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Barbara Agness's avatar

Sounds good to me Jack! I am sure I need this as I am overwhelmed by all the news. I do not watch TV news, just occasionally on Public TV but I subscribe to so many people that I think I caused the chaos myself!

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Barbara...you’re not alone...and honestly, that kind of overwhelm makes perfect sense right now. A lot of smart people have built their own flood of information the EXACT same way: not by tuning out...but by trying hard to stay informed.

***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***

That’s exactly why I think this matters so much. The problem usually isn’t that we care too little. It’s that we’re taking in too much...without a clear structure for sorting what actually matters....from what just adds mental static.

You’re exactly the kind of person I had in mind for this!

-Jack

Barbara Agness's avatar

So, Jack will you post the podcasts here in emails like we usually get or do we have to find it somewhere else? Thank you.

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Barbara...I will post them here. What I will be posting is the link from YouTube, the platform for The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast.

The favor I would ask of everyone...because it plays a HUGE role in the growth of the podcast, and the number of people who will ultimately see each episode, is to ALSO subscribe to The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast on YouTube.

Of course, doing so is free. Getting the subscriber count up on YouTube...helps it...a bunch.

#HoldFast

-Jack

joannegucci's avatar

Barbara, i feel the same way! So many fabulous writers, so much information.🙂‍↔️spinning head with all happening!

Barbara Agness's avatar

Yes, Joanne, my head is spinning every day, who do I read, who do I delete, I can’t keep up!

joannegucci's avatar

I find lately, I’ll flag articles I can’t read at the time, to read later, then all of sudden there’s 150 starred, 😱 then I’m so totally overwhelmed i just delete them all & never read them, I really, really, wanted to read those! Not enough time for all such interesting things, I think I’ve turned OCD, I just HAVE to know! 😥🤣

Barbara Agness's avatar

i am exactly the same way!

joannegucci's avatar

😂 It conjures up to mind the skit with Lucille Ball & Ethel Mertz working on the candy conveyer belt! 🤣😂

Susan's avatar

This is me exactly!

Robert W. Oliver's avatar

Sounds interesting! I’m looking forward to more. Cool set, by the way!

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Thank you, Robert!

-Jack

Pamela H's avatar

I like both the old and new!

Judy Robinson's avatar

I hope the old will still be included.

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Judy...I like that! Please see the note below.

***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***

-Jack

Mary E's avatar

I totally agree, Pam H; I too look forward to the new and yet benefitted and enjoyed the old.

Jack Hopkins's avatar

The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter remains unchanged, Mary E. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is separate. :)

***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***

-Jack

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Thank you, Pamela!

***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...The Jack Hopkins SHOW Podcast at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***

-Jack

Lynn's avatar

Good plan. It's nice to see you. Will you also continue with your writing? Sometimes it helps to read slowly to absorb the information and also to refer back to something to inform what I'm slowly reading. I'm probably getting ahead of myself. You will explain your new format on Friday.

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Oh, yes...Lynn. This has nothing to do with The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is a separate thing...on YouTube.

***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***

-Jack

Alexa Russell's avatar

Looking for to this! Thank you Jack!

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Love to hear it, Alexa.

-Jack

Jo Burns's avatar

Sounds like a clear plan! Thanks, Jack!

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Thanks, Jo! And...you're welcome.

-Jack

Lori R's avatar

I’m looking forward to the new format Jack.

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Glad to hear it, Lori. This will not impact The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter...here...at all!

The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is a separate thing...on YouTube.

***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***

-Jack

Lori R's avatar

I like this idea. It will reach more people.

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Lori...that's the plan anyway. It's a different vehicle for introducing new people to what we do here at Jack Hopkins Now. Right here...THIS...is where the real work takes place...and always will.

-Jack

Susan's avatar

I’m looking forward to this, Jack. I’ve been feeling pretty overwhelmed lately and maybe this will help.

Thank you!

#Holdfast

~Susan

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Susan, then I'm confident you will love the ADDITION of The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast.

This has nothing to do with The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is a separate thing...on YouTube.

***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***

-Jack

Susan's avatar

I went to YouTube and checked it out and subscribed. I know it’s not a replacement for JHN. Looking forward to adding this and seeing what you offer there.

Thanks, Jack

~Susan

NK's avatar

Great new format!

Last September I paid $80, are you raising your rates for everyone, or just newbies?

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Great, NK!

This has nothing to do with The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is a separate thing...on YouTube.

***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***

At The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter...rates NEVER go up for those already subscribed. NEVER. Only for those who have yet to subscribe. "It pays to be early" absolutely applies here!

-Jack

MoonDancer's avatar

Love the old format, look forward to the new Jack - always good to change it up, add a lil spice. Glad to have your experiences and input!

I'm on a long-term mainstream media fast - too sensational & gives too much crazy juice to pedo 47th. No thnx. Independent News - Sm bits PBS CNN (for now) Al Jazeera. Pace myself. There is so much more to Life & Living!

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Moon Dancer...this won't change The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter...at all. It will remain exactly as it is now. So...you are just getting the ADDITION of a short podcast episode each week...to everything you're already getting.

The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast...on YouTube...is a separate thing.

This has nothing to do with The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is a separate thing...on YouTube.

***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***

-Jack

Wendy Burton's avatar

Fabulous! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦♥️

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Thanks, Wendy! Please note below:

This has nothing to do with The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is a separate thing...on YouTube.

***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***

-Jack

Deb's avatar

Confession….. I’ve never seen the show. It looks like the new one will be really great. I’m really hoping the substack articles continue?

I’m all in on anything that helps people to stay calm and non-reactive until they’ve had a chance to think things through. Sorting through all the chaos is very challenging so my comment is Yay and thanks for doing this!

Jack Hopkins's avatar

Deb...yep! This has nothing to do with The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. The Jack Hopkins Show Podcast is a separate thing...on YouTube.

***Everyone should know: this is not a replacement for The Jack Hopkins Now Newsletter. It’s a separate, once-a-week podcast...at least for now...featuring short 10–18 minute solo episodes designed to introduce more people to the work we do here and give you an audio/visual version of that work each week.***

-Jack

Deb's avatar

Cool!! and thanks!! Good stuff.