Podcast Junkies - Storytelling Interviews & Conversations with Podcasters Podcasting Passionately

Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast best-selling author, speaker, persuasive writing expert and fellow podcasters, Laura Petersen. Laura is the founder and host of Copy That Pops, a podcast aimed at educating podcasters on how to write copy that is compelling, stands out, and is effective for their businesses. Laura has been writing for years and is a true believer in the power of the written word. She has a wide array of experience both as an expert in content marketing and as a podcasting entrepreneur. In this episode, we talk all about copywriting as it relates to podcasting. Laura discusses her background as a former teacher turned copywriting guru. Laura started her first podcast back in April of 2016 and has since turned that into a successful business. Copy That Pops offers a full range of services, assisting clients to leverage the power of persuasion in their communication. Harry and Laura talk about the importance of writing powerful copy and the influence that reading has on writing. Laura chronicles her growth as an interviewer and a speaker. She credits practice and preparation as the reasons her confidence level soared. Finally, Laura shares how she became #1 Amazon Best-Seller with a book she wrote in just thirty days! 00:00 – Harry welcomes Laura Petersen to the podcast04:28 – The value of audio-only podcasts 05:27 – Harry talks about the retention hashtag07:17 – The origin of Harry and Laura’s friendship 08:41 – Laura explains the rules of ‘Never Have I Ever’ 10:03 – Laura’s entrepreneurial background 13:36 – Shifting her focus from podcasting to writing books 14:15 – Laura’s individual group programs 15:50 – The challenges Laura faced during the early stages of podcasting 18:54 – How Laura has grown as an interviewer22:40 – Laura’s earliest recollection of her passion for writing28:55 – Copywriting advice Laura would give to podcasters 32:09 – The power of words 34:07 – Why Laura has been avoiding consuming different content 35:55 – The impact reading can have on writing 37:57 – Just-In-Time learning vs. Just-In-Case Learning 39:16 – Books and podcasts that have been instrumental to Laura’s career 45:00 – What is something Laura has changed his mind about recently 46:15 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Laura 47:02 – Laura talks about the books she has written 49:25 – Where listeners can follow Laura Full show notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/187★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast serial entrepreneur and fellow podcasters, Justin Jackson. Justin is the founder and host of the show, Product People, a podcast about great products and the people who make them. Justin has been working with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies for years as a product manager at Sprintly and Mailout. Justin is also co-founder of the startup Transistor.fm, a podcast platform for brands who want to grow their audience. Justin is a staunch proponent of podcasting and the impact it can have on business. His goal is to help podcasters enhance their product, grow their audience and distribute their message to the masses.In this episode, Justin and Harry discuss and dissect nearly every aspect of podcasting. With Harry’s experience as a podcast producer and Justin’s extensive podcast platform, the two have a wealth of knowledge to share on the subject. They talk about the importance of compelling content that keeps the podcast audience engaged. Justin discusses his journey of breaking into the podcast hosting space, including how he manufactured interest and booked meaningful and influential guests. As an outside the box thinker, Justin is always looking for creative ways to solve problems. Harry talks about the concept of podfading, a phenomenon that affects many startup podcasters. Finally, Justin speaks to the ever-evolving and growing podcast industry. He describes his experience listening to podcasts as a mindful experience and feels that everybody should enjoy podcasts as much as he does! 05:08 – Harry welcomes Justin Jackson to the podcast 05:50 – Justin talks about getting others acclimated and comfortable with podcasting 08:51 – Harry tells the story of how he met and started working with Chase Reeves 10:46 – How Justin knows Chase 12:36 – Justin discusses how his work has shifted to focus on podcasting for brands 14:08 – What is Transistor.fm? 15:09 – How Justin broke into the podcasting industry 19:15 – The importance of creative problem solving 20:50 – How Justin met Jon Buda, his partner in Transistor 22:57 – The power of asking yourself, “What do you want?” 26:22 – Justin recalls the conversations that stick out from his work with Marketing for Product People 28:25 – Justin talks about Rob Walling, founder of Drip 29:45 – The back channels of the Internet 34:08 – Justin talks about his project MegaMaker 38:43 – Why it’s imperative for podcast content to be compelling 40:48 – Why Justin believes that not everyone can be a podcaster 46:04 – Podfading defined 49:06 – The importance that Justin placed on having a podcast in conjunction with Transistor 54:55 – The most interesting thing to come out of working with SaaS companies 1:03:52 – The connection between podcasting and business 1:09:36 – Why there’s still room to grow in the podcast industry 1:11:50 – The low barrier to entry of podcasting 1:15:53 – How listening to podcasts can be a mindful experience 1:23:31 – Where Justin got his entrepreneurial spirit and hustle 1:34:41 – Justin’s advice to aspiring entrepreneurs 1:37:58 – The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people 1:43:21 – What is something Justin has changed his mind about recently 1:43:54 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Justin 1:45:44 – Where listeners can follow Justin Full show notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/186★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast marketing professional, serial entrepreneur, husband, father, and fellow podcaster, Stephen Hart. Stephen is the founder and host of the show, Trailblazers, a podcast that explores stories of successful black professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and corporate leaders. Stephen’s goal is to share stories of black men and women who are doing amazing things within their industries. Stephen is a believer in being authentic and strives to help people discover their true callings. In this episode, Stephen and Harry discuss Podcast Movement, the conference where they originally met. They talk about the supportive nature of the podcasting community and encourage listeners to attend a podcast conference to share in the experience. Stephen discusses his background and the inspiration behind his podcast, Trailblazers. For Stephen, the success of his podcast isn’t measured by downloads, but rather by engagement and impact. His goal over the next five years is to help and positively affect 10,000 lives. It is Stephen’s hope that this will create a ripple effect and that his deeds will continue to spread. Stephen equates this to planting seeds in a garden he will never see. Finally, Stephen talks about his legacy, which includes being a great husband, father, and overall person. 00:59 – Harry welcomes Stephen Hart to the podcast 01:35 – Stephen’s background 04:26 – How Stephen has raised his children to not be dependent on technology and devices 08:35 – How Stephen wound up living in Maryland 09:01 – Stephen and Harry talk about Podcast Movement, the world’s largest podcast conference 14:43 – Stephen talks about MapCon, the Mid-Atlantic Podcast Conference 16:42 – Harry’s freestyle rap story from Podcast Movement 20:39 – Stephen encourages all podcasters to attend a podcast conference 21:54 – The importance of bringing a unique perspective to your podcast 24:01 – What inspired Stephen to start his podcast, Trailblazers 28:57 – How Stephen measures the success of his podcast 30:44 – Stephen shares his idea for his next podcast 32:57 – Harry announces the conference he’s been working to launch, Clarion 34:45 – Stephen speaks to his future goals and the positive impact he wants to achieve 41:52 – Stephen’s other projects 46:09 – Stephen advises entrepreneurs to get their products and services out there 48:37 – Where Stephen got his entrepreneurial spirit and hustle 49:50 – Stephen talks about the mentors that influenced his life and career 53:32 – Stephen recalls geeking out when he met Pat Flynn 56:04 – What is something Stephen has changed his mind about recently? 58:09 – Why Stephen’s legacy is important to him 1:00:14 – Stephen talks about an exercise where he posed 32 questions to his father 1:01:47 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Stephen? 1:04:18 – Where listeners can follow Stephen Full show notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/185★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast CEO of Sound Financial Group and fellow podcaster, Paul Adams. Paul is the founder and host of the show, Sound Financial Bites, a podcast that provides people of all backgrounds with general financial information. Paul’s goal is to provide listeners with non-controversial advice that is tangible and actionable so they can increase their knowledge and allow them to make better-informed decisions. In this episode, Paul provides an insight into his background, both in the financial services industry as well as his personal life. Paul has always had a very intense and aggressive personality which, combined with a contagious zeal, has shaped Paul’s success. Paul believes in standing up for what you believe in and preaches these same ideals to his children. Paul speaks to the benefits and strength that come from facing adversity and other hardships. Paul and Harry discuss the importance of getting a clear picture of your future goals so you can take the appropriate action. It is Paul’s theory that taking action and cultivating contentment are two key factors for success. By following this strategy, Paul has been able to achieve success in multiple facets of his life. Finally, Paul shares his thoughts on the benefits of podcasting, including one aspect that often goes overlooked. 00:59 – Harry welcomes Paul Adams to the podcast 01:45 – Why Paul decided to start his podcast, Sound Financial Bites 04:20 – Paul recalls the origins of his technology obsession 08:14 – Paul’s love of flying 09:43 – The newfound appreciation Paul felt after experiencing flying lessons 11:36 – How Paul got into the financial services industry 16:02 – Paul’s aggressive approach to life 19:26 – Deciphering which conflicts are worth tilting into 21:04 – Paul talks about raising his children to stand firm in what they believe 25:07 – The importance of facing adversity and challenges 28:29 – A lesson Paul learned from a former Navy SEAL 31:07 – Paul talks about what it means to ‘live radically within your means’ 34:30 – The biggest challenge to living within your means 39:30 – The importance of surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals, family and friends 41:10 – Paul’s business goal for the upcoming year 44:38 – Spending eighty-three nights in an RV 50:02 – The importance of creating an intention statement in your personal and business lives 53:21 – How Paul has grown as a podcast host 54:42 – Paul gives his opinion on the most difficult part of podcasting 56:32 – One person who has been a true inspiration to Paul 58:39 – What is something Paul has changed his mind about recently 1:03:21 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Paul 1:05:36 – Where listeners can follow Paul 1:06:21 – Paul shares one last thought on podcasting Full show notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/184★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Every single item that surrounds us has a story behind it. Have you ever wondered about the history behind bubble gum, balloons, Kit Kats, mustaches, or Betty White? If so, you’re in luck as I welcome to the podcast author and fellow podcaster, Emily Prokop. Emily is the creator and host of the hit podcast, The Story Behind, which tells the extraordinary history of seemingly ordinary objects, places, and people. The Story Behind was nominated for The Academy of Podcasters’ Awards in 2017 and has been repurposed into a book of the same name. In this episode, we talk about the process of podcasting. With a background in editing and journalism, Emily speaks to how she was able to transfer this skillset to become a successful podcaster. Harry and Emily share their own stories of challenges and obstacles they have faced, including building an audience one listener at a time. Emily discusses the wide variety of topics she covers on her podcast and the creative process she utilizes to come up with fresh and exciting ideas for every show. Finally, Emily chronicles the genesis of her book, The Story Behind and details the journey by which she transformed her podcast into a hit book. 00:53 – Harry welcomes Emily to the podcast 04:13 – Emily’s educational background 06:20 – The decision to start The Story Behind podcast 10:55 – What Emily and Harry like most about podcasting 13:26 – Emily’s first podcasting event 18:21 –Leveraging a journalism background to become successful at podcasting 20:35 – Emily recalls meeting and networking with other podcasters at Podcast Movement 23:29 – How the podcasting community has provided Emily with support and inspiration 25:26 – Building an audience one listener at a time 27:49 – The importance Emily places on researching and preparing for her podcasts 30:53 – Emily recalls recording her first few episodes and worrying that they were too short 35:31 – How Emily comes up with the eclectic topics that her podcast covers 39:19 – The genesis of Emily’s book, The Story Behind, based on her podcast 43:34 – Emily describes the overall experience writing a book 46:12 – What is something Emily has changed her mind about recently? 47:04 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Emily? 52:20 – Where listeners can follow Emily Full show notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/183★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mark Bologna was born and raised in New Orleans but had moved away by the time Hurricane Katrina hit. He and his wife decided to move back after the storm. Years later, Mark was searching for an idea to base a podcast on, and decided to create “Beyond Bourbon Street,” a view of the New Orleans he’s loved for years. Mark met with me, ironically on the anniversary of Katrina, to discuss his podcast. We talk about the effect of the hurricane on New Orleans, and how the community has grown from the disaster. We talk about Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and how it differs from people’s assumptions. We discuss capturing the different locations of New Orleans. Finally, we discuss capturing our loved ones’ memories on a microphone before it’s too late. Full show notes: http://pjnk.es/182★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Kevin Halbrook and Jaime Ryan heard their local bar, Egan’s was closing. They both realized that they did not want the stories people made there to be lost. They set up a table to record at, and opened the mic up for the bar regulars to tell their tales. I am so happy to welcome Kevin and Jaime to the show. We go over how Egan’s came into their lives, and what inspired them to record the bars stories. We discuss the equipment they bring, and how they chose which stories to share. Finally we discuss how the podcast affected their community, and their lives. 02:00 - what inspired the Duo to create the podcast? 09:15 - How Jaime found Egan’s 11:00 - How the pair went about recording in Egan’s 14:00 - How they chose which stories to publish 15:30 - The gear they bring to Egan’s 21:15 - How Jaime and Kevin met 23:30 - How Kevin and Jaime work well together 25:00 - The bargoers reactions to the podcast 26:30 - The other podcasts Kevin listens to 29:30 - The vast array of people interviewed at bars 33:00 - The new owner of Egan’s 42:30 - Kevin’s return to Egan’s Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/Kevin-Halbrook-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Amy Porterfield is a very successful entrepreneur and marketer. Although her early years were rough, she came out on top. Now, with her podcast “Online Marketing Made Easy,” she hopes to inspire the next generation. I am very excited to interview Amy. We discuss how Amy broke into podcasts, and the people she met since then. We talk about Amy’s success, and the arduous path to get there. Finally, we talk about how Amy has been inspired, and who she hopes to reach with her podcast. 03:00 Recording podcast with video 07:30 How Amy got into podcasting 10:00 People Amy has met through podcasting 14:00 Amy’s family 17:50 How Amy’s friends helped her through some big shifts in her career 20:00 Looking back at Amy’s success 22:00 Finding the right intentions 24:50 The mistakes Amy made 27:00 The amount of planning that goes into Amy’s episodes 30:00 Where did Amy’s passion originate? 32:00 Someone who inspired Amy 35:30 The reach and impact of Amy’s podcast 38:15 The value of Amy’s friendships 41:40 Amy’s Photoshoot 43:00 Talking about weight loss Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/Amy-Porterfield-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Despite having cerebral palsy, Win Charles has never let it stop her. In fact, it inspired her to become a co-host of the podcast “Our Fractured Minds.” The podcast seeks to help people struggling with mental health issues lead better lives. She also has her own podcast “Ask Win,” where she has in depth interviews with a variety of people. I am truly humbled to have Win as my guest. I ask her what inspired her to take the plunge into podcasting, and how her disability affected her. We talk about Win’s love for nature, especially rock climbing. Finally, I ask Win to offer some foresight into where the podcasting community will go in the future. Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/Win-Charles-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jules Hannaford is an interesting woman. For the past 18 years she has been living in Hong Kong, despite being a natural born Australian. She wrote a book titled “Fool Me Twice,” detailing her dangerous experiences in the online dating scene, and how others can avoid what happened to her. For nearly a year now, she has hosted the podcast “Hong Kong Confidential,” interviewing interesting Hong Kong denizens about the ins and outs of the city. I was lucky enough to interview Jules for this episode. She told me about the various podcasts that inspired her to create her podcast. She talks about how Chinese culture views mental health and sexuality, and how they’ve adopted a “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. Finally Jules shares with me how she finds her guests, and where she hopes she will wind up in the future. Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/Jules-Hannaford-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Craig Price was already a veteran of the podcast industry with his 7-year long Reality Check Podcast when he set out with his co-host Alan Cerny to create Matinee Heroes. Together, they explore the world of movies. An episode might include a discussion on a classic film, a review of a more recent one, or how they would recast certain movies. I am very excited to welcome Craig to my podcast. Over the course of the episode, we geek out about various movie facts. Craig also talks to me about how certain movies captured the upbringings of children from that era and how different childhood is today. We then discuss how to recast actors in classic movies and how that process works. Finally, we both discuss why we did or did not want co-hosts, and the experience of guesting on someone else’s podcast. 01:15 – How Harry met Craig 02:10 – The first podcast Craig listened to 05:00 – The movies that inspired Craig’s movie craze 08:40 – The origin story of Matinee Heroes 10:30 – The content of Matinee Heroes 15:00 – How movies can be a snapshot of childhood 20:00 – The importance of failure in childhood 24:00 – The Battle of the Network Stars 26:20 – The schedule of Matinee Heroes 27:45 – Craig’s favorite movie villain 30:00 – Craig’s experience as a panel host 32:00 – Craig’s previous podcast 35:00 – Recasting actors in classic movies 40:00 – Advice for people who want a co-host 44:00 – Guesting on other podcasts 46:45 – The Lost in Space reboot 48:00 – Personality vs. attitude 49:30 – Craig’s thoughts on Deadpool Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/Craig-Price-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We do not often have the opportunity to form friendships with those who have had a life as challenging and rewarding as Aviv Shahar. At a young age, a doctor diagnosed Aviv with a heart disease and told him to avoid strenuous activity. He responded to this diagnosis by winning Israel’s long-distance running championship at the age of 13. Later in his life, he became an air force pilot, and then started a very successful consulting business. In this episode, I speak with Aviv about his youth, and how winning that race changed him. We then talk about how we are currently experiencing a “Third Big Bang,” according to Aviv. Finally, we discuss how hosting a podcast has helped him not only with his consulting, but mentally as well. 02:30 Why did Aviv start his podcast? 05:20 The themes of Aviv’s show 07:30 The “third Big Bang” 14:00 Below-the-line conversations 17:30 The Fifth Dimension 20:00 The architecture of learning 22:20 Where did Aviv’s ideas originate? 25:00 Aviv’s heart condition, and how he overcame it 35:00 The three-legged journey into mastery 39:00 People Aviv considers mentors 43:00 How Aviv became a pilot 45:35 How his podcast has helped Aviv 55:15 How Aviv has expanded his mind recently Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/Aviv-Shahar-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Revision Path was started by designer Maurice Cherry to highlight the achievements of fellow black designers. Since then, both the podcast, and Cherry, have enjoyed accolades and attention from across the podcasting landscape and beyond. Harry welcomes Maurice to talk about what led to the podcasts creation, how Facebook reached out to him to help them hire more black designers, and about his time in a diversity-focused taskforce for the AIGA; a group dedicated to helping designers across the world. 02:00 - What drove Maurice to start his podcast? 08:20 - Designers that Maurice was fortunate enough to interview 12:30 - Sponsors who have approached Maurice 15:30 - Revision Paths’ relationship with Facebook 19:50 - Why Maurice wanted to focus on black designers for his podcast 27:00 - People Maurice has inspired 33:00 - Organizations Maurice is working with in the future 36:40 - Maurice and the AIGA 40:20 - Where Maurice found his love of design 48:40 - The person Maurice identifies as his mentor 50:30 - Places Maurice is volunteering, to give back to the community 55:40 - Misconceptions Maurice encounters on a daily basis Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/Maurice-Cherry-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Andy Wang is a very interesting person. He is a financial advisor, but also learned slack-keyed guitar from the legendary Raymond Kāne. His podcast Inspired Money seeks to help more people be wise with their wealth, but rather than just having business leaders or other financial advisors, he has a variety of guests from a wealth of industries, such as Zak Penn, screenwriter of Ready Player One. On this episode, Harry welcomes Andy to talk about Inspired Money, as well as Andy’s music career. First, Andy reveals how he learned slack-keyed guitar from Raymond Kāne. Then, they discuss how Andy’s family reacted to the podcast. Finally, Andy discusses how he has improved his podcast the more he has done it. 02:20 - How Andy prepared to have Zak Penn, the screenwriter of Ready Player One, on his podcast 06:00 - What opened the door for Andy to start his own podcast 08:40 - How Andy learned slack-keyed guitar from legend Raymond Kāne 19:00 - Why Andy chose the title of his podcast, and why making the world a better place is so important for him. 21:50 - The surprisingly varied guests Andy has had on his podcast 29:20 - The input Andy’s family had for the podcast 37:00 - What excites Andy about the future of his podcast, and how his music skills have given him many amazing opportunities 42:00 - How the podcast has changed the more episodes Andy has done 45:30 - Why Andy doesn’t view himself as an extrovert Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/Andy-Wang-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

As the world changes, it is very important for CEO’s to try new marketing strategies. When Barney Waters became CEO of sneaker company K-Swiss, he was tasked with remaking the brands image. Barney decided to shift away from marketing to aspiring athletes, and instead market to young entrepreneurs. One of the way he did this was by making the podcast “CEO’s wear sneakers,” a show where he would interview young entrepreneurs. On this episode, Harry talks to Barney about what inspired him to make the change of advertising, how the podcast affected his business, and the future Barney wants for his podcast. 01:15 How Harry met Barney at Complex con. 03:15 The story of Barney meeting Gary Reed, who helped Barney bring his company K-Swiss back into cultural relevance. 08:15 The reaction to Barney’s bold plan to market sneakers to entrepreneurs. 12:40 How Barney used the philosophy of Judo to improve his business. 15:00 The profound success of the marketing strategy of the new K-swiss line. 18:30 The makings of a truly great entrepreneur in today’s world. 20:00 How Barney found his way into the Sneaker business. 24:00 People who have taken notice of Barney’s bold new strategy. 28:00 How Barney’s Podcast has led his business forward. 30:00 The biggest surprises that came up in Barney’s podcast. 32:50 Barney’s dream guests for his podcast. 35:00 How barney feels he is understood by his coworkers. Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/Barney-Waters-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nicholas Goblirsch decided one day to make a podcast for one reason: to make friends in his town. Since then, he has grown into a seasoned podcaster who helps others develop their podcasts. On this episode, Harry talks to Nick about his show, The Dependent Independent Podcast, how Nick got the idea to do a podcast, and how the Podcast has changed his life. 00:59 - Different conferencing apps for podcasting. 03:00 - Nick at MAPCON. 07:20 - Advice Harry gave Nick. 09:50 - What inspired Nick to start podcasting? 17:35 - Why did Nick make rules for his podcast? 26:00 - Behind the scenes of the Dependent Independent podcast. 31:10 - How much the podcast has grown since episode 1. 35:00 - How has the podcast changed Nick? 39:20 - Who is Nicks podcast for? 42:30 - Nicks relationships with other podcasters. 47:10 - What has Nick changed his mind on recently? 48:20 - What do people get wrong about Nick? Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/Nicholas-Goblirsch-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

As businesses grow and evolve online, reaching out to new customers has become more and more important. No one knows this more than Rick Mulready, host of “The Art of Paid Trafficking,” a show about teaching small businesses to use online marketing strategies to improve sales. In this episode, Harry talks to Rick about Rick’s transition from the world of Hockey to online marketing, how to effectively use Facebook ads, and how his podcast changed Ricks business for the better. 00:50 - How Rick got into online marketing. 08:00 - Ricks memories of the dawn of the internet. 12:45 - What did Rick learn from the Hockey world? 17:45 - The rise of Facebook ads. 23:46 - Rick’s first Podcast. 27:30 - How the Podcast improved Ricks business. 31:50 - Tips on using Facebook ads. 35:00 - Connections Rick made in podcasting. 40:00 - Wrap up questions. Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/Rick-Mulready-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

William Hung made a huge splash in 2004 at his audition for American idol. Since then, he has turned his 15 minutes of fame into a successful career as a life coach, and Podcaster. His podcast, From Fear to Courage, seeks to help others overcome their fears in everyday life. In this episode, Harry talks to William about his life before and after American Idol, What inspired him to do podcasts, and advice for those seeking to make their own podcasts. 1:05 - The journey from American Idol to podcasting. 8:00 - Other jobs William has worked. 10:25 - Williams first experiences with podcasts. 11:35 - How the format of From Fear to Courage came to be. 13:30 - How other podcasters helped William improve. 17:25 - When did William decide to start becoming a life coach? 18:50 - What kind of people has William helped? 21:25 - What would William view as “done?” 22:20 - Advice for William . 25:00 - future podcast conferences. 27:00 - Williams advice for new podcasters. 30:00 - Wrap up questions. Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/William-Hung-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Denny is the host of Diz Runs Radio. At the time he started he already had a show. Both shows were going for about a month, and he then decided to stop his first show and stick to his running show,. He’s now recorded over 500 episodes, and routinely takes calls on his run from his FB group. It was a pleasure having him back on a 2nd time to share what he’s learned and talk about his new book: Be Ready on Race Day. 01:14 - The first time I had Denny on Podcast Junkies 02:04 - Seeing the progress of your work throughout the years 04:02 - Putting in the work each day to have success 05:34 - The first time we met face to face 06:27 - What was going through his mind when he decided he wanted to start his show 09:55 - The realities of monetizing a podcast 10:57 - Building a client base through his podcast 13:58 - How it takes time to see the results of your podcasting work 16:35 - If he thinks TV studios will start working more with podcasters 18:35 - How he’s grown as an interviewer over the past three years 22:58 - If it’s been a challenge getting his guests acclimated to the tech side of podcasting 25:39 - His most memorable guests/episodes 29:05 - What he’s done to try and get Peter Segel on his show 30:22 - His community and how he’s grown it over the years 36:30 - The book he’s working on 42:56 - Getting feedback on the work all content creators put out 45:23 - If he’s seen any change in my delivery and journey over the past four years 50:32 - Something he’s changed his mind about recently 55:34 - The one most misunderstood thing about him Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/denny-krahe-interview-2/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

After 10 plus years as a television news reporter, Erica Mandy decided to quit her job and pursue a career in podcasting. After discovering podcasts while commuting to work each day, she realized she wanted to listen to news that wasn’t so much in the style of NPR, but still gave her a good overview and left her feeling energized instead of depleted. With her journalism background and extensive television broadcasting experience, she took the skills she learned in the studio and applied them to podcasting. Now Erica is the host of her own show, The News Worthy, where in less than 10 minutes you can listen to the news in a fun and easily digestible way. (Sorry NPR) Her goal is to keep more people informed so that they can choose what impacts them the most and decide what topics they would like to dive deeper into. 04:57 - Where I met Erica 07:31 - Overcast app 08:38 - The first time she became aware what was happening in the podcasting world 09:44 - When she first got the idea to start a news podcast 11:55 - If she considers being a reporter entrepreneurial 14:19 - The feedback she received on leaving her job and starting a podcast 15:42 - How many iterations of her podcast music she went through 19:06 - The goal of Newsworthy 20:24 - How the different jobs she did as a news reporter helped her with podcasting 22:13 - Whether or not journalism students have reached out to her to intern 25:03 - The process she uses to sort and select which stories to report on 26:21 - One of the things she dislikes about TV news that she avoids on her show 28:09 - How she emphasizes reminding her audience on topics that have been previously covered to ensure they understand it 29:16 - The Net Neutrality spoof from Burger King 32:26 - If she thinks she will start offering coaching services in the future 34:14 - If she ever got attached to the subject matter she used to report on 36:40 - Bringing on experts from different perspectives and backgrounds 42:27 - The mentors who were important to her during her career in journalism 48:26 - The support she’s received from her parents 52:26 - Something she’s changed her mind about recently 52:56 - The most misunderstood thing about her Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/Erica-Mandy-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

When Travis Chappell decided to take a leap of faith and attend John Lee Dumas’s mastermind course where he spent a few days with him at his home in Puerto Rico, he underwent a mindset shift that changed the trajectory of his life and career. With the help of John and his mentor, Jeff Brown, Travis has gone on to to become a successful entrepreneur and podcaster. His podcast, Build Your Network, focuses on teaching people how to build and grow long lasting, invaluable relationships by hearing from successful professionals who share their tips and tricks on expanding your network and meeting the individuals who can help you succeed in your life. 04:18 - Travis sums up his podcasting experience in three words 04:38 - What the hardest part of podcasting has been for him 05:43 - How he connected with John Lee Dumas 11:28 - The mindset shift he had while doing John’s mastermind that led him to where he is today 15:13 - If he thought from the beginning that doing a show on networking would be the best fit for him 19:29 - If he feels he’s gotten better at interviewing 21:52 - How he ended up doing door to door sales 24:26 - Why he believes he was so successful at door to door sales 30:56 - The story of the first time he sold an alarm system 32:18 - Where he gets his work ethic from 38:47 - The problem he recently ran into with guests he booked for his show and how it turned out 41:26 - The five minute rule he tries to live by 45:00 - A relationship he’s had with a mentor that stands out to him 51:09 - Something he’s changed his mind about recently Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/Travis-Chappell-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Drew Ackerman wants to help you fall asleep. Think of him as the Sandman of podcasting except that instead of sprinkling sand in your eyes he’s sprinkling hour long stories in your earbuds with his slow, droning voice so you can get your much needed rest and relaxation. Drew describes his podcast, Sleep with Me, as a bedtime story podcast for grown ups and thanks to his hard work and dedication, he’s been helping insomniacs find the priceless sleep they’ve been craving. After discovering podcasts in 2005, he took the plunge and launched Sleep with Me in 2013, making him the last voice many people hear before they doze off for the night. With a head spinning amount of podcast downloads per month and the perfect sponsor to boot, Sleep with Me is evidence of just how impactful podcasting can be. 03:21 - The importance of podcast conferences for him 05:16 - What people believe he looks like when they hear his voice 06:48 - The first time he discovered podcasts 08:03 - When he first started dabbling with podcasting 09:16 - What he did to learn the craft of podcasting 10:20 - His aha moment when he decided to start his Sleep with Me podcast 13:22 - If he’s always had a creative streak 14:21 - The family dynamic growing up with five siblings 15:39 - Who he thinks is the most surprised at where he’s ended up in life 17:06 - When he realized his podcast was starting to get attention 21:37 - The importance of promoting your content 22:38 - When people outside of the podcasting space started taking notice of his show 26:05 - The nicest pieces of feedback he’s received so far 27:57 - When he started having conversations with sponsors 29:14 - If Casper mattresses (his show’s sponsor) are really comfortable 30:11 - How he landed Casper as a sponsor 31:55 - Other shows that have copied the Sleep with Me model 32:56 - Who he looks to for guidance 36:39 - My experience interviewing Lea Thau 38:15 - The podcasting heroes he’s had a chance to meet 40:12 - His experience at PodCon 41:43 - If podcasting has helped him become less introverted 44:24 - Connecting on a deeper level through podcasting/podcasts 47:25 - The insight he’s gained through Apple’s new podcasting stats 48:40 - The one most misunderstood thing about him 49:18 - Something he’s changed his mind about recently 52:43 - The story behind his Twitter handle Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/Drew-Ackerman-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

To the day it's been 4 years since I released Episode Zero. This episode was a look back at the impact the show has made in my life and a celebration of the lifetime friends I've made as a result. Enjoy my walk in the park! http://pjnk.es/165★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

For 11 years, Jordan Harbinger was host of The Art of Charm podcast where he interviewed notable A-list celebrities and influential personas such as Gary Vaynerchuk, Seth Godin, and Tim Ferriss. Now, as he begins to forge a new path with his new podcast, The Jordan Harbinger Show, Jordan is aiming to provide his listeners with an even richer, higher quality podcast experience than he’s ever given before. The goal of his show is for every episode to solve a problem or give the listener something they can apply right away. Jordan is masterful and extremely adroit at interviewing and his meticulous and methodical style of preparing for each guest is just one of the things you will learn from listening to this episode. Sit back and get ready to jot down all the gems Jordan is about to drop in your ears. 07:34 - Interviewing A-list celebrities 09:46 - How he takes control of his interviews 12:28 - His experience in radio and how it’s helped him with podcasting 14:00 - If he thinks about what his audience wants when he’s conducting his interviews 15:36 - Guest vetting and prep to avoid having a boring interview 17:32 - Why the amount of preparation and research is so important to him 20:52 - John Corcoran and what he taught Jordan 23:35 - Rebuilding his new show from the ground up 25:49 - Trust, feeling thankful, and his appreciation for the people who are helping him 29:00 - Getting back into the swing of things by having conversations on the mic 31:11 - If it was strategic to have attorneys as the first couple of guests on his show 31:45 - His interview with Bill Browder 33:52 - Using Scopolamine, a mind-controlling drug, to wage crimes in South America 34:51 - The important role his producer, Jason plays on the success of the show 37:18 - The Jordan Harbinger Show team 37:57 - The story of when he met Jason 39:33 - Why it was important to keep Feedback Friday on his show 42:15 - Jordan’s advice on interviewing and what he does to prepare 47:16 - The important role his family plays while he rebuilds his brand 50:46 - Something he's changed his mind about recently 52:17 - The one most misunderstood thing about him Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/jordan-harbinger-interview-2/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Suzy Buttress is host of The Casual Birder podcast and has a deep love and appreciation for all types of birds. Having recently launched her podcast in November 2017, Suzy set out to share the wonder and excitement of watching wild birds in their natural habitat by sharing her experiences about the birds she’s seen in the UK and other parts of the world with people just as passionate about bird watching. I was fascinated when I learned about Suzy’s podcast through a serendipitous Twitter thread I came across and reached out to her to invite her on the show. With her elegant and soothing English accent coupled with her passion for birds, Suzy is sure to delight even the most casual birder. 05:10 - How I found out about Suzy’s podcast 06:24 - When her interest in birdwatching started 08:27 - Why she calls herself a casual birder and why she started her podcast 11:03 - Birdwatching as a form of meditation 11:58 - Suzy explains the format, content, and style of her show 14:00 - The type of guests she’s had on the Casual Birder 16:43 - The generosity of the podcasting community 19:28 - Her favorite podcasts 20:35 - Helen Zaltzman’s Podcast Support group she’s a part of 24:17 - The meaning of bird calls and songs 28:38 - How anyone can learn the meaning of the sounds birds make 30:57 - How she is able to determine the type of bird by their sound 34:52 - Combining her husband’s love of photography with her love of bird watching 38:08 - Her husband joining her on the podcast to talk about their trip to Antarctica to penguin watch 40:29 - If penguins are classified as birds 44:51- Her Facebook group 46:37 - What inspired her to start her podcast 53:05 - What the most challenging thing has been for her as a podcaster 58:35 - How she would like to build and grow her podcast going forward 1:02:01 - Audio drama podcasts 1:03:54 - Something she’s changed her mind about recently 1:06:18 - The most misunderstood thing about her Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/suzy-buttress-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Joe Pardo is the host of The Business Podcast and co-creator of the Mid-Atlantic Podcast Conference or MAPCON which debuted in 2015. Super Joe, as he’s currently referred to, is also the author of four books, a speaker, and has a knack for designing nifty t-shirts people want to wear. He was turned on to event planning from a young age watching his grandfather put on vendor events in the 80’s and he later started to put together his own LAN parties for video gamers. After attending a conference in Florida and speaking with Lou Mongello and Jared Easley of Podcast Movement, he got the idea of starting his own podcasting conference for the entire Mid-Atlantic region. 07:26 - The idea behind my Podcast Junkies t-shirts 08:50 - Joe’s Mic Dropper shirt and creating shirts people want to wear 11:18 - His MAPCON shirts 14:01 - The origins of MAPCON 22:37 - His knack for being a very generous host 25:23 - What sets his conference apart from other podcast conferences 26:43 - The “Dating Game” panel they created with podcast coaches & new podcasters 28:13 - MAPCON’s, “Create a Podcast on the Fly” contest 29:04 - One of the things he had to learn to improve MAPCON 31:28 - Adding another day to MAPCON 2018 32:54 - What drew him to DJ’ing early on in his life 35:42 - When I first started DJ’ing 38:46 - Joe’s Adventurtorium album and how it led him to start podcasting 41:10 - His experience editing audio and how he got the idea for his podcast 46:01 - The different types of series he’s done on his show 47:29 - The new series he just launched 49:21 - A common theme he’s noticed in his conversations on The Dreamers podcast 51:57 - What drives him to keep writing books 54:47 - His new book, Sales Won’t Save Your Business 56:09 - Joe talks about the three other books he’s written 1:00:14 - Joe’s two pieces of advice for content creators 1:02:02 - Something he’s changed his mind about recently 1:04:31 - The one most misunderstood thing about him Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/Joe-Pardo-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Named one of the best podcasts of 2017 by The Atlantic, The Adventures of Memento Mori, by D.S. Moss, is about death and living a more meaningful and purposeful life. By exploring the science, mysticism, and culture around death, D.S. takes the big elephant in the room and puts it front and center so you’re forced to face this subject that is taboo to so many people. With topics that range from communicating with the dead, ego death and ayahuasca, to your digital afterlife, The Adventures of Memento Mori, will have you start looking at life and death in a whole new light. 06:12 - What The Adventures of Memento Mori is all about 07:43 - The story behind starting his podcast 10:55 - The process he took in formulating the show 12:28 - If his friends worried once they found out what his podcast was about 14:01 - Talking about the idea of dying in his first episode 14:46 - Advanced Directives and why it’s important that you have one 15:47 - Whether or not it was important for him to have a personal connection to the topics he set out to cover 17:48 - His experience in putting together the Psychedelic Ego Death/Ayahuasca episodes (#13 & #14) 19:58 - My practice of ayahuasca 21:16 - Being bothered by consumerism and waste post-ayahuasca 22:23 - Being named one of the best podcasts (#31) of 2017 by The Atlantic 26:16 - My interview with Andrew Mason and his product, Descript 28:00 - His workflow and overlaying his show on top of the Freakonomics formula 29:03 - If he’s been able to meet any of his podcast heroes as a result of his show 30:18 - Being surrounded by podcasters in New York City 32:14 - Podcast conferences and the benefits I find in attending them 35:39 - The shows he was listening to when he came up for the idea of his podcast 38:05 - A group of people who thought his show got too personal 41:05 - One of the reasons he did psychedelics and tried to transcend ego 41:52 - Where he was born and the different places he has lived 42:19 - Living in his favorite city - New York City 43:56 - The missteps he encountered when he started to promote his show 48:20 - Not feeling natural promoting his show in the social media space 51:04 - Something he’s changed his mind about 53:09 - The most misunderstood thing about him Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/D.S.-Moss-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

For over 10 years, Chel Hamilton has been a hypnotherapist. She decided to create her podcast, Meditation Minis, which focuses on helping people manage their stress and anxiety through guided meditations, after a friend of hers kept insisting she start a podcast on meditation. She committed to doing six episodes, but 6 million downloads later, Chel is only just beginning. With big plans to take Meditation Minis to the next level by incorporating Virtual Reality technology in the future and adding workshop weekends to her repertoire, it’s definitely safe to say that Chel got more than she bargained for when she set out on her journey of podcasting. 07:04 - Her biggest takeaway from Podcast Movement 2017 08:32 - The sessions she found interesting at Podcast Movement 09:10 - Chel explains the Sparks talks from Podcast Movement 10:47 - How she got the idea for Meditation Minis 13:04 - Why she found it surprising that her podcast has had such a positive effect on people 14:46 - Why she designed her show the way she did 17:26 - When she was first introduced to meditation 18:34 - Chel explains who Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (Osho) is 20:27 - How she became involved with hypnotherapy 23:20 - What steps she took to ensure she would have a successful business and podcast 27:06 - Why she didn’t end her podcast after her first year as she originally planned 27:49 - The idea of the concept Know, Like, and Trust 29:25 - Repurposing her content for people to purchase 31:18 - How she approaches recording longer meditation sessions 33:44 - Where she learned how to mix sound for her podcast 37:22 - Combining all her skill sets 37:48 - Her plans to create virtual reality immersive guided meditations 39:17 - Podcast Junkies in virtual reality? 41:13 - The therapeutic possibilities of using virtual reality technology 41:29 - Our experience with Float Tanks 44:04 - Growing up and moving away from Columbus, Ohio 45:38 - The person who is most surprised of where she has ended up 46:21 - Her relationship with sponsors 47:31 - If she thinks about different ways to grow her show 50:39 - Her three day Emotional Detox workshop 51:52 - The one most misunderstood thing about her 52:25 - Something she’s changed her mind about recently Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/checl-hamilton-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mary Nichols, a.k.a. DJ Fusion, is a seasoned radio DJ and podcaster. She hosts the internationally syndicated radio show and podcast, FuseBox Radio with her co-host and business partner, John (The Black Hawk), which focuses on bringing a diverse mix of independent and mainstream Black Music from all over the world along with relevant commentary, news, and guest interviews. Mary got her start in radio while she was a student at Rutgers University where she hosted her first radio spot that ran from midnight until two in the morning and where FuseBox radio was founded. Since then, she’s gone on to have a long and illustrious career spanning almost 20 years and started the media based entertainment company, FuseBox Media LLC that delves into the mediums of photography, DJ’ing and writing. 09:04 - Mary recounts the story of when she first stepped into a radio station 10:37 - When she first learned of podcasts 12:28 - The bird watchers podcast I discovered through Twitter 15:43 - Spotify’s growing number of podcast downloads 20:43 - The format of Mary’s show 24:44 - The founding of her media based entertainment company 27:48 - The fans of her show 29:22 - Our mutual love of DJ’ing 36:13 - The origin story of her moniker, DJ Fusion 42:06 - The first time she got the opportunity to inject her opinion on a matter as a DJ 45:24 - How she handles using copyrighted music on her show 50:59 - Where she sees her show going in the future 01:02:28 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 01:03:37 - The one most misunderstood thing about her Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/mary-nichols-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Karen Yankovich is a Social Media Marketing Consultant, speaker, and the host of the Good Girls Get Rich podcast. Although she’s new to podcasting, she’s taken her digital marketing experience and expertise in LinkedIn to launch a show aimed at entrepreneurs and small business owners who don’t understand how to use social media and online digital tools and help them to establish confident brands and elevate their income and businesses. Karen has had success showing companies how they can use LinkedIn to get new clients and she also sees the value of using it in the podcasting space. With her finger on the pulse in the social media and digital marketing world and a lucrative consulting practice, you can be sure that there’s something Karen can help you with to elevate your brand. 04:47 - The story of how Karen and I met 09:19 - Why she changed her mind on the importance of her production quality 12:13 - The challenge of producing videos and why she considered using YouTube 13:58 - Karen’s audience and why she started her podcast 17:25 - The time I forgot to edit out the UPS man who interrupted a podcast recording 18:17 - Karen recounts one of her podcast faux pas 19:13 - Using Zoom for podcast recordings 20:39 - How far in advance she plans her episodes 23:32 - Her days working in corporate America to working in digital marketing 26:02 - If she found it scary going out on her own 27:15 - Surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals 28:33 - Karen’s thoughts on being around like-minded people 29:45 - What a six figure salary means to an entrepreneur 31:09 - Masterminds and how they can help you grow 32:46 - My idea for a new segment I’m calling, Where Are They Now? 33:46 - Growing up in New Jersey 35:49 - How some people thought she was crazy for leaving her six figure part-time job 36:32 - Why others were asking her why she hadn’t left her job yet 39:01 - If she’s always had a creative streak 39:48 - Karen talks about one of the carnivals she planned 40:38 - Why she feels LinkedIn is so important for corporations and entrepreneurs 41:16 - The mentors that have been helpful to her in her career 45:00 - How LinkedIn can be useful to podcasters 50:58 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 51:38 - The one most misunderstood thing about her Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/karen-yankovich-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Charles Beckwith is the host of American Fashion and Fashion Is Your Business podcast He once ran an online fashion magazine, studied, then dropped out of filmmaking, interned on Dawson’s Creek, and has a network called Mouth Media Network. Phew! We cover all this and more on this fascinating chat. Enjoy! 00:09 - How Charles and I met 02:56 - When he recorded his first podcast 04:16 - How long he had been a filmmaker when he started his podcast 05:16 - The microphone he’s using for this podcast episode 06:01 - How he developed his relationship with Sennheiser 06:55 - Why he feels Sennheiser saw the value of partnering with him and his show 07:48 - Charles explains what fashion technology is 08:37 - Stella McCartney and vegan and environmentally friendly materials 10:58 - The excitement behind wearable tech 11:31 - A company that’s making custom shoes for $250 12:29 - The article he wrote on how the fashion industry could use blockchain tech 13:15 - Syndicated Media’s idea to replace iTunes as the hub of podcast RSS feeds with a blockchain 13:38 - What blockchain technology means 15:13 - Where his love of fashion comes from 15:43 - His most noticeable episodes 17:37 - Why he likes having a panel on his podcast 18:33 - How he’s grown as a host since the start of his show 19:47 - Why he has a love/hate relationship with the show Project Runway 20:15 - Charles explains how he starts every episode of American Fashion 21:30 - What he does with episodes where the conversations weren’t great 22:10 - His network, Mouth Media Network and his first show of the network 24:42 - The podcast player he and his team is developing 28:53 - Whether or not he’s worked on a mobile app before 29:22 - His love of technology, Kevin Kelly from Wired, and the 2600 magazine 30:29 - His piece of fiction in 2600 magazine and his involvement with their conference 31:57 - Mouth Media Network’s different podcasts 32:54 - If he’s ever put a network together before and what he’s learned from creating his network 34:52 - Where he thought he would be at this point in his life 37:01 - His approach to networking and making connections 37:53 - The Stone Soup story 40:55 - When he started to put his skills as a connector to use 42:44 - Something he’s changed his mind about recently 43:05 - The one most misunderstood thing about him 45:14 - What’s got him excited for the upcoming year 47:40 - The podcast conferences he plans on attending this year Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/charles-beckwith-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

If you’ve ever used Groupon to grab a discount at a local business then you can thank Andrew Mason for that. He’s the founder and former CEO and he has an appetite for creating cool and useful products like Groupon. Four years ago he took the idea of Groupon’s ability to use a phone’s GPS to provide discounts to its customers and applied it to location-based audio tours with a company called Detour. His latest venture, Descript, the world’s first audio processor, is geared towards anyone who works with audio and is in need of transcription services. With the ability to transcribe hours of audio in under five minutes, Descript is a tool that podcasters might want to take note of. But the real magic of Descript is its ability to edit audio by editing text. Magic! Listen in to find out what else Descript can do, it may just be the tool you’ve been waiting for. 05:32 - Andrew’s company, Detour, and its role in the podcasting space 07:11 - If he thought Detour would be as easily consumed as podcasts are 08:42 - The potential of taking snippets of Detour to use for a podcast 10:15 - What he’s learned from launching Detour 11:46 - How the idea of his transcription tool, Descript was born 14:43 - My first thoughts on Descript 15:39 - Descript’s ability to insert voices and delete words 17:56 - Andrew talks about how Descript can be integrated into your workflow 22:42 - Descript’s machine-learning capabilities 24:15 - Andrew describes who can benefit from using Descript 26:54 - Descript’s goal in the future 28:10 - Descript’s ability to conduct phonetic analysis of words 28:43 - If Descript’s technology is new or if it was already around 29:36 - What has him excited about the podcasting space 31:09 - His two favorite podcasts 32:12 - If the desire to create things has always been in his blood 33:41 - The person who showed him what hard work looks like 35:57 - What he’s learned from previous experiences in his career 39:12 - If a podcast is in Descript’s future 40:44 - Why he loves podcasts and The Daily podcast 42:32 - What he learned about empathy and judgment at Groupon 44:38 - The one most misunderstood thing about him Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/andrew-mason-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Cliff Ravenscraft has helped more than 35,000 people launch their podcasts and get their message out into the world for the past 10 years. Also known as the Podcast Answer Man, Cliff used to work as an insurance agent, but he left that career after 12 years to start his own successful business that today generates about a half million dollars every year. I am very thankful to Cliff because he was instrumental to the creation of Podcast Junkies so it is truly an honor to have him on the show. There are so many great things Cliff talks about and I can’t wait for you to hear it so go ahead and push that play button! Full show notes: http://pjnk.es/155★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

