A.Connector

Talk about some basic sales stuff. How much sales with the right philosophy/mindset equates to good social relations as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

I begin my series on my personal experience with Taiwan Democracy arriving in Taiwan right after the repeal of martial law and the birth of democratic society in Taiwan #台灣民主 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Talk about my ideas on who I see the big victors of the Cannabis/Legal Marijuana and the EV Charging business will be. Can't forget the 3 L's of Real Estate: Location, Location and Location. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

The daunting nature of falling market. Catalysts: FUD from new Covid variant, Jerome Powell and the Fed going from printing money like it's 1999 to getting more aggressive about tapering, year end selling off for tax purposes, overall market corrections/inflation. Shout outs: Sandy Munro, Chad Palantard, The Limiting Factor. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

So my thesis for this episode is that Wall Street Banks might have an agenda for sandbagging $PLTR stock price (DPO listing of shares last year) with weak analysis despite the strong financials and clear moat(advantage) they have in the deep data SaaS market. Show is sponsored by Marlin & Sons agent for AgriTalk Smart Farming Controls. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Today's ep I riff on recent Elon Musk stuff in the news, on Twitter etc. Talk a little about Tesla and also Palantir my 2 cents-not sure what it is worth in shiba inu...Sponsored by Marlin & Sons/AgriTalk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Today we talk a little bit more about how AgriTalk AIoT Precision Growing systems can be applied: red turmeric for high curcumin concentration. Here is link to Marlin's site and more Super C™ Turmeric. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Smart Agriculture. I talk about recent developments in precision farming with the use of Ai and IoT tech. Also mention the project I'm working on in this field and provide information on how it works, the benefits and key points. More info here from Marlin & Sons-sponsor and agent for AgriTalk. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Talk about some market observations-discuss Arcimoto $FUV as fitting EV for crowded Asian market. Some Taiwan tech stuff. My contact info --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Talk about recent stock market, renewable energy my heightened interest in 3D industrial level printing technology. mark@bigin.asia --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

This is the first show Stephen Liu co-hosted with me and we just generally discuss EV tech, can't go there without mentioning Elon Musk, some other clean energy tech issues, the recent Texas perfect storm and temporary collapse of their grid, Taiwan's economic and industrial contributions and the like. Buy a ticket and take the ride... We will go into deeper detail with specific segments of topics covered here and arrange some guests that can speak in some more depth and detail on EV, Clean energy, AI, Drone, robot tech,etc. in the near future. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Stephen Liu is a friend of mine here in Taichung, Taiwan. He has a very interesting life story and business background which in many ways parallels my own: manufacturing involving machine tools for export. Stephen also moved from his position on equipment sales to work for former customer Foxconn during their period of their and Apples steady growth together. Look forward to hearing more from Stephen and I on a new future podcast series in development where we'll focus on both environmentally & socially beneficial technologies from the East West perspective. Video cast will be up on new Youtube channel. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

So the weekend after Thanksgiving a good time to reflect. i had been thinking about doing something to remember Mom since her passing on 7/2/20 of this year-declared a Covid 19 death. Mom had not been the healthiest-the picture above was at her 80th birthday party early this year. She looked pretty good, actually the best she had in a long time. Anyhow, the rest of what I want to say is in the podcast. Love you Mom-it wasn't always easy but it was always real. Wouldn't be here without you and I'll never forget that. Socialybrium music permitted by Melvin Gibbs who like me lived in Vandeveer Projects in Flatbush for a spell. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Today's podcast guest: Charles Blass is quite an interesting character. I originally met him thorough Melvin Gibbs on Twitter. This was back in the early days of twitter when you could see your "friends" friends in their stream and respond to conversations and meet new people. Charles was producing several musical projects at the time-new recordings in fact with Melvin Gibbs, The Burnt Sugar Orchestra, Socialybrium and others. He has been doing the Audio Gumbo Radio Show for a long time and does Sun Radio. Charles and I talked for quite a while on many of his musical and cultural experiences (including Sun Ra, PFunk, Jef Lee Johnson, Jimi Hendrix) and contributions. Melvin Gibbs kindly provided permission to include the inclusion of music from Socialybrium: a special project between him, J T Lewis, Blackbyrd McKnight and the late legend: Bernie Worrell from PFunk, & Talking Heads fame. Charles is currently involved in the Cicolab Project. www.bbluesman.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Sebastien is a software engineer that is originally from Reunion Island a French colony of Africa..Vistax is one of the 2 IPhone camera/photography Apps he's created; the other being Camera 1. I've been shooting exclusively on IPhone for several months now and using Vistax as my camera app and begin with one of their presets after capturing image. I've been quite impressed with the level of control and image quality in Vistax. So much so I thought I'd invite Sebastien on and find out more about his product and the man behind them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Johnnie Crawford is quite a character; great photographer and passionate story teller on the images and people that are included. John's website is here and he is available for client work and also workshops and online webinars johncrawford@xtra.co.nz . We discuss these 7 images from Johnnie's Instagram collection: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFIKpCNH9B3/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CE93zXYHu0z/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CDhKKSKHMH3/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CC9JUAWniNm/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CCZDbb4nG7A/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CCg1PbjH10G/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Dan Whitley is a musician and the younger brother of Chris Whitley and uncle to Chris' daughter Trixie. The Whitleys come from a couple of generations of artistic/creative talent. He had lots of great stories to share as well as some of his music 1 )Take My Life, 2) Shine, 3) The Killing Floor,4) The Way I Heal. http://www.danwhitley.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Jen Taylor is a genealogical research specialist. her interest began on her own family background which she has researched extensively and has filled out her family tress for multiple generations. I talk to her sharing my interest in conducting research on my family background and Jen takes u through what this kind of research entails and what kind of preparation you need to do before commencing. Jen can be reached on Twitter: @jentaylorsc1 or E-mail: jentaylorsc@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Taiaiake Alfred of the Kahnawake Mohawk tribe So. Quebec. He has written several books on indigenous rights, taught in different colleges on similar topics and serves as a consultant for several indigenous peoples for reclaiming, restoring and protecting their tribal rights and culture. he is also a former US Marine. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Have a good conversation with Cheryl Robbins Taiwan Indigenous culture specialist, tour guide, and author. Tribe Asia --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Today Mike Warren from Perth Australia comes and talks about his specialty :Ditch the Dad Bod; a holistic tri-part lifestyle: Sensible healthy eating, Adequate rest and recovery and adequate motion/exercise for your body. We also touched on Covid prevention where I announced the passing of Suzanne Forman my Mom -due to Covid 19. I talked about common sense steps to prevent the virus and how motivated I am to get people to listen since it became very personal for me a few days ago. I know this would honor my Mom knowing that her passing maybe saves people unnecessary pain and suffering. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Crina Prida is a practicing dentist with a passion for romanti model portraits featuring her home of Transylvania region of Romania. Her main website is here and she is also on InstaGram She has an excellent eye and ear for art appreciation being influenced by many fine art photographers and Italian and Spanish film makers as well as jazz music. She is truly a renaissance woman. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Eric Rice @ericrice comes on and talks about his rich experience in gaming and metaverse. Transition from NoCal to OK. Some other ranting on the zeitgeist, cyberpunk chickens coming home to roost etc. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Ed is Glimpsenyc on Instagram and been cranking out killer NYC street photography for a while. We talk about how he got into it and was mentored by John Cahill. How he thrived during lock down on the virtually empty streets and other NYC cultural goodness. Also cover the ongoing protests. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

This is a pre-Dragon Boat Festival solo show. I talk about Padma Lakshmi's new Taste the Nation show, David Chang's shows , NY Times Rabbit Hole podcast, trolling culture born in talk radio days. Brett Weinstein on anarchy wave cresting/ hiding behind current protests, etc. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Eric Mencher one of my favorite photographers I discovered on Instagram .His own site Eric Mencher Photogrpahy . We talk about how he got started in photography which in his case quaintly led to photo journalism. His poetic style and the beautiful settings and backgrounds of Guatemala and Mexico among others are quite enchanting and sometimes mysterious. Here are some of his main photographic influences: Garry Winogrand, Cartier-Bresson, Robert Frank, Dorothea Lange, Tina Modotti, Graciela Iturbide, Manual Alvarez Bravo, Robert Adams, Ray Metzker, Aaron Siskind, Harry Callahan, Paul Strand, Luis Gonzalez Palma, Mario Giacomelli, Diane Arbus, Francesca Woodman, Helen Levitt, Brassaï . And one painting of hundreds: Paris Street; Rainy Day by Gustave Do yourself a favor and check out Eric's work as well as his influences. #art #photograph# Iphone #guatemala #mexico #romanticimages #impressionism --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

No not the KFC guy! My guest is Lt. Col. Retired Dan Mosqueda. I've know Dan for a while via OG Twitter days (06/07). We always maintained contact but this is our first time chatting at length. Wow-does he have a bunch of interesting bg stories to share. He talks about how he became a car geek, which led to his podcast Live and Let Diecast an off shoot of his love for cars and Xbox car games, Dan also discusses military career, involvement in ICBM, Open Skies Agreement and current career as Sr. Director of Business Development for Leidos a R&D technology company is aerospace, defense, medical and other fields. #business #gaming #aerospace #tech #cars --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Solo show trying out the new gear: Dynamic Mic and Mixer. Mention future upcoming guests; Col. Dan on next one probably. Apologies on audio quality on last show with Jack. great show...we'll get him back again with better sound. The rest is the SMH OMG stuff of what is going on in the world around us-#BLM #GeorgeFloyd Protests, POTUS reactions/decisions,etc. How much it seems to mirror XiJinPing in Hong Kong??? Surreality factor. Thanks to Brian for technical support. Chinese/English Webinar Hosting, Trade Consulting --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Jack is an author and podcaster friend of mine from back in the day (2005ish) of the original wave of podcasting. He hosted a podcast called Deadpan and wrote a novel: Spherical Tomi which did well as a podcast audiobook on Podiobooks. Lately he's been involved in a new graphic comic novel project inspired by the metal song : Am I Evil, written and performed by Diamond Head and popularized by Metallica. We also touch on the protests/riots/looting going on in the US as a partial response to the death of George Floyd and many other black people that died while briefly in police custody, and also likely due to economic and health crises caused by Covid 19 impact upon the US. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

What's New Pussycat-OK has nothing to do with show but a great song title from my youth. Talk about Covid, Toastmasters , New Bbluesman DigiMedia Life in general and DigiMedia reality in our lives via online meetings/education,etc. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Yeah I know, you're expecting some kind of Christmas commercial...this ain't that! :D Do talk about some stuff with more significance, Recent China trade stuff, supply chain project, Vietnam export activity. #business #culture #asia #lifestyle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Cover a few different topics-from cultural food memories to comments on some kung fu documentaries to the Irishman. China biz at conclusion on the ver shifting/not-shifting China/US relationship. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Talk about current issues in Asian international business/supply chain. Chin, Vietnam, etc. HK situation some cultural observations and memories. Mention due diligence and quality audits both of which I do in my business at Marlin & Sons #asianbusiness #tradeissues #china #vietnam #hk #korea --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

Talk about starting my business doing QC for famous musical instrument company. Some cultural insights-discovering local cuisine. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

This episode talks about my first experiences in factories-learning how to expedite and deal with hundreds of products that need to be made and shipped with primitive computer tracking system. Pre-personal computers, pre-cell phones, forget about smart phones. Yes like the Flinstones! :D Anyway talk about my early factory experience and Taiwan life that was happening simultaneously. My factory supply chain roots if you will. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message

A.Connector is hosted by Mark Forman. Mark is a true "A.Connector" one of his super powers. :) Asian supply chain professional from the US but living in Asia for around 30 years. Shares cultural and business insights from rich experience living and doing business in Asia. Sponsored by BigIn.Asia Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-forman0/message