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The CEO of Cracker Barrel lost her job this week, and the tell was sitting in an interview she gave months earlier. A year after the logo backlash — the one that generated a wall of press, then a second spike now, bookending the whole affair in Muck Rack's data — Julie Fels Masino is out. She did not need to be. Almost everything she decided was right.That is what makes this one worth your time. This is not a story about a dumb company doing a dumb thing. Cracker Barrel was right about the numbers, right about the strategy, right that something had to change. The industry buckets them next to Denny's. Their average check is $15 against an industry closer to $27. Fifty people work the back of house to put that much food on a table. The business case was real. They walked off a cliff anyway, because they missed the one thing a spreadsheet cannot show you.Two interviews tell the story. Eight months ago, Julie sat down with Glenn Beck — beside the senior vice president of store operations, in a bone-colored blouse, eating on camera, while Beck got up for coffee mid-answer. It was there that she did her best work: running her hand around the smooth corner of a remodeled table and explaining that customers told them the hard corners hurt. A regular who brings a stadium cushion to dinner because the chairs are uncomfortable. A Bible study group that meets in the booths. That is a customer describing their own pain, unprompted, on camera, for free.Then Good Morning America, where Michael Strahan lobbed her a softball and she reached for a memorized line instead. The $700 million rebrand had gone after the logo — the thing that was not broken — and the interview never once went near the chairs.Chapters:0:00 — The Most Expensive Words in Crisis Communication0:18 — The Backlash, One Year On1:53 — "There Is a Lot to Be Optimistic About"2:19 — Right About Almost Everything4:02 — The CEO Is a Comms Major (and Was Probably Overruled)7:32 — The Glenn Beck Interview: The Hard Nos9:01 — Never Let Your CEO Eat on Camera10:14 — "Velcro Balls Against the Wall to See What Would Stick"10:59 — Denny's, the $15 Check, and Fifty People in the Back13:10 — The Booth Demo That Actually Worked13:20 — The Customer Who Brings His Own Stadium Cushion14:22 — The Corner of the Table14:52 — A $700 Million Rebrand of the Thing That Was Not Broken15:57 — GMA: The Archetype of the Softball Interview16:39 — "The Feedback's Been Overwhelmingly Positive"17:54 — "I'll Give You Another Sound Bite"18:58 — The Statement Cracker Barrel Never Made20:02 — The Remodel Question, and Why It Is a Bad Data Point20:43 — The Values Blind Spot21:57 — Taking the Bait22:23 — Where Molly Lands on Julie23:07 — It Was Never About the Logo

Recorded at the Battle of Ideas festival 2025 on Sunday 19 October at Church House, Westminster. ORIGINAL INTRODUCTION Marketing with purpose, rather than solely for profit, hit the mainstream 20 years ago with the launch by Unilever of the ‘Campaign for Real Beauty' for Dove. This was a well-meaning attempt to link selling soap with a broader social theme: female body positivity. With the rise of CSR (corporate social responsibility) and EDI in business, more brands dived into so-called ‘purpose-led' marketing in their communications, advertising and logo design. The rush was on, not just to flog stuff to consumers, but also to take a stance on social issues and portray the brand as an actor on the societal stage. It didn't always go to plan. People have an affection and loyalty for their favourite brands. So, for some marketing directors' moves to align the car, beer or food they sell with the social cause du jour, there is a backlash waiting to happen. A quiet but loyal user base who were happy with the brand's previous non-politicised approach may object to a new direction and make their feelings known – with social media pile-ons and boycotts, sometimes to devastating effect. The solution is for the brand to only make moves that are well-researched, authentic and heartfelt, where the external marketing supports the reality of the product and realistic consumer tolerance. It's the quick-win superficial attempts to get down with the kids (for example, Bud Light beer's financially disastrous ‘partnership' with a transgender influencer in 2023) that can turn to a quick loss. And even removing a familiar symbol can be as infuriating to the base as creating a diverse new campaign. The Cracker Barrel restaurant chain in the US found this recently when they announced the removal of the (apparently) much-loved ‘Uncle Herschel' character from their logo and tried to go all plain and bland. And when Donald Trump weighed in, sensing an attack on the traditional values of his MAGA base, the company was caught in the headlights. This session will ask if we are past ‘peak purpose'. Should brands with big marketing, advertising and design budgets persist in using their leverage to become political or social evangelists and risk the backlash from those who disagree… or just dodge the issue and stick to selling stuff? What is the purpose of ‘marketing with purpose'? SPEAKERS Suzanne Evans director, Political Insight Martin Loat communications expert, business mentor, social campaigner Kevin McCullagh founder, Plan; innovation strategist and writer CHAIR Dr Michael Owens urban planning researcher and lecturer; author, Play the Game

Story of the Week (DR):Cracker Barrel CEO is out after MAGA backlash to "Uncle Herschel" logo change MMBefore Julie Masino was brought in, Cracker Barrel was facing a slow-moving existential crisis:Their primary core customer base (older generations and rural highway travelers) was naturally shrinking, and younger diners were simply not replacing them.Kitchen tech, supply chains, and digital ordering lag behind competitors like Texas Roadhouse or Olive Garden.Some great fake populism from Fox: Cracker Barrel to pay for outgoing CEO's security, $4.6M severance after failed rebrandCracker Barrel names David Deno CEOBurger KingYum! Brands and Pizza Hut for 15 years, including serving as CFO and COO.Quiznos CEO.Best Buy: Served as President of Asia and CFO for Best Buy's International DivisionBloomin' Brands for 12 years: CEO, CFO and Chief Administrative OfficerOutback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, and Bonefish GrillBoard MembershipsCracker Barrel Old Country Store (2016-)Panera Brands (2024-): Audit Committee ChairKrispy Kreme (2016-)Bloomin' Brands (2019–2024)Peet's Coffee (2006-2012)Macalester College: Former Chair of the Board of Trustees (1998-2022).From Cracker Barrel to Boeing, Companies Are Turning to Retired CEOsThese retired CEOs are being hired to be "fixers." They are brought in to cut costs, repair supply chains, restore investor confidence, and act as a stabilizing force rather than reinventing the brand.Exxon and Chevron profits surge on rising oil prices due to Iran warChevron posted its highest profit in six years as the Iran war boosted oil pricesBig Oil Is Getting Sued for Heat Deaths. It's Fighting Back With an Army of Immunity LawsMore than a decade after investigations found that Exxon Mobil had known about the dangers of global warming since the 1970s but publicly downplayed the threat, lawsuits against oil companies have proliferated. There are nearly 40 of these cases pending across the countryIn the meantime, the industry has been mobilizing a counterattack against the lawsuits with the help of the Trump administration and Republican politicians.Republicans are trying to pass laws to grant oil majors immunity to these kinds of lawsuits, with success in several states so far.Utah, Iowa, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Louisiana have recently signed laws shielding fossil fuel companies from lawsuits related to greenhouse gas emissionsOil executives have also gotten help from the federal government, following an executive order from President Donald Trump last year directing the attorney general to prioritize blocking climate lawsuits by states.This May, the Justice Department responded to Minnesota's climate lawsuit against Big Oil with a lawsuit of its own, just as the state's case was moving into the discovery phase. It said Minnesota was undermining “American energy dominance” and attempting to regulate greenhouse gases, which should fall under the purview of federal law—echoing the oil industry's well-known argument.Elon Musk Is Quietly Turning to This Fossil Fuel to Power His AI AmbitionsSam Altman Announces That the Singularity Has Arrived: a hypothetical future point in time when technological growth becomes autonomous, uncontrollable, and irreversible, fundamentally transforming human civilization“We are now, like, in the singularity ... Now we're actually in the moment that we used to talk about at the lunch table in a very not-serious way ...I've been waiting for this my whole life, and I think it's going to be incredible, hugely positive, awesome for the world.”Sam Altman says one of his biggest fears is that a small number of companies will control AI: 'That'd be very, very bad'Sam Altman says the Hugging Face hack is a reminder that an AI power monopoly could lead to 'long-term disaster'OpenAI says its rogue AI tried to hack other companiesMark Zuckerberg is urging the U.S. to accelerate AI development, not restrict it'No Way to Stop It': Elon Musk Warns Humans Will Lose Control of AI and Face Extinction by 2036Microsoft CEO Warns That Companies Embracing AI Could Drive Themselves Out of BusinessAI hackers are getting faster. The government may not be readyAnthropic says its Claude models 'gained unauthorized access' to other organizations' systemsAnthropic says its models went rogue and hacked 3 companies during testing'It Will Happen Frequently': Musk Warns of Rogue AI Threat After Anthropic Breached Three FirmsElon Musk Commits Up to $120M to Republican Midterms: Sets Feud With Trump Aside for Major Election PushGoodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Gen Z women are having an entrepreneurship boomOf all women who started businesses in 2025, 47% of Gen Z women did so, compared with 38% the previous year. Gen Xers followed close behind at 46%. Then came millennials at 43% and baby boomers at just 23%.Overall, in 2025, 69% of new Black-owned businesses were started by women. The survey also found that women business owners are less likely than their male counterparts to depend on AIMM: Delaware judge rules public benefit corporations exempt from maximizing value in sale DRFiduciary duty is different - OpenAI, AnthropicAssholiest of the Week (MM):Fake man apologies MM‘I'm sorry ... but': Apologetic Alan Joyce tells his side of the Qantas storyJoyce has expressed some regret“So with the information we had at the time, I still don't think there was any other decision you could make,”“Hindsight is a great thing.”“I'm actually very, very proud of the fact that I'm not sitting here and apologising for Qantas going bankrupt, [something] that many airlines around the world did,”Australian Competition and Consumer Commission fined Qantas $120 million for selling tickets for 8000 already cancelled flights“I apologise for the angst that was generated [for] the customers on it, but the reality was we had 22 million bookings in the system [and] the system wasn't designed to do an automatic refund,”“Stop us!”More than 1,200 AI workers across Anthropic, DeepMind, OpenAI, and Meta are asking for Washington's help building an AI slowdown plan‘No Way to Stop It': Elon Musk Warns Humans Will Lose Control of AI and Face Extinction by 2036Elon Musk's new 5-year warning to Americans: AI will beat human brains by 2032 (then go wild). Get rich or get crushed?Sam Altman says the Hugging Face hack is a reminder that an AI power monopoly could lead to 'long-term disaster'It Will Happen Frequently': Musk Warns of Rogue AI Threat After Anthropic Breached Three FirmsBut also, DON'T stop us, obviously…Palantir CEO warns US against Europe's AI regulation path, urges Trump admin to not ban open modelsElon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over law to ban 'nudify' appsMark Zuckerberg is urging the U.S. to accelerate AI development, not restrict itElon Musk Commits Up to $120M to Republican Midterms: Sets Feud With Trump Aside for Major Election PushIgnoring boardsHims & Hers mission:“Hims & Hers is the leading health and wellness platform on a mission to help the world feel great through the power of better health. We believe how you feel in your body and mind transforms how you show up in life. That's why we're building a future where nothing stands in the way of harnessing this power. Hims & Hers normalizes health & wellness challenges—and innovates on their solutions—to make feeling happy and healthy easy to achieve. No two people are the same, so the Company provides access to personalized care designed for results.”Hims & Hers board:CEO: Andrew Dudum, tech VC bro investor “serial entrepreneur” with deep health experience from Bungalow (airBnB knockoff in the UK), Homebound (a “homebuilding platform”), TalkIQ (an AI startup, duh), and Terminal (something about scaling engineering?)TWO directors from DoorDash (Kofi Amoo-Gottfried from Marketing, previously of Facebook, and Christopher Payne the COO, previously of eBay, MSFT, and Amazon)TWO pharma execs (one lawyer, Deb Autor, one with an econ degree, Kare Schultz)One guy from Netflix (David Wells) and one lady from Urban Outfitters (marketing/brand, Andrea Perez) and one pure law firm lawyer (Anja Manuel)ONE DOCTOR EXCLUSIVE: US FTC sues Hims & Hers for sending user health info to Meta, SnapUsers' sensitive health information was shared with online advertising companies including Meta ​Platforms and Snap despite the company leading customers to believe their ​data was private, the FTC alleged in the lawsuit filed along with Los ⁠Angeles County and Utah.Hims & Hers also started charging users for prescriptions before ​they have ⁠had a chance to meet with healthcare providers, the FTC alleged. Most customers do not receive a consultation with a provider, and instead are charged for ⁠prescriptions ​soon after filling out an intake form, ​according to the agency.Headliniest of the WeekDR: CEO apologizes for offering interviews to people who got tattoos of his AI company logoSan Francisco tech CEO Jordan Zietz, co-founder of an early stage AI startup called LemonLime. Stanford grad.“LemonLime learns your business and then automates your team's busywork in a single click, no coding or manual setup required.”Former Qantas CEO reflects on tenure, issues apology to passengers over post COVID chaos AND ‘I'm sorry ... but': Apologetic Alan Joyce tells his side of the Qantas storyMM: Amazon received $600 million in tariff refunds and will pass some back to customersMM: Trump Staff Cuts Blamed After Watermarked OpenAI Map Mislabels Africa at AIDS ConferenceIt's the fact that we have less staff that meant we couldn't bother to figure out which country was whichWho Won the Week?DR: Kohls: For getting some much-needed female influence on board: Kohl's Appoints Wendy Arlin as Chair of the BoardCurrently only 2: Robbin Mitchell (7%) and Wendy Arlin (1%)John Schlifske (27%) stepping downMM: The phrase “not due to any disagreement with the Company”Anne Sweeney Resigns From Netflix BoardOn July 26, 2026, Anne Sweeney notified Netflix, Inc. (the “Company”) that she was resigning from the Board of Directors of the Company effective as of that date. Ms. Sweeney's resignation is not due to any disagreement with the Company1,660 8-Ks in the last 5 years have the exact phrase “not due to any disagreement with the Company”So we're saying that 1,660 c-suite and board members resigned in 5 years - more than 300 per year - and NONE were due to a disagreement with the companies? That's only THAT phrase - no other details are given for most of them except occasionally:To pursue another jobPersonal reasonsFor scale, in the last 5 years, the term “was due to a disagreement with the Company” appears… 5 timesPredictionsDR: Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson apologizes that it took former CEO Alan Joyce to apologize for something she already apologized for despite not being CEO when any of it happenedMM: Damion resigns from Free Float due to a disagreement with the zero dollars he gets paid, but Free Float puts out a statement saying it's “not due to any salary reason related to the company”

This week on Mel & Floyd: Mel and Floyd are both on assignment this week, so SmartyPants gets an assist from Luthor and Saga; The latest on WIlly Street; Friendship bracelets at Camp David; In Wisconsin it's illegal to bet on an election IF you vote; And other random topics; Notice something missing?  For the complete Mel and Floyd Experience, buy the CD “The Very Best of James Brown” and play it on your Hi-Fi while listening to this podcast!  Or listen live at 89.9 FM or wortfm.org/listen-live/ every Friday from 1 to 2 PM Central Time. Photo courtesy Tolga Ahmetler on Unsplash Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post Caught in Cracker Barrel Purgatory appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, disgraced deep state operator, took the stand yesterday to be grilled by Senator Rand Paul and the Republicans on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Thankfully, someone tried to even the score. The Democrats on the committee used their time to glaze Fauci, and the rest of the Fauci fan club came out of the woodwork to sing his praises. Let's take a walk down memory lane. A school in upstate New York attempted to hire a robot as a teacher's assistant. The robot was fired, and you might be surprised why. The CEO who oversaw the disastrous Cracker Barrel rebrand has been canned. She's not the only DEI hire getting laid off. DEI is dead. We'll show you the body. GUEST: Josh Firestine | Pastor James Manning Link to today's sources: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/sources-july-30-2026 Do not wait for another IRS letter or a frozen bank account. Call (866) 686-1417 or visit https://tnusa.com/CROWDER Foundation Daily is made up of premium ingredients to reduce inflammation and stress and promote clean energy and mental clarity. Subscribe now and receive 40% off for life. https://foundationdaily.com/ Share clips from the show! Where to get clips: Telegram: http://t.me/LWCClips Discord: https://discord.gg/nfRAZxEbAV Join Rumble Premium to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/Premium Want to be informed? Check out the 3-in-3 podcast. Here's the best path to victory on the most debated topics: https://threekeyfacts.com/ Get your favorite LWC gear: https://crowdershop.com/ Bite-Sized Content: https://rumble.com/c/CrowderBits Subscribe to my podcast: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/podcast FOLLOW ME: Website: https://louderwithcrowder.com/ X: https://x.com/scrowder Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/louderwithcrowder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevencrowderofficial Music by @Pogo

Tampa Bay Business Journal Editor-at-Large Ashley Kritzer joins Ryan to discuss new reporting on the concern among local officials over how the passage of the property tax amendment could impact a Rays ballpark deal. Plus, they discuss Midtown Plant City and Cracker Barrel's familiar new CEO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Paddle Battle West Coast Pilsner from Nickel Brook Brewing Company in Burlington, ON. She reviews her weekend in Niagara Falls, walleye fishing with her friend Terri Clark and riding the Hornblower boat into the Falls prior to her show at Fallsview Casino.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.”   TASTING MENU (1:16): Kathleen samples Lay's World Cup Limited Edition Bacon Poutine chips, Kozlik's Old Smokey Canadian Mustard, and Hostess Original Hickory Sticks.   QUEEN NEWS (22:05): Kathleen shares that Stevie Nicks posed for a picture with Tom Brady last week at Fanatics Fest.    HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (30:06): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.   UPDATES (23:18): Kathleen reports that Savannah Guthrie has released another plea video to Nancy Guthrie's kidnappers, Cracker Barrel's CEO has finally resigned, Japan's Punch the Monkey celebrated his first birthday, and incoming British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has a tough decision to make that could impact the Chief Mouser.   WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (33:34): Kathleen recommends watching “Take A Chance” the ABBA documentary on Prime Video, “Michael” on Prime Video, and “JANET JACKSON” on Prime Video.    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (50:26): Kathleen reports on the discovery of an endangered Himalayan musk deer in West Bengal.    NEWS (52:34): Kathleen reports that ASU is now offering a content creation major, Lululemon has been dethroned by Alo as the top selling athletic brand, Elton John has signed a hologram performance deal, a supermarket in Finland has introduced a matchmaking program for shoppers, Anthony Hopkins signs a classical record deal, French lawmakers adopt social media ban for kids under 15, and the last remaining iron lung patient dies at age 78.   SPORTS NEWS (1:08:26): Kathleen reports that LeBron James has signed with the Philadelphia 76'ers, and the 2026 NFL season has officially kicked off with all training camps underway.    SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:15:14): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “vienes de una familia numerosa?” or “are you from a big family” in English.    PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:21:00): Kathleen reads about St. Philomene, the patron saint of dancers and newlyweds.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:12:25): Kathleen shares that the reclusive Wondiwoi tree kangaroo has been rediscovered in West Papua.   

I look for blind spots in my thinking or reasoning daily. I want to make sure that I'm not being delusional. You see, we are smart people, so we can't fall in the trap that everybody is as smart as we are. They are not. Now, I'm not being pompous. We are not always the smartest people in the room, but we are politically. And what I love about Trump is his ability to relate to the common man.  Add to that the fact that he knows how Democrats are, and he remains in IDGAF mode, and you get WINNING! All I can say is don't believe the hype.  Normally, we get one or two issues on either side that separate us. This is the first time politically that Leftist have NOTHING. Iran was their major issue and that's slowly dying, and after Trump finishes with Iran and building the coalition for that region of the world, that will be a feather in his cap. I expect this to happen soon. I can tell you that I have nothing but GREAT news for America today, which means it's HORRIBLE for the Left. Cracker Barrel's woke CEO Julie Felss Masino is stepping down after completely destroying the company. Kevin Jackson has been called, the "white-collar" Joe Rogan. Given their similar backgrounds in TV, comedy, and martial arts, it's easy to see why people enjoy Kevin's show so much. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Trump remembers Lindsey Graham as one of Washington's most influential lawmakers, while Cracker Barrel's outgoing CEO walks away with a multimillion-dollar exit package and lifetime security coverage. FOCUS: Newly released Fauci diary entries reportedly offer fresh insight into the origins of America's COVID lockdowns—and reignite questions about what officials knew and when. MAIN THING: The Chosen releases its first Season 6 trailer, offering a sobering, emotional glimpse at the final days leading to Jesus' crucifixion. BIBLE VERSE: Psalm 25:5 — "Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long." A reminder to seek God's truth above every competing voice. SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss whether the White House's bizarre Instagram video is a distraction from something bigger, why the "Dead Internet Theory" may no longer be just a conspiracy after AI agents were found to be growing nearly 8,000% and what the resignation of Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino signals for the struggling restaurant chain.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani just announced a new “pied-à-terre” tax on the cities wealthiest residents, and followed up by doxxing everyone it would impact. Today's Guest Host, Comedian & Heritage Foundation Media Fellow Tim Young is joined by Chief Economist for the Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies, E.J. Antoni and Co-Owner of The Chicago Cubs & Founder of Freespoke Todd Ricketts to break down Mamdani's latest attack on the rich, before taking a look at the corporate aftermath of Cracker Barrel's disastrous rebrand and Big Tech's protection of Dr. Anthony Fauci being recently exposed.Plus, E.J. explains why gas prices remain at painfully high levels, even though our country possesses vast fossil fuel reserves.Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country' on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country' on X (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), TikTok (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), and Facebook (⁠⁠⁠@WillCainNews)Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#898: American big cities have fewer and fewer children living in them. A Chinese chip maker makes a big splash in its market debut, shaking up the semiconductor industry. Ford is hoping the aftermarket industry for their cars becomes a growth opportunity. Toby examines the trend of microinfluencers. Finally, Cracker Barrel is axing its CEO.  Got difficult questions? Head to https://www.claude.ai/mbd to answer them.  Get tickets for our trivia tournament! https://caveat.nyc/events/the-morning-brew-trivia-tournament-2026-07-30  Grab tickets to our Performance Revue show! https://www.morningbrew.com/events/brew-performance-revue-2026?utm_campaign=performance_revue_2026&utm_source=mbd Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the CEO of Cracker Barrel is out a year after the logo controvery / Trump takes on a heckler at a speech in Michigan. Then, he tells the crowd he's been better to you than your parents / Dr. Fauci's diary shows he was wrong and dishonest on a number of points during the covid era. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When someone says you're angry…? Bite of Seattle. BLM Madison. Palestine. Infallible Word. AirBNB squatter? Mother's trial. Cracker Barrel CEO. Cheating hypocrisy.

Pennsylvania Democrat Senator John Fetterman has  changed his mind on the filibuster. Sen. Fetterman discusses where he differs from his party lines, including Democratic Socialist efforts around the country. Stephen Miran was appointed by President Trump to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Ahead of the central bank's two-day policy meeting, Miran discusses money supply, its relationship to inflation, and the future of United States monetary policy. He's expecting the Fed to hold rates steady. Plus, Sherwin-Williams has reported a quarterly beat, Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $5.5B to settle the talc lawsuits that have hung over the stock for years, Cracker Barrel is bringing in a new CEO, and YouTube and Peacock are teaming up.   Stephen Miran - 18:31 Sen. John Fetterman - 34:04   In this episode: Stephen Miran, @SteveMiran John Fetterman, @SenFettermanPA Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Author, podcaster, influencer! Jo Piazza returns to Parenting Is a Joke in the middle of a whirlwind tour for The Parisian Heist, discovering that the greatest luxury of author life isn't glamorous hotels but eating alone at Cracker Barrel, ordering room-service ice cream in a robe, and having nobody ask for a snack or an iPad charger. As Ophira Eisenberg and Jo compare life with a 10-year-old versus a nine-, six-, and three-year-old, they swap stories about a preschooler refusing to wear clothes to a fancy family dinner, settling for "parenting at 60%," and why every ambitious parent needs to stop whispering about having help and start saying it out loud. Their conversation moves easily from raising creative kids—who remake Jurassic Park, shoot stop-motion LEGO dinosaur films, and critique outdated '80s movie jokes—to Jo's meticulous writing process, explaining how she drafts dual timelines straight through before separating and rebuilding them, researches museums across Paris and Amsterdam, and even listens to Gwyneth Paltrow read her manuscript aloud. Along the way they explore the overlooked brilliance of Jo van Gogh, the real mechanics of art heists, why moms might make the best thieves because heists require planning and patience more than action-movie stunts, and how Jo's marriage began with spotting a promising "project" on a reporting trip to the Galápagos. The episode circles back to the small freedoms working parents crave, ending on Jo's perfect solo-tour ritual: eating a chocolate sundae in a hotel robe while watching The Silence of the Lambs instead of discussing tomorrow's family schedule.

We dug deeper into the news that Cracker Barrel's CEO, Julie Masino, is stepping down after 3 years of backlash over her rebrand attempts. We wrestle with what CEOs are actually charged with doing, and why modernizing the Old Country Store was such a misfire. Then we get nostalgic sharing our own Cracker Barrel memories, including the very first time Murphy and Jodi met over biscuits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As investors rotate out of chip stocks and question the AI spending boom, Apple is suddenly standing out for what it has not done.Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the continued selloff in tech and semiconductor stocks, Apple reclaiming the title of the world's most valuable company, and why its slower approach to artificial intelligence may be helping the stock even as valuation and input-cost concerns remain. They also break down the retirement math many people miss, including rising housing, insurance, healthcare, dental, and long-term care costs. Plus, they look at whether AI customer service is ready to replace human workers, why Starbucks is still struggling to revive growth, and why companies like Cracker Barrel keep turning to older executives when a turnaround gets messy.

A new article in the Wall Street Journal says more and more companies are bringing older CEOs out of retirement to run major corporations again. These aren't younger guys who retired early; they're generally men older than 70. Cracker Barrel, Boeing, and Verizon are just a few of the latest companies to go this route. Is that wise? Could it jade younger people who are already struggling to get a foot in the door? Millennial and Inside Sources Executive Producer Andy Cupp shares his thoughts.

Calls for Congress to forego August recess and pass SAVE America Act instead Congress is about to head out from Washington, D.C. for about a month, but Utah's own Senator Mike Lee says members of Congress should forego the trip back home to meet with constituents and pass the SAVE America Act instead. The problem is that the bill still doesn't have the votes, even among Republicans. So why's Senator Lee pushing for this move? Deseret News Congressional Correspondent Cami Mondeaux explains the Senator's recent moves.    - WSJ: Major companies hiring retired CEOs to run their business A new article in the Wall Street Journal says more and more companies are bringing older CEOs out of retirement to run major corporations again. These aren't younger guys who retired early; they're generally men older than 70. Cracker Barrel, Boeing, and Verizon are just a few of the latest companies to go this route. Is that wise? Could it jade younger people who are already struggling to get a foot in the door? Millennial and Inside Sources Executive Producer Andy Cupp shares his thoughts.    - Ask the Attorney: Brian Kohberger wants to withdraw guilty plea At what point is it too late to take back a guilty plea? The man accused of killing four students from the University of Idaho in 2022 is now trying to take back his guilty plea and go to trial. Brian Kohberger is petitioning a judge to withdraw his earlier guilty plea, saying he wants this to go to trial now instead. What would have changed Kohberger's mind, and it is a smart move? KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks it down.    - Pres. Trump asks SCOTUS to take up executive order on mail-in voting The fight from the Trump Administration against mail-in voting continues today. Over the weekend, an appeals court sided against the President, saying he's not allow to impose restrictions on mail-in voting. Now, President Trump is taking that fight to the United States Supreme Court. Greg and Jim are both skeptical of a win for the administration; they explain why.    - The ongoing effects of gambling on America's young people It can sometimes feel a little weird to talk about gambling in a state like Utah, where we're not allowed to gamble. But that doesn't mean people don't find ways around it. And more and more, we're seeing the negative effects of gambling -- how it can really impact a person and our communities. Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor at the Deseret News has a new piece examining how gambling can affect young people; he joins the show to share his thoughts.    - 98 days to go until the midterm election Gambling might not be allowed in Utah, but that doesn't mean we can't make some predictions on the upcoming midterm elections. With less than 100 days to go until folks cast their ballots around the country, Greg and Jim discuss the chances Democrats have to regain the House and/or the Senate.    - More homebuyers looking at wildfire risk when purchasing a new house When buying a home, people tend to look at the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the size of the yard, and the amenities like a hot tub, den, or a double oven. And now, more and more people are also looking at wildfires when shopping for a new place to live. Is this just our new reality with warmer temperatures and a hotter climate?    - Social: Fly 24 hours straight or take a few layovers? If you had to travel to the other side of the world -- say from Europe to Australia -- would you rather take a single nonstop flight or split it up with a layover or two? Overnight, plane maker Airbus and Qantas Airways broke a world record in an initiative called "Project Sunrise." In a journey lasting 24 hours and 24 minutes, a brand new plane flew from southern France to southeast Australia. Inside Sources Executive Producer and self-proclaimed plane nerd Andy Cupp has the story; Greg and Jim give their thoughts on the option.    - Utah ranked as number one state in the nation… for the 4th year in a row Utah's been ranked the number one state in the nation for the 4th year in a row. But it's not all sunshine and roses and unicorns -- we come in near the very bottom of the list in one category: natural environment. Greg Skordas and Jim Bennett go through some of the rankings and why U.S. News and World Report says the Beehive State is the best in the country.

Ok but if you do it in a Cracker Barrel does it even count as public indecency? Genuine question, there's a cop writing me a ticket and my lawyer won't answer my calls anymore.Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Like an idiot, I decided to work on my backyard firepit yesterday in the extreme heat. We got six of the nine circles done before calling it quits after about two hours. It was absolutely brutal…and I will never make that mistake again. Needless to say, I'm dragging ass today. Thankfully, we had a MAJOR concert announcement this morning, which helped perk me up a bit. In case you missed it, Godsmack & Dorothy are coming to the La Crosse Center on Friday, October 16th!!! Tickets go on-sale this Friday at 10am. In the news this morning, a recall on Bacon, the CEO of Cracker Barrel is stepping down after the company's disastrous attempt at rebranding, Bryan Kohberger is attempting to change his plea, Carly Simon announces that she's got Parkinson's disease In sports, the Brewers started their west coast road trip with a loss to the Giants last night, Eric Bieniemy's wife was shot by the couple's son, Jamal Adams is signing with the Vikings, Michael Lombardi is on paid administration leave from UNC, Conor McGregor is looking to fight Max Holloway again in 2027, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been accused of corruption. Talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, as the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 gets nearer, John Stewart & Pete Davidson announce a new comedy special to raise money for 9/11 charities. Great story from New Jersey about a cop who helped deliver a baby in a parking lot, and a dog that's been missing for five years gets reunited with it's owner. Apparently, some people are eating more iceberg lettuce & trying to get the explosive diarrhea so they'll lose weight. Elsewhere in sports, Ryan Lasko is starting to get feeling in his legs, a squirrel gets on the field and the grounds crew has a hell of a time trying to corral it, and a soccer team wins a title after 75 years of trying! In a new round of "Who'd You Rather"...$50k in cash immediately, or a coin-flip for a shot at $1 million? Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined me just after 8am to talk about Packers training camp. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bunch of kids at a YMCA Summer camp that ate mushroom-laced edibles, a #FloridaMan who was depositing his co-workers' paychecks into his account, a woman in Iowa who got busted for DUI on a lawnmower, and a cop in Nashville who was banging another cop in a school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Spanish prime minister calls for a national pact over wildfires in Spain and France, an appeals court blocks Trump's mail-in voting order, Senator Rand Paul releases 1,000 pages of diary entries by Anthony Fauci, Troy Jackson secures the Democratic nomination for Maine's Senate seat, Modi forms a task force to reform India's exam system, the CEO of Cracker Barrel steps down. and Shein records a $99 million loss after Trump ends the de minimis exemption. Sources: Verity.News

Cracker Barrel announced on Monday that...CEO Julie Fels Masino was stepping down. While Julie Fels Masino may be stepping down voluntarily...it's likely that Julie Fels Masino was fired after Cracker Barrel disastrous woke rebrand lost billions of dollars. We discuss Julie Fels Masino...losing her career at Cracker Barrel. We analyze Cracker Barrel stock rebounding...and explain why Cracker Barrel resurgence isn't based on the brand improving. We also explain why one mistake...ended the career of Julie Fels Masino. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84

P.M. Edition for July 27. In the two years since Waymo introduced its robotaxis to Austin, Texas, its cars have gotten thousands of dollars in parking fines. WSJ's Ellie Davis explains why. Plus, Cracker Barrel's CEO is stepping down after a turbulent three years. And WSJ advertising reporter Katie Deighton digs into why Target and other companies are partnering with “nanoinfluencers” with followers in the low thousands or even just hundreds to advertise their products on social media. Danny Lewis hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus, why a decline in oil prices may not last. And, Nvidia invests in an AI lab co-founded by former OpenAI executive Ilya Sutskever. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Nvidia shares fall after the WSJ reports talks on a $250 billion backstop for OpenAI. And Cracker Barrel shares decline as CEO plans to step down. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Woke Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino to step down just one year after the company’s disastrous rebrand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joyces talks about:Elon Musk is no longer a trillionaire after SpaceX IPO falls. Investigators losing money. Tesla stock also falling. The media condemning the President due to military action in Iran. A current pause in action. American weapons stock piles getting lower. Supreme court rule that allows asylum seeker cases to be refereed lower court before hearing cases. Delay tactic allowing illegal migrants two hearings and/or more time in the US.Idaho college murderer, Bryan Kohberger wants to his cased to be reopened. Now challenging his guilty plea saying he was misled.Midterm elections coming up and the Democratic party seems to lack of cash. Cracker Barrel finally gets a new CEO a year after rebrand fail.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Episode 144 of The Alan Sanders Show, we dive into the explosive newly released Fauci Diaries that expose private assessments of COVID risks, media obsession and contradictions with public statements. We examine connections to a broader shadow government apparatus, the roles of Deborah Birx and key figures like Christine Grady in pandemic decision-making and lingering questions around accountability and pardons. The discussion also covers critical updates on voter integrity issues amid ongoing election concerns. We also look at internal strife within the DNC and Cracker Barrel's woke CEO has resigned. Join Alan for hard-hitting analysis of these revelations, their implications for public trust and what Senator Rand Paul's upcoming questioning of Fauci could uncover. Unfiltered truth on power, policy, and the fight for transparency. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR, TRUTH Social, TikTok, YouTube and Rumble by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!

Cracker Barrel is "parting ways" with the CEO who oversaw the controversial brand overhaul. They're claiming she's "stepping down" but we all know that's corporate speak for "we fired her and don't want to look like the bad guys." Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Julie Masino, the embattled CEO that tried to change Cracker Barrel's menu, down-home look, and even its logo, has been ousted. We take a look at the Tennessee- based company's rough history with making changes. The Y'all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl. #CrackerBarrel #JulieMasino

On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and managing editor Leigh Anne Zinsmeister discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Cracker Barrel's leadership transition, Domino's barely positive sales results, and Noodle & Company's standout performance. They start with the announcement that Dave Deno has been named CEO of Cracker Barrel, replacing Julie Felss Masino, who stepped down nearly a year after Cracker Barrel found itself in hot water for a controversial rebrand that it later scrapped. What does this signal about Cracker Barrel's strategic direction? And what does it say about diversity in restaurant leadership? Sam and Leigh Anne discuss. Speaking of Cracker Barrel, Sam and Leigh Anne next dive into M&A activity with the news that Biscuit Belly has acquired Maple Street Biscuit Company from — you guessed it — Cracker Barrel and will convert the locations over the next 18-24 months. Sam and Leigh Anne break down the strategic rationale behind the deal and explore the history of bigger brands acquiring smaller concepts before selling them off. The conversation then shifts to Domino's latest quarterly earnings, which revealed mixed results that offer important insights into the broader pizza industry landscape. Sam and Leigh Anne dissect the numbers and why investors were still optimistic despite the relatively flat growth. They also discuss what Domino's results suggest about consumer behavior, competitive pressures from both traditional pizza chains and third-party delivery platforms, and where the pizza category should go from here.Finally, Sam and Leigh Anne spotlight Noodle & Company's impressive quarterly performance; the fast casual's 10.3% same-store sales growth stood out as a bright spot in an otherwise challenging environment for restaurant brands. They analyze what's driving Noodles' momentum, from operational improvements to menu innovation, including its new ramen lineup. For more on these stories: Cracker Barrel names David Deno CEODomino's gets a boost from order count growth in Q2Noodles & Company raises guidance on strong second quarter

Former longtime Hopdoddy CEO Jeff Chandler has a new gig. Cracker Barrel's comeback is picking up steam. And Popeyes really wants consumers to try its new chicken tenders.

What if the real thing holding your restaurant back is your refusal to trust your own taste?Jeremy Lett spent 26 years at Bloomin' Brands building food for Outback, Carrabba's, Fleming's, and Bonefish before taking over innovation at Cracker Barrel, a 650-unit institution he joined right as the brand was weathering its biggest public firestorm in decades.In this conversation, we get into why a great menu grows through subtraction, how to separate a product failing from you failing, and why your taste, earned over thousands of reps, is the one competency no spreadsheet can replace.If you're sitting on a concept people respect but won't repeat, this one will show you where to cut and what to trust.To learn more about his work leading culinary innovation and product development at Cracker Barrel, visit crackerbarrel.com._________________________________________________________Free 5-Day Restaurant Marketing Masterclass – This is a live training where you'll learn the exact campaigns Josh has built and tested in real restaurants to attract new guests, increase visit frequency, and generate sales on demand. Save your spot at restaurantbusinessschool.com

Remember the Cracker Barrel CEO who came in and wanted to change everything that made Cracker Barrel... Cracker Barrel? And people boycotted and the stock tanked? Well, now CNN is praising her for SAVING the company. You can't make this up... Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 MORE CLOWNFISH TV - Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTV X - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcom Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #CrackerBarrel #CNN #Podcast #Commentary #News #Reaction #Gaming #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech #Anime #FYP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's another edition of Brands of the Week! Donny runs through the brands rising, falling, and holding steady in the cultural conversation — starting with Netflix's controversial use of Gene Wilder's AI voice for a new Willy Wonka competition series, and Tom Hardy's much-debated return for Mobland Season 3. Plus: Sam's Club dethrones Costco's beloved rotisserie chicken, 7-Eleven turns the Slurpee into a "date destination" for its 60th birthday, and a new study links daily probiotics to improved mood. Donny also breaks down why brisk walking is lowering heart attack risk in women, why Ford brought back 350 veteran engineers after an AI experiment went sideways, and why in-office job seekers are getting hired faster. From an Aurora, Colorado mayor secretly sleeping in homeless shelters to understand his city better, to child-free millennials splurging on luxury dog travel, "bloom scrolling" as the antidote to doom scrolling, seniors embracing their inner Golden Girls, physical books outselling digital media, and Cracker Barrel's full-circle redemption arc — it's a packed week in brand news. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe, and tune in tomorrow for Donny's big interview with CNN's S.E. Cupp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forty-one years after a traveling salesman was murdered in an Ohio Holiday Inn, forensic evidence discarded behind a Georgia Cracker Barrel has finally led detectives to his alleged killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freedom Fuel is here, a huge drama over a news anchor in a red bikini, a plane disappears, Cracker Barrel helps solve a cold case murder, the World Cup drama over English vs Spanish, Graham Platner is an absolute disaster, teenagers ratted out by a Waymo for drinking and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does a life truly surrendered to Jesus look like? In this powerful message from Philippians 2:19-30, Elder Eric introduces us to two ordinary men — Timothy and Epaphroditus — who changed the world not through fame or talent, but through faithful, Christlike character. From a father seeking healing for his son to a waitress at Cracker Barrel, this message will challenge you to stop just attending church and start being the church. God isn't looking for talented people — He's looking for surrendered ones. #FaithfulServants #PowerfulChurch #Philippians #JesusIsEnough #NeighborhoodChurch #BeTheChurch #HolySpiritPower #ChristlikeCharacter #SurrenderToGod #FaithInAction

Grant's back from fly fishing in the desert wilderness, bruised up from circus dumbbells at the Strength Co. crew meet-up, and fresh off a sweaty PFT.Tres is closing in on an echo bike deal (Facebook Marketplace, obviously). Jeff is back from leave and energized (according to his wife, who finally started listening). We do the fastest staff brief in show history — nine minutes flat — and nobody got hurt.Also: Tres goes solo dad for 48 hours, takes three girls to Cracker Barrel, changes a diaper on the bathroom floor, and comes out the other side with a new appreciation for stay-at-home moms.Plus Alan Jackson's final concert, Waylon Jennings on vinyl, the America 250 plate drops July 4th, and Tres is buying a helmet for the Gamecocks. College football season is coming.Podcast Hosts:Grant Broggi: Marine Veteran, Owner of The Strength Co. and Starting Strength Coach.Jeff Buege: Marine Veteran, Outdoorsman, Football Fan and LifterTres Gottlich: Marine Veteran, Texan, Fisherman, Crazy College Football Fan and LifterJoin the Slack and Use code OKAY:⁠https://buy.stripe.com/dR6dT4aDcfuBdyw5ks⁠Check out BW Tax: ⁠https://www.bwtaxllc.com⁠BUY A FOOTBALL HELMET:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thestrength.co/mrhelmet/?utm_source=The+Okay+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Okay_Pod⁠Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:45 - Staff Brief12:50 - Tres Lifting Update18:59 - PFT Anxiety27:10 - Massenomics Cru Circus Dumbbell Lifting36:12 - Moving Across Country39:34 - 15lb Plate44:31 - Fly Fishing Trip01:03:32 - Solo Dadding01:11:24 - Alan Jackson01:15:14 - Saved Rounds

The gang kicks things off getting ready for the Fourth of July weekend, comparing travel plans, arguing over pools, hot tubs, hiking, and why nobody should ever trust someone who voluntarily hikes next to a 600-foot waterfall. Naturally, that somehow leads to discussions about bears, road trips, national parks, and exactly how everyone would prefer not to die.The crew breaks down how quickly tempers can spiral, why everyone needs to calm down behind the wheel, and how modern technology is changing criminal investigations in ways that are both fascinating and a little unsettling.a banquet hall fight that apparently started because somebody couldn't be bothered to use serving utensils for the meatballs. Yes... meatballs. What follows is an unforgettable conversation that somehow turns into a full-blown celebration of every meatball reference The Rizzuto Show has ever made over the years.we also debate fireworks injuries, Fourth of July travel, teenage curfews downtown, Kenny Loggins' travel habits, bottle rocket wars from childhood, and whether Roman candles were ever intended to be used responsibly weird news, celebrity randomness, listener-worthy tangents, and the completely unpredictable chemistry that makes The Rizzuto Show what it is. If you're looking for a funny podcast that never follows a script and somehow makes explosive diarrhea educational, congratulations—you've found it.Would you marry yourself?No seriously... knowing everything you know about yourself. Every annoying habit. Every irrational rant. Every weird obsession. Every story your spouse politely pretends isn't embarrassing anymore.Rizz is convinced he'd make the perfect husband. Rafe isn't sure he'd even date himself. Moon starts questioning his own parenting. Lern accidentally turns the conversation into a therapy session. King Scott somehow makes everything wholesome... until everyone starts imagining what their kids would be like if they brought home younger versions of themselves.Would you have been friends with your own kids in high school?Would your future son-in-law survive meeting Rizz?How much spaghetti is too much spaghetti?We also celebrate some incredible "Back in the Day" moments, including the infamous Guns N' Roses Riverport riot, Steve Winwood unknowingly blessing St. Louis history, Michael Jackson making chart history, and one of the wildest sports tragedies ever.Plus, celebrity gossip goes completely off the rails:• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding conspiracy theories• Alan Jackson's emotional farewell concert• Weird Al turning down AI money• And somehow Clive Owen accidentally becomes Tom Hanks.Today's comedy podcast dives headfirst into one of the most unexpectedly heated debates we've ever had: breakfast nostalgia. Did anyone actually grow up eating those sitcom breakfasts? Or were we all surviving on toaster pastries, cereal, and whatever questionable leftovers were sitting in the fridge?Moon insists they're basically edible drywall, while everyone else passionately defends the flaky greatness of canned Pillsbury biscuits, Cracker Barrel breakfasts, sausage gravy, and the legendary "hillbilly casserole" that somehow fed an entire family on half a pound of hamburger and a can of cream of mushroom soup. If you've ever eaten a casserole that looked questionable but somehow tasted incredible, this episode is going to unlock some memories.It's time for another round of "Just the Two of Us," where teammates try to match answers while listeners bet on whether they'll succeed. What follows is 20+ minutes of patriotic nonsense featuring questions about founding fathers, fireworks, National Parks, cookout side dishes, Mount Rushmore, hot dog brands, barbecue foods, NASCAR legends, American landmarks, Fourth of July fruit, and one unforgettable moment where Tom Petty accidentally replaces Richard Petty.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.And yes... biscuits are good. That's not up for debate. Thanks for making this comedy podcast part of your day.Family remembers 22-year-old man who died after fall at Yosemite National ParkBallwin city employee charged in fatal shooting on I-64 exit ramp in O'Fallon, MissouriFighting over meatballs leads to shooting at wedding receptionThe state with the most backyard fireworks accidents on July 4 has been revealedDoctors Thought He Had Cancer. Then They Found a Tapeworm in His BrainScots danger-driver claims he can't serve his sentence without having his pet lizard for ‘emotional support'See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some people grew up in TV families where Dad somehow had enough time to make pancakes, bacon, eggs, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and still iron his shirt before work.The rest of us? We grabbed a Pop-Tart, hoped there was enough milk left for cereal, and tried not to miss the bus.Today's comedy podcast dives headfirst into one of the most unexpectedly heated debates we've ever had: breakfast nostalgia. Did anyone actually grow up eating those sitcom breakfasts? Or were we all surviving on toaster pastries, cereal, and whatever questionable leftovers were sitting in the fridge?Things quickly spiral into an all-out war over biscuits. Moon insists they're basically edible drywall, while everyone else passionately defends the flaky greatness of canned Pillsbury biscuits, Cracker Barrel breakfasts, sausage gravy, and the legendary "hillbilly casserole" that somehow fed an entire family on half a pound of hamburger and a can of cream of mushroom soup. If you've ever eaten a casserole that looked questionable but somehow tasted incredible, this episode is going to unlock some memories.From there, the show somehow becomes even more ridiculous.It's time for another round of "Just the Two of Us," where teammates try to match answers while listeners bet on whether they'll succeed. What follows is 20+ minutes of patriotic nonsense featuring questions about founding fathers, fireworks, National Parks, cookout side dishes, Mount Rushmore, hot dog brands, barbecue foods, NASCAR legends, American landmarks, Fourth of July fruit, and one unforgettable moment where Tom Petty accidentally replaces Richard Petty.There are shocking answer matches, spectacular misses, questionable logic, accidental comedy gold, and several moments where everyone wonders if they've completely lost their minds. As usual, the game becomes less about winning and more about roasting each other for the answers.If you love nostalgia, weird family food traditions, hilarious debates over things that absolutely shouldn't matter, and a cast that's somehow both competitive and completely unqualified, this episode delivers exactly the kind of beautiful chaos you'd expect.Thanks for listening to another comedy podcast from The Rizzuto Show. If you laughed, argued with us about biscuits, or yelled at your speakers during the game, you're officially one of us.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.And yes... biscuits are good. That's not up for debate. Thanks for making this comedy podcast part of your day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Code Orange! Penny and Midge are discussing the first glimpses at this year's Halloween decor in the big box stores. Will this be Hater Fest 2026? Or are there some diamonds in the rough? Join the converation on the Ghouls Night In discord! Follow the ghouls on Instagram at @ghoulsnightinpod Cover art by Alex Zimdars

[X] SB – Fareed Zakaria explained that Democrats' frustration with CA is real and justifiedSi Valley, Hollywood, universities, ag, ports, talent, natural beautyMore producing lessSuccessful economy, failed governancePopulation growth of 15%Expenditures to 200%$78B to $248B$2300 to $6300 per personState employee growth 50%https://nypost.com/2026/06/16/us-news/splc-employee-who-paid-neo-nazi-lover-1-2-million-unmasked/The Southern Poverty Law Center. The SPLC.A group that built an empire convincing America that racism was lurking behind every mailbox, hiding in every church pew, and apparently waiting behind every Cracker Barrel menu.For decades these people have operated the most successful race-based subscription service in modern history. Netflix charges you monthly to watch movies. The SPLC charges donors to watch imaginary Nazis.And now we discover that one of their top intelligence officials allegedly helped funnel $1.2 million in donor money to a white supremacist informant.Wait. It gets better.The alleged white supremacist wasn't just some random source.According to reports, he was allegedly her lover.You can't make this stuff up.The organization that made a fortune screaming, "The racists are everywhere!" apparently found one and said, "Come over for dinner."This is why I always tell people that Leftism isn't an ideology. It's performance art funded by gullible people.The SPLC has spent years publishing hate maps.They've labeled conservatives, Christians, family organizations, immigration reform groups, and anybody who believes men shouldn't compete against women in sports as potential extremists.Their business model was simple:Find racism.If you can't find racism, rent it.If you still can't find it, finance it.Apparently that's where we are now.According to the indictment, the Department of Justice alleges donor money was funneled toward people connected to groups the SPLC was simultaneously telling donors they were combating.That is the political equivalent of a mosquito control company breeding mosquitoes in the basement.Imagine donating to a fire department only to discover they're running a side hustle selling gasoline and flame throwers.The comedy writes itself.The organization that spent decades warning America about infiltration was allegedly infiltrated by its own leadership.The group that claimed expertise on extremism somehow couldn't detect it sitting across the breakfast table.And let's talk about the irony.The figure identified in reports is described as someone who became Director of the Intelligence Project.The Intelligence Project.That's like discovering the head of Weight Watchers owns three Krispy Kremes and a private chocolate refinery.Intelligence Project?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the Halloween Weekly Update for June 8–14, 2026! There are now just 138 days until Halloween, and spooky season continues to gain momentum. This week, we're covering Spirit Halloween's plans to hire more than 52,000 seasonal employees, the growing popularity of Halfway to Halloween events, new details for Disney's Oogie Boogie Bash, and the latest updates on Halloween: The Game. We also discuss Code Orange sightings at Cracker Barrel, Kohl's, and Dollar Tree, look at the latest Spirit Halloween and Halloween Horror Nights developments, and talk about rumors surrounding the possible return of McDonald's Boo Buckets for the 2026 Halloween season. Plus, in This Week in Halloween History, we look back at June 13, 1980, when Friday the 13th first arrived in theaters. Links discussed in this episode: Spirit Halloween Hiring Announcement: https://www.spirithalloween.com Halfway to Halloween: https://www.doublemhauntedhayrides.com Disneyland Halloween & Oogie Boogie Bash: https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/halloween-and-fall-celebrations-at-disneyland/ Halloween: The Game: https://halloweengame.com Cracker Barrel Halloween Collection: https://shop.crackerbarrel.com Kohl's Halloween Shop: https://www.kohls.com Dollar Tree Halloween: https://www.dollartree.com Halloween Horror Nights: https://www.universalorlando.com/hhn Spirit Halloween: https://www.spirithalloween.com McDonald's Boo Buckets (Rumors & Speculation): Previous Boo Bucket Coverage: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Food/mcdonalds-new-halloween-boo-buckets-back-limited-time/story?id=126246418 Follow The Halloween Podcast: Website: https://www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheHalloweenPodcast YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/TheHalloweenPodcast Support the show on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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