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Welcome to Sports By The Book -- March 9th, 2026 You LIVE sports. You LOVE sports. You BET sports. The key to winning your sports bets is information. You need an edge. Our professional betting specialist, Alex White gives you her favorite picks every show. Entertaining and enlightening, you're sure to collect on your sports bets more often after watching "Sports By The Book". Streamed LIVE from South Point Studio in the beautiful South Point Hotel & Casino. Get ready to up your game and get in on the action with the ultimate sports betting podcast - Sports By the Book. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3WXUaD4

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Welcome to "The Other Side of Midnight," where host Lionel dives deep into the mysteries of human behavior for Ventilation Friday. Skipping the standard news reporting, this episode plumbs the depths of the psychological toll of mega-fame, the tragic realities of mental illness, and the dark truth behind celebrity conservatorships, using Britney Spears as the ultimate cautionary tale. Featuring candid caller confessions about bipolar disorder and an unbelievable, hilarious courtroom anecdote where Lionel pioneers a brand-new legal loophole: "The Stupid Defense". Entertaining, deeply informative, and delightfully elliptical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ENTERTAINING SHORT FILMS is a new category on the RPA Network, which features indie short films for your enjoyment! We applaud these creators! A thief chickens out of robbing a gas station so he steals a car instead, little does he know there's a surprise waiting in the backseat...

ENTERTAINING SHORT FILMS is a new category on the RPA Network, which features indie short films for your enjoyment! We applaud these creators! Elon spends his days alone in a room he cannot leave — until a sudden knock on the door forces him to make the most important decision of his life.

ENTERTAINING SHORT FILMS is a new category on the RPA Network, which features indie short films for your enjoyment! We applaud these creators! Set in a suffocating, over-commercialized future, a young boy's desire for success and status leads him into a terrifying and deadly new reality through the lens of a mysterious VR game. His desperate father must now race against both time and technology to save his dying son. But the boy is the only one who can save himself — before becoming another faceless pawn of the Forest King.

Welcome to Sports By The Book -- March 6th, 2026 You LIVE sports. You LOVE sports. You BET sports. The key to winning your sports bets is information. You need an edge. Our professional betting specialist, Alex White gives you her favorite picks every show. Entertaining and enlightening, you're sure to collect on your sports bets more often after watching "Sports By The Book". Streamed LIVE from South Point Studio in the beautiful South Point Hotel & Casino. Get ready to up your game and get in on the action with the ultimate sports betting podcast - Sports By the Book. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3WXUaD4

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Welcome to Sports By The Book -- March 5th, 2026 You LIVE sports. You LOVE sports. You BET sports. The key to winning your sports bets is information. You need an edge. Our professional betting specialist, Alex White gives you her favorite picks every show. Entertaining and enlightening, you're sure to collect on your sports bets more often after watching "Sports By The Book". Streamed LIVE from South Point Studio in the beautiful South Point Hotel & Casino. Get ready to up your game and get in on the action with the ultimate sports betting podcast - Sports By the Book. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3WXUaD4 Special Guests: Duane Colucci and Ryan Wallis.

Also, the Sunshine Double has been stretched to a standing Triple, as the Arizona Tennis Classic is very high level. Just ask Annacone, he'll tell you himself!

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Clearly by the title you can see how classy we are. Klein had a very awkward moment in an elevator. Surprising? No. Entertaining? Yes. How many indoor plants is too many? In this week's Petty Claims Court a couple is arguing over the amount of plants taking up space in their small condo. Will Monica and Tim break up their 13 year relationship over a few hundred succulents? And what IS a succulent anyway? The Big Arch taste test happened live on-air and after spinning the wheel, Johnny had to wear the shock collar while taking the first bite. During the process, we confirmed that Johnny is in fact a girl. Or rather, a whimsical woman!! Regardless, the burger deserved a bigger bite than the CEO took last week, and we did it justice today.

Get ready for a wild ride on The Other Side of Midnight as Lionel tackles the looming threats of globalism, breaking down the UN's Agenda 21, the World Economic Forum, and the push for restrictive carbon taxes and social credit scores. The temperature rises with a heated breakdown of "restorative justice" and the controversial trend of non-carceral prosecution championed by lenient district attorneys. Throw in a spirited debate about protecting kids from algorithmic smartphone brainwashing, and top it all off with a spectacularly baffling, laugh-out-loud phone confrontation with a real-life "sovereign citizen" who believes the city of Chicago is a private corporation, statutes are "private law," and that threatening to sue his own brother somehow outsmarted the IRS. Entertaining, informative, and totally unpredictable! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Other Side of Midnight with your host Lionel, the ultimate late-night ride through the quirks of human behavior, global politics, and street-level sociology. In this unapologetic and unpredictable show, Lionel and a colorful cast of callers tackle the most pressing and bizarre issues of our time. From battling the hidden Big Tech algorithms targeting our kids to answering the burning sociological question of why you haven't robbed a Wawa, no topic is off-limits. Expect hilarious rants on locked-up CVS deodorant, fascinating interviews with 1980s NYPD transit cops, deep dives into the World Economic Forum's agenda, and laugh-out-loud live debates with baffled "sovereign citizens". Entertaining, informative, and totally unhinged—tune in to the other side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ENTERTAINING SHORT FILMS is a new category on the RPA Network, which features indie short films for your enjoyment! We applaud these creators! Two men face off over a game of chess, but every move reveals something deeper. Tension escalates as hidden motives and old wounds surface beneath calm conversation.

Welcome to Sports By The Book -- March 4th, 2026 You LIVE sports. You LOVE sports. You BET sports. The key to winning your sports bets is information. You need an edge. Our professional betting specialist, Alex White gives you her favorite picks every show. Entertaining and enlightening, you're sure to collect on your sports bets more often after watching "Sports By The Book". Streamed LIVE from South Point Studio in the beautiful South Point Hotel & Casino. Get ready to up your game and get in on the action with the ultimate sports betting podcast - Sports By the Book. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3WXUaD4 Special Guest: Lou Finocchiaro.

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The first road course weekend of the NASCAR season is in the books, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back for a new episode of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to break down all of the action from COTA and St. Petersburg:   Dale is back into trading cards Tyler Reddick is looking like a championship favorite Contenders are already in points holes Carson Hocevar finally gets checked Corey Day is learning the hard way Teammates should be assets, not competition COTA race winner Tyler Reddick joins the show During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners sent in questions regarding: Living without beer or video games Does Dale bring his firesuit to races just in case? Has TJ's cool shirt ever failed? Dale's niece's recent victory lane dust-up in the CARS Tour Smashing Pumpkins or Pearl Jam? Ranking the forms of potatoes And for more content, check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Real fans wear Dirty Mo. Hit the link and join the crew.

Today's guest is the frontman of one of the most defining bands of the 2010s — a songwriter whose voice helped shape an era of alternative pop that still echoes today.Before arenas. Before permanence. Before “Sweater Weather” became cultural shorthand.Now, after over a decade of hits, reinvention, and evolution, he looks back on the long arc of The Neighbourhood with clarity — and with honesty about what success did and didn't solve.And The Writer Is… Jesse Rutherford of The Neighbourhood!In this episode of And The Writer Is…, Jesse opens up about:• Growing up in the industry before he understood it• The unlikely formation and endurance of The Neighbourhood• His journey through childhood acting, getting discovered, + losing his dad on the brink of success• The advice he'd give himself before it worked• And much more…Hit subscribe and turn on notifications.Every week, we go deep with the most interesting creatives in music.Follow us on socials: @andthewriterisA special thank you to our sponsors…Our lead sponsor, NMPA — the National Music Publishing Association. Your support means the world to us.And @splice — the best sample library on the market. Period.Chapters:0:00 Intro2:09 I Never Wanted To Be Alternative
4:02 Why Thousand Oaks Produces Massive Bands7:39 Becoming a Child Actor at 6
8:35 “My Self-Worth Is Tied to Entertaining”
9:55 Discovered in a Movie Theater at 5
14:16 Reconnecting With His Dad Before He Passed
17:28 Success Without the Fame He Expected27:10 High School Metalcore Bands33:17 How The Neighbourhood Formed
36:06 The First Riff of “Sweater Weather”
40:00 Getting Discovered Online by Their Manager
44:23 His Manager's Warning…47:20 Writing the Lyrics to “Sweater Weather”
48:42 Pop Writing Rules
55:23 Learning to Let Go of Instant Validation
59:32 Daddy Issues
1:02:30Watching Your Own Lyrics Affect Relationships
1:10:01 Why He Needs Alone Time1:10:23 Feeling Invisible, the “Chip Chrome” Era
1:11:17 Touring the Same Venues & The Plateau Feeling
1:12:31 Why Chip Chrome Became His Favorite Creative Risk
1:13:48 “You've Got to Get People to Look to Listen”1:16:00 Creative Direction as Identity Control
1:19:30 Self-Sabotage vs Reinvention
1:32:00 Band Brotherhood & Growing Up Together
1:36:00 Legacy, Impact & What Really Matters1:41:00 Advice to His Younger SelfHosted by Ross GolanProduced by Joe London & Jad SaadEdited by Jad SaadPost-Production VFX by Pratik KarkiWatercolor Art by Michael White Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back for Part 3 of the Carson Kressley mini-series! This time, we are trading the design studio for the kitchen, recording live from the set of Beat Bobby Flay in New York City. Carson sits down with his good friend, the Iron Chef himself, Mr. Bobby Flay. Bobby turns the tables and lets Carson do the baking (featuring his famous Amish-adjacent Pennsylvania Dutch custard pies!), while the two discuss the undeniable link between hospitality, food, and interior design. Bobby breaks down the psychological trick of the "Orange Glow" in his restaurants, how he works with his interior designer Olivia Jane, and the layout secrets of his personal home kitchens in New York, the Hamptons, and London. Quick Decorating Takeaways: Flatter Your Guests with Lighting: Bobby insists that lighting is the unsung hero of a successful restaurant or dinner party. He aims to create an "Orange Glow" in his spaces to ensure that everybody feels like they look good while dining—if they feel good about how they look, they'll have a better time. Design for You, Not for Resale: Bobby strongly advises against designing your home based on what a hypothetical future buyer might want. Instead of living in a safe, generic space for "resale value," you should design your home for the way you want to live in it right now. The Best Way to Serve a Crowd: When entertaining at home, Bobby rarely does plated dinners. He prefers a "family style" approach because it feels comforting and allows guests to take exactly what they want. His top entertaining essential? A collection of really cool trays to easily carry food and drinks around the room. What You'll Hear on This Episode: 00:00 Welcome to Week 3 of the Carson Kressley Takeover!  01:00 Live from the set: Carson bakes for an Iron Chef  03:00 Why interior design is just as important as the menu  04:30 The secret to the "Orange Glow" lighting  07:00 Bobby's partnership with his interior designer, Olivia Jane  09:00 Why Bobby loves shopping for vintage furniture on 1stDibs  16:30 How a chef designs his own kitchens: 18-foot islands & Hamptons bistro tables  19:30 Why you shouldn't design a house just for "resale value"  20:40 Entertaining tips: Trays and family-style meals  22:00 Designing his 1920s Tudor house in Saratoga and his London apartment  27:00 Bobby & Carson's London restaurant and hotel recommendations  29:20 The pie reveal: Strawberry and Raspberry custard  32:00 Sneak peek at next week's guest: Pat Altschul  Also Mentioned: Bobby's Podcast: Bobby on the Beat  London Spots: Berenjak, Scott's, Brat, The Broadwick Soho hotel  Bobby's Restaurants: Amalfi, Brasserie B, Bobby's Burgers  Vintage Shopping: 1stDibs  Shop the Carson Kressley Collection at Ballard Designs  Please send in your questions so we can answer them on our next episode! And of course, subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can always check back here to see new episodes, but if you subscribe, it'll automatically download to your phone. Happy Decorating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Sports By The Book -- March 3rd, 2026 You LIVE sports. You LOVE sports. You BET sports. The key to winning your sports bets is information. You need an edge. Our professional betting specialist, Alex White gives you her favorite picks every show. Entertaining and enlightening, you're sure to collect on your sports bets more often after watching "Sports By The Book". Streamed LIVE from South Point Studio in the beautiful South Point Hotel & Casino. Get ready to up your game and get in on the action with the ultimate sports betting podcast - Sports By the Book. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3WXUaD4

The former Utah Jazz Assistant Coach on the Utah Jazz & NBA, What is Keyonte George's ideal role on a winning Jazz team, Hanging with the Nuggets last night + more

Welcome to Sports By The Book -- March 2nd, 2026 You LIVE sports. You LOVE sports. You BET sports. The key to winning your sports bets is information. You need an edge. Our professional betting specialist, Alex White gives you her favorite picks every show. Entertaining and enlightening, you're sure to collect on your sports bets more often after watching "Sports By The Book". Streamed LIVE from South Point Studio in the beautiful South Point Hotel & Casino. Get ready to up your game and get in on the action with the ultimate sports betting podcast - Sports By the Book. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3WXUaD4

You can send and text and we love them.. but apparently we cant respond. Sorry!!A daily dose of good news in two minutes time... give or takeSupport the showJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/awesomenewsdailyor email me at awesomenewsdaily@gmail.com

You can send and text and we love them.. but apparently we cant respond. Sorry!!A daily dose of good news in two minutes time... give or takeSupport the showJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/awesomenewsdailyor email me at awesomenewsdaily@gmail.com

You can send and text and we love them.. but apparently we cant respond. Sorry!!A daily dose of good news in two minutes time... give or takeSupport the showJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/awesomenewsdailyor email me at awesomenewsdaily@gmail.com

ENTERTAINING SHORT FILMS is a new category on the RPA Network, which features indie short films for your enjoyment! We applaud these creators! An ex-bounty hunter makes breakfast with his young daughter, who becomes increasingly curious about his past profession.

ENTERTAINING SHORT FILMS is a new category on the RPA Network, which features indie short films for your enjoyment! We applaud these creators! Teenage runaway Haylie finds herself stuck on a large boulder in the middle of a backcountry cornfield along with Logan, an injured farm boy. The mysterious creatures that are lurking among the crops will attack anything that enters but strangely refuse to venture outside of the corn themselves...

Welcome to Sports By The Book -- February 27th, 2026 You LIVE sports. You LOVE sports. You BET sports. The key to winning your sports bets is information. You need an edge. Our professional betting specialist, Alex White gives you her favorite picks every show. Entertaining and enlightening, you're sure to collect on your sports bets more often after watching "Sports By The Book". Streamed LIVE from South Point Studio in the beautiful South Point Hotel & Casino. Get ready to up your game and get in on the action with the ultimate sports betting podcast - Sports By the Book. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3WXUaD4

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Rob and Jeremy took some time from Friday's BBMS to debate the entertainment value of the NFL Combine. What do you say to those who say they'd rather watch the Combine over a regular season game between two bad teams?

Andy and Randy bounce around to some of the bigger sports stories around Atlanta and nationwide.

There are certain lives that feel like a masterclass in grace — lived with intention, elegance, and a reverent attention to detail. We may know the names, admire the work, study the legacy. But rarely do we glimpse how these individuals truly lived.Today, we are honored to welcome back Linda Jane Holden — author, historian, and thoughtful storyteller. Known for her beautiful tributes to Bunny Mellon in The Garden of Bunny Mellon and Bunny Mellon Style, Linda has a gift for bringing legacy to life.In this episode, she shares something far more personal: her friendship with Hubert de Givenchy. Our conversation moves beyond fashion and into the intimate terrain of character and connection. We reflect not only on the designer who made Audrey Hepburn unforgettable, but on the man behind the maison — the friend.Through Linda's stories, we discover that his elegance extended far beyond couture. As we close February — and what would have been his 99th birthday — may this conversation remind us that the most enduring elegance is lived intentionally, and that a truly classic life is shaped not only by style, but by friendship and love.Connect with Linda Jane Holden @lindajaneholden and Linda Jane Holden.comConnect with Anne @styledbyark.com

Welcome to Sports By The Book -- February 26th, 2026 You LIVE sports. You LOVE sports. You BET sports. The key to winning your sports bets is information. You need an edge. Our professional betting specialist, Alex White gives you her favorite picks every show. Entertaining and enlightening, you're sure to collect on your sports bets more often after watching "Sports By The Book". Streamed LIVE from South Point Studio in the beautiful South Point Hotel & Casino. Get ready to up your game and get in on the action with the ultimate sports betting podcast - Sports By the Book. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3WXUaD4 Special Guest: Duane Colucci.

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Today on the 5: A bit of curiosutoy coupled with a very good sale price led me to suggest to Lando that we roll the dice on Gears Of War: Reloaded, the remastered edition of the 2006 game. Neither of us had played any of this series, so we weren't sure what to expect. What we've gotten so far is a truly unique experience!

President Trump put on quite the show last night. His speech came in at 1 hour and 49 minutes, beating his own record last year by 9 minutes. The speech was less of an address and more of a reality tv show: complete with awards, surprises, and tearful reunions. And while there were certainly divisive moments - with dozens of Democrats not even present boycotting the address, it was surprisingly positive and upbeat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump put on quite the show last night. His speech came in at 1 hour and 49 minutes, beating his own record last year by 9 minutes. The speech was less of an address and more of a reality tv show: complete with awards, surprises, and tearful reunions. And while there were certainly divisive moments - with dozens of Democrats not even present boycotting the address, it was surprisingly positive and upbeat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump put on quite the show last night. His speech came in at 1 hour and 49 minutes, beating his own record last year by 9 minutes. The speech was less of an address and more of a reality tv show: complete with awards, surprises, and tearful reunions. And while there were certainly divisive moments - with dozens of Democrats not even present boycotting the address, it was surprisingly positive and upbeat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the secret to student engagement wasn't new curriculum, more resources, updated materials, or the teacher entertaining at the front of the room all day, but a sprinkle of surprise? A predictable classroom may feel safe, but a classroom infused with purposeful novelty feels electric. In this episode, I'm sharing how you can implement novelty in your classroom in a way that supports you rather than drains your energy. Plus, I share a simple framework you can use right away to spark an immediate shift in your students' engagement. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/novelty-in-classrooms  5-Minute Field Trips Subscription: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/5-minute-field-trips  FREE Class at the Virtual Teacher Ski Lodge: How to Prevent 2-3 Students from Derailing Your Entire Day: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/need-this Classroom Management Club Waitlist: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/membershipwaitlist Subscribe to the Beginning Teacher Talk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@beginningteachertalk Grab a copy of my book, Dear New Teacher, Here's Exactly What to Do: Your 5-Step R.E.A.D.Y. for School Roadmap for Elementary Classrooms: https://amzn.to/3w3zZJ7 Lung Cancer Free: One Couple's Journey Through a "Lungs in a Box" Double Lung Transplant: https://www.lungcancerfree.com/ Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning Teacher Talk): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Beginning-Teacher-Talk  Connect with Lori on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drlorifriesen/ Connect with Lori on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beginningteachertalk If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching and if you're feeling extra loving, I would be so grateful if you would leave a positive review for the show! Your kind words mean the world to me. Just click here to leave your review now (and be entered into our draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beginning-teacher-talk/id1456137677 I hope you have a wonderful week, and remember - just because you are a beginning elementary teacher, there is no need for you to struggle like one. Xo Lori P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist

Andy and Randy bounce around to some of the bigger sports stories around Atlanta and nationwide.

ENTERTAINING SHORT FILMS is a new category on the RPA Network, which features indie short films for your enjoyment! We applaud these creators! A man travels back to his small town home to tell his parents about the disturbing discovery he made in his brother's freezer.

President Trump put on quite the show last night. His speech came in at 1 hour and 49 minutes, beating his own record last year by 9 minutes. The speech was less of an address and more of a reality tv show: complete with awards, surprises, and tearful reunions. And while there were certainly divisive moments - with dozens of Democrats not even present boycotting the address, it was surprisingly positive and upbeat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Sports By The Book -- February 25th, 2026 You LIVE sports. You LOVE sports. You BET sports. The key to winning your sports bets is information. You need an edge. Our professional betting specialist, Alex White gives you her favorite picks every show. Entertaining and enlightening, you're sure to collect on your sports bets more often after watching "Sports By The Book". Streamed LIVE from South Point Studio in the beautiful South Point Hotel & Casino. Get ready to up your game and get in on the action with the ultimate sports betting podcast - Sports By the Book. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3WXUaD4

You can send and text and we love them.. but apparently we cant respond. Sorry!!A daily dose of good news in two minutes time... give or takeSupport the showJoin us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/awesomenewsdailyor email me at awesomenewsdaily@gmail.com

Welcome to Sports By The Book -- February 24th, 2026 You LIVE sports. You LOVE sports. You BET sports. The key to winning your sports bets is information. You need an edge. Our professional betting specialist, Alex White gives you her favorite picks every show. Entertaining and enlightening, you're sure to collect on your sports bets more often after watching "Sports By The Book". Streamed LIVE from South Point Studio in the beautiful South Point Hotel & Casino. Get ready to up your game and get in on the action with the ultimate sports betting podcast - Sports By the Book. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3WXUaD4

Luxury can be expensive, but it can also be subtle, practical, or deeply personal. Sometimes it's about choice, sometimes restraint, sometimes the way a space or product simply works better for you. Through thoughtful discussion, the episode examines how luxury shows up in appliances and design—through performance, comfort, longevity, and everyday ease—and why it resonates differently for everyone over time This nuanced conversation explores the evolving meaning of luxury through multiple industry perspectives, featuring Devoree Axelrod, General Manager at AJ Madison, alongside industry expert Jill Cohen, Editor-in-Chief, Luxe Interiors + Design. KBIS Podcast Studio Resources: KBIS AJ Madison NKBA LUXE Interiors + Design SubZero, Wolf & Cove SKS | Signature Kitchen Suite Hearth & Home Technologies Kitchen365 Green Forrest Cabinetry Midea Luxury Isn't a Price Point. It's a Performance Standard. At the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show 2026, leaders from AJ Madison and Luxe Interiors + Design reframing luxury as durability, intentionality, and the ability of design to support how people actually live. The word “luxury” has become one of the most overused—and least defined—terms in the design industry. At KBIS 2026, a live conversation featuring Devoree Axelrod, General Manager of AJ Madison, and Jill Cohen, Editor in Chief of Luxe Interiors + Design, set out to recalibrate its meaning. What emerged was less about price and more about performance, longevity, and intent. For decades, luxury was shorthand for premium brands, higher costs, and visual distinction. Today, that definition is insufficient. The modern homeowner isn't simply buying a product; they're investing in how their home supports their routines, relationships, and future. Luxury, in this context, becomes the elimination of friction. It's the appliance that performs reliably every day. It's the kitchen designed around how a family actually cooks and gathers. It's the confidence that decisions made today will still make sense twenty years from now. Cohen shared findings from Luxe's upcoming national survey of 1,000 leading architects, designers, and builders, confirming that the kitchen remains the single most important area of homeowner investment. More significantly, appliances are often the first and most consequential decisions made in the design process. They establish the spatial, technical, and functional framework around which everything else follows. Axelrod reinforced this from her vantage point inside one of the country's largest appliance retailers. Appliance selection determines infrastructure—electrical loads, ventilation, plumbing, and spatial relationships—making it foundational rather than decorative. When clients prioritize performance and usability first, the rest of the design aligns more effectively, both functionally and financially. The conversation also addressed the persistent myth of the fixed budget. In reality, budgets are fluid, shaped as much by emotion as by arithmetic. Homeowners may begin with a number in mind, but that number evolves as priorities clarify. The role of the designer and appliance advisor becomes essential: helping clients distinguish between what serves their lives and what merely satisfies aspiration. This shift is evident in how kitchens are expanding beyond their traditional boundaries. Secondary prep kitchens, beverage stations, outdoor kitchens, coffee bars, and integrated refrigeration throughout the home reflect a broader redefinition of convenience. These are not excesses for their own sake; they are extensions of daily life, driven by multigenerational living, remote work, and a deeper integration between hospitality and residential design. Perhaps most telling was the reframing of luxury itself. Neither Axelrod nor Cohen defined it by brand name. Instead, luxury was described as ease, time, and permanence. It is waking up and having what you need within reach. It is durability that eliminates the need for replacement. It is thoughtful planning that prevents regret. In this light, luxury is not what something costs. It is what something enables. And increasingly, what it enables is a home that works—quietly, reliably, and seamlessly—in service of the people who live there. Luxury is the measurable outcome of thoughtful design—where performance, longevity, and relevance align to support the way people actually live. Luxury is the removal of friction from daily life. Luxury is durability aligned with intent. Luxury is design that continues to perform long after the purchase is forgotten. Luxury is confidence—in function, longevity, and fit. Luxury is not what you spend. It's what you never have to rethink. The Kitchen as the Primary Investment The kitchen remains the #1 homeowner investment nationwide. Homeowners are willing to exceed budget in the kitchen more than any other space. The kitchen is the most public and social room in the home. It represents identity: “I'm a cook,” “I entertain,” “I host.” Food equals memory; appliances enable those memories. Appliance-First Design Strategy Appliances determine electrical, ventilation, plumbing, and layout requirements. Major appliance decisions must precede cabinetry and finish selections. Early appliance specification prevents costly redesigns. Designers increasingly plan around cooking infrastructure first. Professional appliance advisors play a key role in product education and innovation updates. Budget Realities & Psychology Budgets are rarely fixed; they are often unstated or misunderstood. Clients frequently establish budgets before fully understanding what they want. Designers must define the intersection of “want” and “need.” Stretching budget in the kitchen feels justified because it is essential. Strategic trade-offs are common (invest in cooking, scale back secondary items). Transparency and cost clarity are critical in today's climate. Surprises—especially tariff or pricing shocks—undermine trust. Professional designers protect clients from unrealistic expectations and long-term regret. The Expanding Kitchen Ecosystem Kitchens are no longer singular spaces—they expand throughout the home. Secondary kitchens (sculleries, prep kitchens, butler's pantries) are rising. Beverage centers, bars, and wine storage are increasingly common. Coffee stations and en-suite kitchenettes are viewed as lifestyle enhancements. Outdoor kitchens are now expected in many markets. Refrigeration appears in bathrooms (skincare), offices, and guest suites. Multigenerational living drives multi-kitchen design. Post-COVID entertaining shifted bar culture into the home. Lifestyle-Driven Design Trends Hospitality influences residential expectations. Convenience and personalization outweigh pure status signaling. Aging in place is shaping appliance planning (drawer refrigeration, wall ovens). Durability is increasingly valued over trend-based aesthetics. Remote work drives integrated kitchenettes and beverage access in home offices. Multiple laundry setups reflect modern household logistics. Status vs. Practicality Status still influences resale-driven decisions in some cases. However, emotional connection tends to be with category (cooking, entertaining) rather than brand alone. Longevity and service reliability often justify premium selections. Magazine-driven or editorial glamour exists—but practical function ultimately wins. Role of the Professional Designer Designers provide budget discipline and scope management. They help clients make decisions faster, reducing cost creep. They balance aspiration with feasibility. Professional oversight protects long-term value. Design is positioned not as a privilege, but as a necessity. Market & Cultural Influences COVID permanently shifted how homes are used. Entertaining moved inward; bar and pizza oven sales spiked. Multigenerational living increased spatial complexity. Social media informs but can distort expectations. Consumers increasingly research via reviews and digital channels. Clients are more cautious amid economic and tariff uncertainty. Guiding Principle “Proper planning prevents poor performance.” Early, honest, and intentional planning reduces regret. Design is both a desire business and a service industry. The goal is not excess—it is alignment between space and life.