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Did people make fun of your name as a kid? Jul 31, 2024

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John and Gary ponder the ramifications of name-calling based on your family name and share some of the names we were called as kids. More at johnpodcasting.com and x.com/johnpodcasting
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John and Gary's First Thoughts on Kamala Harris Jul 31, 2024

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John (Podcasting) reviews 'Twisters' and 'Deadpool and Wolverine' followed up by John and Gary's first thoughts on Kamala Harris becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee for U.S. President. More at johnpodcasting.com and x.com/johnpodcasting
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Transhumanism Vs. Project 2025: The Progressive Alternative For Your Future? Jul 22, 2024

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John (Podcasting) wonders why the left doesn't have their own version of The Heritage Foundation's "Project 2025" — Gary proposes that Transhumanism is the answer; we're all going to merge into one. Go ahead and be as weird as you want to now because it won't matter in the future as we merge with machines. Learn more at JohnPodcasting.com and X.com/JohnPodcasting. Gary doesn't do social media.
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Smackdown: New Way Vs. Old School Jul 20, 2024

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John & Gary talk about the different approaches used by Logan Paul and L.A. Knight to achieve and sustain relevance in the fast-moving world of sports entertainment. More at johnpodcasting.com and x.com/johnpodcasting
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No Video August: The Podcaster Challenge Jul 18, 2024

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Do you suffer from Mission Drift? Celebrate Earth Day this August by turning off your video cameras while you podcast.
Podcasters don't need video in the same way streamers don't need audio.
Save the computing power, bandwidth, and mental units and focus on creating a great audio show. Actively LISTEN to your guests without staring at them through a Zoom call.
A typical 720p video is about 600MB compared to 60MB for the same length audio file. Your video is taxing the Earth at 10X the rate of an audio file ... and for what? More at johnpodcasting.com or x.com/johnpodcasting
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Top 10 Reasons Your Podcast Is Not A Livestream Jul 17, 2024

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John (Podcasting) about the many reasons why you should not upload an unedited livestream into your podcast RSS feed.
1. Time-Shifting Core Value: Podcasts were designed for on-demand listening, allowing audiences to consume content at their convenience. Live-streaming undermines this fundamental benefit by requiring real-time attendance.
2. Limited Live Audience: Most podcasts attract minimal live viewership, often fewer than five viewers, making the effort and resources spent on live-streaming unjustifiable.
3. Split Focus and Quality: Hosts must divide their attention between presenting content and managing live interactions, leading to a decline in production quality and listener engagement.
4. Editing Avoidance: Many live podcasters forego the crucial editing process, resulting in lower-quality content that lacks the polish and coherence of edited episodes.
5. Technical Difficulties: Live-streaming introduces technical risks such as connectivity issues, audio/video glitches, and other unforeseen disruptions that can degrade the listener experience.
6. Lack of Flexibility: Live-streaming restricts the ability to correct mistakes, leading to potential on-air blunders that cannot be fixed post-production, harming the podcast’s reputation.
7. Audience Disengagement: Real-time engagement requires constant interaction, which can distract from the content’s depth and lead to a less meaningful experience for both live and future listeners.
8. Resource Intensive: Live-streaming demands more resources, including higher bandwidth, additional equipment, and increased preparation, which may not be justifiable given the small live audience.
9. Not Suitable for All Formats: Some podcast formats, such as narrative storytelling or in-depth interviews, are not conducive to live-streaming, as they benefit from careful editing and post-production enhancements.
10. Dilution of Content: Focusing on live interactions can lead to a dilution of the core content, as hosts might prioritize real-time audience engagement over delivering well-researched and thoughtfully presented material.
More at ⁠johnpodcasting.com⁠ or ⁠x.com/podcastingfools
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Manufacturing Media Moments Instead Of Living Life Jul 14, 2024

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Gary shares his experience picking up his dad's ashes from the mortuary and has an epiphany about community gardens to save humanity. Meanwhile, John rants about people doing things just to capture a moment instead of enjoying the thing. Oh, and Drama Queen Trump shows up in the middle of the show to interrupt us because someone tried to shoot him(?) Whatever. He's okay. I'm sure those headlines overshadow this episode anyway. More at johnpodcasting.com or x.com/podcastingfools
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Do You Judge A Band By It's Name? Jul 06, 2024

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John & Gary talk about band names and whether or not they would listen to a new artist — or not — based solely on their name. Apparently, Rainbow Kitten Surprise is too much for Brother G ... But, Mexican Disaster Squad brings him comfort. Shout out to Frank at Ottoman Empire History Podcast for the promo! Learn more at johnpodcasting.com
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Let's Compare Punk In The Park to The Presidential Debate Jul 05, 2024

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Gary reviews Punk In The Park (San Francisco) before John & Gary both veer into the topic of debates, media control, and the two clowns driving America off a cliff. Contact the show via johnpodcasting.com
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Luna — My Favorite Influencer Of Tomorrow Feb 14, 2024

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Jive explains the next evolution of the podcast from Signal Jams to Funky Space Club and welcomes one of his favorite new influencers, Luna to talk about Gaming; Podcasting; (Vs Video); Utilizing an anonymous voice; Role-playing stories; People pleasers/childhood trauma; Raising oneself; Raising oneself indoors alone; Astrology; Exploring Options In Podcasting and other cool stuff in this special hour-long transition episode. If you ever get lost, you can always find your way back at FunkySpaceClub.com
Follow Luna, "The Independent Millennial" on X at twitter.com/starpupilow
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