The Read

Hate when a podcast's flow is interrupted by an ad read? From the mind of Van Robichaux comes a podcast that's impossible to interrupt--because it's already ONLY ad reads.

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Xero

After three weeks off, Van returns for the start of his first theme month Readtober (April 15th to May 15th) and discusses the accounting software he uses to keep things running, Xero . The Read listeners can get a free 30 days to try out the accountng software Xero by visiting van.link/xero

Apr 21, 2023•7 min•Ep. 10

36 Lyn Refuel Station

The Read gets local with an ad read for the single location, South Minneapolis neighborhood gas station, 36 Lyn Refuel Station. All April long visit 36Lyn, tell 'em "Van sent you" and you'll get a free banana with the purchase of any large fountain drink!

Mar 31, 2023•7 min•Ep. 9

Shen Yun

Van gives an unfiltered look at this weeks sponsor, Chinese traditional dance group, Shen Yun . Shen Yun is coming to an area near you soon. Upcoming dates include: San Luis Obispo, CA - Mar 25th & Mar 26th Denver, CO - Mar 29th-31st New York City - April 6th-16th San Diego, CA - April 21st-23rd

Mar 23, 2023•6 min•Ep. 8

GPT-4

In this unique episode, host Van Robichaux hands over the reins to GPT-4, the advanced language model from OpenAI. Discover how this versatile AI tool can generate high-quality content for various industries, and enjoy the humor and creativity as GPT-4 takes control of the entire episode. Don't forget to check out GPT-4 for yourself with an exclusive promo code!

Mar 16, 2023•3 min•Ep. 7

Gusto

Van reads an ad for a service he uses himself, Gusto and teaches you how to make a quick $54. Plus a guest read from Van's assistant, James Trevor. Get a $100 visa gift card when you sign up for gusto at van.link/gusto

Mar 10, 2023•9 min•Ep. 6

fun.com

Ad Reader and Host Van Robichaux touts toy and gift site fun.com and gives a rundown of the least selling, least popular Funko Pops on their site. See the full list with images of all the pops and rescue an unloved, unpopular pop at van.link/fun . 20. Funko POP Marvel: Eternals - Ajak Figure 19. Funko POP! Rocks: Boyz II Men- Nathan Morris Figure 18. Funko POP! Movies: Bram Stoker's- Armored Dracula Figure 17. Funko POP! Military: Air Force Female 1 - Dress Blues 16. Funko POP! TV: Happy Days - ...

Mar 02, 2023•17 min•Ep. 5

Atlas VPN

Van Robichaux returns to last weeks bumped VPN sponsor, atlasVPN but after the read he starts questioning everything and goes on a journey to discover: Who really controls atlasVPN and why do they want your data? With our THE READ affiliate link van.link/atlasVPN you can hide your web browsing from everyone (except them) for under $2 a month.

Feb 23, 2023•8 min•Ep. 4

Seppita Mobile

In a surprise twist for this week's THE READ, host Van Robichaux bumps the planned VPN sponsor and does a read for celebrity sponsored mobile phone brand, Seppita Mobile. With our THE READ affiliate link van.link/seppita you can get Unlimited Rate Root ™ included with any unlimited plan. You can find the fan made The Read Feed recap show at anchor.fm/thereadfeedshow...

Feb 15, 2023•7 min•Ep. 3

OtterBox

On the second episode of THE READ, after some quick follow up and chit chat about last week's episode, host Van Robichaux does an ad read for the heavy-duty phone accessory brand, OtterBox. Protect your phone with a case from OtterBox by visiting van.link/otterbox and let Van know what model you got by emailing him at otterbox@van.link For more information on Van, visit his website at van.link You can follow Van on Twitter at @vanthebrand and on instagram at vanthebrand...

Feb 08, 2023•6 min•Ep. 2

Namecheap

In this inaugural episode of THE READ, host Van Robichaux tells the backstory of how this podcast started and does an ad read for his first sponsor, Namecheap.com Buy a domain by visiting van.link/namecheap and let Van know what you bought by emailing him at domains@van.link For more information on Van, visit his website at van.link You can follow Van on Twitter at @vanthebrand and on instagram at vanthebrand...

Feb 01, 2023•5 min•Ep. 1

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