Podcasts about Christmas

In today's episode of Reddit Podcast, a wild Karen completely loses it. You won't believe how this one ends! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this binge-worthy Reddit podcast, featuring Karen freakouts, entitled people stories, and pro revenge tales.

In today's episode of Reddit Podcast, a wild Karen completely loses it. You won't believe how this one ends! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this binge-worthy Reddit podcast, featuring Karen freakouts, entitled people stories, and pro revenge tales.

Friends of the Rosary,The feast days of Mary mark the mysteries of her life and her part in the work of redemption.Yesterday, we observed her glorious Assumption. This event means God's crowning of Mary as she ended her earthly life and entered eternity.But the central mystery of her life and person is her divine motherhood, celebrated both at Christmas and a week later (January 1) on the feast of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.The Immaculate Conception (December 8) marks the preparation for that motherhood, so that she had the fullness of grace from the first moment of her existence, untouched by sin.The Assumption completes God's work in her since it was not fitting that the flesh that had given life to God himself should ever undergo decay or corruption.The feast turns our eyes to eternity, where we will follow when our earthly life is over.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play

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This week on The Indo Daily, we are revisiting some of our favourite mini-series we produced in 2025 so far. Today we begin episode 2 of Justice Derailed – The Sallins Train Robbery, which was first released on April 22nd; The Sallins train robbery was one of the most daring and lucrative heists in the history of the Irish State. And for Osgur Breatnach, a journalist and activist, it was the beginning of an ordeal that haunts him to this day. He was arrested that morning in 1976, as one of six accused of carrying out the robbery. One week before Christmas of the same year, he and his co-accused were brought into the Special Criminal Court and charged with the crime. It would become one of the most dramatic and longest-running criminal trials in the history of the State. In the final episode of this two-part Indo Daily documentary special, Kevin Doyle revisits the Sallins Train Robbery, speaking to Osgur Breathnach about the trial of the ‘sleeping Judge', living with PTSD, and why he feels a public inquiry is justified for he and his co-accused. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reach Out Via Text!In this episode of the Growing Green Podcast, Jeremiah Jennings outlines how to keep your lawn and landscaping business thriving through the fall and into winter by strategically offering seasonal services. He stresses the importance of not slowing down in the last four months of the year, but instead leveraging high-margin opportunities like snow contracts (for northern operators), leaf cleanups, gutter cleaning, pruning, pine straw/mulch refreshes, and especially Christmas light installations. Jeremiah shares marketing strategies such as yard signs, targeted emails to existing clients, strategic partnerships, and referral incentives to secure early bookings. He also highlights the value of bundling services for higher revenue per hour and using tools like SOPs (created with AI) to streamline operations. The overarching message: treat the off-season as a prime time to generate revenue, maintain staff year-round, and build momentum for the following spring.Support the show 10% off LMN Software- https://lmncompany.partnerlinks.io/growinggreenpodcast Signup for our Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/942ae158aff5/newsletter-signup Book A Consult Call-https://stan.store/GrowingGreenPodcast Lawntrepreneur Academy-https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ The Landscaping Bookkeeper-https://thelandscapingbookkeeper.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/growinggreenlandscapes/ Email-ggreenlandscapes@gmail.com Growing Green Website- https://www.growinggreenlandscapes.com/

Only a person who is willfully blind could deny that miracles happen today. They didn't end at the shore of the Red Sea. Malachi 3:6 says, “I the Lord do not change.” From this, we can logically see that the Bible's powerful and majestic miracles didn't stop in the first century. They're still happening. God didn't suspend the love He dispenses in the form of miracles. Taylor McCaffrey was an alcoholic as a teenager. He was also a preacher's kid, and these combined to weigh him down with guilt. From the age of 16, he drank heavily, but God didn't leave him there. He says, “On my 21st birthday, I'd been drinking about eight hours straight and simply heard the voice of the Holy Spirit inside me say, ‘Either do what I've called you to or I will not continue wrestling you.'”It sounded so stern. However, so loving, “I was instantly sober.” And that was several years ago. Today, Taylor is still sober. There are also countless examples of what we might call ‘corporate' miracles—those that bless whole communities. At Christmas time of 2004, a group of 400 believers wanted to hold a Christmas service. The local authorities, though, told them that they could not do that in the city of Meulaboh in North Sumatra. The 400 decided to hold their service in a remote mountain region, and they stayed overnight. Early next morning, an earthquake and resulting tsunami flattened their city, but they were safe in the higher elevations. Had they opted not to worship Jesus during their holiday, they would have perished.The fact is, our world is miracle-heavy. They happen all the time. Miracles happen to ordinary people and to whole nations every day. This is one of the clearest evidences of the power and the majesty of the living God. We can choose to be witnesses for Him by pointing out to everyone we come in contact with that though our world has problems, God is still working in a mighty way.Let's pray. Father God, thank you. The example of miracles. They give us strength in our faith and a boost to our days. We're forever grateful to you for routinely doing things that some say cannot happen. In Jesus' name, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

What's up, dudes?  It's one of the most depressing Christmas movies ever, and also a ripoff of “Pollyanna.” Yes, it's “Prancer!” I've got Santa Ambassador Matt Spaulding from North Pole Radio, and Jeremy Phelps the Alamo City Santa here to discuss it.   In this 1989 film, 8yro Jessica Riggs believes in Santa Claus. Her father  and older brother  seem to believe she's too old to do so, and even her best friend Carol has long since given up believing. When Jessica discovers a wounded reindeer in the woods near her home of Three Oaks, Michigan, she's convinced it's Prancer, Santa's missing reindeer. Of course, she becomes determined to take Prancer to a local ridge so Santa can come and retrieve him. Eventually, she tells a mall Santa she has the reindeer, and her belief becomes a source of  inspiration for the town.  Unfortunately, her dad, facing hard times, sells the animal. As she tries to free it, Jessica falls and injures her head. Her recovery and naïveté move her father, and he helps her return the reindeer to Santa. Loud out of tune singing? Yup. Cantankerous reclusive widow? Got it. Ambiguous magical ending? Only with golden ‘80s special effects! So grab your copy of Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus, free Prancer, and lead him back to Santa with this episode! Alamo City SantaIG: @alamocitysanta Etsy: North Pole General Store FB: @northpolegeneralstore                              IG: @northpole_generalstore Give us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Rockets Analyst Bryson AKA ⁨@RedNationBlogga⁩ about the Rockets new schedule. Is it good or bad? What are his thoughts on OKC on Opening Day & the Lakers on Christmas? Can the Rockets win the Championship? Today's show is Presented by FanDuel! (:35) Rockets vs. Thunder Opening Day! (3:00) Amen vs. SGA (6:33) Can Rockets cover 6.5 spread vs. OKC (FanDuel Spread)? (7:54) Is Rockets NBA Cup Group the 'Group of Death'? (11:17) Worried about Rockets Road Heavy early schedule? (14:27) Too many Back-to-Backs? (16:27) Excited about all the National TV Games? (18:39) Are Rockets really gonna be better? (22:46) Lakers vs. Rockets on Christmas! (24:31) Are Rockets a good bet on FanDuel for Lakers Christmas? (27:50) No Long Road Trips? (29:25) Final Thoughts: Rockets Championship Prediction Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #rockets #amenthompson #kevindurant

Sarah Farra and Pamela Poisson—founders of Dream Team Shows and producers of the Christmas production Undercover Elves—join LAB the Podcast to share the inspiring story of how God brought them together. From their personal journeys of faith to discovering their shared passion for the performing arts, Sarah and Pamela reflect on friendship, calling, and the joy of creating shows that are beautiful and of Christian value. Get ready to meet the true “Dream Team” and be inspired by their creativity, passion, and God's wondrous timing.Thank you for joining the conversation and embodying the life and beauty of the gospel. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow LAB the Podcast. Contact: ps@dreamteamshows.comSupport / SponsorFor More Videos, Subscribe:   @VUVIVOV3 | YouTubeFollow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @wayfarerpodcastSupport the show

Happy Birthday to Princess Anne, also known as the Princess Royal,who celebrates her 75th birthday today. Ahead of the special day, Buckingham Palace has released a new portrait of Anne with her husband Sir Timothy Laurence. Meanwhile, a royal source has revealed why Princess Anne doesn't "want to do anything" for her 75th birthday.  The Princess Royal has been spending ten days sailing around western Scotland aboard her not so secret Rustler 44 yacht.Plus, Meghan is stealing Christmas!The Palace Intrigue Social Hub is Live! Join the conversation with fellow fans, share your thoughts and royal stories, and dive deeper into the drama behind the crown. Get full episodes, exclusive sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes videos, and more. Don't miss a moment—find us on Facebook and Instagram or click the links to start your royal journey!

