Podcast appearances and mentions of russell stover

Which Chocolate covered Turtles are best?  As Mr. Gump points out, when you buy a box of chocolate, you don't know everything that will be inside.  This week we will sample one common offering that I would expect to see from three popular chocolate brands, so at least you will know which box has the best quality.  This weeks contenders are Demets  (Turtle), Fannie Mae, and Russell Stover.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which candy corresponds to which numbered plate it was on: 1. Russell Stover 2. Demets  3. Fannie Mae

This week we're joined by Celia Van Wickel, Director of Digital Commerce at Russell Stover Chocolates. With a background spanning media, data, neuroscience, and digital commerce, Celia brings a rare and well-rounded perspective to the fast-evolving world of retail media and e-commerce.She and Dave cover everything from aligning marketing and sales for seasonal campaigns to how neuroscience influences creative performance. Celia shares how Russell Stover is modernizing a 100-year-old brand across Amazon, Instacart, and other digital platforms, while also offering a thought-provoking look at the future of AI-powered discovery and what she calls “the infinite loop” of commerce.This episode is packed with strategic and tactical insights for marketers navigating today's fragmented, fast-moving digital landscape.Episode HighlightsHow Russell Stover aligns retail media strategy across departments to drive consistency and performance during key seasonal moments like Valentine's Day and Christmas.What it takes to modernize creative while staying true to brand identity—and why being product-focused still wins in retail media.Why AI will reshape the entire path to purchase, creating a more immersive and seamless shopping experience that blends discovery, content, and commerce.How neuroscience and shopper behavior inform Celia's approach to content design, ad testing, and retail media optimization.The origin of Russell Stover's partnership with It's Rapid, and how a need for faster retail media asset development turned into a streamlined creative production workflow.Rapid Rundown AnswersWhich ancient civilization first used cacao beans? The OlmecsWhich country consumes the most chocolate per capita? SwitzerlandWho invented milk chocolate in 1875? Daniel PeterWhat was the first mass-produced chocolate bar? Fry's Chocolate CreamWhat birthday did Russell Stover celebrate in 2023? 100!Celia's favorite ways to decompress: long walks, brunch, and industry podcastsConnect with Celia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celiavanwickelFollow Beyond the Shelf: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beyond-the-shelf-podcast Get the It'sRapid Creative Automation Playbook: https://itsrapid.ai/creative-workflow-automation-playbook/Take It'sRapid's Creative Workflow Automation with AI survey: https://www.proprofs.com/survey/t/?title=ffgvdEmail us at sales@rapidads.io with code “BEYOND2025” to find out how you can save more than $1,000 on our Digital Sell Sheets and Retail Media Automation solutionsTheme music: "Happy" by Mixaud - https://mixaund.bandcamp.comProducer: Jake Musiker

In this captivating episode, Adam Richman joins Neil Haley to talk about his journey into the History Channel's hit series The Food That Built America and how it evolved into a multi-show partnership. From deep dives into culinary entrepreneurship to iconic brand battles, Richman shares behind-the-scenes insights, jaw-dropping facts, and his own passion for culinary history and branding.With season six now airing, Adam teases new episodes featuring coffee empires, chocolate titans, and spirited liquor legends. He also opens up about the importance of storytelling, being authentic on camera, and what he's learned from the food entrepreneurs who changed American culture forever.[00:00:00] Introduction to Adam Richman – host of The Food That Built America and his expanding role with History Channel[00:00:45] How Adam landed the gig with The Food That Built America as a contributor in Season 1[00:01:15] His passion for culinary anthropology and how it aligned with the show[00:01:30] The importance of authentic storytelling and genuine enthusiasm on screen[00:02:00] Fascinating early-season moments – like the power dynamic between the Kellogg brothers[00:03:00] Bringing humanity to icons like Milton Hershey, H.J. Heinz, Mrs. Fields, and the inventors behind Oreo, Tollhouse Cookies, and more[00:04:00] Sneak peek of Season 6:Jim Folger and the rise of coffee in AmericaThe origins of Maxwell HouseThe story behind Keurig and Joe DiMaggio's role in marketingCandy giants: Russell Stover, Mounds, Almond JoyUpcoming stories on Anheuser-Busch, Jack Daniels, PF Chang's, Top Ramen, and more[00:05:30] Adam's personal takeaway from the entrepreneurs he profiles: betting on themselves, enduring failure, and pushing past doubt[00:06:00] His perspective as a brand himself and how the show inspires him[00:06:30] Final question (from Greg Hanna): The most important thing Adam has learned in life“Be kind, mean what you say, and say what you mean.”[00:07:00] Closing: Neil shares his appreciation and encourages everyone to binge The Food That Built Americavia the History Channel app

Hello ya little butter beers! On episode 152 of HINKY, we get into the usual talk up top. Carrie teases an upcoming food event that she'll be attending, while Sara talks about her experience at afternoon tea. We make another tier list, this time with Easter candy, and we try to figure out the difference between regular chocolate-covered marshmallow eggs and the Russell Stover variety. We try some interesting snacks in Everybody Tries, and Sara tells us the history of a candy that should've been in the S tier category for the HINKY History Lesson. What else do we get into? Follow us wherever you get podcasts to find out! Hungry in Kentucky: New episodes every other Wednesday   Twitter and IG @hungryinky   Bluegrass Bourbon and Eats:   Facebook and IG @bluegrassbourbonandeats   Twitter @bbandeats   Girls Beer Sports: New episodes every Tuesday   Facebook and IG @girlsbeersports   Twitter @grlsbeersports   Bluegrass Bourbon and Eats is also a blog! Read our posts at bbandeats.com

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Y'all ready for season eleven? Your Boys in Blue are, and that's why they've given you a preseason double-size episode before the era of Jansen and the wide open mystery of NYCFC 2025 starts to reveal itself! Jake and Trey talk about the Saintis Marching Out, some preseason-based predictions, and of course a riotous round of over/under action, with some Miami mental prep as a chaser. Make sure you've cleared any pre-existing conditions — you've got Blue Balls.

A recent foreclosure sale of the former Russell Stover candy factory building failed to draw any bidders. Despite drawing a handful of spectators, no one stepped forward with the three point one-eight million dollar minimum bid at the Wednesday sale.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Valentine's Day! It's one of our faves, not just for the pink and prettiness - but for those heart-shaped Russell Stover's chocolate boxes! But, there was a time when this day would send us into a 'to-eat or not-to-eat' anxiety spiral over those very chocolates. In today's episode, we explain how labeling foods as 'good' vs. 'bad' actually pushed us towards overindulging in the 'off-limits' treats. We also share a straightforward strategy that helped us kick the guilt and truly enjoy our favorite Valentine's treats. CONNECT WITH JESS & MELISSA Join our FREE Calorie Cycling Community: http://bit.ly/3KyWESz Get Started with our NEW 8-Week Fat Loss Accelerator inside Legacy: https://bit.ly/44MhdCh Download our FREE Calorie Cycling Quick Start Guide to plan your own calorie cycle: http://bit.ly/3KyWESz Text us: 917-810-3393 Check us out on Youtube Follow us on IG: @jmsa_fit Follow us on TikTok: @jmsa_fit

Valentine's Day - The Good, The Annoying, and The History  Valentine's Day is upon us, and it's not one of Stacy's favorite holidays! Armando and Stacy dig into the good, the annoying, and the history of this holiday of all things hearts, chocolates, and flowers! You might be shocked to learn that gifts are overrated; Russell Stover has the best chocolates, and balloons with gifts inside them are impressive.  Laugh with us over our off-topic tangents and why Stacy doesn't like to speak Spanish with her southern accent.    Episode 60 Join our community! Want to share your story about what motivates you?  Please send us an email: hello@themotivatedparent.com.  IG: www.instagram.com/themotivatedparent/

As Russell Stover turns 100, the Kansas City tradition is still sparking joy. Plus: Musicians have been spreading holiday cheer on Kansas City's streetcar.

David's guest for this episode is Josh Clarkson, Director of Digital at Russell Stover Chocolates, where he's building a brand-new digital team from scratch. Josh shares his learnings from various leadership roles over the years (3:56), the idea for and execution of the world's largest box of chocolate to celebrate Russell Stover's 100th anniversary (10:23), his differing approaches to seasonality (21:57) and the meaning behind the phrase "seamless commerce" (25:32).Enter Russell Stover's 100 Year Giveaway here: http://russellstover.com/100kConnect with Josh on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/joshuaclarksonLearn more: https://itsrapid.ai/Theme music: "Happy" by Mixaud - https://mixaund.bandcamp.comProducer: Jake Musiker

In this podcast episode, Kiri speaks with Josh Clarkson, Director of Digital at Russell Stover Chocolate, a part of Lindt. They spoke about e-commerce strategies, marketplace dynamics, career growth, and the significance of adapting to industry changes. Josh manages aspects such as DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) marketplace, digital content, digital advertising, social media, and retail media. His background includes working in Europe for companies like Lynch UK, Kraft Heinz Ferrero, and Red Bull. His personal interests are flying transatlantic, spending time with his dog Toby, and following the Kansas City Chiefs football team. Make sure you tune in to find out more!

What Toffee candy is the best? This week we will try out my nomination for the best chocolate candy bar on the market.  The chocolate covered toffee candy bar feels less exciting than your Snickers and Milky Ways of the world.  But what they lack in pizzazz, they make up for in flavor and texture.  The contestants are Heath, Russell Stover's, and Skor.  Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.      SPOILER!  Below is a list of which candy corresponds to which numbered cup it was in: 1. Skor 2. Heath 3. Russell Stover

The older we get, the less patience we have for certain things. Tomorrow is Earth Day. How can you celebrate? There's a record-breaking box of Russell Stover chocolates in That's Incredible.

Which Peanut butter egg is best?  This week we have a mystery box that turns into a bit of an Easter extravaganza.  First for the main attraction we try some peanut butter eggs, something we didn't even know had three options.  The contenders are Dove, Reese's, and Russell Stover.  Later on we try out a variety of other Easter candies including some chocolate eggs and odd Peep flavors. Please like and subscribe and if you have any suggestions, let us know by tweeting us @tastetestdummies or email us at nickandjohnpodcast@gmail.com.    SPOILER!  Below is a list of which egg corresponds to which numbered plate it was on:  1. Russell Stover 2. Dove 3. Reese's

Joined by former roommate Andrew Lowe, Chris and Andrew dive into devouring Easter candies, talk Jesus, celebrate Booger, rant about receding hairlines, chat about adventures in Delaware, and rank hot tamale and party cake Peeps, Gummy Bunny Ice Cream Gummy Candy, Dunkin iced coffee flavored jelly beans, Lindt chocolate gold bunnies and chocolate carrots, Swedish Fish jelly beans, big chewy Nerds jellybeans, Russell Stover maple cream eggs, Zitner's peanut butter chocolate covered eggs, limited edition Lindt Lindor blueberries and cream, and Cadbury cream eggs all while giving our ears an ASMR extravaganza. • Dad Grass is offering our listeners 20% off your first order when you go to http://DADGRASS.COM/UNHINGED. • DONATE to support Stephanie's Emergency Medical Bills: https://www.gofundme.com/f/stephanies-emergency-medical-bills Follow Unhinged with Chris Klemens on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unhingedwithchrisklemens Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisklemens/ Follow Andrew Lowe: https://www.instagram.com/andrewlowe/ Follow Big Spark Studios: https://www.instagram.com/bigsparkstudios Leave Chris a voicemail: 310-844-6459 Submit your secrets: https://forms.gle/ZPtbT3EKFHQWpZ4K7  Submit Charitable Shoutout: https://forms.gle/6GSAoacSoepsZ5v47 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 195: Happy Valentine's Day! Just to switch it up a bit, Joe and Kari are here to talk about some anti-Valentine's songs. Joan Jett and Alice Cooper got a couple top ten hits out of theirs, but there's also room for songs from Freddie Mercury, Joy Division and J. Geils Band that didn't chart quite so high. Number 195: Looking at some songs ranked on a couple of 200 best songs of the 80's lists. Jungle Brothers and Bad Brains made the list. Are these songs better than a Russell Stover chocolate collection? Listen to episode 195 and find out for yourself!

Roses and chocolates and teddy bears, oh my! Valentine's Day is all about showing your significant other how much you care, but it shouldn't be the only day of the year you go out of your way to proclaim your love. In this lighthearted episode, Seth and Alicia Williams chat with AJ Selby about making your spouse feel seen all year round. Learn how to be intentional about loving your partner in creative ways that speak to his or her heart. QUOTES TO REMEMBER ”Start today. Do something simple and unexpected, and watch it bear fruit in your marriage and your life.” — Seth Williams “The offering on Valentine's Day will feel a lot more authentic and from the heart if it's not an isolated event.” — Alicia Williams “You can't give from an empty cup. You can only show people love as well as you can receive love, and as well as you can love yourself.” — AJ Selby RELATED RESOURCES Podcast: Why You Should Keep Dating Your Spouse - Dating and romance are often viewed as tools for winning the affection of a future spouse, but the pursuit of your partner shouldn't end when you get married. Seth & Alicia Williams share practical tips for making your spouse feel loved and keeping the spark alive in your marriage. Listen in for reasons why couples should make date night a priority, especially after you've tied the knot. Podcast: Staying Alert & Committed to Your Marriage - Seth Stradling talks with Seth Williams, Casey Wilson and AJ Selby about what it looks like to stay alert to distractions and pitfalls that can derail your marriage and what it looks like to protect your commitment to your spouse. CONNECT WITH US Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Website TELL US WHAT YOU THINK Fill out this podcast survey to let us know what you think of the show and how we can create more content for you!

Valentine's Day is not too far away, the perfect time to get the last minute gift for that special someone. Chet, Matt and Troy have their Top 3's for the perfect last minute gifts. But Chet adds a twist to his list. He also challenges the other guys to go on a trip and rough it in the wild. Chet thinks they've gotten too soft and a short trip is what they need to get back their rough demeanor. Topics discussed: What's On Your Mind: Roughing it in the wild Top 3 Last minute Valentines Day Gifts: custom coffee, Walgreens: chocolate, flowers, teddy bear, a baby, jewelry, candy, white roses, card, Russell Stover candy, Flake candy bar A Good Word: Psalm 23:4 Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ http://admiralspennant.com/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

There are clumps of roses on sale at your nearest 7-11, but when you look at them you don't imagine how they grew or where they came from. Bouquets from Deadhead Floral here in Portland are totally different. You feel the sun and hear the wind when you look at their creations.Join me in the garden of Deadhead's founder Mackenzie - her fascination with a flower's full life is a total paradigm shift from the average grocery store Russell Stover's tragedy.If you're in Portland and would like a Deadhead Floral creation of your very own, you can find wreathes on sale at both Portland Nursery locations or DM Mackenzie on Deadhead's Instagram.Want to see pics from the garden? Instagram: @freshclippingsShow art by Alison McKenzieProduction guidance from Evan RobertsSpecial thanks to Jeremy BloomEpisode music from Blue Dot Sessions:Our Son the Potter (Love and Weasel)Pigpaddle Creek (Sour Mash)Bossa Boa (High Horse)Gamboler (Pglet)Pili Piper (Pglet)Spring Cleaning (Love and Weasel)

Hi everyone,The following is my conversation with Adam Mead, author of The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway. We talked about conglomerates, early entrepreneurial experiments at Berkshire, the lean years in the insurance business, managing the company as an informed observer, and returns on his acquisitions.As to finding another Berkshire, Adam was skeptical:“I'll never say never, but it would be highly unlikely to find another [Berkshire Hathaway]. You have a Lollapalooza, to use a Charlie Munger term, starting when they're able to shoot fish in a barrel.”You can listen to this conversation on Spotify, Apple, anchor (and via RSS).Disclaimer: I write and podcast for entertainment purposes only. This commentary reflects the personal opinions of myself and my guest. This is not investment advice. Acquisitions: going-in returns vs. reinvestmentThis is another chart from the book worth highlighting. Berkshire was not built on finding extreme outlier deals. Much depended on how capital was reinvested subsequently (whether in organic growth, further acquisitions, or public markets) and, of course, cheap leverage from insurance float.From the book: “In Berkshire's early years, good companies were available for bargain prices. It bought the Illinois National Bank & Trust Company and The Buffalo News at book value, and the discarded Scott Fetzer and Fechheimer at premiums that still produced going-in pre-tax returns in the mid-20% range.Generally, the better the business was, the higher its price (as represented by purchase multiple paid compared to the company's underlying value). The return on capital of the underlying businesses (the company-level return) ranges widely.See's was one of Berkshire's earliest purchases and was made when markets were not as efficient. The low Scott Fetzer and Fechheimer purchase multiples reflected that Berkshire could act as a safe port amid the leverage buyout storm of the mid-1980s.By contrast, Lubrizol and Heinz were excellent companies earning great returns on capital, but the price Berkshire paid reflected the market's correct appraisal of that fact.”(I didn't see it specified on the page but I think the numbers refer to return on equity and price/book).From the conversation: “You have this dynamic in the early days of finding really good businesses like See's and having a pretty modest multiple. Good businesses at really good prices. Then you have the later days of buying really good or pretty good businesses at higher multiples because the market's just gotten efficient over time. But you still have the dynamic of reinvestment going on.Let's just use a plain example. If you had a business earning 30% on capital and you paid two times that capital, your going in return would be 30 divided by two, 15%. The important part is, if that business can grow, you don't have to reinvest at 2x the capital, you get to reinvest at 1x. That marginal capital gets, in this example, reinvested at 30%. That drags up your going in return over time. But I think Buffet's very clear in pointing out that you can't pay too much for growth. You can't have a going-in return of 2-3%, even if it grows enormously. The time value of money just destroys any kind of return that you have. I think he always looks for the good business and then he has a secondary analysis of what are the reinvestment opportunities. And he's fine, as long as the purchase price reflects it, he's fine taking the dividends and finding another place for them. And if the business can reinvest that capital, let's do that. That plays out in the extreme case of the energy business, where you're still getting, in many cases, 11-12% regulated return, which is nothing to sneeze at.”Conglomerates before Berkshire“The first sort of real conglomerate was American Home Products in the late 1930s. I do have some of those Moody's reports on my website.They weren't crooks. I think that can kind of be misconstrued. These guys weren't the Enrons of their day trying to just put something over on investors. But they strayed a little bit in terms of messing around with the accounting or saying, gee, the market's valuing our conglomerate at 20 times earnings or 15 times earnings, and we're gonna buy this other company at five or six times earnings. And I can buy anything that I want as long as it's less than my P/E. And it's gonna magically transform my conglomerate into something better. Now the problem with that is it ignored the underlying economics.”Control vs. delegation“I think this whole idea of extreme delegation comes from the fact that Buffet and Monger started as stock pickers. What is the difference between owning a 5% position and owning a hundred percent position? You have the ability to direct the actions of that company. But should you? Berkshire was being almost agnostic in the sense of ownership level. We're still gonna let that manager run his or her business. We're only attracted to businesses that are good anyways. So why would we go in and meddle?”“You don't just have delegation just shy of abdication. It's hands-off in the sense of not meddling, but you still have an informed observer. That is the key. Buffet's getting fed this river of data coming into Omaha. And I think he communicates his thinking to managers through his questions. Okay, let's be a little bit more aggressive in trying to price the product because we think we have pricing power.”“Buffet writes a letter to Chuck Huggins [at See's Candy] and says, I just went out and I saw this one store and our candy was sitting next to Russell Stover, and it was kind of a mess. Let's use these psychological tricks to keep our candy front of mind and make it have apparent scarcity. I mean, that's Buffet the entrepreneur, that's Buffet the manager.”Buffett's early days at Berkshire“He began in 1965 at Berkshire Hathaway. He lived in Omaha and a guy like that, so attuned to business, is going to just be curious about all these businesses around him. Well, one of them was National Indemnity. This was the real first big deal of Berkshire Hathaway, 1967. He bought National Indemnity and its sister company, National Fire and Marine for $8.6 million. In hindsight, he said he would've been better off buying that in an entity outside of Berkshire Hathaway.So it was sort of a mistake on his part to bring the legacy Berkshire Hathaway shareholders along with him. He just used it as his vehicle and the rest is history. That was the first transformative deal based. That gave Buffet not only a platform to invest the float, which was almost $20 million. Jack Ringwalt, the manager of that business, showed him that you can [underwrite] any risk as long as it's priced appropriately.”The lean years in insuranceAnother takeaway from both the letters and Adam's book is the number of years that parts of the insurance struggled. Early expansion efforts weren't always successful. And in the early 80s the competitive environment was very challenging. While the long-term cost compares favorably to even government debt, shareholders had to maintain conviction for a long time.“You have Buffet taking this idea that insurance can be a very good business, just trying to see what works. Let's scale this thing, right? … Some of these ultimately failed. This is experimentation and you have to see what works. Different markets operate differently. That was the 1970s, this period of let's build this thing.From 1982 to 1992, they lost $522 million from underwriting alone. Now, it sounds like a lot, and it was, but the insurance business overall was profitable because of the investment income. There was a period, National Indemnity saw its premiums decline from the mid eighties to the late nineties. Something like $350 million to $50 million. Just an extreme decline. That's a long time.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alchemy.substack.com/subscribe

For the first time since incumbent Montrose County Clerk and Recorder Tressa Guynes was appointed seven years ago, she is facing a primary challenger: Kendra Jenkins. Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NYAH crew play a game of Top Ten for worst Valentine's Day Gifts. Do you have any horrible ones to add to the list? We rate everything from the Wire Season 2 on DVD and Meat Bouquets to Russell Stover heart chocolates and Sex.

Valentine's Day approaches, so we had a box of chocolates. If you're spending Valentine's Day alone then we got you covered reviewing a couple boxes of chocolate. Russell Stover assorted chocolate box Russell Stover Truffles Box

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 303, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Band Names 1: The name of this Houston trio honors Texas bluesman Z.Z. Hill. ZZ Top. 2: A road sign inspired the name of this band from the land "Down Under". Men at Work. 3: Debbie Harry had often been called this, so it was "a natural" for the name of her band. Blondie. 4: This "Money For Nothing" group was named for its sorry financial condition. Dire Straits. 5: The last name adopted by all members of this punk band was an alias used by Paul McCartney. The Ramones (Ramone accepted). Round 2. Category: Yum... Candy! 1: Some of this company's fine chocolates are embossed with its naked lady on a horse logo. Godiva. 2: Chick-O-Sticks aren't chicken-flavored; they're made from peanut butter and this tropical treat. coconut. 3: In 1997 this candy introduced a female character who's green; she called her autobiography "I Melt For No One". M and M's. 4: The candy once marketed as "Mrs. Stover's Bungalow Candies" is sold under this brand name today. Russell Stover. 5: It was the last name of the brothers who perfected their now-famous English toffee bar back in 1928. Heath. Round 3. Category: "In" Places 1: In February 1994 an earthquake struck the island of Sumatra in this nation, killing 215 people. Indonesia. 2: Civilization in the valley of this Pakistani river dates back about 4500 years. the Indus River. 3: Technically, it comprises the Bahamas, the Greater Antilles and the Lesser Antilles. the West Indies. 4: This capital of Tyrol has hosted 2 Winter Olympic games. Innsbruck. 5: This Missouri city is headquarters to the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Independence. Round 4. Category: Pugilists 1: This boxer liked his nickname "Marvelous Marvin" so much that he had his name legally changed. Marvin Hagler. 2: In a 27-year ring career, Archie Moore set a record by winning the most bouts, 141, in this way. a knockout. 3: 3 Rays have won Olympic gold medals in boxing for the U.S.: Ray Mercer, Ray Seales and this "sweet" guy. "Sugar" Ray Leonard. 4: This bare-knuckles heavyweight champ was known as "The Great John L.". Sullivan. 5: 1 of 2 men to whom Floyd Patterson lost the World Heavyweight title. Ingemar Johansson (or Sonny Liston). Round 5. Category: Hollywood Blvd. 1: In June 1999 the Metro Rail opened a station named for this world-famous intersection. Hollywood and Vine. 2: In 1994 Schwarzenegger's size 12 boot prints were planted in its "Forecourt of the Stars". Mann's Chinese Theatre (or Grauman's Chinese Theatre). 3: These awards are slated to return to the boulevard at a new theatre in 2001. Academy Awards (Oscars). 4: June 16, 1999 was "Another Day In Paradise" when this composer got a star on the Walk of Fame. Phil Collins. 5: Cybill Shepherd has sung in this hotel's Cinegrill. Roosevelt Hotel. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

At the end of 2020, style editor and fashion expert Bobbie Thomas was forced to tragically say goodbye to the love of her life, Michael, and accept reality as a single mom to her now 6-year-old son, Miles. In this episode of Moms Moving On, Bobbie talks about adjusting to life as a single mom, managing her grief as she moves forward, and how she talks to Miles about his late-father when the hard-hitting questions come her way. What shines through in this episode, despite the grief and heartbreak Bobbie has experienced, is her strength and commitment to joy, gratitude, and connecting with other women for support. Bobbie Thomas is an American fashion journalist. She is the Style Editor for NBC's Today Show. She has been considered a beauty and fashion expert for over a decade, and has appeared on TV shows including E! Red Carpet coverage, Style Network's Fashion Police, The View and The Wendy Williams Show. Bobbie is also now the ambassador for Russell Stover's Joy Bites.

The stressful demands of our daily lives can be overwhelming. Taking a little “me” time each day is vital to reduce stress levels, improve concentration and stay productive. To this end, beauty & style expert Bobbie Thomas has a number of simple self-care tips for your viewers to pursue joy on a daily basis. According to Bobbie -- author of the best-selling book, The Power of Style and Style Editor for NBC's TODAY show – it's most important to put YOU on your to-do list. Hear Bobbie discuss: •How to find more “me time” each day to refresh your batteries. •How to reset or refresh your daily routine to help boost your mood. •Simple beauty boosters to look and feel your best this spring and summer. •Self-care suggestions for mood-boosting “me-time.” •Joyful snacking tips including a better chocolate break. And on the topic of a better chocolate break, Bobbie can discuss the launch of Joy Bites, Russell Stover's first assortment of No Sugar Added chocolate bars. Born from the belief that everybody deserves a little bite of joy every day, Joy Bites by Russell Stover began with a commitment to carefully selected ingredients, kind practices, and wrapping Joy Bites in 100% recyclable materials, playing a part in the worldwide focus on sustainability. Made with stevia extract, Joy Bites is crafted with no artificial flavors or preservatives, no added colors, and of course, no added sugar. Joy Bites cater to chocolate lovers everywhere including those who may be following a keto-inspired lifestyle. Author of the best-selling book, The Power of Style, Bobbie Thomas has shared fashion, beauty, and feel-good advice in nearly 1000 segments as the Style Editor for NBC's TODAY show over the past 15 years. Although her television career started on the red carpet for E!, the former co-host of the Style network's Fashion Police and national columnist began her work as a rape crisis counselor. Uniquely understanding that “beauty comes from the strength within,” Bobbie has worked tirelessly with major brands and organizations such as Step Up, Make a Wish, The Beauty Foundation, and more, to promote positive campaigns, instill self-confidence, and encourage people to use style as a powerful voice.

The stressful demands of our daily lives can be overwhelming. Taking a little “me” time each day is vital to reduce stress levels, improve concentration and stay productive. To this end, beauty & style expert Bobbie Thomas has a number of simple self-care tips for your viewers to pursue joy on a daily basis. According to Bobbie -- author of the best-selling book, The Power of Style and Style Editor for NBC's TODAY show – it's most important to put YOU on your to-do list.Hear Bobbie discuss:•How to find more “me time” each day to refresh your batteries.•How to reset or refresh your daily routine to help boost your mood.•Simple beauty boosters to look and feel your best this spring and summer.•Self-care suggestions for mood-boosting “me-time.”•Joyful snacking tips including a better chocolate break.And on the topic of a better chocolate break, Bobbie can discuss the launch of Joy Bites, Russell Stover's first assortment of No Sugar Added chocolate bars. Born from the belief that everybody deserves a little bite of joy every day, Joy Bites by Russell Stover began with a commitment to carefully selected ingredients, kind practices, and wrapping Joy Bites in 100% recyclable materials, playing a part in the worldwide focus on sustainability. Made with stevia extract, Joy Bites is crafted with no artificial flavors or preservatives, no added colors, and of course, no added sugar. Joy Bites cater to chocolate lovers everywhere including those who may be following a keto-inspired lifestyle.Author of the best-selling book, The Power of Style, Bobbie Thomas has shared fashion, beauty, and feel-good advice in nearly 1000 segments as the Style Editor for NBC's TODAY show over the past 15 years. Although her television career started on the red carpet for E!, the former co-host of the Style network's Fashion Police and national columnist began her work as a rape crisis counselor. Uniquely understanding that “beauty comes from the strength within,” Bobbie has worked tirelessly with major brands and organizations such as Step Up, Make a Wish, The Beauty Foundation, and more, to promote positive campaigns, instill self-confidence, and encourage people to use style as a powerful voice.

The stressful demands of our daily lives can be overwhelming. Taking a little “me” time each day is vital to reduce stress levels, improve concentration and stay productive. To this end, beauty & style expert Bobbie Thomas has a number of simple self-care tips for your viewers to pursue joy on a daily basis. According to Bobbie -- author of the best-selling book, The Power of Style and Style Editor for NBC's TODAY show – it's most important to put YOU on your to-do list. Hear Bobbie discuss: •How to find more “me time” each day to refresh your batteries. •How to reset or refresh your daily routine to help boost your mood. •Simple beauty boosters to look and feel your best this spring and summer. •Self-care suggestions for mood-boosting “me-time.” •Joyful snacking tips including a better chocolate break. And on the topic of a better chocolate break, Bobbie can discuss the launch of Joy Bites, Russell Stover's first assortment of No Sugar Added chocolate bars. Born from the belief that everybody deserves a little bite of joy every day, Joy Bites by Russell Stover began with a commitment to carefully selected ingredients, kind practices, and wrapping Joy Bites in 100% recyclable materials, playing a part in the worldwide focus on sustainability. Made with stevia extract, Joy Bites is crafted with no artificial flavors or preservatives, no added colors, and of course, no added sugar. Joy Bites cater to chocolate lovers everywhere including those who may be following a keto-inspired lifestyle. Author of the best-selling book, The Power of Style, Bobbie Thomas has shared fashion, beauty, and feel-good advice in nearly 1000 segments as the Style Editor for NBC's TODAY show over the past 15 years. Although her television career started on the red carpet for E!, the former co-host of the Style network's Fashion Police and national columnist began her work as a rape crisis counselor. Uniquely understanding that “beauty comes from the strength within,” Bobbie has worked tirelessly with major brands and organizations such as Step Up, Make a Wish, The Beauty Foundation, and more, to promote positive campaigns, instill self-confidence, and encourage people to use style as a powerful voice.

The stressful demands of our daily lives can be overwhelming. Taking a little “me” time each day is vital to reduce stress levels, improve concentration and stay productive. To this end, beauty & style expert Bobbie Thomas has a number of simple self-care tips for your viewers to pursue joy on a daily basis. According to Bobbie -- author of the best-selling book, The Power of Style and Style Editor for NBC's TODAY show – it's most important to put YOU on your to-do list. Hear Bobbie discuss: •How to find more “me time” each day to refresh your batteries. •How to reset or refresh your daily routine to help boost your mood. •Simple beauty boosters to look and feel your best this spring and summer. •Self-care suggestions for mood-boosting “me-time.” •Joyful snacking tips including a better chocolate break. And on the topic of a better chocolate break, Bobbie can discuss the launch of Joy Bites, Russell Stover's first assortment of No Sugar Added chocolate bars. Born from the belief that everybody deserves a little bite of joy every day, Joy Bites by Russell Stover began with a commitment to carefully selected ingredients, kind practices, and wrapping Joy Bites in 100% recyclable materials, playing a part in the worldwide focus on sustainability. Made with stevia extract, Joy Bites is crafted with no artificial flavors or preservatives, no added colors, and of course, no added sugar. Joy Bites cater to chocolate lovers everywhere including those who may be following a keto-inspired lifestyle. Author of the best-selling book, The Power of Style, Bobbie Thomas has shared fashion, beauty, and feel-good advice in nearly 1000 segments as the Style Editor for NBC's TODAY show over the past 15 years. Although her television career started on the red carpet for E!, the former co-host of the Style network's Fashion Police and national columnist began her work as a rape crisis counselor. Uniquely understanding that “beauty comes from the strength within,” Bobbie has worked tirelessly with major brands and organizations such as Step Up, Make a Wish, The Beauty Foundation, and more, to promote positive campaigns, instill self-confidence, and encourage people to use style as a powerful voice.

Good morning and welcome to Montrose Fresh, from The Montrose Daily Press. It's Wednesday June 16th and we're here to bring you a closer look at our top stories, events and more that matter to us here in Western Colorado.    Today - Benezet Realty Partners and VCM Global Asset Management have purchased the Russell Stover manufacturing facility. And they already have big plans.   Today's episode is brought to you by Elevate Internet. Whether it's for your home or your business they offer the best speeds at the best price. Right now, if you refer a friend you can get $25 off! Give them a call for more information at 844-386-8744 or visit them at elevateinternet.com.   -   Now, our feature story.   Last August, Mitchell Bennett, CEO of Benezet Realty Partners was in Montrose, working with local producers on the Western Slope through a USDA grant.  Benezet Realty Partners is a real estate investment company focused on food logistics, storage and production solutions.   Bennett was already a fan of the area and its proximity to other regional towns, as well as the growing community.    And coincidentally, while in Montrose, the Russell Stover manufacturing facility was up for sale.   The company hadn't come close to completing an acquisition of that size before. But as Bennett continued to work with local producers, conversations resonated with him.   So Bennett took the opportunity to walk through the plant. It didn't take him long to see the facility's year-round and long-term potential.   His decision became clear.   But with a purchase of that size, he needed capital. Bennett reached out locally first.   Then he reached out to long-time friend Tom Vukota, founder and CEO of VCM Global Asset Management.    The chance to purchase one of the largest facilities between Salt Lake City and Denver was exciting for the two.   The sale was finalized and announced last week. And VCM and Benezet already plan to upgrade the facility. The facility — now dubbed the Western Slope Food and Innovation Center — expects to play an immense role in Colorado's broader food production value chain.    The plant is expected to contribute to food waste reduction while adding potentially hundreds of jobs.   Bennet noted that, because the region is in severe drought, preservation is all the more important. The pandemic, too, has caused disruption to producers and distributors, so the facility has the potential to provide immediate value.   That potential boost has already been acknowledged. Benezet has received immediate interest from companies to move into the property, so much so that they've already compiled a lengthy list.   And with so much interest, Benezet is trying to figure out how to bring in multiple tenants into the property. To learn more about this story visit us at Montrosepress.com   -   Next,     Montrose got funky on Saturday while celebrating its first FUNC Fest since 2019 at Riverbottom Park.   The festival saw around 5,000 people come and go throughout the day. With more than 40 vendors, food trucks included, the festival more than doubled its usual vendor count.   The Grand Jun Beverage Company, San Juan Mobile Brews, Bravo food truck, Polar Express Ice Cream Truck, Truckin' Delicious, HOBO's Food Truck, Taste of New Orleans Snowballs, CMC Bakery and Corndawg's Hotdawg Cart were all set up in the food truck court next to the music section of the festival.   And the Montrose Recreation District sponsored the kid's zone near the entrance of the park.   The Black Canyon Rotary Club provided their annual Beer and Wine Garden. They even had to call in for more kegs of beer.   And Sports Rewind and Montrose Surf and Cycle both provided rentals for the river throughout the day, from paddle boards, kick boards and anything people could use on the water.    -   That's all for today, thank you for listening! For more information on any of these stories visit us at montrosepress.com.   And don't forget to check out our sponsor, Elevate Internet. Visit them at elevateinternet.com to learn more.   For more than 137 years, The Montrose Daily Press has been dedicated to shining a light on all the issues that matter to our community. Go to montrosepress.com to subscribe for just $1.99 per week for our digital edition. You'll get unlimited access to every story, feature, and special section. Thank you and remember to tune in again next time on montrosepress.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning and welcome to Montrose Fresh, from The Montrose Daily Press. It's Wednesday June 2nd and we're here to bring you a closer look at our top stories, events and more that matter to us here in Western Colorado.    Today - VCM Global Asset Management and Benezet Realty Partners have acquired the Russell Stover manufacturing facility. They're upgrading it to provide processing, storage and distribution opportunities for locally produced food.   Today's episode is brought to you by Elevate Internet. Whether it's for your home or your business they offer the best speeds at the best price. Right now, if you refer a friend you can get $25 off! Give them a call for more information at 844-386-8744 or visit them at elevateinternet.com.   -   Now, our feature story.   VCM Global Asset Management and Benezet Realty Partners have acquired the Russell Stover manufacturing facility. They're upgrading it to provide processing, storage and distribution opportunities for locally produced food.   It was previously reported that Benezet would acquire the property, and the deal is now complete.   Benezet is a real estate investment company focused on food logistics, storage and production solutions and VCM is an investment firm.   CEO, Mitchell Bennett, says the pandemic demonstrated that they cannot take fully stocked grocery shelves for granted. So their goal is to attract local producers, manufacturers and food processors. They want to be the biggest deep freezer, processing and distribution facility 300 miles in each direction.    This is a big deal because more than $210 billion worth of food is wasted every year in the US, we want to sustainably contribute to reducing that impact.   According to Benezet, the facility will play a role in Colorado's $7.4 billion food production value chain. Through the plant, producers, distributors and pharmaceutical companies can distribute directly across four states.   The Western Slope Food and Innovation Center will help target a local $540 million retail foods market.   Tom Vukota, CEO at VCM explained that they want to provide food security, safety and potential self-sufficiency to the local economy, supporting local jobs and local commerce.    He noted the impact is not just social, it is also environmental. They're also upgrading the plant to become more energy efficient to reduce carbon footprint and modernize the facility.   The plant provides immediate value to local producers and distributors as logistics and distribution capabilities have never been more important following disruption caused by the pandemic.   The plant is a 278,400 square-foot facility situated on 21.3 acres of property.   To learn more about this story visit us at Montrosepress.com   -   Next,  The American Legion and guests stood in quiet respect and gratitude on a bright Monday morning, when they gathered to remember those who served and died.   The Legion invited the community to Valley Lawn Cemetery south of town for a Memorial Day ceremony honoring deceased military members for their service and sacrifices.   The NJROTC Color Guard presented the colors and Paul Chamberlain sang the National Anthem as those assembled stood at attention.    The ceremony concluded with Montrose High School student Lillian Hamilton playing Taps, and a 21-gun salute.   Afterwards, the American Legion Riders took a ride to spotlight a tragic scourge that is claiming an estimated 22 veterans a day — suicide among service members.    The VA's National Suicide Prevention Report of 2019 concluded that suicide rates among veterans are 1.5 times the rate of adults who are not veterans.   The Riders' awareness ride concluded at TJ's Cycles in Delta.   -   That's all for today, thank you for listening! For more information on any of these stories visit us at montrosepress.com.   And don't forget to check out our sponsor, Elevate Internet. Visit them at elevateinternet.com to learn more.   For more than 137 years, The Montrose Daily Press has been dedicated to shining a light on all the issues that matter to our community. Go to montrosepress.com to subscribe for just $1.99 per week for our digital edition. You'll get unlimited access to every story, feature, and special section. Thank you and remember to tune in again next time on montrosepress.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Montrose Fresh, from The Montrose Daily Press. It's FridayApril 30th, and we're here with local news, events, announcements, jobs, and more that matter to us here in Western Colorado.    Today - A former police officer-turned paraprofessional who used to tutor local students has been arrested.    Today's episode is brought to you by Elevate Internet. Whether it's for your home or your business they offer the best speeds at the best price. Right now, if you refer a friend you can get $25 off! Give them a call for more information at 844-386-8744 or visit them at www.elevateinternet.com.   Now, our feature story…   A former police officer-turned paraprofessional who once helped tutor students at Cedaredge High School was arrested.    His name is Shawn Sanchez, and he's been arrested for sexual assault on a child.   So far, formal charges have not been filed.   According to the arrest affidavit, Sanchez denied anything physical between himself and the girl.   But that's not what the arrest affidavit says. He allegedly manipulated a teenager into sending him topless photos. Sanchez also allegedly texted her an inappropriate photo of himself. Finally, there's an accusation of inappropriate touching.   His arrest came after an investigation that began in 2019 with a tip to Colorado's Safe2Tell hotline.   Cedaredge Police Department Officer Stewart Byrge began an investigation back in the summer of 2019.    Early on Sanchez's phone was searched by police.   It's unclear what happened next, but Sanchez did stop working for the school district before 2020.   Byrge said that the mother of the reported victim reacted initially with denial. She thought the reports were false and the result of other students trying to harass Sanchez. But ultimately, she and her husband took their daughter to the Cedaredge Police Department. They also went to the Dolphin House Child Advocacy Center for interviews.    The girl's father agreed to turn over her phone for a forensic search.   According to Byrge the girl was getting extra help with schoolwork from Sanchez.   She reported that she would send Sanchez pictures to avoid upsetting him.   The teenager also disclosed being touched inappropriately during a science class.   Police later interviewed a friend of the victims. And the friend supported the allegations.   Sanchez voluntarily went to CPD for interviews and allegedly admitted there were some inappropriate photos and sexual content on the phone.    But he denied anything physical.   Sanchez's final interview was in February this year. He again denied physically touching the girl.   He's due in court once again on May 11th.   Stay up to date on this story by visiting us at montrosepress.com   -   Now, some local history. This week's local history is brought to you by England Fence. England Fence is family owned and operated, and they're ready to help you build your dream fence, archway, gate, or deck. Give them a call at 970-249-4430, or head over to their website englandfence.com.   In 1923, Russell Stover sold his share of the Eskimo Pie company for $25,000 and moved to Denver. There, he and his wife started a new company, Mrs. Stover's Bungalow Candies, which operated out of Clara Stover's kitchen in their bungalow, making boxed chocolates. In 1925, the couple opened a candy factory in Denver and another one in Kansas City, Missouri. In 1931, the company moved its headquarters to Kansas City.   During the 1940s, the name of the company was officially changed to Russell Stover Candies.   When Russell Stover died in 1954, the company that bore his name was producing 11 million pounds of candy annually and selling its products through 40 Russell Stover shops and in about 2,000 department stores.    Now, the sale has finalized on the former Russell Stover candy shop in Montrose… but the future of the property is in the air. Visit us at Montrosepress.com to read the full story.   -   And finally, before we go we'd like to remember the life of    William Prescott Allen the third. Scott was a lifetime Montrose resident.   He had a memorable childhood growing up here. He had an adventurous spirit with a great sense of humor. He spent his time in treehouses, cub scouts, wrestling, flying remote control airplanes, participating in many different clubs, and riding motorcycles on Flat Top.    Scott and many of his lifetime friends were known to be pranksters.   Upon graduation from Montrose High School in 1967, Scott attended Fort Lewis College where he majored in dentistry. Later he attended Mesa Junior College where he received his AA.    Scott was then accepted into CU with a major in journalism-business. During his time at CU, he enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Germany. After being honorably discharged, Scott returned to CU where he graduated with a degree in journalism-business.   In 1974 Scott began his career working at the Montrose Daily Press. He became the third-generation publisher of his family, and the fourth publisher of the Montrose Daily Press.    Scott was a very active member in the community. He was a lifetime Elks member, and served on dozens of committees..   Scott met the love of his life, Carol, in 1975 and they were married soon after. He felt blessed to become a dad to the three children from a previous marriage. Scott and Carol later welcomed two additional children to their family. Together they all loved taking long distance road trips in the six-pack cab over camper and camping in the Cimarrons.   Upon selling the Daily Press and retiring in 1997, Scott and Carol purchased a 5th-wheel and began traveling together along with their dog Emma. But after discovering retirement was not for him, Scott started driving for Hertz and Mountain Limo which he loved. He also was employed for 11 years at Safeway.   Those who knew Scott, knew of him by his generosity, kindnesses, thoughtfulness, his wittiness and his amazingly wonderful great big smile!   Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate his life. -   That's all for today, thank you for listening! For more information on any of these stories visit us at montrosepress.com.   And don't forget to check out our sponsor, Elevate Internet. Visit them at elevateinternet.com to learn more.   For more than 137 years, The Montrose Daily Press has been dedicated to shining a light on all the issues that matter to our community. Go to montrosepress.com to subscribe for just $1.99 per week for our digital edition. You'll get unlimited access to every story, feature, and special section. Thank you and remember to tune in again next time on montrosepress.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. 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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 67, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: "Court" Briefs 1: A stenographer employed to transcribe an official verbatim record of legal proceedings. a court reporter. 2: Marsupial term for a self-appointed tribunal that parodies existing principles of law. a kangaroo court. 3: It's a special judicial assembly with power over the administration of estates and wills of deceased people. probate court. 4: Law students try mock hypothetical legal cases in this kind of court. moot court. 5: AKA amicus curiae, it's someone not party to the litigation but who offers information pertinent to the case. a friend of the court. Round 2. Category: Food Chain 1: Offering "Home Style Meals" and a line of frozen entrees, this chain is headquartered in Colorado, not Massachusetts. Boston Market. 2: In 1979 this chain introduced its Happy Meal. McDonald's. 3: P.F. Chang's is an upscale bistro specializing in the cuisine of this country. China. 4: "Dip Into Something Different" at the Melting Pot, found across the nation, and specializing in this Swiss dish. fondue. 5: Featuring the Famous Bloomin' Onion, this restaurant also offers a Joey Menu for kids. Outback. Round 3. Category: Words In Harry Potter Titles 1: A person deprived of liberty (you didn't think we'd actually go for Azkaban, did you?). prisoner. 2: Last name of U.S. Chief Justice Harlan or biographer Irving. stone. 3: A private room in a house, or a John Grisham novel about a death row prisoner. a chamber. 4: A non-reigning male member of a royal family who may prefer to drive a "little red corvette". a prince. 5: A southwest city founded in 1870, and remember, "Harry Potter and the Wonders of Yuma" was never written. Phoenix. Round 4. Category: Pro Sports Teams In Other Words 1: Major League Soccer in the sun:The Milky Way orAndromeda. the Los Angeles Galaxy. 2: Football by the Erie Canal:President Clinton,software guy Gates. the Buffalo Bills. 3: Women's basketball, Texas style:Shoemaker-Levy,Halley's. the Comets. 4: The NBA in a state that meets at Four Corners:Dixieland, bebopor swing. the Jazz. 5: Baseball in Missouri:Henry VIII,Richard III. the Kansas City Royals. Round 5. Category: Ice Cream 1: Amaretto Almond Crunch and Blueberry Crumble are limited edition flavors of this ice cream with an umlaut in its name. Häagen-Dazs. 2: Originally without a stick, this ice cream bar was named in 1921 by future candy magnate Russell Stover. Eskimo Pie. 3: 2005 was the 20th birthday of this restaurant's Blizzard, a soft-serve treat. Dairy Queen. 4: The ice cream cone was popularized at the 1904 World's Fair in this U.S. city. St. Louis. 5: Harry Burt started this co. whose 1st white truck used a set of bells from the family bobsled. Good Humor. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

Welcome to the Mess Hall Podcast, part of the Alberta Podcast Network, Locally grown. Community supported. Avery and Lena try Easter goodies: L'il Debbie cakes, marshmallow candy, Eggies, Russell Stover, and Cream Egg coffee cream.  Out bonus is hibiscus moonshine cocktail.   Follow us and send a message at: Twitter @themesshallpod Facebook @messhallpodcas Email messhallpodcast@gmail.com We want to tell you about ATB's new podcast - The Future Of. Join Todd Hirsch, ATB’s Vice President and Chief Economist, as he connects with special guests who offer unique and useful perspectives about the future. Explore how our economy and communities can not only brace for change, but embrace the opportunity it creates. From the future of women in business to the changing nature of work itself, The Future Of helps us understand what’s coming, and what we need to do today to get the tomorrow we want. Featuring two episodes each month, plus bonus episodes, The Future Of includes interviews with top community and business leaders from Alberta and around the world.  Subscribe to The Future Of in the Apple Store, Google Play, Spotify and everywhere podcasts are found, and connect to ask your questions about the future by emailing thefutureof@atb.com. This episode is brought to you by Park Power, your friendly, local utilities provider in Alberta. Offering Internet, Electricity, and Natural Gas with low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. In Alberta, you get to choose who to buy your internet, electricity, and natural gas from. If you choose Park Power, you are choosing a positive local business. Plus, Park Power shares it's profits with local not-for-profits that are working to make a difference for their communities. Shopping local is very important to Park Power’s owner, Kris Kasawski, and we love local here at the Alberta Podcast Network, so it’s a great fit. Learn more at parkpower.ca

It's all about food this week as Matt and Eric get to the bottom of what makes brunch "brunch" and provide the definitive ranking of the chocolates in Russell Stover's Valentine's Day heart boxes. Plus: the return of Weird News

To kickoff "Clearing the Waivers", we recap the action from the last couple of Chiefs games after a couple hard fought wins ended with the Chiefs in the driver's seat in the AFC. Next we start getting into the Christmas spirit by sharing our sports themed "All I Want for Christmas" wish lists. We round it out with a new segment called "Who Asked You?" where we answer questions we found on the internet that were meant for someone else. We then kickoff the Shenanigans with a Travis Kelce inspired DFA question. That's followed by a Keep, Trade, Cut of your grandparents snack dish goodies (shelled mixed nuts, butter mints, and Russell Stover's Chocolates). Which takes us to our Waiver Wire draft where we prepare our minds for the best things about Winter. Finally we share our Best Bets for the week. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you're up to date on the latest releases as well as following us at our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1vrs0zUmWVMgKBTxDsZoew) Time Codes: Chiefs 2 Week Recap (1:13) "All I Want for Christmas" (16:30) "Who Asked You?" (31:08) Designated for Assignment (48:04) Keep, Trade, Cut (1:00:53) Waiver Wire: Best Parts About Winter (1:09:40) Best Bets (1:30:28)

Pricilla brings back the man of the hour Russell Stover for some Christmas treats. Will we be able to shelve these goodies or will Russel hit the dumpster again? Find out on this week's Candy World! This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Christmas Rap Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In today's episode, I shared messages of inspiration from American chemist and entrepreneur, Russell Stover who was the founder of Russell Stover Candies. Never give up on your hopes and dreams! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ann-miller444/support

It's time for another spooky Halloween episode of You Tried Dat??.  This year's snacks are extra scary as the crew tries 3 sugar free candies: Russell Stover Sugar Free Caramels, Eda's Butterscotch, and Reese's Sugar Free Mini Peanut Butter Cups.  They also discuss haunted houses, amorous green ghosts, and lazy Frankensteins.

On this week's Walk Around the Block, we talk some loose ends and fall decorating.Show notes: Real-life Russell-Stover couple has the most chocolaty wedding: https://www.today.com/food/real-life-russell-stover-couple-had-chocolaty-wedding-t192335Science says decorating will make you happier: https://www.today.com/home/decorating-christmas-early-makes-you-happier-science-says-t119186

Daniel Egli is the Chief Financial Officer at Russell Stover Chocolates, based in Kansas City.  His journey began in Switzerland where be grew up and worked out of college.   Egli worked for Proctor and Gamble for 14 years mostly in his native Switzerland before moving to Boston to serve as head of financial planning and analysis for P&G.   He was hired by Russell Stover in December of 2017 as CFO, responsible for finance and accounting, procurement, supply chain planning and IT.   Joel spoke with Daniel about his responsibilities, leadership and the culture at Russell Stover.   TRANSCRIPT: Joel Goldberg: My guest on this episode is Daniel Egli. He is the Chief Financial Officer at Russell Stover chocolates and we have had this podcast scheduled in the works for a very long time. Joel Goldberg: We just didn't think when we scheduled it that will be we will be in these times, but that's the world that we're living in Daniel, thanks for joining the podcast. Daniel Egli: Thank you Joel, for having me.  Joel Goldberg: It’s good to it's good to catch up. And I know way back to normal times you and I went for coffee on the plaza. And we had bad at an event before that.  Joel Goldberg: So I do, as is the case on this podcast and I've told you this I like to think more, you know, big picture bigger concept. So I don't want to get too tied up with with how things are going. But we'll talk about it a little bit because, as this is released. Joel Goldberg: A little bit after we've recorded this you know people are still adjusting to these times, and new normals, but how have you through all this and with your, your position of Russell Stover handled all the changing times. Daniel Egli: It’s been it's been crazy, you know, we've been working from home now for two months, it's certainly been a big change. Daniel Egli: But, you know, on a positive note. The think, you know, we're still making chocolate and the business keeps on going. The organization has definitely adapted well working remotely. And on a personal note, they've enjoyed spending more time with my family. So, so there's positives as well. Joel Goldberg: There’s positives to everything. I really believe that. And I know for Joel Goldberg: For some situations, many situations, that's easier said than done, but the family time truly has been great. My wife was talking about that recently. I mean, I'm never home.  I was home for Mother's Day from, from the moment we woke up to the moment we went to bed versus if I was lucky to be in town. Joel Goldberg: You know there for a couple hours and then hopefully home for dinner. So there's been a lot of positives to, you know, you said something that's interesting to me, you said, while we're still making chocolate. And I think that when when there's a lot of stress eating going on. Joel Goldberg: You know, and so I find myself. Definitely having more of a sweet tooth and you know that maybe maybe a few extra Bourbons is my choice and definitely a lot of a lot of chocolate but I assume that you are seeing plenty of demand for your product still Daniel Egli: Yeah, I mean, people still eat chocolate in these times maybe even, even more so in these times, right, I mean you maybe want to treat yourself. Daniel Egli: More and more often, when you say that. Oh, man. Yeah, well, that's, that's what we're here for. Joel Goldberg: Exactly. That's what you're here for. So there's so much I want to talk to you about in terms of your background. Joel Goldberg: And also in terms of culture of Russell Stover that was really the the original reason for why I wanted to have you on I'll, I'll preface, all of this by saying that you and I met at an event. Joel Goldberg: And you may remember now better than me. I feel like it was February I don't, I don't remember, but it's right. Yeah, yeah. I've been, you know, a while back. Joel Goldberg: And it was funny because I was moderating a panel of a bunch of executives, I was Scott havens, who many people know how to organize this at mariner wealth and Scott's with hub international and it was that marriage or wealth and he talked about what what I was going to ask everybody, you know, kind of going Joel Goldberg: Down the line in terms of answers and perspectives and in front of an audience. Joel Goldberg: And I think one of the questions was a baseball themed question in the front. I could see and hear the panic in your voice about it. Do I need to talk about baseball and and I assured, you know. And that was true for even now podcast that has the title rounding the bases. So this isn't important. But I figured my listeners will get a kick out of it on a scale of one to 10. What is your baseball knowledge. Daniel Egli: Well, I'm still probably like two or three, I would say.  Joel Goldberg: Better. It was my way of leading to the fact that you are, for sure. The first guest that I had on the show that is from Switzerland, and I'm sure that that people heard the accent a little bit. So can you give a little bit of a background of how you ended up in the states and then eventually a Russell Stover as as a kid that grew up in Switzerland. Daniel Egli: Yeah, sure, sure. Well, I've been here in Kansas City with Russell Stover since December 17 but I actually worked out of Boston before joining Russell Stover So working with Gillette as part of the Procter and Gamble company I've been with Procter and Gamble for about 14 years working mostly in Europe, Geneva Zurich spent some time in the UK and then Daniel Egli: Joined the Gillette business unit in Boston. So that's how I love to the United States. And then I was approached the you know about the the opportunity of Russell Stover that's that's kind of how I got to Kansas City certainly never thought that would you know, live in Kansas City. But here I am enjoying it. Joel Goldberg: Yeah, I mean, it's always one of my favorite questions, not so much where you live, but just, could you have envisioned doing what you're doing when you grew up, or maybe better phrased. What were what were the dreams of the young Daniel Egli. Daniel Egli: Well you know I as a high school student I spent a year in Canada, an exchange some year and ever since I have this desire to, you know, experience other countries and not just travel, they were on vacation, but also live and work in other countries. So Daniel Egli: Since then, I was really aiming to have a an international career. And when I finished my studies join Procter and Gamble, which, you know, as you know, is an international company that offers. International career opportunities so was kind of from a pretty young age on my desire. Joel Goldberg: So I'll backtrack, just a little bit and I would I would assume that Canada, much more similar to the United States than Switzerland or maybe not, I'm not sure.  Daniel Egli: No, it is very similar to the United States. All that I think many Canadians like to make highlight the differences, but yes. It's pretty similar in terms of the lifestyle that we see the language. Same where i where i was i was in the western part of Canada so Joel Goldberg: It was speaking part of where we're in. We're in Western Canada where you and I wasn't in Vancouver Island. Okay. Joel Goldberg: Beautiful, beautiful. Yes. Yeah, sounds sound awful. And I remember you talking about that when we went for coffee truly one of the most beautiful areas in all of North America. Daniel Egli: For anyone and and for me, having I've got really two connections. I guess to Canada one Daniel Egli: I like to call myself quarter Canadian which basically translates into my grandmother emigrated to Canada, when she was a kid and she was the only one in a big family that ended up in the United States. Daniel Elgi: Once she got married and all the rest of them. To this day, if they're alive or their, their offspring are still in Canada. So, you know, we would go up to Canada from time to time. Not as much now. Joel Goldberg: As kids and then having a covered a lot of hockey for years. So I go up there and I've been a pretty much all the NHL cities and then we go in normal years. Not this year, I guess. Joel Goldberg: We go to Toronto once a year. So it is a, it's a different world up there. But that's still a lot of similarities to to hear what what did that experience for you in molding you being an exchange student very far from home. How did that multi think to where you're at today. Daniel Egli: Well, you know, I think it has a pretty big impact on the young person. I mean, you're definitely way out of your comfort zone when you you know I was 17 years old when I when I left there and Daniel Egli: You, you obviously learn to kind of find your own way and the become more independent more mature. So yeah, I mean it certainly had a big impact. The think for me personally, I made a big step forward in that year and that I noticed that when I came back and you know you Daniel Egli: Kind of, talk to your friends that were in the same place during that time and the, you know, this kind of, okay, how, how far you've come as a, as a person, how much you've developed mature. Joel Goldberg: Was the was the interest in finance and obviously the chief finance officer at at Russell Stover now. And, you know, have all the financial history from Procter and Gamble and even before that, what was it always a Joel Goldberg: Driver a passion to go towards, towards that. And the things the finance world. Daniel Egli: I studied international business. So I was not something that I had in mind. At the very beginning when I when I entered university but Daniel Egli: Yeah, it says just kind of through kind of trial and error different internships and you know different conversations kind of ended up in the in that in that area. Joel Goldberg: And it's so now here you are in the, in the world of chocolate. Chocolate needs finance, I guess, and and so You know, you said before you never envisioned that you would end up in Kansas City, but not only you in Kansas City, you're working for a very famous company what what do you love about working in Russell Stover and beyond the chocolate. Joel Goldberg: Which probably everybody that you know asks about chocolate or or that type of stuff. You got to be a very popular guy at Christmas time, I would imagine what what what do you like about working at Russell Stover Daniel Egli: You know, I, you know, it's certainly a very interesting brand has been around for 100 years It's we're currently going through a transformation, really, you know, there's a lot of changes that happened in terms of consumer preferences, the way Daniel Egli: You know shoppers shop nowadays. So it's really for me comes down to making an impact on a on a brand that consumers love that they know that has a long history and really having that impact and, you know, Daniel Egli: Hopefully, you know, to the positive sense that, you know, finding a profitable way to grow in the future and the to continue to Daniel Egli: The to make a good chocolates that PETA. People want so so that's what it comes down to, for me, and how, how have things changed. I mean, Joel Goldberg: Nothing obviously in the world. I'm not talking about pandemic, but nothing in the world today is the same for a company that was around 100 years ago would have been sort of the biggest changes. Joel Goldberg: In recent years for Russell Stover and the challenges of of keeping up with the time so i mean i chocolate good chocolates good chocolate. Joel Goldberg: That I hope and would think would never change. But, but I know it's not that simple either Daniel Egli: Yeah, no, definitely. I mean, you can look at this from different angles. I mean, there's, you know, the competitive landscape has changed so consumers have different choices. Daniel Egli: Nowadays, there's new new products, new brands on the market. So that's, that's one aspect. Daniel Egli: And then the other aspect is also how people shop. You know, if you know probably even now it's it's it's even accelerating, but people shop in a different way. Nowadays, many people shop online or they they go to different retailers. So that's also something that we need to adjust to and adapt. Joel Goldberg: Again, I think that it helps when you have a brand name, An institutional name like a Russell Stover that Joel Goldberg: Nothing's guaranteed right i mean good product and everything you're talking about matters but but what does it mean to have the Russell Stover name Daniel Egli: Well, I think it's a huge asset. I mean, it's, it's a, you know, it's something. It's a brand that consumers trust that consumers know and i think that's that's an asset that we're You know, we're capitalizing on. I mean we we have a big opportunity, I think in terms of, you know, the brand awareness and Daniel Egli: You know, obviously focused on bringing new innovation that that help us grow in the future. One of those examples is sugar free, sugar free businesses doing Daniel Egli: phenomenally well and has been doing well for the last few years. And I think that's just one of the aspects that is in our favor in terms of changing consumer tastes and demands that we can satisfy Joel Goldberg: You obviously have a big role at Russell Stover and to the topics that I love to talk about certainly on this podcast and then also to Joel Goldberg: You know, to audiences when I'm speaking our leadership and culture. Both are obviously elements that are extremely important to you in your world. My first question to you regarding that is about leadership and Joel Goldberg: One, how, how many people are you overseeing and then the maybe the deeper question and one that I always like to ask is, when you come into a new role when you're new to an organization. Joel Goldberg: I'm always fascinated by those initial discussions and you know how you build trust with your team and and you know adapt to that situation and Joel Goldberg: And being the new guy, so to speak. So how many people, and what were those early days like for you.  Daniel Egli: Yeah, well, you know, I’m besides finance also responsible for it procurement and supply chain planning. So it's a group of about a little over 100 people Daniel Egli: Mostly based here in Kansas City and and yeah you know the first few days, I have to say that was a you know it's it's it was a big change for me. You know, I Daniel Egli: I worked for the same company for you know 14 years and, you know, you kind of know the culture, you know, even even go to a different office. They're always kind of commonalities and Daniel Egli: You know when you change company, obviously you don't have that familiarity. So, so it was you know spent a lot of time talking to different people meeting people and It's so obviously a lot of new information you have to absorb and a lot of it has to do with getting to know the organization, besides getting to know the business, obviously. Joel Goldberg: And then what for you were the keys in building those relationships with your employees as, as I'm sure they're sitting there saying, you know, who Joel Goldberg: Who is this. Who is this new guy and you know, and this guy isn't from here and and of course you've been in the States, a long time, but I don't care. Joel Goldberg: I don't care if you're coming from another place and other shop in town. You're the new guy and everybody's looking Joel Goldberg: You know, what's my new boss, like what is, what is it going to be like to interact with. So what are, what were some of the strategies that you had coming in to build that rapport with your people. Daniel Egli: And you know, it's, it's, you know, I've tried to be very open and, you know, communicate the log to share Daniel Egli: Share with my organization more about my background where I'm at, where I am as a person what what my values are so that really making an extra effort to share more about me so they they know you know Daniel Egli: me as a person and and also being open, you know, really. Daniel Egli: Having an open to also encouraging people to to come up when they have questions or when they have an issue and and yeah, trying to do everything I could to to get the communication going and to maybe yeah, make make make people comfortable in speaking coming up with to me.  Joel Goldberg: I Want to go back to a little bit of the pandemic, as we're recording this. What have been some of your strategies in terms of communication in a world that we're living in which, which has been dominated by zoom or whatever your, you know, whatever your choice platform is Daniel Egli: Yeah. Well, we certainly spent more time communicating. So we, you know, it starts with the executive team where we have a daily connect instead of just the weekly Daniel Egli: Meeting and then with my team as well. It's just, you know, spending quite a lot of time connecting with people. One on one or in smaller groups and making sure that Daniel Egli: Yeah, we all kind of stay connected we know what we're working on and and not only from a business standpoint, but also checking in how people have people doing you know it's it's obviously it's been this this stressful time and people Daniel Egli: Process this in different ways. You have the full spectrum you have some people that are worried about the virus situation you have others that are less so. So it's just kind of figuring that out and Daniel Egli: That's kind of the approach I took.  