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My guest this week is Brian Davis of Wooden Sleepers.I have known Brian for nearly twenty years now, and it is a joy to watch his brand and business grow the right way - slow and steady.We discuss relaunching his retail store, partnership with LL Bean, good American vintage, working with Todd Snyder, and more.**This episode is brought to you by Grand Seiko

The Faculty remake is coming?Robert Eggers has no desire to make a modern set movieTarantino says current movie era is worst ever?Barbarian director to make Resident EvilLocked trailer reviewAlien Earth trailer reviewUpdated Sinners trailer reviewRiffraff trailer reviewJoin us live each Thursday around 8:30 pm eastern @Spitball Media - YouTubeAudio Podcast direct download link available morning after (right click and save): https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/64066727/download.mp3Bonus content and exclusive episodes patreon.com/spitballmediaOpening title music by White Bat Audiosocials:Twitter: @Spitball_media Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @spitballmediaJon: @iamjondraperShah: @planet.mondo @nuclearheatBrian: @bshowbrian

Almost halfway thru Season 6 and what a wild ride it is! The girls are reminded that Florida is the only state without mountains. Who knew? (They didn't). They talk about the pros and cons of a hot vs cold sandwich. Amanda discloses a very serious disease she has, of which she does not remember the name and Maggie talks about her sleep talking + sleep walking diesease. They're so thrilled to be sponsored by Sierra Nevada. Maggie is still thriled to see more epsiodes with Mike in prison and even thinks there should be a spinoff of this storyline! And the Suits wardrobe team finally has a miss in that awful shirt Rachel wore to see Professor Dunbar. I guess they'll forget about it since she'll eventually run off and marry a Prince!  Visit onlysuitsfans.com for all things OSF!  Whether you're watching it for the first time or third time, this podcast is made for SUITS fans and only SUITS fans. Join comedians and sister-sin-LAW Amanda Austin and Maggie Rieth Austin as they brief you on each and every episode of the beloved procedural law drama. They might not have a degree in law but hey, neither did Mike Ross! 

Vancouver continues to be the favorite city I've ever been to, largely due to what is arguably the best city park in North America: Stanley Park. Plus, a non-sponsored holiday gift guide for urbanists, listed below. We discuss: 00:00 Vancouver is the best. 00:49 The marvel of Stanley Park. 02:17 Density and nature. 03:19 Vancouver's natural setting. 07:20 Winter challenges and urban mobility. 08:09 Embracing weather with proper clothing. 10:08 Holiday gift guide and final thoughts. For context: On Stanley Park (via City of Vancouver). Vancouver density map (via Census Mapper). A NON-SPONSORED HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR URBANISTS (short, to make it easier on you). Walking boots — Blundstones. Versatile down jacket — Patagonia (higher price), or LL Bean (lower cost). Pocket-sized journal — Field Notes. Layers + basics — Muji. Cheap headphones that allow you to still hear your surroundings — basic-ass apple earpods. Tote bag that zips — you choose. Transit pass — from your local transit authority. Bikeshare membership — from your local bikeshare.

Tuesday Teaser is UP! With Adversity Advantage's Doug Bopst! He is getting married!!!! Plus email, freestyle, songs and good times! AI notes below and links to Patreon and Dopey West!   Go Listen to the real episode at https://www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Dopey West Tickets: https://buytickets.at/thedopeyfoundation/1484803

11 - 19 - 24 NORTHERN LIGHTS AT LL BEAN by Maine's Coast 93.1

Introduction to L.L. Bean:Join us as we dive into the history of L.L. Bean, founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean. Known for its high-quality outdoor gear and apparel, L.L. Bean is a brand you can trust. As a Realtor who shops here, I can personally vouch for their exceptional products. Stick around till the end for some great tips for visitors!Location and Store Details:Location: Freeport, Maine.Open: 24/7, 365 days a year.Size: Over 200,000 square feet of retail space.Store Layout and Departments:Explore the vast sections of the store, including:ClothingFootwearOutdoor equipmentHome goods Discover unique features like the Hunting & Fishing Store, Bike, Boat & Ski Store, and Home Store.Special Features and Attractions:Iconic Bean Boot sculpture at the entrance.In-store events and workshops on outdoor skills.Seasonal attractions like the winter Northern Lights display and summer Outdoor Discovery Programs.Customer Experience:L.L. Bean is renowned for its exceptional customer service and famous return policy. Enjoy interactive displays, hands-on testing areas for products, and a cozy in-store café offering local Maine flavors.Community and Environmental Initiatives:Learn about L.L. Bean's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, including partnerships with local conservation organizations and community events.Tips for Visitors:Best Times to Visit: Avoid crowds by visiting during off-peak hours.Nearby Attractions: Explore outlet shopping and local dining in Freeport.Seasonal Activities: Make the most of your visit with our recommendations for seasonal activities and tours.Conclusion:Recap why the L.L. Bean Flagship Store is a must-visit destination in Maine. Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore the store and experience Maine's outdoor heritage.Like and subscribe for more amazing activities and things to do in Maine. Remember, "If you Make Maine Your Home, you don't have to do it alone!"

With so much personal information online these days, NBC's Vicky Nguyen shares a lesson in enhancing online safety and security. Also, the story behind the brand L.L. Bean and its mission to help people embrace the outdoors. Plus, Sutton Foster and Michael Urie discuss teaming up in the Broadway show ‘Once Upon a Mattress,' a hilarious music take on the classic fairytale ‘The Princess and the Pea.' 

(Intro) Hot Dogs (5TYNTK) FRG Indictments, Bomb Threat, USM Parking Complaints, Sketchers vs. LL Bean, MLB Draft (Dirty) RIP Joe Bryant.  Ingrid Andress was drunk.  Drake's home flooded. Not Like Us the video game.  MGK gets fangs. (Topic) If you could play one song for the aliens what would it be? (Outro) Extended Stay

In this inspiring episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we sit down with Scarlet Batchelor, the Chief Growth Officer of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC). Scarlet shares her passion for getting more people into the great outdoors and discusses AMC's mission and cool initiates for the endurance community of New England and beyond.  Through partnerships with organizations like the Outdoor Industry Association, LL Bean, and the Gravel Adventure Field Guide, AMC is making significant strides in promoting outdoor activities and conservation as a place where nature finds community. One of the highlights of our conversation is AMC's new initiative in Maine: The Gravel Adventure Field Guide in the Maine Woods. This project, developed in collaboration with local landowners, opens up hundreds of miles of trails for gravel biking and other outdoor adventures. Scarlet also explains the role of AMC's 11 chapters across the Northeast and their efforts to double membership by engaging new outdoor enthusiasts. From hosting exciting events to offering educational experiences like winter hiking and skiing workshops, AMC is dedicated to fostering a love for the outdoors.Throughout the episode, we give honorable mentions to some fantastic organizations and events, including The Ranger, the MA, NH, and ME Offices of Outdoor Recreation, VT Overland, The Outdoor Journey Fund, Community Rowing, Team Keep It Tight, TrailsFest, Raven White Mountain Marathon, Bay Circuit Trail, New England National Scenic Trail, the Dirty Project (Prouty), and Bissel Brothers Beer.Join the Appalachian Mountain Club today and become part of a community that values the beauty and restorative power of nature. Visit Outdoors.org to learn more.Tune in now to get inspired and discover how you can get involved and/or enjoy in the great outdoors of New England!Art & Eric embark on a journey to showcase and celebrate the endurance sports community in New England.

Punches, Dear Joey letters, green paint, and LL Bean catalogs… We're headed towards the end now!Season 6, Episode 20 - “Catch-22”From streaming: As Eddie surprises Joey with an elaborate end-of-the-school-year gift, Pacey's dreams come crashing down on the heels of a favorite stock's meltdown.

LLBean refused services to a conservative group, Wisconsin superintendent resigns after complaining about white people, & being a Swifty is apparently racist. Get links & full episode on Substack: underreportedstories.substack.com 

In Hour two, Hoch lists several factoids working against Miami in KC tomorrow including their road playoff win drought. While recapping the regular season, we come to the realization that the Dolphins blowing the win vs Tennessee really derailed their season. Plus, a detour thanks to Hoch's love for LL Bean. 

Andee and Tyler from Act.ion_plan are back to join us for our Travel Tips segment of the podcast, and today's topic is Acadia National Park in Maine! Tune in to hear about a few hiking trails and the campground they stayed at in Acadia, as well as a few other things to do nearby! Thunder Hole note: All websites still say to go 2 hours before high tide. Like we mentioned, we went there two hours before, as well as a few other times throughout the day, and never got to see it at is fullest. Andee and Tyler mentioned it looked to be ¾ to low tide. Perhaps the best time to see it is the posted sign, 2 hours before high tide, but it just doesn't always thunder? Links: Schoodic Woods Campground - Acadia National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) Coastal Hikes - Acadia National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) Recreation.gov - Camping, Cabins, RVs, Permits, Passes & More Govee - Making Your Life Smarter Cadillac Mountain - Acadia National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) Hike Bar Island Trail (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) L.L.Bean Flagship Store - Freeport, ME 04032 (llbean.com) Roosevelt Campobello International Park   *All content from atravelpath.com, including but not limited to The Travel Path Podcast and social media platforms, is designed to share general information. We are not experts and the information is not designed to serve as legal, financial, or tax advice. Always do your own research and due diligence before making a decision.   all right so Andy and Tyler welcome back thank you for giving us all the details on your travel and how you got there in episode one so today we're going to be talking about one specific location that you guys have really enjoyed so where are we talking about oh we're gonna talk about a kadia national park and that's in Maine right that is in Maine yep towards the I guess it's towards the middle yeah southern side so what makes a kbso special for you guys well this year when we went was actually our first year going that was our go last year when we for our first year of travels but we had a couple mishaps and so we never got to work our way up there so this year when we made it it was like the huzzah we did it perfect now for someone who likes to do what type of activities you got kind of a mix of activi is up there so it's a national park there's a lot of hiking um it's near the ocean so there's water sports although it's might be a little cold for that um there's the seashore so there's um stuff to do on the seashore um you can cross across into an island at low tide and then it's also a historic town that um has a lot of history from people that would go up there to escape the heat during the summer months so uh there's all sorts of activities it's it's got shopping too for people who want to do that it's kind of a destination Town nice now to get the full ay experience how long do you think somebody should plan to stay there we stayed a week um I would say probably too because there was a lot um to do in the first night day um it rained so there wasn't much that we could do for like the hiking um uh we stayed at one of the campgrounds in the National Park uh it's called scoic n some Campground I think and they actually um certain times they have a shuttle that takes you actually to like the downtown area nice now you guys have a bigger rig so you were probably unhooking and driving your truck everywhere right was it pretty like you needed a car to get everywhere right yeah cuz I remember when we went to aadia there's some of those mountains you feel like you're really climbing up them for a while yeah we did um the Cadillac Mountain and you can drive up there or you can hike up there we drove and then hiked that that was a neat drive up to Cadillac Mountain yeah we went up to Cadillac Mountain for um Sunrise one morning and that was beautiful yeah we'll have to try that do that next time we go up there we missed it that's just a reason to get back there right exactly yeah Cadillac Mountain that's it's the first glimpse of Sunrise when you're on the East Coast that's the first that you're up I forget the altitude but that's like the first place the Sun hits on the East Coast oh yeah I didn't know that think when we were up there we watched the sunrise at Cadillac Mountain we did a bunch of stuff in the park and then we came back and watched the sunset from the same location it was pretty neat yeah oh well yeah what time of year did you guys go we actually went for the 4th of July um I was very very looking at a camp spot I think like I think like a couple days before and then we stay for a few days after the 4th of July so we got to see like the F they do like this huge firework like Extravaganza and everything too um down in Bar Harbor wow very cool now I guess probably in July a lot of those water sports were um still pretty active oh yeah because I think when we went we went in November so it was um very chilly a lot of things were closed um so we kind of had the town to oursel and it wasn't overly crowded which was nice but we did see a lot of areas for like kaying and bike rentals but they were obviously all shut down in the winter um that would have been really fun to experience in the summertime the beauty of visiting Acadia in November I think they closed the last week in October but the beauty of visiting in November is it's empty but at the same time like Bar Harbor shuts down so there was like we went to one restaurant like the entire time when we were in Bar Harbor yeah it was packed when they were there it was all sorts of activity I imagine how was that the four I imagine it's probably the most crowded it gets the summertime the 4th of July weekend how was maneuvering that Campground the summer parking how was that so the campground we stayed at was across from Bar Harbor so it was not super busy it's on the other side there's another Island over there so it was what a 30 minute drive to Bar Harbor 30 40 yeah 30 30 something like that um so our Campground is not super busy yeah um very peaceful over there getting into Bar Harbor though you probably get up early if you want to get there for the crowd uh we went we went hiking on the uh I think it's just called The Beach Walk yeah which is a Scenic walk that uh people used to do back in the day and so um we got up early and walked that in the morning and it was very yeah we got to walk the dogs and they were all excited because they got to go out and do a little hike with us yeah so is it pretty dog friendly in aadia did you find um with some spots yes there was other places that um said said like no dogs allowed and it like on recreation.gov is where I found like a lot of the different things and they said don't bring your dog like almost but but there was some that most to the National Park is dog friendly yeah and then going in the summertime I'm sure I know in that first episode you touched on the app goie you downloaded in the summertime having a dog if you're doing a trail where they're not dog friendly having that temperature sensor where you can get notified on your phone the temperature and the RV I'm sure you used that when you were in aadia yeah we're pretty comfortable with how we manage the dogs we usually have full hups so we leave the AC on and then we check them every couple hours um through the gooby and um through the through the ring uh cameras so um they're fine we we don't usually take the dogs to a lot of our activities we usually um do separate activities just for them so we'll take them to the forest or whatever we'll take them for walks and then we'll go do our thing so they do sit in in the the motor home for most of our travels yeah on their own little Adventure cool so what about um like once the sun goes down and it's later what was there to do at night um there's the whole down down near Bar Harbor area that you can go and and shop and eat and there's a little bit of nightlife I wasn't expecting it for there to be honest because it seems like the town that like everyone just wants to go shopping and then eating and then that's about it but there was a couple places that you can go at night when we went to Bar Harbor and ATI was actually before we got our van so we just we drove we stayed in a hotel and um we stayed the far Harbor Inn which was beautiful and they had an awesome restaurant they had a really good spa for anybody that you know wants a little bit of TLC and relaxation when they're there definitely check that out but the hiking and all the different Trails were pretty awesome as well yeah any of your favorite Trails or anywhere that you went there that you um really enjoyed we like that beachwalk yeah the beachwalk was fun Cadillac Mountain which we already talked about um there's the um Island that you can cross over to at low tide speaking of low tide I think when we went there was um what was that area where when it was really low and the waves came in a Thunder Hole Thunder Hole oh we we did see that that's on the beach I remember Thunder Hole it the sign that it tells you I think it tells you to go at a certain time at high tide or two hours before high tide I think it's wrong now because we drove around that loop I think four or five times trying to hit it at the right time we never saw it when it was like blasting you know way up did do you remember like what time frame like in relation to high tie that was by chance or was it just we got lucky we I think we got lucky we get lucky a lot Andy's extremely luy so oh yeah it was early morning it was like seven to 8 o'clock in the morning because reles high low time there's a another group and they're like oh it's actually going like if I had to guess based on where the tide was I would guess it was close to low tide I probably was not the peak low tide but it was probably 3/4 of the way through low tide that's just a guess though based on what the tide looked like I have no idea what it was looked at like at low tide though so yeah it's one of those things you want to manage your expectations cuz you know you see videos of it looks amazing but if you get there at the wrong time it's like it doesn't really look like too much we were there I think we saw it was blasting pretty high but it wasn't you know what we had seen before on videos but the first time we went there I don't think it was even making a noise yeah it was pretty unimpressive we probably should explain for people who aren't familiar Thunder Hole it's almost like an underwater cave right the way the tide comes in it like it sucks the water and it just blasts it makes like a thunderous sound that's how I remember video of it too yeah yeah you walk down in and there's a little cave and like yeah it's pretty Co it's definitely something you want to check out if you go to um aadia for sure so as far as um I know we've talked about there's a lot of different restaurants and options but anything favorite wise for breakfast lunch or dinner yeah if you're in a kadia you definitely want to do Lobster there's a little lobster shop that we went to kind of Cool vibe if you're able to think of it I'll I'll keep it in this podcast and I'll put a link in the description so people can check it out there we go we can we'll send it to you afterwards they'll find it yeah definitely not a shortage of good food and I think too like if you're driving through New England towards Acadia put um I don't know if you guys did this but we stopped in um Portland Maine first and that actually we did too you did too and then while you're making that drive up north we passed or we actually stopped at the LL Bean I don't know if it was the headquarters but they have a huge outlet and if you're looking to get hiking gear or anything LL Bean they have everything you possibly need you can make a stop there on your way to a to Acadia look out for the L Bean shop and then enjoy aadia Bar Harbor nice yeah and if you want to drive farther north you can hit that Canadian border which is a really neat area up there yeah very true that's not far you keep going the Eastern Eastern most point um they got a lot of cool towns you can cross over into Canada it's very neat area you can go to the Roosevelt uh park that's up there and see all the history of all the New Yorkers that used to go up there to vacation and they have a whole museum on the the Canadian US relations and all that kind of stuff it's a lot of fun yeah that and there's a bunch of ligh houses up there too yep lot of ligh houses oh perfect so bring your passports if you want to extend your uh extend your T your travels and just go into the or even just to do a day trip it the day trips were totally worth going too and don't let the Border agents actually they'll ask you all sorts of random questions but they just they just talk tough that's a good tip don't get intimidated yeah pretty much here for the ligh houses right cool so we're going to segment into the 3 two one countdown of final three questions of the podcast so what are three things to do in or around aadia that you would recommend doing definitely the cic mountain yep Cadillac would be number one hiking and driving would you have a I mean obviously hiking takes a bit longer but yeah I mean if you like hiking then go for it um the driving and then doing the hike afterwards was yeah you get to the top and there's some little little hiking you can do up there it is we hiked around the top too and it's neat it's it's just a huge Boulder is what it seems like you're walking I I forget how far we walked but it was a really neat and we'll overlay some photos we took when we were doing that if you're watching this on YouTube but it is a neat hike yeah around the top and beautiful view of the harbor yeah yeah Bar Harbor yep the porcupine Islands you can look out and see beachwalk I would do um there's a little there's a little Beach area next to the beachwalk at the beginning of it um that's kind of cool you could check out in a little Cove uh you cross over to the island that would be something fun to do and if anybody had two complaints or things that they wish they had prepared for what would they be about aadia or the Bar Harbor area it's okay if it rains you can still do things yeah might might be really rainy I like how you flip that into a positive but it's still fun just to do something like just get a rain jacket get an umbrella like you could still walk around yeah be prepared with the rain Jack when we were main the entire time we were Maine it was raining so um be prepared to have rain yeah the the other complaints would be that it's a tourist town there's going to be lots of people there you know it's it caters to the healthy so be prepared to spend some money and lobster will be expensive too so unless you want to just hike you know if you want to enjoy the the night life just be prepared that it is a tourist town all right one last question what is one thing you simply cannot leave a Cadia National Park without doing getting Lobster how yeah probably Lobster I think it was worth it then it was worth the you have to do main lobster that's yeah what are the the lobster with the B what was that the roll can't leave without getting lobster roll at least once gotta are you guys hot lobster roll or cold lobster roll people I like both I don't know I think I only had cold but I feel like cot would be better yeah I like hot yeah on the like y Lobster soup's pretty good too Lobster Lobster bis yeah so we'll link that restaurant you guys went to like I mentioned before and yeah Andy and Tyler thank you guys for coming on the show again look at the first episode we watched and where can my audience find out more about you guys um just Instagram follow us on Instagram hit up Andy she'll talk to you perfect and that's Instagram action plan act. iore plan Andy and Tyler thank you guys for coming on thank you thank you guys

