Posts by James Newcomb

In our modern world of endless content creation, few mediums have captured the hearts and minds of audiences quite like podcasts. With an ever-growing library of topics and styles, podcasts have become a cultural phenomenon, connecting creators and listeners from all walks of life. Yet, in the vast array of podcasts, only a select few…

I think we can all agree that the year 2020 was a challenging year for just about everyone on the planet. In addition to the hardships brought upon us by the so-called pandemic, my wife Sana and I found ourselves in the midst of an unexpected and frustrating ordeal. Our objective was simple: Get our…

Recently I interviewed the wonderful trumpeter and human being Phil Snedecor, and have shared it on multiple platforms I own, notably the Trumpet Dynamics podcast, This Is What We C.R.A.V.E. podcast, and recently the Broke v. Busy podcast. Phil is a successful Independent Publisher and Performing Artist in his own right, having recently published a…

I’ve talked quite a bit about AI and its proper role in creating content. Of course there’s the concern that people will just be lazy in having ChatGPT do their thinking for them, or worse never learn vital communications skills which can only be mastered through intensive practice over the course of a long period…

I was getting ready to watch the men’s Wimbledon final yesterday, and was asking myself, “Why do I love to watch this game?” I’m a sports fan, and always have been, but for some reason have always been enamored with tennis more than any other sport. And with no disrespect to any of the tremendous…

One of the few remaining memories from my time in the U.S. Army is one of my bandmasters saying the phrase, “Semper Gumby!” in response to some quickly changing circumstances with our unit. Army bands have two seasons: busy, and not busy. The not busy times are, well, not at all busy. And the busy…

I’ve been keeping a watchful eye on all these developments related to AI, as has everyone else in the digital publishing industry. There are definite uncertainties regarding AI, but it is intriguing isn’t it? Earlier this year I published a couple of podcasts about my thoughts on how AI should be utilized. Essentially my opinion…

The notion of AI, specifically ChatGPT, taking over the world is highly unlikely and more aligned with science fiction scenarios than reality. While AI has made significant advancements in recent years, it’s crucial to understand the limitations and current state of the technology. ChatGPT, like other AI models, operates within the boundaries of its programming…

Attention Virginia Beach residents: Stay off the sidewalks. Sana is now an officially licensed driver in the United States! Yes, Sana took her driver’s test yesterday and passed – but not without a bit of controversy surrounding the proceedings. You see, Sana is 42 years old. She learned to drive in Bangkok, Thailand. The streets…

In a podcast I was editing this week, the guest made a statement that really stood out to me. While I don’t recall the exact wording, it was something along the lines of “get comfortable with the uncomfortable.” If I recall correctly, the person was referring to something along the lines of embracing that last…