Podcasts about Zune

We've all seen it. Products are rushed to market before they're ready. I break down two classic failures: Segway and Zune. Using the Go-Giver framework, I explore what happens when marketing runs ahead of real value. I walk through the good, the bad, and the ugly of launching too soon. I share observations that can help you market smarter without losing trust or long-term success.

With Jenn MIA (because somebody forgot where her priorities lie), Tom and Trevor go rogue in this unfiltered, one-take wonder. From Carnival scrapping physical shore excursion tickets to the debut of limited-edition Jack Daniels bottles onboard, they dive into the latest cruise news with sarcasm, heart, and a healthy dose of tech nostalgia. Throw in some SpeakPipe shoutouts (toilet flush talk included), a conspiracy theory about Guy Fieri's tequila, and a Zune player that may or may not contain a gorilla fight—yeah, this one's got layers. Buckle up. No edits. No rules. No Jenn.

Jeopardy! recaps from the week of March 17th, 2025. Kyle pontificates about the far-superior Zune, we throw a small amount of shade at French Canada, and Emily dives into the Epic of Gilgamesh. Find us on Facebook (Potent Podables) and Twitter (@potentpodables1). Check out our Patreon (patreon.com/potentpodables). Email us at potentpodablescast@gmail.com. Continue to support social justice movements in your community and our world. www.communityjusticeexchange.org www.rescue.org  www.therebelsproject.org www.abortionfunds.org  https://wck.org/  https://womenswilderness.org/support/#ways-to-give  https://www.pcrf.net/   https://www.givedirectly.org/ 

Send us a textTHE WHALEIt's the fourth episode of Season 14, and our hungry boys are still going for seconds with their rewatch of the recently covered THE WHALE (2022), original episode from TGTPTU's initial pairing that started the epic scarf/Darren Aronofsky season (S11, E2, Airdate 2/17/24).  Jack sits out this first of host Ryan's two redux picks, leaving Ken and Thomas to rehash the original episode. That episode marked an early, and soon to be recurring, appearance by Ryan (this was before he was made a provisional host, which was before his becoming a host and now teetering again on provisional status).  As a gentlemen's agreement between Ryan and Thomas, Season 14 was premised on Ryan agreeing to have The Whale be one of his picks and to actually watch the movie being discussed this second time around, watching the movie being something he was reluctant to and didn't do the first time around as our guest caller at the top of the ep points out. And it wasn't just the caller who got upset by that original episode released just over a year ago: Ken, too, related how he regularly wanted to destroy his device during his relisten. Meanwhile, Thomas repeatedly repeats himself to say again and again how he was impressed by his ability to keep calm during that original episode, if he hadn't mentioned it before.  TGTPTU retreads old ground in covering the adapted play's script and the re-viewing experience (second time for Ken, third time for Thomas). With greater time elapsed, hosts are able to speak more on lead actor Fraser's “Brenaissance,” or lack thereof, and to find new insight into the family dynamics and semiology. A deeper consideration and attention is given to Ellie, the teenage daughter role played Sadie Sink.  So what did Ryan think upon fully watching the film he's reviewing? Wait, did he watch it before recording this episode? No spoilers!  Instead, know that Ken continues to support listening to the podcast at 1.5x speed and recommends getting insurance or at least the extended warranty on your phone in case the temptation to throw it against a wall in rage or smash it under your heel is too great. Thomas, if he hadn't said so, was really impressed by his restraint that initial episode. And Ryan gets personal with addiction while Thomas is a little less calm and Ken gets mileage out of how often someone if coming, going, or knocking on the movie apartment's door.  So find an old Zune in your junk drawer or an iPod or phone you won't mind destroying, put your earbuds in, and come and knock on our door. (Three's company too.)  THEME SONG BY: WEIRD A.I.Email: thegoodthepodandtheugly@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/TGTPTUInstagram: https://instagram.com/thegoodthepodandtheugly?igshid=um92md09kjg0Bluesky: @goodpodugly.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mI2plrgJu-TB95bbJCW-gBuzzsprout: https://thegoodthepodandtheugly.buzzsprout.com/Letterboxd (follow us!): Podcast: goodpoduglyKen: Ken KoralRyan: Ryan Tobias

ในปี 2006 วงการเทคโนโลยีเผชิญกับการเปลี่ยนแปลงครั้งสำคัญ Microsoft บริษัทยักษ์ใหญ่แห่งวงการซอฟต์แวร์ ได้เปิดตัวผลิตภัณฑ์ที่หลายสื่อขนานนามว่าเป็น “iPod Killer” หรือ “ผู้สังหาร iPod” นั่นคือ Microsoft Zune เครื่องเล่นเพลงพกพาที่หวังจะโค่นบัลลังก์ของ Apple ที่ครองตลาดมานับตั้งแต่ iPod รุ่นแรกเปิดตัวในปี 2001 การเข้าสู่ตลาดครั้งนี้ไม่ใช่เรื่องบังเอิญ Microsoft มีทรัพยากรมหาศาล ทั้งเงินทุนหลายพันล้านดอลลาร์และบุคลากรผู้เชี่ยวชาญ พวกเขาตั้งเป้าที่จะสร้างผลิตภัณฑ์ที่เหนือกว่า iPod ในทุกด้าน และเมื่อมองผิวเผิน Zune ดูเหมือนจะมีคุณสมบัติที่โดดเด่นกว่า iPod จริงๆ ไม่ว่าจะเป็นหน้าจอขนาด 3 นิ้วที่ใหญ่กว่า, มีวิทยุ FM ในตัว, รองรับการเชื่อมต่อ Wi-Fi และแม้กระทั่งสีตัวเครื่องสีน้ำตาลที่แตกต่างจากคู่แข่ง เลือกฟังกันได้เลยนะครับ อย่าลืมกด Follow ติดตาม PodCast ช่อง Geek Forever's Podcast ของผมกันด้วยนะครับ #MicrosoftZune #ไมโครซอฟท์ซูน #ZuneFailure #iPodKiller #ประวัติศาสตร์เทคโนโลยี #ความล้มเหลวทางธุรกิจ #กรณีศึกษาธุรกิจ #เทคโนโลยีล้าสมัย #บทเรียนธุรกิจ #SteveBallmer #เครื่องเล่นMP3 #ผลิตภัณฑ์ที่ล้มเหลว #การตลาดที่ผิดพลาด #นวัตกรรมล้มเหลว #ธุรกิจเทคโนโลยี #iPodvsZune #ยุคMP3 #ประวัติMicrosoft #กลยุทธ์การแข่งขันผิดพลาด #บทเรียนจากความล้มเหลว #geekstory #geekforeverpodcast

This is from our monthly community sessions in The Compete Network where we sit down with Product Marketers and Comete pros to learn tactical lessons quick and fast and quick and.... fast. No wasted time, questions from the community members, all about one topic - it's a power half hour.Sign up for future community sessions here:https://community.thecompetenetwork.com/home/events(00:00:00) Welcome Josh Gladstone(00:01:19) Introduction to Battlecards with Josh(00:01:35) Challenges in Creating Battlecards(00:02:35) Zune vs. iPod Battlecards(00:05:03) Essentials of Effective Battlecards(00:10:27) Sourcing Competitive Intelligence(00:14:38) Best Practices for Battlecards(00:19:22) Creating a Culture of CompeteCREDITS:Guest: Josh GladstoneProducer: Grayson OttenbreitEditor: Stephen DespinsThe Compete Network by Klue is your home for the best content, events, and resources on competing. From building your first battlecards to enabling thousands of reps to product marketing at a Fortune 500, the Compete Network brings together the biggest names in the competitive enablement and competitive intelligence community.

Découvrez comment le Zune de Microsoft, lancé cinq ans après l'iPod, a échoué à conquérir le marché des lecteurs mp3 malgré ses ambitions.Cette chronique est extraite de l'épisode : Sasha Luccioni - IA et Crise Climatique : Prêts pour le Choc ?Un moment d'égarement saison 2 "l'âge du Fail", la chronique animée par Laurent Guérin, qui traite avec humour des échecs les plus retentissants de la tech. ***** À PROPOS DE TRENCH TECH *****LE talkshow « Esprits Critiques pour Tech Ethique »Écoutez-nous sur toutes les plateformes de podcast

My guest for this episode is Zuna Vesan Kozánková, a dancer, choreographer and writer. Zune is a leading authority on traditional Chinese medicine in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.  Over the last 30 years, she has developed a unique approach to working with the human body, combining anatomical understanding with the energy systems flowing within it. Through her studies of Chinese medicine and Qigong, she seamlessly connects her extensive dance knowledge with the universal principles of Taoism. She is the author of several books, including her latest, The Tao of Movement: Chinese Medicine Principles for Movers. I invited Zuna to the show to discuss her latest book, which encapsulates her life's work on the applications of traditional Chinese medicine  in dance and other movement-related professions. In our conversation, we explored the Taoist perspective on health, the physical, energetic, and conscious bodies, the role of energy in movement, strategies for health prevention, the influence of nutrition and seasonal changes on wellbeing, reconnecting with nature's cycles, changing mental habits, and more. Connect to Zuna: https://artyci.com/en/zuna/ Get 20% discount to buy her book: The Tao of Movement - https://uk.singingdragon.com/products/the-tao-of-movement Coupon - MLTTOM20 (valid until 28.2.25) Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://movementlab.eu/mftb-support⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to get the podcast to your email:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://movementlab.eu/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 15% Discount Coupon for our online courses: MATERIALFORTHEBRAIN15%⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://movementlab.eu/courses⁠

In Episode 177, we end our holiday episodes and our year with the man, the myth, the legend...Steven Miletto! Steve joins us to help answer the question everyone's been asking: what are the best holiday tech toy gifts ever? We debate Star Wars, the iPod, and even the Zune. You won't want to miss this episode—we learn a lot about Steve and share way too many laughs. This episode will definitely get you in the holiday spirit! For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Want to build your business like we have? Join us over at Notion by ⁠signing up with our affiliate link⁠ to start organizing EVERYTHING you do. Head over to our website at ⁠⁠⁠hitechpod.us⁠⁠⁠ for all of our episode pages, send some support at ⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, our connection to ⁠⁠⁠Education Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠, and to see our faces (maybe skip the last one). Need a journal that's secure and reflective? Sign-up for the ⁠Reflection App⁠ today! We promise that the free version is enough, but if you want the extra features, paying up is even better with our affiliate discount.

Podcast Pioneer Rob Greenlee is a podcast Hall of Famer (Class 2017), host of the New Media Show (along with Todd Cochrane), Podcast Tips, Trust Factor, Spoken Life Show and Behind the EV Wheel. That's a lot of shows. Over the course of his career Rob has worked on the Zune Marketplace, where he helped develop and grow podcasting on the Zune platform. The first time I met him, he was at Spreaker and Voxnest where served as VP of Content and Partnerships, contributing to the development of tools and services for podcasters. (Spreaker was all about going Live back in the day) He also had a stint at PodcastOne as a VP, focusing on podcast content and monetization.Rob continues to be an advocate for podcasters, frequently speaking at industry events, hosting panels, and educating others on podcasting trends, best practices, and technology.As mentioned above, he co-hosts this popular podcast with Todd Cochrane. He was kind enough to ask me to guest-host the program while Todd was on assignment. Rob Greenlee's long-standing presence and contributions have made him a respected voice in the podcasting community, particularly for his focus on innovation and advocacy.Please sign up for the SOUNDING OFF Newsletter. Full of all the verbal diarrhea you never knew what you were missing in your life.Also we added the Sound Off Podcast to the The Open Podcast Prefix Project (OP3) A free and open-source podcast prefix analytics service committed to open data and listener privacy. You can be a nosey parker by checking out our downloads here.Thanks to the following organizations for supporting the show:Nlogic - TV & Radio Audience Data SolutionsMary Anne Ivison at Ivison Voice. - Make her the female voice of your radio station.Matt Fogarty Voiceovers - It's great to have Matt back for 2024 supporting our show. Make him the imaging voice for your radio station by contacting him through his website.Megatrax - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who's ready for wetware? TechPod host Sean Sebring is! From the Zune to Henry Cavill's upper lip, he and co-host Chrystal Taylor talk with Movies and Mainframes host Andy Garibay about what tech we got right, what they can't wait for, and what they'll never speak of again.   © 2024 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reserved 

Send us a textUnlock the secrets to a seamless cloud experience as we explore the groundbreaking Direct Connect integration with AWS Cloud WAN. Discover how this innovation not only eliminates the need for a Transit Gateway but also simplifies networking between on-premises and cloud environments, reducing operational complexities and costs. Our guest host, Will Collins of  @TheCloudGambit, lends his expertise to dissect the intricacies of network engineering, giving us a glimpse into the streamlined future of hybrid cloud architecture.The episode takes an intriguing turn as we dive into Microsoft's recent strides in AI and hardware. Witness the transformation of Azure AI Studio into Azure AI Foundry, a strategic move to unify AI services and enhance their integration with platforms like GitHub and Visual Studio. We also ponder the implications of Microsoft's Windows 365 Link, a device poised to redefine enterprise applications with its cloud-based Windows 11 streaming capabilities. From the expanding landscape of AI development platforms to Microsoft's hardware ventures, we assess how these innovations could reshape industries. Join us for this insightful journey through the evolving world of cloud technology.Check out the Fortnightly Cloud Networking Newshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1fkBWCGwXDUX9OfZ9_MvSVup8tJJzJeqrauaE6VPT2b0/Visit our website and subscribe: https://www.cables2clouds.com/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cables2cloudsFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cables2clouds/Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cables2cloudsMerch Store: https://store.cables2clouds.com/Join the Discord Study group: https://artofneteng.com/iaatj

O aparelho em que você ouve este podcast é também (provavelmente, vai que você está em um Zune) um Xbox. Esse é o tema da campanha de marketing mais recente de Xbox, que reforça a mensagem que a empresa tem apresentado nos últimos anos. Além dessa, também falamos de uma outra campanha de marketing, o Game Awards, que teve suas nomeações divulgadas.Participantes:Guilherme JacobsHeitor De PaolaAssuntos abordados:03:00 - Nomeações do Game Awards19:00 - A campanha de marketing "isto é um Xbox"1:01:00 - As celebrações de 20 anos de Half-Life 21:08:00 - Rápidas e curtasVenha fazer parte do Discord do Overloadr! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Consumer Reports: Everyone is Wrong edition. On this episode, noted collegate Apple hater Daniel Ellis comes on the pod to defend one of tech's most notable product punchlines - the digital media player and failed iPod rival that was the Microsoft Zune. We dive into the Zune's design, musician-friendly features, Spotify before Spotify, Allen Iverson crossovers, and *//deep sigh* squirting (NO NOT THAT, GET YOUR MIND OUTTA THE GUTTER). Crack open a can of Crystal Pepsi or New Coke and enjoy listening while playing your Nintendo Virtual Boy.

Microsoft jumped into the mp3 player space a little late. Apple had been producing iPods for five years when the first Zune hit shelves. But that was just the beginning of a series of problems Microsoft encountered. We explore the sad (and short) story of the Zune.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nem só de sucessos vivem Apple, Meta, Microsoft e outras grandes empresas de tecnologia. Para cada produto ou serviço que dá certo, conquistando milhões de usuários, outros tantos ficam pelo caminho. Às vezes a ideia era boa, mas veio no momento errado; outras vezes, no entanto, todo o conceito é estranho, nos levando a questionar: caramba, no que é que eles estavam pensando?No episódio de hoje, conversamos sobre produtos esquecidos de grandes empresas. E não falta assunto: sabia que a Microsoft fez o seu próprio iPod, que a Apple já lançou um console e que o Facebook tentou a sorte no ramo dos smartphones? Para conferir esses e outros exemplos, dá o play e vem com a gente!  Participantes Thiago MobilonJosué de Oliveira Ana MarquesEmerson AlecrimPrêmio MPB – Melhores Podcasts do Brasil: vote no TecnocastGosta do nosso programa? Então acesse o site do prêmio (www.premiompb.com.br), faça o seu cadastro e escolha o Tecnocast na categoria "Tecnologia e telecomunicações". Você pode votar uma vez por dia até 22 de novembro.Mande seu recadoGrupos da Caixa Postal do Tecnocast: Telegram: t.me/caixapostaltecnocast WhatsApp: tbnet.me/caixapostaltecnocast Você pode mandar comentários (inclusive em áudio, vai que você aparece no Tecnocast?), dúvidas, críticas e sugestões. Participe!Se preferir, você pode se comunicar conosco pela Comunidade e através do e-mail tecnocast@tecnoblog.net.Entre também nos Canais do TB no WhatsApp Canal do Tecnoblog Canal do Achados do TB CréditosProdução: Josué de OliveiraEdição e sonorização: Ariel LiborioArte da capa: Vitor Pádua

Better late than never? Not for the ZUNE, Microsoft's portable MP3 player and self-described ‘iPod killer' that lost hundreds of millions of dollars. On this week's DISASTERPIECES, Justin and Steve look back at the brief and not-so-glorious reign of the mp3 player that almost every kid was disappointed to find under the Christmas tree. From the obtuse ad campaign to the unfortunate branding of being able to ‘squirt' your friends, the ZUNE was pretty much DOA. Was it actually better than the iPod? Maybe. But it was definitely more righteous than Neil Young's PONO. Follow us on Instagram to keep updated about our monthly live shows!Check out more from Justin here: justindodd.rocks Check out more from Steve here: stevejhward.com drinkgenies.com

Hi everyone. First, a simple request: If you like this episode, or the Looking Forward®: Opportunities for Job, Career, Business, and Investment Seekers podcast, can you please give us a good rating here? I'd really appreciate that! https://www.podchaser.com/LookingForwardOpportunitiesForJobCareerBusinessAndInvestmentSeekers Now, on to our episode! Did you know that, according to one estimate, the number of podcast listeners globally has reached nearly 465 million, and is projected to reach over 500 million by the end of this year? How about that the podcast industry's market value is expected grow to over $30 billion in 2024 and potentially reach over $131 billion by 2030?With this level of growth, where might some of the best opportunities in podcasting be for people around the world? To learn about this and much more, I recently spoke with Rob Greenlee, one of podcasting's pioneers and a consensus recognized expert on this topic. Listen as Rob speaks about such things as (1) his start in podcasting and its early years, (2) trends and changes taking place in the industry today, (3) what's happening around the globe in podcasting, and (4) how he sees the industry evolving over the next several years. More importantly, Rob points out the many opportunities he sees for people in the podcasting, including for those who can create and deliver outstanding content. He also provides some great tips for those seeking to enter the industry or enhance their positioning in it. Now a bit about Rob: Rob Greenlee is a seasoned podcasting and digital media expert with over two decades of experience. He is the Founder of Spoken Life Media, LLC, where he focuses on innovative content creation, business development, and community engagement for podcast hosts and networks.Rob has held significant roles, including SVP of Content and Partnerships at Podbean and Vice President of Podcast Content and Partnerships at Libsyn. At Voxnest (now iHeartRadio), he was Vice President of Podcaster Relations, enhancing content and monetization strategies. His tenure at Microsoft saw him manage the Podcasts Marketplace for Xbox Live, Windows Phone, and Zune, significantly expanding the podcast catalog and user base. Rob also hosts the "New Media Show" and "Spoken Life Show" and is a founding chairperson of The Podcast Academy. He has been inducted into the Podcast Hall of Fame and is a recognized speaker at industry events.To reach Rob, you can visit www.robgreenlee.com or check him out on these social media: YouTube.com/@robgreenlee, https://www.linkedin.com/in/robgreenlee/ X.com/robgreenleeSpeaking of podcasting, I'd like to tell you about a new and exciting podcasting opportunity! It's with DeepCast Pro, a game-changing platform I just started using for "Looking Forward." It's a free suite of tools designed to help podcasters grow your audience and engage listeners more deeply.With DeepCast Pro, you get speaker-labeled transcripts and AI-powered insights for each episode, absolutely free. The DeepCast Pro motto is "You make the shows, let us help you with what comes...

Jeff Bogdan, Former Director, Learning & Development - Microsoft Windows at Microsoft Jeff began his career as a software engineer at Microsoft. We explore the company's culture in the '90s and discuss the launches of Windows 95, the Zune media player, and Windows Phone. Jeff shares what he learned from the failures and how they propelled him to new career opportunities, including a new role he pitched to a corporate vice president. This episode is a must-listen if you've ever thought about creating your own perfect job. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/blindpodcast⁠

On today's episode, we're joined by Sasha (Peter) Kucharczyk, Co-Founder and COO of Preteckt. Sasha dives into his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, sharing insights on the transition from technical roles to leadership positions. He highlights the evolution of Preteckt and its impact on the automotive and transit industries.Key Takeaways:(01:00) Sasha's transition from academia to business and the challenges faced.(02:34) The inspiration from Microsoft's Zune failure and its influence on product design and usability.(04:03) The importance of actionable data in improving vehicle maintenance experiences.(05:28) The pivot from passenger vehicles to trucking fleets and municipal transit for better market fit.(08:11) Handling customer feedback and pivoting the business model based on market demands.(10:59) The significance of having a champion within customer organizations to drive product adoption.(12:03) Adapting to different customer needs while maintaining a core product vision.(16:00) Experimenting with vehicle data to improve maintenance predictions and reduce operational costs.(21:39) The role of AI in enhancing product offerings and creating value for customers.(26:44) Understanding and leveraging customer KPIs for successful business relationships.Resources Mentioned:Sasha (Peter) Kucharczyk - https://www.linkedin.com/in/skucharczyk/?originalSubdomain=caPreteckt | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/preteckt/Preteckt | Website - https://www.preteckt.comThis episode is brought to you by Content Allies.Content Allies helps B2B tech companies launch revenue-generating podcasts and build relationships that drive revenue through podcast networking. We schedule interviews with your ideal prospects and strategic partners so that you can build relationships and grow your business. You show up and have conversations, we handle everything else. Learn more at ContentAllies.com #B2B #BusinessLeaders #Leadership

Welcome back! This week, after the normal Rigmarole (pollen, Fallout, drivers); Ron makes us feel old by talking about what emojis mean and current slang; Chris watched Mad Max again, so he is wondering what kind of Apocalypse we will get. As always please like, subscribe, and share with your friends. Come join the discussions on the Discord Channel (https://discord.gg/TbxA7gcUky) and follow us on Twitter, @cltruitt22. Thanks and take care!

My guest on the Innovation Storytellers Show this week is someone who's turned understanding and exhibiting failures into an art form. Dr. Samuel West is a licensed clinical psychologist keen on the intersection of happiness, work, and cultural perceptions of failure. Dr. West's journey from treating clinical issues like depression to exploring organizational psychology led him to an intriguing discovery: the crucial role of failure in fostering innovation and creativity. His work, especially his teachings at Lund University on positive psychology and creativity, culminates in creating a fascinating project—the Museum of Failure. This traveling exhibition, which I had the pleasure of experiencing first-hand in Los Angeles, showcases failures from the tech industry and beyond, including memorable flops like Pepsi's Clear cola and Microsoft's Zune. In today's episode, Samuel and I explore the many layers of failure—from its inevitability in pursuing innovation to its potential as a catalyst for significant breakthroughs. We discuss how rebranding failures as experiments can change our perspective and lessen the sting of setbacks, making innovation less agonizing and more fruitful. Tune in as we dissect the lessons housed within the Museum of Failure and uncover why continuing to experiment, even in the face of apparent failure, is vital for sustained innovation in an ever-evolving world.  

How do you envision the collaboration between super-intelligent AI and humans? What steps should humanity start taking now to prepare for a future where this partnership is a reality?  Why do we see the limited things that we see?  Are the things we actually see, a mirage? Today's guest Rob Greenlee added to my dad's definition of the meaning of life, a veteran in the world of podcasting and technology. This episode takes us on a journey through the intersections of technology, consciousness, and the future of human interaction with artificial intelligence. Rob shares his transition from marketing in the Florida citrus industry to becoming a frontrunner in digital media, shedding light on how creating content is more about the energy in the moment than the end product itself. We'll explore thought-provoking topics such as the potential of artificial general intelligence (AGI), the truth that may lie in the transitions between extremes, and the fascinating concept of our consciousness existing in a wireless ether. Moreover, Rob discusses the philosophical and ethical implications of technology in our lives, questioning the visibility of aliens and the invisibility technologies, and considering the eerie possibility of AI taking over jobs. Join host Reena Friedman Watts and her father, Wayne Friedman, as they delve into these mind-expanding topics with Rob, reflecting on how these advances might shape our understanding of life, existence, and the unseen forces that govern our world. Don't miss this intriguing episode that challenges the boundaries of what we believe is possible! Rob Greenlee is a well-known 18+ year podcast executive, show host, evangelist, professional speaker, and panel moderator/keynoter inside and outside the podcasting industry globally. He is currently the Founder of Spoken Life Media, LLC, Podcasting/Content Creator Partner, StreamYard.com, Host of “Podcast Tips with Rob Greenlee LIVE streamed every Thursday, 7 pm EST on StreamYard Channels, and Co-Founder/Adviser, PodcastEZ.com.  Business Development Partner, Insoundz.com Former SVP, Podcast Content and Partnerships at Podbean.com, Former Board Governor “Treasurer” Member and former Founding Chairperson of The Podcast Academy, and Current Chairperson, Podcast Hall of Fame and 2017 Inductee into the Podcast Hall of Fame. In his roles at new media, tech, and podcast SaaS platform companies like Microsoft, PodcastOne, Spreaker, Voxnest, Libsyn, Advertisecast, and Podbean. He has managed content providers, technology, distribution, and monetization partner relationships at all levels. He also focuses on building trust in podcasting to maintain its long-held values around openness, sharing of ideas, independent creators, and innovation. Rob's long and storied history on nationally syndicated terrestrial broadcast radio starting in 1999, then webcast and podcast. WebTalk World Radio Show was heard on XM satellite radio and is recognized as the first broadcast radio program in the world to begin podcasting on Sept 15th, 2004. To hear archived audio shows from 1999 through 2006. He has continued working to advance the podcasting medium in these current and previous positions: Former SVP, Content & Partnerships at Podbean.com Former VP of Content and partnerships at Advertisecast and Libsyn.com Former VP Podcaster Relations, Voxnest.com (Spreaker) Former Head of Partnerships at Voxnest.com (Spreaker) Former Head of Content at Spreaker.com Former EVP/CTO at PodcastOne Former Business Manager of Podcasts/TV at Microsoft's Zune Marketplace/Xbox Marketplace/Windows Media Center/Windows Phone – See more on Zune – 2018 Zune HD Review. Former Global Content and Marketing Manager at Melodeo Mobilcast. He is an active three-times-a-week podcaster and video show host by co-hosting The New Media Show audio & video podcast that streams LIVE every Wednesday afternoon at Noon PST/3 pm EST. Host of Trust Factor with Rob Greenlee” Audio Podcast | Video Version A few years ago, he stopped publishing his three-year-old 186-episode podcast series, Spreaker Live Show on Spreaker.  He is also the former founder and lead host of the WebTalk World Radio Show and Zune Insider podcast. He is working on a Podcast series called “Spoken Life Show.” He attended Pacific Lutheran University, earning a BBA in Business Administration with a Marketing Concentration. Available for global keynotes, interviews, panelists, moderator opportunities on digital media, and podcasting topics: email: rob. greenlee at gmail.com. 00:00 Challenges of trust in evolving technology and society. 05:30 Episodes on trust, irregular basis, important guests. 10:08 Consciousness continues after death, challenging existence view. 13:15 Long-term digital preservation and archiving technologies discussed. 14:11 Seeking connection with deceased family members electronically. 18:30 Aliens may be here, but invisible to us. 20:54 AI raises questions about human perception limits. 24:31 Lost interest in astronomy, pursued marketing instead. 30:19 Institutions aim to control independent creators. 32:01 Trust yourself, recognize signs, avoid polarization. 37:01 Connecting with ancestors through energy transformation and consciousness. 38:10 Accepting natural passing, uncertainty about what follows. 44:07 Curiosity about life's meaning and nuclear weapons. 48:03 Questioning reality and danger of artificial intelligence. 49:18 Existence in energy field, unanswered questions remain. 52:22 Family businesses struggle with intergenerational continuity.   Connect with Reena https://bettercalldaddy.com https://linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts https://twitter.com/reenareena https://instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts https://instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast Me and my dad would love to hear from you, Drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, Please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show  https://ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy https://podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy   Castmagic is the AI tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. 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On episode 29 of DWTN i'm joined by the super incredible Lovefoxxx of CSS (Cansei De Ser Sexy), an artist that helped define the indie sound of the 2000s, and whose band is going on its first tour across North America, the UK, and the EU in 11 years. We talk about the upcoming tour, Lovefoxxx coming to Sao Paulo by herself at age 16, her musical influences, Flickr, Fotolog, meeting Paris Hilton, writing Art Bitch, wrestling at parties, getting her moniker from a pornstar name generator, and Brazilian music of the 2000s. Lovefoxxx also talks about collaborating with Kavinsky on Nightcall for the Drive soundtrack, Music Is My Hot Hot Sex being used in both an iPod Touch and Zune commercial, their decked out Zune tour bus, her love for Ana Frango Eléctrico, and more!Plus, stay tuned till the end for some never before heard recordings from CSS' first band practice everrr!

In this week's episode, we take a look at what makes a book's ending disappointing or unsatisfying, and offer tips and tricks on how to avoid that. This week's coupon is for the audiobook of GHOST IN THE WINDS as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. You can get the audiobook of GHOST IN THE WINDS for 50% off at my Payhip store with this coupon code: SPRINGWINDS The coupon code is valid through April 12th, 2024, so if you find yourself needing an audiobook to leap into spring, you can listen to the epic conclusion of the GHOST EXILE series! TRANSCRIPT Spoiler Note: Please skip 11:50-12:53 if you would like to avoid a summary of the ending of the TV series Breaking Bad.   00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 193 of the Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is March the 22nd, 2024 and today we are talking about how to avoid unsatisfying endings, specifically how to avoid unsatisfying endings while writing your novel. Before we get into all that, we will first have Coupon on the Week and some writing progress updates and then our Question of the Week. So first up, Coupon on the Week. This week's coupon is for the audiobook of Ghost in the Winds, as excellently narrated by House McCarthy. That is the epic conclusion to the Ghost Exile series. You can get the audiobook of Ghost in the Winds for 50% off at my Payhip store with this coupon code: SPRINGWINDS and that is SPRINGWINDS and of course the coupon code will be in the show notes as always. This coupon code is valid through April 12th, 2024. So if you find yourself needing an audiobook to leap into spring, you can listen to the epic conclusion of the Ghost Exile series. Now, for an update on current writing projects. I am very pleased to report that as of this recording, Ghost in the Veils, my 150th novel, is now complete. By the time the show goes live, you should be able to get it at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Google Play, Apple Books, Smashwords, and Payhip. So I'm very pleased that's done, and that's out, and I hope you all enjoyed the book. Next up, now that Ghost in the Veils is done, my main project will be Wizard Thief, the second book in the Half-Elven Thief series. I am about 42,000 words into that, so about halfway through and if all goes well, I hope that will come out towards the end of April. I am also 14,000 words into Cloak of Titans and that will be my main project once Wizard Thief is finished. In audiobook news, we're currently proofing the audiobook of Half-Elven Thief. That will be narrated by Leanne Woodward and if all goes well, that should be out sometime in April. I'm looking forward to sharing that with you all. So that's where I'm at with my current writing projects. 00:02:08: Question of the Week Let's go into our Question of the Week. This week's question is what apps and services do you use to listen to music? No wrong answers. Justin says: on my PC, I'll generally use YouTube. The Brave browser removes the ads so I don't have to listen to them. For when I'm away from my PC, I stuffed 128 GB chip in my phone and copied my MP3 files over to it. The basic Android music app handles the music, no problem. When driving, I'll sync the stereo to the phone with Bluetooth. It will play music, navigate, and do hands free calling. I tried connecting to it directly but it seems I can either connect the sound or the charger. Doing both makes for horrible static. Joaquim says: I like to buy MP3 files or CDs. When buying CDs, I try to buy AudioRip CDs on Amazon, else I rip them myself. All MP3 files are on a USB stick which I use in the car audio. At home, I use my laptop with an external Sound Blaster G6 and Sennheiser headphones. I use VLC media player on the laptop. My next comment is from Barbara, who says: Years ago, I purchased the Microsoft Zune because after my research, I determined I got more bang for my buck with it than the Apple product. I still have the Zune, which I haven't used in a while. I also have the app on my computer and that's what I use listen to my music. Unfortunately, I'll be replacing this 10 year old computer at some point and may have to find a different program. That's interesting because about 14/15 years, I used the Zune Desktop Music player as my preferred music player on my PC because I thought it worked better and was faster than any of the alternatives. But I have not thought about that in years, to be honest. Our next comment is from Randy who says: iPhone, iPad, Intel Mac Book Pro, and an Apple Music family subscription. I also have a two terabyte library of purchased music that I keep on a couple of different portable drives, backups because I should think about rewriting my vinyl collection down to MP3 again. I personally thought it was very impressive. Two terabytes because my music library is a mere 59 gigabytes by comparison. Juana says Pandora and Amazon Music. Michael says: I stream from YouTube Music, sadly. Oh well, good to support small independent companies. ( Original response had emojis here to indicate the last sentence was a joke/tongue in cheek). Brandy says: I listen to Pandora or iHeart radio stations from places where I've lived. It probably dates me, but I like either music with limited to no commercials but similar genre groups (and I refuse to give money to Apple if I can help it) or just a straight radio station. Both I leave on the background while I'm reading, cooking, cleaning or painting, etcetera. Jacob says iTunes for the longest time. Then I made the switch to Spotify using a phone, PC, and TV. Jesse says desktop Rhythmbox on Ubuntu for MP3s. If I'm using Pandora, Pithos or Pianobar. Back when I did a lot more Linux stuff, personally I used Rhythmbox a lot on all my Ubuntu computers, so good to see it still being used out there. Elizabeth says: I'm a Spotify gal. It's got almost anything I could look up. It's got some great rain and classical playlist for sleeping. Jake says: I use iTunes on my phone and computer. Finally, Bonnie says: old fashioned FM radio. Hard to beat free, I have to admit. For myself, I use iTunes for PCs, and I prefer to buy MP3 files and music whenever possible. Since I work on my PC for most of the day while writing or editing, that's what I usually use for listening to music. When I'm away from my computer, I use an iPod touch I got in 2021, and when that little device finally dies, I'm going to be very disappointed since Apple doesn't make them anymore and I will have to choose a new service for my portable music playing. I have played Spotify on my phone a bit, but I still prefer having the actual files. Very good discussion, I thought, on this week's Question of the Week. 00:05:50 Main Topic: How to Avoid Unsatisfying Endings for Your Novel So now let's move on to our main topic this week: how to avoid unsatisfying endings for your novel. I've said it before on this podcast and on my various websites, but I think the ending is a lot like the punchline to a joke. The ending ties everything together and makes what happens before makes sense. If you don't have a satisfying ending to your story then that is like a joke with a bad punchline. People just get annoyed by it. People will remember the end of the series (even a very long series) more than the entire rest of the series, and it will ultimately determine how they feel about the entire series. The most famous recent example, I think, is the Game of Thrones show, with Season 8 ending in a way that many people did not enjoy. In many ways, I think the ending of Game of Thrones with Season 8 sort of killed the show's pop culture dominance. I mean, for a while when the show was at its peak, that was the show to watch. It was the example of prestige television and it was all a lot of people could talk about, but the ending just, you know, really ruined that and sort of subverted and undid the rest of the show. It destroyed the show's popular culture dominance and really led to reduced merchandise sales and tie in games and may be a factor why George R.R. Martin will probably never finish the series because of how badly the show turned out. This is a reminder that a bad ending will make the reader cheated and worse yet, make them feel mocked for ever caring about the characters at all. The Game of Thrones shows is a good example of that. With that in mind, let's look at some of the common problems with endings. One is bad writing. To some extent, bad writing can be subjective. One person's bad writing is another person's brilliant prose. However, there are certain structural things with bad writing and bad plotting that can lead to an unsatisfying ending. For one thing, there are examples where the author doesn't know what the ending is and hasn't been able to figure it out, so it sputters out or ends weakly, or dodges any sort of final battle and event, and it just sort of fizzles out at the end. No one enjoys reading that. Another example of bad writing is a twist that doesn't fit the logic of the book or doesn't make sense. It is possible to do a surprise ending that's satisfying, but it has to be written in a way that resonates with the rest of the story and if you look back at the rest of the story, there is foreshadowing that accurately leads to this ending. If the twist ending comes totally out of left field and makes no sense whatsoever, that is going to lead to some unsatisfied readers. Another big problem is an unfinished series or abandoned cliffhanger, which is why readers have trust issues with unfinished series. With every single series I've written, whether Frostborn, Sevenfold Sword, Dragontiarna, The Ghosts, Cloak Games, or Silent Order, I frequently have people email me every single time a new book comes out to tell them when the series is finished because they only read finished series. Some of that is the fault of publishers who will sometimes kill a series after the second book and leave it permanently unfinished if the second book doesn't meet their sales expectations. Some of this is the fault of certain high name writers who've had every opportunity and all the money in the world to finish their series, yet just can't seem to get around to it. This is a good example of why you need to have a satisfying ending and not leave things hanging. Another good example of bad writing is a good ending that is undone or awkwardly avoided in order to stretch it out to another book or relaunch the series. You have a happy ending. Everyone lives happily ever after, and then you change one of the characters suddenly so that the series can continue. That is something to avoid and to paraphrase Sherlock Holmes from one of the original Sherlock Holmes stories, the supreme gift of the artist is the knowledge of when to stop and that includes writing long series. Another potential problem is a confusing ending. Even a well written ending can be a problem if it's confusing. Ambiguous endings can leave the reader, especially casual ones, feeling confused or feeling like they missed something or are disconnected from the characters. Introducing new characters or plot threads too close to the ending so the ending feels crammed, or like it doesn't focus on the main characters or plot, can also be confusing for the reader. Themes and character arcs need to be clear throughout the book, and those need to be resolved with an equal amount of clarity. One potential reason for a confusing ending is things are left unresolved and that can inspire dissatisfaction in the reader. So when you reach the end of your story, it's good to have as much resolved as possible, even if you want to leave something open for the sequel. Another potential problem with the ending is if the ending is too unhappy or too dark. Depending on the genre and the kind of book you're writing, the time to put your characters through hardship and tragedy in order to develop them is in the middle of the plot, not abruptly at the end. If you want your characters to be happy in the end, true, they do have to suffer for it and earn it, but depending on the kind of book you're writing, having them end the book while being miserable and defeated is probably not the best way to go about it. Ambiguous or bittersweet or sad endings have a much higher burden to be extremely well written, and that's one of the reasons tragedy was seen as the highest form of playwriting in Ancient Greek and Elizabethan cultures. A sad ending for the sake of simply having the sad ending isn't as original or edgy as many writers think it is. That said, unhappy endings can work if it fulfills the character arc or set themes of the book, especially if these are well established throughout the story. I think the ending of the TV show Breaking Bad probably is an excellent example of this, because Breaking Bad is the account of mild-mannered chemistry teacher Walter White degenerating into a ruthless drug lord. The series ends with Walter White killed in a shootout while rescuing his former protege and then he dies surrounded by his beloved meth manufacturing machines. By any stretch, this is a very grim and relatively unhappy ending, with the protagonist getting shot to death but it works because it resolves the themes of the story, where White essentially chose this life of violence, and so he brought upon own head. In a sense, it's not happy so much as it is satisfying in that he got to go out on his own terms, defeating his enemies and freeing his former protege from being imprisoned. Another potential good way to have a satisfying unhappy ending is if it moves the other characters to a happy ending or resolution. In other words, the death is not pointless. In the play Romeo and Juliet, obviously Romeo and Juliet both die at the end, but their deaths permit their feuding families to reconcile and put aside their generations-long feud that has caused so much suffering. So while their deaths were tragic, they were not pointless and wasted. Let's go to the opposite side of an unsatisfying unhappy ending. An unsatisfying, unearned, or abrupt happy ending can be just as unsatisfactory. A forced happily ever after that doesn't feel earned, is rushed at the end, and not explained can be very unsatisfying. One recent example I can think of is a while back, I saw the movie My Man Godfrey from 1936. It's a good comedy movie, a good progenitor of the screwball comedy genre, but I think the ending is kind of weak because the main character and the main female character kind of get together at the end, so it would go well, it's the end of the movie, so I guess they should get get together and get engaged. They seem very ill suited for each other and spent most of the movie bickering, but it was just, you know, the genre convention that the male lead and the female lead were going to get together at the end of the movie. So I think that's one flaw and one unsatisfying part in an otherwise very good movie. Deus Ex Machina is also something to avoid because it leaves the reader feeling cheated or like the suffering of the characters didn't matter. An unearned ending where there are dire consequences throughout the book, but they don't show up, feels, you know, like a cheat where the characters got away with something that they shouldn't have been able to get away with. Another unsatisfying example of a happy ending is if it all ties up too neatly, where everything just falls into place for no particular reason. Happy endings are generally the most satisfying when they're earned, when the characters really have to suffer and strive and struggle to get to them. So both unhappy and happy endings have their own pitfalls, though in general I do think happy endings are usually easier to do unless you really know what you're doing. So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found this show useful. A quick note of thanks to my transcriptionist for helping me to pull together with the research for this episode. A reminder that you can listen to all back episodes on https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we return to our series on Homeworld with an interview with special guest Alex Garden, who co-founded Relic and directed the title. We talk about the inception of the idea to the implementation difficulties and much more. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Podcast breakdown: 0:52    Interview 1:03:49 Break 1:04:24 Outro Comments Issues covered: the history of our guest, distributing pirated games, the cold intro, testing games, dropping out of high school, selling the company and working for some years, fixing someone else's bugs, the crystal sphere, "Spaghetti Ball," the lightning bolt, focusing on the loss, pulling together the team, a 50000-line demo, starting with multiplayer to demo, demoing for gods, "this has changed how I'll make games," not knowing how to tell stories in space, creating a reference for the ships, believing you can overcome the difficulties, finding your home and knowing you were in the right, the gravity of the situation and losing people, every life being precious, you are not the target audience, making the story and the gameplay the same, lack of dynamic range, one revolution multiple evolution, changing the licensor, ships with fantastic shapes and colors, the main ship and why it has that design, ship scale on LODs, a frequency domain audio engine, doing a lot procedurally, clock radios, joining the rebellion, what sticks with you today, trusting your vision, expectations smashed, the new game gods, trying to make designers rock stars, knowing your collaborators. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Madden (franchise), Triple Play, The Divide, PlayStation, Impossible Creatures, Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War, Company of Heroes, Nexon, Xbox Live, Zune, Zynga, US Robotics, Distinctive Software, Chris Taylor, Don Mattrick, Omar Sharif On Bridge, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego, Sega Genesis, Beavis and Butthead, Conceptual Interface Devices, Luke Moloney, Radical Entertainment, Electronic Arts, NASA/JPL, Ptolemy, Battlestar Galactica, Jon Mavor, Greg McMartin, Scott Lynch, Sierra, Valve, Erin Daly, Rob Cunningham, Aaron Kambeitz, Jane Jensen, Rob Lowe, Roberta and Ken Williams, Peter Molyneux, Black & White, Wing Commander, Chris Roberts, Star Citizen, The Breakfast Club, Blizzard, Starcraft, Republic Commando, Games Workshop, Blur Entertainment, Chris Foss, Peter Elson, Monkey Island, Shane Alfreds, Deus Ex, Warren Spector, Harvey Smith, Tim Cain, Fallout, Ion Storm, Ken Levine, Cliff Bleszinski, Killcreek (Stevie Case), John Romero, Hal Barwood, Wil Wright, Tim Schafer, Larry Holland, Gabe Newell, American McGee, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia.  Next time: ??? Twitch: brettdouville or timlongojr, instagram:timlongojr, Twitter: @devgameclub Discord DevGameClub@gmail.com

Luke and Andrew have a lot of things to talk about today, but instead they go on a strange journey involving Zune recorders, landline telephones, and comedian Eddie Pepitone. They also discuss the fact that some stores are shutting down their self-checkout lines. 

You either die a Hero 2: RE:BoRN - Ultimate Edition or you live long enough to see yourself unironically become "The Zune Kid".This episode is brought to you by Andy Fisher! You can check out his music at https://andyfishermusic.com. Thanks Andy!Discussed: Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, the weather, Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountain, Helldivers 2, Live-service games, Persona 3: Reload, Dur's Gate---Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineBuy some merch if you'd like: https://shop.intothecast.onlineJoin the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast---Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@intothecastFollow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com---Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/Follow Brendon Bigley: https://threads.net/@brendonbigleyProduced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social---Season 6 Cover Art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://instagram.com/ghostdownphoto---Timecodes:(00:00) - Intro (01:23) - Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth | Final Fantasy Seven Two: Part Two (22:03) - STUFF THAT COULD BE CONSIDERED SPOILERS FOR REBIRTH/FFVII (35:21) - Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth | Final Fantasy Seven Two: Part Two (41:47) - MORE SPOILERS FOR REBIRTH/FFVII (44:19) - Break (45:55) - Into the Small Talk (46:13) - Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountain | Speaking of what's current (54:22) - Helldivers 2 | FOR DEMOCRACY! (01:15:09) - Persona 3: Reload | The obligatory Persona segment (01:55:41) - Wrapping up ---Thanks to all of our amazing patrons including our Eternal Gratitude members:GrokCorey ZDirectional JoySusan HOlivia KDan SIsaac SWill CJim WEvan BDavid Hmin2Aaron GVErik MBrady HJoshua JTony LDanny KSeth MAdam BJustin KAndy HDemoParker EMaxwell LSpiritofthunderJason WJason TCorey TMinnow Eats WhaleCaleb WfingerbellyJesse WMike TCodesWesleyErik BmebezacSergio LninjadeathdogRory BA42PoundMooseAndrewJustin MPeterStellar.BeesBrendan KScott RwreckxNoah OMichael GArcturusChris RhepaheCory FChase ALoveDiesNick QWes KChris MRBMichaela WAdam FScott HAlexander SPTherese KjgprintersJessica BMurrayDavid PJason KBede RKamrin HKyle SPhilip N ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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In the early 2000's, you had a computer, Internet access, and a need for the latest jams to help you pump up the party later that night. There is only one thing to do! You fire up your favorite music sharing service and before you know it, you have 4 CD's worth of sweet tunes. As far as life goes, you got 99 problems but music ain't one, as you click let it burn and scream “Yeah!” It's gonna be a party in the USA all up in da club as you lose yourself in the music. You start to feel numb because it's hot in herre but you're going down swinging and rally for a late night encore! The LAD crew is on the 1's and 2's spinning out the hottest jams from 2000-2009! So charge up your Zune and throw on your dancing shoes, because it's time to get low!

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The dog days are over. And by "dog days" we mean "days without a new episode of Cinema To The Letter!" For the N for New pick on their Disney series, Bryan and Thomas are discussing the very fresh Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! Or rather, they discuss their complicated relationships with the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole in contrast to their absolute love for the final entry in James Gunn's trilogy at length. Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What does the future hold for the current rocky status of the MCU? Did we get a satisfying conclusion for all our space friends? How do you waste Judy Greer when she's playing a cyborg pig monster? Well, load up your Zune so you can listen to this episode to find out! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid!

The dog days are over. And by "dog days" we mean "days without a new episode of Cinema To The Letter!" For the N for New pick on their Disney series, Bryan and Thomas are discussing the very fresh Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! Or rather, they discuss their complicated relationships with the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole in contrast to their absolute love for the final entry in James Gunn's trilogy at length. Together, our duo answers the crucial questions. What does the future hold for the current rocky status of the MCU? Did we get a satisfying conclusion for all our space friends? How do you waste Judy Greer when she's playing a cyborg pig monster? Well, load up your Zune so you can listen to this episode to find out! Join our Patreon for $1 for monthly bonus episodes and the chance to vote for new podcasts at patreon.com/cinema2letter! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook! Artwork by Michelle Kyle! Intro music by Burial Grid! We're a proud member of the TalkFilmSociety podcast network!

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to Marketing Entrepreneur, Educator, & Author, Ben Guttmann.In a world filled with constant noise and messaging, Ben emphasized the importance of simplicity. He explained that effective messages are simple and easy to understand. Fluent messages that require less mental load tend to perform better in terms of trust, likability, and buying behavior.Ben mentioned Apple as a prime example when asked about brands that excel in simple messaging. Apple effectively communicates benefits rather than focusing on features, contrasting with Microsoft's struggles in marketing their Zune product.He also explored the power of simple messaging in branding and communication. Successful slogans like Apple's "A thousand songs in your pocket" and FedEx's "when it has to Be There Overnight" resonate with customers because they are concise, relatable, and empathetic.Ben shared a personal story about his dentist, who used a simple and relatable line, "You only have to floss the teeth you want to keep," which motivated him to start flossing regularly. This example highlights the power of empathy and direct communication in influencing behavior.Ben offers a wealth of resources on his website, including a weekly email newsletter with exciting ideas and downloads. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn. Ben is a wellspring of knowledge with his experience as a speaker, teaching marketing at Baruch College, and speaking at various meetups, corporations, non-profits, and conferences.Key Points from the Episode:Importance of simplicity in messaging and communicationFive principles for achieving simplicity in design: benefit to the receiver, focus on one thing at a time, stand out from noise, empathy for the audience, minimalismEditing process and conveying the message immediately in book titles and coversExamples of brands with simple messaging: Apple vs MicrosoftPower of simple and straightforward messaging in branding and communicationExamples of successful slogansApplication of simple messaging in personal relationshipsThe target audience for the book "Simply Put": leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates, faith leadersResources available on Ben's website: newsletter, downloads, LinkedIn connectionAbout Ben Guttmann:Ben Guttmann is a seasoned marketing professional, educator, and author dedicated to unraveling the motivations behind human behavior. With a wealth of experience running a successful marketing agency, teaching at Baruch College, and collaborating with major brands, Guttmann emphasizes the power of simplicity in winning ideas.Founder of the award-winning marketing agency Digital Natives Group, Guttmann's journey began with local businesses. It evolved into partnerships with notable entities like the NFL, Comcast NBCUniversal, and The Nature Conservancy. In addition to teaching marketing to aspiring professionals at Baruch College since 2014, Guttmann has contributed to major publications like the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. He's a sought-after speaker at conferences and events, having organized the successful Queens Tech Night meetup series.Beyond his professional endeavors, Guttmann has served on the boards of influential organizations such as the Long Island City Partnership and the Queens Economic Development Corporation. His commitment to exploring new ideas, advising clients, and blending technology with humanity defines his current focus. Guttmann's impactful career underscores the significance of clear and direct messaging in a distracted world.Tweetable Moments:3:49 - “Marketing is...

The Good Guys swing on stars, learn alchemy, and breakdown every song from Regan's Zune. - The one where ⁠The Good Guys watch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hudson Hawk⁠⁠⁠ - The Good Guys:  Regan, Rob, and Ryan - Producer:  Eric 'e0n' Chung  - Engineers:  Regan & Eric  - Social Media Strategist:  E  - Background Music and FX courtesy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  - Bruno Begins - Play Hard - Bruno Returns - Alchemax - Bruno Rises - Featured background music playlist:  Ad Infinitum, Data, Mantra, Symbolic, Vintage, and Arcadia  by  White Bat Audio  - Background music for POP Quiz is Getaway Car ⁠⁠by  White Bat Audio  - Theme music is Battle (Boss) by BoxCat Games and is licensed under CC BY 3.0  - Additional music is Against the Wall by BoxCat Games and is licensed under CC BY 3.0  - http://coisgpod.com/  - --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/come-on-its-still-good/support

In this episode, we kick things off with an unsolicited email that Cormac received inquiring about "just needing some plans drawn up”. Then, we welcome Evan back to the darkside as he rejoins the PC realm, as he dives headlong into the world of Microsoft laptops. This plunge down the Microsoft rabbit hole takes us on a nostalgic journey through the annals of Microsoft history, from the Zune to the Windows Phone. But our trip down memory lane doesn't stop there; we also find ourselves wandering down the Atari trail as we talk about the dawn of computer gaming and other things old people talk about. Episode linksMicrosoft ZuneMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio 2Atari 2600+Intellivision-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

Following on from our consideration of Google's many terminated products in episode 74, we turn our attention to another graveyard this week, one with a big "Microsoft" on the sign. The company's decades-long policy of trying to supplant market leaders with Microsoft-made equivalents has left us with plenty to talk about, from phones to joysticks, questionable Windows add-ons, an actually superlative streaming service, some very brown portable media players, and plenty more.Big thanks to Killed by Microsoft for the reference material: https://killedbymicrosoft.info/Don't miss the FOSS Pod ep we mentioned about 3D Movie Maker: https://fosspod.content.town/episodes/3d-movie-maker-with-foone-turingSupport the Pod! Contribute to the Tech Pod Patreon and get access to our booming Discord, your name in the credits, and other great benefits! You can support the show at: https://patreon.com/techpod

On this special episode of A La Carte with Keithie, we welcome an up & coming superstar on the independent wrestling circuit to the show. You could say he is New England based, but he's actually bi-coastal. The Plant-Based Powah-House, Sean "Vegan" Keegan joins us for an amazing discussion where we talk about his journey to becoming the Meatless Marty in both life and professional wrestling. We find out who Sean would want to have lunch with and what albums he would want on his Zune if he was stuck on a desert island. And, of course, we will take a trip to the Actor's Studio. So come and eat 200 grams of plant-based protein a day with us and enjoy some Oat-ly Ice Cream. Ya ya ya!!!

Topics include Travis Barker, Home_Halfway, Bourg on the carnivore diet, sounding, DSA reggae, Gangster Party Line and the playlist on Arcade Matt's Zune. Thank you   Full episode at https://www.patreon.com/ChapoFYM

Earlier this month, a group of hackers was spotted using a set of malicious tools—that originally gained popularity with online video game cheaters—to hide their Windows-based malware from being detected.Sounds unique, right? Frustratingly, it isn't, as the specific security loophole that was abused by the hackers has been around for years, and Microsoft's response, or lack thereof, is actually a telling illustration of the competing security environments within Windows and macOS. Even more perplexing is the fact that Apple dealt with a similar issue nearly 10 years ago, locking down the way that certain external tools are given permission to run alongside the operating system's critical, core internals. Today, on the Lock and Code podcast with host David Ruiz, we speak with Malwarebytes' own Director of Core Tech Thomas Reed about everyone's favorite topic: Windows vs. Mac. But this isn't a conversation about the original iPod vs. Microsoft's Zune (we're sure you can find countless, 4-hour diatribes on YouTube for that), but instead about how the companies behind these operating systems can respond to security issues in their own products. Because it isn't fair to say that Apple or Microsoft are wholesale "better" or "worse" about security. Instead, they're hampered by their users and their core market segments—Apple excels in the consumer market, whereas Microsoft excels with enterprises. And when your customers include hospitals, government agencies, and pretty much any business over a certain headcount, well, it comes with complications in deciding how to address security problems that won't leave those same customers behind. Still, there's little excuse in leaving open the type of loophole that Windows has, said Reed:"Apple has done something that was pretty inconvenient for developers, but it really secured their customers because it basically meant we saw a complete stop in all kernel-level malware. It just shows you [that] it can be done. You're gonna break some eggs in the process, and Microsoft has not done that yet... They're gonna have to."Tune in today.You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts, plus whatever preferred podcast platform you use.For all our cybersecurity coverage, visit Malwarebytes Labs at malwarebytes.com/blog.Show notes and credits:Intro Music: “Spellbound” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Outro Music: “Good God” by Wowa (unminus.com)

Did you know that your perineum can get infected and kill you?? Not the kind of thing you expect to learn while watching The All-Star Game. *Jonah Hill is not having a great week. *Did you waste any money on Prime deals yet? I was hoping to get a sweet deal on a refurbished Zune but those things are hard to come by. *Doomscrolling! Welcome to Tuberville, where we call all white people "American". Bill Gates says there could potentially be a few downsides to artificial intelligence. Need an abortion? Just drive to Io....wait, turn the car around. Threads is yet another brilliant and successful brainchild of the Zuck. Good news, you may a Bank of America credit card that you didn't know about. *You could be the next MyPillow guy but you'll have to act fast! *Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please tell a friend, leave a review, and check out our links below. Have a great day and we'll see you tomorrow. -Everybody Wang Chung!!   www.lazlo.church www.twitch.tv/churchoflazlo www.reddit.com/r/churchoflazlo   

Books: The Dead Tree Media Format! No nuts, no dough, and no Lt. Yar! Hat. Whip. Snakes. Scar. Words. Moves Like Jagger. The Tacos are merely OK. Baby nails are sharp do do do do. No Man Is A Pretzel. I don't like blood infested meeeeeeeeeeat! Ever Lay is a beautiful name. Come on Eileen, it's the weather robot. We’ve got a great big poop truck convoy. You Wasted $1 on a Zune. We're leaving, on the midnight Train to Vegas. Milking Robots with Tom. Recommentals but not the one your thinking of and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Books: The Dead Tree Media Format! No nuts, no dough, and no Lt. Yar! Hat. Whip. Snakes. Scar. Words. Moves Like Jagger. The Tacos are merely OK. Baby nails are sharp do do do do. No Man Is A Pretzel. I don't like blood infested meeeeeeeeeeat! Ever Lay is a beautiful name. Come on Eileen, it's the weather robot. We’ve got a great big poop truck convoy. You Wasted $1 on a Zune. We're leaving, on the midnight Train to Vegas. Milking Robots with Tom. Recommentals but not the one your thinking of and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Microsoft jumped into the mp3 player space a little late. Apple had been producing iPods for five years when the first Zune hit shelves. But that was just the beginning of a series of problems Microsoft encountered. We explore the sad (and short) story of the Zune.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're officially only one hundred episodes away from TWO THOUSAND (numbered) episodes! Time flies when you're talking about comics, I must say. Spoilers abound, as Chris, Shane, Ben, Murd and Ian traverse space, Zune in hand, for what could potentially be the Guardians last ride. How did The High Evolutionary land as a villain? Are Mantis and Drax the best comedy duo in the MCU? Is Cosmo good dog? Will Peter Quill ever get his act together enough to be Star-Lord? What about Gamora and Nebula, can these two sisters get along? Did Adam Warlock stack up to expectations? Was there crying over Rocket Raccoon's backstory? Is this a worthy farewell for James Gunn, as he heads firmly to the Distinguished Competition moving forward? And finally, most importantly...I Am Groot? (1:31:34)

Christina (Rood) Calio - Co-Founder Co-Founder Popins  Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms.  Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP.  www.CavnessHR.com Christina's Bio Christina lives in Seattle with her husband, artist Joie Calio (7Horse, dada). They have two daughters, living in Seattle and Los Angeles. A graduate of the University of Washington, Christina started her career in LA leading international marketing and sales at Geffen Records from 1986-2000, touring with bands from Guns N' Roses to Nirvana. In 2000 she took a position at Microsoft leading music business development first at Windows and then at MSN, Zune, and Xbox as the music industry transitioned from a physical music business (CDs) to digital (MP3s). In 2017-2018 she left Microsoft to found Calio Music, advising businesses and artists at the intersection of music and technology; and worked at Fender to launch Fender Play, a subscription for online guitar lessons. Today, she is the Co-Founder of AR/VR startup Popins www.popins.io and supports three non-profits in Seattle  We talked about the following and other items Popins The Music Industry Entrepreneurship Non Profits  Christina's Social Media Christina's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinacalio/ Christina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinamcalio/ Christina's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccalio  Christina's FB: https://www.facebook.com/christina.calio Christina's Email: Email: christina@popins.io Company Website: www.popins.io Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popinsdotio/ Company Twitter: https://twitter.com/popinsdotio/ Christina's Advice  I would say just keep going and keep a sense of humor. There are a lot of sticky situations that we all find each other in and someone told me once, I think it was wedding advice. Try to find something to laugh about. That and music, don't forget music if you're down.

In this edition of Trendbenyamapalooza, Jack and Miles discuss the 2023 "Wemby-A" draft, the Guardians of the Galaxy Zune, Martha Stewart's S.I. swimsuit cover, Ron DeSantis sending Florida law enforcement to the TX border, L.A. dispensaries allegedly openly selling magic mushrooms, American pumping the brakes on religion, and Costco's antiquated cake ordering system!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California Is More Because It's Long. Scheduled Temporary Podcast Uncoupling. Utah is getting a lot of action. We're gonna squirt ya some new music. The Neighboring Zones are Brown. Version 2 raised the bar... literally. I love your Zune, It's so girthy. Well that's the Wookiee Calling the Hobbit Hairy! Why is there Christmas music? Dunaway's boobie holder. I tried studying chloroform but it just kept putting me to sleep. Dorks from Wisconsin and Their Bubblers. My fingers get weird. Pot-throwing book tests with Amy. Choking on Trampolines with Wendi and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California Is More Because It's Long. Scheduled Temporary Podcast Uncoupling. Utah is getting a lot of action. We're gonna squirt ya some new music. The Neighboring Zones are Brown. Version 2 raised the bar... literally. I love your Zune, It's so girthy. Well that's the Wookiee Calling the Hobbit Hairy! Why is there Christmas music? Dunaway's boobie holder. I tried studying chloroform but it just kept putting me to sleep. Dorks from Wisconsin and Their Bubblers. My fingers get weird. Pot-throwing book tests with Amy. Choking on Trampolines with Wendi and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Gunn returns for one final ride with the GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, as he delivers Awesome Mix Vol. 3 via Zune to wrap up his trilogy in the MCU. Did he stick the landing? Let's discuss all things ROCKET, STAR-LORD and the rest on this week's main feed MAM! We're talking 2003's X-MEN 2 this week in the VIP! madaboutmoviespodcast.com/vip