{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Thinking Out Loud w/Friends of SoundBroker","title":"Show 308: Thinking Out Loud w/Friends of SoundBroker","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4432,"description":"Join our Thinking Out Loud w/ Friends of SoundBroker Zoomcast show hosted by Jan Landy and his knowledgeable affable panel of friends and colleagues for an entertaining robust discussion offering opinions on anything related to a working professional life in general.Our ZoomCast isn’t just a fountain of knowledge; it’s also a opportunity to laugh. Think of it as therapy, but with more jokes and fewer couches. Join us and share your thoughts. Stay updated on life and world events, and enjoy multiple good chuckles along the way. 😄Offer your support and opinions. We ZoomCast STREAM LIVE ON FACEBOOK, LINKEDIN, AND YOUTUBE every Wednesday at 5 PM  - Pacific (UTC-7)/ 8 PM EDT  Topics Discussed (04/22/2026): A diverse array of professional and personal topics, ranging from technical discussions about Focusrite interfaces and massive stage productions for BTS concerts to industry memories of working with Dave Mason. Additionally, the group delved into current events like energy cost hikes in Thailand, property scams during home sales, and the evolving landscape of AI-generated music and its potential for disinformation.The conversation also highlighted practical business insights, specifically regarding website traffic and visibility. You noted that while SoundBroker receives substantial daily traffic, conversion remains a challenge. To help address this, the participants discussed modern hosting alternatives like Digital Ocean and Pork Bun to reduce overhead. The episode concluded with a look at new gear from Fairchild and Sennheiser showcased at the NAB conference, blending high-level industry analysis with actionable tech recommendations for your audience.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/NfBf6PmjT7H0nhA0K2bBJ72mhBH4oJa15DhXB-F_2s8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YjVm/Y2IyMDRhN2ZjNmMy/NWUxZjY3YmE4ZDk4/ZWJhZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}