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Send us a textIn this week's episode of The Digital Restaurant, Carl is joined by Alayna Sullivan, Senior Director of Corporate Comms at Olo, fresh from Food on Demand. Together, they cover five big stories shaping the restaurant and off-premise landscape, including DoorDash's mega acquisitions, Chipotle's new catering pilot with Olo, and the rising footprint of Wonder.Timestamps:00:01:30 – Chipotle x Olo Catering PartnershipChipotle pilots Olo's Catering Plus with promising early featuresAverage catering check size = $350+ 

On this episode we sample Maker's Mark The Lost Recipe Series Edition 01 while talking about turning off the notifications, somebody lost the bourbon but we found it, a cinnamon bun cigar blend, tastes expensive and it is, last year's Easter chocolate, the way back of the palette, chewing on a popsicle stick, why Spring done broke, a hell of a Huddle House, Hattie B's, the worst banana pudding ever, screaming flying V at the top of my lungs, y'all got fiddles in Quebec, headed to NYC, St. Patrick's Cathedral on St. Patrick's Day, Tavern on the Green, shopping in the Garment District, spending 90% of your childhood in a fabric shop, The Starbucks Roastery, Niagara Falls, sticky toffee pudding, a12 hour drive after a flight, being due for a bad weather trip, experiencing new things with people you love, and easy travel versus difficult travel.  Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DrepandStone We'd love to hear from you! https://linktr.ee/DrepandStone Don't forget to subscribe! Music by @joakimkarudmusic Episode #288

In this entertaining segment, Dee Lane and Playboy Cha Chii dive into the ultimate Southern breakfast debate: Huddle House or Waffle House? The conversation takes a fun turn as Playboy Cha Chii opens up about her special attraction to Asian men and what draws her in. A lighthearted and revealing chat about food, attraction, and personal tastes!FOR UNCENSORED EPISODES, BEHIND THE SCENES CONTENT, AND MORE, PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON!https://linktr.ee/everydayisfridayshowConnect with Everyday is Friday ShowFollow Us On All Socials:http://patreon.com/everydayisfridayshow http://instagram.com/everydayisfridayshow   http://facebook.com/everydayisfridayshow  http://tiktok.com/@everydayisfridayshowhttp://twitter.com/edifshow  Follow Your Favorite Hosts:Robiiiworld http://instagram.com/robiiiworldTeddy2Stupid http://instagram.com/teddy2stupidFollow Our Special Guests:Dee Lane  http://instagram.com/dee.laneePlayboy Cha Chii http://instagram.com/playboy_chachiiThis show is powered by @BlankitMedia and is available on all streaming platforms.

Mindy Armstrong has been a thought leader in the foodservice industry for nearly two decades, specializing in strategy, the creative process, and culinary leadership. Mindy has had a rich career in consulting and corporate leadership, and today, serves as VP of Menu Innovation for Ascent Hospitality, including the Perkins Amercian Food Company, and Huddle House. Mindy is a prominent industry contributor on trends and innovation, and is an advisory board member for Women in Restaurant Leadership. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Mindy as much as we did.

I traveled to New York, New York for this one! From the Two in the Cooler podcast, host Andrew Canada joins me this week to check out Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, a chain that I flew across the country to New York City to try, and he flew down from Buffalo to meet me there Originally "Smithy's Pancake House" before changing their name and expanding across the region, Perkins' backstory is one of ups and downs The Secret Menu: Sci-Fi Foods Andrew's friends sound 100% made up A Yelper gives Perkins 5 stars while continually dunking on Staten Island in pretty glorious fashion "Fine" Dining is now on video! Head on over to my YouTube to watch this episode! Music by: James McEnelly (@Ramshackle_Music) Theme Song by: Kyle Schieffer (@JazzyJellyfish) Segment Transitions Voiced by: Sandy Rose "Fine" Dining is on Patreon! Get an extra episode every month (I recently released my July exclusive episode on Sarku Japan, a delicious mall food court teriyaki chicken joint, and introduced my friend Michael Slater to their "yummy yummy sauce!"), extended Yelp from Strangers segments every other week, merch discounts, download access to our music including the 7 singles from our Olive Garden musical, and more! Patreon Producers: Joyce Van, & Sue Ornelas   Get the 5 Survival Tips for Casual Dining at www.finediningpodcast.com!   Send in your Perkins stories at finediningpodcast@gmail.com.   Follow the show on TikTok and Instagram @finediningpodcast Follow Two in the Cooler on Instagram @twointhecooler   Let me know where I should go next by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, PodcastAddict, Overcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. I read every one!   Next week on "Fine" Dining: Perkins Review [Part Two]! Andrew Canada returns to eat a pretty underwhelming meal with me! Ever work at Perkins? Send your stories to finediningpodcast@gmail.com.

Despite what are usually characterized as the “lazy days of summer,” there's been a lot of menu action this week. Pat and Bret both attended an outdoor pig roast at Back Bar in the Eventi Hotel in New York City. The patio party was hosted by Chef Laurent Tourondel and his team, who operate the dining venues at the hotel. They started cooking the pigs at noon, inside a charcoal-fired China box or “caja chino,” which is a Cuban style of cooking pork. The pigs were roasted to perfection by 6 p.m. with burnished, crackly skin and tender meat. The cooks sliced the pork and sandwiched it in bao buns with a creamy, garlicky green sauce. Also on offer was chicken shawarma and elote, where the ears of corn were cooked over live fire and topped with cotija cheese and spices. Bret was a guest at Heritage Grand Bakery, a grab-and-go eatery that's connected to a full-service restaurant with wood-burning pizza ovens. The owner, Lou Ramirez, is into ancient grains and uses a product called “population wheat” for baking. It's a type of wheat that results from tossing 17 different grains into a field, and whatever sprouts up is harvested and milled. Chef Ramirez uses population wheat in pizza crust and in a whole-grain pasta that's served with a mushroom sauce. Both check the boxes for sustainability, healthfulness and abundant flavor. Our guest this week was Mindy Armstrong, VP of menu innovation at Perkins and Huddle House. Perkins is on a revitalization journey, recently changing its name from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery to Perkins American Food Co. But Armstrong points out that the bakery will remain a differentiator, setting the chain apart in the family-dining segment. Pies are still menu mainstays, as are breakfast and comfort foods, but the plan is to offer more portable items, lean into sandwiches and burgers and innovate the beverage lineup. At Huddle House, the R&D strategy focuses on the core menu instead of creating limited-time specials. And with both chains, it's risky to get too wild with flavor. Family-dining chains seem to be on a reinvention streak lately, with Cracker Barrel, Friendly's, Denny's and now Perkins and even Huddle House all refreshing their menus and images. It will be interesting to watch this segment in the months ahead.

This week on Extra Serving, a podcast from Nation's Restaurant News, NRN editors Leigh Anne Zinsmeister and Sam Oches talk all things menu innovation. The week saw a new sauce at KFC, doughnut holes at Krispy Kreme, and Limonada Freeze at Taco Bell. The editors talk through why all of these updates make sense, and how restaurant operators can make menu changes with big operational shifts.Then, the editors pivot to something more depressing: restaurant closures. The Technomic Top 500 revealed some depressing data, with 33% of ranked chains closing net units in 2023, and the onslaught doesn't seem to have slowed. Everyone in the industry has heard some loud opinions about restaurants' “death knell” and “apocalypse.” Are these declarations overblown?Stick around to hear a recent conversation between senior food and beverage editor Bret Thorn and Ascent Hospitality's VP of menu innovation Mindy Armstrong. They talk about menus at the company's two family-dining chains — Perkins and Huddle House — including some “crazy” updates to cinnamon rolls.

This week, master fly tyer Brandon Bailes reminisces about his grandad's trout theft operation, we slice our fingers off on live television, teach OCD people how to organize their healing crystals, and improve our wet fly game by being completely ignorant about how to fish wet flies. 

I first met Victoria Van Der Laan in Catskill, New York, standing in the gravel driveway in front of the HUDDLE House where me and twenty-five other NOOKers where spending a long weekend quilting together. I had assumed she'd just whisk me away for a quick coffee and pastry while I was in town and that would be it, but Victoria ended up coming back to the house for a trunk show and then spent all afternoon with us just sewing and sharing stories. Noticing the warmth and generosity she moves through the world with, I knew we'd become fast friends.In this SEAMSIDE conversation, Victoria and I talk about: ① how the demands of life can pressurize our creative practice ② why her colors seem to vibrate ③ how to expand and contract as the season allows→ Get your free trial to the QUILTY NOOK → See images and more from this episode with SEAMSIDE EXTRAS → Learn more about Zak → Support Victoria through Buy Me A Coffee

TUESDAY HR 2 RRR Trivia - On this day 42 years ago this guitar here passes way. There is a difference between Huddle House and Waffle House Monsters Brew Bus 2024

Our guest DeeLanee (@dee.lanee) and Chachii (@Playboy_Chachii) give their opinion on which restaurant is the best!Podcast is powered by @BlankitMedia and is available on all listening platforms (Apple, Spotify, Google podcast...)https://linktr.ee/everydayisfridayshowConnect with Everyday is Friday ShowFollow Us On All Socials: http://patreon.com/everydayisfridayshow  http://instagram.com/everydayisfridayshow    http://facebook.com/everydayisfridayshow  http://tiktok.com/everydayisfridayshowhttp://twitter.com/edifshow  Follow Your Favorite Hosts:Robiiiworld @robiiiworldTeddy2Stupid @teddy2stupidFollow Our Special Guests:DeeLanee - @dee.laneeChachii - @playboy_chachii

This week on the STABcast! Will, Ryan, and Ben discuss Will's plans to run the new wookiee battleforce, answer listener feedback, and in honor of spooky season, each talk about their personal Legion boogeyman! Also Will talks some smack about Denver. Also no Tim, he was too busy eating at Huddle House.

Episode 83 Overall. The team's all here, and we are joined by the always Zesty Elvis Tribute Artist Landon James. He chats with us about life on the road, the two types of fans, and the difference between performing and tributing competitions. The difference between Huddle House and Waffle House, and the shenanigans that occur there. It's still Fred's Freaky Wack History Facts with Porpoise the Wack History Month Dolphin. Fred drops the Medieval bath facts on us, and We chat about Napoleon and his shortness. Pope Gregory IX and his Pussy Hating, as told by Bezlebub. Finally, we talk to a real-life Leprechaun and get tips for Saint Patrick's Day. All that, and so much more. #BLCWorld #PCP #PCPUniverse --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popculturepros/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/popculturepros/support

The team's all here, and we are joined by the always Zesty Elvis Tribute Artist Landon James. He chats with us about life on the road, the two types of fans, and the difference between performing and tributing competitions. The difference between Huddle House and Waffle House, and the shenanigans that occur there. It's still Fred's Freaky Wack History Facts with Porpoisy the Wack History Month Dolphin. Fred drops the Medieval bath facts on us, and We chat about Napoleon and his shortness. Pope Gregory IX and his Pussy Hating, as told by Bezlebub. Finally, we talk to a real-life Leprechaun about and get tips for Saint Patrick's Day. All that, and so much more.

Happy Valentine's Day, Podcatts! We are celebrating LOVE on the podcast today by sharing our love stories. Hear about a thong, a stabbing, Huddle House, baby oil, bang bang shrimp, and more! xoxo We want to thank our sponsors for this episode!: Heather with ComplEATly Well wants you to get out of the pharmacy and get into the kitchen to heal your gut, and get you feeling your best! She'll be your health concierge and ready to answer all of your questions! Find her at www.complEATlywell.com and @complEATlywell on IG. Confetti Castle, who does custom ballon installations, has grab and go bundles, Valentine's Day options for kids and adults, and Super Bowl offerings! Find her at www.theconfetticastle.com and @ConfettiCastle on IG!

What's that? You hear angels singin'? Nah, it's just your favorite 90's country podcast hosts back with an absolute heater of an episode! If you're lonely now, you won't be lonely long. Cause you're about to hang out with us and talk about Clay for the next hour. Is Clay Walker the songbird of our generation? Is his voice overrated, underrated, or properly rated? Do the lyrics to "this woman and this man" actually make a lick of sense? These are just a few questions we have...We hope to answer all of these and more! We start off with some Country Music History, play some "guess the lyric," and of course talk all of our Clay Walker top tracks. Afterward, we discuss the pros/cons of Huddle House, Denny's, and Waffle House. Leave us your thoughts in the episode review! Come say "hello" on our socials @chatahoocheepodcast Follow/subscribe on your favorite listening platform, and be sure to rate 5 stars and review! Thanks again for listening! If I could make a living out of lovin' Clay, I'd be a millionaire in a half a day...

REUNITED! and spilling the tea on dating, moving, becoming adults, and what really goes down at Huddle House.

EP099: The Huddle House by Dumb Sh#t Said Out Loud Penguins are cute but don't take pictures of them with Camera Flash! It will ruin their pretty little eyes. Come hang out, David might be diagnosed with something serious and Dylan convinces David to sell feet pics. Follow DSSOL on Instagram and Facebook @dssol_podcast Help us out by following and reviewing our Podcast.

In 2007, I was a twenty year old Private First Class stationed in Fort Gordon, Georgia. I would spend my evenings walking down to the Huddle House on post and that's where I wrote the first draft of The Forever Sleep, which was my take on a cyber punk future of stasis tanks, virtual reality, and the men who maintain such a place.  To subscribe for $2.99 per month, go to https://anchor.fm/dividedbyzerobooks/subscribe

The old men are together for the first time since February of 2020 to record an episode in one single location. Or are they? Jim may be in South Carolina looting Patrick's home. There's some healthy discussion about the difference between Waffle House and Huddle House in regards to both digestion and the reproductive process of both chains (spoiler: they're Xenomorphs) as well as The Rolling Grapes, Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman, and OK Cupid. We also talked about Radiohead or something. Later, Jim provides us with another net worth challenge, and Christopher forces the others to discern the meat of yet another clickbait Alternative Nation article. Always respect the glass.

This week, the NRN staff discussed the biggest news of the week: CEO changes. Chick-fil-A and KFC both named new chief executives while the CEO of Dave & Buster’s retired with no replacement named. The team chats about what the future of these companies could hold with someone new at the helm. Also, the team discussed the 2021 Hot Concepts which were announced earlier this week. The class of hot Concepts includes Agave & Rye, Slutty Vegan, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Everytable and Zalat Pizza. The team talks about what it means that this class isn’t traditional by any means and what the future of the restaurant industry holds. Plus, Bret Thorn spoke with the director of menu development for Huddle House, Kirk Biondi. The two covered how to name menu items, what ingredients mean and some of the recent innovations that have come out of Huddle House. Be sure to register for CREATE so you can catch Khalilah Cooper, Monty Moran and more at the show.

Cassidy Ford Talks Franchise Tools of the Trade Broadcast Date: September 23 , 2021 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST On this episode of the Pillars of Franchising, our Million Dollar hosts talk to Cassidy Ford, Account Director for FRM Solutions, and enterprise-level, end-to-end franchise relationships management platform. A self-proclaimed franchise nerd, Cassidy's experience spans from launching development departments with emerging brands like How Do You Roll?—a fast-casual sushi concept featured on ABC's Shark Tank—to working with resales and under-performing franchisees with iconic brands such as Huddle House. Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Chief Business Warrior of Pillars of Franchising as they also discuss how to be successful at finding a franchise, identifying funding solutions, the purchasing process, developing marketing strategies and expanding and selling your franchise. Jerry Akers will come to us live from Washington, D.C. and gives us updates on what's happening in the franchise world from a governmental point of view, and David Kajganich comes at us with his usual inspiring leadership lessons! Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755. Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program Listen to past episodes. https://www.pillarsoffranchising.com.

What is the difference between cocky and confident? Is there even a difference? After Olympic tracK star, Sha'Carri Richardson made her comments regarding her recent race, a lot of people have been questioning whether she was being too arrogant. Here, at Music IV Breakfast, we will be addressing all the outspoken celebrities who have been misconstrued as cocky. It will be on the listeners to decide! We will also be providing you a confident vs cocky playlist with 5 old school songs vs 5 new school songs all about the hype!  Also, Kia got the Hot Plate packed & ready with: OnlyFans blaming the banks for their porn ban, updates on the R. Kelly trial and Busta Rhymes & his views on COVID 19.  Tay will be breaking down the lyrics to Kool Moe Dee's "I Go To Work"on the Bar Breakdown. Tay will also be covering the latest in sports on the Huddle House. The Health Inspection will contain the breaking news regarding COVID vaccines, politics and happenings in other countries. Lastly, you know we have to say Grace! Each & every episode we close in good faith, on our segment Who's Got Grace! Being cocky or confident is all a reflection of how you view yourself, so BIG YOURSELF UP; and in the words of the great Muhammad Ali, "It's hard to be humble, when you're as great as I am,"  so be great and press play on the latest episode of Music IVB Breakfast!

We are back AGAIN with another episode! We know you missed us! The world is opening back up and so are these variants. The decision to get vaccinated is a very trending conversation, but here at Music IV Breakfast, we are just telling you to be as healthy as you can be throughout this pandemic!  Also, providing you a healthy playlist with 5 old school songs vs 5 new school songs promoting a healthy lifestyle. Kia will be breaking down some feel-good facts on surviving these viruses.  Also, Kia got the Hot Plate packed & ready: she will be discussing Lil' Wayne offering financial support to the officer who saved his life, Facebook showing Lizzo some love and R. Kelly's trial has begun. On the Daily Bread, Jay Manning will be covering  Lemuel Plummer, the CEO of Zeus and breaking down the lyrics to Dead Prez “Be Healthy” on the Bar Breakdown. Jay Manning will also be covering the latest in sports on the Huddle House. The Health Inspection will contain the breaking news regarding COVID vaccines and politics. Lastly, you know we have to say Grace! Each & every episode we close in good faith, on our segment Who's Got Grace! The world is in limbo....two years later, but one thing you can do is stay healthy and press play on the latest episode of Music IV Breakfast!

On today's show, John almost loses his scholarship, gets fired at a greasy spoon, and somehow gets mono TWICE. Jonnie loses his driving privileges, and comes dangerously close to fighting a drunk guy while wearing a muscle shirt.  Plus, a conversation on living in the moment.  Today's episode is NOT sponsored by IKEA: “Our instructions are shelf explanatory.” 

We are back AGAIN with another installment to the Hip-Hop Beginnings series, this time on the West Coast! On this part 2, today's top 5 v 5 playlist we celebrate with songs from the beginning of hip-hop on the West Coast! Kia will be breaking down some facts on the essence of hip-hop out on the west. Also, Kia got the Hot Plate packed & ready: she will be discussing Kanye West living out of the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Dababy is getting destroyed by the LGBT community for his homophobic statements and Boosie Badazz Calls Out the Head of Instagram. On the Daily Bread Jay Manning will be covering 17-year-old High School basketball player Mikey Williams and breaking down the lyrics to Ice-T's classic “Six In The Morning" on the Bar Breakdown. Jay Manning will also be covering the latest in sports on the Huddle House. The Health Inspection will contain the breaking news regarding COVID vaccines and politics. Lastly, you know we have to say Grace! Each & every episode we close in good faith, on our segment Who's Got Grace! It's all about the history of hip-hop & how they did it on the west coast! So grab your dancing shoes & catch these synthesized vibes with us on the latest episode of Music IV Breakfast!

