Shows
The Grey Lit CaféPodcasting on grey literature: what have we done? whither will we go?"Three years have passed; five summers, with the length/ Of five long winters!" (as William Wordsworth wrote). This episode was recorded to mark the third anniversary of The Grey Lit Café's first episode ('Welcome to the Grey Lit Café') and the conclusion of our seventh season. We briefly review the season in the context of our developing conception of how best to discuss grey literature and we look ahead to the next season, which promises a novel focus.Further listeningWe hope you found this episode rewarding. If so, you...2025-03-0806 min
The Pomp Podcast#1497 Adam Haynes | Will The Government Mine Bitcoin?!Adam Haynes is the Founder & CEO of Simple Mining. In this conversation we talk about hash rate, how that affects bitcoin miners, what Simple Mining is, how they built the business, and geopolitical environment around bitcoin. =======================This episode is brought to you by Bitdeer (NASDAQ: BTDR), a global leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing for AI. Led by a seasoned management team, Bitdeer is driving innovation with its proprietary SEALMINER ASICs for Bitcoin mining and has a massive 2.5 GW power portfolio across three continents. Learn more about Bitdeer at www.bitdeer.com=======================2025-03-0539 min
The Grey Lit CaféDissertations as an interface between industry and academia, with Joseph GibbonsA key role of grey literature is to provide an interface between industry and academic research. In this episode, we continue our focus on innovation in grey literature by interviewing Dr Joseph Gibbons, Principal Technical Advisor at Natural Power Ireland.Joseph outlines a scheme he established to enable doctoral students to spend time in industry, working on research projects that formed the basis of their dissertations.Joseph explains:what the scheme entailsits rationalehow it was implementedabove all, the benefits of the scheme for all stakeholders.LinksJoseph's LinkedIn profile...2025-02-2648 min
The Grey Lit CaféPodcasting as a pedagogical tool, with James AustinAnthony Haynes writes: A persistent theme on The Grey Lit Café is the role of grey literature genres in higher education. We've published episodes on abstracts, dissertations, essays, online lectures, posters, and slide decks.In this episode, we take up a challenge from our recent episodes on essays: what alternatives - when it comes to expository and discursive communication - are there to essays?Here, in the second of two interviews, Dr James Austin (University of Connecticut) explains how his pedagogy encompasses student production of podcasts.ReferencesJames's publications ar...2025-02-1934 min
The Grey Lit CaféSlide decks: their developmental use, with James AustinAnthony Haynes writes: A persistent theme on The Grey Lit Café is the role of grey literature genres in higher education. We've published episodes on abstracts, dissertations, essays, online lectures, and posters. In this episode we take up a challenge from our recent episodes on essays: what alternatives - when it comes to expository and discursive communication - are there to essays? Here, in the first of two interviews, Dr James Austin (University of Connecticut) explains how his pedagogy encompasses student production and presentation of slide decks. ReferencesPublications re...2025-01-0949 min
The Grey Lit CaféThe comms jokeIf you work in comms, you're used to clients (internal or external) announcing, "We need a poster!"You have to laugh.Further listeningWe hope you found this episode rewarding. If so, you might find the following of particular interest:The games we play in science and research communicationDon't fall in love with your work, with Sabuhi EssaBefore Spotify: the remarkable story of chautauquasCreditsAudio production and editing: Anthony HaynesMusic: from Handel's Water Music, courtesy of the United States Marine Band and Marine Chamber Orchestra2025-01-0702 min
Level Change PodcastUFC 310 Triple Threat: Mookie's on Deck | Ep. 342UFC 310 has enough juice when it comes to really good action fights, even if there’s a few odd mismatches here and there. But man, you’d be forgiven for forgetting there was even a PPV event at all this weekend. Worse still, it’s a guy making his UFC debut in a title challenge in the most challenging division to move ahead in: the dreaded flyweight division.Also, former champ Aljamain Sterling is relegated to the prelims on this one, as are former main eventers Anthony Smith and Chris Weidman (another former champ). Feels like there’s zero b...2024-12-0757 min
Meat & 2Episode 37 ~ Haynes Riddle a Deer KillerListen as the boys sit down with a guy that has taken some monster deer out of the Bankhead National Forest here in North Alabama. Haynes Riddle has some great experience in what it takes to connect with one of these giants and if you listen closely you might learn a thing or two on how to do it yourself. Surprise surprise they even talk a little turkey and fall down a few rabbit holes. So grab a cool beverage and get ready because this is a good one.2024-11-251h 39
A Public AffairA Public Affair Election Day Special with Anthony Chergosky
It’s election day! As people line up at their polling locations, plan their watch parties, and prepare for a long wait for presidential election results, host Bert Zipperer speaks with Political Analyst Anthony Chergosky. Chergosky joins the show show from UW-La Crosse where he is an associate professor of political science. He offers insights on trends of presidential campaigns, the poplar vote vs the electoral college, the perception from the global community, and more.
Polls are open until 8pm on Tuesday, November 5th. To find you polling place and see what is on...2024-11-0553 min
The Grey Lit CaféEssays revisited: How effective are essays as a genre of student writing?Anthony Haynes writes: In our previous episode, How effective are essays as an academic genre?, we examined essays specifically as a tool for assessment in academic contexts. In this episode we return to the genre of essays but consider their use on courses outside examinations. Engy Moussa and I debate the strengths and weaknesses of the genre - and try to remain polite without holding back on our disagreements!Further listeningWe hope you found this episode rewarding. If so, you might find the following of particular interest:Dissertations and...2024-10-1450 min
The Grey Lit CaféHow effective are essays as an academic genre? The case of examinationsAnthony Haynes writes: On The Grey Lit Café we frequently focus on specific genres.* In this episode, we focus on the genre of essays. In particular, we discuss the use of essays in examinations. Engy Moussa (University of Cambridge) and I debate:the strengths and weaknesses of essays as an assessment toolmultiple ways to help students improve the quality of their essays*Examples include abstracts, blogs, book proposals, dissertations, emails, funding proposals, letters, online lectures, newsletters, pitches, preprints, podcasts, posters, reports, and white papers.Further listeningWe hope yo...2024-09-1044 min
Heel Tough Blog PodcastHeel Tough Blog Podcast- Ep. 512: 2024 Position Previews- OL and Evan Haynes Commits to UNCIn this edition of the podcast, Anthony and Josh preview the offensive line for this season and react to the commitment of Evan Haynes to the Tar Heels' 2025 class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-08-0851 min
The Grey Lit CaféGrey literature aggregation: Toby Green on Policy CommonsPolicy Commons is on a mission to make grey literature - especially in the form of reports, more discoverable and accessible. Its content platform, Coherent Digital, hosts over 12 million documents - and the number is growing rapidly.Who better to discuss this massive initiative than Toby Green, Founder and Publisher of Policy Commons? In this episode, Toby explains what Policy Commons is, what it exists for, where it's going next, and, crucially, the benefits that it provides to stakeholders - notably publishers, librarians, and readers.In the process, Toby provides an expert perspective on several...2024-07-1729 min
The Grey Lit CaféQuality infrastructure and productivity: on protocolsAnthony Haynes is the author and publisher of an extensive series of Writing Protocols. In this episode, Engy Moussa interviews Anthony on how to produce protocols in order to get things done - and get them done well.In the process, they discuss such questions as:What is a protocol?How to compose protocolsHow are they used and what is their rationale?What is the relationship between protocols and learning?Further listeningWe hope you found this episode rewarding. If so, you might find the following of particular interest:How...2024-07-0413 min
The Grey Lit CaféThe art of the newsletter: lessons from the reader's perspectiveAnthony Haynes writes: In this, our latest genre-based, episode, Engy Moussa and I explore newsletters - primarily from the perspective of the reader. We range widely, exploring questions concerning quantity, spatial design, schedules, the reading journey, distinction, and offputting features. And we review our favorite examples, asking what can be learned from them about the art of the newsletter.And, finally, we consider the benefits to writers of contributing to newsletters.LinksOur episode on managing emails: Managing emailsOur episode on Robin Williams' book: The non-designer's design book T...2024-06-2039 min
The Grey Lit CaféKey insights on research communications, with Rob JohnsonAnthony Haynes writes: It was a treat for this episode to be able to interview Rob Johnson, founder and Managing Director of Research Consulting Ltd. RC is a long-established organisation dedicated to improving the effectiveness and impact of research and scholarly communication. Rob and his colleagues have worked on a vast range of projects with a variety of stakeholders, including funding agencies, universities, learned societies, and, increasingly, publishers. This wide-ranging interview provides a multitude of insights into all things grey - including the changing landscape (including open access), genres ((including reports and alternatives to them), and the...2024-05-2333 minThe Grey Lit CaféBefore Spotify: the remarkable story of chautauquasOne question we explore on this podcast is that of antecedents: what came before podcasts? This episode tells the wonderfully rich history of chautauquas - an enterprising means of bringing entertainment and informal education to small-town America. Chautauquas can be thought of as a kind of predigital Spotify.Reference James R. Schultz, The romance of small-town chautauquas (Univ. of Missouri Press, 2002)Further listeningIf you enjoyed listening to this episode, you might particularly enjoy the following:Where do podcasts come from? Letters...2024-04-1710 min
Crush the RushThrowback: How to Make Shift Happen with Anthony TrucksI’m super excited to welcome Anthony Trucks to the podcast today. I’ve heard Anthony speak multiple times and I always walk away inspired! Anthony is a former NFL player but is now an expert in identity shifts. Anthony walks us through taking ownership in our lives and how doing the work when nobody is looking allows you to shine bright in the world.Anthony walks us through his process called the “roots and fruits,” where we’re able to see where the roots in our lives produce the fruit in our lives. He recommends making your goals...2024-04-0444 min
The Grey Lit CaféHow to define grey literature? The implication of lettersAnthony Haynes writes: This episode is the third of our series on the relationship between letters and grey literature. In the first, we made the case, using the case of the correspondence of communications theorist I.A. Richards, for considering letters as a form of grey literature. In the second, using the case of correspondence between George Lyttleton and Rupert Hart-Davis, we explore the idea of letters as an antecedent of podcasts.Now we consider what implications the idea of counting letters as a genre of grey literature has for the way we define grey l...2024-03-2834 min
The Grey Lit CaféWhere do podcasts come from? Letters as an antecedentAnthony Haynes writes: Cultural forms and communicative genres tend not to emerge from a vacuum: they tend to emerge from existing forms. In the case of podcasts, obvious candidates include lectures, essays, sermons, and radio interviews. And, we suggest here, letters. In this, the second of a series of three episodes devoted to the topics of letters, we examine the resemblance between podcasting and letters.Using as a case study the literary correspondence between George Lyttleton and Rupert Hart-Davis, we explore the significance of various aspects of content and form, ranging from voice and t...2024-03-0734 minThe Grey Lit CaféBut what about letters? Their scholarly use as grey literatureGrey literature covers a multitude of genres - for example, reports, white papers, preprints, and newsletters. But what about letters?Letters are not usually listed amongst grey literature forms, but this episode puts the case for why letters should sometimes be considered as grey literature. Reflecting on the letters of literary theorist I.A. Richards, the episode both examines the advantages of considering letters in this light and explores issues and implications that arise from this way of thinking.References and linksGreyNet International's list of document types is...2024-02-2227 min
The Grey Lit CaféOverwriting: how and why to avoid itOverwriting - producing a draft that exceeds your word (or page) limit - is an extremely common problem amongst writers in science, research, and professional areas. In this episode, Engy Moussa interviews Anthony Haynes. They examine why this problem arises, what harm it does, and, crucially, how to overcome the problem. The discussion outlines practical solutions, with an emphasis on how to prevent the problem from arising. Topics include the psychology of writing and techniques for planning, reviewing, and editing.Further listeningWe hope you enjoyed listening to this...2024-02-0721 min
The Grey Lit CaféThe case of case studies, with Dr Farrah ArifAnthony Haynes writes: On The Grey Lit Café we frequently explore grey literature by genre. Here we extend our coverage to the genre of case studies.To guide us, we interview Dr Farrah Arif, Senior Lecturer at the University of Hull. Farrah takes us on an expert, and enthusiastic, tour of the genre, taking in:how case studies work and what they are used forthe attraction of case studies and their benefitswhat to do when writing cases - and what not to dohow to develop as an author of case studiesFurther li...2024-01-2225 min
Way Too Many Podcasts In The World, So Here's AnotherOhtani, Soto trade and more with Phil and AnthonyPhil and Anthony join to talk about Ohtani to Dodgers, Soto to Yankees and more.2023-12-101h 13The Grey Lit CaféWhy we need to talk about silver literatureAnthony Haynes writes: I've long fought for a greater appreciation of forms of serious communication, other than just books and journal papers - forms such as reports, white papers, presentations, and blogs.But it's difficult because the collective term for such forms is 'grey [or 'grey'] literature', which is a term likely to enthuse anyone.'Grey' too easily evokes dullness and drabness. So the term won't do. Instead, I propose 'silver literature' - a term that does more justice to the sense that such works are valuable. Silver literature constitutes a vault of...2023-11-2906 min
Fresh From The Old BaileyThe Wolf of Bond Street - Anthony Constantinou, the London Ponzi kingAnthony Constantinou is the Wolf Of Bond Street. In 2014, still only 33, he began an elaborate Ponzi scheme from posh offices in Heron Tower — the 40 storey glass and steel icon that looms over Liverpool Street Station. Once word got out that his ‘Special Fund’ was paying five per cent returns a month — 60 per cent a year — he wasn’t shy of investors. One woman had cancer: her insurance had paid out, so rather than buy her mother a house as she’d originally planned, she was convinced to put the whole lot into the Special Fund. Som...2023-11-2749 minFresh From The Old BaileyThe Wolf of Bond Street: Coming SoonAnthony Constantinou is the Wolf Of Bond Street. In 2014, still only 33, he began an elaborate Ponzi scheme from posh offices in Heron Tower — the glass and steel icon that looms over Liverpool Street Station. Once word got out that his ‘Special Fund’ was paying five per cent returns a month — so, 60 per cent a year — he wasn’t shy of investors. One woman had cancer: her insurance had paid out, so rather than buy her mother a house as she’d originally planned, she was convinced to put the whole lot into the Special Fund. Somehow, many ret...2023-11-1801 minThe Grey Lit CaféHow to give a presentation on engineeringMany engineers need to give presentations. They do so in a variety of contexts - for example, as part of a pitch, project report, conference, or job application. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a top-quality resource on how to do presentations, specifically about engineering?Well, there is! This episode introduces Rothwell & Cloud's Engineering speaking by design,ReferenceEdward J. Rothwell & Michael J. Cloud, Engineering Speaking by Design: Delivering Technical Presentations with Real Impact (Routledge)Further listeningWe hope you enjoyed listening to th...2023-11-1607 min
The Grey Lit CaféGrey literature workflows: the surprising role of pen & paperWord processing has been around a long time now - so long, that we barely use the phrase anymore. So dominant in our workflows has it become that we act as though there's no need to distinguish it - as if there is simply no alternative. So pen and paper have become redundant forms of technology then?Well, no, actually. This episode dares, unfashionably, to explore how non-digital technology can contribute to the workflows used in the creation of pieces of professional and scientific communication.And before anyone shouts, "Technophobia!" - no, not...2023-11-0233 min
The Grey Lit Café'Quality blogs', with Giovanni Salucci: innovation in scientific and research communicationYou can wait a long time for ambitious innovations in the communication of science and research - and then two come along together.In our previous episode, Scholarly Podcasts, Mack Hagood articulated his thinking behind a novel approach to podcasting.Now we're delighted to publish our interview with Prof. Giovanni Salucci (University of Florence) and Dr Erika Paoletti on a novel approach to blogging.Blogging, of course, is no longer new to the field of scientific and scholarly communication. But in this interview Giovanni and Erika introduce a bold innovation - the notion...2023-10-2618 min
The Grey Lit CaféReview: Putting stories to work, by Shawn CallahanAnthony Haynes writes: Many scientists and researchers have come to realise that communicating their work effectively requires them to tell a story.But how?One resource is brilliant at answering that question: Putting stories to work, by Shawn Callahan. This review introduces some of Callahan's key insights and recommendations.ReferenceShawn Callahan, Putting stories to work (Pepperberg Press).Further listeningIf you enjoyed listening to this episode, you might particularly enjoy the following:The case of case studies, with Dr...2023-10-1714 min
The Grey Lit CaféScholarly podcasts, with Mack HagoodAnthony Haynes writes: Nobody could accuse The Grey Lit Café of ignoring innovation in the communication of science and research! In fact, we're delighted to showcase innovative thinking, as in such episodes as Innovation in research dissemination: Cora Cole on GreyLitOnline lecturing: Bart Hallmark on pitfalls and good practiceUnderstanding preprints with Jonny Coates- and shortly we'll be publishing an interview with Giovanni Salucci on his notion of 'the quality blog'. Here, in an episode fizzing with intellectual excitement, Mack Hagood develops some innovative thinking on podcasting.This episodeWhy...2023-10-0526 minThe Grey Lit CaféWhite papers: what are they? what are they for? how do they add value?Though opinions differ on the scope of grey literature, there's consensus that white papers represent a core genre of white papers.This episode examines the place of white papers in the grey literature landscape. In particular, itexplores what constitutes the essence of white papers, distinguishing them from such forms as (a) pure marketing material and (b) technical documentsexamines the purpose and value of white papersReferencesMichael A. Stelzner, Writing white papers (Whiepapersource, 2007)Jonathan Kantor, Crafting white paper 2.0 (Lulu, 2009)Further listeningIf you enjoyed listening to...2023-09-2613 min
The Grey Lit CaféThe games we play in science and research communicationMuch of the content on The Grey Lit Café is pragmatic, concerned with how to improve the creation or management of grey literature ('greylit'). And some of it is conceptual. concerned with how to inform our thinking about greylit.This episode seeks to make a contribution by combining the two sets of concerns.From a pragmatic point of view, we consider how to improve the processes involved in the creation of such documents as grant proposals and responses to peer review.From a conceptual point of view, we consider how the key processes i...2023-09-2106 min
The Grey Lit CaféThe Art of Pitching, with Yuxia ZouHaving to pitch yourself and your work in order to win an opportunity is a standard component of professional and scientific life - and one that many people find challenging.In this episode, Dr Yuxia Zou (Nanyang Business School) reflects on her experience of pitching and identifies actionable insights for other pitchers. Yuxia reflects both on the activity itself and on the formative process behind it.Further listeningIf you enjoyed listening to this episode, you might also enjoy:Developing proposals: insights from behind the scenesHow to write...2023-09-1824 min
Retro Movie RoundtableLicence to Kill (1989)RMR 0222: Special Guest, Bill Bant, of the All 80’s Movies Podcast, joins your hosts Chad Robinson and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Licence to Kill (1989) [PG-13]
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime, Spy
Starring: Timothy Dalton, Carey Lowell, Robert Davi, Talisa Soto, Anthony Zerbe, Frank McRae, Everett McGill, Wayne Newton, Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Starke, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Desmond Llewelyn, David Hedison, Priscilla Barnes, Robert Brown, Caroline Bliss, Don Stroud
Director: John Glen
Recorded on 2023-07-07
2023-08-011h 27The Grey Lit CaféAnother season over and what have we done?Anthony Haynes writes: Our episode on the relationship between dissertations (or theses) and books marked the final episode of our fourth season.Here, in this additional episode, I reflect on the season. What types of content have we published, in what genres of podcast?And what have been the key learning points?Further listeningIf you enjoyed listening to this episode, you might also enjoy:Welcome to the Grey Lit CaféWhat makes a good podcast? What makes good comms?What makes a good podcast? Review of the R...2023-07-3109 min
The Grey Lit CaféDissertations and books: how are they related?Anthony Haynes writes: You've written a dissertation or thesis. You'd like to write a book. How are the two forms related? How to transition from one to the other? In this episode, we seek to provide detailed, professional, insights into making a success of the process.ResourcesWilliam Germano, From dissertation to book (Univ. of Chicago)Beth Luey, Revising your dissertation (Univ. of California)Eleanor Harman, The thesis and the book (Univ. of Toronto)Anthony Haynes, Writing successful academic books (Cambridge Univ.)Further listening2023-07-1919 min
The Grey Lit CaféUnderstanding preprints with Jonny CoatesAnthony Haynes writes: What are preprints?Where do they fit into the ecology of science publishing? And how did the pandemic change their role?What do people believe about preprints? How accurate are those beliefs?In this interview, Dr Jonny Coates (Associate Director, ASAPbio) demythologizes preprints and their role in research dissemination. Further listeningIf you enjoyed listening to this episode, you might also enjoy:Developing proposals: insights from behind the scenesSponsored reports: David Baxrer on the interface between research and policyCredits2023-07-1134 minThe Grey Lit CaféHow to write a research proposal and succeedAnthony Haynes writes: The title is this episode forms the sub-title of a book by Gerard M. Crawley & Eoin O'Sullivan called The Grant Writer's Handbook.The episode on the latest in our series of reviews of grey literature resources. In it, I seek to characterize the book as a whole and identify some highlights of the book.Further listeningIf you enjoyed listening to this episode, you might find the following of interest:Developing proposals: insights from behind the scenesOther reviews of resources, including Learning to become design literate and...2023-07-0514 min
The Grey Lit CaféSustaining excellence in content production: interview with Lee Chapman of TREW MarketingAnthony Haynes writes: On this podcast, we like to explore best practice in content development and content marketing. What does best practice look like? What mindset and processes are required to support its development - and, especially, to enable consistently high quality? in this episode, we learn from a remarkable content producer, TREW Marketing. Our star interviewee, Lee Chapman (President of Trew) reveals what has made Trew so productive and has enabled them consistently to meet high standards.In the process, the interview contributes to The Grey Lit Café's sustained exploration of what we c...2023-06-3017 min
The Grey Lit CaféDon't fall in love with your work: Sabuhi Essa on creative processesAnthony Haynes writes: Sabuhi Essa, from (as she proudly declares) "the feet of the greatest mountains in the world" in northern Pakistan, trained in an art school in Pakistan, practiced architecture, and is now researching the topic of resilience whilst based in the University of Cambridge's Department of Engineering. Of all the hundred or thousands of creatives, writers, and researchers I've mentored, few if any have proved more receptive to feedback than Sabuhi - especially critical feedback. When I noticed this, I asked her, 'How come?' It turns out that her openness and receptiveness...2023-06-1923 min
The Grey Lit CaféIf you love attending meetings at work, you don't need this episodeAnthony Haynes writes: We've recorded two episodes on the topic of meetings. Why, on a podcast devoted to grey literature?Well, our guest, meetings guru Dr Carrie Goucher, argues that understanding (and improving) meetings benefits a 'systems' approach, in which we consider how they interact with the culture of an organization and its other forms of communication (which will include grey literature forms such as newsletters, email, documents, and online copy).And, more simply, though we don't think of meetings as a form of grey literature, they fulfill (or are supposed to fulfill) comparable functions...2023-06-1317 min
The Grey Lit CaféWhat makes a good podcast? What makes good comms?Anthony Haynes writes: I like listening to good podcasts about communications because I can learn in two ways simultaneously - from what the podcast says about communication and also from what they show through the good practice they embody.Frankly, I haven't found as many good podcasts on the topic as I'd hoped or expected. But there are some. And, in our occasional series dedicated to reviews of grey literature products, we like to analyse the best. Our first such episode reviewed Redefining Communications. Now, here, we review Emma Drakes' Communication Strategy That Works. We...2023-05-3105 minThe Grey Lit CaféManaging emails: a guide for individual usersAnthony Haynes writes: "Email? - no sweat!"; "Email is no kind of bane to me!" - one doesn't offer here such sentiments. Anyone who remembers the world of work before the advent of email will remember of feeling of wonder when email became available. When I started working in publishing, authors were required to mail hard copies of their typescripts (along with a 'floppy' disc - remember them?) With email, even those authors working in far-off lands could send their scripts with a push of a button.But for most people, that sense of wonder...2023-05-2418 min
The Grey Lit CaféWasted words: our antidote to verbosityAnthony Haynes writes: 'Added bonus'; 'free gift'; 'forward planning'; 'pre-prepared': pleonasms - usages that involve redundant words - are all around us. In this episode, Engy Moussa and I have fun with the English language. We ask:what are the most common pleonasms?what types of pleonasm are there?do pleonasms matter?is pleonasm always a bad thing?how should we respond to pleonasm?Support the showReference and allusionsThomas Gray, 'Elegy written in a country churchyard'.Our use of 'one-uppersonship' (which we're hoping is a first: OED p...2023-05-1224 min
The Grey Lit CaféPractical insights on blogging from an industry expert: the Stephanie Shirley interviewAnthony Haynes writes: In our third season we had the pleasure of publishing an episode in which we interviewed Stephanie Shirley, Founder & Owner of Bennis Public Relations. on aspects of comms, business, and creativity. Here we're delighted to welcome Stephanie back for an interview focused on blogging. Stephanie is a consummate blogger: her blog, the Comm Entrepreneur, is a stand-out long-runner. (By the way, on the recording I misidentify this as 'The Comm Engineer' :( - my apologies to Stephanie for the slip of the tongue!)The interview enables bloggers, actual or prospective, to ben...2023-05-0426 min
More Than A Side HustleHow NACA Helped Me Build a Million Dollar Real Estate Portfolio with $0 down w/Andre HaynesIn this episode, we sit down with a successful entrepreneur Andre Haynes who was able to build a real estate portfolio from scratch using the NACA program. NACA, which stands for Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, is a non-profit organization that helps low to moderate-income individuals and families achieve home-ownership through a unique home buying program. Andre shares his inspiring journey of how they went from having no money to invest in real estate to becoming a successful investor with a growing portfolio. He discusses the benefits of the NACA program, the challenges he faced, and the v...2023-04-111h 05The Grey Lit CaféDeveloping proposals: insights from behind the scenesAnthony Haynes writes: This episode is the first in an occasional series entitled "Behind the scenes", in which we seek to provide guidance to the creators of grey literature based on our professional experience of working on grey literature genres. Here we focus on grant proposals. First, we examine proposals from the authors' point of view: we identify typical pitfalls and then distill a series of constructive pointers. And second, we provide insights into the textual detail of proposals, based on our experience of editing a multitude of proposals.Further listening2023-03-3023 minThe Grey Lit CaféGrey literature debates: the contribution of this podcastWe published our first episode on 8 March 2022. This episode, our 29th, marks our anniversary. In it, we discuss the contribution of the podcast, placing it in the context of other grey literature publications.In particular, we attend to the question of perspectives - those of authors/originators, managers/information scientists, and readers/consumers.We suggest that distinctive contributions of our podcast include (a) its archival function and (b) an emphasis on pragmatic aspects of the creation/origination of grey literature. The latter concern articulates with the issue of quality infrastructure. Note...2023-03-0711 minThe Grey Lit CaféThe business of professional writing: review of Accidental AuthorAnthony Haynes writes: In the literary world there's no shortage of memoir or autobiography. If you want to read about the writing life from the point of view of a writer of fiction, say, or poetry, there's a multitude of options.But what about the writing life of an author of grey literature? I can't think of any such memoir - until now. Accidental Author is a memoir of the extraordinarily successful and prolific writing career of Dr Duncan Clarke. Accidental author narrates the story of his prolific career as the author of reports, briefings...2023-03-0313 minThe Grey Lit CaféDecolonising the library and grey literature: Interview with John BarbrookAnthony Haynes writes: Across the fields of librarianship, information science, and grey literature, questions concerning values have come strongly to the fore. In particular, the notion of decolonisation of intellectual capital has gained currency.In this interview with John Barbrook, Faculty Librarian at Lancaster University, we discuss the meaning and process of decolonisation. In the process, we consider the role of providing pathways for library users. In addition, we explore the relationship between grey literature and systematic review.LinksJohn Barbrook: https://lancaster.libguides.com/prf.php...2023-02-1516 min
The Grey Lit CaféStephanie Shirley shares expertise on comms, business, and creativityAnthony Haynes writes: This podcast covers the production, management, and consumption of grey literature. Of these themes, we've placed most emphasis than most resources on the first.In the context of professional communication, we're interested in the creators - people and organizations - and their behaviors. This episode stems from that interest.I was delighted to have the opportunity to interview Stephanie Shirley, Founder & Owner of Bennis Public Relations. I've followed Stephanie online for many years and have been struck by the quality and consistency of her output - especially her long-running and outstanding blog...2023-02-0218 minThe Grey Lit CaféHow to manage your project? Programme method selectionAnthony Haynes writes: In this episode, I was delighted to interview an expert on project management, namely Ville Helenius, Managing Director of Simbalite.In the interview, Ville draws on his vast and varied professional experience to articulate the relationship between contrasting approaches to project management. In the process he:reflects on the process of managing a writing project (using a dissertation as a case)introduces his ProMeSe (Program Method Selection) model.Further linksVille's programme management website, including his blog, is available via Si-PM.com. An entertaining n...2023-01-2612 min.jpg)
The Voice of Job SeekersWhat’s the One Thing Job Seekers Could Do to Stand Out with Orlando Haynes, Jack Kelly, and Tristan Layfield
What’s the One Thing Job Seekers Could Do to Stand Out with Orlando Haynes, Jack Kelly, and Tristan Layfield by Mark Anthony Dyson
Today’s show features a couple of helpful conversations:
I discussed with Tristian Layfield how job seekers could gain traction after getting laid off. Tristian is the host of The ClariTEA podcast. I interviewed Tristan last year on the podcast.
I asked two recruiters, Orlando Haynes and Jack Kelly, how job seekers could stand out to get their attention.
More about my guests:
Tristan Layfi...2023-01-2426 min
The Grey Lit CaféSelecting the best approach for your writing projectAnthony Haynes writes: In a previous episode, we outlined two ways of managing writing projects, namely waterfall and agile.Here we explore the question of which approach to select. We consider the advantages and disadvantages of each approach and explore hybrid approaches.Further listeningThis episode is the second in a mini-series of three. The first episode was Managing writing projects: two approaches.Other episodes concerning the matter of getting things done include: Boosting your productivity: the role of space a...2023-01-1317 min
The Grey Lit CaféManaging writing projects: two strategiesIn this interview, Engy Moussa and Anthony Haynes explore approaches to the management of lengthy writing projects.First, they characterise the 'waterfall' approach and indicate its strengths and weaknesses - especially in terms of assumptions about the underlying nature of writing.Second, they characterise and assess the 'agile' approach.Further listeningWe hope you enjoyed listening to this episode. If so, you might enjoy the following episodes:Writing reports successfullyHow to get blogging and stay bloggingCreditsSound production: Bart HallmarkMusic: from Handel's Water...2023-01-0414 minThe Grey Lit CaféImproving your productivity through time managementAnthony Haynes writes: In our previous episode we outlined ways to improve one's productivity through optimal use of space and place.Here we move on to consider how to improve productivity through time management.This episode introduces two approaches to time management, namely the strategic and the tactical.ResourcesOliver Burkeman, Four thousand weeks (Vintage).Ed Bliss, Getting things done (Bantam).CreditsSound production: Bart HallmarkMusic: from Handel's Water Music, courtesy of the United States Marine Band and Marine Chamber Orchestra2022-12-1428 minThe Grey Lit CaféBoosting your productivity: the role of space and placeAnthony Haynes writes: On this podcast we often explore grey literature from the perspective of creators - the authors, editors, designers, and publishers.We focus both on the genres of grey literature and the processes of creation and production. This episode is one of the latter.Productivity hacks typically focus, sometimes exclusively, on use of time. Here, in contrast, Dr Engy Moussa and I focus on the ways in which use of space and place can contribute to personal productivity.Further listeningWe hope you enjoy this episode. If...2022-11-3017 minCrush the Rush275 - How to Make Shift Happen with Anthony TrucksI’m super excited to welcome Anthony Trucks to the podcast today. I’ve heard Anthony speak multiple times and I always walk away inspired! Anthony is a former NFL player but is now an expert in identity shifts. Anthony walks us through taking ownership in our lives and how doing the work when nobody is looking allows you to shine bright in the world.Anthony walks us through his process called the “roots and fruits,” where we’re able to see where the roots in our lives produce the fruit in our lives. He recommends making your goals...2022-11-2243 min
The Grey Lit CaféHow to write abstracts: processesAnthony Haynes writes: Our previous episode on abstracts focused on structure and content. Now we switch our attention to process -- how to go about writing the text.The episode considers common pitfalls and provides tips for good practice.ResourcesUnit V of #EnginComms provides links to a video and how-to slides, together with links to other creators' resources in various forms: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_oHWjm3yg7Z29K31gE6niS4KWpFmUNyNTgbTIhNCFNQ/edit?usp=sharing.Karen L. McKee has produced two excellent videos, one on written...2022-11-1418 min
The Grey Lit CaféHow to write abstracts (I): Structure and toneAnthony Haynes (Creative Director, Frontinus Ltd) writes: Abstracts are of central importance to grey literature: some forms of grey literature -- proposals, for example, or working papers -- come accompanied by abstracts; and abstracts themselves (which are often used independently of the texts they're designed to accompany) constitute a form of grey literature.This episode is designed to help listeners to create abstracts effectively and without undue difficulty. It does so by outlining (a) the content required in an abstract and (b) ways of sequencing content to achieve narrative flow. In the process, the episode distinguishes between...2022-10-2523 minThe Grey Lit CaféWriting reports successfully: a professional viewAnthony Haynes writes: This episode draws on extensive experience of working professionally on reports in order to provide practical advice and guidance to authors writing reports.The topics that Engy Moussa and I discuss include:what a report is (the meanings of 'report')identifying and charaterising your audiencearticulating your goalestablishing a workflowusing modelsworking with word budgetscreating sample textworking collaborativelyResourcesThis eisodes recommends the following:Bruce Cooper, Writing technical reports (Penguin, 1964)University of New South Wales, 'Report writing support': https://www.student.unsw.edu.au/report-writing-supportChartered Institute of Editing and...2022-10-0325 min
The Grey Lit CaféConsuming grey literature: a reader's perspectiveAnthony Haynes writes: Much of the emphasis of our podcast falls on the creation of grey literature. We often look at grey literature from the perspective of creators, originators, or producers.But in this episode, we switch perspectives and examine how grey literature looks from the consumer's point of view.I interview political scientist Dr Engy Moussa (University of Cambridge). We discuss how grey literature has contributed to her research. What types of grey literature have featured in her work? And how have such materials contributed to her research?We also touch on...2022-09-1520 minThe Grey Lit CaféLearning to become design literate: a key resourceAnthony Haynes writes: Many of us who aren't designers need to know something about design.It may be that we have to design something - documents, for example -- ourselves. Or it may be that we need to work with designers: we need to know how, for example, to brief a designer or to assess and respond to draft work.That's where Robin Williams' wonderful book, The non-designer's design book (Peachpit), comes in. This episode reviews this resource, outlining its scope and indicating key aspects of its content....2022-09-0107 min
The Grey Lit CaféWriting book proposals (III): good practice for authorsAnthony Haynes writes: In this episode, we provide constructive advice for prospective authors.Dr Engy Moussa and I focus on good practice to boost the chances of eliciting a publishing contract.Topics include: defining your market(s)incorporating the potential for export salesrights salesyear-on-year salesidentifying ways of reaching your market(s)positioning your book in relation to other productsselling points: the need for your book and the benefits that your book will provide to readersRelated episodesThis is the third and final episode in a three-part series on bo...2022-08-2313 min
The Grey Lit CaféWriting book proposals (II): 5 common pitfallsAnthony Haynes writes: Although definitions of grey literature exclude books, the proposals that authors write in order to attract a publisher can be thought of as a form of grey literature -- hence our mini-series on book proposals.How to write a proposal effectively? In this episode, like the previous one, Dr Engy Moussa and I explore some of the pitfalls that authors often fall into. By anticipating such pitfalls, authors can give themselves an advantage in the competition for book contracts. Further listeningIf you enjoyed listening to...2022-08-1214 min
The Grey Lit CaféWriting book proposals (I): 4 things NOT to doAnthony Haynes writes: Welcome back to the Grey Lit Café for this, the first episode in our second season. Engy Moussa and I begin the new season with an extended treatment of one specific form of grey literature, namely book proposals. We've decided to devote three episodes to this topic.We begin with a consideration of why this topic falls into the category of grey literature.We then outline four pitfalls that are very common and need to be avoided.Further listeningIf you enjoyed listening t...2022-08-0416 minThe Grey Lit CaféOnline lecturing: Bart Hallmark on pitfalls and good practiceAnthony Haynes writes: In this interview, Dr Bart Hallmark provides a wealth of practical insights derived from his intensive experience of moving from in-person lecturing to delivering lectures via video.We concentrate first on what goes wrong -- those things that online lecturers do, but shouldn't, or don't do, but really should.And then we consider what makes for good practice and distill a series of tips for making online lectures a successful learning experience.This is the twelfth and final episode in the first season of this podcast. Our next season will...2022-07-0124 minThe Grey Lit CaféSponsored reports: David Baxter on the interface between research and policyAnthony Haynes writes: In this episode, I interview David Baxter of the University of Alberta on the topic of sponsored reports. We pay particular attention to reports on gambling, whether sponsored by industry or government.Amongst the topics we discuss are the career incentives for researchers, readability, the selection of research questions, and changes required.Links and referencesThe website for Grey Literature Guides is here: http://www.greylitguides.com/.The Goldsmiths report, Fair game: producing gambling research, is here: https://www.gold.ac.uk/gamblingineurope/report/.2022-06-2118 minThe Grey Lit CaféHow meetings work: a constructive approachAnthony Haynes writes: It would be a stretch to define meetings as a part of grey literature. Yet they fulfill some of the same functions in business and professional life -- notably the facilitation of consultation and the diffusion of information. In this episode, Anthony interviews Dr Carrie Coucher, founder of FewerFasterBolder.They discuss ways of understanding meetings, the ways they work, and how to approach them.CitationCarrie's thesis was published under her previous surname of Bedingfield. The reference is: Bedingfield, C. (2021). Designing Meetings Systemically: Towards...2022-06-0616 minThe Grey Lit CaféWhat makes a good podcast? Review of the Redefining Communications podcastAnthony Haynes writes: This episode is the first in an occasional series dedicated to reviews of grey literature products. The review is of a podcast published by Jenni Field, namely Redefining Communications. The review seeks to identify the strengths of her use of the form. LinkRedefining Communications is available here.CreditsSound production: Bart HallmarkMusic: from Handel's Water Music, courtesy of the United States Marine Band and Marine Chamber OrchestraFurther listeningIf you enjoyed this episode, you...2022-05-3007 minThe Grey Lit CaféWriting emails effectivelyIn this episode, Engy Moussa (University of Cambridge) and Anthony Haynes (Creative Director, Frontinus Ltd) discuss how to write emails.They focus on how to anticipate typical pitfalls in order to enhance communicativeness.ReferencesThe links, both to (a) the slide deck on practical advice and (b) further practical resources, are available here: https://writeyourresearch.wordpress.com/email-writing-and-management/.CreditsSound production: Bart HallmarkMusic: from Handel's Water Music, courtesy of the United States Marine Band and Marine Chamber OrchestraFurther listening...2022-05-2315 minThe Grey Lit CaféInnovation in research dissemination: Cora Cole on GreyLitIn this episode, we're delighted to have Cora Cole, founder of GreyLit, as our guest.Cora outlines her vision for knowledge mobilization and the acceleration of the process of converting knowledge into action.She also discusses how the role of grey literature has changed during the pandemic.LinkGreyLit's website address is greylit.net.Further listeningThis episode forms part of our occasional series of interviews with experts on grey literature. Other interviewees include Sarah Bonato and David Baxter.2022-05-0422 minThe Grey Lit CaféPosters as a form of research communicationIn this episode, Engy Moussa (University of Cambridge) and Anthony Haynes (Creative Director, Frontinus Ltd) discuss how to write, design, and present posters.They focus on how to anticipate typical pitfalls in order to enhance communicativeness.References'Writing, designing, and presenting a poster' is published by Frontinus Ltd as the 17th resource in the Writing Protocols series. It provides references to other resources, including Colin Purrington's website.Vischeck is available here: vischeck.com.CreditsSound production: Bart HallmarkMusic: from Handel's Water Music, courtesy...2022-04-2611 min