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Michael Shelton Wednesday Evening 6/4/25

The new series continues! Michael and I sat down today and discussed a few topics through the lens of experience in different decades of life. For those of you familiar with the show you know that often on Friday I answer Q and A, today is no different, except that Michael is joining me to give his perspective from a younger generation: The Moral Decisions Surrounding War Airplanes colliding while skydiving Purple Hearts from WW2 White House Intruders Soccer Mom MMA Fights Today's Sponsors: Pique: Get 20% off + a FREE rechargeable frother and glass beaker with your first purchase with my link https://Piquelife.com/CLEAREDHOT Mando: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code "clearedhot" at https://shopmando.com  

The new series continues! Michael and I sat down today and discussed a few topics through the lens of experience in different decades of life. For those of you familiar with the show you know that often on Friday I answer Q and A, today is no different, except that Michael is joining me to give his perspective from a younger generation: Social Circle Interactions Mental Discipline and Accountability Avoiding Becoming Overwhelmed Today's Sponsors: TrueWerk: Check out the full lineup and get 15 percent off your first order at https://TRUEWERK.com/clearedhot Mando: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code "clearedhot" at https://shopmando.com  

I am unsure of what exactly to call this new segment, we had discussed "Bolt Action Friday," but it just doesn't have the right ring to it. Michael and I sat down today and discussed a few topics through the lens of experience in different decades of life. For those of you familiar with the show you know that often on Friday I answer Q and A, today is no different, except that Michael is joining me to give his perspective from a younger generation. Before we began I opened with an explanation of the airspace surrounding the Washington DC area, and how something so horrific like the collision between a civilian airliner and military BlackHawk helicopter can occur. I have no details or specifics of the crash, my commentary is on airspace and the complications that can occur only. The remainder of the episode contains topics that I have talked about solo, but was curious about a younger generations take: Military Service Mental Health Relationships Enjoy and let me know what you think of this format. Today's Sponsors: Pique Life: Get 20% off + a FREE rechargeable frother and glass beaker with your first purchase with my link: ⁠ https://Piquelife.com/CLEAREDHOT⁠ Maui Nui: Head over to ⁠https://Mauinuivenison.com/Clearedhot⁠ for a limited collection of my favorite cuts and products

Michael Shelton Sunday Evening 10/27/24

Today we sit down with Michael Shelton to go over some client questions. Thanks for listening! Make sure to follow us on all the socials at @summitwealthgroup, so you don't miss an episode!

We are back again with a role reversal, turning the microphone towards the man usually behind the scenes – show producer, Michael Shelton. I never know where these conversations are going to lead, since I am turning the questions over to Michael, a man with an internet search history that has likely landed him on a variety of watchlists. There was absolutely no structure to this episode, we covered everything from a police officer locking themselves in the backseat with a woman, Crowdstrike, The UK calling for social media posters to be extradited and charged, what part of a person Michael would eat first, and everything in between. It is always a wild journey, I hope you enjoy it. The Speed of War Comic Series: https://www.thespeedofwar.com/ Check out the newest Cleared Hot Gear here: https://shop.clearedhotpodcast.com/  

How do travel nurses achieve financial stability amidst constant relocations and diverse assignments? On this episode of Reach Your Summit, we address this pressing question with insights from expert guest Michael Shelton from our Memphis office. Michael draws from his extensive experience to discuss the unique financial challenges travel nurses face, from budgeting inconsistencies to saving for retirement. Learn practical steps for establishing a reliable budget and discover the key to spending less than you earn, no matter where you are. We also explore the adaptability required for financial advisors to effectively support this dynamic group.Thanks for listening! Make sure to follow us on all the socials at @summitwealthgroup, so you don't miss an episode!

Unlock the secrets to a fulfilling retirement as we sit down with Michael Shelton from Summit Wealth Group's Memphis office. Have you ever wondered how you'd spend a Saturday free of obligations? Michael's holistic approach to retirement planning encourages clients to envision just that, helping you craft a clear picture of your financial goals. We cover essential retirement accounts like 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and Roth options, stressing the importance of employer matches as "free money." We wrap up by emphasizing the emotional satisfaction advisors feel when helping clients achieve their retirement dreams. Don't miss out on this episode loaded with valuable insights—share it with friends and subscribe for more expert advice on reaching your financial summit!Show NotesResources Mentioned:●      Summit Wealth Group: Website●      Contact: info@summitwealthgroup.comConnect with Us:●      Follow us on Instagram: @summitwealthgroup ●      Like us on Facebook: Facebook●      Join our LinkedIn Group: LinkedInThanks for listening! Make sure to follow us on all the socials at @summitwealthgroup, so you don't miss an episode!

The co-founder of Esther's Follies comedy troupe & club, an actor, singer and successful entrepreneur who undoubtedly helps to “Keep Austin Weird.” Esther's has kept audiences laughing for more than 47 years. The live comedy revue — part SNL with a Texas twist, part modern vaudeville and Magical Mystery Tour — is like nothing else on the national comedy scene. From political skewering to parody sketches to confounding magic acts. Shannon Sedwick launched her first enterprise, The Museum of Light, in 1970 in partnership with her husband Michael Shelton. A film series showing experimental short films on the UT campus where filmmakers were invited to speak about their work. That experience sparked an entrepreneurial fire in Sedwick & Shelton, so they went on to create a New Orleans-style restaurant and live music club with a funky Austin vibe called Liberty Lunch. Live music acts were performed in the backyard, and Sedwick and Shelton added entertainment with performance art pieces in between bands. The entrepreneurs' next venture was Phillies' Diner, where Sedwick recalls delivering sandwiches to customers by bicycle. Then came the Buffalo Grille, a jazz club and restaurant on West Sixth Street. Shannon cooked by day, and sang in a trio at night, where she fell in love with Sam Shepard when he came to their Sunday Brunch jazz jam with his bongos. This was followed by The Tavern where they completely renovated a historic building and brought the restaurant-bar back to life. They went on to open Esther's on a song, got a beer and wine license, and built a stage in the windows. It became an underground hit and has lasted over four decades giggling & skewering all the way. 

We are back again with a role reversal, turning the microphone towards the man usually behind the scenes – show producer, Michael Shelton. I never know where these conversations are going to lead, since I am turning the questions over to Michael, a man with an internet search history that has likely landed him on a variety of watchlists. There was absolutely no structure to this episode, we covered everything from FBI agents doing back flips and losing control of their pistols, Leaders in the government getting caught soliciting for sex in airport bathrooms, street fights, and everything in between. It is always a wild journey, I hope you enjoy it. The Speed of War Comic Series: https://www.thespeedofwar.com/ Check out the newest Cleared Hot Gear here: https://shop.clearedhotpodcast.com/  

We are back again with a role reversal, turning the microphone towards the man usually behind the scenes – show producer, Michael Shelton. I never know where these conversations are going to lead, since I am turning the questions over to Michael, a man with an internet search history that has likely landed him on a variety of watchlists. There was absolutely no structure to this episode, where we covered everything from the controversial topic of soaking, flat earth pioneers who die in their own homemade rockets, social uprisings on college campuses, pride in being an American, and people lighting themselves on fire in protest. It is always a wild journey, I hope you enjoy it. The Speed of War Comic Series: https://www.thespeedofwar.com/ Check out the newest Cleared Hot Gear here: https://shop.clearedhotpodcast.com/  

We are back again with a role reversal, turning the microphone towards the man usually behind the scenes – show producer, Michael Shelton. I never know where these conversations are going to lead, since I am turning the questions over to Michael, a man with an internet search history that has likely landed him on a variety of watchlists. There was absolutely no structure to this episode, where we covered everything from the emergence of Ai and the new text to video tools coming on the market, anxiety in younger generations, the authenticity of military movies, the death of the Boeing whistleblower, and much more. The thumbnail will make more sense if you can make it to the end of the episode. The Speed of War Comic Series: https://www.thespeedofwar.com/ Check out the newest Cleared Hot Gear here: https://shop.clearedhotpodcast.com/  

We are back again with a role reversal, turning the microphone towards the man usually behind the scenes – show producer, Michael Shelton. I never know where these conversations are going to lead, since I am turning the questions over to Michael, a man with an internet search history that has likely landed him on a variety of watchlists. There was absolutely no structure to this episode, where we covered everything from professional slap fighting, whether or not it is useful to rais your voice at any time, sexual dominance, and parenting failures. It is always a wild journey, I hope you enjoy it. The Speed of War Comic Series: https://www.thespeedofwar.com/ Check out the newest Cleared Hot Gear here: https://shop.clearedhotpodcast.com/  

Buckle up again everyone, we are stepping back into a role reversal, turning the microphone towards the man usually behind the scenes – show producer, Michael Shelton. I never know where these conversations are going to lead, since I am turning the questions over to Michael, a man with an internet search history that has likely landed him on a variety of watchlists. We covered a substantial bit of ground, from online sales coaches, the "king" of stolen valor, thoughts on modern art, a man suing Twitch for excessive "self-care," why men have nipples, and much much more. It was an odd journey, I hope you enjoy it. The company I mentioned that I am working with for my blood panels is called Marek Health. If you are interested in checking them out, please use this link: ⁠https://marekdiagnostics.com/stumpf⁠ Marek has also provided me with a discount code, "stumpf". Full disclosure, I have no clue what the value of the code is, maybe it is 100 percent off, maybe it is 10. Some mysteries in life have no answers. The Speed of War Comic Series: ⁠https://www.thespeedofwar.com/⁠ Check out the newest Cleared Hot Gear here: ⁠https://shop.clearedhotpodcast.com/

Calling all thrill makers, fun creators, and AttractionPros! Get ready for the ride of a lifetime at IAAPA Expo 2023 - the global attractions industry's premier event. Join us in Orlando, November 13-17, for a week of learning, networking, and exploring trends and new technologies. Discover innovative solutions for growth that will supercharge your business and enhance your career.   Michael Shelton is the Vice President and Executive Director of IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) North America. Michael began his career in the attractions industry during his teenage years when his mom suggested that he get a job at Hyland Hills Water World outside of Denver, CO. Over the course of two decades, Michael has progressed within the industry, and was recently appointed as the Vice President and Executive Director of IAAPA North America. Michael now plays a pivotal role in organizing the largest attraction expo globally and contributing to the growth and new age of IAAPA. In this interview, Michael talks about connecting members, IAAPA's culture, and the 9 miles of aisles.      Connecting Members "What IAAPA does best is connect members." Bringing people together solves problems, and that's what IAAPA does best. As an organization covering diverse disciplines and trades, IAAPA serves as a hub where open communication and interactions flourish. Within this collaborative environment, innovations are birthed, and unsolvable challenges find solutions through the collective efforts and expertise of the varied professionals brought together under the IAAPA umbrella. To build this collaborative atmosphere, Michael has a straightforward approach: more meetings across more regions. Through a diverse array of social events, webinars, educational sessions, and various gatherings of different sizes and formats, members are provided with ample opportunities to connect and engage with one another.    IAAPA's Culture "We all need to advocate for this industry." Michael knows that IAAPA's corporate environment has a very unique and fun culture. In order to succeed, IAAPA brings in professionals from the organization industry, but also the attractions industry. By cultivating an atmosphere of collaboration and fun, IAAPA consistently delivers great results year after year.  But Michael knows it goes further than that. After all, IAAPA is so much more than an expo. With around 50 committees of volunteers, IAAPA builds a culture centered around the shared affection among its members.    9 Miles of Aisles  "Bring your comfortable walking shoes." IAAPA is dedicated to delivering its best expo year after year, and Michael knows that this year won't come short of that goal. With the expo being IAAPA's biggest offering, it can help open the eyes of professionals around the world to just how big the attractions industry truly is. From food carts to a brand-new expo photo system, IAAPA is planning on hosting a fantastic expo for 2023. From professional offerings like a new alcohol beverage and innovation pavilion and a record-setting drone show in the evening of the expo, IAAPA is geared up to have another fantastic year.    To connect with Michael, connect with him on LinkedIn, or send him an email at mshelton@iaapa.org. To learn more about IAAPA, click here.    This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our faaaaaantastic team: Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas A/V editing by Abby Giganan Summary written by Mason Nichols   To connect with AttractionPros: AttractionPros.com AttractionPros@gmail.com AttractionPros on Facebook AttractionPros on LinkedIn AttractionPros on Instagram AttractionPros on Twitter (X)

Buckle up, everyone. In this episode we are stepping into a role reversal, turning the microphone towards the man usually behind the scenes – show producer, Michael Shelton. With a wide-ranging discussion of the novel 1984, and conspiracies about the wildfires in Maui, Car Jitsu, and where the current social progressive idealogy may lead us, we are going on a roller coaster of emotions, information, and insight. The Speed of War Comic Series: https://www.thespeedofwar.com/ Sign up for the new G14 newsletter here: https://www.clearedhotpodcast.com/exclusive Check out the newest Cleared Hot Gear here: https://shop.clearedhotpodcast.com/  

On this week's podcast we welcome Northfield Mount Hermon Head Boys Basketball Coach, Michael Shelton. Michael grew up in Indiana and was a top player in the state. He played college basketball at Bellarmine before coaching at D3 Weslyan, D2 Univ of New Haven, and D1 Winthrop. He shares a lot of valuable insight on all three levels. He has also coached at Govenors Academy and Williston Northampton. Michael shares valuable information about different levels and the pros and cons of each. Connect w/ Michael: https://twitter.com/CoachShelton25https://www.instagram.com/mike25259/ msheltonbball@gmail.com Connect with Cory: Website | https://www.prepathletics.com Twitter | https://twitter.com/PREP_Athletics Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/prep.athletics/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/PrepAthletics Email | coryheitz@gmail.com Phone | 859-317-1166 Subscribe to the PREP Athletics Podcast: iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prep-athletics-podcast/id1546265809?uo=4 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/6CAKbXFiIOhoHinzsReYbJ Amazon | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c37179d-3371-47f9-9d97-fd569e8802a7/prep-athletics-basketball-podcast #AmazonMusic Google Podcasts | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80M2YwZTZkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw About Me Cory Heitz is the Founder and President of PREP Athletics. He has been helpi...

Buckle up, everyone. In this episode we are stepping into a role reversal, turning the microphone towards the man usually behind the scenes – show producer, Michael Shelton. With a wide-ranging discussion that spans the technical details of grenade functioning to the provocative topic of cucking, and diving deep into life's intricate tapestry, we are going on a roller coaster of emotions, information, and insight. The Speed of War Comic Series: https://www.thespeedofwar.com/ Sign up for the new G14 newsletter here: https://www.clearedhotpodcast.com/exclusive Check out the newest Cleared Hot Gear here: https://shop.clearedhotpodcast.com/  

Michael Shelton Wednesday Evening 8/16/23

Michael Shelton Monday Evening 3/20/23

In this episode, i sit down with Michael Shelton as we discuss his journey from business owner, to salesperson, back to business owner. TUNE IN! DripJobs 14- Day Free Trial! http://dripjobs.com?afmc=1t Gusto: https://gusto.com/i/tanner269 DripJobs 1-1 Zoom Demo: https://calendly.com/dripjobsteam/dripjobsdemo Gusto: https://gusto.com/i/tanner269 Free Coaching - Business Breakthrough Signup: https://calendly.com/dripjobs/breakthrough Follow me on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/contractorcoach Open Phone: https://openph.one/referral/8Kc17aq Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173750747824373/?ref=share5

Kyrie failed to apologize, and it led to a suspension by the Brooklyn Nets. The Sports Shop discusses his comments to the media that led to the suspension, and how Kyrie seems to act like he's smarter than everyone else. Also, former producer Michael Shelton stopped by the show to talk living life in the DMV. Plus, can the Philadelphia Eagles go undefeated in the regular season?

Skip the Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them increase their visitor numbers. Your host is  Kelly Molson, MD of Rubber Cheese.Download our free ebook The Ultimate Guide to Doubling Your Visitor NumbersIf you like what you hear, you can subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website rubbercheese.com/podcast.If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on Twitter for your chance to win the books that have been mentioned in this episode.Competition ends October 1st, 2022. The winner will be contacted via Twitter. Show references: https://www.iaapa.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakob-wahl/ Jakob Wahl is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry.Wahl has ten years of experience working for IAAPA. He first came to IAAPA as program manager where he served the association for five years in the association's office in Brussels. He then went on to work at Europa- Park in Rust, Germany as director of communications before returning to IAAPA in 2017 as Vice President and Executive Director of IAAPA Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). He was promoted in November 2021 to Executive Vice President and COO.Wahl holds the German and French master's degree in economics from the IUP of Aix-en-Provence. Transcriptions: Kelly Molson: Welcome to Skip the Queue, a podcast for people working in or working with visitor attractions. I'm your host, Kelly Molson.In today's episode, I speak with Jakob Wahl, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of IAAPA, International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. We discuss just why the attractions industry is so exciting, the ongoing labour shortages, sustainability and where the attractions industry is headed in terms of technology. If you like what you hear, subscribe on all the usual channels by searching to Skip the Queue.Kelly Molson: Jakob, thank you so, so much for joining me today. You're a very, very busy man, so I'm very grateful that you could come on and spare some time.Jakob Wahl: It's a pleasure to be with you today, Kelly, so thanks for the invite. I'm honoured.Kelly Molson: The honour is all mine, trust me. But you might not be so honoured once we finish with our icebreaker questions, although I feel like I've been quite kind again, today.Jakob Wahl: Okay.Kelly Molson: All right. I want to know what is the best theme park ride that you have ever been on?Jakob Wahl: Wow. That's difficult... I think it's as difficult as, say, a favourite car; because there's a specific mood for everything. And if I... It also depends on the company. If I go with my buddies, probably I would have said Boulder Dash at Lake Compounce, which is an intense wooden coaster. If I go with my kids, I'd take any kind of Disney ride, or whatever. And if I go with my wife, it's probably no ride at all, but it's a great restaurant in a park. So, it's actually very, very hard to judge.Jakob Wahl: But I have to say, and obviously, the big things in the industry always blew me away; and that was Indiana Jones at Disneyland, Anaheim. It was Spiderman at Islands of Adventure. It was the first Harry Potter rides. It was really kind of those, where I would consider revolutionary developments in the dark ride industry, where you just walk out and say, "Wow. What was that?" And Star Wars was the most recent one.Kelly Molson: Oh, that was a great answer. I think that was a brilliant answer. I love that you gave different answers for the different people that you were with, as well. I think that was-Jakob Wahl: Yeah, but it is.Kelly Molson: Right.Jakob Wahl: I think it's the same thing about favourite parks. I have... I love the atmosphere in a Scandinavian park at night, when it comes alive with the lights, with concerts. But if I would go just for rides, it would be probably the Universal Parks. If I go with my family, it's something else. It really depends on the mood of the day.Kelly Molson: Brilliant. Perfect answer, could not have been better. Right. If you had to listen to one album on repeat, continuously, what would that album be?Jakob Wahl: Wow. It would be a classic album, I think; because as much as I love all kinds of music, if I would need to listen to something continuously, I need something which doesn't stress me and which kind of relax me. I don't know the English term. It's a track called Moonshine Sonata. It's a sonnet of the moonlight, or Tchaikovsky, which I like a lot as well.Kelly Molson: Well, that sounds lovely. I actually do this in the car; so I've started to listen to Classic FM, which is a radio station in the UK, because it's really calming.Jakob Wahl: Yes.Kelly Molson: And if you're just... It's just really relaxing and really calm; and it just puts you in a really kind of Zen mood.Jakob Wahl: Yeah.Kelly Molson: I'm sure that's all right for driving, to be Zen. Sure, that's fine.Jakob Wahl: Especially in a traffic jam, if you have aggressive drivers around you, that is actually...Kelly Molson: Exactly. Just wind the window down, take in my Classic FM. Okay. What would be your favourite tradition? Something that you do every year, or something that you do every month?Jakob Wahl: It's probably a ski weekend with my best friends. I'm moving to Orlando, so that's actually the hard part; because I love skiing, and I probably spend most of my money on skiing because this means... I think it comes back to what you say in music. There's nothing else where I can more relax and unwind, because you're just in the nature, you're doing sports... Well, it's not really challenging as a sport, but it's just wonderful to be out there. And I think that's something I really, really love; to go with my best friend, just for a weekend, and whiskey and ski.Kelly Molson: That sounds pretty cool, doesn't it? That's going to be a big change for you then, moving-Jakob Wahl: Oh, yes.Kelly Molson: ... to Orlando.Jakob Wahl: Yes. I live right now in the Black Forest, and we have the four seasons here. In Orlando, I think it's the four seasons of humidity. But there are other great things about Orlando. So, I will definitely miss the snow, but there will be plenty of other things I'm very excited about.Kelly Molson: Absolutely. Well, yes. For an Attraction Specialist, could there be a better place to be than Orlando? Maybe not. Right. Jakob, what's your unpopular opinion?Jakob Wahl: I don't like special days in theme parks. And this comes from a longer history. We have seen, in theme parks, days for special needs, or days, or so-called gay days. And I think I would like us to be so inclusive that we don't need special days to accommodate those people. It should be a normal thing. It should be just... I don't also like when you go to toilets, and there's a special sign for disabled people. It should be that they are always accessible. And I think it should be a regular part of our business that you don't need to market designated days for designated groups; because we should be so inclusive that it's every day.Kelly Molson: That's a really good opinion. And I'm pretty sure that a lot of people would agree with you on that one, as well. So maybe it's not going to be quite as unpopular as you think.Jakob Wahl: Then I have another unpopular opinion, for sure.Kelly Molson: Oh, well, throw that at us. If you're going to get... Let's have another one.Jakob Wahl: I'm tired of the word immersive. I don't think every attraction needs to be immersive. I think it's totally fine that you have a great thrill ride, that you have a great rollercoaster. It doesn't always need to have a storyline or own soundtrack or a big theme. It's also fine sometimes, to just have a great ride in itself, and to let it stand for itself without any IP, without a branding, without a soundtrack, without all of that stuff.Kelly Molson: Hmm. All right. Well, listeners, I would love to know your thoughts on these. Tweet me, let me know what you think. Thank you for sharing, Jakob. Can you tell us a little bit about your background and where you are now?Jakob Wahl: I'm sitting right now in Germany, where I'm originally from. I work for IAAPA, which I have done now for four and a half years; it's my second time with IAAPA. Beforehand, I worked for Europa-Park. So this is why I still kind of live in that area, because I was lucky enough to meet my wonderful wife here in this region. So I stayed here even, when moving away from Europa-Park.Jakob Wahl: But I have been, what you would consider in this industry, aficionado. You can call me nerd, enthusiastic, whatever you want. But I think, as many people, I started in the industry as a teenager. My first job was when I was 16. I checked tickets Phantasialand at the entrance, the Mexican side entrance to Phantasialand. And I fell in love with this industry. And I never left, for the disbelief of my parents, who still hope one day I have a serious job. But I think I even got them so far that they understand what this is about, and what it means for me, and that we are huge industry.Jakob Wahl: But since then, I think I love this industry, and I'm sometimes like the child in the candy store, because I think we have the privilege of... Actually, our only purpose is bringing joy to the people. And there are not many industries is out there which can say that for themselves. And in that way, you see lots of discussion about human resources, about bringing young talent to the industry.Jakob Wahl: And I think we need to highlight that more; because you see that it's those companies which have a purpose, which have a mission, which are very popular among young people. Patagonia, Oakley, Veja, other sneaker brands. It's those which say that they're doing good for the people. And ultimately, yes, we are. As an industry, as our members, we are commercially driven, but hey, we bring fun to the people. And I think that is unfortunately, today, more needed than ever before.Kelly Molson: Ah, I could not agree with you more. Bringing fun to the people; there could not be a better definition of what the sector is all about. I absolutely love that. What's really interesting is, most people that come on here that are attractions aficionados, as you called yourself, they do start very young in the sector. So it is an industry that... It really, it does retain people. Right? People fall in love with it at a really early age, which is really lovely to see. And I want to ask you a little bit about this later on in the podcast, actually, something that you talked about, in terms of recruitment and getting more younger people into the industry.Jakob Wahl: We always said two things; we said, "Once you work for the industry, you will never work for anything else, for two reasons. Because you don't want to work for anything else." And actually, the second one is, "No one will take you seriously once you have worked with us."Kelly Molson: That's it. You're done in, so you have to stay.Jakob Wahl: Yes, you have to.Kelly Molson: I love that. Okay. Well, let... You are now at IAAPA.Jakob Wahl: Yes.Kelly Molson: And you've just taken on an incredibly senior role there. Can you tell us a little bit about that, and then what that role involves?Jakob Wahl: Yes. My first time at IAAPA was from 2009 to 2014, and I worked with Karen Staley, who was back then the Vice President. Today, she's with Sally Dark Rides. And I fell in love with this association, because I think, again, we fulfill a role in trying to promote the industry and in bringing people together; and I think that's a wonderful thing.Jakob Wahl: I left then for Europa-Park, where I had four amazing years with the Mack family, with Michael Mack, where I learned a lot. And then, this job opened up at IAAPA EMEA, and as the Vice President. And I always had two hearts in my chest. I was very passionate about the association, and then I took that chance, and I have had four and a half fantastic years with IAAPA EMEA.Jakob Wahl: And then, I was lucky enough to have a great CEO with Hal McEvoy. And we discussed, and then one moment, he changed the strategy in saying that he wanted to be also more in presenting IAAPA on a picture, and asked me to take over the role as COO. And this is a great opportunity, and I'm very happy about what we have achieved in the EMEA region. And I look forward to work with the regional leaders, which we have with June Ko in the APEC region, with Michael Shelton in North America, and with Paulina Reyes in Latin America. And my successor now, Peter van der Schans, to try to bring that industry further, and to deliver more membership services and be of help for our members.Kelly Molson: So, what is your role there now? And what is your kind of purpose at IAAPA? What do you drive?Jakob Wahl: So, I lead the operations of IAAPA across the world. And so that means I'm in charge for the four regional offices, for the global sales, for our three expos. We have IAAPA Expo Asia, which unfortunately, we had to cancel due to the COVID situation in Hong Kong, or in the region and in Shanghai, where the expo was supposed to take place. And the one in Europe, which takes place this year in London, Kelly, I hope to see you there.Kelly Molson: Yes, I will be there.Jakob Wahl: And then, obviously, our big ship, the one in Orlando, which always takes place in November. So, I'm ultimately in charge for those big trade shows for the regions, but also for the many regional events across the world, where we try to bring together people, to learn from each other, to inspire each other, to connect with each other.Jakob Wahl: And we have the next upcoming event in Orlando now, where we are going to see the new Ice Breaker coaster at SeaWorld. We are going to have in mayor region, an event in May, in Italy, where we are going to see Cinecitta World, Magic Land, and Zoomarine, where we'll really try to look into things: what's hot? What should be seen? What can we tell, in terms of educating our members about best practices? That really, everyone comes and sees something and walks away back home to say, "Hey, I can apply that in my business to become better." And I think that's what drives us in trying to come up with those events.Kelly Molson: It's been an incredibly difficult time for the attractions industry-Jakob Wahl: Yes.Kelly Molson: ... full-stop. But for you personally, that must have been very difficult. Because I guess that you are used to traveling a lot all over for the world, to all of these incredible places and attractions that you described. That must have been really tough for you.Jakob Wahl: Well, I think... First, I have a very passionate team; and I think the whole IAAPA team is very passionate. And we felt for our members. We struggled because we had to cancel shows as well. It was sad, because we put a lot of work into things which had to be canceled. But I think we suffered mainly seeing our members struggling with changing rules, with being forced to close down, with all of those things.Jakob Wahl: And I tried to look at the good sides of things. And I think during those past 24 months, our industry grew together. And I think when the pandemic first hit, it was in very short notice that we got together the key leading experts, health and safety experts from all the big parks across the world, who developed a paper on safe re-opening for theme parks.Jakob Wahl: And seeing that, how we worked together as, or unity, how we work with national associations; how we tried to support each other, how we sent letters, how we talked to governments; I think that was actually where the association came alive. And yes, it was hard for us to not being able to bring people face-to-face together, but it was, I think, good because we saw stronger than ever before, the value of an association. And it was... We got many feedback from members across the world saying, "Listen. I went to my government with this paper, and they saw that we are safe. And they saw it, and they let me open again." And that was very fulfilling, obviously, for the members, but also for us; because we saw that what we did was of purpose.Kelly Molson: That's incredibly powerful, isn't it?Jakob Wahl: Yeah.Kelly Molson: That document had such a huge effect on attractions all over the world.Jakob Wahl: But that is again, a privilege of this industry, I think. In a way, yes, parks or members or facility members or our supplier members are in a certain way competing. They're competing about the same money, about the same time. But I think if we have certain discussion items of whatever nature, and I call the different members, they all group around the table, they all share their learnings, their best practices. And they walk away, and everyone is kind of doing their thing again.Jakob Wahl: But I'm not sure if this is the same thing in many other businesses: in the car industry, in the computer industry, in the mobile industry. I don't think people are that open with each other. And I think this is where it's special to work for this association; because you feel that. One member thinks, "Listen. If a client, if a guest, has a good time in a different park, it's helpful for me as well. But if they have a bad experience somewhere, they are probably less likely to visit other amusement parks." And I think this is what makes our industry special, because I think we have understood that.Kelly Molson: That's really interesting. And that is something, again, that's come up time and time again, when we've spoken to people in the sector. It's just, one, is how collaborative it is and supportive of each other. But two... Do you think that that... Do you think it's more so since the pandemic? It was prior to, but do you think that that's accelerated because of the pandemic situation?Jakob Wahl: It was always there. I think it was always there. And I think we always have had those dedicated members which have contributed massively through committees, through white papers for all members on best practices, on right commissioning for example, or on right of a creation; those really kind of guidelines where we get safety experts together, creating a document for those parks which might not have the same resources, and trying to level that up.Jakob Wahl: I think what we have seen through the pandemic is that we got those members who might have been inactive before, to get them closer; to get them closer to the association, closer to other members. And I think that has been a benefit. I think we have never talked to so many members throughout the pandemic; and sometimes listening, and sometimes giving advice, and sometimes we only let them vent. But it was good to realise that none of us was alone in that time. And we did some live chats where we had 50 or 60 water park operators; and everyone shared their story. And maybe there were some learnings, maybe there were... But I think it was more important for them to actually see, "Hey, I'm not alone in this. And others go through this as well." And to create that community feeling while we could not have those face-to face-experiences at the events.Kelly Molson: Yeah. Wonderful. It is phenomenal that you've been able to facilitate that level of support for your members. Let's talk about what's coming next, though; because I guess one of the positives from going through that process, is that you did get to speak to so many members. Like you said, some of them had... There was things that you could share to support them; some people just wanted to rant. But I guess all of that knowledge helps you understand what more you can do for your members, and then develop new kind of support programs for them for the future. So what have you got in development? What can you share with us about what's coming next for IAAPA?Jakob Wahl: I think the pandemic has probably been an accelerator to things in the same way it has been to members as it has for us. And we see that with operators across the world, that those past two years have been a huge accelerator for everything digital. And I think that is something which we see for ourselves as well. If I remember trade shows three years ago, we always have the sign at the exit, "See you next year." And I think this is 2019. Today it is, "See you tomorrow on a digital space." Because you need to create those connections all year round; because people have learned to live digitally, and don't want to wait to be face-to-face to be able to do that. And I think that is something where we, for ourselves, and also with our board of directors, have decided, "Listen. We want to invest more into digital options." We already have great, great digital learning availabilities and those offerings. But I think it's really kind of the networking, the connecting part, where we want to become stronger in the years to come.Kelly Molson: Absolutely. Because with digital, we can facilitate conversations like this.Jakob Wahl: Yeah.Kelly Molson: We're in different parts of the world, and we're just having a lovely chat on our podcast. But you can bring together people from all over the place in one central location. It's so incredibly powerful to be able to do that. And it seems crazy that we've only been doing that for the last couple of years because of the pandemic. Right? It wasn't mainstream prior to that.Jakob Wahl: No. No.Kelly Molson: It is crazy. Well, that's brilliant. So we're going to be seeing more digital engagement for IAAPA, bringing people together more frequently; which is absolutely what people, I'm sure, want.Jakob Wahl: And I also think what we are going to see, and what we are already doing, is to try to be more regional. I think we have seen that with the trade shows last year, those in Barcelona and Orlando, that they were good trade shows. They were smaller than they used to be. And they were more regional, because of travel restrictions and because of everything. And I think we have seen that there's a need for the regional presence. And those success stories of the regional offices of IAAPA come from that; because we have people on the ground, they speak the language, they understand the market, they know of the players. And this is where we want to offer more small opportunities of bringing people together face-to-face. Obviously, digital, we do that; but also face-to-face. Because as great as this all is in connecting, it's still a difference also, I think for the two of us, Kelly; if we sit down in front of the screen, how much nicer it would be if we sit somewhere next to each other and talk about-Kelly Molson: Absolutely. Absolutely.Jakob Wahl: And this will never replace it. I think it complements each other. And this is where we try to be closer to actually our members, to go towards them; to see what they're doing, and to highlight what they're doing, what innovations there are. There's so many wonderful innovations, facilities, stories to tell out there. And ideally, I would like to do something every week. We don't have the resources for that, but we want to be closer to our members.Kelly Molson: Brilliant. It's interesting you said about that, the kind of face-to-face and in-person; because nothing will ever replace that whatsoever. But I had this-Jakob Wahl: Especially in our industry, I think; because we are a very social industry.Kelly Molson: Absolutely. And you've got fantastic venues and spaces to do that in as well; so why not?Jakob Wahl: Yeah.Kelly Molson: But I had this conversation with somebody last week, about how it's just kind of cut down a lot of the longevity and travel that was associated with kind of little mini, micro meetings. You want to meet someone for a coffee, and kind of see if you get to know them first. Right? This is a great way of doing that without spending two hours on a train to get wherever they are.Jakob Wahl: So true.Kelly Molson: So, I see this is the first date. The second date is the coffee in real life.Jakob Wahl: Yes. Exactly.Kelly Molson: I want to go back to something that you talked about right in the beginning.Jakob Wahl: Yes.Kelly Molson: You said about you worked in the sector from a young age, and that they're good at retaining people because they fall in love with the sector.Jakob Wahl: Yeah.Kelly Molson: So, in the UK, there's a huge labor shortage in the UK currently. And it is a huge challenge to the sector, especially in the kind of hospitality roles that attractions have.Jakob Wahl: Yeah.Kelly Molson: Is this something that's widespread across Europe and the US?Jakob Wahl: Yes.Kelly Molson: So you're still, you're having those problems as well?Jakob Wahl: Unfortunately, yes.Kelly Molson: What do you see as a solution to that? I don't know if you have seen any kind of interesting examples of attractions that are doing things really well to hire new staff and retain the ones that they have?Jakob Wahl: I think what you said, unfortunately, it's a global problem. And I don't know where everyone went, but for sure, we all lack, and we all lack of workforce. And I think that's a huge problem. And the pandemic has not helped that, because, I think we have seen many people who received furlough money. And they were all okay, but people want to work. And if you have that chef who sits at home and can't work, he might not come back to a theme park, because we were so affected by that. And I think this is something first, where we need to create the circumstances that we can operate and that we can actually employ our people, that we stay open.Jakob Wahl: What I see as several trends; I think one of the things is that many parks try to extend their season, to walk away more from seasonal workforce to all year round; so that creates a better, attractive place. I think then, what we have also seen, is that... How to say, sometimes our jobs lacked a little bit of content, in the external view. I think people have had not the highest regards of our industry. And I think this is where we need to kind of diversify our offering a little bit more, and actually tell people what a great job they can have with our industry. And I'm very impressed by initiatives which you see popping up all across members, to highlight what a great place this is to be.Jakob Wahl: I'll give you two examples; Europa-Park in Germany, and Amelia Mack, one of the family members of the Mack family, she introduced a health program for her staff, so that they have very good health benefits. They all have those values which are of relevance for young people today, where they care about. I think it's less about the money, but it is about, "What can a company offer to me in the overall package?" We will not win the race for money. You can, I think, probably increase the salary; but I don't think that the young generation is about money. It's about what we discussed before; purpose, it's about what does the company deliver?Jakob Wahl: And then, we have a third example, or a second example, from the US. Herschend Entertainment Cooperation, with beautiful parks like Silver Dollar City, Dollywood. They actually introduced free education for all their 11,000 employees; completely free.Kelly Molson: Wow.Jakob Wahl: And this is where you see, they kind of try to work on the benefits; not only on the money side, but really try to make people, young people, understand, "Hey. This is a great place to work. We educate you. We promote you. We give you options." And it is the same way why I'm sitting here. I started at 16, and I checked tickets; and now, I'm sitting here where I am today. And there are hundreds of those stories. And I think that is something where we need to highlight that, "Hey. You might start only putting down seat belts, or checking, or selling burgers, but there's a great career path ahead of you."Jakob Wahl: And we, as IAAPA, sorry for taking that so long, but you feel it's close to our hearts. We, as IAAPA, try to work closely with universities across the world, which specialise in Attraction Management program. We, just like three days ago, we had the first intern in our office from BUas, in Breda, which is a university specialised in attractions classes. And it's those people kind of, when they come in huge groups to the trade show, they usually come with 40 students; you see the passion for that industry. And this is just one example of many, where we are very grateful for working with those universities, to try to highlight how attractive we are actually as an industry.Kelly Molson: Absolutely brilliant examples, then. That'll be really, really useful to our listeners, I'm sure. And it goes back to what we were saying. It is about value driven, purpose driven.Jakob Wahl: Yeah.Kelly Molson: Explaining what it is, that is the benefit of working there. Not just, "This is how much it is, and this is the role that you'll do." "This is where you can go. This is where you can progress." And really showcasing the kind of culture of the attraction as well.Kelly Molson: And now, I know sustainability is something that you like to talk about quite a lot; I've seen some of your posts on LinkedIn. So it is a real big, hot topic now, as it should be. How can attractions start to put sustainability at the heart of what they're doing? And have you seen any great examples of that that you could share with us as well?Jakob Wahl: Yes. I'm actually the staff liaison for the Sustainability Committee. IAAPA, two years ago probably, introduced a Sustainability Committee under the leadership of Andreas Andersen, the CEO from Liseberg. And to be very frank with you, we probably have not been on the forefront of that subject as an industry. And I think we have to pick up a little bit, but I see a huge interest in that. And I see when we started the Sustainability Committee in the past years, we noticed all the big power groups of this world are enthusiastic about collaborating with us. They all want to say, "Listen, we want to do more. What can we do more? We need to step up the game here." And it's very nice to see the growing importance of that.Jakob Wahl: I'm not a firm believer, or it's a thin line between educating people, and still let them have fun. I think you... It's always difficult, because you don't want to spoil the day by kind of delivering all those horror messages. And we just had an event in... Yeah, in end of February at the World Expo in Dubai. And we had a great session with the head of the Sustainability Pavilion, which did a fantastic job about telling a story, telling about what needs to be better, but not kind of being Debbie Downer, and depressing the guests.Jakob Wahl: But I think what we need to understand, is that sustainability is more than just the ecological aspect. And we refer to the 17 goals of the United Nations, in which I think are at the core of sustainability. And there are some beautiful examples in this industry; and it starts with small attractions. One of our board members, Massimiliano Freddi, he has a small attraction called Wonderwood in Italy, which is not the biggest facility, but they only kind of produce food from the local farmers, and they only serve that. And they're very inclusive to everyone; and they really stand up for their values, which is beautiful. Another wonderful example is Miniature Wonderland; that... Craziest place. I'm not sure. Have you heard of that, Kelly?Kelly Molson: No. No. It sounds up my street, though; I'm 5'2". I feel like I would fit in well there.Jakob Wahl: It's absolutely... No, it's absolutely crazy. It's a place in Hamburg, which started as a miniature railway. And it's so in love with details, I think they make more than a million guests every year. It's three brothers, and I think no business plan, no feasibility study would have ever expected this to be successful. But it was their passion and their heart which made them come this way.Jakob Wahl: So what they did, is that they introduced, I think two weeks in spring, weeks where they let in everyone for free, who comes to the entrance gate and says, "I can't afford it." And if you don't feel comfortable in saying that, you can put a paper, and they let you in for free. And interesting enough, I think it's a wonderful gesture in a very social, ethical way, of allowing people to experience what they normally couldn't. But they actually also said, "Listen. This was commercially successful for us because it brought such an attention to our place, such an awareness, that it paid off." And I think this is a wonderful example. And if you have time for one more example.Kelly Molson: Please. Yeah, please.Jakob Wahl: Karl's Strawberry Farms, also Germany. It's a place which grew out of a strawberry farm. They had so many guests that they built a cafe, and then a restaurant, and then attractions. They built a hotel completely up-cycled; so all the material they used is recycled. And I think this is, all those things, examples for wonderful, sustainable policies without hitting you like, "You are a bad person. You must not do that. You must not do that." But kind of showcasing, "Hey. We do something with the right values, and we do it, and it's actually still a beautiful experience for everyone."Kelly Molson: It's about weaving it into the whole experience, isn't it, like it's a story? It's part of, it's at the heart of the attraction.Jakob Wahl: Yes.Kelly Molson: Rather than kind of something that you've stuck on as a plaster at the end of it. "Oh, by the way, this is our sustainability policy, and this is our recycling policy." And it's about kind of living and breathing it.Jakob Wahl: It needs to be lived. Yeah. It needs to be lived, it needs to be led I think also; and it doesn't help to say, "Listen. We do it because we have to. And everyone is doing..." It's a classic greenwashing example.Kelly Molson: Yeah.Jakob Wahl: But I see in our Sustainability Committee, we have wonderful members from all across the world. When you look at what Liseberg is doing, what Monterey Bay Aquarium is doing, what all those fantastic and wonderful places are doing to be more sustainable in what they do, to try to, through their business model, I think it's very impressive. And again, to quote my Chairman, Andreas Andersen, of that committee, he says, he thinks that, "Sustainability will be in five years as important as safety is today for our industry." And I wouldn't disagree with that. I think it will be a basic of our industry. If it's in five years, if it's in seven or in 10, we will see; but I think it will be a basic expectation of our guests.Kelly Molson: Absolutely. Yeah. I think you're absolutely right.Jakob Wahl: One more thing. It comes back to HR as well. That is also something young people look at. And if people today, if the generation that looks for employment, I think they also want to see, or many of them want to see that those values of sustainability are lived within the company.Kelly Molson: Yeah. You're absolutely right. And it's the change in demographic or age brackets of people that will start to visit those attractions. Right?Jakob Wahl: Yeah.Kelly Molson: Because that's what the younger generation are really interested in, sustainability, caring for the environment. And that's what they'll be looking at; places that they come to work for, or places that they come to visit and spend their hard-earned cash. Yep.Kelly Molson: I'd like to just go back to something that you said earlier about the shift in kind of digital advancements in the sector. So, we've seen the kind of contactless economy grow rapidly during the pandemic; the shift to digital ticketing and payments in the attractions industry has rapidly, rapidly accelerated. What do you think is next? And what do you... Because you didn't... Because you said that you need to be at the forefront of what's hot and what's coming next; so I'm testing you now. What do you think is next for the attractions industry, and where do you see these things going in the next kind of three to five years?Jakob Wahl: I think that there are two sides to the story. I think there's a back-end side and the front-end side. I think what we have seen is that people won't get rid of this little thing. It's everywhere; they can't let it go. They're all addicted, including myself. It's horrible.Kelly Molson: He's talking about... Jakob is talking about the phone, just for everyone who can't see it.Jakob Wahl: Oh, the phone, yes.Kelly Molson: Just in case you don't know what he's holding there.Jakob Wahl: Everyone knows. I we say we're all addicted to it, we all know about those smartphones dominating our day. And I think this is where we need to incorporate the smartphone, the mobile, into the experience of day. And that is kind of where I say, "This is the guest excitement." Because while 20 years ago, they only looked at the scenery all day long, now they look at the mobile half of the day. So the question is, "How do you bring the park experience on the mobile?"Jakob Wahl: And I think there are some great examples. There's this wonderful little Danish park called Summerland Sjaelland. And they have a great owner called Kare Dyvekaer. Probably I pronounce it wrongly, but he's a technology aficionado, the same way I'm about amusement parks. And he kind of plays with his app in a way that you can shoot water canons, you can feed the animals, all with your smartphone. And I think this is funny, because it's an enhancement of the experience through your phone; and I think that is something which we will see further.Kelly Molson: That's a really important point to make, is that it's about enhancement and not detraction.Jakob Wahl: Yeah.Kelly Molson: So we... Just to compliment that, we had Jakob Thompson on from Attractions.io a few weeks ago. And this was a question that we posed to him actually, is that, how do you... You want people to engage with the app, but you don't want to distract them from what's actually going on around there. So it has to be an enhancement; it has to be things that you... You use it. For example, he painted a really great picture of... He said, "Okay. Well, look. Imagine that you are in one of the play areas at the park, and your kids are going crazy. They're running all over the place. They're hungry. You are starting to get hungry. Everyone's a bit angry because they're hungry. You can just grab your phone now, place your order for your food, and then five minutes later, go and collect it. You haven't got to trudge around trying to find where it is, or wait in a massive queue.Jakob Wahl: Yeah.Kelly Molson: And it's those little things that make that experience better, and they solve a problem that you have instantly. But they're not detracting you from the experience at all.Jakob Wahl: Yeah. And I think that comes actually, to my other aspect. Because I think there's an experience aspect, in a way of experiencing the fun part. But I think technology is probably even more important today, in terms of the customer journey. I think we have an expectation today, and I always say, "It's the opposite of a car rental company at an airport." You go there, you have booked everything, you have put in all the data beforehand; and still, you need 10 minutes or 20 minutes to give them all the data again.Kelly Molson: Yeah.Jakob Wahl: And that is kind of the worst example of customer flow. And if you think about this as a worst example, you need to think about, "How can I use technology to make it as easy as possible for my guests to come, to book his ticket, to have the best day ever, and in the best way, actually, in the end to recommend it?"Jakob Wahl: And there, I think that there are those very innovative people. I am coming back to what I said before: skiing. I recently went to a ski resort in Switzerland, Laax. And they have an app, which is perfect; because if you don't want to go by a car to the lift station, you can order a shuttle. If you go by car, you can order a parking space. You can buy your lift pass. You can extend your lift pass. You can buy a virtual line. You can order a restaurant table for lunch. You can see, through all cameras, how many people are waiting at which lift, so you can plan your day.Kelly Molson: Nice.Jakob Wahl: You can actually, in the evening, you have kind of the same idea of Uber Eats. You can order your food all through that app. And this is just in one flow, where you really kind of just make it as easy as possible for the guests to enjoy and to have the best time ever.Jakob Wahl: Because I think what we have seen in the past years, that time is limited. And if people, especially now after the pandemic, if they want to get out, if they want to make an excursion, if they want to do a trip to an amusement park, to a ski resort, to whatsoever, they want this to be seamless, to be perfect from A to Zed.Jakob Wahl: And the masterminds in this industry, and I'm happy that they are an IAAPA member, is to Tomorrowland, the Music Festival in Belgium. They are so sophisticated in what they're doing. It always blows me away. Have you heard about it, how they work?Kelly Molson: No. Please share.Jakob Wahl: So, it's a festival which takes place this year on three weekends. I think each weekend is sold out within like 10 minutes, one of 80,000 persons each weekend. And when you book your ticket, when you get one, when you're lucky, you get after probably like eight weeks out; it might be more, but some weeks out, you get a box home with a wristband. On that wristband, everything is safe: your name, your access ticket, wherever you can go, because there's special categories. You can upload money on that wristband through a credit card online. So you don't need anything than this wristband. Two weeks prior to the event, it starts actually living. It breathes, it blings. There are little LEDs on it. And when you go there, this is your only thing which you need all the time. And this is where I think using technology to make things easier, but at the same time, enhancing the experience again; because it is themed, it looks beautiful. Really, Kelly, I will send you a link afterwards. You should have a look at it.Kelly Molson: Please do, yeah.Jakob Wahl: It's so thought through. You can pay. And it's a temporary festival; you can pay everything cashless on site, and everything is settled. And I think it's just fantastic. And we looked at several technologies of that, and you could even, if you want to, you could even use it in a way that if someone comes, I would recognise who that is. And we thought about it, at one moment, how great this would be for Halloween. When you walk into a horror house or into a maze, and I would know, through your wristband, "Oh, Kelly is coming." And I'm the scare actor, and I can say, "Hi, Kelly." I could see you. How great is that? And this is, I think, where digital technology has abounded so much. The only problem is, it advances so quickly that I have no idea, probably in four years, we will laugh about where we stand today.Kelly Molson: Yes. That's true, isn't it? It's an unfair question. We are developing so rapidly in that area, who knows what the next three or four years will hold?Jakob Wahl: Yeah.Kelly Molson: That's been fantastic. Thank you so much for your input today, Jakob. I've really enjoyed talking to you.Jakob Wahl: Same here.Kelly Molson: I always ask my guests for a book at the end of the show, that they would recommend to our listeners though. Now, it can be something that you love, personally, or it can be something that you've read that's maybe helped shape your career in some way. Have you got anything that you'd recommend for us?Jakob Wahl: I have a favourite book, but it has absolutely nothing to do with my career or whatsoever.Kelly Molson: That's fine. That's fine.Jakob Wahl: I really, really enjoyed reading Tender Bar. I don't even know who the author is, I'm afraid to say. But it's a wonderful story about the love of a young boy to a bar. And he grows up with that bar, and it's a beautiful story. They actually made a movie out of it. The movie was not so great. So don't watch the movie, read the book. And then, what I actually also like, from a personal development kind of thing is, there's a book called The Courage to be Disliked.Kelly Molson: Oh, I like it. Okay.Jakob Wahl: It's a very nice book. Not that it helped me, but I enjoyed reading it. And it gave some great inspiration.Kelly Molson: Is it about forming opinions? So, not being scared to state your mind?Jakob Wahl: Yes. And it's also about not trying to set as an excuse where you come from. You shouldn't excuse yourself for the person you are because of your history. You can change every day, and you can decide to be a different person every day. And I think that is something which is very, very interesting.Kelly Molson: That's a great book. I'm going to get that book.Jakob Wahl: You should. It's very interesting. And if you don't like it, blame it on me; and then the drink is on me the next time we see each other. But I honestly, really, really enjoyed it.Kelly Molson: I'll take you up on that. Well, look; listeners, as ever, if you want to win, head over to our Twitter account, and you retweet this episode announcement with the words, "I want Jakob's book," then you can win it. I'm going to go and buy myself a copy and read it before you guys get it. But Jakob, thank you so much for your time today. You're an incredibly busy man, so I'm very grateful that you've been able to come on and share with us. And I look forward to meeting you in person, hopefully at the IAAPA Conference in London.Jakob Wahl: Same here, Kelly; it was a huge pleasure to talk to you. And if I can, and I don't want to do a commercial thing here; but I was just trying to explain what IAAPA does. But we want to be there for our members, and also for those who are not members. So, whenever you thought I said something great, or you thought I said something horrible, reach out to me. Disagree with me on LinkedIn, on Twitter, on wherever; send me an email, and say, "Why did you say that?" An, "Have you ever thought about doing this?" I think we can only serve the industry as good as we know what the industry needs. And this is where I'm always happy for any kind of feedback.Kelly Molson: What we will do, is put all of Jakob's contact details. I might not give you his email address, but I'll put his LinkedIn address in there.Jakob Wahl: Oh, it's out there, anyway, for dealing with me.Kelly Molson: All right. All of his contact details will be in the show notes. You know where to find them. Take him up on that offer, and you'll have a great conversation if you do. Thanks, Jakob.Jakob Wahl: Thank you, Kelly. It was a pleasure.Kelly Molson: Thanks for listening to Skip the Queue. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review. It really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on Twitter for your chance to win the books that have been mentioned. Skip the Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them increase their visitor numbers. You can find show notes and transcriptions from this episode and more over on our website, rubbercheese.com/podcast.

Michael Shelton Wednesday Evening 2/16/22

Coming to you live(ish) from TETAC 2021 and the Carolinas GCSA Conference and Show. Join your host as he sits down with  Chad Kintzer, Joe Moreira, Mike Rollins and Michael Shelton and find out what it was like to join the other techs in Myrtle Beach. This roundtable discussion brings you hot topics and more than a few laughs. We might even do this again!

This week, Michael Shelton delivers the final episode of The Checkered Flag Podcast for 2021 as he recaps the final races of the season in NASCAR and World of Outlaws while also looking ahead to this weekend's action in Formula 1 and NHRA. You'll also hear from the new NASCAR Cup Champion Kyle Larson along with his car's owner, Rick Hendrick. In addition, you'll also hear from the new NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion Daniel Hemric, along with this year's NASCAR Cup runner-up Martin Truex Jr. and NASCAR Xfinity Series runner-up Austin Cindric.

This week, Michael Shelton gets you ready for NASCAR Championship weekend at Phoenix as he previews the four title races that will take place this weekend in the desert. You'll also hear from the four participants in this year's NASCAR Cup Championship 4 including Kyle Larson, defending champion Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. along with owners Rick Hendrick and Joe Gibbs. Shelton also previews this weekend's World of Outlaws World Finals taking place at the Dirt Track at Charlotte along with this Sunday's Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix.

This week, Michael Shelton previews this weekend's NASCAR races at the half-mile Martinsville Speedway that will conclude the Round of 8 in the NASCAR Playoffs and set the stage for the Championship 4. Shelton also speaks to Brad Keselowski as he hopes to put together a strong performance this weekend to stay in the NASCAR Cup title hunt. You'll also hear from Formula 1 points leader Max Verstappen after his big win at the United States Grand Prix, as well as Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Clint Bowyer after they tested the NextGen Car at Bowman-Gray Stadium

The Sports Shop with Reese & K-Mac: The best urban sports talk show heard weekday mornings from 7 to 10 on Buzz Sports Radio in the Raleigh-Durham area. Reese, K-Mac and Pam Thompson Smith discuss the Astros bouncing back to tie the World Series at 1-1 against the Braves last night as well as the Charlotte Hornets moving to a 4-1 start on the season and the Lakers blowing a 26-point lead to the Thunder last night. Dr. Deborah Stroman also delivers "Dishing It Up" in which she quizzes the crew about women in the NBA. The tributes for outgoing producer Michael Shelton continue to pour in with former Sports Shop Producer Daisy Farmer calling in from Australia, along with UNC Basketball great Phil Ford and Coach John Montgomery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sports Shop with Reese & K-Mac: The best urban sports talk show heard weekday mornings from 7 to 10 on Buzz Sports Radio in the Raleigh-Durham area. Reese and K-Mac discuss the Braves taking Game 1 of the World Series over the Astros last night as well as the ACC Board of Directors announcing yesterday that it is looking at options for relocating its headquarters out of Greensboro and Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin shutting down rumors of him being interested in a college football head coach opening. The crew is also joined by CL Brown of the News and Observer for "The Sports Shop Shootaround" with the latest on college basketball while Pastor White delivers "More To The Story." Lauren Brownlow also joins the show with her thoughts on NC State and UNC Football. In addition, John McCann and NBA Champion Chucky Brown join the show to relive their 2016 rap battle with producer Michael Shelton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sports Shop with Reese & K-Mac: The best urban sports talk show heard weekday mornings from 7 to 10 on Buzz Sports Radio in the Raleigh-Durham area. Reese, K-Mac and Pam Thompson Smith discuss the Saints picking up a big win on the road over the Seahawks on Monday Night Football as well as the Carolina Hurricanes moving to 5-0 with a win over the Maple Leafs and the Charlotte Hornets suffering their first loss of the season in overtime to the Celtics. In addition, Lyles Media President Harry Lyles Sr. calls in from Atlanta to talk about the Braves playing in the World Series against the Astros starting tonight and what the mood is around the city. Vashti Hurt from Carolina Blitz also delivers "Game On or Game Over" and asks the crew if the Panthers should trade for embattled quarterback Deshaun Watson, while John X. Miller brings "The Undefeated Spotlight" and shares who is on top of their latest HBCU band rankings. In addition, Jasmyn Fritz and Hayes Permar from SportsChannel 8 also deliver their tributes to outgoing Sports Shop producer, Michael Shelton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Michael Shelton previews this weekend's big events, including the return of the Formula 1's United States Grand Prix to Austin, Texas as well as NASCAR and ARCA heading to the mile-and-a-half Kansas Speedway. You'll hear from 7-time Formula 1 Champion Lewis Hamilton before this Sunday's U.S. Grand Prix, while NASCAR Cup contender Denny Hamlin weighs in on the debate between playoff drivers vs non-playoff drivers. In addition, NASCAR Xfinity Playoff drivers Daniel Hemric and Noah Gragson share their thoughts ahead of Kansas.

The Sports Shop with Reese & K-Mac: The best urban sports talk show heard weekday mornings from 7 to 10 on Buzz Sports Radio in the Raleigh-Durham area. Reese and K-Mac are joined by Pam Thompson Smith on today's show. They discuss No. 18 NC State's matchup against Miami on Saturday and whether or not the Wolfpack get enough respect as well as UNC Football grabbing another 5-star recruit and Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban discussing how he disciplines his players. The crew also looks back at the Browns' victory over the Broncos, previews the Panthers' matchup on Sunday against the Giants, and who was snubbed from the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team. In addition, Raleigh Firebirds owner Wade Harris is joined by the team's head coach Robert Brickey to discuss the latest developments with the franchise, while Ian Parks gives his picks for the weekend in "Always Bet on Black." Also, producer Michael Shelton gives an announcement regarding his future on The Sports Shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Michael Shelton previews the Round of 8 of the NASCAR Xfinity and Cup Playoffs that begin at Texas Motor Speedway this weekend! You'll hear from NASCAR Xfinity and Cup contenders Harrison Burton and Martin Truex Jr. before this weekend's races. You'll also hear from NASCAR Cup drivers Joey Logano and Tyler Reddick following testing of the Next Gen car earlier this week at Charlotte as well as NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart following the announcement of Tony Stewart Racing expanding to NHRA. Shelton also recaps the past week in Formula 1, World of Outlaws, NHRA and ARCA Menards racing.

This week, Michael Shelton previews this weekend's NASCAR Playoff races in the Trucks, Xfinity and Cup Series and also speaks with two NASCAR Cup Playoff drivers, Martin Truex Jr. and Alex Bowman. You'll also hear from NASCAR Xfinity Playoff driver Daniel Hemric following the announcement of his new ride with Kaulig Racing. Shelton also speaks with the newly crowned INDYCAR Series Champion Alex Palou following his clinching drive at the Grand Prix of Long Beach and also previews this weekend's Formula 1, World of Outlaws, ARCA and NHRA events.

This week, Michael Shelton sits down for a one-on-one conversation with Team Penske driver Ryan Blaney to talk about preparing for the second round of the NASCAR Cup Playoffs, his future with Penske and his tradition of giving a youngster the checkered flag after he wins. Shelton also asks Brad Keselowski and William Byron for their thoughts prior to the start of the Round of 12 of the NASCAR Cup Playoffs at Vegas on Sunday. You'll also hear from Austin Cindric and A.J. Allmendinger prior to the kickoff of the NASCAR Xfinity Playoffs this weekend, while Shelton also previews this weekend's INDYCAR season finale as well as this weekend's Formula 1, World of Outlaws and NHRA events.

This week, host Michael Shelton sits down for a one-on-one conversation with three-time and reigning NHRA Top Fuel Champion Steve Torrence as his quest for a fourth title continues this weekend at ZMAX Dragway in Concord, NC. In addition, Shelton also previews this weekend's NASCAR action at Bristol and also reviews the 2022 NASCAR Cup schedule that was released on Wednesday. He also gets you ready for this weekend's INDYCAR and World of Outlaws races and gets you caught up on last week's Formula 1 results from Italy.

This week, host Michael Shelton previews the second race of the NASCAR Cup Playoffs at Richmond Raceway and speaks to NASCAR Cup Playoff drivers Denny Hamlin, Alex Bowman and William Byron. Shelton also gets you caught up before this weekend's big races in NASCAR, INDYCAR, Formula 1, World of Outlaws and NHRA. You'll also hear from NASCAR Cup Champions Kevin Harvick and Kurt Busch as they reflect on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and the first race held after the events of that day in 2001.

This week, host Michael Shelton previews the 2021 NASCAR Cup Playoffs that begin this Sunday with the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. He also speaks to some of this year's playoff drivers including Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski, defending NASCAR Cup Champion Chase Elliott and this year's NASCAR Regular Season Champion, Kyle Larson. In addition, Shelton also speaks one-on-one with 2019 Southern 500 winner Erik Jones about his new deal to remain the driver of the No. 43 Chevrolet for Richard Petty Motorsports and also asks NBA All-Star, NASCAR team owner and NBC analyst Brad Daugherty about the progress that's been made this past year for minorities in auto racing.

This week, Michael Shelton previews this weekend's NASCAR races at Daytona including the final race of the NASCAR Cup regular season, the Coke Zero Sugar 400 on Saturday night. Shelton also poses questions to last year's winner of the Daytona summer race, William Byron, as well as the driver hoping to hold onto the final playoff spot, Tyler Reddick. You'll also hear from Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Chris Buscher before Daytona as they hope to sneak into the playoffs. In addition, Shelton also previews this weekend's action in Formula 1 and World of Outlaws while also paying tribute to legendary motorsports journalist Robin L. Miller, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 71.

From farm kid to cart boy to equipment manager, Michael Shelton knows his way around the golf course maintenance industry. Michael is a Horry-Georgetown Technical College graduate with an associate's degree in turfgrass management and worked as an assistant superintendent before moving into equipment management. Like many of us, Michael enjoys the variety of his career whether he's building two functioning creeks from scratch or hopping on a ‘dozer. With his background and education in agronomy, Michael is a true believer in the importance of understanding - and being able to explain - the why behind agronomic and cultural practices. Michael reminds us to be confident in our abilities and step outside our comfort zones in order to grow. In the episode summary, a few words about mental health and the importance of asking for help.

This week, Michael Shelton sits down with 19-year old ARCA Menards Series sensation Corey Heim to talk about his quest for this year's ARCA Championship and his brewing rivalry with fellow phenom Ty Gibbs. In addition, Shelton previews a busy weekend of racing including a big doubleheader in St. Louis with the kickoff of the NASCAR Truck Series Playoffs and INDYCAR's final oval track race of the year, as well as NASCAR Xfinity and Cup racing at Michigan International Speedway. You'll also hear from NASCAR Trucks regular season champion John Hunter Nemechek, NASCAR Xfinity standout Josh Berry after his new full-time deal was announced and NASCAR Cup Playoff contender Tyler Reddick.

This week, host Michael Shelton sits down with 4-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves to talk about his career rejuvenation following his memorable victory in the Indy 500 back in May as well as returning to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend to drive on the road course for the Big Machine Spiked Coolers Grand Prix. You'll also hear from NASCAR standouts Austin Dillion and A.J. Allmendinger ahead of this weekend's NASCAR race on the Indy road course, while Shelton previews this weekend's other big races, including one of sprint car racing's most prestigious events, the 60th Annual Knoxville Nationals.

The Checkered Flag Podcast is back on WRALSportsFan and the Capitol Broadcasting Podcast Network, with host Michael Shelton bringing you up to speed on the biggest news in auto racing and speaking to some of the top drivers and personalities in NASCAR, INDYCAR and beyond. This week, Shelton speaks one-on-one with 2-time INDYCAR Series Champion Josef Newgarden as he prepares to race on the streets of his hometown of Nashville on Sunday in the inaugural Music City Grand Prix. In addition, Shelton asks 7-time NASCAR Cup Champion and INDYCAR Series rookie Jimmie Johnson about the importance of mental health. Also, Shelton speaks with top NASCAR drivers Austin Cindric, Ryan Blaney and Ross Chastain as well as Trackhouse Racing co-owner Justin Marks ahead of NASCAR's return to Watkins Glen International this weekend. You'll also hear from the reigning NASCAR Cup Series Champion Chase Elliott as he looks to claim his third straight victory at the Glen on Sunday.

As Director of Microsoft's real estate portfolio for the eastern United States and Canada, Michael Shelton understands the importance of cultivating strategic partnerships with his company's business groups and aligning his resources to their evolving needs. Learn more about Michael's collaborative philosophy and what to do when what your client wants is at odds with what you recommend.

Michael Shelton grew up as an only child in Phoenix, Arizona.  His grandfather and his Uncle Boots ran a home salvage yard business where he learned the value of hard work and basic human kindness.  He attended North Phoenix High School where he was accepted into the U.S. Senate Youth Program.  This was followed by a B.A. in Political Science at Arizona State University and a Master’s in Public Administration as a National Urban Fellow from Bernard Baruch College, CUNY, and a Certified Public Manager designation from the ASU Advanced School of Public Affairs.

Michael Shelton is 28, from Washington Heights, a music lover, biker, software engineer and activist currently living in Williamsburg. Michael is also an organizer and member of Riders 4 Rights, a community organization that organizes bike protests, leads educational rides and provides mutual aid to New Yorkers across the city, all in the fight for Black Liberation with the intention of building community and keeping its members safe. In this episode, Michael fills Alexis in on how life in the NYC of his childhood compares to the NYC of today, what drew him into organizing, the beauty of the bike protest, the agony and ecstasy of summer 2020, the power of organizing in community and what it means to be an LCD Soundsystem groupie. Places on the Internet to Learn More: Follow Riders 4 Rights on Instagram Why Passive Voice in Journalism is So Dangerous, Adrienne Samuels Gibbs, September 3rd, 2020 The Black Led Groups Biking Against Racism, The Guardian, July 2nd, 2020

The Sports Shop with Reese & K-Mac: The best urban sports talk show heard weekday mornings from 7 to 10 on Buzz Sports Radio. Reese, K-Mac and Jasmyn, discuss the opening week in the NFL including the Panthers falling to the Raiders, Cam Newton's impressive debut with New England and Tom Brady stumbling in his Tampa Bay debut. The crew also welcomes Duke Head Football Coach David Cutcliffe, B-Knight Writer with "Over The Weekend," and longtime producer Michael Shelton in his return to the producer's chair!

Podcast #169 (Rediscovering Your Calling After A Quarantine With Mr. Michael Shelton)

ZERO POINT OF POWER: HOW THE UNIVERSE WORKS-POSSIBLY? by Michael Shenton If you examine someone who is famous and successful, youll see that he probably suffered a major financial loss or crisis before achieving his dreams. That person and others like him have balanced a time when they were treated with contempt and ridiculed with much happier times. Even if that success is lost, the process of balancing is still there. That balancing effect is what qualified hypnotherapist Michael Shelton calls the Zero Point of Power, and understanding how it works equips you with the tools to be happier and more successful. To master the technique, youll need to live in the present moment and always ask yourself: What is the most important thing that needs to be accomplished in the next two minutes? When you recognize the positive and negative forces in life, you can achieve a harmony where balance is achieved. Start applying spiritual/universal principles to your daily life, and be more productive, abundant, and creative with the lessons in this life-changing book. About the Author MICHAEL SHENTON is a qualified hypnotherapist and has conducted sessions and workshops that have led to many life changing experiences. He empowers people with knowledge and power, and his goal is to bring love, joy, happiness, prosperity, and good health to people throughout the world. Michael currently resides in Australia. https://www.amazon.com/Zero-Point-Power-Universe-Works-Possibly-ebook/dp/B0793QL3BD/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Zero+Point+of+Power+michael+shenton&qid=1584997092&sr=8-1&swrs=E53424898D4E97AE7A1FF7B4D114BA51 http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/mshenton.mp3

Last week we wrote about how a true DevOps transformation doesn't just focus on developers and operations but looks to unclog cross-organizational bottlenecks. One of those areas often overlooked — the one with so much of that coveted rapid feedback — is support. In this episode of The New Stack Makers, we talk to Michael Shelton, VP of global customer support at NinjaRMM, about closing the cultural distance to reach support teams to drive the post-customer experience. When Shelton joined NinjaRMM five years ago, it was still a tiny team working on the then new remote monitoring and management platform. They didn't have a support team yet — everyone was support. He admitted that back in the day they had a lot of bugs, but they used that to broach stronger customer relationships. Shelton said they built an ethos that continues today, talking to customers like partners and, sometimes even therapists: “You're not wrong. Sounds like you're having a really tough time. And sounds like we're part of the cause of that. Let's work together to figure out what the solution is.” The NinjaRMM team realized they could use the close relationship between support and the customer to drive the product. What do the customers love? What are they super frustrated about? What are their use cases?

In the final Checkered Flag Podcast for 2019, host Michael Shelton sits down with NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Christopher Bell, who will be part of the Championship 4 that will compete for the Xfinity Series title in Miami on Saturday. Shelton also previews this weekend's championship races in the Truck, Xfinity and NASCAR Cup Series at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

This week, host Michael Shelton welcomes back 2-time Daytona 500 Champion and 15-time winner of NASCAR's Most Popular Driver award, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Topics includes Earnhardt Jr.'s thoughts on this year's NASCAR Cup Playoffs as well as how he balances his duties as an analyst for NBC Sports with being an owner/operator of JR Motorsports. Earnhardt Jr. also opines on the success of his "Dale Jr. Download" podcast and TV show as well as reflects on being inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame back in May.

This week, host Michael Shelton welcomes NASCAR Hall of Famer and NBC Sports analyst Dale Jarrett to get his thoughts on last week's events at Martinsville and who he thinks has the inside edge for the NASCAR Cup title. In addition, Shelton sits down with NASCAR Truck Series driver Austin Hill, who finds himself on the verge of racing for a championship in Miami.

This week, host Michael Shelton sits down with NBC Sports Pit Reporter Marty Snider to preview this Sunday's NASCAR Cup Playoff race at Martinsville and talk about how the three playoff drivers for Joe Gibbs Racing stay on the same page. In addition, Shelton also welcomes the newly crowned champions for the ARCA Menards Series for 2019, 18-year old Christian Eckes.

Podcast #82 (Relationships) (Mr. Brad Therrian and Mr. Michael Shelton) (Service Fraternity)

Locked on Cougars for October 31, 2018 focused on the comments BYU senior cornerback Michael Shelton made Tuesday evening after practice about his preference to play road games due to what he perceives is an indifferent home crowd at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Host Jake Hatch shared his thoughts on the matter in the first segment along with playing the audio.In the second segment, Hatch read select responses to Shelton's comments off of his personal Twitter feed, which was full of takes from all angles from BYU and Utah fans.Finally, Hatch caught listeners up on some other news and notes from the BYU athletic department in "Quick Hits," as he talked about some awards and nominations for BYU women's soccer and volleyball along with broadcast details for the UMass game on November 10th and where BYU fans can take their children to trunk or treat with the BYU sports teams this evening.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked on Cougars for October 31, 2018 focused on the comments BYU senior cornerback Michael Shelton made Tuesday evening after practice about his preference to play road games due to what he perceives is an indifferent home crowd at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Host Jake Hatch shared his thoughts on the matter in the first segment along with playing the audio. In the second segment, Hatch read select responses to Shelton's comments off of his personal Twitter feed, which was full of takes from all angles from BYU and Utah fans. Finally, Hatch caught listeners up on some other news and notes from the BYU athletic department in "Quick Hits," as he talked about some awards and nominations for BYU women's soccer and volleyball along with broadcast details for the UMass game on November 10th and where BYU fans can take their children to trunk or treat with the BYU sports teams this evening.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BYU defensive back Michael Shelton speaks to the media after practice, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018

BYU DB Michael Shelton speaks to reporters during media availability on Oct. 30.

BYU DB Michael Shelton speaks to reporters during media availability on Oct. 30.

This week I talk about the comic strip creator Bill Watterson, the man who introduced the newspapers around the globe to the imaginative world of Calvin and Hobbes. Watterson's creative genius has lived in the hearts of both adults and children when it was printed yesterday, today, and will forever. As for the exciting news, I will be a guest on the Kelissa Bass show and she will be a guest here on the One Man Lost podcast! She is a survivor of Bishop Luke Edwards, she lived in Holyland. I shared a little of her story when I covered that cult back in November 2017. I will let let everyone know when she will be on the podcast. If you have any questions for Kelissa about her story, questions about Luke Bishop, questions about Holyland, or if you just want to reach out with words of encouragement, you can email them to me at onemanlostpodcast@gmail.com, to my twitter @1ManLost, my instagram One_Man_Lost or my Facebook under Michael Shelton and One Man Lost. Enjoy Michael

Podcast #2 (Careers) (Michael Shelton) (Radio Producer)

BYU CB Michael Shelton (from Raleigh, N.C.)meets the press on Oct. 17 ahead of the Cougars' trip to East Carolina.

BYU CB Michael Shelton (from Raleigh, N.C.)meets the press on Oct. 17 ahead of the Cougars' trip to East Carolina.

Michael Shelton Popcorn Preaching Sunday Evening 8/27/17

Michael Shelton "Popcorn Preaching" Sunday Evening 8/28/16

Nick Bazan started out washing dishes at Shoney s in New Orleans East. Two years later he was the longest serving and hardest working sucka in the history of Shoney s, still making a little over minimum wage as a line cook, working "It s illegal by the way" 12 hour shifts without a break. The he wised up, got the heck outa there and started on a career working the gamut of famous New Orleans restaurants till he ended up as an owner of Rio Mar and now the historic Little Gem Saloon. If the walls of the Little Gem Saloon could talk they d have quite a story to tell. The Little Gem is inextricably entwined with the birth of jazz and the rise of Louis Armstrong from childhood to star. Nick tells the fascinating story on this edition of Midnight Menu 1 plus the story of the fateful day he, Nick not Louis Armstrong, met Michael Shelton. Michael is Nick s 1 on this show and the chef at Little Gem, but he might also be the mayor of New Orleans, the mayor s speech writer, a motivational speaker or a preacher.

Speaker: Michael Shelton References: Matthew 5:6 Tags: Sunday AM Resources: April_13__2014-What_Are_We_Hungry_For-Michael_Shelton.mp3 (download)

Speaker: Michael Shelton Tags: Sunday PM Resources: February_16__2014-Digging_Deeper-Michael_Shelton.mp3 (download)