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DAMIONCarnival Corporation's data breach exposed personal data of nearly 6 million customers: An April social engineering attack on an employee account compromised names, dates of birth, and government-issued ID numbers. WHO DO YOU BLAMESkills: Technology & Cybersecurity: Experience with information technology and cybersecurity matters is increasingly important to mitigate the risks our business faces, promote innovation and maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving technological ageLeast represented 5/11CEO Josh WeinsteinNO: at Carnival since 2002, started as General CounselSir Johathon BandNO: First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, the most senior officer position in the British Navy (2006 to 2009, when he retired); Admiral and Commander-in-Chief Fleet (2002 to 2006); Served as a naval officer in increasing positions of authority (1967 to 2002)Jason CahillyNO: CEO Dragon Group LLC, provides capital and business management consulting and advisory services worldwide; The NBA: CFO & Chief Strategic Officer; Goldman Sachs: Partner; Global Co-Head of Media and Telecommunications; Head of Principal Investing for Technology, Media & TelecommunicationsNelda ConnorsNO: CEO/Chair Pine Grove Holdings, a privately held investment company; CEO Atkore International, manufacturer of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions; VP Eaton Corporation, electrical and automotive supplierLaura WeilNO: Founder Village Lane Advisory LLC, specializes in providing executive and strategic consulting services to retailers COO New York & Company, women's apparel and accessories retailer; CEO Ashley Stewart, women's apparel retailer; CEO Urban Brands, apparel retailer; COO AnnTaylor Stores, women's apparel retailer; CFO American Eagle Outfitters, apparel retailerAudit Committee: Oversee management's risk assessment processes to identify principal and emerging risks, including financial, IT, cybersecurity and non-HESS operational risksLaura Weil*: NOJason Cahilly: NOJeffrey Gearhart: NOWalmart Corporate Secretary and lawyerStuart Subotnick: NOCEO at Metromedia Company, wireless/communications, until 2010; Carnival director since 1987 Health, Environmental, Safety and Security Committee: Oversee management's processes to identify principal and emerging health, environmental, safety, security and sustainability-related risks, including those related to ship operations and cybersecurity, RAAS health, environmental, safety, security audits, IAG and external investigations into significant ship incidents, and health, environmental, safety, security-related hotline complaints, and assess the steps management has taken to minimize such risks.Sir Johathon Band*: NONelda Connors: NOHelen Deeble: NOFormer CEO P&O Ferries Division Holdings, shipping and logistics businessKatie Lahey: NOExecutive Chair Korn Ferry Australasia, leadership and talent firmMicky Arison (75%): Exec Chair and former CEO and 7% stockholderThe CEO Pay Ratio1,063:124 retail CEOs made as much in a day as their typical employee earned in a year — and a big one didn't. WHO DO YOU BLAMEThe separation of CEO and Chair: Hamilton E. James Chair/Ron Vachris MMNot uniqueOnly 50% of the board is men. WTF?uniqueOne share = one voteNot uniqueState of HQ = WashingtonAlso StarbucksState of Inc = WashingtonAlso StarbucksPledge of allegiance to stakeholdersCostco generally has: Higher wages; Better benefits; Lower turnover; Higher sales per employee.Industry-leading employee compensation AND Self-imposed low-margin pricing philosophyWalmart only low-margin pricingOther comps:Todd Vasos of Dollar General, Shane O'Kelly of AutoZone, Gerald Morgan of Texas Roadhouse, Jack Sinclair of Sprouts Farmers Market, William Stengel of Genuine Parts Company, Michael Creedon of Dollar Tree, Ronald Sargent of Kroger, Lauren Hobart of Dick's Sporting Goods, Joshua Kobza of Restaurant Brands Inc., Kecia Steelman of Ulta Beauty, Scott Boatwright of Chipotle, Ted Decker of Home Depot, Bob Eddy of BJ's Wholesale Club, Corie Barry of Best Buy, James Conroy of Ross Stores, Chris Turner and David Gibbs of Yum Brands, Chris Kempczinski of McDonald's, Marvin Ellison of Lowe's, Brian Cornell of Target, Ernie Herrman of TJX Companies, Doug McMillon of Walmart, Brian Niccol of Starbucks, Hal Lawton of Tractor Supply Co, Laura Alber of Williams-SonomaFigma Gets an Activist Investor. Exhibit A on Why Companies Don't Want to Go Public. Figma's first year as a public company hasn't gone well. Findell Capital Management said it needs to take steps to shed its unwarranted reputation as an artificial-intelligence “loser.” WHO DO YOU BLAME?Figma founder and CEO Dylan Field: Owns 10% of shares but 72% of voting power: Class B shares worth 15 votes per shareDylan owns 158 Class A Shares (or 0.00003556% of 444,278,887)And Chair$5B net worth$865M total summary compensation in 2025; $91M in 2024Nominating Agreement:Figma must nominate Dylan Field to be a director and include him in the proxy statementThe company must use its resources to back him up and actively convince other shareholders to vote for him In response to a question about how he was going to change the world, Dylan said he was going to build better software for drones.Bro fest sausage party2 of 9 directors are womenTop 5 NEOs all dudesPeter ThielForced Dylan to drop out of Brown for a dumb fellowshipVC Blowhardiness on the BoardVC dude John Lilly (Greylock): Lead Independent Director2nd longest tenure (2014)Member of the Audit Committee; Member of the Nominating Committee (only Lilly and Rimer)VC dude Andrew Reed (Sequoia)Director at debt-maker Klarna Group (also way down since IPO): down roughly 54% from its initial $40.00 IPO price, and down nearly 68% from its all-time highMember of the Compensation Committee (which modeled Dylan's pay package after Elon Musk)VC dude Danny Rimer (Index Ventures)Director since 2014B.A. in History and Literature from HarvardMember of the Compensation Committee (which modeled Dylan's pay package after Elon Musk)Member of the Nominating Committee (only Lilly and Rimer)Luis von AhnDuolingo co-founder and CEO2025: shared an internal email outlining Duolingo's new "AI-first" strategy where Duolingo would “gradually stop using contractors to do work that AI can handle”Stated that "AI is a better teacher than humans" and that the future role of teachers would be reduced to providing "childcare."Blamed the controversy on a "lack of context" in his original statements"AI-First" memo goes viral: $389; today $118MATTDanone, Starbucks shine in methane-reduction rankingDanone is the only company in the group aligned with the Global Methane Pledge, an initiative backed by 150 countries that targets a 30 percent reduction in global levels of the gas by 2030. The French multinational also leads the pack in progress toward its target, having come close to hitting it five years ahead of schedule.WHO DO YOU CREDIT?Chair of the CSR committee Lise Kingo (9% influence), one of three directors tagged as merit directorsmaster's degree in Responsibility & Business from the University of Bathbachelor degrees in Religions and Ancient Greek Artbachelor's degree in Marketing and Economicscertificate as International Director from INSEADEx Novo Nordisk environmental affairs, internal audit, compliance, human resources, communication, branding and sustainabilityHelped create the UN SDGs and the UN Global CompactSomehow only bats 559 on carbon intensity (career) and 415 for scope 1/2 (career)Also, using deference metrics, the ONLY DIRECTOR tagged as fully independentEmployee rep member of the CSR committee Bettina Theissig (5% influence) and the employees of DanoneThe committee charter mandates employees get a say: At least two thirds of the CSR Committee must be independent, as defined by the AFEP-MEDEF Code. At least one Director representing employees must be a member of the Committee.In France (Danone's domicile), the European Investment Bank found that French employees were the most aware of environmental issues - 82% of French employees said they were highly concerned about environmental issues, highest in EuropeLead Independent Director and chair of the Nom/comp committee who put together the comp plan, Valerie Chapoulaud-Floquet15% influence, second to the 18% influence CEO (democracy!!), got 99.16% shareholder approval in April (even as CEO got 89.73% approval and pay got 93.19% approval)20% of short-term pay and 30% of long-term pay is based on hitting sustainability targetsWhen you pay a CEO to do a thing, they are more likely to do a thingEx-CEO Emmanuel FaberOusted in 2021 by the board of directors and activist investors, he transformed Danone into an “enterprise a mission” (a French version of a B corp)Investors voted 99% in favor of the move and a year later ousted Faber, the board resigned, and the new board and CEO are basically moving back towards being environmental leaders because it paid offShort term share price laggedHe said in 2024 that nature is “at the core” of Danone, It took the stock 3 years from Faber's ousting to return to Faber levels - and in the meantime, they were sued for plastics and emissionsIsn't this HIS win?Current CEO Antoine de Saint-AffriqueBecause CEOGM Board Director Jonathan McNeill Stepping DownCEO of DVx Ventures. Ex COO at Lyft Inc. and ex president, Global Sales, Delivery and Service at Tesla, current director at Lululemon, GM director since 2022, on the Governance and Corporate Responsibility committee and Risk and Cybersecurity committee.We know that half of boards on average think someone on the board should be replaced - did the GM board not like McNeill?WHO/WHAT WOULD WE BLAME FOR PUSHING MCNEILL OUT?Outsider dude bro DRLet's be honest, McNeill worked at much more… modern?... companies than GMThe board is OLD SCHOOL - ex Northrop Grumman, ex Visa, ex Lazard, ex HP, ex eBay, ex Novartis, ex Walmart, other directorships at Goldman, Huntsman, P&G… these are professional, insular boardsMeanwhile, he's investing as a VC in AI, other auto/mobility startups, comes from boards that are bro founder lead (Tesla, Lyft) He's invested in AI, crypto, heavy tech, intertwined with VCs all overNot deferential enoughBarra is connected to 94% - THE ENTIRE - boardMcNeill has the highest network power on the board at $9tn, higher than even Mary Barra (who is super connected), but is NOT a power player in the board community of GM - the dominant board communities for GM are massive blue chip US companies, where McNeill has deeper connections in smaller IT/tech focused companiesHe doesn't need the pay, he gets nothing for the connections really, he has connection to Barra but his network is different - was he too independent?Pissed he doesn't have enough influence McNeill has the LOWEST influence on the GM board at 4%He's relatively new, younger, working as a VC where you have a lot of power of capital allocation“I don't need this shit” effect?Too many womenMcNeill's dvX ventures portfolio team is 6 dudes and 1 womendvX entire operations staff is two woman - guess what they do“Chief of Staff” (ie, HR)Executive Assistant (yes, listed on the team)Board is 2 women, 3 men (McNeill not on board)This one seems unlikely I guess?Too busy, meh, move onOne of dvX portfolio companies is curbee, with GM Ventures' Kurt Baumgarten on the board (and the dvX co-founder is founder of Curbee)McNeill on at least 3 of his portfolio boards or advisory committees, plus LULU and GM…

