Podcasts about Golden Arches

Some legal troubles for Aldi kicks us off this evening but we have our doubts about the case.  This is the Business News Headlines for Friday the 30th day of May, thanks for being with us.  In other news, Taylor Swift regains the rights to all of her music.  We didn't know she did not own them. Let's talk about inflation and tariffs. Elon Musk is leaving his position with the U.S. government and what's next.  Dozens of people have gotten ill due to contaminated cucumbers and a massive recall is underway. Wall Street was giving away some of the gains and we'll share that with you. And McDonalds is making some major changes in an attempt to get you back to the Golden Arches.  Let's go with this early edition of the Business News Headlines… Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Trump trades the Golden Arches for the Golden Dome, America wakes up to a big, new beautiful bill, and Kristi Noem puts habeas corpus on the slab. This week, Aisha Tyler and Paul Feig leave us shaken and stirred when they stop by to talk cocktails, cinema, and car accidents, and the audience takes us off the beaten path, and straight down the sociopath.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. 

“Can I see your ID before we serve you these fries?” In this episode of Funny Business, Matt and Mike dive into the wild world of fast food security after a Brooklyn McDonald's starts checking IDs like it's a club. From teens terrorizing the Golden Arches to outrageous ideas for where else you might get carded (cemeteries?!), it's chaos served with a side of nuggets. They also tackle: Why Scrabble betrayed aardvarks, The MLB's awkward posthumous Hall of Fame invites, TikTok ruining movie trailers one theory at a time, Closet cleanouts and the food that represents their very souls. Plus: What would a 21+ Disney World look like? And why the Pope might be the most Chicago guy ever.00:00 Intro03:54 Not lovin' it: Crime-ridden NYC McDonald's has started carding people at the door15:56 Buy or Sell29:35 Outro and AdviceMERCH: https://funnybusinesspod-shop.fourthwall.com/FOLLOW USBeacons: https://beacons.ai/funnybusinesspodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/funnybusinesspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnybusinesspod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/funnybusinesspodTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/funnybusinesspodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwA7LU4-jps613RuewhWWDg/featuredNote: The opinions expressed in this show are the hosts' views and not necessarily those of any business or organization. The podcast hosts are solely responsible for the content of this show.FUNNY BUSINESSA podcast where Mike and Matt share internet stories or news that should be important to you. You'll hear about strange news and personal experiences, and every once in a while, Mike will quiz Matt on some of the oddest things he can find. We'll also dive into some of our original segments, like describing some of our strangest stories, debating if soccer is more boring than golf, and even talking about our feelings, as every man should. Funny Business is a podcast run by Mike and Matt, two friends who met at college and decided to start this project during the pandemic of 2020.

Atlassian has seen its market cap fall by more than $15 billion, despite seeing a boost in sales McDonald’s has served up another drop in sales as low and middle-income diners have been squeezing every penny Amazon has beaten its earnings expectations, but tariffs and trade drama were the unwanted guest crashing the investor update _ Learn more about iShares by BlackRock here Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStorel Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The debate about where the economy is headed rages on. How does an economic downturn get labeled? McDonald's announced earnings this week. What do The Golden Arches's results say about the current economic landscape? Finally, a mountain of economic data was dropped this week. Why can all the data points be distilled?

Happy 3 year anniversary to us! We can't thank you enough for the support these past 3 beautiful years. We celebrated by sharing a few of our favorite moments from the past year, and then with a big special Q&A where we answered questions submitted by HardLore Patrons. We love you all and we're just getting started. Peace! Join the HARDLORE PATREON to ask questions on future episodes like these, and to watch every single weekly episode early and ad-free, alongside exclusive monthly episodes: https://patreon.com/hardlorepod Join the HARDLORE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/jA9rppggef Cool links: HardLore Official Website/HardLore Records store: https://hardlorepod.com Get 15% off MADD VINTAGE with code HARDLORE15! https://maddvintage.com/ Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code HARDLORE at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod FOLLOW HARDLORE: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/hardlorepod/ TWITTER | https://twitter.com/hardlorepod SPOTIFY | https://spoti.fi/3J1GIrp APPLE | https://apple.co/3IKBss2 FOLLOW COLIN: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/colinyovng/ TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/ColinYovng FOLLOW BO: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/bosxe/ TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/bosxe 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:23 - Bo's First Favorite Moment 00:04:34 - Colins First Favorite Moment 00:05:52 - Bo's Second Favorite Moment 00:07:11 - Colins Second Favorite Moment 00:08:38 - Bo's third Favorite Moment 00:10:03 - Colins third Favorite Moment 00:12:09 - Catching Up With Bo 00:24:26 - Recent Pet Peeves 00:35:49 - Super Powers 00:36:54 - Favorite Memory in Iowa 00:38:51 - Scooby Doo Chase Music 00:40:18 - Arm Wrestling Match (Bad Beat) 00:40:45 - Big 4 Chips 00:42:25 - Big Dog Soon? 00:42:36 - Band React 00:45:03 - John Cena heel turn 00:45:44 - Past Guests Returning 00:46:14 - Potential New Guests 00:46:36 - Favorite New Bands Since inception of Hardlore 00:47:48 - Haywire US Tour 00:48:36 - Culture and Values in HC 00:50:12 - Unacceptable Gig Behavior 00:51:38 - The Wiggles? 00:51:51 - Top Candy 00:52:50 - Pardon This Interuption 00:55:18 - We might be onto something here.... 00:56:14 - FMK: Food Edition 00:57:59 - Hardlore Merch in Europe 00:58:24 - Too Spicy for Release 00:59:25 - Soundboard? 01:00:15 - Current Video Games 01:03:39 - Dumbest Injury as a Kid 01:06:13 - Song to Bleed Out to in a heroic death 01:08:22 - Bo's History podcast 01:09:11 - Firestarter Release 01:09:18 - Bloodborne 01:10:01 - Eating at Home 01:11:35 - Tour Game Stories 01:14:02 - HardLore Gaming Stream when 01:14:23 - Timetravelling in Hardcore 01:14:48 - Dream Splits 01:15:21 - Colin Super Cut 01:15:30 - Third Podcaster 01:15:53 - Chicago Scene Representation 01:17:51 - Favorite Mid Card Wrestler 01:18:27 - Youtube for the first time... 01:19:42 - 5v5 Basketball Game 01:22:36 - Rushmore of Canadian HC 01:23:27 - HardLore Binging? 01:24:34 - Favorite Job Worked 01:27:04 - Rushmore of dream guests 01:27:55 - Misfits bracket? 01:28:33 - Audio Gear 01:29:37 - Coolest Breaking News 01:30:34 - Super Group 01:33:03 - Non Hardcore Artists To Work With 01:33:42 - Pioneers of The New Wave 01:34:48 - Memorable Crowd Participation 01:37:31 - Most Expensive Shirt / Record 01:39:01 - Friends Made through Lore 01:40:50 - Penis Music 01:43:19 - Favorite Moments From the Show 01:44:13 - First movie in Theater 01:44:45 - Alamo Drafthouse 01:45:09 - Bus Vs Bandwagon 01:46:30 - Favorite Emo Bands 01:47:26 - Golden Arches 2025 01:48:46 - Classic Rock Albums 01:50:07 - When to cover a song? Saw Traps? 01:51:52 - We Doin waters tonight? 01:52:39 - Favorite Discoveries through the podcast 01:53:56 - Freaky Friday pet Edition 01:54:26 - Songs You Wont Play live 01:55:02 - Kill For You 01:56:21 - MFK: Manscaped Edition 01:57:05 - Favorite Pieces of Lore 01:58:11 - Next Podcast Collab 01:58:18 - Lifewithout Being in Music 01:58:49 - Spirit Box 01:59:00 - Aaron Knuckles Episode 01:59:21 - Songs that make you tear up 02:00:51 - Rushmore of Cheeses 02:02:05 - Rushmore of Drum Fills 02:04:08 - If You could Join Any Band 02:06:39 - Popular music you'd mosh to 02:07:31 - Blooper Reel when 02:07:41 - Rushmore of HardLore

If you're tripping your way around Europe independently, travelling by train is the incomparable transport mode of choice. It's the fast, efficient and faff-free way to travel, with the added bonus of depositing you in the absolute heart of dream European destinations. But across Europe, their grand and venerable railway stations also house some remarkable restaurant experiences – the real hidden treasures housed within these grand-scale transport hubs. So why settle for an underwhelming grab-and-go sandwich when Europe's busiest stations host some brilliant trackside brasseries and bistros? They're also a great way to herald your arrival or departure from some glittering destinations. More and more of these station restaurants have really upped their culinary game in recent years. So where should you go to sample some of the best in class? Starting in London, Booking Office 1869 is located within St. Pancras Station. As the name suggests, it was originally the vast ticket office for the station. Four years ago, the space was redesigned as a Victorian-style winter garden, with towering palm trees and plant-themed chandeliers. Each one of features 275 hand-cut brass leaves! Backed by exposed brickwork, a superb 22-metre-long bar, carved from marble and walnut. Dining? Expect British classics alongside nods to far-flung destinations. The Scottish charcuterie board is perfect for lunch. It's also a great spot for high tea. Paris? You cannot beat Le Train Bleu at Gare de Lyon. Dating back to 1901, this explosion of Belle Époque grandeur fast became a meeting place for artists, poets and playwrights, and the decor was inspired by the Mediterranean coast's most glamorous destinations. The walls are lined with priceless watercolour paintings, while chandeliers, gilt-framed mirrors, frescos and leather banquettes ramp up the luxury. Headlining the delectable menu, Provençal-style octopus stew and the roast leg of lamb, carved tableside. You may recall this is the restaurant from the Bean Movie, where Mr Bean had some trouble trying to swallow the king prawns. For a memorable first-class dining experience in Amsterdam, the Grand Café Restaurant 1e Klas is located by Platform 2 of the Centraal Station. It also embodies the timeless romance of rail travel, with the restaurant preserving its original look and elegant style of the 19th century. It was originally the first-class waiting hall. The extensive menu offers quick turnarounds, while the croquette and bitterbal tasting is very popular. True to the weird and eclectic Dutch sense of humour, a rather talkative cockatoo called Elvis, perched by the bar. Tripping to Spain? Estación Barcelona-Sants station is home to La Mundana. This recent Bib Gourmand recipient serves up masterful takes on Spanish, Japanese and French classics, tapas-style. Artistically plated, it's a stirring dining experience, but also sharply-priced and unpretentious. For steeply-priced posh nosh in Brussels, La Brasserie de la Gare Brussels Midi has earned the Michelin Guide's stamp of approval. But aside from the cuisine, it's the décor that is the big draw, with antique train lanterns, train timetables and railway workers' hats richly adorning the restaurant. For a bite that won't weigh too heavily on your wallet, whistle up some shrimp croquettes. If you're Itay-bound and find yourself at Stazione Centrale in Milan, check out All'AnticoVinaio. This exuberantly decorated eatery and its owner has become a Tik Tok sensation, with videos galore of him constructing his double-decker Italian subs. Made using the freshest schiacciata bread, sink your teeth into the ‘Favolosa' sandwich, which is stacked with salami, pecorino cheese, artichoke spread and spicy eggplants. If you're after a Golden Arches experience to blow your hair back, Nyugati Railway Station in Budapest, Hungary, is home to what is claimed to be the world's most beautiful McDonald's. It has just reopened after a tip-to-toe restoration to the 150 year old building. The antique lamps and painted stucco ceilings have been refreshed, keeping the vintage designs in place, including the huge glass windows that go around the entire building, as well as copper-covered light fixtures. Amid all the neo-Classical glory from the Hapsburg empire, the touch-screen ordering kiosks look curiously out of place. Finally, a newcomer to the star-factor scene of railway restaurants can be found in Athens at Rouf Station. Greek actress Tatiana Ligari founded Wagon Restaurant restoring several vintage train carriages - including the original dining car from the 1926 Simplon Orient Express. A century later, the carriage is a fabulous restaurant and bar once again. The evocative romance of rail lives on. Spending some time in some of these restaurants is virtually worth missing your train for. Grab a ticket to ride on the European railway network with a Eurail Pass. On popular rail routes, it certainly pays to make a seat reservation in advance. Lock in your rail plans ahead of your trip, by booking tickets or a rail pass to suit with Eurail direct. The mobile pass is the way to go. The Eurail app is easy to navigate, packed with helpful information and benefits, network disruption notifications, and enabling you to check timetables, lock-in and change bookings on the go, via your phone. www.eurail.com Mike Yardley is Newstalk ZB's resident traveller and can be heard every week on Saturday Mornings with Jack Tame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 1980s was a changing time not only for McDonald's but for the entire fast food industry. Competition had become cutthroat--and that was just for burgers. But now, the Pizza industry, led by the big three; Pizza Hut, Dominoes, and Little Cesasers, has grown at an astonishing rate.  McDonald's had found success with a few new items, but one new burger turned out to be a pretty big flop. They needed something to get back on track, improve their night-time dining, and maybe divert some of that traffic away from the Big Three and back to the Golden Arches. Maybe they could beat Big Pizza at their own game. This set the stage for McDonald's pizza; a huge swing in the late 80s that has origins going back to 1986. But "McPizza" wasn't the success McDonald's had hoped for. This is the story of the rise and fall of McDonald's pizza. Short Circuit Movie Review: Patreon.com/80s

James Beard award winning photographer and writer Gary He tells us about traveling to more than 50 countries across six continents, all to document and photograph one of the most popular fast food chains in the world: McDonald's. His book McAtlas: A Global Guide to the Golden Arches is out now.

The E-Coli outbreak at McDonald's (MCD) hurt the company's revenue, but the stock is still higher ahead of the opening bell on Monday. The company said foot traffic was slightly higher, but customers were spending less than usual. Jenny Horne discusses the restaurant chain's plans to use discounts in the hopes of luring customers back into the Golden Arches.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Today on America in the Morning   Harris Certifies Trump Victory It was a smooth and uneventful January 6th in Washington, DC, with enhanced security around the US Capitol. In a joint session of Congress presided over by Vice President Kamala Harris, Donald Trump is declared the winner of the 20-24 Presidential Election. Jim Roope reports.    Canadian Prime Minister Resigns As the United States will have new president in two weeks, Canada will also see a change in leadership after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that Donald Trump hailed Trudeau's upcoming departure, and reiterated his call for Canada to merge with America.     Ruling In Trump New York Case Donald Trump's so-called hush money trial isn't going away. Correspondent Julie Walker reports a judge has denied the President-elect's bid to delay his New York court case sentencing scheduled for Friday.     Trump Plans Capitol Hill Visit President-elect Trump will be on Capitol Hill on Wednesday at the invitation of Senate Republican leadership.      Biden's Offshore Ban President-elect Donald Trump is reacting to an Executive Order by President Biden surrounding offshore drilling bans. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    New Trouble For Giuliani There's new trouble for the former mayor of New York City as a judge has ruled against Rudy Giuliani in his election defamation case. Lisa Dwyer reports.    Baseball Team Lawsuit One family member suing another is unusual, but that usually never involves a professional sports franchise. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports a lawsuit has been filed in a family dispute over control of San Diego's Major League baseball team.      Congress Certifies Trump Victory It happened to then Vice Presidents Richard Nixon and Al Gore, and now Vice President Kamala Harris presided over a joint session of Congress, certifying and announcing the victory of the person she ran against for the White House. Correspondent Julie Walker reports amidst increased security outside the Capitol building, that Donald Trump will officially become the next president of the United States.    January 6 Cases In Limbo Four years after the Capitol riot, and all of the January 6 cases now hang in the balance as Donald Trump has stated he would issue pardons for the more than 1,000 people jailed and another 200 more facing charges, including for assaulting police officers. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.     Nation's Arctic Freeze A combination of icy roads, Arctic cold, heavy snow, and thousands of canceled flights has paralyzed an area from Nebraska to New York, as winter weather has a tight grip on much of the United States. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     New Minneapolis Police Rules In a deal with the Department of Justice, the city of Minneapolis has a new agreement on reforming their police department using federal oversight. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer has the story.    Biden Meets With Victims Families President Biden and first lady Jill Biden attended a memorial service in New Orleans for the victims of the New Year's terror attack that left 14 people dead and more than 30 injured.     McDonalds DEI Reversal Changes are coming to the Golden Arches, and it's not on their menu. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the rollback of DEI programs at McDonalds.    Tech News The Supreme Court this week will hear oral arguments on whether to block a law banning the popular social media app TikTok in the US, as President-elect Donald Trump is asking the court to delay its decision until after he takes office. Bob Brown has today's tech news.     Finally   President Biden held a signing ceremony at the White House for changes to Social Security that will increase benefits and provide a retroactive one-time payment to millions of public workers.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a (not-so) brief hiatus, the PodFast FoodCast has made it's glorious return to the world of fast food podcasting. What better way to return than with a second review of the Golden Arches most iconic annualized offering: the McRib. When we last reviewed the McRib, it bid the fast food world adieu with a farewell tour to send it off into the sunset. Well... that didn't last long! How does it stack up? Is it "the best McRib we've ever had"? Tune in to find out!Intro/Outro Music: "For Food" by ComaStudio from Pixabayburger pic: Emoji One, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsTwitter: @podfastfoodcastInstagram: @podfastfoodcastYouTube: PodFast FoodCastTwitch: podfastfoodcast

Some businesses are known by their iconic logos.  For instance, if I refer to the golden arches, you know it's McDonald's…unless you're here, where the...

In this week's episode, Chris Tonn*, director of outreach and networking for IISE's Modeling and Simulation Division, sits down with Jarrod Thome.Jarrod is an Operations Manager in McDonald's Global Operations Strategy & Standards department, where he uses his expertise in simulation modeling to tackle big questions for one of the world's most recognized brands. With a career spanning roles at the United States Postal Service and Spirit Aerosystems, Jarrod has developed and implemented simulation models across diverse industries, including aircraft manufacturing and logistics.In this conversation, Jarrod shares how simulation modeling drives innovation at McDonald's, from understanding customer behavior to optimizing global operations. He also offers insights into lessons learned throughout his career and the future of modeling in both manufacturing and service industries.*(When he's not podcasting for IISE, Chris Tonn is a simulation engineer for Spirit AeroSystems Inc. in the Manufacturing Integration Technology, Future Factory Team.)

Gary He wrote the coolest book! Gary is an accomplished journalist and photographer who has contributed memorable stories to Eater for years. But his book about McDonald's, McAtlas: A Global Guide to the Golden Arches, is truly groundbreaking in its scope, telling the story of the multinational chain from Mexico and Denmark to India and Japan. In this episode, we talk about Gary's travels to McDonald's in over 50 countries on six continents, and we get to hear more about how specialty menu items change with the culture and terroir. It's a fascinating deep dive into one of the world's most iconic brands.Also on the show we hear from Alexander Smalls talking about his new book, The Contemporary African Kitchen: Home Cooking Recipes from the Leading Chefs of Africa. Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or star us on Spotify. We'd love to hear from you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss Blackstone's acquisition of Jersey Mike's. The brand's founder and CEO Peter Cancro claimed it was still in the “early innings” of growth, so what should we expect from this sandwich player going forward? Plus, McDonald's has had a busy couple of weeks, playing both offense (debuting the McValue menu, offering a jug of McRib sauce for sale) and defense (paying roughly $100 million to move past its E. coli outbreak, suffering from espresso machine outages). How might this affect performance at the Golden Arches? And other major chains are rolling out new marketing campaigns, from Shake Shack's partnership with Delta Airlines to Pizza Hut's rollout of a tomato wine; Sam and Alicia talk about why these campaigns can have an impact on business in the long run. Finally, in this week's extra serving, senior food and beverage editor Bret Thorn joins to talk about trends to watch for in 2025, from algae oil to oysters to martinis.

Attention, dear listeners! This episode carries a few advisory warnings. We're delving into content that features a song peppered with a spicy word or two and discussions that may not be appropriate for a younger audience. It's not exactly "shield your grandma's ears" material, but it's certainly not kindergarten fare. Consider this episode to have a "PG-13" rating—there's a bit of mischief, but all in good fun. Our squeaky-clean reputation? Well, it's taking a tiny holiday! If what you hear doesn't offend you, then you may end up laughing with us. Is Derringer Discoveries now a comedy podcast? With the hitmaker Dean Friedman joining us, the answer is a definite yes! If you're not chuckling throughout this episode, perhaps it's time to see if your internal laugh meter needs a tune-up. Additionally, we delve into Dean Friedman's 2005 UK tour, which nearly came to a halt due to a cannabis controversy! Can you say scandalous? Indeed, it was so scandalous that 39 of the 40 venues canceled upon learning of Dean's plans! We give a shout-out to the one venue in Scotland that supported Dean amidst the uproar. But this is not the worst of it! In this episode, we analyze a song featuring a teenage protagonist who was (and may still be) a frequent visitor to the Golden Arches. A song so troubling that, in 1982, it was actually banned by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and it derailed Dean's career. This episode also features a mix of positive, family-friendly content. For instance, we discuss how the vegetarian protagonist in Dean Friedman's international Top 40 hit "Ariel" influenced Paul Derringer's romantic life. Tune in to the episode to discover more! We also learn of Dean's 44-year marriage to the love of his life, Alison. How many famous recording artists can make this claim? We don't know! (That's why we're asking.) Furthermore, we reflect on Dean's illustrious 47+ year career in the music business, minus the almost 20 years he was exiled on a remote desert island (well, not an actual desert island - just New Jersey) after being banned by the BBC in 1982. Besides the US and Canada Top 40 hit "Ariel," Dean also scored two Top 40 hits in the UK, with one reaching #3 in 1978. Interestingly, the same song banned by the BBC in 1982 was eventually covered by Canada's Barenaked Ladies and then it became a US Top 40 hit for another recording artist! That artist took it all the way to #1 in Norway. What happens next after you've written a #1 hit? Well, if you're Dean, you license the song to one of the biggest corporations in the world and it becomes a major radio and television commercial. To seal the deal, Dean agreed to revise the age of the person with whom the protagonist is in love, even though they were originally both the same age! Furthermore, you can no longer identify anyone in the song as a virgin. Gone is the purity! And no more polyester, which is how Dean described the clothing worn by the Golden Arches employee in the original version! US listeners have likely heard the commercial, a snippet of which is included in this episode. It's best enjoyed with a cup of coffee, which will become clear upon listening. After experiencing this fun-filled episode, you will have the opportunity to see Dean Friedman "live" in concert. Starting in early 2025, Dean will be on tour in the US and then the UK. Find your nearest city, buy tickets, and tell Dean that you heard him on Derringer Discoveries. You can do it right here: Dean Friedman 2025 US Tour by Concerts, Inc. | Eventbrite For those willing to journey to Charlottesville, Virginia (US), Dean's 2025 tour will feature a stop at Derringer Discoveries' Park Street Coffee House. Secure your tickets for the March 29th show before they're all gone. Dean Friedman - In Concert [Charlottesville, VA] Tickets, Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite As a special bonus, attending the Charlottesville concert means you'll meet the three members of Team Derringer: Laura, Alton, and Paul, in person. We will no longer be able to hide behind our microphones! We guarantee a warm welcome that will leave you delighted you joined us. Along with boundless camaraderie, we'll present you with a commemorative poster and our exclusive Derringer Discoveries 5th Anniversary celebration sticker. These are sure to be treasured as collector's items in a thousand years! And yes, supplies are limited, so buy your tickets to the concert today, while you can! This episode features a Spotify playlist called Dean Friedman Inspired You can make everyone happy by clicking "Like" and listening to the playlist from time to time. If you are a recording artist and you're inspired by Dean, please write us and we'll most like include your song on the playlist, as long as it has compelling vocals, solid lyrics, good production, and fits the format. Visit us at our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro. If you enjoyed this episode, please "Follow" our podcast and tell others about Derringer Discoveries. Find all Derringer Discoveries episodes on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/episodes. You can also follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X.  You can also keep up with all things Derringer by signing up for our newsletter. We appreciate every listener!  Thank you for listening to Derringer Discoveries!

Attention, dear listeners! This episode carries a few advisory warnings. We're delving into content that features a song peppered with a spicy word or two and discussions that may not be appropriate for a younger audience. It's not exactly "shield your grandma's ears" material, but it's certainly not kindergarten fare. Consider this episode to have a "PG-13" rating—there's a bit of mischief, but all in good fun. Our squeaky-clean reputation? Well, it's taking a tiny holiday! If what you hear doesn't offend you, then you may end up laughing with us. Is Derringer Discoveries now a comedy podcast? With the hitmaker Dean Friedman joining us, the answer is a definite yes! If you're not chuckling throughout this episode, perhaps it's time to see if your internal laugh meter needs a tune-up. Additionally, we delve into Dean Friedman's 2005 UK tour, which nearly came to a halt due to a cannabis controversy! Can you say scandalous? Indeed, it was so scandalous that 39 of the 40 venues canceled upon learning of Dean's plans! We give a shout-out to the one venue in Scotland that supported Dean amidst the uproar. But this is not the worst of it! In this episode, we analyze a song featuring a teenage protagonist who was (and may still be) a frequent visitor to the Golden Arches. A song so troubling that, in 1982, it was actually banned by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and it derailed Dean's career. This episode also features a mix of positive, family-friendly content. For instance, we discuss how the vegetarian protagonist in Dean Friedman's international Top 40 hit "Ariel" influenced Paul Derringer's romantic life. Tune in to the episode to discover more! We also learn of Dean's 44-year marriage to the love of his life, Alison. How many famous recording artists can make this claim? We don't know! (That's why we're asking.) Furthermore, we reflect on Dean's illustrious 47+ year career in the music business, minus the almost 20 years he was exiled on a remote desert island (well, not an actual desert island - just New Jersey) after being banned by the BBC in 1982. Besides the US and Canada Top 40 hit "Ariel," Dean also scored two Top 40 hits in the UK, with one reaching #3 in 1978. Interestingly, the same song banned by the BBC in 1982 was eventually covered by Canada's Barenaked Ladies and then it became a US Top 40 hit for another recording artist! That artist took it all the way to #1 in Norway. What happens next after you've written a #1 hit? Well, if you're Dean, you license the song to one of the biggest corporations in the world and it becomes a major radio and television commercial. To seal the deal, Dean agreed to revise the age of the person with whom the protagonist is in love, even though they were originally both the same age! Furthermore, you can no longer identify anyone in the song as a virgin. Gone is the purity! And no more polyester, which is how Dean described the clothing worn by the Golden Arches employee in the original version! US listeners have likely heard the commercial, a snippet of which is included in this episode. It's best enjoyed with a cup of coffee, which will become clear upon listening. After experiencing this fun-filled episode, you will have the opportunity to see Dean Friedman "live" in concert. Starting in early 2025, Dean will be on tour in the US and then the UK. Find your nearest city, buy tickets, and tell Dean that you heard him on Derringer Discoveries. You can do it right here: Dean Friedman 2025 US Tour by Concerts, Inc. | Eventbrite For those willing to journey to Charlottesville, Virginia (US), Dean's 2025 tour will feature a stop at Derringer Discoveries' Park Street Coffee House. Secure your tickets for the March 29th show before they're all gone. Dean Friedman - In Concert [Charlottesville, VA] Tickets, Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite As a special bonus, attending the Charlottesville concert means you'll meet the three members of Team Derringer: Laura, Alton, and Paul, in person. We will no longer be able to hide behind our microphones! We guarantee a warm welcome that will leave you delighted you joined us. Along with boundless camaraderie, we'll present you with a commemorative poster and our exclusive Derringer Discoveries 5th Anniversary celebration sticker. These are sure to be treasured as collector's items in a thousand years! And yes, supplies are limited, so buy your tickets to the concert today, while you can! This episode features a Spotify playlist called Dean Friedman Inspired You can make everyone happy by clicking "Like" and listening to the playlist from time to time. If you are a recording artist and you're inspired by Dean, please write us and we'll most like include your song on the playlist, as long as it has compelling vocals, solid lyrics, good production, and fits the format. Visit us at our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com The theme song for Derringer Discoveries is Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro. If you enjoyed this episode, please "Follow" our podcast and tell others about Derringer Discoveries. Find all Derringer Discoveries episodes on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/episodes. You can also follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and X.  You can also keep up with all things Derringer by signing up for our newsletter. We appreciate every listener!  Thank you for listening to Derringer Discoveries!

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Today on America in the Morning   Kelly's Claims About Trump & Hitler Generals An explosive new interview by Donald Trump's former Chief of Staff General John Kelly details disparaging comments he says Trump made to him repeatedly while in office, while also complimenting Adolf Hitler. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Want Fries With That The grease in the fryers may have cooled down but the fallout from Trump serving French fries at McDonalds continues to be part of salty discussions in the media, and at kitchen tables across the nation.     Latest In The Middle East The U-S says American leaders are having "productive conversations" in Israel as the world reacts to more killings of top terrorist leaders in the Middle East, and as the Pentagon address leaked documents tied to the conflict. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    Outbreak Linked To McDonald's Concern for the Golden Arches after an E.coli outbreak linked to a popular McDonald's product has led to people getting sick and one death. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.    Judge Rules On Giuliani Assets A federal judge orders Rudy Giuliani to turn over all his luxury assets to two Georgia poll workers he defamed after the 20-20 presidential election. Jim Roope has the latest.    Cuba's Dire Situation Tempers are flaring on the streets in Cuba, as people deal with a five-day power outage that was a problem even before this week's hurricane. Correspondent Donna Warder reports.       Latest On The Trump & Harris Campaigns We are now less than two weeks before Election Day, and polls still too close to call including in the battleground states between the candidates, the Harris and Trump campaigns are making a push for Latino voters. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    The Roberson Case The life of a Texas Death Row inmate is spared for now, but the committee who delayed his execution with a subpoena is yet to hear from him. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Families Speak Out After Georgia Ferry Dock Collapse Families of the seven victims and survivors of a deadly collapse of a ferry dock walkway in Georgia are speaking out. Correspondent Julie Walker reports a 93-year-old great-great-grandmother was among those who lost their lives.     Walz Victim Of Russia Deep Fake A video purporting to show a former Minnesota High School student saying he was groped and kissed my Democrat Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz has been found to be a Russian deep fake.     IV Shortages A severe side effect from Hurricane Helene's aftermath in North Carolina. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on an I-V fluid shortage that could impact weeks of surgery schedules across the nation.    EV Troubles There are new warnings about possible problems with electric vehicles in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.    Susan Smith To Get parole Hearing Susan Smith is scheduled to be up for parole next month, nearly 30 years after she was convicted of rolling her car into a South Carolina lake and drowning her two sons who were strapped in their car seats.      Urgent Recall There's an urgent recall from automaker Honda, and it's the second major callback for their cars this month. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.     Tech News The SEC is charging the VICTIMS of a cyberattack, because the companies involved failed to disclose the seriousness of the threat to their customers. Here's Chuck Palm with today's tech report.     Finally   A cult classic gang film from 1979 is getting a musical reboot. Kevin Carr has details about “The Warriors.”     There's saying your goodbyes, and then there's hugging someone goodbye with a strict time limit.  Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports that authorities are imposing what they're calling a 'hug cap' at a New Zealand airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Monday, and the weekend was full of Election Day acceleration, and the Yankees punching their ticket to the fall classic, and there's a buzz in the air. Donald Trump arranged for him be a french-fry cook at McDonald's for a few minutes to prod Kamala Harris and the response was as hilarious as you'd expect. Then we have Nick Shirley returning to talk about his world traveling over the last few months and everything he has learned investigating the hottest issues of the year as a man on the streets. Extras and calls in the second half as we get ready to launch our public book club session with special co-host, Rich Baris, at 9pm EST. Watch the video rerun here: https://pilled.net/topic-detail/1023644 Sponsor The Show and Get VIP Perks: https://www.quitefrankly.tv/sponsor Badass QF Apparel: https://tinyurl.com/f3kbkr4s Elevation Blend Coffee: https://tinyurl.com/2p9m8ndb One-Time Tip: http://www.paypal.me/QuiteFranklyLive Send Crypto: BTC: 1EafWUDPHY6y6HQNBjZ4kLWzQJFnE5k9PK LTC: LRs6my7scMxpTD5j7i8WkgBgxpbjXABYXX ETH: 0x80cd26f708815003F11Bd99310a47069320641fC For Everything Else Quite Frankly: Official Website: http://www.QuiteFrankly.tv Official Forum: https://bit.ly/3SToJFJ Official Telegram: https://t.me/quitefranklytv GUILDED Chat: https://bit.ly/3SmpV4G Discord Chat: https://discord.gg/4R6bkxqb Twitter: @QuiteFranklyTV Gab: @QuiteFrankly Truth: @QuiteFrankly GETTR: @QuiteFrankly MINDS: @QuiteFrankly Streaming Live On: QuiteFrankly.tv (Powered by Foxhole) FULL Episodes On Demand: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/301gcES iTunes: http://apple.co/2dMURMq Amazon: https://amzn.to/3afgEXZ SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/2dTMD13 Google Play: https://bit.ly/2SMi1SF BitChute: https://bit.ly/2vNSMFq Rumble: https://bit.ly/31h2HUg

No weapon formed as against McDonalds shall proper! Yes we kick this epsiode off with the Golden Arches but in episode 124 we are discussing Speak No Evil, the horror thriller starring James Macavoy with special guest Shawn! We also want to show love and support tho all those effected by Hurricane Milton. The crew gets into the most disappointing movie and begin at the top discussing Joker 2. We breakdown the 2 families in the film and the glaring differences between. There were a plethora of red flags I'm this movie , but which one is deterring you? Who's winning a fight, Me Crockett or Candy Man? And of course WAS IT GOOD THOUGH?!

