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August 16, 2016. The Hip arrived in the Hammer, and three fans who were in the building take jD back inside - ten years to the day.Tuesday, August 16, 2016. FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton, four days out from the end of everything, and The Tragically Hip pulled into a city that watched them play to nobody once and never forgot it.Ten years to the day, jD sits down with three fans who were there for that room: Gino from Buffalo, Matt from Buffalo, and John from Mississauga. Two of them had never been on a podcast before in their lives. One of them never made it through the doors.The songs first, because the songs are always first. Gino takes 'Poets', the last one of the main set, the one where Gord stopped and told the room about The Hip's first Hamilton gig - a club, zero people, and an owner who told them nobody gets paid until every song gets sung. So they played another hour to an empty room. Ten years and a lifetime later, Gord looked out at a full arena and, the way Gino heard it, said something close to look at us, look at where we are now. Us, collectively. Hamilton and The Hip.Matt takes 'Scared', and the line it's been a pleasure doing business with you, and the small jump in the video he was shooting - the moment his buddy behind him lost his knees and fell into his back. John takes 'Courage', because of what it took Gord to get in the van at all. A residency somewhere would have been hard enough. He went across the country instead.Then the tickets, and three completely different scrambles. Matt's Buffalo crew split the presale up like a heist - one guy on London, one on each Toronto night, Matt on Hamilton - with orders that whoever got in bought all four. Matt was the only one who got into the queue, and he had four seats about ten minutes in. Gino got shut out in the fifteen minutes it took the show to vanish, then his friend Greg found VIP seats hours later and warned him they'd be expensive. Gino's answer: I don't care. Third row on the floor. If it was within a 500-mile radius, you weren't stopping me.The day itself: a friend on standby in Niagara Falls, U.S., in case one of Matt's four didn't clear the border, a cash-only scalper outside the arena with PDF printouts and a very loose grip on legitimacy, and their buddy Scott laying out most of the money for a pair of those dubious tickets so a friend from Lockport could drive up and slide in during the first song. Gino owns his company, so Gino gave himself the afternoon off, got to Hamilton by mid-afternoon, and ate Portuguese chicken at the Charred Rotisserie House down the road from the barn. We ate like kings. He has been back a few times since.And then there is John, who was downtown at the Toronto Stock Exchange that Tuesday, letting a vendor in to do a routine job. At 2:30 the vendor crashed the system. Eight hours to bring it back. John is standing on a floor you get onto with retina scans and palm prints, he cannot leave the vendor alone, and his company supplies data to the exchange at thousands of dollars an hour. He had a ticket in his pocket and a family carload heading to Hamilton without him. So he stood there and asked himself the only question he had. What would Gord do? What's the Canadian thing to do? He thought about '38 Years Old' - which is the plate on his car - and the father in that song who turns his own son in because it is the right thing. John stayed at his post. He called his sons and told them to give the ticket away. Every August 16th since has been one of the saddest days of his year.Inside the building, the two who made it describe the same night from two heights. The small stage, the band pressed in around each other, a band of brothers making life as easy for Gord as they could. Gord finding faces one at a time, holding them, nodding, gesturing, taking what Gino calls little memory snippets for himself. The monitor on the floor by his feet for the words that wouldn't come. Gino has seen this band more than forty times, and he puts Hamilton at the top for sheer energy. Matt's read is sharper still: the energy was all there, the memory just couldn't always match it.The set list gave Hamilton 'Fifty-Mission Cap', 'Eldorado', and 'At the Hundredth Meridian' early, four from "World Container" as the night's rare record, and the best four of the six "Man Machine Poem" songs that made the tour. 'Poets' to close the main set. 'Gift Shop', 'Don't Wake Daddy', and 'Ahead by a Century' in the first encore. Then 'Fiddler's Green' and 'Twist My Arm' in the second, and a song Gino had never heard live anywhere. Matt has one regret and it is a beer. He went for one during 'Escape Is at Hand for the Travellin' Man', found the concourse narrow and the taps in the basement, and came back up on 'Fireworks' having missed ten minutes he will never get back. So there's that.Gino's detour is worth the price of admission on its own - Highland Bowl in Rochester, a grass amphitheatre, a downpour with thunder and lightning, the band stopping for maybe ten minutes, Gord calling out to the lovers of music who stayed, and grown adults sliding down the wet hill on their bellies toward the stage. Second best night he ever had with this band. Hamilton was first.Then the lights. Gino describes an arena that felt like one family at a memorial service, except it wasn't a somber memorial service - it was everybody holding everybody else up while Gord stood there telling them from the stage that it was going to be okay. Half an hour after the last note the set list was sitting within arm's reach, so Gino took it, and they passed it around for photographs. Nobody wanted to leave. Matt walked over to the King George pub with seven other people and found something else entirely. It almost had the feeling of a wake. Nobody wanted another round. Everybody was thankful. Everybody knew.August 20th finds all three of them in very different rooms. John rigged an aerial in the backyard of his brother's cottage outside Montreal, set both PVRs at home, and asked the local bar in a small French-Canadian town whether they'd be showing it - they had no idea what he was talking about. Don't move that coat hanger outside. Matt spent three hours assembling a children's play kitchen for his two-year-old daughter with the broadcast on, which should have taken one. Gino watched with a dozen guys at a friend's place, where Greg leaned over and said the thing nobody else had thought: doesn't he look nervous? He did. Of course he did.The landing belongs to John, though. There was no goodbye for him that night, so it came slowly, over days and weeks, like a song fading out instead of ending. And it kept going. He has a nine-year-old granddaughter now who knows the words, and he took her to Chudleigh's in Milton to see the Practically Hip so she could dance to them. Another generation, flying the flag.THE PANEL• Gino from Buffalo - forty-plus shows with The Hip, third row on the floor in Hamilton on a VIP ticket his friend Greg found hours after the show sold out, and a plate of Portuguese chicken beforehand he still drives back for. He came home with the set list. He listens to this band every single day.• Matt from Buffalo - second row of section 120, with a photo from that night still hanging behind him on camera. He ran the Buffalo crew's presale plan, got the only four seats any of them landed, filmed 'Scared' through the moment his friend's knees went, and lost ten minutes of the night to a beer line in the basement.• John from Mississauga - the one who didn't get in. A crashed system on the Toronto Stock Exchange floor at 2:30 on show day, a ticket handed off to somebody else, and a decision he made by asking what Gord would do. He watched August 20th through a coat hanger aerial at a cottage. His granddaughter is nine and already knows the words.SOURCESSet list for August 16, 2016 at FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton (now TD Coliseum) - source: setlist.fm.THE GATHERING IN KINGSTONAugust 20 to 23, 2026, alongside Forever Hip - a mixer at the Merchant Pub, Choir! Choir! Choir! in Springer Market Square, a listening party for "The Tragically Hip Live, July 22 - August 20, 2016", a Long Time Running screening, and a farewell brunch at Morrison's. The CBC broadcast re-airs on the 22nd. Email jd@tthpods.com to get on the list. And if you spot a purple shirt or a purple lanyard in Kingston that weekend, that's a safe person to talk to.GEDFEST TORONTOSaturday, October 17, 2026 at the Horseshoe Tavern, with Grace, 2. Raising money for Campfire Circle and the Murphy Family Fund in Precision Medicine in Pancreatic Cancer. Tickets: facebook.com/GEDfestYYZThanks to Gino, Matt, and John, because without them, there's not a show. 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MoMA welcomes three million people to its Midtown campus in a good year. But the beloved cultural institution now has the power to reach multiples of that through a hoodie, a Lego set, and a chicken-shaped cutting board. General Manager of Retail, Jesse Goldstine, joins the show to explain how MoMA inverted the museum retail model, how every product in the store thoughtfully ties back to MoMA's art, and where the design institution draws the line between rolling out AI partnerships while protecting human craft.  Until the AI Overlords Say Otherwise Key takeaways: Museums historically have defaulted to funneling visitors through the gift shop last. MoMA inverted the formula, shifting the museum's point-of-entry to retail channels.  Cutting SKUs in SoHo raised productivity per SKU and clarified brand identity. Licensing starts and ends with one question: why MoMA? Discovery and gifting resist automation in ways basic replenishment does not. [00:24:04] Jesse: "The DNA of our business is rooted in decisions made by humans in our curatorial department…I will continue to defer to them and put my faith in them until our AI overlords tell me that I need to behave differently." [00:26:43] Jesse: "There's something really special about our brand that... will sort of inoculate it against some sort of automated sock repurchase every six months." In-Show Mentions: Join us at VISIONS: NYC at MoMa on November 3! MoMA Design Stores MoMA licensing partners: LEGO, Mattel Creations, Uniqlo, Champion Associated Links: More on the intersection of art, culture, and commerce: Insiders #186 Check out Future Commerce on YouTube Check out Future Commerce Plus for exclusive content and save on merch and print Subscribe to Insiders and The Senses to read more about what we are witnessing in the commerce world Listen to our other episodes of Future Commerce Have any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on futurecommerce.com, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andy Povey is joined by Stephen Reid, Director of Attraction Brand Consultants, to discuss whether suppliers are the backbone of the attractions industry. They explore operator-supplier relationships, innovation, AI, visitor expectations, human connection, and the future challenges facing museums, theme parks, zoos, and family attractions.   Topics Discussed Are suppliers the backbone of the attractions industry? Operator vs supplier perspectives Building trust and long-term relationships Innovation through collaboration Trade associations and industry culture Why networking matters Learning across different attraction sectors Transferable ideas between museums, zoos, and theme parks The role of suppliers in problem solving Rising operating costs for attractions Competition for guests' time and money Managing visitor expectations Queueing and guest flow challenges AI and platform integration The future of ticketing and operations Technology vs storytelling Why immersive is often overused Human interaction in visitor experiences Theatre and live performance in attractions Lessons from farm attractions and seasonal events The importance of owner-operated attractions Guest reviews and personal service Innovation at the granular level The Sphere in Las Vegas Freedom to fail and experiment Practical advice for attraction operators   Show references:    Stephen Reid - Director of Attraction Brand Consultants https://www.kayelliott.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-reid-37723010/   Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your guest host is Andy Povey. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

