Value 4 Value
by Kyrin Down
What does it mean to give and receive value? Hi I’m Kyrin and this is the weekly podcast for digital content creators who want to connect deeply with their audience & earn a living from their work via their direct support. Within you will find me explaining the philosophy of value 4 value (v4v), how to refine your pitch and the latest technology that can make the experience seamless!
Episodes
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Going On Hiatus
I'm going on hiatus for a few months. In Ep#61.5 I'm talking about why it's just a bit too hard to maintain motivation/time to produce these episodes whilst travelling Brazil. Huge thanks to everyone who supported this show over this last season, I really do appreciate it. Mere Mortals Ep#443…
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Content Creation Is The Long Tail
Worried your art is not mainstream enough, the more niche the better! In Ep#61 we're learning about the long tail of producing art, 3 forces underlying the unequal distribution & my vision of a new economic market. Huge thanks to Sam Sethi, McIntosh, Dave Jones, Chad F & Jeanpaul for supporting…
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What To Do When V4V Just Doesn't Work
Sometimes you just have to call it quits ... or do you? In Ep#60 we're going to learn why I've struggled with my Book Reviews show, the financial woes of app developers & potential strategies to fix these problems. Huge thanks to Chad F & Sam Sethi for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming...
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Give Away Your Music For Free .... You'll Make More Money!
What does the music industry have to teach us about giving music out for free? In Ep#59 we're going to learn from Prince, Radiohead & 50 Cent about how to adapt to change & delay monetary gratification. Huge thanks to Deezlaughs, Chad F & Sam Sethi for supporting the show (plus everyone streaming...
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Why Do We Collaborate?
Why am I travelling across the world to meet people who I've never even spoken to? In Ep#58 we're going to examine the driving forces behind collaboration and how technology is only enabling more and more of it. Huge thanks to Cole McCormick, Deezlaughs, Adam Curry & Sam Sethi for supporting the...
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It's Time To Read Books & Collab
From the past we shall learn our future .... and it's full of exciting art! In Ep#57 we're going to do a recap of all the previous seasons, find out what Season 4 has in store for us & learn about the 3 collaborators who will be providing art. Huge thanks to Sircussmedia, McIntosh, Cole McCormick…
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A V4V Vision Of The Future
What will digital content look like in 5 years time? In Ep#56 we're going to rehash everything we've learned this season, lay out my predictions for what is ahead of us and learn how you can help shape the future direction of this very podcast. Huge thanks to McIntosh, Cole McCormick & Kolomona…
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Why Is Video So Centralised?
It's the final (and most difficult) frontier of 'value 4 value'. In Ep#55 we're going to dive into a mini history of video on the internet, explain why advertising stuffs everything up and list the current places to host/watch v4v enabled video podcasts. Huge thanks to The Tone Wrecker &...
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How To Ask For Support
What techniques do you need to consider when asking for contribution? In Ep#54 we're going to listen to a compilation of different asks from podcasters and analyse why their audience support puts them at the top of the charts! Huge thanks to Sam Sethi, Jason & Mitch D for supporting the show…
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Run Through Of Podcasting 2.0 Apps That Support V4V
I want to support my favourite podcaster .... but how?! In Ep#53 we're going to find out how to get some Bitcoin on the Lightning Network, test out some cool apps and I'll give some podcast recommendations as well. This was recorded as a video version as well (link below). Huge thanks to Kolomona...
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A Case Example That Proves V4V Works
Can you earn a living just through Value 4 Value? In Ep#52 we're going to examine how much I've made across my various shows & where I'd be if I had used advertising instead. Make sure you check the chapter art for all the fancy graphs I've created. Huge thanks to Adam Curry, Sir Spencer, Gene…
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The Open Source Revolution Is Upon Us
What are the benefits of willing listeners eager to contribute? In Ep#51 we're going to compare the similar ethos between OS/V4V, how to properly acknowledge volunteers and a focus on the talent of the 3T's. Huge thanks to Sam Sethi & Steve Webb for supporting the show. Every contribution counts!...
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The Incentives Of Hosting | Everyone Needs To Win
Let's encourage our hosts to be even more hospitable. In Ep#50 we're going to analyse why podcast hosting companies shut down, integrating v4v as a business and how you could do it all by yourself (or with some peers). Huge thanks to The Bearded Tek, Sam Sethi, Chad F, James Cridland & Boobury…
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Increasing The Signal Of Text Communication
You think we're content with just empowering audio creators?! In Ep#49 we're going to examine the current problem with blogging, why NOSTR & Stacker News have been successful and how v4v might make it's way into all text communication. Huge thanks to The Bearded Tek, Nick Malster, Sam Sethi, The...
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Podcasting 2.0 Statistics | Is The V4V Ecosystem Growing?
Give me some stats ..... stat! In Ep#48 we're going to view some charts of the Podcasting 2.0 namespace adoption, reflect on where we've come from and realise why your end goals are ultimately more important than growth. Huge thanks to Chris Fisher, McIntosh, Steve Webb, Cole McCormick, The…
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Common V4V Misconceptions
I've started to notice some trends of things people get confused about. In Ep#47 we're going to have a look at why V4V is not all or nothing, divorcing it from Bitcoin/Podcasting 2.0 and why it might not work for everyone. Huge thanks to Nick Malster & Anonymous for supporting the show. Absolute...
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How To Access V4V Music | The Hurdles To Supporting Musicians & Artists
V4V Music is awesome, but there are some complex things under the surface. In Ep#46 we're going to have a look at the current V4V Music apps/services, the social & tech hurdles to hosting/playing music and the big elephant in the room. Huge thanks to Cole McCormick, Boobury, Anonymous & Guy…
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V4V Music | Musicians Are Finally Getting Paid!
Will this new medium be just as revolutionary as radio and podcasting? In Ep#45 we are going to have a look at the current problems in the music industry, case examples of musicians/DJ's using RSS and why everyone gets a part of the money. Huge thanks to Cole McCormick, McIntosh and Adam Curry…
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Boostagrams | Messages With Money
What is the clearest signal you can get in a spammy world? In Ep#44 we're going to examine why a boostagram is the best feedback you can get from your audience and feels good for everyone involved. Huge thanks to ChadF & Robert Sasuke for supporting the show whilst it was live. Absolute legends!...
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Micropayments Actually Work!
Is this the first example of micropayments actually working on the internet? In Ep#43 we're going to examine the Value tag and how this enables streaming of money within your podcasting app. Huge thanks to Cole McCormick (America+), McIntosh (Generation Bitcoin) & Gene Bean (Volunteer…
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The Emergence Of Podcasting 2.0
Podcasting is getting a much needed update! In Ep#42 we're looking at the ecosystem of Podcasting 2.0 and how it is providing innovation of new tags and features that have been needed for decades Huge thanks to Cameron, ChadF, Cole McCormick (America+), McIntosh (Generation Bitcoin), Petar &…
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What Is A Podcast?
Podcasting is getting a much needed update! In Ep#41 we're looking at two definitions of podcasting (the initial spirit & the technical) and why Apple/YouTube/Spotify are trying to move away from the open and accessible nature that makes podcasting amazing. Huge thanks to Cole McCormick…
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The 4 Properties | Decentralised, Self-Sovereignty, Permissionless & Value Transfer
What 4 properties are going to change the future? In Ep #40 we're talking about my obsession with podcasting, v4v and bitcoin over the past couple of years and what I realised that they all had in common. Huge thanks to @ColeMcCormick (America+), @mcintosh (Generation Bitcoin), @genebean…
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LIT & Loving It | Podcasting 2.0, Value For Value & Bitcoin
Welcome back everyone! In Ep#39 I'm giving a brief overview of the previous seasons and what has inspired me to come back again for Season 3. A huge shoutout to Oscar Merry, Genebean, Cole McCormick, clewd and Joshua Dennis for supporting the show. Can't continue on without your help! 15% of this...
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Mere Mortals Book Reviews
We’re coming to a close, so let’s review everything we’ve learnt. In Ep #38 I am covering how Juan and I implement v4v on our show ‘Mere Mortals Book Reviews’. The unique aspect we bring is that we’ve taken all the knowledge from this show and tried our best to use every single piece of tactics,...
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Generational Wealth With Cryptocurrency
A highlight on the treasure side of the 3T’s. In Ep #37 I am covering how McIntosh implements v4v on his show ‘Generational Wealth With Cryptocurrency’. The unique aspect he brings is his strong stance on not accepting advertising nor sponsorships and why this is a draw for you to contribute…
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AbleKraft
Not just content with revolutionising podcasting, how about music as well? In Ep #36 I am covering how Sir Spencer and Able Kirby implement v4v on their show ‘AbleKraft’. The unique aspect they bring is a way of using this as a feeder show to link to their main project, an album they released as…
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Podland News
Want to know about everything that is going on in Podcasting, then keep listening! In Ep #35 I am covering how James Cridland and Sam Sethi implement v4v on their show ‘Podland News’. The unique aspect they bring is their willingness to integrate themselves into every aspect of the P2.0 world and...
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Te Invito A Podcast 2.0
¡Podcasting 2.0 es excelente, maravilloso y fantastico! In Ep #34 I am covering how Robert Sasuke implements v4v on his multiple shows but in particular ‘Te Invito Un Café’ and ‘Esto Es Podcast 2.0’. The unique aspect that Robert brings is highlighting the value for value (valor por valor) model…
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Rare Encounter
Only the coolest of the cool go live! In Ep #33 I am covering how AbleKirby and coldacid implement v4v on his show ‘Rare Encounter’. The unique aspect that they bring is their commitment to going live. Creating a live podcast enables them to encourage more supporter contribution, provide...
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AMERICA+
Youthful energy is hitting v4v, but can it sustain itself? In Ep #32 I am covering how Cole McCormick runs v4v on his show ‘AMERICA+’. The unique aspect that Cole brings is his desire to set himself apart by becoming known as the guy who gave away the most Sats to his audience, as well as a...
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Podcasting 4 Value
One idiot’s attempt at starting a Value 4 Value podcast. In Ep #31 I am covering how Joshua Dennis runs v4v on his show ’Podcasting 4 Value. The unique aspect that Josh brings is his willingness to dive deep into the tech weeds and be not afraid of running with multiple IPFS scissors in each…
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The Intergalactic Boom Box
Keeping yourself entertained will never be impossible for this show! In Ep #30 I am covering how Kyle Hebert runs v4v on his show ‘The Intergalactic Boom Box’. The unique aspect that Kyle brings (outside of voice acting a multi-part convo with himself) is giving an easy prompt to boost in with…
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Behind The Sch3m3s
Mixing the wild and weird with an amazing all round effort! In Ep #29 I am covering how Boo-Bury and Lavish run v4v on their show ‘Behind The Sch3m3s’. The unique aspect that they bring is the outstanding adoption of almost all the new P2.0 tags. This brings a variety to the show that I haven’t...
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No Agenda
In the morning, lets learn about where value for value first originated from! In Ep #28 I am covering how Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak utilise v4v on their show No Agenda. The unique aspect that they bring is that they bloody invented the model! So basically you should follow the Podfather when…
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Mere Mortals
Shameless self promotion alert, weeoooweeeeoooooo. In Ep #27 I am covering how I myself use v4v on my main show Mere Mortals. The unique aspect that myself and my cohost Juan bring are that we really try and increase the quality of our show through the addition of Podcasting 2.0 tags like...
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The Claudcast
New ideas and written word in an audio format that you just wont find elsewhere. In Ep #26 we are covering how Claudiu Chereji uses v4v on his show 'The Claudcast'. Claudiu reads out niche documents/books whilst also fleshing out his own ideas in monologue form. The unique aspect he brings is by...
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The SLIEK Podcast
I hope you're feeling freaky because today were diving into the esoteric. In Ep #25 were covering how Brando Sellers and Jake Hider use v4v on their show The SLIEK Podcast. A unique aspect they bring is the implementation of leaderboard, showing who has contributed to the show and encouraging...
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The Secular Foxhole
Does all philosophical thought lead to the value for value way? In Ep #24 were covering how Blair Schofield & Martin Lindeskog use v4v on their show 'The Secular Foxhole'. One unique aspect they brought was to put themselves in a new listeners shoes and really simply the process from A to Z of…
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Bowl After Bowl
We're getting LIT .. and I'm not just talking about the Live Item Tag. In Ep #23 we are covering how Sir Spencer and Dame DuhLaurien use v4v on their show Bowl After Bowl. The unique aspect they bring is that they translate a concept their listeners would understand (in this case 'passing the...
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Lifespring! Family Audio Bible
How can you implement the V4V model if you have a daily podcast? In Ep #22 we dive into Lifespring! Family Audio Bible with Steve Webb (aka The Godcaster). Due to his daily episodes we see how he structures the feedback portion to be shorter and more related to the episode content or in reference...
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Fun Fact Friday With Leila And David
How can you source unique content for your show from listeners? In Ep #21 we dive into Fun Fact Friday With Leila And David and see how they have implemented so many P2.0 tags, why your show doesn't need to run forever to ask for value in return, joining into their show's community and why you...
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Podcasting 2.0
Where it all begins. In Ep #20 we examine the presentation of the PodFather himself (Adam Curry) aided by the PodSage (Dave Jones). P2.0 is spearheading the innovations in podcasting and also the methods of implementing the V4V model (which Adam helped create)! Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram:...
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Back In Action Baby
After a 5 month break I'm back at it again. In Ep#19 of Season 2 I explain my new purpose for the V4V podcast and my thoughts on how the new format will go for the time being (absolutely liable to change)! Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/support Paypal:...
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Mission Accomplished .... For Now
And so closes the chapter on this version of the Value For Value podcast. In Ep #18 I go over how I feel I've finished my original inspiration and mission for the podcast, why this has been so influential in my recent chat with the Podfather (Adam Curry), why 2.0 is the most exciting place for...
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V4V's Greatest Hits
What’s the most important parts of the Value For Value model? In Ep #17 I’m doing a recap of what I have really learnt and how this philosophy should be thought through. Some highlights include: the 3T’s (time/talent/treasure), subjective price discovery, play to pay, free isn’t free and the most...
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Some V4V Podcast Recommendations
Want to know which podcasts are doing V4V? In Ep #16 I will be going over some podcasts that I believe are doing a good job of showcasing value for value. I of course plug my own and Adam Curry’s but also highlight some others which include (and is not exhaustive off all there are): AbleKraft,...
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The Value Of Tough Love
We need to have a serious chat today, I’m laying down the law! In Ep #15 we’re examining if you need to be tough with your listeners to get them to participate in v4v? This question came from the origins of v4v coined from Adam Curry. I suggest some rules of thumb to help answer it before ending...
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V4V Is Going Worldwide
Bienvenidos damas y caballeros, welcome ladies & gentlemen. In Ep #14 we are looking at whether the value for value model is possible for everybody or if you have to be a certain person in a certain place to make it work. I argue that it has already proved to be a worldwide message that has not...
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Resting On Your Laurels | Why Incentives Matter
Are you really putting the required effort into your latest piece of content? Can you look back and it and be proud? Do you feel you deserve something from it even if it isn't your best work? In Ep #13 we're looking at resting on your laurels and why a sense of entitlement can creep in if you're...
About this show
What does it mean to give and receive value? Hi I’m Kyrin and this is the weekly podcast for digital content creators who want to connect deeply with their audience & earn a living from their work via their direct support. Within you will find me explaining the philosophy of value 4 value (v4v), how to refine your pitch and the latest technology that can make the experience seamless!
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