National is facing two awkward headlines today.It has been confirmed Judith Collins went cap in hand to former National-turned-Act leader, Don Brash, to help fundraise for her 'Demand the debate' campaign.Brash - who has since gone on to run lobby group Hobson's Pledge - told Newstalk ZB he was tapped to raise $300,000.The money would've funded a campaign attacking the Government on race issues.Meanwhile, Senior National MP Andrew Bayly has apologised to Minister Nanaia Mahuta for stuffing-up her name.He's also pushing back on suggestions he ridiculed its pronunciation, saying that's something he would never do.Bayly made the faux pas at a conference in May - but texted Mahuta this morning to say sorry, after news broke.He says the error wasn't deliberate - and he's disappointed how it's been reported.Listen above as Josie Pagani and Neil Miller discuss the day's news with Andrew Dickens on The Huddle 

Happy Black Music Month! We know we know Black Music Month was set in June but we will celebrate whenever we please! So, in honor of the celebration, we are discussing the origins of Hip-Hop. Now, don't worry if we don't cover it all on today's episode; there is definitely a part 2 coming up! On today's top 5 vs 5 playlist we celebrate Hip-Hop from the beginning into today & Kia will be breaking down some facts on the essence of Hip-Hop. Jay Manning will be breaking down the lyrics to Dead Prez's "Hell Yeah Remix" on the Bar Breakdown and on the Daily Bread, he will be covering Tobe Nwigwe's ‘Base: Line' playlist. Kia will cover Bill Cosby who has been released from jail, DMX's latest movie appearance,  and Kim Kardashian's team up with the Olympics on the Hot Plate! Jay Manning will also be covering the latest in sports on the Huddle House. The Health Inspection will contain the breaking news regarding COVID vaccines and politics. On the Special Delivery, we will be talking all about the latest Bow Wow and Soulja Boy Verzuz and the BET Awards. Lastly, you know we have to say Grace! Each & every episode we close in good faith, on our segment Who's Got Grace. It's Black Music Month so let's hop in a learn about the history of our beloved hip hop on the latest episode of Music IV Breakfast!

Hear about Rich's modern-day retelling of his Aladdin story! From his time as a street urchin to having children at such a young age and how things just don't work out, how you think they will. From washing dishes at a Huddle House and blowing his whole check at CompUSA on a World of Warcraft Battle Chest! Here that and more as Rob and Rich finish up letting you all know who they are!Rob & RichWongo's Barbell FacebookGreenh@t Solutions - Moore County Cyber CampHangover GangBest Rapper Ever by Tom MacDonald

Happy Summer, y'all! It's been a hard couple of years getting back to "normal" after living through a global pandemic and quarantine, but we can finally breathe a little (with a mask). We have finally reached the beginning of summer and in today's episode, we will be hitting you with some summertime favorites!  On today's top 5 v 5 playlist we will be highlighting songs from some of our summertime favorites! Jay Manning will be breaking down the lyrics to DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince's song, "Summertime" on the Bar Breakdown and on the Daily Bread, he will be covering Gabrielle Union & DeWayne Wade's new skincare line for kids of color. Kia will cover Rick Ross launching an extension to his Wing Stop franchise, Porn Hub gets sued for leaking nudes, and Vanessa Bryant finally settles her lawsuit all coming up on the Hot Plate! Jay Manning will also be covering the latest in sports on the Huddle House. The Health Inspection will contain the breaking news regarding COVID vaccines and politics. Lastly, we will be sending our prayers on Who Got Grace! Welcome back to the NORMAL WORLD!!! Have fun this summer, yall, and press on the latest episode of Music IV Breakfast!

   I'm a Type 2 diabetic, which means that I should stay a safe distance from sugary delights, such as ice cream, milk chocolate, cakes and pies, spoons full of sugar to make the medicine go down, and soft drinks. I thought I was being a good boy when I started ordering diet drinks, but then people seemed to take a wicked pleasure in bursting my healthy eating bubble by happily admonishing me with the news that …    Those are just as bad for you as the regular drinks because your body thinks its really sugar and the blah blah blah blah blah!    They'll tell me that, and in my mind, they're throwing their heads back in maniacal laughter as they take a ridiculously long drag from a straw jammed down into a ridiculously enormous, full-on, jacked up with sugar, absolutely real Pepsi.    When that happened to me recently, it naturally sent me into a tailspin of memory of playing in the woods with my cousin who joined me in the doing of stupidly stupid things. And that's the stuff this episode is actually about. From Atomic Red studios, and frankly, the Huddle House in Hartwell, Georgia, where this was written and I used really sugar in my coffee (yeah, but that orange juice is horrible for you. Just HORRIBLE!), I'm Michael Blackston and this is a rustic, woodsy look into my Funny Messy Life. _________________________      How do the diet drinks tie in already?    My cousin and I spent a lot of time in the woods. Back in our day, the woods were the Play Stations. Our XBoxes were actual boxes that we painted an “X” across because X marks the spot, and we needed to remember where we'd buried the broken glass, poisonous mushroom spore bombs, and sticks we'd whittled to sharp points for when the vampires finally attacked. We were prepared, son! And if you go back there now and look close enough, beneath the briars, and pine needles the earth uses to record the passage of time, you'll likely come across a number of aluminum cans from the mid to late 1980s - Diet Coke cans, to be precise. They'll be faded, even completely robbed of their former red and silver glory, but they'll tell you a story.     First, I guess it's the story about what litterbugs we were. Young boys don't generally think about the environment, and we were no exception. But the real story is one of adventure, one of intrigue, and no small amount of Tomfoolery. It's because we needed those drinks if we were to survive the Georgia summer heat as we made our huts and blazed the intricate trails that wound throughout the property we called, Our Land. But the drinks were off limits. Oh, yes! The Diet Cokes belonged to my grandpa, who was a Type 2 diabetic, and had been told not to ever let anything with sugar in it pass his lips again. Our instructions were to stay out of the refrigerator, and especially, stay out of J.C.'s Diet Cokes. They watched us like a hawk because they knew that we knew that they knew that we knew that they were watching us, and if we were to get our hands on them, it would take a special forces unit to successfully acquire the target. Luckily for me and my cousin, we thought we WERE a special forces unit, and were, therefore, the right men for the job.    The Big M's! That was the name of our secret club, but it wasn't just any normal club like the ones other boys created. There was no scrap plank of wood hanging over the entrance of our main hut with our name scrawled in the clumsy handwriting of a twelve year old with a bucket of old paint and a gnarled, worn out brush. Our club was a secret. Shhh! No one could know about the Big M's, except for those in the organization. We were as invisible as the C.I.A - our existence as sacrosanct as the Illuminati. We had plans and drawings of our future underground lair - a bunker to beat all bunkers, complete with armored war trucks, an ice cream bar, and entire room dedicated to playing with our action figures. And the one thing that was an absolute, chiseled in stone must, in order to be a member of the Big M's was that your first name had to start with the letter “M”. My best friend at the time, also named Michael, was officially a member, but as I recall, it was a thing akin to the first drummer for the Beatles. My cousin's name starts with an “M”, and we were together all the time, so really, it was about the two of us. We had the skills, the stealth, the know-how, and the guts to execute Operation: Grandpa's Cokes and get away with it. We performed this covert action time and time again, but we couldn't throw the empty Diet Coke cans in the trash back at the house. Therefore, the ground in the woods seemed to be the next best option.    We did a lot of preparation for battle in those woods. At that time, Sylvester Stallone had roused our tiny pre-teen hunger to fight anything and everything with an M16 in one hand and an Uzi in the other. Arnold Schwarzenegger also did his due diligence when it came to that, so we saw ourselves as the next wave of ninja killing, terrorist destroying, death machines. We submerged ourselves in the Chuck Norris of it all to the degree that one of the places we always went when we landed at the local department store was the toy department, because at that time, toy companies not only sold realistic looking plastic assault rifles with some rattling contraception inside them that made a sound like playing cards on bicycle spokes when you pulled the trigger, but they weren't yet required to put the silly orange tips on the end of the barrels. Not that I don't understand the need for those orange tips. I'm just saying that a black Sharpie marker fixes that little problem right quick for a kid with even a thimble full of creativity.    Our first exercises to prepare us for war happened with our fists gripping the stocks of guns that were really sticks that happened to bend the right way. If you look hard enough and squint your eyes just right, most branches will do, shape wise, as some form of firearm. Imagination is a wonderful thing. But even more wonderful was the wielding a replica of the real thing, even if the ratta tat tat sound was closer to that of the giant wheel on The Price Is Right than to actual automatic gunfire.    “I got you! You're dead. You have to count to twenty!”    Those were the rules of combat in the woods behind Grandma's house. If you got shot, you had to stop and count to twenty before returning to the game, fresh and unharmed, as if you'd never been riddled by a hundred invisible bullets from a gun that had the power and audio equivalent of someone blowing you a raspberry. Most of the time, you toed the line. If you heard the sound, and the immediate cry from your opponent, “I got you!”, it was over with no argument. That was, at least, until the count of twenty had been made - basically the same thing as “respawning” in video games today, and assuming that you agreed.    Sometimes you didn't agree. Sometimes, you were sure that the bullets had hit the trees between you, or that you were running so fast, that your enemy hadn't been able to accurately aim their weapon. It was in time like those that a sort of debate took place between the shooter and the supposed dead soldier.    “I got you!”    “No you didn't!”    “Yes I did! You have to count to twenty!”    “You missed!”    “No I didn't! You have to count to twenty!    “No I don't! You missed!”    There's a dance that takes place between the two parties. It sounds eerily like a political debate, only more sophisticated.   During the counting of twenty, of course, the shooter gets to disappear into the woods and re-establish covert sweetness.    We either played war or made trails and huts in the woods. There was also a good bit of exploration, but never too far. In the end, we stuck to what we knew. In the winter, it was easier because the thicker layers of clothes kept us from being lacerated head to shoulder by briars. In the summer months, it was a sweat fest and we were constantly on the lookout for snakes. We only saw one during our childhood. Later, as adults, the two of use took a nostalgic stroll through those woods and saw a big, beautiful black rat snake coiled up under a tree. I'm certain that as much time as we spent out there as kids, we must have been inches from the strike of a copperhead or two, but the only snake we encountered was harmless. Since then, I've grown to love snakes and have educated myself on them. I squeal like a kid on Christmas morning when I see one in the wild now, but back then, a snake was a snake, and I held the irrational fear of them that probably 90 percent of the population does.    We were walking along one of the many trails we'd beaten down with the sticks we called our babies, and suddenly from the trees to the right, a bright green noodle stretched across our vision, right in front of our heads. It might startle me for that to happen today, but only for a second. After that, I'd likely reach out and take it in my hands, name it something silly - Mr. Snookeypants - and take it back to the house for my family to play with before releasing it, frightened and confused, back into the woods.    As it turned out, twelve year old me, along with my twelve year old cousin, who did stupidly stupid things with me, squealed, not like kids on Christmas morning, but like terrified children at a gory Halloween carnival, and ran back the way we came. I remember we made it to the house and burst through the door to tell the others of the monster we'd just encountered, looking death straight in the red, glowing eyes. Oh yes, by the time we made it back to the safety of the house, the snake would have had red, glowing eyes full of fire. It would have curled it's head back in that classic “S” shape, ready to strike. Before doing so, it would have opened its great maw of a mouth, revealing fangs as sharp as surgical scalpels, the flesh from its last victim hanging bloody and rotting from them like shredded, rancid curtains.    They'd told us to watch out for snakes and we'd found one.    I've noticed two things about this latest offering. 1. I long to revisit the places of my childhood, and 2. When I read something by Stephen King, it influences my writing.     The woods have been the backdrop for so much of the best scene in my life's play. The woods behind Grandma and Grandpa's house rank at the top, but there are other places. It pains me that my own children have grown up unable to relate to that kind of fun. The woods just haven't been a part of their lives very often. When I was a kid, I didn't realize how important that part of my life would be. It was just the woods. Nothing magical about them. There's trees, and fallen leaves. There are old, weathered logs to step over sounds in the distance that might be danger, but probably isn't. And now, when I give them a reason to follow me there for some small adventure, their eyes light up with excitement. Because they haven't gotten numb to it. And they know there really is magic in there.    All it takes is a little imagination.

