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Kingdom Hearts is finally getting an anime, and yes, we are so serious about it. The Anime Effect is breaking down the Kingdom Hearts anime for Disney+ and Disney Channel, why Sora's story is such a massive deal to gamers, and why this show kept us waiting.Plus, we review Krispy Kreme's Pokémon donuts, dive into The Apothecary Diaries Season 3, celebrate Witch Hat Atelier's Astra TV Award win, and more.This week on The Anime Effect:⭐ Kingdom Hearts anime is on the horizon⭐ The ‘00s video games that still need anime adaptations⭐ The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 update⭐ Witch Hat Atelier wins big at the Astra Awards⭐ Skip and Loafer Season 2 eyes its premiere⭐ Krispy Kreme's Pokémon donuts steal the micSend us your anime questions, hot takes, and recommendations: https://got.cr/AnimeEffectQuestionsThe Anime Effect is Crunchyroll's weekly anime podcast hosted by Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. Each week, the crew dives into the biggest anime news, interviews creators and guests, shares recommendations, debates fandom hot topics, and answers listeners' questions.HOSTS: Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, Leah PresidentSHOWRUNNER: Megan PetersV/A DIRECTOR: Shaun Michael ColonMARKETING PRODUCER: Carla SolorzanoFrom The Anime Effect podcast to video essays, interviews, and deep dives on your favorite anime, Crunchyroll Presents takes you closer to the world of anime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A podcast about a podcast about one of the strangest sports scandals of the modern era. Brian Beckner welcomes back Reality Steve and Jason Stewart for a special Baller Lifestyle Podcast crossover dedicated to the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani. The guys go deep on the unbelievable story of Ippéi Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter and trusted intermediary, who was ultimately accused of stealing approximately $17 million from Ohtani while accumulating enormous gambling debts. The central question: Did Shohei Ohtani really know nothing about it? Coming into the podcast, the guys had very different theories. Reality Steve was torn between the possibility that Mizuhara initially told the truth and the possibility that Ohtani genuinely had no idea what was happening. Jason Stewart entered firmly in the conspiracy/fall-guy camp. Brian was somewhere in between. After listening to the full story, however, the evidence presented in the 30 for 30 dramatically changed the conversation. The guys examine the three major possibilities surrounding the scandal: Ohtani was secretly involved in the gambling. Mizuhara gambled, lost millions, and Ohtani knowingly bailed him out. Mizuhara was secretly stealing from Ohtani, while Ohtani had absolutely no idea. The discussion dives into the evidence supporting the third scenario — including the enormous volume of communications investigators reviewed without finding evidence of gambling conversations between Ohtani and Mizuhara. But the guys aren't willing to completely let Ohtani off the hook. How can one of the richest and most famous athletes on Earth fail to notice $17 million disappearing from his own bank account? The answer may have more to do with Ohtani's unusual lifestyle, his dependence on other people, his limited English-language communication, and his extraordinary level of wealth than most people realize. The guys also explore Mizuhara's increasingly bizarre behavior, including his deception about his background, his relationship with Ohtani, his interactions with bookmaker Mathew Boyer, the enormous volume of bets placed, and the shocking story involving Ohtani's money and dental work. They also question why Boyer received a dramatically shorter sentence than Mizuhara and discuss how federal cooperation agreements can change the outcome of criminal cases. And then there's the biggest "what if?" of all: What happens if the federal government never catches Boyer? Would Mizuhara still be stealing from Ohtani today? The episode also explores one of the most revealing details from the documentary: Ohtani's description of Mizuhara not necessarily as a best friend, but as a business partner. That distinction changes the entire way the relationship can be viewed. Approximate Timestamps Note: The uploaded source is a transcript rather than an audio file, so these are suggested editorial timestamps based on the sequence and relative length of the discussion. 00:00 — Welcome to the Special Bonus Episode Brian introduces the special Baller Lifestyle Podcast episode. Reality Steve joins the show. Jason Stewart returns as the "Stu Gatz's favorite producer." Why this episode is different from the normal Baller Lifestyle format. 03:00 — The First-Ever Baller Lifestyle / Reality Steve Crossover Reality Steve explains why he wanted the episode on his own feed. The guys joke about doing a "podcast about a podcast." Why the Shohei Ohtani story was perfect for a baseball-focused crossover. 06:00 — What Did Everyone Believe Before Listening? Brian's initial impression of Ippéi Mizuhara. Reality Steve's three possible theories. Was Ohtani gambling? Did Ohtani knowingly pay Mizuhara's gambling debts? Or was Mizuhara secretly stealing from him? 10:00 — The $17 Million Question How does someone steal approximately $17 million from one of the world's richest athletes? Why Ohtani may genuinely not have noticed. Ohtani's extraordinary wealth and unusual lifestyle. The idea that he may have essentially never needed to monitor his own bank accounts. 14:00 — Jason Stewart's Fall-Guy Theory Why Jason initially believed Mizuhara was taking the fall. Why the conspiracy theory was more entertaining than the actual explanation. Comparisons to other famous sports scandals. Why the evidence eventually changed Jason's mind. 18:00 — 19,000 Bets and $325 Million in Action The staggering volume of Mizuhara's gambling. More than $300 million in total bets. Approximately $142 million in winning bets. Approximately $182.9 million in losing bets. The resulting roughly $41 million net gambling loss. How someone could gamble at that scale and continue getting credit. 23:00 — The Bookmaker Mathew Boyer Reality Steve explains the betting numbers. Why Boyer kept increasing Mizuhara's credit. The importance of Mizuhara's connection to Ohtani. How much did Boyer actually know about his client's finances? The enormous amount of money moving through the operation. 27:00 — The $500-a-Week Problem Mizuhara's claims about how much Ohtani paid him. Why the guys immediately questioned the number. What Mizuhara actually did for Ohtani on a daily basis. Driver, personal assistant, translator, errands and more. Why the story didn't seem to add up. 31:00 — The FBI Investigation What federal investigators actually examined. Thousands of pages of communications. The surprising absence of gambling conversations between Ohtani and Mizuhara. Why that evidence dramatically changed the guys' opinions. 35:00 — Was Shohei Really Completely Clueless? Jason explains why he still had doubts. Why the absence of gambling conversations initially seemed suspicious. Could Ohtani have used Mizuhara as a buffer? Why the guys ultimately lean toward Ohtani being unaware. 39:00 — Ohtani's Extraordinary Dependence on Other People Ohtani's limited English. His dependence on agents, bankers, interpreters and other representatives. Why the guys think Ohtani may have been unusually insulated from everyday life. The theory that Ohtani has simply never had to handle normal financial responsibilities. 43:00 — The Dental Work Scam The shocking $60,000 dental story. Mizuhara receives money for dental treatment. What allegedly happened to the money. How the guys view this as another example of Mizuhara's willingness to exploit Ohtani. 47:00 — What If the FBI Never Caught Boyer? How the entire scandal came to light. The federal investigation was focused on Boyer. What could have happened if investigators never uncovered the connection to Ohtani? Would Mizuhara still be stealing from Ohtani? Reality Steve's theory that Ohtani might eventually have discovered everything privately. 51:00 — The Original Story Mizuhara Told ESPN Mizuhara initially claimed Ohtani knew about his gambling. The original explanation for the money transfers. Why Mizuhara's story completely changed. How Ohtani reportedly learned about the allegations. 55:00 — The South Korea Team Meeting Ohtani's shocking position as the last person to understand what was happening. Mizuhara's explanation of what he had told the team. Ohtani asking what had been said. The surreal nature of the situation. 59:00 — Could Ohtani Have Been Suspended? Reality Steve poses the hypothetical: What if the original story had been true? What if Ohtani knowingly paid off Mizuhara's illegal gambling debt? What would Major League Baseball have done? The difference between gambling himself and helping a friend pay a debt. Pete Rose and the Astros enter the discussion. 1:05:00 — MLB, Gambling & the Changing Sports Landscape How professional sports' relationship with gambling has changed. Pete Rose's precedent. The Astros' cheating scandal. Modern sports betting controversies. Why punishment for gambling-related behavior has become increasingly complicated. 1:10:00 — Was Mizuhara Really Ohtani's Best Friend? The guys challenge the public perception of their relationship. Ohtani reportedly referring to Mizuhara more as a business partner than a close friend. How Mizuhara may have cultivated the image that they were essentially brothers. Ohtani's language barrier and how it affected that perception. 1:15:00 — Mizuhara's Sentencing vs. Boyer's Mizuhara receives 57 months. Boyer receives only five months. Why the sentencing disparity surprises the guys. Federal cooperation agreements. The guys compare Boyer's situation to other famous criminal cases. 1:20:00 — What Does Boyer Know? Boyer's claims about his gambling operation. His alleged connections to major sports figures. Why the guys wonder who else might have been betting with him. The unanswered question of how much information Boyer actually possesses. 1:24:00 — Mizuhara's Future in Japan Mizuhara's Japanese citizenship. Why he may ultimately be deported. The implications of returning to Japan after stealing from Ohtani. The guys speculate about what his life could look like after prison. 1:28:00 — Ohtani's Incredible Ability to Compartmentalize The scandal breaking right around Opening Day. Ohtani's ability to perform despite the controversy. His historic 2024 season. Winning the World Series while the scandal surrounded him. How remarkable his focus was. 1:33:00 — Brian's Ohtani Hot Take The guys discuss Ohtani's current performance. Brian insists on consistency. The conversation turns to international baseball and MLB's overseas strategy. 1:37:00 — Should MLB Start the Season Overseas? The guys revisit MLB's decision to open the season in Korea. Why Brian thinks regular-season games should begin in the United States. Growing baseball internationally versus inconveniencing American viewers. Why exhibition games might accomplish the same goal. 1:42:00 — NFL Games Overseas The NFL's increasingly aggressive international strategy. Games in Australia and other international locations. The guys joke about how far the NFL will go to test the limits of its audience. Streaming and unusual kickoff times. 1:46:00 — Reality Steve's NFL Survivor Pool Reality Steve discusses his 2026 NFL Survivor Pool. Entry fee and contest structure. The Reality Steve Survivor Contest on Splash Sports. Why Survivor pools can be so much fun — and so frustrating. The guys discuss huge survivor pools and the problem of people entering hundreds of times. 1:51:00 — The Diamond Bar Connection Brian reveals his personal connection to the Ippéi Mizuhara story. Diamond Bar High School. The legendary basketball game against Los Alamitos. Brian's 24-point performance and six three-pointers. A young Keith Van Horn on the opposing team. The guys connect the story to the six degrees of separation from Shohei Ohtani. 1:57:00 — Keith Van Horn, Rick Majerus & Krispy Kreme Keith Van Horn's college career. Rick Majerus and the Utah Utes. Jason's memories of Majerus. The legendary Krispy Kreme story. A brief detour into Majerus lore. 2:01:00 — Final Thoughts on The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani The guys recap what they learned. Why the 30 for 30 podcast changed their opinions. Why Mizuhara increasingly appears to have acted alone. Why Ohtani's financial naivete remains the most unbelievable part of the story. The unanswered questions that remain. 2:04:00 — Wrap-Up Brian thanks Reality Steve and Jason Stewart. Discussion of doing another crossover episode. Final plugs and sign-off. TBLS. Key Takeaways The Three Theories The episode revolves around three possible explanations for the scandal: Ohtani was secretly gambling himself. Ohtani knew Mizuhara was gambling and knowingly paid his debts. Mizuhara secretly stole from Ohtani without his knowledge. After reviewing the evidence presented in the ESPN podcast, the panel largely moves toward the third explanation. The Scale of the Gambling Mizuhara's gambling activity was enormous: Roughly 19,000 bets Approximately $325 million in total wagers About $142 million in winning bets About $182.9 million in losing bets Roughly $41 million net losses The scale of the operation becomes one of the most astonishing aspects of the entire story. ️ The Communication Evidence One of the most important points discussed is the federal investigation's review of thousands of pages of communications between Ohtani and Mizuhara. The guys focus heavily on the fact that the investigation reportedly did not uncover conversations between the two directly discussing gambling. For Jason in particular, this becomes a major reason to reconsider the original fall-guy theory. How Could Ohtani Not Know? The panel's explanation is that Ohtani's extraordinary wealth and insulated lifestyle may have made it possible for him to remain completely unaware of the missing money. The guys discuss how Ohtani delegated virtually every aspect of his day-to-day life to other people — making Mizuhara's position of trust extraordinarily powerful. Mizuhara's Deception The episode portrays Mizuhara as someone who repeatedly manipulated people around him, fabricated elements of his background and cultivated a much closer public relationship with Ohtani than Ohtani himself may have considered accurate. The guys particularly focus on the contrast between the public perception of them as best friends and Ohtani's description of Mizuhara as more of a business partner. ️ The Sentencing Question Another major unanswered question is why Mizuhara received a dramatically longer sentence than bookmaker Mathew Boyer. The guys discuss how cooperation with federal investigators can produce dramatically different sentencing outcomes — and speculate about what information Boyer may have provided. The Biggest "What If?" The biggest hypothetical of the episode: What if the federal government never investigated Boyer? The guys debate whether Mizuhara would have continued stealing from Ohtani until he eventually ran out of money, got caught by Ohtani himself, or somehow managed to keep the scheme going. Most Shocking Moments Approximately $17 million allegedly stolen from Shohei Ohtani. Nearly 19,000 gambling bets. Approximately $325 million wagered. Mizuhara's reported losses exceeding $40 million. The absence of gambling discussions in thousands of pages of communications between Ohtani and Mizuhara. Ohtani allegedly being the last person to learn what Mizuhara had told the Dodgers. The bizarre $60,000 dental-work story. Mizuhara's original claim that Ohtani knowingly paid his gambling debts. The dramatic reversal of that story. Mizuhara receiving 57 months compared with Boyer's five months. The possibility that Ohtani genuinely never noticed millions disappearing from his accounts. Ohtani's ability to produce an historic season while the scandal exploded around him. Featured Topics Shohei Ohtani Ippéi Mizuhara The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani ESPN 30 for 30 Los Angeles Dodgers MLB gambling Sports betting Mathew Boyer Baseball scandals Federal investigation Ohtani interpreter scandal Reality Steve Jason Stewart The Baller Lifestyle Podcast NFL Survivor Pools International sports About the Episode Brian Beckner hosts this special edition of The Baller Lifestyle Podcast with Reality Steve and Jason Stewart. Rather than simply recap the ESPN documentary, the guys debate the evidence, challenge each other's theories and ask the questions they felt the original podcast left unanswered. It's part sports documentary breakdown, part true-crime discussion, part gambling conversation and part completely unhinged Baller Lifestyle detour. And yes, Brian also finds a way to connect the entire story back to Diamond Bar basketball and Keith Van Horn. 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Alec shares his Genesys format experience so far, we review the competitors in the upcoming Yu-Gi-Oh World Championship, recap the results of YCS Montreal, and discuss a handful of weird and exciting product collabs.
Donny Deutsch and Lou Pellegrino break down the brands, trends, and cultural moments defining the zeitgeist this week on Brands of the Week. Ted Lasso's Apple TV+ season four premiere is fueling a real-world youth soccer boom, JIF is reformulating its peanut butter for the first time in 30 years, and Krispy Kreme is teaming up with Pokémon for a 30th-anniversary donut collab. Plus: Frankie Valli retires at 92, a new survey shows nearly half of Americans doubt they'll ever retire, saunas vs. cold plunge science gets a reality check, Merriam-Webster adds "fridge cigarette" to the dictionary, sorority rush coaches and dorm decor spending hit new extremes, pickle-flavored snacks are exploding 70%, and why basal cell carcinoma is more common than you think. It's the fast-paced weekly rundown of what's up, what's down, and what's shaping culture right now. Subscribe to On Brand with Donny Deutsch for new episodes every week — Thursdays for in-depth interviews and Brands of the Week breakdowns on trending brands, pop culture, marketing, and consumer behavior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode of the Nintendo Dads Podcast: News ● Nintendo Switch 2 kiosks updated to warn people about the upcoming price increase ● Pokémon Bank will end services in February 2027 ● Pokémon Donuts drop at Krispy Kreme 8/18 ● Candidates for The Duskbloods network test have been revealed ● The Game Awards to run on December 10 ● Game Releases/Updates Let's Discuss ● Why wait to play games on Nintendo Switch 2 when we can play them on other systems sooner? Rumors ● Zelda-themed Products? ● More older Pokémon games to release on Nintendo Switch? Games we've been playing ● Tetris 99 ● Various LEGO Builds ● Clover Pit ● The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered ● Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass, Part 1 ● PowerWash Simulator 2 ● MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls ● ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs ● Metroid Prime Origins Community Spotlight Check out our website at http://nintendodads.org for our latest videos, episodes, tweets, and social media links. Apple Podcasts feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nintendo-dads-podcast/id950582320?mt=2 YouTube Music feed: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyID_QWdPfjM17EE3cg8Pin30jHkLqWKr Spotify feed: https://open.spotify.com/show/3SACicqRHT2yxC9mlUP9PL Become a patron and help us improve the show! https://www.patreon.com/NintendoDads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Community groups claim the NYPD has gone back to it's Broken Windows policy... NY governor and attorney general say giving electric shock gloves to ICE agents appears to violate civil rights.... Krispy Kreme has 6 Pokemon donuts to celebrate 30 years full 456 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:49:38 +0000 O5xMNkdJK7pGG5jSdTxbaFQHVaNY1r5Z news 1010 WINS ALL LOCAL news Community groups claim the NYPD has gone back to it's Broken Windows policy... NY governor and attorney general say giving electric shock gloves to ICE agents appears to violate civil rights.... Krispy Kreme has 6 Pokemon donuts to celebrate 30 years The podcast is hyper-focused on local news, issues and events in the New York City area. This podcast's purpose is to give New Yorkers New York news about their neighborhoods and shine a light on the issues happening in their backyard. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.
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Krispy Kreme narrowed its loss and expanded margins during its latest quarter, as the doughnut chain continued to make progress with its turnaround plan. They reiterated its forecast for systemwide sales growth of 2% to 4% in constant currency this year, as well as its outlook for revenue and adjusted Ebitda. For more, Josh speaks with Bloomberg's Dani Burger and Michael McKee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
En este episodio del podcast conversamos con un representante de Krispy Kreme, una de las marcas más icónicas del mundo de la alimentación y un referente internacional en el sector de los donuts. A lo largo de la entrevista descubrimos la estrategia que hay detrás de su crecimiento, cómo han conseguido construir una marca reconocida por millones de consumidores y cuál es la visión que impulsa su expansión en nuevos mercados.
Week two of deciding if America's Sweetheart, Julia Roberts is hot or not. This week, Mita and Nadeem watch her Oscar winning performance in "Erin Brockovich" for the next movie review. Mita watches "Spider-Man: Brand New Day". Nadeem did not.
Episode 819 is here! And we've got a packed show: Splatoon Raiders is out and is currently sitting at number 7 on Metacritic's all-time highest user-rated games list! Pokémon is teaming up with Krispy Kreme for a rare 6-pack of licensed donuts featuring Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Charmander, and a Pokeball. Pokémon Pokopia DLC release date is officially announced for August 5th. In Change the System: – Justin tinkers with his Steam Deck setup, praises Witcher 3 cross-saves, and jumps into Splatoon Raiders. – Brandon gives Star Fox 64 route help (Area 6 vs. Venom) and highly recommends the Pro Controller for those tight maneuvers. – Eugene takes his time finishing Mina the Hollower, plays some Denshattack!, and gets completely sold on picking up Splatoon Raiders. Episode 819. Let's go.
