Best DeviantArt Podcasts (2025)

"Sometimes I wonder if I have some sort of disorder." In 2012, I cut my hair, my mother gives birth, and I get pilled on anime for the first time. CW: emetophobia, 19:00 and 22:40.

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1. trees 26:40

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In 2011, I start a DeviantArt account, artfully avoid talking about my trauma, and try to learn how to draw trees.

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Ep. 52 - Sonic DeviantArt Fandom 1:38:38

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Kris and Sean are joined by Izzy AKAK PlentyBlush to talk Sonic OCs in the wild west days of DeviantArt, the importance of safe spaces for kids to practice creativity and the age old question of "are Sonic characters Furrys?" Follow the podcast on Bluesky: @SonicPod Kris' Bluesky: @Krisdobbinsart Sean's Bluesky: @Sean8UrSon…

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Emma Keith (National Theatre) on NT Live, remote audiences, experimentation, learning, thinking about value, leadership, and the importance of pilots 56:27

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A great chat with the National Theatre's outgoing Managing Director - Digital, Emma Keith. We talked about how digital practice has developed at the NT and how that differs from other performing arts organisations. The history of the NT Live programme, and the importance of pilots and testing ideas. The hidden value of digital infrastructure, remot…

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Beks Leary (National Gallery) on the challenges & opportunities of working in larger vs smaller teams, different ways of thinking about audiences, and the value of building meaningful relationships with ... 31:35

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A chat with Beks Leary, Senior Social Media and Content Lead at the National Gallery in London. We talked about Beks's career, which has encompassed working at a diverse range of organisations including the Bush Theatre, BBC, and National Theatre before Beks's current role at the National Gallery. Beks explained the opportunities and challenges tha…

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Mike Keating (Art Fund) on the collaborative development of AI policy, balancing the priorities of being both a membership and sector support organisation, and the impact of COVID on Art Fund's digital ... 35:44

4M ago35:44

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A conversation with Art Fund's Associate Director of Digital Experience, Mike Keating. Most of our chat focused on Mike's relatively recent work in developing Art Fund's first AI policy. The collaborative, open, and pragmatic approach that Mike and colleagues took to this work feels like a useful model that other cultural organisations could borrow…

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Ep. 51 - Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (2024 Film) 1:09:24

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Sean and Kris give their thoughts on the third Sonic Movie in a timely manner (just in time for the digital release). PRE-ORDER THE B COVER FOR IDW SONIC #78! Follow the podcast on Bluesky: @SonicPod Kris' Bluesky: @Krisdobbinsart Sean's Bluesky: @Sean8UrSon

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SPECIAL STAGE 7 - Kris' Big Fat Announcement 27:01

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Kris has a big announcement and Sean gets stupid PRE-ORDER THE B COVER FOR IDW SONIC #78! Follow the podcast on Bluesky: @SonicPod Kris' Bluesky: @Krisdobbinsart Sean's Bluesky: @Sean8UrSon

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Ep. 50 - Sonic X Shadow Generations 1:50:20

7M ago1:50:20

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Kris and Sean discuss Sonic X Shadow Generations and Sean offers the head of Knuckles to Kris for only $9.90 Follow the podcast on twitter/Bluesky: @SonicPod Kris: @KrisdobbinsArt (twitter and bsky) Sean's Bluesky: @Sean8UrSon

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Episode 58 - Clare Reddington (Watershed) on leadership, digital confidence, organisational culture, and embracing risk 43:58

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A conversation with Watershed CEO, Clare Reddington. Watershed is an independent cinema, cultural hub, and home of the creative technology community, Pervasive Media Studio. Clare was one of the keynote speakers at this year's Digital Works Conference and in our chat she expanded on some of the themes and ideas that were touched on in her keynote s…

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Episode 057 - Ash and Katie, Bytes #13 - on the state of social in 2024, an AI policy from the National Library of Scotland, and a story which highlights the delicate nature of the internet 14:33

9M ago14:33

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The thirteenth episode of Bytes, where Ash and Katie discuss 3 (or 4) things from the latest Digital Works Newsletter. In this episode we'll be discussing some of the links in the newsletter that went out on Sept 3rd. We talk about: Matt Stasoff on the State of Social in 2024 Rob Cawston on the National Library of Scotland's AI Statement Carly Ayre…

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SPECIAL STAGE 6 - Aug. 2024 News Catchup 1:27:00

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Kris and Sean catch up on some Sonic news, including the SONIC MOVIE 3 trailer!! Follow the podcast on twitter/Bluesky: @SonicPod Kris' Socials: @Krisdobbinsart Sean's Bluesky: @Sean8UrSon

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Episode 056 - Dr Martin Poulter (Khalili Foundation) on building bridges between cultural heritage and Wikipedia and the transformative potential of taking a more open approach to content and knowledge ... 44:14

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Dr. Martin Poulter is Wikimedian in Residence at the Khalili Foundation. We hear how Martin moved from being a dedicated volunteer Wikipedia contributor to a key advocate for the open content movement, harnessing Wikipedia’s potential to democratise access to cultural heritage and knowledge. Through his collaborations with organisations like the Bo…

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Episode 055 - Ash and Katie, Bytes #12 - the habits of innovative councils, Google's research on the consumption habits of Gen Z, and a good idea from Friends of the Earth 20:55

10M ago20:55

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The twelfth in our new series, Bytes, where Ash and Katie discuss 3 (or 4) things from the latest Digital Works Newsletter. In this episode we'll be discussing some of the links in the newsletter that went out on July 16th. We talk about: The 5 habits of innovative councils Business Insider on Google's research looking at Gen Z's consumption habits…

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Episode 054 - Ross Eustis (SFJAZZ) on growing digital programmes from scratch, finding new audiences, learning from other cultural organisations, and the role of digital in enhancing the in-person experience ... 44:49

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A conversation with SFJAZZ's Director of Digital, Ross Eustis. Since 2020 SFJAZZ have developed a comprehensive programme of content for their digital audiences. We look at how these programmes can expand audience reach and enhance engagement. Ross talks about how this digital work can complement in-person experiences, making performances more acce…

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Episode 053 - Ash & Katie, Bytes #11 - Patreon's CEO on the "Future of Creativity on the Web", the demise of Deviantart and what this tells us about the wider internet, and an analysis of a tweet about ... 15:25

11M ago15:25

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The eleventh in our new series, Bytes, where Ash and Katie discuss 3 (or 4) things from the latest Digital Works Newsletter. In this episode we'll be discussing some of the links in the newsletter that went out on May 30th. We talk about: Patreon CEO, Jack Conte's SXSW keynote "Death of the Follower & the Future of Creativity on the Web" A Slate ar…

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Ep. 49 - Sonic Advance Trilogy 1:34:00

12M ago1:34:00

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FrogletComics (@frogletcomics) join Sean and Kris to talk Sonic Advance, Cream's hot mom and all the cute designs/animation touches the Advance trilogy has to offer. Follow the podcast on twitter/Bluesky: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins (@Cdobbinsart everywhere else) Sean's Bluesky: @Sean8UrSon…

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Episode 052 - Kate Carter (Edinburgh International Festival) on experiments with the audience experience 43:33

12M ago43:33

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We sit down with the brilliant Kate Carter, Director of Audiences at the Edinburgh International Festival. Kate shares the experiments that EIF have been carrying out around their audience experience, particularly for classical concerts.By Digital Works

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Episode 051 - Ash & Katie, Bytes #10 - reflecting on key themes at this year's Digital Works Conference - asking the right questions, understanding audiences, focusing on accessibility, and learning from ... 22:01

1y ago22:01

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The tenth in our new series, Bytes, where Ash and Katie usually discuss 3 (or 4) things from the latest Digital Works Newsletter but in this episode are looking back at the first Digital Works Conference. Ash and Katie identify a few themes and takesaways that are applicable to all cultural organisations, regardless of size: Prioritising questions,…

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Ep. 48 - Headcanons & Fan Theories 1:47:43

1y ago1:47:43

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Mike Maynard (@Skullpiratemike) returns to talk Sonic fan theories and headcanons. Sonic has been in a coma this whole time. Follow the podcast on twitter/Bluesky: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Bluesky: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]

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Episode 050 - Adam Stoneman (Muse-Tech Ireland) on the implications for the cultural sector of emerging technologies and the need for robust critical engagement with the opportunities and challenges these ... 41:47

1y ago41:47

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A conversation with Adam Stoneman, founder of Ireland's Muse-Tech Working Group. Adam's career is a testament to the possibilities that can arise when cultural institutions embrace technology to democratise and enhance the museum experience. Last year the Muse-Tech Working Group, a cohort of Irish museum professionals, published Museum Technology: …

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Ep. 47 - Knuckles (2024) 1:48:52

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Kris and returning guest Kenneth Shepard (@shepardcdr) subject Sean to a tremendous amount of insane information — i.e. describe the events of Knuckles (2024) to him. Follow the podcast on twitter/Bluesky: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Bluesky: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]…

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Episode 049 - Ash & Katie, Bytes #9 - a conversation about digital media trends in 2024, museums joining the fediverse, attention metrics at the New York Times, and a creative use of AI 18:49

1y ago18:49

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The nineth in our new series, Bytes, where Ash and Katie discuss 3 (or 4) things from the latest Digital Works Newsletter. In this episode we'll be discussing some of the links in the newsletter that went out on April 15th. We talk about: Deloitte's 2024 Digital Media report Aaron Cope's blog post on how the SFO Museum is navigating the Fediverse W…

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Episode 048 - Dr Brett Ashley Crawford and Paul Hansen on their new book 'Raising the Curtain. Technology Success Stories from Performing Arts Leaders and Artists' 49:44

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A conversation with Dr Brett Ashley Crawford and Paul Hansen. Their new book (Raising the Curtain. Technology Success Stories from Performing Arts Leaders and Artists) looks at how performing arts organisations and artists are successfully using technology in a variety of different contexts. We talked about how the pandemic became a catalyst for in…

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Ep. 46 - Sonic the Hedgehog X IHOP 54:55

1y ago54:55

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Kris and Sean eat some pancakes. Follow the podcast on twitter/Bluesky: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Bluesky: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]

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Episode 047 - Ash, Bytes #8 - Hilary Knight, Seb Chan, and Aled John on looking forward to the Digital Works Conference 20:38

1y ago20:38

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I chatted with Hilary Knight, Seb Chan, and Aled John to hear a bit more about what they'll be talking about at this month's Digital Works Conference as well as what they're looking forward to. We looked at the potential of informal networking, discussing how tea break chats can lead to new ideas and fortify the cultural community. The lessons that…

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SPECIAL STAGE 5 - Olive Garden 36:23

1y ago36:23

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Kris and Sean received a gift card to Olive Garden from the American Government for [REDACTED] and shared the wealth with Chelsea Cruz (Insta: @artsncrabs) at a bad dinner with good company.

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Episode 046 - Michal Čudrnák (Slovak National Gallery) on building in-house teams, public-private partnerships, sector support, and the role digital can play in enhancing the in-person experience 39:32

1y ago39:32

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In this episode Ash chats to Michal Čudrnák Head of Digital Collections & Services at the Slovak National Gallery. We talk about the history of the gallery, and how the Digital team has grown and evolved over recent years. We talk about the interesting and somewhat unique role that the Slovak National Gallery plays in supporting the wider Slovak cu…

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Ep. 45 - Akira Toriyama 59:31

1y ago59:31

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Sean & Kris took some time to talk about the late great Akira Toriyama, an artist whose vast impact and influence included the world of Sonic the Hedgehog. Follow the podcast on twitter/Bluesky: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Bluesky: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]…

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Episode 045 - Ash & Katie, Bytes #7 - a conversation about advances and problems with AI, YouTube CEO's predictions for 2024, and shifts in how the web is monetised 20:27

1+ y ago20:27

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The seventh in our new series, Bytes, where Ash and Katie discuss 3 things from the latest Digital Works Newsletter. In this episode we'll be discussing some of the links in the newsletter that went out on February 26th. We talk about: The launch of OpenAI's new text-to-video product, Sora. The apparent meltdown that ChatGPT had last week, and the …

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It's Mobian Time - Part 6 1:25:27

1+ y ago1:25:27

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Kris and Sean continue their journey through Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog series in SPA's side-series: It's Mobian Time! Part 6 brings us through THE PENDERS ZONE as we go through the Brave New World/World Tour arc of the comics! Follow the podcast on twitter/Bluesky: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Bluesky: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music…

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Episode 044 - Samantha King (VIVE Arts) on the conditions required for good work to happen, the financial and operational realities of creating immersive experiences, and how artistic and technology teams ... 48:51

1+ y ago48:51

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A great conversation about immersive experiences with VIVE Arts' Head of Programme, Samantha King. We talked about a LOT including: the conditions required for new ways of thinking and working to take root; the importance of sharing knowledge and collaboration; the operational and financial realities of creating immersive work. We returned to a lon…

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Episode 043 - Ash & Katie, Bytes #6 - a conversation about platform ethics, highlighting the work of the National Gallery, and looking at the failed collab between Punchdrunk and Niantic 17:56

1+ y ago17:56

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The sixth in our new series, Bytes, where Ash and Katie discuss 3 things from the latest Digital Works Newsletter. In this episode we'll be discussing some of the links in the newsletter that went out on January 29th. We talk about: Hugh Wallace asking 'is it time to shake up your social media', the Association of Cultural Enterprises leaving X, an…

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Ep. 44 - Sonic Movie 3 Predictions w/ Ian Mutchler 1:34:35

1+ y ago1:34:35

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Ian Mutchler (@TheFantasticIan) returns to help Sean and Kris predict what the third Sonic movie will be like... And of course a week after they record, a bunch of news and casting drops for it, so they're not gonna be 100% accurate. Follow the podcast on Twitter and BlueSky: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins, BlueSky: @cdobbinsart Sean's B…

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Episode 042 - Stuart Buchanan (Sydney Opera House) on digital teams, international collaborations, reaching new audiences, experimentation, rights and IP, and artistic applications of AI 53:20

1+ y ago53:20

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We catch up with Sydney Opera House's Head of Screen, Stuart Buchanan. We talk about Stuart's new job title, how digital teams are structured at SOH, and the unhelpfully vague nature of the word 'digital'. Stuart shares how digital artistic programmes have enabled the Sydney Opera House to work with new artists, in new ways. The issues and challeng…

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Ep. 43 - Sonic Man 1:11:14

1+ y ago1:11:14

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Sean and Kris talk about Sonic Man and his acid-wash jeans. Follow the podcast on Twitter and BlueSky: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins, BlueSky: @cdobbinsart Sean's BlueSky: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]

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Episode 041 - Haydn Corrodus on unleashing Social Media's potential for cultural organisations, the value of story-telling, understanding your audience, and being thoughtful about how you're showing up ... 42:52

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Our last episode of 2023 is a conversation with Haydn Corrodus. Haydn is a social media and digital marketing consultant who was previously an Arts Council England Tech Champion as part of the Digital Culture Network Haydn brings rich insights into the fragmented and ever-evolving world of social media, and its potential for storytelling, connectin…

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Episode 040 - Bytes #5, Ash and Katie reflect on 2023 looking at declining attention spans, AI challenges, shifts in where users are spending their time online, and some attempts at predicting priorities ... 42:52

1+ y ago42:52

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In the last podcast episode of the year, Katie and Ash reflect on 2023 - picking a few of the most notable articles, podcasts, research reports, and new stories of the year. We discuss digital overload and the impact it's had on our attention spans. Exploring whether our cultural institutions could become havens of focus and relaxation in the blizz…

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Episode 039 - Dr Carrie Goucher on meeting culture, the role of psychological safety, advice on how to improve the effectiveness of your meetings, and building trust in teams 42:25

1+ y ago42:25

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A conversation with Dr Carrie Goucher. Carrie helps people transform meetings and meeting culture. She has redesigned how we meet for the collaborative era, crafting meetings that are honest, focused, supportive and energising. Carrie’s PhD created an evidence-based framework for what underpins meeting success (spoiler alert: it’s not having an age…

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Ep. 42 - Infinite 1:38:08

1+ y ago1:38:08

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Kris and Sean get infinitely chaotic in this episode about everyone's favorite Jackal, Infinite. Follow the podcast on Twitter and BlueSky: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins, BlueSky: @cdobbinsart Sean's BlueSky: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]

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Episode 038 - Ash & Katie, Bytes #4 - exploring 50 years of the internet, the ChatGPT store (and associated soap opera), the death of the social internet, and a polemic about SEO 23:17

1+ y ago23:17

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The fourth in our new series, Bytes, where Ash and Katie discuss 3 (actually 4) things from the latest Digital Works Newsletter. In this episode we'll be discussing some of the links in the newsletter that went out on November 10th. We talk about: Internet Artifacts This TechCrunch article "App Store for AI: OpenAI’s GPT Store lets you build (and m…

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SPECIAL STAGE 4 - Sonic News Catchup (Nov 2023) 1:13:07

1+ y ago1:13:07

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Kris and Sean catch up on some Sonic News and John Mulaney stops by with a chaos emerald! Follow the podcast on Twitter and BlueSky: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins, BlueSky: @cdobbinsart Sean's Twitter/BlueSky: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]

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Episode 037 - Zoe Williams (Vagina Museum) on crowdfunding, owning your niche, building a community, dealing with censorship, ignoring the trolls, and having a sense of humour 38:09

1+ y ago38:09

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A chat with Zoe Williams, the Head of Communications and Fundraising at the Vagina Museum in London. We discuss their successful recent crowdfunding campaign, we also explore how they've harnessed the power of digital platforms to reach a global audience, built a robust community online, and how they’ve carved out their niche in the digital sphere.…

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Ep. 41 - Sonic Forces 1:28:55

1+ y ago1:28:55

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Sean and Kris lose their minds talking about Sonic Forces. Also Classic Sonic is here for some reason, just kinda hanging out. Weird. Follow the podcast on Twitter and BlueSky: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins, BlueSky: @cdobbinsart Sean's Twitter/BlueSky: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created and provided by Rem Ropp/Qbomb]…

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Episode 036 - Ash & Katie, Bytes #3 - Exploring Twitter's transformation (/disintegration), Advances in AI, and the new Web Accessibility guidelines 17:11

1+ y ago17:11

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The third in our new series, Bytes, where Ash and Katie discuss 3 things from the latest Digital Works Newsletter. In this episode we'll be discussing some of the links in the newsletter that went out on October 20th. We talk about: "The Moral Case for No Longer Engaging With Elon Musk’s X" by Dave Lee ChatGPT can now see, hear, and speak The relea…

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Ep. 40 - Interview with Nathalie Fourdraine 2:04:56

1+ y ago2:04:56

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IDW Sonic artist Nathalie Fourdraine (@Loopyyylupe) joined us to talk about her history and love of Sonic, her work on Scrapnik island, old Sonic promotional material and everything in between! Follow the podcast on Twitter and BlueSky: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins, BlueSky: @cdobbinsart Sean's Twitter/BlueSky: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music…

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Episode 035 - Ash & Katie, Bytes #2 on the end of the Googleverse, using AI to mod games, and digital budgeting 16:11

1+ y ago16:11

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The second in our new series, Bytes, where Ash and Katie discuss 3 things from the latest Digital Works Newsletter. In this episode we'll be discussing some of the links in the newsletter that went out on September 22nd. We talk about: The End of the Googleverse - Ryan Broderick Skyrim Mod Uses AI to Give NPCs Memories - Marc Keever How to understa…

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Episode 034 - George Montagu (FT Strategies) on getting to 1 million digital subscribers, creating meaningful metrics, and working with NT at Home 38:19

1+ y ago38:19

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A conversation with George Montagu, Head of Insights at FT Strategies. FT Strategies is the consulting arm of the Financial Times. George and I talk about the shift from print to digital at the Financial Times and the related shift from ad to subscriber revenue, how leadership at the FT galvanised the entire organisation around a single goal (getti…

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It's Mobian Time - Part 5 1:55:53

1+ y ago1:55:53

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Kris and Sean continue their journey through Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog series in SPA's side-series: It's Mobian Time! Part 5 brings us to the end of "The Freedom Fight" arc and Geoffrey St. John is still stinking up the place! Follow the podcast on twitter: @SonicPod Christian's Twitter: @C_Dobbins Sean's Twitter: @Sean8UrSon [Intro music created…