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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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25:42

Superman Wasn’t Terrible, But…

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/07/16

XEROFORHIRE PODCAST: Superman (2025) Review SummaryIn this episode, Xeroforhire offers a candid, spoiler-heavy review of the 2025 Superman film, navigating a mix of praise, critique, and cultural frustration. He describes the movie as "fine"—not great, not terrible—but loaded with contradictions. While the central theme of superhero authority and international interference is surprisingly mature, much of the film unfolds like a child’s cartoon version of reality. From cheap-looking government sets

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4:06

XERO Writes

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/07/10

Description:In this short update, Xeroforhire announces a new direction for his creative work: transforming his cultural essays from Substack into narrated audio essays for YouTube under the banner XERO Writes. Wrestling with burnout, algorithmic suppression, and the noise of the culture war, he shares how he's refocusing on content that actually matters—evergreen reflections on faith, media, and memory.He reflects on:* Feeling lost between projects and imposter syndrome* The desire to escape

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10:09

More Story, Less Art

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/07/09

Total Runtime: ~10 min(00:00–00:40) – Intro & Framing* Zero starts while listening to a video by YouTuber Perch, who discusses improving the comic industry.* Notes that Perch often speaks to large publishers—those who already operate at scale (10–15K sales per title).(00:40–01:30) – His Reality vs. Industry Expectations* Shares his 2023 Indiegogo campaign: raised ~$500, but spent over $2K producing a 22-page comic.* Covered the rest from personal funds—something he can’t do again this

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5:58

Update 7-1

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/07/02

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8:37

Xeroforhire Podcast – July 1, 2025

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2025/07/01

In this 10-minute drive-time dispatch, Xeroforhire gives an unfiltered update on the publishing chaos surrounding the upcoming release of Utopia, his latest novel in The Last Day series. He vents about the frustrations of self-publishing—wrong book sizes, EPUB formatting issues stripping dramatic spacing, and the exhausting need to reformat everything solo without an editor or publishing assistant. The wear-and-tear of indie authorship hits hard, especially while juggling full-time work and

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10:39

I Tried to Play Pokémon Again and Regretted Everything

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/06/25

Episode Summary:Host returns to Pokémon TCGP out of curiosity and nostalgia, finds early joy in collecting and battling with his wife, but quickly runs into meta problems — namely broken Charizard builds, unbalanced Ultra Beasts, and exploitative player tactics. The episode becomes a cathartic takedown of game design shortcuts, toxic online play, and the frustration of trying to have fun in a game that's been hijacked by imbalance and cheese tactics. Concludes with a call to keep it private and pure

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44:12

Lilo and Stitch 2025 Movie Review (Spoilers)

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2025/06/23

Episode Length: 44 minutesTone: Conversational, skeptical, family-centeredTheme: Watch the movie before judging it—don’t let culture warriors rob you of joy.🧾 SummaryIn this episode, Xeroforhire offers a grounded and honest take on Disney’s Lilo & Stitch remake. Despite expecting another soulless, agenda-pushing cash grab, he found the film surprisingly heartfelt and enjoyable. Xeroforhire breaks down major points of controversy—including “woke” accusations, Hawaiian representation, changes from

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14:46

Xeroforhire Podcast — Episode: No Kings

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/06/20

Short Summary:In this episode, Xeroforhire delivers a raw, reflective monologue about the “No Kings” movement and the cultural decay in major U.S. cities, particularly LA. He contrasts patriotic immigrants with performative outrage, critiques spiritualized anti-patriotism within some Christian circles, and laments the normalization of lawlessness and chaos. Ultimately, he warns listeners about the danger of ideological posturing that leads to real-world harm, expressing exhaustion at the moral

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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...

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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)

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2025/05/09

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3:10

Prey for My Sins

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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

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2025/05/08

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4:00

Zombies (Placebo Mix) - The Legend of XERO

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2025/05/08

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3:35

Where Do We Stand (Plus Ultra Mix)

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2025/05/08

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3:04

Crazy Praises (PartyPplMix) - The Legend of XERO

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2025/05/08

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3:08

Generation Big Red 'X' - The Legend of XERO

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2025/05/08

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