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Backstage LowdownEpisode 7: Interview with Music Producer, Sam HilliferIn this week’s episode we hear from songwriter, producer Sam Hillifer. Sam takes us through his production philosophy, explores why there might not be so many high school bands anymore and shows us why our lightning round can be super...
2021-10-3043 min
Curiosity Killed ItEp. 24 / Fly by The Seat of Your PantsWhy are your pants flying? Alex thinks it's a sewing saying... he's wrong. We're talking about intuition, when automation is best, and going off script.
2021-08-1230 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 23 / Bob's Your UncleWho's Bob, Who's uncle is he? We're talking about favoritism (specifically the origins of nepotism), hiring practices/promotions, and memes.
2021-08-0527 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 22 / Better Late Than NeverThis is a straightforward one but that doesn't mean we couldn't find some interesting tangents. We're talking about group work, pos-COVID events, and whether tardiness is ever acceptable.
2021-07-2926 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 21 / Ducks in a RowAre these carnival ducks, real ducks? Does the number of ducks matter? We're discussing the value of a practice run, overplanning, knolling, Alex's crazy Disney World planning, and Sam's anxiety around a poor performance.
2021-07-2234 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 20 / Hindsight is 20/20How good is 20/20? Did we have the foresight to make this saying episode 20 or was that just luck? We're talking about vision, the fact that luck plays a bigger part in our lives then we like to give credit to, and overcorrecting problems from the past.
2021-07-1521 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 19 / Risk It To Get The BiscuitWhat is risk? Hard to answer right? We're discussing if upside risk truly exists, we talk about what it would take to risk your life in a game of Russian Roulette, and phenomenons that make us all more risk-tolerant.
2021-07-0826 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 18 / Don't Throw the Baby Out With the BathwaterWe weren't sure about this episode but hey... don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. We're talking about pesticides, new coca-cola, tech-debt, and of course why babies are being thrown out.
2021-07-0123 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 17 / A Rolling Stone Gathers No MossWhat makes moss so important to a stone? We're talking generational views on work/status, nomadic lifestyles, maintaining relationships on the move, and much more.
2021-06-2427 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 16 / Don't Hate the PlayerWhen should we hate the player and not the game? What game are we referring to, sports, video games, LIFE??? We’re discussing when we become angry at the products of our own creation like Paul vs Mayweather, video game development, and even taxes.
2021-06-1733 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 15 / Don't Ask How The Sausage is MadeAsking how the sausage is made might be more than you want to know. Or, it could be the context you need. We're talking about the creation of laws, transparent supply chains, and yes even sausages.
2021-06-1028 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 14 / Don't Look a Gift Horse in the MouthWhat's so special about a horse's mouth? Is a gift horse's mouth different? We're discussing giving the right gift, when to be honest with how you feel about a present, and what we think is the perfect type of gift.
2021-06-0330 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 13 / The Squeaky Wheel Gets the GreaseIs something squeaking a good or bad thing? Is this saying better suited for products or people? We're talking about work meetings, people who peacock at parties, and products where squeaking is part of the design.
2021-05-2727 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 12 / Great Minds Think AlikeIs a great thought really that common? Why are our thoughts so similar to each other? Do you know the full saying? We’re discussing group think, the Dunning Kruger effect, and more.
2021-05-2022 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 11 / A Stitch in Time Saves NineIs this a stitch in the space-time continuum or a sewing saying? We’re discussing the asshole in your neighborhood who doesn't weed his lawn, root cause analysis, mental health, and burnout at work.
2021-05-1327 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 10 / Fake It Till You Make ItIs this saying about creating confidence or just cons? We're discussing some famous hoaxes, over-promising and underdelivering, multi-level marketing, and when it's appropriate to fake something first.
2021-05-0624 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 09 / Those in Glass Houses Should Not Throw StonesAre you throwing stones in your own house? Or, are others throwing them at you? We’re discussing hypocrisy, company culture, and is it actually healthy to cast judgement on others?
2021-04-2929 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 08 / Take it With a Grain of SaltWhy do some things we say need salt? Why specifically do we need one grain of it? We're discussing whether everyone should be a skeptic, when words are like poison, and who/what should you be most skeptical of.
2021-04-2225 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 07 / Don't Put The Cart Before The HorseWhat if we told you that Germany did put the cart before the horse... Is this saying about the order you do something in? Is about breaking convention or tradition? We're discussing the appropriate times to innovate, when tradition/convention is valuable, and why people are reluctant to change.
2021-04-1525 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 06 / Practice Makes PerfectCan practice make disaster? When are you practicing vs just doing? We're discussing where perfection is possible, the difference between learning and practice, and when practice actually makes you worse.
2021-04-0827 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 05 / Beggars Can't Be ChoosersAre beggars too choosy, or not choosy enough? It's important to look at this saying from both sides of the equation. We are discussing unpaid internships, today's job market, and when you need to show humility and drop your ego vs know your worth.
2021-04-0122 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 04 / A Picture Is Worth a Thousand WordsA thousand words are 4 written pages. Is a picture worth all that? Does it mean that pictures are priceless, that they are better for learning, or are actually hold more monetary value? We're discussing how we learn, the importance of language in communication, and what makes something priceless.
2021-03-2526 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 03 / Happy as a ClamWhy are clams so damn happy? Somehow over the years, the back-half of this saying was dropped, but it’s the most important part.
We’re discussing if this means the happiest, a simple pleasure, or was it just a couple of baked American pilgrims on an East Coast beach…
2021-03-1821 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 02 / Cross That Bridge When We Get ThereAre bridges really one of humanity’s great foes? Does it mean live in the moment, weigh your tradeoffs, or push decisions to the future? We’re discussing risk management, decision-making frameworks, and some of the bridges we actually have had to cross.
2021-03-1117 minCuriosity Killed ItEp. 01 / The Early Bird Gets The WormDoes the worm come to the earliest rising bird or the first bird to a new field? Is being FIRST actually important? We’re discussing examples of when being first is advantageous and when it’s not. Featuring some discussions around Apple, Uber, and Youtube.
2021-03-1128 minCuriosity Killed ItCuriosity Killed It (Preview)Listen to the trailer for the show before we officially go live on March 11th.
2021-03-0600 min
4 Turntables and a Microphone PodcastI Am Sam - '21 Week 04 Part 1 - Most Expensive Song Lyrics, Avril Lavigne, Music HistoryIn Part 1 of this week's episode, we discuss what recording during the pandemic is like with our guest Sam Hillifer (www.samhillifer.com). We also look at the most expensive original song lyrics ever sold at auction. Is Avril Lavigne dead or alive? Find out in this weeks Conspiracy Corner. Lastly, Ricardo talks history with On This Day in Music History. Check us out on social media: linktr.ee/4taam
2021-01-3146 min
Ape Audio PodcastEpisode 02 | "I Can Feel Something Inside His Ass" Ft. Sam HilliferChristian, Patrick, and Ian sit down with local hardcore legend Sam Hillifer to discuss the history of his current band SUNDIVER his side project Hot Future as well as the history behind his previous band and scene darling Die Atlantic. Sam "Chers" with us his humble musical beginnings and what inspired him as an artist. He takes us on journey of not only his musical development but the tri-cities as well. We discuss what the local scene is doing well and also what it may be lacking. Ian offers up an amazing misheard lyric that you wont want to pass...
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