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It's Two Wick Tuesday and this week, Selena chats with her hometown pal Jessamyn Violet (@jessamynviolet on Insta) the author of VENICE PEACH (out 6/6) and member of Movie Club (@movieclubband on Insta). They take a long walk down memory lane that includes Gap candles, tapers, Hot Topic vs. Scream, the Natick Mall, Angel by Thierry Mugler, fostering your creative spirit, standup comedy, and more! Catch Movie Club performing in NYC on 8/3! Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com) 

On today's program, we talk about the business of FIRST NIGHT Boston. We also travel down to Cape Cod to talk with the executive director of the Wequassett 5 star resort. The President of the Cape Cod chamber of commerce brings us up to speed on federal financing for the Cape Cod bridges amidst the changing administration. DJ Bosse walks us through his huge new Pickleball business at the Natick Mall. And finally, Joe Campanelli , president of Needham Bank talks about the banking climate in Massachusetts.

Shoot us a Text.With barely 2 weeks left in the year, we're covering the extreme measures Tesla is taking to sell Cybertrucks. Plus, we look at the EVs with the longest range and explore how brick and mortar experiences are booming.Show Notes with links:Tesla is taking unprecedented steps to address waning demand for its Cybertruck by repurposing its premium Foundation Series models and turning its attention to the Canadian market.Foundation Series Cybertrucks, the first produced, were priced $20K higher and bundled with premium features, including laser-etched badging.Many of these trucks remain unsold, prompting Tesla to remove the exclusive features to sell them as standard models at a reduced price.Tesla is shipping over 800 Cybertrucks to Canada for homologation (certifying that a product or vehicle meets the necessary standards to be used in a specific region or country), believing the Canadian market offers stronger sales prospects than the U.S.The company is also leveraging discounts, adding the Cybertruck to its referral program, and slashing lease prices in a bid to boost interest.These efforts are straining Tesla's service and collision centers, leading to longer wait times and logistical challenges for existing customers.Range anxiety continues to be a significant barrier for many EV shoppers, but manufacturers are addressing these concerns with innovative designs and longer ranges, positioning EVs as practical and compelling options for mainstream consumers.Mainstream consumers are shifting focus from sustainability narratives to tangible benefits like lower ownership costs, charging convenience, and exciting driving experiences, with range emerging as the decisive factor in EV adoption.The top 10 EVs with the longest range are: Lucid Air Grand Touring - 516 miles, Chevy Silverado EV First Edition RST - 440 miles, Rivian R1T Adventure Dual Max - 420 miles, Rivian R1S Adventure Dual Max - 410 miles, Tesla Model S AWD - 402 miles, Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive - 363 miles, Hyundai IONIQ 6 - 361 miles, Mercedes-EQ EQS Sedan - 352 miles, Mercedes-EQ EQS SUV - 339 miles, Tesla Model X AWD - 335 miles.In-store shopping isn't just back—it's booming. Strengthened by year-round innovations and experiences, brick-and-mortar stores are delivering unmatched value for both consumers and brands.In-store holiday sales are projected to grow 2.5%-3.5% this year, with total spending reaching up to $989 billion, a significant increase from 2023.Immersive attractions, like Natick Mall's Santa's Elevator Express, create unique opportunities for brand discovery. Over 5,000 families booked visits before the event even opened, boosting foot traffic by 50%.Experiences like batting cages at Dick's House of Sport and lifestyle zones like The Green at Oxmoor Center keep shoppers engaged beyond the holidays.Gen Z, the “omnishopping” generationHosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

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On today's program, the CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Jim Rooney talks about the race for Boston Mayor. A topic executive with Levain Bakery explains expansion their expansion plans in the Seaport. Scott Kirsner, Innovation Reporter for The Boston Globe, tells us what is still made in Massachusetts these days. As a record number of people reach retirement age, Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management talks about retirement planning. And Bosse Pickleball is open at the Natick Mall. We talk to celebrity chef Chris Coombs.

