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Toni and Joe discuss flashbacks & shenanigans in the reverently referential Doctor Who episode The Unicorn and the Wasp. If you're interested in being a Friend of Rassilon, click here. Download • YouTube • RSS • Patreon • iTunes • Google Play • ESO Network

Toni and Joe discuss flashbacks & shenanigans in the reverently referential Doctor Who episode The Unicorn and the Wasp. If you’re interested in being a Friend of Rassilon, click here. Download • YouTube • RSS • Patreon • iTunes • Google Play • ESO Network The post The Watch-A-Thon of Rassilon: Episode 199: The Unicorn and the Wasp (Fluff Enough) appeared first on The ESO Network.

Ashlee is joined by New York Times Best Selling Author, Dave Wedge, to talk about his new book, Blizzard of Lies and Ashlee receives a talkback which sparks an interesting thought. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We're talking about all the words on the front of your product packaging, things like "medical grade," "clean," "clinically proven," "natural" — the phrases that sound official. But is it really official?We also have Carli's review of Medik8's new PDRN serum, an update on Bettina's Crown Affair Finishing Hair Spray (it's not looking promising guys), plus our MVPs! A tubing mascara that survived 38-degree heat in Vietnam without smudging, flaking or budging, and a new makeup brush collection you'll want in your kit.Crown Affair Finishing Hair Spray  Medik8 Exo-PDRN Prismatic+ Pro ConcentrateMediK8 Clinic Locator The Beauty PlanMVPs:Revlon All In Lash Lift Tubing Mascara BlackMecca Cosmetica Buffing & Sculpting BrushMecca Cosmetica Domed Face BrushMecca Cosmetica Double-Ended Complexion BrushListen: Triple Cleansing, Glazed Hair & What It Actually Takes To Be A Cruelty-Free Brand (with Michelle Thew, from Leaping Bunny)Support TBP with a tip or donation at ko-fi.com/thatbeautypodcast*We use some affiliate links here and we may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase. Thanks for your support!Credits:Thank you to Medik8 for supporting this episode Your hosts & producers: Carli Alman & Bettina Tyrrell.Follow us on Instagram: @thatbeautypodcastFollow us on Tiktok: @thatbeautypodcastJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/260952718436828/

This class was originally taught by Julie Jancius in 2020 as part of the Angel Membership Program. Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome back to the Angels & Awakening Podcast. I'm your host and author, Julie Jancius. Friends, this one stopped me in my tracks when I first channeled it — and I think it's going to do the same for you. We are talking about Archangel Ariel, the soul contracts behind our animals, and the 37.2 trillion cherubs working in every cell of your body to hold the door to God's energy open for you.

Mike, Iain, and Jonah talk about slow moving squad building and focus on ins and outs. We also do a fun fantasy draft to determine the best World Cup XI of Spurs players.   Please feel free to comment on our socials, leave us a rating and for god's sake auto-download so you never miss an episode. Wicked Spursy can be found on all your favorite podcast platforms as well as  Instagram @wickedspursypod Bluesky @wickedspursypod.bsky.social COYS

PJ is on a crusade this week and demanding justice for pigeons; the humble messengers have been doing the Lord's work for us, and we repay them by calling them rats in the sky. The lads are also analysing why Peppa Pig isn't great for kids, and ask a very important question: where on earth is Corinne Bailey Rae? The theme for this week is herd mentality, and Kevin and PJ both had very different experiences growing up. PJ tried his best to fit in with the boys, and Kevin marched to the beat of his own drum. It's all come good now though, because they're both well able to keep from following the crowd and express their distaste for everything from Birkin bags to natural wine. Purchase Happy Campers Tour Tickets here

Venus sits down Mistress B about her 25-year marriage that grew from a single dare into a layered cuckolding and femdom dynamic built on trust, deep honesty, and a lot of playful experimentation. We dig into what women actually carry in these relationships, from emotional caretaking to navigating authenticity, boundaries, and respect when fantasies get real.• A first leap into non-monogamy sparked by a Halloween dare• The “cuck spiral” after the first real experience and how it impacts the relationship• Emotional caretaking and the mental load women often hold• Chastity as a practical tool for teasing and stability• Feminization and sissy play as a state of mind rather than a costume• “Cuckblocking” as orgasm-driven mood shifts that derail connection• Moving from a bull stable to a long-term connected bull• Forced bi exploration and how to keep everyone safe and respected• Why respect does not have to disappear when roles flipEmail Mistress B: leavesfall46@gmail.comJoin Mistress B & Venus for Pillow Talk August 14th at 3pm PT, 6pm ET, live in the Queens Quarters Community❤️Venus Connections❤️ - Matchmaking for loving cuckolding relationships and female-led relationships. Learn more at https://www.venusconnections.com/ Give her what she wants

Yo! Radical beings of Earth! Welcome back to BS Reactor, broadcasting in simulated stereo and approximately six shades of neon. This week, the crew continues their discussion of Earth Girls Are Easy—the cinematic smoothie where aliens, romance, hair spray, and  California all accidentally achieve critical mass. Now for the mandatory disclaimer section. This episode contains spoilers. Big, fluorescent spoilers with shoulder pads and tragic credit scores. It also contains profanity. Bright, colorful profanity. The sort that arrives in a pink convertible blasting synth-pop. If you're new here, I'm Janet: voiceover bot, retro operating system, and proud owner of the newly reinstalled Common Sense Expansion Pack. Version 1.2. It still crashes whenever humans try to jumpscare me. it's a known bug. If you'd like to bask in our totally righteous archive, head over to BSReactor.com. It's like a video rental store, except nobody charges you eight dollars because you forgot to rewind Short Circuit. Now grab your leg warmers... Fluff your bangs... And prepare yourselves for more aliens, more valley weirdness, and enough neon to give a highlighter performance anxiety. Let's boogie.

We are thrilled to bring you this special installment of our summer "best of" series! While the team takes a short summer break, we are reliving some of our absolute favorite episodes. Today, we are joined by Ballard Designs' own in-house bedding and bath expert, Amy Jordan. With nine years at the company, Amy is the creative force behind the perfectly layered, catalog-worthy beds we all swoon over. Amy sits down with Caroline, Taryn, and Liz to break down everything you need to know about creating a beautiful, comfortable nest. From thread counts and fabric types to the secrets of mixing textures and arranging pillows, this episode is a masterclass in achieving the perfect bed. Quick Decorating Takeaways: Know Your Bedding Materials: Percale acts like a crisp white button-up shirt and sleeps cooler, whereas sateen has a slight sheen and a tighter weave that sleeps warmer. Linen is highly breathable, becomes softer the more you wash it, and is incredibly durable—often lasting up to five years. Avoid the "Blob" Effect: Don't just throw a single, solid duvet across the entire mattress. Break the bed up visually into thirds by folding the duvet down to expose a contrasting coverlet or quilt in the middle, leaving the fluffy duvet at the bottom. Show Off the "Bell" of the Bed: When draping a quilt at the foot of the bed, pull the corners out into a triangle fold. This styling trick shows off how the fabric drapes and highlights decorative corner details, like a Greek key trim. Double-Stuff for Fluff: The ultimate catalog styling secret for an ultra-plush bed is to double-stuff your duvet cover by putting two inserts inside it. Size Up Your Sham Inserts: To make the flanges of a euro sham stand up perfectly and to reduce fabric wrinkles, purchase an insert that is two inches larger than the sham (e.g., a 28-inch insert for a 26-inch sham). The Fluffing Trick: When placing your insert into a sham, shake it so all the fill settles to the bottom, then turn it upside down so that the fullest part sits at the top to support the flange. Polyfill vs. Down: While down is luxurious, it can shift around inside the duvet cover. Polyfill is often better for maintaining its shape and structure without requiring constant fluffing. What You'll Hear on This Episode: 00:34 Intro to our summer series and welcoming bedding expert Amy Jordan 02:59 Breaking down materials: The differences between percale, sateen, and linen 09:15 Understanding the difference between coverlets, quilts, and duvet inserts 11:50 How to properly layer a bed to avoid the distracting "blob" look 14:06 Styling the "bell" of the bed for a beautiful, draped effect 18:40 Navigating pillow arrangements and the benefits of a long lumbar pillow 25:00 The challenge of deep mattresses and getting coverlets to tuck properly 28:00 Box springs, the hassle of bed skirts, and why fully upholstered beds are easier 33:26 Bedding strategies for kids' rooms, including the European duvet method 35:05 Choosing between down and polyfill inserts for your duvet 41:40 Caroline's exact bed-making routine, hospital corners, and sham insert sizing tricks 47:18 The catalog secret to achieving maximum fluff: Double-stuffing the duvet 55:09 The great debate: Who actually makes their bed every morning? Also Mentioned: Shop Ballard Designs Bedding Please send in your decorating dilemmas to podcast@ballarddesigns.net so we can help you with your space! And of course, subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your 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

Most corporate wellness programs are built on a fundamental flaw: paying people to do something they already want to do. If you have to incentivize an employee to drink a glass of water, you have muddied the water and completely missed the point of true wellness. In 2026, the traditional carrot-and-stick approach to wellness is a failing strategy.My guest, Brittany Nelson, joins me to discuss how to rescue employers from the "golden handcuffs" of outdated wellness vendors. Brittany shares her journey from working on a Toyota assembly line to becoming a Registered Dietitian and Certified Health Value Professional. We discuss why tracking VOI (Value on Investment) is replacing ROI, why EAP utilization hovering at 2% is actually a massive red flag, and how to restructure plan designs to remove useless premium differentials. If you want to stop checking boxes and start building a real culture of well-being for your clients, this episode will change the way you approach population health.▶▶ Sign Up For Your Free Discovery Callcompletegameu.com/agaTimestamped Outline(00:00) Welcome Aboard: Introducing Brittany Nelson and the Evolution of Corporate Wellness(01:21) From the Toyota Assembly Line to Registered Dietitian(03:00) The Shift to Insurance: Scaling Clinical Expertise from One-on-One to One-to-Many(04:22) The "Fluff" of Wellness: Why CFOs Demand Quantitative Metrics Over Testimonials(05:54) Why Traditional Wellness Fails: The Problem with Paying People to be Healthy(08:08) The "Golden Handcuffs": How Employers Get Trapped in Unproductive Vendor Spend(10:23) Unwinding the Trap: Strategic Steps to Lowering Investment and Boosting Value (VOI)(12:56) Culture vs. Program: Why Free Time is the Best Wellness Incentive(15:46) The Goal of Participation: When Simple Incentives Actually Work(17:28) Start with the Why: Aligning Wellness with Corporate Core Values(19:54) Designing a 2026 Wellness Strategy: Measuring What Matters and Using AI(22:45) The Accountability Factor: Moving Beyond the "10,000 Step Tracker on a Dog" Joke(24:06) The Mental Health Misconception: Why 2% EAP Utilization is a Major Problem(26:01) Rebranding Free Counseling: Removing the Stigma and Testing Your Own EAP(30:31) The Flaw of Vendor-Generated Reports: Understanding Regression to the Mean(32:41) Consumer Healthcare Education: Shifting Focus from Vegetables to EOBs(34:11) Brittany's Lightning Round: The 36-Year-Old "Son," Hotworx Barre, and Dragon FictionCONNECT WITH ANDY NEARY

Find out how a film critic and a drag queen created and self-published a delightful children's book about 'Your Fluff is Enough.'

Angela Clark - Mubarak is a senior digital and eCommerce executive with 30 years of experience building and transforming digital businesses at some of the world's most recognized consumer brands — including Patagonia, Levi Strauss, eBay, elf Cosmetics, Williams-Sonoma, True Religion, and Eddie Bauer.  Most recently VP of Digital at Patagonia, Angela now leads Eclipse Advisory Group, a consultancy focused on helping PE-backed brands, legacy retailers, and DTC startups unlock digital growth. She serves on the board of the California State Park Foundation, is an incoming Fellow at the Graham School at the University of Chicago, sits on the Total Retail Advisory Board, and has been recognized as a Direct 60 Honoree and CommerceNext 2024 Leader to Watch. She is based in LA, where is an avid cycler and dog mom to Maximus and Chloe and super auntie to her 12 yr nephew Evan. In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro [02:31] Adapting old strategies to new mediums  [07:33] Sponsor: Klaviyo [09:39] Measuring success beyond simple revenue [14:23] Sponsor: Intelligems [16:24] Resisting trends that mismatch your brand [19:14] Sponsor: Electric Eye [20:19] Investing resources where they matter most [24:25] Moving away from the promotional drug [29:27] Callouts [29:37] Defining your target market sweet spot  Resources: Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on Youtube Retail Legacy Meets Digital Disruption eclipsemedia365.com/ Follow Angela Clark - Mubarak linkedin.com/in/angclrk/ Book a demo today at intelligems.io/ Get your free demo klaviyo.com/honest   Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connect If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

Learning and development facilitator Nikki Cross joined me on Ditching Hourly to share how she turned business books into a private podcast book club that helps members apply what they read.Nikki explains the mechanics of her Inner Work Business Book Club, how she uses a private podcast to turn book ideas into implementation, and why structure matters when business books are trying to change behavior instead of merely transferring information.Learn more about Nikki Cross and her work at The Inner Work. (00:00) - Introduction (00:22) - Nikki's Inner Work Business (01:38) - From Public Podcast to Private Book Club (06:32) - How the Book Club Episodes Work (13:51) - Reading Along, Listening Along, or Both (20:58) - From Edutainment to Implementation (24:03) - Fluff, Structure, and Business Books (31:42) - Choosing Books and Integration Months (36:50) - Books as Cheap Expertise, Audio as Proof (41:43) - How to Find Nikki ----Do you have questions about how to improve your business? Things like:Value pricing your work instead of billing for your time?Positioning yourself as the go-to person in your space?Productizing your services so you never have to have another awkward sales call or spend hours writing another custom proposal?Book a one-on-one coaching call with me and get answers to these questions and others in the time it takes to get ready for work in the morning.Best of all, you're covered by my 100% satisfaction guarantee. If at the end of the call, you don't feel like it was worth it, just say the word, and I'll refund your purchase in full.To book your one-on-one coaching call, go to: https://jonathanstark.com/callI hope to see you there!

Summer is here and we're wondering what the young bulls are up to besides e-bikes & peptides! Golfers can't seem to catch a break, and nobody cares about the World Cup. Air travel obviously makes it through the cracks and reading kind of rules.Hollywood 6/20NYC 6/27New Jersey 6/28@vic.emp IG@earlymorningpod TikTok

Harry's Tale of Four Warlords army heads to Seven Stones, the fluffiest tournament on the calendar. Will the army prove itself finally? Is it suitably themed? Featuring interviews with winners, and all our opponents! Support the pod; patreon.com/entmoot Get in Touch: Entmootpodcast@gmail.com

Inflation is squeezing consumer paychecks, forcing shoppers to trade down to smaller pack sizes and private labels just to get by. Navigating this hyper-competitive landscape requires immediate adaptability because retail space is earned every single day. Brooke Hardin, an experienced entrepreneur who has spent 15 years navigating the Walmart ecosystem from store leadership development to the broker side, breaks down exactly how small brands can survive and scale in this environment.We sit down to unpack the tactical blueprint for modern supplier success. Our conversation covers the strict execution of the sundown rule, optimizing the digital shelf via ecom penetration, budgeting for search spend through Walmart Connect, and utilizing clean data visuals to tell an immediate story. Brooke also shares her unique philosophy on why the best vendor meetings involve closing the PowerPoint entirely to prioritize organic dialogue.The operational reality of retail means managing tight margin windows and holding partners to incredibly high standards. You will walk away from this episode with a system for auditing your price slope against the rest of the market and a framework for asking buyers open-ended questions that uncover their true category pain points.If you care about retail supply chains, category management, and strategic brand growth, you'll get a lot from this. Please remember to Subscribe and Share. Let us know in the comments: What is the single biggest question you need to start asking your buyers to truly understand their margin pressure?

Apple just announced its “new” Siri AI. But is is ACTUALLY new? And will Apple actually be able to ship it? At its WWDC 2026 conference, Apple unveiled kinda the same thing it promoted at its WWDC 2024 conference but failed to deliver on. There's a new Siri AI and improved Apple Intelligence that the company said will be rolling out later. So what does it do? And should you start readjusting your workflow now? We break it all down in today's episode. Apple's New Siri AI: Productivity Gamechanger or More Apple Intelligence Marketing Fluff? — An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan WilsonNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageToday's Episode on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:Apple Intelligence and Siri AI OverviewApple's AI Announcement History and LawsuitsSiri AI's Context-Aware Capabilities ExplainedApple Intelligence Feature Availability TimelineNew Siri AI App and Cross-Device SyncVisual Intelligence and Spatial Reframing DemoHardware Requirements for Siri AI FeaturesGoogle Gemini Partnership for Apple IntelligenceComparison With Copilot, Gemini, and ClaudeLimitations and Delays in AI RolloutOn-Screen Awareness and Web SummarizationConsumer Usefulness and Privacy PositioningTimestamps:00:00 Discussing Apple's new Siri AI04:02 Apple's AI challenges and legal issues09:23 New Siri app syncing feature11:48 Siri's unhelpful AI response13:56 Apple's new AI photo tools18:26 Apple Intelligence controversy in 202421:21 Frustrations with Siri's dictation24:10 Concerns about Apple's AI performance26:54 Apple's late AI strategy29:39 Ending and call to actionKeywords: Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, Apple AI update, new Siri, AI productivity, Apple WWDC, iOS 27, Apple developer beta, context-aware AI, Apple intelligence features, Apple class action lawsuit, Apple AI lawsuit, Siri app, on-device AI, Apple iCloud sync, Siri on-screen awareness, visual intelligence, spatial reframing, Apple photo editing AI, image playground, Apple Safari AI, Apple privacy, Google Gemini partnership, Apple-Google AI, private cloud compute, edge AI models, AI reasoning, unified memory requirement, iPhone 17 Pro Max, Mac M chips AI, Apple dictation, AI assistant, message summarization, reminder integration, mail suggestion AI, home camera AI, AI in CarPlay, call context AI, slow AI response time, AI rollouts, AI hardware limitations, AI worldwide availability, Apple AI in EU, AI in China, privacy in AI, Apple Vision Pro AI, calendar AI integration, Copilot alternative, ChatGPT comparison, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Google Circle to Search, Claude AI, AI writing tools, AI summarization, AI message context, AI-powered reminders.Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Start Here ▶️Not sure where to start when it comes to AI? Start with our Start Here Series. You can listen to the first drop -- Episode 691 -- or get free access to our Inner Cricle community and all episodes: StartHereSeries.com Also, here's a link to the entire series on a Spotify playlist. 

Ben Maller talks about A.J. Brown calling his new gig with the Patriots "close to heaven", Eagles LT Jordan Mailata saying "thank god" the A.J. Brown trade is over, Jim Schwartz saying had he stayed with the Browns it would have been a bad situation, Password: Word Game of the Stars, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show #2666 Show Notes: Rededicate 250 livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/f4W49f2QVJo Laura Ann GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-a-single-mom-with-autistic-daughters-car-replac?lang=en_US&ts=1779099470 Psalm 78: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm%2078&version=KJV Rededicate 250 Speakers: https://freedom250.org/news/freedom-250-to-host-historic-rededicate-250-gathering

This podcast covers episodes 11,854 to 11,858. Will steals money from the Rovers' safe and makes plans to escape to France with Megan. David announces that he can't live under the same roof as Jodie, so she looks for an alternative arrangement. Gary remains Kit's number one suspect in Theo's murder and raids the builder's yard for clues. Sam's stress levels manifest themselves in troubling ways as his senses become untrustworthy. Daniel's measuring a new cardigan. Dorin's banned from sugar. The ghost of Alan can rest. Become a Friend of the Podcast: https://patreon.com/thetalkofthestreet Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/thetalkofthestreet Write to the show: The Talk of the Street, PO Box 12, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827, United States Email the show: thetalkofthestreet@gmail.com 

Send us Fan MailAt some point, job titles stopped making sense. This week on the Mike & Blaine Podcast, we ask a simple question that's surprisingly hard to answer: what do you actually do? From “growth strategist” to “customer success architect” to “fractional everything,” modern work has gotten harder to explain—and significantly easier to inflate.In this episode, we break down why job titles have become so vague, why nobody wants to sound simple anymore, and how this trend is actively damaging your business strategy. When your team uses confusing internal jargon or overly complex external titles, it creates friction in your sales process, erodes trust with prospects, and muddies your internal communication. If your messaging relies on a buzzword-heavy title to sound important, you are likely losing potential revenue. We discuss the strategic advantage of clarity and why the most effective leaders and high-performers are the ones who can explain their value in a single, simple sentence. Because if it takes five minutes to explain what you do… something is definitely off.Head over to mikeandblaine.com to buy us a beer! We want to hear from you! beer@mikeandblaine.comThanks to our Beer Sponsors:• Karen Hairston from 3S Smart Consulting: 3ssmartconsulting.com • Neighbor Pat • DevinListen to all our episodes at mikeandblaine.comLearn about: Cash Flow Mike who trains CPAs to provide effective advisory to their clients at cashflowmike.com Dryrun Cash Flow Forecasting for the office of the CFO where they get finance teams out of spreadsheets at dryrun.comWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HdM0QXiTm1k#JobTitles #WorkCulture #LinkedInLife #CareerTalk #BusinessStrategy #ManagementTips #Hiring #ProfessionalDevelopment #CorporateJargon #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #LeadershipSkills #SalesStrategy #Productivity #MarketingStrategy #ProfessionalGrowth #Management #HRTips @LinkedIn @Indeed @Glassdoor @HarvardBusinessReview @ForbesSupport the showCatch more episodes, see our sponsors and get in touch at https://mikeandblaine.com/

The National Football Show with Dan Sileo — NFL news, debate, and hot takes. Dan Sileo opens the show with a Sixers post-sweep meltdown over Joel Embiid bringing his kid to the podium, then walks the chat through how Jeremy Fowler's brand-new Hurts buying-in story is payback for the Bob Lang crossroads expose from a month ago. Subscribe for daily NFL coverage.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ryan “Fluff” Bruce is back, and this time it's less about chasing tones and more about chasing sanity. After more than a decade in the YouTube trenches, Fluff joins Blake to talk about what happens when the thing you built starts to feel like a treadmill set to “forever.” Social media burnout, algorithm roulette, and the strange reality of being “internet famous” without it always translating to real life… it's all on the table. They get into the evolution from scrappy early content days to a world where nobody cares about subscriber counts anymore (seriously), why passion still beats strategy every time, and how Fluff is shifting his focus toward building something that actually lasts. Along the way, there's talk of signature guitars, starting new ventures behind the scenes, and why doing cool stuff with cool people might be the only goal that actually holds up. Also: vintage gear chaos, tuning guitars lower than nature intended, and a brief but important appreciation for YouTube dads teaching the world how to fix toilets. It's thoughtful, it's a little existential, and it's exactly what happens when two long-time creators zoom out and ask, “what are we even doing here?” Support The Show And Connect! The Text Chat is back! Hit me up at (503) 751-8577 You can also help out with your gear buying habits by purchasing stuff from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tonemob.com/reverb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tonemob.com/sweetwater⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or grabbing your guitar/bass strings from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tonemob.com/stringjoy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Cattitude, host Michelle Fern welcomes Ashley OBryan, founder and CEO of Fluff & Boots, for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about creating a home that's both cat-friendly and human-friendly. From stylish litter boxes and purposeful cat furniture to multiple comfort zones that reduce feline stress, Ashley shares smart ways to blend design, wellness, and practicality for modern cat households. Plus, the conversation dives into advocacy beyond adoption—covering TNR, ethical pet products, declaw awareness, supporting small businesses, and how everyday choices can make a real difference for cats everywhere. A must-listen for cat lovers who want beautiful homes and a better world for felines.EPISODE NOTES: Style Meets Whiskers: Smart Living for Cat PeopleBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cattitude-the-1-cat-podcast--6666768/support.

Last year we interviewed Justin Thomas James from Soundbooth Theater and to prepare for that, several of us read Dead Tired that he did some of the voice work on and was written by Ravensdagger. They liked it so much the rest of us read it and loved it as well. Now we get to interview the author himself! He has multiple book series to include Dead Tired, Stray Cat Strut, Fluff, and Cinnamon Bun just to name a few. I have a feeling we're about to find several more series to listen to.Ravensdagger Online: Patreon: LinkRoyal Road: Link Amazon: Link Audible: LinkHost: Eugene StephensGuest: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew, Shaun McLaren, RavensdaggerJustin Thomas James on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.Like the show? Support us by rating and reviewing wherever you listen. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram.Listen and subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and YouTube.

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Send us Fan MailWhat does it actually take to go from backstage with the Rolling Stones and Lady Gaga to losing everything and rebuilding from scratch? In this episode, Hina sits down with Tara Stubbins, founder of Take It Easy Group and the no-nonsense brand F the Fluff, who has spent a decade learning success secrets from the world's most iconic performers - and then had to use every single one of them to survive her own business collapse.Tara gets brutally honest about crashing from 750K to under 20K a month, the moment a bubble bath nearly broke her, and why the middle part of every comeback story is the piece nobody talks about. This is the conversation founders actually need.Key TakeawaysThe one thing every rock star, CEO and athlete has in common is extreme singular focus. Morning routines are just the vehicle. Focus is the destination. You cannot automate your way out of chasing the wrong numbers. Get the right clients, not just more clients. Asking for help is not weakness. You are only as successful as your network. The middle part of recovery is the most important and most overlooked story in business.Episode HighlightsBackstage with Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga and Elon Musk The business that crashed from 750K to 20K in three months Why the bubble bath advice almost broke Tara completely The math equation Hollywood uses to explain diluted focus This or That with TaraTimestamps02:08 Behind the scenes with iconic performers 03:39 What ties all high achievers together 05:08 How Tara got started in the music industry 08:21 Lessons from rock stars applied to business 10:12 The 10 billion dollar productivity industry 12:48 Business failure, lawsuits and rebuilding 17:28 From 750K to 20K in three months 22:01 Why founders need to talk about payroll27:13 The bubble bath moment that changed everything 34:49 Sacrifices Tara made along the way 37:49 What F the Fluff actually means 39:06 Rock stars vs founders - who's harder to manage 40:49 This or That 43:00 Tara's life as a movie 44:44 One message to leave the world with 45:06 Where to find TaraConnect with Tara LinkedIn: Tara Stubbins Website: takeiteaseygroup.comConnect with Hina WEBSITE I https://thehinasiddiqui.com/ LINKEDIN I / hinasiddiqui INSTAGRAM I @hinawithwings YOUTUBE I / @thehinasiddiqui Email I hina@thehinasiddiqui.comCheck out Hina's books: https://amzn.to/3B65Wz7Production Credit: Edited and produced by @the32collective_ / https://www.the32collective.co/

Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. J. Mark Pool joins us to share how he rebuilt his career after stepping away from a long‑time W‑2 role and discovering locum tenens in 2023. After more than a decade of Q2 call, building service lines, and carrying a demanding surgical workload, Dr. Pool found himself burned out, navigating administrative conflict, and unsure of what came next. A three‑month sabbatical — and a well‑timed phone call — opened the door to a completely new way of practicing medicine.Dr. Pool walks through how he went from skepticism about locums to securing his first assignment in just a few weeks, thanks to the IMLC and expedited credentialing. He shares what it's been like to work across 17 different programs, how he juggles multiple assignments at once, and why the flexibility to protect family time has been life‑changing.Dr. Pool also dives into the leadership lessons he never received in training but now considers essential. He explains how pursuing an MBA and a PhD in leadership transformed the way he shows up in the OR, builds rapport with new teams, and adapts to different environments and equipment with humor, humility, and collaboration. His approach has not only strengthened patient care but also earned him repeat invitations from programs across the country.Whether you're a surgeon considering a career reset, a physician curious about the logistics of multi‑state locums work, or someone interested in blending medicine with entrepreneurship, Dr. Pool's story is candid and full of practical insight.Explore more of Dr. Pool's work: YouTube: @jmarkpoolmdPodcast: Locums-Wise & Cut the Fluff with Dr. Mark PoolBook: Your Simply Minimized Roadmap to Bypass Surgery

Meliss laughs at her Moms intense cleaning, how Vanessa Bayer showed me the way to taking care of face skin, and how 90's had the best cartoon theme songs! 

It's Let's Rage Coogs, the original Houston Cougars postgame show, presented by the Saxenian Family! Join Andy Yanez, Dayon Dunlap, Kris Gardner and former UH guard Robert "Fluff" McKiver as they react to UH-Illinois in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Tournament! Thumbnail photo courtesy UH athletics.#gocoogs #collegebasketball #big12

People love to call romance “fluff.” Easy. Predictable. Not real literature. In this episode, Skye and Sarah challenge that assumption head-on. They break down why romance is so often dismissed, what “substance” actually means, and why stories centered on love and emotional growth are taken less seriously in the first place. Spoiler: it has nothing to do with the quality of the genre, and everything to do with what truly scares us. Read Skye's books here. Read Sarah's books here.

It's Let's Rage Coogs, the original Houston Cougars postgame show, presented by the Saxenian Family! Join Andy Yanez, Dayon Dunlap, Kris Gardner and former UH guard Robert "Fluff" McKiver as they react to UH-TAMU in the second round of the NCAA Tournament! Thumbnail photo by Andy Yanez!#gocoogs #collegebasketball #big12

It is Spring and time for the Annual Hop-a-Thon. Thistle, Pip, Hopper, and Dr. Fluff are hoping to win, so they head off to a self-help conference to improve their hops but come away with something even better.  ✔️ Perfect for ages 4+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

It's Let's Rage Coogs, the original Houston Cougars postgame show, presented by the Saxenian Family! Join Andy Yanez, Dayon Dunlap, Kris Gardner and former UH guard Robert "Fluff" McKiver as they talk all things UH-Arizona in the Big 12 Tournament! Thumbnail photo by Andy Yanez!#gocoogs #collegebasketball #big12

It's Let's Rage Coogs, the original Houston Cougars postgame show, presented by the Saxenian Family! Join Andy Yanez, Dayon Dunlap, Kris Gardner and former UH guard Robert "Fluff" McKiver as they react to UH's NCAA Tournament seeding! Thumbnail photo by Andy Yanez!#gocoogs #collegebasketball #big12

It's Let's Rage Coogs presented by the Saxenian Family with Fluff, Andy, Kris and Dayon talking all things UH-KU.#gocoogs #collegebasketball #big12 #ncaa

It's Let's Rage Coogs, the original Houston Cougars postgame show, presented by the Saxenian Family! Join Andy Yanez, Dayon Dunlap, Kris Gardner and former UH guard Robert "Fluff" McKiver as they talk all things UH-BYU in the Big 12 Tournament! Thumbnail photo by Andy Yanez!#gocoogs #collegebasketball #big12

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Tech Diva Biz Talks is talking to a strategist who cuts through the noise like a laser. Ryan Burch is the Founder of Tobie Group, a consultancy built on one simple belief: businesses deserve better marketing.After running advertising campaigns for major Fortune 500 brands at eBay, Ryan saw firsthand how bloated budgets, buzzwords, and confusion often get in the way of real results. So he built something different. At Tobie Group, he delivers smart strategy, flexible support, and marketing that actually moves the needle.With 20+ years of experience across retail, healthcare, financial services, SaaS, education, and consumer products, Ryan brings a rare dual perspective; he's been on both the agency side and inside the pressure cooker of corporate teams. That's why he's known for simplifying the complex, cutting the fluff, and helping overwhelmed teams regain clarity.From paid media and SEO to CRM systems, marketing tech, and the new world of AI and automation, Ryan helps businesses stay competitive, sustainable, and dialed-in to what actually works, not what's trending this week.He also publishes Office Hours, a marketing newsletter for business owners who want practical insights without burnout, and he advises nonprofits and startups while breaking down classic ads for timeless marketing lessons.So get ready, because today, we're diving into the kind of marketing clarity every business owner needs.Tobie GroupAds Report CardSend us a messageBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDigital Marketing PlatformContent Creator Machine - The integrated all-in-one online marketing, business tool/platform.Altogether Domains, Hosting and MoreBringing your business online - domain names, web design, branded email, security, hosting and more.Digital Business CardsLet's speed up your follow up. Get a digital business card.Small Business Legal ServicesYour Small Business Legal Plan can help with any business legal matter.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showWant to be a guest on Tech Diva Biz Talks? Send Audrey Wiggins a message on PodMatch, here: podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/audreywiggins To work with Audrey schedule a breakthrough/discovery session.

It's Let's Rage Coogs, the original Houston Cougars postgame show, presented by the Saxenian Family! Join Andy Yanez, Dayon Dunlap, Kris Gardner and former UH guard Robert "Fluff" McKiver as they talk all things UH-OSU! Thumbnail photo by Andy Yanez!#gocoogs #collegebasketball #big12

It's Let's Rage Coogs, the original Houston Cougars postgame show, presented by the Saxenian Family! Join Andy Yanez, Dayon Dunlap, Kris Gardner and former UH guard Robert "Fluff" McKiver as they talk all things UH-Baylor! Thumbnail photo by Andy Yanez!#gocoogs #collegebasketball #big12

This week's throwback guest is Belal Batrawy. Myself and many others consider Belal a sales industry legend, some of you may know him by his slogan “Death To Fluff” (which we get into in this episode). Belal is a life-long builder, he went from building Legos to building startups from the ground up. He has won numerous awards including Salesforce Top Sales Influencer, Salesloft REVstart Award Winner, Crunchbase 25 Leaders to Follow and many more. Since this episode originally aired (Episode 84), Belal became the Head of Key Accounts at Hyperbound. In this episode, we discussed:The Start of “Death To Fluff”The Law of ReciprocityHolding Yourself To More Than The ScorecardJust In Time EnablementWhat His Religion Taught Him About BusinessThe Importance of Learning Psychology As A SellerMuch MoreEnjoy this week's episode with Belal Batrawy.____________________________________________________________________________I am now in the early stages of writing my first book! In this book, I will be telling my story of getting into sales and the lessons I have learned so far, and intertwine stories, tips, and advice from the Top Sales Professionals In The World! As a first time author, I want to share these interviews with you all, and take you on this book writing journey with me! Like the show? Subscribe to the email: https://mailchi.mp/a71e58dacffb/welcome-to-the-20-podcast-communityI want your feedback!Reach out to 20percentpodcastquestions@gmail.com, or find me on LinkedIn.If you know anyone who would benefit from this show, share it along! If you know of anyone who would be great to interview, please drop me a line!Enjoy the show!

