The hottest Podcasts Substack posts right now

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The Lone Toad - Croaker RPGs Newsletter β€’ 159 implied HN points β€’ 02 Jun 23
  1. Croaker RPGs has achieved great milestones in its first year, including high page views, popular posts, and significant game downloads and payments.
  2. Future plans for Croaker RPGs include creating more games, exploring new blog hosting options, and focusing on quality over quantity in blog posts.
  3. The newsletter highlights interesting solo RPG games like Nihilation, MIRU-II, and Wands and Laserguns, encouraging sharing and visibility within the niche solo RPG community.
Value Investing World β€’ 157 implied HN points β€’ 23 Feb 23
  1. Select the best investments available regardless of market conditions.
  2. Truth is seldom discovered without actively seeking it.
  3. Various useful investment resources such as podcasts and articles are available for learning.
The Counterfactual β€’ 59 implied HN points β€’ 12 Mar 24
  1. A guide on Large Language Models (LLMs) has been translated into Spanish, highlighting the complexities in translating technical terms accurately.
  2. The author recently participated in a podcast discussing philosophical questions about LLMs, sharing insights on topics like grounding and validity.
  3. Ongoing research aims to determine if LLMs can help measure and improve how easy texts are to read, with plans for future experiments to test this.
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Value Investing World β€’ 157 implied HN points β€’ 10 Mar 23
  1. Accept that the future is unpredictable and focus on strategies that can adapt to unexpected events.
  2. Be skeptical of anyone's ability to predict the future, including your own.
  3. Embrace strategies that can survive whatever may occur.
Substack Blog β€’ 640 implied HN points β€’ 29 Nov 23
  1. Substack now offers enhanced tools for publishing and monetizing video content.
  2. Creators can now publish video podcasts directly on Substack with flexible paywalls.
  3. Viewers on all platforms can enjoy a better viewing experience and share custom clips from videos.
Gradient Flow β€’ 239 implied HN points β€’ 09 Feb 23
  1. AI chips are evolving to meet the demands of models, like the focus on non-Nvidia backends making strides with software stacks such as PyTorch 2.0 and Triton.
  2. Knowledge graphs are escalating in importance for AI applications due to their ability to provide structured data representation, aiding in better comprehension and use of information.
  3. Anticipation is growing for AI regulations in 2023; teams are advised to prepare for regulatory changes in data and AI by consulting with experts and staying informed.
Moral Understanding β€’ 78 implied HN points β€’ 19 Jan 24
  1. Our moral convictions are based on a common harm-based moral mind inherited from our past.
  2. The threat of harm continues to shape our moral beliefs, sparking disagreements on who or what is most vulnerable and what harms are real.
  3. Finding common ground in understanding the evolution of morality can help resolve conflicts over moral differences.
The Lone Toad - Croaker RPGs Newsletter β€’ 139 implied HN points β€’ 05 May 23
  1. The newsletter discusses the choice between First-Person and Third-Person perspectives in solo games, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each.
  2. The author recommends solo RPG games like 'The Taming of the Slugiraffe' and 'A Wonderful, Awful Idea', providing links for further exploration.
  3. Upcoming content on the blog includes a retrospective to celebrate its 1-year anniversary, along with stats about games released and more.
Holodoxa β€’ 139 implied HN points β€’ 04 Jul 23
  1. The author reads and reviews a significant number of books, mostly non-fiction, providing detailed commentary and recommendations.
  2. The author shares a list of podcasts they enjoy listening to regularly and new shows they've discovered recently.
  3. The author discusses an academic debate on social status persistence and genetic factors, highlighting critiques and supportive commentary.
Eliot Peper β€’ 137 implied HN points β€’ 26 Feb 23
  1. The Power of Vulnerability by BrenΓ© Brown is a recommended audiobook that combines storytelling and research.
  2. Make art that inspires others.
  3. Collaborate with talented designers and experts in different fields for impactful projects.
The Cognitive Revolution β€’ 137 implied HN points β€’ 27 May 23
  1. AI builders use accessible, AI-first tools with good UI in their daily work.
  2. Developers recommend tools like ChatGPT, CoPilot, Bearly.ai, Layup, MusicLM, Supermeme.ai, Character.ai, and EzDubs.AI.
  3. Podcast episodes feature guests discussing AI tools, foundational models, coding techniques, chip design, and language models.
Christopher’s Newsletter β€’ 137 implied HN points β€’ 19 Apr 23
  1. When exploring new markets, it's important to understand and respect the local distinguishing factors and adjust go-to-market strategies accordingly.
  2. In emerging markets, there is a growing trend of revolutionizing traditional, local businesses with technology and data tools to create efficiency.
  3. AI is just as transformative and widely used in emerging markets as it is in Silicon Valley, with entrepreneurs embracing AI tools for operational efficiency.
ancientlifecoach β€’ 137 implied HN points β€’ 26 Apr 23
  1. Embrace favoritism as a leadership strategy for unwavering loyalty from your team.
  2. Focus on being a partisan and taking your team's side in everything, even if it seems unreasonable.
  3. Combining favoritism with a worthy mission can lead to strong team loyalty and success.
Weekly Wisdom β€’ 179 implied HN points β€’ 05 Jan 23
  1. The newsletter discusses reading 'Discipline Is Destiny' and '5000 Words Per Hour' to increase productivity and writing output.
  2. Listening recommendations include 'Building A Second Brain' and insights from author David Deida on masculinity and femininity.
  3. The newsletter delves into philosophical discussions from podcasts and videos, and reflects on the themes of wisdom and personal growth.
School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 01 Jun 24
  1. The number of school shooting incidents in May 2024 continues a rising trend over the last 3 years, but the increase from 2023 to 2024 is not exponential.
  2. The number of victims in May 2024 is higher compared to 2023 but notably lower than in 2022, when a tragic incident in Uvalde involved multiple fatalities and injuries.
  3. In May 2024, shootings often occurred at night and during school events like graduations, emphasizing the importance of proactive policing, as incidents frequently happened during unauthorized post-graduation parties on campus.
Holodoxa β€’ 119 implied HN points β€’ 30 Sep 23
  1. The author reflects on the books they've consumed, with 67 completed in the year and 21 in the last three months. They share book recommendations like 'Albion's Seed' and detail upcoming reviews and reading plans.
  2. The author started a series on cancer genomics to make the science accessible. The topics covered so far are hereditary cancer syndromes, with more to come.
  3. The author shares podcast recommendations, especially after the news of Google shutting down its podcast app. They highlight new shows to listen to and specific episodes worth checking out.
Next in Media β€’ 58 implied HN points β€’ 01 Feb 24
  1. The post discusses the Apple Ad Takeoff and how it connects to Messenger.
  2. The author shares their contact for help with messaging and content strategy.
  3. Readers can access the author's podcast and other content with a 7-day free trial.
SatPost by Trung Phan β€’ 164 implied HN points β€’ 28 Dec 24
  1. The film industry is relying too much on sequels and spin-offs, leading to a lack of creativity. New stories like 'The Wild Robot' bring freshness and are needed more than ever.
  2. Nuclear threats are still a serious concern, and many people are complacent about it. A book about a potential nuclear war highlights the urgent need for communication between world leaders to prevent disaster.
  3. Taking time to create special memories with loved ones is important. A personal trip to Paris with family shows how meaningful experiences should not be postponed.
Value Investing World β€’ 58 implied HN points β€’ 25 Jan 24
  1. Value investors focus on determining a fair price for a business based on its potential future earnings.
  2. Listening to the insights of the team members can lead to valuable improvements in processes.
  3. Encouraging people to have fun while carrying out tasks can lead to lasting change and improved outcomes.
Read Max β€’ 395 implied HN points β€’ 11 Feb 24
  1. The author offers a roundup of articles and podcasts discussing recent layoffs and shutdowns in the news media business.
  2. A 1990s thriller from a lesser-known director is recommended as fantastic.
  3. There's praise for a compilation of reworked classic folk songs featured in the weekly roundup.