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The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - November 6, 2026
Getting late and getting dark! Only six more weeks until Christmas! And 2027! I have homework! Time to read some essays! Just for practice! Speaking practice…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - November 5, 2026
Skies cleared up! Looking good so far. How long will it last? (Even managed to go for a run today. 7 km in 43.10.) GOLD a moving! Stonks a moving! How did…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - November 4, 2026
Grey skies over Beijing! Maybe it’s a good thing I haven’t gotten rid of my treadmill yet?! GOOGLE CRUNCHED! Time to buy?! That RSI is looking good!…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - November 3, 2026
Steve, why don’t you just focus on one channel, instead of many? Good question. I think I tried. And failed. Enough of the AI! How’s China? How are the…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - November 2, 2026
Welcome to November! Hope you enjoyed those episodes last week! Sure took a while to get them done. Party meeting over, how did it affect markets? Let me check…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - October 30, 2026
And it’s over! Just like that, 19 years a show, now no more. No Agenda ends its illustrious run in style. FIVE HOURS! No, I did not listen to it all. Yes, I…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - October 29, 2026
THEY SAID THEY WOULDN’T! But then they did. Apple with the new touchscreen MacBook. Does it matter? (No iPhone Duos in class just yet!) But WOW are they…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - October 28, 2026
AI for the win! More dashboards! More editing! More music! More articles! Poor Mbappe! He’s in the news and in China’s shitcan! You can be guaranteed freedom…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - October 27, 2026
Back into class and how did it go? Now we’re discussing how arguments grow! Why you can’t start an essay with a question or an idiom. WHY, Teacher, WHY?! -On…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - October 26, 2026
Rolls Royce! How did it go? I can’t buy because it’s awkwardly listed in New York. -RYCEF: Ordinary shares traded over the counter in the USThe company’s…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - October 23, 2026
I thought he’d say no! Lunch with a student and how were the classes today? -Didn’t figure it out until the last class! Oops. Smog a go go, is it because of El…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - October 22, 2026
Stevie, you sound distracted! You said you wanted to focus and then you never explained how you got stuck in the gym! Closing the windows and trying to stay…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - October 21, 2026
How were the steaks? One was over done, the other was alright… that’s what I get for leaving them in the oven while I recorded the podcast. Sorry about the…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - October 20, 2026
Academic English? What’s the difference?! Had a very good IELTS talk with one of the students today. Positive vs negative responses. And should we record these…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - October 19, 2026
AI continues to astound me! Editable titles in FCP? No problem! Website for the podcast? Sure! Show analysis? Done! Now if I could only get this to work…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - October 16, 2026
Steve! Enough with the AI! Or is this podcast simply going to be all about your little workflow?! (Well, next job is to create a Super Folder of ESL Content)…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - October 15, 2026
Quick! Before the good lighting disappears! AI tooling and training continues! How about some code-driven animations? Do I still have to flag them as “AI…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - October 14, 2026
More tests! But having fun! Just like English class! Today’s test: using Quicktime as a monitor, pros and cons. The Garrison of Content seems within reach as…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - October 13, 2026
More camera tests! Trying out the BlackMagic Cam APP with remote control, might replace the need for any external monitor. Github repo up live! What could go…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - October 12, 2026
Cycle completed! Deadlifts done! How’s the creatine? AI making things fun again but being blocked by limits! How and why? Don’t forget those limits! How to…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - October 9, 2026
No deadlifts today, will get them done tomorrow! First week back done! How was it?! Trying out some new features! Speaking of mp3s, got the students recording…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - October 8, 2026
Just back from a run… but it’s kinda smoggy out there. Musta done legs right yesterday cause I’m feeling it! Replaced the air filter, hopefully that will help!…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - October 7, 2026
Feeling better, was it the medicine or the time? Was it the chemicals or simply nature? Are passports necessary? YouTube reactions and today’s live streams!…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - October 6, 2026
Let the publishing begin! Videos up and out on the YouTube! Or, at least beginning to! Video editing continues, seeing what worked and what didn’t. Should I…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - October 5, 2026
Blue skies and holidays, but getting cold outside. Automation success! On-device transcription done! But is it a good idea? Terminal AI!? Better or worse? It’s…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - October 2, 2026
Enjoy yesterday’s show? Thinking I might do another China-focused episode. And yes, I need to get my website in order so I can line up all these different…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - October 1, 2026
Hey it’s National Day break! Golden Week Number One! Let’s look at the history of China, who, what, where and why are they important? It’s National Day here in…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - September 30, 2026
Classes done and now it’s time for a break! These kids must feel a little bit relaxed! Russian class done and it hurt! Why do I do this to myself? How do you…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - September 29, 2026
I liked yesterday’s episode, I think it was an actually valuable discussion. So much so, I might re-record it for Substack. Is the market about to correct?…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - September 28, 2026
He took a degree in Chinese history… in Chinese?!? I must be doing something wrong! Stay away from the market! Says her father, who has a PhD in Economics! I…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - September 25, 2026
