Episodes

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

Episode 31 · May 27, 2026 · 01:18:49

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

Living Smaller Lives [The Zero Dot Podcast #30]

Episode 30 · May 20, 2026 · 46:54

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMediaAir 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]

Episode 29 · May 13, 2026 · 01:23:28

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

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

Episode 28 · May 6, 2026 · 41:22

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

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

Episode 27 · April 29, 2026 · 01:34:52

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

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

Episode 26 · April 22, 2026 · 51:04

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

Learning To Listen [The Zero Dot Podcast #25]

Episode 25 · April 15, 2026 · 01:45:28

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

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

Episode 24 · April 8, 2026 · 01:09:05

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

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

Episode 23 · April 1, 2026 · 01:36:01

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

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

Episode 22 · March 25, 2026 · 50:35

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMediaHedgehog 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]

Episode 21 · March 18, 2026 · 01:23:44

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

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

Episode 20 · March 11, 2026 · 01:34:59

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

The Laziness Lie [The Zero Dot Podcast #19]

Episode 19 · March 4, 2026 · 01:21:40

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

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

Episode 18 · 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]

Episode 17 · 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...

Beautiful Music On Broken Instruments 【 The Zero Dot Podcast #16 】

Episode 16 · February 11, 2026 · 01:18:31

In this week's episode, we discuss the power of EQ (that's just a fancy acronym for Emotional Intelligence) and how working on the craft of EQ elevates ourselves and our communities,...

Acting According To Your Values 【 The Zero Dot Podcast #15 】

Episode 15 · February 4, 2026 · 01:24:50

In this week's episode, we discuss cures for cancer (they have happened! Really!), resources to support those in Minnesota in an effort to melt the ICE (not the frosty kind), and a d...

The Honeymoon Phase Is Over...What Now? 【 The Zero Dot Podcast #14 】

Episode 14 · January 28, 2026 · 01:16:06

Honeymoons are great... but like all things, they must end. What to do when they reach their inevitable conclusion, how to manage it as a outsider looking-in, and knowing all this ha...

The Effects of Ghosting Someone | The Zero Dot Podcast #13

Episode 13 · January 21, 2026 · 01:10:05

In this episode, John and Sam discuss the spookiness of getting ghosted - from colleagues, family members, friends, and so on. What does it mean? What can you do about it? What if yo...

The Lenses of Leadership | The Zero Dot Podcast #12

Episode 3 · January 14, 2026 · 01:14:23

In this episode, John and Sam discuss two of the best reframes to be the best leader for your community, your employees, for yourself. Even seasoned "managers" get this wrong, so ado...