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The Paul Leslie Hour
Sipping Código Tequila with Coby Glass

The Paul Leslie Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 24:12


Sipping Código Tequila with Coby Glass: A Charleston Chat on George Strait's Spirit Join host Paul Leslie for an engaging 24-minute review of The Paul Leslie Hour, recorded live at The Matador in Charleston, South Carolina. This time, Paul is joined by professional Charleston tour guide, certified Cicerone, and beverage expert Coby Glass. With glasses in hand, they delve into a lively conversation while tasting the renowned Código Tequila, the celebrated spirit founded by the King of Country himself, George Strait. From the smooth notes of this premium tequila to stories behind tequila's history, and Coby's expert insights on beverages and Charleston's vibrant scene, this episode is a perfect blend of flavor, fun, and light-hearted talk. Whether you're a tequila enthusiast, a George Strait fan, or just love a good chat over drinks, tune in for a relaxed, comforting listening experience! Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe for more episodes featuring inspiring guests and unique conversations. #CodigoTequila #GeorgeStrait #CharlestonSC #BeverageExpert #ThePaulLeslieHour #CobyGlass

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki
Built in the Dealership: The Real Story Behind MyKaarma with Ujj Nath,Co-Founder

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 49:10


Ujj Nath, Co-Founder & CEO of MyKaarma walks us through the messy, glorious work of building dealer software. The late nights, the dealer-floor immersion, the hard lessons learned from Toyota's Genchi Genbutsu, and the relentless grind that turns a consulting gig into a product powering billions in payments. We dig into real dealer stories (Norm Reeves, Volkswagen, Mercedes), early product wins (text + call on one local number, mobile checkout), brutal setbacks, and how staying "in the trenches" shaped a product that dealers actually use. If you build training from being on the store floor, this episode will hit home: product decisions come from watching customers, asking better questions, and surviving the chaos! Truly inspirational and exciting to hear how some of the dealerships greatest tools were born! Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |

Couleurs tropicales
En 2026, Jessy Matador célèbrera deux décennies de carrière sur scène

Couleurs tropicales

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 48:30


Jessy Matador est l'un des pionniers de la scène afro-urbaine en France. Après avoir fondé la Selesao en 2005, il enchaîne les succès et se produit sur plusieurs scènes du monde. En parallèle de sa carrière d'artiste, il révèle des talents comme Vegedream. Le 7 février 2026 à l'Arena Grand Paris, il célèbrera ses 20 ans de carrière. Accompagné de son invité, Tsuna, co-fondateur de la Selesao, il répond aux questions de Claudy Siar, Stéphane Linon et Laura Mbakop. Né en République Démocratique du Congo, Jessy Matador a grandi en région parisienne. En 2001, il débute sa carrière en intégrant le groupe de danse Les Coeurs Brisés. Quatre ans plus tard, il assure les premières parties de Magic System avec son groupe La Selesao. En 2008, il sort le tube Décalé Gwada qui le propulse au devant de la scène, au point qu'il est choisi en 2010 pour représenter la France au concours de l'Eurovision. Aujourd'hui, Jessy Matador cumule plus de 100 millions de vues sur YouTube. À l'occasion de ses vingt ans de carrière, et avant son grand concert prévu à l'Arena Grand Paris le 7 février 2026, il propose, depuis septembre 2025, des medleys reprenant tous ses tubes. Des vidéos disponibles sur sa chaine YouTube. Playlist du 17 décembre Jessy Matador - Medley Spécial « Twenty » Jessy Matador - Confession Jessy Matador - Selesao Magic System - On est Degba Jessy Matador - Medley Twenty Part II Jessy Matador feat Raicha - Touché coulé Pour visionner les clips, cliquez sur les titres des chansons Retrouvez la playlist officielle de RFI Musique.

The Pacific War - week by week
- 211 - Special How Tomoyuki Yamashita became the Tiger of Malaya

The Pacific War - week by week

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 61:24


Hey before I begin I just want to thank all of you who have joined the patreon, you guys are awesome. Please let me know what other figures, events or other things you want to hear about in the future and I will try to make it happen.   If you are a long time listener to the Pacific War week by week podcast over at KNG or viewer of my youtube channel you have probably heard me talk about Tomoyuki Yamashita, the Tiger of Malaya quite often. It goes without saying when it comes to Japanese generals of WW2 he stands out. Not just to me, from the offset of the war he made a large impression on westerners, he achieved incredible feats early on in the war. Now if you look up books about him, you will pretty much only find information in regards to his infamous war crimes trial. Hell it was so infamous the legal doctrine of hierarchical accountability for war crimes, whereby a commanding officer is legally responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by his subordinates, was created. This is known as the command responsibility or “the Yamashita standard”. His court case was very controversial, he remains a controversial figure, certainly to the people of territories he campaigned in, but I think what can be said of him the most is he was special amongst the Japanese generals. Anyways lets get the show on the road as they say.   So who was Yamashita? When he was 59 years old commanding forces in the Philippines against General Douglas MacArthur, he weighed 220 ls and stood 5 feet 9 inches. His girth pressed out against his green army uniform. He had an egg shaped head, balding, wide spaced eyes and a flat nose. He wore a short mustache, sort of like Hitlers, until it grayed then he shaved it off. He was not a very attractive man, Filipinos referred to him as “old potato face” while Americans called him “a florid, pig faced man”.   Tomobumi Yamashita was born in 1885, he was the second son of Dr. Sakichi Yamashita and Yuu Yamashita in Osugi village, on Shikoku island. Like most males of his day he was indoctrinated into military preparatory school from a young age. Yamashita had no chosen the army as a career, in his words ‘my father suggested the idea, because I was big and healthy, and my mother did not seriously object because she believed, bless her soul, that I would never pass the highly competitive entrance examination. If I had only been cleverer or had worked harder, I would have been a doctor like my brother”Yamashita would graduate from the 18th class of the IJA academy in november of 1905, ranked 16th out of 920 cadets.    In 1908 he was promoted to the rank of Lt and during WW1 he fought against Imperial German and Austro-Hungarian forces in the famous siege of Qingdao, which if you are interested I did an episode over on my Youtube channel about this battle. Its a very overlooked battle, but many histories firsts occurred at it like the first carrier attack. In 1916 he was promoted to captain and attended the 28th class of the Army War college to graduate sixth in his class that year. He also married Hisako Nagayama in 1916, she was the daughter of the retired General Nagayama.    It seems Yamashita's brush against the Germans in 1914 had a huge influence on him, because he became fascinated with Germany and would serve as assistant military attache at Bern and Berlin from 1919-1922. He spent his time in Germany alongside Captain Hideki Tojo, both men would run into each other countless times and become bitter rivals. Both men toured the western front, visiting Hamburg and witnessed first hand the crippling inflation and food prices that came from Germany's defeat. Yamashita said to Tojo then “If Japan ever has to fight any nation, she must never surrender and get herself in a state like this.” He returned to Japan in 1922, was promoted to major and served a few different posts in the Imperial Headquarters and Staff College. Yamashita became a leading member of the Kodoha faction, while Tojo became a leading member of the rival Toseiha faction. In 1927 Yamashita was sent again to Europe, this time to Vienna as a military attache. Just prior to departing he had invested in a business selling thermometers starting by one of his wife's relatives, the business failed horribly and Yamashita was tossed into debt, bailiffs literally came to seize his house. As told to us by his biographer “For a regular officer to have contracted such a debt, however innocently, was a disgrace. He felt he should resign his commission.” Yamashita's brother refused to allow him to quit, instructing him to leave for Vienna, while he resolved his debts. His days in Vienna were the best of his life, professed Yamashita. He studied economics at Vienna university and made friends with a Japanese widow, who introduced him to a German woman named Kitty and they had an affair. This would spring forward his reputation as an eccentric officer. Yamashita was obsessed over hygiene,and refused to eat fruit unless it was thoroughly washed. He avoided ice water, hated dancing and never learnt how to drive a car. One of his most notable quirks was his habit of falling asleep often during meetings where he legendarily would snore. Like I may have said in previous podcast and youtube episodes, this guy was quite a character, often described as a big bear.    Now this is not a full biography on Yamashita so I cant devolve to far into things, such as his first fall from grace. During the February 26th coup incident of 1936, Yamashita was a leading member of the Kodoha faction and helped mediate a peaceful end to the standoff, however in truth he was backing the coup. He simply managed to not get caught red handed at the time doing too much for the mutineers, regardless he lost favor with the outraged Emperor and many young captains whom he loved like sons killed themselves in disgrace. If you want to know more about the February coup of 1936, check out my series on Emperor Hirohito or General Ishawara, they both talk about it in depth and touch upon Yamashita's role a bit.    The coup led to the dissolvement of the Kodoha faction and the dominance of the Toseiha, led by Tojo. Yamashita tried to resign from the IJA, but his superiors dissuade him. He was relegated to a post in Korea, which honestly was a punishment. Yamashita would say “When I was posted to Korea, I felt I had been given a tactful promotion but that in fact my career was over. Even when I was given my first fighting company in North China, I still felt I had no future in the Army, so I was always on the front line, where the bullets flew the thickest. I sought only a place to die.”  He had some time to reflect upon his conduct while in Korea, he began to study Zen Buddhism. He was promoted to Lt General in November of 1937 and when the China war broke out he was one of those speaking out that the incident needed to end swiftly and that peaceful relations must be made with the UK and US. He received a unimportant post in the Kwantung army and in 1938 was assigned command of the IJA 4th division. He led the forces during in northern china against insurgents until he returned to Tokyo in July of 1940. His fellow officers lauded him as Japan's finest general. Meanwhile Tojo had ascended to war minister and one of his first moves was to send a delegation to Germany. Tojo considered Yamashita a ruthless and forceful commander and feared he would become a powerful rival against him one day. Yamashita would go on the record to say then “I have nothing against Tojo, but he apparently has something against me.” You see, Yamashita had no political ambitions, unlike Tojo who was by nature a political monster. “My life, is that of a soldier; I do not seek any other life unless our Emperor calls me.” In late 1940, Tojo asked Yamashita to lead a team of 40 experts on a 6 month train tour of Germany and Italy, a move that kept him out of Tokyo, because Tojo was trying to solidify his political ambitions. This is going to become a looming theme between the two men.   He was presented to Adolf Hitler in January of 1941, passing along messages from Tojo and publicly praising the Fuhrer, though privately he was very unimpressed by the man  “He may be a great orator on a platform, with his gestures and flamboyant way of speaking. But standing behind his desk listening he seems much more like a clerk.” Hitler pressed upon him to push Japan to declare war on Britain and the US. At the time of course Japan was facing China and had two major conflicts with the USSR, thus this was absolutely not in her interest. “My country is still fighting in China, and we must finish that war as soon as possible. We are also afraid that Russia may attack us in Manchuria. This is no time for us to declare war on other countries.” Yamashita hoped to inspect Germany's military techniques and technology to help Japan. Hitler promised open exchanges of information stating “All our secrets are open to you,”, but this would prove to be a lie. “There were several pieces of equipment the Germans did not want us to see. Whenever I tried to persuade the German General Staff to show us things like radar—about which we had a rudimentary knowledge—the conversation always turned to something else.”   Yamashita met with field Marshal Hermann Goring who gave him an overview of the war in europe. Goring would complain about Yamashita falling asleep during lectures and meetings and he believed the man was drunk often. Yamashita met Benito Mussolini in June of 1941 receiving a similar rundown to what he got in Germany. Yamashita visited Kitty in Vienna for a quick fling, but overall the trip deeply impacted Yamashita's resolve that Japan should stay out of the Europeans war and that Germany made a grievous error invading the USSR in June of 1941. This is what he said the members of the commission “You know the results of our inspection as well as I do. I must ask you not to express opinion in favor of expanding the alliance between Japan, Germany and Italy. Never suggest in your report that Japan should declare war on Great Britain and the United States. We must not and cannot rely upon the power of other nations. Japan needs more time, particularly as there may be aggression against us from Russia. We must have time to rebuild our defense system and adjust the whole Japanese war machine. I cannot repeat this to you often enough.” His report was similar, and it really pissed off Tojo who was trying to develop plans for a war against America. Yamashita would then get exiled to Manchuria in July of 1941, but Tojo's resentment towards him could only go so far, because Yamashita was one of their best generals and in his planned war against Britain and America, he would need such a man.   Yamashita's time in Europe reshaped his views on how to conduct war. He saw first hand blitzkrieg warfare, it seems it fascinated him. He consistently urged the implementation of new proposals calling for the streamlining of air arms; to mechanize the Army; to integrate control of the armed forces in a defense ministry coordinated by a chairman of Joint Chiefs of staff; to create a paratroop corps and to employ effective propaganda. Basically he saw what was working for the Germans against the allies and wanted Japan to replicate it. Tojo did not like many of the proposal, hated the fact they were coming from Yamashita, so he obviously was not keen on making them happen. Luckily for Yamashita he would be given a chance to implement some of his ideas in a big way.   On November 6th of 1941, Lt General Yamashita was appointed commander of the 25th Japanese army. His orders were to seize the Malay Peninsula and then the British naval base at Singapore. The Malaya Peninsula snakes 700 miles south of Thailand, a rugged sliver of land that constricts at its narrowest point to about 60 miles wide. It hold mountains that split the peninsula in half, some going as high as 7000 feet. During this time Malaya produced around 40% of the worlds rubber, 60% of its tin, two resources vital for war. At its very southern tip lies Singapore, a diamond shaped island connected to the mainland by a 1115 stone causeway. Singapore's largest asset was its naval base guarding the passage from the Pacific and Indian oceans. Together Malay and Singapore represented the key to controlling what Japan called the Southern Resource Area.   Singapore was known as the gibraltar of the east for good reason. It was a massively fortified naval base. The base had been developed between 1923-1938 and cost 60 million pounds, around 2 billion pounds today. It was 21 square miles, had the largest dry dock in the world, the 3rd largest floating dock and enough fuel tanks to support the entire royal navy for 6 months. She was defended by 15 inch naval guns stationed at the Johre battery, Changi and Buona vista battery. And despite the infamous myth some of you may have heard, these guns were fully capable of turning in all directions including the mainland. For those unaware a myth perpetuated after the fall of Singapore that her large 15 inch guns could not turn to the mainland and that this spelt her doom, no it was not that, it was the fact they mostly had armor piercing shells which are using to hit ships and not land targets. Basically if you fire an armor piercing shell at land it imbeds itself then explodes, while HE shells would have torn any Japanese army to pieces. Alongside the 15 inch monsters, there were countless other artillery pieces such as 9.2 inch guns. By December of 1941 Malaya and Singapore held 164 first line aircraft out of a total of 253 aircraft, but many of the fighters were the obsolete Brewster F2A Buffalo, a pretty slow, fat little beast that could take a licking as it was armored, but against the Zero fighter it was unbelievably outmatched in speed and maneuverability.    The Japanese acquired a major gift prior to the outbreak of war. On november 11th, 1940, the SS Automedon, a German raider attacked the HMS Atlantis which was carrying documents intended for the British far east command. The documents indicated the British fleet was not going to help Singapore; that Britain would not declare war if Thailand was invaded and that Hong Kong was expendable. The Germans gave the documents to the Japanese who were very excited by the information.    Starting in January of 1941, Colonel Masanobu Tsuji led the Taiwan Army Research section based on Formosa to investigate how a campaign could be waged in Malay and Singapore. His findings on the defenses of Malay and Singapore were summed up in these 3 points: 1. Singapore Fortress was solid and strong facing the sea, but vulnerable on the peninsular side facing the Johore Strait;  Newspaper reports of a strong Royal Air Force (RAF) presence were propaganda;  Although British forces in Malaya numbered from five to six divisions (well over 80,000 men), less than half were Europeans.    Now just a little bit about Tsuji as he was to become the chief of staff operations and planning under Yamashita. Tsuji was extremely insubordinate and a political schemer. He was a Toseiha faction fanatic, loyal to Tojo and thus definitely an enemy to Yamashita. Yamashita wrote of Tsuji in his war diary “is egotistical and wily. He is a sly dog and unworthy to serve the country. He is a manipulator to be carefully watched.” Tsuji would go on to have a infamous reputation for ordering atrocities in the name of his superiors, often without them knowing and this would be very much the case under Yamashita. Now using Tsuji's intelligence Yamashita began plans at his HQ at Samah, a port on Hainan island, starting in November of 1941 on how to launch the campaign. He was initially offered 5 divisions for the invasion, but he felt he could accomplish the objective with only three. There are a few reasons why he believed this; first, Tsuji's research suggested the peninsula roads would be the center of the battlefront and that the flanks would extend no more than a km or so to the left or right due to the dense jungle terrain (in fact Yamashita was planning to assault from the jungle specifically); 2nd intelligence indicated the defending troops were not of the highest caliber (the British were busy in Europe thus many of the troops in southeast asia were poorly trained, half were british regulars the rest were Australian, Indian and Malayan); 3rd Yamashita was aware “the Japanese army were in the habit of flinging more troops into the battle than could possibly be maintained” boy oh boy tell that one to the future boys on Guadalcanal. Thus he calculated 3 divisions was the maximum to be fed, equipped and supplied. Based on his recommendations the 25th army was created with 3 divisions; the 5th under Lt General Takuma Matsui; 18th under Lt General Renya Mutaguchi and the Imperial guards division of Lt General Takuma Nishimura. Supporting these would be two regiment of heavy field artillery and the 3rd tank brigade. Something that made Yamashita's campaign quite interesting was the usage and amount of tanks. He was invading with around 200 or so tanks consisting of the Type 95 Ha-Go light tank, type 97 Chi-Ha and Type 89 I-Go medium tanks and Type 97 Te-Ke tankettes. For aircraft he had the 3rd Air division, 459 aircraft strong with an additional 159 aircraft from the IJN to support them. The 3rd air division had a variety of aircraft such as Nakajima Ki-27 Nate's, Nakajima ki-43 Oscars, Kitsubishi ki-51 Sonia's, Kawasaki ki-48 Lily's, Mitsubishi ki-21 sally's, Mitsubishi ki-30 Ann's, Mitsubishi ki-15 babs and Mitsubishi ki-46 dinahs. For the IJN it was the 22nd air flotilla using Mitsubishi G3M1 Nell's, Mitsubishi A5M4 Claudes and some A6M Zeros. To say it was a lot of firepower at his disposal is an understatement, Yamashita was packing heat, heat he could use in a blitzkrieg fashion.   His staff at Samah identified 5 operational objectives: 1 Simultaneous capture of Singora and Patani, Thailand and Kota Bharu, Malaya.  2 Capture of all enemy airfields in southern Thailand and Malaya.  3 Occupation of Kuala Lumpur, Malaya.  4 Occupation of Johore Bahru, and control of Johore Strait.  5 Conquest of Singapore.    Colonel Tsuji, appointed Chief of Operations and Planning for the 25th Army, proposed the following plan which was readily approved:  Land the main strength of the 5th Division simultaneously and without warning at Singora and Patani, and at the same time land a powerful section of the 18th Division to attack Kota Bharu.  The troops disembarked at Singora and Patani to press forward immediately to attack the line of the Perak River Hand capture its bridge and the Alor Star aerodrome.  The troops landed at Kota Bharu to press forward along the eastern coast as far as Kuantan.    The landing at Kota Bharu, the only one in Malaya was expected to be opposed and quite risky. But if it was successful, it would create a useful diversion away from the main force landings in Thailand.   The landings took place around 2:15am local time on December 8th, about an hour and 20 minutes before the attack on Pearl Harbor. The landings went largely unopposed, except at Kota Bahru where the Japanese saw heavy resistance. The British had anticipated this landing point and created operation Matador, a plan to pre-emptively invade southern thailand to secure defensive lines against the Japanese, however this plan was never accepted by British high command for obvious political reasons. But on December 5th, with a Japanese invasion looking certain, suddenly London gave permission to the Far east commanders to decide if Operation matador should be activated or not. The commander in Malaya, General Arthur Percival recommended forestalling it, fearing to violate Thai sovereignty, which ultimately would be the doom of a defense for Malaya.   At the battle of Kota Bharu, the 9th infantry division of Major General Barstow attempted holding off the Japanese from taking the important Kota Bharu airfield. The 8th brigade of Billy Key had fortified the beaches with pillboxes, barbed wire and land mines. The Japanese took heavy losses, but they were able to find gaps and fill them up until Brigadier Key had to ask permission to pull out. The royal air force at Kota Bharu tossed Hudson bombers to hit the troop transports, but it was a suicide mission to do so. Meanwhile the IJA 5th division landed at Pattani and Songkhla in Thailand while the Imperial guards division marched over the border from French Indochina. The Japanese encountered very little resistance, the leader of Thailand Plaek Pibulsonggram had been trying to get assurances from the allies and Japanese all the way up until the invasion, once the Japanese landed he knew his best option was to play nice and sign an armistice. This basically spelt doom for malaya as the Japanese were given access to Thailand's airfields which they used to smash the forward airfields in Malaya.   The first day of aerial encounters were a catastrophe for the British. General Percival would comment “The rapidity with which the Japanese got their air attacks going against our aerodromes was quite remarkable. Practically all the aerodromes in Kelantan, Kedah, Province Wellesley, and Penang, were attacked, and in most cases fighters escorted the bombers. The performance of Japanese aircraft of all types, and the accuracy of their bombing, came as an unpleasant surprise. By the evening our own air force had already been seriously weakened.” Brigadier Key withdrew after causing an estimated 800 casualties upon the Japanese while taking roughly 465. While Kota Bharu was being fought over, Percival unleashed Operation Krohcol, a 2.0 of Matador seeing British forces cross into Thailand to intercept the incoming enemy. It was an absolute disaster, the British attackers were defeated not only by the Japanese 5th division, but some Royal Thai police also defended their territory. The operation had basically become a race to who could seize the important focal point first and the Japanese took it first thus winning decisively. To add to that misery, force Z, consisting of the battleship HMS Prince of Wales,, battlecruiser Repulse and 4 destroyers tried to intercept the Japanese invasion fleet only to be utterly destroyed by overwhelming Japanese airforces.   Within 4 days of the landings, the 5th division advanced from Singora through the town of Jitra to capture the RAF airfield at Alor star, around 100 miles away. Yamashita managed this using flanking techniques that saw his army take town after town and airfield after airfield. There were numerous natural obstacles to the advance such as dense jungles, very long supply lines, torrential rain and heat, but he had a secret weapon, bicycles. At Jitra Percival made his first major stand. Holding Jitra would safeguard the northern airfields of Malaya, but it was a folly to do so as the airfields in question were not provided adequate aircraft and the British lacked something extremely important to be able to defend themselves, tanks. Colonel Tsuji saw the fighting at Jitra first hand and reported “Our tanks were ready on the road, and the twenty or so enemy armored cars ahead were literally trampled underfoot … The enemy armored cars could not escape by running away, and were sandwiched between our medium tanks … It was speed and weight of armor that decided the issue.” The British had spread themselves far too thinly across a 14 mile front with jungle on their right flank and rubber plantations and mangrove swamps to their left. Yamashita used a innovative blitzkrieg like tactic, he combined his air, artillery, tanks and bicycle infantry to punch holes in concentrated attacks forcing allied defenders to withdraw. As Percival would write later in his memoirs “This withdrawal would have been difficult under the most favorable conditions. With the troops tired, units mixed as the result of the fighting, communications broken and the night dark, it was inevitable that orders should be delayed and that in some cases they should never reach the addressees. This is what in fact occurred … the withdrawal, necessary as it may have been, was too fast and too complicated for disorganized and exhausted troops, whose disorganization and exhaustion it only increased”    Yamashita had ingeniously thought of employing large numbers of bicycles for his infantry so they could keep up momentum and speed with his mechanized forces. Oh and he didn't bring thousands of bicycles over to Malaya, the real genius was that they were there ready for him. His intelligence prior to the invasion indicated nearly all civilians in malaya had bicycles, so when the Japanese came over they simply stole them. Half of Yamashitas troops moved in motor vehicles while the rest road on 18,000 bicycles. As noted by Tsuji “With the infantry on bicycles, there was no traffic congestion or delay. Wherever bridges were destroyed the infantry continued their advance, wading across the rivers carrying their bicycles on their shoulders, or crossing on log bridges held up on the shoulders of engineers standing in the stream.” They Japanese overwhelmed the defenders who were forced to fight, flee into the jungles or flee along the roads where they were simply outsped by the faster Japanese. The defenders left numerous stores of food, abandoned vehicles, and supplies that Yamashita's men would dub “churchill's allowance”. British Lt Colonel Spencer Chapmanwas forced to hide on the sides of roads watching Japanese pedal past remarking “The majority were on bicycles in parties of forty or fifty, riding three or four abreast and talking and laughing just as if they were going to a football match.” The Japanese had the ability to carry their gear on the bicycles, giving them an enormous advantage over the allies fleeing on foot. The Japanese could travel faster, further and less fatigued. When the British destroyed 250 bridges during their flight, “the Japanese infantry (to continue) their advance, wading across the rivers carrying their bicycles on their shoulders, or crossing on log bridges held up on the shoulders of engineers standing in the stream”. The British could not escape the bicycle blitzkrieg as it became known, countless were forced to surrender under constant pressure and relentless pursuit.    Alongside the bicycle warfare, whenever Yamashita faced terrain unsuitable for his tanks, he ordered amphibious landings further south to outflank the enemy's  rear.   Meanwhile the war in the air went equally terrible for the allies. The RAF had pulled back its best pilots and aircraft to deal with the war for Britain against the Luftwaffe. 21 airfields were in Malaya and Singapore, few of them had modern facilities, only 15 concrete runways. The heavy rain made the grass airstrips unusable. All the airfields were allocated around 8 heavy and 8 light anti aircraft guns. Quality radar units were completely inadequate. The Super Spitfires and Hyper Hurricanes were mostly in Britain fighting the Germans, while Buffaloes were allocated to Malaya. The Japanese airforces easily overcame the allied opposition and established air superiority quickly. Launching from airfields in Vietnam, they bombed all the airfields into submission and continuously applied pressure to Singapore. . The aerial dominance of the Zero and ‘Oscar' fighters served to undermine the morale of the British infantryman on the ground. As historian H. P. Wilmot has observed, “in the opening phase of the war the Zero-sen was just what the Japanese needed, and the Allies were devastated by the appearance of a ‘super fighter.' To add insult to injury, every airfield taken starting at the most northern going further and further south towards Singapore offered the Japanese new launching points to make for faster attack.   Yamashita's forces reached the southern tip of the peninsula in just 8 weeks, his men had covered some 700 miles, about 12 miles a day on average. They fought 95 large and smaller battles doing so. Multiple lines of defense were erected one after another to try and halt the Japanese advance, to kill their momentum. Starting at the beach landings, to Jitra, then to Kampar, over the Slim river, then Johor. The British failed to employ “leave behind forces” to provide guerilla warfare in lost territories leading not only the Japanese to easily consolidate their gains, the Thai's also came down and grabbed some territory. At the battle of Muar Major General Gordon Bennet deployed the allied defenders south of the Muar River and it was widely believed here they would finally halt the Japanese. Then the Imperial Guards division outflanked them performing an amphibious landing and advancing down the coastal route. The 5th Japanese division followed a parallel route through the center and the 18th division landed near Endau. The allies were thus surrounded and took heavy casualties, countless were forced to flee through swamps and thick jungle abandoned their stuff. Gordons 45th brigade were absolutely shattered, effectively disbanded and left north of the Muar river as the rest of the allies fled south. The defeat at Muar broke the British belief they could hold even a toehold on Malay. Percivals strategy to fight delaying actions until the arrival of reinforcements to Singapore had fatally undermined his troops ability to hold onto defensive positions. As the British governor of the Johore straits settlement, Sir Shenton Thomas would say on January 6th ‘“We … have gone in for mechanized transport to the nth degree. It is a fearsomely cumbersome method. We have pinned our faith to the few roads but the enemy used tracks and paths, and gets round to our rear very much as he likes.”” Yet alongside the conquest came a series of atrocities.    At the Parit Sulong Bridge south of the Muar, Captain Rewi Snelling was left behind with 150 wounded Australian and Indian soldiers not able to trek south. The Imperial guards division herded them into buildings, denied them medical treatment, many of the Indians were beheaded, others shot. This become known as the parit sulong massacre. Its hard to saw what Yamashita would have known about this incident, it technically was under the command of Takuma nishimura. On January 22nd, Nishimura gave the orders for prisoners to be forced outside, doused with petrol and set on fire. Nishimura would be sentenced to life in prison by a Singapore court, but on a flight back to Japan he was hijacked by Australian military police in Hong Kong who grabbed him and held a trial for the Parit Sulong massacre, finding him guilty and hanging him on june 11th of 1951.    When the Japanese reached the straits of Johore, Yamashita took several days to perform reconnaissance, allowing his forces to regroup and prepare to attack the massive fortress. His plan for the invasion would see the Imperial guards perform a feint attack on the northeast side of Singapore, landing on the nearby Palau Ubin island on february 7th. The 5th and 18th division would remain concealed in the jungle until the night of the night of the 8th when they would cross the Johore and hit the northwest side of Singapore. The causeway to Singapore had been blown up by the retreating British, but the ability for Singapore to defend itself from a northern attack was lackluster. When Churchill was told by Wavell the Japanese sat on the other side of the Johore strait ready to attack the fortress he said ““I must confess to being staggered by Wavell's telegram. It never occurred to me for a moment that … Singapore … was not entirely fortified against an attack from the Northwards …””   With barely enough supplies or logistical support for his campaign, Yamashita's rapid advance down the Malay peninsula walked a tightrope of what was possible. His 70,000 men of which 30,000 were frontline troops had overcome a British force double their number. In Japan he garnered the epithet “Tiger of Malaya”, which ironically he was not too happy about. Later on in the war he would bark at a German attache “I am not a tiger. The tiger attacks its prey in stealth but I attack the enemy in a fair play”.   By this point Singapore had swollen from a population of 550,000to nearly a million. Percival had a total of 70,000 infantry of mixed experience plus 15,000 clerks and support staff to man lines if necessary. 38 battalions, 17 Indian, 13 British, 6 Australian and 2 Malayan. He placed his weakest troops west of the causeway, near the abandoned naval base rather than nearby the airfield which he considered was going to be Yamashita's thrust. He placed his best forces over there, which would prove fatally wrong as Yamashita hit west of the causeway. Yamashita meanwhile could only muster 30,000 troops, he was outnumbered 2:1 and amphibious assaults called for the attacker to hold a 2:1 advantage for success. Yamashita's men were exhausted, they had suffered 4565 casualties, roughly 1793 deaths in their 55 day advance south. Worse yet, Yamashita had a critical supply issue. He had greatly exceeded his supply lines and had been surviving on the abandoned churchill stores along the way. His ammunition was critical low, it is said he was down to 18 functional tanks, allowing his men to fire 100 rounds per day, the fuel ran out, and as Yamashita put it “My attack on Singapore was a bluff—a bluff that worked. I had 30,000 men and was outnumbered more than three to one. I knew that if I had to fight for long for Singapore, I would be beaten. That is why the surrender had to be at once. I was very frightened all the time that the British would discover our numerical weakness and lack of supplies and force me into disastrous street fighting.” He told his men of the 5th and 18th division not to build any cooking fires so they could conceal their positions in the jungle as he gathered hundreds of collapsible boats and other crafts to ford the strait. He gathered 40 divisional commanders and senior officers to a rubber plantation and with a flushed red face read out his attack orders while pouring them Kikumasamune (ceremonial wine). He made a traditional toast and said “It is a good place to die; surely we shall conquer”. He had to get the British to surrender quickly, he had to essentially ‘bluff” his enemy. He had to make the British think he was fully armed and supplied for a prolonged siege, how could he do so? He fired his artillery like a mad man, knowing full well they would run out of shells.   Starting on February 3rd,  Yamashita's artillery supported by aerial bombings hit Singapore for 5 days. On the night of the 7th, 400 Imperial Guards crossed to the Ibin island performing their feint attack. Percivals attention was grabbed to the east successfully, while on the night of the 8th the 5th and 18th divisions assembled carefully at the water's edge. At 8:30pm the first wave of 4000 Japanese troops crossed the Johore strait aboard 150 small vessels. The noise of their engines was drowned out by artillery. The thinly spread Australian lines, 3000 or so men led by Major General Bennet were breached fast leading to pockets of surrounded australian troops. As Lewis Gunner cliff olsen recalled “We were horribly spread out and it was pitch black and they [Japanese troops] were very hard to see. They walked through us half the time.” A beachhead was formed, a soon 14,000 Japanese had crossed by dawn.    Communications broke down for the allies, Percival unwilling to believe the Japanese's main thrust was in the west declined to send reinforcements there. When he did finally realize the main thrust was in the west he began to withdraw troops from quiet sectors and built up a reserve. The Japanese held air supremacy and their artillery was fierce. The big 15 inch guns of singapore held mostly armor piercing shells designed to hit ships, there were few HE shells available. When they fired upon the Japanese the shells would hit the ground they would embed deeply before exploding doing little damage. The defenders had no tanks, basically no more aircraft. The last departing ships fled the scene as everything was burning chaos around them. Morale was breaking for the defenders. By the 9th, Japanese bombers were raining bombs on allied positions unopposed. Bennet was forced to pull men back to a new line of defense from the east of the Tengah airfield to the north of Jurong. Poor communications hampered the northern sector of Brigadier Duncan Maxwell whose troops actually battered the hell out of the Imperial Guards who had landed at 10pm on the 9th. The Imperial guards gradually managed a foothold on a beach, but Maxwell feared encirclement and withdrew his men against direct orders of Bennet. The retreat opened up the flank of the 11th indian division who were overrun. All of the beaches west of the causeway fell to the enemy, when they did Yamashita brought over his tanks to smash the new Jurong line. The Japanese could have potentially stormed the city center at this point, but they held back, because in reality, Percival had created a formidable reserve in the middle. The Australian 22nd brigade took the brunt of the fighting.    Yamashita was running out of reserves and his attacks were reaching their limit, but he needed the battle to end swiftly. Yamashita was shocked and shaken when he received a report that the British troop strength within the city was twice what they believed. With covert desperation, Yamashita ordered his artillery to fire until their last rounds and sent Percival a demand for surrender. “In the spirit of chivalry we have the honour of advising your surrender. Your army, founded on the traditional spirit of Great Britain, is defending Singapore, which is completely isolated, and raising the fame of Great Britain by the ut¬ most exertions and heroic feelings. . . . From now on resistance is futile and merely increases the danger to the million civilian inhabitants without good reason, exposing them to infliction of pain by fire and sword. But the development of the general war situation has already sealed the fate of Singapore, and the continuation of futile resistance would only serve to inflict direct harm and in¬ juries to thousands of non-combatants living in the city, throwing them into further miseries and horrors of war. Furthermore we do not feel you will in¬ crease the fame of the British Army by further resistance.”   Singapore had received another order prior to this from Churchill “It is certain that our troops on Singapore Island greatly outnumber any Japanese that have crossed the Straits. We must defeat them. Our whole fighting reputation is at stake and the honour of the British Empire. The Americans have held out on the Bataan Peninsula against far greater odds, the Russians are turning back the picked strength of the Germans, the Chinese with almost complete lack of mod¬ ern equipment have held the Japanese for AVi years. It will be disgraceful if we yield our boasted fortress of Singapore to inferior enemy forces. There must be no thought ofsparing troops or the civil population and no mercy must be shown to weakness in any shape or form. Commanders and senior officers must lead their troops and if necessary die with them. There must be no question or thought of surrender. Every unit must fight it out to the end and in close contact with the enemy. ... I look to you and your men to fight to the end to prove that the fighting spirit that won our Empire still exists to enable us to defend it.”   What was Percival to do? The Japanese had seized control over Singapore water reservoirs, the population would die of thirst within 2-3 days. Japanese shells were causing fires and death everywhere. People were panicking, trying to get on the very last boats leaving the port, even though that surely meant death to the IJN. An American sailor recalled “There was a lot of chaos and people killed on the docks during these bombardments. Everywhere you looked there was death. Even in the water there were dead sharks and people floating all around.” Defeatism was endemic. Australian troops were overheard saying “Chum, to hell with Malaya and Singapore. Navy let us down, air force let us down. If the bungs [natives] won't fight for their bloody country, why pick on me?” Sensing a complete collapse Percival formed a tight defense arc in front of the city, and by the 13th his commanders were telling him they believed Singapore was already doomed. Wavell was asked for approval for surrender, but he replied  “to continue to inflict maximum damage on enemy for as long as possible by house-to-house fighting if necessary.” Percival then told him the water reservoirs were taken, so Wavell sent back “YOUR GALLANT STAND IS SERVING A PURPOSE AND MUST BE CONTINUED TO THE LIMIT OF ENDURANCE”   On the 15th, Percival held a morning conference reported there was no more fuel, field gun nor bofor ammunition. In 24 hours their water would be done. He told them he would ask for a ceasefire at 4pm, by the end of the day Wavell gave him permission to surrender. Over at his HQ on the Bukit Timah heights, Yamashita was staring at a Union Jack fluttering over Fort Canning. Then a field phone rang, and a frontline commander reported the British were sending out a flag of truce.   Meanwhile back on February the 14th, Japanese forces reached the Alexandra Barracks hospital at 1pm. At 1:40pm a British Lt greeting them waving a white flag and was bayoneted on the spot. The Japanese stormed the hospital and murdered the staff and patients. 200 male staff and patients, badly wounded were bound over night and marched to an industrial estate half a mile away. Anyone who collapsed was bayoneted. The survivors of the march were formed into small groups and hacked to death or bayoneted. For a few days over 320 men and women were massacred. Only 5 survivors would give recounts of the event. It is suspected by historians that Tsuji was the architect of the Alexandra hospital massacre. This is because he was the instigator of countless atrocities he ordered unbeknownst to his superior commanders such as Yamashita.    Percival was ordered to go to the Ford motor factory to where he met with Yamashita. Yamashita was hiding his surprise that the surrender party came and as he glanced at the surrender terms he said through his interpreter “The Japanese Army will consider nothing but surrender,” Yamashita knew his forces were on the verge of running out of ammunition and he still held half troops Percival did, he was anxious Percival would figure it out. Percival replied “I fear that we shall not be able to submit our final reply before ten-thirty p.m.,” Percival had no intention of fighting on he simply wanted to work out specific details before signing the surrender. Yamashita was sure Percival was stalling. “Reply to us only whether our terms are acceptable or not. Things must be settled swiftly. We are prepared to resume firing.Unless you do surrender, we will have to carry out our night attack as scheduled.”” Percival replied ““Cannot the Japanese Army remain in its present position? We can resume negotiations again tomorrow at five-thirty A.M”. Yamashita screamed “Nani! I want the hostilities to cease tonight and I want to remind you there can be no arguments.” Percival replied ““We shall discontinue firing by eight-thirty p.m. Had we better remain in our present positions tonight?” Yamashita said yes and that firing would cease at 8:30pm and that 1000 allied men could keep arms to maintain order within the city. Yamashita stated “You have agreed to the terms but you have not yet made yourself clear as to whether you agree to surrender or not.” Percival cleared his throat and gave a simple nod. Yamashita looked at his interpreter “There's no need for all this talk. It is a simple question and I want a simple answer.” He turned to Percival and shouted, “We want to hear ‘Yes' or ‘No' from you! Surrender or fight!” Percival finally blurted out  “Yes, I agree. I have a request to make. Will the Imperial Army protect the women and children and British civilians?”Yamashita replied  “We shall see to it. Please sign this truce agreement”. At 7:50 the surrender was signed off, 40 minutes later Singapore was in the hands of the Japanese. In 70 days Yamashita took at the cost of 9824 casualties, had seized Malaya and Singapore, nearly 120,000 British surrendered. It was the greatest land victory in Japanese history.   Churchill called the fall of Singapore to the Japanese "the worst disaster and largest capitulation in British history" Churchills physician Lord Moran wrote The fall of Singapore on February 15 stupefied the Prime Minister. How came 100,000 men (half of them of our own race) to hold up their hands to inferior numbers of Japanese? Though his mind had been gradually prepared for its fall, the surrender of the fortress stunned him. He felt it was a disgrace. It left a scar on his mind. One evening, months later, when he was sitting in his bathroom enveloped in a towel, he stopped drying himself and gloomily surveyed the floor: 'I cannot get over Singapore', he said sadly   With the fall of singapore came another atrocity, the Sook Ching massacre. After February 18th, the Japanese military began mass killings of what they deemed undesirables, mostly ethnic Chinese. It was overseen by the Kempeitai and did not stop in Singapore, but spread to Malaya. It seems the aim of the purge was to intimidate the Chinese community from performing any resistance. According to postwar testimony taken from a war correspondent embedded with the 25th army, Colonel Hishakari Takafumi, he stated an order went out to kill 50,000 Chinese, of which 20 percent of the total was issued by senior officials on Yamashita's operations staff, most likely Tsuji. It is certain at the behest of Tsuji the orders were extended to Malay. The death toll is a tricky one, the Japanese went on the record to admit to 6000 murders, the Singaporean Chinese community and the Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew allege 70,000-100,000. Historians analyzing the scale of discovered mass graves after some decades think around 25,000-50,000. How much Yamashita knew of the massacre is debatable, the orders came from his office after all, but it seems Tsuji had orchestrated it. Many of Japan's generals wanted Yamashita to be appointed war minister, a move that obviously threatened then Prime Minister Hideki Tojo, who feared his rival. Tojo retaliated, ordering Japan's new war hero back to Manchuria. On the surface, the assignment appeared worthy as Yamashita would serve as the first line of defense against a possible Soviet invasion. But since the two nations had signed a neutrality pact in April 1941, and Soviets were bogged down fighting the Germans, immediate war appeared unlikely. In reality, Tojo had parked Yamashita on the war's sidelines. Tojo went even further, he barred Yamashita any leave in Tokyo, preventing him from visiting his wife as well as from delivering a speech he had written for the emperor. No worries though, an aide of Yamashita's sent him three geishas. Allegedly he said this “I know they want to please me with these girls. But send them back—and don't forget to tip them.” The Tiger of Malaya would maintain a low profile in Manchuria where he received a promotion to full General. As months fell to years Yamashita sat on the sidelines helpless to aid the Japanese forces. His exile would come to an end in 1944 when Tojo was outed and the Tiger was required to try and save the Philippines from General Douglas MacArthur.

