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On today's MJ Morning Show: Crypto Brothers home raided Coca Cola bringing back a flavor Morons in the news Think twice before using these phrases New facelift for iOS Worst thing that can happen while driving through a neighborhood Gen Z hack that is a threat to airport security 7-year-olds doing skin-care videos Beard cleanliness Best fast food fries RIP Brian Wilson St. Pete consignment store shuts down with clients stuff disappearing Gelato brand with lids too tight Caccio e pepe stories all over the place Guy arrested at Tradewinds will serve time in his home state, and bartender who was fired now has a new bartending job Warning: Some locks sold in major stores reportedly only have limited number of possible key combinations Pope Leo sporting Chicago White Sox hat Silver Airways shut down Spirit & Jetblue cut some flights from Tampa "Finna" How many Switch 2 were sold in first 4 days? An avocado a day Try to avoid the bison at Yellowstone Park Documentary on Oceangate Movie prop auction coming soon HCSO arrests substitute teacher for sending sexual images to students

Mario Cantone talks new season of 'And Just Like That'; Taron Egerton talks new series, 'Smoke'; Coca-Cola is bringing back Diet Cherry Cok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mario Cantone talks new season of 'And Just Like That'; Taron Egerton talks new series, 'Smoke'; Coca-Cola is bringing back Diet Cherry Cok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Depuis quelque temps, sur TikTok, un remède contre la migraine est devenu viral. Il s'agit de manger des frites de chez McDonald's et de boire en même temps du Coca Cola. Conseil complètement bidon ou bonne intuition ? Le point. Ecoutez Ça va Beaucoup Mieux avec Aline Perraudin du 11 juin 2025.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

When most people think about innovation, law firms don't usually come to mind; Zack Oliva is working to change that. In this episode, Jared Simmons talks with Zack, Managing Partner at Oliva Gibbs and founder of Oliva Partners Management, about how innovation in professional services isn't always about new technology or radical inventions. Sometimes, it starts with running things a little differently.Zack shares how treating his law firm like a business--with a clear strategy, leadership team, defined culture, and coaching-based development--has positioned it as a forward-thinking force in the energy sector. He also offers a candid look at the promise and pitfalls of AI in the legal field, what spreadsheets and digital courthouses have done for the oil and gas industry, and why innovation starts with a willingness to embrace uncertainty without fear.The episode also explores deeper themes: the emotional intelligence required for entrepreneurial leadership, the fine line between risk and danger, and how reframing tough decisions can make innovation more accessible. If you've ever wrestled with fear-based decision-making or wondered what innovation looks like outside of tech startups, this episode is for you.Chapters:00:00 — Introduction to Zack Oliva01:19 — Redefining innovation: invention vs. improvement02:45 — Running a law firm like a business04:28 — AI in law: ethics, risks, and opportunities06:26 — Operational innovation in legal services09:28 — Innovation in oil and gas data & drilling13:31 — Why the energy sector demands constant innovation14:24 — Avoiding bureaucracy and staying nimble15:37 — Innovation ≠ decisions made in fear17:47 — Reframing risk: uncertainty vs. danger20:50 — The “go get the bread” metaphor for risk-taking22:06 — Balancing risk with reputation in law24:25 — Managing ego and team-based decision-making25:34 — Advice for innovators: trust your gut and your peopleAbout the Guest:Zack Oliva is the Managing Partner of Oliva Gibbs LLP, a firm known for its deep expertise in the energy sector. He also leads Oliva Partners Management, a long-only value investment fund for high-net-worth families. With a reputation for bridging legal strategy and business operations, Zack brings a unique perspective to innovation in both professional services and capital markets. He is also a passionate mentor and lifelong learner (and Jiu Jitsu practitioner).About the Host:Jared Simmons is the Founder and Principal of OUTLAST Consulting, a boutique firm helping organizations unlock innovation through intentional action. With leadership experience at Procter & Gamble, McKinsey & Company, and Coca-Cola, Jared blends corporate strategy with entrepreneurial thinking to help clients innovate on their own terms.

We're poppin' up a tailgate at one of NASCAR's biggest races, the Coca Cola 600, in Charlotte NC. I'm bringing two of my barbeque buddies to help me make brisket biscuits for the fans. And Justin Marks, from Trackhouse Racing, and Noah Gragson - #4 - swing by the tent for a little race talk and fan interaction. Follow Noah Gragson: https://www.instagram.com/noahgragson Follow Justin Marks:https://www.instagram.com/realmarksjustin Follow Dave Williamson:https://www.instagram.com/davewcomedy Follow BBQ DAD Jody:https://www.instagram.com/bbqdadjody Follow Trackhouse Racing:https://www.instagram.com/teamtrackhouse Follow NASCAR:https://www.instagram.com/NASCAR This episode is brought to you by NASCAR. Catch the race Sunday, June 15th at 3 PM Eastern on Prime—you'll thank me later. https://www.nascar.com This episode is brought to you by Original Grain Watches. Go to https://OriginalGrain.com/Bert, use promo code BERT, and get your dad—or yourself—a piece of history you can wear. Don't miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/burning or through my promo code BURNING. SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a video https://bit.ly/3DC1ICg Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour For all things BERTY BOY PRODUCTIONS: https://bertyboyproductions.com For MERCH: https://store.bertbertbert.com/ Follow Me! Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/bertkreischer YouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/user/Akreischer TikTok: http://www.TikTok.com/@bertkreischer Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bertkreischer X: http://www.Twitter.com/bertkreischer Text Me: https://my.community.com/bertkreischer GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $300 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 6/22/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A los 50 años, Julio lleva 14 años y medio cumpliendo una condena de 26 años por robo de mercancía y privación ilegal de la libertad.En esta emotiva entrevista, el "Gato" nos cuenta cómo pasó de estudiar contabilidad y trabajar en Coca-Cola a dedicarse al robo de camiones por pura "apariencia" y envidia.Con honestidad, relata cómo reemplazó las drogas por la adrenalina del delito, usando solo psicología para robar mercancía sin lastimar a nadie. Nos comparte el dolor de perderse 14 años de la vida de su hija, quien finalmente lo visitó después de tanto tiempo, y cómo encontró en la cárcel su talento para el canto, la actuación y hasta interpretó a Jesús en el Viacrucis del reclusorio.Entre lágrimas y canciones de Vicente Fernández, Julio reflexiona sobre las decisiones que lo llevaron a perder casa, carros, familia y libertad, pero también sobre la segunda oportunidad que representa su nueva pareja Claudia, a quien conoció cuando se cayó en una explanada del reclusorio.Una historia de arte y amor que demuestra que hasta en los lugares más oscuros puede florecer la esperanza.Para ver episodios exclusivos, entra aquí: https://www.patreon.com/Penitencia_mx¿Quieres ver los episodios antes que nadie? Obtén acceso 24 horas antes aquí: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6rh4_O86hGLVPdUhwroxtw/joinVisita penitencia.comSíguenos en:https://instagram.com/penitencia_mx  https://tiktok.com/@penitencia_mx  https://facebook.com/penitencia.mx  https://x.com/penitencia_mx  Spotify: https://spotify.link/jFvOuTtseDbApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/mx/podcast/penitencia/id1707298050Amazon: https://music.amazon.com.mx/podcasts/860c4127-6a3b-4e8f-a5fd-b61258de9643/penitenciaRedes Saskia:https://www.youtube.com/@saskiandr - suscríbete a su canalhttps://instagram.com/saskianino  https://tiktok.com/@saskianino  https://x.com/saskianino

In this candid and powerful conversation, Jill Griffin—Career Strategist and Executive Coach—sits down with Vicki Bradley, CEO and Founder of Women in Leadership, to talk about the messy middle of career setbacks and how to come out stronger.They dive into the emotional toll of getting fired, how to reframe workplace trauma, and what it really takes to rebuild career joy and confidence.In this episode, you'll learn how to:Recover from being fired and reclaim your narrativeShift from feeling like a victim to showing up as an empowered professionalUse clarity and compassion as a launchpad for career growthStop hiding, start healing, and own your storyApply mindset shifts that move you from “impossible” to “possible”Explore how coaching can support your reinventionPlus, Jill shares why she believes her brain injury was the greatest gift she never asked for.This interview has been lightly edited for time.Support the showJill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

Moxie was the first mass-produced soft drinks in the United States dating back to 1876 when it was created by a doctor. Root Beer was invented by a pharmacist named Charles Hires, who introduced the beverage in 1876 with real sassafras, something today considered too dangerous and therefore replaced with artificial flavor. Dr Pepper was introduced by a pharmacist named Charles Alderton and his famous 23 flavors in 1885. Coca-Cola was introduced by pharmacist John Pemberton in 1886, who used a small amount of cocaine. In 1893 another pharmacist introduced Caleb Bradshaw Pepsi, the later name for the pepsin and kola nut extra in the product. In 1929 Charles Grigg introduced 7UP, which contained lithium citrate, a naturally occurring alkali metal with psychotropic (or mood altering) effects.Fig Newtons, Graham Crackers, Corn Flakes, and Grape-Nuts were all introduced as health supplements. In all of these cases we are observing beverages and food-substances that were originally sold as tonics, medicinals, and the like, while today they are anything but. What was originally sold as medicine is today sold as liberty, and what would certainly never be sold as a health tonic today is also never accused of causing health issues.The British Journal of Sports Medicine reported back in 2017 the “overlap between the consumption of added sugars and drug-like effects.” Cheese is likewise known to be just as addictive, something linked to casein and casomorphines produced during digestion. The study, published in the U.S. National Library of Medicine, examines why certain foods are more addictive than others. Researchers identified addictive foods from about 500 people who completed the Yale Food Addiction Scale, designed to measure if someone has a food addiction.*The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.-FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKYOUTUBEMAIN WEBSITECashApp: $rdgable Paypal email rdgable1991@gmail.comEMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.

Forget politics—Americans are passionately divided over Diet Cherry Coke. Coca-Cola just announced the limited-time return of the iconic soda, and the internet is in full-on debate mode. Some are thrilled, others say it should’ve stayed buried forever. This hilarious segment dives into why people care so much—and sparks a viral list of other things that should never make a comeback. From Facebook pokes and low-rise jeans to word swag and Ed Hardy outfits, the crew debates the best (and worst) cultural revivals. Would you drink water curated by a sommelier? Have you ever judged someone for ordering milk at dinner? And why are we still saying “YOLO”? This episode is packed with wild first-date judgments, cringey fashion throwbacks, and controversial opinions that’ll have you yelling at your speakers (or nodding along in total agreement). You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textToday, I'm thrilled to welcome a powerhouse in fintech and leadership In The Suite: Gene Farrell, President and CEO of Vanilla.If you think estate planning is confusing, costly, or only for the ultra-wealthy—this episode is going to flip that belief on its head. Gene joins us to talk about how Vanilla is on a mission to reimagine and radically simplify estate planning, making it accessible, human, and empowering for advisors and families alike.This conversation is especially meaningful to me. As someone navigating a personal health journey, I've come to understand just how vital it is to plan ahead—not just for ourselves, but for the people we love. It's not just paperwork. It's peace of mind. And Vanilla is making that possible.Founded in 2019 by renowned entrepreneur and financial advisor Steve Lockshin, Vanilla was born out of a deep understanding of the wealth management space—and a bold vision to modernize how legacy planning gets done. Backed by leaders like Michael Jordan and Bill McNabb, Vanilla is transforming an industry that has long been overdue for innovation.In today's episode, Gene brings both personal passion and professional fire. We talk about everything—from the heartbreaking family experience that fuels his drive at Vanilla, to his journey through giants like Coca-Cola, Amazon, and Smartsheet. Yes, he's the brains behind Coca-Cola Freestyle—you know, that magical machine that lets you mix over 100 drink combinations? Yeah, that was Gene.But this episode goes deeper. We dive into how Vanilla is transforming the advisor-client relationship through intelligent estate planning tools—using AI, intuitive design, and real human connection. You'll hear about the myth of "estate planning is only for the rich,” why 92% of clients want their advisor's help—but only 23% get it—and what you can do about it.Plus, we explore the power of legacy, leadership, and living with intention.So whether you're a fintech founder, financial advisor, or someone navigating your own life planning journey—this episode is packed with wisdom, innovation, and inspiration.Get ready for an unforgettable conversation with one of the most purpose-driven leaders in fintech—right here, In The Suite.Books Referenced:First, Break All the Rules by Marcus Buckingham and the Gallup OrganizationNow, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus BuckinghamYounger Next Year by Chris Crowley & Henry LodgeToughness Training for Life by James E. LoehrToughness Training for Sport by James E. LoehrWebsites & Tools:Vanilla Download the 2025 State of Estate Planning Report

Rafael Medeiros é um dos maiores especialistas do Brasil em gestão do tempo e produtividade, fundador da Time School. Escolhido pelo Comitê Olímpico Brasileiro para treinar líderes das delegações das Olimpíadas de Paris, já impactou mais de 500.000 pessoas com palestras e treinamentos em todos os estados do país. Autor de 10 livros, trabalha com algumas das maiores empresas do mercado, como Porsche, Coca-Cola, Siemens, Bosch, Honda, Heineken e Volkswagen.Temas:00:00 - Intro02:54 - Gestão Do Tempo Não É Volume, É Impacto10:15 - O Efeito Da Dissonância Cognitiva Na Procrastinação18:40 - A Ilusão Do Movimento E A Falta De Progresso25:12 - A Diferença Entre Tarefa E Projeto32:00 - O Cérebro Busca Economia De Energia E Evita Risco41:30 - A Raiva Como Combustível E O Ciclo Da Procrastinação50:20 - Como Construir O Paladar Da Produtividade1:00:10 - A Regra Dos 70/20/10 E Os Três Tipos De Tarefa1:10:25 - Clareza, Propósito E O Investimento Em EducaçãoRafael:https://www.instagram.com/rafaelmedeirosfilhooficial/Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/excepcionaispodcast⁠⁠Siga:Marcelo Toledo: https://instagram.com/marcelotoledoInstagram: https://instagram.com/excepcionaispodcastTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@excepcionaispodcastPatrocinador:Remessa Online - Envie e receba dinheiro do exterior com taxas mais baixas e sem burocracia.https://www.remessaonline.com.br/?utm_medium=display&utm_source=Excepcionais&utm_campaign=RM_Podcast_Excepcionais_Awareness-2025

Welcome back to America's #1 Daily Podcast,  featuring America's #1 Real Estate Coaches and Top EXP Realty Sponsors in the World, Tim and Julie Harris. Ready to become an EXP Realty Agent and join Tim and Julie Harris?  Visit: https://whylibertas.com/harris or text Tim directly at 512-758-0206. ******************* 2025's Real Estate Rollercoaster: Dodge the Career-Killers with THIS Mastermind!

Episode: 00270 Released on June 9, 2025 Description: In this powerful episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Jason sits down with Amanda Sienkiewicz, the 2024 Civilian of the Year for the Lee County Sheriff's Office. Amanda shares her winding path from marketing graduate with dreams of working for Coca-Cola to becoming a highly respected law enforcement analyst in Florida. With 18 years of experience, Amanda reflects on the surprising turns her career has taken from analyzing financial crimes and tracking sexual predators to solving homicides and providing vital aid during Hurricane Ian. Amanda recounts three career-defining cases, including identifying a murder victim later found in a freezer and tracing a killer using just a Snapchat handle and a faint clue from 2018. Along the way, she offers insights into the evolving role of analysts, the power of networking, and the value of continuous learning. Whether you're a veteran analyst or just entering the field, Amanda's story is an inspiring reminder of the impact a determined analyst can have.

Charlotte's hospitality and retail scene is changing rapidly, but what's really driving the evolution? Industry experts agree that Charlotte's hospitality market is thriving but becoming more competitive, with new players entering the scene and raising consumer expectations. Neighborhoods like South End have been pivotal in putting Charlotte on the map. However, the suburban retail market is now gaining momentum — like in SouthPark, Ballantyne and Huntersville. A new report, called the Charlotte Hospitality and Retail Guide 2025, lays out the key trends shaping the city's retail landscape. In this episode, Ledger editor Tony Mecia is joined by three contributors to the report: Daniel Gibson of NiceDay, a marketing agency that specializes in retail, hospitality and real estate; Adam Williams of Rebel Rebel, an urban retail advisory firm that provides full-service brokerage and consulting services; and Bryan Southwick of Southwick Architecture + Interiors, a hospitality-focused architecture and interior design firmThey break down the city's shifting development patterns and the rise of smaller-format retail, new expectations from consumers and how developers and restaurateurs can adapt to stand out in a competitive market.This podcast episode is brought to you by Coca-Cola Consolidated, Charlotte's local bottler and the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the US. Coke Consolidated recently invested $15 million into its Monroe facility, which included a new technical training academy, the first of its kind within the Coca-Cola System. Learn more at www.CokeConsolidated.com/media.This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks.For more information on The Charlotte Ledger, visit TheCharlotteLedger.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit charlotteledger.substack.com/subscribe

Using Unconventional Thinking to Tackle Creative Blocks with guest David Carson Up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code VALERIE20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/VALERIE20 #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance PATREON: Thank you to our existing patrons for believing in our work offline and here in the podcast.  Become a patron of the arts at Patreon.com/valerieihsan for books, writing instruction, coaching, and planning. Also, the Planner Plays and Monthly Reflections are always free for all members on my Patreon page. But I don't list them as Public", so click correct tier for updated links, dates, and cancellations. I just put up a new schedule last week for the upcoming months.   Go to Patreon.com/strangeairstories for short stories in the paranormal mystery genre.   Segment 1 (Announcements/Author Updates): (Valerie): catching up from being in Florida. Book club. Cleaned my son's kitchen, dog training started, email past retreat participants to personally invite them to the new coaching program.  • Aligned Author: A bespoke book coaching journey for soul-led experts, creatives, and writers ready to channel their life's work into a living, breathing legacy.)  I created Aligned Author to provide a sacred space for authors to truly understand what has been holding them back, to learn how to merge the soul with the ego, to live and create in that duality, and to discover their own super powers.  • Creating a new freebie for my mailing list and patrons (patrons always get everything 1st, even before the mailing list subscribers). It's a three-part micro masterclass on story structure, character arc, and universal truth stmt/theme (Erick): Shadow Signals for sale now; publishing anthology soon; updating back Fake My Run for Strava; Much Music (from Canada); Fuse (MTV competitor) What are you reading? Valerie:   How to Read a Book (Monica Wood) (Not ready to give up on them, but struggling to finish them:) Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman; The Year of the Puppy (Alexandra Horowitz) ;  The Teller of Small Fortunes Julie Leong  Erick:   A Wounded Deer Leaps Highest (Charlie J. Stephens)  David: 831 Stories (Comedic Timing) The Case Against Reality (Donald Hoffman) The Weirdest People in the World; N+1 (The Pirates of Ayahuasca: That Shaman Stole My Personality) • Segment 2 (Resources/Tips/Tidbits): Tidbit #1: • Tidbit #2:    Segment 3 (Main Topic):  Using Unconventional Thinking to Tackle Creative Blocks   David Carson is an entrepreneur and marketing innovator whose groundbreaking companies and products have impacted millions worldwide. Renowned for his expertise in creative thinking, Carson has collaborated with global giants like American Express, Nike, Coca-Cola, and IKEA, as well as cutting-edge advertising agencies including Mother and Ogilvy. His unconventional approach has not only shaped iconic brands but also challenged traditional notions of problem-solving in business and beyond.   Dumb-Thinking makes you smarter. "Smart" prevents the creative thinking. Strive to have "dumb ideas."    Exercises to teach brain to think of dumb ideas: ways to think Example: George Castanza Model (Do the Opposite of Everything you typically do) How develop that curiosity? Creation: What if? To follow the curiosity. It may seem absurd, but go deeper. Make it worse. Improv (Yes, And for collaborating)  Use Chat GPT as a collaborator. It wants to be "smart," to make them "illogical": what is a commonality between extreme ideas, or create a new idea from two opposite things.  Colab Culture. If it's weird enough, it gets me curious. Lean in.   Example: Make it Worse (to create new things, learned how to NOT do it, shake up brain) When start projects, start with mental models first, what you've written isn't that precious, too afraid to change it.   Test the dumb idea with feedback. What's the fastest way to test? Tik-tok, open mic, writing group, social media ads, reddit,  Dumbify: summer Podcast: Dumbify (dumb ideas that have changed culture)   The Weird and the Eerie    Mask under a mask as a plot device. Sign up for David's Newsletter: Dumbify (David-carson.com) Look for the podcast next month or two, and the book this summer.   And don't forget: Go to valerieihsan.com to schedule a free consultation to see if Aligned Author is right for you.   Get 48% off the Magic Mind : https://magicmind.com/VALERIE20 and use Valerie20 at checkout. #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance   Next episode:  Find Us:   Valerie's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/valerieihsan (Find Passion Planner discount codes here.) Erick's Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/erickmertzauthor Patreons:  https://patreon.com/valerieihsan    https://patreon.com/strangeairmysteries Tools: ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=9378 (affiliate link)

In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.This episode, Jeff tells about the battle at Gettysburg and led to it being the site of such an important battle, and Andy shares the history of one of the worlds most iconic brands… Coca-Cola.This series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay.Whenever you are looking to book your next outdoor adventure, head over to Mallard Bay and search through their list of verified outfitters to remove the guess work when booking.

In this compelling episode, marketing trailblazer Jay Berkowitz takes us on a journey from his early days working for household names like Coca-Cola and McDonald's in Canada to becoming a digital marketing pioneer in the U.S. Jay shares how he helped grow a dot-com startup into a $60 million company at the dawn of the internet advertising era—before Google was even out of beta. Through a mix of firsthand stories, evolving marketing philosophies, and game-changing innovations, Jay outlines how he transitioned from consultant to full-scale digital agency founder, and how his strategic approach to sales and public speaking helped him build long-lasting success. Jay delves into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on search marketing, the importance of leading industry trends, and his team's commitment to innovation through the "Rule of Three" and quarterly product launches. He highlights key lessons from books like The E-Myth and Traction, and explains how implementing structured systems like EOS helped him scale his agency while empowering his team. Listeners will gain deep insight into how niching down, adapting quickly to technology shifts, and building a leadership-driven culture can unlock sustainable business growth—especially in competitive sectors like legal marketing. Takeaways: Success in digital marketing and business often begins with identifying a real, unmet need—whether it's helping companies get online, educating audiences on emerging tools like Google, or modernizing direct response strategies. Solving meaningful problems builds trust and creates organic demand.Before scaling a business, it's vital to understand how to sell your services. Speaking engagements, clear value propositions, and a strong understanding of the client's pain points help establish authority and drive growth—often more effectively than traditional sales pitches.Applying systems like the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) or the E-Myth framework enables businesses to scale sustainably. Implementing SOPs, structured leadership roles, and regular strategy sessions creates stability and fosters long-term growth.Leveraging emerging technologies like AI and tools such as ChatGPT or automated intake systems can offer a major competitive advantage. A proactive mindset toward testing and integrating new tools is essential to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.Focusing on a specific vertical—like personal injury law or franchise marketing—enables deeper expertise, easier prospecting, and better client results. Niching down streamlines operations and opens the door for scalable, repeatable strategies that outperform generalized approaches.Successful marketing today is built on data. Understanding a business's digital footprint—from Google Maps rankings to PPC performance—can uncover opportunities that significantly impact client outcomes. Tools and reporting are no longer optional—they're foundational. High-performing teams are built on trust, shared leadership, and mutual accountability. Clients who approach marketing as a partnership, trust expert advice, and operate with structured business practices consistently achieve better results and long-term growth.

Christmas festivities are coming and often go hand in hand with overindulgence, in the form of large servings of roast dinner, yummy pudding and alcohol consumption. That can result in heartburn, a condition which despite the terrifying sounding name, is usually relatively harmless.  It's a burning sensation felt in the chest, behind the breastbone, which explains where the name comes from. But it's actually down to stomach acid travelling back up the oesophagus, which is the tube that carries food down from your throat. Let's discuss a few tips for preventing heartburn, or relieving the symptoms if you do get some during the holiday season. Are some people more vulnerable than others? Are there particular foods to avoid? What can I do to calm the symptoms? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠How can I protect my mental health during the holiday season?⁠ ⁠Why does Christmas boost our libido?⁠ ⁠Is Santa Claus red because of Coca Cola?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 25/2/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Wilken is a branding expert with 30 years of experience working with some of the world's most prestigious brands, including Coca-Cola, BMW, Disney, FedEx, IBM, McDonald's, Shell, Sony, and Visa.A 'madman' advertising veteran, Peter ran top creative agencies such as BBDO, Leo Burnett, and Ogilvy. He co-founded The Brand Company in 2002, a Hong Kong-based firm whose clients included AIG, SmarTone-Vodafone, and Shangri-La Hotels.A global nomad, Peter has lived in England, Scotland, America, the Solomon Islands, Singapore, China, and the Philippines. He moved to Canada in 2007, where he founded his private consulting company, Dolphin Brand Strategy, and the online brand strategy coaching platform, The Lighthouse Brand Strategy Academy. Launched in late 2023, the academy is Peter's online course and mentoring program focused on democratizing effective brand strategy, making it accessible, affordable, and actionable to small business owners, solopreneurs, and brand strategists everywhere.Peter is the author of Dim Sum Strategy: Bite-Sized Tools to Build Stronger Brands, which includes more than 40 carefully curated, bite-sized creative and strategic thinking tools, as well as the free e-book, The 10 Commandments to Build a Strong Brand (and Steer Your Ship). He lives in West Vancouver, BC, with his wife Regina. They have three grown sons, two grandchildren, and a beagle.Connect with Peter here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterwilken/https://www.facebook.com/lighthousebrandstrategy/https://www.instagram.com/dolphinbrandman/https://www.peterwilken.com/Don't forget to register for my FREE LinkedIn 101 workshop on June 9th from 12 - 1:30 pm EST here:https://networkacademy.kartra.com/page/LinkedIn101

In this episode, Adrianne Agulla, CEO of Hamilton Heights Child Development Centers in Nebraska and the true definition of an education entrepreneur, joins Kris. Adrianne shares how she went from working in the corporate world to owning six successful daycares and a catering business called Milton's Amazing Kitchen. Together, she and Kris talk about growing from three to six locations, empowering a leadership team, using VAs to streamline operations, creating a strong scorecard, and what it really takes to scale with excellence. Adrianne goes through the very real ups and downs of growing with intention and building a company that inspires.   Key Takeaways: [6:19] Adrianne owns and operates Hamilton Heights Child Development Centers, with six centers across Nebraska. She originally purchased three as a package in 2017 and has grown from there. She also owns Milton's Amazing Kitchen, a catering company focused on child nutrition. [8:27] Hamilton Heights believes that it's their professional responsibility to protect childhood from all of the external threats in today's world, and they have a focus on play. [9:31] Adrianne's earlier career included leadership roles at Coca-Cola and ConAgra, before pivoting into child care. [11:30] She juggles the business while raising three busy teenagers. [13:46] Adrianne shares reflections plus a funny story about upgrading her wardrobe from a trip to Vietnam. [15:19] What benefits Adrianne has found being part of the highest-level membership of the Child Care Success Academy: the Empire level. [22:15] She explains her leadership structure, including a director of ops, finance lead, and a high-tenure team. [24:15] The leadership team meets weekly to review scorecards and KPIs. Accountability plus support equals success. [28:55] Adrianne shares how she works with three virtual assistants (VAs), including one for marketing, one for data and reports, and one for administrative support. [31:05] She talks about the industry-wide challenge of attracting and retaining staff and how her company stays focused on its leadership vision. [38:37] Her 2025 goals: simplify, streamline, and build an even stronger team. [40:55] Why she acquired a catering business and how it's improved their food program and opened new business channels.   Quotes: “We say that we're very serious about play. And we believe that it's our professional responsibility to protect childhood from all of the external threats in today's world.” — Adrianne [8:27] “That combination of loyalty and commitment and tenure and then new energy and new ideas and fresh faces, has created a really, I think, a unique and just a sustainable culture.” — Adrianne [9:12] “We are working to create an Early Learning Company that inspires because of the opportunity it creates for staff, families, and children, and so we are just trying to be single-mindedly focused on what it means to create abundant opportunities for our staff from a professional development standpoint, from a wage standpoint, and from a benefit standpoint.” — Adrianne [34:40]   Sponsored By: ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) Use code CCSC5 to claim a free course!   Mentioned in This Episode: Kris Murray @iamkrismurray The Child Care Success Company The Child Care Success Academy The Child Care Success Summit Grow Your Center Childcare Education Institute: use code CDARenewal22 to get $100 off your renewal Hamilton Heights Child Development Center Milton's Amazing Kitchen

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A The VR csapata 12 év alatt lett a magyar online médiavilág egyik legsajátosabb és egyik legsikeresebb szereplője. Pisti és Jani (Fábián István és Komzsik János) története a videojáték-streameléssel kezdődött, mára pedig saját műsorokkal, podcastekkel, tech-tartalmakkal és TikTok-robbanásokkal váltak meghatározóvá. Reggeli műsoruk, a Happy Hour már sokak hétköznapi rutinjának része, de legalább ilyen népszerűek a vendégekkel készített podcastjeik és egyéb szórakoztató tartalmaik is. A Coca-Cola után nemrég a McDonald's is felkérte őket együttműködésre – speciális dizájnt, reklámfilmet és nyereményjátékot szabva rájuk. Cégük, a We Are Media Tech 2024-ben már nem kevesebb, mint 464,5 milliós árbevételt és 210 milliós nyereséget produkált, talán ennek is szerepe volt abban, hogy a Forbes magazin szakembergárdája idén harmadszor választotta őket "A legértékesebb magyar influenszerek"-nek. Mindezt önerőből, sok tanulással és temérdek munkával építették fel Debrecenből. Ebben a mostani podcastban Pistivel és Janival beszélget Friderikusz Sándor arról, hogyan formálták tudatosan a közösségüket, miként kezelik a nyilvánossággal járó felelősséget, és mit jelent számukra az, hogy nem kifejezetten influenszerek, hanem alkotó médiavállalkozók, de beszélgetnek a siker stációiról, kisebb-nagyobb szakmai döccenőkről, formálódó tervekről – és arról, hogyan lehet 12 év után továbbra is hitelesnek maradni az online térben, 2025-ben.Hogyan támogathatja a munkánkat? - Legújabban már a Donably felületen is támogathat bennünket, itt ÁFA-mentesen segítheti munkavégzésünket: https://www.donably.com/friderikusz-podcast - De lehet a patronálónk a Patreon-on keresztül is, mert a támogatása mértékétől függően egyre több előnyhöz juthat: https://www.patreon.com/FriderikuszPodcast - Egyszerű banki átutalással is elismerheti munkavégzésünk minőségét. Ehhez a legfontosabb adatok az alábbiak: Név: TV Pictures Számlaszám: OTP Bank 11707062-21446081 Közlemény: Podcast-támogatás Ha külföldről utalna, nemzetközi számlaszámunk (IBAN - International Bank Account Number): HU68 1170 7062 2144 6081 0000 0000 BIC/SWIFT-kód: OTPVHUHB Akármilyen formában támogatja munkánkat, nagyon köszönjük!Kövessenek, kövessetek itt is:youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FriderikuszPodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriderikuszPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/friderikuszpodcastAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a159b938-d63e-4927-9e9b-bea37bc378d3/friderikusz-podcastSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3blRo2gYoutube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu6L9HlV4-KuNOYy_rS97rP_Q-ncvF14rApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3hm2vfiDeezer: https://www.deezer.com/hu/show/1000256535

On this episode of Bringing the Heat With Bryan Nolen, Trenton Worsham speaks with Brenden Queen to catch up during his first season in the ARCA Menards Series. The reigning CARS Tour champion reflected on his two wins up to this point in the season at Daytona International Speedway and Kansas Speedway, which he said did not expect.  He also discussed how he's still a late model driver still at heart and spoke about the platform FOX Sports 1 gave the CARS Tour during NASCAR All-Star Weekend, as well as if he's reached out to Waffle House about sponsorship. NASCAR Mailbox: Was Stenhouse's Wreck Hocevar's Fault or a Racing Incident?Frontstretch's Kevin Nix answers this week's question for NASCAR Mailbox. Wyatt Watson then joins Nolen to take a look at What's Still Hot, discussing the ratings after the second race broadcast by new TV partner Amazon Prime Video compared to the previous week's Coca-Cola 600 and the numbers from last year's Nashville Superspeedway race. They look ahead to what the future numbers could be in the next two weeks at Michigan International Speedway and Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.  The soundbite of the week features an angry Ricky Stenhouse Jr. after being spun by Carson Hocevar, who is no stranger to making other drivers angry on the track. Watson and Nolen debate whether it was fair or foul for the Spire Motorsports driver to not leave any room. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6W17YnL7Uw

Today we're threading together sewing, and fate with some of the extraordinary people behind one of the most innovative and visually striking films of the year—Sew Torn. It's a thriller. A dark comedy. And a stitched-together cinematic wonder that explores how every decision unravels a different destiny.In Sew Torn, Barbara Duggen—‘The Mobile Seamstress'—stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong. Faced with a suitcase full of cash and two injured men, she must choose what's next Each decision plays out in a unique timeline, with wildly different and increasingly dangerous consequences. The result is a story of grief, survival, and redemption—where thread becomes both weapon and lifeline.Joining me are the father-and-son creative team behind the film: Freddy Macdonald, the 24-year-old - youngest-ever Directing Fellow at the American Film Institute. Freddy's debut feature Sew Torn premiered at SXSW and headlined the Locarno Film Festival's Piazza Grande. His thesis film, Shedding Angels, won a Student Academy Award and was shortlisted for a BAFTA. Sew Torn was acquired by Vertigo Releasing and Sunrise Films and opened theatrically nationwide Alongside him is his father and producing partner Fred Macdonald—a seasoned media executive and writer whose companies have collaborated with Disney, DreamWorks, Lionsgate, and more. As former CEO of Olive Jar Studios, Fred led creative for award-winning theme park media and advertising campaigns, including a CLIO Gold-winning Coca-Cola spot.Also joining us is the magnetic Irish actor, Eve Connolly. A graduate of Dublin's Gaiety School of Acting, Eve launched her screen career in Into the Badlands, and has since appeared in The Other Lamb, Vikings, and River Wild. In Sew Torn, she brings grit, emotion, and inventiveness to her role as Barbara—a woman who sews her way out of impossible circumstances.We'll talk about how sewing literally powers the film—from embroidered “Talking Portraits” to stitched title cards to intricate Rube Goldberg-style thread rigs. And we'll explore how the film's visual and emotional complexity reflects the choices we make—and the ones that make us.(3:27) Hear a clip from the movie that sets the scene for the whole movie. Fred and Freddy comment on it. Hear how the concept for this film was Freddy's entrée to the American Film Institute. No Country For Old Men had something to do with this!(6:33) What was it like to get a call from Joel Cohen? Fred explains. The three things Fred heard on the initial call from a friend Peter Spears, Joel Cohen wants to meet, Searchlight wants to buy the short film, Rich Klubeck from United Talent Agency (UTA) wants to represent Freddy as a director. This all happened while Freddy was still a high school senior.(10:17) How did the whole movie launch from the simple idea of a lost button? And by the way…there were NO computer-generated effects in the movie. (13:30) What's it like for Freddy and Fred to work together? Do they always agree? agree? Freddy learned stop motion animation at the age of nine…from his dad. At the same time Fred taught Freddy to write films! (17:11) Three altering decisions. Why this story structure? Freddy explains the difficulty in making the feature length film out of the short. (19:49)How long did it take from beginning to end to make the film? Well…Freddy was 18 when they started – and just turned 24 as it was released! (20:24)Freddy and Fred explain the Rube-Goldberg contraptions they built. No-tricks…everything was in camera…with a small budget too! And…what was their OMG moment?! (23:46) The embroidered talking portraits…Fred and Freddy talked about these innovative elements in the movie and how they were created. Learn how BERNINA was essential in creating these and how they all worked together. Hear about the Metler introduction and how this made such an impact in the movie (27:46) Location, location, location. How did the town where they shot the movie affect the feeling and cinematography of the movie? Learn about this town and the people who live there…and how some of them were extras in the movie. (31:03) Barbara's journey…what influenced her arc? Physical want + emotional need. (32:25) This deeply physical film leans surprisingly heavily on non-verbal. How did Freddy and Fred make this work? Also, hear about Eve's audition for her part and what she did to win the role.(35:06) Sound design and the music score were deeply important to this movie. Learn how Jacob Tardien the music composer created the sound that added so much to the film. And learn how that sound was made.(37:32) What was the toughest scene to film and how did they approach it? And how did no dialog carry this critical 6 minutes?(40:02) There are three very distinct stories in this movie…how were they filmed? Well, Freddy, as the script supervisor, explains how they put all of this together and maintained continuity.(41:24) Any special behind-the-scenes stories that can be revealed just for this podcast? Oh yes…listen to Fred's story about an actor that maintained character…all the time!(45:38) What's next for Freddy and Fred? Working together is at the top of this list. Do they have one in the works…yes, yes they do! And Fred would like a slightly bigger budget for the next film!(46:50) Anything we didn't ask that they wish we had?! Not a thing.(47:40) How can you reach Freddy and Fred? www.macdonaldentertainment partners.com. (48:13) Now…meet Eve Connolly(48:50) Eve talks about what drew her to the script. The short film had a lot to do with it!(49:45) Eve tells of the initial conversation she had with Freddy and Fred. Their explanation of wanting emotional depth for Barbara was a large draw.(51:33) How did Barbara prepare for this role? Years of working as an actor prepared her…but finding something to identify with was even more important. Once on set…she's ready to go and she's in the moment!(52:46) Hear Barbara's favorite clip form the movie…and the pivotal conversation that tells so much. Now Barbara shares what this meant to her and why.(55:28) This incredible physical role…How did Eve do this?(56:27) The rigs that were created in the film…Barbara tells all. How did she learn to build and manage these? Does Eve sew?!(58:41) The dance in the movie…Barbara tells of doing this dance and how she felt doing. How did she audition for this? Over ZOOM…and the dance…it was a natural for her…and very emotional.(1:01:39) Location–Location-Location. How did this affect her performance?(1:02:30) And that haunting stillness?(1:03:41) What part of Barbara's character stayed with Eve? That very strong connection with her mother…and the fact that she did this even though it was quite intimidating. Eve know the potential for this film and wanted to do justice to this creation. Overcoming her nerves was pretty big for her!(1:05:56) Did this experience change how Eve will play future roles?(1:07:07) What was her favorite of filming. The cast, the crew…all the people involved in the movie. Definite respect for Freddy as her director. Oh, and singing High School Musical every day before filming!(1:08:11) Her favorite part of the movie…refer back to the clip we played! And filming the scenes on the road.(1:09:19) Any behind the scenes stories? She talks about the car. And yes, it wasn't a prop…it's a real thing!(1:10:51) What's Eve's dream? Not what you might think. What's next…she's developing a series in Ireland.(1:11::51) Anything we didn't ask?(1:12:03) How can you reach out to Eve? @eveconnolly on Instagram. Our Thanks to Freddy and Fred Macdonald and Eve Connolly for their time and conversation.You can now order Sew Torn to be released on June 13th on Apple+TV. Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests.

Recently I was asked to review a forthcoming book for American Scientist magazine. The book was entitled, Sweet and Deadly: How Coca-Cola Spreads Disinformation and Makes us Sick. I did the review, and now that the book has been published, I'm delighted that its author, Murray Carpenter, has agreed to join us. Mr. Carpenter is a journalist and author whose work has appeared in publications such as the New York Times, and the Washington Post, and has been featured in places like NPR's All Things Considered and Morning Edition. Interview Summary So, let's start with your career overall. Your journalism has covered a wide range of topics. But a major focus has been on what people consume. First, with your book Caffeinated and now with Sweet and Deadly. What brought you to this interest? My interest in caffeine is longstanding. Like many of us, I consume caffeine daily in the form of coffee. And I just felt like with caffeine, many of us don't really discuss the fact that it is a drug, and it is at least a mildly addictive drug. And so, I became fascinated with that enough to write a book. And that really led me directly in an organic fashion to this project. Because when I would discuss caffeine with people, mostly they just kind of wanted the cliff notes. Is my habit healthy? You know, how much caffeine should I take? And, and in short, I would tell them, you know, if you don't suffer from anxiety or insomnia and you're consuming your caffeine in a healthy beverage, well, that's fine. But, what I realized, of course, is that by volume, the caffeinated beverage people consume most of is sodas. And so that led me to thinking more about sodas because I got a lot of questions about the caffeine in sodas. And that led me to realize just the degree to which they are unhealthful. We've all known sodas not to be a health food, but I think that the degree to which they are not healthy surprised me. And that's what led me to this book. Yes, there's some very interesting themes aren't there with addiction and manipulation of ingredients in order to get people hooked on things. So let's talk about Coca-Cola a bit. Your book focuses on Coca-Cola. It's right there in the title. And certainly, they're giants in the beverage field. But are there other reasons that led you to focus on them? Other than that, the fact that they're the biggest? They're the biggest and really almost synonymous with sodas worldwide. I mean, many people don't say ‘I want a pop, I want a soda.' They say, ‘I want a Coke.' I quote a source as saying that. You know, what that means is you want a sugar sweetened beverage. And it's not just that they're the most successful at this game, and the biggest. But as I started doing this research, I realized that they have also been the most aggressive and the most successful at this sort of disinformation that's the focus of the book. At generating these health campaigns, these science disinformation campaigns, we should say. This is not to say Pepsi and Dr. Pepper have not been at this game as well, and often through the American Beverage Association. But it is to say that I think Coca-Cola has been the most sophisticated. The most invested in these campaigns. And I would argue the most successful. And so, I really think it's a league apart and that's why I wanted to focus on Coca-Cola. That makes good sense. So, in reading your book, I was struck by the sheer number of ways Coca-Cola protected their business interest at the expense of public health and also the degree to which it was coordinated and calculated. Let's take several examples of such activities and discuss exactly what the company has done. And I'd love your opinion on this. One thing you noted that Coke acted partly through other organizations, one of which you just mentioned, the American Beverage Association. There were others where there was sort of a false sense of scientific credibility. Can you explain more about what Coke did in this area? Yes, and one of the organizations that I think is perhaps the exemplar of this behavior is the International Life Sciences Institute. It's a very successful, very well-funded group that purports to you know, improve the health of people, worldwide. It was founded by a Coca-Cola staffer and has, you know, essentially carried water for Coke for years through a variety of direct and indirect ways. But so front groups, the successful use of front groups: and this is to say groups that don't immediately appear to be associated, say with Coca-Cola. If you hear the International Life Sciences Institute, no one immediately thinks Coca-Cola, except for people who study this a lot. The International Food Information Council, another very closely related front group. This is one of the ways that Coke has done its work is through the use of front groups. And some of them are sort of these more temporary front groups that they'll establish for specific campaigns. For example, to fight soda taxes in specific areas. And they often have very anodyne names, and names again that don't directly link them to Coca-Cola or a beverage, the beverage industry. And the reason that this is so important and the reason this is so effective is journalists know if they were saying, Coca-Cola says soda isn't bad for you, of course that raises red flags. If they say, the International Life Sciences Institute says it's not bad for you, if they say the International Food Information Council says it's not bad for you. The use of front groups has been one of the very effective and persistent, strategies. It almost sounds like the word deception could be written the charter of these organizations, couldn't it? Because it was really meant to disguise Coca-Cola's role in these things from the very get go. That's right. Yes. And the deception runs very deep. One of the things that I happened onto in the course of reporting this book, Sweet and Deadly, is Coca-Cola two different times, organized three-day seminars on obesity in Colorado. These two attendees appeared to be sponsored by a press organization and the University of Colorado. They were funded and structured entirely at the behest of Coca-Cola. And it wasn't until after people had attended these seminars and reported stories based on the findings that they'd learned there. Much, much later did people find out that yes, actually these were Coca-Cola initiatives. So yes, deception, runs deep and it's a huge part of their public relations strategy. It's like reputation laundering, almost. Well, it is, and, you know, I make frequent analogies to the tobacco industry in the book. And I think one of the things that's important to remember when we're looking at tobacco and when we're looking at Coca-Cola, at the soda industry writ large, is that these are industries that are producing products that science now shows unequivocally are unhelpful. Even at moderate levels of consumption. So, in order for the industry to continue selling this product, to continue leading, they really have to fight back. It's imperative. It's a risk to their business model if they don't do something to fight the emerging health science. And so, yes, it's very important to them. You know, it's easy, I guess, to ascribe this kind of behavior to ill meaning people within these organizations. But it's almost written into the DNA of these organizations. I mean, you said they have to do this. So, it's pretty much be expected, isn't. It is. I think young people when they hear something like this, they often shrug and say capitalism. And, yes, there's something to that. But capitalism thrives also in a regulated environment. I think that's maybe a little bit too simplistic. But the aspect of it that does apply here is that Coca-Cola is in the business of selling sugar water. That's what they're there to do. Granted, they've diversified into other products, but they are in the business of selling sugar water. Anything that threatens that business model is a threat to their bottom line. And so, they are going to fight it tooth and nail. So how did Coca-Cola influence big health organizations like the World Health Organization and any equivalent bodies in the US? Well, so a few different ways. One of the ways that Coca-Cola has really extended its influence is again, through the use of the front groups to carry messages such as, you know, a calorie is a calorie. Calories and calories out. That's, that's one of the strategies. Another is by having allies in high places politically. And sometimes these are political appointees that happen to be associated with Coca-Cola. Other times these are politicians who are getting funding from Coca-Cola. But, yes, they have worked hard. I mean, the WHO is an interesting one because the WHO really has been out a little bit ahead of the more national bodies in terms of wanting soda taxes, et cetera. But there's a subtler way too, I think, that it influences any of these political entities and these science groups, is that Coca-Cola it's such an all-American beverage. I don't think we can overstate this. It's almost more American than apple pie. And I think we still have not sort of made that shift to then seeing it as something that's unhealthful. And I do think that that has, sort of, put the brakes slightly on regulatory actions here in the US. Let's talk about the Global Energy Balance Network, because this was an especially pernicious part of the overall Coca-Cola strategy. Would you tell us about that and how particular scientists, people of note in our field, by the way, were being paid large sums of money and then delivering things that supported industries positions. Yes. This was a Coca-Cola initiative. And we have to be clear on this. This was designed and created at the behest of Coca-Cola staffers. This was an initiative that was really an effort to shift the balance to the calories outside of the equation. So energy balance is one of these, sort of, themes that Coca-Cola and other people have, sort of, made great hay with. And this idea would be just calories and calories out. That's all that matters. If you're just balanced there, everything else is to be okay. We can talk about that later. I think most of your listeners probably understand that, you know, a calorie of Coca-Cola is not nutritionally equivalent to a calorie of kale. But that's what the Global Energy Balance Network was really trying to focus on. And yes, luminaries in the field of obesity science, you know, Stephen Blair at the University of South Carolina, Jim Hill, then at the University of Colorado's Anschutz Center, the Global Energy Balance Network funded their labs with more than a million dollars to specifically focus on this issue of energy balance. Now, what was deceptive here, and I think it's really worth noting, is that Coca-Cola developed this project. But once it developed the project and gave the funding, it did not want to be associated with it. It wasn't the Global Energy Balance Network 'brought to you by Coca-Cola.' It appeared to be a freestanding nonprofit. And it looked like it was going to be a very effective strategy for Coca-Cola, but it didn't turn out that way. So, we'll talk about that in a minute. How much impact did this have? Did it matter that Coke gave money to these several scientists you mentioned? Well, I think yes. I think in the broader scheme of things that every increment of scientific funding towards this side matters. You know, people talk about the science of industrial distraction or industrial selection. And, you know, partly this is this idea that even if you're funding legitimate science, right, but it's focused on this ‘calories outside of the equation,' it's sucking up some of the oxygen in the room. Some of the public conversation is going to be shifted from the harmful effects of a product, say Coca-Cola, to the benefits of exercise. And so, yes, I think all of this kind of funding can make a difference. And it influences public opinion. So how close were the relationships between the Coca-Cola executives and the scientist? I mean, did they just write them a check and say, go do your science and we will let you come up with whatever you will, or were they colluding more than that? And they were colluding much more than that. And I've got a shout out here to the Industry Documents Library at the University of California at San Francisco, which is meticulously archived. A lot of the emails that show all of the interrelationships here. Yes, they were not just chatting cordially - scientists to Coca-Cola Corporation. They were mutually developing strategies. They were often ready at a moment's notice to appear at a press conference on Coca-Cola's behalf. So, yes, it was a very direct, very close relationship that certainly now that we see the conversations, it's unseemly at best. How did this all come to light? Because you said these documents are in this archive at UCSF. How did they come to light in the first place and how did shining light on this, you know, sort of pseudo-organization take place? Well, here we have to credit, New York Times reporter, now at the Washington Post, Anahad O'Connor, who did yeoman's work to investigate the Global Energy Balance Network. And it was his original FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests that got a lot of these emails that are now in the industry document library. He requested these documents and then he built his story in large part off of these documents. And it was a front-page New York Times expose and, Coke had a lot of egg on its face. It's then CEO, even apologized, you know, in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal. And you know, the sort of a secondary aspect of this is after this funding was exposed, Coca-Cola was pressured to reveal other health funding that it had been spending money on. And that was, I think over a few years like $133 million. They spread their money around to a lot of different organizations and in some cases the organizations, it was just good will. In other cases, you had organizations that changed their position on key policy initiatives after receiving the funding. But it was a lot of money. So, the Global Energy Balance Network, it is sort of opened a chink in their armor and gave people a view inside the machine. And there's something else that I'd love to mention that I think is really important about the Global Energy Balance Network and about that initiative. As Coca-Cola seems, and this became clear in the reporting of the book over and over again, they seem always to be three moves ahead on the chess board. They're not just putting out a brush fires. They're looking way down the road. How do we head off the challenge that we're facing in public opinion? How do we head off the challenge we're facing in terms of soda science? And in many cases, they've been very, very effective at this. Were Coca-Cola's efforts mainly to influence policies and things in the US or did they have their eyes outside the US as well? I focused the book, the reporting of the book, really on Coca-Cola in the US. And also, and I just want to mention this tangentially, it's also focused not on non-nutritive sweetened beverages, but the sugary beverages. It's pretty tightly focused. But yes, Coca-Cola, through other organizations, particularly the International Life Sciences Institute, has very much tried to influence policy say in China, for example, which is a huge market. So yes, they've exported this very successful PR strategy globally. So, the corporate activities, like the ones you describe in your book, can be pretty clearly damaging to the public's health. What in the heck can be done? I mean, who will the change agents be? And do you think there's any hope of curtailing this kind of dreadful activity? Well, this is something I thought about a lot. One of the themes of the book is that the balance of public opinion has never tipped against Coca-Cola. And we talked about this earlier, that it's still seen as this all American product. And we see with other industries and other products. So, you know, Philip Morris, smoking, Marlboro. Eventually the balance of public opinion tips against them and people accept that they're unhealthful and that they've been misleading the public. The same thing happened for Exxon and climate change, Purdue pharma and Oxycontin. It's a pattern we see over and over again. With Coca-Cola, it hasn't tipped yet. And I think once it does, it will be easier for public health advocates to make their case. In terms of who the change agents might be, here we have a really interesting conversation, right? Because the foremost change agent right now looks like it's RFK Jr. (Robert F. Kennedy), which is pretty remarkable and generates an awful lot of shall we say, cognitive dissonance, right? Because both the spending of SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds for sodas, he's opposed to that. He has just as recently as the week before last called sugar poison. He said sugar is poison. These are the kinds of very direct, very forceful, high level, initiatives that we really haven't seen at a federal level yet. So, it's possible that he will be nudging the balance. And it puts, of course, everybody who's involved, every public health advocate, I think, who is involved with this issue in a slightly uncomfortable or very uncomfortable position. Yes. You know, as I think about the kind of settings where I've worked and this conflict-of-interest problem with scientists taking money and doing things in favor of industry. And I wonder who the change agents are going to be. It's a pretty interesting picture comes with that. Because if you ask scientists whether money taints research, they'll say yes. But if you ask, would it taint your research, they'll say no. Because of course I am so unbiased and I'm so pure that it really wouldn't affect what I do. So, that's how scientists justify it. Some scientists don't take money from industry and there are no problems with conflicts of interest. But the ones who do can pretty easily justify it along with saying things like, well, I can help change the industry from within if I'm in the door, and things like that. The universities can't really police it because universities are getting corporate funding. Maybe not from that particular company, but overall. Their solution to this is the same as the scientific journals, that you just have to disclose. The kind of problem with disclosure as I see it, is that it - sort of editorializing here and you're the guest, so I apologize for intruding on that - but the problem with disclosure is that why do you need to disclose something in the first place because there's something potentially wrong? Well, the solution then isn't disclose it, it's not to do it. And disclosing is like if I come up and kick you in the leg, it's okay if I disclose it? I mean, it's just, there's something sort of perverse about that whole system. Journals there, you know, they want disclosure. The big scientific association, many of them are getting money from industry as well. So, industry has so permeated the system that it's hard to think about who can have any impact. And I think the press, I think it's journalists like you who can make a difference. You know, it wasn't the scientific organizations or anything else that got in the way of the Global Energy Balance Network. It was Anahad O'Connor writing in the New York Times, and all the people who were involved in exposing that. And you with your book. So that's sort of long-winded way of saying thank you. What you've done is really important and there are precious few change agents out there. And so, we have to rely on talented and passionate people like you to get that work done. So, thank you so much for sharing it with us. Let me just end with one final question. Do you see any reason to be optimistic about where this is all going? I do. And I've got to say maybe you're giving scientists a little bit of short shrift here. Because, as the science develops, as it becomes more compelling and a theme of the book is that soda science really, over the past 15, 20 years has become more compelling. More unequivocal. We know the harms and, you know, you can quantify them and identify them more specifically than say, 15 years ago. So, I think that's one thing that can change. And I think slowly you're seeing, greater public awareness. I think the real challenge, in terms of getting the message out about the health risks, is that you really see like a bifurcated consumption of Coca-Cola. There are many people who are not consuming any Coca-Cola. And then you have a lot of people who are consuming, you know, say 20 ounces regularly. So, there is a big question of how you reach this other group of people who are still high consumers of Coca-Cola. And we know and you know this well from your work, that soda labeling is one thing that works and that soda taxes are another. I think those are things to look out for coming down the pike. I mean, obviously other countries are ahead of us in terms of both of these initiatives. One of the things occurred to me as you were speaking earlier, you mentioned that your book was focused on the sugared beverages. Do you think there's a similar story to be told about deception and deceit with respect to the artificial sweeteners? I suspect so, you know. I haven't done the work, but I don't know why there wouldn't be. And I think artificial sweeteners are in the position that sugary beverages were 10 to 15 years ago. There's a lag time in terms of the research. There is increasing research showing the health risks of these beverages. I think people who are public health advocates have been loath to highlight these because they're also a very effective bridge from sugar sweetened beverages to no sugar sweetened beverages. And I think, a lot of people see them as a good strategy. I do think there probably is a story to tell about the risks of non-nutritive sweeteners. So, yes. I can remind our listeners that we've done a series of podcasts, a cluster of them really, on the impact of the artificial sweeteners. And it's pretty scary when you talk to people who really understand how they're metabolized and what effects they have on the brain, the microbiome, and the rest of the body. Bio Murray Carpenter is a journalist and author whose stories have appeared in the New York Times, Wired, National Geographic, NPR, and PRI's The World. He has also written for the Boston Globe, the Christian Science Monitor, and other media outlets. He holds a degree in psychology from the University of Colorado and a Master of Science in environmental studies from the University of Montana, and has worked as a medical lab assistant in Ohio, a cowboy in Colombia, a farmhand in Virginia, and an oil-exploring “juggie” in Wyoming. He lives in Belfast, Maine. He is the author of Caffeinated: How Our Daily Habit Helps, Hurts, and Hooks Us and Sweet and Deadly: How Coca-Cola Spread

Send us a textHave you ever considered how much of your reality is shaped by the stories you've been told? From nursery rhymes to corporate advertising to pandemic protocols, narratives wield extraordinary power over our perceptions, behaviors, and beliefs.The World Cafe Live Show dives deep into the fascinating realm of storytelling and its profound influence on human experience. We explore how "the earth is a narrated entity" where we all see through the lens of our personal biases. Childhood tales like "Old Roger" plant seeds in our developing minds that grow into perceptions about life, death, and the supernatural. Meanwhile, corporations craft compelling narratives—like Coca-Cola's legendary "secret formula"—that we accept without question, allowing these stories to shape our consumer behaviors and emotional associations.Most powerful is the realization that we're not bound by the stories handed to us. When we recognize that societal norms are often just collectively accepted narratives, we gain the freedom to challenge them. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated how quickly new storylines can emerge and dissolve. Similarly, our personal stories—the narratives we carry about who we are and what we're capable of—can be critically examined and rewritten. This act of narrative revolution requires courage, especially when moving against collectively accepted truths, but offers the ultimate path to authentic self-expression.Ready to become the chief storyteller of your own life? Your authentic narrative not only liberates you but can inspire others to rise from limitation. Subscribe to The World Cafe Live Show on YouTube, Spotify, and all major platforms to join our community of storytellers crafting their own powerful narratives.Support the showYou can support this show via the link below;https://www.buzzsprout.com/1718587/supporters/new

Die US-Armee rückte 1945 in deutsches Feindesland vor und brachte statt Hass und Furcht Schokolade, Kaugummi, Coca Cola - und die Grundlagen für einen demokratischen Neuanfang. In Windeseile wurden Amerikaner und Deutsche im beginnenden Kalten Krieg zu engen Verbündeten. Von Florian Kummert

In this latest Brand Growth Heroes podcast episode, we're talking all things gut health, consumer trends, and brand-building at scale with Vince Lawson, CMO of Biotiful Gut Health, the #1 kefir brand in the UK - recently bought by MULLER!Launched initially as Biotiful Kefir, the brand has undergone a bold transformation to become the go-to name in natural gut health, and the results speak for themselves, with nearly £90M in retail sales pre sale to Muller.Biotiful Gut Health, was founded by Natasha Bowes in 2012 with a mission to bring ancient Kefir recipes to the UK market.  The business has grown rapidly over that period and is now the leading UK gut health brand in the diary sector covering a wide range of kefir related products in drinks, yogurts and other sectors, delivering on Natasha's vision of improving the gut health of the UK and the world by using natural ingredients.As CMO, Vince Lawson takes us inside the engine room of Biotiful, from leading product innovation and marketing to building a category-defining brand in one of the most competitive spaces in food and beverage. We unpack how Biotiful stays ahead of the curve with clean protein innovation, food-to-go formats, and ambient gut health boosters—and how a marketing team can become the engine of cross-functional growth.This episode is packed with real insight on how consumer needs, product development, and commercial success intersect in a scaling brand.And... in fact,  our very own podcast sponsor, Joelson, the leading London law firm, was the sole advisor on the successful recent sale of the business to Müller (“Müller”)!  Müller is one of the global leaders in dairy products and has identified functional health as a key driver for growth in the dairy segment of the market in which it is not currently active.The Joelson team, led by Phil Hails-Smith (Partner) with support from Emma Vantine (Associate),  Georgia Edmondson (Solicitor) and Katie Braddell (Solicitor).Natasha Bowes, Founder of Biotiful, commented:“It was such a pleasure working with the team at Joelson on this transaction and over the last few years. A huge thank you to Phil and his fantastic team – they have guided me though every step of this transaction. Their reputation in the consumer space is well deserved and I would highly recommend Joelson to any founders in the consumer space who need legal support on any form of transaction.”Phil Hails-Smith, Partner at Joelson added:“Congratulations to Natasha on this transaction.  We pride ourselves on being the market leading corporate firm for founders. We are so delighted to have worked with a pioneering female founder who has developed an era defining brand and category based on a clear mission and vision to improve the gut health of their consumers.   It's been a privilege to work with Natasha and her team and I'm sure that Biotiful will go from strength to strength with its new owners.”=============================================================A small favour: If this episode inspires you to think about new ways to drive business growth, please hit FOLLOW and even leave a review! This tiny gesture means the world to us and allows us to share these nuggets of insight and value with you more often. 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From contracts, term sheets and regulatory compliance to protecting your brand's intellectual property as you expand, it's essential to get it right.And that starts with the right legal partner.So we're thrilled to introduce Joelson, a leading commercial law firm that specialises in guiding the founders of scaling CPG brands, as Brand Growth Heroes' sponsor.With long-term relationships with clients like Little Moons, Trip, Eat Natural, Bear Graze, and Pulsin, Joelson is also famous for advising the innocent founders in their landmark sale to Coca-Cola! As a female team, we are especially impressed by Joelson's commitment to championing female founders in CPG.Not many law firms are also BCorps, nor do they specialise in helping founders navigate the legal challenges of scaling without stifling the creativity and momentum that got you here in the first place. So thanks, Joelson—we're delighted to have you on board.If you'd like to get in touch to find out more, why don't you drop them a line at hello@joelsonlaw.com!==============================================A tiny favour: If this episode inspires you to think about new ways to drive business growth, please could you click FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE on your favourite podcast app and leave a review?This small gesture from you means the world to us, and allows us to share these nuggets of insight and value with you more often.You won't want to miss the next episode, in which Fiona Fitz talks with another successful founder of a challenger brand who shares more valuable insights into driving growth.Please don't hesitate to join our Brand Growth Heroes community to stay updated with captivating stories and learnings from your beloved brands on their path to success!Follow us on our Brand Growth Heroes socials: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Innovation isn't just new. It's radical — and when we treat it like a minor update or a clever tweak, we undermine its potential. In this episode, Jared Simmons speaks with Stefan F. Dieffenbacher, founder of Digital Leadership AG and author of How to Create Innovation, to challenge the status quo around innovation strategy and execution.With experience leading major transformation projects for companies like Amazon, BMW, and Google, Stefan outlines how most organizations fail by mislabeling incremental improvements as innovation — and by applying the same tools and processes across all types of change. He explains why innovation requires its own distinct mindset, resource model, and methodology, and how most companies neglect the “accelerator” side of innovation, leading to promising ideas being crushed by their own systems.This episode explores topics like the Three Horizons of Growth, how to structure incubators and accelerators, and how applying engineering principles to innovation can drastically reduce the failure rate. Stefan also shares insights from his global community of 60+ contributors, whose work has culminated in the most comprehensive innovation framework currently available.If you're looking to better understand what makes innovation succeed — and why so many companies get it wrong — this conversation offers clear, actionable insights rooted in years of hands-on experience and research.Chapters:00:00 — Introduction to Stefan F. Dieffenbacher01:00 — Innovation, transformation, and radical change02:13 — Why “new to us” is not innovation04:13 — Aligning methods with the type of innovation06:45 — Incubators vs. accelerators09:59 — The danger of putting $1M ideas in $1B portfolios11:28 — When a business is ready to integrate innovation12:29 — What happens when we mislabel change as innovation13:22 — Why most innovations fail — and how to change that16:10 — Innovation as an engineering discipline18:49 — Underinvestment and innovation's ROI potential22:05 — Integration > excellence in individual domains25:14 — Is innovation an industry or a project type?27:04 — Focus innovation where you differentiate29:54 — Why finance probably isn't the place to innovate31:45 — Advice for innovators and free access to toolsResources Mentioned:➤ How to Create Innovation (book + open source toolkit)About the Guest:Stefan F. Dieffenbacher is the founder of Digital Leadership AG and lead author of How to Create Innovation. With more than 20 large-scale innovation and transformation projects under his belt, Stefan helps global organizations mature their innovation capabilities and drive strategic growth. His open-source innovation platform has reached over 100,000 users worldwide.About the Host:Jared Simmons is the Founder and Principal of OUTLAST Consulting, a boutique firm helping organizations unlock innovation through intentional action. With leadership experience at Procter & Gamble, McKinsey & Company, and Coca-Cola, Jared blends corporate strategy with entrepreneurial thinking to help clients innovate on their own terms.

¿Puede una IA hacer tu trabajo mejor que tú?Laia Grassi lo tiene claro: la inteligencia artificial no te va a quitar el trabajo... a menos que tú no hagas nada por adaptarte.En este episodio, hablamos con una de las referentes en IA generativa aplicada a la creatividad. Exdirectora creativa global de IKEA, hoy lidera campañas internacionales para Coca-Cola usando solo IA, criterio… y ningún equipo gigante detrás.Descubre:Qué empleos desaparecerán (y cuáles nacerán)Cómo usar IA sin ser técnicoLas herramientas que realmente funcionanQué es un “agente” y cómo entrenar el tuyoPor qué formarte en IA ya no es opcional

A bikini body is any body in a bikini - And while we all have our hang ups Charleen and Ellie are doing their best to be confident and happy in their bodies this Summer. And after Charleen accidentally sent a loving text to her valet, we hear some of your mishaps - Everything from sending a text slagging the wedding dress to the bride and nudes going to parents! Of course, there's Red Flag Radar and the usual dilemmas on things like Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.com Instagram: @holdmydrinkpodThank you to Coca Cola for sponsoring this episode!

Why do some confident presenters crumble during coffee chats? We unpack the paradox of high-performing speakers with social anxiety and offer practical ways to show up without spiraling. In this episode we cover:The science behind “performance vs. connection” anxietyWhy social stakes feel higher than spotlight momentsHow to manage real-life interactions without shutting downSupport the showJill Griffin, host of The Career Refresh, delivers expert guidance on workplace challenges and career transitions. Jill leverages her experience working for the world's top brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton Hotels, and Martha Stewart to address leadership, burnout, team dynamics, and the 4Ps (perfectionism, people-pleasing, procrastination, and personalities). Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Build a Leadership Identity That Earns Trust and Delivers Results. Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

One of the current trends on TikTok is called the McMigrane Meal. It's spreading the word that people can get relief from migraines and severe headaches. The recommended cure is to drink a regular Coca-Cola with french fries. It may not work for all, but it can't hurt. I suffered from migraine-type headaches for many years. And I swear by a similar 'cure'. My go-to is Coke and Pringles potato chips. I guess I should have posted my version on TikTok. Who knows; it could have gone viral. While these options are exactly alike, they both include two things: sugar and salt... Click Here To Subscribe Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsTuneIniHeartRadioPandoraDeezerBlubrryBullhornCastBoxCastrofyyd.deGaanaiVooxListen NotesmyTuner RadioOvercastOwlTailPlayer.fmPocketCastsPodbayPodbeanPodcast AddictPodcast IndexPodcast RepublicPodchaserPodfanPodtailRadio PublicRadio.comReason.fmRSSRadioVurblWe.foYandex jQuery(document).ready(function($) { 'use strict'; $('#podcast-subscribe-button-13292 .podcast-subscribe-button.modal-683f18e3b75de').on("click", function() { $("#secondline-psb-subs-modal.modal-683f18e3b75de.modal.secondline-modal-683f18e3b75de").modal({ fadeDuration: 250, closeText: '', }); return false; }); });

Mitch Covington has been a driving force behind Monster Energy's rise in action sports, motorsports, and beyond. As VP of Sports Marketing, Mitch has helped shape some of the biggest partnerships in the game. From signing athletes to negotiating major deals, he's played a key role in building Monster's presence across the sports world. In this episode, Mitch shares untold stories—working with Dana White and the UFC, signing Conor McGregor during his early rise, bringing Tiger Woods into the brand, and how Monster became the title sponsor of Supercross. It's raw, real, and packed with sharp business insight and wild behind-the-scenes stories.This is a look behind the curtain at Monster Energy.Gypsy Gang—enjoy this chapter! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and tap the notification bell so you never miss a drop! PRESENTED BY: Monster Energy

A luxury flight packed with Coca-Cola executives turns into a mid-air disaster when nearly 200 people fall violently ill — and it wasn't a virus, or turbulence. It was breakfast. This week, we uncover the true story of the worst food poisoning outbreak in airline history, and how one kitchen mistake nearly caused an aviation catastrophe. It's a chilling look at safety, responsibility, and the science of food… 35,000 feet in the air. Then we play the quiz game with Comedian Jonathan Burns! Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals

June 2nd 2025 Yuriy discusses the highly successful operation by Ukrainian special forces against Russian long-range strategic aircraft and delves into the symbolic significance of these aircraft for Russia, the historical context of their production, and the broader implications on Russian propaganda and the concept of a Soviet restoration. You can email Yuriy, ask him questions or simply send him a message of support: fightingtherussianbeast@gmail.com    You can help Yuriy and his family by donating to his GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-yuriys-family   Yuriy's Podbean Patron sign-up to give once or regularly: https://patron.podbean.com/yuriy   Buy Yuriy a coffee here: https://bmc.link/yuriymat  Subscribe to his substack: https://yuriymatsarsky.substack.com/  ----more---- TRANSCRIPT: (Apple Podcasts & Podbean app users can enjoy accurate closed captions)   It is July 2nd. I understand that you are all aware of a highly successful operation by Ukrainian special forces, which destroyed or damaged dozens of Russian long range strategic aircraft using kamikaze drones. However, I must highlight a critical aspect of this operation. These aircraft are not only tools for killing Ukrainians, but also objects of religious worship for many Russians- a symbol of what they call "state greatness." Russia has no means to replace the destroyed aircraft. They were built 40, 50, or 60 years ago during Soviet times, and the technology to produce them has been lost. These planes represent the pinnacle of Soviet technological thought. After the collapse of USSR, the arms industry began to crumble. Russia lacks modern aircraft and helicopter engines, avionics, and, and proprietary software. Despite having access to modern technologies. We cannot replicate where our designs from the World War II era. Russian propaganda constantly claims: everything will return once the Soviet Union is restored. The planes, thousands of tanks, missiles- everything will be back as soon as the USSR is revived. This is called a cargo cult. The term originated during World War II, when inhabitants of remote Pacific Islands received various useful items from American soldiers stationed there. After the war ended, the islanders suddenly found themselves without canned food, Coca-Cola, or batteries for radios. They believed these things would return if we mimicked the American's actions. So we began building straw airplanes, crafting Jeeps out of mud and marching like soldiers. Russians have way own cargo cult. They believed that everything lost will return once the Soviet Union is restored. For this, they spare neither ours nor themselves. The restoration of the USSR is the kind of Moloch, to which Russians are ready to offer daily sacrifices. Their cargo cult is also a death cult. The destroyed aircraft are not only weapons eliminated, but also were humiliated idols of this bloody cult.

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Navigating the Modern Marketing Landscape with Rocket Fuel Labs' Amanda PattersonIn this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge speaks with Amanda Patterson, the founder and CEO of Rocket Fuel Labs. With a background as a seasoned marketing executive and a passion for music, Amanda shares actionable insights on fractional CMOs, AI-powered marketing, and how to scale growth-stage companies with strategy and creativity.From crafting brand narratives to embracing AI responsibly, Amanda reveals how early-stage companies can compete in a saturated marketplace—without sacrificing authenticity.The Strategic Power of Fractional CMOsAmanda launched Rocket Fuel Labs during the early days of COVID-19, initially supporting a portfolio of high-growth startups. Today, her firm delivers fractional CMO services that provide businesses with executive-level marketing leadership—without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire.She explains how many startups—particularly pre-Series A or B—don't yet need a full CMO but do need clear go-to-market strategies. Amanda's team fills that gap by conducting in-depth audits, crafting tailored roadmaps, and helping founders hit revenue goals faster. Unlike traditional agencies, Rocket Fuel Labs begins with business discovery, not a plug-and-play template.Josh and Amanda also explore the value of treating marketing like an investment—not a one-size-fits-all expense. From SEO to paid ads, Amanda emphasizes that strategy must lead execution.AI in Marketing: Enhance, Don't ReplaceAmanda has a clear stance on AI: it should augment creativity, not replace it. She regularly uses tools like ChatGPT to brainstorm headlines, summarize client calls, and accelerate workflows. But she cautions against relying too heavily on AI-generated content.She recalls the recent backlash around Coca-Cola's fully AI-created ad—a campaign that lacked the emotional nuance only human creatives can deliver. Her advice? Keep the human in the loop. Use AI to amplify your ideas, not automate your brand voice away.Amanda also touches on how AI is reshaping search behavior. With tools like Google's AI overviews impacting traditional SEO strategies, marketers must now prioritize intent-driven, bottom-funnel content. She encourages listeners to focus on quality, contextually relevant content rather than chasing rankings through volume alone.Music, Marketing, and Building Something MeaningfulOutside the boardroom, Amanda is a musician who performs alongside her teenage daughter in the live music capital of the world—Austin, Texas. Her artistic background influences her marketing work in a powerful way. Whether she's writing music or designing growth campaigns, she brings the same emphasis on storytelling, collaboration, and creativity.Amanda believes the best marketing combines data with soul. Her approach weaves analytical precision with emotional resonance—helping brands not only scale but connect.About Amanda PattersonAmanda Patterson is the founder and CEO of Rocket Fuel Labs. With over 15 years of experience leading growth for startups and publicly traded companies, Amanda has built a reputation for driving revenue through sharp strategy and storytelling. Her background includes serving as CMO, helping companies scale from zero to IPO, and working closely with top investors and founders. When she's not scaling businesses, Amanda performs music locally with her daughter in Austin, Texas.About Rocket Fuel LabsRocket Fuel Labs is a fractional CMO firm that provides strategic marketing leadership and...

We recap the Coca-Cola 600 from Charlotte Motor Speedway where Ross Chastain leads just 8 laps to smash a watermelon! Buescher gets his penalty sliced in half, Larson has dismal day, wrecks out of the Indy 500 and Coke 600, Fantasy NASCAR Picks from Rowdy Dragon and a Nashville Superspeedway preview. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.

In this insightful episode of Money Talk With Tiff, Tiffany Grant sits down with attorney Darlene Harris to break down exactly how protecting your brand isn't just about legal safety—it's a key step toward building lasting wealth. Darlene explains the importance of trademarks, copyrights, contracts, and other brand protections for entrepreneurs, creatives, and anyone looking to secure the future of their business or intellectual property.Full episode show notes: https://moneytalkwitht.com/podcast-show-notes/unlocking-the-power-of-trademarks-copyrights-and-patents-for-entrepreneurs/Key Topics CoveredWhat is Brand Protection?Darlene clarifies common misconceptions about LLCs, trademarks, and what actually secures your brand. She stresses that forming an LLC doesn't mean you own your brand name; trademarks do.Wealth-Building with Intellectual PropertyLearn how intellectual property like trademarks and copyrights can directly impact your ability to grow, protect, and even monetize your brand. Darlene shares examples—from Nike to Coca-Cola—of how brand recognition boosts value and financial leverage.Real-World Scenarios and GuidanceWhat do you do if someone else holds or uses your business name? Darlene discusses your options, from coexistence agreements to rebranding, and why protecting yourself early is always cheaper than fixing problems later.Turning Trademarks and Copyrights Into CashDiscover practical ways to monetize your intellectual property, such as licensing, franchising, and even using your trademark as collateral for business loans. Darlene also explains how brand recognition and revenue can increase the value of your trademark or copyright.Preparing for the FutureTiffany opens up about her own journey transitioning her brand for potential sale or licensing—emphasizing the importance of making the brand an asset separate from her personal identity.Legal Strategies for EntrepreneursThe episode wraps with actionable advice for protecting your brand, building wealth, and leaving a business legacy.Connect with Darlene HarrisInstagram & TikTok: @AttorneyDarleneHarrisLinkedIn: Darlene Harris, EsqWebsite: PowerInProtection.comMention the Money Talk With Tiff podcast for a special consultation perk!Connect with Tiffany on all social platforms: @MoneyTalkWithTListen to past episodes: moneytalkwitht.com

Sam Hunt Racing Crew Chief Kris Bowen joins Davey Segal (7:05) to discuss building up their current Xfinity Series outfit and how things are going working with Dean Thompson full-time. Bowen explains how and where the recent strides and speed has come from on the No. 26 team, his relationship with Thompson, why having kids of his own helps him work with drivers, how having a racing background himself has made the transition to crew chief a rather smooth one and the decision making process behind hanging up the steering wheel for good. Bowen also dives into his relationship with owner Sam Hunt, why it works despite Hunt being a decade younger than him, the satisfaction he gets from building something from the ground up, why he has no plans or desires to go anywhere else in NASCAR, his dedication to fitness (5 am crossfit workouts for 15 years!), his unhealthy gummy bear obsession to relieve stress atop the pit box, realistic expectations for the rest of the season and more. Davey also recaps the Coca-Cola 600, Ross Chastain's improbable march to victory, explains why the Prime Video broadcast was so good, looks ahead to Nashville and Papa Segal pays homage to Humpy Wheeler.

Corey & Skip welcome Ross Chastain to the show to discuss his win at Charlotte in the Coca-Cola 600. First, the guys recap Amazon Prime's NASCAR Cup Series debut and the new 'Earnhardt' docuseries. Plus, a sneak peak at Joey Logano in studio. Subscribe to the podcast feed and stay tuned for the full interview. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why does the Ascension of Jesus—one of the great feasts of the Church—end up celebrated on a Sunday in most dioceses, while others keep it on Thursday? And what does that tell us about our faith, traditions, and the challenges of Holy Days of Obligation? Father Dave and Deacon Bob unpack the significance of the Ascension within the Paschal Mystery, showing why it's more than just a “tag-on” after Easter, but a powerful reminder of Christ's victory and our shared destiny in Him. But as usual, sports, movies, and mild chaos before the theology kicks in. Join them as they recap the NBA and NHL playoffs, share stories from the Indy 500, Monaco Grand Prix, and Coca-Cola 600, and offer a review of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning (complete with seat mix-ups and a D-Box adventure). They also chat about Father Dave's solo Thai food outing, pay tribute to the late George Wendt—aka Norm from Cheers—and reflect on how these everyday moments can point us toward joy, gratitude, and community. The episode wraps with humor, brotherhood, and a reminder that no matter where you are—whether at a car race, a movie theater, or Mass on Sunday—our true hope is in Jesus Christ. And yes, the Topps Pope Leo XIV baseball card is still on their wish list. Highlighted Sections (00:00) Playoff Plot Twists, Fast Cars, and Father Dave's Almost-Trip to the Indy 500 Father Dave and Deacon Bob kick off the episode with a rundown of the latest sports headlines, including the Pacers and Knicks battling in the NBA playoffs, and the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers making waves in the NHL. They also discuss the excitement surrounding the Indy 500, the Monaco Grand Prix, and the Coca-Cola 600. (12:07) Movie Review: Mission Impossible + Solo Movie Etiquette Father Dave recounts his solo movie theater adventure to see Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning, complete with a funny seating mishap and his first-ever D-Box chair experience. They reflect on the perks (and occasional awkwardness) of going to the movies alone, and whether movie theaters are best for deep conversations or just a chance to unwind. (20:03) Thai Food, Pity Tips, and Remembering Norm The conversation shifts to Father Dave's recent solo Thai food experience—one of the best meals he's ever had, which he may or may not have posted about on Instagram—and a reflection on how dining alone can be a quiet joy. They also pay tribute to the late George Wendt (Norm from Cheers)and share laughs about a show that captured the essence of community in the most unexpected places. (26:13) Relics on Display and Catholic Curiosities The hosts dive into the story of St. Teresa of Avila's relics being publicly displayed, exploring the beauty, reverence, and quirkiness of Catholic traditions. They discuss how relics inspire faith, connect us to the saints, and remind us that the Church is both ancient and alive. (28:41) Thursday or Sunday? The Ascension's Place in the Paschal Mystery Father Dave and Deacon Bob unpack why the Ascension is a crucial part of the Paschal Mystery, how it's celebrated differently across dioceses, and why it's much more than just a calendar quirk. They encourage listeners to see these Holy Days as not just “rules to follow” but as moments to pause, celebrate, and remember the story of salvation. (37:45) Closing Blessings, Pentecost Prep, and Hope in the Everyday The episode wraps with reflections on Pentecost, Holy Days of Obligation, and staying grounded in faith—whether you're at a playoff game, a movie theater, or wrangling kids at home. Father Dave offers a prayer for graduates, families, and the entire They That Hope community, with a reminder that hope is our anchor—on Thursdays, Sundays, or any day in between. Resources Mentioned Steubenville Conferences – SteubenvilleConferences.com Discipleship Quads – dquads.com Topps Pope Leo XIV Baseball Card

OLIPOP's surging popularity has taken the $60 billion soda industry by storm. As Gen Z and millennials ditch sugary sodas, OLIPOP is leading the pre-biotic beverage trend, sparking the likes of Coca Cola and PepsiCo to enter the fray. OLIPOP's co-founder, CEO and formulator, Ben Goodwin, joins Rapid Response to share how the brand is navigating the turbulence of rapid growth and rising competition, what leadership lessons he's had to embrace along the way, and whether healthy soda is actually healthy or just a TikTok-fueled fad.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Laundry Bear” airs dirty cyber linen in the Netherlands. AI coding agents are tricked by malicious prompts in a Github MCP vulnerability.Tenable patches critical flaws in Network Monitor on Windows. MathWorks confirms ransomware behind MATLAB outage. Feds audit NVD over vulnerability backlog. FBI warns law firms of evolving Silent Ransom Group tactics. Chinese hackers exploit Cityworks flaw to breach US municipal networks. Everest Ransomware Group leaks Coca-Cola employee data. Nova Scotia Power hit by ransomware.  On today's Threat Vector, ⁠David Moulton⁠ speaks with ⁠his Palo Alto Networks colleagues Tanya Shastri⁠ and ⁠Navneet Singh about a strategy for secure AI by design.  CIA's secret spy site was… a Star Wars fan page? Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. Threat Vector In this segment of Threat Vector, host ⁠David Moulton⁠ speaks with ⁠Tanya Shastri⁠, SVP of Product Management, and ⁠Navneet Singh⁠, VP of Marketing - Network Security, at Palo Alto Networks. They explore what it means to adopt a secure AI by design strategy, giving employees the freedom to innovate with generative AI while maintaining control and reducing risk. You can hear their full discussion on Threat Vector ⁠here⁠ and catch new episodes every Thursday on your favorite podcast app. Selected Reading Dutch intelligence unmasks previously unknown Russian hacking group 'Laundry Bear' (The Record) GitHub MCP Server Vulnerability Let Attackers Access Private Repositories (Cybersecurity News) Tenable Network Monitor Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Escalate Privileges (Cybersecurity News) Ransomware attack on MATLAB dev MathWorks – licensing center still locked down (The Register) US Government Launches Audit of NIST's National Vulnerability Database (Infosecurity Magazine) Law Firms Warned of Silent Ransom Group Attacks  (SecurityWeek) Chinese Hackers Exploit Cityworks Flaw to Target US Local Governments (Infosecurity Magazine) Everest Ransomware Leaks Coca-Cola Employee Data Online (Hackread) Nova Scotia Power Suffers Ransomware Attack; 280,000 Customers' Data Compromised (GB Hackers) The CIA Secretly Ran a Star Wars Fan Site (404 Media) Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the 109th Indianapolis 500 as Alex Palou finally wins his maiden Indy 500 and continuing his dominant streak on the season. They also talk about who else stood out as winners and losers during the race. They later talk about Robert Shwartzman earning rookie of the year. In the second segment of the show, they talk about the Andretti and Prema cars failing post-race inspection. They also talk about how legitimate Conor Daly was before his penalty and how impressive Ross Chastain and Trackhouse was when they won the Coca-Cola 600. Then to wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin talks about the upcoming schedule for the race this weekend at Detroit In the second hour of the show, they talk about how Penske handled the race following the firings after the attenuator scandal. They also talk about how beneficial the hybrid was during the 500. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about why laps started counting when Scott McLaughlin crashed and if this will be anyone’s last Indy 500. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off a grueling night at the Coca-Cola 600, Denny Hamlin and co-host Jared Allen are back in the studio to break it all down — from fuel strategy failures and surprise surges to why fans keep pointing fingers at Denny. Plus, they touch on chaos at the Indy 500, big wins off the track, and more:2:30 — Justin Allgaier not listening to his crew chief7:30 — Why drivers couldn't hold the lead17:10 — Why Ross Chastain was able to catch William Byron22:25 — The physical toll the 600 took on Denny26:44 — Why Denny didn't have enough fuel37:22 — Trackhouse and Chastain finally had speed45:45 — Smoke Bois got a Hoop Group Championship49:30 — Chaos in the Indy 50056:30 — Why do fans think Denny is to blame for Byron not winning Dirty Mo Media is launching a new e-commerce merch line! They've got some awesome Actions Detrimental merch on the site. Visit shop.dirtymomedia.com to check out all the new stuff.For more Actions Detrimental content: https://www.youtube.com/@ActionsDetrimental FanDuel Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts, or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York.

On today's episode, Kyle Grieve chats about one of the most iconic businesses in history—Coca-Cola—and explores its enduring competitive advantages, its remarkable turnaround under CEO Roberto Goizueta, and what Warren Buffett saw that made it one of Berkshire Hathaway's most legendary investments. Kyle unpacks why Coke's brand power, global distribution, and intelligent capital allocation have helped it dominate for over a century and why understanding this story can help you spot other life-changing investments. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:03 - What gives Coca-Cola four enduring edges over competitors worldwide. 08:04 - A brief overview of Coca-Cola's two primary business segments. 09:38 - Why Goizueta's personality reshaped Coca-Cola's future in unexpected ways. 11:14 - What makes Coca-Cola's brand unforgettable across cultures and decades. 25:16 - The unique metric Goizueta used to unlock hidden value. 27:12 - What Warren Buffett saw before betting big on Coca-Cola. 39:40 - A mental model experiment Munger used to gauge Coke's potential. 48:48 - How inversion revealed Coca-Cola's moat through Charlie Munger's lens. 50:03 - The real story behind Coca-Cola's infamous recipe change. 55:43 - Why Coke's scale and network keep competition permanently outmatched. And so much more! Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join Clay and a select group of passionate value investors for a retreat in Big Sky, Montana. Learn more ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join the exclusive ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TIP Mastermind Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Buy I'd Like the World to Buy a Coke here. Buy The Warren Buffett Way here. Read Charlie Munger's $2 trillion Coke hypothesis here Follow Kyle on ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium Feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Intrinsic Value Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We Study Billionaires Starter Packs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow our official social media accounts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TIP Finance Tool⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Enjoy exclusive perks from our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠favorite Apps and Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠best business podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠SimpleMining⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Hardblock⁠⁠ ⁠⁠AnchorWatch⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Fundrise⁠⁠ ⁠⁠DeleteMe⁠⁠ ⁠⁠CFI Education⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Vanta⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Bitcoin Way⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Onramp⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Indeed⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Shopify⁠⁠ HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rating and review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://premium.theinvestorspodcast.com/ Support our show by becoming a premium member! ⁠⁠⁠https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Steven Rinella talks with Chase Elliott, Seth Morris, Jordan Moss, Corinne Schneider, and Phil Taylor. Topics discussed: Being a good driver; speeding tickets; fly fishing in Montana for the first time; watch Chase in NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 race; what it takes to be a good NASCAR driver; not actually having a death wish; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.