The Zero Dot Podcast

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A podcast for the quietly overwhelmed and cautiously hopeful.

3d ago

The Pursuit of Enough [The Zero Dot Podcast #34]

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia Back by popular demand, Crystal occupies the guest seat once again as TZDP tackles "enough-ness" in a world demanding more of us. Wyoming is at war with Mark Zuckerberg, Europe is killin' it with ecological advances in preserving our beautiful mother Earth (such as Ireland getting a 200 MWh Carbon Battery to store those lovely turbine energy spells), and redditors need career advice! TZDP to the rescue. Also, more meanderings exclusive to Patreon Supporters. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 04:06 A Big Beautiful Battery 13:45 Meta did something bad again, shocker 25:04 Reinventing the wheel 28:32 MAIN TOPIC: The Pursuit of Enough 01:05:56 What does Reddit have for us today? 01:49:08 Bye for now! (Unless you're a Patron) Links Referenced: https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-28-of-2026/ https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/01/energy-dome-to-build-23-mw-200-mwh-carbon-battery-in-ireland/ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/08/meta-datacenter-ai-wyoming-water https://www.youtube.com/shorts/h1R7OMryUYE Plug for the greatest band in the world: https://youtu.be/BGQmmDEDYiI?si=J1ypeTf0oQZU2Xm7 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! #cleanwater #enough #pursuit #satisfaction #mentalhealth #achievement #cleanenergy #podcast
Jul 1

Sustainability Through Grief [The Zero Dot Podcast #33]

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia What does it mean to be sustainable as a human being? Sam discusses the loss of his mother and the healing necessary to keep going. Japan passes copyright reform, leaving only The United States behind as the remaining OECD member not adopting the Copyright Act to separate author's and music labels' rights to its own music. Oh, and Crystal is here too. 3 All that and more - only at the Zero Dot Podcast! 00:00 Intro 06:11 The Good 17:12 The Bad 20:34 Transition to Main Topic 01:21:56 A Story about Betsey 01:29:57 Ending Links Mentioned: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/japan-passes-copyright-reform-giving-performers-and-record-companies-royalties-when-recordings-play-in-public-including-overseas/ 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! #grief #sustainability #gratitude #psychology #podcast
Jun 17

I'm SIGNIFICANT! w/ Crystal Kirk [The Zero Dot Podcast #32]

We're back, baby. This week's philosophical discussion of existence and importance is joined by the one and only Mrs. ScareQuotes, AKA Crystal Kirk! Sam and Crystal ponder significance in a world so fast, right after asking the question "what is a trillion dollars, anyway?" and discussing MORE cures for cancers. (Man, we just keep on winning in the medical sciences front. Take that, RFK, Jr). And our Patreon exclusive members get an entire hour more of listening goodness to their earholes! SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Zero Dot Podcast! 03:13 Cancer treatments are improving all the time! 06:13 Nobody should be a billionaire, let alone a trillionaire. 23:30 VJW and Abigail Disney show you how to avoid sucking like their dads. 26:45 MAIN TOPIC: I AM SIGNIFICANT! 01:26:01 Farewell for now! (Except for our Patreon listeners) Links Referenced: https://bsky.app/profile/sailorrooscout.bsky.social/post/3mnzmougjb225 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gyp523ly8o https://dcfpi.org/all/how-wealthy-households-use-a-buy-borrow-die-strategy-to-avoid-taxes-on-their-growing-fortunes/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paaen3b44XY https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abigail_Disney https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wabi-sabi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivian_Wilson 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! #calvinhobbes #significance #achievement #wabisabi #lifesciences
May 27

Why So Serious? with Ryan Whited"GodofGrunts" [The Zero Dot Podcast #31]

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia When did we become so afraid of looking stupid as adults trying new things? This week, Sam dives into the topic with someone who knows a thing or too about performance anxiety in esports - Ryan "GodofGrunts" Whited! As a Street Fighter 6 competitor who adopts a growth mindset, we discover from his experiences coaching others what gets in the way of letting one have permission to fail and try again. Sam expounds upon this in every day life outside of eSports and offers tips on what others can do to stave those tendencies. Also, Good news in Amsterdam and Covid-19 now has post-exposure prophylaxis treatment! All that and more on this week's episode. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 02:58 A cure for what ails ya (it's COVID). 06:17 We shouldn't be advertising things that harm the planet! 12:12 MAIN TOPIC: Why so serious? 01:17:27 Outro (Patreon members, this is just the beginning. Or the half way point. Whatever.) Links Referenced: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-01546-0 https://www.euronews.com/2026/02/06/amsterdam-to-enact-landmark-ban-on-fossil-fuel-and-meat-advertising-in-public-spaces 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! #Mindset #FossilFuels #CovidTreatment #MentalHealth #Perfectionism #podcast
May 20

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
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
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
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

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A podcast for the quietly overwhelmed and cautiously hopeful.

Creator

ZeroDotMedia
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

36
Rating

Explicit
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