The Zero Dot Podcast

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/zerodotmediaBreaking up the formula with a LIVE MUSICAL JAM! (This is a recording) Everything is improvised, nothing is scripted! Sam discusses IGN layoffs, dealing with GRIEF after traumatic experiences, GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) and more! Chapters:00:00 intro00:31 first vibe (Improv music + Spoken Word)03:27 ign is not immune to layoffs + Japanese G...

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/zerodotmediaHey, have you heard that if you give up all your time and energy and relationships with others to serve a mega-corpo entity to make as much money as possible, you'll be rich for it? You might be dead before you can use any of that fortune, but yeah - that's cool, right? Alex Falcone is a good egg, give him some love. Phantom makes a return to Sa...

SUPPORT US HERE:   https://www.patreon.com/zerodotmedia Holidays away from work remind us of our real selves. Sony is making declarations about "reasonable consumers" that might bite them in the @55 . Elizabeth Holmes is getting a documentary filmed by a comedian. Nintendo won't stop remaking video games. Reddit needs leadership help. Sam thinks we need to drop the act of being someone we're not....

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/zerodotmediaOooof. We lost some venerable people that have done good for the world last week - Dolly Parton, Peter Cullen, Tim Curry will all rest in peace knowing their impact will live on with their loved ones. A historic save by a Nepal-based school principal! The US-Iran war has a causality that is oft overlooked - our planet! Bonnie Bassler receives th...

SUPPORT US HERE:   https://www.patreon.com/zerodotmedia   Ka-pow! Spider-Man punches a facist! "Uncle" Ben Mckenzie is taking down corruption in the cryptosphere! The Super Nintendo turned 35! 2XKO ends active development in December of this year! We need some good 'ol fashioned civic rebellion - how do we do it? We'll shimmy about all of that and more in this week's episode of The Counter Hit. ;)...

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia Sam goes down a rabbithole of existential dread - do we like complicated things to protect our ego? In addition, good news about cement kilns and better news about dementia/Alzheimer's sleep improvement indicators. We get the usual FGC Terminology review (thanks to a request from our Patreon Supporters) along with some Reddit Life stories an...

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMediaIn this week's episode, Sam dives into the hardship of trying to "make it" in 2026 and beyond while creating another case for human-made-things over whatever AI makes. Also - Millionaires and Boats - turns out they aren't all evil? Jungle Jim gives us a lesson in being our best selves amidst our staunchest critics. Sam gives an update on his...

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia So many things! AI is spits in the face of book preservation by destroying the books purchased for LLM media consumption; Sony and Rockstar Games are testing the financial market waters with new levels of consumer sentiment towards product license-ship and still remains silent amidst online backlash(Spoiler: not good); Hank Green learns a ha...

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia We've got a new show! The Counter Hit is the evolution of Zero Dot - a celebration of the human spirit + the boost we all need as we continue to plod along the trenches of modern life. ICE. Supergirl. Doomscrolling. Charge Partititioning? Super Mario 64??? No podcast is as diverse as this. Your one-stop-shop curiosity broadcast - The Counter...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 s...

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 d...

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 d...

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...

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...

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 s...

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 t...

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 w...

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 e...

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 understan...