Podcasts about Chocolate

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Chuck and Roxy are back and open the show with 5 Mediocre Minutes as they welcome back Larry Shore (Episode 254) to the show as they discuss the craziest things people have or have tried to sneak into a movie theatre! Next it's time to "Meet the Littles" as our hosts finally welcome Mort Danziger to the podcast. (17:00) They talk all about his background in candy making and what it's like to live 2 blocks from Dodger Stadium. PLUG: "Lazar's Chocolate" in Great Neck, NY AND Wheatley Plaza in Greenvale, NY WEBSITE: lazarschocolate.comChuck Todd's: "The Chuck Toddcast" - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chuck-toddcast/id1156592336Then our hosts close out the show with some save the dates, a bowling segment, and your emails. (42:00) They also reveal their picks for the Toy Hall of Fame!SONG: “Forsaken” by Silver Lining Spotify, SoundCloud, Facebook, (Search Silver Lining) JINGLE: "This Is Harrowing" (This Is Halloween, from Nightmare Before Christmas) A parody of a song by Danny Elfman.A Collaboration by robert berg in Pittsburgh, PA & Jason Fuse in Los AngelesRecorded: 10/18/2015  Released: 10/21/2015  First aired: unairedPodcast Website - www.loyallittlespod.com  Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/loyallittlespod/membershipPodcast Email - WTFCPODNET@GMAIL.COMTwitter:@loyallittlespod Instagram: @theloyallittlespodcastPODCAST LOGO DESIGN by Eric Londergan www.redbubble.com Search: ericlondergan or copy and paste this link! https://www.redbubble.com/people/ericlondergan/shop

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Italian confectionery giant Ferrero, maker of Ferrero Rocher and Nutella, is in a standoff with Turkish hazelnut dealers. Why? Turkey, the world's largest hazelnut producer, has been hit by poor weather, a bad harvest, and pest infestations, sending prices soaring.In Jamaica, a catastrophe bond will release millions to help the country rebuild after Hurricane Melissa.Meanwhile, who is Nvidia, the world's most valuable company, selling AI chips now?And with pumpkins, costumes, and candy, billions are spent worldwide each Halloween, boosting economies everywhere.Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer/Editor: Niamh McDermott

What if your kid's Halloween candy was healthier and better for the environment? Swiss…

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What if your kid's Halloween candy was healthier and better for the environment? Swiss researchers may have made that fantasy more viable with their creation of “whole-fruit chocolate.” We all...

This week we're breaking down the truth about two of our favourite topics: bread and chocolate. We unpack the confusion around gluten and gut health, explaining what the science really says about inflammation, how wholegrains and sourdough compare to refined options, and when cutting out wheat is genuinely helpful versus when it's just another wellness myth. We also explore the surprising benefits of dark chocolate, from its antioxidant-rich polyphenols to its links with mood, cognition and even gut health. Plus, we share a simple digital wellbeing tweak that's helping listeners spend less time scrolling, and answer your questions on vitamin D, plant diversity and healthy eating on busy days. Recommendations from our amazing listeners Ailsa from Birmingham suggests we try switching our phone screens to black & white. A really simple hack that helps prevent us getting distracted by our phones, by making them less interesting to look at. Find out how you can do it here Hanna recommends True Dates - taste great and full of fibre! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jenna and Leanne sit down with Mary J. Blige to discuss her upcoming concert film. Also, Devyn Simone joins to host Relationship Court, where couples will present disagreements they need some help resolving. Plus, Katie Lee Biegel stops by to showcase some delicious Halloween recipes. And, some helpful tips on how to avoid common makeup mistakes at any age.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Era para ser apenas uma noite de festa, mas bastou uma porta errada para transformar tudo em tragédia.Produção: Crimes e Mistérios BrasilNarração: Tatiana DaignaultEdição: Tatiana DaignaultPesquisa e Roteiro: Tatiana Daignault Fotos e fontes sobre o caso você encontra aquiO Café Crime e Chocolate é um podcast brasileiro que conta casos de crimes reais acontecidos no mundo inteiro com pesquisas detalhadas, narrado com respeito e foco nas vítimas.Não esqueça de se inscrever no podcast pela sua plataforma preferida, assim você não perde nenhum episódio. Siga-nos também em nossas redes sociais:Instagram Facebook X AVISO: A escolha dos casos a serem contados não refletem preferência ou crítica por qualquer posição política, religião, grupo étnico, clube, organização, empresa ou indivíduo.

It's the day before Halloween so you know what time it is? Time to list your Mount Rushmore of Candies and Chocolates?

Send us a textMaria thinks copying answers from her teacher's book is “no big deal”—until a cookie caper with her little sister, Yo-Yo, makes the truth impossible to hide. Later in Sabbath School, the Shoebox Kids study Achan's story and learn that God sees everything and wants honest hearts. Maria realizes she needs to tell the truth, too. A relatable story about temptation, telling the truth, and how God helps us choose integrity even when no one is watching. Talk about it:Why did Maria think copying the answers didn't matter at first?How did Yo-Yo's “chocolate on her face” help Maria see her own mistake?What does Achan's story teach us about hidden choices?What is one honest choice you can make this week?Visit our website: kathyskidsstorytime.orgWe'd love to hear from you.To reach us quickly, click the “Send us a text” link at the top of the episode description.Or write to us by mail:Kathy's Kids StorytimePO Box 44270Charlotte, NC 28215-0043

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Why does our Halloween candy taste so different now?  How much Chocolate is needed in a fun size chocolate bar to still be able to call it chocolate and what the heck is the rest of it? On today's episode we speak to a food scientist to answer those questions and more.  Then Jason talks to the founders of “Final Girl wines” a winery founded on horror films.  Happy Halloween and make sure to subscribe to sommtv.com and rate and review this podcast wherever you listen.  

Ahad Afridi, CMO for the Americas at Pladis, owner of Godiva, shares how the legacy chocolate house's “hundred-year reboot” is reshaping the brand for a new generation of snackers, particularly millennials and Gen Zers. Episode TranscriptPlease note, this transcript  may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio. Damian Fowler (00:00):I'm Damian Fowler.Ilyse Liffreing (00:01):And I'm Ilyse Liffreing,Damian Fowler (00:02):And welcome to this edition of The Big Impression.Ilyse Liffreing (00:09):Today we're joined by Ahad Afridi Chief Marketing Officer for the Americas at Pladis, the company behind the Godiva brand, those premium chocolates we all live.Damian Fowler (00:20):We're diving into Godiva's bold new campaign, featuring Leighton Meester portraying the legendary lady, good diver, a modern spin on an iconic story of courage and individuality.Ilyse Liffreing (00:31):We'll talk about how the brand is trying to stand out ahead of the holiday season and how Pladis is evolving its brands for the next generation of snackers.Ahad Afridi (00:40):Let's get into it. It's a comprehensive launch. It's a launch of a new product within the Godiva range called Masterpiece, but it's also the start of a brand reset. And so part of this has an eye towards the now of launching this new product that's great, but also towards activities that are going to happen over the next one year. Godiva turns 100 next year, and so what we wanted to accomplish was the first big step in this centennial, what we call re-imagining of the Godiva brand.Speaker 2 (01:17):Yeah, that's a legacy brand for sure.Speaker 3 (01:18):And happy birthday as well.Speaker 2 (01:20):Thank youSpeaker 3 (01:20):A hundred years. Thank you. Thank you to Godiva. On behalf of Godiva, I'd say thank you.Speaker 1 (01:26):Yeah. In that hundred, how would you define what Godiva stands for as a legacy brand over that century?Speaker 3 (01:34):Godiva is a premium chocolate brand. It's been called a luxury chocolate brand, but we prefer to call it premium because it makes it more accessible, which we can talk about a little bit more. It's a Belgian heritage brand. Belgian chocolates are different than the normal. Speaker 2 (01:51):That's good, in my opinion,Speaker 3 (01:53):Different than the normal chocolate milk-based chocolate, but it's just great tasting, high quality chocolate that you feel great giving to others as a gift and having for yourself as well.Speaker 1 (02:08):So just to ask you about this specific campaign, what made you wanted to bring that legacy as it were up to date? Is that the right way of putting it into today's culture through this campaign?Speaker 3 (02:18):Yeah, in a way. Let's say it's a hundred year reboot because turning a hundred, you have to celebrate your heritage, but reposition for the future. So it's about getting contemporary, bringing some of those traditional values and equities of the brand, but modernizing them for today and starting this, what we call re-imagining with totally new offerings coming over the next one to two years. We've started with what we call Masterpiece, and Masterpiece is a small chocolate piece that comes in a bag with multiple pieces in there, and it's great for sharing with others or treating yourself. So this is the first step. We've just launched this now it's in the market. In the next few weeks you'll see a totally reimagined what we call gold box and truffle box, which is high-end premium chocolate in specialty stores and on the giva.com website where we've totally revamped chocolate and got new offerings in that. So that's coming over the holiday period, Valentine's Day, there'll be another new collection coming next fall. Towards the end of the next year, we'll have some more gifting chocolates available that will be broadly available. And that's the start. And then after that, in the year 2027, we've got other exciting things coming in. So it's a sequenced campaign. Speaker 2 (03:47):Good timing for the holiday season, I'm sure.Speaker 3 (03:50):Exactly, exactly. Holiday seasons are important for us. Every day is important for us, but the holiday seasons are very important for us. Yes.Speaker 2 (03:58):Can you describe a little bit of the campaign itself and what viewers might see and experience as they witness the campaign?Speaker 3 (04:06):Yeah, I guess the first thing you'll see is a wonderful cinematic traditional sort of advertising, which has got some drama in it. It's got wonderful aesthetic, but at its heart it's a product centered ad and the product is celebrated in there, the taste of that. So that's let's say the hero piece or the centerpiece. But in addition, what you'll see is a lot of social content in different variations. You'll see different versions in digital tv. You'll see a billboard coming later, so some nice still art coming there. Now what's unique about this is we didn't look at it as just a specific campaign and a point of time. We look at this as a one year program where we're relaunching the brand. So you'll see Layton Meer again in the holiday periods, Valentine's period and throughout next year. WhySpeaker 1 (05:03):Leighton Meester? I mean, I know Ilyse is a fan.Speaker 2 (05:06):Oh yeah. I mean Gossip Girl lover obviously.Speaker 3 (05:10):Well, she's a great representation of some of the values of Lady Godiva and Lady Godiv was the, let's say the initial inspiration for the brand. It's obviously called Godiva. So she, lady Godiva played a big role in the identity of the brand. But Leighton Meester is someone that we respect a lot. She's very popular, she's highly likable, she's multifaceted, great actor, musician person who has her own specific identity, and we think that's a great person to partner with in thisSpeaker 2 (05:52):Now premium chocolate, that space is a pretty packed one. How does this campaign really help the brand stand out, especially as we head into those important holiday seasons?Speaker 3 (06:04):Yeah, so premium chocolate is a growing segment within overall chocolate. So certainly chocolate's a very broad area, so many different offerings, and premium is a very important segment within that. And there are different offerings within premium. We like to consider Godiva as the high end of the premium segment. And there's something special. It's like in a category full of square shapes and round shapes,Speaker 4 (06:32):You'veSpeaker 3 (06:33):Got Godiva coming in with something totally different. And if you see the Masterpiece product, you'll see it's a very unique sort of shape there. So we pride ourselves in being kind of the premium of the premium but being accessible. And it's our goal to provide unique offerings that really tastes great