{"podcast":{"title":"Own It with Angie Hicks","slug":"own-it-with-angie-hicks-7852097","podcast_index_feed_id":7852097,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/own-it-with-angie-hicks/","website_url":"https://www.angi.com/landing/podcast-angie-hicks/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/e0a710b6-4427-4a9c-97fe-9335e269762d/Cover-Art.png","author":"Angi","episode_count":7,"summary":"Do you own your home, or does it own you? If you've ever felt like your house is running your life instead of the other way around, you're not alone. For over 30 years Angie Hicks–co-founder of Angi–has been hearing about homeowners' hopes and headaches. The takeaway? There's a lot nobody tells you about owning a home. Angie sits down with leading experts, industry insiders, and real homeowners to tackle the questions that keep you up at night. Should you renovate or move? What's actually worth the investment? How do you prioritize when you can't do it all? This isn't about fixing a leaky faucet or chasing Pinterest perfection. It's about making smarter choices, learning from people who've been there, and feeling empowered to make the decision that's right for you, even if it's not the one everyone says you should make. For the generation that grew up trusting Angie, she's still the voice you want in your corner when you need someone who gets it. Whether you're figuring out your first major project or chipping away at that neverending to-do list, this is the show that helps you own your home—instead of letting it own you. New episodes every other week. Production Company: Lower St…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T18:19:31.878699+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/own-it-with-angie-hicks-7852097"},"episode":{"title":"Don't Waive the Inspection. Home Inspector Joe Explains Why.","slug":"don-t-waive-the-inspection-home-inspector-joe-explains-why","published_at":"2026-07-23T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/own-it-with-angie-hicks-7852097/don-t-waive-the-inspection-home-inspector-joe-explains-why","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/own-it-with-angie-hicks-7852097","url":"https://www.angi.com/landing/podcast-angie-hicks/","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/1714/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ae929af7-d98d-46e2-a1b7-f635abed14da.mp3","summary":"Since COVID, waiving the home inspection has become something of a trend. Home Inspector Joe Mazza says it's one of the biggest financial mistakes a buyer can make — and he's seen the consequences firsthand. In this episode, Angie sits down with Joe to talk about what a great home inspector actually looks for, what most homeowners don't know to ask, and the things every new homeowner should do the moment they get the keys. Here's what we discuss with Joe: • Why waiving the home inspection is still happening — and why it's still a mistake • How to find a good home inspector and the questions you should ask before you hire one • What Joe sees before he even walks through the front door • Why the garage is one of the most dangerous rooms in your house • The one thing every homeowner needs to know the moment they move in • What's in the inspection report that most people don't know to look for • The deal breakers — what makes Joe pull a buyer aside and say walk away • What to tackle first when you move in, and what can wait • The strangest thing Joe has ever found on an inspection --------- Connect: https://www.angi.com/own-it-with-angie-hicks-podcast/ Ready to find the right contractor before your next project? Visit https://www.angi.com/ to connect with top-rated pros in your area.","meta_description":"Since COVID, waiving the home inspection has become something of a trend. Home Inspector Joe Mazza says it's one of the biggest financial mistakes a buyer…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1669,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/own-it-with-angie-hicks-7852097/episodes/don-t-waive-the-inspection-home-inspector-joe-explains-why/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/own-it-with-angie-hicks-7852097/don-t-waive-the-inspection-home-inspector-joe-explains-why.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}