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Does Krystle still have a nail in her tire? Property tax. Police officer arrested in Myrtle Beach after pulling a gun on a co-worker. An employee was upset by popcorn being made in the microwave at work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stink eye, landlord, and leaking oil. Duji is upset by a photo she saw on Instagram of Jenny Mollen with her son. Cuddling with your kids. Does Duji still have the poop log? Man hides in a bush to ambush kids that were playing "ding dong ditch." Does Krystle still have a nail in her tire? Property tax. Police officer arrested in Myrtle Beach after pulling a gun on a co-worker. An employee was upset by popcorn being made in the microwave at work. Duji shows her butt crack. Rover was sent a strange video. DraftKings bets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cullen and Mason chat with Adam Neubauer from Ghoti Hook. They chat about the band's history, their time as an early Tooth & Nail band, if they'll ever release music again, and much more.Check out Ghoti Hook: instagram.com/ghoti.hookBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-blacksheep-podcast-presented-by-hm-magazine--2258933/support.Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/theblacksheeppodcastSubscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@theblacksheeppodcast

Did Daily Wire really torch $100 million on Bentkey? Marcus Pittman, CEO of LOOR TV, called the collapse of conservative streaming years before it happened - and he is back on the show to explain exactly why conservative entertainment keeps losing. Four years ago Marcus came on with a contrarian pitch that made VCs laugh in his face - Netflix meets Kickstarter, where subscribers decide what gets made. Today he has funded nearly 40 pieces of content for under a million bucks, the same number the venture guys swore would cost over $100 million. He bet against the room and the room was wrong. Here is the mistake that keeps sinking the right. Conservatives build content for the parent and forget the parent is not the consumer - the kid is. McDonald's figured this out with the Happy Meal in the 70s. Chuck E Cheese figured it out. Bentkey never did, ad the bill came due to the tune of nine figures. Then we get into the part nobody on our side wants to hear. Rumble keeps screaming "free speech platform" while quietly admitting they have no Mr. Beast. Microsoft lit $100 million on fire chasing Ninja over to Mixer. The pattern is always the same - buy the big name, wait for the audience to follow, watch it crash. Marcus lays out the open letter he wrote Chris Pavlovsky and the playbook that actually builds an audience from zero. We close on where this is all going - why Gen Z does not care about celebrities, why the next great Christian film might be a Ryan Gosling space movie, and why the human connection that AI can never fake is the whole ballgame. If you build, fund, or just consume content, this one will recalibrate how you think about the entire game. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - The $100M Question Hollywood Won't Answer 01:23 - The Guy Who Called Every Conservative Streaming Flop 03:41 - The Consumer vs. The Purchaser Mistake 05:36 - What the Happy Meal Teaches About Kids' Content 08:03 - How Daily Wire Torched $100 Million on Bentkey 09:52 - VeggieTales Did It Right (A Hammer In Search of a Nail) 11:28 - Build What People Actually Want 12:39 - The Cable TV Playbook Nobody Runs Anymore 15:23 - Is "Project Hail Mary" the Christian Film We've Been Waiting For? 17:46 - The Blind Spot: Nobody Builds For Young Men 18:14 - "There's No Market" Is a Lie (Tesla, Uber, the Wright Brothers) 21:37 - Rumble's Real Problem - Where's Their Mr. Beast? 24:26 - The Open Letter to Chris Pavlovsky 27:40 - The $100M Mixer Disaster 29:45 - Why Gen Z Doesn't Care About Celebrities Anymore 33:23 - The Human Connection AI Can't Fake 36:40 - Where to Find LOOR TV + Final Thoughts Today's Guest - Marcus Pittman / LOOR TV: LOOR.tv (join, or hit the Creator / Investor tabs before logging in): https://www.loor.tv Marcus on X: https://x.com/ImKingGinger LOOR on X: https://x.com/WatchLOOR Marcus's Substack ("Poorly Written"): https://substack.com/@marcuspittman Marcus's Federalist piece, "Project Hail Mary Is The Masculine Christian Film You've Been Waiting For": https://thefederalist.com/2026/04/07/project-hail-mary-is-the-masculine-christian-film-youve-been-waiting-for/ Marcus's first time on the show (Ep. 437, Feb 2022): https://www.briannicholsshow.com/437-fighting-the-culture-with-great-storytelling-with-loortv-ceo-marcus-pittman/ The Brian Nichols Show: Home base (listen + watch everywhere): https://www.briannicholsshow.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brian-nichols-show/id1334346967 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheBrianNicholsShow Follow Brian on X: https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter (@BNicholsLiberty) Follow Brian on Facebook: https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook More from Brian - CX Without the BS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cx-without-the-bs/id1747979147 Listener questions: brian@briannicholsshow.com Today's Sponsor - Cardio Miracle Support your heart health and the show - for 15% off: https://CardioMiracle.com/TBNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did Daily Wire really torch $100 million on Bentkey? Marcus Pittman, CEO of LOOR TV, called the collapse of conservative streaming years before it happened - and he is back on the show to explain exactly why conservative entertainment keeps losing. Four years ago Marcus came on with a contrarian pitch that made VCs laugh in his face - Netflix meets Kickstarter, where subscribers decide what gets made. Today he has funded nearly 40 pieces of content for under a million bucks, the same number the venture guys swore would cost over $100 million. He bet against the room and the room was wrong. Here is the mistake that keeps sinking the right. Conservatives build content for the parent and forget the parent is not the consumer - the kid is. McDonald's figured this out with the Happy Meal in the 70s. Chuck E Cheese figured it out. Bentkey never did, ad the bill came due to the tune of nine figures. Then we get into the part nobody on our side wants to hear. Rumble keeps screaming "free speech platform" while quietly admitting they have no Mr. Beast. Microsoft lit $100 million on fire chasing Ninja over to Mixer. The pattern is always the same - buy the big name, wait for the audience to follow, watch it crash. Marcus lays out the open letter he wrote Chris Pavlovsky and the playbook that actually builds an audience from zero. We close on where this is all going - why Gen Z does not care about celebrities, why the next great Christian film might be a Ryan Gosling space movie, and why the human connection that AI can never fake is the whole ballgame. If you build, fund, or just consume content, this one will recalibrate how you think about the entire game. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - The $100M Question Hollywood Won't Answer 01:23 - The Guy Who Called Every Conservative Streaming Flop 03:41 - The Consumer vs. The Purchaser Mistake 05:36 - What the Happy Meal Teaches About Kids' Content 08:03 - How Daily Wire Torched $100 Million on Bentkey 09:52 - VeggieTales Did It Right (A Hammer In Search of a Nail) 11:28 - Build What People Actually Want 12:39 - The Cable TV Playbook Nobody Runs Anymore 15:23 - Is "Project Hail Mary" the Christian Film We've Been Waiting For? 17:46 - The Blind Spot: Nobody Builds For Young Men 18:14 - "There's No Market" Is a Lie (Tesla, Uber, the Wright Brothers) 21:37 - Rumble's Real Problem - Where's Their Mr. Beast? 24:26 - The Open Letter to Chris Pavlovsky 27:40 - The $100M Mixer Disaster 29:45 - Why Gen Z Doesn't Care About Celebrities Anymore 33:23 - The Human Connection AI Can't Fake 36:40 - Where to Find LOOR TV + Final Thoughts Today's Guest - Marcus Pittman / LOOR TV: LOOR.tv (join, or hit the Creator / Investor tabs before logging in): https://www.loor.tv Marcus on X: https://x.com/ImKingGinger LOOR on X: https://x.com/WatchLOOR Marcus's Substack ("Poorly Written"): https://substack.com/@marcuspittman Marcus's Federalist piece, "Project Hail Mary Is The Masculine Christian Film You've Been Waiting For": https://thefederalist.com/2026/04/07/project-hail-mary-is-the-masculine-christian-film-youve-been-waiting-for/ Marcus's first time on the show (Ep. 437, Feb 2022): https://www.briannicholsshow.com/437-fighting-the-culture-with-great-storytelling-with-loortv-ceo-marcus-pittman/ The Brian Nichols Show: Home base (listen + watch everywhere): https://www.briannicholsshow.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-brian-nichols-show/id1334346967 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheBrianNicholsShow Follow Brian on X: https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter (@BNicholsLiberty) Follow Brian on Facebook: https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook More from Brian - CX Without the BS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cx-without-the-bs/id1747979147 Listener questions: brian@briannicholsshow.com Today's Sponsor - Cardio Miracle Support your heart health and the show - for 15% off: https://CardioMiracle.com/TBNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at www.refrigerationmentor.com/courses Join the Refrigeration Mentor Hub here In this episode, I'll explains how technicians can stand out in refrigeration job interviews. I'll share tips on building confidence, developing a troubleshooting mindset, and communicating technical processes step by step, including fundamentals like superheat, subcooling, wiring diagrams, controls, and compressor diagnostics. Many companies hire for attitude, reliability, and problem-solving more than years of experience, and knowing how to demonstrate work ethic, professionalism, business-minded value and asking strong questions will put you ahead of the pack when it comes to competing for a refrigeration technician job. In this episode, we cover: (00:48) Job Interview Mindset (02:24) Building Trust Through Honesty (04:04) How to Talk Technical Confidently (07:25) Job Interview Preperation (11:39) Communicating Stepwise (15:07) Value of Showing Ambition (19:23) On-Call Work Ethic (25:10) Asking Smart Questions (28:58) Professional Reputation Helpful Links & Resources: Episode 256. Career Tips for New Technicians Episode 224. The Key To Finding New Career Opportunities as a Technician Episode 169: Leadership Insights: Work Ethic and Value Creation with Scott Farley of The Arcticom Group  

