I'm going on hiatus for a few months. In Ep#61.5 I'm talking about why it's just a bit too hard to maintain motivation/time to produce these episodes whilst travelling Brazil. Huge thanks to everyone who supported this show over this last season, I really do appreciate it. Mere Mortals Ep#443 Link: YT: https://youtube.com/live/MjcUz61RNUo Timeline: (0:00) - Intro (2:06) - Appreciation Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/support Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/pay...
Apr 17, 2024•3 min•Season 62Ep. 62
Worried your art is not mainstream enough, the more niche the better! In Ep#61 we're learning about the long tail of producing art, 3 forces underlying the unequal distribution & my vision of a new economic market. Huge thanks to Sam Sethi , McIntosh , Dave Jones , Chad F & Jeanpaul for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). You all make this podcast happen! 40% of this episode is going to Cole, Sven, The Doerfels and the app developers who make this all possible. Statist...
Apr 01, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 61
Sometimes you just have to call it quits ... or do you? In Ep#60 we're going to learn why I've struggled with my Book Reviews show, the financial woes of app developers & potential strategies to fix these problems. Huge thanks to Chad F & Sam Sethi for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). You all make this show happen! 40% of this episode is going to Cole, Sven, The Doerfels and the app developers who make this all possible. Timeline: (0:00) - Intro (2:08) - Honing Your...
Mar 25, 2024•51 min•Season 4Ep. 60
What does the music industry have to teach us about giving music out for free? In Ep#59 we're going to learn from Prince, Radiohead & 50 Cent about how to adapt to change & delay monetary gratification. Huge thanks to Deezlaughs , Chad F & Sam Sethi for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). You all make this show happen! 40% of this episode is going to Cole, Sven, The Doerfels and the app developers who make this all possible. Extra Links: Radiohead Interview: https:...
Mar 18, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 59
Why am I travelling across the world to meet people who I've never even spoken to? In Ep#58 we're going to examine the driving forces behind collaboration and how technology is only enabling more and more of it. Huge thanks to Cole McCormick , Deezlaughs , Adam Curry & Sam Sethi for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). Check out their podcasts! 40% of this episode is going to Cole, Sven, The Doerfels and the app developers who make this all possible. Timeline: (0:00) - Intr...
Mar 11, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 58
From the past we shall learn our future .... and it's full of exciting art! In Ep#57 we're going to do a recap of all the previous seasons, find out what Season 4 has in store for us & learn about the 3 collaborators who will be providing art. Huge thanks to Sircussmedia , McIntosh , Cole McCormick & Kolomona for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). Check out their podcasts! 40% of this episode is going to Cole, Sven, The Doerfels and the app developers who make this al...
Mar 04, 2024•40 min•Season 4Ep. 57
What will digital content look like in 5 years time? In Ep#56 we're going to rehash everything we've learned this season, lay out my predictions for what is ahead of us and learn how you can help shape the future direction of this very podcast. Huge thanks to McIntosh , Cole McCormick & Kolomona for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). Check out their podcasts! 15% of this episode is going to The Podcast Index for being the visionaries to combine RSS, BTC & V4V. I'll se...
Nov 01, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 56
It's the final (and most difficult) frontier of 'value 4 value'. In Ep#55 we're going to dive into a mini history of video on the internet, explain why advertising stuffs everything up and list the current places to host/watch v4v enabled video podcasts. Huge thanks to The Tone Wrecker & Balderdashboys for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). Check out their music and podcasts! 15% of this episode is going to Sir Alecks Gates for his amazing work on NA Tube and his contribu...
Oct 25, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 55
What techniques do you need to consider when asking for contribution? In Ep#54 we're going to listen to a compilation of different asks from podcasters and analyse why their audience support puts them at the top of the charts! Huge thanks to Sam Sethi , Jason & Mitch D for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). Check out their apps! 15% of this episode is going to all the people I took clips from for this episode, go check out their shows! Handy links: Fountain/RSS.com Webina...
Oct 18, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 54
I want to support my favourite podcaster .... but how?! In Ep#53 we're going to find out how to get some Bitcoin on the Lightning Network, test out some cool apps and I'll give some podcast recommendations as well. This was recorded as a video version as well (link below). Huge thanks to Kolomona and Premitive1 for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). Don't forget to boost! 15% of this episode is going to Jason from Podcast Guru to help support apps & developers working on ...
