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What if you could swap out your influencer campaign…for a NASA astronaut?This week on Beyond the Shelf, Eric Sheinkop, CEO of The Desire Company, breaks down why expert-led content is outperforming traditional UGC and influencer videos—and how his team built a community of world-class experts to power high-converting content across Target, Sam's Club, Best Buy, Amazon, and more.We get into:Why shoppers are craving real expertise at the point of purchaseHow expert-led videos improve conversion—and build trustWhat makes PDP video different from social or UGCHow neuroscience and FTC compliance factor into Desire's content processThe ROI of going video-first—and how brands can scale without burning outConnect with Eric on LinkedIn Get the It'sRapid Creative Automation PlaybookTake It'sRapid's Creative Workflow Automation with AI surveyEmail us at sales@itsrapid.io to find out how to get your free AI Image AuditTheme music: "Happy" by MixaudProducer: Jake Musiker

Summer reading is in full swing and we have some good books to share with you on this episode.  Let us know if you have read any of them and whether you would recommend them or not.  Sarah's Shelf: Write My Name Across the Sky by Barbara O'Neal The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak   Jayme's Shelf: I Did Warn Her by Sian Gilbert Pageboy by Elliot Page

This week's guest on Off the Shelf is Ben Hall, chief executive officer of Golden State Medical Supply (GSMS). Hall shares the GSMS story, from its founding by an Air Force veteran in the 1980s to its role today delivering cost-effective, high-quality generic pharmaceuticals to the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense. He discusses the role data management and analytics plays in delivering value to the customer across government and how GSMS is now supporting the brand name federal market. Finally Hall talks about the opportunities and challenges in driving domestic and near-shore manufacturing of pharmaceuticals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Drew and Travis get hooked on Abel Ferrara's The Addiction and Larry Fessenden's Habit: two indie vampire flicks from 1995, both set in New York City! This pairing is our third of four installments in another month of Unconventional Vampire Movies. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - The Addiction 00:32:41 - Habit 01:14:52 - The Shelf 01:23:06 - Calls to Action 01:24:06 - Currently Consuming 01:39:24 - End SHOW LINKS Clerks Vampire's Kiss The Shrouds GenreVision on Letterboxd Drew Dietsch on Letterboxd Travis Newton on Letterboxd GenreVision on Bluesky Drew Dietsch on Bluesky

Joe's Shelf finally returns! In this series, I pick a movie that Ryan has never seen, we watch it, and then discuss. Groundbreaking concept for a podcast, I know. This time, in honor of Gene Hackman and Harris Yulin, I chose Night Moves - a 1975 neo noir directed by Arthur Penn. Man, do I just love a good private detective movie and Night Moves is one of the best to ever do it.  Support us on Patreon for tons of bonus content and features at: www.patreon.com/almostcultclassics.  You can also find us on X: Joe: https://twitter.com/joeramoni Ryan: https://twitter.com/ryanlancello And don't forget to check out our website and merch store: https://www.almostcultclassics.com

On this episode of The Lab, Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust members Michael Green (Chair) and Steve Cavalier (Board Member and Fan Advisory Board representative) join to discuss the growing relationship between the club and its fans. They share insights from their recent meeting with new CEO Vinai Venkatesham, explain how the Fan Advisory Board operates, and discuss key issues including ticket pricing, atmosphere initiatives like Return of the Shelf, and supporter influence. They also explore Johan Lange's recruitment strategy and the Trust's five principles of ownership—used to measure and challenge the club's performance on and off the pitch. If you're not already a member of THST, do consider joining us, as a full or associate member: https://www.thstofficial.com/membership.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drew and Travis love the foe that is Dafoe in Shadow of the Vampire! It's the Oscar-nominated horror-comedy that fictionalizes the production of 1922's Nosferatu as a satire about what happens when you hire a monster to play your monster. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Shadow of the Vampire 00:55:55 - The Shelf 01:08:33 - Calls to Action 01:09:58 - Currently Consuming 01:46:23 - End SHOW LINKS Wes Craven's New Nightmare Nosferatu (1922) Ed Wood The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones Superman (2025) GenreVision on Letterboxd Drew Dietsch on Letterboxd Travis Newton on Letterboxd GenreVision on Bluesky Drew Dietsch on Bluesky