In this hour of Ready Set Bet, hosts Matt Brown and Mike Somich preview and breakdown the NBA Finals, NHL Stanley Cup Final, MLB, NFL Trade rumors, PGA Charles Schwab Final round, the French Open, College Baseball, and the World Cup. Greg Peterson joins the show to talk about the MLB, and what is going on with Texas Roadhouse? Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Attracting former residents back to Louisville — boomerangs, as they're known — could potentially be a way to increase the city's population. But there are challenges to it. LBF Senior Reporter Joel Stinnett joins us to talk about some of those issues on this week's Access Louisville podcast.Stinnett just wrapped up a cover story on the topic of boomerangs and how they fit into Louisville's growth strategy. The biggest stumbling block is the job market. In spite job gains in some sectors, Louisville doesn't have a lot of options for people holding advance degrees. Those jobs are often confined to bigger metropolises. Stinnett also looked at programs that small cities like Topeka, Kansas and Tulsa, Oklahoma have implemented in order to address a similar problem. After the boomerang discussion, we chat with Reporter Michael L. Jones about the financial troubles being experienced by Memorial Auditorium in Louisville and how a looming Metro budget cut may impact it. We also chat about an upcoming move by The Whirling Tiger, the closure of the Bristol Bar & Grille restaurant in Downtown Louisville and a pending relocation for Texas Roadhouse in Clarksville. Access Louisville, sponsored by Baird, is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. You can also follow it on popular podcast services including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 

In this hour of Ready Set Bet, hosts Matt Brown and Mike Somich talk about the NBA Playoffs, NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, MLB, NFL, Golf, and Tennis. Greg Peterson then joins the show and helps break down the MLB slate, maybe a Texas Roadhouse update? Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris & Amy share their excitement over the Cardinals walk-off extra-innings win over the Pirates; how many movies are filming in St Louis this summer?!; Kim Beardslee from Purina shares the details of the 'Purina Cares' event tomorrow, providing food and pet food for needy families; Did you see this? Texas Roadhouse & peanuts.

Will malls be able to combat Amazon ?  Work life balance, why remote work is more attractive, seeing beyond the mountain, relish Each moment.   TNA, we bury the dead, send help, anniversary, dangerous animals, no other choice, house of Eden, pizza movie, code 3, primitive war.   Meat and veggie crust pizza, rice pepper sushi rolls, Texas Roadhouse salmon, hot table paninis, Panda Express firecracker express, celery salad.   Happy Tuesday stars

It's Tuesday night. You just got stuck at work and had to pick up a prescription for your mother. You're exhausted, you haven't eaten, and the only thing between you and a complete breakdown is a drive-through or a restaurant with a 20-minute wait.There is no meal prep waiting at home. There is just a menu and a decision.If that scene sounds familiar - this episode is going to change how you handle it.In this episode Casey breaks down exactly what to order at any restaurant - fast food, casual dining chains, and nicer sit-down restaurants - using a simple framework that works every single time. Plus a tool you can use right now from your phone that gives you personalized menu recommendations for wherever you are in 30 seconds flat.You'll learn:The five-part framework for ordering at any restaurant that keeps you on track without making the meal miserableSpecific recommendations at Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, Applebees, Chili's, Texas Roadhouse, and moreThe bread basket strategy that removes the hardest decision before you even sit downHow to handle date night and special occasion dinners without anxiety or guiltHow to use AI as your personal menu navigator - the exact prompts to use so you always walk in with a planEating out is not the enemy. Eating out without a strategy is.And after this episode - you'll always have one.

Texas Roadhouse has been quietly adding more tech.  FAT Brands franchisees are making their own claims in the ongoing bankruptcy case. And El Pollo Loco's momentum accelerated in the first quarter.

The Extra Value Meal platform is really working for McDonald's. Wendy's is losing lower-income consumers. And Texas Roadhouse is seeing beef costs ease a bit.

On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Inspire Brands' plans to go public plus earnings results from 18 currently public restaurant companies. First up is the news that Inspire had filed documents with the SEC to go public — a move that Sam and Alicia have anticipated for a few years, yet nevertheless feels huge for a restaurant industry that has been fairly dormant as far as IPOs are concerned. The editors discuss what this means for Inspire and whether it could nudge other companies to jump into the public markets. Then they take a dive into the crazy spate of restaurant earnings, of which there were 18 over the course of the week. They start with the burger category, where McDonald's, Burger King, and Shake Shack reported positive results, while Wendy's continued a run of negative sales. How are McDonald's and Burger King leveraging operations and marketing to build momentum, while Wendy's keeps taking the hits? Sam and Alicia break it down. Next they move into the full-service sector, where it's mostly good news, as Texas Roadhouse, BJ's, and First Watch continue to thrive while Applebee's and Bloomin' Brands are showing signs of life. Why does casual dinging in particular seem to be succeeding in the midst of this economy? Sam and Alicia discuss. They then dig into other brands that reported this week, including Noodles & Co. and El Pollo Loco — both of which wowed with their results — plus Sweetgreen, which posted a staggering -12.8% sales drop the same week it introduced wraps to the menu. Finally, we share an interview between managing editor Leigh Anne Zinsmeister and Jeff's Bagel Run cofounders Jeff and Danielle Perera, recorded live at Restaurant Leadership Conference.For more on these stories: Dunkin' owner Inspire Brands files documents for an IPOBurger King's sales surge while Popeyes strugglesTexas Roadhouse sprints to best same-store sales since '24

It's a Nintendo-heavy installment of Hardly Focused! In one corner, Becky is deep into collecting Pokémon cards, while learning from Jack the ins and outs of the franchise. In the other corner, Nate and Jack are cautiously optimistic about the newly-announced Star Fox game on Switch 2. How many times can a single game be reimagined? Also discussed in this episode of Hardly Focused: Nate is indulging in Firecracker Pop Oreos, the filling of which resembles toothpaste. Where can one find better peanuts - Fenway Park, or Texas Roadhouse? (Dead) Dad Jokes, a free show happening at the Hotel Vernon in Worcester, MA on Sunday, May 17. Nate is opening! Strike Force Five will reunite on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! https://hardlyfocused.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our minds are blown! We're finding out that the cinnamon honey butter at Texas Roadhouse is NOT real butter! What is happening?? Did you know this? Will you still eat it?

We are excited for Bar Bingo TONIGHT! Are you sick of hearing the word, ai? The rumor this morning is that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding date has been leaked! Do you think it's a good idea for Jamie to attend Meatfest this weekend or not? DU is going to the National Championship game tomorrow. And did you know, Texas Roadhouse butter isn't butter?

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're talking labor induction, due date myths, and birth signs (because YES, we are officially T-10 days and I'm overanalyzing cusp babies, my last meal before birth, and why hospital bags are such a thing in the first place.) We also get into WHY I'm getting induced again, the fact that dilation charts are absolutely insane (Cheerio -> BAGEL?!), and the craziest places people have given birth (NYC subway car = new fear unlocked), which, if anything, did not calm me down at all. We start with Facebook in 2026 being the actual wild, wild west, Harrison getting very locked in for the World Cup (turns out it's not for 2 months??? but it's EVERYWHERE), and the realization that kids really do teach you to stop and smell the roses (literally). Plus, Tate's first dance recital is coming and I'm already emotional about it. Then we get into a little pop culture break, including who is actually A-list (apparently NOT Hilary Duff??), West and Amanda (skip if you must), and our Paradise season 1 review. Plus, sorry, we have like 10 minutes of doom and gloom: (1) Texas Roadhouse “butter” not actually being butter, and (2) lead found in baby clothes (guys... being a consumer is hard). Okay, finally, we end with something to celebrate: a plane passenger gives birth mid-flight, and both mom and baby are healthy!!! I tried to think of the craziest place I could give birth and we figured it out (LIVE ON THE POD hahahha).  LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:12 Facebook in 2026 is the wild, wild west 00:03:43 Harrison is getting excited for the FIFA World Cup 2026  00:11:31 Why do we stress so much about our hospital bag?! 00:16:27 Children teach you stop and smell the roses 00:18:41 Tate's first dance recital is coming 00:21:02 Planning our first social outing post-birth  00:22:16 What's my last meal before birth? 00:24:30 Only 4% of babies are born on their due dates?! 00:26:54 Why I'm getting induced again 00:32:23 Dilation charts are absolutely insane 00:35:47 Do zodiac signs actually matter? 00:43:52 Which celebrities are actually considered A-List?!   00:48:42 Sorry, we're still talking about West and Amanda (SKIP if you don't care) 00:52:33 Our Paradise season 1 review 00:59:54 Who's ready for summer? 01:05:32 Texas Roadhouse “butter” isn't actually butter?! 01:09:45 Lead found in baby clothes?! 01:15:03 The craziest places to give birth 01:23:36 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod -------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Hers: Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://www.forhers.com/twoparents to get personalized, affordable care that gets you.  *Little Spoon: Give them meals + snacks that are actually right for where kids are developmentally—balanced, intentional and made to support real growth. Go to https://www.littlespoon.com/TWOPARENTS and enter code TWOPARENTS for 30% off your first order. *NOCD:  If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/TWOPARENTS *Ollie: Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to https://www.ollie.com/twoparents and use code twoparents to get 60% off your first box! -------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman -------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this raw NDS Chronicles episode, David Lee Corbo (The Raven) and Top Lobster read your submitted paranormal testimonies live. Katie shares her insane childhood werewolf dream where an entire town transforms under a blood-red moon — she gets a giant silver sword from God to protect her toddler niece and nephew in an epic massacre. Jen Howard details her radical liberal occult upbringing, sudden obsession with truth and gravity, and the exact moment God spoke the ontological argument through her mouth for a full spiritual rebirth. Brooke Perez recounts the high school chaplain prayer that triggered ugly-crying across the entire chapel. FJ Fool (Red Hoodie Guy) gives the latest on his schizophrenic neighbor's garden meltdowns, middle-finger alley confrontation, and possible demonic torment. Joe reveals lifelong witch attacks in dreams, astral Gatorade demands that turn demonic after the third ask, and a Mars-like desert walk with an angel showing real human despair.Plus: Fear Not shirt Texas Roadhouse ayahuasca encounter with a spinning wheel-of-eyes biblically accurate angel, merch drops, Patreon early access rants, Tinfoil Hat Sam Tripoli crossover talk, and wild banter about flat earth gravity, Shrek karaoke reset dreams, and more.If you've had werewolf dreams, witch attacks, astral demands, or spiritual rebirth stories — this one hits hard.Support the show & get early episodes + VIP event access:Patreon.com/NephilimDeathSquad  Timestamps:0:00 – Intro, Patreon, Merch & Fear Not Shirt Ayahuasca Wheel-With-Eyes Story8:45 – Katie's Werewolf Town Transformation & Giant Sword From God Dream22:30 – Jen Howard Occult Upbringing & Ontological Argument God Rebirth37:15 – Brooke Perez High School Chaplain Mass-Crying Prayer Experience48:00 – Red Hoodie Guy FJ Fool Schizophrenic Neighbor Follow-Up & Confrontation1:05:00 – Joe's Witch Attacks, Astral Gatorade Demands & Angel on Mars Dream1:35:00 – Closing Banter & Dallas Spitfire Outro  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nephilim-death-squad--6389018/support.☠️ Nephilim Death Squad — New episodes 5x/week.Join our Patreon for early access, bonus shows & the private Telegram hive.Subscribe on YouTube & Rumble, follow @NephilimDSquad on X/Instagram, grab merch at toplobsta.com. Questions/bookings: chroniclesnds@gmail.com — Stay dangerous.

A YouTube star makes $2.4M negotiating car prices like a ninja… Here's his top negotiating tip.Texas Roadhouse beat Olive Garden despite record beef prices… because of Steak Insurance.Wildest AI scandal of the year?... A founder smuggling Nvidia chips to China with a blowdryer.Plus, UMass-Amherst didn't make March Madness… but their dining hall is #1.$TXRH $DRI $SMCIBuy tickets to The IPO Tour (our In-Person Offering) TODAYNew York, NY (4/8): https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000637AE43ED0C2Los Angeles, CA (6/3): SOLD OUTGet your TBOY Yeti Doll gift here: https://tboypod.com/shop/product/economic-support-yeti-doll NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(00:00-15:03) Martin's birthday and St. Patty's Day breakdown. Favorite holidays. Who hates stuffing? The rolls at Texas Roadhouse. A saddle on the stool. Doug's tornado helmet. Preempting bass fishing for weather coverage. Most unique sporting events Martin and Doug have covered. Spanky Spangler.(15:11-26:06) Some dialogue would be great right now. Doug's exhausted. The Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD(26;16-42:05) One Shining Moment. How 'bout all three make a little run. Ballsmith. Martin's fancy brush. Carrying around a comb and a kerchief. How's everybody's yield?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen to the Jay Garvens Home & Mortgage Show, hear ways to save money with your utility costs.  Brad Ward from Cocreate Construction and special guest Keven Kennedy from Texas Roadhouse will be on the... The post CUTTING THE UTILITY COSTS – 2-28-26 appeared first on Jay Garvens.

Listen to the Jay Garvens Home & Mortgage Show, hear ways to save money with your utility costs.  Brad Ward from Cocreate Construction and special guest Keven Kennedy from Texas Roadhouse will be on the... The post CUTTING THE UTILITY COSTS – 2-28-26 appeared first on Jay Garvens.

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Houston BBQ Festival co-founder Michael Fulmer. Eric and Michael cover some of the latest news from the Houston culinary scene including the new California chicken restaurant chain Starbird coming to the city next year, the closure of Houston's only Pie Tap Pizza, and early thoughts on the new culinary competition show The Culinary Cup hosted by Padma Lakshmi. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Texas Roadhouse and Star Rover are featured. Got a question for Eric? Email him at eric@culturemap.com. Follow Eric on Instagram @ericsandler and check out some of Eric's latest articles online at Culturemap.com: New Chicken Restaurant Flies into Houston with 'Gluten-Friendly' Tendies Running List of Houston Restaurants Serving Decadent Easter Brunches Street Corn Shines at Houston's Truffle-Powered Chef Competition YouTube Star Mark Wiens Gets a Taste of Texas at Iconic Houston Steakhouse These 10 Restaurants and Pop-Ups Serve Houston's Best Sandwiches

In this episode, host Janet Michael visits the Capon Valley Bank branch in Stephens City to discuss the value of community banking in today's digital age. Melba Thorne shares insights on personalized banking, financial literacy, and how a century-old institution maintains its commitment to local communities. About Capon Valley Bank History: Serving communities since 1918, starting in Wardensville, West Virginia Locations: Five branches across Hardy County (WV) and Frederick County (VA) New expansion: Sixth branch opening May 2026 on Winchester's north side (across from Texas Roadhouse on Ezra's Lane) Parent company: Highland Bank Shares (sister bank to Grant County Bank) Banking Philosophy "Big bank products with hometown service" Focus on personal relationships over sales quotas Loan decisions made locally (no waiting weeks for out-of-state approval) Treating customers as individuals, not numbers Goal: "The Chick-fil-A of banking" - knowing customers by name Services Offered Personal Banking: Checking and savings accounts Home equity lines of credit Auto loans Rewards checking with "UChoose Rewards" program Roundup savings program (automatically rounds purchases to nearest dollar and saves the difference) Business & Commercial Banking: New construction lending (residential and commercial) Commercial lines of credit Small business startup loans SBA loans Agricultural loans Investment property financing (including Airbnb properties) Land loans Renovation loans Financial Tips Credit Score Protection: Limit credit inquiries when car shopping (no more than 2 pulls from dealerships) Multiple credit pulls can dramatically drop your credit score Get pre-approved from your bank before visiting dealerships Target credit score: 680+ (many banks require 700+) Credit Score Factors: Too many credit cards can hurt your score Maxed out credit cards negatively impact your score even if paid on time One missed payment can drop you below 700 Medical issues, divorce, and life events are considered with context Smart Money Habits: Build emergency savings for "rainy days" Use roundup savings programs to save without thinking about it Monitor your credit score regularly through banking apps Don't spend everything left over after paying bills Community Involvement Cram the Cruiser: Annual toy drive in December for Toys for Tots (collects 300+ toys per branch) Partnership with local police and fire departments School volunteer programs and event support Sponsorship of local fairs and festivals (Newtown Heritage Weekend, etc.) Active chamber of commerce participation Community Leadership Program graduate Technology & Convenience Full online banking platform Mobile banking apps Online account applications available Educational learning center on website with product videos Still encourages in-person visits for personalized service Contact Information Website: caponvalleybank.com Phone: 540-868-1140 Direct line to local branch (no call centers!) Commercial Lending: Fred Brooks, Commercial Loan Officer Resources Mentioned Educational videos and learning center at caponvalleybank.com Credit score monitoring apps SBA loan programs

February's jobs report paints a gloomy picture for the restaurant industry. Texas Roadhouse added a high-profile new board member. And full-service restaurants could be in trouble, according to a new report.

Louie goes around the Maroon and White world of sports, takes a look at the story of Texas Roadhouse, and expectation changes for Aggie football?

We share how local dollars and volunteer time turn into rent relief, utility help, free clothing, hot lunches, and real casework that follows clients from court to hospital to home. The result is practical hope that stays in Riley and Geary counties and grows when neighbors step up.• two staff running casework, meals and clothing support• how vouchers provide free business and family clothing• Angel Tree planning for 1,200 children• kettle funds staying local and what they pay for• volunteers needed for meals, sorting and cleaning• most-needed items for warmer months• donation hours, furniture and mattress acceptance• veteran support and ID replacement help• partner referrals without barriers to entry• Texas Roadhouse appetizer cards funding support“Give us a call at 785-770-3171 or stop by 310 Points Avenue to pick up a Texas Roadhouse free appetizer card; donations at the restaurant go straight to us and are good through the end of September.”GMCFCFAs

This week on Kasey Covers Country: we're diving into Koe Wetzel's epic hometown surprise, Thomas Rhett welcoming his first baby boy, and Jelly Roll revealing a secret injury. Luke Combs gets candid about his weight loss journey, CoJo's Texas Roadhouse proposal is as country as it gets, and Megan x Ella make history on the charts. Plus- Riley's feeling a little nervy, Dolly's making an impact on Tennessee, and Zac Brown Band gears up for March Madness.

This week on Eat, Drink, Smoke, Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy do what any reasonable adults would do in the middle of allergy season: light up a cigar and pretend that counts as medicine. They’re smoking a Southern Draw Lady Killer — a special Privada Cigar Club release from 2021 (don’t ask how it showed up… it just did). It’s a 6.5 x 46 Lonsdale with an Ecuadorian Habano Maduro wrapper, a Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 hybrid binder, and Criollo ’98 fillers from Estelí, Jalapa, and Condega. Translation: a lot going on, in the best way. Expect talk of spice, cedar, cocoa, great construction… and also a very serious debate over whether Tony can retrohale without launching an eyeball into low Earth orbit. On the pour side, they crack open something from right here in Indiana: Starlight Distillery Honey Reserve Bourbon, a limited release finished in honey barrels and coming in hot at 106 proof. It’s sweet, it’s creamy, it’s got big heat, and it may or may not temporarily clear sinuses like a courthouse subpoena. Neat, on a cube, with a little water — they run it through the full “this might hurt your sister” testing process. Then it turns into classic EDS chaos: Tipping culture is out of control (and Texas Roadhouse gets dragged into the allegation zone). A deep dive into civil asset forfeiture and a lawsuit claiming the TSA has seized cash from travelers — even when carrying cash domestically is legal. The eternal culture war: boneless wings — wings, nuggets, or a crime against language? Plus kitchen gear, dull knives, gross sponges, and why some people keep dishware like it’s a family heirloom from Chernobyl. Also: Tony gets real about sleep, CPAPs, and why a vending machine grilled cheese might be the last thing you eat before “your ashes are blowing in the wind.” Find the show, the reviews, and everything EDS at EatDrinkSmokeShow.com, and don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube — just search Eat, Drink, Smoke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever argued over what makes a voice truly unique? We go all-in on that question and discover why “unmistakable” beats “perfect” almost every time. From Cher and Sinatra to Tom Waits, Stevie Nicks, and Bob Dylan, we debate tone, phrasing, range, and the magic test: can you spot them in one note?We kick off with a left-field warm-up on Texas Roadhouse—founder geography, 34-degree cutting rooms, 36-degree beer, fresh-daily bread, and how grassroots roll drops double as smart local marketing. Then it's a tight country news sweep: Ella Langley's triple-chart moment, Jason Aldean's milestone perspective against legacy greats, the Country Music Hall of Fame's American Currents signal, the Braves Country Fest lineup, new drops from Luke Combs to Charlie Crockett, a classic country tour package, and a Lee Brice single stirring up “country nowadays” debate. The throughline is clear: country's center is widening and listeners are picking winners across lanes.Our chart check balances mainstream and indie, spotlighting why a hold at number three means something different than a quick climb to one, and how pop-country crossovers, storytelling, and rock edges share the same field. Then a rapid-fire trivia duel (rock and country) transforms fun facts into a map of genre evolution—Zeppelin's first name, Master of Puppets in 1986, who ripped the Beat It solo, Opry induction stats, Chris Gaines, and more.The mailbag brings the sharpest industry insights. Can an artist be “outlaw” with label money? What's smarter today: 20-track albums or a disciplined singles drip? Is vinyl a real revenue lane or a nostalgia-forward merch play? Who owns the masters when singers go solo—and what can they do about it? We unpack strategy, contracts, and fan behavior without the fluff.Episode LinksVonray: https://jayfranze.com/episode1/Jason Hale: https://jayfranze.com/episode55/Kyle Fields: https://jayfranze.com/episode79/Lucy Becker: https://jayfranze.com/episode86/Mark Badolato: https://jayfranze.com/episode140/Send a text Support the showLinks Jay Franze: https://jayfranze.com/ JFS Country Countdown: https://jayfranze.com/countdown/ Contact Contact: https://jayfranze.com/contact/ Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayfranze TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jayfranze X: https://x.com/jayfranze YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jayfranze Services Services: https://jayfranze.com/services/ Books Books: https://jayfranze.com/books/ Merchandise Merchandise: https://jayfranze.com/merchandise/ Support Support: https://jayfranze.com/support/ Sponsor the Show: https://jayfranze.com/sponsor/

Texas Roadhouse has proven itself once again. The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's tariffs, only for Trump to immediately levy new ones. And Del Taco has reportedly closed all of its Georgia locations.

