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Whether you sign up for the free or paid tier, I appreciate your support for independent ski journalism.WhoErik Lambert, Co-Founder of Bluebird Backcountry, Colorado and founder of Bonfire CollectiveRecorded onApril 8, 2025About Bluebird BackcountryLocated in: Just east of the junction of US 40 and Colorado 14, 20-ish miles southwest of Steamboat Springs, ColoradoYears active: 2020 to 2023Closest neighboring U.S. ski areas: Steamboat (:39), Howelsen Hill (:45), Base elevation: 8,600 feetSummit elevation: 9,845 feetVertical drop: 1,245 feetSkiable acres: 4,200-plus acres (3,000 acres guided; 1,200-plus acres avalanche-managed and ski-patrolled)Average annual snowfall: 196 inchesLift fleet: None!Why I interviewed himFirst question: why is the ski newsletter that constantly reminds readers that it's concerned always and only with lift-served skiing devoting an entire podcast episode to a closed ski area that had no lifts at all? Didn't I write this when Indy Pass added Bluebird back in 2022?:Wait a minute, what the f**k exactly is going on here? I have to walk to the f*****g top? Like a person from the past? Before they invented this thing like a hundred years ago called a chairlift? No? You actually ski up? Like some kind of weird humanoid platypus Howard the Duck thing? Bro I so did not sign up for this s**t. I am way too lazy and broken.Yup, that was me. But if you've been here long enough, you know that making fun of things that are hard is my way of making fun of myself for being Basic Ski Bro. Really I respected the hell out of Bluebird, its founders, and its skiers, and earnestly believed for a moment that the ski area could offer a new model for ski area development in a nation that had mostly stopped building them:Bluebird has a lot of the trappings of a lift-served ski area, with 28 marked runs and 11 marked skin tracks, making it a really solid place to dial your uphill kit and technique before throwing yourself out into the wilderness.I haven't really talked about this yet, but I think Bluebird may be the blueprint for re-igniting ski-area development in the vast American wilderness. The big Colorado resorts – other than Crested Butte and Telluride – have been at capacity for years. They keep building more and bigger lifts, but skiing needs a relief valve. One exists in the smaller ski areas that populate Colorado and are posting record business results, but in a growing state in a finally-growing sport, Bluebird shows us another way to do skiing.More specifically, I wrote in a post the following year:Bluebird fused the controlled environment and relative safety of a ski area with the grit and exhilaration of the uphill ski experience. The operating model, stripped of expensive chairlifts and resource-intensive snowmaking and grooming equipment, appeared to suit the current moment of reflexive opposition to mechanized development in the wilderness. For a moment, this patrolled, avalanche-controlled, low-infrastructure startup appeared to be a model for future ski area development in the United States. …If Bluebird could establish a beachhead in Colorado, home to a dozen of America's most-developed ski resorts and nearly one in every four of the nation's skier visits, then it could act as proof-of-concept for a new sort of American ski area. One that provided a novel experience in relative safety, sure, but, more important, one that could actually proceed as a concept in a nation allergic to new ski area development: no chairlifts, no snowmaking, no grooming, no permanent buildings.Dozens of American ski markets appeared to have the right ingredients for such a business: ample snow, empty wilderness, and too many skiers jamming too few ski areas that grow incrementally in size but never in number. If indoor ski areas are poised to become the nation's next-generation incubators, then liftless wilderness centers could create capacity on the opposite end of the skill spectrum, redoubts for experts burned out on liftlines but less enthusiastic about the dangers of touring the unmanaged backcountry. Bluebird could also act as a transition area for confident skiers who wanted to enter the wilderness but needed to hone their uphill and avalanche-analysis skills first. …Bluebird was affordable and approachable. Day tickets started at $39. A season pass cost $289. The ski area rented uphill gear and set skin tracks. The vibe was concert-tailgate-meets-#VanLife-minimalism-and-chill, with free bacon famously served at the mid-mountain yurt.That second bit of analysis, unfortunately, was latched to an article announcing Bluebird's permanent closure in 2023. Co-founder Jeff Woodward told me at the time that Bluebird's relative remoteness – past most of mainline Colorado skiing – and a drying-up of investors drove the shutdown decision.Why now was a good time for this interviewBluebird's 2023 closure shocked the ski community. Over already? A ski area offering affordable, uncrowded, safe uphill skiing seemed too wedded to skiing's post-Covid outdoors-hurray moment to crumble so quickly. Weren't Backcountry Bros multiplying as the suburban Abercrombie and Applebee's masses discovered the outside and flooded lift-served ski areas? I offered a possible explanation for Bluebird's untimely shutdown:There is another, less optimistic reading here. Bluebird may have failed because it's remote and small for its neighborhood. Or we are witnessing perception bump up against reality. The popular narrative is that we are in the midst of a backcountry resurgence, quantified by soaring gear sales and perpetually parked-out trailheads. Hundreds of skiers regularly skin up many western ski areas before the lifts open. But the number of skiers willing to haul themselves up a mountain under their own power is miniscule compared to those who prefer the ease and convenience of a chairlift, which, thanks to the megapass, is more affordable than at any point in modern ski history.Ski media glorifies uphilling. Social media amplifies it. But maybe the average skier just isn't that interested. You can, after all, make your own ice cream or soda or bread, often at considerable initial expense and multiples of the effort and time that it would take to simply purchase these items. A small number of people will engage in these activities out of curiosity or because they possess a craftsman's zeal for assembly. But most will not. And that's the challenge for whoever takes the next run at building a liftless ski area.Still, I couldn't stop thinking about my podcast conversation the year prior with Lonie Glieberman, founder of the improbable and remote Mount Bohemia. When he opened the experts-only, no-snowmaking, no-grooming freefall zone in Michigan's Upper Peninsula in 2000, the ski industry collectively scoffed. It will never work, they promised, and for years it didn't. Boho lost money for a long time. But Glieberman persisted and, through a $99-season-pass strategy and an aggressively curated fist-bump image, Boho now sits at the aspirational pinnacle of Midwest skiing, a pilgrimage spot that is so successful it no longer sells Saturday day-time lift tickets.Could Bluebird have ascended to similar cult destination given more time? I don't know. We might never know.But shortly after Bluebird's shuttering, Erik Lambert, who co-founded Bluebird with Woodward, reached out to me. He's since helped with The Storm's digital-marketing efforts and knows the product well. With two years to process the rapid and permanent unraveling of an enterprise that had for a time consumed his life and passion, he felt ready to tell his version of the Bluebird story. And he asked if we could use The Storm to do it.What we talked aboutHow an East Coast kid developed a backcountry obsession; White Grass, West Virginia; the very long starter-kit list for backcountry skiing; Bluebird as backcountry primer; Jackson Hole as backcountry firestarter; why a nation as expansive and wild as the United States has little suitable land for ready ski area development; a 100-page form to secure a four-day Forest Service permit; early Bluebird pilots at Mosquito Pass and Winter Park; a surprising number of beginners, not just to backcountry, but to skiing; why the founders envisioned a network of Bluebirds; why Bluebird moved locations after season one; creating social scaffolding out of what is “inherently an anti-social experience”; free bacon!; 20 inches to begin operating; “we didn't know if people would actually pay to go backcountry skiing in this kind of environment”; “backcountry skiing was wild and out there, and very few people were doing it”; who Bluebird thought would show up and who actually did – “we were absolutely flummoxed by what transpired”; the good and bad of Bluebird's location; why none of the obvious abandoned Colorado ski areas worked for Bluebird; “we did everything the right way … and the right way is expensive”; “it felt like it was working”; why financing finally ran out; comparisons to Bohemia; “what we really needed was that second location”; moving on from failure – “it's been really hard to talk about for a long time”; Bluebird's legacy – “we were able to get thousands of people their best winter day”; “I think about it every day in one way or another”; the alternate universe of our own pasts; “somebody's going to make something like this work because it can and should exist”; and why I don't think this story is necessarily over just yet.What I got wrong* We mentioned a forthcoming trip to Colorado – that trip is now in the past, and I included GoPro footage of Lambert skiing with me in Loveland on a soft May day.* I heard “New Hampshire” and assigned Lambert's first backcountry outing to Mount Washington and Tuckerman Ravine, but the trek took place in Gulf of Slides.Podcast NotesOn White GrassThe Existing facility that most resembles Bluebird Backcountry is White Grass, West Virginia, ostensibly a cross-country ski area that sits on a 1,200-foot vertical drop and attracts plenty of skinners. I hosted founder Chip Chase on the pod last year:On Forest Service permit boundariesThe developed portion of a ski area is often smaller than what's designated as the “permit area” on their Forest Service masterplan. Copper Mountain's 2024 masterplan, for example, shows large parcels included in the permit that currently sit outside of lift service:On Bluebird's shifting locationsBluebird's first season was set on Whiteley Peak:The following winter, Bluebird shifted operations to Bear Mountain, which is depicted in the trailmap at the top of this article. Lambert breaks down the reasons for this move in our conversation.On breaking my leg in-boundsYeah I know, the regulars have heard me tell this story more times than a bear s***s under the bridge water, but for anyone new here, one of the reasons I am Skis Inbounds Bro is that I did my best Civil War re-enactment at Black Mountain of Maine three years ago. It's kind of a miracle that not only did patrol not have to stuff a rag in my mouth while they sawed my leg off, but that I've skied 156 days since the accident. This is a testament both to being alive in the future and skiing within 300 yards of a Patrol hut equipped with evac sleds and radios to make sure a fentanyl drip is waiting in the base area recovery room. Here's the story: On abandoned Colorado ski areasBerthoud Pass feels like the lost Colorado ski area most likely to have have endured and found a niche had it lasted into our indie-is-cool, alt-megapass world of 2025. Dropping off US 40 11 miles south of Winter Park, the ski area delivered around 1,000 feet of vert and a pair of modern fixed-grip chairlifts. The bump ran from 1937 to 2001 - Colorado Ski History houses the full story.Geneva Basin suffered from a more remote location than Berthoud, and struggled through several owners from its 1963 opening to failed early ‘90s attempts at revitalization (the ski area last operated in 1984, according to Colorado Ski History). The mountain ran a couple of double chairs and surface lifts on 1,250 vertical feet:I also mentioned Hidden Valley, more commonly known as Ski Estes Park. This was another long-runner, hanging around from 1955 to 1991. Estes rocked an impressive 2,000-foot vertical drop, but spun just one chairlift and a bunch of surface lifts, likely making it impossible to compete as the Colorado megas modernized in the 1980s (Colorado Ski History doesn't go too deeply into the mountain's shutdown).On U.S. Forest Service permitsAn oft-cited stat is that roughly half of U.S. ski areas operate on Forest Service land. This number isn't quite right: 116 of America's 501 active ski areas are under Forest Service permits. While this is fewer than a quarter of active ski areas, those 116 collectively house 63 percentage of American ski terrain.I broke this down extensively a couple months back:The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing (and sometimes adjacent things such as Bluebird) all year long. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe
Can you believe it's been a whole 525,600 minutes since our last pride month episodes? Well fear not, our newest pride episode drops Today 4 U and it's all about the Broadway production of Rent! Tune in as we discuss mic belts, Applebee's, giant condoms, bad people, and much more! Check out our Instagram (@yamilykethispodcast) and visit our Facebook fan page. Tune in every other Thursday for new episodes.
A petty crime podcast episode filled with food, fast food sauce nostalgia, and chaotic appetites. Pull up a chair and prepare your palate—because the Saucy Queens, Trevin and Amanda, have a reservation for crime, and you're on the guest list. This week, Trevin finally tracks down the elusive salad that haunted him last year—only to discover its spicy vengeance leaves him sweating bullets. Meanwhile, Amanda recounts a recent dining disaster in what can only be described as Diary of a Wimpy Amanda. The duo dives into a flavorful conversation about discontinued fast food sauces that are now collector's items. From Taco Bell's Fire Roasted, to McDonald's Szechuan, and Wendy's S'awesome Sauce, this nostalgic deep-dip delivers a taste of the past. Trevin also explores the surprisingly petty world of drunk bees with insights from the article, Why Bees Get Buzzed—and poses the question: what happens when you arrive at the hive tipsy? This week's petty crime stories are as saucy as ever:
We're back with a new Count of Barcelona: Odalric! Come hear about the new manager at the Applebee's, lots of letters, and a bad toupee with Odalric! Recommendations Monkey47 gin "Food for Thought", by Alton Brown Tracks used "Castanets, Multi, A (H4n).wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org "acoustic_flamenco_imitation.wav" by Noise Collector of Freesound.org
June 9, 2025 - Jill Applebee, Village Administrator and Jim Peck, Mayor of Forsyth joined Byers & Co to talk about the Annual Forsyth Fest this coming weekend as well as how the village is celebrating its 160th birthday. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Some crazy local shhh this week!Episode notes:Support Jon, Erin, Lilu and Atom with Maui fire relief https://gofund.me/79679b28Ex-Raiders player Henry Ruggs sentenced in fatal 2021 Las Vegas DUI crashUtah man killed by FBI agents after he allegedly made threats against Biden ahead of president's visitMan mistakenly beat down by cops in Applebees with ‘baby in his arms' as real hit-and-run culprits hid in bathroom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggSbqTV1PGsCompany uniform leads to burglary arrest
Back to talk more shhh after a month off.Episode notes:Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias in Salt Lake City - https://fluffyguy.comMartin "MARTIIIIIINNN" Moreno - https://martinmoreno.comMatt Golightly - https://mattgolightly.comJesus Sepulveda - https://www.tiktok.com/@jesuscomedianMaverik Center - https://maverikcenter.com/home/Crystal Inn - https://www.crystalinnwestvalley.com/Applebee's - https://restaurants.applebees.com/en-us/ut/west-valley-city/2175-west-city-center-court-93053Tracy Aviary - https://tracyaviary.org/Arempas - https://www.arempas.com/IHop - https://restaurants.ihop.com/en-us/ut/west-valley-city/breakfast-3383-decker-lake-dr-1735Natural History Museum of Utah - https://nhmu.utah.edu/Weird Al Yankovic at Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls - https://mountainamericacenter.com/weird-al-yankovic/With special guest Puddles Pity Party - https://www.puddlespityparty.com/YouTube censorship at its best! "Don't be a Chauvin-ist" taken downTrump Suggests Giving Cops ‘One Really Violent Day' to Stop Crime
The Applebee's applicant comes forward. Initial police reports say Jonathan Joss' death, the actor who voiced John Redcorn on “King of the Hill,” is not suspected to be a hate crime. Update to Charlie's neighbor who shot a man who was mowing his lawn. PayPal co-founder, Peter Thiel, wants to track Americans purchases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Applebee's applicant comes forward. Initial police reports say Jonathan Joss' death, the actor who voiced John Redcorn on “King of the Hill,” is not suspected to be a hate crime. Update to Charlie's neighbor who shot a man who was mowing his lawn. PayPal co-founder, Peter Thiel, wants to track Americans purchases. Rover is in Miami to check on the progress of bankruptcy box and he felt bad for a girl he saw at the airport in Atlanta. Charlie picked his hair until he made a bald spot on his head. A knock at the door. Deportation. TACO. Angry man going through the metal detector at the airport. Computer programmers and engineers are facing a very high unemployment rate. Amazon testing humanoid robots for package delivery. If you were 20 years old today what would be the best career to pursue? Charlie looks at the set list before going to a show. Duji is afraid to eat anything at dinner. Snitzer goes to the bathroom only to get his steps in not to pee. What happened to the afternoon girl? Should Rover pee around his house to deter the racoons from pooping? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Applebee's applicant comes forward. Initial police reports say Jonathan Joss' death, the actor who voiced John Redcorn on “King of the Hill,” is not suspected to be a hate crime. Update to Charlie's neighbor who shot a man who was mowing his lawn. PayPal co-founder, Peter Thiel, wants to track Americans purchases. Rover is in Miami to check on the progress of bankruptcy box and he felt bad for a girl he saw at the airport in Atlanta. Charlie picked his hair until he made a bald spot on his head. A knock at the door. Deportation. TACO. Angry man going through the metal detector at the airport. Computer programmers and engineers are facing a very high unemployment rate. Amazon testing humanoid robots for package delivery. If you were 20 years old today what would be the best career to pursue? Charlie looks at the set list before going to a show. Duji is afraid to eat anything at dinner. Snitzer goes to the bathroom only to get his steps in not to pee. What happened to the afternoon girl? Should Rover pee around his house to deter the racoons from pooping?
The Applebee's applicant comes forward. Initial police reports say Jonathan Joss' death, the actor who voiced John Redcorn on “King of the Hill,” is not suspected to be a hate crime. Update to Charlie's neighbor who shot a man who was mowing his lawn. PayPal co-founder, Peter Thiel, wants to track Americans purchases.
Erin Prus, a design leader living in the heart of the Midwest, focuses on the ways words, and their systems and styles, shape design, along with UI design elements, accessibility, and more. Erin shares more thoughts about Challengers, starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor, analyzing its romance, conflicts, parenting scenes, memorable action on the tennis court, compression of time and flashbacks, sponsorships, and also, how Applebee's factors into the story.-A teacher-journalist turned content designer and UX writer, Erin Prus is no stranger to career pivots. She's been consulting for two seemingly disparate clients in the health tech and horticulture spaces, two things she cares deeply about. Also, she's scheduled to wrap up a forthcoming memoir later this year. When she's not working, Erin loves being outside, spending time with her French Bulldog Rumi, doing Pilates, and watching movies with her son.-Challengers (2024)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16426418/ https://www.vulture.com/article/oscars-2025-why-luca-guadagninos-challengers-got-snubbed.html https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/movies/2024/04/29/yes-applebees-in-challengers-is-accurate-zendaya-cincinnati-open/73499584007/ https://www.vulture.com/article/why-challengers-had-that-applebees-scene.html https://variety.com/2025/film/news/sgt-rock-luca-guadagnino-dc-studios-not-in-development-1236382859/https://www.avclub.com/luca-guadagnino-sgt-rock-killed-dc-studios
In this week's episode of Good Morning Hospitality with Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk, the crew dives into Marriott's unveiling of its new Series by Marriott soft brand and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts's fresh take on loyalty rewards, now redeemable for concerts, sports, and even Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar's perks. We also discuss the proposed “tax-free tips” bill that could reshape hiring incentives in the hotel industry. On the travel side, we break down the severe Memorial Day storm disruptions that rattled airports across the country and highlight the top-ranked U.S. summer travel destinations of 2025. Tune in for real-time insights, a quote to keep you motivated, and our personal takes on the latest in hospitality and travel. ---- Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our LinkedIn page or YouTube every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—order here! • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest here! • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at GoodMorningHospitality.com Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at goodmorning@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's witnesses are from Matthew West's website called popwe.org. If you don't know who Matthew West is, he is a singer, songwriter, and storyteller. This website is for the non-profit that he has with his father, a pastor. Matthew and his father encourage people to share their stories. They have various categories of stories. Today, I chose two testimonies from the Salvation Category. Often, we can hear our own story in someone else's story. When we listen to others tell their story, it helps us see that we are not alone. When we hear how God worked in their situation, it gives us hope that He will work in ours, too! I pray when you hear these testimonies, you get the faith and hope to believe that miracles can happen in your situation, also. I pray you know that God is there with you, and if you invite Him into your situation, He can help. I hope you enjoy these testimonies.Denice: My grandson, Elijah (age 19), was an unbeliever his entire life. I've been praying that he would find God. He was invited to a Bible study that 2 of his good friends started. He was resistant at first, but his friends never stopped inviting him. And finally, he gave in and went. I wept with joy.A few months into this study, Elijah asked me if he could host the study at my house. I couldn't say “Yes!!” fast enough! 25 kids, aged 15 to 29, showed up that Wednesday night and filled my entire living room. I was so proud of this group telling them they are disciples on the ground – that we are living the year of the Lord's favor today. I told them the Gospel is still moving, and they are a part of it. They are no different that the 12 disciples they are reading about in the Bible. Discipleship is still happening through you and me, and the Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed. The Kingdom will spread in you and through you. The Gospel works because of who Jesus is; not because of us. I am proud to be a seed.These young people take turns leading the study and I have had the pleasure to sit in on several of their studies. It blows my mind. My oldest grandson, Justus (age 29) has also joined this group and has never missed a Wednesday night. I can see the changes in both of them. God is so good… And to witness this is powerful. These young people, dedicated to the Lord, are now getting together on Thursday as well!They were studying sin, and I reminded them that the Living God does not hate sin because you broke a rule. He hates sin because it breaks you. Sin weakens you. And that sometimes we pray for our circumstances to change when maybe God wants YOU to change in the circumstance.I am so proud of this group of young people. It has become a great opportunity to share my faith and to watch God move in their lives.This is what prayer can do…. So don't stop praying! Next is Brad:Hello West Family,I would like to share with you my testimony of opening my heart to Jesus Christ and how He completely changed my life.My mom left my father when I was around one year old. She soon remarried my stepfather, who she is still married to today. He had two daughters and one son. His son stayed with us more often than the daughters did, so I instantly gained a brother who I grew up with. He became like a blood brother to me.We were raised going to church, but as time went on, we attended less and less due to constant fighting between my mother and stepfather. My biological father was barely in my life and lived in California, while I lived in Kansas. As we stopped going to church, it felt like my mom and stepfather became increasingly strict with us, and discipline became harsh—belts and paddles, being slapped in the face, soap shoved down our throats, etc.Time passed, and we went through the typical phases—Boy Scouts, sports, family activities—and while at times it seemed harsh, there were good times as well. I was diagnosed with depression in my early teens and was quickly put on medication, as that seemed to be the only solution at the time.As we got older, my brother moved out after graduating from high school. For his 21st birthday, he invited me to the lake with his friends. But at the last minute, he told me they weren't going to the lake anymore and that I couldn't hang out with them, probably because they planned on going to bars and drinking. That hurt me deeply.So, on the night of my brother's birthday, I ended up staying at a friend's house. Strangely, I couldn't sleep at all. I felt as if something wasn't right. As I was tossing and turning, I heard my friend's phone ringing in the middle of the night, which struck me as odd. His mom called downstairs to me, saying the phone was for me. I answered, and it was my mom. She told me something had happened, but she couldn't talk and handed the phone to my sister. I was told that my brother Jason had been in an automobile accident and didn't make it. My brother and his friend had both decided to leave an Applebee's restaurant after drinking heavily and get into my brother's friend's brand-new Firebird. They made the tragic decision to drink and drive. They were traveling at a high rate of speed when they hit a telephone pole. My brother died instantly, and his friend barely made it out alive.In an instant, my whole life changed. From that moment on, my life spiraled. I struggled with uncontrolled drinking, sleeping with different partners, failed relationships (one of which resulted in a child), and on-and-off jobs. Nothing seemed to be going right.I prayed to God for someone to come into my life, and He gifted me with Elisabeth, who is now my ex-wife. I jumped into that relationship quickly. We lived together within three months, married soon after, and had two children. She essentially became the mother to my first child, as her mother was in and out of jail and struggling with drugs.We bought a house, had three kids, and life seemed good. I opened my heart to God, and we attended church. But then, I wanted to live life my own way instead of following the path God had planned for me. Ultimately, I lost everything. Elisabeth and I divorced and ended up selling the house.For the past 10 years, I tried living life on my terms. My mental health deteriorated, I was drinking excessively, and I even started taking pills. I slept with multiple women, and everything spiraled out of control. I treated my children poorly, and my anxiety, stress, and worries were overwhelming.However, a couple of months ago, I made the decision to open my heart fully to Jesus Christ once again. I've completely changed my mindset and behavior. I am now more mindful of how I interact with people, especially at work, and I'm committed to not treating people poorly or gossiping about them. I've started reading the Bible every day and am trying to live by its teachings.My children and I now go out and write Bible verses and encouraging messages on sidewalks with sidewalk chalk. We listen to Christian artists like you and sing along together in praise to Jesus. I even took my children to their first Winter Jam.Jesus Christ is alive and can change anyone.Thank you for your time.Your Brother in Christ,BradThank you so much to both of you for sharing your stories. I appreciate you being vulnerable and sharing your story so that others know they are not alone. It also shows them that if God got you through it, he will get them through it too! Thank you so much for sharing! www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace
In this week's episode of Good Morning Hospitality with Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk, the crew dives into Marriott's unveiling of its new Series by Marriott soft brand and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts's fresh take on loyalty rewards, now redeemable for concerts, sports, and even Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar's perks. We also discuss the proposed “tax-free tips” bill that could reshape hiring incentives in the hotel industry. On the travel side, we break down the severe Memorial Day storm disruptions that rattled airports across the country and highlight the top-ranked U.S. summer travel destinations of 2025. Tune in for real-time insights, a quote to keep you motivated, and our personal takes on the latest in hospitality and travel. ---- Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our LinkedIn page or YouTube every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—order here! • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest here! • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at GoodMorningHospitality.com Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at goodmorning@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's MJ Morning Show: 15 old-school Tampa restaurants that are still great today Morons in the news PTSA is hiring... ATM Crotchety Call Airbnb anti-party tech... We took calls A gift for Michelle from a listener Louisiana teacher dropped a baggie of cocaine at school Passenger boards plane with a list of allergies Diddy trial update MJ's plans for jury duty MJ and family went to see 'Mission: Impossible' Tommy Lee drama Kidney Kim is getting a new kidney Decision on pennies has been made Taylor Swift/Blake Lively drama Kanye West drama Video of man knocking down a tray of food in a restaurant released Applebee's customer spits on employee Taco Bell employee spits in customer's food Checker's employee shoots and kills customer Kentucky couple each lose an arm trying to survive a tornado Ladies, don't wear this on an flight Southwest Air changes policy on power banks Private plane crash in San Diego Menendez brothers' parole hearing delayed
**Cold Open (How do you jump-start a car?)****Skip the Cold Open at 00:05:44**We've featured a lot of different kinds of agencies on this podcast but have yet to have an agency on the podcast that deals almost exclusively with direct mail or a more traditional form of advertising.So we called our buddy, Wayne, up at Inside the Box Marketing to talk about how he and his wife built a 7-figure direct mail marketing agency specializing in postcards for local store franchise marketing and restaurants.Wayne is the man behind the high-gloss pop-out postcards you might get in the mail from major franchises like Applebee's, IHOP, Domino's, Blaze Pizza, and many more.We sit him down to talk about direct mail and franchises.Why direct mail? How profitable is it? Why franchises? How do you get into them?----------------------------------Have questions for Wayne? Find him on LinkedIn or reach out to him at wayne@insidetheboxmarketinginc.com.You can also visit their local store and franchise marketing website at insidetheboxmarketinginc.com.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/restaurantdirectmailcoach/----------------------------------Our recommended agency tools:everbrospodcast.com/recommended-tools/----------------------------------⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐As always, if you enjoyed this episode or this podcast in general and want to leave us a review or rating, head over to Apple and let us know what you like! It helps us get found and motivates us to keep producing this free content.----------------------------------Want to connect with us? Reach out to us on the everbrospodcast.com website, subscribe to us on YouTube, or connect with us on socials:YouTube: @agencyuTwitter/X: @theagency_uLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/agencyuFacebook: facebook.com/theagencyuInstagram: @theagencyuReddit: r/agency & u/JakeHundleyTikTok: @agency.u
Send us a textBuckle up, Ones Ready fam, because this episode is a gut-punch of raw truth and unrelenting grit. We're sitting down with Drew Outstanding (@drewoutstanding on X), a badass Army vet who went from slinging Applebee's two-for-20s to slaying in Iraq, only to get sucker-punched by the DOD's “safe and effective” COVID vaccine mandate. Spoiler alert: it wasn't safe, and it damn sure wasn't effective. One day after the jab, Drew was paralyzed, thrown into a medically induced coma, and diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome. He spent six months as a human vegetable in the VA, drowning in his own saliva while bureaucrats played CYA. But this guy? He's not just surviving—he's thriving, hitting extreme sports, speaking truth to power, and making sure the world never forgets the COVID clown show. With Peaches and Jared dropping their signature sarcasm, this episode is a middle finger to the machine and a battle cry for resilience. Don't miss it, unless you're cool with Big Pharma running your life.Key Takeaways:The Mandate Mess: Drew's story exposes the DOD's vaccine mandate as a reckless gamble that left him paralyzed and fighting for his life. “Safe and effective”? More like “shut up and comply.”Grit Over Everything: From a coma to scuba diving and sit-down skiing, Drew's recovery is proof that sheer will can flip the bird to even the darkest odds.No Apologies, No Accountability: The system that pushed the jab still hasn't owned up. Drew's on a mission to make sure we never forget the lies and lives wrecked.Speak Your Truth: Facing hate mail and censorship, Drew's advice? Show up, tell your story,省市 and let the world know what's what.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: Ones Ready kicks off with Peaches' classic energy.00:07 - Welcome Drew Outstanding, the man who beat the odds.03:53 - Drew's military journey: From Applebee's to Iraq's dumpster fire.11:49 - Black Hawk Down vibes and the reality of modern warfare.15:37 - Post-Iraq life: Fort Campbell, college, and National Guard.23:46 - COVID chaos: The bat-pangolin-turtle conspiracy and mandate madness.29:30 - Vaccine fallout: Paralysis, coma, and GuillainSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page: HERECollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1Ready ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLeteCardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYKill Cliff - Pro...
Welcome to the Build A Vibrant Culture Podcast, where clarity, energy, and results collide! This week, Nicole Greer dives into the world of compensation with Jason Smith, Principal Compensation Consultant at Gallagher's Compensation and Rewards Consulting practice. With a career journey that started behind the bar at Applebee's and led to becoming a recognized expert in compensation strategy, Jason is here to pull back the curtain on the complex world of pay structures, transparency, and fairness.In this high-energy conversation, Jason shares how to balance internal equity with market competitiveness, the critical difference between pay equity and pay equality, and the evolving trends in compensation strategy post-pandemic. Whether you're an HR leader, business owner, or team leader, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you pay your team right.Highlights from this episode:[00:09:52] Pay Equity vs. Pay Equality Explained: Jason clearly defines the difference between pay equity (eliminating wage disparities) and pay equality (ensuring no discrimination). Understanding these concepts is critical for fair compensation practices.[00:19:08] Evolution of Compensation Strategy Post-Pandemic: Jason discusses how compensation strategies have evolved over the last five years, from remote work challenges to pay transparency becoming an industry standard.[00:27:41] Navigating Pay Transparency Laws: Jason provides practical advice for HR professionals preparing for pay transparency regulations, including the importance of maintaining accurate and up-to-date salary ranges.[01:03:31] Don't Try to Do It All Yourself: Jason's closing advice to HR professionals is powerful—don't be afraid to ask for help. Whether navigating compensation strategies, compliance, or pay transparency, experts can provide the support you need.Connect with Jason:Email: jason_smith@ajg.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/compenjason/Listen today at www.vibrantculture.com/podcast or your favorite podcast platform!Learn more about Nicole Greer, the Vibrant Coach: https://www.vibrantculture.com/
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Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Todd: I careWhat if a favorite drink could change the world? That's the ingenious idea behind Chef Todd Manley's Mutiny Island Vodka. By using breadfruit—a tropical superfood—as its primary ingredient, Mutiny Island Vodka addresses two pressing global challenges: poverty and climate change.Todd, a chef turned entrepreneur, explained how breadfruit transforms lives in tropical regions. “One breadfruit tree will feed a family of four for life,” he noted, emphasizing its nutritional and economic potential. In regions plagued by food insecurity and poverty, breadfruit provides not only sustenance but also economic opportunities. Farmers can grow breadfruit to feed their families, sell it locally, or export products like breadfruit flour. Mutiny Island Vodka incentivizes the planting of these trees, creating a sustainable cycle of economic growth and environmental restoration.Breadfruit's environmental benefits are equally impressive. Todd highlighted, “Breadfruit trees sequester hundreds of tons of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and they're long living.” Unlike annual crops like wheat or corn that require replanting, breadfruit trees thrive for decades, continuously bearing fruit while pulling carbon dioxide from the air.Mutiny Island Vodka, the world's first vodka made from breadfruit, is more than just a spirit—it's a movement. The company's partnerships with organizations like the Trees That Feed Foundation amplify its impact. For every bottle sold or investment made, a breadfruit tree is planted in a region that needs it most. This initiative not only addresses food security but also serves as a scalable climate solution.Todd and his team are currently raising funds through a regulation crowdfunding campaign on Start Engine. This capital will help expand production and distribution, bringing Mutiny Island Vodka to more people and creating even greater impact. Todd shared his ambitious vision: “We are set on becoming a household name...better cocktails, better planet.”Todd's innovative approach and commitment to making a difference demonstrate how business can be a force for good. Mutiny Island Vodka isn't just a drink—it's a tangible example of how ingenuity and purpose can tackle global challenges. Those interested in supporting this mission can explore the opportunity to invest and join the effort to fight poverty and save the planet, one sip at a time.tl;dr:Mutiny Island Vodka uses breadfruit to fight poverty and climate change while producing award-winning spirits.Breadfruit trees provide food security, economic opportunities, and carbon sequestration in tropical regions.Mutiny Island Vodka is raising funds via regulation crowdfunding to expand production and impact.Todd's superpower, caring, drives his work and fosters a network of trust and collaboration.During the pandemic, Mutiny produced hand sanitizer for frontline workers, showcasing care and ingenuity.How to Develop Caring As a SuperpowerTodd's superpower is his genuine care for others. He explained, “I think my number one superpower is I care.” This deep empathy fuels his work and draws like-minded people into his orbit, fostering a network of trust and collaboration. Todd elaborated, “When you find someone else that has that same superpower, you tend to really latch on to them...having that is just incredible.”Illustrative Story:During the pandemic, Todd noticed that the Virgin Islands had no hand sanitizer for hospitals, police, or frontline workers. Leveraging Mutiny Island Vodka's resources, his team began producing sanitizer using breadfruit-derived alcohol. This act of care not only met the community's critical needs but also helped sustain the business during a challenging time.Tips for Developing the Superpower:Practice listening actively by using “two ears and one mouth” to understand others better.Reframe negative thoughts or words into positive, solution-oriented language.Cultivate empathy by considering what others might be experiencing.Surround yourself with like-minded, caring individuals to foster collaboration and trust.By following Todd's example and advice, you can make caring a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileChef Todd Manley (he/him):CEO, Mutiny Island VodkaAbout Mutiny Island Vodka: Our company was founded to produce the World's first, Island Vodka, hand crafted with breadfruit, Mutiny Island Vodka. The business has grown to encompass a production distillery, restaurant, tourist attraction, event venue, and of course Mutiny Island Vodka as a brand on its own. Mutiny Island Vodka is being featured on the shelves and menus of some notable partners such as: The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Applebee's Franchisees, American Airlines Lounges, Virgin Voyages, and more. The partners align with the sustainability and altruistic components of the brand, ie; breadfruit!Website: mutinyislandvodka.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/search/top?q=mutiny%20island%20vodkaOther URL: startengine.com/offering/mutinyislandvodkaBiographical Information: Todd has been honored to receive numerous awards from "Chef of the Year" to multiple recognitions of his restaurants as the "best" in several categories, and nominated for an Elby Award in 2012 as a restaurant visionary. He has largely been self-employed his entire life, loving the challenge of taking ideas out of thin air and turning them into tangible, profitable realizations. He is a graduate and former graduate school student of Virginia Commonwealth University.Since making the USVI his home, he has opened 5 successful businesses in a short four years, continually reinvesting in Christiansted and the USVI effectively helping pull up the town by reinvigorating interest in Christiansted during an economically gloomy period of time. In 2015, the community honored him through the Chamber of Commerce awarding him "Business Man of the Year.” The same year he received the U.S. Congressional Award for contributions to community and betterment of society for his achievements and helping the community of St. Croix. His commitment to better the global community through his work with breadfruit and the breadfruit community resulted in being honored at the Global Breadfruit Summit in Hawaii in both 2018 and 2022 for contributions to the community and innovation. Mutiny Island Vodka also received an endorsement from a charity, Trees That Feed Foundation for using breadfruit as a substrate incentivizing the planting of breadfruit trees.When he has free time, he can be found with his wife from Dominica, playing guitar, scuba diving, or on a beach! Todd works approximately 70-80 hours per week in his roles with Mutiny Island Vodka and approximately 1/2 hour per week as a founding Member of Smorrebrod, LLC.Personal Facebook Profile: facebook.com/todd.manley.182Instagram Handle: @cheftoddmutinySupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include FundingHope, SuperCrowd25, and Crowdfunding Made Simple. 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Chili's success may benefit Applebee's. Wendy's is making changes to resist consumer pressure. And the long battle over New York City's delivery fee cap is over.
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the third hour by looking at what the Patriots learned from their break-up with Bill Belichick. (12:26) We continue to go back and forth on Belichick and his relationship, along with some thoughts on Applebees. (23:47) The crew touches on movie sequels that were better than the original! (33:00) We touch on what a potential City Connect jersey would look like for the Patriots.
The Two Bobs episode 280 for Monday, April 28, 2025: What are The Bobs drinking? Rob enjoyed a Barrel Aged Behemoth from Three Floyds. https://untp.beer/lgnar Robert nursed a Juice Head Double IPA from Solace. https://untp.beer/myp80 Follow us on Untapped at @RobFromTTB and @lowercaserobert or we'll poop in your beer fridge. This week's CRAZY NEWS was drafted before Shedeur Sanders. A drunken Florida Man® wearing a pink wig, fake breasts and a pink thong was busted outside an Applebee's while attempting to get into the wrong car. http://www.thesmokinggun.com/buster/applebees/thong-man-275830 A Pennsylvania woman was busted after shitting in a liquor store's beer cave. https://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/revolting/beer-cave-horror-708941 A man in Louisiana rode a horse through a Walmart claiming it was his emotional support animal. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14599535/man-rode-horse-walmart-excuse-Louisiana.html College students in Canada were held hostage by a gaggle of Canada Geese outside their home. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/aggressive-canada-geese-waterloo-tiktok-videos-chasing-students-1.7506039 Financial experts (not including Rob) are recommending that investors diversify portfolios into several harebrained schemes. https://theonion.com/financial-experts-recommend-diversifying-portfolio-with-multiple-harebrained-schemes/ Please share the show with your friends, and don't forget to subscribe! Visit www.thetwobobs.com for our contact information. Thanks for listening! Leave us a message or text us at 530-882-BOBS (530-882-2627) Join us on all the social things: Follow us on Blue Sky Follow us on Twitter Check out our Instagram Find us on YouTube Follow Rob on Untappd Follow Robert on Untappd The Two Bobs Podcast is © The Two Bobs. For more information, see our Who are The Two Bobs? page, or check our Contact page. Words, views, and opinions are our own and do not represent those of our friends, family, or our employers unless otherwise noted. Music for The Two Bobs was provided by JewelBeat.
In this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast, host Kyle Matthews sits down with Julia Stewart, a legendary leader who has shaped some iconic restaurant brands, including Taco Bell, IHOP, and Applebee's. Julia shares her remarkable career journey, recounting her early days as a food server at IHOP to becoming the CEO and spearheading IHOP's $2.3 billion acquisition of Applebee's, creating the world's largest full-service restaurant company. She also discusses her pivot from the restaurant industry to launching
Pat Cobe, senior menu editor at Restaurant Business, and Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor for Nation's Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, together moderated a menu innovation panel at the Restaurant Leadership Conference last Monday in Phoenix. Participants included operators from Popeyes, Noodle's & Company, Potbelly, Applebee's and Velvet Taco, and we heard a lot about what's in the works and what's to come.At RLC, we also heard from Kevin Hochman, CEO of Chili's and our Restaurant Leader of the Year. He chatted about a lot of things on stage, including the Big QP Burger, Chili's quarter-pound burger that launched that day. It's a clear swipe at McDonald's, and as a special introductory deal, it comes with fries and a soft drink for $10.99.Then we shared an interview with Bob Johnston, CEO of The Melting Pot, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. When the restaurant chain started, there were only three fondues on the menu: beef, cheese and chocolate. Johnston, who began as a dishwasher at The Melting Pot, talked about how the menu has since expanded, with on-trend items like seafood and veggie fondues, a brie and fig variation, and steak fondue with mango-habanero sauce. There is also a full bar with craft cocktails and a varied wine selection, a far cry from Michelob—the only beer option back in the ‘70s. Listen as we hear how The Melting Pot has evolved but is still offering an interactive dining experience, which is exactly what many guests want these days when they visit a restaurant.
On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss Starbucks' new uniform policy, which calls for neutral-color clothing that lets the brand's signature green apron stand out. Employees aren't happy about the change, but could it be another smart step in the turnaround process kicked off by new CEO Brian Niccol? Then they discuss Red Robin's new Bottomless Burger Pass, a limited promotion that, for just $20, gives customers a burger every day for a month. The pass was so in demand that it crashed Red Robin's website, and Sam and Alicia talk about how this could be a smart marketing strategy. They also talk about Applebee's, which last year did its own pass — a Date Night Pass — that was equally as in demand but couldn't spur enough momentum for the chain to enjoy sales growth. Now Applebee's has lost CMO Joel Yashinsky, who left for the same position at Burger King U.S. and Canada. So what's next for Applebee's? Senior editor Joanna Fantozzi joins for this week's extra serving to talk about Technomic's Top 500, which illustrates some interesting trends among the biggest chains in the U.S. Finally, we share an interview between senior food and beverage editor Bret Thorn and Walk-On's senior director of culinary John Hagen. For more on these stories: Starbucks updates dress code to focus on green apronRed Robin's website crashes under the weight of Bottomless Burger Pass demandBurger King names Joel Yashinsky as CMO for the U.S. and CanadaTechnomic Top 500 notes sales slowdown
#craftbeer #boniver #michaeljordan We review the incredible drama that is America's top casual restaurant chains and why Applebees deserves worse. Also, director Zach Cregger is back with a creepy peek at his followup to Barbarian, Weapons, as well as a new live-action Resident Evil movie in the works. Speaking of horror, Ryan Gosling is apparently producing a remake of the beloved 80s sci-fi creeper, Killer Clowns from Outer Space. Finally, we end with a debate as old as time: who's the GOAT? With criticism being lobbed at Michael Jordan's claim, we discuss if Lebron went and ruined the fun for everyone. Cheers! Beer of the Week: Fat Orange Cat Brew Co. Chonky New England Style Double IPA 0:00 Intro 6:39 America's Top-10 Casually Dining Chains 31:05 Marco's Beef With Italian Food 42:26 Barbarian's Director Teases New Horror Flick, Weapons 54:30 A New Resident Evil Live-Action Movie 59:53 Why Paul W.S. Anderson Got To Make So Many R.E. Movies 1:04:07 Ryan Gosling Producing a Killer Clowns from Outer Space Remake 1:12:32 Is Michael Jordan's GOAT Claim Still Legit? 1:25:47 Cheers of the Week: Bon Iver Fable/Sable and New Music 1:33:59 Beer Review
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A drunk man wearing a pink wig, fake breasts, and a pink thong was arrested Friday night for causing a disturbance at an Applebee's in Florida.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Fred asks the crew if there's something they're spending their adult money on that they weren't able to when they were kids! Also you won't want to miss Fred's Biggest Stories of the Day and Kaelin's Entertainment Report!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A passenger on a flight to Milan threw a fit when they didn't like the food they were given. The pilot had to turn the plane back around to JFK. A new vacuum cleaner is hitting the market that shows users when they're receiving a text. A woman with the biggest mouth gape is in the Guinness Book of World Records. Lastly a man was looking to stir up trouble at a Applebee's, you won't want to miss out on what he did!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Florida teens accused of attacking woman working as the Easter Bunny at mall in Naples, Police in Kentucky encounter naked man on a highway who promptly informed officers he was "on his way to get some pants', Cops bust Florida Man who was wearing pink thing, fake breasts, pink wig...at Applebee's
Rover is still having stomach issues, cleaning the street, and a bankruptcy box update. It is the 17-year anniversary of RMG on WMMS. Applebee's applications are seen as far as Oregon.
Rover is still having stomach issues, cleaning the street, and a bankruptcy box update. It is the 17-year anniversary of RMG on WMMS. Applebee's applications seen as far as Oregon. Parents do not believe their 19-year-old who claimed to have shot a guy. The pros and cons of being a serial killer. Duji broke the number one rule. How much does JLR talk during the show? Charlie had to give Jeffrey a ride into work. Jeffrey Epstein victim, Virginia Giuffre, posted a message saying doctors have given her four days to live after being involved in an accident. The Yankees dominated the Milwaukee Brewers. Torpedo bats. People want Trump to pardon mixed martial artist, Cain Velasquez, of an attempted murder charge. JLR is amazing on sound fx. Krystle's cringey Instagram posts. What is JLR's tooth brushing routine?
Rover is still having stomach issues, cleaning the street, and a bankruptcy box update. It is the 17-year anniversary of RMG on WMMS. Applebee's applications are seen as far as Oregon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rover is still having stomach issues, cleaning the street, and a bankruptcy box update. It is the 17-year anniversary of RMG on WMMS. Applebee's applications seen as far as Oregon. Parents do not believe their 19-year-old who claimed to have shot a guy. The pros and cons of being a serial killer. Duji broke the number one rule. How much does JLR talk during the show? Charlie had to give Jeffrey a ride into work. Jeffrey Epstein victim, Virginia Giuffre, posted a message saying doctors have given her four days to live after being involved in an accident. The Yankees dominated the Milwaukee Brewers. Torpedo bats. People want Trump to pardon mixed martial artist, Cain Velasquez, of an attempted murder charge. JLR is amazing on sound fx. Krystle's cringey Instagram posts. What is JLR's tooth brushing routine? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tim Murphy is the CEO of APX Operating Company LLC, dba Boomers Parks, owned by Cerberus Private Equity ($60B AUM). Boomers Parks operates six family entertainment centers and two water parks in California, Florida, and New Jersey. Since becoming CEO in 2020, Tim led Boomers Parks from bankruptcy to profitability within a year, amidst a global pandemic. Initially operating at a $10 million loss, he revamped the customer experience and introduced new revenue streams, resulting in a 180% revenue increase in 2021 and continued growth through today. Tim began his 35+ year career at Walt Disney World and has worked with over 150 entertainment, restaurant, and food & beverage brands at more than 10,000 locations in senior roles. He is also a Board Director at Coney Park & Happy City, part of The Carlyle Group ($426B AUM), which operates 100+ family entertainment centers in Latin America. Tim's expertise includes top brands like Disney, Darden Restaurants, Jimmy John's, Applebee's, and Sonny's. He has managed over 35 transactions involving 1,200+ locations, negotiating deals from $11 million to $350 million+. He is a member of IAAPA, CAPA, FAA, AAMA, NRA, CRA, WWA, ICSC, and IFA, and is a licensed commercial real estate broker in Florida. Tim holds a BS/BA in Accounting from the University of Central Florida and an MBA in Finance from Orlando College. Connect with Tim at Tim@BoomersParks.com and on LinkedIn at TimMurphyCEO.
The guys (@GamblingPodcast) give out their best bets for college basketball picks for March 12, 2005 in this podcast episode. They're joined by Colby Dant (@TheColbyD) from The College Experience to talk Conference Tournament best bets for the Big East, AAC, MEAC, Big West and Mountain West. They also get to the bottom of Scooby-Doo.Looking for free college basketball picks? Go here - https://odds.sportsgamblingpodcast.com/college-basketball-picksPodcast Chapters00:00 Introduction00:45 Welcome to the Show02:27 Virginia Tech vs. Cal Game Recap03:33 Controversial Officiating in ACC07:12 Applebee's Review in Yuma, Arizona09:08 More on ACC Officiating16:04 College Basketball Survivor Contest22:53 Complaints About Announcers and Rule Changes29:43 Notre Dame vs. North Carolina Preview32:15 Colorado vs. West Virginia Preview38:04 Navy vs. American Preview40:14 Brester's Miller Light and Shrimp Discovery40:38 Cal vs. Stanford: A Rivalry in Charlotte43:14 Kansas State vs. Baylor: Assistant Coach Showdown43:42 David's Yuma Applebee's Adventure45:01 Lutz Casino and Yuma's Nightlife45:56 Kansas State vs. Baylor: Betting Angles50:10 Florida A&M vs. Jackson State: Cheerleader Controversy52:31 Utah Tech vs. Utah Valley: Rivalry in Vegas56:22 Syracuse vs. SMU: Betting Insights59:52 Kansas vs. UCF: Court Controversy01:04:19 Grambling vs. Southern: Historic Rivalry01:07:11 Underdog Fantasy Picks and Locks01:15:29 North Texas Game Analysis01:15:49 Charlotte vs Rice Breakdown01:18:08 Wichita vs South Florida Preview01:21:00 Temple vs Tulsa Predictions01:21:13 The Owl Mascot Debate01:24:35 UTSA vs ECU Matchup01:25:49 ECU Fight Video Discussion01:31:12 American Conference Futures01:37:13 Big East Tournament Overview01:42:07 Providence vs Butler Analysis01:54:58 Betting on Marquette and Yukon01:55:40 Villanova and Xavier Picks01:55:52 Discussing St. John's Odds01:56:14 New York's Influence on Betting01:57:25 Introduction to the MEAC Tournament01:58:17 Norfolk State vs Maryland Eastern Shore02:00:05 South Carolina State vs Coppin State02:00:50 Howard vs Morgan State02:01:27 North Carolina Central vs Delaware State02:06:27 Big West Conference Overview02:14:59 Mountain West Conference Breakdown02:28:37 Final Thoughts and Locks Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentric Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)
The guys (@GamblingPodcast) give out their best bets for college basketball picks for March 12, 2005 in this podcast episode. They're joined by Colby Dant (@TheColbyD) from The College Experience to talk Conference Tournament best bets for the Big East, AAC, MEAC, Big West and Mountain West. They also get to the bottom of Scooby-Doo.Looking for free college basketball picks? Go here - https://odds.sportsgamblingpodcast.com/college-basketball-picksPodcast Chapters00:00 Introduction00:45 Welcome to the Show02:27 Virginia Tech vs. Cal Game Recap03:33 Controversial Officiating in ACC07:12 Applebee's Review in Yuma, Arizona09:08 More on ACC Officiating16:04 College Basketball Survivor Contest22:53 Complaints About Announcers and Rule Changes29:43 Notre Dame vs. North Carolina Preview32:15 Colorado vs. West Virginia Preview38:04 Navy vs. American Preview40:14 Brester's Miller Light and Shrimp Discovery40:38 Cal vs. Stanford: A Rivalry in Charlotte43:14 Kansas State vs. Baylor: Assistant Coach Showdown43:42 David's Yuma Applebee's Adventure45:01 Lutz Casino and Yuma's Nightlife45:56 Kansas State vs. Baylor: Betting Angles50:10 Florida A&M vs. Jackson State: Cheerleader Controversy52:31 Utah Tech vs. Utah Valley: Rivalry in Vegas56:22 Syracuse vs. SMU: Betting Insights59:52 Kansas vs. UCF: Court Controversy01:04:19 Grambling vs. Southern: Historic Rivalry01:07:11 Underdog Fantasy Picks and Locks01:15:29 North Texas Game Analysis01:15:49 Charlotte vs Rice Breakdown01:18:08 Wichita vs South Florida Preview01:21:00 Temple vs Tulsa Predictions01:21:13 The Owl Mascot Debate01:24:35 UTSA vs ECU Matchup01:25:49 ECU Fight Video Discussion01:31:12 American Conference Futures01:37:13 Big East Tournament Overview01:42:07 Providence vs Butler Analysis01:54:58 Betting on Marquette and Yukon01:55:40 Villanova and Xavier Picks01:55:52 Discussing St. John's Odds01:56:14 New York's Influence on Betting01:57:25 Introduction to the MEAC Tournament01:58:17 Norfolk State vs Maryland Eastern Shore02:00:05 South Carolina State vs Coppin State02:00:50 Howard vs Morgan State02:01:27 North Carolina Central vs Delaware State02:06:27 Big West Conference Overview02:14:59 Mountain West Conference Breakdown02:28:37 Final Thoughts and Locks Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)
Krystle passed out on the toilet and hit her head. Over the weekend JLR went to Ponderosa in Pennsylvania, Kroger in Sandusky, and Applebee's in Mentor. Jeffrey received a large lump sum in his paycheck.
This week, in Princeton, West Virginia, a brutal murder takes place, in a rural backyard, spreading blood & brain matter all over the victim's horrified wife. It looks like an attempted robbery, until detectives do some digging, and find that it's actually a pretty crazy conspiracy, involving sex & greed. When one of the main suspects disappears, the whole thing is becomes a national story, as everyone searches for "The Fugitive Temptress"!! Plus, a special bonus murder!!Along the way, we find out that your town shouldn't consider Applebee's to be "night life", that sometimes people must be attracted to things in people that NO ONE else sees, and that if you're going to plan a murder, you should pick a better crew than a drug addict, and a "first degree dirtbag"!!New episodes every Thursday!Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.comGo to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports!Follow us on...twitter.com/@murdersmallfacebook.com/smalltownpodinstagram.com/smalltownmurderAlso, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Wondery, Wondery+, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.