Oct 11, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 53
Can you earn a living just through Value 4 Value? In Ep#52 we're going to examine how much I've made across my various shows & where I'd be if I had used advertising instead. Make sure you check the chapter art for all the fancy graphs I've created. Huge thanks to Adam Curry , Sir Spencer , Gene Bean & Sam Sethi for supporting the show. You are now part of my data hehe. 15% of this episode is going to John Spurlock for his creation of OP3 and giving me handy graphs to use for nerd purpos...
Oct 04, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 52
What are the benefits of willing listeners eager to contribute? In Ep#51 we're going to compare the similar ethos between OS/V4V, how to properly acknowledge volunteers and a focus on the talent of the 3T's. Huge thanks to Sam Sethi & Steve Webb for supporting the show. Every contribution counts! 15% of this episode is going to Steven Crader for his documentation and rock solid work in improving podcasting. Handy links: Revolution OS Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jw8K460vx1c B...
Sep 27, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 51
Let's encourage our hosts to be even more hospitable. In Ep#50 we're going to analyse why podcast hosting companies shut down, integrating v4v as a business and how you could do it all by yourself (or with some peers). Huge thanks to The Bearded Tek , Sam Sethi , Chad F , James Cridland & Boobury for supporting the show. Loving the live boosts! 15% of this episode is going to Cameron for providing an important building block and his behind the scenes work. 5% of this is also going to IPFS ho...
Sep 20, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 50
You think we're content with just empowering audio creators?! In Ep#49 we're going to examine the current problem with blogging, why NOSTR & Stacker News have been successful and how v4v might make it's way into all text communication. Huge thanks to The Bearded Tek , Nick Malster , Sam Sethi , The Golden Dragon , Adam Curry , Chris Fisher & Boobury for supporting the show. What a week! 15% of this episode is going to The Bearded Tek for working on a blogging version of all the cool podc...
Sep 13, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 49
Give me some stats ..... stat! In Ep#48 we're going to view some charts of the Podcasting 2.0 namespace adoption, reflect on where we've come from and realise why your end goals are ultimately more important than growth. Huge thanks to Chris Fisher , McIntosh , Steve Webb , Cole McCormick , The Golden Dragon & Cardboardgiraffe for supporting the show. What a week! 15% of this episode is going to Ron Ploof for providing some very handy v4v graphs. Handy chart links: https://griddlecakes.com/n...
Sep 06, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 48
I've started to notice some trends of things people get confused about. In Ep#47 we're going to have a look at why V4V is not all or nothing, divorcing it from Bitcoin/Podcasting 2.0 and why it might not work for everyone. Huge thanks to Nick Malster & Anonymous for supporting the show. Absolute legends! 15% of this episode is going to CSB for educating and helping people understand about the concept of Value 4 Value. Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supp...
Aug 30, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 47
V4V Music is awesome, but there are some complex things under the surface. In Ep#46 we're going to have a look at the current V4V Music apps/services, the social & tech hurdles to hosting/playing music and the big elephant in the room. Huge thanks to Cole McCormick , Boobury , Anonymous & Guy Smiley for supporting the show. Absolute legends! 15% of this episode is going to StevenB for creating so many building blocks to help kick start this revolution. Go V4V Music! Value 4 Value Support...
Aug 23, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Will this new medium be just as revolutionary as radio and podcasting? In Ep#45 we are going to have a look at the current problems in the music industry, case examples of musicians/DJ's using RSS and why everyone gets a part of the money. Huge thanks to Cole McCormick, McIntosh and Adam Curry for supporting the show. Absolute legends! 15% of this episode is going to Ainsley Costello , Able Kirby & Sir Spencer for letting me play their music. Don't forget to support your favourite musicians!...
Aug 16, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 45
What is the clearest signal you can get in a spammy world? In Ep#44 we're going to examine why a boostagram is the best feedback you can get from your audience and feels good for everyone involved. Huge thanks to ChadF & Robert Sasuke for supporting the show whilst it was live. Absolute legends! Also a shoutout to @ColeMcCormick@mastodon.social for the interview he had with Ainsley Costello on America+, really helped to showcase why the power of a boostagram lies mostly in the connection, no...
Aug 09, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 44
Is this the first example of micropayments actually working on the internet? In Ep#43 we're going to examine the Value tag and how this enables streaming of money within your podcasting app. Huge thanks to Cole McCormick (America+), McIntosh (Generation Bitcoin) & Gene Bean (Volunteer Technologist) for supporting the show. Absolute legends! 15% of this episode is going to Dave Jones for helping to create all this amazing infrastructure so don't forget to stream some sats! Value 4 Value Suppo...
Aug 02, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 43
Podcasting is getting a much needed update! In Ep#42 we're looking at the ecosystem of Podcasting 2.0 and how it is providing innovation of new tags and features that have been needed for decades Huge thanks to Cameron, ChadF, Cole McCormick (America+), McIntosh (Generation Bitcoin), Petar & Lyceum for supporting the show. Absolute legends! 15% of this episode is going to John Spurlock for helping fix my Live Podping so don't forget to send a boost! Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https:/...
Jul 26, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 42
Podcasting is getting a much needed update! In Ep#41 we're looking at two definitions of podcasting (the initial spirit & the technical) and why Apple/YouTube/Spotify are trying to move away from the open and accessible nature that makes podcasting amazing. Huge thanks to Cole McCormick (America+), McIntosh (Generation Bitcoin), Genebean (Volunteer Technologist) & Petar for supporting the show. Absolute legends! 15% of this episode is going to Adam Curry for creating the medium of podcas...
Jul 19, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 41
What 4 properties are going to change the future? In Ep #40 we're talking about my obsession with podcasting, v4v and bitcoin over the past couple of years and what I realised that they all had in common. Huge thanks to @ColeMcCormick (America+), @mcintosh (Generation Bitcoin), @genebean (Volunteer Technologist) & @adam (No Agenda) for supporting the show! 15% of this episode is going to Oscar Merry for his work with Fountain and helping me out with splits. Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram:...
Jul 12, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 40
Welcome back everyone! In Ep#39 I'm giving a brief overview of the previous seasons and what has inspired me to come back again for Season 3. A huge shoutout to Oscar Merry, Genebean, Cole McCormick, clewd and Joshua Dennis for supporting the show. Can't continue on without your help! 15% of this episode is going to Todd Cochrane for helping me to get LIT. Link to the MM #394 Episode: https://youtu.be/BJociub2rv0 Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/support Paypa...
Jul 05, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 39
We’re coming to a close, so let’s review everything we’ve learnt. In Ep #38 I am covering how Juan and I implement v4v on our show ‘Mere Mortals Book Reviews’. The unique aspect we bring is that we’ve taken all the knowledge from this show and tried our best to use every single piece of tactics, philosophy and practical takeaways. A big shoutout to Petar, This Is The Future, Busybrain and Zaikaboy. Seriously cool people! Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/suppo...
Sep 17, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 38
A highlight on the treasure side of the 3T’s. In Ep #37 I am covering how McIntosh implements v4v on his show ‘Generational Wealth With Cryptocurrency’. The unique aspect he brings is his strong stance on not accepting advertising nor sponsorships and why this is a draw for you to contribute value to his show. He also highlights the overlap between the fundamentals of crypto and the amazing work being done with Podcasting 2.0. A big shoutout to Petar The Bitcoiner, AbleKirby, This Is The Future ...
Sep 10, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Not just content with revolutionising podcasting, how about music as well? In Ep #36 I am covering how Sir Spencer and Able Kirby implement v4v on their show ‘AbleKraft’. The unique aspect they bring is a way of using this as a feeder show to link to their main project, an album they released as a value for value podcast called ‘Stay Awhile’ by Able and The Wolf. A creative way of keeping the feedback loop whilst not messing with the format of how a music album is normally structured. A big shou...
Sep 03, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Want to know about everything that is going on in Podcasting, then keep listening! In Ep #35 I am covering how James Cridland and Sam Sethi implement v4v on their show ‘Podland News’. The unique aspect they bring is their willingness to integrate themselves into every aspect of the P2.0 world and persist in the v4v model even when for a long time they weren’t particularly seeing the value coming back. A big shoutout to Petar The Everpresent, I appreciate him stupendously! Value 4 Value Support: ...
Aug 27, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 35
¡Podcasting 2.0 es excelente, maravilloso y fantastico! In Ep #34 I am covering how Robert Sasuke implements v4v on his multiple shows but in particular ‘Te Invito Un Café’ and ‘Esto Es Podcast 2.0’. The unique aspect that Robert brings is highlighting the value for value (valor por valor) model to a latino audience and his combination of this with other more traditional forms of the dreaded word ‘monetisation’ (bleh). A big shoutout to AbleKirby, Petar The Everpresent & This Is The Future f...
Aug 20, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Only the coolest of the cool go live! In Ep #33 I am covering how AbleKirby and coldacid implement v4v on his show ‘Rare Encounter’. The unique aspect that they bring is their commitment to going live. Creating a live podcast enables them to encourage more supporter contribution, provide instantaneous feedback of boosts and showcase why their show is different in their value for value pitch. Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/support Paypal: https://www.paypal....
Aug 13, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 33
