Podcast – Not a Real Job

Chris, Joel, Steve, and Leah all gather in a London pub to bring you this live podcast! British debates, the difficulties of working overseas, and even Apple all get their time in the spotlight in this crazy episode. Quotes Talking Points It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia @NARJcast In an attempt to be more Twitterly here are some screens showing the processes used to edit the show! pic.twitter.com/al5I3Y87Q1 — Stephen SF Garvey (@ssfgarvey) April 6, 2015 You can see Stephen's whole series of tweets about his audio process here. Gear Picks Pattern Recognition by William Gibson Motorola Micro USB Female to Mini USB Male Adapter Converter A Slip of the Keyboard: Collected Nonfiction by Terry Pratchett Thug Kitchen cookbook Listen Find us on:  iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  YouTube  •  Twitter

Joel went to an Apple store, so you know that means more Apple discussion and predictions in this week's episode! The future is a bafflingly magical place - from touchpad feedback to fastfood ordering. Quotes Talking Points Apple's Haptic Tech Makes Way for Tomorrow's Touchable UIs Accidental Touch Podcast Gear Picks WD My Book 4 TB USB 3.0 Hard Drive with Backup Nature Made Melatonin + with 200 Mg L-theanine, 60 Count Listen Find us on:  iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  YouTube  •  Twitter

Despite Joel's lack of hope and excitement, this week's episode is full of NARJwisdom about how using Facebook doesn't make you a great marketer. We also discuss the idea of "digital marketing strategy" and how, really, marketing online shouldn't be so different from traditional marketing. Quotes Talking Points Dave Trott's talk on Predatory Thinking for Copywriters Gear Picks Brother EH-L2270DW Refurbished Wireless Monochrome Laser Printer Predatory Thinking: A Masterclass in Out-Thinking the Competition by Dave Trott Listen Find us on:  iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  YouTube  •  Twitter

This week, Chris' own difficulties on getting his travel app project ready have spurred a discussion about the importance of the last 10% of any project, and how in reality it's more like the last 50%. America, as always, gets its time in the spotlight this week too. And if you live in London or know it pretty well, don't forget to suggest us some pubs to go to! Quotes Talking Points Binpress Chris on the Binpress podcast Gear Picks Plantronics M50 Wireless and Hands-Free Bluetooth Headset Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader by Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli Listen Find us on:  iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  YouTube  •  Twitter

Travel plans, travel apps, and antipodes discussion all combine to make this the most international episode yet. Joel also gives a brief status update on Scolding the Winds.  Quotes Talking Points Tim Schafer provokes GamerGate rage Touchnote Gear Picks SodaStream Fountain Jet Home Soda Maker Starter Kit Sennheiser CX 300 II Precision Enhanced Bass Earbuds Listen Find us on:  iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  YouTube  •  Twitter

Chris' first week in Barcelona isn't being kind to his internet needs. Joel slid down a mountain with some sticks strapped to his feet. We also discussed how to manage expectations and how not to find yourself with an impossible deadline. Quotes Talking Points No talking points this week! Gear Picks Soap, Sex, and Cigarettes: A Cultural History of American Advertising by Julian Sivulka GigSky Unlocked GSM Global Data Mini/Micro SIM Card Listen Find us on:  iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  YouTube  •  Twitter

This episode is about nothing. Literally nothing happened. Okay, that's not entirely true. Joel got drunk and we talked about podcasts reviewing podcasts, Barcelona, and feminism. Quotes Talking Points Pod on Pod #47: Pod on Pod on Productivity Podcasts TLDR #46 Neat Ice Kit Gear Picks Sperry Top-Sider Men's Authentic Original Boat Shoe Whynter IMC-270MS Compact Ice Maker, 27-Pound, Metallic Silver Listen Find us on:  iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  YouTube  •  Twitter

With Chris' move to Barcelona looming, we take the episode to talk about travel plans, the internet, and time zones. Specifically we discuss how you can actually use a variance in time zones in your work team to your advantage. Don't forget to wish Chris a good trip! Quotes Talking Points Fancy Hands Gear Picks Joby GripTight GorillaPod Stand Scientific Advertising by Claude C. Hopkins Listen Find us on:  iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  YouTube  •  Twitter

Chris is not dying! He's just selling his some of his stuff. Joel's sick though so make sure to wish him well. This week we answered a question though! We dispensed advice on wedding photography marketing and how you can use advice you might not think is applicable for your given situation. Quotes Talking Points MKM Photography MailChimp Canva.com Chantal Routhier Photography - Joel's wedding photographer Gear Picks Icebreaker Men's Merino Wool Socks Remember Those Great Volkswagen Ads? Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind by Al Ries, Jack Trout Listen Find us on:  iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  YouTube  •  Twitter

To make up for the 'goofs and giggles' of last week's episode, this week we're taking a trip down memory lane to episode 17! Way back then, Chris and Joel discussed Twitter and Facebook advertisements and their effectiveness. Even months later, the advice is still sound on who should use Twitter ads and when. Quotes Talking Points Twitter's Ads Services Gear Picks Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets and Philosophers by Leonard Koren Gold Platted Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Cable 15" Listen Find us on:  iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  YouTube  •  Twitter

This week's episode spans a wide range of topics - Canadian advertisements, Squarespace, and Spain, just to name a few. With Joel doing so much travel lately and Chris getting ready to undertake his own travel, it's time for some sillier episodes! Quotes Talking Points "A Part of Our Heritage" YouTube Playlist Squarespace Gear Picks NEEWER iPhone 5 Lens Kit VIZIO 50" Smart LED HDTV Listen Find us on:  iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  YouTube  •  Twitter

Chris finally got over being sick! Joel has some travel coming up for work so we discuss why taking the time to meet with clients face-to-face can be good. We also tackle how to deal with the inevitable after-meeting drinks and shenanigans you might find yourself in while on a business trip. Quotes Talking Points How to increase traffic from social media and content marketing on Joel's blog Gear Picks Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind by Al Ries and Jack Trout Belkin 3-Feet Micro USB Cable with Lightning Connector Adapter Listen Find us on:  iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  YouTube  •  Twitter  

Amidst sickness and Drynuary, Chris and Joel give some advice on financials and whether you should "tighten the belt". Surprisingly, Joel says to look to video games for the answer! Quotes Talking Points Benjamin Ahr Harrison's Shoot the Moon  Gear Picks Blue Yeti USB Microphone SMSL Class T Amp Integrated Tripath Stereo Amplifier Listen Find us on:  iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  YouTube  •  Twitter

This week's big topic of discussion is podcasting! Joel is planning to start a new music podcast so Joel and Chris give some advice on pitfalls to avoid while scheming your own podcast. The future plans of NARJ itself also get discussed since it's officially the new year now. We'd love to know what kinds of things you'd like to see from us at NARJ in 2015, so let us know! Quotes Talking Points Our "How to Podcast" Episode Gear Picks How Star Wars Conquered the Universe: The Past, Present, and Future of a Multibillion Dollar Franchise by Chris Taylor TP-Link Router Listen Find us on:  iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  YouTube  •  Twitter

2015 is mere hours away! As is tradition at this time of year, we discussed some of our own resolutions for the new year. We also laid out a few resolutions that we think might be beneficial for you this year! Let us know what you think and we'll see you next year! Quotes Talking Points FancyHands Gear Picks Leviton T5632-T USB Outlet The Sense of Style: The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century by Steven Pinker Listen Find us on:  iTunes  •  Stitcher  •  YouTube  •  Twitter