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If You'll Indulge Me

Ted Gioia and Aseem Shukla

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Ted and Aseem love food. Ted and Aseem love talking about food. If You'll Indulge Me is a podcast about food and language, because so much of how we talk about food determines how we experience it. Each episode is a new journey through the strange and endlessly amusing world of menus, branding, and food culture. So listen to Ted and Aseem talk. You'll probably like it.
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How I Write is about helping you find what works best for your own writing. You can read what an author writes anywhere, but only on this show will you hear how they write. This show isn’t just about methods and styles, though. It’s also about what it means to be a writer today. How can you earn a living? What about building an audience? Should you use GPT? How I Write is your compass for navigating these changes. It’s a show by writers, for writers, built for the age of the Internet. New ep ...
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Gab and Jam

Prejippie Music Group, Inc.

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Even rock stars need inspiration (through a mash-up of music, art, film, photos, etc.). Watch us D.I.Y. Rock Stars find our muse; while doing “regular” life. Blooming Prejippie. Here we are chopping it up about the D.I.Y. Rock Star lifestyle, music, and other creative mindest culture. Our talk show, "Gab & Jam," is available in the following formats: The podcast page: https://bit.ly/gabandjamhq To see the entire blog posts, click here:http://bit.ly/bpblogsubscribe To listen to the podcasts, ...
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333. 20 Take-aways from The Silent Takeover Ted Gioia on AI's Threat To Music Part 1 Video DescriptionWe’d never heard of this guy, but he had such a profound take on SO many topics that are important to us. We couldn’t help it, so we started taking notes on the ideas he expressed in his Rick Beato interview.@RickBeato #RickBeato #TedGioia #culture…
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Your success as a writer boils down to your style. And today, you’re going to learn how to master the two different types of style — minimalism vs. maximalism — from the style-king himself: The Cultural Tutor. Minimalism is clear, concise, and direct. It distills an idea. Maximalism captures the texture, the nuance, the beauty of life. It creates a…
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What do Katy Perry, Charles Dickens, and the Bible all have in common? They’re responsible for some of the most famous lines in history. And in this episode, you’ll find out why. Mark, an author and mad scientist of language, reveals the secret sauce to memorable writing: rhetorical devices. Chiasmus. Anaphora. Antithesis. Synecdoche. Writing today…
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Harry is a master copywriter — and that’s not hyperbole. With Marketing Examples, he’s taught over 100,000 people how to write copy that rips. And guess what? You’re next. Copywriting is the wrapper of success for every company. It’s the difference between Snickers, the bestselling chocolate bar in the world (“You’re not you when you’re hungry”) an…
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Scott is a cocktail of crass humor, brutal honesty, and millionaire advice. He spent ten years wanting to write a book, and when he finally did, everything he learned could be summed up into two words: Be fearless. So buckle up — because today, you’re going to learn how to write fearlessly. In this episode, we break down the nitty-gritty mechanics …
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Two words: Storytelling. Masterclass. Yeah, yeah, we know — “become a better storyteller” is probably the most basic writing advice out there. But this episode is far from basic. It’s all about the storytelling advice you actually need that you didn’t get in school. Once upon a time, Nat wrote online SEO blogs: simple, generic, and kind of boring. …
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Sign Up for "Writing Examples" and Learn From The Best Writing of All Time: https://www.writingexamples.com Ryan Holiday is one of the world’s most prolific writers. He’s published sixteen books, written a daily email newsletter every day for the past eight years, has 1.7 million YouTube subscribers, and runs his own creative agency. (Reciting that…
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Jerry Seinfeld taught me more about writing than all my English teachers combined. People forget that comedians aren’t just jokesters — they’re writers. And with 10 Emmy Awards, 3 Golden Globes, and a TV show that’s generated over three billion in revenue, it’s safe to say that Jerry Seinfeld is a dang good one. In this episode, I share the top ten…
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332. 103 Social Media Questions to Boost Engagement (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video DescriptionWe know we tell you all that social media is not the “be all, end all,” so this post helps us maximize our time and effort. Here are some social media questions that can help increase interest in our posts. #boostsocialmedia #engagement #diyrockstar #pre…
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You may know Ted as a music historian, and the go-to expert on jazz. Or, you may know him as The Honest Broker on Substack. Either way, he’s the most erudite guest this show has ever seen. Ted gives a masterclass on the state of our culture at large. What’s up with our obsession with minimalism? Why do we value speed over beauty? Do we even realize…
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331. 7 types of rest and how to get them (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video DescriptionThough we harp on the “get up, get out, and something” philosophy, there is NO doubt that each of us needs rest. Here are the 7 types of rest and how to find a way to get them.#rest #youarethebrand #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie This topic was inspired …
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Get ready to swap everything you know about business-writing for an unconventional approach that actually works. Basecamp CEO Jason Fried is one of the world’s most successful software entrepreneurs. And he’s unique for the way he challenges the tenets of Silicon Valley startups. He’s bold like Bezos, but relaxed like Buffett. He cares less about “…
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From frustrated middle school teacher to Chief Evangelist at Synthesis School. From 46 email subscribers to 165,000. From hating writing to publishing her first book with a major publishing house: The Learning Game. What made all of this possible for Ana Fabrega? She unlearned how to write. In this episode, Ana shares the seven writing principles y…
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330. 5 Things every D.I.Y. Rock Star needs to know about publicity Video DescriptionWe all know it’s important, but here are some things to consider when thinking about doing public relations for your music.@arielhyatt #arielhyatt #musicpublicity #tips #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippieThis is inspired by https://www.cyberprmusic.com/5-thin…
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This is business writing like you’ve never seen it before. Sam Corcos is the founder of a $300 million company called Levels. He’s built a culture of intellectual rigor by hiring excellent writers and giving them time to think on paper. But don’t get it twisted — a successful “writing-first work culture” is far more than grammatically correct Slack…
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329. How to create compelling album covers (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video DescriptionAn album cover helps potential listeners discover your music, so here are 8 ways to create compelling album covers (for the D.I.Y. Rock Star).@discmakers #discmakers #albumcover #tips #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippieWhat do you think? How do YOU choose …
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“I’m not writing for you.” This was Paul’s response to a scathing critique that came early in his writing career. Since then, Paul’s book, The Pathless Path, has sold over 50,000 copies and has spurred thousands of writers to forge their own path forward — scathing critiques and all. Writing isn’t about building the biggest readership possible. It’…
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There is an intrinsic interestingness inside of you. But, you’re probably suppressing it. Welcome to 96-minutes of learning how to use your interestingness to stand out online. Speaking of standing out, Steph Smith: Hosts a16z, a top five technology podcast Taught herself to code and launched multiple websites that hit #1 on Product Hunt Sold over …
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328. Knowing when to quit (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star)Video DescriptionNormally, we don’t encourage anyone to quit much of anything, but as we’ve gotten older, we’ve found that there are really a few instances when quitting is the BEST idea.#whentoquit #quitters #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippieWhat do you think? We’d love what you have to say!…
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Writing is thinking, which means it’s like lighter fluid for business growth. Brie has played major roles at writing-rich companies like Stripe, and her expertise on writing-first culture is now used by giants like Amazon and Basecamp. As she says: “Reality has a surprising amount of detail.” Writing illuminates all the interesting details worth pu…
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327. Using humor in your art (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video DescriptionWe love a little humor, but what happens when you incorporate it into your art? Here are some potential benefits and detriments.#humor #funnybone #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippieWhat do you think? Is humor an important part of your art? We’d love what you have to say! L…
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Paul Graham is one of the most successful writers and entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. Sure, he sold a company to Yahoo and co-founded Y Combinator, which has created hundreds of billions of dollars in value. But more than that, Paul is a renowned essayist and his thoughts on what makes good writing are worth paying attention to. So, how has writin…
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Neil writes about all the icky, taboo things you’re not supposed to say out loud. As the author of ten New York Times Bestselling books, he’s built his career on getting celebrities like Rick Rubin, Kevin Hart, and Jenna Jameson to open up in a way that most writers are too afraid to do. But don’t get it twisted — “being vulnerable” doesn’t mean “w…
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Every year, 25 million people download Shaan’s podcast. Sure, he’s a brilliant entrepreneur, investor, and writer, but there’s one skill in particular that keeps Shaan’s audience coming back for more: storytelling. And not the kind of storytelling that feels like an IQ contest. (I know you know what I mean.) Shaan tells stories that burst with aliv…
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326. 7 Tips for running a blog (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video DescriptionHere are 7 top tips for D.I.Y. Rock Stars who want to start and run a blog for their band.#blogging #toptips #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie What do you think? Do you have a blog? If so, what was YOUR reason for starting one? Also, what tip can you share with us? We’…
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Perhaps the best-kept secret of any writer is the ability to find inspiration in unconventional places. And that’s Michael Mauboussin in a nutshell. Investing, business, reading, writing, luck, skill — name a topic he’s passionate about, and he’s found a way to make money from it in his writing. How? By subverting “The Curse of Knowledge.” With his…
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Packy McCormick is proof that writing online can attract real-world opportunities you never dreamed of. He went from 20 Substack subscribers to a $40 million venture fund — and he’s still growing. In this episode, we dive into the three main “how’s” of Packy’s growth. First, he has a distinct, unforgettable style. His business-meets-memes newslette…
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325. Benefits of having a blog (as a D.I.Y. Rock Star) Video DescriptionShould D.I.Y. Rock Star have blogs? We’ll discuss some 4 benefits for maintaining your own blog.#blogging #whyblog #diyrockstar #prejippie #bloomingprejippie What do you think? Do you have a blog? If so, what was YOUR reason for starting one? We’d love what you have to say! Lea…
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Want to build influence with great ideas and simple writing? Look no further than Howard Marks. Most smart people use big words and plastic jargon to reinforce the barrier between themselves and “the common folk.” Howard, on the other hand, breaks down this barrier, and that’s why his ideas are so influential (and why he’s Warren Buffett’s favorite…
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