Media

Podcasting is in a pretty weird place right now

If you haven’t done so recently, take a quick look at the top podcast charts. There are basically just three things that make up the first few dozen spots: Murder or other gruesome crimes, politics and news, and guys talking. After a few years of what felt like a constant stream of blockbuster podcasts, starting with "Serial," the industry is in a bit of a funk – sorta.

October 6, 2022

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One Good Thing: Libby

In this century, much of the content that libraries housed has now been made accessible digitally. And while the library itself is still a wonderful institution to visit, this continual revolution has allowed them to extend their reach beyond their four walls. The result is possibly the most delightful little free mobile app on the market: Libby.

September 12, 2022

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The music industry is weird

Something doesn't add up in the music industry: nothing has as large of a cultural footprint with as little money. And there’s likely a big opportunity for somebody to figure out how to make the dollars match up.

February 4, 2022

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Bloated to death

Facebook is borderline unusable. Instagram is heading that way with each passing month. The market demands growth, the news cycle demands change, and an office full of workers need something to do. But remember that things don’t always have to change to improve.

January 20, 2022

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If you ran it again

But there are plenty of great performers that don’t achieve this level of success. Wild success takes both ability and fortune. Luck is an inextricable component of the recipe.

January 6, 2022

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