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Five Navy bombers vanished on a routine training flight in 1945, and so did a rescue plane sent out to find them; the Bermuda Triangle is one of 12 Vile Vortices Ivan Sanderson mapped around the globe, and the oceans have their own sea serpents and ghost ships too.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/VileVorticesREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/55c3tyxyFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: The Bermuda Triangle, also called the Devil's Triangle, is a famous part of the ocean where many ships and planes have mysteriously disappeared. Located between Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and the tip of Florida, this area has puzzled people for over 100 years. From the spooky disappearance of the USS Cyclops with 306 crew members in 1918 to the more recent sinking of the SS El Faro in 2015, the Bermuda Triangle becomes more mysterious year after year. Tonight we'll look at some of the strangest events in the Triangle, like Flight 19, which vanished during a routine training mission; and the Witchcraft, a boat that disappeared just minutes after calling for help. We'll look at other locations around the world similar to the Bermuda Triangle that don't get the same recognition – but are just as mysterious. And while we're in the water, we'll touch on a few ocean ghost stories, and reports of sea monsters. So before we get started, if you tend to get sea sick, you might want to grab your Dramamine.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:21.662 = Show Open00:02:05.707 = Bermuda Triangle: A History of Mystery00:10:18.399 = Vile Vortices Around the World ***00:20:14.052 = Monsters Beneath The Waves ***00:38:09.122 = Ocean Ghost Stories00:47:18.818 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:Bermuda Triangle sources: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/6sw5aj4j, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3mf3vvw6Vile Vortices source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8fhp3bOcean Ghost Stories source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/rmhs277yMonsters Beneath The Waves source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/596estzu(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: June 10, 2024LIKE WHAT YOU'RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIALWeird Darkness host Darren Marlar covers the ships and planes lost in the Bermuda Triangle, the 11 other Vile Vortices said to swallow travelers around the globe, centuries of sea serpent and mermaid sightings, and the ghost ships still said to sail the open ocean.It opens with the USS Cyclops, which vanished with all 306 people aboard in March 1918 on its way from Brazil to Baltimore, and with Flight 19, the five Navy Avenger torpedo bombers lost out of Fort Lauderdale on December 5th, 1945, along with the rescue plane sent after them. The cabin cruiser Witchcraft was gone by the time the Coast Guard arrived, about 20 minutes after Dan Burack radioed for a tow off Miami in December 1967, and the SS El Faro went down in Hurricane Joaquin on October 1st, 2015, and was later found sitting upright 15,000 feet below the surface.From there, it follows the map biologist Ivan T. Sanderson drew in the early 1970s of 12 Vile Vortices, among them Japan's Devil's Sea, where the research vessel Kaio Maru No. 5 disappeared with 31 aboard in 1952, and the Wharton Basin in the Indian Ocean, a possible resting place for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.Next come the sea monsters, starting with the serpent hundreds of people reported off the Massachusetts coast in 1817 and again in 1819. Captain Peter M'Quhae of HMS Daedalus told the Royal Navy in 1848 that he and his officers had watched a 60-foot serpent for 20 minutes, and Christopher Columbus wrote in his journal on January 9th, 1493, that the three mermaids he'd seen were "not half as beautiful as they are said to be".The episode closes with ghost ships, from the SS Ourang Medan, whose crew was said to be found dead in the Strait of Malacca in the 1940s before the ship burst into flames, to the Mary Celeste, found drifting near Portugal in 1872 with its lifeboat and 10-person crew gone, and the SS Baychimo, an abandoned cargo ship spotted drifting in the Arctic until 1969.
Justin Martin is the CEO of Granite Hills Group, a rapidly growing commercial landscape platform serving the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Since joining Granite Hills in 2020, he has helped lead the business from $10 million in revenue to nearly $70 million through strong organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and a relentless focus on people and culture. Justin works closely with the company's leadership team to shape strategy, strengthen operations, develop leaders, and build a business designed to last. He believes success—both personally and professionally—is ultimately measured by impact: the impact we make on our families, our team members, our customers, and the communities we serve. Justin's career in the green industry began in high school at a garden center in Raleigh, North Carolina. After starting his professional career in management training and sales with Cintas, he returned to the landscape industry and spent nearly a decade with one of the country's largest commercial landscape companies, growing from account manager to vice president. Along the way, he learned from leaders who challenged him to level up and from experiences that reinforced how he wanted others to feel when working alongside him—lessons that continue to shape how he leads and develops people today. He is passionate about building great teams, developing leaders, and challenging the status quo of what a commercial landscape company can be. Justin lives in Fort Mill, South Carolina, with his wife, Michelle, and their two sons, Will and Zach. Outside of work, he enjoys trail running, mountain biking, hiking, traveling, and exploring new places with his family. Derek Stutts is the General Manager for Granite Hills' Raleigh-Durham market, where he leads a team of experienced professionals and a frontline workforce of more than 70 employees. His passion for the green industry began at just 16 years old, working on the grounds crew of a private country club in North Durham. Originally planning to become a golf course superintendent, Derek attended North Carolina State University, studying Turfgrass Management, Horticulture, and Agricultural Business. After graduation, his career took him into the commercial landscape industry, where he advanced from crew leader into management with a national landscape company. He later helped build a landscape maintenance division for a local contractor before returning to a larger national provider in a leadership role. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Derek eventually launched his own company, GroundWorks, growing the business from a single truck and one employee—himself—to approximately $1.5 million in annual revenue within just a few years. When the opportunity arose to become part of Granite Hills as an originating platform company, he made the decision to join the organization and help build its future. Today, Derek is passionate about developing people, building strong teams, and delivering exceptional service to clients across the Triangle. He and his family live on old farmland in Hillsborough, North Carolina, where his appreciation for the land extends beyond his career. Away from work, you'll most likely find him spending time with his wife and three children, relaxing anywhere near the water, or behind a drum set playing with his band or serving on various worship teams.
Recorded at the 2026 NCLifeSci Annual Meeting, hosts Heather and Lauren welcome Dr. Scott Ralls, President of Wake Tech Community College, to discuss how the college is using innovation to prepare students to meet the growing health care workforce needs. Dr. Ralls shares insight into Wake Tech's new simulation hospital, which will provide students with hands-on training in a realistic clinical environment across nursing, imaging, and other specialties. We also dive into Wake Tech's growing role in life sciences and biopharma workforce development across the Triangle region. Tune in for an inside look at how education and industry are working together to prepare tomorrow's workforce!
The murder trial in the death of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth began in Durham Monday. The case has gripped the Triangle for more than a decade. WRAL's Monica Casey and Grace Holland answer some of the biggest questions heading to trial.
Aging Well With Pharmacist Ben Hair Loss Calls, the Triangle of Disease, and the Coffee Shop Interview Philosophy with Tom Chenault Pharmacist Ben Fuchs takes calls on hair loss, thyroid health and dental implants before welcoming longtime friend Tom Chenault, the network marketer and author of The Coffee Shop Interview, to discuss sobriety, personal development and building genuine relationships in business. Beyond Tangy Tangerine and a Big Preview Pharmacist Ben opens the hour thanking what he calls the Pharmacist Ben Singers for an AI-built intro song, then settles into his usual rhythm, joking that he talks so much on Zoom calls and podcasts that even he gets tired of his own voice. He gives out the call-in number, 888-627-6008, and tells listeners he has spent forty years learning to look at the body in a way he calls unique and effective. He pitches Beyond Tangy Tangerine, the Youngevity powder he has taken for thirty years, saying he could not look at himself in the mirror if he did not tell people about it. Ben explains why he loves network marketing as a business model, low-cost to enter at four or five hundred dollars, or thirty dollars for wholesale pricing, and previews the coming half hour with his friend Tom Chenault, plus a Sunday mental-health talk in Lone Tree that Tom is sponsoring. Joni and Joan Call In The first caller, Joni, phones in from Massachusetts after receiving one of Ben's emails, telling him she has listened for about three months and that her late mother, who died in 2018, loved the show for years before that. Touched, Ben invites her to email her mailing address to ben@formulationsciencellc.com for a gift. The next caller, Joan, asks about her own hair loss, and Ben explains that hair is governed by hormones working together: estrogen, testosterone, cortisol and insulin. He describes his root-not-fruit philosophy, insisting that health problems must be traced to their source rather than treated at the surface, and tells Joan to start a free food diary from pharmacistben.com to find foods that cause bloating. He walks her through dosing Beyond Tangy Tangerine by taste rather than by directions, sipping it in water throughout the day, and asks her to call back the following Monday to report her progress. Douglas, Berna and Donna Round Out the Calls Douglas calls next from Jacksonville, Florida, explaining he first heard of the show through Dr. Wallach on Coast to Coast AM and, at sixty-nine, is listening purely to learn rather than to ask a question. Berna calls from Fort Lauderdale, a Youngevity representative of twelve years, asking about her own thinning hair; Ben coins what he calls the Four Hormone Horsemen of Hair Loss, blood sugar, estrogen, testosterone and cortisol, and recommends FucoidZ, Ultimate EFAs, Ocean's Gold and Plant Derived Minerals while describing his triangle of disease, the digestive system and blood sugar system beneath the adrenal glands and thyroid. He previews Wednesday's guest, TMR shake formulator Stan Denniston. Finally Donna, calling from Orlando and originally from Poland, asks whether dental implants are wise at their age; Ben recommends Youngevity's Healthy Bone and Joint Pack before and after surgery and Ultimate Enzymes to reduce swelling, adding that root canals may carry some connection to heart health worth researching. Tom Chenault Joins to Talk Network Marketing With time running short on caller questions, Ben brings on his old friend Tom Chenault, calling him Youngevity's top networker and a gifted network marketer. Tom points to a photo of himself as a homeless man behind him, noting he will mark thirty-eight years of sobriety the next day, and credits network marketing with giving him what he calls the greatest life of anyone he knows. He warns that artificial intelligence threatens nearly every profession except genuine human relationships, and argues that success in the business requires falling in love with people, discovering what is missing in their lives, and helping solve it without a personal agenda. He plugs his book, The Coffee Shop Interview, urging listeners to buy it as a cheap PDF from thecoffeeshopinterview.com rather than pay eight dollars for it on Amazon, and Ben notes that Tom and his wife Denice have been married twenty-seven years. Belonging, Love, Trust and Safety Ben and Tom turn to personal development, with Tom comparing network marketing to Landmark Education, Tony Robbins seminars or Bible study, arguing the same growth applies with a compensation plan attached. He describes a breakthrough from the day before, after a lecture by what he calls a crazy priest made him confront the pain his divorce caused his young children years earlier. Tom distills success into four components he jokingly calls BLTS: belonging, love, trust and safety, saying people who feel all four from someone will do anything for and with them. Ben connects the idea to the nervous system, noting most people live in chronic fight-or-flight, and that offering someone a moment of calm is really an act of love. The two also mention studying Eric Worre's book Pro Code together daily at noon Mountain time on Facebook, treating it as a serious textbook for building the business. Chenault's Health Results and Weekend Plans Tom, now seventy-five, describes wearing a Hume band that reads his biological age as fifty-five against his chronological seventy-five, crediting his results to Beyond Tangy Tangerine 2.5, the TMR shake with banana and almond milk, and cutting out fried food, gluten and sugar, while logging over twelve thousand steps and nine hours of sleep most days. He praises the patience of the Youngevity staff in San Diego and healthcare professionals like Dr. Laura Dennison and Dr. Singletary who support representatives. Tom previews the coming weekend, a Saturday Zoom on rheumatoid arthritis with Cheryl Morley, Steve and Michelle Wallach and Louise Adrian, and a Sunday event in South Denver where Ben will speak on the history of nutrition and Dr. Wallach's message. Ben thanks Tom warmly, calling him a beautiful human being, and closes the broadcast by thanking producer Douglas Newsom, who signs off praising the calls.
Greg, Myles & Adam get together to discuss the week's defeat which a surprisingly high amount of general disagreement.Obviously the weekly Cam Ward update happens, but there's some further debate about Mike Borgonzi, and also the current state of special teams.Join our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Vas5NKFrPF
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The Daily Quiz - Geography Today's Questions: Question 1: Which country's flag fits the description of 'Five equal horizontal bands of red alternating with white. A blue triangle on the left containing a white star.'? Question 2: Which is the highest mountain in India? Question 3: What is the capital of Equatorial Guinea? Question 4: What does the flag of Greece look like? Question 5: What is the capital city of Senegal? Question 6: Where was one of the Pillars of Hercules located? Question 7: Which state is directly west of Indiana? Question 8: Which Italian City Is Famous For Its Leaning Tower Question 9: What is the name of the second-largest country in Africa by area? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Daily Quiz - Geography Today's Questions: Question 1: Which country's flag fits the description of 'Five equal horizontal bands of red alternating with white. A blue triangle on the left containing a white star.'? Question 2: Which is the highest mountain in India? Question 3: What is the capital of Equatorial Guinea? Question 4: What does the flag of Greece look like? Question 5: What is the capital city of Senegal? Question 6: Where was one of the Pillars of Hercules located? Question 7: Which state is directly west of Indiana? Question 8: Which Italian City Is Famous For Its Leaning Tower Question 9: What is the name of the second-largest country in Africa by area? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest episode of Tin Foil Hat, we welcome special guest Ron Morrett for a mind-bending journey into the occult mysteries of Turin, Italy, its alleged Illuminati connections, Luciferian symbolism, and the battle between light and darkness! Then we dive into the strange history of Baby Land General Hospital, mysterious imagery of babies being grown and harvested, original cloning theories, orphan trains, and the bizarre world of the 1800s. From baby incubators and insane asylums to World's Fairs, Tartaria, old-world cathedrals, and mud-flood reset theories, we ask one big question: What the hell was really going on between 1850 and 1930? Buckle up, because this rabbit hole goes DEEP! Sam Tripoli's 5th Comedy Special drops Sept 1st on Gas Digital's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GaSDigitalNetwork Check out Word War Debate 2: https://bit.ly/4xRDe0S Please check out Sam Tripoli's 6th Crowd Work Special "Women Can't Peg" Live From Batavia: https://bit.ly/3TZBzHT Please subscribe to the new Tin Foil Hat youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TinFoilHatYoutube Grab your copy of the 2nd issue of the Chaos Twins now and join the Army Of Chaos: https://bit.ly/4gIg1ID Check out Sam "DoomScrollin with Sam Tripoli and Midnight Mike" Every Tuesday At 4pm pst on Youtube, X Twitter, Rumble and Rokfin! Join the WolfPack at Wise Wolf Gold and Silver and start hedging your financial position by investing in precious metals now! Go to https://www.samtripoli.gold/ and use the promo code "TinFoil" and we thank Tony for supporting our show. Grab Tickets To Sam Tripoli's Live Shows At SamTripoli.com: Lawerence, KS: 9/17-9/19 Tulsa, OK: 10/9-10/10 Dallsa, Tx: Nov 7th (TrutherCon) Austin, TX: Dec 11th-13th Witcha, KS: Dec 18th-19th Please check out Ron Morrett's Internet: website: https://www.vibemedx.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibemedx/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmindexplorer/ Please check out Sam Tripoli's internet: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/samtripoli Sam Tripoli's Stand Up Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@SamTripoliComedy Sam Tripoli's Comedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samtripolicomedy/%20P Sam Tripoli's Podcast Clip Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samtripolispodcastclips/ Please support our sponsors: TrueWerk: TRUEWERK is hell-bent on creating the most technical, high-performance workwear in the world. The TRUEWERK story begins in the Colorado mountains where a trade worker knew there had to be a better solution than the wet, heavy gear that was weighing him down. Check out the full lineup and get 15 percent off your first order at TRUEWERK.com/tinfoil. Quo: Quo is the #1-rated business phone system on G2 with over 3,000 reviews, built for how modern teams work. That's why more than 90,000 businesses – from solo operators to growing teams – rely on Quo to stay connected, professional, and consistently reachable. Make this the time where no opportunity – and no customer – slips away. Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to Quo dot com slash TINFOIL. That's Q-U-O dot com slash TINFOIL. Quo - no missed calls, no missed customers. MenGoToMars.com: Mars Men gives you the same benefits of optimized testosterone — energy, strength, focus — without shutting your body down. For a limited time, our listeners can get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at Men Go To Mars dot com. That's MenGoToMars.com for 50% Off AND 3 Free Gifts when you checkout. And it's also available on Amazon! After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you.
