Tue, 01 Dec 2020 07:45:27 +0000Captivate.fmdoug@blackcatproductions.ca (Black Cat Productions)https://artwork.captivate.fm/ddf3c92b-32b0-4bc3-b282-f67b7059a35d/AdscjxbE21F2hAwf0JSz28RU.jpgBlack Cat Productionsdoug@blackcatproductions.caBlack Cat ProductionsThis is what happens when you have too much time on your hands and too little contact with the outside world- you start a podcast. A series of observations and self-reflections spurred by life during quarantine as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.https://day-78-of-quarantine.captivate.fmyesepisodicTikTok- the real virus?As people have become more desperate to find ways to fill their time as we all continue to social distance, TikTok has been the growing platform of choice... although there are now concerns over its data and its connection with the Chinese government. As people have become more desperate to find ways to fill their time as we all continue to social distance, TikTok has been the growing platform of choice... although there are now concerns over its data and its connection with the Chinese government.

]]>9071bfd5-2ae0-4905-b2c4-df63161ac654Tue, 11 Aug 2020 12:30:00 -050011:27yesfull8As people have become more desperate to find ways to fill their time as we all continue to social distance, TikTok has been the growing platform of choice... although there are now concerns over its data and its connection with the Chinese government.Black Cat ProductionsAnti-maskersAs things start to return to normal, but the risk for spread continues, some areas have recommended or mandated masks. We explore some of the "anti-masker" reactions.... and meltdowns. As things start to return to normal, but the risk for spread continues, some areas have recommended or mandated masks. We explore some of the "anti-masker" reactions.... and meltdowns.

]]>80112299-95a2-402e-880f-9bbaf15fc997Sun, 12 Jul 2020 15:15:00 -050008:39yesfull7As things start to return to normal, but the risk for spread continues, some areas have recommended or mandated masks. We explore some of the "anti-masker" reactions.... and meltdowns.Black Cat ProductionsZoom Meetings: Why I Hate TheeMeetings - where you feel the real weight of bureaucracy in organizations. Have things changed much for meetings due to the pandemic? Are we Zooming our way into a better world or just regurgitating the same old practices? Meetings - where you feel the real weight of bureaucracy in organizations. Have things changed much for meetings due to the pandemic? Are we Zooming our way into a better world or just regurgitating the same old practices?

]]>a82781a1-994d-41ef-a928-54af7af604f3Wed, 01 Jul 2020 07:15:00 -050010:56yesfull6Meetings - where you feel the real weight of bureaucracy in organizations. Have things changed much for meetings due to the pandemic? Are we Zooming our way into a better world or just regurgitating the same old practices?Black Cat ProductionsFlorida OJCases seem to be declining all over, but not so in a couple US states, including Florida. What does this mean? When can I enjoy some Florida OJ surrounded by gators, Disney and NASA stuff again? Cases seem to be declining all over, but not so in a couple US states, including Florida. What does this mean? When can I enjoy some Florida OJ surrounded by gators, Disney and NASA stuff again?

]]>dbdf364e-bb6a-494f-9b4e-e521286bc95fSun, 28 Jun 2020 13:15:00 -050005:44yesfull5Cases seem to be declining all over, but not so in a couple US states, including Florida. What does this mean? When can I enjoy some Florida OJ surrounded by gators, Disney and NASA stuff again?Black Cat ProductionsThey say it's your (quarantine) birthdayAnother year older (but not wiser). I reflect on some birthday ideas for celebrating the big day in style... while social distancing, that is. Another year older (but not wiser). I reflect on some birthday ideas for celebrating the big day in style... while social distancing, that is.

]]>0e5517c5-b2b4-433f-a215-74b2e31d1802Sun, 14 Jun 2020 23:15:00 -050007:19yesfull4Another year older (but not wiser). I reflect on some birthday ideas for celebrating the big day in style... while social distancing, that is.Black Cat ProductionsPandemic Puppy PeopleAt first it seemed like a coincidence, but after a while it seemed like something was up. Puppies have become a 'thing' in the pandemic. But why are people getting puppies? And what will happen during the recovery? In this episode, I reflect on the pandemic puppy people trend At first it seemed like a coincidence, but after a while it seemed like something was up. Puppies have become a 'thing' in the pandemic. But why are people getting puppies? And what will happen during the recovery? In this episode, I reflect on the pandemic puppy people trend

]]>f12d1016-2648-414d-a2cc-56947052d20bSat, 06 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -050005:09yesfull3At first it seemed like a coincidence, but after a while it seemed like something was up. Puppies have become a 'thing' in the pandemic. But why are people getting puppies? And what will happen during the recovery? In this episode, I reflect on the pandemic puppy people trendBlack Cat ProductionsNo more beer runs (or bridezillas)What have you been spending money on (or not on) during the pandemic? I dive into my own changes in purchases, what others are buying, and where people are spending their time. What have you been spending money on (or not on) during the pandemic? I dive into my own changes in purchases, what others are buying, and where people are spending their time.

]]>771f41a8-f4b0-4f4c-9560-b62bb96dce82Mon, 01 Jun 2020 12:15:00 -050008:56yesfull2What have you been spending money on (or not on) during the pandemic? I dive into my own changes in purchases, what others are buying, and where people are spending their time.Black Cat ProductionsFebruary 94thA quick rundown of what the podcast will cover and my initial thoughts stemming from living in the lockdown until now. Is it still February? Do I still need to hoard toilet paper? A quick rundown of what the podcast will cover and my initial thoughts stemming from living in the lockdown until now. Is it still February? Do I still need to hoard toilet paper?

]]>e89704ee-3d94-4a5e-86e3-3195e84e4cc4Sun, 31 May 2020 07:00:00 -050006:15yesfull1A quick rundown of what the podcast will cover and my initial thoughts stemming from living in the lockdown until now. Is it still February? Do I still need to hoard toilet paper?Black Cat Productions