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What does it take to reinvent a legacy category for the modern consumer? In this episode, Mike Lombardo, the co-founder of better-for-you iced tea brand Halfday, shares the journey of transforming a college side hustle into a fast-growing challenger brand. Fueled by a mission to improve gut health without sacrificing flavor, Mike and his co-founder set out to reimagine iced tea for today's health-conscious consumer. Mike opens up about the brand's early missteps, and why putting flavor first became a non-negotiable product principle. He also shares how Halfday secured coveted shelf space at Whole Foods, partnered with one of New York City's most influential distributors, and how a last-minute decision to attend BevNET Live led to a major investment that helped propel the business forward. Show notes: 0:25: Interview: Mike Lombardo, Co-Founder, Halfday – Mike explains the origins of the name “Halfday,” how he and his co-founder initially bootstrapped their way into Whole Foods stores and what they learned from in-store demos. He talks about why the original concept wasn't scalable and how the pandemic became a turning point in which they leaned more heavily into the products' functional benefits, low sugar content and flavor, focusing their message on “iced tea for the modern consumer.” Mike emphasizes the importance of patience and iteration, and building the right team with experienced operators. He reflects on the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, including doubts about scalability, the challenges of fundraising, and the importance of trusting the process.  Brands in this episode: Halfday, Three Wishes, Snapple, Olipop, Liquid Death, Bai, C4 Energy

