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Episode 60 has all of the best bits of kmfm Breakfast with Garry and Chelsea.

This week inspired a Monday moan across Kent about everything to do with zips and Chelsea wondered whether it would actually be comfortable to sleep in a shoe (croc fans will love this idea!) Whatsapp Group Chat revealed a minestrone disaster and Garry found a way you can dance for some dollar (legally.) The nanna's of Kent helped us do life right and Garry and Chelsea found out the extreme distances you travelled for the most random items! From salty tea to why you should avoid cutlery, feast on it all in this week's episode of the Breakfast Buffet Podcast with Garry and Chelsea.

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Hiyaaaa petty peeps! Welcome back to another episode of your favorite cheesy podcast! We start with our weekly How's It Going where Ashley talks about how she still hasn't wrapped any presents and Amanda tells us about her Branson trip of horror. Go-Off includes a line Nazi and Perdue Chicken Nuggets. Celebrity-tea brings us a rare neurological disorder that is plaguing an award winning artist. Our topic this week is Craigslist Christmas, Christmas icks, and holiday appetizers. We end with a holiday this or that and our weekly That’s What I Like. .

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Fashion. 

It’s not a subject I can profess to knowing an awful lot about, but if there’s one thing I’ve learned about the ebbs and flows of what’s hot and what’s not, it’s that you can never rule anything out. 

No matter how unfashionable something is, no matter how objectively horrible it looks, at some point it will be in. 

It’s easy to forget, once upon a time codpieces were the height of sophistication and taste. It happened with sneans, sneakers and jeans. And even though it would seem very unusual by today’s standards to see a group of young men loping around with their pants halfway down their thighs and their underwear sticking out, low-riding was until recently very fashionable and sadly given the cyclical nature of fashion, it’ll probably be fashionable again. 

This brings me to Crocs. I’m hardly the first person to notice the popularity of the plastic-y modern clog. But I’ve been struck by the way in which Crocs have crossed from being a sort of ironic haha-I’m-wearing-ugly-shoes option for middle aged people who wanted to wind up their teenagers, to a shoe which is actually cool, cool. Crocs have been worn by popstars and Hollywood heartthrobs. For several years now they’ve been the boot of choice for the likes of Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and fashionistas at openings in fancy art galleries. 

Nowhere is this more obvious than with kids. I was standing at the bottom of a large and slightly intimidating slide at a West Auckland playground last weekend, waiting for my stepson to come on down. And kid after kid after kid whipped off a pair of Crocs and threw the shoes to the bottom of the slide, least the rubbery soles stunt their momentum on the way down. 

The way kids wear them, of course, is with Jibbitz. Jibbitz are little charms that you can attach to a pair of Crocs in much the same way as you might wear a charm on a charm bracelet. It’s a way for kids to further personalise their Crocs and distinguish their pair from everyone else’s. Fashions come and go but one thing that has never changed in the schoolyard: shoes are still the ultimate status symbol. 

But of course, as is the danger with in-demand fashions, there are inevitably downsides to the popularity. At least one New Zealand school has introduced a complete Crocs ban. Several others are banning the Jibbitz charms as kids argue over them. 

There’s always the risk you might push a trend too far and get caught out as the fashion tides change. Ugly is trendy, I get that. But I must confess to wondering how far the concept reaches after being confronted this week by an ad for a Croc accessory I’d never seen before. 

Croc Nuts. The perfect solution for that hard-to-buy-for person in your life, this Christmas. For those who are familiar with Truck Nutz, it’s more or less the same concept. A pair of gleaming metallic testicles which you can clip to the back of your Crocs to swing around in the breeze as you go about your business. 

Taste may be in the eye of the beholder. But let this serve as a reminder to all of us: in fashion, you can never rule anything out. 

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I catch up with Jay Ward from Pixar.  Jay is a classic example of sometimes if you follow your passion and have a little luck the world becomes your playground!  I talk to Jay about where his love of cars came from, how he ended up working on Cars (Disney/Pixar) and where that has taken him!

We do a bit of a deep dive on the movie franchise many of us love, we talk about it's evolution and how some legends lend their voices to add authenticity.  It was so interesting to hear about Paul Newman in what was his last movie.   We Learn about the hidden details in creating the fictional town of Radiator Springs, and how the franchise inspired a real-world adventure along Route 66. Uncover insights into the franchise's growth beyond the silver screen, sweeping through theme park rides and merchandise, with Jay on board as the full-time guardian angel of the franchise.

Lastly, hang on tight as we delve into the revolutionary impact of Cars on both the film industry and the automotive world. Uncover the magic behind breathing life into the beloved characters, the stories that inspired them, and the thrilling tale of a collaboration with Porsche that led to a modern version of Sally Carrera. Hear the enthralling narrative of the car's charity auction, which sold for a staggering $3.6 million. This adventure-packed episode is your all-access pass to the unique intersection of film, cars, and racing. A must-listen for all car enthusiasts and Pixar fans, don't miss out on this unique episode!

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Welcome to a special encore episode featuring Michelle Poole, President of Crocs.  We dig into the remarkable growth story behind the increasingly iconic footwear company. We address head-on the polarizing (or is it fundamentally under-estimated?) nature of the brand and how Michelle has turned that to advantage. We also learn about the personalizing power of jibbitz and how product extensions and geographic expansion are fueling their growth. We also delve deep into the diverse, increasingly digitally-driven, go-to-market strategy that is putting the company on a path to hit $5 billion in sales by 2026. Lastly we get Michelle's perspective on how to balance purpose and profits.

About Michelle

Michelle Poole became President, Crocs, Inc. in September 2020 and has oversight of the Americas, Asia and EMEA regional commercial teams, as well as Product Design and Management, Merchandising, and Marketing teams. Prior to this, she served as our Executive Vice President, Chief Product and Merchandising Officer since April 2020 and as our Senior Vice President and Chief Product and Merchandising Officer since 2014.

In addition to her product and merchandising responsibilities, Ms. Poole assumed responsibility for our Marketing function in 2017. Ms. Poole has more than 28 years of experience and proven success in the development of leading global fashion and lifestyle brands including Sperry Top-Sider, Timberland, Kangol, Converse, MTV Europe and Pepe Jeans where she held a range of marketing, merchandising & product management roles. Since 2018, Ms. Poole has served on the board of Pact, a privately held apparel brand, based in Boulder, CO. She received her Bachelor’s honors degree in fashion marketing from the University of Northumbria, UK.
About Us

Steve Dennis is a strategic advisor, board member, and keynote speaker focused on strategic growth and transformation and the impact of digital disruption. He is the author of the bestselling book Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption and the forthcoming Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption , which will be published in March 2024 and is now available for pre-order at book retailers everywhere. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior contributor and on social media..

Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada’s top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus  Global eCommerce Leaders podcast, and The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.    You can learn more about Michael   here  or on     LinkedIn. 

Be sure and check out Michael's latest venture for fun and influencer riches - Last Request Barbecue,  his YouTube BBQ cooking channel!

About Us

Steve Dennis is a strategic advisor, board member, and keynote speaker focused on strategic growth and transformation and the impact of digital disruption. He is the author of the bestselling book Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption and the forthcoming Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption , which will be published in April 2024 and is now available for pre-order at book retailers everywhere. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior contributor and on social media..

Don't forget to join Steve's new Linked Group for his new book.

Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice, a keynote speaker around the world and consumer growth consultant.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada’s top retail industry podcast,   The Voice of Retail, plus  Global eCommerce Leaders podcast, and The Food Professor , Canada's top food industry podcasts and one of the top management podcasts in the nation according to Apple, with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.    You can learn more about Michael  on  LinkedIn. 

Be sure and check out Michael's Last Request Barbecue,  his YouTube BBQ cooking channel!

We review the book "Strictly No Crocs" by Heather Pindar.

Las MCs logran reunirse para grabar un nuevo capítulo de Experiencia kpop.

Ser idol va de la mano de ser modelo y en esta ocasión Aespa fue elegida para ser las nuevas modelos de la marca Crocs ¿Se habrán agotado los zapatos de esta conocida marca?

Siguiendo con la moda. En Japón se llevó acabo la pasarela otoño/invierno de Rakuten GirlsAward 2023. En esta pasarela tuvimos la oportunidad de ver a varios de kpop ¿Quiénes habrán sido los elegidos para este evento?

Pasando a problemas con la ley. Hwasa es absuelta de los cargos de obscenidad pública ¿Habrá sido necesaria la denuncia o eran sólo padres exagerando la situación?

Los comebacks invadieron la semana. New Jeans nos sorprendió con su single "GODS" para el juego League of legend. Algunas MCs se enamoraron de la canción, mientras que otras no tanto. Por otro lado Jennie nos regaló un MV para su canción "YOU & ME" luego de un año de su lanzamiento.

Siguiendo con  grupos de chicas. G-idle por fin nos presenta su álbum completamente en inglés ¿Era lo que esperaban las MCs?

Sin dejar a los chicos de lado NCT 127, tambien regreso a los escenarios con su 5to mini-album "Fact Check" ¿Fue un buen comeback?

Volviendo a las chicas IVE nos presentó su 2do pre-lanzamiento "OFF THE RECORD" con este pronto comeback ¿Será que se viene la primera gira de IVE?

Las favs de MC Cote, XG, por fin nos presentaron su 1er mini album "NEW DNA" cuya canción a promocionar ahora fue "Puppet show"

Con el comeback de XG pasamos al tema central a preguntar ¿Es XG un grupo de kpop? Siendo que sus integrantes son japonesas y su música está en inglés. Las MCs comentan cuales son los puntos que un grupo debería cumplir según ellas para ser considerado kpop.

 Estas son las posturas de las MC para que puedan votar a su postura favorita:

Choco: Si son aceptados en programas musicales.
Cote: Si cantan en idioma coreano.
Chacha: Si cuenta con cuenta con el visual del MV y performance con coreografía.

Para terminar, las MCs recomiendan música y programas de televisión para sus oyentes.

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HUG contributors Michael Littig and Debbie Soon join Randi Zuckerberg in the Crypto Café to talk about What You Need To Know this week in the world of creative entrepreneurship. They discuss the death of the hobby and the rise of the side hustle, the upcoming collaboration between Doodle & Crocs, and more! For resources and news on trending creator topics delivered straight to your inbox for free- check out HUG (https://www.thehug.xyz) for more information!

This week Kevin and Justin reunite from a Pride Month vacation! The Gays catch up on what they've been doing since they last recorded. Justin becomes a water girlie, Kevin gets sexually harassed by a fish, no one celebrates America's independence and they spill their thoughts on the Colleen Ballinger drama.

Kevin gets robbed by Party City, Justin steals the spotlight from Kevin and the gays bond over the beauty of hangover foods and throwback school lunches.


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Are you obsessed with a brand of cup or soda? Then this episode is for you! Alec and Jackie discuss brands of things that just hav an enormous following for some reason? Alec may have picked a few targets that his family is obsessed with but that's not intentional. Listen in to hear all the things people are obsessed with and if you know why better than Alec and Jackie, let us know on instagram or Facebook!

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The boys are getting ready to hit the trail to Mississippi! They give you the details on their upcoming road trip, plus take jabs at states that can't handle the everyday heat of Texas. Crocs are still a thing, and there are different ways to wear them. And, Kyle is infuriated by modern marketing and contemporary buzzwords, but it's all in good fun. Press play and enjoy your daily commute, this episode is the one for it!

In this edition of Robin Hood: Trend In Zeits, Jack and Miles discuss Trump pleading not guilty to 37 counts of crime (and gets to go home after), some new Croc collabs, Pink's wildly acrobatic concerts, the British Royal Guard passing out in the heat, the 4 kids that survived a plane crash and 40 days in the Amazon, and the antidote for being to high on weed edibles

WATCH:

1. Pink's live show: shhhh on Twitter: "this has me fucking cryinngggntktkeidksjdjqjsajjwjw" / Twitter
2. Ron Iver on Twitter: "Trying to think of another profession where you have to leave your coworker to die bc the boss needs to hear your little tune" / Twitter

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A first-time director’s movie debut is a swamp-filled horror flick. The problem with this film is that the director learns just how real his movie is. Sit back, relax, enjoy this short story, and thanks for listening!

Written and Narrated by Zack Miller. Follow us on Twitter @The_MNS_Podcast, Instagram @midnight_slumber_podcast, our YouTube Channel - Midnight Slumber, and Facebook – Midnight Slumber.

This story was written and narrated by Zack Miller.

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We talked about everybody's Easter plans and traditions, National NO HOUSEWORK Day, "how much does Laura loathe Crocs?" and more!

Welcome to another episode! It's beginning to look like spring in Summerville and pollen is everywhere, and so is A.I. these days. Join us today and listen to the guys talk about important footwear and where they think A.I. is going.

Scratch is a production of Rival, a marketing innovation consultancy that develops strategies and capabilities that help businesses grow faster. In today's episode, we record at our first live event (Zag Out) and wrap up the top Challenger themes of the year and what the key takeaways are for your brand. It was an incredible conversation in front of a live audience and we debated everything from if Crocs are cool or not to if we should be investing in Pickleball... tune in for a special Scratch this week!

Links to stories/topics discussed:

• https://stockx.com/en-gb/crocs-classic-clog-cinnamon-toast-crunch
• https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/eos-launches-bless-fing-cooch-shaving-cream-line-inspired-tiktok-creator/1712417
• https://www.wearerival.com/content-hub-articles/pragmatic-purpose-theres-more-than-one-way-to-save-the-world
• https://starface.world/
• https://www.tiktok.com/@liquiddeath/video/7018963011213823237
• https://www.crtz.xyz/password
• https://www.voguebusiness.com/fashion/corteiz-clint-and-the-future-of-streetwear
• https://usapickleball.org/what-is-pickleball/
• https://www.pickleballengland.org/
• https://www.instagram.com/usapickleball/?hl=en
• https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/11/pickleball-pro-sport-popularity-growing/672001/

Stuart and John try a different approach this episode... cycling through the news of the past week, but occasionally braking to commentate fairly and freely! *This was recorded before Ashley McBryde's induction into the Grand Ole Opry.

2:23 - Shania Twain @ the People's Choice Awards

4:34 - Carrie Underwood - The Country Artist of 2022?!

9:56 - Tim McGraw or Kenny Chesney?

16:04 - Zac Brown Band and Caroline Jones

19:09 - Luke Combs/Crocs

21:31 - Kelsea Ballerini UK tour

22:56 - C2C: Country to Country additions!

29:54 - A Carly Pearce-inspired discussion

39:28 - A little about and from, Jelly Roll

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Today on The Huddle: David Farrar, Kiwiblog writer and Curia pollster and Ali Jones from Red PR joined Heather du Plessis-Allan for a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more!

The fatal stabbing of a dairy shopkeeper in Sandringham was terrible- but with the state of crime in this country, was an attack like this inevitable?

How does this look for the Government, by the way? This dairy has asked for security measures to be installed over the last few year, and this incident can't be a good look. What do you think?

Adrian Orr from the Reserve Bank has recently blamed the Government for their immigration reset and cited that as a factor in putting mortgage rates up this high. Was this a fair thing for him to say?

Are crocs in school really that bad? Surely they can't be less appropriate than roman sandals, right?

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