The hottest Production Substack posts right now

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How I Transcribed 362 Episodes of My Favorite Podcast Using Codex CLI and exe.dev

Juan David’s Newsletter • 6 implied HN points • 26 Jan 26
🎙 Podcasts Production
  1. A reliable four-step pipeline handled hundreds of episodes unattended: raw ASR → deterministic cleanup → editorial LLM pass → publish/sync, running Codex CLI on a remote VM so the whole job could finish without babysitting.
  2. A strict style guide, correction maps, and a locked editorial prompt made the LLM behave like a conservative editor, fixing ASR phonetic errors, names, punctuation, and obvious typos without adding facts or changing meaning.
  3. The results were published with per-episode pages, audio players, navigation, and SEO, and an automated watcher now transcribes new episodes automatically, making the archive searchable for humans and LLMs and enabling future personalized learning tools.

Tech troubles

Disaffected Newsletter • 299 implied HN points • 24 Oct 22
🎙 Podcasts Production
  1. Tech issues can happen unexpectedly and cause delays in plans. It's important to stay patient during these times.
  2. Communication about problems is key; letting people know what's going on can help maintain support.
  3. Working on fixing problems shows commitment and can lead to better outcomes in the future.

On making music with the machine

#machineCROON • 6 implied HN points • 13 Dec 25
🎶 Music Production
  1. AI music tools have evolved from slow, raw, and wildly creative models that produced messy but interesting sounds to faster, more polished apps that are easier to use but less likely to hit that chaotic magic.
  2. Making music with these systems is a hands-on, iterative craft—seed, prompt, generate, edit, listen— and that process can make a creator feel like the voice even while the model borrows heavily from existing artists.
  3. Combining classical seeds and narrative prompts with AI can yield new concept works and powerful stories, but it also raises real questions about authorship and theft, so responsible attribution and effort matter if the work is to be more than mere plagiarism.

What Will Happen With AI Music?

The Seat of Loss • 9 implied HN points • 20 Nov 25
🎶 Music Production
  1. AI-generated music is becoming popular, and some songs created by AI have even charted. However, major labels use copyright claims to control how AI music is distributed, showing a clear interest in the potential profits from this technology.
  2. Even though the quality of AI music may not satisfy audiophiles, many listeners enjoy it. The success of AI artists can be driven by marketing and industry support rather than complete organic appeal.
  3. The rise of AI in music will change how artists produce music, likely encouraging a shift from recorded music sales to live performances, as fans might pay more to see artists perform in person rather than just listening to recorded tracks.
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I made my (first) movie

The Next Chapter • 3 implied HN points • 29 Dec 25
🎭️ Culture Production
  1. Filmmaking is an emotional and spiritual journey that can move grief and create deep creative fulfillment.
  2. Directing is physically and mentally demanding — it requires stamina, constant presence, and the ability to multitask through long, tiring shoot days.
  3. Building intuition is a process. Know your story and tone early, learn technical filmmaking vocabulary, and use visual prototypes (storyboards, reference images, rough cuts) to communicate and refine ideas.

Algae Ink: The best plant-based ink around?

Green Graphic Design • 39 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🪑 Design Production
  1. Algae Ink is now commercially available and offers high-contrast blacks, carbon sequestration, and light-fastness.
  2. The production process of Algae Ink replaces petroleum-derived pigments with plant-based pigments, making it a more sustainable ink option.
  3. Algae Ink has environmental benefits like being carbon-negative, sequestering carbon, and potentially offering recyclability advantages over petroleum-based inks.

Who Will Be the Japan of the AI Era?

European Straits • 40 implied HN points • 12 Feb 25
💼 Business Production
  1. Countries or regions that can best adapt their institutions to support AI technology will be the leaders in the AI era, similar to how Japan led in manufacturing with its innovative practices.
  2. Lean production showcased that the real breakthroughs come from rethinking how to organize and manage work rather than solely relying on new technologies. AI has the potential to do the same in knowledge work today.
  3. Successful integration of AI will require cooperation across entire supply chains, not just within individual companies, similar to how Japanese companies thrived through partnerships and collaboration.

#14: Why Europe Fails to Create Wealth

Loeber on Substack • 70 HN points • 11 Dec 23
💼 Business Production
  1. The AI Act in Europe is criticized for being ineffective and potentially harmful with its regulations at the application-level.
  2. Europe is identified as having a 'providerism' mindset, focused more on consumption than production.
  3. Europe needs to shift towards innovation, deregulation, and encouraging a production mindset to avoid falling behind economically.

Core Scientific says it isn’t “hopelessly insolvent”

Miner Weekly • 19 implied HN points • 04 Mar 23
💰 Finance Production
  1. Core Scientific believes it is not 'hopelessly insolvent' based on improved market conditions and declining energy costs.
  2. There is a clash between the equity and debt holders of Core Scientific regarding whether the company has reached bottom, with differing opinions on its financial status.
  3. An ad hoc group of stockholders of Core is pushing for representation in the ongoing Chapter 11 case, presenting arguments for the company's solvency given market improvements.

Bigger than anyone better

let them eat cake • 119 implied HN points • 24 Apr 19
🍲 Food & Drink Production
  1. The Balthazar bakery in New Jersey has grown significantly over the years, becoming one of the largest artisanal bakeries in New York, supplying many restaurants and cafes.
  2. Even at a large scale, the bakery faces limitations in sourcing flours and ingredients, having to rely on a few main suppliers for consistency and reliability.
  3. The bakery has seen a shift towards viennoiserie products due to increased demand for carbs at breakfast, emphasizing the importance of handwork over complete automation.

The asbestos times

The Works in Progress Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🔬 Science Production
  1. Asbestos, once favored for its fireproof properties, faced a downfall as its health risks became evident.
  2. Asbestos, a naturally occurring material, was widely used for its fireproof and durable qualities in various applications.
  3. The global use of asbestos declined due to health concerns, leading to bans in many countries and the development of alternative materials.

"What If?"

Juan David’s Newsletter • 7 implied HN points • 09 Dec 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Production
  1. Curiosity drives human connections. When you talk to strangers, you might discover amazing stories that surprise you.
  2. Taking risks is important. You need to act boldly to achieve what you want instead of overthinking things.
  3. The best stories often come from real experiences. When creating something, let the story develop naturally from the events that happen.

DORA metrics simplified

Laszlo’s Newsletter • 10 implied HN points • 01 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Production
  1. DORA metrics simplify measuring speed, quality, and agility in organizations.
  2. Key metrics include Lead Time for Changes, Change Failure Rate, and Time to Restore Service.
  3. Implementing general code quality best practices can help in capturing meaningful metrics.

Will lab-grown beef raise the price of handbags?

Economic Forces • 4 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
💼 Business Production
  1. Lab-grown beef becoming a closer substitute for conventional beef can impact the supply of hides available for leather, affecting industries like luxury fashion.
  2. The theory of joint production explains the interconnectedness of markets where goods share production inputs, highlighting how changes in demand for one output can affect others.
  3. Understanding joint production in economics goes beyond standard supply and demand models, revealing complex relationships and teaching humility about the real-world supply chains.

The Salt Diaspora

Material World • 3 HN points • 01 Mar 23
🔬 Science Production
  1. Chemicals sector is crucial for our modern world and economy.
  2. Our reliance on chemicals is often unnoticed until accidents or disasters occur.
  3. Understanding the interconnectedness of materials like salt and PVC can help us address environmental challenges.

Advantage diminishing

Model Thinking • 0 implied HN points • 04 Dec 22
💰 Finance Production
  1. Comparative advantage in economics explains why all countries benefit from trade, not just the most efficient ones. It also applies to trade between individuals.
  2. Visualizing comparative advantage on a production possibility frontier helps illustrate the maximum possible production of goods. It shows the optimal ratio of goods to produce and how diminishing marginal returns can limit the benefits.
  3. In determining optimal populations and trade decisions, the effects of comparative advantage may be near-insignificant with only two goods, but could be more substantial with a larger variety of goods. Free trade brings benefits beyond comparative advantage due to increased returns to scale.

Automate Production in Three Steps!

Certo Modo • 0 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Production
  1. Automating manual tasks is crucial for growth, as manual work can consume time needed for innovation and advancement.
  2. Runbooks, as documented step-by-step instructions, are key to delegating work, reducing single points of failure, and ensuring consistency in task execution.
  3. Converting manual scripts into full-fledged software services allows for instant and automated task completion, improving efficiency and reducing human involvement.

Some Plugin Testing / Effects Setup

laserllama's blog • 0 implied HN points • 16 Nov 24
🎶 Music Production
  1. There are cool plugins for music production, like CableGuys Snapback, which adds effects just before sounds hit, making transitions smoother. They help make your tracks more interesting without being too overwhelming.
  2. Guitar pedals can be fun to use with synths, giving you a hands-on experience while making music. Setting them up for each synth can be tricky, but allows for greater creativity and spontaneity.
  3. Plugins like PitchMonster can enhance sounds, not just for vocals but also for instruments like monosynths. They offer a lot of control, making it easier to create unique sounds without getting lost in presets.

Roast #28: Coffee Club V4

thoughtfulcoffee • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jul 23
🍲 Food & Drink Production
  1. Coffee Club V4 is open for orders featuring unique coffee selections from different exporters.
  2. Boxes have a limit of 50 and offer options for different sizes and shipping or in-person pickup.
  3. Featured coffees include Diego Bermudez Lychee Y-05 Castillo, Gesha Village's Gori Gesha, and Hacienda Sonora's SL-28 with detailed processing information.

Who is Violet Paniko?

Xavi Benjamin • 0 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🎶 Music Production
  1. Violet Paniko had a successful year in 2023, with around 20k song streams in the first year of creating music.
  2. Collaboration with producers Cardec and NoLa was a highlight for Violet Paniko's music project.
  3. The post discusses what went well, what didn't, and the lessons learned for the future.

Get people moving

Creative Samba • 0 implied HN points • 11 Oct 24
🎶 Music Production
  1. Copywriting and DJing share similarities, especially in how they engage their audience. Both require understanding people and creating an emotional connection.
  2. Theo Parrish believes that any crowd can be captivated with the right approach and skill. This highlights the importance of adaptability in performance.
  3. The DJ craft involves a sense of creative responsibility, especially when facing challenging crowds. It emphasizes the duty of an artist to connect and uplift their audience.