Josh is in for DJ - he has the Quick Takes for Jordana and it includes St. Paul Monopoly - we also dive into an 11 year wallet search, a Christmas tradition returning to Saint Paul and more!

ITL Lunch-Time Confessions: Poor NBA on Christmas.

Only two or three more chances remain for the Texans' offensive line to get valuable reps before it's go-time in L.A. — what needs to happen to feel confident? Plus, ITL Lunch-Time Confessions takes aim at the NBA on Christmas, the biggest Rockets dates hit the calendar, and fresh audio proves Reggie's hype for Houston's new-look squad.

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In episode 1914, Miles and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by comedian, Shanna Christmas, to discuss… SHUT UP ABOUT EPSTEIN! Trump Now Thinking of Reclassifying Weed…, JD Vance’s Vacation Is The Worst Thing To Happen To The U.K. Since Ellen, There’s A TRIANGLE OF DEATH On Your Face? And more! MAGA Freaks Out Over Trump’s Plot to Reclassify Weed Trump Nemesis Is Bringing Epstein Victims to Capitol to Push for Files Release JD Vance’s English Countryside Vacation: Rolling Hills, Armored SUVs and Cranky Locals JD Vance's motorcade travelling through Chipping Norton. Video by Ed Nix Chaos in the Cotswolds as protests erupt against JD Vance’s holiday in quaint village Anti-JD Vance van drives around Cotswolds as US Vice President holidays in village Ellen DeGeneres clashes with Cotswolds neighbours over extension ‘breach’ at £15m home | The Standard After Being ‘Pushed Out’ of Hollywood, Here’s How Ellen DeGeneres is Starting Over in England (Exclusive) LISTEN: Kneel by Nilüfer YanyaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this throw back that was a listener request, Lynette and Stefanie realize they're no getters about Christmas cards! Plus, Lynette has an epic volleyball tournament. 

A new week means new questions! Hope you have fun with these!News Corp purchased which social networking site for a paltry 580 million?GoodMe and ChaPanda are both in top twenty largest fast food chains worldwide by number of locations. What type of product do these two specialize in?In the 2016 film, The Hangover, what kind of pet did Mike Tyson keep?Who is the only former foreign head of state to have served in the U.S. Congress?Within 50, approximately how many megapixels does a human eye see if compared to a digital camera?"The Umbrellas" is an 1880s' painting by which French Impressionist?On "Star Trek: The Original Series" what is Captain Kirk's middle name?All this award-winning singer wants for Christmas is this white wine grape variety from Germany used to make dry, sweet, and sparkling wines.Which astronaut was one of the first 3 astronauts to fly to and orbit the Moon on Apollo 8, commanded Apollo 13, and was portrayed by Tom Hanks in the movie Apollo 13?What does every odd number have in common when spelled out?MusicHot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames, Ambush by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Don't forget to follow us on social media:Patreon – patreon.com/quizbang – Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out our fun extras for patrons and help us keep this podcast going. We appreciate any level of support!Website – quizbangpod.com Check out our website, it will have all the links for social media that you need and while you're there, why not go to the contact us page and submit a question!Facebook – @quizbangpodcast – we post episode links and silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Instagram – Quiz Quiz Bang Bang (quizquizbangbang), we post silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess.Twitter – @quizbangpod We want to start a fun community for our fellow trivia lovers. If you hear/think of a fun or challenging trivia question, post it to our twitter feed and we will repost it so everyone can take a stab it. Come for the trivia – stay for the trivia.Ko-Fi – ko-fi.com/quizbangpod – Keep that sweet caffeine running through our body with a Ko-Fi, power us through a late night of fact checking and editing!

In today's episode of Reddit Podcast, a wild Karen completely loses it. You won't believe how this one ends! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this binge-worthy Reddit podcast, featuring Karen freakouts, entitled people stories, and pro revenge tales.

✅ Why "lighting up" when your kids walk in the room changes everything ✅ The Christmas tree coaster story that shows how much your kids are watching ✅ How to outsource influence without losing your role as dad ✅ The simple routines that build lasting family connection Leave DadAwesome A VOICEMAIL.  SUMMARY What if the secret to great fatherhood isn't about being in control, but about maximizing your influence? In this From the Vault episode, Dr. Peter Larson shares the game-changing perspective that shifted his entire approach to parenting. From lighting up every time your kid walks in the room to understanding their unique motivational wiring, you'll discover practical ways to build relationships that last. Plus, hear about the dad who visited his son in the hospital 28 days straight and how that legacy of showing up continues today. Takeaways: Influence beats control every time. You can't control your kids, but you can maximize your influence through intentional relationship-building. Light up when they walk in the room. Treat your children like rock stars entering the room—this simple shift builds their security and connection with you. Your kids are always watching. From Christmas tree coasters to how you handle flight delays, you're modeling solutions, character, and faith even when you don't realize it. Outsource positive influence wisely. Youth groups, mentors, and camps aren't competition—they're allies in raising kids who love Jesus. Don't ride their emotional roller coaster. Be the stable sidewalk they can return to, not another passenger on their ups and downs. Mine gold from parents ahead of you. The best parenting advice often comes from observing and asking questions of families you respect. Guest: Dr. Peter Larson is a licensed clinical psychologist and assessment expert who has spent over 20 years developing tools that help people understand their unique design and motivation. He's the creator behind Prepare-Enrich, a premarital assessment used by pastors worldwide, and currently works with GLUE developing assessments for churches and the True Motivate tool for colleges. Peter and his wife Heather have three adult children and live near Minneapolis. He's passionate about helping parents move from control to influence in their relationships with their kids. Links: Send a Voice Message to DadAwesome Apply to join the next DadAwesome Accelerator Cohort Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text the word "Dad" to (651) 370-8618 Download a free chapter of the DadAwesome book Prepare-Enrich Assessment Tool True Motivate Assessment GLUE - Assessment and church resources  

I'm so excited to launch into a new season with you this fall!We wrapped up our Legacy of Faith series, and I felt led to take a little break for the first time since starting the podcast. I mean, I've taken time off at Christmas in the past, but as a mom to three little boys, we all know Christmas isn't a break. I did this as part of practicing what I preach. In my reallife, I've said 100 times, it doesn't matter how hard you run, if you're running the wrong direction, you're not going to get anywhere. I realized at the end of 2024 that I was running hard without knowing the direction. I was just jumping from topic to topic… they were all great topics, but I wanted to be more intentional to grow your faith deeper (let's bets be honest my faith too, because my faith has grown so much from these conversations with mentors). ⁠More info about Around the Ancient World HERE!!⁠You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on the blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Helping you love Jesus and disciple your kids ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Or get access to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Additional study resources here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Original Music written and recorded by Jonathan Camenisch *affiliate links are used when appropriate. Thank you for supporting Sunshine in My Nest