Shortwave KitschSeason 12, Episode 6Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity - “Float Like a Finger, Sting Like a Plea!”Written by Brandon L. JoynerDisgraced former FBI agent Jack Finger may have been pushed from the federal ranks, but he hasn't lost his taste for justice—or trouble. Tonight, his latest assignment takes him undercover into a smoky betting parlor, where a high-stakes boxing match is about to turn into something much more dangerous.As fighter Tommy Malone steps into the ring, Jack begins to notice that something about the bout doesn't quite add up. A suspicious referee, a crooked promoter, a mysterious cigarette girl, and an intrepid reporter all seem to have their own agendas. With money changing hands and the punches getting harder, Jack finds himself digging deeper into a scheme that reaches far beyond the boxing ring.But when his investigation puts him directly in the path of the people behind the fix, Jack discovers that solving the case may require more than fists, courage, and a clever one-liner.Can Jack Finger uncover the truth before he becomes the next victim of the fight?"DR. CLUTTERBUCK'S CREAMY CRANK” COMMERCIALLIZZIE MEARS - PEARLLARRY PEREWIZNYCK - WALTERMIKE HORNACEK - CHARLIEBRANDON L. JOYNER - RAY"FIDELITY, BRAVERY, INTEGRITY” CAST:LARRY PEREWIZNYCK - JACK FINGERBRANDON L. JOYNER - TOMMY MALONESARALYN ORTIZ - VELMA KNOXLIZZIE MEARS - GLORIA VANCEMADDIE CASTO - RITA DELANEYMIKE HORNACEK - MA CARUSO“JUST ONE THING”Sung by  LIZZIE MEARSAccompaniment by Joanna NorwoodMusic by Pedro ToroLyrics by Brandon L. JoynerSong - “Until Next Time…”Sung by David Joyner, Jeannie Joyner, John Joyner, Kristen N. Granet and the Cast of SWK Music by Pedro M. ToroLyrics by Brandon L. Joyner DAVID JOYNER - THE NARRATORMusic Direction and Accompaniment by Joanna NorwoodSound Effects performed LIVE by Brooke RashProduction Team:Producers: Maddie Casto-Koebler, Kristen N. Granet, Brandon L. Joyner, Brooke RashSound Engineer: Matt Ciclon Recording & Mixing by: Matt CiclonBusiness & Podcast Manager: Kristen N. Granet Original episode art by Maddie Casto-KoeblerLogo: LinkonThis Episode is Proudly Brought to You by the Generous Support of:Karen's Korner Frame & Gift Shop (⁠⁠⁠⁠karenskornerframeandart.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠) - Celebrating 26 YEARS in the ARTS!Saltwater Cowboys (⁠⁠saltwater-cowboys.com⁠⁠)Justin Wham - Flowers & Events (⁠⁠⁠⁠jwweddingsandevents.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠)Such and Such Designs (⁠⁠⁠⁠www.suchandsuchdesigns.com⁠⁠⁠⁠) Toro Music Studio (⁠⁠⁠⁠www.toromusicstudio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠)Vintage Vixens (⁠https://vv4veterans.com/⁠) Special Thanks to:Lesa Spillers, Julia Sorenson, Tara O'Shields, Rose Newman, Josh Anderson, Kerry Bowers, Jeff & Teri Ziccardi, The Joyner Family, Cheryl Granet, Seth Milling-Furchgott, Jef Bailey, Alison Le, Brad Walbeck, along with other marvelous yet anonymous donors!Connect with Us:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ @swkradioshowFor more information on who we are and what we're about, visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our show thrives with the support of our Patreon community! If you're able, we invite you to be part of the journey and help sustain the laughter for episodes to come.Support Our SWK Pod:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SWKRadioShow⁠⁠AND... Hat on a Hat Creative, the mastermind team behind SWK, is now registered as a Non-Profit under the 501c classification for the arts, reporting under EIN 99-3747555, SC ID: P91719. If you are interested in helping our dream continue to be a reality, we would love your support. Learn more at⁠ ⁠https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/hatonahatcreative⁠⁠ !

In this episode, the panel analyzes a 100-year-old Alaska gift shop serving cruise passengers, uncovering how location risk, seasonality, and SBA financing can completely change the value of an otherwise exceptional business.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/historic-alaska-gift-jewelry-and-art-retailer-prime-downtown-location/2519758/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.Looking to build a professional website in minutes? Try Wix: https://wix.pxf.io/c/6898629/3115214/25616?trafcat=templateHubSpot is the backbone for how businesses scale without chaos. Try them out here: https://go.try-hubspot.com/OeG9VrSubscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletter

In this episode, the panel analyzes a 100-year-old Alaska gift shop serving cruise passengers, uncovering how location risk, seasonality, and SBA financing can completely change the value of an otherwise exceptional business.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/historic-alaska-gift-jewelry-and-art-retailer-prime-downtown-location/2519758/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.Looking to build a professional website in minutes? Try Wix: https://wix.pxf.io/c/6898629/3115214/25616?trafcat=templateHubSpot is the backbone for how businesses scale without chaos. Try them out here: https://go.try-hubspot.com/OeG9VrSubscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletter

How can museums increase revenue without charging mandatory admission? Andy Povey is joined by Andrew Given, CEO of Queer Britain, who shares how Queer Britain's Pay What You Can model generated more than three times the previous donation income while making the museum more accessible to visitors. The discussion covers fundraising strategies, donor psychology, visitor data, inclusive storytelling, partnerships, and why cultural organisations should embrace experimentation and innovation.   Topics Discussed The founding story of Queer Britain Building the UK's national LGBTQ+ museum Operating without government funding Diversifying museum income streams Pay What You Can admission strategy Tripling visitor donations through voluntary giving Donor psychology and visitor behavior Making museums more accessible Collecting visitor data through online bookings Using visitor insights to improve experiences Community engagement and volunteer programs LGBTQ+ history and cultural preservation Museum storytelling and exhibitions Partnerships with major cultural institutions Innovation in museums and visitor attractions Lessons for nonprofit fundraising Sustainable museum business models Improving the visitor journey Simplifying online ticket booking The future of museum innovation   Show references:    Andrew Given - Chief Executive at Queer Britain Museum https://queerbritain.org.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/queer-britain/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/awtgiven/   Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your guest host is Andy Povey. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

In Episode 566, Patrick, Jeffrey and Craig chat about deck and DC United and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.   1. Cause I'm Free, Free Fallin': Four teams heading in the wrong direction as the trade deadline approaches.2. Mead-ing of the Minds: Okay, this trade was a weird one.3. Rumor Has It: The Red Sox are interested in Zach Neto, everyone is interested in Tarik Skubal.4. Around the Horn: How much would you give for Jose Urquidy? How long would you wait in line for a Noah Wylie bobblehead?5. Let's do some art criticism on a moose bobblehead (and also play a game)Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.     

Shortwave KitschSeason 12, Episode 5Life With Elara - All Whisk and No Reward!Written by Brandon L. JoynerElara Newton is determined to prove she can fit in on Earth—and what better way than by helping with the church's annual bake sale? With loving husband Dean by her side, Elara sets out to create the perfect assortment of sweet treats. But when a friendly little competition with some fiercely traditional church ladies turns into a battle for baking supremacy, Elara's competitive streak takes over.Unfortunately, Elara has a few advantages her fellow bakers don't: a mysterious pantry from Jupiter, some decidedly unconventional ingredients, and a willingness to experiment with the laws of reality. What could possibly go wrong?As the church bake sale heats up, strange things begin happening among the contestants—and Dean starts wondering whether Elara's shortcuts have gone a little too far. Can she save the day, the bake sale, and possibly everyone's grasp on reality?Just how far will Elara go to win a bake-off?“Dr. Clutterbuck CloudBurst Chews” Commercial CAST:David Englehart - MR. BELLMichael Catangay - BILLYRachel Hiester-Myers - ANNIELIFE WITH ELARA CAST:David Englehart - DEAN NEWTONJennifer Holstein - PENELOPE CRUMSHAWLuciana Marcial - ELARA NEWTONBrandon L. Joyner - PASTOR TOMLINMichael Catangay - HORACE FLINTRachel Hiester-Myers - DOROTHY HAGGERTYSong - “Dancin' With Myself”Sung by Rachel Hiester-MyersMusic by Pedro ToroLyrics by Brandon L. JoynerSong - “Until Next Time…”Sung by David Joyner, Jeannie Joyner, John Joyner, Kristen N. Granet and the Cast of SWK Music by Pedro M. ToroLyrics by Brandon L. Joyner DAVID JOYNER - THE NARRATORMusic Direction and Accompaniment by Joanna NorwoodSound Effects performed LIVE by Brooke RashProduction Team:Producers: Maddie Casto-Koebler, Kristen N. Granet, Brandon L. Joyner, Brooke RashSound Engineer: Matt Ciclon Recording & Mixing by: Matt CiclonBusiness & Podcast Manager: Kristen N. Granet Original episode art by Maddie Casto-KoeblerLogo: LinkonThis Episode is Proudly Brought to You by the Generous Support of:Karen's Korner Frame & Gift Shop (⁠⁠⁠karenskornerframeandart.com/⁠⁠⁠) - Celebrating 26 YEARS in the ARTS!Saltwater Cowboys (⁠saltwater-cowboys.com⁠)Justin Wham - Flowers & Events (⁠⁠⁠jwweddingsandevents.com/⁠⁠⁠)Such and Such Designs (⁠⁠⁠www.suchandsuchdesigns.com⁠⁠⁠) Toro Music Studio (⁠⁠⁠www.toromusicstudio.com⁠⁠⁠)Vintage Vixens (https://vv4veterans.com/) Special Thanks to:Lesa Spillers, Julia Sorenson, Tara O'Shields, Rose Newman, Josh Anderson, Kerry Bowers, Jeff & Teri Ziccardi, The Joyner Family, Cheryl Granet, Seth Milling-Furchgott, Jef Bailey, Alison Le, Brad Walbeck, along with other marvelous yet anonymous donors!Connect with Us:⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ @swkradioshowFor more information on who we are and what we're about, visit:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our show thrives with the support of our Patreon community! If you're able, we invite you to be part of the journey and help sustain the laughter for episodes to come.Support Our SWK Pod:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SWKRadioShow⁠AND... Hat on a Hat Creative, the mastermind team behind SWK, is now registered as a Non-Profit under the 501c classification for the arts, reporting under EIN 99-3747555, SC ID: P91719. If you are interested in helping our dream continue to be a reality, we would love your support. Learn more at ⁠https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/hatonahatcreative⁠ !

