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The Fresh Prince of GL Podcasts, Will Smith, joins Mark and Chad to discuss everything we know about the upcoming HBO Lanterns show! Be sure to email us your thoughts or call/text us on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN.

This week the guys cover Percy Jackson, Netflix's One Piece, cartoon brackets, hero trauma, the Lantern, Invincible, Born Again S2 trailers, a plethora of comics and more!

Arnold Schwarzenegger just announced he's working on Commando 2, a new Predator film, and King Conan. The action legend is coming back to his most iconic franchises. Are we excited? Cautiously optimistic? Deeply skeptical? All of the above.Plus: The Bear will end after Season 5. What if the Oscars had a "Best Casting" category (and who would've won)? Trailers for The Boys final season, Beef Season 2, In the Grey, and the Lanterns DC series. And a WTF segment from JayTeeDee (Edit That Out podcast).This week's Checked Out reviews: Friendship (Apple TV+), War Machine (Netflix), and The Running Man (2025 version—perfect timing).Let's break it down.

In this episode the FilmBros discuss the future of the DCU, Paramont and WBD budget cuts, DCU Lanterns and moreLeave a message on our socials! Twitter, TIktok, IG @FIlmBrosPodcastSupport the show

Jonathan Owens, Ardis Watkins, and Sammy Cline break down North Carolina's unresolved Senate District 26 recount, Governor Stein's new “critical needs” budget targeting raises for correctional officers, teachers, and state staff, and the $319M Medicaid rebase request. We also discuss expanding the Lantern surgical program for state employees, Gen Z's shifting political identity, the Ticketmaster antitrust fight, and a light St. Patrick's Day conversation.

From the cultural, colonial, and maritime lore of New England comes a new set of oracle decks, steeped in the tea of our ancestors: The Lantern by Laura Tempest Zakroff. These hand-painted images by the artist and author glimmer with magic from the land and its spirits, as well as the spirits of the sea.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lapanthere/the-lanternThis episode sponsored by Blackthorn's Botanical Shadow Work, Available now for pre-order.

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Lanterns trailer breakdown, Man of Tomorrow rumors squashed, and Batman: The Brave and the Bold updates are just a few of the topics being discussed in this episode of DC on SCREEN!Lanterns Trailer Breakdown | https://youtu.be/Z1jcPlGXnMoMan of Tomorrow Has Not Be Retitled DCU Superman Does Not Believe in Santa Claus!James Gunn Does Rewrites After Talking to ActorsMan of Tomorrow is Not Filming in a Few Weeks.Panic in the Sky is Not an Inspiration for Man of Tomorrow!Batman: The Brave and the Bold Will Not Wait For The Batman Part III to Release.Paradise Lost is Still Happening!Zack Snyder is Still Open to Returning to Finish His Justice League Films.Snyder Praises James Gunn's SupermanGunn Says More Kids-Based DC Animation on the Way!

The teaser trailer for Lanterns is FINALLY here, and we gots thoughts! Then there's some discussion, spoilers included, of Scream 7 and Project Hail Mary! Be sure to email us your thoughts or call/text us on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN.

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Under Shanghai's Lantern Glow: Mei's Journey to Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-03-07-08-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在上海的灯火阑珊中，春天悄然来临，城市被飘散的花香和热闹的节日气氛所环绕。En: In the midst of Shanghai's dazzling lights, spring quietly arrives, and the city is enveloped in drifting floral scents and the lively atmosphere of festivities.Zh: 梅是一位年轻的职场精英，正走在她的事业上升期。En: Mei is a young career elite, walking on her path to professional ascendance.Zh: 这一天，她的目标是完成一笔重大业务，为自己的职业生涯增添光彩。En: Today, her goal is to complete a major business deal, adding luster to her career.Zh: 然而，正值元宵节，上海的街道挤满了人群和五光十色的灯笼，梅的压力也与日俱增。En: However, as the Yuánxiāo Jié (Lantern Festival) approaches, the streets of Shanghai are crowded with people and colorful lanterns, and Mei's stress increases daily.Zh: 梅站在办公室的大窗前，远望着不远处的外滩，那里的灯影在黄浦江的波光中荡漾。En: Mei stands in front of the large windows of her office, gazing at the distant The Bund, where shadows of lights ripple in the waves of the Huangpu River.Zh: 这一刻，她的思绪早已飞至即将到来的会议。En: At this moment, her thoughts have already flown to the upcoming meeting.Zh: 会议原定在下午进行，她必须做好准备。En: The meeting is scheduled for the afternoon, and she must be well-prepared.Zh: 而她心中有一个隐秘愿望，那就是，在公司中崭露头角。En: In her heart, she has a secret wish, which is to stand out in the company.Zh: 时钟滴答作响，时间一点点接近。En: The clock ticks away, and the meeting time draws near.Zh: 窗外的春风带来了浓浓的花香。En: The spring breeze outside carries a strong floral scent.Zh: 梅忽然感到鼻子一痒，嘴里开始有些发紧。En: Suddenly, Mei feels a tickle in her nose and her mouth becomes a bit tight.Zh: 她意识到，这是她的花粉过敏在作祟。En: She realizes that her pollen allergy is acting up.Zh: 此时，节日的人群在楼下熙熙攘攘，她忍不住开始担心，忽略身体的信号会不会影响她的表现。En: Meanwhile, the festive crowd bustles outside the building, and she can't help but worry whether ignoring the signals from her body will affect her performance.Zh: 会议室内，梅与客户们开始了正式的交流。En: Inside the conference room, Mei begins formal discussions with the clients.Zh: 她努力集中精力，展示准备已久的方案。En: She tries hard to focus and presents the plan she has long prepared.Zh: 暖融的春季味道逐渐加重，她的呼吸开始不那么顺畅。En: The warm spring aroma gradually intensifies, and her breathing becomes less smooth.Zh: 客户对她的提案表现出浓厚的兴趣，气氛看似热烈，然而梅知道，自己必须坚持到最后。En: The clients show keen interest in her proposal, and the atmosphere seems lively.Zh: 然而梅知道，自己必须坚持到最后。En: However, Mei knows she must persist until the end.Zh: 就在谈判进入关键时刻，过敏症状忽然加剧，梅知道自己需要冷静一会儿。En: Just as the negotiation reaches a critical moment, her allergy symptoms suddenly worsen, and Mei knows she needs to calm down for a moment.Zh: 她礼貌地微笑，用专业的态度请求短暂休息。En: She smiles politely and professionally requests a short break.Zh: 客户们点头同意，梅迅速走出会议室，走到阳台，深深吸了一口清新的空气。En: The clients nod in agreement, and Mei quickly steps out of the conference room to the balcony, taking a deep breath of fresh air.Zh: 站在高处，她隐约看到远处的灯笼逐渐被点亮，温柔的光芒在上海的夜色中跳动。En: Standing high above, she faintly sees lanterns being lit in the distance, their gentle light dancing in the Shanghai night.Zh: 她用力閉上眼睛，让思绪稍作平静。En: She closes her eyes tightly, letting her mind settle momentarily.Zh: 这一刻，她意识到，过度的忍耐并不能增加她的价值。En: At this moment, she realizes that excessive endurance does not enhance her value.Zh: 回到会议室时，梅坚定且自信地表达了最后的几点意见。En: When she returns to the conference room, Mei expresses her final opinions firmly and confidently.Zh: 几分钟后，她与客户们握手达成协议。En: A few minutes later, she shakes hands with the clients, reaching an agreement.Zh: 那一刻，上海的夜空被无数灯笼照亮，满城披上了绚丽的色彩。En: At that moment, Shanghai's night sky is illuminated by countless lanterns, draping the city in brilliant colors.Zh: 在这个漫长却令她难忘的夜晚，梅懂得了在追求成功的路上，健康和内心的平衡同样重要。En: During this long but unforgettable night, Mei understands that in the pursuit of success, health and inner balance are equally important.Zh: 春日的上海在灯笼的映照下显得更加动人，而她也在心中点亮了一盏属于自己的明灯。En: The springtime Shanghai, bathed in lantern light, appears more enchanting, and she lights a lantern of her own in her heart. Vocabulary Words:dazzling: 炫目enveloped: 环绕drifting: 飘散ascendance: 上升期luster: 光彩stress: 压力gazing: 远望rippling: 荡漾ticks: 滴答tickle: 痒negotiation: 谈判keen: 浓厚endurance: 忍耐illuminated: 照亮balance: 平衡festivities: 节日气氛elite: 精英approaches: 正值worsen: 加剧breeze: 春风pollen: 花粉allergy: 过敏persist: 坚持critical: 关键politely: 礼貌地balcony: 阳台faintly: 隐约excessive: 过度的proposal: 提案enchanted: 动人

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Korrin, the President and Founder of Lantern Rescue, an organization dedicated to rescuing children from sex trafficking and bringing traffickers to justice.   We dive into how Lantern Rescue was founded, what led Korrin to step into this fight, and the reality of child trafficking that many people don't realize exists. She shares insight into how trafficking networks operate, who is most vulnerable, and the warning signs communities and parents should be aware of. We also discuss what goes into rescue operations, how Lantern Rescue works alongside law enforcement around the world, and the emotional weight carried by those who dedicate their lives to saving children from unimaginable situations. But this conversation isn't just about the darkness — it's also about hope. We talk about what happens after a rescue, the long road to healing for survivors, and how everyday people can play a role in fighting trafficking and protecting the vulnerable.   This episode is eye-opening, emotional, and incredibly important. If you've ever wondered how organizations fight child trafficking or how you can help make a difference, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.   Ways to Support and Connect with (Lantern Rescue) :  lanternrescue.org https://l.instagram.com/? email : Korrin@lanternrescue.org     Help a brother out and buy me a Coffee  (Monthly or one time donation keeps the show going): We know there is room for improvement and have decided to ask you (Our amazing listeners) to help the podcast grow! This will help with better audio, expedition funding, and much more!   https://venmo.com/u/cryptidwarfare     Email me:  Podcast Cryptidwarfare@gmail.com   Critter/Cryptid Control/Consulting  C.WOPPS@protonmail.com C.woperations17905@gmail.com         Help support our mission in giving you the best podcast on ? Anchor.fm/Spotify, iTunes, Podbean +   Make sure to give me a ️️️️️ review :). Thank yall!    Cryptid Warfare: https://www.instagram.com/cryptid_warfare_pod_cast/ youtube: www.youtube.com/@cryptidwarfare     Business Shout Outs:   C.W OPERATIONS & SURVIVAL  Owner & Operator : Drew M Critter Hitters / Monster Hunters for Hire email: c.woperations17905@gmail.com. or  C.WOPPS@protonmail.com    Lantern Rescue  lanternrescue.org https://l.instagram.com/? email : Korrin@lanternrescue.org   Tier1 Restoration  Brain Cochrans phone = 615-809-9839 https://tier1restoration.godaddysites.com/   Bearded Brothers Trucking  Danny Vega  https://vegabrostn.com/   BerryHill Window Cleaning  https://www.berryhillwindowcleaningtn.com/     The Tac Patch  https://www.instagram.com/thetacpatch_?igsh=MWFidzk3d2tib3Ztdw== https://thetacpatch.com/   FLatTopK9  Owner - Tim Russell  www.FlatTopK9.com   Stead Fast OverLand Owner - Jerrett Hudson https://www.instagram.com/steadfastoverland?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==     kingdom.defense.llc   Part Owner : Mr. Charlie  https://www.instagram.com/kingdom.defense.llc?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==   https://www.instagram.com/anestillc?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==     Amazing outtro ? by my friend D & Andrew (Walking Lightly Tones Studios Music) as well as Paul. Check out CallhimD Spotify and Instagram give him a listen/follow https://open.spotify.com/artist/16BHUS6UGILgxsBEUxqQJ https://www.instagram.com/call.him.d?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==            

Your mind is under siege. Every day, technology and noise fight to hijack your attention, leaving you feeling less present and more distracted than ever. In a word, unconscious.It's time to stop the scroll and reclaim the most precious thing you own: your consciousness. Learn how to build "consciousness hygiene" and protect the privacy of your own mind. Today we are joined by legendary author Michael Pollan. Michael is a ten-time New York Times bestseller and one of Time's 100 most influential people, known for his deep dives into food and psychedelics. He joins us to discuss his latest journey into the mystery of awareness, featured in his new book, A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness.We explore:The "Four-Second Gap": A startling discovery about how your thoughts actually enter your awareness before you even "think" them. Lantern vs. Spotlight: Why your childhood way of seeing the world is the key to unlocking creativity in adulthood. The Chemical Genius of Plants: The surprising way roots and leaves make "intelligent" decisions without a single neuron. Bioelectric Body Maps: Why trauma and memory might be stored in your cells rather than just your brain. The "Thief in the House" Exercise: A simple mental framework to instantly quiet the critical voice of the ego. We spend so much of our lives distracted, but you don't have to stay that way. Play this episode to learn how to be fully present for the life you're actually living.You can find Michael at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptNext week, we're sharing a conversation with Anthony Klotz about why we quit, when to stay, and how to make wiser decisions when work just suddenly feels off, or relationships, or really just life.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Kristian Harloff Show, your daily source for the biggest movie news, TV updates, and pop culture discussions! On today's episode, Kristian Harloff breaks down the biggest headlines in entertainment—from DC Studios and HBO to major upcoming films hitting theaters in 2026. First up, the LANTERNS trailer has finally dropped, giving fans their first look at the upcoming HBO Max DC series featuring Hal Jordan and John Stewart. The grounded tone and detective-style story have sparked mixed reactions online, with some fans loving the gritty approach while others question the direction of the DCU. Is the reaction justified, or are fans overreacting to an early teaser? The series is expected to arrive on HBO and HBO Max in 2026 and will follow the two Green Lanterns investigating a mysterious murder tied to the larger DC Universe. Next, we discuss the fascinating production detail behind Project Hail Mary, the upcoming sci-fi film starring Ryan Gosling. According to the filmmakers, the movie was shot without using a single green screen, with massive practical sets built to create the spacecraft environment. This ambitious approach could give the film a more realistic look compared to typical CGI-heavy space movies. We also talk about The Bride!, the new monster film inspired by Bride of Frankenstein, which is receiving very mixed early reviews from critics. Is this a bold reinterpretation of a classic horror story, or another divisive remake? Finally, there's an update on DC projects Man of Tomorrow and The Batman Part II, as reported shooting start dates give fans a timeline for when production could begin. However, if you were hoping for a crossover between the two worlds, the current reports suggest you shouldn't count on it. Join Kristian as he breaks down all of today's stories, reacts to the latest trailers, and gives his take on where the future of DC, sci-fi films, and major studio releases might be headed. Subscribe to The Kristian Harloff Show for daily movie news, trailer reactions, and deep dives into Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and everything happening in Hollywood. SPONSOR: RUGIET:  For a limited time only, head to https://www.Rugiet.com/KRISTIAN to get 15% off your order.

The show breaks down the first teaser for HBO Max's Lanterns and why it's intentionally more grounded than many fans expected. Frank digs into the detective story setup in the American heartland, the Hal Jordan and John Stewart dynamic, why the teaser keeps the ring powers mostly off screen, and how the muted visuals feel closer to Green Lantern: Earth One than classic cosmic spectacle. The conversation also branches into what this approach could mean for future DCU projects if Lanterns sticks the landing.00:00 First impressions: a grounded teaser and the early backlash00:13 What the case looks like: a heartland murder mystery and the local sheriff factor00:27 How this could pivot to the cosmic side and potential DCU connections00:40 The real hook: Hal vs. John, training, testing, and trust00:54 Visual choices: muted powers, dirtier suit, “old beaten up cop” energy01:08 Music choice: “State Trooper” and the cop story signal01:15 Quick cosmic nods: Lantern Corps distance and the “squirrel” line01:22 Bigger takeaway: could this open the door for other grounded DC charactersThe teaser is clearly positioning Lanterns as a detective story first, cosmic superhero story secondThe restraint on ring powers reads like a tone choice, and a budget choice, not a lack of ambitionHal and John's push and pull feels like the engine of the show, with both characters having valid pointsThe suit and overall palette look intentionally worn and lived in, matching the older, battered Hal framingThe teaser leaves breadcrumbs for the wider Corps, while keeping the focus on this case and this partnershipIf this tone works, it could become a template for other DCU characters who thrive in smaller, moodier stories“They told you so early on. It's going to be a grounded detective story.”“The dynamic is the real hook on this one.”“All the visuals are very muted.”“He's like that old beaten up cop you see from Lethal Weapon.”“One of them is a squirrel, so they can't really hold a conversation.”If you dug this breakdown, subscribe to Geek Freaks Headlines and leave a quick review. Share the episode with the hashtag #GeekFreaksHeadlines and tell us what you think of the teaser's grounded approach.For all the news we discuss on the show, our home base is GeekFreaksPodcast.com.Instagram: @geekfreakspodcastTwitter: @geekfreakspodThreads: @geekfreakspodcastFacebook: Geek Freaks PodcastPatreon: Geek Freaks PodcastWhat's your read on the teaser's tone so far, and what's the one Lantern moment you're hoping they save for the full trailer? Send your thoughts and we'll feature a few on an upcoming episode.Lanterns, Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, John Stewart, DCU, DC Studios, HBO Max, James Gunn, Green Lantern Corps, Superhero TV, Comic Book News, TV Trailers, True Detective, DC Comics, Geek Freaks HeadlinesTimestamps and TopicsKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesCall to ActionLinks and ResourcesFollow UsListener QuestionsApple Podcast Tags

It's the biggest moment of Hal's life, as he prepares to propose to Carol, but has fate conspired against him? We have a Krona sighting too! Then it's solicit talk, What Has Mark Seen and more! Be sure to email us your thoughts or call/text us on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN.

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Dan returns to join Chad as they celebrate their love for all things Pokemon on Pokemon Day! Be sure to email us your thoughts or call/text us on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN.

According to research from the State of Sales Enablement Report 2025, businesses with well-integrated enablement tech stacks are 42% more likely to increase sales productivity. So, how do you go about building an effective, well integrated tech stack? Riley Rogers: Hi, and welcome to the Win/Win Podcast. I’m your host, Riley Rogers. Join us as we dive into changing trends in the workplace and how to navigate them successfully. Here to discuss this topic are Nicole Cost, director of enablement and operations, and Becky Garcia, enablement operations manager, at Lantern. Thank you both so much for joining us; it’s so exciting to have you here. I think there’s probably a really wonderful conversation to be had, and I’m excited to jump into it. I’d love to start by learning a little bit about yourself, your background, and your role. Nicole, would you mind kicking us off? Nicole Cost: My name is Nicole Cost. I’m the Director of Commercial Enablement and Operations at Lantern. At Lantern, our department’s primarily responsible for supporting our commercial new hires with their onboarding experience, process strategy, collaboration, and communications, and then in-person meeting operations and logistics. I’m based in New York. I’ve been in this space for about four years, but prior to working at Lantern, I was at Carrot Fertility and I worked in a totally different industry in sport and entertainment; I was a teacher and worked on the business side in a very different world. RR: Becky, would you care to tell us a little bit about yourself? Becky Garcia: Yeah, definitely. So, I’ve been in the industry now, I’d say I'm going on my seventh year in the health services and health tech space. I’ve been kind of all over in terms of my background, but in the last seven years I’ve really been in an operations role. Part of what I love doing here at Lantern is helping companies grow and scale. That's really what I love to do. RR: It sounds like you guys have been here before. This isn’t your first rodeo. You’ve spent the time not only in the industry, but also specifically in healthcare spaces, both at Lantern and in previous roles. I’d be kind of curious to dive into those previous roles and how they kind of affect today before we jump into your work at Lantern. So, Nicole, what challenges have you noticed pop up that people in other industries might not expect? NC: What I loved about this question to kick us off was because I was actually, like I mentioned, one of those people in another industry for about 10 years before pivoting to healthcare, and I will never forget my first manager asking me: “How much do you know about healthcare?” And I responded—I remember it vividly—I responded with: “I know I have great benefits.” I quickly learned that great benefits were not a normal thing, and that is why so many companies either are being created or evolving to provide healthcare benefits that most people in the United States do not have access to. And usually these gaps are incredibly expensive. They’re very emotional, and they’re non-linear in their journeys if everything is just very complex. So one could say that selling in healthcare is more difficult than many other industries. But when we ask our new hires—we ask: “Why did you choose Lantern?” And I would say almost 100% of them say they wanted to be part of a mission-driven company because the work is meaningful. It might be more complex, longer cycles, everything’s a little bit more difficult and nuanced, but it is mission-driven and really meaningful. All of this to is say that our enablement approach at Lantern focuses on collaborating with our friends in learning and development and our cross-functional partners to arm our internal team with tools that they need to succeed. RR: I like what you said there about nuance. I feel like a lot of the time when we talk about difficult selling environments like healthcare, challenging, obstacles, difficulty—this is all kind of what pops up. Those are the words that we use, but I love that reframe of like, “It just is what it is. This is normal and we’re doing our best to help people.” It’s nuanced, it’s not challenging. I love that reframe. As we talk this through, from your perspective, Becky, I know you’re coming in with a background in operations, which likely gives you a bit of a different perspective. Can you walk us through what it means to drive operational excellence in the healthcare space and, again, maybe how that differs from other roles you've held? BG: Definitely. From an operations perspective, I think driving excellence in healthcare really means building reliability into a very complex system. So as Nicole mentioned, healthcare isn’t linear and there are many moving parts. There’s handoffs, regulations, nuance, and a lot of emotion for people that are going through it. So excellence really isn’t just about efficiency, it’s about making sure that the right thing happens consistently, even as you are scaling. Operational excellence is also what ensures that we can deliver on process, discipline, documentation, reporting. And if that’s not strong enough, that’s really where scale breaks down. That’s where enablement comes in. And tools like Highspot really help us turn our best practices into the standard of work, and they help us give our teams confidence that what they’re saying in the market really matches what the organization is expecting. At the end of the day, operational excellence is really how you make impact repeatable, and that’s gonna be for patients, it’s gonna be for customers, and it’s also going to be for our teams who are doing the work. RR: That’s a great answer and I like how you look across excellence to understand how you build the systems to support it. And for whatever environment you’re in, that’s the goal. How you get there maybe differs a little bit— and it probably differs a lot when you’re dealing with, like you said, highly emotional, highly impactful scenarios—but at the end of the day, you’re still driving toward the same things. I'm excited to hear how you’re driving towards those, especially knowing that just a little bit ago, Lantern hit a period of extremely rapid growth. What kind of challenges did that create for the team? NC: Growth is exciting. It’s a privilege. We’re excited to be part of that. And what was great is we already had the building blocks in place for our new hire onboarding experience. They were in place, and we were welcoming new hires on a weekly basis with custom 30, 60, 90 day plans. But we learned quickly that that just was not sustainable for our small team to maintain a level of excellence that we pride ourselves in Just. Wasn’t gonna work because our new hire numbers continued to grow and our team is still the same: It’s Becky and I. So the biggest challenges that we faced, I would break into probably three categories: process lag, quality control, and then updated content and assets. So, we continue to bring in the best talent and the industry, but it was incredibly important to us that we recognize these challenges as opportunities to redesign how the work gets done. So this is when we started to evaluate tools like Highspot. And even as recently, like our colleagues in marketing sing Highspot praises because it helps make their content more discoverable. RR: Becky, can you talk to us from an operations perspective, you know, hearing some of these challenges, how did they influence the decision to invest in a platform and, and why was Highspot kind of the right answer for you guys? BG: From my perspective, I think the biggest impact of rapid growth was really fragmentation. We were scaling headcount, products and processes all at once. Information started to live in too many places. There were decks here, documentation there, and there was really a lot of knowledge in people’s heads. The lack of consistency really created friction fast. It resulted in people not being confident about what the latest and greatest was. At the same time, like taking a step back, we were also going through a rebrand of the company, which actually made it a perfect inflection point. So we had an opportunity to really step back, refresh our message, and our resources all at the same time. And we really got to be intentional about how we showed up both internally and externally. So rather than just updating assets that were in place, we wanted to start with a fresh source of truth. And that’s ultimately what helped us drive the decision to invest in Highspot as we discussed. Like we’re growing so significantly, we’ve doubled in size from our commercial team, and so we needed to onboard a lot of people with very unique roles and then also operationalize best practices as we grew. RR: I knew a little bit about those early days. You’d mentioned hypergrowth and things like that, but knowing that you had doubled headcount, you were going through a rebrand, and you were implementing a new platform and evaluating a new platform at the same time, and it’s the two of you doing all of that. I think there’s probably a lot of people that will listen in and be like: “How?” Because that sounds like quite a lot. We’ve heard about all of the work that was being done, all of those initiatives that were kind of coming together to prioritize the need for a platform, the need to get reps up to speed quickly. So, what did onboarding look like before and why was it kind of time to make a change? NC: So as I mentioned from just the beginning, but our commercial onboarding experience has always had a formalized program, and we’ve always had our building blocks that work really well to create a consistent welcome for all of our new hires, no matter the job title or department. And our focus is who we are, what we do, and how we do it. And this gives all of our new hires an overview of our solution, external assets and collateral, and insights into many internal processes. But in the early days of our organization, when we were onboarding about maybe 10 to 15 people a quarter by 2025, this number doubled, and our old-fashioned Excel spreadsheet trackers and custom PowerPoint presentations that each individual got just was not cutting it. We’ve had two iterations in Highspot. The first pass we simply transferred all of the great content that we had from this PowerPoint deck into an onboarding spot and a spot overview. So we had that. That was like a main piece that we’d walk through with our new hires and we’d make sure we’d give them all this content. But we also had 30, 60, 90 day lesson plans, depending on the new hire’s role and department. We coupled this experience with a live welcome call that we still do. Our president works with our new hires, and we still do all of that and it covers a lot of basics around our company and the commercial culture, and would involve us sharing our screen of Highspot and like, here’s how you use it. It’s a really nice, like way to introduce everyone to the platform and where they’re gonna be living. But after about six months of these custom lessons, we needed something that we could copy and paste, essentially so we could scale. And I even spent time with Brooke Holland from your enablement team and she was lovely and she helped us bounce ideas off each other and just learn what worked really well for Highspot actually internally. And how she could look at our content was like: “This is great, let's translate that.” I think that was really helpful to now take us to our most recent iteration, which we’re in currently, and it took all of this quality content from our foundational onboarding spot. Into a course. So now we have a full course that’s all of this great content. We call it Bright Starts because we love a good light pun at Lantern. And all of our new hires are enrolled in this course and have three lessons. So it’s their first 30 days, the next 30 days, and then that final days to today, 61 through 90 for their first 90 days on our commercial team. I’m really excited because—as of this week—we have 100% new hire adherence to this course, and the average final score is more than 91%. It’s been such a hit, and Becky can attest to this. It’s just been a labor of love and it’s so cool to see it come to fruition and like. RR: Yeah. I liked hearing about the journey it's been. It makes me so happy to hear that. It sounds like you’ve built something really impactful. I mean, 100% adherence—those are impressive numbers and I hope that it feels like you’ve reached the point that you wanted to. NC: Yes. I think it has. I’m so happy. I think—I don’t wanna put words into Becky’s mouth—but I think she is proud of it too. And I also just think what’s nice is we can now like, let it settle and it’s taken about a year for us to, I feel like, really get to that point. So here we are. BG: Yeah, I think one point I just did wanna add on that is Nicole, earlier you mentioned how important our internal team satisfaction is and just like seeing the scores of the satisfaction that come out of this has allowed us to really tweak and where we need to and pivot and make changes. And so, I think when you look at our scores, not only are people adhering to the course, their final scores are really high, but also their satisfaction is extremely high. Highspot really allowed us to easily tailor and improve the process and our team’s feeling it. RR: Amazing. That’s the full picture you want, right? So, we chatted about onboarding being kind of one of the primary drivers of why you started doing this in the first place. And we have also heard that you’ve kind of blown past that early goal. You’ve set up something that you can consistently run with. Now, like you mentioned, it’s not just you in the platform. The content team is trying to do things, the marketing team is singing its praises. Can you talk to us about how other capabilities, things like AutoDocs help you improve the rep experience? And then maybe a little bit about what impact that’s had? BG: We use AutoDocs with our client success team to help automate the marketing pieces that they send out to all of their clients. And so really what our team is doing is they’re self-serving requests that were previously going through our creative and marketing teams. And so with AutoDocs, our client success teams can quickly generate client-ready, compliant assets using the approved templates that we’ve uploaded into the platform. And they can automatically pull in correct logos, they can update client language and also make it contract and plan design specific. And so this really has enabled them to self-serve, but also just really produce some high quality marketing materials to our clients. Today we have 41 marketing assets that live in AutoDocs as templates. Each asset on average generates about 20 documents. So what that means is that we have a variety of assets. Our team can come in here and pick and choose for their clients, which resources they want to customize, and then on average, they’re making 20 of those copies for the various clients that they support. So, that really is about 820 client-ready resources that no longer need to flow through our creative or our marketing teams. This has really helped us one, by giving autonomy to our client success teams, so now they can move faster and respond to clients in near-real time, especially during high volume periods. This is critical for keeping our clients happy, but also the team members who are doing the work, they don’t have to feel like they’re waiting around for marketing. When they can make these changes themselves. Also, this helps ensure that we have just continued to iterate on our brand. So we’ve got brand compliance consistently across the board, no more awkward logos or off-centered logos. That would generally be like the outcome if our team had to go in there and make these manual changes. Another big benefit I think is how we collect and act on feedback as a team. Generally, if we needed to handle like one-off conversations of like, we need to tweak this language on this one because of this specific scenario, that was done in a silo. It went directly to creative and marketing, and then they would have to make these changes. But now everything really lives in a collaborative space, and so this has created transparency and a single feedback loop between our field and our marketing teams so our reps can see what’s already been flagged because the changes are made directly in the template, what’s been updated and what’s already been addressed. So, there’s no need to have that conversation multiple times. Overall, our teams can self-serve confidently. Our creative team is really freed up to focus on the work that truly requires their expertise. I think all of our team is really happy with the product and when we’re looking at those numbers. It just speaks volumes to our ability to scale. RR: Yeah, I think when you’re saying hundreds—800—assets that you can customize, scale and get out the door quickly, I think that does speak volumes. That is fantastic to hear. And I can imagine that was probably a lot of friction that you were able to reduce for your customer success team and your creative team who didn’t have to be like: “Oh, another request in Slack for an improved logo or a changed color.” I’m sure everybody appreciates that. So we talked about onboarding and what you’ve done there. We’ve heard about the way you’re scaling at AutoDocs. Looking across the work that you guys have done, what are you most proud of when you look at the data? What improvements, achievements stand out the most to you? NC: So for me, there are two things that stand out and I’m incredibly proud of our patience as a small team to roll out and iterate our overall strategy using tools like Highspot to be nimble so you can have all the plans in the world. And then—boom—like change that you didn’t expect, or new solution or “we’re not gonna do this any longer.” It just happens in this healthcare world, and it’s not for the faint of heart, especially for those of us—I think you heard our titles—in operations. We thrive on routine and process and formality, like rule followers, right? So it’s really difficult to have the ability to stick to strategy without patience and the ability to pivot. So I’m really proud that we’ve been able to do this a lot. Since our functions started at Lantern almost two years ago, and we’ll continue to operate this way, but I’m also really proud of our colleagues’ willingness to keep learning. I think, Riley, you mentioned it just like so much change happened at once and then poof! Now you gotta learn a new tool and a new way to do things. It’s not easy to adopt new tools and processes, but also managing that ever-changing landscape of our industry. I’m really proud of the fact that not only as our team, like they have been so kind, honestly, and patient with us, but they’ve also just been great teammates. Our number one goal is always going to be to value add, not add more work. I believe a major reason that we have a high satisfaction rating as a team, as an internal team working with us is because of our colleagues’ partnership. BG: What I’m most proud of is that we’ve built some real trust with our teams. Highspot has genuinely become a place where people go first. We hear constantly, or at least I hear from managers and leaders say things like: “Did you check Highspot?” when their teams ask for help or for resources. Or even when team members have looked in Highspot, they’ll come to me and say: “Hey, I already looked here.” It’s moments like this that truly bring me joy because it reinforces that we’ve created something valuable, something that’s reliable, and that’s really embedded in how people work day to day. Also, I think what stands out to me from an operations perspective, I’m always gonna come back here with what data we’re using to guide our decisions. Whenever we receive feedback, we’re not guessing or reacting in isolation anymore. We can look at usage, we can look at engagement and patterns to really understand what’s working and what’s not. And then this also helps us drive, like where we can invest our time. So that really has allowed us to iterate thoughtfully, prioritize accordingly, and then also continuously improve. To look at a couple figures, I think we’ve had tens of thousands of views across our entire platform of the resources that are in there. And so from looking at Q1 2025, we had about 55% of our audiences who had viewed the content. And fast forward, now we’re about halfway through this quarter, but comparing we are now at 93%. RR: That’s amazing. And I’m sure just hearing the way that that was said, you guys are proud of that increase. You know, 55 to 93% recurring adoption proves that like you said, Nicole, your teams are patient with you, and to your point, Becky, you built the trust and you built the brand, so now you have that foundation that everybody reliably uses and can run with to do all of the things that you need to succeed. Hearing all this, it definitely tells me that you’re qualified—more than qualified—to answer this last question I had for you, which is for other teams looking to build high impact programs kind of from the ground up, what’s like one piece of advice you’d share about getting started and building efficiently? NC: Well, did I mention patience? My mom would be really proud of me that I’m mentioning patience and that I have been patient, since that’s just like a theme of my life—I don’t think I’ve ever been patient until I became a professional. My advice actually comes from an author that spoke to us at—we have a Lantern book club—and Max Yoder is the author who wrote the book Do Better Work. It’s an awesome read. Totally recommend. One of his pieces of advice was to share before ready. So honestly, it’s been such a great mindset because of all of the change and when implementing change. We, of course, have always ensured clarity around the problems we’re solving. So I don’t want you to think that we don’t like, that doesn’t mean ‘share because we don’t know what we’re solving for.' It’s more so we know what we need to do, but we’re taking the time to roll out programs and really being thoughtful about the tools that we’re selecting or what we’re adding on, or what we’re encouraging people to use. And when we’re rolling them out, we want it to be automatically useful and simple. We just want it to be like, here it is. Now you have it, bookmark it and use it. And this has allowed us to become efficient in practice over time, and I think that’s what helped us earn our peers trust. BG: I think my biggest piece of advice is to not start by trying to build everything at once. I think the best starting point is to become a trusted source for your teams, so that means solving real problems really well and making it easy for people to know where to go when they need help. When team members trust that the information that they have access to is current is accurate and is. Actually useful. I think adoption follows naturally. From there, I think you can use data and feedback to iterate intentionally instead of guessing or reacting to the loudest request. I think building efficiently isn’t necessarily about moving fast for the sake of speed. It’s about creating clarity early, listening closely, and then letting trust and insights guide what you’re building next. RR: In everything that you have shared today, I think you can see the threads of this advice. You’ve mentioned feedback and trying to understand the experience from your user’s perspective and partnering cross-functionally to understand what people need. So we’re seeing that, you know, share early and then we’re seeing that don’t boil the ocean when you’re facing doubling headcount and a rebrand at the same time as you're launching an entire platform. You guys have this approach that is so measured and calm, so bravo for all of the work there and thank you so much for sharing it with us. It’s been so wonderful to hear more about the world that you’re living in and the wonderful work that you’re doing in it. NC: Thanks for having us, Riley. This was great.RR: To our audience, thank you so much for listening to this episode of the Win/Win Podcast. Be sure to tune in next time for more insights on how you can maximize enablement success with Highspot.

This episode opens with an improvised serialized scene called “The Rusted Lantern” — a short noir novella-style reading performed live — then unfolds into a wide-ranging, candid conversation about auditions, writing, producing indie films, creative burnout, social-media monetization, sobriety, pacing your career, and practical tips for makers trying to get work done with limited time and money. The trio (Jen Bartels, Caitlin Brodnick, Isaac Abrams) balance a playful creative exercise with honest, useful career talk for actors, writers, creators and anyone making art in the modern media ecosystem.Episode highlights and expanded description- Live novella performance: Isaac prompts an AI-style 90-second soap-opera novella; the group performs multiple takes of a moody scene set in a corner table at “The Rustic Lantern.” - Performance craft & acting advice: After the reading the hosts debrief on cold reads, self-tape auditions, the tension between following explicit direction vs. owning the moment, and strategies for staying present in auditions. - Writing & making your own work: The hosts discuss how to move from performer to creator — startup routines for writing a script or short, how to attack a seemingly overwhelming feature project (write the small scene you can't stop thinking about), using collaboration and iterative drafts, and practical tools (writer-duet workflows, co-writing in a room, and the value of deadlines).- Indie filmmaking realities: Low-budget production advice — how to make content when money is scarce- Encouraging closing: the hosts emphasize longevity in creative careers — the importance of craft, tenacity, and staying connected to why you started. They invite listeners to submit novella prompts, short scenes, and theme-song ideas for future episodes.video chapters00:00 — Opening banter & show settling (names, tone) 02:50 — Novella setup: prompt, characters, and format explained 03:50 — First full read: “The Rusted Lantern” — take one (moody intro) 06:15 — Key reveal: leather case, Cassandra Hale photograph, stakes established 07:10 — Cliffhanger note & “To be continued” title card 07:40 — Take two: refined performance, additional screen-direction beats 11:10 — Performance debrief: cold reads vs acting-from-truth, practical audition tactics 13:30 — Audition horror stories and director/room etiquette (what to expect) 16:00 — Writing advice: micro-goals, “write the scene you can't stop thinking about” technique 18:10 — Indie film logistics: crew, budget tiers, attaching names & fundraising realities 21:30 — Monetization talk: social clout, viral jingles, content reuse issues and legal basics 24:15 — Vertical platforms vs long-form: pros, cons, and creative strategies 27:40 — Personal check-in: sobriety, routines, naps, and creative energy management 31:05 — Genre tastes, movie talk, and quick career anecdotes (commercials, background work) 34:20 — Creative collaboration: building teams, finding faithful collaborators vs “traders” 37:50 — Tools & workflow: writing software, co-write sessions, timeline tips for busy creators 40:30 — Closing: production ideas, call for submissions (theme songs, novella prompts), final banter#Podcast #Improv #Screenwriting #IndieFilmmaking #AuditionTips #VerticalVideo #CreativeBurnout #Sobriety #ContentCreationClosing note and inviteWe close by inviting listeners to submit short novellas, two-line scene prompts, theme-song demos, or project ideas — whether you're an actor, writer, director or first-time creator. We'll sample listener submissions, read prompts on air, and possibly develop serialized shorts based on the best seeds. If you want to contribute, email goodtoseeyoupodcast@gmail.com or DM the show on Instagram with your clip or idea.Thanks for listening — if this episode sparked even one idea or made you feel less alone in the hustle, subscribe and drop a rating.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Secrets and Tea: Healing Bonds Beneath Lantern Lights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-26-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在杭州的一个冬日，茶香四溢的茶馆内，隐约传来街外灯笼节的热闹声。En: On a winter's day in Hangzhou, in a tea house filled with the fragrance of tea, the distant sounds of a lantern festival could be heard faintly from the street outside.Zh: 明在茶馆里忙碌，他用心冲泡每一壶茶，温暖的灯光映射在木雕上，空气中弥漫着绿茶的香气。En: Ming was busy in the tea house, carefully brewing every pot of tea.Zh: 而此时，明的心中比外面的空气更冷，因为一桩过去的错误在折磨着他。En: The warm light reflected off the wooden carvings, and the air was filled with the aroma of green tea.Zh: 莲，是明的老朋友，也是一位热衷写旅行游记的作家。En: Yet, at this moment, Ming's heart was colder than the air outside because a past mistake was tormenting him.Zh: 她这次回来，希望能从明的茶馆中找到新的灵感。En: Lian, Ming's long-time friend and a writer passionate about travel journals, had returned, hoping to find new inspiration in Ming's tea house.Zh: 对于莲来说，茶馆不仅仅是一个喝茶的地方，更是一个让人心静的空间。En: To Lian, the tea house was more than just a place to drink tea; it was a space that brought tranquility.Zh: 和明谈话间，莲感觉到了一丝异样，她知道明有什么心事。En: During her conversation with Ming, Lian sensed something was off; she knew Ming had something on his mind.Zh: 嘉，是茶馆的新学徒，他年轻、好奇，总是渴望学到更多。En: Jia, the new apprentice at the tea house, was young and curious, always eager to learn more.Zh: 不过，他心里也有一个秘密，与家族有关。En: However, he also had a secret related to his family.Zh: 他不知道该如何面对，也不知道应该告诉谁。En: He did not know how to face it, nor whom to tell.Zh: 随着灯笼节的到来，茶馆里的人逐渐多了起来。En: As the lantern festival approached, more people gradually gathered in the tea house.Zh: 明知道是时候了，他要面对过去那个错误。En: Ming knew it was time to confront the mistake from his past.Zh: 他决定向莲倾诉，也许，老朋友能给他一些建议。En: He decided to confide in Lian, hoping that an old friend might offer some advice.Zh: 他把莲叫到了角落：“莲，其实我有件事一直困扰着我。En: He called Lian to the corner: "Lian, there's something that has been troubling me."Zh: ”“是什么？En: "What is it?"Zh: ”莲温柔地问道。En: Lian asked gently.Zh: “我犯了一个错误，我无法原谅自己，那件事导致我的师傅离开了。En: "I made a mistake that I cannot forgive myself for, a mistake that led to my master's departure," Ming said in a low voice.Zh: ”明低声说。En: Jia, who was nearby, overheard the conversation.Zh: 在一旁的嘉，正好听到了这番话。En: He was shocked because the master Ming mentioned was a member of his family.Zh: 他心里一震，因为明提到的那个师傅，正是他家族的一员。En: It turned out they shared a common connection that he had never realized.Zh: 原来，他们之间有着共同的联系，而他从未意识到。En: On a night when the lanterns were hanging high, Ming and Jia sat together, outside the tea house were flickering lights and a joyous crowd.Zh: 在灯笼高挂的夜晚，明和嘉坐在一起，茶馆外是闪烁的灯光和欢腾的人群。En: Ming looked up and said, "Jia, I think we should do something for our master together."Zh: 明抬起头，说：“嘉，我想我们应该一起为师傅做些什么。En: Jia thought for a moment and agreed: "Yes, we can restore his honor."Zh: ”嘉想了想，答应了：“是的，我们可以恢复他的荣光。En: Ming and Jia decided to revitalize the reputation of the tea house, carefully crafting each pot of tea so that every guest could feel the dedication and passion their master once had.Zh: ”明和嘉共同决定，重振茶馆的名望，用心制作每一壶茶，让每位来客都能感受师傅当年的那份执着与热情。En: They finally let go of their burdens and felt no more secrets weighing them down.Zh: 他们终于放下了心中的负担，感觉再无秘密压迫。En: As winter passed and spring approached, everything was coming back to life.Zh: 随着冬日过去，春日将临，万物复苏。En: Ming smiled with relief, his heart warming as well.Zh: 明释然地微笑着，他的心也随之变得温暖。En: For Jia, he found his direction forward and learned how to face the past and cherish the present.Zh: 对于嘉来说，他找到了前行的方向，学会了如何面对过去，珍惜眼前。En: Under the glow of the lanterns, the tea house appeared especially serene.Zh: 茶馆在灯笼的照耀下，显得格外宁静，暖风轻拂，勾勒出一幅完美和谐的画卷。En: The warm breeze gently swept through, sketching a scene of perfect harmony. Vocabulary Words:fragrance: 香气carvings: 木雕tormenting: 折磨inspiration: 灵感tranquility: 宁静sensed: 感觉到apprentice: 学徒confide: 倾诉gentle: 温柔forgive: 原谅overheard: 听到reputation: 名望dedication: 执着burdens: 负担relief: 释然harmony: 和谐flickering: 闪烁serene: 宁静curious: 好奇restored: 恢复passionate: 热衷realized: 意识到drewing: 冲泡departure: 离开cherish: 珍惜approached: 到来gently: 轻拂sketching: 勾勒honor: 荣光crafted: 制作

