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This week, we're in Minnesota discussing an incredible survival story. Then we'll talk about a controversial unsolved homicide. Buckle up and join us on this dark and twisted ride through the Land of 10,000 Lakes.Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook and Instagram!Sources: All That's Interesting, Unsolved Mysteries, Wikipedia - Jean Hilliard, Minnesota Unsolved: The Dunlap Files, KARE 11 News
On today's episode of Great Points, Matt relays a few conversations he overheard in the Barber shop, and his takeaways as a financial planner. While many people spend hours researching purchases, such as a new TV or a new car, fewer take that same amount of time to think about their whole financial picture. What if we all spent that same amount of time thinking about our financial future? In another conversation, Matt observed that the outward signs of someone's finances can be misleading. Fear of Missing Out is hard to resist, but creating your own priorities and avoiding "Keeping up with the Joneses" is a good practice to manage your own healthy money mindset.
Andrea Barber flies solo today, answering tons of listener questions all about Kimmy Gibbler; from uncomfortable on-set asks to the hardest acting she pulled off as a teenager. She reveals what bothers her more now as a 49-year-old than it did back then, shares proudest moments improvising scripts and what props she took home from the Full and Fuller studios. Follow us on Instagram @howrudepodcast & TikTok @howrudetanneritosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nicotine use is rising in young people Nicotine use among youth and young adults is rising according to the Centers for Disease Control with nicotine pouch use by people under 21 nearly quadrupling from 2022 to 2025. Nicotine is the highly addictive chemical stimulant found in tobacco. In 2024, almost 8% of high schoolers said they had used an e-cigarette in the past month, and more than 2% had used nicotine pouches. Some place the rise in use on health influencers on social media, who say nicotine has natural benefits such as better focus or claim it can prevent Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. Others say nicotine is a better alternative to smoking tobacco, since its non-carcinogenic and comes in fun flavors like mint and now fruit, approved by the Food and Drug Administration last month. Even U.S. Health and Human Services director Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said last year that nicotine pouches are "probably the safest way to consume nicotine." But is there any safe way to consume nicotine? Many health experts are concerned about this reframing, and its impact on young people. On Thursday's "Sound of Ideas," we'll ask local public health officials about this trend and ask about the role of nicotine on our health. Guests:- David Margolius, M.D., Public Health Director, City of Cleveland- Erika Trapl, Ph.D., Behavioral Epidemiologist & Professor, Case Western Reserve University- Wendy Hyde, Ohio Regional Director, Preventing Tobacco Addiction Foundation/Tobacco21 & Assistant Professor, Baldwin Wallace University- Ernest Williams, Barber, Polished Professionals & Graduate, Freedom From Smoking The Menu: Food Trucks Summer is underway, and communities are coming together for neighborhood celebrations, outdoor events and local festivals. Food trucks have become a staple of many of those gatherings, offering everything from regional favorites to inventive new flavors. We'll take a closer look at Northeast Ohio's food truck scene and its growing popularity. This is the latest installment of The Menu, our biweekly segment all about Northeast Ohio food produced in partnership with Cleveland Magazine. Guests:- Matt Maroon, Owner, Happy Camper Bar Car- Isabella Sugar, Managing Partner, CLE Chicken Food Truck & Catering- Delicia Dixon, Owner, The Urban Wrap Co.- Daniel Subwick, Director, Parks and Recreation, City of South Euclid
Air Force wrestling doesn't buy transfers and doesn't play the NIL game — yet they're keeping pace with the top 5 programs in the country. Head coach Sam Barber sits down with Mike Malinconico to explain how.Guest: Sam Barber, head wrestling coach at the United States Air Force Academy (12th season), former head coach at Upper Iowa and part of three NCAA DIII title teams at Augsburg.Topics: building a developmental program, Carter Nogle's All-American run, the "Camp Bruiser" COVID experiment, the move to the Pac-12, NIL and the transfer portal, and why culture beats money in recruiting.
Let's Listen To Spencer - A Visit To The BarbersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/harold-s-old-time-radio--4206392/support.
Barber, marketing consultant, friend and trading card aficionado RETURNS to discuss his current passion/hobby and big source of JOY, trading cards. His alter ego, J. Bizzler, literally enters the chat.Listen as this St. Louis area-born, Champaign-rooted, scissor master talks all things trading cards. The hobby from my generation's youth has made a comeback in a BIG way. With modern tech and platforms only fueling the fire, trading cards have become big business and big money for the buyer and seller. The art, the player and the pristine level of the card all contribute to its value. We also talk about the continued fandom behind Pokemon. We are in a flow state convo over this fascinating subject.I'd like to thank this week's sponsor, Rooted Pathways Counseling and Consulting in Champaign. Rooted Pathways is unique in its focus on culturally competent, trauma-informed care that centers on relationship building and de-stigmatizing mental health issues. Nurture your roots and inspire liberation and fulfillment at Rooted Pathways Counseling and Consulting. Visit rootedpathwayscounseling.com for all information and by their name on Facebook.Thank you so much for listening! However your podcast host of choice allows, please positively: rate, review, comment and give all the stars! Don't forget to follow, subscribe, share and ring that notification bell so you know when the next episode drops!Also, search and follow hyperlocalscu on all social media. If I forgot anything or you need me, visit my website at HyperLocalsCU.com. Byee.
Episode 814. This week on Got Faded Japan, Johnny dives headfirst into another tsunami of crime, chaos, and questionable life choices from across Japan.
Happy Pride Month! We're live from Uptown Taproom with special guest, Michael Stejskal. He gives us a preview of Southern Rapture, the play he's in at Theater Wit and we get the buzz on what it's like owning his shop, the Public Barber. He also does a round of Bugs Ya or Not Bothered and plays Rapid Fire Questions. Plus, we all share our new POPs and a few super great surprise guests drop in! Find Michael on Instagram: @michaelstejskal_acts His play at: tindrumtheatre.com His barber shop at: thepublicbarber.com Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notsupergreatpodcast Eat the delicious Bad Johnny's Pizza at The Longroom: https://www.badjohnnys.com/ Go to the places we record at: The Wolfhound https://wolfhoundchicago.com/ Web Pub https://www.webpubbucktown.com/ The Longroom https://www.longroomchicago.com/ Carol's Pub https://www.carolspub.com/ Wrigleyville North https://www.WrigleyvilleNorthChicago.com/
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Today's True Weird Stuff - The Phantom Barber In the summer of 1942, paranoia gripped the town of Pascagoula, Mississippi. An unknown intruder began sneaking into homes at night, not to steal valuables, but to cut the hair of sleeping children. As the attacks escalated into violence, mass hysteria took hold. A shadowy figure called “The Phantom Barber” terrorized families, then suddenly vanished without a trace.
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Humble beginnings are not an excuse to stay small; they are the foundation for long term business growth. In an economy where industries pivot overnight and competition can blind you to your own progress, staying focused on your lane is the ultimate advantage. Hosts Josh Saffron and Pat Mars sit down with Mike Shelton to dissect his path from working out of the back of a house to establishing a respected business presence.We get into the specific tactical decisions it takes to survive when the market shifts beneath your feet. The discussion covers scaling up from a backyard setup to a busy commercial location, navigating the sudden government shutdowns of 2020, and the shift from selling physical CDs on tour to learning professional barbering. Mike Shelton shares his unique philosophy that the customer chooses the business based on the vibe and relationship rather than proximity, rendering standard local rivalries completely irrelevant.Stepping away from a 15 year career with no college degree to build a completely new enterprise requires serious grit and a willingness to learn from scratch. Real success means adjusting to technological shifts like the death of physical media, enduring tight financial realities, and choosing to serve your community daily. True operators understand that treating people with genuine respect in a shared space will outperform aggressive marketing tactics every single time.
There are a few barber shops on my street. While none of them is explicitly ‘gay', there is one in particular that's small and a little more personal, which was part of the inspiration for this story.Thanks for listening. If you'd like to support me and the podcast while getting a little extra for yourself, you can find me on Patreon.Want more of my writing? You can find my published works on my website.Buy My Books Want to stay up to date with everything that's happening with all of my work? Sign up to my semi-regular newsletter. Don't worry, I don't remember to send them that often, so they won't clog up your 'box. You can also sign up for updates about the more 'taboo' stories that my mate Jack is writing for me.Newsletter signup. If you've enjoyed the audio version of the stories, the written versions are on the website. If you'd like exclusive written stories then you can sign up for my members-only substack or Patreon, which gives you bonus stories, as well as early access to the stories.If you enjoyed this podcast (and the wank you had while listening), check out the Proud Bators podcast that I also host. It's a show focused on bring the topic of masturbation out of the shadows, promoting acceptance and positivity of man's favourite activity. I'm now taking commissions! If you've got a story you want written by me, then click the link and get in touch.
All is Fair in Best and Worst-Case Scenarios. We're joined by literally the entire band to cover Fair's debut record, The Best Worst-Case Scenario, for its 20th anniversary. Aaron, Erick, Nick & Joey share what it was like making this record and their thoughts on it two decades later.If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email: contact@churchjamsnow.comSite: https://www.churchjamsnow.com/IG: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast
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On this episode of the Best Podcast Available, play-by-play voice Andrew Siciliano talks with Browns OL Austin Barber in an exclusive interview on his legendary draft call, his time at the University of Florida, and more. Andrew also takes a deep dive into the Browns offensive line room and briefly previews mandatory minicamp, which will take place next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 813. This week, Johnny kicks things off with news of a typhoon heading toward Tokyo and hopes the city survives another round of Mother Nature's nonsense. Then it's time for the wild news: a French tourist gets busted for shoplifting despite carrying plenty of cash, two guys are arrested for robbing a van full of Pokémon cards, a fed-up neighbor goes full RAMBO during a noise dispute, and plenty more strange, shocking, and hilarious stories from across Japan. Grab a drink, crack a smile, and join Johnny for another episode packed with crime, chaos, and the craziest news Japan has to offer. FADE ON! FADE ON! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you imagine the show sober?? Neither can we! SUPPORT GFJ at: https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!!!! 1. THE SPILT INK: Experience art, buy art and get some original art commissioned at: SITE: https://www.thespiltink.com/ INSTAGRAM: @thespiltink YouTube: https://youtu.be/J5-TnZLc5jE?si=yGX4oflyz_dZo74m ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- 2. MITSUYA LIQUOR in ASAGAYA: "The BEST beer shop and standing beer bar in Tokyo!" 1 Chome- 13 -17 Asagayaminami, Suginami Tokyo 166-0004 Tel & Fax: 0303314-6151Email: Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Harry's Sandwich Company 1 min walk from Takeshita Street in HarajukuCall 050-5329-7203 Address: 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 1 Chome−16−7 MSビル 3F ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- 4. Share Residence MUSOCO “It's a share house that has all that you need and a lot more!” - Located 30 minutes form Shibuya and Yokohama - Affordable rent - Gym - BAR! - Massive kitchen - Cozy lounge space - Office work units - A spacious deck for chilling - DJ booth and club space - Barber space - AND MORE! Get more info and move in at: https://sharedesign.co.jp/en/property.php?id=42&property=musaco&fbclid=IwAR3oYvB-a3_nzKcBG0gSdPQzxvFaWVWsi1d1xKLtYBnq8IS2uLqe6z9L6kY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Soul Food House https://soulfoodhouse.comAddress:2-chōme−8−10 | Azabujūban | Tokyo | 106-0045 Phone:03-5765-2148 Email:info@soulfoodhouse.com Location Features:You can reach Soul Food House from either the Oedo Line (get off at Azabujuban Station and it's a 7-minute walk) or the Namboku Line (get off at Azabujuban Station and it's a 6-minute walk). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GET YOURSELF SOME GOT FADED JAPAN MERCH TODAY!!! We have T-Shirts, COFFEE Mugs, Stickers, even the GFJ official pants! BUY NOW AND SUPPORT THE SHOW: http://www.redbubble.com/people/thespiltink/works/16870492-got-faded-japan-podcast -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Got Faded Japan Podcast gives listeners a glimpse of the most interesting side of Japan's news, culture, peoples, parties, and all around mischief and mayhem. Hosted by Johnny and Jeremy who adds opinions and otherwise drunken bullshit to the mix. We LOVE JAPAN AND SO DO YOU! Send us an email on Facebook or hell man, just tell a friend & post a link to keep this pod rolllin' Fader! Kanpai mofos! #japan #japantalk #japanpodcast #gotfadedjapan #japantravel #japanvlog
In episode 120 of Venture Everywhere, Anna Barber, a General Partner at Everywhere Ventures, talks with Maria Azofra, co-founder and CEO of Sharpei — an AI-native operating system for embedded equipment financing that helps lenders automate and accelerate the loan origination process. Maria shares how building Yakk, a B2B equipment rental marketplace in Spain, exposed a frustrating industry-wide bottleneck: lenders taking 20 to 30 days to approve transactions, losing deals before they could ever close. Sharpei's vision is to become the origination infrastructure for every lender in the US — modernizing a $1.3 trillion industry that still runs on emails, PDFs, and phone calls.In this episode, you will hear:Iterating through multiple business models to find true market pull.Targeting pre-qualification as lending's most overlooked bottleneck.Automating credit file creation from days to hours with AI.Using lenders as the distribution channel to reach merchants at scale.Building leasing infrastructure that captures residual asset value.Learn more about Maria Azofra | SharpeiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariaazofra/enWebsite: https://www.gosharpei.com/Learn more about Anna Barber | Everywhere VCLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annawbarberWebsite: https://everywhere.vc/
