/* ============================================
   DAVIDLIEBNAU.COM — SHARED DESIGN SYSTEM
   Aligned with light-creators.com (Deep Blue V2)
   ============================================ */
:root {
  --color-gold:        #E0B76F;
  --color-teal:        #05404C;
  --color-graphite:    #393231;
  --color-sage:        #83A18E;
  --color-deep-blue:   #04171F;
  --color-cream:       #FFF8E6;
  --color-cream-2:     #F5EFD8;

  --bg:                var(--color-cream);
  --bg-deep:           var(--color-deep-blue);
  --bg-teal:           var(--color-teal);
  --bg-soft:           #F8F1DE;
  --text:              var(--color-deep-blue);
  --text-muted:        rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.62);
  --text-on-dark:      var(--color-cream);
  --text-on-dark-muted: rgba(255, 248, 230, 0.65);
  --accent:            var(--color-gold);
  --line-light:        rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.14);
  --line-light-soft:   rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.08);
  --line-dark:         rgba(255, 248, 230, 0.16);
  --line-dark-soft:    rgba(255, 248, 230, 0.08);

  --font-heading: "Cormorant Garamond", Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    "Hanken Grotesk", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  --container-max: 1240px;
  --container-narrow: 880px;
  --container-tight: 720px;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--text);
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 5.6rem); font-weight: 300; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); font-weight: 400; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); font-weight: 400; }
h4 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem); font-weight: 400; }

em { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; }
p { font-weight: 300; }
.paragraph-lg { font-size: 1.18rem; line-height: 1.6; font-weight: 300; }
.paragraph-sm { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.55; }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
}
.eyebrow--muted { color: var(--text-muted); }
.eyebrow--on-dark { color: var(--accent); }

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

/* LAYOUT */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 3rem);
}
.container--narrow { max-width: var(--container-narrow); }
.container--tight { max-width: var(--container-tight); }
section { padding: clamp(5rem, 12vw, 9rem) 0; position: relative; }
section.tight { padding: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0; }

/* NAV */
nav.top {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 1.75rem clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  z-index: 50;
  transition: background 0.4s ease, backdrop-filter 0.4s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}
nav.top.nav-scrolled {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.78) 0%, rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.55) 70%, rgba(4, 23, 31, 0) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
nav.top.nav-scrolled .logo { color: var(--color-cream); }
nav.top.nav-scrolled .logo em { color: var(--accent); }
nav.top.nav-scrolled .nav-toggle { color: var(--color-cream); }
nav.top.nav-scrolled .nav-meta .nav-cta { border-color: rgba(255, 248, 230, 0.55); color: var(--color-cream); }
nav.top.nav-scrolled .nav-meta .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--color-cream); color: var(--color-deep-blue); border-color: var(--color-cream); }
/* When menu is open, instantly remove backdrop-filter (0.4s transition would delay full-screen overlay) */
nav.top.nav--open {
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  background: transparent;
  transition: none;
}
.logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--text);
}
.logo em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); }
.nav-meta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.nav-meta a { transition: color 0.3s; }
.nav-meta a:hover { color: var(--text); }
.nav-meta .sep { margin: 0 0.6rem; opacity: 0.5; }
.nav-meta .nav-cta {
  margin-left: 1rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.nav-meta .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--text); color: var(--bg); border-color: var(--text); }

/* dark nav variants */
.on-dark .logo { color: var(--text-on-dark); }
.on-dark .nav-toggle { color: var(--text-on-dark); }
.on-dark .nav-meta { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.on-dark .nav-meta a:hover { color: var(--text-on-dark); }
.on-dark .nav-meta .nav-cta { border-color: var(--line-dark); }
.on-dark .nav-meta .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--color-cream); color: var(--color-deep-blue); border-color: var(--color-cream); }

/* Hamburger button (hidden on desktop) */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.4rem;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 51;
  line-height: 0;
  color: inherit;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  border-radius: 1px;
  transition: transform 0.25s, opacity 0.25s;
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }

  /* Keep nav-meta visible inline — hide links, show only CTA next to hamburger */
  .nav-meta {
    display: flex;
    position: static;
    background: none;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    z-index: auto;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
  }
  .nav-meta a:not(.nav-cta),
  .nav-meta .sep { display: none; }
  .nav-meta .nav-cta { display: inline-flex; margin-left: 0; margin-top: 0; }

  /* Full-screen overlay when open */
  nav.top.nav--open .nav-meta {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--color-deep-blue);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    z-index: 48;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
  }
  nav.top.nav--open .nav-meta a:not(.nav-cta) { display: block; }
  nav.top.nav--open .nav-meta a { color: var(--text-on-dark); }
  nav.top.nav--open .nav-meta .sep { display: none; }
  nav.top.nav--open .nav-meta .nav-cta {
    display: none;
  }
  nav.top.nav--open .nav-meta .nav-cta:hover {
    background: var(--color-cream);
    color: var(--color-deep-blue);
    border-color: var(--color-cream);
  }
  nav.top.nav--open .nav-toggle { color: var(--color-cream); }
  nav.top.nav--open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
  nav.top.nav--open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  nav.top.nav--open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
}

/* BUTTONS */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 1.05rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-deep-blue);
  background: var(--color-deep-blue);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.btn:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--color-deep-blue); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--color-deep-blue); }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--color-deep-blue); color: var(--color-cream); }
.btn--gold {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--color-deep-blue);
}
.btn--gold:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--color-deep-blue); border-color: var(--color-deep-blue); }
.on-dark .btn--gold:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--color-cream); border-color: var(--color-cream); }
.btn--on-dark {
  border-color: var(--color-cream);
  background: var(--color-cream);
  color: var(--color-deep-blue);
}
.btn--on-dark:hover { background: transparent; color: var(--color-cream); }
.btn--ghost-on-dark {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255, 248, 230, 0.4);
  color: var(--color-cream);
}
.btn--ghost-on-dark:hover { background: var(--color-cream); color: var(--color-deep-blue); border-color: var(--color-cream); }
.btn .arrow { transition: transform 0.3s; }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn--sm { padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem; font-size: 0.75rem; }

/* TEXT LINKS */
.text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--text);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  padding-bottom: 0.2rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}
.text-link:hover { color: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); }
.text-link .arrow { transition: transform 0.3s; }
.text-link:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }
.text-link--on-dark { color: var(--text-on-dark); border-color: var(--line-dark); }
.text-link--on-dark:hover { color: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); }
.text-link--teal { color: var(--accent); border-color: rgba(224, 183, 111, 0.35); }
.text-link--teal:hover { color: var(--color-cream); border-color: var(--color-cream); }

/* HERO — DARK */
.hero {
  background:
    var(--bg-deep) url("hero-ripple.webp") no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 7rem;
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* readability gradient — keeps text-side dark, lets ripples breathe on the right */
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg-deep) 0%, rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.85) 30%, rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.35) 60%, rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.15) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(5, 64, 76, 0.25) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
/* warm gold whisper bottom-left */
.hero::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  bottom: -30%; left: -10%;
  width: 50vw; height: 50vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(224, 183, 111, 0.10) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  /* on mobile, push ripple to the right edge so it sits below the stacked content */
  .hero { background-position: 75% 80%; }
  .hero::before {
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-deep) 0%, rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.85) 40%, rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.4) 100%);
  }
}
.hero h1, .hero h2, .hero h3 { color: var(--text-on-dark); }
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.hero-eyebrow .dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.4); }
}
.hero h1 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.hero h1 em { color: var(--accent); display: block; }

.hero-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  max-width: 32ch;
}
.hero-sub-2 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 42ch;
}
.hero-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.hero-credibility {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
  max-width: 50ch;
}
.hero-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-meta-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.3rem; }
.hero-meta-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
}
.hero-meta-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-cream);
}

/* HERO PORTRAIT — homepage variant (constrained box, default) */
.hero-portrait {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}
.hero-portrait img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(0.92);
}
.hero-portrait::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.4));
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* HERO — PHOTO BACKGROUND VARIANT (David integrated into urban scene, text on right) */
.hero--photo-bg {
  background: var(--color-deep-blue) url("hero-david.webp") no-repeat top center / cover;
  color: var(--text);
  min-height: 100vh;
}
.hero--photo-bg::before {
  background:
    /* dark veil at top for nav readability over photo */
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.45) 0%, rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.1) 140px, transparent 220px),
    /* light wash on right — much more transparent, just enough to keep text legible */
    linear-gradient(270deg, rgba(245, 242, 236, 0.65) 0%, rgba(245, 242, 236, 0.4) 35%, rgba(245, 242, 236, 0.12) 60%, transparent 75%);
}
.hero--photo-bg::after { display: none; }
.hero--photo-bg h1,
.hero--photo-bg h2,
.hero--photo-bg h3 { color: var(--text); }
.hero--photo-bg h1 em { color: var(--color-deep-blue); display: inline; }
.hero--photo-bg .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.hero--photo-bg > .container { max-width: 100%; padding-right: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem); }
.hero--photo-bg .hero-text {
  margin-left: auto;
  max-width: min(44%, 760px);
  text-align: left;
}
.hero--photo-bg .hero-sub { max-width: 40ch; }
/* navbar text colours on photo-bg hero — background is handled by .nav-scrolled */
.hero--photo-bg .logo { color: var(--color-cream); }
.hero--photo-bg .logo em { color: var(--accent); }
.hero--photo-bg .nav-toggle { color: var(--color-cream); }
.hero--photo-bg .nav-meta { color: rgba(255, 248, 230, 0.85); }
.hero--photo-bg .nav-meta a:hover { color: var(--color-cream); }
.hero--photo-bg .nav-meta .nav-cta {
  border-color: rgba(255, 248, 230, 0.5);
  color: var(--color-cream);
}
.hero--photo-bg .nav-meta .nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  color: var(--color-deep-blue);
  border-color: var(--color-cream);
}
.hero--photo-bg .hero-sub,
.hero--photo-bg .hero-sub-2 { color: var(--text-muted); }
.hero--photo-bg .hero-closing { color: var(--color-deep-blue); }
.hero--photo-bg .hero-credibility {
  color: var(--text);
  border-top-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.15vw, 1.05rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  max-width: 56ch;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.hero--photo-bg .eyebrow { color: var(--color-deep-blue); }
.hero--photo-bg .hero-eyebrow .dot { background: var(--color-deep-blue); }
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero--photo-bg .hero-text { max-width: 60%; }
  .hero--photo-bg::before {
    background:
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.55) 0%, rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.15) 120px, transparent 200px),
      linear-gradient(270deg, rgba(245, 242, 236, 0.96) 0%, rgba(245, 242, 236, 0.75) 50%, rgba(245, 242, 236, 0.3) 75%, transparent 100%);
  }
}
/* Mobile/tablet hero photo element — hidden on desktop */
.hero-photo-mobile { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .hero--photo-bg {
    display: block; /* kill flex layout from .hero */
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: 4.5rem; /* nav clearance */
    padding-bottom: 0;
    background-image: none;
    background-color: var(--color-cream);
  }
  .hero--photo-bg::before { display: none; }
  .hero--photo-bg > .container { padding-top: 2.5rem; }
  .hero--photo-bg .hero-text { max-width: 100%; margin-left: 0; }
  .hero--photo-bg .logo { color: var(--text); }
  .hero--photo-bg .logo em { color: var(--accent); }
  .hero--photo-bg .nav-toggle { color: var(--text); }
  .hero--photo-bg .nav-meta .nav-cta { border-color: var(--line-light); color: var(--text); }
  .hero-photo-mobile {
    display: block;
    margin-left: calc(-1 * clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 3rem));
    margin-right: calc(-1 * clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem));
    width: calc(100% + clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 3rem) + clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem));
    height: 65vw;
    max-height: 360px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .hero-photo-mobile img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: 50% 25%;
  }
  .hero--photo-bg .hero-eyebrow .dot { background: var(--accent); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-cta-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero-cta-row .btn { text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
}

/* HERO PHOTO — full-height right-aligned variant */
.hero--photo-right .hero-grid {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
.hero--photo-right .hero-text {
  max-width: 56%;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero--photo-right .hero-text { max-width: 60%; }
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .hero--photo-right .hero-text { max-width: 100%; }
}

.hero-photo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: clamp(420px, 44%, 720px);
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  filter: saturate(0.95);
}
/* soft left edge — photo emerges from the dark hero / ripple */
.hero-photo::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 45%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-deep-blue) 0%, rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.75) 25%, rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.25) 65%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
/* gentle bottom fade so the photo grounds into the section */
.hero-photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 35%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.45) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  /* Stack: text on top, photo full-width below */
  .hero--photo-right { padding-bottom: 0; min-height: auto; }
  .hero-photo {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 75vw;
    max-height: 60vh;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
  }
  .hero-photo::before {
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: auto;
    width: 100%; height: 35%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-deep-blue) 0%, rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.6) 35%, transparent 100%);
  }
  .hero-photo::after {
    height: 25%;
  }
}

.hero-closing {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.55rem);
  margin: 1.75rem 0 0;
  max-width: 40ch;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* COVER ART — podcast page hero */
/* podcast-cover custom element: transparent passthrough so .cover sizes from the real parent */
podcast-cover { display: contents; }

.cover {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-teal) 0%, var(--color-deep-blue) 80%);
  border-radius: 4px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.1), 0 30px 80px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  transform: rotate(-1.5deg);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  container-type: inline-size;
}
.cover:hover { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.02); }
.cover-glow {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40%; left: -10%;
  width: 120%; height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(224, 183, 111, 0.32) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cover-shine {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 248, 230, 0.4), transparent);
}
.cover-inner {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  padding: 12cqw;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
  color: var(--color-cream);
  z-index: 2;
}
.cover-tag {
  font-size: 3.4cqw;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  z-index: 2; position: relative;
}
.cover-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 19.2cqw;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  z-index: 2; position: relative;
  color: var(--color-cream);
}
.cover-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--accent); display: block; }
.cover-host {
  z-index: 2; position: relative;
  font-size: 4.2cqw;
  color: rgba(255, 248, 230, 0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.cover-host strong {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-cream);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.2em;
}
.cover-photo {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: auto;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 47%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cover-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  filter: saturate(0.88);
}

/* PLATFORM STRIP */
.platforms {
  background: var(--color-deep-blue);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
}
.platforms-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.platforms-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
}
.platforms-list { display: flex; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.platforms-list a {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-cream);
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}
.platforms-list a:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--accent); }

/* ============================================
   GENERIC TWO-COLUMN SECTION (Q&A pattern)
   ============================================ */
.qa-section { background: var(--bg); }
.qa-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.7fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .qa-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.qa-aside { position: sticky; top: 4rem; }
@media (max-width: 880px) { .qa-aside { position: static; } }
.qa-aside .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; display: block; }
.qa-aside h2 { font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; }
.qa-aside h2 em { color: var(--accent); }
.qa-body p { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; max-width: 56ch; }
.qa-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.qa-body strong, .qa-body b { font-weight: 500; color: var(--text); }

.pull-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 1.95rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--accent);
  max-width: 36ch;
}
.pull-quote em { color: var(--accent); }

/* ARROW LIST */
.arrow-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.arrow-list li {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.45rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--text);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.arrow-list li::before {
  content: "→";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-style: normal;
}
.arrow-list--checks li::before { content: "✓"; color: var(--accent); }
.arrow-list--on-dark li { color: var(--text-on-dark); }

/* ============================================
   ROLES SECTION (3 columns)
   ============================================ */
.roles-section {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding-top: clamp(5rem, 11vw, 9rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 11vw, 9rem);
}
.section-intro {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 5rem);
}
.section-intro .eyebrow { display: block; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.section-intro h2 { max-width: 24ch; margin: 0 auto; }
.section-intro h2 em { color: var(--accent); }
.section-intro p { max-width: 50ch; margin: 1.5rem auto 0; color: var(--text-muted); }

.section-coda {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--text);
  max-width: 36ch;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.section-coda em { color: var(--accent); }

/* ============================================
   FACTORS SECTION (5 list — dark teal)
   ============================================ */
.factors-section {
  background: var(--bg-teal);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.factors-section::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  top: -20%; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 90%; height: 60%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(224, 183, 111, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.factors-section h2, .factors-section h3, .factors-section h4 { color: var(--text-on-dark); }
.factors-section .eyebrow { color: var(--accent); }
.factors-intro {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(4rem, 7vw, 5rem);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.factors-intro .eyebrow { display: block; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.factors-intro h2 em { color: var(--accent); }
.factors-intro p {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.factors-intro p em { color: var(--accent); font-style: italic; }
.factors-list {
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
/* ROLES — 3-column card grid for "drei Rollen / three roles" section */
.roles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  margin: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) 0 clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .roles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
}
.role-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.role-card-img {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px -25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}
.role-card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  filter: saturate(0.95);
}
.role-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.role-card h3 em { color: var(--accent); font-style: italic; }
.role-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 32ch;
}
.roles-coda {
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem) auto 0;
}
.roles-coda .pull-quote {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0 0 2.5rem;
}
.roles-coda p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 56ch;
}
.roles-coda p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.roles-coda strong, .roles-coda b { font-weight: 500; color: var(--text); }

.factor {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 88px 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  align-items: center;
  transition: padding-left 0.4s;
}
.factor:hover { padding-left: 1rem; }
.factor:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .factor { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.75rem; }
}
.factor-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 300;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.factor-num img {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  display: block;
  opacity: 0.95;
}
.factor:hover { padding-left: 0; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .factor-num { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .factor-num img { width: 52px; height: 52px; }
}
.factor-content h3 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.3rem); font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.factor-content h3 em { color: var(--accent); }
.factor-content p {
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
  max-width: 60ch;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.factors-coda {
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
  margin: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 5rem) auto 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  padding-top: 3rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}
.factors-coda p {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.7rem);
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--color-cream);
  max-width: 32ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.factors-coda p em { color: var(--accent); }
.factors-pre-coda {
  text-align: center;
  margin: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem) auto 0;
  max-width: 36ch;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.factors-pre-coda p {
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ============================================
   ABOUT / HOST SECTION
   ============================================ */
.about-section { background: var(--bg); }
.about-section--dark { background: var(--bg-deep); color: var(--text-on-dark); }
.about-section--dark h2, .about-section--dark h3, .about-section--dark h4 { color: var(--text-on-dark); }
.about-section--dark p { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }
.about-section--dark .eyebrow { color: var(--accent); }

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  align-items: start;
}
#about .portrait {
  position: sticky;
  top: 7rem;
}
.about-grid--reverse { grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; }
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .about-grid, .about-grid--reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  #about .portrait { position: static; }
}

.portrait {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.portrait img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.portrait-caption {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.about-section--dark .portrait-caption { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }

.about-content .eyebrow { display: block; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.about-content h2 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.about-content h2 em { color: var(--accent); }
.about-content > p { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; max-width: 56ch; }
.about-content h3 {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem);
}

.credentials {
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-teal);
}
.about-section--dark .credentials {
  border-color: var(--line-dark);
  color: var(--accent);
}
.credentials .sep { color: var(--accent); margin: 0 0.6rem; font-style: normal; }

.stats-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  margin: 1.75rem 0 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.about-section--dark .stat-label { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); }

.award-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* ============================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================ */
.testimonials-section { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4rem);
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.testimonial {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light-soft);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.testimonial::before {
  content: "“";
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.testimonial-body {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text);
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.testimonial-attr {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-light-soft);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.testimonial-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.testimonial-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.testimonials-link {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4rem);
}

/* ============================================
   WHO IS THIS FOR
   ============================================ */
.who-section { background: var(--bg); }
.who-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .who-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.who-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; }
.who-list li {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
  padding: 1.1rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-light-soft);
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2.25rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.who-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-style: normal;
}
.who-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.who-exclusion {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--accent);
  background: rgba(224, 183, 111, 0.06);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 42ch;
}

/* ============================================
   PODCAST TEASER (Homepage)
   ============================================ */
.podcast-teaser {
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.podcast-teaser::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  top: -30%; right: -20%;
  width: 60vw; height: 60vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(5, 64, 76, 0.5) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.podcast-teaser h2, .podcast-teaser h3 { color: var(--text-on-dark); }
.podcast-teaser .eyebrow { color: var(--accent); }
.podcast-teaser-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .podcast-teaser-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.podcast-teaser-text > p {
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
  max-width: 48ch;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.podcast-teaser-cta-row {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* ============================================
   NEXT STEPS
   ============================================ */
.next-section { background: var(--bg); padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 8rem); }
.next-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .next-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.next-card {
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  background: var(--bg);
  transition: all 0.4s;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.next-card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  bottom: -50%; right: -20%;
  width: 60%; height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(224, 183, 111, 0.1), transparent 70%);
  transition: opacity 0.5s;
  opacity: 0;
}
.next-card:hover { border-color: var(--color-deep-blue); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.next-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.next-card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.next-card h3 { font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 1rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.next-card h3 em { color: var(--accent); }
.next-card p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 2rem; flex-grow: 1; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.next-card .duration {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.next-card .btn { align-self: flex-start; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* simple text-based next-steps variant */
.next-steps-list {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}
.next-steps-list a {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  color: var(--text);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  transition: color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.next-steps-list a:hover { color: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); }

/* ============================================
   FINAL QUOTE BLOCK
   ============================================ */
.quote-section {
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.78), rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.78)),
    url("texture-light-beam.webp") center/cover no-repeat,
    var(--bg-deep);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  text-align: center;
  padding: clamp(6rem, 12vw, 9rem) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.quote-section::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 80%; height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(5, 64, 76, 0.5), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.quote-section::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 60%; height: 80%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(224, 183, 111, 0.08), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.quote-section blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  max-width: 22ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--color-cream);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.quote-section blockquote em { color: var(--accent); font-style: italic; }
.quote-attr {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 248, 230, 0.5);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* ============================================
   ENGLISH BLOCK
   ============================================ */
.english-block {
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.82), rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.82)),
    url("texture-slate.webp") center/cover no-repeat,
    var(--bg-deep);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.english-block::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 4px;
  height: 60%;
  background: var(--accent);
}
.english-block h2, .english-block h3 { color: var(--text-on-dark); }
.english-block .eyebrow { color: var(--accent); display: block; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.english-block-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
  padding-left: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 4rem);
}
.english-block p { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); max-width: 56ch; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.english-block .closing-italic {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
  margin: 2rem 0;
}
.english-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.english-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(224, 183, 111, 0.3);
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  transition: color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.english-links a:hover { color: var(--color-cream); border-color: var(--color-cream); }
.english-links a small {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-style: normal;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-muted);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* ============================================
   EMBEDDED PLAYER (Podcast page)
   ============================================ */
.player-section {
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0;
  position: relative;
}
.player-section h2, .player-section h3 { color: var(--text-on-dark); }
.player-section .eyebrow { color: var(--accent); }
.player-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: stretch;
}
@media (max-width: 880px) { .player-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.player-wrap {
  background: rgba(255, 248, 230, 0.04);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.player-wrap iframe {
  width: 100%;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: block;
}
.player-meta .eyebrow { display: block; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.player-meta h2 { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.player-meta p { color: var(--text-on-dark-muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; max-width: 48ch; }
.player-platform-row {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* ============================================
   EPISODE ARCHIVE
   ============================================ */
.archive-section { background: var(--bg); }
.archive-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-light);
}
.episode {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr auto;
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  transition: background 0.3s, padding-left 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.episode::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  background: var(--accent);
  transition: width 0.3s;
}
.episode:hover { padding-left: 1rem; background: rgba(5, 64, 76, 0.03); }
.episode:hover::before { width: 3px; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .episode { grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr; }
  .episode-meta-right { grid-column: 1 / -1; padding-left: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .episode { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .episode-meta-right { grid-column: 1; }
}
.episode-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  width: 120px; height: 120px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-teal), var(--color-deep-blue));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .episode-thumb { width: 80px; height: 80px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
}
.episode-thumb::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(224, 183, 111, 0.25), transparent 60%);
}
.episode-thumb span { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.episode-body .eyebrow { color: var(--accent); display: block; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; font-size: 0.72rem; }
.episode-body h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.episode-body p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 60ch;
}
.episode-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.episode-card-link {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
.episode-meta-right {
  text-align: right;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .episode-meta-right { text-align: left; flex-direction: row; gap: 1rem; }
}
.archive-load-more {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

/* ============================================
   BLOG / INSIGHTS
   ============================================ */
.blog-section { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4rem);
}
@media (max-width: 960px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.blog-card {
  background: var(--bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light-soft);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.4s, border-color 0.4s;
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--accent); }
.blog-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-sage), var(--color-teal));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-thumb .cover {
  position: absolute;
  height: 82%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(-1.5deg);
}
.blog-thumb .cover:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg) scale(1.02);
}
.blog-thumb::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(224, 183, 111, 0.15), transparent 65%);
}
.blog-body {
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.blog-tags { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.blog-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  background: rgba(5, 64, 76, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-teal);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.blog-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.45rem);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.blog-excerpt {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.blog-meta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-light-soft);
}
.blog-cta { text-align: center; margin-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem); }

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */
footer {
  background: var(--bg);
  padding: 4rem 0 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-light);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
@media (max-width: 960px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.footer-brand .logo { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; display: block; }
.footer-brand p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; max-width: 32ch; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.footer-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-col li { margin-bottom: 0.65rem; }
.footer-col a { color: var(--text); font-size: 0.92rem; transition: color 0.3s; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.footer-bottom a { transition: color 0.3s; }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 0.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.footer-legal .sep { opacity: 0.4; }

/* ============================================
   FADE-IN ON SCROLL
   ============================================ */
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease-out, transform 0.4s ease-out;
}
.fade-in.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ============================================
   PROTOTYPE BANNER
   ============================================ */
.proto-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  background: rgba(4, 23, 31, 0.9);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  z-index: 100;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.proto-banner a { color: var(--color-cream); }
.proto-banner a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.proto-banner .sep { opacity: 0.4; }

/* ============================================================
   EPISODE SUBPAGES
   ============================================================ */
.ep-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(4,23,31,0.85) 45%, rgba(4,23,31,0.35) 100%),
    var(--color-deep-blue) url("hero-ripple.webp") no-repeat center right / cover;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 8rem) 0 clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .ep-hero { padding-top: 7rem; }
}
.ep-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr clamp(180px, 24vw, 280px);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 660px) {
  .ep-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ep-hero-cover { display: none; }
}
.ep-back {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.ep-back:hover { opacity: 1; }
.ep-hero .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.ep-hero h1 {
  color: var(--color-cream);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 32ch;
}

.ep-content {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem);
}
.ep-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--color-deep-blue);
  margin: 2.5rem 0 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.ep-content h3:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.ep-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-deep-blue);
  max-width: 68ch;
}
.ep-cta-block {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(4,23,31,0.15);
}