11 - 10 - 23 GRINCH AND THE LL BEAN XMAS TREE by Maine's Coast 93.1

The most recent session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee is taking place right now in Saudi Arabia, and it was just announced that they are inscribing the 25th World Heritage Site in the United States — a group of eight ancient earthwork sites in southern Ohio — the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks. In this episode, we'll delve into what's known of the history of the Earthworks and how a World Heritage Site gets listed. Today's show was sponsored by L.L.Bean: Follow the hashtag #beanoutsider, and visit LLBean.com to find great gear for exploring the national parks.  And by Solo Stove: Use promo code PARKS20 to get $20 off your next purchase of $200 or more at solostove.com.

We are returning from our summer hiatus and resuming season 3 with a renewed appreciation for Harold hijinks, Everwood sex dens, teen angst, and the Doctors Handy. We dedicate this episode and this season to the memory of our dad, Treat Williams. If you too would like to honor Treat Williams we have some links below to organizations that benefit the Manchester, VT community (Treat's chosen home) if you would like to donate, but we also recommend: visiting an apple orchard, planting a tree, enjoying nature, appreciating aviation, wearing an LLBean barn coat, retweeting inspirational videos with the caption "bravo", and generally being a good person. Thanks for listening, we're glad to be back! Season 3, Episode 4: The Birds and the Batteries Season 3, Episode 5: Sacrifice Season 3, Episode 6: Shoot the Moon -- Donation links: The Vermont Community Foundation Sugarbush Soaring Flight Experience for Youth Merck Forest & Farmland Center Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home Southern Vermont Arts Center -- The Everwood Pinecast is a seasonal recap podcast about the WB original TV series Everwood, that aired from 2002-2006. Everwood is available for streaming on HBO Max. Everwood was created by Greg Berlanti and starred Treat Williams, Gregory Smith, Vivien Cardone, Emily VanCamp, Chris Pratt, Debra Mooney, Stephanie Niznik, John Beasley, Sarah Lancaster, Marcia Cross, and Tom Amandes. If you like our show, please rate and review! We're proud members of of the Thought Bubble Audio podcast network. Visit thoughtbubbleaudio.com to find all of their shows, including tv review shows, pop culture weeklies like Beer With Geeks, and our podcast, Hatewatch With Us.

Today I'm chatting with the founder of Collectors Corner NY, Wes Wynne. Wes and I have been buddies for a few years now and while his business has grown significantly, his collecting and dealing philosophies have remained unchanged. What I love about CCNY is that you always get an eclectic offering, from LL Bean signed Hamilton's to rare white gold Rolex day-dates. Wes' background actually is in music and tech, but his analytical and technical prowess translates perfectly into his watch business. While focusing on a diverse offering, he takes pride in the condition of each and every piece and the detailed writeup each one gets. Be sure to take a look at his website and social channels when you get a minute, as there are a lot of exciting pieces coming available soon. Alright, this is my buddy Wes Wynne, for Collectors Gene Radio.Collectors Corner NY Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/collectors.corner.ny/Collectors Corner NY Website - https://collectorscornerny.com/

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Have you ever wondered about the power of effective storytelling in business? Join us as we host Dave, a master in the world of branding, known for his fascinating transition from a quantitative modeler to a leading branding expert. Dave takes us on his journey, detailing his understanding of brand equity, its application in business strategy, and the crucial role of branding in addressing societal issues. Hear about his commitment to helping businesses harness the power of brand strategies and creating lasting impressions.Dave throws light on how businesses can use signature stories to break through defensive barriers and create a strong emotional connection with their audience. Learn from the story of LL Bean, a company that effectively used narratives to communicate their brand and stand out. Dave emphasizes the significance of brand visibility, relevance, and credibility in building a solid, long-term asset, making for an insightful conversation you don't want to miss.Additionally, we delve into branding's role in innovation. Dave shares tips to help brands differentiate themselves and the strategy behind constructing a brand portfolio. We also discuss how branding can convey a company's social purpose, further strengthening its relevance in the market. As we conclude the episode, we encourage you to explore more of Dave's work and the importance of branding in creating a lasting impact. This episode promises to enrich your understanding of branding and its power in shaping business success. So, why wait? Tune in now!https://prophet.com/author/david-aaker/Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Follow The Brand! We hope you enjoyed learning about the latest marketing trends and strategies in Personal Branding, Business and Career Development, Financial Empowerment, Technology Innovation, and Executive Presence. To keep up with the latest insights and updates from us, be sure to follow us at 5starbdm.com. See you next time on Follow The Brand!

Today we are joined by another dream guest of mine - Mirna Valerio. Let me tell you a bit about her! Mirna Valerio is a native of Brooklyn, NY, a former educator and XC coach, ultramarathoner, cyclist and skier, DEI facilitator, and author of the memoir, A Beautiful Work in Progress.  She began running in high school, recommitted to the sport after a health scare in 2008 and started her blog Fatgirlrunning—about her experiences as a larger woman in a world of thinner endurance athletes— while training for her first marathon.  Mirna's athletic story has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Runner's World, on NBC Nightly News, CNN, and in the viral documentary short, REI Presents The Mirnavator. Her writing has been featured in Women's Running, Self, Outside, and Runner's World. In 2018 she was chosen as a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year; in 2019 was featured on GMA, and has since then appeared on the Kelly Clarkson Show, Access Daily, and The Today Show. Her partners include LLBean, Ford Bronco, Lululemon, Salsa Cycles, Darn Tough Vermont, Hydro Flask, and Garmin.  She currently lives and trains in Vermont and is wholeheartedly enamored and obsessed with downhill skiing.  Mirna and I talk about: Her journey from blogger to published author - as she writes about her running life Writing nonfiction and fiction Her current project about Black Joy and the natural world How she handles feedback and rejection  How she decided to write her first fiction novel during nanowrimo Wild writing Legacy And so much more. We laugh a LOT in this one, and my sound definitely goes in and out so I'm sorry, but it was a great conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. You can find Mirna on IG @themirnavator Or head over to her website:  www.themirnavator.com And you can learn more about me at https://www.safiyarobinson.com/

Cindy Marshall is the Founder and CEO of SHINE Strategy, a strategic consulting company committed to helping brands drive profit and ROI. She is also the Chief Digital Officer at Jane, a curated marketplace with more than 2,000 shops. As an accomplished chief marketing officer, Cindy has developed working relationships with over 50 well-known brands, including Vera Bradley, Performance Bicycle, Strand Bookstore, Annie Selke, and LL Bean. Beyond her efforts as a company head, Cindy serves as a board member of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle, an elite women's society of executives at leading retailers and brands. In this episode… Direct-to-consumer (DTC) is an e-commerce marketing strategy where brands sell products directly to consumers. In addition to benefiting manufacturers, the DTC model offers consumers advantages like higher lifetime values, improved relationships, and effortless omnichannel experiences. Despite the many pros of DTC marketing, the model also presents several cons. The DTC e-commerce industry experiences widespread complications with marketing strategies such as paid search, feed optimization, and performance max campaigns. However, marketing strategists like Cindy Marshall provide solutions through the use of a roadmap. Roadmaps are campaign evaluations offering insights on brand logistics and the changes needed for business growth. The process includes strategic and content planning, data management integration, and talent solutions. In this episode of the Up Arrow Podcast, William Harris welcomes Cindy Marshall, Founder and CEO of SHINE Strategy, to talk about DTC marketing strategies. Cindy discusses the SHINE roadmap, common challenges in the retail industry, and universal e-commerce branding advice.

At the close of the 2019 visitor season, the JFK National Historic Site closed its doors, the collections were safely secured, and the site prepared for an extensive facelift. The plan involved the installation of an accessible visitor center, along with other much-needed maintenance. Originally set to begin in early 2020, unforeseen hurdles like the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the work to 2022. Now, in 2023, the work is finally reaching completion. Since its opening in 1969, the site has undergone very few major renovations. There was a significant structural project in 1986, involving repair of the basement floors, improving an exterior staircase, and the addition of a small visitor center and retail shop in the basement of JFK's birthplace. However, as years passed, this 1986 visitor center grew outdated and remained inaccessible to many visitors with disabilities. A change was due. Written By Chris Linn Hosted By Jason Epperson Sponsored by LLBean www.llbean.com/guide and Campendium www.campendium.com

Embark on an exploration of the remarkable women who blazed trails within the National Park Service. Join us as we delve into the lives of Betty Reid Soskin, Dr. Beatrice Willard, Florence Bascom, and more. From Betty's groundbreaking role as the oldest park ranger to Dr. Willard's botanical discoveries and Florence's pioneering work in geology, discover the resilience, passion, and enduring contributions of these extraordinary women as they shaped conservation and preserved history, leaving an indelible mark on our national parks.  Written by Dr. Charlotte Hacker Hosted by Jason Epperson Sponsored by LLBean www.llbean.com/guide and Campendium www.campendium.com  

Arizona conjures up images of desert washes, enormous saguaro cacti with arms stretching to the sky, and endless sunshine regardless of the season. But if you travel north to Flagstaff, the environment changes dramatically. Situated at nearly 7000 feet elevation, Flagstaff is surrounded by Coconino National Forest. The many varieties of evergreen trees in the forest color the area green, even in the winter: spruce, fir, pine, cypress, and juniper – multiple types of each. Snow falls in abundance here, as evidenced by the blizzard of 2023.  From a national park perspective, this area is dominated by the Grand Canyon in many people's minds. But a plethora of other National Park Service sites fill this part of the state.  Nestled on the outskirts of Flagstaff is a pair of national monuments accessed for a single entrance fee. Located seventeen miles apart, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument and Wupatki National Monument preserve two vastly different worlds: cinder fields versus limestone and sandstone pueblos.  Written by Lauren Eisenberg Davis Hosted by Jason Epperson Sponsored by LLBean www.llbean.com/guide and Campendium www.campendium.com

In this episode, we interview Barbara, a technical founder who has significantly impacted the tech industry. Barbara is the creator of a Clubhouse group called Let's Imagine Life with Ladies at It, which helps women learn to code and expand their knowledge and skills in tech. With over 3000 members, the group celebrates women in tech and encourages men to bring more women onto their teams. She is also passionate about helping other women reach their potential and make a difference in the tech industry. Recently, she launched an initiative with a nonprofit and an organization in Angola to get 100 Portuguese-speaking African women coding. She has already hired one of them as a QA analyst for her company.   During the interview, Barbara shares her entrepreneurial journey, including how she started in tech and her experience with hackathons. She also talks about her successful software company that is used in over 4000 stores in the US, Canada, and Japan, and her experience creating algorithms for gift receipts and point-of-sale systems.   Additionally, Barbara shares insights into the value of equity versus raises, and how she used her experience with a previous startup to start her own business, Freeing Returns. She explains how her team won a hackathon sponsored by WorldPay and ended up receiving $75,000 in cash and prizes for their solution to fix returns. This success led to WorldPay becoming one of the first customers of Freeing Returns, and the CTO of WorldPay becoming a mentor to Barbara, opening many doors for her in the tech industry.   If your company is looking to scale its AI initiatives, head over to Tesoro AI (www.tesoroai.com). We are experts in AI strategy, staff augmentation, and AI product development. Founder Bio: Barbara Jones is the founder/CEO of Lillii RNB Inc which is doing business as Freeing Returns.  Barbara has been in the Retail Technology sector for over 20 years and has been on the founding teams of 2 Retail Technology startups that both exited for close to $100M. Barbara has created Retail Tech Software that is running in over 4000 stores throughout the US, Canada, and Japan. She has been in the POS Architect and Solutions Architect roles for The Home Depot, LL Bean, PepBoys, and many more solving multi-million dollar issues for them. Her newest venture has been to transition Lillii RNB Inc from a System Integration consulting company to an Enterprise Solutions company with their Returns Management and Profit Optimization platform, Freeing Returns™ - which helps retailers find the Fraud and Shrink that's HIDING in their Data.  We have successfully closed our Seed round, led by Serena Williams' venture fund and Aperture Venture Capital - bringing our total investments to over $4M.Barbara lives in Lithonia, GA with her husband of 2 years, but is from Austin, TX.  She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science.  She is a Gulf War Veteran, an Avid supporter of Women in STEM, and hires and trains minorities in the space of Retail Technology.   Time Stamps: 03:17 Barbara's background and professional journey with Freeing Returns 08:00 Benefits of starting a career in tech 12:48 Exploring the growing issue of retail fraud with Freeing Returns 16:15 How Freeing Returns solve the problem: E-commerce loss prevention 18:49 Identifying areas of loss and solutions for improvement 22:10 Defining the ideal customer and exploring solutions for retailers 25:20 Company target and experience with the product 28:18 Difference between building tech for an enterprise and an SMB 30:32 Potential of data science and AI for real-time alerts and predictive capabilities 33:58 Raising $4 million for a startup company 38:48 Validation through hard work: building resilience and preparing for the next funding round. 41:37 Raising a pre-series round for retail technology platform to support growth and scale 43:57 How to get in contact with the Freeing Returns team   Resources: Company website: https://freeingreturns.com/ LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/freeingreturns/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/freeingreturns  

In June 2022, the rivers of Yellowstone's Northern Range unleashed a devastating flood, shattering century-long records and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. This natural disaster not only disrupted park operations but also raised important questions about its cause, the likelihood of future floods, and the need for early detection. In this episode of America's National Parks Podcast, we dive into the aftermath of the flood and explore the efforts to understand, predict, and mitigate such events in Yellowstone National Park.   Written By Chris Linn Hosted By Jason Epperson Sponsored by LLBean www.llbean.com/guide and Campendium www.campendium.com

This week, we're setting sail for Alcatraz, the infamous island prison once deemed inescapable. But in 1962, three men dared to challenge this notion and embarked on a daring escape that continues to captivate the world to this day.  Join us as we delve into the lives of these audacious inmates, explore their meticulously planned breakout, and dive into the icy waters of mystery that surround their fate. Did they make it to freedom, or did the relentless San Francisco Bay claim their lives? Written By Chris Linn Hosted By Jason Epperson Sponsored by LLBean www.llbean.com/guide and Campendium www.campendium.com

In this episode, two stories about trying to figure out what's on someone's mind. In the first, we ogle the news media's obsession over the story of a woman who may or may not have had a "full-body orgasm" during a performance of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 at the LA Philharmonic Orchestra. The only folks who hope the music moved her to sexual ecstasy more than the press? The LA Phil, no doubt. The story hinges on the frustrating fact that we just can't get into that woman's head, and so — speculation is the mother of titillation. But the technology to read minds may now be here, according to a new study out of the University of Texas at Austin. Participants got fed hours of podcast audio in an fMRI and had their reactions to the words and phrases recorded. When participants were asked later to think of a particular story, the researchers (with help from some artificial intelligence) were apparently able to figure out with crazy accuracy the content of the story. Naturally, this took us straight into fears of LL Bean reading our minds to find out our deepest feelings on fleece, and we had to dig into the current state of research on "mental privacy." Come with us (so to speak) and be reminded why the brain is the biggest sex organ ... and why it's a flimsy, see-through little number. Listen to this so many times a machine can hear it in your thoughts. NOTES The "Orgasm Audio" is a sexual Zapruder film // The fMRI technically just reads your blood, not your thoughts // The original performance of Maurice Ravel's "Bolero" also made people a little nutty // The "Bolero" we sampled is from a 2010 Lucerne Festival performance by the Wiener Philharmoniker with conductor Gustavo Dudamel, who went on to (possibly) conduct a woman to orgasm over at the LA Phil. 

Joining us for another great episode recorded at the Wizeline remote podcast studio/beach cabana at Mandalay Bay during Shoptalk 2023 is Ryan den Rooijen, Chief Ecommerce Officer for Chaloub Group, the largest retail operator in the Middle East and leading partner for the world's iconic luxury brands.In a wide ranging conversation on all things retail, Ryan shares his deep knowledge and keen insights on how omni-channel retailing and e-commerce have evolved and, most importantly, where's it is all headed. We also learn about his key Shoptalk take-aways, the importance of customer journeys (not customer journey) mapping, the state of digital maturity, and why "seamless" shopping is now table stakes. We also discuss our mutual disdain for "phygital" and a whole lot more!But as usual we kick-off with a fast-paced review of the week in retail news, including a fast-paced unpacking of Amazon earnings and what's next for Bed, Bath & Beyond now that they've filed for Chapter 11. Then we share our love for Target and the roll-out of curbside returns and LL Bean's social media break. We conclude with LVMH's blockbuster earnings and remarkable market valuation. About Ryan den Rooijen is the Chief Ecommerce Officer of the Chalhoub Group, the leading luxury retailer in the Middle East. He manages teams including trade, product, growth, operations, and analytics. His organisation is focused on creating great customer experiences, whatever the platform.Prior to his current role, Ryan held the position of Chief Data Officer of the Chalhoub Group. In this role he worked to infuse data and analytics into every element of the organisation, ensuring we always keep the customer at heart. He previously worked as Dyson's Director of Data, and before that at Google, where he led the development of the global sales analyst curriculum.Ryan completed an MSc in Social Science of the Internet at the University of Oxford. DataIQ repeatedly named him one of the most influential people in data-driven business. His work focuses on unlocking organisations' potential using data and digital, beyond the buzzwords.When he is not in the office, Ryan enjoys long-distance running and being a hands-on dad.About UsSteve Dennis is an advisor, keynote speaker and author on strategic growth and business innovation. You can learn more about Steve on his       website.    The expanded and revised edition of his bestselling book  Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption is now available at  Amazon or just about anywhere else books are sold. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a      Forbes senior contributor and on       Twitter and       LinkedIn. You can also check out his speaker "sizzle" reel      here.Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus  Global eCommerce Leaders podcast, and The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.    You can learn more about Michael   here  or on     LinkedIn. Be sure and check out Michael's latest venture for fun and influencer riches - Last Request Barbecue,  his YouTube BBQ cooking channel! 

It's official — Retail Therapy is taking its talents to Louisville, Kentucky for The Kentucky Derby to cover all things style, horse racing, and culture. We preview the experience, discuss our potential fits, and more. We also discuss the stigma of men wearing backpacks or belt bags, the recent Beams collaborations with LL Bean and Arc'Teryx, brotox (botox for dudes), wishlist additions, and more. Subscribe to the Sunday Scaries newsletter: willdefries.substack.com  Shop Sunday Scaries Merch: www.sunday-scaries.shop  Shop the Sunday Scaries Scented Candles: www.vellabox.com/sundayscaries Watch all Retail Therapy episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sundayscariespodcast Support This Week's Sponsors Earlybird: www.earlybirdcbd.com (WICKS for 20% off) Squarespace: www.squarespace.com/scaries (SCARIES for 10% off) Follow Along Will deFries on Twitter: www.twitter.com/willdefries Will deFries on Instagram: www.instagram.com/willdefries  Barrett Dudley on Twitter: www.twitter.com/barrettdudley Barrett Dudley on Instagram: www.instagram.com/barrettdudley Retail Therapy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/retail.pod Credits Podcast artwork by Alfonso Ruiz and Tristan Pigott All music by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Join us as we explore the enigmatic life and mysterious disappearance of Everett Ruess, a young artist, poet, and adventurer who vanished without a trace in the remote wilderness of southeastern Utah in 1934. We'll delve into Ruess' life, his love for the rugged landscapes of the American Southwest, and the enduring fascination with his unsolved disappearance. We'll also discuss the modern-day search for answers, the tantalizing DNA evidence, and how you can follow in Ruess' footsteps by visiting Capitol Reef National Park. Sponsored by LL Bean | www.llbean.com and by Campendium | www.campendium.com