Everyone is talking about AI replacing marketers.But what if the bigger problem isn't AI at all?In this episode of The Barber's Brief, Marc Binkley and Vassilis Douros explore a series of stories that challenge some of marketing's biggest assumptions.They unpack new research showing that most CMOs aren't worried about AI replacing jobs. They're worried about whether their teams have the skills to use it effectively. The conversation quickly expands into a deeper question: is marketing facing an AI skills gap, or are we simply exposing a fundamentals gap that has existed all along?The discussion also covers:Why only 40% of marketers believe advertising is understood in the C-suiteThe eight barriers preventing organizations from integrating brand and performanceWhat H&R Block learned when its marketing mix model became too slow to be usefulWhy marketers continue to retreat to last-click attribution during moments of uncertaintyThe rise of AI as an "Iron Man suit" that amplifies marketers rather than replaces themPlus, Ad of the Week goes to Brazilian beer brand Brahma for a brilliant World Cup campaign that transforms 24 years of disappointment into hope by reminding Brazilians not what happened, but who they are.This episode is ultimately about one question:Are we optimizing for the dashboard, or are we optimizing for the business?Key TakeawayThree-quarters of CMOs are concerned about the AI skills gap.AI is transforming marketing into a talent transformation.Understanding marketing fundamentals is crucial in the age of AI.The effectiveness say-do gap highlights a disconnect in marketing.Dynamic marketing mix modeling can enhance decision-making.Measurement should build confidence, not just justify spending.Less than half of marketing decisions are evidence-based.AI should be seen as a tool to enhance human capabilities.Brahma's campaign focuses on identity and belief, not just sales.Nostalgia can be a powerful motivator for consumer engagement.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:12 - The AI Skills Gap in Marketing04:21 - Understanding Marketing Fundamentals07:47 - The Effectiveness Say-Do Gap11:54 - Dynamic Marketing Mix Modelling18:52 - The Future of AI in Marketing24:18 - Ad of the Week: Brahma's World Cup CampaignNews LinksThree-quarters of CMOs are grappling with AI skills gapLink: https://www.marketingweek.com/cmos-grappling-ai-skills-gap/WARC - The Multiplier Playbook for CMO's looking to integrate brand & performanceLink: https://www.warc.com/en/the-multiplier-playbook-2026How H&R Block rethought attribution and modelling – and found more confidence in brand and business outcomesLink: https://www.mi-3.com.au/01-06-2026/when-marketing-mix-modelling-isnt-working-how-hr-block-rethought-attribution-andRobo-dogs, driverless cabs, AI perfume & the GTM singularity: Forrester B2B Summit 2026Link: https://www.thedrum.com/news/robo-dogs-driverless-cabs-ai-perfume-and-the-gtm-singularity-forrester-b2b-summit-2026
This Week in Episode #216 Cj And Big Chris Are Joined By J.R. And They Get Into Wives Giving The Silent Treatment (00:05), “Black History In The Making” (03:08), The Upcoming “Last Friday” Movie (06:55), A.I. Barbers (08:50), Twins With Different Fathers (11:24), Not Hearing Anymore New Music (14:51), Black People Feature You Didn't Inherit (17:00), Songs With Phone Numbers In Them (20:15), “Original Or Remake” (22:28), “Plot Holes In Movies” (24:15), “hardest Rap Bars” (27:10), Best All Time NFL Players By Jersey Number 99-90 (29:45), And They Ask “Can You Be Bought?” (34:02).
Today's episode includes a conversation with State Representative Christine Barber about her campaign for State Senate.
Before he ever joined the cast of Dragons' Den, David Chilton wrote the incredibly successful financial book The Wealthy Barber. His advice shaped the way millions of people used and invested their money. 37 years later, he's back with an updated version of his classic book, with the future of the younger generation in mind. He joins the show to discuss how books came into his life, and how they inspired him to write his own. Plus, Ewan Currie from The Sheepdogs talks about a favourite recent read.Books discussed on this week's show include:The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need by Andrew TobiasScientific Advertising by Claude HopkinsOgilvy on Advertising by David OgilvyLooneyspoons by Janet and Greta PodleskiWhite River Crossing by Ian McGuireCheck us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks
Text Us!In this episode of Raising Disabled, we talked to Vernon Jackson about cutting disabled children's hair, his viral haircut videos, and why he has decided to make this into a ministry for the disabled community. To learn more about how to donate a haircut to a child, visit Vernon's website at giftedevent.com and follow him on Instagram and TikTok too!Please subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on social media to know about upcoming episodes and to participate in this podcast.Instagram - @raisingdisabledpodcastFacebook - Raising Disabled Podcast
In today's "Down in the DM" breakdown DCS talks to a woman who can't keep it together over her boyfriend going to a hot woman for a haircut. Is she justified in feeling threatened by her? Plus DCS talks Drake surpassing Michael Jackson in the record books. Does it even count because of streaming numbers today?
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What if one of the most common fashion accessories was secretly causing skin problems for millions of people?In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with entrepreneur Haley Barber, founder of RDV NINES, to talk about the three-year journey of reinventing the baseball hat.What started as Haley's personal struggle with acne and dirty hats turned into a patented product with a removable washable liner designed to keep hats clean without ruining their shape.Haley shares how she balanced a demanding corporate role while building a startup from scratch, navigating patents, trademarks, product development, manufacturing, pricing challenges, and the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship.They also discuss why solving overlooked problems creates the best business opportunities, how social media validated the idea, and what founders need to know before investing their own money into a product launch.Topics Covered:The hidden problem with dirty baseball hatsHow acne inspired a patented product ideaBuilding a startup while working corporateProduct development and manufacturing challengesHow patents and trademarks actually workThe cost of launching a physical productWhy entrepreneurs become obsessed with solving problemsCreating customizable fashion accessoriesLessons from launching a brand-new product categoryThe future of RDV NINESCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction00:00 Haley Barber and the RDV NINES Story01:00 Leaving Comfort to Become an Entrepreneur02:10 The Acne Problem That Inspired the Business03:28 The “Hacky” Solutions People Use for Dirty Hats04:15 Deciding to Build a Better Hat05:24 Learning Product Design From Scratch06:46 How the RDV NINES Hat Actually Works09:18 The Customization Feature Explained10:17 Why Product Development Took 3 Years11:27 Manufacturing and Pricing Challenges13:50 The Patent Process Explained17:28 Can Competitors Copy the Product?18:35 How RDV NINES Got Its Name21:22 Why the Hats Have a Minimal Look22:47 Launching a Completely New Product Category25:06 Funding the Business Personally27:00 Why Haley Refused Early Investor Money28:44 The Future of RDV NINES
On the latest 3IP episode, Dave is back in the host chair as Avry, Jason, and Troy join him to get into the NHL Playoffs, Memorial Cup, Walter Cup, and Men's Hockey World Championships! Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @Toronto3rd
Episode 812 In this action-packed episode, Johnny battles the internets to get you good Faders the scoop of what's going on in Japan! This week's insanity includes:
Hugo reconnects with an old friend — Josh "CBJ" McKenzie, master barber and owner of The Craft Salon Suite in Grand Prairie, Texas. They hadn't seen each other in over a decade, but some conversations pick right back up like no time passed at all.Josh traces his journey from a kid secretly practicing fades on his little brother with a pair of broken clippers from his grandmother's closet, to becoming a barber who's cut the hair of professional athletes and built a space where other creative barbers can thrive. He talks about what it means to see art in a haircut, how drawing black-and-white portraits as a child taught him everything he needed to know about a fade, and why the barbershop has always been more than just a place to get a cut — it's a community.But the heart of this episode is what Josh kept quiet for a long time: his battle with kidney disease, the months he spent on dialysis while still running his business, and the moment God told him don't worry about it — and he chose to listen. His kidney transplant didn't just give him his health back. It gave him a new perspective, a louder purpose, and the courage to finally share his story so someone else could be inspired by it.This one's about faith, resilience, and what happens when you stop trying to figure it all out and just trust the process.Don't lose faith. Lose fear.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sol-meets-heart--3691166/support.
In this episode of Mental Fitness Conversations, host Mundanara Bales sits down with proud Gamilaraay man, founder of Walkabout Barber and community wellbeing advocate Brian Dowd for a deeply honest yarn about mental fitness, identity, vulnerability and the power of truly listening to people. Known to many as “The Walkabout Barber”, Brian shares how a simple haircut can become something much bigger, a moment where people feel safe enough to open up, be heard and feel seen beyond the surface. Through Walkabout Barber and the Walkabout Wellbeing Aboriginal Corporation, Brian is creating spaces where conversations happen naturally, stigma is broken down and people are supported to help themselves. Together, Brian and Mundanara explore what it means to look after people, especially young people, by giving them a voice, listening without judgement and helping build the confidence to feel comfortable in their own skin. Brian speaks powerfully about “wearing two uniforms in life”, reminding listeners that the most important one is the skin you wake up in every day. Brian also opens up about fatherhood, supporting his autistic son and caring for his mother after her stroke. His reflections on grief, purpose, vulnerability and community are raw, compassionate and deeply human. This episode is a reminder that everyone’s story is worthwhile, everyone matters and sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is stop, listen and ask someone if they’re okay. Resources and linksFind out more about Gotcha4Life at www.gotcha4life.org and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @gotcha4life and on Instagram @blackmagicwomanpodcast. Follow the Walkabout Barber on Instagram @walkaboutbarber About the podcastHosted by award-winning Indigenous businesswoman and Gotcha4Life Board Member Mundanara Bayles, and produced in partnership with Black Magic Woman, Mental Fitness Conversations centres First Nations voices in powerful