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Hotel sales in the US are up 28% in the first half of 2026 — and a meaningful chunk of that activity is chasing bad Yelp reviews, not trophy assets. JMI Realty founder Drew Bridges joins the show to break down how his firm is using AI to source acquisition targets off terrible guest feedback. The specific deal: a Hilton Garden Inn in Austin bought for $100K per key that reviewers called "janky" and "a complete nightmare." Drew walks through the renovation math, why he's keeping the brand, and why only 184 of 789 US submarkets have outpaced CPI since 2019 — a stat that underpins his thesis that a massive basis reset is underway across the industry. Then the crew digs into Rafat Ali's latest column arguing that independent boutique brands have effectively become the outsourced R&D labs of the global flags. Graduate, Nomad, Standard International, Ace, CitizenM — all absorbed in the last two years. Edwin pushes back: maybe the right size for a great independent brand is just smaller than anyone wants to admit. Scott says 95% of what the public hotel companies do is shareholder theater. Ben says the Edition model — bring in a founder, protect the brand — is the playbook nobody's replicated. Spice of the week: Scott on Google's move toward agentic hotel booking and what it means for distribution. Zach on United's cinematic route reveal and the coming shift from performance marketing to storytelling. Ben on why the real risk isn't a failed bet — it's doing nothing in an industry full of dinosaurs.   About the Guest: Drew Bridges Drew Bridges joined JMI Realty in 2011 as a Financial Analyst, where he underwrote new development, acquisition, and financing opportunities. Today he leads Investment Management for JMI's developed assets, overseeing property management, implementing capital expenditure and value enhancement strategies, and managing investor relations. A graduate of Cornell University, Mr. Bridges began his career at Archon Group in Dallas, where he worked on initiatives ranging from the acquisition of non-performing loan portfolios to the spin-off of what became Pillar Hotels and Resorts. Drew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbridges/   Your Hosts: Zach Busekrus — Journey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachbusekrus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthestays/   Scott Eddy — Global Travel & Hospitality Expert @MrScottEddy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrscotteddy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrscotteddy/   Ben Wolff — Founder of Onera & Oasi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-wolff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambenwolff/   Edwin Kramer — Luxury Hotelier Consultant & Former GM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinckramer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edwinkramer/  

HOUR 2 (08/27) - Gary & Shannon look ahead to tonight’s blood moon before telling the never-before-aired “Victor” story about one spectacularly ill-timed joke. Then they defend Fat Marmot Week from allegations that the animals are terrorizing California hikers, discuss America’s loneliness problem and remember Dolly Parton’s extraordinary generosity. Plus, longtime technical director Elmer Beriguete joins the show and is welcomed in the most Gary & Shannon way possible: by reading terrible Yelp reviews of the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of The Ross Simmonds Show, Ross breaks down how search behavior has evolved beyond Google and why brands need a broader visibility strategy in the age of ChatGPT, Perplexity, Grok, and other LLMs. He shares five practical strategies to help marketers, creators, and business owners strengthen AI visibility, influence buyer discovery, and build a smarter content distribution engine for long-term growth. Key Takeaways and Insights: 1. Increase your brand's surface area - Visibility now depends on how often your brand appears across the sources LLMs use to generate answers. - Google and AI tools increasingly answer questions without sending users to your site. - Expanding brand mentions across blogs, videos, forums, and other platforms increases your chances of being cited. 2. Your Website Is No Longer the Only Asset That Matters - User-generated content, affiliate sites, and review platforms now play a major role in shaping buyer decisions. - Third-party trust signals can influence LLM responses even when direct traffic is declining. - Positive brand sentiment on platforms like G2, Capterra, TrustRadius, and Yelp can improve AI visibility. 3. Every LLM Sources Information Differently - Claude, Perplexity, ChatGPT, and Grok do not pull from the web in the same way. - Broad industry assumptions are less useful than prompt-specific research in your niche. - Marketers need to track which sources appear for their own target queries before building strategy 4. Reddit Requires Real Community Participation - Spamming Reddit or trying to manipulate conversations is a fast way to get banned. - Authentic engagement and value-first participation are far more effective than artificial promotion. - Building trust through genuine contribution can create a sustainable Reddit presence over time. 5. Reverse Engineer What LLMs Already Reward - Use keyword research as a proxy to estimate which queries may also appear in LLM usage. - Track prompts to see what content formats and sources are being cited. - If LLMs favor listicles, comparison pages, landing pages, YouTube videos, or Reddit threads, build for those patterns. 6. Build an AI Visibility Strategy That Drives Pipeline - The goal is not just awareness, but measurable business impact. - Teams should align SEO, content distribution, and prompt tracking into one structured visibility strategy. - Brands that play the long game will be better positioned to earn trust, citations, and conversions. —

