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Todd Ricketts — Chicago Cubs co-owner and founder of Freespoke, the search engine that labels news sources with media bias ratings — joins the Chuck Toddcast for a wide-ranging conversation that bridges the increasingly intertwined worlds of media, technology, and professional sports. Ricketts makes the case that when people are given genuinely good information from across the ideological spectrum, they tend to arrive at good answers — and that Freespoke's mission is to present all sides and then get out of the way, rather than letting ad sales determine what news you see. He pushes back on the idea that the market alone can solve the data privacy crisis, arguing data may eventually need to be regulated like a utility but that nothing changes until there's a major "event" that creates real public groundswell. Ricketts is candid about Freespoke's challenges — paywalls remain a real obstacle, the left/right labeling is imperfect and done by outside groups, and the political landscape itself is shifting in ways that scramble the traditional categories . He observes that podcasts have become a primary news source because people clearly hunger for long-form content with nuance, that politicians are now visibly afraid of giving long answers because they might get clipped, and that legacy media still doesn't seem to understand why its audience has migrated elsewhere. The second half pivots into the business of running a baseball team, and Ricketts brings the same straight-talking pragmatism to MLB's looming economic crisis. He argues you cannot sell a salary cap to MLB owners without genuine revenue sharing, because if the league itself isn't competitive then everyone eventually loses — including the owners writing the biggest checks. Players currently take roughly 48% of revenue, a number he expects to climb to around 52% in the next deal, and Ricketts is honest that half of MLB's franchises are still essentially mom-and-pop operations even as private equity money is rapidly entering the sport. He talks about the difficulty of running any sports team in 2026 because fans genuinely feel like they own the franchise, why ownership groups are increasingly building entire entertainment districts around their ballparks to control the fan experience end-to-end, and the painful broadcast rights question every team is wrestling with: fans have cut the cord, the old TV economics no longer work, and ownership has to be flexible with new broadcast partners even as they ask themselves whether season ticket holders should be entitled to free access to every game. Ricketts closes by laying out what would qualify as a disappointing season for the Cubs — a sober assessment from an owner who has watched the economics of his sport, and the media landscape his business depends on, both transform at the same time. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Todd Ricketts joins the Chuck ToddCast 00:45 Providing media bias ratings for online news sources 03:15 When people are given good info, they come up with good answers 03:45 Goal is to present all sides, then let people make up their mind 05:00 You don’t want ad sales for search to determine your information 07:15 Can the market fix data sales, or does the government need to regulate? 09:00 Should data be regulated like a utility? 09:30 There will need to be an “event” to cause groundswell over data privacy 10:30 Does Freespoke labeling news left/right cause users to seek their preferred source? 13:30 Politics are shifting and what used to be a “left” issue is now a right issue etc 14:15 Protectionism has become right and free trade has become left 16:00 How would someone like George Will be labled? 17:30 Labeling is done by outside groups and the labeling isn’t perfect 18:00 The company is for-profit, sells ads and has subscription model 18:45 All the search is AI curated, but people curate the current events page 19:30 Bing and Google are the direct competitors 20:15 The Freespoke algorithm tries to strip out bias 21:45 Some topics get a ton of content from one side & none from the other 23:15 People are informing themselves via podcasts instead of legacy news 24:00 Legacy media needs to understand why audience is going elsewhere 25:45 Popularity of podcasts show people like long form content 27:00 Politicians are afraid of long answers & nuance in case they get clipped 27:30 Paywalls are a challenge for Freespoke, but sources are still included 28:30 Why are there left/right labels on sports coverage? 30:00 What is Freespoke’s position on mis and disinformation? 30:45 What does Freespoke 2.0 look like? 32:00 AI is only as good as the people & information that train it 33:00 Will you get into the newsletter business? 34:45 Can you sell a salary cap to MLB owners without total revenue sharing? 36:00 If the league isn’t competitive, then everyone will eventually lose 37:15 Players currently get 48% of revenue, may move up to about 52% 38:30 Running a sports team is hard because fans feel like they own the team 40:30 What have you learned from running the Cubs? 42:00 Half the teams are still mom & pop operations, but PE is coming in 43:15 Ownership wants to control fan experience, building entertainment districts 44:15 Should teams always be available on free TV? 44:45 Fans have cut the cord, have to be flexible with broadcast partners 46:30 Should season ticket holders be able to get all game broadcasts for free? 47:15 What would qualify this season as disappointing for the Cubs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck Todd opens with what he calls the unmistakable arrival of a "YOLO caucus" in the Senate — a growing number of congressional Republicans who are simply done capitulating to Trump, evidenced by John Thune publicly declaring there's no need to "weaponize" the DNI position and by the broader sense that the non-Trump part of the GOP is openly preparing to move on. He argues Trump is doing everything possible to accelerate his own lame duck status: he's politicizing America's 250th anniversary in ways that genuinely alarm vulnerable Republicans, he failed to engage any of the former presidents in the 250th planning, and he's creating Marie Antoinette-style "let them eat cake" optics by celebrating himself at a moment of real economic pain for ordinary Americans. Trump's treatment of CNN's Kaitlan Collins was outrageous, his cranky behavior with the press is a tell that things aren't going well, and his decision to formally nominate Todd Blanche for Attorney General has essentially zero chance of confirmation — Blanche has burned his bridges in the Senate and the doomed January 6th weaponization fund was reportedly his idea in the first place. It's almost as if Trump is begging to put a neon "I'm a lame duck" sign on the White House. Chuck then turns to California, where ballots are still being counted at a pace that he says is actively eroding public trust in the democratic process itself — the state desperately needs to find a way to count faster — and notes that CA-06 was drawn as a safe Democratic seat but the top two finishers right now are both Republicans, while Spencer Pratt looks safer in the LA mayoral race than Steve Hilton does in the governor's race. He closes with a fascinating analysis of the Graham Platner situation in Maine, where Janet Mills' decision to leave her name on the ballot has created a Nikki Haley-style protest vote opportunity for nervous Democrats — Mills didn't bow out in disgrace so her floor is high, and if she pulls 25% or more in the primary, Chuck predicts very real conversations about replacing Platner will begin. The number to watch is ME-02: if Platner underperforms there, it's the clearest red flag that a candidate Democrats once viewed as a slam-dunk pickup is now in serious trouble. Then, Todd Ricketts — Chicago Cubs co-owner and founder of Freespoke, the search engine that labels news sources with media bias ratings — joins the Chuck Toddcast for a wide-ranging conversation that bridges the increasingly intertwined worlds of media, technology, and professional sports. Ricketts makes the case that when people are given genuinely good information from across the ideological spectrum, they tend to arrive at good answers — and that Freespoke's mission is to present all sides and then get out of the way, rather than letting ad sales determine what news you see. He pushes back on the idea that the market alone can solve the data privacy crisis, arguing data may eventually need to be regulated like a utility but that nothing changes until there's a major "event" that creates real public groundswell. Ricketts is candid about Freespoke's challenges — paywalls remain a real obstacle, the left/right labeling is imperfect and done by outside groups, and the political landscape itself is shifting in ways that scramble the traditional categories . He observes that podcasts have become a primary news source because people clearly hunger for long-form content with nuance, that politicians are now visibly afraid of giving long answers because they might get clipped, and that legacy media still doesn't seem to understand why its audience has migrated elsewhere. The second half pivots into the business of running a baseball team, and Ricketts brings the same straight-talking pragmatism to MLB's looming economic crisis. He argues you cannot sell a salary cap to MLB owners without genuine revenue sharing, because if the league itself isn't competitive then everyone eventually loses — including the owners writing the biggest checks. Players currently take roughly 48% of revenue, a number he expects to climb to around 52% in the next deal, and Ricketts is honest that half of MLB's franchises are still essentially mom-and-pop operations even as private equity money is rapidly entering the sport. He talks about the difficulty of running any sports team in 2026 because fans genuinely feel like they own the franchise, why ownership groups are increasingly building entire entertainment districts around their ballparks to control the fan experience end-to-end, and the painful broadcast rights question every team is wrestling with: fans have cut the cord, the old TV economics no longer work, and ownership has to be flexible with new broadcast partners even as they ask themselves whether season ticket holders should be entitled to free access to every game. Ricketts closes by laying out what would qualify as a disappointing season for the Cubs — a sober assessment from an owner who has watched the economics of his sport, and the media landscape his business depends on, both transform at the same time. Finally, Chuck answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and spends a few minutes reflecting on the life of his grandmother who passed away this week. 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Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 06:45 Increasing # of congressional Republicans done capitulating to Trump 07:30 John Thune said we don’t need “weaponization” of DNI position 08:30 There’s a growing “YOLO caucus” in the senate 09:30 The non-Trump part of the GOP is ready to move on from Trump 10:00 Trump’s treatment of Kaitlin Collins is outrageous 11:45 Trump gets cranky with the press when things aren’t going well 12:30 Trump is a terrible negotiator 13:00 Trump is creating huge political risk politicizing America 250 13:45 Trump should have put the UFC on the national mall, not WH 15:00 Trump is celebrating himself for 250, terrible move politically 16:15 Trump didn’t engage with the former presidents for 250 17:00 Trump is creating Marie Antoinette “let them eat cake” optics 18:30 Vulnerable Republicans may fear attending Trump’s 250 events 19:00 Trump is looking to formally nominate Todd Blanche for AG 19:30 There is zero chance Todd Blanche can get confirmed 20:15 Blanche hasn’t made friends. Weaponization fund was his idea 22:15 Trump may be done listening to any rational advice 23:30 It’s like Trump wants to put a neon “I’m a lame duck” sign on WH 24:15 California ballots are still being counted. Can Steyer and Raman catch up? 26:15 Pratt seems to have a more comfortable lead than Hilton 27:30 CA-06 was drawn to be Democratic, top two so far are Republican 29:45 California desperately needs to find a way to count ballots faster 30:30 Slow count erodes trust is democracy and counting process 33:15 Graham Platner visit to D.C. went ok, but there’s trepidation 35:30 Platner wants to drive the narrative he’s still ahead of Collins 36:30 Polling has shown Platner with a massive lead over Collins for weeks 38:15 Platner’s recent scandals have him in trouble, can’t take much more 39:30 New polling shows Platner took a hit, but it’s recoverable 40:00 Janet Mills chose to keep her name on the ballot for uneasy Dems 41:00 Maine is one of the easier states to replace a candidate 42:30 How votes for Mills should be read 44:15 Mills didn’t bow out in disgrace, her floor is higher 45:30 Mills could become a protest vote for Platner, similar to Nikki Haley 47:00 If Maine voters are nervous about Platner, they can vote for Mills 49:00 If Mills gets 25% or more, then there will be talks of replacing Platner 51:15 If Platner underperforms in ME-02, that’s a red flag 59:45 Todd Ricketts joins the Chuck ToddCast 1:00:30 Providing media bias ratings for online news sources 1:03:00 When people are given good info, they come up with good answers 1:03:30 Goal is to present all sides, then let people make up their mind 1:04:45 You don’t want ad sales for search to determine your information 1:07:00 Can the market fix data sales, or does the government need to regulate? 1:08:45 Should data be regulated like a utility? 1:09:15 There will need to be an “event” to cause groundswell over data privacy 1:10:15 Does Freespoke labeling news left/right cause users to seek their preferred source? 1:13:15 Politics are shifting and what used to be a “left” issue is now a right issue etc 1:14:00 Protectionism has become right and free trade has become left 1:15:45 How would someone like George Will be labled? 1:17:15 Labeling is done by outside groups and the labeling isn’t perfect 1:17:45 The company is for-profit, sells ads and has subscription model 1:18:30 All the search is AI curated, but people curate the current events page 1:19:15 Bing and Google are the direct competitors 1:20:00 The Freespoke algorithm tries to strip out bias 1:21:30 Some topics get a ton of content from one side & none from the other 1:23:00 People are informing themselves via podcasts instead of legacy news 1:23:45 Legacy media needs to understand why audience is going elsewhere 1:25:30 Popularity of podcasts show people like long form content 1:26:45 Politicians are afraid of long answers & nuance in case they get clipped 1:27:15 Paywalls are a challenge for Freespoke, but sources are still included 1:28:15 Why are there left/right labels on sports coverage? 1:29:45 What is Freespoke’s position on mis and disinformation? 1:30:30 What does Freespoke 2.0 look like? 1:31:45 AI is only as good as the people & information that train it 1:32:45 Will you get into the newsletter business? 1:34:30 Can you sell a salary cap to MLB owners without total revenue sharing? 1:35:45 If the league isn’t competitive, then everyone will eventually lose 1:37:00 Players currently get 48% of revenue, may move up to about 52% 1:38:15 Running a sports team is hard because fans feel like they own the team 1:40:15 What have you learned from running the Cubs? 1:41:45 Half the teams are still mom & pop operations, but PE is coming in 1:43:00 Ownership wants to control fan experience, building entertainment districts 1:44:00 Should teams always be available on free TV? 1:44:30 Fans have cut the cord, have to be flexible with broadcast partners 1:46:15 Should season ticket holders be able to get all game broadcasts for free? 1:47:00 What would qualify this season as disappointing for the Cubs? 1:49:45 Chuck’s thoughts on interview with Todd Ricketts 1:51:15 Salary cap proposal for MLB revealed 1:52:30 Salary cap could be much higher than expected to buy time 1:53:45 Willingness to pool local revenue is a big deal 1:54:00 Ask Chuck 1:54:15 Is voting for a candidate an indictment of the character of the voter? 2:13:15 How would the logistics work for expanding the house? 2:17:15 How much should a candidate’s private behavior affect their electability? 2:25:00 How does a state with no income tax like Florida fund services? 2:29:45 With government agreeing to large settlements, won’t future admins do the same? 2:38:30 Chuck’s eulogy for his grandmotherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shownotes – Episode 124Rüdiger hat tagelang eine Terrasse gebaut und festgestellt: IT-Hände sind für echte Arbeit nicht gemacht. Tobi hat dafür eine Taschenlampe zerlegt. Willkommen in einer neuen Folge.Clack – die Tastatur-Nostalgie-App Rüdiger hat die 5,99-Euro-App sofort nach der letzten Folge gekauft und ist Fan. Einziges Manko: Bluetooth-Lautsprecher erzeugen ein nerviges Delay. Am MacBook direkt läuft es perfekt. ISX Conference – wir kommen live! Zusammen mit der Vogelakademie sind wir auf Tour: Frankfurt (3.6.), München (9.6.), Hamburg (16.6.), Düsseldorf (23.6.). Live-Podcast zur Mittagszeit – plus interaktive Abschluss-Keynote mit Cyberkriminalitäts-Bezug. Tobi schaltet sich beim Frankfurt-Termin live aus Südafrika zu. AirPods Max & der Gefriertruhentrick Rüdigers AirPods Max laden nicht mehr. Apple will 400 € für die Reparatur. Reddit-Lösung: 20 Minuten in die Gefriertruhe – und sie funktionieren wieder. Physikalisch unerklärlich, aber wahr.Yellow Key Bug – Microsofts BitLocker-Lücke Microsoft hat die Schwachstelle offiziell bestätigt, aber kaum kommentiert. Workaround: Pre-Boot-PIN reaktivieren, damit die Festplatte nicht über einen präparierten USB-Stick ausgelesen werden kann. Das Schweigen von Microsoft wirft Fragen auf. Enhanced Games – Dopen erlaubt Peter Thiel investiert in ein Sport-Event in Las Vegas, bei dem Athleten gedopt antreten dürfen – legal, ärztlich überwacht, mit eigenem Online-Shop für alles, was sonst im Darknet landet. Sechs Olympia-Medaillengewinner sind dabei. Tobi glaubt: Das hat TV-Zukunft. ChatGPT mit Bankkontozugang In den USA kann ChatGPT jetzt live auf Bankkonten zugreifen und Spartipps geben. Datenschutztechnisch ein Albtraum – aber Rüdiger gibt zu: Wenn KI-Agenten dann auch gleich Flüge buchen, wird die Versuchung groß. Seine persönliche Grenze: keine Finanz- und Gesundheitsdaten. isyouraidown.com & isaiprofitable.com Zwei nützliche Seiten: Stefan Skrupisch hat isyouraidown.com gebaut – ein Echtzeit-Statusmonitor für alle großen KI-Dienste, in zwei Tagen per Vibe Coding entstanden. isaiprofitable.com zeigt, wer mit KI wirklich Geld verdient. Spoiler: Nur Nvidia ist im Plus. Alle anderen verbrennen Milliarden. Chip-Knappheit & der Druckertinten-Effekt KI-Unternehmen kaufen Hardware in Massen weg – Laptops und Raspberry Pis werden teurer, Lieferketten brechen. Wer heute KI tief in seine Prozesse einbaut, sitzt morgen in der Falle: Die Preise werden steigen, der Ausstieg wird teuer. TI-Taschenrechner mit ChatGPT Jemand moddet Texas-Instruments-Taschenrechner mit einem Raspberry Pi und WLAN – und baut ChatGPT ein. Für 100 Dollar Umbaukosten: der perfekte Prüfungs-Cheat-Key. Rüdiger überlegt ernsthaft, einen zu bestellen. Google wird Antwortmaschine Google kündigt an, keine klassische Suchmaschine mehr zu sein. Videos hochladbar, KI beantwortet direkt – ohne Weiterleitungen. Das Problem: Der Traffic zu Content-Anbietern stirbt. Hörerin Klaus' These: Noch mehr Inhalte werden hinter Paywalls verschwinden. Wahrscheinlich richtig. -- Links zur Folge immer auf https://podcast.ichglaubeeshackt.de/ Wenn Euch unser Podcast gefallen hat, freuen wir uns über eine Bewertung! Feedback wie z.B. Themenwünsche könnt Ihr uns über sämtliche Kanäle zukommen lassen: Email: podcast@ichglaubeeshackt.de Web: podcast.ichglaubeeshackt.de Instagram: http://instagram.com/igehpodcast
Anna Bicker, heise-online-Chefredakteur Dr. Volker Zota und Daniel Ziegener sprechen in dieser Ausgabe der #heiseshow unter anderem über folgende Themen: - Teure KI: Auf der Google I/O ging es hauptsächlich um KI. Die Preise für deren Nutzung ziehen deutlich an. Was plant Google und sind die teuren Abo-Preise dafür gerechtfertigt? Wird gute KI bald komplett hinter Paywalls verschwinden? Und welche Rolle spielt Android in Googles KI-Zukunft? - Ungewollte Glasfaser: Der Glasfaserausbau in Deutschland geht voran, doch nur wenige Haushalte entscheiden sich auch für einen entsprechenden Vertrag. Warum wollen so viele Menschen kein Glasfaser-Internet? Warum sollte man mehr zahlen, wenn Surfen, Gaming und Streamen auch über DSL funktioniert? Und was sind die Folgen, wenn der Glasfaserausbau immer weitergeht, aber keiner dafür zahlen möchte? - Problematische Mini-Kameras: Smart Glasses sind kaum noch von normalen Brillen zu unterscheiden – dabei gibt es einen offensichtlich gravierenden Unterschied: Die smarten Brillen können in der Öffentlichkeit unbemerkt Filmaufnahmen erstellen. Das aktuelle Strafrecht schützt unfreiwillig gefilmte Personen im Alltag aber kaum. Reicht ein kleines Aufnahme-Licht an der Brille wirklich als Schutzmaßnahme? Sollte heimliches Filmen grundsätzlich verboten werden? Oder werden Smart Glasses gerade zum Datenschutz-GAU? Außerdem wieder mit dabei: ein Nerd-Geburtstag, das WTF der Woche und knifflige Quizfragen.
Anna Bicker, heise-online-Chefredakteur Dr. Volker Zota und Daniel Ziegener sprechen in dieser Ausgabe der #heiseshow unter anderem über folgende Themen: - Teure KI: Auf der Google I/O ging es hauptsächlich um KI. Die Preise für deren Nutzung ziehen deutlich an. Was plant Google und sind die teuren Abo-Preise dafür gerechtfertigt? Wird gute KI bald komplett hinter Paywalls verschwinden? Und welche Rolle spielt Android in Googles KI-Zukunft? - Ungewollte Glasfaser: Der Glasfaserausbau in Deutschland geht voran, doch nur wenige Haushalte entscheiden sich auch für einen entsprechenden Vertrag. Warum wollen so viele Menschen kein Glasfaser-Internet? Warum sollte man mehr zahlen, wenn Surfen, Gaming und Streamen auch über DSL funktioniert? Und was sind die Folgen, wenn der Glasfaserausbau immer weitergeht, aber keiner dafür zahlen möchte? - Problematische Mini-Kameras: Smart Glasses sind kaum noch von normalen Brillen zu unterscheiden – dabei gibt es einen offensichtlich gravierenden Unterschied: Die smarten Brillen können in der Öffentlichkeit unbemerkt Filmaufnahmen erstellen. Das aktuelle Strafrecht schützt unfreiwillig gefilmte Personen im Alltag aber kaum. Reicht ein kleines Aufnahme-Licht an der Brille wirklich als Schutzmaßnahme? Sollte heimliches Filmen grundsätzlich verboten werden? Oder werden Smart Glasses gerade zum Datenschutz-GAU? Außerdem wieder mit dabei: ein Nerd-Geburtstag, das WTF der Woche und knifflige Quizfragen.
Anna Bicker, heise-online-Chefredakteur Dr. Volker Zota und Daniel Ziegener sprechen in dieser Ausgabe der #heiseshow unter anderem über folgende Themen: - Teure KI: Auf der Google I/O ging es hauptsächlich um KI. Die Preise für deren Nutzung ziehen deutlich an. Was plant Google und sind die teuren Abo-Preise dafür gerechtfertigt? Wird gute KI bald komplett hinter Paywalls verschwinden? Und welche Rolle spielt Android in Googles KI-Zukunft? - Ungewollte Glasfaser: Der Glasfaserausbau in Deutschland geht voran, doch nur wenige Haushalte entscheiden sich auch für einen entsprechenden Vertrag. Warum wollen so viele Menschen kein Glasfaser-Internet? Warum sollte man mehr zahlen, wenn Surfen, Gaming und Streamen auch über DSL funktioniert? Und was sind die Folgen, wenn der Glasfaserausbau immer weitergeht, aber keiner dafür zahlen möchte? - Problematische Mini-Kameras: Smart Glasses sind kaum noch von normalen Brillen zu unterscheiden – dabei gibt es einen offensichtlich gravierenden Unterschied: Die smarten Brillen können in der Öffentlichkeit unbemerkt Filmaufnahmen erstellen. Das aktuelle Strafrecht schützt unfreiwillig gefilmte Personen im Alltag aber kaum. Reicht ein kleines Aufnahme-Licht an der Brille wirklich als Schutzmaßnahme? Sollte heimliches Filmen grundsätzlich verboten werden? Oder werden Smart Glasses gerade zum Datenschutz-GAU? Außerdem wieder mit dabei: ein Nerd-Geburtstag, das WTF der Woche und knifflige Quizfragen.
Mick Moran, Irish Internet Hotline CEO, outlines the details of their latest report which has found that Child Sexual Abuse Material is increasingly placed behind paywalls in an effort to avoid authorities.
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss NAB 2026, the rapid evolution of creator and broadcast tools, and how once-expensive production gear is becoming accessible. They then examine Tim Cook's move to executive chairman, John Ternus becoming Apple CEO, and what the transition may mean for Apple TV, services, AI, marketing, original content, customer surveys, and Apple's future streaming strategy. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:19 Welcome and Las Vegas return0:55 NAB 2026 overview and show scale1:42 Broadcast tools, software, and creator technology2:31 Why expensive pro gear matters to everyday creators3:27 iPhone video power and storytelling tools4:23 NAB shopping list and tempting new gear5:11 Tim Cook transition and John Ternus becoming CEO6:39 Why the leadership change matters8:25 Smooth succession versus major disruption9:37 Tim Cook's legacy and Apple's cultural role10:29 Earnings calls, WWDC, and public handoff possibilities12:21 What Ternus could mean for Apple TV13:24 AI, iPhone priorities, and Apple TV's place16:08 Eddie Cue, services, and streaming leadership18:26 Making Apple TV more competitive20:29 Tim Cook's possible executive chairman duties22:35 Watching how Ternus handles Hollywood and services24:28 Long-term impact of CEO transitions26:17 Apple TV customer survey discussion28:14 Awards, characters, buzz, and relatability34:59 Light entertainment versus serious themes36:05 New releases, subscriptions, and back catalogs38:02 Originals-only strategy versus legacy catalog content39:54 Paywalls, subscriptions, and future content models Links: Tim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman John Ternus to become Apple CEOhttps://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/04/tim-cook-to-become-apple-executive-chairman-john-ternus-to-become-apple-ceo/ Will New Apple CEO John Ternus, Hardware Engineer & F1 Fan, Deliver Next Transformational Device, AI Strategy & Stay The Course In Streaming?https://deadline.com/2026/04/apple-ceo-john-ternus-challenges-1236867414/ Apple TV surveys subscribers about content quality, variety, and interest in sportshttps://9to5mac.com/2026/04/27/apple-tv-surveys-subscribers-about-content-quality-variety-and-interest-in-sports/ Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss NAB 2026, the rapid evolution of creator and broadcast tools, and how once-expensive production gear is becoming accessible. They then examine Tim Cook's move to executive chairman, John Ternus becoming Apple CEO, and what the transition may mean for Apple TV, services, AI, marketing, original content, customer surveys, and Apple's future streaming strategy. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:19 Welcome and Las Vegas return 0:55 NAB 2026 overview and show scale 1:42 Broadcast tools, software, and creator technology 2:31 Why expensive pro gear matters to everyday creators 3:27 iPhone video power and storytelling tools 4:23 NAB shopping list and tempting new gear 5:11 Tim Cook transition and John Ternus becoming CEO 6:39 Why the leadership change matters 8:25 Smooth succession versus major disruption 9:37 Tim Cook's legacy and Apple's cultural role 10:29 Earnings calls, WWDC, and public handoff possibilities 12:21 What Ternus could mean for Apple TV 13:24 AI, iPhone priorities, and Apple TV's place 16:08 Eddie Cue, services, and streaming leadership 18:26 Making Apple TV more competitive 20:29 Tim Cook's possible executive chairman duties 22:35 Watching how Ternus handles Hollywood and services 24:28 Long-term impact of CEO transitions 26:17 Apple TV customer survey discussion 28:14 Awards, characters, buzz, and relatability 34:59 Light entertainment versus serious themes 36:05 New releases, subscriptions, and back catalogs 38:02 Originals-only strategy versus legacy catalog content 39:54 Paywalls, subscriptions, and future content models Links: Tim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman John Ternus to become Apple CEO https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/04/tim-cook-to-become-apple-executive-chairman-john-ternus-to-become-apple-ceo/ Will New Apple CEO John Ternus, Hardware Engineer & F1 Fan, Deliver Next Transformational Device, AI Strategy & Stay The Course In Streaming? https://deadline.com/2026/04/apple-ceo-john-ternus-challenges-1236867414/ What Does John Ternus Mean for Apple TV? - The Addition https://theaddition.net/views/what-does-john-ternus-mean-for-apple-tv/ Apple TV surveys subscribers about content quality, variety, and interest in sports https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/27/apple-tv-surveys-subscribers-about-content-quality-variety-and-interest-in-sports/ Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Prathik Roy is Product Director for Data and AI Solutions at Springer Nature, one of the world's largest academic publishing companies. A quantum chemist and material scientist by training, he spent years in R&D before gravitating towards product management — and has spent the past 12 years helping publishers understand the value locked inside their content. In this episode, Prathik makes the case that publishers are sitting on some of the most strategically valuable data in the world, and that most of them are only beginning to understand what that means in the age of AI.In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction: from quantum chemistry to product management (05:00) The Schrödinger problem: why content value is increasingly unknowable (08:00) How traditional publishing metrics worked — and why they broke (11:30) The ChatGPT moment and its impact on scientific publishing (15:00) Paywalls, subscription models, and the shift to data licensing (21:30) How scientific content earns its quality — and why AI cannot just follow the citations (26:00) Why AI developers want bullet points — and what that means for content structure (29:00) New monetisation models: tokens, outcomes, and data as a service (33:00) Rights management: rights in, rights out, and why the prohibited section matters (36:30) Measuring content value when your users live inside AI systems (38:00) What to do with your content archive: extraction, licensing, and prediction marketsOur HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to other product managers. She's currently Chief Product Officer at BBC Maestro, and has spent 13 years in the tech industry working with startups in the SaaS and mobile space. She's worked on a diverse range of products – leading the product teams through discovery, prototyping, testing and delivery. Lily also founded ProductTank Bristol and runs ProductCamp in Bristol and Bath.Randy Silver is a Leadership & Product Coach and Consultant. He gets teams unstuck, helping you to supercharge your results. Randy's held interim CPO and Leadership roles at scale-ups and SMEs, advised start-ups, and been Head of Product at HSBC and Sainsbury's. He participated in Silicon Valley Product Group's Coaching the Coaches forum, and speaks frequently at conferences and events. You can join one of communities he runs for CPOs (CPO Circles), Product Managers (Product In the {A}ether) and Product Coaches. He's the author of What Do We Do Now? A Product Manager's Guide to Strategy in the Time of COVID-19. A recovering music journalist and editor, Randy also launched Amazon's music stores in the US & UK.
In this explosive 3-hour edition of The Annie Frey Show, Annie, Ryan, Brad, and Ethan tackle the skyrocketing frustration with pro sports: NFL, Cardinals, and Blues games now scattered across 10+ streaming apps, forcing fans to pay thousands extra. Should the FCC step in? The crew debates it live with a YouTube poll. Congressman Eric Burlison reveals shocking details on 11 missing or dead U.S. scientists tied to nuclear programs, hypersonic weapons, and UAP research. Senator Jim Talent analyzes the Iran ceasefire deadline and Trump's winning hand. Will Chamberlain joins for sharp political takes, and Mollie Hemingway drops major revelations from her new book on Justice Alito, Dobbs leaks, and threats to the Supreme Court. Plus local sports, X's and Y's gender talk, and unfiltered St. Louis conservative commentary. Don't miss this must-listen episode packed with national security scares, sports chaos, and insider Washington drama.
This week's full broadcast of Computer Talk Radio includes - 00:00 - Features hidden behind paywalls - Why more companies are putting features behind paywalls - 11:00 - Impacts of recent RAM pricing - Benjamin unpacks why RAM prices are spiking, and what's next - 22:00 - Why tech seems complicated - Keith on why people think tech is more complicated than before - 31:00 - Marty Winston's Wisdom - Mark shows Chrome OS Flex as alternative for older hardware - 39:00 - Scam Series - AI Resume Rewrite - Benjamin covers the scam behind the AI Resume Rewrite Trap - 44:00 - Keske on first robots in our homes - Steve looks back at the first robots in our homes, the Furby - 56:00 - Dr Doreen Galli - ISC West 2026 - Dr Doreen Galli covers security conference ISC West 2026 - 1:07:00 - Technology while being blind - Victoria Essner touches on basics of using tech while being blind - 1:16:00 - IT Professional Series - 374 - Benjamin covers hidden fragility of Set It and Forget It tech - 1:24:00 - Listener Q&A - crazy fan - Jasmine asks Benjamin why her fan goes crazy in video meetings
Holy Week edition with a major announcement—The Lumber Word is going subscription for people wanting to listen first! The crew breaks down what that means, why timing matters in a 24–48-hour data market, and then dives headfirst into one of the wildest setups we've seen: freight chaos, pine vs. spruce divergence, and a market that might still have legs… or be closer to the edge than you think. Timestamps: 0:00 – Holy Week kickoff + big shift to subscriber early access (no ads, faster intel) 4:00 – Russ Taylor debate, AD/CVD reality, and why nothing's changing soon 9:00 – Freight explosion: rail surcharges + trucking volatility crushing margins 13:00 – Back-to-back trading vs. real value in a chaotic logistics market 14:00 – Pine vs. Spruce: why SYP ripped and SPF lagged hard 20:00 – Contracts vs. spot market—are they distorting price discovery? 29:00 – Freight as the real driver of the pine rally (canary in the coal mine) 33:00 – Bull market or head fake? Supply cuts vs. pipeline restock debate 35:00 – “Seller arrogance” = warning sign of a potential top 40:00 – Buyers scrambling to rebuild inventory + hot items emerging fast Takeaway: Freight is the hidden force, Pine led the charge, and now the market's walking a tightrope between a continued grind higher… or the early signs of a summer reset. Advertiser Fastmarkets RISI Dustin Jalbert Senior Economist Wood Products djalbert@fastmarkets.com www.fastmarkets.com Show Contacts: Gregg Riley: Gregg@sitkainc.com Charles DeLaTorre: cdelatorre@ifpwood.com Matt Beymer: mattbeymer@hamptonlumber.com Ashley Boeckholt: ashley@sitkainc.com
App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young
This week, we're joined by Trent Hommeyer, Founding Growth Product Manager at Helium, a powerful platform helping app founders build, test, and optimize high-converting paywalls faster than ever.In this episode, we'll build paywalls live using crazy, unconventional ideas, break down the best-performing vs worst-performing paywalls, and reveal proven strategies to test and iterate faster inside your app.If you're serious about improving conversions and revenue, this is a must-watch deep dive into real paywall experiments that actually work.You will discover:✅ How to build high-converting paywalls using AI (live demo)✅ The craziest paywalls that surprisingly work✅ Real-time paywall ideas from the audience (and building them live)✅ Creative monetization experiments most apps aren't usingLearn More:Get more out of your paywall with:https://tryhelium.com/You can also watch this video here: https://youtube.com/live/Mhp8Cw93JR8*********************************************SPONSORSGot tons of freemium users who won't upgrade? Encore turns free users into paying customers and reduces churn by adding smart, curated affiliate offers at key user moments. Everyone wins with Encore.Learn more at https://encorekit.com/*********************************************Want to know what ads your competitors are running right now?SocialPeta gives you access to real ad creatives and market insights across apps, games, and emerging content formats, so you can stay ahead without endless trial and error.Check it out at https://www.socialpeta.com/*********************************************Ready to take action? Start exploring AppsFlyer's deep linking suite - coming soon as a standalone solution, independent of their measurement packages → https://bit.ly/46O7Wgd*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTubeInstagram: @App MastersTwitter: @App MastersTikTok: @stevepyoungFacebook: App Masters*********************************************
Hour 4: Poni thinks Konnor Griffin should start in the minor leagues to begin the season. An important Griffin article online is currently behind a paywall. And there have been no upsets in March Madness so far today.
What happens to journalism, traffic, and publishing business models when AI increasingly stands between publishers and audiences?In this episode, Björn Darko speaks with Steven Wilson-Bales about the profound impact of AI on the news industry, the future of journalism, and the strategies publishers need in order to stay relevant in a rapidly changing media landscape. They explore how LLMs, social platforms, and shifting user behavior are changing the way news is discovered, consumed, and monetized.The conversation covers why originality, quality, and community are becoming more important for publishers, how Google Discover continues to shape visibility for news brands, and why the industry needs new thinking beyond traffic-at-all-costs. This episode is a deep dive into what publishers need to understand now if they want to build resilient media brands in the age of AI.In this episode, you'll learn:How AI is reshaping the news industryWhy traditional traffic models are under pressureWhat role Google Discover still plays for publishersWhy quality is becoming more important than pure click volumeWhich strategies publishers should develop for an AI-driven futureChapter Marks00:00 Introduction to news, SEO, and the current landscape03:03 The challenges of news publishing in the AI era05:57 Algorithms, search engines, and control over visibility09:07 How AI is changing news traffic11:54 Why originality matters more than ever in journalism14:53 The need for stronger collaboration across the news industry18:01 Paywalls, AI interfaces, and publisher challenges22:04 The role of human judgment in the modern newsroom25:31 Metrics, user needs, and the problem with the wrong incentives28:11 The future of journalism in an AI-first world30:55 Strategies for publishers dealing with AI and LLMs32:32 The return of vertical search behavior35:27 Why quality, community, and trust matter more now39:44 Tone, identity, and the role of community in publishingTakeawaysAI is changing not just distribution, but the relationship between publishers and audiences.Publishers can no longer rely only on traditional search and traffic patterns.Google Discover remains an important visibility channel, but it is not a stable strategy on its own.Originality, editorial voice, and differentiation are becoming more valuable than scaled commodity content.Quality beats click-chasing for publishers that want long-term relevance.Community and direct audience relationships are becoming strategic advantages in modern publishing.
Restricted access to digital content is impacting businesses and individuals due to factors like geographical limitations, subscription models, and security protocols. Paywalls and subscription-based models are altering information access, affecting innovation and decision-making. Geographical restrictions limit resource access, hindering global collaboration. Security measures, while protecting data, can block legitimate access, complicating compliance for businesses in multiple regions. Business leaders must adapt strategies to ensure continued access to necessary information.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the podcast: how Tinder's ML-powered paywalls drove millions in new revenue, the art of selling features à la carte without killing subscription revenue, and why Tinder Select flopped despite users saying they'd pay for it.This conversation is shorter than usual and will be featured in RevenueCat's State of Subscription Apps report. Each episode in this series will explore one crucial topic and share actionable insights from top subscription app operators.Top Takeaways:
App Masters - App Marketing & App Store Optimization with Steve P. Young
In this solo episode, Steve P. Young, Founder of App Masters, breaks down the newest and most effective app monetization strategies working right now and some key insights he presented at AppsFlyer's MAMA San Francisco 2026.With competition increasing across the App Store and Google Play, monetization is no longer just about adding a paywall; it's about designing the right pricing strategy, structuring trials intelligently, and optimizing every step of the user journey.Steve will share real examples from top-grossing apps and explain how leading subscription apps are increasing revenue without increasing downloads.This session is perfect for founders, product managers, and growth teams looking to improve conversions and maximize subscriber lifetime value.You'll Learn:✅ How top apps structure paywalls to increase conversions✅ The smartest way to use trial-to-discount and paid intro offers✅ How to recover lost revenue with winback and triggered discount strategies✅ Pricing psychology tactics that increase ARPU without hurting conversionLearn More:Subscribe to the newsletter and get free access to the App Growth Playbook:https://appmasters.com/appgrowth-playbook/ You can also watch this video here: https://youtube.com/live/m-1TYFoA2sU*********************************************SPONSORSStill designing, resizing, and uploading screenshots manually? AppScreens lets you pick from hundreds of high-converting templates, generate for every device size and language in minutes, and upload automatically to directly to App Store Connect and Google Play Console. Trusted by more than 100K developers and ASO experts worldwide.Try it free: https://appscreens.com/?via=am*********************************************Thinking about your next great app? This is the best time to make it! Contact Chaim at b7dev.com and get your idea started! Delivery times are super short; you'll be surprised by the cost to develop! B7dev.com*********************************************If you're advertising your growing mobile app, you need a measurement partner you can actually rely on — and that's where AppsFlyer comes in.It gives you a clear view of your entire funnel — from the first impression all the way to the install, in-app events, and user LTV. You'll know what's driving real results, and what's just noise.What teams love about it? It's stable, accurate, and built to handle everything the mobile world throws at you — privacy changes, creative optimization, you name it.And when you need help? Their global support team is there 24/7 — not just to fix things, but to help you grow.If you're ready to level up your mobile marketing and make smarter decisions, check out AppsFlyer.com *********************************************Follow us:YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTubeInstagram: @App MastersTwitter: @App MastersTikTok: @stevepyoungFacebook: App Masters*********************************************
A return guest on Fraudish who is a LAWYER? Shock & awe. Rob Gardner is back, and technically he just went to law school (we'll let it slide). This time we're tackling something every investigator is bumping up against: the limitations of AI in research and the paywalls that keep getting in the way.We dig into how public records access varies wildly from state to state—and why that matters more than ever when you're trying to piece together an investigation. Rob brings the practical, boots-on-the-ground perspective on what AI can actually do for investigators versus what it promises, and where good old-fashioned legwork still wins.If you've ever hit a wall mid-investigation—literally or digitally—this conversation is for you.Connect with Rob:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-gardner-94b5831/Rob's Writing:"The Worst": https://www.managerisks.net/new-blog/2026/2/3/the-worst"Two Memos": https://www.managerisks.net/new-blog/2026/2/13/two-memosShows & Resources Mentioned:The Prosecutor (2025): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32499731/Dept. Q Series: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dept._QThe Lincoln Lawyer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lincoln_Lawyer_(TV_series)YouTube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT7pB72jwn4
Tired of visiting a news website and getting hit with a paywall? Hollywood actor John Cusack feels your pain – and wants outlets to free the news that you need. Cusack and Seth Stern from the Freedom of the Press Foundation stop by to talk about what's at stake when newsrooms are gutted, journalists are under fire, and information is gatekept. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.
A no-filter rant on NFL playoff paywalls, bold postseason previews and predictions across the NFL and NCAAF, coaching shakeups, the CFP bye controversy, transfer portal chaos, life's top fears, and BK's best bets—all in one fast-paced episode.
Spotify Raises Premium Prices for Third Time Since 2023, Google’s “Glic” Brings Agentic Gemini AI to Chrome for Android, and Cerebras Secures $10 Billion Deal with OpenAI for 750MW of Computing Power. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS Live ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this wouldContinue reading "X Bans Revealing Image Edits, Paywalls Grok AI Image Generation – DTH"
Quand un site de presse publie un article, il n'est pas lu uniquement par des lecteurs. Une part importante des pages est en réalité consultée par des programmes informatiques qui parcourent automatiquement les sites : moteurs de recherche, outils de veille, entreprises, plateformes d'intelligence artificielle. Ces acteurs collectent les contenus pour les indexer, les analyser ou les intégrer à des services, le plus souvent sans que l'éditeur sache précisément qui les utilise, ni dans quel objectif.Dans cet épisode, Yan Gilbert revient sur cette économie largement invisible qui s'est installée au fil des années. Ancien responsable du numérique au Nouvel Observateur, il dirige aujourd'hui Botscorner, une solution utilisée par de nombreux éditeurs pour comprendre ce qui se passe réellement sur leurs sites. À partir des données techniques de connexion, Botscorner permet de distinguer les lecteurs humains des robots et d'identifier les entreprises ou organisations qui collectent massivement des contenus.Au fil de l'échange, on explore ce que ces usages automatisés révèlent de la valeur réelle de l'information, mais aussi les dilemmes qu'ils posent aux médias. À l'heure des IA génératives et des droits voisins, savoir qui accède aux contenus devient un enjeu stratégique : faut-il laisser faire, bloquer certains acteurs, négocier des accords, ou constituer des preuves juridiques ?Découvrez comment les éditeurs peuvent reprendre la main sur des usages longtemps ignorés, et pourquoi la connaissance fine du trafic robotisé est désormais une condition essentielle pour défendre, et monétiser, la valeur de VOTRE information.Au programme : 00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:46 - Présentation de Yann Gilbert00:03:13 - Parcours au Nouvel Obs & valeur du contenu00:05:00 - Genèse de Bots Corner & marché B2B caché00:09:10 - Création du GIE & passage à la veille 36000:12:00 - Robots invisibles & cartographie du trafic00:16:00 - Sociétés d'auteurs & stratégies de négociation00:20:20 - Accords avec les LLM & rôle du juridique00:23:10 - Structures françaises & action collective00:33:00 - Paywalls, IA, datasets00:37:55 - Marché mouvant, négociations & vision à 3 ans Rejoignez la communauté WhatsApp de Mediarama ici.Mediarama est un podcast produit par Cosa.Pour ne rien rater des épisodes du podcast, abonnez-vous sur Apple Podcasts, Deezer ou Spotify.N'oubliez pas de laisser 5 étoiles et un commentaire sympa si l'épisode vous a plu.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Plex begins enforcing paid remote access, while streaming platforms roll out new shows, fixes, and features. Plus, the WBD bidding race heats up again.This week on The FULL Experience: Taxi (403 - "Vienna Awaits")Next week: Taxi (524 - "Simka's Monthlies")Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/CordkillersYouTube: https://youtu.be/_u4ZnB7n2iU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Plex begins enforcing paid remote access, while streaming platforms roll out new shows, fixes, and features. Plus, the WBD bidding race heats up again.This week on The FULL Experience: Taxi (403 - "Vienna Awaits")Next week: Taxi (524 - "Simka's Monthlies")Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/CordkillersYouTube: https://youtu.be/_u4ZnB7n2iU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Plex begins enforcing paid remote access, while streaming platforms roll out new shows, fixes, and features. Plus, the WBD bidding race heats up again.This week on The FULL Experience: Taxi (403 - "Vienna Awaits")Next week: Taxi (524 - "Simka's Monthlies")Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/CordkillersYouTube: https://youtu.be/_u4ZnB7n2iU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AI slop shownotes as usual. Apologies for delay.Episode recorded: October 31, 2025Hosts: Joel Hill (Jack the Insider) and Jack (Hong Kong Jack)Episode Title Suggestions:"Halloween, Heists, and the House of Windsor""From Prince Andrew to Patriotism: A Global Round-Up""The Great Unraveling: Royals, Republics, and Rock T-Shirts""Crown Jewels, Cricket, and Cultural Appropriation""Episode 132: When Privilege Meets Reality"Show Notes with Timestamps00:00:26 - Welcome & Halloween CelebrationsThe Jacks kick off with a discussion about Halloween and All Souls Day, debating whether it's an American import or a genuine cultural celebration. Hong Kong Jack describes the costume-clad children heading to school and the refreshing lack of political correctness in Halloween dress.00:03:15 - Americanisation of Culture DebateJack challenges the hypocrisy of those who complain about American cultural influence while wearing blue jeans, sneakers, and listening to rock and roll.00:04:16 - Prince Andrew's DownfallDeep dive into Prince Andrew's stripping of royal titles and exile to Sandringham. The hosts discuss the ongoing Epstein scandal, alleged misconduct, and the monarchy's survival strategy. Jack the Insider argues this is about protecting the institution itself, not just managing Andrew's behavior.00:08:25 - Royal Entitlement & The SuccessionDiscussion of Andrew's bloated sense of entitlement, his eighth place in line to the throne, and comparisons to Edward VIII. The hosts debate whether the Royal Family can truly cut Andrew adrift or if he remains a necessary burden.00:12:36 - Copyright, Paywalls, and Making a DollarAnalysis of a copyright controversy involving an aggregator charging $100/month to over 100 prominent Australians for content stolen from behind paywalls. The Australian media's response and the broader implications for journalism funding.00:20:30 - AI and Copyright ProtectionThe Albanese government's move to enshrine copyright protections against tech giants like Meta/Facebook, which pirated millions of books to train AI models. The Productivity Commission's controversial position favoring tech companies over creators.00:24:48 - Can the Left Be Patriotic?Joe Hildebrand's campaign questioning left-wing patriotism sparks a broader conversation about what Australian values actually mean, the "Build Back Australia" movement, and why we can't manufacture cars anymore.00:32:27 - The Anzac Day RevivalTracing how Anzac Day went from near-extinction in the 1970s to becoming a major cultural touchstone, with young Australians traveling to Gallipoli, the Kokoda Track, and other war memorial sites.00:35:47 - Immigration and Cultural StrengthJack's powerful argument that the true test of patriotism is whether new arrivals see themselves as Australian and whether our culture is strong enough to absorb them—contrasting with Europe's struggles with multiculturalism.00:40:13 - Organized Crime and the Tobacco Black MarketColes announces a 57% drop in cigarette sales as Australia's tobacco excise policies create a multi-billion dollar black market. Discussion of whether reducing excise is the only way to combat entrenched organized crime.00:47:46 - Stamp Duty as a Housing BarrierReserve Bank Governor Michelle Bullock criticizes stamp duty as preventing retirees from downsizing and workers from relocating. Analysis of how $65,000 in stamp duty on a $1.5M property creates market paralysis.00:50:46 - One Nation RebrandsPauline Hanson drops her name from the party as One Nation polls at 15% and builds electoral infrastructure. Comparisons to the Australian Democrats' evolution and discussion of whether they can become a serious second-tier party.00:54:29 - The Great French Jewel HeistUpdates on arrests following the $150M Louvre heist of French crown jewels—were they criminal masterminds or idiots without an exit plan?00:55:50 - Japan's First Woman Prime MinisterJapan's impressive new conservative Prime Minister, her Margaret Thatcher connection, and the challenges of governing in Japan's volatile political environment.00:57:12 - Argentina's Milei Wins BigJavier Milei's landslide midterm victory (41% of the vote) raises questions about Trump's financial bailout and the role of foreign aid in domestic politics.00:59:15 - Gaza Ceasefire and Hamas ControlAnalysis of the fragile Gaza ceasefire, Hamas reasserting control, and the impossible dilemma of who will enforce peace when no country wants the casualties.01:02:17 - Anthony Albanese's Joy Division T-ShirtThe controversy over the PM wearing a Joy Division band t-shirt (with Nazi concentration camp origins) off the VIP plane. Jane Hume's dismissal: "Anyone wearing a rock band t-shirt is a bit naff."01:05:32 - APEC Conference in South KoreaTrump's meetings with Xi Jinping and other Pacific leaders, with results to be determined in the coming months.01:06:41 - Politicians and Fake BackstoriesFrom George Santos to Gavin Newsom claiming he lived on "Wonder Bread and mac and cheese" despite being from wealthy Getty-connected family. Kevin Rudd's "homeless" car story and Malcolm Turnbull's Double Bay childhood. The Jeanette Howard story: insisting her train driver father be called a "locomotive engineer."01:11:30 - Iran's Hijab RetreatAfter executing protesters over headscarf enforcement, Iran suddenly pulls back on restrictions. Are US and Israeli strikes forcing the regime to moderate for survival?01:13:47 - The Richest Counties FlipAndrew Neil's observation: In Eisenhower's era, Republicans won 190 of the 200 richest US counties. In 2024, Kamala Harris won 190 of the 200 richest counties—a complete reversal showing the transformation of party alignment.01:15:40 - Women's Cricket World CupAustralia's women lose to India in a thrilling semi-final despite Phoebe Litchfield's brilliance. The hosts argue it's good for the sport to not have one team dominate indefinitely.01:17:21 - Ashes Selection SpeculationDebate over Australia's top six for the Perth Test: Khawaja and Manus to open, with Smith, Head, Green, and Webster rounding out the batting order. Steve Smith's incredible captaincy stats: averaging 70 with 16 centuries.01:22:16 - England's Jofra Archer ProblemQuestions about whether England will risk selecting injury-prone Archer despite no first-class cricket since July and missing New Zealand ODI games.01:23:02 - Manchester City's Penalty DramaErling Haaland's bizarre penalty miss against Sporting Lisbon becomes an instant meme as City struggles through another challenging season.01:24:50 - NBA & NHL UpdatesRound-up of basketball and hockey action, including standout performances and playoff implications.01:26:08 - Oasis Reunion in CrisisLiam Gallagher's voice problems threaten the reunion tour. Discussion of whether the band can survive without Liam's vocals and Noel's brilliance.01:29:18 - Music RecommendationsThe hosts share their latest musical discoveries, from classic rock to contemporary artists making waves internationally.01:34:24 - Vegetarian Beef WellingtonJack's bemusement at a restaurant advertisement for "vegetarian beef Wellington"—perhaps a bit too soon after recent cultural controversies.01:35:10 - Closing & Next Week's PreviewSign-off with promises of more Trump administration coverage, US job figures, corporate layoffs, and the Democrats' failure to deliver on "jobs, jobs, jobs."Key Themes This Episode:Royal family crisis managementCopyright in the AI ageAustralian patriotism and immigrationUnintended consequences of prohibition policiesPolitical authenticity vs. manufactured backstoriesSport as cultural common groundTwo Jacks returns next week for Episode 133 with deep dives into Trump's White House, US economic indicators, and more global affairs analysis.
The Irony of Paid Transparency I saw a post the other day that made me stop mid-scroll. An actor—let's call him Workshop Guy—was going viral for saying he was "tired of gatekeeping in the industry." He wanted to break down the walls, create transparency, build community… all that good stuff. And then, at the end of his video, came the link. A $200 workshop. I laughed out loud. Because, honestly, that's not transparency. That's marketing. Let's talk about why. The Anti-Gatekeeping Paywall Here's the thing: if your solution to exclusivity is to sell tickets to your version of inclusion, you've missed the point. This particular actor is an NYU grad—one of the most expensive, most exclusive programs in the country. That's not shade, it's context. The gate was already built long before graduation. So now, instead of widening that gate, he's charging admission. That's not transparency. That's a rebrand. And look, I have zero issue with people charging for their time. I do it too. I teach workshops, classes, coaching. That's education. But when you say you're ending gatekeeping while collecting checkout links? That's manipulation dressed as empowerment. Boundaries Aren't Barriers Here's where people get confused. When working actors say no to a "pick your brain" chat, that's not gatekeeping. That's energy management. You don't owe unlimited access to your time or experience. Protecting your energy isn't selfish—it's smart. Gatekeeping is exclusion for control. Boundaries are protection for sustainability. If someone says, "Hey, I can't jump on a call right now, but I teach a class next month," that's not blocking the door. That's structure. And if you've done any of Peter's Core Work, you already know—energy management is everything. What Real Transparency Looks Like Transparency isn't a sales tactic. It's a culture choice. It looks like: Sharing what you've learned, within reason. Answering a quick question in a Facebook group. Being open about your rates and usage terms. Talking honestly about rejection, burnout, or bad contracts. Transparency says, Here's what I know, take what helps. It's generosity, not a business model. Why We Still Need Some Gatekeeping Okay, this might sound controversial—but I think some gatekeeping is good. Without it, anyone can say they're an "agent" or "coach" and start charging people money. Gates aren't the problem. **Who holds the keys—and why—**is. If you're protecting integrity, professionalism, and ethics, that's structure. If you're protecting ego or profit, that's manipulation. The goal isn't to eliminate the gates. It's to make sure they're in the right hands. The Real Takeaway If you're frustrated by gatekeeping, start with generosity. If you're burnt out from giving too much, start with boundaries. And if you're tempted to monetize "transparency," ask what you're really selling. Because $200 to "end gatekeeping"? That's not transparency. That's just good marketing. Take Your Core Work Deeper If this conversation hits close to home, it might be time to focus on your energy management. Join Peter Pamela Rose's Weekly Adjustment Class and learn how to set boundaries that protect your creativity instead of draining it. You can start with two free weeks. Upcoming Voiceover Workshops All in the Timing – master the 15-second commercial read Radio Imaging – November 17 E-Learning – November 20 Performance Roulette – November 24 Check out all upcoming classes at ActingBusinessBootCamp.com Connect with Me Got thoughts on this episode? Want to chat about workshops or voiceover life? Reach me anytime at mandy@actingbusinessbootcamp.com or find me on Substack at The Actor's Index. Stay curious, stay grounded, and keep your boundaries strong. You've got this.
Forward-Deployed Engineers werden zum heißesten KI-Job nach Palantir-Vorbild. Anthropic bereitet IPO vor nach OpenAI-Vorbild. Microsoft kauft bei IREN für $10 Milliarden Rechenzeit, OpenAI bei Amazon für $38 Milliarden. NVIDIA verkauft Blackwell-Chips nach Südkorea und an US-Energieministerium für nationale Cloud-Strategie. Ex XAI-Forscher bekommt $1 Milliarde Seed-Funding. Amazon droht Perplexity wegen agentischem E-Commerce. Michael Burry shortet Palantir und NVIDIA, Palantir-Aktie fällt 8% trotz hervorragender Earnings. Coinbase-CEO trollt Prediction Markets im Earnings Call. Google plant solarbetriebene TPUs im Weltall. Unterstütze unseren Podcast und entdecke die Angebote unserer Werbepartner auf doppelgaenger.io/werbung. Vielen Dank! Philipp Glöckler und Philipp Klöckner sprechen heute über: (00:00:00) Bubble Time (00:02:07) Forward-Deployed Engineers (00:08:34) Anthropic IPO-Pläne (00:16:08) Microsoft-IREN Deal (00:19:00) OpenAI-Amazon Deal (00:27:05) NVIDIA Südkorea-Deal (00:30:28) Telekom-NVIDIA Deutschland (00:33:25) Humans& Seed-Runde (00:36:27) China KI-Behörde (00:38:08) Amazon vs Perplexity (00:43:34) Spotify Earnings (00:45:26) Palantir Earnings (00:49:39) Michael Burry shortet KI (00:54:33) KI-Browser umgehen Paywalls (00:56:58) Prediction Markets (01:01:14) Google TPUs im All Shownotes Der neue Trendjob in der KI: Forward-Deployed Engineers – ft.com Anthropic prognostiziert 70 Milliarden Dollar Umsatz, 17 Milliarden Dollar Cashflow bis 2028 – theinformation.com Microsoft schließt 9,7-Milliarden-Dollar-Deal mit IREN ab – bloomberg.com Amazon schließt 38-Milliarden-Dollar-Deal mit OpenAI ab – bloomberg.com NVIDIA und Oracle bauen größtes KI-Supercomputersystem für US-Energieministerium – nvidianews.nvidia.com Nvidia liefert über 260.000 Blackwell AI-Chips nach Südkorea – reuters.com Telekom und Nvidia investieren in KI-Rechenzentrum – spiegel.de xAI-Forscher in Gesprächen zur Beschaffung von 1 Milliarde Dollar für neues Frontier Lab Humans& – forbes.com Chinas Xi fordert globales KI-Gremium bei APEC als Gegenpol zu USA – reuters.com Perplexity AI wirft Amazon Einschüchterung vor – cnbc.com Palantir übertrifft Schätzungen, hebt Prognose für viertes Quartal an – cnbc.com Blase auf X: Michael Burry reicht 13F früh ein, PUTs auf Palantir und Nvidia – x.com Wie KI-Browser Blocker und Paywalls umgehen – cjr.org Shein verbietet Verkauf von Sexpuppen – edition.cnn.com Coinbase-CEO Brian Armstrong trollt die Wettmärkte – techcrunch.com Google plant solarbetriebene Rechenzentren im Weltraum – semafor.com
Welcome to The Photography Pubcast (Season 6, Episode 5). This week Gary, Daz, Sam and Adam dive into patience in photography—how long to wait for the perfect light, from 3–4 hours on a Lake District fell to entire days with no keeper. We compare landscape vs street photography (reactive vs deliberate), talk wave photography addiction, wildlife hides, and practical fieldcraft. We also read your Facebook comments, share an image critique, and announce details of our ongoing photo competition (low entries = higher chance to win!)Then it kicks off: the panel debate Adobe subscriptions, Lightroom & Photoshop value, AI credits, and real-world alternatives like DxO PhotoLab and the “buy once, upgrade later” model. If you've searched for best Lightroom alternative 2025, Photoshop vs DxO, how long to wait for landscape light, or wide-angle vs intimate landscapes, this episode is for you.Subscribe, drop your questions in the Facebook group, and enter the competition—prizes incoming!
This months panel dives into Remix v3 without React, exploring its DIY VDOM framework and manual reactivity approach. We discuss the latest React Foundation governance changes and what React 19.2 brings, from the Activity component to useEffectEvent and server streaming support. The conversation also covers how the proposed H-1B $100,000 fee could affect tech hiring, thoughts on Firefox, the Perplexity and Washington Post paywall, and a spicy Tailwind vs CSS debate. Links Paige Niedringhaus Website: https://www.paigeniedringhaus.com X: https://x.com/pniedri GitHub: https://github.com/paigen11 TJ Van Toll Website: https://www.tjvantoll.com X: https://x.com/tjvantoll GitHub: https://github.com/tjvantoll LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjvantoll Jack Herrington Website: https://jackherrington.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vRUjYqDuoUsYsku86Lrsw X: twitter.com/jherr Github: github.com/jherr Noel Minchow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noel-minchow Resources Remix v3 Dumps React for Pure Web Standards: The JS Rebellion That's Freeing Devs from Framework Hell!: https://bybowu.com/article/remix-v3-dumps-react-for-pure-web-standards-the-js-rebellion-thats-freeing-devs-from-framework-hell Remix Jam 2025 Recap: https://remix.run/blog/remix-jam-2025-recap Wake up, Remix!: https://remix.run/blog/wake-up-remix Introducing the React Foundation: https://react.dev/blog/2025/10/07/introducing-the-react-foundation useEffectEvent: https://react.dev/blog/2025/10/01/react-19-2#use-effect-event Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa shock: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3yy58lj79o We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Fill out our listener survey (https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu)! https://t.co/oKVAEXipxu Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Elizabeth, at elizabeth.becz@logrocket.com (mailto:elizabeth.becz@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Check out our newsletter (https://blog.logrocket.com/the-replay-newsletter/)! https://blog.logrocket.com/the-replay-newsletter/ Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understanding where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com. Try LogRocket for free today. (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr) Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:10 Remix v3 Breaks from React 4:40 Manual Reactivity Debate 7:45 Docs, Demos, and Developer Confusion 9:00 Framework Future and Web Standards 13:00 Shopify and Remix 14:00 React 19.2 + Foundation Shift 17:00 New React Features Discussion 20:00 React's Backward Compatibility Wins 21:00 Why Meta Let Go of React 27:00 The $100K Visa Shock 32:00 Global Impact and Legal Fallout 36:00 What Companies Should Do Next 38:00 Hot Takes Begin 39:00 The Witcher 4 Trailer Debate 40:00 Firefox vs Chrome 43:00 Perplexity & Washington Post Drama 45:00 Dev Tools, Paywalls, and Browsers 46:00 Paige vs Tailwind 48:00 AI Writing Bad CSS 49:00 Outro Special Guest: Jack Herrington.
The x402 Protocol isn't just another technical upgrade; it's a revolutionary framework that enables A.I. agents to engage in financial transactions autonomously. By bridging the world of cryptocurrencies with traditional finance, it opens the door to a future of machine-to-machine payments and true interactions.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!GUEST: Erik Reppel, Head of Engineering, Coinbase Developer PlatformCoinbase Developers➜ https://bit.ly/CoinbaseDevx402x402 Ecosystem➜ https://www.x402scan.com/00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: Tangem00:30 What is x402?01:45 What caused the unlock?03:30 Why did we see the explosion recently?05:00 Are modern financial rails forced to adopt this?06:50 Is x402 the ONLY viable payment rail for A.I. Agents?08:00 Other use cases09:30 Where is the growth going to come from?11:00 Server growth expectations by year end?12:00 Paywalls & Subscriptions13:50 UI/UX leap forward15:30 A.I. agent bidding: what could this unlock?16:00 A.I. adoption runway17:10 Gaming: Could this be the missing piece of the puzzle?18:30 Which blockchains do you see most benefitting from x402?20:50 Will this supercharge stablecoin adoption?22:00 Outro#Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum~Crypto + A.I. Just Broke the Internet!
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What happens when Cincinnati's first nine-figure startup exit gets reinvested into the region's next big opportunity?In this episode, we're joined by Adam Koehler, the Covington-based entrepreneur behind Content Credits. After being part of the Dotloop exit to Zillow for $108 million in 2015, Adam didn't head for the coast. Instead, he reinvested his capital into Northern Kentucky, launching Content Credits to tackle one of publishing's most pressing issues: the paywall.Content Credits gives readers an alternative to subscriptions by letting them pay $0.25 to unlock a single article, helping publishers capture revenue from audiences they're currently turning away.We cover how Dotloop was built during the housing crash, what it was like selling to Zillow, how Content Credits is addressing broken media monetization models, and the role that large exits play in building a regional “startup flywheel”.Timestamps:00:00 – Adam's early design career02:00 – Building Dotloop during the housing crisis06:30 – Selling Dotloop to Zillow for $108M10:30 – Reinvesting in Northern Kentucky real estate and startups12:00 – Why media is ready for disruption14:00 – How Content Credits micropayments work20:00 – Gamifying reader engagement through social layers25:00 – Raising capital with KY Innovation & Keyhorse28:00 – Thoughts on Kentucky's startup ecosystem
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Cem Kansu is the Chief Product Officer at Duolingo, where he leads product strategy for over 90 million monthly active learners. Since joining Duolingo, Cem has played a pivotal role in driving record user engagement, revenue growth, and product innovation, including the launch of Duolingo Math and the wildly successful Duolingo Music. Under his leadership, the company has consistently ranked as the #1 education app globally. In Today's Episode We Discuss: 04:12 – Cem's Origin Story: From Google Ads to Saving Duolingo's Business 06:45 – “Mini CEO” Myth: Why PMs Need to Ditch the Ego 08:55 – The Truth About Design Speed and Pixel Perfection 11:30 – The INSANE Story Behind Duolingo's Viral Chess Launch 14:42 – Why Smaller Teams Are the Future of Product 17:20 – Duolingo's AI Playbook: How They're Building 10x Faster 20:05 – Will Engineers Even Exist in 5 Years? Cem Gets Real 26:10 – Do AI Tools Have ANY Defensibility? Cem Doesn't Hold Back 29:00 – Why Duolingo Took So Long to Monetize (And What They Learned) 33:05 – Cem on Killing Ads, Tasteful Monetization, and Investor Doubt 38:30 – The Secret to Duolingo's Paywall Strategy (And What Not to Do) 42:05 – Cem's Weirdest Retention Hack? A Single Emoji… 46:25 – The Crazy Science Behind Push Notifications at Duolingo 50:00 – In-App Purchases Done Right: GEMS, Freeze, and the Psychology of Value 53:15 – Why Cem Thinks Daily Retention Is the King Metric 55:10 – The ONE Product Feature That Changed Duolingo Forever 57:45 – Will Duolingo Become the Disney of Gen Z? 01:00:00 – Dating on Duolingo?! Cem Reacts to Harry's Craziest Product Ideas 01:03:45 – Cem's Biggest Product Mistakes — And What He'd Kill Tomorrow 01:12:00 – The One Thing Every PM Must Do to Survive the AI Wave 01:14:00 – Duolingo in 20 Years: Cem's Wildest Vision Yet
Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about truth, disinformation, and the media. I'm Eric Schurenberg, longtime journalist and founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media.We talk a lot about the economic challenges, not to say cataclysm, that news media has been through in recent decades. Even the most storied brands have found themselves striking advertising deals they'd never have considered a decade before, or scrambling for scraps of revenue in dark corners like Award programs? Branded content? Paywalls? Today's guest, Cindi Leive, former editor in chief of Glamour and Self has ridden the media revenue roller coaster from the big-spending peak of women's glossies through the grueling disruption of the digital era. Now she's starting over in this new environment leading The Meteor, a feminist-forward for-profit collective focused on storytelling for social change, where she needs every bit of her revenue gathering skills. In this interview, recorded live at the University of Chicago's Graham School, Cindi and Eric dive into the unraveling of legacy business models, the rise of programmatic advertising, and the existential question of who owns the future of journalism. As she jokes at the beginning of the session she expected to be talking about easy questions like freedom of expression and the First Amendment. Instead we're dealing with a much more wicked problem: How media companies can make money today.Website - free episode transcriptswww.in-reality.fmProduced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapiensoundsapien.comAlliance for Trust in Mediaalliancefortrust.com
Interview with Adam Engst: Navigating AI, Tech Ethics, and Business Models The hosts of Command Control Power are joined by Adam Engst of Tidbits Content Network for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of AI, the ethics of technology in business, and how evolving business models are influencing content creation. Topics include the 35th anniversary of Tidbits, the importance of maintaining human decency in business practices, the future of AI-based answer engines compared to traditional search engines, and the need for businesses to develop AI policies. Engst also shares personal anecdotes and offers insights on how to responsibly integrate AI into everyday professional tasks. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:09 Celebrating 35 Years of Tidbits 01:14 Navigating Current Events and Business Ethics 04:51 Challenges in Business and Academia 07:06 Handling Offboarding and Client Relations 10:12 The Impact of Media and Fiction on Real Life 12:12 A Lesson in Communication and De-escalation 18:15 The Rise of AI and Apple's Struggles 31:35 Introduction to Answer Engines 31:48 The Role of Original Sources 32:12 Impact of Answer Engines on Source Verification 33:03 Commercial Content vs. Non-Commercial Content 35:05 Challenges with Paywalls and Advertising Models 36:04 Micropayments as a Solution 37:07 The Evolution of Business Models 40:46 The Rise of AI Answer Engines 44:30 The Future of Search and AI Integration 58:40 The Importance of AI Policies in Business 01:01:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Send us a textDave Nemetz is a media entrepreneur and digital innovator best known as the founder of Bleacher Report, a sports media powerhouse acquired by Turner Broadcasting for nearly $200 million. He also founded Inverse, a culture and science publication aimed at millennial and Gen Z audiences. With a track record of building audience-first media brands that thrive in the digital age, Nemetz is recognized for his forward-thinking approach to content, distribution, and monetization. He continues to advise and invest in the next generation of media and tech startups, influencing the evolution of how stories are told and consumed online.About the guest:Connect with Dave! https://x.com/davenemetzConnect with Ryan! https://twitter.com/RyanJAyalaConnect with Us! https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/Chapters:0:00 Intro – David Nemetz 0:28 Leverage & Content 2:02 AI & Media Future 4:32 Bleacher & Biz Lessons17:10 Growth & SEO Tactics22:53 TikTok, AI & Search 29:04 Modern Media Models 33:15 Paywalls & Audiences 41:10 Post-Exit Life & Health 46:00 Mindset & Mentors59:20 Signing OffConnect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala
Tierisch menschlich - Der Podcast mit Hundeprofi Martin Rütter und Katharina Adick
Die Tour neigt sich dem Ende zu. Nach 179 Shows steht nur noch das große Finale am ersten Aprilwochenende in Oberhausen bevor und Martin könnte mal wieder heulen. Außerdem geht´s um Hunde auf Stelzen, die Schmerzen von Garnelen, warum torkelnde Opas keine Flinten tragen sollten und um ein sehr persönliches Gespräch in Martins Garten. Im Rasseportrait: FCI-Nr. 290. ----- SHOWNOTES:Am Lagerfeuer mit Martin Rütter Folge 1 - Am Lagerfeuer mit Martin Rütter - Staffel 1plus.rtl.de Maithink X mit einem Aufreger, über den niemand spricht! Artikel hinter Paywalls und Verlage, die noch reicher werden: Mai über den Steuerskandalzdf.de ++Tierheimhelden VOX : Martin Rütters Tierheimhelden: Tierdokumentation auf RTL+plus.rtl.de+++ Hier geht´s zum Martin Rütter Shop: https://shop.martinruetter.com/ +++Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html Wir verarbeiten im Zusammenhang mit dem Angebot unserer Podcasts Daten. Wenn Sie der automatischen Übermittlung der Daten widersprechen wollen, klicken Sie hier: https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html +++Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.
What's coming with Expo SDK 53? I dive into the latest news, trends and upcoming features of Expo and React Native, and share updates on the projects I'm working on.Also in this episode:- How RevenueCat Paywalls make my life better- I talked with Google- "Is this sponsored by Expo?"- AI Image Trends
One of the most important metrics for a mobile app is its conversion rate. It tells you how many people that use the app for free become your paying customers. It's about how profitable and sustainable your app is. Now, if you are one of the die-hard Pink Floyd fans, you gotta love their song The Wall. If you are an app marketer, your wall is the paywall :-) Among many tools that you may use to increase the number of people who become your paying customers, once they hit the paywall, are cognitive biases. You may heard of them if you have a peripheral interest in psychology. Today, Max will tell you about using cognitive biases to significantly increase your app's conversion rate. Today's topics include: Max Amelang's bio About PreMatch Ethical boundaries in cognitive biases The most underrated cognitive biases High-impact experiments with paywalls Android or iOS? Leaving his smartphone at home, what features would Max miss most? What features he would like to see added to his smartphone? Links and Resources: Max Amelang on LinkedIn Prematch website Business Of Apps - connecting the app industry Quotes from Max Amelang "Yeah, it's absolutely a valid question because especially in the beginning, it's extremely tempting to see all of these tools you can use to somehow increase this conversion rate by margin or by another percent and so on. But then I also quickly realized not only as a product manager, but also as a user, how would I feel if I stumble across this? " "Obviously I know the tricks, so maybe I need to be a bit harder in order to define if something is good or not so good anymore. And I then came up with like, how would my parents behave on this paywall? Because parents just as a symbol for an older generation that are not as native with mobile apps. And I always am fascinated when I see how my dad navigates his app and when I realize, why did he just click on this button because it's blinking quicker? And I realized, okay, this is how easily he's influenced. So as a very soft first test, I'm thinking about, okay, how would my dad would behave on this paywall? Would he buy just because of the cognitive biases or would he still be able to make his own decision?" Host Business Of Apps - connecting the app industry since 2012
Sara Jerde, managing editor at Digiday, joins this week's episode of the Digiday Podcast to talk about Apple's $1 billion streaming TV loss, Ben & Jerry's ousted CEO and of course, Perplexity's proposal to buy TikTok the countdown to the ban continues. Also on this episode, Digiday senior media reporter Sara Guaglione and senior entertainment media reporter Alexander Lee joined the Digiday Podcast to preview the hot topics likely to dominate discussions with publishers during the spring edition of the Digiday Publishing Summit (22:49).
This episode is shorter than usual and will be featured in RevenueCat's State of Subscription Apps report.On the podcast: top strategies for paywall optimization, how storytelling during onboarding impacts conversions, and why framing the user journey leading to the paywall is more critical than the paywall itself.Top Takeaways:
Here's what you need to know for this week in the business of podcasting: examining podcasting by zip codes, branded podcast performance and measuring that performance, and on Wondery and SirirusXM opting out of rankers.Sign up for the webinar here.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.
Here's what you need to know for this week in the business of podcasting: examining podcasting by zip codes, branded podcast performance and measuring that performance, and on Wondery and SirirusXM opting out of rankers.Sign up for the webinar here.Find links to every article mentioned and the full write-up here on Sounds Profitable.
The biggest stories on the internet from February 20th, 2025.Timestamps:2:43 Twitter-famous tradwife Patriarchy Hannah aka @HarmonizedGrace exposed as being a fraud16:22 Trisha Paytas to perform at World Pride Music Festival18:08 Reddit paywall to be implemented in 2025Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/
Join me as I chat with Blake Anderson, Co-Founder of Apex, as we discuss his frameworks and strategies for building and scaling viral AI Apps. Learn his step-by-step formula creating viral apps. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Intro02:59 Why build AI Apps04:58 Startup Idea 1: Career AI08:19 Blake's framework for building Viral AI Apps10:38 Finding influencers13:23 Product Development17:25 Startup Idea 2: Journal AI24:01 Paywalls and Payment Strategy29:03 Startup Idea 3: Language AI24:01 How to find more AI app ideas1) Career AI: The all-in-one career advancement tool• Combines resume analysis, career quizzes, & job application tips• Use AI to create a 6-factor rating system for resumes (like Madden ratings)• Design viral hooks: "I'm a senior and it says I should study CS!"Distribution strategy:• Target students on IG, TikTok, LinkedIn• Partner with ed-tech influencers• Split test different hooks across niches2) Journal AI: Your AI-powered second brain• Branded as a journal, functions like an emotional support assistant• Provides productivity insights, relationship analysis, and emotional support• Uses ChatGPT with enhanced memory storageKey insight: People already use ChatGPT as a journal. This makes it official.Naming tip: Consider friendly names like "Juni" or "Journey" instead of "AI"3) Language AI: The Duolingo disruptor• Create a dynamic, AI-powered language learning app• Leverage newest AI voice-to-voice models as they become cheaper• Update content dynamically, unlike Duolingo's static modulesWhy it could work:• Even 1% of Duolingo's market = $100M company• High-intent users willing to pay• Established players move slower than scrappy startups4) Blake's framework for building viral AI apps:1. Iterate on virality from day one2. Split test hooks, influencers, and product features3. Build personal relationships with influencers (don't use marketplaces)4. Design around both functionality AND virality5. Use tools like Superwall for easy paywall testing5) Pricing strategy: Optimize for (users^n * profit per user), where n is greater than 1• This prioritizes growth and market dominance over short-term profits.• Blake's hot take: The "evil" onboarding flow that works1. Get users to input personal info for "customization"2. Hit them with a paywall at the end• It's effective, but Blake admits it feels morally questionable. Use at your own risk.6) Bonus tip: Create burner social media accounts to immerse yourself in your target niche.• Curate your feed around your app's topic to truly understand your audience.Want more free ideas? I collect the best ideas from the pod and give them to you for free in a database. Most of them cost $0 to start (my fav)Get access: https://www.gregisenberg.com/30startupideasWork with me and my team: LCA — world's best product design firm to build apps, websites and brands people love. https://latecheckout.agency/BoringAds — ads agency that will build you profitable ad campaigns http://boringads.com/BoringMarketing — SEO agency and tools to get your organic customers http://boringmarketing.com/Startup Empire - a membership for builders who want to build cash-flowing businesses https://www.startupempire.co/Stop Building Websites That Look Good But Don't Sell: https://www.designscientist.com/design-store?b=https://www.designscientist.com/FIND ME ON SOCIALX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/FIND BLAKE ON SOCIALBlake's startup: http://apex.inc/X/Twitter: https://x.com/blakeandersonwLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakeandersonw/
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Phil Carter is one of the best growth leaders of the last decade helping world-class companies like Faire, Quizlet, and Ibotta accelerate their growth. Today, Phil is a growth advisor and angel investor who helps Seed - Series C consumer subscription businesses define their growth strategy. In Today's Episode with Phil Carter We Discuss: The Seven Core Levers to Win at Consumer Subscription: How to Optimize Subscription Pricing and Packaging: Step: Single vs multiple subs tiers? Monthly, weekly or annually? How often should it be revisited? Biggest mistakes companies make with pricing and packaging? How to deliver immediate value through new user onboarding? Target Metrics: Best tactics for delivering value in the shortest amount of time? Biggest mistakes companies make in user onboarding? Thoughts on the very long surveys companies like Noom make people fill out pre getting access to the product? How to boost paid marketing efficiency by investing in desktop web flows? Target Metrics: Why is now the time to be investing in desktop workflows? What are the most effective and specific tactics to do so? How to optimize paywall visibility and conversion? Target Metrics: Why is paywall view rate so important? What is good vs bad? What are the most common places to trigger paywall? Thoughts on hard paywall vs consumer value first? Specific tactics to refine paywall design to maximize conversion? Single biggest mistakes companies make when it comes to paywall conversion? How to distinguish and emphasize premium value props? Target Metrics: What are the most effective ways to do this? Who does it best? Lessons from them? How to leverage motivation tactics (stats, streaks, badges, leaderboards, notifications)? Target Metrics: What is the most effective? Do we not have notification overload? What used to work but now does not work? Who does this best? Why them? How to leverage strategic discounts and promotions? Target Metrics: What are the most effective discounting methods used? What are the biggest mistakes companies make when using promos or discounts? Who does it best? What do they do?
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