Discover the beauty of accessibility at America's National Parks in this episode. From scenic drives and picturesque vistas to innovative adaptive activities, we dive into the wonders of national parks for people with mobility disabilities, families with young children, and anyone seeking less strenuous outdoor experiences. Join us as we explore how the National Park Service is committed to providing equal opportunity and unforgettable adventures for all. Written by Lauren Eisenberg Davis Hosted by Jason Epperson Sponsored by LL Bean | www.llbean.com and by Campendium | www.campendium.com Explore a variety of national parks with accessible trails, including Yosemite, Zion, Acadia, Great Smoky Mountains, Congaree, Glacier, Denali, Shenandoah, and more Learn about the National Park Service's commitment to accessibility and the America the Beautiful Access Pass Find out about adaptive activities offered in national parks, such as sand wheelchairs at Great Sand Dunes National Park, guided adaptive climbing at Devil's Tower National Monument, and accessible canoe and kayak launches at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Discover historic refurbished bus tours in Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks Hear about the accessible beach in Grand Teton National Park and its adaptive sports programs

This episode of America's National Parks Podcast delves into the fascinating world of the Northern Elephant Seal, including its near-extinction in the 1800s due to overhunting and the subsequent discovery of remnant populations in Mexico. Protective legislation was eventually put in place, allowing the species to rebound and return to the California coastline to breed. Written by Dr. Charlotte Hacker Edited by Peter Xiong Hosted By Jason Epperson Sponsored by LL Bean | www.llbean.com and by Campendium | www.campendium.com

Today, I am joined by Dr. Mindy Weinstein. Mindy is the founder and CEO of Market MindShift and was named one of the top women in digital marketing globally by her peers. She is also a global speaker, trainer, and digital marketing strategist who has worked with and trained companies of all sizes, including Facebook, The Weather Channel, Rosetta Stone, World Fuel Services, Investor's Business Daily, HBO, Fandango, Telemundo, LL Bean, Cisco, Transamerica, and Sportsman's Guide. Other digital marketing agencies come to Mindy to learn the latest trends, concepts, and methodologies. She teaches and leads marketing courses at Columbia Business School, The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Grand Canyon University, and the University of Denver.  Getting introduced to Mindy was fascinating timing. A client asked if there was a book specifically about choosing the right type of scarcity tactics and how to apply them in her business. I let her know there wasn't a perfect fit and recommended What Your Customer Wants and Can't Tell You, as a great place to start. Later that day, I got a LinkedIn message from Brian Ahearn, introducing me to Mindy, who had just published her book, The Power of Scarcity: Leveraging Urgency and Demand to Influence Customer Decisions. And, let me tell you...everyone in business needs to read this. It is so valuable and such a great resource for everyone regardless of industry. Listen in to get some amazing insights on applying scarcity in your business! Show Notes: [00:43] In today's conversation, I am joined by Dr. Mindy Weinstein. Mindy is the founder and CEO of Market Mindshift and was named one of the top women in digital marketing globally by her peers. [02:02] She has a Ph.D. in general psychology with an emphasis on technology and is the author of The Power of Scarcity.  [03:07] Everyone in business needs to read this book. It is so valuable and such a great resource for everyone regardless of industry.  [04:57] Mindy shares about herself, her background, and the work she does. She has been a marketer for the last two decades.  [06:07] As she was digging into all the factors, she realized that scarcity seemed to have the greatest power. It is also one of those factors that have been hardwired into our brain which dates back to our early ancestors.  [08:39] “Obsession is a classic side effect of scarcity.”  [09:24] Mindy shares how scarcity affected her family on their visit to Disney World. [12:06] The Star Wars ride was in high demand and it was difficult to get on. When you are faced with something like that, it becomes urgent and an obsession for your brain.  [14:52] Even though we know scarcity works, it can be really challenging to implement in business.  [15:08] Scarcity is something you can implement and it always needs to be genuine. If it is authentic and something is truly scarce, why not communicate it?  [15:42] As a small business a lot of times it is just your wording that makes a difference. Knowing how to word certain things makes a big difference.  [17:22] One of the keys is not being afraid of running out of stock and instead making that an asset to you. Letting customers know items have been restocked triggers demand related scarcity.  [19:31] Businesses can show the “best sellers” or “most popular” packages or most popular items that people buy.  [20:28] There is a lot you can do from a business and small business standpoint that isn't going to break the bank.  [22:14] Luxury goods strive with supply related scarcity when there is only a certain amount of units.  [24:47] When you are looking at the scarcity tactic you can still be a large retailer that is making a lot of money and having a lot of customers but be more focused and making sure that the things where you are advertising are going to be working for you instead of being a waste.  [26:22] Time related scarcity is any kind of time restrictions like flash sales, coupons, or limited time offers or products. Demand related is where scarcity exists because of high demand.  [28:30] Pricing isn't about price. All the stuff that happens before the price matters.  [29:10] If there is only so much of something to go around and we are looking at demand you feel like you are in competition.  [31:18] Supply related scarcity could be a shortage or an intentional restriction on supply. Supply related scarcity speaks to people that have a need for uniqueness.  [33:11] The final type of scarcity is limited edition which is any variation on the original.   [35:44] Social media fuels so much of what we know and see about scarcity because words spread really quickly. [38:38] “If you have to make an extra effort to obtain the item, that item has just become more attractive.” [39:11] If we are told we can't have something or it is not very simple for us to get it then we start to really think about it and want it more.  [40:34] As we think about all these different types of scarcity, be careful about continuing to do the same thing over and over again. You want to mix it up so you don't devalue your products or services.  [42:20] Discounting deeply is going to be going against a lot of these scarcity principles.  [44:36] Melina's closing thoughts [45:43] You never know who you are influencing and what value each moment can have on the world. Have a conversation and be generous with your time. Even a few thoughtful minutes could change someone including you for the better. Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show.  I hope you love everything recommended via The Brainy Business! Everything was independently reviewed and selected by me, Melina Palmer. So you know, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. That means if you decide to shop from the links on this page (via Amazon or others), The Brainy Business may collect a share of sales or other compensation. Let's connect: Melina@TheBrainyBusiness.com The Brainy Business® on Facebook The Brainy Business on Twitter The Brainy Business on Instagram The Brainy Business on LinkedIn Melina on LinkedIn The Brainy Business on Youtube Join the BE Thoughtful Revolution – our free behavioral economics community, and keep the conversation going! Learn and Support The Brainy Business: Check out and get your copies of Melina's Books.  Get the Books Mentioned on (or related to) this Episode: The Power of Scarcity, by Mindy Weinstein Influence, by Robert Cialdini Influence PEOPLE, by Brian Ahearn What Your Customer Wants and Can't Tell You, by Melina Palmer Friction, by Roger Dooley Connect with Mindy:  Mindy's Website Mindy on LinkedIn Mindy on Twitter Top Recommended Next Episode: Scarcity (ep 14) Already Heard That One? 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In the grassy High Plains of Northwest Nebraska, the landscape is punctuated by flat top buttes, and a few isolated landforms reminiscent of the badlands. A layer of sandstone builds the foundation of the area, sitting over a remarkable bonebed. The grasslands provided good grazing, and James Cook acquired his ranch here, where the wetlands meet the prairie. Unbeknownst to him when he purchased the land, as his cattle grazed on the nodding heads of grain, beneath their feet lay a remarkable history of animals that came before them, the mammals of the Miocene Epoch.  Dinosaur fossils tickle everyone's imagination – but other, more recent (albeit still ancient) paleontology discoveries give rise to a continuum of long extinct animals indigenous to a region. As much as we tend to think of museums as focusing on dinosaurs, with examples such as the Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton named Sue, which is housed at the Field Museum in Chicago, museums also have extensive displays on the history of the rise of mammals. Agate Fossil Beds tells the story of a treasure trove of mammal fossils in America's Midwest. Written By Lauren Eisenberg Davis Audio Editor and Theme Music: Peter Xiong Host: Jason Epperson Sponsored by LLBean www.llbean.com/guide and Campendium www.campendium.com

On today's episode of America's National Parks, the comeback story of North American elk. Written By Dr. Charlotte Hacker Audio Editor and Theme Music: Peter Xiong Host: Jason Epperson Sponsored by LLBean www.llbean.com/guide and Campendium www.campendium.com

Three arguing children wake up in the middle of the night to find their god is missing, and their sense of camaraderie and decorum have vanished. On Episode 550 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss Skinamarink, from director Kyle Edward Ball! The film has been very divisive among its viewers, where do we stand on this experimental nightmare? We also have another entry into the art vs. the artist discussion that erupts into an all-out war, we talk about deplorable humans, and creepy toys. So grab your 8mm camera, whatever you do do not answer the Chatter Telephone, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: The Outwaters, HP Lovecraft, Robert Ebert, divisive films, COVID Cubed, Sabacc, Ravenshadow's Star Wars Podcast, MZ's Transformers collection, LL Bean, Poland Springs, Rolling Out, “chuffed”, fixing a clogged sink, UNICEF, J.K. Rowling is a POS, Hogwarts Legacy, Roman Polanski, Woody Allen, doubling down on being shitty, Neil Gaiman, plagiarism, unfriending Harry Potter, Tim Hunter, Books of Magic, Shrinky Dinks, Antrum, Max Fleischer cartoons, Dreamland, Skinamarink, Kyle Edward Ball, experimental film, fully immersive films, TikTok, Reddit, experimental films, creepypasta, Heck, Matt Murdock and Stevie Wonder as cinematographers, chatter telephone, sleep paralysis, Rodney Ascher, The Nightmare, Michael Snow's Wavelength, caffeine and coke, films as art, Hausu, Subconscious Cruelty, Begotten, Inland Empire, Hard Ticket to Hawaii, a slideshow of hallways and whispering, the nightmare of abusive parents, Watch/Skip+, Death By DVD, The Blair Witch Project, The Stepfather, City of the Living Dead, Matango, Legions, Fabian Forte, Fulch Force Five, Lionel Richie, Shrinky Dinks, and Instagram Filter Fueled Nightmares.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

In this month's news roundup, the National Park Service has set its budget priorities for the year, including repairs from last year's extreme weather events and prevention measures to help keep them from happening again. Plus, a daring helicopter rescue at Zion, and more.  Sponsored by LLBean www.llbean.com/guide and Campendium www.campendium.com

In the stillness of winter, the waves still roll in and out, in and out, slicking the sandy shore of Assateague Island, a narrow thirty seven mile long barrier island which spans both Maryland and Virginia between the Atlantic Ocean and the Sinepuxent Bay. The wind can be sharp this time of year, rustling the sand into small ever changing dunes, and the temperature is nippy. In the cold of the Mid-Atlantic winter, no swimmers sluice through the water, no sunbathers lie on blankets or towels strewn across the shore. The beach stretches as far as the eye can see, an inviting expanse of sand and ocean treasures brought in on the tide. The famous horses roam the island even in winter, grazing in the tall marsh grasses on the bay side of the island, trotting along the beach, nosing around the trash receptacles in the picnic areas and campgrounds. They are ever present on the island, and the reason that many people visit Assateague, combining a beach camping trip with the novelty of wild horses all around. Drawn by the annual Pony Penning, also known as the Chesapeake Pony Swim, or nostalgia for Marguerite Henry's beloved book Misty of Chincoteague, throngs of people descend on Assateague Island in the spring and summer. But in the winter, without the crowds and their noise, without the smell of picnics, without all the distractions that high season brings, Assateague offers up a different kind of experience, full of quiet discovery.   By Lauren Eisenberg Davis Script Editor: Kelsey Skonberg Audio Editor and Theme Music: Peter Xiong Host: Jason Epperson Sponsored by LLBean www.llbean.com/guide and Campendium www.campendium.com    

Bats have survived shifting continents, mass extinction events, rapid anthropogenic expansion, and supervolcanic explosions. But can an important North American subset of bats survive the latest threat to their existence?   By Dr. Charlotte Hacker Script Editor: Kelsey Skonberg Audio Editor and Theme Music: Peter Xiong Host: Jason Epperson Sponsored by LLBean www.llbean.com/guide and Campendium www.campendium.com

Guest PAUL CHARCHIAN walks us through what it was like to witness the largest comeback in NFL history as a long suffering Viking fan. What is up with NFL refs these days? Wind chill. LL Bean vs. Eddie Bauer vs. Land's End. Willie McGinest goes HAM. MORE.....Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Since 1916, the National Park Service has worked to preserve our country's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. U.S. National Parks inspire more than 318 million visitors per year, and these unimpaired landscapes provide safe refuge to more than 600 at-risk species. Unfortunately, they also provide safe refuge to some highly unwelcome wildlife. By Dr. Charlotte Hacker Script Editor: Kelsey Skonberg Audio Editor and Theme Music: Peter Xiong Host: Jason Epperson Sponsored by LLBean www.llbean.com/guide and Campendium www.campendium.com

Sweeping wildflower fields, brilliant fall foliage, cascading waterfalls, black bears, and songbirds. Mountain hollows. A meandering scenic drive stretching over 100 miles across the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Shenandoah National Park in Central Virginia has attracted visitors since the 1930s when the park first opened to the public. While the creation of the park was the successful result of persistent collaboration between business owners, local park advocates, the state of Virginia, the federal government, and the young National Park Service, it also resulted in the forced displacement of thousands of individuals residing within the new park bounds. By Sophie Poux Script Editor: Kelsey Skonberg Audio Editor and Theme Music: Peter Xiong Host: Jason Epperson Sponsored by LLBean www.llbean.com/guide and Campendium www.campendium.com  

While the creation of the Shenandoah National Park was the successful result of persistent collaboration between business owners, local park advocates, the state of Virginia, the federal government, and the young National Park Service, it also resulted in the forced displacement of thousands of individuals residing within the new park bounds. By Sophie Poux Script Editor: Kelsey Skonberg Audio Editor and Theme Music: Peter Xiong Host: Jason Epperson Sponsored by LLBean www.llbean.com/guide and Campendium www.campendium.com

We're wrapping up (heh) this year's gift guides with ideas for siblings, kids, aunts and uncles, colleagues, and the randos in your life you wanna treat extra nice. Have holiday-shopping thoughts of your own you *need* to share? Join our shiny new Geneva and spread that intel!    For all our ideas, check out the archive of gift guides past—and keep those VMs and DMs coming at 833-632-5463 and @athingortwohq!   A quick thanks to our sponsors: Explore our favorite MoMA Design Store finds—a one-stop shop! Give your hair TLC with Nutrafol. Take $15 off your first month's subscription with the code ATHINGORTWO. YAY.   Sisters!   For my sister and me because we both had/are having babies this year, and we are culturally christian literally only for the christmas cheer. Baby's first christmas holiday ornaments that aren't absolutely dreadful. So much cheesy stuff, doesn't have to be baby themed but looking for a cool way to commemorate. Custom porcelain charms from OKS FoxBlossomCo custom bent-wire ornament  Lizzie Fortunato Alphabet Soup charms  Celina Mancurti monogrammed Christmas stockings or one-of-a-kind ones from Pyschic Outlaw   Step-sister; 18 and just got engaged. Likes to hunt. We are quite different. Ranger Station perfumes Yeti something! Various of the tumblers are customizable. Camber sweatshirt Vuori Beis weekender Flannery Beef   My sister who is a palliative care nurse with a broadway and true crime obsession Antipast compression socks Bonnie and Neil wave bath mat TodayTix gift card Broadway Dance Center classes Salty Seattle Crocchi croissant-shaped gnocchi Tickets to True Crime: The Musical at The Players Theatre in NYC Brothers!   25-year-old brother, aspirational and practicing writer/actor/director, v into self-improvement (Tim Ferriss vibes), not into receiving gifts, would rather just buy what he wants when he wants, the curveball is he did say I could make him some art or buy him some art as apartment decor. Artwise signed posters and lithographs Art from Kneeland Co. Louisiana Museum of Modern Art posters and prints Get Your Shit Together by David Shrigley Martin Scorsese MasterClass   Early 20s brothers who still live at home. A24 99 Movie Crosswords Rap Capital by Joe Coscarelli Solid Wiggles, which now ships on Gold Belly Athletic Greens Dohm white noise machine Anyday microwave cookware   Sons! 25 year old son who buys the nicer things because they last, but who is also a minimalist. Something from Labour & Wait or Puebco Ettitude sheets.  Toyo toolbox Bottega Veneta moneyclip   Kids and Teens!   5-year-old who bounces off the walls and loves telling stories and recapping movies. Hugimal weighted stuffed animal Haba doorway puppet theater or Wonder & Wise by Asweets playhouse Cosmic Kids Yoga subscription  P.S.- We Made This: Super Fun Crafts That Grow Smarter + Happier Kids! by Erica Domesek Little Passports Kidamento camera Lego MiniFigs    4-year-old who loves twirly dresses but mom's aesthetic is minimalist Brooklyn hipster. Unwind Studio needlepoint kit for kids Kazoo magazine subscription OLODesigns costumes All Small Co dress section (see: kiwi puff tutu dress and Lisa Says Gah x All Small Co puff sleeve dress)  La Réunion custom azure patchwork dress  Primary cozy plaid dress or tutu dress Follies playhouses: Casa Azul set, The Bauhaus set, and Canvas set   13year old girl who claims she discovered preppy fashion and also loves hair product Vintage Ralph Lauren shirts—use search terms Y2K, cropped Used copy of The Official Preppy Handbook Monogrammable mini backpack from Paravel Rose and Co candle makers  Pattern mist spray bottle + microfiber hair towel Shop Milk Teeth barrettes Chunks hair accessories Some TikTok-adjacent cooking things: DIY fortune cookie kit, The Dough Club mochi pancake and waffle mix, Takashi Murakami flower pancake pan Lumber Club Marfa stool   Aunts and Uncles!   A generous aunt whose language is giving other people gifts, but hard to buy for herself. She's a real estate agent, into some woo-y self-help stuff, and buys anything she needs right away. Have tried gift certificates for experiential things, but she's a busy lady and these often don't get redeemed. An easy-to-redeem gift card for food that's good for entertaining that comes to her. In NYC: Stocked by 3 Owls gift card. In LA: Lady & Larder. Nationwide: Beauty & the Board. Cultish by Amanda Montell  A flower subscription from Flowerbx or BloomsyBox Moon Lists workbook / guided journal Amiacalva tote or monogrammed Clare V Tropezienne.  Fancy, pretty makeup like Dries Van Noten lipstick or perfume discovery set or Hermès lipstick or blush brush.    Colleagues!   Beloved senior colleague retiring: works in a museum, fun dog, rocks a funky necklace.  Lux Eros personalized pet bowl Kikkerland wooden ball launcher Ameico candle stacks Roxanne Assoulin necklace Susan Alexandra dog collar or leash Saint Olio aromatic dog refresher   Coworkers/direct reports - ideally one idea for all. We are remote so a digital gift is ideal.  A Thing or Two Secret Menu subscription Substack subscription: To give a gift subscription, go to the homepage of the publication you'd like to give, then add “/gift” to the end of the URL. Libro.fm subscription Gjusta Goods herbed salt and Burlap & Barrel Zanzibar black peppercorns and Graza olive oil Allie's banana bread  Good-looking games like Wingspan, Azul, Lacorsa Grand Prix, and Casa Lopez Playing Cards.    My boss - owns a company that runs farmer markets. I've been with the company since may. He is currently starting a farm (he has been a farmer before). I am honestly not sure if he is a Christmas guy. He doesn't seem jazzed about it, idk. I know he cares enormously about sustainability, our food system, etc. but is also a business man. I have literally zero ideas for him. The additional piece is that we should get him a gift as a group (we are a pretty small team) but should I also get him a sep gift? No, right? Agh. I assume he's in his mid to late 40s. White. He has small kids that I haven't met. Chocolate! ℅ Fossa, andSons Chocolatiers, and JST Chocolate  Alec's Ice Cream Séka Hills olive oil An Illustrated Catalog of American Fruits and Nuts Flamingo Estate 9-pound bag of manure  Donation to Black Farmer Fund paired with We Are Each Other's Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers, Land, and Legacy by Natalie Baszile Donation to Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative at University of Arkansas   Friends!   Best friend (36 female) loves wine and who my 5 yo thinks has chosen being an aunt as her career.  Josephinen glasses Special bottle from Walker Wines or Winebid Cote wine club (also has a gift box option) 99 Bottles: A Black Sheep's Guide to Life-Changing Wines by André Hueston Mack An American in Provence: Art, Life and Photography by Jamie Beck   Female friend. Preppy/classic style. Likes fancy crafts (i.e., embroidery). Vegan. ~$40 The LL Bean tote with an in joke, catchphrase, embroidered Loop Canvas needlepionts StirCrazyCrafterUK embroidery journal kit Blockshop original block-printing kit Vintage napkins with her initial or monogram on Etsy/eBay Typology tinted lip oil Donation to animal sanctuary, like Farm Sactuary: “adopt” a goat named Jennifer or a donkey named Albert! Brutus Bakeshop goodies   One of my best friends who has two boys under 4, is writing a thesis on how policing was formed out of military-imperialist activities, and is a great chef and baker (vegetarian and gluten-free). She did all our friends' wedding hair and makeup (me included) and took us to the Usher residency in Vegas for her 36th birthday. Lastly, and most importantly, her family is very wealthy (and generous - they have taken me on MANY incredible once-in-a-lifetime trips). Lastly, she is a BIG SHOPPER but still hunts for a deal. If you're wondering, I have already given her a custom Katie Kimmel pet vase. Vintage Usher tee Tani Greenspan custom matchbook print  The Last Course by Claudia Flemming (and Melissa Clark) + her new book Delectable (with Catherine Young) Chava studio shirt or a gift cert  Alepel custom shoes or cardholder  Memor phone case or vase. They also sell jibbitz…er, shoe charms. Arcana Books gift certificate Hermès passport holder   Recovering cool girl that doesn't want any more vinyl, just something useless + gorge.  Somthings2021 vase or candlestick Escentric Molecules gift set Casa Veronica wall hook or candle holder Isabel Halley wine cups Siafu Home beaded water carafe Molly J. CBD gummies advent calendar Kiosk48th advent calendar   Everyone Else! Brother's girlfriend who loves to read, has 2 cats, hates clutter, and many food allergies. Coway air purifier Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes  Craighill perch bookmark Cat ruff collar Meyou Paris cat scratching post or bed A donation to a local cat rescue organization   Gymnastics moms who plan trips, organize fundraisers and figure out carpool. A bottle of something fun and a little surprising: Pipeno red ( with Papaya Reusables paper towels?),Forthave Spirits Red Aperitivo, non-alcoholic De Soi or Non or Proxies Stationery / office-supply grab bags with finds from Yoseka Stationery, St. Louis Art Supply, or your local art store Cheerie Lane kitchen gift set   Millennial who loves gardening and just started a high powered public job in the city. Leath at-home growing system Soltech Solutions hanging grow light or bulb Sneeboer garden tools Garden clogs from Gardenheir Natureking flower press Donation to GrowNYC Ichendorf Milano waterlife ball Produced by Dear Media

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In this episode, a Mexican earthquake caused a strange reaction 1500 miles away in death valley, the longest cave in the world is officially 6 miles longer, a new policy will more closely involve indigenous people in federal land management, and a former director of the National Park Service has died.    Today's show was sponsored by L.L.Bean, follow the hashtag #beanoutsider, and visit LLBean.com to find great gear for exploring the National Parks.  And by Campendium. Find listings and reviews for thousands of campsites for your next national park adventure at campendium.com. Make sure to follow the America's National Parks Podcast on Facebook and Instagram, and join us on the RV Miles podcast the hear our travel stories as we journey across America. 

A few million words could be written about Jimmy Carter and his influence on America and the world — but today, two of Plains, Georgia's lesser known residents, the folks that would raise or 39th president — the first to be born in a hospital.    Today's show was sponsored by L.L.Bean, follow the hashtag #beanoutsider, and visit LLBean.com to find great gear for exploring the National Parks.  And by Campendium. Find listings and reviews for thousands of campsites for your next national park adventure at campendium.com. Make sure to follow the America's National Parks Podcast on Facebook and Instagram, and join us on the RV Miles podcast the hear our travel stories as we journey across America.