Episodes

what breaks us makes us stronger. [The Counter Hit #9]

S2E9 · September 30, 2026 · 01:25:23

SUPPORT US HERE:   https://www.patreon.com/zerodotmedia Breaking up the formula with a LIVE MUSICAL JAM! (This is a recording) Everything is improvised, nothing is scripted! Sam disc...

we learned this lesson already. [The Counter Hit #8]

S2E8 · September 16, 2026 · 01:39:28

SUPPORT US HERE:   https://www.patreon.com/zerodotmedia Hey, have you heard that if you give up all your time and energy and relationships with others to serve a mega-corpo entity to...

the masks we left behind. [The Counter Hit #7]

S2E7 · September 9, 2026 · 01:39:15

SUPPORT US HERE:   https://www.patreon.com/zerodotmedia Holidays away from work remind us of our real selves. Sony is making declarations about "reasonable consumers" that might bite...

when we lose legends. [The Counter Hit #6] Live Recording

S2E6 · September 2, 2026 · 01:43:39

SUPPORT US HERE:   https://www.patreon.com/zerodotmedia Oooof. We lost some venerable people that have done good for the world last week - Dolly Parton, Peter Cullen, Tim Curry will ...

rebel with a cause. [The Counter Hit #5]

S2E5 · August 26, 2026 · 01:24:33

SUPPORT US HERE:   https://www.patreon.com/zerodotmedia Ka-pow! Spider-Man punches a facist! "Uncle" Ben Mckenzie is taking down corruption in the cryptosphere! The Super Nintendo tu...

we're too afraid to enjoy the simple things. [The Counter Hit #4]

S2E4 · August 19, 2026 · 01:11:31

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia Sam goes down a rabbithole of existential dread - do we like complicated things to protect our ego? In addition, good news ab...

what humans do that AI cannot. [The Counter Hit #3]

S2E3 · August 12, 2026 · 01:03:34

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia In this week's episode, Sam dives into the hardship of trying to "make it" in 2026 and beyond while creating another case for...

the new test: you'll own nothing and like it. [The Counter Hit #2]

S2E2 · August 5, 2026 · 02:09:40

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia So many things! AI is spits in the face of book preservation by destroying the books purchased for LLM media consumption; Son...

the first one. [The Counter Hit #1]

S2E1 · July 29, 2026 · 01:49:07

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia We've got a new show! The Counter Hit is the evolution of Zero Dot - a celebration of the human spirit + the boost we all nee...

The Pursuit of Enough [The Zero Dot Podcast #34]

S1E34 · July 15, 2026 · 01:50:38

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia Back by popular demand, Crystal occupies the guest seat once again as TZDP tackles "enough-ness" in a world demanding more of...

Sustainability Through Grief [The Zero Dot Podcast #33]

S1E33 · July 1, 2026 · 01:31:21

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia What does it mean to be sustainable as a human being? Sam discusses the loss of his mother and the healing necessary to keep ...

I'm SIGNIFICANT! w/ Crystal Kirk [The Zero Dot Podcast #32]

S1E32 · June 17, 2026 · 01:29:31

We're back, baby. This week's philosophical discussion of existence and importance is joined by the one and only Mrs. ScareQuotes, AKA Crystal Kirk! Sam and Crystal ponder significan...

Why So Serious? with Ryan "GodofGrunts" Whited [The Zero Dot Podcast #31]

S1E31 · May 27, 2026 · 01:18:49

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia When did we become so afraid of looking stupid as adults trying new things? This week, Sam dives into the topic with someone ...

Living Smaller Lives [The Zero Dot Podcast #30]

S1E30 · May 20, 2026 · 46:54

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia Air Pollution is down! Like, way way way down! That's the good news for Team Human! The (somethingsomething) other news is it...

Navigating Online Empathy with Robert Rostant & David Rivera [The Zero Dot Podcast #29]

S1E29 · May 13, 2026 · 01:23:28

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia Zero Dot is back in an audio only fashion - don't worry video viewers, the battle is lost but the war is far from over. ;) Th...

Simon's Infinite Game [The Zero Dot Podcast #28]

S1E28 · May 6, 2026 · 41:22

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia Wind powered energy and the case for creativity start this week's episode before Sam dives into the work of Simon Sinek. A se...

Trust With Robert Rostant [The Zero Dot Podcast #27]

S1E27 · April 29, 2026 · 01:34:52

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia WHERE IS JOHN??? While Sam is busy asking that question, a surprise guest swoops in to take the spotlight. Our very first Pat...

When "Self Help" Isn't Helpful [The Zero Dot Podcast#26]

S1E26 · April 22, 2026 · 51:04

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia In this week's episode, Sam and Daniel bust self help myths and provide reasonable answers to life's complicated problems - a...

Learning To Listen [The Zero Dot Podcast #25]

S1E25 · April 15, 2026 · 01:45:28

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia Everyone thinks they’re good at helping and coaching others. So much so, we give ourselves a good 'ol pat on the back, "job w...

Jag's Secret Sauce [The Zero Dot Podcast #24]

S1E24 · April 8, 2026 · 01:09:05

SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMedia We went to SPACE! TSA is partially funded! What good news! Also, we dive into the beautiful historic art of John Atkinson Gri...