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The Xero for Hire Podcast

J. K. Slaughter

**Welcome to the Xero Hour, where I explore news and culture from an irreverent Christian perspective with a focus on divergent thinking. The road less traveled is definitely more interesting. I promise to bring you interesting and thought provoking stories about God, history, science, politics, current events and the occasional random nonsense that my life presents us with. I wanted to start by saying thanks for joining me on this journey. It"s going to be a lot of fun. xeroforhire.substack.com

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9:22

My Worst Podcast so far...

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/06/16

Episode SummaryThis episode is a candid, light-hearted, yet reflective conversation between the host and his wife, recorded during a casual morning coffee moment. They recount a weekend filled with visits from old friends, unexpected kid antics (like super-glued scissors), and deeper reflections on vulnerability, church experiences, and the cost of honesty in a culture sensitive to truth. The episode mixes humor, personal anecdotes, and unfiltered commentary on faith, culture, and family

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14:36

Chat GPT workflow users: beware of this glitch

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/06/09

In this candid solo episode, Xero opens up about his personal ChatGPT workflow—a behind-the-scenes system he’s never fully shared until now. He explains how he uses ChatGPT not as a crutch, but as a refining mirror to clarify his thoughts for books, characters, and theology/philosophy development. He dives into the importance of maintaining his own voice in the AI responses, describing how he trained ChatGPT by feeding it transcripts from his most passionate podcast episodes to establish a vocal

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11:31

Branding Crisis, Literary Rebirth, and the Rise of...

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/06/04

🎙️ XERO for Hire Podcast – Episode Summary (June 4, 2025)Title: Branding Crisis, Literary Rebirth, and the Rise of ApocalyptiverseIn this introspective and transparent solo episode, the host of XERO for Hire unpacks a recent “branding crisis” and announces a major shift in direction for his creative works. The episode begins with a look back at his explosive writing journey—from audio dramas and comics to novellas and theological essays—explaining how his passion for storytelling evolved into a

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13:32

What's in the Works (Update Podcast)

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/05/09

Xeroforhire Podcast Summary (Episode Timestamped)00:00–01:00 – Intro & Life Update* Joking intro with self-deprecating humor.* Announces it's Friday and recaps a tiring week due to job promotion and transitioning roles at work.01:00–02:20 – Creative Focus & Noise-Canceling Workflow* Mentions being introverted and working better with noise-canceling headphones.* Staying focused while juggling old and new job responsibilities.02:20–03:10 – Guest Spot on Alpha Red Comic Podcast* Recaps recent

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4:42

The Master's Plan (Ethereal Mix)

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/05/09

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3:10

Prey for My Sins

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/05/09

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3:37

New Years Eve (Extra Goth Mix)

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/05/09

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3:29

Better Off (Vacation Mix) - The Legend of XERO

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/05/08

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4:00

Zombies (Placebo Mix) - The Legend of XERO

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/05/08

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3:35

Where Do We Stand (Plus Ultra Mix)

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/05/08

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3:04

Crazy Praises (PartyPplMix) - The Legend of XERO

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/05/08

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3:08

Generation Big Red 'X' - The Legend of XERO

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/05/08

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4:06

Alone - The Legend of XERO

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/05/08

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21:23

Sailor Sarah and Ruckus - 2 New Characters

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/05/01

SummaryIn this episode, the host gives an inside look at two characters from The Last Day series:* Sailor Sarah* A swashbuckling, pirate-themed superhero inspired by characters like All Might and Jack Sparrow.* She’s energetic, brash, full of bravado, and surrounded by a mythos of luck and chaos.* While she insists her victories come from skill, others see her as a walking catastrophe where lucky accidents turn into triumphs.* Her weaponry includes a sword and revolver pistols, with hints of TK

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13:14

Batman comics are just horror now

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/04/28

Episode Topic: Reaction and critique of Absolute Batman (issues 1–7)In this episode, Xeroforhire reviews his experience reading Absolute Batman volumes 1 through 7. After letting the issues pile up for a few months, he read them all in one go—and decided he will not continue buying the series. His main critiques are:* The story feels like a series of "wouldn't it be cool if?" moments with little real emotional or narrative grounding.* Batman is portrayed as a massive, brooding figure whose actions

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49:55

AI Hate EXPOSES a Lack of Creativity

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/04/17

00:00 – 01:30Personal Life Chaos & Creative LimboXero shares the intensity of his recent life changes—moving to a new RV, training at work, taking on a promotion—all of which made creative focus difficult. Sets the tone for a grounded, personal discussion.01:30 – 03:00Initial Friction with the Artist CommunityXero recalls backlash from Facebook comic groups when wargaming ideas with AI. Despite trying to see their side, he notes that their reaction was emotional, not rational—rooted in insecurity

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12:22

Happy Monday update

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/04/08

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24:01

Libertarianism Is an Aesthetic: A Working Man’s Case...

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/04/04

Xeroforxire breaks down the false promises of libertarianism, the lived reality of America's gutted middle class, and why tariffs aren't control—they're survival. A powerful, emotional, and unscripted defense of the American worker." tags: [podcast, economics, tariffs, libertarianism, middle-class, justice, ideology, america, trade, personal-story] summary: | In this raw and personal episode, Zero for Hire challenges the shallow slogans of modern libertarianism by sharing his firsthand experience

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19:07

NPR and the Katherine Maher Testimony – Gatekeeping...

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/03/31

Introduction and Setup* (00:00:01) – Introduction to the episode by Zero for Hire.* (00:00:07) – Announcement of the topic: Commentary on Katherine Maher’s testimony at NPR.* (00:00:24) – Acknowledgment of NPR’s potential defunding and the implications.* (00:00:40) – Personal connection to the topic: Commentary will include both personal experience and insights.NPR and Left-Wing Indoctrination* (00:00:52) – Mention of the “Defund NPR” meme and the public sentiment against NPR and PBS.* (00:01:04) –

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16:37

My weird experience with chat GPT

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/03/25

When late night thoughts start to catch up with you, it's very strange to see what they actually look like when they're reflected back at you. At least that's kind of how I'm interpreting it. You'll understand after you listen. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit xeroforhire.substack.com/subscribe

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