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This week, Lunar New Year has arrived at the resort, along with some new merchandise, Monsters, Inc turns 20, Sweethears Nite kicked off last week, Downtown Disney continues towards two new experiences, Bay Area Weeklyteers have a chance to connect our book club with the Walt Disney Family Museum, we talk about Disneyland Handcrafted, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: Lunar New Year kicked off last week, and with it came some new merchandise. A new Loungefly Lunar New Year crossbody bag with detachable coin purse for $75, a removable-bow ear headband for $36.99, and a Spirit Jersey decorated with lanterns and gold-accented clouds for $84.99 are some of the new items. A Lunar New Year teacup featuring Horace, Mickey and Minnie for $19.99, and a six-piece lucky red envelope set for $19.99 are some of the collectables. Magic Key holders have two exclusive items - a Lunar New Year tee priced at $36.99, and a commemorative trading pin for $21.99. - https://www.micechat.com/430352-disneyland-update-lunar-lights-sweethearts-nite-construction-heights/ Last week, Monsters, Inc. Mike and Sully to the Rescue turned 20! Cast members had a small number of buttons to give out if asked. The buttons featured Roz with party decorations flying around, with some scream canisters and a “20 Years of Scares” banner. The attraction won't be around for another 20 though, as it is set to close this year to make way for the upcoming Avatar experience. - https://www.micechat.com/430352-disneyland-update-lunar-lights-sweethearts-nite-construction-heights/ Last week also marked the first Sweethearts Nite of the season. This year, the checkin was back in Frontierland at the entrance to Galaxy's Edge where guests could pick up their lanyard, map, and pack of Dove chocolates for the event. Some of the themed photo areas this time were the rooftops of Paris for the Aristocats, the balcony from Aladdin, a Toontown picnic, and the “Kiss the Girl” scene from The Little Mermaid. Some uncommon characters were also around like Oswald the Lucky Rabbit with Ortensia, Princess Kida and Milo Thatch from Atlantis: The Lost Empire, and The Country Bears offering Bear Hugs. The new Celebrate Love Cavalcade, and Once Upon A Dream show were fun additions to the after dark event. - https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-after-dark-sweethearts-nite-2026/ https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-after-dark-sweethearts-nite-characters/ Downtown Disney is continuing to be a bustling area full of construction. Porto's Bakery & Cafe is coming along as the demolition of the former Earl of Sandwich location is moving along. The old building should be completely cleared soon. Gordon Ramsay visited the resort to check on the progress of Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby, which will be located upstairs from the new Earl of Sandwich. The sign for this location has been revealed already, with rumors that soft openings could happen in the next couple of months. - https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/portos-bakery-construction-update-downtown-disneyland-resort/ https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/gordan-ramsay-visits-disneyland-resort-the-carnaby/ For our book club read this time, we will be diving into Groundbreaking Magic: A Black Woman's Journey Through the Happiest Place on Earth. If you will be in the San Francisco Bay Area in February, the Walt Disney Family Museum will be hosting a talk with Disney Legend Martha Blanding, the author of the book, along with Disney historian Marcy Carriker Smothers. The talk is on Saturday, February 14th at 1pm. Tickets are on sale now for $15 for members, or $30 for adults. For more information, visit the link in the show notes. - https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disney-legend-martha-blanding-walt-disney-family-museum/ SnackChat: Napa Rose has been undergoing an extensive refurbishment, and was originally slated to open before the end of 2025. That was pushed back and will finally be reopening on February 6th. Reservations are open now to book a spot to dine at this location. There is also a new menu at the location. - https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/napa-rose-reopening-date/ Discussion Topic: Disneyland Handcrafted - https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/how-to-watch-the-debut-of-disneyland-handcrafted/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Caitlin Vincent is an award-winning librettist, trained vocalist, opera company director and arts commentator. Her librettos have won all three of America's top opera prizes, her vocal work is featured on the Grammy Award-nominated album 40@40, and her latest book, OPERA WARS, is out now. In today's episode, Caitlin and Annmarie discuss the riotous world of opera and the battle for its future. Episode Sponsors: Rizzoli Bookstore – For over 60 years, Rizzoli has been recognized as one of America's premier independent booksellers. Known for its curated selection of illustrated books on architecture, interior design, fashion, photography, cookery, and the fine and decorative arts, as well as literature and foreign language titles, Rizzoli remains a literary landmark of New York City and a destination for distinguished authors and book lovers from around the world. Stop by our Broadway location, or shop online at rizzolibookstore.com. Politics and Prose – DC's premier independent bookstore and cultural hub. At Politics and Prose, we're devoted to cultivating community and strengthening the common good through books, programs, and a respectful exchange of ideas. And we're committed to exceptional customer service and to the values of independence, inclusion, and diversity. Stop by one of our Washington, DC locations or shop online at politics-prose.com. Title Mentioned in This Episode  Opera Wars: Inside the World of Opera and the Battles for Its Future   Follow Caitlin Vincent: Facebook: @Caitlin.Vincent Instagram: @CaitlinCVincent LinkedIn: @CaitlinVincent Photo Credit: Ruth Schwarzenholz Photography **Writing Workshops:  If you liked this conversation and are interested in writing together, please consider the opportunities below.  For women interested in an online Saturday morning writing circle, you can sign up here.  For anyone interested in an online Saturday late morning writing circle, you can sign up here. And if you'd like to travel with your writing practice, Annmarie is leading a writing workshop in Paris this June. Reservations open soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this compelling two-part episode, author Laura Buchwald joins the podcast for an in-depth conversation centered on her book, The Book of Reservations, and the deeper spiritual themes that define her work. Laura shares her journey as a writer and how The Book of Reservations fits into the broader vision of her acclaimed Ghost Table Trilogy, a series rooted in grief, love, and communication beyond the physical world.The discussion explores Laura's beliefs in the afterlife, spirituality, and the role of mediums, weaving together personal experiences with loss and her reflections on maintaining meaningful connections with departed loved ones. She offers insight into her creative and character development process, revealing how spiritual inquiry and lived experience shape her storytelling.In Part One, the conversation also dives into the craft of writing—examining the challenges of building a trilogy, the distinctions between fiction and memoir, and the evolving role of AI in the modern writing process. Throughout both episodes, The Book of Reservations serves as the foundation for a broader discussion on belief, creativity, and the unseen forces that influence how stories are written and received.This episode is a must-listen for readers, writers, and anyone drawn to conversations about spirituality, the afterlife, and the enduring bonds we share with those who have passed.Visit: www.LauraBuchwald.comVisit: www.TheRawVibe.comRead a sample: https://amzn.to/4r1EpXO00:00 Beliefs in the Afterlife and Spirituality05:23 Inspiration Behind the Ghost Table Trilogy08:10 Character Development and Protagonist's Journey11:24 Exploring Themes of Communication with Spirits14:12 The Role of Mediums and Personal Experiences16:50 Interpreting Signs from the Afterlife20:03 Personal Anecdotes and Reflections on Loss21:43 The Spiritual Journey of Writing22:29 Crafting a Trilogy: The Writer's Process26:23 Fiction vs. Memoir: The Writer's Dilemma32:32 AI in Writing: A Double-Edged Sword

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Jared kicks off Ticked Off Tuesday from Delray by inviting listeners to vent freely, then launches into his own “rich person problem” that still feels brutal: he finally plays at the legendary Torrey Pines golf course, only the rough is so tall the course basically has a “lose your ball, no penalty” rule. Next, he's mad that junk mail now cosplays as urgent, then listener complaints keep the petty parade going. A mother-in-law's condo is gorgeous but has “museum couch” energy, Boston tenants are stuck doing snow and trash while the owner only leaves passive-aggressive notes, and a gym busybody tries to shame someone out of their second massage-chair session. He wraps with the universal rage of car rentals.Jared is on tour!

1.13.26 Hour 3, Tobi Altizer gives his thoughts on the Commanders' hiring process when choosing David Blough to be the new Offensive Coordinator and whether the team did their due diligence or not before making a decision. Tobi Altizer breaks down why he has reservations about David Blough as the Commanders' new Offensive Coordinator going into next season.

1.13.26, Tobi Altizer breaks down why he has reservations about David Blough as the Commanders' new Offensive Coordinator going into next season.

Paula McLain is the author of the New York Times bestselling novels, The Paris Wife, Circling the Sun, and Love and Ruin, and the instant bestseller When the Stars Go Dark. In today's episode, Annmarie and Paula discuss McLain's latest novel, Skylark, and the parallel stories of courage and resistance that transcend time. Episode Sponsors: Loganberry Books – An independently owned and operated bookstore in the historic Larchmere neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. Loganberry features a carefully curated collection of new, used and rare books in all genres for both readers and collectors, with an inventory over 100,000 volumes. Find your next great read and shop online at loganberrrybooks.com. Mac's Backs – A proud Cleveland indie bookstore with three floors for browsing, great online service, and chocolate milkshakes right next door. Find your next great read and shop online at macsbacks.com. Books by Paula McLain: The Paris Wife Circling the Sun Love and Ruin When the Stars Go Dark Skylark Like Family: Growing Up in Other People's Houses, a Memoir A Ticket to Ride  Follow Paula McLain: Facebook: @PaulaMcLainAuthor Instagram: @Paula_McLain paulamclain.com Photo Credit: Liesa Cole **Writing Workshops: If you liked this conversation and are interested in writing together, please consider the opportunities below. For women interested in an online Saturday morning writing circle, you can sign up here. For anyone interested in an online Saturday afternoon writing circle, you can sign up here. And if you'd like to travel with your writing practice, Annmarie is leading a writing workshop in Paris this June. Reservations open soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Literally Heinous, I speak with author Laura Buchwald to talk about her newest book, The Book of Reservations—the second installment in the Ghost Table Trilogy.We get into all of it: West Village restaurant lore, communicating with the dead, and how Laura's real-life sensitivity to spiritual energy inspired the series. Laura also opens up about her own experiences with mediums, thoughts on the afterlife, and why New Orleans has such a chokehold on her life.Naturally, we wrap with Chic or Freak, where we judge spirituality, writing rituals, and general ghost-adjacent behavior—because I am a journalist first and foremost!

Choose Chicago’s director of corporate communications Isaac Reichman joins Bob Sirott to talk about Chicago Restaurant Week and when you should start making your reservations. He also shares details about Choose Chicago’s new podcast “All For the Love of Chicago” and when the first episode is set to be released.

2026.01.09 RNL Fun Friday! Guests: Julie Coker, President & CEO of NYC Tourism + Conventions Theater Columnist and Author of Razzle Dazzle and Singular Sensation, Michael Riedel Julie Coker has served as the president and CEO at NYC Tourism + Conventions since December 2024. With decades of experience and a proven track record. Prior to NYC Tourism, Julie as president and CEO at the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA). In that role, Coker oversaw efforts to promote San Diego as a top destination for meetings, conventions, overseas travelers, and leisure visitors since June 2020. NYC WINTER OUTING RETURNS WITH CITYWIDE DEALS AT MORE THAN 850 BUSINESSES New York City (January 7, 2026) — New York City Tourism + Conventions, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, today announced the start of reservations for NYC Winter OutingSM 2026.The program runs from January 20 through February 12, offering savings on experiences across all five boroughs, including prix-fixe NYC Restaurant Week® menus at nearly 600 restaurants; 2-for-1 tickets to 26 NYC Broadway WeekSM shows; and 2-for-1 tickets to nearly 80 NYC Must-See WeekSM museums, attractions, tours and performing arts. NYC Hotel WeekSM, also part of NYC Winter Outing, is already underway offering 25% off standard retail rates at more than 150 hotels. Reservations for all four programs are bookable at nyctourism.com/winterouting. MICHAEL RIEDEL HAS BEEN A THEATER COLUMNIST FOR THE NEW YORK POST SINCE 1998. HE BEGAN HIS RADIO CAREER AS REGULAR ON THE IMUS IN THE MORNING SHOW IN 2011 AND HIS TENURE ON WOR-AM'S THE LEN BERMAN AND MICHAEL RIEDEL IN THE MORNING AND AM970'S ON THE TOWN WITH MICHAEL RIEDEL. MICHAEL IS THE AUTHOR OF THE BOOKS RAZZLE DAZZLE: THE BATTLE FOR BROADWAY, WHICH WON THE MARFIELD PRIZE FOR ARTS WRITING IN 2015 AND IS WIDELY CONSIDERED TO BE THE SUCCESSOR TO WILLIAM GOLDMAN'S CELEBRATED 1967 BOOK ABOUT BROADWAY, THE SEASON AND SINGULAR SENSATION: THE TRIUMP OF BROADWAY, WHICH BROADWAY ASSOCIATION HOSTED A BOOK PARTY FOR IN 2020. MICHAEL IS A GRADUATE OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.

It's the Friday News Roundup. We're talking about Gov. Josh Shapiro announcing his run for reelection against presumptive Republican nominee Stacy Garrity. Also, a man died in police custody in Mayfair and the city is cracking down on scalpers selling restaurant reservations. Plus: Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz dish on Marc Vetri's latest cookbook and the Eagles' playoff run.  Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Garrity campaign tries to walk back election denial  Josh Shapiro's reelection campaign in Pennsylvania starts now — but 2028 looms large Pa. State Sen. Doug Mastriano won't run for governor again in 2026, after months of teasing a potential campaign launch Philly expands outdoor dining and cracks down on ‘reservation scalpers' ahead of expected 2026 tourism Philly is trying to crack down on reservation scalpers Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly Call or text us: 215-259-8170 We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly And don't forget—you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Heinz History Center The Frick PA Preferred Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise

Adam, Joanna, and Zach respond to a listener question about recent news that the popular reservation platform OpenTable is providing algorithmically-derived information about users to restaurants: notes that a given guest might frequently be late, linger over their table, or have certain preferences. Does this make anything better for anyone, or does it crudely recreate the earned knowledge and relationship that a restaurant might have with a frequent diner? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review The VinePair Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and cheers!Join us for a live podcast recording at the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in Sacramento, California on Wednesday, January 28, 2026Zach is reading: Welcome to Alcohol's Slop EraJoanna is reading: The 20 Best Non-Alcoholic Beers for 2026Adam is reading: Is This the American Version of Ichiro's Malt Card Series?Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today marks the fifth anniversary of Jan. 6, and here's the latest on how to occasion is being marked. Plus, an independent Hilton Hotel refused reservations from ICE in Minneapolis as agents swarm Minneapolis on the heels of a federal funding fraud tied to Somali immigrants.

Let help uncork your memoir through a 12 week memoir mentorship program: https://mikecarlon.com/memoir-cohorts/ "The Book of Reservations is about a woman navigating a dubious gift in a world that doesn't always believe in it." — Laura Buchwald Author Laura Buchwald returns to discuss her latest novel, The Book of Reservations, the second installment in her Ghost Table trilogy. Laura shares how a haunted Manhattan restaurant inspired her series, what it's like to write under contract deadlines, and why humor is essential—even when tackling heavy themes like grief and the aftermath of 9/11. If you love stories about creativity, resilience, and the supernatural, this conversation is for you. Key Themes: The origin of the Ghost Table trilogy — How a real-life restaurant and whispers of paranormal activity sparked Laura's imagination. From standalone to trilogy — The challenges of expanding a single novel into a multi-book series. Writing under pressure — Why Laura found publisher-imposed deadlines motivating rather than stressful. Balancing grief and humor — How levity helps navigate heavy themes without diminishing their impact. Research through experience — Laura's approach to visiting real locations to bring authenticity to her settings. The role of belief and skepticism — Laura's personal experiences with mediums and how they influenced her storytelling. Looking ahead — A sneak peek into book three and how early reader feedback is shaping its tone. Buy The Book of Reservations Amazon: https://amzn.to/4bbtcze Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9798892990776 Connect with Laura Website: https://laurabuchwald.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurabuchwaldauthor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095294176611 Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@uncorkingastory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory If you like this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. #LauraBuchwald #TheBookOfReservations #GhostTableTrilogy #AuthorInterview #WritingLife #ParanormalFiction #UncorkingAStory #BookTok #Bookstagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today marks the fifth anniversary of Jan. 6, and here's the latest on how to occasion is being marked. Plus, an independent Hilton Hotel refused reservations from ICE in Minneapolis as agents swarm Minneapolis on the heels of a federal funding fraud tied to Somali immigrants.

