Podcasts about West Coast

Yerba Madre is a brand nearly synonymous with its namesake ingredient. But in a country where most consumers have never even heard of yerba mate, a caffeine-laden herbal infusion native to South America, how do you build a household name around it? Guiding that vision is Ben Mand, who was named CEO of Yerba Madre in March 2024. Formerly known as Guayakí, the company has been pioneering yerba mate-based beverages since 1996, offering both loose-leaf and ready-to-drink formats. Today, the brand generates nearly $200 million in annual sales and is stocked in natural and conventional retailers nationwide. In this episode, Ben shares how Yerba Madre is evolving beyond its West Coast roots with a bold mission: to introduce yerba mate to the 96% of Americans who still don't know what it is. But this is about more than a beverage. Ben sees it as an opportunity to reshape how people think about clean, plant-based energy. He discusses the balance between visionary leadership and operational discipline, reigniting innovation, thinking like a founder, and scaling responsibly all while remaining rooted in the company's deeper mission: advancing regenerative agriculture in South America and building a brand that stands for purpose, authenticity, and cultural respect. Note: This episode was recorded during the breakdown of our BevNET Live Summer 2025 event and you may hear some background clatter. Our apologies for the occasional bang or boom. Show notes: 0:25: Interview: Ben Mand, CEO, Yerba Madre – Ben talks about the history of Yerba Madre and why its rebrand from Guayaki reflects its mission more clearly via a name that's more inclusive and easier for consumers to pronounce. He also highlights the functional benefits of yerba mate and emphasizes the company's regenerative business model that supports the environment and indigenous communities. Ben discusses Yerba Madre's consumer base, which is made up of primarily younger, health-conscious individuals who seek natural energy and live active lifestyles and how word-of-mouth and the simplified brand name help grow awareness. He also explains how the company is targeting convenience stores, natural retailers, and club stores to reach new consumers and how its innovation team is enhancing the brand's appeal by identifying trends and creating accessible, flavor-forward products that broaden the appeal of yerba mate. Ben also talks about how he leads with purpose and passion, using his humble roots to build company culture and why he views business as a key driver of positive social and environmental change. Brands in this episode: Yerba Madre, Harmless Harvest, Patagonia

Jodi Owczarski shares the details about the two programs that were submitted on the Chamber of the Year application for the Michigan West Coast Chamber. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode339 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Bringing Local Back bringinglocalback.com Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Resource Development Group rdgfundraising.com Swypit chamberchatpodcast.com/cc Izzy West, LLC theizzywest.com  

Traversing teeming metropolises and tiny towns, Prose to the People: A Celebration of Black Bookstores (Random House, 2025) explores these spaces, chronicling these Black bookstore's past and present lives. Combining narrative prose, eye-catching photography, one-on-one interviews, original essays, and specially curated poetry, Prose to the People is a reader's road trip companion to the world of Black books. Thoughtfully curated by writer and Black bookstore owner Katie Mitchell, Prose to the People is a must-have addition to the shelves of anyone who loves book culture and Black history. Though not a definitive guide, this dynamic book centers profiles of over fifty Black bookstores from the Northeast to the mid-Atlantic, the South, and the West Coast, complete with stunning original and archival photography. Interspersed throughout are essays, poems, and interviews by New York Times bestsellers Kiese Laymon, Rio Cortez, Pearl Cleage, and many more journalists, activists, authors, academics, and poets that offer deeper perspectives on these bookstores' role throughout the diaspora. Complete with a foreword by world-renowned poet and activist Nikki Giovanni, Prose to the People is a beautiful tribute to these vital pillars of the Black community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Last week, Avelo Airlines announced it would end service out of the Salem-Willamette Valley Airport on Aug. 10. Avelo has been operating out of Salem as the only airline carrier servicing the airport since October 2023 with weekly flights to Burbank and Las Vegas. The budget airline also said it plans to pull out of other West Coast markets, including Eugene in December, when it aims to close its base in Burbank.   Avelo’s looming departure from Salem and other markets comes amid controversy over the airline’s decision earlier this year to provide deportation flights out of Phoenix for the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Agency. That agreement has prompted a backlash against the carrier, including in Salem, where some residents have protested and urged the city council to sever ties with Avelo.   Joining us for a discussion about what Avelo’s exit means for Salem, its local economy and the future of its airport is Salem Statesman Journal city reporter Whitney Woodworth.  

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RE-RUNNoah's Ark Found-JACKED UP DAILY!On this episode Tim plays audio from a YouTube video about Noah's Ark bieng found years ago.Here is the link to the video...https://youtu.be/wLEx4NSmHZY?si=-qt4RtHRWgMN9Yj_Our website is www.LetsGetJackedUp.com Welcome to Jacked Up Daily with Tim, Jack, Bobby, and Karen, a dynamic daily podcast on the Fringe Radio Network. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 AM for conservative commentary, Bible prophecy, and insights from a modern American Christian perspective. Based in Fresno, California, in the heart of the Central Valley, Jacked Up Daily brings a unique West Coast viewpoint to everything from politics and social issues to fringe topics like aliens, ghosts, and the anti-Christ. Whether discussing the rapture, end times prophecy, or offering analysis on current events, this show is perfect for your morning drive. Catch the latest episode on FringeRadioNetwork.com and join us as we explore the mysteries of the world from a bold, Christian viewpoint. Don't miss a moment of this thought-provoking and engaging show, where no topic is off-limits!FringeRadioNetwork.com LetsGetJackedup.com  E-mail us at letsgetjackedup@gmail.comFollow us on X @LetsGetJackedUp  and Facebookgo to www.StrawHatPizza.com to order your pizza if you live in Clovis or Fresno Californiamusic for this episode was from Back to the 80'shttps://youtu.be/0QKQlf8r7ls?si=dOoU1o_-HRiNm0Pv 

Is peak season already over? In this no-holds-barred episode of Supply Chain Secrets, guest host Don Davis and industry veteran Lars Jensen deliver a firehose of insight. They expose the vanished Trans-Pacific peak, decode the chaos behind West vs. East Coast rate disparities, and unpack what looming tariffs and overcapacity mean for your freight strategy.Lars dives deep into real NYFI spot rate data, global emissions trends, and the shipping industry's dirty secret: a structural overcapacity problem that scrapping and slow steaming can't solve. Don adds frontline insight into customer booking behavior, holiday crunch risks, and why shippers may be gambling too long on a “wait-and-see” strategy.Key Takeaways for Shippers:Peak season came—and went. Are you behind already?Why East Coast rates are holding—but West Coast optimism vanished.16% fleet growth vs. 10% TEU growth = long-term overcapacity warning.How new EU emissions data proves carriers are speeding up—but still late.The October Chinese Golden Week could cause a crunch. Are you ready?If you ship cargo, this is the insider episode you can't afford to miss.

Roast! West Coast is collaborating with Solana Beach, CA based coffee roaster Marea Coffee to release On The Road Edition, a single-origin Mexico coffee sourced from Finca Muxbal. Find it online at: https://mareacoffee.com/collections/shop/products/roast-west-coast-collabThis is one in a series of small business roaster collabs meant to uplift the community aspect of coffee, promote cooperation among businesses, and offer customers a great daily coffee. On The Road is a collaborative effort between the team at small-batch coffee roaster Marea Coffee and Ryan Woldt, the founder of the Roast! West Coast newsletter and host of the Coffee People and Coffee Smarter podcasts. Marea Coffee has long been a supporter of R! WC's effort to share the stories of the people in the coffee industry. Likewise, Marea's focus on providing high-quality, accessible coffees sourced directly spoke to Woldt's desire to collaborate with brands that look to serve the needs of their community, particularly those who drink coffee outdoors. This coffee was developed to pair perfectly with an early morning dawn patrol checking waves or out of a thermos on top of a mountain or with friends around the campfire.Coffee People is presented by Roastar, Inc., the premier coffee packaging company utilizing digital printing. Roastar enables small-to-gigantic coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4gIsHff.Follow @roastar on Instagram Brands We've Partnered With:*Shop for Yeah, No...Yeah, our collaboration roast with Relative Coffee celebrating a Midwest turn of phrase. Buy Now: https://relativecoffeeco.com/products/yeah-no-yeah Shop for the Simply Good Brewer. We've used ours nearly 1000 times: https://partners.simplygoodcoffee.com/roastBuy us a cup of coffee! https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/subscribeCoffee People is one of the premier coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee industry and coffee education. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more. This show is also supported by Marea Coffee , Cape Horn Green Coffee Importers, Sivitz Roasting Machines, Relative Coffee Company, Coffee Cycle Roasting, MAMU Coffee, and Hacea Coffee Source.Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, coffee education, guest list and coffee news.Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/.*Clicking these links to purchase will also support Roast! West Coast through their affiliate marketing programs.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump panicked all night over his ever-consuming scandals.Then, on the rest of the menu, a three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit US Court of Appeals ruled Mississippi's social media age verification law can go into effect; Trump threatened to hold up a stadium deal if the Washington Commanders don't switch back to their legacy of racism; and, Crash Duffy imposed new restrictions on flights from Mexico.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Kenyan pro-democracy activist Boniface Mwangi was charged with possession of ammunition; and, Musk's social media platform denied accusations from French prosecutors of data tampering and fraud, calling them politically motivated.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help." -- Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

On this week's Modern Retail Podcast, senior reporters Melissa Daniels and Gabriela Barkho are joined by Lexy Lebsack, the West Coast correspondent for sister publication Glossy, and co-host of The Glossy Beauty Podcast. The team kicks things off with a look at the latest news in beauty M&A, with Ulta buying out British beauty retailer Space NK. On the topic of beauty, this week's rundown also breaks down the rise in beauty dupe lawsuits, thanks to high-profile filings by Benefit and Supergoop. Later on, Daniels continues the conversation around intellectual property with Cassey Ho, founder and designer of athleisure line Popflex Active. She's been vocal about her concerns with other companies making imitations of her designs, including a patented skort worn by Taylor Swift. They discuss how AI is making it easier for companies to mimic and sell fashion items, the pros and cons of expensive intellectual property services, why her team has an "infringement" Slack channel and the emotional roller coaster of a viral product getting duped. Listen to Lexy's episode on dupes on the Glossy Beauty Podcast

The All-Star break is officially over. The unofficial 2nd half of the season has begun and the Rays are in the midst of their most important stretch of the season, a six-game homestand in Tampa before a grueling two-week road trip on the West Coast.We talk about that, look back to the All-Star festivities in Atlanta and more on this latest episode of the podcast!Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast!A big shout out to our partners, SeatGeek, In The Clutch and JKS Prints! Use code RAYSTHEROOF for $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase, 10% off anytime with In The Clutch & $5 off at JKSprints.com!As always, Rays Up!

With Danny on vacation, Big Ten Network analyst and Y-Option.com proprietor Yogi Roth joins the show to talk Demond Williams Jr., Jedd Fisch, Derek Zammit and where Washington sits in 2025.In addition to his TV work, Yogi writes and podcasts about West Coast college football at his own Substack site, Y-Option.com.Click here to support the production of Say Who, Say Pod with a contribution.Say Who, Say Pod remains free for all. To ensure access to everything I write, consider joining more than 2,000 others with a paid subscription to On Montlake. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.onmontlake.com/subscribe

In this riveting episode of Right on Radio, we take you on a journey through recent alarming events that have captured the world's attention. From the strange exodus of animals from Yellowstone Park, raising concerns about potential natural disasters, to unsettling reports about the Earth's quakes and tsunami warnings off the West Coast, listeners are urged to stay vigilant. The discussion takes a critical turn as we delve into shocking revelations about digital security breaches within the U.S. Department of Defence. Supported by investigative journalist Chanel Rion, we uncover how Chinese technicians have been involved in handling sensitive DoD systems, raising questions about cybersecurity and national safety. Moreover, the episode ventures into the realm of supernatural occurrences and technological deceptions, scrutinizing a recent video of an alleged Jesus apparition and speculating on the possibility of Project Blue Beam. Engaging biblical references and spiritual reflections, the episode challenges listeners to discern truth from illusion. As conspiracy theories are brought into the spotlight, the narrative unpacks the intertwining of political agendas and technological schemes, urging listeners to connect the dots between past and present events. The episode also introduces a compelling segment on the word of God, examining biblical verses and inviting listeners to choose the message that resonates with them. Tune in for an episode packed with revelations and thought-provoking analysis, aiming to equip listeners with knowledge and a fresh perspective on the unfolding global narrative. Thank you for Listening to Right on Radio. Prayerfully consider supporting Right on Radio. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more... https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes We are Your News Now. Keep the Faith

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Blue Moon Spirits Fridays, is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, MAGA Mike panicked live on television as Trump's plan backfired in his face.Then, on the rest of the menu, Louisiana canceled its $3 billion repair of disappearing Gulf coastline that was funded by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement; a second Neo-Nazi has been charged for assault in the 2024 Nashville antisemitic attack; and, the wife of the embattled Louisiana police chief charged in an immigration visa fraud scheme has also been arrested.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where British spies and special forces identities were exposed in the Afghan data leak; and, El Salvador's top human rights organization announced it is leaving the country because of mounting harassment and legal threats by the government of President Bukele.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Structural linguistics is a bitterly divided and unhappy profession, and a large number of its practitioners spend many nights drowning their sorrows in Ouisghian Zodahs.” ― Douglas Adams "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Re-RunLoving One Another Part 2-JACKED UP DAILY!This is part 2 of the episode, Love One Another, can Christians love each other even when we don't agree with each other? Our website is www.LetsGetJackedUp.com Welcome to Jacked Up Daily with Tim, Jack, Bobby, and Karen, a dynamic daily podcast on the Fringe Radio Network. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 AM for conservative commentary, Bible prophecy, and insights from a modern American Christian perspective. Based in Fresno, California, in the heart of the Central Valley, Jacked Up Daily brings a unique West Coast viewpoint to everything from politics and social issues to fringe topics like aliens, ghosts, and the anti-Christ. Whether discussing the rapture, end times prophecy, or offering analysis on current events, this show is perfect for your morning drive. Catch the latest episode on FringeRadioNetwork.com and join us as we explore the mysteries of the world from a bold, Christian viewpoint. Don't miss a moment of this thought-provoking and engaging show, where no topic is off-limits!FringeRadioNetwork.com LetsGetJackedup.com  E-mail us at letsgetjackedup@gmail.comFollow us on X @LetsGetJackedUp  and Facebookgo to www.StrawHatPizza.com to order your pizza if you live in Clovis or Fresno Californiamusic for this episode was from Back to the 80'shttps://youtu.be/0QKQlf8r7ls?si=dOoU1o_-HRiNm0Pv 

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursdays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Maurene Comey, a career federal prosecutor in Manhattan, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, as well as the lead in the Epstein and Sean Diddy prosecutions, has been fired from her job in the Southern District of New York by the Trump/Bondi Justice Department for reasons unknown, so don't talk about it.Then, on the rest of the menu, MAGA John Roberts secretly praised Trump during crisis talks with judges who ruled against him; the Urban League declared a ‘state of emergency' for civil rights in the US; and, only one in four US adults say Trump's policies have helped them.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where a Europol-coordinated global operation took down a pro-Russian cybercrime network; and, the UK and Germany are set to sign a treaty on defense, trade and migration.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Everyone in this good city enjoys the full right to pursue his own inclinations in all reasonable and, unreasonable ways.” -- The Daily Picayune, New Orleans, March 5, 1851Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Today on America in the Morning Trump's Epstein Response President Trump is lashing out at both Democrats and his own supporters over criticism of the Jeffrey Epstein probe, which the president now blames on Democrats.  As Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports, high ranking members of the GOP, including House Speaker Mike Johnson want details into the Epstein probe released, which comes after Attorney General Pam Bondi, speaking on Fox News, said she had on her desk and had reviewed it.   Trump's Plans For Powell President Trump could explore his power to oust the Federal Reserve Chair.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports a move to oust Jerome Powell is legally untested, and there's serious concern as to how Wall Street would react.   NYC Mayor Facing Police Lawsuit The race for New York City mayor gets muddier by the day, as a former NYPD commissioner has sued New York's mayor, alleging he ran police department as a quote - 'criminal enterprise.'  The details from correspondent Julie Walker.   Alaska Earthquake After the earth shook violently, people along Alaska's coast began seeking higher ground after a strong magnitude 7 point 3 earthquake rattled the region, and sent fears of a Tsunami down the West Coast and to Hawaii.  The latest from correspondent Lisa Dwyer.   Gulf Coast Deluge From Florida's Gulf coast to the Louisiana-Texas border, Southern states are bracing for bad weather.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that what is now a tropical disturbance could dump as much as 10 inches of rain in New Orleans and flood other parts of the Deep South.   Senate Clawback In Motion The Senate went into what is called a vote-a-rama on Wednesday night, which includes hours of voting on amendments to a White House request to claw back $9 billion in spending, including for public media and foreign aid funding.  Correspondent Rich Johnson looks at what Senators have been voting on, and why they need to get the bill passed by Friday.   Biden Aide Takes The Fifth A top Biden administration aide sat before a Congressional committee, and refused to answer questions in a House GOP probe of the ex-president's mental fitness in office.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports .   Deployment Over The Pentagon announced it is ending the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles, that's about one-half of those who were deployed during unrest over immigration raids in the nation's second-largest city.  Correspondent Ben Thomas reports that the Los Angeles mayor had a lot to say about the deployments, ones she claims were both not necessary and dangerous.   Another Airport Move The Department of Homeland Security Secretary is hinting at the Trump administration's next step to making security check points less grueling inside the nation's airports.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   ICE Arrests Lawsuit A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration over arrests being made by ICE at state and federal courts.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.   Comey's Daughter Fired Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was fired from her position at the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This episode Pies and The Producer go through the NRL and AFL with the runs to the finals and Pies gives us a running update before we talk about other sport. NRL the Bats and Balls Champions the Raiders had the bye but in Round 20 they are up against the Mighty Parramatta Eels in a game they could mean a lot to the Eels. Penrith keep climbing up the ladder but are resting some stars this week. AFL and Pies went out to see his GWS Giants get a great win against Geelong. West Coast can't seem to find a win with only one win this season so far. The battle for the Top 8 is heating with 2nd to 9th only split by only 2 wins. We are now on Patreon. Follow the link below to join. https://www.patreon.com/batsandballspod 00:00:00 – Running, NRL, Supercoach                                    01:28:00 – AFL                                                                     1:52:00 – Other Sport – Nascar, F1, NBA, Cricket                                                                                                                                                                                       Twitter - @batsandballspod Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com facebook.com/batsandballspodcast http://batsandballspodcast.com/

This week, we're calling out Complex's Top 50 L.A. Rappers list…why is it so TRASH

RE-RUNLoving One Another part 1-JACKED UP DAILY!In this episode Tim, Karen and Bobby talk about Christians Loving One Another and what that means. This is Part 1 of 2. Our website is www.LetsGetJackedUp.com Welcome to Jacked Up Daily with Tim, Jack, Bobby, and Karen, a dynamic daily podcast on the Fringe Radio Network. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 AM for conservative commentary, Bible prophecy, and insights from a modern American Christian perspective. Based in Fresno, California, in the heart of the Central Valley, Jacked Up Daily brings a unique West Coast viewpoint to everything from politics and social issues to fringe topics like aliens, ghosts, and the anti-Christ. Whether discussing the rapture, end times prophecy, or offering analysis on current events, this show is perfect for your morning drive. Catch the latest episode on FringeRadioNetwork.com and join us as we explore the mysteries of the world from a bold, Christian viewpoint. Don't miss a moment of this thought-provoking and engaging show, where no topic is off-limits!FringeRadioNetwork.com LetsGetJackedup.com  E-mail us at letsgetjackedup@gmail.comFollow us on X @LetsGetJackedUp  and Facebookgo to www.StrawHatPizza.com to order your pizza if you live in Clovis or Fresno Californiamusic for this episode was from Back to the 80'shttps://youtu.be/0QKQlf8r7ls?si=dOoU1o_-HRiNm0Pv 

We look back at our favourite moments from 2025. Billy takes us through his top 5 public apologies, Collingwood legend Peter Daicos calls in, Billy holds a chaotic South Australia Quiz during our Gather Round It show at the Queen's Head Hotel, JB shares a story of two former Aussie cricketers wrestling in a taxi, we want to know about the jobs you've done for an idiot man, West Coast legend Guy McKenna is in studio, and Billy's Joke is about a golfer going to confession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I should have been running the mics before we started today's beer, Dan from TapRoom is like having a secret brewers notebook filled with the best versions of past styles. Today we get into one of the most popular beers at TapRoom, PB Hazy. It' pays homage to the original Hazy beers that made their way to the West Coast from New England.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Smothered Benedict Wednesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, the Justice Department refused to intervene in Ghislaine Maxwell's case.Then, on the rest of the menu, Native American radio stations are at risk as the MAGA Congress looks to cut $1Billion in public broadcasting funding; “Crypto Week” in the MAGA House is not going as planned; and, a federal MAGA judge in Texas reversed a Biden-era rule that would have removed medical debt from credit reports.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where a Turkish court sentenced Istanbul's jailed opposition mayor and the chief rival to Erdogan, to almost two years in prison for insulting and threatening a public official; and, a Chinese court sentenced a Japanese man to more than three years in prison on espionage charges.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“It may be safely averred that good cookery is the best and truest economy, turning to full account every wholesome article of food, and converting into palatable meals what the ignorant either render uneatable or throw away in disdain.” - Eliza Acton ‘Modern Cookery for Private Families' (1845)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

A rare little spotted kiwi has been spotted in the wild on the mainland for the first time in nearly 50 years. The bird was seen in March in the remote Adams Wilderness Area on the West Coast. It's estimated only 2000 remain, and were thought to be only on offshore islands or in fenced predator-free sites. DoC diversity ranger Iain Graham discovered the bird - and says they're more vulnerable to predators than other kiwi species. "It takes these guys a whole lot longer than our other kiwi species, it takes them up to two years to get to that stoat-proof weight, so they're vulnerable for a much longer period of time." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man on the run lures a Mesa Verde National Park visitor to a tragic end and then flees to the West Coast only to find that the consequences of his lawlessness have followed his trail from the mesas of Colorado to the coast of California.View source material and photos for this episode at: parkpredators.com/the-rest-stop Park Predators is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @parkpredators | @audiochuckTwitter: @ParkPredators | @audiochuckFacebook: /ParkPredators  | /audiochuckllcTikTok:  @audiochuck

Contributor Jordan Folks joins Marshall to discuss the impact fermenting with a relatively large amount of kettle trub has on beer, particularly a hoppy West Coast Pilsner. Become a Brülosophy Patron today and be rewarded for your support! | Relevant Article | Kettle Trub: Low vs. High In A West Coast Pilsner xBmt

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West Coast “leaders” continue to lie about what's driving street-level despair in their cities. Why? Follow the money. Governor Ferguson claims Washington state doesn't have enough money to pay for basic services. Let's check the receipts. Governor Newsom can't answer the simplest question about radical gender ideology. Gay baby books hit Barnes & Noble. 

Episode 195 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!  This week we are joined by the Founder and Owner of Elite Customs, Rich McClellan!Episode in a Glance:In this episode of The Hitstreak, I sit down with Rich McClellan, founder of Elite Customs, discussing his journey in the automotive customization industry. Rich shares insights on customer service, the importance of personal relationships, and the evolution of his business over the years. He emphasizes the significance of education in the industry, the challenges of customization, and the untapped potential of female clients in automotive. The episode also touches on innovative practices like powder coating and partnerships with other businesses, showcasing Rich's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.Key Points:- Rich emphasizes the importance of personal relationships in business.- Education is crucial for customers to understand their options.- Rich's business started with a small investment and grew through word of mouth.- He believes in standing behind his work and providing excellent customer service.- Customization requires understanding the client's vision and managing expectations.- Rich's wife plays a significant role in his business and marketing efforts.- The importance of digital presence is recognized as a growth opportunity.- Rich shares his experiences with high-profile clients like Jelly Roll.- Building a strong reputation in a niche market is key to success.About our guest: Richard “Rich” McClellan is the founder of Elite Customs, a top luxury automotive customization shop in Franklin, Tennessee. With 20+ years in the industry and nearly a decade as a business owner, Rich is known for blending West Coast flair with Southern craftsmanship in Middle Tennessee's high-end car scene. Originally from San Bernardino, California, Rich was shaped by lowrider and hip-hop culture, and raised by a hardworking single mom. After moving to Las Vegas and then Nashville, he channeled his passion for electronics and cars into a career, gaining a reputation early on for fixing anything—from game consoles to car systems. What started as a side hustle grew into Elite Customs, now known for award-winning builds and collaborations with top dealerships, national brands, and music stars like Jelly Roll. From Brabus G-Wagons to classic Lincolns, Rich's work speaks for itself. Fueled by challenges and driven by hands-on experience, Rich is redefining the custom car industry. Alongside his wife Sam, he's building not just a business, but a movement—making customization more transparent, inclusive, and cutting-edge.Follow and contact:Instagram: @rich_m615 | @elitecustomstnelitecustomstn.comSubscribe to Nick's top-rated podcast The Hitstreak on Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/NickHite⁠rFollow and Rate us on Spotify: ⁠https://spotify.com/NickHiter⁠Follow and Rate us on Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/NickHiter⁠Follow and Rate us on iHeartRadio: ⁠https://www.iheart.com/NickHiter

RE-RUNThe Smart Mark-JACKED UP DAILY!On this episode Tim discusses the smart mark and biometric I.D is it the future Mark of the beast or just another way to pay for things and identify you? YouTube Video from What Tim will be watching during the broadcast: https://youtu.be/0l7rCaactRU?si=feKig-kFoZSxl0VDOur website is www.LetsGetJackedUp.com Welcome to Jacked Up Daily with Tim, Jack, Bobby, and Karen, a dynamic daily podcast on the Fringe Radio Network. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 AM for conservative commentary, Bible prophecy, and insights from a modern American Christian perspective. Based in Fresno, California, in the heart of the Central Valley, Jacked Up Daily brings a unique West Coast viewpoint to everything from politics and social issues to fringe topics like aliens, ghosts, and the anti-Christ. Whether discussing the rapture, end times prophecy, or offering analysis on current events, this show is perfect for your morning drive. Catch the latest episode on FringeRadioNetwork.com and join us as we explore the mysteries of the world from a bold, Christian viewpoint. Don't miss a moment of this thought-provoking and engaging show, where no topic is off-limits!FringeRadioNetwork.com LetsGetJackedup.com  E-mail us at letsgetjackedup@gmail.comFollow us on X @LetsGetJackedUp  and Facebookgo to www.StrawHatPizza.com to order your pizza if you live in Clovis or Fresno Californiamusic for this episode was from Back to the 80'shttps://youtu.be/0QKQlf8r7ls?si=dOoU1o_-HRiNm0Pv 

Send us a textPlaywright and performer, Ashley Griffin, swung by the studio to sit in the Playwright's Spotlight before her West Coast Premiere of her Off-Broadway play The Opposite of Love. It's a compelling conversation that tackles so many aspects of playwriting, that the title of the thumbnail became a struggle. In this discussion, we breakdown her playwriting origins, learning lessons from mentors, overcoming technical challenges, magical realism and heightened language, and achieving the goal of giving a gift to the audience. We also unpack recognizing issues, characters having objectives, knowing where you're going, and using language like magic. We wrap it up by exploring - determining beats, separating yourself as a playwright/actor/director in your own work, how acting assists writing, organic dialogue, punctuation as sheet music, and the benefits of locking opposite characters in the same room. Ashley gives a plethora of insight in such a short amount of time. Every playwright will walk away with at least one nugget of knowledge if not a bagful. Enjoy!The West Coast premiere of her play The Opposite of Love opens July 25th through August 31st at The Hudson Backstage Theater in Los Angeles. Tickets can be purchased at - https://www.onstage411.com/newsite/boxoffice/cart.asp?orgin=guest&show_id=7383&skin_show_id=&runall_id=176397  Ashley Griffin is a writer and performer. Her work has been produced and/or developed at New World Stages, Manhattan Theater Club, and Playwrights Horizons amongst others. She received the WellLife Network Award and a county commendation for her off-Broadway play Trial. She holds a BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and has trained at the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theater.To watch the video format of this episode, visit - https://youtu.be/XaEV3GfqwfYLinks to sites and resources mentioned in this episode - Santa Monica Playhouse - https://www.santamonicaplayhouse.com/Websites and Socials for Ashley Griffin -www.ashleygriffinofficial.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ashleygriffinBlank Paige by Ashley Griffin - https://www.amazon.com/Blank-Paige-Ashley-Griffin/dp/B0CKPVPT9VThe Spindle by Ashley Griffin - https://a.co/d/8JjdNm3IG - @ashleygriffinofficialWebsites and socials for James Elden, Punk Monkey Productions and Playwright's SpotlightPunk Monkey Productions - www.punkmonkeyproductions.comPLAY Noir -www.playnoir.comPLAY Noir Anthology –www.punkmonkeyproductions.com/contact.htmlJames Elden -Twitter - @jameseldensauerIG - @alakardrakeFB - fb.com/jameseldensauerPunk Monkey Productions and PLAY Noir - Twitter - @punkmonkeyprods                  - @playnoirla IG - @punkmonkeyprods       - @playnoir_la FB - fb.com/playnoir        - fb.com/punkmonkeyproductionsPlaywright's Spotlight -Twitter - @wrightlightpod IG - @playwrights_spotlightPlaywriting services through LACPFest - www.lacpfest.comSupport the show

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This week on the HUNTR Podcast, we're joined by James Visser—the man behind Bow Disciples and a leading voice in West Coast bowhunting. What James is building goes way beyond a brand. It's a brotherhood, a mindset, and a movement grounded in hard work, faith, and a deep respect for the hunt. We dive into what makes hunting the West so unique, the origin of Bow Disciples, and how James built something that's just as much about community as it is chasing big game. From navigating life and business to staying true in a world flooded with content, this conversation gets to the heart of what it really means to live the bowhunting lifestyle. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.Check out Bow Disciples:https://www.youtube.com/c/BowDiscipleshttps://www.instagram.com/bowdiscipleshttps://www.bowdisciples.com/SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL HERE:https://www.youtube.com/c/HUNTRTUBEBuy some merch on our website:https://wearehuntr.com/HUNTR Podcast is presented by:Hoyt Archery: https://hoyt.com (USE CODE HUNTR FOR 20% OFF APPAREL)DeerGro: https://www.deergro.com (USE CODE HUNTR FOR 15% OFF)Beast Broadheads: https://beastbroadheads.com/(USE CODE HUNTR FOR 10% OFF)MTN Tough: http://lab.mtntough.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=huntr&plan=monthly(USE CODE HUNTR FOR 1 FREE MONTH)RackHub: https://www.rack-hub.com/huntr (USE CODE HUNTR FOR 10% OFF)Pure Wildlife Blends: https://www.purewildlifeblends.com (USE CODE HUNTR FOR 10% OFF)Lone Wolf Custom Gear:https://www.lonewolfcustomgear.com/(USE CODE HUNTR FOR 7% OFF)

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special daily special, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, the MAGA SCOTUS looks dead set on gutting the Voting Rights Act again, this time with a North Dakota case especially teed up to be issued from the MAGA Shadow Docket.Then, on the rest of the menu, twenty-four states sued the Trump administration to unfreeze more than $6 billion in education grants; the Trump administration says it won't publish major climate change reports on the NASA website as promised; and, for the first time in over seventy-five years, Native American teens were able to kayak the whole length of the Klamath River in celebration of the removal of four decayed dams and the return of long-lost salmon.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where turncoat Daniel Martindale, the US citizen who helped the Kremlin target and kill thousands of Ukrainian troops while he resided in the embattled country, has been granted Russian citizenship as “a sign of respect and a sign of gratitude for what Daniel has done;” and, an Irish tourist who overstayed his visa by three days because he was sick in the hospital, says "nobody is safe” after being held by ICE for over a hundred days in squalid and brutal conditions.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.” -- Ernest Hemingway "A Moveable Feast"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

College football is entering a new era, and this episode of the JT Sports Podcast exposes it all. From Texas Tech using oil money to build a SEC-level roster, to John Mateer getting disrespected just for picking Oklahoma, the sport is shifting from tradition to full-blown capitalism. Georgia reloaded with Zachariah Branch, LSU's offense looks ready to deep fry the SEC, and Dan Lanning has Oregon looking like the West Coast version of Georgia. And if Florida State fires Mike Norvell, Deion Sanders could leave Colorado for good — and take his whole roster with him. JT's got a take that'll make the blue bloods uncomfortable and the fans fired up.

Paul Hancox, SVP of eCommerce at Parts Town, a leading distributor of OEM foodservice, HVAC, and residential appliance parts. A predominantly B2B eCommerce business, selling via their custom website, and mobile app. Parts Town are based in the USA, distribute spare parts to over 140 counties, and the parent company Parts Town Unlimited had annual revenue of $2.5billion in 2024, with 55% growth in HVAC alone! We've lots to learn from Parts Town's Paul Hancox, including how they've been leveraging AI chatbots to improve customer experience, sales, and the team's efficiency. Hit PLAY to hear: Why treating your website like a product could unlock massive growth The one change that boosted Parts Town's chat agent efficiency by 60%+ ⚡ How Paul's team ships 400,000+ orders per quarter — and what powers it The secret link between site speed and conversion most brands ignore

RE-RUNJohn Deere and Skylink-JACKED UP DAILYIn this episode, Tim plays audio of a video that discusses John Deere and Skylink and how it will change not just farming, but most occuputions of human jobs. Find out if your job is in jeoperdy of being taken over by AI? Here is the video link...https://youtu.be/uPFTxln4-og?si=V5OlQ5QDo5yd-LPJOur website is www.LetsGetJackedUp.com Welcome to Jacked Up Daily with Tim, Jack, Bobby, and Karen, a dynamic daily podcast on the Fringe Radio Network. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 AM for conservative commentary, Bible prophecy, and insights from a modern American Christian perspective. Based in Fresno, California, in the heart of the Central Valley, Jacked Up Daily brings a unique West Coast viewpoint to everything from politics and social issues to fringe topics like aliens, ghosts, and the anti-Christ. Whether discussing the rapture, end times prophecy, or offering analysis on current events, this show is perfect for your morning drive. Catch the latest episode on FringeRadioNetwork.com and join us as we explore the mysteries of the world from a bold, Christian viewpoint. Don't miss a moment of this thought-provoking and engaging show, where no topic is off-limits!FringeRadioNetwork.com LetsGetJackedup.com  E-mail us at letsgetjackedup@gmail.comFollow us on X @LetsGetJackedUp  and Facebookgo to www.StrawHatPizza.com to order your pizza if you live in Clovis or Fresno Californiamusic for this episode was from Back to the 80'shttps://youtu.be/0QKQlf8r7ls?si=dOoU1o_-HRiNm0Pv 

Jillian Quint is the Co-Founder/Owner of Deltina Coffee Roasters (www.deltinacoffeeroasters.com) with locations in Oceano and San Luis Obispo, CA. We sat in the new SLOE cafe near Cal-Poly University for a Coffee People conversation. We chatted about developing a relationship with a community, balancing work and family life, and why they chose the name Deltina. Thanks for watching and drinking good coffee. Don't forget to tip your baristas!Coffee People is presented by Roastar, Inc., the premier coffee packaging company utilizing digital printing. Roastar enables small-to-gigantic coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4gIsHff.Follow @roastar on Instagram Brands We've Partnered With:*Shop for Yeah, No...Yeah, our collaboration roast with Relative Coffee celebrating a Midwest turn of phrase. Buy Now: https://relativecoffeeco.com/products/yeah-no-yeah Shop for the Simply Good Brewer. We've used ours nearly 1000 times: https://partners.simplygoodcoffee.com/roastBuy us a cup of coffee! https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/subscribeCoffee People is one of the premier coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee industry and coffee education. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green coffee brokers, and more. This show is also supported by Marea Coffee , Cape Horn Green Coffee Importers, Sivitz Roasting Machines, Relative Coffee Company, Coffee Cycle Roasting, MAMU Coffee, and Hacea Coffee Source.Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, coffee education, guest list and coffee news.Register to become an organ donor at: https://registerme.org/.*Clicking these links to purchase will also support Roast! West Coast through their affiliate marketing programs.

The tallest tower on the West Coast, and the tallest in the country outside of New York and Chicago, could be coming to the San Francisco skyline. The proposed 1,200 foot project would dwarf Salesforce Tower by 15 floors. For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, attorney Marc Elias predicts the actual reason for Trump's bizarre Epstein rant.Then, on the rest of the menu, Texas governor Abbott won't release his emails with Elon Musk because they are of a “private nature, not of public interest and potentially embarrassing;” chasing bizarre theories becomes a major White House time suck; and, Trump refused to leave the stage after presenting Chelsea with the FIFA Club World Cup trophy, baffling the London team.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where European Union trade ministers meet to forge a strategy after Trump's surprise 30% tariffs on America's largest trade partner; and, the largest-ever war-fighting drills in Australia are underway and expected to attract the attention of Chinese spy ships.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help." -- Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

WhoRon Schmalzle, President, Co-Owner, and General Manager of Ski Big Bear operator Recreation Management Corp; and Lori Phillips, General Manager of Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, PennsylvaniaRecorded onApril 22, 2025About Ski Big BearClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Property owners of Masthope Mountain Community; operated by Recreation Management CorporationLocated in: Lackawaxen, PennsylvaniaYear founded: 1976 as “Masthope Mountain”; changed name to “Ski Big Bear” in 1993Pass affiliations:* Indy Pass – 2 days, select blackouts* Indy+ Pass – 2 days, no blackoutsClosest neighboring ski areas: Villa Roma (:44), Holiday Mountain (:52), Shawnee Mountain (1:04)Base elevation: 550 feetSummit elevation: 1,200 feetVertical drop: 650 feetSkiable acres: 26Average annual snowfall: 50 inchesTrail count: 18 (1 expert, 5 advanced, 6 intermediate, 6 beginner)Lift count: 7 (4 doubles, 3 carpets – view Lift Blog's inventory of Ski Big Bear's lift fleet)Why I interviewed themThis isn't really why I interviewed them, but have you ever noticed how the internet ruined everything? Sure, it made our lives easier, but it made our world worse. Yes I can now pay my credit card bill four seconds before it's due and reconnect with my best friend Bill who moved away after fourth grade. But it also turns out that Bill believes seahorses are a hoax and that Jesus spoke English because the internet socializes bad ideas in a way that the 45 people who Bill knew in 1986 would have shut down by saying “Bill you're an idiot.”Bill, fortunately, is not real. Nor, as far as I'm aware, is a seahorse hoax narrative (though I'd like to start one). But here's something that is real: When Schmalzle renamed Masthope Mountain to “Ski Big Bear” in 1993, in honor of the region's endemic black bears, he had little reason to believe anyone, anywhere, would ever confuse his 550-vertical-foot Pennsylvania ski area with Big Bear Mountain, California, a 39-hour, 2,697-mile drive west.Well, no one used the internet in 1993 except weird proto-gamers and genius movie programmers like the fat evil dude in Jurassic Park. Honestly I didn't even think the “Information Superhighway” was real until I figured email out sometime in 1996. Like time travel or a human changing into a cat, I thought the internet was some Hollywood gimmick, imagined because wouldn't it be cool if we could?Well, we can. The internet is real, and it follows us around like oxygen, the invisible scaffolding of existence. And it tricks us into being dumb by making us feel smart. So much information, so immediately and insistently, that we lack a motive to fact check. Thus, a skier in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania (let's call him “Bill 2”), can Google “Big Bear season pass” and end up with an Ikon Pass, believing this is his season pass not just to the bump five miles up the road, but a mid-winter vacation passport to Sugarbush, Copper Mountain, and Snowbird.Well Bill 2 I'm sorry but you are as dumb as my imaginary friend Bill 1 from elementary school. Because your Ikon Pass will not work at Ski Big Bear, Pennsylvania. And I'm sorry Bill 3 who lives in Riverside, California, but your Ski Big Bear, Pennsylvania season pass will not work at Big Bear Mountain Resort in California.At this point, you're probably wondering if I have nothing better to do but sit around inventing problems to grumble about. But Phillips tells me that product mix-ups with Big Bear, California happen all the time. I had a similar conversation a few months ago with the owners of Magic Mountain, Idaho, who frequently sell tubing tickets to folks headed to Magic Mountain, Vermont, which has no tubing. Upon discovering this, typically at the hour assigned on their vouchers, these would-be customers call Idaho for a refund, which the owners grant. But since Magic Mountain, Idaho can only sell a limited number of tickets for each tubing timeslot, this internet misfire, impossible in 1993, means the mountain may have forfeited revenue from a different customer who understands how ZIP codes work.Sixty-seven years after the Giants baseball franchise moved from Manhattan to San Francisco, NFL commentators still frequently refer to the “New York football Giants,” a semantic relic of what must have been a confusing three-decade cohabitation of two sports teams using the same name in the same city. Because no one could possibly confuse a West Coast baseball team with an East Coast football team, right?But the internet put everything with a similar name right next to each other. I frequently field media requests for a fellow names Stuart Winchester, who, like me, lives in New York City and, unlike me, is some sort of founder tech genius. When I reached out to Mr. Winchester to ask where I could forward such requests, he informed me that he had recently disappointed someone asking for ski recommendations at a party. So the internet made us all dumb? Is that my point? No. Though it's kind of hilarious that advanced technology has enabled new kinds of human error like mixing up ski areas that are thousands of miles apart, this forced contrast of two entities that have nothing in common other than their name and their reason for existence asks us to consider how such timeline cohabitation is possible. Isn't the existence of Alterra-owned, Ikon Pass staple Big Bear, with its hundreds of thousands of annual skier visits and high-speed lifts, at odds with the notion of hokey, low-speed, independent, Boondocks-situated Ski Big Bear simultaneously offering a simpler version of the same thing on the opposite side of the continent? Isn't this like a brontosaurus and a wooly mammoth appearing on the same timeline? Doesn't technology move ever upward, pinching out the obsolete as it goes? Isn't Ski Big Bear the skiing equivalent of a tube TV or a rotary phone or skin-tight hip-high basketball shorts or, hell, beartrap ski bindings? Things no one uses anymore because we invented better versions of them?Well, it's not so simple. Let's jump out of normal podcast-article sequence here and move the “why now” section up, so we can expand upon the “why” of our Ski Big Bear interview.Why now was a good time for this interviewEvery ski region offers some version of Ski Big Bear, of a Little Engine That Keeps Coulding, unapologetically existent even as it's out-gunned, out-lifted, out-marketed, out-mega-passed, and out-locationed: Plattekill in the Catskills, Black Mountain in New Hampshire's White Mountains, Middlebury Snowbowl in Vermont's Greens, Ski Cooper in Colorado's I-70 paper shredder, Nordic Valley in the Wasatch, Tahoe Donner on the North Shore, Grand Geneva in Milwaukee's skiing asteroid belt.When interviewing small ski area operators who thrive in the midst of such conditions, I'll often ask some version of this question: why, and how, do you still exist? Because frankly, from the point of view of evolutionary biologist studying your ecosystem, you should have been eaten by a tiger sometime around 1985.And that is almost what happened to Ski Big Bear AKA Masthope Mountain, and what happened to most of the dozens of ski areas that once dotted northeast Pennsylvania. You can spend days doomsday touring lost ski area shipwrecks across the Poconos and adjacent ranges. A very partial list: Alpine Mountain, Split Rock, Tanglwood, Kahkout, Mount Tone, Mount Airy, Fernwood - all time-capsuled in various states of decay. Alpine, slopes mowed, side-by-side quad chairs climbing 550 vertical feet, base lodge sealed, shrink-wrapped like a winter-stowed boat, looks like a buy-and-revive would-be ski area savior's dream (the entrance off PA 147 is fence-sealed, but you can enter through the housing development at the summit). Kahkout's paint-flecked double chair, dormant since 2008, still rollercoasters through forest and field on a surprisingly long line. Nothing remains at Tanglwood but concrete tower pads.Why did they all die? Why didn't Ski Big Bear? Seven other public, chairlift-served ski areas survive in the region: Big Boulder, Blue Mountain, Camelback, Elk, Jack Frost, Montage, and Shawnee. Of these eight, Ski Big Bear has the smallest skiable footprint, the lowest-capacity lift fleet, and the third-shortest vertical drop. It is the only northeast Pennsylvania ski area that still relies entirely on double chairs, off kilter in a region spinning six high-speed lifts and 10 fixed quads. Ski Big Bear sits the farthest of these eight from an interstate, lodged at the top of a steep and confusing access road nearly two dozen backwoods miles off I-84. Unlike Jack Frost and Big Boulder, Ski Big Bear has not leaned into terrain parks or been handed an Epic Pass assist to vacuum in the youth and the masses.So that's the somewhat rude premise of this interview: um, why are you still here? Yes, the gigantic attached housing development helps, but Phillips distills Ski Big Bear's resilience into what is probably one of the 10 best operator quotes in the 209 episodes of this podcast. “Treat everyone as if they just paid a million dollars to do what you're going to share with them,” she says.Skiing, like nature, can accommodate considerable complexity. If the tigers kill everything, eventually they'll run out of food and die. Nature also needs large numbers of less interesting and less charismatic animals, lots of buffalo and wapiti and wild boar and porcupines, most of which the tiger will never eat. Vail Mountain and Big Sky also need lots of Ski Big Bears and Mt. Peters and Perfect Norths and Lee Canyons. We all understand this. But saying “we need buffalo so don't die” is harder than being the buffalo that doesn't get eaten. “Just be nice” probably won't work in the jungle, but so far, it seems to be working on the eastern edge of PA.What we talked aboutUtah!; creating a West-ready skier assembly line in northeast PA; how – and why – Ski Big Bear has added “two or three weeks” to its ski season over the decades; missing Christmas; why the snowmaking window is creeping earlier into the calendar; “there has never been a year … where we haven't improved our snowmaking”; why the owners still groom all season long; will the computerized machine era compromise the DIY spirit of independent ski areas buying used equipment; why it's unlikely Ski Big Bear would ever install a high-speed lift; why Ski Big Bear's snowmaking fleet mixes so many makes and models of machines; “treat everyone as if they just paid a million dollars to do what you're going to share with them”; why RFID; why skiers who know and could move to Utah don't; the founding of Ski Big Bear; how the ski area is able to offer free skiing to all homeowners and extended family members; why Ski Big Bear is the only housing development-specific ski area in Pennsylvania that's open to the public; surviving in a tough and crowded ski area neighborhood; the impact of short-term rentals; the future of Ski Big Bear management, what could be changing, and when; changing the name from Masthope Mountain and how the advent of the internet complicated that decision; why Ski Big Bear built maybe the last double-double chairlift in America, rather than a fixed-grip quad; thoughts on the Grizzly and Little Bear lifts; Indy Pass; and an affordable season pass.What I got wrongOn U.S. migration into cities: For decades, America's youth have flowed from rural areas into cities, and I assumed, when I asked Schmalzle why he'd stayed in rural PA, that this was still the case. Turns out that migration has flipped since Covid, with the majority of growth in the 25-to-44 age bracket changing from 90 percent large metros in the 2010s to two-thirds smaller cities and rural areas in this decade, according to a Cooper Center report.Why you should ski Ski Big BearOK, I spent several paragraphs above outlining what Ski Big Bear doesn't have, which makes it sound as though the bump succeeds in spite of itself. But here's what the hill does have: a skis-bigger-than-it-is network of narrow, gentle, wood-canyoned trails; one of the best snowmaking systems anywhere; lots of conveyors right at the top; a cheapo season pass; and an extremely nice and modern lodge (a bit of an accident, after a 2005 fire torched the original).A ski area's FAQ page can tell you a lot about the sort of clientele they're built to attract. The first two questions on Ski Big Bear's are “Do I need to purchase a lift ticket?” and “Do I need rental equipment?” These are not questions you will find on the website for, say, Snowbird.So mostly I'm going to tell you to ski here if you have kids to ski with, or a friend who wants to learn. Ski Big Bear will also be fine if you have an Indy Pass and can ski midweek and don't care about glades or steeps, or you're like me and you just enjoy novelty and exploration. On the weekends, well, this is still PA, and PA skiing is demented. The state is skiing's version of Hanoi, Vietnam, which has declined to add traffic-management devices of any kind even as cheap motorbikes have nearly broken the formerly sleepy pedestrian city's spine:Hanoi, Vietnam, January 2016. Video by Stuart Winchester. There are no stop signs or traffic signals, for vehicles or pedestrians, at this (or most), four-way intersections in old-town Hanoi.Compare that to Camelback:Camelback, Pennsylvania, January 2024. Video by Stuart Winchester.Same thing, right? So it may seem weird for me to say you should consider taking your kids to Ski Big Bear. But just about every ski area within a two-hour drive of New York City resembles some version of this during peak hours. Ski Big Bear, however, is a gentler beast than its competitors. Fewer steeps, fewer weird intersections, fewer places to meet your fellow skiers via high-speed collision. No reason to release the little chipmunks into the Pamplona chutes of Hunter or Blue, steep and peopled and wild. Just take them to this nice little ski area where families can #FamOut. Podcast NotesOn smaller Utah ski areasStep off the Utah mainline, and you'll find most of the pow with fewer of the peak Wasatch crowds:I've featured both Sundance and Beaver Mountain on the podcast:On Plattekill and Berkshire EastBoth Plattekill, New York and Berkshire East, Massachusetts punched their way into the modern era by repurposing other ski areas' junkyard discards. The owners of both have each been on the pod a couple of times to tell their stories:On small Michigan ski areas closingI didn't ski for the first time until I was 14, but I grew up within an hour of three different ski areas, each of which had one chairlift and several surface lifts. Two of these ski areas are now permanently closed. My first day ever was at Mott Mountain in Farwell, Michigan, which closed around 2000:Day two was later that winter at what was then called “Bintz Apple Mountain” in Freeland, which hasn't spun lifts in about a decade:Snow Snake, in Harrison, managed to survive:The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast is a sustainable small business directly because of my paid subscribers. To upgrade, please click through below. Thank you for your support of independent ski journalism. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

Steve Dell'Orto spent ~26 years building some of the West Coast's most iconic projects: Salesforce Tower, Chase Center, and more, before launching ConCntric, a tech platform aimed at transforming preconstruction from a spreadsheet scramble into a strategic advantage.In this episode, Steve shares what he learned from decades in the trenches, why preconstruction deserves more respect, and how AI and data are redefining what's possible before anyone steps on-site. We talk about the future of estimating, the risk of tech bloat, and why treating project planning like a team sport may be the smartest move a builder can make.This one's for the builders, the believers, and anyone who thinks construction can, and should, be better.

Josh is a West Coast archer and has a long background in archery.  Ive wanted to have a conversation with him about the evolution of archery content and retail. We finally meet up to have a conversation about the archery industries evolution, early years in the shop, chasing Apple to Apple standards, getting old, staying on pace with social media, the new Nock On HQ and of course who had the Mohawk first.

Hip-hop debates, industry insights, and real talk—this episode of the Ern and Iso Podcast is packed with it all!

In this engaging conversation, Dylan Silver interviews Tracy Busch-Pate, a real estate sales specialist based in Naples, Florida. Tracy shares her unique journey into real estate, her experiences living in Panama, and her insights on working with investors. The discussion also explores the competitive landscape of real estate in Florida, the cultural differences between the East and West coasts, and the vibrant lifestyle in Naples. Tracy emphasizes the importance of relationships in real estate and her passion for helping clients achieve their dreams. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

In today's episode of the Second in Command podcast, Cameron is joined by Jennifer Barnes, CEO and Founder of Optima Office, a fractional CFO service provider.During the conversation, you'll get a glimpse behind the curtain of business leadership to explore one of the most misunderstood yet essential disciplines for sustainable growth. Cameron and Jennifer discuss how executives can move from instinct-driven decisions to data-informed strategies, and why the ability to forecast with precision might be the difference between thriving and simply surviving. With real-life examples and personal anecdotes, Jennifer highlights how even successful leaders can miss critical signs when they aren't looking in the right places.You'll hear cautionary tales from companies that looked strong on the surface but were blindsided by deeper operational missteps. These stories serve as powerful reminders that misjudging certain internal dynamics can have cascading effects—especially when scaling, managing rapid change, or weathering financial uncertainty. Yet, within each challenge lies a roadmap toward clarity, if you're willing to look under the hood.Whether you're an entrepreneur wearing too many hats or part of a leadership team seeking sharper insights, this episode sheds light on how the right support structure can bring discipline, flexibility, and strategic alignment to your organization.If you've enjoyed this episode of the Second in Command podcast, be sure to leave a review and subscribe today!Enjoy!In This Episode You'll Learn:The differences between the roles of a CFO and a controller, including why a CFO looks forward to strategy and forecasting, while a controller focuses on historical accuracy and processes. (0:14)Common pain points such as not knowing gross margins by customer or product, and the importance of understanding these metrics. (8:35)The process of balance sheet cleanup and the importance of having accurate balance sheet accounts to ensure the P&L is correct. (14:11)Creating a P&L budget, balance sheet forecast, and cash flow forecast to predict future financial performance. (16:20)The potential for fractional CFOs to help companies build out their finance teams and eventually replace themselves as the company grows. (22:24)And much more...Guest Bio:Jennifer Barnes is the CEO and Founder of Optima Office, a firm that provides outsourced accounting, fractional CFO, and human resources support to nearly 300 companies nationwide, with a strong focus on the West Coast. With a commitment to flexibility and employee satisfaction, Optima operates on an hourly billing model and embraces a hybrid work environment, guided by the motto “Happy Staff = Happy Clients.” Jennifer earned her Finance and Marketing degree from the University of Arizona, completed her MBA at San Diego State University, and brings over 15 years of experience as a Controller. She has received numerous accolades, including SDBJ's Woman of the Year and the Top 50 Women of Influence in Accounting and Finance. Jennifer currently serves on several boards and is active in multiple leadership and mentorship organizations.Resources:Connect with Jennifer: Website | LinkedInConnect with Cameron:

It's officially time to reveal the 2025 NFL Coaching Breakdowns that have been a staple of Jeff Mans' work for over 20 years now. Nobody has this level of insight and details on all 32 NFL teams' offensive and defensive playbooks as Mans does, and he delivers them to us this week. If you've ever wondered how many teams use a West Coast offense, outside zone blocking, 3-4 defensive fronts, or cover-3 zone pass coverage, this is the episode for you. If you wondered which NFL players benefit the most from a new offensive philosophy or play calling, this is the episode for you. If you want to know which players get the biggest increase or decrease in fantasy value based on the offensive or defensive playbook changes, this is the episode for you. Remember that you can find all of these breakdowns complete with charts, pace, personnel groupings, offensive scheme, defensive scheme, blocking scheme, defensive fronts, historical pass/run volume breakdowns, head coach profiles, coordinator profiles, assistant coach profiles, defensive fronts, defensive coverages, fantasy stats and so much more you can find them exclusively at Fantasy Guru dot com. Remember to share the show with a friend, hit the like, favorite, heart, thumbs up, subscribe, and comment button for this episode!

Update on the tragic Texas floods with guest host Todd Piro Jimmy Failla is finishing up his big West Coast family trip, so we asked the one and only Todd Piro from “Fox & Friends First” to pinch-hit for him on Fox Across America. Todd gives us the latest details on the deadly flooding in Texas and then talks about the best way we can move forward from this tragic situation. He's then joined by former Trump 2024 Deputy Communications Director Caroline Sunshine, who shares her thoughts on Tesla CEO Elon Musk announcing the creation of the ‘America Party'. Former Michigan gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon discusses retiring actor Michael Douglas' take on why people decide to pursue a career in politics. Former Acting ICE Director Jonathan Fahey sheds light on what's causing the alarming spike in threats against Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents throughout the country. DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin explains how ICE is preparing to respond should local leaders in New York City decide to not cooperate with the agency. Co-host of “The Big Money Show” on Fox Business Taylor Riggs talks about why President Trump's aggressive approach to tariffs still appears to be working. PLUS, Political commentator Caitlin Sinclair stops by to share her thoughts on who Zohran Mamdani actually has to thank for his recent surprise victory in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary.   [00:00:00] Update on the horrific flooding in Texas [00:14:10] Caroline Sunshine [00:20:05] Tudor Dixon [00:37:12] Jonathan Fahey [00:55:43] Tricia McLaughlin [01:13:57] Taylor Riggs [01:32:24] Caitlin Sinclair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices