# today joined — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 10 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover today joined. Page: Feed: --- ## [Target Taps Wellness, AI Personalizes Food, Sports Become AI-Proof](https://fittinsider.libsyn.com/target-taps-wellness-ai-personalizes-food-sports-become-ai-proof) _2026-08-20 · Fitt Insider_ August 20, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Target adds 4,600 new food items in a grocery overhaul leaning into discovery and emerging brands, targeting over $2B in growth over the next few years SUMMITS and Hyphen combine nutrition software with automated makelines to personalize institutional food service using wearable and sleep data… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fittinsider/129_-_FI_Daily_Brief.mp3?dest-id=1477619) ## [Neko Expands, Happy Health Raises, Sequel Taps WNBA Star](https://fittinsider.libsyn.com/neko-expands-happy-health-raises-sequel-taps-wnba-star) _2026-08-19 · Fitt Insider_ August 19, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Neko Health opens its first US clinic in SoHo on September 24 after building a 25,000-person waitlist, following a $700M raise and Amazon Health hire Happy Health raises $75M to expand its FDA-cleared smart ring beyond sleep diagnostics into physician-guided care for obesity and hypertension… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fittinsider/128_-_FI_Daily_Brief.mp3?dest-id=1477619) ## [Purely Elizabeth Get Acquired, Women's Sports Surge, Gen Z Stays In](https://fittinsider.libsyn.com/purely-elizabeth-get-acquired-womens-sports-surge-gen-z-stays-in) _2026-08-18 · Fitt Insider_ August 18, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Ferrero Group acquires Purely Elizabeth, the wellness food brand that more than doubled sales in two years, following its $3.1B WK Kellogg deal Women's sports viewership hits 28.6B minutes in H1 2026, up 18%, as ad spend rises 120% and sponsor valuations surge across the WNBA, NWSL, and LPGA… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fittinsider/127_-_FI_Daily_Brief.mp3?dest-id=1477619) ## [#577- Andrew Cotton, Burlew's Butt Frog, and Badminton and Chill](https://verbalshenaniganspodcast.podbean.com/e/577-andrew-cotton-burlews-butt-frog-and-badminton-and-chill/) _2026-08-17 · Verbal Shenanigans_ He swapped fixing pipes in North Devon for towing into 80-foot avalanches of water in Nazaré, Portugal. He's a Red Bull big-wave charger, a disaster survivor, and one of the toughest surfers on Earth. Today, Andrew Cotton joins us on the show to discuss all things surfing, his road to becoming a professional, and the reality of life as a big wave surfer. A great interview with a great guy. Check… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/33c4w3d5v39ywpv3/577_mixdown.mp3) ## [Profit First Featuring Mike Michalowicz and Shawn Van Dyke](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howtohardscape/episodes/Profit-First-Featuring-Mike-Michalowicz-and-Shawn-Van-Dyke-e3ng86n) _2026-08-17 · Michael Pletz · How to Hardscape_ Today we have authors Mike Michalowicz and Shawn Van Dyke talking about Profit First as a methodology for contractors among other topics. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cycle CPA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d017248/podcast/play/124313239/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-17%2F760d81a9-966f-4c4a-73aa-54a10cd2a37f.mp3) ## [352. Chris Kiple, CEO of Solius Labs](https://fittinsider.libsyn.com/352-chris-kiple-ceo-of-solius-labs) _2026-08-17 · Fitt Insider_ Today, I'm joined by Chris Kiple, CEO of Solius Labs. A decade in development, Solius's FDA-cleared UVB light therapy device personalizes dosage by skin type, aiming to replicate the benefits of sunlight while minimizing carcinogenic risk. In this episode, we discuss sunlight as a foundational pillar of health and longevity. We also cover: Why sun avoidance is deadlier than smoking Designing a… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fittinsider/352_-_Solius.mp3?dest-id=1477619) ## [Chris Hartwell on DO NO HARM](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/episodes/Chris-Hartwell-on-DO-NO-HARM-e3ng739) _2026-08-17 · Following Films · Following Films Podcast_ Welcome back to the Following Films Podcast. We’ve all spent time in the healthcare system, whether it’s sitting in a sterile waiting room or trying to navigate a bureaucratic nightmare for a loved one. It’s a system run by people who are constantly expected to be flawless, even when they’re completely running on empty. That brings us to today's film, Do No Harm. The movie follows Sam Yeong,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6f3329c/podcast/play/124312105/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-16%2F6dbb3161-800e-85b7-99ec-384b1457303b.mp3) ## [Healthcare Costs Rise, Regenerative Food Grows, Lilly Cracks Down](https://fittinsider.libsyn.com/healthcare-costs-rise-regenerative-food-grows-lilly-cracks-down) _2026-08-14 · Fitt Insider_ August 14, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: JG Wentworth survey finds 92% of US adults have delayed or abandoned medical care due to cost, creating an opening for lower-cost consumer health models Regenerative farming products hit $2B in annual US retail sales as 40 global food companies sign onto an initiative tying sourcing to soil… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fittinsider/126_-_Fitt_Insider_Daily_Brief.mp3?dest-id=1477619) ## [Oura Signs Tennis Stars, Viome Acquires Circulate, Clair Partners with Mayo Clinic](https://fittinsider.libsyn.com/oura-signs-tennis-stars-viome-acquires-circulate-clair-partners-with-mayo-clinic) _2026-08-13 · Fitt Insider_ August 13, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Viome acquires Circulate Health, launching Viome Pro and adding treatment capability to its diagnostics and nutrition platform across 200+ clinics Clair Health partners with Mayo Clinic Platform\_Accelerate to clinically validate its continuous hormone and symptom monitoring wearable, launching… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fittinsider/125_-_FI_Daily_Brief.mp3?dest-id=1477619) ## [Hims Preps Peptides, Abbott Syncs with Google, Amazon Targets Pharma](https://fittinsider.libsyn.com/hims-preps-peptides-abbott-syncs-with-google-amazon-targets-pharma) _2026-08-12 · Fitt Insider_ August 12, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Hims CEO Andrew Dudum says the company plans to offer approved peptides by year-end, leveraging 19% subscriber growth to 2.9 million as a distribution channel Abbott's Lingo glucose data integrates with Google Health's AI Coach, joining Abbott's Whoop investment and Lilly's Oura stake in the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fittinsider/124_-_FI_Daily_Brief.mp3?dest-id=1477619) ## [Build with the cheapest GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/geXtgdqxEGZ7) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Deployed a live API in minutes; one user spent under $10. ## [AI Hacks a Gym, AG1 Launches Gummies, Avocado Oil Gets Exposed](https://fittinsider.libsyn.com/ai-hacks-a-gym-ag1-launches-gummies-avocado-oil-gets-exposed) _2026-08-11 · Fitt Insider_ August 11, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: An AI agent booking a gym class found a vulnerability and bypassed the system unprompted, signaling wellness platforms need to build for AI agents alongside humans AG1 launches Essentials Gummies packing 50 vitamins and minerals, diversifying beyond greens powder as it hunts for its next… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fittinsider/123_-_FI_Daily_Brief.mp3?dest-id=1477619) ## [Where Budgeting Can Fail You: Cost-Based vs Market Pricing](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howtohardscape/episodes/Where-Budgeting-Can-Fail-You-Cost-Based-vs-Market-Pricing-e3n69kt) _2026-08-10 · Michael Pletz · How to Hardscape_ Today I talk about where budgeting can fail your pricing with Cost-Based vs Market Pricing. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cycle CPA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knowledge Tree… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d017248/podcast/play/123987037/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-9%2Ffdf1d269-83a1-9349-ee8b-63d8f549b3ae.mp3) ## [351. Miranda Nover, Co-founder & CEO of Fort](https://fittinsider.libsyn.com/351-miranda-nover-co-founder-ceo-of-fort) _2026-08-10 · Fitt Insider_ Today, I'm joined by Miranda Nover, co-founder & CEO of Fort. The first wearable designed specifically for strength training, Fort uses motion and optical sensors to detect exercises, track physiological impact, and provide recovery insights. In this episode, we discuss scaling strength intelligence. We also cover: Fort's 12–24-month roadmap Why nobody has solved strength training Early EMG and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fittinsider/351_-_Fort.mp3?dest-id=1477619) ## [Bank of America Spends $250M on GLP-1s, Peloton Turns a Profit, Planet Fitness Slows](https://fittinsider.libsyn.com/bank-of-america-spends-250m-on-glp-1s-peloton-turns-a-profit-planet-fitness-slows) _2026-08-07 · Fitt Insider_ August 7, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Bank of America spends $250M+ annually on GLP-1s, roughly 13% of its healthcare budget, as employers reframe the drugs as a productivity investment Peloton posts its first-ever annual net profit after a years-long turnaround, though weaker guidance on soft hardware demand sent shares lower… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fittinsider/122_-_FI_Daily_Brief.mp3?dest-id=1477619) ## [C. Kim Miles on the Netflix Reboot of Little House on the Praire](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/episodes/C--Kim-Miles-on-the-Netflix-Reboot-of-Little-House-on-the-Praire-e3n2n07) _2026-08-06 · Following Films · Following Films Podcast_ Welcome back to the Following Films Podcast. I'm your host, and today we are talking about a show that probably sounds like a strange candidate for a modern streaming reboot, until you actually look at how they made it. When Netflix announced a new take on "Little House on the Prairie," a lot of people reasonably expected a soft, nostalgic retread of the 1970s TV series. Instead, the 2026 reboot… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6f3329c/podcast/play/123869639/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-6%2Fc277dcfb-23f3-5b89-51aa-523e8bbb4428.mp3) ## [Running Goes Luxury, Hinge Enters GI Care, Dwyane Wade Backs THC Drinks](https://fittinsider.libsyn.com/running-goes-luxury-hinge-enters-gi-care-dwyane-wade-backs-thc-drinks) _2026-08-06 · Fitt Insider_ August 6, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: Hinge Health acquires Cylinder Health for $105M, expanding into gastrointestinal care to become a multi-condition platform across interconnected chronic conditions Dwyane Wade partners with Cann to launch a low-dose THC beverage inspired by his golf routine, joining athletes betting on… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fittinsider/121_-_FI_Daily_Brief.mp3?dest-id=1477619) ## [P&G Buys Thorne, Cleveland Clinic Delivers by Drone, World1 Reinvents Sports](https://fittinsider.libsyn.com/pg-buys-thorne-cleveland-clinic-delivers-by-drone-world1-reinvents-sports) _2026-08-05 · Fitt Insider_ August 5, 2026: Your daily rundown of health and wellness news, in under 5 minutes. Today's top stories: P&G acquires supplement maker Thorne for $3.8B, adding the practitioner-trusted brand to a portfolio that includes Metamucil and Wonderbelly Cleveland Clinic launches the first long-term drone prescription delivery program at a US health system, partnering with Zipline as healthcare competes on… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/fittinsider/120_-_FI_Daily_Brief.mp3?dest-id=1477619) ## [The I Am a Hardscaper Story](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howtohardscape/episodes/The-I-Am-a-Hardscaper-Story-e3mtt7h) _2026-08-03 · Michael Pletz · How to Hardscape_ Today I talk about my story from starting in the industry working for a supplier in 2007 to doing projects on the side to eventually starting Ever After Landscaping, How to Hardscape, and I Am a Hardscaper. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cycle… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d017248/podcast/play/123712177/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-3%2F8b9b1b93-c80d-1ab1-6572-3ae2e962f566.mp3) ## [#576- Keith "The Rockstar" Richardson, Nancy Pantsies, and the Mysteries of FUN weekend](https://verbalshenaniganspodcast.podbean.com/e/576-keith-the-rockstar-richardson-nancy-pantsies-and-the-mysteries-of-fun-weekend/) _2026-08-02 · Verbal Shenanigans_ This week's guest is an absolute warrior who has logged over thirty professional MMA fights, served his country in the United States Marine Corps, and went on an absolute tear in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship to capture the World Bantamweight Title. Whether he’s trading bare-knuckle shots in the Squared Circle or reflecting on life outside the ring, he’s as real and authentic as they come. We… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tgwdb9b7hs6388ya/576_mixdown.mp3) ## [5 Years of Horror Stories](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howtohardscape/episodes/5-Years-of-Horror-Stories-e3miq9l) _2026-07-27 · Michael Pletz · How to Hardscape_ Today we round up the best of 5 years worth of hardscape business owner horror stories from not getting paid, to getting sued, to losing everything in a shop fire. This episode features all of that and much more. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cycle… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d017248/podcast/play/123348725/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-26%2F2b4998d0-fa97-9213-57ca-6afb45f59bd5.mp3) ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/B3982lloGyJd) _2026-07-27 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [James Kniest on The Devil's Mouth and Tess & The Details Cover of Scattered by Green Day](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/episodes/James-Kniest-on-The-Devils-Mouth-and-Tess--The-Details-Cover-of-Scattered-by-Green-Day-e3mijq7) _2026-07-27 · Following Films · Following Films Podcast_ On today's episode, I'm chatting with cinematographer James Kniest about his work on the upcoming Amazon original film, The Devil's Mouth . The setup is classic survival horror: a group of college friends on a Thailand trip end up trapped in submerged caves. There's a dangerous predator in the water with them, and all their ugly personal baggage and past conflicts start bubbling up while they try… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6f3329c/podcast/play/123342087/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-26%2Fb3bca2b4-33b5-7329-c731-0c49e7e7aa1d.mp3) ## [#575- David Watson, The King of the Jail, and The Buttcheek Canon](https://verbalshenaniganspodcast.podbean.com/e/575-david-watson-the-king-of-the-jail-and-the-buttcheek-canon/) _2026-07-26 · Verbal Shenanigans_ Today on Verbal Shenanigans, we’re joined by David Watson, the founder of Redemption Club. After serving nearly a decade behind bars across three different countries, David took absolute ownership of his failures, completely overhauled his mindset, and walked out to build a brand centered on second chances, accountability, and continuous growth. With an upcoming documentary and movie, this isn't… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5hgvcf85pvzn8fvp/575_mixdown.mp3) ## [Double Danger on EVIL DEAD BURN and How to Win a Free Copy of OBSESSION](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/episodes/Double-Danger-on-EVIL-DEAD-BURN-and-How-to-Win-a-Free-Copy-of-OBSESSION-e3mduod) _2026-07-22 · Following Films · Following Films Podcast_ Hey everyone, welcome back to the Following Films Podcast. Before we get into today’s show, do me a quick favor: if you’re enjoying what we're doing here, take two seconds to leave us a review, hit that subscribe button, and send this episode to a friend who loves movies. It really helps us out and keeps the lights on. This week’s episode is brought to you by the folks at Universal Pictures Home… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6f3329c/podcast/play/123189453/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-22%2Fb7d27ed0-b7c9-cb55-a457-229acae92f76.mp3) ## [Wanting to Adopt AI Is Not a Problem But Lack of AI Fluency in Commercial Teams Is](https://audioboom.com/posts/8930721) _2026-07-22 · Revenue Hub · Revenue Hub_ Everyone in hospitality is talking about AI - but is your hotel's commercial operation actually ready for it? In this episode of the AI Reality Check Series, I talk with Nicole Adair, Product leader at FLYR Hospitality, to cut through the hype and get honest about what “AI ready” really means for hotel revenue, marketing, distribution, sales, and GM teams. Nicole breaks down the gaps hotels rarely… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8930721.mp3?modified=1784650660&sid=4991407&source=rss) ## [Why Problematic Hotels Can Be The Most Valuable for AI to Learn From](https://audioboom.com/posts/8930720) _2026-07-22 · Revenue Hub · Revenue Hub_ Welcome to the next instalment of our AI Reality Check series, where we ask a simple question: if you're running a rubbish hotel, will AI actually make it a great one? 🤖🏨 In this conversation, I talk with Fulvio Giannetti, CEO of Lybra Tech, to explore why AI acts as an accelerator, magnifying whatever is already working (or already broken) inside a hotel's commercial operation. 🔑 In This… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8930720.mp3?modified=1784650578&sid=4991407&source=rss) ## [The Question Every Hotel Skips Before Buying AI (It's Not About the Software)](https://audioboom.com/posts/8930691) _2026-07-21 · Revenue Hub · Revenue Hub_ 🏨📈🔍 AI won't turn a badly-run hotel into a great one - it'll just show everyone how badly it's being run. In this episode I talk with Tomasz Leszczynski of BEONx to unpack what "AI readiness" actually means for a hotel commercial team, and why most operators are asking the wrong first question. ✅ Why data quality, not software, is the real foundation for AI success ✅ The "empty process" trap -… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8930691.mp3?modified=1784646258&sid=4991407&source=rss) ## [100 Free Employees, 24/7: The AI Readiness Test for Hotels](https://audioboom.com/posts/8930690) _2026-07-21 · Revenue Hub · Revenue Hub_ AI won't make a rubbish hotel a good hotel - it will just expose the cracks faster. In this episode, I talk with Kris Glabinski of Aggregate Intelligence to unpack what genuine AI-readiness looks like for hotels and hotel groups, and why most commercial operations aren't there yet. Kris explains why data is actually the easy part to fix - and why process and people are where AI adoption really… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8930690.mp3?modified=1784646238&sid=4991407&source=rss) ## [Repeat Business Through Small Projects](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howtohardscape/episodes/Repeat-Business-Through-Small-Projects-e3m9obf) _2026-07-20 · Michael Pletz · How to Hardscape_ Today we talk about repeat business by taking on small projects and increasing the quantity of clients you take on which can snowball word of mouth leads, repeat business, and your brand. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cycle… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d017248/podcast/play/123051823/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-20%2Fc1ee5d8c-8680-22f3-41a8-d08ff275fab2.mp3) ## [#574- Kaleo Wassman of Pepper, Hanksgiving, and Broke Ordinary Middle Aged Turtles](https://verbalshenaniganspodcast.podbean.com/e/574-kaleo-wassman-of-pepper-hanksgiving-and-broke-ordinary-middle-aged-turtles/) _2026-07-18 · Verbal Shenanigans_ Our next guest is an absolute titan of the reggae-rock scene, a community builder, and a man whose voice has served as the ultimate soundtrack to summer for over twenty-five years. As the co-founder and charismatic frontman of Pepper, he helped pioneer a massive, high-energy 'Kona dub-rock' sound that exported Hawaiian sunshine straight to global festival stages. But he’s also a musical visionary… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/j84ezh5bayezcszf/574_mixdown.mp3) ## [Lillian Carrier and Lauren Meyering on Horsegirls Plus an Obsession Giveaway](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/episodes/Lillian-Carrier-and-Lauren-Meyering-on-Horsegirls-Plus-an-Obsession-Giveaway-e3m7gq0) _2026-07-17 · Following Films · Following Films Podcast_ Before we get into things, this week’s episode is brought to you by the folks at Universal Pictures Home Video to celebrate their release of Obsession . They’ve been kind enough to give us a copy to pass along to one of you. If you want to get your hands on it, we're running a quick giveaway. Just send an email over to editor@followingfilms.com with the subject line "I want Obsession" and tell us… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6f3329c/podcast/play/122978560/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-17%2F78b6953b-62cc-ee55-5206-b0584dac96c3.mp3) ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/whufCbRXEfWK) _2026-07-17 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [Boxing Combos are Information-Driven w/ Adam Haniver](https://www.combatlearning.com/p/boxing-combos-are-information-driven) _2026-07-17 · Josh Peacock · Teaching Martial Arts by Combat Learning_ Effective boxing combos can’t be taught. They emerge to solve striking-specific scoring problems as a function of interaction between opponents. This is also why mitt work is useless for developing perceptual motor skill. We also discuss how even defense is an active process, like offense. This is why the constraints-led approach is the best way to facilitate rich information-driven practice via… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207092391/48e62d0739f9491442e2fa1864d1dd59.mp3) ## [Why The Data Accuracy Problem Quickly Becomes an AI Process Problem](https://audioboom.com/posts/8928962) _2026-07-16 · Revenue Hub · Revenue Hub_ AI is everywhere in hospitality right now - but is your hotel actually ready for it, or are you just bolting new tech onto old problems? In this episode, I talk with Peter Brauer of Get Into More ( https://www.getintomore.com/ ) to break down what genuine AI-readiness looks like for hotels and hotel groups. We dig into the three things that matter more than any tool: your people, your data, and… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8928962.mp3?modified=1784215338&sid=4991407&source=rss) ## [Is Your Hotel Ready for AI or Are You About to Automate Broken Processes?](https://audioboom.com/posts/8928864) _2026-07-16 · Revenue Hub · Revenue Hub_ Is your hotel actually ready for AI - or are you about to automate broken processes even faster? In this episode, I talk with Willem Rabsztyn, CEO of Bookboost, to unpack what AI readiness really means for hotels and hotel groups. From data silos to security guardrails to spotting genuine AI value versus pitch-deck buzzwords, Willem breaks down the foundations every property needs before deploying… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8928864.mp3?modified=1784199046&sid=4991407&source=rss) ## [1: AI Can’t Fix Ineffective People, Tools or Processes, But Will Magnify Any Problems](https://audioboom.com/posts/8928454) _2026-07-15 · Revenue Hub · Revenue Hub_ In this episode, Trevor Grant sits down with Firas Moolla from HotelIQ ( www.hoteliq.io ) to unpack what “AI readiness” actually looks like in hotel commercial operations, why data quality quietly underpins everything, and why the smartest hoteliers fix their fundamentals before they buy another tool. They cover the “three-legged stool” of people, tools, and processes, why geographic source market… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8928454.mp3?modified=1784119326&sid=4991407&source=rss) ## [AI Isn't a Magic Fix for Hotel Marketing, But It Is Changing the Rules](https://audioboom.com/posts/8928452) _2026-07-15 · Revenue Hub · Revenue Hub_ or the last couple of years, AI has been sold to the hotel industry as a silver bullet. In a recent conversation with Tristan Heaword of digital marketing agency three&six , one of our Expert Partners, I put that assumption to the test - and the answer was refreshingly honest: AI won't fix a broken hotel. It will amplify whatever is already there, good or bad. ────────────────────────────── 🔗… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8928452.mp3?modified=1784119200&sid=4991407&source=rss) ## [#573-Rochelle Okoye Returns, Klopp Klopp Fizz Fizz, and Skin Tag Fishing](https://verbalshenaniganspodcast.podbean.com/e/573-rochelle-okoye-returns-klopp-klopp-fizz-fizz-and-skin-tag-fishing/) _2026-07-13 · Verbal Shenanigans_ Of all the stunts she has done, our next guest most insane feat is probably coming back on the show. She is a former world-class gymnast, a former fighter, a champion fitness competitor, and an elite stunt performer. From throwing punches in and X-Men, to surviving apocalyptic chaos in Fear the Walking Dead, she is a true master of cinematic violence and high-stakes choreography. Stunt woman… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jf4sgv4j7k5pqm8e/573_mixdown.mp3) ## [When Employees Ask for Raises with George Urvari of KTC](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howtohardscape/episodes/When-Employees-Ask-for-Raises-with-George-Urvari-of-KTC-e3lrdps) _2026-07-13 · Michael Pletz · How to Hardscape_ Today we are joined by George Urvari of Oriole Landscaping and ⁠Knowledge Tree Consulting⁠ to talk about giving raises to employees, when to do it, and how to handle certain circumstances when employees ask for raises. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cycle… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d017248/podcast/play/122582268/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-9%2F0cd5b750-ccaf-e8a9-6c4c-847099ac4eff.mp3) ## [One Thing You Know Now Mashup Episode](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howtohardscape/episodes/One-Thing-You-Know-Now-Mashup-Episode-e3lmrqg) _2026-07-06 · Michael Pletz · How to Hardscape_ Today we have a mashup episode from past guests answering a question we ask every business owner that has been on the podcast. That question is, what is one thing you know now that you wish you knew from the very beginning? This can be personal or business related, so the answers vary from our past guests. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cycle… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d017248/podcast/play/122432784/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-6%2F461ab491-8ca0-3c3d-5d49-8c189a1e0ed0.mp3) ## [#572- The July 4th Father's Day Special](https://verbalshenaniganspodcast.podbean.com/e/572-the-july-4th-fathers-day-special/) _2026-07-03 · Verbal Shenanigans_ Who’s your daddy? Well we got three contestants who will be fighting to show you which Father Know’s Best. It’s Verbal Shenanigans first ever Father Day game (yeah we know it’s the 4th of July…sorry). Burlew pits Scott, Dom, and Harry in a game that test’s their knowledge in mulch, confess their sins as naughty children, and crack dad jokes amongst this gauntlet to prove who is the #1 Dad. In… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/reauhz3rrc75c83q/572_mixdown.mp3) ## [E178: James Lumumba - Don't Be Afraid to Talk](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/colm-doolan/episodes/E178-James-Lumumba---Dont-Be-Afraid-to-Talk-e3lj57l) _2026-07-03 · Colm Doolan · Sober Mess Podcast_ James Lumumba joins The Sober Mess Podcast for an honest conversation about mental health, vulnerability, healing, and the power of speaking openly. We explore resilience, recovery, and why meaningful conversations can change lives. Be sure to check out James' podcast, Don't Be Afraid to Talk, and follow him on Instagram: @dontbeafraidtotalk [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22c0d0c4/podcast/play/122311349/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-2%2F427259477-44100-2-5b2082d482c96.m4a) ## [Fix your fundamentals first 👷🏻‍♂️AI can't recommend what it can't find 🔍👀](https://audioboom.com/posts/8923046) _2026-07-02 · Revenue Hub · Revenue Hub_ AI is changing how travellers discover and book hotels — but is your property actually set up to take advantage of it? In this episode, I talk with hotel SEO and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) specialist Stephanie Smith of Cogwheel to break down what hoteliers need to get right before chasing the AI hype. From content and reviews to persona-led marketing, MCP connections, and why ROAS is the… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8923046.mp3?modified=1782918947&sid=4991407&source=rss) ## [AI Amplifies What Works 💪🏻 It Doesn't Fix What's Broken ⛓️‍💥](https://audioboom.com/posts/8923042) _2026-07-02 · Revenue Hub · Revenue Hub_ Are hotels getting seduced by AI promises before they've sorted the basics? In this conversation, digital acquisition expert Hicham Benyebdri of Userguest , cuts through the hype - explaining why no amount of AI-powered advertising will save a hotel with a broken booking path, weak conversion rate, or poor reviews. We also get into how hotels can realistically compete with OTAs on their own turf,… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8923042.mp3?modified=1782919168&sid=4991407&source=rss) ## [Selling and Installing Features Masterclass (Lighting, Fire, Water, Radiant Heating, and Artificial Turf)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howtohardscape/episodes/Selling-and-Installing-Features-Masterclass-Lighting--Fire--Water--Radiant-Heating--and-Artificial-Turf-e3lcqb7) _2026-06-29 · Michael Pletz · How to Hardscape_ Today we have a Selling and Installing Features Masterclass rounding up 5 past episodes on Lighting, Gas Fire Features, Water Features, Radiant Snow Melt Systems, and Artificial Turf. We talk about selling, installing, maintenance, and more in these episodes. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cycle… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d017248/podcast/play/122103591/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-28%2F59604a59-93d5-ea5a-6c87-ce98f5b5d968.mp3) ## [#571-Allan Trautman, The Good Work of Arsonists, and Tweezing Dog Teets](https://verbalshenaniganspodcast.podbean.com/e/571-allan-trautman-the-good-work-of-arsonists-and-tweezing-dog-teets/) _2026-06-27 · Verbal Shenanigans_ Our guest keeps yelling for Brains…but he ain’t gonna find any with our two hosts. This week the gang brings on actor Allan Trautman to talk about working with Jim Henson and the Muppets, his acting career, and performing as the legendary Tarman in Return of the Living Dead. Incredible acting career and an entertaining interview this week on the podcast. Check it out! Burlew talks about arson, the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tr2t8huaebg4s3y5/571_mixdown.mp3) ## [Jeffrey Scott Collins on Above The Line](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/episodes/Jeffrey-Scott-Collins-on-Above-The-Line-e3lao8r) _2026-06-26 · Following Films · Following Films Podcast_ Welcome back to The Following Films Podcast . Before we get into it, if you like what we do here and want to help the show grow, please take a quick second to subscribe . And if you’re feeling extra generous, leave us a review on whatever platform you're listening on—it seriously goes a long way and helps other movie lovers find us. Today we are talking about Above the Line , a film that hits… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6f3329c/podcast/play/122035931/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-26%2Fe194b2b0-ccec-2bdc-5d5f-15dcbb764f55.mp3) ## [Rock Burwell on Obsession](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/episodes/Rock-Burwell-on-Obsession-e3l6qra) _2026-06-23 · Following Films · Following Films Podcast_ Welcome back to the Following Films Podcast! I’m your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are taking a look at the sonic landscape of the summer’s breakthrough film hit film. Joining me on the show is Rock Burwell. He is the brilliant mind behind the dread-inducing score for the hit psychological thriller Obsession , which originally blew audiences away during the Midnight Madness program at the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6f3329c/podcast/play/121907498/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-23%2F6e1d49dc-0349-13d7-25dc-a12b68e29226.mp3) ## [My ENTIRE Sales Process](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howtohardscape/episodes/My-ENTIRE-Sales-Process-e3l3b9q) _2026-06-22 · Michael Pletz · How to Hardscape_ Today we talk about my entire sales process from getting leads, to prequalifying, to educating, to the consultation, to the proposal, to accepting and completing the project. Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cycle… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/d017248/podcast/play/121793274/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-21%2F1591f5bc-d1c9-abab-f5e6-9761be799f4a.mp3) ## [#570-Paul Leary of the Butthole Surfers, Toothgrindr. and Shitty Gallagher](https://verbalshenaniganspodcast.podbean.com/e/570-paul-leary-of-the-butthole-surfers-toothgrindr-and-shitty-gallagher/) _2026-06-21 · Verbal Shenanigans_ Our guest this week is a foundational architect of alternative rock and one of the most wonderfully unhinged guitar heroes to ever pick up the instrument. As the co-founder and lead guitarist of the legendary, boundary pushing Butthole Surfers, he spent the 80s and 90s melting brains with his chaotic, psychedelic riffs and timeless tracks like 'Pepper.' But his genius didn't stop on stage—behind… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bpuwuxfpidgk7jgc/570_mixdown.mp3) ## [E177: Jonathan Miller – Leadership, Growth & Human Potential](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/colm-doolan/episodes/E177-Jonathan-Miller--Leadership--Growth--Human-Potential-e3kugd3) _2026-06-18 · Colm Doolan · Sober Mess Podcast_ Jonathan Miller is a leadership coach, team facilitator, and Managing Director of Human Engineering. With over 20 years of experience working with leaders and teams around the world, he helps people improve communication, performance, self-awareness, and leadership effectiveness. We discuss leadership, Carl Jung personal growth, mindset, and what it takes to create lasting change. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22c0d0c4/podcast/play/121634659/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-17%2F426350356-44100-2-7a57dbe61941d.m4a) ## [Mark O'Brien on The Voices of our Mother](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/episodes/Mark-OBrien-on-The-Voices-of-our-Mother-e3kuq8l) _2026-06-18 · Following Films · Following Films Podcast_ Welcome to the Following Films Podcast. I’m Chris Maynard. This Friday, a chilling new nightmare arrives on Shudder, and it explores the dark, complicated, and sometimes supernatural bonds of family. The film is TheVoices of our Mother, and it follows Harriet Scaflen after the death of her 95-year-old mother. When Harriet suffers an unexplainable health scare, her four estranged children return to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6f3329c/podcast/play/121644757/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-18%2F040e7db6-b204-5002-5950-7e09bf78c7d2.mp3)