Breaking up the formula with a LIVE MUSICAL JAM! (This is a recording) Everything is improvised, nothing is scripted! Sam discusses IGN layoffs, dealing with GRIEF after traumatic experiences, GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) and more! 

Chapters:
00:00 intro
00:31 first vibe (Improv music + Spoken Word)
03:27 ign is not immune to layoffs + Japanese Game Dev Culture
13:05 2nd vibe
14:40 AI used for good? healthcare goods + need for safeguards
20:55 Sam's plea - learn to write!
21:46 3rd vibe + patreon plug
39:52 you deserve the right to be a goddamn idiot sometimes + GAS
42:22 Sam from the future + Microsoft patents to be wary of
49:02 Reddit Life advice! 
01:21:01 final vibe
01:24:13 close

The Counter Hit is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesb...
Daniel | https://www.instagram.com/doublecrossartist/

You can find us on the following socials:
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• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

Hey, have you heard that if you give up all your time and energy and relationships with others to serve a mega-corpo entity to make as much money as possible, you'll be rich for it? You might be dead before you can use any of that fortune, but yeah - that's cool, right? Alex Falcone is a good egg, give him some love. Phantom makes a return to Sam's life - turns out Phantom 2040 had something to say about the year 2026. Reddit keeps needing help. Sam gets the energy from 10 tigers to rise again for the people of Zero Dotopia. All that and more on this week's episode of The Counter Hit.

Chapters:
00:00 BEGIN
03:41 Dev Crunch is good for the soul (NOT)
18:08 Alex Falcone
23:32 When do we plan on dying?
33:09 The Ghost Who Walks
43:29 Phantom 2040
44:47 A Window Into The Future?
59:44 What '90s Cartoons Taught Us about Morality
01:03:51 Patreon Plug
1:05:23 Reddit Leadership
01:29:41 Counter Hit Moment
01:38:30 END

Links Mentioned:
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/wardogs-lead-says-the-studio-won-t-hire-people-who-decry-crunch-on-social-media?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky

https://www.youtube.com/@AlexFalcone

https://www.reddit.com/r/Leadership/

https://youtu.be/TkWG8blAOQI?si=Q4lUO-_PGZVA6rhG

The Counter Hit is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesb...
Daniel | https://www.instagram.com/doublecrossartist/

You can find us on the following socials:
BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/thecounterhi...
INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thecounterhit/

You can also find this podcast anywhere podcasts are provided. Just search for The Counter Hit or Zero Dot Media on the service of your choice!

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

Holidays away from work remind us of our real selves. Sony is making declarations about "reasonable consumers" that might bite them in the @55 . Elizabeth Holmes is getting a documentary filmed by a comedian. Nintendo won't stop remaking video games. Reddit needs leadership help. Sam thinks we need to drop the act of being someone we're not. All that and more on this week's episode. 

Chapters:
01:37 We fought for Labor Day. We are quick to let it go.
08:47 CD and Vinyl Sales are up! Wooot analog media.
20:00 Sony is shooting themselves in the foot [Legally] [Not Legal Advice]
37:33 You Can See Everything - trailer react
48:25 Video Games - Zelda OoT is getting a remake? Reactions
01:00:21 Reddit Leadership - React and Respond
01:25:50 Masks - The Counter Hit
01:35:04 Patreon Plug
01:36:42 END

Links Mentioned:
https://bsky.app/profile/mayor.nyc.gov/post/3muwo6nbg5c2d

https://www.techspot.com/news/113756-sales-cd-vinyl-music-sees-strong-resurgence-amid.html#google_vignette 

https://www.techpowerup.com/352232/sony-legally-argues-that-digital-game-ownership-is-not-plausible

https://youtu.be/NuMHONlXptI?si=KMEuR2omLDjbwNPy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGJSRFWALTI

https://www.reddit.com/r/Leadership/

The Counter Hit is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesb...
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

Oooof. We lost some venerable people that have done good for the world last week - Dolly Parton, Peter Cullen, Tim Curry will all rest in peace knowing their impact will live on with their loved ones. A historic save by a Nepal-based school principal! The US-Iran war has a causality that is oft overlooked - our planet! Bonnie Bassler receives the top royal society honor for her seminar research on bacteria quorum sensing. Video games continue to be @55holes in regards to AI utilization. All that and more in this week's Counter Hit episode.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:50 Bonnie Bassler wins the prize! Good on you, Bonnie.
07:11 Planet Earth is under attack!
13:17 Legends are gone, but not forgotten. Peter Cullen.
25:35 Dolly MFing Parton. Never forget.
16:52 2XKO is DEAD! Now the real games can begin. ;)
29:29 Tim Curry has left the building. You will be missed.
34:50 Video Games are using AI!? No way!!
52:45 A heroic school Principal saves 900 children in Nepal
56:47 PATREON PLUG!
58:52 Reddit Life Stories and Requests for Advice x3
01:33:02 Sam's Pondering - Are we too binary in our thinking?
01:41:34 Wrap up.

Links Mentioned:
https://www.princeton.edu/news/2026/08/27/bonnie-bassler-receives-top-royal-society-honor-seminal-research-quorum-sensing

https://theintercept.com/2026/08/31/iran-war-environment-toxic-chemical-exposure/ - cost of iran war is our planet

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/solar-overtakes-coal-chinas-largest-source-installed-power-capacity-2026-09-01/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/weather-news/articles/principal-nepal-evacuated-900-students-104915075.html Nepal Flooding and hero from Principal.

https://bsky.app/profile/scratchyderose.bsky.social/post/3mu33sorbds2f

https://www.thegamer.com/gamescom-1-in-4-games-used-ai/

The Counter Hit is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesb...
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

Ka-pow! Spider-Man punches a facist! "Uncle" Ben Mckenzie is taking down corruption in the cryptosphere! The Super Nintendo turned 35! 2XKO ends active development in December of this year! We need some good 'ol fashioned civic rebellion - how do we do it? We'll shimmy about all of that and more in this week's episode of The Counter Hit. ;)

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:50 I told you Spider-Man is real, MOM!
11:39 Here goes Sam again, ranting about how amazing human beings are.
15:25 Cryptocurrency crackdown! Commissioner Gordon is on the case!
32:07 2XKO is DEAD! Now the real games can begin. ;)
48:04 PATREON PLUG!
49:54 All hail the great Super Nintendo! It's old enough to be your dad.
01:09:28 Shimmy with me, will ya? [Patreon Request]
01:15:56 What does rebellion mean in a civil world?
01:09:52 Enough waffling! Go do things and carry on.

Links Mentioned:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-24/ben-mckenzie-cryptocurrency-bitcoin-documentary-oc-star/107062012?utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=bluesky_news.abc.net.au
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-24/ben-mckenzie-cryptocurrency-bitcoin-documentary-oc-star/107062012?utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=bluesky_news.abc.net.au
https://www.riotgames.com/en/news/2xko-active-development-ends-december-2026
https://glossary.infil.net/?t=Shimmy

The Counter Hit is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesb...
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

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• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

Sam goes down a rabbithole of existential dread - do we like complicated things to protect our ego? In addition, good news about cement kilns and better news about dementia/Alzheimer's sleep improvement indicators. We get the usual FGC Terminology review (thanks to a request from our Patreon Supporters) along with some Reddit Life stories analysis. We end with a note from the Bubble Bobble creator, Fukio Mitsuji, who gives us lessons on a meaningful life and knowing when enough is truly enough.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:26 Good news about Cement Kilns
07:05 Good news about improved sleep with dementia sufferers
13:24 Are we afraid of enjoying simplicity?
24:20 Patreon Plug! Come join us! It'll be fun. :)
27:12 Patreon Request - FGC Terminology Review: Option Select
32:54 Reddit Stories: r/Life
01:00:54 Wise words from "MTJ" - the creator of Bubble Bobble
01:06:06 Sam's Conundrum - What's stopping him from enjoying the simpler things in life.
01:09:52 We've wasted enough time together. Now go out there and do the thing!

Links Mentioned:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/cement-kilns-could-become-carbon-negative-if-run-on-clean-energy-because-limestone-absorbs-co2/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/two-hours-of-sleep-restored-in-alzheimers-brains-in-research-breakthrough/
https://youtu.be/DbLI9_5WDkc?si=shNu5pefRCXvB6Pe

The Counter Hit is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

In this week's episode, Sam dives into the hardship of trying to "make it" in 2026 and beyond while creating another case for human-made-things over whatever AI makes. Also - Millionaires and Boats - turns out they aren't all evil? Jungle Jim gives us a lesson in being our best selves amidst our staunchest critics. Sam gives an update on his N64 flashcart woes before answering some fan mail. 

the most imperfectly perfect show you have ever seen - it's The Counter Hit.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro + Boats and Charitable Millionaires
04:13 Meta CTO calls us all lazy. yawn.
06:38 there goes Sam again, ranting about how awesome humans are.
17:43 "That's so AI" the kids say
24:15 Patreon Plug!!!
26:11 Jungle Jim's International Market + Lessons from the legend himself
33:37 Keepswim's plea for help
46:35 Patreon Request - FGC Terminology Review
52:34 Fan Mail
56:36 N64 Flashcart chronicles
01:02:29 End

Links Mentioned:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/inspiring-ceo-gives-company-to-charity-after-working-80-hour-weeks-for-58-years-saving-it-from-bankruptcy/
https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/meta-exec-rages-against-employees-141730541.html
https://www.wired.com/story/some-kids-will-never-think-ai-is-cool/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jungle_Jim's_International_Market
https://youtu.be/LuD2FpLIQXA?is=bNDov6MT8FATMCHJ

