Never forced. Never coerced. Open discussions about things in life that matter to you most. Questions, comments, show ideas? Or would you like to be a guest on the show? Visit https://voluntaryinput.com and select Contact, or feel free to email voluntaryinput@voluntaryinput.com. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, select Register as a Guest - we're always looking for great guests like you! We would love to hear from you! Voluntary Input is produced and hosted by Leo Allen. Find all the ...
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York Campbell, author, sound editor, producer, poet, and host of Welcome To Earth Stories (a Sci-Fi Anthology) joins us to talk about censorship, equity, empathy, and what it means to simply be a good Earthling. To learn more about York and to listen to his show, visit https://poeticearthlings.com This episode contains promotion for: Dacayin With T…
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On this episode, we talk with actor turned self-taught filmmaker Bo Roberts about everything from psychology, life and filmmaking during to COVID lockdown era, self discovery, and his new film "The Great Awakening", which was acquired by Filmhub and is currently available on multiple streaming platforms, including tubiTV. This Indiana-born model/ac…
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We seem to hear about data on a day-to-day basis. However, the things we hear about it tend to revolve around Social Media and the likes of Google. But is there more to data than the gloom and doom tech stories we tend to get from the media? On this episode we are joined by Kevin Hanegan to talk about Data Literacy. Kevin is currently the Chief Lea…
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Expert Sam Kamani joins us to talk about the current and future impact of Web3. Sam is the Chief Web3 Strategist for Moonstream.to, Moonstream is the Web3 engine for Blockchain based games. Moonstream has handled over $2.5 Billion in transaction volume to date. Sam is also the founder and host of the Web3 with Sam Kamani podcast, a top 20 Web3 podc…
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On this final episode in our A.I. series, we speak with Kate Dudzik about one of the most fascinating aspects in the field - Cognition. Kate has been researching, writing, and exploring themes in Cognitive Science since 2014. She earned both her Bachelor Degree (Honours) and Master’s Degree in Cognitive Science from the Institute of Cognitive Scien…
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In this episode, we learn a bit more about the foundations of AI, data collection, and the future of AI from Babak Hodjat. Babak Hodjat is a serial entrepreneur behind several Silicon Valley companies as main inventor and technologist, and currently serves as CTO - AI at Cognizant. Babak is the former co-founder and CEO of Sentient, responsible for…
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On this episode, Leon Kuperman talks Cyber Security and the role artificial intelligence can play in it. Co-founder and CTO at CAST AI, formerly Vice President of Security Products OCI at Oracle, Leon’s professional experience spans across tech companies such as IBM, Truition, and HostedPCI. He founded and served as the CTO of Zenedge, an enterpris…
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Neuroscientist Keiland Cooper joins us to talk about the work he and other researchers are doing to try to build AI that is as smart as the human brain. Learn how this can be beneficial to us all. He also helps clear up some common misconceptions about AI and technology in general. Connect with Keiland on Twitter - @kw_cooper Learn more about the w…
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China specialist Jason Szeftel returns to talk about China's significance in the war in Ukraine, the fate of the communist party in China (and China as a whole), and why other nations including the United States actually share the same concerns as China in regards to aging population and low birth rates. Featuring promos a great podcast you should …
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It is an issue that continues to plague the tech space, and often in high profile ways. Friend of the show Romer Nortarfrancesco @RetweetableN14 joins us to talk about Fighting Bro Culture. Dubbed "The Mr. Rogers of infosec" by @snipethesnipers, and "A Positivity Warrior" by @ush1c, Robert is always willing to lend an ear and help anyway he can! Fe…
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There is no denying that many of us are practically emerced in tech 24/7 - especially on our smart phones. On this episode, Rob Kecak offers his humans first perspective for us to take control of tech as opposed to letting tech take control of us. He talks about having tech mindfulness, as well as how he helps companies adopt a 4 day work week. To …
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As we journey through life, we all pick up baggage along the way. Some baggage is heavier than others. Special guest Keyonna Cox joins us to talk about how we can unpack that baggage, leading to a healthy and fulfilling life! Keyonna is the author of Unpacked Baggage: Getting to Know Keyonna Cox from A to Z. in which she illustrates how she unpacke…
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Women have made great strides over the years in many fields - including tech. But, there is still lots of work to be done for them to continue to move into leadership positions. Limor Bergman joins us to tell us how she helps women do just that! From personal branding, to building confidence, she helps ambitious women in tech who want to find the n…
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Tech is in everything. From our healthcare, to our cars, TVs and music. But some say tech has no place in music. But does it? On this episode we're joined by producer, musician, and host of Micro Break Michael J. Maione, to talk about it! Listen and subscribe to Sugar Coated Murder wherever you listen to podcasts! Be sure to check out Newsly at htt…
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The world of podcasting has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years!.But how long will it last? Does podcasting have a future? If you have a podcast, what are some helpful strategies to help you sustain and grow your audience? On this episode, podcast producer and marketer Hector Santiesteban joins us to talk about these things and more! Chec…
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Many men struggle with what it means to "be a man". But can the faces we wear to appear to be "man enough" actually be masks hiding issues underneath? Corey Hilton joins us to talk about it, and his new book "Take It Off". Take It Off Website - https://www.coreylainehilton.com/take-it-off Take It Off Amazon - https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/177801…
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What if your trauma could become your triumph? What if the first step was to simply stop trying to hide it? Altovise Pelzer joins us to tell us we can do just that! She shares how using her own life story has helped to uplift and empower other women, as well as herself. She encourages women (and us all) to simply become Unmuted. To connect and lear…
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After spending several weeks in an "End Of Life Room", Daniel was determined to make significant changes to his health. He shares his journey with us, which has ultimately brought him back to life. From speaking at a Cardiologist conference, to developing a simple yet practical tool that may even help save the lives of others! To learn more and to …
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Never forced. Never coerced. Open discussions about things in life that matter to you most. Questions, comments, show ideas? Or would you like to be a guest on the show? Visit https://voluntaryinput.com and select Contact, or feel free to email voluntaryinput@voluntaryinput.com. If you'd like to be a guest on the show, select Register as a Guest - …
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When we speak about equality, the conversation is almost always centered around pay. We tend to talk about how women still earn roughly 84% of what men earn, and how the median income of Black families still hovers around $41,000 whereas White families have a median household income of more than $70,000. But is the focus on pay gaps really what's m…
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Syed Ashmal ur Rehman (@AshmalurRehman) joins us to talk about the importance of maintaining a social media presence, and how Social Champ (@SocialChampSays) makes it easy to do so. Whether you're an Entrepreneur, Indie Creator, or a large scale Enterprise looking for a Social Media Management solution, go to socialchamp.io to find out more about h…
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Author Jenna Ashlyn shares how she went form Surviving to Thriving, and how you can too! WARNING: This episode contains material that may be upsetting or disturbing. Voluntary Input stands by Jenna in educating, empowering, and supporting any woman victimized by domestic abuse. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, please be …
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More big gaming news from Microsoft, Block to start mining Bitcoin. and Musk gives Dogecoin an 18% boost. Be sure to visit https://voluntaryinput.com to learn more, contact us, or to Register as a Guest - we are always looking for great guests like you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voluntary-input/messageSupport this podcast: http…
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With a historic tapestry woven with turmoil, peace, mystery, and beauty, it is now all but demonized in the U.S. - primarily on the political stage. But is China truly a dark giant that we need to fear? On this episode of Voluntary Input I speak with author Jason Szeftel who hosts the China Unraveled Podcast. Be sure to visit https://voluntaryinput…
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Wishing you a very Merry Christmas filled with love and cherished memories! Be sure to visit https://voluntaryinput.com to subscribe, learn more, contact us, and Register as a Guest - we'd love to hear from you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voluntary-input/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voluntary-input/support…
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The True Crime category of Podcasts has exploded over the past couple of years. On this episode, Dawn from Scottish Murders joins us to talk about why she started her podcast, its prenominal growth, and dealing with researching horrific crimes. If you have information about any crime covered on Scottish Murders, or if you would like to learn more, …
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Just as you thought you got your head wrapped around Bitcoin, along came Ethereum. Then Dogecoin. And now Floki Inu and literally countless more! This can all leave you scratching your head! We TRY to make sense of at least some of it. #podcast #podcaster #podcasting #ohiopodcast #indiepodcast #podcastshow #podernfamily #crypto #podcastsofinstagram…
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You could be sitting on untapped MILLIONS and not even know it! Jay & Kay from F**K My Work Life talk about how we can claim our fortunes! Be sure to check out their F**K My Work Life everywhere you listen to podcasts! Visit our website with any comments, show ideas, or if you'd like to be a quest on the show! - https://voluntaryinput.com/ Advertis…
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You like movies? Who doesn’t!! On this episode I get to chat with Kevin and Erin - hosts of one of my favorite podcasts “The Podcast That Wouldn’t Die”, where they review, rate, and often hilariously shred movies from Hollywood blockbusters down to cult classics. Be sure to check out The Podcast That Wouldn't Die everywhere you listen to podcasts! …
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There is a risk to fans and families attending baseball games that seems to get little to no attention, although it should. Worse yet, there is a seemingly simple fix that also appears to be largely overlooked. My guest for this episode is Jordan Skopp. Recorded via phone call on October 8th, 2021, Jordan speaks to us about this issue, past and pre…
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What if your dream home became a nightmare? Welcome to the 5th and final chapter of My Horror History. Advertise With Voluntary Input - https://youtu.be/hWSe4m4iEYw Visit our website with any comments, show ideas, or if you'd like to be a quest on the show! - https://voluntaryinput.com/ #indiepod #podcasting #PodcastRecommendations #podcasts #podfa…
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Emily McGill joins us to talk about healing, tarot, and finding the magic within us all! Be sure to find out about all of the magical things she's been up to by visiting https://www.emilymcgillentertainment.com/ Interested in learning more about Pink Tank? Please be sure to reach out - https://www.thepinktank.co/ Want to be a part of the party? Che…
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Have you ever realized you were trusting all the wrong people around you? Did you realize it when it was far too late? Welcome to chapter 4 of My Horror History. Advertise With Voluntary Input - https://youtu.be/hWSe4m4iEYw Visit our website with any comments, show ideas, or if you'd like to be a quest on the show! - https://voluntaryinput.com/ #in…
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I thought I was ready... I'd heard rumors from friends and older siblings.... I'd seen many other Horror movies. ...I thought I was ready... This movie has always had a huge impact on my history with Horror, and my love of it. It serves as one of the quintessential basis by which I judge every Horror move. Advertise With Voluntary Input - https://y…
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Welcome to Chapter 2 of "My Horror History" In this episode I share with you a movie that disturbed me to the point that it literally shook my soul! Questions, comments, show ideas? Would you like to share your first Horror movie? Better yet, would you like to be a guest one the show? Just go to https://voluntaryinput.com and select "Contact" - we'…
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Welcome to Chapter 1 of "My Horror History" where I share with you one of the first (if not THE first) Horror movies I ever saw as a kid that sparked my love of Horror movies! Questions, comments, show ideas? Would you like to share your first Horror movie? Better yet, would you like to be a guest one the show? Just go to https://voluntaryinput.com…
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Tune in to this special spooky series in which I'll be sharing some of the movies that I consider to foundational to my life-long love of Horror. Coming soon!! Visit voluntaryinput.com to learn morn, subscribe, and contact us. #podcast #podcasting #PodcastAndChill #PodcastRecommendations #ohiopodcast #podcastsofinstagram #podcastshow #podcasts #pod…
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According to the website decisiondata.org the average cost of cable now exceeds the average cost of all household utilities combined, and the cost continues to rise year after year! This leaves many consumers considering the "Cut The Cord" option. But with so many paid streaming options now available, the end result can lead people back to paying f…
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Alex Norimaki joins us to talk about the successes, opportunities, and challenges she's encountered as a content streamer. #podcast #podcasts #ohiopodcast #PodcastRecommendations #Streamer #gaming Voluntary Input is supported by listeners like you! Visit us on Patreon to help support the show - https://www.patreon.com/voluntaryinput?fan_landing=tru…
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Anca Trifan of Tree-Fan Events (https://treefanevents.com/) talks about her 20 year journey to greatness, and how she inspires other women to pursue a career in event planning and production! #podcast #podcastshow #podcasts #podcastsofinstagram #podcaster #ohiopodcast #events--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voluntary-input/messageSupp…
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Dogecoin has a one-month surge, thanks to Mark Cuban and Elon Musk. One crypto analyst believes Cardano is poised for a big run. And some more unfortunate fallout at Blizzard Activision. Visit https://voluntaryinput.com to learn more and subscibe! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voluntary-input/messageSupport this podcast: https://an…
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Apple announces its plan to scan your photos - should you be worried? Facebook is seeing users return Oculus units, but not for reasons you'd suspect. And why is everyone ditching Firefox? Be sure to visit https://voluntaryinput.com and select Subscribe! Questions, comments, show ideas? Or would you like to be a guest on the show? Select Contact - …
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Blizzard Entertainment president steps down. Cedar Fair wants to build an Esports arena. Google's Pixel6. And were we wrong about Steam Deck? All this and more! Visit our website to learn more! - https://voluntaryinput.com/ Become a patron! - Support the show on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/voluntaryinput?fan_landing=true Thank you this week's…
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Robert DIBlasio, author and host of "The Gentle Rambler" podcast, joins us to talk everything from Democratic Socialism to the United States' current role on the world stage. Become a patron! - Support the show on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/voluntaryinput?fan_landing=true Be sure to visit our Merch Store - https://merch.streamelements.com/vo…
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Valve rocks the cloud gaming world just as Netflix throws their hat in the ring. Samsung jumps into the cord-cutting world (but doesn't tell anyone). And has Elon Musk admitted the Cyber Truck is ugly? All this and more! Become a patron! - Support the show on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/voluntaryinput?fan_landing=true --- Send in a voice mess…
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Muse Group acquires Audacity, and breaks the internet with its privacy policy, Microsoft loses the Pentagon's JEDI contract, Apple TV+ desperately gets a Roku remote button, and Sony closes its Japan studio while indie developers complain that it's impossible to succeed with them. All this and more! Become a patron! - Support the show on Patreon - …
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We all STILL get them. We all STILL hate them. It’s 2021, so why do robocalls only seem to be getting worse? Most importantly, what (if anything) can be done about them? Become a patron! - Support the show on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/voluntaryinput?fan_landing=true Be sure to visit our Merch Store - https://merch.streamelements.com/volunta…
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Social Media has certainly had its share of ills over the past several years. Is there a better way? CEO Reyn Aubrey of PocketChange (https://pocketchange.social/) certainly thinks so! Become a patron! - Support the show on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/voluntaryinput?fan_landing=true Be sure to visit our Merch Store - https://merch.streameleme…
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Dorsey teaches us that although life is hard, and obstacles and trials will come, you can overcome those obstacles and trials with God’s help! Become a patron! - Support the show on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/voluntaryinput?fan_landing=true Be sure to visit our Merch Store - https://merch.streamelements.com/voluntaryinputpodcast --- Send in …
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Tim Cook takes the stand in the Epic v Apple (with a splash of Microsoft) case, but what did U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers think about what he had to say? Android 12 Beta is out in the wild. Is there a better alternative to lithium-ion batteries? Who has the hottest jersey in the NFL? All that and more - including a special weekly cica…
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