Y'all made this happen...Ignore us conflating secular and non-secular! We're talking about religion in witchcraftWhat started as a running joke about toenails unfortunately, hid a horrifying truth: Nail clippings, and other“taglocks,” actually do have a long history in witchcraft. So .... we had to talk about it... Thanks...Then we have a surprisingly thoughtful conversation about secular vs religious witchcraft, egregores, animism, gods, skepticism, ritual, and whether belief itself can create meaning, power, or even divinity.Irish Pagan School, Lora O'Brienloraobrien.ieGet Yer Anahata's Ticketsanahataspurpose.comDelegating upwardwitchhut.questTrailer for Blood in the Snow by TheKetchupPantherhttps://youtu.be/KiqRltWhoXs?si=dOJ0xh4NFFbQlfiowitchbitchamateurhour.comPlay Skyrim With Charlyetwitch.tv/charlye_withawhyWant to help support the Podcast? Consider becoming a Patron!patreon.com/wbahpodcastAdvertise with us!Just shoot an email to wbahpodcast@gmail.comSnag yourself some WBAH Merch!Meet New Witches!Your Average Witch Podcastyouraveragewitchpodcast.comIt's A Whole Thing Podcastwww.wholethingpodcast.comSupport the showGet Ya Witch Shit!Crepuscularconjuration.comCharm by Charlye MichelleAncestor Oil and Fire Scrying Sessionscharmbycharlye.comOur Video EditorEldrich Kitchenm.youtube.com/channel/UC_CwBrVMhqezVz_fog716OwContact Us (Come Eat With Us)Instagram @WitchBitchAmateurHourFacebook @WitchAmateurHourwbahpodcast@gmail.comHandwritten letters are actual magic!601 Kingston RdSte 300 #1011Benton, LA 71006We are not doctors, lawyers, or professionals. We're amateurs. Nothing we say should be taken as advice, instruction, or seriously. Any actions taken based on our content can and will lead to chaos, injury, existential crises, your pets no longer loving you, and possibly death. We make no promises and assume no liability.

S6:E49 Yes, you can charge premium pricing - but only if your customers feel the difference. In this episode, Dr. LL sits down with Vance Morris, founder of Deliver Service Now and former Disney leader, to explore how businesses can design experiences that justify higher prices and build stronger trust. If people don't trust you, they hesitate. If they don't remember you, they don't refer you. If they can't explain why you're different, your value gets misread. Vance breaks down how Disney-inspired systems, origin stories, waiting-period engagement, and small customer journey details can turn ordinary services into memorable experiences. Core Problems Premium pricing without premium cues Customer journey friction Weak differentiation in commoditized markets Business owners undervaluing their own service Lack of systems for consistent customer experience Practical Takeaways Build "tellable" moments into your customer journey Use experience design to create perceived value Communicate price increases clearly and strategically Map the journey from the customer's point of view Systemize the experience so service quality is repeatable Who This Episode Is For Entrepreneurs, service providers, operators, and founders trying to escape commodity pricing. Invisible brands don't make money. But misunderstood value gets underpriced. STEERus helps businesses clarify their signal so customers understand why they are worth choosing. Subscribe, share, and follow Small Business Stories for grounded conversations on entrepreneurship, visibility, trust, and growth. ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations on entrepreneurship 

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S6:E49 Yes, you can charge premium pricing - but only if your customers feel the difference. In this episode, Dr. LL sits down with Vance Morris, founder of Deliver Service Now and former Disney leader, to explore how businesses can design experiences that justify higher prices and build stronger trust. If people don't trust you, they hesitate. If they don't remember you, they don't refer you. If they can't explain why you're different, your value gets misread. Vance breaks down how Disney-inspired systems, origin stories, waiting-period engagement, and small customer journey details can turn ordinary services into memorable experiences. Core Problems Premium pricing without premium cues Customer journey friction Weak differentiation in commoditized markets Business owners undervaluing their own service Lack of systems for consistent customer experience Practical Takeaways Build "tellable" moments into your customer journey Use experience design to create perceived value Communicate price increases clearly and strategically Map the journey from the customer's point of view Systemize the experience so service quality is repeatable Who This Episode Is For Entrepreneurs, service providers, operators, and founders trying to escape commodity pricing. Invisible brands don't make money. But misunderstood value gets underpriced. STEERus helps businesses clarify their signal so customers understand why they are worth choosing. Subscribe, share, and follow Small Business Stories for grounded conversations on entrepreneurship, visibility, trust, and growth. ✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations on entrepreneurship 

Johanna Calle was born in 1965 in Bogotá, where she lives and works. Following her studies in the visual arts at the Talleres Artísticos of the Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá from 1984 to 1989, Calle received a British Council scholarship in 1992 to earn a master's degree at the Chelsea College of Art and Design in London. Her work draws on a range of archival and deciphering techniques, often associated with everyday life, to address the violence of recent Colombian history and evoke the victims of forced disappearances. Johanna Calle has been honored with numerous prestigious awards, including major prizes and honorary recognitions in Colombian art salons (1996–2003), a fellowship at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris (2001), and international grants and residencies in Europe and the United States (2008–2013). She has been included in international biennials such as the Sydney Biennale (2016), the São Paulo Biennial (2014), SITE Santa Fe (2014), and the Istanbul Biennial (2014). Selected exhibitions include Arquitecturas, Bienvenu Steinberg & C, New York (2026); Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (2024); Hayward Gallery (2020); Josée Bienvenu Gallery, New York (2019); La Maison de l'Amérique latine, Paris (2017); Museum of Modern Art (2017); Silentes 1985–2015, Museo de Arte del Banco de la República, Bogotá, traveled to Museum Amparo, Puebla, Mexico (2015); Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain (2013); the Drawing Room, London (2013); Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts in San Francisco (2012); Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, California (2012); Sàn Art in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (2012); and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (2011). Her work is included in institutional collections such as the Museum of Modern Art; Tate Modern; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; Museum of Modern Art, Buenos Aires; Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach; Museum of Bogotá; National Museum of Colombia, Bogotá; National Bank of the Republic of Colombia, Bogotá; Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation, Miami; Sur Collection, San Francisco; Comfenalco Antioquia, Medellín; Enersis Collection, Santiago; and Teorética Museum, San José. Johanna Calle Arquitecturas, 2026 Signed and dated on the back Nail polish on chromogenic print (anonymous photograph) Framed in Optium Museum Acrylic 3.5 x 3.5 in (image) Johanna Calle Arquitecturas, 2026 Signed and dated on the back Nail polish on chromogenic print (anonymous photograph) Framed in Optium Museum Acrylic 3.5 x 3.5 in (image) Johanna Calle Abstractas, 2026 Signed and dated on the back Erased found chromogenic print (anonymous photograph) Framed in Optium Museum Acrylic 3.5 x 6 in (image)

Ciara Miller plays victim, gets more famous and plans her Summer House exit. Stassi and Lisa Vanderpump become mean girls as Vanderpump Villa has a good season and Stassi's new show prepares to drop.  Andy Cohen puts the nail in Nene's RHOA coffin. Speaking of RHOA, they are trying to make something of their way off season. Rumors and nastiness arise that Rulla may already be exiting RHORI. Last, but not least, Kathy Hilton gets sued and comes out swinging. @amiryassofficial @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: ZENNI OPTICAL -  zenni.com/podcast (Use Code Podcast15 For 15% Off Your First Order Of The Most Affordable, Stylish Glasses and Sunglasses) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andri Sadlak is a serial entrepreneur and Founding Head of Product & Strategy at Azoma, building AI-first commerce software for the age of agentic shopping. He's been an Amazon seller since 2017, exited his own brand, and co-founded ProductPinion. Today he's part of the team behind Amazon growth and AI visibility strategies for 8 and 9-figure brands like Mars, L'Oréal, and HP. He's one of the sharpest voices on Agentic Commerce, taking the world stage to break down how brands need to show up in the age of AI shopping assistants like Amazon Rufus, Walmart Sparky, and LLM search.Highlight Bullets> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. The evolution of e-commerce from traditional search engines to AI-powered answer and action engines.The rise of AI shopping assistants and their impact on consumer purchasing behavior.The integration of AI technologies by major companies like Amazon and OpenAI to enhance shopping experiences.The concept of generative commerce and how AI can autonomously complete purchases for consumers.The rapid adoption of AI tools and their influence on product research and decision-making.The importance of optimizing for AI algorithms in e-commerce, particularly on platforms like Amazon.The role of multi-modal understanding in AI, allowing it to interpret both text and images for better product recommendations.Strategies for sellers to optimize their listings for AI-driven systems, including managing Q&A sections and enhancing product images.The significance of external citations and media presence in building trust and credibility for AI recommendations.The future of e-commerce and the necessity for brands to adapt to AI-driven changes to maintain competitiveness.In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley interviews AI-driven e-commerce expert Andri Sadlak. They explore how AI is revolutionizing online shopping, focusing on Amazon's shift from traditional search to AI-powered answer and action engines like Rufus. Andri shares actionable strategies for brands to optimize product listings for AI, discusses the importance of image and Q&A optimization, and highlights the growing role of external citations. The episode offers practical tips for sellers to thrive in the new era of agent commerce, emphasizing the urgency of adapting to AI-driven changes in e-commerce.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Optimize for BOTH Amazon algorithms Don't rely on just traditional keyword SEO—start optimizing for both Rufus/Cosmo (AI-driven discovery) and legacy search to stay competitive.Fix your existing listings first (quick wins) Update product images, backend fields, alt text, and listing details—these are fully within your control and can drive immediate impact.Focus on one high-impact priority: Cosmo optimization Ensure your product answers key customer questions clearly (front + backend). Nail the fundamentals first—everything else builds on this.Resources mentioned in this episode:Josh Hadley on LinkedIneComm Breakthrough ConsultingeComm Breakthrough PodcastEmail Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.comTools and Technologies"Rufus": "00:02:02""ChatGPT": "00:06:01""Gemini": "00:09:33""Perplexity": "00:09:33""ProductPinion": "00:02:02""Cosmo": "00:21:04""Claude": "00:28:05""Amazon Rekognition": "00:36:30""AWS (Amazon Web Services)": "00:36:30""Azoma": "00:54:36"Studies and Reports"Accenture Study on AI Trust": "00:13:13""Bain and Company Research on AI Usage": "00:16:05""Amazon's Cosmo Paper": "00:30:32"Skills and Features"Skills for Claude": "00:28:41""A+ Content": "00:39:55"Websites"Amazon Seller Central": "00:38:14""Affiliates Media": "00:44:19""ecommbreakthrough.com": "00:54:58"Books"Building a StoryBrand": "00:54:11"Key Concepts"Listings 10, 20, and 30": "00:22:34""Optical Character Recognition (OCR)": "00:39:04"Episode SponsorThis episode is brought to you by eComm Breakthrough Consulting where I help seven-figure e-commerce owners grow to eight figures. I started my business in 2015 and grew it to an eight-figure brand in seven years.I made mistakes along the way that made the path to eight figures longer. At times I doubted whether our business could even survive and become a real brand. I wish I would have had a guide to help me grow faster and avoid the stumbling blocks.If you've hit a plateau and want to know the next steps to take your business to the next level, then email me at josh@ecommbreakthrough.com and in your subject line say “strategy audit” for the chance to win a $10,000 comprehensive business strategy audit at no cost!Transcript Area:Andri Sadlak 00:00:00  The shift that we're talking about is search engines are becoming answer engines plus action engines. So it's already answer engines. We're already deep in it. Most of the people at least. And action engines is what a lot of people predict is going to happen next because we're going to save our time. We're going to go for convenience and trust AI. We already do, right? The good news you're watching this. So now you know that you need to pay attention. And I'm going to share with you exactly what I need to do.MC 00:00:29  Welcome to the Econ Breakthrough Podcast. Are you ready to unlock the full potential and growth in your business? You've already crossed seven figures in sales, but the challenge is knowing how to take your business to the next lev...

This week the COWboys are talking about the farrier's tartan. Along with some fun and lively conversation on the topic, you''ll also hear some great music from Kaden Minor (Not a Saint), Dave Stamey (Horse Shoer's Blues), Doug Figgs (Shoeing Broncs Again), and Juni Fisher (For the Want of a Nail). There is also some great cowboy poetry this week from ​Don Kennington (The Last Nail). We'll have the ever popular Dick's Pick (Ian Tyson: 18 Inches of Rain), Cowpoke Poetry, and a whole bunch of goofin' off too!

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Histoire de famille et de créolité entre trois îles : Madagascar, Guadeloupe et France.  Nos premiers invités sont frère et sœurs et sortent leur 2e album Jaden an nou. La musique est un jeu d'enfants, dans la famille Abraham tout du moins : Zacharie l'aîné (contrebasse), Cynthia la cadette (voix) et Clélya la benjamine (piano) s'y sont toujours amusés. Ces dernières années, ils se sont rendus indispensables dans leurs sphères respectives, avec le jazz comme dénominateur commun. Plébiscités en studio, ils se sont aussi imposés sur la scène du jazz français où leurs trajectoires se sont souvent croisées. Si souvent que l'envie de s'associer s'est manifestée. Baptisée Abraham Réunion, la dream team familiale a sorti en 2020 son premier album, au titre éponyme. Une réussite totale qui appelait une suite, qui voit le jour aujourd'hui. Dans Jaden an nou, ils creusent le sillon où germent les graines de leur jardin créole. Le jardin en nous : le titre a été choisi lors d'une discussion dont l'enregistrement constitue l'un des interludes de l'album. L'idée revient au père du trio. Il est guadeloupéen et, pour ses enfants nés en métropole, les Caraïbes constituent un territoire d'expérimentations musicales, mais aussi celui de questionnements identitaires qu'ils labourent de plus en plus profondément. Sur Jaden an nou, ils assument ainsi de dévoiler leurs faiblesses, leurs fractures et leurs inquiétudes devant un monde qui ne tourne pas rond. Chacun avec sa personnalité, chacun avec son jardin : Zacharie gamberge en binant le potager de sa maison de campagne ; Cynthia s'indigne des conséquences de la crise environnementale ; Clélya sonde son jardin intérieur via la méditation et la psychologie. Le jardin d'Abraham Réunion est foisonnant. S'y enchevêtrent le gwoka guadeloupéen, le maloya réunionnais, les tambours brésiliens, le jazz afro-américain autant que celui de Mario Canonge et Alain Jean-Marie, ainsi que les impressionnistes Ravel et Debussy. Cynthia y signe la totalité des paroles, en français et créole grâce aux traductions paternelles, et le trio se partage les compositions. Ils renouvellent leur choix de recourir à plusieurs batteurs pour les accompagner et d'utiliser une quinzaine de percussions (sifflets, konk a lambi, kayamb, sati, agogo, chacha, surdo, tambourins), soulignant ainsi l'importance de la rythmique dans leur musique. Sur Jaden an nou, second album attendu de la fratrie Abraham Réunion, Zacharie, Cynthia et Clélya invitent le grand chanteur réunionnais Danyèl Waro, artisan du maloya rénové sur deux titres : Nailé puis Batarsité, l'un de ses morceaux emblématiques (1987) sur la créolité : « Je ne suis pas Blanc / Non je ne suis pas Noir. » L'album explore différentes rythmiques caribéennes avec pas moins d'une quinzaine de percussions différentes ! Titres interprétés au grand studio « La traversée » Live RFI « Batarsité » (Feat. Danyel Waro), extrait de l'album « Jour de fête » Live RFI Line Up : Cynthia Abraham (voix, percussions mineures), Clélya Abraham (piano), Zacharie Abraham (contrebasse) Son : Mathias Taylor, Benoît Letirant Camille Roch ► Album Jaden an nou (Jardin en nous) (Aztec Musique, 2026) Site internet | Instagram | YouTube Puis, nous recevons la famille Remanindry et Loya pour le projet Blakaz Antandroy.  Sorti en 2024, Blakaz Antandroy est un album innovant imaginé par Loya en collaboration avec la famille Remanindry : le père Remanindry et ses enfants, Samba, Nindry, Isabelle et Adeline. Issus du peuple Antandroy, une communauté chamanique du sud de Madagascar, ces artistes utilisent chants et instruments traditionnels pour invoquer les esprits « Kukulamp » et soigner les villageois, souvent éloignés de toute médecine moderne. L'origine de ce projet singulier remonte à une commande du Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, qui sollicite Loya pour concevoir un concert accompagnant une exposition consacrée à Madagascar, à partir de ses archives sonores. C'est dans ce contexte qu'il découvre la musique de Remanindry, dont il tombe immédiatement sous le charme. En 2019, il se rend à Tuléar pour rencontrer le musicien en personne, donnant naissance à une rencontre d'une rare intensité. De cette alchimie émerge l'idée de Blakaz Antandroy, un projet ambitieux mêlant musique chamanique antandroy et univers électronique. Pour créer cet album, Loya s'immerge profondément dans le langage musical des Antandroy, en explorant leurs techniques vocales et instrumentales spécifiques. Parmi celles-ci figurent le lokanga, un violon malgache qui accompagne les chants, le remotsy, une technique vocale rythmique faite de raclements de gorge, ou encore le Poa Keliky, où les sifflements deviennent percussions. Ensemble, les artistes racontent les histoires de leur région, au sud de Tuléar, où les Kukulamp, les esprits, occupent une place essentielle dans la vie quotidienne. De son côté, Loya utilise ses machines électroniques pour transformer ces sonorités traditionnelles en une expérience sonore inédite. Il opère une fusion entre ancien et contemporain, entre spiritualité et technologie, donnant naissance à un univers musical unique. Sébastien Lejeune, alias Loya, est un compositeur dont le travail se situe à la croisée de la musique électronique et des traditions de l'océan Indien. Depuis ses débuts, il interroge les liens entre ces univers, en s'appuyant sur les nouvelles technologies comme outils de création, d'analyse et de transmission. Cette approche implique un long travail d'apprentissage, à la fois numérique et musical, nourri par la pratique d'instruments traditionnels tels que ceux du maloya (rouler, kayanm, sati, tambour malbar), mais aussi la flûte bansuri ou le takamba réunionnais. Sa démarche transculturelle repose sur le dialogue entre instruments traditionnels et dispositifs numériques. Son processus de création a évolué au fil du temps et se structure aujourd'hui en plusieurs étapes : une phase d'analyse des dimensions rituelles et spirituelles, suivie d'un passage de l'oralité à l'écriture en M.A.O., jusqu'à la production finale. En concentrant ses recherches sur les musiques de l'océan Indien, il développe une réflexion au long cours, nourrie par ses créations, qui lui permettent d'en expliciter les enjeux et les significations. Le maloya, avec ses rituels et cérémonies, constitue son premier terrain d'étude, notamment à travers ses rencontres avec les artistes Alex Sautron et Stéphane Grondin. Ces recherches l'amènent à développer un processus de composition intégrant des algorithmes (Perlin noise, probabilités), afin de créer des œuvres en perpétuel mouvement, à l'image des kabars où les musiques se construisent dans l'improvisation autour de thèmes traditionnels. Par la suite, sa rencontre avec Menwar lui permet d'affiner ses outils de composition au contact du séga traditionnel. En 2016, il découvre la musique carnatique aux côtés de Balakumar, plongeant dans les racines tamoules de La Réunion. Il analyse cette musique spirituelle et complexe, jouée dans les temples, et compose à partir du konakol, système de transcription orale des rythmes propre à cette tradition. Titres interprétés au grand studio « Lomalilaty » Live RFI « Blakaz Antandroy », extrait album « Be Sadia » Live RFI  Line Up : Remanindry (chant, lokanga), Nindry Remanindry (chant, lokanga), Samba Remanindry (chant, percussions) et Sébastien « Loya » Lejeune (machines) Son : Benoît Letirant, Mathias Taylor ► Album Blakaz Antandroy (L'z Records, 2024) Facebook | Instagram | Bandcamp

Histoire de famille et de créolité entre trois îles : Madagascar, Guadeloupe et France.  Nos premiers invités sont frère et sœurs et sortent leur 2e album Jaden an nou. La musique est un jeu d'enfants, dans la famille Abraham tout du moins : Zacharie l'aîné (contrebasse), Cynthia la cadette (voix) et Clélya la benjamine (piano) s'y sont toujours amusés. Ces dernières années, ils se sont rendus indispensables dans leurs sphères respectives, avec le jazz comme dénominateur commun. Plébiscités en studio, ils se sont aussi imposés sur la scène du jazz français où leurs trajectoires se sont souvent croisées. Si souvent que l'envie de s'associer s'est manifestée. Baptisée Abraham Réunion, la dream team familiale a sorti en 2020 son premier album, au titre éponyme. Une réussite totale qui appelait une suite, qui voit le jour aujourd'hui. Dans Jaden an nou, ils creusent le sillon où germent les graines de leur jardin créole. Le jardin en nous : le titre a été choisi lors d'une discussion dont l'enregistrement constitue l'un des interludes de l'album. L'idée revient au père du trio. Il est guadeloupéen et, pour ses enfants nés en métropole, les Caraïbes constituent un territoire d'expérimentations musicales, mais aussi celui de questionnements identitaires qu'ils labourent de plus en plus profondément. Sur Jaden an nou, ils assument ainsi de dévoiler leurs faiblesses, leurs fractures et leurs inquiétudes devant un monde qui ne tourne pas rond. Chacun avec sa personnalité, chacun avec son jardin : Zacharie gamberge en binant le potager de sa maison de campagne ; Cynthia s'indigne des conséquences de la crise environnementale ; Clélya sonde son jardin intérieur via la méditation et la psychologie. Le jardin d'Abraham Réunion est foisonnant. S'y enchevêtrent le gwoka guadeloupéen, le maloya réunionnais, les tambours brésiliens, le jazz afro-américain autant que celui de Mario Canonge et Alain Jean-Marie, ainsi que les impressionnistes Ravel et Debussy. Cynthia y signe la totalité des paroles, en français et créole grâce aux traductions paternelles, et le trio se partage les compositions. Ils renouvellent leur choix de recourir à plusieurs batteurs pour les accompagner et d'utiliser une quinzaine de percussions (sifflets, konk a lambi, kayamb, sati, agogo, chacha, surdo, tambourins), soulignant ainsi l'importance de la rythmique dans leur musique. Sur Jaden an nou, second album attendu de la fratrie Abraham Réunion, Zacharie, Cynthia et Clélya invitent le grand chanteur réunionnais Danyèl Waro, artisan du maloya rénové sur deux titres : Nailé puis Batarsité, l'un de ses morceaux emblématiques (1987) sur la créolité : « Je ne suis pas Blanc / Non je ne suis pas Noir. » L'album explore différentes rythmiques caribéennes avec pas moins d'une quinzaine de percussions différentes ! Titres interprétés au grand studio « La traversée » Live RFI « Batarsité » (Feat. Danyel Waro), extrait de l'album « Jour de fête » Live RFI Line Up : Cynthia Abraham (voix, percussions mineures), Clélya Abraham (piano), Zacharie Abraham (contrebasse) Son : Mathias Taylor, Benoît Letirant Camille Roch ► Album Jaden an nou (Jardin en nous) (Aztec Musique, 2026) Site internet | Instagram | YouTube Puis, nous recevons la famille Remanindry et Loya pour le projet Blakaz Antandroy.  Sorti en 2024, Blakaz Antandroy est un album innovant imaginé par Loya en collaboration avec la famille Remanindry : le père Remanindry et ses enfants, Samba, Nindry, Isabelle et Adeline. Issus du peuple Antandroy, une communauté chamanique du sud de Madagascar, ces artistes utilisent chants et instruments traditionnels pour invoquer les esprits « Kukulamp » et soigner les villageois, souvent éloignés de toute médecine moderne. L'origine de ce projet singulier remonte à une commande du Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, qui sollicite Loya pour concevoir un concert accompagnant une exposition consacrée à Madagascar, à partir de ses archives sonores. C'est dans ce contexte qu'il découvre la musique de Remanindry, dont il tombe immédiatement sous le charme. En 2019, il se rend à Tuléar pour rencontrer le musicien en personne, donnant naissance à une rencontre d'une rare intensité. De cette alchimie émerge l'idée de Blakaz Antandroy, un projet ambitieux mêlant musique chamanique antandroy et univers électronique. Pour créer cet album, Loya s'immerge profondément dans le langage musical des Antandroy, en explorant leurs techniques vocales et instrumentales spécifiques. Parmi celles-ci figurent le lokanga, un violon malgache qui accompagne les chants, le remotsy, une technique vocale rythmique faite de raclements de gorge, ou encore le Poa Keliky, où les sifflements deviennent percussions. Ensemble, les artistes racontent les histoires de leur région, au sud de Tuléar, où les Kukulamp, les esprits, occupent une place essentielle dans la vie quotidienne. De son côté, Loya utilise ses machines électroniques pour transformer ces sonorités traditionnelles en une expérience sonore inédite. Il opère une fusion entre ancien et contemporain, entre spiritualité et technologie, donnant naissance à un univers musical unique. Sébastien Lejeune, alias Loya, est un compositeur dont le travail se situe à la croisée de la musique électronique et des traditions de l'océan Indien. Depuis ses débuts, il interroge les liens entre ces univers, en s'appuyant sur les nouvelles technologies comme outils de création, d'analyse et de transmission. Cette approche implique un long travail d'apprentissage, à la fois numérique et musical, nourri par la pratique d'instruments traditionnels tels que ceux du maloya (rouler, kayanm, sati, tambour malbar), mais aussi la flûte bansuri ou le takamba réunionnais. Sa démarche transculturelle repose sur le dialogue entre instruments traditionnels et dispositifs numériques. Son processus de création a évolué au fil du temps et se structure aujourd'hui en plusieurs étapes : une phase d'analyse des dimensions rituelles et spirituelles, suivie d'un passage de l'oralité à l'écriture en M.A.O., jusqu'à la production finale. En concentrant ses recherches sur les musiques de l'océan Indien, il développe une réflexion au long cours, nourrie par ses créations, qui lui permettent d'en expliciter les enjeux et les significations. Le maloya, avec ses rituels et cérémonies, constitue son premier terrain d'étude, notamment à travers ses rencontres avec les artistes Alex Sautron et Stéphane Grondin. Ces recherches l'amènent à développer un processus de composition intégrant des algorithmes (Perlin noise, probabilités), afin de créer des œuvres en perpétuel mouvement, à l'image des kabars où les musiques se construisent dans l'improvisation autour de thèmes traditionnels. Par la suite, sa rencontre avec Menwar lui permet d'affiner ses outils de composition au contact du séga traditionnel. En 2016, il découvre la musique carnatique aux côtés de Balakumar, plongeant dans les racines tamoules de La Réunion. Il analyse cette musique spirituelle et complexe, jouée dans les temples, et compose à partir du konakol, système de transcription orale des rythmes propre à cette tradition. Titres interprétés au grand studio « Lomalilaty » Live RFI « Blakaz Antandroy », extrait album « Be Sadia » Live RFI  Line Up : Remanindry (chant, lokanga), Nindry Remanindry (chant, lokanga), Samba Remanindry (chant, percussions) et Sébastien « Loya » Lejeune (machines) Son : Benoît Letirant, Mathias Taylor ► Album Blakaz Antandroy (L'z Records, 2024) Facebook | Instagram | Bandcamp

Wake Up Mix — это яркий и динамичный микс в стиле future house, который заряжает энергией с первых секунд. Микс сочетает в себе элементы club house и future house, создавая позитивное и uplifting-настроение. Если вы ищете музыку для бодрого начала дня или для поддержания драйва на вечеринке, этот микс станет отличным выбором. 01 萨克斯chen - Arabian Adventure (夜店版) 02 AD & BD x Sohail Dailami - Cerastes 03 Alesso - Zig Zag 04 Dubdogz - Techno Prank (Watzgood Remix) 05 Final Request - Aye Aye Aye 06 FTampa & Flakkë - Sugar Baby (feat. LUISAH) 07 Future Class & RIVAS - Rhythm Of The Night 08 KA RO - Seven Nation Army 09 Knife Party - Parliament Funk 10 Dj凯利 - Kayra 呼麦第二季 11 DJ Kuba, Neitan Bounce Inc - Blade 12 malowe - Satisfaction 13 Alex Gaudino - Destination Calabria (BLACK GOLD & DOBRYNIN Remix) 14 Retrovision - Bring The Beat Back 15 Timmy Trumpet, Jetfire - Flamenco (feat. Rage) 16 Jewelz Sparks - Django 17 JNNA - Brace Yourself 18 High N Wild - This Time 19 LOSTSYNTH - CLOUD 20 NYWR Ft. SMACK - Bum Bum 21 SMACK No Thanks ft. WEiRD GRRL - No Man 22 Kuyano feat. Terri B! — Put It on Me 23 Marnik x Sirona x Heyder - Artificial Intelligence 24 Martin Solveig ft. Sam White - 1 (Club Mix) 25 Sound of Legend — I'm So Excited (Siks Remix) 26 The Distance - Addicted

A lot of speakers think their job starts when they walk on stage. But what if a huge chunk of your impact, and your future bookings, are being created long before that moment… and long after it ends? In this episode of The Speaking Club, I'm joined by former Disney leader and customer experience expert Vance Morris to explore what happens when speakers start thinking differently about customer experience. Because as a speaker, you have more "customers" than you think. They're: * The event organiser * The person booking you * The AV team * The audience members talking about you afterwards * And every person interacting with your brand before, during, and after the stage And every one of those touchpoints shapes whether you get remembered, referred, or rebooked. In this conversation, Vance shares what speakers can learn from Disney about creating memorable experiences, building loyalty, and turning one speaking gig into multiple opportunities. We explore how the experience starts before you arrive, continues through your delivery, and extends long after the applause. Because a great talk matters. But the experience around it? That's often what fills the pipeline. What you'll discover: • The unexpected lesson from Vance's journey — from Disney to bankruptcy — that still shapes how he runs his business today • What most speakers get wrong about customer experience (and what Disney does differently) • Where speakers are quietly "bleeding profit" — and why they don't even see it • How to turn one speaking gig into multiple opportunities (without chasing the next booking) • The things speakers do that they think build loyalty… but actually push clients away • How to create a "Disney-level" experience that people remember — without it feeling forced or gimmicky • Why combining direct-response marketing with customer experience changes everything • What actually moved the needle in building Vance's speaking business — and what turned out to be a waste of time Enjoy! If you'd like to watch the video of the episode, you can do that here>> Guest Information: Website: https://vancemorris.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vancemorris/  Books & Resources*: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill  The Ultimate Marketing System by Dan Kennedy  52 Ways to Wow Your Customer  Speaking Resources: Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk: https://saraharcher.co.uk/newguide-tsc  Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  To share your thoughts:                                                   ·   leave a comment below. ·   Share this show on Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: ·   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

Send us Fan MailEntrepreneurship isn't a straight line. It's messy, unpredictable, and sometimes a complete sh*t show.This week, I sat down with Taunya Woods Richardson, founder of Nail the Numbers, with 30 years of entrepreneurial experience. We went everywhere. From the peaks and valleys of building something from scratch to losing $250,000 and rebuilding from the ground up, to the financial empowerment work she's been doing ever since to make sure no other founder has to go through what she went through alone.Buckle up. This one is a ride.✨ Episode Highlights

Send us Fan MailEntrepreneurship isn't a straight line. It's messy, unpredictable, and sometimes a complete sh*t show.This week, I sat down with Taunya Woods Richardson, founder of Nail the Numbers, with 30 years of entrepreneurial experience. We went everywhere. From the peaks and valleys of building something from scratch to losing $250,000 and rebuilding from the ground up, to the financial empowerment work she's been doing ever since to make sure no other founder has to go through what she went through alone.Buckle up. This one is a ride.✨ Episode Highlights

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16759&preview=true)If you're like most folks, you feel nervous when going into a job interview. And science has shown that a lack of self-confidence directly affects your body language, which can distract the hiring manager or make you appear less suited for the job. You don't want to walk into an interview room and try to wing it. You want to walk in there with confidence. Today's guest on the Find Your Dream Job podcast, John Ribeiro, says that confidence comes from changing your mindset, preparing what you're going to say, and sharing stories that show your true and authentic self. About Our Guest:John Ribeiro gives people what they need to ace a job interview. He prepares you with the skills and mindset to answer those tough questions that will lead you to a job offer. John is also a veteran hiring manager. And he's a professional public speaker, podcaster, and co-author of the book Zero2hired: Successfully Break Through Your Interview Process.Resources in This Episode:Learn how to fully prepare for the interview process with John's course, https://www.zero2hired.com/#courses. Are you jobless, underemployed, or dissatisfied with your work? John's book, “Zero2Hired,” provides the help you need to break through the barriers that keep you from finding a job you love.If you love this podcast, be sure to listen to the Zero2Hired podcast, where John and his colleague share helpful tips and strategies on finding your dream job. Nail every behavioral interview question in your next interview by learning how to prepare for them. Download 100 Behavioral Interview Questions You Need to Know, the free Mac's List resource that will give you a solid foundation for any question an interviewer may ask. Visit macslist.org/questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Navy women's lacrosse advanced to the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals by winning a pair of nail biters last weekend. Sixth-seeded Navy rallied from a four-goal deficit to defeat Massachusetts, 10-9, in the first round then came back from six goals down to beat Syracuse, 11-10 in overtime, in the second round. Navy Women's Lacrosse Insider Ingrid Boyum breaks down the two thrillers and looks ahead to Thursday's matchup with third-seeded Maryland in College Park. 

Virginia Democrats Seek Supreme Court's Intervention over VA Supreme Court Gerrymander Ruling, Trump says Vance, Rubio could be 2028 ‘dream team' ticket, Ken Cuccinelli, Rep Burgess Owens And Jeremy Corbell  join the show. Bon Charge: Go to https://www.boncharge.com/BENNY and use coupon code BENNY to save 15% Patriot Mobile: Go to https://www.PatriotMobile.com/Benny and get A FREE MONTH Rumble Wallet: Take Control of Your Money Easily with Rumble Wallet. Download now at https://rumblewallet.onelink.me/bJsX/Benny. ZIP-RECRUITER: Post jobs for free at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/benny Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Having clarity in your branding is essential to success.It create consistency in your content and authority with your audience.But is it better to lead with what you love?Or the things that you're best at?On today's Podcast episode I unpack the best way to build your brand.So you can be crystal clear in your message.And be able to create content authentically and enjoyably. 

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This Week Sara Rose and John from Bounce House Ska join us. We discuss the band's history, their song writing process, playing in California for the first time and the Arizona ska scene. We also talk about what makes for a good ska venue, Ska News and we give you our ska picks of the week.Bounce House Ska: bouncehouseska.bandcamp.comOn The Upbeat: ontheupbeatska.com Ska News…..-Skappository On May 1 Skappository released a new 4 song EP called Falling Out. Let's listen to a clip of the song Here We Go Again featuring The Doomstompers. -Los DominguerosOn May 1st Los Domingueros released a new song called Pa'Lante.-Courtesy Of TimOn May 5th Courtesy of Tim dropped a new song called Tooth and Nail. This will be on their up coming Five song EP called Perennial out on May 12th. For now it's listen to a clip of Tooth and Nail. Ska Picks….-Sara Rose: Swigfoot “Six foot Bigfoot”-John: "Haunted House" by The Boy Detective.-Matt: Plastic Knives by Hooray For Our Side -Anthony: Good Times Gone by SlapstickSka News Theme by Lab Brats:https://labbrats.bandcamp.comMain Theme by Millington https://millingtonband.bandcamp.com

Chapter 711 - "Where Else Would We Go" ...as read by Ernie and Justin of idle threat Today we welcome Ernie Fabian and Justin Jones from idle threat to the podcast! idle threat will release "you'll forget the sun" this Friday on Tooth and Nail Records. The guys talk about Nashville local scene and separating that from the music business in Nashville, signing with Tooth and Nail and how the christian music industry has changed, working with Stephen Keech on the new record, the theme running through the new album and more. https://toothandnailrecords.store/collections/idle-threatDiscordPatreonSubstack Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com Chapter 711 Music: idle threat - "evermind" idle threat - "in tandem

Tom and DJ catch up from 2 days of competition during OLOA 2026. Nashville Roval and Hallet were discussed along with some drama during the transit.Discord LinkYoutube LinkShow your lizard brains on the outside with Merch!CLICK HERE FOR THE MERCHSpicy Cat Racing Store

Gary gives Tyler homework: listen to three songs from Dead Poetic's New Medicines and come ready to talk. In this episode of All Consuming Podcast, we dig into one of Gary's favorite albums, why New Medicines stood out in the Tooth & Nail and Solid State era, and whether Dead Poetic fits the “Christian band” label or something more like Christians making music.We also get into the bigger conversation around what we consume, how music shapes us, parenting kids through music choices, Warped Tour-era sing/scream bands, comparisons to Underoath, Emery, Saosin, Chiodos, and why Taste the Red Hands is such a killer album opener. Tyler may not be a full Dead Poetic convert yet, but he walks away with a new respect for the album.Songs discussed: “New Medicines,” “Taste the Red Hands,” and “Vanus Empty.”

☎️ Schedule a Business Evaluation Call with The Construction Leading Edge Team  HERE EPISODE 442: Most construction business owners are managing 20 things at once and wondering why the job still falls apart. They've got good people, solid clients, decent projects — and somehow it still ends in chaos, rework, and fires they didn't see coming. The problem usually isn't the building. It's the handoff. In this solo episode of The Construction Leading Edge Podcast, Todd Dawalt breaks down a framework he calls Nail the Handoff — a simple way to identify the three or four points in every construction project where the most damage happens and where your time and energy will have the greatest return. Drawing on 30 years in construction and work with over 400 companies, Todd walks through each handoff point: customer to contractor, sales to estimating, estimator to subs and suppliers, and pre-construction to operations. At each stage, he shows what breaks down, what it costs you, and what one tool can fix it.

Dan, James and Andy discuss YOUR facts, including Jack Black and flat pack. James creates a new theme tune. And we name eight more Friend of the Podcast fact custodians.

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Clay Clark, former U.S. SBA Entrepreneur of the Year, author, and business growth coach, joins us alongside his longtime client Ryan Wells of Flow Photography to share their success story. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. The purpose of a business is to create time and financial freedom to pursue your calling. 2. Nail it, then scale it, build systems first to make growth easier. 3. Define what matters, say no to distractions and yes to what truly counts. Schedule your FREE 13 point assessment with Clay today - ThriveTime Show Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Blinkist - Turn your spare moments into learning moments with Blinkist. Go to Blinkist.com/fire to start your free trial and lock in an extra 30 percent off today.

Believe it or not, there are facts about what's going on that have been completely ignored by the mainstream press and – most certainly – have not been discussed by the world press. Could this be why we have been fed all sorts of disinformation and misinformation? On this blast from the past on Ground Zero, Clyde Lewis welcomes Olav Phillips back to the show for ‘DEFCON Puzzle II: The Final Nail‘! The original broadcast was on April 7, 2014.

A busy Saturday afternoon in Brixton. Market stalls are buzzing, Electric Avenue is filling with shoppers, and a black sports bag is left quietly on the pavement. At first, it was nothing out of the ordinary. Something forgotten and seemingly harmless. People even joked about it, but inside that bag was a nail bomb, ticking down in the middle of one of South London's most crowded communities. Within minutes, curiosity turned to confusion, and confusion turned to chaos. When it detonated, the explosion tore through the market, injuring dozens and leaving lives changed forever. And this wasn't an isolated attack. It was the first in a series of three nail bombings carried out over just three weeks, each one targeting a different community across London.In this episode of British Murders with Stuart Blues, we take a deep dive into the April 1999 London nail bombings and David Copeland's terror campaign. We break down the timeline in forensic detail, from the moment he constructed the first device in his Hampshire bedsit, to the series of split-second decisions made by members of the public who unknowingly handled the bomb. This is a case filled with chilling near-misses, human instinct, and moments that, in hindsight, could have made the outcome even more devastating.We also explore the aftermath of the explosion, the subsequent attacks in Spitalfields and Soho, the severity of the injuries - including the deaths of Andrea Dykes, John Light and Nik Moore - and the emotional accounts from those caught in the blast. Alongside this, we examine the early stages of the investigation, including the challenges faced by the Metropolitan Police, the role of CCTV footage, and the growing realisation that this was part of something far more calculated. This is a story about timing, chance, extreme political views, and the terrifying reality of how an ordinary day can be shattered in seconds, marking the beginning of a campaign designed to spread fear and division across the capital.Exclusive content:Patreon - Ad Free, Early Access, Exclusive EpisodesFollow the show:British Murders with Stuart BluesDisclaimer:The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to learn how to fix your fueling so you can run stronger and finally see real improvements in your body composition (without starving yourself?) Join me live on May 6th for Fuel Smarter, Run Stronger! This event is free to attend but you need to register to save your spot- ⁠⁠register here!Race week nutrition can make or break your performance—and too many runners sabotage it by eating less just because training volume is down. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to fuel in the final week before your race so you arrive at the start line recovered, carb-loaded, and ready to perform.We cover when to start your carb load for a half or full marathon, how to adjust if you're traveling or racing multiple days, common mistakes runners make the night before, and what to eat on race morning. Plus, how to stay calm when things don't go perfectly (because they rarely do).If you want to feel strong, steady, and confident on race day—this episode is for you.Looking for the resources mentioned in today's episode?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your free fueling audit here!⁠And if you're ready for more support, I've got options—whether it's my nutrition ebook⁠ ⁠Fuel Smarter, Run Stronger⁠⁠, my online coaching programs The Fueled Runner or ⁠ ⁠The Fuel Train Recover Club,⁠⁠ or apply for limited spots in my personalized⁠ ⁠1:1 coaching ⁠⁠programs.

Profit isn't about greed—it's about survival, and sometimes even saving a marriage. In this game-changing episode of the Untrapped Podcast, Keith Kalfas sits down with serial entrepreneur, business strategist, and FRAP founder Joshua Latimer. Discover the real-world strategies and frameworks behind FRAP (Frequency, Referrals, Average Ticket, Pricing) that have helped thousands of business owners double their revenue, boost profitability, and achieve life-changing freedom. Joshua Latimer breaks down actionable tactics for overcoming the challenges of rising costs, avoiding accidental non-profit syndrome, and unleashing the true power of pricing and business choreographing—even if you have humble beginnings. Don't miss detailed discussions, live strategy breakdowns, and inspiring stories that will reframe the way you look at your service business forever. Learn where you're missing hidden revenue, how to structure your pricing for maximum profit, and why joining a local or virtual FRAP chapter could be the single most important move you make this year.   In this episode, you'll discover: How to Double Your Business Using FRAP: Joshua Latimer explains the FRAP framework—Frequency, Referrals, Average Ticket, and Pricing—and details how this simple but powerful formula can help any business owner boost their profits dramatically. The Real Reasons Most Businesses Struggle: Joshua Latimer sheds light on why hardworking business owners often end up running unintentional non-profits, and shares actionable steps to fix this so you can build a genuinely profitable business. How to Raise Your Prices with Confidence: Learn the psychology and choreography behind effective price increases, including email strategies and customer communication that actually increase customer satisfaction instead of backlash. Mindset Shifts Needed for Success: Both Keith Kalfas and Joshua Latimer discuss the mental and emotional barriers to profitability and growth—and how breaking through these can change your business and life. The Dangers of Staying "in the Middle": Discover why being stuck between small and large—what Joshua Latimer calls "the death zone"—is the hardest part of business, and how FRAP can propel you beyond it. How to Implement Supply and Demand Pricing: Step-by-step advice on increasing your prices during busy seasons and employing discount framing to maximize perceived value and profitability. Community and the Power of Decentralized Coaching: Why learning, applying, and teaching FRAP in a local business community (FRAP chapters) multiplies results and leads to powerful collaborations. Real Stories, Real Impact: Hear emotional and inspiring stories from Joshua Latimer about business owners who have transformed their companies—and their lives—by applying these simple principles. "Everything is marketing. Marketing is everything. Everything is framing and pacing in the tone and the way that you explain, the way you articulate. All the people that make all the money know this stuff, and all the people that don't struggle." — Joshua Latimer   Topics Covered:  00:01:55 – Why FRAP Matters Joshua Latimer recounts his humble beginnings and highlights why so many small business owners struggle: costs are rising (insurance, fuel, payroll, equipment), but many don't raise prices or understand how to persuade or use proper business frameworks. This results in what Joshua Latimer calls "accidental non-profits" — businesses that barely break even or operate at a loss due to poor profit models. 00:02:26 – The Consequences of Ignoring Profit He details how increasing costs chip away at profits and makes it personal by sharing about a client who went from being deeply in debt to accumulating $50k in her business account after implementing FRAP, illustrating the transformative power of fixing the underlying business math. 00:04:49 – The True Cost of Not Knowing Your Numbers Joshua Latimer stresses that most business owners fear looking at their unit economics (the true profitability per customer), but doing so is essential. Before buying new equipment or hiring staff, he argues nothing is more crucial than knowing your numbers — that's what FRAP is for, and it costs creativity, not money. 00:06:02 – What is FRAP? He reveals that FRAP is an acronym and a framework for business profitability, based on understanding the math and psychology of your business, not just surface-level tactics like marketing or getting more leads. 00:12:21 – FRAP Defined After some build-up, Joshua Latimer defines FRAP: Frequency Referrals Average Ticket Pricing He emphasizes that while these sound simple, the depth comes from how you apply and choreograph each area, going beyond surface understanding. 00:12:48 – Pricing: The Starting Point for FRAP Joshua Latimer explains that implementation begins with the "P" (Pricing). He urges business owners to raise prices more than they think and provides strategic advice on how to do it without alienating customers, stressing that it's not price gouging but necessary to keep up with increasing costs. 00:16:03 – The Art of the Price Increase: Choreography He demonstrates a reframed price increase approach, turning it from a shame-filled "apology letter" to a positive "account update" with value-adding features and transparent, positive framing. This is the concept of choreography — strategically communicating changes to maximize acceptance and minimize backlash. 00:20:05 – The Power of a Price Increase Using a simple example, he shows that a 20% price increase doesn't just add 20% profit — it can triple your net earnings because all additional revenue (beyond covering costs) goes straight to the bottom line, illustrating why pricing is the most powerful profit lever. 00:26:30 – Profit is Not Greed: Reframing the Entrepreneur's Role He debunks the myth of profit as greed, likening good business stewardship to tending a garden rather than fighting over a finite "economic pie." When you deliver greater perceived value, higher profits are justified and beneficial for everyone — from your family to your customers and community. 00:31:10 – A Bonus FRAP Tactic: Supply & Demand Pricing Joshua Latimer introduces the advanced idea of supply and demand pricing, where services are always "on sale" at varying degrees depending on season/demand, but always based on an elevated baseline. This maximizes profit during peak times and drives revenue during slower periods with compelling discount framing. 00:43:01 – The Power of Community & Decentralized Coaching He explains how their model uses "decentralized coaching" through FRAP chapters: local, small groups that implement FRAP together, cross-promote, and innovate collaboratively — leading to faster, more creative breakthroughs versus going it alone. 00:54:03 – Fix the Model Before Scaling Joshua Latimer warns that marketing and scaling before fixing your business model ("the watermelon example") only accelerates losses. Fix profitability and processes first—otherwise, you just go broke faster by growing a broken machine. 00:55:59 – Success is About Math, Not Genius He closes by emphasizing that the most successful people in your industry aren't necessarily smarter — they just obsess over their math and business choreography. Anybody can learn this and see a transformation by putting in the work. Key Takeaways:  Profit First: Many entrepreneurs run accidental non-profits. The first step is to understand your "unit economics" — if you're not generating profit, nothing else matters. Your business must serve its shareholders (that's you!) with real returns or you break trust with yourself and your family.    Pricing with Purpose: Don't just raise prices — frame them right. It's not about gouging or shame. Strategic, choreographed price increases (with the right language and timing) instantly unlock much higher profits. Every dollar you raise above your costs drops straight to the bottom line.   Choreography Matters: Business growth is behavioral psychology plus math. The way you deliver messaging, handle objections, and present value determines your success.    Embrace Supply & Demand Pricing: Your services are more valuable at certain times. Peak season? Prices go up. Slow season? Offer discounts off a new, higher base price. This isn't gouging — it's matching value to demand and boosting profit.    Purpose-Driven Profit: Profit isn't greed — it's what allows you to breathe, care for your family, build for the future, and give back. Having "more than enough" is normal for entrepreneurs who master these levers. Helping others is only possible when your cup is full.   Master the Basics: Before you blow your budget on ads or fancy tools, fix your FRAP: Frequency, Referrals, Average Ticket, and Pricing. Nail this and your business can stand any economic storm — and actually enjoy the ride.    Connect with Keith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keithkalfas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelandscapingemployeetrap Website: https://www.keithkalfas.com/resources Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@keith-kalfas   Connect with Josh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaLatimer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetjoshlatimer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.latimer.138911 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meetjoshualatimer   Resource Links Mentioned Jobber: getjobber.com/kalfas Rebolt Website AI: keithkalfas.com/rebolt CallRail Call Tracking: keithkalfas.com/callrail Website (All Things FRAP & Assessment):: https://warplan.com/ FRAP Chapters & Decentralized Coaching:  https://frapchapters.com/     Edited and Written by: Ma. Teresa Catangay-Bardinas

There are a lot of brilliant speakers out there. But not all of them get recognised booked. Not all of them get recognised. And not all of them get the opportunities they're capable of. So what's the difference? In this episode of The Speaking Club, I'm joined by Elliot Kay, organiser of the Speaker Awards, to take a look behind the scenes of the awards and at what's really going on in the speaking industry right now. Because Elliot doesn't just see one speaker… He sees hundreds. He sees the entries, the trends, the standards, and how they're evolving year on year. That gives him a unique perspective on what actually makes a speaker stand out in the industry - not just on stage, but professionally. This episode isn't just about entering awards. It's about understanding what the awards reveal about the industry… and how you can use that insight to raise your own game. Here's what we're talking about What you'll discover: • The importance of recognizing and elevating standards within the speaking industry • How awards can serve as a stamp of authority and recognition for speakers • The evolving perception of award entries among established and high-caliber speakers • What Elliot is seeing across the speaking industry right now — and how the standard is evolving • The patterns that separate standout speakers from those who blend in • What speakers assume matters… that actually doesn't • How to think about the awards strategically (even if you're not entering) • What successful speakers do after being shortlisted or winning — that others don't • The subtle things that make someone sit up and pay attention when reviewing entries • What to focus on right now if you want to seriously raise your chances of standing out • The lowdown on video do's and don'ts for your entry Enjoy! If you'd like to watch the video of the episode, you can do that here>> Guest Information: Website: https://thespeakersawards.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-kay/  Speaking Resources: Grab Your From Blank Page to Stage Guide and Nail the Topic for a Client Winning Talk: https://saraharcher.co.uk/newguide-tsc  Want to get better at finding and sharing your stories then check out our FREE Five Day Snackable Story Challenge: https://www.saraharcher.co.uk/challenge  To share your thoughts:                                                   ·   leave a comment below. ·   Share this show on Facebook or LinkedIn.   To help the show out: ·   Leave an honest review at https://www.ratethispodcast.com/tsc Your ratings and reviews really help get the word out and I read each one. *(please note if you use my link I get a small commission, but this does not affect your payment)

While the Bengals did not address linebacker this offseason, they filled most other needs through trades, free agency and the NFL Draft. After trading for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and signing free agent defensive end Boye Mafe and free agent defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, they selected defensive end Cashius Howell in the second round and added Navy defensive tackle Landon Robinson in the seventh round. They drafted 6-foot-4 cornerback Tacario Davis in the third round to add depth at outside cornerback, potentially allowing Dax Hill to shift back inside while providing some future insurance if the team can't extend Hill or cornerback DJ Turner. They desperately needed to add offensive line depth and did so by taking center Connor Lew in the fourth round, who dropped to that round only because he is coming off knee surgery, although he is expected to be cleared well in advance of the start of training camp. Then in the sixth round the Bengals selected St. Xavier High School grad Brian Parker II, who can potentially play all five offensive line positions. They were hoping to add a wide receiver in the draft who could compete with Andrei Iosivas for snaps at No. 3 wide receiver and took 6-foot-5, 218-pound Colbie Young with a second fourth-round pick they added when they dealt the No. 110 overall pick and No. 199 overall pick to the New York Jets for the No. 128 pick (Lew) and No. 140 pick, which they used on Young. Young's traits are more impressive than his college production, but he has a high ceiling. That seemed to be the case with almost each of their seven draft picks. "They all have a lot of upside," said Bengals head coach Zac Taylor. "That's the cleanest way I can say it. They are all really talented players. We brought them in here because we see a high upside with all those guys. Excited about the whole group." That includes tight end Jack Endries, who was taken with the first of two seventh-round picks. He was projected as a fourth-round pick, but fell for unknown reasons and told reporters he would make teams that passed on him, "(blanking) pay." It has been clear this offseason that the Bengals were trying to make the defensive line a major team strength and it is really deep. The potential starters at ends are Mafe and 2023 first-round pick Myles Murphy, with 2025 first-round pick Shemar Stewart and Howell competing for snaps and playing at worst in a rotational role. Lawrence filled a huge need at nose tackle and will probably make TJ Slaton a salary cap cut, while the tackles opposite Lawrence are veteran BJ Hill and Allen with 2024 second-round pick Kris Jenkins also in the mix. The Bengals also this offseason signed veteran safeties Bryan Cook and Kyle Dugger and cornerback Ja'Sir Taylor to compete with Jalen Davis at slot corner. "From a talent standpoint, we're in a really good place," said Taylor. "From a leadership standpoint, we're in a really good place. Now, you have to actually go do the work. It's fun to talk about this stuff in the offseason. This is where we are up to this point. There's no work we could have really done on the field or anything like that, or from a chemistry standpoint. Now, it's up to the players and coaches to put it all together. That's going to require a lot of work on the field, in the locker room, off the field, but I'm excited about the group that we're going to go do it with." The one thing the Bengals haven't done this offseason is address linebacker and for now seem ready to move forward with second-year players Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter, who both started as rookies and struggled. Behind them is veteran Oren Burks, who has primarily been a backup and special teams player in his career and very little proven talent. Taylor said it's possible the team still might sign a veteran free agent with starting experience. "We'll have those conversations now that the draft is over," Taylor said. "It's one of those situations where there is value at other positions that we didn't want to pass up. Linebackers before you got a chance to get the next guy that you would have wanted. That's the way the draft always goes. That's how free agency goes sometimes. We do have lot of belief in the room that we have so those guys will continue to compete and if we do something after the draft that remains to be seen." Bengals Overall Grade: A-minus The Skinny: While not addressing linebacker seems egregious they did get a lot of value from most of their picks and even the ones they didn't - like Davis and Young - have measurables and high ceilings. The Bengals filled some key needs and added some possible starting caliber players for years to come, so it was hard not to be impressed with what they did.

The Falcons were armed with only five picks in the 2026 NFL Draft and a lot of needs to take care of. Luckily, Atlanta absolutely nailed Day 2 of the draft with two slam-dunk selections in CB Avieon Terrell and WR Zachariah Branch with picks 48 and 79. Kevin Knight breaks down the selection of both players and why he's so excited for the team's future with Ian Cunningham leading the front office. Today's episode is presented by FanDuel. ⁠Watch the show live on Wednesdays at 8 PM ET⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the crew on Patreon to unlock exclusive perks (and our gratitude)! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Texans Analyst Jacob Barzilla (with Texans Probe) & Jayson Braddock (with Mr. Roto) @JaysonBraddock how they feel about the Texans trading for Keylan Rutledge in the 1st round of the '26 NFL Draft. Did the give up too much draft capital? Is he a good fit? We look at Rutledge nearly losing his foot in a car accident & which position we see him playing. Who could lose their job of the Texans Vets? Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

4.22.26, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show talking about the Nationals leading the MLB in runs scored so far in the season and if the Commanders' front office has earned the fanbase's trust to nail the upcoming NFL Draft.

4.22.26, Kevin Sheehan asks Producer Max and callers if they can trust Adam Peters and the Commanders' front office to do a good job in the NFL Draft this year.

What if the key to working with reptiles isn't control… but trust?In this episode, I sit down with Nick Campbell to break down a completely different approach to reptile keeping—one built on trust, confidence, and curiosity rather than force or compliance.Nick shares his journey back into the reptile world after years away, starting with an emerald tree boa and quickly expanding into more advanced species like green tree monitors. From there, the conversation dives deep into how he approaches building trust with even the most nervous animals.We explore his unique “backwards design” method—starting interactions outside the enclosure to establish safety before ever attempting handling—and why this mindset shift can completely change your relationship with your animals.We also get into:How to work with high-strung species like monitor lizardsThe importance of water systems and enclosure designCreative enrichment strategies (including outdoor “catio” setups)Nail care, lighting, and environmental controlWhy patience and observation are the most underrated tools in reptile keepingIf you've ever struggled with a defensive reptile—or want to take your husbandry and interaction to the next level—this episode will challenge the way you think about handling and care.SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/250-lizard-lounge/SPONSORS: Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathomeLINKS FROM THE EPISODE:https://www.instagram.com/lizardloungecrew/https://www.facebook.com/stevediamondelementsPhotos and Video in Episode:https://www.instagram.com/lizardloungecrew/00:00 – Intro: Why Your Reptile Doesn't Trust You02:46 – Meet Nick Campbell (Lizard Lounge)03:30 – Reptile Keeping in the 90s 08:12 – Leaving the Hobby & Career Shift12:51 – Human Behavior → Reptile Behavior14:17 – The Framework: Trust → Confidence → Curiosity21:54 – Returning to Reptiles (Emerald Tree Boa)27:25 – What “Trust” Really Means33:32 – Step-by-Step Trust Building (Tree Monitor Example)44:38 – Why Food Reward Isn't Enough, Other Better Tools52:21 – Applying This to Snakes (Retic Example)56:18 – Signs of a Comfortable Reptile1:08:52 Enrichment (In & Out of the Enclosure)1:14:09 – Keeping Large Monitors Properly1:16:28 – Water & Waste Management1:23:44 – Nail Maintenance (Critical Tip)1:29:07 – Final Advice1:30:51 – Outro

Add up a corrupt admissions system, a corrupt DEI industry, a corrupt therapeutic curriculum, a corrupt method of grading and a corrupt, politicized faculty, and it's no wonder the Ivy League is in crisis and higher education is in panic. Harvard, with the help of the state of Massachusetts, whose Democrat governor is an alumnus, hopes to issue $675 million in tax-exempt bonds as applications took a 21% dive for the 2025-26 academic year, according to the Washington Free Beacon. This, coupled with rising. “grade inflation”—more and more professors giving out A's to unqualified students—has many asking right now: Are America's preeminent institutions of higher learning still worth their salt? Probably not, argues Victor Davis Hanson on today's edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words.” By that I mean, I went to a rural high school. It wasn't that competitive, Selma High School. They would just say, “If Victor Hanson applies to Harvard, and he has an A, it's the same A as somebody from Sacred Heart Prep School in Palo Alto, where the curriculum was much more difficult.” And they did that, and the result was they had students who could not do the work, and the faculty was confronted with the dilemma. They either had to water down the curriculum. Or they had to introduce new therapeutic courses, or they had to give 60% or 70% of the people A's, and they could do all three at the same time, which they did.

A lot of founders spend their lives chasing one big idea.Antonio Swad had two.The first? Migrating chicken wings from the Happy Hour buffet to the center of the plate.The second? Building a pizza business that catered to a very specific demographic: Latinos.That first idea became Wingstop, a deep-fried wing concept that grew to 3,000 stores.The second became Pizza Patron, a franchise that rewarded customers for ordering in Spanish, and let them pay in pesos.This is the story of how Antonio got there.He was a kid from Columbus, Ohio, working at a steakhouse straight out of high school…who eventually saw two big opportunities where no one else did.Wingstop was the breakout idea, but just as it was exploding, Antonio made a surprising decision. He sold the company.A $22 million deal.Only…the money did not materialize.What follows is one of the most surprising—and cautionary—tales we've told on this show: a single word buried in a contract that cost millions…and the moment Antonio realized he might never see the money he'd been promised.This episode is about instinct, risk, conviction—and why sometimes…your biggest success can lead to your biggest mistake.What you'll learn:Why simplicity can beat variety in building scalable restaurantsThe power—and peril—of franchising as a growth engineHow identifying an underserved customer segment can unlock explosive growthWhy your hero product isn't always what you think it is (hint: it's not the chicken)How one word in a contract can cost millionsTimestamps:00:09:11 – Fired from bartending for being “too intense”00:14:26 – Starting a pizza shop in Dallas with $11,00000:18:41 – Discovering an underserved customer base, and the power of word-of-mouth00:23:07 – Why franchising can be the ultimate scaling strategy00:24:09 – How Antonio realized wings could be a massive business00:36:37 – A bend in the road: Why the first Wingstop struggled00:50:29 – A bizarre vision at a football game: What if this stadium were full of chickens?01:07:09 – The $22M purchase… the missing $12M, and suing to get his money01:20:09 – Living in the moment post Pizza Patron and WingstopThis episode was produced by Sam Paulson with music by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by Neva Grant with research help from Olivia Rockman. Our engineers were Patrick Murray and Jimmy Keeley.Follow How I Built This:Instagram → @howibuiltthisX → @HowIBuiltThisFacebook → How I Built ThisFollow Guy Raz:Instagram → @guy.razYoutube → guy_razX → @guyrazSubstack → guyraz.substack.comWebsite → guyraz.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.