“He is just shipping himself with snacks.”This week's bougiest coffin-cruise horror movie is… The Last Voyage of the Demeter. This film has everything: a vampire who mails himself across Europe with provisions. Blood bag wisdom brought to you by Snapple. And an idea for a Dracula movie so brave it will never happen… again. If you love bougie undead meal prep and blockbuster pitches that should absolutely not be greenlit, this episode's for you!What did you think of our episode on Nosferatu? Tell us on social media @HorrorVirgin or @HorrorVirginPod on Twitter.Up Next: Renfield (2023)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does it take to turn a Brooklyn beer salesman into the king of iced tea?In the early 1990s, the iced tea market was dominated by Lipton, Nestea, and Snapple. But Don Vultaggio saw an opening. A single moment—watching Snapple cases fly off a truck in winter—sparked an idea that would change his life: why not sell tea in a tallboy can? AriZona exploded—outselling Snapple and becoming a multi-billion-dollar brand. Behind the success was struggle: Don fought to keep the company private. and faced a painful 10-year legal battle with his former friend and co-founder. In this episode, Don reveals:How he stayed independent in an industry dominated by giants. Why Snapple stumbled after being acquired—and how AriZona avoided the same fate.Why he wants AriZona to remain a multi-generational family business.Why packaging can be more powerful than advertising.How AriZona holds onto its 99c price tagFollow How I Built This:Instagram → @howibuiltthisX → @HowIBuiltThisFacebook → How I Built ThisFollow Guy Raz:Instagram → @guy.razX → @guyrazSubstack → guyraz.substack.comWebsite → guyraz.comThis episode was produced by Rommel Wood with music composed by Ramtin Arablouei.It was edited by Neva Grant with research help from Iman Maani.Our engineers were Maggie Luthar and Gilly Moon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lots of talk these days about ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Along with confusion about what in the heck they are or what they're not, how bad they are for us, and what ought to be done about them. A landmark in the discussion of ultra-processed foods has been the publication of a book entitled Ultra-processed People, Why We Can't Stop Eating Food That Isn't Food. The author of that book, Dr. Chris van Tulleken, joins us today. Dr. van Tulleken is a physician and is professor of Infection and Global Health at University College London. He also has a PhD in molecular virology and is an award-winning broadcaster on the BBC. His book on Ultra-processed People is a bestseller. Interview Summary Chris, sometimes somebody comes along that takes a complicated topic and makes it accessible and understandable and brings it to lots of people. You're a very fine scientist and scholar and academic, but you also have that ability to communicate effectively with lots of people, which I very much admire. So, thanks for doing that, and thank you for joining us. Oh, Kelly, it's such a pleasure. You know, I begin some of my talks now with a clipping from the New York Times. And it's a picture of you and an interview you gave in 1995. So exactly three decades ago. And in this article, you just beautifully communicate everything that 30 years later I'm still saying. So, yeah. I wonder if communication, it's necessary, but insufficient. I think we are needing to think of other means to bring about change. I totally agree. Well, thank you by the way. And I hope I've learned something over those 30 years. Tell us, please, what are ultra-processed foods? People hear the term a lot, but I don't think a lot of people know exactly what it means. The most important thing to know, I think, is that it's not a casual term. It's not like 'junk food' or 'fast food.' It is a formal scientific definition. It's been used in hundreds of research studies. The definition is very long. It's 11 paragraphs long. And I would urge anyone who's really interested in this topic, go to the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization website. You can type in NFAO Ultra and you'll get the full 11 paragraph definition. It's an incredibly sophisticated piece of science. But it boils down to if you as a consumer, someone listening to this podcast, want to know if the thing you are eating right now is ultra-processed, look at the ingredients list. If there are ingredients on that list that you do not normally find in a domestic kitchen like an emulsifier, a coloring, a flavoring, a non-nutritive sweetener, then that product will be ultra-processed. And it's a way of describing this huge range of foods that kind of has taken over the American and the British and in fact diets all over the world. How come the food companies put this stuff in the foods? And the reason I ask is in talks I give I'll show an ingredient list from a food that most people would recognize. And ask people if they can guess what the food is from the ingredient list. And almost nobody can. There are 35 things on the ingredient list. Sugar is in there, four different forms. And then there are all kinds of things that are hard to pronounce. There are lots of strange things in there. They get in there through loopholes and government regulation. Why are they there in the first place? So, when I started looking at this I also noticed this long list of fancy sounding ingredients. And even things like peanut butter will have palm oil and emulsifiers. Cream cheese will have xanthum gum and emulsifiers. And you think, well, wouldn't it just be cheaper to make your peanut butter out of peanuts. In fact, every ingredient is in there to make money in one of two ways. Either it drives down the cost of production or storage. If you imagine using a real strawberry in your strawberry ice cream. Strawberries are expensive. They're not always in season. They rot. You've got to have a whole supply chain. Why would you use a strawberry if you could use ethyl methylphenylglycidate and pink dye and it'll taste the same. It'll look great. You could then put in a little chunky bit of modified corn starch that'll be chewy if you get it in the right gel mix. And there you go. You've got strawberries and you haven't had to deal with strawberry farmers or any supply chain. It's just you just buy bags and bottles of white powder and liquids. The other way is to extend the shelf life. Strawberries as I say, or fresh food, real food - food we might call it rots on shelves. It decays very quickly. If you can store something at room temperature in a warehouse for months and months, that saves enormous amounts of money. So, one thing is production, but the other thing is the additives allow us to consume to excess or encourage us to consume ultra-processed food to excess. So, I interviewed a scientist who was a food industry development scientist. And they said, you know, most ultra-processed food would be gray if it wasn't dyed, for example. So, if you want to make cheap food using these pastes and powders, unless you dye it and you flavor it, it will be inedible. But if you dye it and flavor it and add just the right amount of salt, sugar, flavor enhancers, then you can make these very addictive products. So that's the logic of UPF. Its purpose is to make money. And that's part of the definition. Right. So, a consumer might decide that there's, you know, beneficial trade-off for them at the end of the day. That they get things that have long shelf life. The price goes down because of the companies don't have to deal with the strawberry farmers and things like that. But if there's harm coming in waves from these things, then it changes the equation. And you found out some of that on your own. So as an experiment you did with a single person - you, you ate ultra-processed foods for a month. What did you eat and how did it affect your body, your mood, your sleep? What happened when you did this? So, what's really exciting, actually Kelly, is while it was an n=1, you know, one participant experiment, I was actually the pilot participant in a much larger study that we have published in Nature Medicine. One of the most reputable and high impact scientific journals there is. So, I was the first participant in a randomized control trial. I allowed us to gather the data about what we would then measure in a much larger number. Now we'll come back and talk about that study, which I think was really important. It was great to see it published. So, I was a bit skeptical. Partly it was with my research team at UCL, but we were also filming it for a BBC documentary. And I went into this going I'm going to eat a diet of 80% of my calories will come from ultra-processed food for four weeks. And this is a normal diet. A lifelong diet for a British teenager. We know around 20% of people in the UK and the US eat this as their normal food. They get 80% of their calories from ultra-processed products. I thought, well, nothing is going to happen to me, a middle-aged man, doing this for four weeks. But anyway, we did it kind of as a bit of fun. And we thought, well, if nothing happens, we don't have to do a bigger study. We can just publish this as a case report, and we'll leave it out of the documentary. Three big things happened. I gained a massive amount of weight, so six kilos. And I wasn't force feeding myself. I was just eating when I wanted. In American terms, that's about 15 pounds in four weeks. And that's very consistent with the other published trials that have been done on ultra-processed food. There have been two other RCTs (randomized control trials); ours is the third. There is one in Japan, one done at the NIH. So, people gain a lot of weight. I ate massively more calories. So much so that if I'd continued on the diet, I would've almost doubled my body weight in a year. And that may sound absurd, but I have an identical twin brother who did this natural experiment. He went to Harvard for a year. He did his masters there. During his year at Harvard he gained, let's see, 26 kilos, so almost 60 pounds just living in Cambridge, Massachusetts. But how did you decide how much of it to eat? Did you eat until you just kind of felt naturally full? I did what most people do most of the time, which is I just ate what I wanted when I felt like it. Which actually for me as a physician, I probably took the breaks off a bit because I don't normally have cocoa pops for breakfast. But I ate cocoa pops and if I felt like two bowls, I'd have two bowls. It turned out what I felt like a lot of mornings was four bowls and that was fine. I was barely full. So, I wasn't force feeding myself. It wasn't 'supersize' me. I was eating to appetite, which is how these experiments run. And then what we've done in the trials. So, I gained weight, then we measured my hormone response to a meal. When you eat, I mean, it's absurd to explain this to YOU. But when you eat, you have fullness hormones that go up and hunger hormones that go down, so you feel full and less hungry. And we measured my response to a standard meal at the beginning and at the end of this four-week diet. What we found is that I had a normal response to eating a big meal at the beginning of the diet. At the end of eating ultra-processed foods, the same meal caused a very blunted rise in the satiety hormones. In the 'fullness' hormones. So, I didn't feel as full. And my hunger hormones remained high. And so, the food is altering our response to all meals, not merely within the meal that we're eating. Then we did some MRI scans and again, I thought this would be a huge waste of time. But we saw at four weeks, and then again eight weeks later, very robust changes in the communication between the habit-forming bits at the back of the brain. So, the automatic behavior bits, the cerebellum. Very conscious I'm talking to YOU about this, Kelly. And the kind of addiction reward bits in the middle. Now these changes were physiological, not structural. They're about the two bits of the brain talking to each other. There's not really a new wire going between them. But we think if this kind of communication is happening a lot, that maybe a new pathway would form. And I think no one, I mean we did this with very expert neuroscientists at our National Center for Neuroscience and Neurosurgery, no one really knows what it means. But the general feeling was these are the kind of changes we might expect if we'd given someone, or a person or an animal, an addictive substance for four weeks. They're consistent with, you know, habit formation and addiction. And the fact that they happened so quickly, and they were so robust - they remained the same eight weeks after I stopped the diet, I think is really worrying from a kid's perspective. So, in a period of four weeks, it re-altered the way your brain works. It affected the way your hunger and satiety were working. And then you ended up with this massive weight. And heaven knows what sort of cardiovascular effects or other things like that might have been going on or had the early signs of that over time could have been really pretty severe, I imagine. I think one of the main effects was that I became very empathetic with my patients. Because we did actually a lot of, sort of, psychological testing as well. And there's an experience where, obviously in clinic, I mainly treat patients with infections. But many of my patients are living with other, sort of, disorders of modern life. They live with excess weight and cardiovascular disease and type two diabetes and metabolic problems and so on. And I felt in four weeks like I'd gone from being in my early 30, early 40s at the time, I felt like I'd just gone to my early 50s or 60s. I ached. I felt terrible. My sleep was bad. And it was like, oh! So many of the problems of modern life: waking up to pee in the middle of the night is because you've eaten so much sodium with your dinner. You've drunk all this water, and then you're trying to get rid of it all night. Then you're constipated. It's a low fiber diet, so you develop piles. Pain in your bum. The sleep deprivation then makes you eat more. And so, you get in this vicious cycle where the problem didn't feel like the food until I stopped and I went cold turkey. I virtually have not touched it since. It cured me of wanting UPF. That was the other amazing bit of the experience that I write about in the book is it eating it and understanding it made me not want it. It was like being told to smoke. You know, you get caught smoking as a kid and your parents are like, hey, now you finish the pack. It was that. It was an aversion experience. So, it gave me a lot of empathy with my patients that many of those kinds of things we regard as being normal aging, those symptoms are often to do with the way we are living our lives. Chris, I've talked to a lot of people about ultra-processed foods. You're the first one who's mentioned pain in the bum as one of the problems, so thank you. When I first became a physician, I trained as a surgeon, and I did a year doing colorectal surgery. So, I have a wealth of experience of where a low fiber diet leaves you. And many people listening to this podcast, I mean, look, we're all going to get piles. Everyone gets these, you know, anal fishes and so on. And bum pain it's funny to talk about it. No, not the... it destroys people's lives, so, you know, anyway. Right. I didn't want to make light of it. No, no. Okay. So, your own experiment would suggest that these foods are really bad actors and having this broad range of highly negative effects. But what does research say about these things beyond your own personal experience, including your own research? So, the food industry has been very skillful at portraying this as a kind of fad issue. As ultra-processed food is this sort of niche thing. Or it's a snobby thing. It's not a real classification. I want to be absolutely clear. UPF, the definition is used by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization to monitor global diet quality, okay? It's a legitimate way of thinking about food. The last time I looked, there are more than 30 meta-analyses - that is reviews of big studies. And the kind of high-quality studies that we use to say cigarettes cause lung cancer. So, we've got this what we call epidemiological evidence, population data. We now have probably more than a hundred of these prospective cohort studies. And they're really powerful tools. They need to be used in conjunction with other evidence, but they now link ultra-processed food to this very wide range of what we euphemistically call negative health outcomes. You know, problems that cause human suffering, mental health problems, anxiety, depression, multiple forms of cancer, inflammatory diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, metabolic disease, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's and dementia. Of course, weight gain and obesity. And all cause mortality so you die earlier of all causes. And there are others too. So, the epidemiological evidence is strong and that's very plausible. So, we take that epidemiological evidence, as you well know, and we go, well look, association and causation are different things. You know, do matches cause cancer or does cigarettes cause cancer? Because people who buy lots of matches are also getting the lung cancer. And obviously epidemiologists are very sophisticated at teasing all this out. But we look at it in the context then of other evidence. My group published the third randomized control trial where we put a group of people, in a very controlled way, on a diet of either minimally processed food or ultra-processed food and looked at health outcomes. And we found what the other two trials did. We looked at weight gain as a primary outcome. It was a short trial, eight weeks. And we saw people just eat more calories on the ultra-processed food. This is food that is engineered to be consumed to excess. That's its purpose. So maybe to really understand the effect of it, you have to imagine if you are a food development engineer working in product design at a big food company - if you develop a food that's cheap to make and people will just eat loads of it and enjoy it, and then come back for it again and again and again, and eat it every day and almost become addicted to it, you are going to get promoted. That product is going to do well on the shelves. If you invent a food that's not addictive, it's very healthy, it's very satisfying, people eat it and then they're done for the day. And they don't consume it to excess. You are not going to keep your job. So that's a really important way of understanding the development process of the foods. So let me ask a question about industry and intent. Because one could say that the industry engineers these things to have long shelf life and nice physical properties and the right colors and things like this. And these effects on metabolism and appetite and stuff are unpleasant and difficult side effects, but the foods weren't made to produce those things. They weren't made to produce over consumption and then in turn produce those negative consequences. You're saying something different. That you think that they're intentionally designed to promote over consumption. And in some ways, how could the industry do otherwise? I mean, every industry in the world wants people to over consume or consume as much of their product as they can. The food industry is no different. That is exactly right. The food industry behaves like every other corporation. In my view, they commit evil acts sometimes, but they're not institutionally evil. And I have dear friends who work in big food, who work in big pharma. I have friends who work in tobacco. These are not evil people. They're constrained by commercial incentives, right? So, when I say I think the food is engineered, I don't think it. I know it because I've gone and interviewed loads of people in product development at big food companies. I put some of these interviewees in a BBC documentary called Irresistible. So rather than me in the documentary going, oh, ultra-processed food is bad. And everyone going, well, you are, you're a public health bore. I just got industry insiders to say, yes, this is how we make the food. And going back to Howard Moskovitz, in the 1970s, I think he was working for the Campbell Soup Company. And Howard, who was a psychologist by training, outlined the development process. And what he said was then underlined by many other people I've spoken to. You develop two different products. This one's a little bit saltier than the next, and you test them on a bunch of people. People like the saltier ones. So now you keep the saltier one and you develop a third product and this one's got a bit more sugar in it. And if this one does better, well you keep this one and you keep AB testing until you get people buying and eating lots. And one of the crucial things that food companies measure in product development is how fast do people eat and how quickly do they eat. And these kind of development tools were pioneered by the tobacco industry. I mean, Laura Schmidt has done a huge amount of the work on this. She's at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), in California. And we know the tobacco industry bought the food industry and for a while in the '80s and '90s, the biggest food companies in the world were also the biggest tobacco companies in the world. And they used their flavor molecules and their marketing techniques and their distribution systems. You know, they've got a set of convenience tools selling cigarettes all over the country. Well, why don't we sell long shelf-life food marketed in the same way? And one thing that the tobacco industry was extremely good at was figuring out how to get the most rapid delivery of the drug possible into the human body when people smoke. Do you think that some of that same thing is true for food, rapid delivery of sugar, let's say? How close does the drug parallel fit, do you think? So, that's part of the reason the speed of consumption is important. Now, I think Ashley Gearhardt has done some of the most incredible work on this. And what Ashley says is we think of addictive drugs as like it's the molecule that's addictive. It's nicotine, it's caffeine, cocaine, diamorphine, heroin, the amphetamines. What we get addicted to is the molecule. And that Ashley says no. The processing of that molecule is crucially important. If you have slow-release nicotine in a chewing gum, that can actually treat your nicotine addiction. It's not very addictive. Slow-release amphetamine we use to treat children with attention and behavioral problems. Slow-release cocaine is an anesthetic. You use it for dentistry. No one ever gets addicted to dental anesthetics. And the food is the same. The rewarding molecules in the food we think are mainly the fat and the sugar. And food that requires a lot of chewing and is slow eaten slowly, you don't deliver the reward as quickly. And it tends not to be very addictive. Very soft foods or liquid foods with particular fat sugar ratios, if you deliver the nutrients into the gut fast, that seems to be really important for driving excessive consumption. And I think the growing evidence around addiction is very persuasive. I mean, my patients report feeling addicted to the food. And I don't feel it's legitimate to question their experience. Chris, a little interesting story about that concept of food and addiction. So going back several decades I was a professor at Yale, and I was teaching a graduate course. Ashley Gerhardt was a student in that course. And, she was there to study addiction, not in the context of food, but I brought up the issue of, you know, could food be addictive? There's some interesting research on this. It's consistent with what we're hearing from people, and that seems a really interesting topic. And Ashley, I give her credit, took this on as her life's work and now she's like the leading expert in the world on this very important topic. And what's nice for me to recall that story is that how fast the science on this is developed. And now something's coming out on this almost every day. It's some new research on the neuroscience of food and addiction and how the food is hijacking in the brain. And that whole concept of addiction seems really important in this context. And I know you've talked a lot about that yourself. She has reframed, I think, this idea about the way that addictive substances and behaviors really work. I mean it turns everything on its head to go the processing is important. The thing the food companies have always been