Today marks the fifth anniversary of Jan. 6, and here's the latest on how to occasion is being marked. Plus, an independent Hilton Hotel refused reservations from ICE in Minneapolis as agents swarm Minneapolis on the heels of a federal funding fraud tied to Somali immigrants.

Today marks the fifth anniversary of Jan. 6, and here's the latest on how to occasion is being marked. Plus, an independent Hilton Hotel refused reservations from ICE in Minneapolis as agents swarm Minneapolis on the heels of a federal funding fraud tied to Somali immigrants.

Today marks the fifth anniversary of Jan. 6, and here's the latest on how to occasion is being marked. Plus, an independent Hilton Hotel refused reservations from ICE in Minneapolis as agents swarm Minneapolis on the heels of a federal funding fraud tied to Somali immigrants.

Today marks the fifth anniversary of Jan. 6, and here's the latest on how to occasion is being marked. Plus, an independent Hilton Hotel refused reservations from ICE in Minneapolis as agents swarm Minneapolis on the heels of a federal funding fraud tied to Somali immigrants.

(0:10 - 0:23) The podcast kicks off with hosts Marcy Gordon and Beth Costa introducing Wine Road, a show about the wine culture of Northern Sonoma County. They thank Ron Rubin for supporting the podcast. (0:24 - 0:48) Acknowledgment of River Road Family Vineyards and Winery for their financial support, enabling the podcast to continue. Listeners are encouraged to explore their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. (0:49 - 1:07) The hosts welcome Caterina Balletto from Balletto Vineyards, who brings a 2019 Brut Rosé to celebrate the New Year. (1:08 - 2:21) Katerina describes the 2019 Brut Rosé, aged five years on the lees (yeast cells), which gives it a rich, brioche-like flavor with fruity notes. It's a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. (2:22 - 3:11) The hosts and Caterina discuss the wine's light salmon-pink hue and its celebratory nature. They reflect on the passion behind making sparkling wine, which isn't Balletto's primary focus. (3:12 - 4:01) Caterina shares the history of Balletto Vineyards, which began as a vegetable farming business by her family. Economic challenges led to a pivot to grape farming in the mid-1990s, with their first wine vintage produced in 2001. (4:02 - 5:30) Caterina recounts her journey back to the family business after working in finance and marketing. She initially struggled to integrate but gained valuable experience working outside the family business before returning in 2024. (5:31 - 7:30) She now handles various roles, including accounting, HR, and admin tasks, while learning the intricacies of running the business. Caterina emphasizes the importance of earning respect from employees and balancing family dynamics. (7:31 - 9:00) The hosts and Caterina discuss the pride and responsibility of being part of a family legacy. Caterina reflects on the values instilled by her parents and the joy of seeing their wine appreciated by the community. (9:01 - 10:30) Balletto Vineyards is highlighted as a community-focused business, supporting local events and charities. The family's regulation-sized baseball field, built for vineyard workers, is a unique feature of the property. (10:31 - 12:00) The conversation shifts to Balletto's event spaces, including patios and an event center, which host community gatherings, weddings, and fundraisers. The hosts praise the vineyard's welcoming atmosphere. (12:01 - 13:30) Caterina mentions the vineyard's dog-friendly events, like an annual dog walk through the vineyards, and their open-door policy for visitors. Reservations are optional, but special tours like the golf cart vineyard tour can be booked. (13:31 - 15:00) The hosts promote upcoming Wine Road events, including Winter Wineland (January), Barrel Tasting (March), and Wine Love Weekend (February). They share anecdotes about meeting podcast listeners at past events. (15:01 - 16:30) The episode wraps up with a look ahead to the 50th anniversary of Wine Road in 2026, featuring a grand tasting event in November. The hosts thank Caterina for joining and wish listeners a Happy New Year. Links Today: River Road Family Vineyards Balletto Vineyards            

Celebrate the New Year with some fabulous guests from New Jersey to Pennsylvania! We're celebrating the end of 2025 and beginning 2026 with The Monterey Grill, Dolce Italian inside the W Hotel, and cheers-ing a toast at Space Bar! *Food Farms And Chefs Radio Show, Episode 342

Sarah Freligh is the author of seven books, including Sad Math, winner of the 2014 Moon City Press Poetry Prize, Hereafter, winner of the 2024 Bath Novella-in-Flash Contest, and A Brief Natural History of Women. Her work has appeared in numerous literary journals and is anthologized in New Micro: Exceptionally Short Fiction, Best Small Fiction 2022, and several editions of Best Microfiction. In this episode, Sarah and Annmarie discuss holiday traditions, the importance of both maintaining and breaking with creative routines, and how writing can be an invaluable way to process life's heartache and joy. Episode Sponsors: Pocket Books – An independent, queer, feminist bookstore committed to the idea that bookstores are places for communities to share knowledge, wisdom, resources, and connections. We stock an intentional and eclectic selection of books that we hope will help you feel safe exploring something new. Pocket Books is a place of discovery where readers find support for their ideas and new interests. Stop by one of our Lancaster, Pennsylvania locations or shop online at pocketbooksshop.com. Hidden Barn Books – An independent bookstore in Bar Harbor, Maine.  Come browse for books! Isn't searching for that next book, not knowing what you might find, wonderfully stimulating and relaxing? We invite you to come and linger, pore through our books, and enjoy your time exploring. Or find us online at hiddenbarnbooks.com. Books by Sarah Freligh: Other Emergencies Sad Math A Brief Natural History of Women We Hereafter Dear You Sort of Gone Other Titles Mentioned in This Episode The God of the Woods, by Liz Moore Long Bright River, by Liz Moore Olive Kitteridge, by Elizabeth Strout The Intentions of Thunder, by Patricia Smith You Could Make This Place Beautiful, by Maggie Smith How the Word Is Passed, by Clint Smith   Follow Sarah Freligh: Facebook: @SarahFreligh Twitter/X: @sfreligh Instagram: @sfreligh sarahfreligh.com Photo Credit: Walter Colley Images **Writing Workshops:  If you liked this conversation and are interested in writing together, please consider the opportunities below.  For women interested in an online Saturday morning writing circle, you can sign up here.  For anyone interested in an online Saturday afternoon writing circle, you can sign up here. If you're interested in growing your own practice as a writing instructor, you can learn more about an upcoming teacher training class here. And if you'd like to travel with your writing practice, Annmarie is co-leading a women's writing workshop in Santa Fe, NM in April. Reservations are now open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Book of Reservations is the second installment of The Ghost Table trilogy. It picks up one year after The Coat Check Girl ends. It is autumn 2000 and Miss Sylvie's Bistrot in Greenwich Village, New York is struggling to survive.

Canceling a guest's reservation on Airbnb isn't just awkward—it can be costly if you do it the wrong way. In this episode, we break down a proven playbook for canceling bookings penalty-free without tanking your visibility or getting fined. If you're hosting on Airbnb, these strategies could save your listing. Key Takeaways: • Discover the exact scenarios where Airbnb allows penalty-free cancellations for hosts. • Why properly documented house rules are your first defense—and what happens if they're not up to date. • Learn how to gather and present solid evidence before contacting Airbnb support. • The correct way to communicate with guests when you need to cancel—and what NOT to say. • What to do if Airbnb penalizes you after following the rules—and how to successfully dispute it. Canceling a reservation doesn't have to mean sacrificing your rankings or revenue. Follow this step-by-step approach to protect your listing, avoid penalties, and maintain great guest relationships. Don't forget to subscribe for more tactical hosting tips every week! Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShortTermRentalRiches Grab your free management eBook: https://strriches.com/#tools-resources Looking to earn more with your property (without the headaches)? Chat with our expert management team: https://strriches.com/management-services/

The Book of Reservations is the second installment of The Ghost Table trilogy. It picks up one year after The Coat Check Girl ends. It is autumn 2000 and Miss Sylvie's Bistrot in Greenwich Village, New York is struggling to survive. Growing pains, an unreliable clientele, and the threat of a hotshot real estate developer loom large. Josie Gray, co-owner, is confident things will turn around, while her much more pragmatic partner thinks she's being unrealistic. She's not. Josie has the benefit of friends on the “other side” of the veil who make her feel like everything's going to be all right. Unfortunately, those same friends drive a wedge further in her relationship with her partner, who wants nothing to do with the spirit world. This would be okay were it not for the fact the spirit world is trying desperately to reach him, and Josie is their only conduit.                                                                                             For more info: https://www.laurabuchwald.com/https://www.instagram.com/laurabuchwaldauthor/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Embark on a transformative experience designed for aspiring and current leaders who seek to turn their vision into impactful action. This training program, Leadership Unlocked: Empowering Your Potential, will equip participants with the essential skills, tools, and mindset needed to effectively lead teams and organizations in today's dynamic environment.Session 12: AI-Powered Leadership: Driving Smart Decisions and Maximizing ImpactWhen: Wednesday, January 7th, 2 PM - 3 PM (online or in-person)Register: For more information on the Leadership Unlocked professional development series, visit https://www.growclinton.com/business-development/entrefuel/leadership-unlockedThis series is FREE to attend; space is limited. Reservations are required.Presenter: Dr. Andy Sheen AI-powered leadership involves developing the skills to understand, strategically implement, and ethically manage artificial intelligence to drive business outcomes, enhance decision-making, and foster innovation.Effective AI-powered leaders harness data-driven insights to enhance performance, foster innovation, personalize customer and employee experiences, and ensure responsible use of emerging technologies. AI-powered leadership is not just technical—it's strategic, ethical, and human-centered.This timely and informative session will look at what AI is and how it works. What are some biases associated with AI, and what are some AI prompts, tools, and approaches that can best help facilitate effective leadership? We will also explore situations where using AI might not be the best approach.Participants will learn why AI should be considered a co-leader, not a replacement for leadership. It enhances vision but doesn't define it.  Grow Clinton is a proud 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization committed to fostering community, driving economic development, and promoting tourism in Clinton, Iowa.Subscribe to the Grow Clinton Podcast at the following locations:- Apple Music- Spotify- Amazon Music- Buzzsprout- Overcast- YouTubeFollow the Grow Clinton Podcast on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/GrowClintonPodcast. Our mission? To ignite business growth, strengthen community ties, and advocate for the sustainable economic success of the Greater Clinton Region.Want to promote your business or upcoming event? Connect with Grow Clinton at (563) 242-5702 or visit our website at www.GrowClinton.com.Have an idea for a podcast guest? Send us a message!

PREVIEW: Elizabeth Peek suggests that tariffs implemented in 2025 may have successfully generated revenue to address the national debt without significantly raising prices. While she expresses reservations about distributing this revenue directly to Americans, she believes the strategy could encourage domestic manufacturing and exports, ultimately proving effective.

Kate Baer is a writer and #1 New York Times bestselling author of four books, including her latest, How About Now. In this episode, Kate and Annmarie discuss women's health, the importance of vulnerability and connection, and how in order to write you have to be willing to fail. Episode Sponsors: Pocket Books – An independent, queer, feminist bookstore committed to the idea that bookstores are places for communities to share knowledge, wisdom, resources, and connections. We stock an intentional and eclectic selection of books that we hope will help you feel safe exploring something new. Pocket Books is a place of discovery where readers find support for their ideas and new interests. Stop by one of our Lancaster, Pennsylvania locations or shop online at pocketbooksshop.com. Hidden Barn Books – An independent bookstore in Bar Harbor, Maine. Come browse for books! Isn't searching for that next book, not knowing what you might find, wonderfully stimulating and relaxing? We invite you to come and linger, pore through our books, and enjoy your time exploring. Or find us online at hiddenbarnbooks.com. Books by Kate Baer: How About Now And Yet What Kind of Woman I Hope This Finds You Well Other Titles Mentioned in This Episode The Correspondent, by Virginia Evans Heart the Lover, by Lily King The Road to Tender Hearts, by Annie Hartnett Martyr!, by Kaveh Akbar Where'd You Go, Bernadette? by Maria Semple Here's a trailer for the TV show Arrested Development. Follow Kate Baer: Instagram: @katejbaer Twitter/X: @KateJBaer katebaer.com **Writing Workshops: If you liked this conversation and are interested in writing together, please consider the opportunities below. For women interested in an online Saturday morning writing circle, you can sign up here. For anyone interested in an online Saturday afternoon writing circle, you can sign up here. If you're interested in growing your own practice as a writing instructor, you can learn more about an upcoming teacher training class here. And if you'd like to travel with your writing practice, Annmarie is co-leading a women's writing workshop in Santa Fe, NM in April. Reservations are now open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Monday, Store Nation.   Welcome to the Hacking Self Storage podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today, we're diving into our weekly figures across all sites. We look at how the week performed overall, including quotes, reservations, move-ins, occupancy, and revenue trends, with a closer look at how each location stacked up. It was a stronger week than expected for this time of year, with some solid wins across the board and a few areas that still need tightening up as we move through December. Hope you enjoy this episode. Please give it a listen.   Thanks to our Sponsor! Get 50% off your first 3 months with Stora: https://stora.co/dean Gavin Shields on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinshields/   Mr Self Storage Newsletter: https://www.mrselfstorage.com/

HOUR 1- Klein's Early Reservations, Blind Charlie Calls In and MORE full 2047 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:52:32 +0000 5ofrJeV0HJ9nHpDiCfstqddym51BRXiP society & culture Klein/Ally Show: The Podcast society & culture HOUR 1- Klein's Early Reservations, Blind Charlie Calls In and MORE Klein.Ally.Show on KROQ is more than just a "dynamic, irreverent morning radio show that mixes humor, pop culture, and unpredictable conversation with a heavy dose of realness." (but thanks for that quote anyway). Hosted by Klein, Ally, and a cast of weirdos (both on the team and from their audience), the show is known for its raw, offbeat style, offering a mix of sarcastic banter, candid interviews, and an unfiltered take on everything from culture to the chaos of everyday life. With a loyal, engaged fanbase and an addiction for pushing boundaries, the show delivers the perfect blend of humor and insight, all while keeping things fun, fresh, and sometimes a little bit illegal. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture False https://player.amperwavep

Coauthors Anne Burt and Christina Baker Kline join us to discuss their recent collaboration, Please Don't Lie, which has been described as both “psychologically rich and bone-chilling.” In this episode, Anne, Christina, and Annmarie discuss the magic of writing partnerships, making room for more feminism in the thriller genre, and how to research, stare down, and reimagine all those things that go bump in the night. Episode Sponsors: Watchung Booksellers – Proud to be the go-to bookstore for a thriving literary community, with well over 100 published local authors, and innumerable publishing and media professionals. We are fierce supporters of small businesses and civic organizations through donations and promotions. We stand with advocates who support the right to read banned books and we proudly carry a large selection of books that represent all people, families, and cultures. Our favorite thing to do is meet readers and introduce them to new books. We thrive on the challenge of helping a reluctant reader or finding a new gem for a voracious reader. We hope you'll visit and talk books with us soon! Or listen to our community of writers, readers, and book lovers on The Watchung Booksellers Podcast. And you can find us online at watchungbooksellers.com. Hidden Barn Books – An independent bookstore in Bar Harbor, Maine. Come browse for books! Isn't searching for that next book, not knowing what you might find, wonderfully stimulating and relaxing? We invite you to come and linger, pore through our books, and enjoy your time exploring. Or find us online at hiddenbarnbooks.com. A Selection of Titles by These Authors: Please Don't Lie, by Christina Baker Kline and Anne Burt About Face: Women Write about What They See When They Look in the Mirror, edited by Anne Burt and Christina Baker Kline The Dig: A Novel, by Anne Burt My Father Married Your Mother: Dispatches from the Blended Family, edited by Anne Burt The Exiles, by Christina Baker Kline Orphan Train, by Christina Baker Kline The Foursome (May, 2026), by Christina Baker Kline Follow Anne Burt: Instagram: @anne_burt_writer Facebook: @Anne Burt anneburtwriter.com Follow Christina Baker Kline: Instagram: @bakerkline Facebook: @Christina Baker Kline Twitter/X: @BakerKline christinabakerkline.com **Writing Workshops: If you liked this conversation and are interested in writing together, please consider the opportunities below. For women interested in an online Saturday morning writing circle, you can sign up here or message Annmarie to learn more. If you're interested in growing your own practice as a writing instructor, you can learn more about an upcoming teacher training class here. And if you'd like to travel with your writing practice, Annmarie is co-leading a women's writing workshop in Santa Fe, NM in April. Reservations are now open. Photo Credit: Cowbird Creative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bills talks about becoming an evil person after not receiving a birthday cake again for the 8th year in a row and having to eat Chinese food for thanksgiving, being a guest on the  ⁨@moonpiecepod⁩  live stream, tapping into more business side and not just winging it, and his thoughts on the list of most influential people of all time

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From Wisconsin to California, Indigenous nations are reacquiring land. It’s part of a global “landback” movement to return stolen Native lands to tribal control. Is the restoration of land just symbolic, or does it represent a real step forward on the path to restoring Native culture and tribal sovereignty? In this episode: Rebecca Nagle (@rebeccanagle), Cherokee writer and journalist, author of By The Fire We Carry Episode credits: This episode was produced by Melanie Marich, Haleema Shah, and Diana Ferrero with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Chloe K. Li, Fatima Shafiq, Farhan Rafid, Tamara Khandaker and Natasha Del Toro. It was edited by Kylene Kiang and Noor Wazwaz Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad Al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is the Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

County Clare is filled with spectacular places to explore, but when I think about the places I've returned to multiple times and the ‘wish list' so many people have for their Ireland vacation, these are my top 3 recommendations: the Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle, and an evening of live trad music. Together they offer an unforgettable mix of landscape, history, and culture. Top 3 Things to Do in County Clare Whether you're drawn to dramatic landscapes, medieval stories, or the energy of a lively pub session, these three experiences capture the heart of County Clare. They're easy to plan, enjoyable for all ages, and offer a true sense of what makes this county so unforgettable. Bonus: if you are short on time, you can absolutely fit them all into one day. Ireland Family Vacations is programmatic ad-free, supported through partnerships with trusted travel brands I personally work with and recommend. We may earn income from purchases made via affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn commission from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support. ​See why this is important. Cliffs of Moher The Cliffs of Moher are undeniably the number one natural tourism spot in Ireland, often described as a bucket-list destination. Travelers frequently express that seeing the cliffs is essential to feeling like they've truly visited Ireland. The cliffs offer dramatic views that change with the weather and time of day, making each visit unique. For visitors, the Cliffs of Moher provide various ways to explore. The visitor center offers informative exhibits about the history and lore of the site. Adventurous guests can embark on a guided cliff walk with local experts from Ollie's Tours or Pat Sweeney, ensuring a safe and enriching experience. Alternatively, a scenic cruise from Doolin Pier allows visitors to appreciate the cliffs from a different perspective. For the best experience, it's advisable to visit early in the morning (before 10am) or later in the afternoon (after 4pm) to avoid the majority of tour buses. Bunratty Castle Bunratty Castle, the best-preserved tower house in Ireland, presents a fascinating look into medieval life. Fully restored and furnished, the castle is a superb representation of how it would have been used in its heyday. Visitors can explore the castle's dungeons, climb the circular staircases to the battlements, and immerse themselves in its rich history. Adjacent to the castle is the Bunratty Folk Park, which offers a glimpse into traditional Irish life. The park features authentic houses and buildings, creating a living history museum where visitors can witness daily activities as they were centuries ago. For families and history enthusiasts alike, spending at least two and a half hours here is recommended to fully appreciate both the castle and the folk park. Additionally, Bunratty Castle hosts a medieval banquet year-round, making it a delightful culinary experience for those seeking evening entertainment. Reservations are essential, especially for the first seating, which often fills up quickly. Pro Tip: if the first seating is full, book into the second seating then email and request to be added to the wait list for the earlier seating. Often times these are booked by tour operators and seats can become available if the tour isn't completely full. Be sure to follow up as your trip approaches. Live Trad Music While traditional Irish music can be found throughout the country, County Clare is particularly renowned for its vibrant music scene. Doolin, a charming village near the Cliffs of Moher, bills itself as the ‘home of traditional Irish music'. With numerous pubs hosting live sessions and events, visitors are never far from the sound of fiddles and flutes. The Doolin Music House, hosted by Christy Berry, offers an authentic experience where guests can enjoy music alongside stories and camaraderie in a cozy setting. Throughout the year, County Clare hosts various music festivals, ensuring that every visit is filled with melodic moments. Russell Festival (Doolin) – late Feb Corofin trad Fest – late Feb Kilfenora Trad Fest -late April Doolin Folk Fest – mid-June Willy Clancy Summer School – early July Kilrush Trad Music & Dancing Festival – late July Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival – all September (always loads of music!) Planning Your County Clare Visit County Clare offers so much more to see, taste, and experience beyond these top three picks. To help you plan your time in the west, I've created a County Clare Travel Guide with my Top 5 things to do, recomhttps://irelandfamilyvacations.com/ireland-vacation-planning/clare-lodging-attractions/mended tours and places to stay, transport tips, family-friendly suggestions, and practical insights to make your visit easy and enjoyable. Traveling in Ireland podcast episode 312 The post Top 3 County Clare Experiences appeared first on Ireland Family Vacations.

Bills talks about how he became a fan of Max b, becoming a dog owner and understanding dog lovers now and plans for his bday

Ann Packer is the author of six works of fiction, including the bestselling novels The Children's Crusade and The Dive from Clausen's Pier, which received the Kate Chopin Literary Award, among many other honors. In this episode, Annmarie and Ann discuss Ann's new book, SOME BRIGHT NOWHERE, a novel about all the messy, complicated, beautiful, and impossible decisions when it comes to end-of-life care for someone you love.  Episode Sponsors: Prairie Lights Books – Iowa City's premier indie bookstore since 1978. Perhaps the strength of our reputation lies in the reading series of local, national and international writers who have read their works which were broadcast live on stations WSUI and WOI and which was the only regular literary series of its kind. All of this could not have been possible without a loyal customer base and a dedicated staff. Learn more or shop online at prairielights.com. Green Apple Books – In San Francisco, connecting curious readers to great books since 1967. Browsing at Green Apple is a unique experience. From our handmade signs and book recommendations to the many nooks and crannies, you can both get lost in here and find serendipity. Our friendly, well-read employees also stand ready to help you in any way. For your next great read, stop by or go to greenapplebooks.com. Writing by Ann Packer  Some Bright Nowhere Swim Back to Me Mendocino and Other Stories The Children's Crusade  Songs Without Words The Dive from Clausen's Pier Other Titles Mentioned in This Episode: Loved and Missed, by Susie Boyt And here's a recipe for butterscotch pudding from Gjelina in Venice. Follow Ann Packer: Instagram: @annpacker Facebook: @annpacker **Writing Workshops:  If you liked this conversation and are interested in writing together, please consider the opportunities below.  For women interested in an online Saturday morning writing circle, you can sign up here or message Annmarie to learn more.  If you're interested in growing your own practice as a writing instructor, you can learn more about an upcoming teacher training class here. And if you're interested in traveling with your writing practice, Annmarie will be leading workshops in Santa Fe, NM and Paris, France in 2026. Reservations for both open soon. Photo Credit: Beowulf Sheehan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth and Sean break down their biggest takeaways from the Texans win over the Titans yesterday, if they have reservations about starting CJ Stroud at QB even if he passes concussion protocol, and go through the day's Headlines.

Seth and Sean discuss hoping to get some clarity on CJ Stroud's concussion situation today, and if they should have reservations about starting him vs the Bills if he passes concussion protocol.

