Podcasts about Kmart

Back in May of 2014, RISK! hit Pittsburgh for the first time, and this classic episode brings the whole strange, sharp-edged night home. (Content note: sexual assault) As a counselor at a Pittsburgh women's clinic, Stacy Keene believes she's found her calling, until a frightened teenage patient and an openly hostile doctor put her in the middle of a confrontation she hadn't expected. Then Matt Bower answers a late-night Kmart call from a man who just needs one doorknob delivered to a dark house in the woods, and drives out to meet him. (Content note: child sexual abuse) And Jordan Sargent spends a summer under the spell of a friend's churchgoing father, until the man's stepdaughter's accusation sends Jordan reaching for a jar of coins and a plan he can barely admit to. Leave your comments on the stories and find episode details and music credits at risk-show.com/podcast/live-from-pittsburgh-cre530 Be Part of RISK!

What's up, dudes? Remember standing in line for hours to get that one toy? Your parents probably did, especially after you sat down and circled all the toys you wanted in the Wishbook? Vinnie Brezinsky from Huey and Bax joins me to talk holiday shopping and wishbooks! Malls and shopping and commercials! Oh my! From Toys 'R' Us to Sears, from JC Penney to Kmart, we talk all about shopping and wishbooks. The Sears Wish Book began in 1933 as a special Christmas edition of the Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog, packed with toys, games, dolls, bicycles, clothing, and other gifts that quickly made it a beloved holiday tradition for American families. Over the decades, the catalog grew into a massive annual showcase—often hundreds of pages long—where generations of children eagerly circled, dog-eared, and dreamed about the presents they hoped Santa might bring. As department-store catalogs declined and shopping shifted online, Sears discontinued the traditional Wish Book in the 1990s, briefly revived it in print and digital forms in later years, and left behind an enduring piece of Christmas nostalgia.Toys? Check. Clothes? Yeah, they're in there too. Christmas decorations? Of course! So grab your red marker and circle all the things you want in this episode on 1980s holiday shopping and wishbooks!  Give us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram,  Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com!  Later, dudes!

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Big show today, and a massive story out of a LIV insider that we reveal for the first time. We'll get to that in about 15 minutes or so.01:00Mark is 'heartbroken' over the US Amateur Championship from the weekend at Merion. He explains why.02:00Nick and Mark discuss the player in that tournament whose putting technique breaks all the rules.04:00Why Merion was rivetting.05:00We discuss the Australian amateur tournament, from back in its hey day when it was huge.09:00If the US Amateur can plot their courses for the next ten years, why can't we, Mark speculates about the kind of courses it would be great at. Mark says that what the US has done is a plus for golf, thanks to Hostplus.14:00Nick talks about how good the Master of the Amateurs at Southern Golf Club15:00Massive LIV rumour from someone in the know. To do with this weekends tournament in Indianapolis. This is news that even the LIV players have not been informed of yet.17:00Have LIV players been paid following Bedminster?19:00Is the investment that has been talked about with LIV from an investor, or from someone providing a loan. Two quite different scenarios.20:30The two biggest LIV names are obviously Rahm and Bryson. Nick and Mark discuss where Rahm, should he leave, might end up. 25:00Nick and Mark call it, saying Rahm will play the DPWT next year, and that will be the end of LIV.27:00Scottie Schefflers performance at the weekend. Nick wants to get Jonathan Yarwood on to discuss Schefflers' swing.31:00Our BMW Touch of Class goes to Whitney Hillier for her words about Jessica Bang who passed away suddenly last week.After the turn33:00The Top 5 things that Golf Australia has gotten wrong over the years, according to Mark. Which ones does Nick agree with?41:00Nick runs through the Global Results highlights46:00Feedback starting with a possible serious copyright infringement from Kmart. We consider calling Denis Denuto to advise.47:30Rakepod update following a scathing critique of the rakes at a club particularly close to Mark's heart. Awkward.48:30Does AI have a role in golf coaching? And can it work?51:00Slow play and officials. Nick and Mark name a couple of the slowest players that they played with. Mark reiterates his view that officials should targeting slow players.54:00We discuss a slow play hypothetical sent in by a wolfpacker in NZ.55:00A couple of messages regarding the recent passing of Nick McCormack.57:00And a great masterclass from Nick on the 'fairway finder'.A massive show today, we had fun, hope you enjoy it as well !We're live from Titleist and FootJoy HQ thanks to our great partners:Hostplus, Talk Birdie To Me's official retirement partnerBMW, luxury and comfort for the 19th hole;Titleist, the #1 ball in golf;FootJoy, the #1 shoe and glove in golf;Golf Clearance Outlet, they beat everyone's prices;Betr, the fastest and easiest betting app in Australia;The Find My Player app - follow every player on every tour;And Southern Golf Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kmart has been ordered to pay a Christchurch couple just over 15 thousand dollars to cover costs incurred by removing asbestos-contaminated play sand from their home. In November last year, Kmart issued a recall notice for some coloured play sand products after testing found asbestos - prompting many family homes, daycares and schools to undergo intense cleaning processes. Gemma Rasmussen - from Consumer NZ believes it's the first Disputes Tribunal ruling about recalled children's sand. One of the successful complainants, Elle Chrisp, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Kimmer, Pete and Flounder tackle the billion-dollar Powerball jackpot, rogue Alexa, AI surveillance, the Mangione case, a Pennsylvania piranha, a wild surrogacy battle, Kmart vs. Walmart, history, birthdays and plenty of laughs.

Kimmer, Pete and Flounder tackle the billion-dollar Powerball jackpot, rogue Alexa, AI surveillance, the Mangione case, a Pennsylvania piranha, a wild surrogacy battle, Kmart vs. Walmart, history, birthdays and plenty of laughs.

