Episodes 150
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (8)
Since May 2017
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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We're trying to learn more about videography, podcasting, and learning. We'll try to share the good stuff.

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Steph Curry - "Shot Ready" book notes

Nov 20, 2025 34m

YouTube: https://youtu.be/8NmU-JIg8ZsBook notes on "Shot Ready" by Steph Curry00:00 Introduction: The Grind of the NBA Season00:20 Steph Curry's New Book: Shot Ready00:43 Growing Up in the Air Canada…

"Tiny Experiments": a 1-1-1-1-1 pact

Apr 06, 2025 13m

Microwaving another bag of broccoliThat was the 1 habit I wanted to work on.The rest of the 1-1-1-1-1 pact* 1 habit* 10 pages* 100 reps* 1000 words* 10000 steps Which adds up to 11,111 and maps to*…

138: "Feel Good Productivity" by Ali Abdaal

Feb 19, 2024 28m

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137 - h woo, Fourth Wing, Shogun, Feel Good Productivity, Predator

Jan 07, 2024 37m

A content diet review to start the new year. Aiming for weekly but we’ll see! Trying to get back into podcasting by focusing on audio-only. Also check out my latest Shorts.(1) Journey to Michelin…

136: NBA x "Same as Ever" by Morgan Housel

Nov 27, 2023 25m

Sharing some takeaways from “Same as Ever” by Morgan Housel and how they connect to the NBA from a casual watcher.* Best Story Wins: MVP narratives* Wild Numbers: Why watch games when you can watch…

135: Creativity tips (from an aspiring demon)

Sep 16, 2023 22m

I moved all the episodes and the feed to Substack! We’ll see how this goes.On this week’s episode, I recorded in the car and tried to come up with some creativity takeaways from “Demon 79”* No one…

134: How the midwit meme explains everything (and other lessons from podcasts) | George Mack, Kevin Kelly, Cal Newport, Ryen Russillo, Alex Hormozi

Sep 14, 2023 22m

Notes on the podcasts I listened to recently Not Investment Advice: "George Mack: Ignored Ideas, Creativity Hacks, Game Psychology, US vs. UK & Finding The Right Metrics" David Perell: "Kevin…

133: Creativity x NYC (Or: My coffee/gym/dinner in different apartments)

Sep 01, 2023 35m

I talk about my coffee/gym/dinner routines when living in 3 different apartments in New York. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus…

132: "Stolen Focus"

Aug 28, 2023 35m

Book notes on "Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention" by Johann Hari This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit…

131: MMA x Creativity (Mental Model Arts)

Aug 27, 2023 17m

Applying MMA concepts to creativity This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit activerecall.substack.com

130: The Bear, David Chang (and lessons from "Eat a Peach")

Aug 22, 2023 15m

Lessons from David Chang's book "Eat a Peach" shoved through the lens of "The Bear" This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,…

129: "The Last Action Heroes"

Jul 10, 2023 27m

Book notes for "The Last Action Heroes" by Nick de Semlyen This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit…

HtbaC #5: Avoid "I'll do anything for you" (fight for the job x work work work)

Jun 10, 2023 12m

Let’s see… here’s an automated summary:Rule number five in becoming a chef is to fight for the job you want and aim for a kitchen that pushes you beyond your skills and comfort zone. When going for…

HtbaC #4: See mastery in the world (with the internet)

May 29, 2023 8m

Broaden your horizons: Travel the world physically and digitally, absorb the diverse cultures, cuisines, art, history, and languages. Immerse yourself in experiences and use those to fuel your…

How to be a Creator #3: Recognize the intersections

May 21, 2023 8m

Shout out ChatGPT for this summary:In this recording, I share my thoughts on the importance of intersections and imitation in creativity. Drawing from David Chang's "Eat a Peach" and Jerry Saltz's…

How to be a Creator #2: Do what everyone else is doing. Do what everyone else isn't doing.

May 18, 2023 12m

FIRST: THANK YOU to prior subscribers. I understand if you unsubscribe because I haven’t sent anything in like years and now will be emailing more frequently. (Or for like 4 days straight before…

How to be a Creator #1: Start finding your voice

May 17, 2023 15m

Trying to find a format that I can keep up.Here’s the—I know, I know—ChatGPT summary of what I just recorded:The user talks about starting a daily 10-minute podcast, inspired by David Chang's book…

128: "Interviews with the Masters" - Paul Graham chapter

Apr 22, 2023 20m

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129: "Make Something Wonderful" - Steve Jobs Archive

Apr 22, 2023 30m

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127: "Physical: 100" (and we're BACK)

Feb 27, 2023 26m

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