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29 May · Video

Why Old Internet Forums Felt More Human

Enjoying the show? Support it here. Before social media feeds, algorithms, and endless scrolling, the internet felt different. Smaller. Messier. More personal. In Episode 2 of Artifacts, Danny Brown explores the strange emotional connection people still have to old internet forums - from recognizable usernames and chaotic communities to forum signatures, inside jokes, and the feeling of belonging to tiny digital neighbourhoods. Why did these spaces feel so human? And what did we lose when the internet became optimized for performance, visibility, and engagement instead of connection? From niche communities and message boards to the emotional texture of the early web, this episode explores why people still miss an internet that was slower, weirder, and more personal. Because sometimes the objects fade. But the feeling doesn’t. Get involvedIf you enjoy Artifacts, you can support it with either a one-off tip, or become a monthly Archivist. No commitment - just a simple way to say thanks. Show your support here. If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app! And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, their preferred podcast app, or online at Artifacts Podcast. Products I Use for ArtifactsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link. My equipment: RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile Recommended resources: Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic mastering tool for audio post production

29 May · Video

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6 min
Season 1 Trailer · Video

Artifacts - Season 1 Trailer

Season One of Artifacts explores the emotional history of the internet generation. Not just the technology itself, but the feelings attached to it. The optimism. The weirdness. The creativity. The sense that the internet once felt smaller. More personal. More human. This season: the Dreamcast becomes a lost futureold forums become digital neighbourhoodsburned CDs become emotional time capsulesand forgotten corners of the internet remind us what online spaces used to feel like before everything became content This is Artifacts Season One: Lost Futures. New episodes weekly. Get involvedIf you enjoy Artifacts, you can support it with either a one-off tip, or become a monthly Archivist. No commitment - just a simple way to say thanks. Show your support here. If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app! And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, their preferred podcast app, or online at Artifacts Podcast. Products I Use for ArtifactsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link. My equipment: RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile Recommended resources: Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic mastering tool for audio post production

S1 Trailer · Video

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Trailer · Video

Artifacts — Official Trailer

Remember Winamp skins? Burned CDs? AIM away messages? The Dreamcast? Those weird little corners of the internet that somehow felt more human than everything online today? Maybe we don’t actually miss the technology. Maybe we miss how it made us feel. Artifacts is a podcast about forgotten platforms, dead gadgets, old internet culture, creative communities, and the strange emotional connection we still have to them. But this isn’t just nostalgia. It’s about why these things mattered. Why people still defend the Zune. Why some gamers are still obsessed with the Dreamcast. Why old forums felt more personal than social media. Why podcasting used to feel smaller… and maybe more exciting. Every episode starts with an artifact. And then follows the story underneath it. The people. The feeling. The moment in time. And what it says about who we are now. Because sometimes the objects fade. But the feeling doesn't. I’m Danny Brown. And this is Artifacts. Get involvedIf you enjoy Artifacts, you can support it with either a one-off tip, or become a monthly Archivist. No commitment - just a simple way to say thanks. Show your support here. If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app! And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, their preferred podcast app, or online at Artifacts Podcast. Products I Use for ArtifactsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link. My equipment: RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile Recommended resources: Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic mastering tool for audio post production

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1 min
03/12/2022

In The White Waterfall

Imagine being behind a waterfall, as the water pours down and the froth collects at the bottom of the falls. The peaceful noise of the flow.

03/12/2022

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6 min
07/02/2020

The Journey to Where We Are

Life takes us on many twists and turns. Some, we control, some, we have zero input on whatsoever. Some turns are full of hope, opportunities, moments that turn into memories. Some are full of desperation, and a reminder of the unfairness that life can throw at us any time. Like the friends I have that are impacted by cancer at the minute, and may be fighting a losing battle, no matter how hard they push back. These twists and turns make us question the validity of living life well. After all, if we live life to the best we can, and be the best we can, yet still be struck down by something as devastating as cancer… Why bother? Why live life well at all, if that’s our reward? Except… that’s not our reward. Our reward is continuing to live, and enjoy, and be happy, and bring happiness to others. Because that’s what defines us. That’s what makes us who we are, as I discuss on this week's show. Topics on the menu include How not to pronounce Glenmorangie :)How small decisions can make big changesHow leaps of faith can change livesWhy we should look at our life as a reward Settle back for a chat about fate, destiny, what we can and can't control, and why we shouldn't worry about the stuff outside our control. Support Life Through a Dram Leave a reviewListen on your favourite appSupport with a donation - it helps keep the whisky topped up! :) Contact me: danny@dannybrown.me My equipment Samson Q2U Dynamic MicRockJam MS050 Adjustable Mic Suspension BoomDragonpad Pop Filter Mentioned on today's show Dashboard ConfessionalSliding Doors movieGlenmorangie: The Original

07/02/2020

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7 min
13/01/2023

The Boy Who Sneezed and Blew His Nose Off

Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was a curious and adventurous child, but he had one peculiar habit: whenever he sneezed, he would blow his nose with incredible force. One day, as Timmy was exploring the woods behind his house, he felt a tickle in his nose. He tried to hold it in, but the tickle was too strong. He let out a massive sneeze and, to his surprise, his nose flew right off his face and into a nearby bush. Listen in to today's episode to find out what happened. Created by Open AI Products I use for One Minute Podcast TipsNote: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile Recommended resources: Captivate.fmBoomcaster remote interviewingReel.so audiogram creator

13/01/2023

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2 min
26/06/2022 · Bonus

Podcaster Stories is Taking a Hiatus

Podcaster Stories will be taking a hiatus for the foreseeable future. After 50 plus episodes, with some very personal stories being shared, I've come to the point where I need to take a break for my own mental wellness. Contact me: danny@podcasterstories.com My equipment: Electro-Voice RE320Motu M2 Audio Interface Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesPodcast Pro Boom Arm by Accu-Lite and O.C. White Recommended resources: Captivate.fmAweber email marketing Boomcaster remote interviewing My Podcast ReviewsReel.so audiogram creator Enjoy Podcaster Stories? Leave a review or rating on your preferred app and show the world you care! Review on Apple Podcasts Rate on SpotifyReview on Podchaser If you enjoy Podcaster Stories and you want to support the show, you can do that right here. You'll get a shout on the show, as well as a Producer Credit on the Podcaster Stories website - sweet! Become a supporter This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

26/06/2022 · Bonus

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2 min
11/10/2024

Breaking Through the Noise: How Indie Podcasts Can Shine

What transforms a hidden gem of a podcast into a smash hit? In this episode, we delve into the critical challenges indie podcasters face: findability and fundability. These two intertwined hurdles often determine a show's success or obscurity. We also highlight the financial barriers, such as costly award entry fees and the steep price of outsourcing, which can amount to $12,000 annually. Solutions like curated discovery on platforms like Goodpods and potential streaming models for steady income are explored. And we emphasize the need for innovative approaches to ensure that quality content can rise to the top and reach its intended audience. Takeaways: Many indie podcasters face the dual challenges of findability and fundability, crucial for success. Findability isn't just about being on platforms like Apple or Spotify, but about discoverability by the right listeners. Fundability provides resources for better production and marketing, helping podcasts become more discoverable. Outsourcing basics can cost indie podcasters up to $12,000 a year, highlighting financial challenges. Platforms like Goodpods are attempting to level the playing field for independent creators through curated discovery. The podcasting industry could benefit from streaming payment models similar to those used in the music industry. Listeners play a crucial role in supporting indie podcasts by seeking them out and sharing them with others. Companies mentioned in this episode: Apple Spotify Goodpods Webby Products Used for Be a Better PodcasterNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link. Equipment: Google NotebookLMHindenburg ProAuphonic Recommended resources: Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewing Be a Better Podcaster is a tips and growth podcast brought to you by Jamie and Jaayne. These are AI hosts - their voices are auto-generated, reading content created by Danny Brown, host of One Minute Podcast Tips and 5 Random Questions. If you enjoy the show, we'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app! Please let your friends know they can listen for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at Be a Better Podcaster. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

11/10/2024

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7 min
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Why You Should Listen to A Downsized Life

A Downsized Life shares our journey as we look to live a simpler life, away from the everyday stresses of living in a big city, and all that entails. Join us as we share lessons learned, successes earned, and everything in-between. You'll hear from myself and my wife Jaclyn, as we take the plunge and move three hours north of our old home, friends, and more, and how we adapt (or don't). You'll also hear from our two young kids occasionally, and what the move and new life means to them - the ups, the downs, the somewhere in the middle. While we may not have all the answers, we promise we'll give our honest feedback and thoughts about making this move yourself, and hopefully help you along the way. Products I use for A Downsized LifeNote: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link. My equipment: Shure SM7B dynamic micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile Recommended resources: Captivate.fmSubstackBoomcaster remote interviewing Instagram Twitter

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1 min
18/06/2022

Summer Forest Winds

Revisit the sounds of escaping from the city on a hot summer's day, with a gentle breeze flowing through the air as you trail through the forest, only nature as your companion.

18/06/2022

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21 min

Enjoy this collection of podcasts with industry veteran Danny Brown. Whether you want to keep up to date with the latest industry news, or some fun entertainment podcasts, Danny has you covered. Check out the podcasts below.

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