and are cut above the rest of premium, but yet at let's say a fingertip away from desire.Speaker 1 (07:04):When you say relaunch, what does that mean? Does it mean like you're trying to reach new audiences, new consumers? How are you thinking about the people you're trying to reach? And I guess that does tie in with getting a celebrity like Leighton Meester.Speaker 3 (07:21):Yeah, it's important for us to connect with a broader range of consumers, younger consumers. So we're trying to get millennials and Gen Zs now, which the brand hadn't really targeted before and over a hundred year period you will have a core cohort which will age over time, and we're making a purposeful effort to try and reach a broader audience. Now contemporize the brand and our activities around doing that,Speaker 2 (07:53):Does that also have to do with perhaps the decision to call it premium chocolate versus luxury chocolate or what is that thinking?Speaker 3 (08:02):Well, the category is divine is premium chocolate, but people say good dive is a luxury brand and sometimes people talk about chocolate as being luxury. I don't think chocolate should be luxury. Chocolate should be accessible as well. And so it's really around that. It's not a conscious big effort saying, Hey, call us premium. Don't call us luxury.Speaker 3 (08:23):You can call us what you want, but it's just great tasting chocolate that is accessible. And our key point is luxury is often reserved for special occasions or milestones and that's certainly fine, but could dive a chocolate is also accessible every day. A little bit of happiness and a little smile is an everyday treat that we all have a right to.Speaker 1 (08:50):My wife reminds me of that every day. She says, should we have a chocolate? Now she's a millennium. She'll be very happy if I give her a Godiva chocolate. Well, we have them here for you to try. Okay, well we will just pause the podcast.Speaker 1 (09:07):We right back anyway. So just to talk about PLAs. So good diver is one of the brands within Pladis and which has a big portfolio of snacking. I just want to talk a bit more about the consumer you're trying to reach. What kind of insights have really shaped how you think about this new strategy?Speaker 3 (09:30):Chocolate plays a meaningful role in people's everyday lives. It's not something that's only reserved for special occasions once or twice a year. And so what we see is that people need, if you look at what we call a demand space map of consumers needs and occasions during the day, there are many opportunities in there for us to provide little bits of happiness, little bits of indulgence, a treat for yourself that is accessible and that's important for us. That's an important insight. The second is that chocolate is more than a product, but it may provide an emotional benefit. It might make you feel good, it might help you connect with others. It might be a reboot for the rest of the day, three o'clock, little piece of chocolate it with a coffee or a cup of tea or something like that is fantastic. So we've mapped consumer occasions to see that that's important. So those are really two very important insights for us.Speaker 2 (10:38):Curious, now that the campaign is out, I know it's early days, but are there any KPIs that you're really keeping your eye on or your hopes around brand impact that you're going to get from this campaign?Speaker 3 (10:54):Yes. Well, we have a broad range of metrics that we look at. You can bucket them around awareness and visibility as one. Engagement. How consumers get involved is to sentiment, what are people saying and how do they feel about it. And then importantly, fourth but not least, is the commercial impact. What kind of sales impact do we have? How's it driving the business? And we're one week into the campaign,(11:20):So we don't have any of those metrics now, but we will be tracking them. But what we're very encouraged by is just the initial, let's say feedback, what people are saying, how much people are talking about it and what they're saying about it. And it's very, very positive what we're hearing about this. And even in this first week, we're seeing remarkable engagement. People are even reediting bits of the ad and combining it with Layton Meer in other roles. It's a very scene in one of her previous shows, which she's very famous for where she says, lady Godiva is my only friend. So we're getting recut edits of that with snippets of the new ad. So consumers are sending those back to us.Speaker 2 (12:09):Now. You've talked before about how storytelling is very key to building great brands. Has this campaign changed how you think about what really connects with today's consumers?Speaker 3 (12:22):I think this campaign will confirm what we think is important in storytelling. And for us, storytelling has got to be something that captures people's attention, draws some interest, so they stick with it and is something that they'll remember later on. And we are trying to find new ways to deliver that and create that impact. But within that, we have to embed elements of the brand and the product experience that's so important in that. And this first centerpiece ad is a wonderful example of that because it's a captivating ad, but at the heart it is a product brand centered ad. So I think that's very important is to combine those things.Speaker 1 (13:14):When we look at the sort of bigger shift, and you've sort of addressed this a little bit, but I'm just curious, we are in a moment of time where people are a little bit anxious in some cases about the economy and where things are going. How do you market into that where you're talking about the importance of premium at a time, that might be something where people would think, oh, should I, shouldn't I? How do you think about that?Speaker 3 (13:42):Well, the good thing about chocolate is it is something that's important every day or can be important every day. It should be accessible every day. And whether the economy goes up or it goes down, it's something that's there. And available chocolates, you were talking earlier about luxury. God, IVA is not a Hermes bag. You don't have to wait two months, or sorry, two years to get that. It's something there that you can have. And if it provides that little bit of lift, that smile on your face, that moment of connection, that's something that is important for people regardless of economic conditions. And if they're having some moments in life or particular experiences in life where they need a little pick me up even more than it plays an even bigger role. So it's our job to provide the right offerings, make them accessible and be available for them.Speaker 1 (14:45):Does it signal anything about how you might approach other Plaice brands? I know they're very different, but justSpeaker 3 (14:52):Yeah, we have multiple other brands around the world and some are chocolate, some are biscuits, some are cakes. And each brand has to find a way to tap into consumer desire. And our Pladis mission we say, is happiness in every bite. And that's what we're trying to deliver. And each brand has to try and deliver that in its own unique way.Speaker 2 (15:22):Now with a heritage brand such as Godiva, how are you still keeping it modern while staying true to its heritage? Because the snack worlds today is changing so fast, we have new wellness trends all the time, digital shopping, et cetera, et cetera.Speaker 3 (15:39):Well, it's such an important question because the challenge for every brand is to be relevant today. And what got you there in the heritage is helpful, but it doesn't necessarily deliver against what makes you relevant for today. It just makes people notice or gives you a little bit of credibility or trust. So a big part of this brand, re-imagining it a hundred years is about that. It's about contemporizing the brand, making sure that we stand out in today's world, that we're conveying those benefits that meet the needs of today's consumers, that we are using the right codes to communicate Kate and making it easy for consumers to notice us, to think about us, to remember us to desire us.Speaker 2 (16:33):How do you think about the way modern brands are going about marketing? Are there any interesting tidbits or trends that you're noticing?Speaker 3 (16:43):Lots of littles. There's a study by work that talks about the aggregate, let's say the cumulative effect of little bits of exposure on your brand actually deliver more than singular big pieces of visibility. And if a brand can try and do that show up in different places, just little bites, little bite size bits ofSpeaker 4 (17:10):ContentSpeaker 3 (17:11):That comes across a lot, that is a great way for connecting and getting consumers to remember you.Speaker 1 (17:18):We've got these kind of quick fire questions here at the end. And what's one thing that you're obsessed with figuring out in confectionary marketing right now?Speaker 3 (17:30):I'm obsessed with figuring out how to connect with consumers in a meaningful way. And that is evolving. It's very difficult. Consumers are bombarded with so many stimuli that the ability to connect with them in a relevant way is so important.Speaker 2 (17:49):Outside of snacks, do you have a brand that you really admire for nailing culture and doing just that?Speaker 3 (17:58):Yes, I love what Heinz is doing. They're fantastic. They're a great example of leaning into your heritage, creating distinction versus other brands in a category that seemingly doesn't have a lot of variety. They are very strong at having distinctive brand assets that they tap into all the time. Make it easy for consumers to think about them, remember them, and they're great at tapping into culture. They've got great little mini campaigns under their overall brand platform. It has to be hez that keep the brand very vibrant. I love what they're doing.Speaker 1 (18:42):What's the best piece of marketing advice you've ever received and do you still follow it?Speaker 3 (18:47):Message delivered does not mean message received. And I think that that applies not just to marketing, it applies to change management leadership. And it's something that I think about a lot, especially now. So if you think about it from a marketing perspective, a brand manager's perspective, it's easy to fall in the trap that if you create something and you put it out there that consumers are going to notice it, love it, and buy your brand. And what we try and tell them is, this is not Iowa Field of dreams. It's not a build it and they will come. You have to really work hard at creating relevance and getting noticed and the odds are stacked against you. So making sure your message or your intent is received, not just delivered is very important.Speaker 2 (19:42):Very nice. One more for fun. If money were no object, what's a dream marketing move you'd make?Speaker 3 (19:52):So I can give you the traditional answer on top of those lots of littles. It'd be great to have some big mega programs. I would love to have, we're talking about Godiva today. I'd love to have Godiva in the Super Bowl. I'd love to have Lady Godiva show up and present the trophy, the NFL trophy or the US Open Tennis trophy or I'd love that stuff, but I'll go past that. It would be great to have Lady Godiva as a Marvel superhero movie and have her deliver chocolate to save the world. Something's going on and she just comes and gives a little piece of chocolate and everything's okay. And that's itSpeaker 1 (20:36):For this edition of The Big Impression.Speaker 2 (20:38):This show is produced by Molten Hart. Our theme is by love and caliber, and our associate producer is Sydney Cairns,Speaker 3 (20:45):And remember lots of littles. There's a study by work that talks about the aggregate, let's say the cumulative effect of little bits of exposure on your brand actually deliver more than singular big pieces of visibility.Speaker 1 (21:03):I'm Damian and I'm IlyseSpeaker 3 (21:05):And we'llSpeaker 1 (21:05):See you next time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Buenas tardes, amigos, and happy Hallo-Ween, my good friends. It took us way, way too long to get the bright idea to devote our annual All Hallow's Eve episode to the Brothers Ween, but now that we have, it seems appropriate to discuss 1994's Chocolate and Cheese, an album where Deaner and Gener try on a whole bunch of different musical costumes. While C&C isn't their major-label debut, it's the first album they produced in a major-label fashion, and the songs cover a lot of stylistic ground, including Tom Jones Vegas rockabilly lounge, kaleidoscopic Prince psychedelia, a sweeping Morricone murder ballad, smooth Philly soul, and a few songs that completely defy categorization. While this album is often ranked behind powerhouse Ween classics like The Mollusk and Quebec, many of its songs have gone on to become live standards, and there's an argument to be made that it formed the bedrock of the band's musical legacy. So join John, Mike, Phil, and Rich as they make a return pilgrimage to the shrine of the mighty Boognish, and remember: don't believe the florist when he tells you that the roses are free.Cohosts: Complete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/167-ween-chocolate-and-cheese-1995Discord & Rhyme's merch store: http://tee.pub/lic/discordpodSupport the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

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Jason talks with Ingrid Chavez and Jacqui Thompson, co-founders of Las Melodías de la Luna Mezcal about how they met and their Prince connection. Plus, would you prefer a fruity dessert or a chocolate dessert on National Chocolate Day?

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National chocolate day. Entertainment from 1982. Statue of Liberty opened, 1st Macy's store opened, Cuban missil crisis ends. Todays birthdays - Charlie Daniels, Dennis Franz, Telma Hopkins, Annie Potts, Lauren Holly, Julia Roberts, Daphne Zuniga, Brad Paisley, Joaquin Phoenix, Nolan Gould. Abigale Adams died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran     https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Chocolate song - ???Jack & Diane - John CougarClose enough to perfect - AlabamaBirthdays - In da cluib - 50 Cent    http://50cent.com/Devil went down to Georgia - Charlie Daniels BandKnock three times - Tony Orlando & DawnTicks - Brad PaisleyExit - Goodbye darlin - Brinley Addington     https://www.brinleyaddington.com/countryundergroundradio.comHistory & Factoids about today webpage

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It's a spooky shorty, live from the Longroom! JK bakes up a fresh batch of POP Watch, CW struggles to share her horror movies recos and we dish on a chocolatey treat. Ep update: the answer is Post Malone (it'll make sense when you listen).Find is on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/notsupergreatpodcastFind us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@notsupergreatpodcastGo to the places we record at:https://www.webpubbucktown.com/https://www.longroomchicago.com/Get the best chocolate and drinking chocolate in Chicago:https://www.katherine-anne.com/ 

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When brining in some "special chocolate" to work goes wrong! Also - if Dad becomes mayor, is the city better off? Fun start to the week!

Let's get WONKED in the tent with delicious chocolate treats. There are volcanoes exploding with chocolate, pianos filled with chocolate and nymph grottos oozing with chocolate. You don't want to miss this great british bake of episode recap!

Chocolate, cheese, and wine — the holy trinity of migraine “triggers.” But what if they're not villains, after all, but messengers from your body asking you to listen more closely?In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores the real story behind these indulgences — and why your reactions to them may reveal more about your brain and gut health than about the foods themselves.We blend neuroscience, gut microbiome research, and Eastern medicine wisdom to uncover how pleasure and balance coexist — even in the migraine world.You'll discover:

Listener Lorraine calls in to support all the plain chocolate lovers..

Three Japanese 7-11 branded snacks are on the You Tried Dat?? tasters' tables this week: Peanut & Chocolate Clusters, Baked Salty Chocolate, and Chocolate Wheat Puffs.  Is Japanese 7-11 better than the American version?  The answer is a resounding yes.  The crew also discusses an email from a fertility clinic before learning about some more bad dates. Follow us on Instagram to see pictures of the snacks @youtrieddat.

While everyone has heard of honey, propolis is a bee product many people don't recognize. But propolis isn't new – one source notes it was used for inflammation and wound healing as early as 300 BC!!! And don't miss the following topics that Terry will also discuss on this show: How to Die Young at A Very Old Age Can Housework Reduce Cancer Risk? Increase Your Mental Load with Ashwagandha A Closer Look at: Gallstones Sea Buckthorn: Better Than Bilberry for Your Eyes A Little Bit of Chocolate is Good For Your Heart

Have you ever been terrified of finding your dog munching on an Easter egg or chocolate treat during the holidays? It's the kind of thing that can turn a wonderful occasion into a potential disaster. Of course chocolate is a delightful treat for us humans, but it can be extremely harmful to your furry friend, and even fatal in extreme cases. They don't process the components of cocoa like we do, especially theobromine and, to a lesser extent, caffeine. Those two substances stimulate your pet's central nervous system and heart muscles. The immediate effects include relaxed respiratory tract muscles and increased urine production. To put it simpler, a dose of chocolate can cause digestive, nervous, and cardiac issues of varying degrees of severity. Why is chocolate dangerous to dogs then? When should I be concerned? Is chocolate only dangerous for dogs? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Should you really drink hot drinks when it's hot?⁠ ⁠Could insects replace meat?⁠ ⁠How can I stop my plants from dying?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 03/07/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike responds right off about the cost of chocolate for trick or treaters and how at his door, the kids get the good stuff!!! If you need vitamin D then get out in the Sun!! Stay Informed!! www.mikeboyle.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastry chef Garry Larduinat is known for his whimsical and inventive desserts, creating masterpieces that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Born in Limoges, France, to parents who were both chefs, Garry started his career at age 14 with an apprenticeship at the Michelin two-star French restaurant, La Chapelle Saint Martin, followed by a formal culinary school education back in his hometown. After working in top kitchens throughout France, Garry's dream of moving to New York City came true when in 2010, he assumed a position working with renowned pastry chef Francois Payard. Garry served as Executive Pastry Chef at Payard Patisserie, one of the country's best pastry shops, for close to six years before heading west to California to become Executive Pastry Chef at Los Angeles' famed Hotel Bel-Air. In 2017, Garry joined Wolfgang Puck Catering which provided him with an opportunity to create with no boundaries, taking advantage of California's seasonal ingredients and the team's breadth of parties and events to produce an ever-changing arrange of visually stunning desserts. Garry's style showcases classic flavor combinations with an unexpected twist in flavor, texture or presentation. His creative process begins by visualizing the colors and shapes before crafting the flavor profile. His work has cultivated an audience of over 180,000 followers on Instagram, where he provides an inside look at his process for creating edible art. In this episode we discuss: Garry's apprenticeship at a Michelin-starred restaurant Taking a chance and a job in NYC What he learned working at Payard Patisserie Moving to Los Angeles to become Executive Pastry Chef at Hotel Bel-Air Discovering the challenges of working in a restrictive environment Landing his dream job at Wolfgang Puck Catering What it's like to craft desserts for Hollywood's biggest event of the year And much more!

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Checkpoint producer Johnny Sutherland spoke to Lisa Owen about McVitie's having to call two of it's biscuits chocolate flavoured after an ingredient change and the rising price of cocoa.

Licorice opinions! Chocolate rations! Candy corn origins! The incredibly charming author, journalist, candy historian, and Confectiologist Susan Benjamin chats about everything from the sourest of sour candies, ancient chewing gum, sugar sources from beets to grains to honey, Turkish temptations, what a sugar plum even is, and how candy became a treat made for anyone to enjoy. An instant classic. Visit Susan Benjamin's historic candy company True TreatsBuy Susan's latest book, Fun Foods of America: Outrageous Delights, Celebrated Brands, and Iconic Recipes, on Amazon or Bookshop.orgA donation went to the Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson CountyFull-length (*not* G-rated) confectionology episode + tons of science linksMore kid-friendly Smologies episodes!Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!Follow Ologies on Instagram and BlueskyFollow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTokSound editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jake ChaffeeMade possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Aveline Malek and Erin TalbertSmologies theme song by Harold Malcolm Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Beneath the surface of many everyday products lies a complex web of ethical dilemmas. In this powerful conversation, entrepreneur and investor Ryan Ansin peels back the curtain on global supply chains and the moral questions behind them. From chocolate and diamonds to blockchain transparency, he shares what ethical manufacturing really entails and how even simple choices carry weight. The episode also explores how to raise grounded children, the role of impact investing, and why major corporations must evolve for real change to happen. This discussion challenges the idea you to think about ethics, offering a roadmap for aligning values with action across business, family, and capital.⏱️ Chapter Markers00:00 – Introduction: Meet Ryan Ansin01:00 – Defining Ethical Manufacturing03:20 – Chocolate & Child Labor: A Case Study06:00 – Diamonds, Supply Chains & Transparency09:00 – Who Really Drives Change: Startups or Giants?12:00 – Consumers vs. Regulators: What Sparks Reform?14:00 – Blockchain & The Future of Supply Chain Tracking15:00 – Ryan's Journey into Social Entrepreneurship18:00 – Family Legacy & Ethical Business Foundations24:00 – Is Ethical Living a Privilege or a Choice?26:00 – Grandfather Wisdom: Helping the Helpers30:00 – Giraffes, Accountability & Courage in Business31:00 – Wealth, Responsibility & Raising Grounded Kids37:00 – Teaching Grit Through Friction & Curiosity40:00 – Final Thoughts: Aligning Impact with ActionLinksInterplay: Website, LinkedIn, TwitterBook: Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You ThinkMPD: LinkedIn, Twitter

Unwrap temptation.Let it melt slow.In this sultry spoken word, Mistress Karmel invites you into a world where pleasure tastes like dark chocolate and control drips like caramel.Each breath is a bite — a KitKat pause, an Almond Joy surrender, a Godiva indulgence taken one shiver at a time.Welcome to Chocolate Bound,where chocolate isn't candy…it's obedience in silk. Enjoy

Today, we have another episode in a series of conversations with experts and highly vetted companies. In this episode, we feature CocoaVia, a brand of cocoa flavanol supplements made from a proprietary cocoa extract that aims to support cognition and heart health. I am delighted to welcome Dr. Amy Shah, who trained at Cornell, Harvard, and Columbia. Dr. Shah is a well-known expert on metabolic health and intermittent fasting. With a background in internal medicine, allergies, and immunology, she has helped many patients transform their health with cutting-edge nutritional and medical science.  In our conversation, we explore cocoa flavanols, explaining what they are, their benefits, and how they work mechanistically. We discuss how perimenopause and menopause can lead to endothelial dysfunction due to low sex hormones, and the effects of lifestyle factors like circadian rhythm alignment. Dr. Shah shares foods she finds particularly helpful for middle-aged women and reviews the research on cocoa flavanols. We also cover the impact of cocoa flavanols on health span, longevity, and brain health, including improvements in memory, word recall, and spatial reasoning, and Dr. Shah offers guidance on supporting the maturation and health of teens and young adults. Today's conversation with Dr. Shah is practical and evidence-based. I also share how cocoa flavanols have helped my younger son's focus and attention, and how my husband and I use these products in our daily lives. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How cocoa flavanols support heart health, brain health, and longevity Why nitric oxide production matters for vascular flexibility, especially in perimenopause How circadian rhythm optimization improves energy, mood, and metabolic health Why introducing fiber and probiotic foods slowly may be necessary for gut adaptation How cocoa flavanols and other bioactives can enhance health span and lifespan The importance of selecting the right supplement quality and dose to prevent ineffectiveness or excess How cocoa flavanols can improve cognition, memory, and brain function over 8–12 weeks Why natural drinks (coffee, cocoa flavanols) are far better than energy drinks or caffeine for teens How combining core lifestyle habits with targeted bioactive compounds supports long-term health and longevity Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Dr. Amy Shah On her website CocoaVia

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From Top Chef to magical cooking school: Food Network personality and chef Marisa Churchill chats about her upcoming YA novel, Secrets, Spells, and Chocolate! Find out how she pivoted from cookbook to novel writing inspired by her years of culinary experience. Plus, tips on book marketing, fantasy world-building, and school visits.Want to win some of Marisa's chocolates? From 10/22-11/5 you can preorder her book and send a screenshot of the order to marisa@marisachurchill.com with the subject heading Good Story. Three lucky winners will receive a media kit.Marisa ChurchillWebsite: https://www.marisachurchill.com/Social: @chef_marisachurchillGood Story Company: If you have a story in your head, we're here to help you get it out into the world. We help writers of all skill sets, all genres, and all categories, at all stages of the writing process. Need a hand with brainstorming? Want to find a critique partner? Looking for an editor to help polish up your pitch, your idea, or your entire manuscript? We have all of it and more in our community. If you're ready to take the next step (or the first step) on your writing journey, we're here to help you.Website: https://www.goodstorycompany.comMembership: https://www.goodstorycompany.com/membershipWriting Workshop: https://www.storymastermind.comMary Kole: Former literary agent Mary Kole founded Good Story Company as an educational, editorial, and community resource for writers. She provides consulting and developmental editing services to writers of all categories and genres, working on children's book projects from picture book to young adult, and all kinds of trade market literature, including fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and memoir. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing and has worked at Chronicle Books, the Andrea Brown Literary Agency, and Movable Type Management. She has been blogging at Kidlit.com since 2009. Her book, Writing Irresistible Kidlit, a writing reference guide for middle grade and young adult writers, is available from Writer's Digest Books.Manuscript Submission Blueprint: https://bit.ly/kolesubWriting Irresistible Kidlit: http://bit.ly/kolekidlitIrresistible Query Letters: https://amzn.to/3yg511KWriting Irresistible Picture Books: https://amzn.to/3SrApRUHow to Write a Book Now: https://BookHip.com/ZHXAAKQWriting Interiority: Crafting Irresistible Characters: https://amzn.to/4evsX0BWriting Irresistible First Pages: https://amzn.to/4gxgslqNEW! Show and Tell: https://amzn.to/4kCc4noFollow us on social:YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/goodstoryBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodstory.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instagram.com/goodstorycompanyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodstorycoFacebook: https://facebook.com/goodstorycoSubstack: https://goodstoryco.substack.com/

