> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://thechocolatelife.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Random Chocolate Stuff | #PodSaveChocolate Ep79 - URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/random-chocolate-stuff-podsavechocolate-ep79/ - Published: 2024-10-16T18:38:00.000Z - Updated: 2024-10-20T14:29:33.000Z - Description: Episode 79 of #PodSaveChocolate showcases the first in a new irregular topical series loosely inspired by Colbert’s “Meanwhile...” segments – #randumb stuff and all that. - Author: Clay Gordon - Tags: PodSaveChocolate, Live Stream **When and Where to Watch** 🗓️ The LIVE episode starts at 10:00 AM ****PDT**/****MST** (11:00 MDT, 12:00 CDT, 13:00 EDT), on Friday, October 18th, 2024. 💬 ****Join the conversation LIVE!** Links to watch/comment LIVE – or to view the archived episode – on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Watch the YouTube feed without leaving this page. Please subscribe (free!) to the [@PodSaveChocolate YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@podsavechocolate/featured?ref=thechocolatelife.com), like this video, comment, and share to help grow the #PSC community. [Clay Gordon on LinkedIn: #podsavechocolate #randumb #lavidacocoa #thechocolatelife #cacao #cocoa…Episode 79 of #PodSaveChocolate showcases the first in a new irregular topical series loosely inspired by Colbert’s “Meanwhile...” segments – #randumb stuff…![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/al2o9zrvru7aqj8e1x2rzsrca)LinkedInClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/c45fy346jw096z9pbphyyhdz7)](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/claygordon%5Fpodsavechocolate-randumb-lavidacocoa-activity-7252386173623418881-WtAc?utm%5Fsource=share&utm%5Fmedium=member%5Fdesktop) This ****LINKEDIN** link is shareable. [Random Chocolate Stuff | #PodSaveChocolate Ep79Other event by TheChocolateLife on Friday, October 18 2024![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/aGT3gskzWBf.ico)#PodSaveChocolate Ep79![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/media)](https://fb.me/e/i26dDp5FA?ref=thechocolatelife.com) This ****FACEBOOK** link is also shareable. --- ## **Episode 79 Overview** While I do like researching and producing my monthly News & AMA segments I have a large collection of links to stories that either I don’t get to or that interest me but may not qualify as “news.” I occasionally tune into the “Meanwhile...” segments from The Colbert Show on YouTube and I was inspired to collect random (and randumb) chocolate stuff and present them to you. While I don’t expect this will become a regular monthly thing (though is certainly more than enough randumb stuff to fill hours of episodes), this is a pilot episode to try the out idea and have you tell me what you think. Thumbs 👍 up and you want me to do more of these or thumbs 👎 down – one episode was more than enough. --- ### **Links and Resources** [Salon du Chocolat NYC – Member ProfileExperience Salon du Chocolat NYC! This one-of-a-kind event showcases the art of chocolate with top chocolatiers, artisans, and pastry chefs from around the globe. Enjoy tastings, explore exclusive vendors, and indulge in chocolate in every form.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/SDCNYC---FinalFeatured1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/salon-du-chocolat-nyc-member-profile/) Guru member profile, new dates, and more. [Chocoa | Trade Fair, Conference, Forum and MasterclassesChocoa is the leading marketplace for high-quality, sustainable cocoa and chocolate. 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We are deeply grateful to all that Olja Hocevar Van Wely contributed, and wish her the best as she moves on to other endeavors. **Your donations still make a difference, and are much needed to get through the year**, as we have Cathy Ford still on staff as Manager of Member Services, and we have various administrative expenses involved just in keeping afloat. > — From a recent FCIA email [Cacao Boliviano with Volker Lehmann | #PodSaveChocolateEpisode 20 of #PodSaveChocolate features an update to my discussions of Bolivian cacao in a new interview with friend and colleague Volker Lehmann.![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/icon/JR_Pods60x60FavIconCutoutButtons.png)The Chocolate LifeClay Gordon![](https://thechocolatelife.com/content/images/thumbnail/Ep-020---CacaoBoliviano---Featured1920x1080.jpg)](https://thechocolatelife.com/cacao-boliviano-with-volker-lehmann-podsavechocolate/) Look to the Member Discussion at the bottom of the page for the topic. 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[Snack and Bakery](https://www.snackandbakery.com/articles/112274-delysia-chocolatier-to-debut-southern-inspired-truffles?v=preview&ref=thechocolatelife.com) – National Chicken and Waffles Day Truffles [Food Business News](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/26997-taking-flavor-innovation-to-the-next-level?ref=thechocolatelife.com) [Confectionery News](https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2024/10/09/Confectionery-NPD-newsletter?ref=thechocolatelife.com) – Chupa Chups? [Confectionery News](https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2024/09/23/has-the-world-s-first-super-candy-arrived?ref=thechocolatelife.com) – Super Candy? [Confectionery News](https://www.confectionerynews.com/Article/2024/09/23/Can-AI-drive-faster-development-in-flavour-trends?ref=thechocolatelife.com) – AI? [Ruby Chocolate Syrup](https://www.1883.com/en/product/1883-chocolat-ruby-syrup/?ref=thechocolatelife.com)? While I am **truly* skeptical of Ruby Chocolate syrup in coffee drinks there is a lot to like (marketing-speak) in this video. --- **miscellaneous** [Valrhona](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RXB9PC5?ref=thechocolatelife.com) \- Quiz [Randumb Headline](https://www.fooddive.com/trendline/plant-based-dairy/401/?ref=thechocolatelife.com) --- ### **Questions?** If you have questions or want to comment, you can do so live during the episode or, if you are a ChocolateLife member, you can add them in the Comments below at ***any*** time. --- ### **Episode Hashtags and Related Accounts to Follow** #RandomChocolateStuff #Randumb #cocoa #cacao #cacau #chocolate #chocolat #craftchocolate #PodSaveChocolate #PodSaveChoc #LaVidaCocoa #TheChocolateLife --- ### **Future Episodes** ⛔ There will be ****no** episodes of PodSaveChocolate beginning Tuesday the 22nd of October through Tuesday, November 5th as I will be traveling. 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