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This extended and deeply personal episode turns the tables as Allana Pratt, usually the host, is interviewed by her long-time friend, client, and legal counsel, Nada Shamonki. Their 20-year friendship lays the foundation for an open, vulnerable, and intimate conversation about Allana's personal, professional and spiritual evolution.   -Allana reflects on becoming a single mother and building her coaching career from scratch, including her initial niche as the “Sexy Mom Expert.” She shares early milestones, including working with Leeza Gibbons and navigating motherhood without her own mother. -Allana's transformation from a performance-based, people-pleasing mindset to deeply embodied, spirit-led facilitation has been the outcome of years of trauma integration and somatic healing which helped her access a new level of presence and intuition in her coaching. -Nada speaks to Allana's unique energetic quality—her ability to make others feel truly safe, seen, and unjudged, enabling profound connection, healing, emotional release and lasting breakthroughs in her clients. -Allana shares several powerful stories of spiritual awakening, including the traumatic death of her teenage friend James, which served as a choice point: to close her broken heart or keep it splayed wise open to life. Her father, unexpectedly, was the one to awaken her to the reality of life beyond death. -Allana discusses her journey with psychedelics, first Ayahuasca close to 20 years ago and more recently, cutting edge use of MAPS trials low dose psychedelics one-on=one for somatic spiritual healing. Her experience is that it integrated level 4 trauma, opened her third eye and enhanced her multi-dimensional awareness. She explains how her facilitation now is more powerful than ever, integrating spirit, somatic cues, trauma release and deep intuition. -Through personal stories including a relationship where she let herself feel her authentic devastation instead of projecting her anger, when her partner sold her only Christmas gift, Allana reveals how she practices in-the-moment emotional integration, shifting from reactivity to allowance, compassion and ultimately forgiveness. -These two dear long term friends explores how authentic relationships must include a healthy capacity for repairing ruptures as an integral part of genuine intimacy. Allana teaches that moving through discomfort with self-ownership creates deeper trust and connection, and that we must stay in our bodies to do this… a script from the mind saying the right thing, doesn't feel real and true thus won't mend the heartbreak.  -Allana traces her growth from a “damsel in distress” to a “badass boss” and now into an ever deepening 5D wholeness—where she sources love, safety, and worth from within. She aims to guide others into this space of self-sourced intimacy and relational consciousness. “I'm the doctor and the patient.” “The more authentic you are, the more intimacy you can have.” “I don't want to be a guru. I want to awaken the guru within all of us.” "Your soul is guiding you, even through the worst of it.” ➡️ Go check out patreon.com/allanapratt for Exclusive content!   Schedule your Intimacy Breakthrough Experience with me today https://allanapratt.com/connect Scholarship Code: READYNOW ________________________________________________________ ❤️ Finding the One is Bullsh*t. Becoming the One is brilliant and beautiful, and ironically the key to attracting your ideal partner. Move beyond the fear of getting hurt again. Register for Become the One Introductory Program. http://allanapratt.com/becomeintro Use Code: BTO22 to get over 40% off ________________________________________________________ ❤️ We're thrilled to partner with Magic Mind for this episode. Go to https://magicmind.com/INTIMATECONVERSATIONS40 to avail exciting offers! ________________________________________________________ ❤️ Let's stay connected: Exclusive Video Newsletter: http://allanapratt.com/newsletter Instagram - @allanapratt [ / allanapratt ] Facebook - @coachallanapratt [ / coachallanapratt ]

This week: The Temu Newsies strike again as Ray and Gates leave the ER to help a pregnant teenager, Abby finds out what Luka has been doing to Ames, the Morris growth arc continues as he spends more time with Hope, Sam works to find out what really happened to an abandoned homeless woman, Neela is getting all sorts of attention (some professional, some creepy), and County General celebrates Christmas in a variety of ways. 

This week, join Peter and Chris as they deep dive into the seventh track off Freek Show by Twiztid, "Leave Me Alone" along with the Toilet $ Remix, the video and Twiztid's 2025 Version! Sit back and listen as they dissect the lyrics and content of the track, discuss notes from the Freek Show Anniversary Tour, talk the upcming almighty sixth joker card, and tackle important topics like Mr Mutant X and his lovely teeth!      TIME STAMPS! 0:00:00 (Start)    0:31:10 (Tale of the Tape)    0:33:069 (Lyrical Deep Dive)    0:46:40 (Toilet $ Remix / Video / Twiztid's Version)    1:04:50 (Starting to Wrap Up)    1:11:29 (Final Credits)      The LinkTree can be found at https://linktr.ee/juggalorwd. Otherwise here are all of our links -  Twitter/X: @JuggaloRWD  IG: @JuggaloRWD  Facebook: @JuggaloRWD  TikTok: @JuggaloRWD  Threads: @JuggaloRWD  BlueSky: @JuggaloRWD  The website is www.JuggaloRewind.com.  Join us on the ICPWWE Discord and talk to other listeners and podcast hosts about Psychopathic Records, ICP, Twiztid and random juggalo nonsense.  Email us at juggalorwd@gmail.com or call/text us at (810) 666-1570.        Join our Patreon! For only 5 bucks a month, you can join Kilnore's Army and get at least two bonus episodes per month and more! Become an official member of the Phat or Wack Pack today! -- Juggalo Rewind Patreon.      Additional music provided by Steve O of the IRTD. Voiceover work provided by Christmas. The Rewind is forever powered by the 20x20 Apparel.   All music played is owned by the respective publishers and copywrite holders and is reproduced for review purposes only under fair use. Thank you to Majik Ninja Entertainment for allowing us to bring this podcast to all of the juggalos worldwide. #ForTheJuggaloCulture

Hour 1: Show intro (all over the place), Jerry Jones audio, and Xmas, School, and memories... full 2599 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 04:25:00 +0000 BmZUGkJ7NHAQXw6mF6XcexB3m7XeYcp1 nfl,dallas cowboys,jerry jones,the fan,cowboys,fad,faddies,sports The Fan After Dark nfl,dallas cowboys,jerry jones,the fan,cowboys,fad,faddies,sports Hour 1: Show intro (all over the place), Jerry Jones audio, and Xmas, School, and memories... The Fan After Dark includes a rotation of hosts offering a truth-telling sports entertainment experience that gets listeners right on the biggest sports topics in and around DFW, across the country, and around the world. Focusing on the Cowboys, Rangers, Mavericks, etc., The Fan After Dark airs M-F from 7-11 PM and is the only live and local sports radio show in the MetroplexCome 'Get Right' with Reg on The Fan, and be prepared for sports talk on a whole new level. You can follow Reg on Twitter @regadetula © 2024 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

In December 2008, 21-year-old Kyle Kamp weighed 270 pounds and experienced chest pains while opening Christmas presents. That moment sparked a major life change. Over the next year, he lost more than 140 pounds and became deeply invested in understanding nutrition and exercise. Frustrated by conflicting information online, Kyle pursued a degree in Dietetics, completed his residency, and became a Registered Dietitian in Idaho. There, he discovered how proper nutrition fuels outdoor performance, especially in the mountains he grew to love. Kyle founded V2P to cut through nutrition fads and misinformation. His goal is to deliver science-based guidance that helps people reach their physical and performance goals—especially in demanding outdoor pursuits.   Topics covered include: Kyle's transformative weight loss that led to a passion for outdoor pursuits Well-rounded nutritional science How extreme, overly exhausting training isn't as helpful as we think Proper fuel during demanding hunts Training that prepares us for the rigors of hunting   Connect with Kyle: ⁠https://www.v2pnutrition.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/v2pnutrition/?hl=en   Check out the First Gen Hunter Website Follow First Gen Hunter Instagram: @first.gen.hunter Facebook: @first.gen.hunter Follow Alex: @east2westhunts_alex  Follow East2West Hunts: @east2westhunts Follow Caleb: @calebleedrake  Follow Noel: @noelgandy Follow Ryan: @theuplandsocial   Support First Gen Hunter by shopping at the following partners:   East2West Hunts Use promo code: firstgen10 = 10% off any purchase Old Barn Taxidermy Tell Them The First Gen Hunter Podcast Sent You! My Medic use discount code firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% TideWe Use discount code: firstgen15 at checkout to save 15% Optics Planet Use discount code: fgh5 at checkout to save 5% 360 Sportsmen Use discount code: FIRSTGEN15 Camofire Black Ovis AlienGear Holsters FORLOH Fox River Socks Gunskins Tipton Gun Cleaning Accessories Outdoor Edge      

Welcome back to the It's All Greek Retrospective series that contains previously aired short segments about gardening acronyms, jargon, and botanical nomenclature. In this third and last part of a series, Master Gardener Jean Thomas covers plants that have been named after people, a discussion about soil pH, and a range of acronyms. The first short segment covers the popularity of naming plants for people. It's been going on since people began naming plants at all, dating back to at least four centuries BC. Two causes are usually to blame; either the ego of the “discoverer” or the desire to flatter someone powerful. There are often great stories to uncover. One of the most interesting is the name of the Christmas standard, the Poinsettia (not poinTsettia). Dr, Joel Poinsett was the first U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and an avid plant collector. His life story is a colorful one, but the only reason anyone remembers his name is because of the seasonal flower. Actually, the history of the flower and its interaction with humans is equally interesting. Some other names every gardener is familiar with are: Forsyth because this gentleman (1737-1804) was a respected palace gardener in England and was honored with the name of the familiar Forsythia; Kasper Wister (died in 1818) was a famous botanist in Pennsylvania and honored with the name of the popular Wisteria. Wister and Forsyth were honored by the English botanist Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859), who spent over thirty years cataloging plants in the U.S., and had the power to assign formal names to plants. The familiar Magnolia x soulangeana was named by and for Pierre Magnol and m. Soulange-Boudin, and developed from two Chinese species. Many familiar shrubs bear the species names (like Sargentii( C.S. Sargent), Fortuneii (R. Fortune), Thunbergii ( Carl Peter Thunberg)), named for contemporaries and students of Linnaeus. Many plant and animal names honor the interesting Pere Armand David with the appelation “davidii.” The familiar Fuchsia (Dr. Fuchs) and Dahlia (Dr. Dahl) are good herbaceous examples. The large Lobelia group (415 species) was named by Linnaeus himself for Dr. Mathias De Lobile. The conversation then moves on to one of the great topics discussed by gardeners without a real understanding of the mechanism. The pH of soil is crucially important and measured and adjusted fanatically by gardeners. The way the chemistry works is described, starting with the litmus papers we dealt with in school science classes. Cations and anions are the active ions that determine how soil makes nutrition available to plants. A scale is used, with one end called acid and the other end called alkaline. The place on the scale tells the soil's description as to what kinds of nutrients are best assimilated. “Acid” soil is best for blueberries and Rhododendrons and “Alkaline” soil is better for Lilacs and Spirea. Gardeners assiduously “adjust” the soil with amendments like sulfur or wood ash, remembering that this takes several seasons to effect. Jean closes this segment with an aside about names where she wonders about Monkshood, Begonias and Darth Vader. The final segment moves on to acronyms, which translates to “names from the extremities.” It refers to new names for things created from the initials of word describing the things. Like Scuba, Laser, and Yahoo. There is also another related usage of initials called initialism, where the actual letters are sounded out, not merged into a new word. For instance, AT&T or DEC. Both of these practices are twentieth century phenomena. Further discussion of acronyms leads us to AVID, CRISP and PRISM, all popular programs in New York, devised by Cornell and the NY Department of Conservation. In a nutshell, the ideal acronym is an invented word that should either help recognize its subject or be catchy enough to be memorable and relatable to its subject. Host: Jean Thomas Guest:Jean Thomas Photo By: Jean Thomas Production Support: Linda Aydlett, Deven Connelly, Teresa Golden, Tim Kennelty, Amy Meadow, Xandra Powers, Annie Scibienski, Jean Thomas Resources

Nick screwed up, some Christmas movies are overrated, and a sports crossover!

BBCBias #FreeSpeech #UKPolitics #MediaCensorship #JonGaunt #ChrisMiddleton #IndependentJournalism Broadcaster Jon Gaunt interviews Chris Middleton, the man behind the viral anti-Keir Starmer song “Freezing This Christmas” – a parody of Mud's “Lonely This Christmas”.  The track became a political hit, helped drive a campaign to reverse winter fuel cuts… and got Chris sacked from BBC Newcastle. In this explosive interview, Chris reveals: - Why he made the song and the reaction it sparked How BBC bosses pushed political bias and silenced dissent - Insider stories from BBC Newcastle and BBC London - Why he believes the BBC has no place in modern broadcasting - The truth about coverage on migrant hotels, climate change, and right-wing demonstrations  Jon shares his own BBC London experience, where he says left-wing bias soared after 9/11 and 7/7. Together, they discuss freedom of speech, the chilling impact of the UK's new Online Safety Act, and how the BBC, Ofcom, and the political establishment stifle independent journalism.  

Bob Christmas is a retired high school football coach with a long and successful career. He coached for 48 years, including 13 seasons at North Hall High School in Gainesville, Georgia, where he led the team to numerous accomplishments. He's also known for coaching at Jefferson Forest High School in Forest, Virginia, where he won two state championships. His coaching career also included stops at Lynchburg Christian Academy and Liberty University. Key Highlights of Bob Christmas's Coaching Career: 48-Year Career: Christmas was involved in coaching for 48 years.  North Hall High School: He coached at North Hall for 13 seasons, leading the team to success and two state semifinal appearances.  Jefferson Forest High School: He had two stints as head coach at Jefferson Forest, including winning back-to-back state championships.  Awards and Honors: He received numerous awards and honors, including being named Coach of the Year 15 times and State Coach of the Year in 1993.  300+ Wins: He accumulated over 300 wins as a head coach throughout his career.  Leadership Development: After retiring from coaching, he worked as a part-time offensive analyst and leadership development specialist at Sardis High School.  Retirement: He retired from coaching at Amherst County High School after 48 years.  Contact information for Coach Christmas: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ECoachInn Email: sabremarketing75@gmail.com Leadership is a Relationship: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Relationship-People-First-Digital/dp/1119806135 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hearing the Christmas story outside of the holiday can bring a new context. Today, let's focus on Mary and Joseph as new parents in this story: (Luke 2:12-19 MSG) The angel said, “Don't be afraid. I'm here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David's town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master. This is what you're to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger.” At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God's praises: Glory to God in the heavenly heights, Peace to all men and women on earth who please him. As the angel choir withdrew into heaven, the sheepherders talked it over. “Let's get over to Bethlehem as fast as we can and see for ourselves what God has revealed to us.” They left, running, and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. Seeing was believing. They told everyone they met what the angels had said about this child. All who heard the sheepherders were impressed. Mary kept all these things to herself, holding them dear, deep within herself.Consider for a moment this strange truth: God entrusted His Son that He sent to redeem the world to a man and woman who were sinners. The same scenario that started the mess to begin with. At least, the first couple wasn't sinners in the beginning. But Mary and Joseph were. Why would He do something so illogical? Simple. To redeem everything that went wrong the first time through the same method: Obeying His direction through free will, free choice.Read the last verse one more time: Mary kept all these things to herself, holding them dear, deep within herself.When life got hard, when being the Messiah's mom was difficult, when following God's plan looked crazy, when Jesus was on His way to the cross, Mary held on to the God of messes and miracles, of shepherds and angels, of death and new life.When life gets hard for you, maybe as a parent, when being your kid's parent is difficult, when following God's plan looks crazy, when fear, pain, and struggle are in your face, hold on to the God of messes and miracles, of shepherds and angels, of death and new life. Hold onto the things of God in your heart, deep within you.Let's pray: “Lord Jesus, what awesome parents You must have had. Help me to take as much care with my children as Mary and Joseph did with You. Hold me close while I keep You in my heart. As above, so below.”

"Naming a band can be quite difficult. The list of bands we will discuss today went back into history to grab a name or an event to come up with a moniker. You know a good many of them. "

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We begin today's reading with a brief historical account from the book of 2 Chronicles covering the reign of Uzziah's son, King Jotham of Judah, before jumping back into Isaiah. Isaiah chapter 9 begins a prophecy about the birth of the Prince of Peace, a passage that many of us read in our church services during Advent or Christmas. In stark contrast, Isaiah moves on to consider the coming of Assyria, the instrument of God's wrath against his people. Remember that earlier in our reading plan, God's covenant at Mount Sinai with the people of Israel came with abundant blessings through obedience, or with dreadful curses for ignoring God's statutes. In chapter 11, Isaiah prophesies of a shoot that will grow from the stump of Jesse, pointing both to the judgment of God against Israel and a Messianic promise. 2 Chronicles 27 - 1:06 . Isaiah 9 - 2:55 . Isaiah 10 - 7:44 . Isaiah 11 - 15:05 . Isaiah 12 - 18:34 . Psalm 133 - 19:58 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Bible.facebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

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This week on Australia's ONLY Christmas Podcast we look closely at Christmas's BIGGEST Trust exercise. Who do you entrust the Christmas Day appetisers with? It can make or break the day. A huge lesson in letting go, but who can you leave this mammoth task with? Is it OK to shop around for the best offer possible on Christmas Day? Is it rude to weigh up your festive options when it comes to who may be serving the better meal? There's a new Festive Food on this years menu we are keen to discuss. Imagine a Christmas Left Over Pie. YUM or YUK? Plus We have launched our latest project "Christmas Talk Radio". A 24 hour a day radio station talking non stop Christmas 24/7. Cut and paste the link below to your media player to have a listen. https://s26.myradiostream.com/22428/listen.mp3 With your hosts Liam and Ness talking all things Christmas all year round on Christmas Podding. 

Another week, another round of original Christmas songs! 

Get ready for a huge roundup of the latest news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and the Disney Cruise Line! We start at Magic Kingdom with a deep dive into the brand new "Starlight Night Parade." Is it a worthy successor to the classics? I'll share my full review and give you essential tips on the best (and worst) viewing spots. Then, we stay in Adventureland to uncover the menu, opening date, and details for the swashbuckling new "Beak & Barrel Bar" coming to the world of Pirates of the Caribbean.The news doesn't stop there! We set sail with the latest updates on the "Heroes and Villains" themed cruise ship, the Disney Destiny, including new shows and a first-ever Marvel character statue. Finally, we head to the West Coast to discuss the incredible new Walt Disney audio-animatronic at Disneyland—a true technical marvel with a surprising review.Plus, what we can expect for Halloween and Christmas this year at Disney World, including a new spooky-themed bar!Tips on dining reservations episode here!Contact my partners at ⁠MickeyTravels!⁠ They are the perfect people to get your next Disney vacation booked. Whether it's World, Land or Cruise, if it's Disney they will help. Contact them today to get started! ⁠https://mickeytravels.com/get-a-quote/⁠

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss what intrigues them the most about each team scheduled to play on Christmas Day in 2025.Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team's training this off-season with exclusive offers of up to $4,000 OFF their Rebel+, All-Star+, and CT+ shooting machines. Unsure about budget? Dr. Dish offers schools-only Buy Now, Pay Later payment plans to make getting new equipment easier than ever.The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.Wealth4CoachesEmpowering athletic coaches with financial education, strategic planning, and practical tools to build lasting wealth—on and off the court.If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/supportTwitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspodMike - @hdstarthoopsJason - @jsunkleInstagram@hoopheadspodFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ

What does a sassafras candy cane, a breaker box, and the Ralston Inn have in common?We're back to continue our '12 Pods of Christmas' series with this fun one from Hallmark Channel's 2020 'Countdown to Christmas,' starring Bethany Joy Lenz and Victor Webster!Come for the full recap and review and stay for our thoughts on the start of school, our thoughts on B&Bs, and our heartfelt pitch to be extras in Hallmark's new movie set to shoot at the Grand Ole Opry!Tell us what you think about this one in the comments and be sure to connect with us on our social media channels. Find links to everything at www.DoYouWatchWhatIWatch.com!And, as always, may your days be merry and bright!

In the debut episode of "Delusional Fandom," hosts Brad, Johnathan, and Max dive into the world of sports delusions with the enthusiasm of a kid on Christmas morning. Brad and Johnathan reminisce about their wild predictions for the Carolina Panthers, from Kelvin Benjamin's supposed rise to Cam Newton's Superman status. Max, the show's third leg (or "turd stool," as Brad affectionately calls him), joins the fray with his fantasy football insights, ranking quarterbacks and defending his picks with the fervor of a true fan. The trio's banter is as unpredictable as their sports predictions, making for a hilarious and entertaining listen. Tune in to hear why being a podcaster is the ultimate flex and why delusional fandom is the best kind of fandom.Follow the show here: https://www.instagram.com/thetgitpod/Checkout the new Hopecast website:https://thehopecastnetwork.com/Buy Merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-hopecast-network-swag/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/Introduction to Delusional Fandom (0:00 - 5:00)Brad and Johnathan introduce the show and discuss its origins and the concept of delusional fandom.The Kelvin Benjamin Saga (5:01 - 15:00)A deep dive into the highs and lows of Kelvin Benjamin's career and the hosts' delusional expectations.Cam Newton: Superman or Bust? (15:01 - 25:00)The hosts debate Cam Newton's legacy and his impact on the Panthers, with a humorous take on their past predictions.Fantasy Football Insights with Max (25:01 - 35:00)Max joins the conversation, sharing his top fantasy football picks and sparking lively debates with Brad and Johnathan.The Delusional Scale: Panthers Edition (35:01 - 45:00)A humorous ranking of the most delusional moments in Panthers history, from draft picks to coaching decisions.NFC South Predictions and Delusions (45:01 - 55:00)The hosts discuss their predictions for the NFC South, with a focus on the Panthers' chances and their own delusional hopes.Closing Remarks and Future Episodes (55:01 - End)The hosts wrap up the episode, teasing future content and encouraging listeners to embrace their own delusional fandom.

Some say there are only two seasons in Madison: winter and moving season. Starting in late July and stretching into August, downtown streets are flooded with piles of trash from folks participating in the annual housing shuffle. And keeping the city clean during this time is no easy feat, especially when would-be treasure hunters dig through the heaps looking to strike gold. To get the scoop on how the city keeps up with the mess, and get tips for what to do with your unwanted items, we caught up with Bryan Johnson, recycling coordinator and public information officer with the city's Streets Division. Find the map, large item disposal information, and collection details mentioned in today's show here. ‼️We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it's only 7 minutes long. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Madison swag!

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Max Hawthorne is an American author, screen and songwriter, as well as an avocational paleontologist. Referred to as the “Prince of Paleo-fiction”, he is best known for his Kronos Rising series of sci-fi suspense thrillers which have garnered both Book of the Year and People's Choice awards. He is the Amazon #1 bestselling author of the cryptid research book, Monsters & Marine Mysteries, Memoirs of a Gym Rat, an outrageous exposé of the health club industry, and the children's book I Want a Tyrannosaurus for Christmas. His song, A Tyrannosaurus for Christmas, peaked at #2 on the 2021 World Indie Charts. He has been interviewed by both The Washington Post and Fangoria Magazine and has appeared on QVC, Spaced Out Radio, Coast to Coast AM, and in A Tribe Called Quest's rap video, I Left My Wallet in El Segundo.Max's experiences with the unknown go back decades. In the summer of 1984, he encountered an unknown creature digging itself out of a grave in a cemetery in Philadelphia, PA. In that same region in 1989, he watched a UFO hurtling across the night sky do an impossible maneuver – a complete and instantaneous 180-degree reversal, with no deceleration or noticeable turning, at a speed that was at least three times that of the commercial jets below it (approximately Mach 2). During the summer of 1993, he observed a huge, anthropoid-like creature, which he believes to be a Sasquatch, for 10-15 minutes as it dived repeatedly for crayfish in a Connecticut lake. On November 22, 2016, Max and his daughter observed a winged entity that had apparently crash-landed in the street near their home. The creature had an estimated wingspan of 3-4 feet and, once it recovered, flew over the author's SUV. Since then, Max has had multiple encounters with cryptids, to the point he decided to begin documenting his experiences in order to share them with the world.Check out Max's author page, at: https://www.kronosrising.com/Max visits with Dean to talk about a brand new video he has just released on his Youtube channel, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG3EpE10fVQThe video, captured by Max on his home security camera, is of a large black cat. This unusual feline appears to possess the qualities of an incredibly rare cryptid known as an Alien Big Cat, Phantom Cat, Shapeshifter, or just Shifter.Max and Dean discuss the intriguing video, along with some of Max's other encounters with the anomalous.This is a fascinating and eerie episode, that you do not want to miss!

This episode is sponsored by: My Financial Coach You trained to save lives—who's helping you save your financial future? My Financial Coach connects physicians with CFP® Professionals who specialize in your complex needs. Whether it's crushing student loans, optimizing investments, or planning for retirement, you'll get a personalized strategy built around your goals. Save for a vacation home, fund your child's education, or prepare for life's surprises—with unbiased, advice-only planning through a flat monthly fee. No commissions. No conflicts. Just clarity. Visit https://myfinancialcoach.com/bootstrapmd/  to meet your financial coach and find out if concierge planning is right for you. ____________ In this episode, host Dr. Mike Woo-Ming, explores the mental barriers preventing physicians from thriving as entrepreneurs. Dr. Woo-Ming shares his wake-up call from a grueling Christmas morning ER shift, highlighting the pitfalls of a risk-averse, perfectionist mindset ingrained by medical training. He outlines three transformative mindset shifts: moving from perfectionism to iteration, transitioning from clinician to CEO, and embracing collaboration over scarcity. Through stories of building cash-based clinics and a test-prep company, he emphasizes creating systems for value-based revenue, delegating tasks, and learning from competitors. Dr. Woo-Ming offers practical tools like the Goal Getting Six system and CEO time-blocking to help physicians build sustainable businesses while maintaining clinical excellence. This episode is vital for healthcare professionals seeking to overcome burnout, regain autonomy, and build wealth through entrepreneurship. Three Actionable Takeaways: Embrace Iteration Over Perfection – Start your business imperfectly and refine it with real patient feedback. Done beats perfect; focus on solving problems rather than flawless execution to build momentum and grow sustainably. Transition to a CEO Mindset – Delegate routine tasks to staff and create systems to work on your business, not in it. Invest in training mid-level providers to free up time, ensuring your practice runs without you as the bottleneck. Adopt a Collaborative Approach – Shift from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance by learning from competitors' successes and failures. Research market demands and differentiate your services to create value and build lasting relationships. About the Show: Bootstrap MD is the ultimate podcast for physician entrepreneurs looking to escape traditional healthcare and control their financial futures. Hosted by Dr. Mike Woo-Ming, a successful physician, entrepreneur, and investor, the show delivers actionable insights on starting businesses, creating passive income, and navigating healthcare entrepreneurship. Featuring interviews with industry leaders, physicians, and experts in telemedicine and digital health, it's your guide to building a profitable, fulfilling career. Tune in weekly at  http://bootstrapmd.com  About the Host:  Dr. Mike Woo-Ming has over 20 years of experience as a physician entrepreneur. He's built and sold multiple seven-figure companies and now leads Executive Medical, a group of clinics specializing in age management and aesthetics. Through BootstrapMD, he mentors physicians in business, content creation, and autonomy. Let's Connect: www.https://www.bootstrapmd.com 

(0:00) Felger, Michael Holley, and Jim Murray open the third hour discussing the latest news on the Boston Celtics sale and Wyc Grousbeck. (14:08) More thoughts on the sale of the Celtics and Wyc Grousbeck possibly no longer being a Governor of the team. Plus, thoughts on the Celtics being left off the Christmas day slate of games. (23:08) After dropping their third in a row last night in Houston, is it time to panic for the Red Sox? (29:46) Thoughts on what Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal had to say about sign stealing and calling out the Red Sox on it.

This podcast and article are free, but a lot of The Storm lives behind a paywall. I wish I could make everything available to everyone, but an article like this one is the result of 30-plus hours of work. Please consider supporting independent ski journalism with an upgrade to a paid Storm subscription. You can also sign up for the free tier below.WhoRob Katz, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, Vail ResortsRecorded onAugust 8, 2025About Vail ResortsVail Resorts owns and operates 42 ski areas in North America, Australia, and Europe. In order of acquisition:The company's Epic Pass delivers skiers unlimited access to all of these ski areas, plus access to a couple dozen partner resorts:Why I interviewed himHow long do you suppose Vail Resorts has been the largest ski area operator by number of resorts? From how the Brobots prattle on about the place, you'd think since around the same time the Mayflower bumped into Plymouth Rock. But the answer is 2018, when Vail surged to 18 ski areas – one more than number two Peak Resorts. Vail wasn't even a top-five operator until 2007, when the company's five resorts landed it in fifth place behind Powdr's eight and 11 each for Peak, Boyne, and Intrawest. Check out the year-by-year resort operator rankings since 2000:Kind of amazing, right? For decades, Vail, like Aspen, was the owner of some great Colorado ski areas and nothing more. There was no reason to assume it would ever be anything else. Any ski company that tried to get too big collapsed or surrendered. Intrawest inflated like a balloon then blew up like a pinata, ejecting trophies like Mammoth, Copper, and Whistler before straggling into the Alterra refugee camp with a half dozen survivors. American Skiing Company (ASC) united eight resorts in 1996 and was 11 by the next year and was dead by 2007. Even mighty Aspen, perhaps the brand most closely associated with skiing in American popular culture, had abandoned a nearly-two-decade experiment in owning ski areas outside of Pitkin County when it sold Blackcomb and Fortress Mountains in 1986 and Breckenridge the following year.But here we are, with Vail Resorts, improbably but indisputably the largest operator in skiing. How did Vail do this when so many other operators had a decades-long head start? And failed to achieve sustainability with so many of the same puzzle pieces? Intrawest had Whistler. ASC owned Heavenly. Booth Creek, a nine-resort upstart launched in 1996 by former Vail owner George Gillett, had Northstar. The obvious answer is the 2008 advent of the Epic Pass, which transformed the big-mountain season pass from an expensive single-mountain product that almost no one actually needed to a cheapo multi-mountain passport that almost anyone could afford. It wasn't a new idea, necessarily, but the bargain-skiing concept had never been attached to a mountain so regal as Vail, with its sprawling terrain and amazing high-speed lift fleet and Colorado mystique. A multimountain pass had never come with so little fine print – it really was unlimited, at all these great mountains, all the time - but so many asterisks: better buy now, because pretty soon skiing Christmas week is going to cost more than your car. And Vail was the first operator to understand, at scale, that almost everyone who skis at Vail or Beaver Creek or Breckenridge skied somewhere else first, and that the best way to recruit these travelers to your mountain rather than Deer Valley or Steamboat or Telluride was to make the competition inconvenient by bundling the speedbump down the street with the Alpine fantasy across the country.Vail Resorts, of course, didn't do anything. Rob Katz did these things. And yes, there was a great and capable team around him. But it's hard to ignore the fact that all of these amazing things started happening shortly after Katz's 2006 CEO appointment and stopped happening around the time of his 2021 exit. Vail's stock price: from $33.04 on Feb. 28, 2006 to $354.76 to Nov. 1, 2021. Epic Pass sales: from zero to 2.1 million. Owned resort portfolio: from five in three states to 37 in 15 states and three countries. Epic Pass portfolio: from zero ski areas to 61. The company's North American skier visits: from 6.3 million for the 2005-06 ski season to 14.9 million in 2020-21. Those same VR metrics after three-and-a-half years under his successor, Kirsten Lynch: a halving of the stock price to $151.50 on May 27, 2025, her last day in charge; a small jump to 2.3 million Epic Passes sold for 2024-25 (but that marked the product's first-ever unit decline, from 2.4 million the previous winter); a small increase to 42 owned resorts in 15 states and four countries; a small increase to 65 ski areas accessible on the Epic Pass; and a rise to 16.9 million North American skier visits (actually a three percent slump from the previous winter and the company's second consecutive year of declines, as overall U.S. skier visits increased 1.6 percent after a poor 2023-24).I don't want to dismiss the good things Lynch did ($20-an-hour minimum wage; massively impactful lift upgrades, especially in New England; a best-in-class day pass product; a better Pet Rectangle app), or ignore the fact that Vail's 2006-to-2019 trajectory would have been impossible to replicate in a world that now includes the Ikon Pass counterweight, or understate the tense community-resort relationships that boiled under Katz's do-things-and-apologize-later-maybe leadership style. But Vail Resorts became an impossible-to-ignore globe-spanning goliath not because it collected great ski areas, but because a visionary leader saw a way to transform a stale, weather-dependent business into a growing, weather-agnostic(-ish) one.You may think that “visionary” is overstating it, that merely “transformational” would do. But I don't think I appreciated, until the rise of social media, how deeply cynical America had become, or the seemingly outsized proportion of people so eager to explain why new ideas were impossible. Layer, on top of this, the general dysfunction inherent to corporate environments, which can, without constant schedule-pruning, devolve into pseudo-summits of endless meetings, in which over-educated and well-meaning A+ students stamped out of elite university assembly lines spend all day trotting between conference rooms taking notes they'll never look at and trying their best to sound brilliant but never really accomplishing anything other than juggling hundreds of daily Slack and email messages. Perhaps I am the cynical one here, but my experience in such environments is that actually getting anything of substance done with a team of corporate eggheads is nearly impossible. To be able to accomplish real, industry-wide, impactful change in modern America, and to do so with a corporate bureaucracy as your vehicle, takes a visionary.Why now was a good time for this interviewAnd the visionary is back. True, he never really left, remaining at the head of Vail's board of directors for the duration of Lynch's tenure. But the board of directors doesn't have to explain a crappy earnings report on the investor conference call, or get yelled at on CNBC, or sit in the bullseye of every Saturday morning liftline post on Facebook.So we'll see, now that VR is once again and indisputably Katz's company, whether Vail's 2006-to-2021 rise from fringe player to industry kingpin was an isolated case of right-place-at-the-right-time first-mover big-ideas luck or the masterwork of a business musician blending notes of passion, aspiration, consumer pocketbook logic, the mystique of irreplaceable assets, and defiance of conventional industry wisdom to compose a song that no one can stop singing. Will Katz be Steve Jobs returning to Apple and re-igniting a global brand? Or MJ in a Wizards jersey, his double threepeat with the Bulls untarnished but his legacy otherwise un-enhanced at best and slightly diminished at worst?I don't know. I lean toward Jobs, remaining aware that the ski industry will never achieve the scale of the Pet Rectangle industry. But Vail Resorts owns 42 ski areas out of like 6,000 on the planet, and only about one percent of them is associated with the Epic Pass. Even if Vail grew all of these metrics tenfold, it would still own just a fraction of the global ski business. Investors call this “addressable market,” meaning the size of your potential customer base if you can make them aware of your existence and convince them to use your services, and Vail's addressable market is far larger than the neighborhood it now occupies.Whether Vail can get there by deploying its current operating model is irrelevant. Remember when Amazon was an online bookstore and Netflix a DVD-by-mail outfit? I barely do either, because visionary leaders (Jeff Bezos, Reed Hastings) shaped these companies into completely different things, tapping a rapidly evolving technological infrastructure capable of delivering consumers things they don't know they need until they realize they can't live without them. Like never going into a store again or watching an entire season of TV in one night. Like the multimountain ski pass.Being visionary is not the same thing as being omniscient. Amazon's Fire smartphone landed like a bag of sand in a gastank. Netflix nearly imploded after prematurely splitting its DVD and digital businesses in 2011. Vail's decision to simultaneously chop 2021-22 Epic Pass prices by 20 percent and kill its 2020-21 digital reservation system landed alongside labor shortages, inflation, and global supply chain woes, resulting in a season of inconsistent operations that may have turned a generation off to the company. Vail bullied Powdr into selling Park City and Arapahoe Basin into leaving the Epic Pass and Colorado's state ski trade association into having to survive without four (then five) of its biggest brands. The company alienated locals everywhere, from Stowe (traffic) to Sunapee (same) to Ohio (truncated seasons) to Indiana (same) to Park City (everything) to Whistler (same) to Stevens Pass (just so many people man). The company owns 99 percent of the credit for the lift-tickets-brought-to-you-by-Tiffany pricing structure that drives the popular perception that skiing is a sport accessible only to people who rent out Yankee Stadium for their dog's birthday party.We could go on, but the point is this: Vail has messed up in the past and will mess up again in the future. You don't build companies like skyscrapers, straight up from ground to sky. You build them, appropriately for Vail, like mountains, with an earthquake here and an eruption there and erosion sometimes and long stable periods when the trees grow and the goats jump around on the rocks and nothing much happens except for once in a while a puma shows up and eats Uncle Toby. Vail built its Everest by clever and novel and often ruthless means, but in doing so made a Balkanized industry coherent, mainstreamed the ski season pass, reshaped the consumer ski experience around adventure and variety, united the sprawling Park City resorts, acknowledged the Midwest as a lynchpin ski region, and forced competitors out of their isolationist stupor and onto the magnificent-but-probably-nonexistent-if-not-for-the-existential-need-to-compete-with Vail Ikon, Indy, and Mountain Collective passes.So let's not confuse the means for the end, or assume that Katz, now 58 and self-assured, will act with the same brash stop-me-if-you-can bravado that defined his first tenure. I mean, he could. But consumers have made it clear that they have alternatives, communities have made it clear that they have ways to stop projects out of spite, Alterra has made it clear that empire building is achieved just as well through ink as through swords, and large independents such as Jackson Hole have made it clear that the passes that were supposed to be their doom instead guaranteed indefinite independence via dependable additional income streams. No one's afraid of Vail anymore.That doesn't mean the company can't grow, can't surprise us, can't reconfigure the global ski jigsaw puzzle in ways no one has thought of. Vail has brand damage to repair, but it's repairable. We're not talking about McDonald's here, where the task is trying to convince people that inedible food is delicious. We're talking about Vail Mountain and Whistler and Heavenly and Stowe – amazing places that no one needs convincing are amazing. What skiers do need to be convinced of is that Vail Resorts is these ski areas' best possible steward, and that each mountain can be part of something much larger without losing its essence.You may be surprised to hear Katz acknowledge as much in our conversation. You will probably be surprised by a lot of things he says, and the way he projects confidence and optimism without having to fully articulate a vision that he's probably still envisioning. It's this instinctual lean toward the unexpected-but-impactful that powered Vail's initial rise and will likely reboot the company. Perhaps sooner than we expect.What we talked aboutThe CEO job feels “both very familiar and very new at the same time”; Vail Resorts 2025 versus Vail Resorts 2006; Ikon competition means “we have to get better”; the Epic Friends program that replaces Buddy Tickets: 50 percent off plus skiers can apply that cost to next year's Epic Pass; simplifying the confusing; “we're going to have to get a little more creative and a little more aggressive” when it comes to lift ticket pricing; why Vail will “probably always have a window ticket”; could we see lower lift ticket prices?; a response to lower-than-expected lift ticket sales in 2024-25; “I think we need to elevate the resort brands themselves”; thoughts on skier-visit drops; why Katz returned as CEO; evolving as a leader; a morale check for a company “that was used to winning” but had suffered setbacks; getting back to growth; competing for partners and “how do we drive thoughtful growth”; is Vail an underdog now?; Vail's big advantage; reflecting on the 20 percent 2021 Epic Pass price cut and whether that was the right decision; is the Epic Pass too expensive or too cheap?; reacting to the first ever decline in Epic Pass unit sales numbers; why so many mountains are unlimited on Epic Local; “who are you going to kick out of skiing” if you tighten access?; protecting the skier experience; how do you make skiers say “wow?”; defending Vail's ongoing resort leadership shuffle; and why the volume of Vail's lift upgrades slowed after 2022's Epic Lift Upgrade.What I got wrong* I said that the Epic Pass now offered access to “64 or 65” ski areas, but I neglected to include the six new ski areas that Vail partnered with in Austria for the 2025-26 ski season. The correct number of current Epic Pass partners is 71 (see chart above). * I said that Vail Resorts' skier visits declined by 1.5 percent from the 2023-24 to 2024-25 winters, and that national skier visits grew by three percent over that same timeframe. The numbers are actually reversed: Vail's skier visits slumped by approximately three percent last season, while national visits increased by 1.7 percent, per the National Ski Areas Association.* I said that the $1,429 Ikon Pass cost “40% more” than the $799 Epic Local – but I was mathing on the fly and I mathed dumb. The actual increase from Epic Local to Ikon is roughly 79 percent.* I claimed that Park City Mountain Resort was charging $328 for a holiday week lift ticket when it was “30 percent-ish open” and “the surrounding resorts were 70-ish percent open.” Unfortunately, I was way off on the dollar amount and the timeframe, as I was thinking of this X post I made on Wednesday, Jan. 8, when day-of tickets were selling for $288:* I said I didn't know what “Alterra” means. Alterra Mountain Company defines it as “a fusion of the words altitude and terrain/terra, paying homage to the mountains and communities that form the backbone of the company.”* I said that Vail's Epic Lift Upgrade was “22 or 23 lifts.” I was wrong, but the number is slippery for a few reasons. First, while I was referring specifically to Vail's 2021 announcement that 19 new lifts were inbound in 2022, the company now uses “Epic Lift Upgrade” as an umbrella term for all years' new lift installs. Second, that 2022 lift total shot up to 21, then down to 19 when Park City locals threw a fit and blocked two of them (both ultimately went to Whistler), then 18 after Keystone bulldozed an illegal access road in the high Alpine (the new lift and expansion opened the following year).Questions I wish I'd askedThere is no way to do this interview in a way that makes everyone happy. Vail is too big, and I can't talk about everything. Angry Mountain Bro wants me to focus on community, Climate Bro on the environment, Finance Bro on acquisitions and numbers, Subaru Bro on liftlines and parking lots. Too many people who already have their minds made up about how things are will come here seeking validation of their viewpoint and leave disappointed. I will say this: just because I didn't ask about something doesn't mean I wouldn't have liked to. Acquisitions and Europe, especially. But some preliminary conversations with Vail folks indicated that Katz had nothing new to say on either of these topics, so I let it go for another day.Podcast NotesOn various metrics Here's a by-the-numbers history of the Epic Pass:Here's Epic's year-by-year partner history:On the percent of U.S. skier visits that Vail accounts forWe don't know the exact percentage of U.S. skier visits belong to Vail Resorts, since the company's North American numbers include Whistler, which historically accounts for approximately 2 million annual skier visits. But let's call Vail's share of America's skier visits 25 percent-ish:On ski season pass participation in AmericaThe rise of Epic and Ikon has correlated directly with a decrease in lift ticket visits and an increase in season pass visits. Per Kotke's End-of-Season Demographic Report for 2023-24:On capital investmentSimilarly, capital investment has mostly risen over the past decade, with a backpedal for Covid. Kotke:The NSAA's preliminary numbers suggest that the 2024-25 season numbers will be $624.4 million, a decline from the previous two seasons, but still well above historic norms.On the mystery of the missing skier visitsI jokingly ask Katz for resort-by-resort skier visits in passing. Here's what I meant by that - up until the 2010-11 ski season, Vail, like all operators on U.S. Forest Service land, reported annual skier visits per ski area:And then they stopped, winning a legal argument that annual skier visits are proprietary and therefore protected from public records disclosure. Or something like that. Anyway most other large ski area operators followed this example, which mostly just serves to make my job more difficult.On that ski trip where Timberline punched out Vail in a one-on-five fightI don't want to be the Anecdote King, but in 2023 I toured 10 Mid-Atlantic ski areas the first week of January, which corresponded with a horrendous warm-up. The trip included stops at five Vail Resorts: Liberty, Whitetail, Seven Springs, Laurel, and Hidden Valley, all of which were underwhelming. Fine, I thought, the weather sucks. But then I stopped at Timberline, West Virginia:After three days of melt-out tiptoe, I was not prepared for what I found at gut-renovated Timberline. And what I found was 1,000 vertical feet of the best version of warm-weather skiing I've ever seen. Other than the trail footprint, this is a brand-new ski area. When the Perfect Family – who run Perfect North, Indiana like some sort of military operation – bought the joint in 2020, they tore out the lifts, put in a brand-new six-pack and carpet-loaded quad, installed all-new snowmaking, and gut-renovated the lodge. It is remarkable. Stunning. Not a hole in the snowpack. Coming down the mountain from Davis, you can see Timberline across the valley beside state-run Canaan Valley ski area – the former striped in white, the latter mostly barren.I skied four fast laps off the summit before the sixer shut at 4:30. Then a dozen runs off the quad. The skier level is comically terrible, beginners sprawled all over the unload, all over the green trails. But the energy is level 100 amped, and everyone I talked to raved about the transformation under the new owners. I hope the Perfect family buys 50 more ski areas – their template works.I wrote up the full trip here.On the megapass timelineI'll work on a better pass timeline at some point, but the basics are this:* 2008: Epic Pass debuts - unlimited access to all Vail Resorts* 2012: Mountain Collective debuts - 2 days each at partner resorts* 2015: M.A.X. Pass debuts - 5 days each at partner resorts, unlimited option for home resort* 2018: Ikon Pass debuts, replaces M.A.X. - 5, 7, or unlimited days at partner resorts* 2019: Indy Pass debuts - 2 days each at partner resortsOn Epic Day vs. Ikon Session I've long harped on the inadequacy of the Ikon Session Pass versus the Epic Day Pass:On Epic versus Ikon pricingEpic Passes mostly sell at a big discount to Ikon:On Vail's most recent investor conference callThis podcast conversation delivers Katz's first public statements since he hosted Vail Resorts' investor conference call on June 5. I covered that call extensively at the time:On Epic versus Ikon access tweaksAlterra tweaks Ikon Pass access for at least one or two mountains nearly every year – more than two dozen since 2020, by my count. Vail rarely makes any changes. I broke down the difference between the two in the article linked directly above this one. I ask Katz about this in the pod, and he gives us a very emphatic answer.On the Park City strikeNo reason to rehash the whole mess in Park City earlier this year. Here's a recap from The New York Times. The Storm's best contribution to the whole story was this interview with United Mountain Workers President Max Magill:On Vail's leadership shuffleI'll write more about this at some point, but if you scroll to the right on Vail's roster, you'll see the yellow highlights whenever Vail has switched a president/general manager-level employee over the past several years. It's kind of a lot. A sample from the resorts the company has owned since 2016:The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing all year long. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

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