Mere Mortals Conversations

I've spent a lot of time in the depths of what's going on, so it's time to tell you what I've learnt.In Episode #429 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the evolution of podcasting across it's 20 year history, the good/bad parts of what happens on the inside, why advertising screws everything up, why you'll never be able to make ridiculous money from podcasting and a whole bunch of predictions for how the industry will change in 2024. No boostagrams this week, very sad puppy :'(Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(1:02) - Topic(3:12) - Is there a podcast industry?(5:02) - History & growth(11:21) - The Podcast Industrial Complex(29:43) - You can't monetise the network(34:38) - Spotify & cultural trends(42:36) - Chat comment(48:27) - Boostagram Lounge(51:53) - PIC & Chat GPT Predictions(59:07) - Podnews Predictions(1:09:47) - Juan's Predictions(1:15:58) - Summary(1:26:49) - V4V: Send a boostValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Cole McCormick is a filmmaker, podcaster, voice actor and host of the 'AMERICAPLUS' podcast.In Conversation #99, Cole and I discuss: his energetic creativity as a child, what the Hollywood world is actually like, how the Value 4 Value model has inspired his podcasts/films, combining AI with live action and v4v music to create his short film 'Magic Mushroom Fun Time' & why our mutual passion connected us.Have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world & don't forget to boost!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro to Cole(0:33) - The Haboob origin story(3:28) - Gratitude to our parents(6:47) - Childhood love of movies(11:33) - Experimenting with YouTube(16:54) - Consistency(21:32) - Los Angeles vibes(26:26) - Making it in New York(31:39) - Cult classics, digital content & technology(40:18) - Introduction to V4V through No Agenda(44:08) - Using v4v with AMERICAPLUS?(51:08) - Growing slowly(56:48) - The Sat Slinger(1:06:32) - Is V4V creating a new medium?(1:11:29) - What don't creative people understand about v4v?(1:19:44) - Magic Mushroom Fun Time(1:26:20) - It's available everywhere!!!(1:33:19) - Value 4 Value in movies & mainstream?(1:43:17) - Films & AI(1:51:44) - A new financial model(2:00:44) - Our mutual connection/passion(2:09:15) - Kyrin's travel plans for 2024(2:14:22) - Where to find ColeCole's Links:Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/colemccormick1Magic Mushroom Fun Time: https://noagendatube.com/w/oFCaQEs95FYcb3gMw9nNv5Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Are we going to take over the world :oIn Episode #428 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the desire to pursue something, what Juan wants to do with the podcast, why I appear to be rather unambitious, links to conscientiousness and neuroticism, whether you can artificially create ambition and if it is necessary for a good life. Huge thanks to Queenmother and Allen C Paul. Your contributions are vital to the show!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:46) - Defining 'Ambition'(2:42) - Related to the podcast(11:19) - Unknown desires(18:07) - Boostagram Lounge(24:06) - Are we ambitious?(28:26) - Do you need it to be fulfilled?(35:04) - Big 5 Personality traits(39:55) - It's impossible to reach ultimate fulfillment(45:00) - Creating ambition for yourself(50:07) - It's influence on time perception(54:27) - Summary(59:55) - V4V: Who of us is more ambitious?Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

It's time for our monthly check in where we review our goals from last month and see what's coming up for the next.Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series, showcasing our own methodology. What do you do differently and why?Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:49) - Juan's December 2023 Recap(3:18) - Kyrin's December 2023 Recap(7:54) - Support Overview(14:45) - Juan's January 2024 Goals(24:58) - Kyrin's January 2024 Goals(35:18) - Fitness(40:03) - V4V: What Are Your GoalsConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Join me in my latest adventure on 'The Mere Mortals in Motion' series! In this video, I embark on a 12-week powerlifting journey, diving deep into the strategies, equipment, and science behind successful powerlifting. From baseline assessments to progressive overload, I discuss my personal plan and goals, including a 10% improvement in my lifts. Whether you're a seasoned lifter or just starting, this video offers insights into effective powerlifting training. Watch as I share my experiences, challenges, and the joy of lifting heavy!0:00 - Intro1:52 - What is a Phase?4:16 - Why Powerlifting5:47 - Outcome7:29 - The Approach12:25 - Equipment14:18 - How to keep track17:22 - Summary & SupportConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

TJ Doerfel (also known as Sir TJ The Wrathful) is a musician in the band 'The Doerfels' and host of the 'Into The Doerfel-Verse' podcast. In Conversation #98, TJ and I discuss: life on the road with 10 siblings, his experience of grinding away in the music industry, how he came across 'value 4 value music', why he started a podcast to interact with fans and the joys of rediscovering a passion. Have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world & don't forget to boost!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro To TJ(0:36) - Selling the family house to play music(5:54) - TJ's love of music(13:30) - Getting serious & practice(24:01) - Child novelty vs turning pro(31:21) - The 'Music Business' & connections(40:20) - Self promotion vs V4V(46:01) - Can Value 4 Value be mainstream?(50:30) - V4V Music is open(55:39) - Value is subjective(1:00:01) - TJ's problem that v4v solved(1:09:50) - 'Pay to play' grossness(1:23:45) - Getting real feedback(1:29:34) - Interacting with boosts & chapters(1:42:47) - New music: acoustic and live(1:48:39) - Starting again(1:52:38) - Check out The DoerfelverseTJ's Links:Website: https://www.doerfelverse.com/Mastodon: https://noagendasocial.com/@sirtjthewrathfulConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastSupport the show

How have our bodies changed after 10+ years of training?In Episode #427 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why the stats say I'm top heavy and unbalanced, the data that I capture to measure my progress, Juan's reasons for focusing on health instead of size, how different sports can change your body composition and why it's unlikely you'll care how you look after training for a while. Huge thanks to Petar, Sir TJ The Wrathful and Cole McCormick. Your contributions are vital to the show!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:52) - Today's topic(3:24) - My InBody Scan(10:27) - Juan tracks for health(15:38) - Weight & waist data(18:58) - Biceps, chest & neck data(24:26) - Boostagram Lounge(32:03) - Bodybuilding(42:33) - Locking in gains in your youth(49:43) - Random observations(1:02:45) - Summary(1:11:23) - V4V: We want your pics(1:13:11) - Live chat commentsValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Get the latest goss on what is coming for the new year and why it's about to get crazy.In Episode #426 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: discuss the strategy and philosophy behind the podcast, Mere Mortals, the importance of sustainability and consistency in podcasting, providing valuable content to listeners, why I want to focus more on live audio & less on video, Juan's desire for high quality production and a potential new show idea?!No support this week. Very sad puppy :'(Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(1:45) - An overview of the Mere Mortals(3:55) - Strategy & philosophy(8:20) - Providing more value(14:02) - Chris Williamson(16:40) - More conversations(25:59) - A hybrid video model(38:13) - Boostagram Lounge(40:45) - Live(1:00:33) - Summary(1:13:18) - V4V: We want your inputValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

What has Juan learnt from buying a property for his young family?In Episode #425 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: all the factors that go into buying a property, my prioritisation of social and financial freedom, whether there is a housing bubble here at the moment and if the metaverse/digital world will have any effect of future house prices. Massive thanks to Dave Jones & Petar The Slav  for the support. These two have been rock solid since almost day dot!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:59) - Juan's housewarming/bbq(3:13) - Long term real returns from investments(9:34) - Decision making of investment vs preferences(20:05) - Kyrin's reasons to not buy property(28:53) - Predictions: Juan's master spreadsheet(33:07) - Boostagram Lounge(39:02) - More MM and Spotify bad bad(42:06) - Australian housing crisis(48:52) - Are houses unafforable nowadays?(59:30) - Location location location(1:05:15) - Own nothing and you'll be happy(1:10:31) - Summary(1:13:58) - References(1:17:05) - V4V: I need some voice actorsValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

A continuation from the last 'Musings' but with the focus now on the group instead of the individual.In Episode #424 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: whether I'm being selfish by choosing to create memories just for me, why axe throwing places aren't fond of photos, 'The Inevitable' and 'The Three-Body Problem' books, why September 11/GFC/Covid were world wide events and our lousy predictions of the next big thing. Massive thanks to Dave Jones, Petar, Jimsiefert and Cole McCormick  for the support. Really helps a lot!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:38) - Previous Ep recap(2:52) - Sacrificing your moment for the group(8:47) - How to create shared memories(14:30) - Using technology for journaling(19:52) - Super power of creation(23:34) - Boostagram Lounge(37:46) - World collective moments(44:28) - What's going to come?(53:22) - Any moment could be the last(57:00) - Summary(1:04:17) - V4V: Send in a boostValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastGet Some Sats: https://lightsats.com/tips/clo6iyhiq057sqx7u43h7wshw/claimConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show