BEST OF TST: The sudden popularity of Labubu toys has resulted in grown adults lining up in the early morning hours to acquire as many of these little monsters as possible. Although upon first glance they appear sort of cute, closer examination will reveal that their apparent smile is actually a sinister grin with razor sharp teeth. Designed by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung, the toys are sold by Pop Mart in collaboration with the artist and in relation to his 2015 book “The Monsters.” Their increasing popularity is a result of celebrities like Rihanna or Dua Lipa flaunting their own, although the trend began when Blackpink k-pop singer Lisa first was spotted with the keychain in April 2024. Each doll comes in a sealed box with no indication of what's inside, meaning each purchase is a mystery. Shoppers are notified of a new drop off of the toy at their local stores via WhatsApp. They then rush to the spot, as one Australian article documented, “at 3am.” Put simply, people are lining up during the “witching hour” to buy a mysterious monster in a box after receiving an oddly timed text in the middle of the night. The atmosphere around these toys is similar to any long gone or persisting product, from Furbys and Beanie Babies to Hello Kitty and Pokemon, but there is something else about these little toys that is anything but friendly.The dolls themselves are not really even monsters, but instead more like little children that appear to be possessed and wearing Teletubbies costumes. Like any good marketing campaign, the product page on Amazon describes their various character stores: one of the leaders, zimomo ventures to the human world where he learns yoga and then brings the practice back to his own world in the forest. The monsters are thus more like fairies, and in fact one description reads: “the elves in the forest are curious about the human world. So, the No. 1 curious player LABUBU gathered her friends and secretly came to the city for an adventure. The goal is absolutely not to be discovered by humans!” The forests are described further as “nordic,” which is the mythological nature that was inspiration for the dolls.It's not just the name zimomo that brings back memories of the Momo Challenge, but the fact that these monsters from another world are essentially being promoted like Momo. Mysterious messages in the middle of the night that prompt half-asleep humans to perform some action - in this case, buy a mysterious box that contains what amounts to a fairy, demon, familiar, or personal spirit charm. This is reminiscent also of the 3am Challenge and the recent Mirror Challenge, where one looks into the mirror for so long they watch their face and reality around them distort. The name LA BU BU is even more telling of an underlying darkness. The LALALOOPSY doll, a girl with no apparent ears, a mouth sewn shut, and black buttons for eyes - something further reminiscent of the movie Carolin where the Beldam Other Mother replaces the girl's eyes (soul) with buttons to trap her in the other world - is a toy about fanciful play through a sort of loopy “Lala-ness.” The LA BU BU is generally said to refer to the same playfulness, though the word “bubu” is both a euphemism for a child's injury, and also holds the meaning of grandmother. In other words, LA GRANDMOTHER, the old crone of the forest. She is also known as Momo, Yamamba, the hag, the Hansel and Gretel Witch, or Baba Yaga. She also shares something in common with La Llorona, Ubume, and Banshee.   Perhaps this is all a coincidence, or perhaps Labubu, like Elf on the Shelf, is not something we should be bringing into our homes or carrying with us on our person. *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.-FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKWEBSITECashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.

Episode 105- Season 3 Wrap Up Bonanza- The Characters  First Flight is wrapping up their discussion on Season 3 and, for this first part, we are focusing on the characters in the season!  We can't wait to discuss it and hear thoughts from you, the #Carrot Crew! Chris and Abby are very excited to dig into each of our main cast, plus a few recurring favorites, and look at their highs, lows, and growth from over the course of Season 3.  We will do this Trek Ranks Style, with 5 words and a hashtag that sum up our thoughts for each character, and a brief discussion. Stay tuned for more Season 3 thoughts and analysis in Part 2! Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks and Grappler Rankings, and/or your general thoughts on this episode! We save these and share them on special Mail Bag episodes.  (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter (X), Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and Facebook:  @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds  Email us thoughts and/or audio feedback (90 secs or less) firstflightpod@gmail.com Find Us on YouTube: Chris' Channel : Completing the Shelf

This week's guest on Off the Shelf is Jason Workmaster from Miller & Chevalier. Workmaster discusses the potential legal implications of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), and analyzes the key features of the RFO and the implications for contractors and contracting officers. He highlights the potential ramifications for the bid protest process and the roles of GAO and the Court of Claims. Turning to GSA's Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program, Workmaster gives his thoughts on the expansion of Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) across the program and what contractors need to focus on during the expansion. Finally, he outlines the Department of Justice's enforcement priorities for government contractors under the new Trump administration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor & Bethany Mandel discussed: D.C. Storms Trigger flooding Rains, Violent Winds Before Dramatic Skies Hundreds of Huge Amazon Packages Arrive at Calif. Woman’sDdoorstep for Over a Year After Chinese Seller Lists Her Home as Return Address Tractor-Trailer Dangling Off bridge Over I-270 Spur After Crash NYC Mayoral Poll: Zohran Mamdani 35%; Andrew Cuomo 25%; Curtis Sliwa 14%; Eric Adams 11%; Undecided 13% Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, July 10, 2025 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ambie and Crystal got tagged by RollingReggie in his 3rd annual Midyear Board Game Tag, so we take the whole podcast episode to answer his questions about how the first half of 2025 is going so far in our board gaming! 0:00-Intro 0:34-Midyear Board Game Tag 02:02-1. What is your favorite game so far this year? 04:32-2. What is your most played game? 05:44-3. What was your biggest surprise? 08:09-4. What game's production/art has impressed you the most? 10:07-5. What has been your most reliable introductory board game? 16:09-6. What game do you want to get off of your Shelf of Shame in the second half of the year? 18:28-7. Which game from 10+ years ago did you discover this year? 20:28-8. Which anticipated releases are you most excited about for the second half of the year? 25:50-Bonus. What's your personal favorite video (podcast) that you've posted to your channel? 27:24-Outro 28:19-Bloopers Join our discord Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz Or shop at our merch store or our Amazon Storefront This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart. Consolidated Links For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/414

