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“We really wanted to make a game that would encourage creators to make more weird stuff.” Low budgets, tight spaces, and a DIY mentality. As it turns out, indie filmmaking and creating escape rooms have a lot in common. James Hamer-Morton & Charlie Bond of Deadlocked Escape Rooms in Reading, UK, know this better than anyone. They joined us on REPOD to talk about creating their quirky, puzzle-driven games. James and Charlie actually met as actors on the set of a film, and they've been partners in life and business ever since. David even wrote a post about one of their projects, Echoes of Darkness: A Star Wars Fan Film . These origins really honed their “do-it-yourself” ethos. As Charlie puts it, “It originally stems from a lack of funds. But also it's enjoyable to do it yourself, and to learn a new skill in the process.” Where Deadlocked really shines though is in their creativity. Their games have quirky mechanics and stories. They've employed clever tricks to make the sets feel larger than they are. Relying on quick wits and creativity have allowed Deadlocked to stay nimble. During the pandemic, they created a wonderful virtual game called The Insiders that gave them global recognition in the escape room world. This led to them giving a talk at the very first RECON about Adapting Your Escape Room Business to New Mediums. James and Charlie have spent the better part of a decade building one of the UK's most distinctive escape room companies. Deadlocked is currently ranked the #1 escape room in the UK, and their newest game, The Reading Witch, recently topped the TERPECA rankings for England. One of my favorite stories from this episode is about the time they were playing an escape room and they stopped mid-game to help the owners fix a broken prop. They are two of the most charismatic, creative, and relentlessly hands-on people in the business, and I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it.       Episode Sponsors We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: REA Patreon Backers, PG's Playhouse, Buzzshot, and the Reality Escape Convention. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   Support Us On Patreon Today Love escape rooms as much as we do? At Room Escape Artist, we've been analyzing, reviewing, and exploring the world of immersive games since 2014. We help players find the best experiences, and push the industry forward with well-researched, rational, and reasonably humorous escape room and immersive gaming content and events. By becoming a Patreon supporter, you're not just backing a blog — you're fueling a mission to make the escape room and immersive gaming community stronger, more thoughtful, and more connected. Access exclusive Patreon content such as: The Bonus Aftershow The Spoilers Club Early access to escape room Tour tickets and REA articles. Your Patreon support goes toward our mission: paying our contributors, funding our infrastructure, and supporting deep research and industry advocacy.   PG's Playhouse If you love wordplay, puzzles, and trivia, this is the podcast for you! PG's Playhouse recreates a fun game night, all in a short, 30-minute format. Of course, what's game night without making new friends? We bring on different guests for the different episodes. Each episode features a puzzle packed with wordplay and trivia, a short chat with the guest, and a segment exploring an interesting topic. I hope you'll take a listen and play along with us at PG's Playhouse.   Reality Escape Convention Our convention, RECON, will be in Laval, Quebec Canada on August 16th & 17th, 2026. RECON offers a curated collection of talks and experiences exploring the business and art of escape room and immersive game creation. All are welcome at this event that is crafted around professionals and aspiring professionals.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Steve Ewing Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht

Send us Fan MailRyan Ching is a Hawaii-based entrepreneur, chef, and social media storyteller who co-founded Ry's Poke Shack on the North Shore of Oahu in 2021 alongside his wife, Khannie. Originally trained as an architect with a doctorate in architecture from the University of Hawaii, he pivoted to the food industry during the pandemic. His restaurant utilizes a customized, made-to-order preparation method inspired by his grandfather's traditional techniques. This approach earned the establishment a spot on Yelp's Top 100 Local Businesses in the United States and a featured segment on Netflix's Street Food: USA series. The business has since expanded outside of Hawaii, opening Southern California locations in Huntington Beach and Pasadena.This episode covers Ryan's career transition from architectural design to restaurant ownership and the daily operational philosophy behind his fresh poke service. The conversation details the growth of Ry's Poke Shack from a single local setup into a multi-state brand, focusing heavily on its expansion into the San Gabriel Valley marketplace. Key topics include leveraging social media platforms to build brand equity, managing supply chains across different regions, and maintaining quality standards while scaling a family business model.For San Gabriel Valley viewers, this episode provides a behind-the-scenes look at a business that recently established a local footprint in Pasadena. Ryan's established audience will gain insight into the business logistics and personal motivation driving the brand's growth beyond the shores of Oahu. Additionally, individuals searching for information on restaurant expansion strategies, culinary entrepreneurship, or authentic Hawaiian food culture will find clear, practical examples of how a modern brand scales without losing its traditional foundations.Subscribe to the MySGV Podcast to stay updated on the stories, leaders, and businesses moving into the San Gabriel Valley. If you found this conversation insightful, please share the episode with a friend, neighbor, or fellow food enthusiast.You can watch this Yelp Top 100 News Feature to see the broadcast coverage of Ryan's restaurant earning its national business ranking._______________Music CreditsIntroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OGStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG__________________My SGV Podcast:Website: www.mysgv.netNewsletter: Beyond the MicPatreon: MySGV Podcastinfo@sgvmasterkey.com

We continue our episodes of the Auto Remarketing Podcast originating from the Live Stage, which was sponsored by SYCN Auto Logistics, during the Used Car Industry Summit in Miami this spring. As vehicle ownership costs now exceed $12,000 per year and repair and maintenance prices have risen roughly 30–40% since 2020, Kathleen Long, who is vice president of business operations and strategy with Yelp, said the first mechanical repair has become a defining behavioral inflection point for used-car owners. Long then explained to Cherokee Media Group's Joe Overby how that juncture can impact dealerships and their service customers.

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.  

In this episode of the Cannabis Accounting Podcast, host Raymond Guns sits down with @luna_stower (Luna Stower), founder of Luna Stower Strategies and cannabis brand-marketing expert, to explore what it actually takes to build credibility and lasting impact in this industry.Luna was employee #1 at both Jetty Extracts] and Ispire Vape, helping navigate two very different public exits. She has been working with cannabis for over two decades, is a certified Ganjier, sits on the NCIA board and multiple other industry organizations, and consults globally across the Americas and Europe.Luna opens up about:

Google just stood on stage at I/O 2026 and named pet care by name. Starting this summer, Google's AI agent will call your business on a client's behalf to check availability and pricing — and the businesses it can't read won't make the list. This episode breaks down what changed, the 7.22-word stat that just broke traditional SEO, the six-rule blog structure AI actually cites, the four places your reviews need to live, and the four things every pet business owner needs to do this week before the rollout hits. Timestamps [0:00] — Welcome + the CC story from February (the strainer in action) [3:00] — Why AI literacy is the new business literacy [4:30] — Google I/O: the biggest change to Search in 25 years [6:00] — The 7.22-word stat that just broke traditional SEO [8:30] — AI Mode hits one billion users — what that means for your visibility [10:30] — The new game: ranking vs. being citable [13:30] — The first 100 words rule + the brochure problem [16:00] — The 6-rule blog structure AI will actually cite [20:00] — Why Google Analytics is lying to you (and where to look instead) [22:30] — The Google quote: pet care named by name [25:30] — What it looks like when Google's AI agent calls your business [27:30] — Daily Brief + Gemini Spark for pet business owners [30:30] — Four things you can do this week (with the 4-place reviews framework) [33:30] — Close + Keep jumping In This Episode You'll Discover Why Google named pet care — by name, on stage — at I/O 2026, and what's actually rolling out this summer The 7.22-word AI search stat (and what your clients are actually typing into Google now) The 6-rule blog structure that gets your pet business cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode The 4 places your reviews need to live — and why having them only on Google looks suspicious to AI Why Google Analytics is hiding your AI traffic — and where the real fingerprints live Four things every pet business owner needs to do this week before the summer rollout About This Episode Bella Vasta — founder of Jump Consulting and host of Bella in Your Business — sits down to break down everything Google announced at I/O 2026, the biggest developer event of the year. Bella translates the keynote into pet-business plain English: what changed in Search, why the average AI Mode query is now 7.22 words instead of 4, the six-rule blog structure that AI engines actually cite, the four places your reviews need to live for AI to trust you, what it means that Google named pet care by name as one of the first categories its AI agent will call on behalf of clients, and exactly what business owners need to do this summer to stay in the conversation. She also closes the loop on a Google Labs experiment she flagged for The Jumpers community back in February — and now lives on the keynote stage. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Ep 428: ChatGPT Is Not Google Ep 433: 13 AI Pet Sitting Business Mindset Shifts Ep 421: Why AI Will Save Your Pet Business The AI Brain: The One File That Makes Every AI Sound Like You Google I/O 2026 keynote recap (Google blog) Book a website + AI visibility session with Bella Connect with Bella Website Sessions with Bella The Jumpers Mastermind Subscribe to Bella in Your Business Bella's Website Find Bella on Instagram + Facebook ? search Bella Vasta Frequently Asked Questions Q1: Is Google's AI really going to call my pet business? Yes. At Google I/O on May 19, 2026, Google announced that AI Mode will start performing tasks on behalf of users — including making reservations, booking appointments, and getting quotes. They named three industries to start: home services, beauty, and pet care. The agent will call businesses, check availability and pricing, and bring the results back to the searcher. Rollout begins in the United States this summer. Q2: What is the difference between SEO and AIO (AI Optimization)? SEO is about ranking — getting your page to the top of the blue-link results so a human clicks. AIO is about being citable — making sure an AI engine like ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Google AI Mode can read your website, understand what you do, and confidently recommend you when someone asks. Old SEO chased the click. AIO is about being in the answer itself. Both still matter, but AIO is now the gate. Q3: Why is my pet care business invisible on Google AI Mode? Most pet care websites read like a brochure — vague phrases like 'passionate care for your beloved pets' or 'tailored services for your pet's unique needs.' AI engines cannot cite that language because it does not answer a specific question. To show up in AI Mode, your pages need specific facts in the first 100 words: city, zip codes, services, prices, availability, and what kind of pets you specialize in. Specific. Real. Answerable. Q4: Why doesn't my Google Analytics show AI traffic? Google Analytics runs on JavaScript. The crawlers from ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode do not execute JavaScript, so they never trigger your Analytics tracking. That means even when AI bots visit your site every single day, your Analytics dashboard shows nothing. The only place AI bot visits show up is in your server logs. Ask your web host or developer for access to your raw server logs — that is where the AI fingerprints live. Q5: How long is the average AI Mode search now? According to Google's own one-year AI Mode data published in May 2026, the average AI Mode query is 7.22 words — almost double the average traditional Google search at 4 words. The top words used to begin an AI Mode search are What, How, I, Is, and Can. The top action words inside the search are find, information, identify, explain, and summarize. Pet care clients are no longer typing 'pet sitter Phoenix' — they are typing full conversational questions, which is why brochure-style websites built around three-word keywords are losing visibility fast. Q6: How do I structure a pet care blog so AI will cite it? Six rules. One — make your headline a question a real client would type. Two — answer that question in the first 100 words with a specific number, city, or service. Three — make every H2 heading a question too. Four — add an FAQ block with six to ten real Q&As and FAQ schema markup. Five — internally link to one other blog on your site and link back from it. Six — include an author bio with credentials, photo, years in business, and service area. That signals E-E-A-T (experience, expertise, authoritativeness, trust) — what AI engines look for when deciding what to cite. Q7: Where should I put my pet business reviews so AI can find them? Four places. Place one — your Google Business Profile (the floor). Place two — embedded on your website as real text (not screenshots), on a dedicated Reviews page AND on every service page, with schema markup. Place three — woven into your FAQ answers so reviews function as proof inside your actual responses. Place four — cross-platform on Yelp, Nextdoor, Facebook, and Bark, because AI engines look for citation consistency. A pet business with 300 reviews on Google and zero anywhere else looks suspicious to AI. The one with reviews distributed across four platforms looks like a real business. Q8: What are the four things every pet business owner needs to do this week? First, be your own client — open ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode and search 'best pet sitter in [your city].' See whether you appear. Second, read your homepage like an AI would and audit the first 100 words for specifics: city, services, prices, availability. Third, lock down your Google Business Profile — hours, phone number, services, service area, photos. Fourth, distribute your reviews across the four places listed above so AI sees you consistently cited as a real business. Full Episode Transcript You guys, on February 26th, I was inside my mastermind with the jumpers and I was talking about this tiny little what they call Google Labs, right? It's an experiment that they were doing. It's called CC. And CC was this email feature that it was so cool because every morning it would read your Gmail and your calendar and then hand you a prioritized summary of your day. What was urgent, what was next, all in one place with links to go to it. So now you're not having to read through your emails and your ? appointments and requests and things that had deadlines and not know it it just it was amazing. I was fired up and I told all my jumpers that like they all needed to be on it right now. And the response was also excitement, and other people signed up for it too. Some people had to get on the wait list because There was a wait list for it, but it was a really cool thing. And since February, I personally have been doing it. Now let's fast forward to May 19th, which you're gonna hear a lot about today. Google stood on a stage at their biggest developer conference of the year and announced it to the world. It was a new name. It was built into their Gemini app on the keynote stage in front of a billion people. And guys, this is exactly what I do. I take this stuff. That is out there, that is overwhelming, that is just like there's so much that you become paralyzed. And I put it through a strainer. I decide what is actually gonna be important to you, the small business owner. I distill it and I give it straight to you. That's exactly what I did. Okay. And I filter out the noise. I bring you the things that actually matter before they matter, before the headlines, before everyone else gets on top of it. That's what I've been doing since 2023, okay? And today's no different because AI literacy is the new business literacy. And if you're listening to this, you are one of the special people in the small business world that wants to learn and wants to know. You're not one of the ones that are sticking your head in the sand or paralyzed by fear. Do you have fear? Probably.

Everyone in tech is telling you to go faster. Eric stepped away from his role to do the opposite.In this conversation, we get into why so many people feel like they're falling behind in AI, and why that feeling is mostly manufactured. Eric makes the case that we're miscalibrated: assuming what's true for the 0.1% (the SF AI inner circle) is true for the 10%, when by definition almost no one is keeping up with that group. We talk about why judgment, not throughput, is the real bottleneck right now, why most AI products feel boring even as code output explodes, what the "flatten the org" experiments are actually measuring (spoiler: yesterday's stock price), and why people are leaving corporate roles at a rate that's hard to ignore.We also get into the parts nobody wants to say out loud: layoffs by email, the gap between who people are in private vs. on LinkedIn, the ghost routines after you leave a job, and what walking around San Francisco actually feels like when every billboard is AI and every person you pass looks depleted.If you've felt the FOMO and wondered whether the problem is you or the framing, this one's for you.Eric Weber is a data and product leader formerly at Grammarly, Yelp, LinkedIn, and Stitch Fix.

"We don't fear spoilers because a good room has more to offer than just the set that you saw in a photo. It must be something that you feel also." When most people think of an escape room, they think of puzzles, padlocks, with maybe a light narrative slapped on top. When Rémy Strobbe and the team at Live Cinema created Zone 51, however, they thought: okay, but what if instead of solving puzzles, you were inside a movie? Rémy is the co-founder and creative director of Live Cinema, based in Paris, France. He joins us on REPOD to talk about Zone 51, a jaw-dropping 120-minute experience set across 550 square meters, 25 rooms, 3 live performers , and a cinematic globe-spanning story. David calls it "one of  the most remarkable experiences that I have seen in the immersive world." Zone 51 begins the moment you walk through the door. Indeed, for those unaware, they might be convinced that they're here to watch an actual movie. As you can see, the set is absolutely gorgeous. Rémy talks candidly about the difficult journey to creating this game. Amongst their troubles, they had a construction partner go bankrupt mid-build and take €80,000 with them, and a pandemic that halted production for over a year. He also shares the secrets behind the tight pipelining schedule that makes this project financially feasible. I especially loved hearing Rémy talk about their philosophy on marketing and allowing players to record their games. Live Cinema leans into sharing striking visuals. As Rémy put it, a good experience has more to offer than just what you see in a photo. And those photos are spectacular. Zone 51 is currently bookable in French, with limited English sessions available by email. English availability is expected to expand by fall 2026 — which happens to align perfectly with the Escape Immerse Explore Paris Tour. Zone 51 (review coming soon) will be on the Tour, along with a few other games from the same creators at Lock Academy. If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining us on the Tour, if it hasn't already sold out!     Episode Sponsors We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: REA Patreon Backers, PG's Playhouse, Buzzshot, and the Reality Escape Convention. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   Support Us On Patreon Today Love escape rooms as much as we do? At Room Escape Artist, we've been analyzing, reviewing, and exploring the world of immersive games since 2014. We help players find the best experiences, and push the industry forward with well-researched, rational, and reasonably humorous escape room and immersive gaming content and events. By becoming a Patreon supporter, you're not just backing a blog — you're fueling a mission to make the escape room and immersive gaming community stronger, more thoughtful, and more connected. Access exclusive Patreon content such as: The Bonus Aftershow The Spoilers Club Early access to escape room Tour tickets and REA articles. Your Patreon support goes toward our mission: paying our contributors, funding our infrastructure, and supporting deep research and industry advocacy.   PG's Playhouse If you love wordplay, puzzles, and trivia, this is the podcast for you! PG's Playhouse recreates a fun game night, all in a short, 30-minute format. Of course, what's game night without making new friends? We bring on different guests for the different episodes. Each episode features a puzzle packed with wordplay and trivia, a short chat with the guest, and a segment exploring an interesting topic. I hope you'll take a listen and play along with us at PG's Playhouse.   Reality Escape Convention Our convention, RECON, will be in Laval, Quebec Canada on August 16th & 17th, 2026. RECON offers a curated collection of talks and experiences exploring the business and art of escape room and immersive game creation. All are welcome at this event that is crafted around professionals and aspiring professionals.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Steve Ewing Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht

Most home service companies don't fail because they scale too slowly — they fail because they scale too early.In this episode, John Wilson and Jack Carr break down the biggest scaling mistakes contractors make between $2M–$5M, including second locations, new trades, over-hiring, and broken systems. They share hard-earned lessons on leadership, KPIs, operational bottlenecks, and what actually makes a business ready to scale.If you want to grow without destroying profitability, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: Why most contractors expand too early  The hidden costs of adding a second trade or second location  How poor systems destroy scalability  Why revenue alone is a misleading metric  The KPIs every home service owner should knowHost: John Wilson https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbwilson1/Guest: Jack Carr https://x.com/thehvacjack

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.  

In this episode of the Bug Bux Podcast, Allan Draper sits down with Kyle Turner, founder and CEO of Proactive Pest Control, to unpack how he scaled a pest control company to 140+ employees and multiple locations without relying on traditional door-to-door sales. Kyle shares the early marketing strategies that fueled Proactive's growth, from dominating Yelp in the early days to leveraging Google LSAs before the market became saturated.The conversation dives deep into building scalable sales systems, creating high-performing teams, and using incentives, KPIs, and daily accountability to drive consistent growth. Kyle also opens up about leadership, delegation, company culture, and why empowering managers, not micromanaging them, has been critical to Proactive's success.Whether you're just starting a pest control company or looking to scale your operation, this episode is packed with actionable insights on marketing, leadership, retention, and building a customer-first business that lasts.Join Bug Bux+ Here https://www.skool.com/bugbux/about

Your Skin Is Telling You Something: The Longevity Warning Signs After 40 Click On My Website Below To Schedule A Free 15 Min Zoom Call:www.Over40FitnessHacks.comOver 40 Fitness Hacks SKOOL Group!Get Your Whoop4.0 Here!Dr. Sofia Din - Anti Aging/SkincareWebsite: https://www.sofiadinmd.com/Podcast: Bathroom DiariesIn this episode of the Over 40 Fitness Hacks podcast, Brad Williams sits down with anti-aging expert and former geriatrician Dr. Sofia Dinh to discuss medical-grade skincare, longevity, and what really happens to the body after 40. Dr. Dinh explains the concept of “the pause” — the metabolic and hormonal slowdown that affects both men and women as they age — and why the fitness, nutrition, and skincare strategies that worked in your 20s and 30s often stop working in your 40s and beyond.The conversation dives into how skin health is deeply connected to overall wellness, gut health, hormones, sleep quality, and even brain function. Dr. Dinh shares why the skin is often the first visible sign of aging and internal dysfunction, and how medical-grade skincare, peptides, hormone optimization, infusions, and lifestyle changes can help extend both lifespan and healthspan.Brad and Dr. Dinh also explore the growing role of AI in health and wellness, the dangers of blindly following trendy biohacking advice, and why personalized guidance from experienced practitioners is critical. They discuss common mistakes people over 40 make — including poor sleep habits, excessive alcohol consumption, misuse of NAD boosters, and ignoring early metabolic warning signs like weight gain, insulin resistance, and low energy.Throughout the episode, Dr. Dinh emphasizes the importance of prevention, consistency, and proactive health management before major disease develops. Listeners will learn practical strategies for improving longevity, protecting cognitive function, optimizing recovery, and recognizing when it may be time to move beyond basic supplements into more advanced medical-grade interventions.If you're over 40 and noticing changes in energy, body composition, skin quality, sleep, or overall vitality, this episode offers an eye-opening look at how aging affects the entire body — and what you can do to stay healthier, stronger, and more resilient for decades to come.If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at brad@over40fitnesshacks.com or visit my website at:www.Over40FitnessHacks.comAdditionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3GCKRzV

"We take your favorite games from TV, but we put our own twist on it." Sound design is the most underused tool in escape room design. It's not just for ambiance; it's a feedback system. It tells players what they did, redirects them when they're wrong, and stops them from doing the same wrong thing over and over. Sound design plays a huge role at The Escape Game and Great Big Game Show. Troy Armstrong has two music composition degrees. If you've played Cosmic Crisis, The Depths, or The Rugrats version ofThe Playground, then you've heard some of his work. Troy got his start in the industry as a gamemaster at The Escape Game. One day, he cold-emailed the head of design to "talk about game design" and left with a sound design commission. Today he's Director of Product Design for Great Big Game Show, one of the newest immersive gaming options from The Escape Game. Great Big Game Show is not an escape room. Rather, it's a live immersive gaming experience where two teams compete over a series of mini games, all guided by an energetic, live host. It takes familiar games from TV, but adds origin spin on the concepts. Troy is passionate about gameshows and sound design. It was fascinating to hear him talk about how he crafts these elements to create the best possible experience for guests. I especially enjoyed hearing him talk about all the ways that sound design can help direct players and shape the flow of a game. If you're interested in hearing more about how sound design matters, join us at the Reality Escape Convention, where Troy will be speaking.   Episode Sponsors We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: REA Patreon Backers, PG's Playhouse, Buzzshot, and the Reality Escape Convention. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   Support Us On Patreon Today Love escape rooms as much as we do? At Room Escape Artist, we've been analyzing, reviewing, and exploring the world of immersive games since 2014. We help players find the best experiences, and push the industry forward with well-researched, rational, and reasonably humorous escape room and immersive gaming content and events. By becoming a Patreon supporter, you're not just backing a blog — you're fueling a mission to make the escape room and immersive gaming community stronger, more thoughtful, and more connected. Access exclusive Patreon content such as: The Bonus Aftershow The Spoilers Club Early access to escape room Tour tickets and REA articles. Your Patreon support goes toward our mission: paying our contributors, funding our infrastructure, and supporting deep research and industry advocacy.   PG's Playhouse If you love wordplay, puzzles, and trivia, this is the podcast for you! PG's Playhouse recreates a fun game night, all in a short, 30-minute format. Of course, what's game night without making new friends? We bring on different guests for the different episodes. Each episode features a puzzle packed with wordplay and trivia, a short chat with the guest, and a segment exploring an interesting topic. I hope you'll take a listen and play along with us at PG's Playhouse.   Reality Escape Convention Our convention, RECON, will be in Laval, Quebec Canada on August 16th & 17th, 2026. RECON offers a curated collection of talks and experiences exploring the business and art of escape room and immersive game creation. All are welcome at this event that is crafted around professionals and aspiring professionals.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Steve Ewing Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht

In this episode, Jason and Miram Ebrahim from Nomix Group, talk about creative plays that land meetings, nailing your first 90 days in a new leadership role, and giving fearless feedback. Check out more free content and get help with outbound at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://outboundsquad.com.⁠

What actually drives growth in home services?In this compilation episode, John Wilson shares the systems and strategies behind scaling a $40M home service company — including how his team doubled a plumbing business in 90 days, improved cash flow, increased average tickets, and expanded through acquisitions.From pricing strategy and speed-to-lead automation to technician training and buying businesses, this episode breaks down the fundamentals top operators use to grow faster and more profitably. In this episode, you'll learn: • How to double revenue with operational fundamentals • Why cash flow matters more than profit • How better training increases average ticket • The role AI and automation play in growth • Why acquisitions can outperform organic expansion • How top operators think about scalingMore solo episodes: @JohnWilsonStudio

In hour 3, Spadoni and Shasky discuss continue the Yelp reviewing and start rating athletes around the Bay Area.

In hour 2, Spadoni and Shasky discuss how they would rate each Bay Area team if they could write a Yelp review.

Spadoni and Shasky discuss the Giants loss in AZ, plus the guys go through all the Bay Area teams and some players and give Yelp reviews for each. Justice delos Santos, Giants Insider, joins the show to give his thoughts.

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.  

Understanding and reacting to guest expectations. Reacting to and engaging with shifting staff expectations. Crafting experiences different from those found at chain restaurants. These are but a few of the obstacles restaurateurs juggle, and few are better to talk to them about than Paul Kulik, the James Beard-nominated chef at Le Bouillon and one of the most interesting men I've met. Paul and I have a fascinating smorgasbord of a conversation about how COVID changed food, the ideal restaurant review system, and so, so much more!

Voice AI is moving fast, and small business owners are about to feel it right in the face. In this episode, Matthew and Luigi sit down with Laurent Cohen, founder of GetOblic, to talk about voice AI, local search, customer trust, SEO, and why your dusty old website from 2014 is not going to save you. This is not another "AI will change everything" snoozefest. Laurent gets into the real stuff: why most businesses are using AI wrong, why voice may become the next front door for customers, and why pretending your robot is a human is a fast way to torch trust.

The NY Post reports on a cop targeting an Asian spa for manual stimulation, prompting Gio to read the establishment's Yelp reviews. Craig Carton visits to discuss his office condiments and C-Mac's Disney cruise, before Jerry updates us on another Yankees loss and the Cavaliers evening their series. Finally, "Soy Boy" is named the Moment of the Day, and Gio wraps up with the social media ads targeting him for cortisol-lowering gummies.

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Answer our 2026 Audience Census! "I wasn't an Imagineer because of the dollar. It's because I wanted to do something marvelous for people to enjoy." Captain Eo. Ghostbusters. Men in Black. Team America. Star Tours. The Muppet Movie. If you've ever fallen in love with puppeted characters that felt impossibly alive, there's a good chance Terri Hardin worked on them. A master puppeteer, creature builder, and performer, Terri has spent decades blurring the line between imagination and reality, helping bring some of the most iconic characters in film, television, and the Disney Parks to life. Thanks to the success and beloved characters of Jim Henson, puppets and fantastical characters were having a huge moment in the 80s and 90s. Studios depended on practical effects and humans to create and bring to life characters such as Stay Puft, the giant Marshmallow Man and Zuul, the Temple Dog in Ghostbusters, both of which Terri helped animate. Terri has such an impressive list of productions she's worked on that her bio below is a 22 page document full of references to beloved films and characters. We've also linked to some videos of her work below in the Resources section. Terri also worked as a sculptor and Imagineer at Walt Disney for many years. She is brimming with incredible stories about all the people she's worked with including Michael Jackson, Dan Aykroyd and Jim Henson, and Michael Eisner. Terri talks to us about how she prepared herself so that when any opportunity came, she was ready. I especially loved her story about how she created the Dragon's Lair attraction at Disneyland Paris. Terri is an absolutely remarkable character herself, and she had both me and David laughing through the entire interview. Beneath it all, Terry is a passionate artist who breathes life into all her creations. Whether you're a film buff, a Disney fan, a maker, or just someone who loves a good behind-the-scenes story, this conversation pulls back the curtain on puppetry as a craft. You'll never look at puppetry the same way again.   Full Show Notes     Episode Sponsors We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: REA Patreon Backers, PG's Playhouse, Buzzshot, and the Reality Escape Convention. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   Support Us On Patreon Today Love escape rooms as much as we do? At Room Escape Artist, we've been analyzing, reviewing, and exploring the world of immersive games since 2014. We help players find the best experiences, and push the industry forward with well-researched, rational, and reasonably humorous escape room and immersive gaming content and events. By becoming a Patreon supporter, you're not just backing a blog — you're fueling a mission to make the escape room and immersive gaming community stronger, more thoughtful, and more connected. Access exclusive Patreon content such as: The Bonus Aftershow The Spoilers Club Early access to escape room Tour tickets and REA articles. Your Patreon support goes toward our mission: paying our contributors, funding our infrastructure, and supporting deep research and industry advocacy.   PG's Playhouse If you love wordplay, puzzles, and trivia, this is the podcast for you! PG's Playhouse recreates a fun game night, all in a short, 30-minute format. Of course, what's game night without making new friends? We bring on different guests for the different episodes. Each episode features a puzzle packed with wordplay and trivia, a short chat with the guest, and a segment exploring an interesting topic. I hope you'll take a listen and play along with us at PG's Playhouse.   Reality Escape Convention Our convention, RECON, will be in Laval, Quebec Canada on August 16th & 17th, 2026. RECON offers a curated collection of talks and experiences exploring the business and art of escape room and immersive game creation. All are welcome at this event that is crafted around professionals and aspiring professionals.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Steve Ewing Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht

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Loud Boom alerts, Mom of the week, and a bunch of babies bitching on Yelp that they didn't get there way. Sign up for Patreon for an extra episode every week at Patreon.com/jimflorentine Tour dates at Jimflorentine.com Coming to the following cities: Mrytle Beach, SC, Conroe, TX, Nashville, TN, Susanville, CA, Harrisburg and Erie, PA, Oveida, FL and more

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.  

Abigail Kochunas is a trauma-informed reiki specialist, an artist and a published poet, and actor.  She describes herself as having gone from trauma "survivor to thriver." She understands the delicate nature and importance of both trauma recovery and spiritual awakening at a human scale - having the experience of that lived-in experience.Jesse and I ask her about her gifts, the unique family she was raised in, and how she came to learn that she could talk with animals. Her story, her life, her journey? I hope they inspire YOU to dive headlong into your own beautiful life, dear listener.AWAKEN. HEAL. EVOLVE. UPLIFT. All of Abigail's links: Website & GalleryEtsy ShopSubstackUSE Listener Discount Code: AIPOD — $25 off a session as a gift from AbigailReview us on Yelp and GoogleIG: @sacredhealing_artSend us Fan MailSupport the showSupport Curious Cat, an independent, human-made podcast!Anxious about AI? Take two minutes to contact your local politician and ask them to tap the brakes on this technology. Still worried? Contact one of the orgs below and get involved. But for today, hug your kid, cook food and really breathe in deep as it simmers, walk in nature, brush a cat, donate to the food bank, brew a cup of tea, or draw a five-minute portrait of your dog. ***Is AI the Devil? on Substack!***Hero Organizations:80,000 HoursCenter for Humane TechnologiesState of Surveillance, an organization that helps foster online privacyBuy Curious Cat Podcast a Coffee!

Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Ashley: Ability to take complex situations and create innovative, multidimensional solutions.Conferences are where deals get done and ideas are exchanged. Yet, the world of event organization has long been plagued by inefficiencies, high costs, and a lack of diversity. That's where Ashley Wilson comes in with Conference Connect, a groundbreaking platform designed to transform the conference experience for everyone involved. Think of it as LinkedIn for speakers meets Yelp for events.During today's episode of the show, I had the privilege of learning about Ashley's vision for creating a centralized marketplace that connects speakers, event organizers, vendors, and attendees. She explained that the platform addresses two major challenges in the event space.“The audience is just a mirror of who is on stage,” Ashley shared. “If you lack diversity in your speaker lineup, you lack diversity in the audience. And that translates into a lack of opportunities for all.” Her emphasis on building more diverse and inclusive conferences highlights a profound societal need, reflecting her mission to create opportunities for underrepresented groups.Conference Connect includes features such as free profiles for speakers and event organizers, event reviews, and a ticket affiliate program that drives brand awareness and boosts ticket sales. These features aim to address the core problems Ashley herself has encountered over her career. “As a speaker who has traveled across the country, I found there was no resource that gave me confidence in booking an event,” she said.The platform also has big plans on the horizon. Ashley revealed that they're expanding their tools to assist with speaker selection and sponsorship acquisition, ensuring a seamless and efficient organizational process. She noted that Conference Connect is built on the mission of creating more accessibility and fostering community within the event space.The best part? Ashley and her team are taking things a step further by opening the doors for everyday investors to be part of their journey through a regulated crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder. She explained, “We feel raising on Wefunder provides an opportunity to grow and meet the needs that we're receiving daily—even as cliché as it sounds, it'll add gas to the fire.”Ashley's passion and strategic thinking are powering a movement to reshape the event industry. By addressing its inefficiencies and providing a platform to elevate diversity, Conference Connect is well-positioned to make a lasting impact.tl;dr:Ashley Wilson introduced Conference Connect, a platform for speakers, organizers, and attendees to connect.The platform aims to increase inclusivity and diversity on conference stages and among attendees.Ashley also addressed inefficiencies in the event industry, such as the ticketing process and speaker selection.Conference Connect's regulated crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder offers investors an opportunity to support growth.Ashley's leadership stems from her superpower of finding innovative, multidimensional solutions to complex problems.How to Develop Complex Problem Solving As a SuperpowerAshley's unique superpower is the ability to take complex situations and create innovative, multidimensional solutions. “I feel that my superpower is my ability to take complex situations and look at all parts of the situation and come up with creative solutions that incorporate all of the different dimensions,” she explained in today's episode. Her mindset enables her to avoid one-dimensional, siloed approaches, ensuring that her solutions tackle multiple challenges simultaneously. This talent allows her to think holistically and develop impactful, long-term strategies in both business and personal contexts.Ashley shared an insightful example of leveraging her superpower in the context of her real estate firm. Rather than looking for wealthier tenants, her company implemented financial literacy programs for its working-class tenants. These free programs not only helped tenants make better financial decisions but also improved tenant retention and financial stability. By solving the deeper socioeconomic challenge, Ashley demonstrated how addressing root causes creates better outcomes for all involved.Actionable Tips for Developing this Superpower:Surround yourself with people who think differently and challenge your ideas.Hone your communication skills to avoid breakdowns and foster collaboration.Practice active listening to absorb and process complex information.Approach problem-solving with social responsibility in mind.Look for solutions that address interconnected issues rather than isolated symptoms.By following Ashley's example and advice, you can make complex problem solving a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileAshley Wilson (she/her):Founder, Conference ConnectAbout Conference Connect: ConferenceConnect.com is a digital marketplace and discovery platform designed to connect three main groups in the event industry: organizers, speakers, and attendees.Founded around 2023, the platform positions itself as a ”community-driven“ ecosystem that uses reviews and data to help users find high-quality events and talent.Website: conferenceconnect.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/people/Conference-Connect/61553408373383/Other URL: wefunder.com/conferenceconnectBiographical Information: Ashley Wilson, is the Co-Founder of Conference Connect, Founder and CEO of Bar Down Investments, LLC, Co-Founder of Apartment Addicts & Co-Founder of HouseItLook, LLC, Best Selling Author of The Only Woman in the Room, Knowledge and Inspiration from 20 Women Real Estate Investors, a regular contributor to RENT magazine and has hosted several BiggerPockets multifamily series. 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Mark your calendar. We'll send private emails to Impact Members with registration details. Upgrade to Impact Membership today!SuperCrowdHour, May 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe will lead a session on “How to File Your Form C-AR Yourself for Free!” Designed for founders and issuers navigating regulated investment crowdfunding, this practical session will walk attendees through the annual Form C-AR filing process and show how to complete it independently—without unnecessary legal or filing expenses. Devin will explain what information is required, common mistakes to avoid, important deadlines to remember, and how staying compliant helps build trust with investors while protecting your raise. Whether you've recently closed an offering or are preparing for your first annual report, this SuperCrowdHour will provide a clear, cost-effective roadmap to filing your Form C-AR with confidence. Register here: https://thesupercrowd.com/20may26SuperCrowd26 featuring PurposeBuilt100™: This August 25–27, founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders will gather for a three-day, broadcast-quality global experience focused on disciplined capital formation, regulated investment crowdfunding, and purpose-driven growth. We're bringing together leading voices in impact investing, compliance, digital marketing, and circular economy innovation to deliver practical frameworks, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies. The event culminates in the PurposeBuilt100™ Showcase, recognizing 100 of the fastest-growing purpose-driven companies in the U.S. Register now to secure your seat and get all the details. August 25–27, streaming worldwide.Share the application for the PurposeBuilt100™: Purpose-driven founders deserve recognition. The PurposeBuilt100™ application window is now open—celebrating the fastest-growing companies building profit with purpose. 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The Thyroid Problem No One Talks About (Hyperthyroidism Explained) Click On My Website Below To Schedule A Free 15 Min Zoom Call:www.Over40FitnessHacks.comOver 40 Fitness Hacks SKOOL Group!Get Your Whoop4.0 Here!Dr. Eric Osansky - Hyperthyroidismwww.SaveMyThyroid.comPodcast: Save My Thyroid podcast. In this episode of Over 40 Fitness Hacks, I sit down with Dr. Eric Osansky to break down everything you need to know about hyperthyroidism—especially for those of us over 40 trying to stay on top of our health.Dr. Osansky shares his personal journey from being a chiropractor diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and Graves' disease to becoming a specialist helping others manage thyroid and autoimmune conditions naturally. He explains that about 90% of thyroid disorders are autoimmune in nature, most commonly Graves' disease (hyperthyroidism) and Hashimoto's (hypothyroidism).We cover the basics of the thyroid—what it does, where it is, and why it impacts nearly every system in the body, including metabolism, heart rate, cholesterol, bone health, and even kidney function. Dr. Osansky breaks down the key differences between hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), along with common symptoms like rapid weight loss, elevated heart rate, anxiety, and potential eye issues in Graves' disease.A major focus of the conversation is the root cause approach. Rather than just treating symptoms, Dr. Osansky emphasizes identifying triggers such as chronic stress, poor gut health, environmental toxins, food sensitivities, and infections. He introduces the “triad of autoimmunity”—genetics, environmental triggers, and leaky gut—as the foundation for why these conditions develop.We also dive into treatment options. While conventional medicine often relies on medications, radioactive iodine, or surgery, Dr. Osansky discusses a more holistic approach that includes diet and lifestyle changes, stress management, targeted supplementation, and specific herbs like bugleweed and motherwort. He also explains that natural and conventional treatments can work together, especially for those already on medication.Importantly, we talk about warning signs to watch for—like unexplained weight loss, heart palpitations, and elevated resting heart rate—and why hyperthyroidism shouldn't be ignored, as it can lead to serious complications if left unmanaged.Dr. Osansky has now been in remission for over 16 years and shares how maintaining a balanced, realistic lifestyle—not perfection—is key to long-term health.If you're over 40 and want to better understand your thyroid, prevent issues, or explore natural approaches alongside conventional care, this episode is packed with actionable insights.If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at brad@over40fitnesshacks.com or visit my website at:www.Over40FitnessHacks.comAdditionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3GCKRzV

