John Sherwin and Jai Jung Kim, co-founders of HYDRANT, were each on their own path building hydration powders to take on Gatorade and the sports/energy drink categories.

What do football games, concerts, NASCAR, and similar outdoor gatherings have in common? Tailgate parties, or  "tailgating" as it's commonly called.

Mike is back in New York but doesn't bring any better news with this sweltering, sudden heat. And Patrick and Erica bring mixed news of robots that pre-tenderize your meat, a potential Venezuelan uprising, and Michelin's first venture into China's cuisine.

Patrick returns this week on HRN News to report on the net loss for The Biggest Loser winner, and Erica talks about another reason to avoid HFC, but a good reason to substitute with New York honey; plus, the Mike's San Francisco bound and still has nothing good to say, and Jack's

Winter shoe woes? Never fear! Ask a Clean Person has you covered as Jolie Kerr is in studio with Dave Lozo chatting all the ways to take care of your footwear throughout the cold and snowy season.

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This week on Ask a Clean Person, host Jolie Kerr is suiting up and heading to the ice with guest Dave Lozo. Dave has covered hockey for NHL.com and Bleacher Report for eight years and he once tried to pick up Michelle Kwan in a Kansas City hotel bar after drinking for 11 hours.

This week on WORD OF MOUTH, host Leiti Hsu is on the line with Jessica Tom, author of Food Whore: A Novel of Dining and Deceit. Describing lead character Tia Monroe, who moves to New York City to put herself on the culinary map, her plans go awry as a coveted internship goes up in smoke.

Keeping strong with the exploration of the meat industry in collaboration with Slow Food USA, on The Farm Report this week Erin Fairbanks is on the line with Gabriel Krenza of both the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Green Sports Alliance.