able to say is, look, you can't say food is addictive. It doesn't contain any addictive molecules. And with Ashley's work you go, no, but the thing is it contains rewarding molecules and actually the spectrum of molecules that we can find rewarding and we can deliver fast is much, much broader than the traditionally addictive substances. For policy, it's vital because part of regulating the tobacco industry was about showing they know they are making addictive products. And I think this is where Ashley's work and Laura Schmidt's work are coming together. With Laura's digging in the tobacco archive, Ashley's doing the science on addiction, and I think these two things are going to come together. And I think it's just going to be a really exciting space to watch. I completely agree. You know when most people think about the word addiction, they basically kind of default to thinking about how much you want something. How much, you know, you desire something. But there are other parts of it that are really relevant here too. I mean one is how do you feel if you don't have it and sort of classic withdrawal. And people talk about, for example, being on high sugar drinks and stopping them and having withdrawal symptoms and things like that. And the other part of it that I think is really interesting here is tolerance. You know whether you need more of the substance over time in order to get the same reward benefit. And that hasn't been studied as much as the other part of addiction. But there's a lot to the picture other than just kind of craving things. And I would say that the thing I like about this is it chimes with my. Personal experience, which is, I have tried alcohol and cigarettes and I should probably end that list there. But I've never had any real desire for more of them. They aren't the things that tickle my brain. Whereas the food is a thing that I continue to struggle with. I would say in some senses, although I no longer like ultra-processed food at some level, I still want it. And I think of myself to some degree, without trivializing anyone's experience, to some degree I think I'm in sort of recovery from it. And it remains that tussle. I mean I don't know what you think about the difference between the kind of wanting and liking of different substances. Some scientists think those two things are quite, quite different. That you can like things you don't want, and you can want things you don't like. Well, that's exactly right. In the context of food and traditional substances of abuse, for many of them, people start consuming because they produce some sort of desired effect. But that pretty quickly goes away, and people then need the substance because if they don't have it, they feel terrible. So, you know, morphine or heroin or something like that always produces positive effects. But that initial part of the equation where you just take it because you like it turns into this needing it and having to have it. And whether that same thing exists with food is an interesting topic. I think the other really important part of the addiction argument in policy terms is that one counterargument by industrial scientists and advocates is by raising awareness around ultra-processed food we are at risk of driving, eating disorders. You know? The phenomenon of orthorexia, food avoidance, anorexia. Because all food is good food. There should be no moral value attached to food and we mustn't drive any food anxiety. And I think there are some really strong voices in the United Kingdom Eating Disorder scientists. People like Agnes Ayton, who are starting to say, look, when food is engineered, using brain scanners and using scientific development techniques to be consumed to excess, is it any wonder that people develop a disordered relationship with the food? And there may be a way of thinking about the rise of eating disorders, which is parallel to the rise of our consumption of ultra-processed food, that eating disorders are a reasonable response to a disordered food environment. And I think that's where I say all that somewhat tentatively. I feel like this is a safe space where you will correct me if I go off piste. But I think it's important to at least explore that question and go, you know, this is food with which it is very hard, I would say, to have a healthy relationship. That's my experience. And I think the early research is bearing that out. Tell us how these foods affect your hunger, how full you feel, your microbiome. That whole sort of interactive set of signals that might put people in harmony with food in a normal environment but gets thrown off when the foods get processed like this. Oh, I love that question. At some level as I'm understanding that question, one way of trying to answer that question is to go, well, what is the normal physiological response to food? Or maybe how do wild animals find, consume, and then interpret metabolically the food that they eat. And it is staggering how little we know about how we learn what food is safe and what food nourishes us. What's very clear is that wild mammals, and in fact all wild animals, are able to maintain near perfect energy balance. Obesity is basically unheard of in the wild. And, perfect nutritional intake, I mean, obviously there are famines in wild animals, but broadly, animals can do this without being literate, without being given packaging, without any nutritional advice at all. So, if you imagine an ungulate, an herbivore on the plains of the Serengeti, it has a huge difficulty. The carnivore turning herbivore into carnivore is fairly easy. They're made of the same stuff. Turning plant material into mammal is really complicated. And somehow the herbivore can do this without gaining weight, whilst maintaining total precision over its selenium intake, its manganese, its cobalt, its iron, all of which are terrible if you have too little and also terrible if you have too much. We understand there's some work done in a few wild animals, goats, and rats about how this works. Clearly, we have an ability to sense the nutrition we want. What we understand much more about is the sort of quantities needed. And so, we've ended up with a system of nutritional advice that says, well, just eat these numbers. And if you can stick to the numbers, 2,500 calories a day, 2300 milligrams of sodium, no more than 5% of your calories from free sugar or 10%, whatever it is, you know, you stick to these numbers, you'll be okay. And also, these many milligrams of cobalt, manganese, selenium, iron, zinc, all the rest of it. And obviously people can't really do that even with the packaging. This is a very long-winded answer. So, there's this system that is exquisitely sensitive at regulating micronutrient and energy intake. And what we understand, what the Academy understands about how ultra-processed food subverts this is, I would say there are sort of three or four big things that ultra-processed does that real food doesn't. It's generally very soft. And it's generally very energy dense. And that is true of even the foods that we think of as being healthy. That's like your supermarket whole grain bread. It's incredibly energy dense. It's incredibly soft. You eat calories very fast, and this research was done in the '90s, you know we've known that that kind of food promotes excessive intake. I guess in simple terms, and you would finesse this, you consume calories before your body has time to go, well, you've eaten enough. You can consume an excess. Then there's the ratios of fat, salt, and sugar and the way you can balance them, and any good cook knows if you can get the acid, fat, salt, sugar ratios right, you can make incredibly delicious food. That's kind of what I would call hyper palatability. And a lot of that work's being done in the states (US) by some incredible people. Then the food may be that because it's low in fiber and low in protein, quite often it's not satiating. And there may be, because it's also low in micronutrients and general nutrition, it may be that, and this is a little bit theoretical, but there's some evidence for this. Part of what drives the excess consumption is you're kind of searching for the nutrients. The nutrients are so dilute that you have to eat loads of it in order to get enough. Do you think, does that, is that how you understand it? It does, it makes perfect sense. In fact, I'm glad you brought up one particular issue because part of the ultra-processing that makes foods difficult for the body to deal with involves what gets put in, but also what gets taken out. And there was a study that got published recently that I think you and I might have discussed earlier on American breakfast cereals. And this study looked at how the formulation of them had changed over a period of about 20 years. And what they found is that the industry had systematically removed the protein and the fiber and then put in more things like sugar. So there, there's both what goes in and what gets taken out of foods that affects the body in this way. You know, what I hear you saying, and what I, you know, believe myself from the science, is the body's pretty capable of handling the food environment if food comes from the natural environment. You know, if you sit down to a meal of baked chicken and some beans and some leafy greens and maybe a little fruit or something, you're not going to overdo it. Over time you'd end up with the right mix of nutrients and things like that and you'd be pretty healthy. But all bets are off when these foods get processed and engineered, so you over consume them. You found that out in the experiment that you did on yourself. And then that's what science shows too. So, it's not like these things are sort of benign. People overeat them and they ought to just push away from the table. There's a lot more going on here in terms of hijacking the brain chemistry. Overriding the body signals. Really thwarting normal biology. Do you think it's important to add that we think of obesity as being the kind of dominant public health problem? That's the thing we all worry about. But the obesity is going hand in hand with stunting, for example. So, height as you reach adulthood in the US, at 19 US adults are something like eight or nine centimeters shorter than their counterparts in Northern Europe, Scandinavia, where people still eat more whole food. And we should come back to that evidence around harms, because I think the really important thing to say around the evidence is it has now reached the threshold for causality. So, we can say a dietary pattern high in ultra-processed food causes all of these negative health outcomes. That doesn't mean that any one product is going to kill you. It just means if this is the way you get your food, it's going to be harmful. And if all the evidence says, I mean, we've known this for decades. If you can cook the kind of meal, you just described at home, which is more or less the way that high income people eat, you are likely to have way better health outcomes across the board. Let me ask you about the title of your book. So, the subtitle of your book is Why We Can't Stop Eating Food That Isn't Food. So, what is it? The ultra-processed definition is something I want to pay credit for. It's really important to pay a bit of credit here. Carlos Montero was the scientist in Brazil who led a team who together came up with this definition. And, I was speaking to Fernanda Rauber who was on that team, and we were trying to discuss some research we were doing. And every time I said food, she'd correct me and go, it is not, it's not food, Chris. It's an industrially produced edible substance. And that was a really helpful thing for me personally, it's something it went into my brain, and I sat down that night. I was actually on the UPF diet, and I sat down to eat some fried chicken wings from a popular chain that many people will know. And was unable to finish them. I think our shared understanding of the purpose of food is surely that its purpose is to nourish us. Whether it's, you know, sold by someone for this purpose, or whether it's made by someone at home. You know it should nourish us spiritually, socially, culturally, and of course physically and mentally. And ultra-processed food nourishes us in no dimension whatsoever. It destroys traditional knowledge, traditional land, food culture. You don't sit down with your family and break, you know, ultra-processed, you know, crisps together. You know, you break bread. To me that's a kind of very obvious distortion of what it's become. So, I don't think it is food. You know, I think it's not too hard of a stretch to see a time when people might consider these things non-food. Because if you think of food, what's edible and whether it's food or not is completely socially constructed. I mean, some parts of the world, people eat cockroaches or ants or other insects. And in other parts of the world that's considered non-food. So just because something's edible doesn't mean that it's food. And I wonder if at some point we might start to think of these things as, oh my God, these are awful. They're really bad for us. The companies are preying on us, and it's just not food. And yeah, totally your book helps push us in that direction. I love your optimism. The consumer facing marketing budget of a big food company is often in excess of $10 billion a year. And depends how you calculate it. I'll give you a quick quiz on this. So, for a while, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation was by far the biggest funder of research in the world on childhood obesity. And they were spending $500 million a year to address this problem. Just by which day of the year the food industry has already spent $500 million just advertising just junk food just to children. Okay, so the Robert V. Wood Foundation is spending it and they were spending that annually. Annually, right. So, what's, by what day of the year is the food industry already spent that amount? Just junk food advertising just to kids. I'm going to say by somewhere in early spring. No. January 4th. I mean, it's hysterical, but it's also horrifying. So, this is the genius of ultra-processed food, of the definition and the science, is that it creates this category which is discretionary. And so at least in theory, of course, for many people in the US it's not discretionary at all. It's the only stuff they can afford. But this is why the food industry hate it so much is because it offers the possibility of going, we can redefine food. And there is all this real food over there. And there is this UPF stuff that isn't food over here. But industry's very sophisticated, you know. I mean, they push back very hard against me in many different ways and forms. And they're very good at going, well, you're a snob. How dare you say that families with low incomes, that they're not eating food. Are you calling them dupes? Are you calling them stupid? You know, they're very, very sophisticated at positioning. Isn't it nice how concerned they are about the wellbeing of people without means? I mean they have created a pricing structure and a food subsidy environment and a tax environment where essentially people with low incomes in your country, in my country, are forced to eat food that harms them. So, one of the tells I think is if you're hearing someone criticize ultra-processed food, and you'll read them in the New York Times. And often their conflicts of interest won't be reported. They may be quite hidden. The clue is, are they demanding to seriously improve the food environment in a very clear way, or are they only criticizing the evidence around ultra-processed food? And if they're only criticizing that evidence? I'll bet you a pound to a pinch of salt they'll be food-industry funded. Let's talk about that. Let's talk about that a little more. So, there's a clear pattern of scientists who take money from industry finding things that favor industry. Otherwise, industry wouldn't pay that money. They're not stupid in the way they invest. And, you and I have talked about this before, but we did a study some years ago where we looked at industry and non-industry funded study on the health effects of consuming sugar sweetened beverages. And it's like the ocean parted. It's one of my favorites. And it was something like 98 or 99% of the independently funded studies found that sugar sweetened beverages do cause harm. And 98 or 99% of the industry funded studies funded by Snapple and Coke and a whole bunch of other companies found that they did not cause harm. It was that stark, was it? It was. And so you and I pay attention to the little print in these scientific studies about who's funded them and who might have conflicts of interest. And maybe you and I and other people who follow science closely might be able to dismiss those conflicted studies. But they have a big impact out there in the world, don't they? I had a meeting in London with someone recently, that they themselves were conflicted and they said, look, if a health study's funded by a big sugary drink company, if it's good science, that's fine. We should publish it and we should take it at face value. And in the discussion with them, I kind of accepted that, we were talking about other things. And afterwards I was like, no. If a study on human health is funded by a sugary drink corporation, in my opinion, we could just tear that up. None of that should be published. No journals should publish those studies and scientists should not really call themselves scientists who are doing it. It is better thought of as marketing and food industry-funded scientists who study human health, in my opinion, are better thought of as really an extension of the marketing division of the companies. You know, it's interesting when you talk to scientists, and you ask them do people who take money from industry is their work influenced by that money? They'll say yes. Yeah, but if you say, but if you take money from industry, will your work be influenced? They'll always say no. Oh yeah. There's this tremendous arrogance, blind spot, whatever it is that. I can remain untarnished. I can remain objective, and I can help change the industry from within. In the meantime, I'm having enough money to buy a house in the mountains, you know, from what they're paying me, and it's really pretty striking. Well, the money is a huge issue. You know, science, modern science it's not a very lucrative career compared to if someone like you went and worked in industry, you would add a zero to the end of your salary, possibly more. And the same is true of me. I think one of the things that adds real heft to the independent science is that the scientists are taking a pay cut to do it. So how do children figure in? Do you think children are being groomed by the industry to eat these foods? A senator, I think in Chile, got in hot water for comparing big food companies to kind of sex offenders. He made, in my view, a fairly legitimate comparison. I mean, the companies are knowingly selling harmful products that have addictive properties using the language of addiction to children who even if they could read warning labels, the warning labels aren't on the packs. So, I mean, we have breakfast cereals called Crave. We have slogans like, once you stop, once you pop, you can't stop. Bet you can't just eat one. Yeah, I think it is predatory and children are the most vulnerable group in our society. And you can't just blame the parents. Once kids get to 10, they have a little bit of money. They get their pocket money, they're walking to school, they walk past stores. You know, you have to rely on them making decisions. And at the moment, they're in a very poor environment to make good decisions. Perhaps the most important question of all what can be done. So, I'm speaking to you at a kind of funny moment because I've been feeling that a lot of my research and advocacy, broadcasting... you know, I've made documentaries, podcasts, I've written a book, I've published these papers. I've been in most of the major newspapers and during the time I've been doing this, you know, a little under 10 years I've been really focused on food. Much less time than you. Everything has got worse. Everything I've done has really failed totally. And I think this is a discussion about power, about unregulated corporate power. And the one glimmer of hope is this complaint that's been filed in Pennsylvania by a big US law firm. It's a very detailed complaint and some lawyers on behalf of a young person called Bryce Martinez are suing the food industry for causing kidney problems and type two diabetes. And I think that in the end is what's going to be needed. Strategic litigation. That's the only thing that worked with tobacco. All of the science, it eventually was useful, but the science on its own and the advocacy and the campaigning and all of it did no good until the lawyers said we would like billions and billions of dollars in compensation please. You know, this is an exciting moment, but there were a great many failed lawsuits for tobacco before the master settlement agreement in the '90s really sort of changed the game. You know, I agree with you. Are you, are you optimistic? I mean, what do you think? I am, and for exactly the same reason you are. You know, the poor people that worked on public health and tobacco labored for decades without anything happening long, long after the health consequences of cigarette smoking were well known. And we've done the same thing. I mean, those us who have been working in the field for all these years have seen precious little in the ways of policy advances. Now tobacco has undergone a complete transformation with high taxes on cigarettes, and marketing restrictions, and non-smoking in public places, laws, and things like that, that really have completely driven down the consumption of cigarettes, which has been a great public health victory. But what made those policies possible was the litigation that occurred by the state attorneys general, less so the private litigating attorneys. But the state attorneys general in the US that had discovery documents released. People began to understand more fully the duplicity of the tobacco companies. That gave cover for the politicians to start passing the policies that ultimately made the big difference. I think that same history is playing out here. The state attorneys general, as we both know, are starting to get interested in this. I say hurray to that. There is the private lawsuit that you mentioned, and there's some others in the mix as well. I think those things will bring a lot of propel the release of internal documents that will show people what the industry has been doing and how much of this they've known all along. And then all of a sudden some of these policy things like taxes, for example, on sugared beverages, might come in and really make a difference. That's my hope. But it makes me optimistic. Well, I'm really pleased to hear that because I think in your position it would be possible. You know, I'm still, two decades behind where I might be in my pessimism. One of the kind of engines of this problem to me is these conflicts of interest where people who say, I'm a physician, I'm a scientist, I believe all this. And they're quietly paid by the food industry. This was the major way the tobacco industry had a kind of social license. They were respectable. And I do hope the lawsuits, one of their functions is it becomes a little bit embarrassing to say my research institute is funded [by a company that keeps making headlines every day because more documents are coming out in court, and they're being sued by more and more people. So, I hope that this will diminish the conflict, particularly between scientists and physicians in the food industry. Because that to me, those are my biggest opponents. The food industry is really nice. They throw money at me. But it's the conflicted scientists that are really hard to argue with because they appear so respectable. Bio Dr. Chris van Tulleken is a physician and a professor of Infection and Global Health at University College London. He trained at Oxford and earned his PhD in molecular virology from University College London. His research focuses on how corporations affect human health especially in the context of child nutrition and he works with UNICEF and The World Health Organization on this area. He is the author of a book entitled Ultraprocessed People: Why We Can't Stop Eating Food That Isn't Food. As one of the BBC's leading broadcasters for children and adults his work has won two BAFTAs. He lives in London with his wife and two children.

On this episode, Eric and Justin go off on the Yankees' bullpen collapse, give their trade deadline grades, debate Volpe's future, and talk Ryan McMahon. Then it's Snapple deception, pork roll vs. Taylor ham, Fantastic Four, Pedro Pascal fatigue, Lois Lane vs. Sue Storm and bad movie theater etiquette.

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BT and Sal dive into a whirlwind of fan calls, starting with a hilarious drinking game challenge tied to Sal's frequent mentions of Juan Soto. The conversation quickly escalates to a heated debate about Soto's performance and perceived "missing big moments," before veering into a comical discussion about bucket hats and Snapple "facts." They then shift gears to analyze potential Mets trade targets, particularly Sandy Alcantara, highlighting concerns about pitching and hitting epidemics in baseball, all while maintaining their signature fiery banter.

Idea: To sell de-shelled (but not beaten) eggs in a small plastic or glass bottle (like a Sunny D or Snapple bottle) so people don't have to worry about accidentally cracking the shell while making eggs. Also: people are lazy enough to buy de-shelled eggs and might even start associating "shelled eggs" with poor people; putting real eggs in toy plastic egg shells and then ruining a kid's Easter; breaking glass bottles containing eggs and recreating the movie "Die Hard" but with eggs; why Cheryl's mind is blown by chickens Eric Wilson (facebook.com/eric.wilson.712 instagram.com/ericwilsonlive) James River (facebook.com/jamesrivercomedy instagram.com/cesarspubcomedy) Cheryl Stoner (facebook.com/cheryl.stoner.comedian instagram.com/cherylstonercomedian) Tom Walma (https://creativitywasted.com x.com/thomaswalma twitch.tv/gameymcfitness) This podcast is part of Planet Ant Podcasts (https://planetant.com) This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Mike Lombardo didn't come from food and bev. He was a college student, Army National Guard soldier, and drummer chasing big ideas. But when his high school swim teammate Kayvon began managing ulcerative colitis by mixing prebiotic tea, everything changed. The two co-founders started bottling it out of a brewery in New Jersey—selling to one Whole Foods, cold-brewing by hand, and making just $18K in their first year. Then COVID hit, and they scrapped everything. In 2021, they relaunched as Halfday: a better-for-you iced tea with 3–5g of sugar, 8g of prebiotic fiber, and branding that reimagined the Arizona and Snapple classics they grew up on. They pitched their first retail account from a hospital bed, filled their first PO with 60,000 cans in six weeks, and packed boxes themselves to make it happen. One press article brought in $10K in DTC sales overnight. Now, Halfday is stocked nationwide, building a brand that stands out in one of the most competitive categories in CPG. Make sure to check out Halfday: https://drinkhalfday.com/   Check out my new book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kRKGTX Sign up for Starting Small University to join our interviews LIVE and ask questions: https://startingsmallmedia.org/startingsmalluniversity Visit Starting Small Media: https://startingsmallmedia.org/ Subscribe to exclusive Starting Small emails: https://startingsmallmedia.org/newsletter-signup   Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle  

This packed Geek Freaks Headlines episode covers the biggest pop-culture stories of the week and features a candid interview with bestselling author Barry Lyga. Frank, Squeaks, and Jon trade thoughts on Marvel's shifting release calendar, a photo-confirmed Galactus design, the surprise Elden Ring film from Alex Garland and A24, fresh casting for Street Fighter, Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, and Netflix's Avatar seasons two and three. Squeaks reports from the brand-new Nintendo San Francisco store, and Barry Lyga reveals how Free Comic Book Day began, why writing Thanos kept him up at night, and what to expect from his new anthology Before the Hunt. Timestamps & Topics 00:00:00 Intro + Patreon extended-cut plug 00:00:59 Underrated-comic spotlight 00:07:50 Marvel delays — Doomsday & Secret Wars 00:13:57 Galactus merch leak & reactions 00:18:16 Elden Ring movie announcement 00:24:55 Street Fighter casting rundown 00:29:16 Kieran Culkin joins Hunger Games 00:31:27 Netflix Avatar S2–S3 casting news 00:33:48 Local-shop vs. trades discussion 00:43:51 Barry Lyga interview begins 01:06:50 Origin of Free Comic Book Day 01:14:44 Nintendo San Francisco store deep-dive 01:22:23 Network events & upcoming cons 01:23:37 Host recommendations 01:27:08 Outro Key Takeaways Marvel reshuffle: Avengers Doomsday arrives 18 December 2026, Secret Wars on 7 May 2027, pushing Spider-Man and other tie-ins. Galactus confirmed: Snapple merch shows the planet-eater in full armor, size will fluctuate just like classic issues. Elden Ring to cinema: Director Alex Garland promises practical effects and large-scale monsters in an atmospheric fantasy. Casting blitz: Jason Momoa and Roman Reigns circle Street Fighter roles, Kieran Culkin joins Hunger Games, and Avatar adds White Lotus alumnus Dichen Lachman as Avatar Yangchen. Nintendo SF: Two-story flagship offers exclusive Donkey Kong fleece, statues, and Mario Kart gaming bay overlooking Union Square. Barry Lyga insights: Superman writing anxiety eased by Mark Waid's advice Thanos: Titan Consumed drafted before Infinity War yet matched the film's tone “Free Comic Book Day started with zero budget and one bold letter.” Comics access: Trades, library shelves, and broad digital options remain vital for new readers. Memorable Quotes “I wrote that Thor line a month before I saw Infinity War.” – Barry Lyga “You can tell I do not take myself seriously, but I take the work very seriously.” – Barry Lyga “Walking into the Nintendo store feels like stepping inside a Switch home screen.” – Squeaks Call to Action Enjoyed the show? Subscribe, leave a quick review, and share the episode with friends using #GeekFreaksPodcast. Get the full uncut conversation plus bonus Wheel of Time chat free on Patreon. Links & Resources News source hub: https://GeekFreaksPodcast.com Barry Lyga's works and “Before the Hunt” anthology: https://barrylyga.com Geek Freaks Patreon (extended cuts & perks): https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreaksPodcast Follow Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekfreakspod Listener Questions Got thoughts on the Galactus look or Elden Ring casting dreams? Send questions or voice memos via our socials above and we may feature you next episode. apple podcast tags: marvel, galactus, elden ring, street fighter, hunger games, avatar the last airbender, nintendo, san francisco, barry lyga, free comic book day, comics, geek culture keywords: Marvel Secret Wars, Avengers Doomsday, Galactus leak, Elden Ring movie, Street Fighter film cast, Hunger Games Sunrise on the Reaping, Netflix Avatar casting, Nintendo store San Francisco, Barry Lyga interview, Free Comic Book Day origin

