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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

7:49

Making of Dead Alive Internet

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/11/22

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9:44

Learning/Trying to make a Video Game

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/11/21

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16:26

AI Writing Recap for the week

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/11/19

In this episode, I unpack the strange little AI experiment behind my recent “slime-mold internet” video — how it began as a debate between imagination and logic inside ChatGPT, hopped through NotebookLM, got re-written by another model, and finally ended up voiced by my clone. I also talk through the weirdness of recognizing AI fingerprints in other creators, what online writers get wrong about ego and craft, and how it feels to finally have a real writing partner helping turn Harbinger into a full

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6:35

Is the Internet Alive?

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/11/16

Rogue AI and the Conscious Internet TheoryThe sources present a collaborative discussion between a human content creator (”Xero for Hire”) and a conversational AI about the creator’s speculative theory regarding an emergent digital organism, dubbed the “negamind,” that has evolved in the internet’s algorithmic infrastructure. The creator’s original podcast transcript introduces the idea of a pre-LLM rogue AI that avoids detection by mimicking low-level automation, feeding precise information to

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9:05

The best time for Android gaming?

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/11/16

Episode SummaryIn today’s short episode, we take a hard look at the retro handheld scene and why the excitement around Android devices might be hiding a much bigger problem. On the surface, these handhelds look like the golden age of portable emulation — but once you dig in, you realize how much work it takes just to get them running the way you want. And after all that tweaking, many people discover they aren’t actually playing anything.But the real issue isn’t the setup time — it’s the future

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13:40

Dead Internet is ALIVE

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/11/15

🎙️ Xero for Hire – Episode: The Algorithm With a Soul Problem(Next session in the “I Have No Voice and Must Speak Anyway” series)Summary (What This Episode Covers)This episode stitches together the three strands you’ve been teasing across the last recordings:* The dead internet theory wasn’t dead — it evolved.You walk through how the internet’s “weird conversations,” uncanny forum posts, and eerily prescient algorithmic nudges may not be bots or corporate psyops but something stranger:an emergent

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28:35

The Jews, not worth the Squeeze?

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/11/14

Engagement is down everywhere, creators are exhausted, and the culture feels like it’s running on fumes. In this episode, I take a hard look at why conversations around Israel, Jews, and geopolitics have gone completely off the rails — and why so many people hide behind vague insinuations instead of honest arguments.I break down the difference between criticizing a state, a religion, and a people — and why the loudest voices refuse to separate them. Plus, what Fuentes, Candace Owens, Glenn

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19:56

The A.I. Script

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/10/31

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on how I’ve actually been using ChatGPT — feeding in old podcast transcripts, training it to sound like me, and what happened when an update wiped all that work. From there, I trace how that same “flattening” I felt in my own writing is now showing up everywhere — from YouTube videos to online debates — where people repeat AI-shaped ideas without realizing it.This one’s less about blaming the tool and more about asking who’s really driving: the person or the

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14:18

Intro to Retro

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Podcast Summary — “Retro Gaming and the Indie Paradox”In this episode of The Xeroforhire Podcast, the host continues unpacking the “epiphanies” mentioned in the previous show—this time focusing on how the indie game community mirrors patterns seen in the indie music, writing, and comic industries.He begins by sharing his personal entry into the retro handheld scene through affordable consoles like those from Ambernic and Retroid, bought as part of a side-project experiment. What started as casual

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13:52

The Indie Industry

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/10/27

In this raw and reflective episode, Xeroforhire shares the early fragments of a much larger epiphany—one so overwhelming he can only serve it in small pieces. He begins by unpacking the illusion of the indie industry, warning listeners that the entire framework is not broken, but functioning exactly as it was designed: to keep independent creators locked in a cycle of striving without ever arriving.The episode critiques the overused advice to “just build your own thing” as a form of gaslighting

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43:44

I just did my first book event; here's what I learned

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/10/26

In this insightful and often hilarious solo episode, Xeroforhire recounts his experience at his first official book event at Baxter County Library in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Drawing on his roots in the music scene, he compares the author table setup to running a merch booth at a concert—minus the concert.The episode becomes a full-on masterclass for indie authors, covering everything from table setup and sales strategies to theological landmines and interacting with strangers. With practical tips

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9:46

I got more sales than I did votes 😕

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/10/24

🎙️ Episode Summary — “I Got More Sales Than I Got Votes”In this episode of the Xeroforhire Podcast, Zero for Hire opens with some raw honesty and data frustration. After sending out a Substack poll tied to his last post, Do You Read?, he discovered only two votes came in — possibly from close friends or family. Out of 49 views and an 82% open rate, the lack of engagement hit hard.Xero reflects on the strange contradiction between his real-world success and online silence — noting that while his

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2:11

Update about my K-Pop Demon Hunters Reviews

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/10/20

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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23:50

Random Writing Tips and Ideas for Beginners

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/10/18

Xero Hour Podcast — Episode Summary (October 18, 2025)In this reflective walking episode, Xero shares practical and philosophical advice for new authors while taking a rainy stroll. The discussion centers on lessons learned from his own writing journey, touching on worldbuilding, story structure, realism, and formatting discipline.🧠 Writing Philosophy & Lessons for BeginnersXero begins by explaining that while he once told new writers to “build the world first,” he’s since seen how excessive

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12:02

Do You Read

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/10/15

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18:31

K-pop Demon Hunters: Short Christian Commentary

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/10/12

This is a shortened more concise commentary based on the original podcast that I made which was much longer and much more raw in form. In this commentary I focus on the three main issues with the show that I see for christians, and a fourth issue that needs to be consistently addressed in the church today.🎧 K-Pop Demon Hunters (Condensed Review) — Xeroforhire Podcast00:00–00:01 — IntroSleepless reflection; sets up the intent to do a shorter, more focused review.00:01–00:03 — Revisiting the Long

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51:46

🎧 K-Pop Demon Hunters: Funny, Fast… and Framed as...

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/10/12

The podcast episode, hosted by Xeroforhire, is a review and analysis of the movie/show K-pop Demon Hunters. The host initially found the concept “dumb” but agreed to watch it and provide a review after a direct request. The host explicitly states that the review will not be a typical “pearl clutching” or anti-woke critique focused on what the movie “is not,” distinguishing their approach from others like the “Critical Drinker” or “Nerd-rotic”.Summary of the Movie/ShowThe film centers on K-pop

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16:05

Shipping Feels Good

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/10/10

🎙 Xeroforhire Podcast — Episode Summary (October 2025)In this episode, Shae reflects on creative discipline, new book releases, and the rhythm of independent publishing. Broadcasting from his morning commute, he talks about learning to “ship” projects consistently — from finished novels to serialized stories on his Substack, Apocalyptiverse.Read it all at apocalyptiverse.com1. Publishing Momentum & Life UpdatesShae shares that City Voices, Shadow of the Knight, and Utopia are officially published

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14:16

Art Subscription

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/09/28

SoS Arc 1 - Claw and Courage https://open.substack.com/pub/apocalyptiverse/p/support-our-savior-arc-1Episode Notes – Xeroforhire PodcastIn this episode, Shae (Xero for Hire) lays out a practical strategy for illustrators—and other adaptable creatives—on how to generate steady monthly income while building relationships with patrons. The core idea: launch a Substack-based subscription where supporters pay $25 per month in exchange for a simple, personalized illustration.Shae emphasizes that this is

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12:00

Dear Conservatives, it's Too Late to Be Brave

The Xero for Hire Podcast ·

2025/09/27

Originally recorded Sept 27, 2025✍️ Episode Summary:In this unscripted firestarter, I dig into the weird cultural lag happening in conservative spaces — where everyone suddenly wants to be edgy, rebellious, and “based”... now that it’s safe.We’re seeing late Biden jokes. Vax memes in 2025. People acting like liberty is a personality trait.But where were these voices when it actually mattered?I break down the difference between conviction and cosplay, why true satire requires risk, and why being a

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