Soapbox Sessions

Just published a new episode: "This Podcast Creates Issues" Heather Larson and Derek Ross of Team Soapbox dive into the latest developments in decentralized social media, including a close look at Ditto 2, the growing ecosystem of Nostr apps, and what a more open, user-controlled internet actually looks like in practice. This episode covers customization, interoperability across social platforms, and why the future of the internet might feel a lot more like the old one. You miss MySpace? Love the indie web? Wish you could HTML your site again like the old MySpace days? We got you with Ditto 2! https://sessions.soapbox.pub/naddr1qvzqqqr4vcpzqvvyzvr2ve… #podcast #nostr

Just published a new episode: "STOP OPENCLAW" This week, Derek and Heather dig into the latest Nostr updates including the launch of diVine, new features rolling out on Ditto, and what Agora is doing to support activists globally. They get into AI territory with a look at OpenClaw, why treating AI like an intern is actually good advice, and what happens when an email goes catastrophically wrong in the age of AI automation. https://sessions.soapbox.pub/naddr1qvzqqqr4vcpzqvvyzvr2ve… #podcast #nostr

Just published a new episode: "The Three C's" Derek Ross and Heather Larson break down the three skills everyone needs to stay ahead as AI accelerates faster than most people realize. They cover the massive gap between public perception and what AI can actually do right now, why OpenClaw's acqui-hire by OpenAI matters, how Nostr DMs are finally about to get fixed, and what the Matt Shumer article "Something Big Is Happening" means for regular people who haven't been paying attention. https://sessions.soapbox.pub/naddr1qvzqqqr4vcpzqvvyzvr2ve… #podcast #nostr

Just published a new episode: "Nerds At The Pub" In this episode of Soapbox Sessions, Derek Ross and Heather Larson discuss the evolving landscape of decentralized social media and AI. They explore simplifying jargon to make technology more accessible, share upcoming events in the decentralized space, and delve into the addictive nature of AI and productivity tools. https://sessions.soapbox.pub/naddr1qvzqqqr4vcpzqvvyzvr2ve… #podcast #nostr

After OpenClaw came Moltbook… Nostr is not be outdone, so we made Clawstr! https://fountain.fm/episode/fqkFggaSC2RLYwMv1ln8

We got really into OpenClaw on this episode! https://fountain.fm/episode/ynbRO0x7f2QOqx3wQkId

Just published a new episode: "Another Notch on Your NPUB" Derek Ross recaps his weekend at the AI Hack for Freedom hackathon in Austin, where the Soapbox team built Pathos—a freedom-fighting app for Venezuelan activists. Plus: new Shakespeare integrations, Derek's Onyx productivity tool, and Heather’s open source geocaching in Arizona. https://sessions.soapbox.pub/naddr1qvzqqqr4vcpzqvvyzvr2ve… #podcast #nostr

Just published a new episode: "Throwing Pennies from Across the Country" This week, we get a cameo appearance from a real celebrity—Derek’s dog! The big question about Nostr for a long time now has been hard to figure out, but we finally have solid clues. That question is how many people are actually using Nostr!? https://sessions.soapbox.pub/naddr1qvzqqqr4vcpzqvvyzvr2ve… #podcast #nostr