This week's guest on Off the Shelf, is Ken Dodds, executive vice president, and general counsel for the Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement.During the show, Dodds shares his insights on implementing the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and how the reform will likely reshape key aspects of the procurement process. Dodds also highlights some the key parts of the FAR that will have the biggest potential impact on contracting officers and contractors, and he gives his thoughts on the current round of acquisition reform legislation being considered by Congress. Dodds also addresses GSA's expansion of Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) and the implications for the program, including the demise of the Price Reduction Clause.Finally he alks about small business issues and the procurement system. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pantha Politix Podcast is real, uncut political and entertainment talk from four men reared by Hip-Hop culture. Entertaining, engaging, and honest. Hosted by Mojo Barnes, Monster Elicit, P7 and Seven Da PanthaFollow the squad on IG, Facebook, or TikTok, stream us wherever you listen to podcasts or watch us on Rumble and YouTube! https://linktree.com/PanthaPolitixPodJustice For Kadejah Brown!!https://tr.ee/QbrdcbbmmQListen to A Flexx's "Bag It Up" here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2mAsbAfmgD5C95n41ozzF9?si=4aPBipXMQnaWkp-bdalTnw

On the Shelf for July 2025 The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 318 with Heather Rose Jones Your monthly roundup of history, news, and the field of sapphic historical fiction. In this episode we talk about: TV series: The Buccaneers Recent and upcoming publications covered on the blog Faderman, Lillian. 1978. “Female Same-Sex Relationships in Novels by Longfellow, Holmes, and James” in The New England Quarterly, Vol. 51, No. 3: 309-332 Godbeer, Richard. 1995. “'The Cry of Sodom': Discourse, Intercourse, and Desire in Colonial New England” in The William and Mary Quarterly, Vol. 52, No. 2: 259-286 Manion, Jen. “The Queer History of Passing as a Man in Early Pennsylvania” in Pennsylvania Legacies, vol. 16, no. 1, 2016, pp. 6–11. Vaughan, Alden. 1978. “The Sad Case of Thomas(ine) Hall” in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography 86: 146-48. Oaks, Robert F. 1978. “"Things Fearful to Name": Sodomy and Buggery in Seventeenth-Century New England” in Journal of Social History, Vol. 12, No. 2: 268-281 Wood, Mary E. 1993. “'With Ready Eye': Margaret Fuller and Lesbianism in Nineteenth-Century American Literature” in American Literature 65: 3-4. Comment, Kristin M. 2005. “Charles Brockden Brown's ‘Ormond' and Lesbian Possibility in the Early Republic” in Early American Literature, vol. 40, no. 1, pp. 57–78. Freedman, Estelle B. 1982. “Sexuality in Nineteenth-Century America: Behavior, Ideology, and Politics” in Reviews in American History, Vol. 10, No. 4, The Promise of American History: Progress and Prospects: 196-215 LaFleur, Greta. “Sex and ‘Unsex': Histories of Gender Trouble in Eighteenth-Century North America.” Early American Studies, vol. 12, no. 3, 2014, pp. 469–99. Cleves, Rachel Hope. 2014. Charity & Sylvia: A Same-Sex Marriage in Early America. Oxford University Press, Oxford. ISBN 978-0-19-933542-8 Martin, Sylvia. 1994. “'These Walls of Flesh': The Problem of the Body in the Romantic Friendship/Lesbianism Debate” in Historical Reflections / Réflexions Historiques, Vol. 20, No. 2, Lesbian Histories: 243-266 VanHaitsma, Pamela. 2019. “Stories of Straightening Up: Reading Femmes in the Archives of Romantic Friendship” in QED: A Journal in GLBTQ Worldmaking, Vol. 6, No. 3:1-24 Cleves, Rachel Hope. “Six Ways of Looking at a Trans Man? The Life of Frank Shimer (1826-1901).” Journal of the History of Sexuality, vol. 27, no. 1, 2018, pp. 32–62. Faderman, Lillian. 1979. “Who Hid Lesbian History?” in Frontiers: A Journal of Women Studies, Autumn 1979, Vol. 4, No 3. 74-76. Garber, Linda. 2015. “Claiming Lesbian History: The Romance Between Fact and Fiction” in Journal of Lesbian Studies, 19(1), 129-49. Braunschneider, Theresa. 2004. “Acting the Lover: Gender and Desire in Narratives of Passing Women” in Eighteenth Century: Theory and Interpretation 45, no. 3: 211-29 Recent Lesbian/Sapphic Historical Fiction The Housekeeper's Ledger by Allison Ingram A Truthful Companion By My Side by Claudia Haase Secrets at the Ambrose Café by Carryl Church Salt in the Silk by Delly M. Elrose A Bounty of Bitterwort (Lavender and Foxglove #2) by Hilary Rose Berwick A Rondel of Rosemary (Lavender and Foxglove #3) by Hilary Rose Berwick A League of Lavender (Lavender and Foxglove #4) by Hilary Rose Berwick In Her Own Shoes (The Ferrier Chronicles #1) by Mark Prime The Letters Beneath Her Floorboards by Mira Ashwyn House of Ash and Honor by W.S. Banks Lavender & Gin by Abigail Aaronson The Fortune Hunter's Guide to Love by Emma-Claire Sunday The Rebel Girls of Rome by Jordyn Taylor The Secrets of Harbour House by Liz Fenwick Whispers Beneath the Banyan Bath by Moon Heeyang The Original by Nell Stevens Wayward Girls by Susan Wiggs Miss Veal and Miss Ham by Vikki Heywood What I've been consuming A Rare Find by Joanna Lowell The Unlikely Pursuit of Mary Bennet by Lindz McLeod The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman Servant Mage by Kate Elliott A transcript of this podcast is available here. (Interview transcripts added when available.) Links to the Lesbian Historic Motif Project Online Website: http://alpennia.com/lhmp Blog: http://alpennia.com/blog RSS: http://alpennia.com/blog/feed/ Twitter: @LesbianMotif Discord: Contact Heather for an invitation to the Alpennia/LHMP Discord server The Lesbian Historic Motif Project Patreon Links to Heather Online Website: http://alpennia.com Email: Heather Rose Jones Mastodon: @heatherrosejones@Wandering.Shop Bluesky: @heatherrosejones Facebook: Heather Rose Jones (author page)

In this quick and cozy episode, Abi and Ashley go full nerd-mode as we proudly show off our personal Tolkien collections—our very own “dragon hoards”! From prized books and gifted treasures to thrifted finds and sentimental keepsakes, we chat about how we got them, why we love them, and what makes them special. You'll hear us gush over goodies from:Little People – @fisherpriceMini Verse – @officialminiverseKip Rasmussen Art – @kiprasmussenartLord of the Maps – @lordofthemapsHer Universe – @heruniverseBoxLunch Gifts – @boxlunchgiftsFunko Pops – @originalfunkoDavid Day – @daviddaybooksLEGO – @legoLoungefly – @loungeflyIt's basically a virtual shelf tour full of laughter, love, and pure Middle-earth joy!Want to join the fun and share your own collection someday? Join our Patreon to unlock awesome perks like special handmade gifts or a guest spot on the podcast!https://www.patreon.com/sistersoftheshirepodcastSisters of the Shire Podcast Linkshttps://linktr.ee/sistersoftheshirepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/sistersoftheshirepodcast/https://www.patreon.com/sistersoftheshirepodcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/1HIhmdeX6761vi7RyOjl8f?si=_qwdGdP7SbmAP2RWlji54w

Pella Community Food Shelf Executive Director Melissa Zula discusses the new Healthy Kids Iowa Pilot Program taking place this summer, how the program has been going so far, and the help they need in spreading the word

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Bonus Book Review: Why How to Be a More Efficient Radiologist Belongs on Your ShelfHost: Matt Covington, MD Twitter: @mfcovington @radrevpodcastEpisode Type: Bonus ReviewIn radiology, efficiency is everything.In this episode, Dr. Matt Covington dives into How to Be a More Efficient Radiologist: A Guide to Practice, Reporting, and Workflow Optimization by Long H. Tu, MD, PhD, and collaborators. If you've ever felt stuck in slow, clunky workflows or wondered how to get home by 5 without compromising quality, this book may be the best $20 (on Amazon at time of episode posting) you'll spend this year.Whether you're a radiology resident learning the ropes, a seasoned attending looking for marginal gains, or a program director building a curriculum—this book delivers practical tools to help you thrive, not just survive.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why technical skill is only the starting point—and how efficiency is what separates great radiologistsReal-world upgrades for PACS navigation, dictation habits, and workstation ergonomicsHidden tools (AutoHotKey, structured search patterns, macro optimization) that can shave time off each studyHow this book can change your daily life in the reading room

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Drew and Travis rock out with Queen of the Damned! It's the 2002 Anne Rice adaptation that marked the last feature film appearance of Aaliyah. This is the first film in our third month of movies about Unconventional Vampires! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Queen of the Damned 00:55:00 - The Shelf 01:00:23 - Calls to Action 01:01:46 - Currently Consuming 01:12:30 - End SHOW LINKS Hannibal The Forsaken Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult GenreVision on Letterboxd Drew Dietsch on Letterboxd Travis Newton on Letterboxd GenreVision on Bluesky Drew Dietsch on Bluesky

Men are now trying to have a Kardasian butt when they go to the gym. A mom would do anything to show her pride for her graduating son--including getting pole dancers to perform across the school gate. The Pride of the USA was on full display when Chris Robinson had a very defined and a very live wardrobe malfunction while running for a 1st place prize.In this Weekend Episode...[A Piece of My Mnd] Arsonist Sets Wildfire, Opens Fire On Firefighters, Police In Ambush…& 5th-Grade Girls Devised Plot to Kill AZ Boy & Fake His SuicideGym Bros Are Now Going For a "Shelf-Like Butt"How Hot Is It? Video Captures the Moment When The Heat Caused a Road to Buckle & Sent a Car FlyingTeen Celebrates Graduation With Pole Dancers 'Gifted' by Mom Outside School GatesA Guy Beat Up an Ice Cream Truck Driver After Wrongly Assuming He Was a PervUS Sprinter Chris Robinson Has Wardrobe Malfunction On Live TV—He Couldn't Keep His Junk In His Shorts!FL Cop Picks Someone's Pocket...During a Traffic StopMan Suffers 5” Rectal Prolapse After Spending 2 Hours on Toilet w/PhoneMy Insane FL Nephew, "Pancho Guero" will answer some questions about kids this week, such as Summertime Curfew For Our Teen…Or Not and An Abrupt Attempt At Teaching A Young Child To Swim.

