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Art of War - The Competitive 40k NetworkPart 1 - Imperial Knights Smash with Dustin Hammond - 289.1In this week's episode we talk to new guest Dustin Hammond who's been a rising star in the Southeastern part of the United States. Dustin, who is one of Nick's coaching client's talks about his experience and how its helped him develop his Imperial Knight army. We break down his strategies and tactics in part 1. Subscribe to part 2 on patreon.com/aow40k to get a recap of all of Dustin's rounds, his play by plays, and access to our discord server!2025-05-0238 min
REXNick Hammond - Spring Sheep SuccessDom talks with Spring Sheep Milk Co. CEO Nick Hammond about its new strategic investors following a recent capital raise, its hard-won access into the Chinese market for its infant formula and its plans for further expansion. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.2025-03-2010 minREXREX March 21st - Nick Hammond from Spring Sheep Milk Co., Sally Peter from the Flaxbourne Heritage Centre and Mark Dawe from Bayleys CountryOn today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Spring Sheep Milk Co. CEO Nick Hammond about its new strategic investors following a recent capital raise, its hard-won access into the Chinese market for its infant formula and its plans for further expansion... He talks with Sally Peter from the Flaxbourne Heritage Centre about the upcoming opening of the new museum (April 11th), the community effort to it's taken to get to this point following the 2016 earthquake and the extraordinary farming history of the Ward settlement... And he talks with the GM of Bayleys Waikato and Head of Bayleys Country...2025-03-2051 min
Movie RuinersThe Silence of the Lambs with Ran Barnaclo & Blake HammondCincinnati comedians, Ran Barnaclo & Blake Hammond, stop by to watch the iconic Silence of the Lambs. We recommend pairing this episode with some fava beans and a nice Chianti. Enjoy!To keep up with Ran and Blake follow them on Instagram @ranbarnaclo & @blakehammondcomedy. And go check out their Podcast Ran so Far with Blake, it rules!For Bonus episodes and interview segments check us out at www.Patreon.com/MovieRuiners2025-02-281h 07
The Cool Fireman PodcastSpecial Episode: Catching Up with Nick Hammond! 🚒🎙️In this episode of The Cool Fireman Podcast, the crew is reunited with Nick Hammond, an OG host of the show! 🎉 Matt, Doug, Unkie, and Freddy sit down with Nick as he shares what’s been going on in his world—switching fire departments, having a baby, and adjusting to life’s new challenges. 👶🔥
But it wouldn’t be a Cool Fireman episode without some football talk! 🏈 The guys dive into this weekend’s football slate, share their predictions, and break down the matchups to watch. If you’re here for fire stories and football, this is the episode for you!...2024-10-0344 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowHow To Heal From Burnout Through Internal Reflection And Self-Care“You deserve to have emotional health. You deserve to be emotionally healthy. You deserve to have joy. You deserve to be happy.”
Episode summary:
In this episode, Nick speaks with Dr. Nekeshia Hammond, a psychologist and burnout prevention expert. They discuss the importance of self-care and reflection in preventing burnout, emphasize the need to unlearn the go-go-go mentality, and prioritize mental health and well-being. While it’s not always easy, practicing self-care and reflection can lead to a healthier and more fulfilling life, so they discuss strategies for preventing burnout and finding healing.
What to...2024-08-0839 minThe Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowHow To Heal From Burnout Through Internal Reflection And Self-Care With Dr. Nekeshia Hammond“You deserve to have emotional health. You deserve to be emotionally healthy. You deserve to have joy. You deserve to be happy.”
In this episode, Nick speaks with Dr. Nekeshia Hammond, a psychologist and burnout prevention expert. They discuss the importance of self-care and reflection in preventing burnout, emphasize the need to unlearn the go-go-go mentality, and prioritize mental health and well-being. While it’s not always easy, practicing self-care and reflection can lead to a healthier and more fulfilling life, so they discuss strategies for preventing burnout and finding healing.
What to listen for:
Unlearning the go-go-go mentality and priori...2024-08-0839 min
The Happy Negro PodcastI Don't Wanna Do This Anymore - Will Hammond Jr.After a long hiatus, the forthcoming album entitled "BILLO" drops this month by singer-songwriter Will Hammond Jr. It is a tribute to his musical history.....growing up in the 90's hip-soul/soul scene and listening to folks like Tribe Called Quest, Erykah Badu and other progressive bands of that time. This new project is also a "rebirth" as the title of the album "BILLO" is a childhood name given to him and brings back a time of innocence and growth as an artist.
Will Hammond started his artistic career in elementary school, attending the Cathedral School for Boys and singing...2023-12-1104 min
The Calculated CreativeWorking Through Creative Criticism1. Make an ObservationTake a good hard look at some form of creative output that catches your eye.Then, create a few statements based on what you see.It can be as simple as something like:“I enjoy this specific part because it makes me feel happy.”2. Ask a QuestionNow that you’ve noted a few key characteristics about the piece it’s time to ask yourself more questions:“What would I change and why?”“If I took out this bit, would that effect th...2023-10-2003 minThe Calculated Creative6 Steps to Easy Networking for CreativesThe reason you’re not getting interviews or landing freelance gigs?Nobody gets hired via cold pitches or applications alone.By taking a different approach you can stop being ghosted…And start landing more work.Here’s how to network in 6 easy steps:1. Set a GoalWhat companies do you really want to work for?Are you open to relocation?Do you need 100% remote work?The more clear you are on your ideal outcome the easier it will be to:- Pu...2023-10-0602 min
Know Your ShiftShort Shift #6 - Why Your Employee Value Proposition is Critical, How deverellsmith Are Leading The Way : Nick HammondThis episode of Short Shift, your weekly bitesize clip from the Know Your Shift podcast, is from my conversation with Nick Hammond from deverellsmith. Nick talks about how employers are having to focus on their EVP to retain their best people, and how deverellsmith are leading the way.P.S. Please HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON, it really helps, and have a listen on the links belowApple - https://apple.co/3Pps3rzSpotify - https://lnkd.in/embgAxBuTo find out how you can be involved in the podc...2023-09-2900 minThe Calculated Creative3 Ways to Adapt to a Changing EnvironmentCreative roles are difficult by nature.And that difficulty gets amplified by tight deadlines, high stress, and changing environments.But learning to adapt quickly can be your way through the uncertainty.Leading you to places you would have never imagined in your wildest dreams.But how do you go about adapting when you feel like you can’t find solid ground?By creating a shift in perspective.Here’s how to do it in 3 easy steps: 1. Ask Productive QuestionsInstead of sa...2023-09-2302 minThe Calculated Creative3 Ways to Brag the Right WayLearn to brag about your work.Because most days managers have no idea what you’re doing.But by learning how to showcase your work you can:- Increase your pay- Gain more responsibility- Attract better workGive your boss the material to build an awesome story about you!Here’s how to do it in 3 easy steps: 1. List AccomplishmentsCreate checkin meetings to tell your boss exactly what you did the week prior.By leading with what...2023-09-1501 minThe Calculated Creative6 Steps to Land More Paying ClientsThe single biggest misstep most creatives make in trying to get paying clients comes in not looking at the work through a business perspective.By focusing on this simple shift in thinking you can make huge leaps in landing paid creative work.Even better? This process works not only for service-based businesses (thats you freelancers and 9–5'ers out there) but can also be applied if you’re trying to sell products.Here’s how to do it in 6 easy steps: 1. Know Your TargetStart by asking a few s...2023-09-0804 minThe Calculated Creative6 Ways to Become More Creatively FocusedIt can be near impossible to create in distracting environments. And that’s why the greatest creative superpower is your ability to focus.Because in a world of digital distractions the more time you can spend in the act of creating the more progress you make not only in individual projects but on your career as a whole.What’s even more awesome is that the methods you can use to hone your own focus are things that you can do to help other creative people in your life.The more space for focu...2023-08-2503 minThe Calculated CreativeThe Bar is Low: 6 Habits to Level UpIt’s no secret that creative tools move at the speed of light. And it can be easy to get caught in the assumption that you need to learn the latest version of them all in order to level up your career.But this assumption couldn’t be further from the truth. And that’s because as more tools are developed it becomes increasingly easy to use them better and faster. The platforms themselves are doing this for you!So instead of putting your energy where everyone else is (and on tools that are getting better...2023-08-1103 minThe Calculated CreativeCreating a Content Machine to Attract More Paying ClientsYou’re not getting work because you aren’t attracting eyeballs.But how do you create content that attracts them in the first place?By building a content marketing machine.Here’s how to do it in 3 easy steps:Step 1. Just Start PostingGoal: See who responds — this is about building a habit and finding your audience.At this stage it’s all about developing a habit, because the most difficult piece of this entire puzzle is literally the first step: getting started. It genuinely doesn’t matter WHAT...2023-08-0705 minThe Calculated Creative6 Ways to Increase Creative ProductivityCreating kick butt work doesn’t come from one-off eureka moments. It comes from long term consistency and carefully curating a productive environment.In doing so you’ll be better able to work under difficult circumstances, finish ahead of deadlines, and create your best work.Here’s 6 ways you can go about designing your ideal environment:1. Use a capture deviceI love to use the notes app on my iphone because it’s quick, easy, and always in my pocket. But yours could be totally different!The idea here is to be...2023-08-0403 minThe Calculated CreativeHow to be Both a Great Employee and LeaderThe path to success as a creative is challenging in a handful of different ways.With one of the most difficult transformations coming from being both an employee AND a leader.How can you ever be both at the same time?Here’s a few key behaviors you can use to help you be great at both. Launching you into an entirely different level of your career:1. Never bring problemsNo matter what your position within the business…never bring problems alone. All it does is create more headaches for...2023-06-2703 minThe Calculated CreativeCraft Is Only 1/2 The BattleI was an introvert. And I couldn’t stand out as a designer…Until I realized that the craft itself was only half the battle.The other half? Great communication skills.By focusing on these skills I was able to:- Nearly 3x my income- Stop working late nights and weekends- Land more inspiring projectsBecause the harsh reality of creative work is that hard skills (like being able to code, design, write, etc) get you hired while soft skills (like communication and team buil...2023-06-2704 min
Around The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastRamblings Of A Mad Man?The ramblings of a mad man? In this bonus 'podette', if you will, author Nick Hammond asks if he’s mad to stick his neck out with his latest Crowdfunding campaign instead of just playing it safe and doing the same old things everyone else has done for donkeys years. In explaining his reasoning for zigging when the rest of the world is zagging, Nick also tells us why a tiny fenced off plot in a slum village outside León, Nicaragua, shines like a beacon for a handful of impoverished schoolchildren there - and why he is determined to...2023-05-1221 min
First Responder Financial FreedomEpisode 63: Building an Online Business from Scratch by Using Social Media: Fireman Nick Hammond's Story of Making Money Through Media Platforms There is much talk about the dangers of social media, and most likely this has been discussed in your household as well. In fact, some people think that the internet is merely a fad. All of that has been proved false by our guest today, with the right strategies and values in place. In this episode, Nick shares tips for earning money while doing the things you love. Through social media, he posted videos about his hobby, turning it into a money-making machine. He had no idea that he was attracting sponsors by doing so, and now h...2023-05-091h 10
Box PressCigars Good for Mental Health? Cigar Writer, Nick Hammond | Box Press Ep.87This episode gets real—men open up about mental health, fatherhood and self-imposed expectations. So, does cigar smoking help you cope with what life throws at you? Solo, cigar time is meditative. Surrounded by friends (or soon-to-be friends at the lounge), cigars create connection that's so lacking in today's frenetic world. And what a connection was made winter camping in Northern Minnesota. (Yes, that's a thing!)! Seeking fodder for his latest book, Nick Hammond, award-winning author of Around the World in 80 Cigars – The Travels of an Epicure, journeyed with Box Press cigar podcast hosts, Rob Gagner and Nick...2023-03-2052 min
Cameron Hanes - Keep Hammering CollectiveKHC 009 - Nicholas HammondNick Hammond, aka “Nick the Trainer Dude” will praise God and smile as his flexes up on you. His loving and infectious spirit distracts you from the pain and challenges he’s overcome. In some ways, Nick’s story reminds me of Job in the Bible, and along those lines, despite his suffering, Nick never gave up his faith in God. Nick Hammond is a beacon of hope. Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: htt...2023-03-021h 20Around The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastWe’re Back!Some exciting news for lovers of Around The World in 80 Cigars brings Nick back in this special, one-off sneak preview episode. As well as giving us news of a fantastic project about to launch, Nick also lets us eavesdrop on a smoky conversation with Ed Hough of The Safari Series, which took place in the middle of the Kenyan bush, by the campfire on a starry, starry night. On an incredible safari expedition, Nick and Ed wandered, Maasai style, wherever the wind blew them. During their fascinating conversation, Nick and Ed discuss Cuban and New World cigars; how smoke...2023-02-251h 10
Palikari BusinessHow to Be a Leader People Actually Want to Follow w/ Mark Hammond"It's not a failure when something ends. It just means it's the beginning of something else."
On this episode, we delve into topics we haven't discussed much thus far on the podcast! Our guest, Pastor Mark Hammond of Celebration Center church in Modesto, gives us insights on how to not only be a good leader, but how to be a leader people actually want to follow, how to organically build your network without seeming salesy, as well as some important life lessons he has learned and lives by.
We hope you enjoy the episode! For more...2023-02-0935 min
The Oxford Mindfulness PodcastBuilding compassion and inspiration through the simple act of noticing - Nick HammondNick Hammond - Building compassion and inspiration through the simple act of noticing
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The Wellspring Church Hammond5/29/2022 - Naming Rights - Pastor Nick Peppo
This week Pastor Nick Peppo speaks about how Christ has given us names and our rights as adoptive children of Christ.
Scripture
James 1:19-27
Romans 7:15-17
Romans 5:12-17
Romans 8:15
The Sermon from The Wellspring Church Sunday Morning Service in Hammond, Louisiana.
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Sermon of the Week5/29/2022 - Naming Rights - Pastor Nick Peppo
This week Pastor Nick Peppo speaks about how Christ has given us names and our rights as adoptive children of Christ.
Scripture
James 1:19-27
Romans 7:15-17
Romans 5:12-17
Romans 8:15
The Sermon from The Wellspring Church Sunday Morning Service in Hammond, Louisiana.
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2022-06-0444 min
Outside By DesignCreative Consultant Nick Hammond on the Intersection of Analytics and Design
Nick Hammond, self-described Creative Consultant/Marketing + Design Admiral, joined us on the show to talk all things creativity. Nick and Lisa nerd out on creative philosophy, how technology sometimes isn't designed for the human mind, the importance of asking questions, and more. Nick even flips the script and asks Lisa some fascinating questions toward the end of the episode.
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The Encouragement DiariesWhen laughter and joy have left the room Nick and Tracey Young-Thomson share how to introduce hope!Nick and Tracey Young-Thomson have faced Covid, flood, riots, bringing up the kids and can really encourage us to hold on to hope. So good🎉2022-05-0509 min
Simply StogiesEpisode 76: Nick Hammond: A Chat with an EpicureI am joined via Zoom by journalist, author, podcaster, and cigar aficionado Nick Hammond. Nick is the author of Around the World in 80 Cigars: The Travels of an Epicure. Nick and I discuss how the book came about before diving into some of the great stories found in the book. From his travels to Tunisia, Bosnia, Cuba, Nicaragua, and a safari in Africa Nick seamlessly weaves tales of his travels while bringing it all back to his love of cigars. Nick tells of his love affair with different countries around the world and how cigars have played into those...2022-03-151h 11
The Feed WeeklyThe Feed Long Lunch - Nick Hammond, CEO of SpringSheepThe Spring Sheep Milk Company is the largest sheep milk producer in the southern hemisphere, being supplied by 12,700 sheep in the Waikato and having developed its own breed of sheep, Zealandia. So how bright is the future of sheep milk? And can it compete with its big bovine brother on the one hand, and the feisty plant alternatives on the other. Vincent was joined by Nick Hammond, co-founder of SpringSheep and now newly appointed as CEO.2022-02-2437 min
Fintech HuntingFintech Hunting Episode #111 with the amazing Nick Rutherford, VP McGlone Mortgage GroupLadies and gentlemen welcome to a new episode of the Fintech Hunting Podcast. We have a very special guest for you today. He is an industry thought leader, technology evangelist, specializes in automating borrower outreach and streamlining the lending process. Please help me welcome Nick Rutherford, VP McGlone Mortgage Group
🎙How did you get started in the mortgage business?
🎙What are some of your big take aways from 2021?
🎙Understanding the different consumer direct approaches?
🎙Critical question to ask and understanding regarding implementation?
🎙What are ways that lenders can automate borrower engagemen...2021-12-1524 min
Hey Indie FilmmakersNick convinced me to upgrade: M1 Max MacBook ProNick convinced me to upgrade: M1 Max MacBook ProGriffin travels to New York, with his new MacBook Pro M1 Max. Improved battery life, integrated SD card slot and HDMI port—much-needed features, but how did Nick convince Griffin to upgrade to the more expensive “Max” configuration rather than “Pro”?Nick noticed this tip from Jonathan Morrison—for video editors to take advantage of the new HDR-capable MacBook Pro screen:cool final cut + M1 pro/max MacBook trick when you’re using a 2nd display Set your bigger display as the main in Mac OS...2021-11-2940 minHey Indie FilmmakersHow Freelancers Can Build Retirement SavingsHow Freelancers Can Build Retirement SavingsFor self-employed freelancers – who don’t have access to an employer-sponsored 401(k) – is a SEP IRA the best option to save for retirement? Nick and Griffin share their savings strategies, and explain why a SEP IRA (Simplified Employee Pension) might not be necessary for many freelancers.Let’s first acknowledge the economic obstacles that block many U.S. workers from saving.I break down these numbers in a 3-minute film for The Recount.One in four non-retired adults have nothing saved for retirement (U.S. Federal...2021-09-2738 min
The EducatorsSeason 5 Episode 11: Our Black Educators Are Leaving; Nick Hammond is Here! | Future Educators TalkIn episode 11 of season 5 of #FutureEducatorsTalk, co-host Damian Anderson talks about why our black educators walk away from education. Plus, a second-grade educator from New Jersey, Nick Hammond joins as guest co-host!
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Facebook: FutureEducatorsTalk2021-07-1524 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastSeason 2, Episode 12: Fred Vandermarliere of J.CortésThis week’s guest on the Around The World in 80 Cigars podcast is a young man in an old business; one who is taking on the pressure of continuing, and innovating within, a tobacco dynasty. In 2016, the world of the handrolled cigar was open-mouthed to learn that Oliva – one of the oldest and most respected tobacco growing and cigarmaking companies in Nicaragua - had been bought by J Cortés – a European firm best known for its longstanding production of quality machine-made cigars. Since then, Cortés – and the Vandermarliere Cigar Family, of which it is part – has become a pioneering...2021-06-041h 01Around The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastSeason 2, Episode 11: The Sahakians Strike Back!In this week's episode of Around The World in 80 Cigars - The podcast, the dynamic duo behind Davidoff of London make a return visit for a chat with the epicurious Nick Hammond. All three taste test the Davidoff Year of The Ox blend while discussing all sorts of shenanigans; walnuts in Tehran; cooking Persian rice; the advent of online events; buying weird confectionery in Japan and more chat around the wonder of the shop that is Davidoff on the corner of St James's and Jermyn Streets in Mayfair, London. As we near the conclusion of Season 2, the pod is al...2021-05-211h 23Around The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastSeason 2, Episode 11: Matt ChatfieldYou may not have heard from him yet – but you'll hear of him again.
Matt Chatfield is convinced there’s another way to ‘do’ farming. He isn’t convinced by the increasing clamour to stop raising livestock and for humanity to become vegans in order to prevent the destruction of the planet. Matt joins Nick on this week’s show to discuss how he intends to make his small family farm famous the world over. He tells how his flock of sheep – many of whom have names, by the way – have been given a new lease of life and in turn...2021-05-071h 14
Living Word Audio PodcastLeaving the 99 | Nick Hall | LWCCGod longs to reach people who are looking for a Savior. As Jesus shared in His parable about the lost sheep, when 99 sheep are safely sleeping for the night, He will leave them alone to go find one lost sheep. This past weekend, guest minister Nick Hall stirred our faith about just how much God cares for those who don’t yet know Him—even if that includes you—and encouraged us to reach out to those who are lost. Let them know they need Jesus.If you enjoyed this message, be sure to like and subscribe to see...2021-05-0355 min
Damian Talks EducationWhy Our Black Teachers Walk Away; Guest Co-Host Nick HammondIn this episode, black educators are leaving the profession at staggering rates. Why are we losing our black educators in education? Damian talks all about why our black educators walk away from education with guest co-host, Nick Hammond. #BlackEducatorsLeavingTheProfession #GuestCoHost #NickHammond #NewSeason #Season3
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damiantalkseducation...2021-04-3021 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastSeason 2, Episode 10: Matt Booth of Room 101 CigarsNot your usual fella, is Matt Booth. Nick Hammond's guest this week has forged an utterly unique path in both the jewellery and cigar businesses. He's not one for the limelight - preferring to skirt around the outside of the spotlight, content to be getting on with things in his own, very personal, way. A former US Marine and someone who deep dives into the cultures and traditions of different nations, Matt turned a love for unusual design and creation into a subversive, dynamic, cool and aspirational cigar range over the past couple of decades. This is one for...2021-04-2352 minHey Indie FilmmakersFilm Gear Garage Sale—items from $20 to $480Film Gear Garage Sale—items from $20 to $480Griffin is selling his unneeded filmmaking gear. Microphones for sale, a “pancake” lens, a 1700-lumen projector. Plus, your questions about ripping DVDs, and how to make sure clients pay you.Griffin’s Film Gear Garage Sale:(Choose items at griffinhammond.com/sale)[[SOLD]] $20 Zhiyun-Tech TransMount Mini Monopod[[SOLD]] $45 Sennheiser e816S microphone[[SOLD]] $90 Apple Watch Series 3 (Cellular + GPS, 38mm Space Gray aluminum)[[SOLD]] $110 Lumix 14mm f/2.5 "pancake" lens[[SOLD]] $150 Deity V-Mic D3 Pro shotgun microphone[[SOLD]] $...2021-04-2138 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastSeason 2, Episode 9: Peter Baxter, former Producer of BBC Test Match SpecialToday’s guest spent much of his working lifetime as curator of a national treasure. The former Producer of the much-loved BBC Test Match Special travelled the world with the likes of Aggers, Blowers, John Arlott, CMJ, Johnners et al, without the modern luxuries of high-tech audio innovation, sensible travel arrangements, a working phoneline or even a hotel room worthy of the name. Many of the cricket lover’s favourite radio moments came under Peter Baxter’s watch; World Cups, Ashes series, historic innings, the game’s greatest practitioners – and even the legendary Legover commentary. In a lovely interview with Nick...2021-04-091h 09Hey Indie FilmmakersYouTube now performs copyright “Checks” during uploadsYouTube now performs copyright “Checks” during uploadsNow when you upload a video, YouTube checks in real-time for copyright claims and ad suitability issues—before publishing. Griffin and Nick explain this new “Checks” system. Plus, your questions about copyright, documentary storytelling, and the microphones we use.Good news! After we read aloud all the categories that can make a video unsuitable for ads, and wondered whether that would affect this video’s “Ad suitability”—this video was still deemed “Safe for ads”!In this episode, we mentioned:Dan Harmon’s story circle, from a 2017 epis...2021-04-0745 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastSeason 2, Episode 8: Jonathan Drew of Drew EstateThis one is a monster pod. A guest I’ve been working to ‘get in front of’ since we launched the podcast, and a much-requested interview, this week’s guest is the biggest mover and shaker in the handmade cigar industry in generations. He’s a New Yorker who’s brought graffiti to a traditional industry and a man who has an unerring eye for raw talent plus a relentless work ethic. The business he created now makes more than a third of the world’s entire stock of handmade, premium cigars every year. Hard to pin down, a whirlwind of m...2021-03-2659 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastSeason 2, Episode 7: Jules Perowne of Perowne InterrnationalThis week’s pod guest is the lovely Jules Perowne of Perowne International. Whip smart, great fun, an inspirational forger of relationships and a kind and thoughtful friend, Jules speaks to Nick about how she launched her eponymously-named and incredibly successful high-end travel PR portfolio, which now stretches across the pond to offices in New York, and whose tentacles reach across the globe.
