Erik Jones
@erikthejones.bsky.social
I write about podcasts and I also like to make not very serious visuals.
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@erikthejones.bsky.social
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Hurt Your Brain | Erik Jones | Substack
An internet playlist for people fascinated by the world. Get recommendations on podcasts and other links that will make you think. Click to read Hurt Your Brain, by Erik Jones, a Substack publication ...
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I appreciate this unhinged podcast related auto complete my phone suggested
October 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I appreciate this unhinged podcast related auto complete my phone suggested
Every so often my cat makes this weird expression that I think can only be described as his “bowser face.”
August 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Every so often my cat makes this weird expression that I think can only be described as his “bowser face.”
Podcast humor in the wild
July 23, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Podcast humor in the wild
Don’t be an RSSHOLE
Share good podcasts when you hear them
Share good podcasts when you hear them
June 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Don’t be an RSSHOLE
Share good podcasts when you hear them
Share good podcasts when you hear them
Listening to @ologies.bsky.social is always a delight.
Spiders have always had bad PR and it’s time to end this spider hate nonsense.
Some perspective I learned in the latest episode:
Spiders have always had bad PR and it’s time to end this spider hate nonsense.
Some perspective I learned in the latest episode:
May 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Listening to @ologies.bsky.social is always a delight.
Spiders have always had bad PR and it’s time to end this spider hate nonsense.
Some perspective I learned in the latest episode:
Spiders have always had bad PR and it’s time to end this spider hate nonsense.
Some perspective I learned in the latest episode:
New shirts available everywhere fake podcast merch is sold
May 14, 2025 at 12:50 AM
New shirts available everywhere fake podcast merch is sold
Is everything a masterclass these days?
May 14, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Is everything a masterclass these days?
Making money as a creator online is a great side gig, says person who has side gig selling a course on being a creator.
April 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Making money as a creator online is a great side gig, says person who has side gig selling a course on being a creator.
Welcome back Severance
January 18, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Welcome back Severance
Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria is such a great science interview show. Love this skepticism definition from ep w/ Steve Novella.
“Being an expert in science doesn’t make you an automatic expert in bullshit. You need people who are both.”
“Being an expert in science doesn’t make you an automatic expert in bullshit. You need people who are both.”
January 7, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria is such a great science interview show. Love this skepticism definition from ep w/ Steve Novella.
“Being an expert in science doesn’t make you an automatic expert in bullshit. You need people who are both.”
“Being an expert in science doesn’t make you an automatic expert in bullshit. You need people who are both.”
A podcast called Unofficial Hype, where each episode is a different guest who has the mission to be the unofficial hype person for a hobby or interest.
Their job is to convince an apathetic listener to get into something through the sheer power of their enthusiasm.
Why care and where to start.
Their job is to convince an apathetic listener to get into something through the sheer power of their enthusiasm.
Why care and where to start.
January 6, 2025 at 12:49 AM
A podcast called Unofficial Hype, where each episode is a different guest who has the mission to be the unofficial hype person for a hobby or interest.
Their job is to convince an apathetic listener to get into something through the sheer power of their enthusiasm.
Why care and where to start.
Their job is to convince an apathetic listener to get into something through the sheer power of their enthusiasm.
Why care and where to start.
Magic 8 Ball, will I find some good podcasts this year?
January 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Magic 8 Ball, will I find some good podcasts this year?
It’s a very short read and worth checking out I think:
“Excellent Advice For Living” by Kevin Kelly
It’s full of tweet length pithy advice. Some is just ok, but some are great that I still think about all the time.
Here are a few of my favorites:
“Excellent Advice For Living” by Kevin Kelly
It’s full of tweet length pithy advice. Some is just ok, but some are great that I still think about all the time.
Here are a few of my favorites:
January 5, 2025 at 12:48 AM
It’s a very short read and worth checking out I think:
“Excellent Advice For Living” by Kevin Kelly
It’s full of tweet length pithy advice. Some is just ok, but some are great that I still think about all the time.
Here are a few of my favorites:
“Excellent Advice For Living” by Kevin Kelly
It’s full of tweet length pithy advice. Some is just ok, but some are great that I still think about all the time.
Here are a few of my favorites:
The new year doesn’t really begin until I dutifully and single handedly finish this tin of three types of popcorn
January 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The new year doesn’t really begin until I dutifully and single handedly finish this tin of three types of popcorn
One of the biggest game changers for my creativity was very simple and very analog
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Everyone Should Own a Big Ass Notebook
Unlock your ideas
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January 4, 2025 at 12:39 AM
One of the biggest game changers for my creativity was very simple and very analog
medium.com/@erikthejone...
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I feel foolish for not doing this way sooner, but here’s a little tip for readers out there who like to highlight things but also like to read physical books.
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A Super Simple Way To Take Notes on Physical Books
You could even say that for readers who take notes, I have this “one weird trick”
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January 3, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I feel foolish for not doing this way sooner, but here’s a little tip for readers out there who like to highlight things but also like to read physical books.
erikthejones.medium.com/a-super-simp...
erikthejones.medium.com/a-super-simp...
It feels good to consume things.
But when all I do is consume, I feel like something is missing.
My goal for 2025 is to sustain a healthy give and take between consuming and creating.
But when all I do is consume, I feel like something is missing.
My goal for 2025 is to sustain a healthy give and take between consuming and creating.
January 2, 2025 at 3:34 AM
It feels good to consume things.
But when all I do is consume, I feel like something is missing.
My goal for 2025 is to sustain a healthy give and take between consuming and creating.
But when all I do is consume, I feel like something is missing.
My goal for 2025 is to sustain a healthy give and take between consuming and creating.
The power of books
January 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The power of books
I sometimes think about what an awesome YouTube channel Carl Sagan would have if he had the chance.
December 31, 2024 at 4:03 PM
I sometimes think about what an awesome YouTube channel Carl Sagan would have if he had the chance.
I’m honestly impressed by people who can read a 20+ minute article on their phone.
Like I see a substack that looks interesting but is SO LONG and I say who has time for this, but then it has hundreds of comments.
Like I see a substack that looks interesting but is SO LONG and I say who has time for this, but then it has hundreds of comments.
December 30, 2024 at 2:16 PM
I’m honestly impressed by people who can read a 20+ minute article on their phone.
Like I see a substack that looks interesting but is SO LONG and I say who has time for this, but then it has hundreds of comments.
Like I see a substack that looks interesting but is SO LONG and I say who has time for this, but then it has hundreds of comments.
Continued tradition of grabbing library books for each other as part of our gift giving.
A nice low pressure way to help each other discover something new.
This year received some damn good ones.
A nice low pressure way to help each other discover something new.
This year received some damn good ones.
December 29, 2024 at 10:51 PM
Continued tradition of grabbing library books for each other as part of our gift giving.
A nice low pressure way to help each other discover something new.
This year received some damn good ones.
A nice low pressure way to help each other discover something new.
This year received some damn good ones.
Putting the amount of podcasts (and our galaxy) in perspective:
If you take ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES and you send one ep to each star in our Milky Way, you would run out real fast.
In fact, close to 0% of stars would get ANYTHING.
So some say there are too many podcasts, but I say we need more!
If you take ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES and you send one ep to each star in our Milky Way, you would run out real fast.
In fact, close to 0% of stars would get ANYTHING.
So some say there are too many podcasts, but I say we need more!
December 28, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Putting the amount of podcasts (and our galaxy) in perspective:
If you take ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES and you send one ep to each star in our Milky Way, you would run out real fast.
In fact, close to 0% of stars would get ANYTHING.
So some say there are too many podcasts, but I say we need more!
If you take ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES and you send one ep to each star in our Milky Way, you would run out real fast.
In fact, close to 0% of stars would get ANYTHING.
So some say there are too many podcasts, but I say we need more!
I have a crazy prediction about podcasts in 2025:
There will continue to be more good shows than you possibly have time to listen to.
There will continue to be more good shows than you possibly have time to listen to.
December 28, 2024 at 1:14 AM
I have a crazy prediction about podcasts in 2025:
There will continue to be more good shows than you possibly have time to listen to.
There will continue to be more good shows than you possibly have time to listen to.
Pretty excited for White Lotus season 3.
But damn, I saw all these comments about excitement for “Lisa” and her acting debut and after searching around I now feel completely old and out of touch.
youtu.be/DrU8ofww-NI?...
But damn, I saw all these comments about excitement for “Lisa” and her acting debut and after searching around I now feel completely old and out of touch.
youtu.be/DrU8ofww-NI?...
The White Lotus Season 3 | Official Teaser | Max
YouTube video by Max
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December 17, 2024 at 1:08 AM
Pretty excited for White Lotus season 3.
But damn, I saw all these comments about excitement for “Lisa” and her acting debut and after searching around I now feel completely old and out of touch.
youtu.be/DrU8ofww-NI?...
But damn, I saw all these comments about excitement for “Lisa” and her acting debut and after searching around I now feel completely old and out of touch.
youtu.be/DrU8ofww-NI?...