On today's program, the CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Jim Rooney talks about the race for Boston Mayor.  A topic executive with Levain Bakery explains expansion their expansion plans in the Seaport. Scott Kirsner, Innovation Reporter, for The Boston Globe tells us what is still made in Massachusetts these days. As a record number of people reach retirement age, Mike Marshall of Marshall wealth management talks about retirement planning. And Bosse Pickleball is open at the Natick Mall. We talk to celebrity chef Chris Coombs.

Episode 093: Join us in welcoming McKenna Haz to the podcast - our dear friend, ultimate connector and Canadian girl building a Boston brand, Seaav. Seaav is a sustainable activewear company for a coastal lifestyle designed with an ocean impact ethos - aka our favorite, buttery soft activewear. McKenna's story is all about taking risks. From taking a leap of faith to start a brand from her college dorm, to moving in with her boyfriend after 10 days, to starting over in a new city in her twenties, today's episode covers it all & more. We hope you love McKenna as much as we do - Xx.Black Friday sale 30% off sitewide just went live on Seaav.com! And if you visit one of Seaav's holiday pop-ups at Copley, Chestnut Hill or Natick Mall, let them know YCDB sent you and get $10 off!https://www.instagram.com/mckennahaz?igsh=MWI3czhsb3c2cjF2MQ==https://www.instagram.com/seaavision?igsh=MTU4b21tN2cyZWZwbw== --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youcandoboth/support

A new center provides an innovative solution to overstimulation at the Natick Mall. WBZ's Chaiel Schaffel reports.For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

On today's show Grant Welker of the Boston Business Journal examines the reality of high net worth individuals leaving Massachusetts. Chef Chris Coombs talks about Bosse Pickleball coming to the Natick Mall. An expert from WalletHub looks at unemployment in Massachusetts. Kim Carrigan introduces us to a new sponsor of the New England Business Report. And finally Aaron Pressman of The Boston Globe reports on electric vehicle charging stations and their availability in the Baystate.

Episode 137 is our 2nd and final installment of our Boston Tribute and it features the legendary Edo. G and Jon Anik. We've got music from Special Teams, Guru, 7L & Esoteric, Mr. Lif, Maspyke, Akrobatik, Ripshop, Reks, Insight, Big Shug, Termanology, K.T., Porn Theatre Ushers and more.  Plus special guests Edo. G and Jon Anik stop by to discuss all things Boston.  Grab yourself a cannoli from Mike's Pastry, some chowda from Union Oyster House or a Fenway Frank. Hit up Newbury Street for some comics and a fresh tee out the oven from Johnny Cupcakes. Hop in the whip and take a ride from Roxbury to the Natick Mall bumpin' Life of a Kid in the Ghetto cuz this one's gonna special.  TIP rock knots and got props like Norm Peterson.  ⁠www.takeitpersonalradio.com⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram @takeitpersonalradio Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal

Episode 136 was originally scheduled to be just one episode, but in typical Take It Personal fashion, it's now become a 2-part Boston Tribute.  We've got music from MC Keithy E, The Gang Starr Posse, Sir Jake, T.D.S. Mob, Joint Ventures, Mr. Lif, Akrobatik, 7L & Esoteric, Insight, Krumbsnatcha, Big Shug, Termanology, Reks, Scientifik, Almighty RSO, Top Choice Clique, T-Max, L Da Headtoucha, Skitzofreniks, Slaine, Statik, and a very special tribute to Ed OG.  Plus special guests Dart Adams and Esoteric of Czarface stop by to discuss all things Boston.  Grab yourself a cannoli from Mike's Pastry, some chowda from Union Oyster House or a Fenway Frank. Hit up Newbury Street for some comics and a fresh tee out the oven from Johnny Cupcakes. Hop in the whip and take a ride from Roxbury to the Natick Mall bumpin' Life of a Kid in the Ghetto cuz this one's special.  We've covered a lot of different regions and cities on Take It Personal, but it was long overdue we showed love to Beantown. Part 2 drops early December with special guests Edo G. and Jon Anik.  TIP rock knots and got props like Norm Peterson. ⁠www.takeitpersonalradio.com⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram @takeitpersonalradio Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TakeItPersonal 

The Bay State's first location of Immersive Gamebox opened last Friday in Natick. WBZ's Madison Rogers take us there.

Our Final Holiday Showcase is here so be sure to Like ~ Comment ~ Share for your chance to win more fabulous products being featured at the Conscious Beauty Collective at the Natick Mall in Natick MA till December 31, 2022. MASAMI ~ clean premium haircare with a Japanese ocean botanical that's all about weightless hydration. MASAMI is high performing and salon quality without sulfates, parabens or phthalates. MASAMI is vegan, cruelty free and gender neutral and works for virtually every hair type and texture.  BeautyZana ~ born when we decided to opt for natural and non-toxic products in our own lifestyles. Most products claim to be natural but when you read the ingredient list there are a lot of extra not so nice things added. We decided to create our own line that would meet these requirements. Our goal is to offer you wonderful products without added chemicals & preservatives.  SIMPURE ~ blends Nature and Science together to formulate the best clean skincare products on the market. We are committed to offering our customers scientifically proven skincare products while being gentle on mother earth. At SIMPURE, we believe you shouldn't have to compromise your values to get life changing results. You can have powerful skincare, and feel good about your footprint. Join us December 8th in podcast for your chance to WIN! Thanks to our show sponsors at BrainLoveHealth.com and BEAMMinerals.com  

We're back, so be sure to Like ~ Comment ~ Share for your chance to win more fabulous products being featured at the Conscious Beauty Collective at the Natick Mall in Natick MA till December 31, 2022. Meet the founders of: H. Honeycup  ~ H. Honeycup creates natural skin care products dedicated to inspire you to feel good about yourself while doing good for others. We promote self-care, encourage a giving community and prefer a fun, relaxed culture which translates to our body care products. As a family affected by addiction, we donate plant-based natural products to individuals in recovery with the hope that it helps them heal both body and mind naturally. We ask our community to suggest where we can donate which makes it personal for all of us. Isle de Nature ~ Nature is a luxury that should never be taken for granted. Isle de Nature not only captures the exquisite indigenous scents of remote island paradises, but nurtures those havens by supporting the local bee populations in order to help reinforce and rebuild their ecosystems. Tune in for the Mompreneur Model Show December 1st at 1pmET and then in podcast. The contest will go till December 7th at 11:59pmPDT.  

Nutritionist Judy Palken discusses healthy food choices that can help us maintain our cardiovascular and cognitive health, keep our bones strong, and preserve muscle strength as we get older.  She provides tips for making healthy food choices every day as well as during the holiday season.  Judy Palken is a registered dietitian with a master's degree in Clinical Nutrition from Cornell University. She has spent many years working in Boston hospitals, with a specialty in cardiac nutrition. She worked in nutrition research in the Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine at UMass Medical School in Worcester. She  teaches classes in community settings, promoting healthy eating and activity for good health.  Judy was a guest speaker on the panel at eternalHealth's “Big Papi Intentional Walk” at the Natick Mall in Natick, Massachusetts along with eternalHealth's CEO Pooja Ika, and Baseball Hall of Famer David Ortiz. The "Big Papi Intentional Walk" is an eternalHealth community health and wellness initiative, created by Integrated Sports Media, where they inspire participants to  “Get Fit & Stay Active.”  eternalHealth, is a Boston based, Medicare Advantage Plan Company.  

Be sure to Like ~ Comment ~ Share for your chance to win more fabulous products being featured at The Conscious Beauty Collective at the Natick Mall in Natick MA till December 31, 2022. Elaine Wellness ~ High-quality products to help women look and feel their best from the inside out. There's so much opportunity to create community and conversation around beauty, health, wellness, and aging that has a positive, inclusive message. Very few companies are speaking to women 40+ and I'm here to fill that void. I'm building a community of women to have conversations around what it means to age well.   Buffalo Gal Organics  ~ ​Founded in 2010 by Chemist + Holistic Practitioner, Kasia Cummings, with a mission to provide quality, plant based skincare that is good for you inside + out. As a busy working Mom of two beautiful daughters, she started with a simple lotion to help their contact dermatitis.  As a Medicinal Chemist, Kasia's experience in formulation and R+D led her to dive deeper into the mechanism of how ingredients work in skin structure and how each part of the puzzle should fit for skincare that is effective, nutritive and non sensitizing. Cleo and Coco ~ Their deodorants are clincially proven to eliminate odor from day one. They glide on creamy and clear without leaving any residue while delivering a skin-nourishing boost of essential vitamins and minerals. Join us on The Mompreneur Model Show in podcast. The contest will goes till November 23rd at 11:59pmPDT.

Ready to Like ~ Comment ~ Share to WIN one of these three products being featured in our Conscious Beauty Collective Holiday Showcase Giveaway Contest.  Be sure to see all of the amazing #cleanbeautyproducts at the CBC's Popup at the Natick Mall, 125 Worcester Street, Natick MA till December 31, 2022. On today's show...your chance to win a product from either Avoila   Avoila Nourishing Face Oil A carefully crafted, easily-absorbed oil that delivers the nutrients your skin needs to look and act its very best—at any age. Organic fruit, flower and seed oils hydrate, renew and protect your skin, without clogging pores or causing breakouts. Caire Beauty ~ WHY CAIRE? WELCOME TO A NEW AGE OF SKIN CARE "WTF, Hormones Impact My Skin?!" Hormone Decline Begins at 31 & Goes Haywire After 50. Your Mama Never Had "The Talk" With You? We create award-winning formulas for mature skin that gets results. Caire Beauty's products are made in our proprietary lab by our expert team of scientists; right here in the USA. We pack $500+ of Science in FOR A LOT LESS! Find out more on November 10th in podcast. The contest goes until November 16th 11:59PDT.

In just a matter of weeks, the "Embrace" statue honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King will be unveiled on Boston Common. It was spearheaded by King Boston, a group working in connection with the Boston Foundation to promote racial and economic justice in the city. Recently, the group changed its name to Embrace Boston to better encompass their efforts. Gregory Ball, the Director of Digital Strategy and Production at Embrace Boston, joins Nichole for a discussion on the state of racial equity in the Hub. He also has an update on the memorial and details on a new cultural center that's in the works. Remember wandering your local mall back in the 80's and 90's, spending your weekends with friends eating fast food and shelling out your allowance? Malls aren't quite the same these days, but last month, a piece of retail history was opened at the Natick Mall that brought back a lot of fun memories and nostalgia. Charlene Leith and Joan Robblee, who both worked at the Mall back in the 90's, talk about their experiences back in the day and share the story of the time capsule being opened up!

Be sure to Like ~ Comment and Share to have a chance to win in our Conscious Beauty Collective Holiday Showcase Contest Giveaways!!! Be sure to see all of the amazing #cleanbeautyproducts at the CBC's Popup at the Natick Mall, 125 Worcester Street, Natick MA till December 31, 2022. On today's show...your chance to win a product from either Scentfluence.com _ ORIGINAL LUXE COLLABORATIONS. Bring the ambience of your favorite destination home with our luxe brand collaboration scents.. scent oils, candles, roomsprays, and more. Your perfect scent-spiration awaits Let their Scent Library with 65+ inspirational diffusible ambient oils help transport your home into a relaxing, uplifting, clean, or cozy oasis. EmpressNaturals.co - Formed to create a safe haven and standard for women over 40. Your skin should shine like the wisdom you've acquired during the golden years of your life. Our natural ingredients alleviate all worries and confusion from your skincare routine. No artificial ingredients or synthetic components. Your skin deserves only the best and safest products. Tune in for your chance to win on The Mompreneur Model Show November 3rd. The contest goes till November 9th at 11:59pmPDT. Thanks to BrainLoveHealth.com and BEAMMinerals.com for sponsoring our Holiday Showcase Giveaways...in keeping with our commitment to #CleanBeauty from the inside out, too! Word of Mom Radio ~ Sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life!

