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Detroit's stories in today's show are on the riverfront, in Corktown, in our startup labs, and even inside a nearly century-old neighborhood theater. From a $71 million defense-tech hub on the water and a plant-based diner bringing new life to Michigan Avenue, to a controversial new cannabis tax, brain-drain at U-M startups, and the Senate Theater's call for help, this episode breaks down some of the forces reshaping Detroit in 2025. The rundown: 01:07 - Where we've been: Saksey's 03:55 - Where we've been: City Bird and Nest 06:47 - State Grants Money For New Riverfront Defense HQ  09:17 - Street Beet opening in Corktown this Thursday 12:33 - Mocha and Company coffee shop opening downtown 15:01 - Marshall M Fredricks Museum opening a studio on the eastside 17:52 - Michigan judge allowing wholesale tax on canabis to start January 1st  20:29 - Report says that the state has a hardtime keeping U of M startups 27:05 - Senate Theater raising money for building repairs 29:00 - Mailbag: Pile of junk update 30:10 - Norris RoboCop statue thoughts Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DailyDetroit Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9?si=df538dae2e144431  

This week on the Roz and Mocha Retro Podcast, it's all about studies! We're throwing it back to 2014 when a study revealed that straight athletes sometimes spoon with teammates (and Roz admits he's definitely not an athlete). Then, in 2018, we dive into a study about smiles—apparently, some smiles are so unsettling they can actually cause distress! Plus, another 2018 study shows just how many people were deleting Facebook at the time.

Mocha oversleeps after a “late night” hockey run with Cruze, Roz finds his New York twin who hates neighbors, and we hear a wild story about sharing a flight with Martha Stewart. Plus, Roz dives into the best artist documentary he's ever seen, Mocha's mom gifts Maurie (again!), and the crew chats with Cat & Nat about their upcoming Toronto show. From kids debating the origins of 911 to Justin Bieber helping a stranded artist, this episode is full of fun, chaos, and great conversations you don't want to miss!

This one's for the gals! Karen gives an update on her egg-freezing journey as she reaches the halfway point of her cycle. Megan opens up about finding answers about her GI struggles after visiting a pelvic floor therapist and shares tips on how focusing on pelvic floor work can help female runners.Karen and Megan also break down the lawsuit everyone's talking about: a former D1 runner is suing Nike, claiming their carbon plated shoes led to a sesamoid stress fracture.To wrap up the episode, Karen and Megan answer a listener question about iron infusions: how to get them, what they do for ferritin levels, and if there's any side effects to know about._________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or DM us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gettingchicked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kare_les on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Rachel DaDamio | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rdadamio on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Megan Connelly | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@meganmorantwwe on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW OUR SHOW– ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the show on Instagram here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSBeekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BeekeeperCoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.

Mr. Mocha was a stud for couples and now he's swinging with Mrs. Mocha and he called in to talk all about it. Tune in to hear all the details including how he wound up banging his co-workers wife in his twenties and exactly what went down, the next guy who asked him to bang his wife and what went down including exactly how he cucked the guy, the swinger club experiences he had early on and what would go down while he was there, the first adult website he went on and how and why he wound up meeting up with couples and got more into the lifestyle, how he met Mrs. Mocha and how they wound up in an open relationship together, the first threesome with a woman they had and how and why she got jealous and how they got through it, their first threesome with a guy and how that went down, what his wife enjoys in the lifestyle the most now, how and why they now play solo plus everything else they're into doing, his podcast Orgasm face and what they discuss plus a whole lot more. Strictly Anonymous Confessions: Secret Sex Lives of Total Strangers. A bunch of short, super sexy, TRUE stories. GET YOUR COPY NOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4i7hBCd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To see HOT pics of my female guests + hear anonymous confessions + get all the episodes early and AD FREE, join my Patreon! It's only $7 a month and you can cancel at any time. You can sign up here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/StrictlyAnonymousPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and when you join, I'll throw in a complimentary link to my private Discord!  To join SDC and get a FREE Trial! click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdc.com/?ref=37712⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or go to SDC.com and use my code 37712  Want to be on the show? Email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠strictlyanonymouspodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.strictlyanonymouspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and click on "Be on the Show." Want to confess while remaining anonymous? Call the CONFESSIONS hotline at 347-420-3579. All voices are changed.  Sponsors:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://motorbunny.com/strictly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Black Friday Sale PLUS $50 off! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://butterwellness.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Use the code STRICTLY at checkout for 30% OFF your entire order⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bluechew.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Get your first month of the new Bluechew Max FREE! Use code: STRICTLYANON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beducate.me/pd2536-anonymous⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Use code ANONYMOUS69 to get 50% off your yearly pass plus a 14-day money-back guarantee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vb.health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — To get 10% off LOAD Boost by VB Health use code: STRICTLY ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.quince.com/strictlyanon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — For premium quality Quince clothing plus FREE shipping and 365 day returns! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brooklynbedding.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Use my promo code STRICTLY at checkout to get 30% off sitewide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow me! Instagram  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/strictanonymous/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/strictanonymous?lang=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.strictlyanonymouspodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everything else: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Strictlyanonymouspodcast⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roz loses it on Maurie for using ChatGPT in emails, Mocha gets distracted by old Jersey Shore episodes, and the guys debate why Netflix crashed during the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere. Plus, a new Burger King ad sounds just like Shem, Mocha roasts a terrible rap track, and Roz digs into why Mocha feels guilty watching TV. Maurie hits the Leafs Gala for holiday gossip, Mocha talks life as a hockey dad, and we hear about three men who disguised themselves as sheep to sneak into Spain.

Since it's U.S. Thanksgiving, we're stuffing ourselves with some of our favorite Thanksgiving moments! Starting back in 2017, you'd think making Thanksgiving dinner would be a calm activity… not in the condo of the Damnits! The following year, the Damnits decided to host Thanksgiving and ordered a full meal from the grocery store—only to discover the turkey comes raw! And in 2018, Maurie wanted in on Roz's Thanksgiving plans and ended up calling Roz's mom!

Kara shares a gross coffee-cleaning hack that shocks everyone, Roz and Maurie recap their wild Vanier Cup drinking game rules, and Maurie hits the Santa Claus Parade to chat with kids. Plus, we hear from listeners about gentle Mocha, lazy co-workers, and a hilarious leave request for a Travis Scott concert.

What if your fridge could dispense anything but water and ice? Roz and Mocha dive into wild ideas for the ultimate dream fridge, debate which personality trait they'd delete from each other for 24 hours, and reveal who they'd trust to get them to the airport on time. Plus, the guys face the ultimate food sacrifice—steak, pasta, chips, or wings—what's getting cut forever? They also share childhood favorites they still love today and their go-to Christmas dish to cook and enjoy together. It's hilarious, surprising, and full of great stories you don't want to miss!

Maurie gets busted trying to steal Mocha's holiday red cup from Starbucks, Roz vents about spilled coffee, and Grace asks for a new nickname for Mocha—leading to some hilarious suggestions. Plus, Nikole's FML about banning the viral “6-7” trend in her classroom and a Helluva Story about three Canadians whose DIY horror film got picked up by Eli Roth. Add in Roz roasting the worst TV show he's ever seen and a debate over spices you'd want to smell like after a cologne fail—this Monday episode is packed.

Today we're throwing it back and celebrating all things Shem! From Maurie's 2013 sit-down with the legendary Shemar Moore (because hey, Shem is in that name!) to Shem's heartfelt performance auditioning for Serge Ibaka's “How Talented Are You” show, and even a fun day at Canada's Wonderland—this retro episode is packed with unforgettable Shem moments you won't want to miss.

Roz confesses to lying at Starbucks just to keep both breakfast sandwiches, Maurie shows off a smile that freaks everyone out, and the team tackles Canada's most mispronounced words—can you say “Worcestershire”? Plus, Maurie chats with the Final 5 contestants from Squid Game: The Challenge, Mocha introduces a Trinidadian Christmas classic, and Shaq makes a rap comeback.

Karen and Megan reunite for the first time since mile 24 of the Indianapolis Marathon for an overdue recap of Megan's 2:41, four minute personal best. While it's hard to be disappointed, she's hungry for more and has an exciting new brand backing her OTQ chase.In other news, friend of the pod Molly Seidel was in town and witnessed Karen's unfortunate struggle of moving a couch into her apartment. Karen shares her plans to join Molly in an upcoming stint in Flagstaff and get into the parody documentary industry. We also spitball some ideas for marathon expos (imagine having a hair braiding station!) and discuss the controversial topic of wearing watches to formal events.This week's Chick Chat prompts an important discussion: when do you retire your running shoes? Plus, we'll be rooting for our alma maters Notre Dame and Northwestern at the NCAA Cross Country Championships on Saturday._________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or DM us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gettingchicked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kare_les on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Rachel DaDamio | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rdadamio on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Megan Connelly | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@meganmorantwwe on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW OUR SHOW– ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the show on Instagram here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSBeekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BeekeeperCoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.

