Podcast Junkies - Storytelling Interviews & Conversations with Podcasters Podcasting Passionately

Claire Duffy has worked as a screenwriter for over a decade and has loved films ever since she was a child. Her passion in movies led her to attend drama school and study directing. Later in life she worked in theatre in London and then attended film school in Vancouver. Now she is pursuing a new form of expression - podcasting. Her podcast, Women of Hollywood Land explores women in films from the 1910 and 1920’s and Claire couldn’t be more perfect for this new role. I was fortuitous enough to find her via Twitter and I’m excited to share her story and what you can expect to hear on Women of Hollywood Land. 04:58 - The first time she considered screenwriting as a career path 06:51 - Looking back at her journey on becoming a screenwriter 08:45 - Her earliest movie memory 11:13 - How her fascination with films started 13:54 - The first screenplay she wrote while at film school and the start of her blog 15:35 - How she got the idea to start her podcast, Women of Hollywood Land 17:19 - Her passion for female dominated films and filmmakers 19:01 - Her “ready, set, go” approach with things 20:51 - Where she went for information to get her podcast up and running 24:21 - How her podcast is being received 29:06 - Where she grew up and where she’d like her ashes to be scattered 31:11 - The first podcast she ever heard 31:45 - The intimacy of podcasting 33:48 - The Sleep With Me Podcast and what she finds interesting about podcasting 35:21 - Lost Hollywood films 38:25 - What to expect down the road with Women of Hollywood Land 40:07 - Other early Hollywood podcasts and what makes hers different 42:02 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 43:35 - The one most misunderstood thing about her Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/claire-duffy-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Amanda Doughty is the creator of the Great Beer Adventure podcast and a craft beer connoisseur. She travels with beer (sometimes on planes) to help show people just how great it is and documenting her adventures through her podcast. The Great Beer Adventure Podcast is more than just a tasting show, it dives deep into the hows and whys of craft brewing while spotlighting the individuals responsible for contributing to this growing movement. 06:45 - Why she loves podcasting, craft beer and why she travels with beer 08:02 - Her plans to start a TV show about craft beer 10:35 - How her TV show would be different than other craft beer shows 15:30 - My artsy Vampire movie picks 17:23 - Stephen King fun fact and my love of his books 19:45 - Crossing state lines with alcohol and Maine’s role in Prohibition 23:38 - The reason she started the Great Beer Adventure podcast 24:25 - How to seal your cooler when flying 25:29 - Why it’s difficult to get a beer company to sponsor her podcast 29:13 - The advertisers that are the best match for her show 33:14 - Her podcast gear 35:27 - The two different types of events she attends to showcase her podcast 38:34 - The time I interviewed Danny Peña and the Gamertag Radio crew at CBS Studios 40:07 - The best ever Show Notes and how she uses social media to grow her platform 42:39 - Her thoughts on collaborating with other beer podcasts 47:45 - Edible six-pack beer rings 53:26 - Her first beer story 59:13 - What sets the Great Beer Adventure apart from other beer shows 01:02:28 - The one most misunderstood thing about her 01:04:51 - What she’s changed her mind about recently Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/amanda-doughty-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jay Soderberg, a.k.a. PodVader, emerged from the radio broadcasting world and is now fully immersed in podcasting. He’s been the Head of Content at BlogTalkRadio since 2014 and previously worked at ESPN for 16 years, spending his last eight years there as the lead producer for all their podcasts. He is the host and founder of the Next Fan Up podcast and a big champion for independent podcasters. As Jay puts it, he’s “fighting for the little guy” so they all have a seat at the table when podcasting becomes too big for the world to ignore. Fortunately, BlogTalkRadio helps him advance this narrative by helping podcasters get better at what they do, grow their audience, and monetize their shows. I’m happy Jay entered the podcasting arena and confident that the future of podcasting will be better off because of him. 07:01 - How he got the name, ‘PodVader’ 09:00 - How he’s seen podcasting explode and the corporate vs the independent podcast 10:33 - What got him into podcasting and who influenced him early on 13:53 - Eric Hutchinson’s theme song for the Fantasy Focus podcast 15:06 - The Coke Zero campaign 17:10 - How the audience driven Coke Zero ad got started 19:19 - Matthew Berry’s background and podcasting experience 22:42 - The “It” factor - what makes a great podcast 25:13 - His love of radio, the “Lego Tapes” and his desire to become a radio broadcaster 32:15 - Can radio and podcasting co-exist? 34:37 - Adam Curry’s Podcaster Pro audio device 39:49 - His time at ESPN and working for Andy Toh at Blog Talk Radio 41:38 - Andy Toh as the Bill Belichick of podcasting 44:30 - What does Blog Talk Radio do and how can it help podcasters? 52:58 - Host read ads on Blog Talk Radio 01:05:06 - The one most misunderstood thing about him 01:05:58 - What he’s changed his mind about recently Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/jay-soderberg-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dan Franks is one of three founders of Podcast Movement; a weekend gathering for anyone who is interested in or involved with podcasting that is chock full of speakers, panels, and breakout sessions from some of the most influential people in the industry. 2017 marks the fourth year of Podcast Movement and I spoke to Dan about how it got started, the challenges of planning for such a big event, and how he fell into the world of podcasting. 07:26 - The influx of podcasters who are no longer around 08:59 - Why some podcasts last and others don’t 10:58 - The first person who got him interested in podcasts 15:04 - When he knew he wanted to start his own podcast 17:02 - The approach he took when he interviewed John Lee Dumas on the Entrepreneur Showdown podcast 18:44 - What he learned from the Men Seeking Tomahawks podcast 20:41 - Understanding when it’s time to retire your podcast 24:23 - How Podcast Movement got started 27:19 - The Podcast Movement creators 30:00 - Launching Podcast Movement through Kickstarter and the lessons learned 33:58 - People’s misconceptions on the profitability of Podcast Movement 36:12 - How he started working for Midroll 38:16 - How it feels to be seen as a role model in the podcasting space 40:39 - Highlighting minority podcasters and other underrepresented groups 42:34 - The speaker submission process at Podcast Movement 44:10 - New apps appearing at Podcast Movement to help monetize your podcast 46:12 - The challenges of planning for an event like Podcast Movement 49:33 - Who in his family is surprised about the life he’s made around podcasting 50:38 - His biggest supporters 53:10 - How he manages the people wanting to be a part of his inner circle 54:20 - The one most misunderstood thing about him 55:02 - What he’s changed his mind about recently 55:49 - His attraction to event planning and live events 57:30 - Balancing the big name podcasters with the independent creators 59:48 - Working with the agents for the speakers at Podcast Movement Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/dan-franks-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ilana Levine is a seasoned actress from New Jersey who got her start on Broadway and later made it to the “silver screen” where she has appeared in such films as Failure to Launch, Confessions of a Shopaholic, and Friends with Kids. She is also a director and newly minted podcaster where she interviews fellow actors on her hit podcast, Little Known Facts. Although she’s new to podcasting, Ilana's gift for making her guests feel safe and at ease is proof that she belongs in this arena. And because she approaches this newest endeavor with the same passion, commitment, and dedication that made her such a successful actress, it’s no wonder why Little Known Facts has been so well received. 09:06 - Why Ilana started her podcast, Little Known Facts, and the person behind the idea 13:51 - Where her skill for great conversation comes from 18:14 - Her interview with Octavia Spencer 20:59 - How she feels about people wanting to talk to her about podcasting instead of acting and the two criteria to be on her show 23:43 - Why she decided to transition away from theatre and Broadway 25:19 - Unexpected opportunities and connections arising from podcasting 28:46 - Jumping headfirst into the podcasting landscape and what she wants to offer with Little Known Facts 32:42 - Her Blue Apron sponsorship and Sweet and Sour Salmon with Bok Choy and Ginger Fried Rice recipe overload 37:56 - The story of when she knew she wanted to become an actress 40:26 - The person who inspired her to pursue an acting career 42:31 - The one most misunderstood thing about her 44:17 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 46:11 - Using her podcast as a platform to talk about important causes and organizations 49:58 - Her first Broadway play with Alan Alda and the incredible lesson she learned from him Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/ilana-levine-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Niel Guilarte has had a love affair with movies for as long as he can remember and now he makes them for a living. As founder of his production company, Wildstyle Media Group, his podcast, All Things Post, and as a documentary film maker, Niel is the quintessential entrepreneur juggling multiple projects and tasks all at once and delivering quality content through various forms of media. Tune in to find out how he got started in film, how shooting homicide video for the police department helped hone his craft, how being a self-taught content creator didn’t stop him from going after his dreams and his previous life as a DJ and his love of freestyle music and vinyl records. 05:20 - The Messengers: A Podcast Documentary and The Messengers Podcast 06:57 - How Niel got involved with The Messengers film 08:19 - Niel’s background 15:48 - His most important film project 19:15 - Our love of freestyle music, turntables, and vinyl records 23:59 - How I used to schlep my DJ equipment around back in the day 26:05 - Legends of Freestyle Podcast idea 27:52 - Freestyle music - an audio history 30:49 - Shooting homicide video for the Orlando Police Department and how it helped improve his craft 37:16 - “Doing” in order to achieve your goals 38:58 - Niel’s big year 41:07 - Attracting the right people to detract “the haters” 45:14 - Where his positive outlook comes from 47:34 - Niel’s advice to the PJ tribe 49:22 - “Leveling up” and mentoring others 52:16 - The mentors who’ve helped shape his future 54:15 - All Things Post Podcast 55:29 - How he’s landing the big guests for his podcast 01:00:44 - The one most misunderstood thing about him 01:01:26 - What he’s changed his mind about recently 01:02:42 - What his family means to him Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/niel-guilarte-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Krisztina ‘Z’ Holly is the host of The Art of Manufacturing Podcast where she interviews the entrepreneurs, founders, and CEO’s that are pushing the boundaries of the manufacturing world in Los Angeles and is the founder of Make it in LA. Before she started podcasting she studied Engineering at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA and she created the first ever TEDx Talks while working at the University of Southern California (TEDxUSC) where she curated and hosted the talks for four years. 08:26 - Why she became interested in podcasting 11:39 - Where her high standards come from 14:34 - The story behind creating the first ever TEDx Talks 18:36 - What she learned about pitching ideas from putting TEDx together 21:19 - The decision making process 26:22 - Her, “I Have an Idea” folder 27:38 - Her dad and the invention he’s been working on 33:12 - Her experience of attending MIT as a woman 41:48 - The kind of guests she likes having on her podcast 44:58 - What she thinks make a really good interview 47:04 - How I select my Podcast Junkies guests 49:30 - My Venn Diagram 53:17 - Her most challenging interviews 54:30 - Her conversation with Dov Charney 59:13 - The type of guests she gets excited about having on her show 1:01:49 - That time she did an interview with a convicted murderer 1:06:07 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 1:07:00 - The one most misunderstood thing about her Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/z-holly-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Lee Silverstein is a survivor of childhood cancer and was later diagnosed with Stage 2 cancer in 2011 after undergoing a routine colonoscopy. When he attended a podcasters meet-up in 2014 he was inspired to start his own podcast, the Colon Cancer Podcast, where he provides people the hope and support they need when they are told they have cancer. By providing cancer survivors and caretakers a platform to share their stories, Lee is a constant inspiration for the many people who have been affected by colon cancer. 06:57 - The Messengers: A Podcast Documentary 08:55 - How he felt about seeing himself on the “big screen” 09:34 - His colon cancer diagnosis 11:17 - How his idea for the Colon Cancer Podcast started 15:12 - How his community of supporters has helped provide the fuel for his podcast 16:55 - The first time he realized his podcast was making an impact on people’s lives 21:36 - A.G.E. and how spending time at the gym has helped him deal with his cancer 23:07 - How having a positive attitude has helped him battle cancer 27:16 - The factors that impacted his self-confidence growing up 28:46 - My older sister who passed away from leukemia 30:01 - What he remembers about having cancer as a child 31:00 - His fondest TV show memory 32:07 - The story of his connection with Greg Trout 34:44 - Determining who he wants on the podcast and finding topics for the show 36:38 - How having his podcast has helped him expand his own knowledge of cancer 38:23 - Podcasting as a cancer patient 42:46 - How he landed his first sponsor 45:17 - How his confidence has grown as a podcaster 47:49 - The events and communities of Chris Krimitsos 53:03 - His next podcast goals 55:48 - The tutelage of Glen the Geek 57:01 - What he’s changed his mind about recently 59:15 - The one most misunderstood thing about him Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/lee-silverstein-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

To celebrate my three year anniversary of Podcast Junkies, I had the pleasure of speaking with podcasting veteran, Gary Leland. Although Gary is a well-known Hall of Fame podcaster, there is so much more to him that makes him tick. I was so honored that Gary shared so many incredible stories from his life that he hasn’t shared before so we could all get to know him better. I love bringing you these great conversations and I want to thank you for listening, for continuing to listen and I’m humbled to have you as part of the Podcast Junkies family. 03:44 - His online stores and businesses 09:18 - His view on inventions and ideas 10:59 - His mini-blinds and wallpaper business 19:09 - Innovations in wallpaper 21:18 - Why the wallpaper business fell from grace, what took its place, and its resurgence 25:13 - What it’s like working with his wife, Kathy 29:58 - What attracted him to Kathy 30:56 - What has changed about him over time 33:04 - When he realized Facebook was going to be a tool for business 33:37 - Pinball machines 35:18 - What he misses doing 36:27 - His two fondest surfing memories 48:35 - His childhood and growing up with guns 54:04 - How policing has changed and his run-ins with the law 01:07:03 - His very first business and the first time he got screwed in business 01:10:13 - Beating chess phenom Bobby Fischer 01:14:08 - Sneaking into sporting events Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/3ybonus-gary-leland-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

As a former teacher for 10 years, Adam Lewis Walker decided to break away from the traditional classroom setting and life as a career professor in order to teach people more about success rather than academics. With an extensive background in teaching and a lot of hard work, Adam is now a best selling author and keynote speaker, a mentor and coach for entrepreneurs, and founder of the Awaken Your Alpha podcast. 09:17 - People who love to complain and how to avoid becoming one 12:11 - Where he was when he ad the idea for the Awaken Your Alpha podcast 16:04 - The most surprising thing he discovered when he started podcasting 19:36 - Being a teacher in South London 22:32 - What motivated him to become a teacher 24:33 - Sports and the struggles of being an athlete in England 28:02 - His Olympic pole vaulting aspirations 28:58 - His first entrepreneurial adventure 31:24 - His first real business 34:41 - The biggest take-away from his first business 43:40 - The mentor who shaped who he his today 50:50 - How valuable and helpful a coach can be 53:42 - Our future business and Shark Tank pitch 56:13 - His view on bullying and addressing the topic with his kids 01:01:58 - What he’s changed his mind about recently Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/adam-lewis-walker-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In just two short years, Ramona Rice has gone from someone who didn’t even know what a podcast was to birthing three different podcasts, changing careers and working for Podcast Websites, and most recently starting a podcast with her mother. Ramona is loved and adored in the podcasting community and after listening to my conversation with her I think you’ll know why. 04:29 - Her Super Powers 07:00 - How she discovered podcasting 07:44 - How the Sports Gal Pal podcast came to existence 10:15 - What she learned from starting the Sports Gal Pal podcast 12:55 - How and why she got into sports 13:12 - Who she originally wanted to target with the Sports Gal Pal podcast 14:17 - One of the most famous people she had on her podcast 15:10 - Reaching out to potential guests via Twitter 16:35 - The reason she thinks she was able to land big guests on her show 20:43 - What she got out of the 2015 NMX conference 27:49 - We Should Not Be Friends podcast and what made her a better podcaster/interviewer 34:47 - Her next podcast project, Spapreneur 35:53 - Podcasting with her mother 40:19 - The Messengers - A Podcast Documentary 41:45 - Why she stopped the Sports Gal Pal podcast 42:54 - What she feels is missing in the podcast industry 44:24 - What she’s learning from improv comedy and how it’s helping her 46:00 - Why she thinks she talks so fast 48:03 - Her first recollection of demanding attention 55:02 - Her kids watching her podcast 59:41 - The one most misunderstood thing about her 01:01:03 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 01:04:11 - Her advice to new podcasters Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/ramona-rice-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tina Conroy is the host of The Intuitive Woman Podcast and what is known as an Intuitive - a person who taps into their guides to get a message. She helps other women develop their innate power of intuition and she is also a devout practitioner of Reiki, Energy Healing and a yoga teacher. We dive into where I met her, the story of the first time she tapped into her intuitive side and how she turned her intuition into her life’s work. 05:37 - When she first got the idea to start her own podcast 09:40 - Our back pains 13:24 - The importance of listening to your body 14:10 - What an Intuitive is 14:54 - The first time she tapped into her intuitive side 20:13 - Oracle cards and the story of The Oracle 22:20 - How her intuition paved the path to her life’s journey 27:06 - Her challenges as an entrepreneur 27:52 - Abundance/Scarcity mindset 30:50 - The spiritual community in Long Island, NY 32:08 - How her friends and family have reacted to her spiritual path and career 35:22 - Lessons she’s learned from podcasting 38:31 - The, “Are you making money podcasting” question everyone asks 39:04 - The corporate environment vs the entrepreneurial circles 41:48 - Feeling comfortable with your spirituality 44:15 - The Balloon Effect 46:58 - What’s misunderstood about her 47:51 - The funny and silly side of her 48:57 - What she’s most proud of accomplishing Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/tina-conroy-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Since practically the age of two, Tina Dietz has always felt comfortable with a microphone in her hands and that easiness and her background as a therapist has since led her to become a very regarded interviewer, coach, consultant, and podcaster. She is the founder of Start Something Creative Business Solutions where she helps people launch businesses, podcasts and audio books. We cover a lot of great topics that is sure to enlighten even the most seasoned podcasters and entrepreneurs. 05:33 - Why she loves going to podcasting conferences 06:04 - The Messengers - A Podcast Documentary and how she is involved 10:51 - Podcasts and podcasting as a means of therapy 12:51 - What the impetus for starting her podcast was 16:01 - Her early childhood recordings 16:32 - What she did the first time someone handed her a microphone 17:41 - How she became so comfortable behind a microphone 18:15 - Performance Anxiety 19:35 - How to use your complaints and upsets to quickly and creatively solve issues 25:57 - Who she was grateful for and surprised to have on her podcast 29:20 - The price one pays for being famous 29:54 - Realizing there is an audience who wants to hear great conversations 32:11 - How she helps her clients face their fears of starting a new business venture 36:42 - Best practices you can implement to find success 38:05 - Business plans 39:38 - The Nayada Institute of Massage and a new massage modality 42:22 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 44:39 - The one most misunderstood thing about her 45:18 - The books she’s reading/listening to now 46:26 - Her vision of 10,000 thriving businesses Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/tina-dietz-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Engel Jones is the host of the 12 Minute Convos where he has had more than 1000 conversations with incredible people in a span of three months. He’s passionate about podcasting and speaking to people about their potential. Our conversation is a beautiful dance that crescendos into a deep philosophical examination of The Ego, recognizing abundance, and the importance of giving without expecting anything in return. You’re going to want to listen to this one through your favorite headphones or earbuds. 03:51 - “The Record.” 06:04 - The concept behind the 12 Minute Convos. 08:54 - The intimacy of podcasting. 11:05 - Who he learned to ask the right questions from 12:30 - When Engel Met Harry. 15:39 - One of the challenges podcasters face. 17:21 - The food in Trinidad. 19:19 - Angel vs Engel. 21:08 - The importance of getting the pronunciation of your guest’s name correct. 23:09 - When his interest in self-discovery began. 26:09 - Where Harry gets his energy for a conversation from. 29:54 - Connecting with others through his guitar playing. 31:48 - The importance of having a story. 34:53 - Who he learned how to put people at ease from. 36:16 - What inspires him to speak to people about their potential? 37:17 - Abundance. 38:01 - Giving. 39:33 - The Ego. 43:13 - What does it take to push his buttons? 44:42 - What’s the most misunderstood thing about himself? 47:00 - Who has been the most surprised by who he’s become as a person? 50:14 - What has he changed his mind about recently? 50:31 - The appeal of Walmart and what he’s always wanted to learn to do. 53:36 - The word, ‘manly’ and the negative connotations and stigmas words can have. 55:29 - Brining into alignment the masculine and the feminine. Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/engel-jones-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode I talk with the husband and wife duo behind Planted in Miami, a podcast about conscious living in the Magic City. We do a deep dive into their inspirations, why they transitioned to a plant-based diet and how podcasting made them take the leap to quit their 9-5 jobs. There are lots of laughs but also great insight into the entrepreneurial life and all it entails. 04:27 - How they learned to start podcasting 07:05 - Who influenced their podcast 08:56 - Podcast format (husband and wife) 09:33 - Planted in Miami origin 15:25 - What prompted their move to a plant-based diet 22:01 - Harry’s reason for turning vegetarian 24:56 - Jeanette’s audition on American Idol 28:49 - How they met 29:32 - Why they left their 9 to 5 jobs 33:29 - Their new business venture 34:47 - Alex’s advice for wannabe entrepreneurs 35:11 - The two things they spend their money on 38:50 - Katie Krimitsos Podfest presentation 39:40 - The importance of intellectual property 44:31 - Why having a support group is important 46:15 - How accountability calls can help entrepreneurs 49:16 - Structuring your work day 01:02:27 - Getting comfortable with your voice 01:04:07 - What has Alex changed his mind about recently? 01:05:03 - What is the most misunderstood thing about Jeanette? 01:07:07 - The influence of Latino culture 01:08:34 - Alex’s opinion on Kenny G Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/jeanette-and-alex-ruiz-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week’s episode is an engaging discussion the host of The Podcast Engineering School. Originally from New Jersey, he now calls Colorado Springs home. Naturally the conversation starts off techy, and we understand how Chris got his engineering start. It’s a testament to his varied interests that end up on the subject of meditation! 03:00 - The value of the Podfest conference 04:45 - How Harry ended up at Podfest 06:00 - Chris’ experience with a podcast studio 08:00 - What Chris found in Alaska 10:30 - The struggles of keeping up with technology 12:10 - The beauty of a mobile existence 14:00 - The day the internet broke! 15:50 - The genesis of Chris interest in technology 17:30 - Why was there a need to bring engineering skills to podcasting? 23:00 - Recommended settings for an episode MP3? 27:00 - The challenges with Harry’s new podcasting course 29:00 - Partnering with companies doing interesting things in this space 32:00 - Daniel J. Lewis’ Podcasters Society Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/chris-curran-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

As host of Marketing to Crush Your Competitors, Fabienne has demonstrated the power of consistency, with over 250 episodes published to-date. Coming from a competitive background she understands the importance of striving to do your best but always in an ethical way. She understands clearly that podcasters need to remember that they are the owners of their show, and should always be directing the conversation. 02:45 - Quick chat with Soren Pederson, Product Specialist at Shure 07:07 - Thoughts on theming days 08:40 - Importance of a partner to hold you accountable 12:45 - Individuality with a business partner 15:10 - How Fabienne met Vernon Ross 16:25 - The genesis of the podcast 17:15 - The importance of leveraging influencers 20:00 - Return guests are Hall of Famers 22:00 - Fabienne’s competitive nature 27:00 - Don’t forget the listener 30:00 - Why your marketing always needs to be a part of your personality 31:00 - Why Andrew Warner inspires Fabienne 33:40 - Something Fabienne’s changed her mind about recently 34:10 - What is the one most misunderstood thing about Fabienne Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/fabienne-raphael-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Keith Tomasek is the host of The Inadequate Life and a professor at. He’s a great guy and super fan of the show, having worn the Podcast Junkies t-shirt on Day 1 of his podcasting class. He’s also a masterful interviewer and gives us some great insights in to how make your guest shine! He shares the challenges of living with Crohn’s Disease. A really insightful gem for podcasters. 11:15 - Keith’s family history and their t-shirt biz experience 13:20 - How did Keith’s podcasting class go? 16:00 - My experience teaching a class at General Assembly 19:30 - Podcasters’ obsession with landing a sponsor 24:00 - How best to position yourself to a sponsor 27:35 - Origins of The Inadequate Life podcast 29:35 - Tips on getting the most out of your show’s name and author field 32:10 - What drove Keith to start a podcast, and his connection to Marc Maron 35:00 - How the podcast grew a relationship with Chilina Kennedy 37:50 - Keith’s performing background 45:10 - How has Keith improved as a host? 47:00 - The challenges of consistency 53:00 - The moment when Keith got a bit emotional 56:10 - A story from his father that really resonated with Keith 01:01:05 - What is the most misunderstood thing about Keith Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/keith-tomasek-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Richard and Shawn are the comedic hosts of The Language of Bromance, a podcast where they laugh about things they go through, stories in the news and even getting serious discussing issues like net neutrality. Every so often their friendship turns to a bitter reality with their nerdiest creation, the draft episodes, an original take on a “Best Of” or a “Top 10” list. In this episode, you will discover the nature of why they started the podcast, why they’re continuing and how it’s actually helped them forge a fantastic friendship. 09:03 - How did Shawn & Richard come up with the name of his podcast? 10:40 - Inspired by Kevin Smith of SMODCAST to do a podcast --which turned out to be a great way to catch up with your best friend 14:40 - “Audio voyeurism” at its finest 17:45 - From horror movies to D&D to podcasting: the origin of their friendship 24:20 - How their friendships have changed over the years 27:45 - Making it a priority of pruning friendships - only if you think it’s worth it 32:00 - Importance of family support along the podcasting journey 35:11 - The guys recount the response they received while explaining the concept of their show at Podcast Movement. 38:38 - Being lovingly referred to as “The Bromance Guys” 41:50 - Inspiring others to go and share your unique story 46:25 - What has the feedback been like of the show? 50:35 - Have they come across anything in the course of the episodes that they didn’t know about one another? 51:12 - What does the future of the show look like? 56:20 - What has Richard changed his mind about recently? 58:00 - What is the one misunderstood thing about Shawn? 59:19 - What has recently gotten the both of them excited about? Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/shawn-and-richard-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Gary Jenkins is the host of the true crime podcast, Gangland Wire, which recounts his stories of true organized crime true as a Kansas City Police Detective. With twenty-five years on the police force, Gary has a lot of stories to tell! His enthusiasm for learning new technologies and passion for actively participating on these platforms enable him to genuinely connect with his listeners. Gary and I dive into some stories on the police force and we discuss the origins of the podcast. 08:35 – The podcast’s focus on the west side mafia and serial killers. 11:40 – How did Gary come up with the name of his podcast? 13:25 – The AHA moment when Gary realized through podcasting he could share his crime stories in an innovative way. 17:25 – His co-host, Aaron, is an interesting guy! 21:30 – A checkered past living in Kansas City didn’t stop Gary from getting a job as a cop. 24:45 – Bringing together your neighbors, thanks to crime and Facebook. 29:20 – An incident made Gary realize he didn’t have the police “edge” anymore, 35:00 – Gary is proud of his documentary film. 40:15 – Channeling Jerry Lewis with a fundraiser episode. 43:25 – Gary clears up the myth -- does an undercover police officer have to admit they are a cop if asked? 44:00 – Other countries are fascinated with the glorification of organized crime. 46:30 – Harry and Gary share sound advice for fellow podcasters. 49:00 – What is the one most misunderstood thing about Gary? 50:00 – How the Buddhist practice has helped Gary control his negative thoughts. 52:00 – What has changed Gary’s mind recently? Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/gary-jenkins-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mike Murphy is a one man band and the host of Mike Murphy Unplugged. He is a podcast helper, tutorial maker, and each of his podcast episodes follows a very specific theme or topic. Mike has been podcasting consistently for the last three years, but who is the man behind the mic? Find out on this week’s show! 03:15 - Why did Mike decide to podcast about podcasts? 04:55 - Mike talks about his recording gear! 09:25 - When you become a podcaster, consuming podcasts starts to decrease. 14:35 - Why did Mike decide to have a theme for every single one of his episodes? 16:40 - Mike knows his topics will begin to repeat soon, and he doesn’t know how he’ll deal with it just yet. 18:45 - What kind of feedback has Mike gotten from his listeners? 20:55 - Mike sometimes isn’t sure if what he’s saying is really resonating with his audience. 23:00 - Mike talks about his love for yoga. 27:30 - Mike started small, when it came to his social media presence, but now he has increased his exposure to other platforms, because he wants others to know that he’s out there! 29:35 - Instagram has been Mike’s favorite choice so far. 31:20 - You have to put yourself out there, especially when it comes to your brand. 32:30 - What kinds of activities does Mike do to keep himself ‘sane’ and ‘well-rounded’? 38:45 - Will Mike be at any of the podcast conferences this upcoming year? 43:20 - Is anybody in Mike’s family surprised about Mike’s podcasting hobby? 47:00 - Podcasting is so great, because it shows introverts a new low-pressure way to interact with others. 51:50 - What is Podcaster Toolkit about? 57:10 - This year Mike has been focusing on trying to simplify things. Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/mike-murphy-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Katie Krimitsos is the ever-so-passionate host of Biz Women Rock! Katie and I talk about our spirituality, and putting the right energy out in the world. If that’s too much woo-woo, then bear with us. We do also dive into what really drives Katie, what to do when people have these ‘should’ expectations towards you and your business, and how to not get caught up in the competition. 05:50 - Where does Katie’s drive to help others come from? 07:55 - Did Katie have a mentor while she was in corporate America? 09:45 - What does family mean to Katie? 14:00 - Katie thanks her parents for winning at parenting. 16:30 - Birthdays are such a big deal for mothers. 20:15 - These days you can find me signing emails with hearts, and giving people good vibes! 22:30 - Be who you are. You attract the best people that way! 30:20 - This convo might be getting a bit too woo-woo! 33:35 - Katie is vegan...ish. 36:45 - Has Katie noticed her podcast changing, as she grows as a person? 41:25 - There are a lot of people who are close to Katie, who believe she ‘should be’ doing x task or thing in her business. 42:00 - But at the end of the day, Katie is the only one who knows what’s right for her and her community. 43:35 - There’s always competition out there. Don’t get caught in that. 45:15 - What’s the most misunderstood thing about Katie? 47:55 - What has Katie changed her mind about recently? Full Show Notes: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/katie-krimitsos-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Glenn from ponies rolling in the water to educating podcasters on the powerful impact of building long-term relationships with sponsors, Glenn tells it like it is. He's adamant about why learning improv has been one of the keys to his success. Listen to why he decided the pickle wench at the Renaissance fair was going to be his wife, ideas about the next podcasting gold mine, and the Mongol Derby! 04:35 - Why Scooter is the world's most famous pony. 07:00 - Being around when iTunes got started 12:00 - Why the title sponsors re-signed up for next year's radiothon 12:35 - Where Glenn get's his drive to be first 14:00 - Why learning improv was one of the best things he's ever done 17:45 - Learning improv from Wayne Brady 18:15 - Meeting his wife at a Renaissance fair, a pickle wench 21:00 - Growing up with the Amish and black buggy Menonites 25:00 - A primer on riding styles 27:30 - Why the horse passion niche has been so successful 31:10 - What most people don't know about horses 35:20 - What is the Mongol Derby? 39:00 - A little horse history 45:00 - Who inspires Glenn 49:00 - Why magazines are ready for podcasting 56:00 - Go find the active engaged buyers 01:00:00 - What's the most misunderstood thing about Glenn? FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/glenn-the-geek-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Rob Dionne is the host of Open Sky Fitness, a podcast with an incredibly engaged community, who are all struggling with their weight loss journey. Rob shares tips on how he was able to really, really engage his audience, and why he decided to make a shift in his interviewing style, in order to present himself as the expert. 00:10 - This show is a bit overdue, because Rob and I were suppose to have this conversation after Podcast Movement 2015. 01:50 - Rob bought his first house two years ago. 05:30 - Where did the name, ‘Podcast Junkies,’ come from? 07:05 - Who inspired Rob to start his own podcast? 13:05 - It’s not a mystery trying to get people on your show. Just be open and ask them. 15:25 - How has Rob grown as a person, since he started his podcast? 18:05 - When Rob brought his wife onto the show, his download numbers doubled. 20:55 - Rob’s lead generation has completely changed, all because he created that podcast group. 24:10 - Rob hates it when the host on Facebook Live interrupts themselves just to answer user comments. Do a separate section for that! 32:05 - People want to connect with another human being. 33:00 - Most people struggle with their weight. Rob let himself go when he was 30, and the things that kept him healthy when he was 20 years old, weren’t working. 36:25 - Rob talks about his sister. 38:45 - Write down everything that you are eating. EVERYTHING! 41:10 - Rob’s sister didn’t even know what gluten meant. 44:40 - How did Rob get into fitness? 48:15 - Rob shares a client case study, about a guy who had horrible acid reflux. 51:00 - Whenever we take medication, it messes with our inner microbiome. 54:10 - Business and nutrition are unbelievably similar. 55:15 - What’s the most misunderstood thing about Rob? 01:00:40 - What has Rob changed his mind about recently? FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/rob-dionne-interview/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Have you ever found a note on the ground that was maybe meant for somebody else? Davy is fascinated by the origins of these notes, and has since created a magazine, and then a podcast, on uncovering the true meaning and stories behind these forgotten notes. Find out why Davy has such a fascination towards the lost note, on this week’s podcast! 05:25 - How long has Davy been a writer? 07:55 - Are writers functioning alcoholics? 10:25 - People aren’t in podcasting to be millionaires. 11:05 - When did Davy first listen to podcasts? 18:25 - How did Davy distribute the magazine in the very early days? 20:15 - Were there any specific stories that really stood out to Davy? 25:05 - Davy asks me how I first got into podcasting. 34:40 - For the longest time, Davy was so curious as to who these people were that were writing these random stories and notes. 35:55 - As technology has evolved, you really have to be in a certain type of state to sit down and write a note. 40:45 - In the magazine, Davy and his team change the names and any other identifying info of the people who wrote these letters. 41:30 - How does Davy approach the people who have written these ‘abandoned’ letters after all these years? 43:20 - Davy talks about his parents. 48:50 - Davy talks about the story behind episode 6, Rent-a-Friend. 53:00 - What’s something Davy has changed his mind about recently? 54:45 - Davy will be recording one of his podcasts live! FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/davy-rothbart-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Natalie Jennings is a photographer and the founder of A Face Project, which received a 2013 Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Initiative Grant of $10,000. Natalie discusses how aspiring podcasters can tap into their local community to get funding for their creative projects, where her love for podcasting stems from, and so much more, on this week’s episode! 03:50 - Natalie and I met at Podcast Movement. 05:40 - What did Natalie think of the talk I gave at Podcast Movement? 08:35 - Why did Natalie go to Podcast Movement? 10:50 - How does a photographer end up being a podcaster? 12:40 - Why does Natalie like Humans of New York? 16:15 - How did Natalie structure the format of her show? 20:00 - How did Natalie get a grant for her work? 28:50 - Natalie discusses the magazine she recently launched, which is an excellent companion to her photography and podcast. 35:15 - Natalie always feels slightly weird promoting her stuff. 40:35 - When it comes down to production, it’s all about storytelling. 46:35 - Where does Natalie’s creativity come from? 52:15 - Natalie wants to do this type of creative/podcasting work until the day she dies. 54:35 - What’s the most misunderstood thing about Natalie? 56:25 - What has Natalie changed her mind about recently? FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/natalie-jennings-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

After connecting via the Anchor application I was excited about the opportunity to connect with Ashley. She's been podcasting straight Monday through Sunday and as of this conversation has not missed a day, 180 plus episodes and counting. After going through the ups and downs of the online marketing world, she has now found her real voice and hit her stride. She's an open book and a genuine soul. 04:20 - How Ashley and Harry met 05:40 - Why 6 figures is bullshit 07:30 - Taking the 30-day podcast challenge 10:30 - There are thought leaders and "thought leaders" 15:15 - Overnight success does not just happen 17:35 - The importance of sharing the entire journey, good and bad 20:00 - How to handle requests you can easily Google! 22:30 - Where does this out-sized personality come from? 23:30 - Why she does a daily Facebook Live 24:20 - Ashley has always been a performer 26:30 - No one is going to give you permission 28:10 - Where she gets inspiration from. 29:30 - You don't have to tell people you're going to be vulnerable, just do it! 33:00 - You don't have just be one way 34:50 - Everyone is trying to keep up with the Joneses, but the Joneses are bankrupt! 38:10 - Harry and Ashley met on Anchor 43:00 - Ashley never originally planned on having guests 45:00 - 180+ daily episodes and counting! 47:00 - What has Ashley changed her mind about recently 51:00 - Thoughts on Tony Robbins FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/ashley-taylor-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Christine Blackburn is the host of Story Worthy, a podcast about true stories from Hollywood's most interesting talents and creatives. Christine has always taken her podcast seriously, and has recorded well over 300 episodes by now. Christine believes she doesn’t have any talents, but the stories she’s able to extract out of her fascinating guests say otherwise. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Christine’s creative process, and find out more about Christine! 03:20 - When did Christine decide to take her show seriously? 04:05 - Why are stories important to Christine? 06:40 - What kind of people did Christine like to interview when she was first starting out? 09:55 - When you’re first starting out, hold off on telling people about it. Allow yourself to learn from your mistakes first. 15:10 - How does Christine keep herself organized? 16:55 - There’s a very specific person who has a passion for podcasting. 19:00 - Don’t do things half-assed. You’re just wasting your time if you do. 23:20 - Did you know you could intern for other podcasters? 24:55 - How did Christine meet Hernan Lopez? 28:30 - Christine talks about the benefits of being associated with a podcast network. 32:35 - Christine has received a lot of crazy comments on iTunes that have simply been out of line. It’s amazing what people will say behind a computer screen. 33:30 - The Story Worthy podcast has over 300 episodes. 33:55 - The stories Sugar Ray Leonard shared on Story Worthy were very memorable for Christine. 36:15 - After some time, your friends become your family. 37:10 - This election reminds Christine of high school. 39:45 - What’s the most misunderstood thing about Christine? 40:05 - What has Christine changed her mind about recently? 42:20 - Christine tries to plan out her podcast in seasons now. 45:15 - What’s next for Christine? FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/christine-blackburn-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nico Johnson has over 10 years of experience in solar project development and PV sales. Nico is also the host of Sun Cast, a podcast about the solar industry in Latin America. Nico discusses some of his struggles on getting his podcast off the ground, and facing the high-expectations of his sponsors. He admits that when you’re so well connected in your industry, it’s the fear of success that holds you back; not the fear of failure. 04:15 - Be sure to visit the Green Door in Chicago. You will need a secret passcode in order to get in. 07:00 - Podcast Movement is the number one event to go to, as a podcaster. 13:20 - Why did my interview with Chase Reeves resonate so strongly with Nico? 19:45 - Nico spends a lot of time on production, which is why he only has 13 episodes released right now. 24:15 - As Podcast Junkie fans may know, I usually only invite podcasters who have at least 50 episodes under their belt. Why is Nico an exception? 29:15 - Nico’s wife made him write out a business plan for his podcast. 33:20 - Nico has felt like a total failure to his audience. 39:05 - In February, a sponsor cut Nico a check for $6,000, to see where hs podcast would go. 43:05 - Nico realized he was letting his sponsor down, and has been working hard to get the results he promised him. 51:55 - Nico discusses the format he plans to use for his podcast. 55:20 - Nico gets between 500-700 downloads per episode. 56:30 - What are some of Nico’s favorite autobiographies? 01:01:20 - What gets scheduled in your calendar, is actually what gets done. 01:03:30 - What has Nico changed his mind about recently? 01:06:10 - What’s the most misunderstood thing about Nico? FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/nico-johnson-interview/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Matt Marr is the host of The Dear Mattie Show and the co-founder of Camp Brave Trails. With a Masters in Clinical Psychology, Matt discusses some interesting topics on this week’s show. Matt explains his two main driving forces -- the critic and the muse -- and how these two often contradict each other. He also discusses the five kinds of emotions he wants his audience to feel, and why that’s such an important piece to his brand. 02:50 - Both Matt and I will be at Podfest this year! 06:20 - I talk about the time I Interviewed Danny Peña, from Gamertag Radio, at the CBS studios. 07:15 - Matt was able to meet Aisha Tyler last year. 09:55 - Matt would ‘shit glitter’ if Aisha came on his show 10:15 - Matt asks me if I like Whiskey. 10:50 - How did Matt become one of the MCs at the PM Talks at Podcast Movement? 12:20 - Espree Devora has got her shit together, and it blew Matt away when he first met her. 19:20 - Matt used to volunteer for The Trevor Project, which is a suicide hotline for LGBT youth. 21:35 - What has Matt’s podcast journey been like so far? 30:00 - Matt explains the difference between the critic and the muse. 32:00 - Apparently, during the first 7 years of life, children can not tell the difference between reality vs. fantasy. 34:15 - Matt asks me what I think is the one overriding factor that keeps people passionate about podcasting? 36:25 - What do you do when people, whom you don’t really know, ask to be on your podcast? 40:00 - Matt believes people who hate the word ‘branding,’ actually don’t understand what it is. 47:45 - Matt talks about his camp, Brave Trails. 52:10 - You get the most out of a conversation just by listening. 52:35 - Matt recommends podcasters take an impromptu class. 55:40 - Maybe for the next Podcast Movement, Matt’s talk should be about impromptu? FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/matt-marr-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jonathan Oakes is the creator and one of the many hosts of The Trivial Warfare Podcast. Jonathan is a huge trivia buff and although there were several trivia podcasts out there at the time, none of them had the ‘feel’ of a real trivia game show. This is when Jonathan knew he struck on something and decided to start his own podcast. The Trivial Warfare Podcast has struck up quite the following and the shows ability to be so interactive is what keeps the fans engaged and coming back for more! 03:55 - Is The Trivial Warfare Podcast Jonathan’s first podcast? 06:45 - For those who are just starting out in podcast, you can always add your own flavor/personality to a podcast genre. 07:20 - When Jonathan introduced a host for his trivial podcast, that’s when things really kicked off. 12:10 - One of Jonathan’s listeners asked for the game to be more interactive, so in their already-established Facebook group, Jonathan added in a score system where the listeners can participate. 13:40 - Jonathan was scared to start the podcast’s Facebook group and procrastinated on it. 15:35 - Jeopardy contestants are now joining the group. 17:45 - Now, Jonathan is friends with several of his listeners who participate in the Facebook group. 22:00 - Have all the episodes had the same format? 30:25 - Jonathan was afraid he was going to alienate his audience by posting about a young boy needing medical help, but he knew it was the right thing to do. 34:45 - Everytime Jonathan got the right answer, his opponents would have to sing him a song. 35:15 - Where does Jonathan’s passion for trivia come from? 40:00 - Does anyone remember Garbage Pail Kids? 42:25 - Jonathan wanted to be the next Rush Limbaugh. 51:10 - Jonathan believes when his son grows up, he’ll listen to every single episode of The Trivial Warfare Podcast. 52:20 - Jonathan loves podcasting because it attracts people who like him for who he is. 56:30 - Does Jonathan plan on interviewing any of his trivia guest? 01:00:00 - Jonathan doesn’t like Boston! 01:01:30 - Where does Jonathan see his show going in the future? 01:07:20 - What’s the most misunderstood thing about Jonathan? 01:10:50 - What has Jonathan changed his mind about recently? 01:16:15 - What is Jonathan’s one guilty pleasure? FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/jonathan-oakes-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Karen Koppett is the co-host of The Walking Dead Cast with Jason Cabassi. I've actually interviewed Jason a couple of episodes way back, so be sure to check out his interview right after Karen's! Karen is a water conservationist by trade and speaks to me about California's drought problem. She also notes that winters in Massachusetts is nothing like winters in California. However, the weather is not all that we talk about on this week's podcast. Tune in to hear from Karen about what it's like to get a podcast sponsored and to be starstruck by all the Walking Dead cast members! 07:45 - Coconut tastes like feet? 10:00 - Karen has been a vegetarian since she was 21. 12:10 - It was really hard being a vegetarian in Spain. 15:15 - Once you start traveling, you can't stop. 18:00 - Karen talks about her cousin, Tom. 24:40 - Lesson number one: Winters in Massachusetts is nothing like winters in California. 26:10 - Karen talks about the biggest earthquake that she lived through. 30:10 - What does Karen's emergency prep-kit look like? 30:55 - All the zombie women on the Walking Dead TV series are dressed like Amish. 34:00 - Karen and her co-host Jason dated very briefly! Before they met their respective spouses, of course. 37:00 - Karen never thought anybody would listen to the podcast. 38:20 - What caught Karen by surprise about the effect that her podcast had on people? 44:35 - You really have to educate company brands and let them know of the benefits they can receive by sponsoring a podcast. 45:10 - Karen received her first sponsor 1-2 years after she started the podcast. 45:35 - All you have to do is ask to be sponsored or ask to interview someone. When you ask, doors open! 46:15 - Karen talks about what it's like to interview all the Walking Dead cast members. 50:30 - Karen is a water conservationist by trade. 55:45 - Where else in the country, besides California's drought, are Americans having a water problem? 59:35 - Karen's job used to be mellow, but since the drought hit, it's been like a sprint to get the problem solved. 01:03:10 - The creator of Bojack Horseman is never satisfied. 01:04:30 - What's the most misunderstood thing about Karen? 01:06:20 - What has Karen changed her mind about recently? FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/karen-koppett-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ellory Wells is the host of The Empowered Podcast, where he interviews other entrepreneurs who have made the transition from unhappy employee to self-fulfilled employer. Ellory wanted to transition out of corporate America because he was unhappy from 9 AM to 6 PM and that unhappiness went home with him. Although he was successful at what he did, he needed something more out of life and his career. 04:45 - Ellory thinks I have fantastic hair. He had long hair in college. 06:45 - I eat the same breakfast everyday. 08:40 - Ellory really liked episode 100. 12:00 - All of the stuff that the cool kids were doing in school are irrelevant now that they've become adults. 13:10 - Ellory talks about being bullied in private school. 14:20 - People these days are proud to be a geek. 17:30 - Why did Ellory have the need to get his voice out there? 20:10 - Did Ellory have an inch to scratch? 21:40 - Why did Ellory grow from blogging to podcasting? 22:45 - Where did Ellory's entrepreneurial drive come from? 29:05 - How did Ellory's family react to his career shift? 30:10 - Ellory was miserable at his old job and that comes home with you. 35:05 - Did you know there are games in Excel spreadsheet? 36:50 - No entrepreneur wants to create an awful work environment. 39:00 - Do we need a world full of entrepreneurs? 42:50 - Ellory goes into a short tangent about business owners. 49:20 - Ellory talks about the power of podcasting. 54:05 - People want to be entertained before they want to be informed. 54:30 - What is the most misunderstood thing about Ellory? 58:00 - What has Ellory changed his mind about recently. FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/ellory-wells-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Stephan Spencer is a three-time author, runs two podcast shows — Optimized Geek and Marketing Speak — and is a frequent conference speaker on the topic of SEO. Stephan attends between 40-50 conferences a year and has gone through an amazing life transformation with the help of Tony Robbins. On this week's episode, Stephan shares the amazing story of how he met his fiance at a Tony Robbins event, his spiritual awakening in India, and the fascinating things he's learned about himself while taking Kabbalah classes. 04:00 - Stephan compares Podcast Movement to other conferences he has attended. 05:00 - Stephan spends $4,000 a month on his three podcast shows. 06:05 - Stephan probably goes to about 40-50 conferences a year. 07:45 - Stephan's whole life was rebooted because he went to a Tony Robbins event. 10:25 - What kind of guests does Stephan look for on his podcast, Optimized Geek? 11:50 - How does Stephan know he's just recorded a fantastic interview? 12:55 - How does Stephan measure who is listening to his podcast and taking action on the advice that's given? 15:45 - Has Stephan ever been starstruck by a guest? 20:10 - Stephan talks about taking Kabbalah classes. 23:00 - How Stephan had a spiritual awakening when he was in India a few years ago. 25:30 - What kind of insights about yourself can you get from a brain scan? 27:00 - We are wired to be spiritual beings. 28:55 - Why did Stephan start the Optimized Geek podcast? 31:40 - Were Stephan's family members surprised by his transformation? 32:35 - Stephan signed up for Tony Robbins' platinum partnership for three years. 33:05 - What happened to Stephan when he was hanging out with Tony Robbins? 37:15 - Where does Stephan's giving nature come from? 42:35 - Stephan dives a little deeper into his spiritual awakening in India. 44:35 - Stephan says, God is not a belief — it's an experience. 46:30 - Stephan shares how he met his soon-to-be wife. 52:05 - Why Stephan is a spiritual junkie. 55:15 - What's next for Stephan? 58:00 - What's the most misunderstood thing about Stephan? 01:00:30 - What has Stephan changed his mind about recently? FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/stephan-spencer-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Desmond Adams is a student of life and the host of Mental Mastery Mondays, a podcast that explores and discusses everything from business, relationships, and mindset. Desmond and I kind of go all over the place on this week's Podcast Junkies. Desmond shares fun stories about his father, the old days of him being a magician, and whether there's spiritual significance to geometric shapes. 02:45 - How does Desmond know Jeff Brown? 06:00 - Desmond had a lot of stage fright when he was growing up. 07:00 - Desmond used to be a magician! 08:30 - Who were some of Desmond's favorite magicians? 11:50 - These days, if you want to learn magic, you go on YouTube. 15:10 - Desmond talks about bullying. 17:00 - How did Desmond get into podcasting? Was it Jeff's fault? 18:30 - What podcasts did Desmond get into when he was first discovering the space? 19:50 - Desmond didn't really like podcasts at first because it wasn't very polished the way it was in radio. 23:00 - What did Desmond learn from Randy Lane? 27:20 - You want to have friendly conflict and tension with your co-host. 32:05 - Are there any spiritual meanings behind mathematical sequences and nature's geometrical patterns? 39:30 - Too many people are afraid to ask questions! 41:00 - Birth = Spiritual water slide. 41:15 - You don't have to have all the answers, just an open mind. 41:45 - Desmond's mission is to make his life more abundant with great purpose. How long did it take him to discover this mission? 47:20 - What kind of lessons did Desmond learn while he was in the Navy? 55:15 - Desmond discusses his podcast, Mental Mastery Mondays. 58:15 - Desmond first started out by doing a daily show and he quickly burned out from that. 01:02:45 - Thanks for listening to '47 Billion Stories From an Old Man at the End of the Bar'. http://www.podcastjunkies.com/desmond-adams-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hernan Lopez is the Founder & CEO at Wondery, an audio on-demand media network, curating podcasts that tell compelling and fascinating stories. It is Hernan's goal to create a new golden age for audio drama and he discusses how the podcast medium is perfect for this. Hernan has worked in traditional media for the last 19 years and was the former President & CEO of Fox International Channels. Hernan has a lot of wisdom to share on this episode, so listen in for more! 03:50 - Hernan has spent 19 years working in traditional media. 06:10 - It is expected in the podcasting industry that consumers will listen to a podcast from the beginning to the end. 07:00 - Why did Hernan get kicked out of highschool? 10:25 - How has the education Hernan received helped him later in life? 11:55 - Was it hard to transition from Argentina to the U.S.? 14:25 - The most important thing you should learn at home or in school is how to listen. 15:25 - When did podcasting pop up on Hernan's radar? 20:55 - Hernan wants to start a new golden age for audio drama. 23:20 - Who are Hernan's competitors? 24:20 - Audio dramas are expensive to make. 29:15 - What's the criteria to get on Wondery's network? 33:20 - How does Hernan find talent? 34:10 - What does Hernan look for in his team? 36:05 - How important is the team element to Hernan? 39:55 - Does Hernan come from a big family? 40:55 - How behind the curve are Spanish podcasts? 42:40 - A lot of people underestimate just how difficult it is to be behind the microphone or camera. 43:10 - What has Hernan changed his mind about recently? 43:30 - What's the most misunderstood thing about Hernan? 48:20 - What kind of legacy would Hernan like to leave behind? Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/hernan-lopez-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mignon Fogarty is the founder of Grammar Girl and the Quick and Dirty Tips Podcast Network, and teaches media entrepreneurship at the University of Nevada, Reno. On this episode, Mignon and I discuss some of the consequences of social media, The Elements of Style, and whether there's a right or wrong way to speaking the English language. Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/mignon-fogarty-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What better way to celebrate episode 100 than to bring back Podcast Junkies guest #1, the inimitable Chase Reeves! http://www.podcastjunkies.com/100★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ryan Gray is a former flight surgeon in the United States Air Force and the founder of Medical School HQ. He is the host of The Premed Years Podcast, where he answers questions and interviews other medical professionals/students for his show. Ryan says his main inspiration for starting a podcast came from Pat Flynn. Due to the nature of the job, Ryan also talks about the reason why doctors need to have hobbies outside of the medical industry. There were so many topics covered on this podcast episode as per usual, so be sure to listen in for more! 03:25 - Blab is giving up on us as podcasters. 06:20 - Is Ryan an early adopter of technology? Yes! 07:20 - What does Ryan think about Facebook Live? 09:35 - Ryan considers himself an introvert. 10:25 - Ryan was inspired to podcast by Pat Flynn. 12:50 - Ryan has always been a creator. He loves to create. 13:25 - Not only is Ryan a physician, but he is also a self-taught computer programmer. 15:10 - Do medical student even have 'spare time' for hobbies? 20:10 - What was the first thing Ryan built? 25:00 - Physicians are taught to put others before themselves. 28:00 - A lot of mental energy goes into supporting other people and it is emotionally draining. 29:45 - The air force paid for Ryan's medical school. 31:55 - How did Ryan break down the format for his medical podcast? 34:25 - How has Ryan's interview style matured? 39:45 - Ryan tries to convince everybody he knows into doing a podcast. 42:10 - Medical students believe they have to be competitive in order to become certified. 44:55 - People who go to medical school because their parents wanted them to, are usually sacrificing their happiness. 46:05 - Does Ryan have any listener success stories? 49:15 - What kind of reactions did Ryan's family have about him leaving the medical field? 50:25 - Does Ryan think about the kind of legacy he'd like to leave behind? 53:00 - What's the most misunderstood thing about Ryan? 54:35 - What has Ryan changed his mind about recently? 57:10 - People have a very limited view of vegans. They just eat...grass, right? 01:00:20 - Fun fact, you can actually have a decent Facebook feed if you just block certain people. FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/ryan-gray-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Corey Fineran is the founder of IvyEnvy.com and the lead host for The Ivy Envy Podcast. He has been a Cubs fan since 1985 and he and his co-hosts discuss the Cubs from a fan perspective on his show. Corey and I talk about a variety of different things on today's podcast, but what I found most interesting are the creative ways Corey and his co-hosts are monetizing the podcasts through meet ups and the use of Patreon. It's definitely worth a listen! Aside from that, we talk about Facebook, fan engagement, and even honey bees! 03:35 - Corey had no idea what he was doing when he first launched his podcast. 06:50 - Corey didn't think about format in the beginning. 10:35 - Corey recommends you host meet-ups even if you know no one will show up, because it gets you comfortable with being out of the studio. 15:15 - What has Corey learned about audio since creating the podcast? 16:25 - It can only get so good when you rely on the internet to record your podcast. 16:55 - Content is more important than audio quality, to a degree. 18:00 - An audience that has been built organically has much more staying power. 18:45 - Corey didn't pay attention to the numbers, because he really enjoyed engaging with the audience, not matter how small it was. 19:15 - It changes your perspective when you look at your download numbers and compare it to speaking to that many people in a room. 27:20 - Does Corey remember a time when he had a connection with a listener that took him aback? 27:50 - Respond to your audience and really take the time to nurture that connection. 28:20 - You have to build your listenership one fan at a time. 31:15 - A majority of Corey's listeners are on Facebook, but he still engages quite a bit with them on Twitter. 33:20 - Corey created a Facebook group for his Patreon supporters. 41:25 - For his sports podcast, Corey does make it clear to everyone that he and his co-hosts are sports fans, not experts. 48:35 - Corey talks about his other podcast, Podcasters' Group Therapy. 53:10 - What is the most misunderstood thing about Corey? 56:20 - When was the last time Corey laughed out loud? 57:35 - What has Corey changed his mind about recently? FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/corey-fineran-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Erik Fisher is the host of Beyond the To Do List, a show that covers all aspects of productivity, getting good work done, and living a good life. Erik sits down with me on today's show to talk about a little bit of everything, really. We dive into topics that have nothing to do with podcasting, but on top of that, we also learn about Erik's process, how he selects his guests, some of his favorite podcasts, and much more! 04:15 - I wanted Erik on my show long before I personally met him. 04:25 - We're both excited for Podcast Movement. 07:35 - What does Erik think of Marc Maron? 09:40 - What podcasts has Erik listened to that made him rethink how he produces his show? 11:45 - Erik has never missed an episode of Back to Work. 13:15 - Long time listeners have already developed a connection with the host. 14:40 - I really wish iTunes had more insight as to who is subscribed to our podcasts. 15:40 - Has Erik changed someone's life due to his productivity podcast? 16:25 - Why did Erik start his podcast? 19:45 - Has Erik finally made it beyond the to-do list? 21:40 - As Erik started his podcast, who was he following/listening to? 23:15 - Did you know Erik is an introvert? But by being a podcaster, he gets to put on the iron man suit. 23:40 - When Erik was a young kid, he used to pretend to be an interviewer. 25:40 - Are Erik's childhood friends surprised by Erik's career path? 26:30 - Which guests who have appeared on Erik's show have made him nervous? 27:40 - Erik talks about winging it for a particular episode despite prepping heavily for it. 30:00 - Erik had someone come on his show for the third time and he didn't prepare for it at all, on purpose! 31:55 - The podcast is Erik's baby. Erik talks on how he handles people who pitch Erik and how he chooses his guests. 34:25 - By not being picky with your guests, long-time listeners can get turned off by the bad quality. 40:55 - Erik talks about Facebook's algorithm. 43:50 - What does Erik think about newsjacking? 47:15 - Erik does the podcast because he loves it, even when it's hard. 49:15 - What kind of platforms/mediums will exist in the next couple years? Will I be doing videos in the future? 50:30 - Who are some of Erik's comedy heroes? 52:45 - What's left for Erik? 54:25 - Erik is excited to go to conferences like Podcast Movement, because he gets to see his podcast friends! 55:55 - How important is family to Erik? 57:25 - What has Erik changed his mind about recently? 58:50 - The last episode of Game of Thrones was rated 10/10 on IMDB. What? 01:00:25 - What is the most misunderstood thing about Erik? FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/erik-fisher-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

I had the opportunity to interview the Gamertag Radio team at the CBS Radio’s Studio. I sit down with Danny Peña, Peter Toledo, and Parris Lilly to get behind-the-scenes details on Gamertag Radio. We learn about how the guys met each other, how much fun they have doing what they do, and the strong band-of-brothers bond they have for each other. 00:55 - I’m heading to CBS Radio to interview the guys over at Gamer Tag Radio, Danny Peña included. 04:15 - How important is communication for the guys? 06:30 - They’re always in each other’s lives and it’s never forced. 07:05 - The guys talk to each other 24/7 and it’s a unique aspect that they haven’t found with friends who they’ve known for even longer. 08:10 - Parris was a shy person, but by getting to know Peter and Danny, they have helped him get out of his comfort zone. 10:00 - Parris talks about his interview with Aisha Tyler. 16:00 - Danny still feels like he’s a little kid doing these interviews. He’s still having fun. 18:15 - Peter is a father. Has he thought about the conversation he’ll have with his kids on what’s possible for the future? 20:15 - You will fail! Peter had to push this lesson on his daughter as she didn’t want to try new things. 21:35 - When the guys first started Gamertag Radio, they had no experience what so ever. 24:10 - Peter talks about how he met Danny. 29:15 - Do the guys ever feel like the techanology is just moving too fast? 33:15 - Which childhood friend would be surprised that the guys ended up in this line of work? 38:05 - Parris talks on how he personally met Danny. 43:40 - Parris believes the one thing the guys and him have in common is work ethnic. 47:40 - Where did Peter get his work ethnic? 50:30 - What is one thing people don’t know about the guys? Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/gamertag-radio-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Rob Lawrence is a podcaster, audio producer, and a certified coach who helps creative entrepreneurs and business leaders embrace the power of sound. He is the host of the Inspirational Creatives Podcast and is dedicated to bringing fresh conversations to your ears. Rob has been a podcast host for the last two years and we discuss the ever-changing creative process that challenges us to create better and more inspiring shows. We break down Rob's interview style as well as his podcast format on today's show. 04:15 - How important is the podcasting community for Rob? 06:50 - When Rob meets someone for the first time from within the podcast community, he feels like he really knows them because he's heard them before. 07:35 - How important is family for Rob? 08:15 - When you surround yourself with positive people, they tend to pull and push you forward. 08:25 - You are the average of the five people you spend your time with. 09:00 - When you surround yourself with successful people, your mindset starts to change as well. 09:55 - This also applies to your salary. Take the average salary of your five closest friends and that's your current salary. 10:45 - Rob always thought he was a creative human being. 11:20 - Who inspired Rob when he was growing up? 13:00 - We could probably do this without the support of our loved ones, but it would be a lot harder to do. 15:15 - It's all about relationships at the end of the day. 15:25 - Rob had been listening to podcasts for years before he started podcasting. 17:15 - It's incredibly important to find your own voice and be different. 17:35 - How does Rob challenge himself to put out great content? 20:50 - Rob mentioned how important it was to listen back to previous episodes and I couldn't agree more. 25:10 - Rob discusses his interview style and how he presents the questions to his guests. 28:50 - Rob tries to find out what are some of his guests' biggest highlights and brings them to light on the show. 30:35 - What was Rob's biggest takeaways from Michael Port's interview? 32:45 - How much prepping goes into Rob's podcast? 33:50 - To get good with your podcast, you just have to practice. There's no other way around it. 36:10 - Challenge yourself to be better and better. Go out of your way to look for opportunities that will challenge you. 41:25 - I get excited when I see that podcasting is becoming more and more common. 46:25 - How did Rob come up with the format for his show? 50:45 - What does it mean to be creative? How do you apply this in an academic setting? 51:35 - Rob talks on how you can change your perspective. 53:25 - What has Rob changed his mind about recently? 58:00 - Think about your podcast in seasons. 59:45 - What's the one misunderstood thing about Rob? 01:00:35 - When was the last time Rob had a good laugh? Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/rob-lawrence-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Brandon Beachum is the host of The Positive Head Podcast, a place of inner-discovery, positivity, and mind-expanding news. Brandon and his co-host Dalien discuss some of their favorite quotes, take questions from the audience, and expand on topics of enlightenment on this Mon-Fri podcast; and every Wednesday, Brandon interviews consciousness change-makers. Sit back as today's episode is filled with spirituality and personal discovery. 06:25 - How much prep time goes into each of Brandon's guests? 07:35 - Brandon does five episodes a week. 09:45 - Brandon and I talk podcast equipment. 10:20 - What inspired Brandon to start his own podcast? 14:40 - Brandon talks on how he met his co-host, Dalien. 18:00 - When Brandon and Dalien were in a band, they were definitely ahead of the times. 19:25 - Your current dreams are actually leading you to your true destiny. So don't get too attached to your dreams. 20:30 - The art of living is a delicate balance. You don't always get what you want, but you get what you need. 21:25 - Why did Brandon decide to create a podcast five days a week? 26:00 - Brandon explains what 'soul family' is. 27:10 - After doing this podcast for a year, Brandon's audience has increased quite dramatically. 29:50 - Happiness is a choice and if Brandon can impact one person, he's absolutely happy with that. 32:30 - How does Brandon structure the show? 35:40 - Happiness and positivity requires daily work. 37:30 - Everything you've seen in the world is a reflection of some vibration that you've previously offered. 37:40 - The way through it, even if you don't like it, is to surrender to it and accept it. It leads you here. 38:55 - Brandon talks about his relationship with money. 46:45 - You're the lead actor in your own private movie, so it's about making up the story you want to see more of. 47:40 - We create our reality with our beliefs. 49:40 - Life is happening for you, not to you. 52:20 - People need to get out of their own head sometimes. 54:40 - Understand that whatever is happening is happening for a good reason. 57:20 - Brandon talks about an experience he had with physics. 01:03:00 - There is no right or wrong way. All you have to do is get on the path. 01:04:10 - Brandon talks about religion vs. spirituality. 01:06:20 - What is the most misunderstood thing about Brandon? 01:08:25 - What has Brandon changed his mind about recently? 01:12:20 - What is the meaning of life? FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/brandon-beachum-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tom Webster is a marketing executive and the vice president of Edison Research. He also co-hosts his own podcast, The Marketing Companion, with Mark Schaefer. Tom has been in the broadcast research industry for 25 years and has quite a bit to share on the topics of interviewing, storytelling, and podcast statistics. 05:45 - Tom believes the standards in podcasting have gotten better. 07:25 - How did Tom meet his co-host, Mark? 10:15 - Tom has been in media and broadcast research for almost 25 years. 12:25 - What kind of podcast/radio trends has Tom seen over at Edison? 17:20 - Tom shares some examples of people who are able to make that jump from radio to podcasting. 19:20 - There's a percentage of Millennials who don't know what podcasts are. 21:25 - Podcast discovery is still a huge problem. 22:55 - Tips on increasing your podcast audience: figure out what you're good at. 23:35 - Study the greats. 24:35 - Most things you hear from public media is scripted. 27:00 - Inside jokes do not work well on a podcast. 29:25 - Tom enjoys Jordan Harbinger's interviewing style. 32:30 - What's the best way to present statistics? 36:40 - Tom shares what surprised him the most on The Infinite Dial 2016 report. 41:35 - What should people be thinking about when marketing their podcast? 46:10 - What has Tom changed his mind about recently? 47:25 - What is the most misunderstood thing about Tom? 48:05 - When was the last time Tom laughed out loud? FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/tom-webster-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

As it is Memorial week, I am taking it a little bit easy for today's episode. However, I did want to share this interview where a guest appeared on Dave Mooring's Remarkable podcast, quite some time ago. This was back when I had around 50 episodes under my belt, so it's nice to go back in time and have a bit of a recap of what I was up to and into. I hope you guys enjoy! 03:00 - It took Dave about a year to launch his podcast. 05:20 - Get ready to listen to Dave interviewing Harry. 05:35 - Dave and Harry met at Podcast Movement. 06:15 - Harry talks about his passion for DJing. 09:00 - How did Harry make the leap from DJing to podcasting? 12:30 - New Media Expo inspired Harry to create Podcast Junkies. 13:15 - Harry hopes to create a DJ-related podcast in the future. 14:20 - Why did Harry create Podcast Junkies? 16:45 - Does Harry have any podcasts that have stood out for him? 19:05 - Harry's podcast hack is to listen to podcasts on 2x speed. 19:35 - Harry is really into the storytelling genre lately. 20:35 - The storyteller podcasters often do not know anybody from the 'famous' entrepreneurial podcasting world like John Lee Dumas or Pat Flynn. 23:30 - What's Harry's goal with the podcast? 25:45 - Focus on building a quality show. 26:30 - Outside of Harry's podcast, he works as an IT consultant. 27:00 - It's not easy to monetize a podcast. 32:00 - What's the most effective way to increase listenership? 36:35 - How does Harry select his guests? 40:00 - What lessons has Harry learned when trying to build his brand? 49:55 - What is Harry's most memorable interview? 53:35 - Final piece of advice for podcasters? It may take some time to discover your voice. FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/harry-duran-remarkable/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jason Parsons, aka 'The Angry Ginger', is the host of two podcasts, 7 Days a Geek and Podcasting 101. Jason talks about being a single father of 5 and how he got started in podcasting. He is also a big fan of comics and has written his own web series entitled E.L.E. Jason and I talk about comics, parenting, and how to create a compelling storyline that gets the audience's attention. 07:50 - Is ginger a derogatory term? 10:35 - Jason went to college to become a screenwriter. 11:45 - No matter what Jason has gone through, he knows someone else out there can relate to it. 12:30 - Jason talks about the fake radio station he had as a kid. 15:20 - Since everything is so digital these days, are we loosing that tactile feeling? 16:25 - What does Jason miss from his childhood? Playtime! 19:10 - Jason talks about the differences between his parenting style vs. his parents’ parenting style. 23:20 - Jason self-publishes his own comic books. 28:30 - Jason's comic book audience is going to hate him because he plans to kill some of his characters off 30:00 - The problem with a lot of movies these days is that you have a hard time relating to the characters. 32:25 - If you're interested in comics, pick up Words for Pictures by Brian Michael Bendis. 32:55 - All you have to do is just read and start creating. 33:30 - Is there a community of indie comic book writers out there? 35:15 - It's a lot of money to print your comic book on-demand. 36:10 - Why did Jason start the 7 Days a Geek podcast? 41:50 - What do some people not understand about being a single dad? 43:20 - What is the most misunderstood thing about Jason? 44:50 - What has Jason changed his mind about recently? 50:00 - Jason talks about his other podcast, Podcasting 101. FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/jason-parsons-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jo Milmine is the host of the Shineybees podcast, a show about knitting. Jo not only has created an amazing community filled with other knitters, but she also won the 2015 New Media Europe for Most Engaged Audience. Jo talks about how she got into podcasting and some of the fantastic things her audience has done for her when she was overseas. 06:10 - It's a bit surreal for Yann to be on the show because he's a fan himself! 06:50 - How did Yann come up with the name of his podcast? 07:25 - This is Yann's second podcast. 13:25 - Yann is a huge music fan and his first podcast has helped open doors for him in that industry. 17:40 - Yann's academic background really helped him embrace music. 18:10 - Yann gives a history lesson about where he is from in Switzerland. 26:05 - Switzerland is not all about chocolate and watches. 27:10 - Yann talks about his ethnic background. He's a very mixed breed! 32:05 - If you do something that you're passionate about, it will be easier for you to work harder in it. 32:25 - It never feels like work when Yann's on his podcast. 33:25 - The school grading system is completely different in Italy compared to Switzerland. 35:55 - Yann's podcast is in English even though it is not his native language. 40:00 - Why did Yann choose the entrepreneur genre? 45:15 - What has Yann learned to do better since he started his podcast? 48:25 - Yann talks about his grandmother. 50:40 - What has Yann changed his mind about recently? 54:55 - When you step out of your comfort zone, you realize it really wasn't as scary as you thought. 58:00 - If you're a man in Switzerland, military service is mandatory. 01:00:10 - Once you believe in what you're doing, you should never feel worried about what people have to say. 01:04:15 - Yann talks about the Podcast Summit he is hosting. FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/jo-milmine-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Yann Ilunga is the host of the 360 Entrepreneur podcast. On his show, he sits down with some of the world’s top entrepreneurs, online marketing experts, and best-selling authors to talk about their successes and struggles. Yann shares his love for music and education on the show as well as why he decided to create two podcasts at the same time. 06:10 - It's a bit surreal for Yann to be on the show because he's a fan himself! 06:50 - How did Yann come up with the name of his podcast? 07:25 - This is Yann's second podcast. 13:25 - Yann is a huge music fan and his first podcast has helped open doors for him in that industry. 17:40 - Yann's academic background really helped him embrace music. 18:10 - Yann gives a history lesson about where he is from in Switzerland. 26:05 - Switzerland is not all about chocolate and watches. 27:10 - Yann talks about his ethnic background. He's a very mixed breed! 32:05 - If you do something that you're passionate about, it will be easier for you to work harder in it. 32:25 - It never feels like work when Yann's on his podcast. 33:25 - The school grading system is completely different in Italy compared to Switzerland. 35:55 - Yann's podcast is in English even though it is not his native language. 40:00 - Why did Yann choose the entrepreneur genre? 45:15 - What has Yann learned to do better since he started his podcast? 48:25 - Yann talks about his grandmother. 50:40 - What has Yann changed his mind about recently? 54:55 - When you step out of your comfort zone, you realize it really wasn't as scary as you thought. 58:00 - If you're a man in Switzerland, military service is mandatory. 01:00:10 - Once you believe in what you're doing, you should never feel worried about what people have to say. 01:04:15 - Yann talks about the Podcast Summit he is hosting. Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/Yann-Ilunga-Interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Erik Johnson discovered radio while he was studying architectureand has never looked back. He has been in the radio industry since1989 and currently helps podcasters cultivate their voice andtalent. Erik shares a bit of his story, the importance of silencein conversations, and some of the common mistakes new podcasterstend to make – like try to mimic someone else's voice. Tune in formore! 04:15 - Erik has been in radio since 1989. 05:10 - When Erik first started in radio, he tried to learneverything he could. He loves to learn. 05:50 - Does Erik have a teacher or mentor that also has such astrong desire to learn? 08:20 - What is a program director? 09:45 - Erik has a degree in architecture, but he fell out oflove with it after three years. 12:25 - How did Erik make the leap from architecture tobroadcasting? 13:45 - Erik hated speaking in front of people all throughouthigh school. 15:05 - It's just a matter of doing it enough until you're notscared anymore. 20:15 - Does Erik remember the separation between podcastingand radio? 21:15 - Podcasts changed for Erik when he got his iPhone. 21:35 - Erik started writing about podcasting before he didit. 24:25 - Erik and I talk about growing up as a child and howresilient we were. 28:10 - I remember the day Atari showed up at my house. 29:15 - Erik thought if he was able to teach others what he hadlearned in radio, people's podcasts would be 29:25 - The podcasting genre has become stronger overtime. 33:25 - We can always learn new things and craft our artbetter. 33:55 - When Erik coaches his clients, he tries to enhancetheir strengths. 34:25 - New podcasters try to sound like the 'radio guy' orsomebody else. 37:40 - You don't have to revamp your show, but you'd besurprised by what a bit of change can do to it. 38:40 - Erik talks about the importance of silence inconversations, especially in audio. 43:25 - Does Erik have a proud teacher moment? 45:55 - What has Erik changed his mind about recently? 49:25 - What is the most misunderstood thing about Erik? 50:40 - Erik is a fan of magic tricks and magicians. Full Show Notes:http://www.podcastjunkies.com/Erik-K-Johnson-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★