This week, it's just the ladies, and they kick things off with a quick recap of their week, then share an important reminder for everyone to sort out their PVCs. Between consumer exploitation, misuse of power and the current cost of living, it's clear we need change, and this is the first step.They also talk about business owners and people in prominent spaces being more conscious of their public messaging, the impact of their words, and being fair to workers, especially when it comes to benefits.The dilemmas were delivered as always, with some cases where we really couldn't support these women's wrongs. They wrap up with a cute game where they answer a lot of questions, from their warning labels and dealbreakers to why people need Yelp reviews. It's fun, hilarious and amazing as always. Enjoy this special episode brought to you by Busha!Nigerians, we have a really important election next year. Make sure you are registered to vote - https://cvr.inecnigeria.org/Don't forget to use #ISWIS or #ISWISPodcast to share your thoughts while listening to the podcast! We love reading your posts on X! Rate the show 5 stars on whatever app you listen to, leave a review, share it with everyone you know, and if you also watch on YouTube, please subscribe, like, and leave a comment!Make sure to follow us onTwitter: @ISWISPodcastInstagram: @isaidwhatisaidpodYouTube: @isaidwhatisaidpodHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREThis episode gives you a clear, practical picture of how law firm SEO is changing right now so you can make smarter, more informed decisions about where to invest your time and money. Tyson sits down with Vaidas and Travis from RiseUp to unpack Google's latest updates, how AI content is being treated, and what actually moves the needle for firms that want cases instead of vanity rankings.You'll hear how Google is cracking down on scaled, low‑value AI content while rewarding original, human‑edited pages that deliver real information gain, and what that means for your current content library. The guys explain why “set it and forget it” SEO is dead, why they are going back to update a significant chunk of old content for long‑time clients, and how often you really need to revisit key pages. They also share a cautionary story about a firm that dumped 100 AI‑generated pages on their site and watched traffic drop by about 80% in two weeks, giving you a real‑world example of what not to do.Beyond Google's core update, you'll get a better understanding of where LLMs and search engines are actually looking: robust attorney bios, detailed case results, local signals, Yelp profiles, and consistent social content. That context helps you see SEO less as “just my website” and more as an ecosystem you can deliberately shape, instead of leaving it to chance.The episode also dives into PPC, showing how Google's own “smart” recommendations can tank your click‑through rate and why pay‑per‑click only works when you know your cost per click, conversion rate, and case value. By the end, you'll have a much clearer lens for deciding whether to put dollars into SEO, PPC, or cleaning up your broader online presence, and you'll know which questions to ask any marketing vendor before you sign the next contract.Episode Highlights00:00 – What's going on with the latest Google algorithm updates and how they impact law firm SEO.02:00 – Why “set it and forget it” content strategies are failing and how often you should update pages.04:00 – The firm that added 100 AI‑written pages and lost 80% of its traffic in two weeks.07:30 – How stats, FAQs, robust bios, case results, Yelp, and social posts feed Google and LLMs.10:00 – Tyson's CTR drop after following Google's “smart” ad recommendations and what to learn from it.15:45 – Travis's deck‑of‑cards analogy for PPC budgets and what “too little” spend really looks like.26:12 – Why most firms don't truly know their numbers and how that leads to bad SEO and ad investment decisionsConnect with RizeUp Media:Website Instagram Facebook Linkedin YoutubeResources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Answer our 2026 Audience Census! "I want to make things big and explosive." You've just been thrown in jail, locked up inside a massive prison complex in the Netherlands. Along with 125 other prisoners, you must scheme, bribe, blackmail, commit mayhem, and find your way out. This is Prison Escape, an immersive experience structured as a cinematic escape from prison. In 2025, Prison Escape ran 280 shows with an average player count of 125 participants. Approximately 22 of those shows were available in English. Prison Escape creator Rik Stapelbroek joins us on REPOD to talk about this remarkable experience. There are many paths through to the end, including sweet talking the guards, perhaps poisoning a few, or maybe you work together with other prisoners to start a riot. Rik walks us through some of the logistics of how they create different opportunities for each type of player to succeed. Rik has designed many types of interactions, from social manipulation style puzzles, to fact gathering missions so a player can contribute to a shared escape route map. He is also expanding their offerings online so more people can experience Prison Escape. This is an absolutely bonkers game, in the best way possible. If you're a fan of larps, or large scale open world play, this episode is a must-listen.   Full Show Notes   Episode Sponsors We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: REA Patreon Backers, PG's Playhouse, Buzzshot, and the Reality Escape Convention. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   Support Us On Patreon Today Love escape rooms as much as we do? At Room Escape Artist, we've been analyzing, reviewing, and exploring the world of immersive games since 2014. We help players find the best experiences, and push the industry forward with well-researched, rational, and reasonably humorous escape room and immersive gaming content and events. By becoming a Patreon supporter, you're not just backing a blog — you're fueling a mission to make the escape room and immersive gaming community stronger, more thoughtful, and more connected. Access exclusive Patreon content such as: The Bonus Aftershow The Spoilers Club Early access to escape room Tour tickets and REA articles. Your Patreon support goes toward our mission: paying our contributors, funding our infrastructure, and supporting deep research and industry advocacy.   PG's Playhouse If you love wordplay, puzzles, and trivia, this is the podcast for you! PG's Playhouse recreates a fun game night, all in a short, 30-minute format. Of course, what's game night without making new friends? We bring on different guests for the different episodes. Each episode features a puzzle packed with wordplay and trivia, a short chat with the guest, and a segment exploring an interesting topic. I hope you'll take a listen and play along with us at PG's Playhouse.   Reality Escape Convention Our convention, RECON, will be in Laval, Quebec Canada on August 16th & 17th, 2026. RECON offers a curated collection of talks and experiences exploring the business and art of escape room and immersive game creation. All are welcome at this event that is crafted around professionals and aspiring professionals.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Steve Ewing Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht

Victoria Westcott went from a burnt-out school teacher grading online lessons to the founder of a cleaning empire generating over $1.7 million in revenue—all starting with a free 21-day online course.In this episode of the UpFlip Podcast, Victoria pulls back the curtain on how she and her sister built Oak Bay Clean into a local powerhouse boasting 81% recurring revenue and over 200 five-star reviews. Unlike traditional commercial cleaning companies that undercut competitors and underpay staff, Victoria flipped the script. She implemented online booking, transparent pricing, and a revolutionary 60/40 revenue split that pays her cleaners roughly $45 an hour, paid out daily.Whether you are looking to start a local service business or scale an existing side hustle to new heights, Victoria's masterclass in local SEO, customer avatars, and treating your team like VIPs will give you the exact blueprint you need to succeed.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The Ultimate Naming Formula: How to practically guarantee page-one Google rankings by simply using the "Location + Keyword" naming strategy.Defining Your Ideal Customer Profile: Why you must build your business for "Jordan" (the busy, hands-off professional) and actively avoid "Nancy" (the micromanager).The 60% Talent Advantage: Why paying your cleaners significantly above the market rate actually increases your success, secures 5-star reviews, and eliminates turnover.The Day-One Pricing Strategy: A simple, competitive research method to perfectly price your services when you have absolutely zero experience.Landing Your First Client: How fully optimizing your Yelp and Google My Business profiles can get your phone ringing in under a week.Stop competing in a race to the bottom and start dominating your local market with systems that work!Tags: Cleaning Business, Retail Goods, Business Mindset, SEO, Side hustle, Google RankingsResources:Grow your business today: https://links.upflip.com/the-business-startup-and-growth-blueprint-podcast Follow Our Second Channel Here: https://next.upflip.com/spotify Connect with Victoria: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriawestcott/

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.  

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS leads a deep dive into why website organic traffic drops and how to fix it. Joined by experts like Brandon, RockI, and Celese, the discussion highlights the ~24-month lifecycle of SEO content and the dangers of "content decay". The panel explores the value of building trust via high-quality backlinks, local SEO for businesses, and whether paid Meta/Google ads ultimately help or hurt organic reach. Favour emphasizes that organic traffic is a long-term investment, comparing un-updated web pages to un-renovated houses losing their value.Who is this for?This content is ideal for digital marketers, SEO specialists, small business owners, real estate investors, and tech founders looking to build sustainable organic growth, diagnose web traffic drops, and navigate the relationship between paid advertising and organic reach.Key MomentsThe 24-Month Cycle: Favour explains that traffic drops often stem from "content decay," where posts lose freshness after 24 months without updates.Backlinks as a "Backbone": Brandon and Favour discuss how domain authority relies on high-quality backlinks from news outlets, directories, and niche communities.The Ad Rebound Effect: Rocky and Celese debate whether running Meta ads subsequently throttles organic reach due to algorithmic capitalism.Live SEO Audit: Favour does a live teardown of Cindy's real estate sites, highlighting the technical differences between WordPress and Squarespace and the importance of Google's local search updates.Sequential Timestamps[Part 1] - Introduction: Favour introduces the organic traffic cycle and the "seed planting" analogy for long-term SEO.[Part 2] - The Changing SEO Landscape: Brandon discusses how YouTube is rivaling Google and why backlinks remain the ultimate ranking factor.[Part 3] - Ads vs. Organic Debate: Rocky asks if paid ads hurt organic traction; Celeste shares a story about corporate retargeting and internet privacy.[Part 4] - Technical Foundations: Favour audits a guest's website, explaining the importance of proper CMS setups, Bing Places, and local SEO.[Part 5] - Fixing Content Decay: Favour defines content decay and provides actionable competitor research strategies before closing the room.FAQsWhy did my organic traffic suddenly drop? It is likely due to "content decay." If a post hasn't been updated in 24+ months, search engines view it as outdated. You must refresh and modify your content to maintain a positive traffic trajectory.Do paid ads improve organic traffic? Indirectly, yes. While you shouldn't rely solely on ads, paid campaigns generate traffic that signals relevance and trust to Google, which can bolster your organic presence later.What is the best way to start building backlinks? Begin by adding your business to local and niche directories (like Bright Local or Yelp). Also, engage organically in relevant communities (like Reddit or LinkedIn) to naturally generate citations.Action Steps from Favour Obasi-ikeRenovate Your Decaying Content: Look at your oldest high-performing pages. Update them to ensure the "last modified" date stays fresh, steering your website forward like the front wheels of a car.Use Google Search Console: Monitor your pages to ensure you have a diagonal upward trajectory of impressions month over month.Perform a 5-Minute Competitor Audit: Go to Google and type site:competitordomain.com. Review their top three ranking pages to see if they are utilizing FAQs, videos, or glossaries that your site is missing, then implement those features.Diversify Your Ecosystem: Don't just rely on Google. Build organic citations on Reddit, LinkedIn Newsletters, Bing Places, and Threads.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today

Using AI for Physical Therapy: What Worked and What Didn't Click On My Website Below To Schedule A Free 15 Min Zoom Call:www.Over40FitnessHacks.comOver 40 Fitness Hacks SKOOL Group!Get Your Whoop4.0 Here!In this episode, Brad Williams shares his personal experience using AI as a tool for self-guided physical therapy, highlighting both its potential and its limitations. Drawing from years of dealing with chronic injuries, he focuses on two main issues: a long-term lower back problem and more recent knee pain.For his back, Brad explains he's been managing the effects of a herniated disc and multiple surgeries for nearly eight years, getting himself to about “93%” recovery through consistent routines and experimentation. Seeking that final improvement, he turns to AI for new ideas—specifically exploring sleep positioning, which he believes is the biggest trigger for his pain. AI recommends a “zero gravity” sleeping setup to reduce spinal pressure. Instead of investing in an expensive adjustable bed, Brad improvises with affordable wedges and pillows. The result is a noticeable improvement, bringing him close to “98%” recovery, making this a clear success story where AI offered a novel, effective solution he hadn't tried before.He then tests AI on a different issue—chronic knee pain. The AI suggests muscle imbalances, particularly involving the VMO (inner quad), and provides exercises targeting strength, stability, and mobility. While some of these recommendations align with his training style and initially help, his progress stalls and one knee worsens. Eventually, Brad consults a physical therapist, who identifies tightness in his IT band and quads as key contributors—something the AI did not emphasize. With targeted treatment like foam rolling and specific strengthening exercises, his knee pain resolves within weeks.Brad concludes that AI can be a valuable, low-risk tool for exploring ideas, learning, and improving routines—especially for those with experience in fitness. However, it still falls short of replacing hands-on expertise and nuanced diagnosis from professionals. He emphasizes that better input and more detailed feedback to AI could improve its usefulness, but ultimately sees it as a supplement rather than a substitute for qualified care.If you're interested in online personal training or being a guest on my podcast, "Over 40 Fitness Hacks," you can reach me at brad@over40fitnesshacks.com or visit my website at:www.Over40FitnessHacks.comAdditionally, check out my Yelp reviews for my local business, Evolve Gym in Huntington Beach, at https://bit.ly/3GCKRzV

Answer our 2026 Audience Census! "Try to find the delight in puzzles." Amanda and Errol have been fixtures in the escape room community for years, so of course we had to get the OG escape room podcasters on REPOD. This episode is basically a love letter to everything weird and wonderful about playing escape rooms, designing immersive games, and the incredible community we found along the way. From 2016-2022, Errol and Manda, along with their other co-hosts Ruby and Mike, podcasted about their escape room antics. They gave valuable commentary on the early years of escape rooms, and along with Room Escape Artist, really helped shape the community that grew around this new form of immersive gaming entertainment. Not only did Errol and Manda provide commentary on escape rooms, they also helped create some iconic games, including Heist on a Moving Train, the Cryptex Hunt puzzle hunt series, and Present Quest. They have each appeared twice as speakers for our own convention, the Reality Escape Convention. As a Certified Fraud Examiner, Manda gave a talk in fraud prevention for RECON 25. Errol's puzzle design talk from RECON 21 remains one of the most popular from any RECON. Errol and Manda are a joy to chat with. If you enjoyed this episode, the Bonus Aftershow we recorded with them was even more fun. Consider joining our Patreon for even more content! And a very special thanks to Bill Sunderland from Escape This Podcast for singing, "The Glow of Black Light" in this episode.  We now have a special offer just for REPOD listeners! Get 70% off your first month at the Bonus Show level  ($5/month). Valid now through the end of May. Use code MOREREPOD at checkout to claim this offer.   Full Show Notes   Episode Sponsors We are immensely grateful to our sponsors this season: REA Patreon Backers, PG's Playhouse, Buzzshot, and the Reality Escape Convention. We truly appreciate your support of our mission to promote and improve the immersive gaming community.   Buzzshot Buzzshot is Escape Room Software, Powering Business Growth, Player Marketing, and improving the Customer Experience. They offer an assortment of pre and post game features including robust waiver management, branded team photos, and streamlined review management for Yelp, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews, and Morty. Buzzshot now has integration with the other REPOD sponsors: Morty and COGS. Special Offer for REPOD Listeners: REPOD listeners get an extended 21-day free trial plus 20% off your first 3 months, with no set-up fees or hidden charges. Visit buzzshot.com/repod to learn more about this exclusive offer.   Support Us On Patreon Today Love escape rooms as much as we do? At Room Escape Artist, we've been analyzing, reviewing, and exploring the world of immersive games since 2014. We help players find the best experiences, and push the industry forward with well-researched, rational, and reasonably humorous escape room and immersive gaming content and events. By becoming a Patreon supporter, you're not just backing a blog — you're fueling a mission to make the escape room and immersive gaming community stronger, more thoughtful, and more connected. Access exclusive Patreon content such as: The Bonus Aftershow The Spoilers Club Early access to escape room Tour tickets and REA articles. Your Patreon support goes toward our mission: paying our contributors, funding our infrastructure, and supporting deep research and industry advocacy.   PG's Playhouse If you love wordplay, puzzles, and trivia, this is the podcast for you! PG's Playhouse recreates a fun game night, all in a short, 30-minute format. Of course, what's game night without making new friends? We bring on different guests for the different episodes. Each episode features a puzzle packed with wordplay and trivia, a short chat with the guest, and a segment exploring an interesting topic. I hope you'll take a listen and play along with us at PG's Playhouse.   Reality Escape Convention Our convention, RECON, will be in Laval, Quebec Canada on August 16th & 17th, 2026. RECON offers a curated collection of talks and experiences exploring the business and art of escape room and immersive game creation. All are welcome at this event that is crafted around professionals and aspiring professionals.   Production Credits Hosted by David Spira & Peih-Gee Law Produced by Theresa Piazza Supported by Lisa Spira Edited by Steve Ewing Music by Ryan Elder Logo by Janine Pracht

Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.  

LISTEN TO THE WHOLE EPISODE: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast This week on the teaser: A special guestis back and we spiral immediately—bassoon repair shops, weird road trips, and why I told him to stop shoving bassoons in my face. I break down LA, interviewing Andy Dick (who calls me fat repeatedly), Dopeywood fallout, and the insanity of doing 11 interviews in 4 days. Then things get extra Dopey: we discover a gay app called Blowey that's basically Yelp for blowjobs, Ray refuses to admit anything about his sex life, and we somehow end up talking about fear of escalators, driving anxiety, and being old. We wrap with Dopey Nation updates, Spotify comments, Jeremy love/hate, and Drugs, sex, fear, bassoons, and Andy Dick being Andy Dick Plus Ba Ba Boohi!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When medieval historian Peter Jones found himself spiraling into depression while teaching at a frigid Siberian university with icicles sprouting from his eyelashes, he asked himself what a medieval sufferer would do—and discovered something shocking: the Middle Ages, for all its reputation as a dark and superstitious time, was actually the golden age of self-help. A medieval merchant consulting a priest about melancholia would receive diagnosis, confession, and penance based on the Seven Deadly Sins, a psychological framework that mapped the seven basic patterns of human thought long before modern psychiatry existed. What we dismiss today as a catalog of Thou Shall Nots was actually an intricate system for understanding behavior—so effective that Reid Hoffman, founder of LinkedIn, credited it for his social media success by mapping each sin to platforms: Tinder on Lust, Yelp on Gluttony, LinkedIn on Greed, Netflix on Sloth, Twitter on Anger, Facebook on Envy, and Instagram on Pride. Today's guest is Peter Jones, author of Self-Help from the Middle Ages: What the Seven Deadly Sins Can Teach Us About Living. We discuss how fourth-century Egyptian monk Evagrius Ponticus formulated eight "wicked thoughts" to help monks identify psychological roots of temptation, why Pope Gregory the Great consolidated them into seven sins in the sixth century, and how the 1215 Lateran Council made yearly confession mandatory, transforming intellectual theology into practical psychology for the masses. Jones explains why sloth was considered the "ultimate danger"—a stagnation of the soul and refusal to fulfill one's purpose—and how medieval thinkers like Levi ben Abraham argued that avarice shackles the soul to material distractions while knowledge remains the only possession that cannot be stolen, making intellectual acquisitions the cure for greed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Drew Droege (Search Party, Bob's Burgers) joins Nicole for a chat about why you should never blow out your own candle in a relationship, the creepy phenomenon of couples who look like twins, and how pop culture's been romanticized abusive relationships. Drew introduces Nicole to a new hookup app that is basically Yelp for blowjobs, and reads some of the incredible BJ reviews that are written like romance novels. Plus, they break down the new Alexander Skarsgård dom/sub rom-com movie, Pillion.Los Angeles! See Drew Droege's show, Theatre Idiot at Dynasty Typewriter on April 1st. Get tickets at dynastytypewriter.com/calendar-squad-up?event-id=131942Take our listener survey and shape the future of the podcast!Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast and get discounts by checking out our sponsors:» Jones Road Beauty: Use code DATEME at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Shimmer Face Oil with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad » Equip: Learn more about Equip's virtual eating disorder treatment at equip.health/dateme» Planned Parenthood: Donate to support Planned Parenthood now at plannedparenthood.org/defend.» NOCD: If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: learn.nocd.com/DATEME» Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/3v6r90n6 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Follow:All Links: linktr.ee/whywontyoudatemeTour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerThis is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.