In this follow-up to one of our most popular episodes, I sit down again with Jozsef James “JJ,” Head of Sales for North America at Verge Motorcycles — the Finnish innovators behind the world-famous hubless “donut” wheel. If Episode 1 was about the ride, this one is about everything behind the ride:

This week, the holidays are about to start at Disneyland, which means candy canes, upgrading a Magic Key just got easier, an opening date for two attractions, new themed suites are at Pixar Place, Life Day is coming again this year with some updates, we talk about our amazing experience dining at Club 33, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: The holidays are nearly here, which means that it is candy cane season at the Disneyland Resort. This year, Candy Palace in Disneyland will have hand made candy canes starting November 28th, with 9 dates ending on December 24th. Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure will have them starting November 29th, with 9 dates ending on December 25th. For the exact dates, head on over to the link in our show notes. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/11/09/disneylands-famous-candy-canes-are-back/#more-1082358 https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-2025-candy-cane-distribution-dates/ Upgrading a Magic Key has just become way easier! Magic Key holders can now upgrade their Magic Key to a higher pass level through Disneyland.com or the Disneyland app. Previously, you could only upgrade in person at the parks. In addition to this news, Inspire and Believe keys are still available for purchase or upgrade. Enchant and Imagine keys are still open for renewals only. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025/11/05/youre-going-to-love-this-new-change-to-the-disneyland-app/#more-1080986 We finally have an opening date for Storybook Land Canal Boats and Casey Jr. Circus Train. November 14th, which is also the start of the busy holiday season, will see the return of these two classic attractions. In addition to the refreshed experience, there will be a new Tangled section of Storybook Land. Cast members have been seen testing the boats and train through the area, and practicing the updated script. – https://www.micechat.com/426590-disneyland-news-christmas-crunch/ Pixar Place is about to get two new themed suites that guests can book. The new rooms are themed to Coco and the Incredibles. Reservations for the suites are open for stays starting in December, 2025. The Coco suite features Oaxacan-style architecture, terracotta tiling, Mexican artisan quilted and woven pieces, a fireplace, and more. The Incredibles suite is themed to mid-century modern, with a hand scanning prop at the entrance, super-inspired touches and special effects, including a spy phone, hidden messages, and more. – https://www.micechat.com/426590-disneyland-news-christmas-crunch/ November 17th is a very special day for Wookies in the Star Wars Universe. It is Life Day. For the last several years, Star Wars Galaxy's Edge has celebrated this event. This year, Chewbacca will be appearing for a limited time in his Life Day best, which includes a red cloak, and a Life Day Orb. A number of food offerings and merchandise will also be available to celebrate Life Day. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/life-day-chewbacca-coming-to-disneyland/ https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-merchandise/life-day-merchanidse-available-disneyland-2025/ https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/star-wars-life-day-menu-disneyland/ Last week, Earl of Sandwich Tavern closed permanently in Downtown Disney, with the main sandwich shop closing a day later. As of now, the only place to get an Earl sandwich in Downtown Disney is the temporary food truck near Star Wars Trading Post. The new, permanent location, which will include Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby is expected to open sometime this winter. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/temporary-earl-of-sandwich-closing-at-downtown-disney/ SnackChat: Holiday Foodie Guide – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/disney-eats-foodie-guide-to-holidays-at-disneyland-resort-2025/ Discussion Topic: Lunch at Club 33 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Short-Term Rental Riches podcast, Tim sits down with Pierre, the CEO of Hospitable, a leading property management software that powers hundreds of thousands of properties across the globe. Pierre shares the story behind Hospitable's founding, its incredible growth over the last nine years, and the unique challenges they've overcome to help property managers automate and streamline their operations. Origin Story of Hospitable From 0 to over $5B in reservation revenue AI vs. Human Touch in Hospitality Impact of Dynamic Pricing and Automation The Future of Property Management Software Tune in for an insightful conversation on the evolution of short-term rental management and the innovative solutions that are changing the game for hosts worldwide! Resource Links: Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShortTermRentalRiches Grab your free management eBook: https://strriches.com/#tools-resources Looking to earn more with your property (without the headaches)? Chat with our expert management team: https://strriches.com/management-services/

Almost getting into an accident, so we talked about a few ragers, Dooley had Prime Rib night for a 100 Reservations but the night actually went well. We actually talked about topics! Vanilla Coke is coming back for the holidays! Mr Pibb is adding cocai..... caffeine to their recipe, 30 % more. Tune in for more if you can google faster than Dooley to leave a review fast!

Bills talks Tame Impala show being the best show ever, gambling being bad for sports and America, Rap not being "mainstream", why he believes fat joes stories and being healthier

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Bills talks about Sebastians wedding, Harry Potter being a terrible person, Julia Roberts in my best friend wedding being a top movie villain ever, Nba being back, why he's more on tiktok these days and thinking about naming his dog Rex Cheeseburger Billions

