Best James McKinven Podcasts (2024)

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Curtis solo episode — history of the pod, remote work personas, social channels 26:28

20d ago26:28

26:28

Hi everyone! This off-the-cuff episode is just me checking in and talking about 1 year of podcasting. Check out our channels on YouTube and Instagram. Give us a Subscribe and a Follow if you want to check out more Remotely Serious there... the Instagram is getting a bit of traction! Happy Summer Solstice 2024 — to all who celebrate! Want to dive de…

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Zen and the art of surfing with Calvin Rosser 58:58

28d ago58:58

58:58

Dive into Calvin's transformative journey through the world of surfing and its profound impact on his life. From navigating competitive waters to finding solace in serene breaks, Calvin shares insights into how surfing has reshaped his perspective on ambition, travel, and the delicate balance between passion and professional life. Listen to him as …

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Ranking #1 in Google with Lorem Ipsum and making a career out of scientific SEO - Kyle Roof 14:51

29d ago14:51

14:51

Kyle Roof is the co-founder of High Voltage SEO, PageOptimizer Pro and Internet Marketing Gold. An agency, software and course business respectively which all focus on mastering SEO. I’ve spoken at length on the podcast before about how SEO can be such an effective tool for indie hackers to use, so Kyle is the perfect guest to talk to today. Timest…

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The inside scoop on Bansko Nomad Fest with Pelé from the nomad community 34:15

1M ago34:15

34:15

Pelé from the nomad community, a Swiss entrepreneur and citizen of the world, bought a nomad festival with a group of partners. In this episode, we sit down with Pelé to preview Bansko Nomad Fest. No frills, just a candid look at the festival's activities and what makes it unique. Pelé shares his thoughts and experiences, giving us a clear picture …

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Workation and work out in Gran Canaria for half the cost of a typical monthly AirBnb 32:22

1M ago32:22

32:22

What do you think it costs to go away for a month on a fitness retreat with a gym membership, accommodations, CrossFit classes, coworking space and more? $5,000? $10,000? Wrong. Nacho Rodriguez of Repeople joins us to talk about the inaugural Fitness Coliving workation in Gran Canaria in August 2024. You can go to fitnesscoliving.com for more detai…

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Finding success with a QR code app after selling his previous indie business - Ramy Khuffash 16:21

1M ago16:21

16:21

Ramy Khuffash is the founder of Hovercode, a QR code generator he’s working on full time. Previously, Ramy founded Page Flows, a library of inspiration videos for product designers that he sold last November. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:56 Email Octopus Sponsor 02:30 Page Flows Acquisition 05:03 What did Ramy buy after he sold his company 05:56 Start…

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How Indie Makers can make better decisions with James McKinven 56:28

2M ago56:28

56:28

In this episode, I team up with James McKinven, the mastermind behind Indie Bites, to uncover the classic blunders that indie makers stumble into. James has a plethora of insights from interviewing hundreds of indie creators, dishes out the do's and don'ts of the indie world. Plus, it's a great chance to get to know James even better as we share st…

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31: Marie is in energy savings mode 1:25:24

2M ago1:25:24

1:25:24

My interview with Marie Ng is out 🎙 After growing her app to more than 20,000 users in 3 years, she’s often stuck working on admin tasks that kill her energy. But she found ways to recharge and keep the burnout away 🧘‍♂️ 🔋 My favorite moment is at 33:52. --- Marie's links Her twitter Her product This week's sponsor - Loop Loop - unify your inboxes …

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James from Freedom Files’ bold decision: choosing Latin America over the USA 53:38

2M ago53:38

53:38

Meet James from Freedom Files, a trailblazer who proves that your birthplace doesn't define your destiny. Forget the stereotypical digital nomad; James has firmly planted his roots in Latin America, starting with Colombia, and he's not stopping there. This guy is a powerhouse in the sovereignty movement—a man who boldly left the USA and never looke…

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From Tweet Hunter's 8 figure exit, to starting all over again - Tibo Louis-Lucas 17:19

2M ago17:19

17:19

Tibo Louis-Lucas is a serial founder, most well known for starting Tweet Hunter and Taplio in 2021, before selling the company in 2022 for 8 figures. Since then, Tibo has gone on to acquire an AI video creation tool, Typeframes, which he spun Revid.ai recently. He actually announced after recording this that he has left Tweethunter and is back to f…

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Labor should be able to move like capital with Alex Recouso 48:35

2M ago48:35

48:35

Join us on the podcast as we chat with Alex Recouso from CitizenX, the go-to guy for getting citizenship through investment. Alex and his crew are all about helping people find new homes and new opportunities in places they never thought possible. We'll dive into how they're making it easier to live where you want and how this ties into the bigger …

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30: Dmytro and Dago wonder if his product is too small 1:20:44

2M ago1:20:44

1:20:44

My interview with Dmytro Krasun is out 🎙 Even though he has a successful product, he doesn’t make enough money to escape the grind and feels trapped in his business. But he has a plan to eventually grow outside of it 💪 --- Dmytro's links His twitter His product His website His newsletter Meditation app he recommends Jason Cohen April Dunford This w…

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Building a $200k MRR bootstrapped maid software for a price sensitive niche - Amar Ghose, ZenMaid 16:50

2M ago16:50

16:50

Amar Ghose is the founder of ZenMaid, a Maid Service software that has just hit $200k MRR. Amar is a seasoned bootstrapped entrepreneur, having started ZenMaid back in 2013. Amar’s story shows the power of sticking with something through the hard times, and having an unsexy niche (aka not selling to other indie hackers) can lead to a phenomenal ind…

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Beyond Traditional Rentals: Chris Cerra’s formula for unique stays 44:59

2M ago44:59

44:59

Have you ever wondered if there is going to be innovation in accommodations for remote workers and digital nomads? Look no further than this episode, where we delve into the expertise of Chris Cerra, the mastermind behind Digital Nomad Trip Reports and Remote Base. Chris is a veteran digital nomad who has crafted the ultimate blueprint for finding …

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Travel Hack Alert: How Laura Lavgo finds FREE accommodation as a nomad 52:03

3M ago52:03

52:03

In this revealing episode, join us as we delve into the ingenious lifestyle of Laura Lavgo, a seasoned digital nomad who has mastered the art of living rent-free around the globe. Discover how Laura's secret to unlocking doors to stunning homes in some of the world’s most coveted destinations—without spending a dime on accommodation. From charming …

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29: Lukas and Dago talk about burnout and therapy 1:19:29

3M ago1:19:29

1:19:29

I finally overcame my perfectionist tendencies and edited the podcast episode with Lukas Hermann 🥳 We talked about the dark stuff he’s been through as an entrepreneur: from getting betrayed by his first cofounder to a physical breakdown that will keep him scarred for life... But we had fun the whole time 😁 --- Lukas' links stagetimer Lukas' twitter…

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Building WP Minute, a 5-figure side project without a huge audience - Matt Medeiros, WP Minute 16:28

3M ago16:28

16:28

Matt Medeiros is the founder of WP Minute, a weekly podcast highlighting WordPress news in less than 5 minutes. He’s a podcasting expert, having previously worked as Director of Podcasting success at Castos and now hosts & produces Breakdown, a podcast by Gravity forms. This episode talks about how you can make a sustainable 5-figure side project, …

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Building a $700k ARR newsletter - Manu Cinca, Stacked Marketer 16:12

3M ago16:12

16:12

Manu Cinca is the founder of Stacked Marketer, a daily marketing newsletter he bootstrapped to $700k. In 2023, he acquired 2 newsletters to bring the subscriber count to 100k and raised a small 250k funding round to help boost growth.By James McKinven

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Bootstrapping the 100DaysOfNoCode learning platform - Max Haining 15:45

3M ago15:45

15:45

Max Haining is the founder of 100DaysofNoCode and 100DaysofAI, which are bootcamps designed to help non-techies gain tech skills. Max wanted to be an entrepreneur from a young age and started 100DaysofNoCode as a challenge for himself to learn NoCode tools during covid, but as more people joined in, he realised he could bootstrap the challenge into…

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28: Nico and Dago talk about the dark side of entrepreneurship 58:49

4M ago58:49

58:49

The first guest of This Indie Life is here! Nico and I talked about the dark side of entrepreneurship: from getting his first gray hair at 26 to being on the verge of breaking up with his girlfriend... but we had some laughs too 😁 Nico's links Nico's Twitter Talknotes - his audio transcription + rewriting app Maker Ads Guide - course on running ads…

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Bouncing back from losing 70% revenue - Max Serrano, IGotAnOffer 15:37

4M ago15:37

15:37

Max Serrano is the founder of IGotAnOffer, a bootstrapped coaching platform focused on helping people get jobs and progress their career. Initially starting out in consulting, Max started IGotAnOffer on the side, creating digital products to help people land consulting jobs, but pivoted to coaching after they lost 70% of their revenue in the tech h…

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27: James is gone; Dago is back 26:23

4M ago26:23

26:23

In this episode, Dago quits his job and comes back to the indie life. Meanwhile James is nowhere to be found and the podcast is headed towards a new direction. Dagobert links Dagobert's Twitter Dago's Twitter Course Dago's Newsletter James links James' Twitter Indie Bites - indie founder chats 2 Hour Podcast - podcasting course Whitstable Craft Co …

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SEASON 2: 10 predictions for remote work in 2024 — #7 may shock you 26:48

4M ago26:48

26:48

After a brief hiatus of four months, "Remotely Serious" with Curtis is making an exhilarating return! Not only are we transitioning to video content, ensuring you remain visually engaged, but this year also promises to deliver unparalleled episodes featuring some of the most fascinating guests we've had the pleasure of hosting. Curtis has ventured …

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Building and monetizing an audience as a software engineer - Randall Kanna Franson 16:58

6M ago16:58

16:58

Today I’m joined by Randall Kanna Franson. Randall is a senior software engineer who has written 3 books, including one published by O’Reilly and a self published one which made over $70k. She also created a course called Hack the Tech interview which made $20k in the first 24 hours and $50k in the first month. All of this has been through Randall’…

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Can you really scale a No Code SaaS? - Kieran Ball, NoCodeLife 16:45

6M ago16:45

16:45

Kieran Ball is the founder of NoCodeLife, a selection of case studies of those making successful businesses using NoCode. Kieran also has courses on how to become a NoCode SaaS founder, specifically using the Bubble platform. I wanted to get Kieran on the pod to discuss and challenge the NoCode movement and if you can actually create a scalable pro…

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B2C vs B2B SaaS as an indie hacker - Val Sopi, Blogstatic 17:00

7M ago17:00

17:00

Today I’m joined by Val Sopi, the founder of Blogstatic, a lightweight blogging platform built to take on the likes of Ghost. Currently Val is sitting around $1k a month, but with a low-priced annual plans approach, he’s relying on new sign ups and plan upgrades instead of recurring subscriptions. So he’s at a crossroads of needing to pour fuel on …

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How VEED bootstrapped to $7m ARR - Sabba Keynejad, VEED.io (2020) 14:23

7M ago14:23

14:23

Today I'm revisiting one of my favourite episodes, from 2020, with Sabba Keynejad, co-founder and CEO of VEED.io, an online video editing platform. When I interviewed Sabba, VEED were at around $2m ARR, fully bootstrapped. Since this interview, they’ve gone on to bootstrap to about $7m ARR before raising a whopping $35m series A from Sequoia. And w…

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Lemon Squeezy CTO on why he still makes side projects - Gilbert Pellegrom 16:12

7M ago16:12

16:12

Gilbert Pellegrom, is co-founder and CTO of Lemon Squeezy, a platform for selling software and digital products online. Previously Gilbert created the Nivo Slider all in 2010, which grew to millions of users before selling it. He then went on to work with Orman Clark at ThemeZilla and Dunked, who he’s teamed up with again to build Lemon Squeezy. Wh…

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Scaling and exiting a $65k MRR with meal planning app - Jeffrey Bunn, Mealime & Clearful 17:14

7M ago17:14

17:14

Today I’m joined by Jeffrey Bunn, who is the co-founder of Clearful, a digital journal app he built with his wife, Maria. Previously they co-founded Mealime, a meal planning app which grew to a whopping $65k MRR before they exited in 2018. In this episode we cover the story of founding both apps, how they utilised the app stores for growth and why …

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The slow and steady path to growth - Michael Christofides 16:55

8M ago16:55

16:55

Today I’m joined by Michael Christofides, who is the founder of PgMustard, a product which helps people speed up Postgres queries. Michael started out working for a Devtools company as a product manager and went on to run customer success at London based unicorn, GoCardless. Now, Michael might not be as well known and successful as other popular in…

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Arvid Kahl on side projects, hobbies and making money as a founder 17:06

8M ago17:06

17:06

Arvid Kahl runs The Bootstrapped Founder, a podcast, newsletter and educational resource to help founders grow successful bootstrapped businesses. He’s also written two books, Zero to Sold and The Embedded Entreprenuer. Arvid is a returning guest, having previously been on the show almost 3 years ago, to talk about his exit from FeedbackPanda, whic…

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Nienke Nina Keizer on embracing the digital nomad life 53:34

8M ago53:34

53:34

This episode features a deep dive with Nienke Nina Keizer, a seasoned digital nomad and podcasting expert. We explore the practicalities and challenges of living a nomadic lifestyle while delving into the nuts and bolts of creating compelling podcast content. Nienke shares her experiences and insights on conducting impactful interviews and producin…

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26: James gets a fancy shirt; Dago gets a divorce 25:43

8M ago25:43

25:43

In this episode, Dago has a big life event which is going to change the trajectory of his indie life. Meanwhile, I reflect on one of my best weeks in a while being on form after spending some time away relaxing. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:41 James updates 12:07 Dago updates Dagobert links Dagobert's Twitter Dago's Twitter Course Logology - high qua…

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Quitting his job and taking a £20k loan to go full time indie - Harvey Carpenter, Growform 15:49

8M ago15:49

15:49

Harvey Carpenter is the founder of Growform, a form builder which is now around 7K MRR. It's a mixture of enterprise and some other clients, and he's tackling a product in a market that is extremely competitive and crowded, but he's trying to carve out his own little slice of that market. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:21 Harvey's life before Growform 0…

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Eye-wateringly beautiful coworking spaces with Renata Soto of Yayem 50:40

8M ago50:40

50:40

Discover the future of coworking with Renata Soto, Community & Experience Manager at Yayem, a luxurious coworking space in Lisbon and Mexico City, on "Remotely Serious." Dive into their innovative business model, global online community, and insights from founder Lindsey Elkin. Perfect for digital nomads and remote work enthusiasts! ***Use promo co…

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How to get to ramen profitability - Charlie Ward, Ramen Club 15:49

8M ago15:49

15:49

Today is a special episode, because it marks 100 episodes of Indie Bites. And to mark the occasion, I’m bringing back my guest from episode 1, Charlie Ward, founder of Ramen Club to talk about how he’s grown to community into the core of the London indie scene while scaling to £7k MRR in the process. Charlie has also been a long time supporter of t…

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Creating a compliant Work From Anywhere model with John Lee 48:18

8M ago48:18

48:18

Join us in a straightforward and informative conversation with John Lee, Co-Founder of Work From Anywhere. Discover how his platform assists companies in navigating the complexities of remote work, ensuring compliance with global hiring strategies. Learn about the risks companies face employing remote workers and how destinations should cater to bo…

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Bootstrapping EmailOctopus to $3m+ ARR - Jonathan Bull & Tom Evans 17:11

8M ago17:11

17:11

Today I’m joined by Tom Evans and Jonathan Bull from EmailOctopus, an email platform who have bootstrapped to over $3m ARR since they were founded in 2014. They’ve been battling in a crowded and competitive market, with some huge funded companies to contend with, but they’ve made it work in an indie way. In this episode we talk about how they lost …

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Cofunding real estate with Vivel co-founder Lars Willemse 57:58

8M ago57:58

57:58

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Lars Willemse, a pioneering entrepreneur who has co-founded and co-funded a unique investment vacation property in Bansko, Bulgaria. With a keen eye for innovative real estate concepts, Lars is actively exploring the intersection of co-founding and crowdfunding within the global property and experiences …

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Building a financial engine for your indie business - Justin Jackson 15:48

9M ago15:48

15:48

In this episode I have a returning guest, someone who is a keystone of the bootstrapping community, it’s Justin Jackson, co-founder of Transistor, MegaMaker and more. Today we have an unstructured but very useful chat about building a financial engine for your business. This is a topic that has come up countless times in my indie journey and I thin…

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On the front lines of Remote Rebellion with Michelle Coulson 52:44

9M ago52:44

52:44

In a world where traditional office confines can feel like barriers to genuine freedom, Remote Rebellion is here to guide the way forward. This episode delves into the transformative world of remote work from the point of view of a remote work job coach. With over 9+ years of recruitment experience, Michelle provides insider tips, expert coaching, …

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Inside Próspera: A glimpse into the future of cities 56:12

9M ago56:12

56:12

Get a firsthand look into Próspera's vision and operations with insights from Niklas Anzinger of Infinita VC and J. Robertson, VP of Development at Próspera. 1:25 - Intro to Próspera and the project in Honduras 5:33 - Infinita fund and startup industries that align with Próspera 12:52 - Special economic zones and ZEDEs 19:25 - What companies fit we…

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25: Are side projects impossible to make successful? 26:14

9M ago26:14

26:14

In this episode, Dago talks about why he can’t do side projects anymore without going al in, but he does have a plan. Meanwhile, I’ve had a big week with my podcast Indie Bites, speaking to a bootstrapping legend, but having to overcome a metric shit ton of imposter syndrome. About Dagobert (to be updated soon...) Previously a money-chasing softwar…

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From Anatolia to Iberia — with Mine Dedekoca of the Vivel Network 54:17

9M ago54:17

54:17

In this episode, we sit down with Mine Dedekoca, a remote work consultant based in Istanbul who has been a catalyst for remote working for over a decade. Along with Lars Willemse, she co-founded the Vivel Network—a curated community aimed at connecting the worlds of web3, innovation, art, and creativity. Vivel hosts events across Turkey and Spain, …

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Rob Walling on multiple projects, why building an audience is dumb and other SaaS wisdom 17:09

9M ago17:09

17:09

Rob Walling is an absolute legend in the bootstrapping and indie scene. He’s a veteran entrepreneur with his most notable exit being Drip in 2016. Rob also founded MicroConf, started TinySeed and is the host of the Startups for the Rest of Us podcast, which has over 680 episodes having started in 2010. It doesn’t stop there for Rob, he’s also writt…

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24: We're back and indie hacking again 21:27

10M ago21:27

21:27

In this episode, Dago talks about how the honeymoon period for his job is over and how he’s going to address it with side projects. Is logology coming back? Meanwhile, I’ve been settling back into a new slightly too relaxed routine with my whale client and wonder what I need to do to make some progress with my side projects. About Dagobert (to be u…

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Growing an audience, making difficult decisions and launching screencasting.com - Aaron Francis 16:53

10M ago16:53

16:53

Aaron Francis is currently an Educator at Planet Scale, but you would have seen him all around the internet doing courses, YouTube videos, podcasts and more. Notably he was a founding member of the Hammerstone team, which he’s recently left, to focus his energy on doing something he loves. Most recently, Aaron has launched Screencasting.com, a cour…

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Mailbag Mania: Selling a company two weeks before covid and other stories 1:09:48

10M ago1:09:48

1:09:48

In this special mailbag episode, we're answering YOUR burning questions about the world of remote work, entrepreneurship, and future startup trends. From Curtis' personal experiences to thoughtful insights, we've got it all covered. Here's a sneak peek into what we discuss: When did you start remote working? How did you sell your company in 2020 ju…

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$20k MRR with Airtable app using YouTube and SEO for growth - Andy Cloke, Data Fetcher 15:30

10M ago15:30

15:30

Today I’m joined by a returning guest, Andy Cloke, who runs Data Fetcher. Data Fetcher is an API plugin for Airtable that he’s grown to 20k MRR. In our previous episode Andy was only at around £3k MRR, so in this conversation we talk about what he’s done to grow so rapidly, including investing in new marketing channels such as YouTube. Timestamps 0…

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I tried to clone my voice — but didn't quite succeed... 20:45

10M ago20:45

20:45

EXPERIMENTAL EPISODE In this episode, we're doing something a bit different. Using voice cloning technology from Eleven Labs, I tried to make this episode a narration of an article I wrote, using an AI twin of my own voice. I didn't quite get to the point where I could clone my own voice. So, I scrapped that experiment (will return to it soon) and …

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