/* 
   AZ Media - Premium Style Sheet
   Designed with aesthetics inspired by Apple, Stripe, Netflix, and Modern Digital News Platforms.
   Using Poppins for Headings and Inter for Body.
*/

/* --- Google Fonts Import --- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Poppins:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;0,900;1,900&display=swap');

/* --- Root Variables --- */
:root {
  --primary-red: #E53935;
  --primary-red-rgb: 229, 57, 53;
  --primary-blue: #1565C0;
  --primary-blue-rgb: 21, 101, 192;
  --bg-pure-white: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-off-white: #F8F9FA;
  
  /* Dark mode elements & accents */
  --dark-primary: #0A0F1D;
  --dark-secondary: #121829;
  --dark-accent: #1E294B;
  --text-dark: #0A0F1D;
  --text-muted: #64748B;
  --text-light: #F8F9FA;
  
  /* Glassmorphism Styles */
  --glass-bg-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  --glass-bg-dark: rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.85);
  --glass-border-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  --glass-border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --glass-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --premium-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --hover-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.15);
  
  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  
  /* Fonts */
  --font-headings: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

/* --- Base Reset & Scroll behavior --- */
* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-pure-white);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 10px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-off-white);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(21, 101, 192, 0.2);
  border-radius: 5px;
  border: 2px solid var(--bg-off-white);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* --- Loader Screen --- */
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--dark-primary);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s;
}
.loader-content {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}
.loader-logo {
  width: 150px;
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.8);
  animation: logoPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.loader-logo svg .logo-dark-element {
  stroke: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.loader-bar {
  width: 120px;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-top: 25px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.loader-bar-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-red), var(--primary-blue));
  animation: loadProgress 2s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.8, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes logoPulse {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.3;
    transform: scale(0.9);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
}
@keyframes loadProgress {
  0% { width: 0%; }
  50% { width: 70%; }
  100% { width: 100%; }
}

/* --- Scroll Progress Bar --- */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 4px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(95deg, var(--primary-red), var(--primary-blue));
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
}

/* --- Custom Cursor & Glow Elements --- */
.custom-cursor {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--primary-red);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: fixed;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 10000;
  transition: transform 0.1s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}
.custom-cursor-follower {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-blue);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: fixed;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: transform 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), border-color 0.2s ease;
}
/* Active cursor styles */
.cursor-hover .custom-cursor {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.8);
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
}
.cursor-hover .custom-cursor-follower {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.4);
  border-color: var(--primary-red);
  background-color: rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.05);
}

/* Floating Ambient Blobs */
.glow-blob-container {
  position: fixed;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.glow-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  opacity: 0.15;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.8s ease-out;
}
.blob-red {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary-red) 0%, transparent 70%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  top: -10%;
  right: -5%;
  animation: floatBlob1 25s infinite alternate;
}
.blob-blue {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary-blue) 0%, transparent 70%);
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  bottom: -15%;
  left: -10%;
  animation: floatBlob2 30s infinite alternate;
}
.blob-interactive {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(21, 101, 192, 0.25) 0%, transparent 60%);
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.5s ease;
}

@keyframes floatBlob1 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(-100px, 80px) scale(1.1); }
  100% { transform: translate(50px, -50px) scale(0.9); }
}
@keyframes floatBlob2 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(120px, -80px) scale(0.95); }
  100% { transform: translate(-80px, 40px) scale(1.05); }
}

/* Hide custom cursor on mobile */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .custom-cursor, .custom-cursor-follower {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* --- Sticky Navbar --- */
.navbar-az {
  padding: 18px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: transparent;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.navbar-az.scrolled {
  padding: 12px 0;
  background-color: var(--glass-bg-light);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.navbar-brand-img {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}
.navbar-brand-img svg,
.navbar-brand-img img {
  height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}
.navbar-az.scrolled .navbar-brand-img {
  height: 38px;
}

/* Responsive Image Logo styling */
.loader-logo img,
.hero-logo-container img,
.about-logo-overlay img,
.footer-logo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
/* Ensure the SVGs look perfect inside the navbar */
.navbar-brand-img svg .logo-dark-element {
  stroke: #111111;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}
/* In transparent mode over dark hero video overlay, we can force the mic stand svg path white if we want, or rely on dark overlay contrast.
   Let's toggle a class 'logo-light' if we want it to adapt. Let's make it look premium. */
.logo-white-stand svg .logo-dark-element {
  stroke: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.nav-link-az {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin: 0 15px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.navbar-az.scrolled .nav-link-az {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.nav-link-az:hover {
  color: var(--primary-red) !important;
}
.nav-link-az::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-red), var(--primary-blue));
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}
.nav-link-az:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Burger Menu Toggle Custom Styling */
.navbar-toggler-az {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 5px;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .navbar-toggler-az {
    display: none !important;
  }
}
.navbar-toggler-az span {
  display: block;
  width: 25px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 6px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  transform-origin: center;
}
.navbar-az.scrolled .navbar-toggler-az span {
  background-color: var(--text-dark);
}
.navbar-toggler-az[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}
.navbar-toggler-az[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.navbar-toggler-az[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Premium Navigation CTA Button */
.btn-nav-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-red), var(--primary-blue));
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.2);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}
.btn-nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(21, 101, 192, 0.35);
}
.btn-nav-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--primary-red));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: 30px;
}
.btn-nav-cta:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .navbar-collapse-az {
    background-color: var(--glass-bg-dark);
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-dark);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
    margin-top: 15px;
    box-shadow: var(--premium-shadow);
  }
  .navbar-az:not(.scrolled) .nav-link-az {
    color: var(--text-light);
  }
  .navbar-az:not(.scrolled) .navbar-collapse-az {
    background-color: rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.95);
  }
  .nav-link-az {
    margin: 10px 0;
  }
}

/* --- Hero Section --- */
.hero-sec {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 650px;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--text-light);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-video-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  min-width: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: -2;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.7) 0%, rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.85) 60%, var(--dark-primary) 100%);
  z-index: -1;
}

.hero-content {
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 15px;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.hero-logo-container {
  width: 140px;
  height: auto;
  margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
}
.hero-logo-container svg .logo-dark-element {
  stroke: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
}
.hero-subtitle span {
  color: var(--primary-red);
}

.hero-cta-btn {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
}
.btn-premium-hero {
  padding: 16px 44px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-red), var(--primary-blue));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.3);
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}
.btn-premium-hero:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(21, 101, 192, 0.45);
}
.btn-premium-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--primary-red));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: 40px;
}
.btn-premium-hero:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Scroll Down Indicator */
.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}
.scroll-mouse {
  width: 28px;
  height: 48px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border-radius: 14px;
  position: relative;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.scroll-wheel {
  width: 4px;
  height: 10px;
  background-color: var(--primary-red);
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  animation: scrollAnim 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollAnim {
  0% { transform: translate(-50%, 0); opacity: 0; }
  30% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%, 15px); opacity: 0; }
}

/* --- Section Formatting --- */
.section-padding {
  padding: 120px 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-padding {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }
}

.section-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-red);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.section-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--primary-red), var(--primary-blue));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 650px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

/* --- About Section --- */
.about-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-pure-white);
  position: relative;
}

.about-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--premium-shadow);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}
.about-img-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.1), rgba(21, 101, 192, 0.1));
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-img-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.about-logo-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 45%;
  height: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
}
.about-logo-overlay svg .logo-dark-element {
  stroke: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Counters Container */
.counter-box-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.counter-card {
  background: var(--bg-off-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  padding: 25px 20px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}
.counter-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-pure-white);
  border-color: rgba(21, 101, 192, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(21, 101, 192, 0.05);
}
.counter-number {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--primary-red));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.counter-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* --- Why Choose Section --- */
.why-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-off-white);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .feature-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .feature-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.feature-glass-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-light);
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: var(--glass-shadow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}
.feature-glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border-color: rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.2);
  box-shadow: var(--hover-shadow);
}

.feature-icon-wrapper {
  width: 65px;
  height: 65px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(21, 101, 192, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}
.feature-glass-card:hover .feature-icon-wrapper {
  background: var(--primary-red);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.feature-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.feature-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- Latest Podcast Section --- */
.podcast-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-pure-white);
  position: relative;
}

/* Filter controls and Search Bar */
.controls-container {
  background: var(--bg-off-white);
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.search-box-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}
.search-input-az {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 20px 14px 50px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-pure-white);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}
.search-input-az:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(21, 101, 192, 0.1);
}
.search-icon-az {
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.filter-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
}
.btn-filter-az {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  background: var(--bg-pure-white);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}
.btn-filter-az:hover {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.btn-filter-az.active {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-red), var(--primary-blue));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.15);
}

/* Podcast Card Layout */
.podcast-container-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  min-height: 350px;
}
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .podcast-container-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .podcast-container-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.podcast-card {
  background: var(--bg-pure-white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--premium-shadow);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.podcast-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.1);
}

.podcast-img-box {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 56.25%; /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
  width: 100%;
}
.podcast-img-box img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.podcast-card:hover .podcast-img-box img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.podcast-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  background: rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

.podcast-gradient-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.8) 0%, rgba(10, 15, 29, 0) 60%);
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}
.podcast-card:hover .podcast-gradient-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.podcast-body {
  padding: 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.podcast-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.podcast-card:hover .podcast-title {
  color: var(--primary-red);
}

.podcast-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background-color: var(--bg-off-white);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.podcast-card:hover .podcast-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-red), var(--primary-blue));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.2);
}
.podcast-btn i {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.podcast-card:hover .podcast-btn i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Empty search state */
.no-results-msg {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 20px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.no-results-msg i {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--primary-red);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* --- Featured Podcast Section --- */
.featured-section {
  background-color: var(--dark-primary);
  color: var(--text-light);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-glass-wrapper {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-dark);
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .featured-glass-wrapper {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
}

.featured-img-box {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.featured-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.featured-img-box:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.featured-play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background-color: rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.9);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.6);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  animation: pulsePlay 2s infinite;
}
.featured-img-box:hover .featured-play-overlay {
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(21, 101, 192, 0);
  animation: none;
}

@keyframes pulsePlay {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.5); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 20px rgba(229, 57, 53, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(229, 57, 53, 0); }
}

.featured-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--primary-red);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: block;
}
.featured-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.featured-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.btn-featured-play {
  padding: 14px 36px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--dark-primary);
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-featured-play:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-red), var(--primary-blue));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.3);
}

/* --- Contact Section --- */
.contact-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-pure-white);
  position: relative;
}

.contact-info-column {
  padding-right: 40px;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .contact-info-column {
    padding-right: 0;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
  }
}

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}
.contact-icon-box {
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--primary-red);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}
.contact-item:hover .contact-icon-box {
  background: var(--primary-red);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.contact-details h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.contact-details p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.social-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.social-icons-az {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}
.social-icon-btn {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-off-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}
.social-icon-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-red), var(--primary-blue));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.2);
}

/* Contact Form Styling */
.contact-form-wrapper {
  background: var(--bg-off-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 45px;
  box-shadow: var(--premium-shadow);
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .contact-form-wrapper {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
}

.form-group-az {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.form-control-az {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}
.form-control-az:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(21, 101, 192, 0.08);
}
.form-group-az label {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

textarea.form-control-az {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.btn-form-submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-red), var(--primary-blue));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.2);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-form-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(21, 101, 192, 0.35);
}

/* Validation styling */
.was-validated .form-control-az:invalid {
  border-color: #DC3545;
  background-image: none;
}
.was-validated .form-control-az:valid {
  border-color: #198754;
  background-image: none;
}
.invalid-feedback-az {
  color: #DC3545;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 5px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  display: none;
}
.was-validated .form-control-az:invalid ~ .invalid-feedback-az {
  display: block;
}

/* --- Map Wrapper --- */
.map-container-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--premium-shadow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
.map-container-wrapper iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  filter: grayscale(1) invert(0.0) contrast(1.1);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}
.map-container-wrapper:hover iframe {
  filter: grayscale(0.2) contrast(1.0);
}

/* --- Dark Footer --- */
.footer-az {
  background-color: var(--dark-primary);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  padding: 80px 0 30px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border-dark);
}

.footer-brand-box {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.footer-logo {
  width: 140px;
  height: auto;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-logo svg .logo-dark-element {
  stroke: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.footer-brand-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.footer-links-list li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer-links-list a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-red);
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.newsletter-box p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.newsletter-form {
  position: relative;
}
.newsletter-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 100px 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.newsletter-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.btn-newsletter-submit {
  position: absolute;
  right: 5px;
  top: 5px;
  bottom: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-red), var(--primary-blue));
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0 20px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}
.btn-newsletter-submit:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.3);
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-left: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-red);
}

/* --- Back To Top Button --- */
#back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-red), var(--primary-blue));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 998;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(229, 57, 53, 0.35);
}
#back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
#back-to-top:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(21, 101, 192, 0.5);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--primary-red));
}

/* --- Ripple Button Hover Effect Helpers --- */
.ripple-btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ripple-span {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: scale(0);
  animation: rippleEffect 0.6s linear;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes rippleEffect {
  to {
    transform: scale(4);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}