Bungie wants to reclaim Destiny, Xbox is restructuring again, and Kojima's Physint is reportedly leaving PlayStation for Xbox.We also dig into Marvel's Wolverine and the problems surrounding modern AAA game design, whether the PlayStation boycott actually accomplished anything, Sony shutting down The Last of Us Part II multiplayer mod, and why Alpha Protocol might be one of the best bad games ever made.Plus, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Dawnwalker, L.A. Noire, Goo Deer, and plenty more.New episodes post every other Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST!This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today at https://www.patreon.com/nartechJOIN OUR DISCORD! Get in on the action and discuss all things PlayStation and gaming with fellow fans. It's the perfect place to talk games, music, movies, and, of course, the podcast! https://discord.gg/cEvKzqmEmail/Tweet us your thoughts & suggestions:X (formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/TriangleSqrdEmail: trianglesquaredpodcast@gmail.comPSN IDs: Add us!Brett – Chaimera086Chris – Figz21k-------------------------------------0:00 - Intro2:09 - Goo Deer Impressions14:33 - Alpha Protocol Is Broken & Brilliant24:37 - RuneScape: Dragonwilds37:23 - Revisiting L.A. Noire40:02 - Marvel's Wolverine & Modern AAA Games59:05 - Blood of Dawnwalker: GOTY Contender?1:07:42 - Kojima's Physint Leaves PlayStation1:28:11 - Xbox Restructures Again1:40:37 - Can Bungie Reclaim Destiny?1:50:47 - The Problem With Safe AAA Games1:53:10 - Did the PlayStation Boycott Work?1:58:49 - Sony Kills The Last of Us Multiplayer Mod-------------------------------------
What connects the shelters Yaakov built, the first stop after the Exodus, and the sukkah we enter each year? Following the parallels between these three appearances of Sukkos, this shiur explores the first night of freedom as a leap of faith met by Hashem's protection. It offers a fresh understanding of the relationship between Pesach and Sukkos, and why we revisit our vulnerability precisely at the season of the harvest.
Special thanks to Triangle for sponsoring this episode. Triangle's founder, Matt, is offering a complimentary one-hour strategy session for founders seeking to grow their personal brand. I can't recommend this service enough, and get in quick as there are only three remaining slots available this month! Get in touch at matt@mattswain.com or book directly at https://www.triangle-branding.com/book-a-call What if the 15–20% of the workforce that is neurodivergent could become one of your organization's greatest sources of innovation? In this episode of World's Greatest Business Thinkers, host Nick Hague sits down with Maureen Dunne, Oxford-trained cognitive scientist, neurodiversity expert, author, and President and CEO of Autism Community Ventures, to explore how leaders can turn neurodiversity into a genuine competitive advantage. Maureen explains why traditional hiring and workplace systems often filter out talented people by rewarding conformity rather than capability, and why organizations need to rethink recruitment through skills-based assessment. She also shares practical ways leaders can create greater clarity, psychological safety, and flexibility without lowering performance standards. The conversation explores how AI could help neurodivergent employees overcome executive-function challenges while amplifying their strengths in creative and non-linear thinking, and why diverse perspectives must be built into AI systems to prevent existing biases from becoming embedded in the future. What You Will Learn: How to shift from a deficit mindset to a design problem Why your recruitment process is silently excluding high performers The clarity framework for inclusive leadership How AI amplifies both opportunity and risk in neurodiversity inclusion Why the talent recognition problem requires intentional guardrails against pattern matching Why manager training and environment design matter more than accommodations alone If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts. Instructions on how to do this are here. About the Guest: Maureen Dunne is a cognitive scientist, neurodiversity expert, global keynote speaker, author, board director, and President and CEO of Autism Community Ventures. With more than two decades of experience helping organizations build thriving cultures, she has advised Fortune 500 companies, universities, venture capital funds, and government leaders, and co-created Harvard Kennedy School's Future-Ready Leadership executive education program. A Rhodes Scholar and Oxford-trained cognitive scientist, Maureen is global head of NODI (Neurodiversity + Opportunity drives Innovation) and a leading voice on neurodiversity and the future of work, featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, and MIT Sloan Management Review. Quotes: "We need to move from seeing neurodiversity as merely a collection of labels. It's really a design problem." - Maureen "If someone's neurodivergent, that doesn't mean that person is less capable." - Maureen "Organizations can either design around that reality or can continue designing for an imaginary average brain that really doesn't exist." - Maureen "There's a talent recognition problem; we may be filtering out talent that is actually the same exact talent which companies desperately need to stay competitive." - Maureen "The advantage to companies does not come from simply hiring neurodivergent people; you need to design the conditions in which their strengths can be used effectively." - Maureen Keywords: Primary Keywords (Core Themes): neurodiversity, neurodivergent talent, neurodiversity in business, neurodiversity workplace inclusion, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, cognitive diversity, neurodiverse hiring, neurodiversity competitive advantage, neurodiversity edge, neuroinclusivity, neurodivergent employees, neurodiversity leadership Secondary Keywords (Related Subtopics): inclusive hiring practices, talent recognition, recruitment strategies, cognitive science, neurodiversity accommodations, manager training, neurodiversity disclosure, sensory sensitivities, executive functioning, diversity and inclusion, organizational culture, talent pipeline, apprenticeships, job crafting, accessible workplace design, neurodiversity awareness Episode Resources: Maureen Dunne on LinkedIn Autism Community Ventures Website The Neurodiversity Edge on Amazon World's Greatest Business Thinkers on Apple Podcasts World's Greatest Business Thinkers on Spotify World's Greatest Business Thinkers on YouTube
Don Taylor chairs the Learning Technologies Conference in London and has run the L&D Global Sentiment Survey for more than a decade. In this conversation, Andy and Don dig into the 2026 survey findings and Don's latest research with co-researcher Egle Vinauskaite, The Transformation Triangle, the fifth report in their AI in L&D series.Don explains why AI hype has peaked and become part of the L&D toolkit, and why L&D professionals are more anxious than ever to prove their value now that content production is no longer a safe differentiator. He then walks through the three directions L&D teams are moving in, the three "drags" that hold them back, and what it takes to build a function that keeps working after its leader leaves. The conversation ends with Don's advice for setting yourself up for the future.Resources:Get Don's free reports >>> hereLearning Technologies Conference, LondonCo-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick (mentioned by Andy)Take the Next Step:Listeners: Download Don's reports and share this episode with an L&D colleague who's worried about their team's future.L&D and HR leaders: Ask yourself Don's three questions: What's the most important problem you could own? What will the business support? What do you bring?Ready for real AI adoption? Andy's 90-minute AI Kickstarter Workshop gets your team hands-on with AI right away, in the same "go and try it" spirit Don describes. Reach out at andy@andystorch.com.
“The Patented Sandra Maneuver” It's time to d-d-d-d-d-duel!! Episode Artwork by Jake @Javoc.bsky.social House of Bob Cover Artwork by @ShaunMakes Audio Editing by Jessica Colvin Sound Design by Astronomic Audio Music by Duke Albert Featuring: Jake as The General Manager Alex as Greb Cristina as Sandra Shen Jessica as Veronica — Need More Bob in Your Life? Check out our other (SFW!) podcast, Tales of Bob Apple Podcasts Spotify — Support the Show: Patreon Contact Us: Discord TheHouseOfBob.org Bluesky Instagram Facebook Email — Thank you so much to our current Patreon supporters! This podcast would not be possible without you. Battle Born RPG Club Bradley Graham Charles Watts Christine Braile Connor McColloch D Chan Dan Klip-Klop Elli EmpCod Ethan Edwards Garbanzo Jeffery Sumler Jessica Jessica Colvin Josh Joshua Keith Haddad Mark AB Michael nsc 8 Padraig Hegarty Pavel Lishin Sadie Tucker Scooter Emerson Shaka Jamal Team EAMONN The Pink Pastor Thomas Kuhlmann Tom Wesley Waffelpokalypse Triple Agents is an independent production by The House of Bob and is not affiliated with Triangle Agency or Haunted Table, LLC. It is published under the Triangle Agency Third Party License. Triangle Agency is copyright Haunted Table, LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire is remembered as one of the defining tragedies of American labor history, but historian and former journalist DavidConrad-Pérez argues there is another largely overlooked story in its aftermath. His new book, ‘Fire in the Heart of the City: The Triangle Shirtwaist Tragedy and the Origins of Modern Charity,' examines the struggle between labor organizers and New York's wealthy civic leaders over how the city should respond and how that battle helped shape modern philanthropy and social welfare.
Knowing to move closer to the most anxious and resistant is a key part of doing your family of origin work. Here's how Murray Bowen did it.Show Notes:Family Therapy in Clinical Practice* by Murray BowenThe Differentiated Leader – The Non-Anxious LeaderCheck out The Non-Anxious Life, a FREE AI Family Systems Coach.Become a Patron for as little as $5/month.Subscribe to my weekly Two for Tuesday email newsletter.*This is an affiliate link. I earn a small commission if a purchase is made.
More aircraft and people vanish here than in the Bermuda Triangle – but no one can explain why.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/NevadaTriangleREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yaffy7a4FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Werewolves being spotted in Wisconsin have been reported as far back as 1936. Then again in 1964 and 1972. But there had been nothing like the reports that came out of the area near Delavan, starting in 1989. (The Bray Road Beast) *** A teen finds two dead bodies, side by side, both wearing raincoats. But the disturbing thing is that both dead men were wearing lead masks. And that's not the end of the strangeness. (The Case of the Lead Masks) *** A woman sees something so horrifying she turns the rest of her life over to Jesus Christ so she will remain protected. (My Skinless Demon) *** Over 2,000 flight disappearances over the past 60 years… that's three missing planes every month. You might think I'd be referring to the Bermuda Triangle… but I'm not. There's a lesser-known but significantly more dangerous triangle near Area 51 in Nevada. (2,000 People Go Missing In The Nevada Triangle)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:14.530 = Show Open00:03:16.053 = Disappearances In The Nevada Triangle00:20:03.180 = The Case of the Lead Masks ***00:26:30.652 = My Skinless Demon00:31:11.820 = The Beast of Bray Road ***00:59:27.550 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“The Case of the Lead Masks” by Xavier Ortega: http://bit.ly/2HJuPET“My Skinless Demon” by GayLelu: http://bit.ly/2Jw4IF8“People Go Missing In The Nevada Triangle” by George Knapp, Matt Adams (link no longer available), Joe Shoenmann (http://bit.ly/2LSm6Wf), and Brent Swancer (http://bit.ly/2WlTkle)“The Bray Road Beast” (http://bit.ly/2VQa5VT) and “Werewolves of Wisconsin” (http://bit.ly/2LXsCLJ) by Troy Taylor (Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: June 2020LIKE WHAT YOU'RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL
Sparta, New Jersey is home to one of the coolest UFO sightings you've probably never heard of. And while Sussex County has its fair share of Bigfoot sightings, Hoppie the Lake Hopatcong Monster, and hosts my favorite Renaissance Fair, there's a lot of strange things being seen over the skies of this beautiful part of the Garden State. Strange UFOs over New Jersey and a visit to the Sparta Renaissance Faire, all coming up, right now. Chapters:0:00 - Sparta, New Jersey: Bigfoot, Hoppie, and UFOs1:29 - The Geography of Sparta and Sussex County3:38 - Stadium-sized UFO seen near Sparta & West Milford in 197110:24 - Sparta Renaissance Faire: Immersive Fun13:00 - Two strange lights over Sparta18:45 - Cluster of orange lights over Sparta26:12 - Triangle craft with beams of light over Lafayette31:30 - Why we love the Sparta Renaissance Faire#ufosightings #newjersey #uapLinks!Follow us on Social media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanduntold/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanduntoldWebsite: https://www.oddanduntold.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/oddanduntold/membershipMerch Store: https://oddanduntold-shop.fourthwall.com/Email me! : jason@oddanduntold.comBigfoot Encounters in New Jersey | Sussex County: https://youtu.be/XX52i6znctA?si=tG7yZn68Ys-3_1VMBigfoot Encounters in New Jersey | Sussex County Part 2: https://youtu.be/RK7RX0TmN4k?si=t-9uPEtD5qBbTePdThe Sandy Hook Sea Serpent | Hoppie of Lake Hopatcong: https://youtu.be/TA2cI9f11N0?si=s-fMCoX_ETxk3oiZThe Mantis Man of New Jersey | Real Cryptid or Urban Legend?: https://youtu.be/RIvxESO0pH4?si=weLi5QTlBSuQK8AqNUFORC Sparta Sightings: https://nuforc.org/subndx/?lat=41.0360345&lon=-74.6367256Sparta Renaissance Festival: https://www.spartanjrenfaire.com/Check out Riversend, the band behind "Moonlight," our awesome theme music!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1yIwfeu2cH1kDZaMYxKOUe?si=NIUijnmsQe6LNWOsfZ2jPwRiversend Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiversendbandRiversend Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riversendband/
In the mid-1950s, North Carolina was one of the poorest states in the country. Its economy ran on tobacco, furniture, and textiles — all three in decline — and its universities were turning out talent that promptly left for somewhere with better jobs. Find bonus content and more on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/mack-paul-co-author-of-miracle-road Today the stretch of pine woods between Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill is the largest research park in the United States. The barcode came out of it. So did AZT, ultrasound, and AstroTurf. Our guest Mack Paul spent years working out how that happened. He's the co-author of Miracle Road, a history of Research Triangle Park (known as RTP) written with his father — a journalist — and built on about 160 interviews with the scientists, planners, and politicians who were there. It's out October 6th. Hundreds of research parks have been attempted, and most failed. RTP started later than Silicon Valley or Route 128, with no defense money, no entrepreneurial culture, and universities that were openly uneasy about mixing academia with industry. But it worked anyway. Mack's answer to why is not what you might expect. The park itself was almost an afterthought. What made it work was a set of long, unglamorous commitments: a governor who went industry hunting, a community college system that promised to train any company's workers for free, and a decision about desegregation that made North Carolina a better bet than Virginia — which is a big part of why IBM came in 1965. We talk about what made it take off, the challenges now as RTP tries to become something denser and less car-dependent, and what it takes to build a place people actually want to be. We also talk about what it's like to write a book with your father. Bio Mack Paul is a founder of Morningstar Law Group in Raleigh, where he has spent 30 years on the legal and political machinery behind how places get built — zoning, land use, environmental permitting, public-private partnerships, and public financing for infrastructure, mostly on large mixed-use and urban infill projects in North Carolina's Triangle region. He's a LEED Accredited Professional and served six years as the public member of the NC Building Code Council. He sits on the NC State Design Guild board, has advised the modernist preservation nonprofit US Modernist, helped organize the “Build Raleigh Better” symposium, and co-founded a development company aimed at raising design quality in the region. He teaches Real Estate Development Law at NC State. Mack is the co-author, with his father, of Miracle Road: The Story of Research Triangle Park, published by Duke University Press. *** Premium Episodes on Design Better This ad-supported episode is available to everyone. If you'd like to hear it ad-free, upgrade to our premium subscription, where you'll get an additional 2 ad-free episodes per month (4 total). Premium subscribers also get access to the documentary Design Disruptors and our growing library of books. New premium subscriber benefit: Get design and career support in Design Club Weekly Portfolio Club calls this summer helped our paid subscribers build portfolios that land great jobs. Experts joined us weekly to provide feedback, and we compiled lessons from each session into a portfolio design guide. We've launched a private Slack workspace…join now to connect with designers, product leaders & creative practitioners in our community. And get a behind-the-scenes pass to every episode with The Roundup, where each week we bring you insights and actionable tactics from recent episodes. You'll also get access to our monthly AMAs with former guests, ad-free episodes, discounts and early access to workshops, and our monthly newsletter The Brief that compiles salient insights, quotes, readings, and creative processes uncovered in the show. And subscribers at the annual level now get access to the Design Better Toolkit, which gets you major discounts and free access to tools and courses that will help you unlock new skills, make your workflow more efficient, and take your creativity further. Upgrade to paid *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this creepy episode we cover a couple of Bigfoot encounters including one where a Bigfoot gets shot at when stealing a hog in upstate New York. In cryptids in the news and other oddities, KJ takes us to the a creepy area in the UK known as the Bermuda Triangle of Yorkshire. And some great listener mail from many of you so please join us! Thank you for listening!www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.comProduced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."
Owen McCown and the UTSA Roadrunners put the past behind them as they went on the road and secured a major victory for the program, coming from behind to defeat the Texas State Bobcats in San Marcos with a clutch game-ending drive. Unfortunately the Roadrunners will have a difficult time turning that inspiring win into sustainable momentum as they'll face the #1 team in the nation this week. We preview the Texas Longhorns with an assist from our old friend Eric Henry, and discuss whether playing this series still makes sense in 2026. 0:00 Riding High After Beating Texas State 6:13 Owen McCown's Redemption 15:24 Grit, Mistakes & Finding "Triangle of Toughness" Magic 21:08 Defense Holds Up, Then Bowie's Playcalling Gets Dissected 29:52 Remaining Concerns for the Team 41:42 Eric Henry Joins: Texas's New DC & Offensive Turnaround 49:43 Returning Stars, Arch Manning & The Ohio State Comeback 58:10 Program Spending, NIL Transparency & the Future of Buy Games 1:10:48 Is It Worth It? UTSA's Power Two Philosophy Debate 1:19:34 Score Predictions Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T69q3Cc6GAQ
As WakeMed plans a massive partnership with Atrium Health, major questions remain about the cost of care, charity care and the potential for a $2 billion investment in the Triangle. WakeMed CEO Donald Gintzig sits down with WRAL's Dan Haggerty to discuss the questions coming from patients.
Three airmen were ordered to guard the Triangle at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi in 1980. What they saw, shook them enough to make a pact. For decades they stayed silent, fearing ridicule and damage to their careers. Until now. This is the true testimony from Kris Maddalena's The 13th Squadron.For the first time, Kris tells what happened inside the supposedly empty dormitories: the wardrobe painted black inside and carved with an inverted pentagram, the 1 AM scream that returned like clockwork, chanting from inside the walls, the mysterious fire breakout at a heavy metal concert on base, and the pale figure with a butcher knife that stood beside his bed. Locals have long whispered about everything from Satanic activity to UAP sightings along the Gulf Coast (the The Pascagoula alien abduction happened nearby, and the experiencers were examing on this very base). Yet what happened in the Triangle to these three Airmen is a frightening yet untold mystery. A huge thank-you to Kris Maddalena for trusting us with his story, sharing his memories (including having President Donald Trump as his landlord at Trump Towers, New York) and photographs, and also for being so generous with his time while we put this episode together. If you'd like to read the full story of Kris's experiences at Keesler, do check out his book, The 13th Squadron: Unexplained Activity Inside the Keesler Air Force Base Triangle.Find Kris's book here:Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1GGFD1JAmazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H1GGFD1JIN THIS EPISODE:00:00 The Triangle - Keesler's Most Unsettling Corner01:05 Why He Stayed Silent for Decades06:24 The Black Wardrobe & The Inverted Pentagram09:00 Night Guard Duty & The Throat-Slitting Warning17:57 The Floating Steel Chair20:40 The Red Light in the Empty Wing23:46 The Scream That Shattered the Silence25:45 Chanting From Inside the Wall31:31 The Man With Milky White Eyes and a Butcher Knife36:05 The Fire That Should Have Killed Them40:13 A Family Secret: "There Are Such Things"Have a genuine experience to share? Submit it here: https://bit.ly/ITF-YourStoryFind me: https://www.peterlaws.co.uk Social media: @revpeterlaws#trueghoststory #paranormalinvestigation #militaryghoststories #keeslerairforcebase #truescarystoryCREDITS:Editor Gerard Giorgi-CollArtwork Steph LayImage CreditsKris Maddalena's graduation portrait: Kris Maddalena; used with permissionCover of The 13th Squadron: Unexplained Activity Inside the Keesler Air Force Base Triangle by Kris L. Maddalena, 2026: via AmazonPhotograph of Trump Village, Brooklyn, 2016: Hassan Tahir, via Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SAPhotograph of Fred and Donald Trump at Wollman Rink, Central Park, c. 1986: Bernard Gotfryd, via Wikimedia Commons; Public DomainPhotograph of Keesler Air Force Base in the early 1980s, showing “The Triangle” highlighted: Kris Maddalena; used with permissionPhotograph of Kris Maddalena operating radar equipment: Kris Maddalena; used with permissionDigital recreation of Shaare Zion Temple, Brooklyn, 1964: based on Samuel H. Gottscho photograph, Library of Congress; no known restrictions on publicationPhotograph of painted vessel from Jemdet Nasr, c. 3200–2900 BC, Ashmolean Museum: Zunkir, via Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SAPhotograph of the north transept rose window of Amiens Cathedral, France: Vassil, via Wikimedia Commons; Public DomainIllustration of an inverted pentagram with a goat's head, from La Clef de la Magie Noire (1897): Stanislas de Guaita, via Wikimedia Commons; Public DomainPhotograph of an American cockroach (Periplaneta americana): Gary Alpert, via Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SAPhotograph of the entrance to Biloxi National Cemetery: Eric Pendergrass, via Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SACover of MUFON UFO Journal, No. 279, July 1991: MUFON Project Aquarius archiveArticle on UFO sightings in Mississippi, October 1973: The Clarion-Ledger, via Newspapers.com
When you think of the name of writer Ben Steed, the chances are, you'll think of the three episodes he wrote for Blake's 7. Maybe you know his work from 80s ferry-based soap Triangle. Or, perhaps, you might remember his ITV sci-fi kids show Kappatoo. But did you know he had a script for Doctor Who under consideration for Season 21? Well, now you do! Courtesy of our friend Richard Bignell, we present Ben's story, The Circus of Destiny, with his outline brought to life by our talented team of readers. Then, we discuss the story and decide whether it was the right decision not to produce it for television. Let us know what you think!
Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 214 of Wrestling Tonight begins with Sami Zayn shocking CM Punk in Mexico City to become WWE Champion for the second time, with a chaotic finish involving Kevin Owens, Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae. With Roman Reigns vs. Sami Zayn now reportedly being discussed for Crown Jewel in Riyadh, we look at what WWE's latest championship change could actually mean for Sami Zayn's second reign. Roman Reigns survived Penta in front of a Mexico City crowd that desperately wanted the upset, and we question whether WWE passed on the perfect opportunity to create one of those moments people would remember for years. Roman Reigns now moves directly into a World Heavyweight Championship program with LA Knight for Money in the Bank. Another surprising championship change came in Chile as Stephanie Vaquer defeated Liv Morgan to regain the Women's World Championship in her home country before WWE immediately carried the story into Raw. We discuss why the unusual live event title change worked and where the Liv Morgan rivalry goes from here. Outside WWE, Fightful Select reports Ilja Dragunov is coming to AEW following the expiration of his WWE contract. The fit inside the ring feels obvious, but how Tony Khan introduces and positions Ilja Dragunov on such a deep roster could determine whether this becomes one of AEW's most important recent additions. We also break down Triplemania 34 and the numbers coming out of WWE and AAA's biggest weekend, including the massive digital performance of El Grande Americano vs. Dominik Mysterio. At the same time, CMLL countered Triplemania at Arena México with an international card featuring talent from AEW, NJPW and Stardom, creating a fascinating look at the two very different alliances developing around Mexican wrestling. Plus, AEW honors Andy Williams, Triangle of Madness continue their run as champions in Stardom, AEW sets a loaded November with Blood & Guts, Full Gear and the Continental Classic, and Bronson Reed finally addresses the unscripted moment with Oba Femi that reportedly caught WWE off guard. Episode 214 covers a huge week across WWE, AEW, AAA, CMLL and Stardom, with major championship changes, a potentially significant AEW signing and plenty of questions about where everything goes next.
If you're in the market for a car, one of the first questions you'll face is whether to buy new or used. While most people focus on the sticker price, the financing side of the equation can have just as much impact on your monthly payment and overall cost. Links: Looking for financing options? Check out our competitive auto rates Check out TCU University for financial education tips and resources! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! Learn more about Triangle Credit Union Transcript: Welcome to Money Tip Tuesday from the Making Money Personal podcast. In this tip, we're talking about one of the biggest financial decisions many of us make outside of buying a home: purchasing a vehicle. We're going to break down the pros and cons of financing a new versus used vehicle and share some helpful statistics that could save you money. Let's start with new vehicles. The biggest advantage of buying new is predictability. New cars typically come with manufacturer warranties, the latest safety technology, and little to no maintenance concerns for the first several years. When it comes to financing, new vehicles often qualify for lower interest rates than used vehicles because lenders view them as less risky. The Federal Reserve's auto loan data continues to show that financing costs for new vehicles generally run lower than rates offered on used vehicles. But there is a tradeoff. Vehicle prices remain historically high. Industry data shows the average new vehicle transaction price is around $49,000, while the average used vehicle sells for roughly $26,000. That's a difference of more than $20,000. And then there's depreciation. A new vehicle begins losing value the moment you drive it off the lot. While depreciation varies by make and model, it's often the largest hidden cost of buying new. Now let's talk about used vehicles. The biggest benefit is affordability. A lower purchase price usually means a smaller loan amount, a lower monthly payment, and potentially less money spent over the life of the loan. You'll also avoid the steepest depreciation that typically occurs during a vehicle's first few years. However, used vehicles can come with higher financing rates and potentially more maintenance expenses as the vehicle ages. There's another factor worth mentioning. Cox Automotive, the largest automotive technology and services provider, reports that it expects used vehicle prices to remain relatively stable, and wholesale used vehicle values have even shown modest increases due to strong consumer demand and limited supply. That means finding a great deal on a quality used vehicle may require a little extra research and patience. Whether you're shopping for new or used, here are three questions to ask yourself: First: How long do I plan to keep this vehicle? If you tend to drive your cars for 10 years or longer, paying more upfront for a new vehicle may make sense because you'll spread that cost over many years of ownership. Second: What's more important: payment or total cost? A lower payment can be attractive, but extending your loan term can significantly increase the total amount paid in interest. Third: How much vehicle can I comfortably afford? Financial experts often recommend keeping total transportation costs, including the loan payment, insurance, fuel, and maintenance, within a reasonable percentage of your monthly income. Wallet Hub reports a percentage of around 10%-15% towards transportation as ideal for a healthy budget. Remember, just because you qualify for a certain loan amount doesn't necessarily mean that's what fits comfortably into your budget. Financing Tips for Any Vehicle Purchase Before you head to the dealership, consider these money-saving tips: Check your credit score before applying. Get pre-approved for financing so you understand your budget. Compare loan offers from multiple lenders. Focus on the total loan cost, not just the monthly payment. Consider refinancing later if your credit improves or rates decrease. Even a small difference in your interest rate can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars over the life of your loan. At the end of the day, there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer. A new vehicle may offer lower financing rates, warranty protection, and the latest features. A used vehicle may provide substantial savings and a lower overall investment. The key is understanding the full financial picture, including the purchase price, financing costs, depreciation, and long-term ownership expenses. Remember, Triangle's team is always available and willing to help you find the right financing option for your next car purchase. You're welcome to visit any local branch or contact us online or over the phone.
The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast is going to cover Midwestern skiing whether you like it or not. Don't worry, Colorad-Bro, it's your turn tomorrow.Welcome to the Storm's short-form, news-focused podcast. Don't worry, I will still write newsletters too. To browse a (robot-generated) podcast transcript, click the “transcript” button above - click on any block of text and the audio will jump to that point in the conversation. Paid subscribers can leave a comment in the article below, or by joining The Storm's chat (also below). I'll respond to some comments in the next episode, which is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 15.The Zoom transcript (click “transcript” above for the Substack transcript, which will zoom to any point in the video when you click on the associated text block; timestamps below DO NOT MATCH THE VIDEO)Stuart Winchester: Welcome to the Storm! I'm your host, Stuart Winchester. It is Monday, September 14th, 2026. Welcome to week two of the New Look Storm Skiing Podcast. If you missed last week, I am still doing the longer form pod.00:15:53.000 --> 00:16:08.000Stuart Winchester: But I'm cutting way back on the frequency of those. Instead, I am doing a shorter, news-focused pod that I release more often, and whenever possible, that I release the same day that I record it.00:16:08.000 --> 00:16:11.000Stuart Winchester: And the reason that I'm doing that is because…00:16:11.000 --> 00:16:19.000Stuart Winchester: the world has changed a lot since 2019, when I launched the Storm Skiing podcast, and when I launched it, there really wasn't anything quite like…00:16:19.000 --> 00:16:26.000Stuart Winchester: what I was doing with the long-form audio stories of a ski area's background.00:16:27.000 --> 00:16:29.000Stuart Winchester: I've done a couple hundred episodes at this point.00:16:29.000 --> 00:16:31.000Stuart Winchester: I feel like…00:16:31.000 --> 00:16:47.000Stuart Winchester: They're evergreen. But what they don't allow me to do is to really talk about what's happening in a ski area right now. Uh Especially when there's a lot of things happening and there's a lot of pieces and parts shuffling around as there is right now in the Midwest.00:16:47.000 --> 00:16:51.000Stuart Winchester: with multi-mountain passes. So, what I'm doing…00:16:51.000 --> 00:17:06.000Stuart Winchester: is I'm trying out a little bit of a new format today. The format… we're gonna experiment, we're gonna play around with it. Sometimes there'll be a guest off the top, sometimes I'll have a take off the top, uh, sometimes I'll have a guest on for a longer period, and that's gonna be the case today.00:17:06.000 --> 00:17:22.000Stuart Winchester: Because right now there is so much happening in the Midwest with multi mountain passes and different mountains leaving and joining is completely changing the landscape there. So I want to bring in someone to talk to us at length about that. We'll do a couple other fun things as well.00:17:22.000 --> 00:17:24.000Stuart Winchester: Let's bring…00:17:25.000 --> 00:17:27.000Stuart Winchester: I'm in now.00:17:32.000 --> 00:17:35.000Stuart Winchester: And there he is. Can you hear me, Matthew?00:17:32.000 --> 00:17:34.000Matthew Zabransky: Hey, how's it going, Stuart?00:17:34.000 --> 00:17:36.000Matthew Zabransky: I can.00:17:35.000 --> 00:17:41.000Stuart Winchester: Oh, I can't hear you. All right. This is a flub, and this is why I haven't heard her.00:17:40.000 --> 00:17:41.000Matthew Zabransky: Thank you.00:17:42.000 --> 00:17:45.000Stuart Winchester: Because I am not that smart.00:17:46.000 --> 00:17:49.000Stuart Winchester: Okay, you there?00:17:48.000 --> 00:17:50.000Matthew Zabransky: Can you hear me?00:17:49.000 --> 00:17:52.000Stuart Winchester: Oh, yes, I can. Look at that.00:17:50.000 --> 00:17:54.000Matthew Zabransky: Okay, perfect.00:17:52.000 --> 00:18:07.000Stuart Winchester: The technology known as headphones. Matthew, this is why you're the production guy, and I generally stick to writing, because I'm an idiot. Alright, I want to introduce today the founder of MidwestSkiers.com.00:18:07.000 --> 00:18:13.000Stuart Winchester: He founded that in 2018, and in 2020, founded MWS Productions.00:18:13.000 --> 00:18:29.000Stuart Winchester: He is making all the Midwest content that I was dying for in the 1990s when I was a teenager living and skiing in Michigan, and the ski mags would completely ignore the region and maybe mention Boyne Mountain or Luton once per year, but he makes.00:18:19.000 --> 00:18:20.000Matthew Zabransky: Okay.00:18:29.000 --> 00:18:38.000Stuart Winchester: Top quality content. I link to it all the time in my stuff because no one else quite does it, as well as Matthew Zabranski. Matthew, welcome to The Storm. How you doing today?00:18:37.000 --> 00:18:56.000Matthew Zabransky: I am doing fantastic. Stuart, thank you, first of all, for the opportunity, but more importantly, for also repping the Midwest. I think it's such an important, obviously, region, and you have ties to it, I obviously have ties to it as well, so it's great that we're getting recognition, not only, obviously, in our region now, but on the national, even international scale, so…00:18:56.000 --> 00:19:00.000Matthew Zabransky: Thank you so much for doing that. I appreciate it. I'm excited to be here.00:18:59.000 --> 00:19:08.000Stuart Winchester: Yeah, I love covering the Midwest, Matthew, and I still make it a point to go back and take a Midwest trip every year, because there's…00:19:00.000 --> 00:19:01.000Matthew Zabransky: Thank you.00:19:08.000 --> 00:19:27.000Stuart Winchester: when I'm doing this podcast, there's nothing quite like making relationships, like showing up at, you know, a 200 vertical foothill in the boondocks in Minnesota. People are like, okay, I'll talk to this guy, even though, you know, I've never heard of him. So, but you are 100% Midwest-focused. I cover it where I can and whenever I can.00:19:20.000 --> 00:19:21.000Matthew Zabransky: Mm-hmm.00:19:25.000 --> 00:19:26.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah.00:19:27.000 --> 00:19:37.000Stuart Winchester: There is so much happening in the Midwest that we could talk about. I really want to focus today on multi-mountain passes. So…00:19:32.000 --> 00:19:34.000Matthew Zabransky: Okay.00:19:36.000 --> 00:19:37.000Matthew Zabransky: Mm-hmm.00:19:37.000 --> 00:19:53.000Stuart Winchester: I'll start by, I'll just set this up and then I'll, and then I'll, I'll let you comment on it. So if you go back about 10 years, there was nothing in the Midwest on multi mountain passes. You know, Vale had started to add a few things to Epic Pass and B Brighton and Afton Alps and Wilmot and such.00:19:53.000 --> 00:20:03.000Stuart Winchester: But the real inflection point came in 2019, when IndiePass came along. 2018, Icon added a couple things. So, right now, I'll give you some stats.00:20:03.000 --> 00:20:09.000Stuart Winchester: Of the 124 ski areas that I have inventoried in the Midwest, that you might have a different count.00:20:08.000 --> 00:20:10.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah.00:20:09.000 --> 00:20:15.000Stuart Winchester: They're 117 of those are public. 89 of those are public with aerial lifts.00:20:15.000 --> 00:20:28.000Stuart Winchester: 58 of those, although there's a couple that are just surface toes only, so 58 ski areas in the Midwest are now on a national multi-mountain ski pass. 10 on Epic.00:20:28.000 --> 00:20:32.000Stuart Winchester: 11 on Icon, 37 for Indy. So, so to start out with, Matthew.00:20:32.000 --> 00:20:34.000Stuart Winchester: How has…00:20:34.000 --> 00:20:47.000Stuart Winchester: the acceptance of the Midwest by multi-mountain national passes change the calculus for skiers as they're planning out their winter in the Midwest, compared to what it was for most of history up until just a few years ago?00:20:47.000 --> 00:21:02.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah, it's changed dramatically. It's even going back a little bit further. I think the first initial, if you look at the statistics and you obviously know all this offhand, but back when you go back to Vail's acquisition of Wilmont, Afton.00:21:02.000 --> 00:21:19.000Matthew Zabransky: Brighton back in like 2012. I mean, that's really what started to to kick off this like idea of like. Maybe the Midwest has some legs in it, as far as like developing skiers, and then, you know, bringing them into a pass portfolio that could bring them out west. So that was the very early set, you know, early iteration of this. And then, obviously, as we went along, there wasn't.00:21:19.000 --> 00:21:37.000Matthew Zabransky: too many options outside of just the epic pass. But then, like you mentioned, Indie Pass came in, and I knew, and it's you know, as we dive into this, I do want to do a little disclosure here, and like Indie Pass was my very 1st client from a production side of things. So Doug and I, because I I saw the opportunity like there was an absolute gold mine here. I'm like.00:21:31.000 --> 00:21:32.000Stuart Winchester: Mmhm.00:21:32.000 --> 00:21:33.000Stuart Winchester: Mmhm.00:21:37.000 --> 00:21:55.000Matthew Zabransky: Because I got to travel around, that's why I started MidwestGears.com, because we were… we were traveling for my wife's job all over the Midwest, and every time we'd go to a new city, Columbus, Akron, I'd be a pass holder at one of these little ski areas, and I'd be like, holy crap, there's a lot of them here, no one's talking about them.00:21:55.000 --> 00:22:15.000Matthew Zabransky: But you know, once you start to realize there was this many, then you're then you're starting to think, okay, like, why isn't somebody coming in here and starting to develop a past that could actually stand on its own. And that's what we've seen the last, I would say, 5 to 10 years. Specifically, we've seen more people traveling around in the Midwest. You'll catch people at any stereo across the Midwest. That's not their home hill, and that's not how it used.00:22:15.000 --> 00:22:27.000Matthew Zabransky: you go ski or one little local place for the most part, you might do your weekend trip up to Boyne or something, but you would never catch people going to some of these really small places, you know, outside of just the local crew there, so it's been really cool to watch people.00:22:27.000 --> 00:22:45.000Matthew Zabransky: travel and discover, more importantly, the different areas, uh, throughout the Midwest. I think a lot of that had to do with IndyPass's push in the Midwest, because, as we're gonna talk about here in a second, it was an absolute auto-buy. Like, there was not even a question about it. From the day it started, when it was, you know, what was that, $99?00:22:45.000 --> 00:23:02.000Matthew Zabransky: up until even just the last year. It was like you almost just were gonna if you lived in the Midwest, and you like skiing, and you don't. You know you like traveling around checking out new things. There was no reason not to buy it. You'd be silly, basically not to, just because how much saturation there was in the Midwest, which I think is going to lead us into our next conversation a little bit here.00:23:02.000 --> 00:23:04.000Stuart Winchester: Yeah, so, so the…00:23:04.000 --> 00:23:15.000Stuart Winchester: Just being on the ground, before we get to the shuffling around, you know, I'd imagine you're pretty connected with a lot of pretty hardcore skiers, pretty frequent skiers.00:23:11.000 --> 00:23:13.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah.00:23:15.000 --> 00:23:17.000Stuart Winchester: How much has…00:23:17.000 --> 00:23:24.000Stuart Winchester: that a… a season… a multi-mountain pass becomes something that the person in the Midwest just…00:23:24.000 --> 00:23:40.000Stuart Winchester: considers or, or automatically buys it as compared to several years ago where you might buy your local season pass, but, but you, you probably, like you said, you wouldn't go around. And when I lived in the Midwest, actually, I always appreciated how close the areas were, so I would just kind of bounce around a lot for.00:23:34.000 --> 00:23:36.000Matthew Zabransky: Mm-hmm.00:23:40.000 --> 00:23:46.000Stuart Winchester: for deal days or whatever, back when those were still a thing. But how automatic has it become?00:23:41.000 --> 00:23:42.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah.00:23:46.000 --> 00:24:01.000Matthew Zabransky: Very. I mean, there's people that have been buying the IndyPass specifically now. Up until this season, it was like they were probably on their fifth year of doing it and just continue to. And to be honest, there wasn't any reason not to because the pricing has stayed relatively affordable.00:24:01.000 --> 00:24:17.000Matthew Zabransky: they keep they kept strengthening their pro, their their product. I mean, like they just kept adding more ski areas in the Midwest. And so in in a lot of times the pass would pay itself off within a couple of visits based off of some of the redemption rates that you'd be getting at some somewhere like Lutz and Snow River.00:24:17.000 --> 00:24:34.000Matthew Zabransky: um, those are all, like, you know, $100 tickets, so you buy… you go there once or twice, you get two days of each of them, and basically that's already done. So if you already had one of those trips kind of on there, and if you lived in Chicago, you're going to Granite Peak usually once or twice a year. If you lived in Minnesota, you're going to Lutz.00:24:34.000 --> 00:24:52.000Matthew Zabransky: So it almost became this thing. And then you shuffle in like nubs, knob, and all that. So it it very much was like, yeah, we're gonna buy it every single year, you know, we might not. And some people are hardcore and going to all the places they could. And some people were just, you know. Hey? I'm gonna buy it because I'm gonna go for a weekend, so I might as well. And then I have this option of going some other places.00:24:46.000 --> 00:24:47.000Stuart Winchester: Mmhm.00:24:52.000 --> 00:25:03.000Matthew Zabransky: it was huge. I mean, I don't… of course, I don't have any of the IndyPass numbers, but I would… I would venture to say that the Midwest had to be a very big portion of their portfolio from the sales and redemption standpoint.00:25:03.000 --> 00:25:20.000Stuart Winchester: So the traditional numbers that Indy has given me, and it's been a couple years since Doug Fish provided these round numbers to me, but he told me about half of their sales came in New England, and 25% came in the Midwest, which is a really big number for a national pass. So you figured the other quarter were coming from somewhere else.00:25:04.000 --> 00:25:05.000Matthew Zabransky: Thank you.00:25:15.000 --> 00:25:16.000Matthew Zabransky: Cool.00:25:17.000 --> 00:25:19.000Matthew Zabransky: For… yeah.00:25:20.000 --> 00:25:25.000Stuart Winchester: I always give Doug Fish credit, because he's a Pacific Northwest guy, and…00:25:25.000 --> 00:25:40.000Stuart Winchester: Western skiers just love to hate on the Midwest. Everyone loves to hate on the Midwest. It's like the national pastime. It's like the safe thing to make fun of, and you know, I hope you take that personally, because I always do, and I really appreciated that Doug.00:25:30.000 --> 00:25:32.000Matthew Zabransky: Is…00:25:37.000 --> 00:25:38.000Matthew Zabransky: I do.00:25:40.000 --> 00:25:55.000Stuart Winchester: Included the Midwest from the start. That first year in 2019, he had Little Switz, he had Crystal, he had Cabre Fay, he had a bunch of other ski areas. Really got big in 2020 when he added Lutzen and Granite Peak. Now, I always say his insight was…00:25:44.000 --> 00:25:45.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah.00:25:55.000 --> 00:26:02.000Stuart Winchester: that Doug's great insight with the IndyPass was realizing there was value in the mountains that are not.00:26:02.000 --> 00:26:08.000Stuart Winchester: super destinations when you put them all together for skiers across the country. He also…00:26:05.000 --> 00:26:07.000Matthew Zabransky: Mm-hmm.00:26:08.000 --> 00:26:23.000Stuart Winchester: the fact that he extended that to the Midwest is huge, because, yes, I… so, before Icon started adding in into the Midwest, which we'll talk about in a minute, I would always say, Indy Pass is the pass to go to in the Midwest, no one else has anything, and everyone would always say, oh, wait, Epic has 10 mountains. I was like.00:26:14.000 --> 00:26:16.000Matthew Zabransky: Thank you.00:26:17.000 --> 00:26:18.000Matthew Zabransky: Okay.00:26:23.000 --> 00:26:34.000Stuart Winchester: But the Midwest is gigantic. Unless you live in Ohio, they're very spread out, and they're near cities, and there are actually mountains in the Midwest that are more…00:26:34.000 --> 00:26:44.000Stuart Winchester: of, of what you would consider, like, regional destinations. And that, that's your Boyne, Nubs, Lutsen, uh, even, even Spira with the bigger, uh, all the stuff over in the UP.00:26:37.000 --> 00:26:38.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah.00:26:44.000 --> 00:26:57.000Stuart Winchester: So Indy really collected them all together, and it was almost too good to be true, because they had over 40 ski areas in the Midwest. Talk about Indy at its peak.00:26:57.000 --> 00:27:02.000Stuart Winchester: And how great of a pass that was for the Midwest here.00:26:58.000 --> 00:26:59.000Matthew Zabransky: Okay.00:27:00.000 --> 00:27:17.000Matthew Zabransky: It was too great. We're going to get into this, I'm sure, but I think that's part of the reason for the course correction. There was a moment two or three years ago when I literally turned to Nick, my associate who edits for me and stuff, and I said, with some of the additions they announced at that time, I said.00:27:05.000 --> 00:27:06.000Stuart Winchester: Mmhm.00:27:17.000 --> 00:27:33.000Matthew Zabransky: this is too saturated like it's got to fix itself at some point like it's just. It's too good of a value, and like for skiers, we like anybody that was buying the passes like this is amazing. It makes it like again. It's an auto buy like, why wouldn't you do this? But I knew that this time was going to come at some point. But I'm you know, at least we got to.00:27:18.000 --> 00:27:20.000Stuart Winchester: Yeah.00:27:33.000 --> 00:27:50.000Matthew Zabransky: to see what it like. The peak of that was for a little while. We got a couple of years. We've got to be happy for that, to be honest. We're starting to see some of those what I'll call course corrections now and and we're going to continue to see this. I mean, you know that every every year it's going to be something new. Someone's changing. It's just kind of the nature of the business. But.00:27:50.000 --> 00:28:02.000Matthew Zabransky: it was not a shock to me when, um, when these changes were announced, uh, both in the spring and then more recently in the last few weeks and stuff, so it wasn't… I kind of saw it coming, it was just a matter of, like, when was it gonna happen.00:28:02.000 --> 00:28:14.000Stuart Winchester: So everyone left… they seemed as though… Epic and Icon seemed like they were just leaving the Midwest to Indy, to take. And I've always thought that Icon's original sin was when they killed the Max Pass.00:28:06.000 --> 00:28:08.