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Chocolate, Laughter, and An Unexpected Allergy Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-22-07-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Martí mirava la façana del Museu de la Xocolata, el cor bategant fort.En: Martí looked at the facade of the Museu de la Xocolata, his heart pounding.Ca: Les fulles de la tardor ballaven al seu voltant mentre esperava Laia i Oriol.En: The autumn leaves danced around him as he waited for Laia and Oriol.Ca: Era el 31 d'octubre, i l'aire era fresc i ple de l'aroma dolça de castanyes i panellets.En: It was October 31st, and the air was fresh and filled with the sweet aroma of chestnuts and panellets.Ca: Laia va arribar amb un somriure radiant.En: Laia arrived with a radiant smile.Ca: Els seus ulls brillaven d'emoció pel passeig.En: Her eyes sparkled with excitement for the outing.Ca: Martí sabia que Laia adorava la xocolata, i això era la seva oportunitat per impressionar-la.En: Martí knew that Laia adored chocolate, and this was his chance to impress her.Ca: Oriol es va unir a ells amb el seu típic somriure entremaliat.En: Oriol joined them with his typical mischievous grin.Ca: Van entrar junts al museu, on els va rebre una atmosfera càlida i carregada del ric aroma de cacau.En: They entered the museum together, where they were greeted by a warm atmosphere laden with the rich aroma of cocoa.Ca: Escultures de xocolata es mostraven amb elegància, i Martí volia aprofitar-ho tot per semblar un expert davant Laia.En: Chocolate sculptures were elegantly displayed, and Martí wanted to take full advantage to seem like an expert in front of Laia.Ca: "Sabies que la xocolata blanca en realitat no conté cacau?En: "Did you know that white chocolate actually doesn't contain cocoa?"Ca: ", va començar a dir, amb Oriol fent una mueca divertida darrere seu.En: he began saying, with Oriol making a funny face behind him.Ca: Van començar el tast de xocolata.En: They began the chocolate tasting.Ca: Martí va provar diverses varietats: de Madagascar, de Veneçuela, fins i tot una de Papua Nova Guinea.En: Martí tried several varieties: from Madagascar, Venezuela, even one from Papua New Guinea.Ca: La Laia somreia i assentia amb entusiasme, i Martí es va sentir com un heroi.En: Laia smiled and nodded enthusiastically, and Martí felt like a hero.Ca: Però una de les xocolates tenia un sabor estrany, i Martí va començar a sentir una lleugera picor al coll.En: But one of the chocolates had a strange taste, and Martí started to feel a slight itch in his throat.Ca: No va voler preocupar a Laia, així que va somriure i va fer veure que tot anava bé.En: Not wanting to worry Laia, he smiled and pretended that everything was fine.Ca: Oriol, sempre atent, va notar que Martí començava a posar-se vermell.En: Oriol, always attentive, noticed that Martí was starting to turn red.Ca: "Estàs bé, Martí?En: "Are you okay, Martí?Ca: Et veig una mica inflat", va bromejar, encara que amb una mica d'inquietud.En: You look a bit swollen," he joked, although with some concern.Ca: Martí va sentir que la picor es convertia en una cosa més forta.En: Martí felt the itch turning into something stronger.Ca: "Tot bé", va insistir, cada vegada més incòmode.En: "All good," he insisted, increasingly uncomfortable.Ca: La Laia es va adonar del canvi en Martí i va preguntar, preocupada, "Estàs segur que tot està bé?En: Laia noticed the change in Martí and asked, worried, "Are you sure everything is okay?"Ca: " En aquell moment, Martí va esternudar tan fort que gairebé va fer caure una figura de xocolata.En: At that moment, Martí sneezed so loudly that he almost knocked over a chocolate figure.Ca: La situació va ser tan còmica que fins i tot ell va haver de riure, tot i la picor.En: The situation was so comical that he even had to laugh, despite the itch.Ca: Oriol va córrer a la farmàcia del carrer quan Martí va admetre que necessitava antihistamínics.En: Oriol ran to the pharmacy down the street when Martí admitted he needed antihistamines.Ca: La Laia el va acompanyar fora, rient pels esternuts sorollosos que Martí no podia contenir.En: Laia accompanied him outside, laughing at the noisy sneezes Martí couldn't contain.Ca: Finalment, un cop Martí va estar millor, la Laia el va mirar amb dolcesa.En: Finally, once Martí was feeling better, Laia looked at him sweetly.Ca: "Martí, no calia que fessis tot això per mi.En: "Martí, you didn't need to do all this for me.Ca: Em quedo amb els moments reals, no amb la perfecció.En: I cherish real moments, not perfection."Ca: " Martí es va adonar que ser autèntic era millor que impressionar amb façanes.En: Martí realized that being authentic was better than impressing with facades.Ca: Amb l'aire revitalitzat i sense els resta d'al·lèrgia, van decidir anar a veure les castanyeres a la plaça.En: With revitalized air and free of allergy remnants, they decided to visit the chestnut roasters in the square.Ca: Aquesta vegada, tots tres van riure junts, planejant properes trobades sense xocolata però plenes de rialles i autenticitat.En: This time, all three laughed together, planning future meetups without chocolate but filled with laughter and authenticity. Vocabulary Words:the facade: la façanathe museum: el museuthe chestnuts: les castanyesthe aroma: l'aromaradiant: radiantto sparkle: brillarthe mischief: l'entremaliatthe sculpture: l'esculturathe itch: la picorthe throat: el collthe concern: la inquietudto sneeze: esternudarthe pharmacy: la farmàciathe antihistamines: els antihistamínicsto cherish: valorarrevitalized: revitalitzatthe remnants: les restesto plan: planificarto pretend: fer veurethe atmosphere: l'atmosferathe aroma: l'aromathe outing: el passeigthe excitement: l'emocióthe opportunity: l'oportunitatto display: mostrarthe variety: la varietatto accompany: acompanyarthe authenticity: l'autenticitatthe hero: l'heroielegant: elegant