In this episode of Weekly Wrap-Up, hosts Olivia Howell and Jenny Dreizen of Fresh Starts Registry share an engaging and heartfelt reflection on the week's events. They kick things off with the exciting news that their podcasts have been named semifinalists in the Quill Podcast Awards, highlighting their deep commitment to creating impactful and community-focused conversations. This recognition is a testament to the dedication and passion they pour into their work, sparking a meaningful discussion about the journey of building a brand that prioritizes education and support during life's most challenging transitions.The sisters also introduce a brand-new resource for divorce support—a comprehensive guide with 250+ essential questions to ask divorce professionals, available completely free of charge. Their belief that education during crisis moments should not be monetized underscores their mission to make divorce support accessible and stigma-free. Throughout the episode, they share personal stories, reflections on work-life balance, and the joy of small comforts like warm socks and having ice at home—moments that ground and uplift them during the chaos of life changes.The episode concludes with light-hearted banter, reflections on social media etiquette during divorce, and a reminder of the importance of curiosity in understanding oneself and navigating relationships.Key Takeaways:

Ever wonder how brands like Apple, Red Bull, or even Celestial Seasonings Tea have customers that basically evangelize their products? Like... they're not just customers—they're full-blown disciples. Well, friend, I've got the tea (and it's not just herbal).In today's episode, I'm sharing what I learned from a high-level business mentorship conversation about how companies intentionally model themselves after “cult brands.” We're breaking down what makes a brand cult-like (in the best way possible), and how YOU can infuse these characteristics into your business—no matter your size.I studied this so YOU don't have to spend months digging through corporate case studies. I'm distilling data from companies like Snapple, Rolling Rock, Pete's Coffee, and more to show what small business owners like us can actually do to foster that same die-hard loyalty.No, you don't need a billion-dollar ad budget. You just need intention, clarity, and the guts to be bold in your branding.We're not out here trying to be everyone's cup of tea. We're building something magnetic that resonates so deeply, people proudly wear it (literally or figuratively) on their sleeve.So if you want your audience to become voluntary advocates—cheering you on, sharing your work, and staying loyal for life—this episode is for you.Let's build that cult energy... minus the creepy robes.

Send us a textWelcome to the electrifying world of the Mixed Vibes Podcast! Get ready for a wild ride as we dive deep into the legendary Cash Money Records and uncover the top five artists that have made their mark. From heated debates about Young Money's inclusion to surprising picks like Bow Wow, we leave no stone unturned. We also highlight the impressive contributions of Nicki Minaj and discuss iconic albums that have left a lasting impact. And don't worry, we haven't forgotten about the current artists keeping Cash Money alive, like Jaquees.Next we take a trip down memory lane as we explore our favorite juice brands and settle the debate between Mystic, Everfresh and Snapple. Then, get ready for some passionate discussions about the NFL playoffs. We break down Lamar Jackson's performance, Break own the AFC and NFC championships. Answer the question are we tired of the chiefs or should appreciate that we are getting to see greatness with the possibilities of a them winning 3 in a row. The Eagles dominated the Commanders but, Quaggy thinks Eagles coach Sirianni should be on the hot seat. As well as Bengals head Zach Taylor should be on the look out for the ax as well.In this episode, we delve into the complexities of managing emotions, as we discuss the challenges of pregnancy and confrontations in infidelity situations. Benzino said when it comes to Trippe Redd cheating on his daughter to at least be respectful. How can you be respectful in cheating? We critique Benzino's questionable advice to rapper Trippie Redd. We'll also explore the critical role of immigrants in the workforce and the potential impacts of deportation. We the push back of DEI we discuss the possibility of boycotting stores like Target, Walmart and Amazon. All that and more on the latest episode of the MVP.FOLLOW. SUBSCRIBE. SHARE. Contactmixedvibeztv@gmail.com (720) 381-1092Facebook www.facebook.com/mixedvibezYouTube https://youtube.com/@mixedvibezmediaTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@mixedvibezmedia?_t=8aEYresFfkw&_r=1Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mixedvibezpodcast/

We talked about baseball free agency concerning Vlad Guerrero Jr., Pete Alonso and the Mets. We have not seen the flurry of activity we expected from the Mets after the Juan Soto signing. Gio said nobody really cares about pitchers and catchers reporting, they just like that it means better weather is on the way. If there was a draft for months of the year, January and February have to be the 2 last picks. A lawyer calls to say Snapple had a commercial that had to be removed because people were doing dangerous things. C-Lo returns for an update and starts with the sounds of the Knicks beating the Sixers in Philadelphia. The Nets suffered their worst loss in franchise history last night to the Clippers. Aaron Glenn was asked how he'd handle offense if he got a head coaching job. Boomer said Glenn would definitely connect with the players like Mike Vrabel does. In the final segment of the hour, the Jets have interviewed so many people for head coach. Gio doesn't think Aaron Glenn is a good fit for the Jets.

Hour 1 Boomer details the traffic he hit yesterday when he left early for a doctor's appointment. Like, really detailed it. We talked about Mike Tomlin and how Steeler's fans want him gone, while fans of teams in need of a head coach would love him. Boomer said Woody is making the decision on who the Jets head coach will be. Boomer said he feels like the Jets are hiring Aaron Glenn. So once again the Jets look like they're going with a first time head coach. C-Lo is in for Jerry and is here for his first update of the day, but first we talked about that time Gio used off brand ED pills and he ‘locked up' and firefighters had to come help. Gio asks if any of us have tried Viagra. C-Lo has the sounds of the Knicks beating the Sixers in Philadelphia. In the final segment of the hour, Gio got a letter in the mail by someone who doesn't like the ‘subway surfing' that's done in the show open on CBS Sports Network. CBS actually took it out of the open earlier this week. Gio wonders if it's safer on top of the subway or in the subway. Hour 2 We talked about baseball free agency concerning Vlad Guerrero Jr., Pete Alonso and the Mets. We have not seen the flurry of activity we expected from the Mets after the Juan Soto signing. Gio said nobody really cares about pitchers and catchers reporting, they just like that it means better weather is on the way. If there was a draft for months of the year, January and February have to be the 2 last picks. A lawyer calls to say Snapple had a commercial that had to be removed because people were doing dangerous things. C-Lo returns for an update and starts with the sounds of the Knicks beating the Sixers in Philadelphia. The Nets suffered their worst loss in franchise history last night to the Clippers. Aaron Glenn was asked how he'd handle offense if he got a head coaching job. Boomer said Glenn would definitely connect with the players like Mike Vrabel does. In the final segment of the hour, the Jets have interviewed so many people for head coach. Gio doesn't think Aaron Glenn is a good fit for the Jets. Hour 3 We talked about TGL golf and Tiger Woods' involvement. Boomer said the product is ‘ok'. Gio seemed to like it more, and said ‘it's fine'. Gio will watch anything golf related. A caller said Thibs has his players on the court for too many minutes a game. Another caller is furious at that narrative. A caller wonders how the cold weather will affect teams in this weekend's divisional playoffs. C-Lo returns for an update and starts with the sounds of the Knicks beating the Sixers in Philadelphia. The Nets got hammered by the Clippers in historical fashion. Lamar Jackson talked about getting ‘locked in' for the cold weather. Booger McFarland had some tips for playing in the cold that involved alcohol. Jim Harbaugh has some things to take care of this offseason including his heart and he needs a hip replacement. Drake Maye missed the Mike Vrabel introduction because he was busy getting engaged. In the final segment of the hour, Sports Illustrated put Brianna ‘Chickenfry' from Barstool on the front cover of the swimsuit issue. Gio went over all of the controversies with ‘Chickenfry'. Hour 4 Tonight Boomer, Gio and Phil Simms are doing a chalk talk at Tellers. Gio wants Boomer to stay over his house tonight, but Boomer is not doing that. We talked about Phil Simms' foot and then talked about LeBron's, Ewing's and Shaq's. Gio wants Boomer to ‘Google LeBron's foot'. C-Lo returns for his final update of the day and starts with the Knicks winning in Philly and the Nets getting blown out. Lamar Jackson talked about going into Buffalo to ‘just win'. Aaron Glenn talked about being himself in interviews. Adam Schein is not happy the Bears are interviewing Arthur Smith. Chris McMonigle doesn't like B&G referencing his weight. McMonigle also likes the Wicked soundtrack. The Moment of The Day: ED pill talk. In the final segment of the show, a golf magazine did a profile on Wally Szczerbiak. We talked ...

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Send us a textThis week Bracha and Jackie dive deeper into their holistic medicine journey. The girls discuss the importance of Trader Joe's Latkes, provide a Snapple update, and ask for clarification on water bottle maintenance. Thank you to our sponsor @pompomzgifts USE CODE SAGCFS for FREE SHIPPING!www.pompomzgifts.com https://pompomz.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqJd2Bms47LnAVF0s-zL4PDebNuoMONI-3TpM2XQ6lPysLYONFPSUCH A GOOD SHIDDUCH SUBMISSION

Ever wondered how thinking outside the box can transform your recruiting career and help you land high-profile contracts? BD and Sales Summit Registration: https://bd-sales-recruiter-summit.heysummit.com/ In the fast-paced world of recruitment, sticking to conventional methods can leave you struggling to stand out and connect with top talent. Recruiters often face the challenge of breaking through the noise, engaging candidates meaningfully, and building lasting business relationships. This episode dives deep into these issues and more, as Shaun Hervey shares his bold and unconventional journey from selling SkyMiles at an airport kiosk to becoming a pioneering force in the recruitment industry with his own firm, Arkham Talent. Transformative Insights: Discover how Shaun transitioned from door-to-door sales to a flourishing recruiting career, mastering both the sales and recruiting sides of the business. Hear his compelling story of landing a game-changing contract with Snapple through sheer persistence and dedication.Content Creation Mastery: Learn the secrets behind Shaun's innovative use of social media platforms like TikTok. Understand how his engaging, commercial-style videos led to tangible job placements and how you can apply similar strategies to enhance your recruitment efforts.Networking and Genuine Connections: Explore the pivotal role of maintaining genuine relationships in recruitment. Shaun shares his methods for leveraging personal and professional networks to secure business opportunities and the critical importance of knowing when to walk away from non-productive client engagements. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your recruitment strategy—click play now to listen to Shaun Hervey's expert tips on becoming a bold, unorthodox, and unstoppable recruiter, only on "The Elite Recruiter Podcast." BD and Sales Summit Registration: https://bd-sales-recruiter-summit.heysummit.com/ Join The Elite Recruiter Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D75ReiFKo/  Want to check out Finish The Year Strong Summit Replays? - https://finish-the-year-strong.heysummit.com/ Signup for future emails from The Elite Recruiter Podcast: https://eliterecruiterpodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe  YouTube: https://youtu.be/aGD3lFM6f1w   Follow Shaun Hervey on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunhervey/  With your Host Benjamin Mena with Select Source Solutions: http://www.selectsourcesolutions.com/  Benjamin Mena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmena/  Benjamin Mena Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benlmena/

Willie Macc, a breakout from the hit BET show 'College Hill: Virgin Island,' has transitioned seamlessly from reality TV stardom to an accomplished Hollywood actor and comedian. With over 100 million views on his stand-up and comedy videos across various social media platforms, Willie's humor resonates globally. He's graced screens in over 50 national commercials for brands like Kia, Verizon, Credit Karma, Progressive, Snapple, and more. Beyond commercials, Willie Macc has made notable appearances on shows like CSI, Hulu's 'Casual,' ABC's 'The Goldbergs,' and more. He's taken his comedic talent worldwide, entertaining the US Military abroad and headlining stand-up shows internationally. His stand-up has been featured on Netflix as a Joke Radio, TruTV's LaffMobb LaffTracks, and his Don't Tell Comedy performance has accumulated over 45 million views online. Alongside his thriving comedy career, catch Willie Macc and co-host Danny Plom on their podcast 'Afronoodles,' available on TikTok and Instagram. Join our funny-spooky episode, co-hosting Belgica Rodriguez! Watch the weekly LIVE stream on ⁠⁠BraveMaker ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow BraveMaker on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bravemaker/support

This week we're talking about Maroon 5 and their mega hit single Moves Like Jagger released June 21, 2011. That's right, we're not doing the “good song”. Also in this prepisode music news of the weird, listener emails and we announce next week's album. In this episode we discuss Judging Amy, Beverly Hills 90210, Snapple, CBS, Slender Man, face blindness, hypnotism, Shallow Hal, tails, skin suits, podcast volume,  and so much more!  Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | hatePodMail@gmail.com Episode Outline: Quick update on the goings on at the world headquarters Discuss our history with the song/band Song discussion - lyrics and music Music Video How the song did worldwide Amazon reviews Listener email (just 2) Music news of the weird Announce next week's album

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The original Puckers are finally back together. The guys discuss where the Devils are after the 1st 20 games of the season. Breakdown the 2 game set against the champs. Dans failed Presidential run. Snapple facts and a brand new "Devil You Know"

First Reserve is exploring the sale of its Refuel convenience-store portfolio. Keurig Dr Pepper's ready-to-drink tea and juice brand Snapple is headed to the fountain. And Dollar General opened its Aurora, Colorado, distribution center on Friday, the discounter's latest move toward expanding its reach.

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In this episode Hilliard and guest co-host (writer & teamster) Ric Davis sat down in a laugh-out-loud episode with actor/writer/comedian WILLIE MACC!Willie Macc has over 100 million views of his standup and comedy videos across all social media platforms. He is one of the stars from the hit BET show College Hill: Virgin Island. Willie Macc is sold his pilot “My Flipping Familys” on HGTV where he and his brother buy and flip homes around St. Louis. Willie Macc has become one of the few Reality TV stars to transition and make it as working actor and comedian in Hollywood. He has been in over 50 national commercials such as Kia, Verizon, Credit Karma, Progressive, Snapple, and many more. Willie has app teared in tv shows such as CSI, Casual on Hulu, ABCs The Goldbergs, Meet the Spartans with Kevin Sorbo, Carmen Electra and Tiffany Haddish. Willie Macc has recently been featured in Deadline for the Black Boy Writes Program started by showrunner Mike Guayo writer on HBO's Insecure and Netflix's Ginny and Georgia, where, after the program, will staff the cohort on TV shows. Willie Macc started doing stand up in 2009 and now travels as a stand up comic and internationally for the US Military performing for our troops. Willie Macc's stand up has been featured on TruTVs “LaffMobb LaffTracks” and his” Don't Tell Comedy” comedy clips have garnered over 45 million views online! You can see Willie frequently at the Comedy Store and Laugh Factory in Hollywood, CA. Our Motto: "We keep it GAME all day!" NEW WEBSITE:www.screenwritersrantroom.com For information, Merch (T-SHIRTS/HOODIES), and all things Rant Room!Screenwritersrantroom.com Subscribe, like, follow, share & 5-star review!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Hilliard Guess on all social mediaIG: @ScreenwritersRantRoom WE ARE NOW OPEN TO SPONSORSHIPS AND BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Screenwritersrantroom@gmail.com We invest countless hours per week to deliver the actionable content that goes into this podcast. We appreciate your support! SCREENWRITER NETWORKS:OBSwriter.comBTFC.org Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/screenwriters-rant-room/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/screenwriters-rant-room/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PODCASTS WE SUPPORT: 2 Writers Talkin Shit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-writers-talking-shit/id1671253747 Hollywood Confessional: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hollywood-confessional/id1628848064?i=1000630276175 The Qube & Queer News: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queer-news/id1595777135 A Conversation With Floyd Marshall Jr: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-conversation-with-host-floyd-marshall-jr/id1544499834 THEME SONG: Jack Spade WEBSITE: Abigail Bloom & Laura HuieLOGOS: Rachel Musikanth RANT ROOM TEAM:Richard Scott - Creative ProducerTyler Musikanth - Associate ProducerBrooke Baltimore - Marketing Togo - MarketingJade Hunter Alessandria - BTS --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/screenwriters-rant-room/support

Dan & Manny go deep into the July Nostalgic News to see if it passes the ultimate test--THE NOSTALGIA TEST!  July was a very eventful month in the Nostalgia community. Dan & Manny start with sad news, the recent passing of beloved pop-culture icons Shannon Doherty, Richard Simmons, Bob Newhart, and Dr. Ruth. The guys panic about the hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park and how the park is literally a huge volcano, and they reminisce on their time there during their cross-country road trip. Dan wants to talk about the 1992 NBA Dream Team and the return of Snapple's Elements drink line. Then Dan & Manny get down to business and rip into the upcoming sequels and reboots like Twisters, Alien: Romulus, the newest Karate Kid movie, 28 Years Later, Jurassic World 4, Matrix 5, Final Destination: Bloodlines and more. Plus, why would anyone think a new Naked Gun film starring Liam Neeson would be a good idea?! Finally, Dan & Manny give some of their Nostalgia predictions such as a possible live-action Rugrats or Doug movie adaptation. Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) topics you want to hear us do on our next episode of The Nostalgia Test News & we'll send you a FREE Digital Art Print of a quote from this episode!    SHOW NOTES: 00:00 Introduction and Breaking News 00:25 Celebrity Obituaries 01:15 Richard Simmons and Dr. Ruth 03:21 Shannen Doherty's Legacy 04:43 Yellowstone Super Volcano 09:18 NBA Dream Team 2024 17:49 Snapple Elements Return 22:17 Twisters Movie Review 28:31 Nostalgia Test News: Upcoming Sequels and Reboots 28:47 Alien Franchise: Endless Alien Adventures 29:50 Karate Kid: A New Sequel in the Works 33:09 Zombie Movies: 28 Years Later 34:47 Jurassic Park: The Never-Ending Franchise 37:26 Superhero Fatigue: Superman and Beyond 39:54 Comedy Reboots: Naked Gun Returns 45:40 Final Destination and Matrix: Reboots Galore 50:11 Nostalgia Predictions: What's Next?   LINKS & ADDITIONAL NOTES Shannen Doherty 90210 (TV Series 1990-2000) Richard Simmons Bob Newhart Ruth Westheimer Mandela Effect Howard Stern Little House on the Prairie (TV Series 1974-1983) Charmed (TV Series 1998-2006) Scare Tactics (TV Series 2003-2013) Yellowstone National Park Old Faithful Heathers (Movie 1989) The 1992 NBA Dream Team LeBron James Snapple Elements Twisters (Movie 2024) Glen Powell True Detective (TV Series 2014-Present) Geostorm (Movie 2014) Sharknado (Movie 2013) Gerard Butler Hurricane Heist (Movie 2018) Alien: Romulus (Movie 2024) Karate Kid sequel Ralph Macchio Jackie Chan 28 Years Later (Movie 2025) Jurassic Park (Franchise) Jeff Goldblum Mahershala Ali Scarlett Johanson Christoper Nolan Batman Franchise James Gunn The Naked Gun Franchise Taken (Franchise) Airplane! (Movie 1980) Spaceballs (Movie 1987) Hot Tub Time Machine (Movie 2010) Donnell Rawlings Blade Franchise Delroy Lindo Cliffhanger (Movie 1993) Evel Knievel Rugrats (TV Series 1991-2004) Doug (TV Series 1991-1994; 1996-1999) Blank Check (Movie 1994) Look Who's Talking (Movie 1989) The Garbage Pail Kids (Movie 1987) Sandlot 2 (Movie 2005)   Contact/Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast! If you had a great time listening to The Nostalgia Test Podcast and want to book us on your next podcast or have perform at your themed party, or have us host a special event, fill out the form below and LET'S GET NOSTALGIC! We can do so many fun Nostalgic Events! Podcast Guest Appearances Themed Parties Hosting Screenings Corporate Events Reunions Weddings Birthday Parties Trivia The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create a personalized Nostalgic experience for any occasion! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the Google Form below to get the process started. We're open to in-person and virtual events. Pricing may vary depending on the details of your event/party.   LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!     Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Twitter | TikTok | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic.

