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Use our special link ⁠here⁠ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Or go to zencastr.com/pricing and use code ASWAYD. Get ready to go down by the river, folks! Sherrick begins the wild and amazing journey of telling Amelia all about Act ONE of Baldur's Gate 3! All sorts of spoilers are running wild during this episode, so be warned! There's a lot of story to this one. Special thanks to JM Gibson (Twitter @jeanmariegibson) for editing, JenIsOnline for the intro vocals and GabiNebula for help with the intro! Amelia WTF Is This: https://www.instagram.com/aswaydpod/ MERCH STUFF: https://aswayd.myspreadshop.com Buddha by Kontekst https://soundcloud.com/kontekstmusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/b6jK2t3lcRs

This week Kelley and Jordan talk about, "Best Christmas Ever." in this episode they discuss Kelley's unusual Christmas theme, Jordan tells of his first time at Arby's, they ask why Charlotte wanted her husband to bad mouth a woman, and rant about the worst Christmas gift ever.Use our special link https://zen.ai/0LmmcoxSI8fB_4ix3nioEncL07XVkMKbLJizxRQqXv4 to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/0LmmcoxSI8fB_4ix3nioEr1GvXnsPkWemdSR5s0AtUc to save 20% off anything you order.Listen to us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen to podcastsApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-you-think-youre-iconic/id1528462095Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sV5jnnsnI7mcCk3pA7yVT?si=rD_0rUScQS2y2arFbbJZPg&dl_branch=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sytyipodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SYTYIPODCASTYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClWbWmlH_IEXGy9Dbbeg--A

Ready to challenge what you think you know about cats? Or perhaps you're intrigued by the alarming effects of a sedentary lifestyle on the heart? Set aside the remote, stand up, and join us for a deep dive into these and more fascinating topics in this episode of the Science Podcast. We're busting popular myths about our feline friends and revealing how they're more social than you might believe. We're also unveiling findings of recent research that underscores the importance of movement for heart health, and we're not just talking about vigorous exercise. Ever wondered what it's like to be a gastroenterologist or hepatologist? We're lucky to have Dr. Kaveh Hoda, liver expert, who'll be sharing his journey, from college through to fellowship, and his passion for medicine. Get a glimpse of the complexities of gastroenterology and the importance of the liver in our well-being. Plus, Dr. Hoda lets us in on the increasing prevalence of alcoholic liver disease amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.We're not stopping there, though. We're touching the frenzy world of medical shows, with Dr. Kaveh who's giving us the lowdown on how medicine is usually portrayed in Hollywood – how much of it is fact and how much is fiction. You'll also get a sneak peek into the making of our podcast "House of Pod" and some intriguing Persian history. We even have a couple of personal stories to share, from our struggles with our dogs to a spooky encounter with coyotes. So, are your ears perked up yet? Join us and let's enrich our minds together in this episode of the Science Podcast!Dr. Hoda's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-house-of-pod-a-medical-podcast/id1225096382Dr. Hoda on X: https://twitter.com/thehouseofpod Bunsen and Beaker Links:30% off the first month at Zencastr - use the code in the show!https://zen.ai/3LXIX2UYb1RLXwtWHHjryXAutdr3HS5EpVHMW80BOKgSave 10% at Bark and Beyond with the coupon code BUNSEN!The 2024 Bunsen and Beaker Calendar is ready to order!The Ginger Stuffie is on presale so check the link here!Join The Paw Pack to Support The Show!https://bunsenbernerbmd.com/pages/paw-pack-plus-communityOur Website!The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comSign up for our Weekly Newsletter!Bunsen and Beaker on Twitter:Bunsen and Beaker on TikTok:Bunsen and Beaker on FacebookSupport the showFor Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower.https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd

Episode 14 - NFL Week 13 Preview! Jesse, Huf, and Ace are here this week, lots of takes, trends, and more from us here at Hit The Books. Be sure to tune in. Power Rankings in all the leagues and more! Don't forget about our daily picks and to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for Free Picks Daily!  New Episodes Weekly    Our weekly NFL Live Stream begins this Sunday morning at 10AM EST. Showcasing our 5 favorite games going into Sunday! Live on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, Kick, Rumble, and Twitter! MNF Picks & Preview Released Monday Morning on YouTube, Rumble, and Twitter!    https://www.linktr.ee/HitTheBooks  https://www.HitTheBooksPod.com  —------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out our new Merch! New designs are released all the time! https://www.HitTheBooksPod.com/  —------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget we release free daily picks on all our social media accounts: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Be sure not to miss out on those for some free money!    https://www.linktr.ee/HitTheBooks  https://www.HitTheBooksPod.com  —------------------------------------------------------------------- Email: contact@HitTheBooksPod.com  Website: https://www.HitTheBooksPod.com  Social Media and More Links: https://www.linktr.ee/HitTheBooks  —------------------------------------------------------------------- Producer/Host: Jesse (https://www.instagram.com/jessecox8/) Host: Tyler (https://www.instagram.com/therealtylerhufnagel/) Host: Mackey (https://www.instagram.com/michaelmackey__/)  Host: Ace (https://www.instagram.com/alexventura88/) —------------------------------------------------------------------- Zencastr Use our special link HITTHEBOOKS to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   —-------------------------------------------------------------------  

Episode #212. REPLAY - Preview of the Video Game and Nerd Trivia Podcast with Tony D Without Quoc or Lam, today's episode is just gonna be a preview of Tony's other podcast, the Video Game and Nerd Trivia Podcast.

Chris and Jarod are talking the NBA In-Season Tournament and who we think has the best shot of winning, talking the unseriousness of the Carolina Panthers and why this is an organizational failure of the highest regard, talk about Aaron Rodgers' at practice (word to Allen Iverson) and so much more!Follow @sttppodcast on all socials and turn on notifications to know when new content becomes available.Use our special link (https://zen.ai/fLB5XsC_LwlGHkai11Q7ZGw-nyQMCzWq9jQoqgMidaI) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.

In this episode: Turmoil in Carolina - Frank Reich's Departure In a shocking move, the Carolina Panthers fired head coach Frank Reich. This departure sends shockwaves through the organization and raises questions about the future under owner David Tepper. More intriguingly, we discuss the potential impact on the development of the promising Bryce Young. NFL Week 12 Takeaways Week 12 of the NFL brought us highs, lows, and everything in between. The Eagles staged a jaw-dropping comeback against the Bills, while the Packers left the Lions embarrassed. Matt Canada's firing, Saints suck, and the sudden rise of the Broncos – we cover it all. Stay tuned as we break down the most exciting moments and surprising developments from a thrilling week in the NFL. NFL Week 12 Game Balls In this segment, Brad and Alex hand out their coveted "Game Balls" to standout players who made a significant impact in Week 12. Discover the stars who shined the brightest in Week 12. 49ers vs. Eagles Week 13 Preview with Betting Picks Looking forward to Week 13, we turn our attention to the NFC Championship game rematch between the 49ers and the Eagles. We break down the key matchups and provide betting picks to help you make informed decisions. WTF Moment of the Week If you've ever found yourself exclaiming, "WTF was that?!" – you're not alone. Brad shares the most perplexing coaching decisions and head-scratching plays in our "WTF Moment of the Week" segment. Get ready for some jaw-dropping revelations from Week 12. Special Guest Max Chadwick Talks College Football This episode brings a treat for college football fans. We're joined by Max Chadwick, a college football analyst at Pro Football Focus. Dive into discussions about recent coaching hires, the Heisman race, conference championship games, and the burning question of whether Florida State should make it to the CFP with a backup QB. Betting Locks of the Week The moment you've been waiting for – our Betting Locks of the Week. Brad and Alex reveal the best bets for the upcoming games, complete with updates on how last week's picks fared. subscribe to our FREE newsletter at pintglassfootball.com to get exclusive content! We would like to thank our sponsors: Underdog Fantasy is THE EASIEST PLACE to play fantasy sports! You can win up to 20X your money in a single night! Sign up today with this link: ⁠https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-pint-glass-football⁠ and use promo code PGF to get your first deposit DOUBLED up to $100! SeatGeek: The best seats at the best prices. You'll never have to worry about overpaying for tickets again. How? They put a 0 to 10 score on each ticket, so you know if you're getting a good deal! Download the SeatGeek app and enter the code PGFPOD for $20 off your first ticket purchase! Liquid I.V. Is the category-winning hydration brand fueling your well-being Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link https://zen.ai/pgfp20 to save 20% off anything you order. Bettor Edge: Sports betting platform that lets you create your own betting lines and prices for real money betting positions - with no sportsbook fees. Use promo code "PGF" to receive a FREE $20 on your first order at bettoredge.com Zencastr is the ultimate all-in-one podcasting platform. We've bundled all your podcasting needs — record, edit, distribute and monetize all from the same place. It's never been easier to podcast. Use my special link https://zen.ai/pgfp and use pgfp to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastr

Reese and Bibs are finally back in your feed. We know you missed us! When we were last with you the Mavs were 6-1 and we were asking if they were for real. Both of us were skeptical about the Mavs ability to keep winning games with the way they were playing and they proceeded to go 4-5 in our absence (5-5 after winning the last game before we were able to upload this episode). The conversation about the slide touched on some of the same issues. Catch up and TV/Movie Talk: First 45 minutesMavs Slumping: 47:00 - 01:06:06Weekly Segments: 01:07:47 - End(times may be slightly off due to ads)EnjoyUse our special link https://zen.ai/mavsoutsiders to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.Claim your welcome bonus with betoline - use my special link https://promotions.betonline.ag/mavoutsiders-109320 to save 50% on your first deposit up to $1,000.You can always find Bibs on X/Twitter @Bibscorner and Instagram @MBibs. You can find Reese on X/Twitter @MofR25 and Instagram @MindofReese. Also, subscribe to MindofReese on YouTube. Finally, ensure you're following the show on Twitter @MavsOutsiders and Instagram @MavsOutsidersPod. Purchase the Mavs Outsiders merch at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mavs Outsiders Shop on Etsy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus content!: ⁠Patreon Link⁠Help the show by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We appreciate every listen and, of course, every review.

The Heroes continued to look around the crumbling building, quickly realizing that it was entirely unsafe for the children to be there. Chunks of the walls were missing, and dust held thick in the air. The children coughed continuously and some sat shaking in corners. Makeshift beds had been crafted from old rags of clothing and blankets. The female combatant explained to the Heroes that she had been an young orphan here once, and fought in the arenas in order to buy the children food. She also explained that there was a large tournament being held in a few days that she believed the Heroes would easily be able to win.   Thanks a bunch to Srivats for coming on the show! Please go check out his website: His Website   Also be sure to check out our website and sponsors:   Our Website   Get hydrated 2X faster with great flavor and with 3X the electrolytes with Liquid IV. Get 20% off when you go to Liquid I.V. 's website and use code DJP15 at checkout   Use my special code: DJP15 to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.  Go to zencastr.com/pricing and use code DJP15 and you'll get 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.

Tune in as my buddy Daxh Alanis comes back to the program for a breakdown of Recursion, the 2019 sci-fi thriller rollercoaster of a novel by Blake Crouch. Talking points for this podcast include the heart-wrenching dynamic that builds up between the two leads, the intricate logic of this mindfuck tale, and the impact that deprivation tanks can have on tinnitus. TW: suicide, suicide attempt, murder, child death, car accident, dementia, war, grief, mental illness, brief references to a school shooting Spoilers start at 15:35 Here's how you can learn more about Palestine and Israel: http://decolonizepalestine.com Here's how you can act to help stop Israel's genocide of Palestine: http://linktr.ee/savegaza Use my special link https://zen.ai/tLqYJyLZFHMrWo9ZXXWgVw to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Good Word: • Daxh: Columbine by Dave Cullen • Arthur: Forgotten Reach out at email2centscritic@yahoo.com if you want to recommend things to watch and read, share anecdotes, or just say hello! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes or any of your preferred podcasting platforms! Follow Arthur on Twitter, Goodpods, StoryGraph, Letterboxd, and TikTok: @arthur_ant18 Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram: @two_centscritic Follow Arthur on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/144101970-arthur-howell --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arthur746/message

Novo and Philip (philipchurch.com) discuss the phenomenon of international musical pop stardom, why it only seems localized to the west and not quite anywhere else, and what the future may hold for this unique world market, featuring talks on musician Oliver Anthony, Ryuichi Sakamoto, PSY (and his hit song "Gangnam Style"), band Rammstein, Bad Bunny, Kali Uchis, Rosalia, Mdou Moctar, Måneskin, and the likes of K-pop and J-pop. This Episode is brought to you by: Liquid I.V - the category-winning hydration brand fueling your well-being! Liquid I.V. not only acts as a hydration and energy multiplier, but with the right product, also aids in sleep. So go to liquid-iv.com and use promo code: artofthebeholder to get 20% off your next order, and get more fuel for life's adventures. Novella “Adul(ter)ation” – Now available as an Audiobook here - follow adult entertainer Jessica Amber Star as she embarks on a journey that will change her life forever…She not only finds herself in the industry, but figures out a way to transform herself and eventually become…reborn…find out how in Adul(ter)ation, which can be found on Amazon in all major formats. Novel "The Entropy Sessions" - a tale of loss, love, and madness, and our past, present, and future relationships with technology - find it ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ - in paperback, as an ebook on Amazon, or as an audiobook through Audible. Zencastr - our go-to tool to record our podcast with multiple guests remotely. With Zencastr, you can record separate audio and video tracks, and it's all backed up on a secured cloud so you never lose your hard work. It's reliable, easy to use, and there's nothing to download. So go to zencastr.com and use promo code: artofthebeholder, and get 30% off your first three months with a PRO account. Thank you for listening. Check out more at novodeproductions.com, please consider supporting us with a donation, and if you'd like to be on the show, you can contact us at novodemedia@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artofthebeholder/support

This week we finished the saga with Mockingjay Part 2, and we have some thoughts as we get ready for the new prequel. Follow Billy and Raul on Twitter @MasterOfPuns196 and @raulvaderrdz as well as the main show @SYNSPod Go to zencastr.com/pricing and use my code SEEYOU and you'll get 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Or click on this link https://zen.ai/MDEh9Ow56B3Dp-WXwgHT7l5t808fUXyaK-tkvPcKHoo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seeyounextsummerpod/message

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Let's set off on an awe-inspiring journey with our guest, Cecilia Martinez, who, armed with self-awareness and an appetite for growth, has carved out a successful career in software development. Starting from her high school days, designing layouts for myspace pages, Cecilia's trajectory includes journalism, web development, and a self-discovery of her place in tech communities. Her story of growth and transformation, nurtured by her battles with ADHD, the trials and triumphs of a software development boot camp, and her blossoming career as a community lead at Replay, is nothing short of inspiring.What role can tech communities play in launching and shaping your career? Listen as Cecilia shares her experience exploring various local tech groups and the profound impact they had on her career. We examine the role of multi-channel outreach in creating diverse and representative communities and discuss how these communities can act as springboards for newcomers to the industry. Cecilia's narrative underlines the importance of aligning work with passion, the power of self-awareness, and the necessity to take calculated risks.From being a people pleaser to learning to push back when necessary, Cecilia shares the invaluable lessons she's picked up navigating her career paths. We discuss the decision-making processes involved in considering the next career move, the advantages of early-stage startups, and how she's grown to identify the most valuable work to do with her time. Cecilia also shares insights from her deep involvement with open source development tools and the influence these experiences have had on her career. Join us as she takes us through her journey of discovery and growth in the tech space.Use my special link https://zen.ai/dsVpYxjSth5fD-hlbzdIiw to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paidplan.Support the show

The Purifiers and Toraki defeat Brother Faust in an unavoidable battle.  However, with Brother Faust's defeat, it's only a matter of time until the party is discovered by Rassler's followers.  Will the Purest Fires find a way out of this situation?  Find out on this episode of T&C! Join us as our DM Rhyan (HaphazardDM) tries to kill our beloved characters – Stella Bogenheim (Blaze_NBK), Yome (daggertribal), Houta Liu-bei (Robert), and Roroi Royce(Rodimus7901) while we try to ruin whatever it is he has planned. Please leave us a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or any other podcast platform you use! We would greatly appreciate it! Also don't forget to check out the Taverns & Caverns Patreon for ad-free and additional exclusive content! Thank you Adventurers! BlendJet2 Offer Link: Use my special link https://zen.ai/tavernscaverns1 to save 12% at blendjet.com. The discount will be applied at checkout! Zencastr Offer Link: Use my special link https://zen.ai/tavernscaverns2 to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.

SHOW NOTES:   In Podcast Episode 246, “Boundaries Aren't Truly Boundaries Unless They Are Enforced,” Kim discusses the importance of establishing healthy emotional boundaries and honoring those with each and every interaction. How healthy are your boundaries? Which ones do you need to reassess and/or reinforce?   Our focal passage for this episode is 1 Kings 2:28-46 with verses 42-46 as the focal verses:   42 So the king sent for Shimei and demanded, “Didn't I make you swear by the Lord and warn you not to go anywhere else or you would surely die? And you replied, ‘The sentence is fair; I will do as you say.' 43 Then why haven't you kept your oath to the Lord and obeyed my command?” 44 The king also said to Shimei, “You certainly remember all the wicked things you did to my father, David. May the Lord now bring that evil on your own head. 45 But may I, King Solomon, receive the Lord's blessings, and may one of David's descendants always sit on this throne in the presence of the Lord.” 46 Then, at the king's command, Benaiah son of Jehoiada took Shimei outside and killed him. So the kingdom was now firmly in Solomon's grip. WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:   Take some time this week to prayerfully reassess your boundaries and see which ones might need to be reinforced.   Additional Resources and Scriptures:   5 “And there is something else. You know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me when he murdered my two army commanders, Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether. He pretended that it was an act of war, but it was done in a time of peace, staining his belt and sandals with innocent blood. 6 Do with him what you think best, but don't let him grow old and go to his grave in peace. (1 Kings 2:5-6) 8 “And remember Shimei son of Gera, the man from Bahurim in Benjamin. He cursed me with a terrible curse as I was fleeing to Mahanaim. When he came down to meet me at the Jordan River, I swore by the Lord that I would not kill him. 9 But that oath does not make him innocent. You are a wise man, and you will know how to arrange a bloody death for him.” (1 Kings 2:8-9) TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus   I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.   RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS: “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume” “Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida “The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God's Kingdom Agenda” “Life Application Study Bible” “The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary “The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors) Expositor's Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III. "Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:   Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.   This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.   In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.   If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.   Remember, “It's Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”   If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com. National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline   988   https://988lifeline.org/   Reference: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.   Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith. The HIDDEN Episodes:  If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/  

Use our special link here to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Or go to zencastr.com/pricing and use code ASWAYD. Amelia and Sherrick talk about what they were up to while they weren't giving you a call. Specifically, Amelia went to New York, and also Twin Cities con. Sherrick was in a theatre production. Enjoy! Special thanks to JM Gibson (Twitter @jeanmariegibson) for editing, JenIsOnline for the intro vocals and GabiNebula for help with the intro! Amelia WTF Is This: https://www.instagram.com/aswaydpod/ MERCH STUFF: https://aswayd.myspreadshop.com Buddha by Kontekst https://soundcloud.com/kontekstmusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/b6jK2t3lcRs

Prepare to set sail on an informative adventure as we dive deep into the mysteries of the ocean, explore the mind-boggles of inattentional blindness, and unravel the secrets of a groundbreaking weight loss drug. Ever wondered about the marvels of weight loss drugs? Eager to uncover their potential benefits and drawbacks? We embark on a voyage of discovery with OZEMPIC, exploring its health outcomes and how it mimics a gut hormone to suppress appetite. But that's not all! We also venture into a quirky discussion about dogs and inattentional blindness, pondering whether humans are susceptible too.Our lively exploration then plunges us into the awe-inspiring world of marine geology, guided by Dr. Wright's vivid stories from her Hawaiian upbringing and experiences with underwater volcanoes.And hold on tight, for we're about to plunge even deeper! Travel with us to the Challenger Deep, the deepest part of the world's oceans, as we discuss its geological wonders and history of exploration. We then surface to the world of deep-sea submersibles, marvelling at the engineering feats and safety measures that make these dives possible. The expedition doesn't end there though. We steer towards Esri, a billion-dollar company revolutionizing the world with free and user-friendly mapping tools, as Dr. Wright shares her journey from academia to becoming the Chief Scientist at Esri. So buckle up for a journey packed with scientific discoveries, intriguing insights, and a generous dash of humor.Dr. Dawn Wright's Linkshttps://twitter.com/deepseadawnhttps://www.esri.com/en-us/about/science/overview?rsource=%2FsciencesBunsen and Beaker Links:30% off the first month at Zencastr - use the code in the show!https://zen.ai/3LXIX2UYb1RLXwtWHHjryXAutdr3HS5EpVHMW80BOKgSave 10% at Bark and Beyond with the coupon code BUNSEN!The 2024 Bunsen and Beaker Calendar is ready to order!The Ginger Stuffie is on presale so check the link here!Join The Paw Pack to Support The Show!https://bunsenbernerbmd.com/pages/paw-pack-plus-communityOur Website!The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comSign up for our Weekly Newsletter!Bunsen and Beaker on Twitter:Bunsen and Beaker on TikTok:Bunsen and Beaker on FacebookSupport the showFor Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower.https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd

In our Lord of the Rings Month finale, join Satsunami and Andrew as they finish their quest in scaling Mount Zencastr in this trivia episode. But will Satsunami get full marks? Or will he have to be carried over the finish line? Let's dive into this final episode and find out!Play along at home and let us know your scores!Check out all of our content here: https://linktr.ee/chatsunamiWebsite: chatsunami.comTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ChatsunamiPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chatsunami/TikTok: tiktok.com/@chatsunamiPatrons:Battle ToasterSoniaGreenshieldDanny BrownUse my special link zen.ai/chatsunami and use chatsunami to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastrStay safe, stay awesome and most importantly, stay hydrated!

What are the best podcast hook strategies?How do you hook listeners in the first 60 seconds of a podcast?But before we discuss all of that, let me ask you a question.What's the goal with your episodes - drive your listeners away or, make them listen to the entire episode?If you are starting your episode with music that goes on for 10 seconds and then a long winding introduction, then you already have everything you need to drive your listeners away.The first 60 seconds is the most important part of your show which will decide if your listener stays or, browses away.In this episode, we will discuss some simple podcast hook strategies and learn how to hook listeners in the first 60 seconds of a podcast.Let us make the first 60 seconds the most effective for your podcast episodes!More InformationYou can find more information including the show notes and the resources at https://thepodcastinguniversity.com/129Use my special link - https://thepodcastinguniversity.com/go/zencastr-new/ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. You can follow me on social media at -Instagram - https://instagram.com/podcastinguniversityTwitter - https://twitter.com/thepodversityJoin my FREE 10-day eCourse to learn how to start a podcast at https://thepodcastinguniversity.com/free-guide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Realizing what he had done, the Swordsman Hero helped the female combatant to her feet. She quickly came to understand that they were being chased, and urged them to follow her. The did so, and made their way through the maze-like streets. Eventually they reached what appeared to be a run down old building in a forgotten part of the city. Entering the building, the Heroes were surprised to find a large group of children. They ranged in ages appearing from very small to teenagers. A few dozen of them filled into the entryway to see their sudden guests. Each of them wore torn rags for clothing, and were covered in filth. The female combatant turned back to the Heroes, and explained that this was an orphanage, though nobody had properly managed it in years.   Thank you to Devin for coming by to chat!   Also be sure to check out our website and sponsors:   Our Website   Get hydrated 2X faster with great flavor and with 3X the electrolytes with Liquid IV. Get 20% off when you go to Liquid I.V. 's website and use code DJP15 at checkout   Use my special code: DJP15 to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.  Go to zencastr.com/pricing and use code DJP15 and you'll get 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.

Chris and Jarod talk about the Monday Night matchup between Philadelphia and Kansas City, debate the severity of Jalen Hurts' knee injury, Jets benching Zach Wilson and whether or not Aaron Rodgers should try to play this upcoming season, Joe Burrow's injury, talk about what sports things we're thankful for and so much more!  Follow @sttppodcast on all socials and turn on notifications to know when new content becomes available.  Use our special link (https://zen.ai/fLB5XsC_LwlGHkai11Q7ZGw-nyQMCzWq9jQoqgMidaI) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. 

Episode 13 - NFL Week 12 Preview! Mackey and Ace man the show this week as we have tons to uncover in the NFL as we get into Week 12, lots of takes, trends, and more from us here at Hit The Books. Be sure to tune in. Power Rankings in all the leagues and more! Don't forget about our daily picks and to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for Free Picks Daily!  New Episodes Weekly    Our weekly NFL Live Stream begins this Sunday morning at 10AM EST. Showcasing our 5 favorite games going into Sunday! Live on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, Kick, Rumble, and Twitter! MNF Picks & Preview Released Monday Morning on YouTube, Rumble, and Twitter!    https://www.linktr.ee/HitTheBooks  https://www.HitTheBooksPod.com  —------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out our new Merch! New designs are released all the time! https://www.HitTheBooksPod.com/  —------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget we release free daily picks on all our social media accounts: Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Be sure not to miss out on those for some free money!    https://www.linktr.ee/HitTheBooks  https://www.HitTheBooksPod.com  —------------------------------------------------------------------- Email: contact@HitTheBooksPod.com  Website: https://www.HitTheBooksPod.com  Social Media and More Links: https://www.linktr.ee/HitTheBooks  —------------------------------------------------------------------- Producer/Host: Jesse (https://www.instagram.com/jessecox8/) Host: Tyler (https://www.instagram.com/therealtylerhufnagel/) Host: Mackey (https://www.instagram.com/michaelmackey__/)  Host: Ace (https://www.instagram.com/alexventura88/) —------------------------------------------------------------------- Zencastr Use our special link HITTHEBOOKS to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   —-------------------------------------------------------------------

Curious about the mysterious world of feline behavior? That's exactly what we're scratching at in our intriguing chat with cat behavior expert, Dr. Mikel Delgado. She opens up about his unconventional journey from punk rock to academia, and how her passion for cats led her  to establish Feline Minds, while also dabbling in music that pays homage to neighborhood felines. Do you find yourself sneezing around your four-legged friend, yet can't resist cuddling them? We've got you covered as we unravel the science behind cat allergies, touching on personal experiences and the potential dietary solutions for managing them. If you've ever wondered if your pet cat would rather work for their food just like their wild counterparts, join us as we delve into the concept of contra freeloading in our feline friends. Additionally, we discuss the importance of mental and physical stimulation for cats, how to create an enriched environment for them, and clever ways to train them using positive reinforcement.Our nocturnal companions surely have their own quirks, don't they? We shed light on the intriguing behaviors of our feline companions, especially their playtime antics. We delve into how play mimics hunting behavior, tips on choosing suitable toys, and managing playtime for cats with different needs. As we explore cats' perception of time and their fascinating nighttime behaviors, you'll find practical tips to manage the night howlers. The episode concludes with a heartening chat about providing valuable information for cat owners and some tricks of the trade to care for your feline friend better. Prepare to be charmed and educated about the captivating world of cats in our delightful episode!Dr. Delgado's Links:https://twitter.com/mikel_mariahttps://mikeldelgado.com/Bunsen and Beaker Links:30% off the first month at Zencastr - use the code in the show!https://zen.ai/3LXIX2UYb1RLXwtWHHjryXAutdr3HS5EpVHMW80BOKgSave 10% at Bark and Beyond with the coupon code BUNSEN!The 2024 Bunsen and Beaker Calendar is ready to order!The Ginger Stuffie is on presale so check the link here!Join The Paw Pack to Support The Show!https://bunsenbernerbmd.com/pages/paw-pack-plus-communityOur Website!The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comSign up for our Weekly Newsletter!Bunsen and Beaker on Twitter:Bunsen and Beaker on TikTok:Bunsen and Beaker on FacebookSupport the showFor Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower.https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd

That exemption spot at The Hero World Challenge has been filled by Tiger Woods, who makes his return at the very end of the golf season. The guys ponder what this means (2:14). The RSM Classic wrapped up the PGA Fall, and gave Swede Ludvig Åberg his first win (6:25). The DP World Tour wrapped up their season in Dubai, and besides a Nicolai Højgaard win, there was crazy stuff happening across the course including clubs lost in trees and Rory's ball in a fan's lap (10:11). The LPGA also finished up their season and payed our $2 million to now five-time winner Amy Yang (13:15). Over on our YouTube channel you can see inside the TPC Sawgrass clubhouse plus see interviews with Florida and Georgia football greats, and coming up this weekend see if Alex can beat his wife in a round of golf (14:11). While the PGA TOUR season may be quiet this weekend, the NFL certainly isn't (15:21). This week's guest is our resident holiday decorating and party hosting expert, Brandi Milloy, who also shares how she and her husband, Mr Fantastic, have livened up their weekly dinner routine (15:55). Alex's College Football picks were just OK, but now it's time to wrap up the regular season (46:26). Michael is ecstatic after his Giants won a football game, and Alex finally is starting to understand why Michael has such a good sense of humor about the NFL (47:51). Las Vegas was in the news a lot this week, first about the Oakland A's calling Vegas their new home, and then for the Formula 1 debacle Thursday night on the city streets (50:11). The guys love their Quinnipiac Bobcats, and the hockey team is still rolling strong as defending National Champs (53:18). When the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, it's about Thanksgiving meal schedules and what exactly do you do the night before Thanksgiving (54:16). Support our friends! Save 10% on a Phone Caddy, Swing Aide Tumbler, and everything else with promo code COURSEOFLIFE at DesertFoxGolf.com Make sure to check out our weekly Live Takes on the LIVETAKE app, available on your phone's App Store. Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Listen + Love + Subscribe: https://podfollow.com/1437411449 Read Alex's Picks on Run Your Pool: https://www.runyourpool.com/articles/author/alexlauzon/  Support the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4I  Join us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJ  Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ  Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4Dt 

This week Jordan and Kelley go over, "Big Fat Liar." In this episode they are in desperate need of dog trainers, Jordan mixes up Marty with a character from another movie, they laugh at Jordan's love for Universal Studios, and say what makes a movie iconic.Use our special link https://zen.ai/0LmmcoxSI8fB_4ix3nioEncL07XVkMKbLJizxRQqXv4 to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.Ready to shop better hydration, use our special link https://zen.ai/0LmmcoxSI8fB_4ix3nioEr1GvXnsPkWemdSR5s0AtUc to save 20% off anything you order.Listen to us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen to podcastsApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-you-think-youre-iconic/id1528462095Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sV5jnnsnI7mcCk3pA7yVT?si=rD_0rUScQS2y2arFbbJZPg&dl_branch=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sytyipodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SYTYIPODCASTYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClWbWmlH_IEXGy9Dbbeg--A

It's time for Luke Pennock & Brendan Flaherty to review episode 158 and 159 of ECW, from May 7th & 14th, 1996 - joing via satellite! Discussed: Luke's scooter accident and the importance of helmets, penile implants and media literacy, how to count to "1", Joey Styles' Dad's suit, 2 long matches that we received very differently, the movie "Airheads" as modern classic, Sabu's government name, Kathy Lee's sweatshop days, how to order an ECW tape, Jimmy Kimmel's quick wit, and Robert Plant makes a very special personal appearance.  Sponsor - Zencastr Use my special code HAVEN to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Buy a shirt! Buy a shirt.  Support us on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/valuedog IG & Twitter: @hcorehavenpod Contact us: hardcoreahavenpod@gmail.com Luke on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/pukelennock/ Logo by Raymond Biesinger Theme song by RANX

In this episode, we dive into the highs and lows of NFL Week 11. Brandon Staley and the Chargers face more challenges, and we discuss whether the heat is getting to them. The Chicago Bears nearly played almost a perfect game but collapsed in the fourth against the Lions. We analyze the unraveling and what it means for their season. CJ Stroud and the Texans secure another win, leaving us wondering if they have what it takes to make a playoff run. The Steelers' offense struggles persist with Kenny Pickett, while the Ravens position themselves to pull away in the division. Are the Ravens the team to beat? Sean McVay's Rams sweep the Seahawks, and we dissect the implications of this significant loss for Seattle. Does McVay have Pete Carroll's number? The Broncos undergo a big turnaround, and we examine the notable changes under Sean Payton's leadership. The 49ers continue their winning streak, and Brock Purdy silences the critics. We break down their impressive performances. We shift gears to preview the three NFL Thanksgiving Day games: 49ers vs. Seahawks, Lions vs. Packers, and Cowboys vs. Commanders. Plus, we make our betting picks for each matchup. subscribe to our FREE newsletter at pintglassfootball.com to get exclusive content! We would like to thank our sponsors: Underdog Fantasy is THE EASIEST PLACE to play fantasy sports! You can win up to 20X your money in a single night! Sign up today with this link: ⁠https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-pint-glass-football⁠ and use promo code PGF to get your first deposit DOUBLED up to $100! SeatGeek: The best seats at the best prices. You'll never have to worry about overpaying for tickets again. How? They put a 0 to 10 score on each ticket, so you know if you're getting a good deal! Download the SeatGeek app and enter the code PGFPOD for $20 off your first ticket purchase! Liquid I.V. Is the category-winning hydration brand fueling your well-being Ready to shop better hydration, use my special link https://zen.ai/pgfp20 to save 20% off anything you order. Bettor Edge: Sports betting platform that lets you create your own betting lines and prices for real money betting positions - with no sportsbook fees. Use promo code "PGF" to receive a FREE $20 on your first order at bettoredge.com Zencastr is the ultimate all-in-one podcasting platform. We've bundled all your podcasting needs — record, edit, distribute and monetize all from the same place. It's never been easier to podcast. Use my special link https://zen.ai/pgfp and use pgfp to save 30% off your first three months of Zencastr professional. #madeonzencastr

Sino e Dom tornano per un nuovo episodio tra elezioni presidenziali in Argentina, immigrazione in Europa ed exploit legali, inflazione in UK, relazioni USA - Cina, la telenovela OpenAI che colpisce la Silicon Valley come un fulmine a ciel sereno e molto altro. Apri il link per sottoscrivere ad un piano Zencastr usufruendo dello sconto Expatriati del 30% https://zen.ai/u1PcslG4r8g7s1ZYsg35qw --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/expatriati/message

From the moment his father handed him an IBM PC with the simplest of instructions - "Play with it, don't be afraid" - Aral Balkan's worldview was forever changed. Our chat with this developer, professional speaker, consultant, and serial entrepreneur takes us on an enlightening journey through his life, shaped by his early immersion in technology's limitless potential. Aral's deep-seated passion for programming, his dedicated commitment to simplicity, and his advocacy for the internet as a tool for personal empowerment and democratized communication are nothing less than inspiring.Aral reflects on the evolution of the internet, once perceived as a decentralized entity, now understood as a client-server system molded partly by venture capitalists who recognized its potential. He emphasizes the need for coding education, applauding initiatives like Code Club and the involvement of Google, Raspberry Pi, and Coder Dojo in promoting coding. But our conversation doesn't stop there. Aral urges us to confront the systemic inequality in the digital space and the pressing need for simple articulation of the problem to spur action. He introduces us to the concept of small web and the empowering idea of owning and controlling one's own means of communication.Our dialogue extends to the importance of alternative funding methods for initiatives that serve society. Aral shares his views on the limitations of relying on political institutions for funding and the absolute necessity for communication tools to be accessible to all. We tackle the issue of arrogance in the open source community and its impact on software usability, and discuss 'kitten', a framework and server for building small websites, with its innovative security measures and potential as a learning tool. Join us for this essential conversation for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, empowerment, and democracy. This episode promises to enlighten, challenge, and inspire.The Gaming BlenderHave you ever wanted to design your own video game?Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyUse my special link https://zen.ai/dsVpYxjSth5fD-hlbzdIiw to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paidplan.Support the show

You think our series ends just because the newest Saw movie is out? The commentaries have only begun! In our latest BOP n' A Movie, we continue our look at horror's most complicated continuity... outside of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Evil Dead, Demons... you know what, forget we said anything. In Saw IV, repo man Darren Lynn Bouseman wraps his original streak as director with a tale of origins, autopsies, and doors that should never be walked through quickly. Listen as the crew discuss the last time Saw truly looked like Saw, the missing pieces of the life of John Kramer that are laid down with mixed results, maybe the best prop corpse in movie history the rise of Hoffman, the fall of Hoffman, the Straum School of Witness Interrogation, and the original script that would've had Donnie Wahlberg stand on EVEN MORE than a block of ice.CONNECT THE BIRTH OF YOUR CHILD TO THE CHINESE ZODIAC FOR UNCLEAR REASONS BY DOWNLOADING HERE.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoxOfficePulpPodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoxOfficePulp Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/box-office-pulp/id577338641 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7c11ff8b-2875-454d-8770-8b1d36d04b52 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/534ZPRmDoZzNs5GtiAhOEc Google Podcasts: https://pod.link/BoxOfficePulp.googleMore Ways To Listen: https://pod.link/BoxOfficePulp Use my special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.

Novo and the gang forget to turn off another recording and end up staying at the bar past close for after hours, where they have another random conversation about everything and nothing, featuring animated [Adultswim] show "Rick & Morty," bartenders, workplace etiquette, [Adultswim] itself, voice-over talent and actor Chris Parnell, and the rest of the amazing cast. This Episode is brought to you by: Liquid I.V - the category-winning hydration brand fueling your well-being! Liquid I.V. not only acts as a hydration and energy multiplier, but with the right product, also aids in sleep. So go to liquid-iv.com and use promo code: artofthebeholder to get 20% off your next order, and get more fuel for life's adventures. Novella “Adul(ter)ation” – Now available as an Audiobook here - follow adult entertainer Jessica Amber Star as she embarks on a journey that will change her life forever…She not only finds herself in the industry, but figures out a way to transform herself and eventually become…reborn…find out how in Adul(ter)ation, which can be found on Amazon in all major formats. Novel "The Entropy Sessions" - a tale of loss, love, and madness, and our past, present, and future relationships with technology - find it ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ - in paperback, as an ebook on Amazon, or as an audiobook through Audible. Zencastr - our go-to tool to record our podcast with multiple guests remotely. With Zencastr, you can record separate audio and video tracks, and it's all backed up on a secured cloud so you never lose your hard work. It's reliable, easy to use, and there's nothing to download. So go to zencastr.com and use promo code: artofthebeholder, and get 30% off your first three months with a PRO account. Thank you for listening. Check out more at novodeproductions.com, please consider supporting us with a donation, and if you'd like to be on the show, you can contact us at novodemedia@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artofthebeholder/support

This week on ClapperCast, Jak-Luke Sharp joins to the show to return to Panem and review The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes! - Time Stamps - Intro - 0:00 Our Relationship with The Hunger Games - 1:40 The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Review - 9:21 Question of the Week - 1:48:28 Rapid Reviews - 1:50:30 Subscribe on Patreon for Exclusive Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/clappercastpod Question of the Week: What is your favorite prequel? Email us at ClapperCast@gmail.com Use my special link https://zen.ai/8f7E6a2bhoZ8GXT0Z3zCHg to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. - Social Media Links - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClapperPodcast Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/clappercast Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/clappercast/ Carson Timar: https://twitter.com/BP_MovieReviews Jak-Luke Sharp: https://twitter.com/JakLukeSharp Thanks for Watching! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clapperpodcast/message

Back in 1948, Powell and Pressburger made one of the definitive dance films with The Red Shoes starring Moira Shearer, Anton Walbrook and Marius Goring. The film tells the story of a young ballerina who gets caught up between dedicated herself completely to dance and falling in love. The film came out 75 years ago, so to celebrate the anniversary we review it and talk about the film's influence. Support the show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ko-fi by sending us a tip⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow Rachel on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, bookmark ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Asian Cut⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check out her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more great reviews. Check out more great Contra Zoom content on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠That Shelf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Listen to Contra Zoom on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anchor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Play⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RadioPublic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Breaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Podcast Addict and more! Please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rate and review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Send a screenshot with your 5-star rating and review to contrazoompod@gmail.com and we will send you free stickers! For more information, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠contrazoompod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thank you Eric and Kevin Smale for the original theme songs, Jimere for the interlude music and Stephanie Prior for designing the logo. Use my special link (https://zen.ai/Tzmt1w7Ugwp2K_w8umo6Cw) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/contrazoompod/message

Join us as we delve into the captivating journey of Jane Goodrich, a remarkable family photographer. In this episode, she unveils the secrets and stories behind building her thriving photography business, offering insights, tips, and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs in the creative realm. Jane has also gone on to create Picsello, a software that helps photographers, and soon, videographers, to get the most out of their businesses. - Follow Jane: https://janegoodrichphotography.com - Check out Picsello: https://www.picsello.com https://www.instagram.com/teampicsello - Start your own podcast today with Zencastr: https://zen.ai/XHfo9rkzEZDcoH_dLxRKkQ Use promo code NoTracers at signup - Want to come on project freelance? Shoot me an email at contact@justtheletterk.com or on any of my social media: http://beacons.ai/justtheletterk Follow me: Instagram: http://instagram.com/justtheletterk_img My work: http://justtheletterk.com Check out these best sellers from Wandrd: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2168736&u=3481091&m=79898&urllink=&afftrack= You can now buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/justtheletterk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/projectfreelance/message

Welcome to The Screaming Chronicles where I delve into different topics on every episode including video games, anime, movies, Tokusatsu and TV. First up, I'm joined by Nathan Bartlebaugh to review Mars Attacks, Galaxy Quest, The Arrival and Contact. After that I review the Spring 2023 anime season and the first two episodes of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. I finish up with reviews of Final Fantasy 16 and Immortals of Aveum and continue my Alex de la Iglesia filmography by reviewing The Ferpect Crime, The Baby's Room and The Oxford Murders. Timestamps can be found below.00:01:21 Beaming Through the Ages: Mars Attacks, Galaxy Quest, The Arrival and Contact 01:30:20 Spring 2023 Anime Season Review 02:15:15 Ad Break: Zencastr02:16:33 Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Episodes 1 and 202:27:43 Video Game Reviews: Final Fantasy 16 and Immortals of Aveum 02:56:57 Alex de la Iglesia Filmography: The Ferpect Crime, The Baby's Room and The Oxford Murders 03:23:55 Closing/What's NextMusicOshi No Ko Opening: Idol by YoasobiMy Home Hero Ending: Decided by Dizzy SunfistMonarch: Legacy of Monsters Opening: Main Titles by Leopold RossFinal Fantasy 16 OST: AscensionUse my special link ScreamingAges to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid planPhantom Galaxy can be found here: www.phantomgalaxy.podbean.comHorror Movie Podcast can be found here:www.horrormoviepodcast.netYou can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @ScreamingAgesYou can also join the Screaming Through the Ages Facebook group and interact with all the cool people therePlease leave a review over on iTunes or your favorite podcast service and subscribe if you're enjoying the show.You can leave a voicemail for the show at (740) 297-6556.You can send an email to screamingthroughtheages@yahoo.comOpening Track by Guillermo Bernardes from PixabayClosing Track by MelodyAyeresGriffiths from Pixabay

In this bonus discussion, we react to our episode 179 interview with Josh Nielsen, founder of Zencastr.

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SHOW NOTES:   In Podcast Episode 245, “Building up Relational Capital,” Kim discusses the relational capital Abiathar the priest had built up and how this saved his life. We need to be intentional regarding building up relational capital, whether it is in our business or our personal lives. In today's story, we see how Abiathar's previous investments in King David provided him an extra measure of grace from David's son Solomon.   Our focal passage for this episode is 1 Kings 2:26-27 with verse 26 as the focal verses:   26 Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go back to your home in Anathoth. You deserve to die, but I will not kill you now, because you carried the Ark of the Sovereign Lord for David my father and you shared all his hardships.”  WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:   In which relationship do you need to build more relational capital?   Additional Resources and Scriptures:   11 Then David summoned the priests, Zadok and Abiathar, and these Levite leaders: Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab. 12 He said to them, “You are the leaders of the Levite families. You must purify yourselves and all your fellow Levites, so you can bring the Ark of the Lord, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it. 13 Because you Levites did not carry the Ark the first time, the anger of the Lord our God burst out against us. We failed to ask God how to move it properly.” 14 So the priests and the Levites purified themselves in order to bring the Ark of the Lord, the God of Israel, to Jerusalem. 15 Then the Levites carried the Ark of God on their shoulders with its carrying poles, just as the Lord had instructed Moses. (1 Chronicles 15:11-15) 24 Zadok and all the Levites also came along, carrying the Ark of the Covenant of God. They set down the Ark of God, and Abiathar offered sacrifices until everyone had passed out of the city. (2 Samuel 15:24) 29 So Zadok and Abiathar took the Ark of God back to the city and stayed there. (2 Samuel 15:29) TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus INSTAGRAM -  https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus   I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.   RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS: “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume” “Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida “The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God's Kingdom Agenda” “Life Application Study Bible” “The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary “The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors) Expositor's Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III. "Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:   Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.   This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.   In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.   If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.   Remember, “It's Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”   If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com. National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline   988   https://988lifeline.org/   Reference: Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.   Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith. The HIDDEN Episodes:  If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/  

Ever had your dog eat your homework? Well, you're in for a treat as we recount the laugh-out-loud antics of our furry family members, Bunsen and Beaker. From adopting Bunsen, our loveable furball who seems to have an insatiable appetite for homework and loaves of bread, to the hilarious shenanigans of our cat Ginger who seems to be running her own science experiments, this episode is a delight for all pet parents. We then shift gears to the Twitter dog playdate where a  community member met the famous Canadian Penny and Adventures of Sky. Picture this: Fiona and Sophia, our playful duo, hatch a plan to open a beef jerky package while Sasha, the serial cereal thief, leaves us in stitches. Amid the laughter, we also take a moment to discuss the heartwarming stories of our dogs finding their forever homes, and the launch of Dr. Jen's book, Purest Bond. Finally, we wrap up this episode with a tribute to our community of pet lovers. We share tales of Bunsen's smart antics, and newly adopted senior dog, Benedict Cumberbatch. Our pets aren't just companions, they're an integral part of our lives, providing endless laughter, warmth, and even a little mischief. So come, join us, as we navigate the hilariously heartwarming world of our pets.Bunsen and Beaker Links:30% off the first month at Zencastr - use the code in the show!https://zen.ai/3LXIX2UYb1RLXwtWHHjryXAutdr3HS5EpVHMW80BOKgSave 10% at Bark and Beyond with the coupon code BUNSEN!The 2024 Bunsen and Beaker Calendar is ready to order!The Ginger Stuffie is on presale so check the link here!Join The Paw Pack to Support The Show!https://bunsenbernerbmd.com/pages/paw-pack-plus-communityOur Website!The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comSign up for our Weekly Newsletter!Bunsen and Beaker on Twitter:Bunsen and Beaker on TikTok:Bunsen and Beaker on FacebookSupport the showFor Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower.https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd

Can you tell the difference between a real human face and one generated by AI? We kick off our enlightening conversation by delving into the curious world of artificial intelligence image generators and our ability to discern real from the AI. A fascinating study we discuss reveals that AI faces are often considered more realistic than actual human faces, and we explore the implications of this finding.Our conversation takes an emotional turn as we welcome Dr. Faith Banks, a seasoned hospice vet, who takes us on an intimate journey into the world of veterinary practice. From the rigorous adventure of vet school to the complexities of geriatric animal care, Dr. Banks provides insights that both intrigue and inform. We venture into the often hushed topic of pet euthanasia and its emotional impact on pet owners, as well as the veterinary professionals trusted with making these difficult decisions. We wrap up our exploration with a glimpse into the mental health landscape within the veterinary profession, where stress levels are high, and suicide rates are alarmingly disproportionate. Dr. Banks shares her wealth of knowledge about water-based cremation, memorial items, and much more, offering a fresh perspective on pet loss. We also take time to marvel at the captivating world of cats, their genetics, and the rarity of female orange cats. So, join us for an episode that goes beyond the science and into the heart of our relationships with our beloved furry friends.Dr. Faith Banks on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.faithbanks?lang=enBunsen and Beaker Links:30% off the first month at Zencastr - use the code in the show!https://zen.ai/3LXIX2UYb1RLXwtWHHjryXAutdr3HS5EpVHMW80BOKgSave 10% at Bark and Beyond with the coupon code BUNSEN!The 2024 Bunsen and Beaker Calendar is ready to order!The Ginger Stuffie is on presale so check the link here!Join The Paw Pack to Support The Show!https://bunsenbernerbmd.com/pages/paw-pack-plus-communityOur Website!The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comSign up for our Weekly Newsletter!Bunsen and Beaker on Twitter:Bunsen and Beaker on TikTok:Bunsen and Beaker on FacebookSupport the showFor Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower.https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd

Chris and Jarod discuss the rise of Tyrese Maxey and ask whether he can be the second star the Sixers need, talk about Draymond Green choking out Rudy Gobert, ask what is wrong with the Buffalo Bills, give predictions of WEEK 11 in the NFL and so much more!  Follow @sttppodcast on all socials and turn on notifications to know when new content becomes available.  Use our special link (https://zen.ai/fLB5XsC_LwlGHkai11Q7ZGw-nyQMCzWq9jQoqgMidaI) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. 

In this week's episode of PorchTlk Podcast Ezra, Eric, and Morgan talk about: Morgan's relationship status update: (0:46) Forcing your kids into the family business: (7:20)  A reason before is excused, a reason after is an excuse: (21:17) Is there a point in life where you'll know you “made it”?: (27:24) If you found out you had 1 year to live what are you doing in that 1 year?: (37:06) Top 5 dishes you would bring to a friendsgiving: (43:22) Post Topics real ones only talk: (52:18) -Ezra's AirBnb drama Music & TV Recommendations: (1:01:24)  All the links you could ever need!: https://linktr.ee/porchtlk Merch Link: https://porchtalk.creator-spring.com/ Use our special link https://zen.ai/-qQ4-pR3Kb0Vl4ZwOR6iDw to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. PorchTlk Podcast, is a podcast about 3 young adults who take a deep dive into everyday matters with their unapologetic and diverse perspectives. We cover current events, life advice, relationship advice, comedy, finances, dating advice, sports, and everything in between!

We released episode one of this podcast on June 11, 2012. Now, more than a decade later, we're celebrating the 500th episode of our show. In honor of this milestone, Victoria, Will, and Chad caught up with each of the past hosts of the show: Ben Orenstein, Chris Toomey, and Lindsey Christensen. We chatted about what they're up to now, what they liked and learned from hosting the show, their time at thoughtbot, and more! Follow thoughtbot on X (https://twitter.com/thoughtbot) or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/150727/). Become a Sponsor (https://thoughtbot.com/sponsorship) of Giant Robots! Transcript: VICTORIA: This is the Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots Podcast, where we explore the design, development, and business of great products. I'm your host, Victoria Guido. WILL: And I'm your other host, Will Larry. CHAD: And I'm your other host, Chad Pytel. We released episode one of this podcast on June 11, 2012. Now more than a decade later, were celebrating this: the 500th episode of our show. In honor of this milestone, Victoria, Will, and I caught up with each of the past hosts of the show: Ben Orenstein, Chris Toomey, and Lindsey Christensen. We chatted about what they're up to now, what they liked and learned from hosting the show and their time at thoughtbot, and more. First up: Ben Orenstein. Ben was the very first host of the show back in 2012 when he was a developer at thoughtbot. He is now the co-founder and Head of Product at Tuple, a remote pair programming tool for designers and developers. Ben, it's great to talk to you again. It's been a while since you and I talked. How have you been? BEN: I've been decent, yeah. It's fun to be back to my roots a little bit. I told some folks that I work with that I was coming back to the pod for the 500th Episode, and they were stoked. So, it's kind of a treat to get to be on these airwaves again. CHAD: What have you been up to since you left this show and thoughtbot? BEN: Well, I started a company. So, I was at thoughtbot for a while; I think it was seven years. And I eventually sort of struck out to start my own thing–had a false start or two here and there. And then, I ended up starting a company called Tuple, and we still exist today, fortunately. Tuple is a tool for doing remote pair programming. We started off on macOS and then wrote a Linux client. And we're launching a Windows client now. But it's sort of, like, screen sharing with remote control for developers who are actually writing code and want to have great, low latency remote control and who care about screen share quality and that sort of thing. I started that about five years ago with two co-founders. Today, we are a team of 11, I think it is. And it's been going well. Our timing was really great, it turned out. We launched a little bit before COVID. So, remote work turned into a lot more of a thing, and we were already in the market. So, that helped us a ton. It was quite a wild ride there for a bit. But things have calmed down a little lately, but it's still fun. I'm, like, really enjoying being a co-founder of a software company. It was what I've always sort of wanted to do. And it turns out it actually is pretty fun and pretty great. Although there are, of course, the ups and downs of business ownership. It is never quite as calm or relaxing as being an employee somewhere else. CHAD: You started Tuple instigated by...full disclosure: thoughtbot's an early customer of Tuple. We're still a customer. We use it a lot. BEN: Woo-hoo. I appreciate that. Thank you. CHAD: If I remember right, you started and were sort of instigated to create Tuple because there was a prior product that then Slack bought, and then it started to degrade. And now, it no longer exists in the same way that it did before. BEN: Yeah. So, there was this tool called Screenhero, which I actually started using -- CHAD: [inaudible 02:14] BEN: Yeah, first at thoughtbot. Some other thoughtboter introduced me to it, and we would use it for pair programming. And I was like, oh, this is nice. And then yeah, Slack kind of acqui-hired it and more or less ended up shutting the product down. And so, there was this gap in the market. And I would ask my friends, I would ask thoughtboters and other developers, like, "What are you using now that Screenhero is gone?" And no one had a good answer. And so, after a while of this thing sort of staring me in the face, I was like, we have to try to solve this need. There's clearly a hole in the market. Yeah, so we were heavily inspired by them in the early days. Hopefully, we've charted our own path now. But they were definitely...the initial seed was, you know, let's do Screenhero but try to not get bought early or something. CHAD: [laughs] How did you or did you feel like you captured a lot of the Screenhero customers and reached them in those early days? BEN: I think so. The pitch for it was sort of shockingly easy because Screenhero had kind of blazed this trail. Like, I would often just be like, "Oh, we're making a thing. Do you remember Screenhero?" And they'd go, "Oh yeah, I loved Screenhero". I'd be like, "Yeah, we're going to try to do that." And they'd be like, "Nice. Sign me up." So, it for sure helped a ton. I have no idea what percentage of customers we converted. And they were a pretty large success, so probably a small fraction, but it definitely, like, made the initial days much easier. CHAD: Yeah. And then, like you said, COVID happened. BEN: COVID happened, yeah. I think we had been around for about a year when COVID hit. So, we were getting our feet underneath us. And we were already, like, the company was already growing at a pretty good rate, and we were feeling pretty good about it. I don't think we had quite hit ramen profitable, but we were probably pretty close or, like, flirting with it. Yeah, the business, like, I don't know, tripled or quadrupled in a matter of months. We had a few big customers that, like, just told everyone to start using Tuple. So, we had, like, thousands and thousands of new users kind of immediately. So, it was a crazy time. Everything melted, of course. We hadn't quite engineered for that much scale. We had a really rough day or so as we scrambled, but fortunately, we got things under control. And then had this, like, very nice tailwind. Because we started the company assuming that remote work would grow. We assumed that there would be more remote developers every year. And, you know, it's probably maybe 5% of dev jobs are remote or maybe even less, but we expect to see this number creeping up. We don't think that trend will reverse. And so, COVID just, like, it just yanked it, you know, a decade in the future. CHAD: You haven't tripled or quadrupled your team size, have you? BEN: No. Well, I mean, I guess, I mean, we started as 3, and now we're 11, so kind of. CHAD: [laughs] Yeah, that's true. BEN: Expenses have not grown as fast as revenue, fortunately. CHAD: That's good. That's basically what I was asking [laughs]. BEN: Yeah, yeah. We're still a pretty small team, actually. We have only, like, four or five full-time engineers on the team at the moment, which is kind of wild because we are now, you know, we have three platforms to support: Linux, Windows, and Mac. It's a pretty complicated app doing, like, real-time streaming of audio, webcams, desktops, caring about OS-level intricacies. So, I think we will be hiring more people soon, although we haven't said that for a long time. We sort of have always had a bit of a hire-slow mentality to try to get the right team members and, like, feel a real pain before we hire someone into it. But we have been getting a bit more aggressive with hiring lately. VICTORIA: Well, I really appreciate Tuple. I installed it when I first started working here at thoughtbot. And we have random pairings with everyone across the company. So, I'll randomly get to meet someone halfway across the world who's working on similar projects. And I think they really enjoy that I have a tool they like working to share what they're working on. So, I want to thank you for that. And I'm curious about when you really started to scale during COVID, what were some of the technology architecture trade-offs you came across, and where did you land with it? BEN: Well, we got fairly...I don't know if it was lucky, but we...for a long time, for years, even through COVID, maybe the first four years of the company, all Tuple calls were purely peer-to-peer. And there was no server that we owned intermediating things. This was, like, kind of one of the keys of, like, not having expenses. The scale of revenue was we could have lots more calls happen. And it wouldn't cost us bandwidth or server capacity. To this day, still, for any calls with three or fewer participants, they're purely peer-to-peer. And this is nice for latency purposes because it just...we can find the most direct path to the internet between two people. It's also nice from our cost perspective because we don't need to pay to send that data. And that was hugely useful as call volume went up immensely. Didn't have to worry too much about server load and didn't have to worry too much about bandwidth costs. CHAD: Today, is there a central service that makes the initial connection for people? BEN: Yes, yeah, yeah. So, there is a signaling server. So, when you launch the app, you sign in, and you see, like, oh, which of my co-workers are online? So, there is actually a Rails app that handles that, actually, increasingly less the Rails app. We have now...I think it's a Go service that actually manages all those. I'm further and further from the code every year. Some of the technical questions might be a little bit beyond me, or I might have slightly out-of-date info. But back to the architecture question for a second, we did a pretty big refactor when we decided to go from just being a Mac client to supporting other platforms, where we split out a cross-platform real-time communication engine written in C++ so that we could use that for all of the heavy lifting, all the managing of the connections, and the tricky bandwidth estimation, and all this stuff, and use that across different platforms. And so, today, you have the cross-platform engine, and then on top of that is a, like, a less specific layer for each of the operating systems that we support. CHAD: So, you mentioned you're less and less in the code these days. So, what do you spend your time doing then? BEN: It's a mix of things. These days, it's basically mostly -- CHAD: Just cocktails on the beach, right? BEN: Cocktails, yes [laughs], cocktails on the beach, appearing on podcasts trying to sound important and impressive, yeah. Mostly product work. So, right before this, I just got off a call with some folks from The Browser Company. They are some of our first alpha users for our new Windows clients. So, I hopped on the call with them and, like, watched three of them install the product and inevitably run into some bugs. And, you know, chatted through those with the engineer that was working on it, prioritized some stuff, made some decisions about what's coming up next, and what we're going to ignore. So, mostly product work these days. For the first five years of the company, I was CEO, so I was doing kind of everything: marketing, and also hiring, and also product. About two months ago, I stepped down as CEO, and one of my other co-founders, Spencer, stepped up. And so, now my focus has narrowed to be mostly just product stuff and much less on the marketing or hiring side. VICTORIA: Yeah, you mentioned that it was a little more comfortable to be an employee than to be a founder. I don't know if you could say more about that because, certainly, a lot of engineers are smart enough and capable enough to run their own company. But what really informed your choice there, and do you regret it? [laughs] BEN: I definitely don't regret it. thoughtbot was a close second in terms of wonderful professional experiences. But running my own thing has been the most interesting professional thing I've done by a big margin. It has also been more stressful. And, Chad, I don't know if you remember, I think, like, maybe eight years ago, you tweeted something like, if you want to sleep well at night, and, like, value that, like, peace of mind, like, don't start a company or something. I have experienced that. CHAD: [laughs] BEN: A lot more, yeah, like waking up in the middle of the night worrying about things. It feels a little bit like the highs are higher; the lows are lower. Being an employee somewhere, it's like, if this company fails, I know I can go get another job, right? Like, you're a developer. You're extremely employable. But as the owner of the company, if the company fails, like, a huge chunk of your net worth is gone. Like, this thing you poured your life into is gone. It's way more stressful and traumatic to have that happen, or have that threatened to be happening, or just imagine that happening. So, overall, I have found the trade-off to be totally worth it. It's awesome to make your own decisions and chart your own path. And when it works, it can work in a way that being a salaried employee can't. So, I'm happy with those trade-offs. But I think that is a good question for people to ask themselves as they consider doing something like this is, like: is that the kind of trade-off that you want to make? Because it has significant downsides for sure. WILL: I am a big fan of Tuple also. I love it. It [inaudible 10:08] easy, especially with remote work. You hit the jackpot with COVID and remote work, so kudos for that [laughs]. Was there anything...because I know from our previous companies, about over...hopefully a lot more of the good stuff than the bad stuff. But was there anything that you learned? Because you were at thoughtbot for seven years. Was there anything that you're like, oh my gosh, I learned that, and it's helped me till this day while I'm running my company? BEN: Yeah, quite a bit, actually. I think it'd be hard to tease apart exactly which lessons, but I do...so I ran Upcase for thoughtbot and also FormKeep. So, I got a chance to kind of run a small division of the company, while still being a normal employee and, like, having not much of that risk. And I think that was a really wonderful opportunity for me to, like, practice the skills that I was interested in. Just, like, how do you market a thing? How do you design a product and have it be good? How do you prioritize user feedback? There were a ton of lessons from those days that I feel like made me better at running our company when we actually took a shot at it. So, there were, like, the specific things that I learned by the work I was doing there. But then just, like, I mean, I think I am the programmer I am today because of, like, the weekly dev discussions that happened. Like, spending so much time with Joe Ferris and, like, trying to copy as much of his brain as possible, like, really, like, imprinted on me as, like, a programmer. And also, just, like, a lot of the sort of cultural things from my time at thoughtbot of, like, you should be sharing the things you're learning. Like, writing blog posts is a great use of time. Like, doing open-source work is a great use of time. And maybe you can't directly trace how doing, like, working in public or sharing information benefits the company. It's hard to, like, attribute it from a marketing sense. But if you sort of have faith that in the large, it's going to work out, it probably will. That feels like a thoughtbot lesson to me, and I think it has served us really well; where I recorded a weekly podcast for a long time called The Art of Product. I'm recording a new podcast called Hackers Incorporated with Adam Wathan of Tailwind fame. And I don't ever think, like, hmm, how many new leads do we think we get per episode, and how many hours has that taken? What's the ROI? I just have this sort of reflex that I developed from thoughtbot time of, like, you should be putting stuff out there, or you should be giving back. You should help other people. And that will probably help your business and make it work in the long term. CHAD: That's a good lesson [laughs]. One of the other things, you know, while you were a host of Giant Robots, you were the first host. I remember, you know, encouraging you to be the first host, and I think we talked about that in one of the episodes along the way. But we also transitioned the format a little bit, especially as you started to work on products here; you know, it was more about the building of those products and following along with those. And one of the things that sort of half-jokingly defined, I think, your impact on a lot of products was pricing, experimenting with pricing, learning about pricing, increasing prices more than people were maybe comfortable doing so. How has that worked out with Tuple, pricing in particular? BEN: It's really hard to say. It's hard to know what, like, the other path would have been through the world-. We sort of decided from, like, the early days that we wanted to have, like, a fairly premium price. Like, we wanted to be the product that was really good and was, like, a little bit annoyingly expensive, but you still paid for it because it felt worth it. And I think people could debate in both directions whether we nailed that or not. We have had a price increase that we ended up rolling back. We went, like, a little too far one time and said, "You know what? I think we're a little bit over," and we reverted that. But I would say even today, we are still a fairly pricey product. I mean, I'm pretty happy with how the company has done. I can't prove to you that, like, if the price were half what it is, we would have, you know, better success or not. CHAD: I think it'd be very hard to make the argument that if it was half that, you would have double the number of customers. BEN: Yeah, that's probably not true. CHAD: Not with the customers that you have, who are companies that will pay for products that they use as much as Tuple. BEN: Yeah, I'm happy serving the kind of companies, and they end up being mostly tech companies that really value developer happiness. When their developers come to them and they say, "We don't want to pair over Zoom. We like this thing. It's better. It feels nicer to use," they say, "Okay," and they buy the tool for them. There are places where that's not the case. And they say, "We already have a thing that does screen sharing. You're not allowed to buy this." We don't invest a lot of time trying to sell to those people or convince them that they're wrong. And I'm pretty happy serving sort of the first group. CHAD: So, you've mentioned that you've still been podcasting. To be honest, I didn't realize you were starting something new. Is it live now? BEN: It is live now, yeah. CHAD: Awesome. Where can people find that? BEN: hackersincorporated.com. It's about the transition from developer to founder, which is kind of what we've been touching on here. Yeah, hopefully, the audience is developers who want to start something or have started something who are maybe a little bit further behind progression-wise. And it's kind of, like, I have some lessons, and Adam has some lessons, and, you know, we don't think that we're experts. But sometimes it's useful to just hear, like, two people's story and sort of see, like, what seemingly has worked for them. So, we've been trying to share things there. And I think people will find it useful. VICTORIA: I was going to ask you for a lesson, maybe give us a little sample about how would you advise someone who's built a product and wants to market it, and it's targeted towards developers since you mentioned that previously as well. BEN: Yeah, in a way, the question already contains a problem. It's like, oh, I built the product; now how do I market it? It's a little bit indicative of a very common failure mode for developers, which is that. They sort of assume, okay, after you make the product, you then figure out how you're going to market it. And marketing is sort of a thing you layer on later on when you realize that just, like, throwing it on Twitter or Product Hunt didn't really work. When we started building Tuple, I was out there marketing it already. So, I had two co-founders, so this is a luxury I had. My two co-founders were writing code, and I was out doing stuff. I was recording podcasts. I was tweeting about things. I was making videos. I was giving conference talks. And I was getting people to hear about our product well before it was done. In fact, I was even selling it. I was taking pre-orders for annual subscriptions to the app while it was still vaporware. So, I would say, like, you basically can't start marketing too early. If you start marketing early and no one really cares, well, then you don't really have to build it probably. I would actually even go a little further and say, like, I started marketing Tuple before we had a product available. But in reality, I started marketing Tuple seven or so years before that when I started publishing things through thoughtbot. It's like when I was traveling around giving talks about Ruby, and when I was making screencasts about Vim, and when I was running Upcase, I was, over time, building an audience. And that audience was useful for thoughtbot, and it also was useful for me so that when I left, I had something like 10,000 Twitter followers or something, a few thousand people on our mailing list. But there were a lot of developers that already sort of knew me and trusted me to make fairly good things. And so, when I said, "Hey, I've made a new thing, and it's for you," I really benefited from those years of making useful content and trying to be useful on the internet. And in the early days, we had people sign up, and they would say, "I don't even really think I'm going to use this. But I've learned so much from you over the years that I want to support you, so I'm going to pay for a subscription." VICTORIA: I like your answer because I think the same thing when people ask me, like, because I am an organizer for Women Who Code, and I know all these great people from showing up for years in person months over months. And so, then people will ask, "Oh, how do I recruit more women in my company?" I'm like, "Well, you got to start showing up [laughs] now and do that for a couple of years, and then maybe people will trust you," right? So, I really like that answer. WILL: How has your relationship with Chad continued to grow since you left? Because seven years at the company is a lot. And it seems like you're still on really, really good terms, and you're still friends. And I know that doesn't happen at every company. BEN: I mean, it was tough deciding to leave. I think, like, both of us felt pretty sad about it. That was the longest I'd ever worked anywhere, and I really enjoyed the experience. So, I think it was tough on both sides, honestly. But we haven't kept in that much touch since then. I think we've emailed a handful of times here and there. We're both sociable people, and we sort of get each other. And there's a long history there. So, I think it's just easy for us to kind of drop back into a friendly vibe is sort of how I feel about it. CHAD: Yeah. And the way I explain it to people, you know, when you're leading a company, which Ben and I both are, you put a lot of energy into that and to the people who are on that team. If you're doing things right, there's not really hard feelings when someone leaves. But you need to put in a lot of effort to keep in touch with people outside of the company and a lot of energy. And, to be honest, I don't necessarily do as good a job with that as I would like because it's a little bit higher priority to maintain relationships with them, the people who are still at thoughtbot and who are joining. BEN: What you're saying is I'm dead to you [laughter]. That's CEO, for you're dead to me. CHAD: No. It's just...no hard feelings. BEN: Totally. CHAD: I think one of the things that has been great about the show over the years is that we haven't been afraid to change the format, which I think has been important to keeping it going. So, there is sort of; in fact, the website now is organized into seasons. And I went back and re-categorized all the episodes into seasons. And when the seasons were made up of, like, sort of the format of the show or particular hosts...when we started, it was just an interview show, and it was largely technical topics. And then we started The Bike Shed, and the technical topics sort of moved over there. But it also went with your interests more under the product and business side. Then you started working on products at thoughtbot, so it started to go even more in that. And I think Chris joined you on the show, and that was sort of all about those topics. BEN: Yeah, that makes sense. I think if you don't let the hosts kind of follow their interests, they're going to probably burn out on the thing. It's not fun to force yourself, I think, to record a podcast. CHAD: Yeah. And then when you left, you know, I took over hosting and hosted by myself for a while, went back to the interview format, but then was joined by Lindsey for a little while. We experimented with a few different things: one, interviews, but then we did a whole, just under a year, where we followed along with three companies. And each month, we would have an interview episode where we talked to them, all three companies, about the same topic. And then, we also did an episode with just Lindsey and I talking about that topic and about what we learned from the startup companies that we were following along with for the year. And now we're back to interview freeform, different guests, different topics. It seems like we're going to stick with that for a little while. But, obviously, as Will and Victoria have said, like, we'll probably change it again in some way, you know, a year, two years, three years from now. VICTORIA: Yeah, and I'm definitely bringing my interest around DevOps and platform engineering, so you'll see more guests who have that focus in their background. And with that, sometimes my interview style is more; how do I ask a question that I can't read from your developer docs and that I might not understand the answer to? [laughs] That's kind of where I like to go with it. So yeah, I'm really excited about...it's probably one of my favorite parts of my job here at thoughtbot because I get to meet so many interesting people. And, hopefully, that's interesting to everyone else [laughs] and our guests, yeah. BEN: Totally. Well, I dramatically underestimated how awesome it would be to meet all kinds of cool people in the industry when I started the podcast. I didn't truly connect in my head, like, wait a second, if I have a 45-minute conversation with, like, a lot of prominent, awesome people in our field, that's going to be really interesting and useful for me. So, I think, yeah, it's nice to be in the hosting seat. VICTORIA: And it's so surprising how I'll meet someone at a conference, and I'll invite them onto the podcast. And the way it winds up is that whatever we're talking about on the show is directly relevant to what I'm working on or a problem that I have. It's been incredible. And I really appreciate you for coming back for our 500th Episode here. CHAD: Ben, thanks very much again for joining us, and congratulations on all the success with Tuple. And I wish you the best. BEN: Thank you so much. Thanks for being a continuing customer. I really appreciate it. CHAD: Next, we caught up with Chris Toomey, who had a run as co-host of the show with Ben throughout 2016. CHRIS: Hi there. Thanks for having me. So, we're talking with all of the past hosts. I know you joined the show, and you were on it with Ben. And then you moved over to The Bike Shed, right? CHRIS: Yeah. So, I had co-hosted with Ben for about six months. And then I think I was transitioning off of Upcase, and so that ended sort of the Giant Robots “let's talk about business” podcast tour for me. And then, I went back to consulting for a while. And, at some point, after Derek Prior had left, I took over as the host of The Bike Shed. So, I think there was probably, like, a year and a half, two-year gap in between the various hostings. CHAD: Are you doing any podcasting now? CHRIS: I'm not, and I miss it. It was a lot of fun. It was, I think, an ideal medium for me. I'm not as good at writing. I tend to over-edit and overthink. But when you get me on a podcast, I just start to say what's in my head, and I tend to not hate it after the fact. So [chuckles], that combination I found to be somewhat perfect for me. But yeah, lacking that in my current day-to-day. CHAD: Well, what's been taking up your time since you left? CHRIS: I had decided it was time to sort of go exploring, try and maybe join a startup, that sort of thing. I was sort of called in that direction. So, just after I left thoughtbot, I did a little bit of freelancing, but that was mostly to sort of keep the lights on and start to connect with folks and see if there might be an opportunity out there. I was able to connect with a former thoughtbot client, Sam Zimmerman, who was looking to start something as well. And so, we put our act together and formed a company called Sagewell, which was trying to build a digital financial platform for seniors, which is a whole bunch of different complicated things to try and string together. So, that was a wonderful experience. I was CTO of that organization. And I think that ran for about two and a half years. Unfortunately, Sagewell couldn't quite find the right sort of sticking point and, unfortunately, shut down a little bit earlier in this year. But that was, I would say, the lion's share of what I have done since leaving thoughtbot, really wonderful experience, got to learn a ton about all of the different aspects of building a startup. And I think somewhat pointedly learned that, like, it's messy, but I think I do like this startup world. So, since leaving Sagewell, I've now joined a company called August Health, which has a couple of ex-thoughtboters there as well. And August is post their Series A. They're a little bit further along in their journey. So, it was sort of a nice continuation of the startup experience, getting to see a company a little bit further on but still with lots of the good type of problems, lots of code to write, lots of product to build. So, excited to be joining them. And yeah, that's mostly what's taking up my time these days. CHAD: So, I know at Sagewell, you made a lot of technical architecture, team decisions. It was Rails in the backend, Svelte in the frontend, if I'm not mistaken. CHRIS: Yep, that's correct. CHAD: You know, hindsight is always 2020. Is there anything you learned along the way, or given how things ended up, that you would do differently? CHRIS: Sure. I was really happy with the tech stack that we were able to put together. Svelte was probably the most out there of the choices, I would say, but even that, it was sort of relegated to the frontend. And so, it was a little bit novel for folks coming into the codebase. Most folks had worked in React before but didn't know Svelte. They were able to pick it up pretty quickly. But Inertia.js was actually the core sort of architecture of the app, sort of connected the frontend and the backend, and really allowed us to move incredibly quickly. And I was very, very happy with that decision. We even ended up building our mobile applications, both for iOS and Android. So, we had native apps in both of the stores, but the apps were basically wrappers around the Rails application with a technology similar to Turbolinks native–if folks are familiar with that so, sort of a WebView layer but with some native interactions where you want. And so, like, we introduced a native login screen on both platforms so that we could do biometric login and that sort of thing. But at the end of the day, most of the screens in the app didn't need to be differentiated between a truly native mobile app and what like, mobile WebView would look like. So, we leaned into that. And it was incredible just how much we were able to do with that stack and how quickly we were able to move, and also how confidently we were able to move, which was really a nice thing. Having the deep integration between the backend and the frontend really allowed a very small team to get a lot done in a short time. CHAD: Does that code live on in any capacity? CHRIS: No. CHAD: Oh. How does that make you feel? [chuckles] CHRIS: It makes me feel very sad, I will say. That said, I mean, at the end of the day, code is in service of a business. And so, like, the code...there are, I think, probably a couple of things that we might be able to extract and share. There were some interesting...we did some weird stuff with the serializers and some, like, TypeScript type generation on the frontend that was somewhat novel. But at the end of the day, you know, code is in service of a business, and, unfortunately, the business is not continuing on. So, the code in the abstract is...it's more, you know, the journey that we had along the way and the friends we made and whatnot. But I think, for me, sort of the learnings of I really appreciate this architecture and will absolutely bring it to any new projects that I'm building from, you know, greenfield moving forward. VICTORIA: I'm curious what it was like to go from being a consultant to being a big player in a startup and being responsible for the business and the technology. How did that feel for you? CHRIS: I would say somewhat natural. I think the consulting experience really lent well to trying to think about not just the technical ramifications but, you know, what's the business impact? How do we structure a backlog and communicate about what features we want to build in what order? How do we, you know, scope a minimal MVP? All those sorts of things were, I think, really useful in allowing me to sort of help shape the direction of the company and be as productive of an engineering team as we could be. CHAD: A lot of the projects you worked on at thoughtbot were if not for startups, helping to launch new products. And then, a lot of the work you did at thoughtbot, too, was on Upcase, which was very much building a business. CHRIS: Yes. I definitely find myself drawn in that direction, and part of like, as I mentioned, I seem to be inclined towards this startup world. And I think it's that, like, the intersection between tech and business is sort of my sweet spot. I work with a lot of developers who are really interested in getting sort of deeper into the technical layers, or Docker and Kubernetes and orchestration. And I always find myself a little bit resistant to those. I'm like, I mean, whatever. Let's just...let's get something out there so that we can get users on it. And I am so drawn to that side, you know, you need both types of developers critically. I definitely find myself drawn to that business side a little bit more than many of the folks that I work with, and helping to bridge that gap and communicate about requirements and all those sort of things. So, definitely, the experience as a consultant really informed that and helped me have sort of a vocabulary and a comfort in those sort of conversations. WILL: How did Upcase come about? Because I know I've talked to numerous people who have gone through Upcase. I actually went through it, and I learned a ton. So, how did that come about? CHRIS: I think that was a dream in Ben Orenstein's eye. It started as thoughtbot Learn many, many years ago. There was a handful of workshops that had been recorded. And so, there were the video recordings of those workshops that thoughtbot used to provide in person. Ben collected those together and made them sort of an offering on the internet. I think Chad, you, and I were on some podcast episode where you sort of talked about the pricing models over time and how that went from, like, a high dollar one-time download to, like, $99 a month to $29 a month, and now Upcase is free. And so, it sort of went on this long journey. But it was an interesting exploration of building a content business of sort of really leaning into the thoughtbot ideal of sharing as much information as possible, and took a couple of different shapes over time. There was the weekly iterations of the video series that would come out each week, as well as the, like, longer format trails, and eventually some exercises and whatnot, but very much an organic sort of evolving thing that started as just a handful of videos and then became much more of a complete platform. I think I hit the high points there. But, Chad, does that all sound accurate to you? CHAD: Yeah, I led the transition from our workshops to Learn, which brought everything together. And then, I stepped away as product manager, and Ben took it the next step to Upcase and really productized it into a SaaS sort of monthly recurring billing model and took it over from there. But it still exists, and a lot of the stuff there is still really good [laughs]. CHRIS: Yeah, I remain deeply proud of lots of the videos on that platform. And I'm very glad that they are still out there, and I can point folks at them. VICTORIA: I love that idea that you said about trying to get as much content out there as possible or, like, really overcommunicate. I'm curious if that's also stayed with you as you've moved on to startups, about just trying to get that influence over, like, what you're doing and how you're promoting your work continues. CHRIS: I will say one of the experiences that really sticks with me is I had followed thoughtbot for a while before I actually joined. So, I was reading the blog, and I was listening to the podcasts and was really informing a lot of how I thought about building software. And I was so excited when I joined thoughtbot to, like, finally see behind the curtain and see, like, okay, so, what are the insider secrets? And I was equal parts let down...actually, not equal parts. I was a little bit let down but then also sort of invigorated to see, like, no, no, it's all out there. It's like, the blog and the open-source repos and those sort of...that really is the documentation of how thoughtbot thinks about and builds software. So, that was really foundational for me. But at the same time, I also saw sort of the complexity of it and how much effort goes into it, you know, investment time Fridays, and those sort of things. Like, a thoughtbot blog post is not a trivial thing to put up into the world. So many different people were collaborating and working on it. And so, I've simultaneously loved the sharing, and where sharing makes sense, I've tried to do that. But I also recognize the deep cost. And I think for thoughtbot, it's always made sense because it's been such a great mechanism for getting the thoughtbot name out there and for getting clients and for hiring developers. At startups, it becomes a really interesting trade-off of, should we be allocating time to building up sort of a brand in the name and getting ourselves, you know, getting information out there? Versus, should we be just focusing on the work at hand? And most organizations that I've worked with have bias towards certainly less sharing than thoughtbot, but just not much at all. Often, I'll see folks like, "Hey, maybe we should start a blog." And I'm like, "Okay, let's just talk about how much effort that [laughs] actually looks like." And I wonder if I'm actually overcorrected on that, having seen, you know, the high bar that thoughtbot set. CHAD: I think it's a struggle. This is one of my [laughs] hot topics or spiels that I can go on. You know, in most other companies, that kind of thing only helps...it only helps in hiring or the people being fulfilled in the work. But at most companies, your product is not about that; that's not what your business is. So, having a more fulfilled engineering team who is easier to hire—don't get me wrong, there are advantages to that—but it doesn't also help with your sales. CHRIS: Yes. CHAD: And at thoughtbot, our business is totally aligned with the people and what we do as designers and developers. And so, when we improve one, we improve the other, and that's why we can make it work. That is marketing for the product that we actually sell, and that's not the case at a SaaS software company. CHRIS: Yes, yeah, definitely. That resonates strongly. I will say, though, on the hiring side, hiring at thoughtbot was always...there was...I won't say a cheat code, but just if someone were to come into the hiring process and they're like, "Oh yeah, I've read the blog. I listen to the podcast," this and that, immediately, you were able to skip so much further into the conversation and be like, "Okay, what do you agree with? What do you disagree with? Like, let's talk." But there's so much. Because thoughtbot put so much out there, it was easy to say, like, "Hey, this is who we are. Do you like that? Is that your vibe?" Whereas most engineering organizations don't have that. And so, you have to try and, like, build that in the context of, you know, a couple of hour conversations in an interview, and it's just so much harder to do. So, again, I've leaned in the direction of not going anywhere near thoughtbot's level of sharing. But the downside when you are hiring, you're like, oh, this is going to be trickier. CHAD: Yeah. One of the moments that stands out in my mind, and maybe I've told this story before on the podcast, but I'll tell it again. When we opened the New York studio, it was really fast growing and was doing a lot of hiring. And one of the people who had just joined the company a couple of weeks before was doing an interview and rejected the person was able to write an articulate reason why. But it all boiled down to this person is, you know, not a fit for thoughtbot. Based on what they were able to describe, I felt very confident with the ability or with the fact that they were able to make that call, even though they had been here only a couple of weeks, because they joined knowing who we were, and what we stand for, and what our culture and our values are, and the way that we do things, and all that kind of thing. And so, yeah, that's definitely a huge benefit to us. VICTORIA: I've certainly enjoyed that as well, as someone who hires developers here and also in meeting new companies and organizations when they already know thoughtbot. That's really nice to have that reputation there, coming from my background—some really more scrappier startup kind of consulting agencies. But, you know, I wanted to talk a little bit more about your podcasting experience while you're here. So, I know you were on both The Bike Shed and Giant Robots. Which is the better podcast? [laughter] So, what's your...do you have, like, a favorite episode or favorite moment, or maybe, like, a little anecdote you can share from hosting? CHRIS: Well, I guess there's, like, three different eras for me in the podcasting. So, there's Giant Robots with Ben talking more about business stuff, and I think that was really useful. I think it was more of a forcing function on me because I sort of...Both Ben and I were coming on; we were giving honest, transparent summaries of our, like, MRR and stats and how things were growing, and acted as sort of an accountability backstop, which was super useful but also just kind of nerve-wracking. Then, when I joined the Bike Shed, the interviewing sequence that I did each week was just a new person that I was chatting with. And I sort of had to ramp them up on, hey, here's a quick summary on how to think about podcasting. Don't worry, it'll be great. Everybody have fun. But I was finding each of the guests. I was sort of finding a topic to talk about with them. So, that ended up being a lot more work. And then, the last three years chatting with Steph that was by far my favorite. There was just such a natural back-and-forth. It really was just capturing the conversations of two developers at thoughtbot and the questions we would ask each other as we hit something complicated in a piece of code or, "Oh, I saw this, you know, article about a new open-source repository. What do you think about that?" It was so much easier, so much more natural, and, frankly, a lot of fun to do that. And, two, I actually do have an answer to the favorite podcast episode, which is the first episode that Steph was ever on. It was before she actually joined as a co-host. But it was called “What I Believe About Software.” And it was just this really great, deep conversation about how we think about software. And a lot of it is very much, like, thoughtbot ideals, I would say. But yeah, Steph came in and just brought the heat in that first episode, and I remember just how enjoyable that experience was. And I was like, all right, let's see if I can get her to hang out a little bit more, and, thankfully, she was happy to join. WILL: What was your favorite position, I guess you can call it? Because you say you like the mixture of business and, you know, development. So, you've been in leadership as development director, CTO. You've been a web developer. You've been over content, like, with Upcase. What was your favorite position [inaudible 16:43] you were doing, and why was it your favorite? CHRIS: The development director role feels like sort of a cheating answer, but I think that would be my answer because it contained a handful of things within it. Like, as development director, I was still working on client projects three days a week. And then, one day a week was sort of allocated to the manager-type tasks, or having one-on-ones with my team sort of helping to think about strategy and whatnot. And then, ideally, still getting some amount of investment time, although the relative amounts of those always flexed a little bit. Because that one sort of encompassed different facets, I think that's going to be my answer. And I think, like, some of what drew me to consulting in the first place and kept me in that line of work for seven years was the variety, you know, different clients, as well as, even within thoughtbot, different modes of working in podcasts or video. Or there was a bootcamp that I taught, a session of Metis, which that was a whole other experience. And so, getting that variety was really interesting. And I think as sort of a tricky answer to your question, the development director role as a singular thing contained a multitude, and so I think that was the one that would stand out to me. It's also the most, you know, the one that I ended on, so [laughs] it might just be recency bias, but yeah. VICTORIA: Oh, I love that. Is there anything else that you would like to promote on the podcast today? CHRIS: No, although as you ask the question, I feel like I should, I don't know, make some things to promote, get back into some, I don't know, content generation or something like that. But for now, no. I'm, you know, diving into the startup life, and it's a wonderful and engrossing way to do work, but it does definitely take up a lot of my headspace. So, it's an interesting trade-off. But right now, I don't know; if folks are online and they want to say hi, most of my contact information is readily available. So, I would love to say hi to folks, anyone that listened in the past or, you know, has any thoughts in the now. Would love to connect with folks. But otherwise, yeah, thank you so much for having me on. CHAD: In 2017, I took over from Ben as solo host of the show but was joined by Lindsey Christainson as cohost in 2019. After some time away from thoughtbot, Lindsey is back with us and we sat down to catch up with her. VICTORIA: Why don't you tell me about your current role with thoughtbot? LINDSEY: I am currently supporting marketing and business development at thoughtbot, as well as working as a marketing consultant for thoughtbot clients. VICTORIA: Great. And I understand that you had worked with thoughtbot many years ago, and that's when you also came on as a co-host of Giant Robots. Is that right? LINDSEY: Yeah, a couple of years ago. I left thoughtbot in spring of 2021. And I forget how long my stint was as a co-host of Giant Robots, but over a year, maybe a year and a half, two years? CHAD: Yeah, I think that's right. I think you started in 2019. LINDSEY: Yeah. Yeah, that sounds right. And Chad and I were co-hosts, I think, similar to the setup today in which sometimes we hosted together, and sometimes we were conducting interviews separately. CHAD: And then we sort of introduced a second season, where we followed along with a batch of companies over the course of the entire season. And that was fun, and we learned a lot. And it was nice to have consistent guests. LINDSEY: Yeah, that was a lot of fun. I really liked that format. I don't know; they almost were, like, more than guests at that point. They were just like other co-hosts [laughs] that we could rely on week in, week out to check in with them as they're working on early-stage companies. So, every time we checked in with them, they usually had some new, exciting developments. WILL: I really like that idea. How did y'all come up with that? CHAD: I'm not sure. I think a few years before I had taken over hosting of the show, and I forget...my memory maybe is that I went to Lindsey and said, "You know, let's do something different." But I'm not sure. Does that match your memory, Lindsey? LINDSEY: Yeah, I think there were two main drivers; one was I think you were feeling like you were having similar conversations in the interviews every time. Like, you couldn't get to a certain depth because every time you were interviewing someone, you were doing, like, the, "Well, tell me your founding story." And, you know, how did you raise funding? It kind of got a little bit repetitive. And then, on the side, the few we had done together, I think we both really enjoyed. So, we were thinking, like, what's the format in which the two of us could co-host together more regularly? Because I'm a pleasure to talk to [laughter]. I think you were like, I need to talk to Lindsey more. [inaudible 3:13] VICTORIA: What is your hosting style? How would you describe your approach to hosting a podcast? LINDSEY: I mean, obviously, it's a podcast about products and business. I think as a marketer, I am, you know, drawn a lot to the marketing side, so tending to ask questions around go-to-market audience, users. That's always just, like, a particular interest of mine. But then also, like, the feelings. I love asking about the feelings of things, you know, how did it feel when you started? How did it feel when you made this tough decision? So, that's another thing I think I noticed in my interviews is asking about some of the emotions behind business decisions. VICTORIA: And I like hearing about how people felt at the time and then how they felt afterwards [laughs]. And, like, how people around them supported each other and that type of thing. That's really fun. I'm curious, too, from your marketing background and having to do with podcasts like; some founders, I think, get the advice to just start a podcast to start building a community. But I'm curious on your thoughts about, like, how does podcasting really play into, like, business and marketing development for products? LINDSEY: Oh yeah. It's become definitely, like, a standard channel in B2B these days. I feel like that it's pretty typical for a company to have a podcast as one way that they engage their audience and their users. In marketing, you're really vying for people's attention, and people's attention span is getting shorter and shorter. So, like, if you have an ad or a blog, you're getting, like, seconds, maybe minutes of someone's attention. And whereas something like a podcast offers a unique channel to have someone's undivided attention for, you know, 30 minutes, an hour, and if you're lucky, you know, checking back in week over week. So, it became a really popular method. That said, I think you're probably also seeing the market get saturated [laughs] with podcasts now, so some diminishing returns. And, you know, as always, kind of looking for, you know, what's the next way? What's the next thing that people are interested in in ways to capture their attention? CHAD: What is the next thing? LINDSEY: I don't know, back to micro-content? TikTok videos -- CHAD: Yeah, I was going to say TikTok, yeah. LINDSEY: Yeah, you know, 10-30 seconds, what can you communicate? VICTORIA: I see people live streaming on Twitch a lot for coding and developer products. LINDSEY: Yeah, I think we've seen some of that, too. We've been experimenting more at thoughtbot with live streaming as well. It's another interesting mechanism. But yeah, I don't know, it's interesting. It's another form of, like, community and how people engage with their communities. So, it's always evolving. It's always evolving, and sometimes it's not. Sometimes, people just do want to get in a room together, too, which is always interesting. WILL: What has been, in your experience, the good the bad? Like, how do you feel about the way that it has shifted? Because I think you started in, like, 2000, like, kind of earlier 2000, 2005, something around there. And it was totally different than now like you're saying. Because I feel like, you know, Channel 5 30-second ad, you know, with some of the marketing depending on what you're doing, to now to where you're, like, you're paying influencers to advertise your product, or you're doing an ad. Or it's more social media-driven and tech-driven. What has been your opinion and feelings on the way that it has grown and evolved? LINDSEY: Marketing, in general, yeah, I graduated college in 2005 and started my marketing career. And yeah, you could, like, actually get people to click on banner ads back then, which was pretty [inaudible 07:14] [laughs]. WILL: I forgot about banner ads [laughs]. LINDSEY: I don't know, yeah. I don't know. In order for myself to not just get too frustrated, I think I've got to, like, view it as a game kind of. What new things are we going to try? You know, what do we see work? But it can really depend. And I've always been in B2B side of things. And consumer, I'm sure, has its own kind of evolution around how people engage and how they consume content and byproducts. But in B2B, you know, it can really depend on industry too. You know, I'm working with a client right now in the senior living space, and they're really big in in-person conferences. So, that's how people consume, get a lot of their information and, make connections, and learn about new products. So, it's been interesting to work in an industry that what might be considered, like, a little bit more old-school channels are still effective. And then just thinking about how you weave in the new channels with the existing ones without ignoring them. They might get information in conferences, but they're still a modern human who will then, you know, search online to learn more, for example. VICTORIA: It reminds me of a phrase I like to say, which is that, like, technology never dies; you just have more of it. There's just more different options and more different ways to do things. And some people are always, you know, sometimes you have to be flexible and do everything. CHAD: So, tell us more about what you did in between...after you left thoughtbot, what did you do? LINDSEY: I was heading up B2B marketing for a company called Flywire, which is headquartered in Boston but is a global company now. And they were just kind of starting their B2B business unit, which, as I mentioned, B2B is my personal specialty. I had been connected to their CMO through the Boston startup community. And yeah, I was helping them kind of launch their go-to-market for B2B. The industries they were in before...they got their start in higher education and then expanded in healthcare and found a niche in luxury travel, and then we were figuring out the B2B piece. But yeah, I was there for about a year and a half. They actually went public the second week I was there, which was an interesting [laughs] experience. I knew they were, like, on that journey, but it was kind of funny to be there the second week, and people were, like, "Congrats." And I was like, "Well, I definitely didn't have anything to do with it because I just finished my onboarding, but thank you," [laughs]. CHAD: One of the things that really impressed me when you joined thoughtbot was the way in which you learned about who we were and really internalized that in a way where you were then able to pretty meaningfully understand our market, our positioning in the market, and come up with new strategies for us. I assume that's something you're good at in general [laughs]. How do you approach it? How did you approach it when you joined Flywire, for example? And how was it the same or different than how you approached thoughtbot? LINDSEY: Ooh, yeah, that's a good question. And I appreciate that comment because it's difficult. But I think, yeah, with any new organization that I'm joining, you know, I think starting out with your kind of mini-listening tour of your key stakeholders across, you know, the different departmental focuses to get a sense of, what are the challenges? What are the opportunities? It's actually like, you know, it's the SWOT analysis, kind of trying to fill in your own mind map of a SWOT analysis of where the company is. What are the major hurdles you're facing? Where are people trying to go? What have they tried that's worked? What have they tried that's failed? But then, like, I think for the culture component, I think a part of that maybe is, like, feel, and maybe something that I do have a knack for. Again, maybe this is, like, you know, emotional intelligence quotient, where it's like, you know, but it's the company, you know, who is this company? What is important to them? How do they work and go about things? I know thoughtbot is certainly very unique, I think, in that arena in terms of being, like, a really value-driven company, and one where especially, like, marketing and business work is, like, distributed across teams in a really interesting way. You know, I'm sure the fact that it fascinated me and was something I could get passionate and get behind was something that also helped me understand it quickly. CHAD: I was excited that...or it was sort of a coincidence because I had reached out to you and without realizing that you had left Flywire. And Kelly, who had been doing a combined sales and marketing role, was going on parental leave. And so, it was fortuitous [laughs] that you were able to come back and help us and provide coverage, like, Kelly was out. LINDSEY: Yeah, it definitely felt like stars aligned moment, which, you know, I'm pretty woo-woo, so I believe in [laughter]...I believe in that kind of thing. You know, yeah, it was wild. It really did feel like your email came out of nowhere. And, you know, I mentioned it, obviously, to my partner and my friends. And they were like, "Oh, he definitely knows, like, that you left your last company." And I'm like, "I actually don't think he does [laughter]. I actually don't think he does." Yeah, and then we started chatting about me coming back to help. And it was great. thoughtbot makes it hard to work anywhere else [laughs]. So, I was happy to come back. I missed the team. CHAD: And one of the exciting things, and you've mentioned it, is you're not just doing marketing for thoughtbot now. We have started to offer your services to our clients. LINDSEY: Yeah, I'm super excited about this. And it's something I'd started thinking about. I had decided to take some time off between Flywire and my next thing and had started thinking about doing marketing, consulting. And as I'm doing that, I'm thinking a lot about how thoughtbot does consulting and, you know, wanting to emulate something like that. So, I started back up at thoughtbot. That wasn't part of the plan. I was just going to, you know, fill in for Kelly and help with marketing things. But then, you know, a good opportunity arose to work on a client, and I was really excited. When, you know, Chad, you and I chatted through it, we came to the conclusion that this was something worth exploring under the, you know, thoughtbot umbrella. And it's been a really great experience so far. And we now have brought on another client now. And if you're listening and need early-stage B2B marketing support, reach out to lindsey@thoughtbot.com. CHAD: Definitely. And Lindsey is pretty good, so you're going to like it [laughs]. LINDSEY: Yeah, you're going to like the way you look. WILL: Yeah, definitely. Because I can even feel your presence here, you know, coming back. Because even like, you know, the market where it's at now and some of the suggestions that, you know, you've been helping us. For example, like, I do a lot of React Native, and you're like, "Hey, you know, blog posts have done a lot of traction, you know, let's get some more blog posts out in the market to help with the traffic and everything." So, the question I have with that is, like, thank you for even suggesting that because it's, like, those little things that you don't even think about. It's like, oh yeah, blog posts, that's an easy transition to help the market, clients, things like that. But with the market the way it is, what has been your experience working during this time with the market? I don't know if you want to call it struggling, but whatever you want to call it that, it's doing [laughs]. LINDSEY: Yeah, I mean, the economy is difficult now. We also went through a really tough spot when I was here last time. During COVID, you know, we faced a major company challenge. And, I mean, I'll let Chad speak to it, but I would imagine it's probably one of the bigger, like, economic inflection points that you faced. Would you say that? CHAD: Yeah, definitely. The thing about it that made it worse was how quickly it happened. You know, it was something that you didn't see coming, and then, you know, about 40% of our business went away in a single month. That's the kind of thing that was a real shock to the system. I think the thing that made it difficult, too, was then the aspects of COVID, where we were no longer able to go into our studios. We were all working remotely. We were isolated from each other. And so, that made executing on what needed to be done in order to make the company survive additionally challenging. LINDSEY: Yeah, so I think, like, going through that experience, also, and seeing how the team and the leadership team rallied together to get through it. And then, you know, ultimately, I think 2021 and 2022 have, like, really good years. That was a really positive experience. And something I'll definitely take with me for a while is just, like, keeping a cool head and just knowing you have, like, really smart, talented folks with you working on it and that you can get through it. And just, like, doing some, I mean, we relied on what we did best, which was, like, design thinking, using design exercise to think about, like, how we might re-organize the company, or what other services we might try launching, or how might we re-package, you know, larger services into smaller more palatable services when people have, like, kind of tighter purse strings. So, that was, like, a great educational experience, and I think something we just continue to do now: be open to change, be open to changing how we package services, what clients we go after, and coming at it with, like, an agile, experimental mindset and try to find out what works. VICTORIA: I really appreciate that. And it aligns now with the new service we've developed around you and the marketing that you provide. And I'm curious because I've had founders come up to me who say they need help with marketing or they need to, like, figure out their marketing plans. So, say you've met a founder who has this question, like, what questions do you ask them to kind of narrow down what it is they really need and really want to get out of a marketing plan? LINDSEY: I've been thinking about this a lot recently. And, like, obviously, I see other marketing leaders in the market. Marketers like to talk about what they do on LinkedIn [laughs], so I get to...I read a lot about different people's approaches to this. And some people kind of go in and are like, okay, this is what you need. This is how we're going to do it, and they start executing on it. And I really do take a very collaborative approach with founders. I think they're, especially in early stage, they're your most important asset in a way, and a lot of their intuition around the market and the business, you know, it's gotten them to where they're at. And so, I think starting from the point of, like, taking what they view as priorities or challenges, and then helping them better explore them or understand them with my own marketing experience and expertise, to

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