Best Paid Recommendations Podcasts (2024)

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Google August Core Update Data, SEO, Google Ads Features, Yelp Sues Google & More 13:17

4h ago13:17

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We have been tracking the Google core update and seeing more surges and changes with those hit by the September helpful content update. I ran a survey asking how SEOs were impacted so far by the August 2024 core update, and I shared these results this morning. Google may now use your OG title for your title links in the search results. Google updat…

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[Kimothy Joy: what’s coming up]: Drawing inspiration from the stories of women who were “not afraid to fail out loud” + dreaming up a new chapter Ep 1127 23:19

14h ago23:19

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By the end of this final installment of my interview with Kimothy Joy, author of “Extraordinary Wing Women: True Stories of Life-Altering, World-Changing Sisterhood,” “Focus Pocus: A 90-Day Guided Journal,” and “That's What She Said: Wise Words from Influential Women,” my cheeks were hurting from smiling. So many exciting ideas in here! We talked a…

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It's New: Aug 29: Yelp sues Google, tag diagnostics and consent management, booking LSA/GBP and counting links 10:22

3h ago10:22

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Yandex sued Google, the search marketing industry found it funny. Google has a new tag diagnostic and consent management setup for Google Ads. Google says it does not count words or links on a page. Google is unifying booking on Google Business Profiles and Google Local Service Ads. A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search marketing …

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It's New: Aug 28: Google Ads Merchant Center News, Internal Tools, Google Discover Penalty, LSA/Google Reviews & Core Update Poll 11:08

3h ago11:08

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Please take my poll on the Google August core update - over here. Google Ads accidentally released an "internal tools" button. Google issued Google Discover manual action policy violations. Google Local Service Ads review links are expiring soon. Google Ads added new shopping trends reports, new AI features and more. A daily recap video summarizing…

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[Kimothy Joy, inner stuff]: Getting over people pleasing and how to honor your own internal rhythms of productivity and creativity Ep 1126 26:31

2h ago26:31

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In this second part of my interview with Kimothy Joy, author of “Extraordinary Wing Women: True Stories of Life-Altering, World-Changing Sisterhood,” “Focus Pocus: A 90-Day Guided Journal,” and “That's What She Said: Wise Words from Influential Women,” I asked about the mindset side of writing and how Kimothy’s thoughts and beliefs impact her work …

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It's New: Aug 27: AWS blocked Google, Organization schema, SEO industry threats and AI legislation 14:04

2h ago14:04

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Amazon Web Services blocked Googlebot from my images, I posted a short case study on the issue. Google updated the organization structured data. SEO threats industry survey and AI legislation. A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search marketing headlines covered at the Search Engine Roundtable.This recap is called It's New - A quick, …

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103: Why It's Powerful & Easy To Question The Default in Weddings with Ashlee Bunney Celebrant 30:05

8h ago30:05

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Can you remember a time when you felt left out of a group? Maybe your friends got together and you weren’t invited, but then you saw them post a photo on socials, or you weren’t chosen for a sporting team or a project even though you know you would’ve been brilliant. It stung, didn’t it? As simplistic as it is, inclusivity in weddings can be as eas…

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It's New: Aug 26: Google HCU Surges, Video SEO, Merchant Center Next, OG Titles & Business Profile Appeals 10:11

1h ago10:11

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I posted some examples of some of the surges some are seeing after the Google August core update, specifically those hit by the September helpful content update. We spoke about Hardbacon's sad story. Google may now use your OG title for your title tag in Google Search. Google overhauled its SEO video documentation after a lot of confusion. The appe…

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[Kimothy Joy, practical matters]: How being creative is like brushing your teeth + untying your sense of self-worth from how much you produce Ep 1125 23:57

35m ago23:57

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This week I am talking with Kimothy Joy, the author of “Extraordinary Wing Women: True Stories of Life-Altering, World-Changing Sisterhood,” “Focus Pocus: A 90-Day Guided Journal,” and “That's What She Said: Wise Words from Influential Women.” A Denver-based artist and author who combines watercolor and hand lettering to create artwork that uplifts…

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Episode 063: Book Recommendations and Reviews - Creativity Over Commercialism 34:22

3h ago34:22

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In this episode, Caleb and Reece dive into a thought-provoking—and fun—discussion inspired by their recent readings: Rick Rubin's The Creative Act and Ed Catmull's Creativity, Inc. Fresh from a holiday and digital detox, Reece shares insights from Rubin's book, which views creativity as an infinite, spiritual energy, encouraging us to embrace creat…

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8 Steps to Magic Mastery 35:32

3h ago35:32

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#131 - Want to know how to become so great at magic that your performances appear effortless? That's the topic in this week's episode of the Professional Magician podcast. This week's Trick Talk looks at Michael Ross' Hydrostatic Glass download! By the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow your magic business to book more s…

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Google Ranking Bug Fixed, August Core Update Swings, AI Overviews, Google Ads Bug & More 11:47

1h ago11:47

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Google’s larger search ranking bug was fixed four days after the issue was confirmed. Google’s August core update continues to roll out, some hit by the helpful content update are seeing some surges, but Google says wait until the update is complete. Meanwhile, we saw some potential reversals of some of those surges a day later. GA4 stopped showing…

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[Lisa See, what’s coming up]: Dealing with the upset of putting your characters through tough times + an awesome mini class on tea Ep 1124 20:37

3h ago20:37

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In this final installment of my talk with Lisa See–bestselling author of so! many! beloved books, including “Lady Tan's Circle of Women” and “The Island of Sea Women’’--we find out what Lisa is currently working on bringing into existence and what she knows at this moment about where her personal through line is leading her next. Plus my final fast…

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It's New: Aug 22 : Google Core Update Reversals, AI Overview Link Study, Ads Attribution Bug & Verification Icons 9:43

6h ago9:43

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Now we are seeing some early reports of those early August core update gains are being reversed, for some. A new report says if you want links in Google AI Overviews, then you need to rank well organically. Google Ads bug attributed traffic to a legacy match bidding type. Google is testing verification icons on organic search results. A daily recap…

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It's New: Aug 21 : Wait For Google Core Update, AI Overviews Impacted, Ad Recommendation Bug & AI Content Deals 10:55

3h ago10:55

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Google told us to wait until the August core update is done rolling out to see how we were impacted, maybe because of that ranking bug overlap. Google AI Overview inclusion is impacted by Google core updates. Google spoke about why you may see the discovered - currently not indexed note in Google Search Console. Google Ads has an ad recommendations…

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[Lisa See, inner stuff]: “When I get edits back from my editor, it’s just like, ‘Please kill me now’” Ep 1123 24:25

4h ago24:25

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In the second part of my conversation with hugely successful and popular (and oh my God, did this really happen??) Lisa See, author of Lady Tan's Circle of Women, The Island of Sea Women, and more, we talked about the interior side of writing–things like dealing with your inner critic and dealing with the parts you would really rather not do, thank…

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It's New: Aug 20 : Google Ranking Bug Fixed, Google Ads Data Bug Email & One Billion Dollar Agency 9:29

4d ago9:29

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Google fixed the search ranking bug after four-plus days. Google emailed advertisers that had their ads running on other advertisers' accounts about how they are protecting their privacy, asking them to remove the data. And we spoke about the possibility of a one billion dollar SEM agency. A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search mar…

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102: How To Keep The Peace - Question In Private, Honour In Private 20:49

1d ago20:49

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Has someone said this to you yet? Our family doesn’t have kid-free weddings, You have to invite all of your Aunties and Uncles, or It’s not a real wedding without a sit-down dinner, open bar, DJ etc. At the end of the day, as long as you and your fiancé are happy, what do the opinions of others matter anyway? I think it matters a lot. So if you’re …

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It's New: Aug 19 : Google August Core Update, Resurrections, Ranking Bug, AI Overviews, UX & Limited Google Ads 13:46

2h ago13:46

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Google released the August core update; we are seeing some resurrections from the helpful content update with that. Or maybe it is the ranking bug? Also, thumbnails are returning for some publishers. Google released AI Overviews in more places, also the links changes are live and it is positive to see zero traffic loses from them. Google is testing…

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Triumph Advertising Scam business doing Fake Traffic. Caught scamming customers 0:56

5h ago0:56

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Triumph Advertising has been exposed as a scam business, misleading customers by generating fake traffic. Reports have surfaced showing that Triumph manipulated advertising data, falsely inflating traffic numbers with bots and fraudulent clicks. Instead of delivering real customer engagement, the company deceived businesses with worthless metrics, …

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[Lisa See, practical matters]: The fun little family research project that turned into a “New York Times” notable book + telling stories that have been hidden Ep 1122 24:32

11d ago24:32

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I'm talking with Lisa See, the New York Times bestselling author of so many beloved books, including Lady Tan's Circle of Women, The Island of Sea Women, Snow Flower and the Secret Ban, Shanghai Girls, and Dreams of Joy. Lisa's books often center the experience of women across time and cultures, particularly stories that have been lost, forgotten, …

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Google August Core Update, Big Ranking Bug, DOJ Google Breakup, AI Overview Links, Gemini Research & More 13:21

11d ago13:21

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It finally happened: Google released the August 2024 core update; this one should reward small and independent publishers more, should it? Google had another search ranking bug, today, this was a big one. There has been tremendous Google ranking volatility this week, maybe the core update, but it was the day before and the weekend before the offici…

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[Minda Honey, what's next]: Embracing the strengths of being a Black writer + braided essays + MANY awesome book and music recs Ep 1121 25:32

14m ago25:32

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(Note, this episode is a replay that originally aired in February.) In this final installment of my talk with author and essayist Minda Honey, we cover: * The insights–on double consciousness, omniscience, and overlapping timelines–she got at a recent conference * How Andre 3000’s new flute album is cracking open possibilities in her mind * The con…

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Triumph Advertising is a Total Scam 2:15

12d ago2:15

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Triumph Advertising is the worst firm you could ever try. They will scam and produce fake traffic on your Google my business. Just to try and show gains.. they don’t know what they’re doing. We received some report telling us that they could rank our business on Google. It’s a total scam.By triumphadvertising1

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It's New: Aug 15: Google Volatility Combusting, Tons Of Shopping Ads, Political Stories & FTC Bans Fake Reviews 9:32

9d ago9:32

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We are seeing more explosive Google search ranking volatility again and still no confirmed Google update - yet. Google is testing over 10+ shopping ads as a way to promote more discovery Google said. Google is testing showing AI Overviews in incognito mode. Google may be showing fewer top stories for political figures. FTC has banned fake reviews.A…

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It's New: Aug 14: US To Break Up Google, Gemini Research, Search Console Data & Hijacked Hotels 12:50

9d ago12:50

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The US is considering breaking up Google as a remedy to it being a monopoly, including breaking off Android and Chrome and maybe Google Ads. Google Gemini Research may be the future of Google Search, maybe. Google Hotel listings are being hijacked with fake WhatsApp numbers and marked as permanently closed. Google Search Console only shows 35% of y…

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[Minda Honey, inner stuff]: Avoiding “self-exploitation” + countering the voices, external and internal, that criticize your work Ep 1120 20:17

1h ago20:17

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In part 2 of my interview with essayist and author of the memoir "The Heartbreak Years," Minda Honey, we really break down the inner parts of writing, including how to stay focused on the impact your work is having when all some people want to do is complain. (Note, this episode is a replay that originally aired in February.) Other things we cover:…

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101: Pt2 - Trials, Tans & Wedding Makeup That Lasts with Gaetana Marjas 37:58

2d ago37:58

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This is Part 2 of multi-national award-winning hair and makeup artist Gaetana Marjas’ interview about some of the hot topics that come up with wedding beauty both in the lead-up and on the day. If you missed Part 1, Gaetana taught you about: her recommended timing for skin care treatments leading up to your wedding, how to address your specific ski…

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It's New: Aug 12: Google Weekend Volatility, Publisher Discover Traffic & Paused Google Ads 10:08

21h ago10:08

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Google had another volatile weekend with Google Search rankings bouncing all over the place. A new report shows publishers are getting less traffic from Google Search and other areas but an increase from Google Discover. Google may come out with new ways to handle URL parameters. Google Ads will not pause keywords that are in paused ad groups. A da…

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[Minda Honey, practical matters]: Answering the call to write + the right beverages are everything Ep 1119 21:01

11d ago21:01

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Minda Honey is the author of "The Heartbreak Years," a hilarious and intimate memoir of a Black woman finding who she is and who she wants to be, one bad date at a time. Minda's essays on politics and relationships have appeared in all kinds of amazing places, including Harper's Bazaar, the Los Angeles Review of Books, The Washington Post, The Guar…