Ever wondered how Roz, Mocha, Shem, and Damnit Maurie would fare if the studio suddenly turned into an escape room? This episode dives into that hilarious scenario—and so much more! From debating whether one bum cheek or three is better, to the ultimate curse: wet sleeves or set socks. Plus, we tackle disappearing things no one notices, bad habits we can't shake, and reveal who's the absolute worst Secret Santa among the crew. Buckle up for laughs, surprises, and answers you didn't know you needed!

Roz finds out he's older than a classic Gordon Lightfoot song, and the team dives into the viral “6-7” meme taking over basketball games. Maurie reveals why his house smells like onions (hint: Matthew's bizarre home remedy), and Roz vents about cold pizza deliveries. Plus, we've got big interviews with Will Arnett and Blue Jays legend Buck Martinez, Mocha goes off about John Cena's huge WWE win, and we hear a wild Helluva Story from a woman who was inside a bank during a robbery. Add in drama from waiters, leather jacket debates, and Mocha bingeing Jerry Springer on Tubi—this episode is packed!

This week on The Roz & Mocha Retro Podcast: Since everyone's putting up their Christmas tree, we dug into the archives for some classic tree moments! Remember when Maurie thought potatoes grew on trees? Or the time Roz told tree jokes to Evan Rachel Wood? Plus, relive the hilarious chaos when the Damnits put up their Christmas tree. Pure holiday nostalgia with a Roz & Mocha twist!

Roz sneaks a new power broom past Katherine, Mocha gets called out for talking wrestling on-air, and Maurie hits the streets for some hilarious vented moments. Plus, the team debates the ultimate pants dilemma: zipper or button first? We taste-test the classic Three Musketeers bar, Roz reviews Netflix's new Frankenstein movie, Maurie chats with the stars of Stranger Things ahead of Season 5! Plus, we chat with Charlie Puth to talk new music and baby news. This one's loaded with laughs, surprises, and big interviews!

As a lack of air traffic controllers may make this Turkey Day an utter nightmare, we're revisiting a classic AITA Thanksgiving episode! As you prepare for the seasonal insanity, let us all take a moment to enjoy some of the finer things in life, such as reading Reddits and judging people to be either innocents or a**holes and absolutely nothing in-between. It's a wonderful way to relax and unwind before hopping in the family station wagon to go visit your Uncle who smells of Icy Hot and won't stop talking about the 1971 Baltimore Colts. Nikki is now an ambassador for Club WPT Gold! Check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://clubwptgold.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code NIKKI to sign up! Follow the podcast on Insta: @shttheydonttellyou Follow Nikki on Insta: @NikkiLimo Follow Steve on Insta: @SteveGreeneComedy To visit our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.patreon.com/stikki To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/STDTYPodYouTube Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening, or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ShtTheyDontTellYou If you want to support the show, and get all our episodes ad-free go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stdty.supercast.tech If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ShtTheyDontTellYou To submit your questions/feedback, email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@nikki.limo To call in with questions/feedback, leave us a voicemail at: (765) 734-0840 To watch more Nikki & Steve on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.youtube.com/nikkilimo To watch more of Nikki talking about Poker: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/trickniks To check out Nikki's Jewelry Line: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kittensandcoffee.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Guyanese food recommendations to wrestling theme showdowns, this week's Deep Dive gets personal and hilarious. Shem lays out his dream Guyanese meal plan, while Roz and Mocha debate who's smarter—book smarts vs. street smarts. The crew also dodges questions they'd never want to answer (body counts and private browsing included). Plus, a wrestling-themed “Name That Quarantune” battle ends with Shem taking the win over Mocha. It's all the weird, wild, and wonderfully awkward stuff you didn't know you needed.

This week on Ask Roz & Mocha: Can you say “purple perfect pineapple” five times fast? One listener's childhood tongue twister has the guys twisted up! Plus, has Mocha ever been to a gay bar—and did he love it? We also get into the politics of picking the best steak at dinner, find out who's a mama's boy, and ask the age-old question: when was the last time you actually read a book?

Mocha gets roasted for racking up nearly $1,000 in speed camera tickets, Roz reacts to being mistaken for a Bumble match, and a listener asks who on the show deserves $1 million. Plus, Maurie chats with contestants from the new ‘Squid Game' reality show, and the team dives into beavers, bad passwords, and vented moments from movie theatres.

Megan isn't with us today to recap her breakthrough 2:41 marathon (a four minute PB!), but Karen shares all the highlights from cheering her on at the Indianapolis Marathon. Rachel also raced a 5K with Theo and gives us the full rundown on how it went.Beyond Megan's big day in Indy, seven women ran sub 2:37 to earn their OTQs. We share a bit about their amazing performances!We also talk about a recent Wall Street Journal article on how a reporter used ChatGPT to create her marathon training plan. We wrap up with a listener question on how to make the most of strength training as a distance runner._________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or DM us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gettingchicked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kare_les on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Rachel DaDamio | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rdadamio on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Megan Connelly | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@meganmorantwwe on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW OUR SHOW– ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the show on Instagram here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSBeekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BeekeeperCoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.

This week's Roz & Mocha Retro Podcast takes us back to 2014! Roz asks the age-old question: how did we used to slow dance—and where were your hands? We revisit the hilarious chat right after Mocha's wedding, and crack up over the viral Italian guy who just can't say “Worcestershire.” Classic moments, classic laughs!

Maurie talks to devastated Jays fans, Shem gets clowned for his nosebleed seats, and Roz reveals Katherine was more upset than he was. Mocha's dealing with a shrunken hoodie, Maurie shares the secret to a long marriage (it's distance!), and Gina's kid drops a “Deez Nuts” joke in homework. Plus, Maurie chats with Tracy Morgan and he has a vented moment!

We get weird with body part rearrangements—where would you move your ears if you could? Maurie reveals the secret behind his long-lasting marriage, and the team dives into their high school dream cars. Plus, what's the one thing they'd never wear outside (besides pyjamas)? And how old were Roz, Mocha, Maurie & Shem when they got serious about their careers? All that and more in this fun and revealing Q&A!

It's marathon week for Megan! She's in taper mode and sharing her final pre-race thoughts as she gears up for the Indianapolis Marathon this weekend (with Karen cheering her on from the sidelines!).We also recorded this episode just before the NYC Marathon, so we chat about who we were excited to watch and the potential OTQs on the line. Plus, we dive into the controversy surrounding the Marine Corps Marathon after runners learned their OTQ results wouldn't count due to the race not being USATF sanctioned.We also couldn't resist a little bit of gear talk: what's the best type of top to wear on race day? _________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or DM us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gettingchicked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kare_les on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Rachel DaDamio | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rdadamio on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Megan Connelly | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@meganmorantwwe on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW OUR SHOW– ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the show on Instagram here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSBeekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BeekeeperCoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.

This week on Roz & Mocha Retro: It's quiz time! We're throwing it back to some of the wildest tests ever taken on the show. In 2015, Roz gave Maurie an IQ test that left everyone questioning everything. Then in 2014, Mocha and Maurie went head-to-head to see who's the bigger geek. And if that wasn't enough, Roz tried to determine if Maurie is actually a psychopath. Tune in for laughs, surprises, and some seriously questionable results!

On this episode of The Ask Roz & Mocha Podcast, a listener wants to know which of Mocha's iconic reaction clips is the crew's favorite—sparking laughs and a few surprises. Then, another caller opens up about feeling distant in her relationship and asks for advice on how to keep the spark alive. Real talk, real laughs, and real answers!

It's Halloween, the Jays are on fire, and the chaos is real. Maurie hits the streets of L.A. to talk to fans and players, while Mocha hypes up the Rogers Centre crowd. Roz loses sleep over baseball field dimensions, Shem gets roasted for missing the game, and the Damnits debate which team is cuter. Plus, haunted houses, spicy Halloween streeters, and the debut of this year's Halloween radio drama: LA BOO BOO.

