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Why are some Long Island business owners getting frustrated with influencers — and does paying someone $1,500 for an Instagram video actually bring customers through the door? Tom Kelly and Steve Burgerer take the podcast on the road from Sunrise Highway to Southampton for a loose Long Island conversation about influencers, sponsored content, getting paid for creative work, and Tom's philosophy on when he will — and won't — promote a business. Tom talks about the criticism that influencers will promote anything for money, whether influencer marketing actually works for local businesses, and the difference between making an advertisement and making something people actually want to watch. Then things wander—as they should—into Tom's price for "selling out," the time a charity organizer promised him an extra $1,000 and didn't pay, losing a TV job right after buying his mother an iPhone, why he doesn't announce new gigs until they're secure, and whether Tom's parents are basically the nice version of Ray Barone's parents. Why are some Long Island business owners getting frustrated with influencers — and does paying someone $1,500 for an Instagram video actually bring customers through the door? Tom Kelly and Steve Burgerer take the podcast on the road from Sunrise Highway to Southampton for a loose Long Island conversation about influencers, sponsored content, getting paid for creative work, and Tom's philosophy on when he will — and won't — promote a business. Tom talks about the criticism that influencers will promote anything for money, whether influencer marketing actually works for local businesses, and the difference between making an advertisement and making something people actually want to watch. Then things wander—as they should—into Tom's price for "selling out," the time a charity organizer promised him an extra $1,000 and didn't pay, losing a TV job right after buying his mother an iPhone, why he doesn't announce new gigs until they're secure, and whether Tom's parents are basically the nice version of Ray Barone's parents. Timestamps 00:00 Why Do People Hate Long Island Influencers? 00:24 Podcasting From Sunrise Highway 00:38 The Most Long Island Thing Ever 01:23 Why Podcasting Isn't As Easy As It Looks 02:05 Explaining The Tom Kelly Show to a Stranger 02:37 What the Hell Is Quogue? 02:58 Where Has Steve Burgerer Been? 04:03 Long Island Businesses Are Rebelling Against Influencers 04:28 Are Influencers Worth $1,500? 04:44 Can You Trust a Paid Influencer? 04:51 Has Tom Kelly Ever "Sold Out"? 05:45 What's Tom's Sellout Price? 05:59 Burger City vs. Shake Shack 07:05 How Much Money Makes a Bad Gig Worth It? 07:44 Why Tom Used to Turn Down $2,250 Gigs 08:31 The Charity Gig That Owed Tom $1,000 09:43 Why You Can't Win a Feud With St. Jude 10:40 Why Tom Won't Announce His New TV Gig Yet 11:04 Another Comedian Took Tom's TV Job 12:03 Steve Finally Meets Tom's Parents 12:25 Are Tom's Parents Like Everybody Loves Raymond? 13:25 Tom Buys His Mom Her First iPhone 14:09 Tom Loses a TV Job Right After Buying the iPhone 14:38 Joey Kola's Rule About Counting on a Gig 15:10 Do Influencer Videos Actually Work for Sponsors? 15:41 Why Did This Sponsored Video Underperform? 16:32 Magic Mirror & Listener Shout-Outs 18:39 Why Tom Is Making More Social Media Clips 18:54 Heading to Southampton

Opie's back in the shithole after a brutal beach exit — ocean allergy attack, guinea pig riding shotgun, $23 “faster route” toll, congestion pricing karma, and gas that dropped a whole dime (thanks, Trump). Ron rolls in with a bruised tooth, hair in his mouth, and a 2,000-calorie Reese's Shake Shack bomb. They hit Canadian tariffs, loose Canadian women, Mamdani vs. Giuliani on the 25th anniversary, and the government lie that the air was “perfectly healthy.” Raw, stuffed-up, and unfiltered. The original Opie & Anthony 9/11 show from 2001 is now on the feed.Support the Show:https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/PRULKVNHUMQVAAbout Opie Unfiltered:Hosted by Gregg "Opie" Hughes—co-creator of the legendary Opie and Anthony show—Opie Unfiltered brings raw, unscripted commentary, classic radio lore, and unfiltered comedy featuring Ron the Waiter and regular guests.For fans of classic New York talk radio, unedited comedy, satellite broadcast history, and the original Opie and Anthony era.

When a company is small, maintaining a strong culture can feel relatively easy. But as organizations grow, layers of management, geographic distance, and pressure for efficiency can make it much harder to preserve what made the company special in the first place. Restaurateur Danny Meyer has spent decades figuring out how to do just that. He founded Union Square Cafe and built Union Square Hospitality Group, then helped scale Shake Shack from a single location in New York City into a global restaurant chain. Along the way, he's learned that culture isn't what happens when the CEO is in the room—it's what happens when they're not. He explains how he turned his philosophy of “enlightened hospitality” into a set of specific behaviors that employees can understand and practice. He discusses why companies should hire for both technical expertise and emotional skills, how to identify people with a high “hospitality quotient,” and why promotions are one of the most powerful tools leaders have for reinforcing culture. Meyer is the author of What Could Possibly Go Right? The Essential Journey to Scale an Enduring Culture.

Send us Fan MailA recent viral video showing what appeared to be a tip added automatically to a customer's order at a digital kiosk at Shake Shack spotlighted an issue that had been bubbling under the surface of American life for years: why are today's consumers being asked to tip for so many more things? It seems we're no longer living in a world where tipping rewarded good service; now it feels obligatory. How did we get here? Joe and Mark chronicle the sordid history of tipping, from its roots in Tudor-era England to its adaptation by post-Civil War American employers to exploit Black workers, to the current situation for tipped workers. Gratuities happily accepted for this episode!

Update on our week: Daniel, Noel, and Andy are back with another entertaining episode of FreeFormNetwork Radio, covering a variety of topics from everyday life, entertainment, sports, and rising costs. Andy discuss Illinois toll increases and the Chicago Bears' ongoing stadium situation before Noel moves into the latest superhero movies, including Supergirl, Masters of the Universe, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Daniel also talk about GTA, the rising cost of video games, and whether today's games are worth the price. Daniel shares a story about helping his son tackle a Volkswagen Jetta repair using YouTube. Another episode filled with opinions, laughs, stories, and plenty of debate from the FreeFormNetwork Radio crew.   Article for the week: Shake Shack customer alleges restaurant raised prices on food after selecting ‘no tip' on a self-pay kiosk https://nypost.com/2026/08/10/lifestyle/shake-shack-customers-say-they-were-hit-with-a-no-tip-surcharge/ Warning: May have Strong Language and Content.   ========== Thank you to everyone who enjoys what we do.  If you like what we do, please spread the word of our show. Email questions or suggestions to ffnquestions@gmail.com ========== Follow us on TWITTER (X) https://twitter.com/FreeFormNetwork Follow us on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557790516078 ========== Free Form Network and all our podcast are available on many platforms including STITCHER, ANDROID, IPHONE, IPAD, IPOD TOUCH and PODBEAN   IPHONE, IPAD & IPOD TOUCH http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/free-form-network/id995998853 SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/0QKRhkXDmQ9cxItaiu49Vy IHEART RADIO https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-free-form-network-94075820/ TUNE IN RADIO http://tunein.com/radio/Free-Form-Network-p784190/ PLAYER FM https://player.fm/series/3326348 TUMBLR https://freeformnetworkpodcast.tumblr.com/ WORDPRESS https://freeformnetwork.wordpress.com/ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj0LNZRJHyW7sQwM5ZdOCQg DEEZER https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1857582 PODCHASER https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/free-form-network-97539 PODCAST ADDICT https://podplayer.net/?podId=2920676 PANDORA https://www.pandora.com/podcast/free-form-network/PC:53088 AMAZON MUSIC https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41213756-a9ad-46bc-8d6c-ea2d30bd2fb9/free-form-network LISTEN NOTES https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/free-form-network-free-form-network-ElG1hW2tS3v/ GOOGLE PODCAST https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2ZyZWVmb3JtbmV0d29yay9mZWVkLnhtbA PODBEAN DESKTOP http://freeformnetwork.podbean.com/ PODBEAN MOBILE http://freeformnetwork.podbean.com/mobile   ========== Free Form Radio - Episode 279- 09/06/2026 Hosted by Daniel, Andy and Noel ==========   FREE FORM NETWORK

Unleashed! The Political News Hour with Mayor Deb – Even more perplexing is how “Follow the science” became synonymous with “Free Food and Drinks”. Who would've thunk? Krispy Kreme gave away one free original glazed doughnut for the better part of 2021 to anyone presenting a valid vaccination card. Shake Shack offered free crinkle-cut fries. Breweries offered up free beer, including...

*Timestamps are approximate* TIME TOPIC 0:00 Podcast intro with Dave & Chuck "The Freak"0:01 - - - AD MARKER - - -0:01 Crazy storms in the area yesterday0:03 Dave's dilemma involving his dad0:14 EMAIL: How the show stopped him from getting into a bad encounter0:17 The restaurant where police are called to the most0:20 Update on the new Shake Shack milkshake0:24 The best and worst fast food places for getting orders right0:31 NEWS0:31 SYMPHONY OF DESTRUCTION0:31 An old lady lost control of her Tesla in a parking lot0:36 Woman shot a man over a parking lot dispute0:40 Severe storms have been pounding the Midwest0:45 How a guy managed to escape prison with a pencil0:49 People worked together to lift a Volkswagen off of an e-bike rider0:52 Huge gator caught0:53 Family found valuable watch in their jewelry box0:55 Landlord found original Picasso that was stolen while he was cleaning out a unit0:57 - - - AD MARKER - - -0:57 CELEBRITY DIRT0:57 LSU lawsuit1:01 Mark Sanchez strikes a plea deal1:04 Update on the guy who faked being an NFL player to scam women1:10 Update on the trouble involving the announcer from Wheel of Fortune1:29 Dolly Parton corn mazes1:35 - - - AD MARKER - - -1:35 Crazy NFL stadium foods this year, including a crab pretzel1:39 FAST FOOD FREAKOUT1:39 Delivery driver pulled gun on customer who complained1:43 Angry lady threatened workers at a drive thru1:50 Perv busted exposing himself in a store1:53 What happened to a guy who challenged the cops to a fight1:57 Guy found naked in a swimming pool2:03 Fight started when a guy called someone a ladyboy2:11 Pastor accused of elbowing an old guy to the ground2:15 Guy stole a mortuary stretcher from a funeral home2:18 PERVERT OF THE DAY2:18 What a guy had up his butt at the car wash2:26 - - - AD MARKER - - -2:26 ASK DAVE & CHUCK "THE FREAK"2:26 EMAIL: Help him choose between 3 women2:39 EMAIL: Worried about sexual compatibility with wife early in their marriage2:46 EMAIL: His conflict with a buddy's wife2:48 EMAIL: Is it cool to drink someone's booze if you dog sit for someone who isn't paying you2:52 - - - AD MARKER - - -2:52 NEWS2:52 PERVERT OF THE DAY2:52 Couple spotted a peeper recording them having sex through a window2:56 Guy was stranded on an island2:58 Killer whale encounter on a boat3:03 - - - AD MARKER - - -3:03 Update on a pilot who had to make an emergency landing3:05 Why a contestant from Survivor: Greece is suing producers3:07 The number one place to retire in the country3:09 Postal worker busted stealing sports cards3:12 A swarm of delivery bots got together3:15 - - - AD MARKER - - -3:15 WHAT'S UP WITH THE ASIANS?3:15 What a student did with the money his family trusted him to invest with END OF SHOWSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Things start surprisingly deep when Lern talks about listening to Rafe's appearance on The HoneyDew, where he discussed difficult experiences from childhood and finding comedy in darker moments. He explains the idea of turning life's lowlights into highlights, everybody agrees that nobody escapes childhood completely unscathed, and for one fleeting moment this sounds like a mature conversation between emotionally intelligent adults.Then Moon asks what everyone puts in their coffee.So much for that.Turns out King Scott likes his coffee like he likes his women... According to former Starbucks professionals, black-coffee drinkers might enjoy torturing themselves, caramel macchiato fans barely want coffee at all, vanilla-latte people play it safe, Frappuccino drinkers are basically ordering milkshakes, matcha people might be doing it for the aesthetic, and macchiato drinkers know exactly what they want—and apparently want the barista to know that they know.Then Rafe introduces the concept of a “bro drive-thru” serving pre-workout instead of coffee, because apparently this funny podcast is also an incubator for business ideas nobody should finance.Speaking of decisions nobody should finance, Shake Shack has a limited-edition Reese's Peanut Butter Cup shake featuring vanilla custard, peanut butter, fudge, a crackable chocolate shell, whipped cream, Reese's cups and Reese's Pieces. The damage? A completely reasonable and emotionally stable 1,900 calories with 158 grams of sugar.That sends the crew spiraling into their own hall of fame of caloric atrocities. Moon remembers casually annihilating an entire package of Double Stuf Oreos during his gaming days—potentially somewhere around 2,700 to 3,500 calories. Lern admits she could take down an entire gooey butter cake. And suddenly everyone is remembering the beautiful years when metabolism was magic and nutritional labels were merely decorative stickers.From there, Domino's new Detroit-style pizza promotion sparks the important question our Founding Fathers were apparently too cowardly to answer: What belongs on the Mount Rushmore of fast food?McDonald's fries enter the conversation. So does the Wendy's Frosty, Taco Bell's spicy potato soft taco, the Frisco Melt, Lion's Choice, Dairy Queen onion rings, Rally's fries, Del Taco, Freddy's and more. Nobody reaches a universal consensus because democracy has failed once again.Things somehow become less appetizing when the crew discovers a Walgreens three-in-one product described as a douche, enema and water-bottle combination system. There are some household products where “multipurpose” is a selling point. This may not be one of them.The show then gets into a study suggesting men have a complicated relationship with dieting, including the idea that some men may respond better to “goals” and “challenges” than the word “diet.” Rafe offers his own theory after seeing wildly confident dudes criticize women online while looking, in his words, like a thumb melting into a suit. Poetry remains alive in St. Louis.And because the current calendar apparently isn't irritating enough, Moon brings up a viral proposal to replace our 12 months with five beautiful 73-day monstrosities: Jebruary, Maple, Jaugust, Socktober and Nissember. Is a 73-day Jaugust horrifying? Absolutely. Are we intrigued by Socktober? Unfortunately, yes.We also discover that plenty of Americans apparently aren't sure what Labor Day celebrates, leading to the much more useful Rizz Show explanation that it exists so all pregnant women can give birth on the same day. Please do not cite us in an academic paper.Then Tupac conspiracy content leads into a survey asking whether Americans believe they could successfully fake their own deaths. Younger adults are more confident. Older adults have apparently lived long enough to understand that the IRS, prescription refills and bill collectors are undefeated.Finally, a high-school football season gets canceled amid an investigation into alleged misconduct at a football camp, leaving Moon to read a phrase from the reports on morning radio enough times that everyone involved should probably receive hazard pay.Coffee psychology. Childhood trauma. Reese's shakes. Oreos. Fast-food Mount Rushmore. Dieting. Socktober. Labor Day. Fake deaths. High-school football chaos.That is Episode 101 of The Rizzuto Show—and somehow the funny podcast survived all of it.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

College roommates Eric Ongaro and Matt Salts joined forces at RCO Limited, the first Raising Cane's franchise partner. Together, they helped grow the company to nearly 50 Ohio locations and $200 million in annual sales before Raising Cane's bought back the enterprise in late 2021. While scaling RCO, however, the two kept running into development challenges, leading to the creation of an inside operation that ultimately became OLIO Development Group.Today, OLIO works with brands like Cane's, Panda Express, 7 Brew, CAVA, Shake Shack, and more. Ongaro and Salts joined QSR Uncut to discuss their journey and what the state of development looks like for restaurants today.The QSR Evolution Conference is just weeks away. Register here today to secure your spot to network and learn from the top restaurant brands in the country, from Chick-fil-A to White Castle to Shake Shack, Burger King, Texas Roadhouse, and many, many more.

Food writer Karen Palmer returns to defend Hillstone, revisit the Hard Rock Cafe and examine whether Go Greek can become the Shake Shack of frozen yogurt. Luca shares recent meals at Doto, Sora Craft Kitchen and LA's newest spots before they debate $40 sandwiches, protein maxxing, restaurant branding, Michelin's Texas snub and the return of chicken as a marquee menu item. Plus, the best sandwiches in Los Angeles, the problem with restaurants that have nowhere to put your purse and an Aperol Spritz controversy nobody saw coming.

Cofounder and executive chairman Steele Smiley returns to QSR Uncut to share his thoughts on why wellness and fitness remain major whitespace opportunities within the restaurant industry. We discuss how Crisp & Green is tapping in from an authentic angle, and what some brands are getting right and wrong about how America really wants to eat.The QSR Evolution Conference is just weeks away. Register here today to secure your spot to network and learn from the top restaurant brands in the country, from Chick-fil-A to White Castle to Shake Shack, Burger King, Texas Roadhouse, and many, many more.

The business world was buzzing when Burger King posted 8.5% same-store sales growth in the US, beating McDonald’s by the widest margin in at least two years. Meanwhile, Wendy’s dropped 7%, losing its number two spot in American fast food. But is this turnaround as impressive as the headlines suggest? Through the lens of category design, the story looks very different from what most business journalists are telling you. On this episode of The Pirate Street Journal, Christopher , Eddie, and Bri break down what is really happening with Burger King and the fast food wars, why Reddit has become the most valuable and most manipulated room on the internet, and whether mascots are a genuine brand asset or just a sign that a company has nothing real to say. What emerged was a masterclass in how companies confuse marketing wins with actual category leadership. This is just some of the topics that Pirates Christopher Lochhead, Eddie Yoon and Bri Clark discuss on this episode of The Pirate Street Journal. Each week, the Category Pirates pick three headlines worth paying attention to and break down the category underneath. You're listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let's go.   Burger King’s Growth Numbers Do Not Tell the Whole Story When Burger King rebuilt the Whopper with a premium bun, new mayo, and a box instead of a wrapper, it made headlines. CEO Tom Curtis started taking personal calls from customers, reportedly logging over 3,300 conversations. These are real operational improvements, and the marketing shift from stunt-driven content to customer-celebrating campaigns like “You Rule” shows genuine progress. However, as the panel pointed out, you do not deposit percentages into a bank account. Franchise profit per location actually dropped from roughly $205,000 to $185,000, hammered by record beef prices. The chain making less money per store is winning traffic, but not building wealth. Marketing can improve perception, but it cannot solve for a weak category position.   Why Burger King Cannot Win by Fighting for Number Two The deeper issue is that Burger King has spent decades trying to be a better version of McDonald’s rather than something genuinely different. McDonald’s has far more locations and is legendary for speed and consistency. Premium burger brands like Five Guys and Shake Shack own the taste-driven, quality-focused space. Burger King is caught in the middle, without a clear category to own. The contrast with In-N-Out Burger is striking. In-N-Out has been owned by one family since its founding, has never franchised, has never gone public, and operates with one of the simplest menus in fast food history. The result is that customers do not say they want a burger. They say they want In-N-Out. That is what a category of one looks like, and it is the standard Burger King should be measuring itself against.   What Reddit and Mascots Teach Us About Category Thinking The Reddit story carries a powerful lesson that connects directly to Burger King’s situation. Brands are paying agencies thousands of dollars a month to plant fake organic reviews on the one platform consumers trust precisely because nothing there is bought. The panel argued that the real opportunity on Reddit is not manipulation. It is listening. Angry customers are not indifferent customers. They are passionate ones who can be flipped into advocates with radical generosity and a genuine point of view. The mascot trend follows the same pattern. Crocs, Liberty Mutual, Stanley Black and Decker, and others are launching brand characters, but research shows a mascot needs more than three years of consistent use before it delivers measurable results. Most marketing teams do not have three years. Duolingo’s Green Owl succeeded because one person committed to it consistently over five years and built something culturally meaningful. A mascot, like any marketing asset, cannot substitute for a clear category. It can only amplify one that already exists. To hear about the topics in this week's The Pirate Street Journal, download and listen to this episode. You can also read more Pirate Street Journal entries in the Category Pirates newsletter.   We hope you enjoyed this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and subscribe on Apple Podcast / Spotify!

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In this episode of Unfiltered Waters, Elizabeth Beisel and Todd Anderson fill in for Katie Hoff, about a week out from giving birth to her daughter, and sit down with Emma Weyant ahead of the Pan Pacific Championships. It has been a strange year for her: a full training block with no Olympic Trials to break it up, and one of the hardest, most rewarding stretches of her career. So what does it take to trust a year of work you haven't gotten to prove yet?Emma walks through the overhaul that has reshaped her stroke work: heavier backstroke sets on power days, sometimes pulling backstroke with buckets while everyone else swims freestyle, a callback to band sets from her club days. Adding Pilates to dryland has helped her mobility and eased some hip issues. At Pan Pacs she's swimming the 400 free and 200 IM, training the 400 free daily alongside Katie Ledecky after a 4:07 at Fort Lauderdale. Todd asks her to name the biggest change, and backstroke is the answer without hesitation.Along the way, the conversation goes places most swim interviews don't: her walkout song pick of Getaway Car by Taylor Swift, a Shake Shack double cheeseburger with bacon as her cheat meal, a deep dive into hair care science that has her dreaming up a chlorine specific product line, and getting talked into her first spray tan by Katie Ledecky. She admits she still hasn't gotten the TikTok color analysis everyone keeps pushing her toward, joking she can never tell gold from silver when the trend hits her feed.Underneath the training talk is a real reckoning with what comes next. Emma graduated in August, studied for the LSAT, did well, then chose to push law school back a year rather than close the door on swimming. She's leaning into a word her coach repeats to her, courage, separating it from confidence: one is doing something bold and unexpected, the other comes from consistency and trust. She traces that shift to a breakthrough race in Fort Lauderdale a year ago, when she stopped chasing her old self and started building someone new. It's a shift Elizabeth is well positioned to draw out of her.Whether you're a swimmer trying to figure out your own next chapter or someone who has never set foot on a pool deck but loves a good identity story, this episode delivers. Watch the episode, then head to the comments and let us know: what's the difference between courage and confidence in your own life right now? Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media (https://linktr.ee/unfilteredwaters) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.Note: this conversation was recorded ahead of the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships, so Emma's answers reflect where her head was heading into the meet, not how the racing actually went.FOLLOW EMMA WEYANT ON:Instagram: @emmaweyant#UnfilteredWaters #Swimming #EmmaWeyant #ElizabethBeisel #FloridaSwimming

Mark talks about tipping at Shake Shack when you pay by kiosk, Kathy Hochul's Buffalo Bills stadium ongoing controversy, the Flatiron building turned into condos, Ferrari's first electric car sold at auction, Judge Judy's son replaces his Mom on her former TV show, new flavors for Oreos, Nike's recent stock price dropping, and Gen Z not drinking alcohol and affecting wine sales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark talks about tipping at Shake Shack when you pay by kiosk, Kathy Hochul's Buffalo Bills stadium ongoing controversy, the Flatiron building turned into condos, Ferrari's first electric car sold at auction, Judge Judy's son replaces his Mom on her former TV show, new flavors for Oreos, Nike's recent stock price dropping, and Gen Z not drinking alcohol and affecting wine sales.

End of an era alert! In Episode 471, host Steve "Megatron" Phillips and TFG1Mike react to the historic shutdown of Columbia House after 71 iconic years. From vinyl and cassettes to the legendary "8 CDs for a penny" era, we look back at how mail-order music shaped a generation of collectors before streaming officially killed the star. Remember to place your final orders before September 15th, 2026!We also tackle the runaway train of tipping fatigue, sparked by Shake Shack's recent policy shifts, and debate why digital kiosks are asking for tips on basic counter service. In the tech and entertainment world, we breakdown Spotify's new ChatGPT-like AI music assistant, YouTube's revamped public view-count metrics, the reactivation of Robin Williams's Instagram account, and the official cancellation of the live-action Power Rangers series at Disney+. Plus, we give our first look reactions to the NCIS: New York teaser and jump into an in-depth review of Episodes 1–4 of Stuart Fails To Save The Universe!What you'll get out of this episode:A nostalgic retrospective on Columbia House and its 71-year physical media legacy.Critical discussion on tipping culture and automated payment kiosks.Review and breakdown of the first four episodes of Stuart Fails To Save The Universe.Analysis of Spotify's AI music assistant The cancellation of Disney's Power Rangers.Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!Top Stories & Featured LinksEnd of Media History: After 71 Years Columbia House Shuts DownTipping Fatigue: Shake Shack and Tipping Culture on a WholeAI Audio Evolution: Spotify Expands AI Push With ChatGPT-Like Music AssistantFranchise News: Power Rangers Live Action Series Dead At Disney+Platform Metrics: An Update To How We Count Public Views Across YouTube

Watch Us On YouTube! Announcing a new, ongoing benefit for annual subscribers of our Slack community. Annual subscribers receive a free Points Path Alerts subscription OR a 30% discount on Points Path Pro. Ed and Richard are back home after another exhausting stretch of travel, and Richard has survived Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas—barely. Before getting into the airline news, they recap the Vegas experience, including $25 asparagus, $34 cocktails, increasingly unfriendly casino odds, Bellagio's surprising food problem, and why "free parking" has somehow become a legitimate Las Vegas selling point. There's also some fresh Bilt news. Bilt has relaunched its partnership with Blade, allowing members to redeem Bilt Cash for up to two airport helicopter seats per year, along with the ability to use Bilt Points toward Blade flights. Ed also celebrates another year of Accor Platinum status through Bilt's returning status match. Then it's time to talk airlines. After some decidedly unimpressive United flights, Ed and Richard discuss American Airlines ending complimentary upgrades into premium economy on select three-cabin domestic routes. Is this actually a meaningful loss for elites—or just another acknowledgement that complimentary upgrades are already disappearing? Delta, meanwhile, is moving hard in the opposite direction when it comes to premium cabin capacity. Some A330-900neos will feature a whopping 56 Delta One suites, while new domestic aircraft will also feature substantially larger first-class cabins. But Richard raises an important question: if airlines add all those premium seats without adding crew, lavatories and galley capacity, will the experience actually feel premium? Plus, Ed recaps his first D23 experience, they revisit last week's Amanvari controversy after new details emerged, Richard questions what's happening with Delta's operational reliability, and Uber One announces an "improvement" that involves… giving members less. Get hydrated like Ed in Vegas with Nuun If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/ ✈️ What We Cover in This Episode ✈️ Bilt Cash takes to the skies Bilt's revamped Blade partnership Using Bilt Cash for airport helicopter flights Redeeming Bilt Points toward Blade Accor Platinum status returns ✈️ Is Las Vegas getting too expensive? Free parking is now a selling point Resort fees and cheap room rates $25 asparagus and $34 cocktails Why Bellagio can be surprisingly difficult for a quick meal ✈️ United's aging aircraft problem Broken or nonexistent Wi-Fi Old entertainment systems Why SNA is still a fantastic alternative to LAX ✈️ Ed's first D23 New Disney attractions Fixing the Yeti New roller coasters The future of Figment Ed's take on Hyatt Regency Orange County ✈️ The Amanvari controversy gets more complicated New details about the canceled hotel stay What the original story left out Why opening-week hotel reviews remain a bad idea ✈️ American changes complimentary upgrades Premium economy on three-cabin domestic aircraft Routes where free upgrades are disappearing Why Richard thinks chasing status for domestic upgrades is already a losing game ✈️ Delta dramatically expands premium cabins 56 Delta One suites on select A330-900neos Bigger first-class cabins on domestic aircraft The potential problem with lavatories, galleys and staffing Why more premium seats may not mean cheaper premium fares ✈️ What's happening with Delta? Richard's recent delays Delta becoming his worst-performing airline this year Another missed Shake Shack burger ✈️ Uber One gives members an "improvement" Ride credits drop from 6% to 5% Why corporate messaging sometimes makes things worse ⏱️ Episode 450 Timestamps 0:48 – Surviving Virtuoso Travel Week and the Vegas heat 2:48 – Bilt Cash can now pay for Blade helicopter flights 5:59 – Vegas prices, free parking and Bellagio's food problem 14:05 – United's aging planes, broken Wi-Fi and the convenience of SNA 17:22 – Ed's first D23 and the biggest Disney announcements 22:48 – New details change the Amanvari hotel controversy 26:14 – American ends some complimentary premium-economy upgrades 31:01 – Delta dramatically increases premium cabin seating 36:24 – Richard asks: What is happening to Delta? 36:49 – Uber One's unusual definition of an "improvement"

Revisiting Viral meez Episodes — we're bringing back one of the most-listened-to conversations in meez Podcast history. This episode originally aired October 31, 2023.Have you ever wondered who is behind all of the new and exciting flavors at Shake Shack? Meet John Karangis, Executive Chef and VP of Culinary Innovation, leading R&D, menu development, and chef collaborations for the brand. John's culinary journey kicked off in the nineties at Union Square Cafe, winding through Paris and San Francisco, before settling back in New York City at Gramercy Tavern. A detour into the corporate kitchen of Goldman Sachs honed his skills in delivering top-notch restaurant-style food in unconventional settings. Prior to Shake Shack, John spent seven years at the helm of Danny Meyer's Union Square Events, fine-tuning his ability to execute high-quality food on a large scale.In this episode, join CEO Josh Sharkey and John as they discuss the intricacies of R&D and innovation at Shake Shack. Discover the secrets behind producing restaurant-quality fare on a grand scale, and get a glimpse into John's passion for endurance training.Links and resources

Yesterday was Frog's first day of school and you won't believe the shirt BJ wore into the school. Do you think Jamie is overreacting about it? Bad news from the NFL Supercomputer for us all in Broncos Country! Wait until you hear this story about a dumb Shake Shack employee. Jamie's friend signed her entire family up for a Life Time Fitness membership and you won't believe how much she's paying!

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A Shake Shack employee is being accused of robbing his own store!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will's breakfast bars, Trader Joe's, Shake Shack charging more if you don't tip the robot, Chick-fil-A employees being excellent, the most popular soda in every state, Dr Pepper, move-in weekend for college students and dealing with shopping, sorority rush and rush week, how expensive college is, Halloween being bypassed for Christmas shopping — plus the latest news. 

**We will be off next week, and will return on the weekend of August 29th**In This Week's Episode:--Essence Magazine's Top 50 R&B songs of all time. --Remy Ma strikes back.--Shake Shack shakedown on customers. --Todd Blanche confirmed.--Trump leaves his people to die.--Olivia Miles continues to break records.--And more...

New Madden! New VR mini golf course! And the games never stop!!! On this final Robert Alvarez re-listen, we also check in with co-guests Rockstar Brother Love, “HellKat” Katharine Heller, and Bad Boy Newsy thanks to listener-producers Shahrum & Heather, who cast this very episode. Before the party begins, Keith shares his thoughts on Father Malley using ChatGPT, Trump's Sunshine Protection Act, a Shake Shack employee robbing his own Shake Shack before returning to work, and the upcoming boys' weekend featuring guns, breasts, roller coasters, and Mötley Crüe I mean Tesla and Extreme. On with the show.

At just about 90 locations open across 12 states and 230 signed for development in the coming years, the fast casual tenders focused brand is hitting the growth lever. Andy Howard, known as the “Chicken Guy,” has had stops from Kenny Rogers Roasters to Ranch One to Wingstop before taking on this corner of the category. What's ahead, how is Huey Magoo's winning over customers and franchisees—we get into all of it as we explore the future of a surging chicken contender.The QSR Evolution Conference is just weeks away. Register here today to secure your spot to network and learn from the top restaurant brands in the country, from Chick-fil-A to White Castle to Shake Shack, Burger King, Texas Roadhouse, and many, many more.

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The squad navigates a messy Homie Helpline where a listener named Danny tries to justify keeping his baby mama as a "booty call" while simultaneously demanding she tell him if she breathes near another man. Between the relationship drama, the crew reacts to The Rock's shocking transition into country music and investigates why the California Lottery is refusing to pay a dad $5 million because his teenage son bought the winning ticket.

We're breaking down The Rock's shocking transition from "It's About Drive" to country crooner, and honestly, the squad isn't even mad at his new daddy-daughter ballad!

Shake Shack customer notes prices rise on kiosk when he taps "no tip"..."Three Things You Need to Know"...Trump admin ending tax dollars for gender affirming surgery...other news of the daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utah lawmakers gave drivers a gas tax holiday, but are you actually feeling the savings? Executive producer Emily Means and City Cast Salt Lake contributors Molly Miloscia and Jack Stauss weigh the tradeoffs. Plus, we plan the ultimate birthday parties for Leo season, and is Shake Shack shaking customers down for tips? Resources and references: Vote for City Cast Salt Lake for City Weekly's Best Local Podcast. How To Tip in Salt Lake These Days [City Cast Salt Lake

We find out more on a Shake Shack worker robbing his own store and Swole quarterbacks.

The squad tries to help "Bobby from Boise" navigate his cockroach-infested LA living situation before his bougie girlfriend realizes his "LA lifestyle" is a total fraud. We also break down the massive $12.5 billion sale of the Lakers to the owners of their biggest rivals and investigate the scandalous theory that Shadow the eagle let his new side-piece jump his late wife.

We are breaking down the absolute soap opera in Big Bear after Jackie the bald eagle's passing, including a spicy conspiracy theory that her partner Shadow's new "friend" might have been behind the attack!

AOC ousted on the real reason she is freezing her eggs, more food recalls are in effect, President Trump slipped away from Air Force One in an elaborate security measure, accidental influencer fatalities are on the rise, QVC is total mayhem lately, a Haines City police officer used Flock cameras to spy on his estranged wife, a Shake Shack employee in Arizona robs his own workplace at gunpoint, and snakes hide in the strangest places...

We've officially lost control of the microphones. Welcome to a special episode of Dadville—or as our daughters Zanna and Liv have rebranded it, Kidville. We thought we were the consummate podcasters, but the girls immediately put us in the hot seat to expose our deepest, most embarrassing secrets. We're talking about Dave pre-unwrapping a pocketful of Jolly Ranchers during church hymns so they don't crackle, and our classic grocery store panic calls because we can't find the basil. Nothing was safe—from Ringo Starr's lack of outfit "curb appeal" to the time Ireland's Starbucks cold foam tasted exactly like cardboard. They even recap Liv's legendary Shake Shack sprint in Chicago and grill us on our favorite child. Please listen to this chaotic takeover, buy their upcoming merchandise, and cast Zanna in a movie because she's officially "nice and famous"! All Things Dave: https://www.davebarnes.com All Things Jon: https://www.jonmcl.com Thanks to our Sponsors! Boll & Branch - Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bollandbranch.com/dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Exclusions apply. Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, trips and vacations are two totally different things...we break it down. We have a new hilarious list of college football player names for the new season...move over, Noah Knigga, and a video so disturbing Cane refuses to even show it. We talk about it, though. Perez Hilton, your table is ready.

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A Utah couple's viral TikTok — now with over 4 million views — shows prices jumping 50 cents per item at the Shake Shack kiosk inside Salt Lake City International Airport after they selected "no tip." Shake Shack says it was a technology error, not policy, and that licensee HMSHost has since fixed it. We break down the fiasco, Shake Shack's response, and ask YOU: do you tip at food kiosks, and where do you draw the line with tipping? Plus, CNBC's list of the top AI-proof job skills that require uniquely human abilities, why McDonald's and its rivals are finding that cheap meal deals no longer do the trick; we check out the new sport of Pop Darts.    KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and catch us on radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.   Subscribe to us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightside

A man was arrested Monday after deputies said they caught him stealing more than 140 avocados from a southwest Miami-Dade grove over the weekend.Harry Potter fans have forced a new multimillion- dollar power cable between the UK and Ireland to be relocated after complaining it would desecrate the “grave” of Dobby, a fictional elf.US hired over 2,000 video gamers as air traffic controllers.UK has a new king of dildo buyers - Harrogate.Police believe a "body" found in an abandoned suitcase by a dirt road in southern NSW (Australia) was actually a sex doll.Mark Zuckerberg is facing criticism after the Coast Guard asked that his $300 million dollar yacht help a stranded small skiff that ran out of gas off the coast of Alaska & they were close to, but they never responded.Shake Shack is caught forcing people to pay more if they don't tip.A man in Columbus, Ohio was running from the police when he tried to jump a fence - then he lost his pants.MERCHSITE IS HERE!!

A customer noticed prices change on their Shake Shack order after they declined to tip - is this legal?

O.A.R. is at The Masonic on Wednesday, and John Mellencamp is at Shoreline this week. The Whittlin' Fiddler has passed away at 109 years old. Ariana Grande's album goes #1 - that's 7 in a row. The inaugural LA Jazz Festival was canceled. Who were the top voices of New Wave? Lazy people, rejoice! It's your day. Vinnie is confused by tipping, and so is Shake Shack. Can Sarah and the gang remember how these nursery rhymes end? Let's play!

Hour 1: Sarah tried out a virtual Blockbuster this weekend. Sombr is pretty happy for a sad boy. Benson Boone had to cancel his Sacramento show at the last minute. Jason Sudeikis doesn't know about mail forwarding. Coke is kosher! A little investigation into Liberia. A man in Scotland dresses up as a plant as a way to switch up getting drunk. Have you been spending more or less time outdoors this summer? Hour 2: ‘Michael' is now streaming on Stars. A small update on Perez Hilton. Mark Zuckerberg's mega yacht declined to help a boat in trouble. Mama June has opinions on her daughter's OnlyFans stardom. The Bay Bridge has upcoming closures we should be aware of. A couple found a dress code loophole. The hours it takes to physically feed your family really stack up. Hour 3: Remember Lavender from Harry Potter? Here's what she's up to… on OnlyFans! Can you use ocean water to cook your pasta? Ask Brooklyn Beckham. Kylie Jenner's birthday party looked pink! The NFL is warming up. The world record for the longest hair is WAY longer than you'd guess. Why are our liquids still banned at the airport? It's the summer of purse guys! Hour 4: O.A.R. is at The Masonic on Wednesday, and John Mellencamp is at Shoreline this week. The Whittlin' Fiddler has passed away at 109 years old. Ariana Grande's album goes #1 - that's 7 in a row. The inaugural LA Jazz Festival was canceled. Who were the top voices of New Wave? Lazy people, rejoice! It's your day. Vinnie is confused by tipping, and so is Shake Shack. Can Sarah and the gang remember how these nursery rhymes end? Let's play!

Shake Shake is under public scrutiny after a video went viral showing that they charge more for certain items on their ordering kiosks if you select not to tip... The Show spent quite a few days traveling together so now is the best time to test those friendships and play our game, The Newly Show Game! Gen Z is known for not really understanding much about the older generation and that even bleeds into the work place. Well we found a list of saying that float around work places that Gen Z really doesn't understand...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Shake Shack up charging if customers don't leave a tip, a Stephen Hawking impression goes viral, and a Wendy's manager earns his way to Yale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Shake Shake is under public scrutiny after a video went viral showing that they charge more for certain items on their ordering kiosks if you select not to tip... The Show spent quite a few days traveling together so now is the best time to test those friendships and play our game, The Newly Show Game! Gen Z is known for not really understanding much about the older generation and that even bleeds into the work place. Well we found a list of saying that float around work places that Gen Z really doesn't understand...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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