Everything Everywhere (Everything Everywhere) - Questions and Answers: Volume 28 | Everything Everywhere Daily
The episode begins with a discussion about the control over ads in the podcast, explaining the difference between host-read and programmatic ads. The host has control over the former but not the latter. The conversation then shifts to the host's method of storing travel photos and podcast episodes, highlighting a multi-layered backup approach using both local and cloud storage. The host uses a Shure SM7B microphone for recording and GarageBand for editing, emphasizing simplicity and cost-effectiveness.
Further questions address the host's interest in various topics, revealing that episodes are only made on subjects of interest. The host shares experiences of abandoning topics due to lack of interest or complexity but revisits them later. Travel experiences in India and the concept of a secret menu in Chinese restaurants are also discussed. The host explains the impracticality of a metric calendar due to natural time units and the lack of benefit in changing the current system. The episode concludes with insights into UNESCO World Heritage Sites, noting that while some are well-known, many are hidden gems worth visiting.
Key Points:
- Host-read ads are controlled by the host, while programmatic ads are not.
- Photos and podcast episodes are backed up using local RAID arrays and cloud services like Backblaze.
- The host uses a Shure SM7B microphone and GarageBand for recording and editing, focusing on simplicity.
- Topics for episodes are chosen based on interest, and some are revisited after initial abandonment.
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites include both famous and obscure locations, with most being worth visiting.
Details:
1. 🌍 March Madness & Celebrations
- March hosts a variety of celebrations, including basketball events, Irish cultural festivities, and mathematical recognition through Pi Day.
- During March, the Northern Hemisphere experiences the Equinox, leading to longer days than nights, while the Southern Hemisphere experiences the opposite.
- The month presents an opportunity to balance various themes, including sports, culture, mathematics, and nature.
- March also features a blend of questions and answers, encouraging engagement and curiosity throughout the month.
2. 🎧 Introducing Exciting Podcasts
- The podcast is sponsored by Expedition Unknown and returns for another season with intriguing unsolved mysteries.
- In a notable episode, 900 manuscripts were discovered near the Dead Sea, representing the oldest known copies of the Old Testament, showcasing significant historical insights.
- The Dyatlov Pass incident of 1959, involving the mysterious death of a group of hikers, is explored, offering listeners a deep dive into this perplexing event.
- Host Josh Gates travels globally, unraveling history's unsolved mysteries such as searching for Jose Gaspar's treasure in Florida, which provides an exciting adventure narrative.
- Episodes also include tracing World War II pilot Gertrude Tomkins' flight path, adding a layer of historical investigation and intrigue.
- Josh Gates investigates the Griffin's final resting place, the first ship to explore the Great Lakes, highlighting maritime history and exploration.
3. 📱 Mint Mobile Savings
- Mint Mobile offers premium wireless plans starting at $15 per month.
- Plans include high-speed data, unlimited talk and text on the nation's largest 5G network.
- Customers can use their own phones and retain their existing phone numbers and contacts.
- The introductory offer includes 3 months of service for an upfront payment of $45, equivalent to $15 per month.
- After three months, customers can choose from full-price plan options; taxes and fees are additional.
4. 🗣️ Navigating Podcast Advertisements
4.1. Podcast Advertisement Control and Types
4.2. Impact of Ad Types on Listeners
5. 🎙️ Photo Backup & Podcasting Gear
5.1. Photo Backup Strategy
5.2. Podcasting Gear and Production
6. 🎨 Exploring Podcast Topics & Challenges
- The host intentionally avoids topics they don't enjoy, evident by the lack of episodes on insects except for a unique one on the 17-year cicada.
- Topics may be revisited if initial challenges are overcome, such as the episode on HH Holmes, which was revisited after discovering discrepancies in the story.
- Complex subjects like the Gang of Four are temporarily shelved due to difficulty in simplifying the narrative, but they are open to future reconsideration.
- Audience engagement plays a crucial role, with diverse listeners, such as one from Nigeria, achieving milestones in language learning, influencing the podcast's focus.
- Chinese restaurants often have a 'secret menu' in Chinese, offering authentic dishes not listed on the regular menu, reflecting cultural nuances that could inspire podcast content.
7. 🥢 Discovering Chinese Cuisine Secrets
7.1. Content Creation and Research Strategy
7.2. Travel Insights and Aspirations in India
7.3. Social Media Management and Strategy
8. 📅 Debating Calendar Systems
- Social media likes on platforms like Instagram and TikTok do not translate into podcast listeners, prompting a strategic shift away from these platforms to focus on podcast content creation.
- Creating podcast episodes is prioritized over social media content due to its greater perceived value in audience engagement.
- Genealogy research revealed a person is the 20th great-grandson of King Robert II of Scotland, highlighting the exponential increase in descendants over generations.
- Research into genealogy becomes difficult beyond the 17th century, especially in regions like Germany affected by historical conflicts such as the 30 Years War.
- The proposal for metric calendar systems faces significant challenges because natural time divisions (days, months, years) do not align with metric divisions.
- Natural units of time, such as months and days, are based on observable natural phenomena, unlike arbitrary metric units like meters and kilograms.
- Adopting a metric calendar would require a comprehensive overhaul of historical records and timekeeping devices without offering practical benefits.
9. 🗺️ Exploring UNESCO Heritage Sites
- Approximately 10% of UNESCO World Heritage Sites are well-known tourist attractions such as the pyramids, the Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Statue of Liberty, and Angkor.
- Entire cities like Venice, Paris, and Rome are designated as UNESCO sites.
- The remaining 90% of UNESCO sites are lesser-known and often not recognized by the general public, yet 90% of these are considered worth visiting.
- Most of the well-known attractions have already been listed, leading to newer UNESCO designations being more obscure.
10. 🎤 Engaging with Listeners
- The Facebook group has over 2,500 members, and the Discord server has almost 600 members, which are platforms for listener engagement.
- Listeners are encouraged to join these groups to participate in Q&A episodes.
- Listener feedback is actively solicited and can be featured on the show, as demonstrated by a listener's review being read and acknowledged during an episode.
- Listeners are provided with a direct avenue to influence content by leaving reviews or sending boosts, which may be read on-air.