Best Daniel Jester Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 102: Bunny Stans 1:08:18

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We finished Mononoke! Any hang-ups we had about this show were alleviated by a very strong showing in these final episodes. Lots meaty themes and ideas to dig into, but also: haunted train!!!CW: Brief discussion of sexual assault and abortion

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440: Jason Stakeums (Tristan Bowling & Daniel Bridge-Gadd) 1:32:44

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Comedians Tristan Bowling and Daniel Bridge-Gadd join Shannon & Figs! They discuss Daniel's history as a D1 quarter back, Tristian making his girlfriend wait for sex, Shannon getting back into True Blood, and Figs threatens to cash in a coupon to get horny for Grok again all before diving into the stories including the time Daniel had a rough first…

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439: June Babies Birthday Show (Rob Youells & Brendan Sagalow) 2:00:43

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Comedian Brendan Sagalow and drummer Rob Youells join Shannon & Figs! They play another round of the hidden action drinking game where fans and producers picked secret actions, phrases or situations that would trigger the group to drink. They also played a grab bag of gifts for everyones birthday complete with a Yankee swap element, more truth or d…

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Episode 101: Cigarettes & Peanuts 1:24:31

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It's time to exorcise some evil spirits as we begin Mononoke! A show with tons of visual style, and a fun Agatha Christie-esque structure. We have a great time working to uncover the truth, reason, and form of this anime. CW: Abortion and Miscarriage Anime Discussed: Mononoke 1-6Next time: Mononoke 7-12Send us your questions! You can email us at un…

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438: Happy Birthday Figs (KP Burke) 1:19:40

19d ago1:19:40

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Comedian KP Burke joins Shannon & Figs! They discuss Mike's birthday and Sahnnon presents him with some special certificates to be used on the show, the finale of Handmaids tale leaving Shannon dissapointed, Shannon and KP discuss sleeping aid tips and more before diving into the stories including the time a large woman offered to introduce KP to n…

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437: Dirty Mud Butt (Tom McGuire) 1:25:41

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Comedian Tom McGuire joins Shannon & Figs! They discuss crazy drinking stories, Shannon being very into guys that scam scammers, the dangers of wearing flip flops, an argument over which is the better movie "Fall Guy" or "Free Guy" and more before diving into the stories including the time Tom got more than he bargained for when he ate from the bac…

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Episode 100: Ope, There Goes Gravity 1:22:42

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It's episode 100! To mark the occasion we've invited our friend Tyler back on the podcast to once again discuss Bleach, Naruto, and One Piece with us. Since this is episode 100 of the podcast, we jumped ahead to episode 100 of these three long running Shonen anime. Surely a big, significant number like 100 means all three are action packed, emotion…

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436: Grandmama San (Tubs) 1:36:17

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Plumber and host of "Workforce Titans" Tubs joins Shannon & Figs! They discuss the origin of his nickname, how getting it tattoed on him lead to his start in the plumbing business, whether or not Shannon would find her Mr. Right at a plumbing convention, they take a look at TLC's new show "Poly Family" and more before diving into the stories includ…

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Painting Over a Band-Aid 44:24

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Summary In this episode of the e-commerce content creation podcast, Daniel discusses the importance of studio audits and the physical layout of studios in enhancing workflow efficiency. He introduces the concept of workshops aimed at improving digital workflows and emphasizes the need for identifying quick wins within studio processes. The conversa…

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435: Every Tragedy (Sheri Ciprane) 1:11:11

1M ago1:11:11

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Comedian Sheri Ciprane joins Shannon & Figs! They discuss Sher going against doctors orders and doubling up on Ozempic to lose weight, a near fatal experience in a Home Depot parking lot, Love On The Spectrum and more before diving into the stories including the time Sheri lost a toy inside her partner only to find it days later, the time a date br…

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Authenticity and Consistency in the Attention Economy with Kelly G 34:44

1M ago34:44

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Summary In this episode of The E-commerce Content Creation Podcast, Daniel Jester and creative director/photo manager turned creative ops consultant Kelly Garthwait dive into a candid, exploratory conversation about authenticity in visual storytelling and the tensions introduced by AI and automation in creative roles. Their dialogue weaves through …

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434: Philly Barbie (Michael Turner & Josie Marcellino) 1:40:05

2M ago1:40:05

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Comedians Michael Turner & Josie Marcellino join Shannon & Figs! They discuss Shannon having a psychic premonition, the fallout from the mental breakdown episode Josie described in the last epiosde she was on, the woman in Philly who pooped on another motorists vehichle and more before fiving into the stories including the time Michael blew his cha…

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433: Young Guns Reunion (Robbie Goodwin) 1:29:34

2M ago1:29:34

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Comedian Robbie Goodwin joins Shannon & Figs! They discuss some faovrite Young Guns segments and impressions, the latest season of Love On The Spectrum, wether or not you could be in a relationship for a year without sex, the boys air their grievances, Tyler Fischer's latest drama with Fox News and The Comedy Mothership, whether or not Robbie can d…

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Episode 99: Mojito La Croix Bomb 1:28:03

2M ago1:28:03

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In this special (not actually special) Kotatsu after dark episode, we finish Scorching Ping Pong Girls! While it suffers from some unavoidable consequences of adaptation, we managed to have a fun time with this one. Though that doesn't stop us from making some unfair comparisons to Ping Pong the Animation. Anime Discussed: Scorching Ping Pong Girls…

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Are We A Media Company? 45:46

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Summary In this episode of the E-commerce Content Creation Podcast, host Daniel Jester discusses treating in-house studios as media companies. He emphasizes the need for organizational respect, investment in creative teams, and the complexity of media production processes. Daniel shares insights from recent workshops and highlights the challenges f…

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432: I'm Sorry 1:30:45

2M ago1:30:45

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Shannon & Figs got stood up by their guest who had to do something "political" so they decided to do a family episode! They discuss Figs making an apperance on NNFA and Shannon going on "The Burbs Bro's", Figs making his gums bleed with floss, the latest medical woes of Shannon's cats and why it may actually be time to start the foot cam, a recaqp …

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Never Bring Fish To The Studio with Brent Maynard 41:28

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Summary In this episode, Daniel Jester is joined by studio operations and photography manager Brent Maynard, who shares stories and insights from his unique experience managing photo studios for a major pet brand. Brent dives into the complexities of working with animal talent, from cats and dogs to guinea pigs, birds, and even cockroaches, and exp…

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431: Face Down Windows Up (Leah Lamarr) 1:28:57

2M ago1:28:57

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Comedian Leah Lamarr joins Shannon & Figs! They discuss the latest season of Black Mirror, Pop The Balloon making its way from YouTube to Netflix, Leah going to da club on a Wednesday night in New York and more before diving into the stories including the time Leah wore a hazmat suit to a hookup, how she met her husband, why chaos feels fun but isn…

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Episode 98: Fine, But I'm Not Learning Mahjong 1:34:41

2M ago1:34:41

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Given our history with ping pong anime, it was only a matter of time before we watched one of the only other ping pong related shows besides Ping Pong The Animation, Scorching Ping Pong Girls! Or as I like to call it, Flaming Ping Pong Girls cuz these girls sure are gay. Oh, and the ping pong is pretty cool too. Anime Discussed: Scorching Ping Pong…

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Another DAM Episode 45:20

2M ago45:20

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Summary In this episode of the E-commerce Content Creation Podcast, Daniel dives deep into the topic of Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems, exploring their importance yet lack of widespread adoption in the E-commerce space. He discusses the differences between cloud storage solutions and DAM systems, emphasizing the need for metadata, version c…

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430: Hardwired Mysticism (Sam Tripoli) 1:08:06

2M ago1:08:06

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Comedian Sam Tripoli joins Shannon & Figs! They discuss Sam's theories on P Diddy, why he may have wanted to get caught, Sam's idea for a reality show and more before diving into the stories including the time Sam got robbed during an orgy, double dating girls with Sebastian Maniscalco, getting beat up by a heckler while doing play by play into the…

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Revisiting the Case for 3D in e-comm 36:28

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Summary In this episode of the Ecommerce Content Creation Podcast, host Daniel Jester discusses the evolving landscape of e-commerce content creation, focusing on the integration of 3D modeling and AI technologies. He explores how these advancements can transform content production, enhance customer experiences, and contribute to sustainability eff…

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429 Whitney Goldberg (Alyssa Pettinato) 1:15:10

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Podcaster and Event Planner Alyssa Pettinato joins Shannon & Figs! They discuss Shannon missing out on Harrington and Alex’s wedding, Shannon having a White Lotusesque girls dinner, getting fed other wild GaS Digital shows in the algorithm and more before diving into the stories including the time Alyssa was "kidnapped" on a date with a guy who gro…

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Episode 97: Court Jester Isekai 1:11:47

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Last time, two of us foolishly held on to the hope that the second half of Dual would really lock in on some interesting ideas, themes, character arcs, etc., but one of us correctly predicted that nothing interesting would happen. Somehow they made a science fiction harem show that manages to miss the mark on both fronts. Join us as we air are grev…

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The ECCP Returns! Burnout, H&M, and The Job Hunt 55:19

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Summary In this episode of the eCommerce Content Creation Podcast, Daniel reflects on his personal and professional challenges over the past year, including feelings of burnout and uncertainty in the creative industry. He discusses the impact of these experiences on his work and the podcast, expressing gratitude for the support he has received from…

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428: June Babies (Rob Youells & Brendan Sagalow) 2:01:45

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Comedian Brendan Sagalow and drummer Rob Youells join Shannon & Figs! They played a hidden action drinking game where fans and producers picked secret actions, phrases or situations that would trigger the group to drink. They simaltanoiusly played "truth or dance" where they had to pick tough questions from a bucket and answer them or bust a move. …

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427: Rockem Sockem Marriage (JP McDade) 1:12:07

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Comedian JP McDade joins Shannon and Figs! They discuss the home stretch of this season of Severance, Figs war crime of a late night snack, the long awaited Temptation Island finale with Montoya coming face to face with his girlfriend, Shannon having an unexpected romantic dream and more before diving into the stories including the time JP hooked u…

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Episode 96: To Cry Or To C** 1:46:58

3M ago1:46:58

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Going in we knew Dual! would be an Evangelion inspired anime, but we did not know it would be a harem anime or that it was created by the Tenchi Muyo guy. However, it does have some interesting sci-fi ideas when it's not being a harem show. Here's hoping the ratio of those things works out in our favor by the end of the show...Anime Discussed: Dual…

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426: What Happens In Jamaica... 1:18:14

3M ago1:18:14

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Alex Scarlato, Ralph Sutton, G Mike and more join Shannon and Figs to discuss the GaS Digital Jamaica trip – the annual talent show, GaS Dig-Idol, Shannon's bad molly trip, the new podcast Who's In My Mouth coming soon, and so much more! Air Date: 03/04/25 Support our sponsors YoKratom.com - Click The Link To Get A $60 Kilo Today YoDelta.com - Use …

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425: Severed On Surge (Josie Marcellino) 1:38:37

4M ago1:38:37

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Comedian Josie Marcelino joins Shannon and Figs! Josie has a doozy of a story for this one that takes up all 3 segments, They discuss Josie's wild international vacation while going through a mental break, her shared kinship with Onijah Robinson, the toll it took on her relationship, the screaming match she got into with British airport security an…

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Episode 95: Medium Pulp Anime 1:31:36

4M ago1:31:36

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Our old friend Toh EnJoe has done it again. He made a show with some interesting ideas that got bogged down by BS pseudoscience and bad writing, but hey, at least Jet Jaguar, Godzilla, and Pero 2 are all here to give us something to enjoy. We're going to have to send this podcast back in time to prevent the Catastrophe of us watching it.Anime Discu…

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423: Toxoplasmosis (Alex Stein) 1:23:38

4M ago1:23:38

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Comedian and provacatour Alex Stein joins Shannon and Figs! They discuss alex causing havoc with the GaS bidet, ad companies tracking your eye movements to better sell to you, the origins of crazy cat ladies, Shannon discovering prison rodeos and more before diving into the stories including the time he was catfished by a woman who eventually keyed…

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Episode 94: Shin Jet Jaguar 1:43:58

4M ago1:43:58

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Hope you're read up on your Cryptochemistry and Algebraic Cosmology because we're covering the Toh EnJoe (he of the two worst Space Dandy episodes) written Godzilla S.P, a show with some cool kaiju and nonsense pseudo-science, but with way too many characters with little to do. None of that matters though because we're here for our boy Jet Jaguar. …

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422: Montoya's Revenge 1:23:52

4M ago1:23:52

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Shannon and Figs welcome you to a rare Family Episode! They discuss how long it's been since they've done an episode together, catch up on their favorite movies and TV shows before taking a deep dive into the most viral reality TV show moment in recent memory, Montoya from Temptation Island and an incredibly rough couple of weeks for his relationsh…

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Episode 93: Tradcath Scott Pilgrim 1:44:40

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It's time for another show and tell! We've got an interesting mix of older anime to talk about, from an iconic Ikuhara show from the 90s to two OVA from 1989 with very different tones. It's also our 4 year anniversary, so you know that means: time for each of us to attempt to put all of the anime we've watched over the last 4 years into ranked list…

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420: Tweaking On A Pole (Ben Staab) 1:04:20

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Comedian Ben Staab joins Shannon and Figs! They discuss Shannon getting the hookup for Teddy Swims tickets from Ralph, Shannon being way too confident in a bet over Sebastian Stan and Ben getting detained by the Philly police for climbing a pole and more before diving into the stories. Stories include a girl who was into spelunking and wanting to h…

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419: Jacob's Pickle (Robbie Goodwin, Jacob Williams & Gina Hyena) 1:08:43

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Comedians Jacob Williams and Gina Hyena join Shannon and special guest co-host Robbie Goodwin! They discuss how much their lives have changed since Jacob and Robbie were last on in 2019 and more before diving into the stories including the time Gina went on a first date that tried to get her to visit him in the hospital, Jacob's date playing NYT ga…

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Episode 92: Dramatic Crossroads 1:16:45

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We've reach the end of our time with Milky Holmes! Unfortunately for us the back half of this season is much more dense with plot that the first half, and features an unlikely (and unliked) side character become the final boss for reasons? Anyway, there's still enough trademark Milky Holmes stupidity for us to enjoy. Make sure to join us next time …

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Episode 91: Glizzy Kudasai 1:19:27

6M ago1:19:27

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If you thought season 1 was stupid, wait to you get a load of season 2! Join us as we delight in just how head-empty and nonsensical Milky Holmes season 2 gets. Anime Discussed: Milky Holmes Season 2 1-6Next time: Milky Holmes Season 2 7-12Send us your questions! You can email us at [email protected] or DM us on twitter @underthekotat…

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Flash Back: Swinging the Pendulum of Cost and Quality with Mark Stocker of The Very Group 33:10

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Summary Mark Stocker is Senior Creative Manager for The Very Group, a collection of high volume retail brands based in Liverpool England. Mark was a speaker at the Henry Stewart Photo Studios Ops Forum back in October of 2021 and we invited him on this episode to discuss how the proverbial pendulum needs to (and is!) swing away from the lowest cost…

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Flash Back: Unlearning Fear in the Face of Changing Technology 28:35

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Summary This is episode 64 of the e-commerce content creation podcast and Daniel is unpacking his terrible fear of changing technology with Conrad Sanderson. If there’s anyone who understands the relationship between change and fear, it’s probably Conrad, while he’s not a licensed therapist or anything, his career has spanned many changes in the te…

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Episode 90: I'm Downloading the ISO Right Now 53:17

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Merry Christmas! We're celebrating the holiday by watching two very dumb and fun special episodes of Milky Holmes including the Christmas Special! Not much too say about these, but we had fun celebrating the holidays with our favorite incompetent detectives! Anime Discussed: Milky Holmes Season 1 Special + Christmas Special!Next time: Milky Holmes …

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Flash Back: Building the Plane in the Air with Matthew Schulert 35:05

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Summary Matthew Schulert was lead photographer and one of the earliest studio team members at HauteLook, a flash sale site that Nordstrom bought in 2011. Matthew and Daniel talk about the the history of that studio as it grew from just 3 sets, to over 10 times that size across many iterations of studios throughout Southern California. Why is this e…

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The Flash Drive Files - Episode 6 with Linnea Bullion 55:30

6M ago55:30

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Takeaways Linnea's early exposure to photography came from her father's hobby and her own experiences with disposable cameras. She emphasizes the importance of personal work in developing her artistic style. Linnea discusses the challenges and advantages of shooting with digital versus film cameras. The use of grain in photography is highlighted as…

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Skateboarding, Photography, and Learning with Ryan Lusteg 33:38

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Summary In this episode of the E-commerce Content Creation Podcast, host Daniel Jester speaks with Ryan Lustig, a seasoned photographer who transitioned from skateboarder to professional photographer to studio leader. They discuss the evolution of photography careers, particularly in e-commerce, and how many photographers found their way into the i…

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Episode 89: Plot Essential Boob Jokes 1:18:20

7M ago1:18:20

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We've reached the end of the first season of Milky Holmes! Do the girls finally get their Toys back? Does the plot make any sense? Just how important are these boob jokes? Answers will be revealed!Anime Discussed: Milky Holmes 7-12Next time: Milky Holmes Season 1 Special + Christmas Special!Send us your questions! You can email us at underthekotats…

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Creating Community with Matt Ware 42:05

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Summary In this episode, Daniel Jester and Matt Ware discuss the evolving landscape of creativity within the eCommerce and photography industries. They explore the importance of community, the impact of the pandemic on social connections, and the necessity of fostering creativity in all aspects of work. The conversation highlights practical approac…

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The Flash Drive Files - Episode 5 with Matt Licari 1:01:21

7M ago1:01:21

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Takeaways Matt Licari identifies as a portrait photographer at heart. Celebrity photography often involves quick, high-pressure situations. Building a connection with subjects is crucial for capturing authentic moments. Technical preparation is essential for successful shoots with limited time. Finding creative expression within constraints can lea…

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Episode 88: Toys in the Attic 1:25:42

7M ago1:25:42

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We've convened to discuss one of the dumbest (non-derogatory) shows we've watched for the podcast: Milky Holmes. Despite being about a group of detectives, there's not a lot of mysteries being solved, but there is a lot of fun and dumb comedy, even if some of it has aged liked vinegar.Anime Discussed: Milky Holmes 1-6Next time: Milky Holmes 7-12Sen…

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Studio Economics 101 with Caleb Raynor 54:37

7M ago54:37

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Summary This week's episode features Caleb Raynor, taking us back to school for studio economics 101. We talk about the mechanics and metrics that determine the financial success of the photo studio and how you can learn to speak that language fluently when making the business case for more investment in your creative teams.…