Podcasts about Ponderosa

In this listener favorite re-release episode, enjoy our family's favorite Christmas storybook, Why Christmas Tree's Aren't Perfect.See our Ponderosa pine Christmas tree: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDXP83NRggm/Order your copy of Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Christmas-Trees-Arent-Perfect/dp/1501825836Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect was read and recorded with permission from Guideposts books.

Ponderosa pine trees dominate parts of Eastern Oregon and Washington and have long been an icon of the American West, but in the past decade more than two hundred million ponderosa have died. Particularly in the Southwest, scientists estimate that by mid-century less than 5% of the ponderosa trees may remain. Portland author Gary Ferguson explores the history and the future of the ponderosa forests of the Southwest in his newest book, “The Twilight Forest.”

Send us a textPress play and step through a time portal to the 1990s—sports dynasties on every screen, movie tie-ins on your soda cup, sitcoms that rewired comedy, and a Monday night where wrestling made the whole country pick a side. We hand the reins to our manager, Fiddy, and bring a lively panel together to relive the decade that shaped how we watch, listen, and eat.We kick off with the big question: were the 90s the true peak of sports dominance? From Jordan's Bulls to Gretzky and Lemieux, home run chases, and quarterbacks who defined eras, we tally the legends and ask if a decade could ever stack stars like that again. Then it's straight into the booth with John Madden and Pat Summerall—why their chemistry felt effortless and how their calls still echo in our heads. On the big screen, we revisit the Batman hype machine, the marketing that swallowed whole summers, and the films we still stop to watch—Heat, Forrest Gump, Mallrats, Billy Madison, Tombstone, Friday, and more.TV gets a full tour: 90210's taboo-breaking storylines, the TGIF routine, Seinfeld vs Friends, Fresh Prince, Married with Children, X-Files, Nickelodeon game shows, and the eerie charm of Are You Afraid of the Dark? We fire up the Monday Night Wars—WWF vs WCW, the NWO invasion, ECW chaos, and the Attitude Era's lightning-in-a-bottle energy that made pay-per-views must-see. Music rounds out the culture shift: grunge and alt-rock, hip-hop's canon from Biggie and Tupac to Outkast and Wu-Tang, pop's boy band takeover, Hootie's singalongs, and TRL's daily decider that turned tastes into a scoreboard.We close where so many memories started: McDonald's birthday parties, ball pits, Happy Meal toys, Pizza Hut red roofs, Ponderosa buffets, Denny's late nights, Chi-Chi's chips and salsa, and that perfect McDSubscribe for exclusive content: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1530455/support Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREETactical BrotherhoodThe Tactical Brotherhood is a movement to support America.Dubby EnergyFROM GAMERS TO GYM JUNKIES TO ENTREPRENEURS, OUR PRODUCT IS FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO BE BETTER.ShankitgolfOur goal here at Shankitgolf is for everyone to have a great time on and off the golf courseSweet Hands SportsElevate your game with Sweet Hands Sports! Our sports gloves are designed for champions,Buddy's Beard CareBuddy's Beard Care provides premium men's grooming products at an affordable price.Deemed FitBe a part of our movement to instill confidence motivation and a willingness to keep pushing forwardWebb WesternWebb Western is for those who roll up their sleeves and do what it takes to get the job done. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow us on all social mediaX: @mikebonocomedyInstagram: @mikebonocomedy@tiktok: @mikebono_comedianFacebook: @mikebonocomedy