Like ~ Comment and Share for your chance to win a fabulous product from Oulis-Ointment, ADORAtherapy or May 11 Hair Oil as our WoMRadio/ Conscious Beauty Collective Holiday Showcase Giveaways continue. You can see all of the fabulous products at the CBC  pop-up store in Natick Mall in Boston, 1245 Worcester St, Natick, MA 01760 from now to Dec 31, 2022.  Since day one, Oulis-Ointment has been carefully crafted to nourish the skin and soul—with soothing relief that makes you feel like the best version of yourself from the inside out. With overall well-being as our top priority, we use sustainable packaging that preserves the efficacy of these ingredients—and the delicate balance of our beautiful planet. Transformation is at the very heart of the ADORAtherapy mission. Founded upon the belief that Mother Earth's abundant resources offer the ability to transform the human experience. Our aroma perfumes lift and shift your mood in the moment, allowing you to tap into your best self. Bridging the gap between salon-quality hair care and at-home remedies MAY11 is a collection of organic, vegan-friendly, cruelty-free hair oil treatments that have been shown to promote healthy hair growth at all stages and phases of the hair cycle.  Tune in for your chance to win on The Mompreneur Model Show October 27th. The contest goes till November 2nd 11:59pmPDT.

Time to Like ~ Comment ~ and Share for a chance to win a fabulous product from three brands being featured at the Conscious Beauty Collective pop-up store in Natick Mall in Boston, 1245 Worcester St, Natick, MA 01760 from Sept 1 - Dec 31, 2022.  Lamik ~Today's women of color seek out clean, natural beauty products. We launched LAMIK to give you what you want — and what you deserve: makeup made with safe, natural and organic ingredients. Our collection reveals the beauty of women like you! We support and celebrate women in all of their glory.  Hear Me Raw  ~Skincare that truly honors women because it's best for skin, their health, their budget and the world around them. It's just a few of the most effective multi-purpose treatments on earth to address your most important skin care needs and do it Powerfully. Naturally. Sustainably. Beautifully Impact-Naturals ~Most CBD products can deliver only a fraction to the body of what they promise on the label.  Their products are precisely formulated using the most beneficial ingredients in consistent amounts so you get the same thing each and every time. Impact-Naturals is part of the first FDA sanctioned studies in history regarding the safety of cannabinoids.  Join us on the Mompreneur Model Show October 20th for your chance to win. The contest goes till October 26th at 11:59pmPDT.

Lynn Power invites you to the Conscious Beauty Collective pop-up store in Natick Mall in Boston, 1245 Worcester St, Natick, MA 01760 from Sept 1 - Dec 31, 2022. We're on the first floor across from Nordstrom (next to Peloton and J. Crew). Discover our amazing collective of clean beauty and wellness brands. Michelle Harthill is founder of Meeschell.com, a marketplace dedicated specifically to non toxic, clean beauty and wellness brands and a proud sponsor of the CBC. Founder of TheWMarketplace, Kate Isler, is pleased that TWM has partnered with The Conscious Beauty Collective to offer an online selection of indie good-for-you brands you won't find in every store. Find out more from these 3 amazing women as we kick-off our Holiday Showcase Giveaway Shows with their introductions on The Mompreneur Model Show Thursday October 13th at 1pmET/10amPT and then in podcast syndication. Thanks to our show sponsors at BrainLoveHealth.com and StadiumBags.com. We continue to shine the light on No Such Thing as a Bully and thank Smith Sisters and the Sunday Drivers for our fabulous theme song, She is You. Suit Up Connecticut Campers for The PAW Patrol Experience only campstores in Norwalk! #CampPawPatrol features a series of family challenges, fun skill based activities, theme based crafts and theater programming for kids of all ages. Go to camp.com/the-paw-patrol-experience for tickets. Word of Mom Radio - sharing the wisdom of women, in business and in life.  

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Andrew Raycroft returns to the podcast. Some of you maybe know Razor from his time minding the net for the Boston Bruins, rookie of the year in 2000, or as a NESN analyst for Boston Bruins games. Or maybe you remember him during his time as co-host of this podcast in the early years! We talked to Andrew about how weird this season must be for the players, Zdeno Chara going to the CAPS, Sandwiches, concerts and the Natick Mall! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakingtheice/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breakingtheice/support

Alex Kumin (Diamond Comedy Hour) visits from Chicago to talk half days spent at the Natick Mall outside Boston, an Abercrombie group interview gone wrong, and of course the catalog classic, dELiA*s. Plus we answer a few of lifes most important questions like, wOulD YoU rAtHeR bE iN a cAve oF sNakEs oR a bAthTub fUlL oF sluGs?THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY STITCH FIX!Save 25% on your first Stitch Fix box by visiting www.stitchfix.com/mallFOLLOW ALEX:https://twitter.com/AlexKuminhttps://www.instagram.com/alex.kumin/FOLLOW MALL TALK:https://www.instagram.com/malltalkpodhttps://twitter.com/malltalkpodMALL TALK IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/mall-talkMERCH:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/malltalkpodcastSegment theme songs by @wearenicelegs

(first 30 mins of the multi hour training) Multiple law enforcement, EMS and public safety agencies participated in a large-scale, critical incident response training exercise at the Natick Mall, Sunday evening, June 2, 2019. The simulation involved multiple assailants (actors) who entered the Natick Mall after wounding a security officer, then moved through the mall inflicting harm on patrons and employees, while law enforcement and public safety entities responded.

We're opening a new store outside of Boston at Natick Mall, and to celebrate, we wanted to talk to some local design talents. You may remember me mentioning Katie Hutchison's book The New Small House on our episode with Annette Joseph. We ended up connecting with Katie and were thrilled when she agreed to join us for a live podcast episode from the floor of our brand new store! Since we're live, you'll notice lots of background noise (we apologize in advance), but we loved picking Katie's brain about living in a small house, designing a small house, and takeaways even those of us not in small houses can utilize in our own spaces! IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR: The background story of Katie book and how it came to be We talk about Katie's own house which we briefly talks about in the book The 'keys' Katie discusses in the book which each of the small houses have in common and which we can all utilize, like 'pockets for privacy' Taryn and I both talk about our experiences seeing the 'pockets of privacy' at work The variety of styles illustrated in the book We talk about the glass, kit house featured in the book How long it took the write and shoot the book How she found all of the houses for the book Ways those of us who aren't planning a large renovation can maximize the space we have We talk about the tiny house movement and how a tiny house differs from the houses in her book We talk about built-ins and how important they are for making small spaces super functional We talk about Katie's outdoor spaces and the many outdoor rooms in the book Katie tells us about her gardening mishaps, like transplanting weeds We talk about the strange things we've all found in our yard from previous owners We ask Katie about her favorite style of architect Common mistakes people make when they're designing a new home Why the answer to your home woes may not necessarily mean adding more space but reworking the space you already have Why the location of private and public spaces are so important for the way you live in your home

We're big fans of interior designer, blogger, and author Erin Gates, so when we headed to our new Boston store at Natick Mall, we knew we had to sit down with this local stylemaker. She joined us for our first live podcast recording in the front window of our brand new store to talk about designing for families, her massive home renovation, and so much more. WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE: We talk about what guys universally love and hate How one finished room can inspire a client to finish the whole house We talk about which room you should invest in and complete first She shares the topic of her new book, decorating for families and why you don't have to dumb down your decor just because you have kids and pets Why having a well-designed master bedroom is so important The misconceptions many people have about what they can and can't have in their home if they have families Why white is actually appropriate -- if you have bleach on hand! How much Erin's team has grown and how delighted they all are to have a new, organized office space The color they use in almost every project We talk about Taryn's color addiction Karen and Erin bond over their love of animal print Erin tells us all about the massive home renovation of her fixer upper Her next big project in her home renovation Her love of real estate and how she's always browsing houses We talk TVs -- what's too big and should you have one in your bedroom Erin gives everyone a rug lesson I share a story about a 'rug island' We talk about what you do when your friends asks for decor advice about a home purchase they've made Why it's fun to work on projects that are out of your comfort zone Where people can save in their budget, and where they should in vest most of their dollars

Yesterday, I shopped in this very stodgy gift shop in the swanky new section of the Natick Mall, errr, I mean The Natick Collection. (Hoity-toity enough for ya?) This is the kind of store that usually features music like Yanni or Enya or something else from that blah, new-agey, mind-numbing genre in their overhead play, so you'll forget about why you're there and buy an overpriced Willow Tree angel. You know the store. It's the one with the sales lady that wears prissy sweater sets, reeks of Shalimar, and has sports bifocals hanging from a chain around her neck. I strolled in to look at greeting cards, and I was astonished to hear actual rock music. I had to look around! Am I in the right place? I could swear that's Sonic Youth I'm hearing. This, of course, shook my world. What if I walked into Hot Topic and heard Barry Manilow singing Can't Smile Without You? What if I headed into Gymboree and heard Slipknot blaring while mommies shopped for outfits for their kidlets? That would happen in bizarro world! Perhaps the gift store clerk flipped the wrong switch and had no idea how to rectify the situation, or maybe she was just a rock and roller under all of the mall sales lady clothing. Who knows. But hearing Teen Age Riot while I skimmed through the birthday cards was a rare treat that I'm certain will not reoccur. This leads to the flashback. I was tempted to play that great Sonic Youth song, but during the drive home, I started thinking about when it was released. 1988. Lots of good, lasting tunage came out that year, including Tracy Chapman's debut, Fisherman's Blues from The Waterboys, and The Traveling Wilburys' Vol. 1. I think the Pixies' released Surfer Rosa in 88, as well. I'm know I'm leaving out some choice releases, but I had to focus on the traffic and avoid the Massholes surrounding me, waiting to cut me off at any moment. Today's flashback is from The Traveling Wilburys, Vol. 1. I've chosen a couple of deep cuts from the album, Tweeter and the Monkey Man, featuring Dylan on lead vocal and a definite Jeff Lynne production sound, and Not Alone Any More, the Roy Orbison showcase song.

Listen now or subscribe to the podcast feed! This week, Steve's not babysitting, unusual debris on route 495, throwing random objects out the window, opinionated license plates, the den of iniquity that is the Auburn Mall, the saddest play place ever, escaping the Pizza Hut parking lot, Brain Age 2, and the opening of the Natick Mall... er, Natick Collection. Music: "Fly in FOrm" by The Vital Might, courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network Intro Music: "Pocketbook" by Derek K Miller Outro Music: "Remember Hope" by Farewell Redemption Podcasts Mentioned: Geek Survival Guide Shelly's Podcast Love Long and Prosper Barely Podcasting Life on Tap Mostly News Technorati Tags: Podcasts Boston Massachusetts New England Feedback: Feel free to e-mail us at WickedGoodPodcast|at|gmail.com or call us at 206-600-MASS(6277)!