David Steele is the founder of the Steele Empire podcasting network that is home to A Quest for Magic and Steele, which he hosts and produces with his children, and Ark City, which takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where the listener tags along with the hero of the story as it unfolds on each episode. Always searching for new ways to feed his creative hunger and bond with his family, David decided to start A Quest for Magic and Steele which is based off of the popular role playing game Dungeons and Dragons. Complete with character voices and a Gamemaster, A Quest for Magic and Steele is played out live for its listeners to enjoy and enthrall themselves in this improvised fantasy world. Full show notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/david-steele-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Trules is the host of e-travels with e. trules. He's lived an incredibly interesting life and recently discovered the world of podcasting. He's an artist, “self-producer and self-initiator”, an amazing storyteller and has taught theater at USC for 31 years. He's been a performer for almost five decades as a modern dancer and a clown, of all things! Going into his last year of teaching he was offered a grant from the school for a project of his choosing and he chose a podcast. And we're lucky he did! Full show notes: http://pjnk.es/153★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode of Podcast Junkies, host Harry Duran interviews David Ridgen, an investigative journalist and filmmaker who creates the true crime podcast "Someone Knows Something" for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Ridgen discusses his approach to investigating cold cases, the emotional toll of working on unsolved crimes, and the differences between making documentaries and podcasts. The conversation offers insights into the production process of investigative podcasts and the importance of providing closure for families affected by unsolved crimes.5 Key Takeaways1. When interviewing subjects, focus on listening rather than jumping in. Let silences speak and only ask questions you genuinely want answered. This allows for more natural, revealing conversations.2. In investigative work, the process of looking into cases is often as important as the outcome. Involving family members and documenting their personal journey can be valuable even without a definitive resolution.3. For true crime podcasts, extensive preparation is crucial. This includes field recording, transcription, multiple rounds of writing and editing, legal vetting, and careful audio production. A single episode can involve over 100 pages of scripting.4. When approaching sensitive topics, make a quick connection with interview subjects to establish trust. Show empathy and understanding of nuance before asking tough questions.5. For podcasters tackling heavy subject matter, having a strong support system of family and friends is vital. Finding ways to involve loved ones in the work, while maintaining appropriate boundaries, can help manage the emotional toll.Timestamps05:50 - His true crime podcast, Someone Knows Something (SKS)08:41 - The difference between making a podcast and an investigative film09:56 - Why he doesn’t listen to podcasts or watch documentaries11:36 - The unfamiliarity of podcasts in Canada13:12 - Why he stepped away and felt hesitant returning to work on SKS16:30 - How he copes and decompresses from the heavy subject matter of SKS18:32 - His background with investigative journalism19:53 - How he approaches asking the tough questions21:49 - The beauty and effectiveness of silence23:13 - His interest in Michael Moore’s work and the people who have helped him in his career25:16 - How he goes about finding a case to investigate28:20 - The importance of the process of looking at the cases he investigates30:37 - The many families still seeking closure from unsolved crime cases31:56 - His team that helps him deliver SKS34:01 - The involved production process behind SKS36:09 - The music and source audio behind SKS38:03 - The lengthy scripts that are involved to produce SKS38:56 - The support of his friends and family in his work41:34 - The one most misunderstood thing about himPodcast Junkies Website: podcastjunkies.comPodcast Junkies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Podcastjunkies/Podcast Junkies Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastjunkiesjunkies/Podcast Junkies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcastjunkiesPodcast Junkies Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_junkiesPodcast Junkies LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcastjunkiesThe Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/Podcast Index, Value4Value & NewPodcastApps: https://podcastindex.org/🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCastDiscover the best podcast services in the world at The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/

Clay Groves is host of the Fish Nerds Fishing podcast, an ice fishing guide, and a grant writer based out of New Hampshire. Although he and co-founder Dave Kellum started the podcast in 2013, they first started Fish Nerds in 2011 as a writing project with the hope of publishing a book about catching and eating every fresh water fish in New Hampshire. Even though the book project never materialized, it did grow into the Fish Nerds Fishing podcast and with over 170 episodes under his belt, Clay has found a very specific and niche topic that has proven to catch his audience’s attention. 03:58 - The backstory behind the Fish Nerds and the Fish Nerds Fishing podcast 07:35 - MAPCON: Clay’s first experience with a podcasting conference 08:51 - Clay’s background in education and his opinion on conferences in the education space and how MAPCON compares to them 10:05 - What he thinks about the podcast community at MAPCON 11:25 - Road trip adventures with Podcast Junkies episode 136 guest, Amanda Doughty 12:05 - How he met Amanda and their collaborations 13:01 - Making friends through podcasting 13:33 - How using Patreon has greatly helped him with podcasting 17:48 - How to get the most out of a service like Patreon 22:33 - Advertising his ice fishing guide business on his podcast 22:51 - Some of the challenges of podcasting while ice fishing 24:28 - What people are mostly surprised about with ice fishing 26:07 - The sustainability behind ice fishing 27:09 - How thick the ice has to be for ice fishing, snowmobiles, trucks, and airplanes 29:51 - How he feels about getting paid for ice fishing and what he’s doing to grow his business 32:39 - Clay shares one of his most memorable fishing stories 37:34 - People’s natural tendency to help others who are in a bad situation 40:03 - How he got into teaching 41:56 - How he almost had a career in the music industry and when Nirvana stunk 44:51 - The How to Play Guitar with Clay podcast - good or bad idea? 46:18 - Why he likes trying new stuff and the different things he’s done 49:11 - His daughter’s acting endeavors 52:36 - Allowing your children the freedom to explore different interests 54:58 - What he’s changed his mind about recently 58:11 - The one most misunderstood thing about him 01:01:01 - Clay talks about the time he first heard about me and Podcast Junkies Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/clay-groves-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Pat Flynn is an entrepreneur, blogger, author, podcaster, and host of The Smart Passive Income podcast. Pat has been helping people build passive income-driven online businesses ever since 2008. 07:04 - Pat’s experience with speaking in front of large audiences 08:00 - His earliest memory of performing on a stage 09:26 - The role he plays in his kid’s future career paths 10:37 - What scares him the most as a parent 12:08 - His opinion on children using devices such as iPads 13:16 - His earliest recollection of a video game console 14:20 - His most obsessive moments with video games and his gamer handle 15:46 - His passion for technology 16:10 - The things you sometimes have to do for great vlog footage 17:34 - His recent foray into vlogging 19:39 - If there is something specific about the vlogging medium to be considerate of 21:15 - The importance of relinquishing control and having the right team around you 23:26 - Some mistakes he’s made and what you can learn from them 24:54 - Having Standard Operating Procedures in place for your team 25:47 - What Pat does to ensure he’s always challenging himself and his network of peers 27:16 - What he’s currently doing that’s scaring him and pushing him out of his comfort zone 29:44 - Selling his podcasting course on stage for the first time 34:09 - Handling when everyone wants a piece of Pat Flynn 35:50 - What he does to balance his work/life experience 39:24 - His relationship with friends from his past 41:38 - How he handles giving his time to his fan base at various events 43:42 - Raising the bar each time he performs 45:26 - What he learned about creating keynote speeches 46:28 - His most famous keynote speech and perfecting it each time he performs 48:47 - Why he spends the whole time at the events he attends 50:08 - If he ever reflects back on his career 51:05 - Why he didn’t dance at his prom and his favorite speaking technique revealed 52:36 - The first time he ever hit the dance floor 53:59 - His friend and mentor, Chris Ducker 55:31 - What he’s changed his mind about recently 58:46 - The most misunderstood thing about him 59:58 - His newest project, Build Your Own Brand Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/pat-flynn-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mark Ramsey is the host of Inside The Exorcist and Inside Psycho, podcasts that dive deep to tell the stories behind the making of legendary blockbuster movies. Mark’s podcasts are essentially a television series without pictures, audio graphic novels and biopics where the listener is immersed in sounds that help paint the picture and masterfully accompany the storytelling to create an unforgettable Orwellianesque audio experience. If you haven’t listened to Mark’s podcasts yet, I’ve included a brief sample of Inside The Exorcist at the end of this podcast that is sure to grasp you and make you hit that subscribe button. 04:22 - How he got connected with Hernan Lopez of Wondery 05:18 - Mark’s podcasting experience and his thoughts on the podcasting space 06:42 - His thoughts on Netflix and its myriad of choices 07:59 - When he first learned of podcasts and what he thought about the name 09:05 - It shouldn’t be so difficult to listen to a podcast 10:46 - Mark talks about how he came up with the Inside Psycho podcast series 14:20 - His response to people that say his podcasts are not accurate 16:36 - If non-fictional stories are more impactful than fictional stories 16:54 - Alfred Hitchcock and his über successful movie, Psycho 18:41 - The process of making art and what he hopes comes out of his shows 19:26 - HBO’s documentary on Steven Spielberg 21:12 - Replicating the success recipe of Silence of the Lambs on his shows 23:12 - His ever evolving storytelling skills and the importance of audio in storytelling 25:34 - Using silence as a color in storytelling 27:03 - Creating your own unique format instead of replicating other shows 29:44 - How the podcasting space has room for innovation 30:38 - What you can expect to hear on the first episode of Inside The Exorcist 31:39 - Where he feels his interest lies 32:45 - The problem with video and how the audio medium compares to it 36:41 - The people who have influenced Mark’s work 43:10 - What he’s changed his mind about recently Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/mark-ramsey-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Annett Bone is a dancer, entrepreneur, and the host of The DancePreneuring Studio podcast where she speaks with dancers, choreographers, artistic directors, studio owners, and others in the dance world so they can share their personal stories of the challenges they’ve encountered and the success they’ve experienced in this highly competitive arena. In this conversation, Annett opens up about her own personal struggles and confronting her self-doubt, how she became involved with dancing, why she started her podcast, and how its helped her grow and opened the door to so many opportunities. 03:14 - Where I met Annett 04:18 - Her experience with podcasting conferences 05:43 - The differences between business and podcasting conferences 07:47 - How she got started on her entrepreneurial journey 13:55 - Dealing with “Imposter Syndrome” 14:26 - Not letting self-doubt stop her from trying new things like starting a podcast 17:10 - When she became aware of tapping into her intuition 18:52 - The work she was involved with before starting her podcast 21:08 - How Annett got started with dancing 25:46 - Immersing yourself around talented people to elevate your own talent 28:04 - What drove her to start her podcast 30:10 - How one particular guest inspired and motivated her during a challenging time 32:32 - How she’s grown as a podcaster since starting her show 33:39 - Annett explains why she thinks she was so self-conscious early on in her life 36:21 - What attracted her about homeschooling 39:09 - The kind of feedback she’s received from her listeners 43:30 - Her experience and thoughts on public speaking 47:05 - An upcoming project she’s working on that’s still hush-hush 48:52 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 50:38 - How she tackles making decisions in her life 52:31 - The trepidation she felt before speaking at MAPCON 53:56 - What she learned about the podcasters she met and heard at MAPCON 55:09 - The one most misunderstood thing about her Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/annett-bone-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Scott Mulvaney is a self-professed adrenaline junkie. From fighting fires to jumping out of planes, mountain biking, rock climbing and more, Scott lives to live a Fired Up Epic Life. As the creator of the brand and podcast, Live the FUEL, he aims to inspire people to get out of their comfort zone and try new things in order to reach new goals in life. Scott is a high energy, motivational, and inspirational person as is evident in our conversation and by the end of this podcast you’ll be itching to get out of your comfort zone and push yourself to new heights. 04:37 - Scott’s two and half hour podcast episode and why he doesn’t edit 06:03 - The MAPCON conference and his experience with it 08:58 - Scott’s background and how his podcast has helped grow his brand 10:10 - The origins of his brand, Live the Fuel 13:44 - How I came up with the Podcast Junkies brand 15:54 - The story of he became involved with helping others 21:09 - Scott’s work ethic 25:46 - The new Point Break movie, adrenaline junkies and their need for more 28:02 - Getting out of your comfort zone and trying new things like fighting fires 31:24 - What made him decide that he wanted to fight fires 37:30 - What Scott tells people who want to explore beyond their comfort zone 40:10 - What Scott went through when he left the firefighting life 42:58 - Opening up about his struggles and challenges on his podcast 46:38 - Scott’s advice on what to do when you run out of things to talk about 49:36 - What he’s changed his mind about recently 51:47 - The number of skydiving jumps he’s made 52:27 - The story of my first jump 54:02 - The one most misunderstood thing about him Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/scott-mulvaney-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jim Collison is the host of the Home Gadget Geeks podcast where he helps people navigate through all of the consumer technology that is out there today. He is also the creator of the Average Guy Network, a channel the “average guy” can visit to get all the information they need to help inform and educate themselves with all the different facets of technology. Jim recently celebrated 10 years working at Gallup where he was instrumental in the development of a college and high school technical internship program in Omaha, Nebraska and in launching a podcast based around what Gallup is known for - their Strengths Finder Assessments. Gallup now has four podcasts which he helps produce and host. We talk all about it here. 06:10 - The best time to be a podcaster 07:25 - When listeners of your show provide you feedback 09:34 - Jim’s healthy Twitter community and his wildly popular weather tweets 12:07 - The challenges of responding to your community and how Jim manages it 15:26 - The first time he heard of podcasts and the first ones he was listening to 18:24 - His job at Gallup and how he was instrumental in implementing a podcast there 23:01 - How Jim sold the idea to Gallup to start a podcast 25:48 - The importance of having structure on your show 28:28 - Practice makes perfect 30:15 - How being a podcaster has prepared him to be an MC 33:22 - Jim explains the reason he started his network, Average Guy TV 35:48 - Whether or not he consolidates his RSS feeds and other tech questions 38:41 - The story of how he first met Dave Jackson 42:37 - How long Ask the Podcast Coach has been running and interesting moments 45:46 - What Gallup is known for 47:24 - The Gallup Strengths Finder Assessment and what it said about Jim 52:35 - His wife and children’s strengths 53:40 - The challenges of balancing his professional and personal life 57:25 - What he’s changed his mind about recently 59:49 - The one most misunderstood thing about him Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/jim-collison-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

After answering an ad from a radio producer in Houston, Texas that was looking for an idea for a radio show, Colleen Mullen received a phone call saying that she had been chosen as the lucky person to launch a podcast - in less than a month! With no prior broadcasting experience, she jumped in two feet first into the podcasting ring and created the Coaching Through Chaos podcast where she interviews authors and experts in the field of psychology to help them navigate through the chaos in their lives. Colleen is also the co-host of another podcast called Shrink to Shrink and she runs a private practice as a relationship therapist in San Diego, California where she specializes in high conflict couples. 05:21 - Colleen’s relationship with technology 05:52 - How she started podcasting 09:34 - Hurricanes, earthquakes, aftershocks, and tremors 14:03 - Fulfilling her commitment to launch Coaching Through Chaos 15:24 - The response she’s received on her podcast and the connections she’s made 17:07 - Her second podcast, Shrink to Shrink 18:09 - What she has gotten out of going to podcasting conferences 21:33 - Podcast Movement and being completely present in conversations 23:54 - Colleen shares an exciting story from Podcast Movement 26:41 - Building lasting connections and treating your guests like gold 28:29 - Using her podcast as a way to leverage and enhance her business 32:06 - If social media is bringing us closer together or further apart 34:12 - The younger generation’s erosion of social skills 35:15 - How constant communication through texting is bad for couples 36:58 - If experiences with clients and guests on her show merge with one another 38:26 - Using podcasts to establish yourself as a thought leader 40:33 - The creative way she brands her podcast in her waiting room 43:25 - Her time growing up in New York 46:20 - Reminiscing about old New York clubs and NYC living 49:36 - Visiting museums when she’s in big cities 50:06 - One of her memorable museum experiences 51:39 - Our experience with contemporary art installations 54:03 - Her story about the powerful ‘The Lost Boys’ painting by Kerry James Marshall 57:50 - The first time I saw Rembrandt’s Night Watch painting 58:59 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 01:01:08 - The one most misunderstood thing about her Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/colleen-mullen-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Richard Davies is a journalist with over 30 years experience covering breaking news in politics and business who has now turned to podcasting to find the solutions to the problems that weigh heavily on all of our minds. He co-hosts the How Do We Fix It podcast alongside his longtime friend and journalist, Jim Meigs. Their show looks to find better ways to talk about the issues and problems that all of us face by featuring innovative thinkers and discussing with them the solutions to these often complex situations 03:13 - His thoughts on Podcast Movement 04:49 - The differences between being an on-air news correspondent and a podcaster 05:53 - If his colleagues are curious about his podcasting journey and one thing he’s really learned from podcasting 07:08 - The habits he needed to unlearn from radio when he began to podcast 07:44 - What inspired him to take on podcasting 09:16 - The shows he was listening to that gave him inspiration 10:25 - The host of his show, Jim Meigs and their relationship 11:26 - Richard explains, Change My Mind, the first show he wanted to produce 13:06 - What he did to get guests on his show and what they discovered about attracting guests 14:06 - How he and Jim promise guests a lively interview 15:15 - If guests tell them that the interview was different than what their used to 15:49 - Who his dream guests are 16:38 - What Jim and Neil deGrasse Tyson have in common 17:25 - The feedback they’ve received that’s changed the direction of their show 19:08 - If he’s surprised by the personal nature of podcasting 19:53 - Richard proselytizing for podcasts and how he shows people where to find his 21:48 - The fall of the Berlin Wall: his favorite story he covered as a journalist 24:17 - Appreciating and covering historical moments in history such as 9/11 25:17 - His time living in Hastings, NY and Britain 25:59 - How spending time in the States and England has shaped his worldview 26:41 - When he first knew he wanted to become a journalist 28:16 - If watching journalists on TV was important to him growing up and emulating your idols 29:39 - Two of his favorite journalists 30:42 - Films he thinks have portrayed the news and journalism accurately 33:08 - What he thinks of HBO’s, The Newsroom 33:37 - Richard talks about his episode with Aaron Pilhofer, How Trust Can Save Journalism 37:19 - How he feels about some podcasts 38:36 - The idea behind the Fix It Shorts 40:58 - Where his motivation to continue podcasting comes from 42:09 - How Donald Trump’s election has changed our political landscape 43:41 - What he’s changed his mind about recently 46:04 - The one most misunderstood thing about him 46:37 - Richard asks me a few questions about his show Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/richard-davies-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

After Elle Martinez got engaged, she started to go over her and her soon to be husband’s finances and quickly realized that they were in two completely different places. Looking for guidance, she began reading personal finance blogs but couldn’t find anyone talking about how to merge and manage your finances once you got married so she started a blog called Couple Money and eventually, the Couple Money podcast. Through her blog and podcast, Elle has been helping families to achieve financial freedom by sharing her tips and life lessons for reducing debt, increasing income, and building net worth. She is the author of Jumpstart Your Marriage & Your Money and she has recorded over 200 episodes of Couple Money. 05:45 - Her upcoming talk about “personal finance being more personal” at FinCon 07:30 - How she got into podcasting 08:46 - What the impetus was for starting her blog, Couple Money 13:08 - Her listenership 13:54 - When listeners go back to binge on all your episodes 14:48 - How she would record episodes during her daughter’s nap time 15:43 - What “cash-flowing” means and how she learned to edit her podcast 18:26 - What she was hoping to get out of Podcast Movement 2017 20:52 - The memorable business cards she passed out at Podcast Movement 22:46 - The different types of guests she has on her show 25:09 - Her mentors and role models in the FinCon space 27:29 - Her most profound episode where she learned so much empathy 27:29 - Her most profound episode where she learned so much empathy 32:07 - If she’s ever had a guest on the show that said something their spouse wasn’t aware of 33:22 - The joy of keeping podcasts real 34:44 - Debt and depression 38:53 - How she’s grown and what she’s learned because of podcasting 40:49 - Her early interest in financing; bike stunts, and what she studied in school 43:08 - What her family thinks about her being a podcaster 46:09 - If she had any trepidation about entering the financial podcast arena 48:57 - If she thinks any of her kids will ever start podcasting 51:09 - Some podcasts we’re currently into 54:10 - Her thoughts on the Equifax data breach and something called, Chatbot 56:59 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 01:00:34 - The one most misunderstood thing about her 01:02:18 - Her idea for a game design podcast Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/elle-martinez-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Natalie Eckdahl is the host of the Biz Chix podcast, a business coach and strategist who also leads mastermind groups for women entrepreneurs. She was inspired to start her podcast in 2014 because the business podcasts she was listening to mainly spotlighted men and she wanted to listen from more women entrepreneurs who were balancing a business and a family just like she was. With nearly 300 episodes under her belt, Natalie has been able to provide a platform to women business owners and leaders whose voices are often underrepresented while also sharing her own knowledge and expertise to other female entrepreneurs who are looking to start and improve upon their own businesses. 07:27 - Her thoughts on waiting for the right time to come on the show 08:27 - Lessons she’s learned to improve her podcast and business 11:32 - The first time she received feedback on her podcast 14:44 - How she got started in podcasting 20:02 - Thinking through how you want to design your podcast 24:09 - Finding your own voice 28:27 - My new favorite business podcast, More Cheese Less Whiskers 30:21 - Using your podcast for your business 32:28 - Using her Facebook group to connect her community to her podcast 35:12 - When she has to explain to people what she does for a living 35:32 - Her growing community of listeners and connecting with them at Podcast Movement 37:52 - Celebrity status within the small online world 38:33 - The powerful connections podcasts are able to make on listeners 41:24 - If podcast listening will evolve from a solo in-ear experience to a more communal radio-type listening style 43:44 - Featuring her kids on her podcast and if they will have their own show one day 47:05 - If Generation Zers will take to podcasts 48:03 - The new trend of TV shows turning into podcasts 50:23 - The big support she received from her husband when she started her podcast 53:26 - Creating memories and leaving a legacy through your podcast 55:37 - Being vulnerable and sharing personal stories with your audience 58:04 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 01:03:38 - How you can involve your listeners to help your podcast downloads grow Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/natalie-eckdahl-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Meet Jay Connor, writer and one of the brilliant voices of the podcast, The Extraordinary Negroes, which he co-hosts with Alex Hardy. The Extraordinary Negroes tackles a wide range of issues and topics effecting the black community and aims to shed light and encourage dialogue on these important issues. Their podcast has been featured in the New York Times, was nominated for Best Society & Culture podcast from The People’s Choice Podcast Awards, was featured in Bitch Media and they were invited to SXSW to perform a live recording of their show. Quite extraordinary for a podcast that has only been out for just one year. I am thrilled that I had the opportunity to meet Jay and I’m just as excited to introduce him to all of you. 07:52 - How I met Jay 10:08 - If hip-hop and MCing should have an age limit 12:46 - Binging on hip hop documentaries 14:03 - When he first got interested in podcasting 15:32 - His two biggest influences for starting his podcast 16:03 - The event that led the way to his podcast blowing up 19:01 - The three things he thought of so his podcast could stand out from the crowd 19:24 - The meaning behind the name, The Extraordinary Negroes 21:27 - One of the things he’s looking to do in the future with his podcast 23:08 - Why he started The Extraordinary Negroes 25:27 - When he first got interested in writing 26:29 - Where he grew up 27:51 - Culture shock in the military and the biggest culture shock he ever experienced 28:52 - His time in the Air Force and why he chose to go to the military after high school 33:40 - War being such a traumatic experience 34:36 - Why he decided to turn down six figure salary job offers after the military 36:17 - His opinion of Edward Snowden 38:04 - How all his life experiences translate over to his podcast 39:47 - His desire to provide black women a platform to tell their stories and to encourage dialogue on dismantling patriarchy 42:05 - Empowering others to speak through his podcast 43:51 - The divisiveness the issue of transphobia is creating in the black community 46:27 - Transgender people in the military 48:02 - The responsibility that comes along with having a podcast 51:10 - Who in his family is surprised where he’s ended up in life 53:42 - What he liked about the format of the Combat Jack show 55:54 - The one most misunderstood thing about him 58:19 - What he’s changed his mind about recently 59:36 - His future plans for The Extraordinary Negroes Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/jay-connor-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Kwesi Hankins isn’t just a “Superfan” of Podcast Junkies, he’s a tremendous podcaster in his own right and the founder of Podwabbit, a collection of podcasts that cover such topics as sports, politics, tech news, and much more. You might say that Podwabbit affords its listeners an intimate look at all the different things that are going through Kwesi’s mind. With a podcast to suit every taste, the Podwabbit Network is sure to please even the most discerning of listeners. 04:33 - Where he’s from, where he’s been, and where he calls home now 07:19 - How he discovered Podcast Junkies 10:41 - “Inner-sation” - Kwesi’s first stab at podcasting 14:50 - The origins of Kwesi Wabbit and the Podwabbit Network 17:55 - His background in tech and Podwabbit’s most popular show 19:02 - Sports Chop Block and his other shows on the Podwabbit Network 22:39 - How much time he spends producing the shows on Podwabbit 24:34 - “Perfect is the enemy of done” - being OK with not being perfect 26:22 - Going remote with his portable podcasting gear 30:01 - Podcast Movement 32:43 - His search for the most affordable ear buds 33:44 - His passion for podcasting 36:11 - How he came up with the name for the Pajama Dialogues podcast 37:10 - Working from home 37:48 - My dog, Disco 38:35 - His full-time gig and his podcast, Intentional Grounding 42:46 - Stories from the ER and what he’s learned from those experiences 46:57 - Why his podcast network reminds me of the movie, Inside Out 47:53 - Why he didn’t want to have just one podcast and his idea for another show 50:08 - The Comfortably Numb podcast and his “buffet” of podcasts 52:54 - The Found Podcast and his thoughts on censorship in podcasting 56:10 - iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 58:16 - What he would like to do to attract more people to the podcasting medium 59:28 - The one most misunderstood thing about him 01:00:16 - What he’s changed his mind about recently 01:01:26 - The origin of his name, Kwesi Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/kwesi-hankins-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I’m happy to have Rob Greenlee, the Head of Podcast Content at Spreaker back on the show to talk about all things podcasting. Rob is a seasoned podcaster and veteran in the podcasting space. He hosts the Spreaker Live Show and is the co-host of the New Media Show along with Todd Cochrane where they’ve been talking about what’s happening in podcasting for the past five years. On today’s show, Rob shares with us what he sees happening in the world of podcasting and its future, the rise of podcasting events across the U.S. and abroad, the upcoming panels he’s moderating at this years Podcast Movement, and more superb insight about podcasting that you don’t want to miss. 05:06 - The struggle of keeping up with your favorite podcasts 07:18 - Why people lose interest in the podcasts they listen to 10:41 - His podcast, The New Media Show with Todd Cochrane 14:35 - The topics The New Media Show focuses on 17:27 - The problem with Soundcloud as a podcasting platform 20:20 - Podcast hosting companies and their commitment to podcasters 22:11 - What Spreaker thinks about the future of podcasting 24:51 - The rise of more and more podcast hosting platforms 28:34 - The live podcasting space 34:12 - The “explosion” of podcasting events in the U.S. 36:11 - Radio vs Podcast content 37:47 - Are music radio stations in trouble? 38:44 - Podcast Movement Conference 40:01 - The National Association of Broadcasters Conference courting podcasts 42:43 - The panels he’s moderating at Podcast Movement 2017 47:04 - The possibility of a universal format to export podcast episodes to other platforms 49:13 - The Dynamic Ad Insertion tutorial training he’s helping lead at Podcast Movement 50:16 - Are Dynamic Ad Insertions right for you and your podcast? 53:39 - The growing number of new podcasters at podcasting conferences Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/rob-greenlee-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nicole Abboud is the founder of Abboud Media and the Gen Why Lawyer podcast. A lawyer by trade, she soon came to the realization after practicing law for five years that it wasn’t the career she wanted for the rest of her life. So in 2015, after having conversations with young lawyers about their experiences practicing law, she decided to launch Gen Why Lawyer which eventually inspired her to stop practicing law and follow her passion of starting her own business - helping lawyers better brand themselves, millennial style. Nicole’s voice is helping inspire millennials and others not willing to settle for the status-quo to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. 03:16 - Where I first met Nicole 05:25 - Which podcast got her interested in starting her podcast, Gen Why Lawyer 06:20 - Her background as a lawyer and how she got the idea to start her podcast 07:36 - When she was first bit by the entrepreneurial bug 08:45 - Leaving her law career to build her own business 09:27 - How going out on her own has changed what she covers on Gen Why Lawyer 10:31 - Her listener base 11:20 - How her guests left practicing law and the types of businesses they’ve opened 13:13 - Why she thinks Gen Why Lawyer has received great exposure 16:39 - What her parents thought when she started podcasting 17:19 - Her family’s ethnicity/heritage 19:02 - The concerns her parents had when she stopped practicing law 20:26 - What it was about practicing law that burnt her out 21:51 - The 9 to 5 employee mindset vs the entrepreneur mindset 24:19 - Compassionate Management 27:25 - When she realized that Compassionate Management was something she should pay attention to 29:03 - Defining Compassionate Management 30:06 - Holacracy 31:22 - The organizations she was involved with in high school 32:40 - The new podcast, What Trump Can Teach Us About Constitutional Law 34:23 - How she’s grown as a podcast host 35:56 - The episode of Gen Why Lawyer that stands out to her 38:35 - How podcasting has changed the way she interacts with people in person 39:11 - Is she an introvert or extrovert? 39:40 - What makes her uncomfortable talking to people “in real life” 43:02 - The ideas she first had for starting her own business 47:24 - Who she would love to have on her podcast 49:45 - The one most misunderstood thing about her 52:42 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 55:47 - What has her excited about returning to her podcast Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/nicole-abboud-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★