/* ==========================================================================
   TRUTH TALKS - MODERN DESIGN SYSTEM & STYLESHEET
   Brand Redesign for Truth Talks Podcast (truthtalks.com)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. CSS VARIABLES & DESIGN TOKENS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Brand Colors Extracted & Modernized from Truth Talks */
  --color-brand-primary: #dd3333;
  --color-brand-hover: #ff3b3b;
  --color-brand-active: #b82222;
  --color-brand-subtle: rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.12);
  --color-brand-glow: rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.35);

  /* Secondary / Metallic Accents */
  --color-metallic-gold: #e5a93c;
  --color-metallic-silver: #d1d5db;
  --color-metallic-chrome: #94a3b8;

  /* Dark Theme Surfaces (Deep Obsidian & Slate Layers) */
  --bg-primary: #0a0b0e;
  --bg-secondary: #111319;
  --bg-card: rgba(22, 25, 35, 0.75);
  --bg-card-hover: rgba(29, 33, 47, 0.9);
  --bg-card-solid: #161923;
  --bg-glass: rgba(18, 21, 30, 0.7);
  --bg-glass-elevated: rgba(26, 30, 44, 0.85);
  --bg-input: rgba(12, 14, 20, 0.8);

  /* Borders & Dividers */
  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  --border-focus: #dd3333;
  --border-glow: rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.5);

  /* Typography Colors */
  --text-primary: #ffffff;
  --text-secondary: #cbd5e1;
  --text-muted: #8e98a8;
  --text-dim: #64748b;
  --text-brand: #ff4d4d;

  /* Typography System */
  --font-heading: 'Montserrat', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-condensed: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;

  /* Elevation / Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 30px rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.25);
  --shadow-glow-strong: 0 0 45px rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.45);

  /* Transitions & Radii */
  --transition-fast: 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  /* Layout Constraints */
  --max-width: 1240px;
  --nav-height: 80px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. RESET & GLOBAL BASE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + 20px);
  -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;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

::selection {
  background-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

img, svg, video {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

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

button, input, textarea, select {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. UTILITY CLASSES & CONTAINER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.section-wrapper {
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-wrapper {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }
}

.text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #cbd5e1 50%, #dd3333 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.text-brand-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff5c5c 0%, #dd3333 70%, #ff8e8e 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px auto;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--color-brand-subtle);
  color: #ff5252;
  border: 1px solid rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.3);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Glassmorphism Card Style */
.glass-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.glass-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-glass);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Glow Orb Backgrounds */
.bg-glow-orb {
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.18;
}

.orb-red {
  background: var(--color-brand-primary);
}

.orb-blue {
  background: #3b82f6;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dd3333 0%, #ba2020 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.4);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff4040 0%, #dd3333 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-strong);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-brand {
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-brand-primary);
}

.btn-outline-brand:hover {
  background: var(--color-brand-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 18px 36px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. STICKY NAVBAR
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  background: rgba(10, 11, 14, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10, 11, 14, 0.95);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  height: 72px;
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.brand-logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1002;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5));
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo-link:hover .brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.brand-title-badge {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

/* Nav Menu Items */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-brand-primary);
  transition: width var(--transition-normal);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.mobile-toggle-btn {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  padding: 8px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  z-index: 1002;
}

.mobile-toggle-btn span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.mobile-toggle-btn.open span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-toggle-btn.open span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-toggle-btn.open span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mobile-toggle-btn {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 100px 32px 40px 32px;
    gap: 24px;
    transition: right var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 1001;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    right: 0;
  }

  .nav-actions .btn-nav {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. HERO SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 40px) 0 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%),
              var(--bg-primary);
}

.hero-backdrop-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.22;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, transparent 95%),
              linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,1) 60%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, transparent 95%),
                      linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,1) 60%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-backdrop-image {
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0.15;
  }
}

.hero-badge-live {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.35);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ff6b6b;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.live-pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ff3b3b;
  animation: livePulse 1.8s infinite;
}

.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.75rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-description {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-cta-group {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* Trust / Credibility Counters */
.hero-stats-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Hero Feature Card (Right Column) */
.hero-featured-card {
  padding: 28px;
  background: var(--bg-glass-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 50px rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.15);
  position: relative;
}

.hero-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-card-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  background: var(--color-brand-subtle);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.soundwave-visualizer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  height: 20px;
}

.soundwave-bar {
  width: 3px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--color-brand-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: soundwaveBounce 1.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.soundwave-bar:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; height: 40%; }
.soundwave-bar:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.4s; height: 85%; }
.soundwave-bar:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.2s; height: 60%; }
.soundwave-bar:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.6s; height: 100%; }
.soundwave-bar:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.3s; height: 50%; }
.soundwave-bar:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.5s; height: 75%; }

.hero-card-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: #000000;
}

.hero-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-featured-card:hover .hero-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hero-play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.hero-play-btn-circle {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-brand-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.6);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-featured-card:hover .hero-play-btn-circle {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.hero-card-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.hero-card-content p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. "CATCH US HERE" - PLATFORM ICON BUTTONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.platforms-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-primary) 0%, var(--bg-secondary) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.platforms-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.platform-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 28px 20px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.platform-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 20px var(--color-brand-glow);
}

.platform-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.platform-card:hover .platform-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

/* Platform-specific brand accents */
.platform-apple .platform-icon-wrap { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d946ef 0%, #a855f7 100%); color: #ffffff; }
.platform-spotify .platform-icon-wrap { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1db954 0%, #15803d 100%); color: #ffffff; }
.platform-pandora .platform-icon-wrap { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #005483 0%, #00a0ee 100%); color: #ffffff; }
.platform-iheart .platform-icon-wrap { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c6002b 0%, #e6002e 100%); color: #ffffff; }
.platform-stitcher .platform-icon-wrap { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2b3b4b 0%, #ff8b3d 100%); color: #ffffff; }
.platform-google .platform-icon-wrap { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea4335 0%, #fbbc05 100%); color: #ffffff; }
.platform-youtube .platform-icon-wrap { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff0000 0%, #cc0000 100%); color: #ffffff; }

.platform-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.platform-action {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.platform-card:hover .platform-action {
  color: var(--color-brand-primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. "WATCH OUR LATEST EPISODE" - VIDEO PLAYER SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.video-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%), var(--bg-primary);
}

.video-showcase-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .video-showcase-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.video-player-frame {
  background: #050608;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  position: relative;
}

.video-screen-aspect {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 56.25%; /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
  background: #000000;
}

.video-screen-aspect iframe,
.video-screen-aspect video,
.video-placeholder-cover {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

.video-placeholder-cover {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.video-placeholder-cover::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 100%);
}

.big-play-btn {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-brand-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.7);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.video-placeholder-cover:hover .big-play-btn {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.9);
}

.video-cover-caption {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.video-cover-caption h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.video-player-details {
  padding: 24px 30px;
  background: var(--bg-card-solid);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.video-player-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.video-player-meta {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

/* Video Sidebar / Show Notes Panel */
.video-sidebar-card {
  padding: 32px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.video-sidebar-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.video-sidebar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.chapter-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.chapter-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.chapter-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.chapter-time {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  background: var(--color-brand-subtle);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.chapter-title {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-left: 12px;
}

.guest-profile-mini {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.guest-avatar-mini {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-brand-primary);
}

.guest-mini-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.guest-mini-role {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. EPISODES ARCHIVE & FILTER SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.episodes-section {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.episodes-controls {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.category-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.filter-pill {
  padding: 8px 20px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-pill:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--border-glass);
}

.filter-pill.active {
  background: var(--color-brand-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--color-brand-glow);
}

.episode-search-box {
  position: relative;
  min-width: 260px;
}

.search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 16px 10px 42px;
  background: var(--bg-input);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-brand-glow);
}

.search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-dim);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Episode Grid */
.episodes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .episodes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.episode-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 24px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
}

.episode-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-glass);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.episode-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.episode-num-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  background: var(--color-brand-subtle);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.episode-date {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

.episode-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.episode-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.episode-duration {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.episode-play-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--color-brand-subtle);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.4);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.episode-play-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-brand-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--color-brand-glow);
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. THE HOSTS SECTION - LUXURY MASTERCLASS EDITORIAL SHOWCASE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hosts-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #08090d;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 30%, rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 70%, rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 10%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.25) 0%, transparent 60%);
  padding: 100px 0 110px 0;
}

/* Ambient Backlight Orbs */
.hosts-ambient-light {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hosts-ambient-light.light-top-right {
  top: -10%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
}

.hosts-ambient-light.light-bottom-left {
  bottom: 0%;
  left: -8%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08) 0%, rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.07) 50%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
}

/* Section Header Enhancements */
.luxury-badge-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.luxury-pill-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #f87171;
  background: rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.35);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.2);
}

.live-dot-pulse {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ef4444;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #ef4444;
  animation: pulseBeacon 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseBeacon {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1.15); box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0); }
}

.luxury-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.gradient-accent-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #fca5a5 45%, #dc2626 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.luxury-subtitle {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px auto;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Accolades Ticker Strip */
.hosts-accolades-strip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  background: rgba(15, 18, 26, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 10px 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  margin-top: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.accolade-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-align: left;
}

.accolade-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.accolade-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.accolade-text small {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.accolade-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 22px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hosts-accolades-strip {
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    gap: 14px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .accolade-sep {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Masterclass Host Grid */
.luxury-hosts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 36px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .luxury-hosts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
}

/* Host Card Architecture */
.host-luxury-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(14, 17, 25, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              border-color 0.4s ease, 
              box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.host-luxury-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 45px rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.18);
}

/* Card Ambient Internal Glow */
.host-card-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.12), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.host-luxury-card:hover .host-card-ambient-glow {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Media Header & Photo */
.host-cinema-header {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10.5;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #040507;
}

.host-photo-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.host-photo-cinema {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.5s ease;
  filter: contrast(1.04) brightness(0.96);
}

.host-luxury-card:hover .host-photo-cinema {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: contrast(1.08) brightness(1.02);
}

.host-cinematic-vignette {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg, 
    rgba(14, 17, 25, 0.2) 0%, 
    rgba(14, 17, 25, 0.1) 40%, 
    rgba(14, 17, 25, 0.65) 75%, 
    rgba(14, 17, 25, 0.98) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating Status Pills */
.host-floating-badges {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.status-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.host-status-primary {
  background: rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.92);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.status-beacon {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #ffffff;
  animation: pulseBeacon 1.6s infinite;
}

.host-status-moniker,
.host-status-director {
  background: rgba(10, 13, 20, 0.85);
  color: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Soundbite Player Bar on Top of Photo */
.host-soundbite-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.host-audio-play-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: rgba(18, 22, 32, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-align: left;
}

.host-audio-play-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.2);
}

.play-icon-disc {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-brand-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.6);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.host-audio-play-btn:hover .play-icon-disc {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.soundbite-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.soundbite-copy strong {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.soundbite-copy small {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Waveform Animation Bars */
.audio-waveform-bars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  height: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.w-bar {
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--color-brand-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: height 0.2s ease;
}

.bar-1 { height: 6px; }
.bar-2 { height: 12px; }
.bar-3 { height: 16px; }
.bar-4 { height: 8px; }

.host-audio-play-btn:hover .w-bar,
.host-audio-play-btn.playing .w-bar {
  animation: waveBounce 0.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.host-audio-play-btn:hover .bar-1 { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.host-audio-play-btn:hover .bar-2 { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.host-audio-play-btn:hover .bar-3 { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.host-audio-play-btn:hover .bar-4 { animation-delay: 0.2s; }

@keyframes waveBounce {
  0% { height: 4px; }
  100% { height: 18px; }
}

/* Card Body */
.host-luxury-body {
  padding: 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.host-name-row {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.host-full-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.verified-insignia {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: help;
}

.host-identity-line {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #ef4444;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Role Descriptor Chips */
.host-roles-ticker {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.role-chip {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* Editorial Bio */
.host-editorial-bio {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.bio-paragraph {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.bio-paragraph.lead-p {
  color: #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.bio-paragraph:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Expertise Tags */
.host-expertise-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.tag-bubble {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #f87171;
  background: rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.22);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Credo Card */
.host-credo-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.09) 0%, rgba(20, 24, 35, 0.6) 100%);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-brand-primary);
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.credo-quote-mark {
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  bottom: 4px;
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  font-family: serif;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.credo-quote-text {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.credo-author {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ef4444;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* Verified Endorsement Card */
.host-endorsement-banner {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.endorsement-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dd3333, #7f1d1d);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.4);
}

.endorsement-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.endorsement-text {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.endorsement-by {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

.endorsement-by strong {
  color: #f1f5f9;
}

/* Featured Project Box (Chad) */
.host-featured-project-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.project-badge-pill {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ef4444;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.project-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.project-brief {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Card Action Footer */
.host-card-actions {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
}

.btn-dossier {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-dossier:hover {
  background: rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.25);
}

.host-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.social-icon-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-brand-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.5);
}

/* Behind The Broadcast Console - Craft Strip */
.hosts-craft-banner {
  margin-top: 64px;
  background: rgba(14, 17, 24, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px 40px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.craft-header-row {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.craft-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ef4444;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.craft-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.craft-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .craft-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .craft-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hosts-craft-banner {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
}

.craft-pill-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 16px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.craft-pill-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.35);
  background: rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.04);
}

.craft-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.craft-info strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.craft-info p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HOST DOSSIER MODAL STYLING
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.dossier-modal-card {
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 92%;
  background: #0b0d14;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 60px rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.18);
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .dossier-modal-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
    width: 95%;
  }
}

.dossier-nav-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.dossier-tab-btn {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.dossier-tab-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.dossier-tab-btn.active {
  background: rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.25);
}

.dossier-tab-btn span {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.dossier-tab-btn small {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #f87171;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.dossier-body-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .dossier-body-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.dossier-left-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.dossier-portrait-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.dossier-portrait-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
}

.dossier-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
}

.dossier-stat-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

.dossier-stat-pill strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.dossier-stat-pill span {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.dossier-right-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.dossier-header-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.dossier-tagline {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #ef4444;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.dossier-bio-text p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.dossier-credo {
  background: rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.08);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-brand-primary);
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  margin: 16px 0;
}

.dossier-topics-wrap {
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.dossier-topics-wrap h4 {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #f87171;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.dossier-topics-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.dossier-topics-list li {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  padding: 6px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.dossier-topics-list li::before {
  content: "✦";
  color: #ef4444;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.dossier-cta-row {
  margin-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. "TELL YOUR STORY" - SUBMISSION SECTION & FORM
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.story-submission-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-primary) 0%, #151821 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.submission-box {
  background: var(--bg-glass-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 56px 48px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 60px rgba(221, 51, 51, 0.12);
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .submission-box {
    padding: 32px 20px;
  }
}

.submission-steps-tracker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.step-bubble {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

.step-num {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.step-bubble.active .step-num {
  background: var(--color-brand-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-brand-glow);
}

.step-bubble.active {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.step-line {
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border-subtle);
}

/* Form Styles */
.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.form-group.full-width {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--bg-input);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--color-brand-glow);
  background: rgba(18, 21, 30, 0.95);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 140px;
}

.form-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. GALLERY & STUDIO COMMUNITY SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gallery-section {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(10, 11, 14, 0.9) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-caption {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.gallery-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. PERSISTENT AUDIO PLAYER BAR
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.audio-player-dock {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 84px;
  background: rgba(12, 14, 20, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 -10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.player-inner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .player-inner-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .player-volume-control {
    display: none;
  }
}

.player-track-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.player-thumb-mini {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  object-fit: cover;
  background: #1e293b;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}

.player-track-text {
  min-width: 0;
}

.player-track-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.player-track-artist {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Center Controls */
.player-main-controls {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.player-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.player-btn-circle {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-brand-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--color-brand-glow);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.player-btn-circle:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.player-btn-secondary {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.player-btn-secondary:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.player-progress-bar-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.player-time {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  min-width: 35px;
}

.player-scrubber {
  flex-grow: 1;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.player-scrubber-filled {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--color-brand-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: relative;
}

.player-scrubber-filled::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -5px;
  top: -4px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.player-scrubber:hover .player-scrubber-filled::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Volume Control */
.player-volume-control {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 10px;
}

.volume-slider {
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 2px;
  outline: none;
}

.volume-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-brand-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. FOOTER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background: #060709;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 80px 0 40px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.footer-brand-col p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 16px 0 24px 0;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-social-icons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-brand-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-brand-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--color-brand-glow);
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. MODALS & TOASTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-content-card {
  background: var(--bg-card-solid);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 800px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-overlay.open .modal-content-card {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-brand-primary);
}

/* Toast Notifications */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  top: 100px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 3000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.toast {
  background: var(--bg-card-solid);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-brand-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 25px var(--color-brand-glow);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  animation: slideInToast 0.3s ease-out;
  pointer-events: auto;
}