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In today's episode of The Quiz, we're testing your knowledge on everything from the legendary roots of American music to iconic pop anthems and history-making live performances. Can you answer these? Musical Birthplaces: The Bronx gave us hip-hop and Mississippi birthed the blues, but do you know which iconic, Cajun-influenced southern city is widely celebrated as the birthplace of jazz? Festival Roots: Modern events like Coachella and Woodstock dominate the industry today, but can you identify the historic event considered to be the very first American music festival? Grammy History: We take a trip back to the inaugural Grammy Awards in 1959. Do you know which incredible record made history by taking home the first-ever trophy for Album of the Year? Play. Share. Listen, with Country Musician Howard Bellamy. Get tickets to The Bellamy Brothers summer concerts HERE: https://bellamybrothers.com/tour/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz breaks down Olivia Rodrigo's massive weekend, headlined by her surprise appearance at No Doubt's final Sphere show in Las Vegas on June 13, 2026. Analytic Dreamz covers how Gwen Stefani invited Rodrigo onstage after spotting her fan sign, her heartfelt tribute to the band, and the longstanding connection between Rodrigo and No Doubt, including their 2024 Coachella reunion. The segment dives into Rodrigo's third studio album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, released June 12, 2026. It shattered 2026 streaming records on Spotify and Amazon Music, became the biggest female album debut of the year, and earned rave reviews for its mature indie-influenced sound and emotional depth. Analytic Dreamz also explores the “Stupid Song” music video collaboration with NYC Ballet's Tiler Peck, Rodrigo's generous gestures on set, her revelation of being 60% deaf in her left ear since childhood, and details on the upcoming 65-date Unraveled Tour launching September 25, 2026. A must-listen for pop music fans and Olivia Rodrigo followers. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Imaad WasifTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Imaad Wasif. Imaad is a musician, singer, and songwriter from the California Desert. In this episode, we chat about how his family wound up living in the desert, and what it was like growing up as 'The Weird Indian Kid' in that fairly tightknit community. We do discuss his parents and their influences on his musicality as well as his overall worldview. While his family comes from India, his parents thought it might be a good idea to make a hasty retreat from their home country due to one of his folks being Muslim, while the other is Hindu. After a stint in Canda, then London, the family moved to Palm Desert. Imaad's influences know no bounds. His father was a Ghazal singer, the family spoke Urdu at home, and Imaad grew up attending 'generator parties' in the desolate lands that are now famous for Coachella! Imaad generously lets me play my favorite song from his very first solo album from twenty years ago. The we do a deep dive into 'The Devine', the 'Super Consciousness', and what it means to have an 'awareness of self'. Naturally I ask how he came to be basically the fourth member of The Yeah Yeah Yeahs; with whom he has play for twenty years as well. Finally, we dig into Imaad's newest record. This is his SEVENTH solo album, and it is called 'Superconsciousness', and it was released in mid-March of this year. All of the songs are avail in all of the usual places, but YOU SHOULD PURCHASE the new album on Bandcamp. He is eve selling it on vinyl and includes several demo versions of some of the tracks. Speaking of which, Imaad is such a rad gut, that he lets me play my favorite track from the new record. The making of this record was severely hampered by the catastrophic wildfires in Altadena, California. Imaad lost some stuff but was very lucky overall, thank goodness. Follow Imaad Wasif on Instagram to see where he will be playing live next!***LIVE AT PERMANENT RECORDS IN LOS ANGELES JULY 3RD***
rWotD Episode 3329: John Summit Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Monday, 15 June 2026, is John Summit.John Walter Schuster (born July 29, 1994), better known by his stage name John Summit, is an American DJ and record producer, former accountant and owner of the Experts Only label. His music includes original tracks and remixes. Summit has been producing music since at least 2017, but rose to popularity in 2020 with his single Deep End. He released his debut studio album, Comfort in Chaos, in 2024, with his second, Ctrl Escape, released in April 2026. He has received nominations for the Billboard, American, and iHeartRadio Music Awards, and his own label, Experts Only, was SiriusXM's Powertools Awards Label of the Year for 2025.Since 2021, Summit has toured extensively and performed at major music festivals including the Ultra Music Festival, Coachella, Lollapalooza, Tomorrowland, and Electric Daisy Carnival, among others. His arena touring has spanned The O2 Arena and Madison Square Garden, with an increased presence in smaller venues and pop-up showings. In 2024, both Variety and Rolling Stone noted Summit as an emergent influence in global electronic dance music.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:00 UTC on Monday, 15 June 2026.For the full current version of the article, see John Summit on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Gregory.
90 minutes of wistful house from a talented Steel City Dance Discs affiliate—perfect for easing into the night or winding down after the party. Since Resident Advisor dubbed Pretty Girl "a star in the making" in 2023, the Melbourne DJ has played Coachella, gone viral on Boiler Room, and remixed Romy and Fred Again.. But she's taken stardom on her own terms. Instead of stadium-ready adrenaline, her sound is a balanced cocktail of UK garage, sugary vocals, and '90s electronica whimsy, finding the sweet spot between the charts and the club. Her RA Mix perfectly captures this depth of emotion. The lush, unhurried session moves nimbly through Donato Dozzy, Tin Man, and unreleased Pretty Girl goodies. Full of overcast chords and melancholy arpeggios, it's an exquisite journey that will sound just as good in the club as it will in the taxi home. Find the tracklist and Q&A at ra.co/podcast/1062
Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Justin Bieber has spent the past few days back in the center of the pop culture conversation, with the most meaningful development being renewed attention around his music, his marriage, and a possible expansion into business. According to AOL and Design Scene, he shared behind the scenes images from his 2026 Coachella set and then teased what appears to be a new audio venture called SKYLRK Audio, a move that could matter long term if it turns into a real brand launch rather than just a social media tease. A surprise appearance by Bieber and Hailey at The Kid LAROI's show in Los Angeles also drew heavy attention, with TMZ reporting that fans spotted them in the VIP area and circulated clips quickly. That same evening, the pair looked relaxed and publicly affectionate, which matters because the Biebers have lately been keeping a lower profile than in past eras. There are also fresh social media whispers that Bieber briefly appeared in a Twitch session between June 11 and June 13, according to a Facebook post that presented the moment as reported but not independently confirmed. If true, it would fit his recent pattern of highly informal, unexpected online appearances that instantly trigger fan frenzy. Another circulating social post from Instagram shows Hailey arriving at Madison Square Garden for a Knicks and Spurs game two days ago, adding to the couple's run of high visibility outings. Separate social clips and posts claim Bieber was seen in Beverly Hills greeting fans, but those reports are too thinly sourced to treat as verified. The biggest unconfirmed buzz is the chatter around a World Cup appearance and a few speculative entertainment posts that mention Bieber in connection with music and gaming events, but none of those claims are backed by major reliable outlets. The only firmly grounded thread here is that Bieber remains unusually active in public through concert appearances, shared family moments, and business teases, all of which suggest he is carefully maintaining relevance across music, fashion, and lifestyle branding. For listeners of Justin Bieber Biography Flash, the story right now is less about a single headline and more about a quiet but important repositioning: Bieber still commands attention every time he appears, and these recent moments hint at both a personal stability phase and a possible new commercial chapter. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Slayyyter, who became one of the year's breakout stars with the release of her third studio album “Worst Girl in America” and a viral Coachella set, sat down with Joe and Jon to discuss her slow-simmer career arc, why preexisting pop-star formats didn't hang well on her shoulders, and how mainstream pop classics and forgotten pop detritus can be equally influential. - Watch the episode here. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This is a preview of a premium episode from our Patreon feed, Paid Costly For Me! Head over to Patreon.com/PodCastyForMe to hear more for just $5 a month. Originally written for Clint Eastwood by friend of the show Elmore Leonard, Richard Fleischer's 1974 Charles Bronson vehicle MR. MAJESTYK is that classic action film setup: a melon farmer accidentally ends up in the middle of a mob hitman's prison transport escape and teams up with a beautiful migrant labor organizer to save his crop. It's a hell of a lot of fun, and probably should have been Patreon episode 3, but here we are. We talk Bronson, small grower economics, and a whole lot about the United Farm Workers, Dolores Huerta, Larry Itliong, and Cesar Chavez. Good ep! Roger Ebert's profile of Bronson: https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/charles-bronson-its-just-that-i-dont-like-to-talk-very-much Paul Koslo interview: https://iamlegendarchive.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_10.html Review of Christian Paiz's Strikers of Coachella: https://www.thenation.com/article/culture/coachella-united-farm-workers/ Trampling Out the Vintage: Cesar Chavez and the Two Souls of the United Farm Workers by Frank Bardacke: https://www.versobooks.com/products/2213-trampling-out-the-vintage As always, thanks to Jetski for our theme music and Jeremy Allison for our artwork. Additional production by Ryan Torgeson.
As festival season is fully underway, the Psyce has something to say. We are tired of the complaints so here are our thoughts and hopefully a guide on how to endure the thralls of festival life. Are Millennials aging out of Festivals? Listen in as we compare and contrast some of todays biggest artist compilations. Whether it's Roots Picnic, Coachella, Gov Ball, Wireless, Broccoli Fest, or even Bonnaroo, what is a podcast to do?follow us everywhere @thepsycepodcastLIKE COMMENT SUBSCRIBE
Boye and Chris kick things off with Jeremy Lowe, VP of Talent and Partnerships at Dick Clark Productions, reacting to the viral tech Titans Mafia game, and whether brands could create their own version of Traitors (1:43). Then they dive into the summer events landscape, from the AMAs in Las Vegas to YouTube's dominance at Coachella, and how Jeremy's team programs award shows for both TV viewers and social media feeds (8:28). The conversation shifts to the NY Knicks fever taking over the country and whether we've hit peak sports (22:14). Jeremy shares his thoughts on the Tony Awards, Pink as a host, and what Broadway needs to do to grow its audience (36:15). And they close out with TikTok's new events app launching around the World Cup, and what it signals for the future of live entertainment (48:00).Subscribe to our newsletter from the Future Party here. You can follow us on social media at @futureparty as well as our hosts @boye and @chrissawtelle. We love to hear from our listeners, so if you want to message us, you can email us at future@futureparty.com or fill out a short survey here.Hosts: Boye Akolade and Chris SawtelleProducers: Paul Yurick, Boye Akolade & Chris SawtelleProduction Team: Araceli Rubalcava, Eli DiFiore, Max GuldenContent Strategist: Rennan Klein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Justin Bieber has spent the past few days quietly but very visibly reinforcing two big biographical themes: his evolution into a low‑key family man and his continued value as a lifestyle and branding powerhouse. Over the weekend in Los Angeles, local outlets and eyewitness clips shared by the Evansville Courier and Press reported that Justin surprised a table of diners at a Mexican restaurant by casually joining in a singalong of Happy Birthday, turning an ordinary celebration into a viral moment. The video shows him relaxed, smiling, and clearly comfortable slipping into normal life while still being the guy whose voice instantly electrifies a room, a small but telling snapshot of where he is in his fame journey. Just a night or two earlier, fan videos on Instagram and TikTok captured Justin and Hailey Bieber attending The Kid LAROI's show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, sitting in the crowd rather than staging a grand entrance. Those sightings, amplified by multiple fan accounts, underline how Bieber has repositioned himself: no longer the constant headliner, but a heavyweight pop elder statesman who can show up and instantly become the subtext of someone else's event. On the business front, tech and lifestyle creators on TikTok, including CarterPCS, have been highlighting a new line of Justin Bieber–branded headphones and speakers. While full financial details have not been disclosed, the early reviews center on design, sound quality, and the power of his name to move product, reinforcing his long‑running shift from pure touring artist to diversified brand and investor. This kind of consumer‑electronics play fits neatly beside his earlier catalog sale and various fashion and skincare collaborations, and could have real long‑term significance if it becomes a sustained product line rather than a one‑off drop. Relationship chatter, always a biographical through‑line, remains intense. Entertainment sites like AOL continue to point back to Hailey's recent PDA‑filled photo dumps and Coachella moments with Justin as evidence that, despite constant online speculation about their marriage, the public record still shows a couple that chooses to appear affectionate and unified. Any rumors of separation circulating on social media as of the past few days remain unconfirmed and should be treated as speculation unless and until addressed by the Biebers or reported by major outlets with direct sourcing. Thanks for listening and make sure you subscribe so you never miss an update on Justin Bieber, and search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Today we interrogate the one and only Rostam about his long and varied career as an acclaimed musician, producer, Haim collaborator, and bicoastal gay guy. Topics include: Nostalgia for 2008 Coachella culture, whether "hipster" is a slur, whether boundary-setting has gone too far, how we can all fight the Mike Pence within, and Rostam's amazing new album American Stories, which is out now! SEE SAM ON TOUR: linktree.com/samtaggart WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What do shoppers actually want in 2026? Do brand vibe, culture, and ethos matter more than the clothes? Is experience-based fashion just better marketing? And what does “integrated fashion” look like when your wardrobe is built around music, sports, clubs, video games, vintage, coffee shops, and the internet?On this episode of Pair of Kings, Sol Thompson and Michael Smith break down the largest survey they've run on fashion preferences, shopping habits, and taste: 1,500+ responses on how people look for, select and justify clothing today. The duo use the season's thesis of “integrated fashion” to interrogate why brand culture matters, how shoppers decide between buying piece-by-piece vs building a full aesthetic, why brand storytelling still works, and what makes a fashion brand captivating enough to hold an audience.We get into Rick Owens, Kozaburo, Rolling Dub Trio, Lost Control cowboy boots, Undercover, Comme des Garçons, Celine, Hedi Slimane, CC41 wartime tailoring, vintage band tees, Bruce Springsteen shirts, KMFDM, Electronic Research Department / ERD, Daft Punk, and controversy-driven fashion marketing.Sol and Michael also discuss Everlane's sale to Shein, sustainability fatigue, ethical fashion, cost per wear, quality vs longevity, resale liquidity, wardrobe economics, consumer inequality, and why the modern fashion industry is selling lifestyles as much as clothing. Further, they ask what sparks the desire to buy: Honey Dijon at Coachella, Saturday Night Fever, The Batman motorcycle jackets, FKA twigs, Interplanetary Criminal, video games, old magazines, X-Files tees, Julian Carter, and archive fashion grails.Other topics include: NYC summer style, Havaianas and flip-flop discourse, Birkenstocks without socks, finance guys in Lululemon khakis and On Running shoes, Kangol hats, men's matching sets, white jeans, World Cup style, vintage soccer jerseys, Newcastle kits, Nike Total 90s, Puma Speedcats, Big Red Boots, brand pop-ups, shock drops, fashion coffee shops, Instagram style discovery, raves, punk shows, clubs, flea markets, Harajuku, Santee Alley, gay clubs, furries, online fashion communities, The Devil Wears Prada 2, whether good marketing can compensate for bad clothes. We hope you enjoy just as much as we did recording.Lots of love!Sol---Episode Tags: fashion podcast 2026, integrated fashion, fashion survey, menswear, streetwear, high fashion, archive fashion, shopping habits, brand culture, experience-based fashion, Rick Owens, Kozaburo, Everlane Shein, sustainable fashion, vintage fashion, World Cup jerseys, Nike Total 90, Puma Speedcat, Celine #fashion #fashionpodcast #rickowens #archivefashion TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Intro: 1,300+ Person Integrated Fashion Survey 1:09 — Sol & Michael Introduce the Episode 1:53 — New York Summer Fashion and the Style Reset 2:23 — Fit Check: Birkenstocks, Kapital Denim & Vintage Bruce Springsteen Tee 6:37 — KMFDM Shirt, Vintage T-Shirt Care & Washing Old Tees 7:14 — ERD Daft Punk Shirt, Vintage Resale & Controversial Fashion Marketing 11:42 — NYC Summer Style: Flip-Flops, Havaianas & Birkenstocks 16:27 — Finance Guy Fits: On Running, Lululemon Khakis & No-Show Socks 18:07 — Kangol Hats, Lower East Side Trends & One-Weekend Menswear Fads 20:22 — Matching Sets and Summer 2026 Menswear Predictions 21:16 — White Jeans, Vintage Soccer Jerseys & World Cup Style 25:05 — Everlane, Shein and the Future of Ethical Fashion 26:29 — Sustainability Fatigue and Rick Owens Sustainable Cotton 27:23 — Consumer Economics: Who Fashion Brands Actually Sell To 29:15 — AI Data Centers, Consumption and Environmental Cost 31:10 — Fashion Survey Begins: How Young Shoppers Buy Clothes 32:07 — Do Brand Vibe, Culture and Ethos Matter? 32:44 — Rick Owens, Kozaburo and Buying Into Brand Worlds 35:17 — Wardrobe Building: Piece-by-Piece vs Full Aesthetic 36:06 — Rick Owens Harness Boots and Buying in a Vacuum 40:03 — UJ Militaria, CC41 Wartime Blazer & Archive Menswear 43:00 — Brand Storytelling: Undercover, Sustainability and Fashion Narrative 45:24 — What People Consider Before Buying Clothes 46:14 — Cost Per Wear Debate 50:15 — Sustainability, Ethics, Price, Fit, Resale Liquidity & Durability 52:16 — What Makes People Want to Buy Clothing? 52:41 — Honey Dijon, Coachella, Saturday Night Fever & Cultural Inspiration 56:09 — CDG, Archive Fashion and Mental Catalogs of Grails 56:42 — FKA Twigs, Interplanetary Criminal, Video Games & Fashion Inspiration 57:39 — Do Fashion Influencers Actually Influence Fashion People? 