Jordan Shirks
The Tech & Internet Podcast
Live another day in the life as a tech guru trying to keep the ship a float.
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Jordan Shirks
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Latest episode
Jul 11, 2026
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Episodes
The FUUUCKKKK Report: A Day in the Life of Podcast Ops 11.07.2026 27:59
A podcast network operations manager walks through one chaotic Friday, email by email, revealing the mundane fires, absurd auto-generated reports, and unglamorous grind behind running a media business. It's a candid, funny look at what 'operations' really means when the keynote speeches end and the inbox never stops. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for informa...
Reply-All: A Day in the Life of Podcast Network Operations 09.07.2026 29:21
Ever wonder what really happens behind the scenes at a podcast network? Join us for an unfiltered, hour-by-hour tour through one operations manager's inbox—robots talking to robots, DMARC reports nobody reads, and the four hundred small fires that keep the internet's audio running. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...
Operations Is a Personality Disorder: A Day in the Life of Podcast Ops 08.07.2026 27:57
A podcast network operations manager takes listeners through the chaos of 5am automated reports, an accidentally profane email subject line, and the unglamorous reality of keeping creators, servers, and TTS tools running smoothly. It's a candid, funny look at what actually happens behind the scenes when the mic isn't on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for inf...
Digital Detritus and Machine Accountants 15.06.2026 36:06
A deep dive into the absurd reality of running a podcast network where AI handles your expenses, algorithms manage your content, and human creativity gets caught somewhere between automated notifications and micro-transactions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Behind the Digital Curtain: 24 Hours Inside a 2026 Podcast Empire 14.06.2026 46:56
Take an unprecedented peek into the beautiful chaos of running a podcast network in 2026, where AI voice synthesis, automated expense systems, and cutting-edge creator tools collide in a single day's operations. From mysterious $10 AI charges to the future of content creation, discover what keeps dozens of shows running in our complex digital ecosystem. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...
When Your Analytics Have an Existential Crisis 13.06.2026 33:00
A humorous deep-dive into the irony of modern tech tools rejecting requests as 'too complex,' exploring what happens when our data platforms need therapy sessions and calculators start complaining that math is hard. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
When Machines Stage a Digital Rebellion 12.06.2026 40:07
An operations manager at a podcast network shares the chaotic reality of managing creative people and temperamental technology when systems start failing at 5 AM. A behind-the-scenes look at keeping the content machine running when everything goes wrong. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...
The Beautiful Boring Day: When Everything Actually Works 11.06.2026 30:08
A podcast operations manager takes us through an ordinary day in the digital trenches, revealing how the most uneventful days often tell the most honest stories about what it's really like to keep the internet running. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Behind the Curtain: When Tuesday Becomes a Masterclass in Chaos 10.06.2026 39:28
A brutally honest deep-dive into the unglamorous reality of running podcast operations, where every ordinary Tuesday reveals the beautiful chaos of keeping the creator economy spinning. From inbox fires to timezone juggling, discover what really happens when the cameras stop rolling. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...
When Machines Say Reality Is Too Complex 09.06.2026 53:33
A behind-the-scenes journey through 24 hours of keeping a podcast network running, from system failures at dawn to unexpected moments of hope, revealing the philosophical poetry hidden in the mundane work of operations management. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Digital Smoke Signals: When Podcasting Infrastructure Meets Reality 08.06.2026 33:44
A behind-the-scenes look at the beautiful chaos of managing a 200-show podcast network, where morning coffee meets failure notifications and ambitious reporting systems crash spectacularly. An operations manager's tale of keeping the digital ship sailing through the stormy seas of modern content creation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...
When the Machines Break Down: Confessions from a 2026 Podcast Empire 07.06.2026 49:48
A raw, behind-the-scenes look at the daily chaos of running a podcast network in 2026, where AI-powered systems promise simplicity but deliver beautiful irony when they can't handle the messy reality of human creativity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
When the Robots Shrug: A Morning of Digital Rebellion 06.06.2026 42:30
A behind-the-scenes look at the daily chaos of running a podcast network, where automated systems fail spectacularly and the simplest tasks become exercises in technological frustration. Sometimes the most telling story about our digital world comes from watching it refuse to cooperate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and u...
Inbox Confessions: 29 Emails and the Chaos of Running a Podcast Empire 05.06.2026 44:20
A raw, behind-the-scenes look at the beautiful chaos of managing dozens of podcasts through the lens of one overwhelming day and 29 overnight emails. From anxious creators to international time zones, discover the gloriously human side of the podcast industry that keeps the whole machine spinning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...
When the Machines Say Uncle: A Tech Podcast's Battle with Digital Overwhelm 04.06.2026 38:15
A morning coffee revelation about analytics systems crashing from complexity overload sparks a deeper reflection on how our quest for data perfection can sabotage the very insights we're seeking. Sometimes the most profound tech wisdom comes from failure messages that simply say 'too complex.' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...
Too Complex for Machines: When AI Meets the Beautiful Chaos of Podcasting 03.06.2026 32:41
A operations manager's hilariously relatable journey through the daily digital chaos of running a podcast network, where million-dollar AI can't handle simple analytics but bedroom closet recordings compete with Hollywood productions. An intimate look at the beautiful absurdity of an industry built on people talking into thirty-dollar microphones. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See http...
Digital Avalanche: Inside the Machinery of Podcast Operations 02.06.2026 42:43
A deep dive into the chaotic, fascinating world behind running a podcast network, where morning analytics reveal global listening patterns and the intersection of creativity and technology creates both magic and mayhem. From overnight data dumps to geographic download spikes, discover how the podcasting industry really works when the cameras aren't rolling. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...
When the Data Goes Dark: A Digital Shrug in the Morning 01.06.2026 51:16
A podcast operations manager reflects on the unexpected poetry found in system failures, exploring what happens when our sophisticated tracking tools deliver nothing but empty reports and digital silence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Digital Heartbeats: The Hidden Stories in Your Morning Inbox 31.05.2026 53:53
A podcasting network operations manager reveals how the mundane chaos of daily automated reports and analytics emails tells the deeper story of our digital ecosystem. Discover the profound truths hiding behind the data dumps that keep the internet running. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...
Digital Detritus and Coffee Chronicles 30.05.2026 39:21
A behind-the-scenes look at the chaotic beauty of running a podcast network, where every email tells a story and the polished final product hides dozens of tiny decisions. Join us for an intimate glimpse into the digital ecosystem that powers our daily podcast experience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...
The Digital Midnight Symphony 29.05.2026 29:54
A fascinating glimpse into the 24/7 world of podcast network operations, revealed through one entrepreneur's overnight inbox filled with automated reports, creator struggles, and the relentless digital machinery that keeps the content flowing while the world sleeps. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f...
Digital Cats and Existential Emails 28.05.2026 45:43
A raw, unfiltered dive into the chaotic daily reality of running a podcast network, where automated emails announce shows with unprintable names and every morning brings a fresh avalanche of digital disasters. This is what it really looks like behind the scenes of modern media operations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...
Digital Symphony at Dawn 27.05.2026 42:11
A candid behind-the-scenes look at the daily rhythms and unexpected joys of running a podcast network, from 4:47 AM automated reports to late-night contract victories. Discover how the seemingly mundane machinery of digital media creates moments of genuine excitement and meaning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...
Memorial Day Meltdown: When the Podcast Machine Breaks Down 26.05.2026 24:04
A raw, behind-the-scenes look at the chaotic reality of running a podcast network, where analytics reports pile up at 7 AM and 'ongoing concerns' threaten to derail everything during what should be a holiday weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
When Robots Wake Up First: The Beautiful Chaos of Digital Media 25.05.2026 42:50
A behind-the-scenes look at the absurd and oddly comforting world of automated systems in podcast operations, where perfectly precise robots clash with the messy reality of human creativity and mistakes cascade through digital workflows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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