Donald Trump trolled his opponent by running the fryer and drive-thru at a Pennsylvania McDonalds. Customers in a video loved the stunt, but corporate folks tried to stay neutral. The latest on Campaign 2024, early voting, and the morning's breaking news on Hour 2 of the Tuesday Bob Rose Show for 10-22-24

We open the show with reaction from the former President's visit to McDonald's over the weekend and the left's attempt at rationalizing it followed by a conversation with conservative commentator Dinesh D'Souza.

Happy mid week friends! We are so glad that you are listening today. Kristin took another trip to Amish country to pick up the latest batch of meat chickens. She shares her least favorite part of farming. She also shares that she hides something from her mother in law….its a sweet situation. Danna shares what she helps her father in law hide and again we see how these two are mismatched.  Kristin visited the Golden Arches and ate an entire medium French fry….Danna would Love to eat a quarter pounder with cheese.  Danna was selected for Leadership Geauga Institute and she has her overnight trip with her class. She got a little spooked with her accommodations.  Kristin and Bill shared the farm on their local NBC news station and welcomed a new member to the @WKYC team David Greenberg. He visited Patterson Fruit Farm for the first time.  We chat about nasty political ads…regardless of your political views, no one likes the nasty attack ads. The Geraci's are getting a new set of wheel and Bill is brokering the deal….there is an interesting connection. We wrap up this episode with the Patterson family getting their church directory photo taken and it went so rough they didn't even try to sell them their photo. They closed down the photo sessions!   Get Social with Danna and Kristin ! @localfarmmom | @dannageraci183 | @themismatchedpodcast on  Instagramhttps://youtube.com/@themismatchedpodcast4078 (https://youtube.com/@themismatchedpodcast4078) Thanks so  much for listening to this episode of our podcast. Please subscribe, leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or  Spotify. We are grateful that you listened!

[This blog will always be free to read, but it's also how I pay my bills. If you have suggestions or feedback on how I can earn your paid subscription, shoot me an email: cmclymer@gmail.com. And if this is too big of a commitment, I'm always thankful for a simple cup of coffee.]While she was at Howard University, Vice President Kamala Harris worked at McDonalds to earn spending money, and now that she's the Democratic nominee for president, the rightwing blogosphere is attempting to push the absurd conspiracy theory that she lied about it.They apparently realize it's not great that Donald Trump—infamously gifted enormous sums of money from his father coming out of college—is being juxtaposed with VP Harris making french fries and working the cash register, and they're freaking out about it.And they should be freaking out about it. While Trump was born with a silver foot in his mouth (thank you, Ann Richards), Vice President Harris has had to actually, you know, work in a job familiar to working class families who are struggling to make ends meet.Here's the heart of their claim: because VP Harris didn't put McDonalds on resumés and job applications after college, this must mean she's lying. They're now demanding proof that the Vice President worked at the Golden Arches almost 40 years ago.Okay, lemme explain why this is ridiculous.During my junior and senior years in high school, I worked at Papa John's Pizza, and in case you're wondering, yes, it definitely sucked. I took orders, dealt with angry customers, made pizzas, folded boxes, and spent a lot of time simply cleansing the store of dough dust and marinara. I earned $5.15 an hour the entire time I was there—about 18 months—and despite two excellent job reviews (perfect scores, thankyouverymuch), I was denied a pay raise on both occasions because our regional manager was a greedy little man who cared more about his margins than his employees.But the thing is… despite this being less than 20 years ago, with a corporation that very much still exists, I have zero proof that I worked at Papa John's. None. Zilch.I have no name tags, no uniform shirts or hats, no pay stubs or copies of my W-2 or employee documents. I have no pictures of myself in a Papa John's polo and khaki shorts. I have no way of contacting my former colleagues and boss because I've forgotten their last names. Because, you know, 20 years and all.The location itself was shuttered by Papa John's many years ago, probably somewhere around the end of the Bush Administration.I never put my time there on any resumé or applications, including for the few odd jobs I worked between high school graduation and joining the Army. All I have to prove that I worked this shitty minimum-wage job as a young lass are the promise of an affidavit from my grandmother, the permanent muscle memory earned from folding many thousands of pizza boxes, and a lingering resentment toward late stage capitalism.In the eyes of the rightwing blogosphere, I never worked at Papa John's, and to be fair, in the spirit of bipartisanship, I'd love to forget that I ever worked there, so, maybe, in my particular case, their bad faith could be obliquely read as a blessing.This is a pretty common experience for minimum-wage laborers from working class families who have the opportunity to get a college degree and enter the salaried ranks, long separated from keeping corporations afloat for dollars an hour.So, if I, twenty years down the road, can offer no tangible proof that I worked at a fast food joint, it's not one bit surprising that the sitting Vice President hasn't offered up a McDonalds cap wore almost 40 years ago.It's also not one bit surprising that so many in rightwing media don't understand this common experience of those who came from working class families and hunched over an oil vat for hours at low pay to make ends meet.These are the same people who claim raising the minimum wage and mandating universal health care and requiring paid family leave for working class families will somehow irreparably harm our economy.They are detached from the struggles of workers, led by an egregiously entitled and effete Nepo-Baby-in-Chief, and to compensate, they've decided to show their asses by attempting to erase the experiences of a progressive politician who understands, firsthand, what workers experience.And they'll do this while sitting in fast food drive-throughs and being served by the same folks whose livelihoods they spend every waking moment of their privileged lives trying to make harder.Same as it ever was. By the way: Papa John's Pizza sucks. Get your pies elsewhere.Charlotte's Web Thoughts is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Charlotte's Web Thoughts at charlotteclymer.substack.com/subscribe

The world's only podcast solely dedicated to audio ads is back! Presenting Ad Infinitum Season 2, Episode 8 - "Sonic Truths." Fearless host Stew Redwine (VP Creative Services, Oxford Road) welcomes JJ Healan (Vice President, U.S. Marketing, Brand Content and Engagement, McDonald's) for a big bite of McDonald's. The Golden Arches are an audio advertising giant, (celebrated extensively in Ad Infinitum S01 E07 ‘It's all in the Execution') and we're mining insights from Mickey D's 20+ year “I'm Lovin' It” journey. Join Stew and JJ as they explore; sharing the pen, fan truths, and being flawesome. Let's indulge: “We no longer ask, when we have ideas presented, ‘will it work?' We ask if it's true. Because if we know it's true, we know we're on to something.” – JJ Healan (Vice President, U.S. Marketing, Brand Content and Engagement, McDonald's)

On Tap: Crumbl cookie controversy, too much sauce, best dipping chip, Chopt salads, McDonald's casserole and the best of the Golden Arches.Follow us on Twitter at @allucaneatpodThe closing tune is performed by Allison Bishop - find her at https://www.allisonbishopmusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Andrew Langer and Patrice Onwuka discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JAMES ROSEN - Newsmax White House correspondent – discussed Biden's neverending vacation and analysis of the Harris-Walz first television interview.  SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/JamesRosenTV ‘I Did Fries': Kamala Harris Claims She Worked at McDonald's, but She Never Mentioned It Until She Ran for President. Did She Really Toil Beneath the Golden Arches? FLASHBACK: KAMALA in 2019 campaigning for president talked about working for McDonalds as a student and says workers DESERVE LIVABLE WAGES! FLASHBACK: APRIL 2024: KAMALA is asked by DREW BARRYMORE'S sidekick ROSS about having worked at MCDONALDS WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - NICK MINOCK - WJLA ABC7 reporter – discussed important local news stories. MINOCK: Controversy grows over Fairfax County Sheriff's policy on releasing non-citizen inmates VA-7 RACE: MINOCK: Derrick Anderson challenges Eugene Vindman to debate, questions military claims Thoughts on the CNN interview cafe scene for Harris and Walz Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Friday, August 30 2024 / 7 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've ever ordered at a chain restaurant, then you know the homey feeling of knowing you're about to eat the exact same meal as you could get at any other location. And even though the Golden Arches or a pair of red braids and freckles are some of the most recognizable franchise mascots today, if we flashback to the mid-1900s, then Simple Simon and the Pieman would've been just as recognizable as those other icons. Why? Because if you wanted a tasty clam belly, a delicious sundae, or to snag a couple of ZZZs, then there was one only one chain that fit the bill. Rob teaches Ray about how the eponymous Mr. Johnson went from owning one small Massachusetts eatery, to running a national network of restaurants and lodges; why we can thank Eugene O'Neill for HoJo's original boost in popularity; Jacques Pepin's contribution to the franchise's legacy; some unexpected controversies at HoJo's; and how, even after the HoJo's brand sank into obscurity, it still has a physical and cultural impact in today's world. If you like what we are doing, please support us on Patreon.TEAMRay HebelRobert W. SchneiderMark SchroederBilly RecceDaniel SchwartzbergGabe CrawfordNatalie DeSaviaEPISODE CLIPSHoward Johnson's Commercial 1962Chef Jacques Pépin on working at Howard Johnson's and his experiences on the American food sceneHOWARD JOHNSON RESTURANT1970 Howard Johnson's Animated Commercial #2Howard Johnson Restaurants This Is Howard Johnson Today 1988 TV Commercial HDADDITIONAL MUSIC & SOUND EFFECTS“Happy Bee” and “Happy Boy End Theme”• Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)• Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0• http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Additional Sound Effects from Final Cut Pro, iLife, and Logic Pro

McDonald's has tried for decades to come up with an oversized premium burger that would slide easily into its operations and win a following among consumers accustomed to paying far less for a Golden Arches meal. News arose this week of yet another stab, a limited test of a new option called the Big Arch. As this week's Restaurant Rewind reports, most of those past efforts have sorely missed the mark.  Remember the Arch Deluxe, a misfire that still ranks as one of greatest consumer-product failures of modern times? What went wrong with that and many of McDonald's other attempts to go big? And how did the burger giant correct course? Press “Play” for a look back at those efforts and why the development of the Big Arch will be closely watched if its sales test expands beyond the current three markets.

On today's show, in a major win for Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court rules Presidents are immune from prosecution for official acts while in office. The University of Sydney was thrown into lockdown after a 14-year-old boy allegedly stabbed a man. The bird flu outbreak has already hit supermarkets, now the Golden Arches! How household spending and inflation caught the RBA by surprise. Millennials are set to be the richest generation in history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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ADT's EVP and CMO DeLu Jackson joins The Current Podcast to discuss how the company's partnership with Major League Baseball's Miami Marlins reinforces the impact of live sports. Jackson also touches on why the marketing funnel isn't so much a funnel anymore as it is an “infinity loop.” Episode TranscriptPlease note, this transcript  may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio.[00:00:00] Damian: I'm Damian Fowler.[00:00:02] Ilyse: And I'm Ilyse Liffering. And[00:00:03] Damian: welcome to this edition of The Current Podcast. [00:00:06] Ilyse: This week, we're delighted to talk with DeLu Jackson, EVP and CMO of ADT. [00:00:12] Damian: The home security's brand synonymous with its blue octagon logo, seen on front lawns and in windows across the United States, is turning 150 years old this August.[00:00:28] In all those years, ADT has seen its customers needs fluctuate, technology has given more power to individuals, and the inconsistent housing market is turning out more renters than owners.[00:00:40] Damian: Delu starts out by telling us what messaging the brand is leaning into as it reaches a new milestone [00:00:49] Ilyse: DeLu, ADT is celebrating its 150th birthday in August. That little blue hexagon basically has been known for a long time and signs in front of front [00:01:00] yards and windows across America.[00:01:02] How has the brand continued to evolve and how is the brand leaning into new messaging?[00:01:15] DeLu: you know, monumental 150th birthday. And for us, that's a really great testament as much to all the things we've accomplished in that 150 years. But more importantly, what it means for the next 150 years, because all of that's been driven by a consistent commitment to innovation, insecurity, safety and now even smart home.[00:01:38] So it's been the evolution of the definition of what it means to be safe, protected and connected. and for all of our history, we've been focused on making sure that we're the leader and providing that to our, customers. [00:01:54] Ilyse: and I understand there's even like a new campaign coming out soon? [00:01:57] DeLu: Oh, yeah. So part of this [00:02:00] innovation and this even history of it is recognizing that from our consumers always that, every second counts, right? That when we think about what we're doing, there's this tension between, living your life to the fullest[00:02:14] and having the opportunity to travel and do amazing things because the things that you care about are protected.[00:02:21] And so this idea that when every second counts, you can count on ADT and really always have is really exciting for us,[00:02:29] internally And externally. [00:02:31] It's such a Great manifestation of what we've always been and what we aspire to provide, going forward. [00:02:40] Ilyse: On that note, I remember even like five years ago I wrote a piece for Ad Age about how the brand underwent a marketing transformation to drive the message home that ADT is much more than a home security provider. With your smart home integration and your mobile security options for small and large businesses.[00:03:00][00:03:00] How has that, moved the needle forward. [00:03:02] What would you say is the perception of the brand today? [00:03:05] DeLu: say the perceptions continue to evolve and I'd say that the one great thing is that the foundational relevance of safety and security are still  super high for so many consumers. It's what they need. And as the space has evolved to  be more smart home and connected devices and, video and cameras, we've continued to provide that and customers are programming and our messaging have continued to reinforce that. with partnerships and with our continued platform innovation to provide those capabilities. So it's been a big part of our continued innovation and commitment to innovation for safety and security. [00:03:46] Damian: One of the things that's really interesting to me is your approach to ads in the campaigns that you launch. and I know that in 2023 switched from sort of more fearful or scary approach to a humorous [00:04:00] one. And I'm just wondering, you mentioned that tension between living your life to the fullest and also looking after things that matter.[00:04:06] Could you talk a little bit about that tension and how it informs [00:04:10] your[00:04:10] campaigns. [00:04:11] DeLu: I think it's really a really important one that we called the FUD or fear, uncertainty and doubt. And the YOLO, you only live once, and that's always been the tension that we see that the things that we protect customers from versus the things we protect them for. And we saw the insight that, That people really, lean into and get emotional about the things we protect them for.[00:04:40] And it really shows the value we create [00:04:42] when we demonstrate that, and we don't have to scare people to do that. We just need to demonstrate that we are really [00:04:49] there to take care of those things. And if we're there and in place taking care of those[00:04:53] things, then you can do some amazing things and live your life to the fullest.[00:04:57] And that's really, what our customers,[00:05:00] celebrate. And that's really [00:05:01] neat for us to know that we play a critical role[00:05:04] Damian: That's, that's fascinating. And do you have any sort of specific examples of how, customers have shared those things that ADT has afforded them, insight into their best lives [00:05:17] as it were.[00:05:18] DeLu: Oh, really fascinating is, [00:05:21] one of our big partners, looked on, just did web search and we looked at all of these great images of what people were doing with our signs in the background. So celebrating birthdays, celebrating my, first new business as an [00:05:36] entrepreneur, Celebrating graduations.[00:05:40] we had a video of a customer putting an alligator in a trash can in his front yard.[00:05:45] And that sign is there. [00:05:47] Sometimes it's in the background, sometimes it's in the forefront. But it's, been a part of all these big moments. and that's really interesting because it's just there and alive, out in the world every[00:06:00][00:06:00] Damian: Yeah. It's amazing. The power of that logo, actually, it's not something As prominent as, say, the Golden Arches. and at the same time, when you. think about it, it is ubiquitous. you see it everywhere, once you start [00:06:11] noticing it. [00:06:13] DeLu: like you said, if you go through neighborhoods and you start to really pay attention to it, you see how many places it's there, on a window, in a yard, on a business. [00:06:23] it is so iconic, and so [00:06:26] ever present.[00:06:27] Damian: Eilidh just mentioned that five years ago she was writing about ADT. And one thing that just occurred to me when she said that is in the last five years we've seen tech, undergo especially ad tech, undergo a kind of boom. And I'm interested to know how that has influenced the way you[00:06:44] approach your marketing,[00:06:47] DeLu: it really speaks to the omni channel nature of marketing. It's not one or the other, where our sales motion historically had been,[00:06:57] very much in the home,[00:06:59] [00:07:00] physical interactions and interactions with customers. The digital capabilities in terms of information presentation, information gathering, research, And even purchasing online and being able to buy online and even install it yourself.[00:07:15] All of that has transformed,[00:07:18] consumers engage with us even purchase. So we're present in all those channels now and make sure that we provide the right information based on the context of those channels. So it's been exciting, in terms of the different ways to reach consumers and connect with, their, evolving needs for safety[00:07:41] Ilyse: Speaking about your marketing, ADT has shifted from having an in house agency to now going back to an external partner. What basically inspired that shift back? [00:07:54] DeLu: Yeah, I'd say it's an evolution, right? So a few years ago had an opportunity to [00:08:00] hire a lot of great talent and bring them in house.[00:08:03] of build internal capabilities time we're really, leading capabilities as that continued to involve and partners start to bring new ideas. We started to add them to the roster[00:08:14] and for initiatives and projects. And as we move forward, they start to [00:08:18] bring bigger ideas and just through evolution and growth, our teams have added more of those back to our roster and expanded the team size. So now when you look up. it's more of an evolution than a revolution. We look up and we have a great internal team that drives certain capabilities. And then we've supplemented that With some leading partners just so that we can continue to innovate and deliver, on our customer expectations. [00:08:43] Ilyse: That is interesting. are there any specific channels that you perhaps are just increasing spend and time and effort on?[00:08:54] DeLu: Yeah, probably the one that's growing most is connected TV and streaming, you know, as more people go there, [00:09:00] but social is increasing as people consume more information YouTube, right? Those are continuing to grow because when we think about some people, when they purchase these types of solutions, they need more information.[00:09:12] And sometimes advertising creates interest, but we have to go other places to find, to make the purchase decision or find all the collective information. So I would say is as much, [00:09:22] communicating effectively as it is advertising and marketing. It's really the expansion of communicating effectively across all of those channels. I think that's a really[00:09:31] important distinction for us because we think about it as part of our communication strategy or go to market strategy, not simply what we would call marketing. It's more comprehensive. [00:09:42] Yeah, it makes a lot of sense that is your go to market strategy, though, tied to, in some ways, the health of the housing market, because presumably, you're looking to reach people who are buying homes, setting up homes. absolutely. people move, relocate or, [00:10:00] remodel homes, the[00:10:02] self improvement craze, all of those things, those are, moments that are identified where people make the decision to upgrade a system, add a system, upgrade a system, or reactivate a system. So we definitely, are very present in those activities, online and in physical, channels.[00:10:18] we've also seen things like, the growth in renters. So we have a, DIY or ADT self set up product. We also work in the multifamily space, where, more users, or builders and, property [00:10:31] managers can support the, units and the, renters in those units. Again, Different needs, different need states, and leading brands like ADT are providing more options for consumers to protect[00:10:45] Damian: That's interesting what you said about renters and the Renters leaning into using the self setup. you say a little bit more about that? What's the potential for that market right now? [00:11:00][00:11:06] DeLu: DIY solutions gives people the opportunity to, you Create more affordable solutions as well as they're portable, right? We can take them with me. and so, it's just part of the evolution of the nature of security, how technology has changed it and made it more accessible and more available to more people.[00:11:26] So it's not just when you're in a home you own, it's in, The home that's yours, or what you call home, and that expanded portfolio has allowed us to provide protection to more families, small businesses, and again, more people.[00:11:43] Ilyse: Now, when it comes to generational differences between homeowners and renters, how do you look at those different subsets of consumers and target to them effectively across channels? [00:11:58] DeLu: Interesting, because we look at the need state [00:12:00] and the use cases. We call them demand spaces. And really, it's sort of life stage and there's some key things, right?[00:12:07] How often do I relocate? Younger audiences tend to move more, right? Some even current[00:12:12] generations just move more in general than historically. Then you have more stable where people buy a place and they stay in a place a long time. They have slightly different characteristics. But interesting thing When you're in the business for 150 years, we've been through so many generations [00:12:28] of families who have started with us, grown up with us, grown old with us and pass it on to the [00:12:34] next generation. So that's again, really interesting dynamic that we've seen over all those [00:12:40] decades of presence, that those, those behaviors are really about life stage, affordability, and then. Portability and mobility, relative to those, generations. And so we look at all of those signals to provide solutions that work for consumers across those need states. [00:12:59] Damian: it's very interesting [00:13:00] that there's a sort of generational handing down of the brand. And I hadn't even considered that in, the context of security. [00:13:08] DeLu: We have so many people who would tell us that I grew up with it. was always there. And it was that, thing that I needed when I needed something, I knew to push the button, or I knew to call, or I knew how to set it, and I remember some of my first memories of setting it, when I'm home, or I'm watching a little brother or a cousin, and so it's a really fascinating, role it's played in so many lives for so and there's just many of those, insights [00:13:37] Ilyse: Now, how do you go about measuring the impacts of the campaign investments that you are making? [00:13:44] DeLu: Yeah, we use a number of but I think what's really interesting for our team is because we're a direct seller, we have the ability to measure, our investments right down to not just the sale, but to the installation.[00:13:57] we can look in time at all of our investments in [00:14:00] our media mix and understand when we invest, have something in or out, or we change campaign or content, What's the impact through the entire funnel?[00:14:09] And I'm fortunate to have a great team from advanced analytics to performance measurement that works together every day with our teams to literally measure that and look at the things that are happening and changing by the day over time. So we have a really interesting, rich body of insight to help us understand, the impact of every investment. [00:14:30] Ilyse: one thing with omni channel environments is that a lot of marketers are saying, basically, that with, like, CTV and, commerce, almost like the funnel is collapsing in a sense. what would you say to that? [00:14:44] DeLu: I would say it's less of a funnel than a little bit of an infinity loop, right? People are gathering information.[00:14:52] Pre, during, post, even after they purchase, they continue to gather information, reaffirm, and right, [00:15:00] optimize their choices. So I think it's really, it's not a funnel that kind of goes to the bottom and people stop.[00:15:07] I think people just continue to, consume information and insights. so I think we kind of have to be always on and again, omnipresent to meet those[00:15:18] Damian: And speaking of omnipresent and this is a bit of a pivot, but I know you partnered last year with, Miami Marlins in a multi year deal. I'm curious to hear from you, On why sports sponsorships are part of your strategy. [00:15:32] DeLu: Yeah, this was a really exciting one for us. And part of it was, beyond just sports sponsorships. This was the first time that they were doing, branded, advertising on major league baseball uniforms. What we liked about it was the context. And if you go to the stadium, you'll see when you're around third base, it says, Safe at Home.[00:15:52] And when they score a run, it lights up and it says safe at home brought so really neat, right? Some people were thinking it was [00:16:00] really about impressions, right? How much visibility will the, brand visible? That's a really important one. But what we saw was this great context, safe at home.[00:16:10] It's also a great family venue. It's great for employees. It's great for, And by the way, they play 81 games at home and 81 games on the road. So the brand travels. and then lastly, I would say really cool with the partnership, beyond the community work we do and the development of, of our philanthropy and, giving kids safe places and safe spaces to, grow up and learn sports and develop.[00:16:36] we also, have the patches on both arms. So when you look at visibility, it's visible for most of the game, because if you're, a right handed batter, it's on the left sleeve. And if it's on the left hand, it's on the right sleeve. Same with the pictures so that the brand is ever present. And finally, I'd say what I loved about it is, as in the stands or on the road talk about it, they [00:17:00] knew the context.[00:17:01] They said, well, they must need extra protection. And it's like, they understand context in which we operate. And I really love that is that it wasn't just a brand that was there. It was a brand that made sense being there.[00:17:17] what was really great about that. I love building on that is that when we think about media and the concept of media, this was a big part of it. we use comparisons to what are the number of impressions, media impressions and back to context, contextual delivery of our messaging with these partnerships and each of them gave us the opportunity to get, a large amounts of media and visibility for the brand in a very specific context that reinforces the things that we want to home or safety [00:18:00] help communities stay safe and these are So when you look at that from a pure media perspective, live sports. And sports in general have, broad reach audiences. they have sequentially different audiences based on events and locations. And so give us a lot of great reach, uh, and in some cases great frequency, as I described with, baseball and, on the road.[00:18:25] We also look at the media markets. Where do they play? You know, so really interesting when you think about it in the context of media versus just, as an event, impressions. worked environments. of [00:19:00] Sure. it really is the evolution you described I caught the tail of the digital revolution, if you will, in marketing. Where as technology started to transform the way we go to market, thought about consumers, thought about the paces which we operate. and the convergence of technology and what we call traditional marketing, right?[00:19:31] Digital used to be a unique thing that's set between IT and marketing. And then, as you said, they continue to converge in terms of the way consumers engage with those spaces. So then the teams started to come together. And I've been fortunate to have opportunities to work across those different disciplines And bring those things together for organizations who were going through those transformations and help individuals of all help teams of all and help organizations evolve to [00:20:00] bring those things together.[00:20:01] So my career has been one of sort of the brands you mentioned. amazing organization transformations around the world and really been, an exciting time to be part of marketing. [00:20:13] Damian: And that's it for this edition of The Current Podcast. We'll be back next week, so stay[00:20:18] Ilyse: The Current Podcast's theme is by Love and Caliber. The current team includes Kat Vesey and Sydney Cairns.[00:20:25] Damian: And remember, I'm Damian.[00:20:27] Ilyse: And I'm Ilyse.[00:20:28] Damian: And we'll see you next time. And if you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave us a review.[00:20:32] Also, tune in to our other podcast, The Current Report.

HOUR TWO—   Starting another Brand-New Hour— of The Steve Gruber Show—Live from Studio G in the heart of AMERICA—I'm Steve Gruber—Fighting for you from the Foxhole of Freedom—willing to tell you the truth when nobody else will, I will be brutally honest! God Bless America Lets Roll! HERE ARE AMERICA'S BIG THREE STORIES THIS HOUR!   Number One— McDonalds is pushing back against the idea that some of its menu items have doubled since 2019—the CEO of the Golden Arches says Yes, prices are up—BUT nothing loike that—   Number Two— Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito says he will not be recusing himself from any of the cases before the nations high court because of flags that flew at his home—AND that has far-left activists—including Senators screaming mad—   Number Three— We live in a different country today—with 157 days to go before the election—and Donald Trump convicted of 34 felonies—and does it mean a thing for the election—no probably not— 

Listeners to the Marketing Legends of Kansas City may find it hard to believe that there was a time when a handshake was all that was needed to create a decades long partnership between a global retailer and an ad agency in Kansas City. But that's one story that our guest today can tell.Bob Bernstein started his agency in 1964. The handshake he had was with none other than Sam Walton, the founder of Wal-Mart. Bob will also give us the real story of the creation McDonalds' Happy Meal and why that may not have been the most successful idea Bernstein-Rein had for the company with the Golden Arches.#kcmarketinglegends

After sharing part of our conversation with Blessing Offor, Bill gave us a biblical history lesson. Carmen followed that up with a 2017 message from Ben Stuart, Pastor of Passion City Church (DC) on trusting the Bible.  Historically, the ice cream machine at McDonald's is not known for being reliable. So what might we expect with a new collaboration on a sweet treat from Krispy Kreme and the Golden Arches?  Carmen has gone sugar-free in the past but she's setting a new PR if she...

In this week's episode, we delve into the critical yet often overlooked aspects of the PUMP Act, through the lens of two compelling stories from nursing mothers at McDonald's. Discover what happens when workplace policies fail to support nursing employees, and the crucial lessons HR can learn from these real-life experiences. We'll explore the importance of the PUMP Act for HR professionals, offering key insights into how to effectively implement and adhere to its guidelines. This isn't just about compliance; it's about fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for all employees.Hear the challenges these women faced, the response from their employer, and the broader implications for businesses everywhere. This episode is a wake-up call for HR professionals to prioritize and enhance accommodations for nursing mothers.Tune in to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to champion positive change in your organization. Let's make the workplace a better place for nursing mothers together. Support the showThe Ultimate Book of HR Checklists – Getting HR Right: Your Step-by-Step Reference for Avoiding Costly Mistakes. Go to HRChecklists.com (On sale - take $100 off ...only $79 ) Certified and approved for 3 SHRM Recertification Credits.Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TeamAtHRstories.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast Don't forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!Do you have a situation or topic you'd like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.

On this episode of The Legal Department, Chris Weber, Managing General Counsel of the iconic McDonald's corporation underscores again why building strong relationships is crucial to success in-house. Whether he is navigating tough governance issues, working with board members, or advising on executive comp under the Golden Arches, Chris shows why fostering a state of trust at your company is an essential skill. For professional development and team building, he also recommends reflecting "in the moment" on what worked and where there are opportunities for improvement.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support.This episode of The Baseline is brought to you by WcDonald's.Imagine if we were to live in a world where the most Iconic creators of Anne- E-MAE merged powers with the most Inconic Creators of the Golden Arches creating a universe of limitless possibilities taking our imagination and taste buds to levels unimaginable. Welcome to WcDonalds. thats right, not McDonalds my friend... This is WcDonalds! “For a limited time, Anne- E-MAE fans and lovers of the chicken mcnuggets will have a chance to immerse themselves into their favorite fictional restaurant.” And what better way for these iconic tenaments of taste to be appreciated than by introducing the bold, new WcDonald's Savory Chili sauceWhen you combined your Chicken Nuggets with WcDonalds Bold Savory Chili Sauce along with those iconic fries and a Sprite your taste buds will go Super Sayian in a hurry! But are your ready? You better be cause this flavorful sauce will only be around til March 25th to go along with your 10 pc McNuggets. Head to your nearest WcDonalds and try the new bold savory Chili Sauce while supplies last!Kevin Gray Jr joins the show to enlighten us to not take the Dallas Mavericks lightly as they make a serious argument as of the teams you do not want to face in the Western Conference playoff chase. Also we dive into - NBA Scuffles - Victor Wembanyama got his first 5×5 and the 15th in NBA history: 27 points 10 rebounds 8 assists 5 steals 5 blocks At age 20 he's the youngest ever to do it - Steve Kerr's extension 2yr - $35 million - Nets fired Jacque VaughnAlso from Walmart:Did you know there's a whole collection of black-led products that fit into your daily routine and lifestyle that you can get at Walmart?And it's so important that we show black founders some love not just during Black History Month but all year long. Because every time we buy a black-led brand we're making room or creating demand for another black-led brand. Black founders and the products they bring to the table are creating a whole new world of choices at Walmart. Some of the products I want to check out are Natural Vert Granola, Zach and Zoe Honey, Scotch Porter Beard Balm and Partake cookies. Go to walmart.com/blackandunlimited to discover all the amazing black-owned products that you can add to your daily routine.

Is chicken the new beef? McDonald's is innovating to please global palates. (00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The changing behavior of global eaters. - How McDonald's uses data to drive menu changes. - Snap's proclamation that social media is dead. (16:53) Ricky Mulvey talks to Patrick Badolato, an Associate Professor of Instruction at the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business about what lurks in company footnotes. Companies discussed: UBER, AAPL, MCD, SBUX, CMG, DPZ, SNAP Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Patrick Badolato, Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey Producers: Ricky Mulvey, Mary Long Engineers: Tim Sparks, Dan Boyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pool Sceners.   Michael Keaton returns like Batman but more like the Joker in "The Founder." Plus all the memories of McDonald's growing up in the 80s and 90's. This is an Ode to the Golden Arches.    It's A Good Time. For A Great Taste... (i)   SPREAD THE WORD POOL SCENERS! JOIN THE POOL SCENERS GROUP ON FACEBOOK FOR EXCLUSIVE AND INCLUSIVE CONTENT! LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE. RATE AND FOLLOW... APPLE. SPOTIFY. PODBEAN. PODBAY and EVERYWHERE PODCASTS ARE FOUND! LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW. WE READ IT ON THE AIR. YOU WIN A PRIZE!!! HAVE AN IDEA FOR AN EPISODE OR A POOL CHECK...SEND US AN EMAIL OR MESSAGE US AT ONE OF THE LINKS BELOW. CONTRIBUTE TO THE SHOW ON LINKTREE!! WE GREATLY APPRECIATE IT!! Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/poolscenepodcast Email: PoolScenePodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PoolScenePodacst Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PoolScenePodcast Discord: poolscenepodcast Threads: https://www.threads.com/poolscenepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/thepoolscenepodcast Twitch: https://twitch.tv/poolscenepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PoolScenePodcast

If a nationally-known burger chain situated on a long stretch of highway is the only restroom for the next 75 miles is it ok to 'use the facilities' there without making a purchase? Click and Clack help Darrell probe the ethics of 'dining and dashing' without the 'dining' part on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.

The best part of McDonald's are the fries.  Frity is free french fry day for the house that The Hamburglar built.  LMBAO!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While visiting a famous painting of a woman in gold, I was surprised to discover the galerie offered no information about this painting's relation to the McDonald's Golden Arches.

This week, the gals order in with special guest and fourth gal Scott Artley to indulge in some classic American cuisine. Topics include the origin story of the Doritos Locos Taco, a string of brutal backroom murders, and David versus the Golden Arches. Add a bottle of Winc's Pizzaloto Sparkling Rosé to your order, ask for an extra side of ranch, and tune in for Fast Food Crimes. For a full list of show sponsors, visit