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Es wird Sommer. Und damit unsere Hirne noch träger, als sie eh schon sind. Bevor wir uns aber in die kleine Sommerpause verabschieden, haben wir nochmal all unsere graue Masse zusammengekehrt und all unsere Kompetenz auf einen Haufen geworfen, um Euch mit einer weiteren Episode der Extraklasse zu beglücken. Für unsere Hörer:innen nur das aller… nun… was eben so übrig bleibt, wenn die Party sich dem Morgengrauen zuneigt und der DJ längst mit allem durchgebrannt ist, was nicht bei drei auf den Bäumen war. Und so nehmen auch wir uns nun ein weiteres Glas mit ohne Schirmchen und suchen uns ein schattiges Plätzchen, ehe es uns in Bälde mal wieder viel zu bunt da draußen wird und wir uns ein weiteres Mal vor unsere Mikrophone verkriechen, um für Euch Stuss zu labern. Freut Euch drauf! Bis dahin: einen schönen Sommer Euch. Wir haben gespielt: Christian Mixtape Saros Norman Resident Evil Requiem Pragmata Saros Urs Dosa Divas The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Saros Ereignisse: Marathon ist zu schwierig für Einsteiger:innen und bekommt neben einigen Tweaks auch einen PvE-Modus. https://www.eurogamer.net/marathon-future-seasons-pve-pvp-lite Das diesjährige Call of Duty erscheint nicht auf der PS4. Eine SNES-Version ist damit vermutlich auch vom Tisch. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/its-not-true-activision-shoots-down-rumours-that-this-years-call-of-duty-is-coming-to-playstation-4/ Switch 2 wird teurer! Ab September kostet das Gerät knapp 500 Euro. Dafür gibt es wieder Bundles mit Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong: Bananza oder Pokémon Dingsda. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-announces-limited-switch-2-console-game-bundle-ahead-of-planned-price-rise/ Die Entwicklung von Segas „Super Game“ wurde gestoppt. Der Publisher will weniger in Free to Play und Live Services investieren. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sega-has-canceled-development-of-its-super-game-as-it-pivots-away-from-f2p/ Saros verkauft sich eher mäßig. Sind 80 Euro so viel für ein Roguelike? https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/saros-had-a-lukewarm-start-with-300000-sold-in-2-weeks-analytics-firm-estimates/ PS+ wird teurer, weil warum auch nich? https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-plus-new-customer-price-increase Spiele, die uns (vielleicht auch auf eine irgendwie perverse Art) interessieren: (Bis Juli 2026) Mina the Hollower (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC) – May 29 and Roger (Switch 2) – June 18 Star Fox (Switch 2) – June 25 Cairn DLC – Summer 26 Besprechenswerte Filme: Nuremberg Mortal Kombat 2 Musik: Toadies – The Charmer Enter Shikari – Lose Your Self Bei der Titelmelodie handelt es sich um Cliff Jumper von AvapXia. Cliff Jumper by AvapXia is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the Apple Sports app expanding to more than 170 countries, its World Cup features, and how sports increasingly connect Apple's entertainment ecosystem. They also consider possible Apple smart glasses, Apple TV's growing industry credibility under Eddy Cue that includes his Cannes Lions honor, the return of Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars, and Apple TV bundling through financial products as a strategy to gain subscribers.  Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Opening topics and host introductions[0:53] MacPaw's post-WWDC event and Charlotte's sports outings[2:54] Apple Sports app, golf, baseball, soccer, and betting questions[6:23] Apple Sports expands to more than 170 countries and adds World Cup features[10:09] Apple's entertainment ecosystem, Vision Pro, and smart glasses speculation[15:22] Apple TV's industry credibility under Eddy Cue[18:48] Eddy Cue's Cannes Lions honor and Apple behaving like a Hollywood studio[25:35] Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars returns for season two[30:27] Upcoming movie discussion and Apple TV bundled with financial products[34:54] Closing links and final comments Links: Apple Sports expands to more than 90 new countries and regionshttps://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/05/apple-sports-expands-to-more-than-90-new-countries-and-regions/First Apple smart glasses may not arrive until late 2027 https://www.cultofmac.com/news/first-apple-first-smart-glasses-may-not-arrive-until-late-2027Apple TV went from industry skepticism to Cannes Lions recognition under Eddy Cue https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/20/apple-tv-went-from-industry-skepticism-to-cannes-lions-recognition-under-eddy-cueApple TV announces season two renewal for celebrated, BAFTA Award-nominated docuseries “Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars,” following elite chefs as they pursue the world's most prestigious culinary award https://www.apple.com/uk/tv-pr/news/2026/05/apple-tv-announces-season-two-renewal-for-celebrated-bafta-award-nominated-docuseries-knife-edge-chasing-michelin-stars-following-elite-chefs-as-they-pursue-the-worlds-most-prestigious-culinary-award/ Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the Apple Sports app expanding to more than 170 countries, its World Cup features, and how sports increasingly connect Apple's entertainment ecosystem. They also consider possible Apple smart glasses, Apple TV's growing industry credibility under Eddy Cue that includes his Cannes Lions honor, the return of Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars, and Apple TV bundling through financial products as a strategy to gain subscribers.  Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Opening topics and host introductions [0:53] MacPaw's post-WWDC event and Charlotte's sports outings [2:54] Apple Sports app, golf, baseball, soccer, and betting questions [6:23] Apple Sports expands to more than 170 countries and adds World Cup features [10:09] Apple's entertainment ecosystem, Vision Pro, and smart glasses speculation [15:22] Apple TV's industry credibility under Eddy Cue [18:48] Eddy Cue's Cannes Lions honor and Apple behaving like a Hollywood studio [25:35] Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars returns for season two [30:27] Upcoming movie discussion and Apple TV bundled with financial products [34:54] Closing links and final comments Links: Apple Sports expands to more than 90 new countries and regions https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/05/apple-sports-expands-to-more-than-90-new-countries-and-regions/ First Apple smart glasses may not arrive until late 2027 https://www.cultofmac.com/news/first-apple-first-smart-glasses-may-not-arrive-until-late-2027 Apple TV went from industry skepticism to Cannes Lions recognition under Eddy Cue https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/20/apple-tv-went-from-industry-skepticism-to-cannes-lions-recognition-under-eddy-cue Apple TV announces season two renewal for celebrated, BAFTA Award-nominated docuseries "Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars," following elite chefs as they pursue the world's most prestigious culinary award https://www.apple.com/uk/tv-pr/news/2026/05/apple-tv-announces-season-two-renewal-for-celebrated-bafta-award-nominated-docuseries-knife-edge-chasing-michelin-stars-following-elite-chefs-as-they-pursue-the-worlds-most-prestigious-culinary-award/ Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Episode 809 is here! We're diving into a wild week of corporate power moves and questionable breakfast choices: ? GameStop offers $55.5 Billion to buy eBay – A massive unsolicited bid that could change the future of the retailer. ? Pokopia Switch 2 Bundle – Nintendo announces a new bundle for the breakout hit coming June 5th. ? Pokemon Pop-Tart Scalpers – Target's limited edition pastries are hitting eBay for astronomical prices. Is nothing sacred? ? In Change the System: – Justin gets married in Tomodachi Life and revisits Perfect Dark – Brandon goes gardening and keeps it weird with Tomodachi Life and Kirby Robobot – Eugene hits v1.0 on his EmulatorJS modding and shares thoughts on the Ayn Thor

Most people make paint polishing way harder than it needs to be. In this video, I break down why polishing your car takes too long, what mistakes slow people down, and how to get better results with a simpler system. We'll talk about test spots, pad choice, product amount, cleaning your pad, realistic expectations, and why a one-step polish can be the smarter option for most daily drivers. The goal is not always 100% paint correction. A lot of the time, the goal is to make the paint cleaner, glossier, clearer, and easier to maintain without spending an entire weekend chasing every last scratch. In this video, you'll learn: Why polishing takes too long Why chasing perfection wastes time How to do a proper test spot Why pad choice matters so much How to use a one-step polish correctly Why cleaning your pad speeds up correction How to protect the paint after polishing How to make paint correction simpler and more enjoyable If you want a simpler way to polish paint and get great real-world results, this video will help. PRODUCTS TALKED ABOUT:  Bundles: https://jimbosdetailing.com/collections/bundles The Gloss Boss: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TGB Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TAS or on Amazon https://amzn.to/4r5UxYr The Super Soaper: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TSS or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/49KEM2d Picture Perfect Polish: https://jimbosdetailing.com/PPP or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4sQWpWu Microfiber towels: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/orange-wash-microfiber or https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/everyday-microfiber Cut & Finish Pad: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/cut-finish-pad or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3LsxJ69 Finishing Pad: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/black-finishing-pad or on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJNDCPTG SHOP ALL JIMBO'S DETAILING ON AMAZON: https://amzn.to/3LX3mVE car polishing, paint correction, how to polish a car, one step polish, car detailing tips, polishing car paint, remove swirl marks, car polish for beginners, paint correction tips, polishing mistakes, detailing business tips, best car polish, Jimbo's Detailing, Picture Perfect Polish, ceramic spray, car detailing for beginners, DIY car detailing

Join Tony Michas and John Mathews along with Imprint Cast Family Member, Ron Pettersson and very special guest, the co-host of Cinejourneys and Criterion Now and the author of the upcoming book, The A24 New Wave, Aaron West.The titles discussed include Dark Blue, State of Grace, After Dark: Neo Noir Cinema Collection Four, Essential Film Noir Collection 6, Tales of Adventure Collection 10 and Tales of the Wild West Collection Two.

Send us Fan MailWe react to the Nintendo Switch 2 price hike and what it signals about hardware costs, bundles, and the fight to keep console momentum. We also bounce through the biggest gaming and movie headlines we can't stop thinking about, from Uncharted rumors to a Spider Man trailer we both green light. • Nintendo Switch 2 price increase timing and why fans are mad • Tariffs, chip shortages, and the business side of console pricing • Nintendo bundle strategy with Mario Kart and Pokemon value • Star Fox reveal reactions, graphics expectations, and key modes • Whether it helps or hurts to admit a franchise has no ideas • First-party drought talk and what could move Switch 2 units • Uncharted 5 rumors, Naughty Dog speculation, and story routes • PlayStation handheld rumors, PS6 timing, and the $700 question • Spider Man Brand New Day trailer breakdown and villain guesses  • Quick shoutouts, Knicks talk, and Prime Video movie picks Support the show

**Use the code NINDADS at checkout to receive 15% off plus free shipping at Manscaped.com** On this week's episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● Nintendo Switch 2 Price Increases announced ● Nintendo Switch 2 Bundles are coming back ● Nintendo's Latest Numbers ● The 2026 World Video Game Hall of Fame Inductees have been announced ● Game Releases/Updates Games we've been playing ● Indiana Jones and the Great Circle ● Black Jacket ● DOKAPON KiNGDOM CONNECT ● Sektori ● PICROSS S KONAMI ANTIQUES edition Community Spotlight Check out our website at http://nintendodads.org for our latest videos, episodes, tweets, and social media links. Apple Podcasts feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nintendo-dads-podcast/id950582320?mt=2 YouTube Music feed: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyID_QWdPfjM17EE3cg8Pin30jHkLqWKr Spotify feed: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SACicqRHT2yxC9mlUP9PL Become a patron and help us improve the show! https://www.patreon.com/NintendoDads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you detail a car in direct sun? Years ago, the answer was almost always no. Soaps would dry too fast, waxes would streak, polishes would dust, and water spots could bake into the paint before you even had a chance to wipe them off. But detailing products have changed. In this video, I break down why detailing in direct sunlight used to be such a problem, what has changed with modern car detailing technology, and how better soaps, ceramic sprays, microfiber towels, and polishing products make it possible to safely detail in real-world conditions. This doesn't mean you should be careless. Heat, hard water, black paint, and wind still matter. But with the right products and the right process, detailing in the sun is no longer the automatic disaster it used to be. In this video, I cover: Why old-school soaps, waxes, and polishes struggled in direct sun How modern car wash soaps changed the game Why pre-soaking before contact washing is safer How ceramic sprays are easier to use than old waxes Why microfiber towel technology matters The difference between outdated detailing methods and modern detailing chemistry How to detail smarter when shade is not available PRODUCTS TALKED ABOUT:  Bundles: https://jimbosdetailing.com/collections/bundles The Gloss Boss: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TGB Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TAS or on Amazon https://amzn.to/4r5UxYr The Super Soaper: https://jimbosdetailing.com/TSS or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/49KEM2d Picture Perfect Polish: https://jimbosdetailing.com/PPP or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4sQWpWu Microfiber towels: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/orange-wash-microfiber or https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/everyday-microfiber Cut & Finish Pad: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/cut-finish-pad or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3LsxJ69 Finishing Pad: https://jimbosdetailing.com/products/black-finishing-pad or on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJNDCPTG SHOP ALL JIMBO'S DETAILING ON AMAZON: https://amzn.to/3LX3mVE car detailing in direct sun, can you detail a car in the sun, washing car in sunlight, direct sun car wash, car detailing tips, modern detailing products, ceramic spray coating, car wash soap, pre soak car wash, mobile detailing tips, Jimbo Balaam, Jimbo's Detailing, The Super Soaper, Tough As Shell, auto detailing, driveway detailing

You've heard "grow your email list" a hundred times. But nobody tells you how to actually do it without posting every day and praying the algorithm cooperates.In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on exactly how I grew my email list by over 200% in 75 days — and not a single bit of it came from social media. It came from something older and more powerful than any platform: relationships.I walk you through the four collaboration types I used, which one drove the most growth (and why), and the unexpected referral chain that led me from my own hosted event straight to a paid sponsorship opportunity I never saw coming. Plus the one thing I now believe is more important to your long-term business growth than any funnel, any content calendar, or any algorithm hack.In this episode:Why podcast guesting alone wasn't moving the needle — and what I did differentlyWhat the Workflow Exchange was, how I built it, and why it outperformed everything elseThe real reason a summit sponsorship converts better than a social ad (hint: it's about trust)How to evaluate a bundle before you say yes — because not every one is worth your timeWhy building relationships might be the single most important business investment you can makeEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS[00:00] The result first: 200% email list growth in 75 days, no social media involved[02:00] The honest starting point — where my list actually was at the end of February[05:00] Why podcast guesting builds credibility but has limits as a list-growth strategy[08:00] The Workflow Exchange: what it was, how I built it, and why ten women's audiences became mine[12:00] The referral that changed everything — and how one relationship led to another[15:00] Summit sponsorship vs. social ads: why borrowed trust converts at a different rate[18:00] Bundles: the most accessible collaboration type and how to know if one is right for you[21:00] The big idea: relationships aren't just a nice-to-have — they're the strategy[24:00] What this means for your list right now, and your one action step this weekKEY TAKEAWAY"List-building isn't a solo project. It's a community project. The relationships bring people to your door — your website has to open it."RESOURCES MENTIONEDThe Workflow Exchange — Jan's hosted collaboration event featuring 10 business women sharing their real workflowsProverbs 27:17 — "Iron sharpens iron"jantouchberry.com — web design and branding for Christian women entrepreneurs who market without socialREADY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?If this episode resonated with you, here's what to do next:Share it with a Christian woman entrepreneur in your life who's tired of feeling like she has to be on social media to grow her business. This show exists for her.Subscribe so you never miss an episode — new episodes drop weekly with practical strategies for growing your business through owned media: your website, your email list, and your podcast.Work with Jan — if you're at the point where you're ready to build the online presence that makes all of this actually convert, Jan designs websites and brands for Christian women entrepreneurs who are done letting social media call the shots. Start the conversation at jantouchberry.com.CONNECT WITH JAN:Here are all the best places and FREE stuff

Send us Fan MailWe discuss the highlights from the recent Creature Feature and Friends Showcase, including the announcement of H3VR2 and several other new titles. We also cover a strong week of new VR releases, Cyan porting Myst and Riven to PS VR2, and a new Humble Bundle for PC VR games.Here's the full topic list, in order:The Creature Feature and Friends Showcase Highlights - Aired May 61. H3VR2 Announcement2. Trebuchet Studios Updates (Prison Boss rename and Compass release date)3. Content updates for Laser Dance, Deadly Delivery, Sweet Surrender, and Beat the Beats4. Four New Games Announced: H3VR2, Project Heist Boss, Janet's Planets, and R.A.I.D.A Strong Week of New Releases5. FlatOut 4: Total Insanity VR (Early Access, PC VR)6. Spymaster (Early Access, Quest, PC VR)7. Walkabout MG Blokhaven DLC8. Golf+ Muny DLC with IRL Texas course story9. Crepe Master10. Evil Inside VROther News11. Cyan porting Myst & Riven to PS VR212. New month, new Horizon+ games13. MR puzzler Wordbound getting a hybrid Steam version14. Memoreum price cut15. New PC VR Humble Bundle from Creature and VR Kiwi

Bango PLC (AIM:BGO, OTCQX:BGOPF) CEO Paul Larbey tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion that adding LinkedIn to its Digital Vending Machine platform is a significant step, describing it as "one of those really recognised, most trusted brands" and a sign that subscription bundling is expanding well beyond entertainment. Larbey explains the core proposition: a single integration that lets subscription providers like LinkedIn scale rapidly across a global network of telcos, retailers and banks — no multiple technical builds required. The bigger picture is a shift in how consumers engage with subscriptions. Bundles are becoming more personalised, combining entertainment, productivity, AI tools and retail services into tailored packages. As Larbey puts it: "Ultimately, we're here to be the place where people subscribe." For more videos like this, visit the Proactive YouTube channel, give this video a like, subscribe to the channel and enable notifications for future content. #Bango #LinkedIn #SubscriptionEconomy #DigitalVendingMachine #Subscriptions #AI #Fintech #Streaming #ProductivityTools #TechStocks #LSE #PaulLarbey #SubscriptionBundling #BusinessTechnology #ProactiveInvestors

Hey Winner, If collaboration has felt confusing or more complicated than helpful, this conversation will bring clarity. In today's episode, I'm joined by Katie Ward and Kim Pepper, co-founders of Faith Bundles, a collaborative model designed to help creators grow together in a way that's sustainable and aligned. We talk about how bundles and collaborative events can help you grow your email list, increase brand awareness, and create meaningful sales without relying heavily on social media. Katie and Kim share how they approach partnerships, what they've learned from collaborating with other creators, and how to turn collaboration into connection and conversion without feeling pushy or performative. If you're looking for ways to grow beyond social media, simplify your marketing, and build relationships that actually support your business, this episode will give you a grounded place to start. Rooting for you ~ Gabe   Listen to hear: How bundles can grow your email list and reach new audiences What makes a collaboration convert without launch-style pressure How to partner with others in a way that feels aligned and sustainable   Links mentioned in talk: Register (free) here: https://redhotmindset.com/gbws-register/ Swag bag: https://growwithoutsocial.com/swag-early  Katie & Kim's website: https://www.faithbundles.com/ Free gift: Virtual Event Playbook https://www.faithbundles.com/pl/2148764450

Join Tony Michas along with Special Guest William Wong discuss the April 2026 Imprint Asia Bundle.The titles discussed include Hard Boiled, The Killer, The Touch and Beijing Bicycle.

As Connecticut's 2026 legislative session enters its final days, lawmakers are debating several major bills with far‑reaching implications for employers. In this episode of the CBIA BizCast, CBIA senior policy director Paul Amarone joins host Amanda Marlow to break down HB 5003, a sweeping workforce bill. The conversation explores what the massive, 120-page bill—which now awaits action in the Senate after winning House passage April 28—means for employers. Many of HB 5003's mandates failed as standalone bills in previous sessions due to their economic impact, yet are now bundled together with positive workforce development sections, making the bill difficult for legislators to navigate. Amarone highlights key areas of concern, provisions that support workforce development, and the negotiations that shaped the final product. Episode Highlights—HB 5003 What the bill includes Areas of concern for employers Positive workforce development measures How the bill was crafted Headlines You May Have Missed Sweeping AI Mandates: The state Senate approved far reaching legislation imposing new mandates on employers that use AI in hiring and employment decisions. Strengthening Microtransit Services: Momentum is building around legislation aimed at improving commuter access and strengthening workforce participation across Connecticut. February Jobs Report: Connecticut lost 4,200 jobs in February, erasing January's gains and underscoring troubling trends in the state's labor market. Tariff Refunds Available: Connecticut businesses may now apply for refunds on federal tariffs that were ruled illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court. Workforce Summit The episode also features inspiring voices from the next generation of Connecticut's workforce. During the 2026 Workforce Summit, ReadyCT executive director Shannon Marimón welcomed students and young professionals who have benefited from the state's career pathway programs—sharing firsthand stories of opportunity and growth. The CBIA BizCast is made possible through the generous support of Google. Subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts. Please rate the podcast and leave us a review—we appreciate your support! And be sure to give us your feedback and share guests you'd like to hear from by emailing bizcast@cbia.com.

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Are you tired of the hustle-harder approach to book marketing? What if a quieter, more creative strategy could work just as well — and feel a whole lot better? How can special editions, physical letters, and library outreach bring readers to your books without the daily grind of ads and social media? Sara Rosett shares her low-key approach to marketing, direct sales, and the creative business of being an indie author. In the intro, dealing with uncertainty, and Becca Syme's Quit books; The Successful Author Mindset; Building resilience and the creative lies that writers tell themselves [Wish I'd Known Then]; On Writing – Stephen King; Big Magic – Elizabeth Gilbert; This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life, which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. You can also subscribe to the Kobo Writing Life podcast for interviews with successful indie authors. This show is also supported by my Patrons. Join my Community at Patreon.com/thecreativepenn Sara Rosett is the USA Today bestselling author of over 30 books across 1920s mysteries, cosy mysteries, and travel mysteries, as well as nonfiction for authors. She's also the co-host of the fantastic Wish I'd Known Then podcast. In this episode: Why low-key, personality-driven marketing can be more sustainable than aggressive advertising How to pitch your books to libraries using a simple email strategy The pros and cons of special editions, physical letters, and Kickstarter campaigns Shifting from retailer-first releases to direct sales through a Shopify store Co-writing nonfiction and the power of series bundles for reader discovery Drawing creative inspiration from other industries and international storytelling trends You can find Sara at SaraRosett.com and at WishIdKnownForWriters.com Transcript of the interview Jo: Sara Rosett is the USA Today bestselling author of over 30 books across 1920s mysteries, cosy mysteries, and travel mysteries, as well as nonfiction for authors. She's also the co-host of the fantastic Wish I'd Known Then podcast. Welcome back to the show, Sara. Sara: Hi, Jo. Thanks for having me. It's great to be back. Jo: It is great to have you back. You were last on the show five years ago, around February 2021, and we talked about writing a series — and you have a great book on that. But first up, give us an update. What does your author business look like right now, and what are you up to with your writing? How Sara's author business has evolved Sara: Well, it's changed a lot. I sat down to think about this and I thought, yes, I have got into direct sales. I've done Kickstarters. I have a Shopify store now. I've really shifted from releasing first on the retailers. I don't really do that anymore. I've done some special editions, some physical things — I'm sure we'll talk about those later. Still doing the podcast with Jamie, the Wish I'd Known Then podcast, we're still doing that. I also have a Mystery Books podcast, which is an episodic podcast that comes out in seasons. I do a short season, about one a year, so I keep doing that. Writing some nonfiction. I did the trope book with Jennifer Hilt for mystery and thriller. And writing-wise, I've created a spinoff, a short spinoff in the 1920s series. I'm still loving the 1920s timeline. But I've slowed down a little bit on the releases. Busy, but good. Jo: Busy, but good. All right, we're going to get into all of those things. Although I must say I had forgotten about your Mystery Books podcast and going to seasonal. I also had my second podcast, Books and Travel, which is now on a kind of hiatus, but going to a seasonal approach is actually really interesting. Do you find that listeners come back to that podcast? The power of a seasonal podcast Sara: Yes, and it surprises me because I've always thought you have to be weekly with a podcast to gain any traction at all, which I think is the best way to do it. You can build an audience quickly then, but I just knew I couldn't sustain that. So when I set out, I started with maybe seven to ten episodes and I did them each year — each year has had a season — and I do five to ten episodes. Readers find it, and I have highlighted specific books. I think maybe they're searching for a podcast about the Thursday Murder Club or something like that. They find it that way, and I get downloads, just steady downloads throughout the year, and I don't do much. I do some Pinterest pins for that, and that's about all I do. This is one of those things — it's the kind of low-key marketing that's low threshold, but it does work. I think if your readers are looking for stuff to listen to about the topic you write about, it could be a good way to do some low-cost, long-tail marketing. I love it. I keep doing it because I love it. Jo: That's great. Low-key marketing that fits your personality Jo: As you mentioned, I really wanted to talk to you about this low-key, non-hype marketing. We've met in person a number of times, and I think we're quite similar — we're quiet, reserved. We are quite low key. I just put content out, and yes, I do some paid ads or whatever, but I just don't find the hype marketing something I want to do. I like the attraction marketing, and I feel like I do intuitive marketing. So how does your low-key marketing fit with your personality? Sara: Well, I did try some of the more promotional marketing. I tried to have a street team back when I heard authors talking about that. I thought, oh, I'll do a Street Team, and that doesn't really match with my readers. My genre — that's just not a thing that happens a lot there. So I backed off of that, and I've tried ads. Not really interested in those. I'm not really good at them, and I don't really want to get good at them. So I've searched for ways that I can find readers that don't rely on ads. I've really focused on my newsletter, and I have two of those. I have a main one that goes out to my readers who sign up in the back of the book. And then I have a New Release in Historical Mysteries newsletter that goes out about twice a month most of the time. That's just curation. I'm saying, hey, these are the new books that are out. I feel like those are easy to do. They fit with my personality, which is like, here, let me give you some information about what's going on in this genre. I do newsletters, the promo sites, the smaller promotional paid ads — I do those occasionally. I have a rotation that I go through, and I try to get a BookBub. If I can, that's great. I've just done things that are leaning into what I feel comfortable doing. Pitching books to libraries Sara: A lot of it is finding small sites where I haven't run an ad. Let me see if there's anybody who wants to sign up or get a free book through me here. I've done some BookFunnel marketing, where you can join the group promos. I like those. And I've reached out to libraries because I feel like my books appeal to libraries. They like the 1920s historicals. It's an easy way to reach people — it's attractive to libraries. So I had a list of libraries in my state, and I have an assistant who helps me out. She emailed down the list. She picked a few every week and messaged them and said, hey, this is a local author. She lives in this state. Here are some books you might enjoy from her. And I have, because of you, large print — I got into that when you started talking about large print a couple of years ago. So I have large print case laminate books that libraries like. I just do things like that, things that are not the norm. Hardly anybody is talking about marketing to libraries. But I try to do that. Sometimes I'll just think of something. I was at the library and I thought, wow, look at all these hardcover case laminate books they have in this large print section. Maybe I should try that. And then I search out and try to figure out if I can do it. Jo: And just for people who don't know, case laminate is a hardback. Sara: Yes. Jo: That's really interesting. You mentioned the libraries and the list. Was that a list you were able to buy? I remember years ago I had someone on the show who was doing that kind of thing. Or was it that your assistant had to go through and find all the libraries, find an email address, that kind of thing? Sara: I think I found it through Sisters in Crime, which is a mystery writers' organisation, and I think they had a contact list — you could get libraries and bookstores in your area. I think I started with that and then just research. And I'm sure now with AI, you could put in where you are and say, in a radius of 250 miles, what is near me? And you could probably get a great list. Jo: Absolutely. And when the assistant is emailing, is it just information about you and then saying, would you like to buy? Because you have a big backlist, and we don't want to be sending loads of expensive hardbacks to libraries unless they're actually going to buy. What's the process to actually sell to them? The library email approach Sara: I wrote up an email and introduced myself. I leaned into the “I'm local — I live in the same city or state that you're in.” Then I described my most popular series and said the first book is this. I put a link to a PDF that they can go look at. I think it's on my website, and they can go see the books. They can print that out, of course, and it has the ISBNs. I make sure they know they can order them from Ingram, and that's all I do. Then when I had a new release, we switched it up and put that at the top. But I have all the books in the series so they know it's a series. Jo: That's fantastic. I love that. Set-and-forget promotional marketing Jo: A lot of what you were talking about was newsletter, email marketing, some ads, but nothing aggressive — as in you're not monitoring it every single day. The email pushes, like a BookBub or free books, bargain books — you can book it and then it's almost set and forget, isn't it? You don't have to log in every day to check the results. Is that what you mean? Sara: Yes. And I like those because they are set and forget. You just have to remember to drop the price and then reset it on Amazon, and then they send it out to their list and hopefully you get some traffic from that. I like that much better than Facebook ads, because with ads I feel like you have to go in and monitor the comments and check on how they're doing. It's a more full-time type job. If you're doing a lot of ads, it's a couple of hours — for me anyway, because I'm not very savvy with it and I'm not as experienced. So it would take a long time to increase my knowledge there. Jo: To be fair, both of us have had many years when we could have become experts, but the fact is it doesn't suit our personalities. I am now working with Claude Code a bit more to do Amazon ads, but even then we go in once a week and Claude does a few things and then we log out again. I'm not doing this daily stuff, and I may eventually get back into doing it for Meta. But in terms of what I mean by low-key marketing — it's lower stress when you don't have to do stuff every day. And I guess what you're doing with the Mystery Books podcast, with the library pitches, with the batching — is that what you're doing? Putting aside time for marketing occasionally? Sara: Yes. And that's what I do. I'll think, oh, I haven't checked Kobo promos, so let me go check that, because I do use those too. I'm wide, so I'm trying to find things that bring my books to readers everywhere. I use the Kobo promos, I use Kobo Plus, I use Draft2Digital to get digital books into libraries. I'm always running — if they have a library sale anywhere, I sign up for it and I just do these occasional things. It's not every day, and I like doing things in phases. I like doing a special edition and working on that and then being done with that and putting that away and going back to writing or whatever. I don't mind doing promo for a little bit, but then I don't want to do it every day. A project-based approach to the author business Jo: We are similar in so many ways. I also have this project approach to life and business. If I'm writing a first draft of a new book, pretty much everything else goes out the window. Sara: Yes. Jo: Exactly. I just don't have the bandwidth. I'm not in that head space. And then, as we record this, I've got a Kickstarter coming up for Bones of the Deep and yesterday I did the book trailer, and I'll do the push for the Kickstarter and then I'm just going to stop. Sara: Well, the positive way to look at that is it's focus, right? We can focus for two weeks or a month or whatever — two months doing a Kickstarter or whatever — and then we're done with it, and then we move on. Jo: That just seems more sustainable to me. I didn't like doing everything every day or every single week. Sara: Me either. I like switching it up, and I do enjoy the different phases of writing. I like the research and then I like doing the — well, I don't like the drafting that much, but once I get a draft done, I like the editing. And then when it comes time to promote it or do a special edition or whatever, I enjoy that part. Finding whatever I'm going to use for the interior photos and stuff — just things like that. I enjoy each phase and I like switching it out. Jo: I think that's really good. Some people think this writer's life is you write new words every single day and you manage your ads every single day. That seems to be what some people do, but that's certainly not us, is it? Sara: No. And that's great if you want to do that. I just don't want to. And I think we've come to the point now where each person can do this as they want. Hopefully people don't feel the pressure to meet these self-imposed deadlines or parameters that don't exist. There's no rules for writing or publishing. You can do whatever you want. Social media — or not Jo: Let's just mention social media then. What are you doing for that? Sara: Not much! Jo: Nor me! Sara: I'm dabbling in Pinterest because I think that could have the longer tail. I do a little Instagram, but that is about it. And I really considered just leaving it altogether. I'm never on Facebook. We were talking earlier about saying no, and I don't want to join any more Facebook groups. I don't care what information they have. I figure I'll hear about it on a podcast if it's great. I think social media has changed so much. In the beginning, it was great — you could find readers. Now it's just much harder to connect with readers there. I want to have a presence so that if people go look for me, they'll find my books and hopefully find a link to download a free book and read it or an audiobook and listen to it. Then they can get on my newsletter and connect with me there. That's my philosophy. Jo: I think so too. I am on Instagram @jfpennauthor in that I do post pictures there, and even very recently I've discovered how to do a reel, which is just hilarious — I'm only about seven years late. But I don't check my DMs, so if anyone messaged me on Instagram or Facebook, I'm just not getting them. Sara: I know. And I feel like there's so many places people can connect with you. I put up a post on Facebook and said, I'm not going to be here much anymore. If you're looking for me, you can find me on Instagram maybe, or sign up for my newsletter to really stay in touch. Jo: I think that's what we have to do. But our idea of this project-based approach to the author life and the author business doesn't suit social media, because the people who are really good on social media are on it multiple times a day, creating content multiple times a day. It just suits some people and not others. Sara: I do things and I take pictures and think, oh, I'll put this on Instagram. And then I don't ever do it. One time we went on a road trip and I took a bunch of paperbacks and dropped them off in the free little libraries. I took a picture at each one and I never posted those ever. I ran across them years later and thought, oh yeah, I did it but I didn't post it on social media. That's just not my thing. Special editions and physical design Jo: Although you did just say that you like doing the art and the photos, and you've done some beautiful special editions. You've done letters, you do a lot of physical design for your books. So talk about that — why you're doing that, why it's fun, and the pros and cons, because it can be a time suck and a money suck. Sara: Yeah. I think you have to figure out where your gauge is for that, because you can go all in and do everything for the special editions. I've come to the conclusion I'm going to survey my readers before I do another one and say, what do you really like about them? Because I do mine and release them on my Shopify store first — is it just that you're getting it first, or do you like all the bells and whistles? I enjoy doing the endpages and the ribbon, and I've done character art for them. But since my books are set in the 1920s, there's a lot of photos from that time period that are available. In Deposit Photos, you can go in and search for those. The last two books I did, I used photos that I thought captured what the characters would look like. That was a lot of fun to find and just include photos instead of character art. And it was a lot faster than waiting for character art too. The pros are that it's fun and you get to do things you don't normally get to do — finding beautiful illustrations for the endpages, doing the sprayed edges, just making it really special. Storytelling through letters Sara: I enjoy doing things that you can't do on Amazon. You just can't do letters on Amazon. With both Kickstarters, you could get three physical letters in the mail. They were a story told through letters, and they had art. The first one was black and white, and then the second set was colour. Since then, I've done colour, and it's a challenge to write those because it's a totally different type of writing. It's a 1,000 to 1,500 word little snippet, and where you end is important so that readers will be looking for the next one. Including art — whether it was a map, illustrations of what the view looks like, what the house looks like. Not that I illustrated it — I had somebody else help me do that. It's fun to think about how stories can be told in different ways. I love novels, but 70,000 words is a lot of words. That's a big project. Sometimes it's nicer to have a shorter project. The letters were shorter and a shorter time investment. I enjoyed them for that. For the cons — it's just a longer ramp up to get it going. If you want to do a special edition or letters or book boxes or anything like that, just estimate how much time you think you need and then multiply by three or five, because it's going to take so much longer than you think. Would you agree with that, with your special editions? Jo: Yeah. Although I think now I've got a process for it. Although, I did my book trailer for Bones of the Deep yesterday, and it reminded me — the book trailer is 30 seconds, and it took me nearly ten hours! Sara: I do believe that though. I completely believe it. Jo: Because I'm a bit of a control freak. I love working with Midjourney. I say I think I'm a control freak — of course I am. We all are as indie authors. But I'm a very visual author, and you sound like you are as well. I see the book, and if I'm generating pictures of the characters or the ship or what happens in the storm or whatever, then it needs to look like what's in my head. So I end up generating and generating, and then I did music and then — yeah, it's very creative, but it takes a heck of a long time. From Kickstarter to Shopify store Jo: Coming back to your letters and your Kickstarters — I did go check. It's been a while since you've done those. Have you changed to using your Shopify store, and will you do another Kickstarter? Sara: I may do another Kickstarter. I do feel like I found new readers on Kickstarter. That's a pro definitely — people will see your work that maybe would never see it on Amazon. It's a much smaller pool to stand out in. Whereas on Amazon there are thousands and millions of books, on Kickstarter there might be five historical mysteries or two at that moment. So it's easier to stand out. I'll probably do another Kickstarter, but to me it was difficult with the prep that went into it. Then the launch, and the launch kind of stressed me out. I know we talked to you on our podcast before your first Kickstarter and you were a little stressed, so I'm not as stressed as I would be with the first one. But it is a lot to prepare, and I do feel some pressure that I want this one to do well. And then the fulfilment — I like to do things in phases, so I felt like it was hard for me to move on to anything else while I was waiting for the books to arrive, because I didn't feel done with that until I had sent out the books. It just seemed like it took quite a bit of time. So with my next release, I thought, I'm going to launch this on my Shopify store and see how it does. I still did the special edition and I still did a lot of the things I learned to do with Kickstarter, like emailing my list a little more often and highlighting these special things. And coordinating with a couple of other authors in my genre to say, hey, I have a book out and it's a special edition — you might be interested. And then share their stuff when their book comes out. The first one I did, I had the book sent to me. I signed them, packed them, and sent them out. But the second one, I said, to save time and money, we were just going to do a digital signature. I had them shipped directly from Book Vault to the reader, and that just helped simplify things so much. Launching on my store, I didn't see quite as many sales or bring in quite as much money as I did on Kickstarter, but it took a lot less time. I feel that was a good trade-off. It simplified the time it took to do it, so I was able to get back to writing more quickly. The second one I launched on my store as well. I've done the spinoff series on my store — it's a three-book series — and I'll probably do the third book on my store too. Then maybe when I go back to my original 1920s series, which is the one that does the best and is my most popular, I may go back to Kickstarter with that one. I think it's nice to have the choice to launch on my store or Kickstarter. I can choose — do I have enough time to do it the way I want to on Kickstarter? Scarcity, direct sales, and training readers Jo: I feel like launching on my store, there's less of a time pressure. We don't really have scarcity in our business, and the only way to make it scarce is to have a limited-time offer. Which to me, Kickstarter by its very nature is a limited-time offer. Obviously it's easier for me because I'm near BookVault, so I go up there and physically sign the books, and I like doing that occasionally. But I hear you with the direct store, and I also presume it trains people to buy from your store. So how has your revenue shifted from the big stores like Amazon, Kobo, to Shopify, Kickstarter, direct sales? Sara: It's shifted a lot. I do the Shopify store just like I do everything else — in phases. I'm like, hey, I have a new release. Go buy it at my store. And I have a lot of sales. I also launched a third set of letters last year around October, leading into November. I said, you can get this series of letters — two a month all year in 2026. Go to my store, sign up for it, buy it there. They'll be launching in December. I push it, I talk about it. I do a podcast about the letters or the special edition on Mystery Books podcast. I ran a couple of ads, got the word out, saw some sales, got everything done, and then it just kind of tapers off. What I need to do is continue to market it, especially to my list — hey, did you know I've got these bundles? Did you know you can get bundles of paperbacks or audiobooks over here from me at a discount? I need to work that into my newsletter strategy. It's kind of like I use it in phases. I still have books on all the retailers and still promote those and link to them. But that's not my focus now. If I'm going to send traffic anywhere, I'm going to send it to my store. My mindset is more on direct sales and the special things I can do — the special editions, the unique things they can only get from me. I'll still do a BookBub if I can get one, and push that to the retailers. The smaller newsletter sites — I use those to reach readers there. But my focus is definitely on the special editions and doing things on my store that you can't get anywhere else. Beyond ebook, audiobook, and paperback Jo: A lot of people, new authors particularly, are thinking about ebook, audiobook, paperback. And all of those you can get anywhere — for both our books, you can get them in those formats anywhere. And large print as well. I have large print paperback, and I actually remember, it was probably five years ago when you were here and you mentioned large print hardback. And I was like, oh yeah, I should do that. Of course, I never did. You can't do everything. Sara: You can't do everything. Jo: You can't. But I think you probably can do a large print hardback on Amazon now with KDP Print — you can do hardback — but none of them are as good quality as the printing we get elsewhere. Also, as you say, all those special things — you actually can't sell them on Amazon. People can sell them secondhand or whatever, but you just can't do that. So I think that's the creative fun of having your own store or doing Kickstarters or selling direct — just all the other fun things that satisfy us creatively too. Because it's not all about the readers, is it? Sara: Right, because we want to be enjoying what we're doing. We don't want it to be a slog. Jo: What's the fun in that?! How long Sara has been an indie author Jo: Just remind us how long you've been doing this now. Sara: My first book came out in 2006. It was traditionally published, and I had a series of ten books with a traditional publisher. Then as that one was getting near the end, I was experimenting with indie — was a hybrid for a while. Then I went all indie pretty much. Jo: In what year? Sara: That was probably — I think my first indie book came out in 2012. So for a while I was trying to do indie and a traditionally published book, and that was very — I felt like I was torn in all kinds of different directions. I thought it was going to be so much simpler just to do this all myself. Maybe not, but — Jo: Pros and cons, as we said. Co-writing the Mystery and Thriller Trope Thesaurus Jo: One of the things you've done recently is co-written a Mystery and Thriller Trope Thesaurus with Jennifer Hilt, who's been on this show as well as your show. Tell us about co-writing, because I don't think you've done much co-writing. Sara: No, I hadn't. That was the first co-written book I'd ever done. And it was a great experience. Jennifer Hilt made it so easy. She has several books in this Trope Thesaurus series, so she had a format and we just used her format. We took the tropes and divided them up. She took half and I took half, and we went off and wrote on our own and came back together and then we would trade. It was really easy. I don't know that this is the way co-writing usually goes, but we did have a contract and we started out with all the normal things — a plan and a contract. We had to decide who was going to coordinate everything for the cover and the copy editing and all that. When we got done, we used Draft2Digital and did the payment splitting, which made that part easy. It's been a great experience, and I think it's just because Jennifer has done this before and she's really easy to work with. I highly recommend co-writing if you can find somebody like Jennifer who's already done it and can take you through the system. Jo: I think that's the point — if you have someone like Jennifer who has a layout, it's a bit like the For Dummies series. I had an opportunity to do something with them at one point, and it's so formulaic in terms of doing it, and then you're filling it in. Clearly Jennifer's managing that really well. The co-writing I've done with various people has been pros and cons, but it's not been in an established series. I love that you say that, but just to warn people — that might not be your experience. Sara: Yes. And I think it's so much about personality and how you work together, how you each write, and your deadlines. If you try to set a really close deadline — we pushed our deadline out. We had planned to do a Kickstarter with the launch of the trope book, and then she ended up moving and I had a bunch of stuff going on. We were like, you know what, that's fine. We won't do a Kickstarter. And it was okay. You just have to figure out how it's going to go. And if you have someone that's flexible when you need to be flexible, that's so important. Jo: Adjusting is the reality of life, isn't it? And I feel like the Trope Thesaurus — it's not going to necessarily have a spike sale and then disappear. It is an evergreen book, right? Sara: Yes. People will find it when they find the series. It's not something that has to be pushed during a certain time period and then we're done. It's a long-term, evergreen type book. The role of series and bundles Jo: Talking of series, you've obviously got multiple series. People should definitely go look — you've got great branding and your series are so clear. What part do series and bundles play in marketing in general, and in your direct sales? Sara: I like to bundle them for my direct store because I figure I need something special about my store — a reason for people to go there. They can get the books on Amazon and Audible and Spotify and all these places, so why would they go to my store? I've really leaned into bundles for the store, so they can get a three-book audiobook bundle or the whole series in pretty much all my series. They can do the paperback bundling. I've done a paperback starter series bundle where they can get each book one in my first three series bundled together through Book Vault. I thought I really need to do that with the audiobooks. That's on my list — to create a starter audiobook bundle. Bundles do well on Kobo. They draw readers in over there. And for the rare times I can get a BookBub, I think bundles seem to appeal to BookBub. If I'm going to pitch something, it seems like they like bundles. Readers like them too. Part of it is the convenience. You've got the whole series together and you can just read one after another. You don't have to go find it and figure out what order they're in. Jo: They do. And I love offering bundles in the Kickstarter as add-ons and on my Shopify stores as well. Because I'm always surprised — somebody's just found me and then they order the 13 ARKANE thriller paperback bundle, and I'm like, okay, wow. That just feels like a win. Sara: Yes. I love to see those come in and you think, oh, I wonder how they found me. Why they would dive in with the seven-book series. That's fantastic. Jo: It is interesting. With the paperbacks and the shipping, you drop some money for a complete print series. And then obviously it's usually a bit less on things like audio and ebook bundles, but it's still a real commitment. So yeah, everybody, we love bundles. Sara: We do. What Sara is excited about next Jo: I wanted to come back to the podcast, Wish I'd Known Then, which is brilliant. I often refer to it on this show. Hopefully we share quite a few listeners, and you and Jamie talk about industry changes, personal things. Given all the stuff that's going on, what are you excited about? What are you experimenting with? What changes are you seeing that you're enjoying? Sara: We appreciate the shout-out. Every time you give us a shout-out — and I do think we share a readership. I think you are our most frequently mentioned other podcast. We are always referring to you on Wish I'd Known Then. What I'm looking forward to is — I like seeing what other businesses or industries are doing and seeing if I can apply that to writing and books. That's how I came up with the letter idea. I saw some people doing that. I found out later there were some mystery-related mystery letter subscriptions, but I didn't know about them and they weren't well known. I thought, oh, I could try that. So I'm looking forward to doing more creative things that we haven't had the opportunity to do, but now we are going to have the tech and the fulfilment to do. Merch could be fun. I haven't ever delved into that. Translations — I didn't even mention translations earlier. I've done a couple of languages in my historical series, and I think it's really interesting the options we have now in translation. The books could go into so many more languages, so much easier. So I'm looking into that. Just reaching out and trying some of these new things that are on the horizon. You're much more futurist than I am. I'm much more about looking back at the past and going, oh, that was cool. Maybe we can do something similar, but different now. Finding creative inspiration from other industries Jo: That's interesting. How are you finding out that information about what other industries are doing? Because the curation of the information stream is hard for all of us. Sara: I don't know. I seem to run across things. I'm always reading and browsing online and seeing what people are talking about. I did see a post years ago about a company that was doing special edges — limited-edition special edges. When I saw that, I thought, oh, I wonder if I could do that. And I hand-stamped snowflakes on a Christmas book. Jo: Oh, I remember that. I actually bought a stamp. I got a (skull) stamp made. Sara: Oh, awesome. Jo: I never used it! Sara: Well, it's a lot of work. It takes time. But they're very special. Each one is unique, just like a snowflake. Each book has all these different types of snowflakes and ink colours on it. I'll see something and think, oh, I wonder if I could do that. And then I'm always consuming really quirky media. I'm into Asian dramas — Korean dramas, Japanese dramas — and I'm seeing trends over there for storytelling. The vertical dramas they're putting out, super short. I just wonder what that's going to turn into in the future. I'm not a video person, but in the future I think there could be short little videos that we could make of our books. That would be just crazy. I don't know that I would have the skills to do that, but we might be able to hire somebody to do that for us. Korean dramas and new storytelling trends Jo: There are lots of AI apps that are already helping with that. I do love making book trailers. And I have also thought about my short stories particularly — turning them into short videos. I've written a few screenplays, so I'm also thinking about that kind of visual-sized content. I also watch a lot of Korean shows. Sara: Oh, do you? Jo: I love Korean shows. Sara: Oh, we have to talk later. Jo: They're very good. I also like the Korean sports stuff and the cooking stuff, and they're just so good at hooking you in. Sara: Yes, they are. Jo: They are so good. Sara: They're really good at blending genres. And I've noticed with their storytelling, they're doing a lot of these stories they call isekai stories, where the main character falls into a story. I heard somebody talking about it, saying they think that's popular because we're so familiar with media entertainment — we kind of know where the story's going. So that's a new way. If your character falls into a fictional mystery and knows who the bad guy is and is trying to prevent a death or something, that's a completely different story than just a straight mystery. Jo: That's interesting. In a way, the LitRPG genre where the character goes into a game, or the character is in a game — I suppose it's got some relationship to that. But I think K-Pop Demon Hunters is like the most successful film and music and all of this kind of thing. It's clearly coming to more Western audiences. Sara: Yes. It's becoming much more mainstream than it used to be, I think. Jo: That's really interesting given that you're mainly a historical author. Are we going to get 1920s Korea? Sara: Oh, maybe. That's an interesting time period. Maybe my character needs to travel there. Jo: You have a travel series, don't you? Sara: Yes. I have a modern, cosy kind of travel series, and then in my 1920s series, it takes place mostly in England, but I have a spinoff with a character who's gone to Egypt, and I have three books set in Egypt. Jo: Well, you never know. Sara: I know. Maybe they need to travel. Jo: I love it. Okay, where can people find you and your books and your podcasts online? Sara: Thanks for having me. This has been so much fun. You can find me at SaraRosett.com. My store is SaraRosettBooks.com. You can find the podcast with Jamie and me, Wish I'd Known Then — it's everywhere, Apple, Spotify. We're even on Substack now. Yeah, that's where everything is. Jo: Brilliant. Well, thanks so much for your time, Sara. That was great. Sara: Thank you.The post Special Editions, Seasonal Podcasts, and the Art of Low-Key Book Marketing with Sara Rosett first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Join Tony Michas and John Mathews along with Imprint Cast Family Member, Paul Berriman discuss the March 2026 Film Bundles.The titles discussed include Directed by Sidney Lumet Vol 2, Directed by John Mackenzie, The Magnificent Seven Collection, Tales of the Wild West Collection One, Maroc 7, Some Girls Do, Hot Enough For June, 3 Into 2 Won't Go, Another Time, Another Place and Up the Junction.

Ever notice how some people don't date… they relocate?Three dates in and suddenly there's a toothbrush in your bathroom, a bonnet on your couch, and a “temporary situation” that's been temporary for six months.This episode dives into the chaos of romance turned real estate, when situationships start looking like lease agreements nobody signed.From blunts… to bundles… to a whole lot of bullshit, we're breaking down the wild ways people end up moving into somebody's life — and their living room.

Willkommen zu einer neuen Episode! Diese Woche haben wir wieder die perfekte Mischung aus Nerd-Talk fürs eigene Training und tiefgehenden Einblicken in die absolute Weltspitze für euch. Wir sprechen darüber, wie ihr euer Training abwechslungsreicher und verletzungsfreier gestalten könnt, bevor wir die Glaskugel rausholen und auf das anstehende Triathlon-Highlight blicken.Die Themen dieser Episode im Überblick:Training Talk: Hill Reps statt Bahn-Intervalle: Warum Nils – ganz in der Tradition von Trainer-Legende Arthur Lydiard – auf Hügelläufe schwört. Am Berg erreichst du superschnell hohe Laktatwerte bei einer deutlich geringeren Geschwindigkeit. Das bedeutet: Ein genialer Reiz, aber massiv weniger Impact und ein geringeres Verletzungsrisiko als bei 400ern auf der Bahn. Plus: Eine YouTube-Empfehlung zum legendären Lighthouse-Run der Raelert-Brüder auf Fuerteventura.Pace & Watt ignorieren: Nick berichtet von seinem Offroad-Long-Run ohne Blick auf Pace und Uhr, der einfach nur mega Bock gemacht hat. Nils erklärt, warum es auch auf dem Rad extrem wertvoll ist, die Wattwerte mal auszublenden und Long Easy Rides wirklich locker nach Gefühl zu fahren.Gegenwind-Eskalation & Sitzcreme-Talk: Die pure mentale Härte bei 165 km Gegenwind in Holland und warum man Radhosen nie ungewaschen "back-to-back" tragen sollte (Stichwort: Sitzpickel!). Wir diskutieren über die richtige Wäsche im Trainingslager und machen einen herrlichen Exkurs zu "Eules Gesäßcreme" aus dem Film Höllentour.Glaskugel: Ironman Texas Preview: Uns erwartet eines der stärksten Ironman-Felder aller Zeiten. Bei den Frauen blicken wir auf den Dreikampf zwischen Kat Matthews, Taylor Knibb und Solveig Løvseth. Gleichzeitig drücken wir den deutschen Starterinnen Jana Uderstadt und Johanna Ahrens die Daumen für die 6 Kona-Slots.Männer-Rennen der Superlative: Die Startliste liest sich wie ein Who-is-Who der Szene. Wir diskutieren die Chancen von Christian Blummenfelt, Yelle Geens, Patrick Lange, Jonas Schomburg und vielen mehr. Kann Jelle Geens seine krasse Form auf die Langdistanz bringen und wie rennt Jonas Schomburg das Ding an? Außerdem gibt es noch einen ganz kurzen Ausflug in den Radsport zur Flandern-Rundfahrt und Vorfreude auf Paris-Roubaix. Viel Spaß beim Hören!

Flat product sales can be frustrating, to say the least. Chasing quick digital wins or viral moments to fix them can be just as discouraging. Instead of falling into that trap, consider the real driver of sustainable success: connection. In this episode, we explore what it actually takes to build and scale an ecommerce brand today — from launching without an audience to turning first-time buyers into loyal subscribers. Matt Holman is the founder and CEO of Commerce Catalyst, where he helps ecommerce brands grow through strategy, operations, and — most importantly — community. With deep experience in subscription models and product growth, Matt brings a grounded, no-hype approach to building brands that last. In this episode, Matt breaks down how to grow an ecommerce brand through content, connection, and smarter subscription strategies, with tips for you at each stage. Build Demand Before You Scale One of the biggest misconceptions in e-commerce is that growth starts online. Matt flips that idea on its head. For early-stage brands, some of the most powerful momentum comes from offline experiences — farmers markets, local events, and in-person conversations. These environments don't just drive initial sales — they create something far more valuable: real-time feedback. You hear objections, discover what resonates, and refine your product faster than any analytics dashboard could tell you. At the same time, content has become the ultimate growth lever. Platforms like TikTok reward consistency, creativity, and authenticity — making it possible for even the smallest brands to break through.  The key isn't perfection, but volume and visibility. The brands winning today are content machines, showing their product in action and making it easy for customers to imagine themselves using it. Why Subscriptions Succeed (or Fail) When it comes to subscriptions, most brands focus on the wrong thing: retention tactics. But Matt explains that the real differentiator is the offer itself. If your only incentive is a small discount, you're not building loyalty — you're creating temporary buyers who are quick to cancel.  Instead, the most successful subscription brands think creatively about value. Bundles, partnerships, and added experiences all make the offer feel more compelling and harder to replace. Equally important is the product experience. The first interaction a customer has with your product determines everything. Clear instructions, thoughtful onboarding, and a sense of delight can turn a simple purchase into a lasting habit. Without that, even the best marketing won't save retention. At its core, subscription success comes down to this: is your product part of someone's routine — and does it deliver value quickly enough for buyers to feel the difference? Enjoy this episode with Matt Holman… Soundbytes 14:00–14:21 "That's a muscle you should be building and flexing. The biggest brands out there are content machines. And as an entrepreneur, if you're starting, you might feel like, 'Hey, I've got to go knock on doors.' And maybe that's the most effective way to start selling your product, but creating content about your product is a great way to start getting emails, getting interest, and getting actual sales." 22:11–22:29 "If it's a product that you can see a difference right away, feel a difference right away — and right away within 3-7 days — that's a really, really great thing. And also, as part of a routine, I think is really great. So, part of a routine, and I can see it or feel a difference." Quotes "The best growth doesn't happen alone — it happens in connection." "If your only incentive is a discount, you're not building loyalty." "The brands that win today are content machines." "Your first product experience determines whether someone stays or leaves." Links mentioned in this episode: From Our Guest Website: https://ccatalyst.co/ Connect with Matt Holman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holman-matthew/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commerce_catalyst_co/ Connect with brandiD Find out how top leaders are increasing their authority, impact, and income online. Listen to our private podcast, The Professional Presence Podcast: https://thebrandid.com/professional-presence-podcast Ready to elevate your digital presence with a powerful brand or website? Contact us here: https://thebrandid.com/contact-form/

LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Brilliant Honduran Cigars - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.SMALL BATCH CIGAR - SAVE 15% - Exclusive Cigar Retail Partner of the Lizards - Visit SmallBatchCigar.com and use code LIZARD15 for 15% off your order. Free shipping and 5% rewards back always. Standard exclusions apply. Simple. Fast. Small Batch Cigar.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Davidoff Winston Churchill The Original Series in Churchill with Hillrock Solera Aged Bourbon Whiskey. The guys discuss St. Louis trying to attract future PCA shows, they share another Hemingway offshoot shipping soon from Fuente and they discuss cigar brands not disclosing their blenders.PLUS: Aging Tobacco in Bales vs. Rolled Cigars in Bundles, Brands That Have Done a 180°, Cigar Smoking Hygiene, Cigars/Movies/Music for Dark Times, Price's Effect on Lizard Ratings, Where Else to Find Cohiba's Grassy Profile?, New Asylum 90x9, Raching's New Portable Draw Machine, Solera Aging + Dave Pickerill, Does Padron Thousand Series With Age Become Anniversary 1964?, Bam's Recency Bias & MoreJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com

Nick hat es wieder getan: Ein Looooong Ride über 238km nach Holland. Diesmal war wirklich alles dabei, was man nicht braucht: Dauerregen, Gegenwind des Todes und eine unfreiwillige Militärübung mitten im Matsch. Wir quatschen drüber, wie man sich da durchbeißt (oder eben nicht).Außerdem blicken wir auf den Ironman 70.3 Oceanside zurück. Was für eine Show! Wir feiern die krassen Leistungen ab und diskutieren eine Frage, die immer wieder für Zündstoff sorgt: Woher kommt eigentlich das Preisgeld für die Pros? Zahlen wir Amateure das mit unseren Startgeldern oder regeln das die Sponsoren? Es gibt weiterhin Klärungsbedarf.Und ganz wichtig: Bleibt bis zum Ende dran, da gibt's eine lebenswichtige Weisheit von Nils für den nächsten Race-Day: Traue niemals einem …. beim Ironman oder Marathon. Wer's schon mal falsch gemacht hat, weiß Bescheid.

Get your AIO Audit Here - Comment AIO in comments boxRyan Martin interviews Steve Pover and Nicole Loftus from Clearer.Io and we cover off how and why eCommerce businesses are utilising their products to help conversion rate, trust and loyalty! If you're still pouring money into ads hoping for more growth… you're playing the wrong game.In this episode, we unpack the massive shift happening in eCommerce right now, where smart brands are no longer chasing traffic, but maximising every single visitor.Because here's the truth:

Susi ist schon als Kind beigebracht worden, dass in ihrer Welt vor allem ein Gesetz gilt: Das ihrer Mutter. Wie es dazu kommt, dass sie eines Tages vor verschlossenen Türen stand und wer sie dann aufgenommen hat, das erfahrt ihr in dieser Folge. Ich gehe ab September übrigens auf Tour, tickets gibt es hier. Ich freue mich auf dich! https://www.ticketmaster.de/explore/paula-lambert Wenn deine Vulva Pflege braucht, bekommst du hier 20 Prozent: https://btbverse.xyz/discount/DR.%20VIVIEN%20KARL/PAULA_WINTER Spring Awakening bis zu 25% auf Bundles und 10% on top mit deinem Code bis zum 06.04.2026 bei glow25! Rabattcode: paulalambert-spring Rabattlink für das Kollagen Intensiv: https://serv.linkster.co/r/n2Vv4cA1Re

Ein großes Thema der Folge ist die aktuelle Debatte um Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE). Ausgelöst durch Sam Laidlows Petition diskutieren die beiden über Transparenz im Profisport, den Schutz sensibler medizinischer Daten und die Mythen rund um die leistungssteigernde Wirkung von Asthmasprays. Nils teilt dazu seine persönlichen Erfahrungen als Allergiker aus seiner Profizeit.Im Race-Talk feiern sie das beeindruckende Comeback von „Terminator“ Blummenfelt beim 70.3 Geelong und blicken voraus auf das „Assemble“ der Weltklasse-Norweger beim Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. Abgerundet wird die Episode mit amüsanten Anekdoten: Nils berichtet von einem ungewollten „Hobby-Race“ an der Alster, Nick von Sepp Breuers unglaublichem 460-Kilometer-Trainingstag auf Mallorca.Werbung: ⁠SAYSKY ⁠Mit dem Code PL15 bekommt ihr 15% auf ⁠saysky.de⁠ - auf alle regulären Artikel - gilt nicht auf Bundles.

A bundle invite lands in your inbox. A summit host wants you to “get exposure.” A conference asks you to speak. They all sound like growth, but only one question decides whether it's worth your time: is this the right audience, and are they actually buyers?We walk through how we evaluate bundles, summits, and conference stages without getting distracted by vanity metrics. I explain why bundles can be a gray area, how broad bundles attract freebie hunters, and what makes a niche-specific bundle convert. We also get practical about the backend: if sign-ups come through my checkout cart at a zero-dollar checkout, I can tag, track, trigger an email sequence, and offer an upsell immediately. If it's a CSV file dump, it can break your funnel and block fast conversions.Then we shift into summits and speaking gigs. I share why I'm more likely to say yes when I can teach, offer a clean opt-in from my presentation, and leverage a VIP upgrade that proves someone is willing to spend. For conferences, we talk about the make-or-break detail: can you sell from stage or invite people directly into a program? If you can, speaking becomes a reliable lead generation strategy, not just “visibility.”If you want more episodes like this, subscribe, share with a business friend, and leave a quick review so more people can find the show. What's the next promotion you're considering right now?Support the show

This week we discussed Update 47.2, responded to classic questions, and talked about our week in gaming. Game News Update 47.2 Release Notes A Look at Rivendell Housing by MMORPG.com Store Sales Spring Savings! Special Sales through March 26th! 30% off Profession Slot Unlock 40% off Classes and Races, including Bundles 50% off the Quest […]

Since 2013 Cherene Aubert has managed, advised, and executed ecommerce marketing campaigns. She's worked for agencies, merchants, and as a freelance consultant. Her D2C advisory firm, Growth Capital, helps scale premium, high-growth brands.Experience guides her advice. Brands are too quick to discount slow-moving products, she says. Bundles or buy-one-get-one offers are often better. Higher-priced goods typically appeal to existing customers, not new ones. Influencers drive acquisition.She shared those views and more in this episode. For an edited and condensed transcript with embedded audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/brand-strategist-ditch-the-discountFor all condensed transcripts with audio, see: https://www.practicalecommerce.com/tag/podcasts******The mission of Practical Ecommerce is to help online merchants improve their businesses. We do this with expert articles, podcasts, and webinars. We are an independent publishing company founded in 2005 and unaffiliated with any ecommerce platform or provider. https://www.practicalecommerce.com 

35% of Elizabeth's Amazon sales come from listings she created from scratch. She buys $20 items at TJ Maxx and sells them for $85 on Amazon. And she's never had more than 5-6 sellers on any listing she's built. Most have 2-3. Often it's just her.Elizabeth Thompson has been selling on Amazon for 20 years. She specializes in something most RA and OA sellers never even try: creating Amazon listings from scratch for products she sources through arbitrage. Today she walks through the entire process step by step, from brand approval to GTIN exemptions to using Amazon's AI tools to build a complete listing in 10 minutes.Chapters:00:00 - What If the Product Doesn't Have an Amazon Listing?02:10 - 20 Years on Amazon: From eBay to FBA04:27 - 35% of Sales From Listings She Created08:05 - Amazon Consulting: What She Teaches Other Sellers10:36 - When to Create a Listing vs. When to Walk Away14:00 - The First Sale: Testing Demand With Just One Unit16:09 - The GS1 Mistake That Ghost Listed 400 ASINs19:08 - The Math of Listing Creation22:03 - How to Actually Create a Listing From Scratch (Step by Step)26:00 - Brand Approval vs. Selling Approval (They're Different)31:00 - GTIN Exemptions: When There's No UPC37:26 - 10-Minute Listings41:00 - Using AI Create Amazon-Ready Photos in Seconds44:46 - Photo Rules: What Amazon Does and Doesn't Allow48:48 - Risk Tolerance53:00 - Bundles, Multi-Packs, and What to Avoid01:00:37 - Creating 30-50 Listings a Week: Is There a Limit?01:05:37 - Lightning Round: First Listing, Best Tools, and Best AdviceFollow Elizabeth:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThompsonMomCalendly Link: https://calendly.com/liz-iggysincFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/975965942459911/GO DEEPER WITH OAC+Want the full Keepa Academy training used by 7 and 8-figure sellers? It's included with OAC+, our private community of 200+ Amazon sellers.OAC+ includes:- Full Keepa Academy course- Sourcing courses and SOPs- Amazon to Amazon flip leads- Live coaching and Q&A- Suspension supportJoin OAC+: https://www.oachallenge.com/plusCONNECT WITH USTwitter: https://www.x.com/cleartheshelfWebsite: https://www.cleartheshelf.comTwitter: https://www.x.com/ChrisRacicWebsite: https://www.oaleads247.com

Fred Funk macht das, was er am besten kann: Er redet Tacheles. In dieser Episode legt Fred die Karten komplett offen auf den Tisch und analysiert mit Nils und Nick sein Rennen beim Ironman Neuseeland, das bei Kilometer 14 des Marathons ein vorzeitiges Ende fand. Ohne Ausreden beschreibt er, wie er sich auf dem Rad zurück in die Spitze kämpfte, dabei aber vielleicht die Körner liegen ließ, die ihm später beim Laufen fehlten. Er nimmt uns mit in den Moment, als die Konkurrenz vorbeizog und im Kopf die Erkenntnis reifte, dass die Top-4-Platzierung für den Kona-Slot an diesem Tag außer Reichweite war.Dabei geht es nicht nur um nackte Zahlen, sondern um die mentale Komponente eines Profisports: Fred reflektiert ehrlich über den „Plan B“ im Hinterkopf und wie diese Option seine Entscheidung am Wendepunkt beeinflusst hat. Er gibt Einblicke in die Herausforderungen der neuen 20-Meter-Regel , technische Probleme mit dem Flaschenhalter und seinen körperlichen Zustand nach dem Rennen. Diese Folge ist ein Deep Dive in die Psychologie des Scheiterns und gleichzeitig der Startschuss für die Mission Südafrika – wo es dann keine Optionen und keinen Plan B mehr geben wird.

Join Tony Michas and John Mathews along with Imprint Cast Family Member, Paul Berriman discuss the February Film Bundles.The titles discussed include Spellbinder, Vampire Circus, Cross Creek, King David, High Road to China, Target, Hard Country, Against All Odds, The Fabulous Baker Boys, The Fan, Mr. Jones, Wrong is Right, True Colors and Racing With the Moon.

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.03.05 at the Insight Retreat Center in Santa Cruz, CA. ******* Insight Retreat with Gil Fronsdal and Francisco Morillo (2026-03-01 00:00:00 -0800) ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/24529/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

This week, I discuss my review of Peacock's Super Bowl stream, which was executed flawlessly, along with some of the limited viewership numbers released to date. I also detail the new live TV bundles from YouTube TV, the launch of HBO Max in the UK and Ireland and a new bundle from Sky that includes Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix, and Hayu. I cover earnings results from Roku (full-year revenue up 15%), AMC Networks (AMC+ price increase), Optimum (lost 49,000 pay-TV subs), Amagi (which had its IPO last month) and positive earnings from Fastly and Cloudflare, with Fastly stock up 116% in the week of earnings.Finally, with the hyperscalers projected to collectively spend close to $700 billion in capex in 2026, I break down what we are seeing in the bond market for their capital raise, the risks, and why analysts expect free cash flow to plummet this year.Podcast produced by Security Halt Media

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In this episode of The Learning Curve, we celebrate Black History Month as co-hosts U-Ark Prof. Albert Cheng and Alisha Searcy of the Center for Strong Public Schools speak with A'Lelia Bundles, an accomplished journalist, television producer, and biographer of Madam C. J. Walker, about the life, legacy, and enduring significance of her remarkable great-great-grandmother. […]

In this episode of The Learning Curve, we celebrate Black History Month as co-hosts U-Ark Prof. Albert Cheng and Alisha Searcy of the Center for Strong Public Schools speak with A'Lelia Bundles, an accomplished journalist, television producer, and biographer of Madam C. J. Walker, about the life, legacy, and enduring significance of her remarkable great-great-grandmother. Ms. Bundles traces Walker's journey from her birth as Sarah Breedlove in post–Civil War Louisiana through an orphaned childhood marked by poverty, labor, and faith, and into her formative years in St. Louis, where church, music, and education shaped her ambitions. She explores how Breedlove's experiences with marriage, motherhood, and economic hardship informed her entrepreneurial drive, leading to the creation of innovative hair-care products and the launch of the Madam C. J. Walker brand. Bundles discusses Walker's development of a national training network that empowered Black women economically, her rise as America's first self-made female millionaire, and her philanthropic leadership. She also highlights Madam Walker's Westchester County, NY,  mansion estate "Villa Lewaro" as a Harlem Renaissance hub, and explores the cultural impact of Self Made. In closing, Ms. Bundles reads a passage from On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C. J. Walker.

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On today's show we go through the top streamers and how you can get their services for free or reduced price. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: YouTube TV launching new plans, better multiview in 2026 Free TV startup Telly only had 35,000 units in people's homes last fall Netflix added nearly half a million subs thanks to NFL games UFC Defends Ad-Heavy Paramount+ Debut Free Streaming Perks With the cost of streaming constantly going up the HT Guys are here to try and save you money. Almost all streamers offer some sort of discount via perks through Credit Cards, Cable and TV Providers, or Mobile Phone plans. On today's show we go through the top streamers and how you can get their services for free or reduced price.  Neflix T-Mobile: Netflix on Us is included with many of their higher-tier unlimited plans. It provides Netflix Standard with Ads for free.  Other carriers occasionally bundle it, but T-Mobile is currently the most consistent and prominent in the US. Xfinity (Comcast): Adding their "StreamSaver" bundle ($15/mo) includes Netflix Standard with Ads alongside Peacock Premium with ads and Apple TV+.   Similar occasional perks appear with Spectrum, Verizon Fios, or others during promotions, but they're not guaranteed long-term. Peacock Instacart+ If you subscribe to Instacart+ about $99/year, you can get Peacock Premium included at no extra cost. Xfinity Internet customers on Gigabit or higher plans can get up to 2 years of Peacock Premium free. Xfinity NOW TV streaming service subscribers get Peacock Premium included. Xfinity Rewards members (especially higher tiers like Diamond/Platinum) can claim Peacock Premium as a perk at no extra cost. Walmart+ membership often bundles Peacock Premium for free as part of the subscription benefits. Promotional deals or bundles — These pop up from time to time, and can save money. Student/Young Adult discounts — heavily reduced  about $5.99/month for students via verification or young adult offers. AppleTV+ When you buy a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV 4K, you get 3 months of Apple TV+ free.  Apple One bundle trial — Plans start around $19.95/month (Individual) after the trial, making Apple TV+ effectively part of a discounted bundle compared to subscribing separately. T-Mobile (US) — With qualifying Magenta or Magenta MAX plans, you can get Apple TV+ included at no extra cost. Some carriers (like Verizon or others in the past) have occasionally bundled Apple TV+ free or discounted with phone plans, but T-Mobile is the most consistent.  Peacock + Apple TV+ bundle — In some regions, you can bundle Apple TV+ with Peacock for around $14.99/month (saving over 30% compared to separate subscriptions).  Paramount+ Walmart+ subscribers ($12.95/month or $98/year) get Paramount+ Essential (the ad-supported plan) included at no extra cost. You can choose between Paramount+ Essential or Peacock Premium (with ads) as a streaming benefit.  DirecTV (top-tier/Ultimate packages) may offer complimentary Paramount+. Other providers like Hulu (as a Paramount+ with SHOWTIME add-on) sometimes have free trials or bundled access for eligible subscribers. Verified U.S. military members get 50% off any plan for life (via SheerID verification). This is a permanent discount. Teachers Discount — Teachers may get 50% off any plan. Hulu Eligible U.S. service members, veterans, and families can get 25% off Hulu (With Ads) through The Exchange (shopmyexchange.com).  Select T-Mobile plans include ad-supported Hulu for free. Some plans also bundle Netflix or other services. This can make Hulu effectively $0 if you already have or switch to a qualifying plan. Occasional promotions  from American Express Platinum and some other credit cards may offer free access to Hulu, Disney+, or HBO/Max bundles, but these are niche and time-limited. Bundles for Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu start around $9.99–$12.99/mo  can save from $5 to $15 when compared to separate subscriptions.  ESPN+ Verizon: Select Unlimited 5G plans include the Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Bundle (often Disney+ Premium, Hulu with ads, and ESPN Select with ads) at no extra charge. T-Mobile: Offers Hulu "ON US" with select plans, but ESPN+ inclusion is less direct—some bundles or promotions tie in Disney/Hulu/ESPN elements. It's more Hulu-focused, but check T-Mobile's streaming perks for any ESPN-related deals. Other carriers like AT&T may have occasional streaming bundles—verify your plan. Provider-included access: If you have cable/satellite/streaming TV services like DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Spectrum, Verizon FiOS, Cox, etc., you may get ESPN Unlimited or Select access included. Disney+ | Hulu Bundle - see above Disney+ Verizon: Several eligible Unlimited mobile plans (or certain home internet plans) include the Disney Bundle for free or at no extra cost. Disney+ | Hulu Bundle - see above Some cards (e.g., American Express Blue Cash Everyday) offer statement credits toward Disney+/Hulu (up to $7/month or similar). HBO Max If you have HBO through a cable/satellite package like DirecTV, or select plans from providers like Spectrum, internet service, or a wireless plan, you may get Max access at no extra cost. Sign in via the Max app with your provider credentials. Some older AT&T Unlimited plans or specific bundles still include it. Certain mobile carriers or services bundle Max for free or as part of a higher-tier plan. Examples include occasional Verizon or AT&T promotions (though many shifted to Disney bundles). Check your carrier's perks section—some offer limited-time free months.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Peter Armitage, CEO of Anchor Capital; Cobus Loots, CEO of Pan African; and Sithembile Bopela, an investment research analyst at FNB Wealth and Investments, about gold smashing through the $5 000 mark for the first time and what this historic surge signals for the global economy, investor sentiment and geopolitical risk. In other interviews, Cathrine Mushi, Councillor at ICASA and chairperson of the committee on End User Subscriber Charter talks about the new Icasa regulations on mobile data rollover and how they will affect consumers. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your customers are confused, you're leaving sales on the table. This episode will help you turn confused browsers into confident buyers. I'm sharing a coaching call with Caprice Ericson of Shop Pajama Mama, where I break down how to make it instantly obvious what you sell. We cover simple merchandising shifts that help customers see the value fast and say yes without needing a long explanation. You'll also learn how to set up your booth or display like a curated boutique, use visual cues that prevent “what is this?” confusion, and test what's working in real time so you can double down on the offers and displays that increase conversions. If you're ready to create an easier shopping experience that leads to more sales (in-person and online), press play.In This Episode, You'll Learn:00:40 The “you can't sell what they can't see” rule (and why premium products need extra clarity).01:45 Simple merchandising fixes to make your packaging work with you, not against you.03:00 The retail packaging trick Target uses when customers can't see the product.05:15 How to set up your booth like a boutique so shoppers understand your line instantly.07:30 Why customers buy the mannequin (and how to use that to increase conversions).10:00 Bundles that raise AOV, especially when sizing feels risky for gift buyers.12:45 How to test what sells in real time at markets before you scale.15:15 The mindset shift that will unlock your wholesale growth faster than you think.17:30 What retailers actually want to see (hint: not 300 prints).19:30 The easiest question to guide your next move: “How do I make it easy for them to say yes?”Resources + LinksReady to stop guessing and follow a proven system? Book your strategy call.Get business tips sent right to your inbox - join the newsletter!Watch on YouTubeFollowJacqueline on IG: @theproductbosstheproductboss.comShop Pajama Mama shop-pajama-mama.comIG: @shop_pajama_mama

Mind Pump Fit Tip: 10 amazing and weird ways probiotics benefit you. (2:14) Silicon Valley espionage. (18:45) Uncomfortable experiences training clients. (28:37) Iron sharpens iron. (33:51) Prioritizing your relationship above your kids, and the importance of establishing family values/foundations. (40:28) Fostering good bacteria growth with the Green Juice from Organifi. (50:41) Must-haves when building your house. (52:33) #ListenerLive question #1 – No matter what I do, I cannot gain muscle or weight. Please help. (1:00:57) #ListenerLive question #2 – I'm looking for advice on what program to do after completing Anabolic Advanced? (1:10:28) #ListenerLive question #3 – My current life routine only allows me to go to the gym 1 day per week, and maybe some weeks I will be able to squeeze in a second until March. Is there a program that you would recommend I follow during this time span? (1:18:48) #ListenerLive question #4 – I'm having a hard time gauging my results from Muscle Mommy. I was wondering if that is just how the program is written, as most women fear "getting bulky," or if my additional activity is hindering my progress? (1:33:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** November Black Friday Deals (Nov. 1-15th): Sitewide 60% off. That includes every single MAPS program, bundle, MOD, and guide. Enter the raffle now to win HUGE prizes: Bundles give you 10 entries, MAPS program gives you 3 entries, MODs or guides give you 1 entry. For programs go HERE. Enter the code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout.  Mind Pump Store Probiotic consumption relieved human stress and anxiety symptoms possibly via modulating the neuroactive potential of the gut microbiota Probiotics for Eczema: A Science-Backed Guide for Skin Health How Probiotics Can Help You Lose Weight and Belly Fat How Silicon Valley Became a Den of Spies - POLITICO Sal Di Stefano's Journey in Faith & Fitness – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1665: How Gyms Survived Shutdowns With Jason Khalipa Mind Pump #2290: Becoming a Better Man With Jason Khalipa Mind Pump #2225: How to be a Great Parent & Raise Successful Children With Adam Lane Smith Get a free Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase! As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders. The 8-count LMNT Sample Pack doubles down on our most popular flavors: Citrus Salt, Raspberry Salt, Watermelon Salt, and Orange Salt (2 stick packs of each flavor): Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Mind Pump #2684: Do ONLY These 8 Lifts to Achieve an Amazing Body Muscle Mommy Movement Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Peter Attia, M.D. (@peterattiamd) Instagram Jason Khalipa (@jasonkhalipa) Instagram Corinne Schmiedhauser (@mindpumpcorinne) Instagram  

Mind Pump Fit Tip: What would happen to your body if you only did 1 lift a day? (2:33) When your kids start to parent you. (18:51) The stress around birthdays and holiday planning. (21:41) What are the things that the data shows the people who are diagnosed with ADHD are worse at and better at? (26:56) Average IQ scores in every state. (38:11) Using a hot tub before lifting can increase performance. (40:44) Mind Pump Recommends ALLEN IV3RSON on Prime Video. (45:25) Why are some peptides more expensive than others? (47:12) Gyms and smoothies. (49:19) Meat sticks have been ruined forever. (57:48) #Quah question #1 – Are adduction and abduction machines actually useful? (59:49) #Quah question #2 – How do you set a goal for how much muscle to build during a certain time period? I have 6 months of "slow season," and I want to set a muscle goal instead of a weight loss goal. (1:02:51) #Quah question #3 – Are saturated fats just plain bad, or should they still be consumed in moderate quantities? (1:05:03) #Quah question #4 – I recently had to lighten my squat weight significantly to work on getting below parallel. When increasing the range of motion in a movement, are you still able to build muscle even if you have to decrease the weight? (1:17:19) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Luminose by Entera for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. ** Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Now through December 5, NOVEMBER of BOGOs on some of our best sellers - beef sticks, bone broth, Organ Complex, and Superfood bars. No code needed. ** November Black Friday Deals (Nov. 1-15th): Sitewide 60% off. That includes every single MAPS program, bundle, MOD and guide. Enter the raffle now to win HUGE prizes: Bundles give you 10 entries, MAPS program gives you 3 entries, MODs or guides give you 1 entry. For programs go HERE. Enter the code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout.  Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2684: Do ONLY These 8 Lifts to Achieve an Amazing Body Average IQ by State 2025  Can't Exercise? Study Suggests This Heat Therapy Is the Next Best Thing Prime Video: ALLEN IV3RSON - Season 1 Visit Joymode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Enter MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order. ** The McGill Hip Airplane - YouTube Mind Pump # 1872: Eight Benefits of Lifting With Light Weight Muscle Mommy Movement Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources  

 Kion Angelo Keely His main role with Kion. (2:01) How often do people cut corners? (4:05) The two paths with supplement companies —and why Kion chose the boring route. (9:10) Beating everyone with quality and education. (11:40) His greatest blind spot. (13:23) Essential amino acids vs. Whey protein powder for overcoming anabolic aging. (16:30) What makes one Omega-3 better than another? (24:10) The scientific breakdown of Omega-3s and why they are important to add to your diet. (26:08) How inflammation works, and how Omega-3s help the body heal faster. (29:44) Eating fish vs. taking a supplement, and what is the proper dose? (37:05) How to know if you have rancid fish oil. (39:12) Where they source their fish. (43:13) Busting the argument of the Omega-3 and 6s balance. (44:05) The two supplements that have a profound impact on longevity. (48:53) The hidden benefits of creatine. (49:41) The risks in the creatine space. (53:23) Leading from the front. (58:04) Methylation issues and creatine. (59:41) The Zion formula. (1:01:19) The BEST tasting coffee. (1:03:40) Top sellers. (1:10:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get 20% off Kion at getkion.com/mindpump Visit Pre-Alcohol by ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP25 for 15% off first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases, (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack) ** November Black Friday Deals (Nov. 1-15th): Sitewide 60% off. That includes every single MAPS program, bundle, MOD and guide. Enter the raffle now to win HUGE prizes: Bundles give you 10 entries, MAPS program gives you 3 entries, MODs or guides give you 1 entry. For programs go HERE. Enter the code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout.  Mind Pump Store Use protein powder? New report reveals that some have high levels of lead Mind Pump # 2432: The Truth About Essential Amino Acids with Angelo Keely Stimulation of muscle protein synthesis with low-dose amino acid composition in older individuals Omega-3's could protect women against Alzheimer's New research reveals how creatine supports a sleep-deprived brain Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Angelo Keely (@angelokeely) Instagram Website https://www.angelokeely.com/ Kion (@kion) Instagram Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Featured Guest/People Mentioned Angelo Keely (@angelokeely) Instagram Website Kion (@kion) Instagram Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram  

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Why you need to be careful when taking "science bros" advice. (3:06) Service makes a HUGE difference. Sal's experience at Disneyland. (17:58) The secret to rapid hair regrowth. (31:56) Caldera Lab's new hair care system. (34:13) Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may also curb drug and alcohol addiction. (35:48) Cavities/gum disease and its connection to strokes. (40:50) Adam's brilliant job for kids. (44:40) Mind Pump's Black Friday Sale is live! (51:50) Thanksgiving season is here. (53:10) The most overrated/underrated Thanksgiving dish. (55:10) #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the best way to go about resetting my gut and getting myself back on the right track for longer-term health? (58:19) #ListenerLive question #2 – Can you provide some advice on my lifting progress, specifically concerning muscle loss during a cutting phase? (1:07:11) #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you change up the programs to be a little more lower body focused since my upper body already takes a lot of abuse with my daily life? (1:16:17) #ListenerLive question #4 – Tell me how to improve problem areas when following MAPS 15? Given where I'm at in life, should I try to do a longer program again or continue with MAPS 15? (1:25:33) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order of their best products. ** Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** New users receive their choice of a whole turkey in their first box, a ham in their first box, or ground beef in every box for the lifetime of their subscription. ** November Black Friday Deals (Nov. 1-15th): Sitewide 60% off. That includes every single MAPS program, bundle, MOD and guide. Enter the raffle now to win HUGE prizes: Bundles give you 10 entries, MAPS program gives you 3 entries, MODs or guides give you 1 entry. For programs go HERE. Enter the code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout.  Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2665: Why "Science-Based" Lifting Is Killing Your Gains Ask Mind Pump Baldness Breakthrough: Fat Cells Could Be The Secret to Rapid Hair Regrowth Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may also curb drug and alcohol addiction Cavities and Gum Disease Could Nearly Double Stroke Risk Visit Troscriptions for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP for 10% off your first order. ** MP Holistic Health Mind Pump #2615: Identifying Food Sensitivities With Dr. Stephen Cabral Muscle Mommy Movement Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Ben Bruno (@benbrunotraining) Instagram Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram  

Metabolic Healing vs Fat Loss: Which Comes First? Understanding the importance of your metabolic health, and defining metabolism in a nutshell. (1:58) Defining a "broken metabolism" and how it got that way. (4:09) What it feels like. (18:42) How to "fix" your metabolism. (20:04) What does that then feel like? (28:01) The success is in the setup. (29:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned Mind Pump Concierge Coaching Visit Our Place for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout to save up to 35% sitewide now through January! See why more than a million people have made the switch to Our Place kitchenware. With their 100-day risk-free trial, free shipping, and free returns, you can shop with total confidence. Shop the Our Place Holiday Sale right now! November Black Friday Deals (Nov. 1-15th): Sitewide 60% off. That includes every single MAPS program, bundle, MOD and guide. Enter the raffle now to win HUGE prizes: Bundles give you 10 entries, MAPS program gives you 3 entries, MODs or guides give you 1 entry. For programs go HERE and for bundles go HERE. Enter the code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout.  Mind Pump Store Studies Address Muscle Loss Caused By GLP-1 Drugs Mind Pump #2372: Five Steps to a Faster Metabolism Mind Pump #2457: Four Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism Mind Pump #2630: Fat Loss & Optimizing the Metabolism With Dr. Ben Bikman Mind Pump #2690: The NEW DIET Everyone Is Using For Fat Loss Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources  

This week, Jason is joined by author, entrepreneur, professor, and most notably former member of the FBI, known as the mast negotiator, Chris Voss! Chris earned that title throughout his time serving as the lead crisis negotiator for the New York City division of the FBI, and then as FBI's Chief International Hostage and Kidnapping negotiator. In 2008, after spending 24 years and working 150 international hostage cases for the FBI, Chris founded the Black Swan group which serves as a consulting and training agency for both businesses and individuals on negotiating skills. He has also published several NYT bestselling books. The former FBI hostage negotiator pulls back the curtain on the art and science of high-stakes communication. Chris breaks down his thoughts on President Trump's negotiation tactics, explains what an “accusation audit” is and why it's so effective, and shares how he reacts when others use his own techniques against him. He dives into knowing when to walk away, why every interaction should end on a high note, and what to do when you're being ghosted. Chris also brings his negotiation expertise into everyday life—offering strategies for navigating dating, marriage, and divorce, the power of telling the truth, and why curiosity can be a superpower when dealing with tight-lipped people. He reveals how a kidnapping hostage negotiation unfolds, the cost of a bad deal, why trusting your gut matters, and his best tips for negotiating your salary. Chris reveals all this and so much more in another episode you can't afford to miss! Host: Jason Tartick Co-Host: David Arduin Audio: John Gurney Guest:  Stay connected with the Trading Secrets Podcast!  Instagram: @tradingsecretspodcast  Youtube: Trading Secrets Facebook: Join the Group  All Access: Free 30-Day Trial  Trading Secrets Steals & Deals! Square: If you're starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at square.com/go/tradingsecrets  Momentous: Momentous Creapure ® Creatine is backed by leading performance experts like Dr Andrew Huberman and Dr Stacy Sims. Sourced exclusively in Germany, Creapure sets the gold standard for creatine, delivering the purest form, creatine monohydrate, that's rigorously washed and never cut with fillers. Go to livemomentous.com, and use promo code TRADINGSECRETS for up to 35% off your first subscription order Boll & Branch: Boll & Branch makes upgrading your bed easier than ever with curated Bundles for a sanctuary of comfort. For a limited time get 20% off Bed Bundles, plus free shipping and returns, at BollAndBranch.com/tradingsecrets.

In December 2022, a hunter found the dismembered body of Mindy Kassotis in the Georgia woods. The victim was the wife of Nicholas Kassotis, a decorated Navy JAG officer who lived a profound double life. We uncover how Nicholas created "Jim McIntyre," a phantom FBI agent, to control and isolate Mindy, ultimately leading to malice murder and dismemberment.   Thank you to this week's sponsors! Boll & Branch makes upgrading your bed easier than ever with curated Bundles for a sanctuary of comfort. For a limited time get 20% off Bed Bundles, plus free shipping and returns, at BollAndBranch.com/MOMS.  Take care of your liver today! Save 25% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/MOMS or entering MOMS at checkout.  Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.