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In this episode, Scott Rae and guest co-host Dr. Tim Pickavance tackle key cultural issues through a biblical lens:Are Traditional Wedding Vows Disappearing? A discussion on the enduring significance of wedding vows and their role in shaping lasting marriages.Free Speech in the Digital Age – How platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Meta are handling (or not handling) hate speech, and the tricky balance between free expression and content moderation.Is TikTok Killing Democracy? The impact of social media on students' ability to think critically and engage in meaningful discourse.Another IVF Tragedy – A heartbreaking mix-up at a fertility clinic raises tough ethical and personal dilemmas.Listener Q&A: Addressing deep questions on faith, social issues, and bioethics, including how to help young people think biblically, how to acknowledge miscarried children, and the ethics of medical enhancement. ==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California. Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically. Watch video episodes at: https://bit.ly/think-biblically-video. To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.
TikTok Could Be Banned in the U.S. & More Digital Marketing News | Marketing O'Clock Episode 365 This week on Marketing O'Clock, TikTok could be banned in the U.S., demand Gen has a new learning phase estimates forecast, plus all the digital marketing news you missed this week! Thank you Adzviser for sponsoring this weeks show! Sign up today! https://adzviser.com/ Visit us at - https://marketingoclock.com/
The day that Israel died. Everyone's a winner (excluding Sleepy Joe). But for Trump the ceasefire would not have happened. If Auschwitz had been live streamed it would be Gaza. And the war for Trump's ear. Hearing aids required.The US move to ban TikTok has backfired as millions of young people switch to alternative Chinese social media, demonstrating that what they've been told about the country is a lie, Li Jing Jing gives the response from China. Li JingJing: Journalist and Political Commentator. - Twitter: https://twitter.com/jingjing_li- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkItOutWithLiJingjing- Instagram: https://instagram.com/jj_ontheroad- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Jingjing_LiDavid Hundeyin: Investigative Journalist, Author & Filmmaker- Twitter: https://x.com/davidhundeyin- Website: https://www.davidhundeyin.com/ Become a MOATS Graduate at https://plus.acast.com/s/moatswithgorgegalloway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Watch on Philo! - Philo.tv/DTHCozyEarth.com - promo code HALLMARK for up to 40% off your orderThe movie kicks off with a promotion for The Harmony Channel! They are airing a marathon of their popular Sugarplummed series, and viewers can win a home decorated for Christmas!Cut to real life: Emily is a mom of a moody, artistic teenage girl named Nina and a TikToking teenage boy named Max. She's married to Ben, an architect who never understands what his son is doing—ever.Emily is very type A, complete with her Christmas checklist. Her family doesn't care for her checklist; they just want to do their own thing. Emily's a hot-shot deal maker with an assistant who spends her days watching made-for-TV Christmas movies. Emily explains that these movies are dumb and all follow the same rules. She says, “Of course, I'd love for life to be like one of these movies, but it's just not realistic.” Her assistant encourages her to live in the moment instead of focusing on her list, and maybe she'll be surprised.Emily's mom collected ornaments, so when she finds out that night that they were delivered from storage to her office, she runs to the office to grab them. The box breaks, and they all fall onto the floor, including a star that says, “Whatever wish you make, it'll grant.” She looks up and sees one of those Sugarplummed movies on TV, so she wishes for a Sugarplum Christmas. Just then, the star begins to glow, and all the lights in the office start to flicker. Suddenly, Sugarplum magically appears in her office. Sugarplum is just as confused as Emily and asks Emily to help her get back to her town of Perfection. Emily, overwhelmed, says, “I'm going crazy!” and runs to leave. Sugarplum follows her, and they figure out that people can see Sugarplum but don't recognize her as Sugarplum.Sugarplum is confused by the lack of snow and explains that snow is part of the rules! Emily is shocked and asks, “The rules are real?” Sugarplum replies, “I mean, it's a book!” She pulls out the book and says, “It's pretty clear that I'm here to help you with your perfect Christmas list, and after I do that, I'll get back to my home!”The next day, Emily wakes up shocked to find that Sugarplum has brought in a full crew to decorate her house like a winter wonderland. Emily is surprised to learn that the decorators are working out of the goodness of their hearts. Luckily, she has a bag full of princess tiaras from all the princesses she's met.When Sugarplum finds out that Emily has a big-city job, she just has to tag along! She listens in as Emily has a meeting with a developer who wants to tear down a ski lodge. Sugarplum walks in and works her magic, even helping two enemies, Vic Webster and Fiona Gubelmenn, fall in love—and boy, is it steamy! Give those two a movie ASAP.The magic of Sugarplum continues. When they find out that the headphones Nina wants for Christmas are only available if you win a Christmas competition, Sugarplum absolutely crushes it.Emily is too busy to show up for Max's career event, so Sugarplum agrees to go. At first, the kids make fun of her for being weird and make fun of Max for bringing her, but then Sugarplum pulls out a magic snow globe and causes it to snow indoors. It's phenomenal. Max becomes the most popular kid in school.Emily gets great news—her newly decorated house has secured them a spot in the Harmony Channel Christmas house competition.But the magic begins to fade. The power goes out due to too many Christmas lights. Vic Webster wasn't actually into Fiona; he just wanted to trick her into giving up the ski lodge. Sugarplum gets sued for cutting down a tree and then arrested for the snow in the school.The police are baffled by Sugarplum, seeing as how she has snowflakes as fingerprints. Luckily, Emily knows the law and is able to get her released.But it's getting too real for Emily. Her son is suspended, and her daughter is mad at her for ignoring her. Sugarplum realizes the magic is fading. Emily thinks that as long as she wins the contest, they'll be okay! That'll be the amazing memory her family needs to keep the magic light burning.But things get out of control when she adds a ton more to try to ensure they win the contest. She doesn't even realize that her family is absolutely hating it. Her kids say, “We didn't ask for any of this. We want Christmas to be like it used to be.” They all leave her alone and go to the Christmas pageant like they used to do together.Sugarplum helps Emily realize that her family doesn't need a perfect Christmas—they need her. Emily pulls out of the competition and makes it in time to see her daughter perform at the pageant. But Nina is freaking out and runs away. Emily goes after her, apologizes for being the worst, and tells her that she believes in her and that she shouldn't worry about being perfect, just have fun.The performance is great, complete with some Christmas magic. Everything is as it should be, and Sugarplum says it's time for her to go. She suddenly is transported back into the TV, and the family sits down to watch a Christmas movie, realizing that their friend Sue looked a whole lot like Sugarplum on TV.
On this week's episode, Jey and Ness talk about 00:00 Sharks fighting to stay alive in games 18:13 Joe Thornton's jersey retirement coming up 30:30 Fun mishaps in the NHL 43:43 Ryan Reeves' hit on Darnell Nurse 51:33 Minnesota Wild copying the Seattle Kraken fish throw 57:02 Radko Gudas and Ryan Strome pretending to be retail employees Follow/subscribe to us at over_theglass on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts! Check out our website! overtheglasshockey.wordpress.com Love what we do? Share with a friend! Or leave us a tip (if you're able)! ko-fi.com/overtheglasshockey Opening Track: Make It Happen by www.fiftysounds.co
I absolutely LOVED having Payal on the show! For those who don't follow Payal Desai on Tiktok, follow her now! https://www.tiktok.com/@payalforstyle?lang=en. Payal is a mom, Tiktoker, instagrammer and is also four years sober. In this inspiring episode we discuss her journey to go alcohol-free, along with her journey to quit her teaching job, and TikTok fame!Support the showWant to Meditate More? Join our FREE 21-day meditation challenge on our App!https://themindfullifepractice.uscreen.io/zen/21-day-meditation-community-challengeWant to Connect to Community?Join our free Sober Girls Yoga Facebook group.https://www.facebook.com/groups/sobergirlsyoga/Want the latest Sober Girls Yoga Updates?Join our Instagram Channel here. https://ig.me/j/AbZeHVh0bIfKBfi7/Follow Alex on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alexmcrobs/Check Out All Our Programs at:https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/
On this, the 218th episode of the The Darwin Awards podcast, we discuss some of the awe-inspiring ways that people have recently eliminated themselves from the gene pool. These include A guy on a Train TikToking, A Woman with a Surgery Addiction, A showoff zoo Keeper, and a Woman Streaming in a Subway Station. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO DARWIN AWARD PLUS ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-darwin-awards-plus/id1619901000 OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtchcnCiY1yPnehGvoqGxhw CLICKE HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO DARWIN AWARDS PLUS ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sX2CIm9A4ug3R1D6YAb4p?si=652d01bb00bc446c&nd=1 CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@darwin.awards.pod?_t=8h158CrzvzC&_r=1 If you enjoy the episode, CLICK BELOW AND JOIN US ON OUR PATREON for more content! https://www.patreon.com/thedarwinawardspodcastYou can email us at Thedarwinawardspodcast@gmail.comSupport the showSupport the show
Kellen, Sara & Raymond are here today! On today's episode the gang discusses: 1) Hawk Tuah's Podcast Becomes a Meme 2) Zachary Levi SLAMMED For Endosring Trump 3) Donald Trump BLAMED by Director For FAILED 2016 Ghostbusters Movie 4) Gen Z & Millennial Women Are Choosing 'Success Showers' Over Baby Showers 5) TikTok Forced to Issue SAFETY WARNINGS Over Hurricane Videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TikTok Search Ads Campaigns, Video Enhancements for PMAX, & More | Marketing O'Clock Episode 350 This week on Marketing O'Clock, Google's dominance over search ads could be TikToking away, Meta is rUIning their ad platform one senseless change at a time, and advertisers “watching” accounts closely spot a new PMax video setting. Visit us at - https://marketingoclock.com/
We had a LOT to talk about this week. 9 pieces of content. Maybe 8and a half. Multiple final episodes. Complaints about radio interviews. Adam is still making beer. Half Ass Beer Review doesn't take little sips. Legal troubles for saying "Swedish Fish" (Potentially, allegedly). Mixing Chipotle and Skyline. Angry aloe. The burp count makes it's glorious return for maybe the last time EVER. Is Michael "Brings the D" Morgan buying a winery? Would we rather have kids drinking or TikToking? Call the Shift Beers Drunk Line and tell them to make more episodes! 804-445-2337 (804-HI-5-BEER) Our Week 4 NFL Inconsequential Picks of Minor Consequence are in! **The music used in the NFL Deathmatch Challenge is by DonRock the Imposter on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqKSIaE_QE8 @donrocktheimposter912 Week 4: Gnome's Pick: Bengals Marco's Pick: Saints Julia's Pick: The Refs The first person to tag us on social media with what the 3 ingredients were in the Half Ass Beer Review's Espresso Beer-Tini can pick Julia's next NFL Deathmatch Challenge Team! ----- This episode covers the following shows : The Weekly Pint - Ep 230 - This is most certainly NOT a show! Barstool Perspective - 9/20/2024 Half Ass Beer Review (YouTube) - @HalfAssBeerReview - Third Eye Brewing Company Horror Hound Beer Release 2024 The Miami Valley Craft Beer Podcast - S1 Ep 28 - Streetside Brewery Adam Makes Beer - September Q&A Shift Beers - Ep 120 - 4th Anniversary: Last Show Ever Shift Beers - Ep 121 - The Final Last Seltzer Show Ever V3 N/A Edition 55 KRC Radio - New Brewery - Hearth Brewing in Harrison Ohio - https://55krc.iheart.com/featured/brian-thomas-wkrc/content/2024-09-13-new-brewery-hearth-brewing-in-harrison-ohio/ ----- What we drank : Columbus Brewing Co - Festbier Pliny the Elder ----- Episode recorded on 9/24/2024 at our amazing podcast host, Higher Gravity Summit Park! https://highergravitycrafthaus.com/ Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Truth, Beer, and Podsequences are those of the participants alone and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of any entities they may represent. ------ Check out our other podcast where we tell you all about the upcoming Cincy Beer Events! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truthbeerpod Links to everything at http://truthbeerpod.com/ Find us on all the social medias @ TruthBeerPod Email us at TruthBeerPod@gmail.com Subscribe, like, review, and share! Find all of our episodes on your favorite Podcast platform or https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeerPod ! Buy us a pint! If you'd like to support the show, you can do by clicking the "One-Time Donation" link at http://truthbeerpod.com ! If you want exclusive content, check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TruthBeerPod If you'd like to be a show sponsor or even just a segment sponsor, let us know via email or hit us up on social media! ----- We want you to continue to be around to listen to all of our episodes. If you're struggling, please reach out to a friend, family member, co-worker, or mental health professional. If you don't feel comfortable talking to someone you know, please use one of the below resources to talk to someone who wants you around just as much as we do. Call or Text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Chat with someone at 988lifeline.org http://www.988lifeline.org ----- Our Intro, Outro, and most of the "within the episode" music was provided by Gnome Creative. Check out www.GnomeCreative.com for all your audio, video, and imagery needs! @gnome__creative on Instagram @TheGnarlyGnome on Twitter https://thegnarlygnome.com/support http://gnomecreative.com http://instagram.com/gnome__creative http://www.twitter.com/TheGnarlyGnome
What started as the home of song and dance videos is beset by claims of spying by the Chinese government and fears about the mental health of young users. A cybersecurity authority whose company cracked the TikTok code reveals how much data it collects and what it does with it. And, if you've noticed kids behaving differently after too much screen time, public health expert Dr Samantha Marsh explains why in a sobering but must-hear interview. Plus the PM on whether he restricted his kids' access to social media, where he stands on the proposed US TikTok ban and how he's TikToking so furiously around the Beehive if the app's gone from all parliamentary devices.
ON TODAY'S SHOW : Trending in Texas, Can I Get An Amen, DIY disasters, TikToking with the kids, 10-Min-Tune about Harris Co Headlines, Mo vs the crib, & Mo Knows Country!
Quite offseason, but we still have plenty of things to talk about, from fanfest, to Marlins lack of moves, to our TikToking front office. A lot of fun on this episode of Battered Marlins Fans
Hake doesn't know foreign policy. Lame callers' potshots. Immigration point. Death penalty lead to repentance? Extended Aborsh story! The Hake Report, Monday, January 29, 2024 AD TIME STAMPS * (0:00:00) Topics: Immigration, Death Penalty, Aborsh!!* (0:02:47) Hey, guys! Boulder City, NV tee* (0:04:23) Biden got us droned! Trump exploits crisis! -CNN* (0:09:41) KEITH, IL: Biden war against America* (0:14:39) KEITH: No wars under Trump! Ukraine, Afghanistan, Crime* (0:18:40) America gone anyway, but point to what's right* (0:19:17) Supers: Normal white? Hake midwit? CAPTCHA pronounce?* (0:23:50) Supers: Black gals' hair, CJ's call (Lin Yen Chin), Joel built* (0:28:36) WILLIAM, CA: I don't look like Joel; Maze is nasty!* (0:32:03) WILLIAM: Hair, Israel war with Hamas* (0:36:29) WILLIAM: No, Frederick! Nasty beards. Top Ramen. * (0:39:31) FREDERICK: Israel, William, declaring victory* (0:46:15) Tucker: Immigration can be good or bad* (0:51:49) Death Penalty may prompt repentance!* (0:58:11) Soul-Junk - "The Peacemaker" (2000, 1956)* (1:02:15) Supers: Burger King, Noodles/Ramen, Normal white / black?* (1:07:00) Wash Post: Allie Phillips aborsh story* (1:18:59) Wash Post CLIP: Allie Phillips cussing, TikToking* (1:23:51) Hake's conspiracy theory: obstinate lib Doctors!* (1:29:30) Miss Japan is Ukrainian?! Karolina Shiino * (1:31:50) MR PINK: Pro-life rally report; Echo chamber * (1:40:07) Oops more Allie Phillips/WaPo: JUSTIN PEARSON* (1:47:19) Super: Will you say "not normal blacks"? * (1:49:51) No Megyn Kelly/Actress beef. Joel Friday next! Sean later? * (1:51:13) Menomena - "Cough Coughing" (2003, I Am the Fun Blame Monster)CLIPS | Mon 1-29-24Theory: Obstinate Liberal Doctors Purposely Don't Function (Aborsh) (5-min) YouTube | Rumble Death Penalty: Repentance vs Mama Libs Saving You (5-min) YouTube | Rumble Hake is live M-F 9-11 AM PT (11-1 CT / 12-2 ET) Call-in 1-888-775-3773 (Also see Hake News on The Jesse Lee Peterson Show) https://www.thehakereport.com/show BLOG https://www.thehakereport.com/blog/2024/1/29/the-hake-report-mon-1-29-24 PODCAST / Substack VIDEO YouTube | Rumble* | Facebook | X | BitChute | Odysee* PODCAST Substack | Apple | Spotify | Castbox | Podcast Addict *SUPER CHAT on platforms* above or BuyMeACoffee, etc. SHOP Teespring || All My Links JLP Network: JLP | Church | TFS | Nick | Joel Get full access to HAKE at thehakereport.substack.com/subscribe
Welcome aboard Episode 20! Join the guys and our guest Damo as they get chatting about how he got into TikToking and of course, a couple of fishing yarns including a stuff up from captain Nugget himself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are living in a time where we have access to high reward, high dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, social media, news, video games, sports, gambling, shopping, texting, sexting, streaming, YouTubing, Instagramming, tweeting , TikToking... Our smartphones act as hypodermic needles giving us dopamine hits nonstop. On this episode of N&H, our special guest Dr. Anna Lembke joins us to talk about her book "Dopamine Nation, Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence." Dr. Lembke is the medical director of Stanford Addiction Medicine, program director for the Stanford Addiction Medicine fellowship, and Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. She is the recipient of numerous awards for outstanding research in mental illness, for excellence in teaching, and for clinical innovation in treatment. This episode is sponsored by Rogue Nurse Media Empowering Nurses and Patients to tell their stories. Throw us some bucks, and help support our cause! Venmo: @Nurses-Hypo or PayPal paypal.me/eproguenursemedia Need consulting or have questions: nursesandhypochondriacs@gmail.com Give us a 5 star rating on apple podcasts. Nurses get 1.0 CE's go to and fill out survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NK7G6T6 For The Well Written Nurse Writing and Storytelling classes go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-your-story-part-1-detox-intro-to-writing-and-storytelling-tickets-94768506153 Join our email newsletter http://mailchi.mp/f134561374e9/rogue-nurse-media-501c3-newsletter-empowering-nurses-and-patients-to-tell-their-stories
Mark Schlereth, 3 time Super Bowl champion/former Denver Bronco/analyst for FOX Sports/host for Denversports.com… Is like Jake Gyllenhaal and can't quit me. That comparison sounds a lot more graphic than the truth of the story.Dolly Parton was promoting her rock album, RockStar, when she said she'd prefer to die on stage.Chelsea Gotta of Pella, Iowa - found that $25k treasure in Utah that we talked about last week. They way she said she found wasn't as funny as they way I hope she found it.Police may have found new evidence in the Tupac Shakur murder case from back in 1996.Rapid Fire through the meaningless headlines:I was a weak priest until a madwoman attacked me at the altar— now I'm the 'Hulk'Thousands of infamous 'penis fish' wash ashore after heavy stormsI went to a birthday dinner — and fought over splitting the $4.6K billI was fired for TikToking on the job — now I earn six figures as a life coach‘Human-sized' bat terrifies social media users: ‘So scared'Enormous, 'highly venomous' sea snake washes up on foreign beach, terrifying localsI'm a mortician — here's what we do with breast implants after someone diesI have a foolproof way to get free drinks from men: 'Definitely a little f - - ked up'I'm a toe-wrestling world champ — I had my toenails removed to compete
Joined by Oxie of XP Waste we talk about working with the Zoomer generation, Tiktoking on ADHD, the joys of Questing Skilling and Maxing, Deaman: Apocalypse, and the leadup to Desert Treasure 2 with plenty of Tangents thrown inbetween to keep us occupied for a (nearly) 4 hour episode! Graceful Torva - https://www.reddit.com/r/2007scape/comments/14zkhdt/the_real_torva_redesign_we_can_all_agree_we_need/ The Sand Game - https://dan-ball.jp/en/javagame/dust/ Grab a Cup of Tea, Coffee or Potion and kick back while AGuyNamedSparre and Birdfacts® talk about their favorite game: Old School Runescape. Each Week we'll talk the latest in OSRS news and ramble on about our own journey through the world of Gielinor. Find XP Waste On Twitter - https://twitter.com/xpwastepodcast Or anywhere else - https://linktr.ee/Xpwastepodcast Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GuthixRest Follow us on our twitter: https://twitter.com/GuthixRestPod Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/UjwXxQzpqc Support us Via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GuthixRest Donate to Fuel Sparre's Coffee addiction (and get us better audio equipment): https://ko-fi.com/guthixrest You can find Sparre here: https://twitter.com/AGuyNamedSparre You can find birdfacts® nowhere! (yet) Please direct any feedback, comments, or discussion over to our twitter page or the Discord.
For the first time EVER... Funeral Babe goes on a podcast! And wouldn't ya know it, its on The Mortuary Show! Find alllllll about her life, TikToking, prep room craze, & documenting funeral life! ----- Mortuary Marketing Increase your funeral home's business! Guaranteed to get you more death calls. Check it out. Want to start today? Email: conor@mortuary-marketing.com ----- Want more of the Mortuary Show? Follow our social medias: Instagram TikTok Facebook ----- Show Notes: (08:12) – Cosmetics from the Funeral Babe. (20:42) – Everyday life for a Toker. (32:34) – Dealing with misunderstandings. (43:27) – Prayer cards from above.
Our fifth SOUND OFF episode!When Shannon and Vanessa see something that doesn't make any sense or mistakes companies are making in the wedding industry, they get excited to chat about it.This month's SOUND OFF is called Stop being a Pussy- Just start TikToking and in this episode, they are sitting down with Megan Culkin of Magnolia Collective to discuss why you should be TikToking to grow your wedding business. https://www.idomagnolia.com/teamTikTok- @magnolia.collectiveFor BTS between episodes: follow us on Instagram: @theweddingsassholesRate, Review, Follow and Share this episode with a friend! Thank you to our show producer and sponsor Sol Rise Entertainment. For all of your music entertainment needs please visit them at Sol Rise Entertainment - DJs - Live Music - Orlando (solrisellc.com)Need help? Email co-hosts Shannon Tarrant & Vanessa Negron at TheWeddingSass@gmail.com
Hi everyone! Will and Kristin here! We had a LOT of fun on our last Patreon livestream and really wanted to share the experience everyone else. Enjoy! (just don't tell our producers) Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you binge podcasts: https://apple.co/3uPKA68 New episodes every Tuesday! Can't wait? Join us on Patreon for early access, exclusive shows, livestream hangouts, and MUCH more! www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken Watch More Episodes – Playlist Link We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Email: knockknockhi@human-content.com Website: www.glaucomflecken.com/podcast — Today's episode is brought to you by the Nuance Dragon Ambient Experience (DAX). It's like having a virtual Jonathan in your pocket. If you would like to learn more about DAX, check out http://nuance.com/discoverDAX and ask your provider for the DAX experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey Guys! Welcome back to the I'm not Lucky, Im Blessed Podcast, a platform celebrating the stories and accomplishments of dreamers and underdogs. Whether you are an entrepreneur, athlete, artist or just someone with an inspirational story to tell, we want to hear from you. Our goal is to tell the stories of everyday people who have overcome adversity and have achieved their goals despite the odds. Our guest today is TikTok influencer by the name Dani. Dani just like everyone of us started off working a regular 9-5 job, while posting TikTok on the side. After a wile, her parents she became a full time content creator with the full support of her parents and that was how Dani made TikToking her full time job. However, it didnt end there for Dani, life threw a lot of curve balls her way but Dani made it all through without giving up. Listen and be inspired!
The social media app has been banned from all parliamentary phones. Adam and Chris are joined by the former conservative leader, Sir Iain Duncan Smith, who explains why he thinks TikTok should be banned on ministers' personal phones. He also gives his reaction to Boris Johnson's evidence to MPs on Partygate. Tony Schumacher, Screen Writer for the Bafta nominated TV police drama ‘The Responder', shares how the series was inspired by his own experiences as a police officer. And, has Chris Mason managed to complete his challenge from Anneka Rice? Listen to find out! Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason and was made by Cordelia Hemming with Cat Farnsworth and Chris Flynn. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
Award-winning USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brighton Walsh spent a decade as a professional photographer before taking her storytelling in a different direction and reconnecting with her first love—writing. After getting a publishing deal Brighton went on to become a hybrid author and is now mainly indie. She started on TikTok in January 2022 and used mainly page flips back then and went viral immediately. She has since developed her own brand of TIKTOKing which continues to impress. Today she brings you plenty of tips and tricks to start you off on the right foot.
Award-winning USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brighton Walsh spent a decade as a professional photographer before taking her storytelling in a different direction and reconnecting with her first love—writing. After getting a publishing deal Brighton went on to become a hybrid author and is now mainly indie. She started on TikTok in January 2022 and used mainly page flips back then and went viral immediately. She has since developed her own brand of TIKTOKing which continues to impress. Today she brings you plenty of tips and tricks to start you off on the right foot.
The latest episode of Localogy's “This Week in Local” podcast explores two topics that were top of mind for Localogy analysts Mike Boland and Charles Laughlin. Mike looked at new measures from TikTok to make it easier for creators, including small businesses, to build compelling TikToks. Specifically by introducing a new sound library that makes it much easier to add sound effects, music, voiceovers, and more. Mike sees this as part of TikTok's broader efforts to make TikToking easier for small businesses. Charles then brought up the emergence of decentralized social networks. This is a trend popular with web3 enthusiasts and free-speech absolutists. The analysts doubt that these platforms, led by Nostr, will have the legs to take on big social, e.g., Meta, Twitter, Snap, etc. Mike even offered up a comparison to George Orwell's Animal Farm. Episode 12 of This Week in Local is sponsored by Localogy's L23 Conference, April 17-19 in Coronado Bay, California. Visit Localogy.com to learn more.
Episode 55 of The 2 Girls 1 Bong podcast. In this week's new 2G1B episode, MacDizzle and Joya dive straight into the current Megan Thee Stallion trial involving Megan, Canadian rapper Tory Lanez, Kelsey Harris and Kylie Jenner. The girls discuss TikToking families and how scary it can be having a TikTok as a child. MacDizzle shares another great experimental story involving a group of boys and a group of girls they put in separate houses to see how each group would do alone in the house with just the children. The girls end the episode answering this weeks #Ask2G1B question. Download and update your Weedtube app so you can join in on the new Pipeline and ask #Ask2g1b a text like or video question!! Mac and Joya will pick one question at the end of every episode to include in the podcast! Podcast discussed in episode: Let's Chat About Being A Dominatrix! You can now listen to Two Girls One Bong on Podcast Streaming Services! Watch Two Girls One Bong Video Episodes ONLY on WeedTube! Starring: Macdizzle420: @macdizzle4200 Joya G: @thejoyag Produced by: Arend Richard and DopeDev Follow 2G1B on TikTok now: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdk4Q3uU/
Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Hello and welcome to DTC Podcast; I'm Eric Dyck Today we're getting cozy with Yuki Kinoshita, the creator, and co-founder of Plufl, the dog bed for humans… Have you ever just looked at your dog snuggled up in its bed and thought…that should be me!? Yuki did, since then they've done 7 figures in presales, 11xed Kickstarter Goal by raising $290,000 USD in 30 days, garnered 20M Views & 5M likes on TikTok, and had their product featured on the Tonight Show, Good Morning America, the New York Post, Fox News, the Dodo, and many more https://Plufl.com You'll hear Yuki's recipe for building in public and how it's resulted in 7 figures without ads and before shipping a product. Along with Yuki's Shark Tank Experience, how he's leveraging it after the fact, and why Kevin O'Leary might just be the nicest shark? This podcast is a reminder that you don't always have to let sleeping dogs lay…sometimes you have to steal their bed…. On with the show! Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Advertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertise Work with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouse Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletter Watch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video
Tarek Madany Mamlouk is all about tech content.From hour-long multi-host podcasts through snappy YouTube explainers to TikToks, he has it all covered.What are the different demands of each format? How do you repurpose content from audio to video and vice versa? When will it work as is and when will the recording need to be adapted to the different medium?Join Tarek and me for our lively conversation about tech content creation.You can find Tarek's podcasts The Innovation Engineer at tie-pod.com and Tech Review at techreview.axelspringer.com.–I release this podcast as a video too! Watch here.I recorded this podcast using Riverside because it's a brilliant way to record high-quality audio and video. This is an affiliate link, so if you're interested in using Riverside to record your own podcasts, I'd be forever grateful if you'd click here to check it out and support my podcasting at the same time!Kootenay Village Ventures Inc.
In this fun past episode of V Interesting, V chats with Hank Green, the founder of VidCon and a true Renaissance man. Hank is a familiar voice to everyone who watched Crash Course educational YouTube videos in school, and he's also well known for energizing a brigade of Nerdfighters, vlogging with his brother, writing books, and TikToking up a storm. Hank, who's been a content machine since the early 90s, talks about his successful online journey of making science less boring and more accessible. He shares what determines how much you make on social media platforms, and addresses how he's filled gaps within the industry that allow video creators to connect and develop relationships. Plus, answers to pressing science questions like why humans have butt hair! Follow Hank Green on Twitter and Instagram at @HankGreen Keep up with V on TikTok at @underthedesknews and on Twitter at @VitusSpehar. And stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Spencer & Vogue, it's our 100th episode! Vogue's got the flu jab, and is considering taking the moles off her face, Spen's been TikToking, the pair have been trying to get a table at their fave brunch spot, we're chatting couples Halloween outfits, Spen's penchant for nuns and playing cock and ball.Remember, if you want to get involved you can:Email us at Spencerandvoguepod@gmail.com OR find us on socials @voguewilliams @spencermatthewsListen and subscribe to Spencer and Vogue on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts.
On this episode, I share a recap of our vacation to Asheville, North Carolina, not seeing any ghosts, the massive Biltmore estate, salt bath on mushrooms, people getting fired for TikToking, and the “offensive” thumbs up emoji. —————————————————————— Listen on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rated-g/id1508082438 Listen on Google Podcast https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubWVzc3kuZm0vYXBpL3Nob3cvNjQwMy9yc3M?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ9sEGahgKEwiA4cH5q5v0AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQgwI Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/18puDf1liUic8rYyZxuYzB Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/GSaK9xL2Vbw —————————————————————— For more ART OF G TERADO—————————————————————— Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/artofgterado/ Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ArtofGTerado Shop Online https://linktr.ee/artofgterado —————————————————————— Thanks for tuning in!
On this episode, I share a recap of our vacation to Asheville, North Carolina, not seeing any ghosts, the massive Biltmore estate, salt bath on mushrooms, people getting fired for TikToking, and the “offensive” thumbs up emoji. —————————————————————— Listen on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rated-g/id1508082438 Listen on Google Podcast https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubWVzc3kuZm0vYXBpL3Nob3cvNjQwMy9yc3M?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ9sEGahgKEwiA4cH5q5v0AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQgwI Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/18puDf1liUic8rYyZxuYzB Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/GSaK9xL2Vbw —————————————————————— For more ART OF G TERADO—————————————————————— Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/artofgterado/ Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ArtofGTerado Shop Online https://linktr.ee/artofgterado —————————————————————— Thanks for tuning in!
One of the largest supermarket chains in the country wants to eat its competition. Today, Kroger announced a deal to buy Albertsons. Guest host Sabri Ben-Achour talks about what it might mean for your grocery bill and the food delivery industry. Plus, what we know about Germany’s decision to buy natural gas from Russia months before the invasion of Ukraine. And we’ll play a round of Half Full/Half Empty. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Germany Saw No Risk in Russian Gas, Declassified Report Reveals” from Bloomberg Tweet thread about Sen. Patrick Leahy’s memoir “How would a Kroger-Albertsons merger change grocery prices?” form Marketplace “COVID-19 Vaccination Rates And New COVID-19 Boosters” from Kaiser Family Foundation “Did Mark Zuckerberg's little dance actually show us real metaverse legs?” from The Verge “Kodak is Hiring Film Technicians: ‘We Cannot Keep Up with Demand'” from PetaPixle “Big Tech employees are TikToking on the job — and their bosses don't always like it” from The Verge “Netflix launching ad-supported tier in U.S. on Nov 3 for $6.99” from Axios If you've got a question for the hosts, leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART. You can also send an email to makemesmart@marketplace.org
One of the largest supermarket chains in the country wants to eat its competition. Today, Kroger announced a deal to buy Albertsons. Guest host Sabri Ben-Achour talks about what it might mean for your grocery bill and the food delivery industry. Plus, what we know about Germany’s decision to buy natural gas from Russia months before the invasion of Ukraine. And we’ll play a round of Half Full/Half Empty. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Germany Saw No Risk in Russian Gas, Declassified Report Reveals” from Bloomberg Tweet thread about Sen. Patrick Leahy’s memoir “How would a Kroger-Albertsons merger change grocery prices?” form Marketplace “COVID-19 Vaccination Rates And New COVID-19 Boosters” from Kaiser Family Foundation “Did Mark Zuckerberg's little dance actually show us real metaverse legs?” from The Verge “Kodak is Hiring Film Technicians: ‘We Cannot Keep Up with Demand'” from PetaPixle “Big Tech employees are TikToking on the job — and their bosses don't always like it” from The Verge “Netflix launching ad-supported tier in U.S. on Nov 3 for $6.99” from Axios If you've got a question for the hosts, leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART. You can also send an email to makemesmart@marketplace.org
Aloha! This week I am bringing you a fun episode featuring my friend Maddy, whom I met on TikTok. Maddy and I discuss being millennials, TikTok, gender expression and more. I really enjoyed this episode. Connect with Maddy: TikTok | Instagram This podcast is unofficially sponsored by Forbidden Bingo. ForbiddenBingo.com, hosted by DJ Rockstar Aaron is the MOST FUN you will have playing bingo after dark. Check it out with me every Thursday at 7 Pacific /8 Mountain /9 Central /10 Eastern - You can also play in person. Check out the site for details. Free to play virtually, and tips are encouraged! Do you love Disney? If your answer is yes, please visit my friend Mario's brand: DiamondInTheRoughClothing.space Enter code PDKMO at Checkout to receive 15% off your order. FYI: Enjoy 15% off from Dash of Pep. Visit DashOfPep.com and enter promo code PDKMO at checkout for 15% off. WE HAVE MERCH! Courtesy of Yay! GraphicDesign, and our second-ever guest, Lara! Thank you! Find it on our website, and live your 90s fantasy with me. wwww.pleasedontkickmeout.com/shop If you would like to be a future guest, please reach out to us at wwww.pleasedontkickmeout.com, or via social media at one of the links below! Facebook: http://facebook.com/PDKMOPodcast I Instagram: http://instagram.com/pleasedontkickmeout If you like this episode, please rate us on whatever platform you listened to it. Your support means the world! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/please-dont-kick-me-out/message
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Libra synergy engaged! August's creative powerhouses and fellow Libras Neddy and Ruby are on today's episode talking about their personal and professional evolution of the normalization of periods–specifically their own…on social media. Working for a company like August has pushed them well past what they assumed their comfort zones to be, but it didn't start out that way–it's been a lot of awkward TikToking from semi-public areas, but the journey has rewarded them in ways they never could have imagined. LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/HA9mmueUSqCCy5ap7 Join the Inner Cycle community to submit your question and it could be picked for the next episode! GO HERE: https://app.genevachat.com/invite/0f355b9e-b373-43ac-a8df-b843b3d6c433?n=1 Hosts: Nadya Okamoto, Sam De La Cruz, and Nadya (Neddy) Eddy Collaboration: August Co Executive Producers: Brittany Temple & Adell Coleman Editor: Jennifer Brown Distribution: DCP Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Let me tell you all about what I've ditched in my business, leveling the good & the bad of social media, falling in love with TikTok, manifesting my way to the top as a NYT #1 best-selling author and choosing to find peace in this new season of life. I'll do my best to never take a 2.5 month break again, I promise. But in another very real sense… no promises. Shop Limited Edition PrintsShop The Way Betterment Guide Instagram saviors email hello@allisonjamesco.com or temaallisonjames@gmail.com Contact us teamallisonjames@gmail.com Follow Allison on Instagram and TikTok @the.allisonjames Theme music by The Brook & The Bluff SUBSCRIBE and leave a rating if this show spoke to you! We greatly appreciate your support.
ABOUT THE EPISODEThe latest Disney+ project from Marvel Studios, Ms. Marvel, premiered June 8th, 2022, and its final episode of the season was released on July 13th. The story follows Kamala Khan, a high school Pakistani Muslim girl from Jersey City who discovers her own superpowers and herself along the way. Sean is joined by fellow MCU fan and TikToker Maria Akhtar to give their thoughts and review of the show. In this episode, they go over:their overall thoughts on the showthe role of Kamala's identitythe strongest and weakest points of the story development in the showBruno as an aspirational characterthe relationship between Kamala and her familyThe episode finale and what it means for the future of the MCURESOURCES & LINKSEpisode Page: “SHOW REVIEW: 'Ms. Marvel' With Maria Akhtar”Ms. Marvel on Disney+Maria Akhtar's social media accountsTikTok: @CallMeByThisNameMariaInstagram: @MariaWatchesEverythingOur Review Blog Of Films, TVs, And ComicsThe Captioned Life Show websiteABOUT THE GUESTMaria Akhtar is a medical student who is deeply invested in all the fandoms, a Film enthusiast, and television is her whole personality. She started TikToking because her friends and family were tired of hearing all of her over-analyzing, so just started content creating this year. She loves theorizing and breaking down all the tv she watches, especially sitcoms, and dissecting and comparing fandoms has become a passion project, and getting into the MCU tv series combines both topics that bring her joy! On TikTok she goes by the handle @CallMeByThisNameMaria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ken Plume has a chat with actor Toks Olagundoye, about secrecy, tea-timing, boarding school, doc panic, heritage, Norwegian family, salmon butter, instant joy, industry Tea-casting, Middle Islanders, booze sheds, hair, executive lawyers, television mothers, preparation, stunts, DuckTales, uptight hippies, TikToking, and more.
VidCon is this week, and V is there -- along with every other creator on the Internet. So this week they are chatting with Hank Green, the founder of VidCon, who is a familiar voice to those who remember watching Crash Course educational YouTube videos in school and also is well known for energizing a brigade of Nerdfighters, vlogging with his brother, writing books, and TikToking up a storm. Hank, who's been a content machine since the early 90s, talks about his successful online journey of making science less boring and more accessible. He shares what determines how much you make on social media platforms, and addresses how he's filled gaps within the industry that allow video creators to connect and develop relationships. Plus, answers to pressing science questions like why humans have butt hair! Follow Hank Green on Twitter and Instagram at @HankGreen Keep up with V on TikTok at @underthedesknews and on Twitter at @VitusSpehar. And stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bay area artist Rexx Life Raj (real name Faraji Omar Wrightz) is in album mode with “Blue Hour” set to drop soon. The new album is his most personal yet. It was largely recorded after his mother passed away and before his father did too — which was within a three-month span of each other during 2021. The personal grief of both losses influenced the sounds of the new music. While recording this music was one way Raj coped with his grief, he also wants the album to do the same for others going through similar pains in their own lives. The deeper purpose behind Blue Hour is to create a safe space to talk about grief, especially amongst black men, where the topic of mental health can fly under the radar. Raj wants Blue Hour to honor his parents, who instilled in him an entrepreneurial spirit from an early age. The album will be his fifth — all released independently. A tour will follow later this year too. For a closer look at Raj's process behind his art, listen to our full interview. Here's everything we covered:[3:03] Bay Area's Influence On Raj's Music[4:51] Rexx's Entrepreneurship Spirit Stems From Parents[7:07] Did Rex Ever Consider Taking A Record Label Deal?[8:13] The TikTok Effect On Artists (Pros & Cons)[11:25] Content Strategy For Raj's Newest Album [14:25] Why Grief Is Such A Big Theme In Rex's Music[17:40] How Raj Is Coping With The Loss Of His Parents[24:10] Personal Goals For The Upcoming Album[25:53] Post-Album Tour Plans[30:40] How Tapped In Is Raj To Local Tech Scene?[32:42] E-40's Entrepreneurship Skills[36:37] What Is Raj Most Excited About?Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SoundCloud | Stitcher | Overcast | Amazon | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSSHost: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, trapital.coGuests: Rexx Life Raj, @rexxliferaj This episode was brought to you by Highlight. Build the community of your dreams on the blockchain. The new company is backed by leading investors like Haun Ventures, Thirty Five Ventures (“35V”), and more. Learn more at highlight.xyz Enjoy this podcast? Rate and review the podcast here! ratethispodcast.com/trapital Trapital is home for the business of hip-hop. Gain the latest insights from hip-hop's biggest players by reading Trapital's free weekly memo. TRANSCRIPTION[00:00:00] Rexx Life Raj: When it comes to numbers, like, you can buy followers, you can buy comments, you can buy likes, but a lot of people will tune in for the spectacle, you know what I'm saying? Like, it's a lot of followers who are just like there for the show. Like, you're really good on the internet so we just want to watch you on the internet.[00:00:15] Rexx Life Raj: But it never translates to anything real. It's like, that's why looking at engagement is such a big thing. Like, I'll look into followers, but then I'll look at how many comments, like, I'll be looking at that kind of shit. Like, how many comments you got? Like, how many people are really tapped in? What's the engagement like on all platforms? 'Cause that's how you can really tell[00:00:39] Dan Runcie: Hey, welcome to the Trapital podcast. I'm your host and the founder of Trapital, Dan Runcie. This podcast is your place to gain insights from executives in music, media, entertainment, and more who are taking hip-hop culture to the next level.[00:00:59] Dan Runcie: Today's guest is Rexx Life Raj. He's a Bay Area artist known for the Father Figure trilogy and his upcoming album, The Blue Hour. In this episode, Raj and I talked a lot about the inspiration for this album and what brought him up to this point? Raj, unfortunately, lost both of his parents in the past year so one of the big focuses for this album was grief.[00:01:21] Dan Runcie: What are the things that Raj had done to process that, him being able to navigate that and some of the coping things that he had done over the year and how that prepared him to be in the mode to create this album. So we talked about the process for that. And we also talked about some of the things he's done to market and push the album.[00:01:38] Dan Runcie: He has a blog, he has a trailer, and being able to truly document the process. So we talk about some of that balance that a lot of artists have between the marketing they need to do in the actual product that they need to put out and share with their fans. We talked about that and we also talked about how that relates to TikTok.[00:01:57] Dan Runcie: TikTok has been one of the growing debates with a lot of artists in terms of how they put their content out there and record labels wanting to push them to do things, but Raj is in a different position. He isn't signed to a record label. He is independent. He still does distribution through EMPIRE. So we talked about that decision as well and how he looks at some of the broader trends, whether it's TikTok or, thinking more broadly, he does have a tour coming up as well to promote the album.[00:02:24] Dan Runcie: So we talked a little bit about what it's like doing festivals versus doing tours yourself. And this was a really good episode. I think a lot of the independent artists will appreciate this. A lot of the independent creators will appreciate this as well because a lot of you are taking a more bootstrapped approach.[00:02:42] Dan Runcie: You know, it's going to be a longer game, but a lot of the decisions you make need to line up with this strategy and Raj to someone that's doing it on a successful level. So I hope you enjoy this chat. Here's my conversation with Rex life, Raj. All right, today we got the one and only Bay Area native Rexx Life Raj here. How are you doing, man? [00:03:00] Rexx Life Raj: Yeah. I can't complain. How are you doing?[00:03:03] Dan Runcie: I'm good. I'm good. I'm excited for this. And it's good to talk to the artists that are from here, and especially you because you have always had the Bay Area such a clear and prominent focus in your music and your music videos. And I really feel like it's a character in your art in a lot of ways. Can you talk a little bit about the influence Bay Area has and how it shapes what you put out? [00:03:25] Rexx Life Raj: Yeah, man. I think that the Bay Area is just like such an influential place and you see it in terms of just the way, like our lingo spreads, that the sound of the music spreads, you know, the dancing that comes from here, everything is so like cultural and impactful that I feel like if you're from here, it just comes out of you without even trying. Because you know, people always tell me,[00:03:45] Rexx Life Raj: like, they get that from me and I don't even be trying. It's just like who I am. So I think the Bay Area is tight 'cause it's like a blend of so many different people, but at the cooler of the culture, everybody HiFi for real, you know what I'm saying? And that's really what it is, you know. So, yeah, I love the Bay Area, man. [00:04:01] Dan Runcie: Yeah. It's like not everyone needs to do HiFi straight up music, but I feel like you kind of find your own spin on that, right? Like, you can see the origins, but you took it in your own direction. [00:04:10] Rexx Life Raj: Yeah, it was like, I think that's what's dope about art is that like, to me, art is people living in this life and taking these experiences and it goes through your filter and it comes out how it comes out. You know what I'm saying? So I took an artist of life around me and this is how it comes out. But I think you could still feel like the Bay Area in it just 'cause, you know, this is who I am and where I'm from. [00:04:31] Dan Runcie: Yeah, for sure. And I think, too, looking at your background, I know that your father was a big influence. Not just in your music, but also how you approach your career as someone that owned businesses and I feel like I see a similar thread with how you've went about the business side of music, especially as an independent artist.[00:04:51] Rexx Life Raj: Yeah, for sure. Like, like you said, my dad was an entrepreneur since I was born. I think he had, like, he worked at Coca-Cola up until I think a couple of years before I was born. And then after that, it was pure, like, entrepreneurship. He got tired of working for people. He wanted to set his own schedule and kind of just be in control of his own destiny.[00:05:09] Rexx Life Raj: So that's all, I really know, like my mom worked at Cal up until I was like three or four, but then she started fully working with my dad in the business. So it was kind of like where I come from. I don't even really know what it feels like to work a job. Like, I worked for a summer job while I was in college, but everything I know is kind of like building it from the ground up, building it from scratch and, you know, nurturing it and watching it grow.[00:05:32] Rexx Life Raj: And it's kind of what I do in every avenue in like in music, in the brands I have outside of music and just kind of all I know. [00:05:38] Dan Runcie: Right. And I know with that path that takes a lot of patience and likely a lot more patience than you're seeing from some of your peers that may be doing other things, whether it's with major labels or others.[00:05:48] Dan Runcie: And I can speak to that too, from running a bootstrap business and just seeing how it is with others that are going a different path. But how has that been from your perspective? Just balancing obviously the patience, but knowing the long-term outcome that's on the other side.[00:06:04] Rexx Life Raj: Yeah, man. I think it's just something that's kind of ingrained in me from, you know, seeing my parents 'cause they had that business for like 30 years and with was so many ebbs and flows in the business, but just knowing, like, it's something sustainable that's going to carry you for the rest of your life. It puts a different perspective on it. And also it's like, I come from a football background and I was the o lineman.[00:06:26] Rexx Life Raj: I'm used to not getting, like, no shine and no glory and just putting in the work, you know what I'm saying? It's kind of what I come from. So I feel like it's like that with music and for me, and you could probably relate when you doing something like this, it don't feel like work. You know, you're just having fun.[00:06:41] Rexx Life Raj: So I'm not looking at it like, oh, this is hard. This is tedious. It's like, nah, you're, you're building something. It's a blessing, bro. I get to build something from scratch that people resonate with, you know what I'm saying? And it's like, people are finding value and meaning in it. So it becomes like, even more purposeful for me. So I was just like, bro, I'm blessed, bro. I can't complain about too much. [00:07:00] Dan Runcie: Was there ever a point that you did consider doing a more traditional record label deal? [00:07:07] Rexx Life Raj: Not really. I mean, we, I want to say a few years ago we took a few meetings with some bigger record labels, but I think my situation with EMPIRE, for me personally, is just, you know, it's ideal, you know? 'Cause I can move out when I want to move. I can kind of do what I want to do. There's no restrictions on me. You know, you hear stories about the majors. You're on a schedule, or you're shelved, or you can put out something. People have been waiting for, like, a year to put out music and, you know, it's such a big system that people get lost in it, you know what I'm saying? You're just banking on having somebody in a building that's rocking with you and you hear stories about those people leaving and now you just kind of, you know, up in the air. So it's like, you hear a lot of weird stories, but for me, the situation I'm in is just, it's solid. I can't, I can't speak on what happens down the road or if it makes sense, maybe it don't makes sense then, but for right now, it's like, what I have is pretty tight.[00:08:00] Dan Runcie: I hear you on the weird stories. The one I keep hearing right now is people talking about the labels, trying to make them put out TikToks, right? Label wants them to put out a TikTok before they released the track, before they released the album. What do you think about that? [00:08:13] Rexx Life Raj: It's interesting, but I think about that a lot. It really makes me sad, you know what I'm saying? Like, when I really think about, like, but it makes me sad cause it's, like, if you're an artist and you don't want to do that, and that's kind of, like, 'cause some people have that persona and personality where it plays into that, you know, they're good at the internet.[00:08:30] Rexx Life Raj: Some artists are really good at the internet, but I feel bad for the artists who just want to make music. And now they feel like they have to do Tiktok and be less organic and it don't feel right. Like, to me, that's not tight, but at the same time, it's a platform that's enabling so many up-and-coming creators because the algorithm over there is crazy.[00:08:49] Rexx Life Raj: Like, I remember when I first got on TikTok, I had, like, 50, 70 followers who just followed me over to TikTok, but I will post things and they will go, like, fake viral, like 30,000 views, 40,000 when I only have 50 followers. So I'm like, it's a game that you have to play. Like, you can go over there and bullshit and fake go viral by accident, you know what I'm saying? But it's kinda like, it's kind of contingent upon the artists, but I see, you know, it needs encouragement on both sides., [00:09:16] Dan Runcie: Yeah. And I think we're also still just so early that we're likely going to see more types of content that can be put out when someone puts out a TikTok, right? Because I feel like when it started, it was people doing these dances that are just in this like vertical screen.[00:09:32] Dan Runcie: But, all right. They've expanded the timeframe. Like, it doesn't have to look like that. It reminds me of, like, when MTV first came out, you started to hear a little bit of that, right? Everyone thought it was just going to make people to these, like, phonies that just did these, like, Milli Vanilli dances and stuff like that, but then it, then it evolved. So I feel like that could still happen, right? Just 'cause like you said, the reach is so massive.[00:09:55] Rexx Life Raj: Yeah. No, I think it's happening right now because I feel like from what I've learned in my experience is that fans, like, people who are fans of you are, who are becoming fans of you actually want to know you. And I feel like, you know, with TikTok, it's a place where you could be, you could be dancing and viral and all that, but you can really be personal and show people behind the scenes, like, I look like a LaRussell out of Vallejo. And he's really good at, like, at the internet period, but like, he's not really TikToking like playing a game, he's just getting on there and rapping, you know what I'm saying?[00:10:28] Rexx Life Raj: And people are receptive to that 'cause there's a whole demographic who just want to hear people rap. So I think it's really about finding like a little niche, something that's comfortable for you, and understanding that, like, you're not making content for everybody in the world. You're making content for your people and finding your people. And like I said, knowing what's comfortable with you and you can win for sure. [00:10:48] Dan Runcie: Yeah. And I agree with that, and that's a good example of that, right? Like, I was just reading an article, I was talking about, yeah, the platform's maturing and it's going to be more niches and the more niches, yeah, the less people that are going to want to see these standard TikTok dances, more people are going to want to see bars.[00:11:04] Dan Runcie: They're going to want to see people wrap. So that's a good point there. Shifting gears though, I want to talk a little bit more about your album, The Blue Hour and what you have coming up. You have the trailer for it. You got the vlog. I really like how you've built up and had the rollout for it. Can you talk to me about the strategy or the plan for how you want it to execute that all?[00:11:25] Rexx Life Raj: Yeah, for me at this point, bro, cause I just understand like, everything is about content and it kind of goes back to what we were talking about with TikTok. Content is king, you know what I'm saying? And for me it's just, I want it to have as much content as possible. So I had the cameraman, you know, my boy filming all these sessions. And then, anytime I'll have a show, I have somebody film it or anytime I have ideas, it's, like, let's try to do this idea, you know what I'm saying? 'Cause the more content you have the better. And so it's just literally when I went into it, it's just like, bro, follow me with the camera and just get everything.[00:11:59] Rexx Life Raj: Then it'll be shit in here that we could just slowly roll out and turn into a vlog. And then turn it into a documentary, like I'm actually shooting a real documentary right now that we're starting to drop trailers for, but it's just like, anytime there's a camera, turn it on, you know? 'Cause you could choose whether to put it on or put it out, you know what I'm saying? It's like, it's not like you have to put it out, but people want to see the process, like they want to hear the music, of course, but people want to see the process. They want to see how you create. They want to see the thinking behind it. They want to see who you're collaborating with.[00:12:29] Rexx Life Raj: It just makes that connection to your fans I think that much stronger. So it's like when me, I'm just trying to involve them in as much of the process and my thinking as possible to really, you know, make them connect as much as possible. [00:12:41] Dan Runcie: That makes sense. Do you ever feel any tension with that approach? Because I know I've heard from other artists where they feel like when the cameras are out, they need to do this stuff. It makes them feel like they're more of a marketer than they are an artist. And obviously, it's a combination of both. But how was that for you? Especially as, you know, you want to be in album mode, you know, you obviously have a concept that you want to be able to do purely from an artistic person.[00:13:04] Rexx Life Raj: Yeah, I don't really have that problem, right? And it might be, 'cause I did have the camera on me at this point for a while. You know what I'm saying? Like, I've always had people following me with cameras, but also it's like, I think, you know, if you have a good videographer, they're not all in your face with the camera, like they might ask you questions every now and then.[00:13:20] Rexx Life Raj: But the people I work with, they're planning the cut. You know what I'm saying? It's like, they're almost not even in the room. To me, that's the best kind of cameraman. It's just like behind the speaker or you're not even paying attention to him. And he's kind of shooting you while you were in the booth 'cause it could be like a distraction. I think as soon as the camera comes on and you're very conscious of it, it changes everybody. Like, this conversation with us will be different if we weren't on camera, it'd probably be more candid. But since we know people are watching, like you kind of changed.[00:13:47] Rexx Life Raj: So like, I think it's really just, like, having a good cameraman is just like, they're not really in the room. And then maybe after, you know, luckily I've had the camera videographers who are like, afterwards, they'll contextualize it. Like, they'll ask me a question or, like, let's elaborate on this afterwards. But during the process, it's really kind of like playing the clip and just recording.[00:14:07] Dan Runcie: Right, that makes sense. That makes sense. Yeah. And I think for you as well, thinking about this album, specifically, a lot of the focus you're talking about grief, and you want to be able to not just process your own, but helping other people with it. Why was that an important focus for you with this album?[00:14:25] Rexx Life Raj: For me, because I think my music is very much grounded in reality, in my real life. And I feel like for me, like this past year, year and a half was the most insane, impactful year I've personally ever had in my life. And I feel like there's no way that it wouldn't come out of me, you know what I'm saying? It's just, so much happened and there was so much emotion and everything built up in me and it came out in the music. And for me, it was almost like, you know, you went through all this shit and you felt all these feelings. There has to be a way that you can transmute this into something that can help people going through the same thing.[00:15:04] Rexx Life Raj: And for me, music has always been like my favorite songs aren't really the turn-up songs. They're the songs that cut all the way, you know, I'm going through some shit or I need to cry or I'm in my feelings or something. And it's like knowing that music has that capacity and knowing that it could be that like music has helped me in times where I was going through whatever I was going through and knowing that I have the potential to do that.[00:15:27] Rexx Life Raj: To me, it feels only right to put that into my music, because like I said, I've done songs where like Moxie Jova, Shit N' Floss where people turn up and it's crazy when I perform it. But then I do songs like Time where it hits people on almost like a spiritual level, not even almost, it is a spiritual level in that feeling.[00:15:46] Rexx Life Raj: That's how I know this is my purpose 'cause I'm so attached to that feeling that people get where they're just like turning up and having fun. So it's like, I want it to create a space for people to be able to talk about grief, to be able to talk about it, especially for black men, because the experience is so much, but how we talk about it, like, with the homies, to me, it's kind of like crazy. Either we talk about it, very surface level, or we don't talk about it. And we hold these feelings in and we harbor it. And that's why for me, like, going back to everything outside of the music, the music is one thing, but my rollout has been to be focused on like, letting people know, like, yo it's okay to express these feelings if necessary, to talk about these things, you know what I'm saying? So that's kind of been my whole thing with this, with this album.[00:16:31] Dan Runcie: Let's take a quick break to hear a word from this week's sponsor. Yeah, I feel like this is generally gotten better over time where we are seeing more artists like yourself and others sharing their thoughts and being vulnerable. And I think we've seen it just more broadly in culture where people are becoming much more comfortable. And there is less of a stigma, especially with black men around checking out for your own mental health, being able to get awareness with things. But I still feel like there's plenty of room to grow with that. So you, of course, you know, not just using yourself as an example, but being able to communicate that through music is going to help a lot of people. I know you mentioned that the past year and a half has been tough and I'm sure that a lot of people could likely relate to that for their own respective reasons. So there's a timeliness here as well. And there are so many things happening that I feel like we've almost become immune to whether it's things happening our own life or things happening in society where no, it's helpful to pause because that doesn't happen as often as it should. And things just keep going and going. [00:17:40] Rexx Life Raj: Literally, man. I mean, for me too, it's like for people who don't know, just to kind of like give you a synopsis of what's going on. I lost both of my parents last year. I lost my mom in May, and then my dad in August and the majority of the album wasn't really right before my dad passed. So it is sort of three months right after my mom passed. And it's crazy because I remember something that she said to me that stuck with me, it's like, when she got diagnosed with cancer, we had a conversation and one of the things she said was no matter what happens to me, I know you'll, you'll do something good, like whether it be music or whether it be, you know, just you talking about it or whatever. She's like, I know something good comes from this. And I feel like one of the biggest things for me when it comes to grief is finding ways to honor the people you lost, right? So for me, it's like, the album honors her. Me talking about, you know, when I'm going through honors her and that's one of the biggest things for me, that's why I'm so open about it because it's like, yo, it's one thing to go to the cemetery or, you know, wherever your place is where you honor the people you lose.[00:18:50] Rexx Life Raj: But to me, like, I want to take action in some way to honor my mom, you know what I'm saying? So that's kind of what all there is to me. [00:18:57] Dan Runcie: I mean, I could only imagine how you felt. It's so sad just losing both of them in such a short amount of time and obviously, this album has been a point of catharsis for you.[00:19:08] Dan Runcie: I'm sure. Just the process. And like you mentioned a few of the things you've done as well, but what are some of the other ways that you've been able to the best that you can cope and manage your own stress and grief with the losses and any and everything else in your life. [00:19:22] Rexx Life Raj: Yeah, man, music has really been a main thing cause it was really therapeutic for me, but I think being around friends and family, for me, and being able to talk about these things and cry when I need to in front of the homies and just get things out is important.[00:19:35] Rexx Life Raj: I try to stay on top of like meditating. Like, I try to meditate two or three times a week, you know, I pray a lot, you know, anything that I could get these feelings out of me. One of the biggest things for me, it sounds funny, but it's the Peleton, you know what I'm saying? For me personally, when I'm going through anything, working out is such a stress reliever, you know what I'm saying?[00:19:55] Rexx Life Raj: So I had got a Peloton right when my mom got sick and it was something that like any time I built up extra energy or anxiety in my body, I'll just go hop on the Peleton. And outside of me losing a little bit of weight, it just helped me mentally, you know, just working out. I'm really thankful for the Peloton, shout out to all the instructors and stuff on there.[00:20:15] Rexx Life Raj: That's really tight, but yeah, just find a way to get it out of me. Like, I do all the little stuff. Like I journal a lot, you know what I'm saying? Anything that could get my thoughts out and just kind of figure out what's going on. 'Cause I feel like people have these things in their head, but when you write it down and you can reread it and really see what's going on in your mind, you can have better understanding of what you're going through.[00:20:34] Rexx Life Raj: So I did this thing called morning pages, which at one point I was waking up every morning. So what you do is you wake up every morning and you just journal for like two or three pages, whatever comes to your mind, you know what I'm saying? Like, no matter what it could be, because when you first wake up, it would be shit like I'm tired.[00:20:49] Rexx Life Raj: And I really don't feel like writing this. I didn't get a good night's sleep, but the more you write, the more real feelings and thoughts come out. And what happens is if you do it for a long enough period of time, you start to see consistencies and you're thinking in your feelings, right? So you might, for somebody who might be, you know, in a relationship, they keep having these problems in their relationship, and they noticed that they write about it every day, you know, or that you're having problems with your dad or your mom or something that keeps coming up. And what it allows you to do is see it like, yo, this thing keeps happening and then you have the choice to take action, because if it keeps happening and you don't take action, nothing's going to change.[00:21:27] Rexx Life Raj: But by you writing it every day, like you've seen it seven days, seven days, it forces you to take action and you can clearly see what's going on in your life. So I really believe in that, I read that in a book called The Artist's Way. I highly recommend like that for any artists or anybody just in the creative realm for sure.[00:21:44] Dan Runcie: That makes a lot of sense. And I've heard similar with people doing voice memos as well. You know, just being able to have that steady, consistent thing that you're putting out there because, yeah, over time it is going to be a reflection of where things are and just that habit of it's one thing to journal, but it's actually having a common practice with it.[00:22:03] Dan Runcie: I'm sure that's been huge. And I could imagine that even some of that has been a helpful reflection for you as you were putting this album together as well. [00:22:11] Rexx Life Raj: For sure. It's crazy 'cause when I was going through, you know, basically being a caregiver for my parents, cause I was taking care of both of them. I didn't really have time to do music because I was so consumed and taking my mom to chemo or radiation.[00:22:26] Rexx Life Raj: And then my dad, he was already sick. So I'll have to take him to dialysis and the Kaiser and I was, you know, cooking the meals and staying at the house, make sure everything is right. So I really was so overwhelmed with life that I didn't even have the capacity to do music, but what I always did was I have a, in my notes tab, I have a note just called life notes.[00:22:48] Rexx Life Raj: So anytime something would happen, like, I'll have feelings, a lot of different feelings and emotions. I would just jot it down in the notes. So in my phone, I literally had, bro, just so many life notes because there's music in everything that songs and the conversations you have with people are songs. Like, these feelings that you feel, these experiences that you have can now be turned into music.[00:23:10] Rexx Life Raj: So even when I couldn't necessarily make music, I was just taking notes. So when it became, like, after my mom passed and I started going back to the studio. Like, I had just so much to draw from, you know what I'm saying? So it's not like I had to sit and even think about now, what am I going to write about? What am I going to do?[00:23:29] Rexx Life Raj: It's all in the notes. So it's like the album was written before it was written and it had to piece it together. [00:23:34] Dan Runcie: Right. That makes sense, right? It's like documenting the process, like, like anything. And I do think that just being able to have that likely helped the product of it, too. So, and I know that that was coming out soon. You're definitely excited about where things are heading.[00:23:49] Dan Runcie: Do you have any particular milestones or goals that you have that you're trying to hit with this album? I know that you're not signed to a major record label, so some of those same types of things may not exist, but a lot of it may be a bit more on the personal side for what you have. Is there anything that you have that you're shooting for, that you have as a particular milestone?[00:24:10] Rexx Life Raj: Not necessarily numbers-wise 'cause I feel like as soon as I do that, I can set myself up to not be happy if I don't hit those things. So I don't really be tripping off numbers. Like my thing, when it comes to numbers is as long as we're on the up and it's better than what we've been doing, then we're doing something right.[00:24:26] Rexx Life Raj: But my whole goal and intention with this album was to help people who are going through what I was going through. Like, that's all I was thinking about. And I see it, you know, in the songs that I've released, my DMs be crazy with people who are either, you know, it's a lot of people in my DMs whose parents are ill right now.[00:24:44] Rexx Life Raj: So they resonate with the music. It's even more people in my DMs who are going through grief. And the music is helping them process in any way. So to me, that's the win for me, you know what I'm saying? Like, that's the win is the music helping people navigate through life and shit. The numbers are just numbers and the numbers be fake a lot of times, like, you know, so I don't really be concerned about the numbers, you know what I'm saying?[00:25:05] Rexx Life Raj: But for me, it's just being intentional in what I put into the music and just hoping that it resonates with people. [00:25:11] Dan Runcie: And it sounds like it already is, like you said, if you're having the folks of the DMs hitting you up and responding to it, that's great. And I got to imagine that being able to potentially see that impact in person at some point would likely be an ideal thing that I'm sure people would connect with as well. Are there plans to tour, do live shows after the album's released? [00:25:33] Rexx Life Raj: Yeah, we already got the tour locked in toward the end of the year. I've got a few festivals, actually have a festival on Sunday. I just did one in Sacramento. So we got a lot of little festivals and shows coming up but the actual tour is set for the end of the year so I'm super excited.[00:25:49] Dan Runcie: Nice. Do you prefer festival performances or do you prefer your own tour stops? [00:25:53] Rexx Life Raj: I prefer my own tour, you know what I'm saying? 'Cause what a festival, especially for artists at my level, you never really know how many people are there for you and it's tight because it's a bigger crowd so you can win new fans and festival experiences are always super fun, but like you alluded to earlier, just the connection that I've made with the people that I know I've made that connection with is different.[00:26:17] Rexx Life Raj: You know what I'm saying? It's, it's spiritual. That's the only word I can have for it, bro. 'Cause I've had shows where, you know, I'll perform a song and people cry, you know what I'm saying? It's like they came for that song, you know what I'm saying? That came out of my brain and for whatever reason, it resonated with them.[00:26:33] Rexx Life Raj: To me, that's just, you know, and to have people sing songs in unison. And it's just like a different type of connection when it's your own show, but festivals are tied to them. And I love festivals. [00:26:44] Dan Runcie: Yeah. I feel like, especially for independent artists, a mix in general is what people do thrive in. And I feel like that generally makes sense, but especially for independent artists, your career is already built on the long game and touring is a much longer game than a lot of festivals, right? Festivals, their upfront cash should be great. It could be bigger than what you may get from an initial stop, but like you said, you don't know if they're necessarily there for you, but you could be reaching out to new fans versus at a tour, even if the total audience may not be what it may be in that festival crowd, all those people are there to see you and you build on that and you're going there with the next album. And the one after that, like, that's where that long game is that lines up with that independent mentality. [00:27:29] Rexx Life Raj: Literally, man, and I'm happy you said that 'cause I be trying to preach that to, you know, any up and coming artist that asked me for advice. It's like, that's what I'm focused on. You know, the touring. That's what I look at. Like, even when, you know, everybody has a moment and niggas be laid on the internet and shit look cool. My first thought is like, can I sell tickets?[00:27:48] Rexx Life Raj: Are they selling merch? 'Cause in real life, that's, what's going to sustain you. Like, have you built maybe another business or brand outside of yourself? Because the internet shit is cool, but real life is what's going, what gets you paid in the long term. So, yeah, I'm happy you said that. [00:28:05] Dan Runcie: Oh, yeah. I had this piece that had gotten some traction recently that was a breakdown on why your followers are not your fans and the followers, exactly, it's the internet shit that you're talking about, right? It just doesn't always line up. And we both know people that have millions, tens of millions of followers, but they can't sell when they actually go to show things and makes you question, okay, were all those true numbers, legit stream numbers and all those things? And you can't fake actually, to have actual bodies there, like watching you perform a concert. [00:28:38] Rexx Life Raj: It's the only thing you can't fake, man. That's what I'm saying. Like, the internet is really, but at the same time, like if you play the internet correctly, you can make money off the internet as well.[00:28:47] Rexx Life Raj: Like, you know, don't get it twisted, like there's money to be made on the internet. But as far as sustainability, like, I've only seen it this way, you know what I'm saying? And like you said, everything can be manipulated. And even when it comes to numbers, like you can buy followers, you can buy comments, you can buy likes, but a lot of people will tune in for the spectacle, you know what I'm saying? Like, it's a lot of followers who are just like there for the show. Like, you're really good on the internet so we just want to watch you on the internet. But it never translates to anything real. It's like, that's why looking at engagement is such a big thing. Like, I'll look at the followers but then I'll look at how many comments, like I would be looking at that kind of shit. Like, how many comments he got? Like, how many people are really tapped in? What's the engagement like on all platforms?[00:29:30] Rexx Life Raj: 'Cause that's how you can really tell. 'Cause it's been harder to, like, for instance, on Instagram, I think I got like 80,000 followers, right? But there's been artists who I've seen that had like 20,000 followers, 30,000 followers, even less, their engagement is way higher and they're selling way more tickets than me.[00:29:47] Rexx Life Raj: And I'm like, damn, dude. Like, that's it. Cause you damn near made all your followers believe to the point where we following you not only on here, but we following you in real life to the stage, you know? And that's crazy to me. So yes, it's an interesting game for sure. [00:30:04] Dan Runcie: Yeah, that's a good example. I mean, you're seeing it that way because you see it the other way, too, people that, you know, you got tens of millions of followers and then less than a thousand people, like the last photo, what, like, no. [00:30:18] Rexx Life Raj: Something's not clicking. Something's ain't right. But, yeah, for sure.[00:30:22] Dan Runcie: So you're the Bay Area, and of course we know there's a lot of tech investments happening out here. And I know that you are interested in things outside of directly making music as well. What does that side of things look like for you? Have you got involved in the investing side, looking at different startups and companies?[00:30:40] Rexx Life Raj: I'm kind of tapping in 'cause I have friends who are really in that world. Like my girlfriend works for Facebook, so she's fully in it. One of my best friends, he works for Google, so he's fully in it. And then one of my good friends who I went to college with, Jason Robinson, he has a VR/AR software, it's called Playbook Five.[00:31:00] Rexx Life Raj: And so he actually just did a pitch in Menlo park, Denver last weekend, pitching to investors. It's lit, it's really tight. Like, you put on the Oculus or whatever, and it's for kids to learn, like, kids in high school and middle school who are trying to play any sport in college. It teaches you all these schemes and game plans and everything you can learn through a software, but what's he trying to do is make it accredited. So say, like, they're trying to go to Cal to play football and Cal runs a three, four scheme on defense for the players who aren't like four or five stars who are getting directly looked at by the school. They can look at Playbook Five and be like, oh, let's check this kid out.[00:31:37] Rexx Life Raj: He's fully accredited in our scheme. So they bring him in and he fully knows what's going on. And so like this, seeing the homies do stuff like that, you're automatically drawn into it because that shit is the future, you know what I'm saying? And then he's telling me like, like I said, how he's pitching and he's looking for investors. He's down in Austin 'cause he knows Bowman down there now and he's moving around. So I feel like this being out here, you get consolidated in that and you've learned shit on accident, you know what I'm saying? So I haven't actually invested in any companies, but I'm for sure, just like watching and learning the landscape as much as possible.[00:32:09] Dan Runcie: That makes sense. You get up with E-40 at all? I haven't linked up with E-40 in a while, but anytime I hit E-40, he pick up and he chat with me, Gmail, like, real cool dude. Man, like I love E-40 'cause any, like I said, anytime I hit him and ask him for tips and wisdom. He's always there for me, if I need them on a song, he always did. So shout out to E-40. [00:32:29] Dan Runcie: Yeah. 'Cause like, think about the investment thing, I mean, obviously both in Vallejo and...[00:32:34] Rexx Life Raj: He's the man. [00:32:35] Dan Runcie: He is the man. Anytime I see it, I'm like, I see his name everywhere. I'm almost surprised when I don't see him at certain deals now.[00:32:42] Rexx Life Raj: E-40, he's going to sell you anything. He sells sausages. He sells lumpia. He got E Cuarenta Tequila. He got burritos now, the hood burritos at the store, like, when you think about entrepreneurship and just real rap independence, like, E-40 is the pinnacle, bro. Like, he's giving niggas the blueprint for so long and he's been doing it. That's what I'm saying. Like, pure longevity, you know, he's like, who's been doing this independent shit for as long as he has and has been that great at it?[00:33:15] Rexx Life Raj: It's not too many people, you know what I'm saying? So shout out to E-40, man. He's been ahead of the game for a while. [00:33:20] Dan Runcie: And his products are good, too. I mean, we know that there's a lot of artists out there that have stuff that doesn't always click, but his Earl Stevens wine is award-winning, like, it has gotten a shout-out from all those like Napa and Sonoma County celebrations, whatever they call them.[00:33:36] Rexx Life Raj: And it's gonna get you faded. I didn't, boy, I, like, take some of that and be, oh, like, oh God, E-40 is crazy! What is it called? [00:33:46] Dan Runcie: I know what you're talking about.[00:33:48] Rexx Life Raj: Yeah, it ain't no joke, bro. You trying to get drunk, you gotta bring some of that. It's crazy. [00:33:54] Rexx Life Raj: Oh, man. That's wild. That's wild. But Raj, man, I'm excited for you. You got a lot to look forward to this year. Obviously, I know that a lot of it hasn't been the easiest, but when you're looking at the rest of this year, then also in 2023, what are you most excited about? What's getting you excited, looking forward to where things are heading and where you want to, where you want to take things? I'm just excited to drop the album and just see where it takes me, hit the road again, go to Europe, you know, do all the things that come with dropping the album, because I feel like for the last year and a half, I've really missed that.[00:34:27] Rexx Life Raj: So just like everything that comes up on our music, you know, like, I think the next phase of my career is like really focusing, focusing on other artists from the Bay who I think I have a lot of potential and kind of like giving them game and wisdom and putting them on. So I'm working with, you know, a bunch of different artists in the Bay and just kind of focusing on them and giving them a shot 'cause it's, I think it's a Renaissance happening in the Bay, you know, in the underground music scene that not too many people know about. I feel like it's really coming to light and you get to see how diverse the music scene in the Bay is 'cause I feel like for a while we were just known really for one thing, one sound. But it's so much dope shit happening in the Bay, you know what I'm saying? Like, from bills like Elujay, to, there's this singer in Vallejo, she's really tight, named Tyler Lauren. She's really cool. My brother, The Dakota Wytefoxx. Michael Sneed who's doing all that shit. My boy, JAMMY, you got, you know, I think her username is thuymusic. She's doing a lot of jazz. It's like, it's so much going on in the Bay, you know, and I'm happy to that it's actually in the light that it deserves at this point.[00:35:30] Dan Runcie: I know, that's legit and thinking about all the activity, too, I'm sure you saw it as well. The Golden State Warriors started their own record label and I'm like, if there's any sign that there's something... [00:35:40] Rexx Life Raj: I did not know that.[00:35:41] Dan Runcie: Oh, you didn't hear this?[00:35:43] Rexx Life Raj: No, tell me about it. I did not know. They started a record label?[00:35:46] Dan Runcie: Okay. I'll send you the link to it after we're done, but yeah. So the Golden State Warriors started a record label and they are planning to sign and support the artists that are local in the area, right? Like they want to invest in the talent here and using their arena and using the concerts that come through as a platform, maybe some of their own documentaries. They're trying to use that and use that as a platform to push these artists. [00:36:10] Rexx Life Raj: That's crazy. No, I did not know that. That's actually insane. That's tight though. That's interesting. I need to read the article because that's crazy. [00:36:17] Dan Runcie: Yeah. I'll send it to you. Yeah, because I actually just interviewed the guy that's running it, David Kelly. He's their Chief Business Officer over there. So yeah. I'll send you the link to that too.[00:36:26] Rexx Life Raj: Dope, man. I appreciate that. That's clean. [00:36:29] Dan Runcie: Yeah, for sure. But Raj, before we let you go, is there anything else that you want to plug or let the Trapital audience know about? [00:36:37] Rexx Life Raj: Man, I'm dropping The Blue Hour soon. Appreciate you having me, man. I appreciate anybody who's watching this who's been a fan of me for however long and, you know, stay tapped in, and I appreciate y'all. [00:36:48] Dan Runcie: Yes, sir. And where can people find you?[00:36:49] Rexx Life Raj: Anywhere, man. Google. I'm on every platform, Rexx Life Raj, R-E-X-X-L-I-F-E-R-A-J. You know, if you know how to use the internet on your phone, you can find me. I'm everywhere, man.[00:37:05] Dan Runcie: That sounds good, man. [00:37:07] Rexx Life Raj: All right, man. I appreciate you. 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This week, we are lucky enough to be joined by Konner Carpenter! Konner is a former high school athlete, college student, talented photographer and aspiring TikTok influencer! In this episode, we talk about Konner's high school sports career, season ending injuries, and how he became interested in photography. This episode has it all from unexpected TikTok stardom to building a small business and all the places in-between!Follow us!Twitter: twitter.com/wbperspectiveInstagram: instagram.com/wbperspectiveMicah: instagram.com/piker_7Tyler: instagram.com/j.t.goodKonner: instagram.com/konnor.carpenterKonner's Captures: instagram.com/konnorscaptures, konnorscaptures.pixieset.comMusic by Augusto DinizLogo by Scott Bailey: instagram.com/scottabailey
In this episode, Kaavya talks with the amazing Sam Thomas, who just finished her 5th year playing basketball for Coach Adia Barnes at the University of Arizona. They chat about growing up in a basketball playing family, choosing Arizona, and Tiktoking with her team. They also dive into Arizona's amazing story as a program that grew under Coach Barnes and made it to their first Final Four and Championship appearance in 2021. Sam recollects some of the pivotal moments from last season (including beating UConn) as well as playing her sister in the first round of this tournament. She talks about why Coach Adia Barnes is so special as well as the leader she is for her team--especially these last couple of seasons. They also talk about what is next for Sam--WNBA? Coaching? School? She's also going to a concert very soon--listen to find out which one!!
The internet is full of blogging advice, and a lot of it is really useful. Unfortunately a lot of it used to be useful, but became outdated 20 years ago, and some of it is just plain wrong. So how does a budding blogger discern the difference? Well, it's not easy - because it all looks legit - but I'm going to break down some pieces of advice you may stumble upon that you can just ignore. Bad Blogging Advice #1: Post Every Day I admit, I fully did this, and I very nearly quit blogging early on because I was burnt out after a very short period of time. Writing a blog post every day, or even 3 times a week, is not sustainable. It's also bad practice. Why? First of all, how much time, effort, energy, research, etc. can you put into a post if you're writing one every day? I can answer that. Little to none. And these days, search engines are putting a premium on quality content, so you're digging yourself into a hole with this practice. Additionally, if you're spending all your time creating content, you don't have any time to promote it. It's going to be difficult for you to see any benefit from all that content if you don't tell people about it. You need to give yourself time to share on social media, email your list, and respond to comments, which are all things that will grow your readership. Bad Blogging Advice #2: Comment on Other Blogs Back in the day (you know, the dark ages of the early 2000s) leaving comments on other people's blogs was a proven method to grow your own readership. Many bloggers used plugins that even posted links to commenter's sites to encourage comments. These comments and links would leave digital crumbs all over the internet and lead people to your site. However, once social media became the behemoth it is, blog comments became less important and most bloggers moved their interactions to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. This isn't to say that you shouldn't comment on other blogs, or connect with other bloggers on social media. Making connections and building relationships is always a great idea. But if you've got limited time, don't feel the need to go reading and commenting on other blogs as a traffic building strategy. Bad Blogging Advice #3: Use Giveaways to Grow Your List This is another thing I've done with the best of intentions… and horrible results. You may have seen people giving away an iPad or some other expensive gadget in exchange for people's email lists - sign up today and be entered to WIN BIG! - but this method of list building was pretty well debunked as a myth years ago. Of course, nothing ever dies on the internet, so you'll still come across this never-really-a-good-idea piece of advice every so often. The problem with offering a raffle or other giveaway to get people on your list is that the people who join are low quality leads. They're not likely interested in what you're talking about. They just want free stuff. (There are people who literally scour the internet and enter every contest they can find so they can win stuff and then sell it.) These people aren't going to open your emails, so your deliverability is going to drop. They're never going to become readers or customers. The best case scenario is that they unsubscribe from your list after the contest is over. The worst case is that they sit on your list for years - which you pay for by the subscriber - and suck up your bandwidth. If you absolutely insist on a giveaway, make sure it's something that people who are interested in what you offer would be interested in. Bad Blogging Advice #4: Be Everywhere There are still people who support this strategy. And to be perfectly honest, if you're a full-time blogger or have a lot of help (like multiple VAs), there's nothing wrong with this advice. However, if you're reading this, you're likely managing your blog in your “spare time” and are currently the Chief Everything Officer. In that case, this is a really bad piece of advice. There are entrepreneurs who built their businesses and reputations on working morning, noon, and night, operating on 3-4 hours of sleep, and doing all the things. That's not just unsustainable, it's irresponsible. As a solopreneur you have to be more mindful of how you spend your time. Instead of trying to be everywhere - blogging, podcasting, YouTubing, Facebooking, Instagramming, Tweeting, TikToking… you get the idea - you need to be strategic and selective about where to focus your efforts. I suggest that you choose one primary platform (aka your blog), and one secondary platform (i.e. ONE social media program. Only once you've mastered these platforms, and created systems to make it easy to manage them, should you consider adding something else. And even then it's often best to double down on what's working rather than adding something new. Bad Blogging Advice #5: Posts Must Be Long/ Short If you're confused, you're normal. There's a lot of conflicting advice about how long your posts should be in order to maximize your SEO. Some say that you should keep it brief with a limit of 500-700 words. Others will tell you that if you don't write at least 2,000 words you might as well not bother. The truth, as it usually is, is much less black and white. Your posts need to be the right length for you and your audience. That's it. You can read more about content length in this post. The only definite rule is that you want your posts to be a minimum of 300 words so Google and other search engines can properly read and index them. Bad Blogging Advice #6: You Must Write Guest Posts Guest posting, writing a post for someone else's blog, can be a great way to build your audience. However, it's not something you should focus on right away. One of the key benefits of guest posting is having people from another, more established blog's audience discover you through the link you place in your bio and (perhaps) in the post you share. If you don't yet have a good reserve of content on your blog, people are going to come to your site and be disappointed, which is not what you want. Instead of spending your creative capital on providing content for others, focus on creating great stuff for your own site. Once you have 6-8 months of posts on your own blog, you can start to think about guest posting. Remember that guest posting doesn't mean you're skipping writing for your own site. You're writing for your site and the other person's site, too. Bad Blogging Advice #7: Have Big Launch This isn't inherently bad advice, but it can prevent a lot of people from actually launching their blogs. Let's be honest, building your blog, creating content, and getting your social media up and running is a lot. You don't need to take on any more work to convince people you have a “real” blog. If you don't want to share your blog until you've got a few posts published, that's fine. But don't think that you need to have a big launch party, or even make it an event. Telling ourselves that we have to do things like this is one of the issues that prevents people from getting started. It's just too much. And it's not necessary. Your blog “launch” can be as simple as you sending an email to your friends and family, or posting on Facebook that you've got a blog and giving a link to check it out. Done and done. The fact of the matter is that there are very few things you have to do in order to be a successful blogger. Put out great content, tell people about it, and monetize it in some way. In fact, you'll notice that most of the bad advice I've listed here is about taking things off your to-do list. Blogging isn't easy, per se, but it doesn't have to be complicated. That's the reason I've been able to do it while continuing to teach for 10 years! Especially when you're first starting out, but really throughout your blogging journey, focusing on a few key tasks (3 Fundamental Things to Focus on to Grow Your Blog) is what will make blogging sustainable and the best side hustle for teachers. While we're somewhat still on the topic of launches, I want to let you know that my new program, Teacher Blog Academy, is launching on April 21, 2022. This program is going to take students through my proven 5-step system for creating a profitable blog. You can learn more and sign up for the waitlist at teacehrblogacademy.com. You're not going to want to miss this. I'll be offering a once -in-a-lifetime introductory deal on TBA for a few days only!
Hello! On this episode of Pop Music For Smart People we are going back into the Popcorn Princess's data bass of artists I have found on TikTok. As I pretty much live in that app now it is where I find many of the artists that I feature on the show and TikTok has become one of the best places for new artists to be discovered and go viral with their music. On this week's episode I am featuring four of those artists and they are SuperKnova, Figgy Baby, Sophie Hunter and Zee Machine. All four of these amazing artists are completely unique and are using TikTok to find their ideal listener, which in all four of these cases is me lol. So come on in and listen to why I am using TikTok to find the newest artists and the best bangers. If you would like to support the show and an indie podcaster like myself you can do so at www.buymeacoffee.com/PMFSP Please visit our website www.popmusicforsmartpeople.com and while you there go check our merch store --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pmfsp/message
This week, we examine Ukraine's role in the tech industry and how Big Tech is responding to Russia's invasion of the country. We also talk about Qualcomm partnering with ByteDance in the VR space. The Nothing phone could be coming in April, Pixel Watch vs. Galaxy Watch 4, and more. Links: Ukraine has helped the tech industry, but Big Tech hasn't helped Ukraine | Android Central Big tech's response to Russia likely to set precedent, experts say - The Globe and Mail Qualcomm and ByteDance prove time is TikToking away for the Oculus Quest | Android Central Samsung grabbed 96% of the global foldable smartphone market in Q4 2021 | Android Central Carl Pei's Nothing phone could launch as soon as April | Android Central Pixel Watch leak suggests it could outmatch the Galaxy Watch 4 in one key area | Android Central Sponsors: Manscaped: Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code ACP at Manscaped.com.
Digital Ad Market Update: 1/18 - 1/26 2022This week, we have co-hosts Joe and Matt, as well as Helen, bringing you all the latest marketing, tech, and culture news. Tune in for it all - in 43 minutes or less.Is your luxury destination getting too many visitors? Peep the shoulders. Neighbor town? Invest in housing now.Barbie and Balmain break into the metaverse. Are you a Barbie girl in a virtual Barbie world? Your branded virtual space is coming in hot.TikTok Ads are getting results - marketing managers take advantage while you can. Snapchat, we love you too!Neil Young doesn't want his music on the same platform as Joe Rogan - due to unchecked vaccine misinformation. Will Spotify pull Rogan? We don't think so... unless Taylor joins Neil.Articles Mentioned:TikTok All the Way: https://bit.ly/3GXrXSm Barbie Balmain: https://bit.ly/3ufiq5R
Where the backbeats meet the spirits. Podcast #75, in this episode I chat with drummer Grahame O'Shea. He talked about how he went from performing on cruise ships to going viral on TikTok with his inspiration video of being a fan of Ringo Star. Also how he met our friend and alum Brad Brock, host of the Jams 'N' Cocktails podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Embroidery and Sew More, makers of Drums and Rums apparel----------------------------------------------------------------------The opening track is Once Upon a Bottle of Rum by Brad BrockCheck out Brad Brock's Jams ' N' Cocktails Podcast live every Wednesday at 8:pm EST----------------------------------------------------------------------Here are a few things you will hear in this episode of the Drums and Rums podcast.Reading charts pays offThe auditioning process he went through to get a gig on the Holland America cruise shipWhat cruise ship life is like as a musicianBeing on a cruise ship when the pandemic shutdowns started happening around the worldTransitioning from cruise life to land life and nearly changing career pathsPicking back up with music in Austin with studio work and being in a Beatles cover bandPosting drum videos on social media with a few TikTok videos that went viralWe talk about drum configurationsWe come up with a new term: #restingdrummerfaceIn four beats or less:Who's on his Mt Rushmore of drummersFavorite Beatles songSomething most people don't know about him that they'd be surprised aboutWhat's one of his spinal tap momentsVisit Grahame's links:https://www.tiktok.com/@grahamethedrummerhttps://www.instagram.com/grahameosheadrums/https://www.facebook.com/thelonelyheartsclubmusic/https://open.spotify.com/artist/7GacNVMFpl1MiDiveZ8b6tDon't forget to check out our site and linksDrums and Rums websiteFollow us on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/drumsandrums)
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by CDT thru-hikers and TikTok celebrities, Renee and Tim. The duo gives us a rundown on their recent CDT trek, the trail and backpacking scene around Germany, where they currently reside, and we go in-depth about their rise to fame on TikTok, including how the platform's culture differs from Instagram, their methodology in posting catchy content, and how their fame impacted their CDT thru-hike. We wrap the show with a triple crown of childhood crushes, Chaunce and Badger give a quick update on our state of the union for backpacking footwear, and we learn about a new documentary from a former Backpacker Radio guest. IndexIQ: You no longer need to choose between supporting the environment and investing in your financial future. Visit clnretf.com today! Be sure to read IndexIQ information below before investing. Gossamer Gear discount code: Use code “littledonkeygirl” for 15% off at Gossamergear.com. 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[divider] Interview with Renee & Tim Time stamps & Questions 00:03:38 - QOTD: What's the most cringey pick-up line? 00:06:34 - Introducing Renee & Tim 00:07:06 - What is your hiking resume? 00:07:56 - How did you land in Germany? 00:08:35 - Were you intentionally searching for international jobs? 00:09:28 - Is the university system in Germany fee? 00:10:06 - Are there any other stark differences between universities? 00:10:53 - Were you avid hikers before the PCT? 00:11:48 - Where in the Chicago area are you from? 00:12:11 - How long have you been together? 00:12:22 - Where did you go to school? 00:13:18 - Why the CDT and not the AT? 00:14:30 - Can you share about the alternates of the CDT? 00:15:53 - Are there areas where the alternates are considered better than others? 00:17:04 - Did you have to battle any snow? 00:18:39 - Would you recommend staying off the Facebook pages? 00:19:13 - What were you using for Beta? 00:21:25 - Were you fairly comfortable with the snow on the CDT? 00:22:13 - Do you know the backstory of the “Dirty Money” name? 00:22:57 - Where in Wisconsin are you from, Renee? 00:23:19 - Did you encounter any life-threatening weather? 00:25:11 - How do the extremes compare between PCT to CDT? 00:26:52 - Tell us the story about your water story! 00:28:47 - What was your water carrying strategy? 00:31:14 - Did you get used to drinking out of cow tanks? 00:34:53 - Tell us about the wildlife you saw 00:38:38 - Were you filming for TikTok? 00:39:20 - Were you TikToking prior to your CDT hike? 00:40:50 - How produced are the videos? 00:42:45 - How many of your videos are pointing to text boxes? 00:44:18 - Did your large following impact your hike? 00:44:49 - Did it ever get to be too much? 00:45:33 - Were people meeting you in upcoming towns? 00:46:51 - Are you getting the same fan behavior in Germany? 00:47:40 - Tell us a little more about your business 00:49:38 - Are you seeing good traction from your TikTok fame? 00:50:45 - What was the response from the hiking community? 00:55:34 - What demographic do you reach on TikTok? 00:56:54 - How often do you run into people that offer you drinks? 00:57:32 - What advice do you have for people looking to grow on TikTok? 00:59:15 - Is Germany going through COVID challenges right now? 01:00:48 - Do you see similarities between Florida and Germany? 01:02:02 - What trails would you recommend in Germany? 01:04:27 - What is the backpacking/hiking culture like in Germany? 01:06:23 - If work weren't a tether, would you still be in Germany? 01:07:46 - Any 2022 hiking plans? 01:09:39 - Thank you Tim & Renee! 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Have you ever heard of something called "Milo"? I sure haven't. I apparently do know it's more common name, which you'll find out soon in today's episode! Today's guest is Dan Sell, aka FarmerDan, who grows wheat and milo in Texas. Dan and I chat about his background, how he built an awesome following on social media, his future plans, and much more! I had a blast chatting with Dan so I definitely think you'll enjoy this episode! And don't forget to check out Dan's content below. Dan's YouTube Dan on Instagram Learn more at our website: https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the first episode of Season Two, host Angela Palladino is joined by comedy writer and performer Jenny Arimoto. We talk about transitioning from the tech world into the comedy scene, writing, performing and even TikToking - and all the scary chaos of creating content online. It's going to be a great conversation, join us! Follow Jenny! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jennyarimoto/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyarimoto? Website: https://www.jennyarimoto.com/ Follow Angela! Twitter: https://twitter.com/angpal Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ang.pal/ Website: https://www.angelapalladino.com/
The past six weeks have been kind of a whirlwind of processing old traumas and dealing with new. Yay for healing. And then, last week, in the middle of an active trauma response, I posted a TikTok video that went viral. Here's one of the things I learned from the experience of TikToking while also trauma-ing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehealthofthepeople/support
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Let's TLK have partnered with Orangebow CIC to deliver free creative digital marketing & careers training to young people throughout the UK. In this series our young people will be TLK'in to a number of professionals with different career backgrounds, to get a feel for what it takes to thrive in a chosen field. We are shouting out the students at Croydon Supplementary Education Project a Bame based academy that provides study skills, revision techniques, exam preparation, and help with school subjects and projects! If you are UK based 19 - 24 years old, struggling to get into full-time employment and aren't in education we want to hear from you. The world of employment is constantly changing. The increased use of the internet has meant that people are now making money through Podcasting, YouTubing, Tiktoking you name it! Digital marketing becoming a prevalent and much-sought skill set, Join us for 3-6 weeks of supported learning and gain a: LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES AT WORK LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN DIGITAL SKILLS FOR WORK LEVEL 2 AWARD FOR DIGITAL PROMOTION IN BUSINESS HANDS-ON PODCAST BASED WORK EXPERIENCE! EMAIL INFO@LETSTLK.CO.UK NOW
Let's TLK have partnered with Orangebow CIC to deliver free creative digital marketing & careers training to young people throughout the UK. In this series our young people will be TLK'in to a number of professionals with different career backgrounds, to get a feel for what it takes to thrive in a chosen field. We are shouting out the students at Croydon Supplementary Education Project a Bame based academy that provides study skills, revision techniques, exam preparation, and help with school subjects and projects! If you are UK based 19 - 24 years old, struggling to get into full-time employment and aren't in education we want to hear from you. The world of employment is constantly changing. The increased use of the internet has meant that people are now making money through Podcasting, YouTubing, Tiktoking you name it! Digital marketing becoming a prevalent and much-sought skill set, Join us for 3-6 weeks of supported learning and gain a: LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES AT WORK LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN DIGITAL SKILLS FOR WORK LEVEL 2 AWARD FOR DIGITAL PROMOTION IN BUSINESS HANDS-ON PODCAST BASED WORK EXPERIENCE! EMAIL INFO@LETSTLK.CO.UK NOW
BONUS EPISODE! S2 EP49 - Ya Boys with Special Guests JJ, Cat, & Chuck discuss Stefven Hawking, Chinese / Mexican Restaurants, TikToking, Going to Heaven, Video Games, and Air Fryers! Be sure to stop in and see our friends at Carolina Pizza in Boone, NC - 828-832-8018 Get you a Shirt! www.yaboyspodcast.com Follow us on Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and TikTok! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yaboyspodcast/support
This week, I caught up with Irish TikTok Impressionist & content creator, Séamus Lehane. He talked about how he got into TikToking, his work as a teacher and TikTok, the differences between Instagram and TikTok, managing expectations from his work, going viral in Asia, Impersonating Irish Celebrities, the Irish language, hashtags, and so much more. *Apologies for the static and the sound quality for this episode, but it was a lovely conversation with lots of depth and knowledge. You can check out Séamus in action. TikTok: @seamboyseam Instagram: @seamboyseam And let me know your thoughts or follow me on Social Media. Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarteLines Instagram:@hartelinespodcast TikTok :@hartelinespodcast1 Thanks for listening and, I hope you enjoy this episode and remember you are always welcome on Hartlelines.
Valerie manifested being on the podcast by taking it upon herself to contact me about being a guest. I was impressed not only by her forward approach, but also her bad ass work. We talked about how she ditched being a culinary chef to make cars shiny, Why she can always be found in her shop and TikToking for fun. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/detailsolutionspodcast/support
Megan Kregel is one of those TikToking folks... However she is doing an amazing job at explaining the dairy industry to the general public
Whether you think TikTok is evil or annoying, it's here to stay. Forget the kids…… moms are TikToking and getting PAID. The genius behind @nickiunplugged is Jenn’s guest this week on America's Best Friend. Make sure to follow Jenn Fredrick on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram You can find the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, […] The post America’s Best Friend: TikTok’s @NickiUnplugged appeared first on Radio Influence.
It's TikTok Time! Rachel Kimery, or better known as @you.will.never.know.123 on TikTok and my best friend, is the very first TikTok guest on the show! We talk all things from becoming friends through the app, viral videos, getting noticed in public, Charli D'amelio, body positivity, and SO MUCH MORE. By far one of my favorite episodes I've ever recorded. CHEERS! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drinkinggame/support
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This week's episode of re:verb is presented as part of The 2020 Big Rhetorical Podcast Carnival, a weeklong podcast series centered on a common theme: “the digital future of rhetoric and composition.” Other featured podcasts include the Global Rhetorics Podcast, Kairoticast, Rhetorically Yours, Rhetoricity, RhetoricLee Speaking, Writing Remix Podcast, and The Big Rhetorical Podcast itself. We encourage everyone to check out these other fantastic shows and their contributions to the Carnival.In this episode, Calvin and Alex analyze and contextualize three recent Trump Administration Executive Orders targeting information communication technology (ICT) platforms from “foreign adversary” countries (in the EO's words). In particular, we examine the highly publicized orders banning TikTok and WeChat, both owned by Chinese tech companies. We discuss these orders as part of a broader pattern of international brinksmanship between the U.S. and China over the ownership of ICT supply chains, and the power struggle for economic dominance between the two nations more broadly.Then, we zoom in on the practical, day-to-day consequences of these policy issues. For this part of the episode, we reached out to a source - a Chinese international student living in the U.S. - to ask what it's like to experience both sides of the U.S.-China digital divide. To protect their anonymity, we use a text-to-speech program (approved by the source) to read aloud their responses to various questions related to these issues: how they communicate with family and friends across the globe, their views of the WeChat and TikTok bans in terms of U.S.-China relations, and their experiences navigating both top-down and bottom-up digital censorship and surveillance practices. We also discuss our source's request to remain anonymous, and how the necessity of this choice reflects the fraught power dynamics of contemporary digital rhetoric.Overall, these executive orders (and the first-hand accounts of someone experiencing their consequences) illustrate that values like “free expression,” especially in digital spaces, are always contingent upon who owns the technological infrastructure that facilitates their use. As scholars and teachers, we must keep in mind that not everyone experiences digital tools and platforms in the same ways. By acknowledging the economic and political realities of the digital divide, we stand on firmer ground for re:imagining what a "free world" might look like on the global Internet.Texts analyzed in this episodeExecutive Order on Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain (May 15, 2019)Executive Order on Addressing the Threat Posed by TikTok (August 6, 2020)Executive Order on Addressing the Threat Posed by WeChat (August 6, 2020)Works and concepts referenced in this episodeBauman, R. & Briggs, C. L. (1990). Poetics and performance as critical perspectives on language and social life. Annual Review of Anthropology, 19(1), 59–88. [Discusses the role of social power in recontextualization on pp. 76-77.]Chen, S. Y. (2014). From OMG to TMD–Internet and Pinyin acronyms in Mandarin Chinese. Language@Internet, 11(3).China and the U.S Are Fighting a Major Battle Over Killer Robots and the Future of AIChinese student sorry after uproar at US 'fresh air' speechDaiya, K. (2020, Jun. 6). The current plight of international students. Inside Higher Ed. Egypt blocks social media websites in attempted clampdown on unrestHartnett, S. J. (2011). Google and the “twisted cyber spy” affair: US–Chinese communication in an age of globalization. Quarterly Journal of Speech, 97(4), 411-434.Hauser, G. A. (1998). Civil society and the principle of the public sphere. Philosophy & rhetoric, 31(1), 19-40.ICE bans new international students enrolled in online-only classes from entering U.S.McGee, M. C. (1980). The “ideograph”: A link between rhetoric and ideology. Quarterly journal of speech, 66(1), 1-16. [See also re:verb episode 14.]Naughton, J. (2016). The evolution of the Internet: from military experiment to General Purpose Technology. Journal of Cyber Policy, 1(1), 5-28.Neil Young Sues Donald Trump Campaign Over Use of ‘Rockin' in the Free World'NSA accused of spying on Brazilian oil company PetrobrasOddo, J. (2018). The Discourse of Propaganda: Case Studies from the Persian Gulf War and the War on Terror. Penn State Press.Reeves, J. (2012). If you see something, say something: Lateral surveillance and the uses of responsibility. Surveillance & Society, 10(3/4), 235-248.Shaheen, M. (2020, Jul. 3). Supporting international students in the time of Coronavirus: Looking beyond immigration concerns. Diverse Issues in Higher Education.Snowden: The NSA planted backdoors in Cisco productsVan Dijk, T. A. (2006). Discourse and manipulation. Discourse & society, 17(3), 359-383.
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