Why I’m Moving This Substack From Daily Coverage to Deeper Weekly Work
The host announces a shift in their Substack from daily AI news coverage to a weekly format focused on depth, emphasizing practical building and executive insight. They argue that AI's future hinges on deep understanding rather than breadth, as the technology has matured into usable models, agents, and tools. The new cadence will feature three weekly pillars: a deep dive into the top story, a hands‑on buildable project, and an executive briefing for leaders. While major breakthroughs will still be reported promptly, the overall goal is to foster AI fluency and career growth.
Find Your 1000 Podcast — The New Era of Audience Building | EP #1
In the inaugural episode of the "Find Your 1000" podcast, host Scott launches a new series focused on building a loyal audience of true fans, inspired by Kevin Kelly's "1000 True Fans" concept. He shares his own experience of generating...
Meta Creates Toll Road, LinkedIn Fakes Getting Rid of AI Slop (534)
In this episode the hosts riff on three unrelated news items: Robinhood’s rollout of AI‑driven “agentic” trading and credit‑card features, Drake surpassing Michael Jackson’s record for number‑one Billboard hits, and Pope Francis adopting the viral “6‑7” hand gesture. Their commentary...
Social Media Is Quietly Taking Over Your Living Room | Behind the Numbers
In this episode, Marcus, Emmy, and Marissa explore how social media is expanding from smartphones to living‑room TVs, highlighting Instagram's test of a Reels‑for‑TV app, TikTok's past CTV attempts, and Pinterest's CTV ad platform acquisition. They discuss the implications for...
Inside the "New Media Landscape" Of Sports with Kofie Yeboah
In this episode, host and independent sports creator Kofi Yeboah discusses how the rise of new media platforms has democratized sports journalism, offering multiple pathways beyond traditional broadcast routes. He explains his content strategy—focusing on deep‑dive, evergreen videos that blend...
What to Do when Your Industry Keeps Changing with Manoush Zomorodi
In this episode of Work Life, host Molly Graham talks with veteran journalist and podcast host Manoush Zomorodi about navigating constant industry disruption, from the rise of the internet to the current AI wave. Zomorodi emphasizes that while tools and...
The Media Club with Matt Deegan
In this introductory episode of The Media Club, host Matt Deegan outlines the show's purpose: to explore the rapidly evolving worlds of television, radio, journalism, and digital media. He promises weekly conversations with leading journalists and media practitioners that will...
Substack’s CEO on AI Slop, Free Speech, and Taking on YouTube
In this episode, Substack CEO Chris Best discusses the platform’s steady growth, the launch of the Substack app, and its ambition to become the internet’s intellectual and cultural hub. He addresses concerns about creator payouts, AI‑generated content, moderation, and free‑speech...
‘We Are on the Platforms Immigrants Are On’
In this episode of The Kicker, host Megan Greenwell talks with Ithar El‑Khattani, editor‑in‑chief of Documented, a nonprofit newsroom that serves New York’s immigrant communities in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Haitian Creole. El‑Khattani explains how Documented uses the platforms immigrants...
Hollywood’s Inevitable Pivot to Vertical Video Is Here
In this episode of The Town, analyst and former TV executive Hernan Lopez argues that vertical video has become a distinct third audiovisual language alongside film and television, now driving a $100 billion annual market—about twice Netflix’s revenue. He explains how...
Who Are Upfronts Even For?
The Marketing Brew Weekly episode breaks down this year’s Upfronts, noting a shift toward legacy networks leaning heavily on their deep catalogs, nostalgia, and proven IP—such as reboots, spinoffs, and book adaptations—to reassure advertisers amid economic uncertainty. New‑tech players like...
Spotify AI Unwrapped: The Platform Is About to Let You Make the Music
Spotify unveiled an AI‑driven music‑creation tool that lets subscribers generate original tracks directly within the app. The feature builds on the company’s AI DJ and generative‑audio experiments, offering real‑time composition, lyric suggestions, and seamless placement into personal playlists. A limited...
Rory Sutherland and Tom Goodwin Fix Marketing (Part 1)
In this first part of the conversation, behavioral‑science guru Rory Sutherland and digital‑strategy expert Tom Goodwin explore how overwhelming choice erodes consumer confidence and how clever marketing can restore it. They discuss the power of simple choice architectures—like “good‑better‑best” tiers,...
Marc Andreessen on Builder Culture in the Age of AI
In this episode, Marc Andreessen and host Eric discuss how AI is shifting from hype to core infrastructure, dramatically boosting productivity and spawning a new class of "super‑producers." They examine the paradox of AI fear and hype, citing the Anthropic...
Hrishikesh Hirway and the Perfect Song Myth
In this episode, host Jeremy chats with musician and creator Hrishikesh Hirway, best known for the acclaimed podcast Song Exploder. They explore Hirway's journey from his early 1 AM Radio projects to feeling stuck, which led him to launch Song...