SUPER SURVIVOR

I’ve filmed this presentation at the Oncology Symposium 2019 in Hollywood, FL. It’s about advances in breast cancer treatments over the last year. Please excuse the audio quality, she was the first speaker of the day and we were still figuring things out so early in the morning. Dr. Krill-Jackson is a practicing Hematologist & […]

Great news everyone: I’ve just started a band new YouTube channel dedicated to this project. Although my main channel is thriving, I felt that the cancer related content deserves a dedicated place because it’s unrelated to 3D tutorials or tech reviews. The new channel will feature lectures I’ve recorded as well as coverage of Karen’s […]

A reminder to all of us that making mistakes isn’t a bad thing at all, quite the opposite: it’s an opportunity for growth and to get better. Our endeavour to be “perfect” all the time and not make mistakes may well be the cause for limited growth. Big shout out to Noobslice, check his Twitch […]

I’ve met a new primary doctor to make sure my hand isn’t getting any worse. Turns out she had the same oncologist as I did, and she’s a cancer survivor! Meanwhile, the results of my latest blood work are back, and I’ve got some news on how the next instalment of DAZ Studio 101 is […]

I’ve noticed some increasing discomfort in my left hand, which I believe is caused by my day job. I’ve been shopping one too many grocery items it appears. To make sure this discomfort doesn’t escalate into something more serious, I’m trying an experiment to change my own behaviour and notice what I’m doing that might […]

I’ve just heard that Google are “sunsetting” their Google+ services for all consumers. In this episode I reminisce about the ups and downs, and how important it is to let go of things that aren’t in-line with your own energy.

In this episode I’m talking about thoughts on expanding my audience reach to Twitch. The company have recently expanded their repertoire to more non-gaming content, they have a big user base, their service is integrated into many streaming services – and they offer free video storage. Why not utilise it? I’m still testing it out, […]

This week’s tech news is that Adobe have bought Allegorithmic, which leads me to re-consider the Creative Cloud. In this episode I’m sharing my thoughts on perpetual software licenses vs. subscriptions, as well as voluntary contributions, and how it all makes me feel.

I’m on my way to the post office to buy some stamps, so that I can send a letter to Germany, cancelling one of my international bank accounts. First world traveller problems at their finest!

Over the last few days I’ve notched some annoying pain developing in my left shoulder, as well as my left hand. It was so bad that I couldn’t turn my head anymore. To avoid this from getting worse, I took a closer look at how I did things in my life Meanwhile, I’ve received a […]

In an effort to streamline my day job and my creative efforts, I’ve devised a plan to set dedicated days aside for each venture. Here’s my plan, which – so far – is working wonders for my physical and emotional wellbeing.

Happy Birthday, sweety… even though I don’t quite know who you are

My colleague Calvin told me not to forget him, because he has no doubt in his mind that 2019 will be “my year”. What a lovely thing to say that is!

I’ve been busy restructuring my desk in preparation for some live streaming, both from my Windows system as well as from my Playstation consoles. I’m discussing my setup in this episode, together with some interesting findings I had along the way.

Two years ago, somebody told me that I should start a YouTube channel and share some of my positive vibes with the world. I smiled, at the suggestion, not realising that I had already done so. Looking back at this incident, I’ve realised what a great idea that was.

In an effort to produce more quality content faster, I’ve been testing live streaming from my various devices. Here are some thoughts on how I’m planning to accomplish this for my audience in 2019.

Here’s an update to my earlier video about the Amazon Influencer Programme. To re-cap, a month or two ago, I’ve signed up and was approved to be an Amazon Influencer in the US, based on the amount of YouTube subscribers on my other channel (just over 4000 when it happened). Since then I’ve made a […]

I’ve been thinking about this for a while, and in 2019 I want to make it a reality: Regular Live Streams! My idea is to do two types of streams: Creative live streams, much like what I’ve been doing as fully proudced videos on a regular schedule. I’m thinking perhaps FRIDAYS at 10AM EST (that’s […]

I’ve been using WordPress since 2006 for so many projects, and I can’t imagine a life without it. I often use it as a notebook, and Gutenberg doesn’t make that very easy. This means that I either have to find a different workflow and get used to Gutenberg, or find another way to manage my […]

I don’t get phone calls anymore. All I get spam calls, mostly from automated systems. I’m not sure if it’s just the machines trying to connect with me, or if it’s a government ploy, or if my number is on some kind of “annoy to death” list. As a result, I don’t check my messages […]

It’s so easy to forget when people tell you nice things. It’s important to listen to the positive and emphasise it, and not get hung up about the negative things in our lives. I’ve just made such an experience, and I didn’t want to forget it.

Here’s my two cents about the whole Article 13 Debate. I cannot help but feel that it’s not a bad thing for those who create content before others remix it. I’ll touch on how copyright in television used to work before we all started running “channels” on YouTube, and what could perhaps be done for […]

Inspired by Amir’s recent comment, Jay is wondering if YouTube Premieres are a “thing” and if they may be beneficial for short videos like these, as well as beefier ones on his other channel. Personally, I’m thinking that Premieres have their place, but they may only make sense if the creator is there for a […]

News of Jay’s latest blood work reveal that his Synthroid needs to be upgraded to 1.5 mcg, while he’s advised to take some iron supplements. As luck would have it, his wife has recently bought 4 pint size bottles of Ferrous Sulfate Elixir, which might come in handy on Jay’s mission to full recovery.

Nearly one year ago to this date I had my last surgery – in December 2017. Here’s a quick recap of how I felt that day, and a brief summary of how things have progressed over the last twelve months.

Jay discovered that by slowing down what he’s doing in his day job, he has a much more fulfilling experience with himself.

Here’s some background information about Green Bar / EV SSL Certificates that I didn’t know, until I spoke to a super friendly support technician at ENOM. The topic just came up, and I’ve learnt why these things can be so pricey.

Let’s take a behind-the-scenes look at how things at Apple don’t always “just work”: When Jay tries to submit his latest SUPER SURVIVOR Podcast Feed, it takes the folks at Apple nearly a month to approve it.

Jay has unintentionally inspired a co-worker, who was kind enough to let him know the positive impact his brief comment has had on her. Meanwhile, Jay feels he has no choice but to let one of his hosting customers go – for the benefit of his own wellbeing.

In this presentation, my oncologist Dr. Mike Cusnir talks about very recent scientific findings about colon cancer: how the disease works, how to prevent it, and how to ultimately cure it. I found this a highly inspirational talk, full of very easy to understand information. Plus it’s a nice chance to meet him

At a routine post-treatment appointment with his dentist, Jay is told that his gums have healed incredibly well and above average after his recent wisdom teeth extraction. He also finds time to update his website while waiting for a blood test in preparation for a meeting with Dr. Keller next week, gets a flu shot […]

Jay receives a surprise gift from the people at YouTube: the oft-fabled, ambitious yet misunderstood Community Tab. This tab is usually unlocked only for successful channels with 10.000 subscribers or more, however Jay’s WP Guru Project gets this feature much earlier. Will Jay be able to figure out what to use it for in due […]

Jay and Julia land in Columbus, OH and experience what snow and cold weather is like – after living in the tropicals climes of Florida for six years. This is Jay’s first trip since his run-in with cancer by the way.

Jay and Julia’s travel plans may be impacted by the casual discovery that Julia’s passport has expired last year. Will the team still be able to travel from Ohio to Canada, and if so at what cost?

Jay receives an email from Flickr, telling him that his free 1TB of photo storage space is being reduced to exactly one thousand pictures. It begs the question: do we still need #Flickr in 2018 and beyond, and if so, what for?

Jay explains more details about how his previous wisdom tooth extraction went. He also feels reminded that “getting old” is not as exciting as it’s made out to be.

One year after his other two wisdom teeth were removed, Jay meets Dr. Oliver again for the same procedure on the other side of his mouth, albeit in a different location.

After much anticipation and insurance madness, Jay finally gets to meet his oncologist – albeit 11 months into the new year. Better late than never. The lateness of this meeting is explained in the episode called “The Insurance Fiasco” (also available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/6i5BxYE7-U8)

Jay talks about his recent bike maintenance in an effort to stay on the road without flat tyres. In doing so, he experienced an issue with his rear v-brakes that appeared to have been stuck to the rim. He shares his experiences in how to prevent this from happening and how to right the wrong.

Jay reminisces about his experiences with the two annual (and annoying) time changes, and the implications it has on trans-continental relationships.

On the evening of Halloween, Jay finds his back tire deflated after a busy shift at the supermarket. Thankfully, the friendly people from the Miami Beach Fire Department have a way to put some air back into it. Eternal thanks to these people: https://fb.com/miamibeachfire

Jay finds a mysterious scheme called the Amazon Influencer Programme. After clicking one link, and to his own surprise, Jay is instantly approved based on the amount of subscribers on his YouTube channel (rather than based on qualifications to be an influencer). He has yet to find out the consequences of clicking on that link […]

After his saddle disappeared at the end of the previous episode, Jay shares with us how to not let such situations get the better of ourselves.

In this episode Jay wants to find out if it’s worth producing future videos on 4k, which would introduce better quality yet come with certain drawbacks, or if he should stay with the previous 1080p resolution and reap the benefits it has. In other news, Jay’s saddle disappears without a trace.

Jay tells us about a Cuban coffee named Colada, a small sweet espresso that is shared in his neighbourhood amonst freinds, family and total strangers.

Jay shares his worldwide dental experiences with us, adding some more Dental insurance Madness to the mix. He also tells us about his latest 3D prodct and his latest geeky YouTube discovery.

Jay highlights a few interesting differences between medication on both sides of the Altantic, while finding himself puzzled as to why his Green Card is not accepted as a valid ID in his local drug store.