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How do you give difficult feedback without damaging trust?Katie O'Brien Ceccarini, author of Fearless Feedback: Everything Managers Have Never Been Taught About Feedback and founder of Endurance Management Coaching, brings two decades of experience leading, managing, and training teams. She shares how leaders can prepare for hard conversations, navigate emotional reactions, and say what needs to be said while preserving the relationship.Katie explains that fearless feedback starts before we ever choose the right words. It begins with our mindset, the strength of the relationship, and the intention we bring into the conversation. When we believe in the other person's ability to grow, we are more likely to communicate with conviction, clarity, and care.She also shows us how to stay present when feedback brings up defensiveness, emotion, silence, or resistance. Instead of reacting to what we see on the surface, we can get curious about what may be happening underneath. We can acknowledge someone's experience without abandoning the message, and we can refocus the conversation without turning it into a debate.When we strengthen our mindset, relationships, and delivery, we can give feedback with greater courage, build trust through difficult moments, and create conversations that help people grow.Key Takeaways:Prepare Your Mindset for Feedback: Explore how the beliefs you bring into a conversation can shape how your message is received.Strengthen the Relationship First: Consider how trust and safety can create a stronger foundation for honest feedback.Open the Conversation Well: Discover how a thoughtful headline can make difficult feedback easier to hear and engage with.Navigate Difficult Reactions: Examine how the HEAR framework can help you respond when feedback triggers defensiveness, emotion, or resistance.Make a Better Second Choice: Learn how noticing your first reaction can help you approach challenging feedback conversations with greater courage.Resources MentionedThe Inspire Your Team to Greatness assessment (the Courage Assessment) - In less than 10 minutes, find out where you're empowering and inadvertently kills productivity, and get a custom report that will tell you step by step what you need to have your team get more done. Get it here: https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/You don't need to have all the answers to lead well. Get your copy of the Clarity Kit for just $17 to learn the five practices to bring more clarity, confidence and courage into your leadership - https://courageofaleader.com/the-clarity-kit/About the Guest:Katie is a developer of people with two decades of experience leading, managing, and training teams.Her career spans early education, a decade at Yelp where she created and scaled all Customer Success training, and then as Head of Learning & Development at Opendoor she elevated employee onboarding and leadership development. She has the rare ability to bridge the gap between what HR and L&D leaders need and what actually lands with leaders in the business.In 2026, she published Fearless Feedback: Everything Managers Have Never Been Taught About Feedback, a practical guide that equips managers for the development and performance conversations that HR professionals depend on them to have.Today, Katie runs Endurance Management Coaching, partnering with organizations like eBay, Munchkin, Vital Farms, and PAN Communications to develop their managers and leaders.Over the past 20 years, she's managed, trained, and developed thousands of people, and everything she teaches comes from real teams, real conversations, and real results.Katie's leadership style is best described as human, with standards. She cares deeply and holds a high bar.When she's not working, she's getting dirty at the barn with her horse, training for triathlons, or hanging out with her son and husband in Denver.https://www.enduranceboss.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-ceccariniAbout the Host:Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays.As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results.Amy's most popular keynote speeches are:The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership LegacyThe Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System CollaborationThe Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and CommunityThe Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid TeamHer new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results.http://www.courageofaleader.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshooprileyThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! 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Loud booms, fake stories, Yelp reviews for a Dollar Store, Pizza Hut and more. Pre order Jim's new comedy special Jersey Trash here: https://music.apple.com/us/album/jersey-trash/6801206899 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HF61QPMN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3R5SOXNZ2SLXA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ALN_YQfDp8iZvgxYvkrDHDUYAEZSeTx95ejvifZA_Tk.ufpOOF9XY4DZ6WryHzTdRzMlpNX4yfdcYmXuEMG5dCI&dib_tag=se&keywords=jim+florentine+jersey+trash&qid=1786902192&sprefix=jim+florentine+jersey+trash%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1   Pre order Terrorizing Telemarketers Vol. 8 here:   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HCT5PP24/ref=sr_1_47?crid=2Y0S1EWZSR1XE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LK-EzhBbrdsScJnUh4jBcg17TSEhzK5a3NMduEQmUkW32fWrQGp8hvPNVtLKeyY2xtGRyDlPslPsrDaGLd1Pm8uPL-Zgk_Awq1-YJF331PwC-M13Rde916fyb835QZEGxuI3H2VrB-mxc7zdB0XKlwq8gP7pLmSLzJ4UTYVzyv9QcKAK9LXEBLyfLsxlbipS.uE8jGrBE9Wjo7gN7FAIfsIo8FkYOV-XQVF9FaHJFBnk&dib_tag=se&keywords=jim+florentine&qid=1786284747&sprefix=%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-47&xpid=cvR81ZtoZmjW6 https://music.apple.com/us/album/terrorizing-telemarketers-vol-8/6797686557

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Phoebe Gates is in trouble, for real. Rob Reiner's son pleads not guilty. A random story out of nowhere: Celebrities' craziest fan encounters. Dolly Parton wasn't asking people to bring babies named Jolene to her door step, but someone got confused. Sarah has a great story about being naked. Did you feel that earthquake?! After more than a decade, the Bumble dating app is changing its key feature. Dogs are a chick magnet. Sarah reveals her hatred of Yelp, Matty shows us his Bumble, and Vinnie tells us the weirdest county fair traditions.

Hour 1: It's time for Bob's Movie Club! ‘Little Miss Sunshine' delighted the whole gang. From an early Steve Carrell performance to Abigail Breslin's precious child acting, let's dig into why this movie makes our hearts so warm. Summer is almost over - did you enjoy it? Instead of buying more crappy toys, Vinnie is interested in giving his daughters experiences. Canada has HOW MANY lakes?! Wolverine is a real animal, Hugh Jackman. How does Snoop Dogg do it?! It turns out ransom is a tax write-off. Plus, the “best” college towns. Hour 2: Travis Kelce said his wedding was the best night of his life. I'm sure his WIFE will be very happy to hear that. ‘Barbie 2' is in crisis over salary negotiations. How would the hype for a second Barbie movie compare to Wicked 2? Football season is such a big part of American culture, and yet, can you even remember who won the Super Bowl last year? What's the best piece of meat? PSA: You can't drive your Rolls Royce drunk. There was a full solar eclipse in Europe yesterday, and the pictures and videos should not be overlooked. Why doesn't Vinnie's house have more slides? Hour 3: Phoebe Gates is in trouble, for real. Rob Reiner's son pleads not guilty. A random story out of nowhere: Celebrities' craziest fan encounters. Dolly Parton wasn't asking people to bring babies named Jolene to her door step, but someone got confused. Sarah has a great story about being naked. Did you feel that earthquake?! After more than a decade, the Bumble dating app is changing its key feature. Dogs are a chick magnet. Sarah reveals her hatred of Yelp, Matty shows us his Bumble, and Vinnie tells us the weirdest county fair traditions. Hour 4: Stubhub is spending millions to stop a bill that would cap aftermarket ticket prices. On one hand, stubhub sucks. On the other hand, it's free market? Bob demands to be called fun. Crazy Train IS that song. Ariana Grande is officially back with Ricky Alvarez. The 49ers play tonight! But, it's not a real game. Sarah is sick of people overusing “icon” and she's yelling about it. A story about Gold Fish, the cracker. Barbie's body type has been a conversation for years, and Mattel is finally changing her shape. Plus, a brand new game that totally makes sense and rules!

