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Apple is rumored to overhaul Siri with a chatbot in iOS 27, and they're working on an AI Pin, OpenAI said a hardware unveiling should happen this year, YouTubers will be able to create Shorts using AI-generated versions of themselves, and Stephen finally figured out Claude Code.Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------Sponsors:Antigravity A1 - Get the world's first 8K 360 drone! Free launch pad when you buy here!Copilot Money - Limited-time: Get 26% off your first year and a FREE month when you sign up at: try.copilot.money/primary------------------------------Links from the showStephen's Shortcut CommunityJason's Creative Effort NewsletterMorning Routine Shortcut MentionedApple reportedly replacing Siri interface with actual chatbot experience for iOS 27 - 9to5MaciOS 27: Apple (AAPL) to Revamp Siri as Built-In iPhone, Mac Chatbot - BloombergApple Spent Years Downplaying AI Chatbots. Now Siri Is Becoming OneApple Explores Using Google Gemini AI to Power Revamped Siri - BloombergGoogle X Apple Gemini StatementApple Developing AirTag-Sized AI Pin With Dual Cameras - MacRumorsOpenAI aims to debut first device in 2026, exec tells AxiosApple AI Pin Joke AnnouncementSamsung Galaxy S26 battery pack leak points to Qi2 charging support | The VergeYouTube CEO Neal Mohan Addresses AI Slop in 2026 Letter to CreatorsYouTubers will be able to make Shorts with their own AI likenesses | The VergeCover your eyes: Netflix vertical video is coming this year - 9to5MacNetflix revises Warner Bros. bid to an all-cash offer | The VergeThreads overtakes X on mobile, but still lags far behind | The VergeThreads rolls out ads to all users worldwide | TechCrunchSony's TV business is being taken over by TCL | The VergeHow ChatGPT Became My Most Useful Creative Tool ★ Support this podcast ★

DAMIONMLK Day:Incoming Walmart CEO John Furner:Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy reminds us blahblahblah. During our annual MLK Day Celebration, we reflected on blahblahblah. We care for people. Blahblahblah We strive to be honest, fair, and courageous. And we put others first in the work we do to help people live better.When we lead with care, show respect and do what's right, we honor Dr. King's legacy through action and continue building a Walmart that reflects our purpose and values.Walmart: $27,408,854, the fiscal 2025 annual total compensation of our median associate was $29,469, and the ratio of these amounts was 930:1.By 11:14 AM: He has earned $29,469 (the median worker's entire year of labor).Total Earnings by MLK Day: ~$1,425,000That $1.4 million is equivalent to the lifetime earnings of 48 median Walmart associates (assuming each works for one year at $29,469)As of January 20, 2026, the combined net worth of the Walton family has reached a historic $513.4 billion, according to the latest Bloomberg and Forbes data.As of January 2026, the Walton family collectively receives approximately $3.4 billion per year in dividends from Walmart.Per Day: The family earns roughly $9.27 million every day just by owning the stock.Per Hour: They earn about $386,000 per hour, 24 hours a day.King was literally campaigning for a living wage in Memphis when he was shot by the FBI. your move, walmart CEO John Furner WHO DO YOU BLAME?WestJet reverses cramped seating layout after viral videos show passengers' knees pressed against seats.In the reconfigured layout, which rolled out in late October on select Boeing 737s, space between rows was reduced to 28 inches to accommodate an extra row of seats. WestJet also made economy class seats non-reclinable, offering passengers the option to pay extra for adjustable seats.In a news statement, the company said it will reverse what it called the "densified seating" by removing the additional row of seats.WHO DO YOU BLAME?Samantha (Sam) Taylor was appointed WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Experience Officer March 2025. Sam joined Sunwing in March 2020 as Chief Marketing Officer. Sam's portfolio is accountable for critical touch points in the guest journey and includes leading all Marketing, Guest Experience and Contact Centres for WestJet and Sunwing Vacations. MMStakeholders!Customers: WestJet's rollout of the reconfigured seats has sparked widespread outrage among travelers and even crew members.Employees: Reuters reported that pilots and flight attendants have raised concerns over the new configuration's comfort and safety, specifically whether passengers could safely evacuate the plane in an emergency due to the confined seating.Journalists: Reuters reported that pilots and flight attendants have raised concerns over the new configuration's comfort and safety, specifically whether passengers could safely evacuate the plane in an emergency due to the confined seating.Labor Unions: Alia Hussain, president of the union local representing WestJet cabin personnel, said: "It created a hostile working environment for us as cabin personnel."Onex Corporation, WestJet's publicly traded ownersWhich is really founder and board Chair Gerry Schwartz (annual Chair fee of $1 million), who maintains 100% control of the Multiple Voting Shares (MVS) of Onex Corporation, which effectively grants him 60% of the total voting power in the company.This control allows him to elect 60% of the members of Onex's Board of Directors. While he also personally holds a significant portion of the Subordinate Voting Shares (SVS)—roughly 11.3% as of late 2024—the primary mechanism of his control is the MVS class.All stupid U.S. dual class dictatorships who do not do this!!The "Sunset" Provision: In May 2023, Onex shareholders approved a plan to implement a "sunset" on these special voting rights. Under this agreement, Schwartz's multiple voting rights are scheduled to expire three years after the effective date of the amendment (roughly May 2026).Current Status: As we are currently in early 2026, Schwartz remains the controlling shareholder. Upon the "Event of Change" later this year, the Multiple Voting Shares will convert into Subordinate Voting Shares, and he will lose his absolute control, shifting the company toward a more traditional governance structure.Matt Damon says Netflix wants to make action movies differently to account for shorter attention spansHow the art of filmmaking is being subvertedThe "Say What You Do" Rule: Writers are frequently being told to eliminate subtext. In traditional filmmaking, if a character is sad, you show them staring at a cold cup of coffee. Now, streamers often request that the character explicitly say, "I'm just so sad right now," or have another character ask, "Why are you so sad?"The Reason: If you are looking at your phone during a silent, emotional shot, you miss the story. If the character says it out loud, you can follow the plot without looking at the screen.Heightened Audio Cues: If you've noticed that modern movies have very aggressive sound design—sudden loud bangs, dramatic musical stings, or high-pitched notification-like sounds—it's often intentional.The "Audio Hook": These sounds act like a "ping" to pull your eyes back from your phone to the TV. It's a literal alarm clock for your attention.The "First 10 Minutes" Mandate: In the past, a movie could have a "slow burn" opening (think 2001: A Space Odyssey). Today, Netflix and other streamers use data that shows exactly when a user hits the "Back" button.The Note: Writers are told that a "major event" (an explosion, a death, or a massive hook) must happen within the first 2 to 5 minutes. If the "inciting incident" happens at the 20-minute mark, the data shows they will lose 30% of the audience to TikTok.Centered Framing: Cinematographers are increasingly being told to keep the "important" action in the center of the frame.The Reason: This makes the content easier to view on a mobile device if the user decides to switch from the TV to their phone, or if they are watching a cropped "clip" of the movie on social media later.Increased "Recapping": Have you noticed characters summarizing what just happened more often?The "TikTok Brain" Fix: Because people are multitasking, they often lose the thread of the plot. Streamers now encourage dialogue like, "So, let me get this straight, we have to get the key from the vault before the guard returns in five minutes?" It's a recap for someone who tuned out for the last three minutes.WHO DO YOU BLAME?Netflix: Ted Sarandos & Greg Peters (Co-CEOs of Netflix), Reed Hastings, Jay HoagDrug CEOs (re: The Algorithm): Passive Viewing: Data shows that up to 94% of people use a phone while watching TV.TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew: TikTok is widely considered the pioneer of the "Short-Form Video" era. Its algorithm is specifically designed to provide "intermittent reinforcement" (like a slot machine), which studies suggest can reduce the ability to focus on long-term tasks.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg: Zuckerberg pivoted Facebook and Instagram (Reels) to aggressively compete with TikTok. Critics argue this transition turned a platform for connection into one of "passive scrolling" that further erodes focus.YouTube CEO Neal Mohan: Under his leadership, YouTube Shorts was launched to capture the short-attention-span market. Even YouTube co-founder Steve Chen has recently warned that these short videos are "shrinking kids' attention spans."Smartphones: Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs MMStanford: The "Father of Persuasive Tech": B.J. FoggStanford's Persuasive Technology Lab, run by B.J. Fogg, taught many of the founders and early employees of Instagram and Facebook.The "Fogg Behavior Model" taught engineers how to use "triggers" and "rewards" to change human behavior through software. He provided the scientific framework that allowed tech companies to treat the human brain like hardware that could be "hacked" for maximum engagement.Trump calls NYSE Dallas expansion plans 'unbelievably bad' for New York: Trump says move poses 'big test' for newly inaugurated Mayor Zohran Mamdani. WHICH HYPOCRISY DO YOU BLAME?The Free Market BullshitTrump and Texas leaders have long championed the freedom of businesses to flee blue-state regulations. However, now that a prestigious icon like the NYSE is actually expanding to Dallas, Trump has pivoted to calling it "unbelievably bad" for New York.The Anti-Woke /Anti-ESG scaremongeringTexas frames itself as a "Sanctuary from Socialism," yet the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) is being used to bypass ESG transparency. While railing against woke mandates, these leaders are creating their own ideological silos—demanding a protected market where management isn't held accountable by shareholders for social or environmental impacts.Texas AG Ken Paxton described BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard as an "investment cartel" that was "illegally controlling national energy markets" and "squeezing more money out of hardworking Americans."Paxton sent a formal warning to Larry Fink and other CEOs, stating that their "radical environmental policies" and "race-based quotas" (DEI) would face severe enforcement actions if they prioritized "politics over consumers."Lead by example: Trump quits NYC and Musk's Dexit to Y'all StreetThroughout his 2024 campaign, Trump consistently compared New York unfavorably to states like Florida and Texas: as an example, he pointed to the lack of state income tax in Florida as a reason why "everyone is leaving New York." Elon Musk's Dexit from Delaware/California is sold as a strike for freedom, yet his empire is built on nearly $40 billion in government subsidies and contracts. He moved to Texas to escape over-regulation (re: his pay package and people being mad about nooses in his factories) while simultaneously heading the most over-regulatory body ever: Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).Leader name calling and scaremongeringTrump's pre-bromance attacks on New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani (communist lunatic" and a "Marxist"). Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson (UPenn, Harvard, Princeton): "un-American socialist impulse" and explicitly marketed Dallas as a "sanctuary from socialism" for businesses looking to Dexit New York. The Elite vs. Common Man NonsenseDespite bullshit Y'all Street populist framing, the Texas Stock Exchange is backed by the world's most powerful financial titans. There is no common man victory here; it is the CEO class moving the financial capital to a jurisdiction with fewer labor protections and less oversight.The Big Four Anchor InvestorsBlackRock: (managing ~$14 trillion), despite being the primary target of "anti-woke" and anti-ESG rhetoric from the same politicians who support the TXSE.Citadel Securities: Led by Ken Griffin, this firm executes roughly 1 in 4 of all stock trades in the U.S. Left Chicago for Miami.J.P. Morgan Chase: Jamie Dimon. Joined in 2025 during a $90 million funding round and holds an observer seat on the board.Charles Schwab: handles over 50% of U.S. retail stock orders.MATTWalmart International CEO Kath McLay to step down - WHO DO YOU BLAME?Half exiting CEO Doug McMillonMcLay was under McMillon her entire tenure at WalMart, raised to CEO of the international divisionClearly a protege - passed over for the new CEO?Incoming CEO John FurnerThe white guy who became CEO is such an interesting new story, but Furner started as a sales clerk and has been with the WALTONS a long time through Sam's Club as CEO, another Walton jointFurner/McMillon/Walton family named David Guggina CEO of Walmart US (passing McLay), Chris Nicholas replace McLay, Seth Dallaire was made chief growth officer… rounding out an all male promotion cycle of new execs - no women in major positionsMaybe McLay read the tea leaves - women got chief legal and chief of people, like everywhere else, but leave the big jobs to the swinging dicks.The compensation and management development committee, who according to the company charter, ir responsible to “periodically review and recommend to the full Board succession planning practices for the Company's CEO and other executive officers.”Carla Harris (chair) - black woman with “multicultural” in her job description at Morgan Stanley who apparently didn't apply “multiculturalism” to Walmart executive search?Marissa Mayer - yes, THAT Marissa Mayer, who is on the board of Starbucks with Brian Niccol and AT&T where Randall Stephenson was CEOBrian Niccol - CEO of Starbucks, with no conflict by having Marissa Mayer on the same boardRandall Stephenson - ex CEO of AT&T, with no conflict of interest by having Marissa Mayer on the board. Also on the board - Tom Horton, ex CEO of American Airlines who was… CFO of AT&T under StephensonShishir Mehrotra - who worked at Google via YouTube when… Marissa Mayer worked there (she was in search/maps)Kath McLay, who just couldn't cut it at Walmart anymoreAn SEC official has said (implied) you don't HAVE to vote your proxies as an investor - WHO DO YOU BLAME?Brian Daly, who gave a speech titled (Re)Empowering Fiduciaries in Proxy Voting on Jan 8 in which he argued that not voting doesn't necessarily violate fiduciary dutyGamblers: “Not voting makes sense in many situations. Look, for example, at quantitative and systematic managers, who often operate models that merely seek exposures to identified sources of alpha.”Index investors: “But it may be appropriate for these categories of investment advisers (and the Boards that exercise oversight over this function) to consider whether taking positions on fundamental corporate matters, or on precatory proposals, is consistent with their investment mandates.”Hedging himself: “So, there is no stock answer to the “Must I vote?” question... Instead, it is important that advisers and clients have a fair amount of latitude to decide what works in their individual cases.”Threatening using proxy advisors: “And if we are raising issues for consideration, I will also mention, because the President did, that there is real concern out there that habitual adherence to a proxy consultant's recommendations could pull an adviser into a Section 13(d) group.”Investors, because no matter what Brian Daly suggests, investors almost never vote against management and neither do proxy advisors, so what the fuck are we talking about?Cost, because Daly points out, “And in assessing proposed votes, investment advisers might utilize the Fiduciary Interpretation's concept of a “reasonable inquiry into the client's objectives.” If an investment adviser routinely follows a proxy advisor's stock recommendations without a tailored engagement or independent analysis, is this “reasonable inquiry?” Maybe, but it is certainly worth thinking about. And, to go back to the first question, if the voting process is so burdensome that it requires extensive external resources, why is the adviser voting at all?”John Chevedden, along with Jim McRitchie, without whom we have maybe half the shareholder rights as SP500 companies, and who the no-action data is now showing is disproportionately getting responses for exclusion from the SEC (as if to double down on the idea that we can ignore those commie socialists entirely, but we want to tell you explicitly you're totally legally cool and there's no threat if you exclude Chevedden). Chevedden might be the reason investors were voting at all - maybe now they won't have to?

In this episode , Hilliard and guest co-host episodic dir/producer Lisa France sat down with Brendan Foley series creator, writer, executive producer of the hit series SHERLOCK AND DAUGHTER on CW/HBO! Some highlights: We talked about this journey as a journalist and writer, the differences between working in the UK/Europe as a series creator and working in America, working on smaller budgets and how to get the biggest bang, co-productions, writing crime and who-done-its, creating Sherlock and Daughter, producing TV series and so much more!

Send us a textIn this episode of the Christian Business Advantage Podcast, Alyssa Avant breaks down the five essential elements of a successful short-form marketing video. From creating strong hooks and using captions to showing up authentically and including a clear call to action, you'll learn how to grab attention quickly and make your reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts work for your business. If you want your short-form videos to be more strategic—and more effective—this episode is for you.

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Rubina Aminian was a 23-year-old fashion student killed during the deadly anti-government protests in Iran. Aminian's mother drove six hours from their home in western Iran to a makeshift morgue, checking hundreds of body bags in search of her daughter. Ramy Inocencio has more. A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission home. Testimony continues in the trial of Brendan Banfield, who is accused of plotting a double murder with his family's au pair - a woman he was secretly having an affair with. On Wednesday, the au pair, who is the prosecution's key witness, faced hours of intense cross-examination. Jericka Duncan reports. YouTube is introducing new parental controls on youth accounts that it says could limit how long kinds spend scrolling. The latest parental controls will focus on YouTube Shorts, which utilizes a continuous scrolling video feed featuring videos three minutes and shorter. Parents of kid and teen account users are now able to enact time restrictions that will limit how long their children can scroll. Measles cases are continuing to climb in the U.S. with the CDC reporting 171 new cases so far this year across nine states. Last year was the worst year for measles in the U.S. since 1991. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder has more on what to know about the rising cases. As America celebrates 250 years this year, sixth graders at a Virginia middle school shared with CBS News what they believe makes the U.S. beautiful. Oscar's Place, a donkey sanctuary in California, now has 210 donkeys and it has successfully resettled 189 others. Ron King, the co-founder and CEO of the sanctuary, helped to create the new docuseries "Donkey King," which follows the work he and volunteers do to rescue, rehabilitate and resettle the animals to protect them. He speaks to "CBS Mornings" about his mission and why he says donkeys are misunderstood. Family law attorneys say the beginning of the year is always busier as many couples try to make a fresh start. Therapist Oona Metz specializes in treating women as they navigate the emotional effects of divorce. She tells "CBS Mornings" why more women are initiating divorce and the reasons driving the decisions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Oldest Stories, we step back from the famous conquests of the Neo-Assyrian Empire to ask a more fundamental question: what did ancient warfare actually look like on the ground, and how did the Assyrian army emerge from thousands of years of evolving combat traditions? Focusing on the world that produced the Sargonid military system, this episode examines the deep origins of organized warfare in Mesopotamia, from tribal raiding and Bronze Age spear lines to the psychological mechanics of close-order combat.Rather than starting with siege engines, cavalry, or elite archers, this episode explores the forgotten core of ancient war: spear and shield formations, skirmishers, early missile troops, and the human fear dynamics that governed how battles were fought long before gunpowder. Drawing on archaeology, art, and written sources, it traces how stone-age raiding gave way to Bronze Age mass formations, how copper and bronze transformed lethality, and why settled societies developed fundamentally different military solutions than nomadic peoples.The episode also explores why chariots dominated the Near East for centuries, how massed missile fire and mobility eventually broke their supremacy, and why the Iron Age battlefield became increasingly archer-centric. Along the way, it challenges modern assumptions shaped by reenactment, popular media, and strategy games, and argues that much of what we think we know about ancient melee combat is far more uncertain than commonly admitted.By the time Sargon II inherits the Assyrian throne, the Near East is saturated with every major pre-gunpowder warfare paradigm at once: tribal raiding, mass infantry lines, chariot elites, archers, cavalry, and logistical warfare. This episode sets the stage for understanding why the Neo-Assyrian army was not simply brutal or technologically advanced, but uniquely adapted to a specific and highly complex threat environment.This is the first part of a multi-episode exploration of the Assyrian military system, laying the conceptual and historical groundwork for a detailed examination of how the Sargonid army actually functioned in battle. If you are interested in ancient warfare, Assyrian history, Bronze and Iron Age combat, or the realities behind spear and shield fighting, this episode provides essential context.I am also doing daily history facts again, at least until I run out of time again. You can find Oldest Stories daily on Tiktok and Youtube Shorts.If you like the show, consider sharing with your friends, leaving a like, subscribing, or even supporting financially:Buy the Oldest Stories books: https://a.co/d/7Wn4jhSDonate here: https://oldeststories.net/or on patreon: https://patreon.com/JamesBleckleyor on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCG2tPxnHNNvMd0VrInekaA/joinYoutube and Patreon members get access to bonus content about Egyptian culture and myths.

In this 2026 premiere episode -- Hilliard sits down with some of his favorite Fans and Mentees of the podcast — writer's -- Dijorn & Trinea Moss, Rich Scott, Rich Redlo, Minquell Ramone, Jade Hunter Alexandriia, Brooke Baltimore, Anich D'Jae, Jacques Buckingham and Aaron Beauchamp. We had a laugh out loud, impactful discussion, rotating guests, talking about the difficult year of 2025, everyone's plans to do differently in 2026, TV staffing, the writers' room, development, fellowships, craft tips and so much more.

Send us a text In this episode of the Christian Business Advantage Podcast, Alyssa Avant breaks down the different types of video you can use in your business marketing in 2026. From long-form videos like podcasts, interviews, trainings, and Facebook Lives to short-form content such as reels, YouTube Shorts, and TikToks, Alyssa explains how each fits into a simple, repurposing-friendly strategy. You'll walk away with practical ideas for creating video content that works smarter—not harder—and supports your overall marketing goals. 

On this episode of That Don't Sound Right, Peter and Cecil kick off 2026 with curiosity, confusion, and a healthy dose of skepticism. They break down the baffling results of their YouTube Shorts experiments—following all the “expert” advice, posting consistently, and still seeing surprisingly low views. Is it worth chasing the algorithm, or is it better to just enjoy creating content and talking things out? The conversation then takes a sharp (and entertaining) turn into the Farmers' Almanac, as they flip through predictions on moon-sign planting, fishing calendars, frost dates, and long-range weather forecasts. Peter and Cecil make a plan to track the Almanac's accuracy throughout the year and see how well these old-school predictions actually hold up. It's a laid-back, thoughtful start to the new year—about making content, questioning systems that “don't sound right,” and staying curious no matter what the numbers say. #ThatDontSoundRight #TDSRpodcast #PodcastLife #YouTubeShorts #ContentCreation #AlgorithmTalk #FarmersAlmanac #blumsalmanac #MoonSigns #WeatherPredictions #CuriousConversations #NewYearPodcast #CreativeProcess Connect with us:

Connor Pugs tells a Storytime about when a iPad Kid Claims The Sun is FAKE. This iPad kid loves brainrot and YouTube Shorts like many other gen alpha kids and it is hilarious! Welcome to my channel, where I tell relaxing family stories lasting 1 hour - 4 hours to help you relax and fall asleep. These videos are similar to AskReddit, but with a unique twist - all these stories are submitted by YOU and I play a light Minecraft parkour game in the background! Many viewers enjoy these videos to relax before bed or as a background while doing housework. Whether for entertainment or to help you fall asleep, these videos are for you!I carefully select and tell each story, providing a mix of heartfelt and engaging stories for you to enjoy. If you like the content, feel free to subscribe and support my channel!Listen to my stories on Spotify:

In episode 554 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers celebrate the launch of the How Many Dudes demo and the surprise explosion past 50,000 wishlists. They break down what worked, from shipping the demo during the Steam winter sale to leaning hard into YouTube Shorts, influencers, and community momentum. he episode wraps with reflections on resilience, creative momentum, and why 2026 just might be the Year of the Dude.Support How Many Dudes!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/how-many-dudesTrailer Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgQM1SceEpISteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3934270/How_Many_Dudes00:00 Cold Open00:33 Introduction and Welcome01:52 The Launch Strategy for 'How Many Dudes'05:44 Initial Reception and Growth of the Demo11:38 Influencer Impact and Community Engagement17:34 Viral Success and Peak Player Engagement23:50 The Power of Community Influence26:49 Tracking Player Engagement and Growth30:32 Comparing Demo Performance and Market Trends31:50 Understanding Wishlist Dynamics35:37 Designing an Engaging Demo Experience40:05 Exploring Game Mechanics and Combinatorial Play45:38 Seasonal Models and Game Dynamics47:00 Naming the Year: 202647:43 Creative Year Themes and Predictions54:18 Reflections on Resilience and Moving ForwardTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Today we attempt an immersive historical reconstruction of Dur-Sharrukin, the short-lived but astonishing capital built by Sargon II of Assyria in the late eighth century BCE. Set primarily in 706 BCE, this episode takes the listener on a guided tour of the city at the height of its splendor, using a fictional Urartian envoy as a narrative lens to explore what may be the most ambitious urban project of the ancient Near East.Drawing closely on archaeological evidence, royal inscriptions, and comparative material from Assyria and Babylonia, the episode reconstructs the experience of approaching Dur-Sharrukin along the royal roads, passing through its immense fortifications, and moving from the regimented lower city into the elevated palace and temple complex. Along the way, it examines Assyrian logistics, deportation policy, urban planning, law courts, sacred gates, monumental reliefs, and the social reality of an imperial capital populated almost entirely by relocated peoples from across the empire.Particular attention is given to the unprecedented scale and order of the city, its rigid grid layout, state-allocated housing, massive walls, and the palace platform crowned by the ziggurat of Nabu. The episode also explores the hydraulic engineering that made the upper complex possible, including early screw-pump technology that anticipates later traditions surrounding the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Dur-Sharrukin emerges not merely as a capital, but as an ideological statement: a city designed to embody kingship, divine favor, and imperial domination in stone, water, and labor.Although the central figure of Aramu is fictional, the city is not. The episode uses historical fiction as a disciplined tool to illuminate daily experience, perception, and scale in a way that conventional narrative history often cannot. It also reflects on the tragedy of Dur-Sharrukin's fate, abandoned only months after completion following Sargon II's death, and largely erased from living memory despite rivaling the great wonders of the ancient world.This episode sets the stage for the next installment, which turns from the city to the engine that made it possible: the mature Assyrian army of the Sargonid period, examining its organization, equipment, tactics, and logistical systems in depth.I am also doing daily history facts again, at least until I run out of time again. You can find Oldest Stories daily on Tiktok and Youtube Shorts.If you like the show, consider sharing with your friends, leaving a like, subscribing, or even supporting financially:Buy the Oldest Stories books: https://a.co/d/7Wn4jhSDonate here: https://oldeststories.net/or on patreon: https://patreon.com/JamesBleckleyor on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCG2tPxnHNNvMd0VrInekaA/joinYoutube and Patreon members get access to bonus content about Egyptian culture and myths.

243 | This Is Why I STOPPED Talking To YOU | Part 2Last week's podcast I published a pod I've had in the vault since Feb 2025, and since then, more has went on with me that I had to make a part 2.Today's podcast I'll cover 5 life updates that will bring you up to date on what's been going on with me and I reveal who I am leaving and why I stopped talking to you. Leave your review in the comments! This is why I STOPPED talking to YOU | Part 1https://youtu.be/3PN-e3I2BJwIncomplete Joyhttps://christiansweightsuccess.net/incomplete-joy/Get Your Success Fitness Family Membershiphttps://www.youtube.com/@SuccessFitness/membershipMy Home Gym Equipmenthttps://amzn.to/3YDDjpPuse my code FITBREATHE at checkout to get 20% offhttps://www.pnmedical.com/product/breather-fit/HOW MANY CALORIES SHOULD I EAT?This FREE guide provides you with knowing your daily caloric & macro intakehttps://linktr.ee/christianevansListen to #TheSuccessFitnessPodcasthttps://linktr.ee/christianevansGrow Your Youtube Channel Like I Do With Vidiqhttps://www.vidiq.com/successfitnessMake 30 Youtube Shorts in 1 Hour Using AI to grow your Youtube channelhttps://www.opus.pro/?via=4b596fGet 15% OFF your EPIC PURE WATER FILTER PITCHER TODAYhttps://epicwaterfilters.myshopify.com?ref=ALIXVCMYRQ&pmx_click_id=MOREWATERConnect with me here! https://linktr.ee/christianevans #moreweight #morecoffee #morecardio #morewater #homegym #homegymworkouts #chestworkout #benchpress #breather #breatherfit #epicpurewater #epicwater #vidiq #workout #fitness

We've compiled our top-performing YouTube Shorts from 2025 into one power-packed rewind video! These bite-sized insights from industry leaders cover everything from Amazon advertising secrets to AI-powered retail transformation. Thanks for listening to Talk Commerce—let's dive into the highlights.1. Elizabeth Greene - Amazon Advertising MasteryCo-founder of JunglrElizabeth Greene shares game-changing Amazon advertising secrets for scaling ecommerce brands through strategic ad spending and automation tactics. Learn how to maximize your ROAS and dominate the Amazon marketplace.Listen to the full episode →2. Adam Callinan - Mathematical Precision in BusinessFounder of BottleKeeper and PentaneJoin Adam Callinan as he shares his entrepreneurial journey from creating BottleKeeper to developing Pentane. Discover how mathematical precision and lean operations drive modern business success and sustainable profitability.Listen to the full episode →3. Elijah Khasabo - The Future of UGCCo-founder of VidovoElijah Khasabo reveals insights on the evolution of user-generated content pricing, why engagement beats follower counts, and why authentic human content continues to outperform AI-generated videos in driving conversions.Listen to the full episode →4. Drew Chambers - Edge Computing RevolutionEVP at HarperDrew Chambers discusses how edge computing and AI are revolutionizing enterprise web performance. Get insights into speed optimization, personalization, and the future of ecommerce architecture.Listen to the full episode →5. Matthew Merrilees - Global Expansion StrategyCEO at Global-eMatthew Merrilees outlines actionable tactics for neutralizing tariffs, fine-tuning landed costs, and leveraging 3B2C fulfillment so brands can expand internationally without eroding profit margins.Listen to the full episode →6. Mark Elfenbein - AI Visual MerchandisingCRO of NfiniteMark Elfenbein reveals how AI and CGI technology are transforming retail visual merchandising, enabling major retailers like Amazon and Lowe's to reduce photography costs by 90% while creating immersive customer experiences at unprecedented scale.Listen to the full episode →7. Udayan Bose - Generative AI in EcommerceCEO of NetElixirUdayan Bose explores how generative AI is revolutionizing ecommerce, from boosting productivity to impacting SEO and shaping the future of Google Search. Discover key insights from this transformative conversation.Listen to the full episode →Watch the Full Rewind VideoDon't miss these concentrated insights from the brightest minds in ecommerce. Subscribe to Talk Commerce for more expert conversations that help you grow your business.What was your favorite insight? Let us know in the comments!

2026'ya doğru giderken sosyal medyada çok net bir kırılma yaşıyoruz. Reklamlar izlenmiyor, uzun videolar yarıda bırakılıyor, klasik influencer iş birlikleri eski gücünü kaybediyor. Ama tam bu noktada bambaşka bir format sahneye çıkıyor ve algoritmaların da kullanıcıların da favorisi haline geliyor. Kısa drama videoları. Bu bölümde, 2026'da sosyal medyayı neden bu formatın kasıp kavuracağını, markalar için ne anlama geldiğini ve neden artık hikaye anlatmadan satış yapmanın neredeyse imkansız hale geldiğini tüm detaylarıyla konuşuyoruz.Kısa drama videoları dediğimiz şey, genellikle 15 ila 60 saniye arasında süren, izleyiciyi ilk birkaç saniyede yakalayan, duygu yaratan ve finalinde mutlaka bir merak unsuru bırakan mini hikayelerden oluşuyor. Aşk, ayrılık, aile içi çatışmalar, dostluk, hayal kırıklıkları, başarı hikayeleri ya da beklenmedik sürprizler… Hepsi çok kısa sürede ama çok güçlü bir etkiyle anlatılıyor. İnsanlar artık dizi izler gibi değil, duygu yaşamak için video izliyor ve bu format tam olarak bunu sağlıyor.Bu içeriklerin bu kadar hızlı yayılmasının en büyük nedeni dikkat süresinin ciddi şekilde kısalmış olması. Kullanıcılar uzun uzun anlatılan reklamları değil, kendilerinden bir parça buldukları sahneleri izlemek istiyor. Kısa drama videoları tam da bu noktada devreye giriyor. İzleyici, kendini hikayenin içinde hissediyor, karakterle empati kuruyor ve farkında olmadan video sonuna kadar kalıyor. Algoritmalar da bunu seviyor. İzlenme süresi yükseliyor, paylaşım oranı artıyor ve video organik olarak çok daha fazla kişiye ulaşıyor.Bugün bu formatın en güçlü olduğu platformların başında TikTok geliyor. Hikaye bazlı içerikler TikTok algoritmasında çok hızlı yayılıyor. Ardından YouTube Shorts geliyor. YouTube, kısa ama anlamlı hikayelere sahip videoları daha uzun süre dolaşımda tutuyor. Instagram Reels ise özellikle duygusal drama içeriklerinde paylaşım ve kaydetme oranlarıyla öne çıkıyor. Üç platformda da ortak nokta şu: Duygu varsa erişim var.Bu trend sadece Türkiye'de değil, global ölçekte de ciddi bir yükselişte. Çin, Hindistan, Amerika, Filipinler ve Endonezya gibi ülkelerde kısa drama videoları adeta mini dizi formatına dönüşmüş durumda. Bazı içerikler 5-6 bölüm halinde yayınlanıyor ve kullanıcılar devamını görmek için hesapları takip ediyor, bildirimleri açıyor. Bu da markalar için inanılmaz bir fırsat anlamına geliyor. Çünkü artık insanlar reklama değil, hikayeye bağlanıyor.Gelir modelleri tarafında da tablo çok net. İçerik üreticileri bu videolardan platform gelir paylarıyla kazanç elde ederken, asıl büyük kazanç sponsorluk ve marka entegrasyonlarından geliyor. Markalar ürünlerini doğrudan satmaya çalışmak yerine, hikayenin bir parçası haline getiriyor. Bir sahnede kullanılan bir ürün, bir karakterin hayatını kolaylaştıran bir çözüm ya da hikayenin akışını değiştiren küçük bir detay olarak yer alıyor. İzleyici bunu reklam gibi algılamıyor ama marka akılda kalıyor.Bu bölümde ayrıca markaların kısa drama videolarını nasıl kullanması gerektiğini, hangi sektörlerin bu formatta daha hızlı sonuç aldığını ve neden 2026'da klasik reklam videolarının yerini hikaye bazlı içeriklerin alacağını detaylarıyla ele alıyorum. Eğer bir markanız varsa, içerik üretiyorsanız ya da sosyal medyada büyümek istiyorsanız bu trendi görmezden gelmek artık mümkün değil.Kısacası, 2026'da sosyal medyada öne çıkmak isteyen herkesin şunu çok iyi anlaması gerekiyor: İnsanlar ürün değil, duygu satın alıyor. Ve kısa drama videoları bu duyguyu en hızlı ve en etkili şekilde sunan format olarak sahnenin merkezine yerleşmiş durumda. Bu bölümde, bu dönüşümü tüm yönleriyle masaya yatırıyoruz.

Today's episode is another 4Ds session where I dig into the tactics of growing businesses with CEOs and entrepreneurs. We discuss the fear of posting content and running ads based on your best organic content. We also talk about the advantage of having a podcast, failing in business, being practical vs ideological, YouTube Shorts, and much more!

Send us a textThe 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped continues with a reality check that a lot of podcasters need to hear. Today is Day 2 of 12, and this episode focuses on why vertical short-form content won't grow your podcast—but will grow you.There's a common misconception that Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts directly translate into podcast downloads. In most cases, they don't. The jump from seeing a short clip to opening a podcast app, searching for a show, and hitting follow is a long journey—and one that rarely happens.But that doesn't mean short-form video isn't worth doing.

242 | This is why I STOPPED talking to YOU | Part 1This is part one of two explaining where I have been for the past year.When I opened this file in GarageBand—where I store my podcast—it was dated February 22, 2025. Today is Monday, December 22, 2025, and this was not planned. None of this was planned by me.I didn't plan for 10 months to go by since I recorded what I thought was going to be my intro podcast after being gone for a few months at that time. What I realized instead is that I have so much more to say, because so much more has happened between February and December.Because of that, I'm making the choice to record another podcast update, which will be posted in the next few days as part two.Thank you for taking the time to read this, and thank you in advance for listening so I can explain where I have been.Please chime back in with me in the comment section.This is why I STOPPED talking to YOU | Part 1https://youtu.be/3PN-e3I2BJwGet Your Success Fitness Family Membershiphttps://www.youtube.com/@SuccessFitness/membershipMy Home Gym Equipmenthttps://amzn.to/3YDDjpPuse my code FITBREATHE at checkout to get 20% offhttps://www.pnmedical.com/product/breather-fit/HOW MANY CALORIES SHOULD I EAT?This FREE guide provides you with knowing your daily caloric & macro intakehttps://linktr.ee/christianevansListen to #TheSuccessFitnessPodcasthttps://linktr.ee/christianevansGrow Your Youtube Channel Like I Do With Vidiqhttps://www.vidiq.com/successfitnessMake 30 Youtube Shorts in 1 Hour Using AI to grow your Youtube channelhttps://www.opus.pro/?via=4b596fGet 15% OFF your EPIC PURE WATER FILTER PITCHER TODAYhttps://epicwaterfilters.myshopify.com?ref=ALIXVCMYRQ&pmx_click_id=MOREWATERConnect with me here! https://linktr.ee/christianevans #moreweight #morecoffee #morecardio #morewater #homegym #homegymworkouts #chestworkout #benchpress #breather #breatherfit #epicpurewater #epicwater #vidiq #workout #fitness

Apologies for my voice and the lack of graphics. Been sick again and barely got this out today.Episode 179 examines the founding, construction, abandonment, and rediscovery of Dur-Sharrukin (Khorsabad), the short-lived royal capital built by Sargon II of Assyria in the late eighth century BCE. The narrative begins with the history of early Mesopotamian excavation through the career of Paul-Émile Botta, whose 1843–1844 work near Mosul and Khorsabad helped inaugurate Assyriology and introduced Europe to monumental Assyrian palace architecture, relief sculpture, and royal inscriptions. The episode follows Botta's unusual path into Near Eastern exploration, placing his expeditionary background within wider nineteenth-century networks of travel, collecting, and emerging archaeological method, and contrasts the French discoveries at Khorsabad with the subsequent British excavations associated with Austen Henry Layard at Kalhu and Nineveh.From this modern historiographical prelude, the episode turns back to 717 BCE and reconstructs Dur-Sharrukin as an ideological and administrative project of empire. It discusses the city's location, scale, labor regime, deportee settlement, and the programmatic symbolism of a purpose-built capital dedicated to the “true king.” Particular attention is given to the citadel complex—palace, temples, and ziggurat—alongside the logistical systems required to sustain rapid construction, long-distance procurement of materials, and the production of large-scale court art such as lamassu guardians and carved orthostats. The episode also engages changing archaeological interpretations of the site, including how later excavations and recent geophysical survey have revised older claims that the city was never fully completed or inhabited by demonstrating a substantial lower town and more complex occupational history.The final section addresses the political and religious implications of Sargon II's death in 705 BCE and the resulting abandonment of the city under Sennacherib, framing Dur-Sharrukin as a case study in the relationship between royal charisma, omen interpretation, and the volatility of capital cities in the Neo-Assyrian world. In doing so, the episode situates Dur-Sharrukin within broader Near Eastern patterns of state power, forced migration, monumental construction, and the archaeological afterlives of imperial projects.I am also doing daily history facts again, at least until I run out of time again. You can find Oldest Stories daily on Tiktok and Youtube Shorts.If you like the show, consider sharing with your friends, leaving a like, subscribing, or even supporting financially:Buy the Oldest Stories books: https://a.co/d/7Wn4jhSDonate here: https://oldeststories.net/or on patreon: https://patreon.com/JamesBleckleyor on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCG2tPxnHNNvMd0VrInekaA/joinYoutube and Patreon members get access to bonus content about Egyptian culture and myths.

In this season finale, end of the year episode, Hilliard's joined by close friends award-winning director/producer Carl Seaton, TV/Film writer Saeed Crumpler and Executive Producer Tracy Grant to talk about their plans and goals in the New Year and ways writers and filmmakers can think outside the box to grow their careers, businesses and health by making the best kinds of lifestyle changes for themselves!

John and Casey are back reacting to a fresh batch of viral YouTube Shorts. Games, fails, wild twists, and moments that made us pause, laugh, or yell at the screen. This episode is full of surprises from start to finish. 00:00 - Blind Fill Game 20:06 Month To Number Mismatch 25:26 Viral Beer Jacket 31:07 Wrong Sister 32:59 Ranking Sora Ai Disney Trailers 45:45: Speed Got Humbled After A Backflip 47:39 Drone Drama 49:11 Snow Jump 51:42 Frame Job 53:33 Escaping The Escape Room 55:06 Words My Boyfriend Cant Pronounce 56:51 Whitney Houston Challenge 59:02 Craziest Ending To A Football Game Ever 1:04:02 Professional Hammering Games 1:06:47 Rubiks Cube In 0.103 Seconds 1:09:39 Ranking Best Pixar 1:13:05 How To Pump Gas For Beginners 1:16:15 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this final Dad Diaries episode of Season 3, Blue is winding down for Christmas and gearing up for a precious visit from his eldest son, who has lived in the UK for almost eight years. From his little trailer studio in the Canadian winter, he talks about why he is pausing the podcast, where his energy is going next, and how he keeps showing up as a dad from afar.In this episode, Blue talks about:Why this is the last episode of Season 3 and what the winter break will look likeA quick recap of the relocation case, joint guardianship, and life as a long distance dadHow he stays plugged into school life from overseas by being on email lists, contacting teachers, and watching the calendarThe Christmas jumper story and using small, thoughtful gestures to stay present in a child's day to day lifeCreating physical photo albums after visits so kids have something tangible to hold ontoLetting go, trusting the universe, and teaching kids to make good choices when you cannot be there in personUsing outdoor adventure and risk management as a framework for leadership in parentingGrowing his platform through Instagram reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, and why he is focusing there for nowNavigating spicy comment sections, old friction with his ex, and choosing to lead with love instead of resentmentThe joy and chaos of blending families, planning the airport hotel adventure, and looking ahead to Christmas on the slopesA message for dads and parents who are not with their kids this Christmas and ideas for making connection anywayIf you are a dad facing separation, distance, or complicated co parenting, Blue's hope is that this episode reminds you that you can still have a deep, loving relationship with your child, even when you are not there as much as you want. Lead with love, keep showing up in whatever ways you can, and create your own version of “Christmas day” when it works for you.Connect with BlueInstagram: @dadwithoutbordersTikTok: @dadwithoutbordersYouTube Shorts: Dad Without BordersWebsite and writing: bluenetherclift.comIf this episode or this season helped you, the best way to support the show is to share an episode or a reel with another dad who needs it, leave a rating or review, and connect with Blue on social. Season 4 is planned for the spring, so stay tuned.

In episode 550 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers take a hard look at online ads and why they rarely deliver the wishlist conversions indie devs hope for. They break down misleading metrics, misclicks, and the high cost of chasing visibility through paid channels. The conversation also gets into conventions and showcases, exploring why in-person events are great for networking and playtesting but often fall short as direct sales drivers. It's a grounded look at where marketing effort actually pays off and where it evaporates into thin air.Support How Many Dudes!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/how-many-dudesTrailer Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgQM1SceEpISteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3934270/How_Many_Dudes00:00 Cold Open00:12 Introduction and Welcome02:48 The Role of YouTube Shorts in Game Promotion05:32 Understanding Steam's Algorithm and Wishlist Dynamics08:44 Challenges of Scaling Marketing Efforts11:27 Exploring YouTube Ads and Their Effectiveness14:31 Evaluating the Impact of Advertising on Game Visibility19:54 Navigating Google Ads for Game Promotion22:51 Analyzing Click-Through Rates and Conversions26:07 The Efficacy of YouTube Ads29:45 The Illusion of Effective Advertising34:47 The Uncertainty of Marketing Outcomes41:47 Evaluating Events and Conventions43:09 Digital Events and Showcases45:39 The Challenge of Exclusivity in Marketing49:09 Understanding Randomness in Game Promotion51:45 The Cost-Effectiveness of Marketing Approaches55:02 Balancing Development and Marketing EffortsTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Send us a textEric continues the 12 Days of Christmas series on Clipped—a run of quick, daily tips to help creators tighten up their workflow. Today is Day 11 of 12, and this episode is all about using templates to speed up every part of your production process.Eric breaks down how templating show prep, editing workflows, thumbnail design, and episode structure can free up mental space, keep your content consistent, and help you move faster.

What does it really take to scale your business without becoming the bottleneck or burning out your team? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel!In this episode of Built Online, we sat down with Danielle Dufresne, founder of The Auxiliary Co, a fractional production operations partner for agencies and in-house creative teams. Danielle explains the scaling phase most founders get wrong, when to bring in systems and support, how her team helped launch YouTube Shorts with native-feeling content, and why delegation, clear roles, and creative constraints are key to growing without losing your edge. ------------DANIELLE DUFRESNE:- Website: https://www.theauxiliaryco.com- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauxiliaryco/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danidufresne/ ------------

When TikTok bans threatened to upend their social strategy, one university's marketing team discovered an unlikely ally: their SEO colleagues. In this episode, Amanda Ferrill reveals how Temple University turned platform uncertainty into opportunity by marrying keyword research with vertical video content on YouTube Shorts. Learn why ditching cute captions for searchable titles might be the smartest move your social team makes this year. Plus, find out how a video aimed at parents became their surprise hit, all thanks to thinking like a search engine instead of just a content creator.Guest Name: Amanda Ferrill, Senior Associate Director of Social Media, Temple UniversityGuest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-ferrill/Guest Bio: Amanda Ferrill is the Senior Associate Director of Social Media at Temple University, specializing in strategic storytelling, audience engagement, and brand amplification. With a background spanning social media, marketing, and communications across higher education, she combines creative vision with analytics to build meaningful connections. Passionate about the power of community and conversation, Amanda turns ideas into strategy, strategy into content, and content into real connection. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Safaniya Stevensonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/safaniyastevenson/ About The Enrollify Podcast Network:Talking Tactics is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hello one and all, and welcome back to another exciting episode of Trophy Talk! This month, Josh and I (Colin) sit down to catch up on the Thanksgiving festivities and break down 2025 with a few larger topics of discussion. To start off, we dig into our YouTube 2025 recap and what it can tell us about the types of content and media we consume on arguably our most used "streaming" app. If you're like Josh and have three kids who also use your account, you'll end up with some goofy stuff such as Animal Farm Sounds. However, Josh and I realized pretty quickly that many of the metrics and channels being referenced in our wrap ups had to come from YouTube Shorts. So, scroll away folks and watch your recap numbers explode! From there, we dive into a few Patreon write ins that look to summarize how we felt about this year as a whole. Were there any games in recent memory that we started that we wish we didn't? If we were magically given a 30 hour time capsule, would we use that time to finish off games we already have progress in or would we opt to start and finish brand new things from our backlog? Will Colin (I) ever get into and play Arc Raiders? Probably not... We close up our main discussions with a look back at a topic from two months ago, which of the behemoth FPS games "won" 2025. Did Battlefield 6 capitalize enough on one of the weaker CoD entries in recent memory and capture the zeitgeist? Or, despite poor campaigns from both franchises, does the MP, Endgame, Warzone and Zombies package end up as still too high a value proposition to pass up? Josh and I go into great detail breaking down the stats that we can see in addition to giving our own thoughts on both games and their trophy hunts after nearly 50 hours in each of them. We wrap up this final episode of 2025 by talking about a few of the smaller games we've been playing including House of the Dead: Remake, and many more! Thank you all for listening, we'll be back in the first weekend of 2026 to chat about our PSN Year in Review and what we ended up playing over the Holidays. Happy Gaming, and take care!

#904 I'm now a big fan of short-form video for entrepreneurs, despite my initial skepticism. For the best results, though, you should take advantage of multiple platforms at once. But how do you show up everywhere without burning yourself out? In this episode, I'm chatting with online video pioneer Gideon Shalwick. He is the creator of Vubli, a tool that enables you to automate posting videos to YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more. [affiliate link] This is a huge time saver because Vubli doesn't just schedule posts for you. It generates titles, descriptions, thumbnails, and tags, removing the friction that stops many of us from posting consistently. Listen in because Gideon and I dive into the most effective strategies to help you win big with short-form content. We discuss finding your hero platform, debunk myths about using third-party tools and posting daily, and get into the importance of engaging with your audience at peak times. Enjoy! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session904.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In episode 549 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers dig into how short-form video fits into indie game marketing and why it should be part of development from the start. They talk about tools, storytelling, and the strange logic of YouTube Shorts and TikTok, then get into what engagement metrics actually mean and how to use them without overthinking it. The conversation focuses on experimenting, learning from the data, and using community feedback to shape both your game and your marketing.Support How Many Dudes!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/how-many-dudesTrailer Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgQM1SceEpISteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3934270/How_Many_Dudes00:00 Cold Open00:25 Introduction and Welcome02:47 Creating Engaging Short-Form Content05:34 Tools and Techniques for Video Editing08:39 Understanding YouTube Shorts11:50 Crafting Compelling Stories in Shorts14:39 Experimentation and Iteration in Content Creation21:19 Engagement Strategies for Video Launches26:21 Understanding Video Performance Metrics28:38 The Importance of Stick Rate32:14 Algorithm Behavior and Video Longevity40:31 Translating Engagement into Sales44:38 Engagement Challenges with YouTube Shorts46:49 Analyzing Video Performance and Viewer Retention49:07 Understanding YouTube's Algorithm and Game Discovery54:11 The Importance of Video Structure and Viewer Engagement59:44 Identifying Signals of Success in Game Development01:03:46 Community Insights and Sharing Data for GrowthTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Sargon II of Assyria faces a crisis of legitimacy after a humiliating defeat, but transforms potential disaster into triumph through military genius and calculated brutality. This episode chronicles his desperate 720 BCE campaign from Mesopotamia to the Levant, where he perfects combined arms warfare and decimates Samaria so thoroughly that ten tribes of Israel vanish from history.Following his controversial rise to power, Sargon must prove divine favor through victory or lose everything. Watch as he masters siege warfare with unprecedented tactical sophistication, deploying battering rams under coordinated covering fire to crack fortress walls that stymied his predecessors. His lightning campaign against Yahu-Bihdi's coalition demonstrates the Assyrian war machine at peak efficiency—mass deportations, public flayings, and systematic urban destruction become instruments of imperial control.The episode explores Sargon's subsequent campaigns along Assyria's contested frontiers, from the fragmenting Mannean kingdom in the Zagros Mountains to rebellious Tabal under Phrygian influence. Detailed correspondence reveals the mechanics of ancient border warfare, including an elaborate ruse involving fake fortress construction to ambush Urartian raiders. We examine how Sargon manipulates succession crises, deploys intelligence networks, and uses overwhelming force—sometimes fielding armies larger than entire city populations—to maintain imperial dominance against Urartu, Phrygia, and internal dissent.The narrative culminates with the mysterious fall of Carchemish, the last Neo-Hittite vassal, whose wealth funds Sargon's most ambitious project yet: a new capital city that will bear both his glory and an ominous curse.I am also doing daily history facts again, at least until I run out of time again. You can find Oldest Stories daily on Tiktok and Youtube Shorts.If you like the show, consider sharing with your friends, leaving a like, subscribing, or even supporting financially:Buy the Oldest Stories books: https://a.co/d/7Wn4jhSDonate here: https://oldeststories.net/or on patreon: https://patreon.com/JamesBleckleyor on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCG2tPxnHNNvMd0VrInekaA/joinYoutube and Patreon members get access to bonus content about Egyptian culture and myths.

It's News & Comment day! We take a look at some surprising podcast industry stats that paint a very different picture of how many shows are truly active, along with a breakdown of YouTube's new deepfake detection tool and the privacy concerns that come with it. We also introduce a new segment called the Random Podcast Clip of the Week, talk through what's going on with the YouTube Shorts algorithm, share a strange Apple Podcasts autoplay glitch happening for some listeners, and chat with community member, BC Babbles about The Hashies, a new award recognizing indie creators doing great work on social media.Episode Highlights:[03:34] Introducing the Random Podcast Clip of the Week[06:56] Reactions to the LOL Podcast clip[12:59] Transition into News and Comment[14:39] Active podcast numbers and Buzzsprout global stats[17:10] What your download numbers really mean[18:09] YouTube vs podcasting comparisons[19:57] Listener loyalty and audio-first advantages[21:05] Spotify's Top 5[21:38] Spotify Random Chart of the Week: Physics[23:57] Women's Podcast Awards and community events[27:43] Speaker networking events and the EPC Holiday Party[30:28] Patreon launches RSS-based podcast hosting[32:06] Podcasting meets “slow TV”[39:18] Content Business News: YouTube's deepfake detection tool[45:55] Apple Podcasts autoplay glitch explained[48:32] “Everything is Television” discussionLinks & Resources:Tomorrow's Podcast Evaluation: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2504669/episodes/18099719 LOL Podcast (Random Clip of the Week): https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRuo8wPEYx-/ The Hashies Social Media Awardshttps://hashieawards.comBuzzsprout Global Statshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/global_statsWomen's Podcast Awardshttps://www.womenspodcastawards.comEmpowered Podcasting Conference Holiday Party:Email marc@ironickmedia.com to RSVPPodcaster Directory Meetup (use code PMC for free ticket)https://luma.com/y9cp8znaSend in your mailbag question:https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/ or email: marc@ironickmedia.comWant to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat?Connect on PodMatch:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21bJoin us LIVE every weekday at 7 am ET:Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0wChatter: https://preview.chattersocial.io/group/98a69881-f328-4eae-bf3c-9b0bb741481dYouTube: https://youtube.com/@marcronickBrought to you by:https://www.ironickmedia.comSome links may be affiliate links which help support the show. Thank you!

Send us a textIn this October Masterclass, Noah Wickham and Kevin Sanderson from My Amazon Guy dives deep into Amazon selling strategies, offering expert insights into improving Amazon SEO, PPC optimization, listing optimization, and effective marketing tactics for 2025. Learn how to boost your Amazon business, implement powerful Amazon FBA strategies, and optimize your product listings with Amazon A+ Content. Whether you're a beginner or experienced seller, Steven explains how to enhance your Amazon ranking and manage PPC campaigns efficiently.Watch this session to discover advanced Amazon advertising strategies, including retargeting, Google Shopping, and email marketing tactics for sales growth. This video also breaks down key methods to ensure your Amazon product images and alt text are perfectly optimized to boost your visibility and click-through rate (CTR). Plus, get tips on using User Generated Content (UGC) and influencer marketing to elevate your brand presence on Meta, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.#AmazonFBA #AmazonPPC #AmazonSEO #MyAmazonGuy #amazonsellingtips ------------------------------------------------Want free resources? Dowload our Free Amazon guides here:Q4 Selling Playbook: https://bit.ly/46Wqkm3 2025 Ecommerce Holiday Playbook: https://bit.ly/4hbygov Amazon PPC Guide 2025: https://bit.ly/4lF0OYX Ecommerce Holiday Playbook: https://bit.ly/4hbygovAmazon Crisis Kit: https://bit.ly/4maWHn0Amazon SEO Toolkit: https://bit.ly/457zjSl00:00 – Start of webinar01:15 – Why you should build your own store (avoiding Amazon dependency)04:30 – Importance of owning customer data07:00 – The cost of selling on Amazon: Fees and margins10:00 – Why Q4 is a great time to launch a direct-to-consumer brand12:30 – How to build a strategy that works for both Amazon and direct-to-consumer15:00 – Creative refresh for your brand and listings18:00 – The importance of UGC (user-generated content) in advertising21:00 – Effective paid media framework: Top, middle, and bottom funnel strategies24:00 – Using Amazon's AMC to gain a head start in direct-to-consumer advertising28:00 – Email and SMS marketing strategies32:00 – Website optimization for conversion35:00 – Best practices for listing optimization38:00 – Using SEO and copywriting for better product listings42:00 – Brand story and A+ content for building trust and conversions46:00 – Technical performance: Site speed and reducing friction50:00 – Inventory management and fulfillment strategies54:00 – Tracking attribution setup and tools57:00 – Retention strategies: Customer lifetime value and remarketing60:00 – Providing a customer experience that beats Amazon63:00 – January reset: Post-Q4 strategy and remarketing67:00 – Q&A session1:15:00 – Listing optimization Q&A1:28:00 – Review of a listing: Analysis and optimization tips1:35:00 – Final Q&A on listing and optimization questions-------------------------------------------------Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwSupport the show

YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels and other short-form videos are literally causing mental health issues and cognitive impairment, according to a new study. In fact, you could say they're literally rotting our brains with each swipe. In fact, the rot is so bad it even affects ChatGPT.Boy, it's a good thing YouTube isn't going all in on pushing Shorts to every child on Earth. That could the collective IQ of the entire planet.Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.D/REZZED News covers Pixels, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal! We're an independent, opinionated entertainment news blog covering Video Games, Tech, Comics, Movies, Anime, High Strangeness, and more. As part of Clownfish TV, we strive to be balanced, based, and apolitical. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Can natural herbs aid recovery from anorexia? What an analysis of Hitler's DNA tells us about how genes shaped his personality; Can surgical anesthesia accelerate memory loss?  Bananas could be interfering with your smoothie's health benefits; Not just sun, but pesticides and herbicides increase risk for melanoma; Chemical residues on produce impair male fertility; Proliferation of fast-paced social media videos are dumbing us down; Doctors aren't less resilient, the demands of medicine are just fostering unprecedented levels of physician burnout.

Listen all the way to the end for a special musical feature about Sargon II. This episode explores one of the most pivotal and least understood turning points in Neo-Assyrian history, examining the rise of a king whose origins, motives, and very name remain contested even after a century of scholarship. These are the Oldest Stories, available at OldestStories.net.In 722 BCE, Sargon II seized the Assyrian throne and entered an eighteen-year reign that forms the best-documented era of ancient Mesopotamian history. Yet for all his inscriptions and annals, Sargon himself remains an enigma. His parentage, early career, accession, and the meaning of his throne name are questions that continue to challenge scholars of the Neo-Assyrian Empire. This episode delves deeply into the theories surrounding his origins, including newly translated inscriptions from Assur, shifting interpretations of his name from Sharru-Kenu to Sharru-Ukin, and the implications of his apparent disinterest in his own ancestry. From the ideological weight of throne names to the complexities of logosyllabic Akkadian spelling, we explore how philology, archaeology, and political history intersect to shape our understanding of this king.We also follow Sargon into the disastrous opening months of his reign: the unclear succession, the purge of thousands of internal opponents, the immediate loss of Babylon to Marduk-Apla-Iddina, the Levantine revolts, and the devastating defeat near Der at the hands of the Elamites. These events set the stage for a king on the brink of failure, navigating accusations of ill-omen, political chaos, and the danger of being overthrown before his first year had even ended. Yet they also reveal the moment in which Sargon's extraordinary administrative and logistical genius emerges, allowing him to rescue his reign and initiate the Sargonid Golden Age.Along the way, the episode examines the broader historical context of Chaldean and Elamite politics, Babylonian ritual ideology, the transformation of Assyrian year-dating from limmu officials to palu counts, and the evolving religious presentation of Assur's kingship. It traces the subtle theological and political shifts that distinguish Sargon from his predecessors, as well as the early strategic failures and last-minute decisions that determine the fate of the empire. The result is a comprehensive look at one of the most complex figures of the ancient Near East and the precarious moment at which Assyria's future hung in the balance.If you enjoy the episode, consider supporting the show on Patreon, becoming a YouTube member, or donating directly at OldestStories.net. Your support truly helps this project grow. Stay tuned through the end for the Sargon II musical piece, and subscribe to follow Sargon's campaigns as the imperial war machine finally roars to life in the next installment.I am also doing daily history facts again, at least until I run out of time again. You can find Oldest Stories daily on Tiktok and Youtube Shorts.If you like the show, consider sharing with your friends, leaving a like, subscribing, or even supporting financially:Buy the Oldest Stories books: https://a.co/d/7Wn4jhSDonate here: https://oldeststories.net/or on patreon: https://patreon.com/JamesBleckleyor on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCG2tPxnHNNvMd0VrInekaA/joinYoutube and Patreon members get access to bonus content about Egyptian culture and myths.

In today's episode of Mike Dell's World, Mike reflects on the hectic pace of life, the whirlwind of Zoom meetings, and the importance of being intentional about slowing down. After a long, stressful year marked by personal challenges and the loss of Blubrry's founder, Mike shares how he's planning to reclaim some peace and quiet this winter. He talks about waking up too early, back-to-back Zoom calls, and the extra layer of chaos that comes when major services like Cloudflare go down. But mixed into all that is a message: it's okay to pause, to set boundaries, and to purposely not be busy. This winter, Mike plans to simplify things—like leaving the tractor at his mom's place for driveway clearing, taking snowshoe walks, heating with wood by the fireplace, and carving out real downtime to read, relax, or just get bored on purpose. He also talks about how constant digital distractions make it hard to truly unwind—like instinctively grabbing the phone for YouTube Shorts the moment a show is paused. Maybe boredom isn't such a bad thing. Mike wraps up by teasing tomorrow's episode on winter driving—something that pairs perfectly with the theme of slowing down. Episode Highlights A day of nonstop Zoom calls and early wake-ups Reflecting on a stressful year and big life changes Losing Blubrry founder Todd Cochrane and navigating the transition Handling winter chores differently this year The value of intentional downtime and not over-committing Heating with wood and embracing cozy winter days Tech dependence, boredom, and the lure of YouTube Shorts Cloudflare outages and customer anxiety A preview of tomorrow's topic: winter driving

In this episode Hilliard and guest co-host writer/director Gregg Simon sat down for almost two hours with DANIEL PEARLE Executive Producer of the new Netflix thriller called THE BEAST IN ME starring Claire Daines and Matthew Rhys.Daniel Pearle is an American playwright and screenwriter. His plays have been produced and developed at Lincoln Center Theater, London's Old Vic, The Vineyard, Ars Nova, and at regional theaters around the country. His play A Kid Like Jake premiered in a sold-out run at LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater (NY Times Critic's Pick). The play won the 2013 Laurents/Hatcher Foundation Award and was also awarded the prestigious Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation's Theatre Visions Grant.Daniel's feature film adaptation of A Kid Like Jake premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. The film is directed by Silas Howard and stars Claire Danes, Jim Parsons, Octavia Spencer, Priyanka Chopra, Amy Landecker, and Ann Dowd. IFC Films acquired domestic rights for the film, which opened in theaters June 1, 2018. He is currently writing an original feature film for Warner Bros.His other plays include Freefall (finalist, 2017 O'Neill Playwrights Conference), Remote Viewing (semi-finalist, 2015 O'Neill Playwrights Conference), The Prodigies (semi-finalist, 2013 O'Neill Playwrights Conference), and Plunder (winner, 2008 Loeb Drama Center's Phyllis Anderson Prize). His short play The Truth About Christmas was a winner of the 2011 Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Short Play Festival.Daniel was a recipient of the 2018 Humanitas New Voices Grant for emerging writers in television. He received a WGA Award Nomination for his work on FX's Impeachment: American Crime Story. Other TV credits include One of Us Is Lying (Peacock) and Accused (Fox). He is an alum of Ars Nova's Play Group and a MacDowell Fellow. He earned his BA from Harvard University and his MFA from The New School for Drama.

#901 I was wrong. Going against one of my core beliefs proved it and changed everything! For years, I championed the idea that long-form content was the only real way to build a loyal audience. I was especially hard on the growing popularity of TikTok. But that all changed when I finally understood what it takes to attract superfans, one sixty-second video at a time. Now, my short-form series, Should I Open It, or Should I Keep It Sealed?, has become the number one thing I'm known for. Listen in because, in this episode, I reveal how I went from skeptic to believer. I've picked up over a billion views in process and have serious additional revenue coming in, so don't miss this session! I'll share the importance of consistency and authenticity, and why showing up daily might be the most powerful growth strategy we have right now. Tune in to build an audience without following cheesy trends! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session901.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Johnny Lynum.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Johnny Lynum.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Johnny Lynum.

In this episode, a top influencer joins us to reveal what's new in social media, how creators can pivot in 2025, and her experience launching products on Amazon and TikTok Shop.

In 727 BCE, the death of Tiglath-Pileser III—one of Assyria's greatest reformers and conquerors—brought to the throne his son Ululayu, known to history by his regnal name Shalmaneser V. This episode of Oldest Stories examines the short, poorly documented, yet pivotal reign of Shalmaneser the Least, exploring the troubled transition between the age of Tiglath-Pileser's reform and the rise of Sargon II. Drawing on fragmentary Assyrian records, biblical sources, and archaeological evidence, the episode reconstructs the domestic policies, fiscal reforms, and failed campaigns that defined his rule.Listeners will learn how Shalmaneser attempted to standardize taxation and weights across the empire—introducing the controversial “Mina of the King”—and how these bureaucratic experiments may have destabilized the nobility and provoked internal dissent. His reign also saw major events in the wider Near East: the rebellion of King Hoshea of Israel, the long siege of Samaria described in the Book of Kings, and the abortive Assyrian assault on Tyre. Despite ruling over the largest empire yet known, Shalmaneser's administrative mediocrity and ill-fated reforms undermined Assyria's stability, paving the way for Sargon's coup and the beginning of the Sargonid dynasty.This episode situates Shalmaneser V within the broader arc of Neo-Assyrian history, from the administrative innovations of Tiglath-Pileser III to the ideological and military transformations of Sargon II. It explores key themes in ancient Near Eastern politics, including royal succession, imperial bureaucracy, taxation, and the interaction between Assyria and Israel. Ideal for students of Assyriology, biblical studies, and ancient history, “Shalmaneser the Least” offers a detailed look at one of the empire's most obscure yet consequential rulers.Keywords: Shalmaneser V, Tiglath-Pileser III, Neo-Assyrian Empire, Assyria, Babylon, Sargon II, Samaria, Hoshea, Israel, Tyre, Assyrian kings, Near Eastern history, biblical archaeology, Assyrian reforms, ancient Mesopotamia.I am also doing daily history facts again, at least until I run out of time again. You can find Oldest Stories daily on Tiktok and Youtube Shorts.If you like the show, consider sharing with your friends, leaving a like, subscribing, or even supporting financially:Buy the Oldest Stories books: https://a.co/d/7Wn4jhSDonate here: https://oldeststories.net/or on patreon: https://patreon.com/JamesBleckleyor on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCG2tPxnHNNvMd0VrInekaA/joinYoutube and Patreon members get access to bonus content about Egyptian culture and myths.

We're in Los Angeles at Adobe MAX 2025 to break down the announcements that will change how creators work, including Adobe's game-changing partnership with YouTube. We're joined by a legendary lineup of guests to discuss the future of creativity. Mark Rober reveals his $55 million secret project for the first time ever, Cleo Abram (Huge If True) shares her POV on editorial freedom and advancements in tech, and Adobe's GM of Creators Mike Polner, explains the new AI tools that will save you hours of work.What you'll learn:-- Mark Rober's strategy for building a 100-person company.-- The AI audio tool that creates studio-quality sound anywhere.-- How to edit YouTube Shorts inside the new Premiere Mobile app.-- Why creative freedom is more important than ever for creators.If you want to stay ahead in the creator economy, subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss our next episode!00:00 Live From Adobe MAX!01:01 Adobe's ChatGPT Integration01:45 The New Adobe x YouTube Partnership04:09 YouTube's New TV Experience07:48 Welcome Mark Rober!08:40 Is AI Cheating for Creators?12:25 Building the Mark Rober Business16:51 Mark Rober's $55M Secret Project23:53 Welcome Cleo Abram!26:12 Why I Left Vox31:20 AI Tools Lower The Barrier37:24 Welcome Adobe's Mike Polner!39:31 Adobe's Top 3 New Tools44:27 What is "Responsible AI"?52:06 Upload: Steven Bartlett's Big RaiseCreator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen.Follow Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/Follow Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/Original music by London Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/Edited and produced by Adam Conner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand

Today's episode is a compilation of some of my best advice when it comes to selling. The number one asset for any business, entrepreneur, or personal brand is attention. Whatever you are trying to do, whether it is selling a product, offering a service, or spreading a message, it can not be done without getting the attention of the audience.The great thing about the internet is that now attention is more widely available and requires less money to access than ever. This is why social media, especially YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn and TikTok, are super important platforms for you to be on. The organic reach on those platforms is so high, that it really comes down to how good your creative is.Start thinking of platforms like TV channels and put your "ads" on the popular shows that everyone is watching. It does not matter if the "show" is less popular next season, just strike when it is hot.

In this episode - Hilliard, TV/Film writer SAEED CRUMPLER, and comedy/drama writer RICH SCOTT talk about how the global economic downturn could affect the entertainment industry, and what writers can do to protect themselves financially and creatively. What You'll Learn:How and why artists fight back by starting their own labels and production companiesSurvival is Key"Make Money Sexy Again"What should Emerging writers write in 2026Being a TastemakerAI and how to writers can work with itChange is constant, adapt or dieMentorship - the good and badAnd so much more!

#896 If I were starting over today, how would I build an audience and business from scratch? Someone asked me this question at my Card Party event in Seattle, and it really got me thinking. If you're undecided about your first steps, join me for this episode to hear my answer and unlock a possible roadmap to success! So, what is the top opportunity for beginner creators right now? First, the biggest lesson is to pick a single strategy and run with it. That's because anything can work, but if you try doing everything at once, nothing will. That said, my tactic of choice would be focusing on creating and publishing short-form videos daily. I'll tell you exactly why this is an awesome way to fast-track learning and growth in today's session. So, listen in to get the blueprint I'd use on platforms like YouTube Shorts and TikTok to set myself up for major wins! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session896.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everything's going great here at This Week in Startups — and we're expanding! As we launch a brand new podcast next year, we're looking to bring on two new creative roles:Video Editor — Full-time or part-time, remote or in-person (Austin). If you love startups and tech and you're skilled at editing, this is your shot. Send your portfolio to editor@launch.co.Short-Form Video Editor (CapCut) — Help us create top-tier TikToks, Reels, and YouTube Shorts from our podcast content. If you're great with CapCut and have a feel for viral startup content, email capcut@launch.co.We don't care about degrees or titles — just talent, creativity, and passion for startups. Competitive pay, flexible hours, and the chance to work with one of the top startup shows in the world.Apply now:Video Editor → editor@launch.coShorts Editor → capcut@launch.co#startups #hiring #videoediting #podcast #ThisWeekInStartups #tech

#893 I used to doubt the value of short-form content for serious brand building, but I was way off. Diving in and giving it a real chance has completely changed my mind! In this episode, I'll share an awesome update on Short Pocket Monster. This is the experimental Shorts channel I started in the Pokémon space to see if this format was worth it for entrepreneurs. Millions of subscribers and hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue later, short-form content has been an incredible boost to my business! I'll break down my exact process to help you follow in my footsteps without all the trial and error. From building a series that keeps people coming back to repurposing videos across multiple platforms, I'll share all the strategies that worked. My editing time is down to twelve minutes per video, so you don't have to put in long hours for this to take off. Enjoy! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session893.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.