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Episode 062: Procrastination. What is it and how to overcome it with David Gagliardi 52:52

1d ago52:52

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In this episode of Country Creatives, Caleb Maxwell is joined for a second time on the podcast by David Gagliardi, this time to tackle the relatable and pressing issue of procrastination. Together, they explore what procrastination really means, its underlying causes, and share personal strategies for overcoming it through habit-building and self-d…

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John Reid: Communication Skills in Business 1:00:37

13d ago1:00:37

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#130 - John Reid is one busy guy! John performs shows, runs several businesses, and sets world records (seriously!). Find out some of John's keys to success in this fun and insightful look into a busy professional's life. Visit cresey.com HERE By the way…whenever you’re ready, here are 5 ways I can help you grow your magic business to book more sho…

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Google Monopoly Ruling, Ranking Volatility, Million Dollar Ad Bugs, Search Console Recommendations & More 12:56

12d ago12:56

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This week, we covered the big ruling that Google is officially a monopoly, a federal judge ruled. Google search ranking volatility heated up the day after that ruling. Google served ads for products from other merchants, paid for by other advertisers, which is why they pulled down reporting. Google then issued million dollar LSA credits, by acciden…

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[Lucas Mann, what’s coming up]: Which reality TV show he gladly gives up sleep to watch + book recommendations galore Ep 1118 18:48

4d ago18:48

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In this final installment of my conversation with author and bookstore co-owner Lucas Mann, we talk about the books, writers, TV shows, music, and even dinners that are getting his wheels turning, including: The book he recently read with his book club that got him excited about writing in new ways and that he couldn’t stop talking about Why a long…

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It's New: Aug 8: Google Issues Million Dollar Ad Credits By Mistake, LSA Photo Changes & You May Like Search Labels 7:06

5d ago7:06

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Google Ads issues credit notices of millions of dollars to individual advertiser by mistake, it was another bug. Google will now show your photos in your Local Service Ads, and they may help your ad rank do better. Google Ads API version 17.1 is now out. Google Search is testing snippet labels with "you may like." A daily recap video summarizing a …

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It's New: Aug 7: Google Ad Smart Campaigns Going, More Ad News, GBP Call Data & Apple Search Index 8:19

20d ago8:19

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Google ads is migrating smart campaigns to performance max campaigns. Google Business Profiles performance report no longer is showing the call data. Google Ads is testing an ad call extension with the business name in it. Google Ads has this new "featured options" ad treatment. And did you know Apple maintains its own search index of billions of w…

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[Lucas Mann, inner stuff]: Getting around an inner critic devoted to making sure you sound smart + releasing the desire to blow people away with your genius Ep 117 22:44

6d ago22:44

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In this second part of my conversation with Lucas Mann, author of Attachments, Essays on Fatherhood and Other Performances and co-owner (with his wife, Ottavia) of the fabulous Riff Raff Bookstore and Bar in Providence, Rhode Island, we really got into the evolution of his thinking about what it means–and what it takes–to be a ‘successful’ writer, …

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It's New: Aug 6: Google Is A Monopoly, Ranking Volatility, Search Console Recommendations & See Also Local 14:44

7d ago14:44

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The DOJ ruled Google is a monopoly and action will be taken to limit that. Google Search rankings are also heating up. Google Search Console has a new recommendations section. Google Business Profiles shows your competitors in the see also carousel. A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search marketing headlines covered at the Search En…

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100: Pt1 - Common Wedding Makeup Mistakes & Beauty Treatment Recommendations with Gaetana Marjas 48:18

8d ago48:18

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Have you considered that anywhere up to 99% of your wedding photos will feature your gorgeous face? So while your venue choice is important and your outfit and flowers can add real impact, if your hair and makeup are important to you, it’s time to make it a priority. Gaetana Marjas is an experienced, trusted and sought-after hair and makeup artist …

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It's New: Aug 5: Google Ads Shopping Bug, Google Product Images From Reviews & Bing Search Update 8:43

8d ago8:43

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Google Ads reporting issue is more than just a reporting glitch but a serving bug. Bing said they did not push an algorithm update around the end of May but some data suggests they did. Google shopping product images may use user reviews. A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search marketing headlines covered at the Search Engine Roundt…

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[Lucas Mann, practical matters]: Weaving in a new strand to the braid of your writing career + getting over the idea that writing is a solitary profession Ep 1116 26:03

15d ago26:03

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This week I’m talking with Lucas Mann, author of multiple non-fiction books, including his latest, Attachments: Essays on Fatherhood and Other Performances, Captive Audience: On Love and Reality Television, Lord Fear: a Memoir, and Class A: Baseball in the Middle of Everywhere. In addition to writing books, Lucas has written essays that have appear…

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Scott Humston: Create Your Own Parlor Show 1:04:44

25d ago1:04:44

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#129 - Ever wanted to create your own public parlor show? My guest this week, Scott Humston, offers an entire training devoted to this very topic. If you've ever wanted to host an ongoing show in one location, now is your opportunity to learn about it. Want more info? Check it out HERE Today's Trick Talk covers The Shakespeare Experiment! Get it HE…

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Intense Google Ranking Volatility, Deepfake Search Updates & Trump Autocomplete Tweaks 12:01

28d ago12:01

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This week we covered how Google said the core update isn’t extremely far away. We also reported on super intense Google Search ranking volatility change later this week and then the ongoing volatility with Google Search over the past few weeks. Google updated its algorithms to demote deepfake content. Google also improved its Autocomplete predictio…

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[Justice Ameer: What’s coming up]: What zombies have to do with the trans feminine experience + why an iced chai latte might be the perfect beverage Ep 1115 25:18

11d ago25:18

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In this third installment of my interview with poet and slam champion Justice Ameer, we talked about: The book that has opened a new vein of creativity for Justice Working to create more time for restoration, fellowship and connection to nature Writing about the trans feminine experience by using a zombie motif The anime series xe has been watching…

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It's New - August 1 - Google Bursting, Deepfakes, JavaScript Indexing, Sitelinks Pills & Video Knowledge Panels 10:15

12d ago10:15

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We are seeing some massive Google search ranking volatility - is it the coming of the next core update? Google explained its search ranking updates to handle deepfakes. Google is testing a new pill format for sitelinks. Google is testing knowledge panels videos section. There is this excellent deep five on how Google Search handles JavaScript and m…

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It's New - July 31 - Google Ads PMax updates, hidden store gems, Microsoft ad revenue & Google censoring Trump 9:59

27d ago9:59

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Google Ads launched new PMax reporting and AI generation tools. Google responded to the claims that it was censoring President Trump. Google has this new hidden gems store section. Plus, Microsoft Advertising and Bing Search ad revenue was up 19%. A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search marketing headlines covered at the Search Engi…

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[Justice Ameer, inner stuff]: How being a mega-fan of whatever nerdy thing you love makes you a better writer + when your inner critic tells you you’re boring Ep 1114 22:40

13d ago22:40

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In this second part of my interview with poet and slam champion, Justice Ameer, We talk about the mindset side of writing, including: The factoid about moths that inspired a recent poem Building up the revision muscle How not to get bored with your primary theme or subject matter Dealing with the admin side of writing as someone with ADHD When your…

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99: Dear 2nd Human, Here's 5 Wedding Tips Just For You 19:27

15d ago19:27

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There is, almost always, one partner who takes on the lion’s share of the wedding planning, the one who loves coordinating and researching, and then there’s the other partner who.. let’s just say they aren’t across what’s going on. Today I’m talking to the totally willing and absolutely eager partner who perhaps is missing the organisation and plan…

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It's New- July 29 - Core update coming, ongoing Google volatility, mixed Google Ads & SearchGPT 11:16

15d ago11:16

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Google says the next core update isn't extremely far away, and encourages some publishes to hold out. Google's ongoing search ranking volatility is pretty intense. OpenAI's SearchGPT - what do you think and more.. A daily recap video summarizing a few of the top search marketing headlines covered at the Search Engine Roundtable.This recap is called…

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[Justice Ameer, practical matters]: how to find your writing community + developing consistency as an artist—especially woth ADHD Ep 1113 27:22

15d ago27:22

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This week I am talking with Justice Ameer, whom. Boston public radio station WBUR called “one of the most recognized trans poets of color on the local and national poetry scene.” Justice is a Feminine Empowerment Movement Slam Champion, and two -time Providence Grand Slam Champion,l. Justice describes xyr work as a practice in becoming unapologetic…

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