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki
From Working at Enterprise to AI Pioneer: Nick Cossette on Revolutionizing Auto Sales & Service!

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 36:37


Get inspired by Nick Cossette, co-founder and Head of Growth & Operations at Matador AI, as he shares his journey from working at Enterprise Rent-a-Car to creating one of automotive's leading AI tools. In this episode of Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki, Nick reveals how Matador AI is revolutionizing dealership sales, BDC follow-ups, and customer engagement. From SMS automation to human-like AI conversations and now even voice AI, learn how Nick and his team are reshaping the way dealers connect with customers and drive results. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of automotive technology, AI, and elevating dealership operations. Get more info @ Matador.ai Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki
Managers Mini-Series: How Leaders Teach Objection Handling That Sticks— Episode 4

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 15:47


Part 4 of Jen Suzuki's 4-part mini-series gives managers a simple, repeatable structure for teaching one of the most stressful skills in sales: handling customer objections. In this episode, Jen breaks down how to coach your team through pushback without pressure — using a calm, confident, 4-step framework: Acknowledge → Reframe → Offer → Close the Gap. You'll learn exactly how to teach the structure in minutes, demonstrate both strong and weak examples, and set up fast role-plays that build confidence instead of anxiety. Jen also shares practical ways to evaluate tone, body language, pacing, and delivery using quick checklists and 10-minute coaching drills. Plus, she reveals her favorite contest ideas to keep the skill top-of-mind and drive real behavior change. This power session helps salespeople, BDC agents, service advisors, and anyone facing customer objections turn stressful moments into calm, controlled wins. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |

Deep Cut
117. 36th Singapore International Film Festival (2025) Dispatch (Resurrection, Silent Friend, Two Seasons Two Strangers, Amoeba, and MORE!)

Deep Cut

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 118:12


Another festival coverage episode? We're back to back with Asian film festivals and Ben returns to Singapore to cover the hottest films from the festival circuit and the region for the 36th Singapore International Film Festival. Our film coverage spans the most hotly contested tickets (Silent Friend, Girl, Resurrection, Sentimental Value), cinema classics (Matador, Water, Bye Bye Love), and promising first features from the region (Amoeba, A Useful Ghost, Old Man and His Car)This is a spicy and fun episode where Ben reflects honestly about his festival experience and Singapore's cinema culture, as well as sharing his optimism with the concurrent ground-up efforts (The Daily, FFIGS) reinvigorating that culture. On top of all that, we also find the time to do a very special celebration in the middle of the episode.Links:Correspondence / The Daily⁠Ben's piece on the Cinephile PassFFIGSDeepa Mehta Write-upLuca Guadagnino video on costumes Hilma af Klint: What Stands Behind the Flowers at MoMAMadame Morible Wicked Witch memeInterview with Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke (forthcoming!)Correspond with us at our FREE patreon, discord server, and our socials @ www.deepcutpod.com Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:03:15 Festival as a whole 00:08:45 Netflix acquisition of WB00:11:51 Festival operations00:20:33 Festival passes00:24:15 Banned films00:27:48 SGIFilmFeud00:28:25 Correspondence / The Daily00:30:56 FFIGS00:34:40 Optimism00:38:14 The films / Bye Bye Love (1974) dir. Fujisawa Isao00:43:10 How Dare You? (2025) dir. Mipo O00:46:14 Two Seasons, Two Strangers (2025) dir. Sho Miyake00:48:29 Audience behaviour00:51:25 Girl (2025) dir. Shu Qi00:56:20 Resurrection (2025) dir. Bi Gan01:02:25 Water (2005) dir. Deepa Mehta01:07:02 A Celebration01:09:00 Sentimental Value (2025) dir. Joachim Trier01:11:25 Hamnet (2025) dir. Chloe Zhao01:14:25 Late Fame (2025) dir. Kent Jones01:18:07 Matador (1986) dir. Pedro Almodovar01:21:20 Silent Friend (2025) dir. Ildikó Enyedi 01:27:00 SEA Shorts Programme01:31:36 The Old Man and His Car (2025) dir. Michael Kam01:36:50 Amoeba (2025) dir. Tan Siyou01:43:10 A Useful Ghost (2025) dir. Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke01:51:16 Wrapup01:57:30 Bonus

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki
Managers Mini-Series: Explain Value Better by Coaching for Service Approvals— Episode 3

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 13:25


Part 3 of Jen Suzuki's 4-part manager mini-series goes deep into one of the most profitable coaching skills in the dealership: teaching teams how to gain more service approvals using her formula called Job–Risk–Reward (JRR). Jen breaks down exactly how to train advisors, salespeople, and BDC agents to explain value simply, clearly, and with confidence — without scripts. You'll learn how to teach the formula in minutes, demonstrate it live, then drive real application with team exercises, role-play, and even spicy contests that make learning stick. From wipers and brake pads to leather seats and display screens, Jen shows you how this formula boosts trust, increases transparency, and gets customers saying yes more often. This is your playbook for fast, high-impact coaching that drives approvals, customer loyalty, and profitability. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |

Elevator Pitches, Company Presentations & Financial Results from Publicly Listed European Companies
Matador AG Elevator Pitch | Strategy, Returns & Portfolio Insights

Elevator Pitches, Company Presentations & Financial Results from Publicly Listed European Companies

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 9:51


Matador AG Elevator Pitch: Key TakeawaysOverview of Matador Secondary Private Equity AGMatador Secondary Private Equity AG is a Swiss-listed investment company focused exclusively on the secondary private equity market, offering shareholders access to an asset class that has reliably delivered stable, double-digit returns for more than two decades. Founded in 2005 in Sarnen, Switzerland, the company invests in mature private equity fund stakes acquired at discounts to NAV, typically in the fund's years 4–6. This approach reduces blind-pool risk, accelerates cash distributions, and provides consistent visibility on portfolio quality.Investment Strategy and Market PositioningMatador's strategy is built on acquiring fund positions from high-quality private equity managers, often from sellers such as pension funds, family offices, or institutional investors who need liquidity or must rebalance portfolios. Because more than 50% of committed capital in these funds is typically already invested, Matador benefits from immediate exposure to existing portfolios, early distributions, and lower risk than primary private equity commitments.Portfolio Diversification Across Regions and StrategiesThe company's portfolio is broadly diversified across regions, vintages, sectors, and investment styles, with exposure to more than 1,000 underlying companies. The core allocation focuses on U.S. mid- and small-cap buyouts, where operational improvements, buy-and-build strategies, and more resilient M&A activity drive steady value creation. The portfolio is complemented by selective exposure to large buyout, growth equity, and technology-oriented funds to ensure balanced long-term performance.Compounding Effect Through Continuous ReinvestmentA key differentiator of Matador's model is the continuous reinvestment of cash flows from underlying fund distributions, enabling ongoing portfolio expansion without additional capital outflows. Over time, this creates a powerful compounding effect. The company structure also eliminates redemption pressure or forced exits, allowing the investment horizon to remain fully long-term.Long-Term Track Record and Shareholder AlignmentMatador's track record reflects this disciplined approach: since inception in 2005, the company has generated more than 12% annual performance in CHF, supported by the stability and structural advantages of secondary private equity. Management, as the largest shareholder, is deeply aligned with investors, fostering trust and shared commitment. Costs remain lean and performance-driven, reinforcing the company's scalability and reliability.Investor TakeawayFor shareholders, Matador offers transparent and liquid access to an institutional-grade private equity strategy with a proven return profile, broad diversification, limited cyclicality, and attractive long-term compounding. This approach aims to make private equity more understandable and accessible, fostering confidence in the investment process.▶️ Other videos: Elevator Pitch: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-elevator-pitch/ Company Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-company-presentation/ Deep Dive Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-deep-dive/ Financial Results Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-financial-results/ ESG Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-esg/ T&C This publication is intended solely for informational purposes and does not constitute investment advice. By using this website, you agree to our terms and conditions as outlined on www.seat11a.com/legal and www.seat11a.com/imprint.

Huset På Christianshavn. Kronologisk gennemgang.
Matador E16 (1980) - En Jan og Henrik Podcast

Huset På Christianshavn. Kronologisk gennemgang.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 83:14


Matador (Afsnit 16) (1980) Kronologisk gennemgang af serien. www.janoghenrik.dk/ www.henrikogjan.dk/ Lauras store dag 1940 - Laura (Elin Reimer) har tjent i køkkenregionerne i den Varnæ'ske familie i en menneskealder. Hun skal nu til København for at have en belønning for lang og tro tjeneste. Maude (Malene Schwartz) følger hende, men Laura tager selv tilbage, da Maude møder en gammel veninde i byen. Men Laura kan også gøre oprør - hun flytter fra Varnæs og forsøger sig som kogekone. Tyskerne besætter Danmark og det er nye tider i Korsbæk, men Mads Skjern (Jørgen Buckhøj) indstiller sig - med Jørgen Varnæs (Bent Mejding) som mellemmand - på de nye forhold. Tekst fra Danskefilm.dk

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
The Man Whose Face Matched a 1,000-Year-Old Stone God

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 290:18 Transcription Available


“Jobo” — a big-boned, simple-minded man from Texas – bears a striking resemblance to the mysterious stone figures of Easter Island. When an archaeologist (and later his daughter) catch wind of this uncanny likeness, each sets off on their own journey to uncover what it might mean. Along the way they encounter strange and compelling clues — including shiny silver medallions — that hint at an astonishing connection between Jobo and the ancient gods of that remote Pacific island. | #RetroRadio EP0569CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Jobo” (March 17, 1977) ***WD00:45:35.995 = The Whistler, “Death Sees Double” (November 20, 1944)01:15:02.317 = Witch's Tale, “The Spirits of the Lake” (January 07, 1936) ***WD01:43:53.184 = X Minus 1, “Student Body” (July 31, 1956)02:11:46.867 = ABC Mystery Time, “Death By Proxy” (June 07, 1956) ***WD02:35:47.833 = Strange Adventure, “The Man From Montmerte” (1945) ***WD02:39:01.667 = Appointment With Fear, “Pit And The Pendulum” (September 18, 1943) ***WD03:06:09.100 = BBC Radio 7 Ghost Stories, “Crewe” (December 2010)03:34:42.568 = Beyond The Green Door, “Matador's Brother Killed” (1966)03:38:21.334 = The Black Book, “On Schedule” (February 17, 1952) ***WD03:52:50.502 = Let George Do It, “Graystone Ghost” (March 24, 1952) ***WD04:22:51.987 = Box 13, “Extra Extra” (September 19, 1948)04:49:27.311 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music LibraryABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =#ParanormalRadio #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #WeirdDarknessCUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0569

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki
Managers Mini-Series: Lead Strong by Coaching Your Team to Dominate the First 3 Minutes— Episode 2

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 18:00


Part 2 of Jen Suzuki's 4-part mini-series for dealership leaders drills into the single most important window of any customer interaction — the first three minutes. In this episode Jen teaches managers how to coach teams to win fast: a sharp greeting, purposeful value, and immediate engagement. Learn a compact, repeatable coaching routine (teach → demo → apply) with real scripts for calls, showroom greetings, and walk-ins, plus quick contests and pairing exercises to lock behavior in. This episode is built for GMs, BDC leads, service managers and anyone who needs fast, high-impact coaching that translates to better appointments, higher show rates, and stronger customer loyalty. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki
Managers Mini-Series: Level Up Daily with Fast Coaching for Dealership Managers — Episode 1

