# find transcript (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover find transcript. Page: Feed: --- ## [Making a big noise: How the lightbulb made rock'n'roll loud](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-bessant/episodes/Making-a-big-noise-How-the-lightbulb-made-rocknroll-loud-e3n21mj) _2026-08-06 · John Bessant · Managing innovation - creating value from ideas_ How did we get from quiet acoustic strings in village squares to massive walls of Marshall stacks blasting at outdoor festivals? 🎸⚡In this episode, we explore the surprising, accidental, and brilliantly creative history behind guitar amplification. The journey to getting heard wasn't just about making bigger instruments; it required breakthroughs from completely unrelated industries—including… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fcb0c244/podcast/play/123847827/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-6%2Fc4a4ee52-ba28-6412-4552-c76fec1cea59.mp3) ## [Pedal power - the surprising innovation journey of the bicycle](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-bessant/episodes/Pedal-power---the-surprising-innovation-journey-of-the-bicycle-e3mg2re) _2026-07-24 · John Bessant · Managing innovation - creating value from ideas_ How did an odd wooden "walking machine" from 1817 evolve into a global industry with over 2 billion bicycles today? In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating history of the bicycle—from Baron von Drais’s pedal-less Laufmaschine (born out of a volcanic disaster!) to the High-Wheelers, the "penny-farthing," and John Kemp Starley's game-changing Safety Bicycle.More than just a story about… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fcb0c244/podcast/play/123259182/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-25%2F428601186-44100-2-1ef230fec1054.mp3) ## [Listening in: A conversation about the present and future of audiobooks](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/listening-in-a-conversation) _2026-07-14 · BookNet Canada_ Over the last five years, the popularity of audiobooks has been on a consistent upward trend: BookNet research suggests that the percentage of Canadian readers who prefer audiobooks over other formats increased from 8% in 2020 to 16% in 2025. We brought together a panel of professionals from different corners of the industry to talk about what’s behind this increase, how they champion audiobooks,… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2360343875-booknet-canada-listening-in-a-conversation.mp3) ## [Creating the innovation edge - the 400 year-old lesson that still applies today](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-bessant/episodes/Creating-the-innovation-edge---the-400-year-old-lesson-that-still-applies-today-e3lef72) _2026-06-29 · John Bessant · Managing innovation - creating value from ideas_ The Real-Life "Valyrian Steel" That Built a Global EmpireBefore Silicon Valley, there was 16th-century Toledo, Spain. In this episode of Unlocking Innovation, we explore how an unlikely culture of co-existence allowed Christian, Muslim, and Jewish craftsmen to solve the ultimate blacksmith's dilemma and invent Toledo Steel.Think "open innovation" and "ecosystems" are modern tech buzzwords? Think… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fcb0c244/podcast/play/122157730/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-29%2F427049091-44100-2-404fd59d4de77.mp3) ## [A 150 year overnight success - the surprising innovation history of the dishwasher](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-bessant/episodes/A-150-year-overnight-success---the-surprising-innovation-history-of-the-dishwasher-e3k0kro) _2026-05-28 · John Bessant · Managing innovation - creating value from ideas_ The appliance sitting in your kitchen is the result of 150 years of obsession, failure, and brilliance. And most people have never heard the real story. It starts in 1850 with a leaky wooden contraption patented by Joel Houghton, winds through dozens of competing inventors, and arrives at one remarkable woman — Josephine Cochrane, a debt-ridden widow in Illinois who declared: "If nobody else… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fcb0c244/podcast/play/120656184/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-28%2F425042833-44100-2-fd72b58ddc101.mp3) ## [The Heated Rivalry ripple effect impacting playwrights publishing in Canada](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/the-heated-rivalry-ripple) _2026-05-26 · BookNet Canada_ An unexpected entanglement between Heated Rivalry breakout star Hudson Williams and Playwrights Canada Press’ Yaga has led the Canadian independent press to its busiest season since it started operations in 1984. We talked to Annie Gibson about how they’ve handled the increase in sales, how they reach readers beyond Canadian borders, their plans for the future, and more. Find the transcript here:… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2327939972-booknet-canada-the-heated-rivalry-ripple.mp3) ## [A peek into Canadians' reading](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/a-peak-into-canadians-reading) _2026-04-28 · BookNet Canada_ Listen in as we give you some of the highlights from our forthcoming report, Canadian Leisure & Reading Study 2025, releasing May 5. We also see if some recent reading trends that have made headlines are true for Canadians. We’ve even included some data we didn’t get to use in the study. Further reading/listening - Study Finds 20-Year Drop in Reading for Pleasure:… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2310458351-booknet-canada-a-peak-into-canadians-reading.mp3) ## [The gold in the mine - why your best ideas might already be on your payroll](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-bessant/episodes/The-gold-in-the-mine---why-your-best-ideas-might-already-be-on-your-payroll-e3huerm) _2026-04-15 · John Bessant · Managing innovation - creating value from ideas_ You can find a transcript here Are you missing out on your organization’s greatest untapped resource? Many companies look outward for the next big idea, but the "smartest guys" might already be on your payroll. In this podcast, we dive deep into High Involvement Innovation (HII) —the strategy of engaging every single employee to drive continuous improvement. From Toyota’s 50 million suggestions to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fcb0c244/podcast/play/118487350/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-20%2F426504576-44100-2-25e97b58b97f4.mp3) ## [The importance of social media in the publishing industry](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/the-importance-of-social-media) _2026-03-24 · BookNet Canada_ Founder of Tandem Collective, Naomi Bacon, talks to us about the various ways in which publishers and booksellers can utilize social media to market books and how online book communities operate. [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2289936695-booknet-canada-the-importance-of-social-media.mp3) ## [One night in Bangkok...](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-bessant/episodes/One-night-in-Bangkok-e3grj38) _2026-03-23 · John Bessant · Managing innovation - creating value from ideas_ The Power of the "Innovation Mash-Up" Ever had a memory so vivid you’d swear it was true, only to find out you made it up? In this episode, we dive into the world of confabulation —the brain’s habit of "hallucinating" details to make sense of a complex world—and discover how this quirky human trait is actually a secret weapon for innovation. From the neon-soaked streets of Bangkok to the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fcb0c244/podcast/play/117344808/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-23%2F420587255-44100-2-df80d58c0299.m4a) ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sW8kUeeKmr9M) _2026-03-23 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when friends get the Graphite Business Card through your referral. ## [Breaking into the publishing industry with Vanessa Gomez](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/breaking-into-the-publishing) _2026-02-24 · BookNet Canada_ This month’s episode features an interview with Vanessa Gomez, a recent graduate from Simon Fraser University’s Master of Publishing program, about how she’s breaking into the industry, and The Publishing Guide, an online platform she created where young professionals can find relevant information about the industry. [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2271765929-booknet-canada-breaking-into-the-publishing.mp3) ## [Fighting a Different Kind of War: Inside the WFP Innovation Accelerator](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-bessant/episodes/Fighting-a-Different-Kind-of-War-Inside-the-WFP-Innovation-Accelerator-e3fb06c) _2026-02-19 · John Bessant · Managing innovation - creating value from ideas_ In a world that has moved beyond "VUCA" (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) to become BANI —Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, and Incomprehensible—the old ways of tackling global crises are broken. While world leaders gathered at the Munich Security Conference to discuss traditional defence, a few blocks away, the World Food Programme (WFP) was hosting its annual Innovation Forum to tackle a… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fcb0c244/podcast/play/115752588/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-19%2F418433842-44100-2-3bf944fa7becd.m4a) ## [How to approach changes to distribution as an independent publisher](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/how-to-approach-changes-to-distribution-as-an-independent-publisher) _2026-01-27 · BookNet Canada_ This month’s episode features a conversation with Jen Gauthier, Publisher at Greystone Books, about how to approach changes to distribution as an independent publisher. [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2255096087-booknet-canada-how-to-approach-changes-to-distribution-as-an-independent-publisher.mp3) ## [The invisible man of innovation](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-bessant/episodes/The-invisible-man-of-innovation-e3dvjpn) _2026-01-21 · John Bessant · Managing innovation - creating value from ideas_ Have you ever used a safety pin, a fountain pen, or a sewing machine? You might know the famous brands behind them, but you likely don’t know the man who actually invented them. Meet Walter Hunt, the "Yankee mechanical genius" who could solve almost any problem but struggled to profit from a single one. Perhaps the person who best deserves the title of 'the greatest inventor you've never heard of'… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fcb0c244/podcast/play/114330871/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-21%2F416545058-44100-2-7f53ff881ad22.m4a) ## [A Winter's Tale](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-bessant/episodes/A-Winters-Tale-e3d62bj) _2026-01-04 · John Bessant · Managing innovation - creating value from ideas_ A seasonal story to inspire some New year's innovation (re) thinking... On a cold Christmas Eve, Jimmy Weston sits in a crowded wine bar with a crushing email in his pocket: his family business’s biggest customer has just walked away. Facing the "rocks" of potential bankruptcy and the weight of three generations of legacy, Jimmy is visited by three "ghosts" who offer more than just nostalgia—they… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fcb0c244/podcast/play/113493811/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-4%2F415480481-44100-2-15e3637c90be1.m4a) ## [A look back at the book market](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/a-look-back-at-the-book-market) _2025-12-16 · BookNet Canada_ In this month’s podcast, we’re sharing some mid-year market data from an excerpt of the Tech Forum presentation, Ready, set, go: Pre-fall sales trends and data-driven insights. Links: - Ready, set, go: Pre-fall sales trends and data-driven insights: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/ready-set-go-pre-fall-sales-trends-and-data-driven-insights/ - BookNet eNews weekly newsletter:… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2228600765-booknet-canada-a-look-back-at-the-book-market.mp3) ## [Murder on the dance-floor - why your organization needs innovation routines](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-bessant/episodes/Murder-on-the-dance-floor---why-your-organization-needs-innovation-routines-e3bnd7q) _2025-12-01 · John Bessant · Managing innovation - creating value from ideas_ Why does innovation often feel like awkward "dad-dancing" at a party? Because repeating success requires more than just luck—it demands disciplined innovation routines . This podcast uses the metaphor of dance to explain how organizations create value from ideas through practiced, shared behavior patterns , from searching for opportunities to developing prototypes. But the "music"—the external… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fcb0c244/podcast/play/111964858/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-1%2F413520684-44100-2-ceb268378f244.m4a) ## [Inanna Publications: A feminist press](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/inanna-publications-a-feminist-press) _2025-11-25 · BookNet Canada_ This month we talked with Evelyn Elgie, the assistant publisher at Inanna Publications about what it’s like to run a feminist press in today’s landscape, the challenges facing small presses, and why prioritizing marginalized voices and building community is so important to upholding the values of the company. [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2218179278-booknet-canada-inanna-publications-a-feminist-press.mp3) ## [Studying storytelling with AI](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/studying-storytelling-with-ai) _2025-10-28 · BookNet Canada_ This month’s episode features a conversation with Sophie Wu, a Master's candidate in Digital Humanities at McGill University, about AI and one of its potential applications in the publishing industry: storytelling analysis. [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2196301707-booknet-canada-studying-storytelling-with-ai.mp3) ## [Libraries and Canadian readers](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/libraries-and-canadian-readers) _2025-10-01 · BookNet Canada_ In this month’s podcast episode, we dive into the data on Canadian book borrowers, their library visitorship, book borrowing by format, and more. Find the transcript and relevant links here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2025/10/1/podcast-libraries-and-canadian-readers [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2178812055-booknet-canada-libraries-and-canadian-readers.mp3) ## [Open coordination for humans & AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/q4DObZ0Jo1Jy) _2025-10-01 · **Sponsored**_ Shared schemas and CLI tooling to validate, route, and audit human-agent workflows. ## [Don’t let your mind pick a fight without you](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tammylenski/episodes/Dont-let-your-mind-pick-a-fight-without-you-e38lejv) _2025-10-01 · Tammy Lenski · Disagree better_ Runaway thoughts and catastrophizing hobble conversations before they even begin. Find episode transcript and links here . Subscribe to my newsletter here . [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6125afd8/podcast/play/108755007/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-24%2F2de1d8ac-7b5e-ad5c-21c6-f44df3c3eefe.m4a) ## [Mental models: The invisible maps that shape our arguments](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tammylenski/episodes/Mental-models-The-invisible-maps-that-shape-our-arguments-e380lpv) _2025-09-09 · Tammy Lenski · Disagree better_ We disagree better when we understand the ways our mental models help and hinder us during conflict. Find episode transcript and links here . Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here . [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6125afd8/podcast/play/108074239/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-9%2F49e11952-af54-e543-86f8-3f089413bbd0.m4a) ## [Are you sure you’re solving the same problem?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tammylenski/episodes/Are-you-sure-youre-solving-the-same-problem-e36e3a9) _2025-08-06 · Tammy Lenski · Disagree better_ One reason disagreements get messy is that people are on different train tracks and don’t know it. Here's how to fix that. Find episode transcript and links here . Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here . Thanks for listening! [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6125afd8/podcast/play/106416905/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-4%2Fd29f4d99-5a6b-c363-c80d-7e219c0e3664.m4a) ## [How to transform gravity problems in conflict resolution](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tammylenski/episodes/How-to-transform-gravity-problems-in-conflict-resolution-e350tig) _2025-07-02 · Tammy Lenski · Disagree better_ Gravity problems make conflict resolution more difficult because they keep you stuck. Here’s how to recognize gravity problems when you see them, why they’re troublesome, and how to prevent them from hijacking resolution. Find episode transcript and links here . Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here . [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6125afd8/podcast/play/104936464/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-6-2%2F49b41532-61d2-7bf0-ec20-0bf542a29a72.m4a) ## [Editing Indigenous voices with care](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/editing-indigenous-voices-with-care) _2025-06-23 · BookNet Canada_ Mélanie Ritchot joins us this episode to talk about the Indigenous Editors Circle and how it's influenced her approach to editing. Whether you're an editor, a publisher, or just interested in how the industry is evolving to better support Indigenous voices, this episode is for you. Find the transcript and relevant links here:… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2118332553-booknet-canada-editing-indigenous-voices-with-care.mp3) ## [Recalibration conversations](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tammylenski/episodes/Recalibration-conversations-e332228) _2025-06-04 · Tammy Lenski · Disagree better_ For conflict in vital relationships, don’t overlook the conversation that comes before the problem-solving conversation (part 4 of 4). Find episode transcript and links here . Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here . [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6125afd8/podcast/play/102876680/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-19%2Fbb8bb0c5-5ce3-55a4-68f7-4b0658054101.m4a) ## [Beyond the survey: More on salary equity in the book industry](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/beyond-the-survey-more-on-salary-equity-in-the-book-industry) _2025-05-27 · BookNet Canada_ This month’s podcast episode is a continuation of the conversation from the Tech Forum webinar: Canadian book publishing: Insights from the latest salary survey. Saffron Beckwith, President at Ampersand Inc., joins us to chat about pay equity, inclusion, and more. Find the transcript and relevant links here:… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2102689785-booknet-canada-beyond-the-survey-more-on-salary-equity-in-the-book-industry.mp3) ## [Break free from rowboating](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tammylenski/episodes/Break-free-from-rowboating-e331vl2) _2025-05-21 · Tammy Lenski · Disagree better_ Stop a conflict's past from holding you fast (part 3 of a 4-part series). Find episode transcript and links here . Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here . [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6125afd8/podcast/play/102874210/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-19%2F2e5a3427-4cf2-e4d6-8151-3e2fa0a8a519.m4a) ## [Discover what you're really fighting about](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tammylenski/episodes/Discover-what-youre-really-fighting-about-e31q3mk) _2025-05-07 · Tammy Lenski · Disagree better_ Our conflict hooks influence the conflicts we get into, how we react, and how stuck we get (part 2 of a 4-part series). Find episode transcript and links here . Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here . [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6125afd8/podcast/play/101567636/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-21%2F1ba5c14a-2415-2649-83d7-3721fae2d377.m4a) ## [Canadian Bookmark Project](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/canadian-bookmark-project) _2025-04-29 · BookNet Canada_ This month we’re talking with Chandler Jolliffe, owner of Cedar Canoe Books in Huntsville, who pioneered the idea of a Canadian flag bookmark as a way to easily identify which books in his store were Canadian-authored. Find the transcript and relevant links here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2025/4/29/canadian-bookmark-project [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2086887198-booknet-canada-canadian-bookmark-project.mp3) ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9BeiAWYuULZY) _2025-04-29 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [Unpacking our stuck stories](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tammylenski/episodes/Unpacking-our-stuck-stories-e310nvm) _2025-04-02 · Tammy Lenski · Disagree better_ The story we tell ourselves and others about a conflict isn’t the story of the conflict. It’s our story of the conflict. But what is it trying to tell us? (Part 1 of a 4-part series) Find episode transcript and links here . Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here . [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6125afd8/podcast/play/100736438/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-3-2%2F75dfbc83-1ac6-355f-1a61-54236cad92ad.m4a) ## [Canadian audiobooks in 2025](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/canadian-audiobooks-in-2025) _2025-03-23 · BookNet Canada_ In this podcast episode, we talk to Cassie Smyth about AI integration into audiobooks, accessible audiobooks, supporting the Canadian audiobook ecosystem, and more. Find the transcript and relevant links here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2025/3/25/podcast-canadian-audiobooks-in-2025 [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2062342904-booknet-canada-canadian-audiobooks-in-2025.mp3) ## [Communicate better with looping](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tammylenski/episodes/Communicate-better-with-looping-e2vkuif) _2025-03-05 · Tammy Lenski · Disagree better_ Effective communication requires both sending and receiving skills. This communication tool will help you do both. Find episode transcript and links here . Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here . [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6125afd8/podcast/play/99301391/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-2-3%2F96d2803f-6395-3e3a-dfb5-3f518c9864df.m4a) ## [A research sneak peek](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/a-research-sneak-peek) _2025-02-23 · BookNet Canada_ Listen to a sneak peek of BookNet Canada’s upcoming research reports, The Canadian Book Market and The Canadian Book Consumer. Find the transcript and relevant links here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2025/2/25/a-research-sneak-peek [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2041633720-booknet-canada-a-research-sneak-peek.mp3) ## [5 phrases to use when they raise their voice](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tammylenski/episodes/5-phrases-to-use-when-they-raise-their-voice-e2tj4ll) _2025-02-05 · Tammy Lenski · Disagree better_ How to lower the volume without fuss or drama and get the conversation back on track. Find episode transcript and links here . Subscribe to my monthly newsletter here . [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/6125afd8/podcast/play/97144949/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-0-16%2Fd27599a1-163b-3a7c-10c1-cbc36da95a57.m4a) ## [AI in the book industry](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/ai-in-the-book-industry) _2025-01-25 · BookNet Canada_ In this podcast episode, we share some snippets from last year’s Tech Forum sessions on AI in the book industry. Find the transcript and relevant links here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2025/1/28/podcast-ai-in-the-book-industry [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2019393065-booknet-canada-ai-in-the-book-industry.mp3) ## [An introduction to the European Union Deforestation Regulation](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/an-introduction-to-the-european-union-deforestation-regulation) _2024-12-12 · BookNet Canada_ In this month’s podcast episode, we talk to Simon Crump, Environmental Consultant for BIC, to discuss the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and its impact on the book industry. Simon offers insights on how the EUDR affects the book supply chain, practical steps for Canadian publishers to align with the regulation, and resources for non-European publishers aiming to understand… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1983400867-booknet-canada-an-introduction-to-the-european-union-deforestation-regulation.mp3) ## [Gearing up for the holiday season: Tips for independent booksellers](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/gearing-up-for-the-holiday-season-tips-for-independent-booksellers) _2024-11-25 · BookNet Canada_ In this episode of the BookNet Canada podcast, we share valuable tips and strategies for independent booksellers gearing up for the holiday season. From planning business hours and fulfillment options to creating engaging themed promotions and leveraging social media, this episode covers content that will help you increase sales and connect with your community. Find the transcript and relevant… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1966970231-booknet-canada-gearing-up-for-the-holiday-season-tips-for-independent-booksellers.mp3) ## [Who is the print book reader?](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/who-is-the-print-book-reader) _2024-10-29 · BookNet Canada_ We share some highlights from our newest study, Turning Pages: Print Book Use in Canada 2023, all about print books: who’s buying them, borrowing them, and reading them. And what did we learn about their book acquisition and reading behaviours? Find the transcript and relevant links here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2024/10/29/podcast-who-is-the-print-book-reader [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1942075795-booknet-canada-who-is-the-print-book-reader.mp3) ## [The W3C and digital publishing](https://soundcloud.com/booknet-canada/the-w3c-and-digital-publishing) _2024-09-26 · BookNet Canada_ This month, we invited Wendy Reid, the Accessibility and Publishing Standards Lead at Rakuten Kobo and the co-chair of the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) Advisory Board to talk about the W3C, the EPUB Fixed Layout Accessibility document, and more. Find the transcript and relevant links here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2024/9/26/podcast-the-w3c-and-digital-publishing [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.m4a/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1924345313-booknet-canada-the-w3c-and-digital-publishing.mp3)