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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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All Episodes

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

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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

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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

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2025/04/08

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24:01

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

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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...

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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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18:04

Building a Digital Sanctuary & Breaking Free from...

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2025/03/23

Episode Summary:In this episode, Xeroforhire reflects on the frustrating state of modern apps and platforms, particularly the lack of simple, ad-free recording tools. He dives deep into how social media—especially Instagram—fuels harmful comparison habits, stifling creativity and contributing to depression. From there, he introduces the ambitious Home Terminal Project, a tech solution focused on consolidating communication, reducing corporate dependency, and reclaiming control over digital

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5:23

Update on my daughter

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2025/03/22

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18:59

Daredevil episode 3 review and commentary

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2025/03/17

Here's the referenced video of the fourth age, Daredevil reaction. Definitely worth the watch https://youtu.be/TKV6uA6451w?si=4CMYVTi0b4YxhX1FPodcast Summary: Daredevil’s Morality Trap & Progressivism in EntertainmentHost: XeroforhirePodcast: The Xero HourRuntime: ~19 minutes(00:00) - Technical Difficulties & FrustrationI kicked off the episode by venting my frustration—my device died mid-recording and I lost a solid podcast I had lined up, full of current events commentary. I might post whatever’s

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11:37

This Music is Really Bad

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2025/03/13

TL; DL Podcast Summary & Call to Action (First-Person)Hey everyone, in this episode of Xero for Hire, I talk about what’s been a pretty hectic week—moving my RV, power washing, and juggling a full work schedule. On top of all that, I’ve been signing up for different online writing platforms like Tapas, Wattpad, and Royal Road, trying to find the right place for my superhero fiction.The problem? Every genre seems to have some kind of built-in ideological club, and it’s not always what you’d expect. A

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12:25

Bonus Podcast: follow up to my AI post from this...

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2025/03/03

No I wasn't trying to get one over on you guys by uploading an AI generated podcast by Google lm. Here I discussed the reason why I uploaded the entirety of that podcast and I also talk about some of the changes I'm making to my substack this month. 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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30:22

I fed AI my ideas about progressivism, and almost...

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2025/03/03

Google LM is not known for being balanced. But it has a cool podcast function that reads your sources and even compiles up to 30 sources, and then disseminates all the information as a podcast between two Hosts. I like to use it to get a glimpse of how your average normie is going to understand what I'm working on, understanding that I think quite differently than most people. Sometimes I feel like Google LM is a really good reflection of your average person, although deeply entrenched and

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38:39

Government Fraud, AI Fan Fiction, and Why Stimulus...

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2025/02/24

The three main stories in this podcast revolve around government corruption, economic concerns over a proposed stimulus, and AI-generated misinformation.First, the episode dives into the ongoing audits of USAID and Social Security, exposing large-scale fraud, waste, and abuse. The host highlights how government records are still being stored in outdated mineshafts from the 1950s and criticizes the media for failing to investigate these issues. He also points out a spike in Google searches for

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29:44

How to get past the bias guardrails of Chatgpt

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2025/02/11

So I had a bunch of clips set aside that I was going to use to prove a point, and with just a little bit of push back, I was actually able to get chat GPT to make my point for me. This is a live demonstration on what it looks like to work alongside AI, stewarding it as a responsible leader. If you're not getting these kinds of results from your AI then you're clearly doing something wrong. Take charge and try again. Now I'm completely open to the idea that it may just be acquiescing to my input

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14:16

USAID gave Millions in Subscriptions to Media Outlets

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2025/02/08

0:00 - 0:18* Introduction and greeting from the host. Mentions that this is the third time recording this episode.0:18 - 0:42* Explains the platforms where the podcast can be listened to or watched, including YouTube and Substack for members.0:42 - 1:03* Introduces the main topic of the episode, hinting at revelations about funding for media outlets and expresses a moment of self-congratulation for past predictions.1:03 - End* References an old podcast from November 12th where he discussed the

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20:02

Talking-head Slop

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/02/04

Podcast Summary: Xeroforhire PodcastEpisode Date: February 4, 2025Host: XeroforhireDuration: ~20 minutes00:00 – 01:04 | Opening and Personal Anecdote* Xeroforhire opens the podcast mentioning that he had planned to take a nap but was disturbed by someone having a "one-man riot," repeatedly firing rounds for an extended period.* He usually doesn’t mind shooting but found the extended gunfire excessive.* Decides to record the podcast because the noise sparked a lot of thoughts.01:04 – 03:06 | Physical

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52:45

We are SO BACK BABY!

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2025/01/30

SO I guess I’m doing political stuff again… Culture War stufff. Ya’ll dragged me back! 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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13:49

Tik Tok without Americans

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2025/01/20

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