Shows
Everything's an Argument8 - Call Out CultureMerch!
Leila Notes
Met Gala - https://www.vogue.com/tag/event/met-gala
David Notes
Cancelled Notes - https://www.glamour.com/story/a-complete-breakdown-of-the-jk-rowling-transgender-comments-controversy2025-05-111h 00
Everything's an Argument5 - The InternetMerch!
Leila's Notes
Mark Rober Tesla video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQJL3htsDyQA breakdown of the controversy https://x.com/OwenSparks_/status/1901496258780360733
David's Notes
Decade-specific styles stopped in 1999? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFLc4Okc_LQ2025-03-1958 min
Everything's an Argument4 - IsmsMerch!
Leila Notes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialism Socialismhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Marxism Marxismhttps://youtu.be/HXk-0_rETJ8?si=bMoYZsOj5SAyzPjj Pepsi Logo
David Notes
https://keydifferences.com/difference-between-capitalism-and-communism.html C&C the big two forms of government.https://bscholarly.com/forms-of-government/ Other forms of government2025-03-041h 00
Everything's an Argument3 - Who Do You Trust? - Part 1Merch!
Shownotes
Leila Notes
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/grammys-winners-2025-list/ Grammy Winners
David Notes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shFUDPqVmTg Academia is scamhttps://doge.gov/savings - DOGE savings websitehttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5o31k2jovu4nmyy219tzh/nphys4079-1.pdf?rlkey=f5y07dj0i6ob29fuq01zgkibs&e=1&st=xtv22uph&dl=0 The Letterhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Replication_crisis Replication Crisishttps://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/prescriptionsforabrokensystem/104139 Medical Field2025-02-2359 min
Everything's an Argument2 - Do It YourselfMerch!
Shownotes
Leila's Notes
(Easter Egg) Technologic - https://youtu.be/D8K90hX4PrE?si=7FbxBfK314WhaxY-Elon Salute - https://youtu.be/u9HVRf_MpGE?si=YKW8GyRDxWI5ydzu
David's Notes
Right to repair - https://towardzerowaste.org/2024/01/22/the-right-to-repair/DIY Microphone - https://youtu.be/LoQu3XXIayc?si=wS20g_kiY9MSgI8WJeff Geerling - https://www.youtube.com/@JeffGeerlingNetwork Chuck - https://www.youtube.com/@NetworkChuckJim's Garage - https://www.youtube.com/@Jims-Garage
V4V
Kevin...2025-01-301h 02
Everything's an Argument1 - Generation GapShownotes
Leila's Notes
How I perceive people by age.
Boomers- "back in my day" mentality with no real intent on learning new ways or innovating, "kids these days", don't like the internet.Gen X- supposedly "don't care" but are the loudest on the internet about "not caring", hose water, dirt, Eminem, think they are the best thing to ever exist.Millennials- Disney, the real beginning of internet culture and usage of social media, always judge their past for being "cringe" even when it was just culture at that moment...2025-01-211h 05
Everything's an Argument0 - TrailerShownotes
Coming January 2025
Everything's an Argument
An exploration of the generational difference that tear us apart and bring us together. With hosts Leila and David giving their perspective and thoughts about current events and topics that different generations have different perspectives about.2025-01-1500 min
Podcasting 2.0 in PracticeValue for ValueThe concept of value for value in the podcasting world explores how listeners who gain value from a show can return that value in the form of time, talent or treasure – or all three, which. would be nice!David and Leila Medus share their experiences and insights of listener support for their show Fun Fact Friday, and discuss the importance of communicating this model to listeners, encouraging them to contribute in ways that resonate personally, such as sending thoughtful gifts or feedback. We discuss:The value for value ethos.What is meant by ‘time, tale...2025-01-0917 min
Fun Fact Friday with Leila and DavidEpisode 207 - Birds!Merch! Bird Facts! Better Call Daddy! Episode 399 with Leila and David! Birds Aren't Real! BirdsArentReal.com!2024-11-0940 min
Better Call Daddy399. Bitcoin, Beatboxing, and Father Daughter Bonds David and Leila Medus"Life's too short to not be confident." Leila Medus
"The best time to buy bitcoin is ten years ago. The second best time is now." David Medus
In this engaging episode of the Better Call Daddy Reena Friedman Watts is joined by the dynamic daddy-daughter duo, David and Leila Medus, from the Fun Fact Friday podcast. Together, they navigate the fascinating worlds of Bitcoin, podcasting, and the unique challenges of raising a daughter in today’s world. David shares his insights into the future of podcasting with automation and value for value, while Leila offers a y...2024-10-2857 min
The Podcast Accelerator: How to Grow Your PodcastValue4Value, the Philosophy with David Medus - In & Around PodcastingIn episode 14, we discussed whether the V4V - Value4Value - model was dead, with a focus on streaming sats (Satoshis) since this is primarily what many podcasters associate V4V with.The episode stirred up quite the conversation online, with some interesting takes on the episode and points raised. So this episode sees Mark chat with David Medus on how he uses V4V beyond sats and the overall philosophy behind it.Links to interesting things from this episodeAndy Lehman on X and V4V is not just streaming satsIs Value...2024-07-2352 minIn & Around PodcastingValue4Value, the Philosophy with David MedusIn episode 14, we discussed whether the V4V - Value4Value - model was dead, with a focus on streaming sats (Satoshis) since this is primarily what many podcasters associate V4V with.The episode stirred up quite the conversation online, with some interesting takes on the episode and points raised. So this episode sees Mark chat with David Medus on how he uses V4V beyond sats and the overall philosophy behind it.Links to interesting things from this episodeAndy Lehman on X and V4V is not just streaming satsIs Value...2024-07-2352 min
The Jacked Up Review ShowRetrospect on The Matrix Film, Anime, Comics & Videogame Saga with David E. Mebus (Fun Fact Friday, Medus Pod)You want a focus on EVERYTHING related to The Matrix? You got it with exclusive guest David E. Mebus (from both Fun Fact Friday and the Medus Pod)!
A ginormous chat on the four films, the videogame tie-ins, the short-lived complimentary comic book and groundbreaking anime compilation film takes place.
We also focus on less discussed aspects, tech and other factors that get overshadowed when everyone looks back at the system hacking, body takeovers and other villainy taking place here.
Fan, non-fan or former...2024-05-242h 05
The DB Media NetworkDavid Medus of Fun Fact Friday - Why Stories and Connection Are the Key to Podcast LongevityIn this episode, Danny Brown interviews David Medus, the founder of Medus Media and host of the "Fun Fact Friday with Leila and David" podcast. David shares his background in podcasting and his passion for creating audio content. He discusses his other podcast, "MedusPod," an audio fiction anthology series featuring sci-fi, fantasy, and horror stories. David also talks about his experience with live streaming and the challenges and benefits of producing live shows. He shares the story of a dart accident from his childhood and how it shaped his perspective on life. Throughout the conversation, David emphasizes...2024-03-2833 min
MedusPodEpisode 22 - Time Enough at Last"Time Enough at Last" by Lynn Venable
A man just wants to read
Author
Lynn Venable -
Lynn Venable
Cast
D.E. Medus - Narrator -
david.medusmedia.com
Vox - Agnes -
Vox's Podcast "Complex Candor"
Music
Into the Unknown by Oddsprite2023-11-0117 min
MedusPodEpisode 21 - The Eyes Have It"There is No Such Thing as a Ghost in the Machine. Really." by Kendra Jackson
Thou shalt pay retail for toner
Author
Kendra Jackson -
Kendra Jackson on x.com
Kendra Jackson on Instagram
Kendra Jackson lives and works in Ireland. By day she crunches numbers for a living. By night (and sometimes into the early hours of the morning), she expresses her pent up creativity by crunching words instead.
Cast
Mary-Kate Ultra - Narrator -
Mary-Kate Ultra's Podcast "Homegrown Hits"
Mary-Kate Ultra's Mastodon Profile
Mary-Kate...2023-10-0413 min
MedusPodEpisode 20 - To Build A Fire"To Build A Fire" by Jack London
A man strugles to survive a harsh cold
Author
Jack London - Jack London
Cast
D.E. Medus - Narrator - david.medusmedia.com
Music
Into the Unknown by Oddsprite
Art
Art for this episode includes modified versions of:
Photo by Mohammed Abdullah on Unsplash2022-10-3042 min
MedusPodEpisode 19 - When You Find A Necklace"When You Find A Necklace" by Andrew Hughes
Follow two space marines on patrol
Author
Andrew Hughes - Andrew's Book "Between Music and the Sun" on Amazon
Cast
Rapunzaroo - Liz - Rapunzaroo/
Laurien - Susan - Bowl After Bowl
Glenda - Captain Mirimotas - Glenda's Website
Blossimingv - Elevator Voice- BlossomingV's Twitch
D.E. Medus - Narrator - david.medusmedia.com
Music
Into the Unknown by Oddsprite
Art
Art for this episode includes modified versions of:
Photo by Mike Kiev on...2022-10-1216 min
Fun Fact Friday with Leila and DavidEpisode 118 - No Episode this week!Sorry folks, we had some stuff come up and David is under the weather.2022-09-1600 min
MedusPodEpisode 18 - Household Appliances"Inventor" by James Moran
An inventor's struggle
Author
James Moran - James's Work
"Household Appliances" by Todd Wells
A young couple finds that their new home may be harboring some odd secrets.
Author
Todd Wells - Todd's Blog
Cast
Sara Gertrude - Sara's Website/
Sir Spencer - Bowl After Bowl
Larry Bleidner - That Larry Show
Gregory Foreman - IMDB Gregory Foreman
D.E. Medus - david.medusmedia.com
Music
Into the Unknown by Oddsprite
Art
Art...2022-09-1023 min
Neon Shadows: A Noir TaleChapter 22: Into the FireDusty makes a heavy decision. Anne shows what she's made of.***Want to support the show in a big way? Head to https://blunderbuststudios.supercast.com/ (https://blunderbuststudios.supercast.com/) WE SUGGEST LISTENING WITH HEADPHONES FOR MAXIMUM IMMERSION!***To help support the show head to neonshadow.com and click on the floating mug to buy us a coffee (KO-FI) Find us on facebook at facebook.com/neonshadowspodInstagram, Tiktok, Twitter etc. we are @neonshadowspod***Ultimate Backers And Sponsors For This Season:Hazem Hanana and Eric Manring***Neon Shadows: A Noir Tale Series Cast:Frank Dixon, extras- Ian KnowlesDusty Willis, Jonah Carver, e...2022-08-2322 minNeon Shadows: A Noir TaleChapter 21: Out of the Oven...Frank searches for a lead in Roderick Davis. An ambush lies in wait.***WE SUGGEST LISTENING WITH HEADPHONES FOR MAXIMUM IMMERSION!***To help support the show head to neonshadow.com and click on the floating mug to buy us a coffe (KO-FI) or go to patreon.com/neonshadowspodto become a patron and receive awesome perks!Find us on facebook at facebook.com/neonshadowspodInstagram, Tiktok, Twitter etc. we are @neonshadowspod***Ultimate Backers And Sponsors For This Season:Hazem Hanana and Eric Manring***Neon Shadows: A Noir Tale Series Cast:Frank Dixon, extras- Ian KnowlesDusty Willis, Jonah Carver, extras- Dan FaulknerLady James, C...2022-08-1527 min
MedusPodEpisode 17 - Driving Lauren Bacall"Driving Lauren Bacall" by Jaki McCarrick
A man tell a story of his brush with screen legend Lauren Bacall, and the real life drama of the friend who introduced them.
Author
Jaki McCarrick - Jaki's Blog
An edited version of this episode's story "Driving Lauren Bacall" is available in print in "Riptide: Volume 14"
Cast
Gordon Rochford - Those Conspiracy Guys Podcast
Thea Solone - Thea's CastingCall.Club Profile
D.E. Medus - david.medusmedia.com
Music
Into the Unknown by Oddsprite
Art
Art for...2022-08-1122 min
Value 4 ValueFun Fact Friday With Leila And DavidHow can you source unique content for your show from listeners?In Ep #21 we dive into Fun Fact Friday With Leila And David and see how they have implemented so many P2.0 tags, why your show doesn't need to run forever to ask for value in return, joining into their show's community and why you should seek out people who already understand v4v.Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect With Kyrin/Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/2022-05-2125 min
Up is Down PodcastEp 114: "The Way I Want You To"Greetings to the living. Just a little reminder that you're not alone out there. Ever. Anywhere. From anyone.***Executive Producers ep 114***Ryan YoungDianna Robison***Associate Exec. Producers Ep 114***Chris JeromeDavid Medus+++T H A N K Y O U A L L S O M U C H+++((((S U P P O R T THE S H O W))))https://paypal.me/frankenbones?locale.x=en_USBitCoinCash BCH: qzgwfjeu5vp634h84zzurw8kdah5j3cuxg8daq6qrk. 2021-11-091h 14
The Social Village PodcastSpaces Storyhour with Podcaster David E. MedusThis podcast is a live recording from our weekly Twitter Space which is recorded every Friday night at 9:00 PM ET.
Our guest this week was Podcaster David E. Medus as we discussed podcasting, voice acting, and finding a balance between work and family. You can check out David's websites at Medusmedia | Fun Fact Friday | MedusPod
To listen to our weekly episodes live you must be following Socialaudioguy on Twitter.
Recorded November 5th, 2021
2021-11-071h 58
MedusPodEpisode 16 - Dagon"Dagon" by H.P. Lovecraft
A prisoner of war recounts his escape and descent into madness.
Author
H.P. Lovecraft - Wikipedia
Cast
D.E. Medus - david.medusmedia.com
Music
Into the Unknown by Oddsprite
Art
Art for this episode is a modified version of:
Photo by Alexander Andrews on Unsplash2021-11-0120 min
Rare EncounterMilk SodaTurtle toes, hate boners, and a two duck day.
With special guest Medus!
Show NotesFreenode dramaFreenode IRC Staff Quit After New Owner 'Seizes' Control of Network - SlashdotA "narcissistic Trumpian wannabe korean royalty bitcoins millionaire"?
The Panic Over Freenode Isn’t Justified and Its Reaction Mostly Disproportionate | TechrightsIt's just over logos and sponsorship?
Mastodon cross-instance pollingAble Kirby: "What is the best color for rubber underwear?" - No Agenda Social
Medus: "Choose your pole!" - Ma...2021-05-271h 12Up is Down PodcastEp 91 : Polar vs Solar w/ Mario GarzaGreetings to the Living, to the farthest reaching arms of the world tree. This time on the Up Is Down Podcast my lady and I had a discussion with the fantastic Mario Garza about the prolific mythology of solar worship perhaps used as interference and subversion of an otherwise more ancient deification of Polar mythos. Mario lays out some evidence that what humans on earth regard as solar deity orthodoxy could in fact be inverted Polar worship made acceptable and common in our calendar chronology by way of holiday celebrations and misuse of linguistics. Mario has been "doing...2021-04-062h 30Up is Down PodcastEp 89 : See, De-See : Cognitive Dissonance Creations, Inc.Greetings to the Living. Enjoy this analysis of the newest big news regarding the Cov!d debacle and the leveraging of our children. The example of cognitive dissonance offered by the "experts" in this episode really couldn't be any more pure. THIS is the shape of big news these days. THIS is the best they can do. Investigate these links for yourself .New Guidance for Re-opening Schools:https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-72584a00c039546f02eceb3715063e35?utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_medium=APVideo:https://www.facebook.com/NowThisNews...2021-03-2051 min
MedusPodEpisode 14 - That Sun Never Set on Pine Falls"That Sun Never Set on Pine Falls" by Chris Capps
A strange occurrence in a small town changes their lives forever.
Author
Chris Capps - https://www.amazon.com/
Cast
D.E. Medus - david.medusmedia.com
Music
Into the Unknown by Oddsprite
Concentration by Kevin MacLeod | (Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License)2021-01-1814 min
MedusPodEpisode 13 - How Does Your Garden Grow"How Does Your Garden Grow" by Heather Santo
Flowers are extinct because of the FreakPod Fungus... or are they?
Author
Heather Santo - Instagram | Twitter
Cast
D.E. Medus - david.medusmedia.com
Charlotte Norup - Podchaser | Calling Darkness Podcast
Elijah Moore - Twitter | Imdb | Instagram
Michael Blakey - Michael-Blakey.com/vo | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Lec Zorn - IMDB
Stacey Cotham - Twitter | Discord: Changinface#7329
Art
Art for this episode is a modified version of:
Photo by Skyler Smith on Unsplash
...2020-09-2819 min
MedusPodEpisode 12 - The Salesman"The Salesman" by NK Owens
A down-and-out salesman tried to sell to a new market.
Author
NK Owens - Reddit Profile | Twitter
Cast
D.E. Medus - david.medusmedia.com
Music
Into the Unknown by Oddsprite2020-08-0316 min
MedusPodEpisode 11 - The Quest Giver / The New God"The Quest Giver" by Joe Prosit
An old man running a pawn shop gives out daring adventure to his customers. And catches some heat for it.
Author
Joe Prosit - joeprosit.com | Twitter
Cast
D.E. Medus - david.medusmedia.com
Elijah Moore - Twitter | Imdb | Instagram
Mandy Wong - Inside Fictions: Casual Magics
Michael Blakey - Michael-Blakey.com/vo | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Angelo Toledo - FacebookTwitter | Instagram
Leila Medus - FunFactFriday.com
Zhi'mari Chrisp
"The New God" by L.L. Asher
A...2020-05-2529 min
MedusPodLive - Episode 1 - A Night with Poe"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
"The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe
"Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allan Poe
Author
Edgar Allan Poe - Biography
Cast
D.E. Medus - david.medusmedia.com
Special thanks to Well Travelled Beer for hosting our first live episode.
Music
Into the Unknown by Oddsprite2020-04-2332 min
MedusPodEpisode 10 - The Lekar's Fortune"The Lekar's Fortune" by Alex Shvartsman
A Lekar, who consumes and imprisons illness inside of herself, finds something more valuable than riches.
Author
Alex Shvartsman - alexshvartsman.com
Cast
D.E. Medus - david.medusmedia.com
Art
Episode art is a modified version of Old lady's atonement flickr photo by hnt6581 shared under a Creative Commons (BY) license
Music
Into the Unknown by Oddsprite2020-04-0114 min
The Culture Quest05 - Lost in Nature - Meditations by Marcus AureliusOur brave adventurers step off of the beaten path and find themselves lost in nature. They discuss spoilers that precede movies and books like Star Wars and Harry Potter. They then have a discussion about Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (00:15:18), which they break down into six themes: Nature (00:23:41), Compassion (00:33:42), Character and Virtue (00:43:18), Training the Mind and thoughts (00:49:18), Simplicity and Essentialism (00:57:34). Once they find their place in the universe, our adventurers bravely look ahead to next episode’s adventure - American Beauty by Sam Mendes (01:10:10). Contact us! Send us questions, ideas, voice mail, criticism! Email: Cul...2019-12-291h 12
MedusPodEpisode 9 - I didn't Brew It / Paying The Tab"I didn't Brew It" by A.F. Grappin
A potion maker gets visited by the police
Author
A.F. Grappin - afgrappin.com | themeltingpotcast.com | Twitter | Facebook
Cast
D.E. Medus - david.medusmedia.com
"Paying The Tab" by Brian K. Lowe
A hunter and his prey sit down to talk.
Author
Brian K. Lowe - Website | Amazon: "The Invisible City"
Cast
D.E. Medus - david.medusmedia.com
Art
Modified version of "Whiskey Time!" by Kuba Bożanowski on f...2015-04-2515 min
MedusPodEpisode 8 - This is the Way the World Begins / Paradise"This is the Way the World Begins" by C.L. Holland
Author
C.L. Holland - Twitter | Blog | "Conversations with Dragons"
Cast
Rock Manor - Twitter | Manor House | E-Mail
"Paradise" by James Valvis
Author
James Valvis - Twitter | Amazon: "How to Say Goodbye"
Cast
D.E. Medus - david.medusmedia.com
Music
Into the Unknown by Oddsprite
Special thanks
I would like to thank our producers - Jay Wolf and Andy Holman2015-03-0617 min
MedusPodEpisode 5 - Dead Guy Walking"Dead Guy Walking" by Brian K. Lowe
Author
Brian K. Lowe - Website | Amazon: "The Invisible City"
Cast
D.E. Medus - david.medusmedia.com
Billy Kingsley - billykingsley.com | Twitter
Lauren Burwell - Librivox
Elijah Bob Moore - YouTube | Twitter
Music
"Whiskey on the Mississippi" by Kevin MacLeod | (Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License)
Links of interest
Comatose Podcast
The Once and Future Nerd
Art
Modified version of "old cowboy" by arileu on flickr.com2015-01-0218 min
MedusPodMedusPod Christmas 2014 - A Visit from St. NicholasChristmas 2014
"A Visit from St. Nicholas"by Clement Cla rk Moore
Cast
D.E. Medus - david.medusmedia.com
Music
A Symphonic Metal Tribute To Christmas by The L-Train | Creative Commons Licence
Sushimar0 - Christmas bass by OfficialSushimar0 | Creative Commons Licence
Deviation - Carol Of The Bells by Deviation | Creative Commons Licence
All I Want For Christmas by lioninthemane | Creative Commons Licence
Christmas Time Is Here by Vince Guaraldi - December 2013 by foundring | Creative Commons Licence
"Wish Background" by Kevin MacLeod | (Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0...2014-12-2425 min
MedusPodEpisode 4 - The Lady Electric / Off-Campus Housing“The Lady Electric” by Gary B. Philiips
Author
Gary B. Philiips - Twitter
Cast
NewRasputin - newrasputin.com
"Off-Campus Housing" by Holly Schofield
Originally published in AE: The Canadian Science Fiction Review, July 2013 and is Copyrighted by Holly Schofield
Author
Holly Schofield - Website
Cast
D.E. Medus - david.medusmedia.com
Art
Modified version of sooc, not so sure.. by KaylaKandzorra on flickr2014-12-0515 min
MedusPodEpisode 2 - A One Sided Argument“A One Sided Argument” by Alex Shvartsman
Author
Alex Shvartsman - alexshvartsman.com | Amazon
Cast
D.E. Medus - david.medusmedia.com
Art
D.E. Medus - david.medusmedia.com
With special thanks to reddit user wags_01 for the original picture
Music
"Echoes of Time v2" by Kevin MacLeod | (Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License)2014-11-1708 min
MedusPodEpisode 1 - The Shape of Things to Come / The Apothecary's Assistant“The Shape of Things to Come” by Alex Beyman
Author
Alex Beyman - Amazon
Cast
Edoardo Camponeschi - menestrandise.com | YouTube
“The Apothecary's Assistant” by D.E. Medus
Author
D.E. Medus - david.medusmedia.com
Cast
Carla Doak - Soundcloud | magic106.com
D.E. Medus - david.medusmedia.com
Art
Giovani Kososki - DeviantArt Link2014-10-3139 min