Joel Goldberg: I think you're there been so many lessons to learn in this to our their elements of communication or the way that they you have gone about your business. During these these unique times I guess I could call it that, that you'll take and not just learn from but but implement or other elements of what's going on now. That'll be part of the future. Daniel Egli: And you know, I think. So we have more shorter meetings, but more frequent which I have to say, that's fine. Shorter meetings to be more productive. And that's, that's something that I think that I would want to continue Daniel Egli: I think also having giving people flexibility, you know, maybe having giving people more room to work from home. When they when they need to, or when they want to, because I think we've shown that we can get the work done. Productivity, I think, is still in a good place. And I think that that is something that is of value. Joel Goldberg: Yeah, I'm completely fascinated by what this looks like, you know, next year, five year whenever this is all done. Joel Goldberg: Just the way the world changes and you know the way office space changes and communication and all that we've certainly had our eyes open. Joel Goldberg: To a lot of different elements. Oh, one more thing pandemic related to a minute. I think what you know is so interesting about these times, is this is not just a Joel Goldberg: A certain cities problem or a certain countries problem. Everyone in some form or another is dealing with this around the world. What do you hear from back home in Switzerland. Daniel Egli: And yeah, it looked at said it's a similar situation is here. People you know restaurants were closed shops were closed are now starting to to reopen Daniel Egli: I think it's fairly similar. I have to say it was not as strict as the situation in Italy. So, you know,  Not, not quite as bad as that but the I think pretty comparable to how things were handled here in Kansas City area. Joel Goldberg: All right, I want to get to my baseball themed questions which once again I assured Daniel would not be baseball questions. I assure that to every guest but Joel Goldberg: If he is saying that the baseball knowledge is somewhere around a two or three out of 10 this will not be anything about baseball strategy. Joel Goldberg: baseball predictions or anything of that matter. I'm in the baseball prediction business, I guess, and I give up after what's going on during the pandemic. I'm not going to try either, but the baseball theme question is this. Professionally speaking Joel Goldberg: You know, in all your years and I'm, I'm looking through the LinkedIn profile and whether it be the 14 years of Procter and Gamble, I should I should do a quick sidebar here. Joel Goldberg: It says that you are a financial analyst know three to five for financial animal analysis and planning Western Europe denture care and whitening. I didn't so Joel Goldberg: That's that's unique background for a guy that found Russell Stover I would think. Daniel Egli: Yeah, well, let's say it was a interesting business to work on. Definitely. Yeah. Joel Goldberg: That was the maybe one of the stars of the career. Like, I guess. Yes. Many years ago, so I'm assuming that that's not the big home run. Joel Goldberg: But the question, what's the biggest home run. You've had professionally in your career or in Joel Goldberg: In layman's or non baseball terms would spend the biggest moment for you. What's been that you know that the huge impactful moment in your career. Daniel Egli: Yeah, sure. Well, you know, I, I would say that, you know, I've been very fortunate to grow throughout my career and, you know, assuming Daniel Egli: More responsibilities as I changed into different roles. So I would say that at any you know those different stages, there were always kind of those homerun moments, but you know when I reflected this today, I would certainly say that you know I love the role that I'm in right now. Daniel Egli: For me, you know, being able to shape the direction the strategy of real Stover and starting to see the results of that work that's that's been hugely satisfying. You know, we had a good year in 2019 in terms of the business results. And also, frankly, from an organization standpoint. So you know we measure that organization health via a survey quarterly survey. Daniel Egli: And, you know, we've made some really good progress. And that's, you know, I'm proud of that the progress that we're able to make here at Russel Stover. Joel Goldberg: Okay, so that's the the positives. Let's go to the negative, which I don't necessarily view as a negative i. The swing and miss question to me. Joel Goldberg: Is essentially a learning experience. You know what, what, what's something you missed on that you learn from. And I think we grow from those that that's my personal opinion. So what's a big swing and miss. You've taken in your career. And what did you learn from this Daniel Egli: Well, I would say that, you know, some of the most important decisions I make our people relate to them, you know, hiring decision. Daniel Egli: And moving people into different roles, maybe for all being the responsibilities. So, you know, as you do that, you obviously take risks and you know in many, many times. This worked out well. But, you know, obviously it's not the 100% success rate. Daniel Egli: So sometimes those decisions don't work out as planned, and You know that's that's what I would say to that to the learning for me, you know, in terms of hiring. For instance, you know, there's certainly and methods to, you know, how you conduct an interview, there's Daniel Egli: Certain best practices. You can follow in terms of having several people interview person references, etc. But I think there's also the maybe the the less tangible part which is maybe your, your gut feel. And your, your instincts that I feel are equally important as you as you make those decisions. And that's certainly something that, you know, over the years, and Daniel Egli: I have kind of improved on our learned on from from experience.  Joel Goldberg: Yeah, I just want to follow up on that, because that's that's always fascinating to me too. How much, how much do you weigh that gut feeling. Daniel Egli: Well, you know, I, I'm more an analytical person and focus more on kind of the facts and all that, but I think there is an element of judgment because obviously when you interview people you only see them for a very limited amount of time and Joel Goldberg: Some people are very articulate and others maybe struggle a little bit more right to convince you in a in a short period of time. So I think that's, that's something that over time. I, I kind of refined, more and I find that I could be more maybe use that for the more I rely more on my instinct now than I did earlier in my career. Definitely. Yeah. Joel Goldberg: So intrigued by that. Just on a side note, because in the baseball one. I think it's true in anything you have sort of your Joel Goldberg: Non numbers go by the gut. In in in athletics. It's usually the former players that they trust their eyes and then you might have sort of the younger or the new school that that have the numbers. And what happens over time is Joel Goldberg: Eventually, those that trust the numbers. Joel Goldberg: Will start to go a little bit of the gut instinct and those that that live on the instinct start to learn more about the numbers and he kind of start to marry some of that together, so it's Joel Goldberg: I think if there's always kind of a, a harmony to that when you can when you can when you can blend it all together and use it all as tools. So this is my take. But Joel Goldberg: The final baseball. Question is what I call the culture question and and and I'd like to put it in terms of Russell Stover because I’m I'm interested in in the culture there. We know about chocolate but it's small ball. Meaning, what are the little things. Joel Goldberg: That add up to the big things in baseball terms. It's not all about the homerun I call it you know the little bits of foundation. What make you who you are or culture, the backbone of the company. What is small ball. What are the little things that matter at Russell Stover Daniel Egli: Yeah, I think you're, you're right, the kind of the link to culture, you know, Daniel Egli: So reflected on that. I think it's really walking the talk and culture. You know, we have a Daniel Egli: We have documented our values, our culture. You know, it's a nice piece of paper, but in the end. What really matters is that the day today and how you show up with your team and how the rest of the leadership team shows up with their teams. Daniel Egli: So it's really the small things that you do, day in, day out, that are consistent with those values that we have all agreed on. So that could be, you know, sending a thank you note to somebody who's done a nice job or recognizing somebody in a town hall meeting. Daniel Egli: Things like that is small, small things that are, you know, it's just consistency point consistency with the values and that's what that's what I would highlight i think that's that's the important aspect of the culture, not so much what you say it is, but it's what you do, day in, day out. Joel Goldberg: Really interesting and couldn't agree more. So that's it. Joel Goldberg: It's my favorite question actually, because there's never one simple answer to that everybody has so many different perspectives, but Joel Goldberg: I haven't heard a lot of the you know the handwritten note or the personalization and all that and and how far it goes. Okay. Joel Goldberg: For final questions I have not discussed these with you and else I don't say that in any way to to scare you, or anything like that but Joel Goldberg: Oftentimes these are and it's what I call my rounding the basis for final questions there. They can be light hearted, they might not be. But they're, they're kind of things that popped into my head. Joel Goldberg: As I'm going over the course of an interview. And so the the first one that that I would ask you is, in terms of sports. We talked about Joel Goldberg: Not growing up with baseball. I actually, I think I asked you this in person. But what was the sport. What were the sports growing up that you enjoyed in Switzerland. Daniel Egli: Well, I used to play handball when it was young and then it was a little bit older in high school I started playing rugby and picked it up in Canada and played that when it came back. Daniel Egli: So those are the sports a it actively I was a ski. I like outdoor sports hiking, skiing,dabble a little bit and golf, although not very successfully. Joel Goldberg: It sounds like you and I could golf together. Because, because, because dabbling is being generous. For me, it never goes well, but it's still fun so it's it's nice to get outside always Joel Goldberg: Say that much. Okay, the obvious question. My second question is we round the bases favorite, favorite product or chocolate. Joel Goldberg: For you at Russell Stover assuming that you do enjoy chocolate.  Daniel Egli: I do enjoy chocolate. Yeah, well, you know, the, the, the product when when I Daniel Egli: Start with your product that most surprised me was our sugar free products and they test taste really surprisingly good. I mean, considering they don't contain any sugar. It's Stevia sweetened so I really love our sugar free line. Joel Goldberg: And like I would agree with that and an important one. By the way, too. Right. I mean, in, in a world with Joel Goldberg: With you know diabetes and other issues that that that becomes a great option for for so many third question, as we round the bases. It's more of a geography or culture question actually two biggest differences and similarities to Kansas City and Switzerland. Daniel Egli: In Terms of culture, and well, I would say, what's the first thing that comes to mind is, I think, a strong work ethic. I think that's, you know, Daniel Egli: Something that I hear often about people when people talk about the Midwest and that's something that I would say applies to to the Swiss as well. Daniel Egli: Yeah, I would say, kind of a work ethic kind of down to earth mentality that that that's the first thing that comes to mind.  Joel Goldberg: What’s the, what's the kind of traffic and population and everyday living how, how those different Daniel Egli: Oh, well that's very different. I mean you know you. I'm sure you know, for those who have traveled to Europe, they'll know i mean you have much less space in Europe, it's more densely populated then here in Kansas City. Daniel Egli: You have a lot of space. I mean, obviously also around Kansas City. But there's, you know, it's the layout of the city is very different. It's much more oriented towards you know, using the car is Daniel Egli:no shortage of parking spots and it's it's a different lifestyle definitely in Switzerland. It's much more, you know, you walk in a city or use your bicycle or public transport and and here it's it's all designed around using your car. Joel Goldberg: It's a different world for sure over there and and really you know my opinion of amazing when I've not been to Switzerland. So I'd love to add that to the list. I guess the closest I have then will be will be France and Paris. And of course, you know, and Joel Goldberg: In that world over there. You hop on a train and you can, you know, get through to a number of countries in any given day, which is Joel Goldberg: I don't know. I don't know what what we have like that here. I guess it's kind of like like being in Boston, where you live and being able to hop on a train and get to New York, or DC or whatever it is, but Joel Goldberg: We don't really have anything quite like that. Okay. Final question the walk off question and it's a Russel Stover question for you with, with all the history of this great company and the brand name, where, where do you see this going Joel Goldberg: 10 years 20 years down the road so often I have guests on this this podcast that are Joel Goldberg: That are startups and they've got these dreams of hitting a big Russell Stover obviously has been big for a long time. But as you suggested Joel Goldberg: In this episode, that there's constant evolution. You can't stay still, the market changes, where do you see the world going in terms of chocolate in terms of Russell silver and then the next 10-20 years Daniel Egli: Look, I'm very optimistic about the future of Russell silver. I think that brand is as well. No, I think there's many opportunities for us to grow still Daniel Egli: So obviously we have a successful sugar free align that continues to grow. We have strengths and other parts of the business. So the Valentine arts or, you know, Easter rabbits and our gift box that you may enjoy in the in the Christmas period. Daniel Egli: So I think that for me, it's, it's about, you know, coming up with innovation that you know make the brand rejuvenate the brand, make it Daniel Egli: More relevant to also to to a younger consumer group and getting getting more people to buy Russell silver chocolate. I think we we have, you know, some interesting you know innovation in the pipeline and I'm looking forward to seeing those in the market place soon. Joel Goldberg: Well, it's always changing. I know that. And then some things of course will in some form or another. Always stay the same. I mean, there, there are Joel Goldberg: People have certain elements of sweets and chocolate that they will always love there there we can call whatever we want guilty pleasure, whatever, whatever it is that, that'll always be around, so it's it's interesting to see. Joel Goldberg: How things are going to change how they evolve and certainly you talked about it before, too, in terms of in terms of selling and online and all that the world will will continue to change so well. Joel Goldberg: That these are my two hopes and promises one hope we can get out for coffee again when when the time is come down or when they become safer and and what I, you know, I've got this like, you know, thought or hope that I can at least get your baseball interest from like a 2 to a 4 Daniel Egli: I'll work on my baseball and all its yeah but looking looking forward to the season, starting at some point.Hopefully I can get out there and watch the game, some time.  Joel Goldberg: Well, I'll help you with that. Not that you need the help, but you know, I'll try to do my part, I don't need to convert you or anything like that. I just want to make sure that I've at least tried to do my part in this one is not all about baseball and but you know it's a bit of my world, so to speak, so Joel Goldberg: Yeah yeah hey we both have we both have jobs that people can understand or at least brands that they understand. So, you know, certainly people always want to talk baseball with me and I'm Joel Goldberg: Sure, there's not a day that goes by that that people don't ask you something. Chocolate related, but hopefully this was a conversation more than that. And it was Joel Goldberg: It was great to be able to dive into the the culture and in your background. It's been a long time coming. So Daniel. I really appreciate you spending the time I'm glad you're here in Kansas City, and I Joel Goldberg: Can officially say that my first ever Swiss guest on rounding the bases. It took like 90 episodes was Daniel Egli, so it's groundbreaking for me. But hey, I appreciate you spending the time best of health to you and your family and I look forward to seeing you soon.  Daniel Egli: My pleasure. Thank you. Joel Goldberg: That's going to do it for another episode of rounding the bases, I'm Joel over. You can reach me at joelgoldbergmedia.com you can email at info@joelgoldbergmedia.com or find me on social media. I'm all over the place there. Joel Goldberg: Thanks for listening. I'd love it if you jump on to and give a five star rating on iTunes hope to catch you next time on rounding the bases.        

For 14 years, Joe Sullivan, co-founder of Gorilla 76, a St. Louis-based industrial marketing agency and his team have helped mid-sized B2B manufacturers identify, attract, engage and drive sales opportunities with customers. The company uses a combination of positioning, content marketing, search engine optimization, website development, and sales enablement, among others. Prior to founding Gorilla 76, Joe worked as an art director for Schupp Company, whose clients include MillerCoors and Russell Stover. He earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Advertising Design and Business Marketing from Washington University in St. Louis.

Danny Crunkle, owner of Dan-Dee-Can-Dee, is merging his company with Hershel Crackleberry his biggest competitor. On hand to witness Danny's news are his soft son Goobar, nutty ex-wife Sister Godiva, creamy girlfriend Coco, crunchy attorney Fanny Farmer and brittle chocolatier Russell Stover. Before Danny finishes his announcement gun shots ring out, a body falls and everyone scrambles for a piece of Danny's will. Who poisoned Danny’s sweet deal and can his brother, rumbled detective Rick the Dick, be able to establish means and motive with this sketchy gang of suspects? This zany addition to Murder Cafe's radio theatre is exactly what your sweet tooth needs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frank-marquette/support

Sen. Bernie Sanders destroyed the field in Nevada, winning the Democratic caucus handily. In response, media has gone crazy. Did they not know he was a socialist, or did they just realize what being a socialist means for the nation? Tony Katz (http://facebook.com/tonykatzradio) hosts the Eat! Drink! Smoke! (http://facebook.com/eatdrinksmoke) podcast, presented by Fanimation.com (http://fanimation.com). Today, they review Aberfeldy single malt scotch and the Davidoff 50th Year Diademas Finas. The podcast is recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar (http://blendbarcigar.com) in Indianapolis, IN. Russell Stover, the company that makes the Easter candy you love, has now come out with white fudge bunnies that also taste like blue rasperry. Why would they do such a thing? Fingers Malloy has choice words for Costco, while April D. Gregory has a creepy story about Southwest Airlines. When raising children, what matters most? And how do you raise them to have purpose, or a sense of self, in a maddening PC world?

Coot/Blujet talks about Gentrification, the Opiod Crisis, nasty ass Russell Stover, and much more. Subscribe to the Ratchtelligence on Spotify, Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, Castbox and anywhere podcasts are downloaded. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datboycoot/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/datboycoot/support

After 15 years as the Kansas City Chiefs' punter, Dustin Colquitt is a Super Bowl champion. The Knoxville native, who played at Tennessee, joins the podcast to discuss the Chiefs' comeback victory over the San Francisco 49ers. He also talks about his visit to the pediatric wing of the University of Kansas Hospital, through his partnership with Russell Stover, to give gifts and candy to patients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For corporations, not everything about getting together is Russell Stover chocolates and long-stemmed roses. So to celebrate the Brew’s Merger Week (keep reading for today’s big piece)...Today on Business Casual: Axios Business Editor and author of the Pro Rata newsletter Dan Primack explains why mergers and acquisitions happen...and why they don’t.In addition to figuring out what today’s M&A means for bull market health, in the episode we...Navigate where the biggest red flags are for today’s megadeals, from unpredictable antitrust regulation to political nationalism to the 2020 electionDetermine the next big space for consolidationParse out the logistics of some of the most outlandish deals the internet’s dreamt up (looking at you, Apple/Tesla)Plus, Primack explains what options are left for Harry’s now that the FTC sued to block Edgewell’s acquisition of the razor maker—and then called off the deal. (FYI, this was recorded riiiight before Edgewell pulled the plug.)

News from: Atari, Russell Stover, Cipher Skin, Webroot, Zvelo, Ping Identity, Red Canary, Coalfire, Intelisecure and a lot more! Space Invaders or Pac-Man? An Atari hotel is coming to town, and we can’t wait. Russell Stover is leaving town, and that’s probably best for my diet anyway. Colorado is #1 for… robocalls? Cipher Skin is not a porn company. Zvelo talks the future of ad tech. Ping talks the future of passwords (hint: less). Red Canary talks .Net. Coalfire talks buffer overflows. And Intelisecure talks AI for security. Support us on Patreon! Fun swag available - all proceeds will directly support the Colorado = Security infrastructure. Come join us on the new Colorado = Security Slack channel to meet old and new friends. Sign up for our mailing list on the main site to receive weekly updates - https://www.colorado-security.com/. If you have any questions or comments, or any organizations or events we should highlight, contact Alex and Robb at info@colorado-security.com This week’s news: Join the Colorado = Security Slack channel Atari plans branded hotel in Denver Chocolate Maker Russell Stover to Shutter Colorado Factory Colorado was No. 1 for robocalls last year, report finds Denver startup Cipher Skin wins interest, investment from Boyett Petroleum Endpoint security solutions are the true treasure of Carbonite acquisition, says OpenText's CPO | Channel Daily News Contextual Targeting is the Future of Ad Tech as Third-Party Cookies Fade Ping blog - What Does Passwordless Really Mean? Detecting attacks leveraging the .NET Framework - Red Canary Coalfire - The Basics of Exploit Development 1: Win32 Buffer Overflows Intelisecure blog - AI for Information Security: The Missing Innovation Job Openings: Ping Identity - Product Security Engineer Ping Identity - GRC Analyst - BCP & IR Elevations Credit Union - VP Information Security Somalogic - Information Security Analyst Wells Fargo - Risk Strategy & Initiatives Officer/ WIM Business Risk & Control Officer Comcast - Architect 6, Cyber Security Architect Elastic - InfoSec - Senior Security Assurance Analyst DISH Network - Senior Cyber Security Threat Hunter US Department of the Interior - IT Cybersecurity Specialist Colorado Mesa University - Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity and Computer Science Upcoming Events: This Week and Next: CTA - SCALED AGILE FRAMEWORK (SAFE®) DEVOPS: IMPROVING TIME-TO-MARKET WITH THE SCALED AGILE FRAMEWORK - 1/27 NCC - Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Compliance Toolkit for Small Businesses - 1/28 REGIS CYBER SUMMIT: STRONGER TOGETHER - 1/28 Denver IAPP KnowledgeNet Social Event - 1/29 SecureSet - Movie Night: Hackers! - 1/31 SecureSet - Capture the flag - 2/5 ASIS - 2020 Kick off - 2/5 Splunk 1st Thursdays @ Top Golf - 2/6 Other Notable Upcoming Events RIMS 2020 - 5/3-6 View our events page for a full list of upcoming events * Thanks to CJ Adams for our intro and exit! If you need any voiceover work, you can contact him here at carrrladams@gmail.com. Check out his other voice work here. * Intro and exit song: "The Language of Blame" by The Agrarians is licensed under CC BY 2.0

With the holiday season upon us (and today's celebration of the 86th anniversary of the repeal of prohibition) we figured it a good time to revisit a wonderful episode on food photography. We will return next week with a new "Cameras of the Year" episode. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Photographing food is far from being a new facet of photography. Whether for commercial or artistic purposes—think William Henry Fox Talbot, Edward Weston, Irving Penn—it can be found throughout eras and styles, but it sure seems like we are currently witnessing a boom in food photography. With the foodie culture exploding and the profusion of #foodstagramming, there is no shortage of photographed meals flying around the Internet. Our guests on today’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast have a wealth of experience in this arena, having shot food photography for a combined total of... many years. Specifically, they join us to talk about their latest book, "Eating Delancey: A Celebration of Jewish Food", but while at it, we discuss food photography in general, from gear and technique to workflow for editorial and commercial assignments, and even for cookbooks. We also discuss the change in food photography styles over the years and ask their opinions on the proliferation of “food selfies.” Aaron Rezny has photographed major campaigns for Nestlé, Duncan Hines, Kellogg's, Russell Stover, Nabisco, and Applebee’s, and his work has appeared in Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, New York Magazine, and other publications. Jordan Schaps is an author, Professor of Photography at the School of Visual Arts, and the former Director of Photography at New York Magazine. He has produced shoots for inStyle, GQ, Lincoln Motors, and many other commercial and editorial clients. Together, they have produced a wonderfully engaging book. Join us for this educational and, at times, hilarious episode. Guests: Jordan Schaps and Aaron Rezny Photograph © Aaron Rezny www.rezny.com www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcast        

Rachel had a great time talking with writer Topher Payne on the podcast. We cover the romcom formula, his new movies and the challenges with writing for Christmas. Follow Topher on twitter @topherpayne Follow Topher's website at https://www.topherpayne.com/ Support Hallmarkies Podcast and build your own box of chocolates at Russell Stover. Follow link: www.hallmarkiespodcast.com/chocolate Get some great Hallmarkies merch at https://www.teepublic.com/user/hallmarkies Follow us on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hallmarkies-podcast/id1296728288?mt=2 https://twitter.com/HallmarkiesPod on twitter @HallmarkiesPodcast on Instagram Check out our website at www.HallmarkiesPodcast.com Follow Amber on twitter at https://twitter.com/amberbrainwaves Follow Rachel on twitter twitter.com/smilingldsgirl Follow Rachel's Reviews on youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/smilingldsgirl Follow Rachel's blog at www.rachelsreviews.net Follow Rachel on facebook www.facebook.com/smilingldsgirlreviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peeps - Fruit Punch Peeps - Cotton Candy Peeps - Pancakes & Syrup Cadbury Creme Egg Cookie Nerds jelly Beans Weird ass Russell Stover eggs that made me puke.

In this holiday special, the bois are joined by longtime friend and former roommate Colin Conway to discuss gnarly avoidable injuries(0:55), near death experiences on boats(4:52), and lame boat music (6:40).  We then sample Rueben's Roasted Rye IPA(7:50), share our crazy burn stories(9:40), hear from our listeners on their injuries(13:35), and discuss stupid firework related incidents(15:30).  Next we switch gears to discuss our best and worst gifts(19:55), Joe being dumb on Christmas as a kid (20:00), Russell Stover's chocolates are a lazy gift(21:02), excellent homemade gifts(21:02), our thoughts on Bartell's Drugs(24:25), giving bad gifts(25:40), Hess trucks(29:30), manatee jokes(31:00), and we hear from listeners on good and bad gift experiences(33:10).  From there we talk Egg nog and rank our favorite milks(36:35), what Christmas is like in Mexico(38:30), sample the Elysian Mens Room Red Ale(40:00), great holiday party stories (42:55) including the epic deli holiday party that served as the beefy bois origin story(43:02), our friend Claude is quite the character(48:00), our thoughts on Christmas movies(51:00), Christian's Christmas faux paus(53:25), the Billy Bob Thorton classic Bad Santa(54:45), why comedy sequels suck(56:50), whether we would take a punch from Mike Tyson for $20 million (58:40), Wham's Last Christmas and the Last Christmas challenge(1:00:30), Christmas music is better when you don't work retail(1:02:55), and what exactly is butt rock?(1:04:44). Happy holidays!   Follow Beefy Bois on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/beefyBois Twitter: @beefy_bois Instgram: @beefyboisbudclub Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/74KwEHTfjzdNNqcBB96TKm Website: www.beefybois.com  

Jen surprised us with this delicious fall treat, The Russell Stovers Caramel Apple with Nuts and we tasted it live on the air... Here's what we thought! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anthonyonair/message

Taking a trip down memory lane this morning with glimpses in my past thoughts & childhood experiences of McDonald birthday parties were back in my day as a kid, the 1980's My mushy adult brain remembers them as excellent, especially when the Kim brothers would show up with a box of Russell Stover candy, but were they really that cool? Also in today's episode, I give previously unreleased personal tips on what a cool uncle brings as gifts to his nieces' birthday parties AND where you can purchase those gifts, it's entirely genius if you want to be remembered as the fantastic, exciting uncle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everyoneneedsalittle/support

Whole gang back for this one. (0:30) Mrs. Spielman joins us to break down the Vikings draft. (31:12) Wolves season in review: there all is aching. (41:15) Wild: 4 ideas to turn this thing around? (59:30) Twins: when will the pain go away?(1:07:00) Brandon gets roasted for his pathetic reluctance to coach his kid's baseball team. He deserves it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The boys are back after a long hiatus, saying “hi” and hoping you don’t hate us. Hey that rhymed. On today’s episode, the guys talk about bribing customs officials, John gets an invite to merry old England that is too good to be true, and Jonnie deals with a performer’s nightmare. Also, a conversation on the difference between blind optimism and hopefulness, and feeling okay about some relationships not being permanent. This episode is NOT sponsored by Russell Stover’s Low-Carb Chocolates®️: “The Official Candy of Passive-Aggressiveness.”

Photographing food is far from being a new facet of photography. Whether for commercial or artistic purposes—think William Henry Fox Talbot, Edward Weston, Irving Penn—it can be found throughout eras and styles, but it sure seems like we are currently witnessing a boom in food photography. With the foodie culture exploding and the profusion of #foodporn and #foodstagramming, there is no shortage of photographed meals flying around the Internet. Our guests on today’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast have a wealth of experience in this arena, having shot food photography for a combined total of... many years. Specifically, they join us to talk about their latest book, Eating Delancey: A Celebration of Jewish Food, but while at it, we discuss food photography in general, from gear and technique to workflow for editorial and commercial assignments, and even for cookbooks. We also discuss the change in food photography styles over the years and ask their opinions on the proliferation of “food selfies.” Aaron Rezny has photographed major campaigns for Nestlé, Duncan Hines, Kellogg's, Russell Stover, Nabisco, and Applebee’s, and his work has appeared in Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, New York Magazine, and other publications. Jordan Schaps is an author, Professor of Photography at the School of Visual Arts, and the former Director of Photography at New York Magazine. He has produced shoots for inStyle, GQ, Lincoln Motors, and many other commercial and editorial clients. Together, they have produced a wonderfully engaging book. Join us for this educational and, at times, hilarious episode. Guests: Jordan Schaps and Aaron Rezny

Easter has risen again in this year’s edition of Candy Chat! Betty and Tab sample the Easter treats of Cadbury Oreo Cream Egg, Fun Dip, Jolly Rancher Jelly Beans, and an egg from Russell Stover. Reviewing the packaging, taste, and texture of each, the ladies see which will go in the treat basket and which […] The post Ep 31: Easter 2017 appeared first on Candy Chat.

Betty and Tab have a real heart-to-heart in this Valentine’s Day 2017 edition of Candy Chat! Russell Stover pulls double duty with a heart box and brownie, Snickers joins the party, and Brach’s conversation hearts finally make an appearance. Who will steal the ladies’ hearts and who will leave them broken this year? Can the […] The post Ep 29: Valentine’s Day 2017 appeared first on Candy Chat.

We empty out the Sugar Daddies cupboard this week and try all the snacks that lost their episodes. Perhaps we’ll find a gem that we missed or maybe we’ll just learn not to second guess our food choices. Fair warning: most of these have expired so if we don’t post next week you’ll know why. Want more Sugar Daddies during the week? Join us on Twitter @sugardaddiespod, or on Instagram with Sugardaddiespodcast. You can also find us on Facebook by... Read More Read More

As fun and festive as the holidays are, they can tap you of energy.As fun and festive as the holidays are, they can tap you of energy.Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, shares his top 10 tips for improving your sleep and energy levels this holiday season (and all year round).1) You can have your cake and eat it too. There are health benefits to pleasure, so enjoy your dessert, but in small quantities, not as the main course. Shocking factoid: 85 percent of the pleasure is experienced in the first few bites. Also, it takes 15 minutes for the brain to experience the satiation response, so wait 20 minutes before going back for seconds. Small dessert servings equal pleasure without guilt!2) Chocolate is a health food, but it’s rich, so go for quality, not quantity. Enjoy a square of premium chocolate and savor the sensation as it melts in your mouth. Apply a little mindfulness to the holiday food experience and you’ll enjoy the sweetness more deeply and feel satiated and satisfied. In this case, less is better.3) Russell Stover makes dynamite sugar-free chocolates. Also, high-end Abdullah chocolates (with sugar) are just so good you won’t need much to feel satisfied. They also have an excellent sugar-free line.4) Stay away from “energy loan sharks” like sugary, caffeinated drinks that provide a temporary boost but end in a crash, and often insomnia. They do give quick energy but then take away twice as much by dropping your blood sugar.5) An excellent alternative? Find healthy sources of energy that make you feel good throughout the day and improve overall health. I recommend D-ribose (5 mg per day) mixed with the Energy Revitalization System (replaces 35 vitamin pills in a single scoop) to start the day off with a healthy, legitimate energy source that supports you for many hours. Two studies (by Dr Teitelbaum) showed that ribose increased energy a dramatic average of 61 percent. You often can’t get enough energy-making vitamins and minerals from the Standard American Diet (SAD), especially B vitamins and magnesium. Most people are amazed at how much more energy they feel after taking a high potency B vitamin with magnesium as found in the Energy Revitalization System.6) A quick fix for getting energized is to drink 12 ounces of cold water. Most of us don’t drink enough water and are actually dehydrated. Instead of reaching for a soda, try good old H2O. The cold water also acts like a bracing splash of cold water on your face... only for your whole body.7) Make time for sleep by entering it in your appointment scheduler. Schedule sleep as a priority and you’re likely to take it more seriously.8) Cut out things you don’t enjoy; the stuff that doesn’t make you feel good. To that end, consider cutting back on the 24-hour news cycle that rehashes election fallout featuring endless rants by “talking heads.” Just flick the OFF button and you’ll probably feel more relaxed immediately and ready for sleepy-time.9) Try natural sleep supplements like Revitalizing Sleep and Healthy ZZZs before you go for sleeping pills or antihistamines that knock you out and often leave you feeling groggy the next morning.10) Avoid “energy vampires” who leave you feeling drained after speaking with them. Don’t be afraid to say “no.”

Episode 15 Holidaze, Grand Tour, Bears and Witch marks! Welcome to the CheapGeek Podcast! RECAP- LEAD IN- ‘The Grand Tour’ Premiere Episode Sets Amazon Streaming Record http://deadline.com/2016/11/the-grand-tour-premiere-episode-amazon-streaming-record-1201858424/ Ranger dines out after finding giant 10kg mushroom in Falkirk http://news.sky.com/story/ranger-dines-out-after-finding-giant-10kg-mushroom-in-falkirk-10623727 FIRST COMMERCIAL-   3.Two World War II Shipwrecks Mysteriously Vanished From the Bottom of the Ocean http://gizmodo.com/two-world-war-ii-shipwrecks-mysteriously-vanished-from-1789046171 Thousands of Dead Fish Mysteriously Appear in New York Waterway http://gizmodo.com/an-insane-amount-of-dead-fish-just-showed-up-in-new-yor-1789055320 SECOND COMMERCIAL- Audible - Longmire A.Polar bear petting dog caught on camera in Manitoba http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2016/11/17/Polar-bear-petting-dog-caught-on-camera-in-Manitoba/3661479391002/?spt=sec&or=on Police search for statue bear-napped from Russell Stover factory http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2016/11/17/Police-search-for-statue-bear-napped-from-Russell-Stover-factory/2241479407349/?spt=slh&or=4 McDonald's makes change to Big Mac recipe - disgusted customers hope it doesn't catch on http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/mcdonalds-makes-change-big-mac-9265366   WEIRD STUFF New Mexico or Florida or Some other Weird Place: Public urged to report witches' marks on buildings http://news.sky.com/story/public-urged-to-report-witches-marks-on-buildings-10639488 Full-beam drivers in China forced to stare into car headlights http://news.sky.com/story/full-beam-drivers-in-china-forced-to-stare-into-car-headlights-10642777   Bingeworthy BS- Grand Tour on Amazon Prime Money Worthy (Not BS) Phone App BS - Android Auto http://jalopnik.com/google-just-made-android-auto-even-better-1777460412   Latest SOCIAL MEDIA STUFF Over on Youtubes! CheapGeek1- Best Portable Foldable Solar Charger! It Actually CHARGES!      https://youtu.be/hr-8Y7UseuE 2.Nexus 7 won't turn on or charge? Here's an 8 dollar fix!    https://youtu.be/ZRHcsRXfS3k TheOrdinaryHiker- Instagram:     Join the CheapGeek Facebook Group- Join! Post stuff! Here's a link- https://www.facebook.com/groups/CheapGeekPage/   Instagram? www.instagram.com/cheapgeekpodcast www.instagram.com/theordinaryhiker Need to Contact Us? Email Info Greg@cheapgeek.net Omi@cheapgeek.net Want to comment about the show? podcast@cheapgeek.net Business Inquiries: cheapgeek@cheapgeek.net NEXT EPISODE TEASER OK THANKS BYE OUTRO MUSIC NEXT TIME  Links for Free Stuff! Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial    

The spookilies get dookilier this year for Halloween 2016! This Halloween, the ladies are getting scared by Booger gummies, Skittles Cauldron, Butterfinger Skulls, and Russell Stover’s pumpkin spice latter bar. How many tricks are in this plastic bucket? Will there be any treats at all? Betty and Tab haven’t heard from Russell Stover in a […] The post Ep 24: Halloween 2016 appeared first on Candy Chat.

Ronda is the owner of The Cocoa Cabana Gourmet Chocolates.She makes all her own chocolates in the store, including toffee, caramel, creams, marshmallow, peanut butter cups, pudgies (which are turtles) and one of their biggest sellers – chocolate covered potato chips. The Cocoa Cabana is in its tenth year of business, 9 in their current location. Ronda is spreading the word that chocolate is not bad for you. It’s just gotten a bad rap lately. Chocolate can actually be good for you and has health benefits as long as you eat good quality chocolate. Business InspirationA childhood love of baking [4:50] Ronda’s husband suggests she go from baking for friends to baking for business [7:22] Candle Flickering MomentsThe difficult hunt for a location with a commercial kitchen and her creative solution in year one [16:03] Ronda’s continual struggle with balancing her day [22:22] Business Building InsightLinking up for a Russell Stover apprenticeship [8:02] Searching for a business name [12:04] The importance of a retail location [19:05] The value in doing local events [26:45] Ronda’s approach to getting her customers [28:14] A successful and slightly different email approach [28:56] Success TraitRonda loves people and enjoys talking on a one-on-one basis. Her husband lovingly defines them as “The Chocolate Bartenders.” Productivity/Lifestyle ToolRecognizing the need for a supporter in her business, Ronda mentions several times throughout our talk how much her husband contributes to the success of the business. Valuable Book So Long Insecurity: You’ve Been a Bad Friend to Us (http://amzn.to/29zRXGh) by Beth Moore Website (http://thecocoacabana.com) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/The-Cocoa-Cabana-95365414249/) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/TheCocoaCabana) The Cocoa Cabana, 651 S. 8th St., West Dundee, IL 847-851-8775 If you found value in this podcast, make sure to subscribe and leave a review in (http://www.giftbizunwrapped.com/GooglePodcasts) . That helps us spread the word to more makers just like you. Thanks! Sue

Happy Valentine's Day. Put down the box of Russell Stover candies and listen up. It's time to talk about death. There's no better way to celebrate love than to honor the fact that we eventually lose the ones we love. Or do we? On the Block Radio is a show about transformation. More specifically, we are a show about how people face intense experiences in their lives and transform them into meaning, beauty and purpose. There is no bigger transformation than that of death. To confront our own deaths, the sages of every religion teach, is the key to unlocking the eternal aspects within our consciousness and our bodies. There are few more basic human issues than the ever-ticking clock of our own mortality. It is what makes life tragic and glorious at the same time. And to help someone prepare for a beautiful death is to help a person fulfill their deepest potential as a human being. There is literally no higher calling. This is the calling Mellisa Dodson heard, and answered, on March 25, 2014. Melissa Dodson is a California girl who found her home in the trees of Portland, OR. She's a wife and mom, a writer and a Death Midwife. She writes about being a motherless daughter, grief, depression, vulnerability and the beauty of a messy life. She is a dream catcher, a grief warrior, a survivor, a book whore. Studying writing with Lidia Yuknavitch woke up all the broken pieces of her heart, and reminded her that words save. She now studies Dangerous Writing under the tutelage of Tom Spanbauer and the magic makers in the basement. Her work has been featured on The Manifest-Station, Rebelle Society, The Tattooed Buddha, behind-the-ink, Some Talk of You & Me, Breathe In. Breathe Out. Live, among other online publications. Since the March 25, 2014 death of her mother, her passions lie with grief, compassionate end-of-life planning, conscious death and dying, home death/home vigil/home funeral and natural/green burial. In 2015, she founded Grief Rites, a Facebook community to safely and openly talk about death and grief (website coming soon). She also curates the Grief Rites Readers Series, a literary event in NE Portland, to bring people together to hold sacred space for each other in their grief. The Readers Series meets the first Monday of each month at American Legion Post 134, and is free to all. Her next chapter includes turning Grief Rites into a 501c(3) non-profit organization. Funds raised through the Grief Rites Foundation will take the Readers Series on the road to broaden the reach of the grief safety net that she's created, and bring in renowned speakers and authors in the realm of death and grief. Additionally, there will be a fund to assist people with covering funeral and burial costs for green/natural burials. She is also continually studying, and offering her services though her Portland based business, Into the Light, LLC. Her offerings include compassionate end-of-life planning and education, death midwifery services, home funeral guidance, caregiver support and grief support.

The merriest of Christmases from Candy Chat! For this year’s Christmas assortment, Betty and Tab try an old standby in Twix, foreign flavor in Reigelein, and 2 types of Russell Stover offerings. There’s even some Palmer disappointment and an odd combination with a highly-packaged peppermint toffee! Which will jingle bell rock the taste buds and […] The post Ep 15: Christmas 2015 appeared first on Candy Chat.

The king of candy holidays is here again, and so is another Candy Chat! Heavy hitters, newbies, and of course Russell Stover all make an appearance with chocolatey, fruity, and pumpkiny tastiness. Will an old standard win the ladies’ favor, or could a dark horse fill their treat bags? Listen to find out on this Halloween themed Candy […] The post Ep 8: Halloween 2014 appeared first on Candy Chat.

Love and candy are in the air, as Tabitha and Betty check out Valentine’s Day sweets! In this Valentines edition, the ladies sample Nerds Rope, Pearson’s Mint Patties, M&M’s Cherry, and Russell Stover assorted chocolate. Which candy will win their hearts and which will stand them up? Listen to find out, and happy V-day from Candy […] The post Ep 5: Valentines Day 2014 appeared first on Candy Chat.

Tab and Betty are back for another one of the biggest candy holidays of the year! Get ready for them to deck your mouth halls in the Christmas episode of the Candy Chat podcast. The ladies sample Russell Stover’s Candy Wreaths, Spree Candy Canes, Hershey’s Candy Cane Bar, and Peeps Snowmen. Which will be on the […] The post Ep 4: Christmas 2013 appeared first on Candy Chat.