Thacknology

Wanna know how to crush business in 2024? Learn from my 3 Ns. And have a fantastic Christmas!

What does it mean to be irresistible? And why am I your guy?

Fireworks have been going off in my head the whole damn week. That can mean only one thing: time for a reboot of Word And Mouth!

Wheat. Cars. Basketball. Three amazing stories on how your number one priority for anything that's meaningful - is tenacity.

Inspired by Stealing Thunder and AI, here's a little story - with some fables from the pros - to get your story soul stirred...

Day 2 at the Stealing Thunder festival and both things and people are somewhat delirious.

Why aren't we enjoying more stories and the art of storytelling? I'm at one of the UK's most beloved storytelling festivals and here to find out why...

Welcome to summer. Welcome to #AudioMo. Welcome to a new way of living. Powered by curiosity.

Besotted with the algorithm. I'm a pro writer obsessed with human in the loop AI partnerships. Find out why this is the best application of technology since computers.

You'll have heard all about ChatGPT and OpenAI by now. Some will have you think it's all over. But this is just the beginning. I had a fantastic chat with my good friend Rachel to see what it's like working with the algorithm as one of Canada's finest copywriters. We asked AI to give you a summary of what's upcoming. Here's what she said: "This is the place to begin your grand tour of AI for copywriting and content creation. The speakers discuss the benefits and limitations of AI-generated content, as well as the importance of prompt engineering and ethics in AI development. They also touch on the potential for AI to simulate human voices for nefarious purposes. The conversation touches on the different ways AI can be used for generating content, such as subject line formulas and audience research. The speakers also discuss the importance of testing and research, as well as the potential for AI to improve the authenticity and accuracy of copy. However, the conversation also highlights concerns about the ethics of AI development, specifically the potential for AI to be used for malicious purposes such as phone scams. The speakers stress the importance of considering these ethical concerns and taking steps to regulate AI development. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the potential benefits and challenges of using AI for copywriting and content creation, as well as the need for responsible AI development." Couldn't have put it better myself. Do enjoy!

Dave Fishwick's audacious ambition to bring Burnley it's own bank - and upturn the UK's financial apple cart - were derided. But Dave didn't take no for an answer. If you're seeking a feelgood film with plenty of surprises, this one's for you...

I needed an experience not dissimilar to the waltzers to propel me uncomfortably out my post-holiday lethargy. This movie was a multi-course masterclass in jerking awake from any stupor - possibly even a coma! Watch it. Devour it. Savour it. But for goodness sake, listen to this first...

Join Thack for another jam-packed walking tour - this time the island's capital, Las Palmas. And brace yourself for some words of wisdom that would flatten a massive marshmallow.

I was going to get on my feet and give you the grand tour of this 12 year-old maritime hulk. And I wish I had - halfway through recording this audio aberration, a large boy collapsed into my neighboring recliner and started noshing hard and loud on his triple cheeseburger and quadruple fries.

After what felt like a zillion years we finally turned this docked hotel into a moving one - and pointed all our noses at Madeira. On this TWO-PART (ooh pro-style!) you'll get a flavour of the ocean's motion and my thoughts about cougars.

It's day 1 proper of my Canaries cruise and time to mise on the past few days and what's ahead...

On this what's likely to be the best episode yet of Thacknology we're having a natter about what's led up to today and what's ahead. Consider this an enriching start to 2023. And if anything it'll make you feel a lot better about yourself knowing there's someone else who's very much a comparable underachiever.

Watch this film. Here's my review.

It's something to which I've devoted my entire life. And I want you to benefit from this commitmeny. Which is why I'm sharing with you the best ways I've discovered to master creative thinking. We're talking 10 brilliant tips. Get these in your life and you'll find everything's easier...

Let's tear it up, Thacknologistas. It's a blast having you with me for another 20 minutes packed with good times and better ideas. With just two weeks to go until tickets go on sale for Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour, I'm getting all nostalgic about Folklore - THE album of our pandemic. And there's a ton of chat about my newest, and lifelong, endeavour to bring some happiness to everyone.  Take the quiz - and get a special, life-changing surprise. https://zeroefforthappy.outgrow.us/happy-audit

The biggest, hidden opportunity for any large business is to know itself. And the right hire is an organisational concierge

Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan are two of our most prolific comics. Here's how to catch a ride. And the latest on Love Island from its most adoring fan...

And has been for some time. Why do I love it? And what comes next?

Another amazing achievement from Newcastle tech scene's head boy and girl - Herb Kim and Emma Turnbull. Another masterclass in community building - and jaw dropping. A bouquet of magical memories to last a lifetime...

Skittish about your future or want to save cash at the checkout? Join Dave for a lovely wander down by Southport's Marine Lake...

Effective immediately the Thacknology podcast is Heart o Thack. It's about growth, perseverance and absolute nonsense. Get it NOW at https://thacknology.substack.com

There is an unending list of immense benefits for organisations charming their colleagues with personality and passion packed podcasts. If you're looking for a truly transformational tactic for your IC strategy, let's get on it!

A wonderful new format for an already wonderfully palatable pod. Tell me if it made you sizzle - or spew. [email protected]

For the first time in forever I cooked a meal from scratch that was more delicious than the first time I saw that black and white photo of Cindy Crawford. I want you to feel confident in the kitchen. Your journey starts here.

Who doesn't want their newsletters dripping with juicy ham and moist misadventures? Esmerelda's debauched chronicles are the latest in a long line of literary lasciviousness but the very first fodder of this genre from this master baker turned goddess of girded loins. Allison's got a winner on her hands with The Edible Erotic Adventures of Esmerelda Poppingcorn and you can - SHOULD - read it now. Get Esmerelda while she's hot at https://legitimatefoodporn.substack.com/ Follow Allison on Twitter at https://twitter.com/robicellis and on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/allisonrobicelli/

Martin Freeman stars as a Scouse bobby with more than his fair share of personal and professional angst. Is it worth your time?

You'll never hear a worse rendition of Russian accents so tuck in for a quarter-hour of unintentional comedy against the backdrop of a slightly amusing tale of betrayal, greed and numbers.

You never know what you're gonna get - like the best line in Forrest Gump. On today's variety pack we had another crack at Protobot (http://molly.is/experimenting/protobot/) to come up with a catchy brand for lickable finger polish. That and a recap of last night's Celebs Go Dating and why you should never commit to a project that doesn't give you the flutters.

I read an article on America's Test Kitchen all about how to improve your kitchen craft with 50 tweaks. Man, it's insanely useful. Get those 50 hacks, here: https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/4259-50-tiny-skills-to-improve-your-cooking-today On today's show I also natter about some other stuff like trying to find teachers who are actually good, and helping businesses get their sh!t together.

Whatever we're doing in life requires way more context than it's given. Today's show reiterates the importance of context when you're asking someone to do something. The reason you don't get what you want is often because you're not being clear or EXPLICIT in your request. Just by reading that you saved 13 minutes listening to me. All the hacks, people!

Find yourself one thing you love doing and love doing it more. That's the secret for smashing 2022.

Pig's heart finally crosses the Rubicon to human cavity - man delighted. Woman marries pink, not the rock star. Other woman thinks better of it and marries herself, instead. This and lots more on today's Thacknology, your alternative round-up of the day's events.

You have to watch this. It is an extraordinary movie on so many levels. Grab yourself a VIP seat and get into it. Delicious stuff.

You'll only listen to this shizz if you're up for a bit of fun so I ain't even gonna bother with meaningful titles. JUST ENJOY IT.

What does it mean to be the real you? It means having the courage to do what others don't. To challenge the norm - and to define your own. I spent 47 ywars trying to put my square peg in a round hole. Now all the holes are square. Find out why - and how you can find your own.

I'm gloomy. In that enthusiastically gloomy way that characterises those moments when I despair but with the joy of optimism in my heart. Please join me for a peer inside the circus tent that is Southport Market, a brand new food destination for the North West's best seaside resort.

I want simple. We deserve, need, simple. That's the subject of today's audio adventure. And this crazy-fun Netflix series. Hugely recommended. Come along - it's a fun ride.

Catching up with some great short watches and long indulgences. In Therapy is a great fly on the wall drama about fictional patients and their patient therapist. The Mule is an astonishing movie starring Clint Eastwood, who somehow still commands the set with one foot in the grave.

Happy weekend to ya. Even with just hours to go until England meets its fate - triumphant quarter-finalists, or triumphant in defeat - you've still got time to catch feels on the past week. With #AudioMo well and truly wrapped for another year, I've been lucky enough to dive into new things. And discover new truths about how to be better. Because that's all this show is about. How, together, we can be better. Let's get into it.

#AudioMo is AudioNo more. For 11 months. What a blast! Congrats everyone who stayed the course. Let's do it again soon!

In 29 days of #AudioMo I've never been less inspired. Even then, today's episode is still a ripper. Love Island's begun. There's a plant in Israel knocking out 5,000 meaty burgers a day - with nary an animal in sight. Let's get some!

Meet your cast for this year's spectacle of sex, sass and sauce. And talking about sauce - find out what happened when I tried to make risotto the Wolfgang Puck way...

I love you. I love wind. I love word. I love to wend. Imagine the delight incoming on coalescence of this provocative troika.

My heart belongs to Warnemunde. It's the prettiest port. A model. The perfect segue to what comes next.

Who knew making a big mess of bedwear would lead to winning a client pitch!