conversations about culture, connection and what truly sustains mental fitness. Content noteThis episode includes discussion of mental health challenges which may be confronting. Please practise self-care and reach out if you need support. Services available 24/7 include 13YARN on 13 92 76 and Lifeline on 13 11 14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get the free Core Drives in the Wild guide, behavioral design applied to real products: professorgame.com/WildCD Episode Summary Rob breaks down why the most durable loyalty has almost nothing to do with points, contrasting a typical airline miles program with a neighborhood barber who keeps a customer for ten years with no app, no tiers, and no expiring rewards. He shows how the same Core Drive can run in opposite directions: airline programs fake Core Drive 4 (Ownership and Possession) with a points balance they control and devalue, while the barber builds real ownership through a relationship the customer actually owns. Along the way he names the over-justification effect, the moment a relationship becomes a calculation, and how Black Hat motivation can win in the short term while quietly corroding loyalty. Listeners come away with a clear diagnostic and a way to tell a real loyalty program apart from a price promotion on a delayed schedule. About the Host Rob Alvarez is Head of Engagement Strategy, Europe at The Octalysis Group (TOG), a leading gamification and behavioral design consultancy. A globally recognized gamification strategist and TEDx speaker, he founded and hosts Professor Game, the #1 gamification podcast, and has interviewed hundreds of global experts. He designs evidence-based engagement systems that drive motivation, loyalty, and results, and teaches LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® and gamification at top institutions including IE Business School, EFMD, and EBS University across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Key Takeaways Most loyalty programs build a transactional dependency rather than loyalty: the customer ends up loyal to the points, not the brand, so the moment a competitor offers more points they defect. Airline miles run on a Black Hat stack of Core Drive 4 (Ownership and Possession), Core Drive 6 (Scarcity and Impatience) through tier status, and Core Drive 8 (Loss and Avoidance) through expiring miles, which shifts the flyer from chasing something they want to avoiding a loss. The over-justification effect is the damage mechanism: a flyer who genuinely liked an airline starts booking the worse flight (longer, worse time, sometimes pricier) purely because it earns miles, the moment the relationship becomes a calculation. A relationship turned into a calculation is trivially beatable. A competitor with a slightly better offer doesn't just win one trip, it reveals there was never loyalty to begin with. A ten-year barber relationship survives real inconvenience (further away, closer cheaper options nearby) using the calm side of the same Core Drives: Core Drive 5 (Social Influence and Relatedness) plus genuinely owned personalization the customer cannot port to a competitor. The diagnostic: strip the points, discounts, and digital rewards entirely. If the honest answer to "why would anyone stay" is nothing, it isn't a loyalty program, it's a price promotion with a delayed payment schedule. Topics Covered 0:00 — Loyalty to the points, not the brand 1:16 — The Black Hat machinery of airline miles 2:25 — The over-justification effect in action 4:13 — The ten-year barber with no points 5:11 — Same Core Drive, opposite direction 6:12 — Inverting Core Drive 8 into a safe choice 7:36 — Run the strip-the-points diagnostic Get the free Core Drives in the Wild guide, behavioral design applied to real products: professorgame.com/WildCD Mentioned in This Episode Core Drives in the Wild (Professor Game free guide) The Octalysis Framework and its Core Drives (Yu-kai Chou) Black Hat and White Hat motivation The over-justification effect Free Resources and Get in Touch Core Drives in the Wild: Professor Game Free Guide Get Daily Value on Your Email Let's chat about your gamification project YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Start Your Community on Skool for Free Ask a question
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Episode 811 In this absolutely deranged episode of Got Faded Japan, Johnny returns from a full-throttle mission into the dark heart of Osaka's underground scene, diving deep into late-night art shows, filthy rock 'n' roll, hidden bars, and retro video game chaos, while Tom survives the theater only to discover the cruel reality that Mortal Kombat won't hit Japan for another month. Reunited and running on pure madness, the boys crack open the beers and launch headfirst into another avalanche of Japan's most bizarre, outrageous, and completely WTF news stories. This week's insanity includes:
Another short podcast with a nice little twist. We love how smart something seemingly 'stupid' can be. These stories are so short that a separate vocabulary list is not needed, but we are always here if you have questions about any words, sentences or grammar.The full transcript and exercises are available on Patreon alongside much more material to practice with. Use code SIMPLEANDEASY for 20% off all memberships.Want to know more? Check www.simpleandeasyarabic.comEnjoy, and let us know what you think!Majd, Adel and Amy
(00:00) Abdo the Barber Talks World Cup(17:02.861) Jay King from the Athletic joins Toucher & Hardy to talk about the Boston Celtics, possible moves and much much more!(33:48.821) The guys tease a segment planned for tomorrow that focuses on Oz Pearlman.Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
