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Publishing DisruptedWhat Does a "Bestselling Book" Mean Anymore?In the shifting landscape of book publishing today, how helpful is the "bestselling book" stamp of approval? As authors face increasingly challenging obstacles to recognition (and sales), is bestseller status a shortcut to fame and fortune? Or is that prize even worth it? Come along as we discuss:New York Times list is not just based on most copies sold.USA Today lists 150 titles without discrimination of type or category.Amazon's velocity-based algorithm is too easy to game. BookScan sales data tracks legitimate sales but is unavailable for mo...
2025-08-2049 minPublishing DisruptedWhy Reading Is Fun (and Sexy)In this wide-ranging conversation, Mick and David dive into their personal reading habits as men, as book-lovers, and as supporters of great independent publishing. They explore their current reads—from Austrian history and Michigan ghost ships to literary fiction and classics like The Little Prince—discussing how reading can serve as both intellectual pursuit and spiritual practice.They examine the stereotype that "men don't read" (spoiler: they definitely do), and share their preferences for physical books over screens, not just because it's "sexier" (according to a recent NYT headline), but because it takes us "out of ourselves" in w...
2025-08-0750 min
Building Local PowerWhy Clean Energy Is Not Enough: John Farrell on Lessons from David MorrisWhen ILSR co-founder David Morris published his pamphlet The Dawning of Solar Cells in 1975, nearly the only people using solar power were those in the Apollo program at NASA. Yet David saw decades into the future as he laid out a vision for community control and local ownership of a solar power system that was better for the climate and kept much more money in local economies than utility monopolies ever would. In many ways, says ILSR co-director and leader of the Energy Democracy Initiative, John Farrell, the world is still catching up with things David Morris wrote 50 years ago.
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2025-07-2426 min
Building Local PowerWhy Clean Energy Is Not Enough: John Farrell on Lessons from David MorrisWhen ILSR co-founder David Morris published his pamphlet The Dawning of Solar Cells in 1975, nearly the only people using solar power were those in the Apollo program at NASA. Yet David saw decades into the future as he laid out a vision for community control and local ownership of a solar power system that was better for the climate and kept much more money in local economies than utility monopolies ever would. In many ways, says ILSR co-director and leader of the Energy Democracy Initiative, John Farrell, the world is still catching up with things David Morris wrote 50 years ago.
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2025-07-2426 minPublishing DisruptedThe Mainstream Is Dead. Long Live Unique Tribes!The publishing industry isn’t just changing—it’s completely fragmenting. In our latest episode, we talked about why two former Christian publishing professionals (Mick Silva and David Morris), have shifted so strongly toward a new model of authors aiming not for everyone, but for the readers that specifically fit them. Based on Kevin Kelly’s “1,000 True Fans“ concept, this episode, as usual, gave us plenty to discuss. Why a massive reach isn't necessary anymore to succeed as an author Why you need to be able to define your specific audience in a sentence How to start finding those "1000 true f...
2025-07-2339 minBuilding Local PowerThe Problems You Can Solve: Stacy Mitchell on David Morris’s LegacyOn this week's episode of Building Local Power, we continue our series honoring ILSR's co-founder David Morris, who passed away in June. One way to measure the impact of someone's work is to measure their influence on those they mentored. And if you ask Stacy Mitchell, the word "influence" isn't even sufficient for what she learned from David Morris. Hired into an entry-level position at ILSR by David Morris in 1997, Mitchell now leads the Independent Business Initiative and co-directs the entire organization. Her time working with Morris led to a long and distinguished career at ILSR and in the broader...
2025-07-1526 minBuilding Local PowerThe Problems You Can Solve: Stacy Mitchell on David Morris’s LegacyOn this week's episode of Building Local Power, we continue our series honoring ILSR's co-founder David Morris, who passed away in June. One way to measure the impact of someone's work is to measure their influence on those they mentored. And if you ask Stacy Mitchell, the word "influence" isn't even sufficient for what she learned from David Morris. Hired into an entry-level position at ILSR by David Morris in 1997, Mitchell now leads the Independent Business Initiative and co-directs the entire organization. Her time working with Morris led to a long and distinguished career at ILSR and in the broader...
2025-07-1526 minPublishing DisruptedMore Than a Book Deal: Cara Meredith on Faithful Writing in a Changing IndustryIn this episode of Publishing Disrupted, co-hosts Mick Silva and David Morris sit down with their first-ever guest, author Cara Meredith, for an honest and layered conversation about life as a working writer navigating faith, publishing, and purpose.Cara is the author of the new book Church Camp: Bad Skits, Cry Night, and How White Evangelicalism Betrayed a Generation, a memoir-meets-cultural-critique that examines how white evangelical institutions shaped—and in many cases harmed—a generation.Together, we unpack what it really means to pursue writing as vocation, the spiritual and...
2025-07-1058 minBuilding Local PowerWhat Cities Can Do: Remembering David MorrisHere at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, we recently received some shocking news as we learned of the sudden passing of our beloved co-founder, David Morris. A giant in the antimonopoly field, an innovative thinker ahead of his time, and a crucial mentor to so many of us here at ILSR, David will be missed. I imagine I wasn’t alone in diving into ILSR’s archives to understand and revisit David’s work and legacy in the wake of his death. Reading David’s work from the last 50 years reminded me just how much he deeply understood about building local po...
2025-07-0333 minBuilding Local PowerWhat Cities Can Do: Remembering David MorrisHere at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, we recently received some shocking news as we learned of the sudden passing of our beloved co-founder, David Morris. A giant in the antimonopoly field, an innovative thinker ahead of his time, and a crucial mentor to so many of us here at ILSR, David will be missed. I imagine I wasn’t alone in diving into ILSR’s archives to understand and revisit David’s work and legacy in the wake of his death. Reading David’s work from the last 50 years reminded me just how much he deeply understood about building local po...
2025-07-0333 minPublishing DisruptedHow to Develop Your Authentic Voice and Give Readers What They WantIn this fifth episode, we get into another fundamental shift in the publishing world: book development. The old playbook of “authority from on high” is dead. Long live the authentic voice!There's the three elements of book proposals: platform (your ability to reach readers), concept (a current, but time-honored topic), and craft (your “method” and ability to deliver the goods). But the craft must now derive primarily from an authentic voice emerging from your personal process, rather than from presumed or external authority.Which helps explain why “for the Bible tells me so” doesn’t work so well a...
2025-06-2540 minPublishing DisruptedAuthor Marketing Should Be Disruptive (or at least not suck)Everyone knows the worst part about selling books is the selling part. That darned author-marketing! So in this episode, we break down a recent post by popular author-marketing guru, Dan Blank, and discuss the difference between being "intentional" and being *integrative*--replacing the agenda-driven drudgery with some creative fun while generating interest in your books.You really can find and craft your authentic voice in today's online world!Also, David has some takeaways from the Independent Booksellers Association conference, and gets a bit personal about my social media posts, as examples of creative marketing that...
2025-06-1139 minPublishing DisruptedNavigating the New Publishing Maze"Do I need an editor?" "Is my book any good?" "Do I need an agent?" These have been the common questions of hopeful writers for generations. But these days, looking to navigate the ever-shifting landscape of publishing is far more complex. In this conversation, we pull back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes in book publishing, and offer some honest insight and guidance about what authors need to succeed, regardless of whether they're publishing conventionally or going independent.Whether you're pursuing traditional or independent publishing, in this episode we aimed to help answer the...
2025-06-0335 minPublishing DisruptedDo Big Profit-Driven Publishers Produce a Positive Predicament?Even our AI assistant had trouble titling this one! But in this second episode, Mick and David picked up their discussion of the major factors disrupting modern publishing, hitting some highlights: Big mergers and their impact on book acquisitionsHow authors (and small publishers) can deal with truncated selling cycles Why publishing has become so much more dependent on author publicityand How personal stories (memoirs & author-centered nonfiction) are making a comebackWe close out with some hope that cultural conversations can take center stage in small grassroots publishing again, as the shifting landscape grows ever more diverse...come al...
2025-05-1442 minPublishing DisruptedWelcome to the DisruptionA new podcast from two "former book industry experts." Editor Mick Silva and publisher and literary agent David Morris cover all manner of things for professional authors trying to navigate the ever-changing publishing landscape. In this first episode, we introduce some bigger questions: Why books still matter Can you make money at "creative expression?"Is being "indy" better than being corporate? Can authors find more fun and less frustration?David also shared a bit about the biggest disruptor--digital publishing--and what it means for authors. Publishing Disrupted is at PublishingDisrupted.substack.com Mick...
2025-04-2926 min
Fave Five From FansCDWJR Ep023 Fringe (with David Morris)In this week's episode of "Complete Disarray With Jamie Ray,” we welcome David Morris from Double Windsor Knot Photography for an in-depth exploration of the cult classic sci-fi series "Fringe." Morris, known for his keen visual analysis and pop culture insights, joins via Zoom to unpack the show's intricate narrative, groundbreaking scientific concepts, and lasting impact on television storytelling.The conversation promises to delve into the series' unique blend of episodic mysteries and overarching mythology, exploring how "Fringe" challenged traditional science fiction storytelling. Morris will likely discuss the show's innovative approach to parallel universes, fringe science, and th...
2025-03-251h 22
The Murder Police PodcastMurdered in Their Home: The Brutal Killing of Edwin & Bessie Morris | Part 1 of 3Send us a textThe quiet town of Gray Hawk, Kentucky had one stoplight in the entire county. Nobody locked their doors. Everyone knew everyone. It was here that Edwin and Bessie Morris built their life, running the local grocery store, post office, and gas station. Their grandson Mark Morris remembers them as pillars of the community - hardworking people who helped neighbors who couldn't afford groceries and kept "cold cash" hidden in styrofoam cups in the freezer.When Mark's father made his routine morning check-in on his parents in June 1985, he discovered a scene...
2025-03-1131 min
AcquiredTSMC Founder Morris ChangWe flew to Taiwan to interview TSMC Founder Morris Chang in a rare English interview. In fact, the last long-form video interview we could find was 17 years ago at the Computer History Museum… conducted by the one-and-only Jensen Huang! This episode came about after asking ourselves a version of the Jeff Bezos “regret minimization” question: what conversations would we most regret not having if the chance passed Acquired by? Dr. Chang was number one on our list, and thanks to a little help from Jensen himself, we’re so happy to make it happen.Dr. Chang shares t...
2025-01-272h 54
Zero Limits PodcastEp. 196 David Wynne NSW Police K9 UnitSend us a text however note we cannot reply through these means. Please message the instagram or email if you are wanting a response. On today's Zero Limits Podcast I chat with David Wynne NSW Police K9 Unit.David joined NSW Police February 1998 as a 19yr old and spent a total of 23 years on the force. Quickly into his career David moved into the proactive crime team and then was offered a position in Child Protection Unit where he spent two years forming investigations on some of the most disgusting crimes against children.Moving...
2024-12-162h 50
The KBB Unstoppable Business Owner Podcast (UBO)24. What Does 2025 Hold For The KBB Retail Market? With David MorrisSend us a textIn this episode of The KBB Unstoppable Business Owner Podcast, host Kevin D Bannister sits down with David Morris, Sales Director for MHK UK, to discuss the evolving landscape of the kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom (KBB) retail market. David shares his insights from over 48 years in the industry, including the rising importance of digital marketing, the value of buying groups, and strategies for staying competitive in 2025.Discover how MHK supports independent retailers with innovative tools like AI-enhanced customer engagement and tailored financial plans. Plus, learn actionable tips to future-proof y...
2024-11-2542 min
The Macademia NutsEpisode 0085: Lindsey attempts to watch all the scary moviesLindsey is watching scary movies, and David has opinions. All of the Nuts have opinions about Halloween costumes, with much reflecting on childhood memories and current trends. Lindsey and Alec have cute kids in cute Halloween costumes. As always, somehow food becomes a topic of conversation, and Alec drags Lindsey and David into a conversation about America's Got Talent (AGT), and the implications of winning such competitions. They explore the evolution of entertainment choices, particularly in the context of streaming services, and reflect on parenting in the digital age, highlighting the challenges and changes in how children engage with...
2024-11-251h 04The Macademia NutsEpisode 0084: Alabama football and other disastersIn this episode, the Nuts discuss their experiences with Hurricane Helene, the impact of natural disasters on communities, and the misinformation that often arises in the aftermath. They explore the role of media in disaster response, the prevalence of conspiracy theories, and the psychological effects of chaos and uncertainty. The conversation shifts towards sports, highlighting the unpredictability of both natural events and athletic competitions. Lindsey has issues with her alma mater and Vanderbilt. She takes solace in the fact that she will be attending the Eras tour. David and Alec are indifferent. Lindsey shares her experiences with iconic horror...
2024-10-161h 14
The Knowledge with David Elikwu117. Leadership, Flexibility, and the Myth of Perfection with David MorrisDavid speaks with David Morris, Chief Operating Officer at NeoInsulation. As President & COO, he drives the success of NeoInsulation’s business operations, overseeing sales, field operations, and manufacturing. Under his direction, NeoInsulation has transformed from a niche product company into a top-tier manufacturing and field service provider.They talked about:🌟 The importance of focusing on excellence over long-term goals🔄 The power of versatility in leadership🌐 The freedom of being a generalist🛤️ The benefits of a non-linear career path⚖️ The freedom of choice vs. the burden of decision🌈 Why perfectio...
2024-09-1933 minThe Macademia NutsEpisode 0083: Michelin Stars and Social Media Check FraudThis week’s show is as focused as usual, with conversations covering the TV show Black Sails, the depiction of pirates in media, childhood memories of camping, Reese's chocolate and peanut butter snacks, and the Michelin Guide. Alec is excited about the Michelin Guide’s arrival in Texas, and Lindsey and David learn things about the guide they never knew they didn’t know. The conversation turns to a recent social media trend where influencers encouraged people to commit check fraud at Chase Bank. The lack of financial education and the power of social media influencers are highlighted.
2024-09-1758 min
This Is Not Church PodcastLake Drive: A Conversation With David MorrisThis Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Better Living Through Literature: How Books Change Lives And (Sometimes) History By Robin Bates. Published by Quoir and available on August 20, 2024In this episode we chat with David MorrisDavid Morris is a long-time student of the personal journey of faith in the United States, the publisher at Lake Drive Books, a literary agent at Hyponymous Literary, and an author. After nearly 30 years of experience, including as a vice president and publisher with HarperCollins, his philosophy is to create focus among spiritually innovative authors and apply his experience in any way they...
2024-08-121h 02The Macademia NutsEpisode 0078: Fast-Forwarding the Saucy Scenes in BridgertonJustin Timberlake got a DUI, and Alec depended on very questionable sources on X for information about the arrest. Bridgerton season three was watched by all, and Lindsey was disappointed by the amount of saucy scenes, while Alec admitted he fast-forwards those. David and Lindsey are excited for ‘House of the Dragon’, though bracing themselves for potential letdowns, and Alec and Lindsey ate some crow for predicting a disappointing box office for 'Inside Out 2,’ which they both viewed in the theater with family, fueling its opening weekend success. Other conversations include Canadian sports and bacon, actor Glenn Powell and whethe...
2024-06-261h 25The Macademia NutsEpisode 0077: Rate My Macademia Nut and Summer Box Office PredictionsThe conversation revolves around the topic of end-of-year evaluations for academics, focusing on the anxiety and impact of student evaluations of teaching. David reads Lindsey her Rate-My-Professor reviews, and it gets awkward. Beyond professor stuff, the conversation covers a range of topics including teaching styles, late work policies, women's sports, Eminem's new single, and the Cybertruck. Finally, the Nuts discuss the potential for upcoming movie releases to succeed or fail in the current theatrical release market.
2024-06-251h 18The Macademia NutsEpisode 0075: Horse Petting at the Kentucky Derby, Live on NetflixLindsey scratched an item off of her bucket list as she attended the Kentucky Derby last week, and David and Alec have lots of questions. Based on Lindsey’s experience and the recent Roast of Tom Brady broadcast live on Netflix, the Nuts discuss the possibility of Netflix entering the live sports streaming market. The potential of different sports markets and the challenges of Netflix’s model lead the conversation. David and Alec debate the merits of the recently released Jerry Seinfeld film Unfrosted, Lindsey apologizes to every single science fiction fandom, and the Nuts discuss their plans for an u...
2024-05-161h 19The Macademia NutsEpisode 0073: We’ve Got the Indiana FeverThe end of the semester approaches, and the Nuts have work to do. This week’s conversation begins with a collective discussion of the Amazon Prime documentary Red, White, and Wasted, which chronicles a low-income Florida family obsessed with mudding. Media discussions include the new Fallout series and the new Civil War movie. Baby Boomers are not okay, as the broadcast of Billy Joel’s concert on CBS was cut off too soon. A discussion of baby boomers hatred of self-checkout leads to the shocking revelation that both David and Lindsey shop for groceries in-store. Finally, the Nuts discuss Cait...
2024-05-011h 16The Macademia NutsEpisode 0072: The One Where David Snacks and Lindsey's See TimeBeyoncé has dropped her much anticipated album Cowboy Carter, and the Nuts wonder if this will finally net her the album of the year Grammy. Of course not all country fans agree, and the nuts discuss the origins and media systems that produce loyalty in the country genre. A discussion of influencer culture, and the modern impetus to sell to the highest bidder, makes the Nuts nostalgic for the grunge era. Somehow this leads to a discussion of the best Star Wars movie, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Amy Winehouse desert island scenarios, and Lindsey’s life with synesthesia.
2024-04-221h 17The Macademia NutsEpisode 0069: Madame Web and Stanley CupsDavid saw the Sony “Spiderverse” movie Madame Web so you don’t have to. It is as bad as you’ve heard. The Nuts discuss the new X-Men ‘97 series and David’s subsequent watching of the original X-Men series. A discussion of the popularity of Stanley cups leads to a discussion of marketing and viral trends, and how Alec was mocked for his Member’s Only jacket in middle school. The Nuts extensively discuss home entertainment technology, including trends in media tech. It’s not as boring as you think. Finally, Lindsey builds a greenhouse.
2024-02-281h 15The Macademia NutsEpisode 0067: The Grammys and Other American NightmaresThe Nuts have a spoiler-filled discussion of the Netflix true-crime documentary American Nightmare. Also, somehow David was unaware that there have been multiple seasons of the broadcast television show The Conners. The Nuts discuss the Grammys, including Taylor Swift and Beyonce. David has a favorite Taylor Swift album. Finally, the Nuts discuss people walking around with Apple Vision Pro.
2024-02-141h 04The Macademia NutsEpisode 0065: Video Games, Peacock, and Amy Winehouse vs. Taylor SwiftAlec is very proud of his recent video game conquests on his new Nintendo Switch; however, Lindsey has no idea about any of it, and David doesn’t play Switch that much. The Nuts discuss the history of the gender divide in video gaming. Other topics include NBC’s decision to broadcast an NFL playoff game on their streaming platform Peacock, the Emmy Awards, and whether Lindsey would choose to save Amy Winehouse or Taylor Swift. Finally, the Nuts pay tribute to the end of Letterkenny, the end of Nick Saban, and the end of Jason Kelce’s footba...
2024-01-231h 08The Macademia NutsEpisode 0064: A Whole Lot of Bad Viewing - We Watch So You Don’t Have ToFrom good to disturbing, the Nuts watched the worst (and best) so you don’t have to - unless you want to. Lindsey and David discuss the good movie that is also disturbing, Saltburn, and they convince Alec not to watch it. Alec and David don’t have to work very hard to convince Lindsey not to watch Rebel Moon, which some people out there actually enjoyed, apparently. Alec proposes his u-shaped model of movie badness and enjoyability. Other debates on bad media include college football bowls and this year’s Golden Globes.
2024-01-161h 11The Macademia NutsEpisode 0061: We Watched Love Has Won So You Don’t Have To.David and Lindsey watched the Love Has Won documentary on HBO Max, and it has taken over their lives. They discuss the documentary, its shocking subject matter, and why Alec shouldn’t watch it. The Nuts then discuss cognitive dissonance and why people stay in cults, as well as how they could form their own cult. Other topics include college football, Thanksgiving horror, the Eras Tour on streaming, and the failure of F1 in Vegas. Finally and appropriately, the Nuts discuss Karens.
2023-12-151h 29The Macademia NutsEpisode 0060: Hollywood Is Back in Business, but the MCU Is NotOf course, the Nuts are excited about Thanksgiving Break, and they have strong opinions about last-minute class meeting times. The main conversation covers the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike, and what it means for the future of streaming. David and Alec went to see The Marvels so you don’t have to. The Nuts try to figure out where the MCU goes from here (the answer may be Deadpool). The rest of the conversation focuses on Letterkenny, Shorsey, hockey, and Canadian comedies, eh.
2023-11-171h 01The Macademia NutsEpisode 0059: It’s Lindsey, B*@#h!Lindsey has read the Britney Spears biography, and David and Alec need the scoop. The Nuts then wrap up October by discussing The Exorcist and Monster Squad, which leads to a discussion of favorite movies the Nuts missed in the theaters - Lindsey and Alec discover they both have an appreciation for Kingdom of Heaven. Other topics include Marvel’s box office panic over The Marvels, the success of Five Nights at Freddie’s, and the entrepreneurship of Matthew Lillard. Finally, the Nuts discuss how the current media environment has left Hollywood with many unanswered questions when it comes to r...
2023-11-161h 16The Macademia NutsEpisode 0058: The Spooky Halloween Episode of Scary Movies and Paw PatrolNot only is Lindsey’s no-movie-theater streak broken, but this weekend she took her daughters to their very first movie in the theater. David and Alec interrogate her about the experience, and the Nuts discuss their first movie theater experiences (as well as what movies are appropriate for kids). The highlight of this week’s spooky Halloween episode is a discussion of scary movies, why we like them, and their enduring box office success. The episode ends with the revelation of pending Halloween costumes.
2023-11-141h 06The Macademia NutsEpisode 0056: Buzz Lightyear and Taylor Swift Are in the Same UniverseThe Nuts begin this week’s podcast with a debate about which was a better outreach for the NFL: the game played in London, the Toy Story broadcast, or the Swift/Kelce relationship. Other debates include Mark Rober vs. Bill Nye as the greatest kids science host, superhero fatigue, and Halloween costumes. David leads the group in a game of guess-the-movie based on quirky taglines, Alec has a theory about the Toy Story universe’s timeline, and all three nuts think about how often they consider the Roman Empire.
2023-10-111h 14The Macademia NutsEpisode 0055: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and Other Parasocial RelationshipsThis week’s hot story is the potential relationship between Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce, dubbed “Traylor.” The Nuts discuss the gossip, the social metrics, the ratings, and the lonely lives of superstars. Alec and Lindsey make bold predictions about the length of the relationship. Other topics include Cameo, comic cons, and the price of interacting with a celebrity, other parasocial interactions, and the rise of creators on video apps. Finally, Lindsey and Alec introduce David to Blippi.
2023-10-021h 21The Macademia NutsEpisode 0054: Celebrity apologies and the Cocaine Animal Cinematic UniverseThe Nuts discuss recent celebrity apologies from Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, and Drew Barrymore as well as the ongoing Hollywood writer’s strike. They then imagine a shared cinematic universe of animals on cocaine. Finally, Alec encourages David and Lindsey to subject themselves to the 80s Disney 3D attraction film Captain Eo starring Michael Jackson. Other topics include college football and physiometric measurement in research.
2023-09-281h 20The Macademia NutsEpisode 0053: Charter Spectrum, Disney, and Live Bears on CampusWith the weather-induced difficulties at the Blue Ridge Rock Festival, the Nuts discuss whether the culprit in outdoor festival drama is God or capitalism. Speaking of capitalism, the Nuts discuss the tense negotiations between Disney and cable provider Charter Spectrum, and what this portends for the future of television. On a related note, the Nuts have difficulty recognizing current network television shows. Other discussions include David’s affinity for Tool and Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Vegas residencies, and live mascots at universities.
2023-09-181h 23The Macademia NutsEpisode 0052: Taylor Swift and Burning ManBurning Man turned into a watery mess, and the Nuts have strong opinions. Specifically, David and Linsey are committed to attending Fyre Fest II for reasons only they can explain. In other concert news, the Nuts extensively discuss Taylor Swift’s concert strategy and upcoming concert film. The Nuts discuss concert films, in general, including Alec’s love for U2 and David’s love for Tool. Finally, viewing discussions focus on Ahsoka, One Piece, and the Netflix success of Suits, which has implications for the future of content creation and the various Hollywood strikes. Also, David tells a joke.
2023-09-061h 15The Macademia NutsEpisode 0050: 50th Episode Extravaganza with Oppenheimer and The BearIt’s the Macademia Nuts’ 50th Episode Extravaganza! To celebrate, Alec pitches a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles spinoff podcast idea that is promptly rejected by his colleagues. In turn, David plans an adventure to see Oppenheimer in IMAX. The Nuts discuss the difference between actual 70mm IMAX screens and the “Liemax” format used in most theaters. A planned battle about the show The Bear turns out to be a huge disappointment, especially compared to the current union battle taking place in Hollywood over streaming channels and money. The Nuts discuss. Also, everyone is excited about Deadpool 3.
2023-08-301h 09
The Ingenium Books Podcast: Author. Publisher. Changemaker.Empowering Authors Through Sales Data Insights with Publisher David MorrisJoin us as David Morris, an independent publisher, shares his insights on the importance of understanding sales data and effectively communicating it to authors. But what happens when an author receives unexpected sales feedback that leaves them questioning their future in the industry? Find out in this episode of The Ingenium Books Podcast."In this small publishing environment, you have the opportunity to fix things. You can create a new model. You can work more quickly. I can pass more money on to authors. I can give far more attention to authors." - David Morris
2023-08-2435 min
EdVantage with David YoungTop 5 School Finance Strategies, Structures, and Approaches with David MorrisIf I said that I could identify your priorities and goals by looking at your budget, would you believe me? As educational leaders, we have to take strategic, purposeful action in order for our efforts to have the greatest impact - and that includes how we manage our funding. CKEC Associate Director and school finance expert David Morris joins the podcast today to share his Top 5 "can't miss" finance strategies for school principals.
2023-08-2254 minThe Macademia NutsEpisode 0048: The Titanic Sub, Pixar, and Other TragediesA submarine imploded on the way to the Titanic, and the Nuts have thoughts. Alec’s Yellowstone journey has started, and he’s self-reflective, David and Lindsey don’t like sad Pixar movies - so, all of them - and the Nuts discuss actors who are indistinguishable from their iconic characters. Alec compares media addiction to travel sports, and the Nuts begin a conversation about Shiny Happy People.
2023-07-141h 30The Macademia NutsEpisode 0047: Tom Hanks is OverratedThis week’s conversation starts with a skeptical discussion of the newly announced Apple Vision. The Nuts are not pleased with the price point. However, the Nuts are pleased with the upcoming Wes Anderson movie, Asteroid City. The Nuts discuss their favorite Wes Anderson movies. Somehow this leads to a discussion of controversial picks for overrated actors. Watch out, Seth Rogen and Tom Hanks. David is coming for you. The conversation ends with a brief discussion of the controversial LIV/PGA merger.
2023-06-221h 20
Big Blue Kickoff Live | New York GiantsBig Blue Kickoff Live 6/16 | David Morris and Defensive Over UndersJohn Schmeelk and Paul Dottino chat with Daniel Jones off season quarterback coach, David Morris, to highlight where Daniel has worked to improve his game since he's entered the league. Then the guys give their defensive predictions for the 2023 Giants season. SUBSCRIBE NOW: Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | iHeartRadio :00 - David Morris talks Daniel Jones 30:45 - Defensive Over UndersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-06-1654 minThe Macademia NutsEpisode 0045: Cryptozoology and the Cleopatra ControversyAs is typical, the Nuts talk about food. Specifically, they discuss how channels like the Food Network are necessarily focused on sight over flavor and smell, and what this means for foodie culture. A discussion of Silo turns to the series Lost and J.J. Abrams’ “mystery box.” Alec confuses David and Lindsey by saying “The Beef” when he means “The Bear.” The nuts discuss the controversy over the Netflix documentary on Cleopatra, and whether or not Netflix’s docuseries are effective. Finally, Lindsey wants to be interviewed in a Big Foot documentary.
2023-05-251h 10The Macademia NutsEpisode 0043: Spoiled BeefThis week, the Nuts begin with a discussion of prominent media industry layoffs, most notably the firing of top-rated host Tucker Carlson by Fox News. David speculates about a connection between the firing and the settled Dominion lawsuit. From media beef to television beef, the Nuts spend the rest of the episode discussing the Netflix series Beef. Theories, criticisms, and shock are all expressed during the spoiler-filled discussion. SPOILER ALERT!
2023-05-031h 16The Macademia NutsEpisode 0042: Super Macademia Nuts Bros.The Macademia Nuts are back at full capacity, and they are eager to discuss the end of the semester and the seasonal nature of professor life. Alec went to see the Super Mario Bros. movie, and much ado is made about the movie and the future of the franchise in entertainment. David wants Alec to see the new Evil Dead movie, and the Nuts are excited to finally catch up on many new television offerings when the semester draws to a close.
2023-05-0258 minThe Macademia NutsEpisode 0041: Just the Two of Us or the Last of UsThis week, two Nuts begin with a discussion of travel and the benefits of academia. David and Lindsey chat about the entertainment industry pay gap. David speculates about the plot of the new Barbie movie. Excitement breaks out when the conversation turns to the characters in the HBO hit show Succession. A trip down AEJMC memory lane leaves Lindsey and David questioning their career choices.
2023-05-0157 minThe Macademia NutsEpisode 0040: Can you outlast this episode about Outlast?Sans Lindsey, David, and Alec plow ahead with an episode-long conversation about the Netflix survival series, Outlast. The discussion focuses on the series’ villains and the limits of extrapolating reality show behaviors to the real world. Throw in a little bit of psychology, a lot of reality television production techniques, and some media theory, and somehow this conversation became a complete episode. SPOILER ALERT: We pretty much ruin Outlast if you haven’t seen it.
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Community Association Car Chat113 with Brett Morris Cofounder at PerceptionPredict AIWhat if you could enhance your community association management hiring process with data-driven solutions?Meet Brett Morris, the Cofounder at PerceptionPredict AI. Bret will introduce us to their groundbreaking prediction modeling technology for community association management companies.We'll be discussing how PerceptionPredict AI works with management companies, the science behind prediction modeling, and the benefits of collecting and analyzing data for community association management companies and their managers.Brett will also be sharing insights on how to set up and run a prediction model and how to get started with the PerceptionPredict AI...
2023-03-2712 minThe Macademia NutsEpisode 0038: If You Think Streaming is in Trouble, You Should See the OscarsSpring Break keeps Lindsey from joining the podcast, and so David and Alec are forced to discuss Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Is Marvel struggling to find its footing managing its streaming strategy? This leads to a larger discussion of Disney’s streaming strategy with so many fractured offerings. Finally, the Nuts dive into this year’s Oscars, with much discussion of the failing broadcast and the future of not only the Oscars, but also cinema in general.
2023-03-201h 24The Macademia NutsEpisode 0037: Alec Lost to the WoodsSpring Break has Alec on a camping trip, so David and Lindsey discuss one of Lindsey’s upcoming research projects and what all they have been watching. Joking over Alec’s Glamping spills over into a review of the jungle landscape that is Lindsey’s campus office. Discourse over Lindsey’s research project digresses to comfort watching picks. David trying to explain the highs and lows of the MCU to Lindsey.
2023-03-171h 02The Macademia NutsEpisode 0035: You’re on Mute and Other COVID-19 InnovationsThis week, Alec and David are forced to record sans Lindsey due to Lindsey’s service commitments, though Alec makes an accusation involving Mardi Gras. This leads to a discussion of class attendance policies and changes to the classroom after COVID-19. The Nuts dissect how Zoom was able to become the dominant streaming meeting brand over Skype. The weekly media consumption discussion focuses on Only Murders in the Building and the new golf docuseries Full Swing. Is it propaganda or something else?
2023-03-011h 18The Macademia NutsEpisode 0034: The Big Game and Other Trademarks We Can’t Say By Name.The NFL championship was this week, and without fail the Macademia Nuts have opinions. Everything was fair game, including the halftime show, the game itself, and – of course – the commercials. The Nuts imagine who would be involved in the greatest halftime show ever. David argues Alec’s and Lindsey’s tastes when recommending the series Legend of Vox Machina. A discussion of the fate of Rick and Morty turns into a more serious discussion of abuse in Hollywood. Finally, the Nuts brainstorm what they’re going to do when Mickey Mouse becomes public domain after discussing the internet trolls' hot takes.
2023-02-211h 08The Macademia NutsEpisode 0033: Controversies in Oscar Nominations, AMC Ticket Prices, and Hot DogsThis week, the Nuts talk about the Oscar nomination controversy surrounding Andrea Riseborough, which leads to a larger conversation about how technology rules typically trail technology innovation. David watched the much-maligned series Velma so the rest of us don’t have to. Other topics include the streaming show Poker Face, streaming movies You People and Vengeance, and the debate over whether or not a hot dog is a sandwich. The Nuts end the episode by discussing AMC’s decision to introduce tiered pricing in its theaters. Also, Alec may or may not eat pigeons.
2023-02-101h 19The Macademia NutsEpisode 0032: Everything, Everywhere, and all the Oscar NominationsThe Oscar nominations are out, and the Macademia Nuts have opinions. The Nuts discuss the frontrunners, and Alec proposes a theory based on the success of last year’s best picture winner and Apple TV’s new commercial starring Timothy Chalamet. David provides his parameters for eating crow on Avatar 2’s box office success. Weekly viewing discussions include Willow, Mayfair Witches, The Last of Us, and the critical and popular failure of Velma.
2023-02-061h 05The Macademia NutsEpisode 0031: When Eddie Murphy Says It’s Funny, It’s FunnyThe new season and new year of the Macademia Nuts podcast begins! The Nuts discuss their holiday adventures and the pending semester. Other topics include the Golden Globes, David’s Avatar 2 prediction, and the challenges faced by movie theaters. Will the end of the superhero fad signal the end of moviegoing as we know it? This leads David to discuss his obsession with a terrible network television show. The team discusses holiday viewing, including Glass Onion and Spirited, and a plan is launched to finally get Alec to watch Yellowstone.
2023-01-151h 22The Macademia NutsEpisode 0027: A Recipe for Christmas starring Taylor Swift and the Macademia NutSomehow, Lindsey and Alec’s overeagerness for the Christmas season dominates the conversation, despite the fact that we have not yet reached Thanksgiving. David reveals his distaste for Christmas due to growing up on a Christmas Tree farm. This leads to a fantastic brainstorm of a Hallmark-style Christmas movie based on David’s childhood. Favorite Christmas movies are discussed, and Die Hard’s status as a Christmas movie is now academic. The episode ends with a brief discussion of Taylor Swift, Spotify, and recording industry negotiations. Alec makes Christmas jammie promises he may not be able to keep.
2022-11-1448 minThe Macademia NutsEpisode 0025: Is Straight-to-Streaming the New Straight-to-VHS?A headline about the Disney+ release of Hocus Pocus 2 prompts the nuts to dive head-first into the argument that movies released on streaming are the same as videos that went straight to VHS in the 1990s. This leads to a larger conversation about the future of video formats, and how many of the differences are industry-defined, not audience defined. Naturally, the Air Bud Cinematic Universe is proposed. Finally, David and Lindsey have been watching incest on House of the Dragon, while Alec has been watching a show about the twelve apostles.
2022-10-101h 02The Macademia NutsEpisode 0023: God Save the King and Roll TideThis week the Nuts discuss the passing of the United Kingdom’s Queen Elizabeth, and its implications for the media, diplomacy, and global politics. David shares a recent academic nightmare, which leads to a discussion of academic loyalties when you have too many institutional affiliations. Finally a discussion of adult animation and the recent moral panic surrounding the FX show “Little Demon” leads the Nuts down a rabbit hole of adult cartoon recall.
2022-09-201h 12The Macademia NutsEpisode 0022: We Apologize for the Fandom Research We Have Yet to ConductLindsey is unable to join the podcast, which prompts many apologies from David and Alec, who somehow spend an hour talking about subjects they admit would be better discussed were Lindsey available. David professes his love for space, and Alec promises an exciting future episode that will probably never happen. The conversation turns to the new Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series on Amazon Prime, which leads to an analysis of fan cultures, research proposals, and more promises for exciting future episodes. The Nuts discuss the future of telecom via SpaceX and T-Mobile’s Starlink merger, an...
2022-09-071h 13The Macademia NutsEpisode 0020: AEJMC Recap - Generation X and Tomato SoupThis week the Nuts discuss all that happened at this year’s AEJMC conference, including just a little bit of what actually happened at the conference. Topics included Detroit and its cuisine, the GM Renaissance Center, the Netflix shows consumed while at the conference, including the new Woodstock ‘99 documentary, and finally, what actually happened at the conference itself. David introduces the three questions that tell you all you need to know about somebody, Lindsey has a theory about Gen X, and Alec’s soup preparation skills are openly mocked.
2022-08-141h 24The Macademia NutsEpisode 0018: Spoiled Stranger Things - Vol. 2Lindsey returns to find David and Alec have watched the latest Jane Austen movie. The Nuts ask Lindsey her opinion of college conference realignment, and they are not shocked when her response is basically, “Roll Tide.” The Nuts briefly discuss gender disparities in celebrity pay. Finally, the Nuts are able to have their spoiler-filled discussion of Stranger Things 4, Vol. 2. SPOILER ALERT: the entire season of Stranger Things will be ruined for you if you haven’t seen it.
2022-07-311h 00The Macademia NutsEpisode 0017: There’s No Difference Between Football Fans and Star Wars Fans, Right?David and Alec podcast without Lindsey this week, and there are many lamentations. A conversation about the screenwriter of the defunct Obi-Wan Kenobi movie’s contribution to the Disney+ series turns into a broader discussion about fandoms, social identities, and the mass market. Then, the Nuts discuss another rabid fandom: college football fans. The Nuts discuss conference realignment, the implications for college sports, the rise and fall of collegiate conferences, and the big money media giants driving the changes. Finally, the Nuts imagine what the future of college sports might look like given the influence of audience tastes.
2022-07-181h 38The Macademia NutsEpisode 0016: We Interrupt Your Binge-Watch for a Word from Our SponsorObi-Wan Kenobi ends, and the Nuts discuss how different formats require different approaches to telling stories. Lindsey just wants Disney to let us binge-watch. David and Alec expand on the implications of The Boys’ Herogasm episode. The conversation turns to commercials on Netflix, where Alec shares some of his research on pricing models in streaming. Discussions of Roe v. Wade’s media coverage, Peaky Blinders, and household media taxation complete the episode.
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