Best Paper Fold Podcasts (2024)

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Amanda and Susan of Golden Gems 35:50

15d ago35:50

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Golden Gems was brought to life in a St. Louis living room by sisters Susan Logsdon and Amanda Helman. Despite these humble beginnings, this brazen lifestyle brand distinguished itself right out of the wholesale gate, buoyed by its larger-than-life mission to inspire us all to live life unapologetically, on our own terms. Thus at trade shows, it wa…

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Got Toilet Paper? | Fox Fold, Ludo Siouffi 49:28

16d ago49:28

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In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative world of sustainable hospitality products with Ludo, co-founder of Fox Fold. Join us as Ludo shares his journey from a stable finance career to pioneering a range of innovative, eco-friendly toiletry solutions for hotels and beyond. From sophisticated toilet paper dispensers to groundbreaking re…

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Scaling the Future: Christian Lee on Mint House's Unique Approach to Hospitality 56:00

1h ago56:00

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In this episode, we dive deep with Christian Lee, CEO of Mint House. Christian shares his journey from corporate giants like Citigroup and Time Warner to his foray into the startup world with WeWork and now Mint House. We discuss the importance of building a robust infrastructure for scaling businesses, the unique demands of corporate and leisure t…

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Episode #141 - Blood pressure testing, low level squeeze, Bon Jovi, Near death at a gig, George clarke on our street and much more! 1:17:57

43m ago1:17:57

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Episode #141! In the locker for your lugs this week! Blood pressure testing Low level squeeze Bon Jovi the Hero! Near death at my gig Detective Scott George Clarke on our street! The perfect WhatsApp group Vouchers awards Blind Comic on Strictly Tongue tingle allergy Say hello bwtbpod@gmail.com Join our Patreon for exclusive episodes and early acce…

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Before Your Eyes is Over Too Soon 1:07:35

1h ago1:07:35

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We recommend you play this one ahead of time! The cast returns to the river Styx, ending the season where it began - this time with GoodbyeWorld Games' heartwarming, heartbreaking narrative adventure game Before Your Eyes. Blink your way through the story (and blink away tears) as we talk love, grief, and, once again, mothers. Thank you for listeni…

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Onera's Latest Landscape Hotel with Ben Wolff in Wimberley, Texas 22:27

1d ago22:27

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Join us as Ben Wolff takes us on a tour of Onera's newest landscape hotel in Wimberley, Texas. This stunning location features 28 unique units, including greenhouse-style lodgings and spyglass tube tree houses with breathtaking views. Ben shares insights on the design process, learnings from previous projects, and challenges in developing Onera Wim…

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Episode #140 - Cushion update, Football parents, Morroco, Toilet paper review, Interview on Autism and much more! 1:49:05

1h ago1:49:05

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Episode #140! This weeks talking points! Cushion update Settling in week Football parents Hair growth Get me a mini Listeners in Morocco Toilet paper review Kimberley Clarke Oasis support Sophie Ellis Bextor Interview on Autism Say hello bwtbpod@gmail.com Join our Patreon for exclusive episodes and early access here! https://www.patreon.com/bwtbpod…

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Braid Rewinds Our Minds 1:09:39

3d ago1:09:39

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This week we dig deep into the recent rerelease of Jonathan Blow's classic 2008 puzzle-platformer Braid! This is a game with things to say, about other games, about relationships and now, about itself! B-Side Recommendations: - Alien: Romulus (Movie) - Hanabi (Board Game) - The Witness (Video Game) Next week we'll be playing Before Your Eyes! We'll…

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Airbnb Expectations, NYC Rental Crackdown, & Expedia’s B2B Strategy 38:39

2d ago38:39

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In this episode, you’ll hear an episode and conversation from this week's Good Morning Hospitality podcast. Hosts Wil, Brandy, and Michael start with an article about guests' rising expectations in short-term rentals, particularly Airbnbs, and how small-scale hosts feel pressure from demanding guests. They explore the challenges of balancing hotel-…

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Episode #139 - Waffling, Jemma busy-ness, lazer quest, Oasis, Wordsearch, Daniels Cultural Review and more! 1:06:59

10d ago1:06:59

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Episode #139! It's another action packed pod! Waffling Jemma’s busy-ness Spring into action Laser Quest Headache updates Blood pressure irrational fears Oasis tickets Wordsearch Daniels cultural review The loft studio Jemma likes me when she’s vulnerable Say hello bwtbpod@gmail.com Join our Patreon for exclusive episodes and early access here! http…

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Katana Zero is Our Dad's Favourite Movie 52:31

20d ago52:31

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We suggest controllers for this one! This week the cast discusses their journey through the neon-lit, blood-soaked fever dream that is Askiisoft's Katana Zero. Fast-paced combat and pulpy vibes abound in this stylish and expansive game! B-Side Recommendations: - Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime (Game) - Wild Tales (Movie) - Planet of the Apes (Movie…

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From Sales Masters to Hostel Pioneers | Michael Russel and Nathan St Cyr 1:06:05

10d ago1:06:05

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Join us in this captivating episode as we explore the inspiring journey of Michael and Nathan, co-founders of Howzit Hostels. Discover how their vision evolved from sales leadership to revolutionizing the hostel industry in Maui, Hawaii. They share their insights on maintaining long-term success, building a dedicated team, and navigating the challe…

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Episode #138 - Nipple bra, Edinburgh review, Olivia show, Car park moron, Keeping bees, Scar confidence, and much more! 1:25:26

27d ago1:25:26

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Episode #138! Back from the fringe and back on it! Nipple bra Edinburgh review Olivia Show Car park moron Keeping bees Scar confidence Wedding ring fail Uniform week Say hello bwtbpod@gmail.com Join our Patreon for exclusive episodes and early access here! https://www.patreon.com/bwtbpod A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and ge…

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The Case of the Golden Idol Consumes Us 1:10:36

18d ago1:10:36

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This week, the cast explores Color Gray Games' eerie and captivating point-and-click detective game, The Case of the Golden Idol. Stay tuned after the B-Side as we get into spoiler territory with the secret C-Side! B-Side Recommendations: - Inside Man (Movie) - Haikyu!! (Anime) - Prey (Game) Next week we'll be playing Katana Zero!…

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Episode #137 - Fringe Fever, Accident analysis, No to space food, Ostrich rocks off, Celeb kids, American friendship, Gladiator Scott, and much more! 1:18:16

19d ago1:18:16

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Episode #137! Loads to discuss this week: Fringe Fever Ynot Festival Accident analysis Lily Allen Uncle Ronnie Wood Cup o soup ham sarnie No to Space food Sundown Adventure land Ostrich rocks off! End of an era Sibling rivalry American Friendship Reality shows we'd do Say hello bwtbpod@gmail.com Join our Patreon for exclusive episodes and early acc…

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Death's Door Gives Us Something to Crow About 43:01

23d ago43:01

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This was a tricky one! The cast describes their experience of playing through Acid Nerve's Death's Door and Jamie realizes that the cast needs controllers! We talk about the cute friends we made along the way in this surprisingly cozy souls-like. B-Side Recommendations: - A Perfect Getaway (Movie) - Jacob's Ladder (Movie) - Double Fine Psychodyssey…

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Navigating Short-Term Rental Regulations | Matt Curtis 1:05:19

1M ago1:05:19

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In this insightful episode, we welcome Matt Curtis, an expert in short-term rental regulations and local government interactions. Matt shares his remarkable journey, including his weight loss and professional transitions, that led him to work closely with local governments on vacation rental policies. He discusses the importance of creating balance…

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Episode #136 - Boiler suit Jemma, Bee s*x, Escape room, Great British Fake off, French Vocab test and much more! 1:29:16

26d ago1:29:16

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On this weeks show! Boiler suit Jemma Bee s*x Escape Room 100m sprint 80's Hammer Olympic pundits Great British Fake Off What was that building? French vocab test is back Casual Olympics watching Mudane task of the week Get in touch! - bwtbpod@gmail.com Say hello bwtbpod@gmail.com Join our Patreon for exclusive episodes and early access here! https…

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Oxenfree Makes Us Question Our Choices 1:16:09

