Podcasts about hummingbirds

Ever heard of a shrew with venomous saliva, a vulture that cools off by pooping on its own legs, or a bird that impales its prey on barbed wire?

Summary Hummingbirds are probably one of the most beloved groups of birds that people want to attract to their yards. In this episode, I share 10 of my favorite native plants for attracting hummingbirds to gardens in the eastern U.S. 3 things you'll learn from this episode The surprising truth about a hummingbird's diet. The best way to attract and support hummingbirds to your property. 10 of my favorite native plants to grow for hummingbirds in eastern U.S. gardens. Other Backyard Ecology™ resources Hummingbirds Can't Resist These Native Vines!  Want More Hummingbirds? You NEED Eastern Columbine  Choose the Best Native Milkweed for Your Eastern U.S. Garden  Discover Red, White, and Blue Lobelias For Pollinators! Native Jewelweed - 10 Reasons to Grow this Annual!  Hummingbird Feeding: The Ultimate Guide!  Discover Your Next Steps Habitat Creation Quiz  Backyard Ecology™ Community  Thank you Thank you to our amazing Patrons who go above and beyond every month to provide financial support which helps us create so much free content for everyone to enjoy and learn from.

Building Business Value Through Strategic Branding: Insights from Wendy Coulter of Hummingbird Creative GroupIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge interviewed Wendy Coulter, President and CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group. With over three decades of expertise in branding and marketing, Wendy discussed how strategic branding can transform a business—not just in terms of sales and marketing, but across company culture, operations, and even its overall valuation. This episode is a must-listen for business leaders, marketers, and entrepreneurs looking to leverage branding for long-term success.Strategic Branding as a Business Growth EngineWendy highlights that branding is a strategic asset that impacts every part of a company, from culture to customer interactions. It's not just about a logo or a catchy slogan; branding encompasses the entire business model. It shapes internal culture, drives how employees engage with customers, and builds a reputation that attracts trust and credibility. By aligning your brand with your core values and mission, you create a business that stands out in a crowded marketplace.Wendy also points out the critical role that branding plays in company valuation. A well-established, differentiated brand can increase your company's worth by as much as 25% to 100% when the business is up for sale. Companies with strong brands are seen as more attractive to investors, and they often enjoy higher profit margins compared to their competitors. As such, branding isn't just an expense—it's an investment that pays off long-term in terms of both growth and valuation.Finally, Wendy emphasizes the importance of starting with strategy before diving into tactics. Many businesses rush into digital marketing or paid ads without a clear brand strategy, leading to wasted resources and ineffective messaging. Instead, businesses should define their unique value propositions, set clear goals, and develop a comprehensive brand strategy to guide all marketing efforts. This ensures that all campaigns and messaging are aligned with the company's business objectives, reducing wasted spend and improving effectiveness.About Wendy CoulterWendy Coulter is the President and CEO of Hummingbird Creative Group, a branding and marketing agency that helps businesses elevate their brands to drive growth. With over 30 years of experience in marketing, Wendy has worked with numerous companies to create impactful, strategic brands that resonate with their audiences and position them for long-term success. She is passionate about using branding as a tool for transformation, helping businesses of all sizes navigate the complexities of the market to stand out and thrive.About Hummingbird Creative GroupHummingbird Creative Group is a strategic branding agency dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes build and elevate their brands. With a focus on clarity and differentiation, Hummingbird works closely with clients to define their core values, mission, and unique positioning. The agency's services go beyond traditional marketing; they aim to create a cohesive brand experience that aligns with business goals, drives growth, and fosters internal culture. Through their tailored approach, Hummingbird helps companies build brands that resonate with both their teams and their customers.Links Mentioned in This Episode:Hummingbird Creative GroupThe Hummingbird Effect PodcastKey Episode HighlightsBranding as a Strategic Asset: Strong branding impacts every aspect of your business, from culture to operations, and is critical in differentiating your company.Branding and Company Valuation: A...

Country star Carly Pearce gets real about her journey—from her fast rise with Every Little Thing to the heartbreak behind 29. She opens up about anxiety, OCD, divorce, losing producer Busbee, and the challenges of being a woman in country music, all while celebrating her induction into the Grand Ole Opry.Carly also shares her health battle with recurrent pericarditis, how she learned to advocate for herself, and how her new album Hummingbird marks both healing and a return to traditional country roots. Plus, she talks love, resilience, and why authenticity has been the key to it all.Carly Pearce: WebsiteWatch Full Episodes & More:www.dumbblondeunrated.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textI've had a chance to reflect on my recent debate with Melissa Smith, who goes by “God's Little Hummingbird.” I suppose it was successful in the sense that I was able to get Melissa to admit publicly some of her more extreme beliefs about the Bible in a way that I think most folks hadn't heard before. For example, how she doesn't believe that the New Testament has the same level of authority as the Old Testament, and how Paul's letters are just letters. So, if you truly care about rightly understanding Scripture and about following Jesus in a biblical way, Melissa teaches some dangerous stuff. I'd stay far away from the teachings of God's Little Hummingbird. Our ministry is called to —as Titus 1:9 says—hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, encourage others by sound doctrine, and refute those who oppose it. That's why we do what we do. In this episode, I share a few personal reflections, and then we dive into 5 of the many issues that Melissa and I discussed and debated. And these 5 in particular reveal the dangerous flaws in Melissa's theology that we all need to be aware of.  Links Mentioned in EpisodeDebate Transcript:https://thebiblicalroots.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Hummingbird-Debate-Transcript.pdfFull Hummingbird Debate:https://youtube.com/live/qRaQRM5WNC0?feature=shareVideo: Through Eastern Eyes: 6 Cultural Differences Every Student of the Bible Should Knowhttps://youtu.be/boGlpX1gyQMThe Biblical Roots MinistriesOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)

The hummingbirds of summer.

This episode is sponsored by Hummingbirds, ⁠learn more⁠ by booking a call with their team!Emily Steele is the CEO and cofounder of Hummingbirds, a venture-backed platform that connects brands with hyperlocal content creators. Hummingbirds is a first of its kind platform that connects cpg brands with hyperlocal creators to share their favorite products found in their backyard.what we chat about:The role creators have helping CPG brands move product, gain awareness, and drive trial/raving fansLearning about consumer behavior through hyper-local marketingTheir approach to building a tech company that serves both brands & consumersThe inspiration behind Hummingbirds & the journey to bring it to it's current formIG hummingbirdshq | hummingbirds.comPlus, a brand new, recurring segment with Jordan of Salad Sprinkles where we're talking all things CPG news + trends. Find Me:IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studiocitrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.comCreate your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#madeonzencastr

Hummingbirds can remember both where and when flowers replenish nectar, showing episodic memory. Such mental capacity is a purposeful gift from the Creator. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29

Today: Seasoned triathlete Kira Stanley made her mark in Sierra Vista, finishing far ahead of the pack at this year’s Hummingbird Triathlon.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelson Williams is a regular 12-year-old - he loves Marvel and playing outside with his friends - but he's living with cerebral palsy. He has a medical support dog, Gus, but insurance wouldn't cover the $15,000 for Gus's training. So Kelson and his family turned to Help Hope Live, a nonprofit that helps fundraise for medical costs, and they raised so much that they are now working toward a stretch goal to get Kelson a new wheelchair. Racquel Williams talks with Kelson, his mother Stephanie, and Melanie Johnson, Client Services Coordinator at Help Hope Live. Then, on Shara in the City, we talk with a music legend - Rev. Joe Williams, the last living member of the gospel group The Dixie Hummingbirds. Shara Dae Howard visits him in North Philly to hear about how he got to sing with the group that he admired for years. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No doubt there are many North Dakotans that have been feeding the hummingbirds this summer. Hummingbird feeders seem to be a common item in backyards across the country. I suspect that most people give it little if any consideration, but hummingbirds need to eat something other than sugar water!

Most birds possess the ability to see color. But birds can also see in the ultraviolet spectrum! Hummingbirds — like this Violet-crowned Hummingbird — may zero in on certain flowers because their petals strongly reflect in the ultraviolet range. Migrating birds may use ultraviolet light to navigate on overcast days, because the sun's ultraviolet rays pass through the cloud cover.This episode is sponsored by Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. The world needs birds. To learn more about their work and mission, visit birdconservancy.org.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

[24:08] What do helicopters, hummingbirds, and an underwater puppet show have in common? In the world of Eric Pittman—just about everything. From bush pilot to wildlife filmmaker to Guinness World Record holder, this Toastmaster has lived a life full of bold pivots, creative stunts, and surprising impact. In this episode, Greg Gazin chats with Eric about filming for BBC and Netflix, building a foundry, saving orcas, and how Toastmasters helped him find his voice—on stage and on camera.

Topics discussed on today's show: Who's Going To Hell?, Food Delivery, Drinking Going Down, Birthdays, Hummingbirds, History Quiz, Movie Reviews, Movie Password, Domino's Subs, Tired Look, Trump Honors, World Lizard Day, Turtle Smuggle, Talking About Body Count, Confessions, and Apologies.

