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The 50 million downloads / listeners party continues at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino! The hosts look back on 2025 to pinpoint their favorite moments and manifest what they want for 2026. Plus, hear what happens when Danielle decides to talk out the future of the podcast without any warning. And Will finally gets the prize he’s always wanted (even if it’s not a panini press). Have a Happy New Year from everyone at Pod Meets World! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. We have Robert from The Dam Media Page joining us this week to help us make sense of the percabeth screaming that is filling our brains and our hearts. Fatal flaws, adaptive choices, Grover as Mother Mary, MORTAL TETHERS, EARRINGS, and MORE. I cannot believe we're really here! WE are the fish gossiping at the bottom of Siren Bay, listen at 2x speed maybe, enjoy

Episode #424 We are pleased to welcome back Deirdre Watts to the show this week. Dave and Veronika joined Deirdre at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. They visited Magic Kingdom and several resorts to enjoy the Christmas decorations and try a few things for the first time, including Geyser Point (finally) and the new Perch at the Grand Floridian. www.thedisneycrush.com thedisneycrush@gmail.com www.patreon.com/thedisneycrush  

This week on the Mouse Minutes Podcast, Whitney + Jordan rewind the clock and check in at Disney's Pop Century Resort — one of Walt Disney World's most colorful and value-friendly hotels. From larger-than-life icons and Skyliner access to budget pricing and big nostalgia, does Pop Century deliver Disney magic without breaking the bank?Listen in as we welcome back return special guest, Ryan Renadette of Into the Dizneyverse as the three of us share our experiences, final grades, and whether this value resort still makes sense for your next Disney vacation.. . .Subscribe to Into the Dizneyverse – the perfect podcast for any Disney history buff. Each week, Alex, Chris, and Ryan do a deep dive on a different Disney topic: (Into the Dizneyverse on Spotify). . .Mouse Minutes is on YouTube NOW!Subscribe to Mouse Minutes on YouTube to watch live episode recordings, extended conversations, and bonus content you won't hear anywhere else:(https://www.youtube.com/@MouseMinutesPodcast). . .Keep up with Mouse Minutes on Instagram and follow along for Disney reviews, snacks, and park fun:(https://www.instagram.com/mouseminutespodcast). . .Check out these other Mouse Minutes episodes:​Biergarten Restaurant at EPCOT | Ft. Ryan Renedette | Episode 036 ​Disney's All-Star Sports Resorts | Episode 013. . .Want to get some ears on your brand?Sponsor a future episode of the Mouse Minutes Podcast and reach Disney fans who love a good story, a good snack, and a good time. Reach out via email (mouseminutespodcast@gmail.com) and let's make some magic together!. . .Other great Disney podcasts we love:WDW Radio, Connecting with Walt, Defunctland, Walkabout the World – A Disney Podcast, Into the Dizneyverse, Happily Ever Active

Want to add luxury boarding options but think your space just isn't built for it? In this episode, Fern sits down with Fred Silber of Pet Therapeutics, who's created something that could completely change how you think about “luxury” in your facility. You'll hear how the right kind of bedding—designed with both science and dog behavior in mind—can elevate the entire experience for both dogs and their humans without the need for a massive renovation or a big budget.Fred breaks down why comfort isn't just about plush pillows—it's about understanding a dog's senses, especially one that's often overlooked. Learn how something as simple as touch can drastically improve a dog's stay, reduce anxiety, and increase client satisfaction. If you've been looking for a low-labor, high-impact way to boost your brand and your profits, this conversation is one you'll want to hear.

Today we are glad to have Listener Matt back on the show from Long Island to share his trip to Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort! We talk about how he and his wife surprised his young kids (5 and 2) with this trip and went straight to the airport for a date with Mickey! We talk about fun times with the characters, Cool Kid Summer activities, great meals at places like Steakhouse '71, Crystal Palace, 1900 Park Fare, and more! Most importantly, we also discuss the "small moments" that really can make a trip special - including a fun night that Matt had with his daughter on the Boardwalk with a mallet and some rubber, flying frogs! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

It's done. Cabins on the Cumberland is officially complete. In this episode, I'm sharing what it really took to build a 12-cabin micro resort with an event venue, game center, and year-round amenities — from construction milestones and financing lessons to direct bookings, full buyouts, and what's next. We talk through: How the build unfolded over 2.5 years What I'd do differently with underwriting and reserves How we've maintained 30–50% direct bookings Why full property buyouts (weddings, retreats, church groups) are the future The unglamorous realities no one posts about — dead season, cash flow, and learning as you go This is a raw, behind-the-scenes look at building a destination property — not just something that looks good online, but something designed to last. If you're building, scaling, or dreaming about a micro resort or event-driven STR, this episode will give you real context, not theory. Connect with me:

Whispers echo through the halls of this 1840 resort and not every footstep belongs to the living. The Briars Resort and Spa in Georgina, Ontario is a beautiful location for a Christmas getaway and a perfect place to savour what the season has to offer. It is also a fabulous go-to destination if you wish to experience unexplained phenomena or to perhaps see a ghost or two. Support the Show: Donate:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/hauntedcanadapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  to Haunted Canada Podcast  Email: hauntedcanadapodcast@gmail.com TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hauntedcanadapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@edmontonghosttours⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@edmontonghosttours⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more information about this podcast please visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.HauntedCanada.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about the Edmonton Ghost Tours visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EdmontonGhostTours.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more by visiting ⁠https://www.briars.ca/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text!A milestone worth pressing pause for: The Dead Pixels Society is marking our 250th episode with the most popular episodes of the year, from AI that actually helps you create less chaos to sales that feel like service instead of pressure. Ever found yourself frantically scrolling through thousands of photos trying to find that one perfect shot you know exists somewhere? This frustration sparked the creation of MediaViz AI when founder Troy DeBraal's business partner slammed his phone down in a restaurant after failing to locate a crucial photo of his son. "Why can't you build something that can keep track of all my good photos and get rid of all this junk?" he demanded – and a revolutionary AI photo curation platform was born.What if everything you've been taught about sales is actually holding you back from extraordinary success? Marc Von Musser, sales expert and founder of Soar and Roar, challenges conventional wisdom with a refreshing perspective that could transform your approach to business.  Growing up as the son of a renowned photographer who captured 150 national magazine covers in a single year, Von Musser learned early that success comes not from transactions but from capturing essence and creating value.Ever wonder how a school photo lab with 600,000 students a year keeps quality high when half the photographers are new each season? We sat down with Robert Ste-Marie, CEO of 36Pix, to explore Eva. This data-driven evaluation platform scores every image so managers can catch problems fast, coach with clarity, and tie rewards to real outcomes. No fluff—just the metrics that move sales: smiles, closed eyes, blur, glasses glare, face shine, and exposure repairability, accordinPhoto Imaging CONNECTThe Photo Imaging CONNECT conference, March 1-2, 2026, at the RIO Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, NMediaclipMediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEIndependent Photo ImagersIPI is a member + trade association and a cooperative buying group in the photo + print industry.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp.Contact us at gary@thedeadpixelssociety.comVisit our LinkedIn group, Photo/Digital Imaging Network, and Facebook group, The Dead Pixels Society. Leave a review on Apple and Podchaser. Are you interested in being a guest? Click here for details.Hosted and produced by Gary PageauEdited by Olivia PageauAnnouncer: Erin Manning

Text Carole & AndrewIn this episode: Mike's Rewind  Dawn's Fact Check  Listener Questions, Comments & Reviews  Michelle's Random Thought – Christmas  Carole's favorite Christmas song  Karen – Woman gets kicked off Frontier flight  Crazy – Crazy woman in apartment building  Freakout – Woman freaks out over cheese fries  Idiot – Guy won't move at McDonald's drive-thru  Asshole – Guy blocks a woman's car  Lamont's Lament – Christmas  The Doctor's Office – Christmas traditions  What Does Kevin Think? – Christmas traditions  How Smart is Carole? – Christmas Traditions & History  The Big Blue Folder  We get played out by Porky Pig  Out-takes This episode of Grose Misconduct was sponsored by Crystal Glass, Leading Edge Physiotherapy, Ol' MacDonald's Resort, Meathead Butcher Shop, Daybreak Photo, The Edmonton Comedy Festival and Mad Lashes @CrystalGlassLTD @LeadingEdgePT @Macker63 @yegcomedy @mikedmonton @DawnsFactCheck @docTonyM  @MeatHeadIncSupport the show

Join co-hosts Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez on "Behind the Mitten," where they explore the vibrant offerings of Michigan's hidden gems. This week, dive into the tropical paradise of Gun Lake Casino Resort in Wayland, conveniently located off US 131 between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. Discover the Wawyé Oasis, where it's always a balmy 80 degrees with over 4,000 tropical plants and a swim-up bar. You staycation in paradise also allows you to indulge in the excitement of slot and table games. With a variety of dining options and 250 luxurious rooms in the hotel and spa, Gun Lake promises an unforgettable escape. Tune in for an insider's look at this unique destination!Learn more about Gun Lake Casino Resort at gunlakecasino.com.

This month, we recap our holiday romp around the Orlando area. We discuss Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT, Christmas at Universal and SeaWorld, and brunch at Disney's boardwalk Resort. We also discuss Disney's purchase and use of OpenAI.  Join the conversation on social media @monoreelradio on all major platforms or send us an email at monoreelradio@gmail.com. For links to anything you heard on the show, visit our website and if you want to experience the Disney magic for yourself, click here to start planning your next vacation.

This week's episode is all about the one area of your business you really don't want to mess up—your finances. Fern sits down with Jerry Joshva and Ally Howard from Granite Peak, two experts who are on a mission to clean up the accounting chaos in pet resorts. If the words “bookkeeping” and “tax planning” make your eyes glaze over, this convo is going to change the way you see your numbers—and why knowing them could mean the difference between thriving or barely surviving.They break down what makes the pet care industry so unique from a financial perspective, why most generic accountants don't cut it, and how avoiding some common money mistakes could save you thousands (yes, literally). If you've ever been surprised by your tax bill or felt unsure about how profitable your services really are, you need to hear what these two have to say. It's the episode that could finally give you the clarity and control your business has been missing.

Whispers echo through the halls of this 1840 resort and not every footstep belongs to the living. The Briars Resort and Spa in Georgina, Ontario is a beautiful location for a Christmas getaway and a perfect place to savour what the season has to offer. It is also a fabulous go-to destination if you wish to experience unexplained phenomena or to perhaps see a ghost or two. Support the Show: Donate:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ buymeacoffee.com/hauntedcanadapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  to Haunted Canada Podcast  Email: hauntedcanadapodcast@gmail.com TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hauntedcanadapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@edmontonghosttours⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@edmontonghosttours⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more information about this podcast please visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.HauntedCanada.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about the Edmonton Ghost Tours visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EdmontonGhostTours.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more by visiting ⁠https://www.briars.ca/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Day 22 of the 24 Days of Dillos Disney Reviews! On this episode, Jen and Frank share their thoughts on Disney's All Star Sports Resort and how it compares to other Disney property hotels.  ***

This festive episode takes listeners aboard the WAOL Express for a Christmas journey through Apple TV's The First Snow of Fraggle Rock with John Tartaglia and Lele Pons, plus an amazing visit to Legoland Florida Resort.

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Ambulance services are being abused by late night revellers who call 999 to get them home due to taxi shortages, according to paramedics; a primary school was forced to ask students to bring in their own toilet roll due to funding shortages; and the woman caught up in the viral Coldplay kiss cam has broken her silence. Fionnuala Jones and Dave Hanratty join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Dec. 19, 2025 ~ LIV Golf is returning to Michigan in 2026! "'JR Morning" chats with Kevin Doyle, COO of the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation, about why St. John's Resort in Plymouth earned rave reviews from players, fans, and LIV executives—and what's in store for next year's event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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December 19, 2025 ~ Casey Buckleitner, White Birch Outfitters and marketing for Otsego Resort joins Kevin live in Gaylord to talk about winter at the resort. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text!Ever wonder how a “boring” photo of a metal part could move a seven-figure sale? Gary Pageau of the Dead Pixels Society sits down with veteran photographer Kirk Voclain to unpack four decades of pivots, from a cereal‑box Instamatic to seniors that paid the bills, then into commercial, industrial, and real estate work that sells outcomes, not megapixels. Voclain's story is part grit, part curiosity, and entirely practical: market directly when gatekeepers want kickbacks, promise ROI to businesses who must buy, and turn every shoot into downstream print revenue with albums, cards, and smart lab integrations.He also digs into the moments that changed his trajectory: a teenage wedding that proved passion can pay, a decision to bypass school-volume politics, and a 2016 read of the curve when senior orders softened. Voclain lays out how he reframed photography as a business asset—product images that drive revenue, corporate visuals that recruit, listings that convert—and how he kept margins healthy by bundling design, using pro labs for direct fulfillment, and charging real money for files. His guide for the next generation is refreshingly blunt: avoid debt, make gear pay for itself, and price for the value you actually deliver.You'll also hear how he bridged film and digital by testing, showing clients one perfected digital image per session, and letting demand justify the switch. And because creativity doesn't stop at the studio door, Voclain sharPhoto Imaging CONNECTThe Photo Imaging CONNECT conference, March 1-2, 2026, at the RIO Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, NPodMatchPodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For InterviewsMediaclipMediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEIndependent Photo ImagersIPI is a member + trade association and a cooperative buying group in the photo + print industry.Photo Imaging CONNECTThe Photo Imaging CONNECT conference, March 1-2, 2026, at the RIO Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, NDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp.Contact us at gary@thedeadpixelssociety.comVisit our LinkedIn group, Photo/Digital Imaging Network, and Facebook group, The Dead Pixels Society. Leave a review on Apple and Podchaser. Are you interested in being a guest? Click here for details.Hosted and produced by Gary PageauEdited by Olivia PageauAnnouncer: Erin Manning

McKinney is getting a $200 million surf resort called Cannon Beach, complete with cliff diving, lazy rivers, retail space, and hotels. The guys debate whether this is paradise or pure traffic hell. Skin calls it “stadium traffic at the end of my block,”

Listen along as we discuss Netflix's four hundred and ninth film, the 2021 romantic comedy ‘Resort to Love' directed by Steven Tsuchida starring Christina Milian, Jay Pharoah and Sinqua Walls.   Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'Is Mauritius a destination you are interested in?'   You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating.    If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse    We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here.    Next episode we have 'The Last Mercenary', so check out the film before then. You can see the trailer here.   Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

WhoMike Giorgio, Vice President and General Manager of Stowe Mountain, VermontRecorded onOctober 8, 2025About StoweClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Vail Resorts, which also owns:Located in: Stowe, VermontYear founded: 1934Pass affiliations:* Epic Pass: unlimited access* Epic Local Pass: unlimited access with holiday blackouts* Epic Northeast Value Pass: 10 days with holiday blackouts* Epic Northeast Midweek Pass: 5 midweek days with holiday blackouts* Access on Epic Day Pass All and 32 Resort tiers* Ski Vermont 4 Pass – up to one day, with blackouts* Ski Vermont Fifth Grade Passport – 3 days, with blackoutsClosest neighboring U.S. ski areas: Smugglers' Notch (ski-to or 40-ish-minute drive in winter, when route 108 is closed over the notch), Bolton Valley (:45), Cochran's (:50), Mad River Glen (:55), Sugarbush (:56)Base elevation: 1,265 feet (at Toll House double)Summit elevation: 3,625 feet (top of the gondola), 4,395 feet at top of Mt. MansfieldVertical drop: 2,360 feet lift-served, 3,130 feet hike-toSkiable acres: 485Average annual snowfall: 314 inchesTrail count: 116 (16% beginner, 55% intermediate, 29% advanced)Lift count: 12 (1 eight-passenger gondola, 1 six-passenger gondola, 1 six-pack, 3 high-speed quads, 1 fixed-grip quad, 1 triple, 2 doubles, 2 carpets)Why I interviewed himThere is no Aspen of the East, but if I had to choose an Aspen of the East, it would be Stowe. And not just because Aspen Mountain and Stowe offer a similar fierce-down, with top-to-bottom fall-line zippers and bumpy-bumps spliced by massive glade pockets. Not just because each ski area rises near the far end of densely bunched resorts that the skier must drive past to reach them. Not just because the towns are similarly insular and expensive and tucked away. Not just because the wintertime highway ends at both places, an anachronistic act of surrender to nature from a mechanized world accustomed to fencing out the seasons. And not just because each is a cultural stand-in for mechanized skiing in a brand-obsessed, half-snowy nation that hates snow and is mostly filled with non-skiers who know nothing about the activity other than the fact that it exists. Everyone knows about Aspen and Stowe even if they'll never ski, in the same way that everyone knows about LeBron James even if they've never watched basketball.All of that would be sufficient to make the Stowe-is-Aspen-East argument. But the core identity parallel is one that threads all these tensions while defying their assumed outcome. Consider the remoteness of 1934 Stowe and 1947 Aspen, two mountains in the pre-snowmaking, pre-interstate era, where cutting a ski area only made sense because that's where it snowed the most. Both grew in similar fashion. First slowly toward the summit with surface lifts and mile-long single chairs crawling up the incline. Then double chairs and gondolas and snowguns and detachable chairlifts. A ski area for the town evolves into a ski area for the world. Hotels a la luxe at the base, traffic backed up to the interstate, corporate owners and $261 lift tickets.That sounds like a formula for a ruined world. But Stowe the ski area, like Aspen Mountain the ski area, has never lost its wild soul. Even buffed out and six-pack equipped and Epic Pass-enabled, Stowe remains a hell of a mountain, one of the best in New England, one of my favorite anywhere. With its monster snowfalls, its endless and perfectly spaced glades, its never-groomed expert zones, its sprawling footprint tucked beneath the Mansfield summit, its direct access to rugged and forbidding backcountry, Stowe, perhaps the most western-like mountain in the East, remains a skier's mountain, a fierce and humbling proving ground, an any-skier's destination not because of its trimmings, but because of the Christmas tree itself.Still, Stowe will never be Aspen, because Stowe does not sit at 8,000 feet and Stowe does not have three accessory ski areas and Stowe the Town does not grid from the lift base like Aspen the Town but rather lies eight miles down the road. Also Stowe is owned by Vail Resorts, and can you just imagine? But in a cultural moment that assumes ski area ruination-by-the-consolidation-modernization-mega-passification axis-of-mainstreaming, Aspen and Stowe tell mirrored versions of a more nuanced story. Two ski areas, skinned in the digital-mechanical infrastructure that modernity demands, able to at once accommodate the modern skier and the ancient mountain, with all of its quirks and character. All of its amazing skiing.What we talked aboutStowe the Legend; Vail Resorts' leadership carousel; ascending to ski area leadership without on-mountain experience; Mount Brighton, Michigan and Midwest skiing; struggles at Paoli Peaks, Indiana; how the Sunrise six-pack upgrade of the old Mountain triple changed the mountain; whether the Four Runner quad could ever become a six-pack; considering the future of the Lookout Double and Mansfield Gondola; who owns the land in and around the ski area; whether Stowe has terrain expansion potential; the proposed Smugglers' Notch gondola connection and whether Vail would ever buy Smuggs; “you just don't understand how much is here until you're here”; why Stowe only claims 485 acres of skiable terrain; protecting the Front Four; extending Stowe's season last spring; snowmaking in a snowbelt; the impact and future of paid parking; on-mountain bed-base potential; Epic Friend 50 percent off lift tickets; and Stowe locals and the Epic Pass.What I got wrongOn detailsI noted that one of my favorite runs was not a marked run at all: the terrain beneath the Lookout double chair. In fact, most of the trail beneath this mile-plus-long lift is a market run called, uh, “Lookout.” So I stand corrected. However, the trailmap makes this full-throttle, narrow bumper – which feels like skiing on a rising tide – look wide, peaceful, and groomable. It is none of those things, at least for its first third or so.On skiable acres* I said that Killington claimed “like 1,600 acres” of terrain – the exact claimed number is 1,509 acres.* I said that Mad River Glen claimed far fewer skiable acres than it probably could, but I was thinking of an out-of-date stat. The mountain claims just 115 acres of trails – basically nothing for a 2,000-vertical-foot mountain, but also “800 acres of tree-skiing access.” The number listed on the Pass Smasher Deluxe is 915 acres.On season closingsI intimated that Stowe had always closed the third weekend in April. That appears to be mostly true for the past two-ish decades, which is as far back as New England Ski History has records. The mountain did push late once, however, in 2007, and closed early during the horrible no-snow winter of 2011-12 (April 1), and the Covid-is-here-to-kill-us-all shutdown of 2020 (March 14).On doing better prepI asked whether Stowe had considered making its commuter bus free, but it, um, already is. That's called Reeserch, Folks.On lift ticket ratesI claimed that Stowe's top lift ticket price would drop from $239 last year to $235 this coming season, but that's inaccurate. Upon further review, the peak walk-up rate appears to be increasing to $261 this coming winter:Which means Vail's record of cranking Stowe lift ticket rates up remains consistent:On opening hoursI said that the lifts at Stowe sometimes opened at “7:00 or 7:30,” but the earliest ski lift currently opens at 8:00 most mornings (the Over Easy transit gondola opens at 7:30). The Fourrunner quad used to open at 7:30 a.m. on weekends and holidays. I'm not sure when mountain ops changed that. Here's the lift schedule clipped from the circa 2018 trailmap:On Mount Brighton, Michigan's supposed trashheap legacyI'd read somewhere, sometime, that Mount Brighton had been built on dirt moved to make way for Interstate 96, which bores across the state about a half mile north of the ski area. The timelines match, as this section of I-96 was built between 1956 and '57, just before Brighton opened in 1960. This circa 1962 article from The Livingston Post, a local paper, fails to mention the source of the dirt, leaving me uncertain as to whether or not the hill is related to the highway:Why you should ski StoweFrom my April 10 visit last winter, just cruising mellow, low-angle glades nearly to the base:I mean, the place is just:I love it, Man. My top five New England mountains, in no particular order, are Sugarbush, Stowe, Jay, Smuggs, and Sugarloaf. What's best on any given day depends on conditions and crowding, but if you only plan to ski the East once, that's your list.Podcast NotesOn Stowe being the last 1,000-plus-vertical-foot Vermont ski area that I featured on the podYou can view the full podcast catalogue here. But here are the past Vermont eps:* Killington & Pico – 2019 | 2023 | 2025* Stratton 2024* Okemo 2023* Middlebury Snowbowl 2023* Mount Snow 2020 | 2023* Bromley 2022* Jay Peak 2022 | 2020* Smugglers' Notch 2021* Bolton Valley 2021* Hermitage Club 2020* Sugarbush 2020 with current president John Hammond | 2020 with past owner Win Smith* Mad River Glen 2020* Magic Mountain 2019 | 2020* Burke 2019On Stowe having “peers, but no betters” in New EnglandWhile Stowe doesn't stand out in any one particular statistical category, the whole of the place stacks up really well to the rest of New England - here's a breakdown of the 63 public ski areas that spin chairlifts across the six-state region:On the Front Four ski runsThe “Front Four” are as synonymous with Stowe as the Back Bowls are with Vail Mountain or Corbet's Couloir is with Jackson Hole. These Stowe trails are steep, narrow, double-plus-fall-line bangers that, along with Castlerock at Sugarbush and Paradise at Mad River Glen, are among the most challenging runs in New England.The problem is determining which of the double-blacks spiderwebbing off the top of Fourrunner are part of the Front Four. Officially, the designation has always bucketed National, Liftline, Goat, and Starr together, but Bypass, Haychute, and Lookout could sub in most days. Credit to Stowe for keeping these wild trails intact for going on a century, but what I said about them “not being for the masses” on the podcast wasn't quite accurate, as the lower portions of many - especially Liftline - are wide, often groomed, and not particularly treacherous. The best end-to-end trail is Goat, which is insanely steep and narrow up top. Here's part of Goat's middle-to-lower section, which is mellower but a good portrayal of New England bumpy, exposed-dirt-and-rocks gnar, especially at the :19 mark:The most glorious ego boost (or ego check) is the few hundred vertical feet of Liftline directly below Fourrunner. Sound on for scrapey-scrape:When the cut trails get icy, you can duck into the adjacent glades, most of which are unmarked but skiable. Here, I bailed into the trees skier's left of Starr to escape the ice rink:On Vail Resorts' leadership shufflesTwelve of Vail's 37 North American ski areas began the 2024-25 ski season with a different leader than they ended the 2023-24 ski season with. This included five of the company's New England resorts, including Stowe. Giorgio, in fact, became the ski area's third general manager in three winters, and the fourth since Vail acquired the ski area in 2017. I asked Giorgio about this, as a follow up to a similar set of questions I'd laid out for Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz in August:I may be overthinking this, but check this out: between 2017 and 2024, Vail Resorts changed leadership at its North American ski areas more than 70 times - the yellow boxes below mark a new president-general-manager equivalent (red boxes indicate that Vail did not yet own the ski area):To reset my thinking here: I can't say that this constant leadership shuffle is inherently dysfunctional, and most Vail Resorts employees I speak with appreciate the company's upward-mobility culture. And I consistently find Vail's mountain leaders - dozens of whom I have hosted on this podcast - to be smart, earnest, and caring. However, it's hard to imagine that the constant turnover in top management isn't at least somewhat related to Vail Resorts' on-the-ground reputational issues, truncated seasons at non-core ski areas (see Paoli Peaks section below), and general sense that the company's arc of investment bends toward its destination resorts.On Peak ResortsVail purchased all of Peak Resorts, including Mount Snow, where Giorgio worked, in 2019. Here's that company's growth timeline:On Vernon Valley-Great GorgeThe ski area now known as Mountain Creek was Vernon Valley-Great Gorge until 1997. Anyone who grew up in the area still calls the joint by its legacy name.On Paoli Peaks versus Perfect NorthMy hope is that if I complain enough about Paoli Peaks, Vail will either invest enough in snowmaking to tranform it into a functional ski area or sell it. Here are the differences between Paoli's season lengths since 2013 as compared to Perfect North, its competitor that is the only other active ski area in the state:What explains this longstanding disparity, which certainly predates Vail's 2019 acquisition of the ski area? Paoli does sit southwest of Perfect North, but its base is 200 feet higher (600 feet, versus 400 for Perfect), so elevation doesn't explain it. Perfect does benefit from a valley location, which, longtime GM Jonathan Davis told me a few years back, locks in the cold air and supercharges snowmaking. The simplest answer, however, is probably the correct one: Perfect North has built one of the most impressive snowmaking systems on the planet, and they use it aggressively, cranking more than 200 guns at once. At peak operations, Perfect can transform from green grass to skiable terrain in just a couple of days.So yes, Perfect has always been a better operation than Paoli. But check this out: Paoli's performance as compared to Perfect's has been considerably worse in the five full seasons of Vail Resorts' ownership (excluding 2019-20), than in the six seasons before, with Perfect besting Paoli to open by an average of 21 days before Vail arrived, and by 31 days after. Perfect's seasons lasted an average of 25 days longer than Paoli's before Vail arrived, and 38 days longer after:Yes, Paoli is a uniquely challenged ski area, but I'm confident that someone can do a better job running this place than Vail has been doing since 2019. Certainly, that someone could be Vail, which has the resources and institutional knowledge to transform this, or any ski area, into a center of SnoSportSkiing excellence. So far, however, they have declined to do so, and I keep thinking of what Davis, Perfect North's longtime GM, said on the pod in 2022: “If Vail doesn't want [its ski areas in Indiana and Ohio], we'll take them!”On the 2022 Sunrise Six replacement for the tripleIn 2022, Stowe replaced the Mountain triple chair, which sat up a flight of steep steps from the parking lot, with the at-grade Sunrise six-pack. It was the kind of big-time lift upgrade that transforms the experience of an entire ski area for everyone, whether they use the new lift or not, by pulling skiers toward a huge pod of underutilized terrain and away from longtime alpha lifts Fourrunner and the Mansfield Gondola.On Fourrunner as a vert machineStowe's Fourruner high-speed quad is one of the most incredible lifts in American skiing, a lightspeed-fast base-to-summit, 2,040-vertical-foot monster with direct access to some of the best terrain west of A-Basin.The highest vert total in my 54-day 2024-25 ski season came (largely) courtesy of this lift - and I only skied five-and-a-half hours:On Stowe-Smuggs proximity and the proposed gondola and a long drive in winterAdventurous skiers can skin or hike across the top of Stowe's Spruce Peak and ski down into the Smugglers' Notch ski area. An official ski trail once connected them, and Smuggs proposed a gondola connector a couple of years back. If Vail were to purchase sprawling Smuggs, a Canyons-Park City mega-connection – while improbable given local environmental lobbies -could instantly transform Stowe into one of the largest ski areas in the East.On Jay Peak's big snowmaking upgradesI referenced big offseason snowmaking upgrades for water-challenged (but natural-snow blessed), Jay Peak. I was referring to this:This season brings an over $1.5M snowmaking upgrade that's less about muscle and more about brains. We've added 49 brand new HKD Low E air-water snowmaking guns—32 on Queen's Highway and 17 on Perry Merrill. These aren't your drag-'em-out, hook-'em-up, hope-it's-cold-enough kind of guns. They're fixed in place for the season and far more efficient, using much less compressed air than the ones they replace. Translation: better snow, less energy.On Perry Merrill, things get even slicker. We've installed HKD Klik automated hydrants that come with built-in weather stations. The second temps hit 28 degrees wetbulb, these hydrants kick on automatically and adjust the flow as the mercury drops. No waiting, no guesswork, no scrambling the crew. The end result? Those key connecting trails between Tramside and Stateside get covered faster, which means you can ski from one side to the other—or straight back to your condo—without having to hop on a shuttle with your boots still buckled. …It's all part of a bigger 10-year snowmaking plan we're rolling out—more automation, better efficiency, and ultimately, better snow for you to ski and ride on.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

This week, Brandon Butler and Nathan McLeod sit down with Paul Johnson of River Bend Resort to explore the heart and heritage of Minnesota's Lake of the Woods.From family-run resorts to lifelong fishing traditions, Paul shares how he and his wife, Brandi, turned their love of the outdoors into a legacy that brings families together year after year.A warm, nostalgic, and inspiring look at how fishing trips become lifelong memories.For more info:River Bend Resort WebsiteRiver Bend Resort FacebookRiver Bend Resort InstagramWalley Capitol of the WorldSpecial thanks to:Living The Dream Outdoor PropertiesSuperior Foam Insulation LLCDoolittle TrailersScenic Rivers TaxidermyConnect with Driftwood Outdoors:FacebookInstagramYouTubeEmail:info@driftwoodoutdoors.com

Running a pet resort is never a smooth ride, and in this episode, Fern dives into the art of staying resilient through the rollercoaster. From shifting pet parent expectations to staff struggles and financial curveballs, this one's all about preparing your business—not just to survive the tough times, but to bounce back even stronger. Whether you've been riding out the recent economic dip or just trying to stay ahead of industry changes, this episode offers some solid advice to help you stabilize, adapt, and grow.Fern also gets into how your own leadership mindset and staff culture play huge roles in weathering any storm. He shares actionable strategies to diversify your revenue, streamline operations, and keep both you and your team grounded when everything else feels shaky. If you've been feeling the weight of running your pet business lately, this episode might be exactly what you need to refocus, regroup, and recharge.

Ministerstvo životního prostředí převzal předseda Motoristů sobě Petr Macinka. Resort má vést dočasně za Filipa Turka, který se kvůli zdravotním problémům ještě nesešel s prezidentem Petrem Pavlem. „Zaujalo mě, s jakou arogancí přistupuje k lidem,“ řekl o prvním mediálním výstupu Macinky jeho předchůdce Petr Hladík z KDU-ČSL. „Výsledky voleb jednoznačně určily, jaké bude rozložení sil,“ odpovídá na stížnosti na obsazení europoslanec hnutí ANO Ondřej Knotek.

In this special on-location episode of the Know Zone Podcast, the Classic Vacations® Sales team invites listeners inside their team meeting at Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences in Saint Lucia. From behind-the-scenes insight into the Windjammer Landing resort experience to a closer look at what makes Saint Lucia such a compelling destination, the conversation explores the island's appeal, the value of strong hotel partnerships, and how Classic supports travel advisors through expertise and strategic collaboration.Hear firsthand from: • Arlien Dyer, Director of Sales and Marketing, Windjammer Landing Resort & Residences • Jess Pavloff, Strategic Account Manager, Classic Vacations • Julia Jakkaraju, Director of National Accounts, Classic Vacations• Francisco Rello, Strategic Account Manager, Groups, Classic Vacations • Marie Smith, Strategic Account Manager of Key Accounts, Classic Vacations• Christian Licea, Business Development Manager, Classic Vacations Tune in for an on-the-ground perspective from the Sales team, along with valuable destination and resort insights that bring the island to life.

Ministerstvo životního prostředí převzal předseda Motoristů sobě Petr Macinka. Resort má vést dočasně za Filipa Turka, který se kvůli zdravotním problémům ještě nesešel s prezidentem Petrem Pavlem. „Zaujalo mě, s jakou arogancí přistupuje k lidem,“ řekl o prvním mediálním výstupu Macinky jeho předchůdce Petr Hladík z KDU-ČSL. „Výsledky voleb jednoznačně určily, jaké bude rozložení sil,“ odpovídá na stížnosti na obsazení europoslanec hnutí ANO Ondřej Knotek.Všechny díly podcastu Pro a proti můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Today we are joined by our friend Matt (Zeebs from the Clubhouse!) out in New Jersey to share his recent trip to Central Florida to enjoy with a buddy! Their main goal was to spend some time at Universal! We talk about staying at Sapphire Falls, time at Epic Universe, tips for Disney fans over at Universal and more! Then, we spend a majority of the show discussing lots of first-time experiences for Matt over at Walt Disney World including visiting the Space-220 bar, GEO-82, Beak & Barrel, riding Remy 2D, dining at Three Bridges, and much more! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

courtneyg@pixietravelco.comKelsey's family of five, her sister's family of four, and their parents spent the week of Thanksgiving in Orlando in November 2025 with kids ages 4–13, all sharing a gorgeous house at Evermore Resort as their home base. In Part 1, Kelsey recapped Epic Universe, Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure. In Part 2, she's recapping Magic Kingdom, and Epcot — plus their off day / resort day on Thanksgiving, complete with an amazing holiday meal at Evermore. She shares Lightning Lane tips, favorite food and drink finds from Epcot's Festival of the Holidays, the entire group's first Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, and all the reasons Disney World at Christmastime felt absolutely magical (including a few tears of the joy over her love of family travel).If you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode: - Kelsey's COMFRT Hoodie 15% off discount link: https://comfrt.com/KELSEY279- Disney Planner: Courtney Gibson (courtneyg@pixietravelco.com) and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pixietravelbycourtney/- Magic Kingdom: Fantasyland, Dumbo, Barnstormer, Peter Pan, Mirabel from Encanto, Storybook Circus, The Little Mermaid, It's a Small World, HIGHLIGHT: Enchanted Tales with Belle, Sword and the Stone, Pinocchio Village Haus, Haunter Mansion, Tiana's Bayou, Tony's Town Square- Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party: Free Christmas cookies, ornament keepsake, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Tron, Tomorrowland Speedway, Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks- Thanksgiving Day at Evermore Resort: Thanksgiving Meal at Evermore's Boat House, pool, waterslide, rope swing, hair braiding, trivia, flag football, stand up paddle boards, kayaks- Epcot: Joffrey's coffee, La Crêperie de Paris, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, Frozen Ever After, Space 220, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Journey of Water (Inspired by Moana), Soarin, Test Track, Living with the Land, Figmemt, World Showcase: China, Mexico, Germany (Bavarian Food Stand), ItalyTrip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal's Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

On this weeks adventure, we are taking it easy! Come join us as we take you to our favorite rest stops through the Walt Disney World Resort complete with AC, clean water, and maybe even a hidden corner to take a nap! If you want help booking your next Magical Vacation, reach out to me for a free quote! Free Quote   Instagram: @justanothermagic_monday   Facebook: Fantastical Vacations by Monika

 From EDM beach parties to casino chaos, this episode dives into the hilarious highs and messy lows of an all-inclusive resort trip. Between silent discos, parasailing fails, and unexpected cat encounters, the crew finds themselves partying hard, puking harder, and laughing through it all. Packed with outrageous stories, awkward run-ins, and tequila-fueled adventures, it's the ultimate vacation recap you didn't know you needed. Tune in for pure resort madness and unforgettable late-night antics! 

Legendary Hall of Fame Rodeo Announcer Bob Tallman sits down with Jarrod in Elvis's Dressing Room at The Westgate Hotel & Resort during the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. Get you a snack, get you some coffee and kick back and enjoy this episode! It's one for the books. Bob Tallman has announced more than 15,000 rodeo performances across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. Through decades behind the microphone, his voice has become instantly recognizable to rodeo fans worldwide. He has announced the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas more times than any other announcer and has served as the voice of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for over 30 years. In addition, Tallman is a spokesperson for numerous cowboy-themed brands. He often refers to his voice as a “priceless gift from God” and strives to use it to positively impact the lives of others.12-time Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Announcer of the Year2004 ProRodeo Hall of Fame2005 St. Paul Rodeo Hall of Fame2006 Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame2006 Miss Rodeo America Hall of Fame2007 Rodeo Hall of Fame of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum2017 Bull Riding Hall of Fame2017 National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum2019 Reno Rodeo Hall of Fame2019 Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame2020 ProRodeo Hall of Fame Legend of ProRodeo award2024 RodeoHouston Hall of Fame

Today's Slow Baja Podcast is with Paul and Bonnie, the affable owners of Ignacio Springs Resort in San Ignacio, BC Sur. This was my third visit to Ignacio Springs, and I enjoyed a night in their “new” motel-style rooms across the road from the main property. Located in the heart of the Palmera, on the bank of the tranquil Rio San Ignacio, Paul and Bonnie are warm and welcoming hosts, and their property is spotless. Originally from Canada, they have happily transitioned to life in Baja. The bar is always open, and the American-style breakfast was hearty and delicious. I strongly suggest that you slow your roll and spend some time under the palms, letting the tilapia exfoliate your toes.Bonnie is my go-to for information on many activities, and she will happily connect you with guides for whale-watching or cave-painting excursions. If you are interested in whale watching, I suggest that you make your reservations now. Ignacio Springs Resort is Slow Baja Approved!Book your stay at Ignacio Springs Resort here.Follow Ignacio Springs on Facebook.Follow Ignacio Springs on ⁠InstagramSupport the Slow Baja Podcast here.Buy Baja Bound Insurance here.

Some resorts talk about experiences — Westgate builds them at theme-park scale. I visited Westgate Vacation Villas with Jared Saft, Chief Business and Strategy Officer, to explore how this company evolved from 16 original units into a massive, guest-focused resort with 3,000 rooms, a full waterpark, a Chuck E. Cheese–powered arcade, an in-lobby movie theater, and a $120 million reinvestment underway. On #NoVacancyNews, Jared walks through how Westgate designs spaces for toddlers, teens, parents, and grandparents at the same time, how they turned nostalgia into a modern attraction, and how they're expanding into more than 40 new destinations in just seven months. A big thanks to Actabl — Actabl gives you the power to profit. Visit Actabl.com. What you'll see on this tour:

Jarrod sits down with Professional Rodeo Announcer Garrison Allen during the NFR 2025 at The Westgate Casino and Resort. Learning the ropes from legends like Bob Tallman and Randy Corley, Garrison is one of the new generation for Pro Rodeo announcers, announcing rodeos across the country including: 2x Badlands Circuit Finals Announcer4x Days of '76 Deadwood SD3x Lake County Roundup Lakeview, ORBuffalo Bill Rodeo North Platte, NEPresented by Espuela Productions & Westgate Casino & Resort l NFR Westgate 2025 Upcoming Shows:Bart Crow 12/10Jarrod Morris 12/12Giovannie & The Hired Guns 12/13 & More! Full Concert Schedule: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/espuela_productions/Garrison Allen ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ l TikTok Enjoy The Jarrod Morris Vibe? Please leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Jarrod Morris Vibe Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠

Have an idea or tip? Send us a text!Ever wonder how a school photo lab with 600,000 students a year keeps quality high when half the photographers are new each season? We sat down with Robert Ste-Marie, CEO of 36Pix, to explore Eva. This data-driven evaluation platform scores every image so managers can catch problems fast, coach with clarity, and tie rewards to real outcomes. No fluff—just the metrics that move sales: smiles, closed eyes, blur, glasses glare, face shine, and exposure repairability, according to the company.Ste-Marie walks us through why manual folder dives fail at scale and how Eva creates a near-real-time feedback loop without slowing down shoots. Robert explains how studios can weigh different criteria by job type, link images to individual photographers via camera IDs or filename rules, and compare each shooter against company benchmarks across the season. The result is a clear, fair picture of performance that turns training into revenue: raise smile rates, cut reshoots, and reduce contract risk.Ste-Marie shares surprising insights from live data—like how much expression variance exists between photographers on similar jobs—and how those findings shape better onboarding and coaching.MediaclipMediaclip strives to continuously enhance the user experience while dramatically increasing revenue.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEIndependent Photo ImagersIPI is a member + trade association and a cooperative buying group in the photo + print industry.Photo Imaging CONNECTThe Photo Imaging CONNECT conference, March 1-2, 2026, at the RIO Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, NDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSign up for the Dead Pixels Society newsletter at http://bit.ly/DeadPixelsSignUp.Contact us at gary@thedeadpixelssociety.comVisit our LinkedIn group, Photo/Digital Imaging Network, and Facebook group, The Dead Pixels Society. Leave a review on Apple and Podchaser. Are you interested in being a guest? Click here for details.Hosted and produced by Gary PageauEdited by Olivia PageauAnnouncer: Erin Manning

On today's episode of Behind the Stays, you're going to meet a guy who has made a habit of burning the ships… twice. Josh went from helping people write on their walls with his first company, Writeyboard – the e-commerce brand that turned boring offices into floor-to-ceiling whiteboards – to designing the kinds of spaces people dream about escaping to.In his early 30s, sitting on a house in LA and feeling a quarter-life crisis creeping in, he looked at his girlfriend and said, “This year, we're moving to Bali.” He sold the house, unwound a decade-long business, and flew halfway across the world to start over in real estate in a place where the rules, language, and rhythm of life were completely different. That leap set off a chain of projects and partnerships that eventually led to Tiba – a Bali-inspired hospitality brand – and now to his boldest undertaking yet: a highly designed, nature-immersed resort in the hills of Tennessee that blends luxury, landscape, and a whole lot of soul.In this conversation, we get into how Josh thinks about risk, why he keeps selling everything to chase the next build, and what it actually looks like to try and create the next generation of stays from scratch. Website: https://tibaliving.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiba_tennessee/ Behind the Stays is brought to you by Journey — a first-of-its-kind loyalty program that brings together an alliance of the world's top independently owned and operated stays and allows travelers to earn points and perks on boutique hotels, vacation rentals, treehouses, ski chalets, glamping experiences and so much more. Your host is Zach Busekrus, Head of the Journey Alliance. If you are a hospitality entrepreneur who has a stay, or a collection of stays with soul, we'd love for you to apply to join our Alliance at journey.com/alliance.

Powder River Rodeo Company is a PRCA stock contractor based in Riverton, Wyoming. PRRC started the company in 1986 and have grown it into one of the most respected and award-winning outfits in pro rodeo. Powder River has been sending stock to the National Finals Rodeo every year since 1988.They've been nominated well over a dozen times as a PRCA Stock Contractor of the Year and are regularly recognized among the top stock contractors in the U.S. and Canada.Presented by Espuela Productions & Westgate Casino & Resort l NFR Westgate 2025 Upcoming Shows:Bart Crow 12/10Jarrod Morris 12/12Giovannie & The Hired Guns 12/13 & More! Full Concert Schedule: https://www.instagram.com/espuela_productions/--------------------------------------------------------------------Powder River Rodeo Co⁠Instagram⁠ l John Franzen Instagram l WebsiteEnjoy The Jarrod Morris Vibe? Please leave us a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Jarrod Morris Vibe Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠

Andrew needs backup that if as a business if you don't accept cash you can't then charge to take credit cards. Johnny needs backup that you don't have to tip at an all inclusive resort. Remember to sign up for the Patreon for Post-Show Banter! https://patreon.com/thecavalrypodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

This week, we're diving into the real pros and cons of park hopping at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal Orlando. Whether you love the freedom of bouncing between parks or you're wondering if it's worth the extra cost, we break down how hopping works at each destination — and which vacation styles benefit the most. If you've ever asked, “Is park hopping worth it?” — this episode has your answer.

Dustin King from Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady, NY pulls up a chair with Elle and I for a packed Table Talk segment! We dive into everything happening at Rivers, the latest buzz out of NYC, and even wander into the world of AI and how it might shape the game. In Call the Floor, Elliott weighs in on a wild moment when a player gets a little too excited—sending a card flying off the table. Was it a fold?  Or just an accidental fastball from excitement? Patrick and I tackle another HOTW, and the real mystery is whether my streak of nitty play continues… or finally comes to an end. And speaking of that nitty behavior, I take it head-on in this week's One Outer. Sit back, and relax for another fun episode! Click here to check out Octopi Poker Click here for our Linktree. It is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more. comfrt.com/ELLE73474. Your link for the most comfortable hoodie on the planet.

The owner of the iconic Lutsen Resort Lodge along the North Shore of Lake Superior has been arrested and charged in connection with the fire that destroyed the lodge in early 2024. Bryce Campbell was charged with three counts of first-degree arson and one count of insurance fraud. Gov. Walz criticizes Trump's 'vile' remarks about Somali immigrants.This is an MPR News Evening update, hosted by Emily Reese. Theme music is by Gary Meister.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS. 

What happens when you combine hospitality, design, and a vision for something extraordinary? You get Bolt Farm Treehouse—a viral luxury escape brand that scaled from a backyard treehouse into an eight-figure business. In this episode of The Rich Somers Report, Rich sits down with Seth and Tori Bolt, founders of Bolt Farm, to unpack how they built a brand that's redefining luxury travel—one elevated stay at a time.They dive into:How a single Airbnb in their backyard sparked a nationwide hospitality empireThe mindset and risk tolerance it took to go all-in on a vision no one believed inWhy storytelling, branding, and experience design matter more than just real estate metricsHow they turned their viral moment into sustainable growth—and kept goingWhat's next for Bolt Farm as they expand locations, deepen impact, and inspire others to dream biggerSeth and Tori open up about the sacrifices, the behind-the-scenes grind, and how faith, love, and long-term vision helped them build a hospitality brand with soul. Whether you're an investor, host, or entrepreneur, this episode is your reminder to build something worth escaping to.Connect with Seth & Tori on Instagram: @boltfarmtreehouse Join our investor waitlist and stay in the know about our next investor opportunity with Somers Capital: www.somerscapital.com/invest. Want to join our Boutique Hotel Mastermind Community? Book a free strategy call with our team: www.hotelinvesting.com. If you're committed to scaling your personal brand and achieving 7-figure success, it's time to level up with the 7 Figure Creator Mastermind Community. Book your exclusive intro call today at www.the7figurecreator.com and gain access to the strategies that will accelerate your growth.

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