Podcasts about Ribbon

The Sunday after this episode is released, August 30th, 2026, at 4 p.m. Eastern time, there will be an online gathering of folk who use song to help navigate life -- and we'll sing through this Ribbon of Songs with live-looping! To learn more, click here, or sign up right now to join us!   Lyrics ​& Links to the original episodes for the songs in this ribbon.   WHERE AM I GOING TO? by Patricia Norton   Where am I going to? What am I walking toward? (2x)   I'm gonna breathe   into the flow, flow, flowing.   BREATHE EASY by Karly Loveling   Breathe easy, let it all go. Rest your body; trust your soul to guide your way and keep you whole. Breathe easy, let go. LOVING KINDNESS by Wendy Luella Perkins   loving-kindness to my body loving-kindness to my mind loving-kindness to each and every joy and heartbreak of my time loving-kindness to my spirit loving-kindness to my soul loving-kindness to each and every part loving-kindness to the whole   zipper: your body, our bodies, all bodies    ANCIENT GREEN by Kathleen Hannan   1. I lay under a tall oak tree, asked the Goddess to shelter me. She wrapped me up in ancient green, ancient green.   2. All my tears, all my tears, all my tears, the river's gonna wash away.   ONE DAY AT A TIME by Penny Stone with the Serenity Singers of Edinburgh   One day at a time. ​Keep it simple.   ANDITO NGAYON by Gérone Pascal  (with harmonies by Patricia Norton)   Andito ngayon Sa aking puso Ang bawat hininga Maginhawa.   Here now in my heart Every breath Full of ease.    (Tagalog language from the Pilipinas Islands)   Join this community of people who love to use song to help navigate life? Absolutely: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/335811/81227018071442567/share   Help us keep going: reviews, comments, encouragement, plus contributions... we float on your support. https://www.abreathofsong.com/gratitude-jar.html

Welcome to another exciting episode of your favorite anime podcast. This time, the crew is talking about some of the various anime they've been watching, from Sayonara Lara's rising success to the slow motion train wreck that is Ribbon Hero. What went right for Lara? What went wrong for Ribbon Hero? Only one way to find out!

What if the secret to happiness isn't hiding in the big, expensive gestures, but in a simple ribbon?This week on Bacon Bits with Master Happiness, host Marty Jalove sits down with Jill Murray, owner of Over the Moon Ribbons, and turns a humble strip of fabric into a full-blown philosophy for living better. Their conversation is warm, funny, and full of surprising turns, from Native American ribbon skirts to Oscars swag bags, proving that joy really does live in the extra touch.Here's what you'll walk away with:Discover why the smallest gestures create the biggest feelings of connection.Learn how anticipation can multiply your happiness (hint: don't open it until Friday).Reframe recognition as fuel and why one "blue ribbon" moment can change someone's week.Understand how to turn hope into action when life feels heavy.Master the art of the "one more touch" that makes you unforgettable.It's all tied together with the signature B.A.C.O.N. framework: Bind your connections, Anticipate the good, Celebrate and cheer, Offer one more touch, and Nurture hope with action. As Marty says, "It's not about the bacon for chewing, it's the bacon for doing."Ready to add a little extra to your day? Follow the show, share this episode with someone who deserves an extra touch, and leave a review to help more people find their happiness. Learn more about Jill at www.overthemoonribbons.com.www.MasterHappiness.comwww.WhatsYourBacon.comwww.BaconBitsRadio.com

On this week's episode of Minnesota Military Radio, we focus on two important topics for Minnesota's military community: ensuring service members, Veterans, and their families can fully participate in elections, and connecting retirees with the resources and support they need. Guests: Steve Simon – Minnesota Secretary of State Melanie Hazelip – Voter Outreach Director, Office […] The post Voting Access for Service Members and the 2026 Joint Retiree Appreciation Day appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

Most people settle for bland playlists, missing out on the music that truly moves the soul. What if the songs you listen to could shape your mood, boost your confidence, and even reveal your inner truth? This episode unleashes the raw power of iconic tracks—hidden gems, timeless classics, and bold anthems—that will transform your playlist into a weapon of emotional mastery. Imagine knowing the exact songs that elevate your spirit when you need it most—whether it's heart-wrenching ballads, adrenaline-pumping hits, or rebellious anthems that scream who you really are. In this episode, we dive deep into a wild ride of music—80s, hip hop, R&B, and beyond—revealing how these melodies can fuel your confidence, confront your pain, and ignite your passion. From the raw honesty of Stevie Wonder's Ribbon in the Sky to the politically charged energy of Fight the Power, each song is a badge of authenticity that helps you reclaim your story. You'll discover: why certain songs are more than just background noise—they're your personal soundtrack for resilience and rebellion. How “Contagious” by the Isley Brothers can turn a simple moment into an unforgettable vibe. The secret behind why “Earth Song” by Michael Jackson isn't just a hit—it's a call to awaken your consciousness. Plus, the unexpected power of jams like Lil Wayne's “6'7” and Kelly Clarkson's “Because of You” to turn your mood around in seconds. This isn't just about music; it's about unlocking your emotional armor. The stakes are high—deny this power and stay stuck in mediocrity. Embrace it, and you'll find your confidence, your voice, and your voice's ferocity amplified. Your playlist can be your secret weapon—if you know which tracks to pick. Perfect for any soul tired of the same tired tunes, this episode is an emotional toolkit for fighters, dreamers, and truth-seekers ready to harness the transformative force of music. Hit play and step into your power with the soundtracks that define you. The time to level up is now—are you ready to hear your true self? Guest Credibility: Hosted by DiAndre Robinson, a passionate music lover and cultural curator who's spent years curating the most powerful tracks to ignite your spirit.

AI is transforming every industry, but few are changing as quickly as recruitment.This week, I'm joined by Arsham Ghahramani, Co-Founder and CEO of Ribbon, an AI-powered hiring platform helping companies interview every applicant through conversational AI.Before founding Ribbon, Arsham led machine learning teams at Amazon and completed a PhD focused on AI bias and model stress-testing. Since launching Ribbon, the company has grown to more than 500 customers, raised $8 million in funding, and was recently named Fast Company's #1 AI recruiting platform.In this episode, we discuss:Building AI that recruiters and candidates can trustWhy AI should improve—not replace—the hiring processThe biggest misconceptions around AI recruitmentWhy bias remains one of the hardest problems to solveProduct-market fit and scaling an AI startupWhat hiring could look like in five years' timeWhether you're a founder, recruiter, hiring manager, or simply interested in where AI is taking the future of work, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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Avery is the designer of some of the most influential games in TTRPGs, including Monsterhearts, The Quiet Year, Dream Askew, Ribbon Drive, and more. We sat down for a beautiful and intimate story of queer romance told in the margins in Together We Write Private Cathedrals by Weaver Walker.AVERY ALDER: https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/TOGETHER WE WRITE PRIVATE CATHEDRALS: https://roswellian.itch.io/together-we-write-private-cathedralsALL MY FANTASY CHILDREN: https://moonshotpods.com/all-my-fantasy-children/PARTY OF ONE DISCORD: https://discordapp.com/invite/SxpQKmKSUPPORT JEFF ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/jeffstormerFOLLOW JEFF ON TWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/gmjeffstormerTHEME SONG: Mega Ran feat. D&D Sluggers, “Infinite Lives,” RandomBeats LLC, www.megaran.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this week's episode of Minnesota Military Radio, we mark a significant milestone as the program airs its 850th show. For more than 15 years, Minnesota Military Radio has served as a dedicated platform sharing the stories of Minnesota's service members, Veterans, families, and the organizations that support them. Guests: Founding host Tom Lyons Zach […] The post Celebrating 850 Shows: A Milestone Edition of Minnesota Military Radio appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

Alpana Bajaj, Partner Group Product Manager at Microsoft, discusses how Microsoft is reimagining the contact centre with AI-first design and agentic capabilities.• How Dynamics 365 Contact Center evolved from Omnichannel to a standalone, CRM-agnostic platform born in the AI era• The five out-of-the-box AI agents: Customer Assist, Quality Assurance, Case Management, Knowledge Management, and ServiceOps• Real-world customer stories, including double-digit improvements in call deflection, wrap-up time, and CSAT scores• How Microsoft uses its own contact centre as a testing ground, serving over a billion customers across 40+ languages• Licensing simplified: per-seat for human agents, consumption-based Copilot Studio credits for AI capabilities• A practical ROI framework covering customer experience, operational efficiency, and revenue generationLink to the deck: Agentify Your Contact Center Alpana Bajaj Link to the Commonwealth Bank case studyThanks to Ribbon, this episode's sponsor, for their continued support of Empowering.Cloud

On this week's episode of Minnesota Military Radio, we turn our attention to the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. We hear from system leadership about a recent high-level visit, welcome a new senior nurse executive with deep military roots, and get clarification on the Veterans Health Administration's 80th anniversary along with updates on ongoing outreach. […] The post New Leadership and Milestone Moments at the Minneapolis VA appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

Erie County Parks cuts the ribbon for a new sensory trail at Chestnut Ridge Park full 521 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000 LC8zWWFr9Vokb9viv6hi35t3WKYM2C4C news,wben,mark poloncarz,erie county,orchard park,chestnut ridge park,erie county parks WBEN Extras news,wben,mark poloncarz,erie county,orchard park,chestnut ridge park,erie county parks Erie County Parks cuts the ribbon for a new sensory trail at Chestnut Ridge Park Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player

The Sunday after this episode is released, July 26th, 2026, at 4 p.m. Eastern time, there will be an online gathering of folk who use song to help navigate life -- and we'll sing through this Ribbon of Songs with live-looping! To learn more, click here, or sign up right now to join us!   Lyrics ​& Links to the original episodes for the songs in this ribbon.   AN OPEN HEART by Scott Kalichstein travelled version (song 2) I'm gonna let life move me, I'm gonna let life stir me deep, I'm gonna let life wake me  from an ancient sleep. I'm gonna laugh all my laughter, I'm gonna cry all my tears. I'm gonna love the rain as deeply as the sun when it clears.   BEAUTIFUL RAIN with singer Rebecca Csuy mysterious origins Patricia wrote 2nd part Rain, rain, rain, rain,  beautiful rain. Rain, rain, rain, rain,  beautiful rain. Rain falling down on the plains, On the roofs of our towns, Beautiful rain. Rain, rain, rain, rain,  beautiful rain. Rain, rain, rain, rain,  beautiful rain. Rain falling down on the plains, Rooftop raindrops,  rooftop raindrops falling, Beautiful rain.   THE RIVER by Coco Love Alcorn Bass part: Dum t-ka dum dum dum k Dum t-ka dum dum dum k Dum t-ka dum dum dum dum Dum t-ka dum dum dum k Melody: 1. The river is a healer,  the river is a sage. The river knows no end and  the river feels no age. The river is a leader  every single day, It's living in the moment and  it always finds a way. Chorus: Water heal my body,  water heal my soul. When I go down down to the water, by the water I feel whole.   2. The river calls me over,  it's calling out my name In the day and in the night  I hear that river all the same. It's calling me over,  calling out my pain, oh a river gathers tears  just like a river gathers rain.   3. The river is a traveller,  always on the go A river never worries  if it's fast or if it's slow River take me  to where I need to go, Oh and I will just relax  and let the river flow.   STAND IN THAT RIVER by Moira Smiley Chorus:  Come and stand in that river,  Current, gentle and slow, Send your troubles down water,  Down on that water flow. Verse:  When you stand in that river,  Angels sing in your head. Secrets beyond every worry.  Dreams beyond every dread.   AN OPEN HEART by Scott Kalichstein original version I wanna let life touch me,  wanna let life move me deep,  Wanna let life stir me, from an ancient sleep. May I laugh all my laughter,  may I cry all my tears,  may I love the rain as deeply as the sun when it clears. Living my life with an open heart.   INNER PEACE by Kate Valentine I am the deep peace I seek,  I am, I am, Look upon the rolling ocean Look above the sky unfolding All around the tide is turning Right here I am standing. ​ Join this community of people who love to use song to help navigate life? Absolutely: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/335811/81227018071442567/share   Help us keep going: reviews, comments, encouragement, plus contributions... we float on your support. https://www.abreathofsong.com/gratitude-jar.html

Sean Fazende and Andre Johnson Jr break down the #Saints decision to rework running back Alvin Kamara's deal, and dive into what QB Tyler Shough taking the team to San Diego to train with Drew Brees shows

On this week's episode of Minnesota Military Radio, we highlight two organizations making a meaningful difference for Minnesota's military community. First, we explore Medica and its Medica Salutes Veterans Employee Resource Group, which supports Veterans and allies through connection, professional development, and community service. In the second half, we meet the team from Believet Canine […] The post Supporting Veterans Through Corporate Connection and Canine Companionship appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

