Best Longwinded Podcasts (2024)

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S05E35 - The Four Treasures: Chapters 7 and 8 25:09

2h ago25:09

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You get a glimpse of the Fomorians in this chapter and their might in battle. Bren gets his first taste of battle, and he surprises Fíadan! Read more on Royal Road: ⁠https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/88011/children-of-the-cold-moon-the-four-treasures-saga⁠ Reader Compendium: ⁠https://www.longwinded.one/season-5-the-children-of-the-cold-moon/⁠…

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240 - How to Afford Management and Executive-Level Employees with Hannah Smolinski 42:24

1h ago42:24

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Hannah Smolinski provides business owners with financial clarity so they can build a skillful team that they can actually afford.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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S05E34 - The Four Treasures: Chapters 5 and 6 23:13

1h ago23:13

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In these chapters you find out a lot about the world of Annwn as well as getting a glimpse into the world's possible factions (and faction disagreements). There are also some talk of magic items and a mysterious tea of the Otherworld! Read more on Royal Road: ⁠https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/88011/children-of-the-cold-moon-the-four-treasures-saga…

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239 - Navigating Salary Negotiations When Hiring Employees 18:17

12h ago18:17

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Listen and learn to various tips on negotiating salaries with candidates. We uncover the dos and don'ts so you don't make common mistakes when hiring employees.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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S05E33 - The Four Treasures: Chapters 3 and 4 24:13

1d ago24:13

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These chapters start out with a bang. Fíadan, Bren, and Morias battle the Winter Hag and and thrust back into Annwn, where they are greeted by an old friend, and some angry fairies. Read more on Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/88011/children-of-the-cold-moon-the-four-treasures-saga Reader Compendium: https://www.longwinded.one/season-…

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238 - Do You Have the Right People In the Right Seats? with Melanie Bowman 44:18

4d ago44:18

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Professional EOS® Implementer Melanie Bowman explains to business leaders various ways to determine that their team members are in the correct roles fit for them.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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S05E32 - The Four Treasures: Chapters 1 and 2 24:26

12d ago24:26

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We hope you enjoy the first two chapters of Children of the Cold Moon: The Four Treasures Saga, Book 1. In these chapters you get to meet the main character Bren and his "manservant" Tathan. But you quickly discover things are as they seem... Read more on Royal Road: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/88011/children-of-the-cold-moon-the-four-treasur…

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237 - Four Ways You're Treating Your Contractors Like Employees 20:20

12d ago20:20

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Listen as we discuss the ways that business owners mistakenly set false expectations for their team members. Learn how to properly treat contractors vs employees so you can retain people better.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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S05E31 - The Four Treasures: Interview with RavensDagger 50:09

30d ago50:09

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Join us in this episode as we get a chance to talk to RavensDagger, the prolific writer known for: Cinnamon Bun, Stray Cat Strut, Fluff, Dead Tired, Lever Action, Heart of Dorkness, and Love Crafted. He talks to us about his 2024 Stray Cat Strut Fanfiction Contest! Links: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/147338 https://www.patreon.com/RavensDagger…

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236 - How Delegation is the Key to Efficiency with Melissa Leon 44:40

20d ago44:40

44:40

Financial professional Melissa Leon evaluates the importance of financial literacy, both personally and professionally.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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S05E30 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Seth McDuffee and Johnathan McClain 1:23:05

23d ago1:23:05

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Join Seth and Johnathan as we discuss their book Big Sneaky Barbarian and play "Guess that Review." We also get to hear an original song inspired by their work called "Dragons in the Sky," performed by Anaria. In addition, we talk about their new joint writing venture called "Meet your Maker." It will be available for preorder from Amazon on Oct. 1…

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235 - When to Transition from Contractors to Employees 17:28

27d ago17:28

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Listen and learn to the business owner’s guide to handling contractors vs employees. In this episode we explain how to treat these different roles and transition when necessary.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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S05E29 - The Four Treasures: Jank by Jack Pembroke 32:37

29d ago32:37

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Jank, is about a game tester who plans on getting revenge against "Con Man Claude", who ruined a potentially amazing VRMMO in an effort to scam money out of the users. The ending is completely satisfying. Author Jack Pembroke: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/32291/jank Narrator Henry Kramer: https://henrywkramer.com @hwkramervo…

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S05E28 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Jack Pembroke 25:50

1M ago25:50

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Jack is another Massachusetts author! Listen in as he talks about his experiences selecting a publishing company (he ultimately chose Podium Audio). This interview was especially interesting, as Jack regaled us with his much researched advice on how to build a following on Royalroad. Jack's Website: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/164532 Shoutout…

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234 - How to Build a Team to Support Your Personal Brand with Laura Bull 49:12

1M ago49:12

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Laura Bull highlights the three major elements that make up a brand so entrepreneurs can avoid the many mistakes she has seen in the field in order to create a team that uplifts the organization’s values.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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S05E27 - The Four Treasures: Beauty in Simplicity 10:10

1M ago10:10

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Art is subjective. Yet some forms of art can be spread over a much larger group of people. Some people enjoy paintings, others prefer art showcased in statues. So when Aeric comes to a different world and needs to adapt to it. When he needs to find a place he fits in with his pacifist tendencies. He chooses his own form of Art, possibly the most wi…

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S05E26 - The Four Treasures: Interview with The Irregular 13:41

2M ago13:41

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This season has something for everyone. Sayl joins us from the Netherlands and tells us about his story, Beauty in Simplicity. If you like Travis Baldree's Legends and Lattes, you will recognize the "simplicity" in Sayl's story- the story of a main character who finds beauty in becoming a tailor. Links: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/66840 Misc.…

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233 - Interview Tip: How to Cutoff A Longwinded Candidate Who Won't Stop Talking 9:49

2M ago9:49

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Ever get stuck interviewing a candidate who won’t stop talking? In this episode we discuss how to handle interviewees that find themselves in this predicament.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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S05E25 - The Four Treasures: Fantasia by Unice5656 11:20

1M ago11:20

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Arwyn has just bought Fantasia, the first fantasy-based VRMMORPG, with 99% realism that you can play while you sleep. In the game, she becomes Fey, a moon elf starting in the magical Elvenwood. Join her (and her snarky narrator who likes to interject sarcastic comments in parentheses) on her exciting, often hilarious adventures inside this magical …

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S05E24 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Unice5656 28:31

2M ago28:31

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Not only was Unice among the first to publish her work on Royalroad over ten years ago, but she has continued writing her initial story, Fantasia (which has almost 2 million views). Join her as she offers very sound advice to new writers and talks about her unique blend of comedy and romance in litrpg. Links: 1/2 Prince translation by Yu Wo: https:…

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232 - Navigating Financial Anxiety When Your Business Is Successful with Kathy Svetina 49:15

2M ago49:15

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Kathy Svetina helps business owners deal with ongoing financial anxiety despite the achievements they may be having. She shares how to set yourself up for success by figuring out what type of support you actually need.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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S05E23 - The Four Treasures: Apocalypse: Reborn as a Monster 13:40

2M ago13:40

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In a world corrupted by treachery and ambition, Thorian Steelblade was a fearsome leader, on the brink of conquering the capital and etching his family's name into history. But betrayal came from within, leaving him broken and defeated. In his final moment, Thorian unleashed a devastating self-destruction spell to ensure his enemies shared his fate…

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S05E22 - The Four Treasures: Interview with DreamTickler 19:51

2M ago19:51

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In this episode we talk to Omar from Morocco. His kingdom building, "system apocalypse" webnovel, called Apocalypse: Reborn as a Monster" is hugely popular. And with a background in data analytics, Omar is able to tell us about how to "min/max" our way into the good graces of Royal Road. Links: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/159371 https://www.p…

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231 - Should You Tell Candidates They Would Be Your First Employee? 12:12

2M ago12:12

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Listen to the reasons why it’s so vital to be fully transparent with new team members you bring into your organization.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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S05E21 - The Four Treasures: The Power of Ten 16:35

2M ago16:35

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Some time ago, a planes-traveling archmage made up a video game to train some people on the planet Earth for the catastrophe he knew was coming. That game was the Power of Ten. The gods seized this opportunity to take the templates of some of those characters, and even their souls, for use in other worlds, and other realms. Sama Rantha is one of th…

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S05E20 - The Four Treasures: Interview with RE Druin 31:23

2M ago31:23

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On this episode, RED tells to us about his time on Webnovel and on Royal Road. On Royal Road his Power of Ten has over 7 million views. RED talks to us about his main character, Sama Rantha, and how the chapter he shared (for podcast episode 21) is a fan favorite. Enjoy!Links:https://www.royalroad.com/profile/151859https://www.patreon.com/ThePowero…

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230 - How to Attract Great Employees Without a Job Post with Melissa Rose 42:56

3M ago42:56

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Master of SEO practices Melissa Rose guides Growing Your Team listeners through the various tools to use when trying to bring on your ideal team member.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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S05E19 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Eric Ugland and Neil Hellegers 57:45

2M ago57:45

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I can't tell you the last time I've had this much fun during an interview! In this interview, we do a deep dive into the world of Valdrani. We discuss the Good Guys, the Bad Guys, The Grim Guys, and the upcoming Ugly Guys series. The writer/narrator pair discuss their favorite parts of the series and we even get a unique look behind the screen into…

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229 - How to Achieve a Job Post's Most Important Goal 17:59

3M ago17:59

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Listen as we discuss the goal of a job post and why trying to turn people away from the position you are seeking could be the answer to finding your dream team member.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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Episode 514 - Orange ID's and Other Crypto Stuff 31:44

3M ago31:44

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In this episode I look at the new Orange DID service by Microstrategy, and then talk about DID in general along with IQ.wiki and AI-driven IQGPT.By Eureka John

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S05E18 - The Four Treasures: Tinea and Leah 9:02

2M ago9:02

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Aden... Aden had an ugly childhood. It taught him how to fight and survive, taught him how to run and hide and cut ties. Taught him that he wasn't born right. It didn't teach him much else. So Aden ran. Aden grew up. Discovered the world, and crossed an ocean. Made his life his own. Soul-deep pain notwithstanding, he fought to be happy. Aden made d…

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S05E17 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Eleeyah 25:05

2M ago25:05

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In this heartfelt interview with Charlie (aka Eleeyah), we learn about the German writer and his fan fiction set in the world of Stray Cat Strut. His work, Tinea and Leah has taken on a popular life its own over on Royal Road, and Charlie talks to us about his hopes and dreams for this Cyberpunk fiction. Links: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/149…

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228 - Balancing Optimal Benefits and Optimal Budgeting in a Small Business with Courtenay Shipley 41:33

3M ago41:33

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Courtenay Shipley shares her expertise in the retirement plan industry to help business owners learn ways to supply affordable benefits to retain team members.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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Episode 513 - Poking around FarCards, memecoins, and Degen chain 28:09

3M ago28:09

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In this episode I speak about how tech innovation always starts with fun, much like the fart noise pages when the internet started. Then I go into memecoins on Degen chain and poke around things there.By Eureka John

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S05E16 - The Four Treasures: Dragonheart Core by Adam Atenburgh 19:18

3M ago19:18

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To take a dragon's hoard is to challenge death. The greatest of the sea-drakes wakes, curled on his silver throne; but there is no silver. His hoard is stolen. He rises, screaming, and chases the thief to the ends of the world—only to be shot from the sky. But dragons do not die easy, and never one with such festering hatred. A dungeon core rises f…

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S05E15 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Adam Atenburgh 24:16

3M ago24:16

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In this episode, author Adam Atenburgh talks with us about Progression Fantasy, his process through the publishing world (and audiobooks), his “Snake” series, and his current work of fiction- Dragonheart Core. Adam Atenburgh Websites: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/210367 Misc. Websites: NoDragons Thieves' Dungeon Will Wight Cradle Mother of Lea…

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Episode 512 - Are We There Yet? DeFiGinger speaks on the state of Web3 32:21

3M ago32:21

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In this episode 512 I spoke with Chris Eberle (DeFiGinger) on the current state of web3/crypto. We initiated the interview as a way to test multiple livestreams on Twitter, YouTube, and Unlonely.app, but it serendipitously turned into a great interview. You can find Chris on his podcast through Crypto Sapiens at cryptosapiens.xyz You can find him o…

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227 - Five Benefits of Working With a Recruiter as a Micro Small Business 15:05

3M ago15:05

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Listen and learn as we analyze why bringing on a recruiter could be exactly what your small business needs in order to continue to grow.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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Episode 511 - Anything goes. Bring out the weirdness. A New Era of UHF 30:44

3M ago30:44

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In this episode I am checking in on some projects I have been working on. One of the things I emphasize this week is how web3 content creation apps are bringing out the weirdness in the same way that public television and UHF did in the 80's and 90's.By Eureka John

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S05E14 - The Four Treasures: Maxwell Flourish: A Fun Night by Zrail 12:21

3M ago12:21

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This is a Modern Age Online story. It is the Future. The realm of online video game entertainment has grown, creating vast and wonderous worlds for people to explore and enjoy. This is the story of Kaleb, a young gamer, and his adventures in the latest Super-Hero Virtual reality MMO: Modern Age Online. Join him as he takes on villains (both player …

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S05E13 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Zrail 20:26

3M ago20:26

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This interview was a lot of fun. Zrail and I talked about his love of video games, board games, and comic books. We talked about the authors that influenced his super hero story Maxwell Flourish, and his larger world of Modern Age Online. A must listen! Zrail Websites: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/50378 Misc Websites: Mausritter Tabletop game …

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226 - How to Retain High-Performing Employees with Shelli Warren 45:01

3M ago45:01

45:01

Shelli Warren educates listeners on ways to retain their current top-level talent without needing to break the bank.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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Episode 510 - Changing my podcasting model to OnChain 18:50

3M ago18:50

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In this episode I make my debut as an onchain and open source podcaster using a combination of vdo.ninja, OBS, Unlonely.app (using livepeer) and Hypersub. I will be minting these on Zora as well. Let's see how this experiment works!By Eureka John

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S05E12 - The Four Treasures: Inexorable Chaos by Nino/Cliff Hanger 16:49

3M ago16:49

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Gods are, generally speaking, not fans of directly putting their fingers on the scale. This is for a variety of reasons, ranging from cautioun to amusement, but is generally because after a few hundred millennia and enough prayers to fill a hollow Earth, you're bound to learn the art of delegation. Luckily, among the unwashed masses, there exist th…

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S05E11 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Nino/Cliff Hanger 19:53

3M ago19:53

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Come and learn from Cliff Hanger as he describes his unique story, Inexorable Chaos. Listen as we discuss the difference between experience and power. And finally, learn about the beginning stages of the publishing process, as Cliff Hanger traverses early interest letters from his future publishers. Nino/Cliff Hanger Websites: https://www.royalroad…

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225 - Are Your Most Dedicated Employees Being Overlooked? 13:28

4M ago13:28

13:28

Listen in this episode as we explain why placing value on your dedicated employees is incredibly vital, especially so when their roles may be more overlooked than others.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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S05E10 - The Four Treasures: Doom Guy Isekai by Angry Spider 11:34

3M ago11:34

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A very familiar soldier, used to battling the 'endless' hordes of Hell, is eventually overrun and dies. But his war isn't over yet... Author Angry Spider: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/34854/doom-guy-isekai Narrator Jack Sapsford: https://jacksapsford.com https://twitter.com/jacksapsford

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S05E09 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Angry Spider 15:11

3M ago15:11

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In this interview, we learn about how Angry Spider entered the world of LitRPG and his advice for new authors. We learned how he came to write a hugely successfully Doom fan fiction web novel that has over one million views (without ever playing Doom)! Angry Spider Websites: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/162623 https://www.youtube.com/channel/U…

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224 - How to Know if You Can Afford to Hire with Abby Gallo 44:39

4M ago44:39

44:39

Abby Gallo invites business owners to know their numbers so they can feel confident about hiring team members.By Jamie Van Cuyk

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S05E08 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Neven Iliev and Jeff Hays 1:13:17

4M ago1:13:17

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Join us as we chat with the dynamic duo behind the Everyone Loves Large Chest series. In this episode we tackle everything from how both Jeff and Neven got into Litrpg, to the importance of anonymity on the Internet, to "mean" book reviews. Learn about what each of them is currently working on, and hints about how they will end the ELLC series. Lin…

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