Chaos at Auckland's Sylvia Park Mall, with shopping trips interrupted by gun shots, and armed police swarming. Witnesses describe hearing shots and seeing dozens of cop cars descend near the Kmart entrance. One person's described seeing a white Suzuki swift crash outside. Witness Helena says she realised something was happening when Glassons was closed with lots of people inside. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

แว่นอัจฉริยะที่บันทึกภาพและเสียงได้ของ Kmart กำลังได้รับความนิยมในออสเตรเลีย แต่ในขณะเดียวกันก็สร้างคำถามด้านความเป็นส่วนตัว เมื่อผู้คนอาจถูกบันทึกภาพหรือเสียงโดยไม่รู้ตัว จนหน่วยงานกำกับดูแลต้องเข้ามาตรวจสอบผลกระทบที่อาจเกิดขึ้น

We uncovered the secrets people found after reading someone else’s diary, and that they were mentioned in said diary! Should MySpace make a comeback? Our Group Therapy dilemma today delved into a husband wanting to spend his 10th wedding anniversary on the golf course. Plus, Canterbury University Professor Annette Mills shared her thoughts on the Meta smart glasses at Kmart and what they could mean for privacy. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00): Did you read someone's diary and what did it say? (08:30): Group Therapy: Is it okay to take a boys weekend on my 10th wedding anniversary? (16:30): Did you take something you didn't realise wasn't yours? (24:50): Canterbury University Professor Annette Mills on the Meta smart glasses (28:50): What Matty does EVERY time he cooks dinner Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New Zealand’s warmest, most unpredictable drive show - perfect for the commute, the school run or whenever you need something to laugh about on the way home! They’re live on The Hits nationwide every weekday afternoon from 3-7pm. Listen to the live show on iHeartRadio Click follow so you never miss an episode! Follow us on Instagram @thehitsdrive | Facebook @thehitsdrive See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Annette Mills from the University of Cantebury shares her knowledge on the smart glasses that are now available at Kmart, and what this means for us. Matty McLean and PJ Harding are New Zealand’s warmest, most unpredictable drive show - perfect for the commute, the school run or whenever you need something to laugh about on the way home! They’re live on The Hits nationwide every weekday afternoon from 3-7pm. Listen to the live show on iHeartRadio Click follow so you never miss an episode! Follow us on Instagram @thehitsdrive | Facebook @thehitsdrive See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

호주 Kmart의 89달러 카메라 안경 출시로 AI 스마트 안경의 대중화가 본격화되고 있습니다. 편리함 뒤에 숨은 개인정보와 프라이버시 문제, 이에 대한 호주의 법과 제도를 살펴봅니다.호주 공영방송 SBS 한국어 프로그램은 호주 한인 커뮤니티를 위한 뉴스와 생활 정보, 그리고 다양한 이야기를 전합니다. 호주와 한국을 잇는 신뢰할 수 있는 콘텐츠를 만나보세요.더 많은 뉴스와 팟캐스트는 SBS 한국어 프로그램 웹사이트에서 확인하세요.www.sbs.com.au/korean

ਕੇਮਾਰਟ (Kmart) ਵੱਲੋਂ ਲਾਂਚ ਕੀਤੀਆਂ $89 ਦੀਆਂ ਸਮਾਰਟ ਐਨਕਾਂ ਨੇ ਸਮਾਰਟ ਪਹਿਨਣਯੋਗ (Wearable) ਤਕਨਾਲੋਜੀ ਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਵਾਰ ਫਿਰ ਚਰਚਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਿਆ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਐਨਕਾਂ ਵੀਡੀਓ ਰਿਕਾਰਡਿੰਗ ਅਤੇ AI ਫੀਚਰਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਲੈਸ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਮੈਟਾ ਤੇ ਰੇ-ਬੈਨ ਦੀਆਂ ਮਹਿੰਗੀਆਂ ਸਮਾਰਟ ਐਨਕਾਂ ਦਾ ਸਸਤਾ ਵਿਕਲਪ ਹਨ। ਪਰ ਮਾਹਿਰਾਂ ਦਾ ਕਹਿਣਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਇਹ ਸਾਰੀ ਪਹਿਨਣਯੋਗ ਤਕਨਾਲੋਜੀ ਨਿੱਜਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਸੁਰੱਖਿਆ ਸਬੰਧੀ ਗੰਭੀਰ ਸਵਾਲ ਖੜ੍ਹੇ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ, ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਇਹ ਬਿਨਾਂ ਦੱਸੇ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੀ ਰਿਕਾਰਡਿੰਗ ਅਤੇ ਡਾਟਾ ਇਕੱਠਾ ਕਰਨ ਦੇ ਸਮਰੱਥ ਹਨ।

A committee meeting gets hacked, the ongoing debate over a City Administrator, a $600,000 push for a public market, and millions going toward the old Kmart and Shopko sites — those are just a couple of topics we hit on with La Crosse City Council president Tamra Dickinson in studio, ahead of Thursday's monthly meeting. The council meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall, where members could face a crucial vote on creating a city administrator position. It’s a debate that’s been building for over three years, but one of many interesting things happening at council Thursday. Topics covered in this episode: Zoom Hijacking Investigation: What happened during last week's committee meeting, how quick IT action shut it down, and where things stand with Zoom and local police. City Administrator Debate: The amount of public outreach on creating the position, how much we've covered it on the show, and what needs to happen before a final vote. Public Market Push: Allocating $600,000 to update a 2017 feasibility study and partner with the RDA on pre-development plans. Kmart & Shopko Site Funding: Redirecting up to $3 million in TID 11 funds toward critical underground utility infrastructure to support new developments at Bridgeview Plaza and the former Kmart lot. Healthcare Committee Referendum: A petition drive with around 5,000 valid signatures puts a new Citizens Advisory Healthcare Action Committee on the November ballot. North Side Railroad Crossings Saved: How local pushback forced the DOT to abandon plans to dead-end Avon and St. Cloud streets. 18-Month Data Center Moratorium: Why the city is pausing new data center builds to align with county policy while studying future land use. Bird City Designation: Why La Crosse is reapplying for Bird City status—and how local stray cat policies keep it off the "high-flying" list. Check out the full Thursday City Council meeting agenda and details on the La Crosse Legistar Page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines: - Two 12-year-old Aboriginal boys are in hospital with serious injuries after a man allegedly chased and struck them in a ute in Mildura last week, prompting outrage from community members.- Last week a worker in a West Melbourne boat yard tragically lost his life in a workplace accident.- Last week the Liberian government announced an end to registration fees for primary school from the new school year starting September 7 this year.- New research from the Australia Institute demonstrates that the majority of Australians support fairer living and working conditions for Pacific workers. Tasnim Sammak is a Palestinian woman, educator, researcher and organiser with Free Palestine Coalition Naarm. In her speech Tasnim spoke the rise of the far right and how it is impacting the struggle for a free Palestine; Israel's continued and increased aggression against Palestine, Lebanon and Iran; and the urgent need for united organising. Kmart's line of smart glasses sold out after their release on 28 July. On Friday, the Attorney-General, Michelle Rowland, appealed to Australia's Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) to investigate the potential privacy implications of smart glasses. This morning, we'd like to revisit a conversation we had with Lucinda Thorpe, Privacy Campaigner at Digital Rights Watch, about surveillance technology and Meta targeting its marketing of its AI glasses towards young women. This interview aired on Tuesday Breakfast on 7 July 2026.  For Women on the Line's 40th anniversary, Cleis spoke to the program's first producer and presenter, Deb Welch, about the inception of the show and what was happening at the time for women in radio. In the following segment, you'll hear conversations between Cleis and Deb as well as excerpts from the first episode of Women on the Line, which first aired on July 16, 1986. To listen back to the full conversation, go to 3cr.org.au/womenontheline  Renee Nayef, from Students for Palestine and Nat Farah, a community organiser and spoken word poet, address the crowd at the Free Palestine Rally in Naarm on 2 August. In this recording. Farah speaks about the recent Convergence on Pine Gap, in which 600 people gathered at Mparntwe, Alice Springs and the role of Pine Gap in US militarism in Palestine. We hear about the action which brought activists the closest to Pine Gap in 50 years. Smruti is an international student from India here to speak with us about the The Cockroach Janta Party and the protests occurring in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and other major Indian cities. The CJP is a satirical yet people-power fuelled party that has been described by its founder Abhijeet Dipke as “a political party for the people the system forgot to count.” The CJP party formed as a result of millions of students in India's frustration with the medical exam paper leaks, critiquing the education system of India.  

En este Charlando Cosas, Sol se sienta junto a Brenda Gisselle, del podcast Noventeando, a recordar esas tiendas que no podían faltar en las compras del regreso a clases en los 90s, y que ya no existen. Busca tu Icee y ese último pedazo de pizza de Kmart que vive en tus recuerdos y ¡dale play!

Listen to the facts behind the media feeding frenzy over K-mart Smart Glasses, and news of Elon Musk-style waste disposal. Hosted and produced by Ian Woolf Support Diffusion by making a contribution Support Diffusion by buying venus flytrap shirts

We're back with The Briefing: Our Take, our weekend hang-out where we loosen our ties and kick off our shoes to take you behind the scenes of the week that was, and what you (and we) made of it. This weekend Chris is joined by Justine Landis-Hanley and they unpack how Miles Phillips and his Eastern Rosellas went from a backyard novelty to the ARIA record books. Chris answers your questions about the Kyle Sandilands interview, before they dig into your thoughts on Kmart's knock-off Meta glasses (+ the bird flu conspiracy theory we didn't know existed). We’re also joined in studio by LiSTNR entertainment executive producer Elise Cooper for The Weekend Quiz, who brings more live vocals to the show than actual recording artists. Plus we cap it all off with the Weekend List. The Weekend Quiz (just questions, no answers): Which airline announced it will start charging passengers to put carry-on luggage in the overhead lockers? Which former NRL player and viral book-tokker alleged this week that gambling company promoters would supply him with drugs and alcohol to keep him betting? Who said this and who was he talking about? "What single answer does she have to any of the list of problems and challenges which I went through before? Zip is the answer to that.” What crashed into the moon this week? Name one song Delta Goodrem performed in the Comm Games closing ceremony. The Weekend List: To Watch: Enola Holmes 3 (listener Georgie) To listen to: Dungeon Crawler Carl (listener Narikka) To read: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpod Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonesy and Amanda are back with another thought-provoking, yet funny episode. We discuss the latest trends in technology, including the rise of Kmart "smart" glasses that can record and film people without their consent. We explore the implications of this and how it's affecting our society, making us question what it means to be in public and what we're comfortable with. But it's not all serious business - we also tackle some lighter topics, like the age-old debate about wearing jeans at home. We discuss the results of our whip poll, which reveals some surprising insights into what Australians think about this issue. If you're as curious as we are about the topics discussed in this episode, tune in to hear the full show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do Kmart's $89 camera glasses pass the pub test?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do we need a dedicated plane for the Prime Minister? I'm starting to think that we do. Before now, though, I've been of the opinion that we're New Zealand for goodness sake, we're not the United States, so why should we blow money on a plane? But, after listening to Sir John Key talking to Heather last night about Christopher Luxon using the Air Force to get him around a bit, I'm thinking it would make sense. Heather was talking to him after Chris Hipkins ripped into Luxon for getting the Air Force to fly him from Whanganui to Auckland after being at a National Party fundraising dinner. Which was kind of dodgy. Because, if Christopher Luxon was going there as the National Party leader as part of his campaign to get re-elected in November, then he shouldn't be using the Air Force to get him there. Which is why Labour's Chris Hipkins is accusing Luxon of using the Defence Force as his own “private fleet”. But the way the Prime Minister's Office explains it, is that he got to the fundraising event on a commercial flight. But left afterwards on the Air Force flight, so he could get to Auckland for prime ministerial commitments. What happened is that he needed to get to Auckland for Sir Bill Birch's funeral. Which meant some re-arranging of the schedule and him needing to travel sooner than was originally planned. You could say he flew there as the National Party leader and left with his Prime Minister's hat on. So, a bit of dancing on the head of a pin there. The reason we're talking about this is because this wasn't just a one-off. It follows a string of times the PM has used the Air Force to get him around. Generally, it's accepted that during a civil defence emergency, for example, the PM will jump on a Defence Force plane or helicopter. John Key flew to Christchurch in a Defence Force plane pretty much straight after the 2011 earthquake. Christopher Luxon's been doing the same sort of thing during more recent emergencies. But, in the last week or so, there have been reports about him getting the Air Force to fly him to non-emergency events such as an event he went to at Mystery Creek in 2024 and a trip in 2025 to visit the Kmart distribution hub in the Hamilton area. Overall, since becoming Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon has flown 41 domestic flights with the Air Force, which, according to official documents, weren't part of a disaster or civil defence emergency response. I'm with Sir John Key on this, whose view is that it makes sense for the PM to use the Air Force planes because they're there, anyway. The crew have to be paid, anyway. And what would you rather? A plane and crew sitting on the ground doing nothing? Or a plane and crew helping the Prime Minister make the most efficient use of his time? What's more, it hasn't just been the Prime Minister on these flights. There are staff and security and all the usual hangers-on. So pretty cost effective when you consider that we'd, otherwise, be buying all these people tickets to fly on commercial flights. So, when you consider that, doesn't it make sense for the Prime Minister to have a dedicated plane available at all times? I think it does. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kmart's sold out Meta-style smart glasses have everyone scrambling, while listeners explain why they're obsessed with the budget buy. Ricki can't believe a bloke who casually caught a bird inside a bottle shop, inspiring stories of the biggest flukes listeners have ever pulled off. Bruce Isaacs shares his top TV picks for the week, a nurse's jiu-jitsu skills leave Ricki seriously impressed, and the team hears about the celebrity visits schools will never forget. Plus, one fancy dress costume in Moore Park takes a spectacular turn when a replica handgun attracts the wrong kind of attention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EDITORIAL: You know I was listening Ryan Bridge this morning and he said something, and I said to myself Ryan, you are so right. No wonder I listen to Ryan first thing in the morning, and he is very good first thing in the morning by the way. He touched on something when he talked about his trip to Bunnings. Now, firstly he started talking about, it was rainy and cold, so he took his dog for a walk in Bunnings. So instead of being out in the rain he was taking his dog for a walk to get exercise. You already know where I stand on that. It's Ryan so it's okay. I don't think dogs belong wandering around inside retail stores, but that's a debate for another day. The part of Ryan's story that really struck a chord with me wasn't the dog. It was the service. Tell me honestly, when was the last time you walked into a big box store and there was great service within a couple of minutes? Big box stores are the big boys - I'm talking about Bunnings, Mitre 10, The Warehouse, Kmart, Briscoes, Chemist Warehouse – all those huge stores where you can buy just about anything... except, sometimes, a staff member. It drives me absolutely nuts. You walk in looking for one simple thing. A particular screwdriver. A specific light bulb. A certain paint sealer. Maybe a perfume or a kitchen gadget. You don't know where it is, so naturally you go looking for someone who works there. That's where the real challenge begins. You wander up and down aisles, scanning for a red shirt, a blue shirt or whatever uniform they're wearing. Eventually you find somebody, only to hear, "Sorry, that's not my department," or, "You'll have to ask someone else." Really? We were talking about this in the newsroom this morning, and one of my colleagues looked at me as if I was from another planet. They said, "Why don't you just use your phone? Go onto the store's website. It'll tell you what aisle it's in." But that's not shopping. If I've got to stand there on my phone searching your website, checking stock levels, finding the aisle, comparing products and reading reviews, what exactly is the store staff there for there anyway? I'm not against technology. Far from it. If I'm making a big purchase these days, I'll use AI to compare prices and work out the best deal. It's brilliant for that. But technology should support good service, not replace it. I remember the old days at Bunnings. There was an older bloke at the front door, John from Lyall Bay. He knew that store inside out. I'd walk in and say, "John, where's this?" Bang – aisle 64. "What about this?" Bang – aisle 53. He'd often tell you which product was actually worth buying as well. That knowledge wasn't in an app. It was in experience. Ryan's story was exactly the same. He spent nearly 20 minutes trying to find a product, was told to use AI, then discovered the staff didn't even know where the product was in their own store. Surely we've got this the wrong way around. I'd rather see fewer dogs wandering around hardware stores and a few more knowledgeable staff who actually know the products, know the store, and can point customers in the right direction. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Kmart sucks.” Join Ian, Liam & Megs for our 342nd episode as we hit the road for Ian's Patreon pick, Barry Levinson's Oscar-winning classic Rain Man (1988). It's a journey across America filled with family wounds, unexpected connection, and one of the most celebrated performances in cinema history. Kev isn't with us this week—he insisted Raymond was right about Kmart underwear and is currently somewhere in the American Midwest refusing to buy a different brand. This week we discuss: Dustin Hoffman's Oscar-winning performance — groundbreaking, influential, and endlessly imitated. How well has Raymond Babbitt's portrayal of autism stood the test of time? Tom Cruise before he became Tom Cruise — is Charlie Babbitt one of the strongest dramatic performances of his career, and does his character truly earn the emotional destination the film arrives at? Ian makes the case for a brilliant screenplay — from inherited trauma and forgiveness to what it means to truly communicate and how do we compartmentalise intimacy -  we explore why every major theme reinforces another in one of the tightest character scripts we've reviewed. The road movie structure — why does Rain Man work because Raymond doesn't fundamentally change... Charlie does? The elevator scene — one of the film's sweetest moments or one of its most complicated? We unpack how differently that sequence plays in 2026 and whether it's an affirmation of Raymond's humanity, a thoughtful act of kindness, or something more ethically complex. Las Vegas — does the casino sequence undercut Charlie's character development by rewarding the very instincts he's supposed to be leaving behind, or is it a necessary step in his transformation? Liam explores the brothers' relationship — does the film ultimately become less about autism than about learning to see another person on their terms rather than your own? Megs examines the film's emotional honesty — sentimentality, manipulation, and whether Rain Man earns every emotional beat it asks of its audience. The "show versus tell" balance — how much does the film trust Hoffman's performance to communicate Raymond's world without resorting to unnecessary exposition? The supporting cast — particularly Susanna. Is she underwritten, or does she quietly become the emotional bridge between Charlie and Raymond? The ending — understated, bittersweet, and refreshingly restrained. Could there have been any other conclusion that stayed true to these characters? And finally, whether Rain Man is the Best Film Ever — or one of the finest character-driven dramas ever put to film. Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE

Tuesday Headlines: Sportsbet and TAB execs to be grilled at Senate inquiry into gambling reform today One Nation climbs in the polls as Hanson refuses ABC and Guardian entry to Victorian press conference Ralph Carr unmasked as rapist after suppression order lifted Kmart sells out of dupe Meta camera glasses amid global privacy concerns Ariana Grande steps back from public life amid scrutiny over her weight Deep Dive: For years, Australia watched from a distance as bird flu tore through wildlife on every other continent - before it finally reached our shores in June. What began with a few lone migratory birds is now spreading through our native populations, and while conservationists welcome the more than $113 million already invested to get us prepared - they say now that it's here, more needs to be put on the table. In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou speaks with Jack Gough, CEO of the Invasive Species Council, who's urging the Albanese Government to commit at least $200 million to help our wildlife survive what's coming. He explains what that money would go towards, what species are most at risk, and how the strain can move from low risk in humans to a higher one. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on News Weakly, Sami Shah watches Victorian Labor replace Jacinta Allan with her own deputy and announce a fresh start from inside the same government.Meanwhile, tens of thousands cross from Morocco into Spain's African enclave of Ceuta, producing a humanitarian emergency, unstable statistics and some highly selective European geography.Plus, Trump announces Hamas's complete disarmament—while Hamas, Israel and the English language remain less certain.News Weakly is ad-free and listener-supported through Patreon.Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster.For more: http://thesamishah.comTheme music 'Historic Anticipation' by Paul MottramThis podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday chaos with Clint, Meg and Dan: Dan celebrates a week off “obvious” sugar, they field an early caller confused about an R&V ticket giveaway date, and Meg finds old diaries full of cat-drawing practice while packing to sell her house. The team chats an 82–12 Roosters thrashing, a stat showing NZ leads in women in their late 40s never marrying, and Ben Affleck winning $1M for charity on Millionaire. They play Easy Money, vent “Things We Hate,” and reveal Dan’s Google history. Plus, they create competing alarm sounds (Karen “20 whacks,” a Morgan Freeman-style pep talk, and Clint’s chaotic entry), then debate Kmart’s $89 recording glasses and why receipts get scanned. 00:00 Unnecessary Podcast Intro 00:16 Friday Banter and Sugar Quit 01:06 Snack Comfort Confessions 01:43 Caller Confusion R&V Giveaway 03:26 Moving House and Old Diaries 06:17 NRL Blowout and Marriage Stats 10:29 Ben Affleck Million Question 13:33 First Caller Paris Proposal Talk 17:14 Naughty 640 Glue Revenge Story 21:02 More Or Less Animated Hits 23:54 Easy Money Letter K 26:09 Things We Hate Rants Begin 30:38 Listener Vents Ranger Drivers 32:01 Slow Drivers Rant 32:57 Pet Peeves Rapid Fire 33:48 Producers Diary Returns 37:51 Wahs And NRL Chat 38:27 Sport Roundup With Laura 43:18 Dans Google History 46:18 Easy Money Challenge 48:59 Greatest Alarm Quest t01:01:34 Kmart Camera Glasses Debate 01:06:23 Privacy Versus Convenience

Ricki unpacks why she thinks moving on after a marriage isn't as simple as everyone makes it out to be, sparked by J.Lo covering up her Ben Affleck tattoo. The team also debates the Victorian Premier's claim that Kmart prepared him for leadership, before Peter Overton drops by for a cracking game of Quick Draw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Seymour is pushing to legalise plug-in solar panels, saying Kiwis are smart enough to handle the fire risk. His Regulation Ministry's newly released report recommends ways to make New Zealand the easiest place to go solar. They also include suggestions to slash installation approval times and costs - in some cases by thousands of dollars. Seymour says plug-in solar can be hazardous, but current regulations assume people are stupid. "I think people can work this out, and it means a whole lot of people - so this is going to be like Australia, you just go to Kmart and buy a solar panel and it starts cutting down your power bill." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are excited to welcome fashion icon Audrey Smaltz. Audrey bas been a trailblazer in the fashion industry for over sixty years, founding the Ground Crew, a backstage operation of high-end modeling shows. Audrey's Ground Crew has teamed up with designers including Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, Donna Karan, Vera Wang, Giorgio Armani, and more. Audrey was a student of the first Black model Ophelia DeVore and worked for the Grace del Marco Modeling Agency. In 1970, Smaltz was hired as the Fashion Editor for the Ebony Magazine and commentator the Ebony Fashion Fair in Chicago. Her exquisite style and humor made her an instant hit on the fashion show circuit. Audrey also has worked with numerous major corporations, among them, Macy's, Sak's Fifth Avenue, Vogue, Black Entertainment Television, Kmart. She was a contributing editor to Vogue, Mirabella, and Mode magazines.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I hate housework. I'm an absolute mess by nature, and I have been my entire life. The only reason my house functions is that somewhere along the way I stopped trying to fix myself and started building the house around the person I actually am. Because everyone thinks organised people are disciplined. I'm not organised because I'm disciplined. I'm organised because I know exactly how useless I am at the tired end of the day... and I plan for her. These are my actual top five home organisation hacks after ten years of being the organisation girl online. Every tip is Kmart-level cheap, fast to set up, and has survived two kids and an ADHD brain. This episode is for you if: You're convinced you just need "more discipline" and then your house will finally stay tidy The floordrobe, the paper pile and the mystery fridge leftovers are all personally attacking you You want systems that survive kids, work and an ADHD brain... not a Pinterest pantry In this episode I break down: The wear-again hook: end the floordrobe with a two-second home for worn-but-not-dirty clothes Family documents organisation: the viral suspension file box (passports, birth certificates, insurance... one findable spot) Kids artwork storage: one file per year per kid + the guilt-free artwork cull The catch-all basket system: one per person + our BBB rule (bedrooms, bathrooms, basket) Caddies for everything: morning, night, tan, makeup + the kids' hair caddy going 8 years strong The ‘Use Me First’ fridge shelf: the food waste hack worth ~$1,500 a year The 3 Doable Home rules: decide once · one motion · in sight or it doesn't exist … Follow Stephing Up I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan. We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. New episodes drop every Monday morning.So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we’re Stephing Up together. If today's episode helped, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is honestly the best thing you can do to help us reach more women. … Let’s Hang: Submit your Hot Mess Hotline question here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUnWTcPntVMCQrdu2wSFqFHEnQkggznr_23Ux9zDBNvlh78g/viewform?usp=publish-editor Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up Steph Pase on Instagram: @stephpase_ Steph Pase on Youtube: @stephpase. Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners Shop Steph’s book “Mastering my Messy Life”: Penguin Books Australia Steph’s Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/justanothermummyblog/list/17TTU785IMM53 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shopping habits are set for a massive overhaul after Kmart announced it is finally moving its checkouts back to the front of stores, ending a decade-long middle-of-the-store layout experiment that drove shoppers crazy. Meanwhile, a bizarre corporate workplace debate erupted around bathroom etiquette, with people revealing whether they actually chat in the loo.. Happy Friday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new season at SYN spells big new things for Represent! This season, we're expanding, with a new national politics hour on Wednesdays from 4-5pm, and an international hour on Thursdays from 5-6pm. We're giving the people what they want - more politics on the SYN airwaves! In this first ever national hour, we meet brand new presenters Ashley, Benita, and Nayan. Zoe takes a look at the Prime Minister's announcement of a national artificial intelligence strategy, and a new governmental Office of AI. The new team discusses whether Australia should aim to be leaders in AI, and if our government really can put its money where its mouth is and protect artists' rights from AI exploitation. Ashley walks us through the PM's strange comments on a podcast about Kylie Minogue, and other past public blunders from former Australian prime ministers. Remember when Tony Abbott chomped into a raw onion...? Benita takes a look at Victorian opposition leader Jess Wilson's out-of-touch cost of living advice: just buy your t-shirts from Target or Kmart! Represent is a Syn Media podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Its Melt Down Mood Check Monday on Game On! Is Bryson becoming a problem or does the PGA Tour need someone to play the villain role? Bianchi and Kravitz go through their Champs and Chumps from the pass weekend and we get a Monday edition of Mic'd Up! Bianchi was working in that Kmart supply closet he may be the reason for their shut down.

"What you have to understand is, four days ago he was only my brother in name and this morning we had pancakes." It's time for another Frankie favourite here on Film Junk: the 1988 road trip dramedy Rain Man! This one was a huge blockbuster at the time and went on to win four Oscars including Best Picture. But has it been forgotten and a little underappreciated over the years? Was Dustin Hoffman right to question his own performance? Was Tom Cruise snubbed by the Academy that year? Did Hans Zimmer's score break new ground or was it just following '80s trends? Would Raymond really say "Kmart sucks"? Definitely three minutes to Wapner... hurry up and listen to this week's episode of the Film Junk Podcast.