There is a line from Samuel Beckett that a friend whispered to Stephen outside the hospital room where his wife Kate was dying. I can't go on. I'll go on. It became, as Stephen says in his memoir, a pretty accurate summary of his life after Kate and Anna. Anna came home from China at seven months old, a charming, sweet, luminously happy little girl who had a gift for drawing people to her. Children would flock to her on the playground, sensing something in her they could not name. She loved music, loved to sing, loved every meal she was ever given. She also had a rare and devastating neurogenetic disorder called Niemann-Pick Type C, diagnosed when she was five, after a fall and a head bleed led doctors to notice her enlarged liver and spleen. They told Stephen and Kate she would likely not live past thirteen. She lived to be twenty. Kate died of lung cancer in March of 2012, three years before Anna. She walked into the hospital on her own, refused to let Stephen call an ambulance, would not let him help her through the door. Doctors were puzzled by how a woman with a tumor wrapped around her lung could still be walking around. It was, Stephen says quietly, very much on brand for her. He was left to grieve his wife while watching his daughter continue her slow decline, and to hold his younger daughter Jane together through all of it. He did not do it gracefully. He did it the only way anyone does it. Imperfectly. One foot, then the other. I recognized something in Stephen's words that I have carried in my own grief. There were so many days when I turned to my dear friend and said, I can't do this. And every time, she looked right back at me and said, Marcy, you are doing this. That is the whole of it, right there. You feel like you cannot, and somehow, impossibly, you do. Stephen's memoir, A Ribbon for Your Hair, captures that truth with a writer's precision and a father's aching heart. He reflects on the weather of grief, how you live in it, how sometimes you notice it and sometimes it is just there. He shares the grief advice he received over the years, much of it well-meaning, almost none of it useful. And he stands on a sidewalk outside the apartment where he and Kate were once happy, weeping, while strangers walk past him as if nothing in the world has changed. Because for them, nothing has. That is grief's loneliest truth. He survived it because he had to. Because Jane needed him. Because that is what we do. I can't go on. I'll go on. A Ribbon for Your Hair is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.

Pins & Pistons Race for the Ribbon short-track charity race is coming to Jefferson Speedway this weekend! Race proceeds support breast cancer research and donations are going to the Jefferson and Rock County Cancer Coalitions. Come watch the cars race to support a great cause! Check it out at jeffersonspeedway.com/

On this week's episode of Minnesota Military Radio, we dive into critical topics for Veterans and their families: protecting against frauds and scams, maximizing education benefits through the Minnesota GI Bill, and transitioning military skills into rewarding public service careers with the Minnesota State Patrol. Guests: Kindahl Larsen – Chief Compliance Officer, Minnesota Department of […] The post Veteran Scams Awareness, GI Bill Benefits, and Law Enforcement Careers appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

Skateboarding is about so much more than tricks; it's about community, creativity, and creating opportunities for the next generation. Mike Smith welcomes Andy Kemmis and Chris Bacon back to the Trail 103.3 studio to talk about the growing impact of Montana's skateboarding scene.The conversation covers the acclaimed documentary Montana Grind, Andy's photography book Grit to Grind, and how skateparks across Montana are transforming communities from Browning to Big Sandy and beyond. Andy and Chris also preview the grand opening of the new Philipsburg Skatepark during the "Shred the Ribbon" celebration, featuring special guest Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam, skate demos, clinics, and a full day of community events. Along the way, they share stories about the Montana Skatepark Association, the friendships and inclusivity that define skateboarding culture, and why Montana has become a destination for skateboarders from around the country.Whether you're a lifelong skater or simply love hearing stories about people making a positive difference in Montana, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

UPDATES: The Present Podcast is now up on YouTube  There are now two pathways to explore in my business that you can check out here  I am writing a book that will be published this year called Beyond The Ribbon! Sign up the waitlist and receive exclusive behind the scenes updates about it here. More on this inside my conversation with Shadya (originally recorded for The Present Podcast): What it really looks like to run a soul-led business as a Manifesting Generator Why Felicity split her work into two pathways: soul-led living and compassionate horsemanship The fear of being misunderstood and how that kept her playing small for longer than she'd like to admit The book that's been calling for five years, Beyond the Ribbon, and why the timing is finally right What somatic work revealed that years of mindset work couldn't reach How the stories we tell about our creative process are either blocking us or freeing us Why self-sabotage is really just misguided self-love What happens when you stop forcing and start following and how life starts meeting you there The permission slip to make your process wrong for nobody, including yourself  Connect with me (Felicity):https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_ Connect with Shadya:  https://shadyakarawiname.com/en/ https://www.instagram.com/shadyakarawiname/

APPLEBLIM, MJ COLE, MR FINGERS + OCTO OCTA lead a packed new music episode of ABSTRACT SCIENCE with hosts JOSHUA P. FERGUSON + HENRY SELF. JOSHUA navigates the edges of modern bass, ambient, dub + downtempo with full set of 2026 selections. HENRY ups the tempo for a far-reaching set of acid, classic house, ambient interludes, techno + a disco send-off. [aired 7 May 2026 on WLUW-Chicago 88.7FM] >JOSHUA P. FERGUSON Placid Angles “Hero” (Canada, Oath, 2026) Appleblim “Solstice Beam” (Neolithic Neon, Sneaker Social Club, 2026) Dharma “Questions” (One Clean Sock EP, R&S, 2026) DHYAN “Swim Up” (Nagoyaka Na Kaze, Wisdom Teeth, 2026) Tristan Arp “Forking Paths” ((re)weave, Kapsela, 2026) Martyn “Heavy Sound” (Music for Existing, 3024, 2026) re:ni & BiggaBush “Heavy Sound” (Bass is the Space, Ilian Tape, 2026) Setting “Ribbon of Moss” (S/T, Thrill Jockey, 2026) Yu Su “Cul De Sac” (Foundry, Short Span, 2026) Appleblim “Warmth” (Liminal Tides, Quiet Details, 2026) Terrain “Barossa Dub” (Scatter EP, Livity Sound, 2026) Mr Fingers “Enceladus 5” (Leev Ur Mynd, Alleviated, 2026) >HENRY SELF MJ Cole & John Glacier “Move Time” (892 Recordings, 2026) Franky Rizardo “Shinjuku” (LTF, 2026) UR “The Final Frontier” (Underground Resistance, 1992) Jam & Spoon “Stella” (Trance Wax Remix) (Trance Wax Five, Trance Wax, 2019) Ana Roxanne “X” (Poem 1, Kranky, 2026) Blarf “Stars Without Light” (Film Scores for Films That Don't Exist, Stones Throw, 2026) Octo Octa “…To the Divinity of Gay Sex” (Sigils for Survival, T4T LUV NRG, 2026) A Certain Ratio “Houses In Motion” (Demo Version 1) (ACR:BOX, Mute, 2019) Robyn “Blow My Mind” (CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso Version) (Konichiwa/Young, 2026) Prospa & Cloonee “Free Your Mind” (CircoLoco, 2026) Laurent Garnier “Crispy Bacon” (Hilit Kolet Edit) (33 Tours Et Puis S’en Vont, COD3 QR, 2023) Y U QT feat. Jem Cooke “Call My Name” (Technicolour, 2026) Hot Streak “Body Work” (Easy Street, 1983) The post absci radio 1420 – joshua p ferguson + henry self appeared first on abstract science >> future music chicago.

Lorna Bateman of Lorna Bateman Embroidery returns to Fiber Talk to talk about her flourishing embroidery design business — from her beautiful “Embroidered Country Gardens” book to stitching on Converse trainer shoes. In this episode: – Her book “Embroidered Country Gardens” and the inspiration behind it – Silk ribbon embroidery techniques and design – How her business has grown and outgrown her studio – Designing for “Inspirations” magazine – The fun and creativity of embroidering Converse trainer shoes. Listen to the podcast: This show is also available on FlossTube. Watch the video You can listen by using the player above or you can subscribe to Fiber Talk through iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, Audible, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Podbay, Podbean, and many other podcast sources. To receive e-mail notification of new podcasts, provide your name and e-mail address below. We do not sell/share e-mail addresses. Here are some links: Lorna’s first Fiber Talk appearance Lorna Bateman’s website Lorna Bateman on Instagram Lorna Bateman on Facebook Lorna Bateman on YouTube We hope you enjoy this conversation with Lorna Bateman. We're always looking for guests, so let me know if there is someone you’d like me to have on the show. To add yourself to our mailing list and be notified whenever we post a new podcast, provide your name and email address below. You won’t get spam and we won’t share your address.

That Don't Sound Right is a podcast about talking—the way we did before the internet, when you couldn't instantly prove anyone right or wrong and all the expertise lived in the people around the conversation. We hope you enjoy our conversations, and if you ever find yourself thinking, That Don't Sound Right, send us a comment. You're one of us. This week, Peter and Cecil take a nostalgic trip through one of America's most beloved traditions—the county fair. From prize-winning hay bales and giant gourds to elaborate LEGO creations, decorated vegetables, homemade crafts, baked goods, and collections you never knew people judged, they explore the wonderfully quirky competitions that make local fairs so memorable. Along the way, the conversation drifts into childhood memories, favorite fair exhibits, the surprising pride behind earning a blue ribbon, and the unique personalities that keep these hometown traditions alive. The hosts even share a memorable "Judge's Choice" story that proves sometimes the most unexpected entries leave the biggest impression. Why do people spend months growing the perfect pumpkin, arranging vegetables into works of art, or carefully displaying lifelong collections? Peter and Cecil celebrate the creativity, community, friendly competition, and simple joy that make county fairs a cherished part of small-town life. Whether you grew up walking the livestock barns, admiring the quilt displays, or heading straight for the funnel cakes, this episode is a fun reminder of why county fairs continue to bring generations together. Because somewhere between the giant zucchini, the prize-winning tomatoes, and the blue ribbon hay bale... you'll probably find yourself saying, That Don't Sound Right. #tdsrpodcast #ThatDontSoundRight #CountyFair #StateFair #BlueRibbon #SmallTownAmerica #Agriculture #FairSeason #Nostalgia #Community #LEGO #Homemade #CountryLife #FarmLife #Americana #LocalTraditions #FunnelCake #SmallTownStories Connect with us:

On this week's episode of Minnesota Military Radio, we explore education and transition support for Veterans, service members, and military family members at Minnesota State University Moorhead. We also highlight how Federal Ammunition continues to support the military community through donations, events, and partnerships. Guests: Aaron Krenz – Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Minnesota National Guard; Yellow […] The post Supporting Military-Connected Students at MSU Moorhead and Federal Ammunition's Ongoing Commitment to Veterans and Families appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

Congratulations & Thank You to Bills Mafia as New Highmark Stadium is now open. Gene shares his thoughts on this, the Giannis trade, Alex Tuch's future, the Sabres, Mike Babcock & Jazz Chisholm & much more

Full Hour #1. - Gene talks the Bills New Highmark Stadium Ribbon Cutting, Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded. Joe Yerdon joins the show to help break down all of the Sabres questions as the NHL Draft is Friday. Plus we have breaking NFL news.

Tim Schneider shares his take of the day. Who is the real loser in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade? Plus Gene is still reacting to the breaking NFL Brendan Sorsby news.

Full Show Broadcast. Guest Today: Joe Yerdon & Sal Capaccio. Happy ribbon cutting (day) ceremony at New Highmark Stadium. Brendan Sorsby's NFL Supplemental Draft nixed. Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Miami Heat in blockbuster deal. NBA & NHL Drafts. Timmy's hot take & so much more.

Full Hour 1. Lots of Hockey talk. Dennis Bernstein from The 4th Period & SiriusXM joins show to cover the NHL & Sabres news. Plus we have the NHL Draft Friday in Buffalo. Wyndham Clark & Brady Tkachuk made headlines this weekend. Gene threw out the first pitch at the Wings game on Friday too.

Tim Schneider serves up his take of the day. Plus Gene shares news from New Highmark stadium & whats going on with the Olympics?

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar: Terrible Time Timmy's Not So Terrible Take. A ribbon cutting ceremony at New Highmark Stadium. Winter Olympic news, The Wolverines need a new head coach. Straight Up: Giannis Antetokounmpo. NHL & NBA Drafts On Tap. Please Vote Ernie Clement.

Full Show Broadcast. Gene has your hockey fill. Dennis Bernstein from The 4th Period & SiriusXM talks NHL & the Sabres ahead of the NHL Draft Friday in Buffalo. Alex Tuch or Bo Byram? The Ottawa Senators traded Brady Tkachuk to The Florida Panthers. Gene reflects on throwing gass at the Red Wings game Friday. Why is there a ribbon cutting ceremony at New Highmark Stadium Tuesday? Timmy's Hot Take, Wyndham Clark, Winter Olympic news and the great Ernie Clement.

On this week's episode of Minnesota Military Radio, we dive into how the VA Benefits Administration helps Veterans and their families access earned benefits — from disability compensation and education to home loans and survivor support. We also explore the vital mission of the National Cemetery Administration and the services available at Fort Snelling National […] The post Navigating Veteran Benefits and Honoring Service at Fort Snelling National Cemetery appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

The Sunday after this episode is released, June 21st, 2026, at 4 p.m. Eastern time, there will be an online gathering of folk who use song to help navigate life -- and we'll sing through this Ribbon of Songs with live-looping! To learn more, click here, or sign up right now to join us!   Lyrics ​& Links to the original episodes for the songs in this ribbon. ​ 169. We Are the Door by Lyndsey Scott (second half inspired by Rainier Maria Rilke) ​We are the door that's blowing wide open We are the path that's winding down We don't know where… Enter me! Embody me. Give me your hand -- Make big shadows I can move in   133. There Is Only Now by Steph Drouin   1. There is only now, there is only this. Don't you look behind or you will miss it! There is only now, there is only this. Don't you look ahead or you will miss it!   2. There's only now. There's only this. Blink, and you will miss it. 3. Land with your feet firmly planted right here, right now is all there is!   4. Bring your full self into this moment. One breath is all it takes.   51. I Release Control by Alexa Sunshine Rose   I release control and surrender to the flow of love, that will heal me.   7. Spiral by Patricia Norton   1. I'm letting myself move in a spiral, I'm flexing and I'm swaying and I'm bending with the wind.   2. I'm coming down to where I need to be.   3. Gonna let it go, gonna let me go; you know, I've got to grow.   83. Creature Teacher by Hannah Jeffery Am I tired, am I hungry? Do I need to take a break now And rest? Am I tired, am I hungry? ​Do I need to take a breath? We are responsible for tending these creatures Let the growls and the howls and the cries and the whines ​Be our teachers.   196. I Am Blessed by Desirée Dawson I am blessed, yeah, I am blessed Even when I′m here feeling like a mess This life has shown me all kinds of stress And also opened up my heart like the greatest treasure chest I have grown Yes, I have grown And I'm finding my way home Yes, I have grown And I′m finding my way home     Join this community of people who love to use song to help navigate life? Absolutely: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/335811/81227018071442567/share   Help us keep going: reviews, comments, encouragement, plus contributions... we float on your support. https://www.abreathofsong.com/gratitude-jar.html

This week on Minnesota Military Radio, we break down the 2026 Minnesota Legislative session and what it means for Veterans and military families across the state. We discuss key outcomes including the successful passage of the Veterans Omnibus Bill with unanimous support, recognition for Southeast Asian Veterans of the Secret War in Laos, ongoing priorities […] The post 2026 MN Legislative Session Highlights for Veterans & Helmets to Hardhats appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

Welcome to the KSL Greenhouse show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk about all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen on Saturdays from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio app. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse 

Dog Show Tips for Beginners: Navigating the Learning Curve [caption id="attachment_15805" align="alignleft" width="522"] Matt Stroud with his dogs and his new children's book, "More than a Ribbon."[/caption] Host Laura Reeves welcomes Matt Stroud (known to some on Facebook as "Kermit the Dog"), an enthusiastic owner-handler of Schipperkes. Matt shares his journey from being a shy high schooler navigating 4-H with a poodle mix and a Yorkshire Terrier, to returning to the dog show world as an adult with his Schipperkes. Navigating the Learning Curve Matt candidly discusses the fragmented and confusing realities for newcomers, noting that while the sport is more visible than ever, basic logistics—like navigating superintendent websites to enter shows—can be overwhelming without insider knowledge. The Power of Mentorship and Responsibility A major turning point for Matt was meeting his tough-as-nails mentor, Audrey, who bluntly told him his struggles in the ring were his fault, not the dog's. Matt emphasizes the importance of accepting personal responsibility for grooming, conditioning and handling, rather than blaming judges or competitors. Highs, Lows and Dealing with Negativity Matt shares the incredible high of winning an Award of Merit at his first Westminster, contrasted with a humbling weekend where a lack of preparation resulted in losing every class. He also provides practical advice for handling "mean people" ringside: avoid vague-booking on Facebook and instead speak directly to the person to clear up misunderstandings. "More Than a Ribbon" Matt introduces his beautifully illustrated, rhyming children's book, More Than a Ribbon, A Dog Show Story. Inspired by his own journey and the beauty of outdoor shows like Palm Springs, the book is designed to help kids (and adults) normalize losing, learn that they cannot control every outcome and find comfort in their community. Matt's Top 3 Tips for Beginners: Filter the advice you receiveand consider whether it empowers you to improve.Take personal responsibilityfor understanding ribbons, placements and ring procedures.Never give up, because even through dry spells, your winning moment will come.

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On this episode of Minnesota Military Radio, host Doug Wortham welcomes Brad L. Doboszenski, President of the Eagle Group of Minnesota Veterans, and Dr. Marisa Naryka, military spouse and active member of the organization. They discuss the real challenges Veterans face when transitioning to civilian careers and how the Eagle Group provides practical, peer-to-peer support […] The post Eagle Group of Minnesota Veterans: Helping Veterans & Spouses Transition Successfully appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Howard Hewett Interview (Part 2) Legendary R&B and soul singer Howard Hewett returned for Part 2 of his interview on Money Making Conversations Masterclass to continue discussing his iconic multi‑decade career, his transition from Shalamar to a solo artist, new collaborations, performing for multi‑generational audiences, the evolution of R&B, and his philosophy on life, legacy, work ethic, and spiritual grounding. This segment is rich with personal stories—from unexpected collaborations to the behind‑the‑scenes decision-making that shaped his career. Hewett also reflects on aging gracefully, staying relevant, maintaining integrity, and building a strong foundation that supports longevity in both life and music.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Howard Hewett Interview (Part 2) Legendary R&B and soul singer Howard Hewett returned for Part 2 of his interview on Money Making Conversations Masterclass to continue discussing his iconic multi‑decade career, his transition from Shalamar to a solo artist, new collaborations, performing for multi‑generational audiences, the evolution of R&B, and his philosophy on life, legacy, work ethic, and spiritual grounding. This segment is rich with personal stories—from unexpected collaborations to the behind‑the‑scenes decision-making that shaped his career. Hewett also reflects on aging gracefully, staying relevant, maintaining integrity, and building a strong foundation that supports longevity in both life and music.

On this special on-location episode of Minnesota Military Radio, host Doug is broadcasting from the Africa Command Area of Operations alongside the Serving Our Troops organization. The team traveled from Minnesota to serve premium Mancini's 12-ounce steaks to deployed Minnesota National Guard Airmen and other service members in a remote, austere environment. This episode captures […] The post Special Edition: Serving Steaks in Africa – Minnesota Troops Get a Taste of Home appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

  On this week's episode of Minnesota Military Radio, we explore the mission to end Veteran homelessness and the progress being made across Minnesota to support those who have served. This important conversation highlights the challenges Veterans face when experiencing housing instability and the collaborative efforts underway to create long-term solutions. Guests: MG (Ret.) Neal […] The post Ending Veteran Homelessness: Leadership, Impact, and the Work of MACV appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

The Suite Spot Road Trip is back! Tune in to the latest episode to hear from hospitality leaders from Choice Hotels and Newport Hospitality Group, as they celebrate the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport.  Check out the exclusive interviews with Andre Hickman, Wayne West III, Adam Hill, & Dena Hansen, only on the Suite Spot.   Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in, and we check out what’s trending in hotel marketing. I’m your host, Ryan Embree. Hello everyone, welcome to another episode of The Suite Spot. This is your host, Ryan Embry, here for a special edition of the TMG Suite Spot Road Trip Series right down the road in our backyard in beautiful Sanford, Florida to visit the grand opening and Ribbon cutting event at the Comfort Inn and Suites Orlando Sanford Airport. We were invited to cover this celebratory event and talk to some of the instrumental individuals that made this property happen. Andre Hickman, the owner of the property, Wayne West III, president at Newport Hospitality. Adam Hill, VP of Operations at Newport Hospitality. And finally, Dena Hansen, Director of Sales at this beautiful, gorgeous new property opened up here. We had the privilege to cover it, bringing it to you in this episode in a busy hotel lobby celebrating the grand opening of this property. We hope you enjoy. Wayne West III: Well, welcome and thank you for coming to the celebration of the opening of this great hotel, the Comfort Inn and Suites. So make sure I get it right. Between Orlando Sanford Airport. Thank you very much. This hotel is a great example of what happens when you put a lot of smart people together and visionary people in a growing market like the Sanford Airport area. So thank you again, we’re, it’s great being here. Uh, my name is Wayne List. I’m the president of Newport Hospitality. We are honored that we get to operate a couple hotels for Andre Hickman, who I’ll reduce introduce in a little while. You’ll hear me use a couple, you’ll hear me overuse a couple words as I talk to you tonight. Really, really proud of the Hickman family. When you walk through the hotel and you see the amenities that he’s put here, how thoughtful he was and how intentional every decision was to be successful, and not just successful for him, but to make sure that all the guests are well taken care of at every touch point in the hotel, whether it’s the guest laundry or the cabana, or the pool or the exercise room. He was very, very thoughtful. I’ve, I’ve been blessed over the years and I’m trying to find my partner. Mike. Mike, I know you’re here, Mike. Yes, the tall one over here. Mike and I have opened up a lot of hotels in our years. Uh, I’m not sure we’ve opened up one Mike, that the owner was as thoughtful about every step along the way and cautious and careful and trying to do it just right for the long-term legacy of this hotel. So I’ll have to thank the Hickman family for that. If you look at the design, the finishes, the touch and the construction, the touch points are just incredible for a hotel. So the Hickman family, if you would kind of raise your hand, Andre and the Hickman family, a lot of them are over here. We want to thank you personally. I want to, I wanna talk a little bit about businesses in the area. Um, the airport obviously is, is booming. Uh, Boomba, which I know has been here a few years, but needed a desperately needed a hotel in the market. I spoke to someone the other day that was so excited. We had, they had a hotel in the market to use Go Port, one of our biggest clients here. Uh, really want to thank the community, the leadership of the community, the chamber, the folks that have joined us, um, the lending and financial partners, which really is a testament to, to Andre and his team and his legacy of all the development that he’s done. Uh, the folks from Choice Hotels are here. If they would raise their hand, I’ll lose you in the back. We have Joe, who is the leader of the Choice Hotel, sys the choice, comfort in hotels system. So great to have you with us. Uh, I wanna thank some people particularly too personally here. You’ve met Mike Clinger. He raised his hand. We have a lot of our people here that worked really, really hard with Andre to get this right. Andre did the hard work. We came in behind him and tried to fill in where our responsibility of opening up a great hotel. But I’ve got Sandra Lucas here. I saw Sandra and her husband, Sandra’s in charge of revenue for about two thirds or a third of our portfolio of 36 hotels. Uh, Adam, Adam, where are you? Adam Hill. Adam is the back. Adam is the vice President of operation for this hotel. Reports to Andre about the hotel. Uh, Whitney Ties is Whitney is in the back. Whitney’s our, our chief commercial officer and senior vice president, also an owner along with Mike and I, Mike Pinger. You’ve met, uh, Matthew Hoffman, who I hope all of y’all have met, is the general manager of this great hotel, the back, Dina Hansen, who everybody needs to beat tonight because we want her to book business with you. She’s our director of sales of both of our hotels. And part of the remarks I’ll make is about, you know, why Sandford, we’re the first hotel, I guess this close to the airport anyway. I know there’s a couple of other hotels in the market, but we don’t pay a lot of attention to those. I’m sorry if I’m offending some of the owners and general managers that are here, but that’s the truth. Uh, the airport’s booming. Andre’s had this in his line of sight for a long time and waited for the time to be right. Uh, it’s always difficult building a hotel. It’s always difficult putting a great amount of equity down and then a year, a year and a half of, of painful getting it to the birth thing, right? Yeah. Not nine months, but a true year and a half. So we thank you for that. We thank all of our partners that are here. Thank you very much for showing up. This hotel I mentioned a little earlier, has a lot of amenities, whether it’s our shuttle to the airport, whether it’s the outdoor pool, the cabana, um, the, if you haven’t seen the exercise room, we have 36 hotels. Many of them are larger than this. None of them has an exercise room that has the quality touches and is as large as that. We’re gonna be super attracted to sporting groups that are going to Baba. We’re excited about joining and, and partnering with them. I, I will tell you, as Andre built this hotel, it was all about the messaging of getting it right for his family, our guests, and our team members. So it wasn’t just about Andre. He really made the decisions based on what, how he’s gonna be successful here is taking great care of our guests and great care of our team members. I hope you all will come back. Join us lots and lots in your relatives here, your colleagues here, your weddings, events here. So thank you very much. It is really my honor. Now to introduce you to Andre Hickman, who is the developer of this property. Probably many of you know Andre. He, he’s done several other ventures in this market. We have another great hotel. We operate him for him in Sanford. But it really is just an honor and a pleasure to be here with y’all to do this grand opening. Uh, again, it was so thoughtful and so intentional. When you walk around, those things don’t happen by accident. Those things happen because this gentleman here was thoughtful about it and really tried to produce the best hotel he could in this market. So thank you very much. It was great talking to a lot of y’all. Tonight I’ll let Andre take takeover. Ryan Embree: Hello everyone. Ryan Embree here with the Suite Spot live at the grand opening of the Comfort Inn & Suites, Orlando Sanford Airport here with the owner Andre. Andre, passion project, multi-year project. A lot of blood, sweat, and tears coming. We’re here finally at the grand opening, the ribbing front. How are you feeling right now? Andre Hickman: I’m ecstatic. Yeah, it’s been a long time in the making from the first phone call to finding the property and signing the franchise and, and, uh, just very blessed to be here today. Ryan Embree: A lot of choice representation, because this is really a star property for the comfort brand. Talk to us about the words I keep hearing is intentionality, very deliberate on all the amenities where even things you were talking about in your speech over here about even where parking spaces were. Talk to us about, you know, the passion behind this project and why you wanted to make it so intentional and so deliberate. Andre Hickman: Well, it was a labor of love a lot of years in the making. Yeah. Uh, we’re near the airport and so we did a little bit of theming with the, the metal and the, and the airplane wings and the, the portico. Uh, we did a lot of extra features. We, we had another com We have another comfort in in Sanford, and I wanted to do things a little different. Yeah. And so I went bigger, bigger, bigger, bigger. So bigger pool, bigger deck, barbecue grill area, bigger lobby, taller ceilings, bigger rooms, bigger bathrooms. Um, we wanted to do a walk-in shower. I really don’t like curtains and, and glass doors. And I said, you know, if we can make a, a walk-in shower and a comfort in, that’d be quite a feat. And so a lot of design work, and we’re really pleased with how it came out. Ryan Embree: Yeah. I love doing these types of episodes and grand openings and talking to owners like yourself because you don’t get these stories sometimes in the background of the labor of love, like you speak of in the background. Now I’m a resident of Seminole County, here in Oviedo, but we’re here in Sanford, just right up the road, yet a couple Sanford City officials here, also welcoming this new business. Talk about, uh, the special place in your heart and location. Just, just a couple miles from the airport closest actually to the airport right now. Andre Hickman: We’re very fortunate to have county and city commissioners here today. Several choice representatives. Flew in to see the new hotel. Uh, we’re here by the airport. We had some airport folks here. It’s, uh, quite a, quite a unique spot because we’re located almost halfway between the Sanford Airport entrance as well as the Boomba Sports Complex. Yeah. And I think we’re in a unique spot to, to hopefully capture, uh, visitors from both those markets. Ryan Embree: Absolutely. That’s what you want. And it is the, uh, be able to attract all in every segment. Um, congratulations here on this project, Andre. Again, labor of love. It turned out perfect. We’ll let you get back to your grand opening party. Thank you so much for visiting with us. Andre Hickman: Thank you. Speaker 4: Hello everyone. Welcome to another episode of The Suite Spot. We are here at the grand opening at the Comfort Inn and Suites, Orlando Sanford Airport here with Wayne West, the third. Wayne, we saw you out in Hunter a couple years, uh, weeks, months ago. In Atlanta. Here we are in Sanford, Florida. Beautiful property opening up here. Tell us a little bit about this project. Wayne West III: Well, this is the second project for this owner we’ve operated for, for 25 years. Great owner. Takes great care of the guest, take great care of my team members, and obviously build a beautiful hotel. And the word I will use for Andre Hickman, the owner developer, is that it was so thoughtful about this property and every little nuance of it is intentional to take great care of the guest. Whether it’s a sports team coming into the boom by complex, or whether it’s distressed gas staying at the airport, which is only quarter of a mile away, the airport entrance. He was just so intentional and so thoughtful about every aspect of the property at his own expense. Yeah. He really put a lot more into this than the typical choice hotel. Ryan Embree: We talked right now, we talked at Hunter about, right now it’s about strategic growth for Newport and it needs to be the right partner. Wayne West III: Yeah. Ryan Embree: Why was this project and this owner the right project for you at Newport? Wayne West III: Well, actually we’ve been blessed enough to, to work for Andre for 25 years. When he started talking about this three years ago, he involved us from the very beginning. He was, he would come out to the site and look at it. He would talk about what the drivers were going to be, what he wanted to do to take care of those drivers. And frankly, he needed to be financially successful, but he’s put a tremendous amount of equity time and energy and effort into this to get to this product. Yeah. So he is a perfect partner for us. He’s a perfect partner for Seminole County. He’s a perfect partner for all the business around him. Ryan Embree: It’s absolutely beautiful property. Very unique. Like I said in his speech, he was actually talking about, you know, using some dry erase on some parking lots. That’s how, you know, how intentional and deliberate each decision there. We love that in hospitality, right. ’cause sometimes now they get accused of just the big box hotel. This certainly doesn’t fit that bill. Wayne West III: No. And I think if you would talk to the choice people, this is the showcase for them though. This is an example of an owner that did it right.And in some cases, what above and beyond their brand standards, just to make sure the guests are taken great care of. Ryan Embree: Love to see it, continue to see those guest expectations elevated and love to see. Can’t wait to see the feedback that everyone gets. Appreciate you taking the time to spend some time. Wayne West III: Great to do that. Thank you again. Good being with you. Ryan Embree: Thank you. Thank you so much. Appreciate it. Ryan Embree: Hello everyone. Ryan Embree here with the Suite Spot at the Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport here with Adam. Adam, thank you so much for taking the time. Wonderful project, beautiful property. Just spoke to Wayne about really the high level relationship between ownership and Newport Hospitality Group. You’re the boots on the ground. You’re a little bit closer to the project. Talk to us a little bit about the story. ’cause it, you know, it didn’t just spread out of the ground. That’s a labor of love, right? Adam Hill: This project is probably 10 plus years in the making. I mean, the Hickman family, started one of the drawing board literally over 10 plus years ago. It’s one of our longest standing partners. They’ve been with Newport for almost 30 years. So for them to take this and do it, I mean, Andre painstakingly worked over the plans. They were written. I came on board about three years ago. And I was like, we’re never gonna get this over the finish line. So then we went from the site and we started with moving some dirt excavating, getting the walls up, moving it. And I mean, the project has just come to life in the last two and a half years. It’s ridiculous. But I mean, just to see all the love and hard work that the Hickman family have put into it is just amazing. This is probably the best choice product out there. You’re not gonna see a Comfort Inn like this. It’s very unique for 107 rooms, all the square footage, every room is meticulously designed to be exceptional. Ryan Embree: Absolutely an incredible story. A beautiful property here. 10 plus years in a challenging environment. Right now for hospitality. Talk to us about, you know, having that communication with ownership with the contractors, making sure even the GM, the agent, the director of sales, who’s probably planning these rooms before the hotel’s even open, trying to get some groups in here. So talk us through a little bit about that process and how that communication is key to. Adam Hill: So I think we’re very fortunate in this market. I mean, like I said, we’ve been here almost 30 years. We’ve established great grounds, great roots with the businesses that are here. We knew that the businesses were gonna grow. Even during COVID, this hotel did not suffer. I mean, this hotel did extremely well. And they’re talking about our sister hotel in the market. But, so when we knew when this room was gonna be built, we knew with Boomba right here, the airport growing, there was an opportunity. We seized that opportunity. I know there’s several other hotel projects that were planned. They’ve never got off the ground. We got this off the ground and I mean, we were able to get the financing behind it. We were able to get a solid GC that had never built a hotel before. And I mean, this is a hotel that a GC did not ever built. So I mean, it was a very, like, the stars aligned. We got a perfect team. So just tremendously happy with how it happened. Ryan Embree: The excitement was matched. We had a couple representatives from the city of Sanford talking about this property and it was equally matched because they’re excited about the airport being right here. And that’s gotta be great for the location. How is that kind of working with the city in tandem with them to help a project like this move across the finish line? Adam Hill: So I, again, our partnership extends beyond just the Newport team. So Dena serves on the Seminole County Chamber of Commerce board of Directors. We have Andre who serves on the sports district for Seminole County, so forth. So we’re very connected. We’re a very community partner. We make sure that we’re very active in our community by giving back. So, I mean, that’s opened a lot of doors for us too, where we don’t really have a major challenge of getting our head in with city leaders. ’cause we give back at the communities that we work in. Ryan Embree: Love that. That’s hospitality at its core, right? So, Adam, appreciate it. Congratulations on the property. Congratulations on the project. Biggest celebration for you as well. We’ll let you get back to it. Thank you so much for joining us. Adam Hill: Thank you. I appreciate it. Ryan Embree: Hello everyone. Ryan Embree here with the Suite Spot at the beautiful Comfort Inn and Suites Orlando Sanford Airport here with Dena, Director of Sales. You have now become the envy of every director of sales in this area. ’cause you have the nicest, most beautiful property here. Thank you for having us at your grand opening and ribbon cutting. Talk to us about this passion project. It’s just absolutely gorgeous here. Here we are in the lobby. Dena Hansen: Thank you. Well, thank you for coming and celebrating with us. Our property has really been built and created by design for those travelers coming in, not only for cruises, but the sports teams that are traveling in. We are about a mile from Boombah Sports Complex, and they have a lot of different tournaments, whether it’s baseball, lacrosse, field hockey, so lots of comfort here. We have 107 rooms. Most of them are double queens. Again, thinking of those families coming in, and I like to say it’s like Texas over here. Everything’s bigger. The pool is bigger, the deck is bigger. There’s a cabana with some lounge seating. There are two barbecue grills with patio seats as well. So if you don’t wanna go out and spend that money on food at a restaurant, uh, you’re welcome to go to Publix, which is two miles down the road, grab some food and just grill it up and have a good time. Ryan Embree: What type of traveler segment are you really getting interest from and like, inquiries for groups? Dena Hansen: Yeah. So in the beginning, a lot of wedding blocks, a lot of reunions, obviously a lot of sports blocks coming in for boombah but most recently the word has gotten out from corporate companies and they’re wanting some corporate rates. They wanna utilize our meeting space. So it’s, it’s kind of ebbs and ebb and flows a little bit. But very exciting. Ryan Embree: This location has really been starved for something here. We had a couple of city officials here that were talking about this and so happy they were equally as excited to be opening this up because the airport is growing so much. What is some of the feedback that you’ve been hearing? You’ve already have some guests in here we’ve seen coming in and out of the lobby doors. What is some of the feedback that you’ve been hearing so far from maybe the individual travelers and then maybe some of the groups that you’ve hosted here as well? Dena Hansen: Yeah. So positive feedback all around. I don’t think I’ve heard one negative thing about the hotel. They enjoy the space. They love the pool area, especially for families that have littles. There’s a sun shelf on the pool. So it’s easier for them to watch the kids. Just the extra space and how wide and open and comforting everything is is amazing. Somebody actually said they love our sheets. Ryan Embree: Okay. Yeah. That’s a new one too. Awesome. Well, I wanna wrap up by just talking about maybe the relationship that as a DOS you gotta have really good relationships and connections with local businesses. Obviously the community. Seminole County, I’m a resident of Seminole County, right down the road. So, talk to us a little bit about how you’ve been able to build those and give back to the community and how they’ve supported you, and vice versa. Dena Hansen: Yeah. So, not only are we a part of both Seminole County Chamber and the Sanford Chamber. I’m on the board of Directors for the Sanford Chamber as well. And doing that it is really all about building the relationships, maintaining contact and just helping each other out and partnering together. That’s really what it’s about. So if, if they need a meeting space, we actually house the Sanford Chamber breakfast, weekly breakfast meetings for Q3. We’ll be here every Wednesday from 7:30AM – 9:00AM. Shameless plug. But yeah, relationship building, it’s mandatory. Nobody wants to do business with somebody you don’t know. You wanna know that you’re gonna be taken care of. And when you walk through those doors, I guarantee you from the moment you step through to the moment you leave, we have you. Ryan Embree: That’s hospitality. Dena Hansen: Living hospitality at its best at Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport. Ryan Embree: Dena, thank you so much. Thank you. Congratulations. We’ll let you get back to the party here. Thank you. And celebrate this incredible property. Dena Hansen: Thank you very much. Ryan Embree: To join our loyalty program, be sure to subscribe and give us a five star rating on iTunes. Suite Spot is produced by Travel Media Group. Our editor is Brandon Bell with Cover Art by Bary Gordon. I’m your host Ryan, and we hope you enjoyed your stay.

On this special Memorial Day broadcast of Minnesota Military Radio, host Doug Wortham and co-host Tom Lyons are joined by Chaplain Tim Usset, State Chaplain for the Minnesota National Guard, and Chaplain Justin Fenger, Division Chaplain for the 34th Infantry Division. The conversation centers on the true meaning of Memorial Day—honoring those who made the […] The post Memorial Day Live 2026 appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

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This week on Minnesota Military Radio, we check in with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System to explore two important programs delivering care beyond the traditional medical center. Learn how Home-Based Primary Care and the Medical Foster Home Program are helping Veterans receive personalized, comprehensive care in the comfort of their homes or in supportive […] The post Care Beyond the VA: Home-Based Primary Care and Medical Foster Homes for Minnesota Veterans appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

Well, the podcast was full again! 90 minutes of cool stuff! Dried eggs are gluey. Ribbon cutting in Moundhouse. Flat Earth recap. Big Momma's Car Show and more......

The Sunday after this episode is released, May 17th, 2026, at 4 p.m. Eastern time, there will be an online gathering of folk who use song to help navigate life -- and we'll sing through this Ribbon of Songs with live-looping! To learn more, click here, or sign up right now to join us!   Lyrics ​& Links to the original episodes for the songs in this ribbon. ​ 75. Easy Does It by Heather Houston   Easy does it now Slow it down Feel the sound As you breathe, sing, freely now Tune, croon, swoon… 97. Settle Like A Pebble by Laura Walker   Settle, settle like a pebble. Settle, settle like a pebble. Settle like a pebble on a riverbed. Drift like a feather on a stream. You can travel with the flow, if you just let go, and close your eyes and be. Drift, and settle gently. You can travel with the flow, if you just let go. The water flow will wash you clean. 109. This Is It by Maggie Wheeler   This is it. This is it! This is the place you wanna be (x2) Don't wait until tomorrow to let yourself be free This is it This is the place you wanna be   2. This is the song you wanna sing  Don't wait until tomorrow to let your voices ring   3. This is the love you wanna feel Don't wait until tomorrow to let your love be real   4. The world is calling out to you  Don't wait until tomorrow for what you came to do 125. Dahil Mahal Kita by Gérone Pascal   Dahil mahal kita dahil mahal na mahal kita dahil mahal kita ibibigay ko ang lahat   Because I love you so much, Because I love you so much, so much, so much Because I Iove you so much, I give you all of my heart. 165. Heaven Above, Earth Below by Becky Graber   ​Heaven above, Earth below, And I the path between, Making my way through fields of ever rolling green, Making my way through fields of ever rolling green.   Heaven above, Earth below, And in between am I, Finding a path with heart and spirit, earth and sky, Finding a path with heart and spirit, earth and sky.   Ah dah dah, ah dah dah, ah dah dah dah. Ah dah dah, ah dah dah, ah dah dah, Ah.   Heaven above, Earth below, And I the two reveal, Shining through me the light of Spirit that can heal, Shining through me the light of Spirit that can heal.   Heaven above, Earth below, And I the path between. 200. Don't Give Up by Becky Reardon   Don't give up; give a little kindness to yourself. Put a little flex -- put a little flex in your plan. Find another way -- like a river! Flow -- may you never stop flowing.   Join this community of people who love to use song to help navigate life? Absolutely: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/335811/81227018071442567/share   Help us keep going: reviews, comments, encouragement, plus contributions... we float on your support. https://www.abreathofsong.com/gratitude-jar.html

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