:root {
            --primary-gold: #d38501;
            --gradient-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #d38501 0%, #aa871d 100%);
            --gradient-dark: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a2e 0%, #16213e 100%);
            --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        }

      
       




        /* ------------------------- */
        /* Micro-Animations & Hover  */
        /* ------------------------- */
        .hover-scale {
            transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
        }
        .hover-scale:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }

        .fade-in-up {
            animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out forwards;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
        }

        @keyframes fadeInUp {
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        }

        /* ------------------------- */
        /* Hero Section (Glassmorphism) */
        /* ------------------------- */
        .hero-premium {
            background: var(--gradient-dark);
            position: relative;
            padding: 200px 0 100px; /* Increased top padding for better spacing from header */
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        /* Decorative Background Blob */
        .hero-blob {
            position: absolute;
            width: 500px;
            height: 500px;
            background: rgba(211, 133, 1, 0.15);
            border-radius: 50%;
            filter: blur(80px);
            top: -100px;
            right: -100px;
            z-index: 1;
            animation: pulse 6s infinite alternate;
        }

        @keyframes pulse {
            0% { transform: scale(1); }
            100% { transform: scale(1.1); }
        }

        .hero-content-wrapper {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 40px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .hero-text-block {
            flex: 1 1 500px;
            color: #fff;
        }
        /* Animated Gradient Border for Player */
        .hero-player-wrapper {
            position: relative;
            flex: 1 1 400px;
            max-width: 550px;
            margin: 0 0 0 auto;
        }

        .hero-player-wrapper::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -2px; left: -2px; right: -2px; bottom: -2px;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, #d38501, #ff007f, #00d2ff, #d38501);
            background-size: 400%;
            z-index: 0;
            border-radius: 26px;
            animation: gradientBorder 15s ease infinite;
            opacity: 0.7;
            filter: blur(12px);
        }

        @keyframes gradientBorder {
            0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
            50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
            100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
        }

        .hero-player-block {
            background: rgba(20, 25, 40, 0.75);
            backdrop-filter: blur(35px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(35px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
            border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            border-radius: 24px;
            padding: 24px;
            box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), inset 0 0 20px rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
            transform: translateY(0);
            transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
            width: 100%;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }
        
        .hero-player-block:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 40px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.8), inset 0 0 20px rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
        }

        /* Equalizer Animation */
        .eq-bar {
            display: inline-block;
            width: 3px;
            height: 12px;
            background: var(--primary-gold);
            margin: 0 1px;
            animation: eqPlay 1s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
            border-radius: 2px;
        }
        .eq-bar:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
        .eq-bar:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
        .eq-bar:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
        .eq-bar:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }

        @keyframes eqPlay {
            0% { height: 4px; }
            100% { height: 16px; }
        }

        .audio-player-custom {
            margin-top: 15px;
        }
        
        /* Hero Text Enhancements */
        .hero-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            background: rgba(211, 133, 1, 0.15);
            border: 1px solid rgba(211, 133, 1, 0.5);
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            padding: 8px 18px;
            border-radius: 30px;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(211, 133, 1, 0.2);
            animation: pulseBadge 2s infinite;
        }

        @keyframes pulseBadge {
            0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(211, 133, 1, 0.4); }
            70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(211, 133, 1, 0); }
            100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(211, 133, 1, 0); }
        }

        .hero-title-main {
            font-size: 4rem;
            line-height: 1.1;
            text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
        }
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .hero-title-main { font-size: 3rem; }
        }

        .gradient-text-gold {
            background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffdf80 0%, #d38501 100%);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .btn-glow {
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, #d38501, #ff9a00);
            border: none;
            color: #fff;
            padding: 16px 36px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1rem;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(211, 133, 1, 0.4);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            text-decoration: none;
        }
        .btn-glow:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(211, 133, 1, 0.6);
        }

        .btn-glass {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            color: #fff;
            padding: 16px 36px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1rem;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            text-decoration: none;
        }
        .btn-glass:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        /* Creative Category Cards */        /* ============================ */
        /* EXPLORE BY TOPIC (Hover Gallery) */
        /* ============================ */
        .explore-section {
            padding: 70px 0;
            background: #fff;
        }

        .explore-title {
            font-size: 3rem;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        
        .explore-desc {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: #666;
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        .topic-hover-layout {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 50px;
            margin-top: 60px;
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 40px;
            padding: 40px;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
            border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
        }

        .topic-hover-list {
            flex: 1;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 15px;
        }

        .topic-hover-item {
            padding: 25px 30px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            border: 1px solid transparent;
            background: rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
        }

        .topic-hover-item:hover, .topic-hover-item.active {
            background: #1a1a2e;
            transform: translateX(10px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.15);
        }

        .topic-hover-title {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            color: #1a1a2e;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .topic-hover-meta {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: #888;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .topic-hover-item:hover .topic-hover-title, .topic-hover-item.active .topic-hover-title {
            color: #fff;
        }

        .topic-hover-item:hover .topic-hover-meta, .topic-hover-item.active .topic-hover-meta {
            color: var(--primary-gold);
        }

        .topic-hover-arrow {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: transparent;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            transform: translateX(-15px);
        }

        .topic-hover-item:hover .topic-hover-arrow, .topic-hover-item.active .topic-hover-arrow {
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            transform: translateX(0);
        }

        .topic-hover-image-container {
            flex: 1;
            height: 450px;
            border-radius: 30px;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }

        #topicDynamicImage {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 10s ease;
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .topic-hover-layout:hover #topicDynamicImage {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        .topic-hover-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.4), transparent);
        }

        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .topic-hover-layout {
                flex-direction: column;
                padding: 20px;
            }
            .topic-hover-image-container {
                width: 100%;
                height: 300px;
            }
        }
        .category-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
            gap: 24px;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
            margin-top: 30px;
            text-align: left;
        }

        .category-card {
            background: #1a1a2e; /* Dark elegant background */
            border-radius: 120px 120px 24px 24px; /* Arched shape */
            padding: 60px 20px 40px 20px;
            text-align: center;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
            transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
            text-decoration: none;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 1;
            min-height: 280px;
        }

        .category-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d38501, #ff9a00);
            z-index: -1;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
        }

        .category-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-12px);
            box-shadow: 0 25px 45px rgba(211, 133, 1, 0.25);
            border-color: transparent;
        }

        .category-card:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .category-icon {
            font-size: 45px;
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .category-card:hover .category-icon {
            color: #fff;
            transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
        }

        .category-title {
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            color: #fff;
            transition: color 0.4s ease;
        }

        .category-count {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
            font-weight: 600;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            padding: 6px 16px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .category-card:hover .category-count {
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            background: #fff;
        }

        /* Premium Grid Section Base */
        .premium-grid-section {
            background-color: #fafafc; /* Clean light grey base */
            background-image: 
                radial-gradient(at 0% 0%, rgba(211, 133, 1, 0.08) 0px, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(at 100% 100%, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.05) 0px, transparent 50%);
            padding: 75px 0;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* Override inline colors for light background */
        .premium-grid-section h2.title { color: #1a1a2e !important; }
        .premium-grid-section p { color: #666 !important; }

        /* Abstract soft glowing shapes */
        .premium-grid-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 10%; right: 5%;
            width: 350px; height: 350px;
            background: rgba(211, 133, 1, 0.1);
            border-radius: 50%;
            filter: blur(100px);
            z-index: -1;
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        
        .premium-grid-section::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 10%; left: -5%;
            width: 450px; height: 450px;
            background: rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.06);
            border-radius: 50%;
            filter: blur(120px);
            z-index: -1;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .premium-grid-section > .container {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .premium-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .premium-card {
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 16px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
            border: 1px solid #f5f5f5;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .premium-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
        }

        .premium-img-wrap {
            width: 100%;
            aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
            border-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .premium-img-wrap img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }

        .premium-card:hover .premium-img-wrap img {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        .premium-play-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8);
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }

        .premium-play-overlay i {
            margin-left: 3px;
        }

        .premium-card:hover .premium-play-overlay {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
        }

        .premium-info {
            padding: 0 8px 8px 8px;
        }

        .premium-meta {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            color: #888;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .premium-dot {
            color: #ccc;
        }

        .premium-title {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            color: #1a1a2e;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            line-height: 1.4;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .premium-card:hover .premium-title {
            color: var(--primary-gold);
        }

        .premium-desc {
            color: #666;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            line-height: 1.5;
            margin: 0;
            display: -webkit-box;
            -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
            -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .btn-load-more {
            background: #fff;
            color: #1a1a2e;
            border: 2px solid #eaeaea;
            padding: 14px 40px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .btn-load-more:hover {
            background: #f8f9fa;
            border-color: #ddd;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        /* ============================ */
        /* CTA Section                  */
        /* ============================ */
        .cta-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background-color: #fcfcfc; /* Match the background above */
        }
        
        .cta-box {
            background-color: #030a8c; /* Dark blue from screenshot */
            border-radius: 24px;
            padding: 80px 40px;
            text-align: center;
            color: #fff;
            max-width: 1000px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(3, 10, 140, 0.15);
        }
        
        .cta-title {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            color: #fff;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            line-height: 1.2;
            letter-spacing: -1px;
        }
        
        .cta-desc {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
            max-width: 760px;
            margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
            line-height: 1.6;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 400;
        }
        
        .cta-buttons {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 20px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        
        .cta-btn-primary {
            background-color: #df9100; /* Yellow/Gold */
            color: #111;
            padding: 14px 28px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 500;
            font-size: 1rem;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
        }
        
        .cta-btn-primary:hover {
            background-color: #f7a408;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            color: #111;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(223, 145, 0, 0.2);
        }
        
        .cta-btn-outline {
            background-color: transparent;
            color: #fff;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
            padding: 14px 28px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 500;
            font-size: 1rem;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
        }
        
        .cta-btn-outline:hover {
            border-color: #fff;
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            color: #fff;
        }

        /* Latest Episode Asymmetrical Layout */
        .latest-layout {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr;
            gap: 32px;
        }
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .latest-layout {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }
        
        .latest-main-card {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 24px;
            overflow: hidden;
            min-height: 480px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-end;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
        }
        
        .latest-main-card img.bg-img {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.8s ease;
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .latest-main-card:hover img.bg-img {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }
        
        .latest-main-card::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4) 60%, transparent 100%);
            z-index: 1;
        }
        
        .latest-main-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            padding: 40px;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .latest-side-list {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 16px;
        }

        .latest-side-card {
            display: flex;
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 12px;
            gap: 16px;
            align-items: center;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .latest-side-card:hover {
            transform: translateX(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
            border-color: var(--primary-gold);
        }

        .latest-side-img {
            width: 90px;
            height: 90px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            object-fit: cover;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .latest-side-play {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: #f4f4f4;
            color: #333;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            transition: all 0.3s;
        }

        .latest-side-card:hover .latest-side-play {
            background: var(--primary-gold);
            color: #fff;
        }

        .btn-load-more:hover {
            border-color: var(--primary-gold);
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            background: rgba(211, 133, 1, 0.05);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .audio-player-custom {
            width: 100%;
            height: 40px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            margin-top: 24px;
        }

        .badge-premium {
            background: var(--gradient-gold);
            color: #fff;
            padding: 6px 16px;
            border-radius: 30px;
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            display: inline-block;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(211, 133, 1, 0.4);
            animation: softPulse 2.5s infinite alternate;
        }
        
        @keyframes softPulse {
            0% { box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(211, 133, 1, 0.4); }
            100% { box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(211, 133, 1, 0.8); }
        }

        /* ------------------------- */
        /* Categories Section        */
        /* ------------------------- */
        .categories-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background-color: #fff;
        }

        .category-pill {
            padding: 12px 30px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            background: #f4f4f4;
            color: #333;
            font-weight: 500;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            font-size: 16px;
            border: 1px solid transparent;
        }

        .category-pill:hover, .category-pill.active {
            background: var(--primary-gold);
            color: #fff;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(211, 133, 1, 0.3);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        /* ------------------------- */
        /* Top Podcasts Grid         */
        /* ------------------------- */
        .podcast-grid-section {
            padding: 70px 0;
            background: #fdfdfd;
        }

        .episode-card {
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 24px;
            overflow: hidden;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            border: none;
            position: relative;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }
        
        .episode-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-12px);
            box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(211,133,1,0.15);
        }

        /* Staggered Grid Layout for Creative Effect */
        @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .d-grid.md-grid-cols-3 > div.episode-card:nth-child(2) {
                transform: translateY(-40px);
            }
            .d-grid.md-grid-cols-3 > div.episode-card:nth-child(2):hover {
                transform: translateY(-52px);
            }
        }

        .episode-img-box {
            position: relative;
            padding-top: 60%;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .episode-img-box img {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }

        .episode-card:hover .episode-img-box img {
            transform: scale(1.08);
        }

        .play-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
        }

        .episode-card:hover .play-overlay {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .play-btn-circle {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--gradient-gold);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 20px;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(211, 133, 1, 0.5);
            transform: scale(0.8);
            transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
        }

        .episode-card:hover .play-btn-circle {
            transform: scale(1);
        }

        .episode-info {
            padding: 30px;
            flex-grow: 1;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }
/* Extracted Inline Styles */
.hero-content-block { padding-right: 20px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 1.15rem; max-width: 520px; margin-bottom: 40px; line-height: 1.7; }
.hero-player-inner { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.now-playing-badge { position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 20px; z-index: 2; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.now-playing-text { color: #fff; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.podcast-thumb { width: 100%; height: 220px; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform 0.8s ease; }
.play-btn-overlay { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); background: rgba(211, 133, 1, 0.9); width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(211, 133, 1, 0.8); z-index: 2; cursor: pointer; backdrop-filter: blur(4px); transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease; }
.play-btn-icon { color: #fff; font-size: 22px; margin-left: 4px; }
.time-badge { position: absolute; bottom: 16px; right: 16px; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7); color: #fff; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; backdrop-filter: blur(5px); z-index: 2; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.ep-info-title { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; }
.ep-guest-info { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.ep-guest-img { width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid var(--primary-gold); }
.audio-dock { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4); border-radius: 30px; padding: 6px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.audio-elem { width: 100%; height: 40px; border-radius: 20px; outline: none; display: block; }
.latest-section { background: #fff; padding: 80px 0; }
.latest-title { font-size: 2.8rem; color: #1a1a2e; margin: 0; }
.view-all-link { color: var(--primary-gold); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.brand-new-badge { position: absolute; top: 20px; left: 20px; background: var(--primary-gold); color: #fff; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 30px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.8rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; z-index: 2; }
.latest-ep-meta { color: var(--primary-gold); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.latest-ep-title { font-size: 2.4rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.2; }
.latest-ep-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 30px; max-width: 90%; }
.latest-ep-time { color: #fff; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.up-next-title { font-size: 1.3rem; color: #1a1a2e; margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700; padding-left: 4px; }
.up-next-meta { color: #888; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 4px; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.up-next-ep-title { font-size: 1.1rem; color: #1a1a2e; margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.3; }
.up-next-time { color: #888; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 500; }
.play-icon-small { margin-left: 3px; }
.explore-section { background: #fafafa; padding: 60px 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; }
.explore-title { font-size: 2.8rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.explore-desc { color: #666; font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
.archive-section { background: #fff; padding: 80px 0; }
.archive-title { font-size: 2.8rem; color: #1a1a2e; margin: 0; }
.archive-search-wrap { position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 300px; }
.archive-search-icon { position: absolute; left: 16px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: #888; font-size: 14px; }
.archive-search-input { width: 100%; padding: 12px 20px 12px 42px; border-radius: 50px; border: 1px solid #eee; background: #f9f9f9; font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size: 0.9rem; outline: none; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
.archive-search-input:focus { border-color: var(--primary-gold); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(211,133,1,0.1); }
.guest-img-sm { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }



        /* ============================ */
        /* TRENDING SLIDER              */
        /* ============================ */
        .slider-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background: #fafafc; 
        }
        
        .slider-header {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: flex-end;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .slider-nav {
            display: flex;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .slider-btn {
            width: 45px;
            height: 45px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid #eaeaea;
            color: #1a1a2e;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
        }

        .slider-btn:hover {
            background: #1a1a2e;
            color: #fff;
            border-color: #1a1a2e;
        }

        .slider-container {
            display: flex;
            gap: 30px;
            overflow-x: auto;
            scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
            scrollbar-width: none; 
            -ms-overflow-style: none; 
            padding-bottom: 30px; 
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
        }
        
        .slider-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
            display: none;
        }

        .slide-card {
            flex: 0 0 550px; 
            scroll-snap-align: start;
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 20px;
            display: flex;
            padding: 20px;
            gap: 25px;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
            border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
        }

        .slide-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
        }

        .slide-img-box {
            width: 220px;
            height: 220px;
            border-radius: 15px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .slide-img-box img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        .slide-date-badge {
            position: absolute;
            top: 15px;
            right: 15px;
            background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
            color: #fff;
            padding: 5px 12px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }

        .slide-play-btn {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 15px;
            left: 15px;
            width: 45px;
            height: 45px;
            background: #fff;
            color: #1a1a2e;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .slide-card:hover .slide-play-btn {
            transform: scale(1.1);
            background: var(--primary-gold);
            color: #111;
        }

        .slide-content {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            padding: 10px 0;
        }

        .slide-category {
            color: #0a1290;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 5px;
        }

        .slide-title {
            font-size: 1.35rem;
            color: #1a1a2e;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            line-height: 1.3;
        }

        .slide-desc {
            color: #666;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            line-height: 1.5;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            display: -webkit-box;
            -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
            -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .slide-link {
            color: #888;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-decoration: none;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            margin-top: auto;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .slide-card:hover .slide-link {
            color: var(--primary-gold);
        }

        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .slide-card { flex: 0 0 450px; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .slider-container {
                display: flex;
                gap: 20px;
                overflow-x: auto;
                scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
                padding-bottom: 20px;
            }
            .slider-nav { display: flex !important; }
            
            .slide-card {
                flex: 0 0 100%;
                scroll-snap-align: center;
                flex-direction: column;
                height: auto;
                width: auto;
            }
            .slide-img-box {
                width: 100%;
                height: 250px;
            }
            .slider-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; }
        }

        /* ============================ */
        /* UNIQUE TESTIMONIALS          */
        /* ============================ */
        .testimonial-section-unique {
            padding: 75px 0;
            background: #fafafc; /* Light fresh background */
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            border-top: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
        }

        .testi-unique-layout {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 60px;
        }

        /* Left Side */
        .testi-unique-left {
            flex: 0 0 35%;
            position: relative;
        }

        .testi-giant-quote {
            font-size: 8rem;
            line-height: 0.5;
            color: rgba(211, 133, 1, 0.15);
            font-family: serif;
            position: absolute;
            top: -30px; left: -20px;
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .testi-unique-title {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            color: #1a1a2e;
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1.1;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .testi-unique-desc {
            color: #666;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* Right Side Staggered Grid */
        .testi-unique-right {
            flex: 1;
            display: flex;
            gap: 30px;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }

        .testi-col {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 30px;
            flex: 1;
        }

        .testi-col-1 {
            margin-top: 50px; /* Stagger effect */
        }

        .testi-unique-card {
            background: #fff;
            padding: 35px;
            border-radius: 24px;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
            border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
            transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
        }

        .testi-unique-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
        }

        .testi-card-header {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 15px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .testi-card-header img {
            width: 55px; height: 55px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            object-fit: cover;
            border: 2px solid var(--primary-gold);
        }

        .testi-card-header h4 {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: #1a1a2e;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 3px;
        }

        .testi-card-header span {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: #888;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .testi-unique-card p {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            color: #555;
            line-height: 1.7;
            font-style: italic;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .testi-unique-card-gold {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff7eb, #ffe8c2);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            border-color: #fff;
        }

        .testi-unique-card-gold::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%; left: -50%;
            width: 200%; height: 200%;
            background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.8) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%);
            transform: rotate(45deg);
            animation: shimmerEffect 4s infinite;
        }

        .testi-unique-card-gold p {
            color: #555;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        
        .testi-unique-card-gold .testi-card-header h4 {
            color: #1a1a2e;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        
        .testi-unique-card-gold .testi-card-header span {
            color: #888;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .testi-unique-layout { flex-direction: column; }
            .testi-unique-left { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }
            .testi-giant-quote { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); top: -30px; }
            .testi-col-1 { margin-top: 0; }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .testi-unique-right { flex-direction: column; }
        }

        /* ============================ */
        /* UNIQUE FEATURES V2           */
        /* ============================ */
        .features-section-v2 {
            padding: 70px 0;
            background: #ffffff;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            border-top: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
        }

        .feat-v2-layout {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 60px;
        }

        .feat-v2-left {
            flex: 0 0 40%;
            padding-right: 20px;
        }

        .feat-v2-badge {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .feat-v2-heading {
            font-size: 3rem;
            color: #1a1a2e;
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1.2;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }

        .feat-v2-desc {
            color: #666;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .feat-v2-btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 15px;
            background: transparent;
            color: #1a1a2e;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1rem;
            text-decoration: none;
            padding: 8px 8px 8px 24px;
            border: 2px solid #eaeaea;
            border-radius: 50px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .feat-v2-btn:hover {
            border-color: #1a1a2e;
        }

        .feat-v2-btn-icon {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            background: #1a1a2e;
            color: #fff;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .feat-v2-btn:hover .feat-v2-btn-icon {
            background: var(--primary-gold);
        }

        .feat-v2-right {
            flex: 1;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 30px;
            position: relative;
        }

        /* Abstract Decor in background of grid */
        .feat-v2-right::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -40px; left: -40px;
            width: 100px; height: 100px;
            background-image: radial-gradient(var(--primary-gold) 2px, transparent 2px);
            background-size: 12px 12px;
            z-index: 0;
            opacity: 0.4;
            animation: slowRotate 20s linear infinite;
        }

        @keyframes slowRotate {
            0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
            100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
        }

        .feat-v2-card {
            border-radius: 30px;
            padding: 30px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.5s ease;
        }
        .feat-v2-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
            box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
        }

        .feat-v2-card-light {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a2e, #0f0f1b); /* Deep Navy to very dark */
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: space-between;
            height: 100%;
            border: 1px solid rgba(211,133,1,0.2);
        }

        .feat-v2-card-light .feat-v2-card-title {
            color: #fff !important;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .feat-v2-img-wrap {
            border-radius: 20px;
            overflow: hidden;
            width: 100%;
            aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.2;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
            position: relative;
        }

        .feat-v2-img-wrap::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.6), transparent);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
        }

        .feat-v2-card:hover .feat-v2-img-wrap::after {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .feat-v2-img-wrap img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.7s ease;
        }
        .feat-v2-card:hover .feat-v2-img-wrap img {
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        .feat-v2-float-btn {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -15px; right: 20px;
            width: 65px; height: 65px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            background: var(--gradient-gold) !important;
            color: #fff !important;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(211, 133, 1, 0.4);
            transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
            cursor: pointer;
            z-index: 5;
        }
        .feat-v2-float-btn:hover {
            transform: scale(1.15) rotate(15deg);
        }

        .feat-v2-col-stacked {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .feat-v2-card-gold {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff7eb, #ffe8c2);
            text-align: center;
            padding: 40px 30px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .feat-v2-card-gold::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%; left: -50%;
            width: 200%; height: 200%;
            background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.8) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%);
            transform: rotate(45deg);
            animation: shimmerEffect 4s infinite;
        }

        @keyframes shimmerEffect {
            0% { transform: rotate(45deg) translateX(-100%); }
            100% { transform: rotate(45deg) translateX(100%); }
        }
        
        .feat-v2-card-gold .feat-v2-card-title {
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .feat-v2-card-text {
            color: #555;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin: 0;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .feat-v2-img-card {
            padding: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            border-radius: 30px;
            aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
            border: 6px solid #fff;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }

        .feat-v2-img-card img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.6s ease;
        }
        .feat-v2-img-card:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        .feat-v2-decor-curve {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -5px; right: -5px;
            width: 60px; height: 60px;
            border: 6px solid var(--primary-gold);
            border-top: none;
            border-left: none;
            border-radius: 0 0 30px 0;
            z-index: 2;
            transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
        }
        
        .feat-v2-img-card:hover .feat-v2-decor-curve {
            width: 80px; height: 80px;
        }

        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .feat-v2-layout {
                flex-direction: column;
            }
            .feat-v2-left {
                padding-right: 0;
                text-align: center;
            }
            .feat-v2-badge { margin: 0 auto 20px auto; }
            .feat-v2-heading { font-size: 2.5rem; }
        }
        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .feat-v2-right { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        }

        /* ============================ */
        /* EXPLORE BY CATEGORIES        */
        /* ============================ */
        .categories-section {
            padding: 70px 0;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, #fff8eb 0%, #f4f6f9 100%);
        }
        
        .cat-header-wrap {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
            gap: 40px;
        }
        
        .cat-header-text {
            max-width: 500px;
        }
        
        .cat-title {
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            color: #1a1a2e;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1.2;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }
        
        .cat-desc {
            color: #666;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }
        
        .cat-filters {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 12px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }
        
        .cat-filter-btn {
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
            color: #555;
            padding: 8px 18px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .cat-filter-btn:hover,
        .cat-filter-btn.active {
            background: #1a1a2e;
            color: #fff;
            border-color: #1a1a2e;
        }
        
        .cat-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 80px;
        }
        
        .cat-card {
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 16px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 15px;
            border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .cat-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
            border-color: #eaeaea;
        }
        
        .cat-card-img {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            object-fit: cover;
        }
        
        .cat-card-info {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }
        
        .cat-card-title {
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #1a1a2e;
            margin-bottom: 4px;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
        }
        
        .cat-card-meta {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: #888;
            margin-bottom: 6px;
        }
        
        .cat-card-play {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            font-weight: 700;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 5px;
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .cat-card-play i { font-size: 1rem; }
        
        .cat-card-play:hover { opacity: 0.8; }
        
        /* CTA Banner */
        .cat-cta-banner {
            background: var(--primary-gold);
            border-radius: 20px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 50px 60px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .cat-cta-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            max-width: 500px;
        }
        
        .cat-cta-title {
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            color: #111;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1.2;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }
        
        .cat-cta-desc {
            color: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }
        
        .cat-cta-btn {
            background: #111;
            color: #fff;
            padding: 12px 28px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .cat-cta-btn:hover {
            transform: scale(1.05);
            color: #fff;
        }
        
        .cat-cta-graphics {
            position: absolute;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            height: 100%;
            width: 50%;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: flex-end;
            align-items: flex-end;
            z-index: 1;
        }
        
        .cat-cta-img {
            height: 120%; 
            width: auto;
            object-fit: cover;
            transform: translateY(10%);
        }
        
        .cat-cta-soundwave {
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            opacity: 0.15;
            z-index: 0;
        }
        
        .cat-cta-soundwave .bar {
            width: 8px;
            background: #111;
            border-radius: 10px;
        }
        
        .cat-cta-soundwave .bar:nth-child(1) { height: 20px; }
        .cat-cta-soundwave .bar:nth-child(2) { height: 50px; }
        .cat-cta-soundwave .bar:nth-child(3) { height: 80px; }
        .cat-cta-soundwave .bar:nth-child(4) { height: 120px; }
        .cat-cta-soundwave .bar:nth-child(5) { height: 160px; }
        .cat-cta-soundwave .bar:nth-child(6) { height: 140px; }
        .cat-cta-soundwave .bar:nth-child(7) { height: 90px; }
        .cat-cta-soundwave .bar:nth-child(8) { height: 60px; }
        .cat-cta-soundwave .bar:nth-child(9) { height: 30px; }
        .cat-cta-soundwave .bar:nth-child(10) { height: 15px; }

        @media (max-width: 1199px) {
            .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
        }
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .cat-header-wrap { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
            .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
            .cat-cta-banner { padding: 40px; }
            .cat-cta-graphics { opacity: 0.3; } 
        }
        @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .cat-cta-banner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding: 30px 20px; }
            .cat-cta-content { max-width: 100%; z-index: 5; }
        }
/* ============================================================== */
/* GLOBAL RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES (TABLET & MOBILE)                  */
/* ============================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .latest-section, .features-section-v2, 
    .categories-section, .slider-section, .premium-grid-section,
    .testimonial-section-unique, .pre-footer-cta-section {
        padding: 50px 0 !important;
    }
    .hero-premium {
        padding: 160px 0 60px !important;
    }
    .title, .feat-v2-heading, .cat-title, .testi-unique-left h2, .cat-cta-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
    }
    .hero-title-main { font-size: 3rem !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .latest-section, .features-section-v2, 
    .categories-section, .slider-section {
        padding: 40px 0 !important;
    }
    .premium-grid-section { padding: 40px 0 60px !important; } /* Extra bottom space so cards don't touch the line */
    .testimonial-section-unique { padding: 60px 0 20px !important; } /* Extra top space */
    .pre-footer-cta-section { padding: 20px 0 40px !important; }
    
    .hero-premium {
        padding: 140px 0 50px !important;
    }
    .title, .feat-v2-heading, .cat-title, .testi-unique-left h2, .cat-cta-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    }
    .hero-title-main { font-size: 2.2rem !important; }
    
    .hero-content-wrapper { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .hero-content-block { padding-right: 0 !important; } /* Fix off-center text */
    
    .hero-content-wrapper .d-flex.gap-16 { justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
    .hero-content-wrapper .btn-glow, .hero-content-wrapper .btn-glass { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    
    .hero-player-wrapper { max-width: 100%; margin-top: 30px; }
    .hero-player-block { right: 0; position: relative; }
    .d-flex.justify-between { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 15px; }
    
    .slider-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start !important; gap: 15px; }
    .slider-nav { align-self: flex-start; }
    
    .premium-grid, .latest-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
    .feat-v2-right { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
    .feat-v2-layout { gap: 30px !important; }
    
    .feat-v2-desc { margin-bottom: 25px !important; }
    .feat-v2-desc, .cat-desc, .hero-desc, .latest-ep-desc { font-size: 0.95rem !important; }
    
    .cat-filters { justify-content: flex-start; margin-left: 0; padding-left: 0; width: 100%; }
    .cat-grid { margin-bottom: 20px !important; }
    .cat-header-wrap { margin-bottom: 25px !important; }
    
    /* Fix Testimonials spacing */
    .testi-unique-left { padding-top: 25px; margin-bottom: 10px !important; }
    .testi-unique-layout { gap: 20px !important; }
    
    /* Fix Latest Main Card on Mobile */
    .latest-main-card { min-height: 400px; }
    .latest-main-content { padding: 25px 20px; }
    .latest-ep-title { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .latest-main-content .btn-glow { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 12px 20px !important; }
}