On this week's Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Burger King's president's invitation to guests to give him a call, Wingstop's first negative sales year in two decades, and why limited-time offers don't seem to work quite as well as they used to. First up is Burger King, which is enjoying some sales momentum as it doubles down on its Whopper platform. President Tom Curtis announced that he would spend four hours a day responding to texts and calls from customers on a dedicated line, demonstrating the chain's commitment to improving around guest feedback. Sam and Alicia discuss the ambitious plan, which has earned positive feedback from around the industry and could further fuel Burger King's momentum. Next up is burger competitor Jack in the Box, which had yet another bad quarter, with same-store sales declining 6.7%. Why is this value chain struggling so mightily even when consumers are looking for budget-conscious offerings? Sam and Alicia dig into the chain's woes, which could include its limited-time offer strategy. In fact, according to Alicia's recent reporting, LTOs may not be working like they used to for restaurant chains. She and Sam unpack why that could be. Next they talk about Wingstop, which saw its same-store sales decline 3.3% in 2025 — its first such decline in 20 years. Alicia explains the steps the company plans to take to reverse fortunes in 2026, including roll out of its Smart Kitchen operation, which helps cut service times. Finally, they talk about two casual-dining heavyweights that are slogging through a softer consumer environment: Texas Roadhouse and The Cheesecake Factory. While Texas Roadhouse's sales were up last quarter, its profitability was down as the company contends with historic beef prices. Meanwhile, The Cheesecake Factory saw its sales comps decline by 2.2%. Is there anything to learn about the full-service category in this news? Sam and Alicia break it down.For more on these stories: Burger King president Tom Curtis to take calls from customersWingstop eyes growth despite another quarter of same-store sales declineTexas Roadhouse continues to navigate high beef costs

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More snow. More cold. Repeat. After shoveling a bit yesterday when I got home from work, it decided to snow some more in the afternoon and now I've got to shovel again today when I get out of here. In the news this morning, a Delta flight had to return to the gate after de-icing fluid leaked into the plane and soaked a passenger, a man is accused of posing as an ICE agent & breaking into someone's home, WinterFest in Green Bay is canceled because of winter, and a list of things Goodwill won't take. In sports, the Bucks lost to the Thunder last night, the Badger men's basketball team plays tonight against Penn State, the Brewers traded Freddy Peralta to the Mets, a look at this weekend's AFC & NFC Conference Championship games, and the 49ers are putting on their tinfoil hats! It's "National Hot Sauce Day", and it's also Hypothetical Thursday. Jean's question for Brian was: "Would you rather freeze to death or burn to death?" And Brian's question for Jean was: "Do you believe in heaven & hell and what do you think they look like?" Elsewhere in sports, a rundown of this Saturday's UFC 324 card, former sideline reporter Michele Tafoya is running for Senate in Minnesota, and a 4 year-old girl is getting death threats because of her NFL picks on social media. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we also discussed Bret Michaels' response to the claim that he wanted 600% more money than the rest of Poison for a possible 40th Anniversary tour. Plus, the Super Bowl is only a few weeks away and they are already filming & leaking some of the ads you're going to see during the game. A couple of things are trending right now, including "house burping"…which is just opening the doors & windows throughout the year & getting some fresh air inside…and "Whimsy"…which is people trying to be more carefree in 2026. Great story about a cook at Texas Roadhouse who helped save a couple from a car wreck and just received an incredible reward for his heroics! Plus, another story about a dog that was missing who's now been reunited with his original owner. Office Cora also joined us this morning to talk about what she's up to this weekend in the 715. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a man in NH who's accused of breaking into people's residences and pouring queso on their furniture, a #FloridaMan who tried stealing a bunch of wine & steaks by shoving them down his pants, a female prison guard who was banging an inmate and attempting to sneak drugs into the lock-up, and a dude who shut off his heat in his apartment to save money & ended up with an ice castle instead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

91 MPH, Earned Not Given: Inside the PG Main Event Showcase In this deeply personal episode, host Deven Morgan pulls back the curtain on his son Danny's first-ever showcase—the Perfect Game Main Event in Fort Myers. What follows is a ground-level breakdown of the entire experience: battling illness on the trip, navigating a 3 a.m. Pacific wake-up, catcher throw-downs, 60-yard dash testing, and an eight-strikeout, three-inning pitching performance that topped out at 91 mph. But the real story is how they got there—shutting down in August, building the offseason ramp specifically around December competition readiness, and the "you can't win the race on this lap" mindset. Deven also offers a nuanced defense of Perfect Game, crediting their Pitch Smart compliance, rolled innings, and coach-pitch games designed to protect arms. The episode closes with a reflection on process over outcome: the skills built chasing baseball translate far beyond the diamond.Timestamps00:00 Intro: "World's Most Dangerous Podcast" returns01:30 Housekeeping: AxeBat code & HitTrax shoutout05:15 ABCA live hitting demo recap—coaching random kids in the cage08:00 Danny's first Perfect Game showcase10:45 Getting the invite & texting Taylor McCullough13:30 Scheduling the offseason around a December showcase15:45 Travel chaos: sick dad, delayed flights, 3 a.m. wake-ups19:20 Day 1: Catcher throw-downs & radar gun cosine error25:05 60-yard dash at 6.6 flat on minimal sleep27:30 Two games Sunday—pitcher/catcher workload management29:00 How to ramp up for a December showcase (August shutdown explained)34:00 "You can't win the race on this lap"—messaging around goals41:45 Day 2: Danny starts on the mound—91 mph, 8 Ks, 3 innings46:30 The sequence: top-shelf heater → backdoor turbo sinker → backdoor changeup48:50 Perfect Game notification drops: "overpowering hitters early"51:20 The moment—"that nine was earned"53:45 Hitting workout & bat speed testing55:30 Texas Roadhouse celebration steak57:00 Day 3: Coach-pitch games & protecting arms1:00:00 Defending Perfect Game: Pitch Smart compliance & rolled innings1:04:30 What parents are really paying for—answers to "is my kid good?"1:09:00 Danny's PG percentiles breakdown1:11:15 Self-improvement as the real product—the portable skillset1:12:45 Coming soon: ABCA recap, MLB Network appearance, Driveline assessment discountLinksDevelop bat speed with our Youth Power Bat for just $99!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/product/youth-power-trainer/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skills That Scale: The Complete Youth Baseball Training Manual is out now!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/product/skills-that-scale-training-manual/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Train bat speed and barrel accuracy with our Youth Underload Smash bat - just $79!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drivelinebaseball.com/product/youth-underload-smash-bat/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⬇️ Host ⬇️Deven Morgan ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/devenmorgan ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In Food News: How many pounds of beef did you eat last year? The answer will shock you—and so will the steakhouse pricing drama caused by the lowest cattle inventory since the 1950s.Hot Takes: Ben declares steak “overrated,” KT paints a vivid picture of grocery store sticker shock, and Skin drops knowledge on why Texas Roadhouse and Longhorn are walking a tightrope.

First show of the new year! We're officially retiring the Hot QB bets because Week 18 is a disaster of backup players, but we made enough cash to plan a victory dinner at Peter Luger's. We admit we might have been wrong about the NBA East (it's actually good?), while the West—and specifically the Lakers—may be a total flop. Naturally, this leads to another round of bashing Anthony Davis. Plus, Vince shares his "culinary" experience at Texas Roadhouse.

Karla Johnson shares how bell ringing, tap-to-pay kettles, and local partnerships fund year-round aid for families, students, and veterans in Riley, Geary, and Pottawatomie counties. We explore clear ways to volunteer, where the money goes, and why simple systems unlock big impact.• Online auctions expanding into services• Texas Roadhouse appetizer cards are driving donations• Tap to pay kettles solving no-cash barrier• Volunteer sign-up via registertoring.com with two-hour slots• Eight local kettle sites plus new towns added• Practical bell ringing tips and music etiquette• Emergency aid for students with rent and utilities• Help with car tags and taxes to keep jobs• Prescription support through local pharmacy• Veterans benefits navigation and claims support• Clothing closet open, thrift store closed• Angel Tree gifts due by the 18th or 21stPlease make sure you get those gifts to the storeGMCFCFAs

This week on the show: Jack has an awkward encounter with a listener at Texas Roadhouse, packages are delivered to the wrong recipients and an office Christmas party guide.

The Christmas Tree Lot, the Steak, and Why the Hard Part Is What Makes It Worth It In this episode, Doc Danny Matta shares a story about a Christmas tree lot in Columbus, Georgia, the best steak he's ever eaten, and how hard work—and the struggle that comes with it—makes success and reward deeply meaningful. He connects that experience to clinic ownership, growth, and why building a successful cash practice is supposed to be hard. Quick Ask If this episode helps you reframe the hard parts of business, share it with another clinician who's grinding through a tough season—and tag @dannymattaPT so he can reshare it. Episode Summary Documentation pain: The #1 complaint on satisfaction surveys is clinicians hating to write notes. Clair AI scribe: Clair has been trained specifically for PTs to write high-quality notes, like a meticulous student in the corner capturing everything. Time freedom: Using Clair allows clinicians to reclaim hours of documentation time and spend it with family, hobbies, or simply resting. Danny's background: Staff PT, active duty military PT, cash practice founder, seller, and founder of PT Biz, helping 1,000+ clinicians build cash practices. The Christmas tree lot job: As a teenager in Columbus, GA, Danny and his brother took a sketchy, hard manual-labor job at a Christmas tree lot near Fort Benning. Uncertain payoff: The owner warned them they'd only get paid if they worked hard—and not until the end of the season. Hard work in the cold: Long days hauling trees, sawing, tying them to cars, all while smelling Texas Roadhouse across the street they couldn't yet afford. Finally getting paid: On the last day, the owner pulled out a wad of cash, paid them what he owed, and even gave them a bonus for working hard. The greatest steak ever: They walked across the street to Texas Roadhouse, ordered the most expensive steak, and it remains the best steak Danny's ever had—because of what it represented. Meaning through struggle: The steak wasn't special because of the restaurant; it was special because of the work it took to earn it. Business parallel: The hard parts of clinic ownership—slow growth, cash stress, buildouts, staffing—are what make the wins meaningful. Normalizing struggle: Building a successful clinic that changes your life and your family's life should not be easy. Celebrate wins: Most entrepreneurs power past achievements without celebrating; Danny argues you need to mark the "steak moments." Reframing frustration: Instead of "Why is this so hard?" shift to "It's supposed to be hard—and that's why it will feel incredible when it works." Lessons & Takeaways Hard work makes reward meaningful: Wins feel better when they're earned through discomfort, sacrifice, and persistence. You need contrast: Without the "shitty stuff," victories don't stand out—you need struggle to appreciate success. Business is not meant to be easy: A clinic that creates time and financial freedom will demand hard things from you. Struggle is not a sign you're failing: It's a sign you're doing something significant and transformative. School and business are similar: Graduation and growth feel good precisely because the journey is challenging. Positive reinforcement matters: Celebrating wins keeps you moving through the next tough stretch. Mindset & Motivation Embrace the hard: Instead of resenting the grind, accept that it's the price of a different life. You're not broken: Being tired, stretched, and challenged doesn't mean you picked the wrong path. Remember what's at stake: A successful clinic can change your family's finances, your time, and your identity. Reframe the question: Move from "Why is this so hard?" to "Who am I becoming because I'm doing hard things?" Use the steak moment: Have a tangible reward in mind—your version of Texas Roadhouse—to look forward to after big milestones. Pro Tips for Clinic Owners Automate documentation: Use Clair to remove hours of note writing and free up time for life outside the clinic. Define your "steak": Choose a specific reward (trip, dinner, purchase) you'll give yourself after a big business milestone. Track your wins: Keep a running list of milestones reached so you can look back and see your progress. Expect friction: When something feels hard, remind yourself: "This is exactly what I signed up for." Build celebration into your plan: Schedule a pause to celebrate when you hit revenue, hire, or space goals. Notable Quotes "If you don't have the shitty stuff, then it doesn't feel very good whenever you get the good stuff." "Why would something that changes your life be easy?" "Anything meaningful—like a successful clinic—should be hard." "If you can just reframe from 'Why is this hard?' to 'This is supposed to be hard,' it changes everything." "The hard part is what makes the win feel like the greatest steak you've ever had." Action Items Identify one current "hard thing" in your business and consciously reframe it as part of what makes your future success meaningful. Pick a specific reward you'll give yourself when you hit your next major milestone. Write down three big wins you've already earned and how hard you worked for them. Consider trying Clair for a 7-day free trial to reclaim documentation time. Share this story with a spouse, partner, or friend so they understand why you're pushing through the hard season. Programs Mentioned PT Biz Part-Time to Full-Time 5-Day Challenge (Free): Get crystal clear on how much money you need to replace, how many people you need to see, and the strategies to go from side hustle to full-time practice owner. Join here. Resources & Links PT Biz Website Free 5-Day PT Biz Challenge MeetClair AI — Free 7-day trial for PTs About the Host: Doc Danny Matta — physical therapist, entrepreneur, and founder of PT Biz and Athlete's Potential. He's helped over 1,000 clinicians start, grow, scale, and sometimes sell their cash practices and is dedicated to helping PTs build businesses that create true time and financial freedom.

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Author, executive coach, and culture consultant Chester Elton breaks down the idea of "the noble cause" in business, and how Texas Roadhouse restaurants are a shining and enduring example of the idea in action.Hear Chester's full interview in Episode 35 of The Action Catalyst.

FBI Missteps & The Missing Clothes: The Cold Case of Sebastian Rogers True Crimers, welcome back to Break the Case. In this deep-dive, Jennifer Coffindaffer takes us inside the heartbreaking and still-unsolved disappearance of Sebastian Rogers, the 15-year-old from Hendersonville, Tennessee, whose case has gone cold — but not closed. We break down the FBI's newly released statement, including the errors that immediately raised red flags: wrong dates, wrong age, and shifting details about what Sebastian was last seen wearing. Was it a sweatshirt? A shirt with Star Wars, Minecraft, or Halloween graphics? Sweatpants or Adidas track pants? Even the smallest contradictions matter in a case where the truth has been so elusive. Jennifer also dissects the “bang vs. thud” discrepancy, the dashcam evidence from Katie Proudfoot's car, the controversy over why 911 wasn't called, and why phrases like “almost every home searched” simply aren't good enough. We revisit the flashlight theory, the “green hoodie” person at Texas Roadhouse, and how the FBI clarified — and corrected — some of the case's most persistent rumors. This isn't just about a missing teen. It's about accountability, transparency, and keeping Sebastian's name alive when the headlines have faded. With insights from former FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer, we examine whether this investigation has been thorough — or whether critical mistakes may have cost precious time and clarity. Stay with us as we push past the inconsistencies, question the official narrative, and continue demanding answers for Sebastian. Topics Covered: FBI mistakes in public releases Conflicting accounts of Sebastian's last clothing The “bang” heard the night before he vanished Dashcam footage & neighborhood search limitations Why the “green hoodie” theory collapsed The missing flashlight detail and what it really means Why Sebastian's case remains cold — not closed Sebastian deserves the truth. And so do we. Hashtags #SebastianRogers #TrueCrime #BreakTheCase #JenniferCoffindaffer #ColdCase #MissingPersons #FBI #TBI #JusticeForSebastian #HiddenKillers Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

FBI Missteps & The Missing Clothes: The Cold Case of Sebastian Rogers True Crimers, welcome back to Break the Case. In this deep-dive, Jennifer Coffindaffer takes us inside the heartbreaking and still-unsolved disappearance of Sebastian Rogers, the 15-year-old from Hendersonville, Tennessee, whose case has gone cold — but not closed. We break down the FBI's newly released statement, including the errors that immediately raised red flags: wrong dates, wrong age, and shifting details about what Sebastian was last seen wearing. Was it a sweatshirt? A shirt with Star Wars, Minecraft, or Halloween graphics? Sweatpants or Adidas track pants? Even the smallest contradictions matter in a case where the truth has been so elusive. Jennifer also dissects the “bang vs. thud” discrepancy, the dashcam evidence from Katie Proudfoot's car, the controversy over why 911 wasn't called, and why phrases like “almost every home searched” simply aren't good enough. We revisit the flashlight theory, the “green hoodie” person at Texas Roadhouse, and how the FBI clarified — and corrected — some of the case's most persistent rumors. This isn't just about a missing teen. It's about accountability, transparency, and keeping Sebastian's name alive when the headlines have faded. With insights from former FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer, we examine whether this investigation has been thorough — or whether critical mistakes may have cost precious time and clarity. Stay with us as we push past the inconsistencies, question the official narrative, and continue demanding answers for Sebastian. Topics Covered: FBI mistakes in public releases Conflicting accounts of Sebastian's last clothing The “bang” heard the night before he vanished Dashcam footage & neighborhood search limitations Why the “green hoodie” theory collapsed The missing flashlight detail and what it really means Why Sebastian's case remains cold — not closed Sebastian deserves the truth. And so do we. Hashtags #SebastianRogers #TrueCrime #BreakTheCase #JenniferCoffindaffer #ColdCase #MissingPersons #FBI #TBI #JusticeForSebastian #HiddenKillers Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Lazlo and SlimFast get into a BIG soup argument. Lazlo purposely leaves his clocks off by a couple minutes, and it's driving SlimFast CRAZY! How did SlimFast get his pantyhose fetish? In Headlines, SlimFast and Lazlo discuss the Florida man who asked to sniff a lady's sneakers, then ran her over. Additionally, how Trump is alive, staples are being found in Texas Roadhouse bread, a 11 year old who got killed due to dingdong ditching, and much more. Stream The Church of Lazlo Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about Whitney Houston videos with big people falling, ad for guy looking for ride from Florida to New Mexico, group was camping and heard strange noises, song about potatoes, borrowing money from friends and family, first responders save pilot from plane crash, 2 people have medical incidents on cruise ship, flight attendant slapped man across the face, homeless woman climbed fence and caused havoc in condo community, staples found in Texas Roadhouse bread, restaurant owner spraying for roaches, woman who has been working 40 years at same McDonald’s, couple who has been married for 75 years, MLB player caught on camera plucking nose hair, high school football team has to leave expensive stadium because kids lit fireworks, looney hotdog night, chubby cat becomes mascot of college football team, Blake Lively drama, Shania Twain turns 60, hottest actors over 50, Sophie Rain makes a lot of money on OnlyFans, Backstreet Boys Vegas residency, boxer hid cameras in gym, guy jerked himself off in legit massage establishment, customer tried to pull bikini barista through drive-thru window, cops busted playing with woman’s sex toys, tumor in guy’s scrotum, nudist resort for sale, Ask Dave & Chuck The Freak, she screamed like Marv in the bedroom, she quit drinking and isn’t horny anymore, girl pretends to have amnesia about past, and more! This episode of Dave & Chuck is brought to you in part by Profluent http://bit.ly/4fhEq5l

Happy Friday, everyone! Today, Mike, Rikki, and Scott are having some fun on today's show with trying to find comparisons for Walt Disney World restaurants to the chain restaurants back home! What Walt Disney World restaurants reminds you of an Applebee's? How about Red Lobster? What about Red Robin? Texas Roadhouse? Olive Garden? Chick-Fil-A? This and more on today's show! Please share your thoughts over on the Discord channel at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse. We hope you enjoy today's podcast!  Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com.  Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Beauty YouTuber, CEO, and podcast host Laura Lee stops by the Unwell studio fresh off a flight from a music festival with glowy skin, no sleep, and all the stories. She and Avery dive into everything from going viral on YouTube to Laura raising her niece and building brands from scratch.Laura opens up about her Southern roots and what it took to go from broke in Alabama to bossed up in LA. She reflects on navigating cancel culture, staying grounded through the chaos, and the lessons she's still learning. Plus, she gets candid about her 15-year relationship with her husband, the secret to keeping their marriage strong, and the real reason she once quit her job at Texas Roadhouse.

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