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PPC Live The Podcast - The F*ck ups that led to TriumphsEP349 - Why Client Fit Matters More Than Growth ft Kirk WilliamsIn this episode of PPC Live The Podcast, Kirk Williams discusses the importance of identifying client fit in the PPC industry. He shares insights on recognizing red flags in client relationships, the significance of mutual respect, and the role of expectations in performance. Kirk emphasizes the need for a thorough discovery process to ask the right questions and ensure a good fit between agencies and clients. He also highlights the importance of long-term strategies for maintaining healthy client relationships and avoiding common pitfalls in the industry.TakeawaysTaking on clients that...
2026-01-2838 min
Vertical Farming Podcast - Conversations with CEOs, Founders & Leaders in AgTech & CEAS12E158 Kirk Taylor/Land Betterment - From Abandoned Mines to Thriving Farms: VisionEver wondered how to revitalize struggling communities while promoting sustainable practices? I had the pleasure of speaking with Kirk Taylor, co-founder of Land Betterment Corporation, about their innovative approach to community development and sustainable agriculture. Kirk's background in accounting and finance, combined with his entrepreneurial spirit, led him to tackle the challenges faced by transitioning communities in areas like Kentucky, West Virginia, and southern Indiana.We discussed Land Betterment's unique projects, including the transformation of abandoned industrial sites into housing solutions and the development of container-based farms in partnership with Anu. Kirk explained how their 20-foot shipping...
2025-03-2151 min
Middle Tech293. Anu & Land Betterment: Scott Massey & Kirk Taylor on Partnering to Nourish Communities SustainablyIn this episode, Logan Jones sits down with Scott Massey, co-founder and CEO of Anu, and Kirk Taylor, co-founder and president of Land Betterment. They discuss their partnership to develop and sell autonomous fresh produce growing systems using Eco Solutions' upcycled shipping containers. We explore the technology behind Anu's self-nurturing pods, the scalable solutions for food security, and the journey Scott Massey took from his days at Purdue University to creating a product aimed at fighting food insecurity. The episode also covers the business aspects, the impact on local communities, and the future aspirations of this pioneering project.
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2024-08-051h 03
The AncientsSpartacus: Life or Legend‘I am Spartacus!’ In the field of epic film making, the 1960 historical drama ‘Spartacus’ is legendary. Directed by Stanley Kubrick, and starring Kirk Douglas and Laurence Olivier, it is undoubtedly a classic. But how much of the plot has emerged from the true story of a Thracian gladiator and slave who escaped his Roman captors and led an unsuccessful but impressive rebellion against their oppressors? And how much of the film’s message was formed by the personalities involved in its creation, and the context in which it was made?In her own words, Dr Fiona Radford de...
2024-05-2247 minThe AncientsSpartacus: Life or Legend‘I am Spartacus!’ In the field of epic film making, the 1960 historical drama ‘Spartacus’ is legendary. Directed by Stanley Kubrick, and starring Kirk Douglas and Laurence Olivier, it is undoubtedly a classic. But how much of the plot has emerged from the true story of a Thracian gladiator and slave who escaped his Roman captors and led an unsuccessful but impressive rebellion against their oppressors? And how much of the film’s message was formed by the personalities involved in its creation, and the context in which it was made?In her own words, Dr Fiona Radford de...
2024-05-2247 min
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessReinvention: Crisis, Boredom, or Vision?Reinvention is everywhere in popular culture. Reinvention can be driven by crisis, need for change, deliberate intention, or sudden inspiration. It is easier said than done! In this episode, we consider and discuss what it takes to transform and transcend yourself.Michael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/Hello CrowHello Crow, Michael's new EP is available now! Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star":https://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier):https://baldyloks.bandcamp.com/
2023-04-3054 min
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessTHX Talk with Jason Fiber and Kasson Crooker!A few weeks back we had the great pleasure of talking with the dynamic duo of THX: CEO Jason Fiber and Director of Product Development Kasson Crooker. Jason Fiber has worn many hats, done many things in the alternative and underground music scene, and now heads up one of the biggest names in audio visual technology.The insanely dynamic and prolific Kasson Crooker is an electronic music artist, video game music composer, video game developer, sound designer, and music producer, with many games and music releases to his credit.In this episode, we t...
2023-04-181h 30
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessTaking Risks. Making Changes. Living Without Regret.Taking risks. Making changes. Living without regret. Easier said than done! This episode, we ruminate and wonder what could be and what might have been. Michael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/Hello CrowHello Crow, Michael's new EP is available now! Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star":https://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier):https://baldyloks.bandcamp.com/Dee Madden:https://www.deemadden.com/Dee's new album Paisley Madrigals is out n...
2023-03-191h 17
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessGratitude Report: What Works and What's Good?This episode we talk about what's good and recent wins in our respective worlds. Keeping a positive thread in our thinking makes all the difference. Frankie Laine, who sang "What Kind of Fool Am I".Sammy Davis Jr.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcHyCdvBnIUSam Lipsyte "No One Left To Come Looking For You".20 Feet from Stardom.Michael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/Hello CrowHello Crow, Michael's new EP is available now! Extra Fancy "You Look...
2023-03-121h 31
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessSpecial Guest: Producer/Engineer/Songwriter Jason LowerieThis week, we speak to producer/engineer Jason Lowerie about how he works and develops his craft. It all boils down to fundamentals and intuition.Find out more about Jason's work at: www.jasonlowerie.comMichael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/Hello CrowHello Crow, Michael's new EP is available now! Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star":https://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier):https://baldyloks.bandcamp.com/Dee Madden:ht...
2023-02-261h 52
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessSpecial Guest: Grammy Award-Nominated Producer/Engineer Paul FigThis week, we speak to Grammy Award-nominated producer/engineer Paul Fig about how he works and develops his craft. We also discuss the rich history behind his studio, www.davesroom.net, in Southern California. While working at world-famous Sound City Studios, Fig had the opportunity to practice every aspect of his trade, working with such luminaries as Joe Barresi, Matt Hyde, Don Smith, Matt Wallace, David Bianco, George Drakoulias and Greg Fidelman. During that time he worked on albums by Ry Cooder, Robert Cray, and the legendary Johnny Cash.Fig has since put his stamp on...
2023-02-122h 05
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessLocal News: What's Hot, What's Not, What Kinda Problems You Got!Anu, Dee, and Michael discuss latest projects, challenges, and creative discoveries. Michael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/Hello CrowHello Crow, Michael's new EP is available now! Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star":https://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier):https://baldyloks.bandcamp.com/Dee Madden:https://www.deemadden.com/Dee's new album Paisley Madrigals is out now!Penal Colony “Blue 9” video:https://youtu.be/Fes9E3ea8FY
2023-02-051h 27
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessGetting UnstuckWe all get stuck eventually -- stuck in our jobs, creative projects, or lives. We may face obstacles of finance, emotion, time, or personality. Sometimes we do not even know the cause. Getting unstuck starts with actually knowing when you're stuck and then telling the truth about it. Often, we don't know what the next step could or should be. Even if we do know the next step, our willingness to take action may have just evaporated. We discuss our experiences being of being stuck -- its many flavors and textures, and how we moved beyo...
2023-01-291h 41
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessThe Tyranny of Catastrophic ThinkingMost of the biggest blocks that creators have start and end in their thinking. This episode explores where our own worst thinking stops us before we even start and some ways to begin to unlearn the nasty habit of catastrophic thinking."The call is coming from inside the house...."--References from this episode:Therapy in a Nutshell video - Catastrophizing: How to Stop Making Yourself Depressed and AnxiousMaslow's Hierarchy of Needs.The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma:...
2023-01-231h 39
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessRobots versus Art: The Threat of Artificial Intelligence to CreativityIs artificial intelligence a real threat to human creativity? Or are we just expanding our creative toolbox? We discuss the myths and realities of technology and creative practices in the world of art and music, and talk about implications and effects of previous and future technologies.--Stable Diffusion, an AI-based image generation. Try it yourself!ChatGPT, from OpenAI.GPT3, which produces human-like text. Given an initial text as prompt, it will produce text that continues the prompt.Lensa, the AI-based portrait app.Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal cartoon about AI creativity and...
2023-01-161h 57
The AncientsSpartacus‘I’m Spartacus!’ In the field of epic film making, the 1960 historical drama ‘Spartacus’, is legendary. Directed by Stanley Kibrick, adapted from the Howard Fast novel by Red Scare blacklisted screenwriter, Dalton Trumbo, and starring Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Peter Ustinov and Jean Simmons; it is a classic. But how much of the plot has emerged from the true story of a Thracian gladiator and slave who escaped his Roman captors and led an unsuccessful but impressive rebellion against their oppressors? How much of the film’s message was formed by the personalities involved in its creation, and the context in w...
2022-12-2949 minThe AncientsSpartacus‘I’m Spartacus!’ In the field of epic film making, the 1960 historical drama ‘Spartacus’, is legendary. Directed by Stanley Kibrick, adapted from the Howard Fast novel by Red Scare blacklisted screenwriter, Dalton Trumbo, and starring Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Peter Ustinov and Jean Simmons; it is a classic. But how much of the plot has emerged from the true story of a Thracian gladiator and slave who escaped his Roman captors and led an unsuccessful but impressive rebellion against their oppressors? How much of the film’s message was formed by the personalities involved in its creation, and the context in w...
2022-12-2949 min
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessThere Ain't No Cure For The Holiday BluesHolidays can be a real source of anxiety and loneliness for so many people. In this final episode for 2022, we discuss some personal practices to cure the holiday blues.Michael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/Hello CrowHello Crow, Michael's new EP is available now! Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star":https://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier):https://baldyloks.bandcamp.com/Dee Madden:https://www.deemadden.com/Dee's new album...
2022-12-191h 46
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessFear and Loathing in Portland; or Pema to the Rescue!Fear can be a crippling effect of past trauma or experience. How do we interrupt the experience of fear and redirect that energy? How do we discern between what is a helpful fear response and past neurological triggers like PTSD and related disorders?How does psychological conditioning come into play? Don't be afraid to join us this episode as we address some of our personal experiences.--Pema ChödrönThe Pema Chödrön FoundationWhen Things Fall ApartLearned HelplessnessOperant (or instrumental) conditioningMichael Hate...
2022-12-111h 36
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessMusings on Finding a Signature Creative VoiceEvery artist has a unique voice, a tone, a perspective. How do you discover what that is? What choices, what tools, what things help you find and sharpen it? We wander a crooked path through these thorny issues and questions.Michael and Dee talk about how this journey affected their new records.Michael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/Hello CrowHello Crow, Michael's new EP is available now! Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star":https://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks...
2022-11-282h 00
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessThanksgiving "Paisley Madrigals" Classic Episode Special - Honoring Jesse Rodriguez and BUNKWe're out this week for Thanksgiving, and taking this opportunity to give you this, our first revisitation of one of our first episodes! Celebrating the release of "Paisley Madrigals" to the streaming services, we are proud to once again, present to you, our "Adios Jesse... Hello BUNK!" episode from July 17, 2021. This was the fourth episode we ever did, B.A. (Before Anu), wherein Dee talks about the loss of his friend Jesse Rodriguez, Jesse's contributions to a side project Michael and Dee were a part of in the early 90's called BUNK, which also included mutual friend Larry Rainwater.
2022-11-241h 08
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessCreativity In Space with Sara Schnadt (from NASA/JPL)Our guest is Sara Schnadt, who answers questions about her path from performance artist to systems architecture at NASA/JPL. Sara talks with us about how the two fields work together for her on a day-to-day basis. --About Sara Schnadt:NASA Profile of SaraArtNet piece about SaraSara's Work:SaraSchnadt.com (Sara's Art)Sara's design work (pre-JPL)Sara's Ground System Architecture Workshop talkSara's EYEO talk--Michael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.co...
2022-11-181h 51
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessThe Most Important Thing About Music: Melody or Lyrics?What's more important in music: melody or lyrics? We take on this unanswerable question. This ridiculous challenge leads us in some interesting directions. --References:"Singing is a trick to get people to listen to music for longer than they would ordinarily." - David ByrneBooks:This Is What It Sounds Like (about why you fall in love with music)'Scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy (about misheard lyrics)Music:Barry Manilow "Copacabana" (live)Joni Mitchell "For Fr...
2022-11-061h 45
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessMusic, Motorcycles, and Marketing with Chad BishopDigital marketing expert, musician, and motorcycle enthusiast Chad Bishop talks with Dee and Michael about the Zen of long motorcycle rides, playing music, and a bit of marketing strategy.Chad used to play in bands Screaming to G*d and Idiot Stare. --References:Idiot Starehttps://www.discogs.com/artist/94678-Idiot-StareScreaming To G*dhttps://www.discogs.com/artist/91345-STGhttp://chadbishop.com/https://twitter.com/wearechad--Michael Hateley:Lotus Mastering ht...
2022-10-301h 46
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessStand And Deliver: A Tribute To Adam AntWe pay tribute to the brilliance of Adam Ant.--References:Adam Ant on Top of the Pops, 1980 ("Dog Eat Dog")The Madness of Prince Charming can be found on YouTube in either a single 48-minute view, or in 4 parts. Here's part 1. Burundi Steiphenson Black – Burundi Black 1971Jubilee movie, on WikipediaBow Wow WowThe Glitter BandThe Glitter Band playing liveAdam Ant "Prince Charming"Adam Ant & Grace Jones for Honda Scooters.Ennio Morrocone Themes:The Good, The...
2022-10-231h 47
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessParallel Universes, or Choice and ConsequencesWe all look at our lives and wonder "what if..?" Presented with an array of doors, we can only choose one to walk through, leaving us to ask if made the best selection, and consider how our lives would have been better, or at least different.We discuss some of our own key moments, and look at whether asking "what if..?" is helpful or harmful. What can we learn from the decisions we made, and what can we learn from the paths not taken? How can we avoid the slippery slope of regret and dread...
2022-10-191h 42
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessYour Wish List Is My CommandHow many times have you thought, "If I only had enough...?" We investigate finding more ease in our creative lives, no matter how impossible our head tells us it will be. A wishlist is a powerful tool for creating direction in our daily lives. Tell the story of what you want and paths may appear. --Michael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/ Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star":https://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier):https://soundcloud.com/baldyloks-1
2022-10-181h 37
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessPistol And The Seeds Of British Punk RockWe push and pull on "Pistol", Hulu's slick and stylized miniseries which re-imagines Steve Jones' autobiography, "Lonely Boy". "Pistol" presents one possible story of the birth and death of the Sex Pistols. We talk about the compromises inherent in telling any story, the merits of related documentaries, the truth and fiction behind "Pistol", and the impact of the Sex Pistols.--References:Official Trailer for "Pistol". John Lydon's comment about the trailer and disclaimer about the series. The Filth and The Fury: Julien Temple's documentary about the Sex Pistols.$1000 in 1984 is...
2022-10-021h 49
Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessThe Zen Diaries Of Garry ShandlingCreative people often struggle with making art and making peace with themselves. Garry Shandling was no exception. He was a complex mix of aspiration, attachment, suffering, striving, and success. We talk about our responses to Judd Apatow's documentary "The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling", and consider what it means for life and creativity.--References:Movie trailer for The Zen Diaries of Garry ShandlingTrailer for The Larry Sanders Show (available on HBO)Trailer for It's Garry Shandling's Show (Shout Factory DVDs)Wikipedia on Garry ShandlingWhat is Zen Buddhism?
2022-09-251h 36Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessFinding Work/Life BalanceHow much of our lives should we give to work? How much work do we need for our lives? Does work help give life meaning and shape, or does work rob life of meaning and shape? Can we find a way to make work work for us? --Michael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/ Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star":https://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier):https://soundcloud.com/baldyloks-1Dee Madden:https://www.deemadd...
2022-09-241h 50Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessZiggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars at 50 Years50 years ago, David Bowie released "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars", his fifth album. The one that gave him a taste of success, and that set the template for what would follow. After all this time, what makes this record so enduring for us and everyone else? What's the worst song on it? The worst lyrics? Is it good? Is it bad? Give me your hands! You're not alone! Join us to celebrate the Starman. --References:1972 hot 100 singles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
2022-09-032h 05Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessThe Mystery Of Fleeting InspirationWe take the train to inspiration station. Where do we find inspiration? How do we access it, and sustain that mysterious driving force behind just about everything we do as humans? It's closer than our breath, yet evaporates in an instant if we don't stoke the creative power source. Where do we start? --Michael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/ Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star":https://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier):https://soundcloud.com/baldyloks-1Dee Mad...
2022-08-301h 35Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessGuilty PleasuresShould you ever be ashamed of liking something? Does the concept of a "guilty pleasure" even apply in the anything-goes 21st century? Can you like something that you also think is bad? Is it simple nostalgia, or a deep appreciation of craft?We attempt to answer these questions as we share some of our self-defined guiltiest pleasures, and explain why we feel bad for liking them.This episode is made with REAL CHEESE!--References:Styx "Too Much Time On My Hands": https://youtu.be/5XcKBmdfpWsStyx "Come...
2022-08-201h 56Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessPanic At The Podcast! (Dealing with trauma and stress)This week we discuss the many faces of trauma, panic, PTSD, and the road to recovery. We share some personal experiences and our thoughts.---Dee, Anu, & MichaelAnu Kirk:https://www.anukirk.comAnu on BandcampSid Luscious and The Pants on BandcampLuscious-235 on BandcampRêvenir on BandcampMichael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/ Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star":https://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier):https://soundcloud.com/baldyloks-1Dee M...
2022-08-141h 50Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessJust Carry On (...On Grief and Loss)Today's episode addresses the many faces of grief and loss. Grief has no timeline but the symptoms can be managed with kindness and awareness. Here are some thoughts and personal experience from the boys.--Amy Edgerton:https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1987/07/13/rumors-compound-pain-of-grieving-for-mclean-teen/Dean Williams of Chill Productions:https://roljui.tumblr.com/https://soundcloud.com/roljuihttps://www.chillproductions.com/memberreleases.php?memberid=15https://www.chillproductions.com/quasimojo/news.htmAnton Webern:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anton_WebernDavid Bowie "Lazarus"https...
2022-07-302h 02Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessDo You Suffer From Gear Acquisition Syndrome?What is this terrible affliction of the mind and spirit? Why are we always convinced that buying some new equipment will solve our problems? Why doesn't it? Why do we keep at it? How do we stop the GAS building up? There is a solution...sort of.--That guitar you've been lusting after:https://www.instagram.com/p/CgDFRyFuD3u/MusicPro Insurance:https://www.musicproinsurance.com/"The Birth Of Loud" book:https://www.amazon.com/Birth-Loud-Fender-Guitar-Pioneering-Rivalry/dp/1501141732/Norman's Rare Guitars:https://www.normansrareguitars.com/
2022-07-241h 44Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessThe Crooked Path to Defining Artistic SignatureIn this episode we dive into the rabbit hole of artistic identity, integrity, and how we (and others) try to define ourselves as artists. Dee and Michael explore this idea and more this week.--No Direction Home - Bob Dylan Documentary directed by Martin Scorscesehttps://www.netflix.com/title/70177496Rudeboy: The Story Of Trojan Records:https://www.amazon.com/Rudeboy-Trojan-Records-Dave-Barker/dp/B081BC1C86Mavis! - Documentary about Mavis Staples, Jeff Tweedy of Wilco featured prominently:http://www.mavisfilm.comPistol - Series about The...
2022-07-221h 44Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessMindfulness Schmindfulness! Where Do You Start?Mindfulness and mindfulness practice. What does that even mean? Who cares? Why bother? All this and more as Anu and Michael try to answer these questions. --Happiness book by Matthieu Ricardhttps://www.amazon.com/Happiness-audiobook/dp/B07L5ZNBMD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DV24CLALW6Y7&keywords=happiness+book+mattieu+ricard&qid=1656717326&sprefix=happiness+book+mattieu+ricard%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-1Thich Nhat Hahn bookshttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=thich+nhat+hanh+audible&i=audible&crid=MVHKHVTWLBHW&sprefix=thich+nat%2Caudible%2C122&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_2_9
2022-07-031h 44Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessGetting To Yes!How do we open new doors and effect positive change with one word? We talk about the Yes! effect. --Dee, Michael, and Anu:Anu Kirk:https://www.anukirk.comAnu on BandcampSid Luscious and The Pants on BandcampLuscious-235 on BandcampRêvenir on BandcampMichael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/ Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star":https://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier):https://soundcloud.com/baldyloks-1Dee Madden:...
2022-06-252h 00Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessShame, Fear, and Personal PerspectiveDee and Anu talk about shame, fear, and personal perspective.--Dee, Michael, and Anu:Anu Kirk:https://www.anukirk.comAnu on BandcampSid Luscious and The Pants on BandcampLuscious-235 on BandcampRêvenir on BandcampMichael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/ Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star":https://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier):https://soundcloud.com/baldyloks-1Dee Madden:https://www.deemadden.com/Penal Colony...
2022-06-111h 34Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessTime, Time, Time...Is On My SideThe most precious commodity anybody has: time. How do we manage it? Find more of it? Make the most of it? We share our thoughts, tips, and frustrations on this week's episode.---Rolling Stones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEj8lUx0gwYAlbert Einstein: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyYqyYAKGC0---Dee, Michael, and Anu:Anu Kirk:https://www.anukirk.comAnu on BandcampSid Luscious and The Pants on BandcampLuscious-235 on BandcampRêvenir on BandcampMichael Hateley:L...
2022-06-101h 32Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessBass and the Lowest of the LowBass! What makes a good bass part? Or a good bass player? What are the challenges in writing, playing, and recording bass instruments? We dive deep into the low end this week!--Jaco Pastorius: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/28/arts/music/review-jaco-a-documentary-about-the-jazz-musician-jaco-pastorius.htmlRobert Wilson: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/robert-wilson-influential-bassist-with-1980s-funk-group-the-gap-band-2057173.htmlMick Karn: https://mickkarn.net/"I Will Be Released Pt. 1" by Dee - tuned 808 kick example: https://youtu.be/p97AGBZFMXUTorque - a Waves plugin that allows you to tune a recorded 808...
2022-05-301h 32
PPC Live The Podcast - The F*ck ups that led to TriumphsEP206 - Google Marketing Live 2022Welcome to this week's episode of the PPC tat Roundup. Today's episode was a unique one. We didn't quite have the usual discussion where Julie asks some questions and we give expert answers. There was the Google marketing live. It was a conference that happened live on Google as in, there were people there.
I saw pictures of Christi, Olson of Microsoft and Kirk Williams and Frederick Vallaeys and, several other people. So they were actually out there, but there were lots of chats on Twitter, and I joined them. I joined the chat as...
2022-05-2531 minMusic, Mindfulness, & MadnessCorrina Repp!Dee interviews Corrina Repp, one of his favorite singer-songwriters! Corrina talks about her new album Island, her recent European Tour with Damien Jurado, painting her neighbor's hallway, the joys of Memphis, her time in Tu Fawning, playing that Annoying Waitress on Portlandia, and much, much more. We are excited to have her join us, and she's our first woman on the show!(Michael and Anu are out this week.) Corrina's new album Island on Jealous Butcher Records:https://corrinarepp.bandcamp.com/album/islandCorrina on Bandcamp:https://co...
2022-05-222h 09Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessAn Apple a Day: Self-care, health care, and the vital path (Part 2 of 2)Dee rejoins us for the second part of our healthcare and self-care discussion — and he’s got a lot to add!Anu, Dee and Michael further share their experiences with health and the creative lifestyle, and discuss the importance of simply taking care of yourself. Please join us!--SoundToys Little Alterboy: https://www.soundtoys.com/product/little-alterboy/Jamie Lidell Vocal Trick Using Little Alterboyhttps://youtu.be/jhG4gw85BooFormant definition: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FormantReverb What's That Sound? EP2: The Cars' Backing Voca...
2022-05-141h 50Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessAn Apple a Day: Self-care, health care, and the vital path (Part 1 of 2)What does it take to maintain and nurture our bodies, minds, and creative spirits? More than an apple a day! Anu and Michael share their experiences with health and the creative lifestyle, and discuss the importance of simply taking care of yourself -- basic physical and mental health care, the importance of insurance, and more. Dee is out this week. --Dee, Michael, and Anu:Anu Kirk:https://www.anukirk.comAnu on BandcampSid Luscious and The Pants on BandcampLuscious-235 on BandcampRêvenir on B...
2022-05-071h 39
Product ChatsThe Lazy Product Manager Approach With Anu Kirk of Osso VRCheck out this episode of Product Chats where we chat with Anu Kirk of Osso VR about his Lazy Product Manager Approach. Anu explains how this approach helps you ensure you’re focused on building the most important and valuable features. We also chat about the differences between building hardware and software products, effectively listening to your customers, and punk rock user testing.Anu’s been working in product management since the 1990s at companies including Osso VR, Sony, MOG, Rhapsody, and RealNetworks. He shares some great insight and perspective on product management in this episode so be s...
2022-04-2829 minMusic, Mindfulness, & MadnessArtist Identity - Who Are You And What Do You Want? (Part 2 of 2)What defines you as an artist, creator? How do people know your work as you uniquely yours? Why do people pay big money to PR, marketing, and branding experts? Does your image matter? We take a look at some the moving parts in this varied and nuanced subject matter. This week, on the show!--Adam Curtis "The Century of the Self": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Century_of_the_SelfSpotify Canvas: https://canvas.spotify.com/en-usSemiotics: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SemioticsShriekback "Signs": https://youtu.b...
2022-04-251h 11Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessArtist Identity - Who Are You And What Do You Want? (Part 1 of 2)What defines you as an artist, creator? How do people know your work as you uniquely yours? Why do people pay big money to PR, marketing, and branding experts? Does your image matter? We take a look at some the moving parts in this varied and nuanced subject matter. This week, on the show!--Edward Bernays - Father of PR, Sigmund Freud's nephew: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Bernays__Dee, Michael, and Anu:Anu Kirk:https://www.anukirk.comAnu on BandcampSid L...
2022-04-161h 51Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessHow Do We Capture A Great Recorded Vocal Performance?What makes a great recorded vocal performance? What does it take? How will we know if we've done it? Are we fooling ourselves? What matters more, precision or feeling? We take a look at all the moving parts from gear to voice to completion. This week, on the show!--Dee, Michael, and Anu:Anu Kirk:https://www.anukirk.comAnu on BandcampSid Luscious and The Pants on BandcampLuscious-235 on BandcampRêvenir on BandcampMichael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/ Extra Fancy "You Look Like a...
2022-04-101h 36Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessTony Visconti: Where Do We Start?We weren't even sure where to start with this episode. We uncover and re-discover legendary music producer Tony Visconti. This week, on the show!---Tape Op magazine interview with Tony Visconti: https://tapeop.com/interviews/29/tony-visconti/Tony Visconti's autobiography: https://www.amazon.com/Tony-Visconti-Autobiography-Bowie-Brooklyn/dp/0007229453--Dee, Michael, and Anu:Anu Kirk:https://www.anukirk.comAnu on BandcampSid Luscious and The Pants on BandcampLuscious-235 on BandcampRêvenir on BandcampMichael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/ Extr...
2022-04-021h 38Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessThe Line Between Good and BadKenny G might be popular, but is he any good? What makes a creative project good or bad? What makes art/music good or bad for us? Are there things you used to think were good that you now think are bad? How about the reverse? When did your art start being "good"? What changed? This week, on the show!---Listening to Kenny G documentary: https://youtu.be/mmgg5XObNl8The Beatles cartoon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles_(TV_series)Bobby Sherman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_ShermanThe O...
2022-03-271h 26Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessSelf-CareProfessional athletes, mobile apps, comedy specials, beach views. Self-care. What is it? How do you do it and why?---Dara Torres https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dara_Torreshttp://www.daratorres.com/https://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/29/magazine/29torres-t.htmlThe Mindful Athlete - George Mumford: https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Athlete-Secrets-Pure-Performance/dp/1941529259Meditation AppsCalm: https://www.calm.com/Tamara Levitt from Calm: https://blog.calm.com/tamara-levittHeadspace: https://www.headspace.com/Headspace Series on Netflix: https://www.netflix...
2022-03-191h 45Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessYou're Getting Very, Very SleepySleep. We all should be getting 6-8 hours a night. Why don't we? What are the negative impacts of not sleeping enough? What can we do to improve our sleep hygiene? All this and more!---Sleep stages: https://www.sleepassociation.org/about-sleep/stages-of-sleep/The Amazing Kreskin: http://www.amazingkreskin.com/Carnac the Magnificent: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnac_the_MagnificentThe Benzene Ouroboros: https://www.nytimes.com/1988/08/16/science/the-benzene-ring-dream-analysis.htmlRevenge Bedtime Procrastination: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bedtime_procrastination---Dee, Michael...
2022-03-121h 51Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessShining the Persistence/Commitment CoinWe talk about the relationship between persistence and commitment, how they can serve each other in your projects and daily life, and more...---Taxi (songwriting service): https://www.taxi.com/songwriting3Composer Catalog: http://www.composercatalog.comInterview with Reeves Gabrels on "DAVIDBOWIE:ALBUMTOALBUM"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reeves-gabrels-part-one/id1355073030?i=1000547920678Jamie Lidell's Secret Harmony Trick:https://youtu.be/jhG4gw85Boohttps://trojanrecords.com/rudeboydocumentary/---Dee, Michael & Anu:Anu Kirk:https://www.anukirk...
2022-03-051h 53Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessVery SuperstitiousWe talk about superstitions and compulsive practices that can hinder or help our creative work, and more...---Europe - Superstitious: https://youtu.be/5gU5Vg2JokUThe service Dee uses for releasing cover songs: https://soundrop.com/Sound Drop is great because they basically deal with all of the Harry Fox crap for a small cut. They make it really easy to do, and it works out monetarily to be about the same.Frequency illusion, also known as the Baader–Meinhof phenomenon or frequency bias, is a c...
2022-02-271h 42Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessRealistic Goals and Staying Sane on the PathWe talk about setting realistic goals and the path to personal and professional success, using software tools and Scrum/Agile development practices, scheduling time with the Muse, what you are going to do tomorrow, and more...---Local H - Toxic: https://youtu.be/C4-JlZbDCNgProductivity Book: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0142000280Gantt chart: https://www.gantt.com/ and https://www.atlassian.com/agile/project-management/gantt-chartDefinition of a development spike: https://www.visual-paradigm.com/scrum/what-is-scrum-spike/https://www.atlassian.com/agile/project-management/estimation
2022-02-201h 52Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessThe Joe Rogan EffectWe talk about what's so important about the Neil Young vs. Joe Rogan and Spotify upset this week, why it is more complex and depressing than you think, discuss curation, whether or not everyone should have a voice, the bad old days before music services and the internet, and more...---Dee, Michael & Anu:Anu Kirk:https://www.anukirk.comAnu on BandcampSid Luscious and The Pants on BandcampLuscious-235 on BandcampMichael Hateley:Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/ Extra Fancy "You Look Like a...
2022-02-131h 38Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessRelationship Missteps, Gaffes, & BreakdownsWe talk about relationship missteps, gaffes, and breakdowns, what might have been, and how to use those opportunities, and more...---Counterdependency is the state of refusal of attachment, the denial of personal need and dependency, and may extend to the omnipotence and refusal of dialogue found in destructive narcissism, for example.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CounterdependencyGary Tovar: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_TovarPaul Tollett: https://www.pollstar.com/impact50/2020/paul-tollett-president-and-ceo-goldenvoice-145025Goldenvoice: https://www.go...
2022-02-051h 59Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessLucky Breaks & OpportunitiesWe talk about lucky breaks and opportunities, saying "Yes!", bands that should have made it but didn't, Dee's "Irish Grunt" history, the curse of too much willpower, the value of being a good hang and having fun, and more...---Links related to us and our conversation follow...Frazer Smith was a DJ on KROQ and went on to host RockN'America: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frazer_SmithShadoe Stevens was a DJ on KMET and also worked at KROQ. He also created and produced the "Fred R. Rated for Federated"...
2022-01-291h 40Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessThe Tool of GratitudeDee, Michael, and Anu talk discuss the effectiveness of practicing deliberate gratitude, and a whole lot of other stuff. ---Links related to us and our conversation follow. Dee, Michael & Anu:Anu Kirk: https://www.anukirk.comAnu on SpotifySid Luscious and The Pants on SpotifyLuscious-235 on SpotifyMichael Hateley: Lotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/ Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star": https://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCk Baldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier): https://soundcloud.com/bal...
2022-01-231h 48Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessThe Last Nine YardsDee, Michael, and Anu talk discuss the dilemma of being almost done with a project, what being done means, and a whole lot of other stuff. ---Links to check out related to us and our conversation... Charles Ives works:"The Unanswered Question"This is perhaps Ives' most well-known piece, partially because it is brief and relatively easy to listen to, while simultaneously incorporating his notable ideas.From Wikipedia:Against a background of slow, quiet strings representing "The Silence of the Druids", a so...
2022-01-161h 42Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessRoad Stories with Christian MensesGuest Christian Menses talks with us about touring and his new record with Filthtraction. We share road stories. And much more! ---Links to check out related to us and our conversation...Filthtraction's new album "We've Been Waiting":https://music.apple.com/us/album/weve-been-waiting/1596751498https://open.spotify.com/album/2YuzfuRjVxgVRwYZQMHPYJ?si=kv58XtyNQ3CruXpCvXW81wFilthtraction on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/filthtraction/Christian on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/christian_menses/Christian is the touring bassist for Psychotica, w...
2021-12-312h 09Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessDaily Creative Productivity PracticesWe cover daily creative productivity practices, share a few more Atmos and surround audio thoughts, and take a few deep diversions. --- Links to check out related to us and our conversation...Dee, Michael & Anu:Anu Kirkhttps://www.anukirk.comAnu on SpotifySid Luscious and The Pants on SpotifyLuscious-235 on SpotifyMichael HateleyLotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/ Hateley on YouTube:Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star" videohttps://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks (Michael...
2021-12-191h 45Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessDemo Derby Vol. 1With Michael gone, Dee and Anu play some of their recent recordings, and discuss inspiration and what's next...--- Links to check out related to us and our conversation...Dee, Michael & Anu:Anu Kirkhttps://www.anukirk.comAnu on SpotifySid Luscious and The Pants on SpotifyLuscious-235 on SpotifyMichael HateleyLotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/ Hateley on YouTube:Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star" videohttps://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier)
2021-12-171h 52Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessTalk About...Pop MusicDee and Anu talk about writing the perfect pop song. How do you balance and prevent both boring and confusing the listener? How do you make things - lyrics, melody, chords, instruments - interesting? Why are pop songs like THAT? Why do the bass notes matter so much? And more!Michael is on vacation this week!---Links to check out related to us and our conversation...The Manual (How To Have a Number One The Easy Way!): https://www.amazon.com/Manual-How-Have-Number-Easy/dp/1899858652New York Times on new song structures: h...
2021-11-271h 35Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessFramesDee, Michael, and Anu talk about the concept of frames in art and music. John Cage, Brian Eno, and Marcel Duchamp! The importance of back stories and marketing, and how it changes your mind. What happens when artists and framing challenge listener expectations. Public shaming! The power of stories...and more. ---Links to check out related to us and our conversation...Marcel Duchamp Readymades: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Readymades_of_Marcel_DuchampJohn Cage 4'33": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4%E2%80%B233%E2%80%B3So You've B...
2021-11-201h 48Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessMake A Blank Valuable By Putting It In An Exquisite FrameDee, Michael, and Anu talk about MORE effects pedals and a whole lot of other stuff. ---Links to check out related to us and our conversation...Dee, Michael & Anu:Anu Kirkhttps://www.anukirk.comAnu on SpotifySid Luscious and The Pants on SpotifyLuscious-235 on SpotifyMichael HateleyLotus Mastering http://lotusmastering.com/ Hateley on YouTube:Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star" videohttps://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier)https...
2021-11-201h 44Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessEffects Pedals with Anu KirkDee, Michael, and Anu talk about effects pedals, integrating noise and happy accidents into songs, the value of "just playing around", tools that you only use for special purposes, being someone who just buys gear but doesn't make music, the merits of modern amp simulators like the Boss GT-1000, Line 6 HX, Kemper profiler, and Strymon Iridium, and even a detailed look at the Hologram Electronics Infinite Jets pedal...plus more! ---Links to check out related to us and our conversation...Hologram Electronics Infinite Jets:https://www.hologramelectronics.com/infinite-jets
2021-11-062h 00Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessDon't Be So PreciousDee and Michael talk about remaining unattached and getting your projects done. When to tap your endless well of creativity and when to walk away. Being a dedicated and constant learner. What do you want to leave behind? And more...--- Links to check out related to us and our conversation...Dee & Michael:Michael HateleyLotus Masteringhttp://lotusmastering.com/ Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star" videohttps://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier)https://soundcloud.com/b...
2021-11-051h 57Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessWe're In The Money!Money. What is it? What is it for? Savings, spending plans, tracking income and expenses, and solvency. Finding enough. Dee and Michael talk about making and managing money for creatives, looking for quality of life, retirement, and more... ---Links to check out related to us and our conversation...Money management book suggestions:https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-or-Your-Life-audiobook/dp/B07DLBZ5DW/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=your+money+or+your+life&qid=1634482884&s=books&sr=1-1 https://www.amazon.com/Earn-What-You-Deserve-Underearning/dp/0553572229 https://www.amazon.com/Money-Drunk-Sober-Financial-Freedom/dp/0345432657/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+money...
2021-10-171h 19Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessFinish What You StartedDee and Michael talk about finishing what you started, Mellotron moments, common obstacles, time tracking and product management software, Buckminster Fuller, and more... ---Links to check out related to us and our conversation...Buckminster Fullerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckminster_FullerProject management tools: https://trello.com/en-US Dee & Michael:Michael HateleyLotus Masteringhttp://lotusmastering.com/Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star" videohttps://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier...
2021-10-021h 42Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessAll By Myself, or More Self-Production OriginsDee and Michael talk about self-sufficiency, self-production and recording, Billie Eilish, finding your drum kit "yard saled" on the front lawn, and a whole lot more. ---Links to check out related to us and our conversation...Here is an interview Rik Agnew actually did just a couple months ago about "All By Myself" specifically:https://www.negativeinsight.com/niblog/all-by-myself-an-interview-with-rikk-agnewSunset Sound interview with one of Prince's Engineers, Peggy McCreary. She tells some of the same stories Michael told about Prince, how he would kick everybody out of the studio t...
2021-09-262h 02
Koori Mail NewsBuilding an army of Indigenous PsychologistsIn this extended episode of Koori Mail News (formerly the BLAKroom news podcast), your host Nick Paton has a yarn with Nyamal woman Dr Tracy Westerman about why she is building an army of Indigenous Psychologists in Australia. Nick and the Koori Mail’s sports editor Darren Moncrieff yarn about the Indigenous Marathon Project’s Midnight Marathon coming up in October, and Nick talks to Journalist Kirk Page about some of the ways organisations are powering on in the face of covid restrictions.
The BLAKroom news podcast is a Koori Mail production.
The theme...
2021-09-2445 minMusic, Mindfulness, & MadnessThe Menace Of Mechanical MusicDee and Michael talk with Anu Kirk (Rhapsody, Playstation VR, Spatializer) about the past, present, and future of spatial audio, why services are limiting the roll-out of surround mixes, why lossless audio is a waste, how annoying it is when cables actually make a difference, professionals vs. amateurs, John Philip Sousa, and the menace of mechanical music. ---Links to check out related to us and our conversation...John Philip Sousa Article: https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/music-and-theater-arts/21m-380-music-and-technology-contemporary-history-and-aesthetics-fall-2009/readings-and-listening/MIT21M_380F09_read02_sousa.pdfMusic Clas...
2021-09-061h 44Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessRemove Ambiguities And Convert To SpecificsDee and Michael talk with special guest Anu Kirk (Rhapsody, Playstation VR, Spatializer) about the past, present, and future of spatial audio, the time Eddie Van Halen gave Anu a guitar, the pressure to finish and achieve, what it takes to "make your year", why spatial/360 audio doesn't make sense but people are going to try it anyhow, streaming services, the album experience, audio movies, and more... --- Links to check out related to us and our conversation...Stephen Desper (Beach Boys engineer)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Desper
2021-08-291h 53Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessJason LuckettDee talks with storied Los Angeles singer-songwriter and childhood friend Jason Luckett. Jason talks about his process for the perfect live performance and spins some yarns about his travels and performing abroad, Dee and Jason talk about growing up in L.A., life behind the Orange Curtain, their mutual love for the Jackson 5, and Bill Withers. Michael is out this week.---Links to check out related to us and our conversation...Jason Luckett links:https://www.jasonluckett.com/Jason on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/6TXC9GYtKhuNgoyRX1Mo...
2021-08-221h 29Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessDon't Break The SilenceWe discuss mindfulness, and how to use it to get past creative breakdowns, creative blocks, and life’s challenges.---Links to check out related to us and our conversation...George Mumford:https://georgemumford.com/Mindfulness:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/mindfulnesshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MindfulnessOblique Strategies app:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/oblique-productive-strategies/id902143877Oblique Strategies Deck on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Oblique-strategies-hundred-worthwhile-dilemmas/dp/B0000EEZG9--- Dee & Michael:Michael Hate...
2021-08-141h 12Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessDo We Need Holes?This week, we start by talking recording tools and applications of plugins for simplifying and coloring in the sonic field, before wandering off to parts unknown! ---Links to check out related to us and our conversation..."The Age Of Spiritual Machines" by Ray Kurzweilhttps://www.amazon.com/Age-Spiritual-Machines-Computers-Intelligence/dp/0140282025“Transcendent Man” - Ray Kurzweil Documentaryhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt1117394/Kurzweil on Wiki:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_KurzweilFXpansion BFD3 Drums:https://www.fxpansion.com/news/bfd-migration-inmusic/Univ...
2021-08-081h 25
The Big DorrieOur Jarjums (kids) are our future!Jingi Wala (Welcome) to The Big Dorrie (formerly The BLAKyard) podcast!
In our first episode, we introduce you to The Big Dorrie crew at the Koori Mail Newspaper, Australia's longest running 100% Aboriginal-owned national Indigenous newspaper & digital media organisation.
In The Big Dorrie podcast your hosts Kirk Page, Naomi Moran & Luke Carroll have a candid conversation about... everything!
So grab a cuppa, kick off your shoes, and join the mob for a Dorrie about everything Knowledge, Culture, Country and Connection.
The Big Dorrie podcast is a Koori Mail production.
The t...
2021-08-0642 minMusic, Mindfulness, & MadnessAll By Myself or Drums, Drums, DrumsDee talks about current and past projects, and how the marriage of production and writing ebbs and flows for him. ---Links to check out related to us and our conversation... Oblique Strategies app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/oblique-productive-strategies/id902143877Oblique Strategies Deck on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Oblique-strategies-hundred-worthwhile-dilemmas/dp/B0000EEZG9 Dee & Michael:Michael HateleyLotus Masteringhttp://lotusmastering.com/ Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star" videohttps://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCk
2021-07-311h 15Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessStay Sharp: Writing & Production PathsMichael talks about current and past projects and how the marriage of production and writing ebbs and flows for him.---Links to check out related to us and our conversation...Jason Lowrie:https://www.jasonlowrie.comFinneas O’Connell:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finneas_O%27ConnellRyan Tedder:https://monthly.com/ryan-tedder-songwritingStevie Mackey:https://monthly.com/stevie-mackey-singingOblique Strategies app:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/oblique-productive-strategies/id902143877Oblique Strategies Deck on Amazon:https://www.am...
2021-07-251h 08Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessAdios, Jesse... Hello BUNK!This episode is a tribute to a fallen friend who spawned Michael and Dee's first music project. Enjoy.---Links to check out related to us and our conversation..."Spiritual Lies” by BUNK on SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/l-rainwaters-graveyard/spritual-lies-bunk“Message From The Master” by BUNK on SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/l-rainwaters-graveyard/message-from-the-master-bunkCover of Marianne Faithful’s “Broken English” by BUNK on SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/l-rainwaters-graveyard/broken-english-bunkModern bands doing the BUNK thing...“Typhoons” by Royal Blood:https://youtu.be/k9SQ2xf...
2021-07-181h 06Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessRepetition Is A Form Of ChangeDee and Michael tackle machine learning, software architecture and the age of spiritual machines. It might get technical.---Links to check out related to us and our conversation...The “Gang Of Four” Design Patterns book:https://www.amazon.com/Design-Patterns-Elements-Reusable-Object-Oriented/dp/0201633612“Mastering (audio)” on Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastering_(audio)“Evaluation of MP3 Compression for Different Musical Genres” White Paper on Academia.edu:https://www.academia.edu/441306/Subjective_Evaluation_of_MP3_Compression_for_Different_Musical_Genres“Over all pairwise comparisons, participants preferred the higher qua...
2021-07-111h 25Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessThe Crooked RoadWelcome to another episode of us spinning a yarn or two about some of our career highlights (in long form.) We clearly have a lot to say to each other. We included a few links to check out some of the conversation. We hope you enjoy it. Thanks for listening!---Links to check out related to us and our conversation...Dee & Michael:Michael HateleyLotus Masteringhttp://lotusmastering.com/ Hateley on YouTube:Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star" videohttps://youtu...
2021-07-031h 12Music, Mindfulness, & MadnessIntroductions and SalutationsWe introduce ourselves and our podcast. Hello World!Links to check out related to us and our conversation...Dee & Michael:Michael HateleyLotus Masteringhttp://lotusmastering.com/ Hateley on YouTube:Extra Fancy "You Look Like a Movie Star" videohttps://youtu.be/0pE1TqlWHCkBaldyloks (Michael Hateley & John Napier)https://soundcloud.com/baldyloks-1Dee Maddenhttps://www.deemadden.com/Penal Colony “Blue 9” videohttps://youtu.be/Fes9E3ea8FYDee on S...
2021-06-231h 15
PPC Live The Podcast - The F*ck ups that led to TriumphsEP147 - Shopping Ads in 2021#ppcchat Twitter discussion that runs on Tuesdays at 5pm GMT - Led by Julie F Bacchini (@NeptuneMoon) and co host Kirk Williams (@PPCKirk)
Q1 To help any beginners here: what makes Shopping different from Search, and what are some things to keep in mind when managing Shopping Ads?
Q2 Standard vs. Smart Shopping (SSC)? In your experience, who wins and why? Any commonalities you’ve found as to when one works better than the other?
Q3 What are examples of ways SSC (smart shopping campaign) removes data from reporting, and do you think this is a problem? Why or why no...
2021-03-3142 min
The AncientsSpartacus: Life or Legend?‘I’m Spartacus!’ In the field of epic film making, the 1960 historical drama ‘Spartacus’, is legendary. Directed by Stanley Kubrick, adapted from the Howard Fast novel by Red Scare blacklisted screenwriter, Dalton Trumbo, and starring Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Peter Ustinov and Jean Simmons; it is a classic. But how much of the plot has emerged from the true story of a Thracian gladiator and slave who escaped his Roman captors and led an unsuccessful but impressive rebellion against their oppressors? How much of the film’s message was formed by the personalities involved in its creation, and the context in w...
2020-12-0347 minThe AncientsSpartacus: Life or Legend?‘I’m Spartacus!’ In the field of epic film making, the 1960 historical drama ‘Spartacus’, is legendary. Directed by Stanley Kubrick, adapted from the Howard Fast novel by Red Scare blacklisted screenwriter, Dalton Trumbo, and starring Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Peter Ustinov and Jean Simmons; it is a classic. But how much of the plot has emerged from the true story of a Thracian gladiator and slave who escaped his Roman captors and led an unsuccessful but impressive rebellion against their oppressors? How much of the film’s message was formed by the personalities involved in its creation, and the context in w...
2020-12-0347 min
Policy Forum PodCoronavirus and a state of uneaseThis week on Policy Forum Pod, we tackle key questions about the novel coronavirus outbreak – what is the virus, how are countries responding, and how do we address the spread of misinformation when public tensions are running high.The coronavirus outbreak is rapidly evolving, with new information coming to light each day. With the level of uncertainty about the disease, misinformation is also spreading fast. While orchestrating major public health responses is difficult at the best of times, how can authorities ensure the public are well informed when falsehoods are spread so easily via social media? How...
2020-02-1349 minPPC Live The Podcast - The F*ck ups that led to TriumphsEP73 - Shopping Campaigns Holiday Season#ppcchat Twitter discussion that runs on Tuesdays at 5pm GMT -
Led by Kirk Williams (@PPCKirk)
Q1 What are things in your Shopping campaigns you can (should) be doing right now to prepare for the upcoming holidays?
Q2 Are there any ways your Shopping campaigns will be different this holiday season than in previous holiday seasons? What? Why?
Q3 How do you determine additional budget for the holiday season for planning purposes (specific number examples encouraged!)?
No wrong answers here, we always need new planning ideas.
Q4 2-Part Question: How have you seen Amazon in your Shopping Campaign Auction Insights...
2019-10-2324 minPPC Live The Podcast - The F*ck ups that led to TriumphsEP43 - Shopping Ads#ppcchat Twitter discussion that runs on Tuesdays at 5pm GMT - Kirk Williams (@PPCKirk)
Q1 Do you actively manage Shopping Ads, or, are you new to Shopping and hoping to learn more in this chat?
Q2 Let's talk P12Mo Shopping Ads changes. What is new or notable that you think is worth calling out in Shopping Ads (late 2018 or upcoming 2019 changes accepted!).
Q3 Are you testing bidding automation solutions in Shopping Ads? Any takeaways or learnings to share with the class? What do you love, what do you hate about what you have tried?
Q4 In the brave new...
2019-03-0622 min
TalkingPFASEp 5 - "We are not interested in identifying things that suit Government or Community, we are interested in the truth." Prof Martyn Kirk ANU CanberraToday's important discussion is with Professor Martyn Kirk, the lead researcher of the PFAS Health Study being conducted by the Australian National University (ANU) Canberra. The study is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. We discuss, amongst many things, the ANU's research methodology, and reasons behind their study design, plus the health findings they reported in the Systematic Literature Review. Professor Kirk also discussed where more health research is required. This episode also includes a bonus five minute summary of Professor Nicholas Buckley's keynote speech that he gave at the PFAS Summit in Sydney on the 2/10/2018. Professor Buckley...
2018-10-2545 minPPC Live The Podcast - The F*ck ups that led to TriumphsEP27 - Holiday Season & PPC#PPCChat Twitter discussion that runs on Tuesdays at 5pm GMT - Led by Kirk WIlliams (@PPCKirk)
Q1 What is something you are doing differently this year than any other year to prepare for the holidays?
Q2 When do you expect to begin ramping up budget and bids for the holiday season? (or have you already?)
Q3 How do you determine additional budget for the holiday season for planning purposes (specific number examples encouraged!)? Do you have a specific process beyond “It depends”?
Q4 LEAD GEN FOLKS! How do you typically prepare for the holidays? Is this a low-point in the year...
2018-10-1740 min
PPC Live The Podcast - The F*ck ups that led to TriumphsEP6 - Conferences#ppcchat Twitter discussion that runs on Tuesdays at 5pm GMT - Led by Kirk Williams (@PPCKirk).
Q1 POLL: What (for you) is most important about PPC Conferences? Please discuss opinions, or include Other ideas in the response. Options: Food/Amenities, Speakers, Networking, Location
Q2 When attending a conference, what percentages would you assign to each of these (try to get to 100% ;) : > Be inspired > Gain specific, actionable takeaways. > Networking > other
Q3 As attendees: What is the biggest deterrent for (not) going to a PPC conference? What makes you avoid a conference? Or perhaps, why haven’t you gone to one yet?
Q4: W...
2018-05-031h 09
PPC Live The Podcast - The F*ck ups that led to TriumphsEP3 - Using PPC to market to the full funnel#ppcchat Twitter discussion that runs on Tuesdays at 5pm GMT - Led by @PPCKirk (Kirk Williams).
Here’s a quick cheat sheet:
TOFU = top of the funnel,
MOFU = middle of the funnel (really not cursing at you, I promise),
BOFU = (yup, you guessed it) bottom of the funnel.
Q1: Define what “full funnel marketing” means to you. (feel free to note synonyms for “full funnel” in your explanation). #ppcchat
Q2: Overall what score out of 10 would you give to the PPC industry as a whole (broad brush alert) in how we do tracking, managing, and educating on full funnel marketing with PPC?
Q...
2018-04-0458 min
SF MusicTech Summit XI - October 9, 2012Where Are the Credits?SF MusicTech Summit XI on October 9, 2012 in San Francisco, CA
"Where are the Credits?"
MODERATOR: Kevin Arnold, Sony Music Entertainment, EVP/Sr. Advisor, Global Digital Business
SPEAKERS:
Michael Winger - The Recording Academy, San Francisco Chapter, Exec. Dir.
Lyrics Born - Artist
Kevin Lewandowski - Discogs, CEO
Anu Kirk - Sony Network Entertainment, Director Music Service
2012-12-0744 min
SF MusicTech Summit - September 12, 2011When Should I Get Permission?SF MusicTech Summit IX on 9/12/11 in San Francisco.
Panel discussion.
MODERATOR: Anu Kirk - MOG (Vice President of Mobile Product),
Michael Robertson - MP3tunes (CEO & Founder),
Darryl Ballantyne - LyricFind (CEO),
Dave Porter - 8tracks (CEO & Founder)
2011-09-2056 min
MP3 Insider from CNETMP3 Insider 24: Discussion on Real/RhapsodyWe talk with Anu Kirk from Real/Rhapsody about their new deal with SanDisk.
2006-10-1013 min