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Let's Know Things
Cholesterol Therapies

Let's Know Things

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 13:31


This week we talk about LDL, HDL, and cardiovascular issues.We also discuss one-time therapies, statins, and pharmaceutical economics.Recommended Book: Blood by Dr. Jen GunterTranscriptCholesterol is the most common type of what's called a sterol, which is a type of steroid, but also structurally technically an alcohol. But functionally, and classified by scientists, cholesterol is a lipid, which in this case is similar to a fat in all but how the body uses it. Cholesterol is the type of sterol most commonly found in animals—other types are found in plants and fungi—and its function, and this is where it varies from fats, which are used to store energy, is to basically help hold the cell membrane together, and it also serves as an intracellular messenger.Cholesterol is especially prevalent in the brain and spinal cord of animals, but it's found throughout their bodily tissues, as well, and again, it's vital for holding everything together and helping things communicate, in addition to being a precursor for vitamin D, steroid hormones, and bile.You want to have cholesterol, then, as without it you would be dead.Too much cholesterol in the blood, however, can also make you dead, especially when it's bound to what's called low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, as that contributes to cardiovascular disease like heart attacks and aneurysms, which can massively impact one's overall wellness and quality of life, and at extremes lead to the whole system shutting down as a consequence of heart attack, stroke, and the like.A lot of things can contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease, including habits like smoking, genetic predisposition, and the enthusiastic consumption of alcohol and unhealthy foods. But high blood cholesterol, of the LDL variety, is one of the top contributors, as these low-density clusters of lipoprotein can clog the pathways that blood takes throughout our bodies. Other, denser types of lipoproteins, HDLs, can clear it, like a heavier, denser substance pushing through clogs of less-dense materials that are gumming up a pipe, but LDL is at times accumulated as a result of consuming delicious but unhealthy foods, which are hard to avoid, and for some people the only consistently available and affordable foods; and for other people LDL accumulates as a result of their genetic predispositions—two things that are devilishly difficult to change.What I'd like to talk about today is a new type of therapy that may be very good news for people who struggle with the accumulation of LDL, and why this is being seen as very good news more broadly, at the scale of entire nations, as well.—Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly is testing a new, experimental drug called VERVE-102 which is a one-time infusion that is currently administered over the course of about four hours, and once completed, it turns off a gene called PCSK9, which is responsible for making a protein that regulates cholesterol levels in humans.As I said, this drug is still being tested, so these are early results. But in a study of 35 people with high cholesterol levels, high levels of LDL or LDL-C, which is short for lipoprotein cholesterol, they found that this infusion, which again, is a one-time treatment, so get it once and then theoretically at least you never have to get anything done ever again, it reduced those LDL and LDL-C levels by as much as 62%, and that reduction was maintained a year and a half after the infusion; that's how far out they're retested so far, and the hope is that each retest will continue to show the same.On the strength of those very promising results, a Phase 2 study has been planned by the end of 2026, and the US Food and Drug Administration, the FDA, previously fast-tracked this existing study, because of the promise and potential this drug already demonstrated in early studies; all of which is considered to be very significant progress and possibility.To understand that significance, though, it's useful to know some health stats. And I'm going to focus on the US here, as that's where this drug is being developed, but many wealthy countries have similar stats, at least in terms of cardiovascular disease struggles.As of 2024, which is the last year we had good, cohesive data on this in the US, it was estimated that about 11-12% of the US adult population has high cholesterol levels. This typically doesn't come with any symptoms, but it can contribute a higher risk for all those cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and stroke. A further 86 million US adults have borderline or elevated cholesterol levels, which can easily tip higher, but also, even in that existing, elevated state, contribute to negative cardiovascular outcomes.There are treatments for high cholesterol, the most common of category of which are called statins, which reduce the production of LDL by inhibiting an enzyme that produces cholesterol in the body.Unfortunately, these drugs do come with some usually minor side effects, which can cause patients to stop using them, and they have to be taken daily, ideally at the same time each day. That necessity for consistency leads to a lot of incorrect or incomplete usage, which reduces the effectiveness of these drugs. But it's also estimated that only about 54.5% of US adults who would benefit from statins are currently taking one—so that's people who could benefit and who have it prescribed, and then within that number are all the people who are taking this drug incorrectly or incompletely, reducing the effectiveness. So a relatively small number of people who should probably be on these things are getting the full benefit they offer because of the nature of the drug.And that's not great, because in the US alone, heart disease is the leading cause of death for pretty much every adult demographic; men, women, people of most racial and ethnic and economic groups, you name it, heart disease is the biggest threat to their lives.One US citizen dies every 34 seconds of some kind of cardiovascular condition, and as of 2023, 1 in every 3 deaths in the US was caused by the same, adding up to just over 919,000 people that year.Between 2021 and 2022, alone, the cost of services and medications related to heart disease added up to more than $168 billion; again, that's just in that period, and just in the US.And once more, these are ailments that are caused or heavily influenced by high levels of cholesterol, which are themselves amplified by common lifestyle choices, environmental factors that are hard for many people to avoid, and just by raw, dumb luck because of genetics.This treatment category, then, is being seen as a pretty big deal because a one-time infusion means those who receive it don't have to remember to take a pill every day at the same time, and won't experience those statin-based side-effects.It also means that people who are currently costing the medical system a bunch of money each year, because they need treatments for all the issues they suffer as a result of high cholesterol, will suddenly cost the system a lot less money, for treatments and medications. Not for nothing, their health and quality of life will likely improve as well. So in addition to having better, healthier outcomes personally, their cost to healthcare systems will drop.Eli Lilly's drug isn't the only one currently working its way through clinical trials, either.Amgen is working on a similar treatment, and Novartis and Ionis Pharmaceuticals have drugs that are even further along in the process, their medicines that cut heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular deaths could be approved by the FDA as soon as next year.There are a lot of caveats worth noting here, including that the science is still out as to whether this approach, silencing proteins that lead to the creation of more LDL and a similar substance called Lp(a)—which is more dangerous because it's stickier and thus more likely to get stuck in important blood pathways, and it's also more likely to be caused by genetics than lifestyle—the word is still out on whether reducing these things in the body actually reduces hearth attacks and stroke.Some people have had this particular risk variable dramatically reduced, but have still suffered from cardiovascular events, which raises the question of whether this path is the right one to take in trying to reduce this category of health issues; the correlation between LDL and heart attacks and strokes might not be a clear-cut as long assumed.There's also the issue of price. Drug-makers are economically incentivized to sell treatments over cures, because that means they can continue selling their product over time, potentially for the life of the patient, and a cure, in contrast, is a one-time hit that in theory should alleviate the need for future treatment.There's a chance, then, that the drug-makers will decide they need to make these one-hit treatments really, really expensive in order to make their R&D dollars back and to make the kinds of profits their investors expect from them. That could then reduce the potential audience for these treatments, even if they are effective, and could further slow their deployment and future research in this space.If these trials continue to go well, though, there's a good chance that this combination of similar but distinct treatment types will provide a more sustainable alternative to current options, and that, like the recent bogglingly rapid and widespread deployment of GLP-1 treatments for all sorts of issues, could lead to a new paradigm in this facet of the medical world.Show Noteshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholesterolhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiovascular_diseasehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_cholesterolhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10982736/https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/data-research/facts-stats/index.htmlhttps://www.who.int/health-topics/cardiovascular-diseases#tab=tab_1https://www.ama-assn.org/public-health/chronic-diseases/what-doctors-want-patients-know-about-high-cholesterolhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statinhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42187087/https://abcnews.com/GMA/Wellness/new-drug-game-changer-people-high-cholesterol/story This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

Andrew's Daily Five
Guess the Year Season 15: Episode 6

Andrew's Daily Five

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 31:37


Send us Fan MailWelcome to Guess the Year! This is an interactive, competitive podcast series where you will be able to play along and compete against your fellow listeners. Here is how the scoring works:10 points: Get the year dead on!7 points: 1-2 years off4 points: 3-5 years off1 point: 6-10 years offGuesses can be emailed to drandrewmay@gmail.com or texted using the link at the top of the show notes (please leave your name).I will read your scores out before the next episode, along with the scores of your fellow listeners! Please email your guesses to Andrew no later than 12pm EST on the day the next episode posts if you want them read out on the episode (e.g., if an episode releases on Monday, then I need your guesses by 12pm EST on Wednesday; if an episode releases on Friday, then I need your guesses by 12 pm EST on Monday). Note: If you don't get your scores in on time, they will still be added to the overall scores I am keeping. So they will count for the final scores - in other words, you can catch up if you get behind, you just won't have your scores read out on the released episode. All I need is your guesses (e.g., Song 1 - 19xx, Song 2 - 20xx, Song 3 - 19xx, etc.). Please be honest with your guesses! Best of luck!!The answers to today's ten songs can be found below. If you are playing along, don't scroll down until you have made your guesses. .....Have you made your guesses yet? If so, you can scroll down and look at the answers......Okay, answers coming. Don't peek if you haven't made your guesses yet!......Intro song: Keep the Faith by Bon Jovi (1992)Song 1: Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye (2011)Song 2: Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve (1997)Song 3: Rhinestone Cowboy by Glen Campbell (1975)Song 4: You Can't Hurry Love by The Supremes (1966)Song 5: One More Time by Daft Punk (2000)Song 6: Purple Rain by Prince & the Revolution (1984)Song 7: Groove Is In the Heart by Deee-Lite (1990)Song 8: One, Two Step by Ciara (feat. Missy Elliott) (2004)Song 9: My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion (1997)Song 10: Body Like a Back Road by Sam Hunt (2017)

Sateli 3
Sateli 3 - Kenny Dorham (60) y Harry Edison con Ben Webster (57) - 04/06/26

Sateli 3

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 60:29


Sintonía: "Mack The Knife" - Kenny Dorham1.- Lotus Blossom2.- I Had The Craziest Dream3.- Old Folks4.- Blue FridayExtraídas del álbum "Quiet Kenny" (New Jazz, 1960/Concord Music, 2006) del trompetista Kenny Dorham5.- Blues for the Blues6.- Blues for Piney Brown7.- Blues for Bill Basie8.- Alone TogetherExtraídas del álbum "Gee, Baby Ain´t I Good To You" (Verve,1957) del trompetista Harry Edison y el saxofonista Ben WebsterEscuchar audio

Digest This
You'll Never Grocery Shop The Same Way Again! | Andres Ornelas

Digest This

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 37:24


375: Verve Market may be the next big thing when it comes to grocery shopping for those with IBS, food sensitivities, special diets, or just for those trying to avoid stevia, natural flavors, and just want to eat healthier overall. Imagine a grocery store curated entirely for you and your family specifically catering to your needs, and everything in that store you can choose! That's what Verve Market is doing when it comes to grocery shopping. I have the founder, Andres, on with me today as he shares his own experience with IBS and why he created Verve in the first place....it was out of his own desire and necessity to make grocery shopping less stressful, more enjoyable, and incredibly quick and easy without needing to drive anywhere! And the best part is that there's no membership or monthly fee!  With Verve Market, you can curate and cut out basically anything that doesn't serve you and your family's diet, even down to the spices in foods, so you can feel confident in what you are purchasing without taking 2 hours at the store, and you may even discover new items you thought never existed that you can still enjoy!  The founder has also requested those listening to give him feedback. So once you browse their website, please email him at hi@vervemarket.com with any suggestions you may have. This is all about community and customer experience and since Verve Market is brand new, they want to make sure the customer is getting what they want and are always looking to improve! So again, email them at : hi@vervemarket.com with your feedback and suggestions. Topics Discussed: → What Is Verve Market? → How Verve Market Works → Why Grocery Shopping Is So Difficult With IBS → Food Sensitivities, Allergies & Personalized Shopping → How Verve Differs From Thrive Market & Other Platforms → Hidden Ingredients, Natural Flavors & Label Reading → Making Healthy Grocery Shopping Easier For Families → The Future Of Personalized Nutrition & Grocery Shopping Get $60 off across your first three deliveries Go to: vervemarket.com/digest As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:02:40 - Fatty15 Sponsor Message → 00:04:38 - Meet Andres + The Vision Behind Verve → 00:05:35 - How IBS Inspired Verve Market → 00:08:15 - Why Grocery Shopping Feels Like A Full-Time Job → 00:10:00 - How Verve Personalizes Your Grocery Experience → 00:12:45 - Hidden Ingredients, Natural Flavors & Label Reading → 00:14:50 - The Technology Behind Verve → 00:16:40 - How Verve Works For Families With Different Dietary Needs → 00:19:00 - Discovering Foods You Thought You Couldn't Eat → 00:20:45 - Customizing Foods, Ingredients & Sweeteners → 00:21:50 - Delivery, Pickup & No Membership Fees → 00:23:25 - How Verve Makes Money → 00:24:35 - What Makes Verve Different From Thrive Market → 00:27:30 - Is Online Grocery Shopping Better? → 00:28:15 - Grocery Shopping Without The Stress → 00:30:50 - Helping Parents Navigate Food Choices With Kids → 00:32:40 - The Challenges Of Healthy Grocery Shopping → 00:33:00 - Feedback From Customers & Healthcare Professionals → 00:34:25 - The Future Of Verve Market → 00:35:15 - Final Thoughts + Special OfferFurther Listening: →https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-worst-foods-for-ibs-bok/id1637478937?i=1000619110969 Check Out Verve Market: → Verve Market | https://www.instagram.com/vervemarketco/Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: ⁠@lilsipper⁠ → ⁠YouTube⁠ → ⁠Bethany's Website⁠ → ⁠Discounts & My Favorite Products⁠ → ⁠My Digestive Support Protein Powder⁠ → ⁠Gut Reset Book ⁠ → ⁠Get my Newsletters⁠ (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn
Episode 498: Do You Want a One and Done Cholesterol Infusion? The Long Road Ahead

Heart Doc VIP with Dr. Joel Kahn

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 31:14


Dr. Joel Kahn dives into a groundbreaking Phase 1 trial of Verve 102, a one-time intravenous gene-editing treatment that silences the PCSK9 gene to produce lasting LDL cholesterol reduction. Among 35 participants, the high-dose group saw LDL drop by 62% with mostly mild side effects — promising results, though Phase 2 and 3 trials and 15 years of follow-up still lie ahead. Also covered: updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines now starting at age 45, healthy lifestyle habits cutting mortality risk in cancer survivors by one-third, real-world weight regain data after stopping GLP-1 medications, why your B12 "normal" range may be too low, a blood test that may predict Alzheimer's years in advance, and a longevity preparedness tool from MIT AgeLab. Sponsored by Igennus — visit igennus.com/drkahn for 20% off.

Bob Sirott
The positive and negative effects of consuming a lot of protein

Bob Sirott

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026


Chief Medical Officer of Northwestern Medicine's Northwest region of hospitals Dr. Irfan Hafiz joins Bob Sirott to talk about the effects consuming an abundance of protein can have on our bodies, details surrounding a new cholesterol drug called VERVE-102, and how movement is king. He also discusses the latest research surrounding Ozempic which shows there […]

The NACE Clinical Highlights Show
NACE Journal Club #31

The NACE Clinical Highlights Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 31:00


The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:1. Orforglipron for maintenance of body weight reduction  - Nature Medicine2026. Discussion by:Guest:Joe Gonella, MD Resident - Abington Family Medicine Residency Program Jefferson Health2. Tirzepatide for maintenance of bodyweight reduction in people with obesity in the USA (SURMOUNT-MAINTAIN) Lancet 2026.  Discussion by: Guest:Neil Skolnik, MDProfessor of Family and Community MedicineSidney  Kimmel  Medical College Thomas Jefferson UniversityAssociate Director - Family Medicine Residency ProgramJefferson Health – Abington3. Survival and Recurrence with GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Breast Cancer" – JAMA Network Open Discussion by:Guest:Neil Skolnik, MDProfessor of Family and Community MedicineSidney  Kimmel  Medical College Thomas Jefferson UniversityAssociate Director - Family Medicine Residency ProgramJefferson Health – Abington4. In Vivo Base Editing of PCSK9 with VERVE-102 for Hypercholesterolemia.   NEJM 2026 Discussion by:Guest:Alex Sauer, MD Resident - Abington Family Medicine Residency ProgramJefferson HealthMedical Director and Host, Neil Skolnik, MD, is an academic family physician who sees patients and teaches residents and medical students as professor of Family and Community Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University and Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program at Abington Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania. Dr. Skolnik graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and did his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. This Podcast Episode does not offer CME/CE Credit. Please visit  http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.

Tim Conway Jr. on Demand
Fiber Worms, Farts & Cholesterol Cures

Tim Conway Jr. on Demand

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2026 36:34 Transcription Available


Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 4 (5.29) Conway kicks off the hour with a look at two promising new cholesterol treatments, enlicitide and VERVE-102, both aiming to help lower LDL “bad” cholesterol — but in completely different ways. One sounds like the future of medicine, and the other sounds like Conway is ready to gamble on it like a casino bet. Then the crew dives into the viral Trader Joe’s Sweet & Sour Gummy Worms story. These innocent-looking candies are loaded with fiber, and because the bag doesn’t exactly scream “high fiber warning,” some shoppers are eating way too many and ending up with stomach rumbling, gas, and a surprise bathroom emergency. The ultimate buzzkill candy. Later, Conway tells his Egg McMuffin story after going 35 years without one, explains how he managed to annoy a pharmacist at CVS, and breaks down the chaos of picking up everyone’s Starbucks drinks. The hour wraps with one of the strangest side hustle stories yet: a 23-year-old creator making serious money selling videos of herself farting. Forget Etsy, rideshare, and vintage clothes — this is the new economy, and Conway has questions. cholesterol treatment, LDL cholesterol, VERVE-102, enlicitide, Trader Joe’s gummies, Sweet & Sour Gummy Worms, high fiber candy, bathroom emergency, Egg McMuffin, CVS pharmacy, Starbucks order, weird side hustle, fart videos, viral story, funny podcast, Conway Show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week in Cardiology
May 29 2026 This Week in Cardiology

This Week in Cardiology

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 28:34


A life-long treatment for high LDL, a VESALIUS subanalysis, tirzepatide beats semaglutide again, arrhythmia burden in cardiac amyloidosis, and a lipid guideline rebuttal are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/twic I Permanent Lipid Lowering therapy Verve 102 Therapy for FH https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2601283 II Vesalius Substudy on PCSK9i Use in Patients With Previous PCI VESALIUS Subgroup Analysis https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.126.080616 VESALIUS Study - NEJM https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2514428 III Tirzepatide looking to be best again SURPASS-EARLY Trial https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/ANNALS-25-05602 SURMOUNT-5 Trial https://www.nejm.org/doi/abs/10.1056/NEJMoa2416394 IV Arrhythmias in Cardiac Amyloidosis Loop Recorders Reveal Arrhythmias in Cardiac Amyloidosis https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/loop-recorders-reveal-arrhythmias-cardiac-amyloidosis-2026a1000gq9 EXCALIBUR Study https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2026.04.030 V Lipid Guidelines ·       In Defense of the 2026 Dyslipidemia Guideline https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/defense-2026-dyslipidemia-guideline-2026a1000hd0 Lipid Guidelines: Four Major Concerns https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/lipid-guidelines-four-major-concerns-2026a1000fim You may also like: The Bob Harrington Show with the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, Robert A. Harrington, MD. https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington Questions or feedback, please contact news@medscape.net

The Investing Podcast
Markets Swing on Iran Deal Progress, Oil Drops to Low $90s, 10-Year Back to 4.50% | May 26, 2026 – Morning Market Briefing

The Investing Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 20:21


Andrew, Ben, and Tom discuss the reported two-phase US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and dispose of enriched uranium, market reactions with oil dropping to the low $90s and the 10-year falling to 4.50%, Kevin Warsh's first comments as Fed Chair signaling reform, the WSJ piece on the vanishing equity risk premium, and Eli Lilly's VERVE-102 one-shot gene editing therapy showing up to 62% LDL cholesterol reduction in early trials as a potential challenger to Amgen's Repatha.Join our live YouTube stream Monday through Friday at 8:30 AM EST:http://www.youtube.com/@TheMorningMarketBriefingPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure

The Sounds of Brooklyn and Beyond

Featuring new releases from pianist Jon Batiste, Nigerian chanteuse Douyé, and modern master Judith Berkson; brilliant archive drops of Roy Hargrove's quintet and Kenny Barron's trio; the soulful mastery of Jonah Smith; and a slappin' remix of Nina Simone by legendary DJ Desiree on Verve.

The Lease-Up
Student Housing Unlocked: Inside Subtext's Award-Winning Social Media Strategy

The Lease-Up

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 26:01


For the current and next generation of students, showcasing a polished lifestyle across a property's social media channels is no longer enough. Since social platforms are often where prospects first discover student housing communities, the most effective campaigns are the ones that make students feel like they already understand what it would be like to live there before they even schedule a tour.In this episode of Student Housing Unlocked, MHN's Senior Associate Editor Olivia Bunescu is joined by Maggie St. Geme, vice president of marketing at Subtext Living, to discuss what it takes to build a social media strategy that feels authentic and resident-first. St. Geme breaks down how Subtext turns brand identity into content across its Local, Verve and Ever communities, while keeping each property's voice connected to its residents, neighborhood and on-site team.The conversation also highlights the approach behind LOCAL Nashville's Silver-winning social media strategy at last year's MHN Excellence Awards. Rather than making the property the main character, the campaign leaned into Nashville, the Midtown neighborhood and the residents, turning them into the main characters of the community, instead of amenities. From hyperlocal storytelling and short-form video to curated giveaways, St. Geme explains why social media now plays a role across every stage of the leasing process.Here's what they talked about:Defining success in social media (01:36)Building trust with renters (02:37)Creating an authentic brand voice (04:12)Subtext's three content filters (05:44)Turning brand identity into content (07:46)Creating a viral reel (08:50)LOCAL Nashville's award-winning strategy (11:25)Balancing polished and organic content (15:00)The power of short-form video (16:47)On-site teams as content engines (17:50)Applying lessons across the portfolio (19:22)Measuring social media's success (20:51)Trends that will shape student housing marketing (22:58)

Grow My Salon Business Podcast
348 How to Use AI in Your Salon Without Losing the Human Touch with Frank Westerbeke

Grow My Salon Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 46:51


AI in the salon industry is moving fast, and most salon owners genuinely don't know where to start. My guest this week is Frank Westerbeke, co-owner of Gadabout and VerVe, a multi-generational salon group with six locations and nearly 300 staff in Tucson, Arizona. Frank's been using AI across his business for years, not just for Instagram captions, but for people management, financial analysis, team communication, and the client experience.What you'll hear in this conversation will make AI feel far less intimidating. Frank is not a tech person. He's a salon person. And the way he talks about AI, as a bridge, not a replacement, will shift how you think about it. IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] Introduction: AI in the salon industry and what's at stake[01:04] Meet Frank Westerbeke, co-owner of Gadabout and VerVe[02:09] Running 6 salons and 300 staff, Frank's role as the human connector[04:14] How Frank uses AI voice on the drive to a salon before a tough conversation[06:44] Why Frank gave his managers permission to use AI and what changed[10:23] Turning managers into leaders with AI as the bridge[18:07] Why Frank's marketing team uses AI to enhance creativity, not replace it[22:45] The client experience: where AI helps and where the human must stay[27:00] Using AI to free up human connection in the salon[41:42] Frank's advice for salon owners who haven't started yetRATINGS + REVIEWS

Framed
69. Did They Steal That Song?

Framed

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 68:08


This week on Framed, we're diving into the wild world of music copyright infringement — the songs that borrowed a little too much, the artists who got caught, and the courtroom battles that changed the industry. From the Beach Boys and Chuck Berry to Biz Markie, Vanilla Ice, Katy Perry, Robin Thicke and Pharrell, and The Verve, we break down some of the most famous cases in music history.Weekly whimsy recommendations: Joel recommends Gumbuya World for a wholesome day out of rollercoasters, wildlife and waterpark energy, while Steph recommends Love on the Spectrum for a cozy, heartwarming binge.Come follow us on all the apps@framedthepod@joeldavid_b@cheersthanxalotWant to watch the episode? Come on over to YouTube to see the chaos: https://www.youtube.com/@Framedthepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

two & a half gamers

The first AI-native programmatic stack for mobile publishers is real, and the early numbers are absurd. 10-20% revenue lifts across every publisher they've launched.Felix Braberg sits down with Dan Sack — Co-founder of CloudX, formerly MoPub, Twitter, Max, and AppLovin — for round two of their conversation, three months after CloudX went GA in February. The company now works with dozens of publishers, has five bidders fully live, a dozen more integrating, and a 35-person team. The pitch is "monetization as code" — a publisher platform where every setup lives in code and can be operated by humans OR AI agents.What's actually working today is the infrastructure layer: transparent fees, no competing ad network, verified auctions, and integration options that include first look, parallel, and standalone. The agentic capabilities are coming in Q3 — and that's the part that could reshape how publishers operate.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Cold open — dating app publisher up 14% revenue01:19 Round two intros + Dan's torn ACL update03:30 What CloudX has shipped since February GA04:39 Monetization as code: human + AI agent operated07:28 Felix's example: "kill DT for IAP whale cohorts"08:43 First look vs parallel vs standalone explained14:27 The real reason CloudX delivers 10-20% lifts24:14 Felix's pickle: 3 weeks of manual tuning, no AI yet32:19 The Q3 automation + intelligence layer roadmap━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

Sound Opinions
Lou Reed

Sound Opinions

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 50:39


This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with biographer Will Hermes about his book on Lou Reed, as well as Lou's music, persona, legacy and more.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Lou Reed, "Walk on the Wild Side," Transformer, RCA, 1972The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Sunday Morning," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967The Velvet Underground and Nico, "Heroin," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967The Velvet Underground, "Pale Blue Eyes," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969Lou Reed, "Coney Island Baby," Coney Island Baby, RCA, 1975The Velvet Underground, "Some Kinda Love," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969Lou Reed, "How Do You Think It Feels," Berlin, RCA, 1973Lou Reed, "Perfect Day," Transformer, RCA, 1972The Velvet Underground, "Sweet Jane," Loaded, Cotillion, 1970The Velvet Underground and Nico, "I'll Be Your Mirror," The Velvet Underground & Nico, Verve, 1967The Velvet Underground, "Candy Says," The Velvet Underground, MGM, 1969Pixies, "Here Comes Your Man," Doolittle, 4AD and Elektra, 1989See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Money Marketing Podcast
MM Talks: Tackling the talent pipeline and the future of advice with Cathi Harrison

The Money Marketing Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 30:28 Transcription Available


Cathi Harrison, CEO of Verve and the Verve Foundation, explains how the foundation evolved since 2021 to attract and train new talent for the finance sector. She discusses program redesigns, a new recruitment platform, and bootcamps to help advisers launch independent firms. The episode covers key challenges like competent adviser status, industry bottlenecks, the role of independent academies, and the impact of AI on training and job roles. Cathi also shares her personal journey as an entrepreneur and how she balances leadership with family life.

Arroe Collins Like It's Live
Tastykakes Soul Songs And Shining Stars From He Who Lived It Joe McEwen

Arroe Collins Like It's Live

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 21:17 Transcription Available


Tastykakes, Soul Songs and Shining Stars is a rich and passionate record of a life-long obsession with soul music and Rhythm & Blues from music industry stalwart Joe McEwen, legendary A&R man for acts including Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, K.D. Lang, Wilco, Nick Lowe, Built To Spill, Queen Latifah, the Frank Sinatra catalogue, and many others.Tastykakes, Soul Songs and Shining Stars is a labor of love, half a century in the making, for music industry veteran Joe McEwen. A Philadelphia native and legendary A&R executive for Columbia, Sire/Warner Brothers, Verve, and Concord Music Group, McEwen now McEwen gathers a lifetime's worth of encounters, essays, and reveries into one radiant collection-a love letter to the rhythm-and-blues and soul music that shaped him.Its pages are bursting with vivid, compelling, up-front and personal profiles and encounters with a host of important figures: Pops and Mavis Staples, George Clinton, Allen Toussaint, Betty Wright, Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Don Covay, and many more. Alongside these portraits are heartfelt musings spanning the 1960s through the '80s, illuminating the creative processes behind the songs that defined a generation.Interwoven throughout are reflections on basketball, memory, and movement-parallel sources of rhythm, improvisation, and joy. The book culminates in an extended 2024 conversation with esteemed music author and longtime confidant Peter Guralnick (Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke), a fitting finale to a collection that captures the soul of a lifetime in music.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Sounds!
TV Star im Radio? Muss man nicht sehen, muss man hören

Sounds!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 113:07


TV Star heisst der neuste Export aus Seattle. Ihr Debütalbum «Music For Heads» spielt mit 90s-Flanell-Flair zwischen The Sundays und The Verve.

RTL2 : Pop-Rock Station by Zégut
L'intégrale - Lana Del Rey, Foo Fighters, The Damned dans RTL2 Pop Rock Station (27/04/26)

RTL2 : Pop-Rock Station by Zégut

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 107:19


Ce 27 avril, Marjorie Hache lance une nouvelle semaine de Pop-Rock Station. Sont au rendez-vous Canned Heat, The Verve, Scissor Sisters, Marvin Gaye, Björk, Green Day, Depeche Mode, Elvis Costello, Linkin Park, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Sabaton, Iron Maiden, The Ting Tings, The Damned, Electric Light Orchestra, Motörhead et Mitski. Lana Del Rey s'illustre avec "First Light", un titre composé pour un récent jeu vidéo James Bond. Les punks de Social Distortion signent leur retour avec "Born To Kill". Graham Coxon dévoile quant à lui "Billy Says". La primeur de la soirée est signée Michael Stipe : l'ancien chanteur de R.E.M. s'associe au producteur Andrew Watt sur "I Played The Fool", extrait de la bande originale de la série "Rooster". L'album de la semaine met à l'honneur les Foo Fighters et leur douzième disque, "Your Favourite Toy", porté aujourd'hui par le morceau "Of All People". Enfin, la reprise du jour est signée Anohni, connu sous son ancien nom d'Antony and the Johnsons, qui s'approprie avec grâce et émotion le classique "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" de Bob Dylan. Canned Heat - On The Road Again Lana Del Rey - First Light The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony Electric Light Orchestra - Last Train To London Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancin' Marvin Gaye - Whats Going On Björk - It's Oh So Quiet Foo Fighters - Of All People Motörhead - Ace Of Spades Green Day - Holiday Depeche Mode - Master And Servant Saint Agnes - The Ghost Antony And The Johnsons - Knockin On Heaven's Door Elvis Costello - My Mood Swings Linkin Park - Two Faced Social Distortion - Born To Kill Stevie Ray Vaughan - Texas Flood Mitski - Me And My Husband Graham Coxon - Billy Says Iron Maiden - The Trooper Sabaton - Lightning At The Gates Michael Stipe & Andrew Watt - I Played The Fool Lovin' Spoonful - Summer In The City The Ting Tings - Shut Up And Let Me Go The Damned - Smash It Up Eels - Mr. E's Beautiful Blues Creedence Clearwater Revival - I Heard It Through The GrapevineHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

1001 Album Club
858 The Verve - Urban Hymns

1001 Album Club

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 26:27


858 The Verve - Urban Hymns

Behind the Numbers: eMarketer Podcast
Media Quality and Measurement: The Gap Between Seeing, and Knowing | Behind the Numbers

Behind the Numbers: eMarketer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 25:20


In today's podcast episode, we discuss what's broken in how we evaluate media, the problem with reach, and what “quality inventory” actually means. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Analyst Arielle Feger and David Simon, Chief Revenue Officer of Verve and President of Verve Marketplace. Listen anywhere, or watch on YouTube or Spotify.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-media-quality-measurement-gap-between-seeing-knowing-behind-numbers © 2026 EMARKETER   Illuminate. Connect. Activate.   Verve's global omnichannel advertising platform redefines what's possible beyond walled gardens. Verve illuminates, connects, and activates high-fidelity signals that drive outcomes for brands, agencies, and publishers at scale.   Learn more  

Behind the Numbers: eMarketer Podcast
Media Quality and Measurement: The Gap Between Seeing, and Knowing | Behind the Numbers (Video)

Behind the Numbers: eMarketer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 25:20


In today's podcast episode, we discuss what's broken in how we evaluate media, the problem with reach, and what “quality inventory” actually means. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Analyst Arielle Feger and David Simon, Chief Revenue Officer of Verve and President of Verve Marketplace. Listen anywhere, or watch on YouTube or Spotify.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-media-quality-measurement-gap-between-seeing-knowing-behind-numbers © 2026 EMARKETER   Illuminate. Connect. Activate.   Verve's global omnichannel advertising platform redefines what's possible beyond walled gardens. Verve illuminates, connects, and activates high-fidelity signals that drive outcomes for brands, agencies, and publishers at scale.   Learn more  

Behind the Numbers: eMarketer Podcast
America's Love-Hate Relationship with (Sports) Betting | In the Game (Video)

Behind the Numbers: eMarketer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 35:34


On today's podcast episode, we discuss the stats that best explain how sports betting is taking over America, Americans' sentiment toward how betting impacts sports and society, and how brands might be able to get involved in the betting space responsibly. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Forecasting Writer Ethan Cramer-Flood and Senior Forecasting Analyst Zach Goldner. Listen everywhere, or watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-america-love-hate-relationship-with-sports-betting-game © 2026 EMARKETER   Illuminate. Connect. Activate. Verve's global omnichannel advertising platform redefines what's possible beyond walled gardens. Verve illuminates, connects, and activates high-fidelity signals that drive outcomes for brands, agencies, and publishers at scale. Learn more at https://verve.com/?utm_campaign=40660637-2026_emarketer&utm_source=emarketer&utm_medium=podcast  

Behind the Numbers: eMarketer Podcast
America's Love-Hate Relationship with (Sports) Betting | In the Game

Behind the Numbers: eMarketer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 35:34


On today's podcast episode, we discuss the stats that best explain how sports betting is taking over America, Americans' sentiment toward how betting impacts sports and society, and how brands might be able to get involved in the betting space responsibly. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Forecasting Writer Ethan Cramer-Flood and Senior Forecasting Analyst Zach Goldner. Listen everywhere, or watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-america-love-hate-relationship-with-sports-betting-game © 2026 EMARKETER   Illuminate. Connect. Activate. Verve's global omnichannel advertising platform redefines what's possible beyond walled gardens. Verve illuminates, connects, and activates high-fidelity signals that drive outcomes for brands, agencies, and publishers at scale. Learn more at https://verve.com/?utm_campaign=40660637-2026_emarketer&utm_source=emarketer&utm_medium=podcast  

Potent Podables
Episode 290 - 6 April to 10 April 2026 - The Verve with verve

Potent Podables

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 91:47


Jeopardy! recaps from the week of April 6th, 2026. We discuss musicals from ridiculous to sublime, give a PSA to teenage boys, and Emily does a deep dive on the Widow Clicquot. Find us on Facebook (Potent Podables). Check out our Patreon (patreon.com/potentpodables). Email us at potentpodablescast@gmail.com. Continue to support social justice movements in your community and our world. https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/  www.rescue.org  www.therebelsproject.org www.abortionfunds.org  https://wck.org/  https://www.pcrf.net/   https://www.givedirectly.org/ 

Behind the Numbers: eMarketer Podcast
How War Is Impacting American Consumers' Wallets | Reimagining Retail

Behind the Numbers: eMarketer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 18:53


On today's podcast episode, we discuss how this kind of energy-driven inflation shows up differently for retailers compared to what we saw with tariffs last year, the ripple effects that are being underestimated, and which of these changes we think are temporary versus those that will actually reshape how people shop. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Zak Stambor, and Analyst Rachel Wolff.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-how-war-impacting-american-consumers-wallets-reimagining-retail © 2026 EMARKETER   Illuminate. Connect. Activate. Verve's global omnichannel advertising platform redefines what's possible beyond walled gardens. Verve illuminates, connects, and activates high-fidelity signals that drive outcomes for brands, agencies, and publishers at scale. Learn more at https://verve.com/?utm_campaign=40660637-2026_emarketer&utm_source=emarketer&utm_medium=podcast

Life With C**a
How to Start a Bidding War with Verve Agent and Partner David Boxerbaum

Life With C**a

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 58:41


David Boxerbaum built his career the hard way, with no connections, no shortcuts, and a relentless belief that great stories still change everything.  He first fell in love with making movies as a young kid growing up in the Bay Area, camera in hand, directing his friends before he even knew what an agent was. After attending New York University, he realized the there was real power in understanding the business behind making movies. So he mailed his resume across town, worked his way through some of the most iconic agencies in the business, and quietly became one of the most prolific spec script sellers in Hollywood. By 26, he was named one of The Hollywood Reporter's Next Generation 35 Under 35 — one of the youngest agents ever to earn that recognition. Today he's a partner at Verve, representing top writers, directors, and showrunners, and is widely credited with helping open the door for the short story market. Join us as we get into what it actually means to believe in your clients, how he generates heat in a bidding war, and why he's optimistic about the future Hollywood. AOP SUBSTACK

Better: The Brand Designer Podcast
S13 E13: Pivoting to and Designing for a Faith-Based Niche with Lisa Johnson

Better: The Brand Designer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 39:00


In this episode, I chat with Lisa Johnson, brand and web designer and owner of Verve & Concord. We chat about her decision to pivot her business and niche down to work specifically with Catholic and faith-based women in business, what led her there, how it's deepened her client connections, and why choosing a niche that's personally meaningful makes a difference in how you show up and market yourself.Guest Name: Lisa JohnsonGuest Website: verveandconcord.comGuest Social: @verveandconcordGuest Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/verveandconcordLinks:The Design Minimind - My 1:1 coaching program for designersDownload my FREE Creative Direction Figma Template (includes 4 audio trainings as well)Become a member of Editorial Stock images and use code “BETTER15” to receive 15% off your membership.Enjoy 1 month of Showit FREE with my code “HelloJune” when you sign up.*Get 30% off of your HoneyBook subscription - The CRM I use in my studio.*Earn $100 after you run your first payroll with Gusto, my payroll and compliance software.*Get 50% off your first year of Flodesk, my email marketing software.**Some are affiliate links which means I may earn a commission.Connect With Us:Our Free Facebook CommunityOur WebsitePodcast InstagramHello June Creative InstagramThe Design MinimindJoin The Creative Diaries (my email list)Tags: designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design

Behind the Numbers: eMarketer Podcast
What If...Meta Bought Roku & Amazon's New Smartphone Is a Hit | Behind the Numbers

Behind the Numbers: eMarketer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 35:22


In today's podcast episode, we discuss: What if Meta keeps losing all these lawsuits? What if Meta bought Roku? What if Amazon's new smartphone is a hit?   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-what-if-meta-bought-roku-amazon-s-new-smartphone-hit-behind-numbers   © 2026 EMARKETER Made Possible by Illuminate. Connect. Activate.​ Verve's global omnichannel advertising platform redefines what's possible beyond walled gardens. Verve illuminates, connects, and activates high-fidelity signals that drive outcomes for brands, agencies, and publishers at scale. Learn more

Behind the Numbers: eMarketer Podcast
What If...Abercrombie Was a Lifestyle & Google's AI Paid For Content | Behind the Numbers

Behind the Numbers: eMarketer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 32:53


In today's podcast episode, we discuss what if Apple delivers on its vision of Apple Intelligence? What if Abercrombie evolves beyond retail into a lifestyle brand? What if Google starts paying for the content its AI uses?   Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Vice President of Content Suzy Davidkhanian, and Principal Analysts Nate Elliott and Yory Wurmser. Listen anywhere, or watch on YouTube or Spotify.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-what-if-abercrombie-was-lifestyle-google-s-ai-paid-content-behind-numbers © 2026 EMARKETER   Made possible by ​Illuminate. Connect. Activate.​ Verve's global omnichannel advertising platform redefines what's possible beyond walled gardens. Verve illuminates, connects, and activates high-fidelity signals that drive outcomes for brands, agencies, and publishers at scale. Learn more

Charlottesville Community Engagement
Podcast for April 10, 2026: 83 percent of this edition has to do with either Albemarle or Charlottesville's FY27 budget