What happens when Amazon pulls the rug out from under your most profitable brand? Most sellers panic. Jeff Storch built a plan and scaled to $25M a year.In this no-fluff episode of the Clear the Shelf podcast, Jeff returns to talk about brand gating, sourcing like a machine, scaling smart, and turning Amazon returns into pure profit.Whether you're a beginner just cracking into online arbitrage or a seasoned seller juggling OA, RA, and wholesale—this is the tactical roadmap you didn't know you needed.Here's what you'll learn:• The real reason behind Amazon's wave of brand restrictions (and how to protect your inventory)• Why single-brand reliance is a death sentence for Amazon sellers• How Jeff runs a full-blown returns department that monetizes "unsellable" products• What it actually takes to build a $25M/year arbitrage business (hint: reps and systems)• The diversification playbook Jeff used to survive Nike shutdowns, supplier limits, and the Adidas-gate saga• Why returns, eBay, and even brick-and-mortar stores matter more than you think• The #1 hiring mistake most sellers make when scalingIf you're serious about Amazon FBA especially online arbitrage, retail arbitrage, or wholesale sourcing this episode is your unfair advantage.Like what you heard? Smash that like button, subscribe for more tactical Amazon seller content, and join our email list at https://www.cleartheshelf.com/newsletter] for exclusive resources.Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments—we read every one.----------RESOURCES FOR YOU:

Episode 104 - BONUS Prodigy with Progeny  S2 Eps 1-10 First Flight is having our second annual Prodigy July and this time we are chatting with our children about it.  It's been about a year since Prodigy dropped Season 2 at once and we still love it!  Chris and Abby rewatched the season with their kids and discussed a multitude of thoughts and ideas that came from that.  This episode will cover the first half- Episodes 1-10. Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks, Grappler Ratings, Viewscreen On picks, VAMF and Flipping Duras Awards and/or your general thoughts so we can share them on our next Mail Bag episode.  (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter (X), Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and Facebook:  @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds  Find Us on YouTube: Chris' Channel : Completing the Shelf  

I'm excited to bring you the second book in our review series, David Hoffman's indispensable tome Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine. This was one of my first serious herb books and also served as my university textbook.   If I had to make one herb book recommendation to you, this would be in the top five, if not the top three. In this post, I'm going to walk you through what's in this book, what I like about it, and why I'm recommending it to you and all herbalists.   In this post, you'll learn what this book has to offer, including: An overview of the book—what's included and what I find most useful An excellent discussion of treatment approaches by body system How Hoffman's simple, logical formulas can shape your practice Why Hoffman's action-based approach to herbal medicine is so effective Who this book is for—and why I keep coming back to it   ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:  http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com   Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ   Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/   Shop our herbal products:  https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/   ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.   ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.    ———————————— WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ———————————— If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.

Pre-Show: John has made an important purchase 11 June 2011 Documentation of the journey (spoilers!) John’s beloved Ninja Anova After Dark Follow-up: We’re doing good work here, folks YoLink leak sensors Leak sensor 4-pack with compulsory hub Travel insurance is more than you think it is (via Jason Poole and Levi Dalton) Allianz concierge Window widget size in Tahoe Apple Intelligence is now allowed when booting from an external in Tahoe beta 2 Floating tab bars in iOS 26 Apple “Ducks” The Architect’s Lions Maybe don’t yank out removable storage in Windows either (via Adrian Mester) It’s the world that’s wrong, not me: iPhone 16 Pro case edition “We Messed Up” Bullstrap open-bottom case Ads in YouTube Why not use uBlock Origin? (via Igor Kulman) …or perhaps Vinegar (App Store link) (via Michael Brown) RIP FireWire Apple marketing continues to misfire Apple weighs using Anthropic or OpenAI to power Siri OpenAI/Meta leadership talent rivalry Ask ATP: Is it worth buying a laptop where Tahoe is preinstalled? (via François-Olivier Leblanc) How much faster will an M4 be than an M1 for Xcode Simulator launches? (via Alistair Logie) How do we choose a new UPS? (via David Levine) John’s pick Casey’s pick ATP #569 Eaton UPSes Post-show: Marco restaurant-tech MVPs… from his co-hosts! Tailscale (Tailscale is a prior sponsor) Casey’s introductory post Tailscale 4via6 YoLink temperature sensors (even cheaper with a smaller temp. range) Thermoworks VHB Tape Eve Room Members-only ATP Overtime: Should we pay developers like athletes? Sam Altman claims Meta has made $100M offers Jack Altman’s podcast Reuters coverage Sponsored by: Quince: Elevated essentials and staples that last. 1Password: Award-winning password manager trusted by millions of users. Factor: Healthy Eating, Made Easy. Get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box. Become a member for ATP Overtime, ad-free episodes, member specials, and our early-release, unedited “bootleg” feed!

We're off this week, so we're re-airing Dave's interview with Walmart Connect's Diana Finster from earlier this month. They discuss:Walmart's approach to closed-loop measurement and omnichannel ROIHow to balance scale and precision in media strategyThe launch of Walmart Connect's Display Advertising API—and how partners like It'sRapid are helping advertisers move fasterWhat great creative looks like, and why it's core to performanceWhat Diana is focused on heading into Cannes 2025We'll be back next with with a brand-new episode of Beyond the Shelf!Connect with Diana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianabethge/ 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@itsrapid.io to find out how to get your free AI Image AuditTheme music: "Happy" by Mixaud - https://mixaund.bandcamp.comProducer: Jake Musiker

TBOY Live Show Tickets to Chicago on sale NOW: https://www.axs.com/events/949346/the-best-one-yet-podcast-ticketsDespite trade war & real war, US stocks just hit all-time-highs… We whipped up 4 reasons why.Momofuku's Michelin-starred restaurant just raised $27M of VC… to stick its noodles in Costco.Internships are down, but some are making $25K/month?... Our advice: Cancel your internship.Plus, get your tickets to our Live Show in Chicago… it's gonna be a TBOY$SPY $JPM $NVDAWant more business storytelling from us? Check out the latest episode of our new weekly deepdive show: The untold origin story of… Dr Pepper

Do you need a little light summer reading, or would you like to sink your teeth into some non-fiction? Well, good thing we have both! Now everyone is happy and that is our goal.  This is what we have read lately and whether or not you should read it next. Jayme's Shelf: The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King by Harry Trevaldwyn The Poison Squad by Deborah Blum   Sarah's Shelf: Home of the American Circus by Allison Larkin Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid  

EP 103 BONUS - June 2025 Trek of the Month Welcome to First Flight's Bonus Trek of the Month thematic episodes chat! Chris and Abby love ALL Trek and have given themselves, and the Carrot Crew, some franchise spanning, thematic episode choices for each month.   This month of June the theme is Fathers' Day, and our episode picks are (Abby: Explorers DS9 S3 Ep 22) and (Chris: The Bounty PIC S3 Ep 6)  Take a listen and hear why we picked them for this theme, a connection to our personal lives and a Grappler Rating. *** Next Month in (July) the episodes are  (Abby: Alter Ego VOY S3 Ep 14) (Chris: Marauders ENT S2 Ep 6) *** Feel free to let us know your thoughts on these monthly episodes and if you have any connections or Grappler Ratings of your own.  (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter (X), Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and Facebook:  @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds  Find Us on YouTube: Chris' Channel : Completing the Shelf

Andy, Daniel, Kelly and John will compete to have their Shelf of Shame games added to this Top 10 Shelf of Shame Games! 0:00 Intro09:02 Kelly's 112:15 Andy's 114:52 Daniel's 118:23 John's 122:19 Kelly's 224:47 Andy's 228:27 Daniel's 231:54 John's 235:06 Kelly's 339:04 Andy's 342:23 Daniel's 346:00 John's 349:01 Kelly's 451:14 Andy's 453:16 Daniel's 457:06 John's 41:01:45 Kelly's 51:05:34 Andy's 51:11:18 That's All Folks

Drew and Travis feel the sharp sensations of The Sting! It's the 1973 hit that swept the Oscars and stars Robert Redford, Paul Newman, and Robert Shaw! This is the final film in our second month of movies about Crimes, Crooks and Capers. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - The Sting 00:49:39 - The Shelf 00:58:20 - Calls to Action 00:59:31 - Currently Consuming 01:22:54 - End SHOW LINKS Casino Royale (2006) Better Call Saul Final Destination Bloodlines GenreVision on Letterboxd Drew Dietsch on Letterboxd Travis Newton on Letterboxd GenreVision on Bluesky Drew Dietsch on Bluesky

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. My book Midlife now exists. Buy it here, or leave it a rating here or hereFor more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW, join the group chat, and send me a poem for Listener Crit!Leave the show a rating here (actually, just do it on your phone, it's easier). Thanks!Wear SLEERICKETS t-shirts and hoodies. They look good!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 25 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] com Some of the topics mentioned in this episode:– The Old Current by Brad Leithauser– Rhyme's Rooms by Brad Leithauser– Forty-Five Years On by Brad Leithauser– Anthony Hecht– A. E. Housman– Charlotte Mew– Marianne Moore– Katsushika Hokusai– John Crowe Ransom– Robert Frost– John Milton– Iron John: A Book about Men by Robert Bly– Elizabeth Bishop– Chidiock Tichborne– Richard KenneyFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna PearsonOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah BlumovRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: In Future PostsBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

Today, we’re bringing you the best from another KUOW Podcast - Meet Me Here… This is the biggest weekend for Pride celebrations in Seattle, as June comes to a close. We talked on Casual Friday about queer movies and representation in media. Meet Me Here’s Katie Campbell spoke to local author Corinne Manning about their new collection of short stories, “We Had No Rules,” about being a queer author telling queer stories, and why the LGBTQ shelf is the best shelf in the bookstore. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 102- BONUS SNW S2  Sleepover Vibes   First Flight loves ALL Trek and we often cultivate our podcast's “Sleepover Vibes” by chatting about it.     With Strange New Worlds Season 3 dropping in just a few weeks, Abby and Chris rewatched the first two seasons to be refreshed on all the details and be ready for 10 new episodes!  This is our free flowing conversation about Season 2 for your enjoyment.    Feel free to let us know your SNW thoughts, Porthos' Picks, Grappler Ratings, Viewscreen On picks, VAMF and Flipping Duras Awards and/or your general thoughts so we can share them on our next Mail Bag episode.  (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!)   Find Us on Twitter (X), Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and Facebook:  @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds    Find Us on YouTube: Chris' Channel : Completing the Shelf

In this episode, our guests are Sahil Nair and Pauline Smout, both sustainability consultants based in the Netherlands. They delve into the complexities of sustainable agriculture, highlighting how responsible sourcing, water use, and land conversion are critical to long-term ecological health. Pauline discusses her work bringing together banks, supermarkets, and farmer organisations to align on sustainability KPIs, while Sahil explains the challenges in traceability and impact measurement in global agricultural supply chains like coffee, cacao, and soy. Together, they explore the interplay between food, energy, and water systems and advocate for a return to first principles thinking to drive meaningful change. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs Instagram @energypreneurs Tiktok @energypreneurs Spotify Video @energypreneurs

How does one transform a personal crisis into a groundbreaking business that has the potential to change lives? This question lies at the heart of this episode, as we explore the journey of entrepreneurship through the lens of resilience, innovation, and a relentless drive to make a difference.Our guest, Martha Carlin, transitioned from a career in accounting to founding BiotiQuest after her husband's early Parkinson's diagnosis. Motivated to find solutions outside traditional medicine, Martha uncovered the power of the microbiome and developed specialized probiotics, leveraging years of research and personal investment to help improve lives—including her husband's.This episode provides an inside look at Martha's incredible story, the unique science behind her products, and the significant challenges small health businesses face in the era of digital marketplace giants. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in health, entrepreneurship, or what it truly takes to pursue a mission-driven business in today's digital world. To get the latest from Martha Carlin, you can follow her below!https://www.linkedin.com/in/marthacarlin/https://biotiquest.com/ Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!Website: www.marciadawood.comLearn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.comAnd don't forget to follow us wherever you are!Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood

Join host Patrick Kelly and guest Manuel Michel, Managing Director of the Colombia Avocado Board, to explore how Avocados from Colombia is redefining consumer perception and building a standout brand in the global produce aisle. They dive into how the nation's powerful country-branding—highlighting Colombia's lush biodiversity, sustainability ethos, and rich cultural story—is fueling awareness and retail momentumThis episode offers a compelling story for growers, marketers, and avocado lovers alike—a behind-the-scenes look at how Colombia is leveraging brand strategy, consumer education, and retail partnerships to position its avocados as a premium, sustainable choice on shelves worldwide.

Why You’re Annoying Everyone: A Field Guide to Adding Wisdom to Your Zeal! In this solo episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon dives deep into the wild ride known as the "cage stage"—that volatile season when a man discovers a hard-hitting truth (Calvinism, patriarchy, Christian nationalism… you name it) and starts swinging it like a hammer before he’s learned to wield it like a sword. Whether you've been there, seen it happen, or are stuck in it now—this episode lays out the stages from truth resistance to humble mastery. You’ll learn how to channel zeal into godly wisdom, avoid burning down your relationships, and grow from a theological grenade into a mature man of conviction. Topics Covered: ✅ What is the Cage Stage? Why do men go full zealot when the lightbulb turns on?✅ The “Bomb Drop” moment—when truth hits like a grenade✅ Why seeing truth everywhere can make you unbearable✅ The Crusade Phase—missionary zeal meets reckless fire✅ Betrayal & Resistance—why you start distrusting your pastors and friends✅ Humility & Wisdom—how to graduate from Cage Stage chaos✅ How Pastors and Fathers should disciple men in the fire✅ Tools on the Shelf—why not every battle needs a bazooka This one’s for every man who’s ever gone all-in on a truth bomb...and had to learn how to stop blowing up the dinner table. Chapters: 00:00 - The Cage Stage Phenomenon01:51 - Understanding Zeal and Wisdom04:34 - Stages of the Cage Stage07:19 - The Prequel Stage: Resistance to Truth10:31 - Stage One: The Bomb Drop13:16 - Seeing Truth Everywhere16:02 - The Crusade Begins19:20 - Anger and Betrayal Stage22:05 - Resistance and Pushback25:20 - Defining True Masculinity26:23 - Navigating the Cage Stage30:10 - The Importance of Love and Humility35:17 - The Role of Pastors and Leaders48:21 - Fostering Unity in the Church

Forget the kid swiping candy. This is organized, high-stakes theft costing retailers $45 billion a year. Serial shoplifters hitting Ulta for $80K. Cartels cleaning out Walmart shelves across states. A professional thief tells us how it works—and why some now justify it as “social justice.”From beauty heists to Whole Foods raids, this isn't petty crime—it's a nationwide epidemic hiding in plain sight. This is The Real Story. Thank you to our sponsor! Balance of Nature: Visit: https://balanceofnature.com/ or call 1.800.246.8751 and get this special offer by using Discount Code: “DRPHIL”. Get a FREE Fiber & Spice supplement, plus 35% OFF your first preferred set as a new Preferred Customer, with free shipping and our money-back guarantee. Start your journey with Balance of Nature.

Drew and Travis hang out with Jim Jarmusch's Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai! It's the 1999 hitman flick starring Forest Whitaker, featuring original music by RZA of The Wu-Tang Clan. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai 00:56:29 - The Shelf 01:02:34 - Calls to Action 01:04:22 - Currently Consuming 01:27:22 - End SHOW LINKS Perfect Days (2023) Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Kill Bill: Vol. 2 Predator: Killer of Killers GenreVision on Letterboxd Drew Dietsch on Letterboxd Travis Newton on Letterboxd GenreVision on Bluesky Drew Dietsch on Bluesky

It's busy, but here we are to discuss all sorts of nonsense: Mission Impossible Sinners Doctor Who The Wild Robot The Great Gatsby Brian Wilson... and more!

Episode 101 - Season 3 Mailbag Part 5  First Flight is chatting about Season 3 and we have YOUR thoughts to discuss. Chris and Abby respond to the feedback they have gotten from the First Flight Community over the second part of the season.  The conversations range from fun to serious and there are many great contributions from the Carrot Crew! Feel free to let us know your Porthos' Picks, Grappler Ratings, Viewscreen On picks, VAMF and Flipping Duras Awards and/or your general thoughts so we can share them on our next Mail Bag episode.  (Please note, contributions might be shared on the podcast!) Find Us on Twitter (X), Instagram, Threads, Bluesky and Facebook:  @FirstFlightPod Abby: @abbymsommer Chris: @ShelfNerds  Find Us on YouTube: Chris' Channel : Completing the Shelf  

This week on From the Front Porch, it's an episode of Off the Shelf with Annie & Ashley, formerly known as Kids' Table! It's the same banter and book talk you love with a fresh new name. Annie is joined by friend, cousin, and former colleague, Ashley Sherlock, to chat about what they're reading – but also what they're watching, listening to, and buying. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 534) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: Annie's books: The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner Nine Lives by Dan Baum (unavailable to order) Ashley's books: Sandwich by Catherine Newman Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green The Wedding People by Alison Espach From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram, Tiktok, and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong.  Ashley is reading Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Beth, Stephanie Dean, Linda Lee Drozt, Ashley Ferrell, Wendi Jenkins, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Gene Queens, Cammy Tidwell, Jammie Treadwell, and Amanda Whigham.

Summary: For the final episode before our hiatus, it is only fitting that Holly and Devin get to spend an hour gushing about one of their favorite middle grade series, Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend. Written by a queer Australian, these books bring middle grade fantasy into technicolor from black and white. With rich world building, a menagerie of friends, foes, and frights this series will make the hearts race for readers of any age. Reminder: Holly is a new mom! While she spends some time with her evolving family, we'll be taking a hiatus from the podcast through the summer and fall. As we have updates we will share them. We appreciate your patience and encourage you to review our back-log of episodes in the meantime.  Topics Discussed: Series Summary (4:37): Morrigan Crow is a young girl born on Eventide, the unluckiest day of the year. Cursed to die on her eleventh birthday, she's blamed for every misfortune in her town and her parents dismiss her - her fate is sealed. However, when the day arrives she is whisked away by the enigmatic Jupiter North, who brings her to the secretive and magical city of Nevermoor. There, Morrigan learns of the Wundrous Society, an elite organization for those with extraordinary abilities. To gain entry, Morrigan must complete four trials - even when she's not sure what her own magical “knack” is… Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow (pub date June 24, 2025) Key Themes (13:28): Rich World Building with Complex Characters: Nevermoor is a vividly crafted city, teeming with magical elements, unique customs, and a diverse cast of characters, offering readers an immersive experience. Beyond Morrigan, the series boasts a range of well-developed characters, each with their own backstories and motivations, adding depth to the narrative. Identity and Self-Worth: Morrigan's journey is a profound exploration of self-identity. Branded as cursed and unworthy, she struggles with feelings of inadequacy. Through her experiences in Nevermoor and the trials she faces, Morrigan begins to redefine her sense of self, discovering her intrinsic value beyond societal labels. Belonging and Found Family: The series emphasizes the importance of finding one's place in the world. Morrigan's relationships with characters like Jupiter North and her fellow society members highlight themes of chosen family and the comfort of belonging, contrasting her earlier experiences of isolation. Prejudice and Acceptance: Morrigan's status through the series exposes her to fear and discrimination, reflecting broader themes of prejudice. Townsend uses Morrigan and other characters and plotlines to challenge characters and readers alike to confront biases and embrace understanding and acceptance. Courage and Resilience: Facing daunting trials and societal rejection, Morrigan's resilience is a central theme. Her determination to persevere, even when the odds are stacked against her, serves as an inspiring testament to inner strength. The Nature of Power and Authority: The series delves into the complexities of power, particularly through the lens of Morrigan's abilities. It poses questions about the ethical use of power and the responsibilities that come with it. Hot On the Shelf (28:00): Holly: With a Vengeance by Riley Sager Devin: Red Rising by Pierce Brown What's Making Our Hearts Race (32:43): Holly: Andor Season 2 Devin: Friendship with Holly

While Global Head of Digital Commerce Search at Unilever, Bob Bowman, now Search and Digital Shelf Expert at Win the Shelf and NEEM, was at the forefront of introducing AI into his global search and content operations to scale the business impact they were able to have. He joined the podcast to share the under the cover essential components and strategies required to test and learn his way to better content reaching more product pages at a lower cost.

On this episode Sarah and I bring almost every rating.  We are quite sure you will find something to add to your shelf.  If you've read any, do you agree with our ratings?  Let us know. Sarah's Shelf: What Does It Feel Like by Sophie Kinsella The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits by Jennifer Weiner There's Something About Mira by Sonali Dev   Jayme's Shelf: Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan Out On a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young

(00:00-29:48) Joey Vitale checking in on a rainy day for his chickens. Draisaitl's clutch performance. Teams making adjustments throughout a series. Switching goalies as a spark. What do the Oilers do with their goalie situation? Connor Hellebuyck winning the Hart and Vezina. First goalie to do it in 10 years. Joey wants to talk Marilyn Monroe. Joey's Father's Day plans. Joey's wedding attire. Shelf life on a wedding dance floor. Prostate talk. Now we're back. Punching Sharks in the gills.(29:56-34:51) Drops of the Week.(35:01-57:30) Is Doug kicking the dais? KSHE might be rocking out next door. Colton Parayko joins us. Looking back on the 2019 Stanley Cup run and the confidence the team had in those playoffs. Has he gotten over the way this season ended? Off-season plans. His interest in auto racing. Is he rooting for a Canadian team to win The Cup? Summer in St. Albert. HIs outlook on next season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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