I'm going on hiatus for a few months. In Ep#61.5 I'm talking about why it's just a bit too hard to maintain motivation/time to produce these episodes whilst travelling Brazil.Huge thanks to everyone who supported this show over this last season, I really do appreciate it.Mere Mortals Ep#443 Link:YT: https://youtube.com/live/MjcUz61RNUoTimeline:(0:00) - Intro(2:06) - AppreciationValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect With Kyrin/Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast

Worried your art is not mainstream enough, the more niche the better! In Ep#61 we're learning about the long tail of producing art, 3 forces underlying the unequal distribution & my vision of a new economic market.Huge thanks to Sam Sethi, McIntosh, Dave Jones, Chad F & Jeanpaul for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). You all make this podcast happen!40% of this episode is going to Cole, Sven, The Doerfels and the app developers who make this all possible.Statistics Links:Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/statsCastos: https://castos.com/how-much-money-can-podcasters-make/Transistor: https://transistor.fm/make-money-podcasting/Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(1:57) - What Is The Long Tail?(5:17) - Quote 1(9:02) - The 3 Forces(13:05) - Quote 2(18:33) - What Happens After Connection?(20:10) - Quote 3(24:06) - Stats & Examples(33:15) - Boostagram Lounge(37:46) - Latest Developments(40:08) - Why Bitcoin(44:40) - V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure(47:52) - Cherry On Top by Ainsley CostelloValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect With Kyrin/Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastConnect With My V4V Collaborators:Cole: https://twitter.com/colemccormick1Sven: https://twitter.com/StarfuryFlamesThe Doerfels: https://www.doerfelverse.com/Ainsley Costello: https://ainsleycostello.com/

Sometimes you just have to call it quits ... or do you? In Ep#60 we're going to learn why I've struggled with my Book Reviews show, the financial woes of app developers & potential strategies to fix these problems.Huge thanks to Chad F & Sam Sethi for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). You all make this show happen!40% of this episode is going to Cole, Sven, The Doerfels and the app developers who make this all possible.Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(2:08) - Honing Your Craft(5:19) - Quote 1(9:57) - Experimentation Stage(11:14) - Quote 2(18:59) - Facing Tough Decisions(20:28) - Quote 3(22:14) - My Tough Decision(27:19) - Lessons & Recommendations(31:28) - Boostagram Lounge(36:09) - Latest Developments(42:23) - Why Bitcoin(43:54) - V4V: Time/Talent/TreasureValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect With Kyrin/Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastConnect With My V4V Collaborators:Cole: https://twitter.com/colemccormick1Sven: https://twitter.com/StarfuryFlamesThe Doerfels: https://www.doerfelverse.com/JUST LOUD: https://www.justloudworld.com/

What does the music industry have to teach us about giving music out for free? In Ep#59 we're going to learn from Prince, Radiohead & 50 Cent about how to adapt to change & delay monetary gratification.Huge thanks to Deezlaughs, Chad F & Sam Sethi for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). You all make this show happen!40% of this episode is going to Cole, Sven, The Doerfels and the app developers who make this all possible.Extra Links:Radiohead Interview: https://youtu.be/V-4CpJyZ4YwThunderroad Media: https://thunderroad.media/live-is-lit/Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(1:19) - Why Make It Free?(3:22) - Quote 1(8:37) - Why Pay If It's Free?(9:54) - Quote 2(12:10) - In Rainbows' Radiohead Interview(16:07) - Why Does It Seem Scary?(18:18) - Quote 3(21:56) - Why Is The Money In Merch & Touring?(27:43) - Boostagram Lounge(32:54) - Latest Developments(37:50) - Why Bitcoin(40:47) - V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure(43:13) - Freedom by Vale RamirezValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect With Kyrin/Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastConnect With My V4V Collaborators:Cole: https://twitter.com/colemccormick1Sven: https://twitter.com/StarfuryFlamesThe Doerfels: https://www.doerfelverse.com/Vale Ramirez: https://valeramirez.com/

Why am I travelling across the world to meet people who I've never even spoken to? In Ep#58 we're going to examine the driving forces behind collaboration and how technology is only enabling more and more of it.Huge thanks to Cole McCormick, Deezlaughs, Adam Curry & Sam Sethi for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). Check out their podcasts!40% of this episode is going to Cole, Sven, The Doerfels and the app developers who make this all possible.Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(1:11) - Why do people work for free?(1:54) - Quote 1(5:16) - But is there much creative collaboration?(8:00) - Quote 2(11:58) - Can these ideals change industries?(12:20) - Quote 3(13:43) - Topic continued(15:46) - Where are we at now?(19:43) - Boostagram Lounge(24:03) - Latest Developments(27:01) - Why Bitcoin(31:20) - V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure(34:00) - Stockholm - Abi MuirValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect With Kyrin/Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastConnect With My V4V Collaborators:Cole: https://twitter.com/colemccormick1Sven: https://twitter.com/StarfuryFlamesThe Doerfels: https://www.doerfelverse.com/Abi Muir: https://podcastindex.org/podcast/6473218

From the past we shall learn our future .... and it's full of exciting art! In Ep#57 we're going to do a recap of all the previous seasons, find out what Season 4 has in store for us & learn about the 3 collaborators who will be providing art.Huge thanks to Sircussmedia, McIntosh, Cole McCormick & Kolomona for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). Check out their podcasts!40% of this episode is going to Cole, Sven, The Doerfels and the app developers who make this all possible.Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(1:32) - Season Recap & Looking Forward(5:26) - Cole McCormick - VA/Podcaster/V4V Director(7:22) - Quote 1(9:02) - Sven - Graphic Artist(10:32) - The Doerfels - Musicians(13:07) - Boostagram Lounge(19:57) - Latest Developments(27:12) - Why Bitcoin(29:41) - V4V: Time/Talent/Treasure(35:37) - Bloodshot Lies - The DoerfelsValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect With Kyrin/Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastConnect With My V4V Collaborators:Cole: https://twitter.com/colemccormick1Sven: https://twitter.com/StarfuryFlamesThe Doerfels: https://www.doerfelverse.com/Bloodshot Lies: https://podcastindex.org/podcast/6473218

What will digital content look like in 5 years time? In Ep#56 we're going to rehash everything we've learned this season, lay out my predictions for what is ahead of us and learn how you can help shape the future direction of this very podcast.Huge thanks to McIntosh, Cole McCormick & Kolomona for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). Check out their podcasts!15% of this episode is going to The Podcast Index for being the visionaries to combine RSS, BTC & V4V. I'll see you all again soon!Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast

It's the final (and most difficult) frontier of 'value 4 value'. In Ep#55 we're going to dive into a mini history of video on the internet, explain why advertising stuffs everything up and list the current places to host/watch v4v enabled video podcasts.Huge thanks to The Tone Wrecker & Balderdashboys for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). Check out their music and podcasts!15% of this episode is going to Sir Alecks Gates for his amazing work on NA Tube and his contributions to Podcasting 2.0. What a legend!Handy links:3Speak: https://3speak.tv/user/meremortalsNo Agenda Tube: https://noagendatube.com/c/mere_mortals/videosMy Chat With Adam: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/podcasthome/episode/7c533366/adam-curry-or-beyond-podcasting-20-disruptive-v4v-music-and-the-value-4-value-ethosValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast

What techniques do you need to consider when asking for contribution? In Ep#54 we're going to listen to a compilation of different asks from podcasters and analyse why their audience support puts them at the top of the charts!Huge thanks to Sam Sethi, Jason & Mitch D for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). Check out their apps!15% of this episode is going to all the people I took clips from for this episode, go check out their shows!Handy links:Fountain/RSS.com Webinar: https://fountainpodcasts.substack.com/p/value-for-value-how-to-build-unbreakableGet Alby Blog: https://blog.getalby.com/V4V Blog: https://value4value.info/Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast

I want to support my favourite podcaster .... but how?! In Ep#53 we're going to find out how to get some Bitcoin on the Lightning Network, test out some cool apps and I'll give some podcast recommendations as well. This was recorded as a video version as well (link below).Huge thanks to Kolomona and Premitive1 for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming as well). Don't forget to boost!15% of this episode is going to Jason from Podcast Guru to help support apps & developers working on Podcasting 2.0.Handy links:Video Run Through: https://youtu.be/aBYKmYd3KMIValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast

Can you earn a living just through Value 4 Value? In Ep#52 we're going to examine how much I've made across my various shows & where I'd be if I had used advertising instead. Make sure you check the chapter art for all the fancy graphs I've created.Huge thanks to Adam Curry, Sir Spencer, Gene Bean & Sam Sethi for supporting the show. You are now part of my data hehe.15% of this episode is going to John Spurlock for his creation of OP3 and giving me handy graphs to use for nerd purposes.Handy links:OP3 Website: https://op3.dev/Steven B On 'Bowl After Bowl': https://bowlafterbowl.com/episode-272/Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast

What are the benefits of willing listeners eager to contribute? In Ep#51 we're going to compare the similar ethos between OS/V4V, how to properly acknowledge volunteers and a focus on the talent of the 3T's.Huge thanks to Sam Sethi & Steve Webb for supporting the show. Every contribution counts!15% of this episode is going to Steven Crader for his documentation and rock solid work in improving podcasting.Handy links:Revolution OS Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jw8K460vx1cBoostagram Numerology Github: https://github.com/Podnews-LLC/boostagram-numerology/tree/mainValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast

Let's encourage our hosts to be even more hospitable. In Ep#50 we're going to analyse why podcast hosting companies shut down, integrating v4v as a business and how you could do it all by yourself (or with some peers).Huge thanks to The Bearded Tek, Sam Sethi, Chad F, James Cridland & Boobury for supporting the show. Loving the live boosts!15% of this episode is going to Cameron for providing an important building block and his behind the scenes work.5% of this is also going to IPFS hosting so if you want some sats, have a think about favouriting this show.Handy links:Feed Your Brand: https://podetize.com/why-podcast-hosting-companies-quit-and-what-you-can-do-to-avoid-it/Podcast Pontifications: https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/hitting-the-limits-of-low-cost-podcast-hostingIPFS Hosting: https://ipfspodcasting.net/DeMu Github: https://github.com/de-mu/demu-feed-templateValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast

You think we're content with just empowering audio creators?! In Ep#49 we're going to examine the current problem with blogging, why NOSTR & Stacker News have been successful and how v4v might make it's way into all text communication.Huge thanks to The Bearded Tek, Nick Malster, Sam Sethi, The Golden Dragon, Adam Curry, Chris Fisher & Boobury for supporting the show. What a week!15% of this episode is going to The Bearded Tek for working on a blogging version of all the cool podcasting innovation.Handy links:Blog Index Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#blogindex.xyz:matrix.orgBlog Index Github: https://github.com/blogindex/Blog Index Website: https://blogindex.xyz/Boobury's Show Notes: https://zososcorner.substack.com/p/s01e169Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast

Give me some stats ..... stat! In Ep#48 we're going to view some charts of the Podcasting 2.0 namespace adoption, reflect on where we've come from and realise why your end goals are ultimately more important than growth.Huge thanks to Chris Fisher, McIntosh, Steve Webb, Cole McCormick, The Golden Dragon & Cardboardgiraffe for supporting the show. What a week!15% of this episode is going to Ron Ploof for providing some very handy v4v graphs.Handy chart links:https://griddlecakes.com/nstrends/https://griddlecakes.com/v4vtrends/https://stats.podcastindex.org/v4vhttps://livewire.io/podcast-index-stats-visualized/Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast

I've started to notice some trends of things people get confused about. In Ep#47 we're going to have a look at why V4V is not all or nothing, divorcing it from Bitcoin/Podcasting 2.0 and why it might not work for everyone.Huge thanks to Nick Malster & Anonymous for supporting the show. Absolute legends!15% of this episode is going to CSB for educating and helping people understand about the concept of Value 4 Value.Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast

V4V Music is awesome, but there are some complex things under the surface. In Ep#46 we're going to have a look at the current V4V Music apps/services, the social & tech hurdles to hosting/playing music and the big elephant in the room.Huge thanks to Cole McCormick, Boobury, Anonymous & Guy Smiley for supporting the show. Absolute legends!15% of this episode is going to StevenB for creating so many building blocks to help kick start this revolution. Go V4V Music!Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast

Will this new medium be just as revolutionary as radio and podcasting? In Ep#45 we are going to have a look at the current problems in the music industry, case examples of musicians/DJ's using RSS and why everyone gets a part of the money.Huge thanks to Cole McCormick, McIntosh and Adam Curry for supporting the show. Absolute legends!15% of this episode is going to Ainsley Costello, Able Kirby & Sir Spencer for letting me play their music. Don't forget to support your favourite musicians!Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast

What is the clearest signal you can get in a spammy world? In Ep#44 we're going to examine why a boostagram is the best feedback you can get from your audience and feels good for everyone involved.Huge thanks to ChadF & Robert Sasuke for supporting the show whilst it was live. Absolute legends! Also a shoutout to @ColeMcCormick@mastodon.social for the interview he had with Ainsley Costello on America+, really helped to showcase why the power of a boostagram lies mostly in the connection, not solely on the money.15% of this episode is going to Moritz for building Alby and helping more Podcast 2.0 apps to enable the functionality of boosts. So don't forget to send one in!Handy Links:Cole's Interview: https://fountain.fm/episode/r2f3eNvTSAzOiPQQWzL1Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast

Is this the first example of micropayments actually working on the internet? In Ep#43 we're going to examine the Value tag and how this enables streaming of money within your podcasting app.Huge thanks to Cole McCormick (America+), McIntosh (Generation Bitcoin) & Gene Bean (Volunteer Technologist) for supporting the show. Absolute legends!15% of this episode is going to Dave Jones for helping to create all this amazing infrastructure so don't forget to stream some sats!Value 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast