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We're back with molten hot cheese trivia in Part 2 with Fromologist Kyra James of OwnYourFunk.com. Part 1 covered the foundations and this week we address your listener questions about cows on boats, plant-based cheese options, how to properly store cheese, how cheese changes your brain chemistry, the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake, the great grilled cheese debate, DIY cheeses, squeaky curds, Missouri's cheese caves, the moon's composition, and the ultimate charcuterie board. Also: holes, and crystals and maggots, oh my![Content warning: we discuss dairy and do make acknowledgments of animal rights concerns, and next week we discuss vegan options in more depth. However this episode and expert's focus isn't the ethics of dairy farming as a whole, but rather the process of cheesemaking. We do have a future episode planned about plant-based diets.]Visit Kyra's website and follow her on Instagram and LinkedInDonations went to the Cheese Culture Coalition and Team Up's 2025 Building Schools in KenyaMore episode sources and linksSmologies (short, classroom-safe) episodesOther episodes you may enjoy: Gastroegyptology (BREAD BAKING), Food Anthropology (FEASTS), Critical Ecology (SOCIAL SYSTEMS + ENVIRONMENT), Mammalogy (MAMMALS), Bisonology (BUFFALO), Zymology (BEER), Gustology (TASTE), Disgustology (REPULSION TO GROSS STUFF), FIELD TRIP: I Go France and Learn Weird France StuffSponsors of OlogiesTranscripts and bleeped episodesBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!Follow Ologies on Instagram and BlueskyFollow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTokEditing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jake ChaffeeManaging Director: Susan HaleScheduling Producer: Noel DilworthTranscripts by Aveline Malek Website by Kelly R. DwyerTheme song by Nick Thorburn

Brian, Blake, and Richard are joined by Cyril Nigg from Reverb for Episode 574 as we ask - Are Reverb about to completely transform the second hand gear market...again? This week the guys are joined by the senior director of analytics from Reverb, Cyril Nigg, and they immediately go digging for the gear industry's dirty secrets. Reverb have just published their Reverb Price Index for the pedal market in 2025 and it makes fascinating reading. Cyril knows a vast amount about the market and has fantastic insights into the trends and movements that shape the gear world.Theres a potted history of Reverb and a look at what makes it unique, and this leads on to an in-depth look into the guitar and pedal market. Cyril also has some views on the rise of modeling pedals versus the classic multi-fx units of yore and the guys also look at the dynamics around a release before Cyril and Richard share some Microsynth woes. Do you think there is something magical about musical instruments from the past? It's the eternal question and as well asking Cyril to predict the future, we also look into the past. The guys are warmed to hear about some of the buying trends that follow events like the recent "Back to the Beginning" concert. There are also a bunch of insights into Reverb features that you may not know about before the guys touch on something that may change the second hand gear market forever. This is an awesome episode for anyone interested in the gear market and guitar gear in general - huge thanks to all the guys at Reverb! Electro Harmonix, Tuba Testers, Bad Monkey, More Nuno, Tony Iommi...it's all in this week's Chasing Tone!Check out some of these links from Reverb that we mention in the show:Reverb Artist Shops | Reverb Favorites | Trade inWe are on Patreon now too!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/chasingtonepodcast)Awesome Courses including the ULTIMATE MIDI COURSEhttps://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/Merch and DIY mods:https://www.wamplerdiy.com/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@chasingtonepodcastAwesome Course, Merch and DIY mods:https://www.guitarpedalcourse.com/https://www.wamplerdiy.com/Find us at:https://www.wamplerpedals.com/https://www.instagram.com/WamplerPedals/https://www.facebook.com/groups/wamplerfanpage/Contact us at: podcast@wamplerpedals.comSupport the show

Next year, Gretel and Steve Adams will celebrate the 20th farming season at Sunny Meadows Flower Farm in Columbus, Ohio. Far younger than the average U.S. farmer, these first-generation flower growers have built Sunny Meadows into an impressive floral enterprise encompassing more than 30 acres, employing a crew of few dozen folks, and producing tens […] The post Episode 725: Slow Flowers returns to Sunny Meadows Flower Farm to celebrate The Flower Farmers with Steve and Gretel Adams appeared first on Slow Flowers Podcast with Debra Prinzing.

In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...Sara Bendrick, landscape designer and host of DIY Network's "I Hate My Yard" and "Lawn & Order", to explore the home renovation industry, DIY vs. hiring a professional, tips and highlighting the process of renovation.If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved

Can Australian small caps turbocharge your investment portfolio? Vince Scully from LifeSherpa explores the risks and rewards of small cap investing. More information about the Life Sherpa ETF based portfolios available here.This conversation was based on a recent video that you can watch here.Blog post available at: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/vince-scully-small-capWatch on YouTubeLevel up your investing with Sharesight, Investopedia's #1 portfolio tracker for DIY investors. Track 240,000+ global stocks, crypto, ETFs and funds. Add cash accounts and property to get the full picture of your portfolio – all in one place. Ditch the chaos, track like a pro! Sharesight makes investing easy. Save 4 months on an annual paid plan at https://www.sharesight.com/sharesforbeginnersDisclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they're offering something of value.Shares for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Shares for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Shares for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview by Kris PetersMelbourne pop/punk/emo/rock outfit This Space Is Ours have rapidly built a name for themselves since kicking off in 2021. Backing up a string of energetic singles with a succession of memorable live performances, the band have steadily been building their name through a growing number of live shows, including sharing the stage with Bad/Love and Future Static, and in 2024 they celebrated a sold-out first headline show.But now the band are ready to expose a darker side to their light. A heavier, darker side that introduces itself courtesy of the band's upcoming single Picture Perfect Paper People, which will be premiered via HEAVY on 16/07/25 before being unleashed on the world the following day.HEAVY caught up with vocalist Gemma Dunsmore to go into greater detail."In the past, our singles before this year were more pop punk-esque," she explained, "and with these new singles and our upcoming EP, we wanted to move the instrumentation to be more heavy, while still keeping this emo tone to the vocals. So we got this cool contrast going, and this third single really cements that."As a young emerging band, the pressures on new material are overwhelming, especially in the current saturated environment. As such, we ask Dunsmore how much thought and planning went into releasing their first body of work."We had heaps of conversations around it," she affirmed. "Me (sic) and the bassist were more on the pop-punk side, wanting to stay a little bit more pop-ish, and then the guitarists grew up listening to prog and metalcore, and they were pushing for this heavier sound (laughs). So there was a lot of conversation to try and find a place that worked for everyone, and I reckon we got there."In the full interview, Gemma introduced their new single, Picture Perfect Paper People, and described the evolution of their sound towards a heavier style in their upcoming EP set for release in September. She emphasized the importance of organization and collaboration in the EP's planning process and hinted at a show in October, also exclusively releasing the EP title.The conversation also covered the creation of their music videos, with a focus on the DIY approach for Gone In May and the fun elements in My Name. We spoke more about what to expect musically from the upcoming EP, what is on the horizon for This Space Is Ours, including upcoming shows and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

Once hailed as a feminist rebellion on wheels, modern roller derby spins a complicated web of DIY empowerment, body-positivity, and community. From punny alter egos and glitter-soaked uniforms, to initiation rituals and injury worship, we unpack how the derby track became a sacred stage for self-invention. Rachel Rotten (@rachtilldeath), a longtime skater and derby lifer, joins us to share what it's really like on the inside: the unspoken rules, the identity shifts, and the brutal beauty of a sport that demands your body, your weekends, and possibly your soul??? Join us in our exploration of the cult-like sisterhood of Roller Derby! Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube!Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles. Thank you to our sponsors! Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/st3nalv7 #CashAppPod. As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Go to https://Quince.com/slac for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns. Please consider donating to those affected by ICE activity in the LA Area. Team SLAC are donating to the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, an LA-based immigrant rights organization providing legal services, policy advocacy, and direct aid to those most impacted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Caroline, Liz, and Taryn as they dive into their latest decorating trials and triumphs! In this episode, they share personal stories about DIY projects, home renovations, and creative adventures that highlight the joys—and sometimes challenges—of home decorating. Taryn kicks things off with her resourceful project dyeing bed skirts to match her bedroom wallpaper, achieving the perfect subtle blue-green shade. She also updates us on finishing a mural in her dining room and the ongoing process of finding just the right art for her space—plus the emotional satisfaction of checking rooms off her list. Liz discusses her basement storage renovation, highlighting lessons learned about contractor communication and expectations management. She also shares her experience with choosing a new paint color for her dining room, exploring how natural light and outdoor elements influence colors throughout the seasons. Caroline talks about her recent needlepoint stockings for her family—offering insights into her creative process and upcoming upholstery projects, including a custom daybed for her daughter. And before wrapping up, they all share some fun travel plans, like Liz's sidecar tour of Paris and Caroline's upcoming trip to France. What You'll Hear on This Episode: 0:00 Introduction & Quick Updates 1:00 Dyeing Bed Skirts & Finishing the Dining Room Mural 6:45 Decorating Challenges & Room Checklists 11:20 Basement Storage Renovation: Lessons & Expectations 16:30 Painting Colors & Seasonal Light Effects 27:00 Creative Projects: Stockings & Upholstery Plans 37:00 Travel Tales & Paris Adventures 42:00 Wrap-up & Housekeeping Also Mentioned: Shop Ballard Designs⁠ | Website 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

Episode 326: Texas Home Buying: Yeehaw or Yikes? Saddle Up with Homeowner Tips! Join host Craig Williams on this insightful episode of The Homeowner Show as he navigates the world of home buying in Texas, while his co-host Kevin is off exploring South America. This episode is packed with valuable advice for anyone looking to purchase a home, whether you're a DIY enthusiast or planning to hire professionals. Craig is joined by a panel of experts, including Stephanie Hale, owner of Traditions Mortgage Group, Brian Richardson from The Richardson Group Realtors, and James R. Ramirez from AmeriSpec Inspection Services. Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge on the home buying process. The discussion covers the importance of financial preparation, understanding the commitment involved in buying a home, and tips on choosing the right lender. The guests emphasize the significance of consulting experienced professionals over relying solely on social media for advice. The episode also delves into the 80/20 rule in productivity and the crucial role of financial literacy in making informed purchasing decisions. With engaging discussions and practical insights from industry experts, this episode is a must-listen for anyone considering a home purchase in Texas. Supported by sponsors like Lone Star Appliance Repair, True Texas Solar and Roofing, and Crazy Clean, this episode offers solutions for various home needs. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and tips. Be sure to like, follow, and subscribe to The Homeowner Show for more episodes and join the live sessions for interactive discussions! Lone Star Appliance Repair - 936-647-2364 – Give them a call for all your appliance repair needs. Their staff is the best in the business and can help get you squared away with all of your appliance repairs.   True Texas Solar – 936-286-8325 – Give True Texas Solar a call if you would like to learn how your home or business would benefit from solar. There are tons of incentives available, and they are experts in owning your energy!   Krazy Klean – never scrub your toilet again with this chemical-free solution for your toilet.   Buy a Homeowners Show T-Shirt!   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   The Homeowners Show Website The Homeowners Show Facebook Page Instagram @homeownersshow Twitter @HomeownersThe   Info@homeownersshow.com    Sustained Growth Solutions – Design a lead generation system specifically for your business so that you never have to search for leads again! We are a full digital marketing agency.

On this week's Vogue & Amber: Vogue and Amber are gearing up for their holiday in Spain, Vogue's obsessed with Adam Kay, we chat home icks, foods they can't resist, Vogue's DIY era, Amber's latest tv finds, rich people giving away their money and a listener's dealing with an alarm snoozer. Watch us on Youtube! CLICK HERE! or search Vogue & AmberRemember, if you want to get involved you can:Email us at vogueandamberpod@global.com OR find us on socials @voguewilliams, @ambrerosolero @vogueandamberpodListen and subscribe to Vogue & Amber on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

Send us a textIn this solo episode of Call Me CEO, host Camille Walker shares one of her favorite sanity-saving strategies for summer—creating themed days of the week to help keep things fun and predictable for both you and your kids. If you've ever heard “What are we doing today?” for the hundredth time before 9 a.m., this one's for you.Camille walks through five simple but creative day themes that can bring structure without feeling rigid:Make it Monday – craft, build, bake, or create togetherTry it Tuesday – check out a new park, recipe, or local adventureWater Wednesday – cool down with sprinklers, splash pads, or a DIY car washThoughtful Thursday – teach kindness with simple service or gratitude activitiesFree-for-All Friday – let the kids take the lead and enjoy a chill day on their termsThis approach gives your week a rhythm that kids can look forward to and participate in. Plus, it takes some of the mental load off of you as a mom trying to fill those long summer days. Camille also encourages listeners to customize the themes to fit their own family vibe and share their favorite ideas online!Themed summer days have been one of my favorite ways to keep summer manageable, intentional, and most importantly—fun. Whether you follow this exact model or create your own, I hope this gives you a framework that brings a little more peace and play to your home.And if you have your own fun theme ideas, I'd love to hear them! Come say hi on Instagram @CallMeCEOPodcast or drop me a note over at CamilleWalker.co.Also—don't forget! Our Mom In Mind Summit is coming this September. If you're a mom navigating the balance of home, life, and business, you won't want to miss it. We're diving into conversations that support your mindset, your routines, and your goals—with expert speakers who get the season of life you're in.Here's to a summer full of connection, creativity, and a whole lot of grace. You've got this, mama! 

Notes and Links to Hannah Pittard's Work        Hannah Pittard is the author of six books, including the memoir WE ARE TOO MANY and the novel out as of today, IF YOU LOVE IT, LET IT KILL YOU. She is a winner of the Amanda Davis Highwire Fiction Award, a MacDowell fellow, and a professor of English at the University of Kentucky. She lives with her boyfriend and stepdaughter in Lexington. Much of her family lives nearby. Buy If You Love It, Let It Kill You   Hannah Pittard's Website   If You Love It, Let It Kill You Excerpt with Recommendation from Maggie Smith for Electric Literature   “Two Writers Fell in Love, Married, Then Divorced. Who Gets the Story?” from The New York Times At about 1:50, Hannah describes the evolution of her last name's pronunciation  At about 3:00, Hannah talks about the cover for If You Love It, Let it Kill You and describes her mindset in the leadup to her book's publication  At about 4:50, Pete shouts out Rachel Yoder's Nightbitch, both the book and movie, and asks Hannah to cast a possible future movie for If You Love It, Let it Kill You At about 7:20, Pete compliments the “snappy dialogue” of the book in asking Hannah about her family background and early intellectual life At about 8:45, Hannah discusses the book as “100% fiction” while talking about her sister and family as “muses” At about 9:55, Public urination is discussed, both within the book, and without  At about 10:50, Hannah traces her early reading life and how she “fell in love with books” and shouts out Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, and Tim O'Brien (In the Lake of Woods) At about 14:30, Pete brings up James Frey in discussing the fine line between fiction and nonfiction, as discussed by Hannah with regard to In the Lake of the Woods' brilliance At about 15:30, Ann Beattie, Grace Paley, Alice Munro, are referenced as big influences on Hannah's writing and reading in college and right after, as she traces her semi-accidental foray into MFA At about 17:20, Hannah talks about updating her contemporary reading as she entered MFA, including her early reading of Infinite Jest!  At about 19:15, Alice Munro's “upsetting” story is discussed as is Claire Deder's Monsters, in the larger discussion about problematic and damaging authors  At about 22:50, Hannah discusses her current reading, including Honor Jones' Sleep, and Lynn Stever Strong's , and the series Storybook ND At about 25:40, Hannah shouts out the book's publisher and places to buy the book, including Good Neighbor Books in upstate NY and Exile in Bookville in Chicago  At about 27:40, the two discuss Margaret Atwood's “cameo” in the book and Atwood's epigraph At about 28:55, Pete takes another opportunity to shout out Jess Walter, Beautiful Ruins, and Edoardo Ballerini At about 33:00, Hannah shouts out “Dog Heaven” by Stephanie Vaughn in a beautiful audio form read by Tobias Wolff, and the two fanboy/girl about Wolff's “Bullet in the Brain” At about 34:40, Pete lays out the book's opening and Hannah replies to Pete's question about her original and full chapter titles At about 36:35, The two discuss the book's exposition and plotline and how “Today I am restless” sets the scene for the book's ethos At about 40:00, Hannah shares some funny real-life stories from which she took pieces for her book's characters At about 41:55, Pete playfully laments the incredible veracity of Hannah's writing  At about 44:40, The two lay out a sort of “existential crisis” and an anxiety about contentment at the book's beginning; Hannah notes the protagonist's “place of privilege” At about 47:10, Pete remarks on the book's subtlety and Hannah on the protagonist's “distanc[ing]” based on a past trauma  At about 49:35, Hannah responds to Pete's asking about the vagaries of memory and its connections to the protagonist's actions and busy thoughts At about 52:05, The two discuss the protagonist's ennui  At about 53:15, Hannah responds to Pete's questions about the book's choral/allegorical nature At about 58:55, Hannah talks about the dynamic between the protagonist and her students, and Hannah's own evolution in teaching more flexibly  At about 1:02:05, Hannah responds to Pete's wonderings and musings of “The Irishman” and the character's implications  At about 1:07:00, Hannah reflects on various iterations of scenes involving a threatening student  At about 1:09:10, Pete cites Jess Walter's ending for Beautiful Ruins, in raving about Hannah's wonderful last line and skill in bringing the storyline full circle You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Hannah will be up in the next week or two at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of writing projects that got away, as Pete discusses a particular writing project that had so much potential but is now unfinishable-at least he thinks so. Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.    This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 287 with Jordan Harper, whose 2017 novel She Rides Shotgun is being adapted and released through Lionsgate Studios on August 1, which is also when the episode airs.

Summer's heating up and so are the Father Hoods! DJ EFN and Manny are back swapping Dad moments. EFN's finally getting some real sleep, dreams so vivid they belong in theaters! Meanwhile, Manny's running a lowkey summer with no camps, just stay-at-home vibes. But don't get it twisted, his son's out here plotting YouTube domination with a content plan tighter than most adults. From DIY summer missions to raising young hustlers, these Dads stay ten steps ahead! Then the convo hits a deeper note. Both Manny and EFN keep it clean around the kids: no drinks, no cigars, no slip-ups. And when it comes to coffee? Manny's kids won't even go near it. Funny enough, EFN's not with it either. Caffeine, sure. Coffee? Hard pass. Lastly, EFN shares how his kids are enjoying summer camp, while he's tackling classic Dad challenges like his son's hitting phase and his daughter getting way too comfy with their dog. Chaos, comedy, and pure Dad life! What You'll Hear in This Episode: [00:02:20] No Camps, No Problem [00:09:55] Don't Do it in Front of the Kids [00:18:45] The Anti-Coffee Crew [00:21:50] Managing Chaos Why Tap In: Real talk, raw moments, and zero sugarcoating. It's fatherhood straight from the source! DJ EFN, Manny Digital, and KGB bringing laughs, life lessons, and that unfiltered Dad game you won't get anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Collin Burdick (Big Nut Chuck / Kyral x Banko) shares sound design workflows, producer practices to consider, and more. Dan and Collin also explore music royalties and publishing rights, mixing & mastering techniques, sidechaining tips, and insights for DIY artists.Big Nut Chuck is a Denver-based producer known for his intricate bass-driven sound design. Formerly half of the duo Kyral x Banko, he's performed at major festivals across the U.S. and released music on several labels including Wakaan. A classically trained saxophonist and clarinetist, Collin blends technical know-how with playful branding—centered around squirrels, creating a memorable artist brand.Follow Big Nut Chuck:https://www.instagram.com/bignutchuckhttps://www.tiktok.com/@bignutchuckbeats Quickly grow your skills and learn with Abe, the Ableton AI Chatbot:⁠⁠https://www.liveproducersonline.com/ableton-chatbot⁠⁠Join the newsletter to get free Ableton content + early episode access:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter⁠⁠

I share a lot about strategy and marketing for virtual summits, but there's one element that can majorly impact your summit that we haven't talked about on the podcast since 2019: design. In this episode, I'm joined by Tracey Albrecht of Soapbox Studio to discuss why amateur-looking graphics might be costing you registrations and sales. We'll break down the most common summit design mistakes, share simple tips for non-designers, and explain why your visual branding directly impacts your summit's success. Whether you're a DIY designer or considering hiring help, this conversation will help you create a more polished, professional summit that converts. Plus, Tracey shares some surprisingly affordable ways to get professional design help without breaking the bank. For show notes, head to https://summithosthangout.com/301

If you've ever been offered insurance at the checkout and thought, “Wait… do I actually need this?” this ep is for you. From phone cover to pet insurance, there are so many policies that sound smart in the moment but just turn out to be clever marketing. So I called in friend of the show and insurance expert Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth to help us sort the genuinely helpful from the total money drains. We’re breaking down the covers that quietly siphon your cash, the underrated ones that actually protect your biggest assets (you might be surprised what they are BTW), and the sneaky traps hiding in default policies. If you’ve been meaning to clean up your insurance but don’t want a boring lecture about premiums and policies, this is your no-drama, straight-talking guide on what to keep, skip, or switch. In this episode:

Looking for daily inspiration?  Get a quote from the top leaders in the industry in your inbox every morning.   Tired of outdated systems holding your attraction back? Gatemaster believes technology is part of the experience, transforming every touchpoint into an opportunity. Imagine seamless online booking, effortless mobile ordering, and data-driven insights at your fingertips. Ready to revolutionize your guest journey and maximize revenue? Power your attraction with Gatemaster. Discover the future at Gatemaster.com.   Michall Floyd is the Vice President and Chief Guest Experience Officer at the Tennessee Aquarium. With a career that began in retail management and a decade spent as a touring musician, Michael brings a diverse background to his leadership role at one of the most celebrated aquariums in the country. His journey at the Tennessee Aquarium began as an admissions assistant manager and progressed to the executive team, overseeing guest experience across a sprawling, multi-building campus in Chattanooga. In this interview, Michael talks about starting with respect, connecting employees to the mission, and lessons from being a touring musician. Starting with Respect “You're never going to get in trouble for trying to do your job. If you are doing what in your mind is best for the guest… we can go back later, we can talk through that, we can make adjustments.” Respect is a foundational value for Michael, both in his personal leadership style and within the Tennessee Aquarium's culture. He shared how early experiences in management—starting at just 18—taught him the challenges of leading peers and the importance of transitioning from being a peer to being a leader. Over time, he distinguished between managing tasks and truly leading people. As a leader now, he empowers his team by ensuring they don't fear making decisions in the moment for the benefit of the guest. Mistakes are viewed as opportunities for learning, not punishment. Michael's approach promotes psychological safety and trust. By removing fear from the equation, he allows team members to take initiative, try new approaches, and build confidence. This empowerment leads to stronger team performance and, ultimately, better guest experiences. Connecting Employees to the Mission “If we expect our employees to connect people to water and wildlife, first we need to connect our employees to water and wildlife.” At the Tennessee Aquarium, conservation and education are central to the mission. Michael emphasized the importance of immersing employees in the organization's purpose—not just through training but by giving them firsthand experiences. Team members visit the Conservation Institute, participate in programs like sturgeon releases, and develop a personal connection to the stories they're telling guests. This connection transforms the guest interaction. Rather than reciting facts from a script, employees share genuine excitement and passion. Michael explained that this authenticity helps the Aquarium consistently rank in the top 1% for hospitality among global cultural organizations. By investing in the employee experience, they amplify the guest experience in return. Lessons from Being a Touring Musician “There's always something positive that you can go through and focus on and kind of talk through… and really being there and showing that type of respect—people, you start to get that back.” Before his time at the aquarium, Michael spent years on the road as a guitarist in a band. He credits that experience with shaping his values around community, branding, and respect. Touring taught him to build relationships with promoters, support other bands, and find creative ways to engage with audiences—like offering CDs to fans who beat the band in a game of Mortal Kombat. These grassroots, DIY (or as Michael prefers, DIT—do it together) experiences taught him how to build loyalty, communicate a brand, and foster belonging. These same principles now guide his work in the attraction space. Just like a band earns its fan base one person at a time, Michael believes in creating meaningful guest experiences by investing in the little things—hospitality, enthusiasm, and consistency.   To learn more about the Tennessee Aquarium, visit TNAqua.org or follow them on social media. To contact Michael directly, you can email him at mtf2@tnaqua.org. This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our faaaaaantastic team:   Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas Audio and Video editing by Abby Giganan   To connect with AttractionPros: AttractionPros.com AttractionPros@gmail.com AttractionPros on Facebook AttractionPros on LinkedIn AttractionPros on Instagram AttractionPros on Twitter (X)

Every week we'll 3D print designs from the community and showcase slicer settings, use cases and of course, Time-lapses! This Week: Skull Door Knocker By Spennolio makerworld.com/en/models/1535611-pirate-skull-halloween-door-knocker Bambu X1C Marble PLA 7hr 20mins X:137 Y:165 Z:41mm .2mm layer / .4mm Nozzle 10% Infill / 1mm Retraction 200C / 60C 127g 230mm/s ----------------------------------------- LIVE CHAT IS HERE! http://adafru.it/discord Adafruit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adafruit Shop for parts to build your own DIY projects http://adafru.it/3dprinting 3D Printing Projects Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOWD2dJNRIN46uhMCWvNOlbG 3D Hangout Show Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOVgpmWevin2slopw_A3-A8Y Layer by Layer CAD Tutorials Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOVsMp6nKnpjsXSQ45nxfORb Timelapse Tuesday Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjF7R1fz_OOVagy3CktXsAAs4b153xpp_ Connect with Noe and Pedro on Social Media: Noe's Twitter / Instagram: @ecken Pedro's Twitter / Instagram: @videopixil ----------------------------------------- Visit the Adafruit shop online - http://www.adafruit.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=3dprinting Subscribe to Adafruit on YouTube: http://adafru.it/subscribe Adafruit Monthly Deals & FREE Specials https://www.adafruit.com/free?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=3dprinting Join our weekly Show & Tell on G+ Hangouts On Air: http://adafru.it/showtell Watch our latest project videos: http://adafru.it/latest?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=3dprinting 3DThursday Posts: https://blog.adafruit.com/category/3d-printing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=3dprinting New tutorials on the Adafruit Learning System: http://learn.adafruit.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=videodescrip&utm_campaign=3dprinting Music by Dan Q https://soundcloud.com/adafruit -----------------------------------------

#163. Scott "Monty" Munro of Canadian post-punk band Preoccupations talks with Ron about the band's democratic DIY spirit, their Black Sabbath cover band, and their near-name change to Santa Claus Orchestra.Sponsored by DistroKid. Get 30% off your membership at distrokid.com/vip/independentmindedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Mike and Trey Farley from Farley Pool Designs as they delve into the world of backyard water features with Greg Wittstock, founder of Aqua Scape. From Greg's childhood fascination with ponds to creating world-renowned water features, this episode offers insights on transforming outdoor spaces into personal retreats. Learn about Aqua Scape's innovative 20 product, 20 step approach, and explore how their biological filtration systems work with Mother Nature. Discover tips for low-maintenance luxury ponds, the rise of recreation ponds, and the importance of proper design and professional installation. Plus, get a glimpse of the largest and most sophisticated ponds Aqua Scape has built, such as the monumental project in Africa. Whether you're a homeowner or a contractor, this episode provides valuable knowledge and inspiration for creating your own backyard oasis.   Discover more: https://www.aquascapeinc.com/ https://www.farleypooldesigns.com/ https://www.instagram.com/farleydesigns/ https://www.instagram.com/luxuryoutdoorlivingpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/poolzila/   00:00 Welcome to Luxury Outdoor Living 01:26 Meet the Pond Guy: Greg Wittstock 03:24 The Birth of AquaScape 04:57 Innovations in Pond Filtration 08:22 Recreation Ponds: A Natural Alternative 08:42 AquaScape Certification and Training 15:47 Barbecue Bits: Outdoor Kitchen Essentials 22:54 The Importance of Fish in Pond Ecosystems 23:50 Turtles and Ponds: A Migratory Challenge 24:36 The Most Out There Pond Project 25:56 Global Reach and Headquarters 26:16 Showcasing Projects on Social Media 26:58 Aqua Land: The Water Garden Capital 28:07 The Appeal of Ponds 29:04 Misconceptions and Mosquitoes 31:25 Shaquille O'Neal's Pond Experience 33:01 Designing and Building Ponds 42:10 DIY vs. Professional Installation 44:37 Future of Aqua Scapes 48:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts  

#homestagingtips #preparingyourhometosell #homestagingadviceAre you staging a home to sell? Don't waste your time (or money) making the same mistakes I did! After 12 years as a professional home stager, I've seen it all—from bath mats that ruin the bathroom to fake flowers that make the foyer feel cheap. In this video, I'm sharing brutally honest lessons I've learned the hard way—what actually works to sell homes faster, and what just wastes your time. Whether you're a home seller trying to DIY your staging, or a realtor working with clients, this video is packed with tips that will save you frustration and help your listing stand out.DOWNLOAD MY FREE GUIDE, How to Start Staging Now at www.bit.ly/startstagingnow Selling Your Home? Let's Make It Irresistible!Book by July 31st and get $50 off my home staging consult https://calendly.com/kasia-mtcw/online-staging-consult-50-off Keywordshome staging, home staging tips, staging your home to sell, home staging hacks, staging a home, home staging ideas, staging a house, home staging training, staging home for sale, home staging before and after, home staging business, staging, diy home staging, home staging to sell your house, staging your home, home staging tips for selling a house, diy home staging tips, real estate staging, diy home staging ideas, home staging tips and tricks, home decor

If you've been wondering whether to keep DIY-ing your Facebook and Instagram ads or finally hand them off to a pro, let me break it all down so you can make the call.‍‍ ‍‍ ‍‍Cut your lead gen costs in HALF with my $37 mini-course–NOW only $17!Visit The Art of Online Business website for Facebook Ads help‍‍ ‍‍I share why crossing that $150K mark is usually when it makes sense to stop doing everything yourself and start buying back your time.I walk you through the real pros and cons between learning ads from scratch vs. letting a pro handle it. And I show you what a smart ad strategy actually looks like when you're serious about growing.‍‍ ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍ ‍‍ ‍‍‍‍Watch this episode on YouTube!‍‍ ‍‍ ‍‍Please click here to give an honest Rating/Review for the show on iTunes! Thanks for your support!‍‍ ‍‍ ‍‍Kwadwo [QUĀY.jo] Sampany-Kessie's Links:Get 1:1 Meta Ads Coaching from Kwadwo!Say hi to Kwadwo on InstagramSubscribe to The Art of Online Business's YouTube Channel

Golf coach Liam Mucklow joins us to share some interesting data he uncovered in his study on grip pressure and size. We learn how the size of your grip can reduce dispersion by over 30% and how grip strength and pressure are among the "secrets" to achieving better golf swings. Thank you to our show sponsors Hammer Made, Ethos Life Insurance, LMNT, and Pestie: Ethos is an online platform that makes getting life insurance fast and easy There is no complicated process and it's 100% online No medical exam required. You just answer a few health questions Get a quote in as little as 10 minutes You can get same-day coverage without ever leaving your house Get your free quote today at https://www.ethos.com/sweetspothttps://www.ethos.com/sweetspot • Tired of bugs invading your home? Pestie is a simple, DIY pest control kit customized to your location and climate—no expensive service needed. For just $35 per treatment, you get everything you need to keep your home bug-free, with a 100% money-back guarantee. It's pet and kid-friendly and even used in schools and hospitals. Sweet Spot listeners get 10% off at ⁠⁠pestie.com/sweetspots • If you want to take your hydration to the next level without sugar and all of the other dodgy ingredients in sports drinks, then you need to try LMNT. They just released a limited edition lemonade blend for the summer months. Visit ⁠⁠https://drinklmnt.com/sweetspot⁠⁠ to claim your free gift. • Hammer Made offers unique, stylish, and small-batch-produced menswear. Manufactured in the same facilities as some of the top luxury brands, but without the crazy price tag. Look good and feel good with their perfectly tailored polos, button-downs, sport coats, and more. Use code SWEETSPOT at ⁠https://www.hammermade.com/sweetspot⁠ to get $50 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whew! In this episode, I'm spilling ALL the tea on our recent "island life" adventure that had me ready to pack up and peace outta the U.S. — until reality slapped me in the face with $8 spaghetti sauce, random power outages, and dengue fever from mosquitoes?!

Owen Murphy is an ABYC certified marine electrical engineer and technician who offers both onsite and remote electrical system consulting, maintenance and installation. He sails a Pacific Seacraft 34 and is currently in Fiji.  Owen answers questions from Patrons about their electrical systems. These include charging an AGM starter battery with LiFePo4 house batteries, saving weight on race yachts in the elctrical system, how to avoid electrical fires, the safety of Lithium batteries, explain the difference between grounding and bonding, what components need to be upgraded when converting to Lithium batteries, is the knowledge base required to work on sailboat electrical systems outpacing the average DIY sailor, where can one gain knowledge and experience in marine electrical... We also talk about sailing solo vs with crew, sailing in the South Pacific, removing the engine fuses and circuit breakers, batteries, artificial intelligence, incorrect wiring, me jury-rigging my alternator on the way from NC to The Bahamas, and more. Photos and links can be found here Support the show through Patreon Owen's website is here

Today's episode is a special bonus episode, a companion to Jesse's discussion on episode 555 of ChooseFI! Jesse examines the risks of over-optimization in personal finance, concentrating on tax-loss harvesting, asset allocation, Roth conversions, and dividend investing. He explains how each strategy can offer value when used thoughtfully, but warns that many DIY investors misuse them—chasing tax savings or popular tactics without considering the bigger financial picture. Jesse explains why tax loss harvesting often yields minimal or neutral benefits, how asset allocation offers modest long-term gains but can introduce liquidity and planning issues, and why Roth conversions only make sense with clear tax arbitrage. He also debunks common myths around dividend investing, emphasizing that total return—not dividend yield—should guide investment decisions. Key Takeaways: • Tax loss harvesting can be useful, but often delivers neutral or negligible long-term benefits when misapplied. • Most DIY investors use tax loss harvesting simply to avoid taxes now, without true tax arbitrage benefit. • Doing Roth conversions just to “get more money into Roth” can actually increase overall taxes unnecessarily. • Dividend investing is not inherently superior and often relies on poor logic or misunderstood benefits. • Total return—including dividends and capital gains—should guide investment decisions, not just dividend yield. • Bonds are more tax-inefficient than stocks and are ideally held in tax-advantaged accounts. Key Timestamps: (04:15) - Defining financial independence (09:44) - Early access to retirement accounts (21:59) - Tax loss harvesting explained (29:47) - Capital gains and FI community considerations (31:43) - The pitfalls of over-optimizing tax losses (37:08) - Benefits and downsides of asset allocation (46:22) - Roth conversions: When do they make sense? (49:00) - Debunking the myths of dividend investing (59:21) - Conclusion Key Topics Discussed: The Best Interest, Jesse Cramer, Wealth Management Rochester NY, Financial Planning for Families, Fiduciary Financial Advisor, Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Planning Advice, Tax-Efficient Investing, Risk Management for Investors, Generational Wealth Transfer Planning, Financial Strategies for High Earners, Personal Finance for Entrepreneurs, Behavioral Finance Insights, Asset Allocation Strategies, Advanced Estate Planning Techniques More of The Best Interest: Check out the Best Interest Blog at https://bestinterest.blog/ Contact me at jesse@bestinterest.blog Consider working with me at https://bestinterest.blog/work/ The Best Interest Podcast is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice, and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.

   With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode: Is Your Google Business Profile Costing You Customers? Your Google Business profile is one of the easiest and most powerful tools to drive retail growth. In this Coffee Break episode of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, I'm sharing ten quick, high-impact ways to audit and refresh your profile—just in time for the fall retail rush. Updating your Google Business profile takes 10 minutes. We all have 10 minutes! Use them to update your digital storefront and start showing up where your customers are already searching: GOOGLE! What You'll Learn: Why accurate business info and categories on Google Business matter more than ever How photos, descriptions, and reviews drive trust and in-store visits (and why you need to respond to them!) Which hidden features (like Q&A and messaging) increase visibility and engagement …and MORE! Don't leave money on the table—this easy refresh could bring new customers through your door.

Johnny needs backup that waiters shouldn't sit down at the table with you when they're taking your order. Andrew needs backup that only married years count towards an anniversary, and you can't keep counting if your spouse died. Enjoy! Remember to sign up for the Patreon for Post-Show Banter! https://patreon.com/thecavalrypodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Tex McQuilkin to discuss strategies for sports performance professionals to deliver high quality sessions with minimal to no equipment. A visionary in sports leadership and performance development, Tex McQuilkin brings over 15 years of transformative experience as the Founder and Leadership Strategist of Captains & Coaches. His unique methodology bridges the gap between physical excellence and leadership mastery, empowering athletes to become exceptional performers and influential leaders. From youth athletes to elite collegiate competitors and special operations forces, Tex has guided individuals and teams to breakthrough achievements through his signature blend of disciplined training and empathetic mentorship. As a former four-year starter and three-year team captain for Marymount University Men's Lacrosse, he intimately understands the challenges and opportunities that shape athletic leadership.Armed with a Master's of Science in Health Behavior Change and distinguished credentials as a strength and conditioning specialist, Tex combines cutting-edge performance science with battle-tested leadership principles. His innovative approach has revolutionized how athletes develop both their physical capabilities and leadership acumen, establishing Captains & Coaches as a pioneer in comprehensive athletic development. Beyond his role at Captains & Coaches, Tex remains deeply engaged in leadership psychology and child development research applying each to youth mentorship in his town. His commitment to the lacrosse community continues giving back to the game through coaching middle and high school teams in Austin, where he field-tests and refines the C&C methodology. Coaching across six continents and more than 15 countries, has fostered a deep appreciation for diverse cultural perspectives and artistic traditions and led to passion for travel and connection every chance he can get. When he's not transforming athletes into leaders, you'll find Tex tending to his small-town Texas property, tackling DIY home projects, or keeping vintage cars running. He shares these quiet moments with his faithful companions, Dalton and Pearl, two dogs who've mastered the art of supervision during his endless landscape projects.For more on Tex, be sure to follow @mcquilkin & @captainsandcoaches and check out www.captainsandcoaches.com*SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order!**Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery provider for Braun Performance & Rehab. For more on Firefly, please check out https://www.recoveryfirefly.com/ or email jake@recoveryfirefly.com***This episode is also powered by Dr. Ray Gorman, founder of Engage Movement. Learn how to boost your income without relying on sessions. Get a free training on the blended practice model by following @raygormandpt on Instagram. DM my name “Dan” to @raygormandpt on Instagram and receive your free breakdown on the model.Episode Affiliates:MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout!AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription!CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off!Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKeMake sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared!Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_prLiked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

Wondering if working with a nutrition coach is really worth it? This episode is your no-pressure guide to deciding if nutrition coaching is the right next step - or if you're better off sticking to the DIY route.In this episode I'm saying something you don't usually hear from coaches: not everyone needs a nutrition coach. For real.I'll walk you through the most common reasons women say they're not ready for online nutrition coaching - and we'll unpack what's really behind those hesitations. Whether it's the fear of failure, a past bad experience with an online nutrition coach, or the belief that you “should” be able to do it yourself, I'll help you see what's holding you back and whether now's the time for more support.And if you've ever Googled “what does a nutrition coach do” or wondered if a nutrition coach for weight loss could help you stop spinning your wheels, I made this episode for you.Here's what I cover in this episode:(4:00) - The one mindset shift that turns “imperfect timing” into the perfect time to work with a nutrition coach(6:25) - Why you don't need to be perfect at tracking macros - and how an online nutrition coach can help you simplify the process(8:45) - If you've ever quit a program over supplement pressure, this is how my approach to nutrition coaching is different(11:15) - Why meal plans feel safe - and why learning to build your own meals with an online nutrition coach gives you true freedom(13:45) - What's really behind the “I should be able to do it on my own” mindset - and how support can be a growth strategy, not a failureIf you've been thinking about hiring a nutrition coach for weight loss but you're unsure if now is the right time, this episode will give you clarity, perspective, and permission to take the next step - or not.And if you're looking for a nutrition coaching program that meets you where you are - without shame, pressure, or perfection - join the waitlist for Eat to Lean. It's everything you need from an online nutrition coaching experience, built for real life and real results.RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Access free and low cost resources and services from this episode HERE!Eat to Lean CoachingMacro Mastery QuizEpisode 5: The Scale is Not the Only Measure of Success: Understanding and Using Metrics While Tracking MacrosCONNECT WITH EMILY FIELD RD:InstagramWebsiteFacebook

Ever wondered how a DVD cover could revolutionize your ad copy? In this episode of Crowdfunding Nerds, Andrew and Sean dive into the art of crafting compelling ads, drawing inspiration from the unexpected world of DVD and Blu-ray covers. Discover how these tiny marketing masterpieces can teach us to captivate audiences with concise, engaging text. Join us as we reminisce about Blockbuster Video's influence on consumer behavior and explore why relying solely on AI for content might not be the best strategy. We discuss the importance of authenticity, the magic of consistent storytelling, and the pitfalls of disjointed art styles in ad campaigns. Plus, learn how to create seamless transitions from ads to landing pages, and the crucial role of pricing and shipping in maintaining customer interest. Tune in for insights that could transform your crowdfunding campaign into an irresistible, immersive experience!   Links to check out! Monstrous creatures, deadly whirlpools, and a mutinous pirate crew are the least of your worries in Rapscallion the tabletop roleplaying game! The law be fast on your heels and there be cursed treasure to track before your swashbuckling rivals get their rickety hands on your gold! Are ye ready to set sail amidst The Great Sea, laddie? Rapscallion TTRPG: https://magpiegames.com/collections/rapscallion Thank you to our sponsors! HeroTime1.com - Get a 3% discount off your Hero Time Manufacturing order using code: CrowdfundingNerds101 BridgeDist.com - We recommend Bridge Distribution & Fulfillment for US fulfillment and Amazon fulfillment. We use them for our own projects, too! CrowdfundingNerds.com/Academy - If you are looking to DIY your crowdfunding, we have highly impactful courses that teach you how to build, excite, and prepare a crowd to fund you on Launch Day! Check out our website at crowdfundingnerds.com and join our bustling community on Facebook.  Stay Nerdy!

Join me for another exciting Parks on the Air (POTA) activation at Galveston Island State Park! Watch as I set up the compact TX-500 Ham Radio from Lab599 paired with a powerful DIY-500 amplifier for seamless QRP operations. Learn tips for portable ham radio setups, antenna deployment, and making contacts in this scenic Texas park. Perfect for amateur radio enthusiasts and POTA hunters! #POTA #HamRadio #GalvestonIsland #TX500Today's video is sponsored by Ham Radio Prep - save 20% off of all of their courses with code JASON20 at this link - https://hamradioprep.comGear in this video:station: https://theqrpstore.com/product/theqrpstation-4j/PA500: https://theqrpstore.com/product/pa500-4j/LINK500: https://theqrpstore.com/product/link500-4j/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ham-radio-2-0--2042782/support.

Thinking about giving your kitchen cabinets a fresh new look—without all the sanding? In this episode, I'll walk you through my go-to method for painting kitchen cabinets without using a sander. It's simple, effective, and perfect for busy DIYers or anyone wanting a smoother process with great results. What You'll Learn: The most important first step to prep your cabinets The liquid alternative to sanding (yes, it works!) How to apply paint for a smooth, long-lasting finish What you need to know about curing and durability Common mistakes to avoid during the process Links: Blog Post: https://www.mycreativedays.com/how-to-paint-kitchen-cabinets-without-sanding Dixie Belle Silk All-In-One Mineral Paint: https://bit.ly/3HReHEh Use code Mycreativedays10 at Luminara Candles: https://bit.ly/4jZoSUq Use code Mycreativedays10 at Surf Prep Sanding: https://www.surfprepsanding.com?aff=42 _________________________________________________________________ Do you love decorating your home but have a small budget? My Creative Days shares creative ways to upcycle, repurpose, and DIY your way to a beautiful home on a budget. New video content is released every Wednesday and Friday, and shorts are delivered every day. Hit the SUBSCRIBE button and click the bell to be notified when new videos are launched! Thank you for sharing my channel with your family and friends. _________________________________________________________________ New to My Creative Days? Learn more about MCD here: https://www.mycreativedays.com/ Listen to the podcast: https://learn.mycreativedays.com/podcasts/my-creative-days Pin with me: https://www.pinterest.com/mycre8tivedays/ Join me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycreativedays/ Join me on FB: https://www.facebook.com/mycreative.days Grab MY FREE Guide - Thrifting For Your Home: https://learn.mycreativedays.com/newsletter Grab MY FREE E-Book: The Struggles of Furniture Flippers and How to Overcome Them: https://learn.mycreativedays.com/furniture-flipping-newsletter Want to learn how to flip furniture successfully and for profit? I created The Furniture Flipping Academy for you! Learn more here: https://learn.mycreativedays.com/academy Find more creative content to inspire you here: https://learn.mycreativedays.com/links ______________________________________________________________ Disclosure Statement: These links contain affiliate links. I will receive a commission for items purchased through these links at no extra cost. I appreciate your support. Please read all labels and follow all manufacturer safety recommendations when working with paints, stains, and other equipment, and wear and use appropriate personal protection equipment. Viewers should attempt these projects at their own risk. ____________________________________________________

Step into the fascinating world of automotive treasures as we journey through the Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville, Georgia. Museum representative Mary Agrusa takes us on a captivating tour through their remarkable barn finds collection, where each vehicle tells an extraordinary story of discovery and preservation. From a GT350 Mustang with deliberately preserved deteriorating paint to the one-of-a-kind 1949 Packard Monte Carlo convertible built by Henney, these automotive time capsules reveal the passionate dedication of collectors and restorers.The museum's fiberglass car collection offers another dimension of automotive history, showcasing rare and one-off vehicles that represent the DIY spirit of enthusiasts who once ordered kit cars from the back pages of automotive magazines. The Novetta stands as a testament to dedication, taking its owner 20 years to complete by piecing together parts from various sources, including Mini Cooper hinges and other creative solutions.We dive into automotive styling history with Jeff's Car Culture segment on vinyl roofs – that distinctive styling trend from the 1960s through the early 1990s that gave fixed-roof cars a convertible-like appearance. While once the height of automotive fashion adorning everything from muscle cars to Corvettes, vinyl tops are now often considered problematic during restorations, trapping moisture and accelerating rust underneath their fashionable exterior.Bringing us to the present day, our comprehensive review of the 2025 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate reveals why this luxury SUV commands attention. With its 420-horsepower 6.2-liter V8, distinctive baseball stitching interior, and comprehensive technology package including second-row entertainment screens, this $107,285 top-tier model represents the sweet spot between the Chevrolet Suburban and Cadillac Escalade.Discover more automotive insights and adventures by subscribing to our podcast or joining us for our live show every Saturday morning from 8-11am central. Whether you're passionate about classic cars, restoration projects, or the latest luxury vehicles, the In Wheel Time Car Talk Show delivers expert insightsBe sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12noonCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Car Talk, email us at info@inwheeltime.comTags: In Wheel Time, automotive car talk show, car talk, Live car talk show, In Wheel Time Car Talk

The RV floor finally gave out—and we tackled a full DIY slide-out rebuild this weekend. In this episode of The LOTS Project Morning Show, I share the step-by-step repair process, mistakes made, and lessons learned.We also dive into:Bitcoin hitting $123,000 and what's nextA new titanium seed phrase keeper by Crevik (is it safer than stamping?)The Epstein list media circus (hint: there is no list)A soggy update from Delinquents Gully with random daily downpoursBeautyberry, purple passionflower, Japanese beetles, and native plant ID in the food forest

WhoRon Schmalzle, President, Co-Owner, and General Manager of Ski Big Bear operator Recreation Management Corp; and Lori Phillips, General Manager of Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, PennsylvaniaRecorded onApril 22, 2025About Ski Big BearClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Property owners of Masthope Mountain Community; operated by Recreation Management CorporationLocated in: Lackawaxen, PennsylvaniaYear founded: 1976 as “Masthope Mountain”; changed name to “Ski Big Bear” in 1993Pass affiliations:* Indy Pass – 2 days, select blackouts* Indy+ Pass – 2 days, no blackoutsClosest neighboring ski areas: Villa Roma (:44), Holiday Mountain (:52), Shawnee Mountain (1:04)Base elevation: 550 feetSummit elevation: 1,200 feetVertical drop: 650 feetSkiable acres: 26Average annual snowfall: 50 inchesTrail count: 18 (1 expert, 5 advanced, 6 intermediate, 6 beginner)Lift count: 7 (4 doubles, 3 carpets – view Lift Blog's inventory of Ski Big Bear's lift fleet)Why I interviewed themThis isn't really why I interviewed them, but have you ever noticed how the internet ruined everything? Sure, it made our lives easier, but it made our world worse. Yes I can now pay my credit card bill four seconds before it's due and reconnect with my best friend Bill who moved away after fourth grade. But it also turns out that Bill believes seahorses are a hoax and that Jesus spoke English because the internet socializes bad ideas in a way that the 45 people who Bill knew in 1986 would have shut down by saying “Bill you're an idiot.”Bill, fortunately, is not real. Nor, as far as I'm aware, is a seahorse hoax narrative (though I'd like to start one). But here's something that is real: When Schmalzle renamed Masthope Mountain to “Ski Big Bear” in 1993, in honor of the region's endemic black bears, he had little reason to believe anyone, anywhere, would ever confuse his 550-vertical-foot Pennsylvania ski area with Big Bear Mountain, California, a 39-hour, 2,697-mile drive west.Well, no one used the internet in 1993 except weird proto-gamers and genius movie programmers like the fat evil dude in Jurassic Park. Honestly I didn't even think the “Information Superhighway” was real until I figured email out sometime in 1996. Like time travel or a human changing into a cat, I thought the internet was some Hollywood gimmick, imagined because wouldn't it be cool if we could?Well, we can. The internet is real, and it follows us around like oxygen, the invisible scaffolding of existence. And it tricks us into being dumb by making us feel smart. So much information, so immediately and insistently, that we lack a motive to fact check. Thus, a skier in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania (let's call him “Bill 2”), can Google “Big Bear season pass” and end up with an Ikon Pass, believing this is his season pass not just to the bump five miles up the road, but a mid-winter vacation passport to Sugarbush, Copper Mountain, and Snowbird.Well Bill 2 I'm sorry but you are as dumb as my imaginary friend Bill 1 from elementary school. Because your Ikon Pass will not work at Ski Big Bear, Pennsylvania. And I'm sorry Bill 3 who lives in Riverside, California, but your Ski Big Bear, Pennsylvania season pass will not work at Big Bear Mountain Resort in California.At this point, you're probably wondering if I have nothing better to do but sit around inventing problems to grumble about. But Phillips tells me that product mix-ups with Big Bear, California happen all the time. I had a similar conversation a few months ago with the owners of Magic Mountain, Idaho, who frequently sell tubing tickets to folks headed to Magic Mountain, Vermont, which has no tubing. Upon discovering this, typically at the hour assigned on their vouchers, these would-be customers call Idaho for a refund, which the owners grant. But since Magic Mountain, Idaho can only sell a limited number of tickets for each tubing timeslot, this internet misfire, impossible in 1993, means the mountain may have forfeited revenue from a different customer who understands how ZIP codes work.Sixty-seven years after the Giants baseball franchise moved from Manhattan to San Francisco, NFL commentators still frequently refer to the “New York football Giants,” a semantic relic of what must have been a confusing three-decade cohabitation of two sports teams using the same name in the same city. Because no one could possibly confuse a West Coast baseball team with an East Coast football team, right?But the internet put everything with a similar name right next to each other. I frequently field media requests for a fellow names Stuart Winchester, who, like me, lives in New York City and, unlike me, is some sort of founder tech genius. When I reached out to Mr. Winchester to ask where I could forward such requests, he informed me that he had recently disappointed someone asking for ski recommendations at a party. So the internet made us all dumb? Is that my point? No. Though it's kind of hilarious that advanced technology has enabled new kinds of human error like mixing up ski areas that are thousands of miles apart, this forced contrast of two entities that have nothing in common other than their name and their reason for existence asks us to consider how such timeline cohabitation is possible. Isn't the existence of Alterra-owned, Ikon Pass staple Big Bear, with its hundreds of thousands of annual skier visits and high-speed lifts, at odds with the notion of hokey, low-speed, independent, Boondocks-situated Ski Big Bear simultaneously offering a simpler version of the same thing on the opposite side of the continent? Isn't this like a brontosaurus and a wooly mammoth appearing on the same timeline? Doesn't technology move ever upward, pinching out the obsolete as it goes? Isn't Ski Big Bear the skiing equivalent of a tube TV or a rotary phone or skin-tight hip-high basketball shorts or, hell, beartrap ski bindings? Things no one uses anymore because we invented better versions of them?Well, it's not so simple. Let's jump out of normal podcast-article sequence here and move the “why now” section up, so we can expand upon the “why” of our Ski Big Bear interview.Why now was a good time for this interviewEvery ski region offers some version of Ski Big Bear, of a Little Engine That Keeps Coulding, unapologetically existent even as it's out-gunned, out-lifted, out-marketed, out-mega-passed, and out-locationed: Plattekill in the Catskills, Black Mountain in New Hampshire's White Mountains, Middlebury Snowbowl in Vermont's Greens, Ski Cooper in Colorado's I-70 paper shredder, Nordic Valley in the Wasatch, Tahoe Donner on the North Shore, Grand Geneva in Milwaukee's skiing asteroid belt.When interviewing small ski area operators who thrive in the midst of such conditions, I'll often ask some version of this question: why, and how, do you still exist? Because frankly, from the point of view of evolutionary biologist studying your ecosystem, you should have been eaten by a tiger sometime around 1985.And that is almost what happened to Ski Big Bear AKA Masthope Mountain, and what happened to most of the dozens of ski areas that once dotted northeast Pennsylvania. You can spend days doomsday touring lost ski area shipwrecks across the Poconos and adjacent ranges. A very partial list: Alpine Mountain, Split Rock, Tanglwood, Kahkout, Mount Tone, Mount Airy, Fernwood - all time-capsuled in various states of decay. Alpine, slopes mowed, side-by-side quad chairs climbing 550 vertical feet, base lodge sealed, shrink-wrapped like a winter-stowed boat, looks like a buy-and-revive would-be ski area savior's dream (the entrance off PA 147 is fence-sealed, but you can enter through the housing development at the summit). Kahkout's paint-flecked double chair, dormant since 2008, still rollercoasters through forest and field on a surprisingly long line. Nothing remains at Tanglwood but concrete tower pads.Why did they all die? Why didn't Ski Big Bear? Seven other public, chairlift-served ski areas survive in the region: Big Boulder, Blue Mountain, Camelback, Elk, Jack Frost, Montage, and Shawnee. Of these eight, Ski Big Bear has the smallest skiable footprint, the lowest-capacity lift fleet, and the third-shortest vertical drop. It is the only northeast Pennsylvania ski area that still relies entirely on double chairs, off kilter in a region spinning six high-speed lifts and 10 fixed quads. Ski Big Bear sits the farthest of these eight from an interstate, lodged at the top of a steep and confusing access road nearly two dozen backwoods miles off I-84. Unlike Jack Frost and Big Boulder, Ski Big Bear has not leaned into terrain parks or been handed an Epic Pass assist to vacuum in the youth and the masses.So that's the somewhat rude premise of this interview: um, why are you still here? Yes, the gigantic attached housing development helps, but Phillips distills Ski Big Bear's resilience into what is probably one of the 10 best operator quotes in the 209 episodes of this podcast. “Treat everyone as if they just paid a million dollars to do what you're going to share with them,” she says.Skiing, like nature, can accommodate considerable complexity. If the tigers kill everything, eventually they'll run out of food and die. Nature also needs large numbers of less interesting and less charismatic animals, lots of buffalo and wapiti and wild boar and porcupines, most of which the tiger will never eat. Vail Mountain and Big Sky also need lots of Ski Big Bears and Mt. Peters and Perfect Norths and Lee Canyons. We all understand this. But saying “we need buffalo so don't die” is harder than being the buffalo that doesn't get eaten. “Just be nice” probably won't work in the jungle, but so far, it seems to be working on the eastern edge of PA.What we talked aboutUtah!; creating a West-ready skier assembly line in northeast PA; how – and why – Ski Big Bear has added “two or three weeks” to its ski season over the decades; missing Christmas; why the snowmaking window is creeping earlier into the calendar; “there has never been a year … where we haven't improved our snowmaking”; why the owners still groom all season long; will the computerized machine era compromise the DIY spirit of independent ski areas buying used equipment; why it's unlikely Ski Big Bear would ever install a high-speed lift; why Ski Big Bear's snowmaking fleet mixes so many makes and models of machines; “treat everyone as if they just paid a million dollars to do what you're going to share with them”; why RFID; why skiers who know and could move to Utah don't; the founding of Ski Big Bear; how the ski area is able to offer free skiing to all homeowners and extended family members; why Ski Big Bear is the only housing development-specific ski area in Pennsylvania that's open to the public; surviving in a tough and crowded ski area neighborhood; the impact of short-term rentals; the future of Ski Big Bear management, what could be changing, and when; changing the name from Masthope Mountain and how the advent of the internet complicated that decision; why Ski Big Bear built maybe the last double-double chairlift in America, rather than a fixed-grip quad; thoughts on the Grizzly and Little Bear lifts; Indy Pass; and an affordable season pass.What I got wrongOn U.S. migration into cities: For decades, America's youth have flowed from rural areas into cities, and I assumed, when I asked Schmalzle why he'd stayed in rural PA, that this was still the case. Turns out that migration has flipped since Covid, with the majority of growth in the 25-to-44 age bracket changing from 90 percent large metros in the 2010s to two-thirds smaller cities and rural areas in this decade, according to a Cooper Center report.Why you should ski Ski Big BearOK, I spent several paragraphs above outlining what Ski Big Bear doesn't have, which makes it sound as though the bump succeeds in spite of itself. But here's what the hill does have: a skis-bigger-than-it-is network of narrow, gentle, wood-canyoned trails; one of the best snowmaking systems anywhere; lots of conveyors right at the top; a cheapo season pass; and an extremely nice and modern lodge (a bit of an accident, after a 2005 fire torched the original).A ski area's FAQ page can tell you a lot about the sort of clientele they're built to attract. The first two questions on Ski Big Bear's are “Do I need to purchase a lift ticket?” and “Do I need rental equipment?” These are not questions you will find on the website for, say, Snowbird.So mostly I'm going to tell you to ski here if you have kids to ski with, or a friend who wants to learn. Ski Big Bear will also be fine if you have an Indy Pass and can ski midweek and don't care about glades or steeps, or you're like me and you just enjoy novelty and exploration. On the weekends, well, this is still PA, and PA skiing is demented. The state is skiing's version of Hanoi, Vietnam, which has declined to add traffic-management devices of any kind even as cheap motorbikes have nearly broken the formerly sleepy pedestrian city's spine:Hanoi, Vietnam, January 2016. Video by Stuart Winchester. There are no stop signs or traffic signals, for vehicles or pedestrians, at this (or most), four-way intersections in old-town Hanoi.Compare that to Camelback:Camelback, Pennsylvania, January 2024. Video by Stuart Winchester.Same thing, right? So it may seem weird for me to say you should consider taking your kids to Ski Big Bear. But just about every ski area within a two-hour drive of New York City resembles some version of this during peak hours. Ski Big Bear, however, is a gentler beast than its competitors. Fewer steeps, fewer weird intersections, fewer places to meet your fellow skiers via high-speed collision. No reason to release the little chipmunks into the Pamplona chutes of Hunter or Blue, steep and peopled and wild. Just take them to this nice little ski area where families can #FamOut. Podcast NotesOn smaller Utah ski areasStep off the Utah mainline, and you'll find most of the pow with fewer of the peak Wasatch crowds:I've featured both Sundance and Beaver Mountain on the podcast:On Plattekill and Berkshire EastBoth Plattekill, New York and Berkshire East, Massachusetts punched their way into the modern era by repurposing other ski areas' junkyard discards. The owners of both have each been on the pod a couple of times to tell their stories:On small Michigan ski areas closingI didn't ski for the first time until I was 14, but I grew up within an hour of three different ski areas, each of which had one chairlift and several surface lifts. Two of these ski areas are now permanently closed. My first day ever was at Mott Mountain in Farwell, Michigan, which closed around 2000:Day two was later that winter at what was then called “Bintz Apple Mountain” in Freeland, which hasn't spun lifts in about a decade:Snow Snake, in Harrison, managed to survive:The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast is a sustainable small business directly because of my paid subscribers. To upgrade, please click through below. Thank you for your support of independent ski journalism. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

Dean takes listener calls about building an outdoor kitchen, whether wood countertops are a viable option when remodeling a kitchen, insulation for a total house rebuild, soft water systems, whether or not you can reuse a foundation of a home after a fire and how to remedy an unpermitted room

Dean takes listener calls about a water line break that caused wood floors to warp, a gopher problem, a dryer that doesn't dry clothes properly, how to build a firepit in the backyard, the rules on smoke detectors, building a retaining wall, how to pick the 'right' white paint, and a kitchen remodel with new appliances.

Dean takes listener calls about privacy glass for a front window, a tankless water heater that is not providing hot water, new front door for a really old home, shellacking very old oak floors, why only warm water is coming out of an outdoor faucet, how to change a regular shower to a 'walk in' shower for an older person, tree roots that are causing cracks on sidewalk, plumbing problems and whether or not it's ok design wise to do window frames of different colors on the front and back of a house. 

What happens when you try to handle legal work on your own without legal advice? Attorney Todd Marquardt talks about the Fogal v. Fogal case on this bonus edition of Talk Law Radio! Attorney Todd Marquardt brings you insightful topics every Saturday morning, but he's not stopping there! Join Todd every Sunday afternoon at 4:30pm for a special bonus segment! He addresses trending and specific topics in more detail with a professional perspective. The mission of Talk Law Radio is to help you discover your legal issue blind spots by listening to me talk about the law on the radio. The state bar of Texas is the state agency that governs attorney law licenses. The State Bar wants attorneys to inform the public about the law but does not want us to attempt to solve your individual legal problems upon the basis of general information. Instead, contact an attorney like Todd A. Marquardt at Marquardt Law Firm, P.C. to discuss your specific facts and circumstances of your unique situation. Like & Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@talklawradio3421 Listen here! www.TalkLawRadio.com Work with Todd! https://marquardtlawfirm.com/ Join attorney Todd Marquardt every week for exciting law talk on Talk Law Radio!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#192// You've started the business God told you to build — not once, not twice, but more times than you can count. So why does it feel like it's still stuck on the runway?Every relaunch, every rebrand, every “this time I'm serious” feels like it fizzles before the wheels even lift. You're exhausted from trying to DIY your way to breakthrough. You're secretly wondering if maybe you're not cut out for this — or worse, if you somehow misheard God.But hear me: you didn't mishear Him. And you're not failing. You're missing a Spirit-led blueprint and the right support to finally launch with clarity and confidence.This episode? It's your lifeline. Your confirmation. Your hope that all this starting and stalling hasn't disqualified you — it's prepared you for what's next.In this episode, we're talking about:✅ The 5 reasons my God-given business stayed grounded for years (and how I broke the cycle).✅ How self-doubt and fear of charging kept me stuck “helping for free” instead of stewarding my assignment boldly.✅ Why overselling to the wrong people (and neglecting the right ones) sabotaged my momentum.✅ The endless “research” trap — how comparison disguised itself as productivity.✅ Why chaos and constant pivots are no substitute for a proven, Spirit-led framework.Are you ready to stop stalling on the runway? Sis, this business launching thing isn't “too much” for you. You're not too late. And you are absolutely not disqualified. You definitely don't need more hustle.

Send us a textThis week we're talking about the cruel irony of ADHD!!! How we'll spend days hyperfocusing on building the perfect relaxing space — gardens, patios, pergolas… you name it (haha) and then never actually sit down to enjoy it. Because the moment we try to rest, our brains hit us with a to-do list longer than the IKEA instructions we never followed.

Dean takes listener questions about how to remedy a big raccoon problem on an adjacent property, how to go about getting the right auto gas shut off valve, why grass is 'thatching' on a lawn, how to properly light a vaulted ceiling and problems with a neighbor that smokes.

Dean starts the show talking about the benefits of 'high tea,' and the fact that women are the most involved in DIY projects in the home, than tackles a phone call from a listener about a major kitchen remodel and cabinets

In this special Creative OnPurpose Live session, Scott dives deep with Brie-Anna Willey (Business for Nerds) on how our Purpose-Driven Prosperity Model coaching and GPT tools help you build a business that fits your life, without chasing every shiny new tactic.In this episode, you'll hear about:* How Brie built her therapy private practice through DIY hustle and podcast rabbit holes—without handing six figures over to a “guru.”* How that scrappy, self-taught experience shaped her approach to coaching and business systems today.* The role of our “Scott bot” and Forever Offer Bot in keeping you focused between calls.* Applying first-principles thinking and the barbell strategy to boost your system's efficiency.* Why adding more “features” can actually drag your business down—and how subtracting can be your fastest path forward.* The real secret to sustainable growth: becoming the kind of person who can build a better business.* A simple 30-day rule to decide which new ideas are worth pursuing (and which to let go).

Dam, Internet! This episode is packed—literally. From anime debates to apocalypse prep, we go off the rails with everything from survival kits and Demon Slayer to nuclear threats and creepy serial killer theories.

If you've ever found yourself wondering whether you really need a financial advisor, this episode is for you. James and Ari unpack the deeper reasons people seek financial guidance—and why the decision often goes far beyond dollars and cents.Much like seeing a doctor for preventative care, working with the right advisor is about protecting your future, reducing stress, and reclaiming your most precious resource: time. From saving 20+ hours a month of DIY management to gaining peace of mind, better sleep, and a trusted partner for life's biggest financial decisions—this conversation explores the emotional and practical value of professional advice.You'll hear a powerful testimonial from a self-proclaimed DIY-er who discovered five unexpected benefits of hiring an advisor—and why, in hindsight, it was one of the best investments they've made.Whether you're confident in your current strategy or simply curious if you could be doing more with your time and money, this episode will help you ask the right questions about your financial life.-Advisory services are offered through Root Financial Partners, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. This content is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Viewing this content does not create an advisory relationship. We do not provide tax preparation or legal services. Always consult an investment, tax or legal professional regarding your specific situation.The strategies, case studies, and examples discussed may not be suitable for everyone. They are hypothetical and for illustrative and educational purposes only. They do not reflect actual client results and are not guarantees of future performance. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal.Comments reflect the views of individual users and do not necessarily represent the views of Root Financial. They are not verified, may not be accurate, and should not be considered testimonials or endorsementsParticipation in the Retirement Planning Academy or Early Retirement Academy does not create an advisory relationship with Root Financial. These programs are educational in nature and are not a substitute for personalized financial advice. Advisory services are offered only under a written agreement with Root Financial.Create Your Custom Early Retirement Strategy HereGet access to the same software I use for my clients and join the Early Retirement Academy hereAri Taublieb, CFP ®, MBA is the Chief Growth Officer of Root Financial Partners and a Fiduciary Financial Planner specializing in helping clients retire early with confidence.

If you've ever found yourself wondering whether you really need a financial advisor, this episode is for you. James and Ari unpack the deeper reasons people seek financial guidance—and why the decision often goes far beyond dollars and cents.Much like seeing a doctor for preventative care, working with the right advisor is about protecting your future, reducing stress, and reclaiming your most precious resource: time. From saving 20+ hours a month of DIY management to gaining peace of mind, better sleep, and a trusted partner for life's biggest financial decisions—this conversation explores the emotional and practical value of professional advice.You'll hear a powerful testimonial from a self-proclaimed DIY-er who discovered five unexpected benefits of hiring an advisor—and why, in hindsight, it was one of the best investments they've made.Whether you're confident in your current strategy or simply curious if you could be doing more with your time and money, this episode will help you ask the right questions about your financial life.-Advisory services are offered through Root Financial Partners, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. This content is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Viewing this content does not create an advisory relationship. We do not provide tax preparation or legal services. Always consult an investment, tax or legal professional regarding your specific situation.The strategies, case studies, and examples discussed may not be suitable for everyone. They are hypothetical and for illustrative and educational purposes only. They do not reflect actual client results and are not guarantees of future performance. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal.Comments reflect the views of individual users and do not necessarily represent the views of Root Financial. They are not verified, may not be accurate, and should not be considered testimonials or endorsementsParticipation in the Retirement Planning Academy or Early Retirement Academy does not create an advisory relationship with Root Financial. These programs are educational in nature and are not a substitute for personalized financial advice. Advisory services are offered only under a written agreement with Root Financial.Create Your Custom Strategy ⬇️ Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

Soft. Hard. Fresh. Aged. Stinky. Illegal. Let's talk cheese with Certified Cheese Professional (CCP) and Fromologist, Kyra James. We chat about proprietary bacterial slurries, basement caves, cheese knife etiquette, rind eating, vegetarian versus vegan cheeses, cheese history, different warm-blooded animals whose milk is used for cheese, American cheese side-eye, shoe deodorizers, and how to chat up a monger. And come back next week to learn more about plant-based cheese options, how to properly store cheese, the difference between orange and white cheddar, the grilled sandwich debate, DIY cheese, pricey varieties, squeaky curds, the moon's composition, how cheese changes your brain chemistry, and the ultimate charcuterie board. Plus: holes and crystals and maggots, oh my! [Content warning: we discuss dairy and do make acknowledgments of animal rights concerns, and next week we discuss vegan options in more depth. However this episode and expert's focus isn't the ethics of dairy farming as a whole, but rather the process of cheesemaking. We do have a future episode planned about plant-based diets.]Visit Kyra's website and follow her on Instagram and LinkedInDonations went to the Cheese Culture Coalition and Team Up's 2025 Building Schools in KenyaMore episode sources and linksSmologies (short, classroom-safe) episodesOther episodes you may enjoy: Gastroegyptology (BREAD BAKING), Food Anthropology (FEASTS), Critical Ecology (SOCIAL SYSTEMS + ENVIRONMENT), Mammalogy (MAMMALS), Bisonology (BUFFALO), Zymology (BEER), Gustology (TASTE), Disgustology (REPULSION TO GROSS STUFF), Speleology (CAVES), FIELD TRIP: I Go France and Learn Weird France StuffSponsors of OlogiesTranscripts and bleeped episodesBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!Follow Ologies on Instagram and BlueskyFollow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTokEditing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jake ChaffeeManaging Director: Susan HaleScheduling Producer: Noel DilworthTranscripts by Aveline Malek Website by Kelly R. DwyerTheme song by Nick Thorburn