The Misfit Heroes Podcast

This week, Chris does a deep dive on a social media account that is taking every social media app by storm. Ashley Ivy isn’t who she says she is, but is she even human? Chris tracks down the account across Tiktok, Instagram, and YouTube to verify what’s going on with the Ashley bot. Is she using AI to make comments, or is she a real user hiding behind the guise of a social media bot farm? Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

This week, Chris details the concept of batching, and it's how he creates thousands of pieces of content repeatedly, time and time again. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes Chapters ————————— 0:00 Intro 0:29 what is batching? 1:37 batching vs repurposing content 2:05 why you should batch content creation 3:19 how to batch content creation 3:38 answerthepublic.com and google keyword planner 4:18 how to find podcast guests using podmatch 4:39 the next step: filming 4:50 avoiding errors when filming using a clapboard 5:13 how batching turns you into a content factory 5:40 how to make big projects into smaller ones 6:53 batching for YouTube: thumbnails and titles 7:37 how to create YouTube thumbnail photos in batches 8:03 removing image backgrounds with remove.bg 8:20 how to remove the backgrounds from images for free using your iPhone 8:31 how to automate posting to social media using repurpose.io and ifttt app 9:00 closing thoughts 9:17 scientifically proving multitasking doesn’t work 9:55 outro, please subscribe!

Leonor Mattos is a corvid rehabilitator and social media influencer who grows areness about crows and her relationship with them. During the pandemic, she had a fascinating experience that changed her outlook on mental health when she started going for walks to clear her head. She kept meeting the same group of crows and decided to start feeding them. When they started following her and expected the daily routine, she then developed a bond with the corvids that has changed her outlook on life and led her to become a corvid rehabilitator, scientist, and speaker about the lives and stories of these birds. Leonor can be found online at https://linktr.ee/thecorvidcorner and https://www.tiktok.com/@thecorvidcorner?_t=8h6c1yReyKp&_r=1 Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

This week Chris details how to put your podcast RSS on tiktok in under 5 minutes. So many people are asking this question, and it doesn’t appear that anyone has figured out how to do it. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

Paul Bock is a former green beret and special forces operator, an author, and host of the warriors rising podcast. After discipling a young man through his family’s divorce, Paul started a tiktok account as Tiktoktheologic, where he teaches Bible studies and how scripture applies to modern issues through short videos and tiktok content. We discuss whether or not aliens are real, how ai affects the modern believer, why people are deconstructing their faith, and how Christians need to react to these issues through scripture. Paul can be found online at https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktoktheologic?_t=8gNIIYI1BJG&_r=1 and https://www.thewarriorsrising.com Paul’s book, “Onslaught of Ekklesia: A Christian Manifesto” can be found on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3PWcyaS Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

This week, Chris explores the new Adobe Premiere plugin Autopod, a new AI powered platform for video podcasts that automatically creates multi-cam style podcast videos with the touch of a button. This software is so simple to use, there’s literally no reason to pay someone to edit your video podcast any longer. It also features a social media clip creator for creating YouTube shorts, instagram reels, and tiktok videos from your podcast videos. This software is a game changer, and Chris gives an in depth tutorial that even a basic user can understand without any prior knowledge. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

Samson Vowles is a YouTuber who created the channel Delightful Design, which is a deep dive into the various artificial intelligence programs that seem to come out almost daily. His channel has amassed a large following, with over 53,400 subscribers and over 4 million views since its inception in 2018. We discuss the massive influx of new artificial intelligence programs, how programs like chatgpt are dramatically changing the employment landscape, how you can use apps like chatgpt, podcaster, and opus.pro to simplify content creation, and whether you should be afraid or embrace the upcoming AI wave. Samson’s channel can be found at https://youtube.com/@DelightfulDesign?si=1nuN1fnvv3wayMfu Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

Do you believe in miracles? If you’ve been looking for some sign of life out in the world, then this episode is for you. Dr. Craig Thayer is the author of the new book SAVED: One Trauma Surgeon's True Accounts of the Miracles in His Life. Craig Thayer’s destiny was mapped before he was even born. Saved is the story of a man who learned to see the sum of his parts and follow them like stepping stones throughout a miraculous life. Being put up for adoption at birth and finding his family at nine months was just the start of his unorthodox journey. Over the years, the adversity kept finding him… Craig battled a reading disorder that went undiagnosed until he was fifty-five years old. Despite that and numerous other challenges, the calling in his heart to become a surgeon grew louder and louder. It didn’t quiet when he suffered a twisted intestine, witnessed his adopted mother’s alcohol problem, grieved her death when he was just eighteen, healed from a skull fracture in college, agonized over his adopted father’s fight for his life, and struggled to find his self-esteem. The miracles that touched his life were his saving grace and shined a light on his purpose. The miracle of his apartment catching fire and the items left intact reflected the undeniable presence of one of his guardian spirits. The miracles on his mission trips to Haiti and Honduras taught him more about Heaven on Earth than anything he had ever experienced. The miracle of finding his natural family snapped a missing puzzle piece into place—fulfilling a lifelong longing. Even the lists of pranks he pulled in college reminded him of the miracles of the bonds of laughter. Craig’s intent in sharing his story is to give you hope, inspiration, a sense of belonging, and empathy and show you how similar a surgeon’s life is to yours. We are all more alike than we know. Buy Saved online at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YXq9mn Find out more about the Misfit Heroes Podcast online at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

This week on the podcast, we’re talking about which audio editing software is right for your podcast. We discuss tips from using AI, to softwares like Audacity, Adobe Audition, Hindenberg, ProTools, Auphonic, and Descript. The right editing software can make or break your podcast, so let’s dive in and figure out which is going to work the best for you. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

This week, Chris explains how video podcasters can achieve the highest quality audio and video in their recordings. Surprisingly, it doesn’t require extra equipment. The three services discussed are Zencastr, riverside.fm, and streamyard. This is a deep dive you won’t want to miss, and if you’ve been thinking about moving your audio only podcast to a video platform like Spotify or YouTube, then this episode is going to be perfect for you. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

This episode, Chris gives expert insight into why you need to use headphones when recording your podcast. We also discuss the science behind conversation volume, and then I give three of the best choices for professional podcasting headphones at any budget. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

In this episode, Chris details how he got started, and why you should start a podcast for your passion. If you are struggling with getting started because you don’t know what to do first, Chris dispels any myths about the bumps he’s had along the way, and how to overcome your fears when it comes to getting started. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

This week, Chris gives his picks for the five best budget microphones for podcasting and content creation. Brands include Shure, Rode, Samson, and Audio Technica. Links to purchase the selections can be found below: Shure mv7 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G7RG9ML/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_0BR2D11VG9F33KY3QXF8?linkCode=ml2&tag=misfitheroes-20 At2020usb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016YL4POK/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_7NTPA4H2EBKB7V6BWWV4?linkCode=ml1&tag=misfitheroes-20 Rode podmic usb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MSCRCVK/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_H1TGFC883FW88VCCZ9FD?linkCode=ml1&tag=misfitheroes-20 Yeti snowball https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014PYGTUQ/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_KXJS7BE82MZ1A27ZM2DS?linkCode=ml2&tag=misfitheroes-20 Samson q2u https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001R747SG/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_0N0P1X4CWQ6P2JHJTSFB?linkCode=ml1&tag=misfitheroes-20 Sennheiser e835 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006I5R7/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_ZBEV0GGXB5B76B0G2MA9?linkCode=ml2&tag=misfitheroes-20 Find more information about the Misfit Heroes podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

Are you planning on starting a podcast? Well, in this episode, Chris details 3 things that all new podcasters should know. Topics include dealing with negativity, managing expectations, how to defeat burnout, and some surprising statistics about what it takes to top the podcast charts. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

This episode, Chris details the easiest way to start a podcast in 2023 using Spotify for Podcasters. Spotify claims over 4.7 million podcasts are available on its platform. So why haven’t you started one? Chris details what a podcast is, how it works, and the quick and easy way you can get started from just an app on your smartphone. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes and https://www.misfit-heroes.com

This week, Chris details the 5 tips that have helped him be a great listener. If your conversations have been lacking, or you're struggling with how to talk to someone, these proven tips will help you engage with people much deeper. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes and https://www.misfit-heroes.com

This week, Chris details the 5 tips that have helped him be a great listener. If your conversations have been lacking, or you're struggling with how to talk to someone, these proven tips will help you engage with people much deeper. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes and https://www.misfit-heroes.com

Alex Sezer Jr. is the CEO of Alex Sezer Ventures, where he revolutionizes businesses with biblical truths.  He excels as a leader and focuses on organizational improvement through cultural transformation to create passionate, profitable, and purpose-driven organizations with biblical principles.  In a nutshell, Alex helps Christian business leaders go from Sunday morning inspiration to Monday morning implementation. From his humble beginnings as a pastor’s kid in Louisiana, to becoming captain of the Texas A&M football team, to helping create a 300 plus unit real estate empire, Alex has demonstrated success in every aspect of his life.  Is your business struggling with "quiet quitting" or "rage applying"? We discuss the employee to employer relationship in the american workforce, how the idea of the "self-made" entrepreneur is flawed, and where the foundation of Jesus Christ can cross with the culture of any business.  Alex can be found online at https://www.alexsezer.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-sezer-b313337b/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexsezerjr/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@alexsezer9404/featured Find out more about the Misfit Heroes Podcast at https://www.misfit-heroes.com/ and https://beacons.ai/misfitheroes

Justin Levy is the executive director of Conscious Alliance, a Colorado based nonprofit that organizes food donation drives at concerts and music festivals across the nation. Founded in 2002, Conscious Alliance is a national nonprofit, bringing healthy food into underserved communities and fusing music with opportunities to make a positive impact.  Through their Art That Feeds food drives at concerts and festivals nationwide, partnerships with graphic designers to create fundraising posters and merchandise, fan donations, and large-scale grocery donations from various food brands, Conscious Alliance is now delivering over 2 MILLION meals annually, to the families who need it most. They have collected monetary donations, as well as food donations through activations at world-renowned festivals such as Austin City Limits, LOCKN' Festival, Euphoria Music Festival, Summer Camp Music Festival, Hangout Music Festival, Electric Forest Festival, Harvest Music Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, and many others. Their artist collaborations include musicians you know and love, like Alanis Morrisette, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Dave Matthews Band, Dispatch, Grateful Dead, Incubus, Jack Johnson, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Mumford & Sons, My Morning Jacket, Pretty Lights, STS9, The Lumineers, The Revivalists, Trevor Hall, Umphrey's McGee, Widespread Panic, Wilco, and many more. We discuss why we have food insecurity issues in one of the most successful world nations, the collaboration created between Justin’s organization and musicians, and how he has led the organization through dealing with personal health issues like cerebral palsy and dyslexia. Conscious Alliance can be found online at https://consciousalliance.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consciousalliance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousAlliance Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArtThatFeeds Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/consciousalliance Find out more about the Misfit Heroes Podcast at http://www.misfit-heroes.com and https://www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

Another year has passed, and if you’re new here, every January, I do the state of the podcast, explaining where I’ve been, where I’m at, and where we’re going with the podcast. It’s a simple recap, and a fun way really for me to track progress, and for you to play along. Find out more about the misfit heroes podcast at www.misfit-heroes.com and www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes