Authenticity is a tribal game of 150 people - maximum.

Thumbnail was chosen as clickbait - or, perhaps, I was "doing me". ;)

*Some AUTHENTIC language is included in this recording

We are changing; going back to long-form narratives and storytelling. While they presently co-exist, immersion and well-articulated statements are pushing instant-consumables by the wayside.

Personalities referenced in this show:

Dr. Jordan Peterson, Seth Godin, Joe Rogan, Tim Ferriss, Alex Honnold

Topics, questions or if you'd like to come on the show with me (any topic of your choice), please contact me via twitter: @absentpaper

It's not always about what you have, but what you do with it.

This episode is about the gear I'm using to record my episodes. Originally, it was a question from well over a year ago, and I remembered it during today's morning run, where I was thinking about: Porn. GearPorn.

Also, am I making any money with podcasting? Surprisingly - yes.

Enjoy!

Tech details Homestudio:

Microphones: EV RE20

Mixer: Mackie ProFx8v2

Gate: DBX 266XS

Tech details Mobile:

Zoom H6

Audio Technica BPHS1

Sound capture & Editing:

MacBook Pro 15"

Audacity

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What's in store for us - the mini-media houses?

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