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! Got the moon cakes! Feeling better! Maybe it’s my only fan?! My breakfast place is STILL CLOSED! WTF happened? Video editing getting…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - September 24, 2026
Hey we got rain! Probably the last for a while! Why haven’t the leaves turned colour yet? Up and out early to… study Chinese? Practicing Chinese writing once…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - September 23, 2026
It’s the weekend! No work tomorrow, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday! Two classes next week! Up and out for a workout this morning, feeling alright, mostly…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - September 22, 2026
Too soon on the “I don’t hurt!” post-gym sesh! Owie! Up and out for a run early this morning, and wondering how workouts actually change. Is it because you…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - September 21, 2026
I’ve been PSB’d! Passport gone until October 8th! Now the lovely yellow paper is all I got! Class prep and podcasts, will they work? Off to the gym and hitting…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - September 18, 2026
New donation! Thank you! Join the club! Paypal link in the show notes! First week done and it already feels like it’s going faster! Gotta keep the students…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - September 17, 2026
How about this: we record right now so we don’t have to fight through the jet lag? Fell asleep right after recording yesterday’s episode and up at… 2 am again!…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - September 16, 2026
Quick! Record now before my food shows up and I fall asleep! Jet lag strikes and up at 2 am! Went for a walk and no one was out. Last first class done, now…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - September 15, 2026
Better record this now because jet lag a startin’! How ya feeling? Yesterday’s episode was ROUGH! Class is in! And how does it feel to be back? How are the…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - September 14, 2026
Hello from Beijing! Back to the city and into my humble abode… again. Still. How was the trip? How was the food? It was decent but has been better. Same with…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - September 11, 2026
End of week and end of my time in Canada! I can’t believe it’s over and… I can’t believe I couldn’t get it to work. Packing almost done, next up, getting stuff…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - September 10, 2026
Up and at it 6 am… or thereabouts. Gotta get back into the swing of things. Happy sun spin to me and out for dinner with Mumsy! Sorting files and hoping I’ve…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - September 9, 2026
Hello from Winnipeg! Made it back after some trouble with the flight. They destroyed my luggage! $20 for a pint?! There goes the food budget! Back into the Peg…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - September 8, 2026
Made it! Hello from Toronto! The Great Grand American Road Trip is now over and it’s back to work for this guy! Lyft to the Gordie Howe International Bridge…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - September 7, 2026
Hello from Detroit, Michigan! Got in Saturday morning (sorry I didn’t publish Friday’s episode until later). Got about three hours of sleep and… that wasn’t…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - September 4, 2026
Oh man! The Cleveland air show is this weekend! And that Rock and Roll Hall of Fame looks enticing! Made it to Cleveland! How was the drive? How was the sleep?…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - September 3, 2026
Wow, America! This is insane! Nowhere cheap to stay! Did try the Buffalo Wings at Gabriel’s Gate. Park Street Steak sandwich, too… and that’s my food budget…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - September 2, 2026
My apologies about the delay in posting yesterday’s episode. Many technical delays! iPhone got SOAKED! Couldn’t charge. Couldn’t upload. OOPS! Hello from…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - September 1, 2026
Welcome to the America! Yes, checked in late to the hostel, much to the chagrin of the owner, Jeff! Found him at the bar down the street! Sounded gruff on the…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - August 31, 2026
Hello from Niagara Falls, Canada! What a weekend! Yes still in Canada. Where did we leave off? The economics of backpacking AND… video making? Combine to see…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - August 28, 2026
Owie my tummy hurts! Stupid California Reaper! Stupid YouTube video making! Back to my normal set up! Broadcasting LIVE from the Nomad Hostel in downtown…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - August 27, 2026
It wasn’t the upgrade, Steve. Did you check the connection? Yeesh! Off to the Hockey Hall of Fame! It’s not a museum, but an honorary area for hockey. Didn’t…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - August 26, 2026
Out and about today! One more day until I can go away! My apologies for yesterday’s accusation of smoke in the room. No no, it’s just that they’re bathed in…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - August 25, 2026
Crack bags, skunks and cops, what do they have in common? They’re all found where I am now! Location shoot! This time… from a parkette! Right now in Masaryk…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - August 24, 2026
Location shoot and hello from Toronto! How was the flight and the trip over here? Ended up taking a taxi at 3 o’clock in the morning, mainly because I figured…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - August 21, 2026
Flight booked! Monday 5am! I might change that. Got some ideas for videos. Workout in! Getting strong. Is it the collagen? The supplements? Or just the timing?…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - August 20, 2026
They say you only clean when you’re trying to avoid something… I’m avoiding booking tickets because I’m still miffed about going to Toronto! But what else is…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - August 19, 2026
It’s getting cold! But workout in! Looking at the logistics of travelling Canada… what type of transportation to use, where to stay and when to go? -Plane…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - August 18, 2026
Oh no! Maybe I have to go to Toronto! Need BIOMETRIC DATA! (Can this be mailed in?) What are tickets like? When should I go? Shopping with Mumsy today and out…
The Audio Blog of Steven SirskiSSAB - August 17, 2026
Package delayed! I hope they didn’t lose my passport! “Unfortunately, we made an error sorting your package. We’re trying to correct it, and we’re committed to…