In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, host Robin Bailey and guest co-host Cory Chadwick sit down with Mike Daser, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Pure Technology, to explore what it means to lead with heart, empathy, and inclusion in today's evolving workplace. With over 15 years of experience building cultures that balance people and performance, Mike shares powerful lessons from his time at Starbucks and Target, and how those experiences shaped his leadership philosophy. Known for his belief that great leadership starts with empathy, Mike opens up about his passion for supporting newcomers to Canada, building trust-first teams, and creating cultures where everyone feels seen, valued, and supported. From “Don't move the mocha” to hiring for values over skills, this episode is packed with insight, authenticity, and heart. You'll hear about: Falling in love with people: How Mike's early experiences at Target changed how he sees leadership and humanity. The “Don't Move the Mocha” lesson: Why great leaders listen first, learn second, and lead through trust. Culture fit vs. skill fit: Why attitude and alignment matter more than résumés. Supporting newcomers to Canada: How employers can create truly inclusive, equitable workplaces beyond surface-level initiatives. The power of mentorship: Lessons from coaching newcomers through job searches, interviews, and cultural transitions. Storytelling as leadership: How humanizing yourself builds connection, trust, and belonging. Resilience and perspective: Why life goes on, and how setbacks can lead to new opportunities. Planting trees for the future: Mike's vision for a global workforce where talent and potential transcend borders. If you're an HR professional, business leader, or anyone passionate about people-first leadership, this conversation is a masterclass in leading with empathy, purpose, and connection. We talk about: 00:00 Introduction 04:00 Falling in love with people and stories 07:00 The “Don't Move the Mocha” principle of leadership 10:00 Lessons from Target and values-driven hiring 13:00 Creating inclusive workplaces for newcomers 16:00 Bias, belonging, and the hiring gap 21:00 Supporting immigrants inside organizations 25:00 Mentorship, storytelling, and authenticity in leadership 30:00 Building trust through shared humanity 33:00 The trees Mike is planting for future leaders Connect with Suzanne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-daser-phri-72b2028a Website: https://puretechnology.ai/ Connect with Us LinkedIn: Robin Bailey and Al McDonald Website: Aria Benefits and Life & Legacy Advisory Group

Two-time Olympian, author, coach, and podcast host Molly Huddle joins Karen, Megan, and Rachel for today's episode ahead of her return to racing postpartum. She'll be racing the Every Woman's Marathon in a couple weeks on November 16th.Molly catches us up on how training has been during her marathon build, her expectations for her upcoming race, and some of her future racing goals for the years ahead. Molly also reflects on her days competing for Notre Dame and shares about her longterm sponsorship with Saucony. She also shares some of her top marathoning advice._________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or DM us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gettingchicked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kare_les on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Rachel DaDamio | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rdadamio on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Megan Connelly | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@meganmorantwwe on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GUEST– Molly Huddle | @mollyhuddle on InstagramFOLLOW OUR SHOW– ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the show on Instagram here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSBeekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BeekeeperCoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.

It's Roz's birthday and the team goes all out—poems from Roz's mom, Maurie's dad and husband, and even a Brandy & Monica parody song from Mocha and Maurie. Shem's parents offer some hilarious advice on aging, while Maurie hits the streets asking kids how old is “old” (spoiler: Roz didn't love the answers). Plus, the crew recaps their wild Niagara Falls trip, including haunted house screams and dueling party buses. Also, Roz shares what he really did for his birthday, and Maurie's mysterious beef patty delivery gets weird.

This week on The Roz and Mocha Retro Podcast, we're celebrating Roz's birthday with a throwback to 2014! Maurie kicks things off with a surprise birthday call to Roz, followed by an unforgettable moment when Roz is treated to coffee, pizza… and a visit from his mom! Plus, we revisit the heartwarming calls from YOU, our amazing listeners, who phoned in to share the love.

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Roz shares the painful story of his grocery store parking lot wipeout, complete with locked cart wheels, flying cider cans, and a dead truck. Maurie gets reactions from fans after the Jays' big win, and even chats with Mayor Olivia Chow about parade plans. Mocha tries to fake staying up for the game, but Roz and Maurie call him out. Plus, the guys roast the Scotiabank Arena's viral elevator fail, and Roz dives into his latest binge of “Task” and “The Godfather.”

We welcome back Mocha Honey to chat about her journey. She has a wild story to tell and some fantastic information on going to lifestyle parties. What to expect and how have the best time. The boys had a great time with this wonderful human; she lights up the room with her incredibly open and accepting nature.Come have a listen to this sensational Hotwife. Find Mocha Honey Here

Mocha opens up about his wild new dog Leo, and Shem offers Roz a trip to his Black barber — Roz has questions. Plus, Maurie chats with the cast of Loot season 3, we play “Can You Guess the Movie From Its Soundtrack?”, and a woman's idea for barcodes at bars sparks a hilarious debate. Also: John Cena's final WWE match, Shem's controversial cologne, and Kylie Jenner brings back “King Kylie.”

In today's episode, Karen recaps her experience at the Chicago Marathon with CITIUS MAG last weekend while Rachel shares her training updates as she gets ready for her half marathon in February. Megan chats about her 5K race over the weekend and why she's running faster now than she was in college. She also shares some of her goals for the Indianapolis Marathon in a few weeks.The Chicks also dive into some of the results from Chicago, including the women who ran under 2:37 to secure their OTQs for the 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials. We also hand out our Getting Chicked awards from Chicago and give a quick preview on who we're most excited to watch at the NYC Marathon. We also answer a few listener questions: - How to plan downtime into training - How to run through pregnancy and returning to running post-partum_________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or DM us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gettingchicked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kare_les on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Rachel DaDamio | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@rdadamio on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– Megan Connelly | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@meganmorantwwe on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW OUR SHOW– ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠– ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the show on Instagram here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSBeekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BeekeeperCoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.

This week on the Roz & Mocha Retro Podcast we're diving into some Halloween classics! First, we head back to 2016 to relive the oddly satisfying sounds of Teddy Bear the porcupine enjoying a spooky feast. Then, with Halloween just around the corner, we test our candy knowledge in a sweet and silly quiz. And finally, we throw it way back to 2014 for our chat with Saw legend Tobin Bell — it might be outdated, but it's still a scream!

Roz is thrown off by Friday vibes, Mocha has a tense showdown at a coffee shop, and Shem surprises the crew with what's in his Tim Hortons cup. Plus, Roz breaks down his epic Thanksgiving feast, and we hear from a listener who had a holiday dinner disaster of her own. Also: leather pants that make fart noises, and Maurie chats with Donnie Wahlberg about Boston Blue.

Roz is fired up over oven mitts and belts in baseball, while Mocha shows up in full Jays gear to support the team — and gets roasted for it. The team reacts to the Jays' big win over the Yankees, and Maurie hits the streets for post-game fan reactions. Plus, Rebecca the Teacher asks the ultimate question: which pasta would you ride into battle? Shem serenades seniors at a Guyanese luncheon, and Maurie gets confused between Washington State and Washington, D.C. Also, we hear from a listener who's had a rough year and just needed a little love from the Roz & Mocha fam.

This week on the Roz and Mocha Retro Podcast – it's officially FALL! We dove into the archives and pulled out some random gems featuring the word “fall.” From Timberlake's falsetto vs. Maurie's falsetto showdown, to trust falls (yes, we tried them), and even tips on how to fall asleep by making to-do lists — it's a cozy, chaotic mix perfect for the season.

It's the showdown you didn't know you needed — the entire Roz & Mocha team straps into a pregnancy simulator to find out who can handle simulated labour pain the longest. From wild reactions to unexpected endurance, it's chaos, comedy, and a whole lot of screaming. Plus, listeners weigh in with their predictions, and we hear from an expert who guides the guys through every contraction. Who taps out first? Who powers through? Find out in this unforgettable episode.

Mocha gets called out by a listener's mom for possibly using a booster seat while driving—does he or doesn't he? The crew weighs in with jokes, theories, and a few surprising confessions. Plus, Priya asks what parts of each other's lives Roz and Mocha would struggle with if they had to switch places. From cooking and dog walking to tight pants and sleep apnea, it's a hilarious look at what makes each of them tick.

Are you your partner's type? Roz and Mocha get real about attraction, sacrifice, and the music that shaped them. Plus, Roz reveals what he's cooking for Thanksgiving, and the guys debate which holiday spirit is more fun—Halloween or Christmas. It's honest, hilarious, and full of surprises!

Jeremy Allen White belts out “Born to Run” in the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic, and Roz dives into the mystery of how Doc Brown and Marty McFly became friends in Back to the Future. Fabian returns with a high-energy pitch for a weed and music podcast, and also celebrates winning the R&M Family Vacation prize. Maurie chats with the cast of K-Pop Demon Hunters, and we hear about his trip to North Bay for a hospital fundraiser. Plus, Shem gets grilled about his relationship status, Spotify deletes 75 million AI songs, and a listener suggests mini putt as the next Mocha vs. Shem challenge.

It's all about the movies! On this week's Roz and Mocha RETRO podcast, we rewind to 2013 when the viral hashtag Add A Word To Ruin A Movie had us all laughing. Then in 2014, Roz reveals which movie he'd want to own every single copy of. Plus, we dive into a list of popular films and uncover their original titles—some will definitely surprise you!

Roz gets caught humming John Cena's wrestling theme and Mocha puts his WWE knowledge to the test. Mocha shares a story about a wild sandwich packed with gabagool from a New Jersey shop, and Roz can't believe the price. Priya asks what parts of each other's lives Roz and Mocha would struggle with if they switched places—tight pants and dog walks included. Plus, Laura asks Roz about cat food, Tammy's garage sale hits a snag with an Amazon bin, and Ally shares how the show helped her through 20 months of maternity leave. Also, ear candling gets debated, and Maurie's celibacy gets a mention in a hilarious life-swap scenario.

From awkward DMs to unexpected truths, this week's Deep Dive explores the weird, the wild, and the heartfelt. Roz, Mocha, Shem, and Maurie tackle listener questions about eating pandas, daring kisses, failed catchphrases, and what each of them brings to the show. Plus, Shem's cologne finally gets exposed, and Maurie's naming ideas get roasted—again. It's messy, hilarious, and totally unfiltered.

We challenge contemporary perceptions of Yemen as a "backwater" by revealing the pivotal role of its port city, Mocha, in the making of our modern world. Historian Nancy Um delves into the fascinating history of coffee, from its origins in 15th-century Yemen to its global spread and the economic transformations it spurred. She explores the rich maritime trade routes of the Indian Ocean, highlighting Yemen's centrality as a crossroads for goods, ideas, and people long before European influence. Um discusses the Ottoman Empire's cultivation of coffee in Yemen, the rise and decline of Mocha as a trade hub, and the unique cultural adaptations of coffee consumption within Yemen itself, such as the popular Qishr drink. We also touch upon the broader impact of hot beverages and porcelain on global social and consumption patterns, revealing how these everyday items were once revolutionary technologies. Um shares insights into the ongoing efforts to revive Yemen's coffee industry and offers recommendations for further reading on Yemen's vibrant history. 0:00 Mocha: A Bustling 17th-18th Century Trade Center0:50 Yemen's Monopoly on Coffee2:46 Nancy Um's Interest in Maritime Trade and Yemen3:40 Yemen's Historical Significance Beyond Recent Decades5:51 What Made Mocha a Prime Trade Hub?7:58 Mocha's Rival: Aden8:11 The History of Coffee as a Drink10:01 Debunking Coffee Origin Myths: The Story of Kaldi and the Goats12:20 Coffee as a Hot Brewed Beverage from Yemen12:32 The Evolution of Coffee as a Commodity and Social Habit13:21 Early Suspicion and Prohibitions Against Coffee14:41 The Global Journey of the Coffee Plant15:57 The Dutch and Coffee Cultivation in Java17:22 Yemen's Shifting Coffee Fortunes18:14 The Ottomans and Yemen's Coffee Cultivation19:06 Ottoman Control of the Red Sea Trade20:37 Diversification of Trade Beyond Coffee21:37 European Influence on Mocha's Popularity22:21 Qishr: Yemen's Unique Coffee Husk Drink (aka Cascara)24:19 Efforts to Rebuild Yemen's Coffee Industry26:01 The Red Sea Trade Route's Enduring Importance29:02 The Indian Ocean: A Space of Exchange and Imagination30:51 Reconsidering Land-Based vs. Water-Based Cultural Identities33:20 Nationalizing Watery Metaphors and Icons35:10 Historical Naming Conventions and Cultural Continuities37:39 Coffee, Tea, and Chocolate: Technologies Reshaping Society40:30 The Coffee House and the Enlightenment42:07 The Decline of Mocha as an Economic Hub43:10 Beneficiaries of Mocha's Decline44:58 Challenge of Contradictory Stories in Historical Narratives47:20 Disproving Coffee Plant Smuggling Myths50:27 Misunderstandings About Yemen's History51:34 Book Recommendations on Yemen53:56 Access to Local Historical Documents in Yemen Nancy Um is Associate Director for Research and Knowledge Creation at the Getty Research Institute. Her research program explores art, architecture, and material culture around the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, and the Arabian Peninsula, with a focus on trade and cross-cultural exchange in the early modern era. She is also the author of "The Merchant Houses of Mocha: Trade and Architecture in an Indian Ocean Port," and "Shipped but Not Sold: Material Culture and the Social Protocols of Trade during Yemen's Age of Coffee."Connect with Nancy Um