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Greed β€’ 235 implied HN points β€’ 22 Nov 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Interviews Sobriety Book release
  1. Starting an advice column for various questions, launching on December 10th.
  2. Planning a series of interviews exploring food's relationship with everything, ready by next year.
  3. Featured in Apartemento with a conversation on renting and homelessness, and upcoming book 'To Entertain.'

The Greatest Meme Template Ever

SatPost by Trung Phan β€’ 47 implied HN points β€’ 01 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Memes Interviews Internet culture Film
  1. The meme template featuring Juan Joya Borja, also known as El Risitas, has gained immense popularity for its universal humor and captivating storytelling.
  2. Juan Joya Borja's infectious laughter in the meme is a key factor contributing to its widespread appeal, as laughter is a universal social bonding mechanism.
  3. The structure of El Risitas' story, following a narrative arc that gets progressively worse, adds to the meme's appeal and showcases the power of storytelling in humor.
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Uni Watch Blog Digest for the Week Ending Jan. 19, 2024

Uni Watch β€’ 78 implied HN points β€’ 19 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Uniforms Events Interviews News
  1. The Uni Watch Blog had a busy week covering uniform-related news in various sports leagues like the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB.
  2. There were interesting articles on topics such as uniform designs, historical sports artifacts, and potential uniform changes for teams like the Seattle Seahawks.
  3. Uni Watch also featured the Uni Watch News Ticker, providing daily updates on uniform news from different leagues.

435: Constellation Software, Twitter vs Threads, Mr. Beast, Air Travel, EVs, CANDUs, OpenAI, TSMC, and Trent Reznor

Liberty’s Highlights β€’ 432 implied HN points β€’ 10 Jul 23
πŸ•Ή Technology Social media Interviews
  1. Constellation Software focuses on smaller acquisitions to maintain discipline and high returns.
  2. Twitter is facing challenges with spam, algorithm changes, and leadership, leading to fragmentation.
  3. Open standard ActivityPub offers hope for bringing various social networks together in a federated way.

Go Long into Season No. 4...

Go Long with Tyler Dunne β€’ 294 implied HN points β€’ 05 Sep 23
🎾 Sports Podcasts Interviews Stories
  1. Season No. 4 at Go Long is focused on delivering substantive stories about football.
  2. The content will include humanizing player profiles, deep dives into teams, and authentic stories.
  3. The platform remains completely independent, fueled by readers, and will feature contributions from renowned writers in the industry.

Reading, Watching 03.10.24

Unpopular Front β€’ 23 implied HN points β€’ 10 Mar 24
πŸ“° News Current Events Opinions Interviews Society
  1. The newsletter featured content related to the author's family history and brief updates due to an upcoming project deadline.
  2. There's mention of interviews the author did about a book, alongside links to those interviews for readers to check out.
  3. The post explores a group called Society for American Civic Renewal, revealing its vision and prominent members' profiles, which is discussed in detail.

Podcast: The Hagitude Sessions are now available

The Art of Enchantment, with Dr Sharon Blackie β€’ 1118 implied HN points β€’ 15 Aug 22
πŸŽ™ Podcasts Interviews Episodes Women Self-development
  1. A series of special podcast episodes called 'The Hagitude Sessions' are now available on 'This Mythic Life' podcast, discussing experiences of women in the second half of their lives.
  2. The first guest on the podcast is writer Tanya Shadrick, known for her inspiring work and transformative life journey.
  3. Listeners can subscribe to the podcast on various platforms like SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, and TuneIn to receive new episodes automatically.

A fresh newsletter series: Developer GTM

Developer GTM – by Calyx Consulting β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 06 Mar 24
πŸ•Ή Technology Newsletter Marketing Interviews Content
  1. Developer GTM newsletter series will provide insights and guidance from experienced operators in the developer space.
  2. The newsletter will feature interviews with leaders in community management, DevRel, marketing, and more, offering valuable advice and strategies.
  3. The content aims to help businesses refine their developer go-to-market strategies and accelerate growth by learning from industry experts.

Sunday March 12 2023

S/FJ β€’ 294 implied HN points β€’ 12 Mar 23
🎢 Music Events Criticism Interviews
  1. You can pre-order the memoir 'Earlier' by Sasha Frere-Jones, releasing on October 24th, 2023.
  2. Hammer & Hope is a new magazine about Black politics and culture, with the first issue available for free.
  3. Enjoy some recommended music including a Radiohead show, Kassel Jaeger's latest work, and a compilation of an '80s Congolese band called Balka Sound.

The New Cue #320 September 22: Bill Ryder-Jones, Mitski, Fontaines D.C, Viji, Emma Anderson, Talk Show, Dolores Forever, Nas & Lil Wayne, Sleaford Mods

The New Cue β€’ 78 implied HN points β€’ 22 Sep 23
🎢 Music Interviews Music journalism Song analysis
  1. The post highlights new music releases and features various artists like Bill Ryder-Jones, Mitski, and Fontaines D.C.
  2. It discusses the story behind a song by the band Young Knives, revealing the inspiration and creative process behind its creation.
  3. The post introduces a guest recommender, Dorian Lynskey, who shares music recommendations for the audience.

Holy Books

Slack Tide by Matt Labash β€’ 123 implied HN points β€’ 21 Feb 23
πŸ“š Literature Author Poetry Interviews Writing Books
  1. Appreciate wisdom in various forms, whether from religious texts like Psalms and Proverbs or from writers like Jim Harrison.
  2. Seek inspiration from those who share your passions and values, like how Harrison connected with elements of nature, writing, and indulgence.
  3. Embrace balance and truth, even in indulgence, as advocated by Harrison's views on drinking and facing life's challenges with humility.

The New Cue #324 October 6: The Bees, Molly Burch, English Teacher, UNIVERSITY, Sufjan Stevens, A.S.O, Sonic Cathedral, John Grant & Midlake, deary

The New Cue β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 06 Oct 23
🎢 Music Reviews Interviews Music history
  1. The Bees' breakthrough 2002 hit, 'A Minha Menina', was born out of a moment of spontaneity and led to unexpected opportunities.
  2. The Isle of Wight Festival played a significant role in exposing The Bees to a variety of music genres.
  3. The Bees are planning a comeback, with members looking to create music together again after a period of inactivity.

What's got my attention this week #5

The Shift With Sam Baker β€’ 79 implied HN points β€’ 09 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Literature Podcasts Interviews Entertainment
  1. This post shares a round-up of interesting reads, watches, and listens for the weekend.
  2. The post includes various topics like life lessons from a 102-year-old, thoughts on divorce, and reflections on passion in work.
  3. It also mentions interviews with well-known personalities like Kim Cattrall, Isabel Allende, and Lynn Paltrow.

How to use Easy Leetcode Problems [Technique Tuesday]

Technology Made Simple β€’ 259 implied HN points β€’ 25 May 22
πŸ•Ή Technology Coding Interviews Learning Practice Tips
  1. Easy Leetcode problems are beneficial because they help you cover a lot of volume quickly, develop coding skills, and build familiarity with new concepts.
  2. Medium and hard Leetcode problems are important for improving problem-solving abilities and understanding how concepts can be applied in different contexts, but they require more time and energy to master.
  3. A balanced study plan that includes easy, medium, and hard questions can help you maximize your preparation for coding interviews, focusing on different aspects of learning and problem-solving.

The biggest mistake you're probably making for your Leetcode Interview prep [Storytime Saturdays]

Technology Made Simple β€’ 79 implied HN points β€’ 21 May 23
πŸ•Ή Technology Programming Interviews Technology News
  1. The biggest mistake many make in Leetcode interview prep can cause months of frustration and even lead to giving up.
  2. Transitioning to new topics while keeping the roots intact can be a challenge but can also be well-received by the audience.
  3. Learning from others' experiences and mistakes can help you progress faster towards your goals.

Interviews with Global Times and CGTN

John’s Substack β€’ 3 implied HN points β€’ 09 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Interviews
  1. John J. Mearsheimer conducted interviews with Global Times and CGTN on February 14, 2024, focusing mainly on the war in Ukraine.
  2. The interview with Global Times discussed the war in Ukraine, while the CGTN interview was for a special show related to the Chinese government's annual events.
  3. Links to the interviews with Global Times and CGTN are available for further viewing.

GRANTED: My new podcast

Granted β€’ 99 implied HN points β€’ 14 Sep 22
πŸŽ™ Podcasts Interviews Creativity Leadership Self-Improvement Entertainment
  1. Adam Grant's new podcast "Re:Thinking" features guests discussing new thoughts and ways of thinking.
  2. Upcoming episodes will explore topics like fear, goals, leadership, and reinvention with a diverse range of guests including Mark Cuban, Atul Gawande, and Reese Witherspoon.
  3. Past episodes of the podcast include conversations with thought leaders, creators, and leaders like BrenΓ© Brown, Dolly Parton, and Indra Nooyi.

Danny Miranda - Interview With a Creator vol. 2 | #92

Letters for Creatives β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 27 Apr 23
πŸŽ™ Podcasts Interviews Writing Challenges Creators Social media
  1. Danny Miranda's podcast is insightful as he asks deep questions and gives guests space to tell their stories.
  2. Celeste Tsang's newsletter includes writing and creativity tips as well as interviews with various creators.
  3. Paid subscribers of Celeste Tsang's newsletter get exclusive challenges and content related to writing and creativity.

(Ad-free video) A dialogue with Brian Keating, at the San Diego Air and Space Museum

Critical Mass β€’ 3 implied HN points β€’ 02 Feb 24
πŸŽ™ Podcasts Interviews Science Society Non-profit
  1. Brian Keating and Lawrence Krauss did a live-audience podcast together at the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
  2. The dialogue covered forefront cosmology, teaching and research, and broader science in society questions.
  3. The ad-free video is available to paid subscribers and supports the non-profit Origins Project Foundation.

The Recursive Function Template[Technique Tuesdays]

Technology Made Simple β€’ 59 implied HN points β€’ 12 Oct 22
πŸ•Ή Technology Coding Recursion Interviews Tutoring Software
  1. The recursive function template provides a step-by-step guide to solving recursive problems, helping you avoid overwhelm and work through coding challenges smoothly.
  2. The template includes key components like checking termination cases, processing outcomes, handling recursive cases, and resetting side effects, making problem-solving structured and manageable.
  3. Isolating recursion into helper functions improves code organization, and future Technique Tuesdays may cover the power of helper functions in depth.