The Counter Hit is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

So many things! AI is spits in the face of book preservation by destroying the books purchased for LLM media consumption; Sony and Rockstar Games are testing the financial market waters with new levels of consumer sentiment towards product license-ship and still remains silent amidst online backlash(Spoiler: not good); Hank Green learns a hard lesson in AI usage addiction that requires a hard turn towards healing and accountability; Redditors ask about going back to school just to relive the "school/dorm" experience; Street Fighter 6 certainly got an update that "shakes things up"; and the world continues to be a beautiful place. All that and more in this week's episode of TCH!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
04:59 AI enterprise is burning books and keeping the data for itself. This is literally Science Fiction now.
19:27 Sony and Rockstar don't care if you are upset you own nothing. You'll buy their warez anyway.
42:47 Patreon Plug. They got this episode early. Be jealous.
47:34 Street Fighter 6 Patch notes. yay so exciting (not really).
59:40 Krikzz releases a Pro model Everdrive cart days after Sam bought the (now not so much) latest model. Cool. Also, Analogue 3D impressions for you N64 heads.
01:14:57 Let's get weird. (Twitter Poetry)
01:21:11 Patreon Request - FGC Terminology (Frame Data for Dummies)
01:32:50 Hank Green, AI over reliance, and our love for ourselves.
01:59:17 Life Advice - Reddit Edition
02:07:30 The end.

Links Mentioned:
https://youtu.be/tz6n-okZ_RA?si=jE1kdg9KixC_OIuH
https://www.streetfighter.com/6/buckler/en/battle_change
https://x.com/japan_nobunaga/status/2084110089670283540?s=46
https://www.reddit.com/r/nerdfighters/comments/1vbmoj5/comment/p0vzmog/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Life/comments/1vevtcb/should_i_get_a_second_bachelors_to_redo_my/

The Counter Hit is a show produced by Zero Dot Media.

Zero Dot Media is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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#AI #SONY #Rockstar #N64 #StreetFighter #Podcast

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

We've got a new show! The Counter Hit is the evolution of Zero Dot - a celebration of the human spirit + the boost we all need as we continue to plod along the trenches of modern life. ICE. Supergirl. Doomscrolling. Charge Partititioning? Super Mario 64??? No podcast is as diverse as this. Your one-stop-shop curiosity broadcast - The Counter Hit begins now. 

Chapters:

Links Mentioned:

The Counter Hit is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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#StreetFighter #ICE #Doomscrolling #Supergirl

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

Back by popular demand, Crystal occupies the guest seat once again as TZDP tackles "enough-ness" in a world demanding more of us. Wyoming is at war with Mark Zuckerberg, Europe is killin' it with ecological advances in preserving our beautiful mother Earth (such as Ireland getting a 200 MWh Carbon Battery to store those lovely turbine energy spells), and redditors need career advice! TZDP to the rescue. Also, more meanderings exclusive to Patreon Supporters.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
04:06 A Big Beautiful Battery
13:45 Meta did something bad again, shocker
25:04 Reinventing the wheel
28:32 MAIN TOPIC: The Pursuit of Enough
01:05:56 What does Reddit have for us today?
01:49:08 Bye for now! (Unless you're a Patron)

Links Referenced:
https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-28-of-2026/ https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/01/energy-dome-to-build-23-mw-200-mwh-carbon-battery-in-ireland/
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/08/meta-datacenter-ai-wyoming-water
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/h1R7OMryUYE

Reddit Stories:
https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/1utthnf/my_manager_wants_me_to_use_ai_but_i_dont_want_to/
https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/1utlmqi/can_someone_explain_not_the_right_fit_for_the/
https://www.reddit.com/r/careerguidance/comments/1udjkru/my_boss_quit_and_the_company_decided_i_am_the_new/

Plug for the greatest band in the world:
https://youtu.be/BGQmmDEDYiI?si=J1ypeTf0oQZU2Xm7

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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#cleanwater #enough #pursuit #satisfaction #mentalhealth #achievement #cleanenergy #podcast

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

What does it mean to be sustainable as a human being? Sam discusses the loss of his mother and the healing necessary to keep going. Japan passes copyright reform, leaving only The United States behind as the remaining OECD member not adopting the Copyright Act to separate author's and music labels' rights to its own music. Oh, and Crystal is here too. <3 All that and more - only at the Zero Dot Podcast!

00:00 Intro

06:11 The Good

17:12 The Bad

20:34 Transition to Main Topic

01:21:56 A Story about Betsey

01:29:57 Ending

Links Mentioned:
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/japan-passes-copyright-reform-giving-performers-and-record-companies-royalties-when-recordings-play-in-public-including-overseas/

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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#grief #sustainability #gratitude #psychology #podcast

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

This week's philosophical discussion of existence and importance is joined by the one and only Mrs. ScareQuotes, AKA Crystal Kirk! Sam and Crystal ponder significance in a world so fast, right after asking the question "what is a trillion dollars, anyway?" and discussing MORE cures for cancers. (Man, we just keep on winning in the medical sciences front. Take that, RFK, Jr).

And our Patreon exclusive members get an entire hour more of listening goodness to their earholes! SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the Zero Dot Podcast!
03:13 Cancer treatments are improving all the time!
06:13 Nobody should be a billionaire, let alone a trillionaire.
23:30 VJW and Abigail Disney show you how to avoid sucking like their dads.
26:45 MAIN TOPIC: I AM SIGNIFICANT!
01:26:01 Farewell for now! (Except for our Patreon listeners)

Links Referenced:
https://bsky.app/profile/sailorrooscout.bsky.social/post/3mnzmougjb225 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gyp523ly8o
https://dcfpi.org/all/how-wealthy-households-use-a-buy-borrow-die-strategy-to-avoid-taxes-on-their-growing-fortunes/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paaen3b44XY
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abigail_Disney
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wabi-sabi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivian_Wilson

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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#calvinhobbes #significance #achievement #wabisabi #lifesciences

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

When did we become so afraid of looking stupid as adults trying new things? This week, Sam dives into the topic with someone who knows a thing or too about performance anxiety in esports - Ryan "GodofGrunts" Whited! As a Street Fighter 6 competitor who adopts a growth mindset, we discover from his experiences coaching others what gets in the way of letting one have permission to fail and try again. Sam expounds upon this in every day life outside of eSports and offers tips on what others can do to stave those tendencies. Also, Good news in Amsterdam and Covid-19 now has post-exposure prophylaxis treatment! All that and more on this week's episode.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage
02:58 A cure for what ails ya (it's COVID).
06:17 We shouldn't be advertising things that harm the planet!
12:12 MAIN TOPIC: Why so serious?
01:17:27 Outro (Patreon members, this is just the beginning. Or the half way point. Whatever.)

Links Referenced:
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-01546-0
https://www.euronews.com/2026/02/06/amsterdam-to-enact-landmark-ban-on-fossil-fuel-and-meat-advertising-in-public-spaces

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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#Mindset #FossilFuels #CovidTreatment #MentalHealth #Perfectionism #podcast

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

Air Pollution is down! Like, way way way down! That's the good news for Team Human! The (somethingsomething) other news is it's not too late to try something new. Sam breaks down the myths behind Malcom Gladwell's 10,000 hours of practice theory and shares a personal story relating to finding an unexpected gift in an unlikely challenge that has shaped the rest of his life. Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset - which one will you choose? All this and more only at the Zero Dot Podcast.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction. Hi friends!

01:51 Take that, air pollution!

05:18 Growth mindset vs fixed mindset.

26:57 The 10,000 hours theory.

28:47 Follow your bliss.

33:23 Every version of you started as a stranger.

44:15 Another episode in the books! Cya! (Patreon members, stick around)

Links Mentioned:
Cities Around the World Are Rapidly Cutting Air Pollution _
https://www.statista.com/statistics/690823/china-annual-pm25-particle-levels-beijing/ https://breathecities.org/breathe-better-how-leading-cities-have-rapidly-cut-air-pollution/ https://ourworldindata.org/data-review-air-pollution-deaths 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Dweck
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outliers_(book)
https://www.jcf.org/learn/joseph-campbell-follow-your-bliss

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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#bliss #10000hours #malcomgladwell #caroldweck #growthmindset #writing #mentalhealth #podcast

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

Zero Dot is back in an audio only fashion - don't worry video viewers, the battle is lost but the war is far from over. ;) This week Sam brings not one, but two Patreon Supporters onto the show as guests! David Rivera and Robert Rostant join the fray in a discussion about heroism in the USA, Gun Violence amidst a lack of regulation, Produce living longer shelf lives, and the main topic of today's discussion - Empathy in a digital world!. Come tune into this week's episode for humility, humanity, and authenticity. Only available on Team Human.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and we have some guests!

03:27 The new and magnificent fruit wash.

08:22 Note taking and stupid e-typewriters.

14:52 Paul's Valley High School is safe.

30:59 MAIN TOPIC: Navigating online empathy.

01:21:23 Bye for now! (Patreon members, you stay put!)

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.social
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerodotmedia/

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#PrincipalHero #Fruitwash #science #empathy #onlinespaces #socialmedia #podcast

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

Wind powered energy and the case for creativity start this week's episode before Sam dives into the work of Simon Sinek. A self proclaimed optimist of human potential, Sam describes the Infinite Game and how Team Human can take that lens to enhance our life in ways that surprise us. No magical marketing, no fluff - just real social science shit.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction

01:08 165 giga whaaat?!

06:45 A case for hopeless creativity.

11:20 MAIN TOPIC: Simon's Infinite Game.

42:21 Bye for now! (Patreon members stick around!)