You already know the Minnesota State Fair is the best, but Yelp has some interesting picks for the rest of the top 3. Plus one petty Pistons fan and a McWedding in the works. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric and Drew talk about the intersection of craftsmanship and digital strategy. The discussion highlights the limitations of platforms like Yelp, where strict review policies can hinder a business's reputation, and emphasizes the complexity of Google's advertising ecosystem. Ainscough explains how businesses can optimize their sales funnels by integrating social media presence with targeted performance campaigns to capture high-quality leads. Triplet shares personal anecdotes about maintaining a culture of care and using the "131 technique" to empower employees to solve customer problems independently. Key Takeaways: Adopt the "1-3-1" problem-solving method by defining one specific problem, identifying three potential solutions, and recommending the single best course of action. Write handwritten thank-you notes to express authentic appreciation and build memorable, long-term personal or professional relationships. Evaluate online business reviews critically by reading individual write-ups and checking the reviewer's profile to see if they are a habitually angry reviewer. Prompt artificial intelligence to challenge you by asking it to focus on realistic constraints and ask you the hard questions you might not be thinking about. Prioritize direct human connection by picking up the phone to talk to people rather than relying entirely on digital forms or automated systems. Connect with Incline Marketing: https://inclinemktg.com/

John Cadeddu is the founding and managing partner at Corner Ventures. John brings 25 years of venture capital experience to this role and is a generalist with domain expertise in machine learning and artificial general intelligence. Prior to Corner, John co-founded DAG Ventures in 2004 and was Key Man for Funds I-V. As a venture investor, John has led investments in over 60 companies, including Bloom Energy, FireEye, Ambarella, Yelp, Pacific BioSciences, Jasper Technologies, Xoom, Eventbrite, Nextdoor, OneMedical and Wealthfront. Prior to this, John worked at JP Morgan, Tandem Computers and Octel Communications. He earned his BA with Honors from Harvard College and his MBA from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. John co-founded Aurite in 2023 following the release of ChatGPT. John and his wife, Wendy, established a college scholarship fund in their Canadian hometown 25 years ago that has enabled 149 students, and counting, to attend university.

Discover how plumbing companies can get recommended by Siri through Apple Business Connect, Yelp optimization, and voice search strategies. Learn the technical steps and ranking factors that put local service businesses ahead at https://coregrowthgroup.com/how-can-your-plumbing-company-be-recommended-by-apple-siri-voice-assistant Core Growth Group City: Marble Falls Address: 2205 Warehouse Circle Website: https://coregrowthgroup.com/

PASSIVE-AGGRESSIVE IS MY DEFAULT•We do not ship comic storage boxes. •A long Yelp review story. •Pokemon bros. •Contest of Challengers passed our 17th Podcastiversary!! •Marvel Compact Comics?!? ---------- Contest of Challengers #792 This episode is dedicated to Matt Kindt and Brian Hurtt. Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro: James VanOsdol (with Danhausen and Chris Jericho) Outro: James VanOsdol "Patrick" Voices: Richie Kotzen, Christopher Daniels, James Acaster, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), RJ City, Sebastian Bach, Arune Singh, James VanOsdol "Dal" Voices: James VanOsdol, RJ City, Dalton Castle, Sue Marasciulo (Trent's Mom), Kevin Conroy, Kris Statlander, Skye Blue, Bryce Remsberg, Arune Singh, Colt Cabana (both) Dal and Patrick Artwork: Bella Spagnuolo https://bellaspagnuoloart.myportfolio.com/ ----------Challengers Comics + Conversation 1845 N Western Ave • Chicago, IL 60647 773.278.0155 • ChallengersComics.com

Jack Chambers-Ward hosts a July 2026 AI search and SEO news roundup on Search With Candour.This episode covers everything from new Google Trends features and social media data tracking in Google Search Console to research about ads in Google AI Mode and if Google punishes AI-generated content.Links to articleshttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/analyzing-search-interest-just-got-more-powerful-share-7478017577340968960-qsi3/https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7480247562084638720/https://seranking.com/blog/google-ai-mode-ads/https://www.tryprofound.com/blog/google-com-is-now-ai-mode-s-2-cited-domainhttps://ahrefs.com/blog/google-doesnt-punish-ai-content/https://www.similarweb.com/corp/reports/2026-generative-ai-landscape/https://www.axios.com/2026/07/23/yelp-reviews-chatgpt-geo-partnershipChapters00:00 Coming up on this episode00:29 Introduction01:53 Live Podcast returns on 7 October 202604:19 Google Trends new comparison feature09:31 ChatGPT adds Yelp reviews12:35 SE Ranking study: Ads in AI Mode18:39 Profound study: Google cites itself more23:01 Ahrefs study: Does Google punish AI content?29:37 SimilarWeb Generative AI Report36:33 Wrap up

What happens if the market stalls, healthcare costs soar, or one spouse passes away sooner than expected? Preparing for worst-case scenarios is a key part of retirement planning. Learn how guaranteed income, tax planning, long-term care strategies, liability protection, and Social Security decisions can work together to create greater confidence and financial security throughout retirement. Listen in.  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>  LET'S CONNECT Show website: https://www.providencefinancialpodcast.com Find us at: https://www.providencefinancialinc.com Get to know Anthony: https://anthonysaccaro.com Anthony's book: https://morelifethanmoneybook.com Amazon Author Page: https://amazon/author/anthonysaccaro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnthonySaccaro/featured Radio: https://www.providencefinancialradio.com Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/providence-financial-and-insurance-services-inc-woodland-hills Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Providence.FinancialInc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnthonySaccaro LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonysaccaro/

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Benjamin Behrooz has built a family of branding agencies, Branding Los Angeles, Branding Aloha, Branding Texas, Branding Miami, and Branding New York, on one simple idea: nobody buys from a business they don't trust, and nobody trusts a business they can't find. In this episode Roy and Ben dig into the collision of branding, SEO, and AEO (answer engine optimization), and why construction companies, plumbers, electricians, and other blue collar trades are some of the best proof of concept for it. Ben explains why his agency now spans five markets across the US, why he believes skilled tradespeople are the next generation of millionaires as AI reshapes the job market, and how his team helps businesses become the answer AI actually recommends when someone searches for a licensed, bonded, weekend-available plumber. The conversation covers pricing models for marketing services, why "own your website, own your phone number" matters more than ever, the red flag of a client who's burned through four marketing companies in a year, and Ben's blunt take on why letting a machine fly the plane without a human at the controls is a recipe for disaster.   ⏱️ TIMESTAMP 0:02 - Welcome to the Podfather Podcast, intro to Benjamin Behrooz 1:03 - Why five branding agencies across five markets 2:25 - Franchise, partnership, or location-based SEO model 4:16 - Working with coaches and the 50/30/20 split of marketing, psychology, and coaching 5:12 - Why blue collar trades are the next generation of millionaires 10:13 - How AI now asks buyers seven to ten questions before a business is even found 11:27 - Pricing models: leads vs. management fees, and owning your website and phone number 18:48 - The red flag of a client who has hired four marketing companies in the past year 21:00 - Why Ben turns ads off once a client is fully booked 23:16 - ChatGPT's partnership with Yelp and how AI search is shifting in real time 24:12 - Working with life coaches, business coaches, and wellness brands 26:08 - Believing in yourself and showing up, Ben's core philosophy 29:21 - Blogs, video, and figuring out where AI actually recommends you 32:15 - AI hallucinations and why you need a human mind behind the machine 32:54 - The five-market vision and what's next: Texas, New York, and family life 35:25 - Where to find Benjamin and how he gives back to the community   About Benjamin Behrooz Ben Behrooz is the Founder and CEO of Branding Los Angeles, Branding Aloha, Branding Texas, Branding Miami, and Branding New York, where he helps businesses grow through strategic branding, SEO, AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), public relations, and digital marketing systems designed to deliver measurable results. His work focuses on helping businesses move beyond visibility alone to build lasting authority, generate qualified leads, and drive long-term revenue. He has extensive experience across legal, medical, dental, construction, home services, hospitality, and professional services, where traditional marketing often falls short. Links Benjamin Website: https://www.brandinglosangeles.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandingLosAngeles Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/BrandLosAngeles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandinglosangeles/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/branding-los-angeles/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Qp_sQJMt1NnRoR8EiDMVw   Roy Website: https://roycoughlan.com/ Virtual Assistants: https://va.world/ Private Networking Group (Connected Leaders Academy, 45+ Countries, 685+ Members): https://connectedleaders.academy Brain Upgrade: https://brainupgrade.org/ Podfather Network: podfather.me   #PodfatherPodcast #BenjaminBehrooz #BrandingLosAngeles #BrandingAloha #Branding #SEO #AEO #AnswerEngineOptimization #DigitalMarketing #BlueCollarBusiness #ConstructionMarketing #SmallBusinessGrowth #MarketingStrategy #LeadGeneration #AIMarketing #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #PodFatherNetwork #RoyCoughlan #MarketingPodcast #TradesBusiness #HomeServiceMarketing #NoAgentList

At the end of every season, Editor Steve Ewing assembles an episode built from his favorite moments from each episode.  Whether you have listened to the all of the episodes or just want to get a taste of Season 11, we hope that you enjoy this trip through the past 12 episodes of Reality Escape Pod.   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

On today's episode of Eat. Talk. Repeat.Ash is out of town, but the show must go on! This week, John Curtas is joined by two of Las Vegas' most connected voices in food and hospitality: Kim Owens, owner of Main St. Provisions, and Melinda Sheckells, longtime lifestyle journalist covering everything from restaurants and entertainment to the people shaping the city.From building chef-driven restaurants to covering the ever-changing Vegas dining scene, this conversation dives into what it really takes to succeed in one of the country's most competitive food cities.

If you've ever paid for marketing and wondered, “Did that actually get me a pool account?”, we're getting brutally practical about what works and what tends to waste money. We walk through the real trade-offs between old-school tactics like door hangers and newer realities like Ring doorbells that make door-to-door sales harder than ever. The goal is simple: help you get more pool service customers while protecting your time, your margin, and your sanity.We dig into the strongest long-term play for pool route growth: word-of-mouth marketing you can actually control. That means building a referral program with a clear reward, then delaying payout long enough to confirm the new customer sticks. From there we shift into online marketing, including Google Ads for pool service, keyword targeting, and why your “offer” matters just as much as your budget. We also share why a free month of service can attract the wrong kind of lead, and what to offer instead if you want higher-quality weekly service clients.Finally, we compare paid lead platforms like Thumbtack, HomeAdvisor, and Yelp to more direct traffic from Google, including the hidden cost of bidding wars and the need to respond fast. We also talk about buying a partial pool route, truck wraps, magnetic signs, and how to measure ROI so you know whether you should advertise more, advertise differently, or simply buy accounts. Subscribe, share this with a pool pro friend, and leave a review with the one marketing channel you want us to test next.We break down real-world marketing tactics pool service pros can use to land more weekly accounts, from referrals and Google Ads to paid lead platforms and vehicle branding. We also talk through the ROI math and seasonal timing that separates “busy” marketing from profitable pool route growth.• why door knocking is less effective with video doorbells• how door hangers work and why timing matters• building word-of-mouth with a paid referral bonus and a retention hold period• using Google Ads with a website and targeted keywords• choosing offers that attract quality clients over bargain hunters• evaluating Thumbtack, HomeAdvisor, Yelp and other paid lead sources• when buying a partial pool route makes sense and what to watch for• truck wraps vs magnetic signs as secondary lead sources• tracking marketing spend against the cost to buy accountsLearn more at swimmingpoollearning.com.If you're interested in the coaching program that I offer, you can learn more at poolguidecoaching.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Every growing home service company eventually hits the same wall. The systems that got you to $2 million will not get you to $20 million.In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson sits down with Brady Jolly and Scott Sharrock of Jolly Heating, Air, Plumbing & Electric to break down what it actually takes to scale a second-generation home service business. They discuss moving from commercial to residential, building a leadership team, using acquisitions to accelerate growth, creating a culture people want to stay in, and the management systems that help businesses continue growing without relying on the owner.The conversation also dives into scorecards, leadership development, AI, private equity, and why investing in people often creates a bigger return than investing anywhere else.In This Episode• Growing a second-generation plumbing company into a multi-trade business• Why residential service changed the trajectory of the company• Lessons from acquisitions, launching roofing, and adding new trades• Building leaders before you need them• Creating a culture that people actually want to be part of• How scorecards and KPIs improve decision making• AI, private equity, and where home service businesses are headed nextConnectJohn Wilsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbwilson1/Brady Jolly + Scott Sharrockhttps://justcalljolly.com/Reimagining Home Services Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@ReimaginingHomeServices ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Sponsors ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━YelpLooking for more qualified leads beyond Google? See how contractors are using Yelp to reach homeowners who are ready to book and diversify their lead generation. Learn more: https://business.yelp.com/campaign/ownedandoperated/The Military Veteran (TMV)Hiring a VP, GM, or C-suite leader? The Military Veteran (TMV) specializes in executive search for home service businesses, connecting you with proven veteran leaders who know how to execute, build teams, and drive growth. Select Owned and Operated as your referral source when you schedule a consultation: https://themilvet.typeform.com/to/BDwkmCU0?typeform-source=www.themilvet.orgBig ReputationGet more from your Google Business Profile with Big Reputation. Automate reviews, improve local visibility, and turn more Google searches into inbound calls. Learn more: https://www.bigreputation.ai/oao?utm_source=oao&utm_medium=paidSend Us Mail!More Ways To Connect with O&OJohn's Podcast YouTube ChannelOwned and Operated Newsletter Bonus Videos From JohnLeave a ReviewJohn Wilson, CEO of Wilson CompaniesJack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC

The Longevity World Cup: Competing to Stay Young Click On My Website Below To Schedule A Free 15 Min Zoom Call:Over 40 Fitness Hacks SKOOL Group!Get Your Whoop4.0 Here!Founder Adam: Longevity World CupLongevityWorldCup.comInstagram: @longevityworldcupPodcast Summary: Brad Williams Interviews Adam, Developer of the Longevity World CupIn this episode of Over 40 Fitness Hacks, Brad Williams sits down with Adam, the developer of the Longevity World Cup, to explore the emerging world of longevity, biological aging, and the idea of turning health optimization into a competitive sport.Adam explains how his journey into longevity began after building and exiting a successful software company. Inspired by the idea that longevity could be the next major technological revolution, he began looking into the field and quickly realized there was a major problem: scientists still don't have an easy way to determine whether an anti-aging intervention is actually working without waiting decades to see whether people live longer.That problem led Adam to a unique idea—treat longevity like a sport. The concept behind the Longevity World Cup is to create a competitive environment where people track their biological age and health markers, experiment with different interventions, and compete to improve their results. Adam believes that the people who perform best in this competition could become some of the earliest adopters of new longevity technologies, treatments, and strategies that actually work.A major part of the conversation focuses on biological aging clocks and how they attempt to estimate a person's biological age based on health data. Brad discusses his experience with tools such as WHOOP and the growing popularity of biological-age measurements, while Adam explains the limitations of current approaches. He argues that simply determining how old someone "looks" based on their biomarkers isn't necessarily the same as measuring how healthy or resilient they actually are. Ideally, biological aging clocks should be connected to meaningful outcomes such as health, performance, and ultimately mortality.Adam explains that this is one of the biggest challenges facing longevity research. Researchers need better biological aging clocks so they can determine whether an intervention is working without having to wait for people to die decades later. If scientists can develop reliable ways to measure biological aging, it could dramatically accelerate the pace of longevity research.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/3GCKRzVDisclaimer: The information provided on this podcast, including interviews and recommendations, is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute medical, nutritional, or professional fitness advice. The hosts and guests are not your personal doctors or trainers. Always consult a qualified medical professional before changing your diet, starting a new exercise regimen, or implementing any advice heard on this show. Use of any information provided is solely at your own risk.

Home service marketing strategy isn't one-size-fits-all. In this Owned and Operated compilation, John Wilson sits down with Lisa Appleby and Ethan Wright of Service Scalers to break down the marketing systems, lead generation strategies, SEO, Google Ads, Local Services Ads, reviews, AI, and growth playbooks that help contractors scale from $1M to $10M+.Whether you own an HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, or other home service business, this episode explains where your next marketing dollar should go, how to generate higher-quality leads, improve conversion rates, and build a marketing engine that scales with your company.In This Episode The marketing roadmap from $1M to $10M in revenue  Where to invest your next marketing dollar  When to use Local Services Ads, PPC, SEO, and aggregators  Why speed-to-lead dramatically increases booked jobs  How online reviews impact rankings and revenue  The biggest marketing mistakes growing contractors make  How AI is changing SEO, Google Search, and digital marketing  The KPIs every contractor should actually be tracking ConnectJohn Wilson https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbwilson1/Lisa Appleby https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-appleby/?originalSubdomain=ukEthan Wright https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanwrighttx━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Sponsors━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Comfort ConnectTurn one installation into years of repeat business with Comfort Connect. Give homeowners flexible payment options, stay connected after the job, and create new recurring revenue opportunities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4wGXqSX YelpLooking for more qualified leads beyond Google? See how contractors are using Yelp to reach homeowners who are ready to book and diversify their lead generation. Learn more: https://business.yelp.com/campaign/ownedandoperated/ Profit & GritRunning a $3M–$15M home service business? Profit & Grit helps contractors improve cash flow, pricing, forecasting, and profitability with guidance from an operator who's built and sold a $25M service business. Book your free 20-minute strategy call: https://www.profitandgrit.comSend Us Mail!More Ways To Connect with O&OJohn's Podcast YouTube ChannelOwned and Operated Newsletter Bonus Videos From JohnLeave a ReviewJohn Wilson, CEO of Wilson CompaniesJack Carr, CEO of Rapid HVAC

Each week, Greg and Ben answer your questions on digital marketing for local businesses … local search engine optimization (SEO), Google Business Profile, social media, email marketing, websites, online advertising and more.Updates and QuestionsInterview with Google Product Experts Lisa Landsman and Mike Gnagy.Google aims to scale education via GBP optimization playbooks.Integrate Gemini with your GBP using Business Notebook.LSA migration into GBP is now complete.Google suspension flow improvements.What should I do if my ownership on a duplicate listing was overwritten by Yext?Should I report a business address that is mail only?Is it beneficial to create a domain for business reviews to help with ChatGPT output?Will ChatGPT ever change where it sources reviews from instead of Yelp?Links mentioned in this session are available on our website at https://localmarketinginstitute.com

Wondering if Yelp reviews still matter when people search with AI?The answer is "probably yes". It depends on a partnership most small business owners haven't heard about yet.OpenAI just struck a deal with Yelp, meaning ChatGPT will start pulling local business recommendations directly from Yelp reviews instead of relying only on Google.Why OpenAI needs outside sources like Yelp and RedditHow Yelp hides five-star reviews to pressure businesses into advertisingWhat changes for urban vs. rural business ownersWhy this partnership might not lastDust off your Yelp profile now, because the next time someone asks AI for a recommendation near them, Yelp may be the piece of advice it hands back.Timestamps [0:00] Introduction [0:33] What Yelp is and why it matters locally [1:36] Yelp's shady review practices [2:04] How Yelp hides five-star reviews [2:49] Aggressive sales tactics from Yelp [4:00] The OpenAI and Yelp partnership announced [4:36] How ChatGPT will source local reviews [5:31] Urban vs. rural impact for business owners [6:29] Requesting quotes directly through ChatGPT [7:10] Will this partnership even last? --Send me your AI/SEO questions!https://www.meredithshusband.com/podcast

Welcome back!!! Jean returns from her family vacation to Boston and tells us all about her trip. Plus, Brian recaps his weekend…including the Megadeth show on Friday! In the news this morning, the latest on that deadly shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Idaho over the weekend, a recall on certain Ford vehicles, a possible class-action lawsuit for anyone who got sick from the diarrhea lettuce, two of the ransom notes for Nancy Guthrie are released, Linda Blair's home is searched by animal control officers, Vincent Pastore died over the weekend, and a #FloridaWoman gets kicked off a plane for preaching about Jesus. In sports, the Brewers took two out of three from the Angels this weekend, the Packers welcome Tucker Kraft back to the practice field at training camp, Zach Tom is changing his name, the Packers also introduced a new sensory activation vehicle at Lambeau, Kelsey Plum gets traded, and Ricky Pearsall's season is over. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Jonah Hill's been training in jiu jitsu and is looking to kick some ass…and speaking of kicking ass, "Spider Man: Brand New Day" kicked ALL the ass at the box office this weekend. Plus, Charlie Hunnam reveals what he did to get his mind right after playing Ed Gein in that series on Netflix. Cool story about a bunch of book lovers who helped a local library move to it's new location by forming a human chain. And a man who lost a bunch of tools after his truck got struck by lightning got a kind gesture from his son. The MN, WI, and IA state fairs are coming up and they are the top three for fair food according to Yelp. Elsewhere in sports, the FIFA sell-off is not happening after all, Tony Romo is getting replaced by JJ Watt on CBS, Harrison Bader FA & FO'd, and Cam Skattebo is going to do less blackflips. We talked about average summer spending and how much time parents spend carting their kids around. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Pennsylvania who was stealing thousands of dollars worth of Little Debbie snacks, rotting fish sauce in Canada, a hospital that hired a metal band to perform for a sick patient, & a guy who tried to smuggle a bunch of drugs under his toupee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Murphy spent five years as an engineering manager at Yelp on the team that owned the infrastructure behind every dollar moving through the company. He got the job the way a lot of people do, which is that his boss had no budget for a real engineering manager and asked if he'd try it.Most of this conversation is about the move from engineer to manager: what the job actually is, what he looks for before he'll move someone into it, and why he calls it a career change instead of a promotion. That last part is something I got told when I made the jump and completely ignored. I thought I was getting a bigger version of my old job.He also runs EM Accelerator, a training program for engineering managers, and Crying on the Sofa, a set of free mental health events for people in tech. He talks about the night that started the second one, sitting on his couch holding his newborn son.What we covered:The engineering manager archetypes, and how to spot which one a company is really hiring forWhat he watches during a production incident before he'll consider promoting youWhy the strongest engineer on the team is often the wrong pickWhy management is a career change, not a promotionWhy there's so little real training for new managers, and what he teaches instead of one-on-one templatesWhether a manager has to be regulated themselves to lead wellWhy he started Crying on the SofaWho should not become an engineering managerHis take on AI flattening orgs, and why he thinks people-focused managers matter more, not lessFind Ryan:EM Accelerator: https://www.emaccelerator.com/Crying on the Sofa: https://www.cryingonthesofa.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryansmurphy1Newsletter: https://www.softwareengineeringtimes.com/

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Meet Audra, the fourth-generation owner of Great Bear Auto Shop in Queens, NYC. In an industry where only 2 percent of auto mechanics are women, Audra is changing expectations about who belongs in the garage and how a car repair shop serves its community. Growing up with the family business, Audra faced skepticism and pushback but turned every challenge into motivation. She learned on the job, went to trade school, and brought fresh skills and ideas back to Great Bear. Audra transformed the shop's culture, shifting from the stereotypes of the past to build an inclusive, comfortable space for everyone. Her belief in educating rather than intimidating customers is written on the walls and reflected in every service. Each repair is about helping people feel safe and empowered, not just fixing cars. One key moment came when Audra realized many customers felt overwhelmed by car care. She started hosting free monthly workshops for women – creating a welcoming environment where knowledge is shared and stereotypes are left at the door. Today, Great Bear is more than just a family-owned auto repair shop. It is a hub for community empowerment, championing women in auto repair and helping drivers across Queens and NYC feel confident on the road. If you are looking to support a women-owned small business and see what makes Great Bear Auto different, check out Audra's shop on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/great-bear-auto-and-auto-body-shop-flushing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A North Texas doctor and a Freestone County med spa owner have both been arrested and charged with murder in the 2023 death of a patient. In other news, UNT has denied 11 professors funding for memberships to professional organizations it says violate the state's DEI ban — a move some faculty members describe as unjustified and warn could undercut their career development; in a list of the 10 best state fairs for festival food in the United States from Yelp, the State Fair of Texas is sixth on the list of 10, and Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers and Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese will not be punished after what was supposed to be a light-hearted post from the WNBA's official X account went viral. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Ross Simmonds Show, Ross joins Nick in The Nick Standlea Show to break down how search is changing as Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and other LLMs reshape how people discover brands. They unpack what marketers, creators, and business owners need to do now to improve AI visibility, build authority across platforms like YouTube and Reddit, and create content that gets found, cited, and trusted. Key Takeaways and Insights: 1. How LLMs actually build answers - Ross explains “query fan-out,” where AI tools rephrase a user's prompt into many variations and scan multiple sources at once. - Platforms like Reddit, YouTube, Quora, Yelp, and Google results all help shape the final response. - The brands mentioned most often—and with the strongest supporting signals—are more likely to appear in AI-generated answers. 2. The coffee shop framework for local AI visibility - Local businesses should align site pages and language with the exact questions customers ask. - Review signals from Yelp, TripAdvisor, and other directories strengthen trust and authority. - Encouraging real customer conversations on Reddit and other platforms can influence how AI tools perceive your brand. 3. Why YouTube is a major AI search advantage - Google has a built-in incentive to surface YouTube content because it owns the platform and monetizes attention there. - YouTube remains one of the most powerful search engines in the world and a rich source of human-led content. - Video stands out in an AI-heavy world because it delivers a stronger sense of trust, personality, and connection. 4. Gemini, personalization, and the future of search - Google may have a long-term advantage because Gemini can connect with products like Gmail, Calendar, Chrome, and more. - Search experiences are becoming more personalized, which makes traditional ranking analysis harder. - Marketers need to prepare for a world where different users may get very different answers to the same prompt. 5. How nonprofits and mission-driven brands should adapt - Start by mapping website content to the real questions your audience asks before they know your brand exists. - Build long-form, useful resources that directly address audience pain points and decision-making moments. - Combine LLM optimization with human-centered storytelling to connect both logically and emotionally. 6. The four E's of content that builds trust - Ross highlights four content goals: educational, engaging, entertaining, and empowering. - Strong brands don't just publish information—they create content people want to remember and share. - Human connection still matters, especially when AI-generated content is becoming more common. 7. Old-school customer research is the new edge The deepest marketing insights still come from direct conversations with real customers. Interview transcripts, sentiment analysis, and qualitative feedback can be turned into sharper messaging with AI. The brands that win will combine human insight with AI execution, not replace one with the other. Resources & Tools:

Google is changing Local Services Ads again, and this one actually matters.In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson sits down with Sam Preston of Service Scalers to break down Google's biggest LSA update yet. With Local Services Ads moving into Google Ads and Performance Max, contractors could see major changes to how budgets are spent, campaigns are managed, and leads are generated.John and Sam walk through what's changing, what could go wrong, and the simple checklist every contractor should work through before the rollout. If Google is an important lead source for your business, this is an episode you'll want to hear before the switch happens.In This Episode:Why Google is moving LSAs into Google AdsWhat Performance Max means for contractorsThe biggest risks during the migrationHow to think about budgets and campaign structureWhat data you need to save before it's goneWhy your Google Business Profile matters more than everWhat to watch for if your lead volume changes overnight━━━━━━━━━━━━━━John Wilson → https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbwilson1/Sam Preston → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sampreston/━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

The fastest-growing home service companies don't scale by spending more. They scale by making smarter operational decisions.In this special compilation episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson and Jack Carr break down one of the biggest hidden expenses in home services: your fleet. They explain why they're moving away from expensive service vans, why the Ford Maverick has become their vehicle of choice, and how rethinking truck stock, inventory, and install trailers can save hundreds of thousands of dollars while making technicians more efficient.They also dive into the future of fleet strategy, from modular trailer systems and simplified inventory to why most branded truck wraps no longer create a competitive advantage. If you're looking for practical ways to lower costs without sacrificing growth, this episode is packed with ideas you can apply immediately.In This Episode:• Why expensive service vans may be hurting your business• How Ford Mavericks reduce fleet costs and fuel spend• Rethinking truck stock to improve inventory control• The trailer system that could replace traditional install trucks• How fleet decisions impact profitability and cash flow• Why most truck wraps no longer stand out• Building a brand that actually differentiates your company————————————————

Send us Fan MailIn this episode: Christi Powell and Angela Gardner welcome back Tonya Hicks, president and CEO of Power Solutions, an electrical contracting, facility maintenance, and domestic EV charging manufacturer she has led for 26 years. Hicks, an IBEW journeyman electrician and the first Black woman journeyman in Mississippi and first woman in Local 917, explains how unsafe EV charger locations inspired her SheEV initiative, including a planned September car club and a redesigned app using a community rating (Yelp-like) model after legal concerns about labeling “safer” stations. She discusses advocating on Capitol Hill for policy to place chargers in safer locations and notes bipartisan support in Georgia. Hicks reflects on jobsite safety challenges for women due to ill-fitting PPE and clothing, addresses workforce development and retention (including family leave and benefits), and encourages upskilling and learning AI.Supported by: Groundbreak CarolinasSupport the show

Simple. When your entire business model is convincing people that common sense is dangerous, eventually common sense stages a jailbreak. Democrats have become their own demolition crew. You don't need Republicans to attack them. Just hand them a microphone. Even Van Jones, who has spent years trying to translate progressive ideas into something normal people can digest, finally threw up his hands. He basically said the far Left had turned progressivism into performance art. His description was unforgettable. He said they were "pooping in the Kool-Aid bowl and telling us the turds are ice cubes." Now that's not Kevin Jackson. That's Van Jones. I've heard political spin before. I've heard politicians polish bad ideas until they sparkle. But when your own team starts comparing your messaging strategy to a contaminated punch bowl, maybe the branding consultants should be called before the campaign consultants. Jones openly criticized support for Hamas, abolishing police, abolishing borders, refusing to deport violent criminals, and questioning Israel's existence. Again, not conservatives. Democrats. When members of your own family start hiding the silverware before you visit, Thanksgiving isn't going well. And he's not alone. More Democrats are quietly admitting something conservatives have been saying for years. The Democratic Socialists may dominate social media. They may dominate faculty lounges. They may dominate city council meetings where nobody showed up to vote. But swing voters? Not so much. Even Democratic strategists are warning their own party that normal Americans aren't exactly lining up to audition for life inside an economics textbook written by Karl Marx. Meanwhile... President Trump keeps swinging. Whatever people think about his style, Democrats have a much bigger problem than his personality. Results. Because results are stubborn little creatures. You can dislike the salesman. But when the product starts working, people tend to stop reading Yelp reviews. [SEGMENT 1-2] Update on Demise of Democrats 2 Democrat credibility [X] SB – ABC Jon Karl on This Week quizzes Mark Warner on voter ID Sign an affidavit   CNN even ran a piece comparing Trump then versus Trump now. Now, I couldn't tell you every detail because CNN wanted me to subscribe. I'd rather pay for parking at my own house. But I read enough to know the warning label. Democrats should be concerned. And that's putting it politely. Because here's where Democrats find themselves. No clear agenda. Fundraising struggles. Credibility problems. That's political bingo. And somehow they managed to fill the whole card. Which brings us back to something I've discussed for years. Narratives only work until they collide with evidence. Whether we're talking election integrity or any number of issues, Democrats continue defending positions that many Americans increasingly question. When Pete Buttigieg repeats the familiar line about court cases dismissing election challenges, he's appealing to an argument people have heard countless times. The larger public debate now centers on what evidence should be considered, what legal standards applied, and whether Americans believe every question surrounding 2020 received a full hearing. Those conversations aren't going away simply because someone repeats an old talking point. Politics has a funny habit. Yesterday's settled issue has a way of becoming tomorrow's committee hearing. And while Democrats are busy defending yesterday... The Democratic Socialists are busy inventing tomorrow. Kevin Jackson has been called, the "white-collar" Joe Rogan. Given their similar backgrounds in TV, comedy, and martial arts, it's easy to see why people enjoy Kevin's show so much. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.  

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.  

Dave Landau back in-studio, Mitch McConnell rehab pic verified, WATP Karl with Big Jay v. Corey Feldman & Tom Segura's separation, Lindsey Graham's alleged boy toy speaks, Katie Porter's mean Yelp reviews, and Hunter Biden's comeback. Dave Landau joins us in-studio. Check out his tour dates here. Remember to join us with Dave and Karl Hamburger on October 2nd for the live WATP show at Rock & Brews in Royal Oak. The MLB Home Run Derby was on Netflix and Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals won it all over home favorite Kyle Schwarber. Will Ferrell rubbed some fans the wrong way on the broadcast. Chris Kattan is looking a bit small these days. TV: Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed on AppleTV+ has hooked Marc and peaked Drew's interest. Any cam boys out there? Dave is trying to get through Cape Fear. Drew is invested in Whatever It Takes: Inside the eBay Scandal. California politician, Katie Porter, is quite the critic on Yelp. Local Mall Shootings: Footage of the Great Lakes Crossing shooting looks somewhat like self-defense. A shooting at Fairlane Mall reminds us that Fairlane Mall is still open. Hip Hop: They're going to get to the bottom of that late Jay Z show in New York. Kanye West and Shane Gillis are homeboys. Chris Brown is back to it following a judgement. We remember the best of R. Kelly. Some people are saying every celebrity that has contact with trainer Harley Pasternak ends up going off the deep end. Captain Sully Sullenberger has Alzheimer's disease. Politics: Mitch McConnell's proof of life photo is confirmed as real. Darline Graham is a total nepo-sister. She takes over for the very heterosexual Lindsey Graham. Self-proclaimed twink, Jesse James Rose, calls out Lindsey for funding him for sexual favors. Our website is a bitch from time to time. Sorry about that. Nolan Wells: Al Sharpton will speak at the teen's funeral. Tyler Perry will pay for the funeral. Colin Kaepernick is paying for an independent autopsy. The GoFundMe continues to grow. Amy Lynn Bradley totally fell off that cruise ship. Karl from WATP stops by to cover the fired crew at The Howard Stern Show, The Bonfire goes full-circle with Jerry O'Connell while extending an olive branch to Corey Feldman, cover the sad split of YMH's Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky and more. Oh, and Woke Dad makes an appearance. Shoutout to Graham Platner for making the phrase 'stealthing' commonplace. Anthony Cumia was railing testosterone during COVID. Rachel Zoe of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills needs to eat a cheeseburger... or anything. Actress Cara Delevingne enjoyed GHB and cocaine combos. Zack Wheeler vs the MLB All-Star Game. Hunter Biden is making the rounds. He recently won a defamation lawsuit. Dave will make an appearance on No BS News Hour with Charlie LeDuff tomorrow. Check it out. Merch, yo. Check it. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).

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