The Lesbian Fiasco podcast

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Retailers are facing a rapidly evolving landscape where consumer expectations, AI advancements, and social media platforms like TikTok are redefining engagement. It feels like the holiday shopping season just ended, but when do retailers start planning for the next one, and some retailers already behind the curve for this season? Joining us today is Carey Cockrum, Director of Consulting at Cella by Randstad Digital, where she helps major brands and marketing teams optimize their strategies with data-driven insights, AI-powered content creation, and cutting-edge retail marketing trends. With the holidays just around the corner, she’s here to share what’s next for retail marketing, campaign optimization, and how brands can stay ahead in a hyper-competitive space. ABOUT CAREY COCKRUM Carey has been a part of the Creative Agency space for nearly 30 years. She has served as Designer, Creative Director, Creative Operations Lead and Agency Lead in both internal and external agencies (big and small). Carey has worked directly with C-suite stakeholders to understand organizational strategies that inform effective creative solutions. She is a bit of a data nerd and loves demonstrating results. Brands she’s supported include Fruit of the Loom, Wendy’s and Humana. In her free time, she enjoys going back to her creative roots through painting and drawing. She also spends her time improving upon the house she lives in today in Southern, MI - inside and out. RESOURCES Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

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This is a sapphic fiction story-telling podcast. The hosts, Nikki & Monte, read stories they have written but the other has not read. They email the stories after they begin recording so the other does not have a chance to read ahead. There are no rehearsals. Each episode is minimally edited for the listeners enjoyment. Episodes are posted on the 1st and 15th of each month. If you’re enjoying the podcast please follow, rate and share.

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The Lesbian Fiasco explicit

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59. OFF SCRIPT! 53:45

23 days ago53:45

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We go off the cuff with no scripts and no stories. Just a RAW, mostly unedited fiasco where the listeners get a lil peek into the real lives of The Lesbian Fiasco hosts.

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58. Les-B-Inn (Part 7) and WLEZ (Part 7) 26:12

5 weeks ago26:12

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Episode 58 is the thrilling finale episode for these 2 stories. Starting us off is Nikki ending the Les-B-Inn. So much drama has gone down in sapphic paradise, how will it end up for Nora? And the Inn?! Listen in, and stay tuned for the final show of your one and only lesbian radio station WLEZ by Monte! Bombshells were dropped on the last show by Casey; will the station survive as it hangs in the balance!? Find out!…

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57. Les-B-Inn (Part 6) and WLEZ (Part 6) 33:52

8 weeks ago33:52

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Episode 57 is about to crank up the drama. You'll be yelling, W ait, what just happened? Monte kicks it off with Les-B-Inn, diving back into exes chaos, but hold up, Nora's got her eye on someone new. Then Nikki's digging into history, both American and personal - and Cookie and Bubba? Totally blinsided.…

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56. Les-B-Inn (Part 5) and WLEZ (Part 5) 33:04

10 weeks ago33:04

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Les-B-INN, written by Nikki, has a dramatic twist that nobody sees coming. Then WLEZ, written by Monte, talks politics and radicalization!

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55. OFF SCRIPT!! 57:22

12 weeks ago57:22

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We go off the cuff with no scripts and no stories. Just a RAW, mostly unedited fiasco where the listeners get a lil peek into the real lives of The Lesbian Fiasco hosts.

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54. Les-B-Inn (Part 4) and WLEZ (Part 4) 29:33

14 weeks ago29:33

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We begin this episode with Les-B-INN, written by Monte. A magical revelation has Nora standing up for herself as two charming new guests check in. Serendipity is at work when someone else stops by at the perfect time. After that spellbinding story, Nikki starts stinking up the place. She has this “shit show” go terribly wrong in WLEZ. Cookie is clearly out of PTO and Casey makes a real mess of things after a conversation with Bubba that gives a little TMI.…

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53. Les-B-Inn (Part 3) and WLEZ (Part 3) 33:57

16 weeks ago33:57

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We begin this episode with Les-B-INN, written by Nikki. It’s the off season on the island and Nora is forced to confront her fears of loneliness, but an unexpected visitor shows up and has plans of their own. Then, written by Monte, WLEZ: The only all lesbian radio station, hits on current events and wowzers, do they speak their minds! Factoid: Each WLEZ episode has an improv portion, can you guess the part?…

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52. Les-B-INN (Part 2) and WLEZ (Part 2) 33:17

18 weeks ago33:17

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Happy New Year from The Lesbian Fiasco! Begin your year with two entertaining short stories. We start with Les-B-INN, a tale of two solo travelers hitting it off under a mysterious dancing sky... While they try to ignore the sounds coming from a frisky retirement group! Then WLEZ has a special guest who keeps the hosts roaring with laughter as she hits them with an onslaught of one liners. Laughing until they’re gasping, after Casey informs them of a juicy secret, and it’s not her gums!…

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51. Les-B-INN and WLEZ 37:19

21 weeks ago37:19

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We are excited to showcase 2 new stories to the Fiasco! First lets check into the Les-B-INN written by Nikki! A cozy little inn nestled away on an island inhabited by women that attracts lesbians from all over. The current owner Nora gets her share of interesting guests, and we will get to see it all unfold. Then, don't touch that dial! Listen to the second half written by Monte, WLEZ. A morning show on radio's lone lesbian radio station. Tune and be entertained by the banter of the radio personalites.…

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50. OFF SCRIPT! 44:05

23 weeks ago44:05

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50th episode special! We go off the cuff with no scripts and no stories. Just a RAW, unedited, celebratory fiasco where the listeners get a lil peek into the real lives of The Lesbian Fiasco hosts.

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49. Hush Hush (Part 9) and Les Sapphire (Chapter 9) 29:52

25 weeks ago29:52

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The boat is a-rockin' and who does Monte have a-knockin' in this final episode of Hush Hush? Listen and finally uncover the mystery! Then in the finale of Les Sapphire, written by Nikki, endings bring new beginnings. Grab your tissues for this tear jerker!

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48. Halloween Rumspringa! Story 1: EAT THE RICH (by Nikki), Story 2: Twilight, but not that Twilight (by Monte) 50:48

27 weeks ago50:48

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This episode is a break from our usual series. You will listen to two complete tales written by Monte and Nikki from beginning to end. Still unrehearsed, both stories are slightly longer and leave you with the satisfaction of closure at the end of each Rumspringa!

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47. Hush Hush (Part 8) and Les Sapphire (Chapter 8) 30:24

29 weeks ago30:24

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In this episode Nikki gets us started with Hush Hush, and it's not just the approaching storm getting this boat a rockin'! Then Monte rocks the Boobonarifica when Valvu unlocks a surprise hidden talent in this chapter of Les Sapphire.

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46. Hush Hush (Part 7) and Les Sapphire (Part 7) 33:34

31 weeks ago33:34

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Things start out hot n' steamy in this episode of Hush Hush, written by Monte, when Holiday plays a little tonsil hockey with someone she's been pining over since the beginning. These two get past second base but is it really who Holiday thinks it is? Then, written by Nikki, Les Sapphire takes us on a wild ride. The Doctor and Valvu must fight their way back to the castle and Dr. Lingus takes a blow to the heart, leading her to an extraction that could mean the end for this hero.…

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45. Hush Hush (Part 6) and Les Sapphire (Chapter 6) 35:53

33 weeks ago35:53