The Zero Dot Podcast

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A podcast for the quietly overwhelmed and cautiously hopeful.

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

    2D AGO

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

    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
  3. Alysa Liu and doing it for YOU [The Zero Dot Podcast #22]

    MAR 25

    Alysa Liu and doing it for YOU [The Zero Dot Podcast #22]

    SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia Hedgehog alerts in cars, Chip shortages that harken back to the late 1980's, and the Winter Olympics all take center stage in today's discussion all before diving into the main topic - Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Value-Accordant Action. Aka, what we do for the process vs what we do for the end result. Sam brings Olympic Gold Medalist Alyssa Liu to mind as he discusses what we can do to ensure our behaviors align with our base values and less so aligned with the end results. If we did more things because of the joy the process brought with less regard to how many likes we might get on Instagram or how many trophies we might be awarded, what kind of world might we live in? Would that be a world you'd like to see? If so, the steps in getting there aren't that hard, as Sam and John uncover. Also, don't get hit by cars. That is bad for your health. But we aren't your doctor, you do you, I guess. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to the tech problems podcast. 01:45 Hedgehogs are now a little safer, and so the world is a little better. 07:48 Don't get hit by cars, please.| 08:20 Can you own a hedgehog? Yes, but also no. 11:53 RAM still costs far too much but don't worry, we have slop! 20:56 MAIN TOPIC: Alysa Liu and doing it for YOU. 49:39 Bye for now! (Patreon members, you can stay, we have some more!) 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. #joy #alyssaliu #olympics #hedgehogs #Podcast #empathy

    51 min
  4. Sam's Series of Unfortunate Events [The Zero Dot Podcast #21]

    MAR 18

    Sam's Series of Unfortunate Events [The Zero Dot Podcast #21]

    SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia John gives us the wonders of community driven actions to cleanup some filth left alongside the road, Sam reminds us that TSA is not getting paid as of February 14th and what folks can do about it to aid those tireless workers while government funding gets approved, and something about MURDER HORNETS. Also, Sam dives into his HEINOUS travel week - the tears, the flight cancellations, and relentlessness of it all, feverishly trying to make his destination with only minutes to spare... while sharing the impact of empathy and understanding that fueled his journey. Timetamps: 00:00 Somehow, John returned 03:17 A UK farmer and his local community fight the garbage monster 08:19 TSA workers aren't getting any money 12:44 Hornets and hornies 18:46 Anyway, you can help people 20:39 MAIN TOPIC: The tale of Sam the travelling man 01:06:21 What if I don't want to be in control? 01:19:44 Teeth is coins now? Maybe! 01:21:32 Farewell, thanks for joining us! (Patreons you can stay, we have more for you 3) Links referenced: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/farmer-saved-from-financial-ruin-after-strangers-rally-to-pay-40k-to-remove-200-tons-of-rubbish/ https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative https://www.ksl.com/article/51402704/idaho-falls-native-and-son-die-after-being-stung-hundreds-of-times-by-murder-hornets 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. #planes #TSA #Travel #Podcast #flightdelays #conviction #empathy

    1h 24m
  5. Polishing Things With Purpose [The Zero Dot Podcast #20]

    MAR 11

    Polishing Things With Purpose [The Zero Dot Podcast #20]

    SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia What happens when we remove every imperfection from a human-made thing? Is its polished veneer enough to grab our attention for more or does it bring a homogeneity that makes us tune out? Today's episode dives into the Effort Effect, a real phenomenon that explains humans' general attraction to other human-made things that have intentional effort behind them and how raw-ness outclasses perfect polish when it comes to engagement and enjoyment. Also, Giraffes and Phineas Gage come into the mix. Somehow. Someway. There's only one way to find out how - tune in for this week's episode! 00:00 We are talking about skull injuries. Don't ask me why, I have forgotten. 04:41 Warhammer 40k is awesome and definitely relevant to our show 07:44 Now we're onto D&D 16:36 We are trying to start the show proper, honestly 19:25 Wow, we actually did the real intro 25:31 Look at this giraffe in Ohio with silly hair 32:45 Looking at the linguistics of AI...unfortunately 48:32 MAIN TOPIC: Polish means nothing without intent 01:34:09 Bye bye, see you soon! Article referenced: https://www.iheartmedia.com/advertise/insights/articles/why-human-audio-moves-consumers The Zero Dot Podcast is: Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social Daniel | https://doublecross.neocities.org 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. #efforteffect #polished #raw #imperfect #podcast #mentalhealth

    1h 35m
  6. The Laziness Lie [The Zero Dot Podcast #19]

    MAR 4

    The Laziness Lie [The Zero Dot Podcast #19]

    SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia In today's episode, John and Sam discuss the misconception of human laziness, the future of dental technology, and the importance of systemic change. Sam delves into psychology, innovation, and societal progress, offering insights to empower and inspire. John shares profound insights on neurodiversity, autism, and the importance of understanding different processing systems. The pillars of curiosity and embracing diverse ways of thinking not only lead to our survival as a species, but help bring us together as TEAM HUMAN more than ever. TL:DR; - Conversion Therapy was evil and any notions to tribalize others and punish them for their humanity is NOT the Zero Dot way. 00:00 Wowee it's an intro! 04:15 A soap box made of barley 08:05 We now have infinite teeth, and that's kinda cool 16:07 Damn it, Jim...but maybe not? 18:39 Being queer is not a disease, you weirdos 22:12 What if we're all lazy? 36:23 MAIN TOPIC: We're all fired up and this has just become the main topic now 01:21:28 Buh bye now! (But not for our Patreon supporters, they get a whole hour's worth of extra content after this part! Come join us!) The Zero Dot Podcast is: Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social Daniel | https://doublecross.neocities.org 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. #laziness #history #tribalism #equality #mentalhealth #podcast #stories

    1h 22m
  7. You have a cognitive bias. Everyone does. [The Zero Dot Podcast #18]

    FEB 25

    You have a cognitive bias. Everyone does. [The Zero Dot Podcast #18]

    If you are reading this with two eyes or one eye or using an audio encoder to cite the words because you are an awesome person who doesn't let anything get in the way of reading, then chances are you are a human being. Congratulations! That is incredible. To be human, is truly wonderful. At least, that's what we think here at TZDP, so I supposed you could say we are biased. Actually, we are ALL biased on this planet Earth! Sam does a breezy walkthru of biases and all the layers of obfuscation we face in trying to reach some semblance of objectivity, while offering tools to check ourselves and a heartfelt story from Sam's past illustrating the power we have in checking our own biases, especially when they might very well be holding us back from greatness. All that and more here in todays' episode! 00:00 This is the intro, as always 03:50 Silly people trying to use AI for fraud 05:55 A good guy and his tow truck 10:33 Youtube, why you gotta do us like this? 20:38 The tiger and the knife 24:20 The scones and water segment 32:00 MAIN TOPIC: How our biases can help and harm us  01:10:10 Stories about progress and depression 01:30:42 Farewell! SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia The Zero Dot Podcast is: Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/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. #biases #cognitive #friendship #mentalhealth #podcast #stories

    1h 31m
  8. The Empty Howl of a "Lone Wolf" [The Zero Dot Podcast #17]

    FEB 18

    The Empty Howl of a "Lone Wolf" [The Zero Dot Podcast #17]

    You know that cool book/movie/game/comic you like where the one guy/gal saves the day while everyone else watches? You know the movie Die Hard? John McClane sure is a cool dude (poor guy has broken glass all embedded in his feet, though... ). Well, the reason we love those stories is because it paints the fantasy of a lone wolf breaking away from the tribe and being 100% sustainable by themselves. We love that story because we know in our core that that isn't real. That's what makes those stories so fun and exciting. But a problem occurs when we confuse that fun fantasy for a roadmap to live life, especially among men. That and a bunch more in today's episode! 00:00 Introduction. 01:42 How do we feel about getting older? 10:35 Aliens or wind turbines? 19:30 Time's up for the Sands of Time. 29:36 MAIN TOPIC: Loneliness in men. 01:39:14 Mint ice cream is the best. 01:40:40 Farewell, zeedeez! SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia The Zero Dot Podcast is: Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/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. #podcast #relationships #vulnerability #empathy #hero

    1h 41m
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A podcast for the quietly overwhelmed and cautiously hopeful.

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  • Creator
    ZeroDotMedia
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
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