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We're the show with the WOW! now that we do what Producer Abby tells us. We're full of surprises, reveals and betrayals as we share our meals, snacks and drinks over five days in September. Sharon Stone Fruit plays a recurring guest role in this montage of meals along with Cliff bars, peach corners, Trader Joe's and overpriced bread. After a quick Quantum Leap digression we share what we learned about each other and ourselves and how we are forever changed by this experience. Molly's Grub Street DietEpisode 688: Icesmitten kitchen's double chocolate zucchini breadEpisode 207: LeftoversMatthew's Now but Wow! - Ekiben Hitoritabi (Train Lunch Solo Journey), by Jun Hayase and Hiroshi Sakurai.  Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 929 (43 mins 00 secs) How do you deal with anxiety? How does the Human Washing Machine work? Why did the UK ban reselling tickets above original price? Should you watch the Stranger Things 5 finale in theaters? Who is Megan who hurt her ankle at Trader Joe's? How interesting is the plot of Eternity? All that plus more on this episode with Albert, Ruthy, Jiaming, and Ana. Updates, Show Notes, Links, and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwhereswhy.com/stuffjunk/2025/12/2/929

Post Malone BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Post Malone has had quite the eventful few days. Most recently, the Texas-born artist performed the halftime show at the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day game against the Kansas City Chiefs, delivering what was described as an impressive performance. During the show, he paid heartfelt tribute to recently deceased former Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland by wearing a pin with his number on his jacket. After the game wrapped up, Malone stayed behind for hours at AT&T Stadium, taking off his shoes to feel the turf barefoot while tossing a football around the empty field—a rare moment of leisure for someone of his stature.Off the field, Malone was spotted out shopping in Salt Lake City over the weekend with a mystery woman and two bodyguards at a local Trader Joe's. According to eyewitness reports, the couple was matching in hoodies, browsed the store for a while, and even shared a few kisses during their shopping trip. This sighting comes months after Malone's breakup with ex Christy Lee earlier this year, and notably, he was also spotted walking through Paris with an unidentified woman back in September.On the professional front, Malone is gearing up for a major milestone. He's set to headline his first-ever headline concert in India on December eighth in Guwahati, a significant moment for both the artist and India's live entertainment sector. The concert at Khanapara Veterinary College Ground is being organized by BookMyShow Live in partnership with the Government of Assam and is expected to draw considerable interest from audiences across the Northeast region.Malone also has additional tour dates lined up, including a performance scheduled for December fifth in Abu Dhabi at Etihad Park, followed by more shows in December and continuing into 2026.Away from the spotlight, Malone continues to prioritize fatherhood. His fourteen-month-old daughter has recently started running and taking steps, which the artist described as transformative for his perspective on life. He's mentioned that becoming a father has made him the happiest he's been in his entire life and has fundamentally changed how he approaches his career and personal wellbeing. According to interviews, his daughter loves his song Chemical and does a cute shoulder dance whenever she hears it.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Oh by golly there's a lot to discover this holiday season at your neighborhood Trader Joe's! In this episode of Inside Trader Joe's, we're sharing an inside look at just a few – okay, 16, so... several? – of our favorite finds for this festive season. Breakfast goodies and crunchy cookies. A quartet of trios ready for gifting to the foodies on your list (including yourself!). Cheeses for all the occasions. And salads and apps to make every gathering great. Tune in, make a list, then hop on your sleigh and head to TJ's to pick up everything you need (and want!) to make your holidays merry and bright. Transcript (PDF)

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Today on the Woody and Wilcox Show: Thanksgiving recap; Hate for sea otters; Rabbit saves family from fire; Wilcox received a recall letter for his vehicle; Guy Fieri tore his quad muscle in half during a cooking show; Travel Tuesday is tomorrow; Chelsea and Wilcox watched the wrong Thanksgiving Day parade; Woody and Wilcox's wives work at the same Trader Joe's; Calling chicken tenders “tendies”; Woody's brother-in-law was using his YouTube TV account; And so much more!

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Andy’s Brave New World: Part 5 Ranger Andy and Crystal. Based on a post by the hospital. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels. Day 8, Afternoon Andy leaned over the dining room table, studying the building plans Daniela had spread out. The paper was covered in neat handwritten notes and carefully drawn lines. From somewhere upstairs came the sound of drawers opening and closing as Sarah continued her self-assigned task of sorting through the consulate's belongings. "I think these spots here are important," Daniela said, pointing to several areas just inside the perimeter fence. Her finger traced along the paper, leaving a slight smudge. "I'm pretty sure anyone climbing over would probably land in these areas. The fence is lower here, and there's better cover from the street." She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "We could hide the mines under some leaves and dirt." "That makes sense," Andy nodded, examining the spots she'd indicated. "But we need to make sure we don't place anything outside our actual property line. We don't want to hurt random people just walking by." "Yeah, of course," Daniela said quickly. "Dad always said mines are only for protecting your own property, not for random areas." She pulled out another hand-drawn diagram showing the yard. "I was thinking we could also put some here behind the bushes, and maybe here near the side entrance. Those seem like places someone might try to sneak in." Her finger moved to another rough map of the surrounding blocks. "And maybe we should think about these spots across the street too? There are some good hiding places over there. If someone wanted to watch the building or set up some kind of attack, they'd probably use these spots." Andy shook his head. "Let's hold off on anything outside our perimeter for now. I think that's going a bit far." He studied her markings. "But it's good thinking to identify those positions. Keep that map in case things get worse." From upstairs came a loud thump, followed by Sarah's voice: "Who needs seventeen copies of the same trade agreement? This is ridiculous!" Andy smiled slightly, then turned back to Daniela. "We'll need warning signs too. Something that's clear but doesn't seem too aggressive. Maybe just 'Warning: Security Perimeter'?" "Yeah, and we could add 'Please Use Front Entrance' with an arrow," Daniela suggested, already making notes in the margin of her diagram. "Just plain black text on white background would probably work best." "Good idea. We want to keep people away from the dangerous areas without making it seem like we're paranoid." Andy studied her placement plan again. "This looks really well thought out. Go ahead and set them up like you've drawn here." "Okay, will do." Andy watched as she added a few more notes to her diagram, struck by the strange contrast; a teenager calmly planning deadly defenses as if discussing a school project. "Just be really careful when you're placing them, alright?" he said. Daniela gave him a look that clearly said she wasn't an idiot. "I know. I'm not going to blow myself up." A crash echoed from somewhere upstairs, followed by Sarah's voice: "Oops! Just knocked over some really ugly vases. No great loss!" Andy chuckled. "Sounds like the great consulate purge is going well. Do you need any help with the warning signs?" "No sir, I've got it," Daniela replied sharply, then caught herself. "I mean, no thanks, Andy. I can handle it." "I'll make the signs first," she added, gathering her papers. "Then place the mines after it gets dark. Less chance of anyone seeing what I'm doing that way." Day 8, Late Afternoon Andy entered the study. Crystal knelt on the floor beside the large map she'd removed from its frame, her silk pajamas flowing gracefully around her curves as she leaned forward to make another notation. The soft fabric clung and shifted with her movements, the absence of a bra evident as her full tits swayed gently. Her honey-blonde hair fell in perfect waves past her shoulders as she alternated between checking her phone and marking the map. Sensing his presence, she looked up through her lashes, subtly arching her back as she straightened. "Good to see you, sir," she whispered, her blue eyes warm. "I hope the trip to the Presidio went well." She gestured at the map spread before her. "I'm mostly done here, I've mapped out all the businesses and their types within reasonable distance." The sound of furniture being dragged across the floor came from above, followed by muffled thuds as Sarah continued her thorough sweep of the building. "Good job," Andy said, moving closer to examine her work. Crystal shifted slightly, making room for him while ensuring her silk-draped figure remained in his line of sight. Her hard nipples pressed visibly against the thin fabric as she leaned forward again. "Any standouts?" "Several, sir," she replied softly, pointing to various markings. "These three are large grocery stores, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and a local market. They're our best bet for practical supplies." Her finger traced along the paper. "And there's a medical supply store here that might still have inventory." "Good." Andy turned to leave, but found himself unable to tear his eyes off of Crystal's beautiful, kneeling form. Vivid images of her proposition to him the night before flashed in his mind's eye. "Crystal, meet me at the sauna downstairs at 10pm." "Tonight, sir?" said Crystal, looking up at him a little apprehensively. "Yes, it's time for you to fulfill your end of the bargain." Her gorgeous face broke into a warm and confident smile. "Yes, sir. I'm looking forward to it." Day 8, Evening ";and the whole parade ground has been transformed," Sarah explained animatedly, gesturing with her fork. The setting sun painted the bay in golden hues behind them as they sat around their makeshift dinner table on the roof. "There are all these tents set up, really nice ones too, like the expensive outdoor brands. And they've got these designated areas for different things, medical station, trading post, even a charging station someone rigged up with solar panels. There's cell signal all over too" "Are they managing to keep order?" Daniela asked, focused on the practical aspects. "Actually, yes! There's this woman, Meg Lunn, she used to lead wilderness expeditions. She's sort of naturally taken charge of coordinating everything." Sarah leaned forward enthusiastically. "She seems amazing at it." She turned to Andy. "You had quite a discussion with her about the future plans, right?" Andy set down his fork thoughtfully. "Yeah. She's very competent. Politically savvy too, understands the importance of building legitimate authority through actual results, not just claiming power for its own sake." He glanced around the table. "She's coming by tomorrow morning to use our shower and have some coffee. We should make her feel welcome, she'll be a valuable ally." "What do you mean, ally?" Crystal asked, leaning forward with interest. "It looks like they might be forming some kind of semi-formal council for the Presidio soon," Andy explained. "And Meg will certainly be on it." The sharp pop of a can opening interrupted them. Andy pulled back the lid of his canned pineapple, and Sarah's eyes darted to the sound. Their gazes met, and she bit back a grin before she continued. "Oh! And Daniela, there's this former Army sergeant, Guillermo Herrera, who's really interested in meeting you. He's trying to organize some kind of militia, and when Andy mentioned your training, he specifically asked about you." "And there's Dr. Wilson running the medical station," Sarah added. "She's;" she paused, choosing her words carefully, "intense, but in a good way? She's starting training classes, I signed up for Tuesday! And they've got Diana from the Forest Service organizing hunting parties because they know we can't live on scavenged food forever." "Yeah" noted Andy. "I expect these three to end up on the council too. Well Diana maybe, I don't see her playing the political game as much, she seems more of a folksy old hunter to me than someone who cares about managing a settlement. "What about you?" Crystal asked softly. Andy smiled slightly. "I'd like to be on it, if all goes according to plan. We haven't done much yet, but we made a good impression today, bringing medicines, offering help, showing we want to be part of the solution." He took another bite of pineapple. "People remember who stepped up early." Day 8, Night Andy slipped into the sauna, where Crystal was waiting for him, seated on one of the low benches. She had set up several camping lanterns, their soft yellow light casting a warm glow across the room and highlighting the curves of her body. Crystal wore the same lingerie from the previous night. A black lace bra cupped her full tits, pushing them up and creating a deep cleavage. The material was semi-transparent, allowing glimpses of her rosy nipples beneath. A matching garter belt encircled her narrow waist, the straps leading down to sheer black stockings that clung to her long legs. High-cut lace panties completed the ensemble, the dark fabric a stark contrast against her pale skin. Her face was a picture of classic beauty. Large, bright blue eyes looked up at him, framed by long lashes. High cheekbones gave her face an elegant structure, leading down to full, pouty lips painted a soft pink. Her honey-blonde hair fell in soft waves past her shoulders, framing her face perfectly. "Please sit down, sir," Crystal said softly, her voice barely above a whisper. She patted the wooden bench beside her, the movement causing her tits to jiggle slightly within their lacy confines. As Andy sat, the bench creaked slightly under his weight. Crystal immediately shifted closer, her bare thigh pressing against his clothed one. Without hesitation, she reached out and began rubbing his crotch through his pants. Her delicate fingers traced the outline of his rapidly hardening cock. "Before we get started," she purred, her breath warm against his ear, "I was thinking we could discuss the terms of our arrangement." Her hand never stopped its ministrations, applying just enough pressure to be tantalizing without providing real relief. "The terms?" Andy asked, his voice slightly strained. He could feel the heat of her body next to him, smell the light floral scent of her perfume. "Yes," Crystal nodded, her fingers now tracing circles over the bulge in his pants. "Well, for starters, Crystal's body is available to you day and night. Its mouth, tits, and pussy are yours." As she spoke, her free hand moved to her own tit, cupping it through the lace of her bra. The action drew Andy's eyes to her chest, watching as she gently squeezed the soft flesh. Andy swallowed hard, trying to maintain his composure. He had expected that they'd maybe hook up a few times, but here this beautiful woman was offering herself to him almost as some kind of sex slave. The combination of Crystal's words and actions was making it difficult to think clearly. "I see," he managed. "For whatever I want?" "Yes, sir, more or less," Crystal replied. Her hand on his crotch paused, resting on his now fully erect cock. She looked directly into his eyes, her gaze intense. "I would just add a few restrictions. First, nothing too extreme, please. I don't mind a little roughness but nothing that will leave a mark. And nothing to do with excrement, or sharing. Crystal's body is yours, not anyone else's." Her hand resumed its movement, this time with more pressure. Andy could feel the warmth of her palm through the fabric of his pants. "That's fine," Andy agreed, his voice rougher than he intended. "I'm not into those things either." Crystal's face lit up with a smile, her blue eyes sparkling in the lantern light. "Crystal's body is grateful to hear that, sir," she said, her voice warm with what seemed like genuine relief. Andy's eyes roamed over her body, taking in every curve and shadow highlighted by the soft lighting. "I want to see Crystal's body," he said, his voice low and commanding. "Yes, sir," Crystal responded immediately. Crystal stood, her body swaying gently. Her hips moved in slow, hypnotic circles. She reached behind her back, fingers working at the clasp of her bra. With a soft click, it came undone. She let the straps slide down her arms, the lace falling away to reveal her tits. Her tits were full and perky, perfectly proportioned C-cups. They sat high on her chest, defying gravity. Her nipples were a soft pink, already erect in the cool air of the sauna. Crystal cupped her tits, lifting them slightly as if presenting them to Andy. She ran her thumbs over her nipples, causing them to harden further. As she continued her dance, Crystal spoke. "You can also decide what clothes Crystal's body has on, if you want to, sir. If there's anything you want to add to my current wardrobe we can also go scavenging for it." Her hands trailed down her body as she spoke, fingertips tracing the curves of her waist and hips. Andy watched, unable to look away, as Crystal unhooked her garter belt. It fell to the floor with a soft rustle. Her hands moved to her panties, thumbs hooking into the waistband. She paused there, teasing. "I see," Andy said, a thought occurring to him. "What about tattoos or piercings?" Crystal stopped her dance, her thumbs still tucked into her panties. "Hmm. Never been something I've done myself except my ears," she mused. After a moment, she resumed her movement, slowly sliding the panties down her long legs. "I guess I'm open to it, but I'd like the option to say no to anything you propose." As the panties hit the floor, Andy's eyes were drawn to Crystal's newly revealed pussy. It was completely hairless, the skin smooth and pale. Her outer lips were plump and light pink, forming a perfect innie. They were closed tightly, hiding the deeper pink of her inner folds from view. The top of her slit dipped inward slightly, hinting at where her clit was nestled. Crystal ran a finger along her slit, the touch causing her to shiver slightly and her lips to part just a bit, revealing a glimpse of glistening moisture within. She then turned slowly, giving Andy a view of her backside. Her ass was perfectly round and just the right size, not too big, not too small. It was the kind of ass that would look great in tight jeans, fill out a bikini bottom perfectly, or catch the eye when naked like now. The cheeks were firm and smooth, with a gentle curve leading from her lower back down to her thighs. Crystal looked over her shoulder at Andy, a playful smile on her lips. She gave her ass a little shake, the flesh jiggling enticingly but quickly settling back into its perfect shape. Turning back to face him, Crystal's hands roamed her body. She cupped her tits again, lifting and squeezing them. One hand trailed down her flat stomach to her pussy. She rubbed herself for a moment, her middle finger disappearing between her lips. A soft gasp escaped her as she touched herself. Andy felt his mouth go dry at the sight. His eyes roamed Crystal's body, taking in every curve, every smooth expanse of skin. She truly was a vision of perfection, her body seeming to glow in the soft light of the lanterns. Crystal, now fully nude, knelt before Andy. Her tits swayed slightly as she moved, nipples erect in the cool air. She reached for his pants, slender fingers working at the button and zipper. "And speaking of saying no," she added, her voice soft but clear, "Sometimes Crystal's body might be a little tired or reluctant, or might just be pretending because it's fun. I give you consent to force yourself onto Crystal's body in those cases, unless I say a safe word that we decide on." Andy nodded, his eyes fixed on Crystal's hands as they freed his erection from his underwear. Her fingers wrapped around his shaft, warm and soft against his skin. She leaned forward, her full lips parting. Her tongue, pink and wet, flicked out to lick the tip of his cock. Andy inhaled sharply at the contact. Crystal's blue eyes looked up at him as she slowly took him into her mouth. Her lips stretched around his girth, creating a tight seal. The warmth and wetness of her mouth enveloped him. Her tongue pressed against the underside of his shaft as she took him deeper. Andy felt the back of her throat and Crystal paused, adjusting before taking him further. Her cheeks hollowed as she sucked, creating an intense pressure around his cock. After several long moments, Crystal pulled back. A thin strand of saliva connected her lips to the tip of his cock as she continued stroking him with her hand. "In exchange, sir," she said, her voice slightly husky, "I ask that you protect me and take care of me. Even if I'm useless to your survival otherwise, I'd like you to make sure that I'm fed, clothed, and safe. And if circumstances become difficult, I want you to prioritize me even over the others in our group." "I can do that," Andy agreed, not considering the implications, his eyes fixed on the movement of her hand on his shaft. "Great," Crystal smiled, her white teeth flashing. "Shall we finalize the agreement?" She lay back on the floor, her honey-blonde hair fanning out around her head. Her tits settled on her chest, still perky despite her reclined position. She spread her legs, revealing her hairless pussy, the lips slightly parted and glistening with moisture. Andy positioned himself between her thighs. The heat emanating from her core felt like a tangible force against his skin, drawing him closer. He gripped his cock, now throbbing with anticipation, and aligned it with her entrance. The visual contrast was striking; the swollen purple-red head of his cock against the delicate pink of her outer lips. He rubbed the tip along her slit, feeling the slick wetness coat him. Each pass of his cockhead against her opening sent electric tingles through his groin. Crystal looked up at him, her blue eyes wide and expectant, lips slightly parted, her chest rising and falling with quickened breaths. Slowly, Andy began to push inside her. There was a moment of resistance as her entrance yielded to him; a brief tension where her body seemed to hesitate before accepting him. The initial penetration sent a shock of pleasure up his spine as the sensitive head of his cock was enveloped in wet, silky heat. Her outer lips stretched around his girth, clinging to him as he pressed forward. The feeling was indescribable; a combination of warmth, wetness, and a gripping pressure that seemed to pull him deeper. As he sank further into her, he felt the subtle texture changes inside her pussy; the ridged entrance giving way to velvety smoothness, then the rippled sensation of her inner walls. Crystal was incredibly wet, her arousal making his entry smooth despite her tightness. Her body gripped him like a glove tailored perfectly to his dimensions, both yielding and resistant at the same time. Each inch he gained rewarded him with new sensations; subtle changes in pressure, temperature, and texture that his cockhead registered with exquisite sensitivity. By the time he was fully sheathed inside her, Andy felt almost dizzy with pleasure. The base of his cock was nestled against her outer lips, his pubic bone pressing against her clit, and he could feel the subtle pulse of her internal muscles adjusting to accommodate him. The wet heat of her surrounded him completely, creating a perfect seal that seemed to both trap and welcome him. He paused there, savoring the all-encompassing sensation of being fully engulfed in her body. As they began to move together, Crystal's eyes fluttered closed, her head tilting back slightly. "Look at me," Andy whispered, his voice rougher than he intended. "Look me in the eyes while you submit to me." Crystal's eyes snapped open, meeting his gaze with startling intensity. Andy could see flecks of green in her blue irises as he thrust into her, the color seeming to shift with each movement. Her pupils were dilated with arousal, giving her a slightly wild look. Her tits, perfect pale mounds topped with hardened pink nipples, bounced with each thrust. The jiggle of her flesh was hypnotic, the softness contrasting with the firmness of her erect nipples. Andy smiled and leaned down to kiss her, his lips pressing against hers, tasting a hint of mint from her earlier tooth-brushing. She smiled back when he pulled away, her expression now more relaxed, almost smug. Feeling she was a little too at ease, Andy raised his hand and brought it down on her tit with a soft smack. The sensation against his palm was exquisite; the initial firm resistance of her tit giving way to yielding softness. The flesh jiggled at the impact, sending ripples across the creamy skin. A pink handprint formed almost immediately, the color blooming like a rose against her pale complexion. "Your boobs really are amazing," he said, watching them move, fascinated by how they settled back into their perfect shape. "Thank you, sir," Crystal replied, her voice breathy and lower than normal. "They are all yours to play with." The vibration of her voice seemed to travel through her body, creating subtle sensations that Andy could feel around his embedded cock. Andy started with slow, deep strokes. The drag of his cock against her inner walls created a friction that sent sparks of pleasure radiating outward from his groin. He could feel every ridge and fold of Crystal's pussy as he moved; the slight roughness near her entrance, the smoother, deeper recesses, the way certain spots seemed to grip him more tightly than others. Her inner walls clenched around him rhythmically, creating waves of pressure that traveled along his shaft. The contrast between the cool air on his exposed shaft when he pulled back and the engulfing heat when he pushed forward heightened every sensation. Crystal's breath hitched with each thrust, creating little puffs of warmth against his neck as he leaned over her, her eyes half-lidded but still locked on his. Gradually, he picked up the pace. The sound of skin meeting skin filled the room; wet, slapping noises that grew louder as their movements became more vigorous. Their heavy breathing and occasional moans created an erotic soundtrack that seemed to urge him on. Crystal's tits bounced more dramatically with each impact, the flesh quivering with each collision. Beads of sweat began to form on her chest, making her skin glisten in the soft light. Andy could smell their mingled scents; the clean sweat of exertion mixed with the musky, intimate aroma of her arousal. He shifted his angle slightly, pushing deeper, and Crystal gasped, her back arching off the floor, presenting her tits even more prominently. "Oh god, yes," she breathed, her fingers digging into his shoulders. The slight pain of her nails biting into his skin only heightened his pleasure, adding a sharp counterpoint to the soft wetness enveloping his cock. Andy maintained this new angle, enjoying the way Crystal's face contorted with pleasure; the flutter of her eyelids, the way her nostrils flared slightly with each sharp intake of breath, the reddening of her cheeks. Her lips, now swollen from their kisses, parted with soft moans that escaped with each thrust. He could feel a spot inside her that seemed particularly sensitive, a slightly rougher area that made her inner muscles clamp down harder when he dragged his cockhead across it. He leaned down to kiss her, his tongue pushing into her mouth, tasting the sweetness within. Crystal responded eagerly, her tongue sliding against his, her breath hot and quick against his face. After a while, Andy slowed his pace again, opting for long, deep strokes that made Crystal whimper. The change in rhythm allowed him to feel every minute detail of her pussy; the way she tightened around the ridge of his cockhead each time he pulled back, almost as if trying to prevent his withdrawal, the subtle spasms of her deeper muscles when he pushed all the way in. The inside of her was impossibly soft yet gripping, wet but not sloppy, hot enough to make him feel like he was melting into her. Crystal's hips began to move in counter to his thrusts, the slight rotation of her pelvis taking him even deeper and changing the pressure points inside her. "More," Crystal pleaded, her voice breathy and ragged at the edges. "Harder, sir. Please." Tiny beads of sweat had formed along her hairline, making the tendrils of blonde hair there stick to her skin. Andy obliged, gradually increasing his speed and force. The physical impact of their bodies meeting created vibrations that traveled through both of them. He could feel the trembling in her thighs as they wrapped around him, the quivering of her stomach muscles with each thrust. Crystal's moans grew louder, higher pitched, almost desperate. Her face flushed a deep pink that spread down her neck to her chest, a visible sign of her arousal. Her eyes were wide now, the blue almost swallowed by the black of her dilated pupils, filled with a mixture of pain and ecstasy. The sight of her beneath him; this perfectly beautiful woman coming undone through his actions; was almost as intoxicating as the physical sensations. "Yes, yes," she cried out, her voice strained and cracking. "Don't stop, sir. Use Crystal's body." Her internal muscles were beginning to contract in irregular patterns; little fluttering pulses that signaled her approaching climax. The pace became frantic. Andy pounded into Crystal, the force of his thrusts shifting her body slightly on the floor. The impact created a percussive rhythm, punctuated by Crystal's cries. Despite the intensity, she continued to encourage him, her legs wrapped tightly around his waist, heels digging into his lower back. The pressure drove him even deeper, allowing him to feel parts of her that had been unreachable before. The tightness at the very depths of her created an intense pressure around the head of his cock that was almost overwhelming. Andy felt pressure building at the base of his spine, a familiar tightening that signaled his approaching orgasm. His balls drew up closer to his body, heaviness and tension building within them. The muscles in his thighs and ass tensed as he fought to maintain the rhythm that was bringing them both pleasure. "I'm gonna cum," he managed to gasp out, the words coming between labored breaths. "Yes, cum inside Crystal's pussy, sir," she urged, her voice shaky but insistent. A fine sheen of sweat now covered her body, making her skin slick under his hands. Her ankles locked behind his back, pulling him even deeper, the pressure almost painful in its intensity. "Make your ownership official." Her inner walls were contracting more consistently now, rippling along his length in waves that seemed designed to extract his seed. With a few final, powerful thrusts, Andy reached his climax. The sensation started as a tightening at the base of his spine, then exploded outward through his groin. His cock pulsed inside her, each contraction sending jets of hot semen deep into her pussy. The release was overwhelming; waves of pleasure radiating from his core throughout his entire body. Each spurt was accompanied by an intense contraction that made the head of his cock almost painfully sensitive as it pushed against her innermost depths. Crystal shuddered at the sensation of warmth flooding her, her body responding to the physical and psychological impact of his release. Her own pussy clenched down rhythmically, the internal muscles contracting in powerful waves that milked his cock, squeezing and releasing in a primal effort to draw every drop from him. Andy could feel the subtle temperature change as his warm semen mixed with her natural wetness, creating a slick, silky environment that continued to caress him even as his thrusts slowed and eventually stopped. The intensity left Andy breathless. He collapsed onto Crystal, feeling the softness of her tits against his chest, her rapid heartbeat matching his own. Crystal's body trembled beneath him, aftershocks of pleasure running through her as her pussy continued to grip him tightly. As the waves of pleasure washed over them both, Crystal's arms wrapped around Andy, holding him close. Her breath came in short gasps against his ear, her body still quivering slightly from the intensity of their coupling. Andy and Crystal lay together for a few moments, their bodies intertwined. Andy could feel the warmth of Crystal's pussy still enveloping him, her inner walls occasionally twitching around his softening cock. He savored the sensation of being sheathed inside her, feeling the connection between them. Slowly, Andy began to pull out. The movement sent shivers through both of them, the friction of his cock sliding against her sensitive walls creating an agonizingly pleasurable sensation. As the head of his cock finally slipped free, a small trickle of their combined fluids followed. Crystal remained on her back, her legs spread, watching Andy with half-lidded eyes. Her submissive posture, coupled with the sight of his cum slowly leaking from her pink, swollen pussy, stirred something primal within Andy. "Get on your knees," he commanded, his voice low and authoritative as he stood up. Crystal complied, moving a bit unsteadily. She gripped Andy's leg to steady herself, her small hand warm against his skin. Once on her knees, she looked up at him expectantly, her blue eyes wide and eager. She began to lean forward, her full lips parting slightly as if to take his cock into her mouth. Before she could, Andy's hand shot out, gripping the back of her head firmly. With his other hand, he took hold of his cock, still wet and glistening with their combined juices. Without warning, he began to rub it across Crystal's face. Crystal let out a surprised yelp that quickly turned into a moan of pleasure. Andy started at her left cheek, dragging his cock across her soft skin. He could feel the delicate curve of her cheekbone, the slight bump of her nose, the plumpness of her lips as he moved to her right cheek. The degrading act clearly aroused Crystal. Her eyes fluttered closed, and she leaned into Andy's touch, savoring the feeling of his cock smearing their juices across her face. Andy enjoyed the varying sensations, the smoothness of her cheeks, the slight resistance of her nose, the wetness of her parted lips as he passed over them. Getting more into it, Crystal opened her eyes, locking her gaze with Andy's. Her face was now a mess, shiny with their combined fluids. She reached down between her legs, gathering some of the cum that had leaked out of her. Bringing her hand to her mouth, she licked her fingers clean, swallowing with a satisfied smile. Unprompted, Crystal moved her face forward. Her features were now coated with a sheen of their juices, her mascara slightly smudged, giving her a debauched look. She slid Andy's cock up her face until she reached the junction where his shaft met his balls. Crystal began to lick at this spot eagerly, her tongue warm and wet against Andy's sensitive skin. A good amount of their combined fluids had collected here, and she lapped it up hungrily. As she worked, some of the mixture smeared onto her nose, adding to the mess on her face. Her hand came up to gently caress Andy's balls. They were slightly swollen and tender from his intense orgasm, and her soft touch sent conflicting sensations of pleasure and soreness through him. Crystal seemed to sense this, her ministrations becoming even gentler as she continued to clean him with her tongue. Finally, Crystal pulled back, her chest rising and falling with deep breaths. Her face was flushed, a mixture of exertion and arousal coloring her cheeks. "Wow, sir," she said, her voice slightly hoarse. "I had a feeling you were dominant but I didn't realize you'd be this dominant." She looked up at him, her blue eyes wide and sparkling. "Sit down and I'll clean us off now?" Andy sat on the wooden bench, the warm surface a contrast to his cooling skin. Crystal scooted forward on her knees, the movement causing her tits to sway gently. "Seems like you didn't mind," Andy observed, watching her intently. Crystal began her cleanup, using a delicate finger to collect the mixture of their fluids from her face. She slipped the finger into her mouth, her full lips wrapping around it as she sucked it clean. "Yes, I'm technically a switch but," she paused, savoring the taste before swallowing. Her tongue darted out to catch a stray drop at the corner of her mouth. "I'm happy to suppress my dominant side, if that's what you want." She looked at her hand, still glistening with their combined juices. "Man, you really made a mess out of me, huh?" "You look beautiful," Andy said, his eyes roaming over her face, taking in the sight of her disheveled hair and the remnants of their activities still visible on her skin. Crystal made a playful face, wrinkling her nose slightly, before leaning forward to clean Andy's now limp cock with her mouth. She worked carefully, her warm tongue laving over his sensitive skin. She took him fully into her mouth, her lips meeting the base of his shaft, before slowly pulling back. As she did, she sucked hard, her cheeks hollowing with the effort. Her tongue swirled around the head of his cock in a way that made Andy's legs twitch involuntarily with pleasure. "Ok, all done," Crystal announced, sitting back on her heels and looking up at Andy expectantly. Andy's eyes dropped to the floor beneath Crystal. "Actually, I think you missed a spot there," he said, pointing to a small pool of cum that had dripped from her pussy and collected on the wooden planks. Crystal's gaze followed his finger. "Ah yes, thank you sir," she said, her tone one of exaggerated gratitude. She lowered her face to the floor, her ass rising in the air as she extended her tongue. Delicately, she licked his cum from the wood, her pink tongue contrasting sharply with the dark surface. She then turned back to Andy, opening her mouth to display the pearly fluid on her tongue. With a flirty wink, she closed her mouth and swallowed, her throat visibly moving as she did so. "Delicious," she said cheerfully, licking her lips. "You're really up for almost anything, huh?" Andy asked, a mix of admiration and curiosity in his voice. Crystal nodded, her expression becoming more serious. "Yes, well, I told you the things I don't want you to make me do. Outside of that," she paused, reaching out to stroke Andy's cock affectionately, her touch light and gentle on his oversensitive skin, "the way I see it, the better I please you, the more likely you are to protect me and take care of me." Her hand continued its gentle ministrations as she spoke. "If that means having to endure a bit of degradation and cum-play, that's fine." "Endure, huh?" Andy asked, raising an eyebrow. "So you're saying you don't actually enjoy it?" Crystal's demeanor shifted subtly. Her eyes widened slightly and her posture became more exaggerated; back arched to push out her tits, shoulders pulled back, head tilted submissively. Her lips formed a perfect pout as she spoke. "Oh no, sir! Crystal's body loves whatever you do to it," she cooed, her voice taking on a breathy, high-pitched quality that hadn't been present before. Her hand on his cock moved in an overly theatrical manner, her wrist twisting with unnecessary flourish. "Every drop of your cum is like nectar from the gods. Crystal's body was made to be your perfect little fuck-toy." The performance was skillful but noticeably artificial; like watching an actress play the role of "submissive girl" rather than genuine submission. Andy laughed, shaking his head. "No seriously, I'm asking because I want to know." He reached out to brush a strand of hair from her face, tucking it gently behind her ear. His thumb lingered for a moment, wiping away a smear of fluid from her cheekbone. Crystal's posture relaxed at his touch, the exaggerated submissiveness falling away. Her voice returned to its normal register as she looked up at him with curiosity. "Why?" she asked, her hand stilling on his cock. "Well, one because I do want this to be enjoyable for you too," Andy explained, his expression sincere. He leaned forward, elbows resting on his knees to bring his face closer to hers. "And, well, making you do things you don't really want to do and watching you put up with them for my sake is kind of hot." Crystal's eyes widened slightly at his admission. Her lips parted as she considered his words, then curved into a small, understanding smile. "I see. In that case I will be totally honest." She sat back on her heels, thoughtful. While she contemplated, her fingers resumed their gentle exploration of his genitals, this time moving lower to massage his balls with feather-light touches. The casual intimacy of the gesture contrasted with her serious expression. "I mean, it depends on what exactly but overall it was fine," she said finally. Her eyes unfocused slightly as she mentally reviewed their encounter. "Stripping, blowing you, getting railed, all hot. Loved it when you made me look you in the eyes and when you came inside of me." As she spoke, her cheeks flushed slightly, either from the memory or from her continued nakedness in the warm sauna room. The lantern light caught the sheen of sweat on her collarbone. "Yes about that," Andy said, suddenly serious. He shifted on the wooden bench, the slats creaking beneath him. "You're on some kind of birth control I assume?" Crystal's hand froze momentarily. She looked up at him with wide eyes, her expression solemn. "Umm, no, but I'm a big believer in the power of prayer." "What??" Andy jerked upright, alarm clear on his face. Crystal's serious expression cracked, a mischievous grin spreading across her face. She giggled, the sound light and playful as she gave his balls a gentle squeeze. "Got you. No, I'm on an I U D." Andy exhaled with relief, his shoulders visibly relaxing. He laughed, running a hand through his short hair. "You got me. Wouldn't be a great time to have kids right now." "No," Crystal agreed, shifting her position. Her knees had begun to redden from pressing against the hard wooden floor. She leaned forward to rest her cheek against Andy's thigh, her breath warm against his skin as she spoke. "Anyway." She paused, her fingers tracing idle patterns on the inside of his thigh. "Ok, rubbing your cock on my face after was objectively disgusting but also super-hot. I don't know, something about the dominance, and the juices, and doing it to my face. And--" Andy raised his hand to stop her, his fingers nearly touching her lips. "Hold on, I'm curious. Where do you think that comes from?" Crystal tilted her head, her expression quizzical. She absently licked her lips, tasting the faint saltiness that still lingered there. "You mean why do I find it hot?" "Yeah," Andy nodded, his gaze intent on her face. "Umm, well." Crystal's eyes dropped to his cock, which she began to stroke again with slow, contemplative movements. Her thumb occasionally circled the sensitive head, making Andy twitch. "In some ways it's like you're marking me as yours when you do that, and like, all of our juices remind me of how hot our sex was and that you just came inside of me." She looked up, making eye contact as her hand continued its ministrations. "And then I guess there's an aspect of like, I know that most girls won't let you do this to them, so when you do this to me I'm giving you a special treat that should make you want to keep me around?" Her voice lilted upward, making it a question. "Maybe. I don't know. It's just hot, ok?" Her cheeks had reddened during her explanation, but she maintained eye contact, her blue eyes clear and honest. "Duly noted," Andy said with a small smile, his hand moving to stroke her hair appreciatively. His fingers combed through the blonde strands, working out small tangles as he went. "And the cum-play stuff?" Crystal shrugged, her bare shoulders rising and falling gracefully. The movement made her tits sway slightly. "Eh, that was ok. I'm not super into it." She leaned forward suddenly, her pink tongue darting out to give his cock a quick, gentle lick before continuing. "I guess there's something kind of hot again about you ordering me to eat it off the floor, just because that's so, like, dirty, and it can be fun to act a little depraved." She wrinkled her nose slightly. "The taste isn't great, to be honest, sir." Andy laughed, the sound echoing slightly in the wooden sauna. His hand still played with her hair, twirling a strand around his finger. "Could have fooled me! Sorry about that, yeah I'm planning to try to eat more fruit." Crystal beamed up at him, her smile bright and genuine. She leaned forward to nuzzle against his softening cock affectionately, her lips brushing against it as she spoke. "Thank you sir, your little cum-slut would really appreciate that." A pause filled the room, broken only by their breathing and the occasional creak of the wooden bench as Andy shifted his weight. The lantern light flickered slightly, casting moving shadows across Crystal's naked form. "You know," Andy admitted, his voice lower, more intimate, "I think it's kind of hot both ways, both pretending to enjoy it and if you show me that you don't like it but you're doing it anyway for my benefit. Feel free to mix it up sometimes." Crystal lifted her head from his thigh, her blue eyes meeting his. "Yes sir," she said simply, her voice warm and sincere. Her hand gave his cock one final, gentle squeeze before releasing it. She glanced up at him, tucking a strand of honey-blonde hair behind her ear. "Is that all, sir?" "Yes," Andy nodded, giving her an appreciative smile. "Thank you." He hesitated for a moment, then added, "Would you like to go upstairs and cuddle in my room? Sleep together tonight?" His tone softened, becoming less commanding. "Not an order, just if you want to." Crystal considered his offer, her expression thoughtful. She ran her hands along her bare thighs, as if suddenly aware of her nakedness in the cooling sauna. After a moment, her face brightened with a genuine smile. "Yes, I'd really appreciate that," she replied, the relief in her voice subtle but unmistakable. Based on a post by the hospital, for Literotica.

Send us a textIn this lively Dranksgiving Eve episode of Jams 'N' Cocktails Live, Brad Brock and the JNC Destruction Crew ring in National Jukebox Day with live viewer requests, on-air shenanigans, and plenty of pre-holiday laughs. From audience-driven song picks to spontaneous stories about Thanksgiving mishaps, chaotic casseroles, and Trader Joe's cheese adventures, the night quickly becomes a full-on celebration of music, cocktails, and community.Along the way, the crew dives into entertaining tangents—questionable side-dishes, ambrosia debates, infamous whipped-cream incidents, and surprise life updates—while Brad performs an extended live set featuring viewer favorites and heartfelt originals. Captain Cocktail mixes a seasonal Autumn Fizz, Jordyn delivers the week's entertainment headlines in The Jordy Files, and the whole episode ends on a warm, grateful note before the holiday.LINKSJNC Officialhttps://www.jncpodcast.comSupport us on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/jncpodcast

In this lively Dranksgiving Eve episode of Jams 'N' Cocktails Live, Brad Brock and the JNC Destruction Crew ring in National Jukebox Day with live viewer requests, on-air shenanigans, and plenty of pre-holiday laughs. From audience-driven song picks to spontaneous stories about Thanksgiving mishaps, chaotic casseroles, and Trader Joe's cheese adventures, the night quickly becomes a full-on celebration of music, cocktails, and community.Along the way, the crew dives into entertaining tangents—questionable side-dishes, ambrosia debates, infamous whipped-cream incidents, and surprise life updates—while Brad performs an extended live set featuring viewer favorites and heartfelt originals. Captain Cocktail mixes a seasonal Autumn Fizz, Jordyn delivers the week's entertainment headlines in The Jordy Files, and the whole episode ends on a warm, grateful note before the holiday.LINKSJNC Officialhttps://www.jncpodcast.comSupport us on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/jncpodcast

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking Jesus on a Forklift Imperial stout from Exile Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Des Moines and Kansas City, trying new dive bars and tailgating at the Chiefs game with her family.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (22:10): Kathleen shares news announcing that Dolly is rolling out travel stops in Tennessee, Post Malone is gifting Thanksgiving meals to first responders, and Martha Stewart has many new recipes showcasing for the holiday season.    TASTING MENU (4:10): Kathleen samples Trader Joe's Thanksgiving Stuffing Seasoned Kettle Chips, Iowa Bourbon Pepper Beef Sticks, and Ozark Sweet and Tangy Dill Pickles.    UPDATES (28:05): Kathleen shares updates on the failing Cracker Barrel CEO, Bill Belichick is spotted at his girlfriend's cheer competition, Target hits a new rock bottom, Karen Read eyes a defamation case,    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (46:25): Kathleen shares articles on a Mattress Mack biopic, a tourist braves an E. coli-riddled river to find her phone, the US Secretary of Transportation mocks airport attire, Keith Urban sings “Pink Pony Club” at Trump's private club, a Frida Kahlo painting smashes sales records, the city of Carmel bans pickleball, Topgolf is sold for $1B, the first Superman comic is the most expensive ever sold, Spotify is sticking with remote work, Sizzler is making a comeback, Sprite is revered as the ultimate hangover cure, airlines no longer need to pay for cancelled and delayed flights, Chili's rolls out “Wicked” themed margaritas, & gin & tonic is the least harmful alcoholic beverage.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:16:07): Kathleen reads about St. Arnold of Soissons, the patron saint of beer makers.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (26:40): Kathleen recommends watching “The Beast In Me” on Netflix.    FEEL GOOD STORY ( ): Kathleen shares a story about a woman who uses her retirement savings to create The Bird's Nest, a women-only tiny home community in Texas

Happy Thanksgiving! This week we revisit a shaman and learn not to sweat the small stuff, Elizabeth's stock is soaring at Trader Joe's and Andy explains a complicated yet nuanced food situation. It's all covered on this week's Nobody's Listening, Right? Check out our new True Crime podcast: BETH'S DEAD Learn more at: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BethsDead Support NLR Join Patreon for bonus episodes! Buy the Merch! Find us on Instagram Find us on TikTok⁠⁠ Watch us on YouTube Shop our Amazon recommendations Here ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:17 San Pedro and Ayahuasca 09:29 Don't Sweat The Small Stuff 10:14 Sick Kids / Super Mom 15:21 Trader Joe's Models 21:49 Ad Break 24:47 Go Duck Yourself 26:42 Shhh It's Complicated 35:21 Below Deck 44:33 Charli XCX 49:16 Trade Joe's Sugar Momma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mary Cosby isn't the only one holding people to the fire — longtime RHOC producer James Lee sits down with Chef Stuart O'Keeffe on Don't Let It Stu to unpack what really happened with Gretchen Rossi's liked posts, why Katie vanished for half the season, and how cast power plays could shape RHOC season 20. They also talk potential returns for Vicki Gunvalson, Emily vs. Gina casting choices, Stu's budget-friendly Trader Joe's Thanksgiving drama, and why The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City plane fiasco with Meredith Marks is driving producers crazy behind the scenes. 00:00 Trader Joe's $70 Thanksgiving Reel, Hater Backlash & Stu's Holiday Cooking Plans 05:50 Stu's New Smart Fridge Saga: Turning Off the Building's Water to Get It Installed 08:18 RHOC Reunion Fallout: Gretchen Rossi's Liked Posts, “Cyber Hacker” Excuse & Accountability 12:53 What Really Happened to Katie? Producer James Lee on Cast Gang-Ups & Katie Vanishing for 6 Episodes 20:03 RHOC Season 20 Cast Predictions: Vicki, Tamra, Shannon, Gretchen, Emily vs Gina & Alexis Returning 27:01 Inside Housewives Production: How RHOC Storylines Actually Form & Why Fresh Blood Matters 29:21 RHOSLC Plane Fight Mystery: Meredith's Alleged Meltdown, TikTok Cheating Rumors & Missing Footage 36:20 RHOBH Newbies, Housewife Shake-Ups & Stu's Viral Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe Story Chef Stu Social - send your questions for “Kitchen Quick Fix” Instagram: ► https://www.instagram.com/chefstuartokeeffe Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/chefstuartokeeffe Youtube: ► https://www.youtube.com/chefstuartokeeffe TikTok: ► https://www.tiktok.com/@chefstuart?lang=en Chef Stu's Cookbooks & Seasoning: Quick Six Fix - ► https://amzn.to/49zVeB0 Cook It, Spill It, Throw It: The Not-So-Real Housewives Parody Cookbook - ► https://amzn.to/49A8UMi Chef Stu's Spice Blends - ► https://spicetribe.com/collections/chef-stu Chef Stu's Lovely Seasonings - ►https://chefstuart.com/collections/seasonings GEAR WE USE TO MAKE PODCASTS: https://amzn.to/4dg7uZF SOFTWARE WE USE TO MAKE PODCASTS: https://hurrdatmedia.com/our-gear/ A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. http://hurrdatmedia.com/ #rhoc #realhousewives #gretchenrossi #tamrajudge #katieRHOC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After saying her drink was drugged, Tara Reid finally filed a police report. Blake Lively showed up at Trader Joe's. The blinds have some hot gossip about Rami Malek and his new girlfriend. Dawn's got dreams to interpret! We try turkey day ramen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if your podcast wasn't a fast‑track trend but a long‑haul relationship? Today I'm honored to bring you an episode from one of my longtime clients and dear friends:Quianna. She's just wrapped up four years of showing up every Monday on her show! In this episode, Quianna shares what it's really taken to build a podcast that lives beyond the hype, why visibility beats virality, why consistency compounds even when growth feels slow, how community wins over competition, and how your business evolves as you do.You can find the full show notes and transcript for this episode at quiannamarie.com/podcast!Review The Show Notes:Four Lessons I've Learned About Business (5:30)Four Things I've Learned About Life (11:26)Four Thank Yous (14:56)Four Dreams For The Future (16:47)Content Clarity Call Giveaway (21:30)Four Affirmations For This Season (24:17)Mentioned In This Episode:Easy B-Roll Ideas For Business Owners: quiannamarie.com/brollThe Green House Resource Garden: quiannamarie.com/shop50% off your first year of Flodesk: quiannamarie.com/flodeskApply to be on the podcast: quiannamarie.com/podcastEpisode 213 What Taylor Swift Taught Me About Showing Up Online: quiannamarieblog.com/2025/10/20/213-what-taylor-swift-taught-me-about-showing-up-online-the-life-of-a-showgirlEpisode 212 Letting Go To Make More with Nata Salvatori quiannamarieblog.com/2025/10/13/212-letting-go-to-make-more-with-nata-salvatoriEpisode 4 Radical Curiousity with Natalie Franke: quiannamarieblog.com/2021/10/04/004-radical-curiosity-with-natalie-frankeEpisode 2 My First Art Gallery (Was In The Bathroom at Trader Joe's): quiannamarieblog.com/2021/10/01/002-my-first-art-gallery-was-in-the-bathroom-at-trader-joesConnect with Quianna:InstagramFacebookTikTokPinterestConnect with Haylee:Gaffin Creative: gaffincreative.comInstagram: instagram.com/hayleegaffinReview the Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/AVZtgW18alA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest AgNet News Hour delivers a wide-ranging look at the issues shaping American agriculture—from meat-industry shakeups to the rapid evolution of organic farming technology. Hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie Boyer blend personal updates with in-depth interviews and industry analysis, creating a vivid picture of the pressures and opportunities facing today's producers. Holiday Reflections and Shifting Trends in American Beef The program opens with lighthearted Thanksgiving conversation, including cooking traditions and reflections on a recent interview about preparing the perfect turkey. But the tone quickly shifts as the hosts discuss a major jolt to the U.S. beef industry: Tyson Foods' decision to close a key Nebraska processing facility. The plant, which employed roughly 3,000 workers and handled nearly 5% of daily U.S. beef slaughter, has broad implications for cattle markets, regional economies, and long-term production capacity. Nick and Lorrie explore the underlying pressures contributing to the closure, including: Declining cattle numbers Rising labor and operational costs Expanding automation Increasing regulatory burdens Concerns for rural communities dependent on packing-house jobs These factors, they note, are reshaping beef production and accelerating the push toward efficiency and technology across the supply chain. Spotlight on the Organic Grower Summit in Monterey The show transitions into an extended conversation with Matt Jungmann, Senior Director of Events for the Organic Grower Summit (OGS), scheduled for December 3–4 in Monterey, California. Jungmann outlines the mission and growth of the summit, which brings together growers, researchers, suppliers, and innovators advancing the organic marketplace. He highlights several key components of this year's event: Educational Sessions & Key Issues Regulatory challenges for U.S. organic producers Labor shortages and rising wage pressures Banking, finance, and risk management Regenerative farming and soil health Marketing, consumer trends, and retailer engagement Retail chains such as Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Sprouts—longtime champions of organic demand—continue to play a significant role in pushing the category forward. Automation, Robotics, and New Tech Demonstrations Jungmann emphasizes that technology is becoming a central force in the organic sector. While organic acreage is growing steadily rather than rapidly, he notes that the barriers to converting new ground remain high. For many producers, automation offers a path to improved efficiency and long-term sustainability. Among the most anticipated summit attractions: Autonomous weeding and cultivation machines AI-driven tools for mechanical pest and weed control Concept robotics from startups such as Reservoir Hands-on demonstrations showing how machines perform in real organic environments He stresses that as chemical options narrow—especially with fewer new pesticides entering the organic toolbox—mechanical and robotic solutions are filling critical gaps. Community, Collaboration, and the Organic Grower of the Year Beyond technology, Youngman celebrates the strong community that defines organic agriculture. The summit fosters a sense of fellowship, giving growers space to exchange ideas, compare seasons, and learn from firsthand experience. He also highlights the Organic Grower of the Year finalists, representing innovation, stewardship, and leadership across multiple states. The award underscores the dedication required to farm organically in an era marked by rising costs, fluctuating markets, and rigorous regulatory frameworks. California's Regulatory Reality vs. the Rest of the Nation The interview includes a candid discussion of how California's farming environment differs dramatically from states like Illinois, where Jungmann grew up. California producers face: Significantly higher labor costs More intensive regulatory requirements Water uncertainty Environmental compliance challenges Market pressures from global competitors with lower production costs Jungmann argues that the future of California agriculture may hinge on growers' ability to embrace new efficiencies—and events like OGS help equip them for that transition. Industry Conversations Continue at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention After the interview concludes, the show returns to Lorrie Boyer, who recounts her recent trip to the National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual convention in Kansas City. The event provided a deep dive into: Commodity and livestock market outlooks Fertilizer prices and global supply chains Weather impacts on crop production Innovations in machinery and agritech Geopolitical pressures influencing U.S. agriculture Consumer nutrition trends and the federal MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) report She also notes discussions around Proposition 12, nutrition policy, new consumer-facing pork campaigns, and the impact of synthetic food dyes on children's health. Rising Consumer Awareness and the Push for Better Food Quality The show ends with a discussion about food dyes and the slow pace of regulatory change. A parent from California shared how removing dyes transformed her son's health—an example the hosts use to highlight growing consumer scrutiny of food ingredients. This concern ties directly back to the organic movement and the mission of improving food quality, even as healthier products come at a higher cost. Final Thoughts From meat-industry upheaval to breakthroughs in organic farming, the AgNet News Hour offers a candid snapshot of modern agriculture's evolving landscape. Whether it's automation, regulation, or shifting consumer demands, producers across the country are adapting quickly—and conversations like these help illuminate the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Blake Lively was spotted doing a low-key grocery run at Trader Joe's in Connecticut, turning heads as her ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni over It Ends With Us continues to heat up. Comedian Godfrey is casting doubt on Nicki Minaj's motives after her U.N. speech about Christian persecution in Nigeria. R&B singer Mario kept his cool on stage after a fan grabbed his crotch mid-performance in Detroit. Plus, Glen Powell fueled romance rumors with actress Michelle Randolph after the two were seen dancing closely in Austin. Hosts: Charlie Cotton, Deven Rall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's a big holiday meal on the horizon, and Trader Joe's is here to help with all your last-minute planning. In this episode, we're sharing three of our favorite (in this moment) recipes to help make your holiday feast a rousing success. A no-fuss appetizer that overdelivers on flavor. A different – and delicious! – twist on a holiday classic. And a meatless main dish that will make the non-meat-eaters at your table truly thankful they joined your gathering. You'll find all these recipes – and so many more, for every occasion – at traderjoes.com/recipes. [Links to the featured recipes below.] Transcript (PDF) Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates Garlicky Sweet Chili Green Beans Risotto-Stuffed Delicata Squash

This week Tom and Julie are joined by an old familiar face to celebrate Threatsgiving 2025, producer Brett Boham! Tom, Julie, Brett, and producer Carson reminisced on Thanksgiving past and present while enjoying some delicious treats from Trader Joe's, including cornbread crisps, stuffing flavored chips, cannoli dip, snacky clusters, peppermint pretzel slims, Scandinavian tidings, and of course a giant gold coin. Plus Brett came prepared with a list of what he's been up to lately to share with us!Our brand new Double Threat merch is AVAILABLE NOW at https://doublethreatpod.merchtable.com - Join the Patreon to receive an exclusive discount code at https://patreon.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon is the best way to support Double Threat! Your support keeps the show going and we appreciate it more than we can say. Plus you get weekly bonus episodes, access to monthly livestreams, merch store discounts, and more!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WATCH VIDEO CLIPS OF DOUBLE THREAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN THE DOUBLE THREAT FAN GROUPS*Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://discord.com/invite/PrcwsbuaJx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Reddit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/doublethreatfriends/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/doublethreatfriends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEND SUBMISSIONS TO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DoubleThreatPod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW DOUBLE THREAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DOUBLE THREAT IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/double-threat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme song by Mike KrolArtwork by Joe Frontel00:00 Intro12:07 Food gripes20:33 Brett brought a list26:31 Threatsgiving 2025: Trader Joe's34:47 New Macy's Thanksgiving floats for 202555:54 Kill Bill01:01:24 Brett's coaching tee-ball01:26:10 Debunking the "why Brett left the show" rumors01:30:08 Brett's son watched China Moon01:32:10 Brett's movie recommendations01:37:42 Garth Brooks serial killer theory01:47:32 Brett's beach Thanksgiving01:52:14 OutroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's episode of After Reality, I'm joined by Daniel, the mayor of Huntington Beach, and we're diving headfirst into all things reality TV. Daniel shares his 15-week self-imposed fitness “boot camp” journey, and we talk about why actual human interaction at the grocery store beats self-checkout any day. It's a little reality TV, a little Trader Joe's, a little fitness — and a whole lot of fun. We break down the latest season of Married at First Sight — what went down, which couples made it, and all the relationship dynamics we can't stop analyzing. We also wander into a few of our other obsessions, including The Summer I Turned Pretty, some true crime recommendations, and even the unhinged hype around those limited-edition Trader Joe's tote bags. We also get into our thoughts on season 3 of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Taylor Frankie Paul as the next Bachelorette. Zig and zag with us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode we give the breadsticks a preview of the new merch we're going to be dropping soon, Zach may or may not be messaging ChatGPT again, Danny is obsessed with Trader Joe's chocolate chip cookies, we give out our NFL picks for Week 12, answer questions from the breadsticks, and more!! Be sure to tune in every Monday and Thursday for new episodes!

Send us a textTrader Joe's Reserve Meritage Paso Robles 2023A Bordeaux blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Carmenere, and Malbec.All sourced from vineyards in the Paso Robles AVA.It has some oak conditioning with flavors of chocolate, vanilla, and spice on display.A wine with dark fruit, but balanced.A sipping wine that can be used with a meal!Check us out at www.cheapwinefinder.comor email us at podcast@cheapwinefinder.com

This week Tom and Julie struck gold with clips of Jason Alexander performing “River of Dreams” live on stage, Alec Baldwin doing pushups in the middle of a Beverly Hills restaurant, a man playing Céline Dion on a 110 year old vaudeville comedy instrument, and how to make gummy bears at home. Plus Julie went to Trader Joe's drunk, and Tom wonders how many is too many McDonald's points to have.ATTENTION DT PATRONS: Our November livestream has been moved to this Wednesday 11/19 at 8pm ET (5pm PT) - sign up now so you don't miss out at https://patreon.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLIPS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:-Jason Alexander performs “River of Dreams”https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQpSdQGkrgc/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D-Fred Flinstone shrinkshttps://dai.ly/xsbczq-Alec Baldwin does pushups in the middle of a restauranthttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DQExOZujet3/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D-How to make homemade gummy bearshttps://www.instagram.com/p/DNjF7ZzORNj/-Playing Céline Dion on a 110 Year Old Vaudeville Comedy Instrumenthttps://www.instagram.com/p/DOtBu88jHVp/Our brand new Double Threat merch is AVAILABLE NOW at https://doublethreatpod.merchtable.com - Join the Patreon to receive an exclusive discount code at https://patreon.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon is the best way to support Double Threat! Your support keeps the show going and we appreciate it more than we can say. Plus you get weekly bonus episodes, access to monthly livestreams, merch store discounts, and more!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WATCH VIDEO CLIPS OF DOUBLE THREAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN THE DOUBLE THREAT FAN GROUPS*Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://discord.com/invite/PrcwsbuaJx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Reddit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/doublethreatfriends/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/doublethreatfriends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEND SUBMISSIONS TO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DoubleThreatPod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW DOUBLE THREAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DOUBLE THREAT IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/double-threat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme song by Mike KrolArtwork by Joe Frontel00:00 Intro02:03 How many McDonald's points is too many?06:02 Fred Flintstone shrinks11:54 Keith Cable15:41 Julie went to Trader Joe's drunk19:45 Jason Alexander performs “River of Dreams”38:56 Never cancel your Patreon subscription45:54 Alec Baldwin does pushups in the middle of a restaurant53:03 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony57:12 Homemade gummy bears01:05:01 Playing Céline Dion on a Vaudeville Instrument01:08:48 OutroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MaxFun Crossover Alert! Our friends Amber Nash and Dimitry Pompée join Dave for distorted music trivia, strange Trader Joe's foodstuffs, and trivial confessions at the Thanksgiving table!Amber Nash would like to plug RePhrasing: An Archer ReWatch Podcast and recommends Amy Sedaris on InstagramDimitry Pompée would like to plug Eurovangelists and recommends Old Dog New TricksAnd finally Dave is on Bluesky!Find us on InstagramWritten by Riley Silverman and John-Luke Roberts, recorded remotely over Zoom and produced by Christian Dueñas and Laura Swisher.Join the MaxFun fam:maximumfun.org/join

What makes a simple bag or a trucker's daily routine so captivating—and could an object hurtling through space really be a sign we're not alone? In this lively episode of The Sandy Show, Sandy and Tricia dive into the quirks of everyday life, viral trends, and cosmic curiosities. The show kicks off with a playful debate: “If you stink in the cold, are you truly a dangerous MFer?”—setting the tone for a blend of humor and genuine curiosity that runs throughout the episode. Key Moments & ThemesViral Obsessions:Tricia reveals her fascination with truckers on Instagram, sparking a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about the unexpected comfort and skill found in trucking videos. Sandy marvels at the precision of truck drivers, admitting, “I can't back up my car into the driveway, so when I see truck drivers in rodeos, it's incredible.”Consumer Crazes:The duo unpacks the mania around Trader Joe's new micro tote—a bag so tiny it barely fits a chapstick, yet destined to sell out instantly. Tricia's love for the Hulken rolling bag leads to a memorable exchange about color preferences and the universal appeal of a well-designed tote.Algorithm Adventures:From politicians blaming Elon Musk for their social media feeds to the randomness of viral content, Sandy and Tricia explore how algorithms shape what makes us laugh and what we obsess over.Cosmic Curiosity:The episode takes a turn toward the mysterious as Sandy and Tricia discuss the “Three I Atlas” object speeding through space. With researchers baffled by its accelerating speed, Sandy muses, “Some researchers at Harvard think it might be an alien… I'm just saying.”Pop Culture Nuggets:Did you know Eddie Van Halen played the iconic solo in “Beat It” for free? Or that a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving scene was once called “bird cannibalism”? The show is packed with fun facts and surprising revelations.Notable Quotes & Moments“If you stink in the cold, you're one dangerous MFer.”“Why do I find trucker videos so incredibly interesting?”“It defies the laws of physics that they can get those trailers in those places.”“I want a medium Hulken in a different color—Santa, are you listening?”“Some researchers at Harvard think it might be an alien… I'm just saying.”About the Hosts Sandy McIlree and Tricia bring their signature wit, warmth, and relatable banter to every episode. Tricia's knack for finding the extraordinary in the ordinary—and Sandy's quick humor—make for a show that's as insightful as it is entertaining.Call to Action Loved this episode?Don't miss out—subscribe to The Sandy Show, leave us a review, and share this episode with friends who need a laugh, a tote recommendation, or a new obsession! Your support keeps the fun (and the curiosity) rolling. 

Send us a textThe best conversations start with a small spark, and ours begins with World Kindness Day before ricocheting through weather whiplash, missed northern lights, and two jaw-dropping world records: 374 bagpipers blasting ACDC and a PE teacher drilling 1,516 three-pointers in a row. From there we wander into a modern folklore lesson on Jeep “ducking,” why tiny rubber ducks on dashboards are a rolling chain of goodwill, and a surprisingly competitive taste test pitting Trader Joe's PB&J pockets against the classic Uncrustables.Then we roll up our sleeves and get truly sudsy. Soap hasn't always been a given; it was once taxed as a luxury and arrived in our homes far later than most of us realize. We trace the arc from ancient fats-and-ash recipes and Roman oil scrapers to the rise of industrial soap, the late bloom of liquid hand soap in the 1970s, and the everyday culture wars of bar versus body wash. Along the way we dig into scents, skin sensitivity, antibacterial labels, and why foam pumps win with reluctant hand washers. We swap stories about public bathroom nostalgia, the pitfalls of using body wash as shampoo, and a little DIY curiosity—plus a reminder that the best hygiene habit is the one you'll actually keep.It's a cozy, curious tour of how small rituals shape home life: a bottle by the sink, a seasonal scent, a kid who defaults to sanitizer, a parent who says “soap and water.” We share practical tips, laugh at our own mishaps, and find meaning in the mundane. Press play for a kind, funny, and unexpectedly informative ride through records, rubber ducks, and the science of clean.Enjoyed the episode? Follow, rate, and share with a friend. Tell us your go-to hand soap and whether you're team foam or team gel—we'll read the best takes on the show.Mike Haggerty Buick GMCRight on the corner, right on the price! Head down to 93rd & Cicero & tell them the Noras sent you!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

How Long Does it Take for a Guest to Overstay Their Welcome?How long is too long? Marcus and Taylor share personal tales of guests who overstayed their welcome.  The Wild Side of the Turkey Hotline: Over 10,000 calls on Thanksgiving alone—and 40 years of turkey wisdom. We explore Butterball's Turkey Talk-Line, the hotline that's saved home cooks from holiday chaos.  What is Your Favorite Scent? Marcus and Taylor dive into their favorite scents, plus a few unexpectedly weird ones they can't help but love.  What's Trending: We're talking the unexpected Hello Kitty x Kikkoman collab, a look at this week's weather, the latest in sports, and what's happening with SNAP benefits and the looming government shutdown.  Second Date Update: A cozy night in downtown Campbell: drinks, tacos, and a dog in a sweater. Eli thought he and Marissa had something real—shared laughs, shared snacks, and shared love for dogs and Trader Joe's. But a few days later, she disappeared without a word. What went wrong?   Pet Peeves: Got a weird pet peeve? You're not alone. This episode, we're exposing the oddly specific things that drive people up the wall.  Good News: Bob Ross fans, listen up! Thirty of his iconic paintings are hitting the auction block to support small and rural public TV stations facing funding cuts. It's art for a cause—keeping the shows he loved alive.

A cozy night in downtown Campbell: drinks, tacos, and a dog in a sweater. Eli thought he and Marissa had something real—shared laughs, shared snacks, and shared love for dogs and Trader Joe's. But a few days later, she disappeared without a word. What went wrong?

Matt and Gillian roll the dice on fresh multiplayer board and card games they hope will be perfect for your next family game night. They also reminisce about their favorite childhood board games, decoding the glittery psychology of Pretty Pretty Princess and some life lessons no one asked The Game of Life to teach. Tea Time Chai and pumpkin chai drink bombs Trader Joe's Maple Espresso Black Tea Utopian Scholastic Atmospheric Music Utopian Scholastic aesthetic Gillian's Cozy Game Picks: Classic Games The Game of Life Old Maid Pretty Pretty Princess   Don't Wake Daddy Uno New(er) Games  A Game of Cat and Mouth The Hygge Game - Cozy Conversation In Pleasant Company Check Your Shelf: A Literary Trivia Card Game Matt's Cozy Game Picks: Classic Games Don't Break the Ice, Labyrinth Stratego Risk New(er) Games Exploding Kittens Code Names The Chameleon Mind the Gap Boop Wavelength Candle Review New Board Game Smell by CMYK Games Contribute to All Things Cozy's "Community Chest" by joining our Patreon and following us on Facebook and Instagram.

We had to try it. We couldn't help ourselves. And, can you blame us?!? Afterall, who can resist a $20 Barolo from Costco's Kirkland Brand, or Trader Joe's Diamond Reserve label?!? Not us, and we bet not you either. The question on your lips, of course, is “are the wines worth their $20 price tag?” Look, you need to listen to the episode to find out, but here are a few things that might entice you even further. First, the wines are both from Serralunga d'Alba, both have pretty decent ratings from online sources, and both are made by very reputable and well known Barolo producers. So what could go wrong?!? We'll give you our honest opinion about these wines, and we'll also tell you about what all the hubbub is about Barolo. BTW, if you didn't know, Barolo is considered by the majority of wine nerds to be the best of the best of Italian wines. We also have a scintillating wine in the news story about bribes and luxury watches, and an interview with a member of our tribe! Wines reviewed in this episode: 2020 Trader Joe's Diamond Reserve Barolo from the Bersano Estate Lot #6, 2019 Costco Kirkland Signature BaroloSend us a Text Message and we'll respond in our next episode!Contact The Wine Pair Podcast - we'd love to hear from you!Visit our website, leave a review, and reach out to us: https://thewinepairpodcast.com/Follow and DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinepairpodcast/Send us an email: joe@thewinepairpodcast.com

Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg host HOT 97's flagship program "Ebro In The Morning!" on today's episode 11/13/25 -TFood Bowl Scams, Freedom Friday, Trader Joe’s Love & Hate, Famous Rosenberg Crashouts, Eddie Murphy Documentary, and much more! All that and more on Ebro In The Morning! To be a part of the Gurus email theguru@ebrointhemorning.com To be a part of Freedom Friday email info@ebrointhemorning.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab your peppermint tea and settle in — Lauren and Michelle are back with another cozy, laughter-filled catch-up that'll make you want to slow down, care less, and do a little more of nothing.This week, the sisters dive into Michelle's Sip & Rip Retreat (a.k.a. the coziest girls' getaway of the year) — complete with bracelet ceremonies, decoupaged shells, and a surprisingly delightful alcohol-free experience. You'll also pick up a new holiday mocktail recipe that's as festive as it is functional: Marcy's Cherry Ginger Mocktail.Then, the convo turns inward (and hygge AF) as Lauren and Michelle talk about finding joy in the simple sh*t — leaning into the darker, slower season, decluttering, and realizing that maybe… we already have everything we need. Expect cozy tips galore — from Trader Joe's candles and simmer pots to early bedtimes and peppermint tea.They also chat about The War of Art (a creative kick in the pants) and why VO₂ max might just be your key to longevity — plus, a few laughs over the worst movie rewatch of all time.This one's for anyone ready to embrace cozy season, simplify life, and find joy in being, not doing.Resources: Follow Us!Shop Our Candles!Check Our Our Website!Thank you to our sponsors; Lizzie Selle StudioLet It Be Us

Grab your peppermint tea and settle in — Lauren and Michelle are back with another cozy, laughter-filled catch-up that'll make you want to slow down, care less, and do a little more of nothing.This week, the sisters dive into Michelle's Sip & Rip Retreat (a.k.a. the coziest girls' getaway of the year) — complete with bracelet ceremonies, decoupaged shells, and a surprisingly delightful alcohol-free experience. You'll also pick up a new holiday mocktail recipe that's as festive as it is functional: Marcy's Cherry Ginger Mocktail.Then, the convo turns inward (and hygge AF) as Lauren and Michelle talk about finding joy in the simple sh*t — leaning into the darker, slower season, decluttering, and realizing that maybe… we already have everything we need. Expect cozy tips galore — from Trader Joe's candles and simmer pots to early bedtimes and peppermint tea.They also chat about The War of Art (a creative kick in the pants) and why VO₂ max might just be your key to longevity — plus, a few laughs over the worst movie rewatch of all time.This one's for anyone ready to embrace cozy season, simplify life, and find joy in being, not doing.Resources: Follow Us!Shop Our Seasonal Candles!Thank you to our sponsors; ⁠Lizzie Selle Studio⁠⁠Let It Be Us⁠

Dena and Catalina catch up on some very important updates before diving into this week's latest TikToks. First, Dena covers @nikalie.monroe calling churches and mosques for baby formula. Then, for the FYP segment, hers includes a Youtube tip from @crazycactuslady98, @mattbellassai asking people to get out of his way, and @chrisaileocomedy discussing toilet handles. Catalina highlights @imkylethorn's videos about the Wicked cocktails at Chili's before the food segment, a video by @doctorrahbunhinged about a new Trader Joe's product. The latest TikTok drama is about a marathon bib (@justjulesit, @justjulesit) and they wrap up with @surya_garg commenting on scaffolding.

On this episode, Heather is coming off the high of the LA show, as well as the Dodger's World Series Win, but also the low of fighting for her life with some sort of stomach bug in Austin. Heather also has a HUGE family announcement that is causing anxiety but all the excitement. She takes voicemails from Ole Miss tailgaters, Trader Joe's virgins as well as a show-goer who needed medical attention.Episode Sponsors:Go to Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, squarespace.com/ABSOLUTELY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Visit ProlonLife.com/ABSOLUTELY to claim your 15% discount and your bonus gift.For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month's subscription and free shipping when when you go to nutrafol.com/absolutelynot.For a limited time, Boulevard is offering new customers 20% off your first year subscription. Go to JoinBLVD.com to learn more.Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to joinbilt.com/absolutely.Find Kahlúa Dunkin Caramel Swirl at retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Total Wine, Albertsons, Kroger, Ralphs, Safeway, BevMo, Publix, and more. Must be 21 or older to purchase. Please drink responsibly.Get 15% off your first order of $100 or more at hillhousehome.com with code ABSOLUTELY15.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Sad Panda Coffee Stout from Horse & Dragon Brewing Company. She reviews her weekend in Denver, attending Thursday Night Football and hanging out with comedian friends.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (18:12): Kathleen shares news announcing that Jelly Roll had issues at the Louis Vuitton store in Sydney, and Chappell Roan inducted Cyndi Lauper into the Rock Hall,    TASTING MENU (2:12): Kathleen samples Trader Joe's Garlic Butter Irish Chips, Lay's Cajun Kettle Chips, and Spicy Dill Pickle Chips.    UPDATES (22:10): Kathleen shares updates on more security issues at The Louvre, Meghan Markle is returning to acting, and a report discloses that Prince Andrew brought prostitutes to Windsor while the Queen was in residence.     HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (27:14): Kathleen reveals that the 137-carat Florentine diamond that hasn't been seen in public since 1919 has been found in a Canadian bank.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (34:25): Kathleen shares articles on a Waymo taxi running over a celebrity cat, Toys R Us is returning in time for Christmas, Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon buys rounds for fans in Germany, researchers link personal sleep needs with a genetic mutation,

Welcome to another episode of the Trader Joe's Wine Club, brought to you by Inside Trader Joe's. In this sip-sized segment, we have a couple of super suggestions for wines to serve for Thanksgiving. It's a big meal, filled with big flavors, and the right wine pairing for such a varied feast can seem elusive. Not anymore. Join us for a conversation with one of our resident wine whizzes, where we uncork a classic California Chardonnay, and a Pinot Noir that proves you can (and perhaps should) serve red wine with poultry. Then head to your neighborhood Trader Joe's to pick up a bottle for today, and another for your holiday meal, without busting your budget!  Transcript (PDF)

#231: If you've ever opened your fridge, felt instantly overwhelmed, and ended up eating boxed mac and cheese or a frozen Trader Joe's meal (again)—this episode is for you. Josie is sharing her exact routine for eating healthy when you're short on time, low on energy, and not in the mood to cook. She breaks down her 5-4-3-2 Grocery Flow system, a 20-minute prep routine, and the go-to meals that make nourishing your body simple, satisfying, and even fun. Plus, Josie spills her favorite flavor hacks, her lazy meal upgrades, and how syncing your meals with your cycle can take the stress out of planning what to eat.In this episode, you'll learn:The 5-4-3-2 grocery strategy for effortless, mix-and-match mealsA low-effort weekly prep routine you can actually stick toHow to elevate boxed mac, frozen pizza, or cereal in 30 secondsTheme night ideas that make dinner planning a no-brainerJosie's favorite sauces, dips, and flavor boosters to make meals nutritious and deliciousHow to add nutrients to your meals without complicating your lifeFor Detailed Show Notes visit theeverygirlpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Men's Lacrosse player Jeff Hutchison joins Peace & Pop Culture to talk about the team's upcoming season and what to expect on the field this spring. Jack and Mikayla also dive into the week's biggest pop culture buzz — including questionable trending Halloween costumes, Trader Joe's viral tote bags, Jesse Eisenberg's kidney donation and Billie Eilish's headline-making concert altercation.

How do working parents manage to cook thoughtful, home-cooked meals while balancing everything else — and still have time to bake, plan ahead, and enjoy the process?If you've ever wished you could get delicious meals on the table without the stress, this episode is for you. This week, we're talking with two home cooks, who happen to be our real life “Food Friends.” Sam and Malin share their tips on how they get dinner on the table without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you're packing lunches for kids, stocking your freezer for busy weeks, or trying to rediscover your joy in everyday cooking, this conversation offers real-world inspiration for how to make it happen.By the end of this episode, you'll learn: Creative solutions for meal prep and packed lunches – from scratch-made baked goods to recs for premade items from Trader Joe's and CostcoQuick weeknight recipes that work EVERY time, like an endlessly modifiable one-pot rice dish and creamy spicy tomato beans Two takes on home-cooked classics, like: spaghetti bolognese, muffins, and even birthday cake!Press play now to learn practical ideas you can actually cook this week!***This week's episode is sponsored by La Baleine, makers of ancestral sea salts harvested from France. La Baleine's Grey Sea Salt comes from the Celtic shores of Guérande, on France's west coast. Hand-harvested using traditional methods, this 100% natural sea salt is unrefined, additive-free, and naturally grey from the mineral-rich clay of the Guérande salt marshes.With its unique delicate but crunchy texture, La Baleine's Grey Sea Salt is our go-to salt for everything from roasted vegetables and grilled meats to fresh salads and even desserts.

Holy smokes, this quarter I am celebrating FOUR YEARS of Quianna Marie Weekly! In today's episode, I'm telling the story of my podcast and how my life has changed over the last four years. Plus, I'm sharing four lessons I've learned about business, four things I've learned about life, four thank yous, and four dreams for the future. Today's episode is brought to you by The Green House, my resource garden for photographers! Let me help you AMPLIFY your heart online and in real life to turn bridesmaids into future brides through templates, workshops, and freebies!Learn More >>You can find the full show notes and transcript for this episode at quiannamarie.com/podcast!Review The Show Notes:Four Lessons I've Learned About Business (5:30)Four Things I've Learned About Life (11:26)Four Thank Yous (14:56)Four Dreams For The Future (16:47)Content Clarity Call Giveaway (21:30)Four Affirmations For This Season (24:17)Mentioned In This Episode:Easy B-Roll Ideas For Business Owners: quiannamarie.com/brollThe Green House Resource Garden: quiannamarie.com/shop50% off your first year of Flodesk: quiannamarie.com/flodeskApply to be on the podcast: quiannamarie.com/podcastEpisode 213 What Taylor Swift Taught Me About Showing Up Online: quiannamarieblog.com/2025/10/20/213-what-taylor-swift-taught-me-about-showing-up-online-the-life-of-a-showgirlEpisode 212 Letting Go To Make More with Nata Salvatori quiannamarieblog.com/2025/10/13/212-letting-go-to-make-more-with-nata-salvatoriEpisode 4 Radical Curiousity with Natalie Franke: quiannamarieblog.com/2021/10/04/004-radical-curiosity-with-natalie-frankeEpisode 2 My First Art Gallery (Was In The Bathroom at Trader Joe's): quiannamarieblog.com/2021/10/01/002-my-first-art-gallery-was-in-the-bathroom-at-trader-joesConnect with Quianna:Instagram Facebook TikTok Pinterest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textA collection of Devil's Night-themed videotapes unleashes a series of twisted, blood-soaked tales, turning the Trick or Treat Radio hosts into a struggle for survival of their cinematic sanity. On Episode 692 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss the latest installment in the V/H/S franchise with V/H/S/Halloween! We also discuss the anatomy of a good horror anthology entry, fear shame a very specific demographic, and react to the Shelby Oaks trailer. So grab a can of Diet Phantasma, pick out a single non-phallic candy bar, do the thorazine shuffle, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Putting on weight, Jason Milhouse Voorhees, Camp Crystal Lake, Peloton, GGTMC Flick Pick of the Month, Outside the Cinema, Thorazine Shuffle, The Return of the Evil Dead, Q, Trick or Treats, Return of the Living Dead 3, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Necronomicon, Terror Firmer, The House on Haunted Hill, Saw, Frankenstein's Bloody Nightmare, The Zombie Diaries, Terrifier, All Hallow's Eve, Gothika, The Hills Run Red, It, See No Evil 2, Tucker and Dale Versus Evil, Pandorum, Alien Resurrection, Beetlejuice, Winona Ryder, Open House, Hack-o-Lantern, Jaws, Richard Dreyfus, Demon Under Glass, Fear the Walking Dead, Ghosts and Goblins, Mike Flanagan, The Chayn Gang, Ween, Chris Fleming, snacks at Trader Joe's, Metallica, Testament, Chuck Billy, fear shaming, people afraid of the HBO Feature Presentation intro, V/H/S/Halloween, Falcor, overly lactatious, Anna Zlokovic, Bryan M. Ferguson, Hellblazer, Sandman, Paco Plaza, REC, Lidsville, Casper Kelly, Charles Nelson Reilly, chloroform, Michelle Pitt-Norman, R.H. Norman, Rick Baker, Summer School, Damien Leone, House of Dynamite, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, Kowakian Monkey Lizards, dia de los muertos, Ghosts and Goblets, Cosmic Transition, and Shiny Deadly Chaos.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from rapper Rico Nasty, who is on tour now with her latest album, Lethal! In a lightning round, Rico Nasty tells host Rachel Belle about her first concert, and how embarrassing it was to attend with her mom, her ideal 'girl dinner,' her top five favorite things to buy at Trader Joe's and her favorite hiking snacks. Get tickets to Food Fight x America’s Test Kitchen in Seattle, November 8! Become a Cascade PBS member and support public media! Watch Rachel’s Cascade PBS TV show The Nosh with Rachel Belle. Sign up for Rachel’s (free!) biweekly Cascade PBS newsletter for more food musings. Follow along on Instagram. Order Rachel’s cookbook Open Sesame. Support Cascade PBS: https://secure.cascadepublicmedia.org/page/133995/donate/1/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is complitcated. Life. Wine. And to help clear up the wine complication (not sure there is a way to uncomplicate life), is Charlotte Selles. With a distinctive path to her new company Tassei, she brings to the table a wealth of experience cloaked in knowedge, philosophy and experience. She is like a wine savant. She was in LA for a speaking gig and breaved an unusual SoCal downpour to come to studio to share her spirit. Charlotte Selles is the kind of guest who'll have you reconsidering not just what's in your wine glass, but why you care in the first place. You think you know luxury in wine? Not so fast. Drawing on her roots in Paris, direct experience with Beaujolais, and a career arc that went from family negotiations to the boardrooms of Robert Mondavi and Jackson Family Wines, Charlotte uproots every tired assumption about what makes a winery—or a wine—worth chasing. Listen closely and you'll discover why luxury isn't about price tags or pedigrees, but about resilience, grit, and the tension that comes from pouring your soul into the vineyard, braving storms—literal and figurative—and nurturing a legacy. But this episode doesn't stop with terroir. Charlotte takes you to the frontlines of modern wine business, from the misguided myth of floodgates marketing to the high-stakes realities of retention, data analytics, and AI in today's DTC world. She'll have you rethinking the purpose of your tasting room, craving the deep relationships behind the best bottles, and maybe even second-guessing whether a discount culture can ever breed true loyalty. By the end, you'll have a new definition of success—not in cases sold, but in customers kept, relationships built, and a business as alive and evolving as the wine itself. Walk away with a fresh understanding of the true business of wine, grounded in purpose, powered by connection, and ready for an uncertain but thrilling future. Jackson Family Wines Website: https://www.jacksonfamilywines.com Constellation Brands Website: https://www.cbrands.com Robert Mondavi Winery Website: https://www.robertmondaviwinery.com Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Website: https://www.woodbridgewines.com Trader Joe's Website: https://www.traderjoes.com Gallo (E. & J. Gallo Winery) Website: https://www.gallo.com Enolytics Website: https://www.enolytics.com Commerce7 Website: https://www.commerce7.com Wine Direct Website: https://www.winedirect.com The Wine Group Website: https://www.thewinegroup.com Verité Winery Website: https://www.veritewines.com KNL (K&L Wine Merchants) Website: https://www.klwines.com Wally's Wine & Spirits Website: https://www.wallywine.com #WineTalksPodcast, #CharlotteSelles, #PaulKalemkiarian, #LuxuryWine, #WineBusiness, #DTCWine, #WineInnovation, #CustomerRetention, #WineMarketing, #AIandWine, #NapaValley, #Beaujolais, #BrandStrategy, #SonomaState, #CriticalThinking, #WineRelationships, #WineConsulting, #Entrepreneurship, #WineIndustryInsights, #CommunityBuilding Charlotte Selles is a dynamic leader in the wine industry, known for blending deep expertise with an adventurous spirit. Born in Paris, Charlotte grew up immersed in wine thanks to her father's work in the négociant industry and an ambitious, if slightly misguided, attempt to become a gentleman farmer in Beaujolais. Through this early exposure, she witnessed first-hand the highs and lows of wine production, gaining a nuanced understanding of luxury and the grit required to succeed. Charlotte made the leap to the U.S. in her early twenties, bringing with her a suitcase of Beaujolais and a healthy dose of courage. Over the years, she carved out a reputation as an innovative strategist, serving as the general manager of the renowned Robert Mondavi Winery and Constellation Brands. She also held the position of Vice President of International Portfolio Strategy for Jackson Family Wines, steering global growth for one of the industry's heavyweights. Her journey ultimately led her to found Tissay, where she now works as CEO, advising premium vineyards and artisan wineries on brand management and growth. Tissay specializes in helping wineries recover from overexpansion, transition to new business models, and build meaningful relationships with their core customers. Charlotte's approach is anything but one-size-fits-all; she champions retention marketing, customer data analysis, and strategic focus, drawing on her broad experience in both the European and American wine landscapes. In addition to her consulting work, Charlotte teaches at the Sonoma State Wine Business Institute and speaks on topics ranging from leadership and innovation to global market evolution. She's well-known for her wit, candor, and commitment to elevating both wine and the people behind it. Her path, from Paris to California's wine country, is proof that embracing adventure—and a bit of chaos—can lead to extraordinary results.

NBC's Keir Simmons presents an early peek at the new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt, where numerous treasures from King Tut's tomb are currently displayed. Also, Craig sits down with Jesse Eisenberg to discuss his upcoming film; “Now You See Me: Now You Don't”. Plus, Shop Today Editorial Director Adrianna Brach showcases beauty products that will help you to feel your best at any age.  And, how Trader Joe's bags have become the latest fashion statements around the world.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is Foot Traffic the New Gold Standard of Retail Success?What happens when two of retail's sharpest minds go head-to-head on the data behind the industry's biggest shifts? You get this week's episode of Retail Retold, where Chris Ressa sits down (again!) with Ethan Chernofsky, Chief Marketing Officer at Placer.ai.Ethan brings the receipts—billions of data points from Placer.ai's location analytics—to unpack five retail trends that are redefining the way consumers shop and how retailers win. From Chili's comeback and Trader Joe's cult following to the rise of “dark stores” and the urbanization of suburbia, Chris and Ethan debate what's driving foot traffic, loyalty, and value creation across retail. It's part data, part strategy, and all energy.What You'll Hear:The five retail trends shaping 2026 and beyondWhy simplicity (and knowing your “reason for being”) drives successHow loyalty and cross-visitation can rise togetherWhy the store is now a media channel, fulfillment hub, and brand platformHow suburban retail is stealing the showChapters00:00 – Welcome Back, Ethan ChernofskyChris and Ethan kick things off with their signature energy — a quick catch-up, a look inside Placer.ai's marketing team, and how data storytelling is changing the game.02:30 – Trend #1: Know Your Reason for BeingThe biggest driver of retail success today? Focus. Ethan explains how Chili's, Trader Joe's, and Sprouts are winning by doubling down on what they do best.08:30 – Trend #2: The Battle for the BasketLoyalty is up — but so is cross-visitation. Chris and Ethan break down why shoppers are visiting more stores and what it means for retailers fighting for “share of list.”13:15 – Trend #3: The Middle Market MysteryCan the “middle” of retail survive? The duo debates whether flexibility, not price point, is the secret weapon for retailers stuck between luxury and value.18:10 – Trend #4: The Store as a PlatformFrom buy-online-pickup-in-store to dark stores and retail media, Ethan unpacks how brick-and-mortar is becoming retail's most powerful ecosystem.22:45 – Trend #5: The Urbanization of the SuburbsThe suburbs are stealing the spotlight. Ethan and Chris discuss how urban concepts are moving into suburban centers—and what that means for open-air retail.29:00 – Final Thoughts: The Future of Retail is RealChris and Ethan wrap it up with what's next for data, design, and human experience in the physical retail world.

J.M. Smucker is suing Trader Joe's over trademark infringement, accusing the company of copying its pre-made Uncrustables peanut-butter and jelly sandwiches. WSJ's Jesse Newman explores the battle over PB&Js is part of a broader anxiety for Big Food over the rise of private-label products. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening:- Food Fight: PepsiCo vs. Carrefour- Kraft Heinz's Big BreakupSign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trader Joe's breaks every rule of modern retail. They don't do e-commerce. They don't do delivery. No sales, coupons, or loyalty programs. They only stock 4,000 SKUs versus 50,000+ at normal supermarkets. Their parking lots are famously terrible and they're constantly out of your favorite items. Shoppers brave long lines and cramped aisles while overly-friendly employees in Hawaiian shirts try to chat them up. Everything about the Trader Joe's experience seems designed to drive modern consumers away. And yet they generate $2,000+ per square foot in sales — double their nearest competitor in Whole Foods and nearly 4x the industry average — and Americans are obsessed with them. How on earth did a company that so steadfastly refuses to participate in the 21st century build the most beloved grocery chain in America?Today we tell the full story: how “Trader” Joe Coulombe started out cloning 7-Elevens in 1960s Los Angeles, pivoted to slinging hard liquor, discovered the enormous market opportunities for California wine and health food before anyone else, and ultimately built perhaps the most counter-positioned business we've ever studied on Acquired by doing almost everything differently than the supermarket-CPG industrial complex. Tune in for a wild voyage on the high seas of grocery retail!Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Fall ‘25 Season partners:J.P. Morgan PaymentsSentryWorkOSShopifyLinks:Sign up for email updates and vote on future episodes!Worldly Partners' Multi-Decade Trader Joe's StudyBecoming Trader JoeThe Secret Life of GroceriesBuild a Brand Like Trader Joe'sAll episode sourcesCarve Outs:AirPods Pro 3Mario Kart 8More Acquired:Get email updates and vote on future episodes!Join the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

Gummies, gummies, everywhere, and more each time we blink! Sure, it's not as poetic as Coleridge, but Trader Joe's really has upped the ante in our Gummy game – and we are here for it! Do you like the classics? We have those. You're more the sour sort? Saunter on in and get ready to pucker! Is a filled gummy your jam? We truly understand, and we're filling that void. Thanks to a visit from our resident Gummy Guru (aka, our Candy Category Manager), this episode is downright bouncy, packed with fun info about the wide variety of gummies at Trader Joe's, and a look into the wider world of gummy invention – we'll admit we were unaware of just how wide that world was, and this conversation opened our eyes and tingled our tastebuds. What's YOUR favorite Trader Joe's Gummy? Transcript (PDF)