In this episode of TFG Unbuttoned, John and Tim banter about “holding music,” the current political climate, and Halloween. Chocolate costs too much! Also, the US government wants to restrict flights from China that fly over Russia to get here. Russia has restricted US airlines from flying over its airspace to get to China creating longer trips and costs for US carriers versus their Chinese competitors. MTV is ridding itself of music after four decades and Halloween is not immune from the Trump Tariffs. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Not looking to destroy China." That is the message President Trump sent over the weekend as Wall Street ended last week on edge due to growing trade tensions and the President's threat to impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting November 1st unless Beijing scraps restrictions on rare minerals. Speaking on "Sunday Morning Futures," the President seemed confident that he and President Xi Jinping could reach a deal when they meet later this month in South Korea. Gary Kaltbaum, the President of Kaltbaum Capital Management and a Fox Business contributor, joins Fox Business' Ed Lawrence to discuss China trade tensions, the ongoing government shutdown, the key earnings reports being released this week, and whether investors are concerned about the AWS outage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this explosive episode, former USC football standout Owen Hanson—once living the dream on the field—reveals how he plunged into the dark underworld of the Sinaloa Cartel, moving hundreds of millions in cocaine across continents. Known as “O-Dog”, Hanson opens up about his journey from campus celebrity and sports bookmaker to international drug trafficker working directly with El Chapo's network. Host Johnny Mitchell dives deep into Hanson's transformation—from selling steroids to teammates at USC, to orchestrating high-level cartel deals spanning Peru, Mexico, Australia, and the U.S. Hanson recounts the lavish highs, the paranoia of living double lives, and the eventual FBI sting that brought it all crashing down. Now a free man and entrepreneur, Hanson shares how he rebuilt himself after prison, founding California Ice Protein and using his story to warn others about ego, greed, and the illusion of power. This episode blends crime, redemption, and raw honesty—a gripping story of how a promising athlete became a global kingpin, and how he's now rewriting his legacy. Go Support Owen! Movie: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Cocaine-Quarterback-Signal-Caller-for-the-Cartel/0ITIO5AR39FDEY5RIG7APVMWF9 Book: https://www.thecaliforniakid.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialcakid/ YouTube: @theofficialcakid This Episode Is #Sponsored By The Following: GLD! Work Hard and Change the Game. For a limited time only, new customers are getting an insane deal. Use code MITCHELL to get 50% Off plus a Free Chain at https://gld.com BetterHelp! This World Mental Health Day, we're celebrating the therapists who've helped millions of people take a step forward. If you're ready to find the right therapist for you, BetterHelp can help you start that journey. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://betterhelp.com/CONNECT Rag & Bone! Upgrade your denim game with Rag & Bone! Get 20% off sitewide with code CONNECT at https://rag-bone.com #ragandbonepod Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow 00:00 Intro: The Rise and Fall of Owen Hansen 01:00 College Football Glory & Wild USC Parties 04:41 Owen Hansen's Documentary & Rebuilding Trust 07:00 From Prison to Entrepreneur: Life After Release 11:00 Logistics of the International Drug Trade 17:00 Creative Smuggling: Wine, Chocolate & Global Routes 18:22 Get A Great Deal From GLD! 20:58 Bookmaking Millions: The Sports Betting Business 35:00 The Art of Collecting Debts & Avoiding Trouble 44:00 Law Enforcement Evasion and Daily Operations 46:58 Today's Sponsors 49:33 Cartel Connections & The Power of Payouts 01:00:00 Scaling Up: Canada, Australia & Moving Big Loads 01:11:00 Money Laundering and Gold: Schemes & Shell Companies 01:19:00 The Fall: Informants, Raids, and Indictments 01:31:00 Warehouse Operations, Canada, and High Volume Moves 01:40:00 High Life Burnout and Personal Toll 01:54:00 Sentencing, Cooperation, and Prison Life 02:03:00 Extradition, Testimony, and Sentence Reduction 02:08:00 Prison Reflections and Survival 02:12:00 Reinvented: Ice Cream Kingpin & The Road Ahead 02:13:00 Final Thoughts: Redemption and New Beginnings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Morgan and Eddie have a lot of catching up to do! Eddie recently spent the weekend with his family in Hershey, Pennsylvania for a weekend full of chocolate. But do rollercoasters become less fun as we age? Morgan is still terrified of them. Morgan’s boyfriend surprised her with a trip to the mountains for her birthday. And there was a WANTED man in Morgan’s front yard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.