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Convenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep. 2/8: ARKO Petroleum IPO Nets $200 Million. The Kraft Heinz Split Is Off … For Now. What’s the Best Day of the Week to Buy Gasoline?Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, easy enrollment/sign in, managing promotions, smart data use, and other secrets of successful loyalty programs with Peter Rasmussen of Convenience and Energy Advisors.Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2026-02-1929 min
Convenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep. 2/7: Why 2026 Could Be a Year of C-Store Shakeups. Sunoco’s Head-Scratching M&A Deals. Generational Acceptance Gives C-Store Foodservice a Boost.Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, why are consumers increasingly dissatisfied with online food ordering and delivery? Joe Pawlak of Technomic shares insights from the restaurant industry.Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2026-02-1224 min
Holtz Huddle: The Chicago Bears2025-26 NFL Season Wrap UpThe Huddle dishes on the Super Bowl, halftime show and favorite commercials, and looks ahead to the possibilities for next season.
2026-02-1222 min
Convenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep. 2/6: ARKO Readies for IPO. Wawa’s Self-Branded EV Chargers. Super Bowl Promotions. The Spam Dog Sells Out!Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, an exclusive interview with James Cater about how Global Partners is laying a base on which to build an electric-vehicle charging network. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2026-02-0530 min
Holtz Huddle: The Chicago BearsSuper Bowl Preview, 2025-26 SeasonChicago Bears news! Super Bowl predictions! Who should be named MVP?
2026-02-0523 min
Kash and Matty Talkin' Golf PodcastTour Talk & Brandon Holtz | Kash + Matty Talkin' Golf 09This episode of Kash and Matty Talkin' Golf is packed with valuable insights for golf enthusiasts. From Scotty Scheffler's stellar performance to the latest innovations showcased at the PGA Show, listeners are treated to a comprehensive overview of the current state of golf. Key takeaways include the importance of equipment selection, the excitement of seeing returning players like Brooks Koepka, and the bright future of golf technology. Finally, Kash and Matty interview Brandon Holtz, a rising star in golf. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer to the sport, there's something to learn and enjoy in each episode.
2026-02-031h 03
Convenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep. 2/5: Industry Store Count Is Flat. Consumer Confidence Plummets. Amazon Closes Its C-Stores. Where to Try the Spam Dog.Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, the future of retail technology from an artificial-intelligence expert. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2026-01-2931 min
Convenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep. 2/4: Four Retailers Considering IPOs. Is Credit-Card Fee Relief Coming Soon? Menu Innovation. Private-Label Sales Explode.Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, a look back and ahead at the year in mergers and acquisitions with Dennis Ruben. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2026-01-2227 min
Holtz Huddle: The Chicago BearsEnd of the Line for the Bears, 2025 SeasonA loss to the Los Angeles Rams brings an abrupt end to the Chicago Bears' post-season play, and the Huddle is S-A-D. We offer ideas to make the team even better next season and choose our preferred matchup for the Super Bowl.
2026-01-2228 min
Convenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep. 2/3: The Oil Market Post-Venezuela Action. Whither CITGO? 7-Eleven IPO Update. Weigel’s Victory Lap. Why Is McDonald’s Being Sued Now?Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, oil analyst Tom Kloza explains how military action in Venezuela will affect the oil and gas market in the U.S. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2026-01-1530 min
Holtz Huddle: The Chicago BearsRound 2 of Playoffs, 2025 Season: Bears vs. RamsThere wasn't a dry eye in the house when the Chicago Bears eliminated the Green Bay Packers from post-season play in Round 1 of the playoffs. Jackson proves himself the Master Prognosticator! Dylan has a recommendation for the Packer's field-goal kicker. And the Huddle makes its predictions for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams.
2026-01-1523 min
Convenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep. 2/2: Recent M&A Roundup. RaceTrac Makes Plans to Grow the Potbelly Chain. New Leadership at NACS. Goodbye to Another Industry Pioneer.Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Technology Hall of Famer Bill Wade discusses his 37 years of c-store tech innovation and adaptation.Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2026-01-0831 min
Holtz Huddle: The Chicago BearsRound 1 of Playoffs, 2025 Season: Bears vs. PackersThe Chicago Bears lose 2 in a row to end the regular season. Did they peak too soon? The Huddle considers factors that could make the difference in Saturday's first round playoff game against the Green Bay Packers. Plus, the results of our full-season in-house competition!
2026-01-0827 min
Convenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep. 2/1: Two Significant Leadership Shakeups. Goodbye to an Industry Pioneer. Arko Corp.’s IPO Gambit. Consumer Confidence Stalls.Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, new year cautions and opportunities in the THC-infused-product market. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2026-01-0133 min
Holtz Huddle: The Chicago BearsWeek 18, 2025 Season: Bears vs. LionsThe Chicago Bears' loss to the San Francisco 49ers hurt. But with a final regular-season game against the Detroit Lions on the line, what's more important: beating the Lions or controlling who we play in the first round of the playoffs? The Holtz Huddle debates the advantages of each strategy and comes to a split decision.
2025-12-3125 minHoltz Huddle: The Chicago BearsWeek 17, 2025 Season: Bears vs. 49ersOn Saturday, the Chicago Bears grated the Green Bay Packers to clinch a playoff spot. Next, they look to bury the San Francisco 49ers to win the division. Holtz Huddle is mixed on the likely outcome. Special appearance by Max!
2025-12-2426 min
Convenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep. 44: Holiday LTOs! PepsiCo Bows to Investor Pressure. Economic Stats and a Coming Recession? Why Retailers Are Eager to Update Their POS.Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Scott Negley of Dover Fueling Solutions discusses the 2026 Fuel & Convenience Trends ReportBrought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-12-1830 min
Holtz Huddle: The Chicago BearsWeek 16, 2025 Season: Bears vs. PackersAfter owning the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, the Chicago Bears will battle the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night in a game that will likely decide the NFC North this season. Holtz Huddle considers how injuries will play a factor and how to derail The Toyotathon Effect!
2025-12-1822 min
Convenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep. 43: What’s Growing Traffic in Casey’s General Stores? Record-Breaking Holiday Travel. And a Deep Dive Into Retail Media Networks.Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Matt Riezman of NexChapter on the great potential of retail media networks. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-12-1129 min
Holtz Huddle: The Chicago BearsWeek 15, 2025 Season: Bears vs. BrownsFollowing a confidence-shattering loss to the Packers, the Bears need a win to steady fans' nerves. Luckily, the 3-10 Cleveland Browns may be just what the doctor ordering. lol
2025-12-1128 min
Convenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep. 42: Couche-Tard Leans Into Growth, Again. The Dolly Parton News That Surprised the Industry. Menu Innovation for the Holidays.Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, sweet talk about bakery initiatives in Global Partners’ c-stores. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-12-0432 min
Holtz Huddle: The Chicago BearsWeek 14, 2025 Season: Bears vs. PackersThe Chicago Bears appear to be the real thing after toppling defending Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-15. Now the No. 1 seed, they travel to Green Bay to take on rivals the Packers as 6.5-point underdogs. The Huddle is split on this one ...
2025-12-0421 min
Holtz Huddle: The Chicago BearsWeek 13, 2025 Season: Bears vs. EaglesThe Bears showed Pittsburgh who's the boss this week, but they aren't done with Pennsylvania. This week's Friday game against the Philadelphia Eagles may prove whether the Bears are for real or not! Let's go, Chicago!
2025-11-2556 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep. 41: Two Retailers Leaning on Turkey Menus. Rutter’s Operates the 'Best Foodvenience Store in the World'! How Much Will That Turkey Dinner Cost This Year?Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, AAA helps us prepare for the 82 million Americans hitting the road this holiday week. Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-11-2026 min
Holtz Huddle: The Chicago BearsWeek 12, 2025 Season: Bears vs. SteelersWhy isn't Caleb Williams playing any better than J.J. McCarthy? The Bears continue to rely on defense and special teams to make big plays. Aaron Rodgers stands as the difference-maker in this week's prognostications.
2025-11-2025 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep. 40: Retail Shakeup at BP. Retailers Leaning on In-Store Sales. 7 C-Store Chains Holding Their Own Against QSRs. More!Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, a deep dive into a new convenience retail concept.Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-11-1334 minHoltz Huddle: The Chicago BearsWeek 11, 2025 Season: Bears vs. VikingsMixed expectations for this week's game. MVP talk! The Huddle reconsiders who will top the Division.
2025-11-1331 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep. 39: A ‘Good’ Q3 for the Industry. What’s Next for Parkland's Stores? M&A News. Weigel’s, the Industry’s Gamification Champ!Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, 7-Eleven’s spicy foodservice innovation, inflation news and more.Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-11-0615 minHoltz Huddle: The Chicago BearsWeek 10, 2025 Season: Bears vs. GiantsParsing a stressful game and getting to the bottom of the Bears' kicker controversy with special guest Sean Hammond of the Chicago Tribune!
2025-11-0633 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep. 38: More From the NACS Show. A C-Store Chain Welcomes a Top 10 Sandwich Chain – All of It! Sheetz Launches Social Media ‘Creator Program.’Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, when Warheads met Pickle in a Pouch, keeping lottery scratchers safe, the No. 1 energy drink you never heard of, and more product highlights from the NACS Show.Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-10-3025 minHoltz Huddle: The Chicago BearsWeek 9, 2025 Season: Bears vs. BengalsThe Huddle licks its wounds following the Chicago Bears' tragic loss to the Ravens. Plus, should the FBI investigate this week's Vikings' loss?
2025-10-3029 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep. 37: The Lowest Gas Prices of the Year. Bubblicious Returns! Cypto Opportunities in the C-Store. And Highlights From the 2025 NACS Show.Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, new flavors, products and services from the NACS Show floor.Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-10-2319 minHoltz Huddle: The Chicago BearsWeek 8, 2025 Season: Bears vs. RavensThe entire Huddle took a W on Sunday, but controversy flares up in the total-points game! And, will the return of the Ravens' starting QB give the team a fighting chance this week?
2025-10-2329 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep. 36: A Peek at the NACS Show. Seven & i Earnings Report. Family Express Invests in Store Growth. A Global Foodservice Competition.Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, consumers increasingly report c-store food is better than traditional fast food: report.Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-10-1720 minHoltz Huddle: The Chicago BearsWeek 7, 2025 Season: Bears vs. SaintsWill Sunday's game be a massacre? The power of "don't over think it!" And Baker Mayfield for MVP?#HoltzHuddle
2025-10-1722 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.35: New Ownership for an 87-Store Chain. ‘So Long’ to Rite Aid. The ‘Top-Performing’ C-Store Chain in the Country Is ...Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, which channels are winning the foodservice wars now?Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-10-0929 minHoltz Huddle: The Chicago BearsWeek 6, 2025 Season: Bears vs. CommandersA change of heart for this week's NFL matchup! Plus, do the Bears have the best punter in the league?!
2025-10-0931 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.34: Movement in Michigan and More M&A. Going After Illegal Vapes. The End of ‘Take a Penny, Leave a Penny.’Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, a retailer tackles the challenges of selling bagged ice.Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-10-0334 min
Holtz Huddle: The Chicago BearsWeek 5, 2025 Season: Bye WeekBreathing a sigh of relief after a close game against the Raiders! Some love for ... the Bills?! Tell us more about the Nike Rivalry uniforms, JillyHStyle! And, is it time to relegate the Browns?
2025-10-0226 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep. 33: Applegreen Terminates Travel Center Agreement! Some Pretty Cool Menu Innovations. Is Yesway Finally Ready to IPO?Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, why do British c-store retailers struggle in the United States?Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-09-2631 minHoltz Huddle: The Chicago BearsWeek 4, 2025 Season: Bears vs. RaidersFollowing a week of positive results, the Huddle sees good fortune in the Bears' future ... :)
2025-09-2529 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.32: Loyalty Apps Get Bigger, Better. Law Enforcement Targets Black-Market Vapes. The Minuteman Gets Married!Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, a crash course in analyzing loyalty data and using it to create promotions that improve sales.Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-09-1930 minHoltz Huddle: The Chicago BearsWeek 3, 2025 Season: Bears vs. Cowboys"If they don't [win this week], there's really no hope for the rest of the season!" And, meet JillyHStyle!
2025-09-1828 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.31: RaceTrac Builds on Its Empire. Casey’s ‘Excellent’ Earnings Report. Digging Into the Travel Stop Conflict in Massachusetts.Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, an exclusive interview with the cofounder of Applegreen on its growth strategy in the U.S.Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-09-1225 minHoltz Huddle: The Chicago BearsWeek 2, 2025 Season: Bears vs. LionsJill takes a victory lap(!) as the Holtz Huddle panel discusses what went wrong in Week 1 and shares split expectations Week 2.
2025-09-1122 minHoltz Huddle: The Chicago BearsWeek 1 2025 Season: Bears vs. VikingsThe Holtz Huddle panel picks a winner in the Sept. 8 matchup of the Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings.
2025-09-0725 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.30: Couche-Tard Back on the Plus Side of Sales. This Year’s Outlook for Store Performance: Unclear! A Deep Look at EV Infrastructure Funding.Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, did the Trump Administration just do electric-vehicle expansion a favor?Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-09-0527 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.29: Applegreen Tells Global Partners to Back Off. Is Distribution About to Hit a Speed Bump? Ownership Changes at Dr Pepper … Again!Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Economist Dr. Thomas Weinandy of Upside updates us on the likelihood of a recession: “The good news is that the economy is expected to grow over the next 6 months.”Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-08-2930 min
Convenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.28: New on C-Store Menus. Why Are Fewer Americans Drinking Alcohol? Big Foot Makes an Appearance!Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, GasBuddy’s Patrick DeHaan helps bust some myths about gasoline prices.Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-08-2226 min
Convenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.27: Major Store Selloffs Coming? Insights From Latest Earnings Reports. Sheetz & 7-Eleven Are Killing It With Latest Promotions!Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Glenn Street reveals the benefits – and hazards – of adopting a company mascot.Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-08-1535 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.26: 7-Eleven to Add 1,300 Stores. Applegreen Roots Itself in Highway Service Plazas. The Oreo Reese’s Cookie? Yes, Please!Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, the pod’s new contributor, an industry expert, offers his 2 cents on tariffs, the economy and selling a family business: “It’s like cutting off part of your left arm!”Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-08-0826 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.25: Foodservice Special – What’s on the Menu at Pilot, 7-Eleven, EG America, Minuteman and More? And Vape & Chocolate in Crisis!Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Michael Bloom talks about the launch of Arko Corp.’s fas craves.Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-08-0133 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.24: Circle K & 7-Eleven Continue to Throw Mud. 30-Store Chain Now Employee-Owned. Store Brands Continue to FlourishConvenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, inside Rutter’s sports bars/lounges.Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-07-2525 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.23: What Really Happened to Circle K-7-Eleven Merger? Coffee Prices on the Rise. Whither Kellogg Cereals?Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, The Gas Station Gourmet shares stories and draws conclusions about convenience store foodservice.Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-07-1837 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.22: Giant Eagle Sell Off Continues. The Battle to Save ‘Algorithmic’ Pricing. Economic Anxiety and Confusion.Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, how the leader of a third-generation retail chain chose to sell.Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-07-1136 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.21: Circle K Closes on GetGo. Couche-Tard Defensive About 7-Eleven Bid? Freebies for the 4th of July!Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Sunoco to pioneer in-car payment for fuel and food. We find out how with Sheeva.AI and Connexus.Brought to you by NRC Realty & Capital Advisors, LLC
2025-07-0434 min
Convenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.20: Couche-Tard Close to Deal With 7-Eleven? Sunoco/Parkland Acquisition Moves Forward. Bully! to Anheuser-Busch.Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, how American economic and foreign policy decisions are affecting c-store markets overseas.
2025-06-2720 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.19: Acquisitions in Mississippi and New Jersey, Costco’s Standalone Gas Station, Curious C-Store Menus & MoreConvenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, a deep dive into the Australian c-store market.
2025-06-2037 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.18: Casey’s Strong Year, 6 Chains in the Fortune 500, Alabama Backs Down on Vape Ban & Retailers Invest in Private-Label BeerConvenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Good Oil exec discusses the chain’s plans to grow across the Midwest.
2025-06-1325 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.17: An Overdue M&A Update, Watch for RaceTrac to Boom & Have EVs Peaked?Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, restaurants leave the door open for c-stores & how independent CPGs are coping with tariffs.
2025-06-0624 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.16: Exploring the Show Floor at the National Restaurant ShowEquipment technology, menu innovation, surprising ingredients and robots! So many robots!
2025-05-3034 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.15: So Long, Penny!, Restaurant Show Trends & Challenging Trump’s EV Executive OrderConvenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, making hay with the 45 million consumers on the road this weekend! And check out my interview on NACS' Convenience Matters podcast here: https://conveniencematters.com/episode/493-road-trip-destination
2025-05-2330 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.14: Earnings Reports–Ouch!, Consumer Sentiment & a Curious New Snack CrossoverConvenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Memorial Day travel forecasts and the shortest episode ever! And check out my interview on NACS' Convenience Matters podcast here: https://conveniencematters.com/episode/493-road-trip-destination
2025-05-1610 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.13: A Remapping of the C-Store Landscape, the Parkland Corp. Selloff & Dramatic Changes at EG GroupConvenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, the owner of Wall Drug Store on prepping for road-trip season. For more on road-trip preparation, check out my interview on NACS' Convenience Matters podcast here: https://conveniencematters.com/episode/493-road-trip-destination
2025-05-0925 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly: Ep.12: 7-Eleven/Circle K Nondisclosure Agreement, Oreo’s New Flavor & Tariffs, Tariffs, Tariffs!Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, economist Dr. Thomas Weinandy on the likelihood of a recession.
2025-05-0232 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.11: Another View on Yearend Sales, Off-Premise Foodservice Booms & Loyalty Drives Check SizeConvenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Tom Kloza on what's next for oil prices?#ConvenienceWeekly
2025-04-2528 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.10: The Year in Foodservice Sales, a Shakeup at Parkland & BP's Private-Label RolloutConvenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, a very special consumer panel.
2025-04-1833 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.9: 2024 Industry Sales, 7-Eleven's Lackluster Year & the Best of April FoolsConvenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, a deep dive into GetGo's training and retention program.
2025-04-1129 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.8: 2024 Industry Sales, 7-Eleven/Circle K Update & Family Dollar Gets a New HomeConvenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, get the deets on how CITGO is expanding to the west and the status of its EV efforts.
2025-03-2832 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.7: Couche-Tard's Earnings, M&A Forecast & Record Credit-Card FeesConvenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Gus Olympidis' "perpetual quest" to do business a little bit better.
2025-03-2134 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.6: Major Retail Selloffs, Pizza's Day in the Sun & Tracking the Hoagie HunterConvenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Arie Kotler on GPM Investment's dealer initiative and new-store growth.
2025-03-1426 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.5: The 7-Eleven Saga, OXXO Rebranding & Building a BrandConvenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Tiffany Fraley on her introduction to c-stores and building The Gas Spot retail brand.
2025-03-0735 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.4: Industry Optimism, M&A Update & Tackling TurnoverConvenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, Tackling Turnover with Tom Hart of Ready Training Online.
2025-02-2834 min
For Immediate Release PodcastFIR Interview: Steve Rubel on AI, Media Analytics, and the Future of PRIn this FIR Interview, Steve joins Neville Hobson and Shel Holtz - for the fifth time in an FIR Interview - to discuss the role of AI in modern communication, how data-driven storytelling is transforming PR, and why agencies must adapt to survive in an AI-driven industry.
2025-02-2640 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Ep.3: Retailer Tony Miller's New GigConvenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, retailer Tony Miller announces his retirement from Delek US and his new role at W. Capra. Also, the state of M&A in the industry.
2025-02-2024 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Episode 2: What's Next for EV Charging After NEVI?Convenience retailing news, issues and opinions. Plus, President Trump has canceled the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) grant program. Ryan McKinnon of the Charge Ahead Partnership discusses what that means for convenience retailers' plans to develop EV charging networks and what's next for the industry.
2025-02-1436 minConvenience WeeklyConvenience Weekly Episode 1: Industry Store Count w/ Jeff LenardWelcome to Convenience Store Weekly! :) News, issues and interviews about convenience stores. Today: What does the newly released industry store count mean to the channel? Featuring Jeff Lenard of NACS.
2025-02-0732 min2025-02-0600 min
Husky Talk with Steve CullyHusky Talk- Laban MarshFormer UConn star Defensive Back and teammate Laban Marsh is our guest for Husky Talk. An episode that turned into a learning experience for me, Laban truly stole the show. From Pennsylvania, he was a dynamic athlete from an early age. Running track and also competing as a pole vaulter, he achieved many accolades. A mentor in his life met with Laban and his parents to explain while he was great at track, his best opportunity to receive a college scholarship was in football. Laban said there is no secret to success, it's all about hard work, believing in...
2024-05-122h 01
CullyHusky Talk- Laban MarshFormer UConn star Defensive Back and teammate Laban Marsh is our guest for Husky Talk. An episode that turned into a learning experience for me, Laban truly stole the show.
From Pennsylvania, he was a dynamic athlete from an early age. Running track and also competing as a pole vaulter, he achieved many accolades. A mentor in his life met with Laban and his parents to explain while he was great at track, his best opportunity to receive a college scholarship was in football.
Laban said there is no secret to success, it's all about hard work, believing in yourself...
2024-05-122h 01Husky Talk with Steve CullyHusky Talk- The Jedi with The CaptainOur newest edition of Husky Talk on the podcast with guests Courtney Williams and Dennis Callaghan who were both fierce competitors on the offensive line.
Starting with Courtney, originally a walk on and came to UConn after graduation for summer school which was a requirement for admission. He ended up joining the team and learning the game as a scout team player.
Dennis was from Michigan and UConn was not even on his radar. He expected to attend a MAC school before he was won over by the Huskies and made his way to Storrs.
2024-05-021h 11
CullyHusky Talk- The Jedi with The CaptainOur newest edition of Husky Talk on the podcast with guests Courtney Williams and Dennis Callaghan who were both fierce competitors on the offensive line.
Starting with Courtney, originally a walk on and came to UConn after graduation for summer school which was a requirement for admission. He ended up joining the team and learning the game as a scout team player.
Dennis was from Michigan and UConn was not even on his radar. He expected to attend a MAC school before he was won over by the Huskies and made his way to Storrs.
2024-05-021h 11
Whitworth Pirate PodcastHoltz's Hawaii return, Driggs senior season, Tiumalu's transition to trackIn this episode of the Whitworth Pirate Podcast, Bud talks with basketball with Jake Holtz and Dawson Driggs before catching up with Renee Tiumalu about track and field.
2024-01-1936 min
Bird Fans 4 Ever PodcastBird Fans 4 Ever Episode 25 Brandon HoltzBird Fans 4 Ever – Episode 25 – our guest #RB4L Brandon Holtz, 2005 – 09, discusses his recruitment to ISU, playing on two NIT teams, having a brother play for @Redbird_MBB , and how he ACED life after graduation.
2023-01-2639 minBird Fans 4 Ever PodcastBird Fans 4 Ever Episode 25 Brandon HoltzBird Fans 4 Ever – Episode 25 – our guest #RB4L Brandon Holtz, 2005 – 09, discusses his recruitment to ISU, playing on two NIT teams, having a brother play for @Redbird_MBB , and how he ACED life after graduation.
2023-01-2639 min
Redeemed and Restored with Athena Dean HoltzOnly if God Says So with Karen Mercer
Welcome to today’s episode of the All Things podcast. I am excited to introduce to you new Redemption Press Author, Karen Mercer and her new book, Only if God Says So.
For fifty-four years, Karen Black Mercer has been a warrior against abortion, starting in the late sixties to prevent abortion on demand. She has worked with crisis pregnancy centers, done post-abortion counseling, opened a maternity home and joined Operation Rescue. She has been pushed, spit on, handcuffed, beaten, injured by nunchuckus, shackled, arrested twenty-four times, written up sixty-three times for injunction violations, and received a mafia deat...
2023-01-2530 min
Another Rep with Coach Steve HagenSeason 6, Episode 57 Coach Mike Markuson coaching with Coach Prime at JacksonCoach Mike Markusson has been coaching football for 40 years. We first met at Notre Dame in 1989 while working for Coach Lou Holtz and playing for a National Championship. Coach Mike loves Jesus, loves his family, and loves coaching football. Let's go get Another Rep with Coach Mike. Let's GOOOOO!!!!
2022-12-0533 min
SP Real SimpleToo Far Steve with Paul Holtz #10Too far Steve has Paul Holtz in the studio and talks about his first time meeting Steve, traveling in the Marines, climbing mountains and a little football talk.
2022-09-231h 00
The Ryan Holtz ShowEp 114: Kevin O'Leary From Shark Tank Talks Financial Literacy, Beanstox, Shark Tank & The Need For More Opportunities For Underserved CommunitiesMR Wonderful aka The Shark Kevin O'Leary himself stopped by the show to chat about so many great timely and valuable topics! I have always been a huge admirer of Kevin and his work. The attribute I love most about him is his no BS attitude. We need that in this world! We talked about his investing app Beanstox, Shark Tank, and the importance of ownership in the black community, but also every underserved community. We also chatted about some of Kevin's more personal side and what really got him to the massive success that he is today. I...
2020-11-0357 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 114: Kevin O’Leary From Shark Tank Talks Financial Literacy, Beanstox, Shark Tank & The Need For More Opportunities For Underserved CommunitiesMR Wonderful aka The Shark Kevin O’Leary himself stopped by the show to chat about so many great timely and valuable topics! I have always been a huge admirer of Kevin and his work. The attribute I love most about him is his no BS attitude. We need that in this world! We talked about his investing app Beanstox, Shark Tank, and the importance of ownership in the black community, but also every underserved community. We also chatted about some of Kevin’s more personal side and what really got him to the massive success that he is toda...
2020-11-0357 min
2020-09-1234 min
Total Movie RecallTMR 034 – The Cable Guy This week on Total Movie Recall, Steve and Ryan light a candle for all the former child stars doing porn and robbing gas stations and lament the end of trashy 90s television — the genital warts of American society. We watched The Cable Guy and discovered that Americans would rather have their comedic heroes talking out of their rectums than critiquing our dumb media consumption. Put on your Doc Martens and pop in your Mazzy Star mix CD because we go back to a morally murky time — the 1990s. The Cable Guy (1996) d. Ben Stil...
2020-08-1700 min
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DYB PodcastEP42: Business Runs in the Family — Rick Holtz of HJ Holtz & SonsSUMMARY: In this episode of DYB, Steve shares the mic with Rick Holtz; Owner & Operator of HJ Holtz & Sons in Richmond, Virginia. As a multi-generational family business, HJ Holtz & Sons started in the early 1900’s by Rick’s grandfather. As Rick grew up, he eventually inherited the business and ran with it. As HJ Holtz & Sons grew, however, there were multiple snags Rick ran into. Enjoy this episode as both dissect ways to prevent others from tripping up while transitioning from small family business to a large business.
2018-09-2434 min
DYB PodcastEP36: Highlights from 2018 AST from the DYB Coach TeamEP36: Highlights from 2018 AST from the DYB Coach Team SUMMARY: In this episode of the DYB Podcast, The DYB Team including Steve, Ron Ramsden, Scott Lollar, Dalton Tomlinson, and Nadia Burnett, discuss highlights and favorite moments from the AST conference this year. You’ll be able to hear all about the panels and speakers, including talks from famed DYB members! Enjoy this episode as we step into the shoes of AST attendees this year. ----------------- WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: -What’s in store for the future of p...
2018-08-1552 min
The Lubetkin Media CompaniesLOBP #8: Interview with Garrett Graff, editor of FishBowlDC blogLubetkin's Other Blog Podcast #8: Interview with Garrett Graff, editor of FishBowlDC blog
Garrett was the firstblogger to be given a White House press credential. More recently, it was announced in the Washington Post and on Jossip that Garrett will become an editor-at-large at Washingtonian Magazine. Garrett tells LOBP that he will continue blogging for FishBowlDC, although a co-writer will be engaged. Says Garrett, "I couldnâ??t give up blogging, itâ??s too much fun!"
Program Notes
01:04 to 05:17 - Steve notes the debate regarding Boston Herald columnist Brett Arends' column about poor experiences with corporate PR people in Boston, and mentions his...
2005-08-3023 minThe Lubetkin Media CompaniesCompuSchmooze Podcast #4: Interview with Hobson and HoltzCompuSchmooze Podcast #4, interview with Shel Holtz and Neville Hobson, hosts of the For Immediate Release podcast. Produced in conjunction with my article on blogging and podcasting in the Spring 2005 issue of Attitudes, the quarterly magazine of the Jewish Community Voice of Southern New Jersey.
2005-05-2024 min
CompuSchmooze PodcastUPDATE AND CORRECTPodcast entry on the syndication feed does not include the podcast link. The link is correct in the blog, but we’re resyndicating it so that you can get the podcast.
—–Original Message—–From: Steve Lubetkin [mailto:steve@lubetkin.net]Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2005 4:00 PMTo: steve@lubetkin.netSubject: [CompuSchmooze] 5/14/2005 12:47:00 PM
CompuSchmooze Podcast #3, interview with Shel Holtz and Neville Hobson, hosts of the For Immediate Release podcast. Produced in conjunction with my article on blogging and podcasting in the Spring 2005 issue of Attitudes, the quarterly magazine of t...
2005-05-1400 minCompuSchmooze PodcastCompuSchmooze Podcast #4: Interview with Hobson and Holtz
CompuSchmooze Podcast #4, interview with Shel Holtz and Neville Hobson, hosts of the For Immediate Release podcast. Produced in conjunction with my article on blogging and podcasting in the Spring 2005 issue of Attitudes, the quarterly magazine of the Jewish Community Voice of Southern New Jersey.
Shel Holtz
Neville Hobson
2005-05-1400 min