Podcasts about QVC

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This week on Sheena Interrupted, Sheena makes a surprising announcement: she's taking a break from the podcast for the summer.After launching Mango Muse at Sephora, traveling nonstop, juggling songwriting, business opportunities, content creation, and everything else happening behind the scenes, she opens up about feeling overwhelmed and the importance of recognizing when it's time to step back.TRID, meanwhile, has a very different plan.From firing Sheena from the show, to recruiting the mailman as a guest host, to turning the podcast into a QVC channel, a mukbang, or possibly complete chaos, the summer schedule quickly goes off the rails.We also talk Mango Muse, burnout, balancing ambition with real life, and why taking a break isn't always a bad thing.Equal parts honest, ridiculous, and completely unplanned.#podcast #burnout #worklifebalance #sephora #mangomuse #sheenainterrupted #comedy #couplespodcast

Ron doesn't understand why humans would want to give up the pleasure of driving a car, nor the control..... Guests: Actors Kim Gravel and John Battagliese for QVC...Lifestyle Trends Expert Meaghan B. Murphy

Home improvement marketing is evolving as direct-to-consumer brands leverage social proof, digital advertising, and customer ownership to compete with major retailers and drive sustainable growth.ABOUT THE EPISODE ⸻In this episode of The Truth About Social Ads, Jason Smith sits down with Lori Machiorlette, founder of Worth Home Products, to discuss what it takes to build and scale a patented consumer products business over more than two decades.Lori shares the story behind Worth Home Products, including the development of the Instant Pendant Lite and decorative AC vent covers that helped the company stand out in a competitive home improvement market. She also reflects on lessons learned from her beauty brand, BlendSmart, the challenges of selling through major retailers like Home Depot, Lowe's, Costco, Sephora, and QVC, and the strategic shift from wholesale to direct-to-consumer sales.The conversation explores product innovation, customer retention, social proof, Amazon growth, agency partnerships, paid advertising, and the realities of scaling an e-commerce brand while maintaining profitability and long-term customer relationships.ABOUT THE GUEST ⸻Lori Machiorlette is the founder of Worth Home Products, a home improvement company known for its patented Instant Pendant Lite recessed can conversion kits and decorative AC vent covers. With more than 20 years of experience in e-commerce, retail, and consumer products, Lori has successfully sold products through major retailers including Home Depot, Lowe's, Costco, Sephora, and QVC.She is also a co-founder of BlendSmart, the world's first rotating makeup brush, which expanded internationally through major beauty retailers. Lori specializes in product innovation, direct-to-consumer growth, retail strategy, and customer-focused brand building.

Former comedy writer Bette Bentley built Skimpies—the world's first liner designed specifically for leggings—into a number one TikTok brand entirely through organic livestreams, bypassing paid ads by treating the platform like an interactive group chat. This innovative founder breaks down how she embraced raw authenticity to collapse the traditional sales funnel, handle extreme burnout, and turn a grueling six-month streaming schedule into a $60,000 warehouse livestream. For more on Skimpies and show notes, click here. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

KT somehow found himself grabbing a bunch of audio from QVC, and the results turned out to be fantastic. 

Here's Monday's show, featuring a discussion on the surprising turn of the calendar to the month of June, a shocking NFL trade, some amazing audio from QVC and so much more. 

In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience I go on the Schrager Hour to discuss the insanity of the Knicks being in the Finals, the QVC-ification of Social Media with the rise of Live Shopping, and why collectibles are becoming a lifestyle genre like sports, music, movies, etc. I also talk about how the world is heading into a barbell era... AI and Analog Share this episode with a friend you're watching the Knicks game with

Subscribe to our YouTube channel On our political radar this week… Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan adds to decades of proof that an independent candidate for statewide office is doomed, pulling the plug on what had become a fading Quixotic quest. He was supposed to be the star of the annual Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce policy conference on Mackinac Island which was wrapping up as we recorded. There are no major surprises coming from the two days of fun, fudge and high-level schmoozing and boozing … and also no gubernatorial debate even though the major contenders are all at the Grand Hotel. It became a wake for the reality of Duggan's “impossible dream” which proved, in fact, to be impossible. Does it clear the way for Jocelyn Benson to ride a Blue Wave into the Governor's office? National Democrats have launched a circular firing squad over the 2024 Autopsy report with DNC chair Ken Martin facing calls for his ouster. But does anyone outside of the party's org chart and the political media give a damn? Meanwhile, Michigan Democrats are making a pitch to the DNC to put Michigan into the first tier of presidential primaries.  President Donald Trump's push to reshape congressional districts ahead of the November elections suffered a double setback Tuesday, as South Carolina senators declined to do so and a federal court blocked a Republican-backed map in Alabama. As early in-person voting began Tuesday in South Carolina's primaries, the state Senate rejected a Republican plan to cancel those congressional votes and instead schedule a new primary under revised districts designed to help the GOP oust Jim Clyburn, the state's only black member of Congress. A Republican win in Texas could well mean a Democratic win in November. Utterly corrupt Attorney General Ken Paxton outlasted Senator John Cornyn despite multiple national Republicans correctly pointing out that Paxton was a grotesquely flawed candidate. He's under federal indictment, he narrowly avoided CONVICTION AFTER impeachment – BY A GOP LEGISLATURE, and he's being sued for divorce by his state senator wife thanks to his affair with a former aide and state securities regulator. Democrats in Washington have made it clear that a Blue Wave flip of congressional control will mean investigations into the Trump administration’s corruption. As lawmakers grow increasingly frustrated with President Donald Trump's planned $1.8 billion lawsuit settlement fund and his thousands of stock trades totaling hundreds of millions dollars, a trio of House Democrats is launching a new caucus aimed at fighting malfeasance in government. The new End Corruption Caucus is launching at the direction of Representatives Jason Crow, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Mike Levin, D-Calif., spanning the party's centrist to progressive wings. When Donald Trump is feeling down, he brings in his Cabinet which spends a couple of hours telling him how great he is. On Wednesday the latest gathering focused on extolling what great things Trump has done for the economy and bringing Iran to its knees … nevermind that neither is consistent with reality. In fact, the latest reports from the Trump government is that inflation moved higher again last month … to the highest level in 3 years. Yes, inflation was lower during the final 2 years of the Biden administration. All of this to help him cope with his cognitive decline and his pending mortality after continual images of his rotting hands, his incessant bragging about being able to pass rudimentary dementia tests (that seem to be a regular occurrence), and news that he's had not one, not two, but THREE physicals at Walter Reed Hospital in less than a year, along with the realization that he was facing humiliation in the mid-term elections … which, all of a sudden, he claims are meaningless for him.  And it gave Trump a chance to introduce the latest merch available for his flock to buy on his QVC-style website, even laying out his newest tacky 55-dollar baseball cap in front of each of his cabinet members. Thankfully, none of them wore them during the meeting…and there's no report if the men in the room were wearing their Trump-mandated Florsheim shoes. The Trump administration said Tuesday that it will admit an additional 10,000 white South Africans into the U.S. as refugees this year, increasing its historically low annual cap but still blocking people from other countries from entering through the program. Trump suspended the refugee program on his first day in office and, since then, has turned it into a vehicle to allow Afrikaners — a group of white South Africans descended mainly from Dutch settlers — into the U.S. And there's more than a little turmoil at Michigan State University. The Board of Trustees offered president Kevin Guskiewicz a $1-million pay raise and a contract extention. He said ‘no thanks' and, after just two years in East Lansing, moves to President of Clemson University. This, after the board enacts controversial rules muzzling individual members … and penalizing two trustees for refusing to agree to the changes. 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Das Wichtigste an diesem Mittwoch: In Verden könnte heute das Urteil gegen die ehemalige RAF-Terroristin Daniela Klette fallen. Wirtschaftsministerin Reiche ist zu Gast in China und QVC will vor Gericht erstreiten, dass der Teleshopping-Sender besser auffindbar ist.