Promoting exquisite lodges, astounding boltholes and incredible experiences is all in a day’s work for the lady who travels more than anyone you know – at least she did until Covid threatened to snuf...2021-03-121h 06Around The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastSeason 2, Episode 6: Charlie Hodson, Chef and Cheese Shop MaestroThis is a powerful pod. Nick’s guest this week is the mighty Charlie Hodson; lover of all things Norfolk; huge supporter of the hospitality sector; Chef; former publican and sailor among his many hats. During lockdown, he has opened a fantastic new cheese shop and deli in Aylsham, Norfolk, but just as he was about to open the doors on his dream, he was diagnosed with cancer. Should he abandon his dreams? Not Charlie. He just got cracking. He tells us hs remarkable tale, as well as how he dragged himself back from the lowest possible point in hi...2021-02-261h 06
Damian Talks EducationInterview with Black Male Educator, Nick HammondIn the thirteenth episode of season 2, it was my honored to have second-grade educator from New Jersey, Nick Hammond. We had a great conversation about his career in education, the future of education, being a black male in America, and more! #Interview #NickHammond #BlackMaleEducator
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...2021-02-1925 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastSeason 2, Episode5: Amanda Garnham of the Armagnac BureauToday's episode reveals the story of a remarkably resilient English lady who packed her bags, took her kids out of school and headed for rural France many moons ago. It's an dream many of us have had; but not many of us have had the bottle to make a reality. Living in splendid isolation in the shadow of the Pyrenees, Amanda Garnham has carved out a life as a trusted and respected expert on the wonderful world of beautiful French brandy, Armagnac, and she chats to Nick about those early years; about learning France's idiosyncratic way of doing things...2021-02-1251 min
Cheers! North County PodcastCheers! - Nick Hammond, Pacific Coast SpiritsNick Hammond, the founder and head distiller of Oceanside, California based distillery and restaurand Pacific Coast Spirits joins the show to talk about a LONG first year in business, what it means to be part of the fabric of a community and cocktails in a crowler. Head to https://paccoastspirits.com/ to order bottles of craft spirits or a meal and a cocktail, and check out Humanity Showers. A great local charity that PCS and their customers are supporting right now. This episode also features sponsor Casa De Bandini at the Forum in Carlsbad...2021-02-0531 min
Cheers! North County PodcastCheers! - Nick Hammond, Pacific Coast SpiritsNick Hammond, the founder and head distiller of Oceanside, California based distillery and restaurand Pacific Coast Spirits joins the show to talk about a LONG first year in business, what it means to be part of the fabric of a community and cocktails in a crowler. Head to https://paccoastspirits.com/ to order bottles of craft spirits or a meal and a cocktail, and check out Humanity Showers. A great local charity that PCS and their customers are supporting right now.
This episode also features sponsor Casa De Bandini at the Forum in Carlsbad. The...2021-02-0531 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastSeason 2, Episode 4: Pep Williams, fine art photographer - and skateboarder!Pep Williams is a lovely bloke. And a rather cool dude, too. In this week’s episode, the world-famous professional skateboarder, now a world-famous fine art photographer, talks Nick Hammond through his life and experiences. The pair first met in Havana for a fun-filled week of great cigars and late-night stories and this intimate chat is a must-listen; Pep tells of the crazy life of a teenage skateboarder who hails from the city of Angels; about how he managed to avoid some of the many pitfalls his contemporaries stumbled into; and how he blagged his way into photography and di...2021-01-291h 08Hey Indie FilmmakersSpeed test: M1 MacBook Air vs. Intel iMac ProSpeed test: M1 MacBook Air vs. Intel iMac ProThree surprisingly close video transcoding tests between the Nick’s new M1 MacBook Air and Griffin’s more expensive Intel-based iMac Pro.THREE TESTS:A 42-minute timeline render in Final Cut Pro X**while full-screen recording in QuicktimeProRes transcoded into 10mbps H.264 in Adobe Media EncoderH.264 export in Final Cut Pro X(The app Nick uses to monitor CPU usage/temperature is iStat Menus.)For additional ports and connectivity,Nick...2021-01-2837 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastSeason 2, Episode 3: Stephen Hendry, World Snooker ChampionThis week's guest will need little introduction to millions of fans around the world. He burst onto the hugely popular snooker scene in the late 80's; a rail-thin, gawky Scottish kid who took on all comers and had no fear. Within a few short years, he stood above them all, a formidable opponent with an iron will. He went on to win no less than seven World Championship titles and held the world number one spot for a record nine years. He joins Nick inbetween commentary sessions on the latest lockdown tournament in Milton Keynes to describe this tumultuous...2021-01-1452 minHey Indie FilmmakersAn Update on Griffin's Smart Lighting SetupAn Update on Griffin's Smart Lighting SetupWith Nick’s helpful tech advice, Griffin has figured out which smart lights and smart switches to install in his renovated office. Plus, how to fix two camera shots that drift out of sync over time.Griffin’s Smart Lighting Picks:RunLessWire Click is a wireless, battery-less smart switch (powered by kinetic energy) that works with Philips Hue smart lights.Philips Hue color smart bulbs are RGB, 800-lumen bulbs controlled by Bluetooth or a Zigbee hub like the Philips Hue Smart Hub.I...2021-01-1342 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastSeason 2, Episode 2: Matthew Rivett of the Oriental ClubIn this episode, during a brief raid into London during the Summer, Nick talks to Matthew Rivett, Secretary of one of the world's most prestigious Private Members' Clubs, the Oriental. Matthew tells of the difficulties facing a Members' Club which can't open to its Members; the quick thinking which has resulted in the incredibly successful Oriental Club Curry Express, which is currently delivering hundreds of grade A curries around the United Kingdom, direct from the Club kitchens (now available to non-Members). There's a ghost story or two, tales of walking the eerily quiet corridors of Stratford House during lockdown...2021-01-0449 minHey Indie FilmmakersSmart lighting for my office renovationSmart lighting for my office renovationAs Griffin begins renovating his office / recording space, Nick shares his knowledge of smart lighting and home automation technology. Is it possible to install sufficient lighting for filmmaking, movie-watching, and every color temperature in between?In Nick’s theater room, he uses LIFX Color 800-lumen smart bulbs and Lutron Caseta light switches. He also recommends the subreddit r/homeautomation.I was considering these smart lighting products:TALOYA 15.8-inch dimmable smart light fixtureLutron Caseta light switchesor this cheaper KASA Smart Di...2020-12-3037 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastSeason 2: Episode 1 - Jimmy McGhee of Hunters & FrankauWe’re back! Throw another mince pie on the fire, munch on a log and flick the v’s to 2020 – Around The World in 80 Cigars – The Podcast is back. We kicked off in Spring 2020 with Jimmy McGhee of Hunters & Frankau – and he’s back by popular demand for the first episode of Season 2. Over mystery background beeping, religious zealots knocking on his door, two tiny excited dogs, a Quai D’Orsay Senadores and a H Upmann Half Corona, Jimmy talks to Nick about going lockdown loco – and what the future holds. An off-the-cuff, cigar-laden chat ensues. Happy Christmas, folks.2020-12-2352 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastLatest news and a look back at Season 1We're back! Well, almost. Your emails have been flooding in to tell us how you've missed Nick's dulcet tones (or something like that) and so we're busy collecting, curating, recording, polishing, coveting and admiring a whole new Season of curiosities for the adventurous souls among you. In the meantime, here's a quick catch up with what Nick has been doing - and a reminder of what you're missing with a nostalgic look back at some of the wonders of Season 1...2020-12-101h 01
WhatMakesUsFireNick - The Famous Fire ChefSend us a textWhatMakesUsFire Family,In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with a pretty famous Firefighter from TicTok. His name is Nick Hammond, (better known as fireman1231 on TicTok), and he has created one hell of a following. Using the social media app, he is giving people a behind the scenes look into the life of a Fireman. Nick's videos give people information on what it is like for us on the line as Firefighters. He also has a passion for cooking, and you better believe he is THE s...2020-10-261h 48Around The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastEpisode 19 - Mitchell Orchant of C.Gars LtdIt's the Season 1 grand finale! Mitchell Orchant runs the UK's biggest online retailer, as well as a string of fantastic cigar shops in London and the north of the UK and tells Nick of the business' embryonic days, of humble beginnings, of more than 100 visits to Havana, about building a brand, pushing boundaries, welcoming beginners, setting trends and beating the dreaded Corona. The episode brings to a close the opening season of the pod, as Nick retires to a darkened room and gibbers about bandwidth and sound proofing. Subscribe to keep abreast of the news and we'll see you...2020-09-1100 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastEpisode 18 - Edward and Eddie Sahakian of Davidoff of LondonOne of the most requested interviews is finally here. In the first post-Covid 'Outside Broadcast,' Nick meets the legendary Sahakian father and son team in their delightful store on the corner of St James's Street and Jermyn Street. Here, before the shop opens for the day, and over the newly-released Limited Edition Ramon Allones Allones No.2, the trio hold a lovely, warm discussion on life, love, ethics and morals, fun, laughter, great cigars and familial loyalty among much, much more. Happy Friday, folks!2020-08-2800 minHey Indie FilmmakersRecording voiceover audio in a closetRecording voiceover audio in a closetGriffin squeezes into a basement closet to record voiceover, while Nick maneuvers his lighting into a new position.To convert this closet into a DIY recording booth, Griffin bought 24 of these DEKIRU “high-density” acoustic tiles and this Sound Addicted 4-pack of foam bass traps.Nick just bought a new everyday bag — the Tom Binh Luminary 15 — and is considering editing a wedding on iPad, using LumaFusion. For more info on downloading YouTube videos or using YouTube-DL, check out the show notes for our December 2019 episode.Hey In...2020-08-2731 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastEpisode 17 - Steven Hitchcock, MasterTailorFresh from his shop in Savile Row, master tailor Steven Hitchcock talks to Nick about learning how to make bespoke suits over the last 30 years; about rubbing shoulders with the great and the good; about his first suit; the multiple benefits of a bespoke garment; establishing a rapport with your cutter; trunk shows across America; about a pre-breakfast measure up of HRH The Prince of Wales; THAT Vicuña overcoat; the construction of a gentleman's wardrobe - and carp fishing. Happy Friday, folks!2020-08-1400 min
Building Grit FightingThe Fires Of PTSDEpisode 12 Guest Anthony HammondIn this episode I talk to my guest Anthony Hammond. Anthony is all the was across the globe in Australia. Anthony build himself from a job that was not providing what he was looking for in life. He earned two dollars one day building apps and turned that into an empire. Anthony is now out to help as many people as he can find success in their own life. Anthony has the DOWORK Foundation on facebook where he provides amazing content and helps people build themselves. You can find him on facebook and on IG @ant_hammo. Look him up, he...2020-07-3100 minHey Indie FilmmakersWhat does Apple’s switch to ARM processors mean for filmmakers?What does Apple’s switch to ARM processors mean for filmmakers?Griffin makes a big life change, and Nick explains what Apple calls “the biggest leap ever for the Mac.” What does Apple’s switch to ARM processors mean for filmmakers?Hey Indie Filmmakers is brought to you by Squarespace. Go to squarespace.com/griffin to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Some of the WWDC 2020 Keynote moments Nick highlighted:0:01 — Opening Earth/Memoji animation (song: Daydreamer by AURORA)36:10 — Nick appreciates phone calls as notifications in iOS142020-07-3123 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastEpisode 16 - Don Sutcliffe of The Exceptional WhiskyToday's guest is a wonderfully wise and humble resident of Los Angeles County who joins us after breakfast as the temperature creeps upwards. Don Sutcliffe is the man behind The Exceptional Whisky, an outstanding series of Scotches personally blended to his taste. Don loves a smoke, a chat and a great meal, his wife Gayle has starred for years as a nurse in the long-running ER TV series – and he's wonderful company. He chats to Nick about Highland Dancing, far-flung places in Scotland, starting a new spirits business, choice of barrel-aging, corn whiskies, blends and single malts, favorite smokes an...2020-07-3100 min
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Corner Späti https://twitter.com/cornerspaeti2020-07-271h 34Around The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastEpisode 15 - Robert Pooley of Pooley SwordThis week's guest is an octogenarian whose biography reads like a Boy's Own swashbuckling tale of derring do. Not content with learning to fly with the RAF after WWII, Robert Pooley launched an aviation company after being demobbed from the military and having built that into a world-renowned flying empire, embarked on the little matter of making swords. Of course, there were a few little adventures in-between - like rebuilding a Scottish castle, stone by stone - but that's all water under the bridge. With Nick listening agog, the indomitable Mr Pooley explains his wit and wisdom and why...2020-07-1700 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastEpisode 14 - Ajay Patel of No.6 Cavendish SquareJoining Nick for a delicious Cuaba Distinguidos, this week's guest is Ajay Patel of the luxurious new No.6 Cavendish Square and La Casa del Habano in Teddington. Over a long conversation, they discuss escaping Idi Amin in Uganda, early morning paper rounds, cigar beginnings, 30 years of marriage, chatting onstage with Fidel Castro, building a cigar lounge and a whole lot more. Happy Friday, folks!2020-07-0300 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastEpisode 13 - Richard Patterson of Whyte & MackayUnlucky for some - not for lovers of the good things in life, Pod 13 features a Scotsman who’s spent a lifetime in the chilly, cold, mould-tinged warehouses of that country’s greatest distilleries. In a fascinating in-depth chat with Nick Hammond, Richard ‘The Nose’ Patterson tells of earliest memories of his father’s instructions on nosing and tasting the water of life; the beginnings of a famous nickname; insuring one’s nose for three million quid; whisky showmanship; the poignancy of opening and tasting a whisky that had lain for 100 year’s under Shackleton’s polar hut; an obsession with ex...2020-06-2700 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastEpisode 12 - Henke and Klaas KelnerA legendary father and son duo in this week’s pod, as Nick reaches out to the Dominican Republic. Henke Kelner helped transform Davidoff cigars back in the early 1990s and since then has launched hit upon hit upon the cigar-loving market. His son, Klaas, has moved into the family trade of tobacco growing. Together on a Saturday afternoon in their tropical garden in Santiago, they chat to Nick about weather, cigar science, awful blends, daily exercise regimes – and eating snails among much, much more. Happy Friday folks!2020-06-1900 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastEpisode 11 - Nestor Plasencia JnrThis week's pod guest is part of one of the world's great tobacco dynasties - the mighty Plasencia family of Nicaragua. Nestor Jr joins Nick for a chat about all things cigar; about when they went for a horse ride around his plantation; about little red worms; about setting your bed on fire; about early mornings and smiling faces; about Honduras, and Cuba and Nicaragua; about organic cigars; about agronomy, tobacco monocultures, social responsibility and a spot of meditation. Happy Friday, folks!2020-06-1200 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastEpisode 10 - Jay Emery of Bushman OvensThis week’s guest is one for the foodies amongst you. A man of a thousand lives, each of them lived at 100mph, Jay Emery is the founder and force behind Bushman Ovens, makers of the finest woodfired ovens available in the UK. On this week’s pod, he joins Nick Hammond to talk about his adolescence in apartheid South Africa, joining the country’s military as a teenager, learning to ski, becoming a magician, building his first oven and evolving into the man that made outdoor cooking cool. An amazing life story follows with many a laugh along the wa...2020-06-0500 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastEpisode 9 - Patrick MavrosYou won't want to miss this one. The legend that is Patrick Mavros joins Nick Hammond for this pod from his property in Harare, for an extraordinary insight into the life of this modern-day Indiana Jones. He talks falconry, giant snakes, man-eating crocs, reminisces on childhood in the bush, great cigars he's smoked, lunch with Bruce Springsteen, imitates hippos and generally ethralls with his sheer exuberance for life. A chance to gain an insight into this truly remarkable character. Happy Friday, folks!2020-05-2900 minHey Indie FilmmakersRacecar Driving in a VR CockpitRacecar Driving in a VR CockpitNick is a virtual reality racecar driver, having set up an Oculus Rift and racing cockpit in his home office.Hey Indie Filmmakers is brought to you by Squarespace. Go to squarespace.com/griffin to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.When he started iRacing, Nick already had an old Logitech Driving Force GT steering wheel and pedals—but he added a Playseat Challenge Racing Seat to complete the cockpit feel.Griffin’s only prior knowledge of iRacing came from this Twit...2020-05-2827 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastEpisode 8 - Rob Fox of JJ FoxThis week's guest, Rob Fox, joins host and author Nick Hammond to discuss one of the world's greatest luxury institutions - the legendary JJ Fox of St James's Street. The pair shirk no responsibilities, tackling Sir Winston Churchill inventories, Oscar Wilde's unpaid bills, hotel rooftop tears, an extraordinarily serendipitous tasting of a 1950s cigar in an Italian restaurant in Havana and much, much more. Pull up a chair, light up a smoke, grab a drink - and welcome the fantastic Mr Fox. Happy Friday!2020-05-2200 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastEpisode 7 - Magali de la Cruz of SautterYou won't need to hear this week's guest for very long before you guess where she's from. Magali de la Cruz has been Laurence Davis' right hand at Sautter for years. She talks to Nick Hammond from her lockdown apartment in London and discusses growing up in Cuba, working the tobacco fields, coming to England, learning the ropes and much, much more. Pin back your ears for a true legend of cigar retail dispensing her wisdom. And finally, a bonus at the end of the pod; the sounds of steamy Havana as you join Nick for a stroll through...2020-05-1500 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastEpisode 6 - Juan Martinez of Joya de NicaraguaThis week's guest is fast becoming one of the cigar world's wisest counsel's. A born leader with a cool head, Juan Martinez talks to Nick from his garden in Managua. Now in charge of Nicaragua's oldest cigar factory, Juan talks to Nick about Cinco Decadas - The Rise of the Nicaraguan Cigar, the book the pair put together for Joya's 50th anniversary; the world's greatest cigar factory; resilience; resolution; the future - and of course, cigars. Happy VE Day Friday, folks!2020-05-0800 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastEpisode 5 - Henry Chamberlain of the Coastal Exploration CompanyA change of pace for this week's pod, as Nick talks to a remarkable former Royal Marine bringing the great outdoors, some ancient marine skills and a sense of adventure to his clients. Henry Chamberlain, speaking from his lockdown base in Kabul, Afghanistan, talks to Nick about life on the ocean waves, intimidating moments facing fierce tribes in forgotten places, about 'smuggling', creek swimming, foraging the salt marshes - and butt pricking! Listen on...2020-05-0100 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastEpisode 4 - Alejandro Turrent of Casa TurrentThis week's guest is a beguiling man from a beguiling country. Nick talks at length to Alejandro Turrent, owner of Casa Turrent cigars and the latest hand on the tiller on one of the oldest tobacco dynasties on the planet. The duo talk San Andres wrapper, parrots, Tequila, shrimp, terrifying nautical journeys, Shamanic rituals and a whole lot more. Happy Friday!2020-04-2400 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastEpisode 3 - Scott VinesDevon is Heaven! From the green and pleasant land of his south west eyrie, Scott Vines of Tor Imports joins Nick Hammond for this week's pod. Tor are responsible for bringing some of the biggest names in New World cigars into the UK - and he chats to Nick candidly about the cigar industry here, selling fags in Glasgee, the legendary humidor manager Ian and a little sewing room in a school in Estelí, among much more. Enjoy the pod.2020-04-1700 min
IQ PODCASTSIQ Podcasts: KristaDoesNumbers with Nick Hammond Episode 29Nick Hammond, owner of Pacific Coast Spirits in Oceanside, California talks about how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted his distillery and restaurant. Nick has found solutions for his business to help his community and local breweries by making hand sanitizer. Instead of a restaurant full of seating customers, he has transformed it into an assembly line for bottling and packaging hand sanitizer.2020-04-1616 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastBonus Pod - Entreacto!In this bonus mini pod bonus episode, Nick Hammond reads a chapter from his book, Around The World In 80 Cigars for your delectation. Buy it from all good cigar stores, bookshops and from www.nick-hammond.com now; perfect lockdown reading.2020-04-1500 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastEpisode 2 - Laurence DavisIn this week's pod, Nick Hammond talks to his old sparring partner, Laurence Davis of Sautter Cigar fame. Havana Festival 2020, Laurence in a lather, lockdown herfing, Instagram Live, El Jeffe's first cigar, visiting Pinar del Rio and a whole host more is covered as the dynamic duo shoot the breeze over a morning smoke...2020-04-1000 minAround The World In 80 Cigars - The PodcastEpisode 1 - Jimmy McGhee of Hunters & FrankauIn the opening pod, author Nick Hammond talks to Jimmy McGhee, marketing guru for Hunters & Frankau, the UK importer of Cuban cigars. They talk old smokes, new smokes, fun times and more. The perfect antidote to the lockdown blues.2020-04-0300 minHey Indie FilmmakersUpgrading Nick’s Lighting SetupUpgrading Nick’s Lighting SetupNick wanted better lighting for his home office, so he purchased a budget 2-light RGB LED kit. And Griffin arrives in Nevada to help him set it up!The LED kit Nick purchased (on sale for $160):GVM 800D-RGB LED Studio 2-Video Light KitHey Indie Filmmakers is brought to you by Squarespace. Go to squarespace.com/griffin to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.2020-03-3131 minHey Indie FilmmakersHow to Locate Free-to-Use Archival FootageHow to Locate Free-to-Use Archival Footage
Using tools like youtube-dl, and sources including presidential libraries and Archive.org, Nick and Griffin explain how to locate and download historical news footage for documentaries. It’s the workflow behind Griffin’s weekly archival web series Rewind.
Download The Recount app on iOS or Android. Watch Rewind, Griffin’s weekly deep dive into the political video archives—including episode #12 Cuban Missile Crisis.To download videos, Nick uses the free command-line tool youtube-dl. (Watch his short tutorial video.) Griffin uses a paid app, Uniconverter by Wondershare. Other video do...2019-12-2332 min
Rams Brothers: The Pod, An LA Rams PodcastRBTP31: (LA vs. SF) Rams Therapy featuring Rich Hammond of the Athletic & Co-Host Nick!RBTP episode 31 is titled "Rams Therapy" for very obvious reasons. The Rams Brothers are deflated after another tough loss at home to the San Francisco 49ers. They dig deep into the underlying issues and take a microscope to the offensive line with Rich Hammond of the Athletic. Additionally, the Rams Brothers weigh the national narratives; both positive and negative from the loss against SF, they feature the personalities of #RamsTwitter in the segment: "Rams Complaint Box", and of course: "Nick's Picks of the Week". The interview with Rich Hammond concludes with his gut feeling on how the Rams are...2019-10-151h 17Hey Indie FilmmakersWhy does the new iPhone need 3 cameras?Why does the new iPhone need 3 cameras?
Griffin is in Villenave-d’Ornon, France, and Nick explains why Apple added a third camera to their newly released iPhone 11 Pro.Hey Indie Filmmakers is brought to you by Squarespace. Try it for free, then save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain—visit http://squarespace.com/griffinBelow—a photo of an antique motion picture camera in Oviedo, Spain, featuring a turret lens system, and the beach in Zumaia, Spain. And Nick’s deconstructed Mac Mini, in which he upgraded the RAM from 8GB to 32...2019-09-3027 minHey Indie FilmmakersHow long should freelancers save clients' video files?How long should freelancers save clients' video files?If a client from six years ago emailed you, would you still have their wedding video? Nick and Griffin discuss their data retention policies for freelance clients.
Hey Indie Filmmakers is brought to you by Squarespace. Try it for free, then save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain—visit squarespace.com/griffinWhen it comes to pricing for client work, Nick recommends watching Mike Monteiro’s F*ck You, Pay Me.
After Nick expressed interest in piloting a plane, John Patr...2019-03-2937 min
On a ShoestringNick Hammond InterviewIn this interview we have NIck Hammond an academic based out of Cambridge. He works on 17th and 18th Century French Literature. In the ensuing discussionwe talk about gossip over the centuries in Paris, the City of Lights. Nick brings some excellent insight into the gossip and tales of shoes. 2019-03-1044 minHey Indie FilmmakersOne-Day Documentaries with Griffin HammondOne-Day Documentaries with Griffin HammondIndy Mogul is back! This is first episode of The Indy Mogul Podcast, hosted by Ted Sim: Today we catch up with fellow co-host Griffin Hammond about his work covering the 2016 Presidential election with Bloomberg News and the process of creating his festival darling documentary “Sriracha.” We also discuss the fundamentals of documentary filmmaking and how to film a documentary in one day.2019-01-3135 minHey Indie FilmmakersEpisode 75: Pre-Production MeetingNick and Griffin plan which microphones and cameras they’ll need for next week’s three-person shoot. Plus, your questions about sound on a budget documentary, upgrading your editing machine, and when you need a location release to sell stock footage.The Faustian Man wondered why I don’t more actively promote my film Sriracha on the podcast. He says, “I watched it last night still amazing! I love that doc.” It’s free on Amazon Prime.Kasey asked about music libraries. Episode 47 discusses the topic in-depth. For my music, I use...2018-08-2244 minHey Indie FilmmakersEpisode 71: Apple Updates the MacBook ProAre Apple’s new MacBook Pros worth the upgrade? I have no idea, so Nick explains the new specs. Plus, your questions about recovering lost audio, organizing camera gear, and if your computer can handle 10-bit video files.Regarding hard-to-play video files, for playback I recommend VLC for Mac or PC, and for transcoding files—EditReady for Mac.This simple “underwear organizer” helps store my lenses, camera bodies, cords and accessories inside dresser drawers.For more information about camera bags Nick and I use, check out episode 69, How to Vacation with a Camera.2018-07-1846 minHey Indie FilmmakersEpisode 54: Filmed with a Live Studio AudienceEpisode 54: Filmed With a Live Studio AudienceGriffin is on campus at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois—where his friends have joined as this podcast’s first live studio audience. Plus, your questions about the DJI Spark, unconventional interview framing, and why Griffin uses an ND filter but Nick doesn’t.Special thanks to Illinois State University, Dr. Steve Hunt and Dr. Nathan Carpenter for letting us use their new Communication Innovation Center to film this week’s episode.Special guests featured in this episodeAdam Rahn also co-hosted Hey Indie Fi...2018-03-0741 minHey Indie FilmmakersEpisode 7: How to Produce Wedding Films (rebroadcast)Episode 7: How to Produce Wedding Films [Rebroadcast]Episode originally aired February 14, 2017Happy Valentine’s Day! Nick and Griffin share their wedding film production techniques—from dealing with low light in dark receptions to copyrighted music. Plus your questions about DSLR recording limits, asking good interview questions, and what format to shoot commercials in.Watch Griffin & Amy’s 5-minute wedding video, edited from only one good camera angle after Griffin screwed up Nick’s great close-up angle.A sampling of wedding films produced by Nick BodmerA sampling of wedding films produced by Griff...2018-02-1442 min
Midwest Real088. PERMISSION FOR REBIRTH with Artist, Traveler and Psychonaut, Nick HammondMy friend, Nick Hammond is an artist, traveler and lover-maker to life's mysteries.
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