The STEEM Engine Express Episode 3
Welcome to Episode 3 of The STEEM Engine Express podcast.
The STEEM Engine Express is a podcast produced by Ethan D. Smith that features short summaries of five posts recently shared in the Discord community, The STEEM Engine.
For more information about the group, visit the Steemit account @thesteemengine.
I've decided to make it easier than ever to listen to the podcast, so listen via any of the following methods:
► Download mp3 Version
► Listen on DSound
► Listen from source (IPFS)
Listen on YouTube:
Intro music is "Biking in the Park" by Lee Rosevere used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Background track is "Crushin'" by Jason Shaw. Used under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
Other audio clips obtained via the Internet Archive and also used under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
Read more about the making of the intro HERE.
Full Transcript:
I'm Ethan Smith, and this is The STEEM Engine Express.
We begin with a trip to southern Colorado, where Steemit user @EagleSpirit takes us on a photographic and historical journey to Chimney Rock National Monument. A site dedicated to preserving ancient dwellings and ceremonial buildings, Chimney Rock holds an incredible history of the First People in the area. A member of the Hopi tribe, @EagleSpirit walks us through a detailed account of the history of Chimney Rock based on oral accounts and archeological evidence.
I encourage you to read the entire article as it investigates the lives and motives of the ancient people who lived there, and gives a fascinating look at the past.
When you see the words, "dark," "disturbing," and "horrible" in the title of a post, the first thing you think about probably isn't a nursery rhyme. However, @redwellies's new weekly post series informs us of the strange origins of nursery rhymes. The first post in the series entitled, "Dark, Disturbing, and Somewhat Horrible: The History and Origins of Nursery Rhymes #1," takes a look at the classic rhyme, "Three Blind Mice." Redwellies points out that before even considering the history of the rhyme, the lyrics themselves are quote, "quite horrid." The origins of the rhyme may be traced to the early 1600s in England, but you'll have to read the post to find out just who or what those three blind mice actually represent.
Weddings are often fun occasions, but what about a musician's wedding on a weeknight? In his most recent blog, "A Musician's Wedding," Steemit user @calebleejl recounts just what it was like to attend such an event. A traffic jam, a late start, a singing bride, and a seating crisis are just a few of the things that made this wedding unforgettable for Caleb. I certainly hope I'll be invited to a musician's wedding in the future. It sounds like a wonderfully entertaining event.
In a look back on her time so far on Steemit, passenger @sharoonyasir writes a heartfelt blog titled, "A Letter to the Newbie Steemians," where she offers many kind and encouraging words to new users on Steemit. Throughout the letter, @sharoonyasir urges new users to create original content, connect and engage with others via meaningful comments, exercise patience and consistency, and get involved with communities and contests. I encourage you to read the entire letter, as there are many pieces of advice that ring true for all Steemians, not just the new ones.
Finally today we visit Malaysia at 10:00 p.m., where user @karinzdailygrind is hungry and wants to order food for delivery. The choice is revealed in the title of the post, "CASE STUDY: Why Dominos Pizza Is Winning In The Fast Food Delivery Market," and Karin gives us plenty of reasons why. We follow the order from beginning to end and navigate Domino's of Malaysia's online ordering interface.
It's always great to read about a positive customer service experience when it comes to chain restaurants, and Karin's post is a great example. However, my only caution is that you may want to think twice about reading this post on an empty stomach.
The STEEM Engine Express features five of the best posts curated by the STEEM Engine each week across the Steemit platform. The Express is produced by Ethan D. Smith exclusively for The STEEM Engine initiative on Steemit.com
That's all for this week's episode! To read posts mentioned in today's Express or to listen to past episodes, visit steemit.com/@ethandsmith. I hope you'll catch the next Express!
► Listen on DSound
► Listen from source (IPFS)
Thank you for another excellent Steem Engine Express. Great posts! @ironshield
You are very welcome. As I've said before, I have enjoyed this post series more than any of the others I've done on Steemit so far. Well, that's tough because I've enjoyed my Steemian Spotlight series, too. Oh well, I'm looking forward to making more episodes in the future! Thank you for stopping by.
What can say my amazing friend? You are doing a heck of a job on every single one of your podcasts and dare I say improving with each one. You are a true example to Steemians out there on how to be Steemian and improve your self with each post you write.
Proud of being part of a group with a great leader like you. :)
Thank you so much for stopping by to listen! I hope that I continue to improve. I might change the format at some point. I'd love to have member interviews, but I need to work out the logistics of how to do that. Perhaps I can do it in Discord. I'm sure this format will get tiresome eventually, so I'll keep looking for new ways to improve and expand!
I'm very glad you're in our group. We really appreciate all you do for the group!
Maybe your posts for the members of our group should be this. Get to know Steem Engine passengers. Where are they from? What do they do for a living? Why do they like Steem Engine? Why do they love Steemit in general? Favorite movie and music?
And post the links to their highlight posts from their profile. In that way, we are promoting our amazing members and promoting our amazing group.. Plus encouraging our members and getting to know them better in the process as well. Making a group chemistry much better. :)
I actually wanted to do this, but I think you will do a much better job than me. I hope this will give you an idea. :) @ethansmith
I think that's an excellent idea looking ahead. I know that right now the trademark of these podcasts is that they are short and easy listens. However, I think adding various segments throughout the podcast could work, e.g. have the curation segment plus a segment about a specific member for the day. Thank you for the suggestion!
You are more than welcome our amazing leader. Keep up the amazing work you been doing :)
Thank you for the honour of being featured on the STEEM Engine Express @ethandsmith. It encourages us to keep producing great work. Let's STEEM on!
You're very welcome. I enjoyed your Domino's post tremendously, so I hope you'll keep up the good work. I hope to eventually feature more of your work in future podcasts, so just keep sharing your blogs with us over at The STEEM Engine!
Most definitely @ethandsmith
Nice! These are all posts I missed on the first go around. Time for me to get reading! :)
Glad I could shed some light on them for you! I'm sure all of the authors will appreciate your visits. I know I greatly appreciate your support on my posts. Let me know if you have ideas for future episodes!
Oh man, I'm idealess! They really are great and you do a good job of getting them all together. I know everyone appreciates hearing their post be promoted. Next time, do the whole thing in chipmunk voices. ;) There's an idea. ;) Or using only train lingo. Bust my boiler! Oh bother!
That video is still my most-viewed video on my Youtube channel haha perhaps I will throw in a few train themed exclamations next time! Thanks for the suggestions. haha
Lol - I can't wait! :)
very impressive what you have presented bro
Thank you for your kind words. I'd love to know specifically what you enjoyed about it so I can take that into consideration for future podcasts!
Wow @ethandsmith I’m so glad you talked me into dropping by! I loved this a lot and it was short enough that I wasn’t bored. It helps that I was mentioned too, thank you so much for the mention. Such a lovely script. The sounds you use are great and your voice, I was like okay I could listen to this guy read me a book. Like an audio book, very talented! Thank you for sharing and making our group so beautiful and inviting. xx🦅
Ps. You made over $100 on this, booyah!!
Of course! I regret that you didn't see it sooner. I really appreciate learning things about Native American culture. I've taken two trips out to the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota to support a church there, so it always fascinates me to learn the history surrounding those areas and the people who live there. I'll keep an eye out for more posts from you in the future! You might end up featured in the podcast yet again!
I'm glad you enjoy listening to the podcast. Thank you for the kind words about my voice. I have enjoyed making the podcasts very much, so I'm looking forward to doing more in the future.
Also, yes! I'm pretty happy with the payout on this post! I definitely wasn't expecting it!
Thanks for stopping by!
NO worries! I’m so happy you enjoy the NA culture as I plan to post more. A lot of work goes into them, like dayssss and to only get a couple of dollars is a little rough. LoL
I know I should look at it as imparting info but I have to weigh it all out.
I love your podcast! Perfect amount of time too.
Yahoo on the payout. Well deserved. xx 🦅 @ethandsmith
I know a lot of work goes into each post. I always take my time when developing new blog posts, so I am fully aware of the feeling when you spend hours on a blog and the rewards don't come up to much. I think my best example was when I spent a very long time researching the debate around whether we should pay college athletes. I thought it was a fantastic piece, but it ended up being one of my less popular blogs.
Steemit is certainly about posting content that's original and unique to you. I would say keep it up and don't follow the rewards. Let them come to you. I had this podcast idea while riding down the road listening to NPR on the radio one day, and now my past two episodes have been two of my largest payouts since I've been on Steemit.
You never know when one of your ideas will take off, and that's why it's great that you're part of The STEEM Engine. You'll get exposure to so many users by sharing your blogs in our post promotion channel.
I wish you the best moving forward, and I'll definitely be checking out your future blogs about Native American culture.
Well, it’s comforting to know someone else had it not come easy! So thanks again for the mention and it’s something I’ll have to weigh out and not get discouraged. Have a great day!
Awesome selection. Thanks for all the effort you're putting in to Steem Engine <3
You're very welcome! I'm glad you're on board the STEEM Engine, so keep sharing your posts, and perhaps I'll feature one of them in a future episode!
Fantastic job as usual @ethandsmith! There were really some great posts in there today.
Agreed! There are so many fantastic posts to choose from in the post promotion channel of The STEEM Engine. Glad you're riding along with us. Perhaps I'll feature one of yours in the future!
Steem Engine Express is growing! Love the community!
Indeed, it is! We're glad you are along for the ride. I appreciate you coming to listen to the podcast. I am looking forward to future episodes!
Same here my friend!
Very enjoyable travel experience, ranging from ancient people, pizza and the last steem engine. This is a post I like very much, besides you tell me about your travel problem, you also write about steam engine. It's amazing how you write a work. I am happy to be friends with you friends.
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to listen to the podcast. I really appreciate it. Thank you for the kind words about the podcast and my writing. I hope to continue to feature great work by fantastic Steemians in future episodes!