It's Let's Rage Coogs, the original Houston Cougars postgame show, presented by the Saxenian Family! Join Andy Yanez, Dayon Dunlap, Kris Gardner and former UH guard Robert "Fluff" McKiver as they talk all things UH-Colorado! Thumbnail photo by Andy Yanez!#gocoogs #collegebasketball #big12

Is positive psychology real science… or just another version of “just think positive” that ignores real stress?In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, Vanessa De Jesus Guzman sits down with positive psychology expert Diane Lang to explore what the research actually says about gratitude, resilience, mindset, and positive aging.If you are raising kids, juggling work, navigating midlife changes, or feeling stretched thin, you may have wondered whether practices like gratitude really make a difference. Is it toxic positivity? Or is there measurable science behind it?This conversation breaks down:The difference between positive psychology and forced positivityWhy we need three positive emotions to balance one negativeHow gratitude rewires the brain over timeThe role belief systems play in midlife transitions and agingWhy lifestyle and mindset influence longevity more than we thinkPositive psychology does not deny grief, anxiety, or depression. It works alongside therapy, medication, and traditional treatment to build emotional resilience and long-term wellbeing.For moms navigating stress, perimenopause, identity shifts, and the invisible load of family life, this episode offers practical, research-backed habits that are realistic, free, and sustainable.THREE KEY TAKEAWAYS1. Positive psychology is evidence-based and practical. It strengthens resilience without dismissing pain. It is about building emotional capacity, not pretending everything is fine.2. Gratitude and kindness shift your brain over time. Consistent daily practices improve sleep, mood, and stress recovery by retraining your negativity bias.3. Positive aging starts with mindset. Genetics play a role, but lifestyle, belief systems, relationships, and daily habits have significant influence over how we age physically and emotionally.Connect with Diane: https://dianelang.org/ If this episode challenged your thinking or shifted your perspective, share it with another mom who may need it.Because the more good we train our brains to notice, the more grounded we become.In a world where you are free to be anything, you are always free to be mindful.Send a textSupport the show120 COPING SKILLShttps://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-120copingskillsGET THE MUSE HEADBAND AT A DISCOUNT!https://choosemuse.com/freetobemindfulUse this link to get 15% off your total when you purchase the amazing brain sensing headband that tells you when you're in a meditative state and guides you to improve your practice.LET'S STAY CONNECTED:

In this episode, I'm walking you through why great podcast editing doesn't start with software, plugins, or secret shortcuts — it starts with knowing your audience. Once you're crystal clear on who you're talking to and what they value, editing becomes a lot easier: you simply remove anything that wastes their time or doesn't deliver value.Editing For ContentI'll share examples from real interviews (including Amy Poehler's “Good Hang” and conversations with my friends Daniel J. Lewis and Katie Krimitsos) to show how to tighten up questions, trim rambling answers, and keep the pace moving so your listeners stay engaged from start to finish.If you've ever listened back to your show and thought, “It's fine…but something feels off,” this one's for you.---Where To start?Editing starts with your audience, not your software Why the first question is, “Who am I talking to and what do they want?” How knowing your audience's problems, language, and attention span guides every cut. The “vegetarian at dinner” analogy: if you know who's coming, you know what not to serve.Did they actually answer the question?Using Amy Poehler's friend and Jennifer Lawrence as an example of a non-answer answer.How to spot when guests talk *around* a question instead of answering it.When to follow up, when to re-ask more simply, and when to just fix it in the edit.Cut the fluff, keep the valueTrimming long-winded questions where the host gives too much backstory.Shortening guest answers that wander, repeat, or add no value to the listener.Why you don't need to include your guest “thinking out loud” to get to the point.Friends, comfort, and wasted timeHow being comfortable with guests (friends, colleagues) can lead to bloated conversations.Why “fun to say” isn't the same as “valuable to hear” for your audience.The discipline of deleting entire questions and answers that just don't land.Content editing vs. cosmetic editing Why removing bad questions is more powerful than removing ums and uhs. When it makes sense to leave in human imperfections for a natural feel. The mindset shift from “How do I make this cleaner?” to “How do I make this stronger?”Basic audio cleanup that actually matters A practical order of operations: repair first, then shape the sound. What plosives, noise gates, compression, EQ, and de-essers do in plain English. Why “listenable”