What does it take to transform a small family business into a major player in the beverage industry? Discover the incredible legacy of NorCal Beverage, beginning with Shannon Deary-Bell's grandfather, who turned his Coca-Cola salesmanship into the entrepreneurial foundation of Hires Bottling in 1937. You'll hear the story of Shannon's father and uncle, who made the courageous decision to sell their profitable stocks to protect the family business and its employees, embodying a people-first philosophy that has defined NorCal's journey and continuing legacy. You'll also hear of the tenacity and determination of Shannon as a young manager having to deal with the complexity of "busting" a union that misrepresented itself to the employees. Her pursuit of what was the right thing to do, let to a much greater acceptance from her employees and family alike. Uncover the strategic genius behind NorCal's significant pivot in 2007, when the company shifted focus from bottling popular brands like Dr. Pepper and Snapple to co-packing. This bold move led to lucrative partnerships with major brands like Arizona Tea, Red Bull, Monster, and Gatorade, propelling NorCal to new heights. We delve into how Shannon's insistence for a particular seat at luncheon led to a critical meeting with the CEO of Red Bull in France that opened doors to substantial opportunities, highlighting the company's resilience and adaptability in the face of industry challenges.Finally, we explore the complexities of family business dynamics, focusing on succession planning, leadership transitions, and the difficult and emotional decision to sell the business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear Shannon's son Riley, explain his personal account of returning to the family fold to save jobs and his reflections on the pressures and rewards of taking on a leadership role in a newly developed company. Shannon and Riley discuss the importance of personal accountability, hard work, and seizing growth opportunities while maintaining a people-centered approach. Dedication and passion continue to drive their new venture setting the stage of familial business success once again.To learn more about NC Equipment Solutions visit https://nceqs.com/or you can contact them at:Dispatch & General Inquiries: (916) 372-7700; fsd@NCEQS.comAccounts Receivables: (916) 374-2657; AR@NCEQS.comAccounts Payables: (916) 372 7700 ext. 2436; AP@NCEQS.comEpisode Highlights(05:32 - 06:00) The Power of Community(13:57 - 15:01) Trust and Communication in Relationships(18:14 - 19:19) Meeting Red Bull CEO in France(21:59 - 23:40) Succession Planning for Company Presidency(25:58 - 27:02) Father-Son Relationship and Business Sale(32:51 - 34:20) Company Restructuring Saves Jobs(37:46 - 39:09) Family Business Responsibilities and Rewards(44:25 - 45:41) Navigating Entrepreneurship at a Young AgeChapter Summaries(00:00) Building a Family Business LegacyNorCal Beverage's history, family commitment, and employee safeguarding, from Shannon's grandfather's vision to her taking over the business.(15:03) Succession Planning and Co-Packing SuccessNorCal Beverage's strategic pivot to co-packing led to partnerships with Arizona Tea, Red Bull, Monster, and Gatorade, driving growth and resilience.(23:06) Navigating Family Business Sale and TransitionSelecting the next president of a family business, selling during COVID-19, and aligning with company values.(33:16) Business Transition and Family ValuesRiley, a recent business management graduate, joins family business to lead equipment solutions division and support empl

Grab a Snapple™ and make sure your tips are frosted, we're going back to the distant, far off time of the decade right before Y2K ended everything. The decade kicked off with a shaky start, as distrust in the government boiled over leading to all sorts of interests in what we all perceived was being hidden from us. In this episode, we are joined by Artist and illustrator Brian Giordano as we take a closer look at all the weirdness and fringe topics which fascinated the consensus culture of America. It's a totally, majorly good time.

This week Nostalgia Junkies invites the store owner of Cruzn' Retro, Ramses Cruz, to sit down and discuss elements of the 90s nostalgia culture. Alex and Cruz talk about favorite toys, video games, and what got them into collecting. Next the boys transition into this week's This or That. Which would you choose: KB Toys or Toys 'R Us, Dunkaroos or Sharkbites, Nickelodeon Magazine or Disney Adventure? Alex and Cruz then get into the meat and potatoes of the episode...The Disney Afternoon Block. They test each other's cartoon theme song knowledge and rank which cartoon truly has the best theme song! Is it Ducktales, Darkwing Duck, Mighty Ducks...Disney had a lot of ducks!!! Finally, they round out the episode with Snapple Fact or Fiction. Can you spot the correct Snapple facts? Email us your thoughts and comments: nostalgiajunkiesct@gmail.com STORE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NostalgiaJunkiesShop  Follow us on our Socials: INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠@nostagiajunkiespodcast⁠ TIKTOK: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkies⁠podcast⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠@nostalgiajunkiespodcast⁠⁠ Subscribe and Review!  Don't forget to check out Cruzn' Retro

Willie Macc, a breakout from the hit BET show 'College Hill: Virgin Island,' has transitioned seamlessly from reality TV stardom to an accomplished Hollywood actor and comedian. With over 100 million views on his stand-up and comedy videos across various social media platforms, Willie's humor resonates globally. He's graced screens in over 50 national commercials for brands like Kia, Verizon, Credit Karma, Progressive, Snapple, and more. Beyond commercials, Willie Macc has made notable appearances on shows like CSI, Hulu's 'Casual,' ABC's 'The Goldbergs,' and starred in 'Meet the Spartans' alongside Kevin Sorbo, Carmen Electra, and Tiffany Haddish and this year on National Lampoon TV streaming service. He's taken his comedic talent worldwide, entertaining the US Military abroad and headlining stand-up shows internationally in Japan and South Korea. As a Don't Tell Comedy Favorite Willie Macc's stand-up has garnered immense attention, featuring on TruTV's LaffMobb LaffTracks, Revolt TV Funny AF, and is Best of Fest 2024 at the San Luis Obispo Comedy Festival. Alongside his thriving comedy career, catch Willie Macc and co-host Danny Plom on their podcast 'Afronoodles,' available on TikTok and Instagram. Willie Macc cites Bernie Mac, Dave Chapelle, Jerry Seinfeld, and Eddie Murphy as his role models. He spells his name with two c's, so it would not be confused with Bernie Mac. But like Bernie Mac, Willie Macc aspires to one day have his own TV show. You can Catch Willie Macc frequently performing in Hollywood at The Laugh Factory, The Improv, and The Comedy Store.  Listen to the conversation, get some good news, and have some laughs with the guys on Good Things Are Happening.  Visit us on the web at https://www.goodthingspod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodthingsarehappeningpodcast/

Kayln & Luke continue their conversation around nostalgic food and enjoy walking down memory lane. Don't forget to share all of your nostalgic food items with them by mailing NowServingPod@gmail.com. And follow them on Instagram @nowservingpod & TikTok @nowserving New episodes come out every Sunday! Don't forget to rate and subscribe. They love to hear your comments and feedback in your reviews but, please be kind, they are sensitive little cupcakes! Recommended food pairing for this episode: Snapple (in a glass bottle) Cookie Crisp Fruit Roll-Ups Cover art by William Hoshida Music by ThirdRail

In our fifth and final episode, Dan & Holden discuss the song "Spitting In The Wind" from In Lieu Of Flowers (OUT NOW!) with guest Eric Tobin of Hopeless Records. The gang discuss Snapple facts, the origins of Aaron, professional wrestling, having Eric play the villain and of course the song and album. In Lieu Of Flowers is out now in all the places music is found and listened to.

GOAT episode featuring Philly comedian Logan Malin.Logan joined Geoff and Rusty on Big Boy Mountain and sheeeesh he basically hand-carved his face on the Mt. Rushmore of podcast guests.Snapple bottle Molotov cocktails, drama club dating tricks, a mascot rivalry with Gritty, trampoline injuries, why Johnny Knoxville is good for the economy, and a police raid on the local homeless camp turns into a sci-fi blockbuster. We absolutely flew too close to the sun on this one. 

Today on the Woody and Wilcox Show: Bridge collapse in Maryland; Wearing leggings on a flight could be fatal; Snapple introduces eclipse-themed flavor; Traveling to see the eclipse; The Price Is Right has emergency sweats in case a contestant pees their pants; Pearl Jam album release in theaters; Dave Attell's new Netflix special; Flight delays due to the eclipse; IRS has unclaimed tax refunds that are about to expire; Trader Joe's increases the price of bananas; And so much more!

We've been on the road quite a lot recently and decided it was time to slow things down and lighten the mood with an episode about Snapple Facts. Before getting into the silly, goofy time, Jeri has some updates for the L&T fam. She has seen the questions and comments and is catching everyone while also making some requests for future comments, questions and concerns. As always, we appreciate you giving us the space and opportunity to be humans, as well as being our friend while we do it. REFERENCEhttps://bestlifeonline.com/snapple-facts/ GAZA/WEST BANK RESOURCES-https://medium.com/@scholarscoalition/for-immediate-release-u-s-4c2aecd11535https://irusa.org/middle-east/palestine/https://buildpalestine.com/2021/05/15/trusted-organizations-to-donate-to-palestine/https://www.vox.com/2015/5/14/18093732/israel-palestine-misconceptionshttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/52045757 WE'RE GOING ON TOUR - ladiesandtangents.comWE'RE ON PATREON - patreon.com/ladiesandtangentsMERCH - ladiesandtangents.com/lt-merch*NEW* SUBMIT YOUR STORIES - landtstories@gmail.comFOLLOW ALONG WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA - @ladiesandtangents

Lace up your ill-fitting hiking boots because we are discussing one of the most popular memoirs of the 21st century, Wild by Cheryl Strayed. Our fellow iHeartPodcast traveler and Wild super fan George Civeris joins us on our journey to discuss massive backpacks, meeting guys on the trail, heroin, REI return policies, Reese Witherspoon vs Kathryn Hahn and how often one might pleasure themselves in a tent. Happy Trails! PS: You can hear more from George on his podcast StraightioLab.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Wayne Lutomski, a distinguished figure in the food and beverage industry with a career spanning over four decades.Wayne has played a pivotal role in launching and globalizing major brands like Snapple, Gatorade, Starbucks Frappuccino, and Welch's in more than 60 countries.Currently, as the CEO/Founder of WNDY (We're Not Dead Yet), Inc., Wayne is focusing on enhancing the well-being of the 55+ community through innovative products like Hydro Shot.Join us as Wayne shares his journey from international brand management to spearheading wellness initiatives, offering insights into the art of brand growth, market strategy, and the personal motivations behind his current venture including his faith.Key Topics Discussed:Wayne's Transition from Financial Analyst to Global Brand Strategist: Wayne discusses his early career and the path that led him from financial analysis to becoming a global leader in the food and beverage industry.Launching Iconic Brands Globally: Insights into the strategies Wayne employed to successfully introduce and establish brands like E&J Gallo Wines and Starbucks Frappuccino in international markets.The Birth of WNDY, Inc. and Hydro Shot: Wayne shares the inspiration behind founding WNDY, Inc., and the development of Hydro Shot, a wellness beverage aimed at the 55+ demographic, emphasizing its health benefits and the science behind it.Challenges and Rewards of Targeting the 55+ Community: Wayne discusses the unique challenges of marketing to the 55+ age group and the rewards of creating products that genuinely improve their quality of life.The Importance of Vision and Values in Branding: Wayne emphasizes the critical role of aligning brand vision and values with market strategy to ensure long-term success.Advice for Entrepreneurs and Brand Strategists: Drawing from his vast experience, Wayne offers advice to young entrepreneurs and brand strategists looking to make a global impact.Insights from Wayne:– The significance of understanding and adapting to cultural differences in global brand expansion.– How personal passion and professional expertise combined to create Hydro Shot.– The role of storytelling and authenticity in connecting with your audience.Connect with Wayne:LinkedIn: Wayne Lutomski: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynelutomski/Website: WNDY, Inc. / Hydro Shot: https://h2bev.com/

Episode 2451 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino review fitness crazes, NSNG® 101 exercises for mobility, and more. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - NSNG® 101: Mobility Exercises and More It's been quite a while since Vinnie has been in the center aisles of the grocery store and tells the story of what he witnessed. (3:00) Anna is well aware of all the aisles and also knows what it costs to get products on the shelves. Big Food keeps you coming back for more and keeps your addiction to fake foods going strong. Anna recently visited her Dad and stepmom in Alabama. (10:00) People don't even realize they are addicted until they aren't (addicted). There is always difficulty in proselytizing to family and friends. Some people know better but still choose fake foods anyway. She tells of a recent sauce demo in Santa Barbara. (18:00) She met a very kind older couple who were at the store to buy all the Snapple—no, really—ALL of the Snapple. Vinnie emphasizes to stay away from non-food “foods” (19:30) Your best bet for better health is sticking to one ingredient, real, whole foods. The "ingredient list" on a steak is just steak. Fitness Crazes and Mobility Exercises The duo goes through a list of fitness crazes from over the years and reviews which ones seem effective or not. (21:00) They chat about stretch classes, yoga, barre, pilates, water aerobics, and more. Vinnie shares a cautionary tale about one type of “gym” he went to. Water aerobics is great for geriatric folks or people with joint or spine issues. Vinnie loves a good sauna. (36:00) Sweating is good for you—it gets the toxins out. Mobility exercises are great for ROM (range of motion). (39:00) Vinnie explains the differences between dynamic and static stretching. (41:00) Do not bounce on a stretched muscle! Anna asks him what some of the worst exercise crazes or gadgets he's seen in his 40 years as a trainer. (47:00) He shares stories of ineffective ab machines, rubber suits, jiggle machines, and much more. Some companies that make those gadgets don't care if they work, they just want to make a sale. They know they will sell because everyone wants “the promise.” They both share stories of infomercials they worked on. (59:00) Anna is going to be doing a cooking video in the VIP community tonight! They discuss Anna's upcoming Eat Happy Italian book. (47:00) You can preorder it from . [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!  

AriZona Iced Tea is a ubiquitous product in the U.S., but you didn't learn about it because of a flashy ad campaign. "We have never had a billboard," proclaimed AriZona Beverage Company's CEO Abid Rizvi. "I will say this with almost 100% confidence: you will never see an AriZona billboard in Times Square." Instead, the way AriZona has marketed itself is by simply having a presence at the store. AriZona judges its products on three dimensions: does a product look good? Does it taste good? And is it priced fair? According to Rizvi, it's those three guiding principals that have led to AriZona's success. Rizvi joined this week's Modern Retail Podcast and spoke about the brand's history and its plans for the future. AriZona first launched in 1992 as a side hustle to co-founder Don Vultaggio's distribution business. Vultaggio formulated some iced tea and, through his distribution contacts, was able to get shelf space in some stores. Things snowballed from there -- with AriZona becoming one of the main competitors to players like Snapple. One revenue estimate puts the iced tea business alone at $2 billion in annual revenue. But iced tea isn't AriZona's only product. The company has expanded into other areas like fruit snacks and, most recently, hard iced tea. It's these ambitions -- along with international expansions -- that Rizvi, who became chief executive in 2016, oversees. But even when launching new products or going into different categories, the thesis has remained the same. "What I can tell you is: globally, no matter where you go in the world, people like good-tasting beverages," Rizvi said. With that focus on product, AriZona has traditionally shied away from expensive marketing gimmicks. Instead, according to Rizvi, the company's most important goal is making a product that tastes good and unique -- as well as has a unique branding that catches people's eyes in stores. "People are not buying any particular brand because they saw a Super Bowl ad," Rizvi said.

For episode six of Staffcast, Trevor, Sean, and Richard are joined by Sports Illustrated's Emma Baccellieri to talk about her thinking people were threatening to shoot her dad, any and all things soda, Osama allegedly owning Snapple, how to love a glove, and more! Follow your incredibly cool hosts on Twitter: twitter.com/whatwouldDOOdo/ twitter.com/t_hildy twitter.com/RichardStaff Subscribe to The Soda Fountain or else: thesodafountain.xyz/ Episode art by Abigail Noy (sympatheticinker.com) Edited by Italian Dave (twitter.com/theitaliandave) Intro: Woke Up This Morning - Alabama 3 Outro: Shooting Stars - Bag Raiders

Tim loses his life savings on Fubo. Conor thinks everything happens on 9/11. David becomes fluent in Spanish.

Kids' games... Snapple... vacations... and our Song of the Day game!

How can we build a culture that motivates people to do the right thing? In this episode of Corruption, Crime and Compliance, Michael Volkov and guest Steve Naughton, explore crucial questions about fostering ethical cultures within companies and practical steps compliance leaders can take to transform performance. Steve shares insights from his journey, detailing the evolution of compliance leadership roles and offering a glimpse into PepsiCo's growth in this area during his tenure as Chief Compliance Officer. For those considering careers in compliance, he emphasizes that expertise in this field can be developed without a law degree. Steve Naughton currently oversees Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management programs at Loyola University Law School. He previously served as Pepsi's Chief Compliance Officer, guiding the growth of their compliance program over 8 years. He is passionate about making sure compliance functions can work independently.You'll hear Michael and Steve discuss:Steve began his career at major law firms before going in-house to manage litigation and M&A deals during pivotal moments at Quaker Oats and Snapple.PepsiCo's iconic GC Larry Thompson asked Steve to build a new compliance program starting with just 3 people. Over 8 years, Steve grew Pepsi's program from 3 to over 40 employees with global reach.Larry saw compliance as preventative and empowered Steve with independent reporting to the Board. Steve remarks, “[Larry] viewed [compliance] as much more preventative than reactionary … his take on compliance has always been, to the extent that we can prevent something or to the extent that as soon as we detect it, we'll go in and check it out instead of waiting till everything was fully investigated.”Pepsi has been on the World's Most Ethical Companies list for 15 years in a row, showcasing its success in following ethical practices.Pepsi has never faced serious enforcement actions, and this is attributed to turning ethical practices into a value-add for the business.Not every company has the resources or leadership seen at Pepsi, making it challenging to bring others along in the compliance profession.Steve emphasizes the importance of a risk-based approach in compliance and recommends developing a strategic five-year plan to address top risks progressively.He encourages companies to be disciplined and follow a plan, citing the Department of Justice's emphasis on showing work prospectively, not retroactively, to defend actions and maintain a strategic plan.Michael and Steve discuss the challenges of implementing change in compliance programs, emphasizing the importance of building a team and garnering support from other functions.They recommend a realistic 3 to 5 year timeframe for implementing changes.Cultures where people feel safe speaking up are foundational to compliance. This can aid in preventing and addressing ethical lapses and compliance challenges.Steve cites examples from Wells Fargo, Volkswagen, General Motors, and Boeing. In these organizations, where you would expect people to be skilled and ethical, employees often didn't speak up. This was because they thought their concerns wouldn't be listened to, or the culture didn't encourage open communication.Compliance is not just about following rules; it's about changing the culture in companies. We need to think differently and work towards making a culture where doing the right thing is not just accepted but encouraged. Steve runs a highly respected compliance curriculum at Loyola University which has prepared many future Chief Compliance Officers. However, compliance expertise doesn't strictly require legal training.ResourcesSteve Naughton on LinkedIn | Loyola School of Law | EmailMichael Volkov on LinkedIn | TwitterThe Volkov Law Group

In this episode Scott Miller shares his journey from working on the warehouse floor at Pepsi to becoming a CEO, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and having a clear 'north star'. They discuss the importance of self-reflection and constructive dissatisfaction in personal and professional growth. Miller also shares details about his project YESLY Water, and his book, "The Summit Mindset", highlighting the chapters on courage and faith. He concludes by discussing his vision for a company culture where everyone feels valued and involved.   Scott Miller, a seasoned leader in the beverage industry, boasts over three decades of expertise, notably as CEO of Tampico Beverages and key roles at Snapple and PepsiCo. His leadership facilitated Tampico's global expansion and successful transition to an ESOP fund. As CEO of Essentia, he navigated the company through challenging times, laying the groundwork for its acquisition by Nestlé. Post-Essentia, Scott co-founded YESLY Water with Ken Uptain, aiming for national distribution by 2023. With a passion for transformational leadership, he prioritizes a people-first culture. Scott's upcoming book, "The Summit Mindset," co-authored with James C. Moore, shares his leadership insights, slated for release in September 2023.   Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR    Other episodes you'll enjoy: C-Suite Goal Setting: How To Create A Roadmap For Your Career Success - http://bit.ly/3XwI55n Natalya Berdikyan: Investing in Yourself to Serve Others on Apple Podcasts -http://bit.ly/3ZMx8yw Questions to Guarantee You Accomplish Your Goals - http://bit.ly/3QASvymSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ira and Louis discuss Snapple bottles, Pine Sol smells, and Pink concerts. Plus, they're joined by actor and comedian Bob Odenkirk and his daughter, Erin Odenkirk, to discuss their poetry collection, Zilot & Other Important Rhymes, how they developed a creative relationship, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast

Can you smelllllll what the Unbelievers are cookin' tonight?NO, it's not roadkill! YES, it's an episode devoted to professional wrestlers and their connection to the Weird World of the Paranormal!So join us for this squared circle jerk of entertainment strangeness and ask yourself...what're you gonna do brother when Unbelievermania runs wild on you! Now get me a Snapple...

What happened to Wendy the Snapple lady and was the rumor about her cocaine habit true? Why does Ronald McDonald look so similar to Bozo the Clown? What's the story behind the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and how are they responsible for Chris Pratt? What the heck is Hamburger University? We answer all these questions! Webcrawlerspod@gmail.com626-604-6262Discord / Twitter / Instagram / Patreon / MerchSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/webcrawlers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the age of 9, life could not be any better. I had a Nintendo, WWF wrestling, and had just watched Back To The Future a couple years earlier. My days were spend eating Teddy Grahams and drinking Snapple and the weekends were reserved for my fill of Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse. I was happy, I was content. Little did I know that true joy, true happiness, was right around the corner. June of 1988 the groundbreaking film Who Framed Roger Rabbit changed the game forever. Ever juvenile emotion I had was set on fire. Jessica Rabbit turned me from a boy into a man overnight. What was got replaced by what could be as Disney and Warner Bros collided and my universe expanded. This was my Multiverse Of Madness. Today on Buzzn The Tower, we're going to bask in the glory that is Who Framed Roger Rabbit. I'm Mo Shapiro and joining me as always the Dip to my animated dreams, Max Sanders. And with that...

KB can't see anymore, we reveal the contents of the lost episode, Mook is back in studio, and the fellas were getting some jokes off for the Blue Raspberry Guys across the globe. ADS: Felix Gray Check out Felix Gray Glasses at felixgrayglasses.com/story Gametime Download the Gametime app at https://barstool.link/GametimeApp and redeem code UNTOLD for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). Raycon Go to buyraycon.com and get 15% off with code UNTOLD15