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Cocktail NationBack for 2025 and Jetsetting with the Tiki Delights
Well we are back for 2025 this week Darren Long kicks us off with a brand new album with his Tiki Delights, we talk about mid century homes and the LA fires plus a look at Lounge Life Magazine and some plans I have for the year.
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Project K/67-The Cat And The Cream
Messerchups- Kiss of the Night
Tiki Delights- Barcelona Sea Breeze
Waitiki 7-Yellow Bird
Tikiyaki Orchestra- A Spy Medley
Naughty Ones-Charade
Frank Benn...2025-02-071h 00
New Mom Talk: A Resource for Pregnant, Expecting Moms & New Moms & PregnancyParenting with a Regulated Nervous System: The Key to Balance and Connection with Shannon Yeager Ep 98In this episode, we dive into the vital role of nervous system regulation in parenting and everyday life. Joined by Shannon, host of San Diego Mom Crew and a multi-talented wellness coach, yoga instructor, sound healer, and Reiki practitioner, we explore how calming your inner world can transform your parenting journey.Here’s what we cover:- What is nervous system regulation and why it’s essential for your health and well-being?- The impact of an unregulated nervous system on physical and mental health, especially in today’s fast-paced world.- Common...2025-01-2228 min
The Power of the Podcast: Unlock Your Brand's Marketing PotentialCreative Marketing Strategies for NonprofitsNonprofits face unique challenges when it comes to marketing, from breaking stigmas to staying compliant with restrictions. In this interview, Jessica Yeager from Ohio Guidestone shares creative solutions and strategies that make an impact.🌟 Key Topics Covered:Overcoming challenges in healthcare advertising and certifications.How intentional language can break stigmas and build trust.The role of storytelling in connecting with diverse audiences.Using collaboration and creativity to amplify nonprofit impact.Discover how to market with empathy, engage your community, and tell stories that inspire action.If you're looking to talk podcasting and...2025-01-0632 min
Three For Three: Tips, Tales and Trends for LeadersEpisode 40: Defeating Behavioral Health & SUD Stigma through Smart Communication Tactics with Jessica Yeager of OhioGuidstoneEpisode 40: Defeating Behavioral Health & SUD Stigma through Smart Communication Tactics with Jessica Yeager of OhioGuidstone Combating stigma surrounding mental health and substance use disorder is one of the biggest challenges for those who work in the field. In this episode, Kurt Kleidon invites Jessica Yeager of OhioGuidstone to discuss how she is optimizing marketing communications to move the needle. Brought to you by www.kleidon.com.2024-11-2641 min
Wiser than BeforeHow to Fix Your Metabolism Without Starving or Over-Exercising w/ Sarah Franklin“The biggest thing I see is most women are under-eating. You cannot thrive and have an optimal metabolism and thyroid on 1,500 calories a day. That's not enough.” - Sarah FranklinYou’ll discover…Why eating less isn’t the key to weight lossWhy cutting calories doesn’t work, and what you can do insteadHow exercising LESS can help you lose weightHow modern exercise routines can sabotage your metabolismWhy not eating enough slows your metabolismWhy age is not the main factor in health declineHow blood sugar imbalances show up long before diabetesWhich fats support health and which fats harm he...2024-10-0958 min
Whiskey and the WeirdS7E7: The Guardian of Mystery Island by Edmond NolciniBar Talk (our recommendations):Jessica is reading Negative Space by B. R. Yeager; drinking Standard Proof Wildflower Rye, infused with honeysuckle for some reason.Damien is reading The House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias; drinking a Shipwreck: bourbon, dark rum, lime, simple, mint.Ryan is reading The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan; drinking Campbeltown Journey blended scotch whisky.If you liked this week’s story, check out American Elsewhere by Robert Jackson Bennett.Up next: The Ash Tree by M. R. JamesSpecial thank you to Dr Bl...2024-09-2255 minWiser than BeforeWhy Breath is The Compound Interest of Health w/ Nick HeathWhat happens when you make one little change to your breath, and that change continues for the remaining 20,000 breaths of your day?“One little change in your breath can compound into basically a completely different life.” - Nick HeathYou’ll discover…How one small change in breath can change your entire lifeHow your breath is tied to every organ in your bodyWhy that initial nudge makes all the differenceHow to get more willpower to override old tendenciesWhy breath can lead to humor and more laughterGetting your nervous system to a place where you find mor...2024-08-1210 min
SOWAL HouseSPECIAL EPISODE: Nancy Hasty as "Jackie Cochran"In this truly unique and extraordinary episode, we welcomed the spirit of the legendary aviator Jackie Cochran, brought to life by award-winning playwright and actress Nancy Hasty. My co-host, Jessica Anderson, and I embarked on an unprecedented journey as we interviewed Nancy in character as Jackie Cochran, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into the life of this remarkable woman. Our conversation began with Jackie sharing her early life in the poverty-stricken panhandle of Florida. She painted a vivid picture of her challenging childhood, filled with hardships that fueled her ambition to rise above her circumstances. Despite her...2024-07-1051 min
caithnesscraftcollectiveHey June 18One Skein Projects
Bulky - Next Best Thing for Coffee by Barbara Benson
Teseo Keyhole Scarflet by Jessica Rose
Double Knit- Honey Cowl by Antonia Shankland
Evanlyn Hat by Kaitlyn Yeager
Age of Brass & Steam by Orange Flower Yarn
Boneyard by Stephen West
Henry the knitted Bear by Rachel Borello Carroll
4ply - Sockhead Hat by Kerri Nicole
Sock Monkey toy by Annita Wilschut
Not just socks and Not just more socks by Sandi Rosner2024-06-1812 min
ACE - Ride With UsRick Bastrup: Adventures of a Theme Park DesignerCreating an attraction is far more than installing track and building a station. Theming and ride design are easy to overlook, but they can add so much more to the experience. Correspondent Bob Randolph meets with Rick Backstrup, president of R&R Creative Amusement Designs, to shed new light on this key facet of the ride experience.
You may not be familiar with his name yet, but if you’re listening to our podcast, you’ve probably seen his work. His team has developed many themed attractions including elements like station design, queue lines, colors, names...2024-06-1036 min
ACE - Ride With UsACE Spring Conference Recap and June EventsThe ACE Spring Conference took place from May 17-19, 2024 at Kings Island in Ohio. ACE members from across the world joined in the fun, which included morning and evening ERT (Exclusive Ride Time), behind-the-scenes tours, informal takeovers, buffet meals and more.
We’ll finish our coverage of the event with an in-depth recap of the event and conference highlights. Some of Kings Island’s most famous visitors remain The Brady Bunch. Spring Conference included a screening of The Brady Bunch “Cincinnati Kids” episode that was filmed in the park. Listen in as The Gravity Group sings their own spec...2024-06-011h 23
ACE - Ride With UsLive at the 2024 ACE Spring ConferenceThe ACE Spring Conference took place May 17-19, 2024 at Kings Island in Ohio. ACE members from across the region and across the country joined in the fun, which included morning and evening ERT, behind-the-scenes tours, informal takeovers, buffet meals and more.
The event also included some very special presentations from Dennis Speigel, founder and CEO of International Theme Park Services, Inc. Dennis shared his experience working on the 1977 movie Rollercoaster, Mike Koontz, Vice President and General Manager of Kings Island also presented and finally, ACE President Elizabeth Ringas and Events Director Steve Berto gave out s...2024-05-2556 minWiser than BeforeUnlearning What You’ve Been Taught About Health, Trusting Your Intuition, and The Power of Your Mind in Healing w/ Jessica YeagerWhat you can do if you have symptoms or a diagnosis that doesn't make sense. The benefits of making the scary decision to trust your intuition, speak up for yourself, and allow others to be uncomfortable with it“I heard my intuition rise up…’don't go on the drugs. You are not sick. Don’t go on the drugs. There’s another way. You’ll find a way’.” - Jessica YeagerYou’ll DiscoverUnlearning what we’ve been taught about healthRelearning how to be healthyHow Jessica unlearned after her autoimmune diagnosisWhat to do when you get a diagn...2024-05-2255 minWiser than BeforeHow to Self-Assess Your Drainage Pathways with 3 Simple Questions w/ Jessica YeagerLP: What are drainage pathways? Why they can be a shortcut to improving your health and resolving your symptomsYou’ll discover:What are your drainage pathways?Why it’s important to make sure your drainage pathways are openHow symptoms can resolve just with drainage supportThe most important drainage pathway of allSome red flags that you have a drainage issueWhat to do if you want to open your drainage pathways before a cleanse The 3 main drainage routes in the bodyWhy drainage pathways aren’t just for detox, but always need to be openEliminate the need for a clean...2024-05-2008 min
ACE - Ride With UsGilroy Gardens and Coaster ConJoin us for a pre Coaster Con roundup with your ACE Northern California Regional Rep team. The group has planned some great events around the big event. Listen in as Liz Tan, Robert Ingle, Paul Asente and Brian Christensen join podcast correspondent Bob Randolph for a conversation about the great parks, large and small, that comprise the region.
The group talks about Gilroy Gardens, Happy Hollow, Sonoma Train Town, Roaring Camp Railroad, and some of the other small parks and attractions that make this region special.
This episode also covers the two Pre-Con event...2024-05-1647 min
ACE - Ride With UsACE Celebrates Volunteers and Upcoming EventsThe heart of ACE is driven by two separate and vital things: volunteers and donations. This episode celebrates two of our amazing volunteers, takes a deep dive into the dollars and concludes with a May Events Rundown.
First up, Communications Director Derek Perry chats with ACE Volunteer Ella Watylyk. Her journey started with the volunteer form on the ACE website; working with ACE has taken her all over, including to the IAAPA Expo, where she filmed a viral video during her first show. She’s also named a ride!
Money talks! ACE Treasurer and Executive Co...2024-05-0257 min
ACE - Ride With UsKings Island: Spring into Summer with Chad ShowalterWith Kings Island now open for the 2024 season, it’s a great time for Bob Randolph to check in with Chad Showalter, Director of Communications at Kings Island. Their discussion covers the topics enthusiasts want to know about – everything from Chad’s history with the park to Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers, updated theming and the future of the Vortex plot of land inside the park.
In this Episode:
[01:39] Get to know Chad Showalter
[06:58] What keeps Chad busy during the “offseason”?
[08:56] Where do the “big decisions” happen?
[10:17] Chad’s favorite p...2024-04-2232 min
ACE - Ride With UsWomen Love Coasters and ACE CaresAs Women’s History Month comes to a close, join us as we highlight two women with one important thing in common: a love of roller coasters and theme parks.
First up is Brichette Reid, ACE member and founder of Women Love Coasters. She and co-host Jessica Gardner talk about her latest endeavors. Learn how the group came to be, discover upcoming events and find out how to meet up with the group in person!
Our second segment has correspondent Bryant Yeager’s interview with Kris Leach, ACE Cares Committee Coordinator. This important committee connects ACE...2024-03-311h 07
ACE - Ride With UsSummer at Cedar Point: An Interview with Tony ClarkCoaster enthusiasts and park visitors around the world know the name Cedar Point. This Sandusky, Ohio theme park has been thrilling visitors since 1870. Today, it’s the second-oldest amusement park in North America and is home to 68 rides, including 18 roller coasters and two ACE Roller Coaster Landmarks!
Summer 2024 brings a new ride: Top Thrill 2, the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch roller coaster. This updated launch coaster will feature three exhilarating launches and is sure to draw visitors from near and far.
Ride With Us Editor and Announcer Bob Randolph joins Cedar Point’s Director of Communications Tony Clark to discuss so...2024-03-211h 06
ACE - Ride With UsDollywood and Upcoming EventsAs the seasonal parks start to emerge from their winter hibernation, it’s time to celebrate with some upcoming ACE events! This episode covers all of the events on the horizon with a special focus on Dollywood’s media day. Production Manager Corey Wooten joined ACE Secretary Jeff Niemiec for this event. Listen in as they chat about that special day, give us some Lightning Rod updates, and finish off their conversation with coverage of the new food items for this season!
Our episode continues with an ACE news roundup and finishes with the all-important ACE eve...2024-03-1222 min
ACE - Ride With UsMarch Updates: The Latest Roller Coaster NewsACE Social Media Manager Doug Perry joins his twin brother, ACE Communications Director Derek Perry to recap some of the most exciting roller coaster and theme park news for the upcoming year! Between roller coaster opening dates, name changes, construction updates and new details being released, you'll get all the week's updates plus the latest information on the ACE Spring Conference.
In this Episode:
[01:30] Dorney Park
[02:47] Snoopy's new coasters at Kings Island and Knott's Berry Farm
[04:23] California parks
[06:41] Cedar Point
[07:25] Playland in Vancouver
[08:47] Carowinds and Kings Dominion
[10:59] Wooden coasters adding steel track
[11:51] Hersheypark
[12:58] Six Flags parks
[13:52] Florida p...2024-03-0328 min
ACE - Ride With UsLove Is in the Air: 'Ride With Us' Valentine's Special with Sky Elements and Speed Dating for CoastersIt’s almost Valentine’s Day, which realistically means one thing to coaster enthusiasts: theme park season is just around the corner! However, whether you’re celebrating this day or eagerly anticipating your next theme park adventure, this episode has something for everyone. Join us in exploring how “Love Is in the Air” in more ways than one.
First, correspondent Bryant Yeager chats with Rick Boss from Sky Elements Drones. You may remember us marveling at the world record-setting drone show during IAAPA Expo – a show that was brought to you by none other than Sky Elements...2024-02-1449 min
ACE - Ride With UsACE Election Q&A Plus the Latest News on Fire in the HoleIt’s almost that time of year again – time for ACE elections and summer in the theme parks!
This episode covers both of these critical summertime topics. In our first segment, co-host Jessica Gardner talks with current ACE President Elizabeth Ringas about the upcoming elections.
We change tracks in the second segment and start looking toward summer as podcast correspondent Bryant Yeager shares his conversation with Dalton Fischer, Communications Manager for Silver Dollar City, during the recent ACE Winterfest event in San Antonio Texas.
Indoor coasters offer more than thrills – they often bring a stor...2024-02-0542 min
ACE - Ride With UsBrick by Brick: A Deep Dive Into LEGOLAND® Florida ResortLEGOLAND® Florida is a unique park with a rich history.
It began as Cypress Gardens and became LEGOLAND in 2011 after the original park closed. Home to three adorable hotels, a water park and the Peppa Pig theme park, this park has a lot to offer, including a swimming pool that was featured in the 1953 film Easy to Love!
Co-host Jessica Gardner met with Banks Lee, LEGOLAND Production and Marketing Support Specialist to learn more about the park and hear about some upcoming attractions.
In this Episode:
0:00 - Introduction to the podcast and LEGO...2024-01-231h 01
ACE - Ride With UsCoasting Around the World: Planning the 2024 ACE International TripCoasting Around the World: Planning the 2024 ACE International Trip
ACE’s Journey to Central Europe is happening this July and Jessica Gardner talks to three of the members of the International Trip Committee who are planning this epic adventure. Cheri Armstrong, Vanessa Thomas and Jimmy Titko discuss everything you need to know about joining this trip or planning your own journey to parks in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Poland!
For more information, please visit https://www.aceonline.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1778704
In this Episo...2024-01-161h 13
ACE - Ride With UsLooking Back at the Past Year and Ahead to 2024Now that 2023 is but a memory, your podcast team is pausing for a moment to recap many of the amazing ACE events that happened during the year. Podcast producer Derek Perry joins his brother/ACE social media manager Doug Perry for a rousing conversation about their adventures with ACE.
This episode also includes the all-important winter events roundup. Stay tuned to hear about all of the upcoming ACE events that are sure to break up the long, coaster-free winter.
In this Episode:
[01:33] 2023 events review (national, regional and digital)
...2024-01-0937 min