We're going over everything we have used to create our podcasts and deciding what to keep or not.In Episode #439 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the couple of essential pieces you will need to produce an audio podcast, the extra thrills that are helpful for video production, why it is useful to play around with new tools periodically, staying lean/mean vs really high production value & our decisions to stop using some and start using others. Huge thanks to Sir TJ The Wrathful, Jen In Indy & McIntosh for the boostagrams. Your support means the world to us!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:29) - We are the tools(1:52) - Essential hardware: mic/laptop/earphones(8:42) - Hardware thrills: camera/lightbox/mixer(15:22) - Essential production software: audio editor(17:42) - Software thrills: Riverside/Zencastr/extras(22:28) - Spotify distribution of new episodes(24:33) - Boostagram Lounge(28:37) - Essential distribution services: a podcast host(35:27) - Breaking news: Blubrry announces Vid2Pod(38:48) - Distribution thrills: Surveymonkey/Hootsuite(42:41) - Riverside grrrrr(50:54) - Opus Pro for clipping(58:41) - Adobe Suite(1:00:52) - Summary(1:08:34) - Testing AI Tools(1:15:12) - V4V: Time/Talent/TreasureValue 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

Anthony NoudIncredibly engaging conversation with Anthony where we discussed what goes on between our ears, past experiences, the positives of asking the right questions, magic moments and more.Have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world & don't forget to boost!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(3:04) - What goes on between our ears(6:42) - Our thoughts(10:42) - Day 1 post addiction(14:50) - Finding the peer group(20:40) - Why meditation?(22:40) - State of mind(26:40) - Beyond shifting expectations(28:40) - Asking the right questions(32:30) - Teaching access(39:00) - The challenge to be hungry(43:00) - Mates from the past(48:50) - Dealing with hate(54:50) - Being a Dad(59:20) - Reminiscing(1:02:15) - Doin right by 'me'(1:12:30) - Contact AnthonySupport the show

Where's the line between being consistent & being crazy?In Episode #438 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why we are fitness obsessed but not health nuts, the analogy of Duolingo's streak freezes to faux consistency, why it's the action/effort/intensity that matters and not the timing, why being consistent isn't good in and of itself and our ridiculously expensive shirts. Huge thanks to Cole McCormick for the boostagram. Your support means the world to us!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:58) - Social media inspired topic(2:29) - Juan's fitness numbers(4:57) - Kyrin's streak freeze of consistency(9:12) - Repeated actions but variable cadence(19:55) - Definition(22:10) - Time to get hustling(28:17) - Marathons & shopping malls(31:13) - Boostagram Lounge(36:43) - How important is consistency for v4v?(40:06) - V4V music requires repetition(43:14) - It's a neutral quality that amplifies others(50:28) - Summary(54:58) - V4V: Join us liveValue 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

Jason is the main developer of the Podcast Guru app and cofounder of Really Bad Apps.In Conversation #104, Jason and I discuss: why he moved to Panama with his family, the soul sucking nature of big corporations, why he loves spending time coding Podcast Guru, how he first found out about the v4v model, the frustrations of advertising and how IPFS/music/video is in the future for his app. Jason is in as a 30% split for this episode so don't forget to boost!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro to Jason(0:30) - Why go to Panama?(5:15) - Why don't American's travel?(7:52) - Jason's previous life ..... meetings(12:42) - Stem Cell Therapy(16:09) - Travel is influenced by where you grew up(19:52) - V4V: An alternative to interruptive ads(25:23) - Micropayments that work(29:10) - Follow the fun music(38:10) - Just not our average percussion(40:55) - History of Really Bad Apps(48:15) - What's next for Podcast Guru(58:25) - Don't blame your app developer(1:07:29) - Podcast app's are Sisyphus's boulder(1:10:35) - Where we spend our time(1:17:20) - V4V: Connect with JasonConnect with Jason:Podcast Guru: https://podcastguru.io/Email: jason@reallybadapps.comConnect 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 morals just statements or do they have a deeper meaning behind them?In Episode #437 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why ethics/philosophy is kind of lousy for understanding about morality, whether Spartans would approve of my stance on non-violence, Juan's dislike of them because they aren't actionable, the ambiguity of Aesop's fables and a list of books that helped me to understand this topic. Huge thanks to McIntosh for the boostagrams. Your support means the world to us!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(1:07) - Morals from 'A Room With A View'(1:38) - Definitions(4:45) - Nietzsche's herd mentality(7:43) - Are there objective morals?(13:16) - How do we reach consensus?(24:03) - Boostagram Lounge(28:41) - Drawing a line in the sand(34:05) - The morals of stepping on lizards(40:19) - Are there superior morals?(45:32) - Religion & actions(49:56) - Meme of the week(50:22) - Cultural evolution & game theory(59:15) - Our morals: violence/coercion/Raskjuanikov(1:02:17) - Summary(1:11:07) - V4V: Wake up at 4 amValue 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

Are you prepared for this spontaneously prepared podcast?!In Episode #436 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the British army mantra of alliteration, saying the thing I thought I would never say, epic feedback I received for the book reviews, the difference between meal prep/daydreaming/focused work, why you will never be prepared for a baby and how Juan ramps up quickly.Huge thanks to Dave Jones, Cardboard Giraffe & Cole McCormick for the boostagrams. Your support means the world to us!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:35) - The Topic: 572 weeks of gym data(5:13) - Definition & the 7P's(10:53) - Are there situations you can't prepare for?(17:58) - What is actual preparation?(26:08) - Boostagram Lounge(31:43) - The process of preparing(45:10) - 3 bonus questions(50:12) - Summary: Being prepared for anything(53:46) - V4V: Prepare to reach outValue 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(1:23) - Juan's February 2024 Recap(6:43) - Kyrin's February 2024 Recap(16:49) - Support Overview(18:53) - Juan's March 2024 Goals(26:26) - Kyrin's March 2024 Goals(33:57) - Fitness(36:17) - V4V: LesssggooooConnect 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

For real, where do all these random obsessions come from?In Episode #435 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: why Juan struggles to wake up at 4am sometimes, battling with your own bad tendencies, the fixation on fitness, irrationality as the main indicator of obsession, crazy hope within 'Death Of A Salesman', Juan's maxims for life and why I'm going to replace my hands with cinder blocks.Huge thanks to Dave Jones, Balderdash Boys & McIntosh for the boostagrams. Your support means the world to us!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(1:25) - Juan's run story(3:41) - The character in your mind(12:11) - What would X do here?(19:55) - What are we obsessed with?(26:47) - The difference between passion & obsession(33:48) - Why we do V4V(39:04) - Boostagram Lounge(43:36) - A time for violence .... I'm not a fan(50:33) - Where do obsessions come from?(1:01:33) - The benefits of madness(1:07:33) - Feeling alive & a passionate attitude(1:13:37) - Summary(1:19:03) - V4V: Alas we will provide valueValue 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 are the 3 main ways that people lose their money and assets?In Episode #434 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: how trust/human error/scams all interlink, why you should take your security seriously regardless of your wealth, the difference between theoretical and practical security, Lil Uzi Vert and his forehead diamond, why you should listen to Andreas Antonopoulos and why I won't wear a suit in Brazil. Huge thanks to Dave Jones & Cole McCormick for the boostagrams. Your support means the world to us!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(2:32) - Topic broken into two(3:26) - How to lose your money (in 3 easy steps)!!!(4:16) - Trusting the wrong people/entities(13:06) - Human error: overestimating your capabilities(19:12) - Scam/attacks: make your funds inaccessible(27:38) - Mindset: there is no magic bullet(32:38) - Effective security(35:58) - Mentality of asking questions(37:46) - Boostagram Lounge(41:57) - Don't flash the cash(47:35) - Liquid vs illiquid(51:59) - Best practices(59:08) - Crypto resources for learning(1:03:22) - Summary(1:10:14) - V4V: Give some feedbackValue 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

Trevor Bell is a former lawyer and host of 'The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove' podcast. In Conversation #103, Trevor and I discuss: why he did pro-bono work for the Noosa Temple of Satan, our experiences travelling Mexico in different eras, why he's a big fan of V4V/listener support, the nuances of the value 4 value philosophy, the different monetisation models that podcasters can adopt and why he's not a fan of Bitcoin. Trevor has generously asked for his 30% split to go to the Podcast Index, don't forget to boost!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:19) - Satan's lawyer(5:01) - Journalist's love satanism(8:26) - Don't become a lawyer!(14:59) - Travelling Latin America in the 90's(19:08) - Manufacturing Consent(22:05) - Experiencing other cultures(25:40) - Intro to P2.0 and staying small(31:42) - He's not Anti-V4V, shame on Sam!(33:21) - Is Patreon value 4 value compliant?(37:18) - Our first PayPal donation(40:29) - Say no to paywalls(42:37) - Trevor's making me sweat(44:07) - Where's the subscriptions?!(49:08) - Should the nerdy tech stuff be foremost?(58:16) - BTC has a lot of hurdles(1:07:10) - Framing time and talent(1:11:11) - Advertising bleh(1:14:52) - The Feedback Loop: Say my name(1:19:40) - Definitely fell into that one lol(1:23:10) - The closed vs open business model(1:31:24) - Critical but done with kindness(1:34:46) - Ignorance is bliss(1:37:05) - The Iron Fist & The Velvet GloveConnect with Trevor:Website: https://www.ironfistvelvetglove.com.au/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theironfistandthevelvetglo8763Connect 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