Jordan Shirks

The Tech & Internet Podcast

Live another day in the life as a tech guru trying to keep the ship a float.

Author

Jordan Shirks

Category

Technology

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

The 1AM Emails: Behind the Curtain of Podcast Operations 24.05.2026

A raw, unfiltered look at the reality of running a podcast network—from automated reports flooding your inbox to the technical chaos that keeps operations managers awake at night. This is the unglamorous side of podcasting that nobody talks about. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Invisible Infrastructure: A Friday Morning in the Life of Digital Guardians 23.05.2026

A podcast operations manager's routine email check becomes a profound meditation on the unseen digital infrastructure that keeps our connected world running. Through the lens of managing a podcast network, explore what it really means to be a guardian of the invisible threads that bind our digital lives together. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information...

When the Numbers Don't Add Up: A Day in Podcast Operations 22.05.2026

An inside look at the digital machinery that keeps podcast networks running, where a single morning report can make or break your entire day. From pre-dawn data alerts to viral moments, discover what really happens behind the scenes of your favorite shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...

Digital Dawn: The Automated Heartbeat of Podcasting 21.05.2026

A behind-the-scenes look at how podcast operations managers navigate the overwhelming world of overnight analytics reports and automated data that keeps the digital content machine running. Explore the human story behind the algorithms that work while we sleep. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

The Heartbeat Monitor: When Ordinary Tuesdays Reveal Everything 20.05.2026

A deep dive into the hidden human drama that unfolds behind automated reports and routine operations, exploring how the most meaningful stories in tech often hide in plain sight during seemingly ordinary workdays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Digital Landmines and Swiss Train Analytics 19.05.2026

A deep dive into the daily grind of podcast operations, from Dropbox payment failures to the art of reading analytics like tea leaves. How technical hiccups become just another speed bump when you develop the right professional triage instincts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Digital Captain: Navigating the Never-Sleeping Ship of Podcast Networks 18.05.2026

A raw, behind-the-scenes look at the relentless 24/7 world of running a podcast network, where automated reports feel like digital tumbleweed and success is measured in colorful analytics that represent real human attention. An intimate exploration of how technology has created businesses that literally never sleep. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for informat...

The Digital Tide: When Automation Never Sleeps 11.05.2026

A behind-the-scenes look at the relentless flow of digital operations that keep our connected world running 24/7. Explore the hidden choreography of automated systems, analytics, and the human decisions that guide our always-on digital infrastructure. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Digital Janitor: Confessions from the Chaos of Podcast Operations 10.05.2026

A behind-the-scenes look at managing the beautiful chaos of a podcast network, where human creativity collides with relentless technology across twelve time zones. One operations manager's journey through 137 overnight emails reveals the hidden world of keeping digital dreams alive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o...

Archaeology of the Digital Dawn: When Podcasts Never Sleep 09.05.2026

A behind-the-scenes look at the chaotic morning ritual of managing a podcast network, where overnight creator emergencies and technical mishaps create an endless cycle of digital problem-solving. From 3:47 AM timestamps to the classic trifecta of production disasters, discover what it really takes to keep the content flowing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com fo...

Digital Heartbeats: A Day in the Life of Keeping Podcasts Running 08.05.2026

Ever wonder what it's really like behind the scenes of a podcast network? Join us for an intimate look at the beautiful mundanity of managing digital infrastructure, from 5 AM automated reports to midnight uploads, where Swiss-watch reliability meets the wild unpredictability of content creators. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...

Digital Dawn: Life Behind the Podcast Network 07.05.2026

A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at running a podcast network, from 5 AM automated reports to managing the dreams of creators in our always-on digital world. Discover what it takes to keep the voices of podcasting alive and thriving across global platforms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

The Digital Heartbeat: Stories From My Inbox 06.05.2026

A surprisingly human journey through the chaos of running a podcast network in 2026, where automated reports and scheduling mishaps reveal the persistence and small victories that power the media industry. Sometimes the most mundane emails tell the most compelling stories about creativity meeting technology. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

The Digital Nervous System: When Email Becomes Biology 05.05.2026

A deep dive into how email has evolved beyond simple communication to become the living nervous system of modern business, carrying digital nerve impulses that keep our connected world functioning and alive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Digital Pandemonium and Second Cup Clarity 04.05.2026

When a podcast network manager's morning inbox explodes with automated chaos, the real story emerges from the static of overnight digital mayhem. A deep dive into the 24/7 rhythm of podcast analytics and the methodical problem-solving that keeps digital media networks running. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pers...

Digital Plumbers: When the Infrastructure of Podcasting Goes Invisible 03.05.2026

A behind-the-scenes look at the unglamorous but essential world of podcast operations management, where automated systems and human perseverance keep the digital media ecosystem flowing. From 5 AM analytics reports to the invisible infrastructure that powers our favorite shows, discover what really happens when nobody's listening. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.c...

Digital Avalanche: Surviving the Beautiful Chaos of Podcast Operations 02.05.2026

An inside look at the relentless world of podcast network operations, where automated reports flood in before dawn and keeping dozens of shows running means playing constant catch-up with the beautiful chaos of the digital audio industry. 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: Reading the Analytics That Keep Podcasts Alive 01.05.2026

A deep dive into the morning ritual of analyzing podcast metrics, where spreadsheets and data tables reveal the hidden stories of human listening behavior across the globe. Behind every download number lies the pulse of an industry that never sleeps. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Digital Heartbeat: Stories Hidden in Your Inbox 30.04.2026

A podcast operations manager reveals what a single day's worth of emails taught him about resilience and keeping digital media companies afloat. Through automated reports, platform analytics, and the quiet ritual of dawn data checks, discover the extraordinary lessons hiding in the most ordinary workday moments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information...

The Symphony of Ones and Zeros: A Podcaster's Love Letter to Data 29.04.2026

A meditation on the daily ritual of podcast analytics, where every morning brings a flood of automated reports and colorful charts that transform listener choices into beautiful, danceable numbers. It's the story of finding humanity in the digital avalanche of data that defines modern content creation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Digital Fossils and Monday Morning Archaeology 28.04.2026

A meditation on the weekly ritual of parsing through automated reports, client emails, and the digital artifacts that reveal the hidden patterns of running a podcast network. An intimate look at how technology creates its own fossil record of human creativity and connection. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of person...

Digital Janitor: Life Behind the Podcast Empire 27.04.2026

A brutally honest look at the unglamorous reality of managing a podcast network, where automated notifications rule the morning routine and success is measured in technical debris rather than creative meetings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Art of Digital Air Traffic Control 26.04.2026

A behind-the-scenes look at managing a podcast network, where automated reports arrive like clockwork but the real challenges live in the spaces between the systems. From mysterious 'Can't Delete' emails to the delicate choreography of keeping creative chaos organized. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat...

The Digital Night Shift: Chronicles from the Creator's Inbox 25.04.2026

A fascinating peek behind the curtain of modern podcasting's 24/7 ecosystem, exploring the relentless rhythm of creation through forty overnight emails that reveal the hidden stories of persistence and creativity happening 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 for advertising.

The Human Signal in Digital Noise 24.04.2026

An operations manager's morning inbox reveals the hidden humanity behind podcast analytics, exploring how automated systems capture metrics but miss the real human connections that drive creative platforms. 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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