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 20:23


Part 1 of Jen Suzuki's 4-part mini-series for dealership leaders: a fast, repeatable coaching framework to level up your team one short session at a time. In this episode Jen breaks down a 10–15 minute training format she uses in-store and at NADA Academy — how to open sharp, teach one skill in 60–90 seconds, demonstrate it under 3 minutes, then put reps into quick application with immediate feedback. No boring slides, no long lectures — just focused micro-coaching that builds skill, accountability, and energy. Perfect for GMs, service managers, BDC leads and anyone who wants a simple daily rhythm to raise performance and keep teams engaged. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |

FX Medicine Podcast Central
The biology of sustainable weight loss with Emma Sutherland and Dr Nick Fuller

FX Medicine Podcast Central

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025


In this podcast episode, Emma Sutherland speaks with Dr Nick Fuller, Clinical Trials Director at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Endocrinology Department and researcher at the Charles Perkins Centre. Together they unpack the complex physiology behind weight regain, including metabolic adaptation, appetite-hormone shifts, and the evolutionary mechanisms that make long-term weight loss so challenging. Dr Fuller explains how even small amounts of weight loss can trigger significant biological compensations, why traditional dieting approaches often fail, and how interval-based weight management can help prevent the rebound effect commonly seen in clinical practice. The discussion also explores emotional eating, circadian influences on hunger, and the importance of balanced meals, sleep routines, daily activity, and a whole-foods approach to support metabolic health. This episode provides practitioners with a grounded, evidence-informed lens for guiding patients through sustainable, long-term weight change. COVERED IN THIS EPISODE (01:04) Welcome Dr Nick Fuller (01:46) The Charles Perkins Centre (02:52) Prevalence of successful weight loss (05:59) The evolutionary mismatch (12:30) Compensatory methods of weight loss (16:50) Inflammation and obesity (19:35) Biomarkers (22:14) Probiotic therapy (24:51) Weight regain in menopause (28:25) Matador study (34:12) Protein recommendation (38:17) Dopamine hunt (41:15) Weight loss medications (44:05) Patterns found in successful weight loss (49:52) Final remarks Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.bioceuticals.com.au/education/podcasts/the-biology-of-sustainable-weight-loss Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: www.bioceuticals.com.au/signup/ DISCLAIMER: The information provided on fx Medicine by BioCeuticals is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.

Episode One – 9.2.16
Post Punk Plus Podcast Playlist 146 – Original upload 7.12.25

Episode One – 9.2.16

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 120:08


This playlist is 65% vinyl friendly. Very poor. Scorchio! ‘1960/1970 Vintage Stereo Design Record Player, in bright orange, the emblematic colour of the 1960 and an example of Mod Ultra Space Age Pop Art Raymond Loewy? France French Designer Museum-worthy‘ says the Etsy seller, adding ‘It has a few cracks, one of the speakers has a small tear in the cloth and may need an overhaul, a full check up to see how and if it works and if it is complete… WE HAVE NEVER TRIED TO USE IT AND I DO NOT KNOW IF IT WORKS OR PLAYS.‘ Thank flip it’s down to €4600, from €7100. Any track marked * has been given either a tiny or a slightly larger 41 Rooms tweak/edit/chop and the occasional tune might sound a bit dodgy, quality-wise. On top of that, the switch between different decades and production values never helps in the mix here. And a bit of a croak in my voice here and there. A temporary glitch, hopefully. Lyric of Playlist 146 Trickery involved but it has to be The Bots! 00.00 (Intro) THE FLAMINGOS – Stars (Edit) – Unreleased demo – 1983. Episode #1 for info. 00.41 NEW ORDER – Ruined In A Day (Reading Festival, 1993) – In Concert – 577, CD – BBC Transcription – 1993 I and my four-year-old, Alice were there, on what was a triumphant return, with the wonderful ‘Ruined’ in amongst new numbers from the band’s then recently released Republic album nobody would have previously heard in a live setting. BBC Transcription Services recordings – produced to service radio stations and usually for a very limited time frame for broadcast – had moved from vinyl to CD but with runs still only in their low hundreds New Order completists would be struggling to own a copy of this one… and I don’t. 04.42 MERIC LONG – A Small Act Of Defiance – Kablooey, LP – Polyvinyl Record Company – 2025 Book-ending a bunch of releases through the years as a member of The Dodos, Kablooey is seemingly Long’s first solo release under his own name since 2006. 07.43 BIOCHEMICAL DREAD – False Kings Of The Earth – 12″ – Pulsolid – 2004 Besides his work with Cabaret Voltaire this 12″ demonstrates there are gaps in my knowledge of Richard H. Kirk’s lengthy discography elsewhere. A copy of ‘False Kings… ‘ however is currently heading my way. RIP, Richard. 13.21 DARKSIDE – One Last Nothing – Download only – Matador – 2025 Including a past member of the 41 Rooms playlist parish, Nicolas Jaar, a US trio currently NOT releasing a 12″, though their Bandcamp visual hints otherwise. 18.32 AGENTS WITH FALSE MEMORIES – Agents With False Memories (extract), CD only – Ash International / Soleilmoon Recordings – 1996 Extract, indeed as Richard H. Kirk promptly returns to show 146 with this four minute snippet from a 53 minute track. 22.34 HUMANIZER – Shinobi – ? – ? – 2000s? Ignoring the slight Liam Gallagher drawl and with zero connection to any Death Metal band of the same name, this might have been Manchester sourced… and maybe with a Peter Hook connection. That’s what I’m vaguely remembering… from over a decade ago. Dunno… A ‘demo’ version, minus vocals, might also get an outing here at some point. 27.08 DIFFERENT GEAR – A Little Bit Paranoid (Extended Mix) * – 12″ – City Rockers – 2002 Courtesy of a ‘Phil Dirtbox’, the vocal is the winner here. 32.59 MERZ – Sorrow In The Sky (Nightingale Vs The Crow) – 7″ b-side – Lotus Records – 2002 The stuff that people sing about… and here with gusto and passion, to boot! 36.55 LUSCIOUS JACKSON – Why Do I Lie? (Sessions at 54th, 11.97) – Stream only – 1997 Vocalist, Jill Cunniff’s tale of lying sounding best live! 40.13 THE POPPY FAMILY – I Was Wondering – 7″ – London – 1971 A bit of a strange arrangement, this one. Albeit with a key change in there – verses with no choruses! Weird and wonderful… and maybe a bit brave in the pop world of the early ’70s, where the only PF track I remember hearing as a young teen was Which Way Are You Going Billy? That won’t be getting a 41 Rooms spin. 42.43 SOPHIE JAMIESON – Camera – I Still Want To Share, LP – Bella Union – 2025 Being over in Brighton recently it seemed appropriate I buy her clear vinyl album from the Bella Union shop and re Camera? It’s the subtle build in Sophie’s vocal and she’ll be here again at some point. 46.59 MARTYN BATES – The Rhyme Of Miracles – Arriving Fire, CD only – Ambivalent Scale – 2014 Martyn instils presence in a tune like few others for me. 50.28 JOSE FELICIANO – First Of May – 7″ b-side – RCA – 1969 ‘Feliciano seems to be on a heavy Bee Gees kick… after ‘Marley Purt Drive,’ he now does ‘First Of May’ and ‘Gotta Get A Message To You.’ And with his highly stylised projection, Jose manages to make them sound totally removed from anything the Gibb brothers originated’. – Disc (edited review of the album, 10 to 23), 15.11.69. As far as I know the Bee Gees tune was only ever released on a 7″ (my ‘format of choice’) for Jose in Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines and Spain and never as an A-side and arranger, Al Capps most probably winced if he ever got to see the NZ pressing below. Strangely, Jose’s very rarely performed the song live. I’ve only noted it three times, including two at London’s Jazz Cafe, in 1996 and again in 1998 and at the former it surfaced nearly under duress. With the audience (maybe unsurprisingly) constantly shouting out for past JF favourites Jose countered, ‘You know there’s a lot of songs you people ask me for that unfortunately… and I’m not being rude, a lot of artists are rude, they do it on purpose, but some of the songs that you ask me to sing, do you know that I haven’t sung them in years and I’ve forgotten the words and rather than make an ass out of myself that’s why I don’t sing them, OK? So, don’t take it personal… I don’t sing those songs anymore. But I’ll tell you what though there’s some that you ask for that I do remember, like this one. I hope that this one will satisfy you.’ That rare sighting was even more surprising considering Jose had taken the rare move of including his own recording of the song when guesting on Brian Matthew’s My Top Twelve for BBC Radio 1 back in June 1974. 54.11 JAPAN – Alien – Quiet Life, LP – Ariola Hansa – 1980 Bedford: Heronscroft, Putnoe, 1980 and Winkles, 1981… with a few Japan gigs thrown in at the time. 58.47 JOHN CALE – Chinese Envoy (M:FANS) – M: FANS, 2 LP – Double Six – 2016 ‘Approached as a reinterpretation of Cale's 1982 improvisational album, Music for a New Society… M:FANS is something of a funhouse mirror reflection of that work, using the basic song-structures of the original album as a starting point and using time, experience and the technological advances of the ensuing years to bring a new focus to the tunes. Some selections are comfortably familiar, while others have a significantly different footprint‘. – KCRW 01.02.32 ICEHOUSE – No Promises (Dance Mix) * – 12″ – Chrysalis – 1990 Fully five years after the track had seemingly done its thing it got an extended outing in Spain. 01.07.58 DAVID BOWIE – This Is Not America (BBC concert) – Bowie At The Beeb, 2CD – EMI – 2000 Part of Bowie’s special set for a small invited audience at the BBC’s Radio Theatre, in London, June 2000. 01.11.29 JOHNNY KEATING – Theme from Z-Cars (Johnny Todd) – 7″ – Piccadilly – 1962 Did I realise the grittier scripts involved here than had been delivered by Jack Warner’s strolling forerunner, Dixon Of Dock Green? Nah, I was five when Z-Cars kicked off but the theme (based on the traditional folk song, Johnny Todd) still brings a fuzzy feel. And Wikipedia will give you the full story on why Everton FC players come out to the tune at home games. 01.13.22 MARC COHN – ‘Walking in Memphis (Mahna Mahna)’ – Stream only – 1990’s? Cohn definitely wouldn’t have seen this coming, as the self proclaiming Mahna Mahna and the Snowths duo upstage him in a short but cheeky mashup (of sorts) I happened on via Youtube a couple of decades ago. I’ll openly admit I was a Muppets fan when they first aired on UK TV back in the mid ’70s and with Statler & Waldorf the stars for me I remember walking my girlfriend of the time, Jill home from work and then running up the hill to my house to record the show. Pre the age of video recorders, at one point there was a stack of ten to twenty AGFA(!!) cassette tapes of the shows in my bedroom. Getting back to Cohn, the fact he’s ‘racing’ a bit here actually adds to the cheeriness and I salute whoever was involved. 01.14.44 BERNARD CRIBBINS – The Hole In The Ground – 7″ – Parlophone – 1962 And like the Z-Cars theme I was five when this was released and I’d have definitely been singing this one in the years close after – and weirdly, although it’s the second tune from ’62 on this show, it’s not the last. 01.16.27 THE BOTS – Fuzzy Math – George W. Bush Greatest Hits, v/artists, CDr only – Spin The World – 2004 I heard this cut and paste work of art somewhere around its ‘release’ and as of 2004… ‘… utilizing the revolutionary Presidential Truth Filter(PTF). The PTF operates like this: All presidential statements are recorded, and made into a huge database. The database is searchable by speech, phrase, keyword, emotional intensity, etc. In parallel, an analysis is made of the historical circumstances of the particular presidency. The question must be asked, what is this man (all men so far…) really all about? What is a defining characteristic of this presidency? The final question which must be addressed by the PTF is, how can we use the assets in the database to concatenate the truth, and make the President speak it? The first attempt was Bushwack, in 1992. This turned into a huge hit before the Presidential election in 1992, though BMI denied that it was ever on the air at all. Through October of that year, stations such as San Francisco’s Live105 were playing it almost hourly. In 1997 Rock The House was a popular download at an early digital music download startup, muzic.com. In 2003 Bushwack2 was released at about the start of the Iraq war. The mood of the song is quite grim, as the truth of those times was interpreted by the PTF. In 2004, the PTF was reprogrammed to emphasize economics and general silliness, and Fuzzy Math was born. We think it’s the best one yet. Judge the results for yourself’. – thebots.net 01.19.26 DREXCIYA – Black Sea – The Journey Home, 12″ EP – Warp – 1995 First heard on either of Colin Faver’s or Colin Dale’s techno shows on KISS FM. Sounds more likely it was the former. 01.24.58 E-DANCER – Heavenly * – 12″ – KMS – 1997 The Inner City (‘Big Fun’) man, Kevin Saunderson with his techno head on. 01.28.51 CHARLES WEBSTER – Your Life * – 12″ – Peacefrog – 2000 Pitched up a bit (‘+3%’ says my file iD) this is a class slice of soulful techno/house. 01.33.11 CHARLOTTE DAY WILSON – Selfish – Download only – Stone Woman Music – 2025 This r&b musician has been around for a decade or so but I wouldn’t have guessed, judging by this slight departure to a ’90s UK garage feel (first half anyway). It suits her. 01.36.48 BENCH – Felice – Bliss, 2LP – Cylinder Recordings – 2000 The fifth appearance on 41 Rooms to date for this pretty much forgotten duo. 01.39.36 BLUE STATES – Your Girl – 12″ EP – Memphis Industries – 1999 First heard on a compilation CD a mate of mine, Sid put together, of fave tracks forwarded by mates of his. Not their own tracks, you understand. 01.43.45 THE MIRACLES – I’ll Try Something New – 7″ – Tamla – 1962 Hellfire! Those breakdown strings mid way are a bit of a jolt! Easy, Smokey! Writer, Robinson’s own version is actually the third to make it to 41 Rooms and his vocal arrangement sounds more like a remake than either Kiki Dee’s ‘straighter’ take or even the Supremes and Temptations stab at the song, when chronologically they both followed this Miracles single. 01.46.14 SMITH & MUDD – Blue River – 2LP – Claremont 56 – 2007 Electronic… downtempo… shuffling… drifting… or maybe flowing. 01.48.38 MERZ – A.M. (Good Morning) * – Single-sided, white label 12″ only – 1995 The second artist to return this show, multi instrumentalist and songwriter, Conrad Merz and his at times very idiosyncratic vocal (‘Many Weathers Apart’, for instance) seem to have trodden their own path through the years. 01.53.45 CRAIG ARMSTRONG (feat ELIZABETH FRASER) – This Love (& The Life That I Have) * – 41 Rooms Soft Mash Up only – Early 2000s I grabbed the extra voice – Virginia McKenna as Second World War spy Violette Szabo, reading the code poem The Life That I Have at the end of the film Carve Her Name With Pride – fully thirty plus years ago and I had a stab at floating it over This Love a long time ago but recently had another go. Aided by Jazz The Glass, we pitched her down slightly and then I took out a chunk of the poem in the second half. Not that it’s going to happen but I reckon it would need the song itself re-arranged/edited to work perfectly but methinks the idea is still a cool one. Show 147 hopefully surfaces Jan 4. Dec x The post Post Punk Plus Podcast Playlist 146 – Original upload 7.12.25 appeared first on 41Rooms.

Sound Opinions
The Best Albums of 2025

Sound Opinions

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 50:56


Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite albums of 2025. They'll also hear selections from their production staff.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Wednesday, "Elderberry Wine," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Hives, "They Can't Hear the Music," The Hives Forever Forever the Hives, PIAS, 2025Billy Woods, "BLK XMAS (feat. Bruiser Wolf & Sadhugold)," Golliwog, Backwoodz Studioz, 2025Sabrina Carpenter, "Nobody's Son," Man's Best Friend, Island, 2025Gwenifer Raymond, "Jack Parsons Blues," Last Night I Heard The Dog Star Bark, We Are Busy Bodies, 2025Lambrini Girls, "Love," Who Let the Dogs Out, City Slang, 2025Trupa Trupa, "Backwards Water," Mourners, Glitterbeat, 2025Viagra Boys, "Man Made of Meat," Viagr Aboys, Shrimptech Enterprises, 2025Aesop Rock, "Full House Pinball," I Heard It's A Mess There Too, Rhymesayers, 2025Maruja, "Look Down On Us," Pain to Power, Music For Nations, 2025Poor Creature, "All Smiles Tonight," All Smiles Tonight, River Lea, 2025Rosalía, "Berghain," Lux, Columbia, 2025Wet Leg, "mangetout," Moisturizer, Domino, 2025FKA twigs, "Perfect Stranger," Eusexua, Atlantic, 2025Sprints , "Coming Alive," All That Is Over, City Slang, 2025Horsegirl, "I Can't Stand to See You," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025Lenny Dee, "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!," Happy Holi-Dee, Decca, 1961See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki
How Elite Dealers Are Pulling Ahead: Bill Camastro on AI, People, and Performance!

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 44:22


In this episode of Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki, Jen sits down with Bill Camastro, dealer partner at Gold Coast Cadillac and Jersey, to explore the intersection of technology, AI, and human connection in modern dealerships. Bill shares hard-earned lessons from growing up in the Bronx to running a top-rated Cadillac brand, and how he leverages AI—not to replace his team, but to make them 50% more effective. From digital innovation to hands-on leadership, guest experience, and real-world strategies for scaling performance, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for dealers, executives, and service leaders ready to stay relevant, competitive, and human-first. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |

Motorsport.com Brasil
Podcast 363: Max matador, Norris na vantagem e Piastri sem nada a perder! Tudo da decisão da F1 | Felipe Motta

Motorsport.com Brasil

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 69:07


Mynt: invista R$150 em qualquer cripto e tenha R$50 de Bitcoin no Cashback! - https://bit.ly/425ErVa. Promoção válida para novos cadastrados na plataforma do BTG através do uso do cupom MOTOR50; o Cashback de R$50 no Bitcoin em sua conta é creditado no 5º dia útil do mês seguinte.A reta final da Fórmula 1 é o destaque principal do Podcast Motorsport.com, com a decisão do campeão restrita a três pilotos: Lando Norris, Max Verstappen e Oscar Piastri. O Podcast Motorsport.com chega para fazer a prévia da grande decisão, recebendo o apresentador dos canais ESPN Felipe Motta. A apresentação é de Erick Gabriel (@erickjornalista), com a participação de Guilherme Longo (@gglongo).

The Brian Turner Show
Brian Turner Show (on East Village Radio), November 26, 2025

The Brian Turner Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 119:29


brianturnershow.com, eastvillageradio.comKNUD VIKTOR -  Les Éphémères (Part I) -  Les Éphémères (IDL, 2019)STEVE MILLER & LOL COXHILL - Wimbledon Baths - Coxhill/Miller (Virgin, 1973)MARC RILEY & THE CREEPERS - Bard of Woking - Black Dwarf 7" (In Tape, 1985)CAPTAIN BEEFHEART & THE MAGIC BAND - On Tomorrow (Instrumental) - I May Be Hungry But I Sure Ain't Weird (Sequel, 1992)RESTLESS NATIVES - Ziac - 7" *(Zebra, 1981)PYTHON - Pink Ladies - 7" (1972, re: Supreme Echo, 2025)THE DOOTZ - A.C.N.E. (I've Got Acne) - 7" (Sky, 1983)HECHELCLICKE - Frühtau - V/A: Talfahrt. Sampler 01 (cs, Talfahrt, 1983)ZEN-FASCHISTEN - Acid Head - 7" (Choose, 2001)INDUSTRY - Deranged Thoughts - Indusrty (La Vida Es En Mus, 2025)VOX POP - Just Like Your Mom - 7" (Bad Trip, 1980)LIFEGUARD - Ultra Violence - 7" (Matador, 2025)EDDIE X MURPHY - Sexy Rum Chocolate - Split w/Lumaka Inferocita (cs,  Scaglie Di Rumore, 2018)BILLY BAO - Bilbo's Incinerator - 7" (W.M.O./r, 2005)SISTER SLEDGE -  Lost in Music (1984 Bernard Edwards & Nile Rodgers Remix) - 12" (Atlantic, 1979)TALL DWARFS - The Brain That Wouldn't Die (Live at the Gluepot, 1991) - 7" (Forced Exposure, 1993)BILL FAY - Maudy La Lune -  From The Bottom Of An Old Grandfather Clock (A Collection Of Demos And Outtakes 1966-70) (Dead Oceans, 2025)ROBERT WYATT - Stalin Wasn't Stalling - Split 7" w/Peter Blackman (Rough Trade, 1981)GHENERAL THI ET LES FOURMIS - Globes! 1st. Part - V/A: Creep-z (cs, Home Produkt 1984)AKSAK MABOUL - Modular Excursions at John's -  Before Aksak Maboul (documents & experiments 1969-1977) (Crammed, 2025)DENDÖ MARIONETTE - Frozen Edge - Juvenile Rock (Splittle, 2025)KJETIL BRANSDAL / THORE WARLAND - Pressures of the Fresh - Pressure of the Fresh (Drid Machine, 2025)LOW END ACTIVIST - Hope III - (Demdike Stare Stressed Version) - Municipal Dreams Remixes (Sneaker Social Club, 2025)DYNASTIE CRISIS - Schizomania - 7" (Pathė, 1973)IDEA FIRE COMPANY - Hot Enough For You? - Hot Enough For You? (Horn of Plenty, 2025)GIANCARLO NICOLAI - Cube Composition No. 2 - Vis Music/ Ecco L'eco L'eco Detto (Leo, 1988)

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki
How to Build a Team That Loves Working With You (Not For You) with Clint Pulver!

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 32:19


What makes people stay… and what makes them walk out the door? In this episode, Jen sits down with Clint Pulver — Emmy Award–winning speaker, author, and creator of the "Undercover Millennial" movement — for a raw, energy-packed conversation about leadership that actually inspires people to perform at their highest level. Clint has interviewed over 10,000 employees across the country, gathering real, unfiltered feedback about what teams love, what they fear, and why they stay committed. And the patterns he reveals apply directly to every dealership, every department, every leader. Together, Jen and Clint unpack: The fastest way leaders unintentionally push good people out How the best managers create "mentorship moments" that change everything Why today's workforce craves connection, not supervision How small leadership habits lead to massive culture shifts The secret to motivating teams without pressure or burnout Why recognition is the #1 performance accelerant What dealerships can do this week to boost energy, trust, and accountability This is a high-impact, unforgettable episode for anyone responsible for growing people — GMs, dealer principals, sales leaders, service directors, BDC managers, and anyone who wants a stronger, more motivated team. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki
Inside CDK's Data: What's Really Holding Service Departments Back With Kim Saylor!

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 39:52


What's really happening inside dealership service departments? In this episode, Jen sits down with Kim Saylor, Senior Director of Fixed Ops Product Marketing at CDK Global, to break down the real shifts, disruptions, and opportunities shaping fixed ops today. Kim brings big data, real research, and boots-on-the-ground insights from dealerships across the country — and she's not sugarcoating anything. Together, Jen and Kim dive into: Why customer trust is still the #1 weak link—and how the best service departments are fixing it How AI scheduling and communication tools are actually performing in the real world Where dealers are unintentionally losing service revenue What high-performing service departments do differently every single day The three action steps every leader can implement in the next 90 days Why videos, mobile approvals, and dynamic pricing are changing the game How advisors and technicians can evolve without losing the human touch that customers crave This is a candid, high-value conversation for dealers, GMs, fixed ops directors, BDC leaders, and anyone serious about elevating service performance with better processes, better tech, and better human connection. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |

Callejon
Tristan Barroso, matador de Gascogne et de Castille

Callejon

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 35:41


durée : 00:35:41 - Callejon Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Is Breakfast Included?
246 - Blake Parish

Is Breakfast Included?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 38:43


On this week's episode, Bernie sits down with Blake Parish, lead singer of the Fort Worth–based rock band Royal Sons. Blake digs into his musical upbringing and his journey from Hanna Barbarians to Royal Sons. They also talk about how sobriety shaped the new album and break down the video for the band's latest single, “Matador.”https://www.instagram.com/royalsonstxhttps://shop.royalsonstx.com******************************************Hungry for more?Check us out at https://isbreakfast.com******************************************

MindFit Motivation
3 Proven Fat Loss Strategies to Break Plateaus (Reverse Dieting, Matador Diet, Carb Cycling)

MindFit Motivation

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 22:24


3 Proven Fat Loss Strategies to Break Plateaus (Reverse Dieting, Matador Diet, Carb Cycling)

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki
Voice AI Is Exploding in Automotive: The New Era with Rich Sands, CEO of Stella

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 47:24


Wake up — it's here. Conversational AI has officially arrived in automotive, and it's transforming dealership operations faster than anyone expected. In this episode, Jen sits down with one of the true OGs of voice AI, Rich Sands, CEO of Stella Automotive AI, to unpack what's really happening behind the scenes as dealerships adopt AI in service and sales. https://stellaautomotive.com Rich shares the evolution of Stella—from early hurdles to the all-new rebuilt platform—and opens up about the human side of AI: the integration challenges, the mistakes, the breakthroughs, and the massive shift in customer adoption. You'll hear real data on engagement, booking speed, and why some callers now prefer Stella over a human. Jen and Rich break down: Why voice AI is accelerating dealership operations on both the service and sales sides How customer behavior toward AI has radically changed in just two years What "the new Stella" actually means (zero latency, deep integrations, powerful customization) The ROI dealers are seeing—and why AI is now outperforming humans in call handling and appointment booking The must-do steps for dealers deploying voice AI (yes, the greeting matters more than you think) How data, context, and personalization are creating a new wave of VIP-level customer experience If you want real talk about scaling voice AI in a dealership—without the vendor pitch—this episode is your roadmap. It's tactical. It's honest. And it'll prepare you for the next big operational shift already hitting stores nationwide. Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |

Beyond the Chutes
#161 — Glen Bird Part 1: But Look at All the Fun We're Having

Beyond the Chutes

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 60:14


In their first conversation - Part 1 - Doug and Sam sit down with four-time bull-riding world champion and two-time All-Around (IRA/IPRA) Glen Bird in Weatherford, Texas. From a ranch kid in Matador, TX to one of the sport's most technically precise riders, Glen shares the road that shaped his perfect style — square shoulders, toes out, and calm breathing even on the rankest bulls.He talks about the man who changed his life: Ag Teacher W.T. “Mr. Woody,” who taught him not just how to ride, but how to learn. We trace Glen's story through Sunday buck-outs, the cast-and-spur saga, and winter runs in Florida with Johnny Clark, Hal Pilgrim, Red Duffin, and later Ronnie Williams, whose memory for bulls was legendary.Along the way, Glen tips his hat to Ben Jordan, explaining how Jordan's sense of balance and calm inspired his own technique. It's rodeo history told straight from the man who lived it — part grit, part grin, and all heart.#BeyondTheChutes #GlenBird #BenJordan #RonnieWilliams #MrWoody #BullRiding #IPRA #IRA #RodeoHistory #TexasRodeo #WeatherfordTX #MatadorTX #PerfectStyle #CowboyLogic #RodeoPodcast #OnTheRoadAgain #TheseStoriesMatter

Rhyme & Treason Radio
Episode 418- Govenment shut down 2

Rhyme & Treason Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 88:39


Howdy Folks, Day 36 of the government shut down and we play songs about it. We talk the plight of modern man and Matador urinates in a pint glass on the mic. I hate the TSA but feel bad for all other federal workers not getting paid. 2025 sucks ass. Screw The Govt, MATADOR  Artist include: Executors, Bad Boy Pete, Public Enemy, Skepta, Slam and many more.

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki
P1 AI Mini Series: How to Collab with AI in Your Dealership with Kevin Esmezyan, Matador AI

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 22:46


AI isn't here to replace humans—it's here to amplify them. In this first episode of our new mini-series with Matador AI, Jen sits down with Kevin Esmezyan, Head of Product at Matador AI, to explore how dealerships are using AI to eliminate repetitive tasks, reduce burnout, and empower their people to focus on what they do best—building relationships and delivering a remarkable guest experience. From automating lead follow-ups to intelligently syncing with your CRM, Kevin explains how the right human + AI collaboration transforms workflow, increases productivity, and sets a new standard for efficiency in modern dealerships. If you've been curious about how AI actually works in practice (not just in theory), this episode is your starting point. https://matador.ai/ | Kevin Esmezyan, 514-793-1488 | Kevin@matador.ai Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki
P2 AI Mini Series: From GM to Dealer Advisory Board Member: How AI Is Changing the Way Dealerships Operate

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 20:46


Not every day do you meet someone who's worked their way from the sales floor to the GM's office — and now sits on the advisory board for an AI company that's changing how dealerships leverage AI in operations. In Part 2 of our AI mini-series with Matador AI, Jen sits down with Uli DeMartino, a seasoned operator turned advisor, to talk about how AI is being used inside real dealerships today—from improving follow-up consistency to bridging sales and service for a stronger customer experience. Uli shares what he's learned turning around underperforming stores, what he looks for first when he walks into a struggling dealership, and how he's helping shape Matador AI into a dealer-first platform that augments people, not replaces them. If you've ever wondered what AI looks like through the eyes of a real GM who's lived the grind, this one's a must-listen! https://matador.ai/ | Uli DeMartino | uli.demartino@matador.ai  Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki
P3 AI Mini Series: From Demo to Daily Use: How to Make AI Actually Work Inside a Dealership — with Joshua Bagley, Head of After Sales at Matador AI

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 24:04


We all love a shiny new tech demo—but what happens after the install? In Part 3 of our AI mini-series with Matador AI, Jen sits down with Joshua Bagley, Head of After Sales, to talk about what really makes AI work inside a dealership. Joshua breaks down the people side of implementation—why collaboration across departments, leadership buy-in, and consistent follow-up are the difference between success and failure. He also shares Matador AI's unique "client success pod" structure that keeps dealers supported, engaged, and achieving real results long after the onboarding call. From onboarding to retention, Josh shows that AI's success depends on culture, not code—and why adoption beats innovation every time. https://matador.ai/ | Joshua Bagley,  | joshua@matador.ai Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki
P4 AI Mini Series: Sales & Service are Leading the AI Shift Inside Dealerships — with Carla Ksonzek, Head of Sales at Matador AI

Dealer Talk With Jen Suzuki

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 27:49


AI is changing the way dealerships connect, communicate, and compete! In Part 4 of our Matador AI mini-series, Jen sits down with Carla Ksonzek, Head of Sales at Matador AI, to talk about how top dealers are winning the long game through automation, culture, and leadership. Carla breaks down what she calls the SMS-first world—where 90% of customers respond within minutes—and how dealers can use AI as an extension of their people, not a replacement. You'll hear how Matador scales without losing personal touch, the power of leadership buy-in, and why adoption beats innovation every time. If you lead a sales or BDC team, this episode will help you build consistency, protect your people from burnout, and create an edge your competition can't match. https://matador.ai/ | Carla Ksonzek 514-452-1347 | Carla@matador.ai Dealer Talk with Jen Suzuki Podcast |

Rhyme & Treason Radio
Episode 417-Dia De Los Muertos

Rhyme & Treason Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 82:26


Howdy Folks, Dark times as Matador is waiting for his dad to pass away at any moment. Gower tells his tale of his Grandma dying and we celebrate day of the dead by talking about the Dad Death Saga. Punk, Metal, Hip Hop and a whole lot of Spanish. This episode rocks and it would be cool to go to a day of the dead celebration some day. Hang out with your Dads while they are still around. Sad times indeed, enjoy this sweet mix. You won't hear the Lawyer...couldn't get it to work... Happy Dia De Las Muertos, MATADOR Artist include: Notorious BIG, Voodoo Glow skulls, NOFX, 1876 and many more.

Beginnings
Episode 697: Thalia Zedek of Come, Live Skull and Thalia Zedek Band

Beginnings

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 67:13


On today's episode, I talk to musician Thalia Zedek. Originally from Washington DC, Thalia attended college at Boston University for one semester before dropping out to pursue a musical career instead. Each band she formed saw a little more success than the last, and her breakthrough was the group Uzi in 1984. They only stayed together for a short time though, and she next joined the New York no wave band Live Skull, who stayed together until 1990. From their break-up until 2001, Thalia was in the band Come, which she formed with Codeine's Chris Brokaw; in their time together, they released four acclaimed records on Matador, and since then, she's been performing as Thalia Zedek Band. They've released nine albums, mostly on Thrill Jockey, and her latest The Boat Outside Your Window was just released in May of this year. On November 14th, Dromedary Records will release the lost EP of Via, Thalia's other Live Skull-era band, and it's a delight! This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter. Check out my free philosophy Substack where I write essays every couple months here and my old casiopop band's lost album here! And the comedy podcast I do with my wife Naomi Couples Therapy can be found here! Theme song by the fantastic Savoir Adore! Second theme by the brilliant Mike Pace! Closing theme by the delightful Gregory Brothers! Podcast art by the inimitable Beano Gee!  

Lawyers in the Making Podcast
E147: Nick Cohen Chief Operating Officer at Matador Solutions

Lawyers in the Making Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 58:09


Nick is a Loyola Law School Los Angeles graduate and currently works as the Chief Operating Officer at Matador Solutions. At an early age, Nick was surrounded by the Law every day of his life. While Law School was not his first option, this episode shows just how unique his journey truly was, and will be for future years!Nick and I spoke about his early life with his parents, and numerous other relatives being lawyers, he was always involved in the business of it all. Doing marketing, learning how to code, and generating new cases online for his parents throughout his childhood would have its full circle moment, leading him to become the Chief Operating Officer at Matador Solutions. Nick, following various experiences, would end up doing Law School in one of the many unique ways one can take, night school. Nick would talk about his law school experience, speaking about the different environment it brought, and being one of the youngest people in his class. Nick would present to us his 45/15/5 study system, which led him to tremendous success, along with how he navigated night school, all while further building Matador solutions. His greatest takeaway from Law School? Discipline! This episode shows that even when running a business, the Law School experience is still possible. Nick delivers with a plethora of Law School tips and tricks, as well as hiring strategies, that anyone can learn from! Nick's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickecohenMatador Solutions: https://www.matadorsolutions.netBe sure to check out the Official Sponsors for the Lawyers in the Making Podcast:Rhetoric - takes user briefs and motions and compares them against the text of opinions written by judges to identify ways to tailor their arguments to better persuade the judges handling their cases. Rhetoric's focus is on persuasion and helps users find new ways to improve their odds of success through more persuasive arguments. Find them here: userhetoric.comThe Law School Operating System™ Recorded Course - This course is for ambitious law students who want a proven, simple system to learn every topic in their classes to excel in class and on exams. Go to www.lisablasser.com, check out the student tab with course offerings, and use code LSOSNATE10 at checkout for 10% off Lisa's recorded course!Start LSAT - Founded by former guest and 22-year-old superstar, Alden Spratt, Start LSAT was built upon breaking down barriers, allowing anyone access to high-quality LSAT Prep. For $110, you get yourself the Start LSAT self-paced course, and using code LITM10 you get 10% off the self-paced course! Check out Alden and Start LSAT at startlsat.com and use code LITM10 for 10% off the self-paced course!Lawyers in the Making Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Lawyers in the Making Podcast at lawyersinthemaking.substack.com/subscribe

The Daily Zeitgeist
Trendual Matador 10/9: Israel/Gaza, ICE, Parents Television & Media Council, Dolly Parton, Survivor

The Daily Zeitgeist

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 29:56 Transcription Available


In this edition of Trendual Matador, Jack and Miles discuss the possible ceasefire in Gaza, the justification for sending military to Chicago and Portland, the end of the Parents Television & Media Council, an update on Dolly Parton's health, a Survivor contestant getting bitten by a venomous snake and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frequent Miler on the Air
Favorite travel gear from the Giant Mailbag | Coffee Break Ep72 | 9-30-25

Frequent Miler on the Air

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 17:33


In a recent episode, Greg and Nick talked about their favorite travel gear. In this episode, we're featuring all the cool travel gear we learned about from all of you in your responses to that episode!Favorite travel gear from the Giant MailbagListen to the episode "Our favorite travel gear | Ep323 | 9-12-25" here(01:28) - "For packable backpacks, Matador makes ultralight, water-resistant, packable packs. They're pricey, but the build quality is excellent. They can usually be found on sale during Black Friday."(02:44) - Cincha Travel belt - this can securely attach any backpack to your suitcase. Also a tide stain remover pen.(04:11) - Cheap plastic flip flops. Hotel carpets are dark for a reason. They are a breeding ground for all kinds of yuck. Also a small washcloth. ...this is actually a Japanese small towel that is smaller than a traditional American washcloth (closer to a handkerchief).(05:03) - Replenish your toiletry bag when you get home from a trip NOT before the next trip. That way it is always ready to go. And if I have to remove something from the kit, I leave myself a note to remind myself when packing.(06:33) - A camping set of plastic bowl + cup + utensils (bought at an outdoor store)..... several tea bags of caffeinated & decaf tea each.(08:02) - $3 drugstore rain ponchos. They last for a while and can even keep you warm.(08:56) - Osprey travel backpack. Lifetime warranty and YKK zippers. Super comfortable to wear.(09:37) - "For any men looking for great ways to use their Lululemon credits, Lululemon actually has fantastic lightweight travel clothing – ... all my athletic shorts, regular shorts, joggers, pants that I travel with are Lululemon. They're pretty good quality, very easy to pack, and are lightweight, and they look good as well. (The ABC line is my personal favorite but you might find something else fits you personally better)"(10:21) - A cheap lock in my backpack for when I'm at the gym or water park and need to use the lockers. A bottle opener and SIM card tool on the same keychain for the lock key.(10:54) - The biggest side benefit of UK wall chargers: "On a recent trip to Mexico, my friends and I booked a slightly sketchy Airbnb. Since the patio door didn't have a bar, we scattered the UK chargers we had left over from our Cyprus trip as ersatz caltrops and slept soundly, knowing any intruders would face crippling injury if they dared to break in."(11:48) - "I put AirTags or FindMy compatible luggage tags on all my bags. I also have a FindMy enabled passport wallet and glasses case from Satechi — hopefully I won't ever end up in a situation like Greg when he got his backpack stolen in Chile, but even just being able to track things that are easily misplaced can be a total game changer."(12:14) - "One thing I realized nobody mentioned is a travel router. I have been carrying [a tiny router] for several years, and it has been a real lifesaver on occasion. When I get somewhere that has spotty WiFi reception, I try to find a spot where I can get at least a little reception, plug in the router there, and then I have reception in the whole room. (One time, I had it perched on top of an ice machine down the hall when WiFi was out on the whole floor.) It is also handy for sharing one login among everybody."(13:09) - "For luggage, I love the soft-sided Platinum Elite spinner line from Travelpro. .... The Platinum Elite line has lots of nice built-in organizers like compression straps, multiple zippers and velcro pockets, and a zip-in plastic bag for liquids... There's an internal...

They Must Be Destroyed On Sight!
Blood on the Tracks 91: TMBDOS! Grab Bag 6 - Scratching the Bag.

They Must Be Destroyed On Sight!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 55:11


Lee's created yet another lazy playlist brought to you by the soundtrack/score music featured in various episodes of the They Must Be Destroyed On Sight! podcast. Next month Lee Van Teeth is taking over the show, so see you again in two months! --Peter's Trip from "The Trip" (1967) --The Electric Flag (Episode 316) --His Actions Speak Louder Than Words from "A Wounded Fawn" (2022) --The Tammy's (Episode 317) --Nothing's Gonna Hurt You Baby from "A Wounded Fawn" (2022) --Cigarettes After Sex (Episode 317) --Patrick Pt. 3 from "Patrick" (1978) --Goblin (Intermission # 51) --Atelier (Titoli) from "Blood and Black Lace" (1964) --Carlo Rustichelli (Episode 320) --Devil's Nightmare (Main Titles) from "The Devil's Nightmare" (1971) --Alessandro Alessandroni (Episode 320) --Marley & Marley from "The Muppet Christmas Carol" (1992) --Paul Williams; vocals by The Muppets (Episode 322) --Princes of the Universe from "Highlander" (1986) --Queen (Episode 324) --1, 2, 3, 4 from "The Matador" (2005) --TITAN (Episode 325) --Main Theme from "Bucktown" (1975) --Johnny Pate (Episode 327) --Quicksand from "Across 110th Street" (2025) --Bobby Womack (Episode 328) --Michoacan from "Cisco Pike" (1971) --Sir Douglas Quintet (Episode 329) --Terminator - Main Theme from "The Terminator" (1984) --Brad Fiedel (Episode 330) --Quentin Blue from "The Outfit" (1973) --Jerry Fielding; vocals by Steve Gillette (Episode 338) --One More Night from "Wolfs" (2024) --Phil Collins (Episode 340) --Afyon from "The Sicilian Connection" (1972) --Guido & Maurizio De Angelis (Episode 344) --No One Around to Hear It from "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie" (1974) --Bo Harwood & John Cassavetes (Episode 345) Opening and closing music: Notre côté B from "Gina" by Michel Pagliaro, and Bubble Gum Girl from "Gas-s-s-s" by Johnny & The Tornados.

The LoCo Experience
EXPERIENCE 239 | Keep Your Burritos Local with Paul Michaelson, Owner of Matador Mexican Grill

The LoCo Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 68:02 Transcription Available


Paul Michaelson left an early stage financial planning career track soon after graduating from CSU to launch a 2-location Taco Del Mar franchise in Fort Collins, in partnership with his brother-in-law.  When the franchisor proved to be more of a hindrance than a help, they split off to become Matador Mexican Grill off Harmony and Timberline, and Toro - a quick-serve restaurant in Campus West, reliant upon the Matador's kitchen - and about 10 trips across town each day for Paul!  Toro soon disappeared, but Matador has become a Fort Collins landmark, and staple food source for white-collar and blue collar, takeout and traveller alike.  My relationship with Matador began when I was a banker at Capital West Bank, kitty-corner across the street, and at least every other Wednesday I would go in for their smothered burrito special, ghost sauce on the inside and bathing in Matador's delicious hot green chili.  Drink two Arnold Palmers while eating my burrito, building a sweat and then a shiver - and returning to the office in an altered state was my habit on Wednesdays, and it's been a joy to reconnect with Paul as a collaborator of the Hot Nugs Conversation Series with Fort Collins Mayoral Candidates.  Paul's is a journey of resilience, dedication, customer loyalty, and continuous deliciousness and creativity, so please enjoy, as I did, my conversation with Paul Michaelson.  The LoCo Experience Podcast is sponsored by: Purpose Driven Wealth Thrivent: Learn more

Rhyme & Treason Radio
Episode 414-Faithless

Rhyme & Treason Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 77:04


Howdy Folks, Hope you enjoyed Rapture day where no one ascended in to Heaven, what a surprise...That is the theme of the show. I lost faith a long time ago and the 24 hr news cycle in the palm of your hand isn't fun. 2025 is rough and we are all easy marks at this point as the Algorythm preys on us. Metal, Punk, Dubstep, Hip Hop, Comedy and Gower and Matador talk Grocery Outlet, Startbucks, Fantasy football and Rapture day... Faith is hard to come by these days, MATADOR Artist include: Paris, Eric Idle, NOFX, John Prine, Faithless and many more  

Vigilantes Radio Podcast
The Pearl Matador Interview.

Vigilantes Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 29:51 Transcription Available


Automotive ADHD
The Untold Story of AMC | The Last Independent Automaker with Joe Ligo

Automotive ADHD

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 44:12


American Motors Corporation has a fascinating history. With cars like the Rambler, Matador, Gremlin, Jeep, and Pacer, AMC had an unusual way of doing things. I interview Joe Ligo, Emmy award winning television producer and documentary filmmaker about his fantastic series, “The Last Independent Automaker” airing on TV and streaming. Joe and I discuss the ups and downs of AMC, as well as his commitment to prevent the automaker's story from being lost to time.lastindependentauto.comGet your GPS tracker now and protect your car! Use Promo code AUTOADHD15 for 15% off, in addition to another 35% off an annual subscription: spytec.com

Automotive ADHD
What if AMC Was Still Around? - Joe Ligo, The Last Independent Automaker

Automotive ADHD

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 22:27


Everybody loves the underdog. American Motors, with cars like Rambler, Matador, Gremlin, Jeep, and Pacer, was certainly a loveable underdog. I continue my discussion with Joe Ligo, Emmy award winning television producer and creator of the documentary series, “The Last Independent Automaker”. Joe and I talk about a hypothetical alternate history where AMC is still in business, and ponder what sort of cars they'd make in the modern era.lastindependentauto.comGet your GPS tracker now and protect your car! Use Promo code AUTOADHD15 for 15% off, in addition to another 35% off an annual subscription: spytec.com

Sound Opinions
"The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman" with Niko Stratis, Opinions on Aesop Rock & The Beths

Sound Opinions

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 50:26


Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with music writer Niko Stratis about her book "The Dad Rock That Made Me A Woman." The hosts also review new albums from The Beths and Aesop Rock.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Wilco, "Sky Blue Sky," Sky Blue Sky, Nonesuch, 2007The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Beths, "Metal," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025The Beths, "Straight Line Was A Lie," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025The Beths, "Mother, Pray For Me," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025The Beths, "Best Laid Plans," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025The Beths, "No Joy," Straight Line Was A Lie, Anti, 2025Aesop Rock, "Black Plums," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025Aesop Rock, "Movie Night," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025Aesop Rock, "Costco," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025Aesop Rock, "Checkers," Black Hole Superette, Rhymesayers, 2025The Replacements, "Androgynous," Let It Be, Twin Tone, 1984Wilco, "Impossible Germany," Sky Blue Sky, Nonesuch, 2007Julien Baker, "Song In E," Little Oblivions, Matador, 2021R.E.M., "Man On The Moon," Automatic For The People, Warner Bros, 1992Julien Baker, "Accident Prone (Live)," unreleased, NA, 2016k.d. lang, "Hallelujah," Hymns of the 49th Parallel, Nonesuch, 2004Bruce Springsteen, "Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out," Born To Run, Columbia, 1975Neko Case, "I Wish I Was The Moon," Blacklisted, Bloodshot, 2002Haim, "Want You Back," Something to Tell You, Columbia, 2017The Mountain Goats, "Amy aka Spent Gladiator 1," Transcendental Youth, Merge, 2012Laura Stevenson, "Honey," Late Great, Really, 2025MJ Lenderman, "She's Leaving You," Manning Fireworks, Anti, 2024Waxahatchee, "Right Back To It (feat. MJ Lenderman)," Tigers Blood, Anti, 2024Patti Smith, "Gloria," Horses, Arista, 1975See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How Long Gone
839. - Bar Italia

How Long Gone

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 70:37


Bar Italia is a band from London that we're both fans of. Their new record, Some Like It Hot, is out next month on Matador. We chat with Nina and Jezmi about Vogue's new editor, Tim Dillon's Abu Dhabi payday, Howard Stern, Harry Styles in Rome, Jezmi's dad's salsa dancing career, silent mat pilates, pissing in a cup at the Oasis show, our karaoke songs, how they write songs, Pro Tools as a band member, good and bad festivals, how many push ups Jezmi can do, and their top five over the counter homeopathic remedies. instagram.com/baritaliaa twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sound Opinions
"Hey Joe" Plus Opinions on Lifeguard

Sound Opinions

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 51:01


Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot sit down with Jason Schneider, author of That Gun in Your Hand: The Strange Saga of ‘Hey Joe' and Popular Music's History of Violence. The hosts also review the new album from Lifeguard.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Lifeguard, "It Will Get Worse," Ripped and Torn, Matador, 2025Lifeguard, "Ripped + Torn," Ripped and Torn, Matador, 2025Lifeguard, "Under Your Reach," Ripped and Torn, Matador, 2025Lifeguard, "How to Say Deisar," Ripped and Torn, Matador, 2025Wilson Pickett, "Hey Joe," Right On, Atlantic, 1970Jimi Hendrix, "Hey Joe," Are You Experienced, Polydor, 1967Tim Rose, "Hey Joe," Live on Later With Jools Holland, NA, 1997The Byrds, "Hey Joe (Where You Gonna Go)," Mr. Tambourine Man, Columbia, 1965Lee Moses, "Hey Joe," Time and Place, Maple, 1971The Leaves, "Hey Joe," Hey Joe, Mira, 1966Patti Smith, "Hey Joe (Version)," Hey Joe (Version) / Piss Factory, Mer, 1974Charlotte Gainsbourg, "Hey Joe," Nymphomaniac (soundtrack), Zentropa, 2014Body Count, "Hey Joe," Born Dead, Virgin, 1994Roy Buchanan, "Hey Joe," That's What I Am Here For, Polydor, 1973Spirit, "Hey Joe," Spirit of '76, Mercury, 1975Golden Cups, "Hey Joe," The Golden Cups Album, Capitol, 1968Bruce Springstreen, "Dancing in the Dark," Born in the U.S.A., Columbia, 1984See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rover's Morning Glory
WED FULL SHOW: Are Krystle's feet bigger than Jeffrey's, JLR lies, and the show attempts a viral TikTok game

Rover's Morning Glory

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 169:59


Rover keeps readers in the bathroom. JLR gets irritated by too many questions. Charlie should have bought Cracker Barrel stock. A few people were missing from the staff meeting. Restaurant in Missouri has to make a statement about Google AI giving false information about their menu specials. Parents are suing ChatGPT after the AI program helped him commit suicide. Rover turned his fireplace already. Charlie uses his GPS to drive to and from work. Matador is gored during his debut bull fight. Rachel in sales gave JLR a new pair of shoes. Are Krystle's feet bigger than Jeffrey's? The show gets a good look at Stansbury's nasty feet. The Orgy Dome. JLR lies about going to Cracker Barrel. The show teams up to try a reverse song game gone viral on TikTok. Duji and Snitzer attempt to win the reverse song game. Did rover cheat? The losing teams get punished.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rover's Morning Glory
WED PT 2: Are Krystle's feet bigger than Jeffrey's?

Rover's Morning Glory

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 43:47


Parents are suing ChatGPT after the AI program helped him commit suicide. Rover turned his fireplace already. Charlie uses his GPS to drive to and from work. Matador is gored during his debut bull fight. Rachel in sales gave JLR a new pair of shoes. Are Krystle's feet bigger than Jeffrey's?

Rover's Morning Glory
WED PT 2: Are Krystle's feet bigger than Jeffrey's?

Rover's Morning Glory

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 43:43


Parents are suing ChatGPT after the AI program helped him commit suicide. Rover turned his fireplace already. Charlie uses his GPS to drive to and from work. Matador is gored during his debut bull fight. Rachel in sales gave JLR a new pair of shoes. Are Krystle's feet bigger than Jeffrey's?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rover's Morning Glory
WED FULL SHOW: Are Krystle's feet bigger than Jeffrey's, JLR lies, and the show attempts a viral TikTok game

Rover's Morning Glory

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 171:59


Rover keeps readers in the bathroom. JLR gets irritated by too many questions. Charlie should have bought Cracker Barrel stock. A few people were missing from the staff meeting. Restaurant in Missouri has to make a statement about Google AI giving false information about their menu specials. Parents are suing ChatGPT after the AI program helped him commit suicide. Rover turned his fireplace already. Charlie uses his GPS to drive to and from work. Matador is gored during his debut bull fight. Rachel in sales gave JLR a new pair of shoes. Are Krystle's feet bigger than Jeffrey's? The show gets a good look at Stansbury's nasty feet. The Orgy Dome. JLR lies about going to Cracker Barrel. The show teams up to try a reverse song game gone viral on TikTok. Duji and Snitzer attempt to win the reverse song game. Did rover cheat? The losing teams get punished.

Add to Cart with Kulap Vilaysack & SuChin Pak
The Best of Add to Cart: Zouk's Cubes CUBED (International Travel)

Add to Cart with Kulap Vilaysack & SuChin Pak

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 61:37


Now boarding: first class, for the third episode of Zouk's Cubes! Jason Mantzoukas returns for an ATC takeover. This time, Kulap is getting the deets on how SuChin and Jason pack for an international trip. Jason is fresh off ten days in the U.K., while SuChin is prepping for her family's trip to South Korea. It's Jason's jigsaw puzzle packing vs. SuChin's clear Ziploc bags. There will be finger shoving, tarp tucking, and plenty of cubes.  We want to hear from you! Drop us a message on Speakpipe. Subscribe to the Add to Cart newsletter for juicy extras. Please note, Add To Cart contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  To see all products mentioned in this episode, head to @addtocartpod on Instagram. To purchase any of the products, see below.  Missed our previous Zouk's Cubes episodes? Check out ep 1 and the live show!  Trip Tarp for the tarp tuckers out there  You can never have too many totes. Jason uses the Hyperlite Tote Bag and the Tom Bihn Zip-Top Shop Bag. He also likes packable totes from Peak Design, Matador and Bellroy.  Get into these Comrad compression socks on flights  A classic cube: The Evergoods 8L Transit Packing Cube. He also loves the compression cubes from Peak Design and Nomatic.  His packable clothesline is a paracord  Adam Savage from Mythbusters makes pouches! Jason travels with the Rimowa Cabin Plus suitcase  Zouks is the backpack king!  He likes The Tom Bihn Technonaut Backpack and Shadow Guide Backpack , as well as the Arc'teryx Konseal 15 backpack  He wears the Evergoods Civic Access Sling through TSA  What's in Jason's tech bag? The Epicka Universal Travel Adapter  Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.  Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.