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Here’s the 4th of my Podcasts, based on my weekly print commentaries: The Death of Truth, Part II

Anyone else struggling to keep up with newsletters? The problem with making it easy to create newsletters and podcasts is not in the creation process but in the consumption one. No normal human can consume more than 5/10 weekly newsletters and listen to more than a few snippets of podcasts. We either need chips implanted in our brains or someone needs to tell me how they keep up. How do you all do it? #newsletters

What's your favourite office 'small-talk' topic at the moment?! When we consider these types of conversations over the past few years, they were about best-selling books or series on Netflix. But, now we are actively engaging in long conversations about podcasts and which to listen to, avoid or binge on our next long train journey. So, how has this shift in accessing content in this way affected the world of L&D? In our latest blog, we explore the rise in popularity of the podcast and how we can embrace the benefits of audio in our learning experiences... https://lnkd.in/eSBA-GAh

Are you one of the many people who finds the consistent sound of a box fan to be relaxing and soothing? There are a few reasons why so many of us do. - The consistent sound created by a box fan is white noise which helps to create a calm and relaxing environment. - The steady sound helps to drown out any distractions in the background making it easier to focus or concentrate. Don't have a box fan? No problem! Check out this sound on "12 Hour Sound Machines (no loops or fades)" wherever you get your podcasts. #BoxFan #WhiteNoise #12HourSoundMachines

Creative mediums often walk the fine line between fiction and fact, but podcasts are often rooted in truth-telling. JAR Audio CCO, Jen Moss, schools us on how to use creative processes in branded podcasts, using documentary, The Stories We Tell, as her guide. https://lnkd.in/gNJQevCW #CreativeMediums #FactAndFiction #BrandedPodcasts

In a world where we are constantly encouraged to do more—read more books, listen to more podcasts, connect with more people—we sometimes forget the power of subtraction. Real self-awareness often come from removing the influences that no longer serve us. It's not about adding more inputs, but about clearing space for the things that truly align with who we are. When you focus on what remains after the distractions are gone, you begin to see your true guideposts more clearly.

Am I the only one who looks up in the air to grab my thoughts when on these Zooms or Podcasts? 😆 I had to google this to make sure what I was doing didn't look suspicious. "According to current research, there is no reliable way to tell if someone is lying based solely on which direction they look when speaking, as the common belief that looking left or right indicates lying has been largely debunked by studies." #SalesDevelopment #SalesPsychology #SalesTraining #richhitsgoals

📊 Impressive stats alert! I spent some time analyzing the numbers for The Modern .NET Show, and the results are in: 👉 90% average listen time 👉 683,258 listens on LibSyn 👉 ~222,300 plays on Apple Podcasts 👉 73,494 plays on Spotify These numbers are not only great for potential sponsors, but they're also a testament to the quality of the show. Check out the link in the comments below to see the full stats.

Do you listen to the radio? Or do you prefer podcasts? What is it exactly that sets these two groups of listeners apart from each other? Click the link in the comments to find out more on the difference between these types of listeners, and how you can best advertise to both!