GWEC 2026 Wind Report:

https://www.gwec.net/reports/globalwindreport
Lewis Woods - Forget Ambition: A Case for Hopeless Creativity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdlagZ2iDgU
Simon Sinek - The Infinite Game
https://youtu.be/tye525dkfi8?si=WitdaCyM-cuQ-Gki

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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#WindEnergy #Art #InfiniteGame #SimonSinek #Podcast #Hope

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

WHERE IS JOHN??? While Sam is busy asking that question, a surprise guest swoops in to take the spotlight. Our very first Patreon supporter, our dear friend, green tea enjoyer, student of exploration, the man with no limits himself - Robert Rostant! Robert and Sam discuss the virtues of trust in an ever evolving landscape that manufactures distrust, while giving tips along the way to choose trusting relationships along the way. Before that, Sam gives us some fun history and new data on Lead Poisoning on a global scale (it's significantly less, woot woot) then recommends the great philosopher, comedian, public speaker Rodney Norman.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction + a special guest!
02:26 Lead is dead, baby! Well, kind of...
10:06 Rodney Norman the scraggly philosopher.
26:25 MAIN TOPIC: Trust with Robert Rostant
01:34:19 Farewell! (Patreon members you stay put for waaay more!)

Links Referenced:

https://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/thisleadiskillingus/
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2525498123
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTFWWzoIfGZsMVnVENk3GmQ
https://hbr.org/2025/12/most-employees-dont-trust-their-leaders-heres-what-to-do-about-it

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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#podcast #trust #leadership #leadpoisoning #rodneynorman #hope

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

In this week's episode, Sam and Daniel bust self help myths and provide reasonable answers to life's complicated problems - all for free. Sam gives us some updates on NPR & PBS constitutional pushback efforts against the Trump administrations defunding efforts, some world changing efforts on evergreen preservation across the globe, and dangerous EU efforts to scan all internet private messaging. Also, we're black and white now. We thought we'd try it. Let us know how you like it. If you don't vibe with it, we might change it back, who knows. + we have some extra goodies for our lovely Patreon members. (join our Patreon to see that!)

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:37 PBS & NPR can't be blocked, baby!
02:27 Celtic rainforests stay winning.
03:37 If you scan a private chat, it's no longer private, you creeps.
12:57 MAIN TOPIC: When "self help" isn't helpful.
50:22 Buh-bye now! (Patreon member stay here!)

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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#NPR #PBS #Trees #cyberprivacy #selfhelp #fraud #mentalhealth #help # podcast #zerodot

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

Everyone thinks they’re good at helping and coaching others. So much so, we give ourselves a good 'ol pat on the back, "job well done" and treat ourselves to some fancy disillusionment along the way. We think we are so cool and special.

Only, most of us aren’t. Not really.

This week, we break down what coaching actually is (it's not what you see in the movies!) and why advice, logic, and “fixing it” usually misses the mark. Sam guides us through what it looks like to really show up for someone, ask better questions, and create space for real change.

Also in this week's episode: Sam brings a story that actually restores a little faith in humanity, such as recent positive news in environmental conservation and changes in Japanese custody laws! Oh, and the impact of global conflicts on airline travel. ew gross.

...and somehow we still find something genuinely beautiful in the middle of it all.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction & a chit chat.

20:37 Protecting migratory birds is cool!

26:32 Can cats break the law?

31:47 Japan now allows joint custody. Well done, Japan.

35:10 Jet fuel prices, much like a jet, are going up.

46:01 Memory vendors are doomed! Doomed!

51:12 MAIN TOPIC: Learning to listen.

01:44:03 Farewell for now! (Patreon members, you stay put!)

Links Referenced:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5GeARyisfD8

https://kotaku.com/memory-ram-ai-dram-prices-stock-drop-dip-panic-2000684261a

https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-14-of-2026/

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.social
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerodotmedia/

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#podcast #Artemis #Nasa #Custody #Listening

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

We went to SPACE! TSA is partially funded! What good news! Also, we dive into the beautiful historic art of John Atkinson Grimshaw and what made his art so unique. HINT: it's not the mesmerizing colors and noir-ish landscapes. Sam extrapolates the method good 'ol JAG approached his artwork to what we can do in our day-to-day life to live in that honor. A pleasant reminder for all artists to use the tools that are in front of us and that we are enough. On the whole we'd say, things are swell today. :)

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction & quick chit chat.

06:09 Artemis II baybee!|

16:55 Stop banning books, you weirdos.

26:29 Are things swell?

31:26 MAIN TOPIC: Jag's secret sauce.

01:08:07 Outroduction (Patreon members you can stay for an entire extra hour!)

Links Referenced:
https://youtu.be/bYxShJqZid4?si=UzPernI3XqDtgR3a

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5GeARyisfD8

https://youtube.com/@arethingsswell?si=1gAyz_ghLBxJzIUA

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Atkinson_Grimshaw

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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The Zero Dot Podcast is a product of ZeroDotMedia.

