Best Plus 3 To Friendship Podcasts (2024)

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TFG Unbuttoned: Pepperoni, Porn, and Primates 22:09

6h ago22:09

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Some of our favorite brands— Hormel, Levi’s, Hasbro, and Starbucks—are paring down offerings to be more efficient and save money. By offering less options of a product it helps keep prices down for consumers. Then, the North Korean troops deployed to Russia and Ukraine have for the first time in their lives unfettered access to the world wide web. …

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Costco Kirkland Signature 2022 Napa Valley Red Blend Challenge (Napa vs. Bordeaux, Judgment of Paris) 51:42

35m ago51:42

51:42

We generally have pretty good luck with Kirkland wines, and we put our good fortune to the test in this episode by tasting the 2022 Napa Valley Red Blend vs. two other Bordeaux-style blends. How did the Kirkland wine do?!? Well . . . we don’t want to give too many spoilers, but let's just say that we gave it a fair shot. We also dig into what exact…

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A Night to Remember 49:26

2h ago49:26

49:26

Shop Talk this week features B2B Marketing and Sales expert Kevin Downey. Kevin shares insights about the power and skill of crafting and sending cold emails. But first, Tim and John discuss the election of Donald Trump and the “Era of Uncertainty” we are about to embark on. Donald Hings, the inventor of the Walkie Talkie is our Business Birthday. …

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TFG Unbuttoned: The Cleanest Restroom in the USA is Crowned 26:11

1d ago26:11

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A Maverik Convenience store is voted the best restroom in America for 2024 according to a Cintas survey. Cleanliness, visual appeal, and design were part of the criteria. But first, a regional Japanese High Court has ruled that the government’s policy against same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. Finally, a long-time church choir director is fired…

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Episode 143: Are Bread & Butter Wines Good? 51:25

7d ago51:25

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Bread & Butter Wines is one of the fastest growing wine brands in the United States, but does that mean they are any good? Even more importantly, are these wines worth the price? And because these wines rarely show up in the ratings and reviews of the major wine publications, we figured we’d do you a solid and share what we think. In this episode, …

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Mental Health Expert, Dr. Robb Mapou, Sets us Straight 45:59

4h ago45:59

45:59

Shop Talk this week features Dr. Robb Mapou. Robb is a long-time listener and had something to say about the topic of ADHD that we covered a few weeks back. Caught My Eye looks at a Brit that is trying to retrieve a Bitcoin hard drive, worth millions, from a landfill. Also, 1990’s Fitness Guru Susan Powter, wants to make a comeback after losing her…

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TFG Unbuttoned: Stupidity Incorporated 23:20

1d ago23:20

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Sex, drugs, and flip flops finally catch-up to former Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries. He and two others are charged with sex trafficking of young men while they ran the cool clothing brand. Then, an Australian woman is trapped in a crevice for 7 hours upside down, while trying to retrieve her phone. Did she ever get her phone after the rescue? Final…

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They Make Wine in Armenia?!? (SOMM: Cup of Salvation) 42:44

17d ago42:44

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Armenia may be the oldest wine making region in the world, and yet, have you ever had wine from Armenia? There are some good reasons why that may be, and probably most likely because when they were part of the Soviet Union, the government forced them to make fortified wines like brandy, and the winemaking industry was forced to go underground. Over…

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Aunt Barbara Cleans Up Tupperware Rumors 45:07

11d ago45:07

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Shop Talk this week features Tupperware Maven, Aunt Barbara. She joins us to clear up any rumors about the demise of Tupperware post-bankruptcy. Good news is you can still buy products from Aunt Barbara! And Tupperware lives! Caught My Eye looks at an article that predicts less chocolate this year for Halloween due to a cocoa shortage out of West A…

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TFG Unbuttoned: The Pentagon Rights a Wrong for LGB Service Members 24:10

8d ago24:10

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More than 800 LGB service members who were discharged under DADT—“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”—will now receive honorable discharges, the Department of Defense announced last week. (Trans individuals were not included as they were banned until recently from military service.) Then, Outfest, the long running Los Angeles LGBTQ film festival, is in financia…

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WTF is Furmint? (THE white wine from Hungary) 42:01

10d ago42:01

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It may have an odd sounding name, but Furmint is a wine we are delighted to add to our wine list! Hailing from Hungary, where it is often made into the famous sweet wine called Tokaj Asuz, dry Furmint is a crisp, refreshing, and yet medium bodied white wine that can give any classic white a run for its money. In this episode, we learn a bit about t…

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Getting Nothing but Static from Generation Z 48:37

13d ago48:37

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Shop Talk this week comes from Inc. Magazine. An article, based on a survey of almost 1,000 companies, finds that Gen Z is having some issues breaking into the workforce or staying on the job once hired. Caught My Eye reports on a hacked foul talking Ecovac. Also, a woman in Washington State gets overwhelmed by a gang of raccoons. Marion Donovan, t…

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TFG Unbuttoned: Delta Airlines Does Not Want to See Your Undies 23:04

15d ago23:04

23:04

The Human Rights Campaign is spending $2million in key states to get out the vote for Harris-Walz. Then, a study out of Finland finds that having a rough night’s sleep can affect you for up to a week. Finally, Delta Airlines has sent out a two-page memo to current and future flight attendants that underwear must be worn but not seen. Apple Podcasts…

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Minisode #15: Why Total Wine is Sus! 13:54

17d ago13:54

13:54

Look, Total Wine is big, it has a ton of wine (obvi), and it is often conveniently located, but we just are not convinced about Total Wine, and we do not enjoy shopping there. For a wine store that is so huge, the selection seems kind of crappy frankly. Why is that? In this podcast, we go into some depth into explaining why, and what some better al…

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CEOs Predict Remote Work Will be Dead in 3 Years 51:19

20d ago51:19

51:19

Shop Talk this week comes from Inc. Magazine. 80% of CEOs surveyed predict remote work will be dead in three years. Caught My Eye looks at two LA documentarians that are trying to contact the Pasadena Piss Bandit. Also, clean-up could soon begin on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—after $7.5 billion is raised for the five-year effort. BrianLamb, the…

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Public Relations spindoctor, Charlotte Sampson charms the boating world with colour and confidence. 55:40

1M ago55:40

55:40

Associate Director of McKenna Townsend, Charlotte Sampson, sat down with me at the Royal Thames Yacht Club, London, to chat about the vast landscape of marketing. We found common ground in attending the same university where Charlotte completed a Sports Leisure Marketing Degree. The experience to analyse partnerships with Ericcson, to focus on huma…

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TFG Unbuttoned: The Happiest States in America 26:35

23d ago26:35

26:35

A Pennsylvania school district thought it was a good idea to install viewing windows from the hallway into the trans/non-binary bathroom. The reason was supposedly to crack down on drug use, but many saw it as another anti-LGBTQ+ trope. Then, Wallet Hub released their list of the Happiest States in America. Listen to see who made the top ten. Final…

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Minisode #14: Is Sake Wine? 15:31

24d ago15:31

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Sake is often called rice wine, but is it actually wine?!? You may be surprised to find the answer! And for this minisode, we are joined by our daughter Marianna who you can find on Instagram at munch.with.mar! They have been making sake in Japan in the same way for more than 500 years, and there are 12 steps to making it, so, whether it is wine, b…

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The World’s Most Influential LGBTQ+ Business Leaders 42:34

1M ago42:34

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Shop Talk reveals Fortune Magazine’s list of the world’s most influential LGBTQ+ business leaders. Caught My Eye looks at an original copy of the US Constitution that was found in a file folder in North Carolina. Also, airlines are imposing a zero-tolerance policy with heavy fines for disruptive passengers. Marcus Urann, the Father of Ocean Spray a…

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TFG Unbuttoned: Egg Prices are About to Crack 23:07

30d ago23:07

23:07

A lesbian firefighter and paramedic may be awarded over $1 million for the constant bullying she endured while employed at the Kansas City, Missouri Fire Dept. Ageism and her female gender also played a part in the harassment. Then, it appears that the former first lady Melania Trump, won’t speak anywhere during campaign season without getting paid…

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Wallet Friendly Wine Reviews: Two Buck Chuck Sauvignon Blanc Challenge! 37:49

1M ago37:49

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Sauvignon Blanc is one of our very favorite wines because it is rarely ever anything other than good, and a lot of people feel that way as well, but in this episode we put that to the test by seeing if really inexpensive Sauvignon Blancs can be any good. And, we have some news for you people - while you can find some good inexpensive Sauvignon Blan…

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DEI Programs Still Under Pressure 48:45

1M ago48:45

48:45

Shop Talk covers the recent response from the HRC to recent anti-DEI pushback. Listener Bill from California sends us a sheet of $2 dollar bills. Caught My Eye looks at golf ball pollution, and the iconic voice of James Earl Jones being recreated using AI. Melville Bissell, inventor of the carpet sweeper, is our Business Birthday. Remember, Septemb…

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Exploring the world of boating through the lens of digital creator Ben Taylor 45:55

1M ago45:55

45:55

In this fireside chat (actually on a Rooftop in France in my casual look - had no idea Ben was going to video this, I suppise I should have guessed!), experienced media and digital creator Ben Taylor, shares how he manifested a career that was never on the list of possible jobs whilst at school. He shares with me some of the concepts and his contri…

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TFG Unbuttoned: Fridgescaping is a Thing 25:28

1M ago25:28

25:28

President Joe Biden has made history twice in the last month by being the first President to sit for an interview with an LGBTQ publication and appointing more Federal Judges than any other administration in US history. Thank you, Joe! Then, while the introduction of touch screen kiosks was supposed to take jobs away, the exact opposite has happene…

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WTF is Alicante Bouschet aka Garnacha Tintorera? 39:26

1M ago39:26

39:26

Did you know that most red wine grapes do not have red flesh? That is what makes teinturier grapes so unique, and why this is a great episode for expanding your wine knowledge and wine horizons. Alicante Bouschet, as would be appropriate, is one of those grapes. Derived from the French term for “dye” or “stain,” teinturier grapes have red flesh to …

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Just One More 42:59

1M ago42:59

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Shop Talk looks at the possibility that widespread shoplifting over the last few years at places like Target may have been overstated. Also, The Campbells Soup Company proposes a name change. Caught My Eye looks at a full-sized LEGO model of a McLarenP1 supercar that is drivable. Also, a mom dies in Wales while trying to win a marshmallow eating co…

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Forever Chemicals & The Importance Of Detoxing Our Homes 43:55

2M ago43:55

43:55

Heard about forever chemicals but still unsure what they are and how to avoid them? This week we break down some of the worst culprits and how to start detoxing your home to limit your exposure and consumption of these harmful chemicals! Plus, we share our experience trying out natural skincare alternatives, and share some recommendations. Don't fo…

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TFG Unbuttoned: AIDS Lifecycle Preps for its Final Ride in 2025 23:57

1M ago23:57

23:57

After 30 years and millions of dollars raised to fight HIV/AIDS, the AIDS Lifecycle 2025 will be the last year of the 500 mile plus ride. While the mission is still important the financials are becoming a challenge. But first, an anti-LGBTQ Christian Pastor, Jeffrey Smith, is arrested for groping a man in public at a North Carolina Walmart. Then, c…

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High QPR Pinot Noir #5! (Learning about Australia Pinot Noir) 43:58

1M ago43:58

43:58

In our ongoing mission to find high quality Pinot Noirs at reasonable prices, we bring you a taste of Australia and a discussion on where they can actually grow good Pinot Noir grapes in Australia, how warm climate regions like Australia and California try to deal with this grape that does better in cooler climates, and why Pinot Noir can be expens…

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How to Manage DOOM Piles in Your Home 50:22

2M ago50:22

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Shop Talk looks at the habit of DOOM—didn’t organize, only move—piles. Keeping them around may be a sign of depression or ADHD. Caught My Eye looks at the death of a Russian spy whale in Norway named Hvaldimir. Also, an aggrieved couple is spending over $400K to try to get reinstated in Disney’s “exclusive” Club33. Steve Ells, founder and CEO of Ch…

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Live from London with Joe Lynch, CEO of ICOMIA 59:55

2M ago59:55

59:55

Now I will admit, my travels around the world have seen me cross paths with many within and upon the fringes of the boating and marine industry, but this time I found myself in the same room as Joe, Lynch. The CEO of ICOMIA. His story starts when he was 6 years old, when his parents bought a boat and a book and during the summer of 1976 they took t…

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The Healing Benefits of Fasting & Our 40-hour Fast Experience! 53:29

2M ago53:29

53:29

Hey everyone! Ever wondered what an extended fast is like, or why people have started intermittent fasting? In this week's episode, Alex talks us through the ups and downs of her 40-hour fasting challenge! Plus, we dive into the benefits behind fasting for different lengths of time, and what might be best for you to get started.. Don't forget our g…

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TFG Unbuttoned: Author Stephen King Books Banned in Florida 23:55

2M ago23:55

23:55

Florida’s continued crusade to ban any books that can be construed to have adult content has included most of the body of work from famed author Stephen King. King commented that anytime elders do not want you to read something you need to find it—and read it! Then, new data from the recent census shows same sex male and female couples do not favor…

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Italian Wine Adventure #13: Arneis! (A hidden white wine gem from Piedmont, for Chardonnay lovers?) 36:42

2M ago36:42

36:42

Known as “little rascal” in the local Piemontese dialect, this unique Italian white wine is elegant, rich, and flavorful. We usually prefer our white wines to be crisp and acidic, but we really enjoyed this rounder wine, and we think that Chardonnay lovers may find this to be a good option. In this episode we explore just exactly what Arneis is, an…

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Coming Out at Work Can Lead to Discrimination 45:30

2M ago45:30

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Shop Talk looks at a Williams Institute study that concludes that LGBTQ people who come out at work face job discrimination as compared to those who stayed in the closet. Caught My Eye covers Quentin Tarantino’s pronouncement that he will not watch Toy Story 4. Also, a young man's ice cream stand is closed in Norwood, Mass., and a Wells Fargo emplo…

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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy & overcoming claustrophobia! Why we BELIEVE the hype! 44:20

2M ago44:20

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We're back, fresh from hyperbaric oxygen therapy and excited to tell you all about our experience! The good, the weird and the claustrophobia.. This week we explain what oxygen therapy is and how it works, highlighting its benefits for everyone, not just for athletes, celebrities, medical conditions. Also, Alex shares her personal challenge of bein…

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TFG Unbuttoned: You Break It, You Buy It 23:58

2M ago23:58

23:58

Lowe’s Home Improvement and Ford Motor Company are the latest targets in the far-right anti-DEI crusade. In some ways, it’s been a godsend for brands that were not serious about DEI and are using the threat of boycott as an excuse to move away from diversity initiatives. Social media influencer Art Bezrukavenko creates a gay AI thirst trap, and a c…

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Bordeaux Bargains #2! (Plus: how to figure out what grapes are in a Bordeaux wine) 38:26

2M ago38:26

38:26

Confused by how to tell what is in a Bordeaux wine? We feel you! It’s confusing because there are a wide variety of grapes and blends to be found in Bordeaux wines and they don’t usually tell you on the label, but we have some secrets to share about how you can start to figure it out. Also, we think that, whether you are a Cabernet Sauvignon lover …

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The GAP is Back 44:18

2M ago44:18

44:18

Shop Talk looks at a revived GAP brand thanks to pop star Troye Sivan and new leadership under Richard Dickson. Dickson was credited with modernizing Barbie at Mattel and is updating GAP, Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Athleta. Caught My Eye looks at Mister Softee and an odd product called Trumpy Trout. F. William Free, controversial ad executive i…

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'Friendship is like an anchor, providing strength, stability and support during turbulant times' a sailors safety with Suzy Chisholm 55:55

2M ago55:55

55:55

There is something soothing and special about being on or near the water. Whether it's seeing the vast horizon that opens up a whole world of endless possibilities, showing us there is always more to look forward to, or the gentle rocking of the waves against the shore line, resetting the sand to new, my travels have continued to open doors to the …

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TFG Unbuttoned: Visit Florida Puts Out the Unwelcome Mat to LGBTQ Travelers 22:31

