Podcast Summary: Xeroforhire Podcast
Episode Date: February 4, 2025
Host: Xeroforhire
Duration: ~20 minutes
00:00 – 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 Book Shipments for Subscribers
Announces that physical books will be shipped this month to paying Substack subscribers of The Last Day Comic and Xeroforhire.
Current available books:
City Voices (print copy)
Shadow of the Knight (print copy)
Encourages listeners to become yearly paid subscribers to receive all physical books published in 2025.
Mentions sending special gifts to a friend, "Webmaster Josh."
03:06 – 06:10 | Social Media and the State of Online Content
Expresses frustration with "talking head" content and news repackaging on YouTube and Substack.
Feels that many content creators simply recycle news clips with exaggerated thumbnails and titles like "Epic Meltdown!" or "You Won't Believe This!"
Calls such content "talking head slop", arguing it adds no real value to discourse.
Prefers getting news directly from Forbes News, Tim Pool, Liberal Hive Mind, No Agenda Show, and Derek Hunter rather than from random YouTubers.
Dislikes rage-bait and "anti-woke" grifting, calling it repetitive and unhelpful.
06:10 – 07:57 | Issues with Content on Substack
Notes that many writers on Substack mimic Twitter and YouTube drama content, diluting meaningful discussions.
Discusses seeing a writer kicked out of a science fiction group, resonating with their story, only to find their content shifting into culture war rage bait.
Critiques the trend of repackaged reactionary content, saying it lacks originality and clutters meaningful discussion.
07:57 – 11:12 | Upcoming Appearance on Ulysses' Comic Book Odyssey
Announces that he will be guesting on Ulysses' Comic Book Odyssey.
Unsure of the exact air date, but the recording is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
Excited to discuss writing, storytelling, and his contributions to the comic book space.
11:12 – 15:22 | Apocalyptiverse Magazine
Introduces Apocalyptiverse Magazine, a new quarterly publication focused on Christian artists, writers, and comic book creators.
The goal is to build a database of Christian creators and publications.
The first issue is set for release on Free Comic Book Day (May).
Encourages Christian artists, illustrators, and publishers to contribute.
Open to graphic designers who can help improve the magazine’s branding.
15:22 – 17:55 | Updates on The Last Day and Other Writing Projects
Issue #2 of The Last Day will likely be delayed until late 2025.
Writing a follow-up to City Voices but struggling to capture the same magic.
Experimenting with a found-footage documentary-style writing approach featuring government transcripts and logs.
Plans to post samples of this work on his Substack for feedback.
17:55 – 20:00 | Final Thoughts
Encourages listeners to create original content rather than engaging in reactionary discourse.
Praises Trump and Doge for positive changes but dislikes how people talk about political topics in a "crypto bro" way.
Mentions needing to buy more ammo for target practice.
Signs off with a reminder to tune into Ulysses' Comic Book Odyssey later in the week.
Key Takeaways
Subscription Perks: Paid subscribers to his Substack will receive physical copies of his books.
Frustration with Social Media & News Content: Criticizes clickbait, rage-bait, and repackaged news content.
Apocalyptiverse Magazine: A Christian-focused magazine launching in May to highlight creators.
Upcoming Guest Appearance: Will be featured on Ulysses' Comic Book Odyssey soon.
New Writing Projects: Experimenting with documentary-style storytelling.
