The Zero Dot Podcast

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MENTAL HEALTH

A podcast for the quietly overwhelmed and cautiously hopeful.

5D AGO

Living Smaller Lives [The Zero Dot Podcast #30]

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia Air Pollution is down! Like, way way way down! That's the good news for Team Human! The (somethingsomething) other news is it's not too late to try something new. Sam breaks down the myths behind Malcom Gladwell's 10,000 hours of practice theory and shares a personal story relating to finding an unexpected gift in an unlikely challenge that has shaped the rest of his life. Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset - which one will you choose? All this and more only at the Zero Dot Podcast. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction. Hi friends! 01:51 Take that, air pollution! 05:18 Growth mindset vs fixed mindset. 26:57 The 10,000 hours theory. 28:47 Follow your bliss. 33:23 Every version of you started as a stranger. 44:15 Another episode in the books! Cya! (Patreon members, stick around) Links Mentioned: Cities Around the World Are Rapidly Cutting Air Pollution https://www.statista.com/statistics/690823/china-annual-pm25-particle-levels-beijing/ https://breathecities.org/breathe-better-how-leading-cities-have-rapidly-cut-air-pollution/ https://ourworldindata.org/data-review-air-pollution-deaths https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CarolDweck https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outliers_(book) https://www.jcf.org/learn/joseph-campbell-follow-your-bliss The Zero Dot Podcast is: Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social Daniel | https://doublecross.uk You can find us on the following socials: BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.social INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerodotmedia/ You can also find this podcast anywhere podcasts are provided. Just search for The Zero Dot Podcast on the service of your choice! #bliss #10000hours #malcomgladwell #caroldweck #growthmindset #writing #mentalhealth #podcast

47 min
MAY 13

Navigating Online Empathy with Robert Rostant & David Rivera [The Zero Dot Podcast #29]

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia Zero Dot is back in an audio only fashion - don't worry video viewers, the battle is lost but the war is far from over. ;) This week Sam brings not one, but two Patreon Supporters onto the show as guests! David Rivera and Robert Rostant join the fray in a discussion about heroism in the USA, Gun Violence amidst a lack of regulation, Produce living longer shelf lives, and the main topic of today's discussion - Empathy in a digital world!. Come tune into this week's episode for humility, humanity, and authenticity. Only available on Team Human. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and we have some guests! 03:27 The new and magnificent fruit wash. 08:22 Note taking and stupid e-typewriters. 14:52 Paul's Valley High School is safe. 30:59 MAIN TOPIC: Navigating online empathy. 01:21:23 Bye for now! (Patreon members, you stay put!) The Zero Dot Podcast is: Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social Daniel | https://doublecross.uk You can find us on the following socials: BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.social INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerodotmedia/ You can also find this podcast anywhere podcasts are provided. Just search for The Zero Dot Podcast on the service of your choice! #PrincipalHero #Fruitwash #science #empathy #onlinespaces #socialmedia #podcast

1h 23m
MAY 6

Simon's Infinite Game [The Zero Dot Podcast #28]

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia Wind powered energy and the case for creativity start this week's episode before Sam dives into the work of Simon Sinek. A self proclaimed optimist of human potential, Sam describes the Infinite Game and how Team Human can take that lens to enhance our life in ways that surprise us. No magical marketing, no fluff - just real social science shit. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:08 165 giga whaaat?! 06:45 A case for hopeless creativity. 11:20 MAIN TOPIC: Simon's Infinite Game. 42:21 Bye for now! (Patreon members stick around!) GWEC 2026 Wind Report: https://www.gwec.net/reports/globalwindreport Lewis Woods - Forget Ambition: A Case for Hopeless Creativity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdlagZ2iDgU Simon Sinek - The Infinite Game https://youtu.be/tye525dkfi8?si=WitdaCyM-cuQ-Gki The Zero Dot Podcast is: Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social Daniel | https://doublecross.uk You can find us on the following socials: BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.social INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerodotmedia/ You can also find this podcast anywhere podcasts are provided. Just search for The Zero Dot Podcast on the service of your choice! #WindEnergy #Art #InfiniteGame #SimonSinek #Podcast #Hope

41 min
APR 29

Trust With Robert Rostant [The Zero Dot Podcast #27]

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia WHERE IS JOHN??? While Sam is busy asking that question, a surprise guest swoops in to take the spotlight. Our very first Patreon supporter, our dear friend, green tea enjoyer, student of exploration, the man with no limits himself - Robert Rostant! Robert and Sam discuss the virtues of trust in an ever evolving landscape that manufactures distrust, while giving tips along the way to choose trusting relationships along the way. Before that, Sam gives us some fun history and new data on Lead Poisoning on a global scale (it's significantly less, woot woot) then recommends the great philosopher, comedian, public speaker Rodney Norman. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction + a special guest! 02:26 Lead is dead, baby! Well, kind of... 10:06 Rodney Norman the scraggly philosopher. 26:25 MAIN TOPIC: Trust with Robert Rostant 01:34:19 Farewell! (Patreon members you stay put for waaay more!) Links Referenced: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/thisleadiskillingus/ https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2525498123 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTFWWzoIfGZsMVnVENk3GmQ https://hbr.org/2025/12/most-employees-dont-trust-their-leaders-heres-what-to-do-about-it The Zero Dot Podcast is: Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social Daniel | https://doublecross.uk You can find us on the following socials: BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.social INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerodotmedia/ You can also find this podcast anywhere podcasts are provided. Just search for The Zero Dot Podcast on the service of your choice! #podcast #trust #leadership #leadpoisoning #rodneynorman #hope

1h 35m
APR 22

When "Self Help" Isn't Helpful [The Zero Dot Podcast#26]

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia In this week's episode, Sam and Daniel bust self help myths and provide reasonable answers to life's complicated problems - all for free. Sam gives us some updates on NPR & PBS constitutional pushback efforts against the Trump administrations defunding efforts, some world changing efforts on evergreen preservation across the globe, and dangerous EU efforts to scan all internet private messaging. Also, we're black and white now. We thought we'd try it. Let us know how you like it. If you don't vibe with it, we might change it back, who knows. + we have some extra goodies for our lovely Patreon members. (join our Patreon to see that!) Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:37 PBS & NPR can't be blocked, baby! 02:27 Celtic rainforests stay winning. 03:37 If you scan a private chat, it's no longer private, you creeps. 12:57 MAIN TOPIC: When "self help" isn't helpful. 50:22 Buh-bye now! (Patreon member stay here!) The Zero Dot Podcast is: Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social Daniel | https://doublecross.uk You can find us on the following socials: BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.social INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerodotmedia/ You can also find this podcast anywhere podcasts are provided. Just search for The Zero Dot Podcast on the service of your choice! #NPR #PBS #Trees #cyberprivacy #selfhelp #fraud #mentalhealth #help # podcast #zerodot

51 min
APR 15

Learning To Listen [The Zero Dot Podcast #25]

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia Everyone thinks they’re good at helping and coaching others. So much so, we give ourselves a good 'ol pat on the back, "job well done" and treat ourselves to some fancy disillusionment along the way. We think we are so cool and special. Only, most of us aren’t. Not really. This week, we break down what coaching actually is (it's not what you see in the movies!) and why advice, logic, and “fixing it” usually misses the mark. Sam guides us through what it looks like to really show up for someone, ask better questions, and create space for real change. Also in this week's episode: Sam brings a story that actually restores a little faith in humanity, such as recent positive news in environmental conservation and changes in Japanese custody laws! Oh, and the impact of global conflicts on airline travel. ew gross. ...and somehow we still find something genuinely beautiful in the middle of it all. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction & a chit chat. 20:37 Protecting migratory birds is cool! 26:32 Can cats break the law? 31:47 Japan now allows joint custody. Well done, Japan. 35:10 Jet fuel prices, much like a jet, are going up. 46:01 Memory vendors are doomed! Doomed! 51:12 MAIN TOPIC: Learning to listen. 01:44:03 Farewell for now! (Patreon members, you stay put!) Links Referenced: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5GeARyisfD8 https://kotaku.com/memory-ram-ai-dram-prices-stock-drop-dip-panic-2000684261a https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-14-of-2026/ The Zero Dot Podcast is: Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social Daniel | https://doublecross.uk You can find us on the following socials: BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.social INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerodotmedia/ You can also find this podcast anywhere podcasts are provided. Just search for The Zero Dot Podcast on the service of your choice! #podcast #Artemis #Nasa #Custody #Listening

1h 45m
APR 8

Jag's Secret Sauce [The Zero Dot Podcast #24]

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia We went to SPACE! TSA is partially funded! What good news! Also, we dive into the beautiful historic art of John Atkinson Grimshaw and what made his art so unique. HINT: it's not the mesmerizing colors and noir-ish landscapes. Sam extrapolates the method good 'ol JAG approached his artwork to what we can do in our day-to-day life to live in that honor. A pleasant reminder for all artists to use the tools that are in front of us and that we are enough. On the whole we'd say, things are swell today. :) CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction & quick chit chat. 06:09 Artemis II baybee!| 16:55 Stop banning books, you weirdos. 26:29 Are things swell? 31:26 MAIN TOPIC: Jag's secret sauce. 01:08:07 Outroduction (Patreon members you can stay for an entire extra hour!) Links Referenced: https://youtu.be/bYxShJqZid4?si=UzPernI3XqDtgR3a https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5GeARyisfD8 https://youtube.com/@arethingsswell?si=1gAyz_ghLBxJzIUA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Atkinson_Grimshaw The Zero Dot Podcast is: Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social Daniel | https://doublecross.uk You can find us on the following socials: BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.social INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerodotmedia/ You can also find this podcast anywhere podcasts are provided. Just search for The Zero Dot Podcast on the service of your choice! The Zero Dot Podcast is a product of ZeroDotMedia.

1h 9m
APR 1

Modern Tools, Retro Mindset [The Zero Dot Podcast #23]

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia This week, John takes a break to fight battles in John-land while Sam and Daniel keep the good fight going for Team Human! Sam discusses the demise of Sora - the social media app Disney had previously planned to invest $1 billion USD before backing out; US Jury Verdicts against Meta and Google in the fight for mental health in children and social media; Delta Airlines being real CHADS and suspending perks for Congress members amid shutdown that is impacting TSA employees, and so much more! Meanwhile, our main topic is a discussion about photography, of all things. Gerald Joehri's poetic YT Video "What We Lost When Cameras Got Better" is more than just a breakdown of digital vs film modalities it turns out; it's a philosophic mantra for slowing down and using the tools we have the way they work best (our brains) amidst a world that demands speed amongst all else. Also, Zoo stories! All that and more this week. News Referenced during Good/Bad Sections: https://www.dallasnews.com/business/airlines/2026/03/26/delta-air-lines-suspends-perks-for-congress-amid-government-shutdown/ https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/us-jury-verdicts-against-meta-google-tee-up-fight-over-tech-liability-shield-2026-03-26/ https://apnews.com/article/openai-closes-sora-ai-c60de960536923f33edc04b92ddbe1cd The Beautiful (Main Topic) reference: Gerald Joehri - What We Lost When Cameras Got Better - https://youtu.be/C1ZHQyjrVMs?si=7HcIIZlIYiS79sbq 00:00 The zoo story & introduction. 08:25 The demise of Sora. 17:30 Pay up, Google and Meta! 20:17 Delta with the dub. 21:57 TSA is freezing. 25:47 MAIN TOPIC: Using modern tools with a retro mindset. 01:13:33 Preying on nostalgia isn't cool. 01:30:51 Farewell, thanks for being here! (Patrons, you can stick around!) The Zero Dot Podcast is: Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social Daniel | https://doublecross.uk You can find us on the following socials: BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.social INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerodotmedia/ You can also find this podcast anywhere podcasts are provided. Just search for The Zero Dot Podcast on the service of your choice! The Zero Dot Podcast is a product of ZeroDotMedia. #photography #TSA #film #modern #vintage #podcast #zerodot #lifelessons

1h 36m

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11/24/2025

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A podcast for the quietly overwhelmed and cautiously hopeful.

Creator

ZeroDotMedia
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

32
Rating

Explicit
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