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What do Jimmy Buffett, maritime history and memorialization have in common? Discover the connections as Monument Matters host Mike Johns welcomes Karen Poth, executive director of the National Maritime Museum of the...
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MBNA Monument Matters
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About this Podcast:
MBNA Monument Matters – a new podcast produced by the Monument Builders of North America for all things memorialization. MBNA is a 119-year-old association with the mission “to define and promote memorialization in a viable, innovative and diversified way for the membership, and to enhance awareness of memorialization by the general public and remembrance industry.” In that spirit of promoting memorization, the MBNA Marketing Committee is launching this podcast as an extension of our monthly magazine, MBNews. Each podcast episode features a discussion related to a magazine theme. Monument Matters podcasts invite everyone to listen and share.
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What is MBNA Monument Matters about?
MBNA Monument Matters, a new podcast produced by the Monument Builders of North America for all things memorialization.
What has MBNA Monument Matters covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Setting Sail for Mobile: Jimmy Buffett and a Night at the Museum" (6 October 2026, 21 minutes), "More Than a Sale: Rethinking the Memorial Sales Experience" (22 September 2026, 28 minutes), and "Placement with Purpose: Turning Cremation into Permanent Memorialization" (8 September 2026, 39 minutes).
How often does MBNA Monument Matters publish?
MBNA Monument Matters publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 41 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on MBNA Monument Matters?
Booking probability for MBNA Monument Matters is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. MBNA Monument Matters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. MBNA Monument Matters's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch MBNA Monument Matters?
The strongest fits for MBNA Monument Matters are Stone & Other Mineral Products. MBNA Monument Matters has a business audience.
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MBNA Monument Matters is a business podcast with 41 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Sep 22, 202628 minS2Selling a memorial isn’t like selling almost anything else. Families may arrive grieving, uncertain and unfamiliar with the process, making empathy and careful listening essential. Joey Cashmore-Johnson of North Chicago...
Sep 8, 202639 minS2More than 22 million urns are estimated to remain in homes across the United States, often without a plan for permanent placement. In this episode of Monument Matters, Honnalora Hubbard and Garrett Wilson of Coldspring...
Aug 25, 202635 minS2Some of the most valuable education in the monument profession happens when someone simply asks a question. In this episode of Monument Matters , Roger and Debbie Aholt of Washington Monument Company join Brent...
Aug 11, 202628 minS2Artificial intelligence is changing how businesses approach research, communication, design and daily operations, but monument builders need guidance tailored to their work. In this episode, host Mike Johns speaks with...
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Jul 28, 202631 minS2<p>In this episode of Monument Matters, host Mike Johns talks with Jill Kampa, president of Sunburst Memorials, and Dylan Gertken, director of operations, about the company’s move from its 108-year-old facility into a...
Jul 14, 202626 minS2<p>In this episode of Monument Matters, Mike Johns talks with Jed A. Hendrickson, CM, FAICA, about the fundamentals of meaningful monument design. Their conversation explores lettering, proportion, balance, white space...
- Jul 14, 202626 minS2
In this episode of Monument Matters, Mike Johns talks with Jed A. Hendrickson, CM, FAICA, about the fundamentals of meaningful monument design. Their conversation explores lettering, proportion, balance, white space...
Jun 30, 202624 minS2<p>In this episode of Monument Matters, host Mike Johns talks with Matthew McCluney of USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park about one of Mobile’s most memorable destinations for attendees of MBNA’s 2027 Monument...
- Jun 30, 202624 minS2
In this episode of Monument Matters, host Mike Johns talks with Matthew McCluney of USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park about one of Mobile’s most memorable destinations for attendees of MBNA’s 2027 Monument Industry...
Jun 16, 202650 minS2<p>In this special crossover episode of Monument Matters and We Rock, Mike Johns, Tony Watson and Austin Keese explore how education, networking and association involvement continue to shape the monument industry. The...
Jun 2, 202635 minS2<p></p> <p>In this special takeover episode of Monument Matters, the leadership team of WinMBNA shares personal stories, career lessons, and insights into the future of the monument industry. Cristine Bouwkamp, Courtney...
May 19, 202634 minS2<p>Lettering is often treated as a secondary step in monument design—but should it be? In this episode, Brandon Billester of the Monument Lettering Center joins the conversation to explore the evolution of typography in...
May 5, 202628 minS2<p>What does it take to turn a life story into a lasting memorial? In this episode, the team at Harrison Monument share how they worked with Salem Stone to transform a young man’s passion for motocross into a dynamic...
Apr 21, 202623 minS2<p>In this episode of Monument Matters, host Mike Johns talks with Troy Caldwell about the launch of Monument Builders Academy, MBNA’s new online education platform for monument professionals. Designed to support...
Apr 7, 202623 minS2<p>New MBNA President Sean Longstreth, CM, AICA shares how growing up in a fifth-generation monument business shaped his passion for memorialization. In this conversation with host Mike Johns, he reflects on...
Mar 24, 202627 minS2<p>Despite rising cremation rates, many families still want a permanent place to remember their loved ones. In this episode of Monument Matters, Mike Johns and Cristine Bouwkamp explore burial trends, green burial, and...
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Cremation Isn’t the Whole Story: What Consumers Really Want in Disposition and Memorialization
Mar 10, 202627 minS2<p>Dr. Tanya Marsh joins Monument Matters to unpack what consumer research really reveals about cremation, burial and emerging options like green burial and human composting. The data challenges assumptions and...
- Feb 24, 202633 minS2
<p>In Season 2, Episode 2 of Monument Matters, Ross Oglesby of Keystone Memorials and Dan Weeres of Coldspring discuss how CNC technology is reshaping the monument industry. They share real-world experiences—from early...
Feb 10, 202637 minS2<p>Are memorialists artists or tradespeople—or both? In this Monument Matters episode, Danielle Lehman and Steve “Kaz” Kaczmarski explore how design fundamentals, mentorship, and evolving tools shape meaningful...
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Garrett Wilson
wide receiver, New York Jets
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Sarah Scott
Lead Organizational Development Consultant, Americans for Prosperity - New Hampshire
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Mark Harrison
Senior Lecturer in Chinese Studies at the University of Tasmania, Best Western Plus Stovall's Hotels of Anaheim
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Karen Poth
National Maritime Museum of the Gulf
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