This week, we dive into why learning from others is one of the fastest ways to grow. From drawing lessons out of brands like Disney to observing how peers structure their systems, it’s about finding insights that reveal blind spots and adapting them into something true to your own vision. The real value isn’t in copying but in connecting those ideas to your own culture and goals. Whether it’s another coffee shop, a global brand, or even a friend’s workflow, growth comes from taking what resonates

Wisconsin's Midday News has your Now at Noon headlines.Guests include ESPN Wisconsin Jason Wilde and CBS News Justice Correspondent Scott MacFarlane. We wrap up with how a California woman is facing six years in prison for allegedly registering her dog to vote and casting mail-in ballots in two elections, one of which was counted, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced.

Barstool Big Cat joins Waddle and Silvy! Also, the crew takes a trip through "Waddle's World".

On today’s episode, we speak with former Black Panther newspaper editor JoNina Abron-Ervin about her book Driven by the Movement: Activists of the Black Power Era, a moving account of the often overlooked contributions of local and regional African-American social justice activists of the late 1960’s. Learn more about the book here https://www.akpress.org/driven-by-the-movement.html— Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us

When two podcasts collide, the conversation gets wild — and that’s exactly what happened when Mike Abrams of The Wrong Cat Died joined me for this crossover episode with actor Ian Knauer. We cover Ian’s journey through Broadway, the West End, regional theater, and even his time performing on Disney Cruise Line. Along the way, Ian shares the perseverance it took to finally land Cats after years of auditioning, what it was like stepping into the role of Jafar at sea, and how those experiences shaped

This week, Chuck and I dig into the recent Philz Coffee sale. We break down how venture capital and private equity deals actually work, why common stockholders often walk away with nothing, and the difference between preferred and common shares. We talk about how control shifts once big investors enter the picture, the influence of a board, and how decision-making can drift from a company’s original vision.We also explore the missed opportunity for Philz to take care of employees who invested

We cover a lot of ground in this episode — from mentorship and leadership growth to why having a group around you can be so helpful for personal and professional development. There’s also some fun in the mix, like breaking down the NBA salary cap and what it tells us about building sustainable teams, whether in sports or in business. We also rant a bit about mobile ordering and what it’s doing to the coffee experience. And we dream big — talking about storytelling, making documentaries, and chasing

Season 6 of the Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast continues with another visit to Liverpool. This time to meet the children’s author, Lisa J. Allen and her black cat called Charlie.In her past life, Lisa was an award-winning regional business journalist, but more recently she enjoyed a brief stint as a college librarian. Her middle grade fiction and poetry usually features baked goods, comedy and mythical, magical mayhem but she has a new book out which she tells us about in this episode. The story

This episode’s more like a stream of consciousness as we go through all the open tabs in our brain than a polished takeaway. We talk about experimenting with roast curves, the balance between juicy acidity and sweetness, and the challenge of making something expressive yet approachable. We touch on espresso ratios, brewing methods, and how taste perception can be wildly different depending on so many variables. We round out the conversation by getting into the Best Friends Club — our hope to expand

In this Nigerian folktale from Calabar, we meet Effiong, a once-prosperous hunter who squandered all his wealth on feasting and extravagance. When his fortune turned, Effiong borrowed money not only from his human friend Okun but also from a leopard, a bush cat, a goat, and a rooster, promising to repay them—or let them eat whatever they found in his compound if he was absent.On the day of repayment, Effiong cleverly abandoned his home after scattering corn. One by one, his animal creditors arrived

This episode is a full-on field trip as we recap our visit to the Big Face Coffee pop-up in San Francisco. The coffee was solid, the energy was high, and the whole experience sparked a bigger conversation about the promise a brand makes, pop-ups, and the fine line between vibes and substance — and what it really means to create something that’s truly connected to people, not just putting on a show. We touch on what makes a brand experience feel consistent, and how the message you tell in one place

Los Angeles’ most famous cat changed how the world sees urban wildlife. In this episode, Beth Pratt, California Regional Executive Director for the National Wildlife Federation and leader of the #SaveLACougars campaign— joins me to talk about P-22’s extraordinary life, humane euthanasia in 2022, and how his story is reshaping conservation far beyond Griffith Park. National Wildlife Federation+1California Fish and WildlifeBeth explains what we learned from P-22’s final exam and necropsy, why

Come along with us on a ride in this episode as we experience the world of Cup of Excellence coffee auctions for the first time. We were chasing a special lot from our Best Friends Club producer, Nelín Guzman, as his coffee took 5th place in his category for all of Honduras. We talk through how these auctions work, why countries like Honduras now use new categories, and how even with categories, varieties like Parainema still command a high price.We also dig into what it means to bring coffees of

The Kitchen Prince and the Monster Cat: A Tale of Courage and Consequence”In a prosperous sultanate, a beloved pet becomes a terrifying monster that devours everything in its path. When Sultan Maajnoon’s prized cat begins catching livestock, he dismisses the complaints with a simple phrase: “My cat, my property.” But as the beast grows bolder, progressing from calves to goats, from humans to entire communities, the sultan’s willful blindness leads to devastating consequences—including the death of

This week we talk about the shifting landscape of coffee certifications — particularly the recent changes to the Q grader system. With the program moving under CQI, many coffee professionals are now being told their existing certifications no longer count, and that they’ll need to retest under a new system. This sparks a conversation about what certifications really mean in practice. Do they actually make someone better at sourcing or tasting coffee, or are they more about recognition and status

On the Newswrap today, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses proposed legislation to address child abuse cases, such as the recent incident in Bibb County. And the Wildcard is about a cat burglar!

Just Say No – Telling guests what they don't want to hear by Cat & Cloud

Barstool Big Cat joins Waddle and Shea Norling for his weekly conversation. Then, the guys run through Waddle's World and play Florida or Ohio.

This week, we hang out with Ben Richardson of Sydney’s Made of Many roastery and Brighter cafe, and get into what it really means to build culture in coffee. Ben shares how his journey started not just from wanting to roast great coffee, but from seeing a lack of genuine culture and career paths in many roasteries. He explains how focusing on real relationships and long-term commitment — rather than just chasing perfection or high scores — leads to deeper impact and a more meaningful business

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