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jD convenes the expert panel to dissect "700 Ft Ceiling," the song that lands like a baseball bat to the face right in the middle of Trouble at the Henhouse.The conversation starts warm — everyone's summertime Hip pick, from "Membership" to "Morning Moon" to "Summer's Killing Us" — before turning to the puzzle at the centre of the track: what exactly is a 700-foot ceiling? (Aviation term. Lowest layer of broken or overcast cloud sitting 700 feet above ground.)The panel unpacks Gord's habit of collecting phrases for their sound rather than their meaning, the wintery outdoor-rink imagery, and the Lou Reed-flat melody that barely distinguishes verse from chorus.Things get spicy on placement. Tracy calls it filler and skips it. Mikk and Jamie agree the song detonates a gorgeous opening run — "Gift Shop," "Springtime in Vienna," "Ahead by a Century," "Don't Wake Daddy," "Flamenco" — and kicks off what Jamie dubs the album's weird second half alongside "Butts Wigglin'" and "Coconut Cream." The Kids in the Hall theory gets floated. So does the grunge theory. Everyone concedes it hit much harder live than it ever did on record.Then the episode's real gift: Mick and Jamie tell the story of renting the Bathhouse for a weekend — sleeping in the studio, playing pool while spinning We Are the Same on vinyl, Billy Ray wandering in at 10pm with stories, engineer Niles behind the board, Gord's training bike still parked where he left it. Once-in-a-lifetime stuff, told well.Next week's shuffle: "Gus: The Polar Bear from Central Park" from In Between Evolution.Key Quotes"It's like an alarm clock goes off." — Mik, on where the song lands on the album"It is like a baseball bat in the face." — jD"Think about how many shows they played after 2004 that they did not play this song. That's why it ranks low. Guys, I'm telling it like it is." — Jamie"I think this is kind of Gord's secret talent — he listens better than everybody." — Mik"He says '700-foot ceiling' like four times, but the second or third time it's '700 and sinking,' which is just cool." — Jamie"It kind of felt very lived in. There was nothing you couldn't touch, nothing you couldn't sit on." — Mik, on the Bathhouse"I'll get emotional if I talk about it." — Jamie, on being shown the band's jam space"Well, I know what we forgot to do this week. We forgot to listen to the goddamn song." — jDTale of the Tape — Trouble at the HenhouseReleased May 7, 1996 — the band's first simultaneous Canada/USA releaseWinner, 1997 Juno Award for Album of the YearRecord 5 of 13Self-produced with Mark Vreeken — the only time the band worked without an outside producerRecorded at the Bathhouse"700 Ft Ceiling" live stats (via The Hip Base and setlist.fm)Played live 130 times — 3 times as an opener, 7 times as an encoreFirst played October 21, 1995Last played November 27, 2004 (retired; not performed on the final tour)Ranked #76 in the Tragically Hip Top 169 countdown — did not crack the Top 40This week's poll: 47% / 47% split, with 6% "tolerating" it.Songs & Albums MentionedTragically Hip songs700 Ft Ceiling · Membership · Morning Moon · Coffee Girl · The Depression Suite · Summer's Killing Us · You're Not the Ocean · Ahead by a Century · Gift Shop · Springtime in Vienna · Don't Wake Daddy · Flamenco · Butts Wigglin' · Apartment Song · Coconut Cream · Let's Stay Engaged · Sherpa · Put It Off · New Orleans Is Sinking · Little Bones · Titanic Terrarium · Emergency · FireworksTragically Hip albumsTrouble at the Henhouse · Day for Night · Fully Completely · Road Apples · Phantom Power · We Are the Same · In Between Evolution · Live Between UsOther referencesKids in the Hall: Brain Candy — source of "Butts Wigglin'"Rick Beato's interview with Billy Joel — the "vowel movements" idea Joel credits to Keith RichardsGrunge-era touchstones: Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, CreedLou Reed — Tracy's comparison for Gord's vocal delivery on this trackIt's a Good Life If You Don't Weaken — the stage adaptation, seen in Hamilton, now touringTom Green's interview with Paul Langlois, filmed in the Bathhouse jam spacePeople MentionedGord Downie · Paul LangloisBilly Ray — Bathhouse caretaker and keeper of the storiesNiles Spencer — Bathhouse engineerMark Vreeken — co-producer, Trouble at the HenhousePatrick Downey — filming Billy Ray for the documentaryGreg — JD's co-host on the earlier podcast seriesLinks & PlugsKingston weekend events — Friday mixer at a pub · live record listening party August 21 at 4:30 at a pub · Sunday brunch at Morrison's. Email jd@tthpods.com to get on the list.Mik Perlus — Ragged Islands — Mick's EP, recorded over three days at the Bathhouse. Includes a cover of "It's a Good Life If You Don't Weaken." Available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and other streaming services. Named for East Ragged Islands, Nova Scotia.Jamie — Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish — with English and Russian supertitles. Recently ran at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto (roughly 17,000 attendees during Jamie's run). Coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, February 13 – March 14, 2027.The Hip Handbook — JD's new AI-built discography and stats tool, debuting on this episode for the Tale of the Tape.The Hip Museum / Museum After Dark — referenced for the grunge angle and album background.Next Week"Gus: The Polar Bear from Central Park" from In Between Evolution.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/tthtop40/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Andy Povey is joined by Lawrence Roots to discuss the UK Theme Park Awards, industry trends, and his Guinness World Record challenge to visit every nominated UK theme park. Plus, Josh Haywood from Crealy shares his excitement for this year's awards and the park's latest developments. Topics Discussed The growth and purpose of Theme Park Network How the UK Theme Park Awards recognise excellence New award categories introduced for 2026 Lawrence Roots' Guinness World Record challenge Visiting all 37 nominated UK theme parks in 15 days Trends shaping the UK theme park industry Brand activations and IP partnerships The importance of presentation standards and landscaping Why staff are the key to exceptional guest experiences Theme Park Personality, Rising Star and Outstanding Achievement awards The value of public voting Continuous investment in attractions and guest experiences Josh Haywood on Crealy's new attractions for 2026 Josh Haywood's Theme Park Personality nomination Behind the scenes at the start of Lawrence's record-breaking journey   Show references:    Lawrence Roots, Founder of UK Theme Park Awards https://www.ukthemeparkawards.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ukthemeparkawards/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-roots/   Theme Park Awards: How They Work and Why You Should Care - Lawrence Roots https://skipthequeue.fm/episodes/lawrence-roots   Josh Haywood - Board Director of Crealy Theme Park Resort https://www.crealy.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-haywood-68463630/   Voting in the 2026 UK Theme Park Awards is now open from the 20th July until the 28th August 2026. Register now to vote. https://www.ukthemeparkawards.com/register   Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your guest host is Andy Povey. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

In this episode of Skip the Queue, Andy Povey is joined by Clive Morris, founder of CCM Consulting, to explore the financial realities facing visitor attractions. They discuss the recent UK VAT changes, why collecting the right operational and financial data matters, and how attractions can strengthen the case for future VAT reform. Clive also shares practical advice on connecting finance with day-to-day operations to support better business decisions. Topics Discussed The recent VAT changes affecting UK visitor attractions Why finance and operations should work more closely together The importance of collecting accurate visitor and revenue data Building the case for future VAT reform Using financial insights to improve operational decisions Common financial challenges facing attractions Practical advice for attraction leaders and finance teams How better reporting supports long-term business growth   Show references:    Clive Morris - founder of CCM Consulting https://cmm-consulting.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/clive-morris/   Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn.   Credits: Written by Sami Entwisle  Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwisle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

Shortwave KitschSeason 12, Episode 4Hollywood Hunters! - The Magical Mystery Box!Written by Brandon L. JoynerWhen a mysterious music box arrives at the office of Odd/Ball Talent, screenwriter Elias Grimm brings a cursed artifact that's been terrorizing the set of High Flying Pictures. The box, rumored to have belonged to a countess who lost her children in a fire, doesn't just play music—it feeds on fear and targets its victims with supernatural precision. Actress Clara Darling becomes its latest obsession as accidents plague the film production. Patty Odd and Jesse Ball must uncover the entity's true name to break its hold, but discovering it requires using Clara as bait in a dangerous ritual. As the spirit grows more powerful and reveals its ultimate goal, our hunters realize this isn't just about saving one starlet—something far more sinister is trying to break through into their world. "FERROVITA TABLETS” COMMERCIAL CAST:SARALYN ORTIZ - ARLENEMADDIE CASTO - MARGIEBRANDON L. JOYNER - IRVINHOLLYWOOD HUNTERS CAST:LIZZIE MEARS - PATTY ODDMIKE HORNACEK - JESSE BALLBRANDON L. JOYNER - ELIAS GRIMMLARRY PEREWIZNYCK - THADDEUS GRANTSARALYN ORTIZ - CLARA DARLINGMADDIE CASTO - SPIRIT 1LARRY PEREWIZNYK - SPIRIT 2Song: “THAT'S THE WAY I FEEL” Sung by: KRISTEN N. GRANETMusic by: PEDRO M TOROLyrics by: BRANDON L JOYNERSong - “Until Next Time…”Sung by David Joyner, Jeannie Joyner, John Joyner, Kristen N. Granet and the Cast of SWK Music by Pedro M. ToroLyrics by Brandon L. Joyner DAVID JOYNER - THE NARRATORMusic Direction and Accompaniment by Joanna NorwoodSound Effects performed LIVE by Brooke RashProduction Team:Producers: Maddie Casto-Koebler, Kristen N. Granet, Brandon L. Joyner, Brooke RashSound Engineer: Matt Ciclon Recording & Mixing by: Matt CiclonBusiness & Podcast Manager: Kristen N. Granet Original episode art by Maddie Casto-KoeblerLogo: LinkonThis Episode is Proudly Brought to You by the Generous Support of:Karen's Korner Frame & Gift Shop (⁠⁠⁠karenskornerframeandart.com/⁠⁠⁠) - Celebrating 26 YEARS in the ARTS!Justin Wham - Flowers & Events (⁠⁠⁠jwweddingsandevents.com/⁠⁠⁠)Such and Such Designs (⁠⁠⁠www.suchandsuchdesigns.com⁠⁠⁠) Toro Music Studio (⁠⁠⁠www.toromusicstudio.com⁠⁠⁠)Vintage Vixens (https://vv4veterans.com/) Special Thanks to:Lesa Spillers, Julia Sorenson, Tara O'Shields, Rose Newman, Josh Anderson, Kerry Bowers, Jeff & Teri Ziccardi, The Joyner Family, Cheryl Granet, Seth Milling-Furchgott, Jef Bailey, Alison Le, Brad Walbeck, along with other marvelous yet anonymous donors!Connect with Us:⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ @swkradioshowFor more information on who we are and what we're about, visit:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our show thrives with the support of our Patreon community! If you're able, we invite you to be part of the journey and help sustain the laughter for episodes to come.Support Our SWK Pod:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SWKRadioShow⁠AND... Hat on a Hat Creative, the mastermind team behind SWK, is now registered as a Non-Profit under the 501c classification for the arts, reporting under EIN 99-3747555, SC ID: P91719. If you are interested in helping our dream continue to be a reality, we would love your support. Learn more at ⁠https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/hatonahatcreative⁠ !

Rob riffs on the seventh studio album by Stone Temple Pilots Tiny Music, Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop from March 1996 (Bang Bang Baby / Trippin' on a Hole in a Paper Heart / Pops Love Suicide / Lady Picture Show). Bruce is out, and friend of the show Vann Mathis joins us in his place. STAFF PICKS: Counting Blue Cars by Dishwalla — Lynch Banditos by Refreshments — Wayne Old Man & Me by Hootie & the Blowfish — Vann   Instrumental TRACK: Rob double-dips with this instrumental, "Daisy" - by Stone Temple Pilots  

Dynamic pricing can be one of the most powerful tools available to visitor attractions but only when it's used well. Andy Povey is joined by pricing expert Adriaan Van Der Hek to discuss the practical realities of dynamic pricing, how it benefits both attractions and visitors, and why getting your pricing strategy right can drive higher revenue, better attendance and happier guests. Topics Discussed What dynamic pricing really means for visitor attractions The evolution of dynamic pricing over the past two decades Balancing revenue optimisation with guest satisfaction Using demand forecasting to influence ticket pricing Common misconceptions about dynamic pricing How attractions can introduce dynamic pricing successfully The role of technology and online booking platforms Managing peak and off-peak demand Pricing strategies for different attraction types Using data to make smarter commercial decisions Encouraging advance bookings through pricing Practical advice for attractions considering dynamic pricing   Show references:    Adriaan van der Hek - COO of HomeBuddy -  AI, SaaS, Data, Tech, Advertising, Dynamic Pricing, Operations, E-Commerce, Lead Generation https://contractor.homebuddy.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/homebuddycom/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajvdhek/   Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn.   Credits: Written by Sami Entwisle  Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwisle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

In this Summer Special of Skip the Queue, guest host and attractions industry journalist Owen Ralph is joined by three theme park operators for a closer look at their new offerings for 2026. Lawrence Mancey discusses Paultons Park's £12 million themed area Valgard, the largest ever investment at the UK park, also home to Peppa Pig World. He explains how the viking theme was a ‘no-brainer', why the family-run park likes creating its own IP, and also tells us about Paultons' embryonic holiday park plans. Blackpool Pleasure Beach's James Cox highlights the famous park's new £8.7 million Aviktas thrill ride and its long-running Hot Ice show. He also explains how the team is trying to revitalise neglected areas of the seaside site and why its operating season is longer than most other British parks. Finally, Hogne Høstmælingen from Hunderfossen in Norway – celebrating its 40th anniversary this season – tell us about the Lillehammer park's troll roots and much more. We hear how an IP first introduced in 2014 has spawned three attractions including a rollercoaster, Thea Award-winning simulator experience and the new dark ride Rally Flåklypa. Topics Discussed Developing a new themed area Working with intellectual properties Increasing Paultons' appeal to older kids The flexibility of lodge accommodation Vs a hotel Choosing a new thrill and where to site it Revitalising a forgotten corner of Blackpool Pleasure Beach How an eye-catching ride can be an ‘attraction' even to those that don't ride it Live entertainment and its role in broadening a park's offering Squeezing a dark ride into a remarkably small building How Hunderfossen invested in a movie to extend an IP's life A unique troll-themed dining experience An enchanting winter park offer   Show references:    Guest host: Owen Ralph International Editor, Kirmes & Park International Regular contributor, Blooloop/World's Fair www.kirmesparkrevue.de www.wordsandattractions.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/owen-ralph/   Lawrence Mancey Marketing and Technology Director, Paultons Park, UK www.paultonspark.co.uk/themed-worlds/valgard-realm-of-the-vikings https://796f0761.flowpaper.com/GemiKirmes0726E150/#page=24   James Cox Director of Marketing, Sales and PR, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort, UK www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/aviktas www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/shows/hot-ice   Hogne Høstmælingen General Manager, Hunderfossen, Norway  www.hunderfossen.no/en/ www.boldmove-nation.com/rally-fl%C3%A5klypa   Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn.   Credits: Written by Owen Ralph  Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwisle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

Shortwave KitschSeason 12, Episode 3Call the Lady Physician - “The Treasure Principle”Written by Brandon L. JoynerIn this thrilling episode of Call the Lady Physician, Dr. Elise Banks and pilot Cliff Ryder embark on an epic quest to uncover the mystery of a hidden island known as "The Devil's Maw." Guided by cryptic journal hints, the duo crash-lands on the uncharted island where they uncover ancient ruins and long-lost secrets buried deep in the jungle. Along the way, they encounter a rival expedition, a mysterious archaeologist with a dark past, and whispers of a "Guardian" protecting a forbidden treasure. As tensions rise and the temple begins to crumble, survival becomes the ultimate prize. Will Elise and Cliff make it out alive, or will their curiosity lead to their doom? Packed with action, danger, and sharp wit, this episode is a heart-pounding adventure that will leave you questioning: is the greatest treasure worth risking it all?“Dr. Clutterbuck's Permagrin Commercial” CAST LISTFred Hutter - GeorgeTiffany Parker Copeland - MildredDakota Channer - Ruthie“Call the Lady Physician!” CAST LISTBrandon L. Joyner - Cliff RyderTiffany Parker Copeland - Elise BanksFred Hutter - JaxKerry Bowers - AnnaLarry Perewinyk - FredDakota Channer - ChloeDakota Channer - Delivery BoySong: “IF LOOKS COULD KILL, YOU'D STILL MISS”Sung by: BRANDON L JOYNERMusic by: PEDRO M TOROLyrics by: BRANDON L JOYNERSong - “Until Next Time…”Sung by David Joyner, Jeannie Joyner, John Joyner, Kristen N. Granet and the Cast of SWK Music by Pedro M. ToroLyrics by Brandon L. Joyner DAVID JOYNER - THE NARRATORMusic Direction and Accompaniment by Joanna NorwoodSound Effects performed LIVE by Brooke RashProduction Team:Producers: Maddie Casto-Koebler, Kristen N. Granet, Brandon L. Joyner, Brooke RashSound Engineer: Matt Ciclon Recording & Mixing by: Matt CiclonBusiness & Podcast Manager: Kristen N. Granet Original episode art by Maddie Casto-KoeblerLogo: LinkonThis Episode is Proudly Brought to You by the Generous Support of:Karen's Korner Frame & Gift Shop (⁠⁠⁠karenskornerframeandart.com/⁠⁠⁠) - Celebrating 26 YEARS in the ARTS!Saltwater Cowboys (⁠saltwater-cowboys.com⁠)Justin Wham - Flowers & Events (⁠⁠⁠jwweddingsandevents.com/⁠⁠⁠)Such and Such Designs (⁠⁠⁠www.suchandsuchdesigns.com⁠⁠⁠) Toro Music Studio (⁠⁠⁠www.toromusicstudio.com⁠⁠⁠)Special Thanks to:Lesa Spillers, Julia Sorenson, Tara O'Shields, Rose Newman, Josh Anderson, Kerry Bowers, Jeff & Teri Ziccardi, The Joyner Family, Cheryl Granet, Seth Milling-Furchgott, Jef Bailey, Alison Le, Brad Walbeck, along with other marvelous yet anonymous donors!Connect with Us:⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ @swkradioshowFor more information on who we are and what we're about, visit:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our show thrives with the support of our Patreon community! If you're able, we invite you to be part of the journey and help sustain the laughter for episodes to come.Support Our SWK Pod:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SWKRadioShow⁠AND... Hat on a Hat Creative, the mastermind team behind SWK, is now registered as a Non-Profit under the 501c classification for the arts, reporting under EIN 99-3747555, SC ID: P91719. If you are interested in helping our dream continue to be a reality, we would love your support. Learn more at ⁠https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/hatonahatcreative⁠ !

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In this episode, Matt Stubbs, Creative Director at Little Lion Entertainment, shares insights into the innovative world of immersive entertainment, from the origins of the Crystal Maze to the cutting-edge Arcade Arena concept. Discover how technology, storytelling, and experiential design are shaping the future of location-based entertainment. Topics Discussed The evolution of immersive experiences from theatre to tech-driven attractions The concept and development of Arcade Arena as a new entertainment category The integration of gaming, live performance, and technology Designing scalable and repeatable experiences like Pac-Man and Chaos Carts The importance of human interaction and storytelling in immersive entertainment Future trends in location-based entertainment and destination experiences The role of innovation, testing, and iteration in attraction development Balancing nostalgia with new technology to create engaging experiences   Show references:    Matt Stubbs - Director of Creative at Little Lion Entertainment https://littlelionentertainment.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/little-lion-entertainment-limited/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-stubbs-8869161b0/ Arcade Arena opening in September  https://www.rli.uk.com/little-lion-entertainment-unveils-arcade-arena/   Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your host is Andy Povey. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn.   Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

In this episode, Andy Povey is joined by Duncan Phillips, Founder and Managing Director of DP Leisure and DP Associates, the team behind 360 Play. They discuss the potential impact of Universal's proposed UK resort, the opportunities it could create for attractions, and how operators can adapt to changing guest expectations. Duncan shares his thoughts on destination thinking, collaboration, competition, and the priorities attractions should focus on over the next five years. Topics Discussed Universal's proposed UK destination resort and its potential impact How major attractions influence regional tourism Opportunities for existing attractions to benefit from increased visitor numbers The role of destination resorts in shaping visitor behaviour Collaboration versus competition within the attractions sector Lessons from international theme park destinations The importance of differentiation and unique experiences How family attractions can position themselves for future growth Infrastructure, accommodation, and wider economic impacts What operators should be doing now to prepare   Show references:    Duncan Phillips, Founder and Managing Director of DP Leisure and DP Associates https://www.dpassociates.uk.com/ https://360play.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-phillips-7b8962112/   Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your host is Andy Povey. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

Shortwave KitschSeason 12, Episode 2To Whom It May Concern - “Tick, Tick, Tomb!”Written by Brandon L. JoynerStep into the world of Adriana Agony, the sharp-witted dispenser of advice and solver of mysteries, in her latest adventure, "Tick, Tick, Tomb!" A widow plagued by the eerie reappearance of her late husband's pocket watch seeks Adriana's help when time itself seems to haunt her. With the ever-skeptical Inspector Cunningham at her side, Adriana travels to the ominous Greaves Estate, where ticking clocks, shadowy figures, and restless secrets abound. As the storm rages outside, Adriana untangles a web of greed, deceit, and fear, culminating in a midnight revelation that changes everything. Who—or what—is behind the ticking terror? And will Adriana put the pieces together before time runs out? Tune in for a tale brimming with wit, intrigue, and suspense.“FLAMEFASHION DELUXE BY DR. CLUTTERBUCK” COMMERCIALMEREDITH DICKARD - GWENMAKENNA BRYANT - MABELJENNIFER HOLSTEIN - DOTTYMADDIE CASTO - IRENE“TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN…” CAST:MADDIE CASTO - ADRIANA AGONYBRANDON L. JOYNER - REGINALDJAY SHADIX - INSPECTOR FREDRICK CUNNINGHAMMAKENNA BRYANT - ELEANOR GREAVESMEREDITH DICKARD - CLARA GREAVESJENNIFER HOLSTEIN - BEATRICE HOLLOWAYBRANDON L. JOYNER - REVEREND BELLMICHAEL CATANGAY - JONAS PIKESONG: “It Fits Me Better”Sung by MEREDITH DICKARDMusic by Pedro ToroLyrics by Brandon L. JoynerAccompaniment by Joanna NorwoodSong - “Until Next Time…”Sung by David Joyner, Jeannie Joyner, John Joyner, Kristen N. Granet and the Cast of SWK Music by Pedro M. ToroLyrics by Brandon L. Joyner DAVID JOYNER - THE NARRATORMusic Direction and Accompaniment by Joanna NorwoodSound Effects performed LIVE by Brooke RashProduction Team:Producers: Maddie Casto-Koebler, Kristen N. Granet, Brandon L. Joyner, Brooke RashSound Engineer: Matt Ciclon Recording & Mixing by: Matt CiclonBusiness & Podcast Manager: Kristen N. Granet Original episode art by Maddie Casto-KoeblerLogo: LinkonThis Episode is Proudly Brought to You by the Generous Support of:Karen's Korner Frame & Gift Shop (⁠⁠⁠karenskornerframeandart.com/⁠⁠⁠) - Celebrating 26 YEARS in the ARTS!Saltwater Cowboys (⁠saltwater-cowboys.com⁠)Justin Wham - Flowers & Events (⁠⁠⁠jwweddingsandevents.com/⁠⁠⁠)Such and Such Designs (⁠⁠⁠www.suchandsuchdesigns.com⁠⁠⁠) Toro Music Studio (⁠⁠⁠www.toromusicstudio.com⁠⁠⁠)Special Thanks to:Lesa Spillers, Julia Sorenson, Tara O'Shields, Rose Newman, Josh Anderson, Kerry Bowers, Jeff & Teri Ziccardi, The Joyner Family, Cheryl Granet, Seth Milling-Furchgott, Jef Bailey, Alison Le, Brad Walbeck, along with other marvelous yet anonymous donors!Connect with Us:⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ @swkradioshowFor more information on who we are and what we're about, visit:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our show thrives with the support of our Patreon community! If you're able, we invite you to be part of the journey and help sustain the laughter for episodes to come.Support Our SWK Pod:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SWKRadioShow⁠AND... Hat on a Hat Creative, the mastermind team behind SWK, is now registered as a Non-Profit under the 501c classification for the arts, reporting under EIN 99-3747555, SC ID: P91719. If you are interested in helping our dream continue to be a reality, we would love your support. Learn more at ⁠https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/hatonahatcreative⁠ !