President and senior lecturer of Repairers of the Breach and Moral Mondays, Bishop William J. Barber II reflects on their rally outside the White House yesterday and their challenge to distorted theology that justifies war and policy violence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Darrell grew up in an Army family. They moved regularly, which meant he was often lonely and a target of bullying. In the sixth grade, at yet another new school, an eighth grader started picking on him. But right before the kid hit him, another classmate stepped in and changed Darrell's life forever. Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org. Some guidance: --Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. --Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room. --Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend. --Let us know why this person continues to impact your life. --If your hero were standing in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode, we're joined by special guest Curtis Barber, a widely renowned trapper in the midwest, to talk all things predator control and fur management. We dive into why managing predators on your farm is so important, how it impacts wildlife populations, and why doing it the right way can lead to healthier animal numbers and better hunting opportunities in the future. If you're serious about land management, predator hunting, and conservation, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Shop Raised hunting-https://www.raisedhunting.com/
In this action-packed episode, Johnny sits down with one of Australia's hardest working Rockabilly rock bands, THE KOFFIN ROCKERS! From wild stories on the road to unforgettable tour chaos, the band dives deep into their history, life on tour, and the nonstop hustle of keeping rock ‘n' roll alive. The crew also announces their upcoming Japan tour dates, bringing their explosive live show to stages across Osaka, Kobe, and Tokyo. If you're into Rockabilly, Psychobilly, Punk Rock, underground touring culture, and insane behind-the-scenes band stories, this is one interview you do NOT want to miss! THE KOFFIN ROCKERS – JAPAN TOUR DATES 19 June – American Music Bar Garth – Osaka 20 June – Alchemy Bar – Kobe 25 June – Ruby Room – Tokyo 26 June – Club Heavy Sick – Tokyo 27 June – Gamuso Bar – Tokyo Follow The Koffin Rockers: Spotify: The Koffin Rockers Instagram: @thekoffinrockers Facebook: www.facebook.com/thekoffinrockers Bandcamp: www.thekoffinrockers.bandcamp.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/koffinrockers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you imagine the show sober?? Neither can we! SUPPORT GFJ at: https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!!!! 1. THE SPILT INK: Experience art, buy art and get some original art commissioned at: SITE: https://www.thespiltink.com/ INSTAGRAM: @thespiltink YouTube: https://youtu.be/J5-TnZLc5jE?si=yGX4oflyz_dZo74m ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- 2. MITSUYA LIQUOR in ASAGAYA: "The BEST beer shop and standing beer bar in Tokyo!" 1 Chome- 13 -17 Asagayaminami, Suginami Tokyo 166-0004 Tel & Fax: 0303314-6151Email: Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Harry's Sandwich Company 1 min walk from Takeshita Street in HarajukuCall 050-5329-7203 Address: 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 1 Chome−16−7 MSビル 3F ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- 4. Share Residence MUSOCO “It's a share house that has all that you need and a lot more!” - Located 30 minutes form Shibuya and Yokohama - Affordable rent - Gym - BAR! - Massive kitchen - Cozy lounge space - Office work units - A spacious deck for chilling - DJ booth and club space - Barber space - AND MORE! Get more info and move in at: https://sharedesign.co.jp/en/property.php?id=42&property=musaco&fbclid=IwAR3oYvB-a3_nzKcBG0gSdPQzxvFaWVWsi1d1xKLtYBnq8IS2uLqe6z9L6kY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Soul Food House https://soulfoodhouse.comAddress:2-chōme−8−10 | Azabujūban | Tokyo | 106-0045 Phone:03-5765-2148 Email:info@soulfoodhouse.com Location Features:You can reach Soul Food House from either the Oedo Line (get off at Azabujuban Station and it's a 7-minute walk) or the Namboku Line (get off at Azabujuban Station and it's a 6-minute walk). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GET YOURSELF SOME GOT FADED JAPAN MERCH TODAY!!! We have T-Shirts, COFFEE Mugs, Stickers, even the GFJ official pants! BUY NOW AND SUPPORT THE SHOW: http://www.redbubble.com/people/thespiltink/works/16870492-got-faded-japan-podcast -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Got Faded Japan Podcast gives listeners a glimpse of the most interesting side of Japan's news, culture, peoples, parties, and all around mischief and mayhem. Hosted by Johnny and Jeremy who adds opinions and otherwise drunken bullshit to the mix. We LOVE JAPAN AND SO DO YOU! Send us an email on Facebook or hell man, just tell a friend & post a link to keep this pod rolllin' Fader! Kanpai mofos! #japan #japantalk #japanpodcast #gotfadedjapan #japantravel #japanvlog
Most podcasts never make it past three episodes. This is episode 200.In this special 200th episode of The Barber's Brief, Marc Binkley and Vassilis Douros reflect on five years of The Sleeping Barber Podcast while diving into some of the biggest marketing conversations shaping the industry right now.The episode explores why the laws of growth apply even to blood donation behaviour, how brands like McLaren Formula 1 Team are turning nostalgia into a competitive advantage, and why Chinese EV giants like BYD are shifting from performance marketing into long-term brand building.Marc and V also unpack:Why heavy buyers naturally moderate over timeThe hidden value sitting inside brand archivesWhy emotional continuity matters more than lived experienceThe tension between SEO, GEO, AI optimization, and originalityWhy AI-generated sameness may increase the value of human perspectiveHow modern marketing risks optimizing for defensibility instead of differentiationTo close the episode, Marc revisits one of his favourite ads of all time: a classic Adidas campaign featuring rugby legend Jonah Lomu — a reminder that surprise, storytelling, and emotional distinctiveness still matter.And finally, Marc and V take a moment to reflect on five years, 200 episodes, and the community that's kept The Sleeping Barber Podcast growing along the way.Chapters00:00 Celebrating 200 Episodes: A Milestone in Podcasting02:01 Insights from Blood Donation Data: Understanding Donor Behaviour07:58 McLaren's Heritage Storytelling: Leveraging the Past for Growth13:54 Chinese EVs and Brand Building: A Shift in Strategy19:46 The Future of Search and SEO Fundamentals24:02 Celebrating Jonah Lomu: A Tribute to a Rugby Legend31:04 Upcoming Episodes and Community EngagementResources:Heavy Donors Behave Like Heavy Bleach Buyers - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenni-romaniuk-2746884/recent-activity/all/McLaren's Fastest Asset Isn't Technology. It's Memory - https://www.thedrum.com/news/how-mclaren-s-60-year-archive-powers-its-marketing-machineChinese EVs Discover Brand-Building - https://www.thecurrent.com/marketing-strategy-chinese-ev-brands-brand-building-teslaGoogle publishes guide on optimizing for generative AI features - https://searchengineland.com/google-publishes-guide-on-optimizing-for-generative-ai-features-477671Title: Adidas Makes you better - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKaqoq5NVVs
Scribando tackles a rare author Patron's Choice this week which we tend not to do that often, since most authors and publicists just fire off an email to any podcast with the word "book" in it and want to be a guest on the show. However, our Patron Jeff seemed to get what was going on here. When asked if he understood the show, he replied: "Honestly, after I had listened to a handful of random episodes both recently and a couple years ago, I think my book might just be on brand for your brand...the book is like an onion with layers and at its core it might be either sweet or stinky depending on your mood that day. I have attached one of the songs from the upcoming album I am going to release soon...after giving it consideration let me know if you want to tackle it." Well, Jeff, it's an honest try - and you did join the Patreon, so technically within the bounds of patron requests! In addition to our usual barnyard language, today's episode includes discussion of addictions of all kinds. TBC is an AI-free production. Audio by Oselka Sound.
The institute for Justice is representing the owners of a bar named "The Barbershop Blackstone" because the Barber Examiners in NB have said they cannot use the word "barber" in connection with a business that is not a licensed barber shop. https://ij.org/
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Follow ALLSMITH for coaching, apparel, community, and experiences designed to help you unlock your peak expression.Subscribe to ALLSMITH on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify for conversations with great people doing great things.In this episode of ALLSMITH, Bryce sits down with Pat Barber for a deep conversation around identity, masculinity, fatherhood, emotional growth, and the process of becoming.Pat is the founder of The Fathers Guild, a community helping men become more intentional, present, and connected in life and leadership.This conversation explores why so many men feel disconnected today, the pressure men silently carry, and how growth often requires letting go of old environments, identities, and patterns. Bryce and Pat dive into fatherhood, purpose, relationships, emotional regulation, community, and why men need honest conversations now more than ever.Whether you're a father, want to become one someday, or are simply trying to navigate life with more awareness and intention, this episode will challenge you to keep evolving and walking toward the next chapter of your life.Key Topics• Identity vs image• Why men feel lost today• Fatherhood and leadership• Emotional growth and masculinity• Letting go of old versions of yourself• Community and honest conversations• The dangers of stagnation• Becoming adaptable in lifeQuotes From The Episode“Some chapters don't end. You just outgrow them.”“Growth isn't becoming somebody else. It's becoming more of yourself.”“The version of you you're searching for might already be ahead waiting for you to move.”“Stagnation is dangerous. Life is always updating.”Follow @allsmithco for more conversations, coaching, community, and apparel.Thank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG
In this episode of Health Gig, Doro and Tricia welcome Dr. Tabatha Barber, a triple board certified physician and public speaker. Dr. Tabatha dives into her story from being a rebellious teen to coaching and cheering on women through their health transformations. She emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes in health, particularly in relation to menopause and hormonal changes, and advocates for a holistic approach to health, including diet and lifestyle changes. She leaves listeners with an inspired take on how to reconnect with their bodies, have faith, and take charge of their wellness.
Steve Schmidt is joined by Bishop William Barber, president, Repairers of the Breach and founding director and professor, Yale Center for Public Theology and Public Policy. They discuss the excesses and greed of America’s oligarchy, Trump’s messiah complex, our urgent message to future Democratic leaders, and more. Support The Warning and become a YouTube member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2I50t9-7Ol7AjwryRv-Fiw/join Today's Merch: Team First Amendment https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/products/team-first-amendment-crewneck SUBSCRIBE for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Store: https://thewarningwithsteveschmidt.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Erin welcomes musici an and actor George Barber to the weight room to discuss lifting weights with football players, pans of Shepards pie and way more character voices than you'd expect when Stanger is out for the week!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.