Matt's back from Bali and he's got beef... with the nonnas of this country, who apparently think it's fine to kiss children they've never met in airport elevators. Ash also unveiled the greatest travel hack of all time: April's buffet tackle box, a Kmart special that's fed the family for an entire holiday. Matt and Ash also weigh in on the great plane seat debate, why the red-eye flight home is a rookie error, and whether telling your kids the screens are "broken" counts as good parenting (it does). Plus, a Par-Rant about car park vultures circling mid-nappy-change, whether you're a good parent if all you do is bring home the money, and the daycare sickness dilemma splitting one very pregnant listener. If you need a shoulder to cry on: Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Experience Strategy Podcast | theexperiencestrategist.substack.com A Wall Street Journal article from June 3, 2026 asked a question that stopped the hosts cold: What is personalized pricing, and why are lawmakers scrambling to ban it? The premise — that companies might start using behavioral data to charge you a price uniquely calibrated to what you'll pay — prompted an immediate, live Google search and a conversation that spanned economics, loyalty, Kmart's demise, Coca-Cola's famous blunder, and a grocery delivery mishap that somehow became a love story. What's in This Episode Dynamic pricing versus personalized pricing — there's a real difference. Seasonal pricing, surge pricing, and inventory-based price swings are old news. What the WSJ article is pointing at is something newer: AI-powered systems that use your specific behavioral data — browsing history, routines, purchase patterns, location — to set a price just for you. The Uber example makes it concrete: if the system knows you take your kid to school every morning at 8am, it can raise the price for that ride because it knows you'll pay it. Does Amazon already do this? Amazon says no — prices shift every ten minutes based on competitor pricing, inventory, and overall popularity, not individual profiles. But dig deeper and you find location-based and behavior-based price discrimination already in practice. Joe's verdict: "Amazon is really good at hiding it." Aransas found documentation confirming that Prime membership status, browsing history, and purchase behavior all factor in — which, as she points out, is exactly what the article is describing. The economic logic is real, but so are the ethics. Joe makes the case for dynamic pricing on classical economics grounds: it clears markets, matches price to willingness-to-pay, and brings sellers to the table who wouldn't otherwise show up (hence the umbrella vendor in the rain). But Dave flags where it gets dangerous fast: zip code-based pricing is functionally equivalent to race-based pricing in many markets. Charging more to people in food deserts, or gouging communities after a tornado, is a different proposition entirely than charging more for a hotel room during peak season. The Coca-Cola cautionary tale. About 20 years ago, Coca-Cola announced dynamic pricing in their vending machines — prices would rise when it was hot out. They were immediately lambasted. Joe's observation: all they had to do was flip the frame. "When it's cold, we charge less" and "when it's hot, we charge more" describe the exact same pricing model — but one is a gift and the other is exploitation. How you present it is everything. They never launched it. Consumers will have counter-tools — and faster than you think. Dave predicts the AI arms race runs both ways. The same technology enabling personalized pricing will power consumer-side tools that comparison-shop in real time, flag price discrimination, and route purchases to cheaper alternatives automatically. He's watching Gemini (especially through Apple's Siri integration) as the likely first mover on this. Joe's point: "Information will out." If you're doing it in secret, your customers will eventually find out. Would you do it if you had to announce it at the same time? The subscription model is the cleaner answer. Both Dave and Aransas point to subscription as the more honest path — you get a flat, predictable price; the company gets reliable lifetime value; and the relationship isn't built on information asymmetry. Aransas's Stop and Shop story becomes the episode's centerpiece here: online grocery delivery, happily paying the subscription fee and weekly tips, lower total grocery spend despite the higher convenience cost, and 100% share of wallet. The relationship survived bruised bananas and a botched delivery in a heat wave — because a customer service rep named her new best friend recovered the moment with warmth and a complete solution. That's the model. The Kmart lesson. Dave connects the dots to history: Kmart's blue light specials trained customers to hold out for the deal. Consumers got tired of gaming the system, Walmart offered everyday low prices and won. Ticketmaster is living the next version of this story right now. Pricing models that turn every transaction into a battle erode trust and invite regulation. Transparency is the experience strategist's job. Aransas closes with the takeaway she most wants the audience to carry out: experience strategists are going to be in the room when these conversations happen. Be the person who says, let's not do this in secret. The companies that deploy personalized pricing with transparency — "here's why you're seeing this price" — are the ones that preserve the relationship. The ones that don't will get caught. Referenced "What is Personalized Pricing?" — Wall Street Journal, June 3, 2026, by Jackie Snow Coca-Cola dynamic vending machine pricing announcement (circa 2000) Kmart blue light specials as a cautionary pricing model Ticketmaster as a current case study in pricing backlash and regulatory scrutiny The Experience Strategy Podcast is hosted by Dave Norton and Aransas Savas. Subscribe at theexperiencestrategist.substack.com.

What if waiting until you feel ready is the reason you keep missing the opportunity? A lot of people have ideas, ambition, and opinions, but very few are willing to move before they have the perfect plan. Ronnen Harary built Spin Master by doing the thing so many people avoid: making the first small decision, trusting his gut, asking who could help, and moving fast enough to catch the opportunity while everyone else was still thinking about it. He did not start with decades of experience, unlimited resources, or a perfect roadmap. He started with curiosity, speed, persistence, and a willingness to figure it out in real time. This matters because opportunity rarely looks polished when it first shows up. Sometimes it looks like a weird grass toy, a product everyone else passed on, or a preschool show created after two brutal years of company losses. Ronnen's story is a reminder that success is built through motion, not overthinking. The people who win are the ones who create momentum, learn fast, build the right partnerships, and keep going long enough for the next big thing to appear. Ronnen Harary is the co-founder and former CEO of Spin Master, one of the world's largest children's entertainment companies, behind brands including Paw Patrol, Bakugan, Air Hogs, Rubik's Cube, Melissa & Doug, and Toca Boca. He is also the author of No Experience Necessary. In this episode, he breaks down entrepreneurship, instinct, failure, culture, partnerships, decision-making, and why not knowing too much can sometimes be the advantage that gets you moving. What's discussed: (02:11) Why Ronnen wrote No Experience Necessary after building one of the biggest toy companies in the world. (05:48) Why a learning disability does not mean a lack of intelligence. (13:27) How Spin Master started with two college friends, fertilizer sales, and the decision to go into business for themselves. (20:46) How one bold Kmart meeting turned into an order for 48,000 pieces and the possibility of half a million more. (27:02) Why bite-sized decisions, momentum, and asking for help matter more than having the full plan. (30:11) Why speed to market and fast scaling helped Earth Buddies beat the competition. (36:56) How Air Hogs became the product everyone passed on before it took Spin Master from $7 million to $35 million in sales. (48:57) How Paw Patrol was created during Spin Master's lowest point after losses, layoffs, and failed shows. (01:02:43) Why the ability to say sorry, debate well, and remove ego is critical in business partnerships. (01:21:17) How overthinking led him to turn down a $100 million Universal movie deal.   Thank You to Our Sponsors! Magic Mind: Head over to magicmind.com/jen and use code JEN at checkout. Pique: Go to piquelife.com/jenniferrsd to get 20% off for life plus free gifts Momentous: Ready to try supplements that actually do what they claim? Head to livemomentous.com and use code JEN for 35% off your first subscription.  Therasage: Visit therasage.com and use code JEN to get 15% off your order. Your skin Prolon: Prolon is offering listeners 30% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Just visit prolonlife.com/JENNIFERCOHEN and use code JENNIFERCOHEN to claim your discount and your bonus gift. Find more from Jen Cohen: Website: jennifercohen.com Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements   Find more from Ronnen Harary:  Website: ronnenharary.com Book: No Experience Necessary Foundation: Robert Harary Foundation Initiative: The Toy Movement

In this episode of the ZenRUN Podcast, I chat with the wonderful, funny, honest, mud-covered-in-the-car-after-a-run, Nagiska Mayes. And honestly? What a joy. Nagiska first appeared in the Melbourne Frontyard Ultra Mini-Series, but this time we get to properly sit down and find out more about who she is, where she came from, and how running has become such a huge part of her life. Nagiska was born in a car on the way to hospital - which feels very fitting, really, because she says she's always been in a hurry to get where she's going. She grew up moving around a lot, changing schools often, and navigating a childhood that was colourful, chaotic, sometimes difficult, and full of change. She is one of 15 siblings, landed in Victoria as a child, and eventually found a bit more stability in Koo Wee Rup, where she met her now-husband, Jack. Sport was not exactly Nagiska's thing at school. In fact, she was the girl with the note. The “I can't do sport today” girl. The “maybe I can get out of this” girl. And honestly, fair enough. As Nagiska shares so openly, there were layers behind that - self-consciousness, not having the right gear, not feeling fit, not wanting to embarrass herself, and a whole lot of life happening behind the scenes that teachers and classmates would never have known about. Fast forward a few years and somehow, through gyms, lockdowns, $20 Kmart shoes, and Jack suggesting they “just go for a run,” Nagiska found herself attempting her first run. She made it 200 metres. Not 2 kilometres. 200 metres. And then slowly, that became 1 kilometre. Then 2 kilometres. Then 5 kilometres. Then Spartan events. Then marathons. Then 100K. Then backyard ultras. Then Last One Standing. Then Melbourne Frontyard Ultra. As you do. We talk about her first pair of proper runners, her love of medals, her first big ultra experience, and the complicated feelings that can come with wanting to be seen, celebrated, and validated - while also learning to do things for yourself. Nagiska is beautifully honest about this. She talks openly about her need for recognition, her struggles with self-worth, her mental health, and how running has become one of the biggest tools in her life for processing, healing, connecting, and staying grounded. Running, for Nagiska, isn't just fitness. It's therapy. It's identity. It's connection. It's structure. It's community. And it's also a place where she gets to shine. We also chat about the backyard ultra format and why it has pulled her in so strongly. For Nagiska, it's the people. The atmosphere. The chance to keep coming back to base every hour. The community. The fires. The chats. The shared suffering. The fact that you can run alongside people you admire, and suddenly they know your name. She shares how crewing Jack at Wild Dog helped her fall in love with the format, how watching strong women like Margie Hadley inspired her, and how the backyard ultra world has given her friendships and support she deeply values. We also talk about Last One Standing, where Nagiska pushed herself through huge daily kilometres while still working big hours, eventually finishing second female and top seven overall. A massive achievement - even if her brain didn't let her fully see it at the time. There's so much in this episode: Growing up with instability and finding your own path The fear of embarrassing yourself Starting running from 200 metres Why shoes matter Building consistency through a run streak The emotional side of chasing big goals Backyard ultra community Finding your people Running with your partner and friends Mental health, honesty, and using running to process life Why scary things can lead to beautiful things Nagiska also shares what her running looks like now - structured training, speed sessions, long runs, rest days, strength work in her beautiful home gym, and a very full calendar of big events including You Yangs 100 Miler, King of the Hills, Aussie Alpines Backyard Ultra, and Melbourne Frontyard Ultra next year. Tips and Takeaways from Nagiska Start where you are Nagiska started with 200 metres. That matters. You don't need to be “good” before you begin. Get decent shoes Her $20 Kmart shoes are now part of the origin story, but she's very clear - shoes matter. They protect your feet, legs, hips, and body. One kilometre can change everything Nagiska's run streak started with a simple commitment: minimum 1K a day. It helped her stop putting herself last and created consistency. Find your people Running is easier, richer, and more fun when you have people who get it. For Nagiska, that's Jack, Rach, Margie, and the wider ultra community. Do the scary thing Nagiska nearly talked herself out of coming on the podcast, but booked straight away because she knew she might avoid the uncomfortable thing. Her reminder: the scary things often lead to growth. Running can help you process life Nagiska doesn't describe running as escaping. She describes it as time to process, digest, and work through things. Pass the Baton This episode continues the new ZenRUN Podcast segment - Pass the Baton. The idea is simple: each guest answers a question from the previous guest, then leaves a question for the next runner. Nagiska answered Jason Rantall's question: Would you entertain the idea of running a different format from what you normally run? You'll need to listen to the episode to hear Nagiska's full answer - and to find out what question she passes on to the next guest. Listen to this episode if… You've ever felt like you weren't “a real runner.” You've ever started from scratch. You've ever wanted to be seen, but also wanted to prove something to yourself. You love the backyard ultra world. Or you just want to hear a funny, honest, full-hearted conversation with a runner who shines brightly - and is brave enough to talk about the darker bits too.

The Fat One returns with a recap of his day which included supper at Shady Pines, sportsball, Apple Snack updates, a weird cafeteria-centric dream, a trip to the eye doctor and new spectacles and some lawn and garden shopping. Plus another FUQ from the SSQD. Happy National Anisette Day (blech).

310 - From Airline Pilot to $1 Billion Self Storage Empire: Ryan Gibson's Blueprint for Passive Wealth What if the same checklist that keeps a commercial jet from crashing could also keep your real estate deals from blowing up your bank account? That is the mindset Ryan Gibson brought from the cockpit to the boardroom, and it is the difference between investors who build lasting wealth and those who get burned chasing the next shiny deal. In this episode, Ryan, president of Spartan Investment Group and co-host of Passive Income Pilots, breaks down the go or no-go framework he uses to evaluate every deal, the same discipline that keeps an airplane in the sky. He shares the 10/30/30/30 principle for structuring your net worth, explains why self-storage has outperformed every other asset class over the last 40 years at roughly 17 percent annually, and reveals how Spartan grew from a single house flip with his neighbor turned business partner into a billion-dollar portfolio spanning 15 states and over seven million square feet. He also gets into the strategy behind converting old retail boxes, including a former Kmart and Macy's, into thriving storage facilities, plus the surprising real-world hazards that come with owning thousands of storage units. This episode is essential listening for high-income professionals, especially airline pilots, who want true passive income without taking on a second job, as well as any real estate investor looking to diversify into a historically high-performing, recession-resistant asset class. If you have ever wondered how to evaluate a deal with the same clarity a pilot uses before takeoff, or whether self-storage deserves a spot in your portfolio, this conversation will change how you think about both. 5 Powerful Takeaways Learn the "extension clause" negotiating trick for 1031 exchanges that buys you extra time on the 45 and 180-day deadlines so you are never forced into a rushed, overpriced purchase. Discover the go/no go decision framework, borrowed directly from cockpit protocol, for knowing exactly when to walk away from a real estate deal and when you are too committed to turn back. Get the 10/30/30/30 net worth allocation strategy high-income earners use to balance liquidity, market growth, tax-advantaged real estate, and truly passive investments. Understand why self-storage has delivered roughly 17 percent average annual returns over 40 years, outperforming multifamily, data centers, and mobile home parks. Hear how a single house flip with a neighbor turned into a billion-dollar, 15-state self-storage portfolio, and what that growth story reveals about building investor trust early. 00:00 Show Intro 00:59 1031 Exchange Basics 03:22 Meet Ryan Gibson 04:51 1031 Exchange Pro Tip 07:00 From Pilot to Investor 11:32 Finding a Business Partner 13:55 Pilot Mindset for Deals 20:01 Leading Under Pressure 22:20 Passive Income Explained 24:12 10 30 30 30 Portfolio 28:33 1031 Legacy Planning 29:51 Why Self Storage Wins 33:00 Market Consolidation Play 36:14 Conversions and Reuse 37:32 Tax Foreclosure Surprises 40:34 Spartan Growth Plans 41:16 Wild Storage Stories 43:30 Badass Rapid Fire 48:34 Success Definition and Wrap About the Guest Ryan Gibson is a commercial airline pilot turned self-storage entrepreneur and president of Spartan Investment Group, now the 29th largest self-storage operator in the country with more than one billion dollars in capital organized across 15 states and over seven million square feet. He built Spartan alongside business partner and Army veteran Scott Lewis, growing the company from a single neighborhood flip into a major institutional-grade platform. Ryan also co-hosts the podcast Passive Income Pilots, where he teaches airline pilots and other high-income professionals how to build genuine passive income without adding a second job to their schedule. He applies the same disciplined, checklist-driven decision-making from his years in the cockpit to how he vets deals, operators, and markets today. More than 400 airline pilots have invested alongside him in Spartan's self-storage portfolio. Resources & Websites Mentioned https://spartan-investors.com ryan@spartan-investors.com Passive Income Pilots podcast (available on iTunes, Stitcher, and YouTube) Call to Action To learn more about Jen Josey, visit https://www.therealjenjosey.com/ To join REIGN, visit https://www.reignmastermind.com/ Stuff Jen Josey Loves: https://www.reignmastermind.com/resources Buy Jen Josey's Book: From Beginner to Badass: https://a.co/d/bstKlby New episodes drop every Monday Morning at 6am EST. See you next time.

Send us Fan MailDonate to the GoFundMe for my feature-length film, The Cabin!We're celebrating 250 episodes of the podcast with a special Listener's Choice show. Everything on this show was voted on by you, the listeners!It begins with a look at some soap opera fails from the 1980s. Daytime and primetime had their share of terrible shows. Cheap imitations, forced intrigue, boring show topics, all of that and more are here.Attention Kmart shoppers! This week, we are looking at a hilariously poorly acted Kmart employee training video from 1992. It beats you over the head with their 'smart sales plan,' but remember it's not an extended warranty.This week's Top 5 features the worst of the worst when it comes to acting. Poor box office performance, terrible critic reviews, loads of Razzie nominations. Some of these are obvious, maybe a few are surprising, but all make the list of worst actors ever. And of course, there is a new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the delicious invention of the ring donut.Thank you so much to everyone who has listened over the years and helped me make it to 250 episodes of the podcast. Here's to the next 250!To support me and the show, become a member on Patreon. Or you can support my work and Buy Me A Coffee!Helpful Links from this EpisodeBuy My New Book, In Their Footsteps!Searching For the Lady of the Dunes True Crime BookHooked By Kiwi - Etsy.comDJ Williams MusicKeeKee's Cape Cod KitchenMSFTS CommunityKingfisher Hotels Cape CodChristopher Setterlund.comCape Cod Living - Zazzle StoreSubscribe on YouTube!Initial Impressions 2.0 BlogCJSetterlundPhotos on EtsyAttention Kmart Shoppers - Archive.orgListen to Episode 249 hereSupport the show

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Ronnen Harary is the co-founder of Spin Master, the global toy and entertainment company behind Paw Patrol, Bakugan, Air Hogs, Rubik's Cube, and more. Starting with a handmade product called Earth Buddies, he helped build the company into a multi-billion-dollar business across toys, entertainment, and digital games.In this episode, Ronnen breaks down the early Kmart deal, passing on Beyblade, building Bakugan, creating Paw Patrol, scaling globally, learning from failure, and why your 20s are the best decade to bet on yourself.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

"The child is fine. She was in good shape, but she's too young to talk."On the evening of Thursday, December 12, 1985, shoppers at a K-Mart in Spanaway found a toddler loitering outside the entrance. She'd been spotted playing with two other children outside the store, but as shoppers came and went, the little girl remained outside. The store's assistant manager reported a missing child over the store's intercom, but that did nothing to rouse a parent or guardian.Because of her difficulties communicating, the little girl was unable to say much about how she'd ended up outside the store, much less where her parents had gone. But when asked what had happened to her mother, the girl could only say that "Mommy was in the trees."If you have any information about this story that you'd like to share, please reach through the following methods:Email: micheal@unresolved.meVoicemail or Text: +18312003550Learn more about this podcast at http://unresolved.meCheck out the podcast store at unresolved.dashery.comIf you would like to support this podcast, consider heading to https://www.patreon.com/unresolvedpod to become a Patron or ProducerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unresolved-a-true-crime-mystery-podcast--3266604/support.