Billy Dees Podcast

We had a great visit on location with Sam from Erie St. Vinyl in Massillon, Ohio. Do you remember the feel of old record stores back in the 1970s? In addition to vinyl record bins around the store, Erie St Vinyl is decorated with vintage audio gear and décor. They even burn incense so that the aroma of the store has a classic record store vibe.

During this interview we discuss how people’s listening habits to music has changed, and how a new generation of music fans are discovering vinyl. We also chat about the business aspect of opening a brick-and-mortar shop to cater to the vintage audio and vinyl music fan.

You can find Erie St. Vinyl on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/eriestvinyl

If you are a follower of social media and politics the week ending Nov 12, 2022, was a full week!
The Red Wave was more of a Red Trickle, and Twitter Blue was a Blue Wave on Twitter. What does all this mean for the changing models of social media and politics? Please listen in on this Bonus Weekend EP of the Billy Dees Podcast recorded LIVE on the Wisdom audio app.

What have you enjoyed LESS as you have become older? We noticed that subject being discussed on BuzzFeed the other day. On this episode, Billy takes some of the general points and adds his own commentary and analysis. This episode was recorded LIVE Nov 7, 2022 on the Wisdom audio app.

What will Elon Musk do with Twitter? Why did he buy it?

Simply put, I don’t know. However, I am a fan of Elon Musk, and I am optimistic about the future of Twitter. It needed a reset.

Musk has often stated that he wants to champion “free speech” on the platform. Elon has suggested he would reconsider Twitter’s approach to content moderation and permanent bans from the platform, all of which could impact the political landscape. At the same time, Musk has reassured advertisers that he doesn’t plan to turn the platform into a “free-for-all hellscape.” In my opinion, Elon also very rightly has mentioned his desire to rid the platform of bots. So much so, that he made the number of bots central to his argument to abandon the deal during this roller coaster ride of the last six months.

The notion that Twitter may also expand the idea of paid subscriptions has also arisen. I, so far, have no issue with this overall concept. I already subscribe to Twitter Blue and feel this would certainly cut down on fake accounts and give a greater consumer voice to users.

As to why Elon decided to buy Twitter, I can only guess. Unlike most of the speculation I have run across online, I do not feel there is anything regarding the technology or the concept of how Twitter works that is that intriguing to someone who lands rockets vertically.

I do feel, the megaphone that Twitter wields, has enormous value. Tesla and SpaceX have no advertising budget. He now has a pick-line directly into the bloodstream of the marketplace. Twitter also has a celebrity aura around its brim. Along with being one of the most successful businessmen in the world, Elon Musk is now a pop-culture icon. Not to mention, in 2024 which is drawing ever so closer, he could be a dominate political force.

Stay tuned.

Ananda is a host of a Twitter Space titled “Soul Space.” Zach is a frequent guest on her Space.

Both individuals are guests on this episode of the Billy Dees Podcast. Ananda specializes in curriculum & instruction leadership, is a seeker of life-changing narratives & the Universe's Heartbeat. Zach is passionate about the field of mental health and (according to his Twitter bio) uses comedy as an ego defense. He is also a poet.

We discuss many topics on this episode including Twitter Spaces, mental wellness, and the oneness we all share. This is an uplifting and informative discussion. We hope you listen in!

You can find Ananda on Twitter @AJinspire4ever https://mobile.twitter.com/ajinspire4ever

and Zach @katzindahatz https://mobile.twitter.com/katzindahatz

This is the trailer for the podcast. 30 sec

In the constant battle of life balance, it is a common question, “How do you define success?”
It can certainly mean different things to different people and in varying contexts. I find that question will often bring up matters related to how we value our own life purpose.

This episode was recorded live Friday October 14, 2022. I had several listeners come forward to share their opinions via the Wisdom app. The episode runs longer than one of our standard episodes but can be perused at the listener’s leisure. There are some great nuggets of information and philosophy sprinkled throughout.

Although some people may say social audio existed before, the pandemic gave rise to a new spin on social media, that being social audio. Audio “rooms” or “spaces” were created on apps such as Clubhouse and this concept exploded in popularity.

It seems we are now on the precipice of a new medium. Twitter has incorporated Twitter Spaces into its app, the Wisdom app recently celebrated a one-year anniversary, and Fireside has the feel of a production/broadcast app for audio and video.

There are numerous audio-oriented apps coming out, seemingly all the time.

This episode was recorded LIVE on the Wisdom app. We discuss the impact of social audio on social media and toward that of podcasting with several social audio creators.

Angie Berrett (she/they) is an Intuitive Movement Coach, Registered Nurse, Advanced Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor and Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga Instructor who understands the human body and how it works.

Angie helps people relieve stress, anxiety, depression and trauma through play, movements and fun so they can have healing and peace in their lives.

After going from child abuse survivor to registered nurse to yoga instructor, she has spent much of her life caring for others. In 2017 she hit rock bottom and started on a journey to heal. Discovering playful ways of using movements helped her learn to listen to her body, overcoming her suffering in ways traditional modalities could not. Now, she helps others heal their pain, transforming their lives.

Angie is the Owner and Creator of Angie Berrett Movement, coaching people how to release stored trauma in their bodies while increasing energy, strength, and flexibility.

Angie Berrett Movement
https://www.linkedin.com/in/angieberrettmovement/
https://Instagram.com/angieberrettmovement
https://twitter.com/AngieBerrett

Laurisha Fant is a visionary with a background in entrepreneurship consulting, who entered into being a creative during the pandemic when her commercial painting business slowed down.

Laurisha began to paint in an artistic expression and eventually began creating poetry to unpack her thoughts on life and her past. Laurisha eventually created a live class for organizations to help them to understand the basics of crypto and Web3.

During this podcast episode we discuss entrepreneurship, ideas for entrepreneurs, creativity, web3, and poetry/art. Laurisha enjoys participating in discussions such as this because it's a great way to hopefully help someone else go for their dreams as well.

Laurisha Fant on Social Media

Twitter: @TheLovely_Lions https://twitter.com/TheLovely_Lions

Instagram: @TheHealFeel https://www.instagram.com/thehealfeel/?igshid=NDRkN2NkYzU%3D