2M ago22:31

22:31

Liquor brand Jack Daniels drops all DEI initiatives based on the threat of a boycott from far-right activist Robby Starbuck, who has been successful with getting Tractor Supply, John Deere, and Harley Davidson to back off DEI programs as reported here in the last few months. Then, VisitFlorida has removed the LGBTQ travel section from their website…

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Portuguese Wine Primer #1: Vinho Verde! 39:25

3M ago39:25

39:25

With just a few weeks of summer left, we have the perfect wine to ensure that you do not squander those last few precious days. Afterall, there are some wines that just scream summer, and Vinho Verde is at the top of the list. Hailing from Portugal, Vinho Verde is a light, crisp, easy drinking, crowd pleasing little spritzer. Yes, spritzer because …

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GLAAD Says LGBTQ Acceptance is Taking a Slide 52:02

2M ago52:02

52:02

Shop Talk looks at a recent GLAAD Accelerating Acceptance study that shows LGBTQ acceptance has taken a recent decline. The study believes the proliferation of anti-LGBTQ legislation in local jurisdictions if part of the reason for the decline. But first, Caught My Eye looks at Time Magazines Kids of Year and a pay to attend wedding. Joe Gebbia, co…

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The 'Friendship Hack' For A Longer Life & How To Biohack Your Partner! 42:30

3M ago42:30

42:30

Hey everyone! In this episode (which we had to re-record after a haunted studio session, no joke!) we dive into how social relationships can help us live longer and healthier, and also shape your goals and behaviours.. for better or worse! Plus, our tips for getting your partner or someone you know to start biohacking with you!! Take it from us, it…

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TFG Unbuttoned: Finders Keepers 24:17

3M ago24:17

24:17

A woman eats a dozen donuts delivered by mistake to her door. Her neighbors asked if she had seen the delivery, so to make amends, she gave them a gift card for dinner. Then an out queer woman found out she was banned for life from flying American Airlines—they claimed she had public sex with a man on a previous flight. The woman took to social med…

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Special Episode! Meet the (Wine) Makers #10: Kira Ballotta, Winemaker and Owner of Olivia Brion + Cantadora Wines! 49:38

2M ago49:38

49:38

Kira Ballotta not only makes highly rated and sought after wines (her wines have rated at 92+ with Wine Enthusiast), she is a storyteller who focuses on trailblazing women - and we have to admit, she is quite a trailblazer herself. She is a self-made winemaker and entrepreneur who focuses on sustainable wines, and you can hear her fascinating story…

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Fifty Nifty United States 48:18

3M ago48:18

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Shop Talk looks at all 50 states for you to decide your top and least favorite. But first, Caught My Eye looks at the French vaulter’s viral pole and a new Gen Z chewing gum trend to define your jawline. Also, an update on the Aldi brownies and other cooking chat. Audrey Geisel, President and CEO of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, is our Business Birthday. …

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Part 2: The Adventurous Tech Starter, Jasper Smith, turned designer of sustainable 'explorer vessels' Arksen Part 2 42:34

3M ago42:34

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Welcome back to Part 2 of my conversation with Jasper Smith. If you haven't heard Part 1 - go back and listen and this episode will make so much more sense. 'Without a healthy ocean, we don't have healthy humans'. That is the philosphy of today's guest, Jasper Smith, a design engineer who has previously build the worlds biggest online game play are…

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Grounding explained; How getting your feet dirty can reduce cardiovascular risk & Why you should start gratitude journaling! 45:00

3M ago45:00

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This week we discuss our two favourite G's - Grounding & Gratitude! In this episode, we share the science behind grounding, why we do it, and the reason this has become so challenging (but increasingly important) in modern life. Plus, our personal experiences with gratitude journalling and how it's more powerful than you think.. Don't forget - our …

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TFG Unbuttoned: Supermarket Sweep from 1991 Goes Viral 21:46

3M ago21:46

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Two contestants that billed themselves as business partners and set designers for plays on the 90’s game show, Supermarket Sweep, just celebrated 41 years together. A fan of the show was watching old reruns and tracked down the business partners and the story has gone viral. Then, the Harris/Walz Campaign is selling a camo style cap much to the cha…

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