Jason Howell chats with Valentin, the European creator guy, about his path from growing up around cameras in Vienna to eight years in New York’s indie film scene, and ultimately to YouTube and community leadership. They discuss the realities of working solo versus in a team, and Valentin opens up about his motivation for Orbit for Creators, lessons learned from fostering a creator community, and the enduring appeal of classic gear.

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CHAPTERS:

0:00:00 - Podcast episode kicks off

0:01:34 - Tips for managing multiple YouTube accounts for different interests

0:04:00 - Introducing Valentin and the Orbit for Creators community; motivation behind starting it

0:06:21 - The importance of social support and celebrating small victories as a solo creator

0:09:25 - Valentin’s background in television production and transition to YouTube

0:11:15 - Early influence of music videos and MTV on creative ambitions

0:12:28 - First job in live TV production and challenges of studio camera operation

0:14:25 - Moving to New York for film school and working in the indie film scene

0:17:17 - Returning to Vienna: reasons, quality of life, and career changes

0:19:35 - Working at a marketing agency for Canon and nostalgia for the DSLR revolution

0:20:25 - How the pandemic led to experimenting with YouTube and creative independence

0:21:25 - The natural progression from YouTube channel to building an online creator community

0:23:46 - The role of community in supporting creators, sharing real experiences, and overcoming failure

0:26:34 - Realities of freelance life vs. traditional employment and their trade-offs

0:29:40 - Lessons learned and surprises from running an online creator community

0:30:38 - Evolving role as a community leader and experimenting with new engagement formats

0:33:19 - Balancing priorities as a creator and making time for learning and community

0:34:54 - Valentin’s passion for camera gear, favorite equipment, and nostalgia for old devices

0:39:11 - The evolution of camera technology and the diminishing importance of specs in 2025

0:43:20 - Jason's unique teleprompter solution for his Osmo Pocket 3

0:45:25 - Managing gear acquisition syndrome, renting vs. buying, and selling unused equipment

0:49:43 - Valentin’s alternate universe interest in physics and research

0:52:19 - Be sure to check out Orbit for Creators!

0:53:03 - Thank you Valentin!

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Jason Howell sits down with tech creator Lexy Savvides to discuss her journey from CNET to creative independence, her passion for music tech, and the evolving landscape of media and community.

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00:00 - Podcast episode kicks off

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Mikah Sargent joins Jason Howell to explore the nostalgic world of early 2000s tech, from the Kindle Keyboard to the Juice Box multimedia player, while also discussing Mikah's current tech interests and tech podcast career.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Show begins

01:51 - Catching up with Mikah Sargent

10:42 - Mikah's move to Portland and comparison to the Bay Area

15:49 - Mikah's early tech memories and influences

20:50 - The Kindle Keyboard as Mikah's tech awakening

28:39 - Mikah's journey from graphic design to tech journalism

30:25 - Mikah's history with smartphones and Apple devices

35:33 - Mikah recalls the Sanyo SCP2700 BlackBerry knockoff

38:22 - Discussion of the Ubiquiti Wi-Fi spectrum analyzer

45:47 - Tech Mikah wishes he still had: The Juice Box multimedia player

50:27 - Alternative universe career path: General contractor

Catch Mikah on TWiT, Relay, and more: http://chihuahua.coffee/

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From the gold iPod Mini to the Rabbit R1, David Pierce and Jason Howell explore the tactile qualities of tech, the resurgence of physical media, and the challenges of staying organized in a digital world.

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Podcast begins

1:36 - Introducing David Pierce!

2:20 - The Evolution of Computers from destinations to being ubiquitous

7:00 - David's early interest in technology

8:53 - The gold iPod mini experience

15:22 - The Resurgence of Tactile Technology

18:21 - Tangible vs. Digital Music

26:16 - Technology and Organization

35:51 - AI Impact on Education

39:48 - Current Tech in Reach (Rabbit R1, Humane AI Pin)

Catch David on The Vergecast Podcast: https://www.theverge.com/the-vergecast

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Jason Howell sits down with Becca Farsace to explore her transition from The Verge to independent content creation, managing ADD as a creator, her nostalgic attachment to the iPod Touch, and her goals for 2025. Becca also shares her number one piece of advice for people looking to start a YouTube channel in 2025.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Podcast begins

02:05 - Introducing Becca Farsace!

03:28 - Authenticity in content creation and connecting with the audience

07:11 - Allowing children access to social media and technology

08:51 - Becca's first cell phone and early mobile devices

13:59 - The iPad Touch and its impact on Becca's interest in technology

17:40 - Raving about the DJI Osmo Pocket 3

21:18 - Becca's experience creating the iJustine video as her last project at The Verge

26:39 - Transitioning from working at The Verge to becoming an independent creator

28:21 - Octopus Arms analogy and goals for 2025

33:07 - Becca's approach to creativity and breaking the rules in video production

34:11 - Challenges of being an independent creator, including thumbnails and titles

35:40 - Becca's experience with ADD and how she manages her work

39:55 - How Becca moved from behind the camera to in front of it

42:39 - Becca's big tip on how to start a YouTube channel in 2025

43:57 - The Apple QuickTake 200 camera and nostalgic tech

49:51 - Discussion about Google Glass and the future of smart glasses

53:32 - The Unihertz Jelly smartphone and minimalist phone designs

55:14 - THANK YOU to Becca!

57:39 - Everything else you need to know about Techsploder Podcast

Catch Becca on her awesome YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/BeccaFarsace

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From Commodore PET gaming to revolutionizing pinball machines with Scorbit, Jay Adelson discusses his entrepreneurial journey (Equinix, Digg, Revision3) and shares wisdom on navigating the ever-changing tech landscape.

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Definitely check out Scorbit!

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Tech journalist Andy Ihnatko shares his journey from early computer enthusiast to respected industry voice, offering insights on content creation, Apple's evolution, and the dawn of the internet.

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Hear Andy on the Material podcast.

Also the MacBreak Weekly podcast.

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Jason Howell chats with guest Owen JJ Stone aka OhDoctah on topics ranging from early internet experiences to raising kids in a tech-saturated world.

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Catch Owen on IQMZ

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Jason Howell explores the world of tech podcasting with Sarah Lane, delving into the process of content creation, the challenges of media preservation, and the importance of passion in pursuing a career in technology.

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- Sarah's experience with Daily Tech News Show and podcast production

- The time commitment required for producing podcast content

- Sarah's discovery of engaging podcasts with extensive back catalogs

- Sarah and Jason's shared alma mater: San Francisco State University

- Sarah's initial college major in mathematics and transition to broadcasting

- Sarah's childhood passion for technology and audio recording

- The challenge of preserving old audio cassettes and digitizing content

- The shift from tangible to digital heirlooms

- The value of physical photographs versus digital images

- Sarah's experience with film photography

Catch Sarah Lane on the Daily Tech News Show.

Also the Apple Vision Show

Also Have Such a Good Day

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Jason Howell chats with Doc Rock about how an early passion for music and technology led to a career spanning broadcast equipment, DJing, and product development.

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Get yourself some Doc Popps! https://docmerch.com/collections/doc-popps

Watch Doc Rock on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DocRock

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