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In this episode of Yet Another Value Podcast, host Andrew Walker speaks with Franco Chomonalez from Sophon Capital to analyze Thunderbird Entertainment (TBRD). Franco shares why the microcap Canadian animation and media company—trading at just 1.6x EBITDA—fits Sophon's investment criteria. They discuss Thunderbird's three revenue models, its role as a low-cost production partner for Disney, and the competitive advantages stemming from Canadian tax credits. The conversation also explores failed M&A efforts, AI disruption risk, shareholder tensions, and the upcoming TSX uplisting as a potential re-rating catalyst.Sophon Capital's site: https://sophoninvest.substack.com/_________________________________________________________[00:00:00] Andrew introduces Franco and Thunderbird[03:23:00] Franco outlines Sophon's microcap thesis[06:17:00] Overview of Thunderbird's business model[09:54:00] Discussion on Thunderbird's cheap valuation[11:39:00] History of Thunderbird and key players[16:05:00] Studio advantages: tax credits, location[18:07:00] Is Thunderbird's work commoditized?[24:26:00] Disney outsourcing versus in-house strategy[29:36:00] 80%+ IP pitch success rate explained[30:21:00] AI risk: upside and private equity fear[39:32:00] Can AI make animators obsolete?[42:49:00] Why hasn't Thunderbird been sold yet?[47:08:00] Debate: reinvest or return capital[53:59:00] TSX uplisting as a near-term catalystLinks:Yet Another Value Blog - https://www.yetanothervalueblog.com See our legal disclaimer here: https://www.yetanothervalueblog.com/p/legal-and-disclaimer

Only a handful of companies have gone public on the TSX in the last few years. Paul Haavardsrud explores why that's bad for investors and the economy at large. Also, we explore why so many adults are now getting mid-life braces. But, first up, is our love of big SUVs making traffic congestion worse?

Interview with Nic Earner, Managing Director & CEO, Alkane ResourcesOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/alkane-resources-asxalk-mid-tier-producer-born-from-strategic-mandalay-resources-merger-7637Recording date: 8th September 2025Alkane Resources has successfully completed its merger with Mandalay Resources, creating a debt-free gold producer targeting 160-175,000 ounces annually across three strategic mining jurisdictions. The combined entity operates mines in Australia (Tomingley & Costerfield), and Sweden (Björkdal), providing investors with geographic diversification and operational risk mitigation in an increasingly volatile global environment.The company has eliminated its Macquarie debt facility while allocating over $80 million toward growth capital and exploration programs. Managing Director Nic Earner emphasizes the integration challenges, noting the need to harmonize "distributed management structures and styles" while adapting to dual ASX and TSX reporting requirements for both Australian and North American investor bases.Alkane's three-asset portfolio offers compelling diversification benefits. Tomingley receives $50 million in growth capital for open-cut development, while Costerfield, the highest-grade operation producing 45-50,000 ounces annually, benefits from a $25 million exploration program targeting resource expansion. The Swedish Björkdal operation operates a substantial 1.4 million ton mill capacity, currently underutilized but positioned for expansion.The elevated gold price environment has fundamentally transformed mine economics, enabling access to previously uneconomical mineralization. As Earner notes, "there may be mineralization at a different price you would not have bothered with, whereas now you're getting it."Looking ahead, Alkane maintains disciplined acquisition criteria, requiring any new development to achieve production by 2027. The company targets three M&A categories: merger-of-equals transactions, developers requiring capital for near-production assets, and distressed producers facing capital constraints. With proven operational excellence—missing guidance only once in 14 years—and a clear path to exceeding 180,000 annual ounces through organic growth, Alkane positions itself as a consolidation leader in the sector's ongoing transformation.Learn more: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/alkane-resourcesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

New Episode of the Exploring Mining Show with Chairman Andy Bowering, and CEO Ross McElroy of Apollo Silver Corp. (TSX.V:APGO, OTCQB:APGOF, Frankfurt:6ZF0) sharing the strategic vision of the company this fall. In this episode, we explore the critical role of Barite, a key mineral in oil and gas drilling, with 45% of global supply from China and 50% of demand in the US, highlighting the importance of Apollo's Calico project in bolstering domestic supply chains. The team shares updates on their upcoming compliant Barite resource estimate, alongside plans for silver and gold exploration in San Bernardino County. We also discuss the favorable silver price outlook, driven by renewable energy and industrial demand, and Apollo's strategic positioning. Don't miss this insightful conversation on Apollo Silver Corp's path forward!Watch Previous episodes with $APGO https://youtu.be/hanjN7J3QhELatest press release: https://apollosilver.com/apollo-expands-project-team-receives-drill-permit-for-calico-silver-project/About Apollo Silver Corp. Apollo is advancing one of the largest undeveloped primary silver projects in the US. The Calico project hosts a large, bulk minable silver deposit with significant barite credits – a critical mineral essential to the US energy and medical sectors. The Company also holds an option on the Cinco de Mayo Project in Chihuahua, Mexico, which is host to a major carbonate replacement (CRD) deposit that is both high-grade and large tonnage. Led by an experienced and award-winning management team, Apollo is well positioned to advance the assets and deliver value through exploration and development. Please visit www.apollosilver.com for further information. Corporate Presentation: https://apollosilver.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/APGO-Investor-Presentation-2025-06-13.pdfAbout Investorideas.com - Big Investing Ideas Investorideas.com is the go-to platform for big investing ideas. From breaking stock news to top-rated investing podcasts, we cover it all.Disclaimer/Disclosure: This podcast and article featuring Apollo Silver Corp is paid for content as part of a monthly featured mining stock service (payment disclosure). Our site does not make recommendations for purchases or sale of stocks, services or products. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. All investing involves risk and possible losses. This is not investment opinion. This site is currently compensated for news publication and distribution, social media and marketing, content creation and more. Disclosure is posted for each compensated news release, content published /created if required but otherwise the news was not compensated for and was published for the sole interest of our readers and followers. Contact management and IR of each company directly regarding specific questions. More disclaimer info: https://www.investorideas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp Learn more about publishing your news release and our other news services on the Investorideas.com newswire https://www.investorideas.com/News-Upload/ Global investors must adhere to regulations of each country. Please read Investorideas.com privacy policy: https://www.investorideas.com/About/Private_Policy.asp Follow us on X @investorideas @Exploringmining#ApolloSilver #silverminingstocks #criticalminerals #shareholder #preciousmetals #gold, #barite #federalreserve #investment #silverminingstocks

Dr. Rebecca Hunter, CEO of Baselode Energy Corp. (TSXV: FIND) (OTCQB: BSENF), joins me to discuss the news released today that the merger with Forum Energy Metals Corp. (TSXV: FMC) (OTCQB: FDCFF) is official, after the completion of the plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act, as previously disclosed on June 24, 2025. The pro-forma Company is well capitalized with over $12 million in cash and having multiple high-potential projects within its asset base, including the flagship Aberdeen Project in Nunavut and the Hook-ACKIO Project in Saskatchewan, in addition to another dozen secondary exploration projects.    During Baselode's Annual General and Special Meeting to be held on September 16, 2025 Baselode will seek shareholder approval to change its name to Geiger Energy Corporation and is to be traded under the ticker (TSX.V:  BEEP). Geiger Energy will be led by Rebecca Hunter, PhD as CEO, Stephen Stewart as Chairman, and will be backed by the Ore Group team. James Sykes, prior CEO of Baselode Energy, will remain on as Director and Special Advisor given his experience and track record of discoveries in the Uranium space.   Rebecca outlines the big picture vision of the new combined company, and the synergies between the geological and exploration approaches between both teams and portfolios of projects.  She points to the ongoing 2025 exploration program their 100% owned Aberdeen Project in the Thelon Basin of Nunavut, Canada; where drills are currently turning at multiple unconformity-style and basement-hosted uranium targets across Aberdeen for a roughly 4,000 meter 15-20 exploration program. The key four targets for this year's program are Loki, Bjorn, Tarzan, and Lobster; but we remind listeners of the many other targets across the project like Thor, Lightning, Squiggly River, Ned, Ayra, Nymeria, Willow, Apollo, and Starbuck.  Additionally there are 2 known basement-hosted uranium deposits that have received expansionary exploration work the last 2 seasons at both Tatiggaq and Qavvik, which will be the focus of future drill campaigns.   In additions to the Aberdeen Project, Forum brings into Baselode Energy 9 other projects in the Athabasca Basin, of Saskatchewan; with some projects having existing joint venture (JV) agreements in place, and some projects that are available to option out to other partners.  Most notably, the Northwest Athabasca JV Project with Global Uranium, will have upcoming winter exploration work.   Then shifting over the Baselode portfolio folio of projects, there will be a winter drill program slated for  the Hook – ACKIO Project that will be following up on exploration work the past couple of seasons at the various pods and clay alteration zones.  Other projects of note are the Catharsis and Bear projects along the Key Lake Trend, as well as Shadow in  Northern Saskatchewan along the Virgin River Shear Zone.     If you have any follow up questions for Rebecca or the team at Baselode Energy, then please email them into me at Shad@kereport.com.   Click here to follow the latest news from Baselode Energy

Nick Hodge, Co-Owner of Digest Publishing and editor of Foundational Profits and Hodge Family Office, joins me for a longer-format discussion on and the macroeconomic themes and fundamental drivers that that are continuing to push the purchasing power of the US dollar down and most other asset classes higher.  Nick shares how he has been successfully “buying the dip” in gold, silver, copper, rare earths, uranium, and lithium stocks.   We start off reviewing how the US fiscal policy and the Fed's upcoming monetary policy is leading to a weaker US dollar, which has been a key tailwind to US equities, cryptos, and the commodities sectors. Nick points out that the “Fed is not your friend,” and that the coming rate cuts will be further debasing the dollar's purchasing power, which is going to send real assets higher in response.   We review the impacts of the back-to-back Biden and Trump administration large fiscal policy bills, that increased the national debt burden, which has been a boon to the precious metals sector, as a hedge against fiscal malfeasance and as a way to protect purchasing power.    Many of the government fiscal bills passed the last few years have had provisions in them for accelerating the development of nuclear power infrastructure and uranium mining, and they have provisions included to fund boosting domestic supplies and refinement of critical minerals like rare earths, antimony, tungsten, copper,  lithium, and many other strategic critical minerals. We discuss how all this attention at the federal level in the US and in many nations abroad is bringing in new investors to resource investing.   With regards to the precious metals, Nick has continued building up positions in quality explorers through private placements, as well as buying larger companies with exposure to rising gold and silver prices on pullbacks.  He noted the example of picking up a position in Royal Gold, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGLD), during the corrective move that played out after their announcement of the acquisition of Sandstorm Gold.   Next we got into the longer-term structural supply demand fundamentals underlying the copper market, and that it has been in an upward trajectory for the last handful of years.  When the recent volatility from the initial reaction to the copper tariffs to the reversal back down once there was more clarity around what precisely would get tariffs, Nick took the opportunity to exit his domestic copper producer position in Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX). He chose instead to then position back outside of the US via buying the dip in Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) (OTCQX: IVPAF), after it pulled down on some short-duration challenges.  He also flagged his recent private placement into the earlier-stage prospect generator, Kincora Copper Limited (TSXV: KCC) (ASX: KCC), with exploration properties looking for copper and gold porphyries in Australia.    The conversation then turns to growing generalist interest in the rare earths sector in particular, especially after the recent Department of Defense investment into MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP) as a key stakeholder, but also providing them a floor on their Neodymium products, and agreeing to be a buyer future magnet production.   Then, shortly thereafter, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) made a $500M investment into MP Materials to accelerate and help fund the future development of a permanent magnet recycling plant in Texas.   Nick points to CoTec Holdings Corp. (TSXV:CTH)(OTCQB:CTHCF), as another company poised to start recycling permanent magnets, also in Texas. Additionally, he highlights the heavy rare earth production capacity increasing from Energy Fuels Inc. (TSX: EFR) (NYSE American: UUUU). We reviewed the news out this week of the MOU between Energy Fuels and Vulcan Elements, focused on ex-China high-purity "light" and "heavy" rare earth oxides for production of rare earth permanent magnets in the United States, using high-purity NdPr and Dy oxides refined in Utah.   This transitioned the discussion to the volatile year, to the upside and downside, in the nuclear and uranium stocks, and Nick pointed out the good opportunities to buy the dip in the sector throughout this year on pullbacks. In addition to the positive response from the multiple executive orders and fiscal bills passed surrounding nuclear power and the nuclear fuel cycle, Nick highlights that companies like Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE American: UEC) and Anfield Energy Inc. (TSX.V: AEC) (OTCQB: ANLDF) were both approved for federal fast-track permitting.   Nick also highlights his recent participation in the private placement financing for North Shore Uranium Ltd. (TSXV:NSU), and how he's done well with this management team in the past on other companies, why he finds the current project fundamentals compelling.   Wrapping up we got into how even the lithium space has presented a “buy the dip” moment recently, and that both the underlying metals price and the related equities have bounced and started a trajectory higher. Nick revisits the case for a company he's done quite well in during the prior cycle, Patriot Battery Metals Inc. (TSX: PMET) (ASX: PMT) (OTCQX: PMETF), as well as the value proposition for a new private placement he just participated in with Lion Rock Resources Inc. (TSXV: ROAR) (OTCQB: LRRIF).   Click here to follow Nick's analysis and publications over at Digest Publishing

Peter Krauth, author of The Great Silver Bull, and Scott Emerson, President & CEO of Kingsmen Resources (TSX.V:KNG;OTCQB: KNGRF), on the junior mining and silver mining sectors. Scott Emerson shares details on Kingsmen Resources' recently completed a 3,200-meter drill program in Mexico. He highlights Mexico's role as a major silver producer and the uptick in merger and acquisition activity, alongside easier access to capital for mid-tier companies.Peter Krauth discusses silver's strong performance, nearly doubling from $20 to $38, and its growing demand in solar energy (20% of annual supply) and AI/data centers. Peter compares the current precious metals bull market to the 1970s, predicting it could last another 5-10 years.About Peter Krauth, and Silver Stock Investor Newsletter Peter Krauth is a former portfolio adviser and a 20-year veteran of the resource market, with special expertise in precious metals, mining, and energy stocks. Peter writes about what he is buying and selling; he takes no pay from companies for coverage. He has contributed numerous articles to Kitco.com, BNN Bloomberg, the Financial Post, Seeking Alpha, Streetwise Reports, Investing.com, TalkMarkets, and Barchart, and he holds a Master of Business Administration from McGill University. The Silver Stock Investor newsletter is Peter's key contribution to The Gold Advisor world, and it is a welcome one. Silver is a world unto itself, with its own equity metrics, macro forces, and dedicated investors. Silver also usually outperforms gold in a bull market. For all those reasons, silver deserves its own newsletter – and until SSI no such newsletter existed! Peter covers the whole silver spectrum, from physical to major miners to junior explorers, in a monthly letter with a bi-monthly update. https://silverstockinvestor.com/About Kingsmen Resources Kingsmen Resources is a mineral exploration company focused on advancing its 100% held Las Coloradas Project located in the prolific mining district of Parral Mexico. The project hosts the historic past producing high-grade silver mine, Las Coloradas. It is considered to be prospective for hosting further precious metal deposits, being on the same structural and stratigraphic belts that host numerous other, on-trend, high-grade deposits. In addition, the company has a 1% NSR on the La Trini claims which forms part of the Los Ricos North project operated by GoGold Resources Inc. in Mexico. Kingsmen is a publicly-traded company (TSX.V:KNG;OTCQB: KNGRF;FSE:TUY) and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.Disclaimer/Disclosure: This podcast featuring Kingsmen Resources is paid for content at Investorideas.com, part of a monthly marketing mining stock showcase (payment disclosure). Our site does not make recommendations for purchases or sale of stocks, services or products. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. All investing involves risk and possible losses. This site is currently compensated for news publication and distribution, social media and marketing, content creation and more. Disclosure is posted for each compensated news release, content published /created if required but otherwise the news was not compensated for and was published for the sole interest of our readers and followers. Contact management and IR of each company directly regarding specific questions. More disclaimer info: https://www.investorideas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp Learn more about publishing your news release and our other news services on the Investorideas.com newswire https://www.investorideas.com/News-Upload/ Global investors must adhere to regulations of each country. Please read Investorideas.com privacy policy: https://www.investorideas.com/About/Private_Policy.asp Follow us on X @investorideas @Exploringmining Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Investorideas Follow us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/Investorideas Contact Investorideas.com to be a guest or sponsor this podcast 800-665-0411#ExploringMiningPodcast #SilverInvestment #JuniorMining #PreciousMetals #SilverMining #MiningIndustry #ExplorationChallenges #MergersAndAcquisitions #SilverEquities #MiningFinancing #SolarEnergy #AIApplications #InvestmentOpportunities

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Interview with Nic Earner, Managing Director & CEO of Alkane Resources Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/alkane-mandalay-merger-reshapes-mid-tier-gold-landscape-7155Recording date: 8th August 2025Alkane Resources (ASX:ALK) has successfully completed its transformative merger with Mandalay Resources, establishing a dual ASX and TSX-listed gold and antimony producer operating three mines across Australia and Sweden. The strategic combination creates a mid-tier producer generating over 160,000 gold equivalent ounces annually with robust cash flow of nearly $100 million over the past twelve months.The merged entity operates geographically diversified assets including the Tomingley gold mine in New South Wales, Costerfield gold and antimony mine in Victoria, and Björkdal gold mine in northern Sweden. This diversification across premier mining jurisdictions provides operational stability while reducing single-asset dependency risks that plague many smaller producers.Management has outlined a clear three-pillar growth strategy focused on maximizing value from existing operations, pursuing strategic acquisitions of 80-120,000 ounce annual producers, and achieving market re-rating through enhanced scale and liquidity. CEO Nic Earner emphasized the company's commitment to operational excellence, noting "We have a culture within the group of making sure we deliver on guidance," with Alkane meeting production targets in all but one year since 2014.The merger provides significant financial strength with pro forma cash of A$218 million and no meaningful debt obligations, enabling flexible capital allocation for organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Near-term catalysts include completing highway relocation at Tomingley, developing the True Blue extension at Costerfield, and optimizing higher-grade opportunities at Björkdal, supported by a $40 million annual near-mine exploration budget.Management believes the combined entity's production profile and cash generation capabilities position it for valuation re-rating, with peer comparisons suggesting companies of similar scale typically trade above 1.4-1.5 billion Australian dollars in market capitalization. The dual listing strategy aims to broaden the investor base and improve liquidity, potentially facilitating inclusion in relevant mining indices and access to passive investment flows.View Alkane Resources' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/alkane-resourcesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Jim Bertram - Chair of Keyera Corp - a TSX listed midstream company with a market cap of approximately $10 billion. Mr. Bertram was also the President and Chief Executive Officer of Keyera from 1998 until 2015 when he became Executive Chair. During this time, Mr. Bertram led the company in significant growth and major acquisitions while enabling consistent delivery of value to customers and shareholders. Previously, Mr. Bertram was Vice President of Marketing for Gulf Canada Ltd. and Vice President of Marketing for Amerada Hess Canada Ltd. Mr. Bertram is a director of Methanex Corporation, the world's largest producer and supplier of methanol to major international markets. Mr. Bertram joined the Emera Board as a Director in 2018. He is a member of the Management Resources Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Bertram received his Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary.Among other things we learned about Building Canadian Infrastructure, Keyera Origins & Creating Value in Midstream.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEPACAstro Rentals JSGSupport the show

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In this interview, I chat with Dan O'Flaherty, CEO of Versamet Royalties, a newly listed royalty company already making waves in the royalty and streaming space. Dan previously led Mavericks Metals, which sold to Triple Flag in 2023, and now he's building Versamet to fill a gap between junior royalty players and the multi‑billion‑dollar majors.   Key Highlights from Our Discussion: Rapid portfolio growth: Nearly US$300M in acquisitions since 2022, growing Versamet's market cap to ~$500M. Cash‑flow focus: From 5,000 GEOs in 2024 to 14–16,000 GEOs by 2026, translating to over $50M in annual revenue at current gold prices. Strategic partners: B2Gold (33%), Sandstorm (25%), and Equinox Gold (13%) as cornerstone shareholders, providing technical strength and deal flow. Balanced growth plan: Blend of near‑term organic growth and ongoing acquisitions. Capital markets strategy: TSX Venture listing in May 2025, with plans to graduate to the TSX and pursue a U.S. listing for broader investor access. Dan also explains: Why Versamet stayed private until cash flow was established How their credit facility and equity strategy are funding growth Why this “mid‑tier gap” in the royalty space creates a unique investment opportunity Please email me with any follow up questions for Dan. My email address is Fleck@kereport.com Click here to visit the Versamet Royalties website. 

In this episode, we chat to a returning guest, who appeared in October 2024 (episode 471). John Lee, CEO and Executive Chairman of Silver Elephant, but also the CEO of CleanTech Vanadium Mining Corp who are a listed critical mineral exploration company who acquired Campbell-Crotser Fluorspar project in Kentucky. John has an Economics and Engineering degree, a CFA charterholder, and accredited investor who specializes in mining M&A, raising over $150 million through the TSX and TSX Venture Exchange for junior companies since 2009. He talks about the history of CleanTech, more about Fluorspar, including supply and demand, more about Kentucky as a mining jurisdiction, and his take on the precious metals at the moment. KEY TAKEAWAYS Fluorspar is an essential mineral used in various industries, including nuclear power production, solar energy, EV batteries, and pharmaceuticals.  The global production of fluorspar is heavily reliant on China, which produces 66 million tons annually, while the U.S. has no domestic production.  The recent acquisition of the Campbell Prosser project in Kentucky positions Cleantech Vanadium Mining Corp to capitalise on the growing demand for fluorspar.  Fluorspar prices have seen significant increases, with projections suggesting they could double or even quadruple by 2030 due to rising demand in critical applications and government initiatives aimed at self-sufficiency in mineral production. BEST MOMENTS "China produces today 66 million tons of fluorospar per year, and global production is 10 million tons. This creates a critical supply issue." "The project is in an excellent location with over 30 neighboring fluorospar projects... and has excellent infrastructure." "I think it's going to be within this current administration, you're going to see potentially doubling of the fluorospar price." VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        rob@mining-international.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ X:              https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast  Web:        http://www.mining-international.org GUEST SOCIALS  https://ca.linkedin.com/company/cleantechctv https://cleantechctv.com/  CONTACT METHOD rob@mining-international.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

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Tom welcomes back John Lee for a discussion on the concerning trends of global control and manipulation by powerful entities across finance, media, and technology. Lee highlights tactics like facial recognition and digital wallets that threaten privacy and autonomy. He warns of a potential biometric system that could blacklist individuals, emphasizing the need for proactive measures. To protect oneself, Lee suggests diversifying assets, particularly investing in gold and silver as reliable stores of value, and establishing alternative living arrangements globally to avoid dependency on any single system. He also stresses the importance of gaining new experiences over mere wealth accumulation, advocating for personal growth and memorable experiences as true sources of wealth. Lee remains optimistic that collective consciousness will drive a breakthrough, leading to positive change after sufficient negative experiences. Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:37 - Geopolitics & Markets00:02:02 - Silver Markets & Miners00:03:18 - Silver's Recent Moves00:06:25 - Apathy & Sentiment00:10:14 - Tariffs & Debt Markets00:14:53 - Fed Rates & Data Reliance?00:18:43 - Trade War Outlook?00:22:37 - Bigger Powers & Proxies00:27:16 - Commodities Prices & Gov't00:31:17 - Outcomes & Predictions00:35:33 - Head Warnings Buy Gold?00:41:48 - Wrap Up Guest Links:x: https://x.com/johnlee25893955Website: https://www.silverelef.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-lee-baa93422/ John Lee, CFA, is CEO and President of Silver Elephant Mining. Mr. Lee specializes in mining M&A and has raised over $150 million through the TSX and TSX Venture Exchange for junior companies since 2009. Lee identified, negotiated and financed Lynn Lake nickel acquisition in 2009, Ulaan Ovoo coal in 2010, Wellgreen nickel-pgm in 2011, Shakespeare nickel-pgm in 2012, Pulacayo silver in 2015, Gibellini vanadium in 2017, Bisoni vanadium in 2020, and Minago nickel-pgm in 2021. Mr. Lee is a CFA charterholder and graduated from Rice University with bachelor's degrees in Economics and in Engineering (honor).

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In today's episode Host Cali Van Zant speaks with Richard Drechsler, President and CEO of Trifecta Gold Ltd. (TSX-V: TG) (OTCQB: TRRFF)Join us as we dive into Trifecta Gold Ltd.'s (TSX.V: TG | OTCQB: TRRFF) exciting gold exploration journey in Yukon's Tombstone Gold Belt, focusing on the Mount Hinton and Rye projects. In this podcast, Richard unveils Trifecta's 2025 summer drilling plans, targeting Mount Hinton's intrusive gold source and Rye's high-grade gold veins, backed by a $5.3 million raise from strategic investors like Crescat Capital. Learn about the company's data-driven exploration strategy, leveraging geophysical and geochemical data, and proximity to Hecla's Keno Hill mine. We also explore Trifecta's clean share structure, strong $5.5 million cash position, and experienced team, all poised to unlock the potential of these promising Yukon gold projects spun out from Strategic Metals. Stay informed on the latest in gold exploration and mineral resource development!About Trifecta Gold Ltd. Trifecta is a Canadian-based precious metals exploration company dedicated to increasing shareholder value through the discovery and development of 100% held gold projects in Yukon and Nevada. Trifecta has secured an option to acquire a 100% interest in Mt. Hinton, Rye and 9 other highly prospective, intrusion-related gold projects located in Yukon's Tombstone Gold Belt where over 17 million ounces of gold have been discovered since May 2020. Initial drilling at the Company's Yuge Gold Project, located in northern Nevada, has identified multiple broad zones of gold mineralization near historical high-grade mines. The Company's Eureka Project hosts an 8 x 2.5 kilometre belt of surface showings and anomalous gold-in-soil that straddle the headwaters of two of the most productive placer creeks in Yukon's southern Klondike Goldfields. Trifecta's Treble Project covers a large hydrothermal system, located midway between Western Copper and Gold Corporation's Casino Deposit, the largest copper and gold deposit in the Yukon, and Rockhaven Resources Ltd.'s Klaza Deposit, a high-grade gold-silver deposit. Website: https://trifectagold.com/X: https://x.com/TrifectaGoldCorporate Presentation: https://trifectagold.com/site/assets/files/2110/trifecta_2025_may.pdfAbout Investorideas.com - Big Investing Ideas Investorideas.com Named as one of 100 Best Investment Blogs and Websites in 2025 (8th) Investorideas.com is the go-to platform for big investing ideas. From breaking stock news to top-rated investing podcasts, we cover it all. Our original branded content includes podcasts such as Exploring Mining, Cleantech, Crypto Corner, Cannabis News, and the AI Eye. We also create free investor stock directories for sectors including mining, crypto, renewable energy, gaming, biotech, tech, sports and more. Public companies within the sectors we cover can use our news publishing and content creation services to help tell their story to interested investors. Paid content is always disclosed. Disclaimer/Disclosure: This podcast and article featuring Trifecta Gold Ltd. are paid for content at Investorideas.com, (payment disclosure). Our site does not make recommendations for purchases or sale of stocks, services or products. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. All investing involves risk and possible losses. This site is currently compensated for news publication and distribution, social media and marketing, content creation and more. Disclosure is posted for each compensated news release, content published /created if required but otherwise the news was not compensated for and was published for the sole interest of our readers and followers. Contact management and IR of each company directly regarding specific questions. More disclaimer info: https://www.investorideas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp Learn more about publishing your news release and our other news services on the Investorideas.com newswire https://www.investorideas.com/News-Upload/ Global investors must adhere to regulations of each country. Please read Investorideas.com privacy policy: https://www.investorideas.com/About/Private_Policy.asp #TrifectaGold #YukonGold #MountHinton #RyeProject #GoldExploration #TombstoneGoldBelt #GoldMining #InvestingInGold #MineralExploration #YukonMining #CrestcatCapital #GoldVeins #Drilling2025 #StrategicMetals #KenoHill #GoldInvestment

  This Weekend's Show dives deep into two of the most critical commodity narratives shaping the investment landscape. In the first half, Brien Lundin (Gold...

Greetings & welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Mike Belenkie - CEO of Advantage Energy - a TSX listed energy company with a market cap of ~$2 Billion. Mr. Belenkie joined Advantage in October 2018 as Chief Operating Officer, and was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer in October 2019 and then to President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2022. Between 2012 and 2018, Mr. Belenkie founded and helped lead Modern Resources to become a highly efficient Deep Basin producer which included oversight on all aspects of the Corporation. From September 2008 to December 2011, Mr. Belenkie held roles of increasing responsibility at Painted Pony including Vice President of Reservoir Engineering and Corporate Development. Prior thereto, Mr. Belenkie held various roles at Talisman Energy (1995-2008) within their North American assets, including Team Lead of Montney and Northeast British Columbia. During 2006 and 2007, Mr. Belenkie was a management consultant with RLG International, working with leadership teams in two major producers in Alaska and Canada, while on secondment from Talisman. Mr. Belenkie received his BSc. In Mechanical Engineering from University of Calgary in 1997 and is a registered professional engineer with APEGA.Among other things we discussed Infrastructure, Cash Flow & Canadian LNG Opportunities Ahead.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEPACAstro Rentals Canadian Gas Association Support the show

Sitka Gold's (TSX.V:SIG - OTCQB:SITKF - FRE:1RF) aggressive 30,000m drill campaign is in full swing at the RC Gold Project, with visual gold already intersected in every hole so far this season. In this company update I caught up with Mike Burke, Director and VP of Corporate Development at Sitka Gold, to discuss recent news from the ongoing exploration program.   We discuss:  Three rigs are turning (with a fourth on-site), targeting expansion at the Blackjack, Eiger, and Saddle Zone deposits Early drill holes are reporting visible gold, supporting confidence in deeper and lateral mineralization potential 2025 campaign is fully funded with $25 million in the treasury Blackjack already hosts over 2.3Moz gold (Indicated + Inferred) - this year's drilling aims to expand the resource further and explore nearby anomalies The Saddle Zone, sitting between Blackjack and Eiger, is now being prioritized for the first time since 2021, based on strong gold-in-soil anomalies Additional targets at Rhosgobel, and Pukelman areas will be tested later in the season Mike also shares thoughts on the market's positive reaction to exploration news and when investors can expect initial assay results. If you have any follow up questions for Mike please email me at Fleck@kereport.com.  Click here visit the Sitka Gold website to learn more about the Company.

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Interview withNick Earner, MD of Alkane ResourcesFrazer Bourchier, President & CEO of Mandalay ResourcesRecording date: 19th May 2025Alkane Resources (ASX:ALK) and Mandalay Resources (TSX:MND) have announced a strategic "merger of equals" that will create a significant mid-tier gold producer. The all-share transaction values Mandalay at A$559.1 million ($357.8 million), with Mandalay shareholders receiving 55% ownership of the combined entity and Alkane shareholders retaining 45%.The merged company will operate under the Alkane Resources name, trading on both the ASX and TSX exchanges. It will maintain a diversified portfolio of three producing mines - Tomingley (Australia), Costerfield (Australia), and Björkdal (Sweden) - with an anticipated annual production of 160,000-180,000 gold equivalent ounces.Financial projections for the combined entity are robust, including over $100 million USD in cash, zero debt, and approximately $200 million USD in annual free cash flow. This represents a cash flow multiple of approximately 3:1, compared to the industry standard of 4-5x EBITDA."This company will have over $100 million US in net cash positive with no debt," noted Frazer Bourchier, President and CEO of Mandalay Resources, highlighting the strong financial foundation of the merger.A key strategic rationale for the combination is achieving "capital relevance" through a pro-forma market capitalization of approximately $650 million USD. This scale should qualify the company for inclusion in both the ASX 300 index and the GDXJ (VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF), potentially attracting institutional investors previously unable to invest due to size limitations.The merger has received unanimous board approval from both companies and secured voting support agreements from key shareholders. Shareholder votes are expected in June 2025, with transaction closing anticipated by August 2025.The combined entity will pursue a disciplined capital allocation strategy focused on organic exploration, M&A opportunities, and potential shareholder returns, operating with a philosophy of empowered site-level leadership and minimal corporate oversight.Sign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Erik Wetterling, Founder and Editor of The Hedgeless Horseman website, joins me to review the key investing themes and takeaways from the 2 TopShelf Partners conferences we attended last week:  the Commodities Global Expo 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and then the Natural Resource Stocks Expo 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.   Erik also highlights 11 different companies that caught his attention at the event either as portfolio positions, or new companies that he is doing more due diligence on.   This is a wide-ranging conversation that gets into gold, silver, copper, nickel, and critical minerals resource investing.   The companies discussed in the interview are: First Nordic Metals Corp. (TSX.V: FNM, OTCQB: FNMCF, Stockholm: FNMC SDB, Frankfurt: HEG0), Sonoro Gold Corp. (TSXV: SGO | OTCQB: SMOFF | FRA: 23SP), Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp. (TSXV:PGE)(OTCQB:PGEZF)(FSE:J0G), Scottie Resources Corp. (TSXV: SCOT) (OTCQB: SCTSF) (FSE: SR8), West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (TSXV: WRLG) (OTCQB: WRLGF), Denarius Metals Corp. (TSXV: DSLV) (OTCQX: DNRSF), Power Metallic Mines Inc. (TSXV: PNPN) (OTCBB: PNPNF) (Frankfurt: IVV), U.S. Gold Corp. (Nasdaq: USAU), Zeus North America Mining Corp. (CSE:ZEUS)(OTCQB:ZUUZF)(FRANKFURT:O92), Fairchild Gold Corp. (TSXV: FAIR), and Cerrado Gold Inc. (TSX.V: CERT) (OTCQX: CRDOF).     * In full disclosure, some companies mentioned by Erik in this interview, are positions held in his personal portfolio, and also may be site sponsors of The Hedgeless Horseman website at the time of this recording.    Click here to visit Erik's site – The Hedgeless Horseman

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Scottie Resources Corp. (TSX.V: SCOT | OTCQB: SCTSF | Frankfurt: SR8) moves closer to entering the development phase. In this exclusive interview, President and CEO Brad Rourke outlines the company's latest strategic developments, including the upcoming Mineral Resource Estimate and the results of the ore sorting study on their Scottie Gold Mine Project in British Columbia—both key milestones advancing the company toward creating long-term value for shareholders.Discover more about the company at the 2025 Commodities Global Expo, taking place on May 11–13 at the Four Seasons in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.Secure your spot at the Commodities Global Expo 2025 and connect with Scottie Resources: https://topshelf-partners.com/Explore Scottie Resources' properties in BC's Golden Triangle: https://scottieresources.com/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/WT06eFf_aA4?si=8x21W4JUQB01CeTv  And follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

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US equities are mostly higher with S&P and TSX futures pointing up. US 2-year yield stays at 3.8% and 10-year down 5 bps to 4.4%. Gold finished down 2.6%, bitcoin futures was up and WTI crude settled up 1.4%. European equity markets are firmer, follows broad strength in Asia, with decent gains for Nikkei and Hang Seng. Attention to the White House, President Trump said he never intended to fire Fed Chair Powell. He repeated his criticisms of Powell and said that he'd like him to be more active in terms of lowering interest rates, but that even if Powell doesn't, it would not result in his termination. Sell-side firms warned firing Powell risked inviting fresh market turbulence though there was also lingering scepticism that Trump would carry out threat to remove Powell given financial repercussions that would follow.Companies mentioned: Voyager Acquisition, VERAXA, Fonterra Co-operative Group, Intel

S&P futures and TSX are pointing down. US 2-year yield stays at 3.8% and 10-year yield climbing 4 bps to 4.4%. Gold settles up 2% and WTI Crude down 1.6%. Treasuries were weaker with some curve steepening, dollar index was little changed. Asia markets are mixed today. More scrutiny is on waning US exceptionalism symbolized by dollar's ongoing retreat. Bearish dollar narrative is broadening beyond tariffs to concerns about Fed's independence. Tariff headline volatility continued as President Trump on Truth Social listed eight categories that would qualify as non-tariff barriers. Japan markets are particularly sensitive to currency manipulation which was at the top of the list. Yen strengthened to a seven-month high amid growing expectations the topic will come up during the meeting between Finance Minister Kato and Treasury Secretary Bessent on the side-lines of this week's Washington G20 meeting of finance minister and central bank governors.Companies mentioned: Tesla, Alphabet, Ford Motor

  Welcome to the KE Report Weekend Show!    This week, we explore the growing shift of capital out of the U.S., impacting both equity...

Triggerwarnung: sexualisierte Gewalt gegen Kinder Als die zwölfjährige Sina im Sommer 2001 bei ihren Pflegeeltern Norbert und Rita einzieht, wirkt es wie der Beginn eines neuen Lebens. Nach Jahren in der Wohngruppe hat sie endlich ein richtiges Zuhause, das ihr Rückhalt und Stabilität schenken soll. Doch anderthalb Jahre später erzählt Sina, ihr Pflegevater habe sie missbraucht. Es kommt zum Prozess, in dem Aussage gegen Aussage steht. Und die Einschätzung einer Person letztendlich dazu führt, dass das Gericht einen schweren Fehler begeht… In dieser Folge von “Mordlust- Verbrechen und ihre Hintergründe” widmen wir uns der Rolle der Gutachter:innen. Mit ihrem Sachverstand unterstützen sie Richter:innen in Strafprozessen dabei, Verbrechen aufzuklären, Taten zu rekonstruieren und Motive zu benennen. Doch wie viel Macht und Einfluss haben sie wirklich? Und was passiert, wenn sich vermeintliches Fachwissen schlichtweg als falsch entpuppt? Darum geht es in dieser Episode. Expert:innen in dieser Folge: Psychologin Prof. Dr. Michaela Pfundmair, Psychiaterin und Psychoanalytikerin Dr. Hanna Ziegert, Rechtsanwalt Benedikt Müller **Credit** Produzentinnen/ Hosts: Paulina Krasa, Laura Wohlers Redaktion: Paulina Krasa, Laura Wohlers, Jennifer Fahrenholz Schnitt: Pauline Korb Rechtliche Abnahme: Abel und Kollegen ** Mordlust am TIMES SQUARE** 20 Times Square 47th Street & 7th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036 (right across from the American Eagle board, next to TSX and adjacent to TKTS and Duffy Square) https://maps.app.goo.gl/EDJwRnmQTCYaBq8H7 **Quellen (Auswahl)** LG Saarbrücken, Urteil vom 29.01.2015, 3 O 295/13 Süddeutsche Zeitung: “Der Pflegevater”: https://t1p.de/v3t9z Saarbrücker Zeitung: “Ein Jubeltag für das Justizopfer Kuss”: https://t1p.de/nai4w Saarbrücker Zeitung: “Norbert Kuß - die Chronologie eines Justizskandals”: https://t1p.de/wsr5l Jura-Forum: “Glaubwürdigkeitsgutachten - Begriff, Ablauf und Fragen einfach erklärt”: https://t1p.de/pmmgv **Partner der Episode** Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/Mordlust Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

S&P futures and TSX are pointing slightly up. Asian equities inched higher in cautious trade with a 0.8% surge in Nikkei, Hang Seng and Shanghai are slightly up with India leading the gainers as its banks and auto stocks rallied on tariff reprieve news. European equity markets are mostly higher, with major indices up near 1%. Overnight, US 10-year yield was steady at 4.4% with the 2-year up 1 bP to 3.9%. US dollar unchanged, AUD higher, NZD at four-month high, yen and yuan flat. Oil went up and gold firmer. Crude futures are slightly higher, precious metals are also resuming their upward trend, base metals are mixed. Cryptocurrencies are higher.Companies mentioned: Apple, Lowe's Companies, Ryanair Holdings, NVIDIA Corp

  Welcome to the KE Report Weekend Show!    A historic week marked by heightened market volatility and tariff headlines saw sentiment shift from fear...

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  Welcome to the KE Report Weekend Show!    With commodities continuing to run higher, on this weekend's show we focus on where the best...

This week, I'm joined by fitness expert Alicia Jones, a passionate advocate for midlife women's health and strength. Alicia's journey into fitness took on new meaning when she witnessed a striking contrast in her own family—her 72-year-old mother climbing 1,700 stairs with ease, while her grandmother at the same age required full-time care. This eye-opening moment reinforced a powerful truth: the way we move and care for us today determines our mobility, strength, and independence in the years to come.In this episode, we break down the myths, science, and simple strategies that can transform your approach to fitness and ageing after 50:Why cardio alone isn't enoughThe “bulking” myth debunkedWhy Balance training needs to be includedThe power of incidental exercise How to work with your changing hormones This conversation is packed with practical, science-backed strategies to help you stay strong, independent, and vibrant for decades to come. Whether you're a lifelong fitness lover or just starting your strength journey, Alicia's insights will inspire you to embrace movement in a whole new way!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW3DusNaZS85xRRcMB_XF8wFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AliciaJonesHealthyLiving/?fref=tsX: https://twitter.com/fit_destination To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at: info@pollywarren.comhttps://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/

Register for the Rule Symposium Here: https://registration.allintheloop.net/register/event/rick-rule-symposium-2025-ccha?via=ProvenAndProbable ​Dev Randhawa is a notable figure in the uranium sector, recognized for his leadership and contributions to mining exploration. He has received several industry accolades, including:​ Mining Person of the Year 2013 by Northern Miner Magazine. ​The Northern Miner Mining Journal Excellence Award 2015 for Exploration, awarded to Fission Uranium Corp. during his tenure. Mining Person of the Year 2013 by Northern Miner Magazine. ​ As CEO of F3 Uranium, Randhawa has overseen significant discoveries in the Athabasca Basin, notably the JR Zone at the Patterson Lake North (PLN) project in 2022. This high-grade uranium find underscores his team's expertise in advancing uranium exploration. ​ In 2025, the uranium market is experiencing volatility influenced by geopolitical factors and supply-demand dynamics. Despite short-term price fluctuations, the long-term outlook remains positive, driven by increasing demand from new reactor constructions and the expansion of nuclear energy initiatives. ​ F3 Uranium continues to focus on developing the JR Zone, with ongoing drilling programs aimed at expanding and delineating this promising deposit. And now in today's interview, this narrative will now include the broach property. As F3 Hits Anomalous Radioactivity 12km South of JR Zone on Broach Property. For a broader perspective on current uranium market trends, you might find the following video insightful: F3 Uranium Website: https://f3uranium.com/ TSX.V: FUU | OTCQB: FUUFF Press Release: https://f3uranium.com/f3-hits-anomalous-radioactivity-12km-south-of-jr-zone-on-broach-property/ Corporate Presentation: https://f3uranium.com/corporate/ Contact: ir@f3uranium.com +1 778-484-8030 On this channel, you'll find: Exclusive Interviews with industry leaders, analysts, and mining executives. Market analysis on the latest developments in precious metals and mining stocks. Educational videos to help you navigate the world of resource investing. Investment strategies and insights to enhance your portfolio. Stay tuned for new videos every week, and don't forget to subscribe to join a growing community of resource investors. Subscribe now to stay ahead of the curve and learn from the best in the industry. WEBSITE: https://provenandprobable.com/

We meet David Alan Lane, aka Squarepeg, today. David has been sharing his trail experience extensively over the past few years on Facebook. He helps with all sorts of advice, including gear and what to eat out on trail. It's a cherished resource for hikers. Now, David has put together another Facebook page that is ambitious in its scope. He has formed Slackpack the Appalachian Trail with Squarepeg, and will shortly be heading north on a big slackpack that will have members drop in and drop out along the way. Steve and David discuss this new venture, as well as his other experiences hiking the Appalachian Trail. You can check out his two Facebook groups here at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1394634307891967 and https://www.facebook.com/SquarepegsHikeTalk Dave Santi and Steve talk about inspiration and motivation in the second of his four pre-hike conversations as he gears up to head out in early March. Our book reading, Happy Hiking, by my friend, Emily Leonard is–of course–written from a woman's POV and a woman's voice. I hope you enjoy listening to my reading of it. If you'd like to buy the book, you can find it on Amazon at Happy Hiking: Falling in love on the Appalachian Trail, or on Emily's website, at Happy Hiking. Our new sponsor for the New Year is TSX Challenge, who turn one week into inspiration for a lifetime. And I should know. Chris at TSX told me he could get me to the top of Mt Whitney…and he did. Check out their incredible group hikes at https://tsxchallenge.com/, and save 10% at checkout by using the code MIGHTYBLUE. I used my hike last year on the South West Coast Path in the UK to help raise money for my absolute favorite charity, Parenting Matters, on whose board I've been privileged to serve for over a decade. You can learn more about the hike and the organization–and donate–by visiting https://parentingmattersfl.org/eventer/hike-with-steve-empowering-parents-one-step-at-a-time/edate/2024-04-15/. I hope you want to support this critical mission. Don't forget. Our entire series of videos from our Woods Hole Weekend in 2022 is now FREE and available at my YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA8ImK4qpNc&list=PLu8u88nsJtgWZxT8DLwEW2yXcz4gT6HXs There, you'll find all sorts of tips and tricks that our guests took away from the weekend that helped them with their own hikes this year. Check it out. I often ask listeners for ideas on who to interview, and I'm sure several of you say, “I could do that. I've got an awesome story to tell.” You're the person we need to hear from. If you'd like to be interviewed on the podcast, just register as a guest on the link below, and I'll be in touch. https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/mighty-blue-on-the-appalachian-trail-the-ultimate-mid-life-c/guests/intake/ If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com . If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received. Additionally, you can “Zelle” me a donation to steve@hikingradionetwork.com. Or “Venmo“ me at @‌Steve-Adams-105. They both work! If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.

We have Tina Tempest on the show today. Tina, or Chunky, completed a SOBO thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2009. The trail had such an impact upon her life, that she and her husband, Brett, ultimately opened the Quarter Way Inn, a hostel near Marion, Virginia. Tina's breakfast at the hostel is the stuff of legend! But it is one of her side businesses that we're talking about today, as Tina is the owner of Bead By Bead Adventures, producing necklaces for many of the long distance trails, including two that I wear. There are plenty of ways to follow Tina, either online or in person. Check out these links: See Tina in person: AT Gateways at Amicalola Falls State Park in Georgia on February 28 - March 2, 2025. Appalachian Trail Days in Damascus, Virginia on May 16-18, 2025 Follow Tina online: Bead by Bead Adventures: Necklaces that are maps of long-distance hiking trails that hikers (or those at home) can use to track their progress. Her website is at www.gobeadbybead.com, on Instagram at Instagram (@gobeadbybead), and on Facebook at Bead by Bead Adventures. Her hostel: Quarter Way Inn: Seasonal Appalachian Trail Hiker Hostel at mile 555-ish in Southwest Virginia. Her website, www.quarterwayinn.com, on Instagram at Instagram (@quarterwayinn), and on Facebook at Quarter Way Inn Her Honey business is Gather Ye Honey: Pure honey and beeswax candles from Ceres, VA and Charlotte, NC. That website is at www.gatheryehoney.com, her Instagram is at Instagram (@gatheryehoney), while her Facebook is at Gather Ye Honey We also caught up with one of our Mighty Blue Class of 2025 members, Dave Santi. Dave and I talked through his pack and the choices he has made for his upcoming thru-hike in March. Check out the gear details at https://lighterpack.com/r/xtkoon If you have questions or topics you'd like covered by our class of 2025 members, Dave and Beth, please email them to me at steve@hikingradionetwork.com. Our book reading, Happy Hiking, by my friend, Emily Leonard is–of course–written from a woman's POV and a woman's voice. I hope you enjoy listening to my reading of it. If you'd like to buy the book, you can find it on Amazon at Happy Hiking: Falling in love on the Appalachian Trail, or on Emily's website, at Happy Hiking. Our new sponsor for the New Year is TSX Challenge, who turn one week into inspiration for a lifetime. And I should know. Chris at TSX told me he could get me to the top of Mt Whitney…and he did. Check out their incredible group hikes at TSX Challenge - Guided Backpacking Trips to Mt. Whitney, Grand Canyon & Beyond, and save 10% at checkout by using the code MIGHTYBLUE. I used my hike last year on the South West Coast Path in the UK to help raise money for my absolute favorite charity, Parenting Matters, on whose board I've been privileged to serve for over a decade. You can learn more about the hike and the organization–and donate–by visiting Hike with Steve - Empowering Parents, One Step at a Time | Parenting Matters %. I hope you want to support this critical mission. Don't forget. Our entire series of videos from our Woods Hole Weekend in 2022 is now FREE and available at my YouTube page at Woods Hole Weekend - Trailer There, you'll find all sorts of tips and tricks that our guests took away from the weekend that helped them with their own hikes this year. Check it out. I often ask listeners for ideas on who to interview, and I'm sure several of you say, “I could do that. I've got an awesome story to tell.” You're the person we need to hear from. If you'd like to be interviewed on the podcast, just register as a guest on the link below, and I'll be in touch. Come on the show! If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at Hiking Radio Network . If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received. Additionally, you can “Zelle” me a donation to steve@hikingradionetwork.com. Or “Venmo“ me at @‌Steve-Adams-105. They both work! If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.

Our main guest today is Nick Thatcher, who I found when he posted an epic Katahdin summit picture on Facebook. I hoped there would be more to his story than a December summit, so I reached out to him. He shared a story of determination and drive, culminating in that epic picture on the top of Katahdin. Nick made some intelligent choices for his hike that should inspire others in their own quest to fulfill an Appalachian Trail thru-hike. His calm demeanor will impress you. You can follow him on social media at Instagram (@realnickthatch), as well as his blog for the Trek at Nick Thatcher, Author at The Trek . Our book reading, Happy Hiking, by my friend, Emily Leonard is–of course–written from a woman's POV and a woman's voice. I hope you enjoy listening to my reading of it. If you'd like to buy the book, you can find it on Amazon at Happy Hiking: Falling in love on the Appalachian Trail, or on Emily's website, at Happy Hiking. Our new sponsor for the New Year is TSX Challenge, who turn one week into inspiration for a lifetime. And I should know. Chris at TSX told me he could get me to the top of Mt Whitney…and he did. Check out their incredible group hikes at TSX Challenge - Guided Backpacking Trips to Mt. Whitney, Grand Canyon & Beyond, and save 10% at checkout by using the code MIGHTYBLUE. I used my hike earlier this year on the South West Coast Path in the UK to help raise money for my absolute favorite charity, Parenting Matters, on whose board I've been privileged to serve for over a decade. You can learn more about the hike and the organization–and donate–by visiting Hike with Steve - Empowering Parents, One Step at a Time | Parenting Matters %. I hope you want to support this critical mission. Don't forget. Our entire series of videos from our Woods Hole Weekend in 2022 is now FREE and available at my YouTube page at Woods Hole Weekend - Trailer There, you'll find all sorts of tips and tricks that our guests took away from the weekend that helped them with their own hikes this year. Check it out. I often ask listeners for ideas on who to interview, and I'm sure several of you say, “I could do that. I've got an awesome story to tell.” You're the person we need to hear from. If you'd like to be interviewed on the podcast, just register as a guest on the link below, and I'll be in touch. Come on the show! If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at Hiking Radio Network . If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received. Additionally, you can “Zelle” me a donation to steve@hikingradionetwork.com. Or “Venmo“ me at @‌Steve-Adams-105. They both work! If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.

David Kibiloski is our guest today. What starts as a story about his Appalachian Trail thru-hike, tracks his evolution into an AT hostel owner, then a 501(c)(3) with AT Kids, followed by Stumble Inn 2.0. It is a fascinating journey. You can follow David on his website, at The Stumble Inn and AT KIDS - A Perfect Partnership. We also started what I hope to be a bidding war for Smercomics, a political satire book that David owns (unopened), but he is willing to offer to the highest bidder from our audience. All funds will go directly to AT Kids. I'm starting the bidding at $100. I hope you'd like to join in. You can email me your bid to steve@hikingradionetwork.com, and we'll run it for a couple of weeks before announcing the winner. You will get an email back from me if your bid is exceeded, just in case you'd like to up it again!! I also wanted to share a link to my friend, Rob Diamond's YouTube page, as he is channelling George Eschleman from a few weeks back by taking dog tags with him on his AT hike this year. You can find it at Rob Diamond (DogTag_on_the_AT) Our book reading, Happy Hiking, by my friend, Emily Leonard is–of course–written from a woman's POV and a woman's voice. I hope you enjoy listening to my reading of it. If you'd like to buy the book, you can find it on Amazon at Happy Hiking: Falling in love on the Appalachian Trail, or on Emily's website, at Happy Hiking. Our new sponsor for the New Year is TSX Challenge, who turn one week into inspiration for a lifetime. And I should know. Chris at TSX told me he could get me to the top of Mt Whitney…and he did. Check out their incredible group hikes at TSX Challenge - Guided Backpacking Trips to Mt. Whitney, Grand Canyon & Beyond, and save 10% at checkout by using the code MIGHTYBLUE. I used my hike earlier this year on the South West Coast Path in the UK to help raise money for my absolute favorite charity, Parenting Matters, on whose board I've been privileged to serve for over a decade. You can learn more about the hike and the organization–and donate–by visiting Hike with Steve - Empowering Parents, One Step at a Time | Parenting Matters %. I hope you want to support this critical mission. Don't forget. Our entire series of videos from our Woods Hole Weekend in 2022 is now FREE and available at my YouTube page at Woods Hole Weekend - Trailer There, you'll find all sorts of tips and tricks that our guests took away from the weekend that helped them with their own hikes this year. Check it out. I often ask listeners for ideas on who to interview, and I'm sure several of you say, “I could do that. I've got an awesome story to tell.” You're the person we need to hear from. If you'd like to be interviewed on the podcast, just register as a guest on the link below, and I'll be in touch. Come on the show! If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at Hiking Radio Network . If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received. Additionally, you can “Zelle” us a donation to steve@hikingradionetwork.com. It works! Trust me! If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.