Podcast Summary: Xeroforhire Podcast

Episode Date: February 4, 2025Host: XeroforhireDuration: ~20 minutes

00:00 – 01:04 | Opening and Personal Anecdote

* Xeroforhire opens the podcast mentioning that he had planned to take a nap but was disturbed by someone having a "one-man riot," repeatedly firing rounds for an extended period.

* He usually doesn’t mind shooting but found the extended gunfire excessive.

* Decides to record the podcast because the noise sparked a lot of thoughts.

01:04 – 03:06 | Physical Book Shipments for Subscribers

* Announces that physical books will be shipped this month to paying Substack subscribers of The Last Day Comic and Xeroforhire.

* Current available books:

* City Voices (print copy)

* Shadow of the Knight (print copy)

* Encourages listeners to become yearly paid subscribers to receive all physical books published in 2025.

* Mentions sending special gifts to a friend, "Webmaster Josh."

03:06 – 06:10 | Social Media and the State of Online Content

* Expresses frustration with "talking head" content and news repackaging on YouTube and Substack.

* Feels that many content creators simply recycle news clips with exaggerated thumbnails and titles like "Epic Meltdown!" or "You Won't Believe This!"

* Calls such content "talking head slop", arguing it adds no real value to discourse.

* Prefers getting news directly from Forbes News, Tim Pool, Liberal Hive Mind, No Agenda Show, and Derek Hunter rather than from random YouTubers.

* Dislikes rage-bait and "anti-woke" grifting, calling it repetitive and unhelpful.

06:10 – 07:57 | Issues with Content on Substack

* Notes that many writers on Substack mimic Twitter and YouTube drama content, diluting meaningful discussions.

* Discusses seeing a writer kicked out of a science fiction group, resonating with their story, only to find their content shifting into culture war rage bait.

* Critiques the trend of repackaged reactionary content, saying it lacks originality and clutters meaningful discussion.

07:57 – 11:12 | Upcoming Appearance on Ulysses' Comic Book Odyssey

* Announces that he will be guesting on Ulysses' Comic Book Odyssey.

* Unsure of the exact air date, but the recording is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.

* Excited to discuss writing, storytelling, and his contributions to the comic book space.

11:12 – 15:22 | Apocalyptiverse Magazine

* Introduces Apocalyptiverse Magazine, a new quarterly publication focused on Christian artists, writers, and comic book creators.

* The goal is to build a database of Christian creators and publications.

* The first issue is set for release on Free Comic Book Day (May).

* Encourages Christian artists, illustrators, and publishers to contribute.

* Open to graphic designers who can help improve the magazine’s branding.

15:22 – 17:55 | Updates on The Last Day and Other Writing Projects

* Issue #2 of The Last Day will likely be delayed until late 2025.

* Writing a follow-up to City Voices but struggling to capture the same magic.

* Experimenting with a found-footage documentary-style writing approach featuring government transcripts and logs.

* Plans to post samples of this work on his Substack for feedback.

17:55 – 20:00 | Final Thoughts

* Encourages listeners to create original content rather than engaging in reactionary discourse.

* Praises Trump and Doge for positive changes but dislikes how people talk about political topics in a "crypto bro" way.

* Mentions needing to buy more ammo for target practice.

* Signs off with a reminder to tune into Ulysses' Comic Book Odyssey later in the week.

Key Takeaways

* Subscription Perks: Paid subscribers to his Substack will receive physical copies of his books.

* Frustration with Social Media & News Content: Criticizes clickbait, rage-bait, and repackaged news content.

* Apocalyptiverse Magazine: A Christian-focused magazine launching in May to highlight creators.

* Upcoming Guest Appearance: Will be featured on Ulysses' Comic Book Odyssey soon.

* New Writing Projects: Experimenting with documentary-style storytelling.

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