/* ===================================================
   MONSTER MINDSET — Global Stylesheet
   Inspired by: DOAC + Chris Williamson
   Brand: Bartlett Red #C8102E | Dark Premium Cinematic
   =================================================== */

/* --- Reset & Base --- */
*, *::before, *::after {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
    --red: #C8102E;
    --red-dark: #a00d24;
    --red-light: #e8243f;
    --red-glow: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.3);
    --red-subtle: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.08);
    --bg-primary: #0c0c0c;
    --bg-secondary: #131313;
    --bg-elevated: #161616;
    --bg-card: #181818;
    --bg-card-hover: #1e1e1e;
    --text-primary: #ffffff;
    --text-secondary: #c4c4c4;
    --text-muted: #5a5a5a;
    --border: #1e1e1e;
    --border-light: #2a2a2a;
    --border-hover: #333333;
    --font-display: 'Bebas Neue', 'Arial Black', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    --radius: 8px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-xl: 24px;
    --transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    --transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    --shadow-card: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    --shadow-card-hover: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 40px var(--red-glow);
    --max-width: 1200px;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

::selection {
    background: var(--red);
    color: #fff;
}

.container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
}

.section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.section__tag {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--red);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.section__tag::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--red);
}

.section__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section__header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 72px;
}

.section__header .section__tag {
    justify-content: center;
}

.section__header .section__tag::before {
    display: none;
}

.section__action {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 56px;
}

/* --- Buttons (Chris Williamson-inspired: bold, uppercase, strong hover) --- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 16px 36px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn--large {
    padding: 22px 56px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
}

.btn--primary {
    background: var(--red);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--red);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
    background: var(--red-light);
    border-color: var(--red-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn--outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn--outline:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    border-color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn--ghost {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: transparent;
}

.btn--ghost:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.btn--full {
    width: 100%;
}

/* --- Navigation (DOAC-style: minimal, clean, premium) --- */
.nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: transparent;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.nav--scrolled {
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.nav__container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 80px;
}

.nav__logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nav__logo-monster {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.625rem;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.nav__logo-mindset {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.625rem;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: var(--red);
}

.nav__links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
}

.nav__links a {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transition: color var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    padding: 4px 0;
}

.nav__links a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.nav__links a.active {
    color: #fff;
}

.nav__links a.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--red);
    border-radius: 1px;
}

.nav__cta {
    padding: 10px 24px !important;
    background: var(--red) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
    letter-spacing: 2px !important;
    transition: all var(--transition) !important;
}

.nav__cta:hover {
    background: var(--red-light) !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow) !important;
}

.nav__cta.active::after {
    display: none !important;
}

.nav__toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
}

.nav__toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 26px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--text-primary);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    border-radius: 1px;
}

/* --- Hero Section (Cinematic, DOAC-inspired with CW's bold type) --- */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 80px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Blurred studio background image */
.hero__bg-image {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -20px;
    background-image: url('../images/studio-mic.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    filter: blur(12px) brightness(0.3);
    -webkit-filter: blur(12px) brightness(0.3);
    transform: scale(1.05);
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero__bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.7) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.4) 40%, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.8) 100%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 50%, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Grain texture for cinematic feel */
.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.03'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero__container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.hero__tag {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--red);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.hero__tag::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 32px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--red);
}

.hero__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
    line-height: 0.92;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.hero__title--accent {
    color: var(--red);
    display: block;
}

.hero__subtitle {
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.hero__platforms {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.hero__platforms-label {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.hero__platform-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.hero__platform {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.hero__platform:hover {
    color: var(--red);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero__image {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero__image-frame {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 120px var(--red-subtle);
}

.hero__image-frame::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.6) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero__image-frame::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.1), transparent 30%);
    animation: rotate-glow 8s linear infinite;
    z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes rotate-glow {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.hero__image-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #181818 0%, #0d0d0d 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero__image-text {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

/* --- Social Proof Bar (CW-inspired: big numbers, clean) --- */
.proof-bar {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 56px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.proof-bar__container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 64px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.proof-bar__item {
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 120px;
}

.proof-bar__number {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 3rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.proof-bar__label {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.proof-bar__divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 56px;
    background: var(--border-light);
}

/* --- Featured Episode (New section — DOAC-style) --- */
.featured-episode {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.featured-episode__inner {
    background: var(--bg-elevated);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-episode__content {
    padding: 56px 56px 40px;
}

.featured-episode__inner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--red), transparent);
}

.featured-episode__badge {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--red);
    background: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.1);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.featured-episode__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.featured-episode__desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.featured-episode__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
}

.featured-episode__player {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl);
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-episode__play-btn {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--red);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px var(--red-glow);
}

.featured-episode__play-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    background: var(--red-light);
    box-shadow: 0 0 60px var(--red-glow);
}

.featured-episode__ep-number {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --- Episode Cards (DOAC-inspired: clean, spacious, shadow depth) --- */
.episodes-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.episodes-grid--home {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.episode-card {
    background: #1a1a1a;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 22px 24px 20px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.episode-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    border-left-color: var(--red);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover), 0 0 0 1px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.15);
    background: #1e1e1e;
}

.episode-card__thumb {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #111;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.episode-card__thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.episode-card:hover .episode-card__thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.episode-card__thumb-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 55%, transparent 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.episode-card:hover .episode-card__thumb-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.25) 55%, rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 100%);
}

.episode-card__play-btn {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--red);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.5);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.episode-card:hover .episode-card__play-btn {
    transform: scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.7);
}

.episode-card__body {
    padding: 20px 24px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.episode-card__number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: var(--red);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.episode-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    flex: 1;
}

.episode-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 16px;
    margin-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.episode-card__duration {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.episode-card__links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.episode-card__link {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.episode-card__link:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Episode Video Modal */
.episode-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.episode-modal.is-open {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
}

.episode-modal__inner {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 960px;
    position: relative;
}

.episode-modal__close {
    position: absolute;
    top: -48px;
    right: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.episode-modal__close:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.episode-modal__player {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
    box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.episode-modal__player iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
    display: block;
}

/* Platform Picker Modal */
.platform-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 24px;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.platform-modal.is-open {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
}

.platform-modal__inner {
    background: #111;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 48px 40px 40px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 460px;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
}

.platform-modal__close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.platform-modal__close:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    color: #fff;
}

.platform-modal__label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #e8b45a;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.platform-modal__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.platform-modal__options {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.platform-modal__option {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #fff;
    transition: transform 0.15s ease, filter 0.15s ease;
}

.platform-modal__option:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.platform-modal__option svg {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    fill: #fff;
}

.platform-modal__option--spotify { background: #1DB954; }
.platform-modal__option--youtube { background: #FF0000; }
.platform-modal__option--apple   { background: #B150E2; }

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .platform-modal__inner {
        padding: 40px 20px 28px;
    }
    .platform-modal__title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .platform-modal__option {
        padding: 16px 20px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* --- Episodes Filter --- */
.episodes-filter,
.blog-filter {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.episodes-filter__btn,
.blog-filter__btn {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 14px 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    text-align: center;
}

.episodes-filter__btn:hover,
.blog-filter__btn:hover {
    color: #fff;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.episodes-filter__btn.active,
.blog-filter__btn.active {
    color: #fff;
    background: var(--red);
    border-color: var(--red);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .episodes-filter,
    .blog-filter {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .episodes-filter__btn,
    .blog-filter__btn {
        flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 5px);
    }
}

/* --- About Preview (Home) --- */
.about-preview {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-preview__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 100px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-preview__image-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #0d0d0d 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 8px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.about-preview__text {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-preview__content .btn {
    margin-top: 16px;
}

/* --- Email Capture (CW-inspired: prominent, hero-level) --- */
.email-capture {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    position: relative;
}

.email-capture::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.email-capture__box {
    background: var(--bg-elevated);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 80px 60px;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.email-capture__box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--red), transparent);
}

.email-capture__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.email-capture__desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    max-width: 460px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.email-capture__form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.email-capture__input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 16px 22px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    outline: none;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.email-capture__input:focus {
    border-color: var(--red);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.1);
}

.email-capture__input::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.email-capture__note {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* --- Page Hero (Inner pages) --- */

.page-hero {
    padding: 155px 0 60px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.page-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 80%, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 20%, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.04) 0%, transparent 40%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 7rem);
    letter-spacing: 6px;
    line-height: 0.95;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.page-hero__subtitle {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --- Episodes Page — Vault Background --- */
.episodes-section {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.14) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 50%, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.05) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 70%, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.04) 0%, transparent 40%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #16090d 0%, #0f0e0e 25%, #0c0c0c 100%);
}

/* --- About Page --- */
.about-content__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 100px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-content__img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: block;
}

.about-content__image-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #181818 0%, #0d0d0d 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: 8px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.4;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.about-content__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 3rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    color: var(--red);
}

.about-content__text p {
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-content__text strong {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.about-story {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.about-story__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.about-story__card {
    position: relative;
    background: #141414;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--red);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px 36px 44px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: default;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    min-height: 380px;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
                box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
                border-color 0.3s ease,
                background 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.about-story__card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.1) 0%, transparent 65%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-story__card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-14px) scale(1.02);
    background: #1a1010;
    border-top-color: var(--red);
    border-color: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.4);
    box-shadow:
        0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.2),
        0 0 40px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.12);
}

.about-story__card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.about-story__number {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.15);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.about-story__card:hover .about-story__number {
    color: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.3);
}

.about-story__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.about-story__card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-story__card p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --- About Stats --- */
.about-stats {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.about-stats__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 48px;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-stats__number {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.about-stats__label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.about-cta__box {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-cta__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-cta__desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-cta__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* --- Blog Cards (CW-inspired: clean shadow, minimal) --- */
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.blog-card {
    display: block;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.blog-card__image-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #111 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card__image-placeholder::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.06), transparent 70%);
}

.blog-card__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card__img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.blog-card__content {
    padding: 32px;
}

.blog-card__category {
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--red);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.blog-card__title {
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.blog-card__excerpt {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.blog-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* --- Blog Author --- */
.blog-author__card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
    background: #1a1a1a;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-author__img {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--border);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-author__label {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--red);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.blog-author__name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-author__bio {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-author__link {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--red);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.blog-author__link:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .blog-author__card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 28px 20px;
    }
}

/* --- Contact Page --- */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 72px;
    align-items: start;
}

.contact-form__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.contact-form__group {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.contact-form__label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.contact-form__input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    outline: none;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.contact-form__input:focus {
    border-color: var(--red);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.1);
}

.contact-form__input::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.contact-form__select {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 12 12' fill='%235a5a5a'%3E%3Cpath d='M6 8L1 3h10z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 18px center;
    padding-right: 44px;
}

.contact-form__textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 140px;
}

.contact-info__card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.contact-info__card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-light);
}

.contact-info__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.625rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact-info__item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.contact-info__item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-info__item svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.contact-info__label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-info__value {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.contact-info__value:hover {
    color: var(--red);
}

.contact-info__social {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.contact-info__social-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    padding: 8px 0;
}

.contact-info__social-link:hover {
    color: var(--red);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --- Footer --- */
.footer {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 100px 0 48px;
}

.footer__container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
}

.footer__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 56px;
    margin-bottom: 72px;
}

.footer__tagline {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin-top: 20px;
    max-width: 280px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer__social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 28px;
}

.footer__social-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.footer__social-link:hover {
    color: var(--red);
    border-color: var(--red);
    background: rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer__links li {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer__links a {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.footer__links a:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer__bottom {
    padding-top: 36px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    text-align: center;
}

.footer__bottom p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* --- Nav Logo Image --- */
.nav__logo-img {
    height: 40px;
    width: auto;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.nav__logo-img:hover {
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.footer__logo-img {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

/* --- Hero image (real photo) --- */
.hero__image-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* --- Platform Buttons (labeled) --- */
.hero__platform-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 100px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.hero__platform-btn:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

/* --- Media Logos Bar --- */
.proof-bar__logos {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 32px auto 0;
    padding: 0 32px;
}

.proof-bar__logos-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 40px;
    padding-top: 28px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.proof-bar__logo-text {
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.proof-bar__logo-item {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* --- Lead Magnet Section --- */
.lead-magnet {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.lead-magnet__inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 72px;
    align-items: center;
}

.lead-magnet__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.lead-magnet__desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.lead-magnet__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.lead-magnet__list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.lead-magnet__list li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 8px;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--red);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.lead-magnet__form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    max-width: 480px;
}

.lead-magnet__input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    outline: none;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.lead-magnet__input:focus {
    border-color: var(--red);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(200, 16, 46, 0.1);
}

.lead-magnet__input::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.lead-magnet__note {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 12px;
}

/* Lead Magnet Book Visual */
.lead-magnet__book {
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    perspective: 800px;
}

.lead-magnet__book-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1a1a1a 0%, var(--bg-primary) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 20px 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), -4px -4px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    transform: rotateY(-6deg);
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.lead-magnet__book-inner:hover {
    transform: rotateY(0deg);
}

.lead-magnet__book-inner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--red);
}

.lead-magnet__book-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.lead-magnet__book-author {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--red);
}

/* --- Guest Social Proof --- */
.guest-proof__subtitle {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.guest-proof__grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 28px;
}

.guest-proof__card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 44px 28px 40px;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    width: 210px;
    min-height: 330px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.guest-proof__card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}

.guest-proof__avatar {
    width: 148px;
    height: 148px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #222 0%, #111 100%);
    margin: 0 auto 22px;
    border: 3px solid var(--border);
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.guest-proof__avatar--initials {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.guest-proof__avatar--more {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--red);
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--red-glow);
}

.guest-proof__card--more .guest-proof__name {
    color: var(--red);
}

.guest-proof__name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.guest-proof__title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* --- Testimonials --- */
.testimonials {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.testimonials__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.testimonial-card__stars {
    color: #f5a623;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testimonial-card__quote {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-card__name {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.testimonial-card__role {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --- Email Capture (branded "Monday Monster") --- */
.email-capture__subtitle {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--red);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* --- Exit-Intent Popup --- */
.popup-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    padding: 24px;
}

.popup-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
}

.popup {
    background: var(--bg-elevated);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 48px;
    max-width: 480px;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.95);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.popup-overlay.active .popup {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.popup__close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 20px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color var(--transition);
    line-height: 1;
}

.popup__close:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.popup__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.popup__desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.popup__form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.popup__input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color var(--transition);
}

.popup__input:focus {
    border-color: var(--red);
}

.popup__input::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.popup__note {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --- Start Here Page --- */
.start-block {
    margin-bottom: 72px;
    padding-bottom: 72px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.start-block:last-of-type {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.start-block__header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.start-block__number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 3rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--red);
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.start-block__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.05;
}

.start-block__desc {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.start-block__episodes {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.start-episode {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    /* button reset */
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.start-episode:hover {
    background: var(--bg-card-hover);
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.start-episode__num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--red);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-width: 56px;
}

.start-episode__title {
    flex: 1;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.start-episode__duration {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- Sticky Audio Player --- */
.audio-player {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #111;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    z-index: 9998;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    padding: 0;
}

.audio-player.active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.audio-player__inner {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 12px 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.audio-player__play-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--red);
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.audio-player__play-btn:hover {
    background: var(--red-light);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--red-glow);
}

.audio-player__info {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.audio-player__title {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.audio-player__progress {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.audio-player__progress-bar {
    flex: 1;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--border-light);
    border-radius: 2px;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
}

.audio-player__progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--red);
    border-radius: 2px;
    width: 0%;
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

.audio-player__time {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-width: 90px;
    text-align: right;
}

.audio-player__close {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.audio-player__close:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .audio-player__inner {
        padding: 10px 16px;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .audio-player__time {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* --- Scroll Reveal --- */
[data-reveal] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(32px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

[data-reveal].revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger children */
[data-reveal-stagger] > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

[data-reveal-stagger].revealed > * {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

[data-reveal-stagger].revealed > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
[data-reveal-stagger].revealed > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
[data-reveal-stagger].revealed > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
[data-reveal-stagger].revealed > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
[data-reveal-stagger].revealed > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
[data-reveal-stagger].revealed > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
[data-reveal-stagger].revealed > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.6s; }
[data-reveal-stagger].revealed > *:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.7s; }
[data-reveal-stagger].revealed > *:nth-child(9) { transition-delay: 0.8s; }

/* ===================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   =================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 24px;
    }

    .hero__container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 48px;
    }

    .hero__tag {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero__subtitle {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .hero__actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero__platforms {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero__image-frame {
        max-width: 340px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .episodes-grid,
    .episodes-grid--home {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .about-preview__grid,
    .about-content__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }

    .about-story__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .about-preview__image-placeholder {
        max-width: 400px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .about-stats__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .footer__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .featured-episode__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .featured-episode__content {
        padding: 40px 40px 28px;
    }

    .lead-magnet__inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }

    .testimonials__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .nav__container {
        height: 72px;
    }

    .nav__toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav__links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 72px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.98);
        backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 36px;
        transform: translateX(100%);
        transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }

    .nav__links.active {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    .nav__links a {
        font-size: 1.125rem;
        letter-spacing: 3px;
    }

    .hero {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 130px 0 72px;
    }

    .hero__title {
        font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 12vw, 4rem);
    }

    .hero__actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero__image-frame {
        max-width: 260px;
    }

    .proof-bar {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .proof-bar__container {
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .proof-bar__divider {
        display: none;
    }

    .proof-bar__item {
        flex: 1 1 40%;
    }

    .proof-bar__number {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }

    .episodes-grid,
    .episodes-grid--home,
    .blog-grid,
    .testimonials__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .lead-magnet__form {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .lead-magnet__book-inner {
        transform: rotateY(0);
    }

    .proof-bar__logos-inner {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .email-capture__box {
        padding: 48px 24px;
    }

    .email-capture__form {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .page-hero {
        padding: 120px 0 44px;
    }

    .page-hero__title {
        font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 12vw, 4.5rem);
    }

    .about-preview__grid {
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .about-story__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .about-story__card {
        padding: 32px 24px 36px;
    }

    .about-story__number {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }

    .about-stats__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .about-cta__actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .footer {
        padding: 72px 0 36px;
    }

    .footer__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 36px;
    }

    .nav__toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
        transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 6px);
    }

    .nav__toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    .nav__toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
        transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -6px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero__title {
        font-size: 2.75rem;
    }

    .proof-bar__number {
        font-size: 1.875rem;
    }

    .episode-card {
        padding: 28px;
    }

    .section__title {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }
}

/* ─── Blog Post: Related Articles ─────────────────────────────── */
.blog-post__related {
    margin: 48px 0 0;
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.blog-post__related-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.blog-post__related-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}
.blog-post__related-link {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}
.blog-post__related-link:hover {
    border-color: var(--red);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.blog-post__related-cat {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--red);
}
.blog-post__related-title {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-weight: 600;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .blog-post__related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Guest Social Bar */
.guest-social {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.guest-social__link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 40px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.guest-social__link:hover {
    border-color: var(--red);
    color: var(--red);
}

/* ==========================================================
   HERO CAROUSEL
   ========================================================== */
.hero-carousel {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 620px;
}
.hero-carousel__track {
    display: flex;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.hero-carousel__slide {
    min-width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
}
.hero-carousel__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,0,0,0.97) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 28%, transparent 48%),
        linear-gradient(to left,  rgba(0,0,0,0.97) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 28%, transparent 48%),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 0%, transparent 20%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.hero-carousel__overlay--full { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.72); }
.hero-carousel__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
    gap: 64px;
}
.hci-centered {
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
}

/* Slide 1 */
.hcs-main {
    background: url('../images/slide-bg-empire.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
}
.hcs-main__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #0a0a0a;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 48% 52% at 50% 50%, black 35%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 58%, transparent 75%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 48% 52% at 50% 50%, black 35%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 58%, transparent 75%);
}
.hcs-main__bg img {
    height: 92%;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 55%;
    object-fit: contain;
    opacity: 1;
}
.hero-carousel__text {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 640px;
}
.hc-tag {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--red);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    display: block;
}
.hc-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 5rem);
    line-height: 1.0;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(255,255,255,0.12), 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.hc-accent { color: var(--red); }
.hc-sub {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 500px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.hc-platforms { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hc-platforms__label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    margin-right: 4px;
}
.hc-platform-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    border-radius: 100px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.hc-platform-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--red);
    background: rgba(200,16,46,0.18);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Slide 2 */
.hcs-guest {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 52%, rgba(160,0,0,0.13) 0%, transparent 70%),
        #0d0d0d;
}
.hcs-guest::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(
        -50deg,
        transparent 0px,
        transparent 56px,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.018) 56px,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.018) 57px
    );
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hcs-guest__rule {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--red);
    z-index: 3;
}
.hcs-guest__eyebrow {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.hcs-guest__tag {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--red);
    border: 1px solid var(--red);
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.hcs-guest__deco-quote {
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(6rem, 12vw, 11rem);
    color: var(--red);
    line-height: 0.6;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.hcs-guest__quote {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #fff;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-style: normal;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.hcs-guest__divider {
    width: 48px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--red);
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
}
.hcs-guest__credit {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    gap: 10px;
}
.hcs-guest__avatar {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    border: 2px solid var(--red);
}
.hcs-guest__name { font-weight: 700; color: #fff; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.hcs-guest__title { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.875rem; }

/* Slide 3 */
.hcs-stats {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 52%, rgba(160,0,0,0.13) 0%, transparent 70%),
        #0d0d0d;
}
.hcs-stats::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(
        -50deg,
        transparent 0px,
        transparent 56px,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.018) 56px,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.018) 57px
    );
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hcs-stats__headline {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 52px;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.hcs-stats__grid { display: flex; gap: 56px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 52px; }
.hcs-stats__item { text-align: center; }
.hcs-stats__number {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--red);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.hcs-stats__label { font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Carousel controls */
.hero-carousel__dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 28px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    z-index: 10;
}
.hc-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.hc-dot--active { background: var(--red); transform: scale(1.3); }
.hc-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.hc-arrow:hover { background: var(--red); border-color: var(--red); }
.hc-arrow--prev { left: 24px; }
.hc-arrow--next { right: 24px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-carousel { height: auto; min-height: 100svh; }
    .hero-carousel__inner { flex-direction: column; padding-top: 100px; padding-bottom: 90px; gap: 32px; }
    .hero-carousel__img { width: 100%; max-width: 340px; }
    .hero-carousel__img img { height: 300px; }
    .hc-arrow { display: none; }
    .hcs-stats__grid { gap: 32px; }
}

/* --- Mobile: Hero Carousel --- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .hero-carousel {
        height: 100svh;
        min-height: 100svh;
    }
    .hcs-main {
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: flex-end;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .hcs-main .hero-carousel__overlay {
        background:
            linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 28%, transparent 48%),
            linear-gradient(to left,  rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 28%, transparent 48%),
            linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 0%, transparent 20%),
            linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.92) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 30%, transparent 55%);
    }
    .hcs-guest,
    .hcs-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .hero-carousel__inner {
        padding-top: 0;
        padding-bottom: 68px;
        gap: 14px;
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .hci-centered {
        justify-content: flex-end;
        padding-top: 0;
        padding-bottom: 68px;
    }
    .hc-title {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 9vw, 2.8rem);
        line-height: 1.08;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
        text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.95), 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,1);
    }
    .hc-tag {
        text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,1), 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.9);
    }
    .hc-sub {
        font-size: 0.975rem;
        margin-bottom: 28px;
    }
    .hc-sub {
        display: none;
    }
    .hc-platforms {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        margin-top: 16px;
    }
    .hc-platforms__label {
        display: none;
    }
    .hcs-stats__grid {
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .hcs-stats__headline {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7vw, 2.4rem);
        margin-bottom: 32px;
    }
    .hcs-guest__quote {
        font-size: clamp(1rem, 4.5vw, 1.3rem);
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .hcs-guest__deco-quote {
        font-size: 6rem;
    }
}

/* --- Mobile: Guest Proof (Operators, Not Influencers) --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .guest-proof__grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .guest-proof__card {
        width: 100%;
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 24px 12px 20px;
        flex-shrink: 1;
    }
    .guest-proof__avatar {
        width: 72px;
        height: 72px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .guest-proof__avatar--initials {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
    .guest-proof__avatar--more {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    .guest-proof__name {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .guest-proof__title {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================
   EDITORIAL EPISODES — Light gray
   ========================================================== */
.ep-editorial {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(160,0,0,0.09) 1px, transparent 1px),
        #e5e2dd;
    background-size: 22px 22px;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--red);
}
.ep-editorial__header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}
.ep-editorial__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    color: #111;
    font-weight: 900;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--red);
    display: inline-block;
}
.ep-editorial__all {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--red);
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.ep-editorial__all:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* Featured episode */
.ep-featured {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
    padding-bottom: 48px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ep-featured__thumb {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.ep-featured__thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.ep-featured__thumb:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.ep-featured__play-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
    transition: background 0.2s;
}
.ep-featured__thumb:hover .ep-featured__play-overlay { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.38); }
.ep-featured__play-btn {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: var(--red);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.ep-featured__thumb:hover .ep-featured__play-btn { transform: scale(1.1); }
.ep-featured__meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ep-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: var(--red);
    color: #fff;
}
.ep-date { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #666; }
.ep-duration { font-size: 0.75rem; color: #888; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }
.ep-featured__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
    color: #111;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.ep-featured__desc { color: #555; line-height: 1.75; font-size: 0.975rem; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.ep-featured__links { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ep-platform-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: #111;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}
.ep-platform-btn:hover { background: var(--red); }

/* Episode list */
.ep-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.ep-list__item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 28px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;
}
.ep-list__thumb {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ep-list__thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.ep-list__thumb:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.ep-list__play-icon {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
    transition: background 0.2s;
}
.ep-list__thumb:hover .ep-list__play-icon { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.48); }
.ep-list__meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ep-list__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #111;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.ep-list__desc { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #666; line-height: 1.65; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .ep-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .ep-list__item { grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; gap: 16px; } }

/* ==========================================================
   ABOUT DOUG — White
   ========================================================== */
.about-light {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(160,0,0,0.09) 1px, transparent 1px),
        #e9e6e1;
    background-size: 22px 22px;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--red);
}
.about-light__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}
.about-light__image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 580px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    display: block;
}
.about-light .section__tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--red);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.about-light__content {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--red);
    padding-left: 36px;
}
.about-light__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    color: #111;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.about-light__text { color: #444; line-height: 1.8; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-light__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .about-light__image img { height: 380px; }
}

/* ==========================================================
   REVIEW TICKER
   ========================================================== */
.review-ticker-section { background: var(--bg-primary); padding: 80px 0; overflow: hidden; }
.review-ticker {
    overflow: hidden;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
}
.review-ticker__track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: reviewTicker 40s linear infinite;
}
.review-ticker__track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes reviewTicker {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.review-card {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 340px;
    padding: 28px;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.review-card__stars { color: var(--red); font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 3px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.review-card__quote { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 16px; font-style: italic; }
.review-card__name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-primary); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.review-card__source { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.75rem; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .review-ticker__track { animation: none; } }

/* ==========================================================
   BLOG PREVIEW — Light gray
   ========================================================== */
.blog-preview-light {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(160,0,0,0.09) 1px, transparent 1px),
        #e5e2dd;
    background-size: 22px 22px;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--red);
}
.blog-cards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.blog-preview-light .blog-card { background: #f5f2ee; border-color: #dedad4; }
.blog-preview-light .blog-card:hover { border-color: var(--red); }
.blog-preview-light .blog-card__category { color: var(--red); }
.blog-preview-light .blog-card__title { color: #111; }
.blog-preview-light .blog-card__excerpt { color: #555; }
.blog-preview-light .blog-card__meta { color: #888; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .blog-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
}