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah.00:28:14.000 --> 00:28:15.000Matthew Zabransky: Mm-hmm.00:28:14.000 --> 00:28:30.000Stuart Winchester: And launched the Icon Pass. They brought all the Powder Mountains, all the Boyne Mountains, uh, all the Intra West Mountains, but they didn't bring Granite Peak and Lutzen, which are the biggest ski areas or most modern, however, whatever metric you want to use in Minnesota and, and Wisconsin.00:28:26.000 --> 00:28:27.000Matthew Zabransky: Yep.00:28:30.000 --> 00:28:31.000Stuart Winchester: So…00:28:31.000 --> 00:28:46.000Stuart Winchester: for a long time, Indy just built up this huge coalition. Started to see some cracks last year. Icon had just two mountains, Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands, and honestly, and Boyne has never affirmed this to me, but my hunch is, Boyne said, include our mountains or you don't get Big Sky.00:28:39.000 --> 00:28:40.000Matthew Zabransky: Yep.00:28:46.000 --> 00:28:48.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah, yeah.00:28:46.000 --> 00:29:01.000Stuart Winchester: So, so, Icon was like, okay, I guess we'll add these stupid little things. Uh, which is not my opinion of them, but I think that's probably what they thought from Colorado, which is why they dropped Lutzen and Granite Peak. So, last year, we started to see the first crack in Indy's armor.00:28:52.000 --> 00:28:55.000Matthew Zabransky: I was like, don't do that.00:29:01.000 --> 00:29:02.000Matthew Zabransky: Mm.00:29:01.000 --> 00:29:12.000Stuart Winchester: when the Icon Pass… they call them bonus mountains, I call them two-day mountains, because that's what they are. If you have an Icon Pass, you get two days of these mountains. Uh, Buck Hill, Minnesota.00:29:06.000 --> 00:29:07.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah.00:29:12.000 --> 00:29:27.000Stuart Winchester: Uh joined the icon pass as a two day mountain, which for the listeners, that's no, you get no base pass access, you only get full icon access and there are holiday blackouts. So that's what the two day tier is. They added Buck Hill. Uh Indy said, no, you're not allowed to do that. Remove Buck Hill.00:29:27.000 --> 00:29:30.000Stuart Winchester: Uh, which is a great little, uh, you know.00:29:30.000 --> 00:29:34.000Stuart Winchester: kind of trainer hill outside of the Twin Cities.00:29:34.000 --> 00:29:40.000Stuart Winchester: And every square inch is used with very maximum effect. So Indy removed them.00:29:40.000 --> 00:29:53.000Stuart Winchester: Buck Hill has been on Icon, and that was sort of the first… when you first saw that, did you think, okay, here we go, Icon is finally starting to realize the value of the Midwest, and if not, what was the moment that you did think that they got it?00:29:53.000 --> 00:30:09.000Matthew Zabransky: I would, you know, the whole time I've been shaking my head a little bit because it's just ironic to me that Boeing, Boeing, one of the biggest companies in, you know, that started in the Midwest, that literally has its roots here. And I'm just shocked that Icon hasn't.00:30:09.000 --> 00:30:26.000Matthew Zabransky: made this push earlier, and it took this long. But that was like the 1st that was the 1st like mention of that. And the other connection that was really kind of just crazy to me is, there's so many people from the twin cities that go to Big Sky like a lot like you talk to people all over the place. They have cabins up there. They.00:30:23.000 --> 00:30:24.000Stuart Winchester: Yeah, so. Yeah.00:30:26.000 --> 00:30:27.000Stuart Winchester: Mmhm.00:30:26.000 --> 00:30:42.000Matthew Zabransky: They're traveling there all the time. It's a huge destination for specifically for Minnesota, it seems. So I was always thinking, man, like if they were just to strengthen this pass a little bit in the Midwest, give somebody a reason to, to jump on to the icon pass. They're probably going out to Big Sky anyway.00:30:42.000 --> 00:30:57.000Matthew Zabransky: now all of a sudden, you give them another reason to buy the full pass, you got some… some more local hills, some day… like, weekend trips, you can go up to Lutzen, things like that, and I think that's when… when Lutzen and those guys came on, that was, like, full-blown, that's gonna… that changes everything. Like, everything.00:30:57.000 --> 00:31:14.000Matthew Zabransky: As you know, the lake, Lake Michigan, is a huge divider for the eastern and the western side of what I'll call the Midwest. Basically, if you're on the eastern side of the lake, you're kind of going to stick to mostly your lower peninsula, maybe go up to the UP occasionally. But if you're on the western side over here, in the Minneapolis.00:31:14.000 --> 00:31:31.000Matthew Zabransky: Um, there was really no offerings for Icon, so it really made no sense at that point to buy an Icon Pass. You know, maybe Chicago, you drive up to Boeing, but you're kind of on that cusp there, where it's like, mmm… but I think once they strengthened it this past year, now it's like… it's a fair fight, in my opinion. Now we're.00:31:31.000 --> 00:31:46.000Matthew Zabransky: You know, which one is gonna make more sense for you, or your situation, which it was not, it didn't used to be that way, it just, there was never an opportunity for most people that were on this side of the lake, or in Minneapolis. Sometimes it didn't make sense, unless you're going out to, you know, Big Sky for a week and a half, it, you know.00:31:47.000 --> 00:31:50.000Stuart Winchester: Yeah, so just a little background for the listeners.00:31:48.000 --> 00:31:49.000Matthew Zabransky: Mm.00:31:50.000 --> 00:31:52.000Stuart Winchester: Boyne Mountain and and.00:31:52.000 --> 00:32:08.000Stuart Winchester: what they call the Highlands at Harbor Springs. I'll call it Boyne Highlands because no one knows what I'm talking about when I say the Highlands. So Boyne and Boyne Highlands are two of the nicer ski areas, more built up ski areas in Michigan, and they were long on Icon. Uh, Lutzen and Granite Peak.00:31:55.000 --> 00:31:58.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah, this…00:32:06.000 --> 00:32:07.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah.00:32:08.000 --> 00:32:14.000Stuart Winchester: that, uh, Midwest Family Ski Resorts, which owns Lutzen and Granite Peak, bought, immediately took.00:32:14.000 --> 00:32:25.000Stuart Winchester: four old riblet lifts, put in a high-speed six-pack, the first one in the UP. So, those three ski areas had been indie anchors in the Midwest for years.00:32:23.000 --> 00:32:24.000Matthew Zabransky: Okay.00:32:25.000 --> 00:32:30.000Stuart Winchester: This year, for 2026-27 winter, they're going as 5-7 day…00:32:30.000 --> 00:32:42.000Stuart Winchester: mountains each on Icon and Icon Base, and so they are leaving the Indy Pass as a result of that. Now, Icon has also added some more two-day mountains. I'm gonna put those to the side for a second.00:32:40.000 --> 00:32:42.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah.00:32:42.000 --> 00:32:50.000Stuart Winchester: How big of a loss was Lutsen and Granite Peak and Snow River for Indy Pass in the Midwest?00:32:51.000 --> 00:33:06.000Matthew Zabransky: It's it's an easy question. I mean the answer just like, go look at the comments on the thread when it was announced, and you could just read how an impactful it was. And I think that was my argument when people started talking about like, Oh, they're you know, hey? Like they're leaving. They're leaving us in the dust, and we we don't like them anymore.00:33:07.000 --> 00:33:29.000Matthew Zabransky: It's probably justified. If you guys are this upset about them leaving, it means they probably had a little more leverage than they should have in that past portfolio. And I think it to that. And again, I don't know that it needs, like, a passion never be so strong, in my opinion. And I'm talking about the business side of things. You're not talking about the skier. Trust me, if I was, like, just skiing Matthew, put my skiing thing on, I'd be like, yeah, absolutely.00:33:10.000 --> 00:33:12.000Stuart Winchester: Yeah.00:33:24.000 --> 00:33:25.000Stuart Winchester: Yeah.00:33:26.000 --> 00:33:28.000Stuart Winchester: Yeah.00:33:29.000 --> 00:33:49.000Matthew Zabransky: Uh, but from the business side, as an area owner, operator, you gotta look at it, like, what kind of value are we getting back out of this pass? Are we the ones carrying your product? Like, that's the other thing to think about, too, right? We don't… you don't always necessarily want to be the top dog in the pass lineup. Sometimes it works well, sometimes it doesn't. Uh, and in this case, I think that they…00:33:49.000 --> 00:33:56.000Matthew Zabransky: they were carrying that pass line up, and I think nothing speaks more to the volumes of how upset people were when they came off of the pass.00:33:56.000 --> 00:34:00.000Stuart Winchester: So we're… I've kind of looked at this as it's…00:34:00.000 --> 00:34:12.000Stuart Winchester: sucks for Indy, it's probably good for the consumer in the long run, because, like you said, you never want too much market concentration, so now you have… you have the Snow Pass coming up, which is… which is Snow Partners in two days…00:34:04.000 --> 00:34:05.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah.00:34:12.000 --> 00:34:28.000Stuart Winchester: at each mountain. There's none in the Midwest yet, but I suspect there may be at some point. Right now, they're mostly in the Northeast. And then you have Icon. So, before, I think a lot of people in Michigan probably had Icon, because you could use it for the Boynes, but like you said.00:34:28.000 --> 00:34:44.000Stuart Winchester: if you're not from the Midwest, you're probably just thinking it's like a big square, but there's a lake there, and you can't… I mean, you can take a ferry over it, but it takes all day, right? You have to go to Ludington, and it's like a whole thing, right? So really, you have Michigan, the Lower Peninsula, and then you kind.00:34:32.000 --> 00:34:33.000Matthew Zabransky: Yep.00:34:44.000 --> 00:34:58.000Stuart Winchester: Wisconsin. So, you live on the west side of that, I believe, like, around the Minnesota-Wisconsin line. How immediately did you see people say, okay, well, now, yeah, let's consider Icon that maybe never would have before?00:34:48.000 --> 00:34:49.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah.00:34:59.000 --> 00:35:04.000Matthew Zabransky: I think the original, like, when it first was announced, there was just a lot of, like.00:35:04.000 --> 00:35:17.000Matthew Zabransky: oh man, this sucks. Like, now what? You know, what do we do? Because the initial reaction was like, well, I'm not gonna auto-buy this now, I gotta think about it a little bit more. I'm curious because I haven't… it's still so fresh, to be honest, and I haven't, like.00:35:06.000 --> 00:35:07.000Stuart Winchester: Yeah.00:35:10.000 --> 00:35:12.000Stuart Winchester: Yeah.00:35:17.000 --> 00:35:32.000Matthew Zabransky: but to, like, really figure that question, like, the answer to that question out, but I have… the one thing I have been seeing is a lot more people starting to weigh those options, right? They're starting to look at the passes differently now. Now it's, like, not just, like, we're gonna pick up Indy automatically and, you know, whatever might throw a different pass on there. Now they.00:35:25.000 --> 00:35:26.000Stuart Winchester: Mmhm.00:35:32.000 --> 00:35:49.000Matthew Zabransky: think about, how am I using my pass? Am I going up to Lutzen for a weekend or 2? Does it make sense for me to just get an icon pass? Am I a pass holder at Lutzen, and want to add it on now that that's an option, and maybe do an out west trip, or if you're granted peak. So I'm starting to see more people analyzing.00:35:42.000 --> 00:35:44.000Stuart Winchester: Yeah. Okay.00:35:49.000 --> 00:36:03.000Matthew Zabransky: in an area where they haven't before. So I'll be curious to see this upcoming season will be a really good test to kind of figure out, like, where are those numbers starting to shift a little bit. But, um, from my first reaction is I have a feeling that there's gonna be a pretty big drop in IndyPass sales in the Midwest.00:36:03.000 --> 00:36:20.000Matthew Zabransky: For that reasoning. Um, and then I do think there's gonna be a bit of a spike, um, in, in IconPass sales. I don't think it's gonna obviously affect much on the Michigan side, Lower Peninsula side of things. I think that'll stay pretty stable. But I think this side, for sure, this market, Minneapolis specifically, a little bit of Chicago.00:36:20.000 --> 00:36:25.000Matthew Zabransky: Um, but I would expect to see a pretty good little spike in sales on the IconPass side.00:36:25.000 --> 00:36:35.000Stuart Winchester: So, Lutzen and Granite Peak, I think, huge losses for India. Snow River, less so, just because Powderhorn is right next door, and it's kind of the same size, and it's, you know, gets the same s.00:36:29.000 --> 00:36:30.000Matthew Zabransky: Mm.00:36:30.000 --> 00:36:32.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah.00:36:35.000 --> 00:36:53.000Stuart Winchester: Continued building by Icon after that announcement, and, and some, and some continued bleeding by Indy. So, so Icon had a Giants Ridge, which is an excellent ski area up in Minnesota. It's, it's kind of in the middle of nowhere, but it's worth it. Uh, Devil's Head, which is a nice, uh, Madison ski area, and then.00:36:44.000 --> 00:36:45.000Matthew Zabransky: Yep.00:36:53.000 --> 00:37:10.000Stuart Winchester: in Michigan left Indy to join the Icon today, so those all joined Icon today. And then Indy also lost Little Switzerland, Nordic Mountain, and Crystal Ridge in Wisconsin. As of now, they are passless. So, you know, those are small ski areas, but they're really important sort of urban.00:37:10.000 --> 00:37:21.000Stuart Winchester: collectors, but do you worry, Matthew, and I'll say, Indy still has 37 ski areas in the Midwest, but do you worry that their coalition is splintering a little bit, starting to fall apart?00:37:16.000 --> 00:37:17.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah.00:37:21.000 --> 00:37:40.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah, a little bit. So I'm going to dance around this as carefully as I can because I have connections with all these owners, operators, and I talk to them on a regular basis, so I kind of know more than I probably should. But I'll try to navigate this the best that I can.00:37:35.000 --> 00:37:36.000Stuart Winchester: Yep.00:37:40.000 --> 00:37:56.000Matthew Zabransky: with… when IndyPass started, Doug Fish and the team did a really nice job of making sure that when they signed a ski area on, that they were being very, very intentional about its location, what… who was serving, and then when they would add another person on, a lot of times they would even approach.00:37:56.000 --> 00:38:04.000Matthew Zabransky: some of the nearby ski areas, and be like, hey, we're adding so-and-so, or making sure that those partnerships were all, you know.00:38:04.000 --> 00:38:22.000Matthew Zabransky: You're not too close where you're starting to monopolize business in different ways. I'll talk a little bit more about this in a second. So that was the approach for many, many years. However, I noticed a pretty big change a handful of years ago when it became more about a statistical difference than building those partnerships and.00:38:22.000 --> 00:38:41.000Matthew Zabransky: making those owners feel valued, if that makes sense. So it was like, okay, how can we just continue to pump numbers, get more? And in that process, what happened was a lot of ski areas in a small geographical area. And why has that caused a lot of issues for owners and operators? Is the idea of the IndyPass was, yeah.00:38:41.000 --> 00:38:50.000Matthew Zabransky: to create value with a portfolio of ski areas across the Midwest to rival that of, like, you know, other multi-mountain passes.00:38:50.000 --> 00:39:06.000Matthew Zabransky: Um, but what some of the owners and operators were starting to see was that instead of skiers buying a season pass at their local ski area, what they would do is buy the Indy Pass, ski two days at the ski area that would have been their local ski area, and then.00:39:01.000 --> 00:39:03.000Stuart Winchester: Mmhm.00:39:06.000 --> 00:39:22.000Matthew Zabransky: You know, in some cases, like in the Twin Cities, you have a handful that are within a two hour drive. So then it became this thing of like, oh, we're starting to see RR like personal season passes drop for then people that are using IndiePass redemptions to treat it as if it were basically a season pass.00:39:10.000 --> 00:39:12.000Stuart Winchester: Mmhm.00:39:22.000 --> 00:39:40.000Matthew Zabransky: I'm summarizing a lot there. There's a lot, like, to dive into, like, the details, but I can't, unfortunately, go into too much of that. But I think you can probably get the idea of why that was a little bit frustrating for some, um, owners and operators. So they really had to take a deep dive into some of those numbers and start to look at, like.00:39:24.000 --> 00:39:25.000Stuart Winchester: Yes.00:39:25.000 --> 00:39:26.000Stuart Winchester: Okay.00:39:29.000 --> 00:39:30.000Stuart Winchester: Mm-hmm.00:39:40.000 --> 00:39:50.000Matthew Zabransky: Where are these people coming from? How are the redemptions being used? And then, you know, how is this pass either, you know, net positive or net negative for us? And, you know, I always tell everybody, it's…00:39:50.000 --> 00:40:00.000Matthew Zabransky: the ski business is, you know, Stuart, is just a very, very low margin business, and it is a business. Like, at the end of the day, like, they have to treat it like…00:40:00.000 --> 00:40:22.000Matthew Zabransky: you know, like you gotta find out where you're losing money, or is there opportunity? And that assessment has to happen on a yearly basis. And sometimes when they run it for their business, they might be finding out that this might not be a great option for them. Or maybe it was, and things have changed. And now it's not so. It's an ongoing assessment. And like I was mentioning earlier, this is going to be a game that is going to play out over the next 10 years, probably where people are going to be switching teams all the time. And.00:40:22.000 --> 00:40:28.000Matthew Zabransky: and just get used to it. I mean, this is gonna be the way it is, unfortunately or fortunately, you know.00:40:26.000 --> 00:40:31.000Stuart Winchester: If you're Indy, what's your next move to try to build your coalition back up?00:40:31.000 --> 00:40:49.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah, I think the biggest thing they need to do is get some sort of anchor on this side of the lake. I mean, you've got Nub's Knob on Lower Peninsula, which is a great offering. I think that that really does anchor that side for sure. Over here, you gotta start eyeing up some areas that would serve as that anchor ski area. I know Whitecap was added.00:40:37.000 --> 00:40:38.000Stuart Winchester: Mmhm.00:40:49.000 --> 00:41:04.000Matthew Zabransky: Um, which is good, but I think, like, you gotta think about, you know, what is that replacement for? You know, what is that replacement for Granite Peak? And it immediately comes to mind, like, a Cascade, right? Or one of those. And we all know, like, it's just gonna be a tough sale for some of these operations, because it's always that, like.00:40:59.000 --> 00:41:00.000Stuart Winchester: Yeah, I think so.00:41:04.000 --> 00:41:09.000Matthew Zabransky: If you're an anchor skier, you've probably got a good operation and a good thing going already, so…00:41:09.000 --> 00:41:29.000Matthew Zabransky: you know, what is the pitch? Why should I join your indie pass? So it's always this give and take a little bit, but, you know, given that we've had a bunch of ski areas now come off of indie, there might be an opportunity to fill that little bit of a void and be kind of that new anchor spot that would then highlight that side of the lake. I don't know. It'll be curious to see kind of how things play out, but.00:41:29.000 --> 00:41:37.000Matthew Zabransky: Um, I think we'll see a little bit of this course correction go on for the next year or two, and then I think maybe we'll see some moves in the future. It's hard to say.00:41:36.000 --> 00:41:43.000Stuart Winchester: That was really good, so I'm gonna extend that question. If you're Icon, what's your next move in the Midwest, and if you're Epic?00:41:45.000 --> 00:42:02.000Matthew Zabransky: If if I'm icon, what I'm circling right now to be quite frank is somewhere in the Chicagoland area. There's an opportunity there, and I don't, you know, of course. What is it? We don't know, but I think if you could add an offering like a full offering to which is a little bit tricky to do. But yeah, like you think of something like.00:42:02.000 --> 00:42:24.000Matthew Zabransky: Cascade, Devil's Head, one of those areas, if you can get it into, like, a full area where you can now grab that Chicago market and have it really well solidified, because right now you're kind of in a, you know, it's about four hours from up to Granite Peak, and then Boeing the other way is something like that, five or something. So you're kind of in that weird dead zone there, so I think there's still a huge opportunity to grab that market, which obviously is a huge market of skiers and s.00:42:13.000 --> 00:42:15.000Stuart Winchester: Mmhm.00:42:18.000 --> 00:42:20.000Stuart Winchester: Yep.00:42:24.000 --> 00:42:30.000Stuart Winchester: Mm-hmm. And if you're Epic, I mean, they have all city stuff, so what do you do if you're Epic?00:42:28.000 --> 00:42:29.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah.00:42:30.000 --> 00:42:49.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah, I mean, I think Epic's playing the card that they want. The one thing that I am curious to see with Epic is not necessarily that, it's what's gonna happen with some of these smaller regional ski areas that have kind of been left in the dust a little bit. Paley Peaks is the first one that comes to mind when you start to think about this Snow Creek.00:42:45.000 --> 00:42:46.000Stuart Winchester: Mmhm.00:42:49.000 --> 00:43:06.000Matthew Zabransky: These ones that are just kind of in no man's land a little bit. They kind of got brought in with the Peak Resorts acquisition. I'm not sure that they necessarily wanted some of these ski areas, but they came in as a package deal as part of that. So it's just gonna be kind of interesting to see. They need a lot of reinvestment over the next, you know.00:43:06.000 --> 00:43:23.000Matthew Zabransky: 10 to 15 years, for sure, if not even sooner than that. So it'll be curious to see kind of how they approach those sort of areas in those regions, because some of those are in their own land like there is no ski area relatively close to some of them, or a couple of hours to the nearest ski area. So it'll be curious to see how they leverage that going forward.00:43:23.000 --> 00:43:44.000Stuart Winchester: Yeah, Matthew, I could sink into that one for about two hours and we could have a talk. I'm going to have to bring you back for that one. But for now, let's move on. And some of the folks who may not be familiar with the Midwest, we're going to talk about some of our favorite Midwest ski areas in just a moment. First, I want to tell you that this podcast is brought to you today by Profile Search International.00:43:44.000 --> 00:44:03.000Stuart Winchester: Profile Search is the only talent acquisition firm in the entire world that is 100% focused on the ski industry. 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We'll, we'll start with five and, and, uh, and we'll take turns. Now, these are not what we think are the best necessarily because that's a whole different.00:44:43.000 --> 00:44:47.000Stuart Winchester: Conversation and I tried to think about.00:44:47.000 --> 00:44:59.000Stuart Winchester: If you've never skied the Midwest and are only going to ski here once in your life, where would I tell people to go? So, Matthew, I'll start with you. What is your number five favorite Midwest ski area and why?00:44:58.000 --> 00:45:14.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah. So I'll just just key this up with like, yeah, I agree with you. I went with kind of like I took an approach of uniqueness. There's different things that I enjoy about this years for different reasons, and I'll obviously unpack them as we kind of go through number 5 for me was perfect north slopes.00:45:06.000 --> 00:45:08.000Stuart Winchester: Mm-hmm.00:45:14.000 --> 00:45:15.000Stuart Winchester: Mmhm.00:45:14.000 --> 00:45:32.000Matthew Zabransky: And at its face, you might not think that that's… it's, you know, it's a ski area right outside of, uh, Cincinnati, um, and the southern tip of Indiana down there. And for, you know, for people that have never heard of it, they'd be like, why does this… why is this even on here? Uh, but the moment that you visit there, I think it all becomes very clear. Their throughput.00:45:32.000 --> 00:45:51.000Matthew Zabransky: their snowmaking capacity, their operations. It is a gold standard when we think of how to run a ski area in extremely challenging conditions and environments. Perfect North is the one that comes to mind. The way that they can move people through their rental department is phenomenal. The way that they can have a stable season based off of where they are.00:45:51.000 --> 00:46:08.000Matthew Zabransky: is just absolutely mind blowing. And they've been doing this since day one. So this isn't something that they have. You know they're new to. They've been doing this for many, many, many decades now at this point. So it's it's definitely worth a visit. Their train's really good as well. They have some Olympians that have come out of there just some some good stuff going down at at perfect north slopes.00:46:08.000 --> 00:46:23.000Stuart Winchester: I'm so glad you said Perfect North, because I did not include it on my list, but I think they are one of the best operators in the country. My number 5 is Chestnut, Illinois, and everyone's… you know why, but everyone's gonna say, Illinois? Like, what does it matter with you?00:46:20.000 --> 00:46:23.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah.00:46:23.000 --> 00:46:29.000Stuart Winchester: It is so unique, because you get up there, and it's about 500 vertical feet.00:46:29.000 --> 00:46:45.000Stuart Winchester: and you ski down to the freaking Mississippi River. It is… there is nothing else like that in American skiing. It is such a gorgeous view, and there's a train that goes by, and, and, and… the lift system is fantastic. Bunch of, you know, really maintained quads.00:46:45.000 --> 00:47:00.000Stuart Winchester: They have bars, which I like, which most Midwest ski areas don't, but they've retrofit them. Their grooming is phenomenal. Terrain's really good, steep and varied, and then one of the best things is on the backside, and the name of this probably is escaping me, it's like the backyard or something.00:46:47.000 --> 00:46:48.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah. Okay.00:46:58.000 --> 00:47:00.000Matthew Zabransky: Uh, far side.00:47:00.000 --> 00:47:15.000Stuart Winchester: Okay, yeah, so they have a terrain park that could be its own ski area, and it has a lift by itself, and so all the badly behaved teenagers go over there and throw cans around and smoke. Maybe it was just the day I was there.00:47:00.000 --> 00:47:02.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah.00:47:15.000 --> 00:47:20.000Stuart Winchester: Uh, but, but my number five is Chestnut, Illinois. Uh, number four, Matthew.00:47:20.000 --> 00:47:37.000Matthew Zabransky: This is gonna be. This is gonna be a deep cut here, and I'll give you my reasoning. So I'm a sucker for community rope toe ski places like it. It warms my heart every time every year there's at least one or 2 that I go to every time I show up. It's just the kids are so excited to show me around.00:47:23.000 --> 00:47:25.000Stuart Winchester: Okay.00:47:27.000 --> 00:47:29.000Stuart Winchester: Mm-hmm. Oh, love it.00:47:37.000 --> 00:47:38.000Stuart Winchester: Yeah. Okay.00:47:37.000 --> 00:48:00.000Matthew Zabransky: They're so passionate and it really brings me back to why skiing is important and what it really is about, right? We talk about the steeps and all this fun stuff all the time, but like when you go to these places, there's just to see a kid just in jeans or whatever it may be after school ripping down. It's so fun. So one of my favorite, if not my favorite rope to ski area in the entire Midwest is a place called Hickory Hills. It's in Traverse City.00:47:59.000 --> 00:48:00.000Stuart Winchester: Mmhm.00:48:00.000 --> 00:48:18.000Matthew Zabransky: It's a beautiful setting overlooking the bay, and they have just all ropes and one conveyor, and it's stacked. And it was one of the first ski areas in the Midwest to offer night skiing, which I thought was really, really cool as well. Obviously, not a lot of vertical, maybe 200 feet of vertical, depending on which rope you're going on, but it's one of those places you just show up.00:48:10.000 --> 00:48:12.000Stuart Winchester: Mm-hmm.00:48:18.000 --> 00:48:30.000Matthew Zabransky: And they've reinvested, as recently as 2018, they built a new lodge, new snowmaking, and you just show up there, and you're just like, it brings you back to that, like, oh yeah, this is some good skiing, like, just…00:48:30.000 --> 00:48:37.000Matthew Zabransky: fundamental, good stuff, you see kids ripping around after school, it's like, it's what I think of when I think of, uh, rope tow places.00:48:36.000 --> 00:48:42.000Stuart Winchester: And long live the rope tow. I mean, it is amazing that I think they run five or six there, right?00:48:42.000 --> 00:48:46.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah, I think they have six total, I believe, yeah.00:48:45.000 --> 00:48:59.000Stuart Winchester: Yeah, I've been there in the summer. I've never skied there. I used to ski at Sugarloaf down the… down the road till that went out of business. My number 4 is one you already mentioned, Matthew. Whitecap, Wisconsin. I just love this crazy ski area. It is…00:48:49.000 --> 00:48:51.000Matthew Zabransky: Yo.00:48:59.000 --> 00:49:04.000Stuart Winchester: I like to be confused when I'm skiing. I like it when a ski area…00:49:04.000 --> 00:49:05.000Matthew Zabransky: Okay.00:49:04.000 --> 00:49:22.000Stuart Winchester: Kind of hides its secrets and has lots of little trails and the trail map doesn't quite match up with the, with what you actually see. And, and there's lifts all over the place and there's little pockets and there's, you can tell that they don't care if you ski in the trees. And, and, and Whitecap is, is one of the most confusing ski areas I've, I've ever been to and I love.00:49:21.000 --> 00:49:23.000Matthew Zabransky: Okay.00:49:22.000 --> 00:49:40.000Stuart Winchester: it's in the great snow pocket off of Lake Superior, gets 200 or more inches of snow average per year, which is a good thing, because they don't have a lot of snowmaking, uh, there. But I really, really love Whitecap, and by the way, we did not share ours before, so we may have some crossover here. So, uh, what's your number 3, Matthew?00:49:38.000 --> 00:49:39.000Matthew Zabransky: Thank you.00:49:40.000 --> 00:49:55.000Matthew Zabransky: Number three, I am going with a ski area that I think people around here would know, but I think people on the other side of the lake would not. And it is going to be Welch Village. Welch Village is an area that just, you look at the numbers, you read the stats, and you're like, this place…00:49:50.000 --> 00:49:51.000Stuart Winchester: Mmm.00:49:55.000 --> 00:50:15.000Matthew Zabransky: cannot be that good. But it really is. It skis so much bigger than the stats suggest. I think it's about 300 feet of vertical. They have like 50 something runs. But I think what Welch Village has that a lot of skiers don't is the amount of terrain variation and stepping that they have is just phenomenal for beginners, and the fact that it's only about 40 minutes from the Twin Cities.00:50:15.000 --> 00:50:31.000Matthew Zabransky: is amazing. So they have basically a run for every progression. If you want super steep, now obviously it's only 300 feet of vertical, so it's gonna be a handful of turns, but they have that. If you want something very, very gently sloped, they got that, and basically everything in between. And it's just one of those areas that is a perfect.00:50:23.000 --> 00:50:24.000Stuart Winchester: Mmhm.00:50:31.000 --> 00:50:41.000Matthew Zabransky: Kind of like just outside the urban reach, right? It's not like in your backyard, but it's close enough where you can easily go for a few hours and just a perfect place to learn how to ski and snowboard.00:50:41.000 --> 00:50:57.000Stuart Winchester: Yeah, I love Welch Village. I was super impressed when I went there a few years ago, and it's not too far from Vail's Afton Alps, so you can do both in a day easily if you want to, but Welch Village, first-rate operation, absolutely one of the best in the Midwest. My number three is a nostalgia play, and I'm gonna say Boyne Mount.00:50:42.000 --> 00:50:44.000Matthew Zabransky: Okay.00:50:57.000 --> 00:51:13.000Stuart Winchester: The reason I love Boyne Mountain is not because of the fast lift, so they were the first six-pack in North America, and, you know, they put in the first eight-pack in the Midwest, and there's a lot of history there. The first chairlift in the world is there. They moved it from Sun Valley.00:51:13.000 --> 00:51:23.000Stuart Winchester: the single chair from Sun Valley back in the… in the 40s, and it's now the Hemlock double chair. But what I love Boyne Mountain is because when I… back in the 90s, when I lived in Michigan.00:51:23.000 --> 00:51:30.000Stuart Winchester: they would stay open into May. And back then, there was no social media, so no one knew about it, so I'd show up, and there would be…00:51:25.000 --> 00:51:26.000Matthew Zabransky: Mm-hmm.00:51:30.000 --> 00:51:47.000Stuart Winchester: not kidding, 10 people skiing, and they would be running that six-pack all day, and they would let it bump up, and just run idiots to light, and it's where I learned how to ski moguls, and I've always just been tremendously fond of Boyne for that reason. So while it is one of the nicest ski areas in the Midwest, just on its own terms.00:51:32.000 --> 00:51:34.000Matthew Zabransky: Thank you.00:51:47.000 --> 00:52:02.000Stuart Winchester: It's also very steep. It's just, I have that feeling of, you know, that memory of skiing in my t-shirt in May in 1996, you know, down the moguls at Boyne Mountain with five other people, and it was just, it's one of my favorite ski memories ever, and the fact that they.00:52:02.000 --> 00:52:13.000Stuart Winchester: empowered that and did that. When they lost money, there's no way they didn't lose money doing that. It just speaks a lot to the spirit that still animates that company, even though it's a bigger company now.00:52:06.000 --> 00:52:07.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah.00:52:13.000 --> 00:52:16.000Stuart Winchester: Number two for you, Matthew.00:52:16.000 --> 00:52:31.000Matthew Zabransky: We'll get to this, I'm sure, at the end, but it's cool to see some of that going full circle. I don't want to give too much away. We'll get into that in a second. Number two for me is a pick that I think is going to change a lot this year, specifically because of the new lift alignment, and that's Marquette Mountain.00:52:17.000 --> 00:52:19.000Stuart Winchester: Yeah, yeah, yeah.00:52:31.000 --> 00:52:32.000Stuart Winchester: Mmm.00:52:31.000 --> 00:52:50.000Matthew Zabransky: They have phenomenal terrain up there, they get great snow, and the thing that was always just missing was a little bit of polishing around the edges, and I think they're finally getting to that point now with, uh, you know, a lot of snowmaking investments over the last handful of years. This new chair from Dolphin Meyer, uh, triple gonna run up basically the center of the ski area, and I think it's really gonna change the way that this.00:52:50.000 --> 00:53:07.000Matthew Zabransky: Uh, previously, it was divided into kind of two almost separate pods. It kind of had this weird split down the middle. It was kind of hard to navigate. But given that this one's gonna go right up to the center there, you're gonna be able to get full top-to-bottom access a lot more easily, be able to access a lot more of the terrain across the port, the entire, you know, trail map off the front side there.00:52:54.000 --> 00:52:55.000Stuart Winchester: Mmhm.00:53:07.000 --> 00:53:23.000Matthew Zabransky: and I think it's 1 of those that like it. This they have the terrain, and there's not many areas in the Midwest that have the terrain. It's usually the other way where it's like, Yeah, okay, we have. You know the infrastructure. We have the location, but we don't have the steeps, or we don't have the trees, or whatever it may be.00:53:15.000 --> 00:53:16.000Stuart Winchester: Okay.00:53:18.000 --> 00:53:20.000Stuart Winchester: Mmhm.00:53:23.000 --> 00:53:34.000Matthew Zabransky: It's a Marquette, good city up there in the UP, really the only major city in the UP, but they have a good demographic up there. And I think with the changes that they're gonna see this year with the new lift, it's gonna be really fun to watch.00:53:27.000 --> 00:53:28.000Stuart Winchester: Yeah.00:53:34.000 --> 00:53:44.000Stuart Winchester: Not only do they have the terrain, they have the snow. I mean, they're another one of those Lake Superior. They don't get quite as much as up in the Keweenaw or Snow River, but they do get a fair amount.00:53:36.000 --> 00:53:38.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah, yeah.00:53:44.000 --> 00:53:45.000Matthew Zabransky: They do.00:53:45.000 --> 00:53:54.000Stuart Winchester: So my number two, I'm kind of going chalk on these last two, so you can probably guess what my number one is. My number two is a very obvious one, and that's Lutzen.00:53:54.000 --> 00:53:56.000Matthew Zabransky: Mm-hmm.00:53:54.000 --> 00:54:10.000Stuart Winchester: You know, for, for folks who have never been to Lutzen, it, first of all, it has a gondola. Now, now it's more of a transit lift. It goes more sideways than up and down, but it does have, is it eight or 900 feet of vertical? I think 800 and, or you could ski down to, yeah, of lift served vertical. And the.00:54:00.000 --> 00:54:01.000Matthew Zabransky: Thank you.00:54:05.000 --> 00:54:07.000Matthew Zabransky: It's… yeah.00:54:10.000 --> 00:54:26.000Stuart Winchester: enormous. It's really four separate mountains and it goes in all different directions and they have two six packs and they have that Gandhi, which is fairly new. I think within the last 10 years, they built that to replace their older one. Uh That is one of the best run ski areas in the Midwest. Another one that will stay open into May.00:54:26.000 --> 00:54:42.000Stuart Winchester: when they can. Oh, and speaking of views, I mean, the view off of Moose Mountain of Lake Superior just knock you on your ass. It is so good. I really love Lutzen Mountain, which takes us, Matthew, to your number one ski area in the Midwest.00:54:42.000 --> 00:55:01.000Matthew Zabransky: Man, man, this is one, and it's funny ‘cause I'm working on this video right now, and it's a place that every time I leave this ski area or while I'm at this gear, I just have a smile on my face the entire time. It has nothing flashy, but they do everything right, and that's nub knob. I mean, you go to this place and you just…00:54:42.000 --> 00:54:44.000Stuart Winchester: Favorite ski area.00:54:59.000 --> 00:55:00.000Stuart Winchester: Yeah, thank you.00:55:01.000 --> 00:55:17.000Matthew Zabransky: It's just crazy to me that we were working on this video and my editor, Nick, we got to the end of the video and I mentioned like, “Oh, it doesn't have any high-speed lifts, but it almost feels like it does just because of the way that they're aligned and the way the traffic flows and the way that the runs are cut and everything.00:55:17.000 --> 00:55:34.000Matthew Zabransky: It feels like another one that just, you read the stats and you're like, okay, that sounds decent. But then you get on site and you're just like, this is just a really well run ski area. Snowmaking is always top notch. Grooming is amazing. Lifts spin, they don't stop very often. I mean, everything is just really well polished.00:55:31.000 --> 00:55:33.000Stuart Winchester: Mmhm.00:55:34.000 --> 00:55:45.000Matthew Zabransky: the core skiing experience, and they really nail it, and again, it's one of those, like, every time I come off the hill there, I'm just like, man, that was a great day of skiing, even if, you know, it's raining outside, I feel like.00:55:43.000 --> 00:55:44.000Stuart Winchester: Mmhm.00:55:45.000 --> 00:56:01.000Stuart Winchester: And as a… just to underscore how good of a scary it is, it's right across the street from Boyne Highlands, and it has been, you know, obviously its whole time, but for a scary to succeed, a lot of times, a smaller scary will fail next to a big corporate area, but Nubs has managed to flourish. Matthew, we actually had no crossover, because.00:55:46.000 --> 00:55:47.000Matthew Zabransky: Okay.00:55:49.000 --> 00:55:51.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah.00:56:01.000 --> 00:56:16.000Stuart Winchester: as you can probably guess, is Mount Bohemia, and I'm sure that's probably why you left it off. Uh, Mount Bohemia, for the folks who are not familiar with it, I wrote an article last year, I called it, Mount Bohemia, the scarier the Midwest deserves, because when Mount Bohemia opened in 2000, it.00:56:02.000 --> 00:56:03.000Matthew Zabransky: Hey.00:56:04.000 --> 00:56:07.000Matthew Zabransky: Yep.00:56:16.000 --> 00:56:31.000Stuart Winchester: And it has 900 feet of vertical. They do not groom. They have no snowmaking. They get 300 inches annually. It's all, almost all, glades. Their glading is some of the best I've ever seen anywhere, because there's a lot of underbrush in Michigan.00:56:20.000 --> 00:56:22.000Matthew Zabransky: Okay.00:56:31.000 --> 00:56:48.000Stuart Winchester: Uh, the place is an absolute riot. Talk about culture. You get on the ground and you're like, oh, what's here? They don't even have a proper base lodge. It's, it's all these yurts and then they have this giant complex of hot tubs for some reason that, that everyone's always in there drinking beer and.00:56:48.000 --> 00:56:55.000Stuart Winchester: And the skiing is just… it's great! It's… it's… there's nothing else like it anywhere in North America, where there's just…00:56:55.000 --> 00:57:12.000Stuart Winchester: that much just free skiing available off of a lift, and Lonnie, the owner, has been on a couple times, and I cannot say enough good things about Nubs Knob, including… and I'll let people do their own research on this, but their season pass is $117, or $99 for… you don't want Fridays and Saturdays, and you get all kinds of reciprocals with it, so…00:57:12.000 --> 00:57:16.000Stuart Winchester: It's not a bad multi-mountain pass on its own. So…00:57:12.000 --> 00:57:14.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah.00:57:15.000 --> 00:57:30.000Matthew Zabransky: I was so. I was so nervous the 1st so I went to Bohemia last year for the 1st time ever, and I it has been on my list forever, and I keep like I want to hit it right, because I don't want to like. Just go there and not be able to ski everything. And the entire time I've been super fortunate to see a lot of amazing places in in North.00:57:18.000 --> 00:57:20.000Stuart Winchester: Yeah.00:57:24.000 --> 00:57:26.000Stuart Winchester: Yeah, yeah, yeah.00:57:30.000 --> 00:57:49.000Matthew Zabransky: And I was super nervous it was not going to live up to the hype, because I was like, this place is hyped up so much, there is no way that it is going to live up to the hype, and it absolutely did. It's one of the most unique scary areas that you'll ever go to, the operations, the bus system, the hot tub. Nothing makes sense there, but it all does in a weird way. It's an absolute riot.00:57:49.000 --> 00:58:04.000Stuart Winchester: I couldn't have said any better. I always tell people, if you ski one place in the Midwest in your life, make it Mount Bohemia. All right, now, Matthew, what I want you to leave us with today is… I imagine, maybe deliberately, you didn't mention any of these ski areas, but one of the…00:58:04.000 --> 00:58:15.000Stuart Winchester: things that you do an awesome job with every year is covering the race to open in the Midwest. So, so tell us about the race to open. Who's involved?00:58:15.000 --> 00:58:19.000Stuart Winchester: When it generally takes place and how you cover it.00:58:19.000 --> 00:58:35.000Matthew Zabransky: Yeah, so the race to open is a pretty big deal across the Midwest. It was something that before I started this website and YouTube channel, I did not really realize a lot, but the Midwest is always usually fighting for one of the first areas to open in the entire country on occasion. It really just depends on the weather.00:58:35.000 --> 00:58:52.000Matthew Zabransky: But what
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Send us Fan MailWhat if debt isn't the enemy, but a tool you've been afraid to use?In this episode of The WEBB Remedy Podcast, we're rethinking the money mindsets that can keep entrepreneurs from moving forward: the fear of debt, the confusion around risk, and the shame that can sometimes arise when it's time to ask for capital.Host Rinnie Orr, Executive Director of WEBB Squared, is joined by Judy Batista, CEO and founder of Laughing Monitos, as well as PNC Bank Business Banking leaders Nicole “Nikki” Hibbs and Joshua Wingo.Together, they explore what it really means to become lending-ready and approach funding with greater clarity, confidence, and intention.The conversation examines how entrepreneurs can think strategically about debt, evaluate risk, understand cash flow, and prepare for productive conversations with lenders. It also invites business owners to consider a different perspective: funding conversations are not about personal worth or asking for a favor. They are opportunities to explore whether the right financial partnership can help bring a business vision to life.This episode is part of WEBB Squared's Money Mindset Conversation Series, sponsored by PNC Bank.Meet co-host Judy Batista CEO and Founder, Laughing MonitosJudy Batista is a bilingual speech-language pathologist with more than 15 years of experience supporting young children's communication development.As the founder of Laughing Monitos, Judy provides play-based, evidence-based therapy for children ages 0–4. She specializes in speech, language, and feeding disorders and is passionate about empowering multicultural families through compassionate, personalized care.Judy also brings the perspective of an entrepreneur who is building and growing a mission-driven business.Meet our guests:Nicole “Nikki” Hibbs, Business Banking Regional Sales Leader, PNC Bank — Western CarolinasNicole “Nikki” Hibbs is the Business Banking regional sales leader for PNC's Western Carolinas market, which includes the Triad and Charlotte regions.In this role, she leads a team of relationship managers who help local small business owners grow and scale their ventures.With 30 years of experience in financial services, Nikki brings broad expertise from a variety of roles across retail, business, and commercial banking.Based in Murphy, North Carolina, Nikki is actively involved in her community through organizations including the Cherokee County Chamber, the Murphy Business Association, and the Rotary Club of Murphy.Joshua Wingo, Business Banking Regional Sales Leader, PNC Bank — Eastern CarolinasJoshua Wingo serves as the Business Banking regional sales leader for PNC's Eastern Carolinas market, overseeing the Triangle, Wilmington, and Charleston regions.He leads a team of relationship managers dedicated to delivering lending, treasury management, and financial solutions that help businesses grow, improve cash flow, and operate more efficiently.With extensive experience in retail and business banking, Josh is recognized for his consultative leadership style, commitment to client success, and ability to develop high-performing teams.Based in Wilmington, North Carolina, Josh is an active supporter of local economic development efforts. He works closely with community organizations, business leaders, and nonprofits to promote entrepreneurship and strengthen the communities PNC serves.About The WEBB Remedy PodcastThe WEBB Remedy Podcast is a mindset-shifting podcast from WEBB Squared, a nonprofit working to recognize and address the wealth gap by building a supportive ecosystem around rural and underrepresented entrepreneurs in and around Chatham County, North Carolina.Through honest conversations, the podcast explores entrepreneurship, mindset, community, wealth-building, and the relationships that help people and businesses grow.Special thanks to PNC Bank for supporting this important conversation series and helping create space for entrepreneurs to build financial clarity, confidence, and capacity.Connect and Learn MoreLearn more about WEBB Squared, its coaching, workshops, and entrepreneur support services: www.webbsquared.orgLearn more about Laughing Monitos: www.laughingmonitos.comLearn more about PNC Bank's business banking resources: PNC Bank Business ResourcesSupport the showThank you for listening...Our theme this year is "Changemakers in Motion"To find out how you can be changemaker and connect - check out WEBB Squared.Become a changemaker today! Support WEBB Squared's annual campaign. We would love to hear from you. Please contact rinnie@webbsquared.org for more information.
STRANGE MYSTERIES Episode #26 with Steve Stockton - In this episode, we are looking at ten truly baffling cases that will make you question the solid ground beneath your feet. We're traveling from the ship-swallowing vortex of the Michigan Triangle to the eerie, silent ridges of the Pisgah National Forest. We'll examine the terrifying temporal anomaly beneath the Treasurer's House in York, the unsettling skeletal remains found at Crater Lake, and the dark, hidden history of the 1893 World's Fair. Grab a hot cup of coffee, turn the lights down low, and let's get into it. Story #1: The Enigma of the Michigan Triangle Story #2: The Phantom Architecture of the World's Fairs Story #3: The Treasurer's House Time Slip Story #4: The Shadows of the Bridgewater Triangle Story #5: The Enigma of America's Stonehenge Story #6: The Crater Lake Anomaly Story #7: The Phantom Tapes of the Mellotron Story #8: The Appalachian Enigma of the Brown Mountain Lights Story #9: The Vanishing of Stacy Arras Story #10: The 432 Hz Frequency Enigma Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.
Mal and Jo are back in Spike's crypt to continue their ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer' rewatch! This time, they're breaking down the second half of Season 5 (Episode 11, “Triangle,” through Episode 22, “The Gift”). They dive deep into two of the best episodes of the series, discuss what worked so well about this stretch of episodes, and more! Plus, they give out some superlatives! (00:00) Intro(06:31) Opening Snapshot(21:55) Our favorites: “The Body”(01:17:04) Our favorites: “The Gift”(01:52:55) Superlatives Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Mallory RubinProducer: Carlos ChiribogaProduction Assistant: Scott LeeStudio Production: Jacob CornettSocial: Jomi AdeniranAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listener Submitted Month continues with the time-loop slasher film TRIANGLE. When this was released in 2009 Matt and Scott watched it for Reddit Horror Club to mixed results but neither followed up with it for 15 years. Will they like it more or less this time around? Is it Kyle's first watch or his tenth? Does this feel familiar? Is this De Ja Vu? Join our Patreon Buy Some Merch Join our Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram Check our Letterboxd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Everyone keeps saying “the market has changed.” Fine — but changed for whom? Because “the market” isn't one thing. It's a negotiation happening in real time between buyers who suddenly have leverage and sellers who aren't used to sharing it. Today on Real Estate Right Now, we're putting that question on the table: Real Estate Has Changed — Who Has the Advantage Now? And we're not guessing at the answer. We're getting it from someone who's in the trenches of Raleigh real estate every single day. My guest is Kim Crump, Listing and Buyer's Specialist with the Linda Craft Team, REALTORS®. Kim doesn't do theory — she does transactions. She's the person buyers and sellers call when they need a straight answer instead of a headline, and that's exactly the energy I want for this conversation. You can contact Kim by emailing her kim@lindacraft.com Here's what we're getting into: what actually surprises people who haven't watched this market closely in a couple years, whether “prices are dropping” is even the right way to frame it, what buyers are successfully negotiating beyond just the price tag, and the biggest mistake sellers are making right now without realizing it. We're also going myth-busting — one thing buyers believe that isn't true, one thing sellers believe that isn't true — and I'm asking Kim point-blank what she'd say to the buyer who's “waiting for rates to come down.” Her answer might not be what you expect. If you're buying, selling, or just trying to make sense of where the Triangle is headed, this is the episode to catch live so you can drop your questions in real time. See you there. Linda Craft Team, Realtors for more than 40 years their customers call their customer service “legendary”. Linda and her team built their business on building relationships and understanding your home is full of memories that are important to you! It is about the relationship, not the transaction. So if you have a question, want a free market analysis of your home just click on over to www.LindaCraft.com and Check out their Facebook Page
Everyone’s got an opinion on the Triangle real estate market right now. Tony Fink doesn’t do opinions — he does data. In this episode of Real Estate Right Now, I’m sitting down with Tony Fink, Listing & Buyers Expert with the Linda Craft Team, REALTORS®, to break down his August “Fink’s Facts” — and the numbers tell a story you need to hear before you make your next move. A few that jumped off the page: $1.341 BILLION in closed volume — 2,576 homes sold Median sold price: $419,900 | Average: $520,432 Homes are averaging just 29 days on market Sellers are getting 98.8% of list price Only 3.98 months of inventory — still tilted toward sellers So what does that actually mean if you’re thinking about buying or selling in the next 90 days? That’s exactly what Tony and I are unpacking live. Whether you’re a buyer wondering if you’ve missed your window, a seller trying to time your listing, or just someone who likes knowing what’s really happening in the market (not what you saw on the news) — this is the episode for you. Don’t miss it — bring your questions for Tony. Just go to tony@lindacraft.com Linda Craft Team, REALTORS –www.LindaCraft.com Linda Craft Team Facebook Page – Click Here For 40 years helping people all over the world make a transition in life. They take the stress out of the home selling and home buying process. When you are looking for consistent, top of their game, professional real estate service with a track record of successfully helping 1000's, check out Linda Craft Team, REALTORS.
This week on Triangle Squared, we talk Star Wars: Zero Company, why Blood of Dawnwalker's time limit might not be restrictive enough, Mortal Shell 2, Palworld, and the $3 game Chris can't stop playing. In the news, Forza Horizon 6 is still coming to PS5, Killzone may finally be returning, GTA 6 is already moving consoles, Sony argues consumers should know they don't own digital games, and we break down why PlayStation desperately needs proper showcases back. Plus, our longest gaming sessions ever, Final Fantasy VII Revelation concerns, and plenty more. Join us! New episodes post every other Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST! This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today at https://www.patreon.com/nartech JOIN OUR DISCORD! Get in on the action and discuss all things PlayStation and gaming with fellow fans. It's the perfect place to talk games, music, movies, and, of course, the podcast! https://discord.gg/cEvKzqm Email/Tweet us your thoughts & suggestions: X (formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/TriangleSqrdEmail: trianglesquaredpodcast@gmail.com PSN IDs: Add us!Brett – Chaimera086Chris – Figz21k ------------------------------------- 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - Star Wars: Zero Company Impressions 11:18 - Palworld Pulled Brett Back In 15:24 - Carrion: Mapless Metroidvania?! 23:06 - The $3 Game Chris Can't Stop Playing 26:09 - Mortal Shell 2 Is Better, But Less Interesting 31:39 - Dawnwalker Surpassed Expectations 45:23 - Our Longest Gaming Sessions Ever 49:27 - Forza Horizon 6 Is Still Coming to PS5 57:04 - Is PlayStation Bringing Killzone Back? 1:09:20 - GTA 6 Is Already Selling Consoles 1:15:30 - Do You Actually Own Your Digital Games? 1:32:27 - PlayStation Needs Showcases Back 1:41:16 - Is Final Fantasy VII Revelation Doing Too Much? -------------------------------------
Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL and Official Dick Lazer. Use code TAVERN for 20% off at GFUEL.com and DickLazers.com. Episode 211 of Wrestling Tonight begins with the passing of Andy "The Butcher" Williams at 48. We look back at Andy Williams' career as a founding guitarist of Every Time I Die and his transition into professional wrestling as The Butcher in AEW, as well as the tributes from those who worked alongside Andy Williams in both wrestling and music. We also remember "Superstar" Bill Dundee, the Memphis Wrestling legend who passed away at 82. WWE Sunday Night's Main Event saw Randy Orton defeat Cody Rhodes, while Bron Breakker vs. Oba Femi ended without a decisive winner following the return of Bronson Reed. Trick Williams also regained the United States Championship from Baron Corbin to begin a second reign. AAA Triplemanía 34 takes place across two nights in Las Vegas and Mexico City. Rey Mysterio faces Omos on Night 1 with Omos' status in AAA at stake, while Dominik Mysterio defends the AAA Mega Championship against El Grande Americano on Night 2. We preview both cards and the WWE crossover surrounding the weekend, including an AAA World Tag Team Championship match on SmackDown and the subsequent open challenge at Triplemanía. On WWE Raw, Bayley returned during Lyra Valkyria's Money in the Bank qualifier, helping Sol Ruca advance before attacking Lyra Valkyria after the match. Bron Breakker also qualified for Money in the Bank, while WWE's Mexico City schedule continues with Roman Reigns vs. Penta and Chad Gable vs. Dragon Lee set for Raw. Netflix VP Gabe Spitzer says WWE has "hit every metric" Netflix hoped for since the partnership began, pointing specifically to international performance as an area of growth. We examine those comments, what Netflix is saying about its relationship with WWE and what can actually be measured publicly about the partnership. Meanwhile, WWE Worlds Collide has distributed 10,149 tickets compared with 8,501 for AEW All Out ahead of the two events running in the Chicago area on September 26. We look at the numbers and the important differences between the two events as WWE and AEW compete for the same market on the same day. Also discussed: John Cena's assessment of his 2025 heel turn, Malakai Black becoming PROGRESS Men's World Champion, WWE's latest round of NXT departures and Triangle of Madness defending the Artist of Stardom Championships. Episode 211 covers the latest across WWE, AEW, AAA, NXT, PROGRESS and Stardom, along with the wrestling world remembering Andy Williams and Bill Dundee.
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In episode 85, we discuss Emma's recent piece, “The Third Path of Relationships,” which asks a question at the heart of the theory: is understanding required for love?Emma traces her own three phases of thinking about relationships—from the early days before finding positive disintegration, through her “Triangle of Loneliness” period of feeling alienated and misunderstood, to a third position that corrects some of the thinking underneath both. Chris connects the piece to work from ten years ago on understanding in relationships, and to a recent Substack essay on autopsychotherapy—including the recognition that even inner work done in solitude has always been relationally driven.The conversation covers the difference between being understood and being loved, and what becomes possible when we stop requiring the first as a condition of the second. Emma pushes back on the common critique that the theory is individualistic, arguing that the dynamisms train us to move between inner and outer work: we heal our wounds so that we can show up for other people from our values instead of our triggers. Chris shares a journal entry from more than twenty years ago that shows what that development looks like across time, and Emma reflects on caring for her parents through a season when the tables have turned.Also in this episode: overexcitability and the anticipation (and letdown) of big experiences, Chris's upcoming trip to Australia for the Critical Autoethnography Conference in Brisbane, and how listeners can support the podcast and Chris's independent scholarship.Links from this episode:* Emma's piece, The Third Path of Relationships* Chris's article, What Autopsychotherapy Has Looked Like for Me * Emma's Triangle of Loneliness video on YouTube* Support Chris's work and travel fundIf you appreciate our work, please subscribe, leave a rating or review on your podcast platform, and share the episode—every share helps someone find the theory. Connect with us* Positive Disintegration on Substack* Visit the Dabrowski Center website* Facebook* Instagram* The Positive Disintegration YouTube Channel* Adults with Overexcitabilities group on Facebook* The Tragic Gift blog by Emma* Email us at positivedisintegration.pod@gmail.com* Please consider donating to the Dabrowski Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.* Find Positive Disintegration MerchIf you enjoyed this episode on Apple or Spotify, please remember to click on the stars and leave a rating or write a review. Thank you! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.positivedisintegration.org/subscribe
Derek will be returning for part two of the The Triangle Series. Derek Condit, an author, researcher, psychic intuitive, inventor, U.S. Army veteran, and former Washington State correctional officer. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Derek explores the fascinating intersection of documented history, eyewitness testimony, unexplained phenomena, folklore, and personal experience. His work examines the stories and events that challenge our understanding of the world around us. Derek is the creator of The Triangle Series, a collection of books investigating regions associated with unusual activity including UFO encounters, Bigfoot and cryptid sightings, paranormal experiences, unexplained lights, historic mysteries, and other events that defy easy explanation. Check Out The Triangle Series His approach is open minded and story-driven. Rather than dismissing experiences simply because they fall outside conventional understanding, Derek allows witnesses to share their stories and examines the possibilities surrounding what they encountered. His interest in the unexplained is also deeply personal. Derek has experienced unexplained phenomena firsthand, including a Bigfoot encounter in Washington State. As Derek explains: "My connection to these subjects is also deeply personal. Both my 87-year-old father, a former NSA agent, and I have had our own Bigfoot encounters. Mine occurred in Washington State, while his took place in Northern California." Derek's 16 years as a Washington State correctional officer also provided him with numerous unusual experiences. Some occurred inside the Washington State Reformatory, while others took place during night-shift assignments outside the prison. These firsthand encounters, combined with years of research, have shaped Derek's unique perspective on the unexplained. Cosmic Shungite: https://www.CosmicShungite.com Bigfoot's Gems: https://www.BigfootsGems.com
“W's All Around” The Agents do their own research about the dangers of data centers Episode Artwork by Jake @Javoc.bsky.social House of Bob Cover Artwork by @ShaunMakes Audio Editing by Jessica Colvin Sound Design by Astronomic Audio Music by Duke Albert Featuring: Jake as The General Manager Alex as Greb Cristina as Sandra Shen Jessica as Veronica — Need More Bob in Your Life? Check out our other (SFW!) podcast, Tales of Bob Apple Podcasts Spotify — Support the Show: Patreon Contact Us: Discord TheHouseOfBob.org Bluesky Instagram Facebook Email — Thank you so much to our current Patreon supporters! This podcast would not be possible without you. Battle Born RPG Club Bradley Graham Charles Watts Christine Braile Connor McColloch D Chan Dan Klip-Klop Elli EmpCod Ethan Edwards Garbanzo Jeffery Sumler Jessica Jessica Colvin Josh Joshua Keith Haddad Mark AB Michael nsc 8 Padraig Hegarty Pavel Lishin Sadie Tucker Scooter Emerson Shaka Jamal Team EAMONN The Pink Pastor Thomas Kuhlmann Tom Wesley Waffelpokalypse Triple Agents is an independent production by The House of Bob and is not affiliated with Triangle Agency or Haunted Table, LLC. It is published under the Triangle Agency Third Party License. Triangle Agency is copyright Haunted Table, LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this case study, I'll unpack Murray Bowen's retelling of doing his own family of origin work. It helps understand how interlocking triangles work and how to rework them.Show Notes:Family Therapy in Clinical Practice* by Murray BowenThe Differentiated Leader – The Non-Anxious LeaderCheck out The Non-Anxious Life, a FREE AI Family Systems Coach.Become a Patron for as little as $5/month.Subscribe to my weekly Two for Tuesday email newsletter.*This is an affiliate link. I earn a small commission if a purchase is made.
Tonight's guest is joining us from Florida, Kyle Knopp, a former U.S. Air Force aircraft mechanic who later worked for Lockheed Martin and now works with the U.S. Space Force. In late 2017, while driving to a night shift at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Kyle witnessed a silent black triangular craft hovering at treetop height near the flight line. He later reported the sighting to AARO and was formally interviewed about the encounter.MORE ON THIS EPISODEVisit the episode page for additional information, links and material:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/episode/ep-402-the-triangle-over-hurlburt/SHARE YOUR ENCOUNTERHave you witnessed a UFO, experienced something paranormal, or had an encounter you cannot explain?You can share your experience or apply to be a guest on the podcast here:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/share-an-encounter/SUPPORT UFO CHRONICLES PODCASTIf you enjoy the podcast and would like to help support the show:Ko-fi:https://ko-fi.com/ufochroniclespodcastPatreon:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastPodcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastFollow and subscribe on X:https://x.com/UFOchronpodcast/All podcast links:https://linktr.ee/UFOChroniclesPodcastThank you for listening and supporting UFO Chronicles Podcast.If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate and share the podcast. Sharing episodes on social media helps the show reach new listeners and, importantly, more witnesses with experiences to tell.Keep Watching The Skies.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.
Research Triangle Park has been a driving force in North Carolina's growth, but it started with a group of business and political leaders who saw potential to capitalize on the area's three universities.70 years ago, the region around Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill wasn't known as the Triangle. And the park filled with major employers between the three communities was just undeveloped woods. The idea of bringing research and industry to this location came to life because state leaders like Gov. Luther Hodges helped push big investments. Mack Paul, a longtime land-use attorney, joined WUNC News' Colin Campbell to discuss the history and future of RTP from his new book, "Miracle Road: The Story of Research Triangle Park." The book, co-authored with his late father Allen Paul, will be released on Oct. 6.
Part two of my Archaeologist commentary on the 2013 Tomb Raider game. The Tomb Raider vs Himiko: Battle For Yamatai. Continue along as we dive deeper into the Dragon's Triangle and raid some more tombs to save our friends.LinksYouTube Playthrough MKIceAndFireRead along, Pictures, and Citations: Detours in ArtaeologyContactPrintify Shop - shirts, stickers, and mugs, oh my!My YouTube channel - where you can find all my episodes tooFollow my BlueSkyFollow me on Instagram @FlyingSepiidaJoin my Patreon (It's free :D)Follow me on LinkedIn: LinkedInArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotionMusicMusic Used from Scott Buckley:'Unraveling-' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. http://www.scottbuckley.com.au'Starfire' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. http://www.scottbuckley.com.au'Sentinel' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. http://www.scottbuckley.com.au'Into The Wilds' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. http://www.scottbuckley.com.au'Ride The Wind' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. http://www.scottbuckley.com.au'Honour Among Thieves' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. http://www.scottbuckley.com.au'Aphelion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. http://www.scottbuckley.com.au'Home Was You' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. http://www.scottbuckley.com.au'With These Hands' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. http://www.scottbuckley.com.au'Into The Wilds' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. http://www.scottbuckley.com.au'Hyperion' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. http://www.scottbuckley.com.au Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What if the beliefs you are most certain about are standing between you and the life you dream of?Josh Trent welcomes Nir Eyal, behavioral design expert and author of Beyond Belief, to the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 831, to explore why motivation is not a straight line, why the beliefs we treat as facts are often the only thing keeping us stuck, and why the brain is not a recording machine but a prediction device that filters reality through whatever it already believes to be true.Get Nir Eyal's newest book
Film critic Robert Daniels (RogerEbert.com, The New York Times) joins Michael Phillips to test one of Hollywood's most enduring bits of studio wisdom, attributed to producer Samuel Goldwyn: "Pictures are for entertainment, messages should be delivered by Western Union." From I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang, High Noon, and The Best Years of Our Lives to Origin, Don't Look Up, and Triangle of Sadness, Michael and Robert discuss why some films are elevated by their ideas while others collapse under them, and whether the most effective message movies are the ones that never look like message movies at all. Join the conversation by emailing movieracket@filmspotting.net.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tonight I will be speaking to Derek Condit, an author, researcher, psychic intuitive, inventor, U.S. Army veteran, and former Washington State correctional officer. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Derek explores the fascinating intersection of documented history, eyewitness testimony, unexplained phenomena, folklore, and personal experience. His work examines the stories and events that challenge our understanding of the world around us. Derek is the creator of The Triangle Series, a collection of books investigating regions associated with unusual activity including UFO encounters, Bigfoot and cryptid sightings, paranormal experiences, unexplained lights, historic mysteries, and other events that defy easy explanation. His approach is open minded and story-driven. Rather than dismissing experiences simply because they fall outside conventional understanding, Derek allows witnesses to share their stories and examines the possibilities surrounding what they encountered. His interest in the unexplained is also deeply personal. Derek has experienced unexplained phenomena firsthand, including a Bigfoot encounter in Washington State. As Derek explains: "My connection to these subjects is also deeply personal. Both my 87-year-old father, a former NSA agent, and I have had our own Bigfoot encounters. Mine occurred in Washington State, while his took place in Northern California." Derek's 16 years as a Washington State correctional officer also provided him with numerous unusual experiences. Some occurred inside the Washington State Reformatory, while others took place during night-shift assignments outside the prison. These firsthand encounters, combined with years of research, have shaped Derek's unique perspective on the unexplained. Cosmic Shungite: https://www.CosmicShungite.com Bigfoot's Gems: https://www.BigfootsGems.com
Subscribe to Throwing Fits on Patreon. The kids are alright. This week, James is Zooming in from Greece one last time to chat with Lawrence about our screening and live podcast even next Tuesday, breaking your shoes in front of the 9-year-old you are also collecting rocks for, do you have the jawline for a YSL ad, Wiz Khalifa style shorts, Milli Vanilli lore, Supreme's CCO the legendary Erin Magee leaves after 22 years and people got mad about diversity, a quick snapshot of the streetwear landscape in 2026, Greek fashion has literally gone hood rich, the Jacquemus bucket hat as a status symbol, the King of Spain's (or is it Belgium's?) favorite gyro, slowly but surely becoming a boat guy despite taking part in a Triangle of Sadness reenactment on the vomit comet, the Millennium Falcon vs. The Maltese Falcon, you're gonna want to avoid single engine helicopters, what Nike's stock collapse can tell us about sneaker culture, Toteme launches menswear but who is it for, inside the mind of a 17-year-old hustlepreneur with a three ticket Richie on the hand, let's explore LARPing, The Shards, Tony, Nick Kyrgios got banned from tennis for doing blow, and much more.
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