Best Rustbelt Podcasts (2024)

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Rustbelt Innovators: Chris Hackett & Sherry McCracken - AI Film Business 54:11

10d ago54:11

54:11

On this episode, Sherry McCracken of NAX Films joins returning guest Chris Hackett to discuss their AI film program in coordination with the Entertainmint streaming platform that has sponsored a group of film creatives access to the Runway video generation platform for two months. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

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Writing, Publishing & Authorship - 4/3/24 1:33:14

3d ago1:33:14

1:33:14

Every 2 weeks we do a Twitter space for writers and authors, this was recorded during our last session. Join us again this week to promote your project. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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Writing, Publishing & Authorship - 3/20/24 1:06:11

18d ago1:06:11

1:06:11

Every 2 weeks I host a Twitter space for writers and authors, this was recorded during our last session. Join us next time and promote your project. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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SpeakerCone : Erik Waag - On Writing 29:16

24d ago29:16

29:16

Fantasy author Erik Waag joins the program to discuss his collection of books which extend the sword and sorcery genre into the 70's. We talk about magic systems in literature, crafting audiobooks, and his career as a writer as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message…

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Writing, Publishing & Authorship - 3/6/24 58:46

1M ago58:46

58:46

New podcast from the Twitter Space session, we talk about developing ideas on the way to creating a project --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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Relic of the Aztecs - Out Now on Amazon 0:30

1M ago0:30

0:30

GET A COPY Relic of the Aztecs by Michael Finney is an historical fiction short story. The Aztec Empire faces invasion from an advanced civilization. Emperor Tzontettica Yaotl is informed of a forgotten artifact that could save their empire. One man is chosen to embark on a dangerous mission to recover the object among abandoned ruins and preserve …

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Writing, Publishing & Authorship - 2/21/24 56:36

2M ago56:36

56:36

New podcast from the Twitter Space session, we talk about developing projects and incorporating illustrations --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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SpeakerCone : Brett Cain - On Writing 44:23

2M ago44:23

44:23

Author Brett Cain joins the program to discuss his writing, experience with publishing, and series of books about Frank Sawyer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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Writing, Publishing & Authorship - 2/7/24 1:02:05

2M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

Every two weeks I host a Twitter Space for writers and have started recording the sessions to offer here as podcasts. Join us this week --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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Rustbelt Innovators: Spencer Cavanaugh - Clinamenic 24:22

2M ago24:22

24:22

Spencer Cavanaugh the consultant behind Clinamenic joined the program to discuss decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO) and how they utilize blockchains for governance. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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Writing, Publishing & Authorship - 1/24/24 50:18

2M ago50:18

50:18

Every two weeks I host a Twitter Space for writers and have started recording the sessions to offer here as podcasts. On this recording, Tery Spataro was a featured guest as a follow-up to the interview we conducted. She talks process and her back catalog of fiction work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/…

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SpeakerCone : Chris Hackett & Keith Lea - AI Film3 29:54

3M ago29:54

29:54

On this episode Keith Lea and Chris Hackett, organizers of the "Cameras Up, Guns Down" short film contest discuss their careers, how they connected to produce the competition, and the ways AI is changing filmmaking. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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10 Step Branding: Tery Spataro - AI Branding 31:26

3M ago31:26

31:26

Tery Spataro joins the program to discuss how developments are artificial intelligence is aiding marketers and branding as well as her new book called "AI for Brands: Embracing the Future". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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Writing, Publishing & Authorship - 1/10/24 57:16

3M ago57:16

57:16

Have been hosting a Twitter Space every other week for folks to talk shop and promote their work. Decided to start recording this year and make them available as podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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How I Remember You | A Short Film 1:56

3M ago1:56

1:56

This is my first fictional short film. It's based on an extremely short story I wrote about 2 years ago. The imagery was created with Stable Diffusion and set into motion with Pika. I performed the music. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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2023 Reading List & Reviews 18:59

4M ago18:59

18:59

Here's a look back at what I read in 2023 as well as some thoughts about each one I completed on the list. Included: You Are Not a Gadget | Jaron Lanier Color Capital of the World | John Kropf That Hideous Strength | C.S. Lewis Station Eleven | Emily St. John Mandel How to Write a Book This Weekend | Vic Johnson Writing Radar | Jack Gantos Interlib…

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1893 Chicago's Columbian Exposition : AI Documentary Film 3:52

4M ago3:52

3:52

This is an abbreviated version of the documentary with a runtime under 4 minutes. It uses Python to colorize Charles Arnold's photos and Pika to add motion to all the images, including my own stills. Watch the full-length documentary --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message…

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Innovators Series: Russell Ratcliffe - dAppling 22:00

4M ago22:00

22:00

Russell Ratcliffe the CEO of dAppling joins the program to discuss decentralized web development, storage and distribution. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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Romantic Machinations 7:56

5M ago7:56

7:56

The best & worst parts of our self to love in the world changing due to developments in artificial intelligence through 2023, like breaking up but still living together --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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December Historical Facts 4:50

5M ago4:50

4:50

Daily historical facts for the month of December --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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SpeakerCone: Jessica Sams - Yolantis 25:30

5M ago25:30

25:30

Jessica Sams began producing her art under the moniker Yolantis for the Web3 community after a successful career as a printmaker and dancer. Learn more about her ideas and where to find her next --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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SpeakerCone: T.R. Hudson - On Writing 48:58

5M ago48:58

48:58

Author T.R. Hudson joins the program to discuss his approach to writing, his new book "The Perfect & The Wicked" the followup to "Automaton", as well as his involvement with the literary mag called Double Dealer which he resurrected with two partners to publish works they like. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/md…

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November Historical Facts 3:58

6M ago3:58

3:58

Daily facts for the month of November --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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SpeakerCone: BLAC.ai - SYNCRETICA 25:08

6M ago25:08

25:08

The artist known as BLAC.ai joins the program to discuss his Syncretica project as well as his method, career, and particularly his work over the last few years using artificial intelligence tools to create his artwork. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message…

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Artificial Intelligence for Content Development | A Case Study 5:18

6M ago5:18

5:18

This case study examines how I engaged the developments in artificial intelligence over the last year.You can learn more about how I approach content development and marketing in my newest book called "How to Create a Small Business Content Development Strategy in 10 Steps" on Amazon.Get the bookSchedule an appointment --- Send in a voice message: …

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October Historical Facts 4:26

6M ago4:26

4:26

Daily historical facts for the month of October --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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Innovators Series: Mark Goodwin - The Bitcoin Dollar 27:10

6M ago27:10

27:10

In this episode, new author Mark Goodwin discusses his writing career, his new book "The Bitcoin Dollar, " and his new role as the Editor-in-Chief of Bitcoin Magazine. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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Introducing RFK Jr. to Bitcoin’s Nashian Orientation 9:51

7M ago9:51

9:51

This piece was created in coordination with an article for Bitcoin magazine.Read the article Watch the video Motion images created using Pika LabsMany of the images used to create the motion were generated via artificial intelligence models, particularly Stable Diffusion, the music was created with the Meta Audiocraft model. --- Send in a voice mes…

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September Historical Facts 4:40

7M ago4:40

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Daily facts fir the month of September --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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Innovators Series: Jeremy Toeman - AI Video Marketing 23:48

7M ago23:48

23:48

CEO of Augie, Jeremy Toeman joins the program to discuss how AI is making the process of video creation easier than ever. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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How to Create a Small Business Content Marketing Strategy in 10 Steps 0:26

7M ago0:26

0:26

Get the bookThe process of creating a small business brand begins with assessing its strengths and goals. This workbook will take you through each phase of generating the assets needed to establish a presence and build awareness for a small business brand.This ten-lesson guide is for beginners who want to manufacture messages and professional ident…

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Run It Back Local 7:30

8M ago7:30

7:30

This piece is about running Large Language Models (LLMs) on your personal machine. Read This Watch This --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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SpeakerCone: Josh Cinquemani - DJONDO 23:45

8M ago23:45

23:45

In this episode, Josh Cinquemani talks about his newest album of music under the DJONDO moniker, we talk a little on audio production as well. Listen to DJONDO --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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SpeakerCone: Dr. John T. Parce - Sheepskin 16:45

8M ago16:45

16:45

In this episode, I am joined by Clinical Psychologist Dr. John T. Parce as he discusses the recent leak of his patient notes as Sheepskin, Volume 1. Read the logs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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August Historical Facts 4:35

8M ago4:35

4:35

Daily historical facts for the month of August --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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Co-inverting the Paradigm 5:00

9M ago5:00

5:00

Securing the online theater Read article: https://mdf365.substack.com/p/co-inverting-the-paradigm Watch video: https://youtu.be/mJvDKdFvnO0 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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Rustbelt Innovators: Rachael Brady - On Development 29:21

9M ago29:21

29:21

Rachael Brady joins the program to discuss her path to becoming a Linux-using, Python-coding Web developer as well as to talk about a few projects she is working on that have ties to the blockchain. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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10 Step Branding with William Megenney 20:07

9M ago20:07

20:07

William James Megenney joins the program to discuss his new release "The Secret of Success". We discuss how he is building a brand around his writing and authorship --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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SpeakerCone: Daniel Ciarrocchi - No Holmes Barred 27:12

9M ago27:12

27:12

Daniel Ciarrocchi is a Jeopardy champ and entertainer producing a new podcast series focused on HH Holmes, the late 19th-century serial killer who built a murder mansion in Chicago. No Holmes Barred --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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July Historical Facts 4:26

9M ago4:26

4:26

A daily historical fact for each of the days in July --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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It's the Humane Thing to Do... 5:12

10M ago5:12

5:12

This piece explores the blurring line between what we have considered traditional creation of artistry and the artificial intelligence tools that have flooded the creative scene over the last year. It is also available as a video. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message…

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Rustbelt Innovators: Michael Marchese - Economic Marketer 25:56

10M ago25:56

25:56

In this episode, Michael Marchese, CEO of Tempesta Media, joins the program to discuss his career and how developments in AI and analytics for content marketing are evolving in tandem. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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SpeakerCone: Ellery Twining - Results 19:51

10M ago19:51

19:51

Ellery Twining joins the program to discuss his newest record "Results" the follow up to his debut "Revenge". Listen in to hear about his process and experiences writing and recording his albums in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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June Historical Facts 4:55

10M ago4:55

4:55

Daily historical facts for each day in the month of June --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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AI Illustration & Animation 5:12

11M ago5:12

5:12

This piece goes into the various technologies being used to create imagery and video with artificial intelligence such as Stable Diffusion and Control Net. Read this as an article Watch this as a video --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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Innovators Series: Alex Grin - Exchange Network 20:55

11M ago20:55

20:55

Alex Grin of LBRY/Odyssey and Vibecamp joins the program to discuss how those projects came to life and some of the common threads between them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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So, You Want to Make Some Content 4:54

11M ago4:54

4:54

Thinking broadly about content development Read this as an article Watch this as a video --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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May Historical Facts 4:42

11M ago4:42

4:42

Daily facts for the month of May about history, business, culture, technology and the rest --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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SpeakerCone: Tattoo You 51:55

12M ago51:55

51:55

Cody Wallenius, Matt Forkenbrock, and Ashley Camp join the program to discuss their career in tattoo arts, including the apprenticeship phase. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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Breaking Ground for Living an Extended Reality 6:33

12M ago6:33

6:33

My so called virtual past or how I fell backwards into the digital realm. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mdf-365/message

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