59:38 — The Batman, Motorcycle Jackets & Style Obsession 1:01:13 — Hedi Slimane's Celine “The Dancing Kid” Beanie 1:03:15 — Experience-Based Fashion: Drops, Pop-Ups, Coffee Shops & Activations 1:06:02 — Influencer Gifting, Clothing Waste & FOMO Marketing 1:08:41 — Big Red Boots, Puma Speedcats & Hype Products That Disappear 1:10:01 — Nike Total 90, Slim Soccer Sneakers & Footwear Trends 1:10:20 — Where People Experience Fashion: Raves, Flea Markets, Clubs & Coffee Shops 1:13:37 — Instagram as a Fashion Scene and Style Discovery Tool 1:17:44 — Clubs, Raves and the Anti-Commercial Fashion Scene 1:19:04 — Song of the Week 1:21:58 — The Devil Wears Prada 2, Fashion Movies & Reboot Culture 1:26:37 — Speed Racer, Style Nostalgia & Closing Thoughts 1:26:59 — Outro #FashionPodcast, #Menswear, #Streetwear, #Fashion, #Style, #FashionCulture, #FashionCommunity, #FashionDiscussion, #FashionAnalysis, #FashionCommentary, #MensFashion, #MensStyle, #ArchiveFashion, #FashionArchive, #VintageFashion, #FashionHistory, #DesignerFashion, #LuxuryFashion, #FashionResearch, #FashionWriting, #IntegratedFashion, #FashionTheory, #FashionConsumer, #FashionShopping, #FashionTrends, #FashionIndustry, #FashionMarketing, #BrandCulture, #FashionConsumerBehavior, #FutureOfFashion, #RickOwens, #CommeDesGarcons, #Undercover, #HediSlimane Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the new vanguard of the fashion world. 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How FIFA is cracking down on political protests ahead of the World Cup. The city of Coachella is taking a major step torward banning data centers. Fire survivors share photos of their rebuilding process more than a year after the L.A. fires. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
Subscribe to This Week in Hospitality wherever you get you podcasts: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5oPExA0txHMjEI5Ye13IUy Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-hospitality/id1849637233 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThisWeekinHospitality This week opens at LE Miami — which Scott describes less like a travel conference and more like Coachella for hotel nerds — before the guys dive into the real industry tension underneath the party. Hyatt tells investors to stop counting rooms and start counting fees, arguing that “empty calorie” growth is the wrong metric. But the panel digs into the contradiction: the premium story is Park Hyatt, Andaz, Thompson, and Alila — while the actual growth engine may be Essentials, all-inclusives, and credit card economics. Translation: hotel companies are increasingly distribution platforms, loyalty machines, and maybe even banks. Then Hilton's Undergraduate by Hilton gets a second look. The name still gets roasted, but the strategy starts to make sense: college towns are wildly underserved, Graduate doesn't pencil everywhere, and tired select-service boxes are begging for conversion. The question is whether this is lifestyle innovation — or just another brand solving an owner pipeline problem. The guys also react to Sonder co-founder Francis Davidson's new AI travel startup, Odessia, and debate whether dedicated AI travel agents can win when ChatGPT and Claude already own so much user context. That leads into a bigger conversation about trust, human travel advisors, preference passports, and why overwhelmed travelers may want fewer options — not more. Finally, Minor Hotels makes the case for “asset-right” hospitality, arguing that brands need more skin in the game if they want owner trust. The crew closes with DMs, celebrity hotel speculation, World Cup demand anxiety, and Ben teasing a possible conversion-brand play of his own. This Week in Hospitality is presented to you by Journey. Journey is a loyalty platform built specifically for independent boutique hotels and high-touch hospitality brands. Our mission is to give operators the same powerful rewards engine, data intelligence, and guest insights that major chains rely on — without asking them to give up the individuality, soul, or story that makes their property extraordinary. If you're an owner or operator of an extraordinary, independently owned and operated hotel or residence — and you want to see whether your property is a fit for the Journey Alliance — you can learn more and apply at https://www.journey.com/alliance Key Topics & Timestamps 00:00 — Intro & L.E/Miami Recap 05:52 — Hyatt's New Growth Strategy 16:35 — Hilton's Undergraduate Brand Bet 24:25 — Sonder's Founder Is Back: Odessia and AI Travel Planning 33:35 — The Human Concierge Is Making a Comeback 50:00 — What's In Your DMs? 59:25 — Spice of the Week Your Hosts: Zach Busekrus — Journey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachbusekrus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthestays/ Scott Eddy — Global Travel & Hospitality Expert @MrScottEddy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrscotteddy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrscotteddy/ Ben Wolff — Founder of Onera & Oasi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-wolff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambenwolff/ Edwin Kramer — Luxury Hotelier Consultant & Former GM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinckramer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edwinkramer/
Film Festival Tickets: https://buytickets.at/thedopeyfoundation/2216905 PATREON: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast This Week on Dopey's Greatest Hits Dave opens the show emotionally wrecked after listening to Sublime's “Pool Shark,” reflecting on Bradley Nowell's addiction, the pain embedded in the song, and memories of his late friend Todd, who loved Sublime as much as he did. He talks Knicks euphoria, recovery gratitude, the upcoming Dopey Short Film Festival, and reads listener emails, Patreon comments, and Spotify reactions about the late Ryan Leone—sparking a conversation about storytelling, addiction, truth, exaggeration, and loss. The heart of the episode is a powerful interview with Jakob Nowell, son of Bradley Nowell and current frontman of Sublime. Jakob tells the story of growing up without his father, who died from a heroin overdose when Jakob was just one year old. He describes a chaotic childhood surrounded by drugs, violence, sex work, addiction, and instability, while also carrying the impossible weight of being “Bradley Nowell's son.” He talks about feeling like an outsider, escaping into fantasy, music, books, video games, and eventually drugs. Jakob shares how he started smoking weed at 12, escalated into pills, meth, alcohol, and speed, got kicked out of high school, moved to Long Beach, started playing music, and spiraled into severe addiction. He recounts suicide attempts, waking up in detox after a blackout, struggling through early sobriety, and ultimately finding recovery through AA and service. Dave and Jakob have an unusually honest conversation about identity, legacy, addiction, and recovery. Jakob discusses the burden of being compared to a father he never knew, the strange expectations people placed on him growing up, and what it feels like to now stand onstage singing Sublime songs with Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson. The interview also explores Bradley's own attempts at recovery, the impact his death had on the family, the mythology surrounding rock-and-roll addiction, and the difference between glorifying substance abuse and surviving it. Jakob reflects on how sobriety gave him opportunities he never thought possible, including leading Sublime into a new chapter while continuing to build his own project, Jakob's Castle. Along the way they talk about Coachella, Gwen Stefani, punk rock, recovery culture, resentment, storytelling, mythology, and why “Pool Shark” remains one of the most accurate songs ever written about heroin addiction. The episode closes with Jakob Nowell performing “Pool Shark,” ALL THAT AND MORE MORE MORE MORE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Every month, our patrons send in their most controversial pop culture takes, and we are legally obligated to react. This month's voicemails broke us. Topics include: whether JoJo Siwa's “Karma” is actually better than anything KATSEYE has released (and what that says about the music industry machine behind KATSEYE and Manon), Ice Spice's entire catalogue being for children, the “pity artist” tier list (Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae, Addison Rae — your words, not ours), whether Taylor Swift's re-recordings are a scam, Olivia Rodrigo's next era, and the great Coachella influencer crisis.Phone a Snake drops monthly — but the full, uncut, unhinged version lives exclusively on our Patreon for subscribers: patreon.com/evolutionofasnake
Until The Sun Explodes! Sublime's second-generation vocalist, California dreamer and SVN/BVRNT Records founder, Jakob Nowell, is our guest on Episode 393 of Sappenin' Podcast! The son of the iconic, Bradley Nowell, reflects on his involvement in the bands return, honouring his father's legacy and trying to put his own stamp on the music industry. In this conversation, Jakob opens up on why stepping into this role was never straight forward, the pressure behind writing Sublime's first new album in thirty years, how their old record deals kept the lights on as kid, cementing himself as his own artists with Jakobs Castle, playing underground bars vs headlining Coachella, working as a midnight roadie, the impact of their famous sunshine logo, the 90's skater scene, smoking culture, studying the back catalogue, first rehearsals, super-fan reactions, why they never made it to the UK before Slam Dunk Festival, backstage secrets, a wild amazon adventure, Blur vs Oasis theories and more! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Kylie Wheeler, Janelle Caston, Paul Hirschfield, Tony Michael, Scarlet Charlton, Dilly Grimwood, Mitch Perry, Jonathan Gutierrez, Jahana, Marc Spector, Molly Molloy, James Bowerbank, Amee Louise, Kat Bessant, Amy Hogg, Chris Howard, Ian Gent, Jenni Robinson, Stuart McNaught, Jenni Munster, Keighley Mepham, Carl Pendlebury, Matt Roberts, Louis Cook, James Mcnaught, Martina McManus, Jason Heredia, Danny Eaton, Ollie Amesbury, Dan Peregreen, Emily Perry, Kalila Keane, Adam Parslow, Josh Crisp, Sofija Žuravska, Steve Howard, Connor Lewins, Kyle Smith, Em Evans Roberts, George Evans, Sinead O'Halloran, Kael braham, Jordan Harris, Georgie Hopkinson, John Wilson, Ayla Shelly, Kelly Young, David Winchurch, Justine Baddeley, Scott Evans, Andrew Simpson, Shaun Croucher, Grazyna McGroarty, Murray Grimwood, Joshua Ehrensperger-Lewis, Chris Harris, Erin Howard, Lucy Neill, Robert Fitton, Jessie Hellier, Robert Pike, Craig Harris, Anthony Matthews, Owen Davies, JessieGx, Samantha Bowen, Ruby Price, Lewis Sluman, Kieran Lewis, Samantha Neville, Evan, Andy, Michael Long, Natalie Wallace, Frances, Emma Musgrave, Ria Joy, Patrick Floyd, Sarah Maher, Ceris Clift, Hannah, Hayley Taylor, Gareth Desmond, Cheri, Loz, Jamie Snailham, Gemma Graham, Torky, Billy Parmiter, Meg, Eva B, Jack Wright, Emma Barber, Lloyd Pinder, Helen Macbeth, Katie Lyons, Dan Johnson, Mustard Mittthat, Ceri Craddock, Madeleine Inez, Robert Byrne, Christopher Goldring, Lesley Dargie-Walker. Beth Gayler, Chris Lincoln, Hannah Rachael, Kerry Beckett, Naomi Falgate, Leanne Gerrard, Ieuan Wheeler, Tom Hylands, Andrew Keech, Nuala Clark.Diolch and Thank You x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From South Auckland to the world stage, the Royal Family Dance Crew says its success is proof that Maori and Pasifika creatives can have big dreams. Founded by Parris Goebel, they have choreographed and performed alongside global superstars like Rihanna, Justin Beiber, Lady Gaga and most recently, Karol G, who was a headliner at Coachella. They are now touring Australia and will be performing at Melbourne's Rising Festival. Reporter Tiana Haxton has more.
Hayley Kiyoko turned her pop anthem “Girls Like Girls” into a best-selling novel and now a hotly anticipated feature film. But the 10-year struggle to see this movie get made only strengthened Hayley's resolve to ensure queer, female stories are shared loudly and proudly. Find out how Hayley went from Disney Channel star to "Lesbian Jesus" and why a recent Coachella performance became a magical, full-circle moment. "Girls Like Girls" is in theaters on June 19th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What does it signify when Latino/Latinx artists perform on a global stage? And is representation and visibility ever enough? This episode digs into one performance that dominated cultural conversation this past spring: Colombian pop star, Karol G, was the first Latina to headline Coachella, but her set came with a mix of celebration and critique. This week Diosa and Mala dig into the cost of visibility for Latino/Latinx artists. Do these artists owe us political activism? And what does it signify when they don't meet that need? Tune in to find out! Sources: Karol G Wants to Speak Out More About ICE, but People Warn Her Not To Los Hermanos Flores used Coachella for Bukele propaganda Controversy surrounds Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles after performing with Karol G at Coachella The Deal Amber Frias for NBCLA Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz delivers a full breakdown of LE SSERAFIM's “Celebration” (2026), the lead single from their upcoming 2nd studio album PUREFLOW pt. 1. Analytic Dreamz explores the group's evolution since debut, member involvement in songwriting, and the track's hardstyle-EDM fusion sound. From the music video's playful symbolism of self-acceptance to early chart signals, Spotify performance, viral potential, and critical reception, this in-depth analysis covers everything from production strengths to longevity concerns. Analytic Dreamz examines how “Celebration” builds on LE SSERAFIM's fearless concept while targeting global streaming and club audiences ahead of the May 22 album release.Perfect for K-pop fans following LE SSERAFIM's Billboard journey, Coachella appearances, and career milestones. Stay tuned with Analytic Dreamz for more honest K-pop breakdowns, comeback reactions, and industry insights.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Waddup Petty Posse! Baddies USA Chapter 2 RECAP is finally here, and we're breaking down Episodes 1-3! From Natalie Nunn's Coachella performance to the nonstop fights at rehearsal, we're asking the question a lot of viewers are starting to ask: Has Baddies lost the plot? This season feels bigger than ever, but with four separate groups, constant altercations, and storylines moving at lightning speed, are we getting enough character development? Or has Baddies become too focused on fighting? Join the conversation and tune in for this week's dose of mess! #baddiesusa #baddiesusachapter2 #zeusnetwork JOIN OUR PATREON ---> https://www.patreon.com/c/ThePettyHeadquarters Check Out Our Website --- Thepettyheadquarters.com Don't forget to subscribe and follow. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! =========================== Connect with us! ============================= https://www.instagram.com/its.tianalocke https://www.instagram.com/jessi.strange https://www.instagram.com/thepettyheadquarters https://www.tiktok.com/@pettysimproductions =========================== Subscribe and Listen to the The Petty Headquarters Podcast HERE: =========================== ➡︎YT: @ThePettyHeadquarters ➡︎Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-summer-the-star-of-the-show-baddies-midwest-recap-ep-3-4/id1703678575?i=1000677723578 ➡︎Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SAiUiY4ZBfMsax2uIR0ph?si=BFomx4dMQoyKUJZJ8OZjAg Our mission is to stay on top of the mess and make sure we deliver it weekly! Support the show
Justin Bieber Biography Flash a weekly Biography. Justin Bieber's past few days have been all about family, quiet power moves, and the ongoing recalibration of life in the spotlight. According to Harper's Bazaar, Justin shared a new batch of Instagram photos featuring Hailey and their baby boy, Jack Blues Bieber, including sweet, candid moments that signal he is embracing fatherhood as a defining new chapter in his biography. That kind of public, family-centered posting is more than content; it is a reputational reset from global pop phenom to committed husband and hands-on dad, something future biographers will treat as a clear turning point. On the business and visibility front, there have not been major new tour announcements or album drops in the last few days from primary outlets like Billboard, Variety, or Rolling Stone, which suggests Bieber is still in a relatively low-key, post-tour and post-scandal consolidation phase. When Justin does go quiet like this, it typically precedes a tightly planned rollout, but any talk of imminent new music or a surprise era launch circulating on fan accounts and TikTok remains speculative and unconfirmed by his team or major music trades. Social media chatter has continued to recirculate his recent live performance clips, including festival-era footage such as his Beauty and a Beat appearance at Coachella that has been reshared widely on YouTube Shorts, reinforcing his catalog and reminding both fans and industry of his enduring live draw. While this is not “new” in a hard-news sense, it keeps his performance legacy active during a relatively news-light stretch. In the rumor department, various blogs and social feeds continue to recycle narratives about relationship drama and alleged marital strain, but without fresh reporting from established outlets like People, Entertainment Tonight, or The Hollywood Reporter, these remain in the realm of unverified speculation and should be treated as such for any serious biographical record. The only on-the-record storyline supported by reliable media in recent days is the image of Justin Bieber leaning into domestic life, appearing content and grounded with Hailey and their baby. That's your latest Justin Bieber Biography Flash, where even a quieter week tells us a lot about the long game of a pop icon growing into his next act. Thank you for listening, and make sure you subscribe to never miss an update on Justin Bieber, and search the term Biography Flash for more great biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production. Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Coachella queen Eloise Fouldaga joins the podcast this week to debrief sleeping in her car, how she's managed her emetophobia & she debriefs the wave house controversy...Listen or watch every Wednesday at 5pm to keep up with the incredible guests and exclusive insight into Ami's world.Get in touch with your latest stories, dilemmas, and questions via Instagram
On the latest episode Nobody's Ever Asked Me That, Nick Dawson sits down with the brilliant and innovative filmmaker Zia Anger, the creative force behind the 2024 feature My First Film and the legendary live multimedia show of the same name. Over the course of their conversation, Nick and Zia touch on such topics as the problems of being ahead of your time, how Justin Bieber's recent Coachella show followed in Zia's footsteps, the remarkable series of “Take It to the Limit” parties she attended as a college student, the dreams she has that Jung would have a field day with, what she would do during a nuclear holocaust, and much more. Nobody's Ever Asked Me That now has a Substack, so head there to check out all of our past episodes, plus subscribe to get access to exclusive audio and video content!
Welcome to "Travel to Listen," a new Unpacked series hosted by veteran music journalist Tim Chester. Over four episodes rolling out every other week, Tim takes us into the cities where music is more than entertainment—it's the shortcut to a place's soul. This week, he heads to Minneapolis to hear how a community center, a cold climate, and a once-in-a-generation genius combined to create one of the most distinctive sounds in American music, plus how the city is celebrating a decade since Prince's passing. In this episode How the Minneapolis sound emerged from the Great Migration, housing segregation, rock radio, and a community center called The Way, where a teenage Prince jammed alongside Morris Day and Terry Lewis Why Paul Peterson (dubbed St. Paul by Prince himself) believes the Minneapolis sound is joyous, funky, and built to last, and how his supergroup, the Minneapolis Funk All-Stars, is carrying it forward The story of historian Kristen Zschomler: how grief over Prince's death led her to track 50+ locations across Minneapolis where he lived, worked, and recorded, and her ongoing mission to get them on the National Register of Historic Places What Prince mastered at his childhood home in North Minneapolis. Plus, why Sound 80, the studio where he cut his first demo tapes at 19, was the launchpad for everything that followed How to experience Minneapolis in 2026: from Paisley Park to First Avenue, Bunkers Music Bar to the Dakota, and the five-day Prince Celebration festival in June marking the 10th anniversary of Prince's death Meet this week's guests Paul Peterson is a musician, songwriter, and former Prince collaborator, dubbed "St. Paul" by the Purple One himself. He was a member of The Time and The Family, appeared in Purple Rain, and is now the leader of the Minneapolis Funk All-Stars, an all-star alumni supergroup dedicated to keeping the Minneapolis sound alive. Kristen Zschomler is a historian and co-founder of the International Center 4 Prince Studies. She gives guided tours of Prince's Minneapolis and created Sound Around Tours, a self-guided audio tour app. She has researched and documented over 50 locations tied to Prince's life and work, and has successfully advocated for two of them to be added to the National Register of Historic Places. Guest host Tim Chester is a freelance travel and culture writer who has spent the past 20 years exploring the world through the lens of music. His reporting has appeared in NME, Spin, and Afar, and his travels have taken him from Manhattan to Malawi and Beijing to Berlin in search of the festivals, scenes, and stories that reveal a city's soul. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome to Minneapolis 00:01:00 The Minneapolis Funk All-Stars 00:03:45 Music as Healing 00:06:45 What Made Minneapolis a Crucible 00:09:30 The Way and the Scene's Roots 00:12:45 Prince's Landmarks 00:15:30 Celebrating a Decade Since Prince A Music Fan's Travel Guide to Minneapolis Minneapolis is a walkable city with a thriving live music scene, and the landmarks of the Minneapolis sound are spread across a compact, navigable footprint. Here's how to do it like a fan. Start here: the essential stops Paisley Park—Prince's home, recording complex, and creative sanctuary in Chanhassen, just outside the city. Now a museum and events venue. Prince's childhood home—the North Minneapolis house where he mastered the piano, decoded albums note by note, and became Prince. Sound 80 Studios—the recording studio where a 19-year-old Prince cut the demo tapes that landed him his Warner Brothers contract. First Avenue—the venue Prince made famous in Purple Rain (he also recorded the song there, performing it live for the first time on that stage). Hear live music Bunkers Music Bar & Grill—the historic North Loop spot where Dr. Mambo's Combo plays every Sunday and Monday night. The Dakota—an intimate downtown jazz club with a packed calendar every night of the week. The Green Room—the venue where St. Paul and the Minneapolis Funk All Stars frequently play Plan for June Celebration 2026—the annual Prince estate event runs June 3–7 this year as a five-day gathering with concerts, dance parties, and unseen footage. The International Center 4 Prince Studies has programming June 1–2 as well, and a new community museum opening in North Minneapolis that flips the curatorial lens: instead of Prince's instruments, it collects the stories of the people he touched. Artists to watch L.A. Buckner and Big Homie David Feily Cory Wong Dylan Salfer Chris Lawrence Alex Rossi Nur-D Nunnabove Up next on Travel to Listen Tim heads to Southern California to explore the spacey, grungy desert rock scene—and to find out there's a lot more to the region than Coachella. New episode in two weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hulvey opens up about the story behind his new album Could Be Tonight, his battle with OCD and intrusive thoughts, the pressures of success, balancing music with family life, and why discipline has become one of the most important themes in his journey.The conversation explores mental health, purpose, fatherhood, creativity, songwriting, Atlanta rap influences, life on tour, handling money, staying grounded, and what truly matters when fame and achievement are no longer enough.Hulvey also shares never-before-heard stories about creating the album artwork, recording music, his favorite songs he's ever written, lessons learned from marriage and fatherhood, and how his perspective on success has evolved over the years.Topics discussed:• Hulvey's new album Could Be Tonight• OCD, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts• Mental health and personal growth• Morning routines and discipline• Family, marriage, and fatherhood• Songwriting and creative process• Atlanta rap influences• Justin Bieber and Coachella stories• Fame, money, and success• Purpose and fulfillment• Life on tour• Music industry experiences• Creativity and inspiration• Building a meaningful life
We understand that the title is a bait and switch but we promise we will chat Summer House post reunion…to hold you over in the meantime, 3/3 ARE BACK! Yes, you heard that correctly. To take advantage of our finally aligned schedules, we chat through all things Michael, Mother Mary, Coachella, and MORE. Tune in as we spring forward into summer!FOLLOW US:@princesstobig@jasmintheconqueror@sophwoffVISIT US:www.theweeklybaecay.mystrikingly.comWRITE US:theweeklybaecay@gmail.comFORBES 30 UNDER 30: https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2025/marketing-advertising/STREAM “Does Strength Need a Rebrand”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1gXbKsOFc0&t=1
Note: this was recorded right after Coachella sorry again mga leche!TT's: We talk about BINI-chella and Justin Bieber's performance (02:55)Where you bean?!: JC talks about switching phones (45:50), and voicing a video game character (52:50) and Rica talks about expanding a social circle outside the country (01:11:05)Leche Fan Mail: A leche fan in the Maritime Academy shares their THHS story (01:23:29), and a leche fanmail makes us cry (01:26:00)Follow Rica & JC on IG:@ricaggg@itsmejayseeLeche-Fan Mail:thehalohaloshow@gmail.comRecorded using the ELGATO WAVE 1 Microphones, go get one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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David Anthony Burke spent his entire childhood learning to perform emotions from behind a screen — and according to prosecutors, he allegedly spent his early adulthood applying that skill to maintaining a reality nobody around him could detect.This episode goes somewhere different. We're not walking through charges or court dates. We're going inside the person. Burke grew up homeschooled, isolated, recording music in his sister's closet. He told interviewers openly that he'd never experienced the feelings in his songs — that he manufactured them from observation, from the internet, from imagined scenarios. He said the first concert he ever attended was his own. That's the foundation. And according to prosecutors, what allegedly grew on top of it was an entire parallel existence that ran undetected for over a year.We break down three layers of psychology sourced from Burke's own pre-arrest interviews and the People's Brief: the career built on manufactured authenticity, the operating system of secrecy prosecutors allege surrounded the alleged relationship with Celeste Rivas Hernandez, and the parallel worlds prosecutors say Burke allegedly maintained while touring with SZA and performing at Coachella. We examine the welfare check where deputies told Burke that Celeste was thirteen — and the yearbook photo he allegedly showed them while denying he knew her. We trace the alleged thousand-dollar phone delivered through a classmate, the matching “Shhh” tattoos, and the alleged infrastructure of concealment that prosecutors say held it all together.Then the alleged forty-eight hours: the radio interview, the album release, and the tools prosecutors allege were ordered under a fake name. Burke's biggest song is called “Romantic Homicide.” His album is called Withered. According to prosecutors, it reportedly dropped two days after Celeste was allegedly killed inside his house.Burke has pleaded not guilty to all charges. His defense maintains he is innocent and was not the cause of Celeste's death.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#D4VD #DavidAnthonyBurke #CelesteRivasHernandez #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #JusticeForCeleste #TrueCrimePodcast #MurderCase #TrueCrimeCommunity #CrimePsychology