Das Wichtigste an diesem Mittwoch: In Verden könnte heute das Urteil gegen die ehemalige RAF-Terroristin Daniela Klette fallen. Wirtschaftsministerin Reiche ist zu Gast in China und QVC will vor Gericht erstreiten, dass der Teleshopping-Sender besser auffindbar ist.

It sounds like a court battle is planned in the QVC bankruptcy, in which "vulture investors" that allegedly bought stakes in QVC when it was already financially distressed will put on evidence towards trying to propose a different plan for QVC to exit bankruptcy under which they are paid more than the smooth sail out of bankruptcy the company lawyers would prefer. This kind of contentious litigation will likely be concerning to QVC suppliers, insurers and other interested parties - at a minimum because it is costly and preparation for hearings such as the upcoming distracts bankrupt companies' management. Maybe that is why the planning hearing is so vague as to what is going on, avoiding references to QVC or the Home Shopping Network? I don't know. This hearing seemed exceptionally vague. And I thought I heard a reference to an objection deadline of tomorrow but I am not sure. I think things may be possibly be moving too quickly for there to be time for parties to come forward and be heard in the case. More information about the QVC bankruptcy is available here including points of contact if people have questions about what is going on in the bankruptcy and deadlines: https://restructuring.ra.kroll.com/QVC/

Tim Heitmann started Double Good as a 500-square-foot popcorn shop on Navy Pier in 1998 and grew it into a wholesale business that sold to Costco, QVC, and FTD. Then a handwritten letter from a fifth grader who had raised $300 for his band trip made Tim question everything. He walked away from wholesale and poured the company into a fundraising side business that was barely 5% of revenue.In this episode of Predicting The Turn, Tim shares the full arc: how he spent five years quietly building a fundraising tech platform with just three people in a WeWork office, why he focused obsessively on competitive cheerleading as his beachhead market, and how COVID did not create the pivot but revealed a platform that had been five years in the making. When growth exploded in 2021 (400% in Q1 alone), Tim explains the brutal reality of scaling manufacturing, watching SLAs blow from 10 to 47 days, and building a blackout feature to throttle demand before it killed the brand.Tim also explains why Double Good has never taken outside investment, why he thinks in decades instead of quarters, and how he is building an executive team and governance structure so the company can outlast him. If you care about purpose-driven brands, patient entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to disrupt a 100-year-old industry with technology, this one delivers.- From a Navy Pier popcorn shop to a fundraising tech platform- The kid's letter that redirected the entire company- Building the tech platform with 3 people in a WeWork over 5 years- Why competitive cheerleading was the perfect beachhead market- The 4-day fundraiser model vs. the industry standard of 30 days- COVID as accelerant: 400% Q1 growth in 2021- Scaling crisis: SLAs from 10 to 47 days, 3,300 open tickets- Why Double Good has never taken outside investment- Building an evergreen company that thinks in decades

The QVC bankruptcy saga rolls on — but this time, the end may finally be in sight. In this episode, we dive into the latest twists in the bankruptcy proceedings, uncover who's owed what, and follow the money as the retail empire tries to survive its biggest crisis yet. Then: the CEO got paid HOW much?! And to close things out, we take a trip back in time with some vintage QVC audio clips.

Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates cover a gamut of enriching industry events and jewelry business news. Victoria bounced from Jewelers Mutual's thought-provoking Conversations at Half Moon Bay to the ultra-luxe and action-packed Watches and Wonders in Geneva. She shares takeaways drawn from Conversations and the watch trends spotted in Geneva. Rob breaks down what the tariff refunds mean for businesses and which importers qualify. Finally, he shares his thoughts on QVC's bankruptcy filing, the company's possible future, and its influence on the jewelry industry. Title sponsor: De Beers (adiamondisforever.com)

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Pond Hockey Pilsner from Concord Craft Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Boston, attending the Sabres vs Bruins game and eating as much clam chowder as she could.   TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (2:56): Kathleen samples Sticky Situations Hot Fudge Honey Mashup, Holy Cow Beef Chips, Rhed's Original Pepper Sauce, and a French Toast Butterfinger.   QUEEN NEWS (9:56): Kathleen shares that Post Malone became the first artist to ever headline both Coachella and Stagecoach, Stevie Nicks headlined JazzFest in New Orleans, and Taylor Swift filed a series of trademark applications designed to protect the star from AI impersonations.   HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (15:46): HollyBobbyprovides the latest news in Hollywood.   SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:28:42): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “hasta qué hora se sirve eldesayuno?”or “how late is breakfast served” in English.   WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (45:08): Kathleen recommends watching the final update episode of “Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer” on Netflix, and “Anatomy of a Scandal” onNetflix.   UPDATES (33:26): Kathleen shares updates on Sarah Ferguson's run from the Epstein scandal, the sheriff handling the Nancy Guthrie case has a sketchy past, and Red Lobster brings back endless shrimp.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (48:45): Kathleen reads about the discovery of Acrocanthosaurus footprints in Texas's Dinosaur Valley State Park, and an elusive cloud jaguar has been caught on film in Honduras for the first time in a decade.   SPORTS NEWS (48:18): Kathleen reviews the current situation with tailgating at World Cup events, and Pittsburgh's NFL Draft attendance numbers.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (51:08): Kathleen shares articles on Stagecoach evacuates due to extreme weather, there are over 50 LOVE sculptures around the world, Starbucks is relocating their corporate HQ to Nashville, China is sending two giant pandas to the Atlanta Zoo, Kansas City announces plans for a new baseball stadium, Ontario bans ticket resales above face value, Meta cuts 20,000 jobs, 11 scientists who are tied to sensitive US research have disappeared over the past few months, a legendary Spanish matador is gored by a bull, Amazon is investing billions in big data centers in Mississippi, Zoox is expanding to Phoenix, and QVC is filing for bankruptcy.     SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:24:38): Kathleen reads about Saint Lorenzo Ruiz, the patron saint of cooks, librarians, and the poor.   FEEL GOOD STORY (1:20:32): Kathleen shares a story about the special stone that otters carry with them for life, and Betty White left the majority of her estate to benefit animal welfarecharities.

What did MEWL say when JLR told her about how much money Charlie got for his punishment plate? How is JLR's diet going? A man in India digs up his dead sister to retrieve money from her bank account. Duji' s mom calls her to buy things from QVC. Charlie the Executor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What did MEWL say when JLR told her about how much money Charlie got for his punishment plate? How is JLR's diet going? A man in India digs up his dead sister to retrieve money from her bank account. Duji' s mom calls her to buy things from QVC. Charlie the Executor. Guardians fan who attempted to catch homerun ball deletes all of his social media. What did they find inside Krystle's cyst? JLR has his E.D. Appointment. Live streamer hit by a car. Rover is thinking about running a marathon. Video of a man groping a woman at the bar when her husband knocks him out cold. Fight broke out at the Yankees vs. Rangers game. Duji insists on having cable installed to her basement TV. The mother of the girl who had the baseball stolen from her at the Guardians game calls into the show. Lisa Kudrow interview reveals the cast of Friends makes $20 million a year in residuals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What did MEWL say when JLR told her about how much money Charlie got for his punishment plate? How is JLR's diet going? A man in India digs up his dead sister to retrieve money from her bank account. Duji' s mom calls her to buy things from QVC. Charlie the Executor. Guardians fan who attempted to catch homerun ball deletes all of his social media. What did they find inside Krystle's cyst? JLR has his E.D. Appointment. Live streamer hit by a car. Rover is thinking about running a marathon. Video of a man groping a woman at the bar when her husband knocks him out cold. Fight broke out at the Yankees vs. Rangers game. Duji insists on having cable installed to her basement TV. The mother of the girl who had the baseball stolen from her at the Guardians game calls into the show. Lisa Kudrow interview reveals the cast of Friends makes $20 million a year in residuals. 

What did MEWL say when JLR told her about how much money Charlie got for his punishment plate? How is JLR's diet going? A man in India digs up his dead sister to retrieve money from her bank account. Duji' s mom calls her to buy things from QVC. Charlie the Executor. 

All-time highs – SP500 up 9% MTD – NAS100 even more Balanced risk – up or down from here is evenly matched All tech right now (Example Monday Equal Weighted up 0.33%, SP500 down 0.35%) Worried about No More Mr. Nice Guy The new “Blockchain” , “SPAC”, “MEME” that is pushing stocks PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm-Up - HUGE MOVES - All from Tweets - Earnings seasons - banks did goooood -- Earnings season - carrot ahead of next week when the tech giants report (lots of bulls on this) - A belated 420 day to all you stoners out there! Grab a gummy, come back in about 45 minutes and listen - show will be much better... - Tariff refunds now available Markets - All-time highs - SP500 up 9% MTD - NAS100 even more - Balanced risk - up or down from here is evenly matched -- All tech right now (One day Equal Weighted up 0.33%, SP500 down 0.35%,) - Equal weight up 4.5% MTD, S&P up 9% - Worried about No More Mr. Nice Guy ? - Seems like Trump is bored with the Iran thing... - The new "Blockchain" , "SPAC", "MEME" that is pushing stocks Announcing the Winner of the Closest to the Pin for NetGear... Open /Closed - Straits of Hormuz closed again, and again - The brief opening allowed for a cruise ship to sneak through last week. - Celestyal Discovery, a 1,360-guest vessel operated by Greece-based Celestyal Cruises, departed Port Rashid in Dubai, U.A.E., on April 17 at 11:36 a.m. local time, becoming the first cruise ship known to exit the strait since the crisis began earlier this year. - No passengers aboard - aside from Captain and Crew. - - That must have been a pretty scary passing.... OIL - Oil hovering in the $80-$90 range for a while, now topping $100 - WTI and Brent flipped back to the normal relationship - UAE leaving OPEC - (accounts for 12% of OPEC and 4% of global oil) ---- They need more flexibility and there seems to be a rift  with Saudi Arabia and others as they have not been protected -- China! China to begin exporting jet fuel, diesel and gasoline - DOES THIS MEAN PRICED IN YUAN? Economics - Retail sales up more than expected. - Some is due to the high cost of gas - but stripping out gas prices - still beat expectations - How do we square this with the UMich at all-time lows? Consumer Confidence Retail Sales YoY Chips - MRVL Shares jumped more than 7% after a report by The Information said the company is in talks with Google to build two new AI chips. - AVGO (Broadcom) dipped as they had a deal announced prior and this seems to have watered down some of the importance. - Fast forward a few days and then we see a story about OpenAi missing user and revenue projections. Commentary about concern that if they do not meet their numbers, may not have enough money to fund all the build-outs they promised. (Lots of names dropping on this concern) Tim Apple - Apple announces that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple's board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become Apple's next chief executive officer effective on September 1, 2026. - Ternus joined Apple's product design team in 2001 and became a vice president of Hardware Engineering in 2013. He joined the executive team in 2021 as senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. Throughout his tenure at Apple, Ternus has overseen hardware engineering work on a variety of groundbreaking products across every category. He was instrumental in the introduction of multiple new product lines, including iPad® and AirPods, as well as many generations of products across iPhone®, Mac®, and Apple Watch. - Ternus's work on Mac has helped the category become more powerful and more popular globally than at any time in its 40-year history. Prior to Apple, Ternus worked as a mechanical engineer at Virtual Research Systems. He holds a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Mo Money - Vendor Financing - Anthropic to secure up to 5 gigawatts (GW) of current and future generations of Amazon's Trainium chips to train and power their advanced AI models. - Anthropic's Claude Platform available on AWS, providing their full AI developer experience in one place. - Amazon to invest $5 bln in Anthropic today and up to an additional $20 bln in the future. Operation Vaccu Suck - AST SpaceMobile — Shares fell 15% after a satellite launched  was placed into the wrong orbit. - The company said in a release it expects the cost of the satellite to be recovered by an insurance policy, and it still plans to conduct orbital launches once every month to two months in 2026. - DH Space Cleanup - this is going to be huge. Like the Spaceballs Mega Maid Scene - goes from suck to blow. Mega maid cleaning up space trash - Operation Vaccu Suck Fed Chair Nominee - Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh told Senate hearing that Fed must stay independent and "stay in its lane" - Opening statement (Senate) : "I do not believe the operational independence of monetary policy is particularly threatened when elected officials—presidents, senators, or members of the House—state their views on interest rates. Central bankers must be strong enough to listen to a diversity of views from all corners. - But the actual confirmation may still be stuck until the lawsuit against Powell is dropped (Which it seems is in process) Drugs man... - Compass Pathways — The biotechnology company surged nearly 25% after President Donald Trump signed an executive order that directs his administration to speed up reviews of psychedelic drugs. - Compass is conducting studies of psychedelics to create drugs for treatment-resistant depression and PTSD. HOW? - A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the constitutional authority to do so is scheduled to launch Monday. - Importers and their brokers will be able to begin claiming refunds through an online portal beginning at 8 a.m., according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agency administering the system. - It's the first step in a complicated process that also might eventually lead to refunds for consumers who were billed for some or all of the tariffs on products shipped to them from outside the United States. SUBS Emerging - Sandwich chain Jersey Mike's has confidentially filed for an IPO. - - Blackstone bought a majority stake in the sandwich chain in 2024 in a deal that valued the company at roughly $8 billion. - - - With more than 3,000 locations nationwide, Jersey Mike's is the second-largest hoagie sandwich chain in the U.S. -- Did some research - typical franchisee makes about $100-$200k per store. ----- Initial cost to get store going ~ $700k (3-7 year make-good on initial investment plus risks) NEW Stock MOVER - SPACS were HOT - now by all accounts one of the worst performance groups EVER - AI Pivot - - - Not sure this has legs like some of the ones in the past... - Myseum shares more than doubled after the social media firm became the latest company to refocus efforts on artificial intelligence. -----Shares of Myseum, which has been renamed Myseum.AI, will still trade under the MYSE ticker - The New Jersey-based company announced Wednesday that it would change its name to Myseum.AI amid a concentration on integrating AI into its platforms like Picture Party and DatChat. Myseum will use AI agents to manage personal media in a way that adapts to users' preferences while also maintaining privacy, the company said. - Allbirds' shares during the previous session after the struggling shoemaker announced a pivot to AI (Went from $3 to $24 and now $11) Crypto News - Charles Schwab is rolling out crypto trading, allowing clients to buy bitcoin and ether in the coming weeks. - The move places the brokerage in direct competition with Robinhood and Coinbase, both of which tend to serve younger clients and offer commission-free trading on stocks (but still carry a fee on crypto). - Schwab is the latest example of increasing crypto acceptance by traditional financial firms that previously were waiting on the sidelines to launch crypto offerings. (Only Ether and Bitcoin) -- Stock was down on this news an some earnings hangover (8% from recent high) - Robinhood and Coinbase had some selling on the news too.... OpenAi - Nastyness - Sam Altman is seeking the dismissal of punitive damages claims in his sister's civil lawsuit accusing the OpenAI co-founder and chief executive of repeated sexual abuse more than two decades ago, an accusation he denies. - Annie Altman accused her brother of sexually abusing and raping her between 1997 and 2006 at the family home in suburban Clayton, Missouri, starting when she was three and he was 12. She said the "last acts of sexual abuse and rape" occurred when Sam Altman was an adult. He is now 40. - Sam Altman is countersuing his sister for defamation over her posts, including a video that said "an almost tech billionaire" molested her. (He is seeking $1) Other Strange - FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against the Atlantic and its reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick following the publication of an article on Friday alleging the director had a drinking problem that could pose a threat to national security. - The magazine's story, initially titled “Kash Patel's Erratic Behavior Could Cost Him His Job," cited more than two dozen anonymous sources expressing concern about Patel's “conspicuous inebriation and unexplained absences” that “alarmed officials at the FBI and the Department of Justice.” - The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, seeks $250 million in damages. Netflix News - Netflix beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue and reported a big jump in earnings per share thanks in part to a termination fee related to its proposed Warner Bros. Discovery deal. - The company said it expects second-quarter revenue to increase 13% and reiterated its earlier warning that content spending would be weighted in the first half of the year due to the timing of title launches. - The company announced Reed Hastings, Netflix's co-founder and current chairman, would exit the board in June when his term expires. - Netflix reiterated that it's on track to reach $3 billion in advertising revenue in 2026, which would mark a doubling year over year, as that newer revenue line shows growth. ----Shares fell 9% after the announcement QVC - QVC Group Inc. has filed for bankruptcy protection in an effort to shed $5 billion in debt, as the company struggles with declining network viewership and stiff competition for its e-commerce operation. - QVC's business model, which relies on live sales sessions and call-in ordering, gave customers a sense of a personal relationship with their favorite peddlers, but the company's best year ever was in 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic, and its revenue has dropped by more than a third since then. - The rise of short-form video platforms like TikTok, which has seen success with live shopping and has brought in more than $15 billion in US revenue in 2025, poses a significant challenge to QVC as it tries to restructure its debt and evolve its business model. - There will still be QVC for a while - really just a debt restructure - but eventually they are toast Spirit - 9 Lives? - Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. has floated offering the US government an equity stake in the discount carrier to help stave off its potential liquidation, according to people familiar with the matter. - The Air Current first reported that Spirit is seeking a bailout from the US government. - Any proposed bailout is likely to get pushback from competitors that are also struggling with a spike in jet fuel prices during the conflict in the Middle East, some of the people said. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to meet with low-cost airline chief executives this week to discuss their challenges, the people said. Just IN - Jetblue CEO told employees it isn't considering filing for bankruptcy protection this year. - Geraghty's comments come amid higher fuel costs and speculation sparked by the New York-based carrier's founder that the airline could go bust. - The airline has sufficient liquidity and access to additional capital, Geraghty said in an internal memo reviewed by Bloomberg. That includes a recently secured $500 million loan backed by aircraft, with an option to raise another $250 million. Robot 1/2 Marathon - A humanoid robot completed a half-marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, about seven minutes faster than the men's world record. - The second annual robot half marathon showed rapid advances in artificial intelligence, with 40% of the robots running autonomously and demonstrating improvement in handling generalized environments. - The race, which featured over 100 teams and 300 robots, showcased China's industrial policy priorities, including progress in artificial intelligence and robotics to mitigate the economic risks of an aging population. - About 40% of the robots this year rant autonomously Crazy Short Squeeze AVIS Earnings on the way... Microsoft EPS: ~$4.00–$4.05 (+15–17% YoY) Revenue: ~$81–82 billion (+15–16% YoY) Focus: Azure growth, AI monetization, and whether heavy AI spending is translating into margins. Alphabet (Google) EPS: ~$2.60–$2.70 (~5% YoY decline, due to higher depreciation) Revenue: ~$106–107 billion (+18–20% YoY) Focus: Strong Cloud growth and proof that AI investment is turning into sustainable revenue. Meta Platforms EPS: ~$6.60–$6.70 (+20%+ YoY) Revenue: ~$55–56 billion (+18–22% YoY) Focus: AI?driven advertising performance, core margins, and cost discipline outside Reality Labs. Amazon EPS: ~$1.60–$1.65 (+10–12% YoY) Revenue: ~$177–180 billion (+13–14% YoY) Focus: AWS growth, advertising margins, and clarity around large AI capital spending plans. Apple EPS: ~$1.90–$2.00 (+15–16% YoY) Revenue: ~$90–95 billion (mid?teens YoY growth) Focus: Services growth, iPhone demand stability, and capital return priorities.       Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? THE WINNER OF THE CLOSEST TO THE PIN for NETGEAR Winners will be getting great stuff like the new "OFFICIAL" DHUnplugged Shirt!     FED AND CRYPTO LIMERICKS   See this week's stock picks HERE Follow John C. 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This week, Donny breaks down the brands that are winning, losing, and making headlines. NFL Draft sensation Fernando Mendoza goes viral for his LinkedIn-powered endorsement strategy — and why he could rival Tom Brady as a brand ambassador. American luxury labels like Ralph Lauren and Coach are defying the odds with double-digit sales growth, even as global luxury slumps. The shocking human cost of USAID cuts comes into focus: over 518,000 children have died from preventable causes. RFK Jr. spreads dangerous misinformation about fluoride — and gets debunked fast. The Michael Jackson biopic breaks box office records for biopics despite major controversy. QVC files for bankruptcy as shopping culture shifts. Road rage shootings hit an all-time high. Plus: drone pizza delivery in New Jersey, deepfake nude dangers for teens, AI privacy risks, animal shelter adoptions at record highs, foot fillers for high heel wearers, and the viral slang term "mogging" explained. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when retailers keep playing the hits after the audience has moved on? Steve Dennis opens with that question — drawn from his latest Substack essay — and it anchors everything that follows. From Bed Bath & Beyond's overreliance on the 20% coupon to QVC's slow fade, the episode explores what happens when leaders confuse past success with future relevance. The problem, Steve argues, isn't always fear. Sometimes it's a failure of imagination. That theme runs straight into DTC strategy, with Nike as the cautionary case. The promise — better margins, direct relationships, more control — turns out to be misleading. The middleman doesn't disappear; the brand becomes the middleman, absorbing fulfillment, real estate, and marketing costs that were previously someone else's problem. Levi's, Moncler, Yeti, Vuori, and On all point toward the same conclusion: the winning model is almost always a blend, not a binary. The news section is equally dense. Conflicting signals from CNBC/NRF, the U.S. Census Bureau, and Circana make the current environment genuinely hard to read — retailers are being asked to make big decisions in a fog of contradictory evidence. Walmart's continued investment in store remodels is a clear counter-narrative: physical retail isn't retreating, it's evolving. Leadership transitions at Lululemon and Best Buy raise harder questions about succession, inherited playbooks, and whether new executives will have the courage to break from them. Michael closes with surveillance pricing — the emerging debate over whether AI-powered individualized pricing is something retailers should do, not just something they can do. It's a fitting final note for an episode about what happens when the old formulas stop working and leaders haven't yet found new ones. Join us at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York June 23rd and 24th with this exclusive discount code for 10% off general admission tickets and FREE retail tickets: Your code is "REMARKABLE" . See you in the Big Apple! About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling author of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2025 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.

On this episode of Have More Money Now, John Layfield and Conrad Thompson break down the rapidly shifting business landscape and what it means for your wallet. From the surprising news of QVC's bankruptcy filing to the eyebrow raising move by Papa John's encouraging customers to tip more, JBL offers his no nonsense perspective on what these headlines signal about the broader economy. Plus, housing expert James Schlimmer returns with the latest updates on the real estate market covering trends, opportunities, and potential pitfalls for buyers, sellers, and investors alike. It's a fast paced, insight-driven conversation packed with real-world advice to help you stay ahead financially in uncertain times. BLUECHEW - Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code JBL. Visit http://BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing money away by paying those high interest rates on your credit card. Roll them into one low monthly payment and on top of that, skip your next two house payments. Go to https://www.savewithconrad.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailThis week's episode is a special one. We're resharing a condensed version of one of our most powerful conversations as Unleashed and Unstoppable heads into the Digifest Temecula Awards 2026, kicking off April 24. After bringing home two awards last year, this episode has been selected as this year's official submission—and it's easy to see why.In this conversation, we sit down with Lia Valencia Key, founder and creative director of Valencia Key Jewelry, a brand built on belief, possibility, and the courage to rise.Lia's story begins in Philadelphia, where she experienced homelessness as a child. Anchored by her mother's unwavering message that circumstances don't define destiny, she carved a path forward—earning degrees in business and education, building a career as a global hair and makeup artist, and ultimately launching her jewelry line on QVC, reaching millions of homes worldwide.Her journey has taken her from unimaginable hardship to global recognition, with features in Oprah Magazine and sharing the stage with Jamie Kern Lima. But what makes Lia's story truly powerful is her commitment to giving back—supporting and uplifting women in shelters while continuing to lead with joy, light, and purpose.This episode is a reminder of what's possible when belief meets action.In this episode, you'll walk away with: A powerful perspective shift on how your circumstances shape—but don't define—you  Insight into turning vision into reality, even when the odds feel stacked against you  A renewed sense of purpose, joy, and what it means to lead with lightVisit Lia Valencia Key OnlineWebsite | Instagram | FacebookExplore Digifest Temecula OnlineWebsite | Instagram

Each week, Paul Foster & Simon Alexander catch up over coffee. This week: Coventry City get promoted, Pete Sanchez heads up Gwen, Mcdonalds paid work placements, Danny Young's Dishpatch box, QVC, male role models and chewing the industry fat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncanny, the BBC podcast about paranormal stories, has grown way beyond radio. There's a live theatre tour, a fan convention, it's on YouTube and now a new series called Uncanny Cold Cases. Danny Robbins, the creator of Uncanny, talks about where the idea came from and why he thinks audiences keep coming back.QVC has filed for debt restructuring in the US, as it tries to shrink a debt pile of around $6.6bn. The shopping channel, once a giant of tele-shopping, is up against a new generation of buyers who would rather scroll than sit on the sofa with the remote. TikTok Shop alone has around 30 million users in the UK and is now the fourth biggest beauty retailer in the country. Katie Linsell, UK retail reporter at Bloomberg News, lays out what's gone wrong in the US. Rob Locke, presenter on ITV's Shop on TV, talks about what it's really like to sell live in the middle of the night. Hungary has a new Prime Minister. Péter Magyar's win has ended Viktor Orbán's 16 years in power, and he's promised big changes to the media. That includes rewriting Orbán-era media laws, pausing public broadcasting until it can be proven impartial, and shaking up the way the state hands out advertising money. Amrit Singh, Professor of Practice at NYU School of Law, and Iván Nagy, Hungarian political journalist and fellow at the Columbia Journalism Review, discuss what it's been like to work as a journalist in Hungary.Presenter: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Content Producer: Lucy Wai Researcher: Ruth Waites Technical Coordinator: Chris Brown

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Michael Senturia.Ever feel like your leadership team isn't in tune, or that you hit the wrong note with people at work? Today's guest says the world of jazz has the answers. In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth explores what leaders can learn from jazz musicians with Dr. Michael Y. Brenner, CEO of Right Chord Leadership. They discuss Dr. Brenner's new book, Strike the Right Chord, and the connection he makes between musical harmony and effective leadership. If you are tired of the same old leadership cliches, transport yourself in this episode to the world of jazz, where you'll see your leadership challenges through a refreshingly different and powerful new lense.SHOW NOTESMike's pathThe record that changed his trajectory: “They're making that up as they go? I gotta learn how to do that!”Copy writing, working at QVC, and his hard truth about leadership Lessons for leadersHow jazz musicians approach their craftKeys to collaboration: “Jazz attitude” and walking the line between structure and chaosA novel new framework: Mike's CHORD model for leadershipWhat jazz teaches us about different profiles working in harmony – and how Mike uses DISC to help teams do that in practiceLessons from Mike's doctoral research in Canada: what leaders learn from artists“When you hit the wrong note, it's the next note that makes it good or bad.” Dealing with the messy part of leadershipIs the goal of leadership to achieve harmony?Respect, support – and the need for tough loveThe key to managing egos and managing up: “Serve the music”Why we still get crappy leaders who don't embody the qualities Mike describesA novel way to think about authenticity: Having a “foundation of voice” but being able to adapt to the situation BIO AND LINKSAs founder and CEO of Right Chord Leadership, Dr. Michael Brenner collaborates with leaders and teams to strengthen the essential skills needed for peak performance. He achieves this by drawing on more than 25 years of experience as an international leadership consultant, executive coach, keynote speaker, and educator, and more than 40 years as a professional musician. Michael holds a doctorate in Adult Learning and Leadership from Columbia University and a master's degree in Adult and Organizational Development from Temple University. He plays in two bands based in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Strike the Right Chord is his first book. Connect with Dr. Michael Y. BrennerLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelybrenner/Right Chord Leadership: https://rightchordleadership.comGet Mike's Book, Strike the Right Chord: https://rightchordleadership.com/resources/Speaker Reel: https://rightchordleadership.com/speaking/Email: michael [at] rightchordleadership.comOrganizations, People and Resources ReferencedEpisode dedicated to the memory of Michael Senturia: https://music.berkeley.edu/news/department-mourns-passing-emeritus-professor-michael-senturiaAl Jarreau: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_JarreauThe Columbia Coaching Conference: https://www.columbiacoachingconference.orgBanff Institute: https://www.banffcentre.caWhiplash, the movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2582802/Christian McBride: https://www.christianmcbride.comDr. John Schaffner interview on 97% Effective: https://redcircle.com/shows/97-effective/ep/4fae4e9f-bdbf-4cab-8aa5-298544b3651cPat Metheny: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3t58jfUhoMLYVO14XaUFLA?si=H-meVhdFQlqWxQSvjf7O1g More from 97% EffectiveMichael's Award-winning Book: Get Promoted: What You're Really Missing at Work That's Holding You Back: https://tinyurl.com/453txk74Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@97PercentEffectiveAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ros Atkins and Katie Razzall on some of the week's biggest media stories: QVC is restructuring its business in the US while remaining popular in the UK, with analysis from Katie Linsell, UK retail reporter at Bloomberg News, alongside Rob Locke, presenter for ITV's ShopOnTV, and consumer expert Kate Hardcastle, author of The Science of Shopping. We also examine the Guardian investigation into the vetting of Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK Ambassador to Washington, with Paul Lewis, Head of Investigations at the Guardian, discussing national security, leaks and public trust. AsHungary elects a new prime minister after sixteen years of Viktor Orbán, we ask what the change could mean for press freedom, with Professor Amrit Singh of NYU School of Law and Hungarian political journalist Iván Nagy. Plus, Danny Robins, creator of Uncanny, joins us live to talk about turning a Radio 4 podcast into a television series, live stage show and fan phenomenon.Producer: Lisa Jenkinson

This week, Paul and Jessica start with CinemaCon's highlights which showcase a lot of franchises and a few originals. Next, they discuss another milestone for Roku as it crossed 100M households amid the growth of FAST. Finally, they discuss the bankruptcy of QVC and how the once-dominant brand might reclaim its glory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I WAS THINKING:  Guest Andrea Suarez- Katie Wilson wants more Tiny Homes being built, will that work? // Home shopping network QVC files for bankruptcy // Seattle influencer goes viral after she was attacked on popular waterfront trail // John finishes his QVC story

I WAS THINKING:  Guest Andrea Suarez- Katie Wilson wants more Tiny Homes being built, will that work? // Home shopping network QVC files for bankruptcy // Seattle influencer goes viral after she was attacked on popular waterfront trail // New patented in-vehicle toilet from Chinese carmaker

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It's official, QVC has filed for bankruptcy.  On this episode a full explanation of what bankruptcy means for now, and for the future of QVC and HSN.  Plus, remembering Paul Kelley.  

QVC, which pioneered live TV shopping shows, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week. Leadership made the next step clear: a pivot away from television and toward something akin to social commerce, like livestreamed sales on TikTok Shop. But can the legacy brand compete with new, social media-driven shopping platforms? And after that, we wrap up Kai and Nela's trip to Vietnam with visits to an AI startup and a neighborhood of expats.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

Congratulations Lern on your three year anniversary of joining the Rizz Show. Tim Virgin sits in on the show as well as the arrival of Sean The Plumber.Rizz is gearing up for a Mexico vacation like a man preparing for battle — against bad oysters, questionable seafood, and his own digestive system. The crew immediately spirals into worst-case scenarios: cartel fears, food poisoning, and the very real possibility of spending day one glued to a resort toilet.Naturally, this turns into a full-on strategy session. Rizz outlines his survival plan: no shellfish, tip heavy upfront, bring a personal tumbler, and stay aggressively hydrated via tequila sodas (because science). Meanwhile, the show debates resort etiquette, dressing up for dinner, and whether grown adults should ever fart in front of their significant other (hard no from this crew).The segment is basically vacation excitement mixed with paranoia, sprinkled with relationship debates and bodily function oversharing — aka a perfect sendoff before Rizz attempts to not ruin his own trip.The show kicks off with birthday shoutouts and quickly turns into a mix of wholesome and chaotic. Listeners call in for wedding congratulations, birthday love, and general life updates — including a loyal fan getting married and even asking the show to officiate (which, shockingly, didn't happen… probably for legal reasons).From there, things spiral into classic Rizz Show territory: expensive kids' activities (cheerleading somehow costs more than hockey?!), QVC possibly going bankrupt, and a deep dive into bizarre home shopping network moments — including hosts passing out mid-sale and a guy absolutely eating it off a ladder on live TV.It's a weird blend of heartfelt listener moments and absolute nonsense commentary, proving that even when they try to be nice, chaos is always just one story away.From there, the segment shifts into a surprisingly sincere moment celebrating Lern's three-year anniversary on the show — which lasts about 12 seconds before everyone gets uncomfortable and goes back to jokes.Then it's straight into a game (“Back That Track Up”), where Tim Virgin has to guess songs played backwards — leading to impressive wins, dumb guesses, and side tangents about dead musicians, missed concerts, and random personal regrets. Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.Everything You Need To Know About Graduation EtiquettePhubbing: What It Is, Impact On Relationships, & How to Deal With ItPilots under investigation for meowing, barking on air traffic control frequency: ‘Be professional'Spirit airlines going under? Sources say budget airline may not pay debtsThe Best Airline in America Is…Spirit?Wrong-way driver' goes over median before arrest in Westchase for DUIFlorida Man Allegedly Tried to Steal Septic Tank Using Toyota Corolla and U-HaulCalifornia deputy caught scrolling apparent dating app during SWAT operation in Riverside County'I've had enough': Man 1 minute into clocking in at work punches co-worker in face over frustration that he was doing other workers' jobsSmiling jilted girlfriend pretended ex was planning to bomb plane in twisted break-up revengeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode of The Rizzuto Show is what happens when a wholesome moment gets absolutely hijacked by chaos… and honestly, we wouldn't have it any other way.We kick things off with a heartfelt birthday and wedding shoutout to a loyal listener (aka “The Skate Doctor”), which quickly turns into a debate about the financial burden of raising kids—specifically, whether hockey or cheerleading drains your bank account faster. Spoiler alert: either way, you're broke.Then things take a hard left turn into what might be the end of an era: QVC possibly filing for bankruptcy. Yes, that QVC. The late-night comfort channel, the place where you could buy a ladder, a vacuum, and emotional support all in one call. The crew dives into the absurdity of live TV sales, including one of the wildest clips ever—where a host literally passes out mid-pitch and the other guy just keeps going like it's Black Friday. Absolute professional. Questionable human response, but incredible commitment.From there, it's a full sprint through celebrity chaos. We break down Foo Fighters drama, talk about how band chemistry matters more than talent, and somehow land on a horrifying story involving a poisonous spider bite that sent a rock star to the hospital mid-tour. Because apparently, even international touring doesn't protect you from nature trying to end your career.The show also dives into the ongoing debate about AI in music (is it the future or the devil?), new music releases, Coachella highlights, and why some bands just refuse to vibe with technology. Plus, we hit everything from WrestleMania hype to a very questionable Mount Rushmore of New Wave bands that may or may not start arguments in your car.And of course, no episode would be complete without birthdays, random tangents, and just enough inappropriate humor to keep things… educational.If you're looking for a daily podcast that blends pop culture, weird news, and completely unnecessary commentary, congratulations—you found it. This daily podcast is your go-to for everything ridiculous happening in the world, delivered with sarcasm, side-eyes, and just enough truth to make it hurt. It's the daily podcast you didn't know you needed… but now can't avoid.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Let's give some Bad Advice! After some updates from last week, Sarah and Vinnie dive into a married couple who need help keeping the spark alive for their 10 year anniversary. Then, a grossed out wife gets the validation she deserves. I hope a booger gremlin is behind this! QVC is filing for bankruptcy. Vinnie's surprised it took this long. Is this crazy? Only 17% of people use a washcloth. Raise your hand if you have a bag of stuff to donate in your car! And that's just ONE of many random things we all experience.

Hour 1: D4vd has FINALLY been arrested for murder. ‘Survivor' was the bright spot of our week. Let's discuss! Henry Winkler had no reservations about getting naked for Maya Rudolph. The duality of women: Asia Carrera is now a lawyer. New legislation proposes no phones in California schools. Sarah and Vinnie hope it goes through. If you're gonna ditch school you should at least have something fun to do. Word of the day: Phubbing. Are the sounds we hear during sports even real? Hour 2: Let's give some Bad Advice! After some updates from last week, Sarah and Vinnie dive into a married couple who need help keeping the spark alive for their 10 year anniversary. Then, a grossed out wife gets the validation she deserves. I hope a booger gremlin is behind this! QVC is filing for bankruptcy. Vinnie's surprised it took this long. Is this crazy? Only 17% of people use a washcloth. Raise your hand if you have a bag of stuff to donate in your car! And that's just ONE of many random things we all experience. Hour 3: Don't get left behind! Whether you want to or not, you should probably be embracing AI. Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins couldn't disagree more. A new Star Wars movie is almost here. The best action stars of all time. Would you get married at The Haunted Mansion? Looking for love? Submit an application. 7-Eleven is closing 600 stores. It's time for nerd news! Hour 4: How did we end up down a Connie Francis rabbit hole? What is going on with James Bond? Lana Del Ray! Vinnie creates his Mount Rushmore of New Wave. Why the heck did furniture ever have wooden arms? More stuff we all experience but never talk about. The Fort Mason Night Market is back tonight! Plus, When Did That Happen?

QVC, which pioneered live TV shopping shows, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week. Leadership made the next step clear: a pivot away from television and toward something akin to social commerce, like livestreamed sales on TikTok Shop. But can the legacy brand compete with new, social media-driven shopping platforms? And after that, we wrap up Kai and Nela's trip to Vietnam with visits to an AI startup and a neighborhood of expats.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

This week is giving chaos, capitalism, and controversy all in one. We get into the unexpected tension between the Pope and Trump and Congress being a mess as resignations and removal calls pile up. We also talk about Erica Schwartz stepping in as CDC director, the FAA recruiting gamers for air traffic control jobs, and Ticketmaster and Live Nation being exposed in a major monopoly ruling. Then it's business drama with QVC heading toward bankruptcy, PepsiCo cutting prices, and Spirit Airlines possibly crashing out. On the darker side, we cover multiple tragic and disturbing cases making headlines. And because balance, we end on culture with Cardi B shutting it down on tour and selling out her hair line, plus Coachella turning into Poorchella vs Richchella and the real tea behind brands quietly revoking invites. IG: Itswista IG/YouTube/SubStack: Wordswithwista

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Dan Beyer and Monse Bolanos, in for Covino and Rich, explain how the Play-In Games were a huge success for the NBA on Tuesday night. Dan breaks down what the end of LIV Golf means for the PGA and its biggest stars. Plus, why are we watching QVC in the studio?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#864 What if every piece of jewelry you wore told a story? In this inspiring episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, Tiffany Jazelle, founder of T. Jazelle, shares how she transformed her creative outlet into a thriving handmade jewelry brand rooted in meaning, storytelling, and heart. From humble beginnings on Etsy to landing a spot on QVC, Tiffany walks us through her entrepreneurial journey — building a purpose-driven brand, navigating grief, balancing business with motherhood, and growing a loyal customer base through authenticity and connection. You'll learn how she uses weekly product drops, live selling, and micro-content storytelling to keep customers engaged — and how staying true to her “why” has helped T. Jazelle stand out in a crowded market. Whether you're building a physical product business or a personal brand, this episode is packed with valuable insights and encouragement! (Original Air Date - 8/14/25) What we discuss with Tiffany: + Starting T. Jazelle after college + Jewelry with meaning and storytelling + Growing from Etsy to QVC + Building a brand through personal connection + Navigating grief and finding purpose + Handmade in Cape Cod by women + Weekly product drops and live selling + Importance of knowing your “why” + Challenges and lessons from wholesale + Balancing creativity, business, and family Thank you, Tiffany! Check out T. Jazelle at ⁠TJazelle.com⁠. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a 5-month break, Dana is finally back behind the mic—and let's just say… tennis had her in a chokehold

A secretive AI called Mythos is already finding zero-day exploits that humans missed for decades, but Anthropic claims it is too risky for public release. Hear what leading security experts think could happen if this technology escapes the lab. Claude Mythos Preview System Card - Claude Mythos Preview System Card.pdf Sam Altman May Control Our Future—Can He Be Trusted? Meta Employees Vie for AI 'Token Legend' Status Meta releases new model for Social Media "Muse Spark" Why OpenAI's Purchase of a Big Tech Podcast Is So Sleazy How Accurate Are Google's A.I. Overviews? Testing suggests Google's AI Overviews tell millions of lies per hour Google's AI Overviews are correct nine out of ten times, study finds How A.I. Helped One Man (and His Brother) Build a $1.8 Billion Company The back story behind the first "$1.8 Billion" dollar "AI Company" It's Called Silicon Sampling, and It's Going to Ruin Public Opinion Polling Cloudflare builds what it calls the successor to WordPress JuliusBrussee/caveman:

A secretive AI called Mythos is already finding zero-day exploits that humans missed for decades, but Anthropic claims it is too risky for public release. Hear what leading security experts think could happen if this technology escapes the lab. Claude Mythos Preview System Card - Claude Mythos Preview System Card.pdf Sam Altman May Control Our Future—Can He Be Trusted? Meta Employees Vie for AI 'Token Legend' Status Meta releases new model for Social Media "Muse Spark" Why OpenAI's Purchase of a Big Tech Podcast Is So Sleazy How Accurate Are Google's A.I. Overviews? Testing suggests Google's AI Overviews tell millions of lies per hour Google's AI Overviews are correct nine out of ten times, study finds How A.I. Helped One Man (and His Brother) Build a $1.8 Billion Company The back story behind the first "$1.8 Billion" dollar "AI Company" It's Called Silicon Sampling, and It's Going to Ruin Public Opinion Polling Cloudflare builds what it calls the successor to WordPress JuliusBrussee/caveman:

A secretive AI called Mythos is already finding zero-day exploits that humans missed for decades, but Anthropic claims it is too risky for public release. Hear what leading security experts think could happen if this technology escapes the lab. Claude Mythos Preview System Card - Claude Mythos Preview System Card.pdf Sam Altman May Control Our Future—Can He Be Trusted? Meta Employees Vie for AI 'Token Legend' Status Meta releases new model for Social Media "Muse Spark" Why OpenAI's Purchase of a Big Tech Podcast Is So Sleazy How Accurate Are Google's A.I. Overviews? Testing suggests Google's AI Overviews tell millions of lies per hour Google's AI Overviews are correct nine out of ten times, study finds How A.I. Helped One Man (and His Brother) Build a $1.8 Billion Company The back story behind the first "$1.8 Billion" dollar "AI Company" It's Called Silicon Sampling, and It's Going to Ruin Public Opinion Polling Cloudflare builds what it calls the successor to WordPress JuliusBrussee/caveman:

Aaron Krause did not set out to reinvent the kitchen sponge. He was a car detailer, building buffing pads and the machines that made them. To clean his greasy hands, he made a makeshift hand scrubber out of extra-rough foam, and it worked so well he decided to sell it. But nobody wanted it.He shelved the product for years. Then one day while cleaning up around the house, he accidentally discovered the foam's “magic” properties and realized it would make the perfect kitchen sponge. Scrub Daddy was born. As a friend advised him, nobody goes to the supermarket to discover new innovations in sponges. So Aaron did a furious round of in-store demos and eventually wound up on QVC (where he nearly got kicked off) and finally Shark Tank, where he made $1M the night it aired.In this episode, Aaron breaks down the unglamorous mechanics of building a consumer brand—negotiation, patents, and the obsession needed to keep going when no one believes in your vision.You'll learn:How Aaron's many patents helped drive his car-detailing business The hidden downside of “great” deals: exclusivity traps and corporate bureaucracyHow Aaron forced 3M to rethink value during acquisition negotiations How to sell a product no one is shopping for How Scrub Daddy built a brand block (Scrub Mommy & more) to become a category leaderHow to defend against copycats—patents, trade dress and aggressive enforcementTimestamps:07:24 — “You get to buy your own sneakers”—the childhood lesson that shapes Aaron's hustle09:03 — The brutal factory internship that sends him back to washing cars17:50 — The mirror snaps off a Mercedes… leading to a buffing pad breakthrough19:58 — The parable of the DIY patent: “If you had a toothache, would you drill your own tooth?”27:36 — Dirty factory hands inspire Aaron to invent a special hand scrubber… which no one wants41:35 — Aaron hangs up on a corporate powerhouse: refusing to sell to 3M based on EBITDA51:16 — The shelved scrubbers come out of storage and Aaron discovers their “magical” properties 1:02:31 — Retail won't bite—so he demos in ShopRite and sells 100 sponges a day1:13:43 — Shark Tank → $1M in one night… and retailers suddenly call backFollow How I Built This:Instagram → @howibuiltthisX → @HowIBuiltThisFacebook → How I Built ThisFollow Guy Raz:Instagram → @guy.razYoutube → guy_razX → @guyrazSubstack → guyraz.substack.comWebsite → guyraz.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.