The Viral Ideas Podcast

The Viral Ideas Podcast

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The Viral Ideas Podcast episodes

  • Pool Parties, iOS Downgrade, Prescription Stickers, and Blank Tier Lists with Anne-Marie Mulumba

    In this episode of the Viral Ideas Podcast with Josh and Runda, we talk about some interesting UX centric designs with our user experience design expert guest Anne-Marie Mulumba.


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    Show Notes:
    00:00 Intro
    01:36 Pool Party Matching
    07:29 iOS Downgrader
    16:25 Sunglasses Prescription Stickers
    23:13 BlankTierlist.com
    32:01 Outro
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    Links:
    Thursday App - https://www.getthursday.com/
    EssilorLuxottica - https://www.essilorluxottica.com/
    Disposable Prescription Stickers Patent - https://patents.justia.com/patent/20230258961
    15 Minute Strategy Call With Anne-Marie - https://calendly.com/wabalastudio/matcha?month=2025-02
    Wabala Studio Products: https://wabalastudio.gumroad.com/
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    Josh is a co-founder at Ten Four Pictures, a production company based in Toronto that specializes in storytelling at the SME & Enterprise level. Josh has produced brand films for industry-leading brands in the fashion world, music videos for top artists, and global partnerships generating 5M+ organic viewership for Ten Four's clients.
    Runda is the founder of Space Hotel, a creative agency based in Toronto that specializes in advertising services for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups. Runda has worked on various viral campaigns - like the Miller Lite Relief Catcher, 97percent's Aim for Change, and Robin Hood Flour's All Purpose Packaging.
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    Anne-Marie's Stuff:
    Website - hhttps://www.wabala.studio/
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemariewm/
    Josh's Stuff:
    Ten Four Pictures - https://www.tenfour.pictures/
    Runda's Stuff:
    Website - https://runda.ca/
    Newsletter - https://www.thespacehotel.ca/newsletter
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    Have ideas to share? Come guest on the podcast:
    forms.gle/XiJja6kVS2CAkWYJA

    36 min
  • Farm Mentorships, Trophy Dads, Internet Skins, and SO MUCH MORE with Mark Nguyen

    In this episode of the Viral Ideas Podcast with Josh and Runda, we start to explore some ideas through general global trends with our digital user researcher guest Mark Nguyen.

    [WORKSHOPS INTEREST FORM: https://forms.gle/eRffzbUhCFDFM2Po6]
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    Show Notes:
    (00:00) Intro
    (01:13) Third Place For Seniors
    (09:37) Farm Mentorships
    (17:16) Dads Media Network
    (26:14) Trophy Dads
    (34:14) Future of Media Consumption
    (41:36) Personalized Internet
    (48:49) Internet UI Skins
    (55:58) Outro
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    Links:
    World Population Ageing 2020 - https://www.un.org/development/desa/pd/sites/www.un.org.development.desa.pd/files/undesa_pd-2020_world_population_ageing_highlights.pdf
    Dads Are More Involved Than Ever - https://ifstudies.org/blog/american-dads-are-more-involved-than-everespecially-college-educated-or-married-dads
    Spliternet Theory - https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2022/03/what-is-the-splinternet-and-why-you-should-be-paying-attention/
    Dead Internet Theory - https://unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2024/05/-the-dead-internet-theory-makes-eerie-claims-about-an-ai-run-web-the-truth-is-more-sinister
    UX Gains Shrinking - https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ux-gains-shrinking/
    Notion - https://www.notion.so/
    Perplexity AI - https://www.perplexity.ai/
    Khan Academy - https://www.khanacademy.org/
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    Josh is a co-founder at Ten Four Pictures, a production company based in Toronto that specializes in storytelling at the SME & Enterprise level. Josh has produced brand films for industry-leading brands in the fashion world, music videos for top artists, and global partnerships generating 5M+ organic viewership for Ten Four's clients.
    Runda is the founder of Space Hotel, a creative agency based in Toronto that specializes in advertising services for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups. Runda has worked on various viral campaigns - like the Miller Lite Relief Catcher, 97percent's Aim for Change, and Robin Hood Flour's All Purpose Packaging.
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    Mark's Stuff:
    LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ngnmark
    Website - https://www.nguyendigital.co/
    Josh's Stuff:
    Ten Four Pictures - https://www.tenfour.pictures/
    Runda's Stuff:
    Website - https://runda.ca/
    Newsletter - https://www.thespacehotel.ca/newsletter
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    Have ideas to share? Come guest on the podcast:
    forms.gle/XiJja6kVS2CAkWYJA

    59 min
  • Modular Banking Platform, Budgeting, and Lending App For Stuff with Thomas Battle

    In this episode of the Viral Ideas Podcast with Josh and Runda, we talk some innovative FinTech ideas with our our entrepreneur & agency co-founder guest Thomas Battle.


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    Show Notes:
    (00:00) Intro
    (03:50) Modular Banking Platform
    (19:55) Can I Afford That
    (38:28) Transparent Engineering
    (49:22) The Spotter App
    (56:24) Outro
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    Links:
    Koho Financial - https://www.koho.ca/
    Neo Financial - https://www.neofinancial.com/
    YNAB App - https://www.ynab.com/
    Plaid Authentication - https://plaid.com/
    Liquid Death - https://liquiddeath.com/
    Nextdoor - https://ca.nextdoor.com/
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    Josh is a co-founder at Ten Four Pictures, a production company based in Toronto that specializes in storytelling at the SME & Enterprise level. Josh has produced brand films for industry-leading brands in the fashion world, music videos for top artists, and global partnerships generating 5M+ organic viewership for Ten Four's clients.
    Runda is the founder of Space Hotel, a creative agency based in Toronto that specializes in advertising services for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups. Runda has worked on various viral campaigns - like the Miller Lite Relief Catcher, 97percent's Aim for Change, and Robin Hood Flour's All Purpose Packaging.
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    Thomas' Stuff:
    LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/thomasmbattle
    Midas Labs - https://midaslabs.ca/
    Josh's Stuff:
    Ten Four Pictures - https://www.tenfour.pictures/
    Runda's Stuff:
    Website - https://runda.ca/
    Newsletter - https://www.thespacehotel.ca/newsletter
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    Have ideas to share? Come guest on the podcast:
    forms.gle/XiJja6kVS2CAkWYJA

    58 min
  • Salary Job Club, Student Job Facebook, Crewswipe, and Peers Skill Rating App with Jon Mirecki

    In this episode of the Viral Ideas Podcast with Josh and Runda, we talk some crazy ideas in the HR recruitment industry with our guest Jon Mirecki⁠⁠.

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    Show Notes:
    00:00 Intro
    03:26 Salary Job Club
    16:02 Student Job Facebook
    28:43 Crewswipe
    41:22 Peers Skill Rating App
    56:55 Outro
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    Links:
    Enactus - https://enactus.ca/
    Toastmasters - toastmasters.org
    Collision Conference - collisionconf.com
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    Josh is a co-founder at Ten Four Pictures, a production company based in Toronto that specializes in storytelling at the SME & Enterprise level. Josh has produced brand films for industry-leading brands in the fashion world, music videos for top artists, and global partnerships generating 5M+ organic viewership for Ten Four's clients.
    Runda is the founder of Space Hotel, a creative agency based in Toronto that specializes in advertising services for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups. Runda has worked on various viral campaigns - like the Miller Lite Relief Catcher, 97percent's Aim for Change, and Robin Hood Flour's All Purpose Packaging.
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    Jon's Stuff:
    Website - https://searchless.ca/

    Josh's Stuff:
    Ten Four Pictures - https://www.tenfour.pictures/
    Runda's Stuff:
    Website - https://runda.ca/
    Newsletter - https://www.thespacehotel.ca/newsletter

    59 min
  • Baby Does X, Fake Business Pitches, and Gorp Core Bindles with Michael Liu

    In this episode of the Viral Ideas Podcast with Josh and Runda, we talk some eccentric startup ideas with our our serial entrepreneur & community builder guest Michael Liu.

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    Show Notes:
    (00:00) Intro
    (01:11) Baby Does X
    (18:10) Fake Business Pitches
    (34:00 Gorp Core Bindles
    (46:20) Outro
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    Links:
    Karrot App - karrotmarket.com
    Golden Raspberry Awards - https://www.razzies.com/index.html#/
    JANNATHI Studios - https://www.instagram.com/jannathistudios
    Apocalypse Jacket - https://hypebeast.com/2022/1/vollebak-apocalypse-jacket
    Vollebak - https://vollebak.com/
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    Josh is a co-founder at Ten Four Pictures, a production company based in Toronto that specializes in storytelling at the SME & Enterprise level. Josh has produced brand films for industry-leading brands in the fashion world, music videos for top artists, and global partnerships generating 5M+ organic viewership for Ten Four's clients.
    Runda is the founder of Space Hotel, a creative agency based in Toronto that specializes in advertising services for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups. Runda has worked on various viral campaigns - like the Miller Lite Relief Catcher, 97percent's Aim for Change, and Robin Hood Flour's All Purpose Packaging.
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    Michael's Stuff:
    LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/michaelshliu
    Josh's Stuff:
    Ten Four Pictures - https://www.tenfour.pictures/
    Runda's Stuff:
    Website - https://runda.ca/
    Newsletter - https://www.thespacehotel.ca/newsletter

    48 min
  • One-take Production, ProdCo in a Box, Vintage Cameras, and Fun Weddings with Paul Giannetta

    In this episode of the Viral Ideas Podcast with Josh and Runda, we talk some disruptive ideas in the film production industry with our guest Paul Giannetta⁠.

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    Show Notes:
    (00:00) Intro
    (01:35) One Take Studios
    (11:20) ProdCo in a Box
    (25:20) Vintage Camera Productions
    (52:35) Vows and Wows
    (58:54) Outro
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    Links:
    The Pitch (2012) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2287229/
    Next Promotion (2022) - https://v.qq.com/x/cover/mzc00200pqri3au/q0044j2rf32.html
    Apple HomePod Making Of - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go6Hpal8fUA

    Paul's Website

    Paul's LinkedIn

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    Josh's Stuff:

    ⁠⁠⁠Ten Four Pictures⁠⁠⁠ - Full-Service Video Production

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    Runda's Stuff:

    Runda Dong⁠⁠⁠ - All of his info

    ⁠⁠Runda This Week⁠⁠⁠ - A Personal Newsletter

    1 hr 1 min
  • Business Cards, Movie Scenes, Branded Bounties, and Senior Talent Reps with Sam Bird

    In this episode of the Viral Ideas Podcast with Josh and Runda, we talk about everything about content with our guest Sam Bird.

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    Show Notes:
    (00:00) Intro
    (02:07) Creative Business Cards
    (13:19) Movie Scene Remakes
    (24:50) Branded Bounties
    (35:18) Elder Talent Reps
    (49:02) Outro
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    Links:
    FABTECH Canada - https://canada.fabtechexpo.com/
    Objex Unlimited - https://objexunlimited.com/
    Dragonball Abridged - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nYozPLpJRE
    Meet The Spartans (300 Parody) - https://imdb.com/title/tt1073498/
    Scary Movie Series - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0175142/
    Hashtag Paid - https://hashtagpaid.com/
    Best Job in the World - https://teq.queensland.com/au/en/industry/what-we-do/marketing/best-job-in-the-world
    Gummy Search - https://gummysearch.com/

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    Josh's Stuff:

    ⁠⁠Ten Four Pictures⁠⁠ - Full-Service Video Production

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    Runda's Stuff:

    ⁠⁠Space Hotel⁠⁠ - Creative Consultancy

    ⁠Runda This Week⁠⁠ - A Personal Newsletter

    ⁠TECHxCULTURE⁠⁠ - Community events in Toronto for Tech & Creative professionals

    58 min
  • AI Nonemergency Care, Medical Rendering Art, Essential Work Wear, and Support Systems with Esha Dhillon

    The Viral Ideas Podcast with Josh & Runda. In this episode, we talk about viral Healthcare Industry ideas with our guest Esha Dhillon:

    00:00 Intro
    02:05 Global Health Core
    16:40 Medical Rendering Art
    25:57 Real Estate Support System
    34:10 Essential Work Wear
    43:19 Sigma Mental Health
    53:35 Outro

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    Links:
    Global Health Core
    Madame Tussauds
    SingleKey
    Viral streamer hires friend to torment squatter
    Figs
    Air (2023)

    Esha's Linkedin

    Esha's Instagram


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    Josh's Stuff:

    Ten Four Pictures - Full-Service Video Production
    Runda's Stuff:
    SPACE HOTEL - Creative Consultancy
    Runda This Week - A Personal Newsletter
    TECHxCULTURE - Community events in Toronto for Tech & Creative professionals

    56 min
  • LLama3.1, AI Netflix, Sell My Stuff, and Generative Viral Content with Ryan Wong

    The Viral Ideas Podcast with Josh & Runda. In this episode, we talk about viral Artificial Intelligence ideas with our guest Ryan Wong:

    LLama3.1 Release (1:55)

    AI Netflix with Sora (13:38)

    Sell My Stuff (24:43)

    Generative Book Ideas (39:15)

    Hi-Fi Meme Pages (50:55)


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    Links:

    Llama 3.1 Release

    Ryan's YouTube

    Dupe⁠

    Ryan's book (AI for Business)

    Ryan's news appearance

    Choose your own adventure booksGenZ Bible

    Liminal Destinations


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    Josh's Stuff:

    ⁠⁠Ten Four Pictures⁠⁠ - Full-Service Video Production


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    Runda's Stuff:

    ⁠⁠Space Hotel⁠⁠ - Creative Consultancy

    ⁠Runda This Week⁠⁠ - A Personal Newsletter

    ⁠TECHxCULTURE⁠⁠ - Community events in Toronto for Tech & Creative professionals

    1 hr 5 min
  • Under $500k Brokerage, Real Estate Feng Shui, and Peerspace for Vacant Homes

    The Viral Ideas Podcast with Josh & Runda. In this episode, we talk about viral real estate ideas with our guest Kasey:

    Under $500k Brokerage (2:01)

    Feng Shui Add-ons (11:45)

    Browsing Store Fronts (23:00)

    Historical Home Tours (29:40)

    Peerspace for Vacant Homes (38:08)


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    Links:

    Ontario Gazette

    Casting Out Your Demons | Nathan For You

    J. P. Morgan Astrologer Quote

    Queen & Spadina McDonalds Plaque

    Peerspace


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    Josh's Stuff:

    ⁠Ten Four Pictures⁠ - Full-Service Video Production


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    Runda's Stuff:

    ⁠Space Hotel⁠ - Creative Consultancy

    Runda This Week⁠ - A Personal Newsletter

    TECHxCULTURE⁠ - Community events in Toronto for Tech & Creative professionals

    49 min

About The Viral Ideas Podcast

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A brain-hurricane where Josh and Runda discuss new ideas designed to go viral.