JT Unfiltered

Jonathan Tager
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Society & Culture

JT Unfiltered is a straight-talk podcast on NYC real estate, family chaos, tennis battles, and city life in all its strange, hilarious, and brutally honest glory. Hosted by veteran New York broker Jonathan Tager, the show features weekly conversations with mortgage brokers, NYC locals, industry insiders, and the occasional wild card, mixed with solo takes on the market and everyday life. No fluff. No scripts. Just real talk, unfiltered. For business inquiries: jtager@corcoran.com

  1. 5d ago

    What Your Foundation Is Really Telling You with Bob Brown

    Jonathan Tager interviews RK Bob Brown, a foundation specialist, to discuss the complexities of foundation repair and the importance of hiring geotechnical engineers for accurate assessments. They highlight the lack of regulation in the foundation repair industry and the need for unbiased advice from specialists. The conversation also delves into the role of structural engineers and the cost benefits of hiring specialists for building projects. The conversation covered foundation repair misconceptions, innovative solutions, real estate and property management, authorship and advocacy, permitting and bidding process, property investment and management, foundation repair experience, and advocacy and future goals. The discussion highlighted the importance of drainage and grading, innovative software and products for foundation evaluation and repair, challenges in property management, authorship and advocacy for homeowners, misinformation in the foundation repair industry, buy and hold strategy for real estate, encountering foundation issues, and future goals and aspirations. Takeaways Importance of geotechnical engineers for accurate foundation assessmentsLack of regulation in the foundation repair industry Innovative solutions for foundation evaluation and repairChallenges in property managementAuthorship and advocacy for homeownersMisinformation in the foundation repair industryBuy and hold strategy for real estateEncountering foundation issuesFuture goals and aspirations Chapters 00:00 Introducing RK Bob Brown08:03 The Role of Geotechnical Engineers13:48 Foundation Issues in Different Locations22:58 Hiring Specialists for Building Projects30:25 Real Estate and Property Management36:06 Permitting and Bidding Process42:15 Advocacy and Future Goals For business inquiries: Jonathan Tager - jtager@corcoran.com RK Bob Brown - bob@tengsol.com

    45 min

  2. Jun 10

    Inside a $52 Million Manhattan Trophy Residence with Katie Thurber

    The conversation begins with an introduction to JT Unfiltered, followed by a transition to the guest's real estate career. The discussion then focuses on the guest's experience at Austin Nichols House and her involvement in architectural photography and sustainable development. The conversation covers the coerced return to New York, the building of a long-running story, the magnificent property, New York City location, exploring the townhouse, pricing and market comparison, townhouse metrics and benchmark, property history and narrative, basement and sub-grade area, property launch and scaffolding, property options and rental, challenges and experience in New York, New York City resilience, future of New York City real estate, future plans and aspirations, humorous observations and interactions, exploring the property, and final remarks and sign-off. Takeaways Real estate career transitionExperience at Austin Nichols House Insight into the challenges and experiences of living in New York City during difficult timesUnderstanding the future of New York City real estate and the shift towards adaptive buildingsExploration of the magnificent property and its unique features Chapters 00:00 Introduction to JT Unfiltered11:01 Experience at Austin Nichols House18:51 Coerced Return to New York24:07 Basement and Sub-Grade Area29:22 Future Plans and Aspirations Business Inquiries: Jonathan Tager - jtager@corcoran.com

    39 min

  3. May 21

    Why Everyone Is Talking About Padel | Marnie Perez Ochoa

    JT Unfiltered is introduced as a podcast about business, self-awareness, and tennis, featuring host Jonathan Tager. Marnie, a software engineer and tennis/padel player, shares her Mexican heritage, childhood, and family's tennis legacy. She discusses her love-hate relationship with tennis and her passion for paddle. The pronunciation debate between 'paddle' and 'padel' is addressed. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the world of paddle, ritzy paddle clubs, luxurious amenities, membership costs, the appeal of paddle, the paddle club experience, location and expansion, life in Brooklyn, the charm of Fort Greene, paddle club operations, building paddle facilities, the growth of paddle, the future of paddle, paddle and pickleball, the role of AI, TikTok and social media, and closing remarks. Takeaways Marnie's family has a rich tennis legacy, and she has a love-hate relationship with the sport.Marnie is passionate about paddle and aims to promote it as a popular sport in North America. Paddle clubs offer luxurious amenities and require membership invitations.Paddle is a growing sport with potential for expansion in the US. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to JT Unfiltered08:16 Marnie's Grandparents' Tennis Legacy18:02 Marnie's Love-Hate Relationship with Tennis23:22 Marnie's Passion for Padel28:52 Membership and Costs34:21 The Growth of Paddle50:19 TikTok and Social Media Business Inquiries: Jonathan Tager - jtager@corcoran.com Marnie Perez Ochoa - Marnie.perezochoa@gmail.com

    55 min

  4. May 14

    Building Boston with Charlie Aggouras | Real Estate, Development & Owning Property Long-Term

    The conversation covers the early years and real estate beginnings, the first real estate deal, investment strategy and tax planning, design, and market challenges. It delves into the challenges faced in the real estate market and the adaptation to market changes. The conversation delves into the challenges faced in the real estate market, particularly in New York and Boston. It also explores the impact of government policies on real estate development and investment. The discussion highlights the difficulties in creating profitable real estate models and the influence of social justice policies on the market. Takeaways Real estate challengesAdapting to market changes Real estate challengesImpact of government policies Chapters 00:00 Design and Market Challenges27:42 Real Estate Challenges in New York and Boston Business Inquiries: Jonathan Tager - jtager@corcoran.com Charlie Aggouras - aggouras@gmail.com

    55 min

  5. May 4

    Inside Corcoran: Michael Sorrentino on What’s Actually Working in This Market

    The conversation covers the introduction to the show, early career experiences, passion for music, transition to real estate, and current real estate market trends. Michael Sorrentino shares insights into the real estate market and his career progression in the industry. The conversation covered topics related to real estate pricing, renovation impact, stability of the real estate market, challenges in the rental market, the impact of broker fees on rental prices, supply and demand in real estate, scotch tasting experience and nuances, and sports enthusiasm and predictions. Takeaways Real estate market trendsCareer progression in real estate Real estate pricing and renovationStability of the real estate marketChallenges in the rental marketImpact of broker fees on rental pricesSupply and demand in real estateScotch tasting experience and nuancesSports enthusiasm and predictions Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Show and Guest Introduction06:18 Passion for Music and Learning to Play Guitar26:43 Current Real Estate Market Trends33:00 Challenges in the Rental Market39:21 Scotch Tasting Experience and Nuances47:33 Sports Enthusiasm and Predictions Business Inquiries: Jonathan Tager - jtager@corcoran.com

    52 min

  6. Apr 23

    Murphy Jensen: Tennis, Mental Health, and a Second Chance

    The conversation covers a range of topics including the guest's French Open doubles championship, overcoming mental health challenges, the healing power of tennis, reflections on life and winning the lottery, and the guest's early tennis journey and family background. The conversation delves into the remarkable bond between brothers, the challenges they faced, and the triumphs they achieved. It also highlights the importance of mental health support and advocacy, as well as the journey of self-discovery and purpose. Takeaways Overcoming mental health challengesThe healing power of tennis Family bondMental health support Chapters 00:00 Introduction and French Open Doubles Champion14:08 The Lottery and Life Reflections24:23 Early Tennis Journey and Family51:15 Life's Journey and Purpose We Connect Health - Name of Murphy's app Business Inquiries: jtager@corcoran.com

    59 min

  7. Apr 9

    The Business of Wealth, Real Estate & Tennis with Jack Somer

    The conversation begins with an introduction and the introduction of the guest. It then delves into the guest's journey into the insurance business, highlighting the early years and experiences. The discussion then shifts to the role of life insurance in estate planning, emphasizing the importance of long-term client relationships and the stability provided by residual income from insurance policies. The conversation covered a range of topics including tennis, recovery from injury, real estate, social prospecting, life insurance commissions, and the story behind a dog painting. The speakers shared insights on building relationships, managing money, and the challenges of the real estate industry. The conversation also delved into the process of negotiating and framing a painting, concluding with expressions of gratitude and anticipation for future interactions. Takeaways Long-term relationships with clients are key in the insurance businessResidual income from insurance policies provides stability and growth potential Tennis arguments are funBuilding relationships through social prospectingManaging money and life insurance commissionsThe story behind the dog painting Chapters 00:00 The Role of Life Insurance in Estate Planning28:11 Tennis Arguments and Drama33:19 Real Estate and Career Transition38:27 Life Insurance Commissions and Management44:48 The Story of the Dog Painting51:30 Conclusion and GratitudeFor Business Inquiries: Jonathan Tager - jtager@corcoran.com Jack Somer - jacksomer1242@gmail.com

    52 min

  8. Mar 26

    From Solo Agent to Powerhouse Team Leader Abby Palanca

    The conversation begins with an introduction and catching up, followed by a discussion about the transition from accounting to real estate. The final chapter explores the real estate market and the importance of work-life balance in the industry. The conversation covers topics such as off-market deals, real estate market trends, managing a real estate team, career journey, and blended family dynamics. The conversation covers the challenges of blending families and the importance of work ethic in the real estate industry. It delves into personal experiences and insights related to these themes, providing valuable takeaways for the audience. Takeaways Real estate as a flexible careerTransition from accounting to real estateThe importance of work-life balance Off-market dealsReal estate market trends Blending families can be challengingThe importance of work ethic in real estate Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up11:17 Transition from Accounting to Real Estate16:39 Off-Market Deals25:27 Career Journey and Blended Family34:20 Blending Families44:49 Work Ethic in Real Estate For Business Inquiries: Jonathan Tager - jtager@corcoran.com Abby Palanca - abby@serhant.com

    56 min
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JT Unfiltered is a straight-talk podcast on NYC real estate, family chaos, tennis battles, and city life in all its strange, hilarious, and brutally honest glory. Hosted by veteran New York broker Jonathan Tager, the show features weekly conversations with mortgage brokers, NYC locals, industry insiders, and the occasional wild card, mixed with solo takes on the market and everyday life. No fluff. No scripts. Just real talk, unfiltered. For business inquiries: jtager@corcoran.com

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  • Creator
    Jonathan Tager
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Jonathan Tager
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