Youthful energy is hitting v4v, but can it sustain itself? In Ep #32 I am covering how Cole McCormick runs v4v on his show ‘AMERICA+’. The unique aspect that Cole brings is his desire to set himself apart by becoming known as the guy who gave away the most Sats to his audience, as well as a willingness to go out of his way to onboard family and friends into the value for value world. Huge shoutout to Floydianslips, Sir Lurksalot (especially for the cover art suggestion) and Carl6007. A handsome ...
Aug 06, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 32
One idiot’s attempt at starting a Value 4 Value podcast. In Ep #31 I am covering how Joshua Dennis runs v4v on his show ’Podcasting 4 Value. The unique aspect that Josh brings is his willingness to dive deep into the tech weeds and be not afraid of running with multiple IPFS scissors in each hand. He also has a cool way of promoting his show called ‘Satvertising’, which is incidentally how I found out about it in the first place. A shoutout to Petar The Slav, Kyle Hebert, Cole McCormick, James C...
Jul 30, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Keeping yourself entertained will never be impossible for this show! In Ep #30 I am covering how Kyle Hebert runs v4v on his show ‘The Intergalactic Boom Box’. The unique aspect that Kyle brings (outside of voice acting a multi-part convo with himself) is giving an easy prompt to boost in with his question of the week and to show appreciation for the feedback whilst still keeping it short and sharp to match his show style. Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/sup...
Jul 23, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Mixing the wild and weird with an amazing all round effort! In Ep #29 I am covering how Boo-Bury and Lavish run v4v on their show ‘Behind The Sch3m3s’. The unique aspect that they bring is the outstanding adoption of almost all the new P2.0 tags. This brings a variety to the show that I haven’t really seen elsewhere. They also make some decisions (which may or may not be strategic) that I think could have an incentivising effect on how people listen and boost. Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: ...
Jul 16, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 29
In the morning, lets learn about where value for value first originated from! In Ep #28 I am covering how Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak utilise v4v on their show No Agenda. The unique aspect that they bring is that they bloody invented the model! So basically you should follow the Podfather when he suggests that completing the feedback loop is a good idea or finding a way to remind your audience to donate before the next episode is released. Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https://www.meremor...
Jul 09, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Shameless self promotion alert, weeoooweeeeoooooo. In Ep #27 I am covering how I myself use v4v on my main show Mere Mortals. The unique aspect that myself and my cohost Juan bring are that we really try and increase the quality of our show through the addition of Podcasting 2.0 tags like transcripts, person and chapters. This gives our audience an increased incentive to listen on an app where they can natively support us as well. Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast...
Jul 02, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 27
New ideas and written word in an audio format that you just wont find elsewhere. In Ep #26 we are covering how Claudiu Chereji uses v4v on his show 'The Claudcast'. Claudiu reads out niche documents/books whilst also fleshing out his own ideas in monologue form. The unique aspect he brings is by highlighting how unique his own show actually is and why this is deserving of value from the niche group of people who are interested in this exact thing. Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https://www.m...
Jun 25, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 26
I hope you're feeling freaky because today were diving into the esoteric. In Ep #25 were covering how Brando Sellers and Jake Hider use v4v on their show The SLIEK Podcast. A unique aspect they bring is the implementation of leaderboard, showing who has contributed to the show and encouraging participation by turning it into a game (with prizes as well). Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/support Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast Connec...
Jun 18, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Does all philosophical thought lead to the value for value way? In Ep #24 were covering how Blair Schofield & Martin Lindeskog use v4v on their show 'The Secular Foxhole'. One unique aspect they brought was to put themselves in a new listeners shoes and really simply the process from A to Z of how to support the show. Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/support Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast Connect With Kyrin/Mere Mortals: Websit...
Jun 11, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 24
We're getting LIT .. and I'm not just talking about the Live Item Tag. In Ep #23 we are covering how Sir Spencer and Dame DuhLaurien use v4v on their show Bowl After Bowl. The unique aspect they bring is that they translate a concept their listeners would understand (in this case 'passing the bowl') and how this is an integral part of their show. Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/support Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast Connect With K...
Jun 04, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 23
How can you implement the V4V model if you have a daily podcast? In Ep #22 we dive into Lifespring! Family Audio Bible with Steve Webb (aka The Godcaster). Due to his daily episodes we see how he structures the feedback portion to be shorter and more related to the episode content or in reference to the feedback itself. Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/support Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast Connect With Kyrin/Mere Mortals: Website:...
May 28, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 22
How can you source unique content for your show from listeners? In Ep #21 we dive into Fun Fact Friday With Leila And David and see how they have implemented so many P2.0 tags, why your show doesn't need to run forever to ask for value in return, joining into their show's community and why you should seek out people who already understand v4v. Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/support Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast Connect With Kyri...
May 21, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Where it all begins. In Ep #20 we examine the presentation of the PodFather himself (Adam Curry) aided by the PodSage (Dave Jones). P2.0 is spearheading the innovations in podcasting and also the methods of implementing the V4V model (which Adam helped create)! Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/support Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast Connect With Kyrin/Mere Mortals: Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/ Discord: https://discor...
May 14, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 20
After a 5 month break I'm back at it again. In Ep#19 of Season 2 I explain my new purpose for the V4V podcast and my thoughts on how the new format will go for the time being (absolutely liable to change)! Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/support Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast Connect With Kyrin/Mere Mortals: Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReU Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremorta...
May 07, 2022•7 min•Season 2Ep. 19
And so closes the chapter on this version of the Value For Value podcast. In Ep #18 I go over how I feel I've finished my original inspiration and mission for the podcast, why this has been so influential in my recent chat with the Podfather (Adam Curry), why 2.0 is the most exciting place for innovation, my reasoning for stopping the podcast for the moment plus some stats and big thankyou's to everyone who contributed! A final thanks to everyone who boosted Season 1, you're all wonderful! Chat ...
Dec 16, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 18
What’s the most important parts of the Value For Value model? In Ep #17 I’m doing a recap of what I have really learnt and how this philosophy should be thought through. Some highlights include: the 3T’s (time/talent/treasure), subjective price discovery, play to pay, free isn’t free and the most important; you need to ask for support (people aren’t mind readers). No boosts this week so we have a sad owl. I'm starting to run out of animals people :( Timeline: (0:00) - Intro (0:51) - My V4V list ...
Dec 09, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Want to know which podcasts are doing V4V? In Ep #16 I will be going over some podcasts that I believe are doing a good job of showcasing value for value. I of course plug my own and Adam Curry’s but also highlight some others which include (and is not exhaustive off all there are): AbleKraft, Podland News and other No Agenda podcast spinoffs. I also explain some strategic decision on why I will be spending my time on some podcasting aspects and not on others. Big thanks to Oscar Merry & Nul...
Dec 01, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 16
We need to have a serious chat today, I’m laying down the law! In Ep #15 we’re examining if you need to be tough with your listeners to get them to participate in v4v? This question came from the origins of v4v coined from Adam Curry. I suggest some rules of thumb to help answer it before ending off with the latest news from Podcasting 2.0 and the interview with Franco Solerio. No people to thank this week, sad seal noises. Timeline: (0:00) - Intro (0:49) - The origin of tough love (4:49) - Some...
Nov 25, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Bienvenidos damas y caballeros, welcome ladies & gentlemen. In Ep #14 we are looking at whether the value for value model is possible for everybody or if you have to be a certain person in a certain place to make it work. I argue that it has already proved to be a worldwide message that has not only transcended country boundaries, but has also broken past the language barrier. Very cool stuff. The Boostagram Lounge has also made a reappearance thanks to Sir Twin Screw (which I pronounced wro...
Nov 18, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Are you really putting the required effort into your latest piece of content? Can you look back and it and be proud? Do you feel you deserve something from it even if it isn't your best work? In Ep #13 we're looking at resting on your laurels and why a sense of entitlement can creep in if you're expecting 'passive income' from your creations. I'm not totally against the mesh between V4V and passive income but expecting continual value in return from a podcast/blog/music you're barely maintaining...
Nov 11, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Let’s do some linguistic semantics! In Ep #12 I’m differentiating some things that might superficially look like Value For Value (and may contain some elements of it) but are actually rather different. Subscriptions, paywalls/exclusive content, crowdfunding/donations/tips and everything advertising related all fall under this banner. V4V has some core principles such as continuous feedback, upfront giving, direct interaction and lack of automaticity that when combined form a solid and coherent m...
Nov 04, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Are you artificially capping your audience for no good reason? In Ep#11 I’m exploring my personal philosophy with regards to my podcasts, which is that they should be as accessible as possible for everyone who wants to join in. I’ve constantly been surprised by who I attract in, as was Erika from The Balance Theory who also noticed the same phenomena. I connect this to V4V by explaining how an engaged listener will invariably give back, no matter their race, creed or gender. No boosts this week....
Oct 28, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 11
I quite dislike the word ‘monetisation’. In Ep #10 we’re having a dive into why value should not be synonymous with money, and that they are actually completely different concepts. Is linking every activity and everything to money a good idea? What actually matters to you? How can we make money exit the conversation? Timeline: (0:00) - Intro (0:55) - Definition of monetisation (4:23) - Obsessed over the wrong thing (8:38) - Boostagram Lounge (10:57) - What do you actually value? Big thanks to Ch...
Oct 21, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 10
What is the true value of something? In Ep #9 we are exploring the idea of price discovery and how this can be applied to your product, idea, show, podcast, art, etc etc. When you allow someone to choose for themselves the value, you might be surprised at how high they will set that limit (as long as you are asking them to choose and think about it). When limits and artificial restriction in the form of paywalls or mandatory pricing is introduced, this can really distort they way someone will ac...
Oct 14, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Why can having permanent funds can alienate you from your support? In Ep #8 I was inspired by a passage I read in M.K Gandhi\'s autobiography on why having a reliable, permanently fixed and disconnected source of funds can actually be bad for you. It can make you lose touch with the public support that is essential to fulfilling your real, deeper, higher purpose. The V4V model is all about closing the loop and connecting with those people gaining value from your show/product/art, hence why boost...
Oct 07, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Have you ever bought something you didn't need (or even want) just to show some love? In Ep #7 I explore why donating right now can be a pain in the ass and how this might change in the future. I recount some personal experiences trying to give value to people who deserve it but had an annoying time doing this. However, with the value for value model and the technology behind cryptocurrencies this is making it easier to donate and to change the mentality behind donations. Boostagram shoutout to ...
Sep 30, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Bing bong bing oooooooohh. In Ep #6 we’re exploring the topic of vibing. I recently had a chat with Erika from The Balance Theory and she brought up how small connections can create a vibe, a unique atmosphere shared between the podcaster and their guest or listener. I expand upon that analogy of crossing a river and how each stone is a connection that adds to the experience, before finishing off with some boostagrams and an actionable takeaway to implement for yourself. Big shoutout to Aaron fr...
Sep 23, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Me, N U baby. On Ep #5 we'll be examining why the V4V model can be thought of as a fine dining experience. Dave Jones gives us his thoughts on this analogy and I deconstruct how value is tied to feeling, why one party must make the first move by providing value from the get go and how expectation of receiving value can change across cultures. A big thanks to Oscar Merry and an anonymous booster for supporting the show. Absolute legends! Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https://www.meremortalsp...
Sep 16, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 5
There is always a cost, so how are you paying it? In Ep #4 I examine the topic of free, first taking a dive into the definition of the word and how we can get confused about objects/services that appear to be financially ‘free’. There seems to be a problem with scale where a company as it grows larger will inevitably focus upon money as its primary goal (not a great motive) and the cost that a customer pays can get hidden (lack of transparency). To combat any negative effects from this I share h...
Sep 09, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In Ep #3 we're going to examine a practical example of giving value? Before I ever heard of the Value 4 Value model I was reviewing random podcasts and leaving them a nice message. This was influenced by a kind message I received during my first 3 months of podcasting and was an opportunity for me to pay that forward. I eventually turned this into a strategic way to create a community and I ended up receiving rewards for this in totally unexpected manners. So this is an encouragement (and exampl...
Sep 02, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 3
