EPISODE · Aug 27, 2024 · 13 MIN
What Adam Sandler in Happy Gilmore taught me about content creation
from Pump Up Your Pod
After recently watching Happy Gilmore for probably the twentieth time, it got me thinking about how we present ourselves as creators.I found myself reflecting quite existentially on the impact that Adam Sandler’s character had on my view of where the world of content creation currently sits. And I honestly think it’s all a little boring. Overwhelmingly people are presenting as the “professional” version of themselves, especially on LinkedIn. This makes sense as we predominantly put out content to draw the viewer/listener into ultimately buying something from us. We present as the authority.We present as a leader.But are we showing enough of ourselves to keep our content interesting?In this episode, I go through a few key lessons I learned from Happy Gilmore about content creation.BAMBY MEDIA LINKS:Apply to Join PodCoachYouTube ChannelGEAR WE USE HERE AT BAMBY MEDIA:SE Dyncaster DCM8Rode Boom ArmXLR CablesSony ZV E10Elgato CamlinkAputure Amaran 200d LED Video LightAputure Light Box MinPre-Amp/Mixers we recommendFocusrite Clarett+Rode Streamer XRodecaster Pro IIRodecaster Pro Duo
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After recently watching Happy Gilmore for probably the twentieth time, it got me thinking about how we present ourselves as creators.I found myself reflecting quite existentially on the impact that Adam Sandler’s character had on my view of where the world of content creation currently sits. And I honestly think it’s all a little boring. Overwhelmingly people are presenting as the “professional” version of themselves, especially on LinkedIn. This makes sense as we predominantly put out content to draw the viewer/listener into ultimately buying something from us. We present as the authority.We present as a leader.But are we showing enough of ourselves to keep our content interesting?In this episode, I go through a few key lessons I learned from Happy Gilmore about content creation.BAMBY MEDIA LINKS:Apply to Join PodCoachYouTube ChannelGEAR WE USE HERE AT BAMBY MEDIA:SE Dyncaster DCM8Rode Boom ArmXLR CablesSony ZV E10Elgato CamlinkAputure Amaran 200d LED Video LightAputure Light Box MinPre-Amp/Mixers we recommendFocusrite Clarett+Rode Streamer XRodecaster Pro IIRodecaster Pro Duo
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What Adam Sandler in Happy Gilmore taught me about content creation
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