1M ago1:16:09

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We highly recommend you play through the game before listening to this episode! This week we do a deep dive into the story of Night School Studio's supernatural adventure game, Oxenfree - no spoilers at first but we'll warn you when the time comes. This game had a lot to say and so did we! No B-side this week, as the main discussion went long. All …

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The French Cowboys' Unique Approach to Boutique Hospitality | Franklin Dusserre 1:02:24

1M ago1:02:24

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In this episode, we dive into a fascinating conversation with Franklin Dusserre, co-founder of French Cowboys. Franklin shares his journey from growing up in Paris and the U.S. to founding a unique hospitality brand that blends hotels with vacation rentals. We explore his experiences with WeWork, the creation of Outpost Capital, and how French Cowb…

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Episode #135 - Kids at the dentists, the splits, I want ailments, Olympics opening ceremony and more! 1:21:53

1M ago1:21:53

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We're in the middle of summer now and this episode is hot! The arguments about sausage BBQ's still roll on! On this weeks show: Dad smells Coil exploration Sausage BBQ (again!) I want Asthma! I want glasses! I want crutches Kids at the dentists Getting out of a helicopter The splits If I eat a full bag of flumps Fry up for tea Olympics opening cere…

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Game Dev Tycoon (Re)Makes History 49:15

1M ago49:15

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This week, the cast lives the bedroom game developer dream in Greenheart Games' smart, fun business simulator, Game Dev Tycoon! We compare our imaginary careers as video game developers, and discuss the gaming industry history we learned along the way. B-Side recommendations: - Vermintide 2 (Game) - Problemista (Movie) - Blood, Sweat & Pixels by Ja…

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Overcoming Adversity & Building The HubSpot for Hospitality | Nicolas Wegener 54:20

2M ago54:20

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In this compelling episode of Slick Talk, we dive deep into a heartfelt conversation with Nic, Co-Founder of SendSquared. Discover Nic’s inspiring journey from a challenging past to starting SendSquared in 2018 with his Co-Founder Roy. Nic shares his experiences at the VRMA executive summit in Boca Raton, the mission of SendSquared, and why it's kn…

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Episode #134 - Ex-directory, Terminator smith, Tombola, Crap school coat, new job old school and much more! 1:27:31

1M ago1:27:31

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Lots of talking points including! Ex-directory Terminator Smith Park improvements a Tombola Holding babies Jemma zones out School water fight Crap School coats Cultural review Abigails Party New Job Old School Koala handling Sausage BBQ feedback Get in touch! - bwtbpod@gmail.com Say hello bwtbpod@gmail.com Join our Patreon for exclusive episodes an…

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Paper Trail Folds Our Brains Up 51:48

1M ago51:48

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In our coziest episode yet, the cast discusses Newfangled Games' top-down paper-folding puzzle game Paper Trail! This game is simple yet challenging, and once again, brought our thoughts back to our mothers. FYI: We learned after recording that this game contains a pettable cat! B-Side recommendations: - Chained Together (Game) - Purple Kiss (Band)…

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Slick Talk & Other Updates with Producer, Kelsey Tran 42:01

2M ago42:01

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In this special recap episode of Slick Talk, Kelsey Tran (HFM Producer of Slick Talk) returns after her maternity leave, sharing her journey into motherhood and experiences of labor and delivery with host Wil Slickers. They discuss exciting updates within the Hospitality.FM network, including new hires, adding a European crew to Good Morning Hospit…

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Todd Kletter of Crane 27:11

2M ago27:11

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Crane came to life alongside America — and like America, it's had quite a challenging 2024. Actually, make that a few challenging years. This is actually the second episode of The Paper Fold covering Crane; my first dealt with its previous owner, Mohawk Fine Papers, having to move the entire Crane operation from its North Adams, Massachusetts, faci…

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Episode #133 - Chickpea, Sausage BBQ, to fold or not to fold, Strictly, Mundane task is back and more! 1:14:49

2M ago1:14:49

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A very tired but very interesting pod this week! Jemma is tired from the walk and Scott is just knackered! But Mundane task is back! Chickpea middle class Sausage BBQ To fold or not to fold Strictly controversy The big hike Swimming in a fun session Mundane Task is Bask Human hair! Nottingham News Quiz Get in touch! - bwtbpod@gmail.com Say hello bw…

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Moonlighter Puts Us in the Grindset 1:01:58

2M ago1:01:58

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This week, the cast discusses Digital Sun's surprisingly deep rogue-like/management sim Moonlighter! We describe the dungeon crawling and shopkeeping elements of the game and then Jamie has a surprise for the rest of the cast! B-Side recommendations: - Triangle/Triangle of Sadness (Movies) - Sur la Seine (Movie) - A Serious Man/Furiosa (Movies) Nex…

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Unveiling the Art of Luxury Hospitality | Rachel Alday 1:01:04

2M ago1:01:04

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This episode is extra special as we sit down with Rachel Alday to discuss her journey in the luxury vacation rental industry. We talk about the beginnings of Abode Luxury Rentals, the importance of authenticity, and how luxury and high-end services have evolved over the years. Rachel shares personal experiences about growing her business organicall…

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Episode #132 - Milkshake Freedom, Fingers, England, Jemma the Christian, Trump and more! 1:18:04

2M ago1:18:04

1:18:04

Broken fingers and broken dreams but it didn't stop us doing a great recording! England debrief Fingers Milkshake Freedom Icebreakers The prisoner Opposable thumbs Air Commas Punctuation special Fracture clinic Jemma the Christian Mr Worsley Trump shooting Splash landings Scott Feels Nothing Get in touch! - bwtbpod@gmail.com Say hello bwtbpod@gmail…

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BONUS: Insights from the Tech Landscape with Wes Smithe 47:24

2M ago47:24

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In this episode, the host welcomes Wes Smithe, co-founder and CEO at Direct, to discuss the evolving landscape of vacation rental management technology. The conversation covers Wes's personal journey in the industry, the challenges and innovations in property management systems (PMS), and the importance of data management. Wes also dives into the s…

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Spiritfarer is Our Favourite Mom Simulator 47:57

2M ago47:57

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For our first episode, we discuss the gameplay, vibes and themes of Thunder Lotus' Spiritfarer! Meet our cast and immediately get to know our thoughts on motherhood and death! B-Side recommendations: Battlestar Galactica Reboot (TV) Nimona (Movie) All Now - The Staves (Album) Next week we'll be playing Moonlighter!…

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Standardizing Vacation Rentals | Ashley Ching, Founder of Inhaven 49:24

2M ago49:24

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Join us in this insightful episode as Wil sits down with Ashley Ching, founder of Inhaven, to discuss her entrepreneurial journey from consulting at Deloitte to starting a pioneering business to standardize the vacation rental industry. Ashley shares her experiences, industry challenges, and the strategic steps Inhaven is taking to bring hotel-grad…

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Episode #131 - Blood on the carpet, Change, School groups, Producer Mum, Travel Hamlet and more! 1:44:33

2M ago1:44:33

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A bumper episode this week! The theme is change! All the usual nonsense, plus a fascinating interview with Amy Aston, who was on This Morning , for her journey with Ezcema and her quest to find better solutions! In the locker: French Scott Blood on the carpet Change is certain School group Anxiety Being comfortable The window Tour de France Chat cu…

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Annex Hotel's Expansion into the US with Ryan Killeen & Ben Hoffman 41:55

3M ago41:55

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Join us as we welcome back Ryan Killeen, co-founder of Annex Hotel, and introduce his partner, Ben Hoffman. In this episode, we dive deep into the Annex Hotel's expansion from Toronto into the US, specifically focusing on their new project in Palm Springs. Learn about their unique approach to merging the best elements of hospitality and tech, their…

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Episode #130 - Non Alcoholic booze, Middle ages weekend, Dad friend, Glasto, Euros and more! 1:26:28

2M ago1:26:28

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On this weeks pod! Non alcoholic booze Middle aged weekend Killing your partner Dad friend One salary? England euros SZA Sugababes Lateness gene Get in touch! - bwtbpod@gmail.com Say hello bwtbpod@gmail.com Join our Patreon for exclusive episodes and early access here! https://www.patreon.com/bwtbpod A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advert…

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