Runways: Part 6 Man’s escape to the fishing hole By m storyman x – listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories. I pushed the boat away and motored almost silently down about half the length of the lake to a nice weed bed, and started to work a small fly along the edges of the weeds. The rain started less than two hours later, but I was ready for it, mostly. I pulled on the rain suit I'd taken along to fend off the ice cold drops. The cold began to seep through the light weight rain suit as the temperature dropped precipitously, easily down over a dozen degrees in the first twenty minutes. This storm had all the earmarks of one intending to stay for a while. It was late summer, which meant that the temperatures could easily reach up to ninety if it was clear, but it could also get uncomfortably cold at these altitudes. Not cold enough to snow until late August, but that was only a few weeks away. I made my way back to the dock with my fish, cleaned them and headed back to the cabin, trying to suppress a shiver. I could see smoke coming from the chimney, the thought of a warm fire extremely inviting. I stepped through the door, closing it behind me and stood in the kitchen area, staring at the sight in front of me. Kim was on her hands and knees over the top of an equally naked Amy, her pussy pointing toward me, her knees bent and spread apart to completely expose her. Kim's head was thrown back, her eyes closed, her long hair hanging wildly around her face as she moaned in pleasure. I had clearly stepped into an extremely intimate moment between the two, and it equally appeared that neither yet realized that I was there. I stepped to the sink and laid the fish in it and pulled off my rain suit as quietly as I could. I looked over at Kim as I pulled my rain suit pants off and saw her looking at me, smiling with the same smile that she'd given me the first time we had sex. Amy was still busy between Kim's legs, noisily licking and teasing her pussy with her mouth when Kim motioned me to come closer. It didn't take a rocket scientist to see that she was inviting me to pay attention to Amy's exposed pussy. I knelt at the end of the bed and leaned down over it, licking slowly up her wet and well excited pussy. Her lips were full and engorged, a significant amount of inner lip protruding, glistening in the flickering light of the fireplace. Her juices were sweet on my tongue as I teased up her slit, circling the tip of my tongue around her clit several times, causing her to lift her hips toward me and moan loudly into Kim's pussy. Kim gasped at the sensations racing from her pussy through her body as my attentions to Amy's pussy drove her actions in and on Kim's pussy to be more vigorous. "Oh god," Kim moaned loudly as I teased Amy's pussy. "What the hell?" Amy suddenly asked, apparently finally putting together that Kim was impossibly talking and licking at the same time. I felt Amy try to pull herself up the bed under Kim, pushing Kim's body up. Somewhat reluctantly Kim crawled off of Amy, leaving her laying on the bed looking down her naked body at me leaning over the end of the bed, my face now almost two feet from her spread pussy. "What the hell are you doing?" she snapped angrily. "I invited him," Kim said as she lay on the bed next to Amy, her feet and head at opposite ends of the bed than Amy. "Why? If I wanted a guy between my legs I'd have a boyfriend!" Amy snapped. "You seemed to be enjoying it just fine until a moment ago," Kim shot back with a scowl. "Look. You were willing to spend a whole weekend getting fucked by him just so he'd take me on vacation. Not to have sex, but just to get out of town. Now you're suddenly adverse to being touched by him at all? I think you need to reevaluate just exactly what you think is appropriate. Adam and I are having sex. If you want to continue to have sex with me, you're going to have to figure out a way to deal with that. And no, being pissed off at Adam all the time is NOT an acceptable solution. You've always told me how sweet and kind he is and how caring he is for a guy. Well, guess what? I learned that even better than you can imagine!" Kim said as she pushed herself up to sit on the end of the bed, still facing Amy. "Adam is sweet and kind and gentle and intelligent and wonderful. So much so that I asked him to marry me! So you better get used to him being with us!" "You asked him to MARRY you? Seriously? You two are getting MARRIED?" "Well, not yet. He hasn't said yes yet. But I think he will, when he's had a chance to get to know me better." "Damn!" Amy swore quietly, pushing herself up to sit on the bed, leaning against the pillows and the wall. "I guess you don't need me any more then," she added as she pushed off the bed and picked up the pants of the pink sweat suit she'd worn overnight. "Oh god, Amy! Don't be so dramatic! Of course I still need YOU! You're my right hand girl! How would I ever function without you? I’m so sorry I added to your deep-set distain for men. I was wrong. You are so wrong, at least you’re wrong about Adam. We succeed together, in an industry that exploits sexuality in a way that often brings out the baser instincts of men. At least Adam has the character and self-respect to know he wants something deeper, more meaningful. And now that I’ve discovered that character, I find it incredibly desireable.” "Have your new boyfriend. Let him do it all!" she snapped as she pulled the jacket of the sweatshirt on and zipped it up over her bare tits. She bent down and zipped her suitcase closed and stood it up. She grabbed the handle and pulled it to the door of the cabin and threw the door angrily open before walking out into the still falling rain, leaving the door standing open. Amy’s Departure "WHERE ARE YOU GOING?" Kim yelled out the door at her as she stood in the doorway. "HOME!" Amy yelled back as she started walking down the road leading down the mountain, the rain already having soaked the thin pink sweat suit. "Come on. We need to go after her," Kim said, walking towards her suitcase. She bent over and pulled out a pair of yoga pants and a tank top, starting to put them on. "Go after her? Why? She'll come back." "No she won't." "Trust me. She will. It's six miles down the mountain and another dozen to town. She doesn't have anywhere to go. Once she finishes her temper tantrum she'll come back." "You don't know Amy," Kim said sharply. "She's too damn stubborn to come back." "Fine. I'll go get her," I said crossly, reaching for the recently taken off rain pants. "But you're staying here. No point in you getting soaked too!" "Fine. I'll wait," she said with a bit of a huff as I pulled on rain pants. It only took a minute or two to get dressed and grab the keys for the Jeep. If anything, it was raining harder when I went out to get in the Jeep, water pooling on the seat and in the floorboards of the open top vehicle. The floorboards were rusted enough that most of the water had already leaked out onto the ground as I pushed in the clutch and started the engine. I found her only half a mile down the muddy dirt track, her sweat suit already covered with mud and saturated with rain. Her hair was plastered to her head as she walked, head down, intent on going down the mountain. "You're getting soaked." "So?" she snapped back. "Kim wants you to come back up. She's worried about you." "Big deal." "So you're not coming?" "NO!" "You're sure. I mean it's a long ways down the mountain and even farther to town." "SO!" "Just saying." "Well, I don't have any intention of coming back!" "You're sure?" She paused for a moment and glared at me. "Perfectly!" "Okay," I said, letting out the clutch and bouncing my way down the hill. I slid and twisted on the little dirt track that we called a road until it opened up onto a gravel road almost two miles down the mountain. I turned around and headed back up the mountain, stopping at the log that had started everything between Kim and me. I pulled under a big pine to block the rain and shut down the engine to wait. I saw her long before she noticed me. But then I had an advantage, I knew where she was going to be coming from, she didn't even know I was waiting for her. She was wet and muddy, her rolling suitcase caked with mud almost up to the handle. She looked like she'd fallen in a mud puddle at least once and maybe more times since she'd left the cabin. "You ready to go back now?" I asked as she stopped next to the Jeep, shivering. "NO!" she said, shaking like a leaf. "You do realize that you won't survive the walk to town, not in this weather." "So? It's not like you care." "Actually I do," I answered. "But you're trying to make it like I don't. You don’t want to let yourself believe I can be any better than your prejudiced conclusions, even though your best friend and most trusted lover has told you overwise." "You don't want or need me. You have Kim." "I hate to burst your bubble, but I'm not at all sure that I even want to marry her. Hell, two weeks ago she was a total bitch that I worked for because I needed the money. Now all of a sudden she's different and says that I'm the first man she could respect. Not exactly what I'd call a match made in heaven. If there’s any sexist prejudices being confirmed by today, it’s that women are so blinded by jealousy, that they deprive themselves of so much, just because they’re afraid some other woman will also find a benefit." "So? All you have to do is say yes and you're in the money. She's loaded after all." "So?" "You need money, she has money, lots of it. What's to not get, here?" "Just between you, me and this pine tree here, I don't give a shit how much money she has. That's not why I'd marry someone." "Bullshit. She's gotten into your pants and you're playing it for everything you can. You know damn well that as long as she's getting fucked that you have a permanent job. If you play your cards right, you might even have a portion of her fortune." I sighed deeply. "You know so little about me. But now I see perhaps another sad and selfish motivation of yours. Maybe that's your game. Maybe you have sex with her because YOU want that portion of her fortune. I don't know. What I do know is that money isn't what I really care about. Sure I need money to pay the bills, but after that? Life is too short to chase after the dollar just to collect more." "I wouldn't do that! I care too much for her to ever be that petty." "Well, good. I want to believe that; but you're being pretty petty right now, not to mention stupid." "I'm not being stupid!" "You're not being smart either. Hell Amy! Who did I ask out first? You or her?" "Well, Me." "And who did I want to be around on all those trips? You or her?" "True, Me?" "So don't you think there's a reasonable chance that I really care about YOU and want YOU?" I snapped. "But you're fucking HER!" "I am. It wasn't like you were exactly giving me the green light. Hell, I didn't know you were a lesbian!" I said with a scowl. "You could have told me I was barking up the wrong tree instead of letting me keep trying to convince you to go out with me." "Who said I was a lesbian?" "Well, Kim actually said it. Kim made it clear you two were lovers, as I saw a little while ago. What am I supposed to think?" "Why do men always think that because two women enjoy each other that somehow they're lesbians, or anti-man or some such shit?" "Probably the same reason that women jump to the conclusion that if a man is having sex with another woman that they don't have any feelings for them," I answered with a shrug. "Typical man!" "I could say the same thing. Tell me. Why in the hell is it so hard to believe that I have feelings for you?" "BECAUSE YOU'RE FUCKING HER!" she practically screamed. "Typical woman! Maybe if you'd have let me in instead of pushing me away for all these months I wouldn't be fucking her, I'd be fucking you!  You’re stuck in a mindset that a man can’t deeply love two women, all the while thinking men are to thick-headed to understand a woman who loves sex with a man and a woman!" I snapped back at her.  "Look. I'm getting cold. I know you're fucking frozen. Get your ass in the Jeep and I'll take you back up." "What if I don't want to?" She snapped. "Your choice!" I answered, reaching down to start the Jeep. She stood there with her arms crossed tightly across her chest, looking like a very cold drowned rat, her hair hanging down around her face and dripping from the rain making its way through the branches. She had made no move to get in, so I dropped the Jeep in gear and started to let out the clutch to pull away. "OKAY! WAIT!" she practically shouted. I stopped the Jeep and she hoisted her bag into the back and climbed angrily into the seat. "You would have driven off and left me, wouldn't you?" "I didn't see that our conversation was getting us anywhere. What did you expect me to do? I took you at your word. You have to say what you want." I said as I started up the hill. "Fight for me. If I really matter to you, that is." "Fight for you?" I asked, slamming on the brakes and staring at her. "Fuck yes. If you wanted to keep me!" "Keep you? Hell, I've never HAD you!" I said angrily. "That's not my fault," she said quietly, looking up the road instead of at me. "Not your fault? I’m trying to treat you with honesty and respect! Whose fucking fault is it? Mine? " "It's not mine. Who else is there?" Amy said in a smug tone. I reached down and shut off the key and stared at her, the two of us now sitting out in the rain instead of under the cover of the pine. She continued to stare at the road and ignore my stare. "Fine. That's fucking it!" I said, unbuckling my seat belt. I climbed out of the Jeep and walked around to the passenger side, grabbing her arm and pulling her out of the seat. It only took a few steps before we were back under the relative shelter of the pine tree, standing in the soft bed of fallen needles under it. "So it's my fault? The only thing I haven't done is this! Obviously you don’t want respect. You don’t want chivalry." I said, letting go of her arm. Your goddam thinking is beyond my comprehension, but I’ll give you what I think you’re trying to get, but don’t have the good sense to ask for. I reached for the neck of the sweat suit top and held it with one hand while I jerked the zipper down, practically pulling the puller off the zipper when it reached the bottom. I let go of her top and grabbed the material of her sweatpants and jerked them down, squatting down and pulling it down as far as it would go. I reached up for her arms and pulled her down on the ground in front of me and then jerked and tugged the sweatpants off over her muddy soaked shoes, tossing the pink pants aside. I pushed her knees apart, leaving her laying there mostly exposed while I stood up and pushed my rain suit pants and jeans down to my knees. She lay there without complaint, as I knelt between her legs and reached for the pink top, pulling it aside to expose both large soft tits before leaning over her. I held myself up with one hand and found my hard cock with the other, lowering my hips and aiming my cock at her pussy. She neither helped nor protested as I rubbed my engorged head up and down her wet lips before pushing it into her bent-over ass, from behind. "Oh fuck," she groaned as I pressed deeper into her, the rain making its way through the many layers of pine needles above us dripping coldly on my ass. I continued to push until I could go no farther and then pulled back, leaving just my head inside her before plunging quickly back into her. "Oh god yes!" she gasped as my shaft plunged all the way into her until my head hit the end of her tunnel. "This what you want? You wanna be taken like a fucking animal?" I grunted as I plunged into her over and over, her tits rolling wildly on her chest as my hips pounded into her thighs with each stroke. "Oh fuck!" was all I got in response as she lifted and spread her legs farther to give me greater access. In and out I stroked, my cock driving into her with each plunge until her body moved on the needles, pulling back again until I was nearly ready to slip from her hot wet confines. The longer I stroked into her, the faster I began to move, my hips driving my cock into her at an almost frantic rate. She was ecstatic, crying out in joyful surrender, as she fell to the bed of pine needles. She rolled over. "Oh fuck, fuck fuck; fuck!" she screamed into the trees as her body began to tremble. She was totally jubilant as she reached for my rain suit top and grabbed two handfuls of material and tried to pull me down on top of her as her whole body shuddered and trembled below me. I dropped to my knees, between her widespread legs. Instantly my cock found it’s target and burrowed deep into her womb. "Oh God!" she cried even louder as my cock swelled fatter. Steam was faintly visible, rising from her partly-naked body; as the clouds thinned out and the moonlight dimly lit the grove of Ponderosa pines. "Uh." I grunted as my body convulsed and jammed my cock into her so hard she slid on the pine needles. I felt a gush of cum lance out into her pussy as she continued to try and pull me down on her. Her pelvis jolted in reflex to my rhythmic blasts. I relaxed my arms and let her pull me down, my wet rain suit pressing against her bare tits as she pulled my face to hers, her moans escaping into my mouth as she pressed her lips roughly to mine. We lay there for long minutes, both our bodies slowly returning from their trips to ecstasy, her kisses slowly softening until she was erotically sucking my lower lip, breathing heavily. "Took you fucking long enough to do that," she whispered, releasing my lip and my coat. "You wanted me to force you?" "You didn't force me. I didn't fight back, did I? I just wanted you to be dominant. I wanted you to be in control. I wanted you to make me FEEL like you HAD to HAVE me! That you were in charge of both what we did, and when we did it. I could have thought of a few more comfortable places, but at least you finally did it." "I don't fucking understand," I grumbled as my cock softened in her pussy and slipped out. "So you were what, waiting for me to do this for months or something?" "Or something. God I gave you enough chances. How many times did I wear things that were easy to take off with no underwear. You had to know I didn't have a bra or panties on. Hell, how many times did I flash you my pussy and you never fucking got the message!" "The message? Hell, I just thought you didn't like underwear and flashing me was an accident! You wanted me to act like a selfish, disrespectful animal, but then I hear you disparage men for behaving that way?" "God, I'll never understand men!" she said shaking her head. "And men will never understand women," I answered her. "The difference is that I wanted you. The other men, I didn’t want.” Amy said like it was the simplest and most obvious thing which anyone should understand. I had no words. All I could conclude is that I was from Mars and she was from Venus. And here we were on the planet Earth, and neither of us could comprehend the other. “Come on,” she said from beneath me. “Let's go back to the cabin. I'm fucking frozen!" I pushed myself up and pulled up my ice-cold soaked pants, as she picked herself up from the ground. My balls were instantly shriveling to the size of a walnut. She picked up her sweatpants and started trying to untangle the legs and turn them right side out before giving up and throwing them a the back of the Jeep. "Fuck it," she said as she pulled the pink top closed and held it that way as she climbed into the cold wet vinyl seat. I climbed into the driver side and buckled up, reminding her to do the same before taking off up the hill to the cabin. The lamplit Cabin "Did you catch up with her?" Kim asked as I opened the thick wooden door of the cabin. "He did," Amy yelled, following behind, dragging her wet muddy suit case, still naked from the waist down. "What happened?" Kim asked with concern as she stepped to Amy and wrapped an arm around her to pull her to the fire, taking note of Amy’s bare ass, and the creamy jizz sliding down her inner thigh. "Oh, Just Adam finally, finally giving me what I've been waiting for," Amy said, kneeling down in front of the crackling fire and pulling the soaked pink top off. "What's that? A good spanking?" Kim asked, looking up at me. "Yes. But not the kind you're thinking of," Amy answered. “Although I’d probably enjoy plenty of those, too.” Kim looked at Amy, back at me and down at Amy again in confusion. Amy rolled her eyes. "He finally fucked me!" she said with exasperation. "Shit. you have to know I've been trying to get him to for months!" "You have?" "Oh god. How many times have I suggested that I liked how his cock bulged in his pants when I flashed him a titty or pussy?" "Well, yeah. All the time." "And you didn't realize I wanted him to fuck me?" "Wouldn't it have been a lot easier to just ask him to?" Kim asked softly, wrapping a blanket around Amy's shoulders. “Yes!” I yelled victoriously.” God bless you, Kim. Amy rolled her eyes and sighed softly and looked at Kim, condescendingly; "Sometimes I wonder if you really do know me." "I know you maybe better than you know yourself," Kim answered her. "The problem isn't that he didn't get your hints. It's that your hints sent so many mixed signals that I doubt anyone would have gotten that message." "Well. Whatever. He finally did," she said as she rubbed her hands together and held them out to the fire. "So now what do we do? I mean he can't keep fucking both of us." "Why not?" Kim asked with a grin. "I don't mind if you don't mind, and I'd bet a whole ton of money he won't mind." Amy looked at Kim curiously.  Then Kim lowered her face to Amy's and kissed her softly on the lips. "You honestly think he's going to pass up this chance?" she asked as she pushed Amy back onto the floor. "The only real problem will be training him when to just pull my pants down and stuff that fantastic cock into me, and when he should pull YOUR pants down and fuck you!" "You think it's gonna be hard to train him? Seriously?" Amy asked. "Well, my ass is sticking in the air with only a pair of yoga pants on, and he's still standing over there instead of pulling my pants down, so you tell me?" Kim asked Amy loud enough for me to hear. "Yeah. Men. Pretty hard to understand them." Amy declared. "Even harder to train them," Kim answered her friend. I had stayed quiet while the two women were having their only constructive conversation of the trip, so far. I’d finished stripping out of my wet clothes and had just put on some sweatpants and a sweatshirt. I’d been toweling off my wet hair and came over to lay down on the far side of the bed. My dad once told me that silence is sometimes the safest strategy in resolving conflicts in a group. The two women found comradery is a basic presumption that men need training in order to evolve into good communicators. I had a hunch that the next few days there was going to be a lot of training. I'm pretty sure I'm going to enjoy it though. By m storyman x, for Literotica

Frank and Shirley break down Survivor 49, episode 11, “Cherry on Top,” where the game finally forces everyone to admit who can actually win at the end. They dig into Steven's brutal but brilliant journey, why the new spinning disc challenge felt too forgiving, and how the main alliance continues to keep control while everyone else gets stuck in emotional revenge mode instead of strategic play.00:00 – 03:30 | First Impressions And That “Too Easy” Challenge03:30 – 08:45 | Julian's Exit, Christina's Idol Regret, And Sage vs SophieThe tribe returns stunned after Julian's blindside. Christina wrestles with wasting her idol, Sophie tries to repair things with Christina, Steven, and Sage, and the hosts unpack why Sage's anger is aimed squarely at Sophie instead of Savannah.08:45 – 16:30 | Steven's Journey And A Smartly Upgraded AdvantageSteven takes on one of the most physically demanding journeys of the season, scrambling around the island before the tide cuts him off. Frank and Shirley break down the block a vote advantage, why telling a partial truth about it may have been genius, and how the chickens on the loose moment shows Jeff and production having more fun with the game.16:30 – 23:30 | Spaghetti Feast, Rizzo's Pitch, And The Real Power StructureSteven wins reward, chooses Christina and a starving Rizzo for pasta night, and the three talk strategy. Rizzo frames Sophie as the biggest threat, but Christina quietly prefers taking out Savannah while she is finally vulnerable. The hosts lay out why the “power three” of Savannah, Rizzo, and Sophie are still miles ahead of everyone else in terms of résumé.23:30 – 28:30 | Emotions vs Strategy And The Road To TribalBack at camp, the minority players talk about targeting Steven, Savannah, or Sophie, but personal feelings start to override logic. Frank and Shirley compare Sage's revenge driven focus on Sophie to earlier emotional decisions, argue that no one can currently beat Savannah or Rizzo at final tribal, and sketch the path the outliers should be taking if they want a shot.28:30 – 34:30 | Tribal Council Theater, A Clean Sophie Vote, And An Idol Still In A PocketAt tribal, Sage is still raw over Jason's exit, Sophie gives a cold but accurate “this is for a million dollars” answer, and Jeff pushes everyone on challenge threats, revenge votes, and jury perception. The votes land fully on Sophie while Rizzo once again keeps his idol in his pocket, which drives Frank and Shirley up the wall as they explain how easily the group could have flushed it.34:30 – 37:00 | Savannah's TikTok Reveal, Season 50 Talk, And Final ThoughtsFrank plays Savannah's TikTok where she reveals that her “strong dislike” moment with Christina at tribal was a planned performance to lull Sophie into a false sense of security. The hosts close with Facebook fan reactions, On Fire insights about returning players and Ponderosa rules, a little hype for Survivor 50, and a reminder to drop those five star reviews.“This challenge felt a little too easy. With the old wobbly table, you always had that chaos at the end.”“That journey might have been the best one they have done. There was real cost, not just a lost vote but being absolutely wiped out for the challenge.”“Sage is playing from a place of hurt, not strategy, and that is exactly what Savannah and Rizzo want.”“You cannot sit next to Savannah or Rizzo at the end and expect to win on gameplay alone.”“How is Rizzo's idol still in his pocket? At this point it is almost a running joke.”If you enjoyed this breakdown of Survivor 49's “Cherry on Top,” make sure you follow the show, leave a five star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share the episode with a fellow Survivor fan. Use #OutlastPodcast when you post so Frank and Shirley can find your takes and maybe shout them out on a future episode.

The finish line is in sight, but the road to get there will be strenuous.  Jeff, Jeremy, and Jay dive into the big moments from Survivor 49, Episode 11, as the castaways reach the treacherous Final Seven threshold. They begin with the choice between revenge and strategy, analyzing how an emotional quest for retribution after a vote-out could be transformed into a crucial resume item for the jury. Next, the guys go behind the scenes of the all-new "Strenuous Journey." Jeff reveals the deliberate choice to use the word "strenuous" in the note and the complex logistics of timing the challenge to the unpredictable ocean tides. They discuss Steven's harrowing run and how Team FLINT described this when testing it with the Dream Team.  Later, they break down the reward challenge and Jeremy details how best to handle the final few rewards, especially when it comes to doling out who gets to come. They also discuss remixing challenges and Jeff reveals if there are any Survivor challenges that are truly off limits when it comes to adaptation.  Plus, your fan questions, including the rules for returning players at Ponderosa for Survivor 50. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, meet Michaela Bethard, the feed manager at High Plains Ponderosa Dairy in Kansas. Despite originally vowing never to work on a dairy, Michaela found her true passion in feed management. She shares her journey from interning in New Zealand to thriving in one of the most pivotal roles at a large-scale dairy operation. The conversation touches on her early aspirations, challenges faced, valuable lessons learned, and the importance of continued learning and human touch in agriculture. Additionally, Michaela talks about her leadership style and how her introverted nature has grown through managing a team. As she prepares for new personal milestones, Michaela reflects on the ever-evolving landscape of feed management and the potential future impacts of AI in the industry.00:00 Introduction to Michaela Bethard's Journey01:10 High Plains Ponderosa Dairy: A Family Affair02:22 From Vet Aspirations to Feed Management03:46 Discovering a Passion for Feed Management06:56 The Importance of Reading Bunks10:12 Challenges and Growth in Feed Management12:27 Managing People and Building a Team17:20 Key Lessons and Future Insights19:16 Influential Mentors and Supportive Parents20:21 Career Choices and Grad School Decisions21:51 Future Aspirations in Dairy Management23:46 The Role of AI in Feed Management29:13 Advice for Young Dairy Professionals32:01 Personal Growth and New Beginnings35:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Colin Fowler and guest host, Ben Brokesh, visit TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Listen in as they meet with some of the foremost startup entrepreneurs.  Timestamps:3:24 – HyWatts (Sam Ruben, CBDO and Co-Founder): Delivers clean, modular energy systems that turn renewable power into reliable electricity. 14:23 – Tesollo (Youngjin Kim, President and CEO; Wooseok Ryu, CTO): Solves complex problems and creates new value for their customers through advanced robotic automation solutions utilizing robotic grippers. 19:46 – Carbon Native Solutions (Keith Crossland, CEO): Invented a new class of multi-objective AI that transforms local industrial waste and minerals into high-performance, carbon-negative cement materials using standard equipment. 29:23 – Steg.AI (Eric Wengrowski, CEO): Trains in-house deep learning models for watermarking and poisoning for use through APIs, web applications, and third-party integrations. 41:27 – Ascender Systems (Jorge Muniz, Co-Founder and CEO): Patented a climbing robot that can scale utility/light/flag poles, pipes, and columns of varying shapes from 3 inches to 22 inches. 49:49 – Ponderosa.ai (Scott Benson, Founding Software Engineer): Develops cost-effective AI-enabled fire suppression drone swarms that can be broadly distributed and prepositioned in areas of high risk.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chadcrouch.substack.comOne thing I think you come to appreciate after some months or years of field recording, or intentional listening, is the variability of sound that conifers make when played by the wind.Where I live, I'm surrounded by conifers. Douglas-firs abound. They produce a sharp sound in the wind, occasionally what you might call a hiss. Just an hour to the east, beyond the crest of the Cascade Range, a more arid landscape plays host to ponderosa pine trees. The wind on their long, bundled needles is quite different. Because their needles are flexible and bundled together, they sway and brush against each other in waves, producing a softer sound. More of a shush. Words fail me here. You just have to listen.This recording captures the song of the pines as a backdrop for the birds that make this habitat their home.We hear Western Wood Pewee, Pine Siskin, American Goldfinch, Hairy Woodpecker, White-crowned sparrow, American Robin, Red-breasted Nuthatch, and California Quail—to name names—on a mild June evening near Glenwood, Washington. But what is it about ponderosa pine trees that they produce such a sonorous sound? According to field recordist Gordon Hempton, the pitch is a function of the length of the needle or blade of grass. “We can go back to the writings of John Muir, which — he turned me on to the fact that the tone, the pitch, of the wind is a function of the length of the needle or the blade of grass. So the shorter the needle on the pine, the higher the pitch; the longer, the lower the pitch.”-Gordon Hempton, recordistWhile that sounds plausible and is certainly memorable, it's not the whole story. It's not just about length; stiffness, density, bundling, and flexibility all matter too. All the complexity of the canopy structure goes into the sound. The turbulence of the wind moving between needles, branches and trunks, and the brushing of the needles against each other all plays a role. Take a guitar string; the string is fixed at both ends and vibrates at specific frequencies determined by its length, tension, and mass. Needles are only fixed at one end, so they're more like tines than strings. The frequency of a guitar string follows clear mathematical relationships: a string twice as long vibrates at half the frequency (one octave lower), assuming same tension and thickness. The sound of pine needles comes primarily from aerodynamics: wind flowing around needles creates fluctuations in the air. Needles twice as long do not whisper an octave lower; rather, they produce a lower range of pitches due to the lower frequency of movements and resulting turbulence they create. A string can produce a clear frequency. A needle produces a spectrum of frequencies; a texture. What can be said about all the variety of needles, leaves, and blades of grass and the sounds they make in the wind? Has someone attempted to map them? If there is such an inventory, I did not find it, but I did find the following observations made nearly seven centuries ago in an interesting piece of nature writing. It's observational, philosophical, and poetic all at once: Wind cannot create sound on its own: it sounds only in connection with things. It is unlike the ferocious clamor of thunder, which rumbles through the void. Since wind sounds only in connection with things, its sound depends on the thing: loud or soft, clear or vague, delightful or frightening—all are produced depending on the form of the thing. Though it may come into contact with earthen or rock pedestals in the shape of tortoises, sounds are not produced. If a valley is empty and immense, its sound is vigorous and fierce; when water gently flows, its sound is still turbulent and agitated—neither achieves a harmonious balance, and both cause man to feel fearful and frightened. Therefore, only plants and trees can produce suitable sounds.Among plants and trees, those with large leaves have a muffled sound; those with dry leaves have a sorrowful sound; those with frail leaves have a weak and unmelodic sound. For this reason, nothing is better suited to wind than the pine.Now, the pine as a species has a stiff trunk and curled branches, its leaves are thin, and its twigs are long. It is gnarled yet noble, unconstrained and overspreading, entangled and intricate. So when wind passes through it, it is neither obstructed nor agitated. Wind flows through smoothly with a natural sound. Listening to it can relieve anxiety and humiliation, wash away confusion and impurity, expand the spirit and lighten the heart, make one feel peaceful and contemplative, cause one to wander free and easy through the skies and travel along with the force of Creation. It is well suited to gentlemen who seek pleasure in mountains and forests, delighting in them and unable to abandon them.-Liu Chi, (1311–1375)Thanks for listening and reading. If you made it this far, consider tapping ‘like' just to let me know you were here. I often wonder things like, will I lose readers with this big block quote? Are subscribers alienated by a post marked ‘paid'? Ponderosa Grove is available under the artist name Listening Spot on all streaming platforms today Friday, November 7th, 2025.

Frank and Shirley break down Survivor Season 49, Episode 7 as the tribes merge and the game resets. A frantic key scramble sets the tone, Sage cashes in a big advantage, Sophie wins a tough endurance immunity, and social dynamics flip as power players collide. We talk production tidbits from Jeff's podcast, the ethics of camp life moments, and how this vote sets up the sprint to Season 50.00:00 — Welcome, merge setup, why strong players suddenly look exposed00:42 — Who's actually playing: Sophie's edit, Sage vs Savannah confusion, early reads01:33 — Challenge format love: two-phase competitions and rare endurance twists02:10 — Nate's arc and classy exit, what his jury seat means02:26 — Shannon reactions, production realities, camp logistics from “On Fire”03:49 — “Bottoms Up” alliance forms: Steven, Joanne, Sage04:25 — Why the blue camp, sustainability notes, challenge field turfing05:50 — Idol information warfare: blaming Shannon for Rizzo's idol leak06:13 — Why Savannah is the next big target06:38 — Chest advantage drops, mass key scramble, behind-the-scenes camera chaos09:51 — Sage unlocks the chest and a huge challenge advantage10:04 — Merge sunrise, shifting pairs, and soft alliances11:49 — The chicken moment and how the audience reacts every season13:29 — Sage recruits Sophie and Joanne, locks on Savannah14:52 — Earn the merge meal: team lineups and the boulder course16:16 — Puzzle phrase trick, Alex's athletic leap, yellow team wins merge meal17:33 — Individual immunity on the beam: elimination order and Sophie's win for her mom18:52 — Jeff teases two Season 50 spots, who looks ready to seize it21:25 — Feast fallout, who's calm, who's plotting, and why timing matters22:03 — Mick's idol hunt, Savannah vs Mick footrace for the key, vote restored23:29 — Rizzo briefs Savannah, Sophie aims to break the trio, Stephen floated26:16 — Tribal talk, Rizzo flashes idol, votes land, Nate becomes first jurorSage's chest advantage was massive. Skipping phase one secured food and energy for the endurance round.Sophie's immunity win came on a genuinely nasty balance setup. It also gave quieter players room to change gears.The edit is spotlighting a few likely Season 50 figures, which compresses screen time for subtle operators.Idol intel is currency. Pinning the leak on Shannon keeps suspicion off Sage and keeps options open.Mick is a gamer. The head-to-head key lunge with Savannah and reclaiming her vote were pivotal for the merge math.Rizzo showing the idol without playing it protected Savannah enough for the plan to hold.Nate on the jury is big for Rizzo and Savannah. He clocked who flipped in seconds, which will shape Ponderosa talk.“You can't hide behind good players anymore.”“She's incredibly forgettable. It's not her fault. The editors did her wrong.”“Target the leader. Savannah runs the show.”“That's how you do it on Survivor.”“If you're getting to the end now, it won't be because you got carried.”Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcastWhat do you think was the smartest move after the merge feast: flashing an idol, hunting one, or locking votes early? Send questions or hot takes for next week's mailbag and we'll feature a few on the show.Source: Episode transcript 7. Blood Will Be Drawn Apple Podcast tags: Survivor 49, Blood Will Be Drawn, Survivor recap, merge episode, reality TV analysis, Sophie immunity, Sage advantage, Rizzo idol, Savannah strategy, Outlast Podcast, Geek Freaks, Jeff ProbstTimestamps and TopicsKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesCall to ActionLinks and ResourcesFollow UsListener Questions

Today I feature the mighty Ponderosa Pine. I was marveling at these trees on a recent trip out west and knew I had to feature the species. A mainstay of the construction lumber industry often labelled as PP/LP on lumber racks. But also a species with a different life in the form of clear boards in moulding, interior flooring, paneling, etc. The species is fire propagating and is a perfect example of how healthy forest management needs a little fire from time to time. The Beetle Kill Pine is the result of weak forests without natures cleaning mechanism. Ponderosa is a yellow pine but a pale version of yellow pine both in appearance but in workability with softer and less difference between early and late growth. It makes for a more uniform working experience with planing, sawing or cutting joinery. Also in this episode I answer questions about: - Kiln Drying schedules to reduce trial and error when drying lumber - How pulp wood forests no longer destined to a paper mill could be turned into saw timber forests. - Typical construction lumber species in the 1920s in the NE United States

Meet Rex Wolferman; after finding success in the corporate world, he needed to make a change after hitting his limit. A unique opportunity came up to purchase some port-a potties and Ponderosa Portables was born. Rex has found incredible success because of the high quality service he provides. Check out Ponderosa Portables: https://ponderosaportables.com/services

Science journalist Cara Giaimo dives into the ocean's abyss to learn new approaches to life from some of the oceans most interesting creatures. In her latest book, "Leaving the Ocean Was a Mistake: Life Lessons from Sixty Sea Creatures," Giaimo uses the bizarre and fascinating adaptations of sixty marine creatures to offer humorous and insightful advice for living on land. Award-winning author Gary Ferguson has written for a variety of national publications and and has penned twenty-seven books on nature and science, including his latest book: "The Twilight Forest: An Elegy for Ponderosa in a Changing West."

