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Today, host Devin Becker is joined by Sam Means, Founder of Wavlake, and Ben Cousens, Chief Strategy Officer of ZBD, for an exploration of alternative payment systems for creators in the music and gaming industries. The conversation dives into how Wavlake leverages Bitcoin to revolutionize artist payments and music distribution, offering unique benefits over traditional platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Sam shares the story behind Wavlake, its current mission, and how its collaboration with ZBD opens new doors for “tipping” (rather than purchasing or subscribing) as a way to support creators. We explore how this technology reshapes interactions between music artists and gamers, with potential applications for UGC platforms, music in games, and live-streaming environments. We tackle pressing questions about copyright enforcement, the role of AI-generated music, and emerging policies that impact artists and game developers alike. (Also be sure to check out our previous episode with Ben, discussing ZBD in more detail!)We'd also like to thank TikTok for making this episode possible. In a dynamic gaming market where a majority of games fail within three years, TikTok has become a critical partner in helping games achieve long-term player retention and substantial revenue growth. Learn more: https://bit.ly/LiveOpsProgramNAVPodcast If you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co.Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.
On Friday, December 6th, WASTOIDS is hosting our first-ever movie screening at Hello Lincoln—our HQ and also home to Hello Merch & Hello Screenprinting. We're beyond excited to screen the first Phoenix showing of Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story. Directed by Andrew Reich, the film tells the story of brothers Jeff and Steven McDonald, who founded Redd Kross as teenagers in the Southern California of the 1970s. Directed by Andrew Reich, this documentary makes the case that RK is the seminal West Coast band of the last half century, a “secret handshake” exchanged between punk, college rock, grunge, glam, power pop, metal, and indie rock fans.Packed with archival footage, interviews with the McDonalds, and thoughts and stories from members of Pearl Jam, Sonic Youth, The Bangles, Dinosaur Jr, The Go-Go's, Soundgarden, Black Flag, and many more, the movie shows why people like Thurston Moore called Redd Kross "one of the most important bands in America." Come hang out with us to close out the year of Redd Kross, 2024, which has also seen a brand new self-titled Redd Kross album—you can get your copy from In the Red Records—and Now You're One of Us: The Incredible Story of Redd Kross, a book written with Dan Epstein. Come hang out and eat popcorn with us. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE To get your ready for the show, you're about to hear a talk we taped August 11th at the Valley Bar. It's WASTOIDS chief Sam Means in conversation with both Jeff and Steve—covering not only the band's history, takes on the hardcore scene, and Steve's work with Sam's band, The Format—but also, the saga of Tater Totz, the McDonalds' strange Beatles tribute. Call us anytime at 1-877-WASTOIDS. More podcasts and videos at WASTOIDS.com | Follow us on Instagram and YouTube.
Final Settlement: a biweekly podcast presented by Onramp which explores the breadth and depth of the Bitcoin thesis, focusing on the underlying mechanics of the protocol, its ongoing development, and real-world applications of the technology. Hosted by Brian Cubellis (Head of Strategy & Research at Onramp) and Michael Tanguma (Co-founder & CEO of Onramp), Final Settlement aims to go beyond the conventional view of Bitcoin as merely a financial asset, or “digital gold." Discover how this groundbreaking technology has the potential to benefit society through rearchitecting how value is stored and transferred. A resource for institutional investors and bitcoin enthusiasts alike, our discussions aim to enhance your understanding and conviction in Bitcoin's broader utility – tune in to grasp the full scope of bitcoin's transformative power in the digital age. 0:00 - Introduction to Sam Means & Wavlake 4:42 - A message from Onramp 5:12 - Challenges in the traditional music industry 14:22 - Intermediaries & rent seeking 19:28 - Monetizing content with bitcoin & open protocols 29:00 - Bringing ‘value for value' mainstream 33:56 - Ticketing with bitcoin, lightning & nostr 39:52 - Onramp Branches 40:23 - Ticketbot from Wavlake 46:46 - Superfans & gamifying fandom 52:50 - Catalyzing adoption of Wavlake 1:04:35 - Improving monetization methods 1:15:06 - Outro Download Wavlake: https://app.wavlake.com/ Schedule time with the link below if you would ever like to learn more about Onramp and please sign up for Research & Insights to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly: https://onrampbitcoin.com/contact-us/ https://onrampbitcoin.com/category/onramp-media/
Marty sits down with Sam and Michael from Wavlake to discuss the magic of concerts and how Ticketbot can help loosen Live Nation's grip on the industry. Sam on Twitter: https://x.com/sammeans Michael on Twitter: https://x.com/rheedio Wavlake: https://wavlake.com/ Wavlake app: https://app.wavlake.com/ 0:00 - Intro 0:50- Opening riff 3:58 - Kendrick vs Drake 10:56 - River &Unchained 12:12 - Stories about music 33:11 - Gradually, Then Suddenly & Zaprite 34:48 - The Live Nation problem 48:06 - Ticketbot 1:05:53 - Nostr's pace of progress 1:22:06 - Overlooked elements of Nostr 1:29:23 - Come to Nashville! 1:33:23 - Wrapping on best concert Shoutout to our sponsors: River Unchained Zaprite Gradually, Then Suddenly TFTC Merch is Available: Shop Now Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel Clips YT Channel Website Twitter Instagram Follow Marty Bent: Twitter Newsletter Podcast
Mulligan is an American animated apocalyptic sitcom created by Sam Means and Robert Carlock for Netflix. It premiered on May 12, 2023. Part 2 is set to be released on May 24, 2024.
"We're trying to build a new infrastructure for music, and that's what needs to happen." - Sam My guest today is Sam Means. Sam is a musician, podcaster, entrepreneur, co-founder of Hello Merch, founder of Lightning Store and co-founder of Wavlake. Sam joins me to discuss how Wavlake is building a new online ecosystem for musicians & listeners to directly transact using Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. We dive into Sam's journey, Bitcoin for creatives, challenges in the music industry, building local communities and events around Bitcoin and Nostr, creating cool and user-friendly products, Bitcoin education and adoption and much more. To learn more, find Wavlake's social channels and download, head to https://www.wavlake.com/ *NEW* PROMO CODE: Head to https://lightning.store/ and use promo-code ‘TPB' to get 20% off all products. You can find Trey on nostr and via the pod's social channels EXCLUSIVE SPONSORS:ZEUS is an open-source, self-custodial Bitcoin wallet that gives you full control over how you make payments. Head to Zuesln.com to learn more and download. Save 5% on LSP fees by using code ‘TPB' in the access code under LSP settings.BitBox: Get the open-source Bitbox02 Bitcoin only edition. It's my favorite bitcoin hardware wallet for you to take self-custody of your bitcoin and keep your private keys safe in cold storage. Use promo-code TPB during checkout at https://bitbox.swiss/tpb to get 5% off your purchase.To learn more, visit our websiteFollow the pod on X | Nostr | Bluesky | Instagram | Threads | Facebook | LinkedIn | TikTokSupport The Progressive Bitcoiner: https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner Join in on the conversation at our Progressive Bitcoiner Community telegram group!The Team: Producer/Editor: @DamienSomerset | Branding/Art: @Daniel | Website: @EvanPrim Get full access to TPB Weekly Digest at progressivebitcoiner.substack.com/subscribe
DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE This free, 27-page resource includes:Six ways ANY business can benefit from BitcoinSome of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner withKey Bitcoin concepts for people getting startedSam Means is the co-founder of Wavlake, a value-for-value app that helps listeners discover new artists and directly support their favorite artists with micropayments of bitcoin. CONNECT WITH SAM@wavlake on Instagram @wavlake on Twitter Sam's Website CONNECT WITH JOSH@joshuafriedeman on Twitter @joshuafriedeman on LinkedIn @joshuafriedeman on VIDA @joshuafriedeman on Youtube COMMUNITY Connect with Central PA Bitcoiners on their Meetup page or on Twitter @cpabitcoinerFind a local Bitcoin Meetup near you with Oshi! SHOW PARTNERSMentioned in this episode:Lyncster: Secure Your Future with BitcoinVelas Commerce: Biz Tech Meets BitcoinFountain App | Earn bitcoin for listening to podcastsDOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDEInvest in Bitcoin Companies w/Lightning Ventures
Q&A on the Netflix series Mulligan with co-creators & co-showrunners Robert Carlock and Sam Means, and supervising director Colin Heck. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company. After an alien attack destroys the earth, what remains of humanity has the chance to start society over from scratch. THIS Q&A WAS PRE-RECORDED IN APRIL.
Washington DC survives a global disaster — an alien attack. Society must start over. What will go right, and what will go terribly wrong? Robert Carlock and Sam Means (of 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) team-up once again, this time as co-creators of the new adult animated comedy series Mulligan. It premieres this Friday May 12th on Netflix. They, and supervising director Colin Heck (The Simpsons Movie), share what makes the show unique, relevant and quite funny.
*Use Spotify or BitcoinTV to watch the video version of this presentation* The Product & Design Summit 2023 was a one day summit to bring together designers, product managers, artists, and creators to discuss and collaborate on ways to contribute to Bitcoin, held at Bitcoin Park in Nashville, TN on April 12, 2023. Product & Design Summit 2023: Lightning Store & Wavlake Fireside Chat with Sam Means and Stephen DeLorme featuring: Stephen DeLorme - Voltage Sam Means - Lightning Store Bitcoin Park is a community supported campus in Nashville, TN focused on grassroots bitcoin adoption and a home for bitcoiners to work, learn, collaborate, and build. Our aim is to produce and publish conversations from future events, so please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app to stay up to date. To learn more, please visit and join: https://bitcoinpark.com and/or join our Discord where we are most active: https://bitcoinpark.com/discord Follow us on Twitter: Bitcoin Park: https://twitter.com/bitcoinpark_ Matt: https://twitter.com/ODELL Rod @bitkite: https://twitter.com/bitkite More Links: https://bitcoinpark.com/telegram https://bitcoinpark.com/nostr
Podcasting 2.0 April 14th 2023 Episode 129: "Turkish Punk" Adam & Dave discuss the week's developments on podcastindex.org - Joing us today are Michael and Sam from Wavlake to talk about Value4Value Music! ShowNotes Michael Rhee - Sam Means -- Wavlake We're LIT Podcast Guru joins the crowd V4V is almost required for LIT - Because listeners want to join in the boosting fun! LIT shows receive TONS of value on small numbers 1285 v4v enable podcasts Where to onboard!? SteveB's split Kit Eldingar - Lightning Support Chat The chat link GUID Resolver Daniel J's Comments proposal Newletter Services that pulls from feed Music Side Project Transcript Search What is Value4Value? - Read all about it at Value4Value.info V4V Stats Last Modified 04/14/2023 14:31:25 by Freedom Controller
Podcasting 2.0 April 14th 2023 Episode 129: "Turkish Punk" Adam & Dave discuss the week's developments on podcastindex.org - Joing us today are Michael and Sam from Wavlake to talk about Value4Value Music! ShowNotes Michael Rhee - Sam Means -- Wavlake We're LIT Podcast Guru joins the crowd V4V is almost required for LIT - Because listeners want to join in the boosting fun! LIT shows receive TONS of value on small numbers 1285 v4v enable podcasts Where to onboard!? SteveB's split Kit Eldingar - Lightning Support Chat The chat link GUID Resolver Daniel J's Comments proposal Newletter Services that pulls from feed Music Side Project Transcript Search What is Value4Value? - Read all about it at Value4Value.info V4V Stats Last Modified 04/14/2023 14:31:25 by Freedom Controller
Join Marty as he sits down with Sam Means and Michael Rhee to discuss Wavlake, the current issues with the music industry, and how to orange pill people with cool products. Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sammeans https://twitter.com/rheedio https://twitter.com/wavlake Check out Wavlake: https://wavlake.com/ Check out Lightning Store: https://lightning.store/ 6:14 - Technical issues right out the gate 8:04 - Artist monetization struggles 11:43 - Wavlake explained 15:02 - The publishing company model 19:48 - V4V audience interaction 21:56 - V4V artist profit 25:01 - Other models to integrate 29:17 - Building a music index 33:17 - Changing the artist mindset 38:34 - Podcasts vs music 43:50 - Orange pilling through music 46:38 - Nostr 57:41 - Artists are sick of the current model 1:03:07 - Playing the slow game 1:06:50 - Wavlake causing incentive change 1:10:56 - Using V4V to improve recommendations 1:13:16 - Future of LN 1:17:20 - V4V boosts are growing in general 1:22:54 - Lightning store 1:28:15 - Plugs and final thoughts Shoutout to our sponsors: Unchained Capital River TFTC Merch is Available: Shop Now Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel Clips YT Channel Website Twitter Instagram Follow Marty Bent: Twitter Newsletter Podcast
We're back with another episode of Nilsson Talks Nilsson. For this installment, we're getting to The Point with Harry's son, the talented singer, bassist and bandleader Kiefo Nilsson. A charming fairy tale about nonconformity delivered with a dose of Nilsson charisma and a touch of psychedelic inspiration, it's a classic and a longtime favorite of the WASTOIDS crew, which is why we were excited to learn about Kiefo's live Point performances, which have found him joined by a 14-piece band and guest narrators like John C. Reilly and Pamela Adlon who help bring The Point to life. On December 10th, he's back at it with guest narrator Kate Micicci, an actor and comedian who you've seen or heard with Garfunkel and Oates and in shows like Bob's Burgers, Steven Universe, Adventure Time, and many more. They're performing as part of the holiday celebration at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga, California. Get your tickets for the show here. Nilsson Talks Nilsson is written and produced by Jason Woodbury. Sam Means is our executive producer. Thanks to Kiefo Nilsson for his assistance in recording this episode and rrrstevens on YouTube for sharing the great Pamela Adlon performance that opens this episode. Our art is by Madalyn Stefanak. Wanna share your favorite Nilsson song or album? Anything related to Harry? If so, call us at 1-877-WASTOIDS and leave a message.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a lengthy discussion on mental health, depression, anxiety, self harm, and suicidal ideation. In the season eight finale of the show (the fifth episode of the season, and the 48th episode overall) Kevin welcomes writer and podcast host Anna Borges to the show. Anna is the author of The More or Less Definitive to Self-Care, and the host of the mental health podcast Mood Ring. The two talk about the expression "theatre kid," being depressed teenagers who turned into depressed adults, and Anna's love of the Spotify algorithm. To learn more about Anna, please follow her on Twitter or Instagram. The essay "I Am Not Always Very Attached to Being Alive," can be read here. Subscribe to the podcast she hosts, Mood Ring, here. For additional information about Anhedonic Headphones, please click here. Episode Musical Credits Intro Music: "Brooklyn Zoo (instrumental)," written by Russell Jones, Dennis Coles, and Robert Diggs; originally performed by Ol' Dirty Bastard. Taken from the Get On Down reissue of Return to The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version, 2011. Outro Music: "What Does Your Soul Looks Like (Part 4)," performed by DJ Shadow. Endtroducing..., Mo Wax, 1996. Incidental Music: "Cymbal Rush," written by Thom Yorke; performed by Christopher O'Riley. “My Immortal,” written by Amy Lee, Ben Moody, and David Hodges ;performed by Evanescence. Fallen, Wind Up, 2003. “Addicted,” written by Pierre Bouvier, Chuck Comeau, Arnold Lanni, Sébastien Lefebvre, and Jeff Stinco ;performed by Simple Plan. No Pads, No Helmets, Just Balls, Warner Brothers, 2003. “All Hail The Heartbreaker," written and performed by The Spill Canvas. Sunsets and Car Crashes, One Eleven Records, 2003. “Be Calm,” written by Nate Ruess, Andrew Dost, Jack Antonoff, and Sam Means; performed by fun. Aim and Ignite, fun music, 2009 “Are You Satisfied,” written by Marina Diamandis; performed by Marina And The Diamonds. The Family Jewels, 679 Recordings, 2010. “Black Sheep,” written by Gin Wigmore and Butch Walker; performed by Gin Wigmore. Gravel and Wine, Universal Music, 2011 “Scream," written by Harry Springer; performed by The Midnight Club. Self released 2019 “C'est La Mort,” written by Joy Williams and John Paul White; performed by The Civil Wars. Barton Hollow, Columbia, 2011. “Dust and Ashes,” written by Dave Malloy; performed by Josh Groban. Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812, Reprise, 2017. “House by The Sea,” written by Pål Moddi Knutsen; performed by Moddi. Set The House on Fire, Propeller, 2013. “Stranger,” written by Thomas Freeman; performed by Covey. Self-released, 2015
Inflation is now over 9 percent, but is your income rising at the same rate? Everyone tells you to save for retirement, but what do they say when you get there? Sounds odd but paying taxes early can save you money in the long run. Are we becoming complacent when it comes to losing money, thinking that 2008 will never happen again?
This is WASTOIDS With and we're hanging with a voice that should be familiar to listeners, Marc Masters, co-host of The Spindle podcast. Every two weeks, he and his partner John Howard discuss a single 7” record here on WASTOIDS. So far, they've covered 45s by Flipper, Pavement, Superchunk, and Hüsker Dü. Marc's also a musician—he and John played in a group called The Plums—as well as one of our favorite music writers, whose work can be read Pitchfork, Bandcamp, NPR, The Washington Post, and The Wire. His 2007 book No Wave is sadly out of print, but commands high dollar prices on the secondary market, and he's hard at work on a book about the history of cassettes, which we discuss here today on WASTOIDS With…Marc Masters. This week's episode features original music by Sam Means, plus selections from The Plums and Nice Breeze. The Spindle airs every other week here on the WASTOIDS frequency. A new episode featuring Mudhoney will drop this Thursday, June 23rd, so be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss a WASTOIDS podcast. ANNOUNCEMENT: Rough Trade is teaming up with Hello Merch to bring exclusive clothing and accessories to Rough Trade's New York location at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on June 30th in Brooklyn. This collaboration kicks off with a slate of limited edition t-shirts from Hello Merch artists including Japanese Breakfast, Parquet Courts, Amyl & The Sniffers, Black Pumas, A Place to Bury Strangers, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Mac DeMarco, Deafheaven, Angel Olsen, and Indigo De Souza. Come hang out at this free all eagles event at Rough Trade New York Thursday, June 30th at 6 PM with special DJ set by A Place to Bury Strangers, limited stickers, shirts, and toes featuring art by Sonni, and a special beer from Other Half Brewery. Click here for more info.
Welcome to WASTOIDS With…Limbeck. Led by Patrick Carrie and Robb MacLean, with Justin Entsminger and Jon Phillip, Limbeck has been mixing Orange County skater vibes with rustic country-tinged indie rock since 1999. 2003's Hi, Everything's Great earned them a cult of devoted fans, and while they have operated in a limited capacity over the years since, the band has recently been hitting the road, which is where Mike Behrends caught up with them for this WASTOIDS chat. Patrick and Robb decamped to their mini-van to record this talk, outside of the Majestic Theater in Madison, to discuss the group's origin story, the inspiration behind their sound, and tease a brand new album in the works. All that and more this week on WASTOIDS With.This week's episode features original music by Sam Means and selections from the Hi, Everything's Great B-Sides Collection, which you can get from Limbeck's Bandcamp page. We want to thank Mike for hosting this talk. Find him online @banjoteeth. Wanna share your favorite Limbeck song or anything else? All you have to do is call 1-877-WASTOIDS to get in touch, and we'll play your message on a future episode.
Rapper, teacher, and podcaster Mega Ran, AKA Raheem Jarbo drops by WASTOIDS to discuss the glories of vintage NBA, player and activist Craig Hodges, and his 11th album, Live 95, a nostalgic throwback to the golden age of '90s basketball and pop culture. Want to see more Mega Ran? Check out our live performance show Out of Site to see him in action. If you liked this chat, please subscribe to the WASTOIDS audio feed wherever you get podcasts—you can leave a rating and a review while you're at it. The feed is how you can hear WASTOIDS With, Click Vortex with Sam Means and Jason Woodbury, and The Spindle with Marc Masters and John Howard—that's our show devoted exclusively to 7” records. And of course episodes are available for you at WASTOIDS dot com, where you can press play on a 24/7 WASTOIDS Sound System and watch our weekly video show, Out of Site.Wanna share your thoughts on Mega Ran's new album? Wrestling factoids? Anything else? All you have to do is call 1-877-WASTOIDS to get in touch, and we'll play your message on a future episode.
This week Sam and Jason tumble down a pop-punk themed rabbit hole with special guest Casey Shafer of Burning House management, known for his work with Monophonics. From the roots of pop punk to its '90s heyday, the trio explores exploratory the role of comps, The Vandals, the punk comedies of Penelope Spheeris, the Teen Idols, the epic 101 song-long Short Music for Short People collection, and plenty more. If you liked this chat, please subscribe to the WASTOIDS audio feed wherever you get podcasts—you can leave a rating and a review while you're at it. The feed is how you can hear WASTOIDS With, Click Vortex with Sam Means and Jason Woodbury, and The Spindle with Marc Masters and John Howard—that's our show devoted exclusively to 7” records. And of course episodes are available for you at WASTOIDS dot com, where you can press play on a 24/7 WASTOIDS Sound System and watch our weekly video show, Out of Site.Wanna share your thoughts on pop punk memories, '90s comedies or anything else? All you have to do is call 1-877-WASTOIDS to get in touch, and we'll play your message on a future episode.
It's time for a biweekly online rabbit hole journey with Sam Means and Jason P. Woodbury. On today's show, our click trails take us from Billy Joel to Television to the Johns (Glynn, Ethan, and Andy)—who've helped to make some of the best sounding records ever—and from Todd Rundgren to Ric Ocasek and then Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins. And of course, the boys are digress and discurse all along the way. Click Vortex is made for you by WASTOIDS, audio and video from Hello Merch. Home to music podcasts, live performance videos, art, and other strange stuff, you can call us at any time by dialing 1-877-WASTOIDS. Leave a message and listen for it on Click Vortex.
Sam Means and Jason P. Woodbury log in and zone out in the second episode of Click Vortex: Bicoastal (kinda) Edition. On today's show, our rabbit holes lead us to Nicolas Cage, The Bangles, David Lynch, Sheryl Crow, Mitchell Froom, Phantom Planet, and much more. Click Vortex is made for you by WASTOIDS, audio and video from Hello Merch. Home to music podcasts, live performance videos, art, and other strange stuff, you can call us at any time by dialing 1-877-WASTOIDS. Leave a message and listen for it on Click Vortex.
Next time you listen to theoretical scientists describing the world of quantum physics, listen to the terminology they use. You'll find it sounds a bit…far out. “Teleportation” is one such term. It's possible, in the realm of quantum mechanics, to transport information through the waves, though they haven't cracked the matter of, well, teleporting matter just yet. But if you wander into the world of myth, religion, art, and music, you'll find stories of teleportation everywhere. And tonight, we have word from a 1-877-WASTOIDS caller about strange orbs in the sky that can do just that...teleporting across the sky. Plus, strange instrumental tunes from Combustible Edison, James Ferraro, Pneumatic Tubes, and Sam Means.
Has the spirit of Harry Nilsson ever visited you in a dream? This week on Clairaudience, your host Ersa Lowly examines a few Nilsson in the night encounters from Ruben Zarate of Dante Elephante and Sam Means of The Format. Plus, tunes from Mellotron Variations (members of Wilco/Medeski Martin & Wood), ambient country band SUSS, George Tipton, Dick Shory's New Percussion Ensemble, and more. Do you have a message for us? Call 1-877-WASTOIDS and tell us what's on your mind.
In addition to his solo works, Sam Means co-founded the indie pop band The Format with Nate Ruess. He is also the founder of the merchandise company Hello Merch. Instagram: @sammeans Follow Hello Merch: Instagram: @hellomerch Facebook: facebook.com/Hello-Merch-378146215701761 Website: https://www.hellomerch.com/ Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook: facebook.com/8020records 8020records.com
It's episode 50 with Sam Means! You may not recognize Sam Means' name but chances are you're familiar with his work. From 2001 until 2008 Means was one half of the celebrated Arizona indie-pop act The Format alongside Nate Ruess (who later went on to form the Grammy Award-winning act, fun.). After The Format called it quits, Means put his focus on starting a family and creating a band merch company: HelloMerch.com and apparel company HelloApparelStore.com We talked about: - Being in a band and getting your first record deal - Why record companies are hard to work with - How he and his band The Format were self sufficient - Why it's important to interact with your fans - Leaving band life to start a "merch" company and a family - How growing a band is the same as a business - The power of Instagram and being early to a platform - Why you should be okay with some things failing - Why you should count on 10 years to build a business - Advice to anyone wanting to start an apparel brand Don't forget to subscribe on YouTube and iTunes. Thank you for listening!
Holy building block blockbuster, Batman! Special guest Joey Dale joins Jacob & Chris in the War-Cave to review The Lego Batman Movie. Can this picture packed with plastic playthings successfully spellbind the sensibilities of carefree kids & analytical adults alike? Only the world’s greatest podcasting detective team (that’s us) can tell you. PLUS! - Chris couples the Caped Crusader flick with a superbly sable stout, Jacob recaps the penultimate week for Awards Season of the Midnight Warrior Fantasy Movie League - Who’s score that sacred ceramic championship coffee cup??, and The Dudes discuss the fledgling future of Batfleck’s Bat-flicks.
Episode 197 - Dive in and enjoy this conversation with Sam Means who was a founding member of The Format and now enjoys creating his own music under his solo project. Sam also runs the incredible merch company Hello Merch. We discussed a bunch of things but most notably pursuing a life in the creative arts, community and of course, aliens. Enjoy! --This weeks show is brought to you by Harry's! Get $5 off your first purchase by using the code 100WORDS at checkout.Use our Amazon Affiliate Code to support the show! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Chris and Hunter trek across a frozen tundra to review Leo v. Bear, a.k.a. - The Revenant. Chris picks a seriously robust Russian Imperial stout that pairs well with raw bison liver. In Special Features, the Dudes discuss the enduring critical and commercial dominance of Leonardo DiCaprio in Leo: The Last Movie Star.
or: The Difference Between a Chameleon and an Iguana. Chris and Hunter trek across a frozen tundra to review Leo v. Bear, a.k.a. - The Revenant. Chris picks a seriously robust Russian Imperial stout that pairs well with raw bison liver. In Special Features, the Dudes discuss the enduring critical and commercial dominance of Leonardo DiCaprio in Leo: The Last Movie Star. *PLUS* #OscarsSoWhite - the sequel! CHAPTERS (00:10:53) - Review - The Revenant (00:28:48) - Beer Recommendation: Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout by North Coast Berwing Co. "How to Sing" - Sam Means (00:31:41) - Listener Feedback (00:37:00) - Special Features - Leo: The Last Movie Star "Taking it Back to Yesterday" - Sam Means (00:59:51) - Really Rad Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS Hunter - Samurai Rebellion Chris - The Man in the Iron Mask & The New World MUSIC Sam Means | Buy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Bandcamp, Hello Merch LINKS How To Fix The Force Awakens With One Simple Trick by Ben Domenech CORRECTIONS None. Did the Dudes not make a mistake - or are they just too stubborn or stupid to acknowledge them? Let us know at hello@warstartsatmidnight.com!
Along with his writing partner, Nate Ruess, Sam Means was responsible for making some of the most compelling and forward-thinking pop music of the new millennium as one-half of indie-pop band The Format. The band's debut album, Interventions and Lullabies, produced the minor hit "The First Single" – but the follow-up, 2006's Dog Problems, was an instant classic, blending big band, folk, pop, rock and Broadway into an undeniable blend of fun. Musically, things have been quiet for Sam since the Format disbanded in 2008, but he's back with his first solo album, 10 Songs, set for release this Friday, January 22 – and what a welcome return it is. I sat down with Sam late last year to chat about spreading his musical wings again, his writing partnership with Nate Ruess, our shared love of Third Eye Blind, and much more. -------- Sam Means' Website | Twitter | Facebook 10 Songs on iTunes Voice & Verse Podcast on iTunes | Stitcher | Twitter | Facebook
About Sam Means Sam Means, formerly one-half of the band The Format with Nate Ruess, gave up the life of a touring musician for a quieter life in Phoenix, Arizona with his family. After The Format broke up, he started a successful company called Hello Merch that, today, sells merchandise for over 100 bands, artists, and even companies like […]
About Sam Means Sam Means, formerly one-half of the band The Format with Nate Ruess, gave up the life of a touring musician for a quieter life in Phoenix, Arizona with his family. After The Format broke up, he started a successful company called Hello Merch that, today, sells merchandise for over 100 bands, artists, and even companies like […]
or: How Do You Like 'Dem Apples, Batman? Hunter and Chris have an animated discussion about Disney and Pixar's latest mega-hit Inside Out. Chris gets a sweet tooth with this week's beer recommendation. In Special Features, the dudes delve deep into their cinematic subconscious to discuss some of their favorite animated films during Toon Talk. Get traumatized all over again with repressed memories of horrifying Disney villains and their even more horrifying deaths! CHAPTERS (00:10:14) - Review - Inside Out00:40:52 - Beer Recommendation: Abita Root Beer - Abita Brewing Company "Will You Hang Around" - Sam Means (00:44:11) - Special Features - Toon Talk "Run Away" - Sam Means (01:04:55) - Really Rad Recommendations Hunter - King Kong (1933) & King Kong (1976) & King Kong (2005) Chris - The Great Mouse Detective MUSIC Sam MeansBuy: iTunes, Amazon, Google Play LINKS Eiji Tsuburaya Google Doodle Buy Clone High on Amazon David Lynch describes meeting George Lucas about directing Return of the Jedi Rexodus Get Rexodus on Amazon Don Hertzfeldt's Rejected on YouTube Don Hertzfeldt's World of Tomorrow on Vimeo Don Hertzfeldt's Such a Beautiful Day on Netflix CORRECTIONS Bob Balaban: Not in Inside Out The Tequila aged stout by Prairie Artisan Ales is a variant of their Branson Jamboree, and is only available on draft. Pirate Bomb! is aged in rum barrels. FUN FACT: the Pirate Bomb! label has been censored in Sweden. In Toon Talk, Hunter says Frozen may be the highest grossing movie in Japanese history. Close, but no cigarillo. Frozen is #3 at 25.5 billion yen, just behind #2 Titanic at 26.2 billion yen. #1 is still belongs to Studio Ghibli - 30.4 billion yen for Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away. Should Hunter be forced to commit ritual seppuku in shame according to an archaic code of honor? Or does Hunter have no honor to uphold?
Hunter and Chris are joined by guest Dan Harmon aficionado Jacob Graves to review Neil Berkeley's documentary Harmontown, about the eccentric creator of Community, as well as to discuss Cults of Personality. Plus find out which illusive director really needs an Instagram.
Today's word is "truth" submitted by Altrewin! A game of truth or dare is played where Mat reads filthy browser history entries, Dan adds another win on his side for The Slappening, Fish sings a children's song out a borrowed window, and Breanne breaks up with us, calls Mat's Mom by the wrong name, and explains her experience with sexting and why she's terrible at it. The song at the end of the show is called Something in the Air by Sam Means! Stay tuned after the outro music to hear some outtakes, and don't forget to check out the video of Dan slapping Mat. This is a bittersweet episode. It is the beginning of a new One word, Go! Show in that we are now officially recording in the same room! Long gone are the days of choppy audio and lost connections. At the same time, it's the end of an era as Breanne steps down as a main host. We will miss Breanne with all of our hearts, and look forward to her occasional appearances in the future. She's been a host on the podcast since the beginning, and will always have a place here. Good luck with everything you do in the future, Cinder Mistress. Loooove yoooou! ♥ --- Submit your word! - Onewordgoshow.com Merchandise - Onewordgo.storenvy.com Voicemail Line - 206-337-5302 Twitter - Twitter.com/onewordgo Facebook - Facebook.com/onewordgo Share:FacebookTwitterDiggRedditTumblrPinterestStumbleUpon
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