WhoAlan Henceroth, President and Chief Operating Officer of Arapahoe Basin, Colorado – Al runs the best ski area-specific executive blog in America – check it out:Recorded onMay 19, 2025About Arapahoe BasinClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Alterra Mountain Company, which also owns:Pass access* Ikon Pass: unlimited* Ikon Base Pass: unlimited access from opening day to Friday, Dec. 19, then five total days with no blackouts from Dec. 20 until closing day 2026Base elevation* 10,520 feet at bottom of Steep Gullies* 10,780 feet at main baseSummit elevation* 13,204 feet at top of Lenawee Mountain on East Wall* 12,478 feet at top of Lazy J Tow (connector between Lenawee Express six-pack and Zuma quad)Vertical drop* 1,695 feet lift-served – top of Lazy J Tow to main base* 1,955 feet lift-served, with hike back up to lifts – top of Lazy J Tow to bottom of Steep Gullies* 2,424 feet hike-to – top of Lenawee Mountain to Main BaseSkiable Acres: 1,428Average annual snowfall:* Claimed: 350 inches* Bestsnow.net: 308 inchesTrail count: 147 – approximate terrain breakdown: 24% double-black, 49% black, 20% intermediate, 7% beginnerLift count: 9 (1 six-pack, 1 high-speed quad, 3 fixed-grip quads, 1 double, 2 carpets, 1 ropetow)Why I interviewed himWe can generally splice U.S. ski centers into two categories: ski resort and ski area. I'll often use these terms interchangeably to avoid repetition, but they describe two very different things. The main distinction: ski areas rise directly from parking lots edged by a handful of bunched utilitarian structures, while ski resorts push parking lots into the next zipcode to accommodate slopeside lodging and commerce.There are a lot more ski areas than ski resorts, and a handful of the latter present like the former, with accommodations slightly off-hill (Sun Valley) or anchored in a near-enough town (Bachelor). But mostly the distinction is clear, with the defining question being this: is this a mountain that people will travel around the world to ski, or one they won't travel more than an hour to ski?Arapahoe Basin occupies a strange middle. Nothing in the mountain's statistical profile suggests that it should be anything other than a Summit County locals hang. It is the 16th-largest ski area in Colorado by skiable acres, the 18th-tallest by lift-served vertical drop, and the eighth-snowiest by average annual snowfall. The mountain runs just six chairlifts and only two detachables. Beginner terrain is limited. A-Basin has no base area lodging, and in fact not much of a base area at all. Altitude, already an issue for the Colorado ski tourist, is amplified here, where the lifts spin from nearly 11,000 feet. A-Basin should, like Bridger Bowl in Montana (upstream from Big Sky) or Red River in New Mexico (across the mountain from Taos) or Sunlight in Colorado (parked between Aspen and I-70), be mostly unknown beside its heralded big-name neighbors (Keystone, Breck, Copper).And it sort of is, but also sort of isn't. Like tiny (826-acre) Aspen Mountain, A-Basin transcends its statistical profile. Skiers know it, seek it, travel for it, cross it off their lists like a snowy Eiffel Tower. Unlike Aspen, A-Basin has no posse of support mountains, no grided downtown spilling off the lifts, no Kleenex-level brand that stands in for skiing among non-skiers. And yet Vail tried buying the bump in 1997, and Alterra finally did in 2024. Meanwhile, nearby Loveland, bigger, taller, snowier, higher, easier to access with its trip-off-the-interstate parking lots, is still ignored by tourists and conglomerates alike.Weird. What explains A-Basin's pull? Onetime and future Storm guest Jackson Hogen offers, in his Snowbird Secrets book, an anthropomorphic explanation for that Utah powder dump's aura: As it turns out, everyone has a story for how they came to discover Snowbird, but no one knows the reason. Some have the vanity to think they picked the place, but the wisest know the place picked them.That is the secret that Snowbird has slipped into our subconscious; deep down, we know we were summoned here. We just have to be reminded of it to remember, an echo of the Platonic notion that all knowledge is remembrance. In the modern world we are so divorced from our natural selves that you would think we'd have lost the power to hear a mountain call us. And indeed we have, but such is the enormous reach of this place that it can still stir the last seed within us that connects us to the energy that surrounds us every day yet we do not see. The resonance of that tiny, vibrating seed is what brings us here, to this extraordinary place, to stand in the heart of the energy flow.Yeah I don't know, Man. We're drifting into horoscope territory here. But I also can't explain why we all like to do This Dumb Thing so much that we'll wrap our whole lives around it. So if there is some universe force, what Hogen calls “vibrations” from Hidden Peak's quartz, drawing skiers to Snowbird, could there also be some proton-kryptonite-laserbeam s**t sucking us all toward A-Basin? If there's a better explanation, I haven't found it.What we talked aboutThe Beach; keeping A-Basin's whole ski footprint open into May; Alterra buys the bump – “we really liked the way Alterra was doing things… and letting the resorts retain their identity”; the legacy of former owner Dream; how hardcore, no-frills ski area A-Basin fits into an Alterra portfolio that includes high-end resorts such as Deer Valley and Steamboat; “you'd be surprised how many people from out of state ski here too”; Ikon as Colorado sampler pack (or not); local reaction to Alterra's purchase – “I think it's fair that there was anxiety”; balancing the wild ski cycle of over-the-top peak days and soft periods; parking reservations; going unlimited on the full Ikon Pass and how parking reservations play in – “we spent a ridiculous amount of time talking about it”; the huge price difference between Epic and Ikon and how that factors into the access calculus; why A-Basin still sells a single-mountain season pass; whether reciprocal partnerships with Monarch and Silverton will remain in place; “I've been amazed at how few things I've been told to do” by Alterra; A-Basin's dirt-cheap early-season pass; why early season is “a more competitive time” than it used to be; why A-Basin left Mountain Collective; Justice Department anti-trust concerns around Alterra's A-Basin purchase – “it never was clear to me what the concerns were”; breaking down A-Basin's latest U.S. Forest Service masterplan – “everything in there, we hope to do”; a parking lot pulse gondola and why that makes sense over shuttles; why A-Basin plans a two-lift system of beginner machines; why should A-Basin care about beginner terrain?; is beginner development is related to Ikon Pass membership?; what it means that the MDP designs for 700 more skiers per day; assessing the Lenawee Express sixer three seasons in; why A-Basin sold the old Lenawee lift to independent Sunlight, Colorado; A-Basin's patrol unionizing; and 100 percent renewable energy.What I got wrong* I said that A-Basin was the only mountain that had been caught up in antitrust issues, but that's inaccurate: when S-K-I and LBO Enterprises merged into American Skiing Company in 1996, the U.S. Justice Department compelled the combined company to sell Cranmore and Waterville Valley, both in New Hampshire. Waterville Valley remains independent. Cranmore stayed independent for a while, and has since 2010 been owned by Fairbank Group, which also owns Jiminy Peak in Massachusetts and operates Bromley, Vermont.* I said that A-Basin's $259 early-season pass, good for unlimited access from opening day through Dec. 25, “was like one day at Vail,” which is sort of true and sort of not. Vail Mountain's day-of lift ticket will hit $230 from Nov. 14 to Dec. 11, then increase to $307 or $335 every day through Christmas. All Resorts Epic Day passes, which would get skiers on the hill for any of those dates, currently sell for between $106 and $128 per day. Unlimited access to Vail Mountain for that full early-season period would require a full Epic Pass, currently priced at $1,121.* This doesn't contradict anything we discussed, but it's worth noting some parking reservations changes that A-Basin implemented following our conversation. Reservations will now be required on weekends only, and from Jan. 3 to May 3, a reduction from 48 dates last winter to 36 for this season. The mountain will also allow skiers to hold four reservations at once, doubling last year's limit of two.Why now was a good time for this interviewOne of the most striking attributes of modern lift-served skiing is how radically different each ski area is. Panic over corporate hegemony power-stamping each child mountain into snowy McDonald's clones rarely survives past the parking lot. Underscoring the point is neighboring ski areas, all over America, that despite the mutually intelligible languages of trail ratings and patrol uniforms and lift and snowgun furniture, and despite sharing weather patterns and geologic origins and local skier pools, feel whole-cut from different eras, cultures, and imaginations. The gates between Alta and Snowbird present like connector doors between adjoining hotel rooms but actualize as cross-dimensional Mario warpzones. The 2.4-mile gondola strung between the Alpine Meadows and Olympic sides of Palisades Tahoe may as well connect a baseball stadium with an opera house. Crossing the half mile or so between the summits of Sterling at Smugglers' Notch and Spruce Peak at Stowe is a journey of 15 minutes and five decades. And Arapahoe Basin, elder brother of next-door Keystone, resembles its larger neighbor like a bat resembles a giraffe: both mammals, but of entirely different sorts. Same with Sugarbush and Mad River Glen, Vermont; Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, and Boreal, California; Park City and Deer Valley, Utah; Killington and Pico, Vermont; Highlands and Nub's Nob, Michigan; Canaan Valley and Timberline and Nordic-hybrid White Grass, West Virginia; Aspen's four Colorado ski areas; the three ski areas sprawling across Mt. Hood's south flank; and Alpental and its clump of Snoqualmie sisters across the Washington interstate. Proximity does not equal sameness.One of The Storm's preoccupations is with why this is so. For all their call-to-nature appeal, ski areas are profoundly human creations, more city park than wildlife preserve. They are sculpted, managed, manicured. Even the wildest-feeling among them – Mount Bohemia, Silverton, Mad River Glen – are obsessively tended to, ragged by design.A-Basin pulls an even neater trick: a brand curated for rugged appeal, scaffolded by brand-new high-speed lifts and a self-described “luxurious European-style bistro.” That the Alterra Mountain Company-owned, megapass pioneer floating in the busiest ski county in the busiest ski state in America managed to retain its rowdy rap even as the onetime fleet of bar-free double chairs toppled into the recycling bin is a triumph of branding.But also a triumph of heart. A-Basin as Colorado's Alta or Taos or Palisades is a title easily ceded to Telluride or Aspen Highlands, similarly tilted high-alpiners. But here it is, right beside buffed-out Keystone, a misunderstood mountain with its own wild side but a fair-enough rap as an approachable landing zone for first-time Rocky Mountain explorers westbound out of New York or Ohio. Why are A-Basin and Keystone so different? The blunt drama of A-Basin's hike-in terrain helps, but it's more enforcer than explainer. The real difference, I believe, is grounded in the conductor orchestrating this mad dance.Since Henceroth sat down in the COO chair 20 years ago, Keystone has had nine president-general manager equivalents. A-Basin was already 61 years old in 2005, giving it a nice branding headstart on younger Keystone, born in 1970. But both had spent nearly two decades, from 1978 to 1997, co-owned by a dogfood conglomerate that often marketed them as one resort, and the pair stayed glued together on a multimountain pass for a couple of decades afterward.Henceroth, with support and guidance from the real-estate giant that owned A-Basin in the Ralston-Purina-to-Alterra interim, had a series of choices to make. A-Basin had only recently installed snowmaking. There was no lift access to Zuma Bowl, no Beavers. The lift system consisted of three double chairs and two triples. Did this aesthetic minimalism and pseudo-independence define A-Basin? Or did the mountain, shaped by the generations of leaders before Henceroth, hold some intangible energy and pull, that thing we recognize as atmosphere, culture, vibe? Would The Legend lose its duct-taped edge if it:* Expanded 400 mostly low-angle acres into Zuma Bowl (2007)* Joined Vail Resorts' Epic Pass (2009)* Installed the mountain's first high-speed lift (Black Mountain Express in 2010)* Expand 339 additional acres into the Beavers (2018), and service that terrain with an atypical-for-Colorado 1,501-vertical-foot fixed-grip lift* Exit the Epic Pass following the 2018-19 ski season* Immediately join Mountain Collective and Ikon as a multimountain replacement (2019)* Ditch a 21-year-old triple chair for the mountain's first high-speed six-pack (2022)* Sell to Alterra Mountain Company (2024)* Require paid parking reservations on high-volume days (2024)* Go unlimited on the Ikon Pass and exit Mountain Collective (2025)* Release an updated USFS masterplan that focuses largely on the novice ski experience (2025)That's a lot of change. A skier booted through time from Y2K to October 2025 would examine that list and conclude that Rad Basin had been tamed. But ski a dozen laps and they'd say well not really. Those multimillion upgrades were leashed by something priceless, something human, something that kept them from defining what the mountain is. There's some indecipherable alchemy here, a thing maybe not quite as durable as the mountain itself, but rooted deeper than the lift towers strung along it. It takes a skilled chemist to cook this recipe, and while they'll never reveal every secret, you can visit the restaurant as many times as you'd like.Why you should ski Arapahoe BasinWe could do a million but here are nine:1) $: Two months of early-season skiing costs roughly the same as A-Basin's neighbors charge for a single day. A-Basin's $259 fall pass is unlimited from opening day through Dec. 25, cheaper than a Dec. 20 day-of lift ticket at Breck ($281), Vail ($335), Beaver Creek ($335), or Copper ($274), and not much more than Keystone ($243). 2) Pali: When A-Basin tore down the 1,329-vertical-foot, 3,520-foot-long Pallavicini double chair, a 1978 Yan, in 2020, they replaced it with a 1,325-vertical-foot, 3,512-foot-long Leitner-Poma double chair. It's one of just a handful of new doubles installed in America over the past decade, underscoring a rare-in-modern-skiing commitment to atmosphere, experience, and snow preservation over uphill capacity. 3) The newest lift fleet in the West: The oldest of A-Basin's six chairlifts, Zuma, arrived brand-new in 2007.4) Wall-to-wall: when I flew into Colorado for a May 2025 wind-down, five ski areas remained open. Despite solid snowpack, Copper, Breck, and Winter Park all spun a handful of lifts on a constrained footprint. But A-Basin and Loveland still ran every lift, even over the Monday-to-Thursday timeframe of my visit.5) The East Wall: It's like this whole extra ski area. Not my deal as even skiing downhill at 12,500 feet hurts, but some of you like this s**t:6) May pow: I mean yeah I did kinda just get lucky but damn these were some of the best turns I found all year (skiing with A-Basin Communications Manager Shayna Silverman):7) The Beach: the best ski area tailgate in North America (sorry, no pet dragons allowed - don't shoot the messenger):8) The Beavers: Just glades and glades and glades (a little crunchy on this run, but better higher up and the following day):9) It's a ski area first: In a county of ski resorts, A-Basin is a parking-lots-at-the-bottom-and-not-much-else ski area. It's spare, sparse, high, steep, and largely exposed. Skiers are better at self-selecting than we suppose, meaning the ability level of the average A-Basin skier is more Cottonwoods than Connecticut. That impacts your day in everything from how the liftlines flow to how the bumps form to how many zigzaggers you have to dodge on the down.Podcast NotesOn the dates of my visit We reference my last A-Basin visit quite a bit – for context, I skied there May 6 and 7, 2025. Both nice late-season pow days.On A-Basin's long seasonsIt's surprisingly difficult to find accurate open and close date information for most ski areas, especially before 2010 or so, but here's what I could cobble together for A-Basin - please let me know if you have a more extensive list, or if any of this is wrong:On A-Basin's ownership timelineArapahoe Basin probably gets too much credit for being some rugged indie. Ralston-Purina, then-owners of Keystone, purchased A-Basin in 1978, then added Breckenridge to the group in 1993 before selling the whole picnic basket to Vail in 1997. The U.S. Justice Department wouldn't let the Eagle County operator have all three, so Vail flipped Arapahoe to a Canadian real estate empire, then called Dundee, some months later. That company, which at some point re-named itself Dream, pumped a zillion dollars into the mountain before handing it off to Alterra last year.On A-Basin leaving Epic PassA-Basin self-ejected from Epic Pass in 2019, just after Vail maxed out Colorado by purchasing Crested Butte and before they fully invaded the East with the Peak Resorts purchase. Arapahoe Basin promptly joined Mountain Collective and Ikon, swapping unlimited-access on four varieties of Epic Pass for limited-days products. Henceroth and I talked this one out during our 2022 pod, and it's a fascinating case study in building a better business by decreasing volume.On the price difference between Ikon and Epic with A-Basin accessConcerns about A-Basin hurdling back toward the overcrowded Epic days by switching to Ikon's unlimited tier tend to overlook this crucial distinction: Vail sold a 2018-19 version of the Epic Pass that included unlimited access to Keystone and A-Basin for an early-bird rate of $349. The full 2025-26 Ikon Pass debuted at nearly four times that, retailing for $1,329, and just ramped up to $1,519.On Alterra mountains with their own season passesWhile all Alterra-owned ski areas (with the exception of Deer Valley), are unlimited on the full Ikon Pass and nine are unlimited with no blackouts on Ikon Base, seven of those sell their own unlimited season pass that costs less than Base. The sole unlimited season pass for Crystal, Mammoth, Palisades Tahoe, Steamboat, Stratton, and Sugarbush is a full Ikon Pass, and the least-expensive unlimited season pass for Solitude is the Ikon Base. Deer Valley leads the nation with its $4,100 unlimited season pass. See the Alterra chart at the top of this article for current season pass prices to all of the company's mountains.On A-Basin and Schweitzer pass partnershipsAlterra has been pretty good about permitting its owned ski areas to retain historic reciprocal partners on their single-mountain season passes. For A-Basin, this means three no-blackout days at Monarch and two unguided days at Silverton. Up at Schweitzer, passholders get three midweek days each at Whitewater, Mt. Hood Meadows, Castle Mountain, Loveland, and Whitefish. None of these ski areas are on Ikon Pass, and the benefit is only stapled to A-Basin- or Schweitzer-specific season passes.On the Mountain Collective eventI talk about Mountain Collective as skiing's most exclusive country club. Nothing better demonstrates that characterization than this podcast I recorded at the event last fall, when in around 90 minutes I had conversations with the top leaders of Boyne Resorts, Snowbird, Aspen, Jackson Hole, Sun Valley, Snowbasin, Grand Targhee, and many more.On Mountain Collective and Ikon overlapThe Mountain Collective-Ikon overlap is kinda nutso:On Pennsylvania skiingIn regards to the U.S. Justice Department grilling Alterra on its A-Basin acquisition, it's still pretty stupid that the agency allowed Vail Resorts to purchase eight of the 19 public chairlift-served ski areas in Pennsylvania without a whisper of protest. These eight ski areas almost certainly account for more than half of all skier visits in a state that typically ranks sixth nationally for attendance. Last winter, the state's 2.6 million skier visits accounted for more days than vaunted ski states New Hampshire (2.4 million), Washington (2.3), Montana (2.2), Idaho (2.1). or Oregon (2.0). Only New York (3.4), Vermont (4.2), Utah (6.5), California (6.6), and Colorado (13.9) racked up more.On A-Basin's USFS masterplanNothing on the scale of Zuma or Beavers inbound, but the proposed changes would tap novice terrain that has always existed but never offered a good access point for beginners:On pulse gondolasA-Basin's proposed pulse gondola, should it be built, would be just the sixth such lift in America, joining machines at Taos, Northstar, Steamboat, Park City, and Snowmass. Loon plans to build a pulse gondola in 2026.On mid-mountain beginner centersBig bad ski resorts have attempted to amp up family appeal in recent years with gondola-serviced mid-mountain beginner centers, which open gentle, previously hard-to-access terrain to beginners. This was the purpose of mid-stations off Jackson Hole's Sweetwater Gondola and Big Sky's new-for-this-year Explorer Gondola. A-Basin's gondy (not the parking lot pulse gondola, but the one terminating at Sawmill Flats in the masterplan image above), would provide up and down lift access allowing greenies to lap the new detach quad above it.The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe