Oy Mates! We're back with the fifth installment of our Down Under mix series with over 200 songs in 1 hour. Outrageous fun, enjoy!

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Down Under Vol. 5 (DU Vol.6 OUT NOW)

Oy Mates back with Vol.2 of the Down Under Country Mixes! Let's have some more Outrageous Fun in 2022

Tracklist: https://www.1001tracklists.com/tracklist/2n4sucz9/mc4d-down-under-country-vol.-2-2022-01-14.html

Down Under Country Mix Vol. 2 (Vol. 7 OUT NOW)

Oyyy mates lucky #3 it is! Hope you enjoy the third installment of our Down Under Country mix series, here's to more outrageous fun.

TRACKLIST: https://www.1001tracklists.com/tracklist/1d4shu1k/mc4d-down-under-country-vol.-3-2022-09-30.html

Down Under Country Mix Vol. 3 (Vol. 7 OUT NOW)

Snippet of Big Bootie Mix 22, enjoy! Creation of mix is credited to Two Friends!

2F Big Bootie Mix Volume 22 Snippet 2

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Noah Kahan - Dial Drunk (Ryan Leary Remix)

"The Christmas Light Fiasco"

Twinkling bulbs, a merry sight,
Until they flicker, fade, and fight.
“Let’s sync them to a jolly tune!”
But they’re off-beat by afternoon.

On the roof, I climb with care,
But the ladder wobbles—oh, beware!
One wrong step, I take a dive,
To the snowbank, still alive!

Props are scattered, lights aglow,
Push them in—oh, too far, oh no!
Frosty’s head rolls down the lawn,
Santa’s sleigh is halfway gone.

Cars pull up to see the show,
But forget to dim their headlights’ glow.
Honking horns and flashing beams,
Drown out the lights’ well-planned schemes.

The light show starts—no, wait, it’s stuck!
Rain pours down, just my luck.
Snowstorms follow, ice does too,
The lights short out—a frosty hue.

Cars pull up to see the show,
But forget to dim their headlights’ glow.
Honking horns and flashing beams,
Drown out the lights’ well-planned schemes.

The light show starts—no, wait, it’s stuck!
Rain pours down, just my luck.
Snowstorms follow, ice does too,
The lights short out—a frosty hue.

A tangled mess, a wire's snapped,
The reindeer props have all collapsed.
But through the chaos, there’s still cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year!

The Christmas Light Fiasco

In Episode 4 of Discussing Stupid, host Virgil Carroll and co-host Cole Schlotthauer from High Monkey dive into the complex world of search systems and the importance of semantics in delivering relevant results. This episode explores the frustrations users often face when search systems fail to recognize variations in spelling, synonyms, and context, which can drastically impact user experience.

Virgil and Cole discuss common issues with search systems, such as treating every search term the same and ignoring common phrases and alternative names. They share real-world examples, like a bank where users searched for one name in numerous ways, illustrating the need for search systems to recognize and account for these variations. The team also emphasizes that improving search functionality requires more than just turning it on—it involves continuous work, testing, and understanding of user behavior.

To wrap up, Virgil highlights best practices, including using “push search” technology to guide users to the right results and leveraging search analytics to understand how people are searching. By the end of the episode, listeners will gain practical insights into making search more intuitive and user-friendly.

Join us every two weeks for new episodes, and don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. For more resources and updates, visit www.discussingstupid.com.

(0:00) - Intro
(1:26) - A lot of search systems suck
(1:57) - Search needs semantics
(3:04) - Search with VS without semantics 
(4:48) - When AB&T meets AB and T
(6:14) - The English language is funny
(8:00) - The power of curated results
(10:50) - Virgil's biggest piece of advice
(12:41) - Outro

Why search systems fail without semantics

Discussing Stupid returns to the airwaves to transform digital facepalms into teachable moments—all in the time it takes to enjoy your coffee break! Sponsored by High Monkey, this podcast dives into ‘stupid’ practices across websites and Microsoft collaboration tools, among other digital realms. 

Our "byte-sized" bi-weekly episodes are packed with expert insights and a healthy dose of humor. Discussions focus on five key areas: Business Process & Collaboration, UX/IA, Inclusive Design, Content & Search, and Performance & SEO. 

Join us and let’s start making the digital world a bit less stupid, one episode at a time.

Why search systems fail without semantics

Discussing Stupid

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