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I’m recording late as often happens on Saturdays after going to see the theatrical encore of Avengers: Endgame. Watching it again in the same theater as I saw it originally in 2019 felt beautiful and sad, especially knowing what came next in the real world.Links Mentioned in This Episode:Avengers: EndgameAvengers: DoomsdayTopics:00:00 Late Night Check In00:19 Rewatching Endgame01:21 Infinity War Memories01:47 What We Would Tell 2019 Us02:42 Tony Stark Final Message03:58 Why Marvel Still Hits04:42 Looking Ahead To Doomsday05:20 Wrap Up And SubscribeDid Yo...

First some follow-up about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, then some topic ideas crowdsourced on social media, and then I riff off a Buttondown blog post, “What We Lost When We Lost Comments,” and talk about why I'm pro-comments on blogs and the internet in general.Links Mentioned in This Episode:Buttondown Blog: What We Lost When We Lost CommentsTopics:00:00 Dailyish Intro00:14 Follow Up01:44 Crowdsourcing Episode Ideas03:08 What We Lost With Comments03:48 Why Comments Matter05:25 Buttondown Comment Features05:48 How To Reach Me06:06 Subscribe And...

I recommend one of my favorite podcasts, Heavyweight, hosted by Jonathan Goldstein. I love how it tells deeply human stories without feeling manipulative, and how it lets the people involved maintain their dignity while still narrating their own experiences.Links Mentioned in This Episode:Heavyweight PodcastApple PodcastsYouTubeEpisode 67 “Jenna”Topics:00:00 October Intro00:25 Why Heavyweight Hits Hard00:53 What Makes It Special01:43 How The Show Works02:10 Episode Pick Jenna02:54 Clip From Jenna04:05 Where To Listen04:10 Podcast Crafting Dreams05:21 Your Podcast Recommendations05:34 Subscribe And GoodbyeDid You...

I talk about Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which grew out of Orange Shirt Day and was established to honor residential school survivors and those who never returned home. I also note it’s also International Podcast Day.Links Mentioned in This Episode:National Day for Truth and ReconciliationMonster - Dennis SaddlemanEpisode artwork by Canadian Cree artist Kent MonkmanStatus of the Truth and Reconciliation CommisionTopics:00:00 Welcome00:10 Truth and Reconciliation Day00:48 Residential Schools History01:14 Calls to Action and Holiday02:06 Poem Monster Recommendation02:43 How to Respond Thoughtfully0...

I reflect on how my podcast editing business is entirely virtual—basically disappearing without the internet—and how that leaves me with a desire for something more tangible that I could actually show my kids, friends, or family. Driving around and seeing “real” businesses reminded me how different it feels to run everything from an 8-by-10 home office, even though I’m grateful for the flexibility to work from anywhere.Links Mentioned in This Episode:Good Hang with Amy PoehlerSubscribe to my NewsletterTopics:00:00 Intro00:24 Virtual Business Dilemma01:04 Craving Something...

A quick Monday mailbag episode responding to a comment, as well as an interesting bit of advertising money on YouTube that surprised me.Links Mentioned in This Episode:Comment from YouTubeTopics:00:00 Intro01:07 YouTube Comment Reply01:24 Money Versus Fun01:52 Weird Ad Revenue Spike02:41 Patreon Thanks02:54 YouTube Membership Shoutout03:28 How To Reach Me03:43 Wrap Up GoodbyeDid You Know?I've got a newsletter you can subscribe to here that I send out most Tuesdays.I've had a blog for 20+ years you can check out here...

I’m talking mostly to my YouTube subscribers in this episode about why I’m now posting daily video versions of this podcast on a channel that’s historically been tutorials about podcasting, video editing, and live streaming. I’m going to keep making tutorial videos, but I’d love feedback in the YouTube comments if this new mix is confusing or making you consider unsubscribing.Links Mentioned in This Episode:How to embed a YouTube video in your podcast episode page on Transistor.fmThe first episode of my daily recording for a year attemptMy workflow for record...

I talk about the video games I’ve been playing lately, in the spirit of my old 25C podcast with Nick. My guilty pleasure game, my brain tingler, the mobile puzzles, and the one I need to dip back into.Links Mentioned in This Episode:25c Video Game PodcastFortniteI forgot to mention I sometimes stream video games on Twitch and my gaming YouTube channelDrop Duchy - Steam, iOS, Xbox, PS5, SwitchExpedition 33 (Xbox, Playstation, Steam)Inkwell Games - Stars, Fields, Loopy RiverTopics:00:00 Welcome00:32 Guilty Pleasure02:37 Drop Duchy Discovery04:12 Quick Puzzle Fixes<br...

I welcome my first guest of this daily podcast challenge, my friend Matt McGee, to mark U2’s 50th anniversary. We speed run the history of U2, the history of atU2, and Matt’s personal journey with and without U2 (see what I did there?).Audio note: We live-streamed the recording of this on my Twitch and YouTube channel, so if we seem a little more distracted this episode than usual, that’s why.Links Mentioned in This Episode:Matt McGeeAppeared on ep 105 back in June, 2015 to talk atU2.comU2: A Diary by Matt McGeeO...

I need to vent about how the USB‑C ports on my pricey Mac Studio aren’t all the same, even though they look identical, and how I don’t want to have to remember which port supports what speed, power, or device type. I was terrified to record this episode because I figured my computer would be listening and start shutting down on me again. But I got through it. Somehow. Barely.Links Mentioned in This Episode:ShopTalk ShowTopics:00:00 Intro00:21 USB-C Port Confusion00:49 Random Reboots and Failing Drive01:20 Why Ports...

A quick update on putting episodes on YouTube, and a mailbag episode reading comments from Justin Jackson, Harold, @CaptainTemerity, and @MoldyRingwald.Links Mentioned in This Episode:Video version is public on YouTube nowJustin Jackson asked if that’s me playing guitar at the beginning.Harold answered my question about saying soup to nuts@captaintemerity.bsky.social feedback@Moldyringwald on MicroblogTopics:00:00 Welcome to Dailyish00:13 Dailyish on YouTube01:03 Mailbag and Guitar Intro02:13 Listener Feedback and Format03:10 Why YouTube Feels Legit04:07 Podcasting Experiments and Neville04:47 How to Reach Me<br...

I reflect on a quote from Swyx about how podcast subscribers are often more engaged than newsletter subscribers, podcasting as a great excuse to connect regularly with friends or to reach people you might not otherwise get to talk to, and finally I emphasize digging into stats and making sure the numbers are saying what you think they're saying.Links Mentioned in This Episode:https://swyx.io/personal-podcastingTopics:00:00 Interrupted Recording00:30 Dailyish Intro00:54 Why Podcasts Feel Intimate02:49 Newsletter and YouTube Notes04:16 Podcasting as Connection Tool05:46 Reading Your Download Stats<...

Part 2: My friend, Dave Rupert, wrote a short story back in 2018 called The Mammoth. I’ve long thought it would make a great audio play of some sort. And so I figured as a first attempt, I’d do a reading of it on my podcast for you. This is part 2.Links Mentioned in This Episode:The Mammoth by Dave RupertTopics:00:00 Dailyish Intro00:14 Birthday Shoutout00:20 Story Setup Part Two00:35 Mammoth Faces And Ads01:08 Job Site Commands01:43 Accident In The Halo02:19 Compliance Repealed03:09 Machine Review Courtroom03:56 Sham...

Part 1: My friend, Dave Rupert, wrote a short story back in 2018 called The Mammoth. I’ve long thought it would make a great audio play of some sort. And so I figured as a first attempt, I’d do a reading of it on my podcast for you. This is part 1.Links Mentioned in This Episode:The Mammoth by Dave RupertTopics:00:00 Intro00:13 Why Read The Mammoth00:42 Foggy Morning Job Site01:31 Rehab Corp and Auto Cab Boom02:34 Life After Car Ownership03:20 Before the Singularity03:43 From Foreman to Herder0...

I talk about the challenge of keeping up with a daily podcast (even under 10 minutes) and why I don’t blame anyone for not subscribing, while thanking listeners who do. I revisit the idea of publishing a video version since I’m already recording in Descript, but I’m reluctant to make daily video part of my commitment because it adds publishing steps and longer uploads, even if YouTube’s platform is easy. Links Mentioned in This Episode:My YouTube ChannelTopics:00:00 Dailyish Check In00:24 Daily Podcast Reality00:54 Considering Video Episodes01:39 YouTube...

I talk about feeling a growing desire to take a short break from digital life. While I usually take an intentional app break around Lent, this fall weekend feels like the right time due to a mix of family circumstances and the chance to enjoy early autumn in Saskatchewan before winter makes getting outside harder. Links Mentioned in This Episode:Brandon Sanderson: Words of RadienceCarl’s Doomsday ScenarioThe Tears of ThingsTopics:00:00 Welcome to Daily-ish00:13 Why I Need a Break01:09 What I Will Still Use01:26 Avoiding the Info Firehose01:57 Recording Ah...

I talk about how AI has affected my business, Lemon Productions, where I produce and edit podcasts (and increasingly video) for clients. AI has made some tasks easier but has also diminished the craft I love most. I feel uncertain about where this is headed, though I can see potential for a different future if I adapt.Links Mentioned in This Episode:RiversideDescriptLemonproductions.caHost your podcast with Transistor.fmTopics:00:00 Intro00:22 Podcast Editing Business01:10 AI Changes the Workflow01:34 Uncertain Future Ahead02:38 Craft vs One Click AI03:29 Clients Want Social...

I often wait for someone else’s permission or invitation before pursuing ideas, even though collaboration isn’t always required, and that has limited what I’m willing to attempt on my own. I also realize that to make an idea real, I sometimes need a vehicle to carry it. Like having an actual bike if I want to ride.The episode art is just because I couldn't get the U2 lyric / quote out of my brain while talking about it.Links Mentioned in This Episode:How to subscribeTopics:00:00 Intro00:42 Waitin...

I mostly use social platforms for conversation, self-expression, and sharing, and I’ve largely stopped trying to “build a brand,” though if I did focus on business opportunities I’d prioritize YouTube, the podcast, the newsletter, and maybe Blue Sky. I also note how algorithm changes make reach unpredictable, reinforcing that the “points are made up.”Links Mentioned in This Episode:Bluesky: 1,747Mastodon: 673Threads: 869TikTok: 1,324Twitter: 2,687YouTube: 1,470Twitch: 141This podcast: 22?Newsletter: 66Topics:00:00 Dailyish Intro00:14 Downsizing Social Media01:40 Follower Counts Rundown02:27 What The Numbers Mean03:22 Platforms Worth Focusing04:14 Algorithms And Crickets...

Some sleaze ball hacked my kid's Microsoft + Minecraft account, listener mailbag catchup, and thanks to my supporters.Links Mentioned in This Episode:Microsoft Account HackedI got a badge from Transistor for publishing 5 weeks in a rowJohn asks: Do I have another ~300 grievances left in the tank?Matt said “not an actual strategy but I just waited until my kids moved out to keep a clean microwave” Topics:00:00 Daily-ish Intro00:13 Microsoft Account Hacked01:22 Damage Control Fallout02:00 Podcast Housekeeping03:20 Patreon Thanks Plan04:08 Emmys and Sign-OffDid You Know?I've...