We all saw Aquaman and have thoughts! Spoilers start at 7:28 until the end. After seeing it, check out this critique of the hottest underwater superhero film yet. Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject line “After Things.” Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! Subscribe […]

What is the future of media? What is the power of merchandise in a world where ad-supported models are still shrinking? Plus, a higher level look at the numbers of Patreon. Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Blitzscaling Brian: Counterpart Get After Things before anyone else (now with early […]

Changes to Tumblr make us wonder what are our needs are for blogging online and monetizing written works. Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: The Medium is the Massage Justin: War in a Time of Peace and “The Fact that We Can Laugh” on C-SPAN Brian: Homecoming Bryce: Futurama […]

Can a reviewer really destroy a business? Did a Thrillist writer really kill a burger shop? Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Mars: Inside SpaceX Justin: Norm Macdonald Has a Show Brian: Ralph Breaks the Internet Bryce: Futurama Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by […]

How do you break out of your niche and expand outwards? Andrew expanded out in literature, Brian’s expanded in puzzle boxes and videos, Justin’s working on the next expansion from card games. What advice would you give yourself three years ago? Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: XCode’s Create […]

Listener Lael has a question about top-level domains and how important an internet presence is today. Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: The Master Switch Brian: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Bryce: 7 Billion Humans Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things […]

A retrospective on Reason, the publication. Plus, books that affected us growing up. Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: The Richest Man in Babylon Justin: Watchmen and Foundation Brian: Gattaca Bryce: Freedom Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by supporting Weird Things on Patreon! Subscribe […]

Andrew’s friend Justin has questions about launching an online store like Scam Stuff. What should you look out for and what is most important to launch with? Should you own the store? Own the products? Own the audience? Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: The Nightmare Before Christmas Pop-Up […]

A big update on an idea Andrew had last week re: education via podcasting. Listener Ken asked about finding an agent and what you should and shouldn’t do. Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Amazon Lightsail Bryce: Tasty Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by […]

Paying for education is huge in China–to the tune of $7bn. Is an audio-primary education sector viable in the US podcasting industry? Send your project questions/ideas to [email protected], subject line “After Things.” Picks: Andrew: Lynda Justin: Ice Cream Social podcast Brian: Super Mario Party Get After Things before anyone else (now with early RSS!) by […]