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The KSO Show
KSO Classic: 2003 K-State at Nebraska

The KSO Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 77:28


Mason and Drew start their series of looking back at past great games in Wildcat history with 2003 Nebraska. The Wildcats hadn't won in Lincoln since 1968 and needed to win their final two games to earn a spot in the Big 12 Championship game against Oklahoma. One of the iconic games of Snyder 1.0.

AZ Wildcats Podcast
Will Arizona be THE BEST OFFENSE In The Big 12 Next Season?!

AZ Wildcats Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 81:25


Arizona made a great account for itself as a program in year 1 in the Big 12 conference. Tommy Lloyd brought a lot of top talent into the conference this offseason in the likes of Koa Peat, Brayden Burries, Dwayne Aristode, Bryce James, Ivan Kharchenkov, Sidi Gueye, Mabil Mawut, etc. However, can Arizona improve in the category of offensive consistency? Great in transition, the Wildcat's halfcourt offense left a lot to be desired. Where will Arizona rank next season in conference? PLUS! Our very own Saul Bookman got an EXCLUSIVE interview with Koa Peat and we preview that today and A surprise rival joins the show to discuss ASU v UofA! Join Damon Fairall and Kevin Thomas on the AZ Wildcats Podcast! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports MERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phnx-locker ALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of Phoenix PHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and takeovers here: https://gophnx.com/events/ ALLCITY — including us here at PHNX — is teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for an exciting three-year partnership. To learn more, visit https://www.bbbs.org/allcity/ APS: Find instant rebates, discounts and special offers on smart thermostats, energy-efficient appliances and more at https://marketplace.aps.com/default/heating-cooling/smart-thermostats Chicken N' Pickle: Family friendly fun awaits! Visit chickennpickle.com to plan your visit today! Vme: Download the Vme app and play today using code PHNX! Available on the App Store and Google Play. Vme – Anyone. Anything. Anytime. https://getvme.com/?vmereferral=PHNX bet365: https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_03330244 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and choose your offer! Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/ Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: PHNX for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Gametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Circle K: Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you! Branded Bills: Use code BBPHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 20% off your first order! Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/phnx All Pro Shade Concepts: Call 623-204-1476 or visit https://allproshadeconcepts.com/ now to schedule your free estimate! When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

GOLF SMARTER
Unlocking the Secrets of PXG's New Wildcat Set for Beginning Golfers with Caleb Kroloff

GOLF SMARTER

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 53:52


GS#1004 Summary: This week host Fred Greene speaks with Caleb Kroloff, Director of Metal & Woods R&D for PXG to discuss the new PXG Wildcat set, designed for beginner golfers and those with slower swing speeds. We also discuss the latest innovations in golf equipment, including hybrids, irons, and the new Blackhawk putter. Caleb explores the design philosophy behind these clubs, the importance of fitting for golfers of all skill levels, and the introduction of the Secret Weapon mini driver. The discussion highlights how these advancements aim to enhance the golfing experience for both beginners and seasoned players. Learn more at PXG.com/smarter. See ad info below for 20% off your entire order!Get more when your visit the refreshed golfsmarter.com!Introduce an Upcoming Episode: Receive free gifts for recording a show opening by clicking on "Record Your Show Open Here!" tab on the right side of golfsmarter.com. Watch Daily Video Highlights from Our Interviews: Follow @golfsmarter on Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube daily to see our highlights and helpful insights from our interviews on the podcast. Post a Review: you'll receive three free gifts when you post an honest review about Golf Smarter the podcast.Fill Out a Listener Survey: It only takes a few minutes to fill out our survey, which helps us to better serve your interests in the podcast. You'll receive a free link to Tony Manzoni's video and Justin Tang's summary of Tony's Lost Fundamental on pdf!This episode is brought to you by PXG. Schedule your fitting today and for a limited time you could save up to 20% on your ENTIRE order! Head over to PXG.com/smarter. Restrictions apply, see site for details.Visit tourstriker.com/TSGA and use the code GOLFSMARTER to get your first month of the Tour Striker GolfAcademy Online free, plus instant access to two bonus courses—'The Recipe for Better Golf' and 'Bombs: How to Consistently Smash the Driver”: a $194 value for free.This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Please visit indeed.com/GOLFSMARTER and get a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Terms and conditions apply.   This episode is sponsored by HIMS. Start your free online visit today HIMS.com/golfsmarter and received personalized ED treatment options.This episode is also sponsored by SelectQuote. Make sure you get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, at selectquote.com/golfsmarter today and get started. 

Wildcat Country
Deep dive in Arizona men's basketball with Bruce Pascoe

Wildcat Country

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 58:25


The end of the Arizona baseball season means Wildcat athletics is officially out for summer. So, Arizona Daily Star men's basketball beat writer Bruce Pascoe joins us to preview the 2025-26 season, including the incoming high-school commits and international players. Plus, reaction to the end of the Arizona baseball's postseason run, thoughts on the men's basketball team's Big 12 schedule and new McKale Center court design - and what would we do if we were Arizona's athletic director for a day?

Sex Chat for Christian Wives
What Makes for Great Sex?

Sex Chat for Christian Wives

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 27:42


On this podcast, we're not focused on just having sex. We want wives to experience great sex. But how do we define that? Today, we're diving into what makes for great sex in marriage and how to get there. Sponsor Get 25% off any Share the Soap lotion or hydrosol in the month of June with our coupon code: FCWSummer. Let soothing touch and scents for your sheets spark deeper connection. Turn bedtime into bonding time with Share the Soap massage lotions and hydrosols. And preorder our new Table Talk Masterclass on Sexual Desire Differences: Understanding and Navigating a Mismatch in the Sheets NOW! Dropping on or around July 1, 2025. From the Bible But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22–23 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. 1 Peter 3:3–4 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 1 Timothy 2:1–2 (just a comparison of the same word in Greek translated quiet, also translated sometimes as tranquil) Resources Episode 195: Explaining Women's Sexual Response Understanding Your Sex Drive – Webinar Replay (only $5 for a limited time!) Be His Porn Star? Here's the Problem... | Intimacy in Marriage (Bonny thought it was J, but it's from the other Julie!) He Wants a Wild-Cat in Bed. That's Not Me. • Bonny's Oysterbed7 Love (and Sex in Marriage) Is Not Self-Seeking - Hot, Holy & Humorous Understanding Her Sex Drive – Webinar Replay (only $5 for a limited time!) Episode 43: Dealing with Sexual Baggage Dealing with Sexual Baggage | The Forgiven Wife Episode 177: Addressing Sexual Pain, with Debby Wade Episode 186: Speak Up! (Quickie) Wives, Your Voice Matters (in the Bedroom & Beyond) - Hot, Holy & Humorous 5 Thoughts to Feel Great About Yourself and Improve Your Sexual Interest • Bonny's Oysterbed7 One Step Forward | The Forgiven Wife Healthy Marriage, Healthy Sex Life (the One-Another Series) • Bonny's Oysterbed7 Healthy Marriages Start with Healthy People - Hot, Holy & Humorous Thanks for joining us at the virtual kitchen table for another great chat! We'd love for you to join our inner circle by supporting us on Patreon. You can contribute to our wonderful ministry while getting some fun perks for yourself! Check it out here: https://patreon.com/ForChristianWives If you could, leave a rating and/or review so that others can find the show. Please also check out our website and webinars at forchristianwives.com. And visit our individual ministry pages for more resources as well: Strong Wives - Bonny Burns Honeycomb & Spice - Chris Taylor Hot, Holy & Humorous - J. Parker

Ag Report - KSRE Wildcat District
Wildcat District Ag Report for Saturday, June 14, 2025

Ag Report - KSRE Wildcat District

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 13:47


Topics this week include Wheat Straw, Shade Allocation, Hornworms, Aquatic Plants, and more from K-State Research and Extension's Wildcat District.

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Everyone Racers
Jopisy Hangover Hole

Everyone Racers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 93:10


In this Wildcat 391 episode, Chrissy enjoys a glory hole, Tim enjoys a glory hole, Chris builds a glory hole, and Mental wishes he was able to enjoy the glory hole.  Really, we talk all about our race weekend at Lemons NJMP 2025.  Chrysler is about to become an “experiment” (Joel Feder @ theDrive) https://www.thedrive.com/news/chrysler-is-about-to-become-an-experiment Annual Retromobile Show moved to New York( Ronan Glon @ Hagerty) tells us the https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/retromobile-new-york-2026-dates/ NASA Legal BMW 328 on Racing Junk https://www.racingjunk.com/super-touring/184710240/e36-race-car.html Chris Blizzard Lighting Guidehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1W0Wk6fGSO2G7y3fDUMeBcsJ58XCZF6w0E77wXuqNrV8/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwY2xjawKaAtVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFjTmRidmN2bWFreVpWTVJMAR4qfvXupatPN52a6j2I2NhnvvfyNGFdmVcIZs37A3fWaYkKm-is8vJxOedoWw_aem_U2NDwxufdWEd0Pn-9DU3HwCarbine Motorcars - Chris Carbine's Brokerage in New Orleans. https://carbinemotorcars.com/Joining the E1R F1 Fantasy League! It's Free and Chrissy is losing!!!https://fantasygp.com, Build your own team, then join league 74259541Mental's Porsche 912 - https://youtu.be/_AEg7U4mWgI?feature=shared Our Website -⁠ https://everyoneracers.com/⁠ Download or stream here -⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5NsFZDTcaFlu4IhjbG6fV9 ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrTs8wdzydOqbpWZ_y-xEA ⁠  - Our YouTube

'Cat Tales - Weber State Athletics
Weber State football receiver and kick returner Noah Kjar

'Cat Tales - Weber State Athletics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 13:11


Get to know Weber State sophomore wide receiver, kick returner, and track athlete Noah Kjar in this latest Wildcat All In interview. Noah talks about growing up playing for his father, his incredible success in high school, and why he chose to come to Weber State. He also talks about his kickoff return touchdown in the win at Montana last season, being on the Wildcat track and field team, his outlook on this year's team heading into this season, his future plans to be a teacher and coach, and his upcoming marriage. Noah originally signed at Weber State in December 2020. He was a state MVP and a Utah career record holder during his high school career at Corner Canyon. He was the 2020 Utah 6A State MVP and led the nation in receiving yards. He finished his career as Utah's all-time leader in career receptions with 285. He played for his father Eric at Corner Canyon and helped lead the Chargers to three state championships and a 37-1 record. In his first action at Weber State in 2024, he played in all 11 games. He finished with 16 receptions for 200 yards and had seven kickoff returns for 250 yards. He had a memorable 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in Weber State's win at No. 8 Montana last October. Noah is a native of Draper, Utah. He is majoring in Physical Education at Weber State.

Ag Report - KSRE Wildcat District
Wildcat District Ag Report for Saturday, June 7, 2025

Ag Report - KSRE Wildcat District

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 13:22


Topics this week include Double Sorghum, Mineral Supplementation, Rabbits, Wet Soils, and more from K-State Research and Extension's Wildcat District.

DeFi Slate
Pump.Fun 1B Token Launch, 3Jane Raises $5.2M for Credit-Based Money Market, Moonpay grabs coveted Bitlicense with Jason Yanowitz, Bobbin Threadbare, Jeff Garzik & Binji

DeFi Slate

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 118:33


The Rollup TV is brought to you by:Celestia: https://celestia.org/Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/AltLayer: https://www.altlayer.io/Mantle: https://www.mantle.xyz/Omni Network: https://omni.network/Vertex: https://vertexprotocol.com/Join The Rollup Family:Website: https://therollup.co/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd..Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcastFollow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupcoFollow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollupFollow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandyJoin our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-disclTimestamps00:00 Trump's Crypto Wallet Launch03:08 The Death of the Crypto Foundation Model06:09 Ethereum's New Model and Strategic Goals09:03 The Future of Ethereum and Its Competition11:49 Delphi's AI Month and Investment Strategies18:05 Building on Athena: The Ethereal Project42:10 The Evolving Landscape of On-Chain Trading43:08 Innovative Features and User Engagement45:58 Building a Vertically Integrated DeFi Ecosystem49:23 Liquidity Challenges and Strategies52:20 User Base and Market Positioning56:08 Iterative Product Development and Success01:00:52 Balancing Adoption and Revenue Generation01:06:31 Institutional Relationships and Tokenization01:10:50 Future of Stablecoins and Market Trends01:25:15 The Rise of Hyper Liquid Trading01:27:11 Shifting Perspectives on Crypto Foundations01:28:36 The Future of Tokenomics and Revenue Generation01:34:39 Founders' Evolving Approach to Business Models01:38:06 New Hampshire: A Hidden Crypto Hub?01:40:34 The Importance of Revenue in Crypto Projects01:43:25 Comparing Ethereum and Solana Events01:45:23 The Lore of Lawrence and Wildcat's Unique Marketing01:51:50 Innovations in Under-Collateralized Lending01:56:58 The Future of Liquidation Mechanisms in DeFi

Boscoe’s Boys
Sponsor Spotlight: Manhattan Brewing Company (plus Wildcat NIL update) (plus BEST BEERS draft)

Boscoe’s Boys

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 58:57


Jake Voegli from Manhattan Brewing checks in as we have a sponsor spotlight episode, and then Curry Sexton of Wildcat NIL joins the show to talk about the current state of Wildcat NIL and then at the end we do a "best beer" draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boscoe’s Boys
Sponsor Spotlight: Manhattan Brewing Company (plus Wildcat NIL update) (plus BEST BEERS draft)

Boscoe’s Boys

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 58:57


Jake Voegli from Manhattan Brewing checks in as we have a sponsor spotlight episode, and then Curry Sexton of Wildcat NIL joins the show to talk about the current state of Wildcat NIL and then at the end we do a "best beer" draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Material Girls
The Traitors x Celebrity with Matt Wildcat

Material Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 56:36


In this episode, Hannah and Marcelle welcome guest Matt Wildcat (he/him) to discuss the hit reality TV show, "The Traitors." Marcelle and Matt begin by offering a quick rundown of the game's mechanics and its charm (TLDR: Alan Cumming). Whether you're a fan, like Marcelle, or you've never watched the show, like Hannah, this episode is for YOU. Tune in for an hour deep dive into the lasting effects of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in 2023 and the rise of reality star celebrities.To learn more about Material Girls, head to our Instagram at instagram.com/ohwitchplease! Or check out our website ohwitchplease.ca. We'll be back in two weeks with a Material Concerns episode, but until then, go check out all the other content we have on our Patreon at Patreon.com/ohwitchplease! Patreon is how we produce the show and pay our team! Thanks again to all of you who have already made the leap to join us there!***Material Girls is a show that aims to make sense of the zeitgeist through materialist critique* and critical theory! Each episode looks at a unique object of study (something popular now or from back in the day) and over the course of three distinct segments, Hannah and Marcelle apply their academic expertise to the topic at hand.*Materialist Critique is, at its simplest possible level, a form of cultural critique – that is, scholarly engagement with a cultural text of some kind – that is interested in modes of production, moments of reception, and the historical and ideological contexts for both. Materialist critique is really interested in the question of why a particular cultural work or practice emerged at a particular moment. Music Credits:“Shopping Mall”: by Jay Arner and Jessica Delisle ©2020Used by permission. All rights reserved. As recorded by Auto Syndicate on the album “Bongo Dance”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DeFi Slate
Crypto's Foundation Model Is Dead?, Delphi Digital CEO On AI x Crypto, Ethereal Founder On Institutional DeFi, Institutional Adoption with Robinson Burkey, Dougie DeLuca, Anil Lulla, Laurence Day

DeFi Slate

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 124:51


The Rollup TV is brought to you by:Celestia: https://celestia.org/Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/AltLayer: https://www.altlayer.io/Mantle: https://www.mantle.xyz/Omni Network: https://omni.network/Vertex: https://vertexprotocol.com/Join The Rollup Family:Website: https://therollup.co/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd..Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcastFollow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupcoFollow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollupFollow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandyJoin our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-disclTimestamps00:00 Trump's Crypto Wallet Launch03:08 The Death of the Crypto Foundation Model06:09 Ethereum's New Model and Strategic Goals09:03 The Future of Ethereum and Its Competition11:49 Delphi's AI Month and Investment Strategies18:05 Building on Athena: The Ethereal Project42:10 The Evolving Landscape of On-Chain Trading43:08 Innovative Features and User Engagement45:58 Building a Vertically Integrated DeFi Ecosystem49:23 Liquidity Challenges and Strategies52:20 User Base and Market Positioning56:08 Iterative Product Development and Success01:00:52 Balancing Adoption and Revenue Generation01:06:31 Institutional Relationships and Tokenization01:10:50 Future of Stablecoins and Market Trends01:25:15 The Rise of Hyper Liquid Trading01:27:11 Shifting Perspectives on Crypto Foundations01:28:36 The Future of Tokenomics and Revenue Generation01:34:39 Founders' Evolving Approach to Business Models01:38:06 New Hampshire: A Hidden Crypto Hub?01:40:34 The Importance of Revenue in Crypto Projects01:43:25 Comparing Ethereum and Solana Events01:45:23 The Lore of Lawrence and Wildcat's Unique Marketing01:51:50 Innovations in Under-Collateralized Lending01:56:58 The Future of Liquidation Mechanisms in DeFi

Material Girls
The Traitors x Celebrity with Matt Wildcat

Material Girls

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 56:36


In this episode, Hannah and Marcelle welcome guest Matt Wildcat (he/him) to discuss the hit reality TV show, "The Traitors." Marcelle and Matt begin by offering a quick rundown of the game's mechanics and its charm (TLDR: Alan Cumming). Whether you're a fan, like Marcelle, or you've never watched the show, like Hannah, this episode is for YOU. Tune in for an hour deep dive into the lasting effects of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in 2023 and the rise of reality star celebrities.To learn more about Material Girls, head to our Instagram at instagram.com/ohwitchplease! Or check out our website ohwitchplease.ca. We'll be back in two weeks with a Material Concerns episode, but until then, go check out all the other content we have on our Patreon at Patreon.com/ohwitchplease! Patreon is how we produce the show and pay our team! Thanks again to all of you who have already made the leap to join us there!***Material Girls is a show that aims to make sense of the zeitgeist through materialist critique* and critical theory! Each episode looks at a unique object of study (something popular now or from back in the day) and over the course of three distinct segments, Hannah and Marcelle apply their academic expertise to the topic at hand.*Materialist Critique is, at its simplest possible level, a form of cultural critique – that is, scholarly engagement with a cultural text of some kind – that is interested in modes of production, moments of reception, and the historical and ideological contexts for both. Materialist critique is really interested in the question of why a particular cultural work or practice emerged at a particular moment. Music Credits:“Shopping Mall”: by Jay Arner and Jessica Delisle ©2020Used by permission. All rights reserved. As recorded by Auto Syndicate on the album “Bongo Dance”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

City Lights with Lois Reitzes
Classical Remix Music Festival / Farewell Favorite: Ethan Hawke

City Lights with Lois Reitzes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 51:49


Alice Hong, co-founder of the new Classical Remix Music Festival, joins us. The festival kicks off with three nights of music on June 8 at Leafmore Creek Park Club. On June 22, the festival will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, and the event on June 27 will take place at the Historic Dekalb Courthouse. Plus, in "Wildcat," the 2023 movie about the author Flannery O'Connor, we hear the question, "If imagination impacts reality, isn't faith where those rivers meet?" Co-written and directed by Ethan Hawke, the movie stars his daughter, Maya Hawke, and explores O'Connor's intellect and the role of faith in her life. As part of the "City Lights" series of "Farewell Favorites," we listen back to Lois's 2023 conversation with Ethan Hawk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SailMagazine
One Wild Cat

SailMagazine

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 22:25


SAIL Technical Editor Adam Cove took on a massive challenge competing in the Race to Alaska solo in an 18-foot catboat. Read or listen to his story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ag Report - KSRE Wildcat District
Wildcat District Ag Reports for Saturday, May 31, 2025

Ag Report - KSRE Wildcat District

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 13:05


Topics this week include Saturated Seedlings, Blue Green Algae, Bats, Summer Lawns, and more from K-State Research and Extension's Wildcat District.

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The Earth 2 Podcast
Showdown in San Lorenzo

The Earth 2 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 53:08


When an old foe returns and kidnaps a boxer, two heroes join forces to save the day... The Creeper and Wildcat?!?!?!?  Join David and Peter as they cover this titanic team up from Super-Team Family 2.   Email us at theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram www.instagram.com/theearth2podcast Twitter www.twitter.com/podcast_earth2 Leave us a Voicemail at www.speakpipe.com/theearth2podcast And we're now on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/theearth2podcast.bsky.social   #dccomics #dcmultiverse #Wildcat #JSA #Creeper #TheCreeper 

Behind Kentucky Baseball
Behind Kentucky Baseball | EP8 | Ben Cleaver

Behind Kentucky Baseball

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 21:12


In this episode of Behind Kentucky Baseball Podcast, our host Darren Headrick sits down with Kentucky Baseball pitcher Ben Cleaver. The Wildcat left hander talks with Darren about the upcoming NCAA Tournament and the Cats' season so far. Presented by: American Trust Wealth

KZRG Morning News Watch
Cameo with Wildcat glades nature group - NewsTalk KZRG

KZRG Morning News Watch

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 6:50


Cameo with Wildcat glades nature group. Cameo joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the organization and their cool upcoming Crawdads at the Creek fundraiser! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

'Cat Tales - Weber State Athletics
Wildcat All In - Trevor Henning - Weber State men's basketball

'Cat Tales - Weber State Athletics

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 10:12


Trevor Hennig played in all 34 games as a true freshman with the Weber State men's basketball team during the 2024-25 season. He started the final 11 games and was the third-leading scorer on the Wildcat team. Yet he only had two Division I offers out of high school from North Bend, Washington. Get to know Trevor more in this latest Wildcat All In interview. He talks about growing up playing basketball, his competitive nature, and how he came to Weber State. He also talks about what he learned as a freshman, loyalty, why he has stayed at Weber State, and what he's looking forward to next season. Other topics include being the first player to wear the number 6, the strengths of his game, being a leader on the team, balancing school, future plans, and more.

The Sea Captain Way
Wildcat Leadership with Rob Heil

The Sea Captain Way

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 29:17


KState's Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development, Rob Heil, is our latest guest on the Sea Captain Leadership podcast. Rob grew up in the Kansas City area and went to KState for his undergraduate and graduate degrees. He's back where it all began. Key points:Rob started your career at KState as an Athletics Marketing intern and as a Basketball Team Manager, doing tasks such as recording games and washing jerseys. His position in marketing and development at the University of Texas at Austin challenged him so he was prepared for a development position when he returned to KState in 2017. Rob talks about how he missed working in athletics, how his identity was tied to college athletics, and how it is to be back where it all began. He has four team values that are non-negotiable and talks about those in the podcast.SeaCaptainCoaching.comInstagram linkFB linkConnect with PhilLinkedInConnect with Rob HeilLinkedInNow Available!The Sea Captain Way for Financial Advisors

Not A Robot Comic Reviews
Geek Matrix Comic Roundup and Review! ep 245

Not A Robot Comic Reviews

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 84:33


They talk about the new DC Comics products including reviews of Justice League: The Atom Project and Secret Six. The hosts consider character development, good artwork, and their experience with Free Comic Book Day. The hosts highlight Marvel Comics releases, products on the horizon, and an upcoming audiobook version of All Star Superman. The hosts discuss new comic book releases and issues, specifically changes in dynamic in the series Secret Six, a nuanced rendering of Wildcat's death in JSA, and the working of various relationships in the book Poison Ivy. The hosts felt passionate about discussing costume appearance, character development, and the intersections of character development and narration across storylines and in the larger DC viewed in the same universe and then visited their best picks of the week, with key highlights.Chapters00:00Introduction and Overview of DC Comics Releases02:58Discussion on Key Characters and Series06:01Marvel Comics and Free Comic Book Day Experiences09:05Insights on Upcoming Titles and News12:01Exploring the New Superman Unlimited15:02Audio Adaptations and Their Impact17:59Transition to Book Reviews24:31Captain Adam's Dilemma27:02The Power Dynamics of Captain Adam30:31Inferno's Reveal and Its Impact32:39The Role of Continuity in Storytelling34:55Secret Six: Espionage and Relationships52:35Poison Ivy's Struggles and Future58:40Trust Issues in the Green and Gray59:08Artistic Interpretations and Character Avatars01:01:00The Role of Janet and Poison Ivy01:02:17Elemental Deities and Character Evolution01:03:11Comic Book Nostalgia and Fan Theories01:05:00Humor in Dark Themes01:06:01Birds of Prey: Plot Developments and Character Dynamics01:17:16JSA: The Funeral of Ted Grant01:24:55Character Reflections and Future Implications

The Hornady Podcast
Ep. 180 - Hydraulic Form Dies | Wildcat Cartridge Part 3 |

The Hornady Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 41:00


On this episode, Seth is joined by Preston and Ben to bring you episode 3 of the How to Wildcat series. The topic of discussion is hydroforming cartridge cases. The team explains how the process works, what equipment is needed, and what matters when forming cases for a custom chamber. They also dive into alternative methods and share helpful tips from their own experience. Whether you're experimenting with wildcats or just curious about the process, this episode covers the entire forming process. We hope you enjoy the show!

'Cat Tales - Weber State Athletics
Weber State football linebacker Alema Tupuola

'Cat Tales - Weber State Athletics

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 15:45


Get to know Weber State senior linebacker Alema Tupuola in this latest Wildcat All In interview. Alema on growing up in the area and playing football, watching his brother play at Weber State, his Samoan heritage, and how he has worked to overcome personal struggles and how he wants to help others. He also talks about balancing life as a husband and father, earning his degree and starting a Master's degree, future plans in health care, favorite Wildcat memories, being a senior and leader on this year's Wildcat team, dream vacation, and much more.

Peter von Panda
The Unique 3D Printed Ryan Field: A Stadium Replica for True Fans

Peter von Panda

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 3:38


In this episode, Peter Von Panda shares a unique find—an intricately detailed 3D printed replica of Northwestern's Ryan Field, made by Swiftland Replicas. A true piece of nostalgia, this model captures the essence of the old stadium before its billion-dollar renovation. Peter discusses the features of the replica, from the iconic Randy Walker Terrace to the Wildcat statue, and reflects on the importance of commemorating memories before the stadium changes forever. Whether you're an alum or a sports fan, this is a collectible that brings history and college football culture together. ▶ Get this product here: https://www.ebay.com/usr/swiftlandrep... ▶ Get other stadiums here: https://geni.us/9Hnhsbc ---------- LET'S TALK ABOUT LIVING BETTER: ▶ Podcast: https://geni.us/FtGAT4 ▶ My Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/petervonp... ---------- IF YOU'D LIKE TO SHOW SOME LOVE: ▶ Buy My Book: https://geni.us/qwbZAE ▶ Become A Channel Member: https://geni.us/AA3Jk ▶ Patreon:   / petervonpanda   ▶ Merch: https://petervonpanda.storenvy.com/ ▶ Free Panda Group: https://panda-research-institute.mn.co FOLLOW MY OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: ▶ Instagram:   / petervonpanda   ▶ Facebook:   / petervonpanda  

Struggles 2 Strengths
S2S Episode #155 "Proud to be a Wildcat."

Struggles 2 Strengths

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 14:05


Send us a textDo you have friends you haven't talked to in a long time?  What are you waiting for?  That's the topic for this week's podcast. Email chadduff@struggles2strengths.comX and instagram @chad_duff

Wildcat Country
5/1/25: Play-by-play man Brian Jeffries and tennis star Colton Smith

Wildcat Country

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 65:24


He keeps racking up awards and is set to lead Arizona into the NCAA men's tennis championships. Big 12 Player of the Year Colton Smith joins us to discuss his success at both the college and pro level, and preview the Wildcats' postseason run. Plus, Wildcat play-by-play man Brian Jeffries stops by to talk Caleb Love's legacy, Carter Bryant's future, Sidi Gueye's signing, and the outlook for Arizona baseball and football.

Powercat Podcast
Kansas State hoops lands rising Serbian star | Powercat Podcast

Powercat Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 38:23


The GoPowercat Powercat Podcast returns to discuss several topics surrounding men's basketball at Kansas State, starting with a commitment from Serbian club star Andrej Kostić to be a Wildcat next season. This edition of the Powercat Podcast features GoPowercat.com publisher Tim Fitzgerald and GPC managing editor Ryan Gilbert. The Powercat Podcast is part of the 247Sports Podcast Network at Megaphone.fm. Become a GoPowercat VIP: CHECK OUT TODAY'S OFFER!Make sure you subscribe to the Powercat Podcast from your favorite podcast provider, including Apple, Spotify, or Amazon.Are you subscribed to the GoPowercat YouTube channel? Come check out our original programming at YouTube.com/GoPowercat To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Humans Holler At News

Jane's cat Smudge joins us for this one! We all melt *immediately* from the cuteness overload. Humans Holler Patreon: patreon.com/humanshollerAlice's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/icecreamwitch_Jane's Stuffs: https://linktr.ee/janeiac Jane's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/StonedMonkeyRadio/posts Stories UsedJanehttps://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/earths-tiniest-wildcat-is-captured-on-camera-for-first-time-the-rusty-spotted-cat-of-india/https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/little-boy-calls-911-after-mom-ate-his-ice-cream-mommy-is-being-bad-but-cops-solve-the-case/(Snitches don't get dessert)Alicehttps://www.npr.org/2025/03/20/g-s1-54909/golden-toilet-stolen-cattelan-6-million-convicted (update)https://news.sky.com/story/the-blobfish-worlds-ugliest-animal-named-fish-of-the-year-in-new-zealand-13332179 Laurenhttps://apnews.com/article/cybertruck-recall-tesla-elon-musk-nhtsa-8c517e21aa1119d74b9db39f6aca01b (lol)https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/03/20/australia-magpie-Coles-Coburg-North-Victoria/8671742500304/ https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/03/18/nz-struggling-swimmers-geese-Tauranga-New-Zealand/4581742319996/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHxO0UdpoxM

Worst Collection Ever
Eclipso Leads the Buffalo Bills Mafia

Worst Collection Ever

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 58:47


JSA #58 / Hawkman #25 (2004)Apologies for the delay but here it is — the final chapter in our #JSApril stint as we cover the final two installments of the “Black Reign” story arc!First in JSA, we suffer a few unintentional casualties on the heel side, Doctor Fate gets trapped in suburbia and Brainwave Jr. Jr. Jr. has actual brain WORMS in his head and they're…friendly, sort of?Then in HAWKMAN, Shazam gets sniffing, Hawkman gets emotional, Green Lantern gets creative and Atom Smasher has a series of massive sulks as “Black Reign” comes to a conclusion.All this plus Jen and Shawn chat about Night One of WrestleMania and the Atom's preferred method of international transportation.*** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:10:05 ***Promos: #JSAPRIL (https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsapril/) / THE MONITOR TAPES (http://themonitortapes.com)Continue the conversation with Shawn and Jen on Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / Bluesky or email the show at worstcollectionever@gmail.comAlso, get hip to all of our episodes on YouTube in its own playlist! https://bit.ly/WorstCollectionEverYTDownload the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your favorite shows. Please rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend!

REAL Talk
Iola's future adding up for developer, Humboldt makes FCCLA history, Wildcat split renews Crest rivalry

REAL Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 4:21


It's the weekend! Here's a look at our top local stories for Saturday, April 26. Find these articles and much more in Saturday's paper and online at https://www.iolaregister.com/.

The Paul Finebaum Show
Hour 3: Archbishop Joseph Marino joins the show

The Paul Finebaum Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 44:51


Archbishop Joseph Marino joins the show to reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis and Mitch Barnhhart, Kentucky AD joins the show to discuss the state of Wildcat athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wildcat Country
Insight into Arizona football, fan support, NIL and Tetairoa McMillan with Victor Yates

Wildcat Country

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 62:35


Tetairoa McMillan just became the highest drafted offensiveplayer in Arizona football history. Former UA cornerback Victor Yates joins us to react to T-Mac being taken No. 8 overall by the Panthers, and preview the upcoming football season, including fan support and the NIL factor heading into 2025. Plus, thoughts on the pending Carter Bryant decision, women's basketball recruiting, and which spring Wildcat program has the highest ceiling in the postseason.

Best of News Talk 590 WVLK AM

Jack talks with Mary Jo Perino about the upcoming Kentucky Derby and a Wildcat getting drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Cat Tales - Weber State Athletics
Weber State Spirit Squad coach Summer Willis

'Cat Tales - Weber State Athletics

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 15:06


Summer Willis has brought the Weber State Spirit Squad unprecedented national success and recognition, and coached the Wildcat cheer and dance teams to multiple national championships. In this Wildcat All In Interview, Summer talks about her 26 years working at Weber State and how she turned Weber State into a powerhouse with multiple championships. She talks about the pressure to improve and perform each year, recruiting athletes from all over the world to join Weber State, the people associated with the program, memories during her time at Weber State and much more. Plus, learn about her unique family connection to Weber State's nickname, the Wildcats. Willis began her career at Weber State in 1998 as the Spirit Squad Director and also worked in Marketing and Promotions for Wildcat Athletics. She has also served as the head coach of the Utah Jazz stunt team for nine years. She has led the Weber State cheer team to a combined 14 national championships, the dance team to eight national titles, and the Waldo mascot to three national championships. The Weber State cheer team has reached unrivaled success in recent years. The Wildcat Large Coed team has won eight straight national championships (2017-25) and nine overall championships. Weber State has also won four of the last five Grand National Championships, winning in 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025. The small coed team has won three national championships and won the grand national title twice in 2024 and 2025. A native of North Ogden, Utah, Willis was a cheerleader at Utah State and graduated in 1998.

CruxCasts
Integra Resources (TSXV:ITR) - Strong Q1 Gold Production & $61M Cash Position

CruxCasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 31:23


Interview with George Salamis, President & CEO of Integra Resources Corp.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/integra-resources-tsxvitr-us-gold-producer-on-path-to-300000-oz-pa-6833Recording date: 23rd April 2025Integra Resources (TSX: ITR; NYSE: ITRG) has successfully transformed from a development-stage company into a producing gold miner with the acquisition of the Florida Canyon mine, creating a compelling investment opportunity in the gold sector. The company's recent Q1 2025 results showcased robust production of 19,323 ounces of gold and established a solid financial foundation with $61.1 million in cash, demonstrating the operational and financial strength that underpins its growth strategy.The company's three-asset portfolio in the western United States creates a clear path to significant production growth. Florida Canyon currently produces approximately 75,000 ounces annually, but with the planned development of DeLamar and Wildcat, Integra aims to reach approximately 300,000 ounces of annual production. This growth trajectory follows a self-funded model where "one asset pays for the second which pays for the third," eliminating the need for dilutive equity financing that has historically constrained the company's ability to create shareholder value.The timing of Integra's transformation could not be more opportune, with gold prices reaching record levels around $3,400 per ounce. This price environment has dramatically enhanced the economics of Florida Canyon beyond initial expectations when the acquisition was made. While implementing prudent risk management through a put option strategy with a floor of $2,400 for 75% of 2025's expected production, Integra maintains full exposure to gold price upside, creating an attractive risk-reward profile.Integra has assembled what CEO George Salamis describes as a "builder's team" with the technical expertise to both operate existing mines and develop new projects. Key additions include COO Cliff LaFleur from Silvercrest and VP of Permitting Dale Kerner from Perpetua Resources, strengthening the company's ability to execute its development strategy. The current U.S. administration's supportive stance toward domestic mining projects further enhances Integra's operating environment, potentially accelerating permitting timelines for both DeLamar and Wildcat.From a valuation perspective, Integra currently trades at approximately 0.35x price-to-net asset value, compared to a junior producer peer average of 0.6x, suggesting significant potential for revaluation as the company executes its growth strategy. This discount largely stems from the market's focus primarily on Florida Canyon's value while attributing little value to the development-stage assets. As Integra advances DeLamar and Wildcat toward production using internally generated funds, this valuation gap should narrow.The company's strategic focus on optimization initiatives at Florida Canyon, including improvements to the electrowinning circuit, carbon-in-column circuit, and potential fleet upgrades, presents additional opportunities to enhance cash flow beyond current levels. These incremental improvements, combined with a planned 10,000-meter exploration program aimed at extending Florida Canyon's mine life beyond six years, could provide near-term catalysts for share price appreciation.For investors seeking exposure to gold with a combination of current production and significant growth potential, Integra Resources offers a compelling investment case. The company's transition from a perpetual fundraising cycle to a self-funded growth model, coupled with its experienced management team and strategic asset base in a favorable jurisdiction, positions it well to deliver substantial returns as it executes its clearly defined path to becoming a mid-tier gold producer.—View Integra Resources' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/integra-resourcesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

Magazines and Monsters
The Brave and the Bob! Ep 65, The Brave and the Bold 88, 1970 w/Ranger Gord!

Magazines and Monsters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 52:56


Hey there, zany ones! Ranger Gord is back, so that means we have some Wild Cat action! Yes it's another Batman/Wildcat team up! This one has Olympics, boxing, commies, and kids! A fun Cold War adventure awaits, so hit that play button and head for Europe! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show's Facebook page. You can find Gord by searching any podcast app for Prairie Justice; a Greg Saunders Vigilsnte podcast! Thanks for listening.

Purple Project Podcast
K-State Baseball Begins Key Homestand (BSB) 4.22.25

Purple Project Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 11:28


KSU (23-17) The Wildcat baseball team looks to turn things around beginning tonight against Wichita State the start of a 4-game homestand.

Worst Collection Ever
Anthropomorphic Birds with Big Chests

Worst Collection Ever

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 46:53


JSA #57 / Hawkman #24 (2004)It's a double dose of #JSApril this week as we double up the conversation on the next two installments of the “Black Reign” story arc!In JSA, the team makes its way to Kahndaq, having to use air travel as opposed to magic travel because Nabu's being REAL cranky these days. Along the way, Power Girl calls Hawkman an ass, Black Adam bifurcates thru the JSA transport and all of Northwind's friends, with their bird talons and supple chests, look to make mincemeat of the heroes.Over in HAWKMAN, Doctor Fate seemingly turns heel as Nabu mucks up the JSA on the offensive. Hawkman clangs his own son on the head with his mace, Brainwave probes Shazam's teenage thoughts and Hourman is gutted….literally!All this plus Jen and Shawn offer a correction regarding Billy Batson's age and discuss Jason Todd's failed pro wrestling career.*** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:09:55 ***Promos: #JSAPRIL (https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsapril/) / THE MONITOR TAPES (http://themonitortapes.com)Continue the conversation with Shawn and Jen on Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / Bluesky or email the show at worstcollectionever@gmail.comAlso, get hip to all of our episodes on YouTube in its own playlist! https://bit.ly/WorstCollectionEverYTDownload the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your favorite shows. Please rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend!

NCPR's Story of the Day
4/16/25: The aftermath of the wildcat prison strike

NCPR's Story of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 9:42


(Apr 16, 2025) New York's prison system still has a severe staffing shortage after a wildcat strike earlier this year. A breakdown of how the state is planning to fill those positions. Also: New York State lawmakers have reached a tentative deal on a key issue holding up the state budget - the rules of discovery in court.

The Fire and Water Podcast Network
JSA in the 90s - JSApril with Justice Society of America #6 (Jan 1993)

The Fire and Water Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 116:12


It's JSApril - Celebrating 85 years of the world's first and greatest superhero team! Our coverage continues of JSA in the 90s with Chris Franklin and The Irredeemable Shag discussing JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #6 (Jan 1993) by Len Strazewski, Mike Parobeck, Mike Machlan, and Carlos Garzon! The JSA investigate the mystery of the missing Bahdnesians! Plus, Dr. Mid-Nite does some sleuthing and Wildcat finds himself in a brutal prize fight! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsa90s-06 Images from this episode: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsa90s-06-gallery/ Email the show at: justicesocietypresents@gmail.com Keep up with all #JSApril participating podcasters and bloggers: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/JSApril Follow Chris Franklin: JLUCast: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/jlucast/ House of Franklinstein: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/the-super-mates-podcast/ Subscribe to JSA IN THE 90s as part of the JUSTICE SOCIETY PRESENTS Podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justice-society-presents/id1549429702 Don't use Apple Podcasts? Use this link for your podcast catcher: https://feeds.feedburner.com/jsapresents Also available on Spotify, Audible, and Amazon Music Follow JSA PRESENTS on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jsapresents Twitter/X: https://x.com/jsapresents Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jsapresents/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jsapresents.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jsapresents This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com Like our Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Follow Fire & Water on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FWPodcasts Follow Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Thanks for listening! Join the fight... for Justice!

Justice Society Presents
JSA in the 90s - JSApril with Justice Society of America #6 (Jan 1993)

Justice Society Presents

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 116:12


It's JSApril - Celebrating 85 years of the world's first and greatest superhero team! Our coverage continues of JSA in the 90s with Chris Franklin and The Irredeemable Shag discussing JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #6 (Jan 1993) by Len Strazewski, Mike Parobeck, Mike Machlan, and Carlos Garzon! The JSA investigate the mystery of the missing Bahdnesians! Plus, Dr. Mid-Nite does some sleuthing and Wildcat finds himself in a brutal prize fight! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsa90s-06 Images from this episode: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsa90s-06-gallery/ Email the show at: justicesocietypresents@gmail.com Keep up with all #JSApril participating podcasters and bloggers: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/JSApril Follow Chris Franklin: JLUCast: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/jlucast/ House of Franklinstein: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/the-super-mates-podcast/ Subscribe to JSA IN THE 90s as part of the JUSTICE SOCIETY PRESENTS Podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justice-society-presents/id1549429702 Don't use Apple Podcasts? Use this link for your podcast catcher: https://feeds.feedburner.com/jsapresents Also available on Spotify, Audible, and Amazon Music Follow JSA PRESENTS on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jsapresents Twitter/X: https://x.com/jsapresents Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jsapresents/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jsapresents.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jsapresents This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com Like our Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Follow Fire & Water on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FWPodcasts Follow Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Thanks for listening! Join the fight... for Justice!

Behind Kentucky Baseball
Behind Kentucky Baseball: Doug Flynn

Behind Kentucky Baseball

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 35:19 Transcription Available


In this episode of Behind Kentucky Baseball Podcast, our host Darren Headrick sits down with special guest Doug Flynn, former UK standout and Cincinnati Reds World Series champion. They break down Kentucky Baseball's recent games and take a trip down memory lane as Doug shares stories from his time in Lexington and his big league days with the Reds. A must-listen for Wildcat and baseball fans alike!

Worst Collection Ever
Power Girl Pummels the Temu Village People

Worst Collection Ever

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 50:27


Hawkman #23 (2004)#JSApril continues to chug along as we jump over to HAWKMAN for the next installment of the “Black Reign” arc!Before it all goes to hell, the JSA are in St. Roch aka Earth-One New Orleans for honor Hawkman on his presumed birthday. The JSA is wild in the streets as Power Girl endures a fortune telling, Wildcat plays pocket pool, Doctor Mid-Nite threatens to drown a man with his own blood and Hourman Jr. Jr. sweats it out in the hotel.This all culminates at the Hawkman party where Carter, fresh from mutilating Matter Master, fills the team in on the Kahndaq situation and it gets real REAL fast.All this plus Jen and Shawn chat about yet another shopping excursion resulting in Nightwing action figure repaints and more BatCat wins!*** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:15:13 ***Promo: #JSAPRIL (https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsapril/)Continue the conversation with Shawn and Jen on Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / Bluesky or email the show at worstcollectionever@gmail.comAlso, get hip to all of our episodes on YouTube in its own playlist! https://bit.ly/WorstCollectionEverYTDownload the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your favorite shows. Please rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend!

The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast
Podcast #202: Jiminy Peak GM & Fairbank Group CEO Tyler Fairbank

The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 80:13


The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and to support independent ski journalism, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.WhoTyler Fairbank, General Manager of Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts and CEO of Fairbank GroupRecorded onFebruary 10, 2025 and March 7, 2025About Fairbank GroupFrom their website:The Fairbank Group is driven to build things to last – not only our businesses but the relationships and partnerships that stand behind them. Since 2008, we have been expanding our eclectic portfolio of businesses. This portfolio includes three resorts—Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, Cranmore Mountain Resort, and Bromley Mountain Ski Resort—and real estate development at all three resorts, in addition to a renewable energy development company, EOS Ventures, and a technology company, Snowgun Technology.About Jiminy PeakClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Fairbank Group, which also owns Cranmore and operates Bromley (see breakdowns below)Located in: Hancock, MassachusettsYear founded: 1948Pass affiliations:* Ikon Pass: 2 days, with blackouts* Uphill New EnglandClosest neighboring ski areas: Bousquet (:27), Catamount (:49), Butternut (:51), Otis Ridge (:54), Berkshire East (:58), Willard (1:02)Base elevation: 1,230 feetSummit elevation: 2,380 feetVertical drop: 1,150 feetSkiable acres: 167.4Average annual snowfall: 100 inchesTrail count: 42Lift count: 9 (1 six-pack, 2 fixed-grip quads, 3 triples, 1 double, 2 carpets – view Lift Blog's inventory of Jiminy Peak's lift fleet)About CranmoreClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: The Fairbank GroupLocated in: North Conway, New HampshireYear founded: 1937Pass affiliations: * Ikon Pass: 2 days, with blackouts* Uphill New EnglandClosest neighboring ski areas: Attitash (:16), Black Mountain (:18), King Pine (:28), Wildcat (:28), Pleasant Mountain (:33), Bretton Woods (:42)Base elevation: 800 feetSummit elevation: 2,000 feetVertical drop: 1,200 feetSkiable Acres: 170 Average annual snowfall: 80 inchesTrail count: 56 (15 most difficult, 25 intermediate, 16 easier)Lift count: 7 (1 high-speed quad, 1 fixed-grip quad, 2 triples, 1 double, 2 carpets – view Lift Blog's inventory of Cranmore's lift fleet)About BromleyClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: The estate of Joseph O'DonnellOperated by: The Fairbank GroupPass affiliations: Uphill New EnglandLocated in: Peru, VermontClosest neighboring ski areas: Magic Mountain (14 minutes), Stratton (19 minutes)Base elevation: 1,950 feetSummit elevation: 3,284 feetVertical drop: 1,334 feetSkiable Acres: 300Average annual snowfall: 145 inchesTrail count: 47 (31% black, 37% intermediate, 32% beginner)Lift count: 9 (1 high-speed quad, 1 fixed-grip quad, 4 doubles, 1 T-bar, 2 carpets - view Lift Blog's of inventory of Bromley's lift fleet)Why I interviewed himI don't particularly enjoy riding six-passenger chairlifts. Too many people, up to five of whom are not me. Lacking a competent queue-management squad, chairs rise in loads of twos and threes above swarming lift mazes. If you're skiing the West, lowering the bar is practically an act of war. It's all so tedious. Given the option – Hunter, Winter Park, Camelback – I'll hop the parallel two-seater just to avoid the drama.I don't like six-packs, but I sure am impressed by them. Sixers are the chairlift equivalent of a two-story Escalade, or a house with its own private Taco Bell, or a 14-lane expressway. Like damn there's some cash floating around this joint.Sixers are common these days: America is home to 107 of them. But that wasn't always so. Thirty-two of these lifts came online in just the past three years. Boyne Mountain, Michigan built the first American six-pack in 1992, and for three years, it was the only such lift in the nation (and don't think they didn't spend every second reminding us of it). The next sixer rose at Stratton, in 1995, but 18 of the next 19 were built in the West. In 2000, Jiminy Peak demolished a Riblet double and dropped the Berkshire Express in its place.For 26 years, Jiminy Peak has owned the only sixer in the State of Massachusetts (Wachusett will build the second this summer). Even as they multiply, the six-pack remains a potent small-mountain status symbol: Vail owns 31 or them, Alterra 30. Only 10 independents spin one. Sixers are expensive to build, expensive to maintain, difficult to manage. To build such a machine is to declare: we are different, we can handle this, this belongs here and so does your money.Sixty years ago, Jiminy Peak was a rump among a hundred poking out of the Berkshires. It would have been impossible to tell, in 1965, which among these many would succeed. Plenty of good ski areas failed since. Jiminy is among the last mountains standing, a survival-of-the-fittest tale punctuated, at the turn of the century, by the erecting of a super lift that was impossible to look away from. That neighboring Brodie, taller and equal-ish in size to Jiminy, shuttered permanently two years later, after a 62-year run as a New England staple, was probably not a coincidence (yes, I'm aware that the Fairbanks themselves bought and closed Brodie). Jiminy had planted its 2,800-skier-per-hour flag on the block, and everyone noticed and no one could compete.The Berkshire Express is not the only reason Jiminy Peak thrives in a 21st century New England ski scene defined by big companies, big passes, and big crowds. But it's the best single emblem of a keep-moving philosophy that, over many decades, transformed a rust-bucket ski area into a glimmering ski resort. That meant snowmaking before snowmaking was cool, building places to stay on the mountain in a region of day-drivers, propping a wind turbine on the ridge to offset dependence on the energy grid.Non-ski media are determined to describe America's lift-served skiing evolution in terms of climate change, pointing to the shrinking number of ski areas since the era when any farmer with a backyard haystack and a spare tractor engine could run skiers uphill for a nickel. But this is a lazy narrative (America offers a lot more skiing now than it did 30 years ago). Most American ski areas – perhaps none – have failed explicitly because of climate change. At least not yet. Most failed because running a ski area is hard and most people are bad at it. Jiminy, once surrounded by competitors, now stands alone. Why? That's what the world needs to understand.What we talked aboutThe impact of Cranmore's new Fairbank Lodge; analyzing Jiminy's village-building past to consider Cranmore's future; Bromley post-Joe O'Donnell (RIP); Joe's legacy – “just an incredible person, great guy”; taking the long view; growing up at Jiminy Peak in the wild 1970s; Brian Fairbank's legacy building Jiminy Peak – with him, “anything is possible”; how Tyler ended up leading the company when he at one time had “no intention of coming back into the ski business”; growing Fairbank Group around Jiminy; surviving and recovering from a stroke – “I had this thing growing in me my entire life that I didn't realize”; carrying on the family legacy; why Jiminy and Cranmore joined the Ikon Pass as two-day partners, and whether either mountain could join as full partners; why Bromley didn't join Ikon; the importance of New York City to Jiminy Peak and Boston to Cranmore; why the ski areas won't be direct-to-lift with Ikon right away; are the Fairbank resorts for sale?; would Fairbank buy more?; the competitive advantage of on-mountain lodging; potential Jiminy lift upgrades; why the Berkshire Express sixer doesn't need an upgrade of the sort that Cranmore and Bromley's high-speed quads received; why Jiminy runs a fixed-grip triple parallel to its high-speed six; where the mountain's next high-speed lift could run; and Jiminy Peak expansion potential.What I got wrong* I said that I didn't know which year Jiminy Peak installed their wind turbine – it was 2007. Berkshire East built its machine in 2010 and activated it in 2011.* When we recorded the Ikon addendum, Cranmore and Jiminy Peak had not yet offered any sort of Ikon Pass discount to their passholders, but Tyler promised details were coming. Passholders can now find offers for a discounted ($229) three-day Ikon Session pass on either ski area's website.Why now was a good time for this interviewFor all the Fairbanks' vision in growing Jiminy from tumbleweed into redwood, sprinting ahead on snowmaking and chairlifts and energy, the company has been slow to acknowledge the largest shift in the consumer-to-resort pipeline this century: the shift to multi-mountain passes. Even their own three mountains share just one day each for sister resort passholders.That's not the same thing as saying they've been wrong to sit and wait. But it's interesting. Why has this company that's been so far ahead for so long been so reluctant to take part in what looks to be a permanent re-ordering of the industry? And why have they continued to succeed in spite of this no-thanks posture?Or so my thinking went when Tyler and I scheduled this podcast a couple of months ago. Then Jiminy, along with sister resort Cranmore, joined the Ikon Pass. Yes, just as a two-day partner in what Alterra is labeling a “bonus” tier, and only on the full Ikon Pass, and with blackout dates. But let's be clear about this: Jiminy Peak and Cranmore joined the Ikon Pass.Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately), for me and my Pangea-paced editing process, we'd recorded the bulk of this conversation several weeks before the Ikon announcement. So we recorded a post-Ikon addendum, which explains the mid-podcast wardrobe change.It will be fascinating to observe, over the next decade, how the remaining holdouts manage themselves in the Epkon-atronic world that is not going away. Will big indies such as Jackson Hole and Alta eventually eject the pass masses as a sort of high-class differentiator? Will large regional standouts like Whitefish and Bretton Woods and Baker and Wolf Creek continue to stand alone in a churning sea of joiners? Or will some economic cataclysm force a re-ordering of the companies piloting these warships, splintering them into woodchips and resetting us back to some version of 1995, where just about every ski area was its own ski area doing battle against every other ski area?I have guesses, but no answers, and no power to do anything, really, other than to watch and ask questions of the Jiminy Peaks of the world as they decide where they fit, and how, and when, into this bizarre and rapidly changing lift-served skiing world that we're all gliding through.Why you should ski Jiminy PeakThere are several versions of each ski area. The trailmap version, cartoonish and exaggerated, designed to be evocative as well as practical, a guide to reality that must bend it to help us understand it. There's the Google Maps version, which straightens out the trailmap but ditches the order and context – it is often difficult to tell, from satellite view, which end of the hill is the top or the bottom, where the lifts run, whether you can walk to the lifts from the parking lot or need to shuttlebus it. There is the oral version, the one you hear from fellow chairlift riders at other resorts, describing their home mountain or an epic day or a secret trail, a vibe or a custom, the thing that makes the place a thing.But the only version of a ski area that matters, in the end, is the lived one. And no amount of research or speculation or YouTube-Insta vibing can equal that. Each mountain is what each mountain is. Determining why they are that way and how that came to be is about 80 percent of why I started this newsletter. And the best mountains, I've found, after skiing hundreds of them, are the ones that surprise you.On paper, Jiminy Peak does not look that interesting: a broad ridge, flat across, a bunch of parallel lifts and runs, a lot of too-wide-and-straight-down. But this is not how it skis. Break left off the sixer and it's go-forever, line after line dropping steeply off a ridge. Down there, somewhere, the Widow White's lift, a doorway to a mini ski area all its own, shooting off, like Supreme at Alta, into a twisting little realm with the long flat runout. Go right off the six-pack and skiers find something else, a ski area from a different time, a trunk trail wrapping gently above a maze of twisting, tangled snow-streets, dozens of potential routes unfolding, gentle but interesting, long enough to inspire a sense of quest and journey.This is not the mountain for everyone. I wish Jiminy had more glades, that they would spin more lifts more often as an alternative to Six-Pack City. But we have Berkshire East for cowboy skiing. Jiminy, an Albany backyarder that considers itself worthy of a $1,051 adult season pass, is aiming for something more buffed and burnished than a typical high-volume city bump. Jiminy doesn't want to be Mountain Creek, NYC's hedonistic free-for-all, or Wachusett, Boston's high-volume, low-cost burner. It's aiming for a little more resort, a little more country club, a little more it-costs-what-it-costs sorry-not-sorry attitude (with a side of swarming kids).Podcast NotesOn other Fairbank Group podcastsOn Joe O'DonnellA 2005 Harvard Business School profile of O'Donnell, who passed away on Jan. 7, 2024 at age 79, gives a nice overview of his character and career:When Joe O'Donnell talks, people listen. Last spring, one magazine ranked him the most powerful person in Boston-head of a privately held, billion-dollar company he built practically from scratch; friend and advisor to politicians of both parties, from Boston's Democratic Mayor Tom Menino to the Bay State's Republican Governor Mitt Romney (MBA '74); member of Harvard's Board of Overseers; and benefactor to many good causes. Not bad for a "cop's kid" who grew up nearby in the blue-collar city of Everett.Read the rest…On Joe O'Donnell “probably owning more ski areas than anyone alive”I wasn't aware of the extent of Joe O'Donnell's deep legacy of ski area ownership, but New England Ski History documents his stints as at least part owner of Magic Mountain VT, Timber Ridge (now defunct, next-door to and still skiable from Magic), Jiminy, Mt. Tom (defunct), and Brodie (also lost). He also served Sugar Mountain, North Carolina as a vendor for years.On stroke survivalKnow how to BE FAST by spending five second staring at this:More, from the CDC.On Jiminy joining the Ikon PassI covered this extensively here:The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

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Podcast #201: 'The Ski Podcast' Host Iain Martin

The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 65:17


For a limited time, upgrade to ‘The Storm's' paid tier for $5 per month or $55 per year. You'll also receive a free year of Slopes Premium, a $29.99 value - valid for annual subscriptions only. Monthly subscriptions do not qualify for free Slopes promotion. Valid for new subscriptions only.WhoIain Martin, Host of The Ski PodcastRecorded onJanuary 30, 2025About The Ski PodcastFrom the show's website:Want to [know] more about the world of skiing? The Ski Podcast is a UK-based podcast hosted by Iain Martin.With different guests every episode, we cover all aspects of skiing and snowboarding from resorts to racing, Ski Sunday to slush.In 2021, we were voted ‘Best Wintersports Podcast‘ in the Sports Podcast Awards. In 2023, we were shortlisted as ‘Best Broadcast Programme' in the Travel Media Awards.Why I interviewed himWe did a swap. Iain hosted me on his show in January (I also hosted Iain in January, but since The Storm sometimes moves at the pace of mammal gestation, here we are at the end of March; Martin published our episode the day after we recorded it).But that's OK (according to me), because our conversation is evergreen. Martin is embedded in EuroSki the same way that I cycle around U.S. AmeriSki. That we wander from similarly improbable non-ski outposts – Brighton, England and NYC – is a funny coincidence. But what interested me most about a potential podcast conversation is the Encyclopedia EuroSkiTannica stored in Martin's brain.I don't understand skiing in Europe. It is too big, too rambling, too interconnected, too above-treeline, too transit-oriented, too affordable, too absent the Brobot ‘tude that poisons so much of the American ski experience. The fact that some French idiot is facing potential jail time for launching a snowball into a random grandfather's skull (filming the act and posting it on TikTok, of course) only underscores my point: in America, we would cancel the grandfather for not respecting the struggle so obvious in the boy's act of disobedience. In a weird twist for a ski writer, I am much more familiar with summer Europe than winter Europe. I've skied the continent a couple of times, but warm-weather cross-continental EuroTreks by train and by car have occupied months of my life. When I try to understand EuroSki, my brain short-circuits. I tease the Euros because each European ski area seems to contain between two and 27 distinct ski areas, because the trail markings are the wrong color, because they speak in the strange code of the “km” and “cm” - but I'm really making fun of myself for Not Getting It. Martin gets it. And he good-naturedly walks me through a series of questions that follow this same basic pattern: “In America, we charge $109 for a hamburger that tastes like it's been pulled out of a shipping container that went overboard in 1944. But I hear you have good and cheap food in Europe – true?” I don't mind sounding like a d*****s if the result is good information for all of us, and thankfully I achieved both of those things on this podcast.What we talked aboutThe European winter so far; how a UK-based skier moves back and forth to the Alps; easy car-free travel from the U.S. directly to Alps ski areas; is ski traffic a thing in Europe?; EuroSki 101; what does “ski area” mean in Europe; Euro snow pockets; climate change realities versus media narratives in Europe; what to make of ski areas closing around the Alps; snowmaking in Europe; comparing the Euro stereotype of the leisurely skier to reality; an aging skier population; Euro liftline queuing etiquette and how it mirrors a nation's driving culture; “the idea that you wouldn't bring the bar down is completely alien to me; I mean everybody brings the bar down on the chairlift”; why an Epic or Ikon Pass may not be your best option to ski in Europe; why lift ticket prices are so much cheaper in Europe than in the U.S.; Most consumers “are not even aware” that Vail has started purchasing Swiss resorts; ownership structure at Euro resorts; Vail to buy Verbier?; multimountain pass options in Europe; are Euros buying Epic and Ikon to ski locally or to travel to North America?; must-ski European ski areas; Euro ski-guide culture; and quirky ski areas.What I got wrongWe discussed Epic Pass' lodging requirement for Verbier, which is in effect for this winter, but which Vail removed for the 2025-26 ski season.Why now was a good time for this interviewI present to you, again, the EuroSki Chart – a list of all 26 European ski areas that have aligned themselves with a U.S.-based multi-mountain pass:The large majority of these have joined Ski NATO (a joke, not a political take Brah), in the past five years. And while purchasing a U.S. megapass is not necessary to access EuroHills in the same way it is to ski the Rockies – doing so may, in fact, be counterproductive – just the notion of having access to these Connecticut-sized ski areas via a pass that you're buying anyway is enough to get people considering a flight east for their turns.And you know what? They should. At this point, a mass abandonment of the Mountain West by the tourists that sustain it is the only thing that may drive the region to seriously reconsider the robbery-by-you-showed-up-here-all-stupid lift ticket prices, car-centric transit infrastructure, and sclerotic building policies that are making American mountain towns impossibly expensive and inconvenient to live in or to visit. In many cases, a EuroSkiTrip costs far less than an AmeriSki trip - especially if you're not the sort to buy a ski pass in March 2025 so that you can ski in February 2026. And though the flights will generally cost more, the logistics of airport-to-ski-resort-and-back generally make more sense. In Europe they have trains. In Europe those trains stop in villages where you can walk to your hotel and then walk to the lifts the next morning. In Europe you can walk up to the ticket window and trade a block of cheese for a lift ticket. In Europe they put the bar down. In Europe a sandwich, brownie, and a Coke doesn't cost $152. And while you can spend $152 on a EuroLunch, it probably means that you drank seven liters of wine and will need a sled evac to the village.“Oh so why don't you just go live there then if it's so perfect?”Shut up, Reductive Argument Bro. Everyplace is great and also sucks in its own special way. I'm just throwing around contrasts.There are plenty of things I don't like about EuroSki: the emphasis on pistes, the emphasis on trams, the often curt and indifferent employees, the “injury insurance” that would require a special session of the European Union to pay out a claim. And the lack of trees. Especially the lack of trees. But more families are opting for a week in Europe over the $25,000 Experience of a Lifetime in the American West, and I totally understand why.A quote often attributed to Winston Churchill reads, “You can always trust the Americans to do the right thing, after they have exhausted all the alternatives.” Unfortunately, it appears to be apocryphal. But I wish it wasn't. Because it's true. And I do think we'll eventually figure out that there is a continent-wide case study in how to retrofit our mountain towns for a more cost- and transit-accessible version of lift-served skiing. But it's gonna take a while.Podcast NotesOn U.S. ski areas opening this winter that haven't done so “in a long time”A strong snow year has allowed at least 11 U.S. ski areas to open after missing one or several winters, including:* Cloudmont, Alabama (yes I'm serious)* Pinnacle, Maine* Covington and Sault Seal, ropetows outfit in Michigan's Upper Peninsula* Norway Mountain, Michigan – resurrected by new owner after multi-year closure* Tower Mountain, a ropetow bump in Michigan's Lower Peninsula* Bear Paw, Montana* Hatley Pointe, North Carolina opened under new ownership, who took last year off to gut-renovate the hill* Warner Canyon, Oregon, an all-natural-snow, volunteer-run outfit, opened in December after a poor 2023-24 snow year.* Bellows Falls ski tow, a molehill run by the Rockingham Recreation in Vermont, opened for the first time in five years after a series of snowy weeks across New England* Lyndon Outing Club, another volunteer-run ropetow operation in Vermont, sat out last winter with low snow but opened this yearOn the “subway map” of transit-accessible Euro skiingI mean this is just incredible:The map lives on Martin's Ski Flight Free site, which encourages skiers to reduce their carbon footprints. I am not good at doing this, largely because such a notion is a fantasy in America as presently constructed.But just imagine a similar system in America. The nation is huge, of course, and we're not building a functional transcontinental passenger railroad overnight (or maybe ever). But there are several areas of regional density where such networks could, at a minimum, connect airports or city centers with destination ski areas, including:* Reno Airport (from the east), and the San Francisco Bay area (to the west) to the ring of more than a dozen Tahoe resorts (or at least stops at lake- or interstate-adjacent Sugar Bowl, Palisades, Homewood, Northstar, Mt. Rose, Diamond Peak, and Heavenly)* Denver Union Station and Denver airport to Loveland, Keystone, Breck, Copper, Vail, Beaver Creek, and - a stretch - Aspen and Steamboat, with bus connections to A-Basin, Ski Cooper, and Sunlight* SLC airport east to Snowbird, Alta, Solitude, Brighton, Park City, and Deer Valley, and north to Snowbasin and Powder Mountain* Penn Station in Manhattan up along Vermont's Green Mountain Spine: Mount Snow, Stratton, Bromley, Killington, Pico, Sugarbush, Mad River Glen, Bolton Valley, Stowe, Smugglers' Notch, Jay Peak, with bus connections to Magic and Middlebury Snowbowl* Boston up the I-93 corridor: Tenney, Waterville Valley, Loon, Cannon, and Bretton Woods, with a spur to Conway and Cranmore, Attitash, Wildcat, and Sunday River; bus connections to Black New Hampshire, Sunapee, Gunstock, Ragged, and Mount AbramYes, there's the train from Denver to Winter Park (and ambitions to extend the line to Steamboat), which is terrific, but placing that itsy-bitsy spur next to the EuroSystem and saying “look at our neato train” is like a toddler flexing his toy jet to the pilots as he boards a 757. And they smile and say, “Whoa there, Shooter! Now have a seat while we burn off 4,000 gallons of jet fuel accelerating this f****r to 500 miles per hour.”On the number of ski areas in EuropeI've detailed how difficult it is to itemize the 500-ish active ski areas in America, but the task is nearly incomprehensible in Europe, which has as many as eight times the number of ski areas. Here are a few estimates:* Skiresort.info counts 3,949 ski areas (as of today; the number changes daily) in Europe: list | map* Wikipedia doesn't provide a number, but it does have a very long list* Statista counts a bit more than 2,200, but their list excludes most of Eastern EuropeOn Euro non-ski media and climate change catastropheOf these countless European ski areas, a few shutter or threaten to each year. The resulting media cycle is predictable and dumb. In The Snow concisely summarizes how this pattern unfolds by analyzing coverage of the recent near loss of L'Alpe du Grand Serre, France (emphasis mine):A ski resort that few people outside its local vicinity had ever heard of was the latest to make headlines around the world a month ago as it announced it was going to cease ski operations.‘French ski resort in Alps shuts due to shortage of snow' reported The Independent, ‘Another European ski resort is closing due to lack of snow' said Time Out, The Mirror went for ”Devastation” as another European ski resort closes due to vanishing snow‘ whilst The Guardian did a deeper dive with, ‘Fears for future of ski tourism as resorts adapt to thawing snow season.' The story also appeared in dozens more publications around the world.The only problem is that the ski area in question, L'Alpe du Grand Serre, has decided it isn't closing its ski area after all, at least not this winter.Instead, after the news of the closure threat was publicised, the French government announced financial support, as did the local municipality of La Morte, and a number of major players in the ski industry. In addition, a public crowdfunding campaign raised almost €200,000, prompting the officials who made the original closure decision to reconsider. Things will now be reassessed in a year's time.There has not been the same global media coverage of the news that L'Alpe du Grand Serre isn't closing after all.It's not the first resort where money has been found to keep slopes open after widespread publicity of a closure threat. La Chapelle d'Abondance was apparently on the rocks in 2020 but will be fully open this winter and similarly Austria's Heiligenblut which was said to be at risk of permanently closure in the summer will be open as normal.Of course, ski areas do permanently close, just like any business, and climate change is making the multiple challenges that smaller, lower ski areas face, even more difficult. But in the near-term bigger problems are often things like justifying spends on essential equipment upgrades, rapidly increasing power costs and changing consumer habits that are the bigger problems right now. The latter apparently exacerbated by media stories implying that ski holidays are under severe threat by climate change.These increasingly frequent stories always have the same structure of focusing on one small ski area that's in trouble, taken from the many thousands in the Alps that few regular skiers have heard of. The stories imply (by ensuring that no context is provided), that this is a major resort and typical of many others. Last year some reports implied, again by avoiding giving any context, that a ski area in trouble that is actually close to Rome, was in the Alps.This is, of course, not to pretend that climate change does not pose an existential threat to ski holidays, but just to say that ski resorts have been closing for many decades for multiple reasons and that most of these reports do not give all the facts or paint the full picture.On no cars in ZermattIf the Little Cottonwood activists really cared about the environment in their precious canyon, they wouldn't be advocating for alternate rubber-wheeled transit up to Alta and Snowbird – they'd be demanding that the road be closed and replaced by a train or gondola or both, and that the ski resorts become a pedestrian-only enclave dotted with only as many electric vehicles as it took to manage the essential business of the towns and the ski resorts.If this sounds improbable, just look to Zermatt, which has banned gas cars for decades. Skiers arrive by train. Nearly 6,000 people live there year-round. It is amazing what humans can build when the car is considered as an accessory to life, rather than its central organizing principle.On driving in EuropeDriving in Europe is… something else. I've driven in, let's see: Iceland, Portugal, Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, and Montenegro. That last one is the scariest but they're all a little scary. Drivers' speeds seem to be limited by nothing other than physics, passing on blind curves is common even on mountain switchbacks, roads outside of major arterials often collapse into one lane, and Euros for some reason don't believe in placing signs at intersections to indicate street names. Thank God for GPS. I'll admit that it's all a little thrilling once the disorientation wears off, and there are things to love about driving in Europe: roundabouts are used in place of traffic lights wherever possible, the density of cars tends to be less (likely due to the high cost of gas and plentiful mass transit options), sprawl tends to be more contained, the limited-access highways are extremely well-kept, and the drivers on those limited-access highways actually understand what the lanes are for (slow, right; fast, left).It may seem contradictory that I am at once a transit advocate and an enthusiastic road-tripper. But I've lived in New York City, home of the United States' best mass-transit system, for 23 years, and have owned a car for 19 of them. There is a logic here: in general, I use the subway or my bicycle to move around the city, and the car to get out of it (this is the only way to get to most ski areas in the region, at least midweek). I appreciate the options, and I wish more parts of America offered a better mix.On chairs without barsIt's a strange anachronism that the United States is still home to hundreds of chairlifts that lack safety bars. ANSI standards now require them on new lift builds (as far as I can tell), but many chairlifts built without bars from the 1990s and earlier appear to have been grandfathered into our contemporary system. This is not the case in the Eastern U.S. where, as far as I'm aware, every chairlift with the exception of a handful in Pennsylvania have safety bars – New York and many New England states require them by law (and require riders to use them). Things get dicey in the Midwest, which has, as a region, been far slower to upgrade its lift fleets than bigger mountains in the East and West. Many ski areas, however, have retrofit their old lifts with bars – I was surprised to find them on the lifts at Sundown, Iowa; Chestnut, Illinois; and Mont du Lac, Wisconsin, for example. Vail and Alterra appear to retrofit all chairlifts with safety bars once they purchase a ski area. But many ski areas across the Mountain West still spin old chairs, including, surprisingly, dozens of mountains in California, Oregon, and Washington, states that tends to have more East Coast-ish outlooks on safety and regulation.On Compagnie des AlpesAccording to Martin, the closest thing Europe has to a Vail- or Alterra-style conglomerate is Compagnie des Alpes, which operates (but does not appear to own) 10 ski areas in the French Alps, and holds ownership stakes in five more. It's kind of an amazing list:Here's the company's acquisition timeline, which includes the ski areas, along with a bunch of amusement parks and hotels:Clearly the path of least resistance to a EuroVail conflagration would be to shovel this pile of coal into the furnace. Martin referenced Tignes' forthcoming exit from the group, to join forces with ski resort Sainte-Foy on June 1, 2026 – teasing a smaller potential EuroVail acquisition. Tignes, however, would not be the first resort to exit CdA's umbrella – Les 2 Alpes left in 2020.On EuroSkiPassesThe EuroMegaPass market is, like EuroSkiing itself, unintelligible to Americans (at least to this American). There are, however, options. Martin offers the Swiss-centric Magic Pass as perhaps the most prominent. It offers access to 92 ski areas (map). You are probably expecting me to make a chart. I will not be making a chart.S**t I need to publish this article before I cave to my irrepressible urge to make a chart.OK this podcast is already 51 days old do not make a chart you moron.I think we're good here.I hope.I will also not be making a chart to track the 12 ski resorts accessible on Austria's Ski Plus City Pass Stubai Innsbruck Unlimited Freedom Pass.The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

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Gerry Anderson’s Heroes and Villains – U59 Wildcat

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 32:00


Once again, no real villain to talk of this time, so our focus is the Explosive Truck from Joe 90.

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House Budget Bill Battle & NY's Wildcat Strike | 2.26.25

Morning Wire

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 14:58


The budget battle reaches a head in the House, a new report exposes extreme DEI initiatives within a federal agency, and corrections officers remain on strike in New York State. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.Beam: Head to https://shopbeam.com/WIRE and use code WIRE at checkout for up to 40% off.Old Glory Bank: Go to https://oldglorybank.com/wire today to open your account and put your money in the hands of people you can ACTUALLY trust.