Thacknology

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What does it mean to be irresistible? And why am I your guy?

Fireworks have been going off in my head the whole damn week. That can mean only one thing: time for a reboot of Word And Mouth!

Wheat. Cars. Basketball. Three amazing stories on how your number one priority for anything that's meaningful - is tenacity.

Inspired by Stealing Thunder and AI, here's a little story - with some fables from the pros - to get your story soul stirred...

Day 2 at the Stealing Thunder festival and both things and people are somewhat delirious.

Why aren't we enjoying more stories and the art of storytelling? I'm at one of the UK's most beloved storytelling festivals and here to find out why...

Welcome to summer. Welcome to #AudioMo. Welcome to a new way of living. Powered by curiosity.

Besotted with the algorithm. I'm a pro writer obsessed with human in the loop AI partnerships. Find out why this is the best application of technology since computers.

You'll have heard all about ChatGPT and OpenAI by now. Some will have you think it's all over. But this is just the beginning. I had a fantastic chat with my good friend Rachel to see what it's like working with the algorithm as one of Canada's finest copywriters. We asked AI to give you a summary of what's upcoming. Here's what she said: "This is the place to begin yo...

Dave Fishwick's audacious ambition to bring Burnley it's own bank - and upturn the UK's financial apple cart - were derided. But Dave didn't take no for an answer. If you're seeking a feelgood film with plenty of surprises, this one's for you...

I needed an experience not dissimilar to the waltzers to propel me uncomfortably out my post-holiday lethargy. This movie was a multi-course masterclass in jerking awake from any stupor - possibly even a coma! Watch it. Devour it. Savour it. But for goodness sake, listen to this first...

Join Thack for another jam-packed walking tour - this time the island's capital, Las Palmas. And brace yourself for some words of wisdom that would flatten a massive marshmallow.

I was going to get on my feet and give you the grand tour of this 12 year-old maritime hulk. And I wish I had - halfway through recording this audio aberration, a large boy collapsed into my neighboring recliner and started noshing hard and loud on his triple cheeseburger and quadruple fries.

After what felt like a zillion years we finally turned this docked hotel into a moving one - and pointed all our noses at Madeira. On this TWO-PART (ooh pro-style!) you'll get a flavour of the ocean's motion and my thoughts about cougars.

It's day 1 proper of my Canaries cruise and time to mise on the past few days and what's ahead...

On this what's likely to be the best episode yet of Thacknology we're having a natter about what's led up to today and what's ahead. Consider this an enriching start to 2023. And if anything it'll make you feel a lot better about yourself knowing there's someone else who's very much a comparable underachiever.

Watch this film. Here's my review.

It's something to which I've devoted my entire life. And I want you to benefit from this commitmeny. Which is why I'm sharing with you the best ways I've discovered to master creative thinking. We're talking 10 brilliant tips. Get these in your life and you'll find everything's easier...

Let's tear it up, Thacknologistas. It's a blast having you with me for another 20 minutes packed with good times and better ideas. With just two weeks to go until tickets go on sale for Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour, I'm getting all nostalgic about Folklore - THE album of our pandemic. And there's a ton of chat about my newest, and lifelong, endeavour to bring some happiness to everyone.  Take...

The biggest, hidden opportunity for any large business is to know itself. And the right hire is an organisational concierge

Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan are two of our most prolific comics. Here's how to catch a ride. And the latest on Love Island from its most adoring fan...

And has been for some time. Why do I love it? And what comes next?

Another amazing achievement from Newcastle tech scene's head boy and girl - Herb Kim and Emma Turnbull. Another masterclass in community building - and jaw dropping. A bouquet of magical memories to last a lifetime...

Skittish about your future or want to save cash at the checkout? Join Dave for a lovely wander down by Southport's Marine Lake...