Hot Digi Dog: Recent Episodes
Kristen Boschma and Marcus Betschel
Wide-ranging and surprising conversations between two digital obsessives. We'll entertain you every week with wild stories from the web, tips, tricks and interviews.
In the final episode of Season 1, Kristen and Marcus tackle the weighty issue of celebration and digital innovation. From invitations to gift giving we look at how digital innovation has made it easier to plan for celebrations. But does it come with a cost? Do we value the organising more than the celebrating? Join us for this fun and celebratory episode.
No matter how you celebrate or what you celebrate we hope you have a happy and safe end to 2021 and that 2022 brings you joy.
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In our penultimate episode for Season 1, we will cover the MASSIVE topic of cars and the auto industry. Kristen and Marcus cover how the auto industry uses digital to help us find and sell the cars of our dreams (or nightmares).
This week on the podcast, Kristen and Marcus talk about the growing issue of social isolation. With so many connection available through digital platforms, is this problem being combatted- or is the digital saviour actually a major contributor to the issue? Join the discussion and send your feedback to hotdigidogpoddie@gmail.com
In this episode, Kristen and Marcus discuss the huge movement that is thrifting and upcycling used goods. Gaining even more traction during the pandemic, is this multi billion dollar movement being driven even further by digital channels? Join the discussion and email through your own thoughts and experiences at hotdigidogpoddie@gmail.com
This week on Hot Digi Dog we are joined by George Hall - an awesome multi-media artist. Together we discuss art, appreciation of art, using Instagram to drive connection and success in the time of the global pandemic (and a little about Wendy too!).
Join Kristen, Marcus and George for this fun and informative discussion.
In this very special episode of Hot Digi Dog we speak to Dan Matheson; hospitality entrepreneur, keen observer of the human condition and survivor. Dan talks to us about what it's like to open a wine bar and stay afloat during the pandemic....in the world's most locked down city!
As we look to the future and flock back to bars and restaurants it's a revelation to hear what it's taken for our beloved local hospitality venue to stay afloat and how people like Dan find their joy in hospo.
You can find Dan Matheson's eponymous wine bar, on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mathesonwinebar/
This week on Hot Digi Dog we are joined by Tim Beveridge - Founder & CEO of Modern Marketing Group. Our discussion meanders through risk, danger, safety and achievement and then strays into side pathways of bungee jumping, weird hobbies and emotional boundaries.
Join Kristen, Marcus and Tim for an informative discussion on the way we approach pushing ourselves, developing plans and doing it even if it's scary.
We've all read about people who have started new businesses or podcasts over the course of the pandemic. But how many of them have flourished?
In this episode of Hot Digi Dog Marcus and Kristen talk about some businesses you've probably never heard of who have flourished during the pandemic - but not in the usual way.
Join us for an hilarious discussion about how digital innovation can change lives.
The digital world is nothing if not a wealth of new gadgets, programs and apps. This week on the podcast, Kristen and Marcus focus on the world of organisation tools. Join us as we discover that what may sound boring is actually full of invention and ideas designed to make our lives easier... or more lazy...depends on how you look at it!
This week, Kristen and Marcus are joined by guest Michael Levine to talk about the online world of education. They discuss how online learning has evolved and how it potentially means more people will have access to a broader range of education options. Also, what's happening now, what's to come and how will it change us as well as what we can get passionate about!
This week we have some light relief as Kristen Boschma shares stories from Reddit thread "Am I The Ahole?" with Marcus Betschel.
Join in the fun as they discuss they crazy stories, personal conflict and debate - just who is the ahole?
In this episode of Hot Digi Dog, Marcus and Kristen talk about some brilliant marketing ideas that have generated millions of views and driven sales. But are they all good? Is there such a thing as going too far in this day and age of views, clicks and PR spin?
Join us on this conversation adventure as we work our way through the marketing world and how digital innovation is taking a front seat in driving ideas.
Hot Digi Dog is a podcast that discusses digital life by two digital tragics.
Do you have any hobbies? Or is life all one big cycle of Zoom meetings and online entertainment? In this episode of Hot Digi Dog, Kristen and Marcus talk about hobbies and how we can all use digital innovation to occupy our free time.
Whether you're into baking, card games, crafting, sport or photography there's a place for you online and in our discussion!
In this episode of Hot Digi Dog, Kristen and Marcus talk about tradies and how the hiring, quoting and delivery of work by white collar know-nothings can be scary.
Hot Digi Dog explores the world of digital innovation and how our daily lives are changing, or could change, for better or worse.
This week Kristen and Marcus conclude their virtual travel around the globe with a stop in Italy! They talk with special guest Andrea Abbondanza about life in Italy and his lived experience of "work, rest and play" through a digital lens.
Italy may have been ranked 4th to last in the EU in 2019 for digital competitiveness in 2019 but that doesn't mean there isn't talent and some leading areas in the north of the country.
Join us to hear all about it from l'uomo Andrea!
In this episode of Hot Digi Dog we speak to Paull Young. An expat Aussie who has worked in digital for the last decade in the USA- firstly on the East Coast and now on the West Coast of the country many think lead the digital revolution.
We've all heard how advanced digital innovation is in the United States- Paull shares with us his thoughts, stories and opinions on how digital affects his "work, rest & play" in the good ol' U S of A.
We've all heard stories about how advanced digital innovation is in the United States - how is that you can order regular lump crab meat from one side of the country in the morning and have it that afternoon?
Does digital innovation mean that life is easier?
In this episode of Hot Digi Dog we speak to Pete - a regular guy; a dad, husband, son, cousin, friend and community member who is using digital innovation the best way he knows how.
On episode 22 of Hot Digi Dog we continue with our series: My Digital Life Around the World. In this episode we speak to Brogan Molooy about digital life in Ireland and how he goes editing this very podcast!
He shares about life in Ireland (and Scotland where he's currently based) and talks about how digital innovation impacts the way he lives, works and plays.
On episode 21 of Hot Digi Dog we launch a new series: My Digital Life Around the World. In this exciting series we speak to everyday people and ask them what it's like to live where they're at and how digital innovation impacts the way they live, work and play.
This week, Doris Li talks to us about daily life in China and how digital innovation is being used to keep people safe from Co-vid, jump restaurant queues and track the movements of employees.
This week on Hot Digi Dog we talk about cleaning and hygiene. At this time in the world's history, cleaning has become a hot topic but for some people it's become a moral high ground.
In episode 20, Marcus and Kristen travel through the circles of clean like bizarro-world Dantes and uncover the role of digital innovation in keeping us all clean at home, work and on our bodies.
In episode 19 of Hot Digi Dog we touch on the massive issue of the weight loss industry (not fitness, health or wellness - just weight loss). It's a big topic but we tackle it like sumo wrestlers of conversation.
Marcus and Kristen jump into the topic like kids on a bouncy castle and look at why weight loss matters to our culture, how the weight loss industry is lacking and where digital innovation can help foster healthier habits.
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News has evolved from cave drawings and town criers to the fast paced world of citizen journalism and fake news that we now know. But how has digital innovation changed the way we view news, journalism and each other? In episode 18 Marcus and Kristen discuss the world of news and journalism and go slightly off topic for a change!
Whilst podcasting this week from the wilds of another Melbourne, Australia lockdown, Marcus and Kristen reminisce about the travel industry, trips and adventures of their past and also wonder about the effects and changes of digital. Who's up for an adventure (and a conversation)?
On episode 16 of Hot Digi Dog, Kristen and Marcus are talking about a topic close to many people's hearts (especially during lockdown)- pets!
Have we discovered another industry that has yet to feel seismic change brought about by the digital revolution?
With the highest pet ownership stats in the world, Australians are likely to get the most benefit from any positive evolution in the industry brought about by digital- so what do we think is on the horizon? Could digital see more pets placed in homes and the quality of care by owners improve through greater education? Even better- could we see less animals be put down as a result of greater adoption rates through better digital content and targeting? There's only one way to find out (ok- probably more)- but join us and join the discussion.
*In this episode, we discuss a story regarding feral cats. Whilst the story is discussed humorously, it refers to events over 20 years ago when Marcus was a teenager who didn't know any better. We absolutely acknowledge that the issues regarding feral cats are serious and deserve action.
It's episode 15 of Hot Digi Dog and this time Kristen and Marcus are talking about an industry that's ripe for a digital shake up- Real Estate!
With house prices rising around the world and housing issues becoming increasingly political, how could digital provide some solutions- and indeed even change the industry completely?
So far we've discussed many industries and verticals that have seen seismic change because of the digital evolution- but is real estate one of them? Who would be holding back the pace of change and why?
Join us as we delve into the mistrusted and over-complicated world of real estate.
*Despite some sound quality issues, we are pleased to bring you this episode.
In episode 14 of Hot Digi Dog Kristen and Marcus are joined by special guest Margherita Boemo. Marg is a long time beauty market devotee and is impossibly beautiful on the inside and out.
In this episode of HDD, we talk about the beauty industry and how digital innovation has changed the way we try, buy and aspire for makeup and skincare. But is too much innovation a good thing?
Join us as we delve into the complex and fascinating world of beauty. This is part 2 in our Fashion and Beauty series.
We're tackling the topics of fashion and beauty in two parts. It's so 'uge. This week Kristen and Marcus delve into the history of fashion, its importance and how digital innovation has changed everything.
Next week we tackle beauty and even have a special guest.
in this episode we reference this amazing piece of dialogue from The Devil Wears Prada:
"OK, I see. You think this has nothing to do with you," she says, sounding exhausted. "You go to your closet and you select that lumpy, loose sweater, for instance, because you're trying to tell the world that you take yourself too seriously to care about what you put on your back, but what you don't know is that that sweater is not just blue. It's not turquoise. It's not lapis. It's actually cerulean."
She continues: "And you're also blithely unaware of the fact that in 2002, Oscar de la Renta did a collection of cerulean gowns, and then I think it was Yves Saint Laurent who showed cerulean military jackets, and then cerulean quickly shot up in the collections of eight different designers. And then it filtered down through department stores, and then trickled on down onto some tragic Casual Corner where you no doubt fished it out of some clearance bin. However, that blue represents millions of dollars and countless jobs, and it's sort of comical how you think you made a choice that exempts you from the fashion industry when, in fact, you're wearing a sweater that was selected for you by the people in this room from a pile of stuff."
Here are some of the fashion blogs we love:
https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/fashion/the-best-fashion-blogs-ever-69888
Here's the red carpet commentary blogger that Marcus loves:
https://www.facebook.com/fashioncritical/
Marcus and Kristen tackle the BIG topic of art, creativity and digital innovation in this fresh episode of Hot Digi Dog.
We explore a rough (very rough) history of art and how the digital world is changing techniques, interaction and platforms for creators, audiences and venues. Of course we tackle the topic in our usual light hearted, meandering manner with a fair few stories thrown in for good measure
This week Kristen kindly explains all types of economies to Marcus and they talk together about the shared economy. They discuss some great modern day examples and how digital is opening up new ideas, inspiration and opportunities for the community in todays modern society.
This week our intrepid hosts Kristen Boschma and Marcus Betschel boldly go where no podcast (that they have listened to) has gone before! They are joined by amazing special guest Maree Davidson, Director of Davidson Consulting for over 20 years. The company assists organisations in the development of strategies, campaigns and services.
Together, they discuss what social change really is, how digital has bought new opportunities...and also how to watch out for those that are trying to weaponize social change messaging!
inclusion #diversity #eddiemcguire
In this controversial episode Kristen and Marcus debate the highs and lows of the recruitment industry and how digital has transformed the way job matchmaking happens.
One of the hosts is a bit mean to recruiters and thinks they need to step up their game or go the way of the dinosaurs, the other host is much more fair.
Who is balanced, who is mean? Find out by listening to this Recruitment Revolution episode of Hot Digi Dog. If you would like to add to the debate or appear on the podcast, email us at hotdigidogpoddie@gmail.com
This week Marcus and Kristen tackle online love-seeking, hookups and dating like a hungry blind-side flanker. We aren't subtle, we aren't coy; we just wade into this delicate topic, stomp all over it and get the job done. Without getting rude about it, we cover the history of online dating, the good bits, the scary bits and share stories that will make you laugh.
In this episode we start off travelling back to 1982 and reminisce about how hard it was to buy exactly what we wanted. We then vault back to current times and talk about how digital has changed the way we find exactly what we want and how we're able to customise products. We even invent a new spread for your toast.. with a questionable name!
This week our hosts Kristen Boschma and Marcus Betschel dive into the wonderful world of sports (but don't actually discuss diving....)
From the perspective of both spectators and professionals alike, digital technology and the data it produces has changed the face of sports. From playing statistics to historical news, data is producing new avenues and experiences from everything to sport consumption to armchair experts and a new breed of commentators.
Remember when weekend entertainment meant a bowl of popcorn and a date with Bill Collins Golden Years of Hollywood on a Saturday night? Podcast hosts Kristen Boschma and Marcus Betschel do- but instead of revisiting these halcyon years, in this episode they discuss how digital is changing the face of entertainment- not just what and how we consume content and entertainment options, but challenging and changing the creators of content and its power players....
Few industries have been harder hit in the last 12 months than the Hospitality Industry. We discuss how dining out is evolving and changing as it re-emerges "post-parallelogram" (the cool kids way of saying "post-Covid").
Host Marcus Betschel talks about some of his recent dining out experiences and how delivery meals have changed the game. Kristen Boschma brings some new trends to the table as we discuss what we will and won't attempt to try and cook and also what role digital is playing in changing our expectations of food, restaurants and the sharing of IP.
True Crime is a topic that divides any gathering. Host Kristen Boschma represents those who lean in and ask questions about gruesome true crime stories. On the other hand, Marcus Betschel is the sort of person who avoids true crime as a discussion topic because it brings him down (he's the sensible one).
We discuss the recent family annihilator Chris Watts, the Society Murders or the Wales-King murders of the early 2000's and a few more cases in our mission to try and work out why True Crime is so popular and the role digital communications has played in popularising the most gruesome and frightening stories.
Dr Google. We've all done it; many of us get advice, self diagnose or make ourselves more ill by using Dr Google.
In this episode, Marcus covers all the big issues pertaining to online physical health and uncovers some surprising stats. Kristen talks about online mental health services and talks about the pros and cons of digital health.
And we uncover Dolores: the mystery woman who is haunting Marcus.
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Kristen and Marcus talk about online shopping, Christmas and the impact 2020 has had on both.
Kristen loves online shopping, doesn't pay attention to bargains and hates Christmas
Marcus loves Christmas, loves a bargain and was an early adopter of online shopping.
Which one are you?
Talk to us by emailing hotdigipoddie@gmail.com and we'll read out your comments and input each week. Tell us what you'd like to cover too! Each week we find interesting online trends and talk about their impact on us, society and business.