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

This week, John takes a break to fight battles in John-land while Sam and Daniel keep the good fight going for Team Human! Sam discusses the demise of Sora - the social media app Disney had previously planned to invest $1 billion USD before backing out; US Jury Verdicts against Meta and Google in the fight for mental health in children and social media; Delta Airlines being real CHADS and suspending perks for Congress members amid shutdown that is impacting TSA employees, and so much more! Meanwhile, our main topic is a discussion about photography, of all things. Gerald Joehri's poetic YT Video "What We Lost When Cameras Got Better" is more than just a breakdown of digital vs film modalities it turns out; it's a philosophic mantra for slowing down and using the tools we have the way they work best (our brains) amidst a world that demands speed amongst all else. Also, Zoo stories! All that and more this week.

News Referenced during Good/Bad Sections:

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/airlines/2026/03/26/delta-air-lines-suspends-perks-for-congress-amid-government-shutdown/

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/us-jury-verdicts-against-meta-google-tee-up-fight-over-tech-liability-shield-2026-03-26/

https://apnews.com/article/openai-closes-sora-ai-c60de960536923f33edc04b92ddbe1cd

The Beautiful (Main Topic) reference: Gerald Joehri - What We Lost When Cameras Got Better - https://youtu.be/C1ZHQyjrVMs?si=7HcIIZlIYiS79sbq

00:00 The zoo story & introduction.

08:25 The demise of Sora.

17:30 Pay up, Google and Meta!

20:17 Delta with the dub.

21:57 TSA is freezing.

25:47 MAIN TOPIC: Using modern tools with a retro mindset.

01:13:33 Preying on nostalgia isn't cool.

01:30:51 Farewell, thanks for being here! (Patrons, you can stick around!)

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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#photography #TSA #film #modern #vintage #podcast #zerodot #lifelessons

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

Hedgehog alerts in cars, Chip shortages that harken back to the late 1980's, and the Winter Olympics all take center stage in today's discussion all before diving into the main topic - Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Value-Accordant Action. Aka, what we do for the process vs what we do for the end result. Sam brings Olympic Gold Medalist Alyssa Liu to mind as he discusses what we can do to ensure our behaviors align with our base values and less so aligned with the end results. If we did more things because of the joy the process brought with less regard to how many likes we might get on Instagram or how many trophies we might be awarded, what kind of world might we live in? Would that be a world you'd like to see? If so, the steps in getting there aren't that hard, as Sam and John uncover.

Also, don't get hit by cars. That is bad for your health. But we aren't your doctor, you do you, I guess.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction to the tech problems podcast.

01:45 Hedgehogs are now a little safer, and so the world is a little better.

07:48 Don't get hit by cars, please.|

08:20 Can you own a hedgehog? Yes, but also no.

11:53 RAM still costs far too much but don't worry, we have slop!

20:56 MAIN TOPIC: Alysa Liu and doing it for YOU.

49:39 Bye for now! (Patreon members, you can stay, we have some more!)

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.social
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerodotmedia/

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#joy #alyssaliu #olympics #hedgehogs #Podcast #empathy

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

John gives us the wonders of community driven actions to cleanup some filth left alongside the road, Sam reminds us that TSA is not getting paid as of February 14th and what folks can do about it to aid those tireless workers while government funding gets approved, and something about MURDER HORNETS. Also, Sam dives into his HEINOUS travel week - the tears, the flight cancellations, and relentlessness of it all, feverishly trying to make his destination with only minutes to spare... while sharing the impact of empathy and understanding that fueled his journey.

Timetamps:

00:00 Somehow, John returned
03:17 A UK farmer and his local community fight the garbage monster
08:19 TSA workers aren't getting any money
12:44 Hornets and hornies
18:46 Anyway, you can help people
20:39 MAIN TOPIC: The tale of Sam the travelling man
01:06:21 What if I don't want to be in control?
01:19:44 Teeth is coins now? Maybe!
01:21:32 Farewell, thanks for joining us! (Patreons you can stay, we have more for you <3)

Links referenced:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/farmer-saved-from-financial-ruin-after-strangers-rally-to-pay-40k-to-remove-200-tons-of-rubbish/

https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

https://www.ksl.com/article/51402704/idaho-falls-native-and-son-die-after-being-stung-hundreds-of-times-by-murder-hornets

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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#planes #TSA #Travel #Podcast #flightdelays #conviction #empathy

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

What happens when we remove every imperfection from a human-made thing? Is its polished veneer enough to grab our attention for more or does it bring a homogeneity that makes us tune out? Today's episode dives into the Effort Effect, a real phenomenon that explains humans' general attraction to other human-made things that have intentional effort behind them and how raw-ness outclasses perfect polish when it comes to engagement and enjoyment. Also, Giraffes and Phineas Gage come into the mix. Somehow. Someway. There's only one way to find out how - tune in for this week's episode!

00:00 We are talking about skull injuries. Don't ask me why, I have forgotten.
04:41 Warhammer 40k is awesome and definitely relevant to our show
07:44 Now we're onto D&D
16:36 We are trying to start the show proper, honestly
19:25 Wow, we actually did the real intro
25:31 Look at this giraffe in Ohio with silly hair
32:45 Looking at the linguistics of AI...unfortunately
48:32 MAIN TOPIC: Polish means nothing without intent
01:34:09 Bye bye, see you soon!

Article referenced:

https://www.iheartmedia.com/advertise/insights/articles/why-human-audio-moves-consumers

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.neocities.org

You can find us on the following socials:
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#efforteffect #polished #raw #imperfect #podcast #mentalhealth

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

In today's episode, John and Sam discuss the misconception of human laziness, the future of dental technology, and the importance of systemic change. Sam delves into psychology, innovation, and societal progress, offering insights to empower and inspire. John shares profound insights on neurodiversity, autism, and the importance of understanding different processing systems. The pillars of curiosity and embracing diverse ways of thinking not only lead to our survival as a species, but help bring us together as TEAM HUMAN more than ever. TL:DR; - Conversion Therapy was evil and any notions to tribalize others and punish them for their humanity is NOT the Zero Dot way. 

00:00 Wowee it's an intro!
04:15 A soap box made of barley
08:05 We now have infinite teeth, and that's kinda cool
16:07 Damn it, Jim...but maybe not?
18:39 Being queer is not a disease, you weirdos
22:12 What if we're all lazy?
36:23 MAIN TOPIC: We're all fired up and this has just become the main topic now
01:21:28 Buh bye now! (But not for the Patreon supporters, they can stick around)

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://doublecross.neocities.org

You can find us on the following socials:
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#laziness #history #tribalism #equality #mentalhealth #podcast #stories

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

00:00 This is the intro, as always
03:50 Silly people trying to use AI for fraud
05:55 A good guy and his tow truck
10:33 Youtube, why you gotta do us like this?
20:38 The tiger and the knife
24:20 The scones and water segment
32:00 MAIN TOPIC: How our biases can help and harm us 
01:10:10 Stories about progress and depression
01:30:42 Farewell!

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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#biases #cognitive #friendship #mentalhealth #podcast #stories

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

00:00 Introduction.
01:42 How do we feel about getting older?
10:35 Aliens or wind turbines?
19:30 Time's up for the Sands of Time.
29:36 MAIN TOPIC: Loneliness in men.
01:39:14 Mint ice cream is the best.
01:40:40 Farewell, zeedeez!

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

00:00 Introduction and a lil' chat.
02:46 John, cult-man extraordinaire.
04:59 Be vulnerable, like a panda.
08:00 Not my tempo.
08:43 Didn't go as planned, huh, Nvidia?
14:20 MAIN TOPIC: The control center in your head.
01:17:32 Farewell, goodbye, tata.

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

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• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

Only at Team Human - Zero Dot.

00:00 Welcome to the show.
01:54 Cancer sucks. Punch cancer.
04:11 Welcome to the Amazing Benches Podcast.
05:56 Okay, back to punching cancer.
12:27 Don't punch science, though.
14:47 Daniel is part chicken, confirmed.
15:48 Stuff is real bad, but you can do something!
32:25 Click here for feet pics.
40:46 MAIN TOPIC: Value accordant action
01:23:47 That's all, folks.

Sources Mentioned -

Dr. Cal your Science Pal on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQbkHZpnFW4

Fred Hutch Cancel Center - https://www.fredhutch.org/en/patient-care/treatments/immunotherapy/cellular-immunotherapy.html

https://www.standwithminnesota.com/

https://www.canmn.org/

https://www.ilcm.org/

https://www.instagram.com/myfootfunction/

https://www.instagram.com/notthatkindoffootcontent/

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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#values #ICE #Minnesota #MentalHealth #Podcast #Life

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

00:00 An introductory intro
00:35 Having a little chin wag
05:31 Recognise non-binary people, it's the rules
06:31 Ocean clean up efforts are going well
07:09 Maybe you should drink seawater, actually
07:45 Vary your exercises
08:19 A Barbie with autism is pretty great
10:04 Keep your ear to the ground
12:26 Shave your head. Or don't.
17:21 When the voice doesn't match the face
18:39 We're talking about pee now
21:40 Time for a serious message
24:10 You don't actually want to go back to the 'good old days'
27:12 MAIN TOPIC: The honeymoon phase
01:12:32 Thanks and goodbye

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

You get to write the ending on your own terms. :)

00:00 A lil' chat
02:36 A hail of stuffies
05:49 The graverobbing segment
07:59 Trouble for MSF
13:44 MAIN TOPIC: The effects of ghosting
01:06:09 Another lil' chat

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#ghosting #abandonment #lonliness #mentalhealth #growth #podcasting

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

00:00 The Warm Up
04:49 The Good
10:25 The Bad
19:07 The Zero Dot
58:32 The Cooldown

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Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

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 #perception #zerodot
 #leadership #trust #personal #growth #team #selfworth #compliments #effectiveleadership #personalanecdotes #support #professional

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

00:00 The Warm Up
08:21 The Good
12:50 The...Bad?
17:45 The Zero Dot
01:19:05 The Cooldown

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The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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#angermanagement #serotonin #mentalhealth #emotionalregulation #gratitude #selfcompassion #societalinfluences #depression #pain #perception #zerodot

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

Timestamps:
00:00 The Warm Up
09:11 The Good
17:57 The Bad
29:25 The Zero Dot
01:15:47 The Cool Down

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The Zero Dot Podcast is:
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John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

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#Self-improvement #Stressmanagement #Emotionalresilience #Generationalperspectives #Personalgrowth #Therapy #insights, #Lifechallenges, #mindset #Community #support #Mentalhealth

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

Timestamps:
00:00 The Warm Up
06:47 The Good
12:30 The Bad
22:18 The Zero Dot
01:07:49 The Cool Down

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The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

You can find us on the following socials:
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#exposuretherapy #overcomingfears #anxietymanagement #perfectionism #traumaresponse #sharks #ecologicalimportance #mentalhealth #podcast

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

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#DopamineDetox #Stimulation #BrainHealth #Reading #Literacy #Empathy #ADHD #Focus #Gratitude #EveningRoutine #MediaConsumption #MentalHealth #Gambling #EmotionalManipulation

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

The Zero Dot Podcast is a product of ZeroDotMedia.

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Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

#change, #resilience, #stages of change, #mental health, #personal growth, #preparation, #action, #maintenance, #behavioral goals, #failure, #rewards, #tracking progress, #willpower, #ADHD

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

The Zero Dot Podcast is a product of ZeroDotMedia.

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Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

A note from Daniel: Terribly sorry about the heavy censorship during the non-Patreon versions of episodes 1-5. This was due to us being made aware of Youtube lifting their restrictions on swearing and vulgar language after these episodes had been recorded and edited. As of Episode 6, this will not be the case! Thanks for being awesome!

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

The Zero Dot Podcast is a product of ZeroDotMedia.

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Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

#gaming  #education  #videogames #videogamemusic #nintendo  #soundtracks  #goodnews #positivevibes  #dreams  #community  #cinema  #purpose  #values  #happiness  #personalgrowth #storytelling  #connection  #authenticity #adhd  #selfdiscovery  #podcasting  #achievements  #artist  #quitting

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

A note from Daniel: Terribly sorry about the heavy censorship during the non-Patreon versions of episodes 1-5. This was due to us being made aware of Youtube lifting their restrictions on swearing and vulgar language after these episodes had been recorded and edited. As of Episode 6, this will not be the case! Thanks for being awesome!

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

The Zero Dot Podcast is a product of ZeroDotMedia.

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia

You can find us on the following socials:
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Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

#optimism  #mentalhealth #gaming  #toxicpositivity  #emotional  #remakes  #nostalgia  #anxiety  #gratitude  #happiness  #healing  #workplace  #action  #community  #connection

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

A note from Daniel: Terribly sorry about the heavy censorship during the non-Patreon versions of episodes 1-5. This was due to us being made aware of Youtube lifting their restrictions on swearing and vulgar language after these episodes had been recorded and edited. As of Episode 6, this will not be the case! Thanks for being awesome!

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

The Zero Dot Podcast is a product of ZeroDotMedia.

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia

You can find us on the following socials:
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Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

#empathy  #workplace #nintendo #gaming  #emotional  #manipulation  #compassion  #mentalhealth #communication #challenges  #hyperfixation  #darktriad #vulnerability #rage #humor

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

A note from Daniel: Terribly sorry about the heavy censorship during the non-Patreon versions of episodes 1-5. This was due to us being made aware of Youtube lifting their restrictions on swearing and vulgar language after these episodes had been recorded and edited. As of Episode 6, this will not be the case! Thanks for being awesome!

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

The Zero Dot Podcast is a product of ZeroDotMedia.

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia

You can find us on the following socials:
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You can also find this podcast anywhere podcasts are provided. Just search for The Zero Dot Podcast on the service of your choice!

Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

#clinteastwood #askingforhelp #help  #globalissues  #positivevibes  #news  #socialmedia  #motivation  #empowerment #gaming  #vulnerability  #community  #leadership  #mentalhealth #personalgrowth  #podcast  #authenticity  #vulnerability  #creativity  #toxicpositivity #impostersyndrome

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

A note from Daniel: Terribly sorry about the heavy censorship during the non-Patreon versions of episodes 1-5. This was due to us being made aware of Youtube lifting their restrictions on swearing and vulgar language after these episodes had been recorded and edited. As of Episode 6, this will not be the case! Thanks for being awesome!

The Zero Dot Podcast is:
Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.social
John | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.social
Daniel | https://bsky.app/profile/doublecross.uk

The Zero Dot Podcast is a product of ZeroDotMedia.

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia

You can find us on the following socials:
BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.social
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You can also find this podcast anywhere podcasts are provided. Just search for The Zero Dot Podcast on the service of your choice!

Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

At least we can say we had fun along the way. ;)

• Tipsy
• Theresa Cipressi
• Rags
• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant