We Gotta Do Better With AI News and Discussions: Friends Like Us with Marina Franklin

I was recently a guest on comedian, writer, creator Marina Franklin’s podcast known as Friends Like Us. I’ve been a fan of hers since stumbling across her comedy special "Single Black Female"*. This lead to me finding her on social media and checking out her other content. Never did I assume I’d be a guest on her podcast. Let alone at TWO-TIME guest.

In addition to having me on, Franklin had her friend Von Decarlo on. Decarlo’s another hilarious and successful comedian. Our discussion ranged from herding cats, to AI, to stalkers. Yeah those are some heavy topics, but we had fun conversing. Check out the show below. Thanks for listening and sharing.

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Everyday People Doing Everyday S***, New Episode Coming Soon

The podcast I started a couple years ago is coming back. I still desire to be “on-air” from time to time and have been looking for work opportunities to do so. On the other hand, I can easily be “on-air” right here in my home studio. So when you have a minute, make sure you subscribe to or follow Everyday People Doing Everyday Shit podcast in your favorite podcast app. The show is definitely available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, but should still be searchable in whatever your app of choice is. At the moment, the show is audio-only. Part of me would like to bring in a video element, but we’ll see. I’d have to make some changes in the studio to accommodate. Thanks for subscribing and telling others.

No Time Like the Present

So I’ve been doing my best to lay low over the last week or so. I can’t say I’ve been successful at that. I found myself thinking about work and what’s next more than I expected. Wasn’t stressing, but wasn’t relaxing either.

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Last night I was sitting with my thoughts in the middle of the night. Unable to sleep because I’d been sick the last two days. I’m better-ish now, but anyway, I had some more thoughts on what’s next. So, here goes:

  • continue my job search in the creative space, but I’ve also considered local junior colleges to see if I could possibly teach

  • Queen Pruitt was talking about a script idea that popped into her head a lil’ while back. I loved it. I didn’t think much more about it until last night. I’m going to make time to turn that script idea into a book. I want to author a book. I’m not saying it will be a good book, but I want to get that challenge conquered. Self publishing it and so forth. I’ll start dedicating time to that process the week of Christmas if not sooner.

  • Considering re-opening my podcast feed. This has been closed since 2019 as I personally couldn’t dedicate proper time to because I was already working hard on my other podcast duties at TWiT. I’m CONSIDERING re-opening the feed. No promises. Podcasting is hard work and I’m not keen on putting so much work into something that doesn’t even pay my water bill each month. If I do re-open it, it will be a leisure project. It will still be themed around “everyday people,” but I will change the format to be more of leisure project for me. Granted, if I get legit interest in it, I’ll ramp up my efforts and monetize. But from my experience, “legit interest” isn’t just people on social media saying “you should podcast more, Ant.” Legit interest is when there are TONS of downloads or when people put their money into the cause as a supporter or sponsor of the project. It’s so easy to do a podcast. That’s why there are so many of them out there. And because there’s so many of them out there, some good ones get overlooked and/or cancelled. Yes, speaking from experience. I know I had two great photography-related shows, yet they didn’t get the listenership some bullshit gossip podcast by a celebrity would get. Same goes for newsletters. But then again, I’m not sure, if I have anything to offer via a newsletter.

Anyway, that’s where I am at the moment. Thank you all for the continued support, encouragement, beer purchases and print purchases. Now time to go chill out a little more as I get pass this stupid C-word virus. Fortunately, I feel fine enough to be able to open up this browser and type into it. Be well and stay tuned.

PS: If you’re still doing your holiday shopping, please feel free to use my Amazon* storefront for your holiday shopping. Just click here* and shop like you normally would. It won’t cost you anymore than what you already pay, but it does give me a few cents commission on your purchases. I appreciate the support.

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My Thoughts On Child Internet Access

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I recently had the opportunity to host Security Now with Steve Gibson. He received a listener email which was about managing internet access for children as a parent. Mr. Gibson had his thoughts, I had my thoughts. Check it out below.

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OPINION: The Black Friday and Cyber Monday Fallacy

I shared my opinions on the recent “Black Friday” or “Cyber Monday” madness on the show this week. I’m just not buying it. Even though Adobe Analytics has data showing that consumers are clearly onboard and buying more and more this year. Granted, it’s not a “door-buster” deal, I did find this camera deal* to be notable. I really enjoy being a part of our show and chatting each with with Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis and Paris Martineau.

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Hanging Out With an Aspiring Content Creator in Petaluma: Barry Almeria

I was recently a guest on the Infinite Table Podcast hosted by Barry Almeria. Almeria is an aspiring video creator here in the Sonoma County area, but also wanted to spend time creating a podcast for content creators. He reached out to ask if I’d chat with him on his “Creator Sessions.” Click the image below to watch the video.

Note: We had some tech difficulties, so I ended up recording the video on his behalf. So if the screen looks like my show, that’s why. Thanks for understanding and thanks for supporting an aspiring creator.

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I Was On Our News Show Last Week

From time to time I get the opportunity to be on our news show Tech News Weekly. I’ll be the first to mention that I’m not much of a “news guy,” but I do enjoy filling in for my co-host when they’re out of the office. Check out our discussions below. Don’t worry, no one will ever confuse me as a top-notch news anchor. Thanks for watching.

Hanging Out With the Makers on "Because We Make" Podcast

I’ve known Vinny and Ethan for several years now. It’s quite an honor to call them friends. They’ve been so supportive of me and my career going from an IT support guy to a content creator. This week, I had the opportunity to be a guest on their show to talk about my work, life and just general fun conversation. I appreciate them having me on. Subscribe to their show, Because We Make, on whatever podcast app you use. Listen to this week’s episode featuring me down below.

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Photography Today and the Future of Photography

I had the honor and pleasure of being on Tom Merritt’s DTNS “Experiment Week” which for my episode, was hosted by Anthony “Amos” Lemos. With this being “Experiment Week,” the DTNS had me on to talk a bit about photography. The state of photography today as well as my thoughts on the future of photography when it comes to consumers and pro-sumers. It was a lot of fun. Thanks for giving it a listen.

Canon Controversy and More Discussed with Don Komarechka

This week I had the honor and pleasure of joining my friend Don Komarechka on his podcast, Photo Geek Weekly. The discussions ranged from light-hearted to heavy to geektastic around the world of photography. I also share my pick of the week, which is a camera I absolutely loved. I really enjoyed being on his show. Click through here to check out the show notes of the episode on his page. Or you can just click here to play the episode.

Also, make sure you check out his new book about the world of macro photography. I was gifted the book and it’s UNBELIEVABLE. Get it here. It’s truly a “universe at your feet” when it comes to macro photography

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Image by Ant Pruitt All rights reserved