Episodes

  • Master Substack Video Posts: Full Tutorial & Optimization Tips | Indie's Tech Tips #011

    Master Substack Video Posts: Full Tutorial & Optimization Tips | Indie's Tech Tips #011
    Jul 10 2025
    In this tutorial, Indie, publisher of over 2500 posts on Substack over the past 4 years, teaches you how to create native video posts hosted on Substack. The goal is to help you master the tool & leverage the power of the Substack mobile app and referral network, using videos (which are also indexable web pages with search engines).Support your favorite Independent Media creators! Indie Media Today & Indie News Network operate on a “Value for Value system.” We don’t paywall our content, but we do need - and deeply appreciate - your support in order to keep running.One way to do that is with a monthly subscription here - help fund the media you want to see!A monthly subscription here or on Ko-Fi helps us continue to produce quality shows & clips that challenge mainstream corporate narratives and amplify independent voices. We need your help! Go to https://ko-fi.com/indienewsnetwork to contribute.Key steps include customizing thumbnails (either via upload, AI, or frame selection) and leveraging auto-generated transcripts/clips, or generating your own captioned clips using the AI-generated transcript.The tutorial emphasizes:* Uploading videos (no clear duration limits)* Adding titles/subtitles and custom thumbnails (manual/AI options)* Formatting companion blog content (headers, links, embeds)* Critical settings: Audience selection ("Everyone" vs paid), comment permissions, and podcast/RSS inclusion* Referral link integration (e.g., Restream, Rumble)* Scheduling pitfalls (default 24-hr delay adjustment)Critical settings are also covered:* setting audience access to "Everyone" * configuring RSS feeds for podcasts* assigning tags/categories* optimizing SEO via editable post URLs (slugs)The video post emails subscribers with a preview, hosts content ad-free, and creates shareable social media assets.The goal: maximize Substack’s tools for discoverable, multi-platform content.More Tech Tips:Hi! I’m Indie. I champion corporate-free independent media which challenges the narratives that cable & broadcast media push on behalf of advertisers. * Founder, IndieNews Network (INN) * Publisher, Indie Media Today & INN Newsletter by Indie News Network* Producer, co-host & livestream engineer of multiple shows* How Did We Miss That* Boats Smashing Into Other Boats* American Tradition with Jesse Jett* INN 1-on-1* Indie’s Tech Tips* American Tradition Friday Night Clip Show * Founder, the Indie Media AwardsFiercely independent politically, anti-duopoly (or corporate UniParty). Get full access to Indie Media Today at www.indiemediatoday.com/subscribe
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    27 mins
  • Indie joined AM Wakeup 06/13/25

    Indie joined AM Wakeup 06/13/25
    Jun 13 2025

    Segment started in the 3rd hour - I trimmed out the part before the appearance.

    Watch the full livestream on the AM Wake Up channel on Rumble here: https://rumble.com/v6uq687-124-the-independent-review.html?e9s=src_v1_mfp

    The Independent Review is a 2023 Indie Media Award Honoree

    https://indiemediaawards.substack.com/p/the-independent-review

    Steve Poikonen of AM Wake Up is a 2024 Indie Media Award Honoree - find all of Steve’s links here: https://linktr.ee/amwakeupshow

    https://indiemediaawards.substack.com/p/steve-poikonen?r=539iu



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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Indie joined Nature Boy as a guest on The Third Rail Podcast

    Indie joined Nature Boy as a guest on The Third Rail Podcast
    Apr 26 2025

    Watch the Simulcast on any of 3 Rumble channels:

    * The Third Rail with Nature Boy

    * TNP (The New Prisoners)

    * AM Wakeup

    Watch the full livestream here:

    * Watch on X: https://x.com/NBNNatureboy/status/1915918813926744264

    Follow Nature Boy

    * Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5527827

    * Twitter: https://x.com/NBNNatureboy

    Follow AM Wakeup - both a show and a network!

    * Twitter: https://x.com/AMWakeup

    * Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/AMWakeup

    * Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/e0i858hPryGn

    * Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AMWakeUp:8

    Indie’s Links:

    * ⭐ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/indleft

    INN Links:

    * ⭐ Network Channels LinkTree: indienews.network

    * ⭐ Network Members LinkTree: linktr.ee/innmembers

    * ⭐ Substack: innnewsletter.com/ IndieNews Network (INN)



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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Indie joined Charles on AM Wakeup with Charlie Robinson & Cory Hughes

    Indie joined Charles on AM Wakeup with Charlie Robinson & Cory Hughes
    Apr 1 2025

    Big thanks to Charles for the invite as he fills in for Steve this week on AM Wake Up. I joined during the 2nd hour.

    Watch the full livestream here:

    * Watch on Rumble! https://rumble.com/v6rgg8r-03312025-3yes-and-3ars-charlie-robinson-indie-news-teal-martin.html?e9s=src_v1_mfp

    * Watch on X: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1lPKqMDZoVWKb

    * Watch on Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/video/WTR5kf8vUUen

    OUR NEW WEBSITE (discussed and shown on the show):

    https://indienewsnow.com

    Follow Charles

    * Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/3yesAnd3ars

    * Twitter: https://twitter.com/3yes_3ars

    Follow AM Wakeup - both a show and a network!

    * Twitter: https://x.com/AMWakeup

    * Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/AMWakeup

    * Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/e0i858hPryGn

    * Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AMWakeUp:8

    * THIS WEEKEND IN PORTLAND, TN!!! Third Eye Carnival: https://www.thirdeyecarnival.com

    Indie’s Links:

    * ⭐ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/indleft

    INN Links:

    * ⭐ Network Channels LinkTree: indienews.network

    * ⭐ Network Members LinkTree: linktr.ee/innmembers

    * ⭐ Substack: innnewsletter.com/ IndieNews Network (INN)



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    50 mins
  • Indie joined Matt of The Homeless Left to talk about the Disappearing of Mahmoud Khalil & Columbia University

    Indie joined Matt of The Homeless Left to talk about the Disappearing of Mahmoud Khalil & Columbia University
    Mar 19 2025

    Big thanks to The Homeless Left for the invite!

    Watch the full livestream here (our segment starts at 1:35:00):

    Follow Matt and The Homeless Left!

    * Matt’s Twitter: https://x.com/mattweinglass

    * Show Twitter: https://x.com/thehomelessleft

    * Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheHomelessLeft

    * Locals: https://thehomelessleft.locals.com

    Indie’s Links:

    * ⭐ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/indleft

    INN Links:

    * ⭐ Network Channels LinkTree: indienews.network

    * ⭐ Network Members LinkTree: linktr.ee/innmembers

    * ⭐ Substack: innnewsletter.com/

    IndieNews Network (INN)



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    39 mins
  • Indie joined AM Wakeup to talk about Rokfin & Video Platforms

    Indie joined AM Wakeup to talk about Rokfin & Video Platforms
    Feb 22 2025

    Segment was in the 3rd hour - Watch the full livestream on the AM Wake Up channel on Rumble here:

    https://rumble.com/v6njo5r-108-the-independent-review.html?e9s=src_v1_mfp

    The Independent Review is a 2023 Indie Media Award Honoree

    https://indiemediaawards.substack.com/p/the-independent-review

    Steve Poikonen of AM Wake Up is a 2024 Indie Media Award Honoree

    https://indiemediaawards.substack.com/p/steve-poikonen?r=539iu



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    40 mins
  • Indie joined Fiorella, Pasta and Matt at Truthwire to talk about the arrest of the alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter

    Indie joined Fiorella, Pasta and Matt at Truthwire to talk about the arrest of the alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter
    Dec 10 2024
    Excited for the impromptu invite to jump into the conversation mid-stream for 15 minutes about the story of the day: yesterday’s arrest of a suspect, Luigi Mangione, in last week’s murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. My feeling is that there are too many red flags in his background that have already come to light, which indicate that this may all be a setup and he’s not really the shooter.Very much appreciate the opportunity to speak with Indie Media Awards honorees for best livestreamers/podcasters, Fiorella Isabel and Pasta Jardula from Truthwire (as well as Matt Weinglass from The Homeless Left).Big thanks to The Convo Couch And Friends for always supporting me and IndieNews Network (INN). Follow Fiorella Isabel, Craig Pasta Jardula and The Homeless Left here on Substack!Watch the full livestream here (starts at 1:57:28):Also co-streamed to: Rokfin, Rumble, Pasta on X, Fiorella on X, Pasta2Go on Kick* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOGeXSFG5s?si=pIGzNr3lZy3U8zsQ&t=7048* Rumble: https://1a-1791.com/video/s8/1/k/j/7/A/kj7Av.qR4e-small-Dec-10-Truthwire.jpg* X: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1MnxnDEebXEGO* KICK: https://kick.com/pasta2goshow/videos/43117082-5334-4495-927f-b4e6c8e0b23a* Rokfin (premium): https://rokfin.com/stream/55216/Syria-on-Fire-Betrayal-Fall-of-Resistance--CEO-Killer-PsyopSupport Truthwire* X: https://x.com/truth_wire* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Truth-Wire* Rokfin: https://rokfin.com/TheConvoCouch* Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6891875* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheConvoCouch* Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheConvoCouchIndie Media Award HonoreesFiorella and Pasta are both Indie Media Awards honorees, Class of 2022, for Livestreaming & Podcasting as The Convo Couch. Find a webpage dedicated to ALL their links right here:https://indiemediaawards.substack.com/p/the-convo-couch-fiorella-isabel-craig-jardulaFollow Matt and The Homeless Left!* Matt’s Twitter: https://x.com/mattweinglass* Show Twitter: https://x.com/thehomelessleft* Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheHomelessLeft* Locals: https://thehomelessleft.locals.comIndie’s Links:* ⭐ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/indleftINN Links:* ⭐ Network Channels LinkTree: indienews.network* ⭐ Network Members LinkTree: linktr.ee/innmembers* ⭐ Substack: innnewsletter.com/IndieNews Network (INN) Get full access to Indie Media Today at www.indiemediatoday.com/subscribe
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    14 mins
  • BREAKING: Julian Assange FREED!

    BREAKING: Julian Assange FREED!
    Jun 25 2024

    Julian signed a plea deal and was released Monday from Belmarsh Prison, boarding a plane to Australia, per WikiLeaks.

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