Happy Father's Day to all those amazing dads's out there! On today's episode of Music IV Breakfast, we are celebrating YOU! We will be providing a Top 5 old school vs new school playlist of music dedicated to the love and dedication you give as a father. Jay Manning will be breaking down the lyrics to Kendrick Lamar's "Mortal Man" on the Bar Breakdown(36:57) and on the Daily Bread(15:17), he will be covering Master P's latest food endeavor. Kia will cover Lena Waithe's partnership with Def Jam, The Migos are set to executive produce a new YouTube Series,  “Gorilla Glue Girl” Launches Haircare Line, and rapper Blueface Opens A Soul Food Restaurant on the Hot Plate(16:59)! Jay Manning will also be covering the latest in sports on the Huddle House(22:43). The Health Inspection(24:07) will contain the breaking news regarding COVID vaccines and politics. Lastly, you know we have to say Grace! Each & every episode we close in good faith on our segment Who's Got Grace(46:01). A father's love is a love unmatched and we are celebrating YOU today on the latest episode of Music IV Breakfast!

Since the declaration, the White House has issued an annual proclamation recognizing June as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. In today's episode, we are celebrating the history and the culture of the Caribbean! We will be providing a Top 5 old school vs new school playlist of some of the different genres of Caribbean music.  Jay Manning will be breaking down the lyrics to Buju Banton's song, "Til I'm Laid To Rest"  on the Bar Breakdown(39:05) and on the Daily Bread(14:36), he will be covering Baltimore Raven's owner Steve Biscotti & his contribution to HBCU's. Kia will cover the Space Jam Sequel, Snoop Dogg's latest business moves, and Madea's comeback on the Hot Plate(18:40)! Also, Jay Manning will cover the latest in sports on the Huddle House(24:45). The Health Inspection(29:57) will contain the breaking news regarding COVID vaccines and politics. Lastly, you know we have to say Grace! Each & every episode we close in good faith on our segment Who's Got Grace(48:20). The Caribbean heritage has such a huge influence especially here in America and within the African American community and we are celebrating all their contributions on the latest episode of Music IV Breakfast!

Peter Ortiz is a versatile self-starter and results-focused operational leader and business developer with nearly 30 years of experience building franchise development programs. A salesman at heart, Ortiz has significant experience in senior franchise development and brand management roles, primarily in the restaurant segment. Over the years, Ortiz's efforts have netted sales of nearly 2,000+ franchises throughout the United States and Canada. From lead acquisition to store openings, his work has resulted in millions in revenue for the corporations he's worked for and entrepreneurial business owners he's partnered with who are in search of a high return on investment. As a business strategist, Ortiz is responsible for negotiating deals and providing end-to-end client/prospect communications, turning ideas into action plans that exceed expectations, attain stable market share growth and secure competitive advantages. Ortiz specializes in: creation and resuscitating franchise programs; managing highly successful franchise teams; communication; multi-generational, multi-cultural leadership; franchising; branding; high growth leadership & strategy; international business; and building profitable sales. Ortiz looks to make connections with franchisee prospects, business leaders and franchise industry peers. Email him at portiz@ascenthm.com    Huddle House Franchise -> https://www.huddlehousefranchising.com/?SPPC=Offline&sppccampaignid=341610   Perkins Franchise -> https://perkinsfranchising.com/

The pandemic brought a lot of entrepreneurship out of some of us and the PPP loan helped elevate a lot of businesses; however, some people took advantage of these benefits in fraudulent ways.  In today's episode, we are discussing the SCAMMERS who took advantage of the PPP LOAN.  We will providing a Top 5 old school vs new school playlist of some of the artists who made music inspired by scamming. Jay Manning will be breaking down the lyrics to Dead Prez's "Hell Yeah Remix" on the Bar Breakdown(52:53) and on the Daily Bread(9:11), he will be covering Joe Biden's newly announced $10 Billion Community Revitalization Fund. Kia will cover Charmaine Bey from Black Ink,  Mary J Blige's new documentary, and the beef between Bill Cosby and OJ Simpson on the Hot Plate(16:00)! Jay Manning will also be covering the latest in sports on the Huddle House(26:09). The Health Inspection(33:50) will contain the breaking news regarding COVID vaccines and politics. Lastly, we will be sending our prayers up, on Who Got Grace(59:31)! Now we do not condone fraudulent scams on Music iv Breakfast, we just inform! So press play and learn more about these infamous PPP scammers on the latest episode of Music IV Breakfast!

Thank you to our loyal listeners for tuning in every week! There's a lot that goes into creating this platform and we are going to give you the breakdown! On today's episode we are discussing how to monetize a podcast. We will providing a Top 5 old school vs new school playlist of some of the artists who have their own podcasts. Jay Manning will be breaking down the lyrics to Nipsey Hussle's "Face The World" on the Bar Breakdown and on the Daily Bread, he will be covering 50 Cent's latest donation. Kia will cover all the drama going on with Porsha Williams, Simone Bile's latest accomplishments and Dave Chappelle's latest documentary on the Hot Plate! Jay Manning will also be covering the latest in sports on the Huddle House. The Health Inspection will contain the breaking news regarding COVID vaccines and politics. Lastly, you know we have to say Grace! Each & every episode we close in good faith on our segment Who's Got Grace! Podcasting isn't easy and we'll explain all the monetary details so press play and join us on the latest episode of Music IV Breakfast!

This week on Music IV Breakfast we will be sharing our art appreciation for the “Love of R&B” by providing a Top 5 old school vs 5 new school playlist of the previous and latest, R&B hits. Also, on this episode we have a Special Delivery(6:14), where we are discussing new music that has recently dropped. Jay Manning will be breaking down the lyrics to "Pink Matter" by Frank Ocean on the Bar Breakdown(40:27) and on the Daily Bread(9:18), he will be covering  Drake's latest Invests in the plant-based industries. On the Hot Plate(10:26), Kia will cover Paul Mooney, Joe Budden's latest allegations, Rihanna's new love interest, and a few rappers taking over reality TV! J. Cole is a hot topic this week on the Huddle House(23:16) & the Health Inspection(26:43) will contain the breaking news regarding COVID vaccines and politics. Lastly, you know we have to say Grace! Each & every episode we close in good faith on our segment Who's Got Grace(47:03). The art of R&B is one that should and will be appreciated so press play and join our celebration on the latest episode of Music IV Breakfast! 

This has been a heavy week full of triumphs and some losses. We lost a couple of legendary people in hip hop including DMX and Black Rob. This week we will be celebrating the life of DMX. We will be providing a Top 5 V 5 playlist with some of his most popular hits. Jay Manning will be breaking down the lyrics to LL Cool J Ft. Redman, Method Man, Canibus & DMX's, "4,3,2,1" on the Bar Breakdown (23:03) and on the Daily Bread (5:40), he will be covering Master P and his latest business endeavor. On the Hot Plate (7:11) Kia will cover Dereck Chauvin's latest verdict, the passing of Black Rob and the funeral arrangements for our very own, DMX. Jay Manning will also be covering the latest in sports on the Huddle House (12:55). The Health Inspection(13:49) will contain the breaking news regarding COVID vaccines and politics. Lastly, we will be sending our prayers on Who Got Grace(27:12) to those we have lost and the people and things that mean the most to us. We lost a few soldiers, but we also got the justice we've deserved. It's been an intense week, but press play on the latest episode of Music IV Breakfast! Rest in peace DMX, Black Rob & George Floyd!

As the world is slowly reopening after the tragic COVID-19 pandemic, we are excited to report that our social life is slowly returning back to normal! Meaning WE OUTSIDE! With spring in full bloom, we will be creating a vibe that will get you excited about returning back to your social life. We will be providing a Top 5 vs 5 old school/new school playlist that will get you in the spring mood! Jay Manning will be breaking down the lyrics to Wizkid ft Damion Marley' "Blessed" on the Bar Breakdown (20:17) and on the Daily Bread(6:15), he will be discussing the four founders of a new app called Breakr. On the Hot Plate (7:36) Kia will cover DMX’s latest health condition, Akon’s Futuristic City in Uganda, and Tyler Perry's new vaccination site. Jay Manning will also be covering the latest in sports on the Huddle House (10:46). The Health Inspection (11:33) will contain the breaking news regarding COVID vaccines and politics. Lastly, we will be expressing our gratitude on Got Grace (24:55). The world is reopening, but it is also still important to be mindful we are still in a pandemic...press play on the latest episode of Music IV Breakfast and let us safely guide you back!

Currently, a total of 46.7 million people have been vaccinated for the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. People are still in limbo whether or not they are going to get vaccinated for the virus, due to the mistrust of the government. In this episode of Music IV Breakfast, we will be offering facts about the three vaccines currently available to help you with your decision. We will be providing a 5 old school v 5 new school playlist all about "shots". Jay Manning will be breaking down the lyrics to Joey Badass's "Land Of The Free" on the Bar Breakdown. On the Hot Plate, Kia will covering which actor set to play Mike Tyson in his new tv series, some big deals Issa Rae is sealing, and Bobby Brown is demanding more answers in the death of his son. Jay Manning will also be covering the latest in sports on the Huddle House & the Health Inspection will contain the breaking news regarding COVID vaccines and politics. We have a Special Delivery featuring science researcher, Chevair Blair who will inform us of his scientific perspective of the COVID-19 vaccine. Lastly, in honor of National Women's Month, we will be giving thanks to the women who inspire us, for Who's Got Grace. To get the vaccine, or not to get the vaccine...that is the question...and we can help with the answers right here on this episode of Music IV Breakfast!

Does it ever start to feel like you're listening to the same song over and over again? We'll you probably are listening to the SAME SONG! Hip Hop has a unique way of resurfacing a popular sound with newer artists, while still respecting the craft. On this week's episode of Music IV Breakfast, we will be discussing those genres of music that have made a comeback with newer artists. We will be providing a 5 old school vs 5 new school playlist all about the originators of specific genres and those artists who have managed to recreate a similar sound. Jay Manning will be breaking down the lyrics to Jay-Z's "U Don’t Know" on the Bar Breakdown (30:34) and on the Daily Bread (10:43), he will be covering the major business move, LeBron James has made with the MLB. On the Hot Plate (11:50) Kia will cover Anita Baker and her request to boycott her music, Kirk Franklin, and his family troubles, and recapping the 63rd Grammy Awards. Jay Manning will also be covering the latest in sports on the Huddle House (18:19). The Health Inspection (19:37) will contain the breaking news regarding COVID vaccines and politics. Lastly, in honor of Women's History Month, we will be paying homage to women whom we are inspired by on Who Got Grace (36:17). A recycled sound makes for good music in hip hop, travel with us through those similar sounds recreated by newer artists on the latest episode of Music IV Breakfast!

This month we have been celebrating Black History Month by highlighting the journey of black culture starting as queens and kings in Africa. This week we will be putting some respect on the black leaders who are changing the future for the black community. We will be providing a 5 old school v new school playlist all about respecting being black. Jay Manning will be breaking down the lyrics to “Black Messiah” by Rakim on the Bar Breakdown and on the Daily Bread, he will be covering Jay-Z and his latest partnership. Kia will cover Bobby Shmurda back home from prison, Malcolm X’s family is demanding his murder case to be reopened and The Source Awards will be making a return. Jay Manning will also be covering the latest in sports on the Huddle House. The Health Inspection will contain the breaking news regarding COVID vaccines and politics. Lastly, we will be sending our prayers on Who Got Grace in a historic way to end Black History Month. Just because the month is over doesn't mean we should stop celebrating, press play on the latest episode of Music IV Breakfast, and let's finish the month strong!

This month we’ve been celebrating Black History month by highlighting the journey of Black culture, starting as queens and kings in Africa. This week, we will highlight the change makers during the Civil Rights movement who made us “LEGALLY BLACK”. We will be providing a 5 old school vs new school playlist all about the musicians who were in the field during the civil rights movement. Jay Manning will be breaking down the lyrics to “Huey” by Cyhi Da Prynce on the Bar Breakdown and on the Daily Bread, he will be covering two college roommates who closed the deal on $8.3 million dollars for their own hotel. Kia will cover Rihanna and her BILLION dollar company, Colin Kapernick vs the Proud boys the updates on the Gorilla Glue Girl. Jay Manning will also be covering the latest in sports on the Huddle House. The Health Inspection will contain the breaking news regarding COVID vaccines and politics. Our Special Delivery will be featuring rap artist Typical DiV, who will be sharing the journey of his career in rap and coffee. Lastly, we will be sending our prayers on Who Got Grace in a historic way. It’s a Black History month like never before, press play on the latest episode of Music IV Breakfast!

We are finally back.. sheesh.. its been forever.. so, tonights episode we all catch up with what we have been doing. Waffle House vs Huddle House. hunting? Super Bowl talk. Triple Play best trophies & MORE! Sponsors: Georgia Beer Company & MANSCAPED. use our code: STADIUM at checkout for 15% off and free shipping!

We are two weeks into Black History month and we are in complete celebration mode! Especially here at Music IV Breakfast, where we are celebrating  by educating you on the real history of the black plight. This week we are discussing the “Braveheart’s”, the abolitionists who fought for the freedom of our people as slaves. We will be providing a 5 old school v new school playlist all about the “Braveheart’s” of our culture. Jay Manning will be breaking down the lyrics to “Black Power White Powder” by Killer Mike on the Bar Breakdown and on the Daily Bread, he will be covering Jay-Z’s plan on helping build credit and how Rihanna is making MORE money. Kia will covering Jay-Z and LL Cool J’s latest nominations, the updates on the “Gorilla Glue Lady” and BET’s Uncut return on the Hot Plate. Jay Manning will also be covering the latest in sports on the Huddle House. The Health Inspection will contain the breaking news regarding COVID vaccines and politics. Lastly, we will be sending our prayers on Who Got Grace in a historic way. It’s a Black History month like never before, press play on the latest episode of Music IV Breakfast!

Happy Black History Month! It’s the shortest, most powerful month of the year celebrating black people and our history. Music IV Breakfast will contribute to the celebration by educating you on the real history of the black plight, starting with us born as natural kings and queens. We will be providing a 5 old school v new school playlist all about us serving as royalty in the Motherland. Jay Manning will be breaking down the lyrics to Talib Kweli ft. Jay Electronica and Yummy Bingham, “All Of Us” on the Bar Breakdown and on the Daily Bread, he will be covering the stocks with GameStop. Kia will covering the #SilhouetteChallenge controversy, Jeff Bezos stepping down from Amazon and the new Black Panther series on the Hot Plate. Jay Manning will also be covering the latest in sports on the Huddle House. The Health Inspection will contain the breaking news regarding COVID vaccines and politics. Lastly, we will be sending our prayers on Who Got Grace in a historic way. It’s a Black History month like never before, press play on the latest episode of Music IV Breakfast!

History has been made as we welcome our new President of the United States and Vice President, Kamala Harris! We are trusting they will be the change America needs! On today's episode of Music IV Breakfast, we are ready for the change and ready to take action! Music IV Breakfast will be providing the top 5 old school vs new school songs about change. Jay Manning will be breaking down the lyrics to Sam Cook's "A Change Gon Come" on the Bar Breakdown and on the Daily Bread, he will be discussing some of Kyrie Irvin's good deeds. Kia will cover the celebration of our new president and vice president, Trump's threat to America as well as his 143 pardons on the Hot Plate. Jay Manning will also be covering the latest in sports on the Huddle House. The Health Inspection will contain the breaking news regarding COVID lockdowns and politics. Lastly, we will be sending our prayers on our Who Got Grace segment. It's been a long, long time comin', but we are hopeful change gon' come!

Expecting the unexpected all year of 2021! We call this episode "New Levels, New Devils" meaning stay ready for anything coming this new year. On this episode of Music IV Breakfast we have a Top 5 v5, old school/ new school playlist to motivate everyone to stay ready, as reflect on the unexpected things that brought us to this new thought process. On the Bar Breakdown(32:27) Jay is highlighting an important verse from Big Sean off the song "Holy Key" and on the Daily Bread(16:04) Beyonce is giving back in a major way. Kia K-C has the hottest topics ready to go on The Hot Plate(17:42), Jay has the latest in sports on the Huddle House(22:01), and your Coronavirus updates on the Health Inspection(22:39). One thing 2020 has done was shift the focus, we must be fearless going forth into 2021 & beyond. So turn up this episode & get motivated, this is Music IV Breakfast!

Wednesday, January 6, 2021, one of the darkest days in American History. When Trump supporters attacked the US Capitol building as congress counted the electoral college votes to confirm Joe Biden as the winner of the 2021 presidency. However, Trump’s “proud boys” weren’t going to sit back and let that happen. Following the orders of their commander they marched to the capitol & represented for their leader. On this episode of Music IV Breakfast we are breaking down what actually happened, starting off with a Top 5 v5, old school/ new school playlist that reflects the actions of the proud boys & other pro-Trump mobsters. Jay Manning is talking power on the Bar Breakdown(36:07) and ownership on the Daily Bread(14:45). The Hot Plate(17:08) is all about the hottest topic in the USA right now, the Trump season finale. On the Huddle House(21:24), sports figures take a knee and we have your Coronavirus updates on the Health Inspection(24:23). Not sure what tomorrow will bring in 2021 but so far it’s been pretty gangsta. Get your popcorn and press play for the updates. This is Music IV Breakfast!

Christmas is just a week away, which means it’s time to start rapping those gifts! Here, at Music IV Breakfast, we will be busy covering another type of gift wrap; today’s episode is all about those GIFTED RAPPERS. Music IV Breakfast will be providing the top 5 old school vs new school  Christmas rap songs from some of our favorite gifted rappers. Jay Manning will be breaking down the lyrics to Treacherous Three’s, “Mxas Rap” on the Bar Breakdown and on the Daily Bread, he will be covering High Quality H2O. Kia will cover Jay Z’s new publishing deal, Jeremiah  on his near death experience and Dave Chappelle removing his content from HBO Max on the Hot Plate. Jay Manning will also be covering the latest in sports on the Huddle House. The Health Inspection will contain the breaking news regarding COVID lockdowns and politics. Also, on this episode we will discuss the latest music dropping on our Special Delivery and, lastly, we will be sending our prayers on Who Got Grace. Gift wrapping isn’t usually fun, but gifted rappers are, so as you fight the wrapping paper, press play on the latest episode of Music IV Breakfast!

Christmas is on the way which means we’re about to see an OVERLOAD of Christmas festivities. If you’re a non-believer of the holiday, a believer, or just doing what you know best, we all celebrate the holiday, generally the same way. Christmas has a big influence on the world and we are going to talk about how consumed we are, whether we know it or not. Music IV Breakfast will be providing a 5 on 5 old school versus new school playlist with songs that will be about the higher powers that force us to celebrate. Jay Manning will be breaking down the lyrics to Mickey Halsted’s “No Christmas” on the Bar Breakdown(53:13) and on the Daily Bread(25:23), he will be covering the major business moves made by Rashida Jones. Kia will be discussing the reboot of College Hill, Kanye is having some legal troubles with his choir and the Grammy’s is attempting to get get free work from Tiffany Haddish on the Hot Plate(27:01). Jay Manning will also be covering the latest in sports on the Huddle House(34:45). The Health Inspection(36:35) will contain the breaking news regarding COVID lockdowns and politics. Also, on this episode we will also discuss the latest music dropping on our Special Delivery(21:41) and, lastly, we will be sending our prayers on Who Got Grace(1:04:17). Christmas is one of the holidays you can’t just help but celebrate, so whether you plan on it or not, press play on the latest episode of Music IV Breakfast!

Happy Thanksgiving! It’s a time for celebration and love for all the things you are grateful for and we, here at Music IV Breakfast, are thankful for YOU! In honor of the festivities, Music IV Breakfast will be providing a 5 on 5 old school versus new school playlist with records curating the Thanksgiving Vibes! Jay Manning will be breaking down the lyrics to “Thanksgiving” by Cordae on the Bar Breakdown(45:15) and on the Daily Bread (22:33), he will be covering Tony Draper and Ricky Davis who are sponsoring the Feed Your City Challenge event. Kia will be discussing the 2021 Grammy nominations, the Fresh Prince of Bel Air Reunion and more on the Jeezy v Gucci Mane Versus battle on the Hot Plate(25:19). Jay Manning will also be covering the latest in sports on the Huddle House(33:41). The Health Inspection(35:32) will contain the breaking news regarding COVID lockdowns and politics. Also, on this episode we will also discuss the latest music dropping on our Special Delivery(13:30) and, lastly, we will be sending our prayers on Who Got Grace(53:00). Whether your hanging with family on this joyous occasion or quarantining safely at home, press play on the latest episode of Music IV Breakfast on this beautiful Thanksgiving Day!

When is it too soon to celebrate Christmas? That’s what we want to know on this episode of Music IV Breakfast. Technically, we haven’t even gotten to Thanksgiving, but is too early to even start entertaining the idea of a Christmas tree? Music IV Breakfast will be providing a 5 on 5 old school versus new school playlist with records that’ll ease your holiday anxiety. Jay Manning will be breaking down the lyrics to “Patience “Sabali” by Nas & Damian Marley on the Bar Breakdown and on the Daily Bread, he will be covering the rest movs made by H.E.R. & Rich The Kid. Kia will be discussing Mariah Carey’s Christmas special, Tory Lanez pleads not guilty in Megan Thee Stallion shooting case the Gucci Mane vs Jeezy Versus battle on the Hot Plate. Jay Manning will also be covering the NBA Draft on the Huddle House. The Health Inspection will contain the breaking news regarding COVID lockdowns and politics. Also, on this episode we will also discuss the latest music dropping on our Special Delivery and, lastly, we will be sending our prayers on Who Got Grace. Whether it’s too soon to celebrate Christmas or not, it’s never a bad time to press play on the latest episode of Music IV Breakfast!

In this episode, DJ Los and ScottyDoes talk about how to cheat (effectively) and that Huddle Hous is better than Waffle House. Tune in to see how to make that happen and why Huddle House is better.

TJ and Tony explore Macca’s very solo Nigel Godrich produced 2005 album, including B-sides, his collaboration with George Michael and the BBC special filmed live at Abbey Road.Scattered throughout, Tony talks of teenage revenge against Joe Piscopo, TJ pops off on John Popper, and several cultural clashes are  addressed: Huddle House vs. Luby's Cafeteria, Fannie May Meltaways vs. Frango Mints, and Condos vs. Bongs. Plus, TJ and Tony talk Beatles-as-travel-anxiety-salve, and are peer-pressured into divulging their top 3 Macca solo records...at least their favorites on that particular day.

Hustle - noun: meaning busy movement and activity. Many restaurant brands have redefined the term "hustle" over the past year as their leadership has quickly moved to adapt toward a swiftly shifting pandemic-era landscape. Here's Huddle House's CMO's story.

Designed like a classic American Diner, the Huddle House in Williamsville spent the pandemic giving it's 20 year-old location a face lift. The Huddle House opens back up Friday, and Assistant District Manager Katlin Landmann can't wait to serve hungry customers again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cassidy Ford joined FRM Solutions in 2018, after years in restaurant franchise sales, development and operations. Immediately prior to joining FRM, Cassidy was with Huddle House, an iconic breakfast brand, here in Atlanta.  She worked across departments to add new units, improve resales, increase profitability and support under-performing franchisees, relying on FRM all the way, as a client and power user.  Cassidy brings this unique perspective to our client base offering her insights and our collective best practices, for all of our clients.   

Since 1991, Travis Fox, The Architect of Being™ has been the CEO for Travis Fox, Inc., now Bigger Than Us, LLC armed with doctorates in both Psychology and Travis is responsible for creating, managing and marketing products, services and corporate workshops generated by the company.For the last 25 years, Travis has been training and teaching his patent pending methodology architecting sales, marketing, communication, branding and corporate cultures for both private and public corporations.ESTABLISHED 1991Utilizing his skills for personality profiling, effective listening, focused concentration and rapport building, Travis’ method has effectively helped improve corporations such as Honda, Goldman Sachs, T-Mobile, Earthlink, Huddle House, Conoco, Coca-Cola, Wells Fargo, Bell Atlantic, Cerwin Vega, and Card Key to name a few.For more information go to…http://www.travisfox.net

Since 1991, Travis Fox, The Architect of Being™ has been the CEO for Travis Fox, Inc., now Bigger Than Us, LLC armed with doctorates in both Psychology and Travis is responsible for creating, managing and marketing products, services and corporate workshops generated by the company.For the last 25 years, Travis has been training and teaching his patent pending methodology architecting sales, marketing, communication, branding and corporate cultures for both private and public corporations.ESTABLISHED 1991Utilizing his skills for personality profiling, effective listening, focused concentration and rapport building, Travis’ method has effectively helped improve corporations such as Honda, Goldman Sachs, T-Mobile, Earthlink, Huddle House, Conoco, Coca-Cola, Wells Fargo, Bell Atlantic, Cerwin Vega, and Card Key to name a few.For more information go to…http://www.travisfox.net

Dusty talks about his latest travels and all about the Waffle House, Huddle House and the Angus Barn!

Dusty talks about his latest travels and all about the Waffle House, Huddle House and the Angus Barn!

Host Brent Reid is not happy with his customer service. On today show Mr. Showtime talks about young NFL stars leaving the league and retiring early. He also gives his take on the NCAA college ranking and how SEC gets to many easy passes to the top 10.

Off The Wall - Huddle House; Camping Trip Update; Counterfeit Money; Mushroom Suit; Did Ya See; Pam Anderson and Julian Assange; Kim Kardashian; Money Pen

Off The Wall - Huddle House; Camping Trip Update; Counterfeit Money; Mushroom Suit; Did Ya See; Pam Anderson and Julian Assange; Kim Kardashian; Money Pen

Off The Wall - Huddle House; Camping Trip Update; Counterfeit Money; Mushroom Suit; Did Ya See; Pam Anderson and Julian Assange; Kim Kardashian; Money Pen

Think of Huddle House and you might think “small town,” “home-cooking,” maybe even a little “old-fashioned” when it comes to the QSR category today. But on that last count, your assumption would be totally wrong as this year the 55-year-old brand is going full-on digital to help deliver its menu of food like “mom used to make” to homes in and around some of the nation’s smallest towns.

Every morning, a group of retirees - who jokingly referred to themselves as the "Board of Directors" - met up at a Huddle House in North Augusta, South Carolina for coffee. They had done so for nearly two decades. On the morning of November 22nd, 2005, this group of friends separated for the day. They began going their separate routes just after 6:00 AM - right around the same time that an armed gunman attempted to carjack a woman in the parking lot of a nearby Burger King. Two of the men from the Huddle House found themselves in the cross-hairs of this crazed gunman, who has gone unidentified in the years since this tragic incident unfolded... Written, hosted, and produced by Micheal WhelanLearn more about this podcast at unresolved.me If you would like to support this podcast and others, consider heading to patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a PatronMusic CreditsGraham Bole - "Nae Shaam"The Music Plays You - "Dusk To Dawn"Kai Engel - "Touch the Darkness"ROZKOL - "Monkey and Moulage"Dexter Britain - "Seeing the Future"Daniel James Dolby - "Longing"

 There are plenty of ways to describe my personality and most of the good ones rank pretty low on a political correctness scale of one to ten. A few screws loose is popular. Kind of a wackadoo is a cute one. Then there's one of my favorites, That boys is nutballs! It's okay. I've gotten used to it over the years and I really kind of wear it as a badge of honor. Sane people are boring and droll about their days NOT talking to themselves in funky cartoon voices or breaking out in Broadway showtunes if someone repeats, in normal conversation, even the hint of something in common with a show. For example: “I say, good man. I'm nearly finished reading Victor Hugo's The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” “There is nothing like a daaaaaame … nothing … in tha … WOOOOOOOORRRRLLLLD!!” In this scenario, it would also be acceptable to also sing lyrics from the Hunchback Disney movie or even go way out there and sing something from Les Miserables, which is also by Victor Hugo. The point is that if you ask anyone about me, they'll probably include something like, Yeah, he's a couple bricks short of a load. However you slice it, the truth is … You may be right, I may be crazy. I'm Michael Blackston and these are a few pieces of insanity from my Funny, Messy Life.  I’m trying to learn good marketing techniques so that I can reach the widest audience possible. One of the most important things I have to keep in mind is that the content I provide needs to be delivered on a consistent basis and it’s got to be something that’ll catch people’s attention. Another handy idea is to throw in a topic every once in a while that’ll get someone's dander up in a way that makes others take notice of their excitement and/or outrage. So in the spirit of stirring things up, I’ll go ahead and set our sights on the yuletide and proudly shout from the mountain top … Let There Be Christmas 365 Days A Year!  I can hear you right now screaming at your phone or computer screen. From the sound of things, you’re as jubilant as I am about the prospect of carols on the radio 24/7.  I'll admit with sing-song merriment that I'd absolutely cast my ballot, arriving at my local voting center with, yes, bells on, for such a festive turn of culture. Would that our halls be decked ever more with tinsel and candy canes and tiny white lights! I take joy in the thought of banisters wrapped year-round in bows and shelves lousy with elves.  “But Michael, such conditions brush past the other holidays. Thanksgiving won't even be here, yet the stores will fill their inventories with December stock and I don’t like it.”  I reply, “COAL FOR YOU!”  Not really. I wouldn’t be so cruel as to further your rampant Grinchivity with such non-jolly treatment.  Instead, “FRUITCAKE FOR YOU!”  But in fairness, I do understand your point. It’s just that I'm thankful every day and while I do see the need to celebrate other excuses to get together and eat, I don’t see why we can’t do those things wearing hats with reindeer antlers and blinking lights. Wouldn’t that just be fantastic? I’m not suggesting we forget our homage to the Veterans or not remember the fallen who fought for our country. To be honest, I’d be more than happy to lay aside my Golden Scepter of Sugarplum Dreams on those days, (I have one, by the way, made of old Gummi Bears, used candy foils, a birdbath pole I stole from the neighbor’s yard, and some gorilla glue) but I want to Trick or Carol on Holly-ween!  Again, I can almost hear you protest.  “Michael, I get enough of that stuff in the several weeks leading up to Christmas. I’m ready for Spring after that, you imbecile.”  But I CAN’T hear you. I've stuffed my ears full of red and white striped marshmallows.  Come on, go along with me on this. There’s room in our everyday for Christmas, isn’t there? Or is your heart as cold as Mr. Forty Below's? Get your inner Scrooge out of that VW Hum-Bug and grip your hands around the steering wheel of a One Horse Open Mer-sleigh-des! I apologize for the blizzard of bad puns, but you made me do it. Just sayin’.  So if you’re not with me, where do we go from here?  We’ve obviously come to an impasse. You want “variety” in your year. I want Christmas every day. I suppose we’ll just have to - as the bumper stickers say - Co-Exist. I’m okay with that as long as you don’t say anything negative to me when I sneak up to you, softly, quietly, like Santa on July 4th, and whisper as sweetly as a snowflake, “OH THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL!”  “Okay, Mr. Christian, what about Easter?”  Ya got me there. We don’t need to mess with Easter, unless you want to slap a red, floppy hat on that stupid bunny. Otherwise …  CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS! CHRISTMAS!  At least I have those of you who are in my camp - Team Christmas - to lean on. I know those people exist because I see them even now on social media posting their wondrous glee at the coming season and causing no end of stress to the heartburn of society, also known as Team Seasick Crocodile. (Don’t get the reference? You would if you were a member of Team Christmas. We’re still taking applications, by the way. Although, looking at your Christmas Cheer credit history, I can’t promise you’ll be approved.)  Of course, this entire thing has been aimed at the secular essence of Christmas, which I do adore. But I would be remiss if I didn’t close out with the precious real reason we celebrate. You could take away all the lights and all the glitter. You could erase the fat man and the presents. As long as you give me the baby Jesus and songs of salvation come to earth, that’s truly Christmas for me.  I celebrate that Every. Single. Day. (Whether you like it or not.)  And by the way, I’m told by the head office that we WILL be able to approve your Team Christmas application.  We’re just going to need the title to that VW Humbug. __________________  I feel like I should remind new listeners that most of these stories originated as blog articles before I came up with the idea of turning them a podcast. Most of the time, I edit out the parts that mention anything being written or my readership, However, I like the line near the beginning of this one about writing in a Huddle House, so I'm keeping it in. Just pretend it was your imagination if it bothers you when you hear it - like you were drunk or high or something. After all, there are others to think about, even if it's just you and me. Why? Because it's about me and ...   Me's A Crowd  I’ve done a lot of live stage performance over the years and have learned to really get into my part and transform for an audience. Character roles that challenge me have become my favorite way to express myself on stage and I feel like I’ve been training for them my whole life. The reality is that my acting career will more than likely be corralled to amateur stages and that’s just fine for me, but it doesn’t stop me from doing the things now that I've always done in order to continue the journey to perfect my craft.  What are those things, Michael? Huh? Give us your golden wisdom!  Wait a second. I’m sitting in Huddle House trying to write this while a version of the barber shop scene from Coming To America plays out at the next table, except instead of an argument over history’s best boxer, it’s whether or not one of our past Sheriffs is a racist because there aren’t enough black deputies. It’s hard to concentrate and the discussion is getting heated. I don’t want to put in the earplugs I keep in my computer bag for fear of insulting them and becoming a subject of their very loud and angry conversation. Anyway, the truth is I talk to myself. A lot. That’s what I do when I’m alone to hone my stage skills.  Now before you look at me sideways and cock an eyebrow while chewing on a toothpick like one of the old dudes at the next table is doing, let me explain to you that any actor who is worth his or her salt will tell you they’ve been guilty of doing the same thing.  Let me to explain further.  Actors have a base need to be part of a scene. We need to be “ON” at all times, including, for instance, when we’re driving alone in our cars. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve engaged in conversations with “characters” of my own design, only to turn and see an old lady, a cute young woman, maybe a burley construction worker, or even a mime pretending to drive an invisible car, looking at me like I’m a nut. The worst was getting caught having a debate with myself at a traffic light by a cute, burley, old lady mime wearing a hard hat. She wasn’t in the lane next to me. She was crossing the street pretending to use an invisible walker.  That’s just a way I practice improv. And it’s one of the reasons I’ve become obsessed with getting to do great character roles.  I’ve played a British murderer, an old British crook, a British play director, …. are you starting to sense a pattern? …. a singing Hebrew with family issues, an eccentric tango-ing Hispanic with a wife who has a death fetish, a New York gambler, and …. oh yeah …. a redneck version of Jesus. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Not to mention that at the time of this recording, I’m about to open curtain as a 90 year old man.  Part of the reason I love these roles is their tendency to require the use of a foreign accent, or at least a different one than my native southern that comes out the way I imagine cornbread would sound if it could talk, and accents are something I’ve been working on since I was a child. Now my son has discovered a talent for it. In fact, most of my conversations with myself have one or both of us speaking with a different accent and it’s rarely the same one between the two of me.  You still think I’m crazy, don’t you?  Doesn’t matter to us. We enjoy our discussions between ourselves and we know plenty of us we can call on at any given moment to tag into the ring with me and me. It gets hard sometimes to even remember who I really am when one of me gets going with several others of me, but I’m never lonely when I’m around to talk to and play out scenes in our head of mine.  So I understand if you have trouble figuring out the complicated maze I understand me to be as us. Understand?  It doesn’t matter. Just believe me when I say that all of me are not the only ones who frequently engage in this practice.  But that’s not all. We have to have our props when we play out these works of performance art and that can be a pain to handle while the me of us is trying to drive. (I know I’m driving the grammar police batty and that makes me …. or us …. a tad giddy.)  Have you ever tried to smoke a prop cigarette with one hand and swing a foam battle ax all wacky like with the other while driving with one knee? I can only do it with one knee because the third Me is using the other one to kneel on for a crying scene. I’m proud to say that I’ve proven over and over again that I can do just that type of thing while merging into six lanes of downtown Atlanta traffic where rush hour is a nightmare. Have you seen how many idiots text while they drive?  I can say that I’ve never once been stupid enough to try and put on stage makeup while I’m commuting, so don’t worry. Of course that would be hard to do with a sewing needle in my other hand. I have to prioritize and stitching a costume is more important than makeup. It’s the easier thing to do while keeping my eyes on the road, so long as I thread the needle at a red light and keep the sewing to a simple half-back stitch when I’m rolling.  It’s not that in depth every single time I practice my art, though. I don’t always need to wear chain mail and jousting armor for the plays in my head. Not always.  Then there’s the death scene. You should know that it’s a difficult thing to pull off with others around you. There’s no way to be inconspicuous because people think you’re dead or at least unconscious for a few moments until your mind audience erupts into thunderous applause and the scene changes. It’s the throes of death that seem to bother people. If you’re doing Romeo & Juliet you might be okay with Romeo’s demise. He poisons himself - spoiler alert. Your coffee cup would probably be a fine substitute for the poison bottle. But Juliet stabs herself with a dagger and I find it difficult to accomplish the illusion with a stale french fry or a renegade straw from under my seat.  However we choose to chisel away the rough edges of our craft, we actors will be ready when that curtain opens. I can count on any of me to face the charge and bully forth in our thespianic responsibilities. So if you're somewhere near me, we fully expect to see you out there in the gallery giving us a bravo to me.  For now, the conversation at the other table has turned to national politics and it’s starting to get rowdy. There may be fisticuffs, which is my cue to exit stage right. __________________  One of the benchmarks of getting people to assert that you are, indeed, Not playing with a full deck, is to publicly engage in a little foretelling. Whether you have a real ball of crystal or you supplement your devining tool with old coffee grounds and the chicken bones from your last embrace of Bo Time, it doesn't matter. You don't even have to use a tool to sound like an idiot. That's why I instruct you to believe blindly as I give you my ...   Product Predictions of The Future  I’m in the mood to look forward to what lies ahead, especially in the world of technology, and it excites me to the core to think of all the things we Americans will be able to spend way too much time with instead of our families. Hey, I’m not preaching just to you; I’m one of the worst offenders. It’s only recently that our little clan has adopted a no cell phones at the table rule and it's not going so great. It was hard at first watching everyone playing air phone because they didn’t remember how to join in a discussion.  But cell phones could just be a thing of the past. The possibilities for new stuff are endless.  So I’ve created a list of things we might see that will make you say, “Ooooooo, SCIENCE!” Keep in mind that I am something of a prophet as I make these up.  The future will bring: The Cannibaby. As the father of a Barbie-lovin five-year-old, I’m excitied about this one. This toy will be all the rage as ol’ St. Nick is making his list and checking it twice. Why? I’m glad you asked. Are the dolls in your child’s toy basket overrunning the house? Well no more! The Cannibaby is a brand new doll that is an angel in the arms of your beloved bundle of joy and a demon at night for all the other dolls in the house. Once it knows your child is asleep by way of a sensor, the Cannibaby springs into action and fills its little belly with every morsel from anything that looks remotely like a doll. But don’t worry if there’s a real baby in the house. The Cannibaby is designed to shut down when near a life source. And before you go and shout, “Foul! That was introduced in the 1980’s and his name was Chucky!” remember that Chucky went after real people. And also, Cannibaby would eat Chucky. The “That’s My President” App. We’re inundated with politics these days and nobody seems to be able to agree on anything. Everyone has their opinion, but it’s irrelevant now that we’ll have the "That’s My President” app for all of our devices. Just plug in the face of anyone you want to be president, touch the “GO” button on your screen, and voila! Whoever is elected will have the face of whomever you voted for any time they’re in front of a camera. They all intend to say the right things during the campaigns and then be an idiot once they’re elected anyway. So who cares whose head is on the body behind the podium. There is one exception, of course. Me. In the next election, I'll be running for POTUS on the “Lotty Dotty I Hate The Parties Party” ticket. Rap Shoes. You’re literally a walking beat box when you’re wearing your Rap Shoes. With the slogan, “Kick it with your kicks!” you can expect to pay a pretty penny for these sneakers, but it will be well worth it because you can finally have a steady beat everywhere you go. These shoes have powerful speakers mounted in the sides so that your soundtrack is projected to the whole world as you walk. The beat matches your speed, so if you want to groove to a slow funk and impress the ladies, you can walk slow, Jive Master. Aww yeauuhh! If you want to jam with a hot, fast freestyle, pick up your speed. It’s all up to you. This product is not recommended for anyone who can’t walk in rhythm or is too square to rap. The concert is yours to command with Rap Shoes. Only $562 a pair. Shaving Elves. You may not know this, but all elves don’t make the cut for Santa’s workshop. They have to find work somewhere. After an ill-thought out prank and Santa not appreciating his reindeer being bald on Christmas Eve, an enterprising young elf named Eugene will be introducing a brand new service to the world. He and his partner Bob, who does the books mainly because he’s not that good with a razor, will front a team of elves who didn’t work out for the big guy in red and need employment. Using the skills they learned during their training at the North Pole, they’ll break into your home at night and give you a shave while you sleep. You go to bed looking like something that might be photographed blurrily in the woods and wake in the morning clean-shaven with skin as soft as the Cannibaby’s bottom. Careful when ordering the service, though. The staff is still small and sometimes Bob does the shaving, unless you specifically ask not to be shaved by him. Do not get shaved by Bob. Fat Sucking Leeches. I’m personally looking forward to this one. They'll train leeches to no longer crave blood, but to only eat fat. You’ll purchase a "Box-O-Leeches" and let the fun begin. Empty them out in the bath as you take a nice soak, close your eyes, and the leeches begin to work. Ladies go ahead, look at yourself in the mirror before you get in. You might want to take a picture to remember yourself by because when you look in that same mirror after the leeches are done with you, the phone may start to ring and it’ll be Victoria’s Secret wanting you for a photo shoot. Don’t worry, they’ll Photoshop those suction marks right out before they slap up enormous posters of you in your underwear all over the windows in malls across America. And guys, that six-pack you’re dying for is no longer chilling in the fridge. Feel free to eat all the crap you want because thanks to Fat Sucking Leeches, you’ll always have abs of steel no matter how much you pack away. Oh, never mind. I forgot you’ll need to actually work out the muscles to make your stomach flat. And on that note ... Workout Elves. They don’t like to shave people. They think it’s gross. But they'll come to your bedside at night and physically work your muscle groups so that you don’t have to. It can get pricey if you buy the Gluts Package, so choose your program carefully. If you start to wake up, an elf named Sven will slam your skull against the headboard of your bed until you’re unconscious. You’ll never know they were there except for the sore muscles when you wake, the candy cane flavored protein shake they’ve prepared, and the knot on the back of your noggin. And finally ... Books. No longer will you need to worry about the stories you like to read being unavailable if you loose your charge! Forget worrying about losing your entire library when you drop your phone in the toilet! This new product will revolutionize the way you take in information. At about the same face size as your Kindle or iPad and in an endless variety of exciting thicknesses, Books allow you to focus on one thing at a time. You’ll delight at the variety of actionable options afforded you. Things like: Turning pages, folding corners, using REAL bookmarks, and highlighting important parts for future reference! And not only does holding a book make you look smarter when others are around, they can be DECORATIONS! You can create shelves and shelves and shelves and shelves and shelves and shelves of BOOKS! And if you drop one in the bathtub, no problem. The worst thing that will happen is you have to let it dry out and now your book is 80 times thicker than it originally was! I hope you'll consider purchasing one or all of these future products once they're available and if you like the results, let me know. ________________  To say I'm a little eccentric is being kind, but I know I'm not the only one who has a case of the funky-brain, so I feel like I'm in good company. And if at any time you feel as though people around you are a little scared to be in your vicinity, just know ... they are and there's nothing you can do about it. Embrace the insanity and have a conversation with yourself. Maybe the you of all of you can calm one of you down.    

This is a conversation with Alison Glenn Delaney, the CMO of Huddle House. Alison has been leading marketing organizations for more than 25 years, with head of marketing roles for Ruby Tuesday, Taco Cabana, Rubio’s, Marie Callender’s, and Fridays. Enjoy!

Huddle House Confessions RETURNS because of our all new sponsor for these episodes….Huddle House. Check out the episode now! Subscribe and rate us on iTunes! Follow us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Check out our Instagram! MOST IMPORTANTLY! Join our Facebook Group, JUGheads, Inc.! Before we go any farther, would you consider leaving us a review on our iTunes page? All you have to do is click this sentence, and review away! No, seriously, go leave us a review on iTunes. It helps people find the show! Leave us a review and tell folks about the podcast this year! But […] The post Episode 273: Huddle House Confessions RETURNS appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

This is a conversation with Michael Abt. Michael grew up on the franchise side of the business, working his way up through the ranks at the largest franchisee in the Arby’s system. He then went to the corporate side at Arby’s as the SVP of Operations before taking on the CEO role at Huddle House, a 400 or so restaurant chain that focuses on making ‘Any meal, Any time.’ Enjoy!

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 + Huddle House = WIN. Download and share this episode today!   button href=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/justus-geeks-podcast!-justus/id513491385?mt=2&ls=1″ name=”Subscribe on iTunes” target=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/justus-geeks-justus-geeks/id513491385?mt=2&ls=1″]   Before we go any farther, would you consider leaving us a review on our iTunes page? All you have to do is click this sentence, and review away! No, seriously, go leave us a review on iTunes. It helps people find the show! Leave us a review and tell folks about the podcast this year! But for real. That review. Check out our review, Huddle House Confessions style, of Guardians of the Galaxy 2. Warning: SPOILERS. Warning: a […] The post Episode 268: Huddle House of the Galaxy appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

As things seem to get more and more busy for the Geeks, they find themselves back at Huddle House once again.      Before we go any farther, would you consider leaving us a review on our iTunes page? All you have to do is click this sentence, and review away! No, seriously, go leave us a review on iTunes. It helps people find the show! Leave us a review and tell folks about the podcast this year! But for real. That review. After some confusion about file locations and a busy weekend, here’s (finally – Josh’s bad) the next episode […] The post Episode 266: Another Huddle House Confession appeared first on JustUs Geeks.

Returning to Franchise Today is Greg Vojnovic, Chief Development Officer at Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen and Chairman of the upcoming Franchise Update Media's Franchise Leadership & Development Conference. Greg and host, Paul Segreto will preview this year's event, including some big changes that is believed to take the Conference to the next level. While the Franchise Leadership & Development Conference each year consistently presents the top breakouts for the Franchise Sales and Recruiting process, this year finds the scope of what happens AFTER recruiting a new franchisee. There will also be a new set of brealkouts focused on Market Planning and Development for long-term successful growth of franchisees. Also, for emerging brand or a brand at a transition point, there will be breakouts focused on Building Your World Class Brand. Another change will take a conference favorite and super-size it. The annual Mystery Shop / Annual Franchise Development Survey has been changed to provide a more in-depth look into the industry's gold standard survey. Of course, there will also be keynote speakers and a one-of-a-kind CEO Summit and opening Bootcamps. The Conference is October 15-17 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. About Our Guest Greg Vojnovic is Chief Development Officer for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. He is responsible for franchise development, franchise real estate, construction, design, equipment, and franchise recruitment activities. With over 30 years experience in restaurant development, Greg has held leadership positions as VP of Development at Huddle House, been Director of Franchise Development at MaggieMoo's and held development positions at Denny's and Arby's.    

Schedule Guests: Chad Fenner at Dell talks about how to slay your server problems at your company. Michael Abt from Huddle House shows how to morph your business. Anish Rajparia discusses ADPs latest small business survey and surprises. , Christine Hauer shows the best techniques for modern networking. Nicole Lipkin talks about what keeps business owners up at night. Sponsored by Dell, Nextiva, Microsoft SQL Server and Sage Solutions.

Over the 64 episodes of this podcast, I've told many a tale about mothers of questionable quality. Today, I present a few about the dads. Okay, so none of the dads in today's story are particularly questionable. I have to say that, cause my own dad is featured prominently and behaves admirably. But when it comes to dad stories at the "liberry" you have to pick from what's there, cause there's only a few to be found. But you do get to hear the tale of the time my dad and I nearly had to lay a beatdown on a frat guy in a Huddle House.