This week we forget which godly path we're even on, we wonder just how heavy a griffin is supposed to be, anyways, and we want Carter to tell us what the Egyptian swear words are.Send us a message through the Duat at oftheeldestgodspod@gmail.com with your thoughts and theories going forward! We would love to hear from you. Make sure to subscribe so you know when our next episode drops and rate and review if you like what we are doing.IG: www.instagram.com/oftheeldestgodspod/Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/oftheeldestgodspodSUPPORT US ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/oftheeldestgodsBUY OUR MERCH, PLZ: https://www.redbubble.com/people/OfTheEldestGods/shopCharlie's IG:  www.instagram.com/greenpixie12/ and www.instagram.com/greenpixiedraws/ Charlie's Plug: Strange Aeons (YouTube)Raye's Plug: Superman (2025) (Movie)

Send us a textProfessor R. L. Solberg participated in a livestreamed debate with Torah teacher Melissa Schilling Smith (aka God's Little Hummingbird) on How the Sinai Law Applies to Followers of Jesus. The discussion was moderated by Melissa's friend, Scott Harwell, who also hosted the debate on his YouTube channel. Both agree that salvation is by grace through faith alone, but they differ on what obedience looks like under the New Covenant. The conversation covers the meaning of “new” in Jeremiah 31, whether the Sinai Covenant is still in effect, the role of the Holy Spirit in writing God's law on the heart, the purpose of the feasts and Sabbaths, dietary laws, and how to understand passages like Colossians 2 and Hebrews 8. Along the way, they also touch on eschatology, the Gospel of the Kingdom, and the unity of Jew and Gentile in God's plan. This is a deep dive into Scripture, theology, and the continuity (or discontinuity) between the Old and New Covenants. The debate was recorded on August 6th, 2025. The Biblical Roots MinistriesOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)

Why do hummingbirds sparkle like flying jewels? In this episode of the No Sweat Nature Study Podcast, Mrs. Cindy explains how their brilliant feathers work and teaches some impressive new science words! In the companion video class about Hummingbirds included in the No Sweat Nature Study membership, discover dazzling hummingbirds and the science behind their wingbeats, colors, and migration journeys. Design your own hummingbird in your nature journal during the class! Join No Sweat Nature Study at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for $10 off your first payment of a quarterly subscription. Register here for the FREE Music and Nature Study Event! Visit the hummingbird show notes page. See the book list of your nature-themed book suggestions. Share pictures of your nature studies on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them! Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episodes. Thank you! It helps the podcast so much! :)

Part two of a conversation with Elaine and her many hummingbirds.

This episode is sponsored by Hummingbirds, ⁠learn more⁠ by booking a call with their team!Ribbon was created to bring a sense of calm and softness to everyday routines—for the moms doing everything and the little ones learning everything. Made from premium, platinum-cured silicone, Ribbon's thoughtfully designed tableware is non-toxic, unbreakable, and built to last through every meal, mess, and moment. Founder-vetted and crafted in Korea, each piece is dishwasher, microwave, and oven-safe, with a soft feel and clean aesthetic that fits beautifully into modern family life. Whether you're feeding a toddler or setting the table for yourself, Ribbon helps make mealtime a little simpler—and a little more serene.what we chat about:What inspired the use of non-toxic, premium siliconeHow to strike a balance between being beautifully designed and deeply practicalFavorite ways to use Ribbon products (e.g. hosting, lunchtime, baking)Go-to recipesIG ribbonkitchen.co | ribbonkitchen.comFind Me:IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studiocitrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.comCreate your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#madeonzencastr

Send us a textProfessor R. L. Solberg participated in a livestreamed debate with Torah teacher Melissa Schilling Smith (aka God's Little Hummingbird) on How the Sinai Law Applies to Followers of Jesus. The discussion was moderated by Melissa's friend, Scott Harwell, who also hosted the debate on his YouTube channel. Both agree that salvation is by grace through faith alone, but they differ on what obedience looks like under the New Covenant. The conversation covers the meaning of “new” in Jeremiah 31, whether the Sinai Covenant is still in effect, the role of the Holy Spirit in writing God's law on the heart, the purpose of the feasts and Sabbaths, dietary laws, and how to understand passages like Colossians 2 and Hebrews 8. Along the way, they also touch on eschatology, the Gospel of the Kingdom, and the unity of Jew and Gentile in God's plan. This is a deep dive into Scripture, theology, and the continuity (or discontinuity) between the Old and New Covenants. The debate was recorded on August 6th, 2025. The Biblical Roots MinistriesOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesWith the MCU's latest big screen offering now in theaters, as rabid fans, it only makes sense to look to the future, and apparently Marvel and Sony agree, as myriad fresh details surrounding the franchise's next film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day began hitting the internet all weekend. First, last Friday morning Sony released a 9-second video teasing features of Spidey's new suit, which was quickly followed up with a 23-second video with star Tom Holland, in suit, performing some minor acrobatics the next day. Finally, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the longstanding rumor that Mark Ruffalo is reprising his role as Bruce Banner/The Hulk for the film, while Better Call Saul actor, Michael Mando, was also announced to be returning as Mac Gargan/The Scorpion.The Fantastic Four: First Steps continued its box office reign, raking in $39.6 million its second weekend for a $368 million total global haul. While far from a defeat, the staggering 67% drop from the flick's first weekend presents a significant loss in momentum and is in stark contrast with expectations, which were largely fueled by positive reception and strong word of mouth among critics and fans. Elsewhere, Superman crossed the $550 million milestone internationally, and Jurassic World: Rebirth passed $750 million at the global box office after 5 weeks in theaters, becoming only the third film of 2025 to do so behind Lilo & Stitch and A Minecraft Movie. Amazon MGM's upcoming James Bond film being directed by Dune's Denis Villeneuve, is quickly coming together as Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has been hired to pen the script. Apart from Peaky Blinders, Knight has enjoyed a storied career on the small screen as a screenwriter, director and producer involved with projects such as Apple TV's See and Netflix's All The Light We Cannot See, while also co-creating Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? As far as big screen contributions, he wrote the screenplays for Eastern Promises and Spencer, which were both Oscars-nominated, and directed the films Hummingbird, Locke and Serenity, the 2019 film starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway. Considering candidates for our new Bond, as if we could ever get enough of Tom Holland, the actor went on record to voice his reverence for the role as the “pinnacle” for British actors, while seemingly disqualifying himself by announcing another break from acting in 2027.Per Deadline, Matt Smith has joined the cast of Shawn Levy's Star Wars: Starfighter in a villain role, set to appear alongside Ryan Gosling and Mia Goth in the film set for May 28, 2027. The House of the Dragon star gets another shot at the Star Wars universe after previously being cast in The Rise of Skywalker but ultimately not appearing in the final film.John Krasinski announced he's returning to direct, write and produce A Quiet Place Part III, set for release on July 9, 2027; no cast or story details have been revealed.Disney and Lucasfilm announced Star Wars: A New Hope will return to theaters on April 30, 2027, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the film.Aaron Sorkin has his sights set on Oscar winner Mikey Madison and Emmy winner Jeremy Allen White to star in The Social Network Part II, with Madison potentially playing a whistleblower and White as journalist Jeff Horwitz behind the explosive Facebook Files exposé. While no formal offers have been made, sources say these are Sorkin's top choices for the sequel that will explore Facebook's role in various controversies rather than serving as a direct continuation of the 2010 film.

What starts as a routine call from the Homeowners Association quickly spirals into accusations of secret residents, unapproved backyard additions, and spy helicopters. When Andrea gets called out for her very illegal hummingbird feeder, things take a wild turn. Is she actually harboring rogue birds—or is this just a setup? Find out in this hilarious Jubal phone prank that will have you questioning what’s allowed in your own backyard. The wildest, most hilarious prank call podcast from The Jubal Show! Join Jubal Fresh as he masterminds the funniest and most outrageous phone pranks, catching unsuspecting victims off guard with his quick wit, absurd scenarios, and unmatched comedic timing. Whether he's posing as an over-the-top customer service rep, a clueless boss, or an eccentric neighbor, no call is safe from his unpredictable humor. Get ready to laugh out loud and cringe in the best way possible! New episodes drop every weekday—tune in and let the prank wars begin!➡︎ Submit your Jubal Phone Prank - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirk kicks off this week's show with the amazing migration skills of the Bogong Moth. They are the first ever recorded invertebrate that uses celestial navigation for long-distance migration wayfinding. Rachel then tells us all about the Bluntnose Six-gilled Shark. This amazing creature gives birth to an incredible number of pups. Victoria rounds out this week's show with the aptly named Sword-billed Hummingbird and some of the amazing and strange adaptations it has to survive. Join us weekly for more strange nature. Our supporters on Patreon get every episode ad-free!  Support us: patreon.com/strangebynature Email us: contact@strangebynaturepodcast.com Visit us at: strangebynaturepodcast.com  where you can sign up for our episode emails.

What starts as a routine call from the Homeowners Association quickly spirals into accusations of secret residents, unapproved backyard additions, and spy helicopters. When Andrea gets called out for her very illegal hummingbird feeder, things take a wild turn. Is she actually harboring rogue birds—or is this just a setup? Find out in this hilarious Jubal phone prank that will have you questioning what’s allowed in your own backyard. The wildest, most hilarious prank call podcast from The Jubal Show! Join Jubal Fresh as he masterminds the funniest and most outrageous phone pranks, catching unsuspecting victims off guard with his quick wit, absurd scenarios, and unmatched comedic timing. Whether he's posing as an over-the-top customer service rep, a clueless boss, or an eccentric neighbor, no call is safe from his unpredictable humor. Get ready to laugh out loud and cringe in the best way possible! New episodes drop every weekday—tune in and let the prank wars begin!➡︎ Submit your Jubal Phone Prank - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is sponsored by Hummingbirds, ⁠learn more⁠ by booking a call with their team!As co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Angela drives Little Spoon's insights-driven product innovation strategy. She started her career working in food-related television production, where she was involved in creative planning and execution. An avid chef and boutique fitness junkie, Angela is passionate about health, wellness, design and the future of food. Angela grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and received her BS in Marketing from St. Joseph's University. She lives in New York City.Little Spoon is on a mission to make parents' lives easier and kids healthier. Pioneering a new era of kids food, Little Spoon was built to meet the needs and standards of the modern parent by delivering uncompromising quality and time-saving convenience. From first bites to big kid years, Little Spoon's rigorous ingredient sourcing, product testing, and format innovation take the stress away from fueling your kids without sacrificing peace of mind.what we chat about:Success of the brand via DTC only for first 7 yearsRigorous testing standards — first & only US baby food brand to meet EU standards & why this mattersWhy parenting is thriving in DTC spaceThe brand's mission of making parent's lives easier while respecting their full identitiesWhat's next for Little Spoon (collabs, innovation, etc)IG littlespoon | littlespoon.comFind Me:IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studiocitrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.comCreate your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#madeonzencastr

This episode is sponsored by Hummingbirds, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠learn more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by booking a call with their team!Aerflo is transforming the $40B+ sparkling water market with a first-of-its-kind, zero-waste carbonation system built for a more sustainable (and affordable) future. Founded by John Thorp and Buzz Wiggins, Aerflo is a case study in circular design done right. Their flagship product, the Aer1 System, is a portable, PFAS- and BPA-free sparkling water maker powered by refillable capsule. With a seamless mail-back exchange program (via USPS), no single-use waste, and a price point that's lowered in the face of rising inflation and tariffs, Aerflo proves that sustainable design can be both accessible and scalable.Backed by a fully automated, 5,000 sq. ft. capsule facility in New Jersey and proprietary, patent-protected tech, Aerflo isn't just a product; it's a new infrastructure for sparkling water consumption.what we chat about:building Aerflo's circular refill systemhow Aerflo thinks about scaling their impact as the brand growsstrategic partnership (e.g. Hydroflask) & how they fit into the vision for expanding the brandfavorite beverages to make with Aerflo IG aerflo.co | aerflo.coFind Me:IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studiocitrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.comCreate your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#madeonzencastr

This week on the Success Formula Podcast, I sat down with Bruno Nicoletti — former wrestler turned tech entrepreneur and CEO of Hummingbird Growth and Automation. Bruno shares how the discipline and mental toughness he developed on the wrestling mat laid the foundation for his success in business.We dive into how mindset shapes outcomes, the power of replicating proven tech models, and how Hummingbird helps businesses scale by growing their client base through smart automation. Bruno also opens up about his personal evolution as a founder and offers practical advice on how to maintain a growth mindset in the face of challenges.Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/brvno/Website- https://hummingbird.org/Tune in every Tuesday at 10 AM for another inspiring success story, along with the proven formula to help you achieve your own goals. Don't miss out on the insights that could change your life! Listen to our podcast on:Buzzsprout- https://successformulapodcast.buzzsprout.com/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7aRe06pXIq6yq8GQf62NBMAmazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1393b77c-626a-4a53-bdd5-43ce3b1aa15b/success-formula-podcastApple Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/success-formula-podcast/id1748704615Our Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialSuccessFormulaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsuccessformula/Twitter: https://x.com/_SuccessFormula/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialsuccessformula

Mites are tiny critters related to spiders and ticks. Because they are typically no larger than a grain of salt, many mite species rely on larger animals to survive. In the neotropics, hummingbird flower mites freeload off an existing partnership. This group of mites feeds on nectar and pollen, but only from specific types of flowers. These picky eaters need reliable transport between blooms that may be yards apart. Without wheels — or wings — of their own, these mites catch a ride in the nostrils of a passing hummingbird! In fact, scientists have discovered that hummingbird flower mites can detect the electric fields generated by the whirring birds, a sense called electroreception.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

Send us a textIn this episode, we respond to the bold claims made by Melissa Schilling Smith—aka “God's Little Hummingbird”—about mainstream Christianity and biblical theology. Melissa accuses respected teachers of being false prophets and insists that Torah observance is required for Christians today. But is this view biblically accurate?We take a careful, respectful look at one of her videos and evaluate her claims in light of Scripture. This conversation matters—not just because of what's being said, but because it reveals how theology can shift our focus from Jesus to the Mosaic law if we're not careful. If you've encountered Torah-observant teachings or know someone who has, this video will help you understand how to respond, rooted in biblical truth. #Torahism #FalseTeaching #BiblicalTruth #ChristianApologetics #HebrewRootsMovementDefending the Biblical Roots of ChristianityOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)

This episode is sponsored by Hummingbirds, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠learn more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by booking a call with their team!Spring & Mulberry, the original date-sweetened chocolate company, is dedicated to exploring a world of sweet beyond sugar.On a travel pitstop in Dubai on her way to visit her husband's family in India, Kathryn discovered the pleasure and beauty of dates. Jammy, sweet, and bursting with flavor, it was there that she witnessed how dates were savored, not merely consigned to the bulk bins of American grocery stores. A few years later, Kathryn received a cancer diagnosis. In her recovery, she decided to quit refined sugar. While searching for new ways to satisfy her sweet tooth, she began experimenting with dates, fruits, nuts, and cacao—harkening back to her memory of Dubai and the flavor she discovered there. In these ingredients, she unearthed an exquisite depth of flavor and satisfying of range sweetness that forms the base of every Spring & Mulberry product. what we chat about:taking a radically different approach to a traditional product categoryhow a personal health diagnosis shaped the brandintentional design and flavor formulationfavorite ways to pair the different chocolate barsIG spring.mulberry | springandmulberry.comFind Me:IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studiocitrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.comCreate your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#madeonzencastr

Lately, the hummingbird has been showing up again and again.In this episode, I explore this powerful symbol through the three layers I use when decoding dreams and waking symbols:

Three stories this week, all concerning birds! Pranksters, scamps, potential saviors of earth? In the first, cockatoos in Australia have learned how to drink from public water fountains. Anthony and Jeff discuss how and why. Next ups, the penguins of Antactica might be helping offset climate change... with their poop. And finally, have humans altered the course of evolution with hummingbird feeders? Anthony and Jeff wing their way through all three topics!LInk to the stories: https://www.science.org/content/article/cockatoos-have-learned-operate-drinking-fountains-australiahttps://www.npr.org/2025/05/30/nx-s1-5409315/penguins-antarctica-poop-climate-changehttps://www.audubon.org/magazine/hummingbirds-rapidly-evolved-longer-beaks-slurp-more-nectar-yard-feeders-new-studySupport the show and get bonus episodes, videos, Discord community access and more! http://patreon.com/wehaveconcernsJeff on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/jeffcannata.bsky.socialAnthony on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/acarboni.bsky.social

This episode is sponsored by Hummingbirds, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠learn more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by booking a call with their team!Salad Sprinkles are Flavorful, Sprinkle-Sized Rice Puffs That Put Crunch In Every Bite!Jordan is an award-winning graphic designer and entrepreneur. For over 12 years, her eye for design has made products pop on shelves and screens alike. Our clever TikTok's and metallic labels are her pride and joy. Blakely has run creative operations at one of the world's best ad agencies for 13 years. She has seen countless business-transforming campaigns come to life and has kept the company's engine running smoothly.what we chat about:Taking the concept for Salad Sprinkles from ideation to shelfThe journey of landing on rice for the base of the product & developing the 3 initial flavorsAll of the fun uses of Salad Sprinkles in both savory & sweet applicationsHow design played such a large roll in the identity of the brandIG eatsaladsprinkles | eatsaladsprinkles.comFind Me:IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studiocitrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.comCreate your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#madeonzencastr

Emily Steele is the Co-Founder and CEO of Hummingbirds, a self-service platform connecting brands to hyper-local creators & influencers. In this episode, KJ and Emily explore the power of authentic connections and the importance of understanding the types of creators brands should engage with. Tune in for insights on the evolution of the creator economy, the nuances of influencer marketing, and the potential for this model to expand beyond consumer packaged goods to sectors like tourism and small business. Key Takeaways: 07:22 Understanding Influencers vs. Creators 10:31 The Rise of Local Creators 17:53 The Game is Rigged: Media and PR Strategies 18:52 Expanding Beyond B2C: Local Creators and CPG Brands 21:04 B2B Opportunities and Challenges Quote of the Show (16:00): "Authentic connections can create so many opportunities." - Emily Steele Join our Anti-PR newsletter where we’re keeping a watchful and clever eye on PR trends, PR fails, and interesting news in tech so you don't have to. You're welcome. Want PR that actually matters? Get 30 minutes of expert advice in a fast-paced, zero-nonsense session from Karla Jo Helms, a veteran Crisis PR and Anti-PR Strategist who knows how to tell your story in the best possible light and get the exposure you need to disrupt your industry. Click here to book your call: https://info.jotopr.com/free-anti-pr-eval Ways to connect with Emily Steele: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilysteele12 Company Website: https://www.hummingbirds.com/ How to get more Disruption/Interruption: Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eccda84d-4d5b-4c52-ba54-7fd8af3cbe87/disruption-interruption Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disruption-interruption/id1581985755 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6yGSwcSp8J354awJkCmJlDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soundside is taking a break this week. Don’t worry - we’ll be back with new episodes next week. Until then, we’re bringing you some of our favorite stories from the show. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Relevant Links: Seattle's new Civic Poet finds parallels between political language and verse Deciding to See: The View from Nathan's Bus Those little red hummingbird feeders are driving the bird's evolution See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is sponsored by Hummingbirds, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠learn more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by booking a call with their team!MILKish is smooth, creamy (kind of like almond milk), delicious, and totally allergen-friendly, with 0g sugar and 99% less water use than almonds. They offer two unsweetened flavors: Original and Vanilla, and are launching now in coffee shops and specialty retail + Amazon, and it's already catching attention in the fast-growing alt-milk category.what we chat about:why watermelon seeds were chosen as the star ingredientgaps seen in the alt-milk market the importance of sustainability & inclusivity in MILKish product developmentexciting & unexpected moments during launchIG drinkmilkish | forcafoods.comFind Me:IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studiocitrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.comCreate your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#madeonzencastr

Hummingbirds can rotate their wings uniquely to hover and fly backwards. This is unlike any other bird and cannot be explained by evolution. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29

We continue on our pursuit of the most renowned restaurant cookbooks - this time taking it sweet with the Hummingbird Bakery, famous for bringing its American-style sweets to the UK. Find out what we baked and whether we think this one is worth dusting off...Intro track: Disco - All Good Folks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June's bake, the delightfully tropical Hummingbird Cake, was the first Bake Club layer cake, and our listeners had questions! Jesse and Shilpa dig in to this iconic Southern cake and explain the differences between our recipe and the classic. Plus, they're joined by Great British Bake Off S1 winner Edd Kimber to answer a listener question and talk all things small batch baking.Buy tickets to STAY COOL: A Summer Food Podcast Evening here: https://www.thebellhouseny.com/staycool And, send us your baking questions and stories of your worst baking disasters at bakeclub@bonappetit.com or at this form to be featured on the live show! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

This episode is sponsored by Hummingbirds, ⁠⁠⁠⁠learn more⁠⁠⁠⁠ by booking a call with their team!After being diagnosed with an array of chronic gut illnesses, and being fortunate to work with a functional medicine doctor, Xeba learned about the power of supplements and nutrition. While on a restricted diet, she searched snack aisles and couldn't find BFY snacks that actually tasted indulgent and catered to modern day, root cause, gut health research. She is on a mission to provide support and indulgent opportunities for the growing number of people suffering from mysterious gut issues.Preme (pronounced like /pream/) is a gut health brand made with sensitive stomachs top of mind. Preme combines premium ingredients with fodmap friendly prebiotics, offering gut-skin axis targeted hydration beverage powders.IG drinkpreme | premefoods.comFind Me:IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studiocitrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.comCreate your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#madeonzencastr

(Live from the Moody Center with Mr. Casey Paulson, Project President/Regional Vice President, Discovery Land Company & Elexa Ruth, GM Driftwood Golf and Ranch Club, Austin, TX)Special thanks to Rachel Reap, Director of Premium Service at the Moody Center in Austin for her hospitality in hosting this podcast event.

Discover the unique approach of the School of Intuitive Homeopathy in this insightful conversation between Angelica and Sarah. Learn about their upcoming Hummingbird cohort starting in September, and explore how this program combines traditional homeopathy with intuitive practices and a deep connection to nature.Key topics discussed:The importance of sisterhood and community in homeopathic educationA comprehensive overview of the two-year certification programThe school's focus on intuition, self-reflection, and embodimentIntegration of contemporary and classical homeopathyEmphasis on empowering both practitioners and clientsThe school's unique approach to teaching through kingdoms and sensation methods

This episode is sponsored by Hummingbirds, ⁠⁠⁠learn more⁠⁠⁠ by booking a call with their team!Jennifer Liao is the President and Co-Founder of modern Chinese food brand MìLà. A dynamic leader who wears many hats, she's involved in everything from supplier relationships to brand storytelling. Born in 2018 as a brick-and-mortar shop in Bellevue, Washington, MìLà has evolved into a culinary force that brings restaurant-caliber Chinese delicacies into homes across America. The brand's thoughtfully-crafted soup dumplings, noodles, sauces, and desserts honor traditional techniques while embracing contemporary tastes and quality ingredients. IG eat.mila | eatmila.comFind Me:IG + TikTok citrusdiaries.studiocitrusdiaries.com | hello@citrusdiaries.comCreate your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#madeonzencastr

On this week's ep, we take inventory of upcoming tech projects we've been looking into, to evaluate our use cases and pick each other's brains about what's worth sinking the time and/or money into in the near future. For Brad, that's getting a proper travel router and GaN charger for easier networking on the road, jailbreaking his Kindle to try out that KOReader magic, and, uh, maybe someday setting up a local network time server. On Will's side, there's getting set up to take advantage of the Twitch 1440p beta, finding ways to utilize a USB-connected multi-foot pedal, and building an outdoor IP camera rig with the optics and shutter speed to properly document the ongoing hummingbird fracas outside his house. An episode as ambitious as it is speculative!Links for this episode:The Kindle Modding Wiki: https://kindlemodding.org/A pretty good basic explainer about Kindle jailbreaking and demoing KOReader: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qtk7ERwlIAk The style of travel router Brad's looking at (not sponsored!): https://www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800/ Support the Pod! Contribute to the Tech Pod Patreon and get access to our booming Discord, a monthly bonus episode, your name in the credits, and other great benefits! You can support the show at: https://patreon.com/techpod

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In this episode of Talking Real Money, Don and Tom take aim at one of the most persistent investing mistakes: owning individual stocks. With humor and sharp skepticism, they explore why investors—even those who say they follow the show's advice—still concentrate wealth in a few companies like Apple, NVIDIA, or their employer's stock. Referencing Jason Zweig's Wall Street Journal column and legendary research from Bessembinder, they show how dangerous, emotional, and often delusional this strategy really is. From Washington Mutual to VF Corp, the history of single-stock implosions is long and painful. Plus, they field smart listener questions on business loans, Roth conversions, and hummingbird beak evolution. Yes, really. 0:04 Why owning individual stocks is more like gambling than investing 0:58 Zweig's column and stories of extreme stock concentration 1:42 Real investors with 30%+ in just a few stocks 3:00 “I only own Apple”—the emotional traps of stock picking 5:02 Washington Mutual: faith in the familiar turns to loss 6:44 The VF Corp disaster and foundations behaving badly 8:43 No one rings a bell before your stock collapses 9:49 Stock picking risks: underperformance and default 10:22 Don's infamous four-stock “diversified” portfolio (spoiler: zeroed out) 11:48 Emotional attachment to companies vs. logic 12:27 Top justifications for owning individual stocks—and why they're bogus 13:40 “It's money I can afford to lose” (No, it's not.) 14:51 Owning your own business ≠ owning a stock 15:20 Risk in entrepreneurship is different—but still real 16:18 Listener question: Pay cash or borrow to buy a high-return business asset? 18:02 Don and Tom strongly favor using business cash over loans 19:11 Why even 40% returns are no guarantee 20:39 Hummingbirds evolve to match human feeders (seriously!) 21:34 Listener Q: Convert old 401(k) from Mutual of America to Roth IRA? 23:20 Why you should probably roll that 401(k) out—fast 23:33 Joke time: The silent P in pterodactyl 24:32 Don's mental age… remains in the single digits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever blamed yourself for something that really wasn't your fault? Listen now as the girls discuss sibling responsibility, low self-esteem, and finding your happily ever after. We tangent as usual, we like to shoot the shit here. Please like, subscribe, and leave a review!  Watch live on Fridays at 10:30pm ET: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/twogirlsoneship⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on all the socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/twogirlsoneship⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Advertise with us & business inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twogirlsoneship@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Theme song: TGOS Theme from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pipeman Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find all the other Robots Radio Network shows at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.robotsradio.net/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It started with a modern plea for help: "Can I charge my dead phone in your bookstore?" I was in Del Mar, California, walking up the coast of the Pacific Ocean after birding all morning in ​Torrey Pines​. I was tracking my birds on ​eBird​—the ​Peregrine Falcons​, ​Anna's Hummingbirds​, and ​California Scrub-Jays​—and, of course, completely drained my phone's battery. When I get to Del Mar I spy this hobbit-hole looking bookstore called ​Camino Books: For The Road Ahead​ and when I walk in I am suddenly thrust into a gorgeous Biblio Paradise. Camino Books is one of the most spectacular bookstores I've ever seen! I fall into the handwritten Staff Picks walls, nookish children's section, incredible curation, giant hand-drawn posters from Dave Eggers, and the Wonka-like atmosphere that creates a true feast for the eyes and mind! But yeah ... my phone's dead. So I walk to the back counter and ask the gentleman unpacking boxes if I could plug it in back there. When I tell him I'm Canadian he gives me a quirky grin and says, "How many tariffs should I put on your free charge?" We laugh and start talking about the political scene. John has the aura of ​George Saunders​—a certain "warm gnarliness"—and he tells me, "We have no left wing in this country. We're like an eagle slowly swirling to the ground with just one right wing." And I could immediately tell this poetic bookselling Jedi master needed to be recorded... What emerges are the poetic distillations of 67-year-old John the Bookseller, along with his wife Alison who cameos at the end. They have been booksellers since 1981 ... a combined 88 years! No wonder the store's so great. They began in Berkeley and then opened up an independent bookstore chain called Diesel Books, up and down the California coast, and now have sold the store to open up a little new shop on the coast called Camino Books: For the Road Ahead. Don't we all need a good book for the road ahead? Let's talk about how to open a bookstore, California independence, fighting fascism, George Orwell, the 51st state, customers vs. readers, Susan Cain, the Spanish Civil War, how to 'stay awake,' and, of course, John and Alison's 3 most formative books. This is the kind of mind-opening conversation that great bookstores create. Let's head down to Del Mar, California as we flip the page to Chapter 149 now...