Podcast appearances and mentions of George Cook

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/ Presented By: Heated Core, Four Wheel Campers, Fish The Fly, TroutRoutes Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors In today's episode of In the Bucket podcast, we're joined by George Cook, Josh Linn, and Mia Sheppard. This is an all-star cast with considerable influence in the fly fishing industry, and together, they have contributed greatly to the way we fish today. Their combined experience includes many years of guiding fly shops, sales tackle, repping techniques, equipment development, casting instruction, event promotion, and winning three Spey-O-Rama titles.  We also dig into the upcoming Sandy River Spey Clave in mid-May, one of the most awaited events for spey-casters. We hear how it became the “Woodstock of Spey,” drawing anglers from around the world.  Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/

I'm not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Has your business been impacted by the recent fires? Apply now for a chance to receive one of 10 free tickets to SuperCrowdLA on May 2nd and 3rd and gain the tools to rebuild and grow!Devin: What is your superpower?George: Having steady hand and being a reliable, stabilizing force in my organization, but also externally for our customers as well.Access to capital remains one of the most significant challenges for small businesses, particularly for those led by underrepresented founders. Honeycomb Credit, an SEC-registered FINRA member crowdfunding portal, is changing that by enabling everyday investors to support businesses in their communities while earning a return.George Cook, Co-Founder and CEO of Honeycomb Credit, understands the barriers entrepreneurs face. Coming from a family that has operated a community bank for over 130 years, he saw firsthand the difficulties businesses encounter when seeking funding. "Small businesses are more than just a number," George explained. "Yes, financials are critical, but so are qualitative values like how a business treats its customers and employees."Unlike traditional banks, which rely primarily on financial metrics, Honeycomb Credit takes a community-driven approach. Entrepreneurs who apply for funding go through a vetting process before launching campaigns on the platform. Investors, often local supporters, vote with their wallets by investing as little as $100 in businesses they believe in. This creates a dual-layer assessment—both financial and community validation—that increases the likelihood of long-term success.One of the platform's defining characteristics is its flexibility. Unlike banks that impose rigid repayment structures, Honeycomb allows investors and business owners to collaborate on solutions if a business faces financial difficulties. George described a recent situation where an entrepreneur needed to restructure payments: "We take a lot of pride in our democratic approach. Investors, who believe in the business, get to weigh in on whether to adjust terms or pursue collections. This gives businesses a chance to stabilize and recover, often leading to a better outcome for both sides."Beyond financing, Honeycomb is making a significant impact in supporting diverse entrepreneurs. Over 80% of the businesses on the platform are minority-, women-, or veteran-owned, highlighting the extent to which traditional funding sources have overlooked these groups. "To know that Honeycomb is playing a role in leveling the playing field is really rewarding," George said.With the recent acquisition of Raise Green, a platform focused on climate-related investments, Honeycomb is expanding its impact investing opportunities. This move aligns with its mission of democratizing access to capital while allowing individuals to invest in alignment with their values. "Impact investing isn't just for the wealthy," George emphasized. "With Honeycomb, anyone can invest in their community and in causes they care about."Honeycomb Credit's model is proving that financial returns and community impact can go hand in hand. By empowering entrepreneurs and mobilizing local investors, it's fostering economic growth while giving individuals the opportunity to be part of the success stories in their communities.tl;dr:Honeycomb Credit empowers small businesses by enabling community-driven investments with as little as $100.George emphasizes the importance of qualitative factors in assessing a business's long-term success.The platform fosters financial inclusivity, with over 80% of funded businesses being minority- or women-owned.Honeycomb Credit's acquisition of Raise Green expands its impact investing opportunities in the climate sector.George's superpower, stability under pressure, helps him lead through challenges and inspire his team.How to Develop Stability Under Pressure As a SuperpowerGeorge's superpower is stability under pressure. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Honeycomb Credit, he has cultivated the ability to remain steady amid the constant ups and downs of entrepreneurship."Being an entrepreneur means you can have the best call of your life in the morning and face an existential crisis by the afternoon," George explained. His ability to maintain composure, lift his team when times are tough, and stay humble when things go well has been key to his success. He believes that leadership requires a stabilizing presence, both for employees and the small business owners Honeycomb supports.A prime example of his superpower in action came during Honeycomb's acquisition of Raise Green. With significant changes happening within the company, George faced the challenge of ensuring his team remained aligned and engaged. "One of my mentors told me, ‘If you repeat yourself so many times that you're sick of it, that's when the team is just starting to hear you,'" he shared. By consistently reinforcing the vision and expectations, he provided clarity and direction during a crucial transition, keeping both employees and stakeholders focused on the long-term mission.For those looking to develop this superpower, George offered practical advice:Stay in the moment. Avoid letting your mind race ahead to the next challenge. Focus on solving one problem at a time.Use deep breathing. Before entering a meeting, take three deep breaths to ground yourself and reset your focus.Communicate with consistency. Repeat key messages frequently to ensure your team fully understands and internalizes them.Stay humble. Celebrate wins but don't let them cloud your judgment. Likewise, don't let failures shake your confidence.By following George's example and advice, you can make stability under pressure a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileGeorge Cook (he/him):Co-Founder & CEO, Honeycomb CreditAbout Honeycomb Credit: Honeycomb is a community capital platform where independently owned small businesses can borrow expansion loans from their own customers, fans, and community members.  With Honeycomb, beloved local businesses are unlocking fair capital while build community wealth in the neighborhoods they serve.Website: honeycombcredit.comCompany Facebook Page: fb.com/honeycombcreditBiographical Information:George Cook is the Co-Founder and CEO of Honeycomb Credit, a Pittsburgh-based, VC-backed, loan crowdfunding website that allows locally owned small businesses to borrow expansion loans from their own loyal customers and fans.  Honeycomb unlocks fair growth capital for Main Street businesses, while simultaneously enabling anyone to invest local in their own communities.  Born and raised in southwestern Pennsylvania, George is a sixth-generation community banker.  His community banking roots have driven him to search for new methods of capital formation and access to credit for small businesses.  He started Honeycomb to counter the adverse effects resulting from the rapid consolidation of the community banking industry and to provide small businesses an alternative to predatory online loans that often do more harm than good.  Prior to founding Honeycomb Credit, George worked at TransUnion and ZestAI to develop state-of-the-art data analytics tools that help lenders extend credit quickly and fairly.  He has also previously served as an Economist at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.George holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Statistics from George Washington University and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/george-cook-honeycomb/Instagram Handle: @honeycombcreditSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. 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Episode Notes “I've got the joy joy joy joy down in my heart” begins a rousing Christian children's song by George Cook in 1926. Did you know it's that joy that is so important to Jesus? Let's find out more! For all the Hank's Place video blogs, click on https://www.comealive.org/index.php/category/hanks-place/ Hank's Place is an outreach of Come Alive Ministries, www.comealive.org This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/702  Presented by: Stonefly Nets, Waters West Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors  In this episode, Brian Niska and Jeff Liskay talks about our upcoming Skeena Spey School and what makes the Skeena River a prime location for steelhead fishing. Expect to learn the art of spotting fish upstream, techniques to keep your fly in the "bucket" longer, and discover the best rods and lines suitable for both the West Coast and Great Lakes regions. This episode is packed with essential tips for anyone looking to enhance their steelhead fishing experience, including the top four criteria for finding fish on any steelhead water. Whether you're planning a trip to the majestic Skeena River or simply looking to improve your angling skills, this episode promises to equip you with the knowledge and inspiration you need. Episode Chapters with Brian Niska and Jeff Liskay on the Skeena Spey School 2:46 - Jeff expresses excitement about visiting the Skeena Spey Lodge, emphasizing the value of learning from experienced steelhead guides and the camaraderie among participants. Brian, the owner of the lodge, describes its unique appeal, highlighting the opportunity to catch pristine steelhead in shallow waters. 5:39 - Jeff shares that the biggest steelhead he has seen in the Skeena is close to 30 pounds. Brian explains that while the fishing season runs from mid-July to the end of October, late August to early September is particularly favorable because as water temperatures drop, fish begin to settle in the runs, increasing catch rates. 12:00 - We discuss the differences and similarities between fishing in the Great Lakes and the Skeena River, particularly for steelhead. Jeff emphasizes the importance of understanding how to fish the fly properly, noting that techniques learned in the Great Lakes can be valuable when applied to the Skeena. 14:29 - Jeff asks Brian about his approach to guiding anglers on the lower Skeena River. Brian explains that he doesn't typically have anglers fish one after the other in a step-and-cast manner. Instead, he assigns each angler their own section of the river, focusing on specific features such as diagonal bars or clusters of rocks, which can indicate where fish might choose to linger. 21:44 - We discuss the fluctuations in steelhead fish populations on the West Coast and the Great Lakes. Brian notes that natural variability in fish numbers has always existed, but modern technology and communication amplify awareness of these changes. 26:50 - Brian describes the Skeena, highlighting that within 15 minutes in any direction, one can experience solitude, yet the area is easily accessible due to its modern airport and proximity to town amenities. The lodge is conveniently located near the airport, equipped with Wi-Fi, and benefits from fresh supplies due to its closeness to town. 27:57 - Brian outlines the itinerary for those who are planning to fish the Skeena. He also emphasizes the importance of using a 12 to 13-foot rod with a Skagit or Scandi head, rather than larger rods, to fish effectively. He advises guests to maintain a mindset of optimism and confidence, believing that any suspicious movement in the water could be a fish. 30:59 - I share a memorable experience where I caught a bright coho, initially mistaking it for a steelhead. Brian explains that the catch varies year to year, with some years having more steelhead than coho, and vice versa. He notes that coho are aggressive fish that often hit harder than steelhead, describing them as tough fighters resembling Chinook salmon in build. 33:09 - Jeff provides valuable tips for fishing the Skeena River, emphasizing the importance of using one's eyes as the best tool. His first tip is to let the fly dangle in a foot of water for potential success. His second tip involves working through a run and paying attention to the movement of the fly. 34:57 - We talk about strategies for effectively fishing in challenging water conditions, particularly when dealing with obstructions like rocks. Jeff explains his approach by imagining himself as the fly to better understand fish behavior. He notes that fish often lay in front of or beside rocks, contrary to the common belief that they stay behind them. Jeff describes his technique of slowly moving his weight down to allow the fly materials to undulate and then positioning the rod toward the middle of the river to slow down the swing and keep the fly in place longer. 36:29 - Brian, although experienced, admits he hasn't fished every tributary but shares his insights on different sections of the river, emphasizing the importance of adapting fishing techniques based on the environment. He highlights the contrast between moving fish and those that linger in specific areas, particularly in the Bulkley and Morice rivers. 42:00 - We discuss the nuances of steelhead fishing, emphasizing the use of spoons and fly presentations. Brian advises focusing on changing presentation methods rather than the fly itself, and underscores the importance of patience when a fish strikes, recommending anglers allow the fish to take the fly without interference. 45:02 - We get into the click and pawl vs disc drag reel. Jeff advises against doing nothing, referencing the classic advice from George Cook, and mentions that while click and pawl reels are good for beginners, they can lead to challenges as the fight progresses. He also shares experiences of anglers struggling with these reels during intense fish fights. Brian adds that while some guides prefer click and pawl reels for personal use, they often provide clients with disc drag reels for better control. He personally favors disc drag reels, particularly the Islander TR3, for their strong drag and capacity, especially when dealing with exceptional fish. 48:45 - Jeff provides some insights into the importance of proper reel backing, especially when fishing for steelhead. He emphasizes checking for loops in the backing to prevent accidents and ensuring it's wound tightly. He also prefers using 40-50 pound gel spun backing, as it holds up well during long fights with fish, especially in challenging conditions like across boulders. 50:16 - Jeff provides valuable tips on the fishing gear used in the Great Lakes and how it transitions when fishing in the Skeena region. As a general strategy, Jeff advises having both a light and a heavy rod setup in both regions. This allows for flexibility, accommodating shallow and deep water conditions. 53:38 - Brian elaborates on the rods and lines he uses. He also describes various setups he might have in a boat. He highlights the flexibility of using a boat on the Skeena River, allowing for multiple gear setups, compared to the limitations when hiking along the bank. 1:00:10 - I raise the common challenge of locating fish in unfamiliar waters. Jeff suggests observing the river from an upstream perspective, as it reveals subtle features like flat spots and resting areas that are less obvious when looking downstream. This approach helps anglers identify potential fishing spots, whether on a small river or a larger one like the Skeena. Brian expands on Jeff's idea by emphasizing the importance of location and understanding the river's dynamics. He outlines four key criteria for finding fish: Structure: Look for features like salmon reds, woodydebris, or large rocks. Speed and Depth: Ideal fishing spots often have water around two and a half to three feet deep. Location on the River: Areas near rapids, tributaries, or bends can be promising. Lane of Travel: Anglers should focus on areas where fish are naturally traveling. 1:05:08 - Brian discusses how he manages expectations for guests at his lodge, stressing the challenges of steelhead fishing. He also emphasizes that fishing is more than just catching fish; it's about the knowledge and confidence gained. 1:08:49 - Jeff shares his enthusiasm for the Great Lakes Dude podcast, highlighting the wealth of information and knowledge he gains from engaging with experts like biologists and fishing guides. 1:12:19 - Brian talks about their collaboration with The Conservation Angler (TCA), led by John McMillan. John is both a scientist and a passionate steelhead angler, which uniquely positions him to contribute to conservation efforts. 1:15:06 - We give a shoutout to The Deep Wade podcast, hosted by John McMillan and Nick Chambers. Brian mentions on of his favorite episodes of the said podcast where they interviewed Bill Herzog, aka the Metal God, and one of the best steelhead anglers. 1:15:38 - For those who want to get a chance to win a spot in our Skeena Spey School fly fishing trip and gear giveaway, head on to wetflyswing.com/giveaway. Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/702 

12-8-2024 Gilles Mbo and Guest Speaker George Cook by Tenstrike Community Church

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/645  Presented By: Togiak River Lodge, Waters West, Skwala, TroutRoutes Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors    In today's episode, we're diving deep into the world of spey fishing and bow hunting with George Cook, the man who brought spey fishing and spey rods to the United States. Renowned for his expertise, George travels the globe, collaborating with some of the biggest brands in the fishing industry. Having graced our podcast three times, he has shared invaluable insights on spey fishing, Chinook fishing, stillwaters, and more. George will update us on the current state of spey fishing, discuss the latest trends in Chinook fishing, and share his optimism about the future of steelhead fishing. But that's not all—his passion extends beyond the water to the fields, where he is also an accomplished hunter. He'll be offering tips and tricks for archery and hunting this season, including how to successfully stock a buck and the three most important factors in casting a spey rod. Episode Chapters with George Cook on Bow Hunting 2:20 - George gives us an update since we had him on the podcast. He had a bow season in North America last fall and killed his all-time biggest meal in the winter. 6:20 - We talk about updates on Sage rods, particularly focusing on the latest models which were released last winter. George explains that the new series includes a variety of models ranging from five to ten weights in spey and seven to eight weights in switch rods, which he refers to as "baby spey." 12:52 - George advises on how to improve your spey game. He suggests that it depends on the person's location, particularly highlighting that there are many skilled instructors on the West Coast. He names notable instructors like Travis Johnson in Oregon, John Hazlett in Medford, and Charles St. Pierre in Tacoma, as well as De Hogan who offers traveling seminars. George emphasizes the importance of getting professional instruction, comparing it to other precision activities like golf and archery. 16:00 - We shift the conversation from spey fishing to hunting. George recounts his extensive experience in both fields. He started fly fishing at age 11 but only began hunting in college at Washington State University, which he describes as a prime location for pheasant hunting. His deer hunting career began slowly, with his first successful hunt occurring in his senior year. 19:28 - George describes a typical summer fishing, using the Deschutes River as an example. He explains that fishing usually starts early in the morning, from dawn until about 10:30 to 11:30 AM, when temperatures are cooler. During this time, anglers can use floating lines or intermediate leaders with traditional flies like the green butt skunk or streetwalker. 26:32 - He shares his transition from rifle hunting for 30 years to bow hunting in 2014. He explains that rifle hunting had become less challenging and more about the pursuit of larger game. Bow hunting, on the other hand, provided a fresh start and presented new challenges, such as needing to get much closer to the prey, which requires significant skill and patience. 32:37 - George highlights the accessibility and convenience of bow hunting, contrasting it with rifle hunting, which often requires more time and logistical planning. He appreciates the simplicity of stepping outside his home and being able to practice archery almost immediately. He also provides an overview of the different types of bows available for those new to the sport, such as traditional longbows, recurves, compound, and self bows. He mentions that most bow hunters in the U.S. use compound bows and endorses Bowtech, a company known for its high-quality bows. 36:50 - We delve into introducing children to hunting, particularly focusing on the appropriate type of bow for young kids. George explains that there are entry-level bows designed for very young children, similar to toy bows with rubber stopper arrows. He then mentions more advanced options from Bowtech, which has a wide range of adjustable pull weights from 30 to 60 pounds, making it suitable as kids grow and gain strength. 43:00 - George recounts successful hunts in various states, including Oregon, Montana, South Dakota, and Mexico. He emphasizes the versatility required for hunting different types of deer, such as whitetails and Coues deer, using methods like tree stands and ground blinds. 44:06 - He highlights the numerous hunting opportunities available throughout the year, with early and late seasons in states like Oregon, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, Oklahoma, Texas, and Alabama. 48:18 - We talk about the intricacies of archery elk hunting. George explains that September is the prime time for hunting elk because it coincides with the rutting season when elk are very vocal and can be located by their calls. This period offers archers a better opportunity to get close and take a quality shot. Although challenging, bow hunting for elk and deer provides unique experiences and opportunities that are less available during rifle hunting seasons. He also gives some key tips for successful elk hunting. 1:01:57 - He describes how bow hunters practice for longer shots with antelope but aim to get as close as possible to deer. This involves meticulous planning and movement, often requiring stealth and environmental factors like wind and noise to avoid spooking the animal. He emphasizes the importance of knowing the deer's location and anticipating its movements, including understanding the deer's bedding habits and adjusting strategies accordingly. 1:06:26 - I ask George about his gear preferences. He emphasizes the importance of tools like OnX for identifying different types of land and the necessity of investing in quality optics such as binoculars and rangefinders, which he considers as critical as the hunting bow itself. He mentions some brands like Vortex and Leupold. 1:10:27 - Between hunting for mule deer and white-tailed deer, he prefers the former but mentions that he hunts more white-tailed deer due to availability. George then shares an impressive achievement: he is the only person to have hunted mule deer in all 17 states where they are native, completing the feat in 2019 in Oklahoma. 1:13:49 - We talk about his cats. One is a 22-pound main coon named Buddy Kitty and another small female named Wittle. Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/645 

George is the only hunter to kill a Mule Deer in every state they reside.  That is a testament to the man's commitment to deer hunting.  In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, George and I swap deer hunting stories, discuss techniques, caliber choices and surprise outcomes from a lifetime of pursuing deer. 

Tune in to the latest episode of The Angel Next Door podcast as host Marcia Dawood sits down with George Cook, co-founder of Honeycomb Credit. George shares how the platform is revolutionizing crowdfunding for small businesses, addressing the challenges faced in accessing capital from traditional lenders. This insightful episode offers a compelling look at the impact of investment crowdfunding with microloans on Main Street entrepreneurs and its potential to shape the future of business financing. If you're interested in learning about the evolving landscape of small business funding and the role of crowdfunding in supporting local economies, this episode is a must-listen. To get the latest from George Cook, you can follow him below!LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-cook-honeycomb/https://www.honeycombcredit.com/ Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!Website: www.marciadawood.comLearn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.comAnd don't forget to follow us wherever you are!Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood

I'm not a financial advisor; nothing I write in Superpowers for Good should be considered investment advice. You should seek appropriate counsel before making investment decisions.Remember, you can watch the Superpowers for Good show on e360tv. To watch the episode, download the #e360tv channel app to your streaming device–Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV–or your mobile device. You can even watch it on the web or YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a crowdfunding campaign or invest after clicking a link here, we may earn a commission. It's an easy way to support our work.Devin: What do you see as your superpower?George: My superpower is the ability to combine the analytical, the data with the human connection and the empathy required to live in a society.When I met George Cook, the founder and CEO of Honeycomb Credit, about seven years ago, he and I chatted about the social impact of local community investing. I was skeptical. Over the years since I've become a true believer. I relished my conversation with him for this episode, focusing on the societal benefits of local investing.Honeycomb Credit is one of the leading players in regulated investment crowdfunding. The SEC-regulated FINRA-member portal primarily helps small businesses with debt financing. It is quickly approaching $25 million in business financing since its founding.There are nearly 30 million small businesses in the US. Most of them have capital needs. This is a big potential market for Honeycomb Credit–and for the investors like you who participate in the loans.George grew up in Appalachia in a family that operated a community bank for 130 years. “I grew up in the family business. I fell in love with relationship lending, working with business owners who are literally sitting across the street from the branches that I was working out of and loved working with us, hearing their stories and playing a small piece in their growth journey.” He shares his vision for the community impact of the work he does.This is such an opportunity to do well while you do good. The diversity of business owners is: We're working with businesses that support disabled entrepreneurs. We have a ton of veteran-owned businesses. More than half of the businesses we work with are owned by BIPOC business owners. Almost two-thirds are women-owned businesses, and over 40 percent of the businesses we work with are in low to moderate-income communities.It's an incredibly diverse group of entrepreneurs that we get to work with. Every single one of them has these incredible, inspiring stories that just get us fired up every single day to come to work and know that we're playing this tiny little piece in their growth journey. That's how we want our investors to feel.For every single offering, we help coordinate a professional video shoot to help the entrepreneurs tell their stories. It's almost a little mini shark tank where you can come to the Honeycomb site and hear these stories. You can dig in and understand the health of the business, too. Of course, that's important. But then you get to decide which of these businesses you want to put your own hard-earned money into and see that money go to work in your community.With my skepticism of community investing's social impact long retired, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to invest in Honeycomb Credit's loans. I made my first loan about 18 months ago, and every payment has been made on schedule, as promised. The business, a local restaurant, is thriving.George has built Honeycomb Credit utilizing his superpower, an ability to use both data and a human connection in decision-making. For the sake of brevity, let's call it analytical empathy.AI Episode Summary1. Devin Thorpe introduces his guest, George Cook, the founder and CEO of Honeycomb Credit, one of the leading crowdfunding portals focused on small businesses.2. George Cook shares that Honeycomb Credit has grown from raising $1 million to being on its way to raising $25 million across its platform.3. The platform enables small businesses to raise capital from customers, fans, community members, and internet supporters who are interested in aiding small businesses in their growth journey.4. Honeycomb Credit has funded various businesses, including puzzle companies, ice cream shops, coffee shops, and microbreweries, helping them to purchase new equipment, launch product lines, or open additional locations.5. The platform returns on investments can be compelling, offering a way for people to build a portfolio of loans with significant yields while also strengthening community ties as businesses repay their local supporters.6. George discusses his background in banking and credit analytics and the need he saw for small businesses that were being left behind by traditional lending as industries evolved.7. He shares the story of how he and his business school classmate co-founded Honeycomb Credit after his classmate, a former investment banker, had difficulties obtaining an SBA loan.8. Honeycomb Credit focuses on empowering small businesses to raise capital from those who believe in them and know them, reinvigorating a sense of community lending.9. George emphasizes the diversity of business owners who use Honeycomb, including women, BIPOC entrepreneurs, veteran-owned businesses, and businesses in low to moderate-income communities.10. The company conducts thorough due diligence on all businesses seeking to raise money, including financial reviews, background checks, and credit reports, but also considers the businesses' community connections and customer relationships.If you think more people should invest in their local community, please share this post.How to Develop Analytical Empathy As a SuperpowerGeorge expanded on how he thinks about his analytical empathy superpower.As a society, we talk so much these days about big data, machine learning and artificial intelligence and how that's changing everything. We forget the human connectivity. We sometimes think the world is all data. We forget that qualitative data can be just as important. An algorithm can't answer all your questions because so much of what we experience in the world isn't just a clean number. Is the baget at the bakery–does it taste good? That's a hard thing to put into an algorithm to get a good result. So, being able to have an empathetic human connection while at the same time understanding and being able to leverage the power of data–if you can put those things together, the sky is the limit.George uses his analytical empathy on every offering. Not only does the team crunch the numbers, but they also dive into the story to better understand what makes the entrepreneur and the business tick. They recognize that the numbers aren't the only thing that matters.He offers a profound starting point for developing greater analytical empathy. We've got to do away with the idea that we have to agree fundamentally with people to respect them. “At the human level,” we can “respect and appreciate” people even if we disagree.Ultimately, George brought the conversation back to the impact of small business lending and community capital. He challenges us to remember that “nobody fights about ice cream.”By following George's advice and example, you can develop analytical empathy as a skill. With practice, you can make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileGeorge Cook (he/him):Co-Founder & CEO, Honeycomb CreditAbout Honeycomb Credit: Honeycomb is a community capital platform where independently owned small businesses can borrow expansion loans from their own customers, fans, and community members.  With Honeycomb, beloved local businesses are unlocking fair capital while building community wealth in the neighborhoods they serve.Website: www.honeycombcredit.comX/Twitter Handle: @honeycombcreditCompany Facebook Page: fb.com/honeycombcredit/Instagram Handle: instagram.com/honeycombcreditBiographical Information: George Cook is the Co-Founder and CEO of Honeycomb Credit, a Pittsburgh-based, VC-backed loan crowdfunding website that allows locally owned small businesses to borrow expansion loans from their own loyal customers and fans.  Honeycomb unlocks fair growth capital for Main Street businesses while simultaneously enabling anyone to invest local in their own communities.  Born and raised in southwestern Pennsylvania, George is a sixth-generation community banker.  His community banking roots have driven him to search for new methods of capital formation and access to credit for small businesses.  He started Honeycomb to counter the adverse effects resulting from the rapid consolidation of the community banking industry and to provide small businesses an alternative to predatory online loans that often do more harm than good.  Prior to founding Honeycomb Credit, George worked at TransUnion and ZestAI to develop state-of-the-art data analytics tools that help lenders extend credit quickly and fairly.  He has also previously served as an Economist at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.George holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Statistics from George Washington University and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/george-cook-honeycombUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.* SuperCrowdBaltimore, March 21, 2024: This in-person event at the B&O Rail Museum features some of Baltimore's prominent citizens and community leaders. Save 30 percent with the discount code “SuperCrowd.”* Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on March 26, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. Everyone is welcome to join the free events.* SuperCrowdHour, March 27, 2024 at 1:00 Eastern. Devin Thorpe will explain the three surprising reasons impact investors should seek to make money from impact investing.* Superpowers for Good - Kinect Capital Live Pitch, March 28 at 9 PM Eastern/6 PM Pacific: Four companies currently raising via crowdfunding will pitch their offerings live via the Superpowers for Good streaming television show on e360tv. Kinect Capital will host the pitch. Applications to pitch are open now through March 8! * SuperCrowd24, April 17-18: This two-day virtual event is our biggest event of the year. Don't miss it. Save 50 percent with the discount code “SuperCrowd.”* SuperCrowdChicago, June 12, 2024. Save the date! More information is coming soon!SuperCrowd Community Event Calendar* Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET * Neighborhood Economics, February 26-28 in San Antonio, Texas* Crowdfunding Professional Association Webinar Series - March 13, 2:00 PM ET* AMIBA's “Community Investment Funds,” March 14, 2:00 PM ET* Investment Crowdfunding Demystified, Crowdfund Better, March 26 at 2:00 PM ETIf you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 4,000+ members of the SuperCrowd, click here. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

Get the full Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/swinging-for-chinook-insights-from-alaskan-waters Embark on a journey to the heart of Alaska, where the rivers hold secrets only the most dedicated anglers dare to uncover. This short podcast offers you insights into the art and soul of catching Chinook – the mightiest of salmon, in the wild waters of the North. This podcast is based on a podcast we did with one of the biggest OG's of the swing game, George Cook.  You can listen to this episode in podcast 406 of the Wet Fly Swing Podcast.  Hope you enjoy this short podcast and that you get a chance to also listen episode 406 with George.  

From telling your tits apart to badgers in your garden, wildlife expert George Cook takes us through getting into bird spotting and supporting our local wildlife species.

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/449 Presented By: Angler's Coffee, Yellowstone Teton, Trxstle, Bearvault  Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Brian Niska is back on the show to take us into Skeena steelhead fishing. Brian paints the picture of what you can expect if you're putting out a trip together to the Skeena Spey Lodge. He describes why he fishes the shallow water close to the bank, plus he gives us tips on how to do it. Brian really got nerdy today, and we loved it! So grab your gear because we're going deep into the weeds today with Brian. Skeena Steelhead Show Notes with Brian Niska 01:00 - We're back at it, and we're giving away a trip to Brian's lodge. 03:20 - In episode 370, we talked about the Skeena River Spey Lodge with Brian Niska. Today, we catch up with Brian and get an update on what he's been up to since then. 05:16 - Brian talks about fishing opportunities at the Skeena Spey Lodge. 10:06 - Brian paints a picture of what to expect when planning a trip to the Skeena River Spey Lodge. They have 14 A-frame cabins and a cool lodge building that used to be a barn. 11:02 - Their culinary team is top-notch, so you can always expect delicious food. 14:48 - We talk about the Spey Fishing School and how it's different from just a typical guiding trip. 15:50 - If people are interested in fly tying, they can spend time on the tying bench set up right by the pool table. They have great fly tyers amongst their guides, like Michael Orlowski and Adrienne Comeau. 24:26 - Brian tells a story about the time he caught a 30-pound Chinook Salmon in the middle of August. We had George Cook on the show before and talked about Chinook. 31:30 - Brian enjoys skiing with his family in winter. He also discusses the possibility of heliskiing at the Skeena Spey Lodge. 35:26 - Brian dives deep into the techniques, gear, and fly presentations that they use for finding fish at the Skeena Spey Lodge. 46:48 - Brian and his team use Mow Tip from RIO. 50:56 - The Skeena Lodge has a fully-stocked fly shop on the premises, where they've got a great selection of all the gears they use for fishing. 58:44 - We touched on the history of the Skeena Lodge. 1:07:00 - Brian and his team love using the Kingfisher Shallow Water Extreme boat. 1:09:00 - Brian recommends taking a day or two in Vancouver before going to the lodge. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/449  

I scheduled this episode to follow the Honey Badger episode because I liked the alignment of their names, but I could just as easily have linked it to the Wine Funding episode, because we're once again turning engaged fans into even more engaged financiers! Only this time, we're taking all comers.So when George says Honeycomb is "helping business owners really activate this community of customers and fans and neighbours that they already have, and to level up those customers and turn them into evangelists for their business by getting them on board and then literally invested in the long term success of those businesses" we hear echoes of Maxime, who described his lenders as "the most sincere and genuine ambassadors you can dream of as a wine estate, because they're part of the adventure, and they share that with their friends." You can find Honeycomb Credit and all their projects over at https://www.honeycombcredit.com/ Twisted's artisanal egg roll project is already funded in Chicago, but maybe check out InBox Beverage in Chestertown (MD) with their turnkey micro-brewing system; or Bless Thy Skin in Riverview (FL), a black-owned, woman-owned, family-owned business that specializes in skincare products and treatments; or even the Rockfish Oyster Bar, a new seafood restaurant coming to Cleveland's Chagrin Falls neighborhood... there really are so many great options.They're on LinkedIn, too, where they publish wonderful little glimpses into those projects and the impact that capitalised small businesses are making to their communities.You can learn more about me on my LinkedIn page, my action-adventure novels are on Amazon, some versions even for free, and my work with ConfirmU and our gamified psychometric scores is at https://confirmu.com/ and on episode 24 of this very show https://www.howtolendmoneytostrangers.show/episodes/episode-24Oh, and I'll announce it properly, but I'll be recording an episode of this show at Money2020 Europe in June so if you're going to be there, too, let's meet up. And if you're not, but you would still like to participate in the show, reach out to me at https://www.howtolendmoneytostrangers.show/contact-usRegards, Brendan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/406 Presented By: Mavrk, Dalton - Country Financial, Drifthook Fly Fishing, Trxstle Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors George Cook is back on the podcast today and takes a deep dive into swinging flies for kings. We get a rundown on some of the history around the Kanektok and Nushagak Rivers. We find out when you should be planning your trip if you want to target rainbows, kings, and chinooks in Alaska. George tells us his gear setup to up your Spey game and we also talk a little bit about his passion for hunting. George also talks about what he calls, "Pillow Water" and how to do a cadence cast.  Show Notes with George Cook 05:45 - We've done a hunting episode before with Jay Scott in episode 354. 07:30 - George will be at the  Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show on February 15-19, 2023. They will have a hunting boot booth there. 14:30 - They hooked 105 fish in 8 days on the Nushagak River last year. But none of those fish were over 18 pounds. 19:30 - George talks about doing a DIY float trip on the Kanektok River, swinging for chinooks, kings, and rainbows. 35:20 - June 15 to July 8 would be the period to mouse for rainbows and chinook. George recommends doing a guided trip if you want to target chinooks. 38:10 - Dave Duncan Sr and his sons have over 30 years of experience guiding in the Kanektok River. George also noted Alaska West who's been at it for a long time. 44:00 - George went full Spey since 2010. He rarely uses the single-handers nowadays. 44:45 - We mentioned Jim Teeny. He was one of my first guests on the podcast at WFS 05. 52:10 - They have a saying for flies "if it ain't chartreuse, it ain't no use". George explains. 1:00:25 - George explains what he calls a Pillow Water. 1:04:20 - George tells us one of the greatest stories he's ever heard. 1:06:11 - We dig into the recommended gear. 1:16:20 - George describes how to do a cadence cast. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/406

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/402  Presented By: Range Meal Bars, Chota Outdoor Gear, Stonefly Nets, Drifthook Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors    Kevin McKay is here to talk about Maine fly fishing and give a tour of some of the best brook trout and smallmouth bass fishing in the country. We find out and discover how to fish the West Branch for big brook trout. We hear about which streamer you should be using if you only had one. We get a ton of resources including fly shops and other websites. We also talk about the forums that Kevin runs on his website. We're going to dig into all these and cover a number of species on top of brook trout. We even find out how they've been living off the grid for six years and how and why they offer free lodging in their camp on the river. Maine Fly Fishing Show Notes with Kevin McKay 03:28 - Kevin tells how he got into fly fishing. The first fly rod he bought was from L.L.Bean. 5:44 - He shares the story of his very first experience of fly fishing. 7:02 - He shares why he started his websites MaineFlyFish.com and MaineFishingAdventures.com. 9:21 - He feels honored to be part of the Scott Fly Rods Pro Staff. 9:54 - He shares about his career aside from fly fishing. 10:39 - He mentions that his photos and website are in Bob Clouser's book on smallmouth. 12:34 - He says the two people who influenced him on fly fishing. 13:52 - He walks us through the meticulous process of getting a guide's license in Maine. 14:44 - I try to answer a "Lost Person" scenario which is also part of getting a guide's license. 19:01 - I ask about the restrictions on hunting in Maine. 19:54 - He tells that a lot of people in Maine get a guide's license as a prestige thing. 22:29 - We dig into what he does in Maine and his place being off the grid. 26:00 - He talks about the species he is focusing on. 28:58 - He shares his technique for hitting a landlocked Atlantic salmon. 32:42 - He tells the best times to fish in Maine. 33:55 - He shares a story of their trip to a remote pond with his dad where they caught a 19-inch brook trout. 41:15 - He tells where to go to catch some brook trout. 42:48 - He recommends some resources for people who want to fly fish in Maine. These include his website and fly shops in Maine. 45:42 - He talks about the main fly shops in Maine. 48:50 - We dig into the gear to hopefully hit a brook trout. 50:31 - I mention our episode with George Cook where he talked about chinook in Alaska. 51:21 - I ask him about the sink tip they use. He mentions the Airflo Kelly Galloup streamer line which is his new favorite. 53:09 - He talks about the chubs which the brook trout eat. He also shares that time when a brook trout bit his hand. 54:25 - We dig into his fly fishing style and the techniques he teaches his clients. 58:28 - I ask him about the best times to fish in the West Branch. 1:00:08 - He recommends some places to stay in the West Branch area. These include the Big Eddy Cabins and Campground and the Big Moose Inn. 1:03:51 - He talks about the brook trout in Labrador, Canada. 1:05:15 - He gives tips on fishing in Maine. 1:08:35 - He talks about his fly fishing podcast entitled On The Reel. 1:13:21 - We dig into his off-the-grid. 1:17:09 - He describes his place and his tiki bar. 1:19:58 - He talks about their electricity consumption with living off the grid. 1:22:25 - We do the Two-Minute Drill where I ask him about fishing for brook trout, reliable resources for fly fishing, conservation issue, and budgeting tips. Aside from his website, he recommends Maine IF&W as a resource. 1:25:52 - I ask him about the property value in Maine. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/402 

If you've ever considered a career working as a Manufacturer's Rep, the story of George Cook would be a very good study.  In this episode of Fin and Fire with Jeff Mishler, I start at the beginning, and uncover the man, the myth, the legend, and in the process discover that George has set a record in the hunting world, one that few have ever considered, let alone achieved.  

In this all-star lineup of Pittsburgh entrepreneurs, Dr. Natalie Gentile, TJ Fairchild, and George Cook are all back on the show. We cover a wide variety of topics including the importance of investing in our local communities, when to build team, how to navigate a hybrid work environment, dealing with growth challenges, and much more. It was such a pleasure to sit down and chat with these dynamic small business owners. I was blown away by how committed they are to supporting our local communities. I know you will enjoy this enlightening discussion.If you have any questions or if you'd like to chat, you can reach me at my contact info below. The purpose of this podcast is to share ideas, inspire action, and build a stronger small business community here in Pittsburgh. So, please say hello, tell me what you think, and let me know how I'm doing. It means a ton!Also, check out my guests' original episodes from when they first appeared on the podcast to share their origin stories.Dr. Natalie Gentile – Season 7, Episode 4: https://proprietorsofpittsburgh.com/episodes/do-what-is-authentic-to-you-natalie-gentile-md-co-founder-of-direct-care-physicians-of-pittsburghTJ Fairchild – Season 3, Episode 3: https://proprietorsofpittsburgh.com/episodes/put-people-first-tj-fairchild-owner-of-commonplace-coffeeGeorge Cook – Season 5, Episode 22: https://proprietorsofpittsburgh.com/episodes/entrepreneurship-is-a-long-term-commitment-george-cook-co-founder-of-honeycomb-creditYOU CAN REACH ME AT:Website: https://www.proprietorsofpittsburgh.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinvilanoPhone: 412-336-8247YOU CAN REACH DR. NATALIE GENTILE AT:Website: https://www.directcarepgh.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliegentilemdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/directcarepghFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DirectCarePghLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-gentile-mdYOU CAN REACH TJ FAIRCHILD AT:Website: https://commonplacecoffee.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/commonplacecoffeeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/commonplacecoffeeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/commonplace-coffeeYOU CAN REACH GEORGE COOK AT:Website: https://www.honeycombcredit.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/honeycombcreditFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/honeycombcreditLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/honeycomb-credit

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/369 Presented By: Range Meal Bars, Angler's Coffee, Togens Fly Shop, Jackson Hole Fly Company Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Jerry French, steelhead flies innovator, shares the story of how Intruder flies, Skagit Spey lines, and short Spey rods came to be. We find out how they changed the game big time for steelhead fly fishing. Jerry tells us how they tried to keep their ideas secret and when they realized that it was time to share them with the community. We also talk about some of his signature flies like the Dirty Hohs and Sculpins. This is a replay episode from 2020 and also one of our most downloaded episodes so it's great to listen to it again. Intruder Flies Show Notes with Jerry French 06:30 - We had George Cook on the podcast in episode 131 where we dug into the history of the Northwest Spey. 11:15 - A 13-foot 6 wt rod was considered short back then 13:30 - Jerry tells the story of when they were on a road trip, fishing and guiding, sleeping in the car, and didn't shower for days. 18:00 - Jerry talks about the evolution of Intruder flies 22:25 - They weren't planning on sharing the Intruder secrets with anyone but some of their flies got stolen on one of their fishing trips 26:60 - Jerry talks about that time when they realized that it was time to share their secret with the community 32:00 – Jerry was an original founder of OPST and was all about getting Ed Ward paid for his contribution. The ultra-compact heads were a big part of what Jerry and Ed developed. 37:20 - Joseph Rossana was on the podcast in episode 136 42:00 - Jerry describes what a Dirty Hoh platform is and why it's so special to him 46:30 - Listener question: Do you swing butt or broad side on the swing? Jerry says: Straight up, no questions - always broad side. He calls it "controlled" and explains in detail. 56:00 - Jerry shares why he had to part ways with OPST and build Aqua Flies with Doug Brutocao Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/369

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/366 Presented By: FishHound Expeditions, Country Financial, Angler's Coffee, Range Meal Bars Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Charles St. Pierre from Northwest Spey Casting is here to teach us how to up Spey game today. This is loaded with a ton of great tips and it's just too much to put in writing. He breaks it down step by step that you can simply imagine how it works, plus the recommender gear, flies, and everything Spey fishing. We hear about the story of where he was during the Mount St. Helens eruption and how it affected the fisheries in Northwest Washington. Charles also takes us to the Olympic Peninsula rivers, his favorite waters to fish. Spey Casting Lessons Show Notes with Charles St. Pierre 05:30 - Charles tells the story of how he remembered Mt St. Helens eruption - the deadliest volcanic eruption in US history (1980) 09:00 - Charles started Spey casting in the mid-90s and began teaching in the late 90s, then started Northwest Spey Casting 11:30 - We had George Cook on the podcast in episode 131 who told us about the NW Spey history 13:30 - For winter and early spring fishing is Skagit sink tip. For late summer, it's Scandi and early fall presentations 27:35 - Charles explains the angle change in Spey casting 30:15 - Charles breaks down the double Spey in 3 movements: 1. Lift - to bring the fly from downstream up close to the caster within a rod's length. 2. Reposition - cross your right arms, where your right arm now becomes your upstream hand. Uncross your arms to develop the D-loop and swing your rod tip back down to the downstream side at a slightly rising angle. 3. Then make the forward cast from there. 35:30 - Tip: If you want to develop a good forward cast, you have to develop a good back cast 47:40 - Charle's favorite way to fish is with a floating line with a long leader, and with either a wet or a dry fly 56:55 - Charles loves fishing the Olympic Peninsula rivers 58:45 - The glaciers in the Olympic Peninsula are almost all gone 59:00 - Winter fishing starts in Olympic Peninsula around Thanksgiving in November 1:05:18 - For lines, Charles uses a Rio mid-belly and some Next Cast and Boss for long lines of 60 feet or more - they work well with 15 to 16-foot rods. For leaders, generally match the length of the rod. 1:08:30 - Charles took fly tying class from Alec Jackson. He learned to tie Skunk Spade and Sock River Grub. His favorite fly for steelhead is a Muddler. 1:15:45 - Charles ties Hobo Spey, Foxy Dog, and custom flies for clients. 1:19:00 - Dave McNeese talked about making a book about his fly fishing life Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/366

During COVID small businesses were hit hard and those owned by women, Black, Hispanic and Indigenous people even more so. In 2020 41% of Black businesses, 32% of Latino businesses, and 30% of women-owned businesses closed and of those that survived, 80% are now experiencing financial challenges. Amid financial instability and lack of cash flow, operating expenses have become the top financial challenge for small business and also for the people within underserved communities. Comcast NBCUniversal sought to find new solutions to this systemic challenge with their Financial Impact Challenge that identified and invested in HoneyComb Credit and SoLo Funds to provide lending alternatives that are equitable, empowering, and community-driven. Featuring: Antonia Dean, Rodney Williams and George Cook.

George will highlight how the consolidation in the banking industry is creating unique investment opportunities to put impactful capital to work on Main Street while earning attractive market returns.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/282 Presented By: Stonefly Nets, Fly Fishing Film Tours, Dette Flies, Anglers Coffee Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Kerry Burkheimer is here to share the story of how he built one of the most respected custom fly rods companies in the country. Kerry takes us back to some of the influential mentors he had along the way that helped him to develop some of his first prototypes. We also hear about how the Spey rod came to be with his connection to the Deschutes River. Kerry explains the "pre-load concept" - how he makes the whole rod work and the so-called "Burky feel" for fly rods! This one is a little history and a lot of soul so you better take a break for a quick listen! Custom Fly Rods Show Notes with Kerry Burkheimer 10:19 - Lamiglas rods came from Grizzly Washington 12:34 - Kerry met Russ Peak, an amazing rod maker 18:37 - The Burky feel for rods 24:45 - The pre-load concept explained 31:56 - George Cook was on the podcast at WFS 179 33:03 - Kerry met Mike Maxwell from Golden West 34:33 - Kerry decides to build a two-handed fly rod 39:00 - The 7 or the 8 weight are the most popular Burkheimer rods 53:10 - Tom Morgan was on the podcast at WFS 161 56:56 - CFBFlyRods.com is where you can find a Burkheimer rod dealer near you 59:07 - Kerry used to be a musician 1:00:51 - Kerry shares what he thinks about Lefty Kreh 1:03:33 - Kerry was on the Anchored Podcast with April Vokey Custom Fly Rods Conclusion with Kerry Burkheimer We heard about the story of CF Burkheimer fly rods - how Kerry built his company focused around custom fly rods. Kerry took us back to some of the huge mentors he had along the way that helped him develop his first rod. Kerry explained the "pre-load concept" - how he makes the whole rod work and the so-called "Burky feel" for fly rods! Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/282

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/261 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Joel LaFollette from the Royal Treatment Fly Shop is here to share the story of creating a great fly shop after his tenure at Kaufmann's Streamborn.  We find out why Joel is so fascinated with big fish and where he's heading next. Destination Travel Show Notes - Joel worked at Kaufmann's Streamborn for about 10 years. - Buffalo Creek Outfitters was the first store that Joel worked at. - Larry Dahlberg was on the podcast in episode 241 here.  Larry talked about the big fish he focused on over the years through his TV shows. - Conway Bowman has been a good connection for Joel lately - Los Roques Venezuela is Joel's favorite destination.  Here's a video that describes the area: - Jako Lucas was on the podcast in episode 68 and shared one of the great destinations on the podcast here.   - The Flats pro by RIO is great for salt and GT"s.  Here's Simon to explain a little further: - We noted John Hazel at the Deschutes Anglers.  John was from kaufmann's as well as other big names in fly fishing around the west. - George Cook was on the podcast in episode 131 to describe the history of NW Spey. - Jack Dennis was on the podcast here and shared his vast history in fly fishing. You can find Joel at RoyalTreatmentFlyFishing.com @flytyer27 on instagram. Fly Fishing Destination Travel Conclusion  Joel Lafollette is on the podcast to describe some of the great fly fishing destinations around the world.  What is the one bucket list destination where you have to go before you die? Leave a comment below or @wetflyswing on Social Media. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/261  

Glen chats with a trio of Founder/CEOs from the hallways of Money 20/20- MetalPay's Marshall Hayner, SnapCheck's Ken Kruszka and Honeycomb Credit's George Cook. Also, Glen violates the first rule of Fintech Fight Club.

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*This episode is brought to you by MuteSix, Honeycomb Credit, and Daasity*   In the first part of this Feature, we sit down with George Cook, CEO and Co-founder of Honeycomb Credit, a debt crowd-funding website where independent business owners can raise capital from their customer base, other business enthusiasts or fans. “Bringing the community banking model back in a more tech-enabled and scalable way.” This concept paved the way for George and his partner Ken Martin, Co-founder, to establish Honeycomb Credit. This is their story. In part 1, we discuss: What made George jump-start Honeycomb; A broad overview of the company; Honeycomb Credit’s pandemic story; Why companies are pulling back from traditional online lenders and banks; What attracted George to the community model of banking; How customers are your best investors; The advantage of crowd-funding versus giving up equity; Why companies see an increase in revenue using this model; Who Honeycomb Credit is for; and much more. Join Ramon Vela and George Cook as they break down the inside story on The Story of a Brand. For more on Honeycomb Credit, visit: https://www.honeycombcredit.com/ * OUR SHOW IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT OF MUTESIX. MuteSix is the leading agency in performance marketing. They have been in this space for nearly eight years, growing and scaling the world’s most recognizable e-commerce brands with breakthrough creative, targeted media buying, and data-driven results in every step of the funnel. They're currently offering listeners a FREE omnichannel marketing audit. Their team of auditors will perform a deep dive analysis into your current marketing efforts and identify which strategies might be budget wasters and which strategies will improve performance. The audit covers all digital marketing channels, including Facebook, Google, Email, Amazon, Snapchat, TikTok, Pinterest, Influencer, Programmatic, and Website CRO. For your free digital marketing consultation, visit: mutesix.com/storyofabrand * This episode is also brought to you by Honeycomb Credit. With Honeycomb Credit, you can transform your customers into your biggest brand advocates by giving them the chance to lend directly to your growing business. Brands looking to expand nationally, buy equipment, or launch a new product have used Honeycomb to get the funds they need while engaging their customers in a whole new way. Learn how to level up your customers today visit https://www.honeycombcredit.com/brand * This specific episode is also brought to you by Daasity. Daasity provides a single view of your Sales and Marketing data to identify the channels, and products, that are performing the best -- so you can make better data-empowered decisions. In minutes, unify all of your sales and marketing data to understand better critical growth metrics like LTV, ROAS, and profit margin by product. Join 1,400 Shopify and Shopify Plus brands like Rothy’s, Who Gives A Crap, Kopari, and MVMT Watches, who are all growing faster with better insights. Get started today with over 130 pre-built Reports. Schedule a free call with an Ecommerce Strategist today. Visit Daasity.com/story

*This episode is brought to you by MuteSix, Honeycomb Credit, and Daasity*   In the second half of this Feature, we once again sit down with George Cook, CEO, and Co-founder of Honeycomb Credit, to explore more ideas around small business funding. “We set out to democratize fundraising,” – says George. This message resonates with many people and helps make Honeycomb a largely successful crowd-funding platform. In part 2, we discuss: How Honeycomb guides you in funding your business; What the best practices for promoting a business are; How points of alignment help in appealing to customers; What companies should do to prepare for a campaign; Women-owned and minority-owned businesses; Some myths about crowd-funding; and much more. Join Ramon Vela and George Cook as they break down the inside story on The Story of a Brand. For more on Honeycomb Credit, visit: https://www.honeycombcredit.com/ * OUR SHOW IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT OF MUTESIX. MuteSix is the leading agency in performance marketing. They have been in this space for nearly eight years, growing and scaling the world’s most recognizable e-commerce brands with breakthrough creative, targeted media buying, and data-driven results in every step of the funnel. They're currently offering listeners a FREE omnichannel marketing audit. Their team of auditors will perform a deep dive analysis into your current marketing efforts and identify which strategies might be budget wasters and which strategies will improve performance. The audit covers all digital marketing channels, including Facebook, Google, Email, Amazon, Snapchat, TikTok, Pinterest, Influencer, Programmatic, and Website CRO. For your free digital marketing consultation, visit: mutesix.com/storyofabrand * This episode is also brought to you by Honeycomb Credit. With Honeycomb Credit, you can transform your customers into your biggest brand advocates by giving them the chance to lend directly to your growing business. Brands looking to expand nationally, buy equipment, or launch a new product have used Honeycomb to get the funds they need while engaging their customers in a whole new way. Learn how to level up your customers today visit https://www.honeycombcredit.com/brand * This specific episode is also brought to you by Daasity. Daasity provides a single view of your Sales and Marketing data to identify the channels, and products, that are performing the best -- so you can make better data-empowered decisions. In minutes, unify all of your sales and marketing data to understand better critical growth metrics like LTV, ROAS, and profit margin by product. Join 1,400 Shopify and Shopify Plus brands like Rothy’s, Who Gives A Crap, Kopari, and MVMT Watches, who are all growing faster with better insights. Get started today with over 130 pre-built Reports. Schedule a free call with an Ecommerce Strategist today. Visit Daasity.com/story

Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/216 Sponsors:  Turtlebox Audio:  https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox Sponsors:  Sawyer Oars:  https://wetflyswing.com/sawyer Bob Clay is here to share the story of how he became one of the great bamboo fly rod makers on the planet with a focus on the bamboo spey road.  We find out how Tom Morgan helped to shape his career. The story is a good one with some of the greatest fly fishing mentors in the game impacting Bob's journey.  Bob describes why he loves a 12-foot spey rod and shorter to get the job done. Show Notes with Bob Clay - Tom Morgan was one of Bob's biggest mentors.  Tom Morgan was on the podcast here in episode 161. - The Ed Rice Sportsman's shows were huge back in the day.  Here's Ed Rice on the Anchored Podcast.   - The hand mill is a major tool for building a bamboo rod created by Tom Morgan - The Hook and Hackle club out of Calgary gave Bob his start building rods - The Tom Morgan article via ESPN - Simon Gawesworth was Bob's first spey casting instructor.  Simon was on the Wet Fly Swing Podcast in episode 9 here. - George Cook was on the podcast in episode 131 here and covered the history of NW spey. - I noted the short OPST pure skagit and micro skagit rods. - the April Vokey masterclass - The tools for building a bamboo fly rod.  Tonkin bamboo is the strongest and what Bob uses.   You can find Bob at RiverWatchRods.com Bamboo Fly Rod Conclusion with my Bob Clay Bob Clay shares the story of how he became one of the great bamboo spey rod builders after a life of connecting to some of the best mentors you could ask for.   We find out how a 9-foot bamboo rod is a struggle but that the hollow technology in the spey game balanced great. We hear why hollow building and the shorter spey rods were big contributions that Bob helped give to the rod space.  This episode walks us through the steps to building a bamboo fly rod with a focus on spey.  Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/216

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/214 Sponsor: Turtlebox Audio: https://wetflyswing.com/turtlebox Sponsor: OPST: https://wetflyswing.com/opst Amy Hazel is here to break down the Deschutes Angler fly shop and what you need to do now to prepare for your next trout fishing trip.  Amy shares some great tips for the salmon fly hatch and general trout in May, June and July. We find out how Amy traveled the world fly fishing before landing on the Deschutes River and connecting with John Hazel.  Now Amy is heading up a great blog and resource for anglers who want to dig into the Deschtues River. Deschutes Angler Show Notes with Amy Hazel - Amy is setting up hosted trips with Heather Hodson from United Women on the Fly.   - I noted the live clubhouse app and our live podcast episodes. - Chicks with Sticks School is the good stuff Amy has going in their classes. - George Cook talked about the history of NW spey on episode 131 here. - The Deschutes Angler Fishing Report Blog - The green drake adults by Mike Lawson.  Mike was on the podcast here and covered Green Drake hatch. - Rick Hafele was on the podcast in episode 37 and covered basic entomology. - Tom Jarman was on the podcast to cover Euro Nymphing. - The 16/20 knot for euro nymphing - The non twist knot to keep your salmon fly floating freely and regularly. - The Blue Euro fly and others can be found on the fly page and at MFC. - The Clark's Stone Fly is a killer pattern later in the season. - Dave McNeese was on the podcast in episode 155. You can find Amy at DeschutesAngler.com Whitehorse a view from above Deschutes Angler Conclusion with Amy Hazel Amy Hazel is on the podcast today to break down the keys to trout fishing with a focus on May, June and July.  Salmon Flies, golden stones, yellow sallies and other bugs are all broken down today. We focus on Ethan and what he can do being new to the hatch and the Deschutes.  We also find out why the blue euro nymph is so effective on the river.  We walk through the steps even if you are brand new to the river. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/214

Welcome to season 2 of That's Incredible! This season is all about Australia, so of course we had to start with one of the coolest things about Down Under: the animals! From cute koalas to cranky crocs, our animals are the best in the world. To tell our incredible story this week we went straight to an expert, and the son of Steve Irwin, the most famous wildlife warrior in the world: Robert Irwin! At only 17 years old he's a conservationist and an award winning wildlife photographer, and he even lives in a zoo! He tells us about his two favourite Australian animals, and the first time he met a croc when he was only two years old! This podcast was made in partnership with Subaru, where every moment is a chance to do. Find out more at https://www.subaru.com.au/one-little-moment CREDITS Thank you to our guest Robert Irwin, and special thanks to Australia Zoo. Host:Andrew Daddo Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Production: Madeline Joannou, Elissa Ratliff  Scriptwriters: Peter Green & Emmeline Peterson Thanks to our cast of incredible kids... Sofia Lefebvre, Indiana Yates, George Cook, Amelia Cook, and Lucia Bartlam. CONTACT US Tell us what you think of the show via email at podcast@mamamia.com.au or on the PodPhone 02 8999 9386. Looking for a community of likeminded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/ Do your kids love to read?  Then check out Andrew Daddo's books at his website... https://www.andrewdaddo.com/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That's Incredible is back! A podcast for parents and kids to listen to together that's all about the unexpectedly awesome things in the world around us. Things you might never have noticed before! And this time around, Season 2 of That’s Incredible is all about Australia! Hosted by Andrew Daddo, each week we go on an adventure around our Great Southern Land and explore topics like food, natural wonders, Big Things, and cool inventions. We've also got interactive games and activities so you can take what you learn out into your everyday! In this episode, we're giving you a sneak peek of our chat with Robert Irwin, conservationist and wildlife photographer, and of course part of the most famous animal-loving family, The Irwins! He tells us about the first time me met a croc when he was only two years old. This podcast was made in partnership with Subaru, where every moment is a chance to do. Find out more at https://www.subaru.com.au/one-little-moment CREDITS Host:Andrew Daddo Producer: Emmeline Peterson Audio Production: Madeline Joannou, Elissa Ratliff  Scriptwriters: Peter Green & Emmeline Peterson Thanks to our cast of incredible kids... Sofia Lefebvre, Indiana Yates, George Cook, Amelia Cook, and Lucia Bartlam. CONTACT US Tell us what you think of the show via email at podcast@mamamia.com.au or on the PodPhone 02 8999 9386. Looking for a community of likeminded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/ Do your kids love to read?  Then check out Andrew Daddo's books at his website... https://www.andrewdaddo.com/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/188 Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly Sponsor: Anglers Coffee: https://wetflyswing.com/anglers Todd Scharf shares some huge tips on finding Skeena river steelhead and the gear you need to have a successful trip up north in British Columbia.  Todd runs the legendary Skeena Steelhead lodge and provides some insight on a 10 year commitment. Todd shares the exact lines and head he uses and why and when you should fish shallow vs deep for steelhead.  We also find out about the connection to Arc'teryx and the early days of the G4 Simms Waders and when to use a single hand spey for steelhead. Skeena River Steelhead Show Notes with Todd Scharf - Rob Bryce was on the podcast in episode 20 and covered Skeena Steelhead fishing. - Northbound is a short movie that was produced on the Skeena. - I noted the Steelhead Alley episode with Greg Senyo who guides in the midwest. - Legendary Skeena Steelhead Lodge can be found at Upstream Adventures. - Scott McGarva was on the podcast and had the Ankle Deep and 20' quote. - The OPST Riffle is great when you need the inside edge - George Cook was on the podcast here and has worked with Todd on the hunting and fishing side. - Golden West Fly Shop from Mike Maxwell - Todd noted Bob Meiser and the Meiser rods in the early days. - I noted the OPST Commando Smooth and Todd break down the other products from Pure Skagit. - We talk about the Groove vs the Smooth - Simon Gawesworth was on the podcast wh - The blue balls intruder You can find Todd at UpstreamAdventures.com "Wherever you see that jiggle, that's where I'm fishing." -Todd Scharf Skeena River Conclusion with Todd Scharf Todd Scharf shares the gear and tips on finding and swinging up steelhead on the Skeena River system.  We talk about the difference between fishing the Skeena vs some of the tributaries. We also dig into single-hand spey and other great lines for Skeena River steelhead fishing. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/188 Sponsor: Anglers Coffee: https://wetflyswing.com/anglers Sponsor: Stonefly Nets: https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly  

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/181 Sponsors:   Stonefly Nets:  https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly-pod Anglers Coffee:  https://anglerscoffee.com/ (use WETFLYSWING at checkout) Ken Morrish is on the podcast to share the story of how he created and became one of the leading travel companies at Fly Water Travel plus we dig into some tips on dry fly tying design and the top 6 dry fly patterns Ken created. We hear how it came to be with a meteoric start after completing an expensive private college degree but quickly moving up to Alaska to guide. We also find out how Ken has produced some of the great dry fly patterns in the game. Fly Water Travel Show Notes with Ken Morrish – John Gierach was on the podcast in episode 47 and talked about a liberal arts degree and his story of becoming a leading fishing author. – Marc Bale is a good friend of Ken’s and a big player in the fly fishing industry. Ken says he’s the best-connected person in the world. Marc was also a big part of purchasing Fly Water Travel. – Struble is how Ken met George Cook for the first time. George was on the podcast in episode 131 and covered the history of NW spey. – Fly Water Travel started after Ken connected with Brad Jackson who was the co-founder of the Fly Shop in Redding California. Ken tells the story of how it all came to be in the travel space. – We talk about Yellow Dog Fly Fishing and the Fly Shop. I talked to the founder Jim Klug of Yellow Dog Fly Fishing on the podcast. – Far Bank purchased Fly Water Travel recently. Far Bank owns Sage, Rio and Redington. I’ve had the main man behind RIO, Simon Gawesworth on the podcast in a past episode. – The Morrish Mouse and the Morrish Hopper are two of Ken’s best selling dry flies. – We noted Chris’ pattern, the Chubby Chernobyl which maybe the best selling dry fly in the US. – Dave Whitlock was on the podcast and Ken notes the Aquatic Trout Foods book by Dave. – The May Day was another popular pattern from Ken. You can find Ken at Fly Water Travel. “There’s going places……..and there’s knowing places.” -Ken Morris Ken covers the top dry fly patterns of his career for steelhead and trout fishing. We get a little behind the scenes glimpse at one of the leaders in the space of fly fishing travel and fly design. Sponsors:  Anglers Coffee:  https://anglerscoffee.com/ (use WETFLYSWING at checkout) Stonefly Nets:  https://wetflyswing.com/stonefly-pod  

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/179 George Cook is back on the podcast to break down lake fishing with a fly with a focus on Issak’s Ranch out of Washington State.  There are a ton of lakes scattered throughout Washington state that the tips we discuss today apply to.   We find out why George not only loves red-colored flies for steelhead but also for lake fishing.  We also hear about orange, chartreuse, and other great tips if you want to catch trout off of the bank with a fly. You can find Geroge on Instagram at StateofSpey. "Fish your fly all the way in until the the nail knot hits your rod tip." -George Cook We cover the Thin mint and how you can systematically cover the water fishing from the bank.  There is enough content in this podcast to get you started and into trout on the lake even if you are brand new to stillwater. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/179

George Cook comes from a long line of community bankers. His family has operated a small community bank in the Somerset, PA area for approximately 130 years. While he was earning his MBA at Dartmouth College, he met Ken Martin, an investment banker and main street business owner who would eventually become his co-founder in Honeycomb Credit. They both realized from their own experiences that there was a growing hole in the small business banking segment, due to the declining numbers of community banks across the country. Their goal was to bring back relationship banking to the small businesses that needed it most.In 2017, George and Ken set out to create a locally-focused crowdfunding platform. Utilizing the guidelines set forth in the JOBS Act of 2012, which relaxed securities regulations and made it easier for small businesses to raise capital, they built their own tech-enabled, scalable funding portal. Honeycomb Credit works with qualified, locally-owned businesses that need expansion capital. By tapping into their existing customer bases and surrounding communities, while leveraging Honeycomb Credit’s expertise and platform, these business owners are able to raise the loan proceeds that they need to grow their companies.If you have any questions or if you’d like to chat, you can reach me at my contact info below. The purpose of this podcast is to share ideas, inspire action, and build a stronger small business community here in Pittsburgh. So please say hello, tell me what you think, and let me know how I’m doing. It means a ton!YOU CAN REACH ME AT:Website: https://www.proprietorsofpittsburgh.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/proprietorsofpittsburghpodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinvilanoPhone: 412-336-8247YOU CAN REACH GEORGE COOK AT:Website: https://www.honeycombcredit.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/honeycombcreditFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/honeycombcreditTwitter: https://twitter.com/honeycombcredit

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/159 Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ So Fly Gear: https://www.soflygear.com/ Richard Harrington, from the River Rambler Podcast, is on the today to share the fly fishing story of Oregon to New York and back again for steelhead. Richard also shares some great tips on steelhead fishing the North Umpqua. We talk about skating flies and the best way to hitch a fly behind the head so it skates up nicely for you.  We get into a little bit of everything including who is the mastermind behind Richard's podcast and which spey rods he loves. Show Notes with Richard Harrington - Frank Moore was on the podcast here in episode 46. - Rick Pope was on the podcast here and we talked about the Flip Pallot episode with the $40k in cash story. - The Go Fund Me site for Frank Moore due to loosing his house from the fires. Here’s my episode with Frank Moore.  - Here’s the skunk I used to catch the Frank Moore fish on the river. - John McMillan was on the podcast here and talked about the status of steelhead. - The River Why book was amazing and compared to the River Rambler here. - Currents Podcast is produced by Richard's daughter. - I noted the Zoom PodTrac P4 which I will be using and testing very soon.  You can find my review of it on my other podcast here:  The Outdoors Online Marketing Podcast. - Todd Hirano's blog is a great resource for dry flies for steelhead. The Riffle Hitch for skating flies for steelhead - The Blue Heron hooks and Dave McNeese was a guest on the podcast in episode 155 here. - I noted Moonshine Rods and some of the smaller companies that are out there. - The Drake Magazine forum is a good resource. - Burkheimer Rods, Gary Anderson, Meiser Rods are all big players in the Northwest spey game. - Todd Hirano's Wang fly is great for skating steelhead. - George Cook was on the Podcast here in episode 131. - John Larisons book, Dec Hogan's book, Todd Hirano's blog are great resources for dry fly fishing. - Richard C Harrington  is the art side of Richard and where you can find his stuff. You can find Richard at TheRiverRambler.com and the SouthLimaSteelhead Society.com. Resources Noted in the Show Blue Heron hooks John Larison's Steelhead book Videos and/or podcasts Noted in the Show Frank Moore Podcast Video Bomber fishing for Atlantic salmon "You're not going to skate fish if you don't fish skaters." Conclusion with Richard Harrington We hear Richard Harrington’s amazing story of creating a steelhead focused podcast after being “stuck” in New York for 40 years prior to returning to the NW. Richard and I talk about everything in this one from D Day to the Wallows. We also dig into some resources and tips on skating flies for steelhead including some great blogs, books and videos that you'll love.  click the link below to subscribe so you get updated when the next podcast drops. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/159

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/154 Trevor Covich shares his story of how came to be a full time fly fishing guide splitting his time between the Olympic Peninsula and Alaska.  We dig into the story of how the Olympic Peninsula changed into a big swing game and how you can find big fish and quiet waters even as pressure increases.  We find out who Perry was and why the poke is such a key cast to know when fishing tight waters.  Lots of great tips for the OP with a focus on fishing higher water with short rods and unweighted flies. Show Notes with Trevor Covich 05:50 - John Covich is the guy behind Fly Water Travel for Cuba and was a big influence in getting Trevor into fly fishing. 06:50 - Creekside Angling was the local shop that held fly tying classes and is the place where Trevor got started. 14:50 - Trevor talked about the changes with Jerry French coming into the area.  Jerry was on the podcast in episode 139. 17:51 - We noted Bruce Kruk who is the long belly guy in the upper Columbia. 23:50 - Trevor still uses the OPST lines but used the skagit flight in the past.  He likes the OPST commando head with a 12’ 9” rod.  37:45 - We talk about Nick Rowell and the Deschutes.   40:45 - We note the Air Flo FIST which is a great line that sticks to the water and is a great chinook line. 44:00 - The Guide Fly is Trevor’s basic goto pattern. 50:00 - The Dirty Hoh flies from Jerry French. 52:00 - George Cook was on the podcast in episode 131 - Trevor describes how George got the spey rod first into his hands. 54:10 - Charles St. Pierre was known as the doctor and would smooth out your spey cast. 1:01:40 - John McMillan was on the podcast in episode 117 + he has his own podcast here as part of the Barbless network. 1:05:45 - Waters West is the local fly shop in the area. You can find Trevor here trevor_covich on insta or opflyguy@gmail.com Top Ten Steelhead Tips for the OP Get out on the river when river isn’t perfect to separate yourself Change with the change in the traveling lane Use a shorter rod to avoid chopping would with your rod Slow rolling fish are the biters Use the Perry Poke in tight quarters Start short and fish your feet Every eat from a steelhead is different Use unweighted flies with the right tip Fish deeper into the tail out - Fish 10 more after you want to quit Diamond chop - Find the chop, find the cover and find the fish The Two best Spey Line Tips for the Op The 5 and 5 of T11 - These are the mow tips.  These tips are 10 feet long.  This is 5 feet of floating and 5 feet of sinking. 2.5 floating and 7.5 foot sinking section of T14 - This is a good all around tip for the OP. Resources Noted in the Show The Commando head from OPST Air Flo FIST Line Videos and/or podcasts Noted in the Show The Upstream Perry Poke by Trevor  Conclusion with Trevor Covich Trevor Covich is on the podcast to share some tips on fishing the Olympic Penisula for steelhead.  He tells us why you should be fishing the river when it’s high and why some of the biggest fish come then. Trevor describes some great tips on fishing for steelhead with a spey rod during high water events.  We talk about the best two tips to use for steelhead. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/154

Ms. Mary is back with her twenty-second podcast episode with guest Mr. George Cook, Certified Massage Therapist, and owner of Body Therapy. He joins Ms. Mary on this podcast to have a conversation about how body therapy connects with the spirit. This podcast is presented by From Victim 2 Victory LLC, encouraging you to live your best life victoriously!

I recently spoke with a legal expert about crowdfunding platforms that work in industries outside of real estate, and he connected me with this week's guest and his platform: Honeycomb Credit. George Cook is the Co-Founder and CEO of Honeycomb Credit, a Pittsburgh-based investment crowdfunding company that allows anyone to lend money at competitive rates to locally-owned small businesses.  In this episode George tells us about the loss of community banks in the US and how platforms like Honeycomb Credit can fill the gap in supporting small businesses. We discuss regulation crowdfunding, some of the businesses Honeycomb has helped support, and how the platform is helping investors and small businesses during COVID-19 and beyond. Find complete show notes and more information at therichergeek.com/podcast.

George and I continue our conversation and talk about his panther, euro nymphing, bass fishing, as well as new stuff! Far Bank just released some new products: the new Sage Sonic rod, a specialized ESN Sage reel, as well as some items from Redington.

Honeycomb Credit helps small businesses raise money from the local community to capitalize and grow. In this episode George Cook talks about the new Honeycomb Relief Fund to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Honeycomb Credit today announced a new product for small businesses that offers debt free capital in the form of ”Loyalty Bonds”. Loyalty Bonds enable small businesses to raise cash immediately by selling gift cards at a discount, while providing the customer with more reasons to return for years to come. A campaign can be started for as little as $3,000, with no maximum. The customer receives a gift card worth 1.3x the investment, but can only spend 25% of the card every six months for two years.

In this episode of the Gig Harbor Fly Cast we talk with George Cook about growing up around fly fishing, the Henry's Fork, spey casting in the early days, sink tips, and more.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/133 Travis Duddles who owns the Gorge Fly Shop describes how to choose a fly rod.  Travis, who opened the fly shop at age 17, shares his story of how he has built a great local fly shop out of Hood River. Find out what the first thing you should be thinking about when starting to need a new fly rod.  We break down each of the different levels and price ranges of rods and what you get from each. Show Sponsors: Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/ Got Fishing: https://gotfishing.com/ Show Notes with Travis Duddles - Travis notes the Echo Carbon in $150 range and the Redington Vice in the $200 range.  The Sage Foundation is in the $300 range and a first step in the US made rods.  Click here to get a free fly line with your Sage Foundation Purchase - The Sage Pulse, G Loomis IMX Pro, the Scott Flex and the Thomas and Thomas Zone are great rods in the $500 range. - Winston Air, The G Loomix NRS+, The Sage X, The Sage LL are good rods in the $900 range. - The Loomis Asquith is a great rod in the over a $1000 range - I noted George Cook and Tom Larimer who were both on the podcast in past episodes.  George is the Sage Rep. and Tom is the sales manager for G Loomis. - The RIO Gold and RIO Grand are two great lines that can be used with some of the rods we covered today. - The Scientific Angler Amplitude Smooth lines up with medium fast or fast rods. - We talked about the Cortland 444 line that was the all around line back in the day. - The Sage Spectrum C is a great line for the trout rod setup we are covering today. - We talk about using the wrist in a cast and Steve Rajeff and other great fly casters. - The Gorge doesn't carry fly materials anymore but Hareline is nearby. - Here's the link to the outfits that are pre built that Travis notes. - Steelhead Bum is still up and running and was the goto spot for the steelhead fly angler. you can find Travis at the Gorge Fly Shop Resources Noted in the Show The Rod Packages Noted Videos Noted in the Show Conclusion with Travis Duddles Travis Duddles shares his best tips on choosing a fly rod.  We focus on a number of rods that would work great for you if you're in the market for a new rod.  Travis tells the Gorge Fly Shop story and how he opened the doors at the age of 17. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/133

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/131 George Cook shares the story and history behind how spey came to be in the Pacifc Northwest.  We hear how fishing for king salmon and the connection to Alaska was a big part of the Alaskabou and the intruder style flies coming to be. George shares some stories about northern California chinook fishing and around the Pacific Rim.  We get into the Deschutes, Oregon Coast and many of the other places and people that have helped define George Cook's career in fly fishing and in hunting. Show Sponsors Got Fishing Fishing Adventures: https://gotfishing.com/ Fly Fishing and Tying Journal: https://ftjangler.com/   Show Notes with George Cook - George notes the Popsicle and a few other flies that he developed as part of his Alaska days. - Jimmy Green and Mark Bachman along with Mike Maxwell up in BC were early people involved in the early NW Spey game. - We talked about Jim Vincent who founded RIO and the early days of the spey with the Wind Cutter. - Ed Ward and the other gang were cutting up lines in the late 1990's and were the lines to become todays skagit lines. - Old Yeller was the first skagit line that shipped into the market. - George notes the Temple Dog style flies which were some of the early flies to be used in the NW via spey. - The Wind Cutter was the line that opened up spey to many people that couldn't deal with the previous long belly style lines. - Scott O'Donnell was a big part of the evolution of Spey in the NW. - The Jim Teeny T300 was the line that revolutionized single handed salmon fishing,   and as George put it - the line that took the native americans from bow and arrows to rifles. - Sage was the company that created the rod designation such as 7136, etc. - We note Rivers of a Lost Coast which was a great movie that told the story in the early days of fly fisherman on the Eel River and other Northern California Rivers.   This was traditional fly fishing for chinook and steelhead out of prams with small flies.  George tells a story of how he got worked in South America because he was not prepared. - George notes his upcoming trip to the Kola Peninsula and why we should do another episode on this topic.  I'll hold George to this one for sure. 6- Dec Hogan's  A Passion for Steelhead and Trey Combs Steelhead Fly Fishing and Flies are two recommended resources that we discuss. - Skagit Master 2 is the most recommended video on casting and the spey game. - Tibor Reels, FishPond, Sage, Redington, RIO Products, Rep Your Water and SITKA Gear are all companies George Represents in hunting and fishing. You can find George here at State of Spey on Instagram. Resources Noted in the Show A passion for Steelhead by Dec Hogan Videos Noted in the Show Rivers of a Lost Coast Conclusion with George Cook George Cook breaks down fly fishing for chinook and for steelhead as well as the history of NW spey.  Lot's of good history and perspective from a guy who has been doing it for quite some time. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/131

Honeycomb Credit, CEO and Co-Founder, George Cook joins the show to explain how they’re aiming to change the way SMBs access “quality” capital. We also get into small business trends (25:00), have microbreweries reached saturation, some of the basics that business owners ignore early on, and how business operators should start paying closer attention to their capital source(s). Let us know what you thought: info@marketerschannel.com Would you like to be a guest on SMB.FM? Send us an email at the address above. Find more about Honeycomb Credit at: https://www.honeycombcredit.com/

Welcome to That’s Incredible!  A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us.   On today's episode, we’re visiting the world’s 6th largest country. It’s home to the world’s oldest living culture and has some of the most amazing and unique animals found anywhere on the planet. It has snow-capped mountains, dense rainforests, vast deserts and the world’s largest coral reef.  It's Australia!  We're going to learn some cool facts about the world's largest island continent and hear from actress and Yolngu woman Rarriwuy Hick about what it was like growing up in one of the most remote and captivating places in the country; Arnhem Land. Ready? Let's go! This podcast was made in partnership with Subaru, where every moment is a chance to do. Find out more at https://www.subaru.com.au/one-little-moment We want to know what you think of That's Incredible! You could even win a $100 voucher for telling us what you think. Just click here or head to https://bit.ly/2WujRKL - we'd love to hear from you! ACTION ITEM So now you know a lot more about Australia it’s time to celebrate a part of Australia you love.  Tourism is a big thing in Australia and when people want tourists to come to their town they make an ad.  We’d love for you to make a tourism ad for your favourite part of Australia. It could be a poster, a video, anything you like and it could be for anywhere you like. Maybe it’s your hometown. Maybe it’s the place you go on holiday with your family. Maybe it’s a secret location no one else knows about but you! Wherever it is, make an ad and send it to podcast@mamamia.com.au.   CREDITS Host:Andrew Daddo Guest: Rarriwuy Hick Executive Producer: Rachel Corbett Senior Producer: Elise Cooper Audio Production & Editing: Elise Cooper Editing Assistance: Rachel Corbett & Hannah Bowman Scriptwriters: Subby Valentine, Peter Green & Rachel Corbett Script Editor: Holly Wainwright & Elise Cooper Script Consultant: Angela McLean Thanks to our cast of incredible kids... Summer Waller, Matilda McKean, Sofia Lefebvre, Indiana Yates, George Cook, Amelia Cook and Lucia Bartlam. CONTACT US Tell us what you think of the show via email at podcast@mamamia.com.au or on the PodPhone 02 8999 9386. Looking for a community of likeminded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://bit.ly/2PCsVeW   Do your kids love to read?  Then check out Andrew Daddo's books at his website... https://www.andrewdaddo.com/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

Welcome to That’s Incredible!  A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us.   On today's episode, we're looking at the fascinating world of science! Being curious and noticing things is what scientists do every day. They want to know why the world around us looks and feels the way it does and they’re REALLY curious. They like to look under rocks to see what lives there, they want to learn about what’s living in the lint in your belly button and they want to know what’s going on in outer space. When a scientist comes home at the end of the day they might have discovered something no-one else has ever known before. How amazing is that! And today we’re going to meet a scientist whose office is one of the hottest and scariest places in the world, a volcano.  Ready? Let's go! This podcast was made in partnership with Subaru, where every moment is a chance to do. Find out more at https://www.subaru.com.au/one-little-moment We want to know what you think of That's Incredible! You could even win a $100 voucher for telling us what you think. Just click here or head to https://bit.ly/2WujRKL - we'd love to hear from you! ACTION ITEM Time to put on your lab coat and take what you’ve learned in this episode out into your everyday!  Have you heard of Citizen Science? It’s where people, just like you, do things to help scientists collect data!   It might be counting the number of birds in your backyard or going for a walk in the forest and collecting some fungi or finding samples of possum poo and sending it to a lab (you might want to wear gloves for that one).  The Citizen Science website (https://citizenscience.org.au/) lists hundreds of science projects you could be a part of.  Find an experiment you're interested in and send us a photo of you being a citizen scientist at podcast@mamamia.com.au  CREDITS Host:Andrew Daddo Guest: Dr Heather Handley Executive Producer: Rachel Corbett Senior Producer: Elise Cooper Audio Production & Editing: Elise Cooper Editing Assistance: Rachel Corbett & Hannah Bowman Scriptwriters: Subby Valentine, Peter Green & Rachel Corbett Script Editor: Holly Wainwright & Elise Cooper Script Consultant: Angela McLean Thanks to our cast of incredible kids... Summer Waller, Sofia Lefebvre, Indiana Yates, George Cook, Amelia Cook and Lucia Bartlam. CONTACT US Tell us what you think of the show via email at podcast@mamamia.com.au or on the PodPhone 02 8999 9386. Looking for a community of like minded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://bit.ly/2PCsVeW   Do your kids love to read?  Then check out Andrew Daddo's books at his website... https://www.andrewdaddo.com/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

Welcome to That’s Incredible!  A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us.   On today’s episode, we're talking about the wonderful world of movies. When you’re sitting down to watch a movie do you ever think about all the things that need to happen to get it onto your TV or movie screen? All the people who work behind the scenes?  All the hours of footage they shoot and the editors sitting in dark rooms for weeks on end making sure it all looks perfect?   On today’s episode, we learn some awesome facts about the world of movies and talk to actress Morgan Griffin about what it's like to be on the set of a Hollywood film.   Ready? Let's go! This podcast was made in partnership with Subaru, where every moment is a chance to do. Find out more at https://www.subaru.com.au/one-little-moment We want to know what you think of That's Incredible! You could even win a $100 voucher for telling us what you think. Just click here or head to https://bit.ly/2WujRKL - we'd love to hear from you! ACTION ITEM Now it’s time to bring the world of the movies into your everyday! Get your mum or dad to download the ‘Toontastic’ app and it’ll give you a step by step guide to making an animated film. You can do some drawing, do the narration, even insert pictures of yourself and when you've finished, we’d love to see what you’ve created so send your masterpiece to podcast@mamamia.com.au. Download Toontastic on iPhone... https://apple.co/39hZtlV  Download Toontastic on Android... https://bit.ly/37gYEIo  CREDITS Host:Andrew Daddo Guest: Morgan Griffin@morgs_griffin Executive Producer: Rachel Corbett Senior Producer: Elise Cooper Audio Production & Editing: Elise Cooper Editing Assistance: Rachel Corbett & Hannah Bowman Scriptwriters: Subby Valentine, Peter Green & Rachel Corbett Script Editor: Holly Wainwright & Elise Cooper Script Consultant: Angela McLean Thanks to our cast of incredible kids... Summer Waller, Sofia Lefebvre, Indiana Yates, George Cook, Amelia Cook and Lucia Bartlam. CONTACT US Tell us what you think of the show via email at podcast@mamamia.com.au or on the PodPhone 02 8999 9386. Looking for a community of likeminded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://bit.ly/2PCsVeW   Do your kids love to read?  Then check out Andrew Daddo's books at his website... https://www.andrewdaddo.com/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

Welcome to That’s Incredible!  A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us.   On today’s episode, we're talking about sport! Do you love sport?  Do you play sport? Maybe you want to be world number one, or win a medal at the Olympics.  Or maybe you just love playing sport for the fun of it. Sport is something that’s played, watched and loved by millions of people all over the world.  And our guest today is Molly Taylor, a rally car driver, who's going to tell us what it's like to drive a car really fast. Ready? Let's go! This podcast was made in partnership with Subaru, where every moment is a chance to do. Find out more at https://www.subaru.com.au/one-little-moment We want to know what you think of That's Incredible! You could even win a $100 voucher for telling us what you think. Just click here or head to https://bit.ly/2WujRKL - we'd love to hear from you! ACTION ITEM Now it’s time to get sporty in your real life!  Do you have a favourite sporting team? Or a favourite athlete?  Sports fans are great at coming up with cheers or chants to motivate their team!  Maybe you’ve already got a team you go for that has a song or chant? Or, if you don’t follow a sports team why not make one up of your own?  You could play a sport in the backyard with your friends and family and come up with a chant together!   Take a video of you singing it and send it to us at podcast@mamamia.com.au.  CREDITS Host:Andrew Daddo Guest: Molly Taylor Executive Producer: Rachel Corbett Senior Producer: Elise Cooper Audio Production & Editing: Elise Cooper Editing Assistance: Rachel Corbett & Hannah Bowman Scriptwriters: Subby Valentine, Peter Green & Rachel Corbett Script Editor: Holly Wainwright & Elise Cooper Script Consultant: Angela McLean Thanks to our cast of incredible kids... Summer Waller, Sofia Lefebvre, Indiana Yates, George Cook, Amelia Cook and Lucia Bartlam. CONTACT US Tell us what you think of the show via email at podcast@mamamia.com.au or on the PodPhone 02 8999 9386. Looking for a community of likeminded parents? Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://bit.ly/2PCsVeW   Do your kids love to read?  Then check out Andrew Daddo's books at his website... https://www.andrewdaddo.com/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

Welcome to That’s Incredible!  A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us.   On today’s episode, we're going to explore the delicious world of food! We're chatting to comedian, Mikey Robins who wrote a book all about the amazing things people eat all over the world.  He’s going to tell us about the wacky world of competitive eating and we're going to learn lots of cool facts about the stuff you put in your belly every day. Ready? Let's go! This podcast was made in partnership with Subaru, where every moment is a chance to do. Find out more at https://www.subaru.com.au/one-little-moment We want to know what you think of That's Incredible! You could even win a $100 voucher for telling us what you think. Just click here or head to https://bit.ly/2WujRKL - we'd love to hear from you! ACTION ITEM Now it’s time to take what you’ve learned out into your everyday life.   One of the really wonderful things about food is it’s so different depending on where you are in the world.  Trying different cuisines and delicacies is an awesome way to get a taste of different cultures but you don’t have to travel to do it!  Choose a food from another country you’ve never tried and ask a grown up to help you find it in your hometown.  Maybe there’s a sushi train near by and you can try eel or raw fish! Or maybe you’ve never had a crepe, which are popular in France.  Be as adventurous as you like or, go one step further...find a recipe and try to make at home.  Send us a photo of the interesting international food you tried at podcast@mamamia.com.au.   CREDITS Host:Andrew Daddo Guest: Mikey Robins - Seven Deadly Sins and One Very Naughty Fruit Executive Producer: Rachel Corbett Senior Producer: Elise Cooper Audio Production & Editing: Elise Cooper Editing Assistance: Rachel Corbett & Hannah Bowman Scriptwriters: Subby Valentine, Peter Green & Rachel Corbett Script Editor: Holly Wainwright & Elise Cooper Script Consultant: Angela McLean Thanks to our cast of incredible kids... Summer Waller, Sofia Lefebvre, Indiana Yates, George Cook, Amelia Cook and Lucia Bartlam. CONTACT US Tell us what you think of the show via email at podcast@mamamia.com.au or on the PodPhone 02 8999 9386. Looking for a community of likeminded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://bit.ly/2PCsVeW   Do your kids love to read?  Then check out Andrew Daddo's books at his website... https://www.andrewdaddo.com/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

Welcome to That’s Incredible!  A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us.  Things you may never have noticed before! I think we can all agree that holidays are pretty exciting.  Heading away with your family or friends, getting to see a different part of the country or maybe, a different part of the world!  Do you have a favourite part of a family holiday? Is it packing the car full of snacks for the trip? Taking off on a plane? Building a sandcastle on the beach? Or just hanging out with your family?  Do you do adventurous stuff like bushwalking, kayaking or skiing? Or do you prefer to holiday closer to home and spend time hanging out with your friends and family? Well, today you’d better pack a warm jacket because we’re going on an adventure to the top of the highest mountain in the world!  Ready? Let's go! This podcast was made in partnership with Subaru, where every moment is a chance to do. Find out more at https://www.subaru.com.au/one-little-moment We want to know what you think of That's Incredible! You could even win a $100 voucher for telling us what you think. Just click here or head to https://bit.ly/2WujRKL - we'd love to hear from you! ACTION ITEM Time to take what you’ve learned today out into your everyday.  Have you heard of postcards? Or have you ever sent one to someone when you were on holiday? Before emails, everyone used to send postcards when they were on holiday.  And did you know you don’t actually have to buy one from a shop? Any piece of paper the size of an envelope can be a postcard if you just put a stamp on it!  We’d love you to send us a postcard either from somewhere you go on holiday or from home.  You can design one yourself with drawings of where you’ve been or improvise with something you find around the house that might make a cool postcard. Take a photo of it and send it to us at podcast@mamamia.com.au so we can find out more about the traveling you’ve done!  Maybe you went on a mini-adventure to the local park or somewhere close to home?  Adventures don’t have to be far away to be exciting! So we’d love to get a postcard from you telling us all about your little or big travels.  CREDITS Host:Andrew Daddo Guest: Alyssa Azar Executive Producer: Rachel Corbett Senior Producer: Elise Cooper Audio Production & Editing: Elise Cooper & Rachael Hart Editing Assistance: Rachel Corbett & Ian Camilleri Scriptwriters: Subby Valentine, Peter Green & Rachel Corbett Script Editor: Holly Wainwright Script Consultant: Angela McLean Thanks to our cast of incredible kids... Summer Waller, Sofia Lefebvre, Indiana Yates, George Cook, Amelia Cook and Lucia Bartlam. CONTACT US Tell us what you think of the show via email at podcast@mamamia.com.au or on the PodPhone 02 8999 9386. Looking for a community of likeminded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://bit.ly/2PCsVeW   Do your kids love to read?  Then check out Andrew Daddo's books at his website... https://www.andrewdaddo.com/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

Welcome to That’s Incredible!  A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us. Things you might never have noticed before! Like maybe you’re doing your homework and you hear a plane flying overhead.  You might not give it a second thought but just think about what’s happening...while you’re sitting there adding or subtracting, there are hundreds of people right above you flying through the sky!  It’s a pretty incredible feat of technology and you thought you were just sitting there doing your homework! Our world is a remarkable place, and if you take the time to look, you’ll find extraordinary things going on all around you, every day.   In this episode, we’re going on an adventure to explore the wonderful world of animals. From tiny frogs to giant squid, you’d be amazed at the fascinating things you’ll find out about the animal kingdom. We’ll also be taking you to a place where you can see a bunch of different animals from all parts of the world in one place!  Ready? Let's go! This podcast was made in partnership with Subaru, where every moment is a chance to do. Find out more at https://www.subaru.com.au/one-little-moment We want to know what you think of That's Incredible! You could even win a $100 voucher for telling us what you think. Just click here or head to https://bit.ly/2WujRKL - we'd love to hear from you! ACTION ITEM Now it’s time to take what you’ve learned into your every day by becoming a real-life wildlife investigator.   Did you know that there are over 240 species of frogs in Australia? They don’t all live in big ponds...you can find them in your backyard or your local park and The Australian Museum wants to know where all the frogs are in Australia.  And you can help! Download the FrogID app (https://www.frogid.net.au/) and head outside tonight to see if you can record some frog sounds. You’ll be amazed at how many different sounds they make! If you go through the app you’ll hear frogs croaking, barking, even whistling and if you manage to find one, take a picture and send it to us here at podcast@mamamia.com.au. CREDITS Host:Andrew Daddo Guest: Brooke Stone-Rayner Executive Producer: Rachel Corbett Senior Producers: Elise Cooper & Rachael Hart Audio Production & Editing: Elise Cooper Editing Assistance: Rachel Corbett & Ian Camilleri Scriptwriters: Subby Valentine, Peter Green & Rachel Corbett Script Editor: Holly Wainwright  Script Consultant: Angela McLean Thanks to our cast of incredible kids... Summer Waller, Sofia Lefebvre, Indiana Yates, George Cook, Amelia Cook and Lucia Bartlam. CONTACT US Tell us what you think of the show via email at podcast@mamamia.com.au or on the PodPhone 02 8999 9386. Looking for a community of likeminded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://bit.ly/2PCsVeW Do your kids love to read? Then check out Andrew Daddo's books at his website... https://www.andrewdaddo.com/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

We’ve got a brand new show at Mamamia called That’s Incredible and we wanted to share it with you! It’s a podcast for parents and kids to listen to together all about the unexpectedly awesome things in the world around us.   Hosted by Andrew Daddo, each week we go on an adventure and explore topics like the human body, sport, music, science, technology and space.  Plus, we'll find out what it's like to travel to the moon, sing in front of the Queen and climb to the top of Mount Everest! In this episode we hear from tech futurist Steve Sammartino about what life will be like in 2050, we learn some awesome stuff about technology and play interactive games. Ready?  Let’s go! This podcast was made in partnership with Subaru, where every moment is a chance to do.  Find out more athttp://www.subaru.com.au/why-subaru/onelittlemoment We want to know what you think of That's Incredible! You could even win a $100 voucher for telling us what you think. Just click here or head tohttps://bit.ly/2WujRKL - we'd love to hear from you! ACTION ITEM There’s an American guy who draws really elaborate inventions called, Rube Goldberg.   His device for washing a window involved leaving a banana skin on the floor so a man would trip on it, causing him to fall on a rake which tossed a horseshoe in the air which landed on a rope that tilted a watering can that wet a mop and woke up a dog who knocked over a sign that fell against the mop and made it wipe a window.  You can find his cool inventions here...https://www.rubegoldberg.com/rube-the-artist/gallery/ Do you reckon you could design something similar?  It doesn’t have to be that complicated, maybe it’s just tying a hairbrush to your dog’s tail to make an automatic hair brushing machine when your dog wags its tail? Use your imagination because that’s exactly what you need to be a good inventor! Draw us a picture of your invention and send it into podcast@mamamia.com.au.  We’d love to see how your inventive mind works! CREDITS Host: Andrew Daddo Guest: Steve Sammartino Executive Producer: Rachel Corbett Senior Producers: Elise Cooper & Rachael Hart Audio Production: Elise Cooper Editor: Elise Cooper Editing Assistance: Ian Camilleri & Rachel Corbett Scriptwriters: Subby Valentine, Peter Green & Rachel Corbett Script Editor: Holly Wainwright Script Consultant: Angela McLean Thanks to our cast of incredible kids... Summer Waller, Sofia Lefebvre, Indiana Yates, George Cook, Amelia Cook and Lucia Bartlam. CONTACT US Tell us what you think of the show via email at podcast@mamamia.com.au or on the PodPhone 02 8999 9386. Looking for a community of likeminded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://bit.ly/2PCsVeW   Do your kids love to read?  Then check out Andrew Daddo's books at his website... https://www.andrewdaddo.com/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve got a brand new show at Mamamia called That’s Incredible and we wanted to share it with you! It’s a podcast for parents and kids to listen to together all about the unexpectedly awesome things in the world around us.   Hosted by Andrew Daddo, each week we go on an adventure and explore topics like the human body, sport, music, science, technology and space.  Plus, we'll find out what it's like to travel to the moon, sing in front of the Queen and climb to the top of Mount Everest! In this episode we hear from tech futurist Steve Sammartino about what life will be like in 2050, we learn some awesome stuff about technology and play interactive games. Ready?  Let’s go! This podcast was made in partnership with Subaru, where every moment is a chance to do.  Find out more athttp://www.subaru.com.au/why-subaru/onelittlemoment We want to know what you think of That's Incredible! You could even win a $100 voucher for telling us what you think. Just click here or head tohttps://bit.ly/2WujRKL - we'd love to hear from you! ACTION ITEM There’s an American guy who draws really elaborate inventions called, Rube Goldberg.   His device for washing a window involved leaving a banana skin on the floor so a man would trip on it, causing him to fall on a rake which tossed a horseshoe in the air which landed on a rope that tilted a watering can that wet a mop and woke up a dog who knocked over a sign that fell against the mop and made it wipe a window.  You can find his cool inventions here...https://www.rubegoldberg.com/rube-the-artist/gallery/ Do you reckon you could design something similar?  It doesn’t have to be that complicated, maybe it’s just tying a hairbrush to your dog’s tail to make an automatic hair brushing machine when your dog wags its tail? Use your imagination because that’s exactly what you need to be a good inventor! Draw us a picture of your invention and send it into podcast@mamamia.com.au.  We’d love to see how your inventive mind works! CREDITS Host: Andrew Daddo Guest: Steve Sammartino Executive Producer: Rachel Corbett Senior Producers: Elise Cooper & Rachael Hart Audio Production: Elise Cooper Editor: Elise Cooper Editing Assistance: Ian Camilleri & Rachel Corbett Scriptwriters: Subby Valentine, Peter Green & Rachel Corbett Script Editor: Holly Wainwright Script Consultant: Angela McLean Thanks to our cast of incredible kids... Summer Waller, Sofia Lefebvre, Indiana Yates, George Cook, Amelia Cook and Lucia Bartlam. CONTACT US Tell us what you think of the show via email at podcast@mamamia.com.au or on the PodPhone 02 8999 9386. Looking for a community of likeminded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://bit.ly/2PCsVeW   Do your kids love to read?  Then check out Andrew Daddo's books at his website... https://www.andrewdaddo.com/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to That’s Incredible!  A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us.   Today we’re going to be looking at something that’s a very big part of your life...technology! Take a look around you at all the little gadgets and tools you use every day.  Everything from a smartwatch to an iPhone to your TV remote was invented by someone clever.  So today we're going to learn some awesome stuff about technology and find out what everyday life will be like 50 years from now! So let's go! This podcast was made in partnership with Subaru, where every moment is a chance to do. Find out more at https://www.subaru.com.au/one-little-moment We want to know what you think of That's Incredible! You could even win a $100 voucher for telling us what you think. Just click here or head to https://bit.ly/2WujRKL - we'd love to hear from you! ACTION ITEM There’s an American guy who draws really elaborate inventions called, Rube Goldberg.   His device for washing a window involved leaving a banana skin on the floor so a man would trip on it, causing him to fall on a rake which tossed a horseshoe in the air which landed on a rope that tilted a watering can that wet a mop and woke up a dog who knocked over a sign that fell against the mop and made it wipe a window.  You can find his cool inventions here...https://www.rubegoldberg.com/rube-the-artist/gallery/ Do you reckon you could design something similar?  It doesn’t have to be that complicated, maybe it’s just tying a hairbrush to your dog’s tail to make an automatic hair brushing machine when your dog wags its tail? Use your imagination because that’s exactly what you need to be a good inventor! Draw us a picture of your invention and send it into podcast@mamamia.com.au.  We’d love to see how your inventive mind works! CREDITS Host:Andrew Daddo Guest: Steve Sammartino Executive Producer: Rachel Corbett Senior Producers: Elise Cooper & Rachael Hart Audio Production & Editing: Elise Cooper Editing Assistance: Ian Camilleri & Rachel Corbett Scriptwriters: Subby Valentine, Peter Green & Rachel Corbett Script Editor: Holly Wainwright Script Consultant: Angela McLean Thanks to our cast of incredible kids... Summer Waller, Sofia Lefebvre, Indiana Yates, George Cook, Amelia Cook and Lucia Bartlam. CONTACT US Tell us what you think of the show via email at podcast@mamamia.com.au or on the PodPhone 02 8999 9386. Looking for a community of likeminded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://bit.ly/2PCsVeW   Do your kids love to read?  Then check out Andrew Daddo's books at his website... https://www.andrewdaddo.com/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

We’ve got a brand new show at Mamamia called That’s Incredible and we wanted to share it with you! It’s a podcast for parents and kids to listen to together all about the unexpectedly awesome things in the world around us.   Hosted by Andrew Daddo, each week we go on an adventure and explore topics like the human body, sport, music, science, technology and space.  Plus, we'll find out what it's like to travel to the moon, sing in front of the Queen and climb to the top of Mount Everest! In this episode we hear from screenwriter Jane Allen who lived in Antarctica for 3 months while researching a book.   If you and your kids love the show you can subscribe to listen to more episodes here… https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/thats-incredible/  This podcast was made in partnership with Subaru, where every moment is a chance to do.  Find out more athttp://www.subaru.com.au/why-subaru/onelittlemoment We want to know what you think of That's Incredible! You could even win a $100 voucher for telling us what you think. Just click here or head tohttps://bit.ly/2WujRKL - we'd love to hear from you! ACTION ITEM Want to take this episode into your everyday life? There are so many amazing places on earth with different environments, climates, plants, and animals.  And every person on earth has their own favourite part of it. We’d love to know what yours is. Maybe it’s your backyard because that’s where you get to play on the weekend.  Maybe it’s the sports field at your school because that’s where you get to play your favourite sport! Take a photo of your favourite little patch of earth and send it to us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and tell us why you love it!  Everybody’s part of the world is special in its own way, we’d love to know what’s special about where you live. CREDITS Host: Andrew Daddo Guest: Jane Allen Executive Producer: Rachel Corbett Senior Producers: Elise Cooper & Rachael Hart Audio Production: Elise Cooper Editor: Elise Cooper Editing Assistance: Ian Camilleri & Rachel Corbett Scriptwriters: Subby Valentine, Peter Green & Rachel Corbett Script Editor: Holly Wainwright Script Consultant: Angela McLean Thanks to our cast of incredible kids... Summer Waller, Sofia Lefebvre, Indiana Yates, George Cook, Amelia Cook and Lucia Bartlam. CONTACT US Tell us what you think of the show via email at podcast@mamamia.com.au or on the PodPhone 02 8999 9386. Looking for a community of like minded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://bit.ly/2PCsVeW   Do your kids love to read?  Then check out Andrew Daddo's books at his website... https://www.andrewdaddo.com/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

Welcome to That’s Incredible!  A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us.  The earth we call home is truly incredible and in today’s episode, we’re going to meet someone who’s spent three months living in one of the most fascinating places on earth, Antarctica. Plus we're going to find out some awesome facts about the planet we walk around on every day and play some interactive games! Ready?  Let's go! This podcast was made in partnership with Subaru, where every moment is a chance to do. Find out more at https://www.subaru.com.au/one-little-moment We want to know what you think of That's Incredible! You could even win a $100 voucher for telling us what you think. Just click here or head to https://bit.ly/2WujRKL - we'd love to hear from you! ACTION ITEM There are so many amazing places on earth with different environments, climates, plants, and animals.  And every person on earth has their own favourite part of it. We’d love to know what yours is. Maybe it’s your backyard because that’s where you get to play on the weekend.  Maybe it’s the sports field at your school because that’s where you get to play your favourite sport! Take a photo of your favourite little patch of earth and send it to us at podcast@mamamia.com.au and tell us why you love it!  Everybody’s part of the world is special in its own way, we’d love to know what’s special about where you live. CREDITS Host:Andrew Daddo Guest: Jane Allen Executive Producer: Rachel Corbett Senior Producers: Elise Cooper & Rachael Hart Audio Production & Editing: Elise Cooper Editing Assistance: Ian Camilleri & Rachel Corbett Scriptwriters: Subby Valentine, Peter Green & Rachel Corbett Script Editor: Holly Wainwright Script Consultant: Angela McLean Thanks to our cast of incredible kids... Summer Waller, Sofia Lefebvre, Indiana Yates, George Cook, Amelia Cook and Lucia Bartlam. CONTACT US Tell us what you think of the show via email at podcast@mamamia.com.au or on the PodPhone 02 8999 9386. Looking for a community of likeminded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://bit.ly/2PCsVeW   Do your kids love to read?  Then check out Andrew Daddo's books at his website... https://www.andrewdaddo.com/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

Welcome to That’s Incredible!  A podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things that are all around us.  Things you might never have noticed before! Have you ever gone a whole day without hearing any music? I bet you haven’t!  Music is everywhere. On the radio, outside when birds are singing, in movies, computer games, even that awful sound that comes from the bathroom when dad’s having a shower!  In this episode, we're going to learn some awesome facts about music and we'll hear from Lucy Durack about what it was like to sing in front of The Queen! This podcast was made in partnership with Subaru, where every moment is a chance to do. Find out more at https://www.subaru.com.au/one-little-moment We want to know what you think of That's Incredible! You could even win a $100 voucher for telling us what you think. Just click here or head to https://bit.ly/2WujRKL - we'd love to hear from you! ACTION ITEM Make some music! Find anything around the house that makes a noise and play your own tune on it.  Maybe you can make a twang on some rubber bands or fill a bottle with some water and blow across the top of it to make a wind instrument.  Or you can just hit some pots and pans with a spoon! Make a recording or a video of it and send it to us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. CREDITS Host:Andrew Daddo Guest: Lucy Durack Executive Producer: Rachel Corbett Senior Producers: Elise Cooper & Rachael Hart Audio Production & Editing: Elise Cooper Editing Assistance: Ian Camilleri & Rachel Corbett Scriptwriters: Subby Valentine, Peter Green & Rachel Corbett Script Editor: Holly Wainwright Script Consultant: Angela McLean Thanks to our cast of incredible kids... Summer Waller, Sofia Lefebvre, Indiana Yates, George Cook, Amelia Cook and Lucia Bartlam. CONTACT US Tell us what you think of the show via email at podcast@mamamia.com.au or on the PodPhone 02 8999 9386. Looking for a community of likeminded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://bit.ly/2PCsVeW   Do your kids love to read?  Then check out Andrew Daddo's books at his website... https://www.andrewdaddo.com/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

Welcome to That’s Incredible!  An interactive podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things in the world around us. In this episode, we're going to teach you some incredible things about the body you walk around in every day. Plus, we're going to meet Paralympian Ben Tudhope who's going to tell us about the amazing things his body can do.  Are you ready? Let's go! This podcast was made in partnership with Subaru, where every moment is a chance to do. Find out more at https://www.subaru.com.au/one-little-moment We want to know what you think of That's Incredible! You could even win a $100 voucher for telling us what you think. Just click here or head to https://bit.ly/2WujRKL - we'd love to hear from you! ACTION ITEM We want you to put your tongue to the test, by sending us a video of you doing your favourite tongue twister. What’s a tongue twister? It’s a sentence full of words that are really hard to say one after the other. e.g. If a dog chews shoes, whose shoes does he choose? How can a clam cram in a clean cream can You know New York, you need New York, you know you need unique New York Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear. Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair. Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn’t fuzzy, was he? You can find more here...https://www.engvid.com/english-resource/50-tongue-twisters-improve-pronunciation/ Film yourself doing your favourite one and email it to podcast@mamamia.com.au. CREDITS Host:Andrew Daddo Guest: Ben Tudhope Executive Producer: Rachel Corbett Senior Producers: Elise Cooper & Rachael Hart Audio Production & Editing: Elise Cooper Editing Assistance: Ian Camilleri & Rachel Corbett Scriptwriters: Subby Valentine, Peter Green & Rachel Corbett Script Editor: Holly Wainwright Script Consultant: Angela McLean Thanks to our cast of incredible kids... Summer Waller, Sofia Lefebvre, Indiana Yates, George Cook, Amelia Cook and Lucia Bartlam. CONTACT US Tell us what you think of the show via email at podcast@mamamia.com.au or on the PodPhone 02 8999 9386. Looking for a community of likeminded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://bit.ly/2PCsVeW   Do your kids love to read?  Then check out Andrew Daddo's books at his website... https://www.andrewdaddo.com/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

Welcome to That’s Incredible!  An interactive podcast about the unexpectedly awesome things in the world around us. In this episode, we're heading into space to explore a part of the world that's right above your head every day but that you might not think about very often. Space may feel really far away but it's actually much closer than you think and we're going to teach you some incredible facts about it AND take you on an adventure to the moon. Are you ready? Let's go! This podcast was made in partnership with Subaru, where every moment is a chance to do. Find out more at https://www.subaru.com.au/one-little-moment We want to know what you think of That's Incredible! You could even win a $100 voucher for telling us what you think. Just click here or head to https://bit.ly/2WujRKL - we'd love to hear from you! ACTION ITEM Download a stargazing app and use it to find your favourite constellation and take a screenshot or draw us a picture and send it to us at podcast@mamamia.com.au.  Tell us why it's your favourite and if you found any of the planets that we spoke about in today's episode! Download Night Sky on Apple (https://apps.apple.com/au/app/night-sky/id475772902) or Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitotechnology.StarWalk). Download Sky View on Apple (https://apps.apple.com/au/app/skyview-lite/id413936865) or Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.t11.skyviewfree). Download Sky Map on Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.stardroid&hl=en_AU) CREDITS Host:Andrew Daddo Guest:Professor Alan Duffy Executive Producer: Rachel Corbett Senior Producers: Elise Cooper & Rachael Hart Audio Production & Editing: Elise Cooper Editing Assistance: Ian Camilleri & Rachel Corbett Scriptwriters: Subby Valentine, Peter Green & Rachel Corbett Script Editor: Holly Wainwright Script Consultant: Angela McLean Thanks to our cast of incredible kids... Sofia Lefebvre, Indiana Yates, George Cook, Amelia Cook and Lucia Bartlam. CONTACT US Tell us what you think of the show via email at podcast@mamamia.com.au or on the PodPhone 02 8999 9386. Looking for a community of likeminded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/ Do your kids love to read?  Then check out Andrew Daddo's books at his website... https://www.andrewdaddo.com/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

Welcome to That’s Incredible!  A podcast for parents and kids to listen to together that's all about the unexpectedly awesome things in the world around us.  Things you might never have noticed before! Hosted by Andrew Daddo, each week we go on an adventure and explore topics like the human body, sport, music, science, technology and space.  Plus, we'll find out what it's like to travel to the moon, sing in front of the Queen and climb to the top of Mount Everest! We've also got interactive games and activities so you can take what you learn out into your everyday! In this episode, we're giving you a sneak peek of our chat with Alyssa Azar, the youngest woman to climb the highest mountain in the world. This podcast was made in partnership with Subaru, where every moment is a chance to do. Find out more at https://www.subaru.com.au/one-little-moment CREDITS Host:Andrew Daddo Executive Producer: Rachel Corbett Senior Producers: Elise Cooper & Rachael Hart Audio Production: Elise Cooper Editing Assistance: Ian Camilleri & Rachel Corbett Scriptwriters: Subby Valentine, Peter Green & Rachel Corbett Script Editor: Holly Wainwright Script Consultant: Angela McLean Thanks to our cast of incredible kids... Sofia Lefebvre, Indiana Yates, George Cook, Amelia Cook and Lucia Bartlam. CONTACT US Tell us what you think of the show via email at podcast@mamamia.com.au or on the PodPhone 02 8999 9386. Looking for a community of likeminded parents?  Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/ Do your kids love to read?  Then check out Andrew Daddo's books at his website... https://www.andrewdaddo.com/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

This was a live interview of Caffeinated Innovation at the Inclusive Innovation Summit 2019 where we interviewed four startup founders from different sectors and stages about their experiences starting and growing a startup here in southwestern Pennsylvania and how they work to make their companies inclusive. Our panel includes Emily Wazlak, Founder of Shine Registry, Anne Lopez, Co-Founder & COO of Loopla, George Cook, CEO & Founder of Honeycomb Credit, and Clarence Carlos, CEO of RC21X.

In this episode of Anchored I reach out to past guests of the show to ask them your questions! I speak with Amy Hazel, Simon Gawesworth, George Cook, Andy Danylchuk, Scott Baker McGarva, John McMillan and Jerry Darkes about some subjects you wanted to know more about. We discuss what it's like owning a fly shop when fish stocks are declining, fly size, sink tip depth, how to rig a Spey rod, fly fishing for carp and a follow up on the 2016/2017 Keep 'Em Wet study.  

Join your host Duncan Under The Stairs discussing all things Horror on The Podcast Under the Stairs. On this special bonus episode we continue something super cool on The Podcast Under the Stairs!! Challenge TPUTS will drop once a month and we, The Podcast Under the Stairs, will challenge our listeners with tasks and get their reviews and feedback right on these bonus episodes of the show!! On this Challenge TPUTS it's more Movie Club and instead of celebrating 2018 we embraced the HATE!!! I wanted you to tell me what was the worst movie you saw in 2018 (it didn’t have to be a 2018 release just a movie that you saw last year). Intro - 0 - 5mins 45secs Interlude Song - Violent Reaction - American Head Charge - 7mins 10secs - 10mins 55secs Listener Reviews - 10mins 55secs - 51mins 25secs Closing out the Show - 51mins 25secs - End Closing Song - Stuck - Limp Bizkit Thanks to Tony Case, Lee Russell, Don Anelli, George Cook, P.C, Jamie Miskell, Mike Patterson, Rob Mullen, Steve Norwood, Tim Walker, Rafael Fernandez & David Garrett Jnr for their awesome reviews. BUY OFFICIAL TPUTS MERCH FROM http://tputscast.bigcartel.com Check out the show on iTunes, TuneIn & on Stitcher Radio. Please leave us feedback on iTunes, podcastunderthestairs@gmail.com and follow us on Facebook & Twitter.

Join your host Duncan Under The Stairs discussing all things Horror on The Podcast Under the Stairs. Happy New Year to all our amazing listeners and friends across the world!! Welcome to our official close of year 2018 show with the Top 20 horror movies as selected by host of the show, Duncan. As a special slice of awesome, some of our amazing listeners submitted their top 5’s (and the unruly, a few more) pf 2018 as well. Intro - 0 - 9mins 40secs Interlude Song - Psycore - My Life - 10mins 45secs - 14mins 15secs Listeners Top 5’s pt1 - 14mins 15secs - 25mins 30secs Duncan’s Top 20 of 2018 No. 20-16 - 25mins 30secs - 51mins Listeners top 5’s pt2 - 51mins 50secs - 1hrs 4mins 10secs Duncan’s Top 20 of 2018 No. 15-11 - 1hr 4mins 45secs - 1hr 31mins 45secs Interlude Song - SNOT - Stoopid - 1hr 31mins 45secs - 1hr 35mins 30secs We Need to Talk About 2018 - 1hr 35mins 30secs - 1hrs 50mins 45secs Listeners top 5’s pt3 - 1hr 51mins 10secs - 2hrs 4mins 45secs Duncan’s Top 20 of 2018 No. 10-6 - 2hrs 4mins 45secs - 2hrs 29mins 50secs Duncan’s Top 20 of 2018 No. 5–1 - 2hrs 30mins 50secs - 2hrs 56mins 30secs Closing out the Show - 2hrs 56mins 30secs - End Closing Song - Sevendust - Licking Cream Duncan's Official Top 20 Horror Movies of 2018 1. Mandy/Tigers Are Not Afraid (Tigers Are Not Afraid is my top film but will not be counted officially due to its lack of release in the UK) 2. Hereditary 3. Suspiria 4. Ghost Stories 5. Revenge 6. The Endless 7. Pyewacket/ Puppet Master the Littlest Reich ((Puppet Master is in my top 10 film but will not be counted officially due to its lack of release in the UK) 8. Assassination Nation 9. Possum 10. Ravenous 11. The House that Jack Built 12. Incident in a Ghostland 13. Cold Skin/The Shape of Water 14. Unsane 15. Terrified 16. Apostle 17. Mom & Dad 18. Errementari: The Blacksmith & The Devil 19. Overlord 20. Anna & The Apocalypse Huge thanks to the following listeners who submitted lists: Andrew Hoekstra, Will McMurchie, Jerry Cortes, Tim Walker, Andrew Valdez, Mat Miller, Gav Taylor, Rob Mullen, Abraham Ram, Matt Wood, Michael McCloskey, Derek Bourgeois, Jamie McAuley, David Garrett Jnr, Kate Pollock, Brett Sampson, Tony Case, George Cook, Matt Jones, Mark Lockhart & Liam Rafferty. BUY OFFICIAL TPUTS MERCH FROM http://tputscast.bigcartel.com Check out the show on iTunes, TuneIn & on Stitcher Radio. Please leave us feedback on iTunes, podcastunderthestairs@gmail.com and follow us on Facebook & Twitter.

The Shop Local Movement is gaining steam, while our banks have gotten even more impersonal. How do things change?   George Cook believes he may have an answer.   His company, Honeycomb Credit, is building a platform for small businesses to borrow directly from their own community and loyal customer base. This creates affordable credit lines entrepreneurs and competitive returns to community members.   In this conversation, we discuss how George’s background in community banking informs his startup and the transformational impact that community lending can have on regional economies.   Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter.   George’s Challenge; Buy local. Find ways to support your community’s economy   Connect with George LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Website   If you liked this interview, check out episode 301 with Rich Lunak where we discuss Innovation Works, southwestern PA investing, and how Rich got into the role. Underwritten by Piper Creative A digital agency that provides strategy, delivery, and analysis specializing in a few key service offerings. Documentary-as-a-Service (Vlogging 2.0) Instagram Content Production & Account Building Podcast Production, Strategy Consulting, and Guest Acquisition   If you aren’t creating or curating content regularly, your clients and customers might forget you’re open for business. YouTube Instagram Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | PodBay

Join your host Duncan Under The Stairs discussing all things Horror on The Podcast Under the Stairs. On this special bonus episode we continue something super cool on The Podcast Under the Stairs!! Challenge TPUTS will drop once a month and we, The Podcast Under the Stairs, will challenge our listeners with tasks and get their reviews and feedback right on these bonus episodes of the show!! On this Challenge TPUTS it's more Movie Club!! I will select a movie and over the course of the show introduce the movie and then ask you to pause this podcast, watch the movie and then come back to listen to my quick review!! Then it's your turn to review the movie and submit in writing or record audio reviews to podcastunderthestairs@gmail.com or alternatively post a review to the Facebook page!! You guys went above and beyond with reviews on both sides of the scale chatting about The Cottage (2008). Intro - 0 - 6mins 30secs Listener Reviews Pt 1 - 7mins 30secs - 15mins 10secs Interlude Song - Buffalo Gals - Every Time I Die - 16mins 10secs - 17mins 35secs Listener Reviews Pt 2 - 17mins 35secs - 48mins 25secs Closing out the Show - 48mins 25secs - End Closing Song - Brick and Mortar - CancerBats A huge thanks to Don Anelli, Lee Russell, David Garrett Jr, George Cook, Paul Stevenson, Tim Walker, Verble Cat, Chad P & Daeron Wilson for sending in reviews and making this TPUTS Movie Club totally BITCH'N!! Our new A3 Baz v Horror Posters are available to purchase!! If you are interested in owning one then email podcastunderthestairs@gmail.com for details!! All prices include postage and packaging in special poster tubes with mail drops on Wednesdays and Saturdays each week until I'm sold out. Baz v Horror Poster: UK: £15 USA: $20 Baz v Horror & TPUTS The Void Poster COMBO UK: £20 USA $26 Paypal: gentik_tool@hotmail.com Check out the show on iTunes, TuneIn & on Stitcher Radio. The Podcast Under the Stairs is a proud member of Legion Podcasts. Please leave us feedback on iTunes, podcastunderthestairs@gmail.com and follow us on Facebook & Twitter.

Get in. Rafa Benitez is managing United next season. It's just the beginning. Alex Hurst is joined by guests Simon Campbell, Richie Smith, George Cook & Marcus Shearer to talk about one of the great days in this club's modern history. Get in. Newcastle United Will Never Be Defeated

Join your host Duncan Under The Stairs discussing all things Horror on The Podcast Under the Stairs. This week Duncan is joined by Cort Psyops of Cinema Psyops & Geek Chat Army to look at two movies that Duncan had never seen and really didnt know anything about. Cort brought Chasing Sleep (2000) to the show and Duncan finally got around to watching Splinter (2008) which was suggested by our good buddy and long time listener George Cook. Intro 0 - 8mins 5secs Welcome to my Guests – 10mins 55secs – 25mins Chasing Sleep - 26mins 10secs - 1hrs 5mins 40secs Splinter - 1 hrs 6mins 30secs - 1hrs 35mins 35secs Closing out the Show - 1hrs 35mins 35secs - End Closing Song - Sikth - When Will The Forrest Sleep The grading follows the Netflix rating style of 1 = Hated It, 2 = Didn’t Like It, 3 = Liked It, 4 = Really Liked It & 5 = Loved It Chasing Sleep: Duncan: 4 Cort: 4 Splinter: Duncan: 4.5 Andy: 4.5 Thanks to Cort for coming on the show. Remember you can submit a question or ask for advise from The Baz by writing an email to podcastunderthestairs@gmail.com with the header “Baz’s Basement”. Check out the show on iTunes & on Stitcher Radio. The Podcast Under the Stairs is a proud member of Legion Podcasts. Please leave us feedback on iTunes, podcastunderthestairs@gmail.com and follow us on Facebook & Twitter.

George Cook is one of the most well-known steelhead and salmon anglers in the Pacific northwest—he’s also a sales rep for Sage and RIO, as well as the inventor of the Alaskabou fly series. In this episode of Anchored I meet up with George at his home in Auburn, Washington, to talk about fishing in Alaska, the origin of the Popsicle fly and George’s definition of fly fishing. This episode is sponsored by Wooldridge Boats.

Husband and father, George Cook, discusses his collection of poems, "Let's Talk Honestly: One Black Man's Thoughts", and what inspired him to pen them.

Gina and Randy head up and down the sunset strip with their buddy George Cook on this weekend recap!