In this episode of Skip the Queue, guest host Olly Reed from Navigate is joined by Rob Comley of Chester Zoo and Simon Townsend of the Eden Project to discuss the growing impact of weather forecasting apps on visitor attractions. They discuss how simple weather icons can influence consumer behaviour, with misleading rain forecasts causing significant drops in attendance even when poor weather never materialises. Rob shares the story behind Chester Zoo's campaign calling for improvements to how weather forecasts are displayed, a movement now supported by more than 100 attractions and businesses across the UK. They discuss changing visitor behaviour, the importance of value for money, the rise of last-minute booking habits, and the role weather perception plays in decision-making. The episode also looks ahead to the campaign's upcoming discussions with the Met Office and highlights exciting developments at Chester Zoo and the Eden Project. Topics Discussed The impact of weather app icons on visitor attraction attendance How weather perception influences consumer decision-making Chester Zoo's campaign for improved weather forecast presentation The economic impact of inaccurate weather perceptions on attractions Industry support from attractions, farm shops, events, and hospitality businesses Visitor behaviour changes and the rise of last-minute bookings The relationship between weather forecasts and value for money expectations Differences in how weather affects Chester Zoo and the Eden Project The role of the Met Office and discussions around forecast communication Alternative weather forecasting models used in Europe The importance of accurate communication rather than challenging weather science How attractions adapt to changing weather patterns and climate conditions Future plans for the weather forecast campaign New developments at Chester Zoo including Heart of Africa and The Reserve lodges The Eden Project's 25th anniversary celebrations and Eden Sessions Optimism for the future of the visitor attraction sector   Show references:    Guest Host: Olly Reed - Marketing Director of Navigate https://www.navigate.agency/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/navigate-agency https://www.linkedin.com/in/olly-reed/   Guests:  Simon Townsend of Eden Project http://www.edenproject.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/eden-project/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-townsend-10137914/ Rob Comley - Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager at Chester Zoo http://www.chesterzoo.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/chester-zoo/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robcomley/   Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your guest host is Olly Reed. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

Shortwave KitschSeason 12, Episode 1A Hog Killin' Time - “T.N.T. For Two!”Written by Brandon L. JoynerWhen the sleepy town of Giddy-Up Gulch is shaken by a catastrophic mine collapse, Prudence Beaumont and Lucky Allman saddle up for a daring rescue. But as they descend into the dark, they uncover more than trapped miners—there's sabotage afoot, and danger lurks at every turn. Above ground, betrayal brews as a seemingly righteous preacher reveals a sinister side, threatening to bury our heroes for good—literally. With time running out, Prudence and Lucky must outsmart explosions, outmaneuver traitors, and face their deepest fears to save the day. Will they emerge victorious, or will the mine—and the schemers—consume them? Saddle up for a wild ride filled with action, humor, and high-stakes heroics. Giddy-Up Gulch won't be the same after this hog-killin' time.What secrets lie buried in the mine, and who's really pulling the strings?"DR. CLUTTERBUCK'S DR. CLUTTERDUCK TAPE” COMMERCIALMICHAEL CATANGAY - HERBBRANDON L. JOYNER - CHARLIEJAY SHADIX - MILT“A Hog Killin' Time” CAST:JENNIFER HOLSTEIN - PRU BEAUMONTBRANDON L. JOYNER - CLEVELANDMEREDITH DICKARD - CHEYENNEMADDIE CASTO - MARION BLACKWOODMICHAEL CATANGAY - LUCKY ALLMANJAY SHADIX - SAUL DUNNMAKENNA BRYANT - ADDIE CROWESong: “I CAN'T KEEP MY HANDS OFF YOUR BUNS” Sung by: MADDIE CASTOMusic by: PEDRO M TOROLyrics by: BRANDON L JOYNERSong - “Until Next Time…”Sung by David Joyner, Jeannie Joyner, John Joyner, Kristen N. Granet and the Cast of SWK Music by Pedro M. ToroLyrics by Brandon L. Joyner DAVID JOYNER - THE NARRATORMusic Direction and Accompaniment by Joanna NorwoodSound Effects performed LIVE by Brooke RashProduction Team:Producers: Maddie Casto-Koebler, Kristen N. Granet, Brandon L. Joyner, Brooke RashSound Engineer: Matt Ciclon Recording & Mixing by: Matt CiclonBusiness & Podcast Manager: Kristen N. Granet Original episode art by Maddie Casto-KoeblerLogo: LinkonThis Episode is Proudly Brought to You by the Generous Support of:Karen's Korner Frame & Gift Shop (⁠⁠⁠karenskornerframeandart.com/⁠⁠⁠) - Celebrating 26 YEARS in the ARTS!Saltwater Cowboys (⁠saltwater-cowboys.com⁠)Such and Such Designs (⁠⁠⁠www.suchandsuchdesigns.com⁠⁠⁠) Toro Music Studio (⁠⁠⁠www.toromusicstudio.com⁠⁠⁠)Vintage Vixens ( https://vv4veterans.com/)Special Thanks to:Lesa Spillers, Julia Sorenson, Tara O'Shields, Rose Newman, Josh Anderson, Kerry Bowers, Jeff & Teri Ziccardi, The Joyner Family, Cheryl Granet, Seth Milling-Furchgott, Jef Bailey, Alison Le, Brad Walbeck, along with other marvelous yet anonymous donors!Connect with Us:⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ @swkradioshowFor more information on who we are and what we're about, visit:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our show thrives with the support of our Patreon community! If you're able, we invite you to be part of the journey and help sustain the laughter for episodes to come.Support Our SWK Pod:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SWKRadioShow⁠AND... Hat on a Hat Creative, the mastermind team behind SWK, is now registered as a Non-Profit under the 501c classification for the arts, reporting under EIN 99-3747555, SC ID: P91719. If you are interested in helping our dream continue to be a reality, we would love your support. Learn more at ⁠https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/hatonahatcreative⁠ !

Alex and Ben discuss the episode 6 of Interior Design Masters. The designers are teaming up to re-design two shops in Wales. Who what one comes out on top? Find us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://linktr.ee/faithfulto⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ To help the show, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://buymeacoffee.com/faithful⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Skip the Queue, Andy Povey is joined by Bala McAlinn, Managing Director Complete Works to discuss how visitor attractions can balance technology with authentic human interaction. Bala shares how storytelling, performance techniques and well-trained frontline teams can transform guest experiences, increase revenue and encourage repeat visits, while exploring why technology should support human connection rather than replace it.   Topics Discussed Balancing technology and human interaction in attractions Why storytelling improves guest experiences Using theatrical techniques in visitor attractions Training frontline teams to create memorable interactions How live experiences increase revenue and repeat visits The importance of authentic human connection Christmas and Halloween event production for attractions Creating immersive shows and seasonal experiences Why attractions should invest in people as well as technology The role of confidence and communication in guest engagement How attractions can improve experiences without major budgets Using staff feedback to improve visitor experiences The growing importance of experiential entertainment Networking and collaboration within the attractions industry Why events and live experiences encourage repeat visitation   Show references:    Bala McAlinn - Managing Director Complete Works www.complete-works.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/company/completeworks/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bala-mcalinn-05406683/   Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your guest host is Andy Povey. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

This week on The Tragically Hip On Shuffle, we cracked open 'Coffee Girl' - the fourth track and second single off "We Are the Same" (2009), produced by Bob Rock. On the TTHTop40 Countdown, it clocks in at number 53. It's been played live 78 times, last appearing on the final tour on July 30, 2016.Joining me for this one were two members of west coast tribute act Gift Shop - Craig from Langley and Ian from Maple Ridge - plus returning guest Tim from Columbus, host of the Dig Me Out Podcast. Two-fifths of Gift Shop, for the record. You can't reduce that fraction without going to decimal points, and you just can't do that.What we got into:The pre-release Bathhouse recording - recorded April 6, 2009, the day before the album dropped - was our jumping-off point, and it unlocked a lot. Organ instead of trumpet. A looser, jammier feel. Multiple gaffes and weirdness. And somehow, the bones of the song were all already there.From there the conversation ranged wide. Tim came in with a clear-eyed critique - the drum loop feels mechanical, the melody doesn't shift from verse to chorus, and he wishes Robbie Robertson had gone slide guitar instead of brass. It's a good song for most bands, he said. For The Hip, it's below average. Gauntlet dropped.Craig pushed back from a different angle - the musicality. He broke down why 'Coffee Girl' is so easy to listen to: it's in C major, four chords (F, C, Am, G), and it never deviates once. The chorus just drops the C. The fade-out isn't laziness - it's because there's no satisfying harmonic resolution to this story, and Craig walked through why Gift Shop ends it on a G (a half cadence) while The Hip's Abbotsford version lands on an A minor (a deceptive cadence). Genuinely great music nerd territory.Ian brought the emotional case for the album as a whole - the deliberate smoothness of the production, the loss of grit that divided fans, and why he thinks people owe "We Are the Same" a deeper listen than most gave it. He also flagged Derry Byrne - the trumpet player on the track - as a Kitsilano local who plays with the Jill Townsend Jazz Orchestra. And he introduced a darker reading of the lyrics: is the coffee girl cautious for a reason? Is there something more unsettling running beneath the surface of an otherwise easy, sunny song?That lyric conversation went deep. We talked about Gord's love of people-watching - including jD's two separate sightings of Gord at a Timothy's on the Danforth with his MacBook, pecking away at the window. We talked about Craig's memory of seeing the album's theatre release the night before it came out, seven months after his first kid was born, and how that version of 'Coffee Girl' was the first time he ever heard the song. And we talked about whether the mixtape-with-classic-Beck line ages anyone else as hard as it aged us.The poll results this week showed about 25% of Hip fans in the Facebook group feeling negative or indifferent about 'Coffee Girl.' Not surprising - but Ian made the case for patience, and he made it well.Next week: 'Wheat Kings.' Top 10 on the countdown. If there was ever a song that screams Canadiana - and there never is a time to wave a flag at a Hip show, but if there were - it's that one.Guests this week:Gift Shop - West coast Tragically Hip tribute act featuring Craig and Ian. Catch them live on August 20, 2026 at the Hollywood Theatre in Kitsilano, BC - the ten-year anniversary of the final show. Deep cuts guaranteed. At least one song off "We Are the Same." Possibly with Derry Byrne sitting in on trumpet. Tickets on Eventbrite (search "Gift Shop") or at giftshiphipband.caDig Me Out Podcast (Tim) - Weekly album reviews of obscure and overlooked records from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Guest episodes, round tables, and a genuinely deep love of the format. Find them at digmeoutpodcast.comThe Tragically Hip On Shuffle streams live every Wednesday at 8PM.home.tthpods.com · jd@tthpods.com · @tthpodsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Johnny Mac shares Memorial Day greetings and comedy news, starting with Dave Chappelle's new local merch store, The Chappelle Shop, at 221 Xenia Avenue in Yellow Springs, selling branded apparel and items and staying open late on show nights at The Firehouse. He recaps Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David on the Rushmore podcast discussing Seinfeld's tiny initial four-episode order, harsh pilot memo, Elaine's creation based on Monica Yates, origins of bits like the Close Talker and Soup Nazi, and their favorite episodes including “The Contest.” Radar Online reports Jimmy Kimmel is eyeing a post-talk-show future developing game shows. Eugene Mirman says he's recovering from accidents, has a YouTube special Here Comes the Whimsy, and discusses Bob's Burgers recording and crossover ideas. Jay Pharoah describes renewed Christianity and a rap album. Tiffany Haddish covers the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Mel Brooks donates a massive archive to the National Comedy Center. 00:17 Chappelle Shop Opens01:36 Seinfeld Origins Revealed04:01 Kimmel After Late Night04:38 Mirman Update and Special05:17 The Bobs Burgers Hoax  06:24 Jay Pharoah Faith and Rap07:04 Tiffany Haddish SI Cover07:31 Mel Brooks Archive Donation Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac-a-daily-briefing-on-comedians-and-the-comedy-industry--4522158/support.Daily Comedy News is the number one comedy news podcast, delivering daily coverage of standup comedy, late night television, comedy specials, tours, and the business of comedy.COMEDY SURVIVOR in the facebook group.Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free.This is the animal sanctuary mentioned in the February 10 episode.

A BETTER YESTERDAY – EP. 3: EXIT THE DRAGON THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP In the third episode of A Better Yesterday, Ross O'Brien and Hong Kong Cinemissimo Bey Logan cover the last three years of Bruce Lee's life. In this short time, a young leading man transformed himself into an auteur; his death transformed him […]

Andy Povey is joined by Lawrence Roots to explore the growing importance of the UK Theme Park Awards and why they matter to operators across the visitor attraction industry. Lawrence shares how the awards recognise excellence across parks of all sizes, combine expert judging with public voting, and help raise standards across the sector. They also talk about the emerging trends in the UK theme park industry, the value of consistency and creativity, and practical advice for operators looking to create award-winning guest experiences. Topics Discussed The origins and evolution of the UK Theme Park Awards How public voting and expert judging combine to decide winners Why awards matter for marketing, recognition and team motivation The role of creativity, consistency and guest experience in judging New award categories, including Rising Star and Outstanding Achievement Trends shaping the UK theme park industry in 2026 Major upcoming projects and investments across UK parks Why smaller operators can compete alongside major brands The importance of understanding audience needs Practical ways attractions can improve experiences without large budgets Why investing in people is as important as investing in attraction   Show references:    Lawrence Roots, Founder of UK Theme Park Awards https://www.ukthemeparkawards.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ukthemeparkawards/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-roots/ Nominations for the UK Theme Park Awards 2026 are now open. Register to make nominations and vote in the UK Theme Park Awards. https://www.ukthemeparkawards.com/register   Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your guest host is Andy Povey. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

Season 11, Episode 6Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity - “Arson-ICK and Old Case!”Written by Brandon L. Joyner When the city's most disgraced detective, Jack Finger, teams up with the sharp-tongued Detective Lorene Monroe, sparks fly—and not just in their banter. A textile factory is reduced to ashes, and what starts as a routine arson investigation quickly spirals into a web of corporate greed, fraud, and betrayal. With connections to a shadowy shell company and a fiery trail leading straight to the top brass, Jack must rely on his gut instincts and quick wit to uncover the truth. But as the smoke clears, he realizes the case might hit closer to home than he ever imagined. Can Jack and Lorene put aside their differences to solve the mystery, or will the flames consume them both?"Dr. Clutterbuck's Doc-A-Knock Commercial” CAST:Larry Perewiznyk - DOCTOR OWENSKerry Bowers - MRS. HENDERSONBrandon L. Joyner - BILLY HENDERSON“Fidelity Bravery Integrity” CAST:Larry Perewiznyk - JACK FINGERFred Hutter - CAPTAIN DUNKELDTiffany Parker-Copeland - LORENE MONROEBrandon L. Joyner - WALTER HARGROVEDakota Channer - SADIE MONROEFred Hutter - BERNIE GREAVESKerry Bowers - TOM CARLINBrandon L. Joyner - BEN CARTERSong: “I'LL ALWAYS BE FAITHFUL” Sung by: DAKOTA CHANNERMusic by: PEDRO M TOROLyrics by: BRANDON L JOYNERSong - “Until Next Time…”Sung by David Joyner, Jeannie Joyner, John Joyner, Kristen N. Granet and the Cast of SWK Music by Pedro M. ToroLyrics by Brandon L. Joyner DAVID JOYNER - THE NARRATORMusic Direction and Accompaniment by Joanna NorwoodSound Effects performed LIVE by Brooke RashProduction Team:Producers: Maddie Casto-Koebler, Kristen N. Granet, Brandon L. Joyner, Brooke RashSound Engineer: Matt Ciclon Recording & Mixing by: Matt CiclonBusiness & Podcast Manager: Kristen N. Granet Original episode art by Maddie Casto-KoeblerLogo: LinkonThis Episode is Proudly Brought to You by the Generous Support of:Karen's Korner Frame & Gift Shop (⁠⁠⁠karenskornerframeandart.com/⁠⁠⁠) - Celebrating 26 YEARS in the ARTS!Saltwater Cowboys (⁠saltwater-cowboys.com⁠)Justin Wham - Flowers & Events (⁠⁠⁠jwweddingsandevents.com/⁠⁠⁠)Such and Such Designs (⁠⁠⁠www.suchandsuchdesigns.com⁠⁠⁠) Toro Music Studio (⁠⁠⁠www.toromusicstudio.com⁠⁠⁠)Special Thanks to:Lesa Spillers, Julia Sorenson, Tara O'Shields, Rose Newman, Josh Anderson, Kerry Bowers, Jeff & Teri Ziccardi, The Joyner Family, Cheryl Granet, Seth Milling-Furchgott, Jef Bailey, Alison Le, Brad Walbeck, along with other marvelous yet anonymous donors!Connect with Us:⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ @swkradioshowFor more information on who we are and what we're about, visit:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our show thrives with the support of our Patreon community! If you're able, we invite you to be part of the journey and help sustain the laughter for episodes to come.Support Our SWK Pod:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/SWKRadioShow⁠AND... Hat on a Hat Creative, the mastermind team behind SWK, is now registered as a Non-Profit under the 501c classification for the arts, reporting under EIN 99-3747555, SC ID: P91719. If you are interested in helping our dream continue to be a reality, we would love your support. Learn more at ⁠https://www.shortwavekitsch.com/hatonahatcreative⁠ !

The Tragically Hip On Shuffle - Live Stream: 'Let's Stay Engaged'The Tragically Hip On Shuffle - Live Stream: 'Let's Stay Engaged'jD, Alan from Federal Way, and Justin from Bridport unpack 'Let's Stay Engaged' from "Trouble at the Hen House" - and the band's new live album announcement.Episode SummaryThe shuffle lands on 'Let's Stay Engaged', track 10 from The Tragically Hip's 1996 record "Trouble at the Hen House" - a non-single that lived almost exclusively as an encore (19 of 25 live plays). jD welcomes Alan from Federal Way and Justin from Bridport for a wide-ranging live stream that travels well past the song itself.The panel opens on favourite last tracks across the discography, with Alan championing 'Country Day' and Justin making the case for 'Machine' as the band's final gift. The conversation moves through the Hip Handbook - the newly-launched free fan resource at thehiphandbook.tthpods.com - and into a wider question about why American audiences took so long to catch on. Alan, a self-described one-of-the-few who got it from his first SNL viewing, offers a heartfelt thesis on the band's pull.The hour also covers the band's just-announced 10-year anniversary live album (July 22 - August 20), the missing 'Grace, Too' from that tracklist, the Seattle studio where "In Between Evolution" was recorded, and the upcoming 'Gift Shop' concert event in Vancouver on August 20. Next week's shuffle lands on 'Coffee Girl' from "We Are The Same."Guest InformationAlan from Federal Way is a longtime Tragically Hip fan in the Seattle area who works at a cable company in West Seattle. A self-professed American superfan since the band's SNL appearance, Alan brings 63 years of music listening and a 24,000-song iPhone to the conversation. Find him on Twitter @AlanKCarver.Justin from Bridport is the host of his own corner of the TTH community and a sprint car racer with the Sprint Cars of New England. His season opener runs May 24 at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park in Fultonville, NY. Find the series at nesprintcars.com.Resources and LinksThe Hip Handbook - thehiphandbook.tthpods.comTTHTop40 Countdown - the full 169-song rankingHipbase - hipbase.comHipMuseum - hipmuseum.comThis Is Our Life - the TTH Archivesetlist.fm - tour and setlist historySprint Cars of New England - nesprintcars.comJoin the panel - submit at panel.tthtop40.com to take a seat at a future On Shuffle live stream.CloseA fan-first conversation, a song that lived in the encore slot, and a panel that proved Tragically Hip community knows no border. Tune in next week for 'Coffee Girl'.CrosslinksGetting Hip to The Hip - the entry point for new fansTTHTop40 Countdown - the SiriusXM Tragically Hip Radio showA Forest Of Whispering Speakers - the new documentary series on the musical "It's a Good Life If You Don't Weaken"The Tragically Hip Podcast Series - home.tthpods.comSocials and HashtagsFind The Tragically Hip Podcast Series on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Bluesky. Tag posts with: #TheTragicallyHip #TTHPods #OnShuffle #TroubleAtTheHenHouse #LetsStayEngaged #HipHandbookAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

podList 7: The Classics - ShownotespodList 7: The Classics - 18 Hip Covers from 1987 Through "Day for Night"podList 7 is here. 18 tribute artists tackle The Tragically Hip's earliest era - from the 1987 EP through "Day for Night."Summary:The seventh installment of podList drops with a focus on the foundational years of The Tragically Hip's catalogue - the 1987 self-titled EP through 1994's "Day for Night." 18 tribute acts and solo artists from across the Hip cover community contributed tracks, spanning deep cuts and signature songs alike.The lineup includes Jay Hubbard on 'Little Bones,' Duxoop Douglas on 'Courage,' The Gracefully Hip on 'Grace, Too,' Forever Hip on '38 Years Old,' and Tragically Al closing things out with 'Opiated.' Two tracks each appear for 'Nautical Disaster' and 'Fiddler's Green' - a happy accident of the open submission format that lets listeners hear how different artists approach the same source material.podList exists because tribute bands and solo Hip interpreters keep the catalogue alive in rooms across Canada and beyond. This volume zeroes in on the classics - the era that built the foundation everything else stands on.Track Listing:Jay Hubbard - 'Little Bones'Duxoop Douglas - 'Courage'The Gracefully Hip - 'Grace, Too'Forever Hip - '38 Years Old'Urban Hip - 'Fiddler's Green'Little Bones - 'Scared'Shaun Robertson - 'Nautical Disaster'Trickle Down - 'Twist My Arm'Thomas De Bock - 'Cordelia'Gift Shop - 'Pigeon Camera'50 Mission - 'Fully, Completely'Evil Tom Bosely - 'Long Time Running'Nautical Disaster - 'Blow At High Dough'Hip Check - 'On The Verge'The Fabulously Rich - 'Looking For A Place To Happen'Tim Clark & Ben Wallace - 'Nautical Disaster'Christian White - 'Fiddler's Green'Tragically Al - 'Opiated'Guest Info:18 contributing artists: Jay Hubbard, Duxoop Douglas, The Gracefully Hip, Forever Hip, Urban Hip, Little Bones, Shaun Robertson, Trickle Down, Thomas De Bock, Gift Shop, 50 Mission, Evil Tom Bosely, Nautical Disaster, Hip Check, The Fabulously Rich, Tim Clark & Ben Wallace, Christian White, and Tragically Al.Resources:The Hip Compendium: compendium.tthpods.compodList submissions: podlist.tthpods.comThe Tragically Hip Podcast Series: tthpods.comLinks - Tribute Bands:Forever Hip (Toronto, ON): foreverhip.caThe Gracefully Hip (Quebec City, QC): sites.google.com/view/thegracefullyhip | facebook.com/thegracefullyhipUrban Hip (Thunder Bay, ON): urbanhip.ca | facebook.com/p/Urban-Hip-100063907241104Little Bones (Ottawa, ON): sites.google.com/view/littlebones-ca/home | facebook.com/littlebonesottawaTrickle Down (Calgary, AB): trickledownband.comGift Shop (Vancouver, BC): giftshophipband.ca | facebook.com/giftshophipband50 Mission (Southern Ontario): 50missionband.com | facebook.com/50mission | instagram.com/50missionhipNautical Disaster (Victoria, BC): nauticaldisaster.com | facebook.com/NauticalDisasterbandHip Check (Ontario): hipcheck.bandThe Fabulously Rich (Charlottetown, PE): thefabulouslyrich.com | instagram.com/thefabrichClose:podList 7 is a celebration of the artists who keep "The Tragically Hip," "Up to Here," "Road Apples," "Fully Completely," and "Day for Night" alive through their own interpretations. Eighteen takes on the classics. One catalogue. The fans always show up.Crosslinks:Fully & Completely: track-by-track album walkthroughs of the same era covered hereThe Tragically Hip On Shuffle: weekly live stream covering the full catalogueA Forest Of Whispering Speakers: now airing weekly through June 8Socials: Follow The Tragically Hip Podcast Series across all platforms.#TheTragicallyHip #TTHPods #podList #HipTribute #CanadianMusic #FullyCompletelyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to the latest episode of our Ranking Tarantino Series, where each month we unveil The Church's official Top 5 rankings in a number of Tarantinoverse related categories. This month we will be ranking the Top 5 Facial Hair from the Tarantinoverse. Joining me for this discussion is the dynamic duo of Ian Harries and Graham Jones (The Podcast Nobody Asked For). So grab yourself a tasty burger, wrap your lips around a nice cold drink and enjoy the fucking show! Show Notes: The Podcast Nobody Asked For: Listen to The Podcast Nobody Asked For: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-podcast-nobody-asked-for/id1531618753 Follow The Podcast Nobody Asked For on their Socials: Instagram, Threads & Blue Sky - @ThePodcastNobodyAskedFor Website - ThePodcastNobodyAskedFor.co.uk Become a member of The Church of Tarantino: Follow us on our Socials: Facebook / Instagram / Threads / Blue Sky & Letterboxd: @ChurchOfQTPod Visit the Gift Shop for Church Merch:https://the-church-of-tarantino-gift-shop.myshopify.com Email: ⁠TheChurchOfTarantino@gmail.com⁠ We're also on the Rabbit Hole Podcast Network: ⁠https://rabbitholepodcasts.com/the-church-of-tarantino/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Skip the Queue, Andy Povey is joined by Dominique Bouchard, Heritage and Engagement Director at Leeds Castle and incoming Creative Director at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming heritage storytelling. They discuss the creation of the world's first interactive historical AI avatar, how Leeds Castle brought Queen Eleanor of Castile to life, and what this innovation means for the future of visitor engagement across heritage attractions. Topics Discussed: How artificial intelligence is reshaping heritage storytelling The creation of Leeds Castle's interactive Queen Eleanor of Castile AI avatar Balancing historical accuracy with AI driven visitor interaction The design and development process behind the world first historical avatar Using AI to create personalised visitor experiences Audience reactions to experimental heritage technology Ethical considerations of AI in museums and heritage sites How AI can support interpretation and visitor engagement The challenges of introducing emerging technology in heritage settings Blending creative storytelling with digital innovation Practical advice for attractions exploring AI adoption The future of AI within museums and heritage organisations Dominique Bouchard's upcoming move to the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust The potential for future AI driven heritage experience   Show references:    Dr Dominique Bouchard, Heritage and Engagement Director at Leeds Castle. Soon-to-be Creative Director at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/about-us/news-media/press-releases/leading-uk-museum-appoints-its-first-creative-director/ Pilgrimage of Love: Eleanor of Castile https://www.leeds-castle.com/ https://www.leeds-castle.com/events/pilgrimage-of-love-eleanor-of-castile/ https://youtu.be/U29H_PHrh14?si=NDbHAwR0CTTIuApY Museum and Heritage show at Olympia London, Theatre 3 at 2:15 on Wednesday 13th May, 2026 https://show.museumsandheritage.com/     Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your guest host is Andy Povey. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

A few weeks back, we set up a few microphones in a little corner of the On Waverly Book and Gift Shop in SF Chinatown, and we interviewed whoever showed up! What a fun day! We did about 10 interviews in 90 minutes, on a whole range of topics. I definitely want to try to do another one of these! Special thanks to my guests: @jennmchoi, @xirimpi, @kayhuixin, @leogong (@sfmolum), Kenric, @_natejlee, @h_k_c_c_6_0_3, @heycynthiahuie, Jonathan, @kachoo11 . Thanks to the staff @onwaverly, @avabava13, and my daughter Noelle and her friend Kaitlyn for helping me set up and take pictures.  Check out our new website!  https://infatuasian.com/ follow us on social media @infatuasianpodcast or write to us at InfatuAsianPodcast@gmail.com Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by All Arms Around. Our cold open was performed by @cornerclubofficial Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianpodcast #asianamerican #infatuasian #representationmatters

In this Skip the Queue podcast episode, our guest host Ruth Read, Director of blooloop and greenloop, is joined by Vero Celis, CEO and Founder of Valumia and Sustainability Advisor at Skutek Consulting, and Marie Rayner, Director of Project Development and Sustainability Lead at Storyland Studios, to discuss sustainability in the attractions industry, focusing on practical climate action, key risks, and how small, data-driven steps can create meaningful progress. Topics Discussed: what sustainability and climate action mean for attractions how to get started using existing data and simple steps integrating sustainability into storytelling and guest experience designing attractions with biodiversity and long term impact in mind attractions as spaces to test and showcase sustainable innovation risks of not acting including climate impacts and infrastructure challenges supply chain risks and ESG considerations growing guest expectations around sustainability practical operational improvements and quick wins barriers to progress including cost, alignment, and lack of clarity circular design and reducing waste across projects engaging and educating guests through visible sustainability efforts   Show references:    Guest Host:  Ruth Read, Director at blooloop, the go-to source for attractions news and its sustainability platform greenloop. https://blooloop.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/blooloop/about/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthread/ Join the greenloop newsletter. https://mailchi.mp/blooloop.com/greenloops-reasons-to-be-cheerful   Veronica Celis Vergara, CEO and founder of Valumia and Sustainability Advisor at Skutek Consulting https://skutek-consulting.de/ https://www.valumia.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-celis-vergara/   Marie Rayner, Director of Project Development and Sustainability Lead at Storyland Studios https://www.storylandstudios.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/storyland-studios/about/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-r-138b181b/   Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your guest host is Ruth Read. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

Stuart went back in the hospital this month for another surgery. But he's back home and ready to tell all his Stu Cru supporters about it on the third episode of Intermission. He gives more detail on his health, the complications that followed his initial surgery, and the major procedure he recently underwent to reclaim his life. It's a harrowing story but one with an uplifting end, and maybe even a xenomorph! Then Stuart, Arnie, Justin, and Jason hit pause on movie reviews to catch up on everything happening behind the scenes. Arnie talks about launching the new Now Playing website, what took so long, and what listeners can finally explore. The hosts welcome a longtime listener for a round of trivia covering I Spit on Your Grave, Star Wars, and a deep-cut Mortal Kombat question that actually stumps the room. Jason shares a new creative hobby that turns movies into ambient experiences, Justin talks hockey and the latest in Star Wars and superhero TV, and Arnie recounts a trip to Pittsburgh's Monroeville Mall—including a surprisingly great horror museum filled with Dawn of the Dead history. It's a mix of fun, behind-the-scenes insight, and real-life perspective, and we hope you'll enjoy this Intermission between our movie reviews!   Show Links: The all-new Now Playing Podcast Website The Living Dead Horror Museum and Gift Shop in Monroeville, PA Photogallery of The Living Dead Horror Museum. Jason's Ambiance Videos on YouTube

Andy Povey is joined by Andy Zimmerman, CEO of Journey, the global design and innovation agency behind some of the world's most innovative immersive experiences. Andy shares how Journey blends storytelling, technology, and multidisciplinary creativity to transform everything from theme parks and observation decks to healthcare and live entertainment. They discuss the shift from digital to real-world experiences, the importance of designing every touchpoint in the guest journey, and why the most memorable moments often happen before the main event even begins.   Topics Discussed How Journey creates world-class immersive experiences across multiple industries Why storytelling is the foundation of every successful project Designing experiences beyond entertainment, including healthcare and hospitality The transformation of the Empire State Building visitor experience Lessons from Disney's MagicBand and pre-arrival guest engagement The growing demand for real-life, technology-enabled experiences How Journey combines diverse creative disciplines under one roof The future of immersive experiences and opportunities with influencer-led attractions Why every part of the guest journey, including queues, matters The shift from the experience economy to the transformation economy   Show references: Andy Zimmerman, CEO of Journey https://journey.world/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/journeydotworld/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewzimmerman1/   Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your host is Andy Povey. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

Check this out! Red Lobster is bringing back their endless shrimp promotion with a couple of changes/ And the next time you're in Vegas; be careful when you go into a gift shop at one of the resorts. You'll wind up being shocked by the cost.

The Tragically Hip On Shuffle - Live Stream: An Inch an HourWhat does a song about slow-moving things sound like at 150 BPMs? Apparently, it sounds like this. jD and the panel dig deep into 'An Inch an Hour' — track 11 from "Day for Night," one of the most layered records The Tragically Hip ever made, and one that keeps revealing new angles the harder you look.This week's panel is three returning panelists who somehow decided it was okay to come back: Ian from Maple Ridge, Duxoop from Toledo, and Tom from New York. Together they pull apart the glacier metaphor hidden inside a riff that rips, chase down the Springside Park reference (the water there is the colour of tea, and yes, that matters), debate whether the f-bomb in verse two is the reason this song never cracked radio, and reckon with what it means to let a record this good gather dust at the back of the shelf.Duxoop brought the research. Tom did the math — and the math checks out. Ian brought the imagery of Gord on a tour bus, watching the world fly past at highway speed, throwing a finished book over his shoulder. There's a Trudeau reference in there, a possible Mr. Dressup callback, and a punk rock moment in the second line that you'll never unhear once it's pointed out.This one also opened with a shoutout to everyone who showed up — virtually, physically, spiritually — for An Evening for Sara J. The $5,000 goal was set. By all accounts, it was cleared. The abacus is back from the shop. More on that as the numbers land.Also: Ian's tribute band, Gift Shop, has four shows coming up in BC this spring and summer — including an August 20th night in Vancouver marking ten years since the final show. Worth your time. Worth the ticket.PanelistsIan from Maple Ridge, BC — Frontman of Gift Shop, a Tragically Hip tribute band based in British Columbia. Catch them at Club 240 in Crescent Beach (April 18), the Roxy in Vancouver (May 1), Shaw Deep Cove Theatre in North Van (June 27), and the Hollywood Theatre in Vancouver (August 20). Tickets and info at giftshophipband.ca.Duxoop from Toledo, OH — A founding member of this community who found the TTH Podcast Series by typing 'Tragically Hip' into a podcast app and stumbling onto Fully & Completely. He rebuilt his YouTube playlist from scratch — over 500 songs, every solo project, every side door into the catalogue. Find it at Chronologically Hip.Tom from New York — Two for two on "Day for Night" episodes, and deeply committed to sitting with a record properly before showing up. He owns the half-speed remaster and he'll tell you why that matters.Song DetailsAn Inch an Hour — Track 11, "Day for Night" (1994)Produced by Mark Howard, Mark Regan, and The Tragically HipReleased September 19, 1994Live debut: Molson Park, July 1, 1994 (jD was there)Last played: January 20, 2013Ended at #57 on the TTHTop40 CountdownPlayed approximately 43 times total over the band's career — tied for 98th with 'Pretend'Tonight's version came from the "We Are the Same" tour acoustic setSource: setlist data and catalogue info drawn from Hipbase and HipMuseum. Hat tip to both.Next WeekPush shuffle. We're talking Throwing off Glass from "In Violet Light," 2002. A record that is — by all available evidence — having a genuine second life right now. We'll get into it.podList 7 — The Classics — Submissions Open NowpodList 7 is underway. The theme is the classics — songs from the 1987–1995 era, spanning the debut EP through "Day for Night." Send your submission (your pick, your reason) to jd@tthpods.com. Drop date is May 15, 2026. Submission form at podlist.tthpods.com.Subscribe to Yer LetterYer Letter is jD's monthly letter to the community. Not a newsletter. A letter. If you want to know what's happening at the network before it goes anywhere else — episodes, events, fundraising milestones, the stuff that doesn't make it to the feed — this is the place. Sign up at subscribe.tthpods.com.Support the CauseAn Evening for Sara J raised money for Sara J's fight with breast cancer. The GoFundMe is still live. If you've got it to give, give it. Link at fundraising.tthpods.com.The TTH Podcast Series has raised almost $40,000 for the Downie Wenjack Fund, The Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research, and CAMH. This community is the reason.Find UsSubscribe, share, rate, and review at home.tthpods.com. Join the community at community.tthpods.com. Drop jD a line at jd@tthpods.com.#TheTragicallyHip #DayForNight #TTHOnShuffle #GordDownie #TragicallyHip #TheHipAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode is part of a special 3-part series I'm calling At the Threshold—a real-time reflection on what this season of life is bringing up for me as I prepare for my daughter's wedding.And what surprised me most… was how much it brought me back to my own experience as a daughter.

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This week, we're welcoming Jamie Hammond from Live Laugh Loveland to the PULSE while Curt is on vacation. Jamie brings fresh perspective on what's happening in Loveland while we cover community news across Northern Colorado. What's moving in NOCO features Daniel Schreiner, a Loveland artist known for his work at Spectra Art Space and Spucadelia Unspoken. His connection focused games, True Their Fate and the upcoming Arcana, foster authentic conversations and meaningful connections through tarot inspired gameplay. Watch for the Arcana Kickstarter launch at enterarcana.com. Pop and Sip Boba is expanding with three trailers to bring dirty sodas and their sister company BFF Bites protein snacks to events all summer. Community gatherings include Ginger and Baker's second annual Louisiana Crawfish Boil on April 19, and FoCo BookFest happening April 17 and 18 with workshops, local authors, and graphic novel creation sessions across town. The Love Shack Craft Mocktails hosts their first drag brunch on April 26 with Krisa Guna, plus breakfast burritos available anytime. Keeping the beat highlights Figure Swarm, a new gallery show at the Center for Creativity April 15 through 19, exploring identity, grief, gender, and community through the human form. Artists Vienna Repetta and Juno Lazar present work examining how people identify themselves within large groups. Reception is April 15 from 3 to 5 pm. Artworks Studios and Gift Shop in downtown Loveland offers a collective of local artists with studio rentals and a gift shop featuring unique pieces, open Fridays and Saturdays on Third Street. Community support spotlights House of Neighborly Service's Hope Blooms fashion show on Friday, April 17, benefiting their thrift shop and programs including the Birthday Closet for families in crisis. Jessup Farm's Kindness Matters Month supports Animal Friends Alliance with donation drives at participating restaurants accepting pet supplies, food, and cleaning essentials. Downtown Loveland's Development Authority is giving away $100 weekly throughout construction season. Shop any downtown business, submit your receipt through their website, and enter to win. Food picks celebrate Ike's Sandwiches opening at the old Subway location on Shields and Elizabeth across from Moby Arena, Dark Heart Coffee's viby Portland inspired atmosphere in downtown Loveland, and AKA Kitchen next to Dirty Laundry with standout chimichurri cheese steak skillets and sopapilla cheesecake that demands a return visit. Stay connected, NOCO.

WARNING: This episode is even longer than last week's! Settle into the back half of GDC 2026 with tales from your nice hosts about interesting talks, the "new" Festival Hall, what it feels like to be up for multiple major industry awards, running into people you know for the first time, and flying home to a impending snowstorm.In this Patreon-exclusive video, Lydia thought to mark her first GDC by capturing her first impressions of the conference's Festival Hall. Sign up at any level for instant access or, if you're not ready to enter a financial relationship with the program, you can purchase it à la carte!0:02:44GDC 2026 - (Dale's) Monday/TuesdayWeaponized Play: How Extremist Networks are Targeting Children in Online GamesKatia Potapov, Rita Fabi, Jang Kim, Jessa MelleaGame Developer ConferencePage to Booth: Table-Reading and Performance Recording Live DemoAlexa Ray Corriea, Sam Maggs, Ben Starr, Jennifer Hale, Khris Brown, Amanda Rose SmithGame Developer Conference0:09:34GDC 2026 - WednesdayRules of the Game 2026: Revealing Techniques from Resourceful DesignersGame Developer ConferenceImprov Games for Game DevelopersRez GrahamGame Developer ConferenceDecolonizing Play and the Rise of African Game Development (2013-2026)Eyram TawiaGame Developer ConferenceSerious Games RoundtableMatthew Lee, Kathleen YinGame Developer Conference'SILENT HILL f': The Challenges of Creating a Melee-Only Horror GameAl YangGame Developer ConferenceTest Like the Top Studios: Actionable Player Insights in 60 MinutesHeather De BernardiGame Developer ConferenceThe IGF 2026 Winners Are An Exceptional Selection Of Indie Games You're Going T…John WalkerKotakuTrump administration's "cruel and unnecessary" acts called out by Titanium Cour…Mark WarrenRock Paper Shotgun0:56:54GDC 2026 - ThursdayBuilding a Critically Acclaimed Licensed Game in 18 MonthsAmanda FaroughGame Developer ConferenceXbox Gaming for Everyone Community Networking Lounge Returns to GDC 2026MIcrosoftNobody Reads Anything: How Narrative Can Communicate So Other Disciplines Actua…Mark Slutsky, Laura Michet, Kevin SnowGame Developer ConferenceVeterans Q&A for New Writers and Narrative DesignersGame Developer ConferenceGaming the System: Creating Your Own Path to a Narrative Design CareerZoe Calamar, Luca Azenaro-AceroGame Developer Conference Worst.Game.Ever. Fixing Diabetes Management with a Video GameSam GlassenbergGame Developer Conference1:33:03GDC 2026 - FridayDigital Folklore: Crafting Playable Memory Through Photogrammetry and Animation…Verda MunirGame Developer ConferenceSan Francisco Railway Museum & Gift ShopThe Dialogue Design Panel: A Role with a Million NamesCharles Pateman, Kareem Shuman, Monet Gardiner, Heather Plunkard-SergeGame Developer ConferenceTop 10 Ways to Get Your Game Ready For SuccessShawn Alexander AllenGame Developer ConferenceLive Sky Sound Bath and MeditationthatgamecompanyInstagramEssential Debugging Skills for Every DeveloperRez GrahamGame Developer ConferenceExperimental Games ShowcaseGame Developer ConferenceExperimental Games Showcase DemosGame Developer Conference

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