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Servicing Foxx Inc: Part 4 Trouble In Paradise By PtmcPilot listen to the ►Podcast at Steamy Stories. As a brief recap, I had separated from the Navy a few weeks ago after six years in submarines. Growing bored of lounging around my parents' house, I began a job search, and to my surprise I found myself in an interview a short time later. An interview, believe it or not, that ended with my having sex with my hiring manager. My job, should I choose to accept it, was to sexually service the women of Foxx Inc. Just based on the interview, it was good work if you can get it. It was 10 hundred hours on the first Thursday of my first week at Foxx Inc. when I was reminded that, as much fun as it was, fucking, or rather servicing, the women of the firm was still a job. The best, most awesome, craziest fun job possible, yes, but still a job. 10:00 when I received my first all-too-terse email from HR, the delectable Ms. Olson. It was a calendar appointment for 10:15 under the title, "Performance Review." This made me not a little nervous. After all, I'd been on the job for all of three days and a wakeup. That morning had started with an off the hook romp with a tiny blonde from bookkeeping. I thought it had gone pretty darn well, yet here I was, not fifteen minutes after showering post romp, when this performance review threw a monkey wrench into the works. There was no doubt the blonde and the review were connected, and it was very much bothering me that I did not know why. I was finishing my second bottle of pineapple juice for the morning when I heard the click and Ms. Olson walked into my office. I stood, said, "Good morning," and gestured to a chair. Her look was unusually serious as she took the offered seat. She looked at me with a level gaze and said, "Really Mr. Jeffries. I thought the first complaint would take longer than three days." "Complaint?" I repeated, trying to remain calm even as I contemplated losing the best job in the history of employment. She raised an eyebrow and leaned back in the chair. Yes, but more of a, 'I asked for the dressing on the side' than a 'I demand this person be fired' kind of complaint. I let out a breath I hadn't known I'd been holding. She continued, "I'd like to be sure I have the facts straight before we discuss corrective action." Once again, it was unreal how well her phrasing matched with my nuclear submarine background. She seemed to be waiting on me, so I simply said, "Of course, that makes sense." "Good," she said. "Now, let's begin at the beginning. When Ms. Cartwright came into your office this morning at 0 9 15, did she present her secondary badge?" "Yes, she did." "Presuming you examined it, what codes did you see?" she asked, her expression still stern. I thought about it for only a second, the combination was a vivid memory. It was a bit difficult to be this direct with her even after working here a few days. "Well, from top to bottom, NCL, FFK, ANO and CAN." "I'm impressed by your memory of the codes, but I am more interested in what they meant to you." I shifted in my seat and she immediately noticed. The eyebrow went up again. "Don't get bashful on me Thomas, I'm quite serious," she said. I cleared my throat, then said, "Yes, well, those mean; 1.       name calling, er, 2.       face fucking, 3.       anal only, and 4.       come wherever you like that I didn't say to avoid " She smiled, but with clarity rather than mirth. "Good, of course you are correct. Now that we are clear on terminology and meaning, I have a few questions for you as I try to determine what really happened during your encounter earlier. Please answer as succinctly as you can." She waited for me to nod my understanding before continuing. "Mr. Jeffries," she said like an attorney examining a witness, "when you had your cock in Ms. Cartwright's mouth, would you characterize the event more as fellatio or facefucking?" You know, even after a crazy few days, this woman could leave me speechless. "I, er, well," I stammered. Her expression did not change, "I'm fairly sure you comprehend the difference, Mr. Jeffries, do you not?" I nodded, "I do." Rather than prompting me, she waited for me to speak. I finally did. "I would have to say more like fellatio." She smiled again, the same hard smile of an attorney winning a point. "That was her account as well. Now, how many times did you use a derogatory term with her, like cunt or slut?" This was a really fucked up Thursday, I have to say. "Once or twice? I guess? I don't really remember." "Is it possible that your execution of 'name calling'", she used air quotes, "was limited to one use of the term 'slut'?" I sighed, "Yes." She nodded, "Now, did you, or did you not touch her anus with one or more fingers?" My mouth fell open before I could catch it. I stammered, "Um, yes, yes I did. But," "What Mr. Jeffries? Are you going to provide some kind of reason for the unwanted touching?" she scolded me. "Well, I thought," "You thought the unwanted touching was actually wanted?" "Well, no, I thought it was necessary to," "Stop!" she barked. I say barked because she raised her voice suddenly. I mean, it wasn't a yell or a scream, just something akin your Chief saying "shut it!" "I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume your actions were intended to lubricate Ms. Cartwright prior to penetration. Would that be correct?" Again I let out a breath. It seemed odd to be on the verge of getting canned for the offense of lubing up a coworkers asshole before you plowed her. Then again, that I should find that odd was the weirdest kind of surreal. "Yes, Ms. Olson, that was my intent." She nodded. "And why do you suppose, you essentially had Ms. Olson perform fellatio rather than fucking her face, as she requested?" When I did not immediately answer she added, "And why did you simply call her a slut once when she requested name calling?" Now that kind of threw me for a loop, and my expression must have said so. I didn't have an answer right away. She used the "60 Minutes" interview technique and remained quiet, staring at me while I tried to compose an answer. After some time I said quietly, "Because I'm not entirely comfortable doing those things." Now her face broke into an honest, warm smile. "Okay Tom, now we can talk." She stood and slowly paced around the room. "Tell me, have any of the women here asked you to pinch them quite hard?" "Sure," I said quickly. "Ah. And have any of them wanted you to pull their hair? Pin their arms down?" "Um, yes," I said. "Okay. Assuming that those things are generally more uncomfortable than pressing lube into one's ass, why do you suppose you were okay not questioning their requests?" she said, and stopped to look at me. Her expression was kind of like a teacher, waiting for me to figure out the right answer. It took a minute before something registered. It did not make me feel better. I suddenly had the realization that while my 'hard no's' were off the table, everything else was expected of the PBS. "I suppose because I like to do those things." She smiled, pleasantly. She sat down again. "That is a very enlightened thing for a twenty something to figure out. I'm once again quite pleased with myself for finding and hiring you. Yes, you are entirely correct. You are a considerate, caring, and talented lover. And as you have only your experience as a guide, you will find Foxx Inc. is both simpler and more challenging. You don't need to figure out what these women want. Your job is to provide what they need. What they ask for. Mostly they will ask for it directly, and that is their responsibility. But it may be challenging if what they want is not typically your cup of tea. If you had throat fucked Jenny Cartwright until she couldn't talk for a day, that would be on her. If you had pounded her ass so she worked standing up for a week, that would be on her. Asking you to throat fuck her and instead requiring her to blow you, is on you." Again, I was deeply intrigued. She went on, "If I want to get reamed with no lube, then all I have to do is put ANO on my badge and present my ass to you without getting ready." She saw I was still staring, "Most, if not all, wouldn't do that." I gulped, "I'm not sure how to go about that level of acting." She stood and shrugged, "Not my problem. However, I am prepared to give you a bit of training." "Training?" I said. The confusion no doubt obvious on my face. She smirked, "First a couple of thoughts. Psych yourself up, give yourself a moment to get into character. It need not be instantaneous, especially if the request throws you for a loop. But yes, training." She turned to leave, but looked back at me as she put her hand on the door handle, "And for that, Ms. Cartwright will be back to reassess you at 13 hundred. Do make me proud Thomas." And with that she left. I pondered my future for a good ten minutes before I returned to one of my favorite movie quotes, "There is no fate but what we make." And that meant I had to accept one thing above all else, get off on whatever the woman wanted. After another ten minutes I was still wondering if I could do it. I sat and stared at the ceiling until just after noon, then went to the cafeteria to get lunch. As I have not mentioned it until now, the uniform I sported that day was that of a brown truck deliveryman, complete with brown socks and sneakers. The deliveryman's name was 'Hank.' If Ms. Cartwright had said anything untoward about me after our morning encounter, none of the women eating lunch seemed to be affected. Those that knew me, and those that just knew who I was, either looked at me and smirked, grinned, gave me no notice or perhaps a slight wave. Cindy, aka Velma, from IT caught my eye and gestured me to come over. She looked at my name tag as I sat down across from her. "Hey, Hank, how are you today?" I shrugged and she added, "I guess you don't have a delivery for me this afternoon?" "Truth is I don't really know the delivery schedule," I said without much enthusiasm as I dug into my sandwich. Cindy gave me a long wink, "No? From what I heard you need to make a couple of deliveries to the, ah, rear entrance. If you get my meaning." I swallowed heavily, "I see. And if you were making such a delivery, would you have any advice?" Her face lit up with a full smile, "Well, as you know, I tend to take my deliveries via the main entrance. But from what I've heard, the loading dock back there is reinforced. You could really just slam into it and the delivery van and the dock would be just fine. But that's just the packages, mostly. You could deposit any, ah, loads, through the back door, or right on the front porch." When I didn't say anything she leaned forward, resting her considerable chest on the table and lowering her voice, "Or perhaps I need to be more blunt?" "No, no," I said quietly, "that's not necessary. But how did," She silenced me with a very brief gesture, "Jenny is a talker, and between us, the least likely person you would ever expect to be a sub, and then only sometimes." At this point I was sporting a half woody and my thoughts about my 13 hundred meeting had changed quite a bit. "Thanks Cindy. I'm really looking forward to another romp with Velma." She smiled broadly, "I'm sure she is as well." And with that we concluded our meals in relative silence. Back in my office I had about thirty minutes to consider how to play my 'do over', as we used to say in the Navy, before the arrival of one Jenny Cartwright. It was right about then that I remembered a small box in the top left hand drawer of my desk, labeled, 'In Case Of Emergency.' That seemed a bit strong for my current situation, but I opened the drawer and picked up the box to check it out. Opening it I spied what looked like a couple dozen diamond shaped blue pills. Well, that was one way to be sure you could get hard, but that wasn't really my problem. Truth is, knowing that Jenny wanted me to use her mouth and her ass had me nearly ready to go. And then my memory flashed back to my interview last Friday. To Ms. Olson's mention of a former girlfriend and lover, Tilly, and some of the crazy encounters we'd had. On one such occasion she had somehow acquired a couple tabs of viagra and suggested we spent the weekend 'sport fucking' as she called it. Aside from having to force my erection into submission with ice a couple times (that 4 hour erection warning was one I took seriously), we'd fucked literally for hours. Only stopping to come up for air, food and water. By the middle of the weekend we'd figured out how to only stop for restroom breaks. But there was a particular thing I'd discovered about myself that weekend, and a certain Ms. Cartwright was about to be the beneficiary of that knowledge. I made a quick call to Ms. Olson about a closely related topic, and she confirmed I was on solid ground unless Ms. Cartwright let me know otherwise. At a quarter to one I took half a tablet, sat behind my desk, and waited for my 'service' appointment. Promptly at 13 hundred the key reader chimed and the door lock 'clicked' loudly. Entering my office was Jenny Cartwright. Blonde, very attractive, modest b-cup breasts, and now sporting a skirt and three inch heels. Her expression was neutral as she regarded me, "Mr. Jeffries," she said. I gestured her to come forward, "Don't know who the fuck that is." I poked a thumb toward my name tag, "Name's Hank. And you must be the cunt tried to get me fired this morning." To my surprise and pleasure, she seemed surprised and taken aback. That, or she was a really great actress. "Lemme see your badge already," I said, and she handed it to me. While her card this morning had been labeled with a list, now it was a word cloud, and with all the code words in the same size font there was clearly no priority. Taking a deep breath I paused and considered what was there. Name calling, face fucking, choking, ass fucking, and come pretty much anywhere you like. I didn't need to check to know I was sporting an iron hard cock. I backed the chair away from my desk and stood, proudly displaying said cock as I had taken off my shorts and underwear. Again she seemed surprised. "Get on your knees and open your mouth, bitch, or I'll let Ms. Olson know what really happened this morning." When she didn't immediately move to do so, I went right up to her, put my hands firmly around her neck and squeezed just enough to show I meant it. As I pressed down she sank to her knees. I relinquished my grip on her throat and gathered up a handful of her shoulder length hair. When I poked my cock against her lips and she didn't open her mouth, I used my other hand to pinch her nose closed. She looked up at me with a bit of fear in her eyes, and the second she exhaled I jammed my cock into her open mouth. I got grazed by a couple teeth, but I wasn't deterred. Her hands pushed at my thighs as I held myself halfway into her mouth. "I'm pretty sure you've got the talented tongue of a slut, so get using it," I said as I started to thrust slowly in and out of her mouth. She responded as she had this morning, rather enthusiastically running her tongue over the head of my cock. But this time, I knew that was the wrong move. It was time to start making her earn what she wanted. When I heard her exhale I thrust my cock slowly and fully into her mouth and back into her throat. Her eyes popped and she looked up at me as I held myself there, blocking her windpipe. She batted at my thighs, and after a count of ten I pulled back and watched as she coughed, spit, and gasped for air. The instant she had a breath I started to fuck her mouth with slow, long strokes. She gagged a little, and I didn't let it stop me. I repeated this move, keeping her guessing as to when she would get to breathe and just how deep I would go. The viagra was helping me hold off, but just barely. It was after several minutes of this I noticed her hands were busy under her skirt. "So the slut gets off on a face fucking, huh?" And with that I actually tried to fuck her throat like a cunt for about a minute. By the end her face was a complete mess and the smell of sex in the air was strong. It appeared I might be on the right track after all. Still controlling the movement of her head with a handful of her hair, I pulled out of her mouth and pressed her onto her back in the middle of the fluffy rug. I threw her skirt upward, then pulled her top up over her breasts. Her hands had gone back to rubbing her cunt and she wasn't wearing any panties. I let go of her hair and put my hand on her throat, pushing enough to let her know I was still in charge. Kneeling between her thighs, I pushed one leg back then placed the head of my cock against her asshole. "Always nice to see a dirty cunt play with herself while I pound her ass." She was looking me right in the eye as I started to push forward. To my surprise, she was clenched. Well, I figured, if that's what she wants. And with that I bucked into her with all my power. I did not anticipate what happened next. Her back arched, her breath caught, her eyes flew wide open and then rolled back, and she came like a bomb. She didn't make a lot of noise, but as I fucked her delightful ass she bucked and thrashed and moaned and squeaked like some kind of crazy ride at a sex carnival. I swear you almost needed cowboy training to stay in the saddle. After twenty or so seconds she seemed to come back to earth, which is when she looked at me in surprise, "You, you're still going?" she panted. At this I decided it was time to end round one and give her a reward. I moved my hand once again to her hair and held her head to the floor. "Since my little ass-slut asked for it," I said, feeling myself getting very close to coming. She seemed to try and push at me, and that tripped the trigger. At once I withdrew from the tightness that was her ass and crawled up next to her face. She might have tried to look away, but I held her in place as I groaned aloud as my climax hit. I burst all over her face, covering her with shot after shot as my ejaculation went on. She sputtered as my come landed on her mouth, then her eyes and forehead. I shouted as I peaked, then shuddered as I squirted a bit more on her. And now it was time for the surprise. Letting go of her hair I grabbed both ankles and flipped her onto her belly. Straddling her ass I once again lined up my cock with her ass. That weekend with Tilly had revealed that while on viagra I could enjoy a refractory period without actually losing my erection, provided I kept the stimulation to a minimum. So I wasn't exactly sure how this was going to play out when I unceremoniously sank my cock back into her ass. I was greeted with a guttural 'Ugh' as I pushed into her ass. I moved very little, and while she seemed to be trying to do so, my weight was positioned to all but prevent that. I held myself inside her, my hips hard up against her ass. She turned her come covered face to look at me, "Still, hard?" "Nice cunt like you has such a great ass, it's really motivating." I gave her a stroke now and then, careful to never let my head past her tight sphincter. I could tell by her movements she was getting restless. She'd already come once, I'd come on her face, and yet here I was firmly ensconced in her ass...and hard as anything ever was. She bucked her hips a couple of times, groaned, then clenched her ass around me. Still, she said nothing. Finally, after more than a few minutes and with her still anally impaled on my (happily proud of it) still quite hard cock, she turned that come covered visage toward me, tried to blow some hair (that was stuck stuck to her face with come) out of her face and said in a low and tired voice, "How, how are you still going?" I leered at her, putting my hands in the small of her back and shifting my weight to them as I pulled mostly out of her. With her now deliciously pinned under me, I grunted, "We're just getting started." And I lunged into her, to be rewarded with a grunt of her own. I worked my strokes up to a full on rapid pounding, urged on by the feeling that I now knew I'd be able to come again. After a good few minutes of this, she began moaning. And that was when things changed a bit. As her moaning got louder she was starting to try and say something, but it was like my cock kept forcing her breath out. She was kind of frantically wiggling under me, and it looked like she was trying to get her hands under her, but she couldn't. Then I heard her moan something, "So, unnggh, clooose," she said. As I continued to pound her without mercy, she was groaning out those words like a mantra. "So," pant, pant, "close." Over and over. And then, "Please." Slowing just a bit, I said, "Please what?" "Got. To. Touch. My, ugh, clit." "I don't know, nice ass slut like you? That must be terrible," I said. "Please!" She pleaded. "And why should I after all the trouble you've caused me? I'm about to fill you up whether or not you get off." "What do you want?" she asked. "Oh no, I'm not falling for that, but I do think your clenching asshole is just what I need to finish myself." On a down stroke I held myself fully inside her, seized her wrists and held them behind her with one of my hands. Then, I shifted us so we were on our sides, and I moved her top leg back over me, spreading her lewdly. I put my free fingers to her mouth,"get 'em wet." And she did without protest. I renewed my pounding of her ass and her breathing got really shallow. I figured she must be so close it nearly hurt. "Tell me exactly what you want me to do with your cunt." "Ugh, tug my clit. Please." I kept up my pace, and when I knew I was close I said, "I'm going to make you come now, because it'll feel great for me," and with that I took her clit between my fingers and began to pull it up and down, pinched between her slippery smooth lips. The result was immediate. She grunted, her whole body seized up, and then she started to let out a wail. The subsequent spasming of her ass sent me over the edge as well, and I erupted into her ass. I continued to pump her rear full of cum as I slammed against her ass with every thrust. By the time I was done, she'd become a limp, tired out noodle. Finally spent, I pulled out of her with a distinct squelching sound, and turned to go use the facilities. "Nice fuck, I guess you can stick around." After relieving myself I opened the door to find her holding her clothes and waiting for her turn. Her face was a mess, but her expression was a nice mix of satisfaction, exhaustion, and 'I've just been thoroughly fucked.' She passed me without saying anything. I smiled to myself as I put my brown shorts back on and resumed my seat behind the table. She emerged a few minutes later, looking much more presentable; however, it appeared the 'I just got rogered but good' expression was going to be around a bit longer. As she reached the door she turned to me and said, "Have a good afternoon, Hank." I nodded, "It's off to a good start so far." About twenty minutes later I was working on rehydrating when my phone rang, "PBS," I said. I recognized Ms. Olson's voice at once, "You were an excellent find, Tom. I understand there is some special technique I need to learn more about?" I chuckled, "Reserved for only the hardest cases, Ms. Olson." "Touche, Mr. Jeffries, touche," and she hung up. After the last several hours I decided to take a nap, and I was still soundly asleep when I awakened to the feeling of a breast being pressed against my lips. I parted my lips and fastened onto a nipple. An unknown voice said, "I'm glad you're awake now." As the breast and nipple pulled back, I saw an asian looking woman I did not immediately recognize. She tugged at my shorts and I lifted my hips obligingly as I looked at her badge. FOX, VSX and NIX, it read. That translated to my mind as 'I'm going to blow you, and then I'm going to fuck you, and please do anything and everything with my breasts that you like.' Her breasts were on the largish side, but not huge, and she knelt on the couch next to me as she took my cock into her mouth. I relaxed back into the cushions and enjoyed playing with her tits as she blew me. It was a great combination. After several minutes she pulled off me and told me to lay on the rug (which I had changed out after mashing Ms. Cartwright's come covered face into it an hour ago). As I repositioned, she removed her clothes and draped them over a chair. Her pubic hair was limited to a fine strip, and her lips were visibly wet and flared. She straddled my hips and leaned forward, offering her breasts to me. I mauled them with my hands, my tongue, my lips, my teeth, and pinched and kneaded them for all I was worth. Moments into this she was moaning like crazy, and she angled her hips and took me inside her. With the viagra still in my system I was hard as a pipe. My partner, now identified as Janey Soo, clearly approved as she rode me like I was a proverbial bucking bronco. However, this bronco was ready to be broken, so I just lay there and let her do all the work. Well, that and I continued my thorough enjoyment of her tits. Her pace picked up and she was madly riding me, sliding her hips back and forth and quickly stroking us both toward a climax. "Suck 'em and nibble on them, Hank. Time for the finish," she said. I did as she asked, squeezing her full tits with a firm grip and sucking on her nipples like my life depended on it. She groaned, then said, "Come in me, Hank. Come in my cunt." Next to someone saying 'come on my face,' those are the words that get me every time. I groaned and grunted to let her know I was about to come, and she did not disappoint. Somehow her stride got just a bit faster, but stayed right on a steady pace. I felt myself go over the edge and knew she would have a full cunt soon. My verbalizations triggered her, and then her gyrations got a bit wilder. She rode me through a great climax, complete with handfuls and mouthfuls of tits and nipples. What a happy way to go. Finished, she leaned down and kissed me, hard, on the mouth. It was a kiss full of passion even though we had both just come. My hands, of course, never let go of her tits. And when she broke the kiss and started to rise, I still had a firm grip on them. Placing her hands over mine she gently pulled them away. "You've got to let go now," she said with a smirk. I grinned and laced my fingers behind my head. She stood and started dressing. "Until the next time," I said. She blew me a kiss, "Looking forward to it." And just like that, the day that started so poorly ended quite nicely. Oh, I should mention that I had many, many more odd encounters with Ms. Cartwright, and the most unexpected of those is worth its own, out of sequence, story. By PtmcPilot for Literotica

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Does anyone remember that series, New Canadian Literature (NCL), produced by McClelland & Stewart? In this interview, Linda discusses the very much new and improved series, Kanata Classics (15:06), with Stephanie Sinclair, the publisher of McClelland & Stewart -- with special guest feature, Holly, her cat. A co-editor in her own right (with her sister, Sara Sinclair), she produced You Were Made for this World (7:55) and A Steady Brightness of Being (8:02, conceived and developed in 2020, before Stephanie began working with McClelland & Stewart). Kanata Classics is Sinclair's answer to NCL, although Kanata Classics has a much broader view in terms of who is included, represented, and celebrated within its purview - and it has a much broader reach, extending beyond Canadian borders. Kanata Classics, launched in July of this year, 2025, features six books a year from a range of Indigenous and Canadian writers. Beautifully crafted and produced, with covers and design by Kelly Hill, Kanata Classics in its first year features Halfbreed by Maria Campbell (the restored edition!), Ru by Kim Thúy, Medicine Walk by Richard Wagamese, Bear by Marian Engel, Island by Alistair MacLeod and Nishga by Jordan Abel – and, of course, listeners will remember Linda had interviewed Jordan Abel in Episode 18 of Season 2. Other references include Cody Caetano (2:51), Joshua Whithead (3:30), Jessica Johns (3:34), Billy-Ray Belcourt (2:53) and Niigaan Sinclair (15:40). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

España recibió en agosto 11,7 millones de pasajeros internacionales, un 5,4 % más que en el mismo mes de 2024, según Turespaña. Entre enero y agosto el total asciende a 75,4 millones, con Reino Unido como principal emisor y aumentos destacados desde mercados como China, Corea del Sur, Brasil, Argentina y Colombia.La española Global Exchange se ha convertido en la mayor empresa de cambio de moneda del mundo, superando a la británica Travelex. La compañía opera ya en 84 aeropuertos y alcanza presencia en 30 países, tras su reciente entrada en Japón.Aena invertirá 12.888 millones de euros en los aeropuertos españoles entre 2027 y 2031, más del triple que en el periodo anterior. El plan, anunciado por el presidente del Gobierno, Pedro Sánchez, prioriza atender el aumento del tráfico aéreo, mejorar la experiencia de los pasajeros y reforzar la sostenibilidad ambiental.El interés por la movilidad sostenible en España creció un 190 % en 2025, con Madrid y Barcelona liderando la adopción de bicicletas y servicios de carsharing eléctricos. Un estudio de Semrush sobre 5 millones de consultas online refleja que ciudades como Zaragoza, Valencia, Sevilla y Bilbao también muestran un aumento de interés, mientras que el perfil de usuario incluye tanto mayores de 45 años como jóvenes interesados en patinetes eléctricos.La temporada de cruceros 2025-2026 consolida a España como puerto clave en Europa, con Barcelona, Málaga, Palma y Vigo como principales puntos de embarque. Navieras como Marella, Costa, MSC, Royal Caribbean y NCL reforzarán itinerarios y flota, apostando por buques más eficientes y la diversificación de destinos en el Mediterráneo y el Atlántico.Turkish Airlines ha comenzado a operar vuelos a Sevilla, que se convierte en su sexto destino en España tras Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Málaga y Bilbao. La aerolínea amplía así su conectividad en el sur de Europa, ofreciendo nuevas oportunidades para el turismo y los negocios.

My wife and I just came back from a 7 day cruise from Seward Alaska to Vancouver in Canada. One of the stops was a port of call created specifically for the cruising industry called Icy Strait Point. This port is built into the side of an island off the coast of Alaska. Most people on the ship would have enjoyed the fresh cooked salmon, and marvelled at the numerous souvenir shops sprinkled throughout this manufactured village. I on the other hand looked at it through the lens of a real estate investment. Cruise lines are often looking for ports that charge low landing fees. These fees amount to huge sums over time. That's why each major cruise line has built their own beach club at a private island in the Bahamas. They get a day at the beach with no port fees or landing fees. The investment structure for Icy Strait Point is a unique partnership where the Huna Totem Corporation, an Alaska Native village corporation, maintains full ownership and operational control, while major cruise lines act as key investors. This model allows the native corporation to retain sovereignty while securing the capital needed for port development.The investment came primarily from NCL and Royal Caribbean which gives these cruise lines preferential access to the port. Icy Strait Point is fully owned and operated by the Huna Totem Corporation, which represents more than 1,550 Alaska Native shareholders. All profits from the port are reinvested back into the community of Hoonah. When you travel, don't just eat the fish and buy a t-shirt, look behind the curtain at the investment structure. ------------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1)   iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-estate-espresso-podcast/id1340482613)   Website: [www.victorjm.com](http://www.victorjm.com)   LinkedIn: [Victor Menasce](http://www.linkedin.com/in/vmenasce)   YouTube: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](http://www.youtube.com/@victorjmenasce6734)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/realestateespresso](http://www.facebook.com/realestateespresso)   Email: [podcast@victorjm.com](mailto:podcast@victorjm.com)  **Y Street Capital:** Website: [www.ystreetcapital.com](http://www.ystreetcapital.com)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital](https://www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital)   Instagram: [@ystreetcapital](http://www.instagram.com/ystreetcapital)  

In tonight's jam-packed episode, we dove into our excitement for the upcoming cruise aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's (NCL) brand-new ship, the Aqua!

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Iga Motylska a Travel Journalist and the Founder of Eagerjourneys.com about Iga's 7-night, 8-day cruise around the Greek isles and Turkey with NCL. Her itinerary started in Athens and she visited the Greek islands of Santorini, Mykonos and Rhodes, as well as Kusadasi, Istanbul in Turkey. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We just wrapped up an unforgettable trip to Greece, sailed on Norwegian's brand new NCL Aqua, and said an emotional goodbye to Ozzy. This episode is personal, honest, and full of real travel moments — no fluff.Come for the views, stay for the chaos.Cruise talk, food stops, laughs, and some feelings too. This one's got it all.

A review of Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Gem on a three-night cruise from PortMiami to Nassau, Bahamas and Great Stirrup Cay, NCL's private island. 

游轮重度爱好者的我们又做了一次游轮！这次选的是NCL公司，坐过之后就算是集齐最普遍的三大游轮公司勋章，来给大家分享一下我们的横评！[1:05] 6次游轮经历都是哪儿？[5:40] 游轮线路其实比公司更重要，线路梳理：美洲、欧洲、亚洲、大洋洲[14:00] 为什么我们选择去地中海和北欧坐游轮？[17:50] 邮轮公司大比拼（NCL，皇家加勒比，MSC，歌诗达）之美食天堂和地狱[32:20] NCL Prima/MSC Eurobia/RC Oasis of the Sea三艘大船：从电梯到泳池娱乐儿童托管[42:40] 游轮健身房点评（可能只有这个频道有了吧[46:40] 美国平权的梦想我在皇家加勒比上真的看到了:)[51:00] NCL服务差到我每天都在闻崽姐的粑粑味[1:08:00] 看到鲸鱼的那一点小震撼相关内容：详见小宇宙专题管理《04 旅行voice log》 每一场旅行都有太多故事Ep.40 地中海游轮旅行，从五渔村到Capri，现在我们只能望梅止渴Ep.121 今天旅行规划你有了吗？游轮攻略给你们出好了！Ep.159 “捡便宜”的阿联酋抠门旅行，就是每天都期待着旅行的结束【关于Passion Fruits】欢迎来到一对普通夫妻Eric和莎莎的Marriage Therapy从恋爱、结婚、生娃，万事都在改变，但我们希望不变的是我们内心对于喜爱事物的热情。所以Passion Fruits不是百香果，是我们用对生命的热情去探讨健康的生活方式、自我追寻的旅途，还有日常的那些碎碎念。【主理人】Eric：15年篮球玩家退役 10年康复撸铁 4年赛车手 2年Crossfiter 1年铁三运动员莎莎：藤校毕业创业5年的yogi MomentZ迷之创始人微博小红书抖音如果有就都是@莎莎Pluss@楼长Eric听友群vx+：momentz0518

Cruise day 6. Nice results. At sea. 3 Hr Blackjack session. Important info on NCL casino.

660. The physical and emotional pain you have worked through is your gift to give to humanity and Joey Corona proves it. Joey Corona is a lifelong Meta Mover, Movement catalyst, motivator, and longevity expert. He holds a master's degree in Physical Education and Exercise Physiology from Florida International University (where he competed on the men's golf team) and a post-grad certification in Golf Biomechanics from the Chek institute and The Titleist Performance Institute. He recently added a bachelor's and master's degree in golf stroke engineering from The Golfing Machine. His golf accomplishments include the Illinois Junior college championship and the Chicago City Amateur Championship as well as 35 other titles. He is a devout Black Belt Martial Artist in Shotokan Karate. After grad school, Joey went to Sea with Norwegian Cruise Line as Onboard Fitness Director heading their Sports Afloat Program and traveling the World. While with NCL he interviewed over 500 professional athletes as NCL became the Official Cruise Line of the NFLPA, Major League Baseball, the PGA, NHL, AVP, NHL, NASCAR, and the NBA. After ships, he directed the "Sports Afloat" program from NCL's home offices. As a yoga teacher, he has attained E-RYT status, the highest credential of the Yoga Alliance. His students include Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Alicia Silverstone, Vanessa Williams, Boris Becker, Vince Vaughn, Isaiah Thomas, and Gabrielle Anwar. Currently, he works with Olympic gold medal boxer Cool Hand Luke Campbell and World Middleweight Champion Vitaly Kopelynko. He was the official yoga teacher for the Michael Jordan Celebrity Golf Tournament at the Ocean Club in the Bahamas. And the creator of GolfYoga. The professional golfers that he has taught include Jim McLean, Erik Compton, Willy Pumarol, Veronica Felibert, Helen Alfredson, Charlotta Sorenstam, and Jill McGill. He was recently invited to teach at the National Yoga Journal Conference. Joey combines his quick wit, levity, command of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, and his love of music into a sensational movement experience. He teaches his signature Yoga program exclusively in the Miami area at LaGorce Country Club, Trump National Doral Golf Resort and Spa, The Continuum, Fisher Island Spa, Anatomy @ 1220, and the Equinox Fitness Centers. He has appeared on The Today Show, Fox and Friends Live, Deco Drive and contributed articles for Fit Magazine, Golf for Women, and Shape. "There is absolutely no better human movement protocol Than Yoga. After 5000 years of testing, yoga has proven itself and is the finest longitudinal study of health science known to man. “Some people move Mountains, I move People!” Joey says about his passion for instructing Yoga.  

In this episode of the Where We Roam Podcast, John and Dayna spill the (salt-rimmed) tea on the newly renovated Margaritaville at Sea Islander. After a $150 million refresh and a wave of influencer hype, does this tropical-themed cruise deliver paradise—or disappointment? Dayna breaks down her 5-night cruise from Tampa to Key West and Cozumel, covering everything from refurbished rooms and Jimmy Buffett-themed decor to murky pool water, drink package surprises, and sushi served... during karaoke?

John Chernesky, the SVP of North American Sales at NCL, has spent more than three decades in travel, but only just celebrated his two-year anniversary with NCL. In this episode, Chernesky takes some time to talk to TMR's Dan McCarthy about raising twins, celebrating Prince, and grading NCL's partnership with the travel trade.

Is it just me or has the cost of playing bingo on your average cruise ship (as opposed to Bingo Cruises), gotten out of control? Especially since the amount of actual games being played is minimal. That's one of things on my mind. The other is, where are all the bingo players I typically see going? Are they burning out?

Elisabeth Kwak Hefferin, author of the just-released guidebook Frommer's Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks was our first guest, followed by Frommers.com's Editor in Chief Jason Cochran who just returned from a cruise on NCL's newest ship.

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In this episode Tommy Covers: A new permanent residential cruise ship Virgin Voyages entertainment NCL takes delivery of a new ship Carnival takes back the title Smoke on the water in the BVI Trade wars between the US and Canada And much, much more

Andy Stuart, former president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and now co-chairman of host agency Trevello Travel Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about what he's been up to since he left NCL in 2019. Now Stuart, long known as a supporter of the travel agency business, has ended up as co-chairman and investor in Trevello, a Canadian host travel agency that is now expanding into the U.S. through the acquisition of Gifted Travel Network. For more information, visit www.trevello.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.  

The 3rd largest cruise line in the world - listen in to what makes NCL special.

Will is on a plane going to the Tour Down Under, so it makes perfect sense that we have Senior Tech Editor Josh Ross in to talk all about marsupial pouches on bikes... right? Today's conversation was all about our worst rides of 2024. Alvin got a series of unfortunate flat tires. Josh went to bonktown and back. And Levy? He had some serious GI issues that forced him into a hotel room. We also talk about the untimely death of the NCL (National Cycling League), our experiences with AI coaching on the bike, a new carbon adventure gravel fork from No. 6, and a whole lot more. This one's a bit longer than normal, but we had a lot of fun with it, and we hope you will too! Visit Velo here - https://velo.outsideonline.com/featured How a LinkedIn post spelled demise for the NCL - https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-racing/the-national-cycling-league-is-officially-dead/ Our experiences with an AI coach - https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-gear/review-coachcat-ai-cycling-coach/ All about that new carbon gravel fork - https://velo.outsideonline.com/gravel/gravel-gear/no-6s-new-carbon-adventure-fork-hits-the-sweet-spot/

NCL's New Brand Ambassador is the lead story on Friday Travel and Cruise Industry Podcast, January 3, 2025 with Chillie Falls, LIVE from Miami's Intercontinental Hotel. American actor Eric Stonestreet is Norwegian Cruise Line's new brand ambassador, a title he can add to his growing affiliation with the line after being chosen a few months ago to serve as godfather to new-build Norwegian Aqua. Also today, Complimentary Land Packages; Carnival's New Fleet Cruise Director; Bad Weather in Norway; Car Ferry Capsizes Off South Korea Coast; and Lots more, live today at 11 AM EST. CLICK for video feed #fridaytravelandcruiseindustrynews #podcast #cruisenews #travelnews #cruise #travel #chilliescruises #chilliefalls #whill_us Thanks for visiting my channel. NYTimes The Daily, the flagship NYT podcast with a massive audience. "Vacationing In The Time Of Covid" https://nyti.ms/3QuRwOS Cruise Ship Doctor Cruise: https://bookayt.net/cruisedoctor/ To access the Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast; https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/trav... or go to https://accessadventure.net/ To subscribe: http://bit.ly/chi-fal I appreciate super chats or any other donation to support my channel. For your convenience, please visit: https://paypal.me/chillie9264?locale.... Chillie's Cruise Schedule: https://www.accessadventure.net/chillies-trip-calendar/ For your mobility needs, contact me, Whill.inc/US, at (844) 699-4455 use SRN 11137 or call Scootaround at 1.888.441.7575. Use SRN 11137. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ChilliesCruises Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chillie.falls X: https://x.com/ChillieFalls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Part 2 in a 2-part episode: Madelyn, Mike, and I continue our discussion about our Holiday From Real cruise experience. We answer fan-submitted questions about the experience, talk about favorite sets, songs, and moments, and we even give our suggestions about what could make this cruise even better! Plus, our predictions for 2026! Holiday From Real shared fan playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4WZOFaYjXmB0zDrRsVjrKb0zIVUg0U2h&jct=9HVR9eVIxTG3RZH2TRhmZA Steve's HFR videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_KsnmAMJngRR1jq_rPAy-fGij49-psX

Mike and Madelyn join the show to tell us about their Holiday From Real cruise experience! Three people who had three different experiences on the boat discuss some favorite moments, unique experiences, and of course the live music! This is part 1 of a 2-part episode. Holiday From Real shared fan playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4WZOFaYjXmB0zDrRsVjrKb0zIVUg0U2h&jct=9HVR9eVIxTG3RZH2TRhmZA Steve's HFR videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX_KsnmAMJngRR1jq_rPAy-fGij49-psX

A review of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. This was a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise from PortMiami to Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Perfect Day at CocoCay.  Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news on the man overboard on Allure of the Seas during the Taylor Swift-themed cruise, Carnival Cruise Line's President sky diving for charity, details on NCL's new ships, and Star Princess. Follow Cruise Radio's Socials: LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon  

More propulsion woes for the much-maligned Carnival Vista. while her sister ship, the Panorama is feeling fresh off dry dock and ready for a big sailing We'll talk about a new sponsorship between NCL and a major sports league Also, let's get back into  Tommy's top five.  We will talk about our favorite Caribbean ports of call for an immersive cultural experience The CDC announced the 10 lease sanitary cruise ships and we will go through them to see if there are any surprises.  

Who's ready for a Holiday From Real? We have Sixthman Heather on the show to give us a sneak preview on what to expect on the ship! Get a behind-the-scenes point of view on what it takes to put a party on this scale together and why this may be the vacation of your life. Find out how this event was put together and what to expect when you walk on board. SO MUCH information for you is packed into one episode. Even if you're not sailing with us, there's something in this one for everyone! Join the Holiday From Real facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881842096385318 Learn more about the cruise: https://www.holidayfromrealcruise.com/ Andrew on the pool deck, Rock Boat 2021: https://youtu.be/16gAhXQbc60?si=edVjZ22czC5j2Bx6

Staff writer Richard Simms has cruise news on Royal Caribbean policy changes, Carnival Corporation earnings, Alaska cruise sickness, higher port fees, Villa Vie Odyssey changes, NCL's new More at Sea program, and the longshoremen strike that is impacting ports across the nation. Scott shares his experience of his four-night sailing on Celebrity Reflection. This was a sailing from Port Everglades to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Bimini Bahamas. 

Choosing the right cruise line for you can be tricky for experienced and first-time cruisers. In this mini cruise podcast series, we want to give you an in-depth deep dive into some of the best cruise lines in the world so you can get a feel for what each of them offer their guests embarking on a cruise holiday. In this conversation, we are joined by Aaron Fletcher, Business Development Manager for Norwegian Cruise Line. Our conversation with Aaron is full of fantastic insights and inspiration about what a cruise with NCL looks like. Aaron delves into detail on the cruise lines Freestyle Cruising ethos, their unique approach to dining, the out of this world entertainment you can expect on board and the very important, value for money aspect of cruising. We hope you enjoy the conversation.

Marc is talking all about his Pride of America Cruise from Honolulu and Los Angeles in this trip report episode. We get Marc's reaction to D23 and talk all about the latest adventure. Bryan shares his college of knowledge and we talk NYCC 2024.~Don't forget to book your next magical vacation with our preferred travel partner, Sara Solberg! Email her at sarasolberg@d2travel.com for more information.~If you've dreamt of living near the magic of Disney World Victor Nawrocki can find the home for you. You can search home, watch YouTube videos or contact Victor by visiting www.celebratingflorida.com

Send us a Text Message.This week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Tristan Roebuck-Trull, Justin Roebuck-Trull, and their son young Josh, a couple from UK and creators of Cruise Buoys, rapidly growing YouTube channel, Instagram platform, blog, and Facebook group.   At https://cruisebuoys.com/: We're Justin, Tristan, and Josh – the faces behind Cruise Buoys, your new best friends in the vast ocean of cruise travel. Our love story with cruising kicked off in 2019, aboard the majestic P&O Britannia, cruising through the breath-taking Norwegian Fjords. That was it. We were hooked! Fast forward to now, we've danced on the decks of MSC Bellissima during a summer dream cruise and have collected memories from P&O, MSC, Costa, Marella, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Cunard, and Princess cruises. And guess what? Our adventure radar is beeping with excitement for our upcoming sails with Royal Caribbean, NCL, and Viking. Oh, and did we mention our mini adventure on Ambassador? Eight hours onboard, but a story for the ages! Why We're Obsessed with Cruising? It's simple. Cruising gives us that delicious taste of freedom and exploration we all crave, mixed with a sprinkle of luxury and a whole lot of fun. It's about waking up to a new horizon every day, indulging in endless culinary delights, and making every moment count. Through our YouTube and Instagram channels, we're not just sharing our journeys; we're bringing you into our circle, our family. We're here to spill the beans on how to make the most out of your cruise, all while keeping it real and fun. I consider Cruise Bloggers, Vloggers, and Content Creators as Cruise Community Champions and have featured them throughout The Joy of Cruising books and on The Joy of Cruising Podcast. Passionate cruisers like Tristan and Justin epitomize the joy of cruising; they are so passionate about cruising that they want to share it with the world! Plus, I have a special affinity with UK content creators—such a passionate cruise community, and the first person to agree to be featured in my first cruising book, The Joy of Cruising http://amzn.to/2EAMddF, was a UK cruise personality. I have not previously interacted with Cruise Buoys other than as friends and followers on social media. They have fun videos and have sailed a large diversity of cruise lines in their short time as cruise content creators. So, I am looking forward to getting to know someone who clearly embodies the joy of cruising, and enlarging my circle of cruising community friends, and it is now my pleasure to chat with Justin and Tristan, and to share tSupport the Show.Support thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/newSupport Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulthContact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.htmlBook Cruises https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingPodcast-BookACruiseUS Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast)The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingCruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterruptedThe Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgainIntl Orders via Amazon

Cruise news this week covers Carnival Cruise Line's 8,000-passenger cruise ship order, Princess Cruises opting to keep its top deck attraction shutdown, Norwegian Cruise Line leaving passengers in Alaska, and an NCL ship breaking down, plus Carnival Cruise Line beefs up their online security.  Tommy Casabona from the Always Be Booked podcast gives us a review of Carnival Vista. This was a six night cruise from Port Canaveral (Orlando) to Amber Cove, Grand Turk, and Half Moon Cay. Tommy gives us a comprehensive review of this cruise ship, a comp sailing from Carnival's Players Club casino program.  Follow Cruise Radio on Social: LinkedIn  | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube  | Twitter | Patreon

Tyler Williams discusses his experiences as a cyclist in the American cycling scene, including the challenges and opportunities. He talks about the state of cycling in the US, the impact of having two children on his training, and the need for discipline in maintaining quality training. Tyler also highlights the difficulties in the American cycling industry, such as the lack of professional racing opportunities and decreasing prize money. He shares his journey of leaving Legion, going to the NCL, and then coming back to the Miami Blazers. How does he stay motivated and focused on the process despite setbacks. Thanks Tyler! You can find him on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/twcycling/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Tyler's Cycling Background 07:09 The State of American Cycling 12:26 Team Transitions and Challenges 18:14 Staying Motivated and Focused 25:39 The Dominance of the Legion of Los Angeles 28:05 Strategies to Beat Legion 30:00 Training Methods and Bike Adjustments 37:27 Financial Challenges of Being a Professional Cyclist 42:11 Executing Race Craft on Race Day 45:34 Finding Joy in the Racing Process 48:22 Advice for Aspiring Cyclists

In this week's podcast, we're sharing some cruise industry updates. From Royal Caribbean's new status match program AND new ship (Utopia of the Seas), to Princess loyalty accelerator, Holland America is having a cruise sale, and finally- NCL's new video series.   Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

In this special episode, we turn the spotlight on the Santa Clarita chapter of the National Charity League, an exceptional group of philanthropists dedicated to enriching their community. These mother-daughter duos collectively contribute thousands of hours to support local and national charities, embodying an active effort to promote human welfare.  Join us as we explore how the Santa Clarita chapter lives out the NCL's vision of connecting hearts, hands, and minds to ensure every community thrives. We'll delve into their mission to enhance the mother-daughter bond through a commitment to philanthropy, culture, and leadership.  Their membership drive is open until May 18th.  Interested parties can reach out to me through the membership email  membershipsantaclarita@nclonline.orghttps://www.nationalcharityleague.org/chapter/santaclaritavalley/

The man behind NCL, David Herrera, stops by to welcome us to the Norweigan Cruise Line Innovation Lab! Plus, we give away some free cruises to lucky listeners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We flew down to Miami to hang out at the NCL Innovation Lab where they test EVERYTHING, and yes, we mean EVERYTHING. from the food to the pillows on NCL ships across the world. Plus, Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department", is out and we are talking all about it and we give away a cruise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have Christian Pratsch, Vice President, Food & Beverage Operations, stop by as we test the new Thai options coming soon to NCL ships! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 95 - Sea Otter Classic Preview and Such What up party people. The recording was a little disjointed with half the crew traveling to Sea Otter and I was scrambling to make it home from a whirlwind of a few days of engineering work up in Minneapolis so excuse any interruptions as a result. So yeah, we're talking Sea Otter and such.  If you have any questions or feedback for the show you can drop us a note at bonkbrospodcast@gmail.com or you can holla at ya boys on the Bonk Bros insta (@bonkbros @dylanjawnson @adamsaban6 @tylerclouti @raddaddizzle @scottmcgilljr). Alright let's get this pod started already. Patreon: http://patreon.com/patreon_bonkbros   Silca (discount code: crockpotanator4000): https://silca.cc/?utm_source=Bonk+Bros&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=stripchip&utm_id=Bonk+Bros+Podcast For more Dylan Johnson content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIf1xvRN8pzyd_VfLgj_dow Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl on Pixabay.com: https://pixabay.com/music/id-111445/  Listener Question Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1T37wGRLk6iYTCF6X_DQ9yfcaYtfAQceKpBJYR5W7DVA/edit?ts=642eb6d6   The Following Was Generated Using AI And Should Not Be Held To The Higher Standards Of Sentient Beings - Riverside.fm Summary In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including recording logistics, cooling mechanisms in cycling, the NCL and Denver Disruptors, the Live Golf league, American success in cross-country mountain biking, and the use of bad words in the podcast. They also touch on the idea of loft and its opposite. The conversation covers various topics including the NCL (National Crit League) drama, the use of water cooling in races, and the potential benefits of dumping water on oneself during hot races. The hosts also discuss the idea of bringing as much water as possible to dump on the body during a hot race like Unbound. They touch on the concept of the NCL being similar to the Lifetime Grand Prix and the challenges faced by NCL riders now that the league has shut down. The conversation concludes with a lighthearted discussion about golf and the rules and attire associated with the sport. Scott discusses his recent charity ride and the Redlands race. The conversation then shifts to the performance of the Legion team and Scott's upcoming races. They also talk about the Amstel Gold race and the use of AI in training advice. The conversation covers various topics including legal issues, bike races, fantasy leagues, and gambling. The hosts discuss the Sea Otter Classic and make predictions for the race. They also talk about roadies vs. mountain bikers and the challenges of different courses. The conversation ends with a discussion about the hosts' personal experiences with racing and their picks for the race. The conversation revolves around the upcoming Sea Otter Classic mountain bike race and the decision to recon the start. The hosts discuss the course layout, potential bottlenecks, and the challenges of the race. They also speculate on their own performance and make predictions for their finishing positions. The conversation then shifts to the topic of rider safety at races and the differences between mountain bike and gravel races. They discuss the treacherous nature of some courses and the need for event organizers to prioritize safety. The hosts also touch on the topic of bike sponsorship and the decision to ride a mountain bike or a gravel bike for certain races. The conversation concludes with plans for future races and the logistics of attending them.   Takeaways Recording logistics can be challenging, especially when multiple hosts are in different locations. Different cooling mechanisms in cycling, such as ice socks and dumping water, have different effects on core temperature. The NCL and Denver Disruptors are discussed, highlighting the participation of the team in other races. The Live Golf league is mentioned as a unique and controversial approach to golf. American riders had a successful weekend in cross-country mountain biking, with multiple podium finishes. The use of bad words in the podcast is acknowledged, and the hosts joke about the impact on listeners, including children. The concept of loft and its opposite are briefly mentioned. The NCL drama highlights the challenges faced by new cycling leagues and the difficulties in sustaining them. Dumping water on oneself during hot races can provide a significant boost in power output. The use of water cooling in races may have limitations and can potentially affect the body's natural cooling mechanisms. The conversation showcases the camaraderie and banter between the hosts, making for an entertaining and engaging discussion. The hosts also touch on the rules and attire associated with golf, providing a lighthearted and humorous end to the conversation. Scott had a successful charity ride and dominated the Redlands race. The Legion team's performance has declined compared to previous seasons. The Amstel Gold race was challenging and had a low finish rate due to the cold weather. AI is being used to provide training advice based on analyzing YouTube videos. Legal issues can arise in various situations, and having a legal team is important for protection. Predicting race outcomes can be challenging, especially when considering different types of riders and courses. Fantasy leagues can add excitement and engagement to sports events, but it's important to set boundaries and not bet real money. Personal experiences and preferences can influence race predictions and choices. The Sea Otter Classic is a popular bike race event that attracts both roadies and mountain bikers. Reconnaissance of the race course is important to familiarize oneself with the start and potential bottlenecks. Rider safety should be a priority for event organizers, especially in races with treacherous terrain. The decision to ride a mountain bike or a gravel bike depends on the course and personal preference. Bike sponsorship can involve multiple sponsors for different types of races. Planning and logistics are crucial for attending races and coordinating with teammates.   Sound Bites "Dumping water in yourself you're artificially inducing evaporative cooling." "The Denver Disruptors were part of the NCL, like they were owned by the NCL." "The Live Golf league is kind of the live golf of the golf world." "Dumping water on myself, it's like an instant 30 watt boost." "To get out of them paying the million dollar prize, they just canceled the fourth race." "Imagine if the NFL had two or maybe three teams and three, maybe four games." "It was an absolute domination." "We won four out of five stages." "They still have good riders, but they..." "It's why we got a legal team, bro. It's all good." "I mean, that's probably the main thing, dude. I feel like Scott could have easily got caught out there." "Like yeah, it was him and Wild Van Art and it was so close. It took like so long." "I'll probably just save it for race day and just wing it. Worked for me last year." "There's just not a great solution to have it not be a bottleneck at the start of the race." "I don't think he's breaking the top 35, personally."

Jonny Long, Kit Nicholson, and Dane Cash join Caley Fretz to ponder whether the Ardennes Classics might merit some reevaluation, to discuss World Cup mountain bike racing and the NCL going on hiauts, and to look ahead to a clash between Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogačar.

Jonny Long, Kit Nicholson, and Dane Cash join Caley Fretz to ponder whether the Ardennes Classics might merit some reevaluation, to discuss World Cup mountain bike racing and the NCL going on hiauts, and to look ahead to a clash between Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogačar.

Today on the show, we chat about our recent port stops in the Caribbean. We visited Roatan, Honduras for the first time, checked out an old fave in Cozumel and explored NCL's Harvest Caye on a hot day. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

Ahoy! Welcome to the 6th installment of the Ragers and Reunions Series! in this episode we bring back our cruise family Jeff AKA Smokey and Rachael! You will know Jeff and Rachael from our prediction episodes as well as other cruise episodes but we had to bring them back on to talk a little more about the cruise from their perspective! Not only was it their 4th cruise, but it was the third one of us all hanging together creating memories and friendships! Listen to the lat night shenanigans in the atrium, the chop parties, the chaos at the casino and more!Also find out are they booked on SIX? why do they keep coming back? Also what do they enjoy the most about being part of the Cruise Family?For a full episode archive (AD FREE) and exclusive content visit CWKPOD.COMMake sure and follow the show and leave us a 5 Star Frog Splash of a review!Be sure to Follow us on all of our socials @CruisingwithKayfabe on Facebook and Instagram, @ItsMongo and @CruisingWithKayfabe_Emily on TikTok. Visit Dubby Energy at https://www.dubby.gg/discount/Mongo?ref=TokPgWhTYa3YrX and use promo code "MONGO" to save 10% on all orders all the time!Special Thanks to friends of the show the Undone for letting us use their song Miss Fortune! Now available to stream or purchase on Apple, Amazon Music & Spotify.  For more information visit https://wearetheundone.com/ and make sure to give them a follow!

This is the first response episode for my new segment "Ask Jewells Anything About Iceland". Thank you to everyone who sent in questions and if you would like to submit a question, you can do it here. Questions sent in from the listeners of the All Things Iceland Podcast 1. Can you please discuss some of the history of Ravens in Iceland. I was delighted to hear about some mischievous Ravens by Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, who were working in tandem to collect and confiscate tourist's goods. Do we know when they arrived in Iceland and how has their presence impacted Icelandic culture? There are several stories relating to Iceland that involve ravens. The first that pops into my mind has to do with Óðinn, the Norse God, that had two Ravens. They were named Huginn (thought) and Muninn (memory or mind). They flew around the world (Midgard) and brough back information to Óðinn. Because Norse people settled in Iceland, the belief and worship of Óðinn came with them.Another story that comes to mind is of Hrafna-Flóki. He was a Norse Viking that is said to have given Iceland its name. He didn't stay in Iceland because he encountered a very harsh winter where he almost didn't survive. However, before he left he went on top of a mountain in the fjord and saw that the fjord was packed with ice. Due to that, he called this place the land of ice or "Iceland". 2. Hello. We are taking a cruise out of Reykjavik with NCL and looking to arrive a few days early to explore. We will be renting a car with Go Car Rental and wanted to know the best way to get from their Reykjavik office to the cruise port in September upon our rental return? The cruise port is Skarfabakki. Thank you for your input! The easiest way to get from Go Car Rental Iceland's Skógarhlíð location in Reykjavík to Skarfabakki is to take a taxi. It is about 9 minutes by car, so it will not be very expensive. The name of a taxi company to use is Hreyfill. 3. If there was only one beautiful place in Iceland you could visit which one would it be? This is such a tough question. I know that only one place was requested but I will provide two. One is more remote and that is Eldgjá in the Icelandic highlands. The other is the Westman Islands, which is much easier to access. To learn about all of the places I enjoy around the country, including hidden gems, check out My Iceland Map. 4. Thank you for your informative entertaining podcast. Do you need to drive in order to fully enjoy Iceland? I'm a passenger princess and don't know how I would get around if I don't come with someone who drives. You can definitely be a passenger princess and still see Iceland. I suggest taking tours that are for small groups. It is more intimate than the big buses and you see as much of the country as you want. On this website you can find many day tour and multi-day tour options. 5. How do people in Iceland view the political climate in the US??? The answer to this can be long because it involves so many layers. In short, the Icelanders I have spoken to have often been confused about what is happening politically in the US. Not that they don't understand how the system operates but wondering why it is allowed to be the way it is. An example is that politics in the US is dominated by two parties. There is also a lot of extremism and it seems that politicians often want to pass laws or vote for laws that undermine the safety and rights of their constituents. 6. Can you please slow down and maybe even spell out that names of places you mention in your podcast? It's a wonderful podcast but it is so difficult to understand Icelandic names without seeing them in print (and even then it's difficult)! I totally understand that it can be hard to listen to the podcast and not understand how to spell the words I am saying in Icelandic. One of the reasons I write a lot of notes here on my website is so that you can reference it to see what the words look like...

Welcome aboard! This week we talk about why 2024 is the year you should take a cruise! Word of the Day - Passport News - Someone wants thier bill paid, The Bank of NCL is closed, Nassua wants more, and a new Icon is born. Check out Back To the Mouse .com Find us on Social Media More of Michelle More of Doug The Original Rope Drop Radio

This week, we continue our cruise question and answers episode. This week questions include: Must do's in Grand Cayman, how does dining work on NCL and what time of year is best for a Japan cruise. Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

The best part about working with Norwegian Cruise Linesare the people on the ships! We talk with the President of NCL, David Herrera, about all the magic behind the scenes of their ships and gives us a sneak peek of what to expect on Norwegian Aqua. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FREE 7-NIGHT VIRGIN VOYAGES RAFFLE ENTRY: https://notouristsallowed.com/raffle/ Today we set sail with John Chernesky, Senior Vice President of Sales at Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL). Dive into our treasure trove of travel stories, from the Alaskan wilderness to luxurious destinations, and hear John's personal anecdotes, including a touching trip with his mother. Discover the allure of NCL cruises, from the exclusive 'Haven' to the innovative 'Viva', and learn how they're navigating towards sustainable cruising. John shares his expert travel hacks, from overcoming jet lag to packing essentials, and we explore the enriching experiences of cruise excursions. As the holiday season approaches, we offer essential tips for festive travels, and don't forget our Virgin Voyages cruise giveaway! NTA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notouristsallowed321/ NTA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notouristsallowed-aninside7994 NTA Podcast Links: https://podfollow.com/no-tourists-allowed-an-insiders-guide-to-travel _  Produced by Podcast Studio X.

This week we make up some NCL team names, critique some pain caves and maybe name a dog. Plus, weird bikes and a math test.  This podcast is supported by the generous and amazing donors to the Wide Angle Podium Network. Find us, and other fantastic cycling podcasts on the Wide Angle Podium Network, at wideanglepodium.com! Check out the brand new WAP app available in the Apple and Android app stores! You can listen to us in a variety of ways:  Find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or anywhere great podcasts are found. Give us a review and rating! We'd appreciate it! You can email us at theslowridepodcast@gmail.com Find us on Twitter: The show (@theslowridepod) Matt (@Matt46292097) Spencer (@spencerhaugh)