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WINGMAN is out now on Gumroad, Apple TV and Amazon Prime! GUMROAD- https://thewingman.gumroad.com/l/WINGMANAPPLE TV- https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/wingman/umc.cmc.nfzru25awp5jnendhudhjw9tThis episode is sponsored by Square, and Cashapp! -Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/7o7jwwlk #CashAppPod. -Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/harland #squarepod Please make sure to hyperlink this in the YT/Social/Podcast descriptions Thanks for watching the Harland Highway. More Harland Williams: Harland Highway Podcast Video: https://www.youtube.com/c/HarlandHighwayPodcast Harland Highway Podcast Audio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-harland-highway/id321980603 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlandwilliams Harbling Shirts: https://www.harbling.com Official Website: https://www.harlandwilliams.com Twitter :https://twitter.com/harlandhighway?lang=en More Francisco Ramos: WEBSITE: https://franciscoeramos.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/framoscomedy/?hl=en PUNCH-UP: https://punchup.live/franciscoramos #podcast #harlandwilliams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WINGMAN is out now on Gumroad, Apple TV and Amazon Prime! GUMROAD- https://thewingman.gumroad.com/l/WINGMAN APPLE TV- https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/wingman/umc.cmc.nfzru25awp5jnendhudhjw9t This episode is sponsored by Hims & Hers, Quince, Kalshi!-Download the Kalshi app and use code Soccer10 to get $10 when you trade $10. Youcan also sign up at kalshi.com/r/soccer10, which auto-applies the code at checkout. -To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, HairLoss, Weight Loss, and more, visit Hims.com/Harland.-Go to Quince.com/harland for free shipping on your order! Thanks for watching the Harland Highway. More Harland Williams: Harland Highway Podcast Video: https://www.youtube.com/c/HarlandHighwayPodcast Harland Highway Podcast Audio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-harland-highway/id321980603 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlandwilliams Harbling Shirts: https://www.harbling.com Official Website: https://www.harlandwilliams.com Twitter :https://twitter.com/harlandhighway?lang=en More Kirk Fox: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirkfox/ X: https://x.com/kirkfox Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foxkirk/ #podcast #harlandwilliams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailJoin your host Clifton Pope as he is back with another solocast as the Wellness Whisperer Series makes its return for the July 2026 installment!In this month's episode, Clifton Pope breaks down the element of water from a connection, emotional flow, and the intelligence of your body!Clifton may or may not have hinted at  a new project involving breaking down water coming soon!Tune into every episode on Apple/Spotify Podcasts/Rumble so you don't miss any details!Check out the Fitness Mirage on Amazon and Gumroad for the audiobook with the links below!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY1FZZPKhttps://cpope26.gumroad.com/l/zzyfdShare it with someone who needs it and leave a rating/review so more people can apply the information as wisdom!Thank you for the love and support!Support the showhttps://athleticism.com/HEALTHFWEALTHBhttps://coolgreenclothing.com/HEALTHFITNESSWEALTHBUSINESShttps://normotim.com/HEALTHFIThttps://www.portablemeshnebulizer.com/pages/collab?dt_id=2573900official affiliates of the HFWB Podcast SeriesPlease support the mission behind each product/services  as it helps grow the HFWB Podcast Series to where the show can continue to roll along!

WINGMAN is out now on Gumroad, Apple TV and Amazon Prime! GUMROAD- https://thewingman.gumroad.com/l/WINGMAN APPLE TV- https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/wingman/umc.cmc.nfzru25awp5jnendhudhjw9t This episode is sponsored by Kalshi, Chubbies, and Cashapp and MarsMen! - Your new wardrobe awaits! Get 20% off @chubbies with the code harlandhighway at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/harlandhighway #chubbiespod - Download the Kalshi app and use code Soccer10 to get $10 when you trade $10. You can also sign up at kalshi.com/r/soccer10, which auto-applies the code at checkout. Thanks for watching the Harland Highway. - Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/7o7jwwlk #CashAppPod. -For a limited time, our listeners get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping, AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at Mengotomars.com. More Harland Williams: Harland Highway Podcast Video: https://www.youtube.com/c/HarlandHighwayPodcast Harland Highway Podcast Audio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-harland-highway/id321980603 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlandwilliams Harbling Shirts: https://www.harbling.com Official Website: https://www.harlandwilliams.com Twitter :https://twitter.com/harlandhighway?lang=en More Pete Holmes: Website:https://peteholmes.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peteholmes/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@peteholmes#podcast #harlandwilliams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this week's episode, we offer 7 tips indie authors can use to help their audiobooks turn a profit on production costs. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in the Ghost Night series at my Payhip store: JUNENIGHT The coupon code is valid through July 13, 2026. So if you need a new ebook this summer, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 309 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is June 26th, 2026 and today we are sharing seven tips for audiobook profitability for indie authors. Before we get to that, we will have Coupon of the Week and an update on my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. First up is Coupon of the Week and this week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in the Ghost Night series at my Payhip store. That code is JUNENIGHT. And as always, the coupon code and the links to my Payhip store will be available in the show notes for this episode. This coupon code will be valid through July the 13th, 2026. So if you need a new ebook series to read this summer, we have got you covered. Now let's have an update on my current writing, publishing, and audiobook projects. I am pleased to report I am on the second editing pass of Blade of Thieves. I am about 13% of the way through that. And so if all goes well, I think the book will be out after the 4th of July weekend/second week in July, if all goes well. I have a few real life things to do that might slow that down, but I am very, very keen to finally have this book out after the 4th of July weekend. After Blade of Thieves is published, my next project will be Cloak of Frost, the 15th book in the Cloak Mage series. I am 17,000 words into that and I am hoping that will be out in August, if all goes well. I have no audiobooks currently in production, but that will change next month because Brad Wills will be recording Blade of Thieves once it's done. Hollis McCarthy will be recording Cloak of Worlds and Leanne Woodward will be recording Dragon-Mage. So we'll go from having no audiobooks being worked on to a bunch being worked on all at once. Funny how things tend to bunch up like that. So that is where I'm at with my current writing and publishing and audiobook projects. 00:01:59 The Economics of Audiobook Production for Indie Authors [All money amounts mentioned are in USD.] Now today I want to talk about a very advanced level indie author topic, namely audiobook production and the economics of it. Recently there's been some controversy because ACX (which is Amazon's audiobook production platform) has been changing its royalty model and rolling out what they call synthetic voice, which is basically an AI generated voice. Some writers have been using it because it's a lot cheaper than a good human narrator, but the flip side is that not many people like listening to it and won't pay money for it. Admittedly, synthetic voice is not fundamentally a new technology. Text to speech has been around forever. Macs have had it since I believe 1984, back when 120 kilobytes of RAM was a lot. As a brief digression, I wish the term AI hadn't been bandied about so liberally. Before the public backlash began against generative AI and data centers, the term AI was trendy, so it got slapped on a lot of things that are actually wildly different than generative AI. I saw a post where someone was complaining about the locations in Starfield being AI generated, when in fact they're procedurally generated, which is something totally different. Anyway, synthetic voice is just a more advanced version of the text to speech technology that's been around since the early 1980s. The fear is that AI generated audiobooks will swamp the market and dominate most of ACX's payment model. Now, while that is a valid fear, I strongly suspect that it is not going to work out that way, given the hostility I have observed towards synthetic voices, especially in fiction. I think what'll happen is authors who use synthetic voice will save a lot of money by not paying a narrator, but then they won't actually make any money because no one will want to buy these machine voiced audiobooks. I have some basis for that because in the early 2020s, I experimented with making synthetic voice versions of my Silent Order science fiction series and putting them on YouTube. The overwhelming response was that people liked the story but hated the computer generated voice. It might be different for nonfiction. A romance novel with a synthetic voice would obviously be quite flat, but that wouldn't matter as much for a primer on tax law or agriculture or something similar. So there's a lot of uncertainty on whether or not audiobooks can still be profitable for indie authors. However, I suggest this is nothing new. Audiobooks have always been indie publishing on hard mode, partly because they're expensive to produce and partly because they're harder to sell than ebooks and sometimes even paperbacks. That said, I'm on my eighth year of self-publishing audiobooks and some of them have made back their production costs and turned a profit. So I thought it would share seven tips on how to have profitable self-published audiobooks. #1: Think long term. If you want your audiobooks to be profitable, you need to think in the long term. ACX has this program called Royalty Share where rather than pay a narrator, you and the narrator split the royalties on the audiobook for the next seven years and after those seven years are passed, you get all these subsequent royalties. I've never taken this option, but I cite it here because I think seven years is not an unreasonable amount of time for an audiobook to earn back its production cost. People always blanch a bit when I say that, but I've been doing self-published audiobooks for eight years now, so let's see how some of them have done. The Frostborn audiobooks, 100% of them have earned back their production cost. Of the 24 Ghosts books in audio, about the first 10 have earned back their production cost. For Cloak Mage, of the 12 Cloak Mage books currently in audio, about the first three and a half have earned back their production cost. For Dragonskull, of the nine Dragonskull books, the first three and a half have earned back their production cost. For Malison, of the four Malison books, they have 100% earned back their production cost. It helps that they're short. For The Shield War, of the six Shield War books, the first one has earned back its production costs, but I only started the series in 2023. The Linux Command Line Beginner's Guide (my one nonfiction book) has totally earned back its production cost. So I don't think seven years is an unreasonable length of time to earn back the production cost for an audiobook. That means you have to think long term, almost like a small business owner buying a new piece of equipment. Depending on the business, the owner might budget for the equipment making back what he paid for it in four or five years, or if he has to take out a loan to buy the equipment, he'll calculate how long it'll take to pay back that loan. Like for example, I just had to pay a lot of money to have these struts in my car fixed and I expect the garage owner carefully considered how much he would spend on his vehicle hoist since I believe a new vehicle hoist and installation typically costs between $7,000 and $12,000 and how long it would take him to make back that money. All successful small business owners have to think like this. Now this mindset is a bit tricky for indie authors because we often have a strong tendency to think in the short term, especially new indie authors who want their books to make a ton of money right now. But as I said above, audiobooks are self-publishing on hard mode, so you need to decide whether it is worth the investment and if you're comfortable waiting a few years to earn back the production cost over time. The reality is that if you are paying a professional narrator to create an audiobook, you're paying $200 per finished hour or above, which is a small business expense. So for that kind of money, you need to think about the audiobook like a small business owner. #2: Deductions First off, I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice and I am not an accountant and this is not investment/financial advice. If you want financial/investment advice, you should talk to an accountant or financial planner properly certified with the tax laws of your state, province, and nation. If you want legal advice, you should talk to a lawyer licensed to practice in your jurisdiction. The way my writing business is set up, I can take the production cost of audiobooks as a deduction against my taxes. This initially was one of the reasons I got into self-published audiobooks in the first place way back in 2018. I realized that if I was going to have to pay the money in taxes anyway, I might as well spend some of it on audio production instead, since that way I'll at least get a revenue generating asset out of it. Other small businesses will sometimes do this when they approach the end of their fiscal year and realize they have more tax liability than expected, so it's probably time to invest in some new equipment or upgrades that they would need anyway. Like maybe the garage owner we mentioned earlier has a really good year so he decides it's a good time to spend that $12,000 on a new vehicle hoist so he doesn't have quite so high a tax bill at the end of the year. I once had someone tell me rather self-righteously that this was a tax dodge and therefore immoral, but that's ridiculous. [Transcriptionist's side note: I wish I had that person's level of unearned confidence. I'd use it for cliff diving or starting a library just for puppies and the weirdest, clumsiest orange cats. Literally anything else.] No less of an authority than Jesus Christ himself said that to render under Caesar what is Caesar. If Caesar says that audiobook book production is a deductible business expense, it is a deductible business expense. Business deductions are the government's way of saying, "spend this income on something that benefits the national economy or will take it as taxes." To a more immediate point, the IRS itself says you have the legal obligation to pay exactly the amount of taxes you owe, but there are also legal ways such as business deductions to reduce the amount of taxes you owe. Besides, no matter what you do, the government gets its cut anyway. At the end of the year, I have to file 1099s for the narrators because their payments are taxable income and every time one of the audiobooks sells, the government gets sales tax, the stores owe taxes on that income, and I owe taxes on the payment from the store. Uncle Sam has a lot of practice at getting his cut and he's very good at it. So depending on your business structure and the local tax laws where you live, audiobook production might be a deductible expense, which is very helpful on the financial side of it. #3: Promote the ebook. The easiest way I found to sell an audiobook is to have the audiobook of an ebook that sells well. Admittedly, this is a bit of a chicken and egg problem, isn't it? However, that can help you choose which titles to make into audiobooks. Like I mentioned above that Frostborn has paid back 100% of its production costs, and that's because it's my most popular series. It was easy for the audiobooks to sell well because the ebooks were selling well. By contrast, an ebook that sells more slowly will have a harder time selling audiobooks. One of the reasons I experimented with using synthetic voice on YouTube with the Silent Order series earlier in the 2020s was because I knew I would never make Silent Order into actual audiobooks because the series didn't sell well enough to merit it. So if you want your audiobook to sell, the easiest way to do it is to promote the ebook. If the ebook sells well enough, it will likely generate some audiobook sales as well. This can also help you determine whether or not you should even produce an audiobook of a particular ebook. If the ebook does not have strong sales, it is probably not a good idea to make an audiobook out of it. #4: Diversify We started out by talking about ACX, but ACX is not the only game in town. The other big audiobook distribution platform is INaudio, which is owned by Spotify. It was previously known as Findaway Voices, but then Spotify bought it and changed the name to INaudio. ACX will get your audiobook into Audible, Amazon, and Apple. INaudio will get your audiobook into every other platform: Google Play, Kobo, Storytel, Chirp, the library distributors, and a bunch of others. So if your audiobook is not exclusive to ACX, it's a good idea to use INaudio as well. That said, Google Play and Kobo now have direct upload for audiobooks and if your audiobook is not exclusive to ACX, it's a good idea to use the direct upload for Google Play and Kobo instead of relying on INaudio. There are a few significant advantages to this. First, you make a little bit more money since INaudio is not taking its distribution fee and the cumulative effect of that over time can be significant. Second, your audiobook will be eligible for Kobo Plus, which can generate extra revenue. I've had some of my best months on Kobo in 2026 thanks to Kobo Plus. Third and perhaps most importantly, you won't be completely dependent on INaudio because INaudio is frequently quite glitchy and in my frank and unbiased opinion, has gone downhill noticeably in quality since Spotify took over. Every single problem I've ever had with INaudio has come after Spotify bought Findaway and turned it into INaudio. I'm afraid that Spotify, like many other publicly traded corporations in the US, has the chronic problem of an upper management class who are buzzword prone MBA drones with an unhealthy enthusiasm for generative AI and indulging in self-destructive cost cutting and layoffs right before it's time to file quarterly reports. Very frequently, the QA process on INaudio will go berserk and declare that a book is AI generated and ineligible for distribution even when it's not. So direct upload to Google Play and Kobo avoids that problem. Because of these problems, another distributor called Author's Republic has been growing, but I haven't tried that out yet. Despite these problems, INaudio also gets you access to Chirp, which is our next bullet point. #5: Chirp Deals I said earlier that the best way to promote your audiobook is ebook promotion, but the one exception to that is Chirp. Chirp is run by BookBub, which is an email newsletter service that offers discounted ebooks to its subscribers. BookBub wanted to expand to audiobooks, but Audible very famously does not let indie authors control their prices and definitely doesn't let them do discounts. So to get around that slight problem, BookBub started its own audiobook store in the form of Chirp, which does let indie authors control their prices and therefore offer discounts. I've had some excellent results with Chirp deals over the years, usually with Child of the Ghost and Cloak of Dragons. In May, I had a Chirp deal with Dragonskull: Sword of the Squire, but since the dashboard on INaudio only updates every 30 days for Chirp, I'm not sure how it did yet. If you get a Chirp deal and you want to take a big swing with it, you can also set temporary discounts on the subsequent books in the series. For my earlier Chirp deals for Cloak of Dragons and Child of the Ghosts, the price for Cloak of Dragons was at $0.99 and I set the price of the subsequent two audiobooks at $2.99 each. I got good results from that and some of my best months on INaudio. For the recent Dragonskull deal, Sword of the Squire was at $0.99 and I temporarily set every other audiobook in the series at $2.99 on Chirp. It was the biggest swing I've taken with a Chip deal, so I'm curious to see how it plays out. #6: Direct sales It's a good idea to have a direct sales platform of some kind, whether it's Shopify or Payhip or Gumroad or a similar platform and offer direct sales of your audiobooks. There are numerous advantages to this. You can set your own price, which as we mentioned above, ACX does not let you do. You can very easily run sales and discounts. If you're a regular reader at the site, you know I do a different Coupon of the Week for my Payhip store every week and it's often for audiobooks. As I mentioned with the problems with INaudio, it provides a platform to get your audiobook to listeners even if the other stores are having technical problems. Sometimes ACX processing can take weeks and the site's past troubles sometimes stretched [it] into months. The difficulty is getting people to actually use the store. The term vendor lock-in means that the more a customer uses the platform, the less likely they are to switch. If someone has been building up their Kindle library or Audible library since 2009, they're unlikely to switch to a competitor. Most of my direct sales come from a combination of Coupon of the Week and new releases to people who don't like DRM. So having a direct sales platform is a long haul, but still worth doing. Besides, everything in audiobooks is a long haul. #7: Direct reader relationship via Patreon or a similar site. I've never done this myself so I don't have any specific tips, but I have seen some writers do it quite successfully. That said, you should only have a Patreon or a similar site if you're willing to put in the work. Readers are very unforgiving of a writer who does not live up to his or her Patreon obligations. However, if you include audiobooks as one of your patron tiers that can go a long way towards audiobook profitability. A regular Patreon type income can help fund regular audiobook production. Conclusion Audiobooks are indeed indie publishing on hard mode, but hopefully these tips will help increase the chances that your audiobooks will be profitable. Lastly, thanks to everyone who has listened to one of my audiobooks. So that's it for this week. Thanks for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com, often with transcripts. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.

WINGMAN is out now on Gumroad, Apple TV and Amazon Prime! GUMROAD- https://thewingman.gumroad.com/l/ WINGMANAPPLE TV-https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/wingman/umc.cmc.nfzru25awp5jnendhudhjw9t This episode is sponsored by Hims, Quince!- To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, HairLoss, Weight Loss, and more, visit Hims.com/Harland. -Go to Quince.com/harland for free shipping on your order!Thanks for watching the Harland Highway. More Harland Williams: Harland Highway Podcast Video: https://www.youtube.com/c/HarlandHighwayPodcast Harland Highway Podcast Audio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-harland-highway/id321980603 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlandwilliams Harbling Shirts: https://www.harbling.com Official Website: https://www.harlandwilliams.com Twitter :https://twitter.com/harlandhighway?lang=enHowie Mandel:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howiemandel/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.howiemandel.com/X:https://x.com/howiemandel?lang=en #podcast #harlandwilliams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Fireside, Jake sits down with Peter Mohrbacher — celebrated digital painter, character designer, and creator of the stunning Angelarium series. Peter shares how a nerdy teenager obsessed with anime and video games became one of the most recognizable names in fantasy illustration, with work spanning Magic: The Gathering, indie art shows, and a thriving freelance career built on Kickstarter and Patreon. They dig into Peter's unconventional creative process — including his use of gradient maps to find color — the evolution of the convention scene, how he got himself fired into a successful solo career, and why the most important part of a critique has nothing to do with anatomy or tangents. Peter will also be one of the headlining instructors at the Paradise Artist Retreat this October at Jiminy Peak, where he'll be leading a digital painting workshop. Join Pete and Jake at this year's Paradise Artist's Retreat www.paradiseartistretreat.com

WINGMAN is out now on Gumroad, Apple TV and Amazon Prime! GUMROAD- https://thewingman.gumroad.com/l/WINGMAN APPLE TV- https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/wingman/umc.cmc.nfzru25awp5jnendhudhjw9t This episode is sponsored by Hims, Rocket Money! - To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit Hims.com/Harland. - Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at RocketMoney dot com slash HARLAND Thanks for watching the Harland Highway. More Harland Williams: Harland Highway Podcast Video: https://www.youtube.com/c/HarlandHighwayPodcast Harland Highway Podcast Audio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-harland-highway/id321980603 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlandwilliams Harbling Shirts: https://www.harbling.com Official Website: https://www.harlandwilliams.com Twitter :https://twitter.com/harlandhighway?lang=en More Dan Soder: Website:https://www.dansoder.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dansoder/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVmtPD7hXOkzN80OJM_fXg #podcast #harlandwilliams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailJoin your host Clifton Pope as he is back once again with another solocast as The Wellness Whisperer Series has made its return for the June 2026 installment!In this month's edition, Clifton Pope breaks down the 5 myths of exercise transformation for people chasing a version of fitness that looks good on the outside but leaves them empty, frustrated, disconnected, and burned out on the inside!This is all in relation to Clifton Pope's latest book, The Fitness Mirage, available on Amazon in ebook/Paperback and on Gumroad via audiobook!Receive your copy with the links below and leave a review so more people can receive their copy!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY1FZZPKhttps://cpope26.gumroad.com/l/zzyfdKeep up with every conversation on Apple/Spotify Podcasts/Rumble so you don't miss any details!If you love the show, please leave a rating/review for more people to tune in!Thank you for the love and support!Support the showhttps://athleticism.com/HEALTHFWEALTHBhttps://coolgreenclothing.com/HEALTHFITNESSWEALTHBUSINESShttps://normotim.com/HEALTHFIThttps://www.portablemeshnebulizer.com/pages/collab?dt_id=2573900official affiliates of the HFWB Podcast SeriesPlease support the mission behind each product/services  as it helps grow the HFWB Podcast Series to where the show can continue to roll along!

Bonjour Bonjour,et bienvenue dans ce quatrième rendez-vous de la semaine. Une vague de surproductivité joyeuse m'habite, et c'est avec le cœur grand ouvert que je viens partager ce nouvel audio avec toi.Dans un monde où l'information s'apparente parfois à un déluge, comment garder son ancrage et nourrir sa curiosité sans s'épuiser ? Avant de plonger dans le cœur de notre sujet, je fais un point doux sur l'énergie, cette ressource précieuse qui nous manque parfois, et sur mon approche holistique (mêlant Sophrologie, Human Design et lancements de nouveaux formats audio personnalisés). Que tu sois AI Sceptic ou AI Motive, mon but reste le même : t'aider à trouver ton propre équilibre.Aujourd'hui, je t'ouvre les portes de mon cabinet de curiosités numérique en te présentant un outil Google que j'affectionne profondément : NotebookLM.Au programme de cet épisode :✨Prendre soin de son écologie intérieure : Mes accompagnements individuels (gestion du stress, préparation aux examens, apprivoiser ses peurs face à la technologie).✨La quête de l'énergie : Pourquoi nous nous sentons si souvent vidés et comment l'approche holistique peut nous aider à remonter la pente.L'art de la veille avec NotebookLM : Pourquoi cet outil à « zéro hallucination » est une véritable caverne d'Alibaba pour centraliser tes vidéos, podcasts, PDF et écrits.✨Les pouvoirs magiques de l'outil : Des conversations audio à deux voix à la création de flashcards, de slides ou de quiz pour réviser et explorer sans limites (et l'arrivée de l'application mobile !).Viens découvrir comment transformer l'IA en une alliée de ton apprentissage, un miroir de tes propres réflexions, sans jamais perdre ton humanité.

AI 时代，「一人公司」成了一个越来越热的词。一个人加几个 agent，就能做掉过去一整个团队的工作——这个想象正在快速从概念变成现实。支持者说，build 的成本越来越低，个人的杠杆越来越大，普通人第一次真正有机会拥有一家属于自己的公司，不依赖 VC，不需要融资，自己说了算。 但如果有人在 AI 火起来之前就已经活成了这样，他的判断或许更值得参考。Sahil Lavingia 是 Gumroad 创始人、畅销书《小而美》（The Minimalist Entrepreneur）作者——他走完了完整的硅谷融资路径，也经历过融资失败、大规模裁员，最终一个人把公司撑了将近五年。今天的 Gumroad 年收入将近 2000 万美元，核心团队只有三个工程师。他不是在布道极简主义，而是两种模式都真实走过的人。 这期节目，Sahil 聊了几个很值得思考的问题：当 vibe coding 让每个人都能在一个周末做出一款 app，真正稀缺的东西是什么？为什么他认为技术创始人第一个应该招的人是销售，而不是工程师？AI 最终会不会变成 CEO，让创始人只需要专注于自己最享受的那部分工作？ 本期人物 丁教 Diane，「声动活泼」联合创始人、「科技早知道」主播 Sahil Lavingia，Gumroad 创始人兼 CEO、《小而美》作者 时间轴 [00:14] 从 Pinterest 二号员工到 Gumroad 创始人：一段标准硅谷故事的非标结局 [03:33] 年入 2000 万、团队只有三个人——Gumroad 今天到底是怎么运转的 [06:03] 人人都能 vibe code 之后，小产品是更好卖了，还是更难卖了 [07:57] Gumroad 做了更好的产品，为什么还是输给了 Patreon [09:54] 如果只能招一个人，技术创始人应该招工程师还是销售 [19:27] AI agent 已经很强了，还有哪些事情它暂时替代不了 [29:46] AI 当 CEO、人当手艺人——这个未来有多远 [36:07] 在 IRS 做数字化和在硅谷创业，哪个更难 幕后制作 监制：Yaxian 后期：迪卡 运营：George 设计：饭团 「Knock Knock 世界」 点此收听

Seattle-based therapist, author, and poet Sam Louie joins DJ Chuang to discuss his newly released workbook, Redefining Asian Shame: From Silence to Self-Acceptance — available now to download on Gumroad. (Listen for the 40% off discount code)Sam shares how the workbook gives the readers to engage an interactive process to move from Asian shame to a healthy acceptance of oneself.Sam explains his mind shift in how he clinically approaches shame, informed by the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model and the concept of "no bad parts." Rather than viewing shame as something to be excised or hated, Sam has come to see it as carrying an original protective purpose — one that, when understood, opens the door to real healing.See the show notes and transcript at https://erasingshame.com/reclaiming-redefining-shame-for-asian-americans/

DeepInfra (https://deepinfra.com/) is serving over 5 trillion tokens a week and just closed a major raise backed by NVIDIA. In this episode of Pale Blue Nexus, host Yohann Calpu sits down with co-founder Nikola Borisov to unpack how DeepInfra is challenging the hyperscalers on price, why he compares inference optimization to Formula 1, and what the future of open source AI looks like.Nikola shares the technical playbook behind DeepInfra's aggressive pricing (including the famous Mixtral moment), how quantization and KV caching drive efficiency, the company's deepening partnership with NVIDIA on the Dynamo project, and why he believes the real demand for AI infrastructure is just getting started.We also get into the harder questions: prompt injection risks, the NemoClaw security model, hardware depreciation cycles, and what's actually overrated in today's AI infrastructure boom.Nikola bet early on open source inference. What's your bet? The Aloomii Playbook is the operator's manual for putting AI into relationship-driven businesses — not theory, not hype, just the system we use to run our own agent fleet (OpenClaw) and our clients'.Three editions for where you actually sit:Founder. Solopreneur. Operator Leader.→ Get the Playbook on Gumroad — $179 https://www.aloomii.com/playbook/ https://aloomii.gumroad.com/The Last 20% is the LinkedIn newsletter for operators who'd rather build the system than read about it, field notes, frameworks, and behind-the-scenes from running Aloomii's agent fleet (OpenClaw) and our clients' AI transformations. No theory. No hype. Just what's actually working. →Subscribe free on LinkedIn   / the-last-20-7445126674708451328  

What if the next frontier isn't a metaphor, it's a market?Venture capitalist Nectarios Economakis (Partner & Co-Founder, Amiral Ventures) just closed the first $40M of a new $75M fund built to keep Canada's best builders home. We start with the brain drain and end up at asteroid mining, and somehow it all connects.In this episode we get into why "San Francisco is just a wrapper on Waterloo," why Canada is great at inventing the future (two of the three godfathers of AI, the transformer, the smartphone) but bad at commercializing it, and what it actually takes to build a generational tech company north of the border. Then we go off-planet: collapsing launch costs, compute in orbit, solar cost down 99.7% since 1970, and why investing in space is really about helping things back here on this pale blue planet.▶ WATCH & SUBSCRIBE:    / @palebluenexus  

Send us Fan MailJoin your host Clifton Pope as he is back with another solocast as the Wellness Whisperer Series is back for the May 2026 installment!In this month's episode, Clifton Pope breaks down why he wrote his latest book: The Fitness Mirage by helping people move past the illusion to see that real wellness is deeper than that!Clifton provides his brief overview of The Fitness Mirage by demonstrating key points to where neuroscience meets ancient wisdom, where movement meets fasting, where self awareness meets faith, and importance of mind/body/spirit working better together versus against each other!Receive your copy of the Fitness Mirage today on Amazon via E-book/paperback and on Gumroad for the audiobook as well with links below! Also, leave a review for more people to receive the message and a free way to support the book as well!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY1FZZPKhttps://cpope26.gumroad.com/l/zzyfdKeep up with every conversation on Apple/Spotify Podcasts/Rumble so you don't miss any details!If you love the show, please leave a rating/review as a free way to support the show and for more people to tune in!Thank you for the love and support!Support the showhttps://athleticism.com/HEALTHFWEALTHBhttps://coolgreenclothing.com/HEALTHFITNESSWEALTHBUSINESShttps://normotim.com/HEALTHFIThttps://www.portablemeshnebulizer.com/pages/collab?dt_id=2573900official affiliates of the HFWB Podcast SeriesPlease support the mission behind each product/services  as it helps grow the HFWB Podcast Series to where the show can continue to roll along!

We continue with our look at a life lived well. Practical steps and examples to live a life you don't regret. An intentional life doesn't just happen. It has prescriptions that help us live abundantly. LoveWalk is Online:lolovewalk.substack. comlovewalk.Gumroad.comOn Social Media: lovewalkfellowshipAt Tiktok, Pinterest and YouTubeSupport:PayPal.me/Lela Winston

Qué pasa hacedor/a.Antes de empezar, una cosita: este ha sido el episodio 200 de Haciendo Cosas.Cinco años. Doscientos episodios. Una barbaridad.Lo decimos sin aspavientos porque tampoco somos muy de auto-palmaditas, pero sí creemos que merece una mención antes de entrar en faena. No es obligatorio, pero déjanos tu felicitación en los comentarios ;)Empezamos este podcast cuando la inteligencia artificial era una cosa que pasaba en servidores de los que nadie hablaba. Hoy grabamos con Codex trabajando en segundo plano, con agentes de memoria corriendo en un servidor propio y con Guillermo que acaba de dar de baja Claude en abril para probar si se arrepiente (WTF).Antes de grabar el episodio estuvimos haciendo memoria de las herramientas que hemos usado en estos cinco años. Y la lista de las que hemos dejado atrás da un poco de vértigo.Zencaster, Gumroad, Mailerlite, Revue (que compró Twitter y se cargó), Recall, Snipd, Gemini Pro que usamos mucho cuando salió el 3.1 y que ahora está en desuso total, WordPress como CMS (hace ya 2-3 años que todo corre desde Substack)...Parece otra vida. Porque es otra vida.Así que el episodio de hoy es una especie de auditoría de herramientas: qué usamos ahora mismo, por qué, y cuánto tiempo creemos que lo vamos a seguir usando. Sin filtro.Aquí va el resumen:* Lo que sigue: Notion ha sobrevivido, aunque ambos hemos pasado por esa curva de “esto es la hostia → odio Notion → he vuelto a Notion” que seguramente te suena. Obsidian también aguanta como editor de escritura, con la IA fuera de la ecuación pero alimentando lo que se escribe dentro. Muchas más apps que te contamos en el episodio.* Lo que manda ahora: Guillermo tiene Codex como herramienta maestra para Vibe Coding, con un sistema de archivos de memoria forzada que le permite no empezar de cero en cada sesión. Víctor también lo está probando junto con un sistema bien orquestado en Claude.* Las que probablemente caigan pronto: VoiceDash, que transcribe lo que dictas al ordenador, tiene los días contados porque Codex ya incluye dictado que funciona muy bien y se lleva a cualquier parte. Cuando eso ocurra, una suscripción menos.Y lo que no ha cambiado en el fondo. La filosofía. No casarse con ninguna herramienta. Ser dueño de tus archivos, no que tus archivos sean propiedad de la plataforma que te los aloja. Poder cambiar de modelo en una tarde sin que eso te rompa el flujo de trabajo.Que es exactamente de lo que va Más Listo que la IA.Más de 100 personas ya dentro. Acabamos de subir el playground de Claude Design y muy pronto grabamos el de Codex. Y el precio sube pronto, así que si llevas tiempo dándole vueltas, déjanos tu correo aquí porque estamos preparando algo muy chulo.→ https://soy.maslistoquelaia.com/picarescaNos vemos haciendo cosas. Guillermo, Víctor y el

"Trust the science" is a phrase Robert Boyle would have found horrifying. The Royal Society he co-founded in 1660 inscribed exactly the opposite principle on its coat of arms: Nullius in verba — take nobody's word for it. Modern science was built as an anti-authority institution, forged in the wreckage of two decades of religious civil war that had killed roughly two hundred thousand Englishmen over questions of belief no available method could settle. The founding insight of the Scientific Revolution was that the moment a body of knowledge becomes a body of authority, it stops functioning as science and starts functioning as a priesthood. That founding discipline made the modern world possible. And we are losing it. In this episode, Brad Harris argues that the credentialing bodies, the prestigious journals, the medical associations, and the public-health apparatus the public now calls "the science" have, over the last decade, stopped functioning as the institution the Royal Society built and started functioning as the institution it was founded to replace. He walks through four cases that make the inversion impossible to ignore — the lab leak, pediatric gender medicine, the replication crisis, and climate communication — and names the mechanism: an ideological autoimmune disease that has done more damage to public trust in science in five years than industry-funded "merchants of doubt" managed in fifty. Context with Brad Harris traces the intellectual lineage of the modern world. Support the show and get ad-free episodes plus bonus content at patreon.com/bradcoleharris. Brad's earlier series How It Began: A History of the Modern World is available at howitbegan.com and on Gumroad.

Austin Armstrong has 5 million followers across social, 11k affiliates, a $2M ARR AI video SaaS (https://syllaby.io/?via=yohann80), a startup incubator in Durham, NC (Bullhouse), and a conference in Dallas he used to attend as a fan and now co-owns (AI Marketing World, Oct 21–24).He sat down with Yohann to talk about the moment he saw the AI wave coming and bet his agency on it, why founder-led sales has a ceiling, the comeback of in-person community in an AI-displaced world, his strong (and possibly controversial) take on AI UGC and FTC compliance, and why the 40-hour work week is already dead.

SummaryIn this episode, John Grdina shares essential financial principles for young adults, emphasizing the importance of building assets, investing consistently, and practicing disciplined giving to achieve financial freedom.KeywordsFinancial education, investing, wealth building, young adults, passive income, Roth IRA, crypto, asset classes, financial freedom Key TopicsThe importance of financial education in schoolDollar cost averaging and long-term investingAsset classes: gold, silver, Bitcoin, XRP, SolanaBuilding income streams through content, books, and real estateProtection tools: Roth IRA and IUL insuranceThe Cash Flow Quadrant by Robert KiyosakiThe importance of asset vs liability understandingThe discipline of giving and tithing sound bites"How many of you were taught in school about money?""Bitcoin is your digital gold for your generation.""Market crashes are opportunities, not setbacks."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Financial Literacy06:06 Investing Basics and Asset Classes11:50 Defining Financial Freedom and Generosity ResourcesRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1612680194iTrust Capital - https://itrustcapital.com/Teachable - https://teachable.com/Gumroad - https://gumroad.com/Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing - https://kdp.amazon.com/

In this episode of Christianish, we dive deep into a topic that many women wrestle with: the societal pressure that tells us our "dating clock" is ticking. Keshia Rice, your host and dating coach, takes you on a journey of self-reflection, addressing the feelings of urgency and the often unwarranted fear that comes with aging and being single. Keshia shares her perspective on the notion of "time running out" and why it's crucial to rethink this idea, especially if you're looking for a partner who truly aligns with your purpose and values. Need Support Along the Way? Keshia's coaching program From Toxic to Thriving is open now. If you're ready to heal your love blocks and meet your purpose partner with clarity and confidence, apply today. Click here: https://keshiarice.com/from-toxic-to-thriving-coaching-program/ Connect with Keshia: Instagram | TikTok | BlueSky → @KeshiaRice https://instagram.com/keshiarice https://www.tiktok.com/@keshiarice https://bsky.app/profile/keshiarice.bsky.social Message her your biggest takeaway or next step from the episode. More Resources: Take Back Your Power: A Journal to End Self-Sabotage https://keshiarice.gumroad.com/l/selfsabotage?layout=profile Ditch the Deadweight – Heal from a Breakup in Six Weeks https://keshiarice.gumroad.com/l/breakupguide?layout=profile Explore expert coaching and empowering courses by Keshia on Gumroad: https://keshiarice.gumroad.com/ Heal from past relationship trauma by booking a consultation, schedule here https://calendly.com/keshiarice/cherished-feminine-dating

Send a textJoin your host Clifton Pope as he is back with a solo cast with the Wellness Whisperer Series for the March 2026 edition!In this month's edition, Clifton Pope walks the audience through how to do a 60 second nervous system reset, free pre-workout for your mind, and how mindful movement + a 60 second body scan can help you move you through stress, not just live in it!Best part, Clifton explains how you can do all of this at your desk, in your car,(parked) or in your living room for nervous system friendly training!Subscribe to the show on Apple/Spotify Podcasts/Rumble so you don't miss a single episode of the show!Sign up for my new course: (Understanding Chaos, Turmoil, and Uncertainty) live on Gumroad now with the link belowhttps://cpope26.gumroad.com/l/zvbfmjPurchase my latest book: The Man Who Didn't Give Up on Amazon today with the link below to compliment the course above!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G34WWX2SIf you love the show, please leave a rating/review so more people can tune in!Thank you for the love and support!The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the showhttps://athleticism.com/HEALTHFWEALTHB https://coolgreenclothing.com/HEALTHFITNESSWEALTHBUSINESS https://normotim.com/HEALTHFIT https://www.portablemeshnebulizer.com/pages/collab?dt_id=2573900official affiliates of the HFWB Podcast Series Please support the mission behind each product/services as it helps grow the HFWB Podcast Series to where the show can continue to roll along!

Why 87 Million Americans Are Ditching Traditional Employment (And How You Can Too) Summary Discover why millions of Americans are quitting their traditional 9-to-5 jobs and transitioning into lucrative side hustles in 2026. In this episode, Tracy Brinkmann dives into the top 8 side hustles open to digital entrepreneurs and online entrepreneurs, highlighting opportunities to make money online with six-figure income potentials. From AI automation services and experience-based consulting to digital products for beginners and specialized tutoring, learn proven marketing strategies and tips for entrepreneurs to build passive income and replace your day job. Tracy breaks down startup costs, realistic earnings, and practical email marketing tips to help you grow your email list and boost sales. Whether you're looking for side hustles for busy parents or innovative digital marketing tactics, this episode equips you with actionable advice and digital product ideas. Subscribe to the AI Escape Plan Newsletter for weekly insights and start your journey toward online entrepreneurship and financial freedom today. Key Timestamps 00:00 Opening  - The 2 AM bank account reality check 00:45 Episode Overview 01:50 The Foundation Shift 02:45 Carter Osborne Case Study 04:05 Side Hustle #1: AI Automation Services - $200/hour with zero coding experience 05:15 Side Hustle #2: Experience-Based Consulting - Package your expertise 06:00 Side Hustle #3: Digital Products - Create once sell forever 07:25 Side Hustle #4: Specialized Tutoring - Steven Menking's $1,000/hour strategy 08:20 Side Hustle #5: User-Generated Content - Kelly Rocklein's 6-figure UGC business 09:05 Side Hustle #6: Skilled Trades - AI-proof income up to $300/hour 10:35 Side Hustle #7: Content Creation & Podcasting - Anonymous income with AI tools 11:15 Side Hustle #8: Remote Healthcare Support - 70% growth opportunity 12:25 The Reality Check - Why most side hustles fail and what 2026 changes 13:30 The Bigger Picture - Death of industrial employment model 15:05 Whiskered Wisdom - Your specific action step for this week Key Insights & Strategies Shared The Economic Reality 95% of workers say income hasn't kept up with cost of living Global gig economy hit $674 billion in 2026 87 million Americans will be freelancing by 2027 (nearly half the workforce) One in four adults already runs a side business The Carter Osborne Blueprint Started tutoring as side hustle in 2017 Quit PR director job by 2024 to earn $220K working 10 hours/week Most income from digital products, not direct tutoring $37 Google Doc made $800 in first week The 8 High-Earning Opportunities 1. AI Automation Services $60-200/hour rates on Upwork/Fiverr Projects range $2,000-15,000 Startup cost: $117/month (ChatGPT Plus + HighLevel) Example: Austin wellness studio paid $400/month for 10-minute ChatGPT bot 2. Experience-Based Consulting $75-150/hour for specialized knowledge Focus on specificity (customer retention specialist vs. business consultant) Mid-to-late career professionals excel with battle-tested solutions 3. Digital Products 90% profit margins after fees E-learning market racing toward $370 billion by 2026 Earnings: $1,000-50,000 monthly depending on niche Sell transformation, not just information 4. Specialized Tutoring Market hit $10.4 billion in 2024, growing 14.5% annually Steven Menking: up to $1,000/hour private tutoring Platforms: iTalki ($30-60/hour), Preply, Wyzant Focus on specialization, not competing on price 5. User-Generated Content Kelly Rocklein: six-figure business while keeping corporate job $200-500 per video through Billo, Insense, #paid Social media management: $50/hour once ROI proven No massive following required 6. Skilled Trades AI-proof income streams Marisa Risden: $4,500/month via TaskRabbit/Thumbtack Independent contractors: up to $300/hour specialized work Recession-resistant demand 7. Content Creation & Podcasting Ginni Saraswati-Cook: $50K monthly, doubled yearly 2026 twist: Anonymous channels using AI tools ElevenLabs (voice), Runway (editing), ChatGPT (scripts) Top podcasters: $30K-100K through multiple streams 8. Remote Healthcare Support 70% year-over-year growth Medical coders: nearly $40/hour average Lower barrier to entry than expected Certification requires organization skills, not medical degree Resources Mentioned AI Automation Platforms ChatGPT Plus ($20/month) HighLevel ($97/month) Zapier (workflow automation) Make.com (no-code automation) Upwork & Fiverr (freelance marketplaces) Digital Product Platforms Teachable (course creation) Thinkific (online courses) Etsy (template marketplace) Shopify (e-commerce store) Gumroad (digital downloads) Tutoring Platforms iTalki (language learning) Preply (conversational practice) Wyzant (academic subjects) UGC & Social Media Billo (UGC platform) Insense (brand collaborations) #paid (influencer marketing) Skilled Trades TaskRabbit (home services) Thumbtack (local services) Content Creation Tools ElevenLabs (AI voice generation) Runway (video editing) ChatGPT (script writing) Action Steps to Take This Week's Specific Action Pick ONE of the eight side hustles and spend 30 minutes researching the first step: AI Automation: Sign up for ChatGPT Plus Consulting: Write down 3 specific problems you've solved in your current job Digital Products: Identify one thing you know that others struggle with Tutoring: Research rates in your expertise area on iTalki or Wyzant UGC: Create sample content and research brand collaboration platforms Skilled Trades: List your practical skills and research local demand Content Creation: Experiment with AI tools for anonymous content Healthcare Support: Research certification requirements in your area Financial Preparation Research quarterly estimated tax requirements for 1099 income Consider forming an LLC if scaling toward full-time Don't let tax considerations stop you from starting Mindset Shifts Required Security comes from diversification, not dependence Focus on solving real problems, not chasing trends Start with proof of concept before major investments Call To Action Ready to stop trading hours for dollars and start building income streams that work around your family schedule? Subscribe to the AI Escape Plan Newsletter - specifically designed for parents ready to break free from the 9-to-5 grind. Each issue delivers practical, AI-powered strategies to start, grow, and streamline side hustles, all designed to protect your family time while boosting your income. Your roadmap to more money, more freedom, and more of what truly matters. Visit: DarkHorseInsider.com   Key Quotes "The side hustle economy isn't a backup plan anymore - it's become the foundation of American work." "People pay for solutions to their problems, and you don't need thousands of subscribers to make money." "There are no prerequisites to starting a successful side hustle." "The side hustle economy is no longer coming. It's here. And it's waiting for you to claim your piece of it."

Send a textSam Rager started doing stand-up in 2012 during her senior year at Wayne State University. She's a regular face around the Detroit comedy scene and released her debut album, Trigger Warning, in 2019. Her special, "Hot Dog Hands," is streaming on Amazon Prime, Roku, Gumroad and Fawesome.TV. She released the album on Burn This Records and it's playing on Apple Music, Amazon, Bandcamp and YouTube Music. She's performing at the Tree Town Comedy Festival, which goes from March 4 to March 7. Follow Sam Rager: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samrager.is.alright/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/samrager.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/samantha.rager.3YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDe90XC8uXPioEBgEBWsKcgWebsite: https://samragercomedy.com/Support the show

In this episode, Keshia Rice gets straight to the point: if you keep ending up in low-effort, below-the-bare-minimum relationships, it's not bad luck, it's a pattern. And that pattern is rooted in not fully recognizing your own worth. Keshia breaks down the seven habits that quietly sabotage relationships, not just romantic ones, but friendships, career dynamics, and family relationships too. Because boundaries are boundaries, and self-worth shows up everywhere. If you're tired of doing the most and getting the least, this episode is your wake-up call. Need Support Along the Way? Keshia's coaching program From Toxic to Thriving is open now. If you're ready to heal your love blocks and meet your purpose partner with clarity and confidence, apply today. Click here: https://keshiarice.com/from-toxic-to-thriving-coaching-program/ Connect with Keshia:

Tim Stabers and I will be live streaming every Sunday at 9pm EST the writing of a feature film under the working title "Ride Share" on instagram. Enjoy the full stream here. Soon we will be using other platforms besides instagram to stream.Tim's Links:https://www.instagram.com/timstabers/https://www.youtube.com/@UCxPJ28JUojIXNVxUgDCQ2Ighttps://www.youtube.com/@UC04c9H7i3ddZ1YkUxVOUu0gIG: https://www.instagram.com/itsmlh__/ X: https://x.com/thecreator_mlhRumble: ⁠https://rumble.com/c/c-2941880⁠ Website: https://polluteyoursoul.wixsite.com⁠Merch: ⁠http://mlh.bigcartel.com⁠ CD's: https://polluteyourears.bandcamp.com/Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/officialmlhBuy Me a Coffee: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/mikehassiepen⁠ Exclusive Episodes on Gumroad: https://tpysp.gumroad.com/l/tpyspexclusiveDonate: Paypal - ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/michaelhassiepen⁠ Cashapp - $wiggasyndromeMonero: 47K9YNucSau4QEioqSbmWVWYbG7gmFPjVTiax2Hcfo38C7uzCn8YxYZgUQvQuC3t1gfaNiATSZiAq4ojp49Px8xFMVJfj9E Use my cashapp sign up link and we'll each get $5. Create your account with my code: GL3NPMR.https://cash.app/app/GL3NPMRShare, Comment, Like, and Subscribe, or live execution! "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." 

In this episode of Christianish, Keshia Rice dives into the powerful mindset shifts you need to make to attract the healthy, loving relationship you've been searching for. Keshia shares from her personal experience of transformation and the mindset changes that helped her find love, build a successful career, and embrace personal growth. This episode is for women ready to stop repeating the same old patterns in relationships and start attracting the life they truly deserve.   Practical Takeaways Journal Exercise: Write down the qualities you want in a partner, then assess how you are embodying those qualities yourself. Date Slower: Stop rushing into relationships or feeling pressured by time. Trust the process and let things develop naturally. Be Intentional: Spend more time focusing on your own personal growth, hobbies, and self-care, so that you attract a partner who complements your life.   Join the Conversation Which mindset shift do you think will make the most difference for you this year? How are you planning to approach dating with more intention in 2026? Let Keshia know on social media or leave a comment if you're listening on Apple Podcasts. You can also reach out via DM on Instagram at @KeshiaRice.   Need Support Along the Way? Keshia's coaching program From Toxic to Thriving is open now. If you're ready to heal your love blocks and meet your purpose partner with clarity and confidence, apply today. Click here: https://keshiarice.com/from-toxic-to-thriving-coaching-program/   Connect with Keshia:

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In today's episode, Keshia Rice calls out a hard truth: many women say they want a loving, healthy relationship, but they are often unwilling or unable to truly receive and hold love. While many high-achieving women may have it all together in their careers and personal lives, the same patterns of giving without receiving hold them back from attracting the love they desire. Keshia dives deep into how feminine energy requires both the ability to receive love and to hold it and how many women unintentionally block this capacity.   What You'll Learn... The two core components of feminine energy that attract love: receiving and holding Why many women struggle to accept love, compliments, and attention How churches and cultural conditioning may reinforce patterns of giving without receiving   Need Support Along the Way? Keshia's coaching program From Toxic to Thriving is open now. If you're ready to heal your love blocks and meet your purpose partner with clarity and confidence, apply today. Click here: https://keshiarice.com/from-toxic-to-thriving-coaching-program/   Connect with Keshia:

If you're tired of ending relationships feeling drained, confused, or heartbroken, this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, Keshia Rice breaks down five essential boundaries every Christian woman needs in order to stop wasting time on the wrong men and start protecting her faith, energy, and heart. This episode goes beyond surface-level dating advice and gets to the why behind repeated heartbreak and how boundaries are the key to breaking unhealthy cycles.

If 2026 is the year you're getting serious about dating and finding your purpose partner, this episode is a must-listen. In this conversation, Keshia breaks down the real reason so many women keep ending up in misaligned relationships: they're dating from a place of hunger. Using a powerful (and painfully accurate) grocery store analogy, this episode explores how emotional, physical, and relational scarcity quietly lowers standards, clouds discernment, and keeps women settling for what's easy instead of what's aligned.   Need Support Along the Way? Keshia's coaching program From Toxic to Thriving is open now. If you're ready to heal your love blocks and meet your purpose partner with clarity and confidence, apply today. Click here: https://keshiarice.com/from-toxic-to-thriving-coaching-program/ Connect with Keshia:  Instagram | TikTok | BlueSky → @keshiarice Message her your biggest takeaway or next step from the episode. More Resources: Take Back Your Power: A Journal to End Self-Sabotage https://keshiarice.gumroad.com/l/selfsabotage?layout=profile Ditch the Deadweight – Heal from a Breakup in Six Weeks https://keshiarice.gumroad.com/l/breakupguide?layout=profile Explore expert coaching and empowering courses by Keshia on Gumroad: https://keshiarice.gumroad.com/ Heal from past relationship trauma by booking a consultation, schedule here https://calendly.com/keshiarice/cherished-feminine-dating

His links: https://www.instagram.com/imbloomonline/https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@UnbelieverMedia⁩  IG:https://www.instagram.com/itsmlh__/ X:https://x.com/thecreator_mlhRumble: ⁠https://rumble.com/c/c-2941880⁠ Website: https://polluteyoursoul.wixsite.com⁠Merch: ⁠http://mlh.bigcartel.com⁠ CD's: https://polluteyourears.bandcamp.com/Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/polluteyoursoul⁠ Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/mikehassiepen⁠ Exclusive Episodes on Gumroad: https://tpysp.gumroad.com/l/tpyspexclusiveOUTLINE00:00 - AIDS Stories and Kensington Zombieland05:20 - Trafficking is in your backyard more than you think07:11 - Wacky filmmaking stories and MSL Screening drama15:58 - Starting his channel while going through a felony case22:23 - Faith related pet peeves, and edglelord black metal appreciation27:55 - Separating the art from the artist29:28 - Jerry calls me names35:09 - Various accents we dig and don't dig41:14 - Exonym debate45:32 - Jerry tells me to give a midget uppies48:41 - How did Jerry meet LowRes and Hans and work on MSL55:18 - Jerry doesn't like my podcast voice57:43 - Philly Mickey Mouse accent and my joke diary01:03:08 - Jerry denigrates my national identityDonate: Paypal - ⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/michaelhassiepen⁠ Cashapp - $wiggasyndromeMonero: 47K9YNucSau4QEioqSbmWVWYbG7gmFPjVTiax2Hcfo38C7uzCn8YxYZgUQvQuC3t1gfaNiATSZiAq4ojp49Px8xFMVJfj9E Use my cashapp sign up link and we'll each get $5. Create your account with my code: GL3NPMR.https://cash.app/app/GL3NPMRDUBBY is an energy drink with many vitamins and nootropics. This tasty drink is for people who want to focus without jitters or a crash. Unlike other energy drinks, DUBBY developed a clean energy formula that is free from fillers, maltodextrin, and artificial colorings. Expect such flavors as Beach N Peach, Pushin Punch, Galaxy Grenade, and more! Use code: polluteyoursoul at checkout for 10% off all orders of your Jitterless Energy Blend! Or order with this link here! ⁠https://www.dubby.gg/?ref=yxxBfQ7H1OfEJD⁠ Share, Comment, Like, and Subscribe, or live execution! "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." 

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In this bold and necessary conversation, Keshia challenges the rise of "princess culture" in modern dating, the belief that love means being rescued, provided for, and spared from responsibility. While the fantasy may feel comforting, it often leaves women vulnerable, burned out, and disconnected from their own discernment. This episode is not anti-femininity or anti-provision, it is anti-infantilization. If you want peace, safety, and a truly healthy partnership, this message is for you.   What You'll Learn Why "princess culture" is a quiet trap, not empowerment How Disney-style romance conditions women to outsource responsibility The difference between being taken care of and being controlled Why discernment matters more than chemistry The hidden costs of "stay-at-home girlfriend" culture How infantilization sabotages safety, stability, and self-trust What it actually means to show up as a grown, feminine woman   Need Support Along the Way? Keshia's coaching program From Toxic to Thriving is open now. If you're ready to heal your love blocks and meet your purpose partner with clarity and confidence, apply today. Click here: https://keshiarice.com/from-toxic-to-thriving-coaching-program/   Connect with Keshia:

What if the reason you're not getting what you want in life isn't because you're asking for too much but because you're too afraid to disappoint people? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Keshia shares why growth, alignment, and answered prayers often require upsetting people who benefitted from the old version of you. This episode also includes an important announcement about the future of the Christianish podcast and why this next chapter demands more honesty, depth, and courage than ever before. Scriptural Wisdom & Metaphors Job's story: loss followed by double restoration "The sweetest peach" analogy: not everyone will like you — and that's okay The cost of obedience vs. the cost of staying stuck Important Announcement The Christianish podcast is coming to a close. The archive will remain available, but a new podcast on a new feed is coming, one that allows for deeper conversations, more honesty, and more alignment with where Keshia (and you) are headed next. Details coming soon. Need Support Along the Way? Keshia's coaching program From Toxic to Thriving is open now. If you're ready to heal your love blocks and meet your purpose partner with clarity and confidence, apply today. Click here: https://keshiarice.com/from-toxic-to-thriving-coaching-program/ Connect with Keshia:

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Is it true that "the right person will love you just as you are"? Yes… and no. In this episode, Keshia breaks down the uncomfortable but necessary truth: if you want a healthy, loving, stable relationship, you will need to grow. Not change your identity but absolutely evolve your habits, your mindset, your emotional patterns, and your expectations. This episode is a loving (but firm) invitation to look inward so you can stop repeating toxic cycles and finally become the woman aligned with the relationship you want. What You'll Learn Why "new year, new me" actually matters when it comes to your dating life The hidden ways women resist change and how that sabotages relationships Why chemistry is often trauma bonding, not compatibility How your brain pulls you toward what's familiar, even when it hurts Why healthy men expect accountability, communication, and reciprocity Why relying on a man to "save" you financially or emotionally creates desperation How to become more interesting, grounded, and emotionally mature — without changing who you are Scripture to Anchor This Episode "Everything that's good to you isn't good for you." Wisdom from Grandma, backed by Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that appears right, but in the end it leads to destruction. Need Support Along the Way? Keshia's coaching program From Toxic to Thriving is open now. If you're ready to heal your love blocks and meet your purpose partner with clarity and confidence, apply today. Click here: https://keshiarice.com/from-toxic-to-thriving-coaching-program/ Connect with Keshia:

Are Christian women really "too picky," or are they finally getting clear on what God actually wants for them? In this episode, Keshia Rice breaks down the difference between shallow preferences and true standards and why strong, faith-aligned standards are one of the most loving things you can have for yourself and the partner God is preparing for you. If you've ever been told that your expectations are too high, this episode will set you free. What You'll Learn Why society pressures Christian women to settle — and why that's harmful How family, church culture, and social media gaslight women into doubting their discernment The difference between preferences (surface-level) and standards (character-level) How standards protect your heart, your peace, and your purpose Why emotionally stable, faith-aligned men welcome a woman with standards How to build a love list that's realistic, prayerful, and rooted in God's purpose for your life Scripture to Anchor This Episode Proverbs 4:23 — "Above all else, guard your heart…" Standards are one of the ways God equips you to do exactly that. Need Support Along the Way? Keshia's coaching program From Toxic to Thriving is open now. If you're ready to heal your love blocks and meet your purpose partner with clarity and confidence, apply today. Click here: https://keshiarice.com/from-toxic-to-thriving-coaching-program/ Connect with Keshia:

It's Thanksgiving, and Keshia is sharing a surprising thing she's grateful for this year: learning how to build relationships before the internet shaped how we connect. In this episode, she unpacks how technology has changed dating, communication, and discernment — especially for Gen Z — and why intentional, offline relationship-building matters more than ever. Whether you're actively dating or reflecting on the relationships in your life, this episode offers a grounding, practical, faith-centered reality check.   What You'll Learn Why online dating is helpful — but online meeting is the real key How social media creates "fake connection" and weakens communication skills The difference between real red flags vs. impatience or miscommunication Why relying on text conversations sabotages discernment The importance of seeing people in real life and evaluating energy, tone, and presence How instant access to a "lineup of options" creates unrealistic expectations Why Gen Z struggles more with connection (and why it's not their fault) What intentional dating actually looks like Why showing up as your real self makes dating easier and healthier Scriptures to Reflect On Proverbs 4:23 — Guard your heart with wisdom, not walls Philippians 4:6–7 — Release anxiety and root yourself in peace   Need Support Along the Way? Keshia's coaching program From Toxic to Thriving is open now. If you're ready to heal your love blocks and meet your purpose partner with clarity and confidence, apply today. Click here: https://keshiarice.com/from-toxic-to-thriving-coaching-program/   Connect with Keshia:

Joseph Holiday, who releases music as Snakes of Russia, returns to the podcast to talk about his latest album, Swallowed Whole Through the Mouth of Eternity. Joseph's music blends modular textures to create dark, moody, cinematic soundscapes.  In this episode, we talk about how Joseph's approach has evolved since our last conversation, why limitations fuel his creativity, and how visual storytelling influences his sound design. We get into his production workflow, how he finishes music quickly without overthinking, and why his favorite creative moments often come from accidents. We also touch on how the music industry's changing landscape impacts independent artists and why Joseph is focusing more on physical formats and direct fan connection. Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Links: Snakes of Russia Official Site - https://snakesofrussia.com/ Swallowed Whole Through the Mouth of Eternity by Snakes of Russia - https://snakesofrussia.bandcamp.com/album/swallowed-whole-through-the-mouth-of-eternity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snakesofrussia/ Snakes of Russia Soundpacks on Gumroad - https://snakesofrussia.gumroad.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SnakesofRussia See Machine art by Morgan Sorensen- https://www.instagram.com/see_machine/?hl=en Evan Frankfort on the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/evan-frankfort Joseph on episode 341 of the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/snakes-of-russia-2 Joseph on episode 175 of the Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/blog/snakes-of-russia Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc  5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/ Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider!

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I did an interview with VRChat co-founder and CEO Graham Gaylor at Meta Connect 2025 where we talk about the various different monetization strategies that VRChat has been exploring with their user-generated content platform. VRChat announced layoffs for 30% of their employees back on June 12, 2024, and so this is the first time I've had a chance to interview any of the VRChat executives since then. I used to have a pretty consistent streak of interviewing either VRChat leaders or employees at various VR conferences running from 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019, but after the pandemic they were not giving as many public interviews. I did however recently cover the VRChat Avatar Marketplace as well as a conversation with VRChat's new Trust and Safety lead Jun Young Ro about his plans to overhaul and modernize VRChat's Trust and Safety processes, especially as users like Harry X were pointing out some gaps in their moderation processes. I had a chance to chat with Gaylor about some of the early decisions in VRChat for making custom avatars easily uploadable since version 0.3.5 on March 16, 2014 when co-founder Jesse Joudrey made his first public contributions to the project. Joudrey elaborated on his vision of what he considered to be "one of the corner stones of virtual reality and any cyberpunk offshoot... Customization. I don't want any limit on who or what I can be in virtual reality." I had dug up these dates and posts in the write up for episode #1408 where I went down a deep rabbit hole of tracing down some of the origin story for VRChat. Gaylor had actually passed along some early emails and documentation of the early days of VRChat for that write-up. The decision to make avatars completely customizable has been part of the magic and success of VRChat. But centralized and controlled identity has traditionally been one of the core pathways for monetization. In a conversation with VRChat community members after the June 2024 layoffs, qDot told me, "You cannot put the asset genie back in the bottle for VRChat. They can't just come up with an asset system that works this sort of centrally-regulated way now. Everyone is used to throwing these assets around, selling them on Gumroad, selling them on Booth." So I had a chance to talk with Gaylor about his paradox of customizable identity being both the secret sauce of VRChat, but also the clearest traditional path for monetization. You can see more context in the rough transcript below. This also happens to wrap up my coverage of Meta Connect 2025, and here's a recap of the different stories and coverage if you'd like to dig into more details of other things that were announced this year. #1652: Kick-off of Meta Connect Coverage with Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses Insights from Norm Chan #1653: XR Analyst Anshel Sag on Meta's AI Glasses Strategy #1654: CNET's Scott Stein's Reflections on Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses Implications #1655: Meta Horizon Studio News and Virtual Fashion with Paige Dansinger #1656: Kiira Benz Part 1: "Runnin'" Large-Scale Volumetric Music Video (2019) #1657: Kiira Benz Part 2: "Finding Pandora X" Bringing Immersive Theatre to VRChat (2020) #1658: Kiira Benz Part 3: Immersive Storytelling Career Retrospective (2025) #1659: VR Gaming Career Retrospective of Chicken Waffle's Finn Staber #1660: Enabling JavaScript-Based Native App XR Pipelines with NativeScript, React Native, and Node API with Matt Hargett #1661: State of VR Gaming with Jasmine Uniza's Impact Realities and Flat2VR Studios #1662: Meta Connect Highlights & Meta Horizon News with JDun and JoyReign #1663: ShapesXR Updates & Neural Band Design Implications of Transforming Your Hand into a Mouse #1664: Resolution Games CEO on Apple Vision Pro Launch + Gaze & Pinch HCI Mechanic in Game Room (2024) #1665: Resolution Games' "Battlemarked" Blends Mixed Reality Social Features with Demeo and D&D Gameplay

In this week’s First $1,000 segment, discover how a linguistics grad turned their love of invented languages into a digital toolkit for writers and gamers. With a simple Gumroad listing and a few community posts, they reached $1,000 in five weeks. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.