Archive page 24
AT: Beyond Words
Listener Vlad has a question about how to network overseas and in other languages. How can you use the internet to market to other parts of the world? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”...
WT: I Only Click on Arby’s Ads
The Super Blood Wolf Moon brings out the weird crew! Deep fakes will undoubtedly affect the news landscape in the short term. Are there any solutions now and what could hypothetically solve it? A new type of rain in Brazil. The speed of...
AT: Seashell Sparkplugs
Listener Nick asks how we research in our various projects and we explore how that parallels and interweaves with the outlining and pre-production processes. How do you get over the dreaded first step? Send your project questions/ideas to...
WT: Boulevard of Broken Fiber Dreams
Fusion energy: if we’re a decade away from widespread use, what does a fusion energy future look like? 5G is definitely on the way. Will telecoms treat users right in a wireless nirvana? GMO foods: the latest illogical craze since flouride...
AT: Digital Abs
Justin’s made a pledge to use social media more this year. How does social media tie into the daily lives of people who work online? Is inbox-zero feasible? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After...
WT: You Wouldn’t Hit a Man With Spectacles (fixed)
Andrew has some choice words for SnapChat. We play: What Am I Poking? Clinging to this mortal coil. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Key and Peele and The Kominsky Method Justin:...
AT: Aquaman and the Normal Sized Helmet
WT: Plastic Straw Cleanse
It’s a new year and we’re here to talk pedestrian fatalities. Walk and drive safely! 2019 is upon us–how does our present compare to the fictionalized versions of 2019 like Blade Runner and Running Man? Also, drones create holiday hell in...
WT: Cold Mars
AT: The Problem With Jeep-Jops
What is the future of media? What is the power of merchandise in a world where ad-supported models are still shrinking? Plus, a higher level look at the numbers of Patreon. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject...
WT: Empty Space Sensations
Voyager 2 has reached a new point in space! Elon was on 60 Minutes. We’re living in the future and “the mother of all demos” reminds us of how far we’ve come in 50 years. A perfect island vacation! What future tech would you buy for a...
AT: Needs To Be Filled
Changes to Tumblr make us wonder what are our needs are for blogging online and monetizing written works. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: The Medium is the Massage Justin:...
WT: Dirty Rocket
AT: Spotlight Curse
Can a reviewer really destroy a business? Did a Thrillist writer really kill a burger shop? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Mars: Inside SpaceX Justin: Norm Macdonald Has...
WT: Surrounded By Chaos
AT: Growth Opportunities
How do you break out of your niche and expand outwards? Andrew expanded out in literature, Brian’s expanded in puzzle boxes and videos, Justin’s working on the next expansion from card games. What advice would you give yourself three years...
WT: Greeting Rituals
This Monday is a huge date: a landing! Google will let you walk five hundred miles. A case for Big Man and The Other One. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Andrew: Bodyguard Justin: Preacher...
AT: Clarity of Vision
Listener Lael has a question about top-level domains and how important an internet presence is today. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: The Master Switch Brian: It’s Always...