/* ============================================================
   INSIDE CURIOUS MINDS — Editorial redesign
   Warm cream / amber / ink palette
   Playfair Display (display) + DM Sans (body)
   ============================================================ */

/* === DESIGN TOKENS === */
:root {
  --ink:         #0f0d0a;
  --cream:       #f5f0e8;
  --warm-white:  #faf8f4;
  --amber:       #c8873a;
  --amber-light: #e8a456;
  --amber-pale:  #fdf3e7;
  --muted:       #7a7060;
  --rule:        #d4cdc0;
  --surface:     #ffffff;

  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    'DM Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --radius-sm:   4px;
  --radius-md:   8px;
  --radius-lg:   14px;
  --radius-xl:   20px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(15,13,10,0.05), 0 2px 8px rgba(15,13,10,0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(15,13,10,0.08), 0 12px 32px rgba(15,13,10,0.06);

  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --dur-fast: 120ms;
  --dur-base: 220ms;
  --dur-slow: 350ms;
}

/* === RESET & BASE === */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 73px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--warm-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
a { color: var(--amber); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--dur-fast) ease; }
a:hover { color: var(--amber-light); }
a:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--amber); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 3px; }
img, video { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
.container { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

/* === NAVBAR === */
.navbar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: var(--warm-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  transition: box-shadow var(--dur-base) ease;
}
.navbar.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(15,13,10,0.07); }
.nav-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 64px; }
.nav-brand {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em; color: var(--ink);
}
.brand-icon { font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1; }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2.2rem; list-style: none; }
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.nav-toggle {
  display: none; background: none; border: none;
  cursor: pointer; padding: 8px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block; width: 20px; height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--ink); margin: 5px 0;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) ease, opacity var(--dur-base) ease;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-links {
    display: none; position: absolute; top: 64px; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--warm-white); flex-direction: column;
    padding: 20px 24px; gap: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
}

/* === HERO — centered full-width === */
.hero {
  background: var(--warm-white);
  padding: 7rem 0 5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  animation: fadeDown 0.6s ease both;
}

.hero-content { text-align: center; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }

.eyebrow {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.2s ease both;
}
.eyebrow-line { width: 2.5rem; height: 1px; background: var(--amber); flex-shrink: 0; }
.eyebrow-text {
  font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber); font-weight: 500; text-align: center;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.35s ease both;
}
.hero-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--amber); }

.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--muted); max-width: 46ch; margin: 0 auto 2.8rem;
  animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.5s ease both;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.2rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.65s ease both;
}

/* Quote block */
.quote-block {
  margin-top: 2.8rem; padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  margin-bottom: 2.8rem;
  animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.8s ease both;
}
.quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic; font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65; color: var(--ink); opacity: 0.72;
  max-width: 52ch; margin: 0 auto 0.8rem;
}
.quote-author {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--amber);
}
.quote-avatar {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--amber);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.quote-caption {
  margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; max-width: 48ch; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero { padding: 5rem 0 3.5rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero { padding: 4rem 0 3rem; }
}

/* === BUTTONS === */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-body); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) ease, transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out),
              color var(--dur-fast) ease;
}
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px) !important; }
.btn:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--amber); outline-offset: 3px; }

/* Ink filled — square/sharp like reference */
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream);
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--amber); color: var(--cream); transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* Ghost with arrow */
.btn-ghost {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: gap var(--dur-base) ease, color var(--dur-fast) ease;
  background: none; border: none; padding: 0.85rem 0;
}
.btn-ghost::after { content: '→'; }
.btn-ghost:hover { gap: 0.9rem; color: var(--amber); }

/* For forms/sections that need a pill button */
.btn-pill {
  padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border: none;
}
.btn-pill:hover { background: var(--amber); transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* === SECTIONS === */
.section { padding: 96px 0; position: relative; }
.section-alt { background: var(--cream); }
.section-subscribe { background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); padding: 72px 0; }

/* Amber accent rule */
.section::before {
  content: ''; display: block;
  width: 2.5rem; height: 1px;
  background: var(--amber); margin: 0 auto 28px;
}
.section-subscribe::before { display: none; }

/* No wave dividers */
.section-divider { display: none; }

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700; text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.2;
}
.section-alt .section-title { color: var(--ink); }
.section-desc {
  text-align: center; color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 48px;
  font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.72;
}

/* === GUEST SLIDES CAROUSEL === */
.carousel-section {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 48px 0 40px;
}
.carousel-section .container { max-width: 900px; }

.carousel {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.carousel-stage {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: var(--dark);
}

.carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}

.carousel-slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}
.carousel-slide-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.carousel-slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* CTA overlay on carousel */
.carousel-cta {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  background: rgba(15,13,10,0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  z-index: 5;
  max-width: 420px;
}
.carousel-cta-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.carousel-cta-btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 9px 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .carousel-cta {
    bottom: 8px;
    right: 8px;
    left: 8px;
    max-width: none;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .carousel-cta-text { font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .carousel-cta-btn { font-size: 0.72rem; padding: 7px 14px; }
}

/* Arrows */
.carousel-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 42%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 22px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  line-height: 1;
}
.carousel-arrow:hover {
  background: rgba(200,135,58,0.7);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}
.carousel-prev { left: 12px; }
.carousel-next { right: 12px; }

/* Thumbnails strip */
.carousel-thumbs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.carousel-thumb {
  width: 72px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  background: none;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: opacity 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.carousel-thumb:hover { opacity: 0.8; }
.carousel-thumb.active {
  opacity: 1;
  border-color: var(--amber);
}
.carousel-thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Dots (mobile fallback) */
.carousel-dots {
  display: none;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.carousel-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--rule);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.carousel-dot.active { background: var(--amber); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .carousel-section { padding: 32px 0 24px; }
  .carousel-stage { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }
  .carousel-arrow { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 18px; }
  .carousel-prev { left: 8px; }
  .carousel-next { right: 8px; }
  .carousel-thumbs { display: none; }
  .carousel-dots { display: flex; }
}

/* === UPCOMING EPISODES === */
.upcoming-eyebrow {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.upcoming-live-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--amber); flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(200,135,58,0.4);
  animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(200,135,58,0.5); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(200,135,58,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(200,135,58,0); }
}
/* Category columns layout */
.category-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.category-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.category-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
}
.category-header-edu { border-bottom-color: #2d7a6a; }
.category-header-tech { border-bottom-color: #1a56c4; }
.category-header-biz  { border-bottom-color: var(--amber); }
.category-header-fin    { border-bottom-color: #16a34a; }
.category-header-health { border-bottom-color: #e11d48; }
.category-icon { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1; }
.upcoming-subcategory {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.category-name {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.upcoming-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 48px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .category-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.upcoming-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px; text-align: center;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 28px 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  min-height: 160px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-base) ease, transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-base) ease;
}
.upcoming-card:hover { border-color: var(--amber); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }

.upcoming-avatar {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--amber);
  font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  border: 2px solid rgba(200,135,58,0.3);
}
.upcoming-avatar-img {
  width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(200,135,58,0.3);
}
.upcoming-body { min-width: 0; }
.upcoming-body h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); margin: 0 0 4px; }
.upcoming-role { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 6px; line-height: 1.4; }
.upcoming-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0; font-weight: 500;
}
.upcoming-subtitle span { color: var(--muted); font-weight: 400; }

/* Video thumbnail card */
.upcoming-card-video {
  padding: 0; overflow: hidden; gap: 0; justify-content: flex-start; min-height: auto;
}
.video-thumb-link {
  position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 0;
}
.video-thumb {
  width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.video-play-btn {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(15,13,10,0.38);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.video-thumb-link:hover .video-play-btn { background: rgba(200,135,58,0.72); }
.video-inline-wrap:hover .video-play-btn { background: rgba(200,135,58,0.72); }
.video-play-btn svg { filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.4)); }
.video-inline-wrap { position: relative; width: 100%; flex-shrink: 0; line-height: 0; }
.video-inline-frame { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; border: none; display: block; }
.video-thumb-click { cursor: pointer; }
.video-new-window {
  display: inline-block; margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--amber); text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.video-new-window:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.episode-thumb-link { display: block; position: relative; width: 100%; flex-shrink: 0; line-height: 0; text-decoration: none; }
.episode-thumb-link:hover .video-play-btn { background: rgba(200,135,58,0.72); }
.btn-explore {
  display: block; margin-top: 14px;
  padding: 11px 0;
  background: var(--amber); color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 8px; font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none !important; text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: background 0.15s;
}
.btn-explore:hover { background: #b07728; }
.upcoming-card-video .upcoming-body {
  padding: 18px 20px 20px; width: 100%;
}
.upcoming-field {
  display: inline-block; padding: 2px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.upcoming-field-edu  { background: #e8f5f3; color: #2d7a6a; }
.upcoming-field-tech { background: #e8f0fe; color: #1a56c4; }
.upcoming-field-biz  { background: #fdf3e7; color: #a06825; }
.upcoming-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px;
  background: var(--amber-pale); color: var(--amber);
  font-size: 0.66rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.7px; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,135,58,0.3);
}
.name-blur { filter: blur(5px); user-select: none; transition: filter var(--dur-base) ease; }
.upcoming-subscribe-nudge { text-align: center; color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.88rem; }

/* Episode badges */
.card-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin: 14px 0 8px 12px;
}
.badge-ready   { background: #d1fae5; color: #065f46; }
.badge-upcoming { background: var(--amber-pale); color: #92400e; }
.ep-legend {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); align-items: center;
}
.ep-legend-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }

/* === SUBSCRIBE === */
.subscribe-box { max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.subscribe-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--cream);
}
.subscribe-text p { color: rgba(245,240,232,0.6); margin-bottom: 28px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.subscribe-form { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.subscribe-input {
  padding: 11px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,240,232,0.18);
  background: rgba(245,240,232,0.07);
  font-size: 0.93rem; font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--cream); flex: 1; min-width: 180px;
  border-radius: 0;
}
.subscribe-input::placeholder { color: rgba(245,240,232,0.35); }
.subscribe-input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--amber); background: rgba(245,240,232,0.1); }
.section-subscribe .flash { margin-top: 20px; text-align: center; }
.section-subscribe .btn-primary { color: var(--cream); }

/* === INFO CARDS (Topics) === */
.info-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.info-card {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px;
  background: var(--warm-white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  transition: border-color var(--dur-base) ease, transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.info-card:hover { border-color: var(--amber); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.info-num {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--amber);
  font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.info-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.info-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.info-body h3 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.info-label { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--amber); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin: 0 0 6px !important; }
.info-body p { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.55; margin: 0; }
.info-bullets { margin: 0; padding-left: 1rem; list-style: disc; }
.info-bullets li { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 2px; }

/* === EPISODES === */
.episodes-placeholder {
  text-align: center; background: var(--warm-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule); padding: 64px 32px;
}
.placeholder-icon { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.episodes-placeholder h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.episodes-placeholder p { color: var(--muted); }
.embed-preview { margin-top: 32px; }
.embed-note { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.platform-badges { display: flex; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.platform-badge {
  padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--cream); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--muted);
}

.ep-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.ep-card {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px;
  background: var(--warm-white); padding: 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  transition: border-color var(--dur-base) ease;
}
.ep-card:hover { border-color: var(--amber); }
.ep-num {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--amber);
  font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); text-align: center; line-height: 1.3;
}
.ep-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.ep-title { font-size: 1.12rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.ep-guest { color: var(--amber); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.87rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ep-desc { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.ep-video {
  position: relative; margin-bottom: 16px; overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 56.25%; background: var(--ink);
}
.ep-video iframe {
  display: block !important; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;
}
.ep-player { margin-bottom: 16px; overflow: hidden; }
.ep-player iframe { display: block; }
.ep-links { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.ep-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-fast) ease, transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.ep-link:hover { opacity: 0.88; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.ep-spotify { background: #1DB954; color: white; }
.ep-youtube { background: #FF0000; color: white; }
.ep-apple  { background: #9933CC; color: white; }

.episodes-note {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
  background: var(--amber-pale); padding: 18px 22px; margin-top: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,135,58,0.25);
}
.note-icon { font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.episodes-note p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink); margin: 0; line-height: 1.55; }

/* === FORMS === */
.form-wrapper { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
.form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.form-group label { font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); }
.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
  padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  font-size: 0.95rem; font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--warm-white); color: var(--ink);
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--dur-fast) ease;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(200,135,58,0.1);
}
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; }
.form-row-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }

.flash {
  padding: 14px 20px; margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500;
}
.flash-success { background: #d1fae5; color: #065f46; border: 1px solid #a7f3d0; }
.flash-error   { background: #fee2e2; color: #991b1b; border: 1px solid #fca5a5; }
form .btn { align-self: flex-start; }

/* === HOST / ABOUT === */
.host-card {
  display: flex; gap: 36px; align-items: flex-start;
  max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--warm-white); padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.host-avatar {
  width: 76px; height: 76px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--ink); border: 2px solid rgba(200,135,58,0.3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2rem; color: var(--amber);
}
.host-info h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.host-role { color: var(--amber); font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.875rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.host-bio-heading {
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber); margin: 18px 0 6px;
}
.host-bio p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.72; }
.host-link { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: var(--amber); text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.host-link:hover { color: var(--amber); }
.host-bio p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.host-socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.social-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 500;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-fast) ease;
}
.social-link:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15,13,10,0.15); }
.social-yt { background: #FF0000; color: white; }
.social-li { background: #0A66C2; color: white; }

/* === WATCHLIST === */
.watchlist-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
.wl-card {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px;
  background: var(--warm-white); padding: 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  transition: border-color var(--dur-base) ease, transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.wl-card:hover { border-color: var(--amber); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.wl-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--amber);
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  text-transform: uppercase; font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.wl-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.wl-name { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.wl-reason { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.wl-by {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted);
  background: var(--cream); padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.wl-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: 32px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); }
.wl-cta a { color: var(--amber); font-weight: 500; }
.wl-cta a:hover { color: var(--amber-light); }
.wl-avatar-img {
  display: block !important; flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--cream);
}
.wl-avatar-img img { display: block !important; width: 44px; height: 44px; object-fit: cover; }

/* === DREAM WISHLIST === */
.dream-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px; margin-top: 32px;
}
.dream-card {
  display: flex !important; gap: 16px;
  background: var(--warm-white); border: 1px solid var(--rule); padding: 20px;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-base) ease, transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.dream-card:hover { border-color: var(--amber); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.dream-img {
  display: block !important; flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 72px; height: 72px; min-width: 72px; min-height: 72px;
  max-width: 72px; max-height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; background: var(--cream);
  border: 2px solid var(--rule);
}
.dream-img img {
  display: block !important;
  width: 72px; height: 72px; min-width: 72px; min-height: 72px;
  max-width: 72px; max-height: 72px;
  object-fit: cover; border-radius: 50%;
}
.dream-initial {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  display: flex !important; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--amber);
  background: var(--amber-pale);
}
.dream-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.dream-header { display: flex !important; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.dream-header h3 {
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0; line-height: 1.3; display: inline !important;
}
.dream-link {
  display: inline-flex !important; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream); border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.7rem;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) ease, color var(--dur-fast) ease;
}
.dream-link:hover { background: var(--amber); color: white; border-color: var(--amber); }
.dream-title  { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.8rem; margin: 0 0 6px; line-height: 1.4; }
.dream-caption { color: var(--amber); font-style: italic; font-size: 0.82rem; margin: 4px 0 6px; line-height: 1.4; }
.dream-tags { display: flex !important; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px; margin-top: 8px; }
.dream-tag {
  display: inline-block !important;
  padding: 2px 10px; border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 500;
  background: var(--amber-pale); color: var(--amber);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.dream-notes {
  font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 8px;
  line-height: 1.5; padding: 8px 10px;
  background: var(--cream);
}

/* === EMPTY STATE === */
.empty-state { text-align: center; padding: 56px 24px; }
.empty-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.empty-state h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.empty-state p { color: var(--muted); }

/* === FLOATING NOTIFY BUTTON === */
.floating-subscribe {
  position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px; z-index: 90;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  background: var(--ink); color: var(--amber);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15,13,10,0.28);
  cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) ease, transform var(--dur-fast) ease;
}
.floating-subscribe:hover { background: var(--amber); color: var(--cream); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.floating-icon { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1; }
.floating-text { white-space: nowrap; }

/* === FOOTER === */
.footer { background: var(--ink); color: rgba(245,240,232,0.5); padding: 56px 0 40px; }
.footer-inner { text-align: center; }
.footer-brand {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-tagline { font-size: 0.875rem; margin-bottom: 24px; line-height: 1.5; }
.footer-links { display: flex; gap: 24px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(245,240,232,0.45); font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) ease;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: rgba(245,240,232,0.9); }
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.footer-socials a { color: rgba(245,240,232,0.5); font-size: 0.84rem; transition: color var(--dur-fast) ease; }
.footer-socials a:hover { color: var(--cream); }
.footer-copy { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(245,240,232,0.25); }

/* === ANIMATIONS === */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50%       { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12); opacity: 0.7; }
}

/* === PREFERS REDUCED MOTION === */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* === RESPONSIVE === */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .section-desc { margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .ep-card { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; padding: 20px; }
  .ep-num { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 0.6rem; }
  .upcoming-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .watchlist-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .dream-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .subscribe-form { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .host-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; padding: 28px; gap: 20px; }
  .host-socials { justify-content: center; }
  .dream-card { padding: 16px; gap: 12px; }
  .dream-img, .dream-img img {
    width: 56px !important; height: 56px !important;
    min-width: 56px !important; min-height: 56px !important;
    max-width: 56px !important; max-height: 56px !important;
  }
  .floating-subscribe { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 0.75rem; bottom: 20px; right: 16px; }
}
@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .form-row-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* === MEETING NOTES BUTTON === */
.notes-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  background: none; border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 6px; padding: 5px 11px;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--muted); cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.18s, color 0.18s;
}
.notes-btn:hover { border-color: var(--amber); color: var(--amber); }

/* === MEETING NOTES MODAL === */
.notes-modal {
  display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1000;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.notes-modal.open { display: flex; }
.notes-backdrop {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15,13,10,0.55); backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}
.notes-panel {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  background: var(--warm-white); border-radius: 12px;
  max-width: 620px; width: calc(100% - 32px);
  max-height: 85vh; overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(15,13,10,0.28);
  animation: fadeUp 0.22s ease both;
}
.notes-header {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 28px 28px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.notes-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--amber); margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.notes-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink); margin: 0 0 2px;
}
.notes-sub { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.notes-close {
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--muted); padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px; transition: color 0.15s;
  flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: 12px;
}
.notes-close:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.notes-body { padding: 24px 28px 32px; }
.notes-section { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.notes-section:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.notes-section h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 10px; padding-bottom: 6px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.notes-section ul {
  margin: 0; padding-left: 18px;
  list-style: disc;
}
.notes-section li {
  font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.notes-section li em { color: var(--ink); font-style: italic; }