In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, High Plains Ponderosa Dairy COO, Will Basham, discusses the importance of cultivating a positive culture and adapting technology in the dairy industry to enhance efficiency and performance. He emphasizes the significance of data-driven management in identifying issues before they become critical and highlights tools for improving operational efficiency. Basham also shares his experiences in managing people and processes during an expansion project, focusing on the integration of milking speed and breeding strategies to optimize productivity. Additionally, he explores the value of understanding communication and learning styles to foster a more effective work environment.

Let's eat, Slackers!This episode is simple: Candy & Restaurants. That's it. That's the topic.I rediscovered one of my all time favorite candy bars, the mighty 5th Avenue and that led us here.I also came across a closed restaurant storefront and started thinking back to the places that 6 year old me would have thought were "fancy" dining. You know, like Sizzler or Ponderosa. Ever have a Ponderosa steak on a Sunday after church? Well I sure did, and it was glorious.There's so much tension in the world - why not just talk about candy and food? Oh, yeah, and tonight I had another seldom talked about candy bar that was a pretty big deal in 1987!

This week's Regional Roundup from Rocky Mountain Community Radio includes a look at efforts to commemorate the 140th anniversary of the massacre of Chinese workers in Rock Springs, Wyoming. We head to a rural Colorado gymkhana, where riders of all ages show off their skills. We listen in on an audio postcard capturing the birdsong of a Ponderosa pine woodland near Boulder, and we visit a bustling farmers market in Paonia, Colorado. We round out the show hearing from the author of Food Fight: Misguided Policies, Supply Challenges, and the Impending Struggle to Feed a Hungry World about the challenges ahead for feeding the planet.

On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer Heather Dean interviews Miriam Walfish, whose most recently-published book is called “Bubby Karp and the Mystery at Ponderosa Pines.” When the main character, ‘Bubby Karp,' agrees to fill in for the cook at Ponderosa Pines, she expects a fun-filled winter break with her grandchildren. Instead, they encounter disturbing nighttime noises, confusing clues, and suspicious strangers. They soon realize there are many secrets hiding in the snow-covered pines. Will Bubby Karp be able to figure everything out with the help of her quick-thinking grandchildren and newfound friends? Or will the mystery of Ponderosa Pines remain buried in the snow? This book for young readers is a treat for anyone who likes a good mystery – including this podcast's host! SUBSCRIBE to “613 Books” Podcast and discover new books every week! = = = Show Notes: Featured Guest: Miriam Walfish Featured Book: “Bubby Karp and the Mystery at Ponderosa Pines” Link to purchase on publisher Judaica Press' website: https://judaicapress.com/collections/walfish-miriam/products/bubby-karp-and-the-mystery-at-ponderosa-pines Link to purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bubby-Karp-Mystery-Ponderosa-Pines/dp/1607634236 = = = = = Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger Michael's contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: https://michaeldoniger.net/en/home/ SUBSCRIBE to “613 Books” Podcast and discover new books every week!

Episode 396 is Bonanza (1959) "A Rose for Lotta" Lotta Crabtree is hired by mining tycoon Alpheus Troy to lure one of the Cartwrights into town and hold him for ransom in exchange for Ponderosa timber rights.

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands Legislative Hearing on H.R. 1045, H.R. 1655, H.R. 3187 & H.R. 3444 Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:15 AM On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R. 1045 (Rep. Kennedy of UT), “Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025” H.R. 1655 (Rep. Bentz), “Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act” H.R. 3187 (Rep. Hill), To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a parcel of property of the Forest Service to Perry County, Arkansas, and for other purposes. H.R. 3444 (Rep. Huffman), “Tribal Self-Determination and Co-Management in Forestry Act of 2025.” Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=417173

Send us a textNote: Audio only, please see YouTube for video version.Hidden within the rugged terrain of New Mexico's Gila National Forest lies an engineering marvel with a fascinating past. The Catwalk National Recreational Trail suspends visitors along sheer canyon walls, following a path first blazed by silver miners in the 1890s.My journey begins at the trailhead where interpretive signs reveal the area's rich mining heritage. When silver and gold were discovered in Whitewater Canyon in 1889, ambitious prospectors built a wooden pipeline traversing three miles of treacherous terrain. Workers maintained this structure by balancing on narrow wooden planks that earned the nickname "catwalk" due to the cat-like agility required to navigate them. Though mining operations ceased by 1913, this remarkable pathway found new life decades later.Walking the modern metal walkway, I'm struck by the dramatic juxtaposition of human engineering against raw nature. The first half-mile offers accessible, paved paths 40 feet above Whitewater Creek. Evidence of nature's power is everywhere—reinforced rock walls, mesh barriers, and countless stabilizing bolts testify to the 15 major floods that have reshaped this canyon over four decades. The 2012 flood destroyed the previous infrastructure, making today's trail a modern rebuild that honors its historic predecessor.The canyon's volcanic geology tells an even older story. I examine fascinating formations, including pumice, lithics, and "stone bubbles"—gas pockets trapped in rock and lined with tiny crystals. The diverse ecosystem supports Ponderosa pines, Douglas firs, sycamores, and desert plants, creating a biological transition zone unique to this riparian corridor.For those seeking adventure beyond the main attraction, the trail connects to the more challenging Whitewater Trail #207, leading deeper into the wilderness. This entire area once served as a sanctuary for Native Americans, including Geronimo, adding another layer to its remarkable story.Whether you're fascinated by mining history, engineering achievements, geological wonders, or simply seeking stunning canyon views, the Catwalk Trail delivers an unforgettable experience that bridges New Mexico's rugged past with its preserved natural beauty. Bring proper footwear, water, and your sense of wonder—this hidden gem awaits your discovery.Support the show

The question I get asked every time I talk to someone in the racing community is, "what's going on with Ponderosa Speedway?" Here's my best attempt to answer that question.

Only accessible by boat, Wild Horse Island in Flathead Lake features a small trail system with big views. Beginning at Skeeko Bay boat landing, hike along the lakeshore and then through old-growth Ponderosa pine while keeping a close eye on your surroundings. Wildlife abounds at this state park! You're likely to see bighorn sheep, songbirds, bald eagles – and if you're lucky, maybe even the handful of remaining wild horses for which the island is named. To learn more about Wild Horse Island State Park, hikes across the state, and Wild Montana's work protecting wild places, visit hikewildmontana.org

Recorded on a Monday night at the Palm Street Studio.  AI writes a hit!  Art on the studio wall, the Mini Cooper needs tires, Ponderosa was really good and much more.  Phil's kids probably will never go back to Ponderosa though.  Adam puts in some work, just not on this podcast.  Kyle can eat does not call us, but we go over all of his previous challenges.  The Grumpy Griller will launch his channel soon.  Sandusky DQ, we beg you, please bring back the good burgers.  

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We are back!! Episode 50! On this episode of the podcast we talked about the Top 7 90's rumors we thought were true, top 5 90's tattoo fads, car stereo systems, cheap gutter motels, hooping back in the day, Ponderosa and Sizzler, Stuff From the Discord, epic Mailbags, listener mail and a ton more! Master list on our NES collection: https://superretropod.com/nes-game-list-super-retro/Join our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMP4yO-dFGayGUkT_MVYrhQ/join Discord: https://discord.gg/MYXnh9pf Email: SuperRetroPod@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/superretropodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@superretropodAll things Super Retro: https://linktr.ee/superretroVideo episodes available at YouTube!

This week we have the iconic bucket and rope challenge and whew David and Joe are HOT up there on the platform holding up their buckets for almost an hour! But because David wins, that means his team gets to at least get to the jury. Unfortunately that means the other team has to vote someone to go home and not spend any time at Ponderosa.If you enjoyed this episode please share it with your Survivor friends and follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@taglinetwinks⁠⁠

In this episode of Bend Don't Break, we sit down with Kisky Holwerda, the driving force behind Bend, Oregon's Ponderosa Players. A passionate theater director and educator, Kisky shares how this innovative troupe is fostering creativity, building community, and bringing bold, original performances to life. From the joys of working with young actors to the challenges of independent theater, this conversation dives deep into the power of storytelling and the resilience it takes to keep the arts thriving.

Recorded on a Monday at the Palm Street Studio with the Palm Street Studs.  Fun at state bowling, Junior is coachable and killed it!  GG would rather bowl in Deckerville.  The saga of a ball named Rosco that got to get out for the weekend.  Phil can't plan for shit so don't ask him, he clearly sucks at it and will not answer his phone.  We like Ponderosa and would recommend! 

Krystle passed out on the toilet and hit her head. Over the weekend JLR went to Ponderosa in Pennsylvania, Kroger in Sandusky, and Applebee's in Mentor. Jeffrey received a large lump sum in his paycheck.

Krystle passed out on the toilet and hit her head. Over the weekend JLR went to Ponderosa in Pennsylvania, Kroger in Sandusky, and Applebee's in Mentor. Jeffrey received a large lump sum in his paycheck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Coffee Sprudgecast, hosts Michelman and Carlsen drink Partners Coffee's limited-edition Valentine's Day "Be Mine" specialty instant coffee and the 4th Place Guatemala Cup of Excellence coffee—a natural pacamara from the Ponderosa farm roasted by Proud Mary. It's Sprudgies Season! Lots of discussion is had about the Sixteenth Annual Sprudgie Awards. Nominations are open through the end of Presidents' Day weekend—submit a nomination today! This episode of the Coffee Sprudgecast is sponsored by Ceado, Pacific Barista Series, La Marzocco, Ghirardelli, and DONA.

From the Palm Street Studio on a Monday, we drink the Asian Hobo Juice!  Phil's going on a work trip and getting a haircut, finally!  Don't shoot the firemen when they enter your home trying to help Kyle!  State bowling tournament is right around the corner and we talk about the past joys of that trip.  Ponderosa and Bomb Burgers are in sight!

Ever had a hilarious nickname stick, like Mr. Schnitzel from Walmart? Join me on this solo escapade as we navigate through a rollercoaster of anecdotes, including a side-splitting McDonald's misadventure with Isaac Best and Oush Fitness. We tackle the quirks of modern fast-food dynamics, especially the perils of self-entitlement in the workforce. And yes, that tricky two-for-seven deal at Wendy's gets a mention, showcasing the peculiar patterns of today's service industry.Imagine ranking fast-food giants like KFC, Burger King, and Panda Express, while giving a spotlight to the unsung heroes of sit-down dining like Cheesecake Factory and Olive Garden. Our town's culinary scene offers a rich tapestry of experiences, from the nostalgic bliss of Raising Cane's chicken to the curious choices at Long John Silver's. As we reminisce about defunct family favorites like Ponderosa, our taste buds take a trip down memory lane, sparking laughter and fond memories of days gone by.Sports fans, it's time to gear up for a spirited discussion on college football rivalries, with a special nod to Ohio State's journey and the eternal battle with Michigan. As we unveil our podcast's thrilling transition to YouTube, we're welcoming you to engage in real-time and witness our genuine reactions on video. Thank you for being a part of this lively ride, and stay tuned as we continue to entertain and surprise with every episode.Send us a text message and let us know how awesome we are! (Click the link)!Support the show'Beavis and Butt-head' Cover art created by Joe Crawford

Merry Christmas!  This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, December 22, 2024!  Tonight, Mike and Scott are back together and this was our virtual holiday party with our listeners!  We took calls and talked about holiday traditions from all parts of the country during the show, from Ponderosa wings to sushi pizza!  We also discussed another great stay at Fort Wilderness with Jason and Veronica, talked about airport proximity and how that affects the ending of a vacation, the "bubble" effect of our Disney trips and much more!   Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord.  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.  Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

GGACP celebrates Christmas 2024 with this ENCORE of a holiday installment (from 2019) featuring the podcast's own winter warlock, Mario Cantone. In this episode, Mario and the boys discuss misleading movie titles, politically correct Christmas carols, the genius of Paul Frees (and Frank Loesser) and the 80th anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz.” Also: Jack Cassidy teams with Jim Backus, Judy Garland locks horns with Busby Berkeley, Ricardo Montalban serenades Esther Williams and Gilbert gets accosted by Snow White. PLUS: Jan-Michael Vincent! Lucille Ball sings! “Christmas on the Ponderosa”! Tony Curtis tells off Danny Kaye! And “Frosty the Snowman” turns 50! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After searching for a nicely shaped Christmas tree, our family decided to bring one home that represents the Colorado wilderness! Enjoy our favorite Christmas storybook, Why Christmas Tree's Aren't Perfect, and hear my kids' favorite Christmas memories.See our Ponderosa pine Christmas tree: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDXP83NRggm/Order your copy of Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Christmas-Trees-Arent-Perfect/dp/1501825836Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect was read and recorded with permission from Guideposts books.

In our last episode of the year, we:— Go through more wild Foxfire home remedies — Discuss why Rich Rodriguez is like JD Vance— Talk about what's happening in Syria— Big John explains his beef with Ponderosa Dr. Spalding's organization https://www.equalchanceforeducation.org/-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! Join our Patreon, for as little as $5/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more patreon.com/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------Subscribe to our Youtube channel! http://www.youtube.com/appodlachiaThe views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the hosts, Chuck Corra and Big John Isner, and do not represent the opinions of either of their employers. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us a textSend us a textBest of the Left: Progressive Politics, News, Culture.Expertly-curated by humans, not algorithms or AI, since 2006. 1000s of 5⭐️ reviews!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Habitat Podcast #308 - In today's episode of The Habitat Podcast, we are back with another bonus episode with my good friend Andy over at the.deercamp.podcast. Andy traveled to the Ponderosa deer camp hosted by my good friend Matt Zahl to talk all things deer camp. We discuss: 60 years of deer camp legacy Pranks and deer camp camaraderie Life lessons from seasoned hunters The culture of Michigan deer camps The quacking buck story Father-son hunting traditions Hunting mishaps & mayhem Preserving deer camp culture for youth And So Much More! PATREON - Patreon - Habitat Podcast Brand new HP Patreon for those who want to support the Habitat Podcast. Good luck this Fall and if you have a question yourself, just email us @ info@habitatpodcast.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Patreon - Habitat Podcast Latitude Outdoors - Saddle Hunting: https://bit.ly/hplatitude Stealth Strips - Stealth Outdoors: Use code Habitat10 at checkout https://bit.ly/stealthstripsHP Midwest Lifestyle Properties - https://bit.ly/3OeFhrm Vitalize Seed Food Plot Seed - https://bit.ly/vitalizeseed Down Burst Seeders - https://bit.ly/downburstseeders 10% code: HP10 Morse Nursery - http://bit.ly/MorseTrees 10% off w/code: HABITAT10 Packer Maxx - http://bit.ly/PACKERMAXX $25 off with code: HPC25 Exodus Outdoor Gear - Use Code: HP - https://exodusoutdoorgear.com/discount/HP First Lite --> https://bit.ly/3EDbG6P LAND PLAN Property Consultations – HP Land Plans: LAND PLANS Leave us a review for a FREE DECAL - https://apple.co/2uhoqOO Morse Nursery Tree Dealer Pricing – info@habitatpodcast.com Habitat Podcast YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAUuvU9t25FOSstoFiaNdg Email us: info@habitatpodcast.com habitat management / deer habitat / food plots / hinge cut / food plot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen and guest Susan Heim discuss pivotal steps to elevate your dairy farm into a professional business through strategic branding.  Peggy and Susan outline five key steps to create and sustain a brand that resonates with your employees, community, and consumers.  With real-life examples from local farms like the Eberts and Pagel's Ponderosa, they illustrate how effective branding fosters community engagement, employee loyalty, and an impactful market presence. Whether you're a dairy farmer looking to transform your business or maintain employee retention, this episode provides actionable insights and strategies designed to uplevel your dairy farm. Connect with Susan Hiem, owner and president of Quali-T: 920-845-1010 ext. 101 sheim@qualitinc.com Learn more about how Quali-T provides branding solutions, work wear, reflective gear and other customized merchandise for farms and agribusinesses: https://qualitinc.espwebsite.com/ Subscribe to Uplevel Dairy Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ6xQHZ0A1vqHKjRkbtJJA Want to get new episodes in your inbox? Subscribe here: https://www.upleveldairy.com/subscribe

Recorded on 10/29/24. Coach V is the showrunner but he is joined by the entirety of the PMC squad as they recap the 2024 Colorado Girls High School Flag Football Playoffs from round 1 to the quarterfinals in 4A and 5A. The crew was able to cover 25 playoff games live in one week, which is a podcast record. Peep the end for info on our end of the year award show in 4A and 5A!  Intro 0:00- 2:45 Round 1 Ralston Valley vs Northfield 2:46- 5:48 5A Round 1 Games 5:49- 9:43 4A Round 1 Games 9:44- 12:31 Round 2 Air Academy vs Denver West 12:32- 21:07 Round 2 Pomona vs Evergreen 21:08- 38:49 Round 2 TCA vs Ellicott 38:50- 43:05 Round 2 Mountain View vs Ponderosa 43:06- 1:02:54 Round 2 Mullen vs Highlands Ranch 1:02:55- 1:06:33 Round 2 George Washington vs Dakota Ridge 1:06:34- 1:34:26 Round 2 Green Mountain vs Elizabeth 1:34:27- 1:37:46 Round 2 Vista Ridge vs Manual 1:37:47- 1:45:55 4A Quarterfinals TCA vs Denver West 1:45:56- 1:50:20 4A Quarterfinals Mountain View vs Pomona 1:50:21- 2:15:38 4A Quarterfinals Mullen vs Green Mountain 2:15:39- 2:18:49 4A Quarterfinals Vista Ridge vs George Washington 2:18:49- 2:41:39 Round 2 Mountain Vista vs Regis Jesuit 2:41:40- 2:49:11 Round 2 Arvada West vs Grandview 2:49:12- 2:59:06 Round 2 ThunderRidge vs Denver South 2:59:07- 3:03:14 Round 2 Doherty vs Douglas County 3:03:15- 3:16:57 Round 2 Cherry Creek vs Chatfield 3:16:58- 3:25:38 Round 2 Valor Christian vs Ralston Valley 3:25:39- 3:33:54 Round 2 Legend vs Heritage 3:33:55- 3:37:53 Round 2 Chaparral vs Northglenn 3:37:54- 3:45:41 5A Quarterfinals Mountain Vista vs Thunderridge 3:45:42- 3:51:08 5A Quarterfinals Arvada West vs Douglas County 3:51:09- 3:58:16 5A Quarterfinals Valor Christian vs Chaparral 3:58:17- 4:13:40 5A Quarterfinals Cherry Creek vs Legend 4:13:41- 4:21:00 Playmaker of the Week 4:21:01- 4:24:15 Semi Finals Predictions 4:24:16- 4:37:38 Outro 4:37:39- 4:40:14 https://linktr.ee/PlaymakersCorner Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlaymakerCorner Tik Tok: Playmakers Corner Instagram: https:https://www.instagram.com/playmakerscorner/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlaymakerCorner Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEcv0BIfXT78kNEtk1pbxQ/featured  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/playmakerscorner  Website: https://playmakerscorner.com/  Listen to us on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rkM8hKtf8eqDPy2xqOPqr  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cycle-365/id1484493484?uo=4  Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-cycle-365 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9mODg4MWYwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz

Jon breaks down early voting, Kamala visits the Ponderosa and opens her own word salad bar plus we play your eclectic talkbacks all morning long.

Ray Mesa, near the La Sal mountains on the Colorado-Utah border is notable for its old-growth Ponderosa pines (estimated to be several hundred years old) that are growing in cool drainages amongst pinyon-juniper woodlands. Recent Ponderosa tree mortality raised concerns among land managers and Larissa Yocom, a fire ecologist at Utah State University, began exploring the potential causes of these deaths. These include drought, insect attacks, and increased competition due to fire suppression over the last 140 years. This research underscores the challenges of ecosystem management, particularly under changing climates, and highlights the unique importance of these rare old Ponderosa stands.

Mitch Jurisich owner of Delta Marina and Plaquemines Parish Councilmember, drops by to discuss how this cooler weather from Hurricane Helene has given way to decent fishing across Louisiana, how the low river is bringing in some fantastic catches, fishing in the river has been fantastic, what gripes he has heard about Redfish and Red Snapper regulations, and with what all is going on over at the Ponderosa at Delta Marina?

Happy Tuesday! We recap last night's 49ers win over the Packers, Aaron Rodgers is getting a documentary, Deshaun Watson accused of sexual assault again, we chat about the Tyreek Hill incident, Dom gifts Man a flame thrower, we give you a Fat Boy Food Tip, we do Rapid Fire, we read Ponderosa reviews & it's Game Show Tuesday.

Jared VanHess host of The Habitat Podcast and co owner of Vitalize Seed joins us for this weeks episode. We are talking whitetail food sources, fall food plots, why soil quality really matters and all things fall bow hunting. Thanks for listening! VITALIZE SEED CO LATITUDE OUTDOORS STEALTH OUTDOORS DHTHREE.COM FULL SPECTRUM SYNTHETIC SCRAPE SYSTEM DEERHUNTERPODCAST.COM

Shane and the Howler talk about the demise of the barbershop, eating at the Ponderosa, and getting drunk on an internantional flight to Las Vegas.The Midweek Howl Disclaimer: The Skeptic of the From The Shadows Podcast crew, aka the Ozark Howler, joins Shane each week, to share a story or two and discuss current events. Just a little midweek humor to brighten your day. We like to call this segment “The Midweek Howl.” Enjoy!From The Shadows Podcast is a program where we seriously discuss the supernatural, the paranormal, cryptozoology as well as ufology. Anything that cannot be rationally explained has a platform for discussion here on the From The Shadows Podcast.https://www.fromtheshadowspodcast.comhttps://www.facebook.com/fromtheshadowspodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shanegroveauthorhttps://www.instagram.com/fromtheshadowspodcast#barbershops #lasVegas #boxing #Ponderosa #humor #storytelling

This week, Chuck and John are taking some time to be with their families on the 4th so we're digging into our podcast vault and sharing one of our favorite episodes with you about two of America's greatest treasurers: Ponderosa Buffett and Dolly Parton. Join our discord - https://discord.gg/YqC37aJnWu-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachi-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/ DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never will. Support the Show.