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Today, I'm sharing with you our annual Planet MicroCap Podcast: LIVE! panel from the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VEGAS 2025 in partnership with MicroCapClub. Joining me this year are: Thomas Bachrach, PFH Capital Website: https://www.pfhcap.com/ [https://www.pfhcap.com/] Twitter/X: https://x.com/PFHCapital [https://x.com/PFHCapital] Jason Hirschman, Hudson 215 Capital Twitter/X: https://x.com/EightTrack180 [https://x.com/EightTrack180] Whit Huguley, River Oaks Capital Website: https://www.riveroaks-capital.com/ [https://www.riveroaks-capital.com/] Twitter/X: https://x.com/Whit_Huguley [https://x.com/Whit_Huguley] PLUS, Special Guest appearance from: Kevin Shea (Twitter/X: https://x.com/thegoodprick [https://x.com/thegoodprick]) Planet MicroCap Podcast is on YouTube! All archived episodes and each new episode will be posted on the Planet MicroCap YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/user/SNNWire]. I’ve provided the link in the description if you’d like to subscribe. You’ll also get the chance to watch all our Video Interviews with management teams, educational panels from the conference, as well as expert commentary from some familiar guests on the podcast. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F1Q5Yfym&redir_token=KM-Hq0C5IQrdTA4S7U1Ev9MzTOV8MTU1Nzk1NTY1NUAxNTU3ODY5MjU1] Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/planet-microcap-podcast/id1024217659?mt=2] The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft [https://twitter.com/BobbyKKraft]

My guest on the show today is Ben Kohn, President and CEO of PLBY Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLBY). PLBY Group, Inc. is a global pleasure and leisure company connecting consumers with products, content, and experiences that help them lead more fulfilling lives. PLBY Group’s flagship consumer brand, Playboy, is one of the most recognizable brands in the world, with products and content available in approximately 180 countries. We all know the brand, we all know who Playboy is, the history, the bunny ears, the magazine; it's an iconic brand. Those don't just grow on trees, nor have the cultural awareness like Playboy has had for 70+ years now. However, following its botched go public strategy in 2021, management has been working hard picking up the pieces to turn things around. That's what I wanted to chat with CEO, Ben Kohn, about, who was very gracious and quite candid as we discussed: * the Corporate history of Playboy * How they are focused on returning customers to Playboy's roots * Licensing deals, specifically the Byborg deal * Managing cultural risks * 3-5 year vision for the company For more information about PLBY Group, please visit: https://www.plbygroup.com/ [https://www.plbygroup.com/] This podcast was recorded and is being made available by SNN, Inc. (together with its affiliates and its and their employees, “SNN”) solely for informational purposes. SNN is not providing or undertaking to provide any financial, economic, legal, accounting, tax, or other advice in or by virtue of this podcast. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in this podcast are general in nature, and such information, statements, comments, views, and opinions, and the viewing of/listening to this podcast are not intended to be and should not be construed as the provision of investment advice by SNN. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast do not constitute and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or other course of action. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast (including by guest speakers who are not officers, employees, or agents of SNN) are not necessarily those of SNN and may not be current. Reference to any specific third-party entity, product, service, materials, or content does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the SNN. SNN assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. The views expressed by guest speakers are their own and their appearance on this podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. SNN does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements, comments, views, or opinions contained in this podcast, which may include forward-looking statements where actual results may differ materially. SNN does not undertake any obligation whatsoever to provide any form of update, amendment, change, or correction to any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions set forth in this podcast. SNN EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. By accessing this podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this podcast, are the property of SNN, or used by SNN with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this podcast may save and use information contained in the podcast only for personal or other non-commercial educational purposes. No other use, including without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing of this podcast may be made without the prior written consent of SNN.

My guest on the show today is Brian Kitchen, President & CEO, Ryan Kavalauskas CFO of Ascent Industries Co. (NASDAQ: ACNT). Ascent Industries Co. is a company that engages in a number of diverse business activities including the production of specialty chemicals and industrial tubular products. Ascent will be joining us in Las Vegas, and I invited the team on to learn more about: * History of Ascent Industries * Brian and Ryan's background and why they decided to join Ascent; and, * Their experience turning around specialty chemicals businesses * Path to profitability while still focused on growth, and * 3-5 year vision for the company For more information about Ascent Industries, please visit: https://ascentco.com/ [https://ascentco.com/] This podcast was recorded and is being made available by SNN, Inc. (together with its affiliates and its and their employees, “SNN”) solely for informational purposes. SNN is not providing or undertaking to provide any financial, economic, legal, accounting, tax, or other advice in or by virtue of this podcast. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in this podcast are general in nature, and such information, statements, comments, views, and opinions, and the viewing of/listening to this podcast are not intended to be and should not be construed as the provision of investment advice by SNN. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast do not constitute and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or other course of action. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast (including by guest speakers who are not officers, employees, or agents of SNN) are not necessarily those of SNN and may not be current. Reference to any specific third-party entity, product, service, materials, or content does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the SNN. SNN assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. The views expressed by guest speakers are their own and their appearance on this podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. SNN does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements, comments, views, or opinions contained in this podcast, which may include forward-looking statements where actual results may differ materially. SNN does not undertake any obligation whatsoever to provide any form of update, amendment, change, or correction to any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions set forth in this podcast. SNN EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. By accessing this podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this podcast, are the property of SNN, or used by SNN with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this podcast may save and use information contained in the podcast only for personal or other non-commercial educational purposes. No other use, including without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing of this podcast may be made without the prior written consent of SNN.

My guest on the show today is with John Rotonti, Portfolio Manager at Islamorada Investment Management. John very recently joined Islamorada Investment Management running their Industrial and Infrastructure portfolio, and he's been actively researching and dissecting about the electrification of everything plus anything housing related. We jump in headfirst on his investing philosophy and checklist/criteria when looking at this swath of companies. And for full disclosure, we discussed a number of companies during today's podcast, I am not a shareholder in any of them.   For more information about Islamorada Investment Management, please visit: https://www.islainvest.com/ [https://www.islainvest.com/]  You can Follow John Rotonti on Twitter/X: @Jrogrow [https://x.com/JRogrow] We're excited to announce that we'll be partnering up with MicroCapClub for our full slate of investor conferences in 2025. Ian Cassel and his team at MicroCapClub have not only built and fostered the best community of MicroCap investors, but it's arguably one of the best investing communities, period. We couldn't be more thrilled to leverage our expertise in curating and hosting large scale MicroCap conferences, and teaming up with MicroCapClub to put together world class conferences for the MicroCap community. First up, the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VEGAS in partnership with MicroCapClub will be held on April 22-24, 2025 at the Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Registration is now live, please visit: https://www.meetmax.com/sched/event_113149/conference_home.html [https://www.meetmax.com/sched/event_113149/conference_home.html]. See you in Vegas! Planet MicroCap Podcast is on YouTube! All archived episodes and each new episode will be posted on the Planet MicroCap YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/user/SNNWire]. I’ve provided the link in the description if you’d like to subscribe. You’ll also get the chance to watch all our Video Interviews with management teams, educational panels from the conference, as well as expert commentary from some familiar guests on the podcast. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F1Q5Yfym&redir_token=KM-Hq0C5IQrdTA4S7U1Ev9MzTOV8MTU1Nzk1NTY1NUAxNTU3ODY5MjU1] Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/planet-microcap-podcast/id1024217659?mt=2] The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft [https://twitter.com/BobbyKKraft]

My guest on the show today is Denver Smith, Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer at Carlson Ridge Capital. We've done a number of episodes over the years on Activist Investing, and I'd say all the investors that end up going activist, it's a reluctant endeavour; they basically, with all the circumstances happening in that particular company, made a conscious decision doing a time and cost analysis that it was a necessary step. But the biggest difference between most activist investors we've had on, or rather, investors that have gone active, is that they wouldn't necessarily describe themselves as activist investors; it was all situational. While becoming an activist investor was initially unintentional with my guest today, Denver Smith, he is now most certainly intentional when the circumstances are ripe. And we dive into what a ripe situation looks like. And for full disclosure, we discussed a number of companies during today's podcast, I am not a shareholder in any of them. For more information about Carlson Ridge Capital, please visit: https://carlsonridge.com/ [https://carlsonridge.com/] We're excited to announce that we'll be partnering up with MicroCapClub for our full slate of investor conferences in 2025. Ian Cassel and his team at MicroCapClub have not only built and fostered the best community of MicroCap investors, but it's arguably one of the best investing communities, period. We couldn't be more thrilled to leverage our expertise in curating and hosting large scale MicroCap conferences, and teaming up with MicroCapClub to put together world class conferences for the MicroCap community. First up, the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VEGAS in partnership with MicroCapClub will be held on April 22-24, 2025 at the Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Registration is now live, please visit: https://www.meetmax.com/sched/event_113149/conference_home.html [https://www.meetmax.com/sched/event_113149/conference_home.html]. See you in Vegas! Planet MicroCap Podcast is on YouTube! All archived episodes and each new episode will be posted on the Planet MicroCap YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/user/SNNWire]. I’ve provided the link in the description if you’d like to subscribe. You’ll also get the chance to watch all our Video Interviews with management teams, educational panels from the conference, as well as expert commentary from some familiar guests on the podcast. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1Q5Yfym [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F1Q5Yfym&redir_token=KM-Hq0C5IQrdTA4S7U1Ev9MzTOV8MTU1Nzk1NTY1NUAxNTU3ODY5MjU1] Click here to rate and review the Planet MicroCap Podcast [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/planet-microcap-podcast/id1024217659?mt=2] The Planet MicroCap Podcast is brought to you by SNN Incorporated, The Official MicroCap News Source, and the Planet MicroCap Review Magazine, the leading magazine in the MicroCap market. You can Follow the Planet MicroCap Podcast on Twitter @BobbyKKraft [https://twitter.com/BobbyKKraft]