Hem Brewster: Bezos, Musk, and the Enshitifcation of Existence
This week on 5 Random Questions, podcaster, producer, and games master Hem Brewster talks about the enshitification of existence, how good-hearted humans can still cause damage to nature, the universal language of swearing, and more.Answering the questions this week: Hem BrewsterI run two actual play podcasts as both producer and as the
gamemaster. One such show is called The Lucky Die, and has been
telling a single story for over 8 years. I also produce our other
shows, including 2 audio dramas, as well as our talk show, Four Top
Threes. At this point, I am a full timer podcaster.
Continuing the roleplaying games theme, I have also created my own
roleplaying game and written standalone stories for other people to
play, plus written articles around the challenges of acting and
producing for an actual play podcast. I am also a voice actress,
having appeared in The White Vault and Dark Dice plus many others, as
well as having a background in mechanical engineering, worked at a
virtual tabletop company and I have also worked with beluga whales.
Headshot (the headshot thing isn't uploading https://blighthouse.studio/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Web-Hem.jpg)Hem 's WebsiteHem 's Facebook groupHem on YouTubeFurther reading for this episodeYUNGBLUDGander: The Social Media You Want, Built in CanadaThe Justin Timberlake Sci-Fi Movie With One Of The Best Time Premises Ever | GIANT FREAKIN ROBOTWuhu Xinhualian Beluga Ocean Park | Captive Cetaceans Wiki | FandomFour Top Threes Podcast5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a review and let other potential listeners know why they might want to check the podcast out.And if you have friends that would enjoy the show, tell them they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.5 Random Questions is part of the Mercury Podcast Network - for more Mercury podcasts, head to www.mercurypodcasts.com.All questions provided by ConversationStarters.Products I Use for 5 Random QuestionsNote: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.My equipment:RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser micRodecaster Pro II audio production studioSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesElgato Wave Mic Arm Low ProfileRecommended resources:Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetizationKit email marketingBoomcaster remote recording and live streamingHindenburg Pro recording and editingAuphonic AI assistant for audio post production
