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Colt and David sit down with music publisher JD Groover.  The Kingsland, Georgia native got his start in the music scene by running the Tifton, Georgia music venue, The Gin.  In 2014, Groover worked as tour manager for Jon Langston and has been critical in the success of Langston's singles and signing with Kerri Edwards at KP Entertainment.  In 2018, Groover signed on with Sea Gayle Music as the Creative Director.  While rising through the ranks at Sea Gayle for the past seven years, Groover established a new management firm, 1221 Artist Management while still continuing in his current position at Sea Gayle Music.Facebook: www.facebook.com/jdgrooverInstagram: www.instagram.com/jdgrooverTwitter (X): www.twitter.com/jdgrooverSend us a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPodTwitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPodWe would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content!Cash App: www.cash.app/$TwangTownPodBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support

Esta lista de 10 errores comunes es resultado de nuestro trabajo con decenas de artistas, analizando sus aciertos y los errores en sus campañas con curadores de playlists independientes.Este programa, junto con este: https://youtu.be/LjetJqiggBQ te ayudará a perfeccionar tu estrategia y obtener mejores resultados en tus campañas con curadores, especialmente en SubmitHub y Groover.00:00 Intro01:31 Error 102:24 Error 203:20 Error 307:18 Error 409:16 Error 512:04 Error 613:10 Error 715:14 Error 817:02 Error 918:59 Error 10RECURSOS

This is the no mic recording of O.P.Groover's live Mixcloud stream on 16 April '25. Bouncy & bassy beats number 3. This set has more bounce than bass so let's see what number 4 has in store next month! #### Artist - Track Title #### 1 Neinzge - To Give Up (Windom R Remix) [@calligraphycrecordings] 2 Rose Ringed - Vestal Virgins  3 Codes & Honeycomb - Keep It Simple (Omicasa Remix) [@nvdrecords] 4 Nick Nolan - Pump Up  5 Seeing Double - Roll Up [Thrive Music]  6 MACROLEV - Just Breath  7 BURNERS! - Party Saver  8 Dylan Debut - Generate [@houphlabel]  9 Kwerk - Turn It Up [@dieselrecordings] 10 Missy Elliot - Pass That Dutch (ADuki Remix) [@deeprot] 11 Non Viable Lifeform - See Me 12 Perpetual Present & Cause & Effect - Vive Check [@dieselrecordings] 13 MARDI MAYHEM - Limitless  14 Maesic & Marshall Jefferson (feat. Salomé Das) - Life Is Simple  15 Giant - Strangers [Noid] 16 Deltic State - Sweet Disarray (AFFKT Extended Remix)  17 Mick Lee - DANDELIONS 18 HASKELL - Love Dealer Ft. David LeSa [@inrotationmusic] 19 Hever Jara - Bali   20 COLOR.LOVE - BEWITHU . @opgroover

Ahead of doing another live dj stream early April, O.P.Groover has mixed up some tracks on the moody, melodic techno end of the scale. So this one's for the techno-heads! Hope you enjoy : ) ### Artist - Track Title ### 1 Dubfire - Descent 2 Sydney Blu - Give It Up For Me (2024 Extended Edit) [mau5trap] 3 Anna Wall - Mind Sweeper 4 New Order - Crystal (Freakzoids remix) 5 Tube & Berger, Mat.Joe, Raumakustik - Viva La Revolution 6 Riigs - Reality Bruise EP - 01 Neon 7 Kyle Watson - The Climb [Box Of Cats] 8 Solid Wall - Find Me 9 Gary Burrows - It Doesn't Matter 10 GetCosy - Sawmill Service 11 DJ ADHD, Chloé Robinson - Pax (Four Tet Remix) 12 BUNKR - Antenne - Nectar Rushes [VLSI] 13 Anz - Loos In Twos (NRG) 14 Rose Ringed - Vestal Virgins 15 Wolfgang Gartner & Dillon Nathaniel - Facts [Infrared Records] 16 Fynutzu - It's Like This . .

Ahead doing another live dj stream early April, our O.P.Groover has mixed up some tracks on the moody, melodic techno end of the scale. So this one's for the techno-heads! Hope you enjoy : ) ### Artist - Track Title ### 1 Dubfire - Descent 2 Sydney Blu - Give It Up For Me (2024 Extended Edit) [mau5trap] 3 Anna Wall - Mind Sweeper 4 New Order - Crystal (Freakzoids remix) 5 Tube & Berger, Mat.Joe, Raumakustik - Viva La Revolution 6 Riigs - Reality Bruise EP - 01 Neon 7 Kyle Watson - The Climb [Box Of Cats] 8 Solid Wall - Find Me 9 Gary Burrows - It Doesn't Matter 10 GetCosy - Sawmill Service 11 DJ ADHD, Chloé Robinson - Pax (Four Tet Remix) 12 BUNKR - Antenne - Nectar Rushes [VLSI] 13 Anz - Loos In Twos (NRG) 14 Rose Ringed - Vestal Virgins 15 Wolfgang Gartner & Dillon Nathaniel - Facts [Infrared Records] 16 Fynutzu - It's Like This . . @opgroover

¿Vale la pena invertir en servicios de playlists independientes como SubmitHub y Groover, aún cuando la tasa de aceptación podría ser muy baja?En este programa revisamos ventajas y desventajas de trabajar con servicios de curadores de playlists independientes, para que saques tus propias conclusiones.00:00 Intro02:39 El mundo de las playlists independientes05:32 Ventajas de trabajar con servicios de curadores independientes08:48 Desventajas de trabajar con servicios de curadores independientes15:00 Recomendaciones prácticasRECURSOS Y ENLACES

Está no ar a edição número 15 do Troca Fitas Recomenda, desta vez com uma paulada de sons incríveis que recebemos em fevereiro de 2025 no Groover. Quer estar nessa lista? Vai lá no Groover e MANDE! Bora pros sons desse episódio:1 - Samuel James (Austrália) - Rapture2 - Minna Lafortune (Jamaica) - Cease Fire3 - Johnny Bitcoin (EUA) - Brave New World4 - Matthew Heller (EUA) - Bad Idea5 - Philojain (India) - Riff Raff 1306 - Slangs! (França) - New Moon7 - Hello Cosmos (UK) Turn Off The News8 - Sunnyvale (EUA) - Mama Tried9 - Hidden Youth (UK) - VignetteAbertura por ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artie Oliveira⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apoio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Porto Produções Musicais⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we sit down with Vincent Minamino and Magdalena O'Connell, the duo behind Hi-Tide Recordings (hitiderecordings.com) and its sister imprint, Nu-Tone Records. -----  Presented by Groover (http://groover.co) **Use code OTHERRECORDLABELSVIP to get 10% OFF your first campaign! -----  They share their journey from event promoters and DJs to running one of the most visually and sonically distinct indie labels specializing in surf, exotica, lounge, soul, and cinematic funk. We explore the origins of Hi-Tide, which started as a way to support surf music when other labels weren't pressing vinyl, and how it evolved into a full-fledged record label with a global following. Vincent and Magdalena also discuss why they launched Nu-Tone Records—a home for artists they love that don't quite fit the Hi-Tide aesthetic—and how they keep both brands distinct yet interconnected. We dive deep into their approach to vinyl production, branding, and the importance of strong visual identity, as well as their thoughts on the resurgence of CDs and cassettes, the role of instrumental music in people's lives, and how their catalog is becoming a soundtrack for modern life. Plus, we talk about the impact of film and TV syncs, the importance of high-quality artwork, and how niche labels can find success by staying true to their vision. If you're a vinyl lover, a label owner, or just a fan of great music, this episode is packed with inspiration and insights! ---- Download our FREE Record Label Toolkit - http://otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit

How do you promote your record label beyond just releasing music? In this episode, we explore five key strategies for building a strong label brand, fostering community, and positioning your label as a leader in your genre. Presented by Groover - http://geni.us/groover USE COUPON CODE: OTHERRECORDLABLESVIP   From curating a recognizable aesthetic to leveraging strategic partnerships and media outreach, we cover essential tactics that help indie labels grow and stand out in a crowded industry. Whether you're launching a new label or looking to expand your reach, this episode is packed with actionable insights to elevate your brand.

Está no ar a edição número 14 do Troca Fitas Recomenda, desta vez com uma paulada de sons incríveis que recebemos em dezembro de 2024 e janeiro de 2025 no Groover. Quer estar nessa lista? Vai lá no Groover e MANDE! Bora pros sons desse episódio:Skye Holland (Canada) - WeightlessViolet Jane (EUA) - but I do wanna?Nothing Like Robots (EUA) - booty callsLoose Resort Club (França) - Plastic QueenSara Diana (EUA) - Growing PainsTorpedo Torpedo (Áustria) - False Gods and Lurid SkiesLucio Grande (Noruega) - Poor BoyPauline (BR) - Amor AntigoCanacut (BR) - Nunca Tá BomAntonio Adolfo (EUA) - Night And DayEarl From Yonder (EUA) - BuckshotAbertura por ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artie Oliveira⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apoio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Porto Produções Musicais⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Chaque mois, Angèle Chatelier décortique l'actualité musicale, Spotify qui participe à l'investiture de Trump aux USA, les artistes féminines sont les plus écoutées sur les plateformes de streaming, les écoutes de Bob Dylan ont drastiquement augmentées depuis la sortie du biopic au cinéma et le Brexit a-t-il tué le rock anglais ? Grâce à Groover, c'est SamSam Soom et son titre "Sieste" qui clôture cette revue de presse.

Groover can be a powerful tool for indie labels and artists looking to land playlist placements, blog features, and sync opportunities—but only if you use it strategically! In this episode, I break down the five biggest mistakes labels and artists make when using Groover, from submitting the wrong tracks to wasting money on the wrong curators. Learn how to maximize your chances of success, get real results, and make the most of your Groover campaign. Get 10% OFF your first campaign with Groover: http://geni.us Use Code: OTHERRECORDLABELSVIP

Welcome back to Microchurches! We're kicking off 2025 hearing from our very own microchurch leaders as they tell us more about their journey of being called, sent, and remaining faithful in their microchurch. In this episode, you'll hear from Dotti Groover-Skipper from HeartDance Foundation - a microchurch that exists to care for those impacted by human trafficking and the sex industry. To learn more about HeartDance, visit https://www.heartdancefoundation.org/. New episodes every Wednesday!The Microchurches podcast is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Underground Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a network of microchurches and missionaries in the Tampa Bay area. We exist to inspire, engage, connect and empower missional people, churches and networks. If you have enjoyed or benefited from this podcast and/or other Underground resources and would like to support, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here to give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Tracklist: Be my Lover - Crazibiza, DJ Effendi I Want Your Love - Chic, Dimitri From Paris Blondes Have More Funk - Disco Incorporated, Sexy Groover Still In Love - Shuya Okino, Navasha Daya, Dr Packer My Forbidden Lover - Chic, Dimitri From Paris Boogie Down - Softmal, Nytron Rock The Mic - Inaya Day, Mousse T., Taz Tonight I'm Alright - HAPPIMASS

O.P.Groover is back with fresh sounds - bounce & bass to get YOU grooving! This is a no mic recording of O.P.Groover's first Bounce&Bass live stream from Thur 12 Dec 2024. Bouncy House/Tech/Breaks vibes to get you grooving. Next live stream is early Februrary 2025. #### Artist - Track Title #### 1 Tube & Berger, Mat.Joe, Raumakustik - Viva La Revolution 2 Kyle Watson - The Climb [Box Of Cats] 3 Dylan Debut - Generate [Houph] 4 ANTDADOPE - Perico 5 SKNDAL - Sound Of The Underground [iSH] 6 Petr Stancl - Television Head (Andrei Voica Edit) 7 Rose Ringed - Vestal Virgins 8 Movement81 - CHROME 9 TroyBoi, Gianni Blu - APUKALA [Thirty Knots] 10 Dj KID - SO(u)NDER 11 Bliss inc. - Radiant Reality - 01 Offensive 12 Anoesis -Heavy Water 13 Quas, JLynne - 6 Foot 7 Foot 14 Madame Electrifie - Vitamins (Qveen Herby) 15 Gian Varela ft. Cor Ece - Revolution [Monarka Records] 16 Wolfgang Gartner & Dillon Nathaniel - Facts [Infrared Records] 17 Solardo - Be_Somebody 18 Shifter - RIML (Retroid Remix) [ToastandJamRecordings= 19 JORIMA - Muzik [DeepDownDirty] 20 Ocean Roulette - Fireworks [Arbooreal Records] 21 Hever Jara - Bali

What does it take to build a truly exceptional culture in your manufacturing business? In this episode of MakingChips, we sit down with Beau Groover, a seasoned coach with decades of experience in lean implementation, continuous improvement, and leadership. From his early days as an Inventory Control Manager to overseeing 21 plants as Director of Manufacturing, Beau's career has been driven by one mission: helping people and organizations thrive. Beau shares his journey from manufacturing operations to coaching, revealing how leaders can create clarity, foster collaboration, and transform their teams with positive energy. Whether you're tackling lean implementation roadblocks or looking to engage your shop floor in meaningful problem-solving, Beau offers practical steps and insights that you can put into action today. If you're ready to lead with empathy, build a culture your team buys into, and measure success beyond the usual metrics, this episode is for you. After all, as Beau reminds us, “The person who loves walking will go much further than the person who loves the destination.” Let's build kick-ass cultures so we can keep MakingChips!  Segments [0:27] Leverage Paperless Parts to boost your process [1:51] The methodology behind the move [5:02] Learn more about Beau Groover  [8:05] The difference between coaching and consulting  [10:50] Building a Kick-Ass Culture [12:38] How Bill Berrien leverages Paperless Parts [20:11] Involving your shop floor in problem-solving [24:39] Why do leaders hesitate to make changes?  [27:40] How to overcome roadblocks in lean implementation [30:06] How positive energy transforms cultures [31:55] Listen to the Manufacturing Transformed podcast [32:29] Lead with empathy—until you can't [37:29] Important metrics for manufacturers to track  [41:48] How you can measure company morale [42:33] Why clarity is a pillar of coaching [47:30] Beau's challenge to manufacturing leaders [53:22] Check out the MakingSparks podcast!  Resources mentioned on this episode Leverage Paperless Parts to boost your process The Effective Syndicate Beau's book, “Building a Kick-Ass Culture” Bill Berrien with Pindel Global Precision Listen to the Manufacturing Transformed podcast Check out the MakingSparks podcast Connect With MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube

This week's guest is Beau Groover. Ron and Beau discussed people and process integration, lean leadership, Beau's "GSD" system, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here. In this episode you'll learn:  The quote Beau likes (2:52) His background (3:16) What people and process integration is (5:54) Why it's so important and why it's difficult (7:42) What it means to be vulnerable (10:16) Where we're "missing the mark" (14:10) Some practical tips (17:14) An example of improvement Beau has seen (23:46) Beau's final words of wisdom (27:29) Podcast Resources Right Click to Download this Podcast as an MP3 Beau's Website Beau on LinkedIn Building a Kick-Ass Culture: 20 Effective Steps Get All the Latest News from Gemba Academy Our newsletter is a great way to receive updates on new courses, blog posts, and more. Sign up here. What Do You Think? What are some other challenges of people and process integration?

Está no ar a edição número 13 do Troca Fitas Recomenda, desta vez com uma paulada de sons incríveis que recebemos em novembro de 2024 no Groover. Quer estar nessa lista? Vai lá no Groover e MANDE! Bora pros sons desse episódio: Monotronic (EUA) @monotronicband Haast Hunter (Austrália) @haast_hunter Gamma Ghouls (EUA) @gammaghoulsny Jesus Chrysler Supercar (EUA) @jc_supercar The Eska (EUA) @the_eska Wendy Pot (França) @wendyinstapot Marks (Holanda) @marks_ravemusic MC Karlos (BR) @mc_karl0s Stoke (Ecuador) @stoke.ec Abertura por ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artie Oliveira⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apoio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Porto Produções Musicais⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Chaque mois, Angèle passe en revue les infos musicales à ne pas manquer dans la presse. Son choix Groover s'est porté vers un Johsef et son titre All Da Same.

Está no ar a edição número 12 do Troca Fitas Recomenda, desta vez com uma paulada de sons incríveis que recebemos em outubro de 2024 no Groover. Quer estar nessa lista? Vai lá no Groover e MANDE! Bora pros sons desse episódio: 1 - Brenden Starr (EUA) - Get Out 2 - Abril Belga (Brasil) - Sempre Lotado 3 - Janiq (Trinidad & Tobago) - Dior 4 - Jeristotle (EUA) - Dream 5 - Camus (Brasil) - Chá 6 - Eel Men (Inglaterra) - Pink Ones 7 - Róisín O 9 (Irlanda) - Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves 8 - Oui C'est Moi (França) Ain't Got No Place For Your Handguns 9 - Chris Murray Soul Frequency (EUA) - I Just Dropped By To Say Hello Abertura por ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artie Oliveira⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apoio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Porto Produções Musicais⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dorian Perron is the co-founder of Groover: a platform that connects artists looking to promote their music with playlist curators in need of new tracks. In this episode, we talk about the playlisting industry's biggest scams, REALISTIC results artists can expect from playlisting, when an artist should start running their first campaign, and much more!  GROOVER PROMO CODE "OMT10" for 10% Off @ https://groover.co/FREE ACCESS to "100 VIRAL CONTENT IDEAS FOR MUSICIANS": https://forms.gle/zGWuUrLA8mBfqz7F8GET 30% OFF DISTROKID: http://distrokid.com/vip/onemoretimeWANNA WORK WITH US? Make us an OFFER! https://forms.gle/tVdon5vyoGAqPjx6ASUBSCRIBE to the OMT YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OneMoreTimePodFOLLOW Groover:https://www.instagram.com/groover.enFOLLOW One More Time:https://www.instagram.com/onemoretimepodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@onemoretimepod

Tsugi Radio à 18h, le meilleur endroit du web pour faire le plein de nouveautés, parce que oui on en redemande encore, toujours plus, dans cette quête incessante du refrain qui va nous habiter, du rythme qui va nous posséder. Aujourd'hui, mais presque comme tous les jours la grande majorité des artistes de cette sélection sera française. Pas notre genre de bouder nos talents hexagonaux car ils en ont à revendre. Plusieurs duos, un piano-voix, des pop songs ultra léchées, des as du dancefloor, et en fin de parcours la revue de presse musicale d'Angèle Chatelier avec notre partenaire Groover. À 19h, comme chaque soir, on laisse parler les platines avec Osoloco qui vient représenter fièrement la résidence des Disques du Lobby. Mais avant de s'ambiancer la programmation du jour sera un peu plus downtempo et mélancolique que d'habitude. L'air du temps, la pluie de novembre, allez savoir… mais une mélancolie dont la poésie a le pouvoir de sécher nos larmes. TERRENOIRE "un chien sur le port" BEIRUT "Caspian Tiger" JAMES BLAKE "Like The End" ZAHO DE SAGAZAN & TOM ODELL "Old Friend" DeLaurentis "The Wooden House feat. Jay-Jay Johanson" FRÀNÇOIS & THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS "Party" BARBARA CARLOTTI "Roma Amor" LUCKY LOVE "Tomorrow" ENCHANTÉE JULIA "Fleur de peau" KOMPROMAT "Lift Me Up" ACID ARAB "Atlas feat. Cem Yıldız" MAJORA "Cotton City" ROMAN FLÜGEL "Sapphire"

Chaque mois, Angèle Chatelier nous présente sa revue de presse de l'industrie musicale, toutes les enquêtes, les papiers, les news qu'il fallait lire. Le Monde propose une immersion dans le quotidien des stars de la K-Pop, le groupe Indochine propose un hommage étonnant pour ses fans, analyse de l'album de Clara Luciani "Mon Sang", à lire dans Télérama et pour terminer c'est la découverte Groover de ce mois avec le titre "Cotton City", du groupe MAJORA.

In this episode, host Marc Zyla sits down with Hisham Bravo Groover, the newly appointed assistant professor at Augustana College and music director of the Quad City Symphony Youth Ensembles.

Join us on our latest episode of the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast entitled, "BRANDING Secrets Every Musician Needs to Succeed!" as Dani Felt, a top branding consultant, shares her journey and tips for artists to succeed in the modern music industry. From understanding your 'why' to building a loyal fanbase and crafting a consistent content strategy, this episode covers it all. Explore why owning your communication channels like websites and email lists is essential for long-term success. Plus, get actionable advice on maintaining a positive mindset and tackling the emotional demands of the industry. This is a must-listen for any musician serious about their career!

Ce mois-ci, Elona revient avec un le co-fondateur de Groover et tout jeune DJ Dorian Flagrant. Avant d'être jouées, les tracks sont tirés au sort et donne un B2B surprenant mélangeant pleins de styles. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Our favorite twins Stefan & Chris Caray join the show to talk about Diamondbacks prospects, Arizona Fall League, and more! Will prospects like Yu Min Lin and Gino Groover impact the D-backs MLB roster in 2025? Can the Snakes fill positional needs with players already in the organization? We also have more on the New York Mets eliminating the Philadelphia Phillies and the devastating damage done to Tropicana Field by Hurricane Milton.An ALLCITY Network ProductionSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtubeALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsportsMERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phnx-lockerALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of PhoenixPHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and takeovers here: https://gophnx.com/events/bet365: https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_03330244 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and choose your offer!Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ.  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/Bluechew: Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code ALLCITY at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That's https://bluechew.com promo code ALLCITY to receive your first month FREE. Visit for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast..Zbiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/phnxdbacks to get 15% off your first order when you use PHNXDBACKS at checkout. Pre-Alcohol is backed with 100% money back guarantee so if you're unsatisfied for any reason, they'll refund your money, no questions asked. Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code PHNX. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/phnx for details.Branded Bills: Use code PHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 20% off your first order!Mint Mobile: To get your new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://mintmobile.com/diamondbacks.  $45 upfront payment required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customers on first 3 month plan only. Speeds slower above 40GB on Unlimited plan. Additional taxes, fees, & restrictions apply. See MINT MOBILE for details.Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.Circle K: Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you!Shady Rays: Exclusively for our listeners, Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: PHNX for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.Check out FOCO merch and collectibles and use promo code “PHNX10” for 10% off your order on all non Pre Order items.Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code PHNX for 10% off!When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Our favorite twins Stefan & Chris Caray join the show to talk about Diamondbacks prospects, Arizona Fall League, and more! Will prospects like Yu Min Lin and Gino Groover impact the D-backs MLB roster in 2025? Can the Snakes fill positional needs with players already in the organization? We also have more on the New York Mets eliminating the Philadelphia Phillies and the devastating damage done to Tropicana Field by Hurricane Milton.An ALLCITY Network ProductionSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtubeALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsportsMERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phnx-lockerALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of PhoenixPHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and takeovers here: https://gophnx.com/events/bet365: https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_03330244 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and choose your offer!Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ.  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/Bluechew: Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code ALLCITY at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That's https://bluechew.com promo code ALLCITY to receive your first month FREE. Visit for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast..Zbiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/phnxdbacks to get 15% off your first order when you use PHNXDBACKS at checkout. Pre-Alcohol is backed with 100% money back guarantee so if you're unsatisfied for any reason, they'll refund your money, no questions asked. Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code PHNX. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/phnx for details.Branded Bills: Use code PHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 20% off your first order!Mint Mobile: To get your new 3-month unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://mintmobile.com/diamondbacks.  $45 upfront payment required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customers on first 3 month plan only. Speeds slower above 40GB on Unlimited plan. Additional taxes, fees, & restrictions apply. See MINT MOBILE for details.Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply.Circle K: Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you!Shady Rays: Exclusively for our listeners, Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: PHNX for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people.Check out FOCO merch and collectibles and use promo code “PHNX10” for 10% off your order on all non Pre Order items.Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code PHNX for 10% off!When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Motell and Groover break down the beginning of the 2024 season and answer some listener questions

This week Ari sits down with Dorian Perron, the co-founder of Groover, a platform that connects artists who want to promote their music with media outlets, radio stations, record labels, playlist curators and industry professionals seeking emerging talents. Ari and Dorian go in depth about how artists can safely pitch their music and receive constructive feedback from industry professionals. They discuss the current state of playlisting—specifically how to avoid botted playlists and streaming fraud while promoting your music. You'll also get to hear Ari's unfiltered thoughts about Groover and other playlisting platforms in this deep-dive conversation. If you're an artist who self-promotes their music, this episode is for you. Get 15% off your first campaign with Groover with the code ARISTAKEWebsite: Groover.co Variety Article (Streaming Fraud): https://variety.com/2024/music/news/spotify-artists-streaming-fraud-1235965379/ 00:00 Artists' Goals and Varying Needs01:18 Introduction to Groover02:08 Streaming Fraud and Shady Companies03:35 The Ecosystem of Playlist Curators05:28 What is Groover?09:41 Evolution of Playlists and Curators12:26 Starting Groover in California13:21 The Rise of Playlists14:17 Types of Playlists on Spotify17:05 Groover's Focus on User-Generated Playlists18:28 The Impact of Playlists on Artists' Careers19:26 Nourishing Different Types of Playlists22:38 Pitching Songs to Playlist Curators on Groover26:53 Paying for Consideration, Not Placement28:21 The Streaming Fraud Issue35:42 Verifying Legitimacy of Playlists40:26 Factors Affecting Success on Groover44:46 Defining Success in the New Music Business50:42 Tailoring Music to Please Curators56:26 Quality vs. Tailoring in Groover Campaigns01:05:39 Varied Results on Groover01:09:18 Finding Your Own Pace in the Music BusinessEdited and mixed by Ari DavidsMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari's TakeOrder the THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get access to our clinical podcast series with our ⁠⁠30% off IVECCS Special.⁠⁠ A bit of a taster plate with some key takeaways from 3 of my favourite sessions today: 1. Bad wounds mean lots of work, and big bills, right? But how often are you faced with those serious wounds and a client with limited funding? ECC Specialist ⁠Dr Jenny Groover ⁠has your back with some highly practical 'plan B' treatment options that might just help you save some lives. 2. You know how you were taught never to aspirate a gallbladder? Along with adrenal glands, for most of us gallbladders are on the list of 'no 'stab' organs, but diagnostic imaging specialist Dr Marc Seitz brings us the evidence, and the experience, that will make you completely rethink some of the dogma around 'risky' ultrasound guided FNA's. 3. Did you know that you can 'patch' a hole in a popped lung with your patients own blood? Critical Care Specialist ⁠Dr Andrew Linklater⁠ gives us the when, why, and how of pleurodesis for pneumothorax in this conversation. Sign up for our ⁠⁠free weekly newsletter⁠⁠ to hear about my favourite 3 lessons I learnt in that week from making the podcasts. Get case support from our team at specialists in our ⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space⁠⁠⁠.

In this week's episode, Charlotte reports back from the first ever edition of the Cyclades Cup in Antiparos and Stewart returns to the office from a week in New York and Newport. We discuss the appeal of private residence ships, following a press event in London for Ulyssia, and examine which brands' boats sell the quickest on the brokerage market. In the news is a fire in Hydra, caused by fireworks set off from a superyacht, and an attempt by authorities to get more yachts into the Red Sea. Our data section focuses on the enduring appeal of Riva – looking back at the history of the brand and how it navigated successfully into the superyacht market.  Links: Dockwalk salary survey: https://www.dockwalk.com/news/2024-dockwalk-salary-survey-launches Ulyssia: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/ulyssia-residences-ag-superyacht Superyacht UK appointment: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/superyacht-uk-michael-beattie-appointment-manager Marietta of 1915 for sale: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts-for-sale/mariette-of-1915-herreshoff-1915 H for sale: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts-for-sale/h-azimut-2023 Groover for sale: https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/benetti-motor-yacht-groover-for-sale Greek fires: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/forest-fire-fireworks-arson-greece-hydra-charter-yacht-crew-persefoni-charged Suez transit fees: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro/news/suez-canal-transit-fee-reduction-yachts-summer Dopamine delivered: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/baglietto-fourth-hull-t52  BOAT Pro: https://www.boatinternational.com/boat-pro Subscribe: https://www.boatinternational.com/subscriptions Contact us: podcast@boatinternationalmedia.com

Join us in this engaging episode as we sit down with Cory Giordano, the visionary behind Canadian indie record label Inner Ocean Records. We delve into the label's journey from its inception to becoming a multifaceted brand beloved by music fans. Cory shares insights on establishing a cohesive brand through curated music, unique formats, and distinctive designs. Discover how Inner Ocean Records embraced multiple revenue streams to thrive in a competitive industry. From selling other artists' records to creating sample packs and innovative hardware like their famed tape player, Cory provides a behind-the-scenes look at their diverse ventures. We also explore the label's live recordings from shows and fairs, and the intricate connection between their varied product offerings. Presented by Groover.co (Use Coupon Code: OTHERRECORDLABELSVIP for 10% off your next campaign!   In this episode, Cory reflects on the impact of these diverse revenue streams on the business, the challenges and successes of experimenting with different products, and the strategic decisions behind their evolving catalog. Additionally, he opens up about his recent sabbatical, sharing personal insights and the importance of taking a step back. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about innovation, resilience, and the art of curating a brand that resonates deeply with a community of like-minded music enthusiasts.  

In this episode, I'm joined by Scott Pollack, the head of A to Z Media, a company with over 30 years of experience in producing exceptional physical packages for record labels. Together, we dive into the evolving landscape of physical media, from the resurgence of vinyl to the enduring economic strength of CDs. We delve into the creative realm of record packaging, including the intriguing trend of labels producing books alongside their musical releases. Join us as we uncover the secrets behind making irresistible records and discuss the future of physical media in the digital age.   Presented by Groover - http://otherrecordlabels.com/groover Join over 300k+ artists already using Groover in the US, the UK, France, Italy, Brazil, Latam and more! Get 10% off your first campaign with code OTHERRECORDLABELSVIP

Uncover the untapped power of email marketing for record labels in our latest episode. Learn why email is essential, its unmatched effectiveness in driving sales, and how it can elevate your brand in a crowded digital landscape.    Presented by Groover - http://otherrecordlabels.com/groover   ----- JOIN THE LIVE LABELMATES WORKSHOP!!! 90min Workshop + Q&A on Email Marketing for Record Labels May 15, 2024 - 4PM EASTERN Plus bonus resources, community access, and workshop replay! http://otherrecordlabels.com/labelmates     Learn more about #emailmarketing for #recordlabels here: https://otherrecordlabels.com/why-email-is-essential-for-record-labels

Boyle tries to get his Mum on Bitcoin and we got a banger of a story from a Groover.

Curt Gridley was an entrepreneur, a family man, and someone who genuinely cared about others. He will be missed. He started Amber Waves Systems Inc. in 1994 which was acquired by U.S. Robotics only two years later. In this episode we discuss Curt's upbringing, the role it played in his life, and what it was like running Amber Wave Systems. Check Out Groover Labs: https://www.grooverlabs.org If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps me out a lot. https://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/real-conversations/id1594231832 Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor/

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Jeremy Groover from Industrial Degauss discusses the importance of demagnetizing pipes for welding purposes. He shares insights into his background, the need for demagnetizing pipe, and the various methods used historically. Jeremy explains how the equipment works, its simplicity, and the benefits it offers in terms of time and cost savings for operators and contractors.  Listen to the episode now to learn more about the significance of demagnetization in pipeline operations and the value of innovative solutions. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions. 

On this week's episode, actress, intimacy director, and artist, Elaine Bell, tells us about getting to attend one of her idol's Broadway dance classes shortly after moving to the city!Check out Elaine on Instagram and at Don't Tell Mama on April 2ndHave fun like ElaineDonate to The National Queer TheatreThis week's Rachel's Rec: Wine Week!They Had Fun on Instagram, Youtube, and our website

Tina Turner: The Musical is coming to town and Jeff gets to chat with one of the Tina's, Ari Groover as they prepare to come to town next week as a part of the Broadway in Richmond series. 

“Beyond the Digest” episodes are bonus content to DermSurgery Digest, including reviews and commentary of interesting and relevant articles in dermatologic surgery literature. Articles featured in this episode include: McEvoy, A. M., Hippe, D. S., Lachance, K., Park, S., Cahill, K., Redman, M. W., Gooley, T., Kattan, M. W., & Nghiem, P. Merkel cell carcinoma recurrence risk estimation is improved by integrating factors beyond cancer stage: a multivariable model and web-based calculator. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2023; 90(1), 208-210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.11.020 Alexander, N. A., Schaub, S. K., Goff, P. H., Hippe, D. S., Park, S. Y., Lachance, K., Bierma, M., Liao, J. J., Apisarnthanarax, S., Bhatia, S., Tseng, Y. D., Nghiem, P., & Parvathaneni, U. Increased risk of recurrence and disease-specific death following delayed postoperative radiation for Merkel cell carcinoma. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2023; 90(2), 261–268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.07.1047 Lin, S. K., Deitermann, A., Haynes, D., Ricciardelli, K., Etzkorn, J. R., Miller, C. J., Higgins, H. W., Giordano, C. N., McMurray, S. L., Walker, J., Zhang, J., Nguyen, H. P., & Sobanko, J. F. Impact of time to surgical treatment in Merkel cell carcinoma: Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results–based population study. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2023; 90(1), 208–210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.09.058 Massey, P. R., Wang, D. M., Murad, F., Mulvaney, P. M., Moore, K., Okhovat, J., Russell‐Goldman, E., Lin, W. M., Piris, A., Huilgol, S. C., Ruiz, E. S., & Schmults, C. D. Extensive Perineural Invasion vs Nerve Caliber to Assess Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Prognosis. JAMA Dermatology 2023; 159(12), 1332. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamadermatol.2023.3703 Granger, E., Kim, E., Karn, E., Groover, M., Silk, A. W., Margalit, D. N., Tishler, R. B., Schoenfeld, J. D., & Ruiz, E. S. Definitive radiation therapy for inoperable stage III/IV cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: A single-institution retrospective cohort study. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2023; 90(1), 187–189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.09.030 Ahmady, S., Nelemans, P. J., Kelleners‐Smeets, N. W., Arits, A., De Rooij, M., Kessels, J. P. H. M., Essers, B. A., & Mosterd, K. Surgical excision versus topical 5% 5-fluorouracil and photodynamic therapy in treatment of Bowen's disease: A multicenter randomized controlled trial. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2023; 90(1), 58–65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.08.076 Paver, E., Ahmed, T., Burke, H., Saw, R. P., Stretch, J. R., Spillane, A. J., Shannon, K. F., Vergara, I. A., Elder, D. E., Lo, S., Thompson, J. F., & Scolyer, R. A. Prognostic significance of incipient ulceration in primary cutaneous melanoma. JAMA Dermatology 2023; 159(12), 1359. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamadermatol.2023.4193 Kwapnoski, Z., Doost, M. S., Vy, M., & Eisen, D. B. Aesthetic outcome of intermediate closure versus intermediate closure followed by 2-octyl cyanoacrylate: A randomized evaluator-blinded split-wound comparative effectiveness trial. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.10.028 Groover, M., Gupta, N., Granger, E., Forrester, V. J., Anstadt, E. J., Su, W., Heusinkveld, L. E., Chen, A., Lukens, J. N., Silk, A. W., Vidimos, A. T., Schoenfeld, J. D., Koyfman, S. A., & Ruiz, E. S. A multicenter real-world analysis of risk factors, therapeutics, and outcomes of patients with metastatic basal cell carcinoma. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2024; 90(3), 545–551. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.10.060 “Beyond the Digest” contributors include Dermatologic Surgery Digital Content Editor Naomi Lawrence, MD; “Beyond the Digest” co-host Yesul Kim, MD; Ami Greene, MD; Tara Jennings, MD; Sydney Proffer, MD; Devina Mehta, MD; and Catherine Motosko, MD. Please contact communicationstaff@asds.net.

Podcast #210The Business of Life Master Class Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/TheBusinessOfLifeMasterClassInstagram: @thebusinessoflifemasterclassTwitter/X: @ClassTBOLDotti Groover-SkipperTEDxEustisLinkedIn ProfileTampa Bay Chamber of CommerceHeartDance FoundationInstagram: @dotskipperHosts: Debbie Lundberg & Barbara Zantwww.debbielundberg.comFacebook/Twitter/X/Instagram: @debbielundbergTikTok: @DebbieLundbergCoachInstagram for Barb Zant: @thestayatworkmomDigital Engineer: Brianna ConnollyMusic: www.bensound.comMusic by AlexiAction from PixabayThe Business of Life Master Class Podcast. Listen. Choose. Do!

Episode #209The Business of Life Master Class Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/TheBusinessOfLifeMasterClassInstagram: @thebusinessoflifemasterclassTwitter/X: @ClassTBOLDotti Groover-SkipperLinkedIn ProfileTampa Bay Chamber of CommerceHeartDance FoundationInstagram: @dotskipperHosts: Debbie Lundberg & Barbara Zantwww.debbielundberg.comFacebook/Twitter/X/Instagram: @debbielundbergTikTok: @DebbieLundbergCoachInstagram for Barb Zant: @thestayatworkmomDigital Engineer: Brianna ConnollyMusic: www.bensound.comMusic by AlexiAction from PixabayThe Business of Life Master Class Podcast. Listen. Choose. Do!

Tim Groover will be leading ACEC's upcoming course titled: “Personal and Organizational Ethics: Charting a Values-Based Course to Authenticity and Trust." We sat down with Tim to discuss the importance of ethics in engineering and how his course will differ from others on the topic.

Podcast Overview: Will & wAFF discuss touring, the importance of having a mental break from the DJ lifestyle, keeping up the motivation to produce along with DJing and his parties in the Columbian Favela's Who is wAFF: From his roots in the clubland underground of Leeds and Hull, DJ-producer wAFF has gone on to become globally renowned. He has earnt widespread respect. His schedule is relentless but he doesn't cut corners. He's the only British artist who's recorded for all three European techno hubs, Sven Väth's Cocoon, Adam Beyer's Drumcode and Loco Dice's Desolat. He approaches music with unstoppable enthusiasm and attention to detail. This summer, for instance, his Ibiza gigs range from his residency at Paradise at DC-10 to Elrow at Amnesia (and the rest of the world!). He's DJing everywhere, from recent Space in Miami to festival slots at Glastonbury, Hideout, Sziget and, yes, the original Nevada Desert madhouse, Burning Man. Now based in London, much further back wAFF kickstarted the underground dance scene in his native Hull and achieved success with his Koala parties in Leeds, providing a widely respected initial springboard to take things forward. He's been part of Jamie Jones's Paradise crew since their first 2012 season at DC-10, and also recorded regularly for Jones's Hot Creations imprint with tunes such as his Hot Creations debut ‘Rainbows', 2016's ‘Sick Pleasure' and ‘Kidney Punch', and 2015 monster ‘Fat Gash', all played by DJs ranging from Patrick Topping to Marco Carola. For Cocoon he recorded the Freeks EP, which contained the much-hammered hypno-thumping classic, ‘Groover', while Drumcode released his urgent nine minute techno-tinted floor-stormer ‘VibrationZ'. If you would like to join my community to carry on with all of these discussions please sign up to the link here: http://willclarke.club/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Dorian Perron, co-founder of Groover, an innovative web platform that has revolutionized music promotion and artist discovery. With a career filled with achievements, including the creation of the indie music blog, Indeflagration, and the Studio Flagrant, Dorian has dedicated his life to music and innovation.In this episode, Dorian shares his insights on how to succeed using Groover, how the platform works, and how artists can maximize their potential by taking all opportunities available. Here's what you'll learn about: Discover how to effectively promote your music on Groover and leverage its capabilities for success.Learn how to reach out to curators and industry professionals, and what opportunities await artists using Groover.Understand the importance of an artist's mindset: leading with positivity, intention, and perseverance.To learn more about Dorian Perron and his groundbreaking work with Groover, visit: https://groover.co/Apply for Gold Artist Academy: https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/511  Presented by: Daiichi Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors      In this episode, we chat with Sam Carter of The River Radius Podcast to talk about how he started his podcast and how he got an interview with none other than Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia. Moreover, we'll delve into the topic of river etiquette, discussing the essential practices and principles that ensure the preservation and enjoyment of these precious natural resources. Sam's expertise and experiences will shed light on how we can all play a part in being responsible outdoors. The River Radius Podcast Show Notes with Sam Carter 1:23 - Sam takes us back to how he got into the outdoor space. 4:33 - His idea of starting a podcast started with a radio show. He grew up loving the radio and always listening to baseball news, and then in college, he became a volunteer DJ. He also volunteered in a radio talk show about rivers called River Radio on KJSD. 10:53 - I ask him how he chooses his topics. 33:00 - Just this year he did an episode with Leave No Trace. We also had them in the podcast in episode 363. 35:22 - We talk about the different ways of packing your poop like using a WAG (Waste Alleviation and Gelling) bag or the groover and disposing of them. Sam also tells us how he cleans his groover. He tackles more about this in his episode called History of the Groover. 41:20 - We dig into river etiquette. As someone who has been a ranger before, he gives recommendations on what to do when you encounter unruly people in the river to avoid conflict. 46:08 - He describes his tech and studio setup for his podcast. He also mentions the equipment he brings with him when covering a story outside. 53:00 - For the anglers, he recommends several episodes to listen to in his podcast where he talks about specific fish species. 56:50 - He highlights some of his favorite episodes which are as follows: 2023 Western Snowpack & River Flow Highwater, Helicopters and Money What is a River 2022 Endless Summer series Rowing Home 5000 miles Kanawha Falls Rescue 2020 1:01:49 - He tells this amazing story of how he was able to get an interview with Yvon Chouinard. 1:07:00 - We do the two-minute drill. His absolute go-to music is reggae, particularly Alpha Blondy. He mostly rows and his favorite boat is the Hyside 10.5 Mini-Max.  Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/511 

Episode Summary This week on Live Like the World is Dying, Inmn is joined by Blix, a river guide. They talk about the utility of packrafting, the joys and travails of river travel, the state of waterways in the western United States, and how river guides might have the best names for the worst things. Host Info Inmn can be found on Instagram @shadowtail.artificery. Publisher Info This show is published by Strangers in A Tangled Wilderness. We can be found at www.tangledwilderness.org, or on Twitter @TangledWild and Instagram @Tangled_Wilderness. You can support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/strangersinatangledwilderness. Transcript Live Like the World is Dying: Blix on Packrafting **Inmn ** 00:16 Hello, and welcome to Live Like The World is Dying, your podcast for what feels like the end times. I'm Inmn, and I'm your host for today. Today I'm being joined by my friend Blix, who is a river guide, and we're going to talk about something that I've been really entranced by but know nothing about and I'm a little terrified by. And that is, traveling on rivers with boats and why it might be a good or bad idea during different emergent disasters. But first, we are a proud member of the Channel Zero Net of anarchist podcasts and here's a jingle from another show on that network. Doo doo doo doo doo doo [Singing the words like an upbeat melody] **Dissident Island Radio ** 01:08 Listen in to Dissident Island Radio live every first and third Friday of the month at 9pm GMT. Check out www.dissidentireland.org for downloads and more. **Inmn ** 01:58 And we're back. Thank you so much for coming on the show today. Could you introduce yourself with your name, pronouns, and what you do in the world? You know, not in an existential sort of way, but what is your connection to packrafting. **Blix ** 02:19 My name is Blix. I use she/they pronouns. I am a river guide in Dinosaur National Monument on the Green River. I like to do more things than just river stuff. I'm really into cycling, and gaming, and anything that gets me outside, but river stuff recently has been my main hobby and passion at the moment. Yeah, what was the last one? What is my "what?" **Inmn ** 02:49 What do you...What is your existential purpose in the world [laughing/joking] **Blix ** 03:02 [Stammers while laughing] I'd like to survive. Yeah. The last one was my connection to packrafting. So initially, I got into river...I mean, I've been doing river stuff since I was a kid. I grew up in northeast Iowa, which is not known for anything river related. Or I mean, there are rivers there, but not in the sense that...not the big water and rapid stuff that you typically hear about with river travel or river hobbies, but I grew up kayaking and canoeing. And then I got a packraft four years ago and I've done a couple pack rafting trips since then. Overnighters. And yeah, I think that was kind of the gateway craft that led me to wanting to be a guide. **Inmn ** 04:02 Yeah, it's funny. I can tell if you were being sarcastic about Idaho rivers **Blix ** 04:08 No, Iowa, Iowa.  **Inmn ** 04:10 Ohhh.  **Blix ** 04:11 Yeah, no. Idaho is very well known for rivers. Yeah, no, Iowa is not...You don't think, "Whoa the rivers in Iowa are amazing." But Idaho, definitely. **Inmn ** 04:25 Yeah, there is--maybe it's not Iowa that I'm thinking of--that it's bordered on each side by rivers. Is that true? **Blix ** 04:35 There's the Mississippi on the east and then on the west I think there is a river but I can't remember... Maybe the Sioux River. **Inmn ** 04:45 Yeah or something. Because there's the...I only know this because of going on bike tour and encountering this bike bro who let us sleep at his house. He just saw us on bikes and was like, "Come over, fellow bike tourists." And we're like, "You know, we need showers." And he told us about something called like, Ragbra... **Blix ** 05:05 Ragbrai. I like Ragbra better. Yeah, yeah. RagBrai is riding from the west side of Iowa to the east, and it changes...the route changes every year. But, I've actually never done it.  **Inmn ** 05:23 It did not really sound fun. Very drunken. **Blix ** 05:25 No, I think it...Yeah. As someone who does not drink, it sounds like my worst nightmare. So, **Inmn ** 05:32 Yeah. But anyways, what...So what is packrafting? **Blix ** 05:38 Yeah, packrafting...So, it's a very specific type of craft where you can deflate it and it's pretty much...the way that I've used it, I've strapped it to the front of my bike. You can shove it in backpacks. It can be made very small, and then when you inflate it, some models of pack rafts, you can take your gear and shove them inside the tubes of the craft so you don't have like a pile of gear on your boat.  **Inmn ** 05:51 Like inside the inflatable part of it?  **Blix ** 06:15 Yes, yep. So I've had friends who've done the Grand Canyon in packrafts--which is nuts and also very impressive to me--but yeah, you can put stuff in the tubes. When you want to get it out, you have to deflate it, obviously. But, you put it all in there, inflate it, you can take it downriver. I know people who've carried a ton of gear, like 50 pounds. I know people who've gone hunting with them. You can obviously, I'm sure you've seen, you can strap your bikes to the front of them as well. **Inmn ** 06:50 This was actually my first question is if you can strap it to your bike, can you also somehow take your bike down river? **Blix ** 06:58 Yeah, yeah, it's...I have a lot of opinions about taking bikes--I think it depends on the river and also your bike. The thing with attaching a bike to a water vessel and then floating down a river is it's really exposed to all the elements. And, bikes and water don't...Like, you don't want to submerge your bike in water. There's a lot of issues that can arise from that. So, it's really hard on your bike. And also it makes the packraft hard to maneuver--obviously because you have this big heavy weight in the front--but you can take the front wheel off your bike, put it on top of the frame, and then you can use straps, and they have strap loops, and--trying to think the word of it--they have places where you can take straps and like loop your bike around so it is fully attached to your packraft. **Inmn ** 07:51 Cool. My first impression from hearing about packrafting is, one, that is exactly what I was hoping it would be. But, I guess some questions within that are that it seems highly versatile or mobile. Which, the the thing about boats that I've always thought is boats are really cool and they're really big and you're kind of tied to a boat, and you're stuck on that body of water where the boat is. But, with this, it seems like you can pretty easily be on the river and then decide to leave the river and take the boat with you? **Blix ** 08:35 Yes, yep. And I think that's why they're so popular. I think they're also more affordable. But, it's a multimodal way to navigate places. And yeah, they've exploded in popularity. And it's kind of funny because packrafts themselves--like there's always been smaller crafts like kayaks and inflatable kayaks--but the packraft is kind of this new concept that's come about where you can pack your gear in the tubes and it packs up super small. Whereas kayaks are this big hard thing of plastic that you have to lug around. You know, same with canoes or even inflatable kayaks. Like, those don't deflate to a point where you'd want to carry them in anything. They're so heavy. So packrafts are kind of this ultralight thing that's come on to the river scene and a lot of parks and monuments--at least the monument I work in, they're not sure what to do with them. They're very particular about...like if you go pack rafting down the river, you have to have a bigger support boat. Like you can't just take your pack raft down the river because it's a single chamber. So, it's just like one...When you inflate it, the whole thing inflates. Whereas, normal rafts...I have another bigger raft. It has four different...or excuse me, mine has two chambers. Giant rafts, like 18 foot rafts, have four chambers and then the floor that inflates. So, the thing with packrafts is if you like pop it or tear it, it's going to be a bad day. And that's, I guess, my only issue with them. But, everything else is great, like how light they are. The trips I've done with packrafts and bikes and anything else, it's really nice to not be lugging around a gigantic raft and all this gear. And, it keeps you from overpacking. **Inmn ** 10:26 Yeah, how small is, "small?" and how light is, "light?" Like, does this fit in your hiking pack? **Blix ** 10:34 Yes, yeah, it could fit in a backpack. Like my handlebars on my bike, it fits in between the grips. Like that's how small it is. I think it packs down to like 8-10 pounds. Like it's, it's still a heavy piece of gear but nothing like a huge 2000 pound raft. You know, to me, I'm like, "Wow, this is very light and small." And then as far as like when you're sitting in it, they make different lengths. But, when I'm sitting in my packraft my feet go all the way to the front of it. And I can't think of how...They would probably be like four feet? Three feet? I don't know. I guess I've never measured mine. I just know that I fit in it. I'm not really a dimensions person. I just know that it's light and it's small. So like really specific stuff--I guess I do know how long my big raft is...But, yeah, with packrafts it's just you in the...Like, there's no room really to put other gear. You can shove stuff up by your feet and behind you, but the main idea is you're putting all of it in the tubes. **Inmn ** 11:40 Yeah, okay. Yeah, I guess hearing that their downfall, I guess, or thing that makes them maybe not a great idea is that they can get punctured. Is that something that's likely to happen. Like, can they get punctured easily? Like, how durable are they? **Blix ** 12:00 I guess the story that comes up is that I went on the Salt River this past spring. That's a river in northeast Arizona. There's like a--It's not the tubing section that everyone thinks about. It's like--whenever I tell people that, they're like, "What? You went whitewater on..." And I'm like, "No." There's an upper section that's a solid class 4 river--which, I suppose I should explain classes maybe after...If you're curious. But yeah, okay. But, basically, the story is we were portaging around this big rapid because I didn't feel comfortable running it. It was the end of the day. And portaging is just finding a route that we're able to walk and carry all our gear. Which, wasn't easy because we were in a very steep narrow canyon. But yeah. Someone dropped their packraft on a cactus, which, you know, you'd think--they popped bike tubes--but, their packraft had multiple holes that needed to be patched. Whereas my...I think the rafts are made of different materials...Like, my raft compared to a packraft...Because the packraft is so light, I don't think they can use as heavy duty material. I know people--and from my own experience--one of our packrafts has like gotten rubbed from paddling. Like the paddle rubbed the side and the side could get rubbed raw and then start to leak air. And I do know a lot of folks with packrafts that have a lot of patches. But, I also know...like this is where it comes into play that you need to be good at not just knowing how to paddle a raft but how to like read a river and know how to navigate water and know what hazards are, because, especially in a packraft, it's such...Like you don't want to tear it. Like even in my raft, I don't want to have a tear, but if you puncture your packraft in a significant way it's gonna sink or just be in a really bad spot. And you're going to be...because it is a single chamber and all your gear is in it...Like, that's a huge risk.  **Inmn ** 14:11 So you might just lose every...  **Blix ** 14:13 You might lose everything. And, I think you would have to mess up significantly for that to happen. But, just knowing certain hazards that I've encountered on rivers and things I've heard from other people...The material my boat's made of is this hypalon. It's really thick. Like. I've rammed it into rocks and like, it's been fine, but I also know if you hit things a certain way the like...like it's almost like a knife has cut through your boat. And I just think yeah, it would just be really...I would be really nervous and a packraft because of the single chamber aspect where if it pops, the whole thing is deflating. Whereas with my boat, if one of my tubes pops, I still have another tube that will stay inflated and I could maybe keep getting down the river...and not lose all my gear. **Inmn ** 15:03 Yeah, yeah. And so I guess with inflatable kayaks, are those usually more durable? Or like have more chambers? **Blix ** 15:13 They have...Each side is a chamber and then the floor is a chamber. The packraft floor is also...Wow, sorry, I usually take my big boat out, so I'm trying...I haven't taken my packraft out in a minute, but, yeah, it's just a big single chamber. But, I know that they're making very sturdy packrafts that can go down class five, like really intense whitewater, that are super durable and capable boats. And I think the technology is getting better because it's becoming so popular. **Inmn ** 15:16 That makes sense. Yeah, I imagine in most things, there's the really dinky one that for maybe nothing more than casual water. **Blix ** 16:02 Yep. No. And it definitely depends. Like, even different companies within the packrafting world use different material. And you can tell just by quality, what's going to be more durable than others. But, inflatable kayaks they are...like you can...We call them duckies. I'm not actually sure why we call them duckies. I've never actually thought about that. Inflatable kayak duckies. But they're very--you can't pack anything in them. So it would just all be shoved at the front of this massive pile. So I think--and also duckies, I don't...They just don't navigate the water as well because they're so long. They just are very awkward to sit on. **Inmn ** 16:46 So, what is involved in planning a river trip, whether that's--I guess specifically in a packraft--but in any kind of river transit with camping situation? **Blix ** 17:01 Yeah, I think it's very similar to backpacking and bike packing in the gear you would take. You can't bring anything super bulky. You have to think about what you can fit in your tubes. A big thing that I look at when I'm planning a river trip are rapids, if there are any, what classes they are. I look at predicted flows of the river, and at what point is it flood stage, and at what point is it too low for me to run it. And this is, I think, more specific for rivers out in the West that are very susceptible to flooding and flash flooding and drying up. And then, I mean, I'm looking at the weather too. Like, do I need to bring rain jackets or food. I don't know. It's really similar to backpacking is the only way I can think about it, where I'm bringing sleeping bags and normal things that I would bring on a trip like that. I think the only difference is water. Like, you're on it so you can just bring some type of treatment to treat it. And then, figuring out where to camp along the river can be complex and complicated as well if there's like private land or, I think again,  this is river dependent, if you're in a canyon there's only certain spots you can stop. So, you have to be aware of like, "I have to go this many miles today. I have to," because there are no other places to stop. And, also paying attention to water temperature and how that'll dictate if I'm wearing normal just active clothes or if I'm wearing a dry suit or a wet suit. And then, if it's a multimodal trip, which is if I'm bringing my bike or if it's just solely a river trip to be a river trip. I think also, I mean, you have to bring poop tubes. Like, you're not really allowed to... **Inmn ** 17:10 Poop tubes? [Confused] **Blix ** 19:00 Poop tubes. Like a PVC...You can do it yourself, but you can make one out of PVC pipe. Have one enclosed so you can pack out your poop.  **Inmn ** 19:15 Okay. [Realizing what a poop tube is] **Blix ** 19:16 Yeah, sorry. You have to poop through a tube. [Joking] No, that's not what's going on. But, with bigger rafts and bigger trips we bring something called a Groover, which is this big, basically, toilet so you're packing all that out. Because, if you're all going to the bathroom on like the same beaches and campgrounds and there's not many of them, it turns into a litter box and it's really gross.  **Inmn ** 19:41 I see. I've heard of this on--and maybe it seems like more...Curious on your perspective. So, I've heard of this on especially popular hiking trails and especially multi-day hiking trails that there are spaces where they've literally just become large toilets. And there's so much human shit around buried. It's a big problem ecologically.  **Blix ** 20:12 No, I think I've read a study where I feel like in a lot of national forest and parks the ground is just...they test soil and it always includes human feces, which is deeply disturbing to me. But, I honestly think--and maybe this is a hot take--I think river folks and people who are on the river are really good at packing out feces. And with...Only because--especially in canyons--and maybe this is different out east--but again, there are only these small little spaces that can be used for camping. So again, if somebody shits everywhere, for some reason, people are going to know. And also the National Monument, at least where I work, keeps track of who's camping--because they assigned campsites to people where they can go--so they would probably know the party that like pooped everywhere. And also, they won't let you on the river unless you have a Groover or a way to pack out your feces. Like, they won't let you. They check your gear list. So, it's a highly regulated and permitted activity. For now. That could change. But even then...I...Yeah, you just have to pack out your poop. And then we all pee in the river. That's just what you do. But yeah, I think typically river folks are better than hiking and yeah...There's emergencies, but we're always carrying Wag Bags too.  **Inmn ** 21:49 Wag Bags?  **Blix ** 21:50 It's basically like a dog bag for your own poop, right? Yeah. Yep. **Inmn ** 22:00 Wow. The river community is certainly, I feel like, better than a lot of other niche sub groups at naming things. **Blix ** 22:09 Oh, yeah. I think it...Even like rapids where I'm like, "Really? This is...this is what this rapid is called?" Like...  **Inmn ** 22:19 Like what?  **Blix ** 22:22 I think a lot of them are just intense names. But, like one of them's called Schoolboy or like Fluffy Bunny Rapid or whatever the hell. And, it's like this is...Yeah, I don't know. We have, I feel like, nicknames for a lot of stuff, but...I guess it separates us from the other people? [Said unconvincingly] But, I think guides and river folk also get a bad rap for being adrenaline junkie, like really intense, obnoxious people. So, I won't say that it's a perfect community by any means because it's not, but it's definitely creative. **Inmn ** 23:03 What are some of the dangers of river travel in general, but I guess, you know, specifically we're talking about packrafting or camping as you raft. **Blix ** 23:13 Oh, man. Yeah, there's a lot. I'm trying to think of what I talk about in my safety talk of things we need to be aware of as people on rivers. I think, in general, with any outdoor activity there's the risks of cuts and bruises and broken bones and infections and just things that can happen day to day even if you're not on a river. So, like camp dangers. Which, I think a big thing with rivers that I see are like injured feet with people taking their shoes off on beaches and then running around and running into the water and getting a stick up their foot. [Inmn makes a horrified reaction noise] Yeah, or cutting their foot on a rock. But, river specific dangers, my own standard is I never want to be in the water. Like, out of my boat in the water. I don't enjoy swimming whitewater. It's a personal project I've tried to work on this past summer by forcing myself to swim in rapids. But, hazards that I think of for packrafting is the same with any other--like even if I was in a big raft I'd be thinking about the same thing--but, Keeper Holes, which is a funny...So think about a huge boulder or rock in a river and there's water pouring over it. There's certain...We call them holes because it creates this like giant space behind the rock where the water is kind of...it can recirculate. And if you fall in, or not fall, but float or are getting carried downstream into one of these, there is a risk that you will not be able to swim out of it where you're just getting recirculated underwater.   **Inmn ** 24:59 I see, yeah.  **Blix ** 25:00 Eternally.  **Inmn ** 25:01 Eternally.  **Blix ** 25:02 Yeah. And, I know you said you have fears about rivers. I don't want to freak you out, but... **Inmn ** 25:11 No, please.  **Blix ** 25:13 Okay.  **Inmn ** 25:14 Yeah, I have an utter fascination with water and water travel and also a, you know, horrifying fear of water, which is weird because I'm a triple water sign, but moderately terrified. **Blix ** 25:28 I think it's okay to be afraid of rivers, because when things go wrong, they go wrong very quickly. And you also are on a timeline if someone is in the water, if that makes sense. But, another thing that I think about for hazards is something called a Strainer. So that's when... **Inmn ** 25:29 Y'all are really good at naming things. **Blix ** 25:29 I know, I know. It's terrifying. So, it's when a tree or log falls into the river. And, the way I describe it in my safety talk is when you use strainers at home and you dump the water through, the water goes through, but the noodles get stuck, right?  **Inmn ** 26:10 Yeah.  **Blix ** 26:10 We are human noodles.  **Inmn ** 26:12 Oh God.  **Blix ** 26:12 So, when there's logs or sticks, they tend to pile up in the river and create this huge entrapment hazard. So, if you get flushed into one of those, it's pretty difficult to get out. Like, you will probably get trapped. Another thing is something called foot entrapment, which happens when rivers are shallower. And this is when you're in the water and you can feel the bottom of the river and you're thinking, "Oh, I'm gonna stand up to stop myself." So, you stand up. There's tons of rocks and sticks under the water. Your foot can get stuck under them and push you underwater because you're still...like the pressure of the water is still coming on to you. Does that makes sense? [Inmn makes an affirmative sound] So, you don't ever want to stop yourself with your feet. **Inmn ** 27:01 Okay, that would be my first instinct. **Blix ** 27:04 Yeah, don't do that. Yeah, that's a huge hazard. It's super easy to avoid. For me, that would be the scariest thing that could happen hazard-wise on a river, as my own person. And...because your instinct is "I'm gonna put my feet down to stand up." Yeah, but I've had close calls with foot entrapment. And, if you have even one of them, you will never do it again, just because of how quick the water will push you under. Super scary. Another hazard...[Laughing. Overwhelmed] I'll just keep going? **Inmn ** 27:41 Please tell me all of the ways that I can perish on the river. Which will definitely mean that I will try packrafting. [Dry and sarcastic] **Blix ** 27:49 Yeah. I think you should. It's super fun. I think, again, being aware of these hazards and knowing what to do in situations or read the river. Reading rivers is going to empower you. And I think fear is just a lot of what we don't understand or know, right? And on rivers like--I mean, there's also very legitimate fears of like, "This is fucked."--but, rivers, usually if I can see a log in the river, I know to not go near it. If I'm in the water, I know not to stand up and put my feet down to stop myself. But... **Inmn ** 28:31 No, that makes sense. That is the line that we keep saying on this podcast is preparedness is all about preparing for things that you're afraid of so that you don't have to think about them anymore because you have a plan. And this seems to just be that.  **Blix ** 28:48 Yeah. No, and I'm terrified of all these things, but I should know what to do if that happens. Yeah, there's... I'm trying to think. Other hazards are like Sieves where it's like rock fall and it funnels you through a really tight space and you can get jammed in there. Undercut walls or rocks is when the water erodes away the space underneath it and creates a pocket for you to get sucked under and into. [Inmn makes noises of terror] I'm so sorry. **Inmn ** 29:24 You all can't see me obviously. But, I assume I have this look of just visceral terror.  **Blix ** 29:31 Yeah, that's all right. That's...Usually when I give a safety talk, everyone's faces turn from excitement to complete terror. Or, sometimes kids start crying and I'm like, "Okay, let's go have fun on the river today!" Those are kind of the big ones that I can think of off the top of my head besides drowning. Drowning is...You know, cold water is a huge one where if you're In the water and it's freezing, your body is gonna start shutting down. I think you have 10 minutes to like figure it out.  **Inmn ** 30:07 Ten minutes!?   **Blix ** 30:07 Yeah. I think sometimes even less time. **Inmn ** 30:10 In like what temperature water? **Blix ** 30:14 Um. Oh geez. I feel like 50 degrees, maybe 60? I think it also is body dependent and how well your body is insulated or able to keep warm. Yeah, there's definitely...Like, the start of my season, I'm wearing a dry suit. Which is...Are you? I guess I could explain?  **Inmn ** 30:38 Yeah, a dry suit keeps you dry. Wetsuit keeps you a little bit wet but in a way that is insulative and warm? **Blix ** 30:45 Yeah, so like wetsuits work by, you get wet, but the water close to your body, that's contained in the wetsuit, warms up to your body temperature. So, it's keeping you--at least that's how I understand it--so, it's keeping you somewhat warm. Dry suit is a suit you wear that has gaskets over your wrists and neck and your feet. You're completely enclosed in this goretex super suit. You look super cool. But nothing...You could wear street clothes underneath and they would stay perfectly dry. **Inmn ** 31:17 So you can go LARP [Live Action Role Play] in your like "Dune" LARP?  **Blix ** 31:22 Yeah,basically, it's like a...What is it, still suit? But the opposite. It's not keeping moisture in. Just keeping you dry and warm, hopefully. But yeah. Those are like the hazards I can think of off the top of my head. **Inmn ** 31:39 And then there's the obvious ones, like anything related to camping or being outdoors? **Blix ** 31:43 Yeah. And, you know, you probably want to wear a helmet when you're rafting because of impacts with rocks or...You know, like, there's a lot of things that can go wrong once you're in the water, depending on what kind of rapid you're in or anything like that. **Inmn ** 32:03 Yeah. And there's a thing called swiftwater rescue? **Blix ** 32:11 Yep, um, I am swiftwater rescue certified. And I think if anyone is doing any type of river activity that you should definitely take the class. I don't know. It's expensive, but the knowledge you gained from it, I think, just keeps not only yourself safe as you can be on the river but everybody else around you. And it teaches you things like wading correctly, you know, throw bag techniques, if you wrap a boat, or how to unpin a raft that's wrapped around a rock potentially, techniques for helping people who are like in a foot entrapment situation, which isn't great, swimming out to people, how to swim in whitewater, or try to swim in Whitewater, how to, if you can't get away from a strainer, what to do if you are coming upon logs and sticks in the water. I will say my swiftwater class kind of terrified me because it just made me hyper aware of everything that could go wrong and then what I would possibly have to do to help somebody. But yeah, super intense class physically and mentally. And, yeah, it taught me a lot. But I do feel like I would be able to help in a rescue situation instead of just being some random person who's like just panicking and being like, "I don't know what to do!" So, that feels good. But I would probably still panic to a certain degree. **Inmn ** 33:52 That makes sense, because the principle of any kind of first aid or rescue is, "Don't become another patient."  **Blix ** 34:02 Right?  **Inmn ** 34:03 And so, if you're not trained to rescue someone from one of those situations,  it might be just more dangerous to try to rescue them. **Blix ** 34:13 Yeah. And it's frustrating. It makes me think, like, I take a lot of families down the river and there's, you know, small kids. And, parents always make the comment, "Well, if my kid goes in, I'm gonna jump in after them," which is, you know, then me as a guide, I have to figure out in that scenario, possibly, "Am I saving the parent or the kid?"  **Inmn ** 34:14 Yeah.  **Blix ** 34:14 If I can. Obviously, I want to try to save both but...and I always tell parents, "Hey, if you're not trained in swiftwater rescue, I would not recommend jumping out of my raft to help your kid. You're more help to me in this raft than you are in the water trying to help your child." **Inmn ** 35:02 Yeah. Do you ever just tell them bluntly, "If you do that, then I will be in a situation where I have to choose between which one of you to save." **Blix ** 35:11 Yeah, no. Yeah, I do tell them that if they're being very serious about it and I also try to remind folks that untrained first responders have a very high mortality rate. Which, it's like, you know, I don't understand because I don't have children, but I've seen people I care about swimming in rapids and of course I want to help them but jumping into whitewater is never a good solution. But yeah, I do tell them, "You're gonna make me have a really hard decision to save you or your child, possibly." So. Yeah, it just makes it more complicated. **Inmn ** 36:02 To switch gears a little bit, you know, away from all the grim horror...  **Blix ** 36:07 Yeah.  **Inmn ** 36:08 ...And into some more but differently contextualized grim horror. So, one of the big reasons I wanted to have someone on to talk about packrafting is that we have a lot of...I think knowing different ways to travel is incredibly important and, you know, coupled with my fear of water but also my fascination with water and boat travel, is when I saw "Fellowship of the Ring" when I was ten all I could think about was boat travel, boat travel, boat travel. **Blix ** 36:49 As one does when they watch that movie, more so than anything else in that movie. [Laughing] **Inmn ** 36:53 Yeah, they really...They really made a fun choice...or Tolkein when writing that and they're like, "And then they got on boats," and it's like holy crap. Incredible. How do I get a boat? **Blix ** 37:05 How do I get a boat that looks that cool?  **Inmn ** 37:09 How do I get a boat that looks that cool? And, you know, I feel like the boats that they have in that book are, they're made by elves, and so they're kind of packraftish in that they're abnormally light.  **Blix ** 37:24 Yes.  **Inmn ** 37:25 And so they like do--I'm going to use a fun word that I just learned, I think--portage.  **Blix ** 37:30 Yes.  **Inmn ** 37:31 They get the points where they're like, "Yeah, that's a waterfall. I guess we're gonna pick up the boat and carry it around." **Blix ** 37:37 Yeah. And it's a super light elf boat, so it weighs nothing. I'm sure that one person could carry it, knowing the elves. **Inmn ** 37:43 Yeah. But, the part that was really interesting to me, too, is the reasons why they took to the river and why I'm interested in learning about packrafting, which is, you know, the big reason that they did that was to sneak past the orcs ,which...or the enemy who had all the roads watched, they had the woods patrolled, and they were suddenly in the situation where they were like, "Well, we got to get there somehow."  And so, they took to the river. And so, the thing that I...The piece that I want to bring into the context now is from a situation of preparedness, whether that's preparing for road closures due to the malicious setting of checkpoints or the road is destroyed due to some other kind of disaster...You know, these disasters could be that a right-wing militia has taken over your state, and you're trying to leave that state right, to a more environmentally related disaster has destroyed some kind of key infrastructure, and you are looking for an alternative means to get somewhere. And yeah, I'm curious...I'm wondering if you have ever thought about this and if you have any opinions if...would packrafting help you? Could packrafting be a useful thing in your preparedness kit? **Blix ** 39:18 Yeah, I've definitely thought about this. I think it...Well, it depends. I think in Arizona, we don't have a ton of rivers that we could--and they all for the most part are like...you know, there is an endpoint. And they are going literally...Like, once you're on the river, you are stuck going that way. I do think because of...Getting to the entry point--I'm just thinking of the Salt river because it's the river that we have here. Also, you could do the Grand Canyon, but that's really intense... **Inmn ** 39:59 And like maybe our context out here in the west in Arizona is like...It's not specifically what I'm thinking of. **Blix ** 40:06 Yeah, just in general. **Inmn ** 40:07 Where, there's obviously other places with much more dense and spread out waterways.  **Blix ** 40:13 Yeah. I think it would be a very quick and efficient way to travel if you had a specific place you're going to along that route because you're not encumbered by like...Like, if people are backpacking or biking, you can't just start cutting...Like, backpacking you could cut right into a forest. But, if I was on a bike, I couldn't just turn my bike off the road and just start riding through a forest. Like, that would be super slow. I'd probably be walking my bike a lot. Whereas with river travel, you can go--I think it's, again, river dependent on the speed of the water and a lot of that stuff...But, I don't imagine that people would be patrolling waterways the way they would do with roads. The only thing I think about is if you're on a river anywhere, you'd have to think about when I need to exit before I get to go past a town or go under a bridge, because I think bridges would be huge points where people would post up at, or entry points into a certain area. So, you'd have to think about when I would need to get off to avoid those places. And then how would I get back onto the river? Can I get back onto it? Is there an access point? I'd be thinking about, you know, are their dams on the way? But yeah, honestly, if I could find a way to get onto the Salt River, I would try to post up in there for a while. Especially during the initial fallout. Because I think, if I can anticipate that and get to the river, I could stay in there with enough food in my packraft to be there for maybe two or three weeks because I have unlimited water for the most part, if the Salt's flowing, but it's a very steep narrow canyon that people can't access very well. But, I do wonder if other people would have the same idea with like, "There's water there. And it's hard to get to." **Inmn ** 40:14 Yeah, like, that's the interesting thing about it is it provides these weird little--not like short cuts--but these fairly easy routes through a lot of places that could otherwise be hard to access, but you're also then stuck on it. So yeah, it seems like a double-edge sword. **Blix ** 42:16 It is. And I think, especially with really remote rivers, like even the rivers that I guide on, there's pretty much one way to get in, and then you're in a canyon for a really long time, and there's one way to get out. And like there's a few evacuation points here and there that we've used--they're not great to hike out of--but, I would worry that those sites would also be...Like, would people think to have guards there or set up there to catch people coming down the river? You know? Like, possibly. You know, who knows? I also just...I don't think like...Like, when I think right-wing militia, I feel like they all have jet boats. So, they're not going to be thinking about these little streams and stuff that you can take a packraft on. **Inmn ** 43:37 Yeah, and there's so many weird small water arrays. You know, not here in Arizona, but... **Blix ** 43:41 Right. Well, I'm just thinking like Minnesota, there's tons of creeks and rivers and lakes and there's islands in the lakes that are...Like, think places you can get to that you could like...If it's only accessible via water, you could have stashes there that other people couldn't get to. **Inmn ** 44:02 Yeah. So, a weird dream that I had as a 20 year old oogle.  **Blix ** 44:10 Yes. Perfect. [Laughing] **Inmn ** 44:15 Was to set up funny little like--I didn't realize that I was thinking about this like being a prepper--I was like, "I want to set up all these like little caches. Like, I want to build these weird sheds with bikes and little like inflatable rafts and food stores underneath them. And so you could just, you know, ride trains or whatever and just end up at the weird little safe house, bunker ,like whatever, cache. I got weirdly obsessed with it. I wish that I had been cool enough to have actually done it, but I absolutely did not. Only fantasized about it.  **Blix ** 44:54 No, I think...I do think it's a great option. I don't think it's the end-all thing that you should completely stick to. I think it should be like a multimodal thing. I think, honestly, backpacking and packrafting is like the best combination. Because, I think about with just backpacking, like what if there is a river you need to cross? Or, a body of water that you have to cross and you don't want to swim with a huge backpack? I don't know. I just...And I don't think people...Like, they're gonna be traveling by road, bikes, cars, like I don't think packrafts are well known enough, currently, that people would be looking for crafts in water, especially in smaller waterways. **Inmn ** 44:54 Yeah, yeah. And I feel like that is exactly what the Fellowship of the Ring thought. **Blix ** 45:50 Yes. Yes. I also think...One thing is like, what if the orcs just went to the river edge? They could just pick them off. Like they're moving fast, but I also think you could shoot arrows at them? **Inmn ** 46:09 So, they did at some point. They only traveled at night to make it harder for them to shoot at them. **Blix ** 46:14 Yeah, Right. Right. No, it's okay. **Inmn ** 46:17 But, you know, we do have this dissimilar...We're not on an equal playing field with like bows and arrows in the dark vs the kind of technology that people have access to now with guns and things like that. That would be my first thing is like, if I was going down a major waterway in a canyon, like I would probably not choose this as a way to escape a militia. Like, you're on a canyon wall with a long range gun... **Blix ** 46:47 Yeah, for sure. **Inmn ** 46:48 ...And I'm a tiny slow moving object out in the open... **Blix ** 46:51 Right. No, It's something that I also think about where it would be so easy to just put yourself in a really bad spot if you chose the wrong waterway to go on. Like, I would never be like, "I would use a packraft to travel the Mississippi in those types of times," because I think people would just be near them. I do think though, like, hard to access canyons are still...Like, if you needed to just lay low for a while, would be the place to go. Because, I think the amount of effort it would take to post up on a canyon edge in some of those places is astronomical. Like, no one, I feel like, is going to go--unless you're someone who was really important for people to get to or--like, no one's going to put in that effort, especially in the desert with water being so scarce and like...Yeah. **Inmn ** 46:52 Yeah, Always fun to think about these, you know...Like, "fun." ["Fun," said in a dry sarcastic and questioning way] These terror fantasies that we might be encountered with in the next decade or...currently of far-right violence and having to figure out creative ways to escape it. But, also always want to think about more environmentally related disasters. Like I think...It's like there's things that I...I get really scared here in the desert. Like, one of the big things that I am scared of is getting physically trapped here if there's like gas and energy crisis. **Blix ** 48:33 Oh, right. Yes. Yeah. **Inmn ** 48:34 Figuring out alternative ways to leave--which like, packrafting is not the solution to do that--but thinking about in other places, like, you know, if we're not expecting...like, if our main threat model isn't far-right violence, could packrafting or river travel in general--and maybe we're graduating to the larger raft at this point--could river travel be a helpful thing during other kinds of disasters? **Blix ** 49:06 I think, well, I think of forest fires, like escaping to a body of water or a canyon is a great way to try to mitigate being trapped in a forest that's literally on fire. Because a lot...hopefully nothing's going to catch on fire in the water. That'd be wild.  **Inmn ** 49:06 Stranger things have happened. **Blix ** 49:06 Yeah, I know. So yeah, I think as a means to escape forest fires is great. I think the one thing I think about, especially here in the West, is where our water is going to go. And as someone who guides on a tributary to the Grand Canyon, and the Grand Canyon obviously feeding into Lake Powell and Glenn Canyon and all that stuff, people are constantly talking about water and water rights. And, you know, my fear is that we're...People are going to start hoarding. And by people, I mean, companies and government, they're going to hoard water in these giant reservoirs. And, they're not going to release any to fill up canyons and river beds because it's just going to be such a critical resource. And my thought is that when it gets to that point, they are going to shut off the reservoirs from releasing water and they are just going to keep all of it.  **Inmn ** 49:44 Oh no. **Blix ** 50:18 And, I don't know that river travel will be feasible in the West, except if it's on an undammed river, which there's only...I think the Yampa River, which is a river I guide on, is the last undammed tributary to the Grand Canyon. It is like one of the last wild rivers, which is super susceptible to floods. So, that's another disaster. Whereas with climate change, we're getting these more extreme...Like, they had almost record breaking snowfall in Colorado in the area that feeds into this river. So, the river was flowing at this...It was fine at like 22,000 CFS, which is cubic feet per second. And the way I describe this to people, it's like if I threw a rope from one riverbank to the other, and every second 22,000 basketball sized amounts of water is flowing by.  **Inmn ** 51:35 Wow.   **Blix ** 51:35 Or you could say baby-sized. 22,000 babies are floating by every second. So, it's a ton of water, which being on a river that has that...And so it can be up to, you know, I think the highest flow the Yampa has ever been is like 30,000, which is...I can't even fathom how scary that river would be. But, it can go all the way down to no flow at all. So like, if you can't...if people take out river gauges there's no way of knowing what the flows are going to be for rivers. You would have to show up there with your watercraft and be like, "Well, I hope there's water for me to escape," which I think river travel in the east or a place where there's more water is a better solution than river travel out here in the West. But, as far as natural disasters go and things that could happen, like, if you're trying to escape somewhere due to that, I think we're in a pretty not great place here. Like, the only river I can think of would be going down the Grand. Which is really big water. It ends in...you know, like...You know, like, it's so dependent on...and especially like what if they blow up dams? What if they blow up the reservoirs? Which, what if you're camped along that canyon and someone upstream blows up the reservoir? This is again, all things I've thought about, where it's like, you're gonna get washed away. **Inmn ** 53:11 Yeah, very true. They did just do that in Ukraine. Russia blew up the largest reservoir in Europe. **Blix ** 53:20 Oh, wait. Yes. Yeah, I did see that. Yep. So that's something...I mean, it's something I think about where I think people would blow that up, especially if people downstream needed water. **Inmn ** 53:34 Yeah. Yeah. **Blix ** 53:38 Sorry this is...[Both making sounds about how grim this all is] But...I know...But, I also think the river lends itself to...You know, like, there's fish. You can eat fish, you can...There's lots of food and really fertile soil that can grow along rivers. So, if you had to post up and figure it out, like, I would want to be close to a body of water. **Inmn ** 54:03 Thank you for bringing it back to hope and why this could be helpful. **Blix ** 54:05 Yeah, right. And I think a thing with river stuff as well, and why I love it so much, is it's not an activity that you necessarily want to do alone. In fact, I would like recommend that no one do any river activity alone. But like, you want to be with a community of people on the water, like setting up safety, and sending someone downstream to check that there's no river hazards, and then like having people come through, and you're working as a team constantly. And, you can have people...Like, if someone is injured, someone else could take more gear and like it's...You can carry more things in a pack raft than you could on your back because like--I mean, eventually I think you'd have to carry them on your back--but the water is going to help you with that weight. Or, you can even pull another empty packraft behind you with more gear. Yeah, I think I would very much want to be close to a body or water or a river of some kind. **Inmn ** 54:07 Cool. Um, I think I...One of my last questions is--I'm expecting the answer to be grim again [Blix makes a disappointing groan]--but I'm curious as someone who like works on waterways in the West, how are they? What are they like with climate change? **Blix ** 55:26 Oh, yeah. River or the canyons or the water itself? **Inmn ** 55:33 Everything. Yeah, water and canyons in the West. Yeah, I'm terrified to hear the answer. **Blix ** 55:42 So, I think I notice...Like, when they had to fill up Glen Canyon, I think it was last year, they did a big dam release from the Flaming Gorge dam, which is up river where I guide. So, I'm kind of hyper aware of when shit is bad downstream because they have to do these big releases. But I know this year was a really good year for rivers, especially the ones I guide on, because of the large snowfall that they got in Colorado. Like, we had really high nice water forever. The rivers were all really healthy. But, I think I've...Two years ago I took a group of politicians from Utah down the river. They were like Congress people. Because my company did it. I wasn't like, "I want to take these people..." No, I would never be like, "I want to take these people down the river." But< the point of it was to show these--they were all men--to show these men that the rivers were worth saving, and not like damming up, not drilling for oil and everything in this area. And the moment we got back in the vans to shuttle back, they started talking about canyons they had seen to dam up along the route we had gone on.  **Inmn ** 57:04 Oh my god.  **Blix ** 57:07 But, I think it's because all the water that I guide on is already owned by somebody downstream. **Inmn ** 57:18 Okay, like, “owned by” because it gets used? **Blix ** 57:21 Yes. Like, the Green River gives water to 33 million people. But, it's bizarre to think about water as being something that's owned? **Inmn ** 57:40 I thought it was like that one thing that wasn't for a while. **Blix ** 57:43 Same. No, it's coming to light that it has been. Yeah. But, we mention that to a lot of people we take down the river that all this water belongs to somebody else. Like, this is not ours. This is not like our collective water. **Inmn ** 58:00 Yeah. It's not here for our collective survival. **Blix ** 58:03 Yeah, no, it's for somebody downstream. Which, I mean, they need water too. But I think it's...honestly the rivers I guide on--and maybe this is again is a hot take--but I am not hopeful that they will flow within the next 10 years. I think as water rights and like water wars become more prevalent, I think states are going to start withholding. Like, I think Flaming Gorge is mostly in Wyoming and they could decide to just not--I think it would have a chain reaction if they decided to not leave water let water out. Because all the farms downstream would die. Blah, blah, blah. People would be without that. But um, yeah. But, I'm also, with climate change, it was odd. Like, the first year I worked there, there was no water, there was hardly any water coming down the river. It was super low. Our boats were getting stuck. And I just became hyper aware of how fucked stuff was for some reason. But then this year was so good for water that I was like, "Oh, maybe it won't be so bad." But then I keep...You know, like I think it really...Who's to say? If they dam up more rivers, which I think they might start, then I think that's going to change the game a lot for river travel and it's going to be really dependent on how much water we have access to. **Inmn ** 58:03 Yeah, yeah. Which, that's one of the big key problems is not necessarily there being lack of water, but rather that water is being mismanaged or hoarded. **Blix ** 59:46 Yeah, I think it's a combination of all of that. And where I guide it's desert, but then the valley after the canyon is all alfalfa fields, which is a really water intensive crop.  So then and I...Like, they flood their fields. And it's just like this disconnect of this is not like an infinite resource. And, it's interesting to me that that is this...Yeah, there's a whole lot to unpack with water rights and water usage. And, I think that could even trickle to out East. You know, because who's to say that they won't suffer droughts and experience creeks and rivers drying up? But...I know that is kind of a grim answer. But... **Inmn ** 59:47 The name of the show is Live Like the World is Dying.  **Blix ** 1:00:46 True.  **Inmn ** 1:00:47 Okay. Well, that's about all the time that we have for today. Is there? Is there anything else? Is there anything that I didn't ask you that I should have asked you or that you would really love to bring into the conversation? Or have any last words of hope for the river? Or just like why...Is packrafting fun? Is it just fun? **Blix ** 1:01:13 It is fun. Yeah, I really want to encourage anyone who's curious about going on rivers or river travel, I love it. Because, I think I mentioned, it's such a community oriented activity versus backpacking and bike packing and other stuff I do that's very, "You're the individual out there fending for yourself," for river stuff I really love because you're always working as a team. You're always trying to keep everybody safe. You learn a lot about yourself. Learning to read rivers, I think, is like a superhero skill. Like, I feel like a tracker. Like, I feel like Aragorn, like, "Oh, I can read this like little miniscule thing that maybe other people missed. And I know..." Like, it's a really cool thing to look at a river and being able to tell what is causing certain waves or currents. Understanding that, I think is...Even if you're just someone who has to cross a river every now then, whether you're backpacking or bikepacking, like being able to figure out the safest place to cross is an important skill to have. But, river river travel and rafting and all that is super fun. Yeah, I would love to have more friends who do river stuff. So yeah. **Inmn ** 1:01:22 Cool. Well, thanks so much for coming on. And good luck on the river. **Blix ** 1:02:38 Thank you so much. **Inmn ** 1:02:43 Thanks so much for listening. If you enjoyed the show then go packrafting with your bike and then please tell me about it or invite me along to live out my "Lord of the Rings" fantasies. Or, you can just tell people about the show. You can support this podcast by telling people about it. You can support the show by talking about it on social media, by rating, and reviewing, and doing whatever the nameless algorithm calls for. And, you can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/strangersinatangledwilderness. Our Patreon helps pay for things like transcriptions or our lovely audio editor, Bursts, as well as going to support our publisher, Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness. 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