Podcast – Not a Real Job

It’s been a good run, but we need a bit of a break. In Episode 117, Chris announces a hiatus for NARJ, so he and Joel can focus on building Firsthand and the upcoming holiday season. We’ll be back with new episodes (and some exciting changes to the show) in 2016. Talking Points Hiatus is […]

Chris, Joel, and Leah take to the mic to discuss some important topics like the weather. They also return to some of the core foundations of the show: hobbies and jobbies. Quotes Talking Points Firsthand Gear Picks Lasko 754200 Ceramic Heater with Adjustable Thermostat Marcato Atlas Wellness Pasta Maker Listen Find us on:  iTunes  • […]

Chris has returned from his many travels abroad and has conquered the butt disease. To celebrate, he and Joel had a very organized meeting about Firsthand marketing and then discussed the new Apple products. Quotes Talking Points Firsthand’s Travelpro luggage giveaway Gear Picks Nest Protect Monoprice Ultra Slim High Speed HDMI Cable Listen Find us […]

Where in the world is Chris Van Patten? Joel and Leah aren’t sure so they’ve taken the time to have a quick chat about travel and travel hacks. Quotes Talking Points BuzzFeed – 28 Brilliant Travel Hacks You Need to Know for Summer Vacations Firsthand – Travelpro Luggage Set Giveaway Firsthand Instagram Gear Picks Flight […]

Chris is nearly at cellphone-losing beer limits and with all the travel going on lately there’s not much to talk about. Joel gets some Halloween advice and an education on Minions. Quotes Talking Points Lumi CafePress Gear Picks Nest Thermostat, 3rd Generation Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie Listen Find us on:  iTunes […]

Chris and Joel are back to discussing their app, Firsthand, and their marketing plans. Who is the audience? What social networks will they focus on? These are all important questions every online business should consider! Quotes Talking Points Firsthand Site HARO – Help A Reporter Out Summary of Peter Shankman’s talk on press releases and […]

After taking a week off from podcasting, this week Chris and Joel talk about all the traveling they’ve been doing lately — both the good and the bad. They also dish out some great travel advice for air travel! Also, a belated Happy Birthday to superfan Oz! Quotes Talking Points Lounge Buddy app Gear Picks […]

As you listen to this, Chris is probably in Tokyo, with no plans. Joel may or may not be in Miami. While they’re off globe trotting, you can listen to them discuss iOS 9, life saving, and Halifax. Quotes Talking Points iOS 9 Information Gear Picks StarTech Micro USB to Lightning Connector Adapter Belkin 5-Outlet […]

It’s time for a live update from Joel and Leah’s honeymoon in California! They dish out some honeymooning and rental car advice as well as talk about Dan Harmon. Quotes Talking Points Harmontown #163: NeuroTitties Gear Picks FujiFilm Instax 300 Wide Camera Cole Hann Women’s Loafers TOMs Black on Black Slip-Ons Listen Find us on: […]

Joel is away on his much-delayed honeymoon! Chris takes this week to record a short solo episode going into detail about the development of their app, Firsthand. Quotes Talking Points Lucas Cherkewski Firsthand site Firsthand is giving away a set of Travelpro luggage! Gear Picks GYMLE Ultrathin Portable USB External Battery Listen Find us on: […]

We know you love podcast segments, so in this episode we’ve got a whole bunch! Cat Talk, Browser Talk, Weather Talk, and Firsthand Talk! As usual, we also have Gear Picks Talk too. Quotes Talking Points Lynx text-based browser Firsthand Gear Picks Damn Good Advice (For People With Talent!): How to Unleash Your Creative Potential […]

Joel saw a crucial rugby match that truly left an impact on his soul. Chris is getting ready for an extended travel through Asian. But the main topic of this episode is a recent ad for Firsthand that aired in the most recent Reconcilable Differences podcast and how it has or could impact Firsthand. Quotes […]

Joel’s microphone has gone missing! But the show must go on, so Chris and Joel talk some more about Firsthand – specifically about partnerships and marketing. They even answer a question! A real live question from a real live listener. Quotes Talking Points Firsthand site Firsthand Twitter Gear Picks One Plus One Equals Three: A […]

Joel is busy moving into his new house, so Chris opts to re-share Episode 43, an episode where we talked about effective marketing for eCommerce and proposal writing. Chris also got a new kitty named Milo! Here is a picture: I woke up to this sight today. A photo posted by Chris Van Patten (@cvnpttn) […]

Continuing the discussion on their new app, Firsthand, Chris and Joel this week talk about marketing. How do they plan to market Firsthand in light of their NARJcast marketing attempts? Joel and Chris are changing things up and won’t be your typical Silicon Valley startup. Quotes Talking Points Apple Watch Firsthand Gear Picks The Children […]