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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 28/09/2026

The Ulanzi MT-44B Dual Mate selfie stick / tripod. 2 devices on one stick. Not sponsored content. I paid for this with my own money, I just think it's cool. Check out the LEARN LIVESTREAMING channel on YouTube: youtube.com/@LearnLivest...

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 07/09/2026

Honestly I have seen some fun frog ones listed on AliExpress [though pictures look suspiciously AI-generated], though honestly I don't like to wear anything "in ear" if it can be avoided.

Frog ear buds (possibly AI generated?) image from AliExpress listing.

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 04/09/2026

Consistency is probably a useful thing, but I don't know if you should be lecturing people on it after there was a year long gap in your own content.

Podcasting listing showing a recent episode released 4 hours ago and then the next episode before that being released 1 year ago.

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 13/08/2026

It's interesting that the thing that made "smart" glasses privacy concerns palatable for Australian media outlets was that Kmart Australia released an $89 pair of "Camera Glasses." Seems to be a "any scumbag can pay $89" concern. 🤭 I guess people paying $400+ are deemed more acceptable somehow.

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 08/08/2026

Will be interested to hear what @ifbookspod.bsky.social make of this.

Bret Stephens: “I'm Begging You: Never Write With A.I.”

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 05/08/2026

I knew @notalawyer.bsky.social had the Swarovski Shrek. I didn't know you could buy the whole gang.

Swarovski Shrek Decorations and Figurines: Shrek, Gingy, Donkey, Fiona, Puss In Boots.

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 16/07/2026

I realise there are more important things going on in the world but why is the original and the sixth installment both called “Scary Movie”?

List of movies in the Scary Movie franchise (from Wikipedia):
Scary Movie (2000)
Scary Movie 2 (2001)
Scary Movie 3 (2003)
Scary Movie 4 (2006)
Scary Movie 5 (2013)
Scary Movie (2026)

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 13/07/2026

So you survived Amazon Prime Week. Did you buy anything? I did. I bought a few things. 👀 And I want to tell you about them in this week's live. 🔔 Subscribe and ring the bell on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DHo...

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 12/07/2026

Why I like OBS Studio

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 06/07/2026

Low key debating the merits of just appearing in black and white moving forward.

DaVinci Resolve timeline with John in greyscale and with a blue background.

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 23/06/2026

Suffice it to say Facebook Marketplace is an abomination

The Rock Lobster 3D Print selling for $20: the head of Dwayne The Rock Johnson on a lobster body.

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 15/06/2026

One of these days I'm going to go the DJI website and the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P will actually be available to purchase, and the shock will likely kill me.

DJI website with the "OSMO Pocket 4P" teaser and the words "Stay tuned."

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 13/06/2026

John: I don't need the DJI Mic Mini 2. Also John: BUT LOOK AT ALL THE PRETTY COLOURS! 😍

DJI Mic Mini receiver, transmitters, charging case and assorted magnetic covers in an assortment of colours.

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 04/06/2026

TWO ANGLES ARE BETTER THAN ONE This week on the livestream: how you can bring two camera angles into a multi cam edit in DaVinci Resolve —and it's easier than you might think. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bjuu...

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 31/05/2026

Treasures on a Sunday morning. This copy of Tina Turner's "The Best" didn't play too well, so I turned it into a clock.

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 30/05/2026

Picked up a copy of Carole King's “Tapestry” for a dollar.

Carole King's Tapestry album on vinyl; Carole King sits in front of a window, joined by a cat.

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 28/05/2026

This tiny little thing is a wireless microphone with internal audio recording, and it's pretty cool. Learn more about it in the Newsletter: www.linkedin.com/pulse/dji-mi... And join me this week as we look at DJI Mics and accessories. #DJI #DJIMic2 #DJIMic3

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 21/05/2026

Sorry, what do you mean AliExpress is selling Internet Explorer belts?! 🤣

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 20/05/2026

The Zoom H8 is giving Cthulhu.

The Zoom H8 Digital Multitrack Recorder with at least 6 visible XLR cables connected.

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 26/04/2026

Recording outside can introduce new problems you likely haven't thought about from the relative safety of your studio. Fortunately Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio has a handy feature to cut out the background noise. #DaVinciResolve #DaVinciResolveStudio

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 20/04/2026

Let's talk about using the gear you already own. 1. Take stock of the gear you have. 2. Think about how you can use it. 3. Make time for creative practice (and be a little less preoccupied with the results). www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXSs...

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 12/04/2026

There's something very fun about banner ads using clickbait headlines. "Men can't get enough of this cozy polo shirt." I find that extremely hard to believe. lol

"Men can't get enough of this cozy polo shirt" (three long sleeve polo shirts in different colours)

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 10/04/2026

How to add your camera to OBS Studio Learn more about OBS Studio Sources: youtube.com/live/TkTr7rX... #OBS #OBSStudio

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 22/03/2026

I am so used to seeing The Onion headlines on Facebook that I barely twitched when I saw this. But then I noticed it was from The Guardian.

Guardian Us: “Top US Fema official claims to have teleported to a Waffle House before”

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 18/03/2026

I clicked on a link that went to the Los Angeles Times and to use their website you agree to, I guess, not sue them or have any rights or something... Suffice it to say I didn't click Continue.

"Los Angeles Times. Legal Terms and Privacy: By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, which include arbitration and a class action waiver, and our Privacy Policy. You agree that we and out third-party vendors may collect and use your information, including through cookies, pixels and similar technologies, for the purposes set forth in our Privacy Policy such as personalizing your experience and ads."

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 18/03/2026

Soy Ginger Barramundi

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 14/03/2026

ADD TEXT TO OBS STUDIO On Windows, you can add Text (GDI+) sources to OBS Studio. On MacOS and Linux you can use Text (Freetype 2) instead to add text. It has fewer features than GDI+, but it will work just fine. Learn more about OBS Studio sources: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkTr... #OBSStudio

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 10/03/2026

VLC Media Source in OBS Studio The VLC Media Source lets you play playlists of media. Learn more about OBS Studio sources: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkTr... #OBS #OBSStudio

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 09/03/2026

All work and no play makes John something something. Life has been extremely busy and tiring lately. I wish I could tell you that I got outside and really had a nice day but this is archival footage from earlier in the year. What do you do to make life a light more enjoyable in a busy season?

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 02/03/2026

I saw this on Facebook. And I don't know whether to laugh or cry. We're only in March and 2026 has been a really hard year. And something about seeing Artax struggling in the sludge of the Swamp of Sadness feels a little bit too real.

"2026 is the year of the horse."

The horse:

Atreyu (from The Never Ending Story") struggles to pull his best friend Artax the horse through the sludge of the Swamp of Sadness.

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 01/03/2026

Audio Monitoring in OBS Studio 1. Monitor Off: The livestream will hear the audio, but you won't. 2. Monitor Only: You will hear the audio, but the stream won't. 3. Monitor and Output: Both you and the stream will hear the audio. Learn more about OBS Sources: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkTr...

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 24/02/2026

Add a media source in OBS Studio Add a video or audio into your OBS Studio scenes. Learn more about OBS Studio sources: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkTr... #OBS #OBSStudio

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 23/02/2026

Add Audio Source in OBS Studio Learn more about OBS Studio sources: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkTr... #OBS #OBSStudio

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 19/02/2026

I know someone who has a podcast about cancelled TV shows and I'm going to think about this Liz Climo comic for the rest of time now. www.facebook.com/share/1C5zeC...

Rabbit: What's wrong? Why's the TV in the trash?

Bear: My show ended. Please respect my privacy during this difficult time.

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 17/02/2026

Add PowerPoint slides (as an image slideshow) in OBS Studio Learn more about OBS Studio sources: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkTr...

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 15/02/2026

I imagine the point of view surfing footage you would capture in this fashion would be really interesting but I can't quite wrap my head around the idea of holding a camera with my mouth. 🤔

Contraption you chew on to hold your action camera while surfing.

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 14/02/2026

Normally I would just block so-called “podcast promoters” but given the way this one is using LinkedIn® premium features to spam me, I also reported it as Spam.

Spam from a Podcast Promoter on LinkedIn®

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 11/02/2026

The color source in OBS Studio has an alpha option. 100% Alpha = completely solid 0% Alpha = completely transparent And you can potentially layer these on top of each other to produce all kinds of interesting effects. OBS Studio Sources: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkTr... #OBSStudio

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 10/02/2026

COLOR SOURCE IN OBS STUDIO For more information about OBS Studio Sources watch the whole livestream recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkTr... #OBS #OBSStudio

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 08/02/2026

Toggle the visibility of your sources in OBS Studio with keyboard shortcuts For more information about OBS Studio Sources watch the whole livestream recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkTr... #OBS #OBSStudio

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 07/02/2026

I bought a drum practice pad. And I was playing it, and I noticed even with the faders down on the two microphones connected to my Rodecaster Pro they will still spiking red. And I find that super fascinating.

Drum Practice Pad Kit With Snare Drum Stand And Drumsticks 12 Inch Mute Double Sided Silent Drum Practice Training Pad Set

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 07/02/2026

This could make for a weird podcast listening party.

TA003 Silent Disco Headphone System (seemingly 10 pairs of headphones and a transmitter). Available from eBay Australia for $289.99 Australian dollars.

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 02/02/2026

Homer Simpson famously struggled to locate the "Any" key on his keyboard. But riddle me this: how do you press the F24 key? 🤔 An @elgato.com Stream Deck helps.

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 01/02/2026

In the old days of Feudal Japan, a samurai warrior would shout, “You are trying to view Flash content, but you have no Flash plugin installed.” @joshuacliston.bsky.social

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 01/02/2026

Did you know you can add animated GIFs to your OBS Studio scenes with the Image source? For more information about OBS Studio Sources watch the whole livestream recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkTr... #OBS #OBSStudio

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John Lacey @johnlacey.com · 31/01/2026

They don't want you to know!

YouTube video thumbnail: baby is shocked to discover their mother is “not actually gone” when playing Peekaboo. A commenter adds “They don't teach you this in daycare.”

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