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S6E6 Campari America's Allison Varone on mindful drinking and the new rules of beverage brand building with Gen ZEveryone keeps repeating that Gen Z doesn't drink. The data tells a far more interesting story about mindful drinking and this episode unpacks it.In this episode of The Retail Razor Show, Ricardo Belmar and Casey Golden sit down with Allison Varone, Head of Marketing at Campari America, for a genuine masterclass in beverage brand building. With more than 20 years across the wine and spirits industry, Allison leads marketing for one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world: Aperol, Campari, Wild Turkey, Courvoisier, Grand Marnier, Espolòn Tequila, and the newly US-launched Crodino, a non-alcoholic spritz beloved in Italy since 1965.This conversation goes beyond the headlines about the spirits industry to explore the cultural shifts, strategic bets, and marketing instincts behind some of the most recognizable drinks in the world, and what they mean for anyone building consumer brands in 2026.What We Cover· How Gen Z is redefining drinking culture, and why mindful drinking is a growth opportunity for the spirits industry rather than a threat· The "zebra striping" trend: how consumers now bounce between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages depending on the occasion· Crodino's US launch and the strategic timing behind Campari America's move into the non-alcoholic spirits space· Why occasion-led marketing has replaced category-first brand thinking across the beverage industry· What Aperol's Coachella activation and Negroni Week reveal about experiential marketing ROI· How Wild Turkey's "Don't Change a Damn Thing" campaign keeps a heritage brand culturally relevant on TikTok· The real playbook for challenger brands trying to break through a crowded beverage market· What premiumization actually means when consumers are cautious, and how Espolòn Tequila balances premium with accessible· Inside the Campari Academy and how bartender education becomes a competitive advantage· A bold look at the spirits industry in 2035: more inclusive, more occasion-led, and centered on human connectionA Standout Idea from This EpisodeAllison's advice to brand strategists was refreshingly direct: focus less on categories and more on how consumers are actually evolving. Lead with the occasion, then figure out where your brand fits into that moment. That is brand strategy advice that travels far beyond the spirits industry.Whether you work in retail, brand marketing, CPG, or you are simply curious about how culture shapes consumer behavior, this episode delivers insight you can use immediately.This Episode is Brought to You By RetailClub.Join 2,000 retail leaders at RetailClub AI Festival, September 22–24 in Huntington Beach. Dive deep into how AI is reshaping retail while soaking up the sun at a fully outdoor, beachside venue. Decision-makers from retailers and brands can attend with free tickets and up to $1,250 in travel reimbursement. Head to retailclub.com to learn more. https://retailclub.com/retail-razor-podcastSubscribe & FollowIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5‑star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Goodpods. Subscribe on YouTube so you never miss an episode and check out the other shows in the Retail Razor Podcast Network: Retail Transformers, Blade to Greatness, and Data Blades.Subscribe to the Retail Razor Podcast Network: https://retailrazor.com/Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://retailrazor.substack.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://go.retailrazor.com/utubeAbout our GuestAllison Varone, Head of Marketing, Campari America. https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-varone-4650901/https://www.camparigroup.com/enAllison Varone is Head of Marketing at Campari America, a growing powerhouse group in the U.S. spirits market. A seasoned executive, leader and strategist, she has more than 20 years of experience driving growth, market share and profitability for both large and small brands. She joined Campari America in 2024 and previously served as Vice President of Channel and Customer Marketing, where she lead Campari America to some of its greatest partnerships and campaigns, including Negroni Week for Campari, SKYY Vodka for PRIDE, Courvoisier Bring Your Own Courvoisier campaign and Aperol as a sponsor of the U.S. Open and the official Spritz Partner at Coachella.Chapters00:00 Opening Teaser00:49 Show Intro06:02 Welcome Allison Varone07:23 Gen Z & Mindful Drinking Culture09:09 Non-Alc Innovation & Product Strategy12:46 Occasion-Led Marketing & Coachella14:39 Shifts in Consumer Behavior17:02 Spanning Generations Across the Portfolio19:26 Measuring Activation Impact21:27 Advice for Challenger Brands24:33 Honoring Heritage Brands26:22 Premiumization & Value28:18 The Campari Academy & Elevated Experiences30:53 The Spirits Industry in 203533:17 Advice for Brand Strategists35:27 Wrap-Up37:23 Show CloseMeet your hostsHelping you cut through the clutter in retail & retail tech:Ricardo Belmar is an NRF Top Retail Voice for 2025 and a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert from 2021 – 2026. Thinkers 360 has named him a Top 10 Thought Leader in Retail, a Top 25 Thought Leader in AGI and Careers, a Top 50 Thought Leader in Agentic AIand Management, and a Top 100 Thought Leader in Digital Transformation and Transformation. Thinkers 360 also named him a Top Digital Voice for 2024 and 2025. He is an advisory council member at George Mason University's Center for Retail Transformationand the Retail Cloud Alliance. He was most recently the partner marketing leader for retail & consumer goods in the Americas at Microsoft.Casey Golden, is the North America Leader for Retail & Consumer Goods at CI&T, and CEO of Luxlock. She is a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert from 2023 - 2026, and Retail Cloud Alliance advisory council member. After a career on the fashion and supply chain technology side of the business, Casey is obsessed with the customer relationship between the brand and the consumer and is slaying franken-stacks and building retail tech! 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There's a moment when you realize the most powerful military in the history of the world just got out-marketed by a group of teenagers with laptops. Not outgunned. Not outspent. Out-marketed. Iran's $0 propaganda budget — a few Lego figures, some AI rap music, and a couple of memes — pulled more eyeballs and more shares than the Pentagon's entire $886 billion public affairs operation. And the strangest part? They didn't invent any of it. The exact techniques they used were written down a hundred years ago… by an American. In this episode of The Russell Brunson Show, I break down what The Wall Street Journal is calling “Lego Ganda” — the AI-generated Lego-style videos out of Iran that ran the table during the 2026 Iran war. I take you back to Edward Bernays' “Propaganda” (the first-edition copy is sitting on my desk), through Neil Postman's 1985 warning about entertainment-as-propaganda, and right into the four-part framework I use to decode what just happened. Because the exact playbook a group of anonymous Iranian students just used to humiliate the United States is the same playbook I used twenty years ago to bootstrap a company past a billion dollars in sales without a single dollar of venture capital. Same science. Different story. Key Highlights: ◼️The “Lego Ganda” breakdown — how a group calling themselves Explosive Media racked up millions of views per video, got referenced at Coachella, got their channel pulled by YouTube… and just kept popping back up everywhere else ◼️Bernays' 1929 “Torches of Freedom” campaign and the cultural-hijacking technique Iran just ran in reverse — using American Legos, American rap, and American memes to undermine the American narrative ◼️Why Neil Postman's “Amusing Ourselves to Death” predicted all of this in 1985 — and why “slop-aganda” (cheap AI content + propaganda) is now the marketing format that beats every legacy media operation ◼️The four-part “Lego Lesson” framework: (1) use the audience's culture, not yours, (2) entertaining beats convincing, (3) fast and frequent beats perfect and rare, and (4) the audience IS the distribution ◼️Why the Pentagon spent $886 billion and still lost the narrative war — and what every entrepreneur with a phone and an AI tool can take from a group of students who beat them with cartoons At the end of the day, this episode isn't about Iran or politics or even the war. It's about a hundred-year-old technique that just resurfaced in a brand new form — and the entrepreneurs who'll dominate the next decade are the ones who recognize it. Because if the most powerful military on Earth can lose a narrative war to students with laptops, your business can lose its audience the exact same way — to someone who tells a better story, who's more entertaining, who understands your customer's culture better than you do. So the question I want you to sit with is this: are you still trying to win by being the biggest, the most credentialed, the most polished voice in your market… or are you ready to win by being the most entertaining one? ◼️If you've got a product, offer, service… or idea… I'll show you how to sell it (the RIGHT way) Register for my next event → https://sellingonline.com/podcast ◼️Still don't have a funnel? ClickFunnels gives you the exact tools (and templates) to launch TODAY → https://clickfunnels.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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We're living through one of the strangest contradictions in human history: we've never had more ways to connect, yet people have never felt more alone.In this episode, we break down “The Loneliness Economy” — the systems, apps, corporations, habits, and cultural shifts quietly profiting from isolation, convenience, doomscrolling, and digital dependency.From social media addiction and influencer culture to Netflix binges, Uber Eats, remote work, and the death of spontaneous connection, this conversation dives deep into what modern life is doing to human relationships.We talk about:Why people don't go out anymoreSocial media & validation cultureThe convenience trapWhy real memories matterThe death of originalityWhy spontaneity feels rare nowHuman connection in the digital ageWhy modern life feels emotionally exhaustingIf you've ever felt disconnected, emotionally drained, overstimulated, or lonely despite being constantly online… this episode is for you.Subscribe for more conversations about dating, relationships, culture, psychology, and modern human connection.00:00 – The Loneliness Economy Explained01:03 – Loneliness Is A Public Health Crisis02:11 – Americans Are More Isolated Than Ever03:25 – Influencer Culture & Social Proof06:14 – The Importance Of Spontaneous Moments08:30 – Who Profits From Isolation?11:12 – The Convenience Trap12:26 – Did 2020 Permanently Change Society?14:54 – Why Human Connection Takes Effort Now17:22 – Do Corporations Actually Care?18:18 – Couples Don't Truly Connect Enough21:59 – Why Everyone Feels Burnt Out24:58 – The Memories We Actually Remember26:56 – Why Connection Isn't The Default Anymore28:52 – Why Young People Feel Lost30:46 – What Happened To Original Thought?32:35 – Coachella & Copycat Culture35:00 – The Met Gala & Fake Exclusivity36:56 – Why Blockbuster Felt More Meaningful38:26 – Curated Memories vs Real Memories
Hello everyone, Here is early access to what we call the 'minutes' side of the show. Today on the show, Bond Goes Psychedelic in this episode - and we talk about what Connery thought of Lazenby. Rob and I break down more minutes (71&72) of OHMSS. DJ Blofeld is on the cassette decks and putting the finishing touches to his Coachella set. (I have better jokes, just not today).Thanks for tuning in and supporting the show. Ciao. Pete LISTENER MAILFor listener mail : therewillbebond@gmail.comSUPPORT THE SHOWThis show is brought to you by Wilde & Harte Razors.Use TAILORS20 for a discount at W&H. https://wildeandharte.co.uk/You can tip the show with Buy Me A Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/therewillbebondYou can sign up to the Newsletter for more Bond magic. https://fromtailorswithlove.co.uk/newsletterYou can buy a London Bond Map to get a shout out. https://londonbondmap.co.uk/shopEpisode #131S2. EP#030
Oscar, Victor, Hector, and (Rod)rigo discuss stand-out moments & performances from Coachella 2026, especially week 2 with The Strokes. The 4x4 segment includes tracks by The Strokes, Fabienk, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, ZEP & more.Follow along with the monthly 4x4 picks by Liking the YCT Playlist on Spotify & subscribing to the podcast. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5jnLdjJ3HBzETWPdHKWHpqYou can also listen to the YCT Playlist on Apple Music: https://apple.co/39CwlaCCheck out our weekly Spotify playlist, I Made This For You, updated on Fridays and featuring our favorite songs released during the current week.IMTFY playlist:- Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/i-made-this-for-you/pl.u-2aoqL3qCDvDB1- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47zdwKFNfoYpJfQxRtXWIS?si=8654e038a0314143
Are you your own worst critic? I am. Do you have friends who lift you up? I do. And here is one of the best - Manon Matthews - back for part two of our conversation about everything from breaking up and Coachella, to ending friendships and titties. Grab a matcha and come along! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
https://www.patreon.com/posts/158674480?pr=true (*Go ad-free with early access and monthly bonus content on Patreon!)Today we're discussing an article by Lane Brown for New York Magazine called "The Feed Is Fake" which reveals how the music and film industries use paid campaigns to influence YOUR opinion! We'll talk about 90% of the internet being fake, "Trend Simulation", Clipping practices, Spotify bot streams and the techniques used to influence reality. We'll talk about specific examples including: Taylor Swift, Justin Baldoni, Sydney Sweeney, Andrew Tate, Drake, Nick Fuentes, Bad Bunny, Justin Beiber's Coachella sets, Clavicular, Fleetwood Mac, Teddy Swims, Michael Jackson, Met Gala, The Geese, Eric Adams and the Russian Doppleganger program! You can now sign up for our commercial-free version of the show with a Patreon exclusive bonus show called “Morning Coffee w/ the Weishaupts” at Patreon.com/BreakingSocialNorms OR subscribe on the Apple Podcasts app to get all the same bonus “Morning Coffee” episodes AD-FREE with early access! (*Patreon is also NOW enabled to connect with Spotify! https://rb.gy/r34zj)Want more?…Index of all previous episodes on free feed: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/2021/03/22/index-of-archived-episodes/Leave a review or rating wherever you listen and we'll see what you've got to say!Follow us on the socials:instagram.com/theweishaupts2/Check out Isaac's conspiracy podcasts, merch, etc:AllMyLinks.com/IsaacWOccult Symbolism and Pop Culture (on all podcast platforms or IlluminatiWatcher.com)Isaac Weishaupt's book are all on Amazon and Audible; *author narrated audiobooks*STATEMENT: This show is full of Isaac's and Josie's useless opinions and presented for entertainment purposes. Audio clips used in Fair Use and taken from YouTube videos.
This episode of the podcast is a fun and lighthearted conversation between the hosts, who are discussing everything from the weather to their personal quirks. They're joined by a special guest, McCabe, who's new to the show and shares some hilarious stories about his experiences. The hosts also dive into some entertaining news headlines, including a story about a high school student who was almost shot by a police officer during a senior prank, and a report about a Florida woman who tried to trade an alligator for a case of beer.The hosts also chat about their personal lives, including their fashion choices - specifically, McCabe's love of cuffed jeans and the hosts' debate over the best way to cut butter. They also discuss some of the latest celebrity news, including a rumor about Harry Styles and Doja Cat headlining Coachella next year. The conversation is full of laughter and good-natured teasing, making for an enjoyable listen.One of the highlights of the episode is the hosts' discussion of their favorite news headlines, where they try to determine whether the stories are real or fake. They also share some of their own personal stories, including a funny anecdote about a Christmas party mishap.If you're looking for a lighthearted and entertaining podcast episode, this one is a great choice. The hosts' banter and camaraderie make for a fun listen, and the news headlines are sure to keep you engaged. Tune in to hear the full episode and find out what other topics the hosts discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This morning on the show, the hosts are discussing the latest news and gossip, from a Real Housewives of Rhode Island drama to a surprising revelation about Benny Blanco's podcast. They also dive into a personal story about a listener who got into a fight with their partner over a seemingly trivial matter - egg whites on the stove. Meanwhile, the hosts are excited to share some fun topics, including a new clothing line from Jung Cook and a potential Coachella headliner.The hosts are joined by McCabe, a friend of the show, who shares some laughs and insights about the Real Housewives of Rhode Island drama. They discuss the latest episode, where Rosie and Rich got into a heated argument with Kelsey over the square footage of their house. The hosts also talk about the term "slam pig," a New England slang term that's not exactly flattering. They also share some personal stories about the dumb things they've gotten mad about, from egg whites to a friend's hair color.The hosts also discuss some fun topics, including a new clothing line from Jung Cook and a potential Coachella headliner. They tease some exciting news about Ariana Grande's new album and share some laughs about a Real Housewives of Rhode Island drama. They also talk about the importance of communication in relationships and how sometimes, it's the little things that can cause big fights.Want to hear more about the Real Housewives of Rhode Island drama, the latest news, and some fun topics? Tune in to this episode of the show to hear the hosts discuss it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
back in the Utah stu for a rare pop culture recap including but not limited to Alex's heartbreak over Harry Style's engagement, the influencer Tokyo trip, the disinvited to Coachella trend, Hailey Bieber's therapy & Alix Earle's new skincare line. We also have a new FRANKLY segment where Alex reveals if she's had sex in my apartment…while I'm there…Enjoy sloots!! Xx pre-order DADDY ISSUES https://sofiafranklyn.com Follow Sofia on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sofiafranklyn TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sofiafranklyn Twitter - https://twitter.com/sofiafranklyn Threads - https://www.threads.net/@sofiafranklyn Follow Alex on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexfranco_meow/ Twitch: https://twitch.tv/francmeow_ Go to https://www.ro.co/sofia to see if your insurance covers GLP-1s—for free. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Singer, songwriter, actor, and Dodgers super-fan Josh Groban joins Rob Lowe to discuss recording a song with his father for his new album, what it's really like to perform the National Anthem at a baseball stadium, exchanging letters with musical theater legend Stephen Sondheim, his thoughts on the most recent Coachella music festival, and much more. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week, Good Moms are joined by actress, singer, and valley girl through and through, Chelsea Tavares. The ladies talk about navigating single motherhood, dating as a recognizable face in Hollywood, and what it really means to protect your peace — and your kid — while still living your life. They also get into the ever-present bitch-ass nigga epidemic, the Met Gala, and why LA beaches are simply not it. You can expect to hear: Growing up in the industry and transitioning out of teen roles into adult ones The unique pressure of being a Black actress in Hollywood's casting machine Dating as a single mom — opportunists, love bombers, and the ones who leave you in Paris Why actors (especially the aspiring ones) might be undateable Raising a boy as a single mom and navigating co-parenting with intention Protecting your child's emotional world while still modeling real relationships The "BAN" epidemic and why we need to stop teaching girls to be careful and start teaching boys not to harm Auditioning in the age of self-tapes vs. the magic of being in the room Creating your own content and building confidence as a public figure Coachella, the Met Gala, and the performance of culture vs. actual culture The beauty and exhaustion of being an ambitious, dreaming woman Tarot, mushrooms, and finding gratitude in your own bathtub ------------------------ Watch This episode & more on YouTube! Catch up with us over at Patreon and get all our Full visual episodes, bonus content & early episode releases. Join our private Facebook group! Let us help you! Submit your advice questions, anonymous secrets or vent about motherhood anonymously! Submit your questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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555. When Justin Bieber confronted his past on the Coachella 2026 stage, it did more than just go viral—it acted as a mirror for our own needs. This week, Dr. Judy Ho explores what our reactions to "healing moments" reveal about our own complex emotions. We get into the science-backed difference between a public performance and private progress, offering actionable insights into building emotional fitness without the pressure of a "perfect" comeback.Have a mental health question? Email Dr. Judy's team at at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.comFind Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SavvyPsychologistMore from Dr. Ho on her other channels:Dr. Ho's website, Substack, LinkedIn.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips. Find a transcript at QuickandDirtyTips.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The xx formed in 2005, when they were still in high school. They signed to the UK label Young, and put out their first album in 2009. It won the prestigious Mercury Prize, and was named one of the best albums of the year by Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and more. Since then, the Guardian has named it one of the best albums of the 21st century. This year, the three band members, Romy Croft, Oliver Sim, and Jamie xx played together as The xx for the first time in 8 years. I spoke to them in between the weekends at Coachella, where they were opening their sets with the song “Crystalised.” It's the first song they ever released, back in April 2009, when the lineup also included Baria Qureshi on guitar. I spoke to Romy, Jamie and Oliver, here at my studio, about how they first found each other, and how they made “Crystalised.”For more info, visit songexploder.net/the-xx.
On today's podcast, David, Zane, Natalie, John and Georgia record from Miami after day drinking at Disney and after someone tried to sell David's favorite hat on EBay. And David talks to Zane about how they met, how Zane helped David start his career and eventually how David blew up on Youtube. Also, Natalie goes to Zane's flophouse to get a couch, Georgia's phone blows up at Coachella, Tiger King hits the podcast circuit and the gang gets ready for F1. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Laufey (A Matter of Time, Mei Mei the Bunny, and Bewitched) is a two-time Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Laufey joins Armchair Expert in between Coachella performances to discuss growing up between Iceland and the US with a violinist mother in the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, how having an identical twin helped shape her sense of self, and navigating her identity as a biracial kid in a homogenous society. Laufey and Dax talk about the discipline of classical music training at Berklee, building a fanbase during COVID through her Sunday livestreams and vintage jazz-inspired covers, and why she believes general admission is the best way to experience Coachella. Laufey explains how discipline should be about building habits rather than winning, how choice can be more overwhelming than limitation, and how vulnerability is the real key to connection - both onstage and off.Take printer ink off your to-do list with HP Smart Tank | hp.com/SmartTankCheck Allstate first for a quote that could save you hundreds: https://www.allstate.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The DOJ announces a blockbuster indictment of one of the country's top leftist activist groups, and reveals the left was actually behind the fatal 2017 Charlottesville rally. Ben Shapiro and Michael Knowles debate the merits and politics of Sabrina Carpenter after her Coachella cancellation, with expert testimony from special guest Emily Austin. Matt Walsh explains why the Senate filibuster must go, now. And Andrew Klavan makes the case why conservatives should still keep the faith, even after the Democrats' Virginia gerrymander and midterm rigging. Friendly Fire Ep. 13 The Emily Austin Show is available on Spotify and Youtube: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1d1wawzpfSEVX18v6PqsU5?si=JZ-xwa7IThKl3jciuvkCZA Youtube: https://youtube.com/@emilyaustinnetwork?si=lf4_v2dD8Bt9ebXs Be A Man With Me is available on Youtube here: https://youtube.com/@beamanwithme?si=-pi7-W4gJUpP6hol - - - Today's Sponsors: Policygenius - Head to https://policygenius.com/FIRE to compare life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save. Kalshi - Visit https://kalshi.com/friendlyfire to see live prediction markets and sign up today to trade on the outcomes that matter most to you. - - - DailyWire+ Become a Daily Wire Member and watch all of our content ad-free: https://www.dailywire.com/subscribe