Topic: Big App Show

A frustration is shared regarding the Amazon Associates affiliate program, which reportedly does not allow direct linking to Kindle ebooks for commissions. This restriction is contrasted with the ability to link to physical books. The hosts suggest this is a control tactic by Amazon to limit the earnings of independent reviewers and influencers.

Adam Curry discusses the development of the Gitmo News Network and the challenges of monetizing the Big App Show. The hosts also provide feedback to the show's "artists in residence," requesting that they omit episode numbers from cover art to keep it "evergreen" and ensure text remains readable at smaller resolutions.

Adam Curry describes being banned from the Google AdSense program after his audience clicked on ads to support his "Big App Show." Google flagged the activity as a scam and refused to pay out earned revenue, even reversing previous payments. The hosts criticize the online advertising industry's rigid rules regarding user engagement and "creative" appeal.

The hosts discuss the show's open-source art generation and the various listener-made products like dice and coins. Adam Curry shares his frustration with Google AdSense after being kicked off the platform for "suspicious activity," resulting in a loss of income. He also thanks a producer for creating an Android version of his "Big App Show" for free.