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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

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#podcast #Artemis #Nasa #Custody #Listening

• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• Aid
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

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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:
BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.social
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerodotmedia/

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

The Zero Dot Podcast is a product of ZeroDotMedia.

• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• Aid
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant

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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:
BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.social
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerodotmedia/

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The Zero Dot Podcast is a product of ZeroDotMedia.

#photography #TSA #film #modern #vintage #podcast #zerodot #lifelessons

• David Rivera
• GodofGrunts
• Aid
• JP
• William Kirk
• Robert Rostant