What to listen for:In the second half of the conversation with Dr. Jennifer Essler, our hosts, Robin Greubel and Stacy Barnett, discuss her current research and future goals bridging academic science with real-world handler expertise!At SUNY Cobleskill, Dr. Essler's conservation work demonstrates how detection dogs fill practical niches. Her Round Goby project (tracking invasive fish from the Black and Caspian Seas) uses dogs for water sampling rather than locating individual fish.This mirrors eDNA methodology but delivers immediate field results instead of days of laboratory processing. Dogs trade some sensitivity for real-time assessment, making them viable alternatives when speed matters. The project's success has attracted government conservation agencies interested in applying dogs to other invasive species like hydrilla plants and certain crawfish.Her Penn Vet ovarian cancer research revealed the limitations of lab-based detection. While dogs successfully identified cancer in blood plasma, clinical deployment was never the goal. Instead, the objective was helping develop electronic detection systems.The fundamental problem is that even superstar dogs have off days without visible behavioral indicators explaining poor performance. Unlike field work, where handlers notice changes, lab settings offer no safety net for medical diagnosis. Repetitive scent wheel searches also eventually bored excellent performers into retirement.That shows all the difference between detection work and examination work.Dr. Essler's future priorities center on quantifying practitioner expertise. That's documenting how experienced trainers accurately assess young dogs through seemingly instinctive judgments. Key Topics:Conservation Detection Research Projects (01:11)Round Goby Invasive Species Work (02:20)eDNA vs. Dogs: Trade-offs and Applications (11:32)Ovarian Cancer Detection Research Insights (20:51)Why Dogs Can't Replace Medical Testing (24:02)Future Research on Quantifying Handler Expertise (29:15)Puppy Selection Science and Practitioner Knowledge (35:07)Quarterly Research Review Plans (42:44)Understanding Research Sample Size Constraints (44:04) Resources:Dr. Essler's WebsiteSUNY Cobleskill Canine Science Program We want to hear from you:Check out the K9 Detection Collaborative FB page and comment on the episode post!K9Sensus Detection Dog Trainer AcademyK9Sensus Foundation can be found on Facebook and Instagram. We have a Trainer's Group on Facebook!Scentsabilities Nosework is also on Facebook. Here is a Facebook group you should join!You can follow us for notifications of upcoming episodes, find us at k9detectioncollaborative.com to enjoy the freebies, and tell your friends so you can keep the conversations going.And don't forget to check out the YouTube Channel!

If your idea of sake has anything to do with shots of warm, rocket-fuel tasting beverage at a hibachi restaurant or sake bombs at the frat house, Darryl Vennard has news for you. For 25 years, the longtime wine and spirits professional has been setting the scene for a sake boom in St. Louis that has really taken off since 2020. In this episode of Arch Eats, George and Cheryl get the inside scoop on this surprisingly healthy beverage that is showing up on drink menus beyond the area’s Japanese restaurants thanks to its food-friendly characteristics. They also dispel several myths, including the notion that sake must be served warm. Whether you’re a sake aficionado or a curious newcomer, you’ll walk away with a newfound appreciation for this multifaceted beverage. Listen and follow Arch Eats on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available. This episode is sponsored by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Don’t miss Playlist: Symphony Happy Hour, featuring a special spotlight on John Williams. Enjoy signature cocktails, conductor insights from Music Director Stéphane Denève and iconic music from Star Wars, E.T., and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Happening on March 19 at Powell Hall, inside the Jack C. Taylor Music Center. Get tickets. New to podcasts? Follow these instructions to start listening to our shows, and hear what you’ve been missing! Want more? Check out all of St. Louis Magazine’s podcasts. Have an idea for a future Arch Eats episode? Send your thoughts or feedback by emailing podcasts@stlmag.com. Hungry for more? Subscribe to our Dining newsletters for the freshest coverage on the local restaurant and culinary scene. And follow George (@georgemahe) and SLM on Instagram (@stlouismag). Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com. Mentioned in this episode: The Country Club Bar & Grill: 288 Lamp & Lantern, Town & Country, 636-256-7201 Sweets by Sweet Waters: 10015 St. Charles Rock, St. Ann, 314-374-3307 Fukucho Moon on the Water (bottled sake) Vine Connections Sado: 5210 Shaw, The Hill, 314-390-2883 Kawatsuru Olive Junmai Ginjo (bottled sake) Bushido (canned sake) The Wine & Cheese Place: 195 Lamp & Lantern, Town & Country, 314-447-9463 Taberu STL (Heidi Hamamura) The Fountain on Locust: 3037 Locust, Midtown, 314-535-7800 Sasha’s Wine Bar: 706 DeMun, Clayton, 314-863-7274 Sake Events: Sake and Sakura, March 27 Japanese Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden, September 5-6 The Ritz Carlton-St. Louis, October 9 Goddesses of the Glass, March 9 and ongoing You may also enjoy: More episodes of Arch Eats Shop Arch Eats merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark goes solo in this mini episode focusing on What Has Mark Seen and one horrible Green Lantern solicit! Be sure to email us your thoughts or call/text us on our voice-mail at 708-LANTERN.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Conquering Heights and Fears: Lantern Dreams Afloat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-22-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 明亮的蓝色冬季天空下，明和莲正走在云南山区的龙门瀑布小道上。En: Under the bright blue winter sky, Ming and Lian were walking along the Longmen Waterfall trail in the mountains of Yunnan.Zh: 大雪覆盖的松树在他们周围静静地矗立，犹如哨兵，守护着这一片宁静的土地。En: The snow-covered pine trees stood silently around them like sentinels, guarding this peaceful land.Zh: 莲小心翼翼地前行，时不时提醒明：“小心脚下，这里冰很滑。En: Lian proceeded cautiously, occasionally reminding Ming, "Be careful with your step, it's very slippery here."Zh: ”然而，明的眼神始终注视着高耸入云的龙门瀑布，他的心中跳动的不仅是兴奋，还有一份隐藏的恐惧——他惧怕高处。En: However, Ming's eyes were always fixed on the Longmen Waterfall towering into the clouds.Zh: 然而，这一天对明来说别具意义，他坚决要克服这个弱点。En: In his heart was not only excitement but also a hidden fear—fear of heights.Zh: 今天是元宵节，明希望能在瀑布顶上放飞一个灯笼，祈愿新一年的希望和勇气。En: Nonetheless, this day was especially significant for Ming, as he was determined to overcome this weakness.Zh: 随着他们逐渐走高，路变得越发陡峭。En: Today was the Lantern Festival, and Ming hoped to release a lantern at the top of the waterfall, wishing for hope and courage in the new year.Zh: 冰冷的岩石在阳光下闪烁着寒光，如同挑战者，等待着每一个登山者。En: As they climbed higher, the path became increasingly steep.Zh: 莲看着前方难行的路，语带担忧：“明，也许我们应该回去了。En: The cold rocks shimmered under the sunlight, like challengers awaiting each mountaineer.Zh: 这里太危险了。En: Lian looked at the difficult path ahead, saying worriedly, "Ming, maybe we should turn back.Zh: ”明停下脚步，转头对莲微微一笑，说：“放心吧，我可以做到的。En: It's too dangerous here."Zh: ”这话不仅是对莲的承诺，更是对自己的激励。En: Ming stopped, turned to Lian with a slight smile, and said, "Don't worry, I can do it."Zh: 突然，一段特别险峻的路出现在他们面前。En: This was not only a promise to Lian but also an encouragement to himself.Zh: 明的心跳骤然加速，脚步也变得沉重。En: Suddenly, an especially treacherous section appeared before them.Zh: 然而，莲在他身边坚定地说：“一起走，我们可以的。En: Ming's heartbeat quickened, and his steps became heavy.Zh: ”他们小心翼翼地走着，每一步都充满小心与支持，终于，他们走到了瀑布顶端。En: However, Lian was steadfast beside him, saying, "Let's walk together, we can do it."Zh: 顶上，天空无垠，白雪皑皑。En: They moved cautiously, each step filled with care and support, and finally, they reached the top of the waterfall.Zh: 明和莲面向辽阔的视野，心中一片坦然。En: At the summit, the sky was boundless, covered with white snow.Zh: 明点燃了灯笼，和莲一起将它送向高空。En: Ming and Lian faced the vast view, feeling a sense of peace.Zh: 纸灯笼在清冷的冬季气流中摇曳，最终自由升腾，与新年的月光一同高悬天际。En: Ming lit the lantern, and together with Lian, they set it off into the sky.Zh: 山顶的风轻轻吹拂，明闭上眼睛，内心充满平静。En: The paper lantern swayed in the cold winter air, eventually rising freely, hanging alongside the new year's moonlight.Zh: 他不仅征服了对高处的恐惧，也更加理解了友谊的力量。En: The gentle breeze at the mountaintop lightly caressed them as Ming closed his eyes, filled with tranquility.Zh: “谢谢你。En: Not only had he conquered his fear of heights, but he also gained a deeper understanding of the power of friendship.Zh: ”明对莲说，心中的感激无以言表。En: "Thank you," Ming said to Lian, his gratitude beyond words.Zh: 两人站在那里，看着灯笼渐渐变成天空中一个闪烁的星点，满是成就感与友谊的新篇章。En: The two stood there, watching the lantern gradually become a twinkling star in the sky, full of a sense of achievement and a new chapter in their friendship. Vocabulary Words:sentinels: 哨兵cautiously: 小心翼翼地slippery: 滑towering: 高耸hidden: 隐藏的significant: 别具意义release: 放飞steep: 陡峭shimmered: 闪烁challengers: 挑战者steadfast: 坚定treacherous: 险峻quickened: 骤然加速boundless: 无垠vast: 辽阔lit: 点燃swayed: 摇曳conquered: 征服tranquility: 平静gratitude: 感激twinkling: 闪烁achievement: 成就感trail: 小道occasionally: 时不时courage: 勇气peaks: 顶端breeze: 风caressed: 吹拂lantern: 灯笼moonlight: 月光

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: By the Lantern Light: Mei and Zhang's Emotional Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-20-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 西湖的冬夜，静谧又美丽。En: On the winter night by West Lake, it was tranquil and beautiful.Zh: 湖水微微波动，灯笼的倒影在水面上晃动着。En: The water gently rippled, and the reflection of the lanterns danced on the lake's surface.Zh: 梅站在湖边，目光凝重，心中充满了复杂的情感。En: Mei stood by the lakeside, her gaze heavy, her heart filled with complex emotions.Zh: 春节刚过，今天是元宵节，杭州的节日气氛格外浓厚。En: The Spring Festival had just passed, and today was the Lantern Festival, with an especially strong festive atmosphere in Hangzhou.Zh: 她知道，这是最后的机会，再不说出自己的心里话，张就要离开这座城市了。En: She knew this was the last chance; if she didn't speak her mind now, Zhang would leave the city.Zh: 几个月来，梅一直感到心灰意冷。En: For months, Mei had felt disheartened.Zh: 张对事业的追求无懈可击，而她却把自己的梦想暂时搁置。En: Zhang's pursuit of his career was impeccable, while she had temporarily set aside her own dreams.Zh: 虽然她想支持他的决定，但心中一直有个声音在质问：这一切值得吗？En: Although she wanted to support his decision, a voice within her kept questioning: Is all this worth it?Zh: 正是这种情感上的摒弃感，使她和张的关系越走越远。En: It was this feeling of emotional abandonment that drove a wedge between her and Zhang.Zh: 现在，她只能在西湖边祈祷一切还能回到从前。En: Now, all she could do was pray by West Lake that everything could return to how it was.Zh: 夕阳即将落下，天边泛起了一抹橘红。En: The sun was about to set, painting the sky with a hint of orange-red.Zh: 梅终于见到了张，他站在不远处，一手提着个灯笼，静静地看着湖面。En: Mei finally saw Zhang, standing not far away, holding a lantern and quietly gazing at the lake.Zh: 梅深呼吸，鼓起勇气走过去。En: Taking a deep breath, she summoned the courage to walk over.Zh: “我们聊聊吧，”她轻声说道。En: "Let's talk," she said softly.Zh: “好。”张回答，但语气里充满了不安。En: "Okay." Zhang replied, but his tone was filled with unease.Zh: 两人沉默了一会儿，梅盯着手中的灯笼，不能再犹豫了。En: They were silent for a while, Mei staring at the lantern in her hand, unable to hesitate any longer.Zh: “张，我有很多话想说。我不想你走，不想失去你。”她的声音微微颤抖。En: "Zhang, I have a lot to say. I don't want you to leave; I don't want to lose you," her voice trembled slightly.Zh: “可是，这段时间我总在想，我一直在为你妥协，却也舍弃了自己的梦想。我害怕再这样下去，我们会变成陌生人。”En: "But lately, I've been thinking, I've been compromising for you while abandoning my own dreams. I'm afraid that if this continues, we'll become strangers."Zh: 张陷入了沉思，他没有打断梅的话。En: Zhang sank into thought, not interrupting Mei's words.Zh: “我从来没想过你会这样想。你为什么不早点告诉我呢？”En: "I never thought that you felt this way. Why didn't you tell me earlier?"Zh: “我怕，怕你觉得我不支持你。”梅眼中闪着泪光。En: "I was afraid, afraid you'd think I wasn't supporting you." Tears glistened in Mei's eyes.Zh: 张轻轻叹了口气，握住梅的手。En: Zhang sighed softly, holding Mei's hand.Zh: “我没有意识到这些，我只是一心想给我们创造更好的未来，却忽略了你的感受。”En: "I didn't realize these things. I was just focused on creating a better future for us, but I overlooked your feelings."Zh: 此时，天色已暗，西湖的灯笼一盏盏亮了起来，温暖的光芒包围了他们。En: By now, the sky had darkened, and the lanterns around West Lake one by one illuminated, surrounding them with a warm glow.Zh: 梅感受到一种未曾有过的轻松感。En: Mei felt a lightness she had never experienced before.Zh: “张，我只是希望我们能一同考虑未来，而不是只有一个人去追逐。”En: "Zhang, I just hope we can both consider the future together, rather than just one of us chasing it."Zh: 他们的目光再次在灯光中相遇，张点了点头。En: Their eyes met again in the light of the lanterns, and Zhang nodded.Zh: “我会留下，跟你一起面对。或许我们可以从头再来。”En: "I will stay and face it together with you. Perhaps we can start over."Zh: 梅的心如释重负，紧握住他的手。En: Mei's heart felt relieved, and she held his hand tightly.Zh: “谢谢你愿意留下。”En: "Thank you for being willing to stay."Zh: 冬夜的寒冷似乎变得不再刺骨。En: The winter night's cold seemed no longer biting.Zh: 湖边的对话结束后，梅和张携手走进了灯笼的海洋中，决定重新开始一起生活的旅程。En: After their lakeside conversation, Mei and Zhang walked hand in hand into the sea of lanterns, deciding to begin their journey of living together anew.Zh: 梅终于明白，直面内心的恐惧和诚实，才是感情维系的关键。En: Mei finally understood that facing inner fears and being honest are the keys to maintaining a relationship. Vocabulary Words:tranquil: 静谧rippling: 波动reflection: 倒影gaze: 目光complex: 复杂festive: 节日atmosphere: 气氛disheartened: 心灰意冷impeccable: 无懈可击wedge: 摒弃感sunset: 夕阳hint: 一抹courage: 勇气unease: 不安trembled: 颤抖compromising: 妥协strangers: 陌生人glistened: 闪着sigh: 叹气overlooked: 忽略lanterns: 灯笼illuminated: 亮glow: 光芒lightness: 轻松consider: 考虑nod: 点头relieved: 如释重负biting: 刺骨journey: 旅程maintaining: 维系

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Capturing Cherry Blossoms Amidst Beijing's Lantern Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-19-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在北京的冬天，天色清冷，灯笼花满天都是。En: In the winter of Beijing, the sky was clear and cold, with lanterns everywhere.Zh: 天坛这座古老的建筑，在灯笼的光辉下，显得尤为神秘和壮丽。En: The ancient structure of the Temple of Heaven, under the glow of the lanterns, appeared especially mysterious and magnificent.Zh: 明站在天坛的草坪上，手里握着相机。En: Ming stood on the lawn of the Temple of Heaven, holding a camera in his hand.Zh: 他的心跳有点快，因为他正准备拍摄自己的摄影项目——灯节的樱花。En: His heart was beating a little fast because he was preparing to shoot his own photography project—cherry blossoms during the Lantern Festival.Zh: 明是一位热爱捕捉瞬间的摄影师。En: Ming was a photographer who loved capturing moments.Zh: 他的伙伴丽芬站在他身旁，满脸期待。En: His partner, Lifen, stood beside him, full of anticipation.Zh: 虽然冬天的北京罕见樱花，但明知道这个机会不常有。En: Although cherry blossoms in winter were rare in Beijing, Ming knew this opportunity didn't come often.Zh: 他的导师嘉豪是一位经验丰富的摄影师，虽然有时很严厉，但对明充满了鼓励。En: His mentor, Jiahao, was an experienced photographer who, although sometimes strict, was very encouraging to Ming.Zh: “明，你准备好了吗？”丽芬问。En: "Ming, are you ready?" Lifen asked.Zh: “还差一点。”明回答，“樱花太少了，又有这么多人。”En: "Almost," Ming replied, "There are too few cherry blossoms and so many people."Zh: 今年冬天特别冷，樱花很稀少，给明的拍摄带来不小的挑战。En: This year's winter was particularly cold, and cherry blossoms were very scarce, bringing Ming quite a challenge for his shoot.Zh: 加上灯节的人群拥挤，使得他很难找到合适的角度。En: With the crowds at the Lantern Festival, it was hard for him to find the right angle.Zh: 明犹豫了。En: Ming hesitated.Zh: 他是专注于稀有的樱花，还是转向拍摄节日的盛况呢？En: Should he focus on the rare cherry blossoms, or should he shift to capturing the festivity of the festival?Zh: 他知道，自己必须做出选择。En: He knew he had to make a choice.Zh: 正当时间快要用完时，明突然看到，不远处一个被灯笼照亮的樱花孤独地挂在树枝上，那场景简直是梦幻般的美丽。En: Just as time was running out, Ming suddenly saw a lone cherry blossom illuminated by lanterns not far away, and the scene was simply dreamlike in its beauty.Zh: 周围五彩缤纷的灯笼，正好为构图增添色彩。En: The colorful lanterns around added just the right amount of color to the composition.Zh: 那瞬间，明毫不犹豫地按下快门。En: In that moment, Ming pressed the shutter without hesitation.Zh: 这是他期待已久的完美画面。En: This was the perfect picture he had been waiting for.Zh: “你做到了！”丽芬兴奋地说。En: "You did it!" Lifen said excitedly.Zh: 在一旁的嘉豪拍拍明的肩膀，“很好，明。你找到了光与影之间的平衡。你抓住了这一刻。”En: Jiahao, standing nearby, patted Ming on the shoulder, "Well done, Ming. You found the balance between light and shadow. You captured the moment."Zh: 明微笑着，看着自己的照片，他对自己的艺术视角有了更多的信心。En: Ming smiled, looking at his photo; he gained more confidence in his artistic perspective.Zh: 他明白了适应和在意外的瞬间中发现美的重要性。En: He understood the importance of adapting and finding beauty in unexpected moments.Zh: 他不仅抓住了樱花的美丽，还成长为了一位真正的摄影师。En: He not only captured the beauty of the cherry blossoms but also grew into a true photographer. Vocabulary Words:lantern: 灯笼ancient: 古老structure: 建筑mysterious: 神秘magnificent: 壮丽capturing: 捕捉anticipation: 期待rare: 罕见opportunity: 机会experienced: 经验丰富strict: 严厉scarce: 稀少challenge: 挑战angle: 角度hesitated: 犹豫festivity: 盛况lone: 孤独illuminated: 照亮dreamlike: 梦幻般composition: 构图pressed: 按下shutter: 快门moment: 瞬间balance: 平衡perspective: 视角adapting: 适应unexpected: 意外grown: 成长captured: 抓住confidence: 信心

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Illuminating Dreams: Mei's Lantern of Change & Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-04-08-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 村庄坐落在连绵起伏的小山之间，覆盖着一层柔和的白雪。En: A village nestled between rolling hills was covered with a soft layer of white snow.Zh: 在冬天的空气中，红色和金色的灯笼在传统瓦屋顶的飞檐下轻轻摇曳。En: In the winter air, the red and gold lanterns gently swayed under the eaves of traditional tiled roofs.Zh: 狭窄的石板路通向村里的学校，空气中弥漫着节日食物的香味，还有村民们准备庆祝活动的笑声。En: Narrow stone paths led to the village school, filled with the aroma of festive food and the laughter of villagers preparing for celebrations.Zh: 梅是一名安静的高中生。En: Mei was a quiet high school student.Zh: 她总是躲在教室的角落里。En: She always hid in the corner of the classroom.Zh: 不太喜欢说话，却有着深刻的思考。En: Not fond of speaking, yet she had deep thoughts.Zh: 这一年冬天的元宵节，学校举办灯会。En: This year's Lantern Festival in winter, the school held a lantern fair.Zh: 梅心里有一个秘密的愿望，她想做一个最美丽的灯笼，来打动她的朋友浩。En: Mei had a secret wish in her heart; she wanted to make the most beautiful lantern to impress her friend Hao.Zh: 浩是梅的童年玩伴。En: Hao was Mei's childhood playmate.Zh: 他总是充满活力，对生活充满了渴望。En: He was always full of energy and a zest for life.Zh: 但梅不知道如何表达自己对浩的感情。En: But Mei didn't know how to express her feelings for Hao.Zh: 她的对手静，是一个外向和有才华的同学，静的创意很棒，而且她也喜欢浩。En: Her rival Jing was an outgoing and talented classmate, whose creativity was great, and she also liked Hao.Zh: 梅感到有些不安。En: Mei felt a bit uneasy.Zh: 老师宣布灯会的比赛规则后，梅决定找她的奶奶帮忙。En: After the teacher announced the competition rules for the lantern fair, Mei decided to seek help from her grandmother.Zh: 奶奶是村里有名的手工艺人。En: Her grandmother was a renowned artisan in the village.Zh: 很多年前，她传授给村民们传统的灯笼制作技艺。En: Many years ago, she taught the villagers the traditional art of making lanterns.Zh: “奶奶，我想做一个特别的灯笼给学校的灯会。”梅小声说。En: “Grandma, I want to make a special lantern for the school's lantern fair,” Mei said softly.Zh: “你有好想法吗？”奶奶拿起一块红布。En: “Do you have a good idea?” her grandmother asked, picking up a piece of red cloth.Zh: “我想做一个有雪花和小山图案的灯笼。En: “I want to make a lantern with snowflake and mountain patterns.Zh: 那样可以代表我们的村子。”梅回答。En: That could represent our village,” Mei replied.Zh: 奶奶微笑着点头。En: Her grandmother nodded with a smile.Zh: 她开始教梅如何裁剪和缝制。En: She began teaching Mei how to cut and sew.Zh: 梅学得很认真，她的手慢慢熟练起来。En: Mei learned very seriously, and slowly her hands became more skillful.Zh: 元宵节的晚上，学校里灯火辉煌。En: On the night of the Lantern Festival, the school was brilliantly lit.Zh: 五颜六色的灯笼点亮了整个校园。En: Colored lanterns illuminated the entire campus.Zh: 梅也紧张地等待着，她的灯笼在一个不起眼的桌子上摆着。En: Mei waited nervously; her lantern was placed on an inconspicuous table.Zh: 灯展开始，大家都聚集在一起，观赏各式各样的灯笼。En: As the lantern display began, everyone gathered to admire the various lanterns.Zh: 此时，一缕灯光照亮了梅的灯笼。En: At that moment, a beam of light illuminated Mei's lantern.Zh: 灯笼上精致的图案像是活起来了一样，顿时吸引了所有人的目光。En: The exquisite patterns on the lantern seemed to come alive, instantly capturing everyone's attention.Zh: 浩惊讶地看着这个灯笼，慢慢走向前来。En: Hao looked at the lantern in surprise and slowly walked toward it.Zh: “梅，这是你做的？”浩抬起头，惊讶又欣慰地问。En: “Mei, did you make this?” Hao raised his head, asking in amazement and with a sense of relief.Zh: 梅点了点头，心中充满了喜悦。En: Mei nodded, her heart filled with joy.Zh: “你做得真好。我从来不知道你这么有创意。”浩笑着说。En: “You did great. I never knew you were so creative,” Hao said with a smile.Zh: 那一刻，梅感到前所未有的自信。En: At that moment, Mei felt unprecedented confidence.Zh: 而浩的称赞让她更加坚定，她决定以后要多尝试创造性活动。En: And Hao's praise made her more determined; she decided to try more creative activities in the future.Zh: 从那天起，梅变得更加开朗。En: From that day on, Mei became more cheerful.Zh: 她开始积极参与学校的活动。En: She started to actively participate in school activities.Zh: 她和浩的友情也更进一步，如今他们有了共同的梦想和目标。En: Her friendship with Hao deepened, and now they had shared dreams and goals.Zh: 村子的冬天虽然寒冷，但梅的心中却充满了温暖。En: Although the village's winter was cold, Mei's heart was filled with warmth.Zh: 村庄里，漫天的灯光照亮了他们的未来。En: Throughout the village, the brilliant lights illuminated their future. Vocabulary Words:nestled: 坐落swayed: 摇曳eaves: 飞檐aroma: 香味lantern: 灯笼festive: 节日rival: 对手uneasy: 不安announce: 宣布renowned: 有名artisan: 手工艺人patterns: 图案exquisite: 精致inconspicuous: 不起眼illuminated: 点亮admire: 观赏astonishment: 惊讶determined: 坚定creative: 创意participate: 参与unprecedented: 前所未有cheerful: 开朗zest: 渴望tiled: 瓦childhood: 童年talented: 有才华sew: 缝制beam: 一缕capturing: 吸引warmth: 温暖

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