Episodes

the new test: you'll own nothing and like it. [The Counter Hit #2]

S2E2 · August 5, 2026 · 02:09:40

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia So many things! AI is spits in the face of book preservation by destroying the books purchased for LLM media consumption; Son...

the first one. [The Counter Hit #1]

S2E1 · July 29, 2026 · 01:49:07

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia We've got a new show! The Counter Hit is the evolution of Zero Dot - a celebration of the human spirit + the boost we all nee...

The Pursuit of Enough [The Zero Dot Podcast #34]

S1E34 · July 15, 2026 · 01:50:38

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia Back by popular demand, Crystal occupies the guest seat once again as TZDP tackles "enough-ness" in a world demanding more of...

Sustainability Through Grief [The Zero Dot Podcast #33]

S1E33 · July 1, 2026 · 01:31:21

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia What does it mean to be sustainable as a human being? Sam discusses the loss of his mother and the healing necessary to keep ...

I'm SIGNIFICANT! w/ Crystal Kirk [The Zero Dot Podcast #32]

S1E32 · June 17, 2026 · 01:29:31

We're back, baby. This week's philosophical discussion of existence and importance is joined by the one and only Mrs. ScareQuotes, AKA Crystal Kirk! Sam and Crystal ponder significan...

Why So Serious? with Ryan "GodofGrunts" Whited [The Zero Dot Podcast #31]

S1E31 · May 27, 2026 · 01:18:49

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia When did we become so afraid of looking stupid as adults trying new things? This week, Sam dives into the topic with someone ...

Living Smaller Lives [The Zero Dot Podcast #30]

S1E30 · May 20, 2026 · 46:54

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia Air Pollution is down! Like, way way way down! That's the good news for Team Human! The (somethingsomething) other news is it...

Navigating Online Empathy with Robert Rostant & David Rivera [The Zero Dot Podcast #29]

S1E29 · May 13, 2026 · 01:23:28

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia Zero Dot is back in an audio only fashion - don't worry video viewers, the battle is lost but the war is far from over. ;) Th...

Simon's Infinite Game [The Zero Dot Podcast #28]

S1E28 · May 6, 2026 · 41:22

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia Wind powered energy and the case for creativity start this week's episode before Sam dives into the work of Simon Sinek. A se...

Trust With Robert Rostant [The Zero Dot Podcast #27]

S1E27 · April 29, 2026 · 01:34:52

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia WHERE IS JOHN??? While Sam is busy asking that question, a surprise guest swoops in to take the spotlight. Our very first Pat...

When "Self Help" Isn't Helpful [The Zero Dot Podcast#26]

S1E26 · April 22, 2026 · 51:04

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia In this week's episode, Sam and Daniel bust self help myths and provide reasonable answers to life's complicated problems - a...

Learning To Listen [The Zero Dot Podcast #25]

S1E25 · April 15, 2026 · 01:45:28

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia Everyone thinks they’re good at helping and coaching others. So much so, we give ourselves a good 'ol pat on the back, "job w...

Jag's Secret Sauce [The Zero Dot Podcast #24]

S1E24 · April 8, 2026 · 01:09:05

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia We went to SPACE! TSA is partially funded! What good news! Also, we dive into the beautiful historic art of John Atkinson Gri...

Modern Tools, Retro Mindset [The Zero Dot Podcast #23]

S1E23 · April 1, 2026 · 01:36:01

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia This week, John takes a break to fight battles in John-land while Sam and Daniel keep the good fight going for Team Human! Sa...

Alysa Liu and doing it for YOU [The Zero Dot Podcast #22]

S1E22 · March 25, 2026 · 50:35

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia Hedgehog alerts in cars, Chip shortages that harken back to the late 1980's, and the Winter Olympics all take center stage in...

Sam's Series of Unfortunate Events [The Zero Dot Podcast #21]

S1E21 · March 18, 2026 · 01:23:44

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia John gives us the wonders of community driven actions to cleanup some filth left alongside the road, Sam reminds us that TSA ...

Polishing Things With Purpose [The Zero Dot Podcast #20]

S1E20 · March 11, 2026 · 01:34:59

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia What happens when we remove every imperfection from a human-made thing? Is its polished veneer enough to grab our attention f...

The Laziness Lie [The Zero Dot Podcast #19]

S1E19 · March 4, 2026 · 01:21:40

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia In today's episode, John and Sam discuss the misconception of human laziness, the future of dental technology, and the import...

You have a cognitive bias. Everyone does. [The Zero Dot Podcast #18]

S1E18 · February 25, 2026 · 01:31:05

If you are reading this with two eyes or one eye or using an audio encoder to cite the words because you are an awesome person who doesn't let anything get in the way of reading, the...

The Empty Howl of a "Lone Wolf" [The Zero Dot Podcast #17]

S1E17 · February 18, 2026 · 01:41:22

You know that cool book/movie/game/comic you like where the one guy/gal saves the day while everyone else watches? You know the movie Die Hard? John McClane sure is a cool dude (poor...