Between Microsoft, Meta, Apple and Amazon, who emerged from a big week for tech earnings unscathed? And how did Jersey Mike's stock trade post-IPO? Plus, why did Universal Music Group lose a quarter of its value? Host Shradha Dinesh discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Between Microsoft, Meta, Apple and Amazon, who emerged from a big week for tech earnings unscathed? And how did Jersey Mike's stock trade post-IPO? Plus, why did Universal Music Group lose a quarter of its value? Host Shradha Dinesh discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Bradley and Dawn talk about the amazing World Cup halftime show and do their show within a show, Blinded by the Item!Dawn talks about Millie Bobbie Brown Bon Jovi's reputation about being rude is unfounded, according to a server. Tea Time today is about Prince Harry and unfounded stories about him wanting to be a working royal again and Bradley talks about an Aldi vs. Trader Joe's rave at First Ave! What are you watching? Boobs on Tubes is the latest TV, movies and more that Bradley and Dawn are taking in, Dawn talks vacation unpacking!Bradley is excited about Krispy Kreme in Japan is doing all you can eat, Dawn talks about a World Cup weird photo, and Britney's son Jayden's livestream to prove she isn't a clone, One star reviews and the five second rule!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week the gang gets naked with Doritos Dynamita and takes a Snack Break with Hot Pockets in the snews! Support this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/LetsTalkAboutSnacks -- Snack News: Jollibee Brings Its Chickenjoy Formula to a Bite-Sized Chicken Nugget Across US Locations: https://hypebeast.com/2026/7/jollibee-chicken-nuggets-us-release-info-announcement Snack Like You Mean It With New Hot Pockets® Snack Breaks: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/snack-like-you-mean-it-with-new-hot-pockets-snack-breaks-302782387.html Krispy Kreme's New Girl Scouts Drop Has Fans Fixated on One Beloved Flavor: https://parade.com/food/krispy-kreme-girl-scouts-donuts-july-2026 Dunkin's New Eagle Cup Is Already Dividing Fans Online: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a71786427/dunkins-new-eagle-cup/ Locate Lauren on Twitter (@rawrglicious) and Bluesky(@rawrglicious.bsky.social)! Find Conrad on Twitter (@ConradZimmerman) and peruse his other projects on this Linktree thing. Linda can be located on Instagram (@shoresofpluto)! Logo by Cosmignon! See more of her cool art at https://www.cosmignon.info/ Music by Michael "Skitch" Schiciano. Hear more of his work at https://skitch.bandcamp.com/
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Today's Post - https://bahnsen.co/4yeyV0d David Bahnsen uses the idea of asking 19-year-olds what's popular to critique a growing tendency among investors to allocate capital based on youth trends and “shiny objects” rather than fundamentals. He distinguishes learning about generational preferences from turning those preferences into portfolio decisions, arguing this misreads Peter Lynch's “invest in what you know,” which requires deeper research beyond familiarity. Bahnsen cites examples where popularity failed as an investment signal—Forever 21's boom and bankruptcy, Gap's long-term stock decline, Snapchat's extreme volatility despite rising users, and Krispy Kreme's post-IPO collapse—showing that what seems popular is often already priced in. He warns against adopting crypto, Bitcoin, AI-adjacent trades, IPO mania, or meme-stock themes merely to match what younger clients want, emphasizing fiduciary duty, cash flow, intrinsic value, and the idea that fads can be a counter-signal. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 02:01 Why Youth Trends Matter 02:39 Tech Habits vs Investing 06:41 Peter Lynch Misread 09:28 Retail Fads Fail Fast 12:15 Snapchat Popularity Trap 13:34 Krispy Kreme Lesson 16:02 Crypto and AI Pressure 19:33 Shiny Object Investing 21:37 Fiduciary Depth and Close Links mentioned in this episode: DividendCafe.com TheBahnsenGroup.com
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FIFA World Cup updates and thoughts, Costco is discontinuing its co-branded Kirkland Signature beer partnership, HEB vs. Costco, HEB Creamy Creations ice cream, a bag of air for sale from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, Krispy Kreme is teaming up with Girl Scout Cookies to make combination donuts, biggest mistakes you can make on a first date — plus the latest news and sports.
Autism is still widely misunderstood, mental health struggles are often minimized, and the long-term damage of bullying can be devastating, sometimes in ways that aren't visible until years later. Today's guest, Sean Sullivan, is on a mission to reach people before hopelessness wins. Drawing from his lived experience with autism, bullying, depression, and crisis, Sean has transformed his pain into purpose as an autism self-advocate, keynote speaker, and nonprofit founder. In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Sean shares how he went from being seen only through the lens of his diagnosis to becoming an ambassador for Autism Speaks, playing a role in the Autism Cares Act, and launching his nonprofit and platform at IKnowFundraising.org. He explains what most people get wrong about autism, why stigma and ignorance are still so prevalent even as diagnoses rise, and how families, schools, and communities can create environments of true belonging, not just surface-level “awareness.” Sean dive into the complexity of autism and neurodiversity, from changing diagnostic labels (like PDD-NOS and Asperger's now being folded into autism) to the wide spectrum of abilities, from nonverbal individuals to well-known figures like Elon Musk and Bill Gates. Sean emphasizes that autism can't be reduced to a single definition or stereotype, and that resilience often comes from refusing to give up on yourself or your loved ones, even when the world underestimates you. Beyond advocacy, Sean shares how he's building a brand and movement around his mission. He talks about launching his nonprofit, hosting his I Know Disabilities / I Know Autism podcast, partnering with organizations like Regency Theatres and Krispy Kreme, and authoring four books on autism and advocacy (search “Autism Sean Sullivan” on Amazon to find titles like Turning Pain into Power: My Story of Autism and Advocacy and The Autism Advantage: Transforming Obstacles into Strengths. His long-term vision? To stand on the stage of the United Nations and speak on autism, bullying prevention, and mental health at a global level. https://youtu.be/av4XGRg3Gmc?si=UaO0zR1Khq43i7DL If you're a parent of a neurodivergent child, an educator, a community leader, or someone who simply wants to understand autism beyond clichés and outdated labels, this episode will give you both heart-level insight and practical perspective. You'll come away with a deeper understanding of bullying prevention, suicide risk, and how to support autistic individuals in ways that honor their abilities, humanity, and potential. Quotes: "I would say the definition of autism is that there is no definition of autism, because it's a spectrum." "I want my story to be filled with extraordinary experiences, and I want my story to be passed down to generations." "My advice is not giving up on what you want for your child and what they want for themselves in the face of adversity." Contact Details: Start Making a Bigger Impact Today: Visit IKnowFundRaising.org Today Stay inspired: Follow Sean Sullivan on Facebook Today Connect with Sean Sullivan on LinkedIn The Autism Advantage: Transforming Obstacles into Strengths on Amazon Turning Pain into Power: My Story of Autism and Advocacy on Amazon Don't just scroll; Start Learning: Stream the Latest Episode of I Know Autism on Spotify
(July 08, 2026) President Trump says ceasefire is over. Voters and politicians look ahead as they await Platners decision. DHS bought two California immigrant detention centers for $1.5BIL. Krispy Kreme needs an artisanal touch to make ‘He-Man’ doughnuts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy Wednesday!!! We're back in Austin after our family “vaccination” (lol iykyk ) in Colorado (and we have a lot to catch up on!!!). First: a question from a viral video that has literally broken our brains all week - are your friendships hobby-based or BUDGET-based?! (& why we think the answer depends on the city you live in.) Then we spend a solid 25 minutes doing SMASH or PASS on every detail we've heard from the Taylor Swift x Travis Kelce wedding, because there's just no other way to cover it… 1000 guests, MSG, Adam Sandler officiating, 20 minute vows, arcade games, Krispy Kreme trucks, the whole thing
Ben & Woods begin the 9am hour with The Reindl Report and a few of Paulie's top stories of the morning, including girl-scout-cookie-Krispy-Kreme donuts?? Then we look ahead to tonight's game between the Padres and Diamondbacks as Michael King gets the ball for San Diego, and we wrap things up this morning with a little spin of the Topic Wheel! Listen here!
First hour: People are buying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding trash and air in a bag from MSG! KC Chief owners wife settles negative rumors, and Blinded by the Item A Bachelor producer's memoir reveals crazy details, Harry Styles wardrobe malfunction in front of 90k people, Bradley tells Dawn about a guy to claims to have Sasquatch DNA. Dreamweaver Dawn interprets listener's dreams, Girl Scout Cookie Krispy Kremes pairing is in the works. Bradley talks pickling, Trip Advisor AI is misleading, Bradley Cooper brings his Philly Cheesesteaks to the wedding. one star reviews and the five second rule! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bradley and Dawn rate the three Girl Scouts-inspired donuts Krispy Kreme just unveiled. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mario Craver is the YAC master general, the top 10 QB/WR combobs (Reed/Craver are 6), and a "Listen In" with Bucky. Also, the dream has come true - Krispy Kreme is making Girl Scout cookie donuts. Somoa please.
1. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's top-secret wedding invite unveiled (Page Six) (22:44), Gracie Abrams raises eyebrows for including Joe Alwyn photo alongside her Taylor Swift wedding look (Page Six) (26:31) 2. Prince Harry insiders slam royals for disinviting him from Buckingham Palace: ‘How is there not one room?' (Page Six) (30:05) 3. Jonas Brothers announce return to Madison Square Garden (The Music Universe) (35:57) 4. Ariana Grande's streak of outings with ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez continues with Fourth of July grocery run (Page Six) (38:53) 5. Girl Scout Cookies Are Coming to Krispy Kreme in a Dream Collaboration (PEOPLE) (50:44) - Love Island USA Recap (52:41) The Toast with Jackie (@JackieOshry) and Claudia Oshry (@girlwithnojob) The Toast Patreon Toast Merch Girl With No Job by Claudia Oshry The Camper & The Counselor Lean In Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some restaurants are worth coming back for. And some people are worth partnering with to make that happen. On this Tourism Tuesday Winchester/Frederick County edition of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael and Justin Kerns catch up on the Zooms with Cheryl Ash and Drew Braithwaite — the team behind Gypsy Jane's Southern Food Lounge, a brand-new Creole-leaning New Orleans-inspired destination restaurant opening this month in Gore, Virginia. Cheryl is the chef and immersive-experience mastermind behind the beloved Sweet NOLA's Southern Food Lounge (which ran for eight years in Winchester). Drew is a lifelong Sweet NOLA's fan who moved back from Colorado last Christmas and made her food coming back to the area a personal mission. The conversation covers the origin story (a joke at Apple Blossom that became a business), the location (about seven minutes down Route 50 West past Walmart, in a building that's been a truck stop since about 1930, then North Mountain Family Restaurant), the menu (alligator sausage, award-winning shrimp and grits, po'boys with bread flown in from New Orleans, an old-fashioned bottled soda menu presented like a wine service, and a French Quarter Finale dessert menu that includes Bananas Foster pudding, Krispy Kreme donut bread pudding Napoleon, and a country cobbler flight), and the plan (open for lunch first, add breakfast, dinner, and private events as they grow). Plus: why the kids' menu will have real food (with a portion of every kids' menu sale going to Dakota's Dream Animal Rescue), why the walls will be full of hidden plaques honoring the customers who bolstered them, and why "Come Get Grit Faced" is a phrase that got its own shirt. VISIT INFO — GYPSY JANE'S SOUTHERN FOOD LOUNGE 5665 Northwestern Turnpike, Gore, Virginia About seven minutes west of Winchester on Route 50 (past Walmart) Opening target: late July / by August 1, 2026 Initial hours (opening phase): Lunch, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Coming later: breakfast, dinner, private events Private events available for booking during the lunch-only phase Beer and wine license coming within a month of opening LINKS & RESOURCES • Gypsy Jane's Southern Food Lounge website: gypsyjanes.com • On Facebook: search "GJ Southern Food Lounge" • Visit Winchester events calendar: visitwinchesterva.com → Events (VA250 events continuing throughout the summer) THE VALLEY TODAY with Janet Michael — A decade of conversations. New podcast episodes drop weekdays at 11 AM. Catch the show on The River 95.3 and Fox Sports 1450 AM weekdays just after noon. Subscribe and listen at thevalleytodaypodcast.com — available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to leave a rating or review — it helps more listeners find us. Connect with us: Facebook — facebook.com/ValleyTodayFanPage Instagram — instagram.com/thevalleytoday
The Garbage Man Wants Your Pussy • Krispy Kreme Cunnilingus • Concert Seat Catastrophes Today’s episode begins with Tim pulling back the curtain on one of Tainted Broth’s most beloved songs. You’ll hear the hilariously awful “human demo” that eventually became A Whole Raw Load, proving that sometimes artificial intelligence really is smarter than the […] The post Eat That Pussy Like a Krispy Kreme first appeared on Distorted View Daily.
Hour 1: Bob's Movie Club Presents: Get Shorty (1995). John Travolta is Chili Palmer, a chill loan shark who gets a chance to chase his Hollywood dreams. Between Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Gene Wilder, and Rene Russo, this was a fun watch! Soccer continues, and the Aussies are in town. Sarah's giving them a warm welcome. Vinnie is telling us the craziest foods you can get at the World Cup. These “health trends” are straight up scary. Hour 2: CMA Fest sounds like it was a blast. The 5th season of ‘The Bear' is here. Permits were filed for street closures around Madison Square Garden from July 2-4. For Taylor Swift's wedding? Explain THAT, Bob! It turns out Taylor Swift won't be the first person married at The Garden. A 77-year old man bought too many blue pills. Screen time has its positives and is even a way parents and kids bond. Plus, parents are addicted to their screens too. Hour 3: ABC is reportedly considering airing Taylor Frankie Paul's season of The Bachelorette. The moment you've been waiting for: The Amputation Story. Joe Manganiello, Sofia Vergara's ex-husband and the werewolf from Tru Blood, wrote a memoir with a confusing hook. Vinnie's telling us about the best road trip destinations. DO NOT use a massage gun in these places. Dairy Queen and Krispy Kreme are celebrating America's birthday. Is saving your spot at the pool with a towel wrong? Let's ask Matty. Hour 4: Here's your chance to see Buddy Guy! Tame Impala is covering Smashing Pumpkins on a new tribute album. Jelly Roll called out a fan at one of his shows, and it was a little confusing. Sesame Street is releasing a parody album of re-worked pop songs. Would the founding fathers be proud of America at its 250th birthday? There were two massive earthquakes in Venezuela. A crazy Waffle House accident, and a quick reminder about the definition of a store. The overhead bin conversation rears its ugly head again. Plus, How Old Is That Guy??
ABC is reportedly considering airing Taylor Frankie Paul's season of The Bachelorette. The moment you've been waiting for: The Amputation Story. Joe Manganiello, Sofia Vergara's ex-husband and the werewolf from Tru Blood, wrote a memoir with a confusing hook. Vinnie's telling us about the best road trip destinations. DO NOT use a massage gun in these places. Dairy Queen and Krispy Kreme are celebrating America's birthday. Is saving your spot at the pool with a towel wrong? Let's ask Matty.
[X] SB – Fareed Zakaria explained that Democrats' frustration with CA is real and justifiedSi Valley, Hollywood, universities, ag, ports, talent, natural beautyMore producing lessSuccessful economy, failed governancePopulation growth of 15%Expenditures to 200%$78B to $248B$2300 to $6300 per personState employee growth 50%https://nypost.com/2026/06/16/us-news/splc-employee-who-paid-neo-nazi-lover-1-2-million-unmasked/The Southern Poverty Law Center. The SPLC.A group that built an empire convincing America that racism was lurking behind every mailbox, hiding in every church pew, and apparently waiting behind every Cracker Barrel menu.For decades these people have operated the most successful race-based subscription service in modern history. Netflix charges you monthly to watch movies. The SPLC charges donors to watch imaginary Nazis.And now we discover that one of their top intelligence officials allegedly helped funnel $1.2 million in donor money to a white supremacist informant.Wait. It gets better.The alleged white supremacist wasn't just some random source.According to reports, he was allegedly her lover.You can't make this stuff up.The organization that made a fortune screaming, "The racists are everywhere!" apparently found one and said, "Come over for dinner."This is why I always tell people that Leftism isn't an ideology. It's performance art funded by gullible people.The SPLC has spent years publishing hate maps.They've labeled conservatives, Christians, family organizations, immigration reform groups, and anybody who believes men shouldn't compete against women in sports as potential extremists.Their business model was simple:Find racism.If you can't find racism, rent it.If you still can't find it, finance it.Apparently that's where we are now.According to the indictment, the Department of Justice alleges donor money was funneled toward people connected to groups the SPLC was simultaneously telling donors they were combating.That is the political equivalent of a mosquito control company breeding mosquitoes in the basement.Imagine donating to a fire department only to discover they're running a side hustle selling gasoline and flame throwers.The comedy writes itself.The organization that spent decades warning America about infiltration was allegedly infiltrated by its own leadership.The group that claimed expertise on extremism somehow couldn't detect it sitting across the breakfast table.And let's talk about the irony.The figure identified in reports is described as someone who became Director of the Intelligence Project.The Intelligence Project.That's like discovering the head of Weight Watchers owns three Krispy Kremes and a private chocolate refinery.Intelligence Project?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ricki becomes completely obsessed with a massive UFC event that has her glued to the couch, while Tim drops a surprisingly fascinating Tim Factwell about why French fries aren't actually French. We tackle the reality of the social media ban for kids, put the viral Krispy Kreme sandwich press trend to the test, and unpack the bizarre story of a couple who accidentally proposed to each other at the exact same time. Plus, North West takes to the stage for a headline-making performance, and Ricki discovers a new theory that suggests living forever might not be as impossible as it sounds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
Lisa McVey planned to die on November 3, 1984. She wrote the note before her shift at Krispy Kreme. She was seventeen, trapped in a home where her grandmother's boyfriend had been hurting her for three years. Then Bobby Joe Long grabbed her off her bicycle at two-thirty in the morning and threw her into a red Dodge Magnum. And somehow, in the back of a serial killer's car, the girl who wanted to die decided she wanted to live.What she did over the next twenty-six hours inside Long's apartment — the blindfold manipulation, the deliberate evidence planting, the psychological strategy — reads like the work of a trained investigator, not a terrified teenager. Sergeant Larry Pinkerton believed her when nobody else would and uncovered something about her home life that may have been worse than the abduction itself.This is the first episode of Surviving Serial Killers on History's Hidden Killers. Lisa McVey's intelligence under captivity didn't just save her life — it ended Bobby Joe Long's killing spree and put her on the path to a career in law enforcement.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#LisaMcVey #BobbyJoeLong #SurvivingSerialKillers #HistorysHiddenKillers #TrueCrime #Tampa #SerialKillerSurvivor #TrueCrimePodcast #ColdCase #JusticeServed
Just Shoot It: A Podcast about Filmmaking, Screenwriting and Directing
Fallon Anderson, Creative Director at Tailfin agency https://tailfin.com/ talks about making a Super Bowl commercial and her method for elevating creative.And Matt and Oren dive deep into her process, what she values, and how she chooses commercial directors to hire. And that spurs Fallon to disclose how hard the agency fights for the vision of the director and how she's learned to prioritize which hill is worth dying on.Oren points out that the major difference between the creative war with a studio, for the vision of your feature, and that with a client, for the vision of their commercial, is that the studio wants the film to win awards. But a client wants to sell product. And Fallon talks about the road she took to learn how to navigate that fundamental difference.Finally, Fallon talks about director reels, what she likes, and what helps directors get shortlisted. You won't want to miss this episode if you're dying to understand how agencies think and how commercial directors get hired!Find Fallon on LinkedIn @fallonandersonHelp Matts' film: https://wefunder.com/badfeelingHelp our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/JustShootItPodMatt's Endorsement: "Bridge Over the River Kwai" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050212 and "Persepolis" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808417/Oren's Endorsement: https://vimeo.com/173714Fallon's Endorsement: the original Krispy Kreme donut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
JOIN PATREON HERE SUBMIT DILEMMAS HERE SIGN OFF AN EPISODE HERE This week on The Relatables, the Baddies take centre stage as they send in their best "Why Am I Like This?" stories, from hilariously questionable habits to moments that make you wonder how you've made it this far in life. The boys also bring back Ottie's Shark Tank, where no idea is too ambitious, unrealistic, or completely unnecessary to receive a pitch. Plus, we dive into a relationship dilemma about trust: how much is too much, where do boundaries sit, and what happens when trust starts to crack? And because every good conversation deserves a sweet treat, we're partnered with Krispy Kreme. Whether you're celebrating a win, catching up with friends, or just need a little pick-me-up, a box of doughnuts always hits the spot. Find your nearest store or order online at Krispy Kreme Australia. Sit back, relax, and enjoy another episode with The Relatables.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume. Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are being saved and by those who are perishing. To those who are perishing, we are a dreadful smell of death and doom. But to those who are being saved, we are a life-giving perfume. And who is adequate for such a task as this?” (2 Corinthians 2:14–16 NLT) Have you ever eaten something that tasted sweet going down but made you sick later? Let me restate the question: Have you ever eaten eight Krispy Kreme doughnuts in one sitting? I have. I got a little carried away. They were great going down. But less than 10 minutes later, I was asking, “What have I done?” My gastronomical mistake reminds me of an unforgettable image from the apostle John’s vision in Revelation 10. In his vision, John asked an angel for a small scroll. When the angel gave him the scroll, he told John, “Yes, take it and eat it . . . It will be sweet as honey in your mouth, but it will turn sour in your stomach!” (verse 9 NLT). John continued, “So I took the small scroll from the hand of the angel, and I ate it! It was sweet in my mouth, but when I swallowed it, it turned sour in my stomach. Then I was told, ‘You must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, languages, and kings’” (verses 10–11 NLT). The message that we believe as Christians may seem sweet to us, but it’s bitter to others. We recognize it as God’s Word. We consume it as spiritual nourishment. Job said, “I have not departed from his commands, but have treasured his words more than daily food” (Job 23:12 NLT). For Christians, a Bible study is like a feast. We love it. But for others, it’s misery and torment. They dislike it intensely. The apostle Paul used another of the five senses to communicate a similar message: “But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume. Our lives are a Christ-like fragrance rising up to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those who are being saved and by those who are perishing. To those who are perishing, we are a dreadful smell of death and doom. But to those who are being saved, we are a life-giving perfume. And who is adequate for such a task as this?” (2 Corinthians 2:14–16 NLT) Some people will hear the gospel message and say, “I love that. I believe it. I want Jesus in my life.” Other people will hear it and say, “Not only do I not like it, I hate it. And I hate you for saying it.” Of course, we as believers have no way of knowing how someone will respond. So, we must share the gospel with as many people as we can. Whether they embrace it or reject it is up to them. Reflection question: What are some things that make people react negatively to the gospel message? The Harvest Crusade is coming to Angel Stadium on July 11! Stay updated on all important event details. — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two years. One million doughnut samples. And a masterclass in brand stewardship. For National Donut Day, the Talking Marketing podcast goes behind the scenes of one of the most anticipated sweet-treat collaborations in recent history. In this exclusive episode, we sit down with Charlie Hodges(Krispy Kreme) and Shannon Salzano (Milk Bar) to unpack the strategic, messy, and brilliant realities of bringing two iconic culinary giants into the same room. From non-traditional career pivots to the intense operational pressure of a global rollout, this conversation moves past the standard marketing playbook to look at the real tension between creative nuance and massive scale. What you'll learn from this episode: The Non-Linear Path to Brand Love: How Charlie's journey (Chick-fil-A, J&J, Krispy Kreme) and Shannon's path (Editor to Milk Bar Creative Director) shaped their philosophies on building consumer devotion. The Anatomy of a 2-Year Collaboration: A candid look at where the partnership nearly fell apart, who blinked first, and the unexpected lessons learned from managing high-stakes brand equity.
⭐ Want to start sounding more natural in English? Sign up to the Academy to learn more with each lesson. About this episode Why do doughnuts have holes? Who invented them? And how did they become one of America's most beloved treats? In this episode, we'll explore the fascinating history of the American doughnut, from its roots in ancient fried pastries and Dutch "olykoeks" to the rise of iconic brands like Krispy Kreme and Dunkin'. You'll also expand your vocabulary with descriptive words for sweet treats, baking terms, and useful expressions like make a beeline for something and sweet tooth. By the end of the episode, you'll be able to describe the perfect doughnut in English—and you'll probably be craving one too. This episode follows the Fluency Loop approach. It helps you hear, understand, and start using English naturally through stories, culture, and real-life context. ⭐ Sign up to the Academy to learn more with each lesson. ⭐ Want more real, everyday English? Join my 14-Day Slang and Expression Challenge. Each day, you'll learn natural phrases through short dialogues, quizzes, and real-life context so you can start sounding more like a native speaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Krispy Kreme has built a global brand on the strength of their incredible doughnuts. But the brand has recently gone through some struggles, and they're turning it around by finding new ways to get their products to consumers.Josh Charlesworth is the President and CEO of Krispy Kreme, which trades under the symbol D-N-U-T. Josh has served as President and CEO since January of 2024, and he joined the company as CFO in May of 2017. He was also appointed COO in May of 2019, and global president in 2022. Josh joins us to discuss Krispy Kreme's revamped business plan, including their approach to domestic expansion, and their strategy for capital-light international franchising. Highlights:How Josh Joined Krispy Kreme: From Mars to Doughnuts (2:28)Krispy Kreme's 89-Year History (3:32) The Scale of the Business Today (4:38)The 2025 Turnaround: Why the Business Model Had to Change (6:29)Capital Light Strategy & the Hub-and-Spoke Model (9:02)US Expansion (10:16)International Growth: Brazil, Spain, France & Beyond (12:05)Surprising Markets & The Brand's Global Reach (13:27)Japan Case Study (14:30)Revenue vs. Profitability (16:22)Margin Improvements, Leverage Reduction & Outsourced Delivery (17:57)Preserving Quality while Franchising (20:57)Target, Costco, Walmart & Fresh Delivery Expansion (22:53)E-Commerce & Loyalty Membership (24:46)LTOs, Collaborations & Staying Culturally Relevant (26:27)GLP-1s & Changing Consumer Trends (29:07)Top Priorities for 2026–2027 (31:11)Josh's Favourite Krispy Kreme Doughnut (32:49) Links:Josh Charlesworth LinkedInKrispy Kreme LinkedInKrispy Kreme WebsiteICR LinkedInICR TwitterICR Website Feedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, joe@lowerstreet.co
“Es muy importante que usted lo crea. Si hay muchas dudas en tu mente cuando estás corriendo cualquier meta, es otra batalla interna que tienes que conquistar, y lo hace más difícil.” –Jordan Correa ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que hiciste una larga de… 150 millas?
Tragic and stunning passing of Kyle Busch. Busch stories from on and off the track. Nothing boring about Kyle Busch. His son is a rising star in racing. Larry Hughes will be in-studio a little later. New TMA merch coming soon.Happy Navy Caps on the Road Day!! Don't bother Tim, they're wearing red hats. People can have their thoughts. Getaway games continue to be a problem. Baerga may have jumped the gun a little bit on Torres coming up. Hole of ignorance. Why do you hate Prieto's 0-12 start?Iggy tried to roast Martin for his TMA live reads yesterday on ATMA. Never wanna go full Krispy Kreme. Iggy's new bird roommate. Lake Dysentery. If you're on the way to the lake, call in. The 316 HATES Chairman Kurt. Will Frank edit out the TMA reference from McGreevy? Reddit is the Festus of the internet. Suspended for sentence structure. Suspensions cross state lines. The bird will be dead soon.What are you gonna do for the 10 year anniversary of Starboy? Tyler in Wichita or person at the lake, call in. Stalking Jackson at Tamm Ave Bar. The most eligible bachelor in St. Louis. We're big on sorority row in Columbia. Matt is on the phone lines with a lake report. Steve Aoki at The Lake. Jackson is so misunderstood. What about a rum and coke with an omelette? We need a girl to call in. We may have a girl on the line. Ope, it's Ray King. No more Taco Bell breakfast. You wanted a girl, you got one. Nikki is on the lines. Is there a Backwater Jacks in Rome? Matheny didn't like Sassy Cassie.Drops of the Week. Do the navy caps make the trip to Milwaukee? Marsh's custom hat. Mistaking Slapshot for Goon will get you lipsticked.Larry Hughes in-studio with us. Doesn't play anymore. Just rebounding and passing at the academy. Just back from India on a basketball trip. His NBA team now is the Celtics because of Jayson Tatum. Playing with Lebron in Cleveland. Jackson beat Tatum in high school. People realized he had 'it' at a young age. The development of international players. The NBA in St. Louis. Allen Iverson. Best and worst advice he ever got. Favorite coach.Breaking down the Larry Hughes interview. The Dish wasn't happy there was someone in his spot. The St. Gabe's to NBA pipeline.Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDSometimes you just have to stop yourself from talking. Esto vir. Miles Teller is a JeffCo 12. Grown Ups 3 in the works and Doug couldn't be more excited. Does Jackson have a sequel bias? A Deliverance reboot. Sequels that were better than the original.Jake and Scott from Healthcare Evolutions join us in-studio talking about what's going on over at HCE.Jackson runing marriages? Favorite member-guests. We still owe Panger and Maroon an ass whoopin' on the golf course. Where does Tim's long putt rank in best putts of the 21st century. Skyline Chili.And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(00:00-17:42) Tragic and stunning passing of Kyle Busch. Busch stories from on and off the track. Nothing boring about Kyle Busch. His son is a rising star in racing. Larry Hughes will be in-studio a little later. New TMA merch coming soon.(17:50-42:04) Happy Navy Caps on the Road Day!! Don't bother Tim, they're wearing red hats. People can have their thoughts. Getaway games continue to be a problem. Baerga may have jumped the gun a little bit on Torres coming up. Hole of ignorance. Why do you hate Prieto's 0-12 start?(42:14-1:01:05). Iggy tried to roast Martin for his TMA live reads yesterday on ATMA. Never wanna go full Krispy Kreme. Iggy's new bird roommate. Lake Dysentery. If you're on the way to the lake, call in. The 316 HATES Chairman Kurt. Will Frank edit out the TMA reference from McGreevy? Reddit is the Festus of the internet. Suspended for sentence structure. Suspensions cross state lines. The bird will be dead soon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hour 1: Bob's Movie Club Presents: There's Something About Mary (1998). It's Cameron Diaz and Ben Stiller! If this is one of your favorite movies, probably just skip this segment. A woman who wrote a children's book about grief has been found guilty of murdering her husband. Summer is almost here! For some, that means the fear of men in flip flops. Vinnie's doing a story about ostriches, and, no surprise, Matty hates them. Hour 2: Steph Curry's ‘Goat' is now on Netflix. Big Brother Season 28 is happening. Sarah and Bob will be locked in. A ‘Survivor Greece' contestant suffered a serious injury and halted production. The Sia Fan Favorite Prize is back on Survivor. Let this be a lesson to all of the drug dealers. Matthew Perry's death leads to another prison sentence. A California woman is anguished after her son's e-motorcycle caused a fatality. Do these words need to go? Literally. Hour 3: Sarah is diving into all the TV announcements coming out of up-fronts. Nick Cannon is getting a reality show about his 12 kids. Will Ferrell's got a new movie, Aaron Paul is joining Fallout. Vinnie is looking forward to the Muhammad Ali story. ANOTHER Yellowstone spin-off. YouTube is promoting Alex Cooper and Trevor Noah. These things are VERY cool. But first, coffee. You know what's NOT cool? Pop-ups and junk calls. Oh, and sports betting. Should we be learning street-smarts at school? Here are some tips! Hour 4: Glastonbury showed Duran Duran no respect. KPop Demon Hunters is going on tour! There's already a waitlist. Dua Lipa is suing Samsung. Free ice cream ALL SUMMER! Kids need recess! Why is it getting shorter? $270,000 for buttons? Cannabis: is it medically helpful? Krispy Kreme launches orange dreamsicle donuts. We're just glad they're still in business.
Glastonbury showed Duran Duran no respect. KPop Demon Hunters is going on tour! There's already a waitlist. Dua Lipa is suing Samsung. Free ice cream ALL SUMMER! Kids need recess! Why is it getting shorter? $270,000 for buttons? Cannabis: is it medically helpful? Krispy Kreme launches orange dreamsicle donuts. We're just glad they're still in business.
Good morning, St. Louis… or whatever version of “morning” you're operating on today. This episode of The Rizzuto Show kicks off exactly how you'd expect: half-awake, slightly unhinged, and immediately diving into nonsense that somehow turns into a full-blown deep dive on modern life.We start with the latest obsession sweeping teenagers and confusing adults everywhere — dirty sodas. Yeah, soda… but make it creamy, sugary, and somehow even more chaotic. What sounds harmless quickly turns into a real conversation about caffeine overload, energy drinks, and how today's “fun drinks” might be doing way more than just keeping people awake. It's funny until it's not… and then it's funny again because, well, this is a funny podcast.From there, we spiral (naturally) into nostalgia — Krispy Kreme lines, McDonald's mascots that definitely shouldn't exist, and the realization that we were basically raised feral. No GPS, no supervision, just vibes and bikes in the driveway. Turns out there's even a name for us now: Generation Goony. And honestly? It fits a little too well.We also hit on the chaos at Six Flags, where teens reminded everyone exactly why rules exist, leading to new chaperone policies that basically say, “Yeah… you're not trusted alone anymore.” Fair.Then things take a weirdly real turn when we talk about how social media filters have gotten so out of control that they're actually causing real-world problems — like people not being recognizable in emergencies. Which somehow leads us to creating what might be the worst (best?) reality show idea ever: Dukes of Haggard — where love is tested under the harsh light of reality and zero filters.It's messy, it's hilarious, it's slightly concerning, and it's exactly what you expect from a funny podcast that refuses to stay on track. Whether you're here for the laughs, the nostalgia, or the accidental life lessons, this episode has a little bit of everything — including reasons to maybe rethink that third energy drink.Welcome to another day with The Rizzuto Show — your favorite funny podcast that proves chaos is a lifestyle.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.