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Aug 9, 2023
Creator Spotlight S2 E10 - Chris Minasians
In the tenth episode of Creator Spotlight, I spoke to Chris Minasians from TotallyEV and we spoke about making content online, running a business, reviewing cars and much more.
This is actually the last episode of season 2 and we’ll be back later this year for more episodes.
Creator Spotlight is our series where we talk to creators about what they make and do and how they got started. We really hope you enjoy this new episode.
We love to hear from our listeners! Get in touch about what you thought about this new episode. Reach out on X, @creatorspotlight or on Mastodon @creatorspotlight@crosstalk.tech or you can email the show, info@theinterface.uk.
Creator Spotlight is proudly recorded using Squadcast. Squadcast provides an easy and robust way to record video and audio podcasts. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes.
Creator Spotlight is also proud to be hosted with Castos. Castos provides and easy way to host podcasts and distribute them to all the top platforms, including YouTube. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes.
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Chris Minasians
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YouTube (TotallyEV)
YouTube (TotallydubbedHD)
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X (Chris)
X (TotallydubbedHD)
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Jul 10, 2023
Creator Spotlight S2 E9 - Jerry Schulze
In the ninth episode of Creator Spotlight, I spoke to Jerry Schulze, an amazing YouTube creator who focuses on Apple content. We spoke about WWDC 2023, the new MacBook Air 15-inch and using his Ford F150 as a generator for his house!
Creator Spotlight is our series where we talk to creators about what they make and do and how they got started. We really hope you enjoy this new episode.
We love to hear from our listeners! Get in touch about what you thought about this new episode. Reach out on X, @creatorspotlight or on Mastodon @creatorspotlight@crosstalk.tech or you can email the show, info@theinterface.uk.
Creator Spotlight is proudly recorded using Squadcast. Squadcast provides an easy and robust way to record video and audio podcasts. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes.
Creator Spotlight is also proud to be hosted with Castos. Castos provides and easy way to host podcasts and distribute them to all the top platforms, including YouTube. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes.
Creator Spotlight
Podcast Site
X
the interface
Website
X
Linkedin
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Jerry Schulze
YouTube
Twitter
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Jul 3, 2023
Creator Spotlight S2 E8 - Arielle Nissenblatt
In the eighth episode of Creator Spotlight, I spoke to Arielle Nissenblatt, who is the head of community and content at SquadCast.fm. We spoke about what makes a good podcast, what Arielle does and much more.
Creator Spotlight is our series where we talk to creators about what they make and do and how they got started. We really hope you enjoy this new episode.
We love to hear from our listeners! Get in touch about what you thought about this new episode. Reach out on Twitter, @creatorspotlight or on Mastodon @creatorspotlight@crosstalk.tech or you can email the show, info@theinterface.uk.
Creator Spotlight is proudly recorded using Squadcast. Squadcast provides an easy and robust way to record video and audio podcasts. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes.
Creator Spotlight is also proud to be hosted with Castos. Castos provides and easy way to host podcasts and distribute them to all the top platforms, including YouTube. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes.
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the interface
Website
Twitter
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Arielle Nissenblatt
Website
Twitter
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Jun 1, 2023
Creator Spotlight S2 E7 - Sami Fathi
In the seventh episode of Creator Spotlight, I spoke to returning guest Sami Fathi. Sami used to work at MacRumors and has recently set out on his own to start the Apple news website, Supercharged. We talk about starting out on your own, WWDC 2023, which is just around the corner.
Creator Spotlight is our series where we talk to creators about what they make and do and how they got started. We really hope you enjoy this new episode.
We love to hear from our listeners! Get in touch about what you thought about this new episode. Reach out on Twitter, @creatorspotlight or on Mastodon @creatorspotlight@crosstalk.tech or you can email the show, info@theinterface.uk.
Creator Spotlight is proudly recorded using Squadcast. Squadcast provides an easy and robust way to record video and audio podcasts. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes.
Creator Spotlight is also proud to be hosted with Castos. Castos provides and easy way to host podcasts and distribute them to all the top platforms, including YouTube. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes.
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Creator Spotlight
Podcast Site
Twitter
the interface
Website
Twitter
Linkedin
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Sami Fathi
Website
Twitter
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May 17, 2023
Creator Spotlight S2 E6 - Caroline Kidd
In the sixth episode of Creator Spotlight, I spoke to Caroline Kidd, the founder and editor of Changing Lanes. We spoke about her journey into reviewing cars on YouTube, the equipment she uses and other great topics. It was great to chat to Caroline and learn what she makes and does and how she got started.
Creator Spotlight is our series where we talk to creators about what they make and do and how they got started. We really hope you enjoy this new episode.
We love to hear from our listeners! Get in touch about what you thought about this new episode. Reach out on Twitter, @creatorspotlight or on Mastodon @creatorspotlight@crosstalk.tech or you can email the show, info@theinterface.uk.
Creator Spotlight is proudly recorded using Squadcast. Squadcast provides an easy and robust way to record video and audio podcasts. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes.
Creator Spotlight is also proud to be hosted with Castos. Castos provides and easy way to host podcasts and distribute them to all the top platforms, including YouTube. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes.
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Website
Twitter
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Caroline Kidd
Website (Changing Lanes)
Website (Caroline)
Twitter (Changing Lanes)
YouTube
Linkedin
Instagram
Facebook
Caroline's Book
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May 10, 2023
Creator Spotlight Trailer 2023
Welcome to Creator Spotlight, a seasonal show where we talk to the best creators in their fields. I’m Alex, the host of Creator Spotlight and we’ve had some great guests on since the first series last year.
Join me for 10 episodes a year where I talk to YouTube creators, automotive journalists and much more. You can find more info about the show at theinterface.uk/podcasts or by searching for it on your favourite podcast listening app. Thanks and see you in the next episode!
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May 3, 2023
Creator Spotlight S2 E5 - Harry Kersh
In the fifth episode of Creator Spotlight Series 2, I was joined by Harry Kersh from Insider Food. You'll recognise Harry from their highly acclaimed series, Food Wars which Harry presents with Joe Avella as well as other Insider staffers from India and Japan. In this episode we talk about some important things like Harry's journey into video production, advice for presenting on camera as well as pressing topics such as his favourite sandwich.
Creator Spotlight is our series where we talk to creators about what they make and do and how they got started. We really hope you enjoy this new episode.
We love to hear from our listeners! Get in touch about what you thought about this new episode. Reach out on Twitter, @creatorspotlight or on Mastodon @creatorspotlight@crosstalk.tech or you can email the show, info@theinterface.uk.
Creator Spotlight is proudly recorded using Squadcast. Squadcast provides an easy and robust way to record video and audio podcasts. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes. https://squadcast.fm/?ref=theinterface
Creator Spotlight is also proud to be hosted with Castos. Castos provides and easy way to host podcasts and distribute them to all the top platforms, including YouTube. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes. https://castos.com/?via=theinterface
Creator Spotlight
Website - https://creatorspotpod.uk
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creator-spotlight/id1650826457
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3TLCDINaX61b7I6XP5Ybyd
Goodpods - https://goodpods.app.link/3PB35umUpub
Twitter - https://twitter.com/CreatorSpotPod
Clips from the show - https://www.youtube.com/@creatorspotlightclips
the interface
Website - https://www.theinterface.uk
Twitter - https://twitter.com/the_interface_
Linkedin - http://www.linkedin.com/company/theinterfaceuk
Mastodon - https://crosstalk.tech/@theinterface
Harry Kersh
Twitter - https://twitter.com/HarrysBadTweets
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCewPNhPyVvU1-GNRWffxdHg
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Mar 9, 2023
Creator Spotlight S2 E4 - Jon Coupland
In the fourth episode of Creator Spotlight Series 2, I was joined by Jon Coupland who is best known for making YouTube videos about old cars and specifically, Protons.
We spoke about Protons of course, Jon's journey to become a YouTube creator and his 'Royal Snail' van.
Creator Spotlight is our series where we talk to creators about what they make and do and how they got started. I really hope you enjoy this new episode.
Creator Spotlight is proudly recorded using Squadcast. Squadcast provides an easy and robust way to record video and audio podcasts. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes. https://squadcast.fm/?ref=theinterface
Creator Spotlight is also proud to be hosted with Castos. Castos provides and easy way to host podcasts and distribute them to all the top platforms, including YouTube. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes. https://castos.com/?via=theinterface
Creator Spotlight
Website - https://creatorspotpod.uk
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creator-spotlight/id1650826457
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3TLCDINaX61b7I6XP5Ybyd
Goodpods - https://goodpods.app.link/3PB35umUpub
Twitter - https://twitter.com/CreatorSpotPod
Clips from the show -
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Feb 27, 2023
Creator Spotlight S2 E3 - Laura Young
In the third episode of Creator Spotlight Series 2, I was joined by Laura Young who is best known for her work as a climate activist. Laura's latest campaign is the banning of disposable vapes, of which the latest can be found on her Twitter profile.
We spoke about electric cars, disposable vapes, advice for reducing your waste and much more! Creator Spotlight is our series where we talk to creators about what they make and do and how they got started.
I really hope you enjoy this new episode.
Key Links
Laura's BBC Bitesize Episodes - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p099z974
Creator Spotlight
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creator-spotlight/id1650826457
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3TLCDINaX61b7I6XP5Ybyd
Goodpods - https://goodpods.app.link/3PB35umUpub
Twitter - https://twitter.com/CreatorSpotPod
Mastodon - https://crosstalk.tech/@creatorspotlight
the interface
Website - https://www.theinterface.uk
Twitter - https://twitter.com/the_interface_
Linkedin - http://www.linkedin.com/company/theinterfaceuk
Mastodon - https://crosstalk.tech/@theinterface
Laura Young
Website - https://www.lesswastelaura.com
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lesswastelaura5145
Twitter - https://twitter.com/lesswastelaura
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lesswastelaura/
Facebook - https://facebook.com/lesswastelaura
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Feb 22, 2023
Creator Spotlight S2 E2 - Jim Starling
In the second episode of Creator Spotlight Series 2, I was joined by Jim Starling who runs the YouTube channel, 'DefinitelyNotAGuru' where he talks about car buying advice, car news and also car reviews.
We spoke about what Jim does, cars he has driven recently, making videos and also some advice on starting out as a YouTuber.
Creator Spotlight is our series where we talk to creators about what they make and do and how they got started. I really hope you enjoy this new episode.
Key Links
Jim's Used Car Book - https://amzn.to/3XQmSTp
Creator Spotlight
Website - https://creatorspotpod.uk
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creator-spotlight/id1650826457
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3TLCDINaX61b7I6XP5Ybyd
Goodpods - https://goodpods.app.link/3PB35umUpub
Twitter - https://twitter.com/CreatorSpotPod
Mastodon - https://crosstalk.tech/@creatorspotlight the interface
Website - https://www.theinterface.uk
Twitter - https://twitter.com/the_interface_
Linkedin - http://www.linkedin.com/company/theinterfaceuk
Mastodon - https://crosstalk.tech/@theinterface DefinitelyNotAGuru + Jim Starling
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DefinitelyNotAGuru/videos
Twitter - https://twitter.com/notaguru3
Website - https://www.notaguru.co.uk
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/notagurujim/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DefinitelyNotAGuru
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Feb 13, 2023
Creator Spotlight S2 E1 - Trinity Francis
In the first episode of Creator Spotlight Series 2, I was joined by Trinity Francis who is a freelance automotive journalist and has appeared in such outlets as Autocar, Auto Express and many more.
We spoke about what Trinity does, cars she has driven recently, getting work and also some important freelance advice and her degree in journalism.
Creator Spotlight is our series where we talk to creators about what they make and do and how they got started. I really hope you enjoy this new episode.
Key Links
https://www.commercialmotor.com
Creator Spotlight
Website - https://creatorspotpod.uk
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creator-spotlight/id1650826457
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3TLCDINaX61b7I6XP5Ybyd
Goodpods - https://goodpods.app.link/3PB35umUpub
Twitter - https://twitter.com/CreatorSpotPod the interface
Website - https://www.theinterface.uk
Twitter - https://twitter.com/the_interface_
Linkedin - http://www.linkedin.com/compan…
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Dec 12, 2022
Creator Spotlight S1 E10 - Natisha Chatten
In the tenth episode of Creator Spotlight, I was joined by Natisha Chatten who runs her own YouTube channel, Auto Social UK. Natisha also does some video work for the Electroheads YouTube channel. We talk everything from the VW up! GTI, a car which we both have, to making content on YouTube and the ins and outs of the ONTO EV subscription service.
Creator Spotlight is our new series where we talk to creators about what they make and do and how they got started. I really hope you enjoy this new episode.
This episode is actually the final episode of Creator Spotlight Season 1, we'll be back in 2023 for Season 2 but until then, have a good Christmas and New Year. Creator Spotlight
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creator-spotlight/id1650826457
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3TLCDINaX61b7I6XP5Ybyd
Goodpods - https://goodpods.app.link/3PB35umUpub
Twitter - https://twitter.com/CreatorSpotPod
Mastodon - https://crosstalk.tech/@creatorspotlight the interf…
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Dec 7, 2022
Creator Spotlight S1 E9 - Nicola Hume
In the ninth episode of Creator Spotlight, I was joined by Nicola Hume from the official Auto Express YouTube channel. Nicola has been a familiar face on YouTube for over ten years, with previous work on CarBuyer, What Car and O2 Guru TV. In this episode, we talk about filming car videos, what its like to get a new car to test each week, our dream cars and of course EVs and charging.
Creator Spotlight is our brand new series where we talk to creators about what they make and do and how they got started. I really hope you enjoy this new episode.
Creator Spotlight is proudly recorded using Squadcast. Squadcast provides an easy and robust way to record video and audio podcasts. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes. https://squadcast.fm/?ref=theinterface
Creator Spotlight is also proud to be hosted with Castos. Castos provides and easy way to host podcasts and distribute them to all the top platforms, including YouTube. Use our referral link to help sup…
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Nov 25, 2022
Creator Spotlight S1 E8 - Andrew Till
In the eighth episode of Creator Spotlight, I was joined by Andrew Till, from the Mr EV YouTube channel. Andrew has been running the channel as a hobby for the few years and is a brilliant resource for everything related to charging, new EVs and for added comedic affect, his wife's opinions on new cars! In this episode, we talk about video editing, the latest EVs that are coming out and the state of the charging network in the UK.
Creator Spotlight is our brand new series where we talk to creators about what they make and do and how they got started. I really hope you enjoy this new episode. Creator Spotlight
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creator-spotlight/id1650826457
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3TLCDINaX61b7I6XP5Ybyd
Goodpods - https://goodpods.app.link/3PB35umUpub
Twitter - https://twitter.com/CreatorSpotPod
Mastodon - https://crosstalk.tech/@creatorspotlight the interface
Website - https://www.theinterface.uk
Twitter - https://twitter.c…
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Nov 9, 2022
Creator Spotlight S1 E7 - Tom Sykes
In the seventh episode of Creator Spotlight, I was joined by Tom Sykes, from The Apple Post. Tom has been running the Apple focused blog for ten years and has recently been joined by a team of fantastic contributors. In this episode, we talk about the latest iPhone 14 Pro, what to expect in 2023 with iOS 17, the drama surrounding Twitter and Elon Musk at the moment and much more.
Creator Spotlight is our brand new series where we talk to creators about what they make and do and how they got started. I really hope you enjoy this new episode.
Creator Spotlight is proudly recorded using Squadcast. Squadcast provides an easy and robust way to record video and audio podcasts. Use our referral link to help support this as well as future episodes. https://squadcast.fm/?ref=theinterface
Creator Spotlight is also proud to be hosted with Castos. Castos provides and easy way to host podcasts and distribute them to all the top platforms, including YouTube. Use our referral link to help support…
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Oct 28, 2022
Creator Spotlight S1 E6 – David Theodore
In the sixth episode of Creator Spotlight, I was joined by David Theodore from Climate Resilient Internet. David has worked in the microwave and wireless industry since the late 80s and was part of the team responsible for the first microwave link. We talk about the climate disasters that can affect our internet infrastructure, WISPs, his background at Microwave Bypass and much more.
This episode will be a little bit different from most, usually we speak to creators but wireless is such a fascination of mine, I had to get David on the show to talk about what he does.
Creator Spotlight is our brand new series where we talk to creators about what they make and do and how they got started. I really hope you enjoy this new episode. Creator Spotlight
Website - https://creatorspotpod.uk
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creator-spotlight/id1650826457
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3TLCDINaX61b7I6XP5Ybyd
SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/creator-spotligh…
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Oct 20, 2022
Creator Spotlight S1 E5 - Willie Howe
In the fifth episode of Creator Spotlight, I was joined by Willie Howe, who runs a YouTube channel focused on Ubiquiti and much more. We discuss everything from Ubiquiti to the future of UISP products and much more!
Creator Spotlight is our brand new series where we talk to creators about what they make and do and how they got started. I really hope you enjoy this new episode.
Creator Spotlight
Website - https://creatorspotpod.uk
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creator-spotlight/id1650826457
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3TLCDINaX61b7I6XP5Ybyd
Goodpods - https://goodpods.app.link/3PB35umUpub
Twitter - https://twitter.com/CreatorSpotPod
the interface
Website - https://www.theinterface.uk
Twitter - https://twitter.com/the_interface_
Linkedin - http://www.linkedin.com/company/theinterfaceuk
Mastodon - https://crosstalk.tech/@theinterface
Willie Howe
Website - https://williehowe.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/WillieHowe
YouTube - https://…
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Oct 12, 2022
Creator Spotlight S1 E4 - Chris Sherwood
In the fourth episode of Creator Spotlight, I was joined by Chris Sherwood from the YouTube channel Crosstalk Solutions. Chris mainly focuses on phone systems and Ubiquiti networking, but has since delved into the world of TP-Link Omada. We discuss everything from Ubiquiti, EVs, solar, phone systems and more!
Creator Spotlight is our brand new series where we talk to creators about what they make and do and how they got started. I really hope you enjoy this new episode.
Key Links
Aptera EV website: https://aptera.us
Creator Spotlight
Website - https://creatorspotpod.uk
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creator-spotlight/id1650826457
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3TLCDINaX61b7I6XP5Ybyd
SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/creator-spotlight-podcast
Goodpods - https://goodpods.app.link/3PB35umUpub
Twitter - https://twitter.com/CreatorSpotPod
the interface
Website - https://www.theinterface.uk
Twitter - https://twitter.com/the_interface_
Linkedin…
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Sep 27, 2022
Creator Spotlight S1 E3 - Tom Lawrence
In the third episode of Creator Spotlight, I was joined by Tom Lawrence from the YouTube channel Lawrence Systems. His business provides network consulting and the channel takes a look at new networking hardware and how to use it. We discuss everything from Ubiquiti, PfSense and how the Lawrence Systems YouTube channel came to be. Creator Spotlight is our brand new series where we talk to creators about what they make and do and how they got started. I really hope you enjoy this new episode. Key Links PfSense website: https://www.pfsense.org Creator Spotlight Website - https://creatorspotpod.uk Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creator-spotlight/id1650826457 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3TLCDINaX61b7I6XP5Ybyd SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/creator-spotlight-podcast Goodpods - https://goodpods.app.link/3PB35umUpub Twitter - https://twitter.com/CreatorSpotPod @the_interface Website - https://www.theinterface.uk Twitter - https://twitter.com/the_in…
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Aug 20, 2022
Creator Spotlight S1 E2 - Sami Fathi
In this new episode of Creator Spotlight, I was joined by Sami Fathi from MacRumors. Sami has been at MacRumors for around 2 years and we talk in his area of expertise, Apple. We discuss everything from the digital keynotes, the upcoming iPhone 14, Apple Watch saving lives and of course, his viral tweet.
Creator Spotlight is our brand new series where we talk to creators about what they make and do and how they got started. I really hope you enjoy this new episode.
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Jun 10, 2022
Creator Spotlight S1 E1 - Cody MacCallum
In this new episode of the first ever Creator Spotlight from the interface, Alex chats to Cody MacCallum from MacTelecom Networks. Creator Spotlight
Website - https://creatorspotpod.uk
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creator-spotlight/id1650826457
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3TLCDINaX61b7I6XP5Ybyd
SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/creator-spotlight-podcast
Goodpods - https://goodpods.app.link/3PB35umUpub
Twitter - https://twitter.com/CreatorSpotPod the interface
Website - https://www.theinterface.uk
Twitter - https://twitter.com/the_interface_
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/alexandtomstech/ Mactelecom Networks
Website - https://www.mactelecomnetworks.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/mactelecomn
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mactelecomnetworks/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mactelecomnetworks/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mactelecomnetworks
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mactelecomnetworks/…
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