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Emily and Alexa chat with astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy about his work capturing the stars, rocket launches, and other celestial phenomena. Listen in to hear behind-the-scenes stories of what it takes to get the incredible shots McCarthy has captured of the ISS transiting the Moon, his collaborations with Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman and artist Cathrin Machin, and more! Andrew's work can be found on his website at cosmicbackground.io . He is also found on Instagram at @cosmic_background and on X at @AJamesMcCarthy . Please see the Art Astra website ( artastra.space ) for this episode's transcript and show notes. -- Music credit: "Space" by Music_Unlimited

“I asked everyone if they were lonely. All the guys my age said 'no, I'm too busy; too much going on.' When I answer that quickly I'm either lying or it's something I'm afraid of.” – Andrew McCarthy In this episode of Deviate , Rolf and Andrew talk about why Andrew took a USA road trip to reconnect with his friends (2:15); what kinds of friends Andrew sought out, why none of them were public figures, and how loneliness is bad for men's health (8:00); the kinds of men Andrew spoke with in passing on the trip, why Andrew sought out Elvis Presley sites on the road, and how women's friendships differ from men's (17:30); Andrew's takeaways from his road trip, why "showing up" for people is important, and how travel can be the "university of life" (28:00); audience questions about friendships between younger men, the rumored possibility of a St. Elmo's Fire sequel, the task of recording an audiobook, creepy things that happened on the road, and how travel inevitably makes us more open and curious (35:30). Andrew McCarthy ( @AndrewTMcCarthy ) is an actor, television director and writer of such books as The Longest Way Home , Brat and Walking with Sam . His newest book is Who Needs Friends: An Unscientific Examination of Male Friendship Across America . Notable Links: Tips for telling travel stories , with Andrew McCarthy ( Deviate episode) Paris Writing Workshops (summer learning-vacation classes) Travels with Charley in Search of America , by John Steinbeck (book) Brat Pack (group of young 1980s actors) Elvis Presley Birthplace (museum site in Tupelo, Mississippi) Camps Promising to Turn You into an Alpha Male (article) Comstock, Texas (incorporated community) Joshua Speed (close friend of Abraham Lincoln) St. Elmo's Fire (1985 movie) Geoff Dyer (English author and travel writer) Strawberry Hill (neighborhood in Kansas City, Kansas) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel’s 2017 album Lu mber . Note : We don’t host a “comments” section, but we’re happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

“I asked everyone if they were lonely. All the guys my age said 'no, I'm too busy; too much going on.' When I answer that quickly I'm either lying or it's something I'm afraid of.” – Andrew McCarthy In this episode of Deviate , Rolf and Andrew talk about why Andrew took a USA road trip to reconnect with his friends (2:15); what kinds of friends Andrew sought out, why none of them were public figures, and how loneliness is bad for men's health (8:00); the kinds of men Andrew spoke with in passing on the trip, why Andrew sought out Elvis Presley sites on the road, and how women's friendships differ from men's (17:30); Andrew's takeaways from his road trip, why "showing up" for people is important, and how travel can be the "university of life" (28:00); audience questions about friendships between younger men, the rumored possibility of a St. Elmo's Fire sequel, the task of recording an audiobook, creepy things that happened on the road, and how travel inevitably makes us more open and curious (35:30). Andrew McCarthy ( @AndrewTMcCarthy ) is an actor, television director and writer of such books as The Longest Way Home , Brat and Walking with Sam . His newest book is Who Needs Friends: An Unscientific Examination of Male Friendship Across America . Notable Links: Tips for telling travel stories , with Andrew McCarthy ( Deviate episode) Paris Writing Workshops (summer learning-vacation classes) Travels with Charley in Search of America , by John Steinbeck (book) Brat Pack (group of young 1980s actors) Elvis Presley Birthplace (museum site in Tupelo, Mississippi) Camps Promising to Turn You into an Alpha Male (article) Comstock, Texas (incorporated community) Joshua Speed (close friend of Abraham Lincoln) St. Elmo's Fire (1985 movie) Geoff Dyer (English author and travel writer) Strawberry Hill (neighborhood in Kansas City, Kansas) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel’s 2017 album Lu mber . Note : We don’t host a “comments” section, but we’re happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

What kind of destination for deepening a friendship? And when the goal is reconnecting with someone you love, does it really matter where you go? In this episode, host Angie Orth is back with actor, director, and New York Times bestselling author Andrew McCarthy. His 10,000-mile journey across America to rekindle foundational friendships is chronicled in his latest book, Who Needs Friends. McCarthy offers practical advice for anyone hoping to reconnect through travel, including the one thing that instantly changes the dynamic between two people, and why the destination itself may matter less than you think What You’ll Learn: 00:32 – The ideal type of destination for deepening any relationship 00:54 – The simplest thing you can do to set the stage for a real, meaningful conversation 01:13 – Why where you go matters far less than you think when the goal is reconnection 01:37 – The unexpected everyday experience McCarthy swears by for fostering genuine connection on the road 03:02 – Why building a small routine while traveling changes the way you experience a place Connect with Andrew McCarthy: Website: https://andrewmccarthy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewtmccarthy Episodes Mentioned: The Art of Pilgrimage with Andrew McCarthy: https://podcast.show/travelingwithaaa/episode/132461820/ Top 5 Tips for Walking the Camino de Santiago with Andrew McCarthy: https://podcast.show/travelingwithaaa/episode/132461821/ What’s your BEST travel connecting story? Tell us about it in the comments! Connect with AAA: Book travel: https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-auto-club-enterprises Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises

When was the last time you actually saw your closest friends? Texts and social media can help you stay connected, but chances are, it’s been too long since you’ve been together in person. The same was true for actor, director, and New York Times bestselling author Andrew McCarthy. A pointed question from his teenage son sparked an unplanned, 10,000-mile road trip across America; Without GPS or an itinerary, he packed a bag and an old-school map, determined to reconnect with the people who helped shape him. In this episode, host Angie Orth sits down with Andrew McCarthy to explore the deeply human themes behind his latest book, Who Needs Friends, which chronicles his journey across back roads to reignite decades-old friendships. What You’ll Learn: 01:22 – The moment that launched a 10,000-mile journey 08:35 – How to pitch a travel story 15:26 – Why showing up in a friend's world fosters reconnection 23:45 – Andrew's pick for America's most overlooked destination 32:22 – An incremental approach to getting out of your comfort zone Connect with Andrew McCarthy: Website: https://andrewmccarthy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewtmccarthy Episodes Mentioned: The Art of Pilgrimage with Andrew McCarthy: https://podcast.show/travelingwithaaa/episode/132461820/ Top 5 Tips for Walking the Camino de Santiago with Andrew McCarthy: https://podcast.show/travelingwithaaa/episode/132461821/ Where would YOU go to reconnect with old friends? Tell us about it in the comments! Connect with AAA: Book travel: https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-auto-club-enterprises Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises

Episode Summary This week’s episode of In The Blink of AI is a special one, recorded live at UNSW in front of a sold-out audience. Georgie sits down with Andrew McCarthy, General Manager at Notion for Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, to explore how one of the world’s most loved productivity tools is quietly reshaping the way teams work with AI. Andrew shares how Notion’s modular “building block” approach is changing the game for startups and enterprise alike, why simplifying workflows beats chasing the next shiny tool, and how students, founders, and even origami fans are building powerful systems without writing code. They cover the anti-SaaS philosophy behind Notion’s design, what startups can learn from OpenAI’s use of AI for internal ops, and how AI can bridge the gap between newcomers and tenured employees, giving everyone superpowers at work. Plus: Notion skincare routines, sports dreams, and a very wholesome story about digital journaling and self-love. Time Stamps 02:19 – Meet Andrew McCarthy, GM of Notion for ANZ & Asia 06:55 – Why Notion Chose Sydney as Its APAC HQ 09:42 – Notion’s Anti-SaaS Philosophy & Why It Matters 12:58 – The Real Notion Origin Story: From Near-Death to Kyoto 15:13 – The Power of UI/UX & the Race to the Application Layer 18:46 – What Notion AI Can Do, And What Users Are Loving 20:07 – Work as a Flow: The Case for Native AI Integration 20:20 – Why Templates Are a Hidden Superpower 21:38 – A Nepalese Student’s Side Hustle That Blew Andrew’s Mind 22:10 – From Hype to Value: How to Cut Through the AI Noise 24:36 – Most Unexpected Notion Use Case? Origami Knowledge Base 27:25 – Scaling Notion: Focus on What’s Already Working 28:48 – Enterprise AI Adoption (Hi, Toyota 👋) 30:44 – Should You Learn Python or Logic? Frameworks vs Tools 31:23 – Non-Tech Companies and AI: The Two-by-Two Matrix 34:01 – Rapid Fire: Sports Dreams, Dinner Guests & Parenting in the AI Era 38:02 – A Notion Page That Brought a Tear to His Eye Resources Andrew McCarthy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/awmccarthy/ Notion’s Startup Program (6 Months Free) - https://www.notion.com/startups ✨ Connect with Georgie Healy Weekly Substack: https://georgiehealy.substack.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginahealy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georginahealytech/ The Day One Network In The Blink of AI is part of Day One, the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators & investors. Sign up to get your weekly insights into the up-and-coming AI startups: https://dayone.fm/newsletter Mentioned in this episode: Deel x PX_Post Intro

Trailer for Brats documentary-- streaming June 13th on Hulu My Life in the Brat Pack, Reconsidered by Andrew McCarthy, NY Times, May 27, 2024 (gift link) New York Magazine article Andrew's books: Memoirs: Brat: An '80s Story * The Longest Way Home * Walking with Sam * Fiction: Just Fly Away * Buy Wendi's books! I'm Wearing Tunics Now * Ginger Mancino, Kid Comedian * Socks * Buy Ann's book! Listen to Your Mother * Please follow us on Instagram: Memwah Podcasts Visit us at Pronounced Memwah Music: Promenade theme If you would like to get in touch with us, to recommend a memwah for us to read, to give us feedback or to declare undying love (non-creepy only, please!), email us at memwahpodcast@gmail.com If you enjoy this podcast- and know what's good for you, please rate us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! And give us a shout out on social media and maybe do some skywriting to tell others about the podcast! Merci! Affiliate link. If you click and buy the book, we may get some money- and maybe a pony! But the price you pay will be the same.

Lucky you…you’re all packed and ready for an adventure! But this is a different kind of trip. The Camino de Santiago is a journey that changes you. Today, Angie Orth is back with actor, director and award-winning travel writer Andrew McCarthy. In the previous episode, he shares his experiences walking the Camino de Santiago with his son, the he explores in his book Walking with Sam: A Father, a Son, and Five Hundred Miles Across Spain . In this episode, you’ll learn everything you need to know before you start your own pilgrimage on this famous trail through Spain. He shares his tips for packing, What You’ll Learn: His number one tip for walking the trail (0:33) Why you should take a minimalist approach to packing (0:53) Staying comfortable when you’re spending so much time on your feet (1:50) McCarthy’s thoughts on technology along the trail (2:16) What to let go of mentally before you go (3:37) Resources: AAA Interview: https://www.ace.aaa.com/publications/travel/international-destinations/andrew-mccarthy-spain.html?zip=90266 Connect with Andrew McCarthy: Website: https://andrewmccarthy.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewtmccarthy X: https://twitter.com/andrewtmccarthy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndrewTMcCarthy Connect with AAA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-auto-club-enterprises Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises

We all go through hard times in our lives. Whether it’s a tough breakup, losing a job, or losing someone you love, these are experiences that change our paths in unexpected ways. When you pair those changes with a little thirst for adventure, then what we do to mark these changes can become an event in itself. Pilgrimage offers us a literal path through the hard times. It’s a rare time-out that allows us to take space, process our feelings, and shift into the next phase of who we’re becoming. Today, Angie Orth welcomes actor, director, and award-winning travel writer Andrew McCarthy. You might remember him from the “brat pack” hits Pretty in Pink and St. Elmo’s Fire. These days, he’s equally acclaimed for his travel writing in publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic, Time, and Travel+Leisure. He joins us today, live from the Dallas Travel Show, to share his experiences walking the Camino de Santiago, recounted in his most recent book Walking with Sam: A Father, a Son, and Five Hundred Miles Across Spain You’ll learn what defines a pilgrimage, and what makes these experiences so transformative for people. You’ll hear about McCarthy’s first solo journey on the Camino, and what it was like for him to share the same path with his son decades later. You’ll also learn how to plan and what to pack if you’re ready to embark on your own pilgrimage of self-discovery. What You’ll Learn: The art of pilgrimage and the history of the Camino (1:43) Why he embarked on his first pilgrimage (4:31) How the journey changed his relationship with his son (10:25) Why he wants to do the Camino again (14:54) The most profound thing he experienced on the trail (17:29) Resources: AAA Interview: https://www.ace.aaa.com/publications/travel/international-destinations/andrew-mccarthy-spain.html?zip=90266 Connect with Andrew McCarthy: Website: https://andrewmccarthy.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewtmccarthy X: https://twitter.com/andrewtmccarthy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndrewTMcCarthy Connect with AAA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-auto-club-enterprises Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises

“We 'massage' the truth to make it fit the narrative we need it to fit in our lives.” –Andrew McCarthy In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Andrew talk about how Andrew got started in travel writing, and how writing himself on the page helped him see himself in the world (2:30); when he does and doesn't conflate certain details in the interest of a good story, and how he balances the "micro" and the "macro" elements of a travel story (12:30); how he decides who to write about, among the many people he meets on the road, which details do and don't drive the narrative forward, and what it's like to meet travelers who recognize him from his acting days (23:30); how Andrew structures his travel stories, and what travel storytelling in common with his work as a TV director (31:00); how he balances his writing and non-writing work in life, and how he mixes personal details with place details in his travel writing (38:00); and how memory can be fallible, and how to best write about family members (47:00). Andrew McCarthy ( @AndrewTMcCarthy ) is an actor, television director and writer of such books as The Longest Way Home and Brat . His newest book is Walking with Sam: A Father, a Son, and Five Hundred Miles Across Spain. Notable Links: Paris Writing Workshops (Rolf's travel memoir classes) Andrew McCarthy on travel ( Deviate episode) Andrew McCarthy Proust questionnaire ( Deviate episode) Paul Theroux (travel writer and novelist) " Chasing the Black Pearl ," by Andrew McCarthy (Tahiti article) Gustav Mahler (classical composer) Don George (travel writer and editor) The Snow Leopard , by Peter Matthiessen (book) " A Slice of Paradise ," by Andrew McCarthy (Hawaii article) " A Slice of Ireland ," by Andrew McCarthy (Ireland article) " Steeped in Darjeeling ," by Andrew McCarthy (India article) Osprey (species of bird) Finisterre (peninsula in Spain) Communitas (unstructured community of equals) A Short History of Nearly Everything , by Bill Bryson (book) Less than Zero (1987 film starring Andrew McCarthy) Nut graph (journalism term) Joan Didion (American writer) Marco Polo Didn't Go There , by Rolf Potts (book) Cl

In this episode, Hugh Hewitt interviews Andrew McCarthy about Biden's mental state and legal implications. They also discuss the legality of Biden's possession of classified documents and the potential need for his resignation due to impairment. McCarthy criticizes the lack of objective evaluation from the left and emphasizes the importance of addressing Biden's condition regardless of political affiliations. 👉Follow Hugh Hewitt on X 👉Follow Andy McCarthy on X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew McCarthy was still a teenager when he acted in his first film and became a member of what's called the Brat Pack. That's the group of actors including Demi Moore and Molly Ringwald who starred in 1980s films like Pretty in Pink and St. Elmo's Fire. There were a few bumps along the road like drinking too much alcohol and taking drugs before McCarthy became a travel writer. McCarthy also directs episodes of TV series like Orange is the New Black . And he walked 500 miles across Spain with his teenage son, an adventure he writes about in a new book called Walking with Sam. "Now What?" is produced with the help of Steve Zimmer, Lucy Little and Cameryn Yarber. Audio production is by Nick Ciavatta.

“Not every fearful decision I’ve made has been bad, but most of my bad decisions have been based in fear.” –Andrew McCarthy In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Andrew talk about the two halves of Andrew’s professional life – acting and travel writing – and his transformative first journey on the Camino de Santiago in 1994 (2:00); Andrew’s decision to return to the Camino after the pandemic with his 19-year-old son Sam, what it was like to walk for days at a time with Sam, and how being in the 1980s “Brat Pack” affected Andrew’s sense of self (11:30); how Sam’s attitude toward the walk changed over the course of the journey, and how Andrew knew he might be able to write a book about the experience (22:00); audience questions, including writing advice, what Sam thought of the book, and how travel can expand your view of the world (28:00). Andrew McCarthy ( @AndrewTMcCarthy ), who rose to fame as a teen actor during the John Hughes 80’s era, is a television director and writer of such books as The Long Way Home and Brat . His newest book is Walking with Sam: A Father, a Son, and Five Hundred Miles Across Spain. Notable Links: Andrew McCarthy on travel ( Deviate episode) Andrew McCarthy Proust questionnaire ( Deviate episode) Pretty in Pink (1986 teen romantic comedy-drama) Lowell Thomas Awards (travel writing competition) John Hughes (American filmmaker) Molly Ringwald (American actress) Camino de Santaigo (pilgrimage route in Spain) Off the Road , by Jack Hitt (book about the Camino)) St. James the Great (Christian apostle) Oliver! (coming-of-age musical) Souvenir , by Rolf Potts (book) Brat Pack (cohort of 1980s teen actors) “ Hollywood’s Brat Pack ” (1985 New York article) Kansas (1988 film) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel’s 2017 album Lu mber . Note: We don’t host a “comments” section, but we’re happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

“Not every fearful decision I’ve made has been bad, but most of my bad decisions have been based in fear.” –Andrew McCarthy In this episode of Deviate , Rolf and Andrew talk about the two halves of Andrew’s professional life – acting and travel writing – and his transformative first journey on the Camino de Santiago in 1994 (2:00); Andrew’s decision to return to the Camino after the pandemic with his 19-year-old son Sam, what it was like to walk for days at a time with Sam, and how being in the 1980s “Brat Pack” affected Andrew’s sense of self (11:30); how Sam’s attitude toward the walk changed over the course of the journey, and how Andrew knew he might be able to write a book about the experience (22:00); audience questions, including writing advice, what Sam thought of the book, and how travel can expand your view of the world (28:00). Andrew McCarthy ( @AndrewTMcCarthy ), who rose to fame as a teen actor during the John Hughes 80’s era, is a television director and writer of such books as The Long Way Home and Brat . His newest book is Walking with Sam: A Father, a Son, and Five Hundred Miles Across Spain. Notable Links: Andrew McCarthy on travel ( Deviate episode) Andrew McCarthy Proust questionnaire ( Deviate episode) Pretty in Pink (1986 teen romantic comedy-drama) Lowell Thomas Awards (travel writing competition) John Hughes (American filmmaker) Molly Ringwald (American actress) Camino de Santaigo (pilgrimage route in Spain) Off the Road , by Jack Hitt (book about the Camino)) St. James the Great (Christian apostle) Oliver! (coming-of-age musical) Souvenir , by Rolf Potts (book) Brat Pack (cohort of 1980s teen actors) “ Hollywood’s Brat Pack ” (1985 New York article) Kansas (1988 film) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel’s 2017 album Lu mber . Note : We don’t host a “comments” section, but we’re happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.

Happy Launch Day to Andrew McCarthy and Walking With Sam: A Father, A Son, and Five Hundred Miles Across Spain. Buy the book Amazon https://amzn.to/3pbstIs Barnes and Noble https://bit.ly/AMbookSam BookShop https://bookshop.org/a/92429/9781538709207 "The second day of the walk Sam said to me, what’s the point of this F-ing walk, and he didn’t say F-ing. And on the last day he said, Dad, that’s the only 10 out of 10 thing I’ve ever done in my life. I just had to keep him walking." READ the transcript of our interview: https://www.wesaidgotravel.com/walking-with-andrew-mccarthy/ "The most important thing we can do is ask for help, on the road and at home, because it makes us right sized. When you go somewhere and you ask for help, nothing more powerful than that. Being vulnerable is a strength, not a weakness. If Americans went out and saw the world they’d come back and say, it’s not what I thought, and they tell two people and they tell two people and they tell two people, and we change." More about Andrew https://andrewmccarthy.com/ "Traveling with kids is creating citizens of the world, the best gift we can give them." More about my PODCAST: Make Your Own Map https://lisaniver.com/makeyourownmap/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lisa-niver/support

Andrew McCarthy is a New York Times best selling author of Brat: An '80s Story , Just Fly Away , and The Longest Way Home. And his new book is, Walking with Sam: A Father, a Son, and Five Hundred Miles Across Spain. He gained fame as an actor in the 1980’s appearing in such iconic films such as Pretty in Pink , St. Elmo’s Fire , and Less Than Zero , as well as cult favorites Weekend At Bernie’s and Mannequin . He has found a second career as a director, directing some of today’s most popular television shows, including Orange Is the New Black , The Blacklist , and the second season of Awkwafina is Nora From Queens . For a dozen years, Andrew served as an editor-at-large with National Geographic Traveler magazine and was named Travel Journalist of the Year by The Society of American Travel Writers. Andrew currently stars as a series regular on the hit Fox series THE RESIDENT. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF: You’re a fan of Andrew McCarthy and the Brat Pack You are a parent You want to improve your relationship with your children You love travel You appreciate doing hard things and putting in the work You can learn more about Andrew: Instagram: @andrewtmccarthy https://andrewmccarthy.com

Getting Wilosophical with Andrew McCarthy Andrew McCarthy is an American actor, writer and television director best known for his roles in various films from the 1980s including St. Elmo’s Fire, Pretty in Pink, and of course, one of Wil’s favourites, Weekend at Bernie’s. Wil and Andrew talk about his experience being a star as a member of “The Brat Pack” and his philosophies toward work, travel, fatherhood and more. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE WILOSOPHY with Eddie Perfect WILOSOPHY with Ronny Chieng SUPPORT US Patreon TOFOP.com Merch Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter Wil Anderson Andrew McCarthy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He is literally shooting out of this world pictures, but still considers himself an amateur. Andrew McCarthy is an astrophotographer who has combined amazing skills with a lifelong passion to create truly awe-inspiring works of art. Listen as he shares more about his process and what it takes to create his viral images. As long as he can remember Andrew has been fascinated with cosmic bodies. He remembers looking at the night sky through his father's telescope and how much he loved seeing these far off bodies become more and more clear. Then in 2017 the Great American Eclipse was set to happen and he knew he needed his own telescope to see it all. After trying to capture images with his iPhone and getting terrible results, he decided he wanted to know how it was possible to capture images in space. That curiosity led him down a path that is now appreciated by people all over the world. He recently had an image of the moon go viral that required layering over 50,000 images and a ton of time, but the result was incredible. Listen as he shares his gear, technique, and some of what he has learned about generating the clearest images. But more importantly, he shares how he's set himself apart within and outside of his niche through targeted social media strategy. Andrew is anything but an amateur, but his belief in that status keeps him learning, keeps him growing, and keeps him creating these wonderful images. You definitely won't want to miss out on his perspective of the craft. In this episode: [01:31] Welcome Andrew McCarthy, a well respected astrophotographer. [02:30] How he got started in astrophotography. [05:10] Was he already into regular photography or did he start with space? [07:03] Andrew shares the differences between cosmic and standard photography. [08:20] Why any movement near the camera is problematic. [10:46] Lucky imaging and why good software is required for astrophotography. [11:57] Andrew breaks down his camera bag. [16:44] How do long exposure times not result in super blurry images? [19:22] He shares how he makes money as an "amateur" astrophotographer. [24:23] Why his viral moon photograph required over 50k images. [30:10] Andrew chats about getting over 100% engagement and why it's important to get those likes. [32:02] How does he use Reddit in his social media strategy? [34:43] Listen as he shares his posting strategy for Reddit. [38:32] What is his advice for people trying to start doing astrophotography? [43:31] Learn more about how you can take pictures of a galaxy. [45:00] Andrew describes his stacking process for creating his work. [48:23] Does geography matter when you're shooting the galaxy? [51:50] Connect with Andrew. Links and Resources: <p

With COVID-19 Isolation in place, Derry Public Radio records remotely covering the thirteen-episode series “Kingdom Hospital”. Join as we welcome special guest, the incomparable Dr. Hook, Andrew McCarthy! Tune is as we discuss his acting career, quarantine, his passion for travel, how exposure to the world at large makes you a better person, his YA novel, how he became Dr. Hook, what it was like to make “Kingdom Hospital”, the Kingdom Finger, and what does the future hold? Sit back and enjoy as Derry Public Radio interviews Andrew McCarthy.

Tune in to part 2 of my discussion with Andrew McCarthy - Head of New Business for LinkedIn ANZ. During our first discussion we talked about setting your sales team up in a work from home paradigm and how Andrew and his team have approached this transition. Today we get into the nitty-gritty at a sales level in this climate and how field salespeople can be just as effective from home. Andrew McCarthy has had a distinguished sales and sales leadership career, for the past seven years he has fulfilled several key roles for LinkedIn both in Australia and the US, and is currently the Sales Leader for New Business for LinkedIn’s ANZ business. Some topics we covered include :- How field salespeople can be just as effective remotely. How the transition of the sale process towards digital/social/video has been happening already. Some timeless fundamentals of sales that remain the same. Leveraging digital clues and research to be effective. Taking the opportunity to accelerate our learning during the current crisis. How to look for useful trends and events online. How customers are more available and open to calls at the moment. Opportunities for salespeople to invest time in their own development. Check Andrew out at https://www.linkedin.com/in/awmccarthy

Andrew McCarthy has had a distinguished sales and sales leadership career, for the past seven years he has fulfilled several key roles for LinkedIn both in Australia and the US, and is currently the Sales Leader for New Business for LinkedIn’s ANZ business. Of course Andrew interacts with many sales leaders across various industries so has some unique insight on key strategies organisations are adopting in the current challenging environment. He also shares some of the things he and his team are undertaking at the moment. Some topics we covered include :- How focusing on timeless sales fundamentals has guided Andrew through his career. Managing sales teams in the Working From Home environment. The challenge for field salespeople to manage without face-to-face customer contact. The importance of sharing across the team. The internal factors sales leaders need to be focusing on now. The weekly cadence Andrew is now using with his team and the experimentation he has gone through. Approaching customers with compassion. Progressing deals without face to face contact. Managing morale and motivation. Check Andrew out at https://www.linkedin.com/in/awmccarthy

INTERVIEW - ANDREW MCCARTHY - former federal prosecutor and a contributing editor at National Review.  Found: DOJ recovers 50,000 missing text messages between Peter Strzok, Lisa Page.  The Clamor over the Nunes ‘FISA Abuse’ Memo by Andrew C. McCarthy in National Review  Trump called for Mueller's firing in June 2017, source says