Charlottesville Community Engagement

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 31:00


Friday has rolled around again which means it is time to scramble out another audio edition of Charlottesville Community Engagement. This time around there is a big focus on municipal budgeting because the purpose of Town Crier Productions is to focus on the details of revenues and expenditures with a hope toward greater community understanding. At least, that's the way this version of Sean Tubbs is programmed.In this edition:* Charlottesville City Council has adopted a budget for the next fiscal year that increased the real property tax rate by a penny, one fewer cent than had been proposed (full story below!)* Albemarle Supervisors have a few remaining decisions to make for the county's FY2027 budget (read the story)* Albemarle and Charlottesville commemorate Dark Sky Week (read the story)* A preview of the Week AheadShout-out / PSA #1: Friends of JMRL Book SaleThe Friends of the Jefferson Madison Regional Library's Spring Book Sale is running now through this Sunday from 10:00am to 7:00pm each day at Albemarle Square Shopping Center. Additionally, April 11th and 12th are ½-price days. Choose from thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, games and puzzles, with restocking occurring throughout the sale. Proceeds benefit our regional public library system. Visit jmrlfriends DOT org for more informationCharlottesville goes with penny increase on real property tax rate rather than twoNote: The podcast edition of this budget story is stitched together from several reports. This is a consolidated version used for a script and lacks hyperlinks and other resources.One of the most important duties of governing bodies in Virginia localities is to adopt a budget for each fiscal year.For Charlottesville City Council, the process began this year on March 2 when Charlottesville City Manager Sam Sanders introduced a budget that was built on a two-cent increase in the real property tax rate to an even $1 for every $100 of assessed property.Since then, there have been several work sessions in which Sander's recommended budget gradually became the one that Council adopted on April 9.These were mostly held on Thursdays beginning on March 5 with a work session dedicated to the Vibrant Community Fund on March 12. That's the process through which the city provides money to nonprofit organizations.Informal budget hearingOn March 19, the city held an informal public hearing during what is billed as the Community Budget Forum.The only speaker was Jim Moore who said he has eight rental properties within Charlottesville.“I tend to try to keep my rents a little below market, and I have some tenants that really can't afford much more than that,” Moore said.Moore said the property assessment for one of those rental units increased by 74 percent from 2021 to 2025. He asked for the city to lower the anticipated rate increase.The budget forum ended up being more like a work session with staff presenting information to the City Councilors on potential ways to lower the rate. But first, budget director Krisy Hammill explained why the two cent real property rate increase had been proposed.“Most of the new revenue for the tax increase was put in the budget to offset the deeper transit investments, the increased match for the schools, and also the impacts of collective bargaining,” Hammill said.That two cent tax increase generates $2,467,724 a year.To help eliminate one of those pennies, Hammill said staff were comfortable projecting slightly higher revenue forecasts and also showed some ways to reduce revenue, including less funding for Charlottesville Area Transit, tapping into a reserve fund, and eliminating funds for Council Strategic Initiatives.“One other option would be to move the schools back to the original 2 million that we had originally built the budget around, thus reducing their increase by $569,000,” Hammill said.The budget anticipates hiring ten additional drivers for Charlottesville Area Transit. Under one potential scenario to reduce funding, money would be in place to hire five in July and the other five would be hired in January as well as additional mechanics and supervisors. That might also mean scheduled service improvements might be delayed.City Manager Sam Sanders said this would defer spending and Council would have to build positions into next year's budget. That would create a structural imbalance that would have to be addressed.“Any creation of a structural imbalance is a risk,” Sanders said. “The question is how much of a risk are you willing to take. When you create the imbalance this year and solve it this way next year, you're saying that your reassessment should be higher to start with. And you can't guarantee that.”Councilor Jen Fleisher said she liked the idea of limiting the real property tax rate increase to a penny as a middle ground option.Councilor Natalie Oschrin said she did not support delaying expanded transit.“I appreciate coming up with the CAT adjustment scenario to try and make it fit,” Oschrin said. “I would prefer not to do that since it just kind of kicks the can down the road a little bit.”Oschrin said she could support using the reserve and eliminating additional funding for Council's strategic initiatives.Councilor Michael Payne said he could support a one penny tax rate increase but said the risk to split funding for CAT personnel would be too high.“I don't like in the past when we've set ourselves up with kind of fiscal cliffs,” Payne said.Mayor Juandiego Wade also said he could support a penny increase.“I appreciate the work that I've done to kind of bring back because we've been hearing from residents about the, the cost of living, the, the tax increase and this I believe is a good, won't satisfy everyone,” Wade said. “But I think it's a good, good compromise if we decide to go in this direction.”No decisions on tax rate at March 26 CIP work sessionThe March 26 work session dealt with the Capital Improvement Program.That's the portion of the budget that sets out what a locality expects to spend on infrastructure over the next five years.“The CIP plan for 27 is just over $47 million with $196 million over the five years,” Hammill said. “If we were to look in terms of dollars spent, education is the highest in this plan, followed by transportation and access, and then affordable housing coming in third.”There were no major changes in this year's CIP. The Charlottesville Planning Commission had a work session on the capital budget in late November and later had a public hearing in December.The five-year CIP currently includes $500,000 a year for a line item called Parks and Recreation Master Plan Implementation. Sanders said that number will increase in the years to come because the master plan adopted by Council in March 2025 had a $78 million price tag over ten years.“We know that those numbers need to be dramatically different if we're going to come anywhere close to that,” Sanders said. “But we now have an assistant city manager here who's going to be working with the team to try to figure out how do we allocate better over the next five year cycle.”Part of the plan calls for major changes to Market Street Park, Court Square Park, Washington Park, and Tonsler Park. Sanders said each will be expensive and staff still needs to work out the timing.Parks and Recreation Director Riaan Anthony said the department will seek grants in addition to tax dollars to pay for the various projects.“In order for us to get there, we have to right size our department and the city,” Anthony said. “We are working in partnership with Public Works, reaching out to their department to say hey, do you have any resources?”There was further discussion of the parks and recreation master plan at the April 6 City Council work session.March 26 work sessionAt the March 26 session there was a further discussion on the possibility of a one cent sales tax increase, what to do with anticipated payment-in-lieu fees for student housing projects, as well as miscellaneous discussions.Toward the end, Sanders hit reset on the discussion of the tax rate. On March 19, there had appeared to be consensus to limit the increase to a penny but Council still had to make decisions.“We're looking for you to finalize what scenario we are actually going with for offsetting, for addressing the fact that you're stepping back from two cent increase on the real estate tax to a one cent increase on the real estate tax,” Sanders said.However, that discussion did not happen at the meeting. Instead, Councilors sent suggestions to Sanders and Hammill via email on how to offset the funding if they wanted to proceed.April 2 wrap-upThe April 2 budget work session was described as a wrap-up session.“The items that are open for discussion that we're looking for answers on is closing out the review of the Vibrant Community Fund process and how Council is looking to utilize your Strategic Initiatives fund,” Sanders said.The Vibrant Community Fund process had been covered at the March 12 work session. This is how nonprofit organizations seek funding from Charlottesville. The full report can be seen here.Mayor Wade wanted to make sure everyone was on the same page regarding the penny increase on the real estate tax rate.“We had initially looked at a two cent tax increase, but we saw options where we could do one,” Wade said. “And I just want to make sure if you, if we have that information we can bring them make sure everyone's on the same page with that. And if I can get a head nod or yes from everyone as we go down the line, make sure we are all okay with that.”As the meeting began, Council had a $228,000 gap to fill if they wanted to go with a penny increase. Hammill displayed the math on a spreadsheet, a spreadsheet made available to the public after I asked for it.The real public hearings on April 6After multiple budget work sessions, Charlottesville City Council held the final set of public hearings on April 6 for the budget for Fiscal Year 2027 as well as the real property tax rate.The only speaker for the tax rate hearing was Richard Spurzem of the development company Neighborhood Properties who urged caution when increasing taxes.“Many communities have a history of reducing the tax rates when assessments go up,” Spurzem said. “For instance in Waynesboro in 2023 they reduced their tax rate from 90 cents to 77 cents.”Spurzem said Charlottesville is increasing the tax burden for business and he said that might lead to investors deciding to go somewhere else. He said the Development Code has so far led to no approvals for major buildings and the current student housing projects of the Verve and the Blume might be the last.“I don't know who's going to build hotels that are going to compete with the brand new hotels that UVA has built on Ivy Road and out at Darden,” Spurzem said.After the public hearing for the tax rate, budget director Krisy Hammill explained that the amended budget is for just over $280 million, higher than what had been recommended by City Manager Sam Sanders on March 6.In addition to including higher revenue forecasts, staff found several line items in the budget that will not be spent down in FY2026 so that money will be added to the FY2027 at around $910,000 in available revenue.“It includes a few accounts that generally we carry over from year to year, including Historic Resources, Sister City Funds, the citywide reserve, the Council Strategic Initiatives account, money or donations that have been received and unspent for the Grand Illumination, the Councilor discretionary funds, the Minority Business Fund and also the job fair,” Hammill said.Two people spoke during the public hearing on the budget including former Charlottesville Mayor Nikuyah Walker. She said people are beginning to feel the effects of an increased tax burden and said the city is not expanding the Charlottesville Homeowner Assistance Program fast enough to provide relief.“A lot of low income families are being pushed out and middle income families are struggling,” Walker said. “There are a lot of wealthy people in Charlottesville. We know that they can afford the increase, but because you all are not expanding it at the rate that you need to be, it is not as it was intended to work.”Walker also called on more accountability for Charlottesville City Schools.A second person wanted to know why health care for employees has increased 15 percent and why funding for public transportation is going up 17 percent.“And yet when I see the buses pass here, there, and everywhere, there's not many people riding the buses,” said Richard Finley, a recent Charlottesville resident. “Before you increase so dramatically, do you do an audit or an evaluation of the ridership on the buses?”Finley also asked if the city had ever tried to require the University of Virginia to make a payment in lieu of taxes to cover the cost to use municipal infrastructure.Councilor Lloyd Snook said under state law, a locality cannot compel such a payment but that an institution could make one voluntarily.April 9 adoptionCouncil held a special meeting on April 9 at 6:30 p.m. to formally adopt the tax rates and the budget for FY2027. The deadline under Charlottesville charter is April 15.While there were no surprises, the meeting gives a glimpse into some of the details of how taxation works in Virginia. Changes in Richmond can affect what happens in localities for years to come, such as when a former governor campaigned on elimination of the “car tax.”“The City gets about $3.5 million from the state every year,” said Charlottesville Commissioner of Revenue Todd Divers. “That's kind of what's left over from Governor [Jim] Gilmore's attempt to eliminate personal property tax. They tried it for a while, ran out of money, and then they sort of froze the amounts to all the localities, and that's the amount we get.”The city uses that $3.5 million to offset a percentage of everyone's personal property taxes. Council has to agreed to that number and this year it has been set at 31 percent.“Essentially, if your vehicle qualifies, if it's a personal use vehicle, 31 percent of your tax bill will be paid by the state,” Divers said.Council voted unanimously to approve that number.Next was a resolution to adopt the FY2027 budget and tax levy. City Manager Sam Sanders had some remarks and said that this has been another challenging budget year as he seeks ways to fund spending desired by the City Council.“I continue to talk about Charlottesville as a place that punches above its weight class,” Sanders said. “Every budget cycle is a reminder of that, because we are dedicated to the idea that we are that community and that we want to try to do as many things as we possibly can.”Sanders said the idea of a tax rate increase is hard for many and it weighs on him to have brought one forward.“My goal is always to help you not go but so far in any pursuit that you have as you change that rate, because it does go into the pockets of individuals who have difficulties in our community,” Sanders said.The advertised budget was for a two cent increase, but Council moved that down to one penny throughout the course of their work sessions.Then there was the vote.“We have a budget,” Wade said. “Thank you so much. So, do you like take a month's vacation?”“About an hour,” Hammill said.This reporter knows the feeling.Shout-out / PSA #2: Gretchen Walsh to speak at Emily Couric Leadership Forum on April 27This year's recipient of the Emily Couric Leadership Forum's leadership award is Olympic swimming champion Gretchen Walsh. She will be the speaker at a luncheon to be held at the Omni Hotel Charlottesville on Monday, April 27th at noon. Walsh, a 2025 UVA alum, is one of the most accomplished swimmers of her generation, holding 13 world records across long-course and short-course competition. Online ticket sales for the luncheon begin on Monday, March 23rd. For more information, visit, Emily Couric Leadership Forum dot OrgA rudimentary week ahead to fill a two minute gap in audio This week's edition is a little short so that's a good a time as any to look ahead to what's coming up the week of April 13. Monday the 13th!Let's start with the University of Virginia Board of Visitors who meet the evening of April 15 for a reception and again on April 16 for business. Committees that will convene include the Finance group and the Audit, Risk, and Compliance panel.In Albemarle, the Places29-Hydraulic Community Advisory Committee on Monday will hold a community meeting for a proposed rezoning that would allow for 15 townhouses on a one-acre parcel.On Tuesday, the Albemarle Planning Commission will discuss changes to the county's rule on importing fill dirt and will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for a 400-person religious assembly hall right at Interstate 64's Exit 107 in Crozet.On Wednesday, the Albemarle Board of Supervisors will hear what “big moves” staff wants to make to implement a new Comprehensive Plan. Will lighting reform to protect the Dark Sky be on the list?In the evening, there will be a public hearing on increases of Development Fees as well as the tax rates for the current calendar year. A reminder that this includes a proposed 15 cent increase in the personal property tax rate. Then a public hearing on the budget, but Supervisors will wait a week before finally adopting the document.On Thursday, Albemarle County will hold a public meeting on the future of a pocket park on Hillsdale DriveIn Charlottesville, the Economic Development Authority meets on Tuesday and continue to do so off camera with no recording. Later on the Planning Commission meets and will have a public hearing on Community Development Block Grant funding. The Planning Commission will also take action on a special exception and get a report on a study of student housing fees.Next week the Housing Advisory Committee and the Board of Zoning Appeals will meet.More details in the Week Ahead newsletter that will go out on Sunday.Hello anyone who made it to this line! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

My Music
My Music Episode - 670 - Col Gerrard

My Music

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 36:06


In this episode of My Music, Graham Coath sits down with London-born singer-songwriter Col Gerrard for a conversation that moves well beyond the usual music interview.Col's approach to music is grounded in something increasingly rare—classic songwriting, emotional honesty, and a deep respect for real musicianship. Influenced by soul, classic pop and timeless artists, his work reflects a life shaped by movement, experience, and reflection. The discussion weaves through the making of his self-titled debut album—an introspective twelve-track record that explores the complexity of relationships, miscommunication, longing, and the quiet weight that love can leave behind. As Col shares, these songs were written in hindsight—an attempt to make sense of moments that didn't fully land at the time.Recorded across iconic London studios including Abbey Road Studios, Metropolis Studios and Kore, the album was produced by Grammy-nominated Chris Potter (known for work with The Rolling Stones, U2 and The Verve). Together, they've created a piano-led, emotionally charged sound—blending soulful vocals, organic instrumentation, driving guitars and a subtle sense of nostalgia that feels both cinematic and accessible.Alongside the album, Graham and Col explore:Why true musicianship still matters in a world of AI and samplingThe irreplaceable energy of live performance and imperfectionThe tension between technology and human expressionHow songwriting often reveals meaning long after the moment has passedThere's also a strong thread throughout the episode about creative identity—why artists shouldn't feel boxed in, and how the best music often comes from allowing space for instinct, experimentation and even the unexpected.Having recently toured with Boyzlife and building momentum following radio support and a sold-out Camden headline show, Col Gerrard is carving out a space that feels both grounded and quietly confident.At its core, this episode is about rediscovering the human side of music—where feeling, craft and lived experience still lead the way.

Behind the Numbers: eMarketer Podcast
Department Store Reinvention: Old Rules vs. New Success | Reimagining Retail

Behind the Numbers: eMarketer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 25:11


On today's podcast episode, we discuss the difficulty of defining a department store, what to keep or discard from the old model, and how success should be measured. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Paul Briggs, and Analyst Rachel Wolff.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-department-store-reinvention-old-rules-vs-new-success-reimagining-retail © 2026 EMARKETER   Illuminate. Connect. Activate. Verve's global omnichannel advertising platform redefines what's possible beyond walled gardens. Verve illuminates, connects, and activates high-fidelity signals that drive outcomes for brands, agencies, and publishers at scale. Learn more at https://verve.com/?utm_campaign=40660637-2026_emarketer&utm_source=emarketer&utm_medium=podcast

The Good Gluten Free Grub Podcast
Navigating IBS + the Low FODMAP Diet: A Journey with Andrés from Verve Market

The Good Gluten Free Grub Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 34:07


In today's episode of the Good Gluten-Free Grub Podcast, we welcomed Andrés, founder and CEO of Verve Market, who shared his personal journey with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and how it inspired the creation of an innovative online grocery shopping experience tailored for people with dietary restrictions. If you've ever felt lost in the grocery store because of dietary needs, this episode is for you.Podcast Rundown:Favorite Bite: Andres - Painterland Sisters Lactose Free Yogurt (found at Safeway) https://www.instagram.com/painterlandsisters/Lorin - Glutino Frosted Animal Cookies (launching soon!) https://www.instagram.com/glutinofoods/Favorite Brand:  Andres - Schär https://www.instagram.com/scharglutenfree/Lorin - Amylu Meats https://www.instagram.com/amylufoods/Shop using Verve Market: $60 off across your first 3 three orders at Verve! https://vervemarket.com/?utm_source=Good%20Gluten%20Free%20Grub%20Podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast

Behind the Numbers: eMarketer Podcast
The Ruling That Could Unravel Social Media | Behind the Numbers

Behind the Numbers: eMarketer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 32:35


In today's podcast episode, we discuss the main takeaways from the recent social media harm trials, how much Americans are using social networks (and which ones they're using the most), and the changes we expect to see as a result of this landmark verdict. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Forecasting Writer Ethan Cramer-Flood and Analyst Emmy Liederman. Listen anywhere, or watch on YouTube or Spotify.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-ruling-that-could-unravel-social-media-behind-numbers © 2026 EMARKETER   Illuminate. Connect. Activate. Verve's global omnichannel advertising platform redefines what's possible beyond walled gardens. Verve illuminates, connects, and activates high-fidelity signals that drive outcomes for brands, agencies, and publishers at scale. Learn more at https://verve.com/?utm_campaign=40660637-2026_emarketer&utm_source=emarketer&utm_medium=podcast

Inglorious Pastords
The Pastord's Have a Conversation About the Verve's Bittersweet Symphony

Inglorious Pastords

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 37:44


Along with a scintillating discussion about the Verve song, the Pastords ramble about weight loss, Bruce's knee injury and lawncare

10-Minuten-Mix
#470 - Hocus Focus Mix met Muse, Bicep, Kleerup, Robyn, Barry Can't Swim & The Verve

10-Minuten-Mix

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 8:49


Hocus Focus Mix met Muse, Bicep, Kleerup, Robyn, Barry Can't Swim & The Verve

2 Twins & An Album
Episode 98 - The Prayer Chain 'Mercury' part 2

2 Twins & An Album

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 68:38


Toph leads the discussion and review of The Prayer Chain's 1995 album ‘Mercury' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!   Genre bending?  Absolutely.  A masterpiece?  Likely. Killer opportunity to discuss a whole genre and scene of music beloved by the brothers??  You betcha.  Come with us down a joyful road as we revisit, what many would say, is the best "christian rock" album ever created -- by a rebellious, southern California bunch that knew what they were doing, and pieced together something most who followed this genre of music had simply never heard before.  Regardless of the fact that most fans of The Verve, Curve and The Choir had.  But who's counting.  Let us revive, let us remember, and let us discuss the ups and downs of the christian music scene...breaking up with girlfriends...staying in tents in rural Illinois...and other influential bands such as Skullhead, Mama's Head Trip, The Shooks, The Favazza Brothers, and Faith +1.  Just to name a few.  Lastly, we make our plea for the Wings to make the effing playoffs.  Please.  Lord. Enjoy part two!!

The Sounds of Brooklyn and Beyond

Featuring Charlie Hunter backing up the incredible Lo Steele; the brilliant duo of Spencer Zahn and Will Graefe; drummer/composer John Hollenbeck's latest venture, George; the stunning pop stylings of Claire Dickson; a collab of indie legends Thurston Moore and Bonner Kramer; a young jazz diva, Stella Cole; from the Verve vault, the Oscar Peterson Trio in all their power and glory; and the one and only Bonnie Raitt.

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RTL2 : Pop-Rock Station by Zégut
L'INTÉGRALE - The Waterboys, Pat Benatar, The Verve dans RTL2 Pop Rock Station (22/03/26)

RTL2 : Pop-Rock Station by Zégut

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 104:48


The Waterboys : The Pan Within' (Piano Demo) La Reprise L'originale Troye Sivan : Somebody To Love Queen : Somebody To Love Silversun Pickups : Au Revoir Reservoir Pat Benatar : Love Is A Battlefield The Stranglers : Golden Brown Golden Hours : Arctic Desert Editors : Racing Rats Pink Pool : Wrong Rage Against the Machine : Killing In The Name The Boxer Rebellion : The Gospel Of Goro Adachi (Live In Tennessee) Jeanne Shaw Taylor : Hell Of A Good Time The Verve : The Drugs Don't Work La Reprise L'original The Sundays : Wild Horses The Rolling Stones : Wild Horses Will Swinton : Better Off Best Rock Albums 1970 Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin III Since I've Been Loving You The Who Live At Leeds Magic Bus The Beatles Let It Be The Long And Winding Road Simon & Garfunkel Bridge Over Troubled Water Bridge Over Tro Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Back to NOW!
NOW 37 - Summer '97: Marc Burrows

Back to NOW!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 63:47


Swing it, shake it, move it, make it!…is exactly what the nation was doing in 1997. Yes, that's right, Channel 5 was here and fiddling with that aerial to try and get a reception to see The Jack Docherty Show was what we were all up to. Robbie Williams even changed the lyrics to his breakout hit ‘Old Before I Die' in honour of this revolutionary fifth channel twiddlesome pastime. But of course this was but a fuzzy, interference-driven distraction compared to what was going on in, what the kids were still calling, ‘The Charts'. And OF COURSE the aforementioned lyrics were from the FOURTH NO1 in a row from those Spice Girls (AND it was a double A-Side, Mama!). That's right we were gripped by Geri's Brit Awards conquering Union Jack dress (for the correct reasons, flag waving nonces), but the girls were proving to be more popular than Swampy's tenancy under the A30 (another one for there kids) with En Vogue, Eternal, Ultra Naté, Gwen Stefani and a host of others reigning supreme in the hit parade. And there was so much more. As we see as we take out our CDs (possibly trapped in a broken 90s case) from summer 97's NOW 37!!Pop was back, Back, BACKSTREET! (Really?!? - Ed)Everyone's favourite sunshine trio Hanson were MMMBop-ping (!), Backstreet Boys were taking their shirts off (!!) No Mercy were taking a break from their restaurant shifts (possibly) and George Michael was, as always, just being incredible.However, HOWEVER…Over on CD2, there was - an identity. Britpop was either clinging on by its bitten and possibly chipped fingernails, recycling some flat champagne from their first album, staring at the sun (checks notes, avoids further U2 puns) or - more interestingly - evolving. And, boy, there were quite the classic run of tracks as The Verve, Supergrass, blur, The Seahorses and Radiohead provided some iconic memories. No Gallagher brothers on NOW37? No fear!(Actually, I think you'll find they were gearing up for the autumn release of Be Here Now, but the less said etc…)And joining me on this golden revisit of the pop landscape of NOW37 and providing more memories than a hungover Labour MP on the 2nd of May is writer, comic and all round 90s pop kid Marc Burrows.As his (quite wonderful) Britpop stand up show tours the nation, discover which compilation started Marc's musical journey, marvel at how a power chord changed his life, ruminate at what ‘indie through the sausage machine' sounds like, consider why we're picturing The Outhere Brothers and The Vengaboys on the A52 somewhere near Mablethorpe, revel in the NME review of Paranoid Android (it's worth waiting for) and nod your head knowingly as we explore why the Britpop party ending maybe wasn't such a bad thing.No, turn the aerial the other way - I think I can start to see something that may be Family Affairs. Or is it Milkshake Monkey..? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Long Gone
916. - Melissa Auf der Maur

How Long Gone

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 74:08


Melissa Auf der Maur is a musician and bass player best known for bands like Hole and the Smashing Pumpkins. Her new memoir, Even the Good Girls Will Cry, is out next week. We chat with Melissa from her home in upstate New York about the new Apple laptop, Montreal vibes, Grimes and Elon, channeling the gods on stage, shooting a roll of film a day in the '90s, Courtney writing “slut” on her stomach, the time MTV asked her to take The Verve to Tom & Jerry's, when musicians make their best work at their most fucked-up, Canadian ayahuasca retreats, owning Bo Burnham on vinyl, and gently prodding around a Hole reunion one day, and getting back in the studio with Courtney. instagram.com/xmadmx twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Twins & An Album
Episode 98 - The Prayer Chain 'Mercury' part 1

2 Twins & An Album

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 92:00


Toph leads the discussion and review of The Prayer Chain's 1995 album ‘Mercury' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!   Genre bending?  Absolutely.  A masterpiece?  Likely. Killer opportunity to discuss a whole genre and scene of music beloved by the brothers??  You betcha.  Come with us down a joyful road as we revisit, what many would say, is the best "christian rock" album ever created -- by a rebellious, southern California bunch that knew what they were doing, and pieced together something most who followed this genre of music had simply never heard before.  Regardless of the fact that most fans of The Verve, Curve and The Choir had.  But who's counting.  Let us revive, let us remember, and let us discuss the ups and downs of the christian music scene...breaking up with girlfriends...staying in tents in rural Illinois...and other influential bands such as Skullhead, Mama's Head Trip, The Shooks, The Favazza Brothers, and Faith +1.  Just to name a few.  Lastly, we make our plea for the Wings to make the effing playoffs.  Please.  Lord. Enjoy part one!!

Better with Running
EP286: Big Cat Energy with Corinne & The Bendigo Frenzy

Better with Running

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 68:05


In episode 286 of the Better With Running podcast, coaches Chris Armstrong and Zacca Newman kick things off by reviewing their latest training blocks while reflecting on the explosive growth of the Bendigo running scene. Chris detailed a week of 73km, highlighted by a 25km long run in testing 80% humidity that left him "pretty cooked". He also shared a lesson in patience from his 10 x 400m track session; after feeling "tense" and struggling for rhythm in the first six reps, he consciously relaxed for the final four, finding that "all of a sudden, the pace came". Zacca, meanwhile, banked 91km for the week, featuring a 21km long run and a demanding "BT" fartlek session.The episode takes a celebratory turn with the return of Corinne, a standout Run2PB athlete who has become a symbol of "Big Cat Energy" following a year of massive breakthroughs. With a 16-minute half-marathon PB and a blistering 48:54 10km at Ballarat under her belt, Corinne fresh off a return to racing, discusses her journey through injury management, emphasizing the importance of staying consistent and not getting "greedy" with training—a sentiment Chris echoed when describing his shift from "burying himself" in sessions to prioritizing long-term health.As the "unofficial ambassador" for the Verve running store, Corinne joined the coaches for an essential "shoe chat," offering her perspective on the latest gear and the technical shifts in running footwear. The conversation also touched on her recent 10km run in Bendigo, where the local event saw record-breaking participation with over 3,000 runners. Chris shared his own experience from the weekend, where he acted as a "waiter service" pacer for fellow runner Mel, jokingly describing his role of grabbing drinks from the tables as not exactly "a la carte dining" but a rewarding way to support an athlete and friend.The episode concludes with an in-depth preview of the Bendigo 5km Frenzy, which Chris describes as "fast, fun, and a little bit chaotic". With Elise and Andy on the mic commentating and races for all abilities it set to be a great night of racing.Enter the Bendigo Frenzy:https://www.athleticsbendigo.org.au/events/5k-frenzy-2026/Partner Offer: By using the code Run2pb20 through the end of March, supporters of the podcast can grab 20% off their next kit upgrade. Go to www.oatrunning.com.au

Podcast - Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress
Overcoming Social Media Fear: How to Show Your Face with Confidence with Renee Dalo

Podcast - Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 35:30


Feeling nervous about showing your face on social media? You're not alone. In this episode, Nadine sits down with visibility coach and keynote speaker Renee Dalo to talk about the real fears, hesitations, and hang-ups that keep bridal seamstresses from getting on camera—and how to finally move past them.This conversation is packed with practical tips, honest encouragement, and actionable strategies to help you show up on social media with confidence. From panic attacks to imposter syndrome, she's heard it all—and she's here to help you overcome it too. Whether you're posting for the first time or looking to be more consistent, this episode will help you take the next step.In this episode: Why showing your face on social media is so important for building trust with bridesThe real reason bridal seamstresses struggle with visibility (and how to work through it)What a "talking head reel" is and why it's the best place to startSimple content ideas that don't require a viral moment or trending audioHow to document your day in 20-30 seconds without overcomplicating itWhy your life doesn't need to be exciting to create great contentThe connection between visibility, humanity, and client experienceCreative content ideas specifically for bridal seamstressesConnect with Renee: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reneedalo/The Verve & Vision Club: https://www.instagram.com/theverveandvisionclub/ Connect with Nadine: Check out the exclusive private podcast series, Fitting Packages 101: https://enchanting-sun-77080.myflodesk.com/privatepodcast Become a member: https://secretsofabridalseamstresspodcast.com/membership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretsofabridalseamstress/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nadinebozeman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secretsofabridalseamstress

The Daily Quiz Show
Music | Which Italian term for the deepest range of male voice often precedes "profundo" or "profondo"? (+ 7 more...)

The Daily Quiz Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 8:06


The Daily Quiz - Music Today's Questions: Question 1: Which Italian term for the deepest range of male voice often precedes "profundo" or "profondo"? Question 2: Who had a number 1 record in 1963 with Sweets For My Sweet? Question 3: The Verve had a one hit wonder in 1997 with which song? Question 4: Which American rock band released the album 'Strange Days'? Question 5: Which song begins with the lyrics: "I hurt myself today ; To see if I still feel ; I focus on the pain ; The only thing that's real..."? Question 6: Which English rock band released the song 'See Emily Play'? Question 7: Which song was originally recorded by The Strangeloves and was later covered by Bow Wow Wow? Question 8: Which American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress released the studio album 'Circus'? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Straight Outta Lo Cash and The Scenario
I Only Listen To 90s Music: Remember When MTV Played Music? (Salt-N-Pepa, 2Pac, Outkast, The Verve, And More)

Straight Outta Lo Cash and The Scenario

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 132:45


The crew is back starting your new year right discussing: 5:40 MTV stops playing any music for good 23:48 Salt-N-Pepa loses lawsuit to get back their masters 30:13 Skee-Lo owns make millions off his publishing for "I Wish" 37:36 RIP to TK Carter 44:07 LA Reid settles harassment lawsuit with Drew Dixon 58:21 Teddy Riley says he has R. Kelly Music coming 1:05:21 The Copyright battle over The Verve's "Bittersweet Symphony" 1:19:20 Angie Martinez scared of releasing a 2Pac interview and the car 2pac was shot in is up for sale? 1:29:27 Revisiting Outkast's "Atliens" Join the I Only Listen to 90s Music Facebook Group http://bit.ly/3k0UEDe        Follow I Only Listen to 90s Music on IG https://bit.ly/3sbCphv       Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542                          Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395                          Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je                To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH                      YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU                      Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ                     Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1  IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y

Bax & O'Brien Podcast
Baxie's Musical Podcast: Repost Martin "Youth" Glover from Killing Joke

Bax & O'Brien Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 63:56


It's a very special encore interview with legendary producer Martin “Youth” Glover! This is one of my favorite episodes ever! Not only because we talk about some his production credits such as working with Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, Gun & Roses, U2, Kate Bush, The Verve, and many others. But also, because he was the longtime bass player from one of my all-time favorite bands: Killing Joke. An absolute thrill of an interview! (Note: This interview was recorded just four months before the death of Killing Joke guitarist Geordie Walker). Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app. Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee.