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Artifacts - Season 1 Trailer

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:20:00 -0400

Season One of Artifacts explores the emotional history of the internet generation. Not just the technology itself, but the feelings attached to it.

The optimism. The weirdness. The creativity.

The sense that the internet once felt smaller.

More personal. More human.

This season:

the Dreamcast becomes a lost future
old forums become digital neighbourhoods
burned CDs become emotional time capsules
and forgotten corners of the internet remind us what online spaces used to feel like before everything became content

This is Artifacts Season One: Lost Futures.

New episodes weekly.

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Do Most Podcasters Actually Need 32-Bit Float?

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:30:00 -0400

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32-bit float has become one of these big talking points in podcasting recently. And if you've been looking at new recorders or interfaces, or even microphones, you've probably seen people talking about it like it's an absolute must-have feature.

But do most podcasters really need 32-bit float?

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Winner of the Best Podcast Tips Podcast in the 2024 Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards.

Artifacts — Coming Soon

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:30:00 -0400

Remember Winamp skins? Burned CDs? AIM away messages? The Dreamcast? Those weird little corners of the internet that somehow felt more human than everything online today?

Maybe we don’t actually miss the technology. Maybe we miss how it made us feel.

Artifacts is a podcast about forgotten platforms, dead gadgets, old internet culture, creative communities, and the strange emotional connection we still have to them.

But this isn’t just nostalgia. It’s about why these things mattered.

Why people still defend the Zune.

Why some gamers are still obsessed with the Dreamcast.

Why old forums felt more personal than social media.

Why podcasting used to feel smaller… and maybe more exciting.

Every episode starts with an artifact. And then follows the story underneath it. The people. The feeling. The moment in time. And what it says about who we are now.

Because sometimes the objects fade. But the feeling doesn't.

I’m Danny Brown.

And this is Artifacts.

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Your Podcast Description Might Be Outdated

Fri, 08 May 2026 04:30:00 -0400

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Podcasts evolve over time - but podcast descriptions often don’t.

In this episode of One Minute Podcast Tips, I talk about why it’s important that your description still matches the show you’re making today, and how mismatched expectations can confuse new listeners before they even hit play.

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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in Podcasting

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:30:00 -0400

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Imposter syndrome is something almost every podcaster deals with at some point.

That feeling that you’re not experienced enough… that other creators know more than you… or that you shouldn’t really be the one talking about a topic.

And if you’re not careful, it can stop you from publishing altogether.

In this episode of One Minute Podcast Tips, I’m breaking down why imposter syndrome shows up, why it’s more common than you think, and - more importantly - how to move past it without waiting to feel “ready”.

You don’t need to be the ultimate expert to have a valuable podcast.

You just need to be helpful.

If you’ve ever hesitated to hit publish because you’re second-guessing yourself, this episode will help you reframe that thinking and keep moving forward.

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If You Are Using Apple Video Podcasts, Keep It Simple

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:15:00 -0400

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In the last episode, I talked about whether you should be using Apple’s new video podcast feature.

And the main takeaway was pretty simple - it only really makes sense if it fits your podcast and your workflow.

So if you are planning to use video, let’s talk about how to keep it simple.

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Should You Use Apple’s New Video Podcast Feature?

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:30:00 -0400

One of the big talking points in podcasting at the moment is around the new Apple Podcasts video option using HLS. Which leads to the question - should you be using it? Here's a simple way to think about it.

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Video on Apple Podcasts - Apple Podcasts for Creators

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Why You Don't Always Need New Episode Ideas

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:30:00 -0400

You’re probably sitting on content that could still be useful today. But once an episode is published, it’s easy to move straight on to the next one.

Which means good episodes get buried over time.

But here's the thing - you don’t always need new content ideas. Sometimes you just need to reuse the good ones.

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Are Your Episode Titles Encouraging Listeners?

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:30:00 -0400

Most podcast episode titles don’t really give people a reason to click.

They kind of describe what the episode is about… but not why you should listen.

And that’s the bit that matters. So let's make sure your episode titles are encouraging clicks and listens.

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Back and Better: One Minute Podcast Tips Returns

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to One Minute Podcast Tips! After taking a break for the past year, I’m thrilled to relaunch the show.

In this episode, I share why I decided to start again, what’s inspired me over the past year, and what you can expect from upcoming episodes. Each week, I’ll be sharing short, actionable tips to help podcasters create better episodes, stay motivated, and enjoy the process - all in just a minute a week.

Whether you’re a longtime listener or new to the show, this is your front-row seat to smarter, simpler podcasting, and I’m excited to have you along for the journey!

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The Real Deal on Podcast Wraps: What They Don't Show You

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400

We’re diving into the challenges podcasters face when it comes to understanding their audience beyond the flashy year-end summaries. While platforms like Spotify and Goodreads showcase a neat wrap-up of the year, we know that for creators, it often leaves us feeling frustrated because it only shows a fraction of the full picture.

That’s why we’re rolling out a six-step approach to help you create a comprehensive feedback document that digs deeper into your analytics. We’ll cover everything from establishing core numbers to identifying your best episodes and leveraging audience patterns to craft a solid plan for 2026.

By the end, you’ll have a clear strategy that goes beyond the surface and gets to the heart of what your audience really wants.

Takeaways:

Every December, the Internet is flooded with wrapped summaries highlighting our past year.
As creators, we often feel frustrated with how limited data from Spotify and others can be.
It's essential to analyze not just total downloads, but also listener engagement on various platforms.
Understanding geographic data can reveal unexpected opportunities for connecting with new audiences.

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Be a Better Podcaster is a tips and growth podcast brought to you by Jamie and Jaayne. These are AI hosts - their voices are auto-generated, reading content created by Danny Brown, host of One Minute Podcast Tips and 5 Random Questions.

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Stop Guessing: How to Use Your Podcast Data for a Killer 2026

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0400

We’re diving into the nitty-gritty of annual audits for content creators, especially as we head toward 2026. It's all about swapping that guesswork and gut feeling for cold, hard data.

We’ll outline a simple, structured process to help you review your 2025 goals and see what worked and what didn’t—because let’s face it, without this clarity, you're just flying blind into the new year. You’ll learn how to document your achievements and challenges, turning those insights into actionable plans.

By the end of this episode, you'll be equipped to not just reflect but to build a sustainable strategy for your content journey ahead.

Takeaways:

As content creators, we often feel the pressure to coast into the holidays, but planning for the new year should happen now.
An annual audit is crucial for leveraging past performance data, especially when setting goals for 2026.
It's essential to document not just the numbers, but also the habits and energy levels that contributed to those results.
Identifying gaps between your goals and actual performance helps you make better strategic adjustments going forward.

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Rain and Wind from Inside a Tent

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0400

Camping - the perfect escape from life, into a moment of solitude. The calming, cathartic sound of rain and a breeze on your tent, as you listen from inside.

Yuanlin City Soundscape at 5.00am

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0400

The beautiful, serene soundscape of Yuanlin City in Taiwan coming to life, recorded at 5.00am.

Running Water

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0400

From lakes to rivers, streams to outlets, the gentle running of water is the perfect soundtrack to ease your mind to quietness.

Sponsorships Demystified: Your Roadmap to Success

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Today, we're tackling a hot topic for podcasters: sponsorships. Should you go for them? How do you find the right ones? We’re cutting through the confusion and getting into the nitty-gritty of building effective collaborations that actually make sense for your show and your audience.

It's not just about slapping an ad in your episode; it’s about strategy and genuine partnerships that resonate with your listeners.

Join us as we unpack insights from Danny at Be a Better Podcaster, aiming to help you navigate the jungle of sponsorships while maintaining trust and integrity with your audience.

Takeaways:

In the podcasting world, finding the right sponsorship fit is crucial for success and listener trust.
Direct pitching to brands can be an effective strategy, especially when you understand your audience well.
It's essential to focus on engagement metrics rather than just download numbers when seeking sponsorships.
Misaligned sponsorships can damage your relationship with listeners and hurt brand reputations over time.
Building authentic partnerships with brands is more beneficial than simply chasing ad dollars for your podcast.
Podcasters should prioritize quality connections over quantity, focusing on brands that genuinely align with their values.

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Communication Over Distances

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 19:00:00 -0400

Distance. Space. Ambience. Music. A relaxing blend of all sounds and genres to take your mind to a restful place.

Rainy Day in Town with Birds Singing

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0400

A silent day, with the exception of gentle rainfall, and the calming sound of birds singing gently to each other.

When Creativity Meets Pressure: Podcasting's Silent Struggles

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Today's chat dives deep into a topic that's often brushed under the rug in the podcasting scene: mental health challenges. We kick things off by highlighting how the creative buzz of podcasting can sometimes clash with the hidden struggles that come after the mic is off.

We explore Danny's personal story, where he faced depression and anxiety, shining a light on how these issues can creep up, especially in a solitary creative environment. As we unpack the pressures of solo podcasting, from editing woes to the stress of analytics, we stress the importance of normalizing conversations about mental health in our community.

Ultimately, we’re here to remind ourselves that it’s okay to struggle and that support is vital, so let’s chat about how we can create safer spaces for each other.

Takeaways:

Creative work can be super fulfilling, but it also comes with hidden struggles.
Many podcasters face mental health issues due to the pressures of the job.
Isolation in podcasting can amplify mental health challenges, making creators feel alone.
The pressure to achieve and produce can lead to anxiety and self-doubt for podcasters.
We need to talk more openly about mental health within the podcasting community.
Creating supportive spaces for podcasters can help combat the stigma around mental health issues.

Mentioned in today's episode

Let's Talk About Mental Health in Podcasting – Be a Better Podcaster

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Ask Me Anything: Your Podcasting Questions Answered Live!

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:30:00 -0400

After nearly three years of quick-hit podcasting tips in under 60 seconds, One Minute Podcast Tips is evolving.

In the next few weeks, I’ll be shifting from this micro format to a bi-weekly livestream on YouTube, where you can join me live for deeper conversations, community Q&As, and real-time podcasting advice.

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Why Every Podcaster Should Be Using Reddit

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:15:00 -0400

If you're not using Reddit as a podcaster, you're missing out on some great opportunities. Here's why.

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4 Quick Editing Tips for Real-world Podcast Listening

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:45:00 -0400

When you edit for where your listeners actually are - and not where you wish they were - you create a better experience for them.

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Maximize Your Sponsorship: The Hidden Value of Your Audience

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to working with sponsors, make sure you're sharing the full picture of your audience, so you can charge your full value as opposed to just part of it.

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How Many Words Do You Need to Describe Your Podcast?

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to attracting new listeners, being able to describe your show effectively can be key. So how many words would you need to describe your podcast?

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Where to Find YouTube Analytics for Your Podcast

Mon, 26 May 2025 04:30:00 -0400

If your podcast is on YouTube via RSS - especially now that YouTube Music supports podcast feeds - there’s a catch when it comes to analytics.

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How to Leverage Industry Newsletters to Grow Your Podcast

Mon, 19 May 2025 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to your podcast, promoting it through industry newsletters can make a huge difference when it comes to growing your show properly from the start.

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Why You Shouldn't Panic About Spotify's New Public Plays

Mon, 12 May 2025 09:30:00 -0400

Spotify recently made podcast play counts public, and some podcasters are worried. Here's why you shouldn't panic.

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How to Turn Your Podcast Fans Into Supporters

Mon, 05 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400

If you don't have thousands and thousands of downloads, monetizing your podcast can be hard - unless you turn your fans into supporters. Here are some easy ways to do that.

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3 Cool Features from Adobe Podcast to Help Your Recording Workflow

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:30:00 -0400

With the Adobe Podcast suite of tools, you can save a lot of time when it comes to managing your recording and editing workflow.

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Adobe Podcast | AI audio recording and editing, all on the web

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How to Build and Grow an Engaged Podcast Community

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to growing your podcast beyond just downloads, one of the things to focus on is building an engaged community. Here are some tips to not only help you build and grow a community, but keep it engaged, too.

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Support OMPT in the Quill Podcast Awards 2025

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:30:00 -0400

The annual Quill Podcast Awards are now open, and I'd be ever so grateful if you could nominate One Minute Podcast Tips. These awards are a great way for indie podcasters to be recognized for our work, and your nomination can really help the show advance to the finalist voting round.

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How to Use Old Episodes to Grow Your Podcast

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 04:30:00 -0400

One of the best and easiest ways to grow your podcast is to use old episodes to create new content. Here's how.

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How to Ignore The Wrong Audience and Attract the Right One

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:45:00 -0400

When it comes to growing your podcast, a lot of podcasters make the mistake of trying to appease everyone, even those listeners that won't help them grow. So how do you change that? Let's dive in.

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Forget the Myths: Real Talk on Growing Your Podcast

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:30:00 -0400

Discover essential strategies for podcast growth: focus on quality content, know your audience, and leverage analytics for success.

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Why Trailer Swaps Are a Great Way to Get More Podcast Listeners

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to getting more listeners and growing your podcast, one of the most effective ways I've found is via trailer swaps. Sure, social media can help, but I tend to find that's more for awareness as opposed to listens.

Trailer swaps, on the other hand, are a much stronger option, and here's why.

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How to Sound Like a Pro with a Podcast Editing Chain

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to your podcast audio, an editing chain can help turn decent audio into great audio. Here's what to look for and when to use.

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Does Your Podcast Trailer Still Represent Your Show Properly?

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 04:30:00 -0400

When was the last time you updated your podcast trailer? If the answer is never, you may not be giving potential new listeners the best impression of your show.

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How to Get the Best Podcast Audio Quality Every Time

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to the audio quality of your podcast, it can be hard to get it just right. However, there's a great free tool that helps you achieve the best audio every time.

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Mon, 17 Feb 2025 04:30:00 -0400

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Should You Reply to Negative Reviews of Your Podcast?

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to negative reviews of your podcast, you need to decide whether to react or not. Here's how to decide.

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How to Use Old Episodes to Power Your Podcast's Growth

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 04:30:00 -0400

One of the things I do at the start of each year is look at my top 10 episodes. This can be a great way to plan out new content, as I explain in this episode.

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How Rephonic Can Help You Attract Sponsors for Your Podcast

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to getting sponsors for your podcast, a sponsor kit is a great way to attract the ones you want to work with. Free online platform Rephonic makes it super easy to create an effective one.

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Why Spotify's New Monetization Features Probably Aren't for You

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 04:30:00 -0400

Spotify's recent announcement of new monetization options for podcasters, including the Spotify Partner Program and Subscriptions, seems enticing at first glance.

However, a closer inspection reveals that for many average podcasters, the eligibility requirements are prohibitively high.

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Is There an Ideal Length for a Podcast Trailer?

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:29:00 -0400

A podcast trailer is your chance to introduce yourself, outline your podcast’s themes, and let listeners know what they can expect in terms of content and frequency. But is there an ideal length for your trailer?

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Why Your Podcast Name Matters More Than You Think

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to making your podcast stand out, using your show's full name boosts recall and recommendations. Here's why.

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Introducing Be a Better Podcaster, to Help You Grow in 2025

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 04:30:00 -0400

To build on the success of One Minute Podcast Tips, and based on some excellent feedback from listeners, I've created an additional - and free - resource for you called Be a Better Podcaster. Here's what to expect.

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Be a Better Podcaster - tips and advice to grow your podcast

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Why Listeners and Consumption Matter More Than Downloads

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:58:00 -0400

Listeners and consumption percentage are the two key analytics every podcaster should focus on to gauge their podcast's success.

While downloads are important, understanding who's actually listening to your episodes provides a clearer picture of engagement.

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How to Use Your Podcast Stats to Keep Existing Listeners and Attract New Ones

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 04:30:00 -0400

Coming up with fresh ideas for podcast episodes doesn't have to be a daunting task. One effective strategy is to tap into your own analytics, especially by examining which episodes have resonated most with your audience over the past year.

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From Mics to Mixers: When Should You Upgrade Your Podcast Gear?

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 04:30:00 -0400

How do you know when it's the right time to upgrade your podcasting equipment? Well, the truth is you might not even need to - here's why.

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Why Every Podcast Should Have a Great Elevator Pitch

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 04:30:00 -0400

The elevator pitch is often overlooked in the world of podcasting, yet it can be a key tool to growing your show. Here's why you need one.

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Overcoming Podfade and Loving Your Podcast Again

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:44:00 -0400

Whether it's a lack of downloads or just life getting in the way, there are ways to overcome podfade and help you find the joy in podcasting once again. Here are some things to look at and work on.

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The Pros and Cons of Joining a Podcast Network

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 04:30:00 -0400

One of the more effective ways to grow your podcast is to join a network. But it's not just as simple as joining a network - there are pros and cons you need to be aware of, so let's have a look at those.

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From Downloads to Engagement: Navigating Podcast Metrics

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Understanding podcast metrics is crucial for both creators and listeners, as it provides insight into how content is consumed and appreciated. In this episode, we break down key metrics like downloads, listens, and followers, clarifying what these numbers truly mean for podcast success.

Takeaways:

Understanding podcast metrics is crucial for podcasters to gauge their success accurately.
Not all downloads equate to actual listens; engagement is a more reliable metric.
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) provides standards for measuring podcast downloads effectively.
Apple Podcasts defines an engaged listener as someone who listens for at least 20 minutes.
Followers are essential as they represent a podcast's loyal community and engagement level.
High listener engagement suggests quality content, making it appealing to new potential listeners.

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Spotify
Apple Podcasts

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Top 3 Ways to Create a Podcast for Longevity

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:30:00 -0400

Welcome to a special milestone of One Minute Podcast Tips, where I celebrate episode 100! In this episode, I share my top three tips tips on how to achieve podcast longevity.

Mentioned in this episode: Episode 100 Live Stream

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Spotify's Billion-Dollar Gamble: Is Exclusive Content Worth It?

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we take a look at the evolving landscape of podcast exclusivity, a trend that has taken the industry by storm. This includes how major platforms are competing fiercely for exclusive content, echoing the earlier transitions seen in the television industry from cable to streaming services.

We also explore Spotify's aggressive acquisition strategy and their staggering investments, including the $200 million deal for Joe Rogan and the billion-dollar commitment to becoming a dominant player in the podcasting space.

This spending spree raises questions about the long-term sustainability of such a model and whether it will truly benefit creators and audiences alike.

Takeaways:

Exclusive podcast deals are changing the landscape of the industry, similar to the transition from cable to streaming.
Spotify's significant financial investments, including over a billion dollars, indicate their aggressive push for dominance in podcasting.
Some creators, like the Obamas, are stepping away from exclusivity for broader audience reach and engagement.
Listener habits are crucial in shaping the future of podcasting and platform success.
Reports suggest that exclusive shows have seen listener drops as steep as 75%, raising concerns for Spotify.
The podcasting showdown continues as both Spotify and Apple vie for premium content and audience engagement.

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Spotify
Netflix
Gimlet Media
The Ringer
Parkhast
Disney
BBC
Slate

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Breaking Through the Noise: How Indie Podcasts Can Shine

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400

What transforms a hidden gem of a podcast into a smash hit? In this episode, we delve into the critical challenges indie podcasters face: findability and fundability. These two intertwined hurdles often determine a show's success or obscurity.

We also highlight the financial barriers, such as costly award entry fees and the steep price of outsourcing, which can amount to $12,000 annually. Solutions like curated discovery on platforms like Goodpods and potential streaming models for steady income are explored.

And we emphasize the need for innovative approaches to ensure that quality content can rise to the top and reach its intended audience.

Takeaways:

Many indie podcasters face the dual challenges of findability and fundability, crucial for success.
Findability isn't just about being on platforms like Apple or Spotify, but about discoverability by the right listeners.
Fundability provides resources for better production and marketing, helping podcasts become more discoverable.
Outsourcing basics can cost indie podcasters up to $12,000 a year, highlighting financial challenges.
Platforms like Goodpods are attempting to level the playing field for independent creators through curated discovery.
The podcasting industry could benefit from streaming payment models similar to those used in the music industry.
Listeners play a crucial role in supporting indie podcasts by seeking them out and sharing them with others.

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Apple
Spotify
Goodpods
Webby

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Dynamic Content: Keep Your Listeners Coming Back for More

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:30:00 -0400

While ads and sponsor messages are the usual use of dynamic content, there's a lot more you can do to keep your listeners engaged.

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Why Mic Technique is Key, and How to Improve Yours

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we delve into microphone techniques inspired by Danny Brown's video, offering practical tips for achieving high-quality audio without a professional studio.

We also share key differences between condenser and dynamic microphones, as well as effective strategies to help you achieve a consistent mic technique to make every episode sound great!

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Why Headphones Are the Most Important Podcast Gear

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to podcast equipment, a lot of the discussions are usually around mics, or interfaces, or software, etc. For some reason, you rarely see headphones mentioned, and yet they're probably the most underrated piece of equipment around.

Here's why you should use headphones for your podcast recording and editing.

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AI-Generated Podcasts: The Future of Audio Storytelling?

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400

As AI continues to reshape the industry, we take a look at the balance between innovation and preserving the unique elements that make podcasts special.

Join us as we navigate this new landscape and consider the implications of AI-generated content on creativity and diversity of thought

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What Should You Call Your Podcast's Paid Content Options?

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:30:00 -0400

For podcasters that offer a premium option (so, where you can get stuff like exclusive content, early access to episodes, bonus content, etc), one of the things that can be a problem is what to call it.

Do you call it Memberships? Do you call it Premium Listeners or Premium Members? Do you call it Premium Subscribers, or even just subscribers? Let's take a look.

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Podcasting Myths: It's Time to Bust Them Wide Open

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we tackle the common misconceptions that surround the podcasting world, especially for those just starting out, and bust them wide open to ensure you don't get taken in by them.

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Stop Confusing Your Audience - Why One Call to Action Is Key to Growth

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400

While it’s tempting to have multiple calls to action on your podcast, too many can confuse and therefore negate their effectiveness.

Ideally, keep it at one and emphasize that regularly.

By keeping your call to action simple and focused, listeners will be more likely to take that action which in turn will grow your show. So what call to action should you use? Let's dig in!

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Making Sense of Podcasting's Fractured Data Points

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400

When it comes to data for your podcast, podcasters are spoiled for choice. From their hosting company to Podcasts Connect, Spotify for Podcasters, Chartable, Podtrac, and more, there's never been a better time to be able to access data.

But how do you make sense of it all, and do you really need access to every platform?

In this episode, we delve into the intriguing world of podcast analytics, especially following Chartable's recent changes to its Apple Podcast integration. Podcast metrics can often feel daunting, leaving many of us gazing at a sea of numbers with little understanding of their implications.

Today, we’ll explore how podcasters can effectively navigate through their analytics dashboards and pinpoint what metrics truly matter. Let's dive in!

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3 Alternatives to Social Media for Growing Your Podcast

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:30:00 -0400

While social media can help from a word of mouth perspective, and I've seen some podcasters have great success with it, I find it generally isn't very effective at growth for your podcast.

It’s great for building a community around you and your show, but harder to actually drive listens. So, instead, here are three options I've found more effective.

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Why Gaps in Your Audio Can Be Good

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:15:00 -0400

In this episode of Be a Better Podcaster, we dive into the art of editing and why embracing pauses and natural breaths can improve your podcast.

Learn how over-editing can make conversations sound robotic, how to find the perfect balance between too much and not enough editing, and how slight imperfections can enhance the listener's experience. Sure, AI editors are useful, but the nuance of the human touch matters to avoid a "too polished" result.

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Embrace natural pauses and "ums"
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Why Audio Quality is More Important Than You Think

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Hi everyone! In this inaugural episode, we explore the critical role of audio quality in podcast engagement and listener satisfaction. We examine a recent Twitter poll which revealed that over half of the 305 respondents consider poor audio quality the primary reason for abandoning a podcast.

Listener grievances include subpar audio, the perception of amateurism, the annoyance of excessive sound effects, and the frustration with easily avoidable technical issues.

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The impact of audio quality on the listener experience
Common audio pitfalls that plague podcasts and alienate audiences
Simple yet effective strategies to elevate audio quality, regardless of budget

Listen now to discover how prioritizing audio quality can be a game-changer for your podcasting journey!

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Introducing Be a Better Podcaster and Why You Should Listen

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:30:00 -0400

Hey there, podcast enthusiasts! Welcome to Be a Better Podcaster, where we—Jamie and Jaayne—are here to sprinkle a little magic on your podcasting journey. We're all about helping you level up your show with fresh tips, tricks, and insights.

Each episode, we dive into a smorgasbord of topics, whether you’re looking to enhance your content, perfect your sound quality, or figure out the best equipment to buy. We also tackle the nitty-gritty of data analysis to help you understand what’s working and what needs a tweak. Our goal is to make all this techy stuff super accessible and a whole lot of fun.

So, if you're ready to make your podcast shine brighter than ever, hit that subscribe button on your favorite podcast app. And hey, we’d love to hear from you—drop us a review and let us know how we’re doing!

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How to Improve Your Podcast Audio with Auphonic

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to your podcast audio, online tool Auphonic makes it super easy to optimize and repair your audio, making each episode sound the best it can every time.

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How to Find Follower Numbers for Your Podcast

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to podcast numbers, a lot of the times podcasters just look at downloads or listens. And while that's good for an overall view, you can get other useful data like follower numbers on different apps, if you know where to look.

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Why You Should Use the Correct LUFS Setting for Your Podcast

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to the listening experience of your podcast followers, LUFS plays a huge role in making it as enjoyable as possible. So what is LUFS and why is it important for your podcast?

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Why You Should Think About the Legal Side of Your Podcast

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 04:30:00 -0400

If there's more than one person responsible for your podcast, then it's a good idea to have a legal agreement in place regarding who's responsible for what. And here's why.

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What's the Difference Between Downloads, Listens, and Followers?

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 04:30:00 -0400

A question many podcasters ask is what's the difference between podcast downloads, listens, and followers? So let's find out.

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Why You Should Have a Newsletter for Your Podcast

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 04:30:00 -0400

Should you have a newsletter for your podcast? The simple answer is yes - and here's why.

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How to Avoid or Remove Deep Breaths in Your Podcast Audio

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 04:30:00 -0400

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How Much Does It Cost to Start a Podcast?

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 04:30:00 -0400

For a lot of new podcasters, the question that comes up the most is how much does it cost to start a podcast, and what equipment should you buy? So let's talk about that.

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Can You Use Processing Effects While Recording Your Podcast Episode?

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 04:30:00 -0400

A question that often pops up is whether you can use processing effects while recording your podcast episode, or should they be added in post-production. So let's dig in.

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The Number One Way to Grow Your Podcast

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to growing your podcast, there's a lot of advice around this - some great, some good, and then the rest. But in all honesty, there's only one real way to make your podcast grow.

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Get More Listeners By Providing Transcripts

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 04:30:00 -0400

A question I see asked a lot is whether you should use transcripts for your podcast, and if they're worth it because it just adds more to the production of an episode.

Here are two very simple reasons why you should, as well as a couple of options - free and paid - to add transcripts to your podcast.

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Should You Use Substack For Your Podcast Hosting?

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 04:30:00 -0400

I saw a post on Reddit this week asking if you should use Substack as your podcast host. Here's what I replied with.

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How to Charge Podcast Sponsors and Advertisers More Money

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to sponsors and advertisers, a lot of podcasters just share their download numbers.

And, while downloads can give information about your show, it's probably only a fraction of what you can share. And this can cost you when it comes to how much you get paid by those sponsors.

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Bonus: 3 Things I'd Do Differently If I Started Podcasting Today

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:00:00 -0400

Take a look online, whether on Twitter, Facebook groups, Reddit, etc, and you’ll frequently come across questions about starting a podcast. From there, many answers share equipment to buy, hosts to use, etc.

All well, all good. But what you don’t often see is what you shouldn’t do, and why, based on personal experience and lessons learned.

So, while this is in no way an exhaustive list of do’s and don’ts - after all, it’s all subjective to individual needs - here are three lessons I wish I’d known when I started podcasting seriously back in 2016.

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Why You Should Use Your Full Podcast Name Every Time

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 04:30:00 -0400

If you listen to the outro of this podcast, you'll hear that I mention it by name, with the call to action being, "If you enjoy One Minute Podcast Tips, be sure to share with your friends." This is instead of saying "If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to share with your friends"

It's the same when I talk about the show online - I use the full name as opposed to "My podcast".

And there's a simple reason for this - branding and recall.

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How to Make Your Podcast Recordings Sound Better

Mon, 27 May 2024 04:30:00 -0400

One of the most popular questions online is how to make your podcast sound better. The good news is, there are a host of options available from free and easy to more advanced.

Here's how to make your podcast recording space sound better.

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How to Prepare Listeners for Unexpected Breaks in Publishing

Sun, 19 May 2024 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to publishing, we all want to be as consistent as possible. But there will be times you need to take an unexpected break.

Here are some tips on preparing your listeners when there are unexpected breaks in your podcast publishing schedule.

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Three Quick Ways to Make Your Podcast Edits Sound Natural

Sun, 12 May 2024 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to editing your podcast, it can be tempting to make it too polished, to the point where it doesn't flow as well as it should. And it's understandable - after all, you want to offer your listeners the best experience you can.

But to make each episode as good as it can be, there are three quick changes you can make to help it sound as natural as possible.

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How to Turn Popular Episodes into Evergreen Content

Sun, 05 May 2024 04:30:00 -0400

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The Single Most Important Call to Action to Include on Your Podcast

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to growing your podcast, there are many ways to do that and encourage through calls to action on your episodes. But there's one single call to action you should include on every single episode, and here's why.

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Why You Shouldn't Use Apple Plays and Spotify Starts as Podcast Analytics Metrics

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to podcast analytics, Plays on Apple Podcasts Connect and Starts on Spotify for Podcasters are often used as data points for reporting. Here's why you shouldn't use them.

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The 10 Word Rule to Successfully Describe Your Podcast and Attract Listeners

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 04:30:00 -0400

I've spoken before on why it's important to have a good elevator pitch for your podcast. But more than this is something I call the 10 Word Rule when it comes to describing your podcast in a way that can help attract new listeners.

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From College Basketball to Compelling Conversations: Sean Dillon's Podcasting Journey

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:30:00 -0400

In this episode, Sean Dillon shares insights into the origins of his podcasts, the unique format of "Rocking 25," and the storytelling approach of "Beyond the Mic." Discover how Sean's experiences driving golf carts for VIPs led to memorable encounters with celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Burl Ives.

Sean's storytelling prowess shines through as he delves into the art of conversation and the importance of capturing untold stories from guests like Lea Thompson, Robby Takac, Alex Winter, and Gloria Gaynor.

Whether you're a sports enthusiast or a fan of captivating interviews, this episode offers a glimpse into the world of podcasting and storytelling.

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"If my guest pauses for five or six or 10, 30 seconds to say, man, I don't know how to answer this. That right there shows vulnerability, and it shows that we're all human." - Sean Dillon

"It's not about the star. It's about the person that the star is with." - Sean Dillon

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Two Simple Ways to Get Feedback from Your Podcast Listeners

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 04:30:00 -0400

Due to the way podcasts are consumed, it can be hard to get feedback from your listeners. Comments, thoughts on an episode, and more are all valuable to receive.

Thankfully, there are two simple ways to get feedback from your podcast listeners, as I share in this episode.

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Do You Need an Expensive Audio Interface for Your Podcast?

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to your podcast audio, do you need an expensive audio interface for the best sound, or can you use less expensive interfaces?

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David Medus of Fun Fact Friday - Why Stories and Connection Are the Key to Podcast Longevity

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0400

In this episode, Danny Brown interviews David Medus, the founder of Medus Media and host of the "Fun Fact Friday with Leila and David" podcast. David shares his background in podcasting and his passion for creating audio content. He discusses his other podcast, "MedusPod," an audio fiction anthology series featuring sci-fi, fantasy, and horror stories.

David also talks about his experience with live streaming and the challenges and benefits of producing live shows. He shares the story of a dart accident from his childhood and how it shaped his perspective on life. Throughout the conversation, David emphasizes the importance of community and engagement in podcasting.

Notable Quotes:

"The live experience is a whole different experience. It feels more like you're part of a community." - David Medus

"We don't make a really detailed list of facts. We kind of just leave the websites open. So as we're reading them, it's the first time we've read them a lot of the times." - David Medus

"I want to do a live show, like the old live radio dramas of yesteryear. With the technology now, it's possible and doable." - David Medus

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Three Podcast Newsletters to Help You Be a Better Podcaster

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0400

The goal of One Minute Podcast Tips is to help you be a better podcaster, and hopefully that's the case with each episode.

However, there are also some other great resources for this, including podcast newsletters, and here are my top three recommendations for newsletters that help you be a better podcaster.

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A Quick Intro to Two Awesome and FUN New Podcasts Involving Yours Truly!

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 19:45:00 -0400

In this bonus episode of One Minute Podcast Tips, I wanted to introduce you to two new podcasts I'm part of - In & Around Podcasting that I co-host with Mark Asquith, and My Other Podcast Is that I'm the host of.

Listen to the trailers and check out the new shows below!

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Why You Should Pitch Your Podcast News to Industry Newsletters

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0400

Last week, I published the first episode of a brand new podcast. As part of the run up to that, I shared the upcoming publish info with various industry newsletters, and asked if they'd be willing to share with their readers.

As a result, the first episode received over 1,000 listeners on day one, many of which came from these newsletters. Here's why you should be pitching your podcasting news, and some do's and don'ts around that.

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Gareth Davies of The Music Room - How Staying Out of the Limelight Led to Podcast Success

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0400

In this episode, Danny Brown interviews Gareth Davies, a media composer and audio producer at The Sound Boutique. Gareth shares his experience working on TV shows like "Toad & Friends" and "Scream Street" and discusses the challenges and rewards of composing music for these productions.

They also delve into Gareth's main podcast, "The Music Room," which serves as a valuable resource for musicians and composers, offering insights, advice, and a supportive community. Additionally, they explore Gareth's other podcast, "Podcasting People," which focuses on the podcasting industry and features interviews with various professionals in the field.

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"I love the teamwork that happens around productions, much the same as podcast productions. You have a team where you're getting everything together and working towards the same goal." - Gareth Davis

"The Music Room is for people entering the industry who might feel a bit daunted by it. It's for people trying to navigate their way through their careers." - Gareth Davis

"Podcasting People is about gaining insights, speaking to people working in the industry, and bringing people together to put human faces on these roles." - Gareth Davis

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Should You Use WAV or MP3 Files for Your Podcast Audio?

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to your podcast audio, what format should you use - WAV or MP3? And is there a reason to use one over the other?

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Why Good Mic Technique is Key to Your Podcast Audio

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 04:30:00 -0400

There are two ways to ensure you get great podcast audio every time. The first is sound treating your room. The second is even easier, and costs nothing, and that's having good mic technique.

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Introducing My Other Podcast Is...

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Get set for a podcasting journey that's a little off the beaten path! Imagine if your favourite tech podcaster took a detour into the world of drunk space cats, or your go-to true crime expert explored the quirky love lives of sloths in Central America.

That's exactly what My Other Podcast Is... will introduce you to, showing you a side of your favourite podcast hosts you never knew existed! Join me, Danny Brown, as we dive into the hidden gems of each podcaster's other, lesser-known show that is the complete opposite that listeners of their main podcast would expect.

From the surprising to the fantastical, every episode will bring you a fun and lively chat with some of your favourite podcasters, and some soon-to-be favourites, and delve into the other podcast their regular listeners may not even know about.

Released bi-weekly on Thursday mornings, My Other Podcast Is... promises to be a fun trip down the rabbit holes of some truly surprising podcasts. Follow for free on your favourite podcast app, or listen online at My Other Podcast Is..., and be prepared for the unexpected!

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Why It's Important to Keep Your Podcast Trailer Up-to-Date

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 04:30:00 -0400

I've spoken before about the importance of having a trailer for your podcast. There are a few reasons, but the main one is it's one of the most effective ways of promoting your show to new listeners.

This is why it's key to keep your podcast trailer up to date, so potential listeners know exactly what to expect from your show.

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How Third-Party Podcast Prefixes Can Help Define Your Listeners and Attract Sponsors

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 04:30:00 -0400

Host analytics are excellent, and can really help you understand the growth of your show and where you need to add some more focus. Combining with third-party podcast prefixes, though, can really help you understand your audience and attract better sponsors.

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The Top 3 Options You Should Always Have on Your Podcast Website

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to your podcast website, it's really up to you as to what goes on there. However, these are the top three options you should always have on your site.

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Do You Need to Use a Shock Mount With Your Mic?

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to recording, you might hear other podcasters tell you to use a shock mount with your mic. So what is a shock mount, and do you need to use one?

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How to Make Listener Donations and Memberships Easy for Your Podcast

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to making money with your podcast, listener donations and memberships are two of the easiest and most effective ways to do so.

And if you take a little time to make it as easy as possible for listeners to support, they can be even more effective.

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Why You Should Edit Your Podcast

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 04:30:00 -0400

One of the questions that appears online regularly is do you need to edit your podcast? Much of this comes from podcasters who just want to hit record and then publish right away.

While you can take this approach, there's a lot to be said on why you should edit, even it's it's just the bare minimum.

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Should You Add Your Video Podcast to Spotify?

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to video podcasts, most people think of YouTube. However, both Apple Podcasts and Spotify support video, with Spotify in particular making a push for video podcasts on their platform.

So should you add your video podcast to Spotify?

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How to Avoid and Overcome Podfade

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 04:30:00 -0400

At some point in your podcasting journey, you'll encounter podfade, where you feel burned out and maybe even want to quit.

The good news is, this is normal and there are ways to avoid and overcome podfade.

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3 Tips to Save Time in Post-Production and Editing

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 04:30:00 -0400

For most podcasters, post-production and editing each episode is where a lot of their time can be spent. Fine-tuning the sound, removing unwanted sounds and words, etc, can mean spending about 2-3 hours editing a 1 hour episode.

However, you can remove a lot of this time if you prepare beforehand. Here are three tips to save time when it comes to post-production and editing.

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What's The Best Way to Use AI for Your Podcast?

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Over the last 12 months or so, Artificial Intelligence (or AI) has become really popular with podcasters. But what's the best way to use AI for your podcast?

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A Special Holiday Message, and Coming Up in 2024

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 20:14:00 -0400

As we approach the end of another year, I just wanted to drop in with this special holiday message as well as a quick preview of what's coming up in 2024 for One Minute Podcast Tips.

Thanks for being part of the One Minute Podcast Tips community, your support truly means a lot!

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Should You Publish Your Podcast RSS Feed to YouTube? It Depends

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 04:30:00 -0400

With the news that YouTube has now rolled out the option to upload your podcast RSS feed to YouTube to all podcasters, should you upload your RSS feed? It depends, as there are some things you need to be aware of.

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What Podcast Editing Software is Best for Beginners?

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 04:30:00 -0400

I've spoken before about the importance of editing your podcast, but what's the best podcast editing software for beginners?

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18 Expert Tips to Be a Better Podcaster - Special Birthday Episode

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 04:30:00 -0400

To celebrate the first birthday of One Minute Podcast Tips, Danny Brown has invited some of his favourite podcasters to share their own podcast tips.

These expert tips cover everything from marketing, to monetization, to community, why you should embrace video, trailer swaps, and more. No matter where you are in your podcasting journey, these 18 expert tips will help you be a better podcaster.

Be sure to follow them online and check out their podcasts!

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Why It's Important to Repair Your Podcast Episode Audio Every Time

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Having great audio means your listeners will enjoy your podcast episodes more - but there's another reason why you should repair your podcast episode audio every time.

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The Two Podcast Analytics Every Podcaster Should Be Checking

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 09:30:00 -0400

When it comes to podcast analytics, many podcasters just look at downloads and subscribers. And while these are useful, there are two other podcast analytics data points that every podcaster should be looking at instead.

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Why You Should Use Headphones for Your Podcast Recording and Editing

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 09:30:00 -0400

Here's why you should use headphones for your podcast recording and editing.

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Why You Need a Strong Elevator Pitch for Your Podcast

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 09:30:00 -0400

When it comes to promoting your podcast, a strong elevator pitch can be the most effective way to do so. Here's why.

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Get More Data For Your Podcast With OP3 Podcast Analytics

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 09:30:00 -0400

If your podcast host lacks a little in the analytics department, the OP3 podcast analytics platform could be just the thing you need to access more accurate analytics for your show.

Best of all, OP3 is completely free!

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Pod Chat - The Final Episode

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Pod Chat is closing, as I continue more in my latest podcast. Here are the full details, as well as some shows you might want to follow to keep up with the podcast industry.

Check out One Minute Podcast Tips and be a better podcaster in just a minute a week.

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How to Let Listeners Know When You Rebrand a Podcast

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 08:30:00 -0400

This week's tip is a listener question from Diann Wingert of the Driven Woman Entrepreneur Podcast. Diann wants to know the best way to let listeners know when/if you rebrand your podcast.

There are a few things you need to do, so let's dig in.

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Google Podcasts is Closing - How to Prepare Your Listeners

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 08:30:00 -0400

With the news that Google Podcasts is closing, and Google wanting to move existing Google Podcasts listeners to YouTube Music, here are some tips on how to help listeners that don't want to use YouTube Music stay subscribed to your show.

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Do You Need to Use an Audio Interface for Your Podcast?

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 08:30:00 -0400

When it comes to your podcast recording, there are generally two options - direct into your computer, or via an audio interface. So which option should you use?

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Should You Use a Wind Screen or Pop Filter With Your Mic?

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 08:30:00 -0400

When it comes to helping avoid plosives on your podcast audio, most podcasters use either a wind screen or a pop filter with their microphone. But which one is better, and which should you use?

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The Two P's to Podcast Success

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 08:30:00 -0400

There's an interesting stat in the podcast space that 90% of podcasts don't get past episode three. Of those that continue, 90% of these stop after 20 episodes. So how can you ensure you're one of the ones that make it past this? By following what I call the Two P's to Podcast Success.

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How to Improve the Quality of Your Audio with Podcast Grader

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 08:30:00 -0400

The quality of your podcast audio can make all the difference when it comes to how enjoyable your podcast is to listeners. This is where both pre- and post-production comes into play.

For pre-production, there's a great tool called Podcast Grader that shares the four key metrics of great-sounding audio, and how to achieve it. Here's why you should use it.

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How to Get Great Podcast Audio When Recording Outside

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

While most podcast recordings are indoors, there will be times when you might need to record outside. With all the unknowns that can come with that, how can you ensure you still get great audio?

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The Pros and Cons of Batch Recording Your Episodes

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0400

When it comes to your podcast, there are pros and cons to recording your episodes in batches. Here are some of them, to help you decide whether you should batch record or not.

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A Super Easy Way to Get Great Podcast Cover Art

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 18:00:00 -0400

When it comes to your podcast cover art, it's important to make it the best you can. After all, your artwork is the first impression potential listeners will get of you show. Here's a really easy way to get great podcast cover art.

Check out Canva for podcast cover art templates: Canva

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Exclusive Podcasting Advice Just for You: The Magic Mic Membership

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 17:15:00 -0400

Welcome back to Pod Chat! In this bonus episode, I'm excited to share the launch of the Magic Mic Membership, exclusively for amazing podcasters like you.

If you're looking for personalized tips to take your podcast to the next level, this membership is for you. Plus, you'll get early access to every episode, a cool One Minute Podcast Tip sticker, and all this for just $5 a month. Don't worry, though, the regular podcast will always be free, but if you want that extra special touch, sign up now at oneminutepodcasttips.com/support.

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Why Indie Podcasters Should Use Direct Sponsorship and Memberships or one-Off Tips

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400

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How to Make Your Podcast More Engaging with Dynamic Content

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 18:00:00 -0400

When it comes to using dynamic content, most podcasters just use it for ads and sponsor messages. However, it can be used for so much more and really help you stand out from other podcasters - here's how.

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When to Use Trailer, Bonus, and Normal Formats on Your Episode

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to choosing the format of your episode, you usually have Trailer, Bonus, and Normal - so what does each one do, and when should you use them?

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Why You Should Use a Custom Bio Link for Your Podcast

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:33:00 -0400

In episode 17, I shared how to make it easy to follow your podcast with a single follow link. But you can go one step further by creating a custom bio link that allows you to promote certain episodes, newsletters, merchandise, and more.

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When Should You Upgrade Your Podcast Equipment?

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0400

At some stage of your podcasting journey, you're going to be asking yourself if it's time to upgrade your equipment. But maybe the better question is, do you need to?

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Why Indie Podcasters Should Be on Goodpods

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:26:00 -0400

When it comes to distributing your podcast, you want to be on as many platforms as possible. But, as an indie podcaster, you definitely want to make sure you're on Goodpods. Here's why.

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The Pros and Cons of Using a Script for Your Podcast

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0400

When it comes to scripting your podcast, some podcasters prefer it while others prefer a more organic approach. So what are the pros and cons of using a script for your podcast?

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A Simple Way to Get Your Podcast On to YouTube with Audioship

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 19:31:00 -0400

With YouTube now offering more features for podcasters, it might be time for you to get your show on there. Software platform Audioship makes it super easy to get your podcast onto YouTube.

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How to Handle Negative Reviews for Your Podcast

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:48:00 -0400

While it's always great to get a new review for your podcast, sometimes the notification turns to dread when you realize it's a bad one, with one single star sitting next to it. After all, you put a lot of hard work into your podcast, so it hurts when you see a negative response.

But you don't need to let it get you down - here's how to handle negative reviews for your podcast.

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How Long Should Your Podcast Trailer Be?

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:47:00 -0400

Podcast trailers are perfect for promoting your show, as well as letting listeners know what to expect from your podcast. But how long should your podcast trailer be?

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What is LUFS and Why Is It Important for Your Podcast?

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:32:00 -0400

When it comes to the listening experience of your podcast followers, LUFS plays a huge role in making it as enjoyable as possible. So what is LUFS and why is it important for your podcast?

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What Should Go In Your Podcast Intro and Outro?

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:06:00 -0400

Your podcast intro and outro can really help attract a bigger audience, so it's important to get yours right, whether you're just using it as an intro to the show, or using ads there as dynamic pre rolls and post rolls.

So what should your intro and outro look like?

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Should You Use Individual Artwork for Your Podcast Episodes?

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0400

With the news that Apple Podcasts will support individual episode artwork when iOS 17 is released in September, it joins other podcast apps that already support this feature.

So should you use individual artwork for your podcast episodes?

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Should You Have a Legal Agreement with Your Podcast Co-Host?

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:51:00 -0400

If there's more than one person responsible for your podcast, then it's a good idea to have a legal agreement in place regarding who's responsible for what. And here's why.

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What's the Difference Between Episodic and Seasons for Your Podcast?

Mon, 29 May 2023 14:40:00 -0400

When it comes to the format of your podcast, there are generally three options: Episodic, Episodic with Seasons, and Serial. But which one should you use?

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How Many Ads Should Your Podcast Episode Have?

Mon, 22 May 2023 14:00:00 -0400

How many ads should be in your podcast episode? Much can depend on the length of your episode, and your listener's preferences or acceptance.

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Pod Chat Returns in June, and Community Membership News

Sat, 20 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400

After a slight hiatus over the spring, Pod Chat will return in June. Also, news of a cool way to support Pod Chat from one-off tips to full community membership.

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How Many Podcast Apps Should Be On Your Website?

Mon, 15 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400

When it comes to making it easy for listeners to follow your show, having podcast apps on your website is a great way to let them choose what app to listen on. But how many should be on there and, more importantly, which ones?

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How Many Episodes Should a New Podcast Launch With?

Mon, 08 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400

It's a popular question online - how many episodes should a new podcast launch with? Should it be one, ten, more, less? Let's take a look.

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A Brief History of the Last Three Years

Fri, 05 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Well, it's been a while, hasn't it? February 2020, in fact, was the previous episode. Over three years ago - where does time go? I think we all know the answer to that one... So this episode is going to be a bit of a catch up, in readiness for new ones coming your way.

So, what's happened in the three years since we last connected?

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How Long Should Your Podcast Episodes Be?

Mon, 01 May 2023 18:20:00 -0400

How long should your podcast episode be? To be honest, there's no right or wrong answer for this one.

The main thing to ensure is that no matter how long your episode, you're thinking of the listener experience every time.

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How To Make Your Podcast Audio Sound Great

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:30:00 -0400

When it comes to your podcast, having the best audio as possible is key for a better listener experience. Ideally, this would mean great mic technique and a treated space.

But what happens if your environment isn't ideal? That's where audio optimization and repair tools can help, as I talk about in this episode.

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What Should You Include in Podcast Show Notes?

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:01:00 -0400

Podcast show notes are perfect for a variety of reasons, including helping your podcast be found, and encouraging new listeners to check out your episode. So what should you include in your podcast show notes?

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Lets Talk About Podcasting Myths

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:00:00 -0400

For the last 14 years, I’ve been involved in podcasting. Okay, that’s not quite correct - I published my first podcast episode back in 2009 on BlogTalkRadio, but then didn’t record anything else until 2016. So, technically, I’ve been in the space for the last 7 years - my bad!

Over that time, as podcasting has grown in popularity both for podcasters and listeners, it’s safe to say that growth has also attracted the usual crowd of experts and gurus that offer their “expertise”, usually for a large sum of money, to unsuspecting podcasters looking to grow their show(s) and enjoy whatever modicum of success they’re looking for.

Now, that’d be fine - after all, everyone deserves to make a living. But, sadly, a lot of the advice given is misunderstood at best, and outright shilling at worst, where they just want to make a quick buck out of a new and eager audience.

So let's bust the myths that these "experts" shill.

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Why You Should Use Transcripts for Your Podcast

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 16:40:00 -0400

A question I see asked a lot is whether you should use transcripts for your podcast, and if they're worth it because it just adds more to the production of an episode.

Here are two very simple reasons why you should, as well as a couple of options - free and paid - to add transcripts to your podcast.

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What Should Be In Your Podcast Sponsor Kit?

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:30:00 -0400

When it comes to monetizing your podcast, working with sponsors can be the most effective way to earn revenue, whole offering value to your listeners. To attract sponsors, you're going to need a sponsor kit - but what information should a podcast sponsor kit include?

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What Calls to Action Should Your Podcast Have?

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:14:00 -0400

One of the key things to get right in your podcast is your call to action, or CTA. This is when you have a specific action you want listeners to take, and you ask them in-episode to take that action.

But what calls to action should you have, and can you have too many? Let's dig in.

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How to Make It Super Easy for Listeners to Follow Your Show

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 16:42:00 -0400

When it comes to getting more listeners for your podcast, the easier you make it for them the more likely you'll get listeners and followers. So here's exactly how you do that.

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Let's Talk About Mental Health in Podcasting

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:30:00 -0400

There are a lot of studies on how podcasting can benefit listeners when it comes to their mental health, but this isn’t the case when it comes to the creators behind the podcasts. And that’s more than a little disconcerting. Because podcasting can be such a lonely endeavour, this only exacerbates the issues someone might be going through that are multiplied when their anxieties about their podcast start to take over.

For those that are suffering, it’s often in silence. Even though it’s 2023, mental health still carries a stigma around it - according to the American Psychiatric Association, more than half of people with mental illness don’t receive help. A lot of this can come down to the fact that people are so unwilling to talk about it - going back to that belief they're weak, or there must be something wrong with them and only them. Or, worse of all, they believe it's "all in their head" because they've been told that often enough.

This is where talking about mental health, and encouraging open conversations around the topic industry-wide, can be an important step forward in recognizing the loneliness and fear that can come with podcasting.

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What's the Best Option for Your Podcast Website?

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 17:15:00 -0400

In episode two of One Minute Podcast Tips, I shared why having a podcast website is a good idea. But what's the best option when it comes to running a website for your podcast?

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Should Your Podcast Have a Newsletter?

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to promotional and marketing tools, should your podcast have a newsletter? It's something I tackle on today's episode, with reasons why you should and why you should not.

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How Soon Can You Look for Podcast Sponsors?

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 04:30:00 -0400

A lot of people will tell you that you can't attract sponsors for your podcast until you've got thousands of downloads per episode.

The good news is, that's not true - and here's how you can attract sponsors to your podcast.

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Alexandra Cohl on Podcasting's Value Being Recognized, and Shifting the Bro Culture Mindset

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Today it's my pleasure to welcome Alexandra Cohl to the show.

Alexandra is the founder and owner of POD.DRALAND, providing PR and marketing services for podcasters, as well as a place centred on amplifying women's voices in podcasting. She's also the host of The Pod Broads, where she interviews women in the podcasting industry about their lives and their work, and curator/editor of Podcasting By the Moon, a newsletter that focuses on women-centric podcast news, wins, and reflections.

In this episode, we discuss:

the pervasive bro culture in podcasting
how women in podcasting are still vastly under-represented despite creating much of the content
the importance of events like the Black Podcasting Awards when it comes to increasing diversity in the industry
why we need to change the thinking around the value of the podcast space when compared to movies and music

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How to Make Your Podcast Recording Space Sound Better

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 04:30:00 -0400

One of the most popular questions online is how to make your podcast sound better. The good news is, there are a host of options available from free and easy to more advanced.

Here's how to make your podcast recording space sound better.

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What Remote Recording Tool Should You Use for Your Podcast?

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to recording your podcast when you have guests or co-hosts in a different country (or even city), you're going to need a remote recording solution.

So which one should you use, when there are so many out there? I always recommend Boomcaster, and here's why.

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How the Trailer Park Podcast is Helping Creators Get Found and Get Funded

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0400

An area I don’t think gets a lot of love in the podcast space is the podcast trailer. According to industry publication Podnews, only 14% of the podcasts they looked at had trailers marked in their feed. And that’s a huge missed opportunity for podcasters - because trailers are perfect for a multitude of reasons:

they can be used as a great introduction to your show
they can be highlighted on podcast apps that support trailer filters (like Apple Podcasts and Spotify)
they can be great for trailer swaps with other podcasters
they can easily be updated as your podcast changes over time

Think about it - how many movies or TV shows have you watched because a great trailer piqued your interest? The same goes for great podcast trailers - but they need to be effective to grab a potential listener’s attention.

Which is where Trailer Park: The Podcast Trailer Podcast comes in.

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The Invisible Dragon and the Wingless Bird

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there lived an invisible dragon named Inviso. Inviso was unique as compared to other dragons as it had the ability to turn invisible, a power that it had acquired from a mysterious sorceress. Although Inviso loved its ability to turn invisible, it often felt lonely and isolated.

One day, Inviso came across a wingless bird named Glide.

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Heroes Can Be Dangerous

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 04:30:00 -0400

In times of need, we often look for heroes to guide us through, or to make sense of what we're doing. Yet heroes come in many shapes and sizes, and not all of them are good.

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How to Be a Great Podcast Host and Interviewer

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to being a great podcast host, or podcast interviewer, there are really only two things you need to concentrate on, so let's find out what these are.

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How to Find Guests for Your Podcast

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 04:30:00 -0400

If you host a podcast that involves guest, it can sometimes be hard finding guests for your show. Here are some ways you can make that easier.

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Rusty the Runaway Robot

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Once upon a time, there was a robot named Rusty who had always dreamed of escaping the factory where he was built. One day, Rusty finally got his chance when a power surge caused him to malfunction and run out of the factory.

As he was running through the streets, he stumbled upon a stray kitten and decided to take the little furball with him on his adventure.

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Sam Sethi: Why Value for Value is the Future for Podcast Monetization

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Today it’s my pleasure to welcome Sam Sethi to the show. Sam is the CEO of Podfans, a soon-to-be-released marketplace where listeners can both discover and support the shows they love. He is also the owner and managing director of River Radio, a podcast-first 24/7 digital radio platform based in the UK, and the host of Sam Talks Tech podcast, as well as the co-host and editor of Podnews Weekly.

In this episode, we discuss:

Sam's vocal advocacy for the value for value system of supporting podcasters financially
the variable model of payment that Spotify needs to get into
why more media outlets will take on the podcast-first approach to content
why sponsorships and advertising will continue to decrease when it comes to monetizing podcasting

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How to Get More Podcast Reviews

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 04:30:00 -0400

When it comes to getting more reviews for your podcast, the first thing to do is make your show worth reviewing! That might sound obvious, but think of the listener's experience every time so when it comes to asking for reviews, they'll answer.

After that, there are some easy things you can do to encourage your listeners to reviews tour show, so let's find out what these are.

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A Lesson in Kindness

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a kind and generous king who always put the needs of his people before his own. The villagers loved and respected him for his selflessness and compassion.

One day, a terrible drought struck the village, causing crops to fail and leaving the people with nothing to eat. The king, determined to help his people, set out on a journey to find a solution.

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Should You Claim Your Podcast on Apple Podcasts Connect and Spotify for Podcasters?

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 04:30:00 -0400

While your podcast host might give you useful analytics, you can get even more on Apple's Podcasts Connect, Spotify for Podcasters, Google Podcast Manager, and Amazon for Podcasters.

Here's why you should claim your show on these platforms, and what podcast analytics you can get from them.

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The Boy Who Sneezed and Blew His Nose Off

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 06:15:00 -0400

Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was a curious and adventurous child, but he had one peculiar habit: whenever he sneezed, he would blow his nose with incredible force.

One day, as Timmy was exploring the woods behind his house, he felt a tickle in his nose. He tried to hold it in, but the tickle was too strong. He let out a massive sneeze and, to his surprise, his nose flew right off his face and into a nearby bush.

Listen in to today's episode to find out what happened.

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The Day a Giant Walrus Came to New York

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Once upon a time, in the bustling city of New York, residents were going about their daily routines when they were suddenly interrupted by a giant walrus. The enormous creature had somehow made its way into the city and was causing chaos as it rampaged through the streets.

Listen in to this weeks episode of Stories in AI to find out what happened.

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How to Create Your Podcast Artwork

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Your podcast artwork the first thing new listeners will see when scrolling on their app, so it needs to catch their attention. Here's all the things you need to make your podcast artwork stand out.

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Why You Should Listen to Stories by AI

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Stories by AI, the podcast where you'll find fascinating, heartwarming, and sometimes downright hilarious stories from all walks of life - as created by AI.

I'm your host, Danny Brown, and every week I'll input a random idea into an AI tool, and ask it to create a story around that idea. I'll then share these results with you, untouched, to see just how good AI can be at human subtleties and the nuances behind telling great stories.

So switch your ears on, sit back, and get ready for a different kind of storytelling. And be sure to follow for free on your favourite podcast app so you never miss an episode of Stories by AI!

Should You Use a USB or XLR Microphone for Your Podcast?

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Generally there are two choices for mic connections in podcasting - USB or XLR. When it comes to which one you should use, that can often come down to a simple choice between ease of use and future upgrades.

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Should You Use Social Media for Your Podcast?

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 04:30:00 -0400

A lot of the times online, I see the question as to whether you should use, or need, social media for your podcast - but that's the wrong question. Instead, there are two questions you should be asking.

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A Holiday Message From Me to You

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 04:30:00 -0400

A quick holiday message from Danny Brown to all One Minute Podcast Tips listeners and followers.

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A Holiday Message for Pod Chat Listeners

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0400

A quick holiday message from Danny to all the Pod Chat listeners and followers.

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Do You Need to Edit Your Podcast?

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 04:30:00 -0400

One of the questions that appears online regularly is do you need to edit your podcast? Much of this comes from podcasters who just want to hit record and then publish right away.

While you can take this approach, there's a lot to be said on why you should edit, even it's it's just the bare minimum. Let's find out why.

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Should You Use a Free or Paid Podcast Host?

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 04:30:00 -0400

It's one of the more popular questions when first getting started - should you use a free or paid podcast host? Both have their reasons, and it's not as simple as "well, free is free", as I share in this episode.

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Do You Need a Podcast Website?

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0400

One of the more popular questions is do you need a website for your podcast? Sure, for many, listening on their favourite podcast app is their preferred method, but does that mean you don't need a podcast website? Let's dig in.

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How Many Apps Should Your Podcast Be On?

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0400

When you first start a podcast, it can be a bit daunting when it comes to getting your show in front of listeners.

how do I get on Apple, Spotify, etc
do I just use Apple and Spotify or should I use more
do I need to do things myself

With regards the first part, your podcast host should take care of that for you, or offer you an easy option to distribute.

When it comes to how many apps you should be on, well, that's more down to you - but you should always be thinking of the listener first, as I explain in this episode.

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Your Shortcut to Podcasting Smarter

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0400

If you're looking to be a better podcaster, but you don't have time to listen to hours and hours of advice, One Minute Podcast Tips is the show for you.

I’m Danny Brown, host of multiple podcasts, and I’ve been in the podcasting space for over 10 years. Every Friday, One Minute Podcast Tips will bring you a short tip you can use on your podcast, with advice on improving your recording, editing, publishing, sharing, growing, networking, and more.

I'll let you know what hardware and software you should use, and how they'll help you and your show no matter where you are in your podcasting journey.

So follow on your favourite podcast app today, and let One Minute Podcast Tips help you be a better podcaster in just a minute a week.

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Otzi Iceman - A Mighty Hunter

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 04:30:00 -0400

Today's episode is a special bonus episode as part of the Scottish Collaboration Week. It features my friend Dawn from the Scottish Murders podcast and a special tale about a mighty hunter.

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Sleeping Cabin Crew

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:00:00 -0400

A night flight to a far off shore. The sound of the airplane soaring through the skies, all asleep in a moment of bliss.

The Baby That Shouldn't Be

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 04:30:00 -0400

Jesse James Arrigo is a baby that shouldn't be. Before he was even born, his mother had surgery while fighting cervical cancer and was told she could never have children. A year later, Jessie was born.

But this was just the start of his incredible story.

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In The White Waterfall

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 14:30:00 -0400

Imagine being behind a waterfall, as the water pours down and the froth collects at the bottom of the falls. The peaceful noise of the flow.

Imagine If

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 04:30:00 -0400

Imagine if people and businesses made a slightly different choice, and how that could improve the world.

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Jeff Umbro on The Secret to Great Podcast Marketing and Creating Hit Shows

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 04:30:00 -0400

Today, it's my pleasure to welcome Jeff Umbro to the show. Jeff is the CEO of The Podglomerate, and helps brands and independent podcasters foster their ideas through conception, development, production, and distribution. This includes monetization through ad sales, premium content, and live events.

Jeff's most recent project saw him as the Executive Producer of Missing Pages, a Podglomerate original that used a host of marketing tactics and initiatives to take it from launch to a hugely successful project.

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how his background at a book company prepared him for the podcasting space
why the best podcast ideas can come from secondary topics
how holistic marketing remains key
the recent pushback on buying downloads on mobile games

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Make Believe Games

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 04:30:00 -0400

Our minds are so free as kids. We imagine everything and anything. Our creativity knows no limits, and our imagination is boundless.

When do we lose that?

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The Scary Concept of Long Term Vision

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:30:00 -0400

For many of us, long term vision can be a scary concept. This is understandable, because it usually means that we have to put our faith in something we're doing now even though it's not showing a return until much later.

But here's the thing - big successes all failed to start with, in one way or another.

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Where Next for Platform Exclusive Podcasts?

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400

In May 2020, Spotify shook the podcasting world when it announced it had signed the hugely popular YouTube show, The Joe Rogan Experience, to an exclusive deal on Spotify.

The deal meant Rogan’s show would only be available on Spotify, and his back catalogue of videos on YouTube would be removed.

It was part of a huge acquisition journey by Spotify, in their goal to be the number one audio-on-demand platform. But with news that several exclusive podcasts are leaving, and listener numbers down dramatically for some exclusive shows, is the sheen coming off the exclusive approach?

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Think Bigger

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 04:30:00 -0400

Take a moment to ask yourself these two questions:

How are we encouraging hope in those around us?
How are we helping to grow the leaders of tomorrow?

This is why we have to think bigger than us.

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Neverland

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 04:30:00 -0400

A poem about simpler times, when love, hope, and innocence shone bright.

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Embracing Nature's Spirit

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 19:00:00 -0400

Nature is the world that allows us to be here. Slow down. Close your eyes. Embrace nature's spirit as she wraps her arms around us.

Not Belonging

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400

We often confuse belong with habit. Instead of truly belonging, we remain somewhere, or with someone, because the habit has formed and we feel we know no better.

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Rain Spectrum

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 19:00:00 -0400

The sounds of the rain against the pavements and sidewalks. Wet clothes reminding us we're alive.

A Thousand Wells

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 19:00:00 -0400

Beautiful, ephemeral music and sound combine to take you away from everything, if even just for a few moments.

Shelter Noise

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:00:00 -0400

Safe from harm. Safe from the world. The shelter envelopes, and soothes with its embracing sounds.

The Commitment of Success

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400

It takes a lot to commit. Especially if you're someone who needs guarantees before you make the leap. So what can you do?

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Meditation

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 19:00:00 -0400

Close your eyes. Relax. Let the world drift away as you float to your own peaceful moment.

White Waterfall

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:41:00 -0400

Distant sounds of water, crashing down from top to bottom, soothing the world away with white noise that cleanses.

Programmatic Advertising in Podcasting: Dispelling Myths and Embracing Opportunities with Tom Webster

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:00:00 -0400

Tom Webster, partner at Sounds Profitable, and Danny discuss the latest findings from Sounds Profitable's studies on podcast advertising. They also talk about the growth of the podcasting industry and how podcast ads can be more effective.

Tom and Danny discuss the recent Podcast Movement conference and the After These Messages report. Tom shares that the report is one of the strongest studies he's ever worked on, and that the conference was a great opportunity for people in the podcasting industry to come together and discuss important issues. Danny asks about the biggest changes Tom has seen in the industry over the past 18 years, and Tom talks about how the industry has grown and evolved, with more people than ever before having access to podcasting technology and platforms.

The main change that Tom discusses is the breaking down of the structures of what makes a technical podcast to where we are today with what the mainstream public thinks is a podcast. He explains how this has both positive and negative effects on the industry as a whole. On the positive side, it means that more people are exposed to podcasts and they can be consumed in different ways. However, it also presents challenges in terms of monetization and the overall definition of what a podcast is.

Tom and Danny discuss YouTube's recent entry into the world of podcasts. They question whether or not YouTube will be successful in this venture, and speculate on how the company will approach it. They also discuss the potential impact of YouTube's entrance on the podcasting community as a whole.

Key points:

03:47 The Evolution of Podcasting: From Technical Definition to Mainstream Media

05:50 Tom on the Future of Podcasting on YouTube

10:35 Twitter Spaces and Podcasting

12:14 Tom on the Importance of Trend Tracking in Podcasting

14:35 The Benefits of SoundCloud for Podcasting

19:11 The Impact of Podcasting on Advertising and Consumer Behavior

23:06 The Benefits of Advertising on Podcasts

27:31 The Future of Podcast Advertising: Education, Expectation Management, and Improving the User Experience

30:01 The Benefits of Programmatic Advertising

34:08 The Future of Podcast Advertising

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Pod Chat Returns Next Week

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0400

After an extended summer break (sorry, it was only meant to be a month but life got in the way!), Pod Chat returns next week, on Friday September 9 - woot woot!

My first guest is Tom Webster of Sounds Profitable, and former SVP at Edison Research. We spoke about data in podcasting, the recent After These Messages report that premiered at Podcast Movement, the opportunity for podcasters and advertising (including programmatic), and more.

Here's a snippet. I can’t wait to share the full episode soon!

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Because We Learned

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400

As children, we're unafraid to take risks. We see the world as one big adventure, and if we hurt ourselves along the way, our parents are there to make it better, and we move on to the next adventure.

Unfortunately, as adults, it seems we've forgotten the art of learning from our mistakes.

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White Noise and Heartbeat

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:01:00 -0400

The soothing combination of white noise and a steady heartbeat, to ease the day away and settle to deep relaxation.

Into the Deep Sea

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 20:12:00 -0400

The deep sea envelopes as you explore, leaving you alone with your thoughts.

Train on the Tracks

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 20:10:00 -0400

The day is over, the rain ride home awaits. Close your eyes and relax until your stop.

Tumble Dryer Drying Clothes

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 20:07:00 -0400

Too wet outside to hang your clothes, so relax while the tumble dryer soothes away the day ready for tomorrow.

The Old Man and the Boy

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400

The love between a grandfather and grandson is one that can't be touched, and far stronger than you or I.

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Dark Ambience 2

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:30:00 -0400

Industrial chaos. Noises abound. Mechanical music drifts throughout. The future beckons.

Big Waves Breaking

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0400

The power of the sea. Nature at its most fierce and beautiful, as big wave after big wave breaks.

Cassette Tape Hiss and Ground Hum

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 18:00:00 -0400

The hum from below, not quite sure where it's coming from. Trying to collide with the hiss of a cassette tape with no recordings, but playing anyway.

The Fallacy of Numbers

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Numbers may make us feel better and enable us to have a "better life", but that depends on what your definition of a better life is.

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Dark Ambience

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 19:13:00 -0400

It's not quite wind. It's not quite earthly. It's dark ambience, and it's taking you to another dimension of relaxation.

Footprints in the Sand

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Footprints in the sand are fleeting - a transient snapshot in time that disappear when the tide comes in. Even the footprints that are further in eventually become invisible alongside a million others.

But for that moment in time, they're physical. They're proof that you did something.

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Cabin Noise on a 737 Jet

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 19:52:00 -0400

For some, the endless drone of awaiting jet lag. For others, the sound to fall asleep to and wake up to.

Wind Over Pink Lake

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:37:00 -0400

A hot day. A light breeze turns into a cooler wind. The leaves rustle, the lake ripples, the wind placates the heat.

Summer 2022 Recap: Episodes 1-8

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Pod Chat is taking a short summer break, but will be back in August. So I thought this would be the perfect time to take a look back at the first 8 episodes of the show. There have been some amazing guests so far, all sharing super insightful takes on the podcast industry.

Here are some of the soundbites from these episodes.

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The Best Advice

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400

People are full of best advice. When we need a little push in a certain direction, or guidance on why we should do one thing but not another, we rarely have a shortage of voices offering their wisdom.

This can be both a good and bad thing.

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Podcaster Stories is Taking a Hiatus

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Podcaster Stories will be taking a hiatus for the foreseeable future. After 50 plus episodes, with some very personal stories being shared, I've come to the point where I need to take a break for my own mental wellness.

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Cars Driving in the Rain

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:23:00 -0400

Listen to the soothing hum of a rainy downpour, as cars drive through the rain to get their inhabitants to their destination. Soothing and relaxing.

If I Were to Die Tomorrow

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400

If you were to die tomorrow, how would you be remembered? Would people think of you fondly, or only envisage the bad memories?

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We Are All We Need

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400

We see so many things that are beautiful, but we taint them with our own twisted version of what's beautiful. It's time to open our eyes to that.

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Rooftop Sounds of London

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 13:24:00 -0400

The centre of London. The hustle and bustle of this vast metropolis. But you only hear the filtered sounds of a rooftop listening moment.

Summer Forest Winds

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 13:03:00 -0400

Revisit the sounds of escaping from the city on a hot summer's day, with a gentle breeze flowing through the air as you trail through the forest, only nature as your companion.

Rainy Day in Amsterdam

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:36:00 -0400

The sounds of the European street. Voices as they enjoy the day. The welcoming sound of life after the rain.

Birds in the Field

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 18:53:00 -0400

Is there anything as soothing or as uplifting as the sound of birds in the field? One of nature's most welcoming and calming sounds.

French Horn in Street

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:51:00 -0400

Ah, the sounds of Paris, music, love, happiness. Listen to this French Horn and let your mind take you to this city of love.

Howling Wind

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:47:00 -0400

Escape to the wild tundra, with this relaxing howling wind that evokes memories of childhood storms, with you safe inside your home.

Failure IS an Option

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:05:00 -0400

It's hard to fail. It hurts. But it would hurt even more if w weren't where we are now because we did fail.

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Watched From Below

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Often we hear doubters say our dreams are unattainable, and reality is a different beast altogether. But wouldn't it be nice to find out on our own terms?

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Mark Asquith on Spotify and YouTube's Relationship with Podcasting, and Why RSS Isn't Key

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 04:30:00 -0400

Mark Asquith has been involved in podcasting since 2013, and has focused on helping podcasters grow their businesses. In 2019, he co-founded Captivate, a podcast hosting platform that helps serious indie podcasters grow their businesses. In this conversation, he discusses his goals for the platform, and how it helps podcasters grow their businesses.

Mark talks about the company's journey from Podcast Websites to Captivate, the world's only growth-oriented podcasting platform. He talks about how the company has always been focused on helping podcasters grow their businesses, and how they built Captivate with that goal in mind. He also talks about the success the company has seen so far and how they plan to continue helping podcasters grow their audiences and businesses.

Mark talks about how he always knew Captivate would do well, because he approached things with the goal of helping users first and foremost. He talks about how the company's acquisition by Global has not changed anything in terms of the company's goals or focus, and how the partnership is beneficial for users because of Global's talent and resources.

Mark and Danny discuss Spotify's recent acquisitions and how they believe YouTube will take a similar route in the future. They also touch on how podcasting has become an industry and how Spotify's focus is on the media format rather than the individual podcasts themselves.

Key points:

00:00 Podcasting Veteran Mark Asquith on Creating Solutions

02:54 The Success of Captivate

10:51 The Future of Podcasting

15:41 The Importance of Dynamic Insertion for Podcasters

19:33 The Benefits and Challenges of Dynamic Content in Podcasting

26:13 The Future of Podcasting: An Industry Insider's Perspective

30:54 The Power of Direct Sales

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Because We Never Failed

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400

As children, we have unbridled aspirations. We dream to be astronauts. We dream to be princesses. We dream to be the world's greatest sports star. We dream.

But if we don't meet fulfil those dreams, we never feel like we've failed. So why don't we carry that wisdom into our adult lives?

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The World Might Actually Be Okay

Tue, 31 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Sometimes, when reading the news, it feels like the world is on a downward spiral. Ignorance, hate, bigotry, and pointless tragic deaths.

But then we hear of stories like the San Francisco Batkid. Or the funeral procession of strangers for a fallen war hero. Or the work of The Passage in the UK, and their approach to homelessness.

And it makes you remember that the world might just be okay.

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Hari Gopalakrishna on Audio Quality in Remote Recording, and Building for Your Community

Fri, 27 May 2022 04:30:00 -0400

Hari Gopalakrishna is the founder of Boomcaster, a remote recording platform designed to help podcasters produce great audio and video. He discusses the genesis of the platform and how it helps podcasters overcome the challenges of recording quality audio in a remote setting.

Danny and Hari discuss the challenges of remote recording and streaming, and how Boomcaster aims to make podcasting accessible to all. They also talk about the importance of audio and video in influencing social, cultural, and business landscapes.

Hari and Danny discuss the features of Boomcaster and how the company uses feedback from users to improve the product. They also talk about the challenges of developing software that is both easy to use and effective.

Hari delves into the process of creating and launching a podcast on the Boomcaster platform. Hari talks about the importance of simplicity and usability for the platform's users. He also discusses the partnership with Dolby and how it came about.

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03:23 The Benefits and Challenges of Boomcaster for Remote Recording and Live Streaming

12:08 The Benefits of a Simple Podcasting Platform

19:46 The Benefits of Boomcaster for Indie Podcasters

21:13 The challenges of bootstrapping a self-funded project.

29:13 The Future of Podcasting

32:53 The Benefits of Live Streaming Your Podcast

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What is The Little Pod of Inspiration?

Thu, 26 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Life moves pretty fast and, in this always-on-the-go world that we find ourselves in, it's becoming ever-harder to pause and reflect on what we see.

Yet, if we don't, we miss the opportunity to experience the things that could truly change our lives.

The Little Pod of Inspiration aims to be that opportunity to stop and savour not only the events around us, but the people, the experiences, the sights and sounds.

Through these inspiring stories and poems of love, redemption, and change, take a moment to really see all the inspirational treasures that are present.

Inspiration is all around us. All we have to do is look.

Yesterday Mortality Caught Up With Me

Thu, 26 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400

I had kids late in life. Because I'm an older dad - and, I guess, an older husband - I find myself thinking more about the future than I possibly should.

How I'll technically be a pensioner when my kids are at university. How I may die, and leave them as young adults.

But I can't be sad - because to be sad is to believe that all the alive moments will stop if we no longer share them.

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The Religion of Humanity

Thu, 26 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400

I've never been much of a religious man, yet I celebrate certain religious holidays. And I've had others celebrate holidays that, technically, could go against their beliefs.

Religion is often blamed as the cause for the world's woes and, often, it can be.

Yet for all the wrongs religion can foster, it can also enable the greatest celebration of all - the religion of humanity.

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Drew Toynbee on Sequel Pitch and Happy Accidents in Podcasting

Fri, 20 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Drew Toynbee is one of the co-hosts of Sequel Pitch, a show that takes a movie that never received a sequel, and has the co-hosts pitch their own, often with a special guest to judge the efforts.

Drew talks about how the idea came about, who the biggest movie fan is on the show, how a happy accident led to a new section of the show, and how the podcast community can better help support mental health of podcasters.

Turning Goals into a Creative Outlet

While Drew had a spell as an actor, it didn't pan out and he found himself in a variety of mundane corporate jobs. However, his dreams of being able to work in a creative space never left, and this came to fruition while playing video games with university friends online. From there, Sequel Pitch was born.

On Finding Early Fans in the Space

When the show first started, while the numbers were okay the boys from Sequel Pitch wondered if the idea for the show was sound. However, while they were considering a rethink, the podcast started to get traction thanks to influential supporters in the space promoting the show. This showed the merit of the idea, and how it could grown.

On Being the Biggest Movie Fan on the Show

When I asked Drew who the biggest movie fan is out of the four co-hosts, he was clear that it was him. Listen in to his recollection of special edition DVDs, and why trailers don't spoil movies for him.

A Happy Accident

As part of the growth of Sequel Pitch, the boys now have bonus episodes that are akin to the Director's Cut that movies receive. Drew shares how that came about by a happy accident, but how it's now an integral part of the show.

How the Podcast Has Helped His Mental Health

Drew shares how he suffers from anxiety and impostor syndrome, and he talks about Sequel Pitch's positive impact on his mental health, both through the show itself and how it's forced him to reach out and talk about issues he might be going through.

How the Podcast Community Can Help Remove the Stress of Podcasting

We talked about how podcasters can fall victim to anxiety, through the pressure that can come with running a podcast. Worries about numbers, how to find sponsors, are people enjoying, etc, and how the podcast industry in general can help podcasters through this.

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Elsie Escobar on Leading From the Front for Women and Diversity in Podcasting

Fri, 13 May 2022 04:30:00 -0400

Elsie Escobar is a highly respected member of the podcasting industry who has been podcasting since 2006. She is the co-host and co-partner of She Podcasts, a podcasting movement whose mission is to empower women to continue to share their voices while creating a safe community of podcasting education and support.

She is also the community manager for podcast hosting company Libsyn, where she has been since 2007. In this episode, Elsie discusses her impressive career in the podcasting industry, including her work with She Podcasts.

Yoga as an Introduction to Podcasting

Elsie shares how her very first podcast was as a teacher of yoga, and how that wasn't as strange as it might sound (teaching yoga via an audio format as opposed to a visual medium). It's through this podcast that her career at Libsyn began.

From Life Changes to A Podcast Career with Libsyn

Not long after this, Elsie was chatting with Rob Walch of Libsyn, and mentioned she was going through some big life changes, and as things would have it, this tied in perfectly with something Rob was looking for with Libsyn. The rest is history.

Leading From the Front

It wasn't long after Elsie started at Libsyn that she wanted to have an official podcast from the team, to help podcasters with their questions about the medium. Despite being the new person, she was driven to create the show, and pitched it to Rob, and from there The Feed was born.

The Multiple Sides of Diversity in Podcasting

Elsie shares where she sees advances have been made in podcasting when it comes to diversity, and where we still struggle, as individuals and the bigger medium, at promoting and lifting more diverse voices up. For Elsie, this really needs to start at the board and decision-makers level.

How Bad Podcasting Advice Led to She Podcasts

As a regular attendee of various podcast shows, Elsie soon realized that a lot of the advice given at these events was pretty generic, and wouldn't help with the goals she had. Along with Jessica Kupferman, she co-founded She Podcasts, where women could find a private, supportive space that shared the type of advice needed to grow, and flourish.

The Power of Being Undeniable as a Woman in Podcasting

The theme for this year's She Podcasts Live event is "undeniable", and this is something that Elsie is very passionate about for all women in podcasting. It goes beyond the goal for the event itself, and looks to make sure every woman can say "I won't be denied".

Key points:

02:23 Podcasting and Yoga: How Elsie Found Her Balance

09:59 How to Balance Work and Life

18:05 The Importance of Diversity in the Podcasting Industry

26:58 The Rise of She Podcasts: How Two Women Created a Safe Space for Women Podcasters

43:20 The Impact of the Role v. Wade Decision on Women's Lives

47:17 The Importance of Supporting BIPOC Podcasters

50:54 Podcast Recommendations for Leaders in the Industry

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Bryan Barletta on AdTech, Audio Advertising Wars, and the Power of Attribution

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 04:30:00 -0400

It's my pleasure to welcome Bryan Barletta to the show, a name that will be instantly recognizable to anyone in the podcasting and AdTech space.

Bryan is the founder of Sounds Profitable, a collection of media properties that covers the changing face of AdTech and the business of podcasting. Bryan's goal with Sounds Profitable is to make the AdTech space less daunting for podcasters and brands alike, and with over 13 years experience in the AdTech space, he's the ideal person to do so.

A Career Shaped by Mobile

Bryan's been in the ad tech space for over 13 years, but his early career was in the mobile tech/app space, where he was a journalist for various publications. He was there at the birth of Android, and shared what he thought of their chances when they first launched.

How Building Rich Media Ads for Mobile Led to AdTech

While Bryan's career started off in mobile journalism, it was he moved into mobile ads through an agency that he really caught the AdTech bug. He was part of the team that brought a very cool interactive ad to mobile, back when animated gifs were viewed as high end tech. This led to building data points that would track how successful the ads were when it came to conversion.

The Power of Attribution

It was Bryan's work in the mobile space that saw him work at an agency that came out with a solution called One Pixel, that went beyond javascript implementation for tracking ad campaigns and successes. As Bryan shares, this tech is still being used today in a variety of forms, and is helping drive ad spend increase in podcasting.

The Genesis of Sounds Profitable

It may seem that the hugely popular and respected Sounds Profitable newsletter and podcasts has been around for a long time, but it only came to life in 2020. When Megaphone was sold to Spotify, Bryan had a lot of ideas that he had wanted to implement around ad tech and advertising in podcasting, but didn't get the chance while at Megaphone. So when the platform was sold, he decided he'd take the rein and create a publication where he could share these thoughts, and Sounds Profitable was born.

Why Monetization is Not Selling Out

With his place in AdTech and monetization of podcasting, Bryan has a wealth of insights around the topic of what it means to monetize. When it comes to accusations that podcasters have sold out if they accept ads, he has a very definitive viewpoint on why podcast monetization is not selling out.

I think the closer you are to the podcast space, the more you hear the negatives about ads. I think the general public understands that ads are how things go around.

The Promise of Dynamic Ads for Any Podcaster

With the increase in support for dynamic ad insertion for podcasters of all levels, it's never been easier for smaller podcasters to make money. From baked in ads to dynamic to programmatic, the opportunities are there. The trick, as Bryan mentions, is implementing it properly.

Spotify has Won the Audio Advertising War

If there's been one thing that's driven a lot of conversation in the podcasting space in the last 12-18 months, it's been the aggressive acquisitions by Spotify. From buying podcast hosts to data analytics platforms, the streaming giant is clearly setting its stall out when it comes to its goals for podcasting. Bryan shares why he firmly believes that Spotify has won the audio advertising war, but podcast advertising still has its own place outside of Spotify.

Key points:

00:00 Bryan on the Future of Podcasting and Ad Tech

08:13 The One Pixel Mindset and Barometric's Focus on Podcast Attribution

11:13 The Benefits of Expanding Your Podcast to a Second Language

16:35 The Different Ways That Monetization Can Impact a Podcast

19:03 The Benefits and Risks of Programmatic Advertising for Podcasters

24:54 The Future of Advertising: Spotify

26:52 The Impact of Spotify's Acquisition of Megaphone

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Saying Goodbye to the 3DO

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400

As 1995 turned into 1996, things at the 3DO company weren't looking good. Despite seeing decent sales numbers of over a million units, this paled in comparison to new machines from SEGA and Sony.

This, coupled with a dwindling number of games, and many owners of the system jumping ship to the SEGA Saturn and Sony PlayStation, made it clear that the 3DO's dream of becoming an established console in the market just wasn't going to happen.

Big decisions were made that would affect the company for the remainder of its short life.

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AJ Churchill on How Apollo is Driving Podcast Findability, and the Future of Podcast Apps

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 04:30:00 -0400

In this week's Pod Chat, I chat with AJ Churchill, co-founder of Lunar.fm, the company behind the Apollo podcast app and the audio fiction sci-fi drama, Earth Eclipsed.

We talk about how audio production quality is changing with new technologies, as well as the innovations behind the Apollo app that are helping audio fiction podcasts be found, and how that can help other podcast app developers improve their own products.

The Power of Regular Stereo

While AJ's background is in soundtracks and high end audio composition, he's a huge component of regular stereo when it comes to podcast audio. As he explains, humans only have two ears and there's only so much they can process.

The Importance of Testing Audio on Different Sources

Podcasts are listened to on a multiple of devices. While we'd love to believe our listeners all wear great headphones and set aside time just to listen to our voice, the reality is very different. As AJ shared, it's key to listen to your episode on as many different sources as you can to highlight what can be improved, based on device.

Why Apollo Is Purely for Audio Fiction and Drama

With the Apollo podcast app, AJ and the team at Lunar have built a platform solely for audio fiction podcasters and listeners. Indeed, it's an even more niche approach because each podcast is hand curated by other audio fiction creators and listeners. This has ensured a high quality database that's also super easy to navigate, thanks to the intuitive UI of the app.

How Podcast Findability Drives Apollo

AJ shares how an experience trying to find a podcast on Spotify, and the amount of non-relevant results that came back in search, spurred Lunar on to defining what features Apollo would have. Key to this was an intuitive and highly intelligent search system based on tags, recommendations, and ongoing learning.

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00:00 A Composer's Journey

11:47 Lunar Productions: Quality and Timelessness in Storytelling

15:12 AJ and Danny Discuss the Success of Audio Fiction Apps

19:25 The Benefits of Apollo for Fiction Podcasts

24:33 The Power of Tagging in Apollo

28:45 AJ and Danny Discuss the Future of Fiction Podcasts

34:12 AJ on Apollo, Lunar FM, and Earth Eclipsed

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Coming Up in Season 5, and Introducing Pod Chat

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400

As Season 5 of Podcaster Stories gets close, learn more about what's coming your way in just a few weeks.

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Arielle Nissenblatt on Community, Podcast Taxonomy, and Diversity

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 04:30:00 -0400

This week, I chat with Arielle Nissenblatt, founder of the Earbuds Podcast Collective newsletter, Community Manager at SquadCast, and whole lot more.

On Why Quality Control is Important

Arielle's newsletter, Earbuds Podcast Collective, celebrated its five year anniversary this year. The newsletter sees a subscriber/podcaster curate five different podcasts around a specific topic, and has brought many interesting shows to the table. While it's a smooth process today, it wasn't always the case as Arielle shares.

Community is a Learning Process

Arielle is extremely well-known for the sense of community she brings to her interactions, as well as the community she helps foster around the brands she represents. While it comes naturally for her, Arielle also believes it can be learned, whether from those you follow online or even classes.

At the End of the Day, We're All Just People

As a leader in the community space, Arielle knows what it takes to be a good community member, and what it means to be a not so good one. Despite what some podcasters might believe, sharing nothing but your links across multiple social media channels is not the way to get people to listen. But even then, there may be a different person behind the keyboard than the one behaviour might suggest, so it's important to always keep an open mind.

Why We Need Podcast Taxonomy

As the podcasting space grows, and more people come on board (including larger production companies), it's becoming clear that there can be a lot of people that put a show together, outside of the name on the artwork. To recognize these people and the important work they do, the Podcast Taxonomy was created, of which Arielle is part of. She explains what this means for creators of all skill sets, and how it's also being used to address pay inequality in podcasting.

We're Addressing Diversity, But We Can Always Do Better

The podcasting space has been questioned over the last couple of years around the topic of diversity, or lack of. As Arielle herself pointed out earlier in the episode, too many "best of" lists are all centred around white men. While there have been movements and conversations to redress this, it's still only a small splash in a bigger pool of conversation and action. Arielle shares her thoughts on what she believes we can be doing to be better.

Key points:

00:00 Arielle Nissenblatt on Earbuds Collective, Podcast Taxonomy, and More

06:37 The Power of Community: An Interview with Arielle Pardes

09:29 Community Management: A Cross-Sectional Approach

18:01 The Squad Cast Community: From Feedback to Feature Development

22:52 Podcast Taxonomy: An International Initiative to Standardize Roles and Credits

27:56 Inclusion in the Podcasting Industry

31:00 Women in Podcasting: The Work is Not Over

33:29 How to Make Your Podcast More Inclusive

36:02 The Importance of Listening to Podcasts Outside of Your Comfort Zone

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James Cridland on Tech and Dynamic Content Driving Podcasting's Future

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 05:30:00 -0400

In today's episode, I chat with James Cridland, founder and editor of Podnews, the leading industry publication and newsletter.

Change, or Lack Of, in Audio?

James has a long history in the audio space, with over 20 years in radio and online business. I asked him what changes he's seen since then, and he shared why he's actually surprised at how little has changed in that time, and longer. He does see a lot of opportunity in podcasting, which can only be good news for people that love audio.

Where Next for RSS?

There's a lot of talk in the industry around the role of RSS as the default podcasting distribution method. However, as Apple Subscriptions and Spotify's changes show, there seems to be a move away from this method. James predicts where he sees RSS going beyond just delivering audio, especially with the work the Podcasting 2.0 community is doing.

Why Transcripts Need to Improve

One of the areas where James feels there's a big opportunity to stand RSS apart from what some platforms are doing is in the transcript space. There's a change for app developers to really make this a more interactive medium, as well as podcast hosts, through transcripts. But the problem is we're not close enough with accuracy, at least with the automated transcript services, and this is something that drastically needs to improve, not least for accessibility.

Respecting What Creators Want

While larger podcast platforms may be looking to wrestle some control from podcasters, James shares why he's so supportive of what the Podcasting 2.0 community are doing when it comes to namespaces, and that's respecting what creators want, as opposed to platforms dictating what they should want.

We should be pressurizing companies a little bit more to respect what creators are doing.

How Culture Differences Impact Advertising on Podcasting

As someone who grew up in the UK, lives in Australia, but works with several companies in North America, James has a unique perspective as to how the different cultural approach in these places impacts podcast listening behaviour. This carries through to how ads are seen in podcasting, and why there's a reticence on the behalf of some podcasters when it comes to asking listeners for money.

Podcasters Should Get Their Hands Dirty with Code

Since Podnews is a daily publication, and it's all put together by James himself, he's had to learn how to automate the process as much as possible. This has resulted in him coding things from scratch, so feeds and stories can be pulled automatically by tags and filters. It's one of the things James feels creators can improve at - understanding the tech behind the medium.

What Big Money Means for the Podcasting Industry

With so many big money acquisitions and what looks like a consolidation of apps and platforms in the space, James shared his take on whether this was a good or bad thing for the industry.

The Problem With the Term Indie Podcaster

With the recent Ambie Awards nominations drawing ire because of an indie podcast nomination not actually being indie, there's a lot of chatter online around what defines indie podcasting. For James, though, it's the wrong conversation as this immediately devalues what podcasters are doing, and instills an excuse mindset that we don't really need.

I don't feel we should be backing indie podcasters into some form of protected silo or anything else.

Why Advertisers Need to Get Better with AdTech

James shared an example of how he heard the same ad eight times while listening to a podcast, and how that's a perfect example of where a lot of advertisers are missing the boat when it comes to adtech. Given the tools advertisers have when it comes to DAI and SAI, there really should be better quality control, and James advises how that can be done.

Key points:

02:28 The Biggest Changes in Media Broadcasting from 2004 to 2022

04:01 The Impact of RSS on the Podcasting Industry

05:59 The Benefits of Podcast Transcript Tags

10:53 The Importance of Transcripts for Podcasts

11:58 The Differences in Advertising Acceptance Between Countries

16:30 The Impact of Advertising and Listener Support on the Podcast Industry

19:50 The Process of Publishing a Daily Newsletter and Podcast Episode

30:59 The Future of Podcasting: An Industry on the Rise

38:46 The Impact of 'Indie' on Podcasting

41:55 The Benefits of Dynamic Programmatic Advertising

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Evo Terra on Podcasting in 2005 to Where Podcasting Goes Next

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 05:30:00 -0400

In this episode, I chat with Evo Terra, host of Podcast Pontifications and founder of Simpler Media. Evo has been podcasting since 2004, so you can be sure he's brought the goods when it comes to the podcasting industry today.

Evo Knows Podcasting

Apart from his highly regarded show, Podcast Pontifications, Evo has also launched several other podcasts since starting way back in 2004. This includes personal projects and those for clients - in fact, when you put them all together, it comes to over 1,000 podcast. It's safe to say Evo knows what he's talking about when it comes to podcasting.

The Journey to Diversity in Podcasting

One of the podcasts Evo is involved in is Three Clips from Castos. What's cool about this show is its goal to share some of the more creative approaches being taken when it comes to podcasting. On top of that Evo shares how he's stepping back from hosting the show so more diverse voices can lead it, something that - thankfully - seems to be happening more in the podcasting space.

The Changing Face of Production and Consumption

Having been podcasting for 17 years now, Evo's seen a lot of changes in the industry, especially when it comes to how we create and consume podcasts. From being a very insular space only for tech heads to being able to create a podcast with just your phone, the industry makes it super easy for anyone to start a podcast. No more downloading mp3 files to CD to listen back to!

The Argument for and Against RSS Feeds

One thing that's remained consistent with podcasting over the years is the delivery system - the old and trusted RSS feed. However, while that's the de facto method of podcast delivery at the moment, there's a lot of talk and development about either making the RSS feed more interactive, or replacing it altogether. Evo talks on why RSS needs to change, and who he's betting on to make that happen.

The Argument for Super Niche

One of the ways Evo sees podcasting in the future is for podcast apps and listeners to become super niche, as opposed to a one size catch all. He offers the example of Apollo, where they only publish fiction podcasts. This limits the podcasts on the app - but also makes sure it's laser focused on the audience they want to attract. It's this kind of nicheness that Evo feels could benefit podcasting moving forward.

How Evo Helped Early Adopters to Podcasting

As well as a hugely respected podcaster, Evo is also a published author, and was one of the original co-authors of Podcasting For Dummies (I have a copy of it in my wife's library!). So he's been a huge influence on a generation of podcasters from the early days, possibly without them realizing it.

Radio - The Grandfather of Podcasting

A lot of podcasters, for whatever reason, seem to talk down when it comes to radio. Which is surprising, given how without radio, whether terrestrial or internet, there might be no podcasting industry today. Indeed, this is how Evo got started, and without his experiences there he admits he probably wouldn't be where he is today.

What Podcasting Needs to Do to Improve

As a podcasting veteran, Evo has pretty much seen it all when it comes to tools technology, and more. This includes the ease in which new podcasters can get started. However, with this ease comes a downside, and that's podcasters that may not know the benefit of audio optimization, editing, and more. Here. Evo shares why - despite podcasting becoming mainstream - there's a big need for education for these new podcasters, to help them and their show be the best it can be for their listeners.

Every innovation has made podcasting easier. But I'm not convinced most of them make it any better.

The Importance of Education

For many new podcasters, they take inspiration from the big shows they listen to - a Serial, for example, or a Joe Rogan. The problem, as Evo shares, is that because of their audience size, they can get away with just throwing an episode out minus editing. This isn't the case for new podcasters - so how much should the industry do to make a standard when it comes to sound, as well as educating podcasters the importance of the basics?

The Validation of Podcasting

In the last few months and years, podcasting has seen a huge influx of money enter the space. Most of that has come from Spotify buying exclusive rights to certain podcasts. While that may upset some listeners, Evo sees this as validation of our industry as a serious medium, as well as allowing creators to experiment and do things they might not be able to elsewhere.

Why Indie Podcasters Need to Be Better

In a recent episode of Three Clips, Evo chatted with Jack Rhysider of Darknet Diaries. A hugely popular podcast, Jack shared that it takes around 50 hours per episode to put Darknet Diaries together. For the average indie podcaster, this isn't realistic - so Evo shares what indies can do to compete with the bigger budget shows.

Stop Being Impressed With Yourself

Evo makes a great point about progress, and where you see yourself. You may think your show sounds great, or you nailed an interview, or everyone wants to listen to your podcast. But, generally, no-one thinks you sound as good as you do. Once you learn this, your show will really take off.

A lot of the things you think about yourself and how you're the best thing? The rest of the world may not think so.

Key points:

05:40 The Evolution of Podcasting: From Desktop to Pocket

10:14 The Future of Podcasting

13:50 The Evolution of Podcasting

23:38 The Future of Podcasting: Making it Easy to Make a Great Show

27:20 The Importance of Editing in Podcasting

29:06 The Future of Podcasting: What Excites Evo Terra the Most?

35:29 The Benefits of Being an Indie Podcaster

38:55 The Benefits of Being Humble and the Importance of Listening to Your Show

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Matt Medeiros on Building a Legacy Through Podcasting

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0400

This week, I sit down with Matt Medeiros, host of many shows including the WP Minute and the Matt Report, where he talks tech, podcasting, WordPress, and more.

Matt's journey from "computer guy" to podcaster is an interesting and varied one, and in this week's episode Matt talks about that, as well as the legacy he's looking to build.

A Podcaster's Podcaster

Matt has a lot of shows under his belt, both personal podcasts and professional podcasts. Starting out in the WordPress world, and utilizing that with his marketing agency, Matt knew he needed something different to win clients. Enter podcasting. Since then, he's built a great reputation as both a podcaster, and someone in the podcasting space.

Why Local Podcasting is So Important to Him

Matt spoke about the legacy he wants to leave (even though he cringes when he hears that word!), and it's not the kind of legacy that you might originally think of when you hear the word.

Like Father, Like Son

While Matt is heavily ensconced in the tech world through his love of WordPress and podcasting, his father was the one that helped get him there. As Matt says, his dad had a beast of a product that would be the equivalent of a laptop today, and that's what stoked his interests and led him on the path he's on today.

The Rise of Podcasting Gurus

As podcasting continues to grow in popularity, so has the amount of podcast experts and gurus that have suddenly appeared to share their wisdom on how to get a ,illion downloads and huge sponsorship deals in the first month of your show. Matt shares how he has a love/hate relationship with these "experts".

The Commodity of Trust

With his background in car sales and agency life, Matt's used to asking people for money, and how to handle rejection. One of the biggest things to avoid that rejection is to build trust - trust in you, trust in your product, and trust (from a podcaster's point of view) in your content. This can help even the smallest podcasters succeed and earn serious revenue.

You have to value yourself first to believe in what you're offering your audience.

Passing on What Podcasting Has Done for Him

Matt's super grateful for what the podcasting industry has done for him, and as part of the legacy that he spoke about earlier in the episode, he wants to pass on that gratitude, and the lessons that have come with that, to his children. This includes the art of storytelling and confidence in who you are and what you stand for.

Giving Voice to the Underrepresented

Matt's incredibly passionate about bringing more voices to the podcasting space, especially underrepresented and minority voices. He shares an interesting experiment he's running on his WP Minute podcast to help make this happen.

Matt and the Big Orange Heart

In an incredibly raw and emotional moment, Matt talked about his involvement with Big Orange Heart, and why he supports it. It was a sobering reminder that we all need to look out for each other's mental health, and make it normal to speak up when you're suffering.

That's why I give back to that organization. It's extremely important what they're doing, and if I can help... I try.

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Introducing Pod Chat

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0400

You love podcasting. It doesn't matter if you're a listener or podcaster yourself, when it comes to podcasting you're all in! Not only that, but you get excited hearing about all the cool things happening in the podcast space.

Great - Pod Chat is the show for you! From the latest tech and cool innovations, to the people driving the podcast industry forward, host Danny Brown has you covered.

Listen in as Danny takes you behind the scenes of what's new in podcasting, what needs to be new, and who's going to make it happen.

Released bi-weekly and available on all your favourite podcast apps, make Pod Chat your new favourite show when it comes to getting your podcasting fix!

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Tony Doe on The Responsibility of Trust in Life & Podcasting

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0400

This week, I sit down with Tony Doe, host of The Tony Doe Podcast, where he chats with radio broadcasters who answer questions fans are curious about.

This audio series is about people from different backgrounds who share their radio stories, and how they feel about the medium's present and future.

Art Reflecting Life

Tony's background is in radio, and his show reflects that, with his guests coming from the medium and sharing why they chose radio, and what they're using it for to share their messages or art.

This is also true for Tony, who has used the pandemic to share his knowledge with younger people, and help them get their break in radio and the audio medium.

Does Podcasting Need More Regulation?

Because of his background in radio, Tony is well-versed in what can and can't be said on public radio. This changes drastically when it comes to podcasting, and he shares some great insights on what he feels are the biggest differences, and how we can bridge them.

It's a great platform for preparing people for radio; but it's also a great platform for discussing the things you can't talk about on radio.

2022 - The Year of the Indie Podcaster?

Tony firmly believes that 2022 is the year that the indie podcaster can shine. While mega-million dollars continue to shape who's who in the industry, this leaves a gap for the indie podcaster to be truly contextual for their listener, and deliver a more custom listening experience.

The Responsibility of Trust

We spoke about the recent controversy around Joe Rogan, and what that might mean for both podcasters and platforms when it comes to what can be said on a podcast. Tony's a believer that the audience needs to make an informed choice - but the podcaster also has a big part to play.

Just because I have a podcast doesn't mean I have to fool you or deceive you. I owe you, the listener, the responsibility of trust.

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Becca Atkinson on Why Alcoholic Shouldn’t Be a Bad Word

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:01:00 -0400

This week, I sit down with Becca Atkinson, host of The Unashamed Alcoholic, where she talks with sober people using their platforms to speak openly about their journey with addiction.

This includes sports stars, media celebrities, and more, and who inspired Becca to openly talk about her own journey as a recovering alcoholic.

The Freeing Power of Openness

Becca shares how she didn't do anything by halves when it came to opening up about her journey as an alcoholic. Indeed, it was on a national radio station that she first got the courage to speak up, and she never looked back from there.

I wanted him to know he wasn't alone and he still had a fan in me.

When Bobby Ryan of NHL hockey team Ottawa Senators shared his own story of addiction, Becca wrote a letter to her local newspaper stating her unequivocal support for the player, and thanking him for his bravery in talking out This, in turn, enabled her own bravery.

The Expectation of Drinking

Despite more people opening up and talking about their own journeys with alcohol and addiction, it's still a very taboo subject for many. Becca feels this can come down to how we've normalized drinking - we're simply expected to start drinking at legal age - but we haven't yet normalized talking about addiction.

I was never told being sober is an option

The Conversations with Family

When Becca was going through her journey, it led to conversations with her family about what she had been going through, and the lengths she'd gone at times to hide that journey. It was interesting to hear how the different parts of the journey she was on led to very different conversations with her family, especially her two young children.

The Growth Process of Recovery

Recently, Becca posted a tweet about receiving an email from her ex-husband, and how she read the first line and deleted it, knowing she didn't need that negativity in her life anymore. As she says, this is a part of the recovery process, and a good indicator of how far she's come.

You just automatically start to do things that are better for you

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Frankly Kev on the Importance of Everyday Heroes

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0400

This week, I sit down with Kevin Steinberg, host of the Frankly Kev podcast, where he talks to everyday heroes who have experienced one or more of life's many challenges.

No experts giving you a checklist of how to perfectly do things. Or spokespeople and gurus to sell you products with pitch-perfect phrases. No celebrities to gawk at or fawn over. Just real people telling you real life stories.

You Know What? They're People Too

When Kevin first started his show, he used to do a quick intro about his guest and then get straight to the "meat" of the topic they were talking about. But then he had an epiphany - you wouldn't talk like this away from podcasting, so why do it now? This led to a much different, and more valued, approach to his show.

Putting Yourself in Someone Else's Shoes

Kevin's background is in acting, and he feels this is a key part of him being able to make guests feel comfortable when it comes to talking about very difficult topics. He tries to put himself in their shoes, to see what feels right and what shouldn't be asked, and that helps him really empathize with his guests.

If this is a teachable moment, please tell me and we'll move on.

My Sovereign Shield Has Been Humour

Despite the topics on the show being dark, Kevin shares how he and his guests often laugh while recording, because sometimes that's the best defence - and offence - against the horrors that life can throw at us.

People Who Need People

Kevin takes his inspiration in life from other people. Whether that's people whose views he agrees with, or those who differ greatly - just taking the time to talk, listen, and learn. Because at the end of the day, we're all we've got.

The Heroes Behind the Scenes

While Kevin's podcast is about everyday heroes and what they've overcome, his goal for the second season and beyond is an interesting take on the people behind the heroes.

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1995: A Banner or Swan Song Year for 3DO?

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 14:44:00 -0400

If 1994 was the year that the 3DO finally got the quality games that had offered the promise the machine held, 1995 was when it truly solidified its reputation as a serious piece of kit.

Owners of the system were treated to excellent games like:

Killing Time, a photo-realistic take on the first person shooting game
Return Fire, an excellent multiplayer war game, where vehicles and strategy played a huge part
Slam 'n' Jam, an awesome and super fun basketball game
BattleSport, a futuristic sports battle game, and a forerunner to this generation's Rocket League
Space Hulk: Vengeance, a hugely atmospheric shooter based on the popular board game
and Demolition Man, a movie tie in that offered scenes from the Sylvester Stallone movie alongside a multi-genre platformer.

These were just some of the games that helped the 3DO company enjoy their best sales since launch. Coupled with the ongoing teases of the upcoming 64-bit upgrade, the M2, and other hardware partners releasing versions of the console, 1995 looked as if it was going to be a banner year for the machine.

However, there were storm clouds on the horizon, from both a gaming and a financial viewpoint. On the gaming front, while Sega had released the Saturn at the end of 1994, it was industry newcomer Sony who was making the biggest noise with their PlayStation, also released in Japan at the end of 1994.

Back at the 3DO company, despite the excellent games lineup the company published throughout the year, it was clear things weren't looking good. The Sega Saturn and the Sony PlayStation had essentially stalled sales of the 3DO console, and the licensing model that the 3DO company hoped would change things in the industry hadn't made the impact the company hoped for.

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Suzanne Falter on Being the Woman Her Daughter Wanted Her to Be

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0400

This week, I sit down with Suzanne Falter, host of the Self-Care for Extremely Busy Women podcast, a show about the importance of self-care and building healthy self-care habits for women everywhere.

She's also the author of several books and continues the legacy of her daughter Teal, who passed in 2012 ,through helping other women be who they were meant to be.

On Slowing Down and Going Within

Suzanne shares the importance of taking care of ourselves. She had never done that her whole life, and it was only when she lost her daughter that she made the time to truly focus on her and her wellness.

A Certain Level of Denial

As we enter the third year of the global pandemic that is Covid, Suzanne makes an important point about the toll it's taken on us as human beings, beyond the obvious physical loss of life.

We need to keep the ability to daydream to get insights to our recovery.

The Lights Are Shining

Suzanne's show has a multitude of guests on a variety of topics, and she shares the example of one who talked about the rise in verbal abuse, and how we may not treat that the same as we do with physical abuse.

This then results in tragic circumstances as we see the fallout of silence and inaction. She hopes social justice movements like #MeToo will drive more conversations and awareness.

On the Need to Remove Cultural Conditioning

With Suzanne's podcast and books geared towards empowering women to live the life they want and deserve, she talks about how cultural conditioning is stopping women from meeting that goal. Often they feel guilty for wanting more, and this line of thinking has been instilled almost from birth.

We like to do more than the job requires.

Being the Person Her Daughter Wanted Her to Be

As her daughter Teal lay in her hospital bed, Suzanne realized she knew she was going to die, and this realization made her determined to be the kind of person her daughter would have wanted her to be.

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Andrew Davie on a Life-Saving Series of Unfortunate Circumstances

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0400

This week, I sit down with Andrew Davie, co-host of the Happy Hour with Heather and Guest podcast, a show that highlights local artists to perform and promote their music, live events, and more.

Andrew is also a survivor of a life-changing event that happened on his 40th birthday, and he shares that story and more on today's episode.

The Opposing Views That Got Him Into Podcasting

While the podcast that he co-hosts with Heather is his current passion project, Andrew had another podcast that ran for several years, over 500+ episodes. He shares how listening to a podcast where one co-host had to convince the other host why a certain band was good helped him on his podcast journey.

The Expectation in Life of How Something is Going to Be

Andrew used the example of how heavy metal music fans are supposed to look a certain way and how he looks anything but that. And that's something that we need to look at in life, how our expectations are shaped by stereotypical learnings, and how that holds us back.

How a Series of Unfortunate Circumstances Saved His Life

Andrew was due to fly out to visit his family, but his life was about to take a huge turn. Thankfully, as Andrew shares, there was a series of unfortunate - but, as it turned out, fortunate - circumstances that led him to where he is today.

"It's the little things that get you through the difficult days."

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Nick Nalbach on Working Towards Nine-Five Freedom

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0400

This week, I sit down with Nick Nalbach, host of the Nine-Five Podcast, a show that features entrepreneurs sharing what got them to where they’re at to help you get inspired to launch your own entrepreneurial journey.

From new entrepreneurs to entrepreneurial veterans, Nick dives into what made them choose this path, and how they’ve managed to find success in their given niche.

I don't really know what to do with my hands

Nick's original idea was for a video show, but he felt uncomfortable being "on display", and wasn't really sure how to present himself that the audio-only option of a podcast was far more attractive.

Content that Has an Impact

Nick makes a really good point on how we can often talk ourselves out of creating something, because we feel we'll never be as good as someone who's already doing it. But all content can make an impact, and that's the thing we should be looking at.

I can be present

Nick shares how he spent years blogging, and he could never have imagined having the guest he has on his podcast write guest posts for the blog. However, having a podcast has given him a presence that guests seem to be more inclined to appear on, and that's helped him grow personally and professionally.

Why You Should Fire Yourself From Your Business

One of the things that can be hard to manage is when to outsource your needs. Finances can play a part, as can being reluctant to let go of your "baby". But as Nick shares with an example from one of his guest's, hiring can make you much more efficient and thereby earn more revenue.

Success is Different for Everybody

Nick talks about why he was always turned off by the 9-5 job, and much of it is down to the lack of control. You're always adhering to someone else's clock and schedule, and you usually have little say in how your own work life revolves around that. Not that you can't feel successful in a 9-5 job, as everyone's goals are different.

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Tommy Serafinski and Lessons from Human and Wildlife Interaction

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0400

This week, I sit down with Tommy Serafinski, host of Tommy's Outdoors, a show that looks at the relationship between humans and wildlife, and how that affects biodiversity, conservation, rewilding, and more.

Each episode, Tommy interviews guests across all spectrums of the space, often with different viewpoints from each other. It's an approach that Tommy says is super valuable when it comes to learning.

I learn something in every episode.

One of the things that Tommy is adamant in providing is a space for everyone to talk, even when he might vehemently disagree with his guest's point of view. For Tommy, this ensures an honest and open discussion where he, his guest, and listeners may come away with a different viewpoint..

Commonalities Bring Us Together

Approaching a difficult topic with a tunnel vision point of view that only your take is the right one is not the way to go. Tommy likens it to trying to attack a heavily fortified army installation, where the only thing that's going to happen is conflict.

It's important to focus on things we have in common.

Instead, by focusing on commonalities, we can start to build bridges and shared understanding.

The Depletion That Impacts Us All

Tommy talks about the differences between his native Poland and his adopted home Ireland. One of the biggest things he's noticed is how little natural habitat is left in Ireland, and that the industrialization of the West has removed the learnings and growth we can take from human and wildlife interaction.

Industrialization is killing the opportunity for human and wildlife interaction.

Why We Need a Conversation Platform

Tying in to his goal of offering a platform for everyone to share their beliefs, Tommy's goal for the show is to make it known as a conversation platform.

Social media is not the medium for discussion.

While social media sees ideas shot down in vitriolic attacks, Tommy feels podcasts and open-minded hosts are the way forward for actual conversation and learning.

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The 3DO Games Explosion

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0400

With the 3DO now launched in North America and Japan, and a European release on the horizon, it was time for the game developers to stand up and show what the machine could do.

After the stunted launch in North America, where there was only one game available on the day of launch, things were going to be different for Europe, which would benefit the North American and Japanese markets by association.

1994 saw a slew of great games released for the system, and really helped gamers see what all the early fuss had been about.

With these games in the library, and the promise of an even better 1995 release line-up, it looked like the 3DO was here to stay.

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The 3DO Hits America and Japan Awaits

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Leading up to its North American launch in October 1993, while the 3DO still had problems (including a much-reduced launch line up due to developers getting to grips with the new hardware), excitement was still growing.

Multimedia was the future, as multiple video games and entertainment magazines were loudly screaming from their pages. News programmes were also talking about a future where a set-top box would be the hub of your entertainment set-up: from TV to movies, sports, videogames, and more. As such, 3DO was ideally placed to be at the forefront of this next wave.

However, as the months played down, it became clear that the launch wasn't going to be everything 3DO needed it to be. Because of the hardware and chips being used, the cost of the console was going to come in at an astronomical $700 (although manufacturers could set their own price, which would see a reduction soon after launch).

There was also only one game available, Crash 'n' Burn from Crystal Dynamics. While it wasn't a terrible game, it was in no way an example of the jaw-dropping graphics gamers had been promised in the months leading up to the launch.

However, Trip Hawkins and his partners were nothing if not savvy marketers, and they kept interest in the system piqued over the holiday period. Sneak peaks and trailers of the games to come looked to show 3DO owners they had made the right choice, as did upcoming accessories like the modem and expandable memory.

And there was also the bonus of a surprise success in an unexpected market...

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On Taking a Mental Health Break

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0400

For regular listeners of the show, you'll have noticed it's been a bit quiet here since Season 4 launched.

Instead of the usual weekly series, only the first two episodes were published, and then silence. I sincerely apologize for this, it was definitely not the intent. Here's what happened.

As you'll know, the show features podcasters opening up about their personal stories. These are stories that may not have been heard before in public, and can be very raw and emotional, and I sincerely thank all of my guests so far for being so open with their stories. This can lead to emotions in me coming to the fore, when the struggles of a guest are ones I've been through myself, or loved ones around me have.

Some of you may know this about me from an earlier episode where I spoke with my wife, but I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety around 4 years ago. For the majority of the time, it's something that I can manage, but now and again the shadows block out the light.

This has been particularly true with Covid, and its impact on all our lives. Everything has changed, and sometimes it's hard to see where all this might end. Especially when you have two young kids that you're doing everything you can to protect them, in a world where not everyone wants to be part of that protective community.

Anyhoo... as a result of the increased emotions from the stories shared by my guests, and sheer fight or flight exhaustion in trying to keep my family safe, I decided to take a mental health break where I could focus on the lighter side of life.

Summer at the beach, getting out on the lake, experiencing the beautiful natural surroundings of where we live, etc. And it was exactly what I needed to refresh both my creative and personal energy.

So, Podcaster Stories will return very early in the New Year. I have some amazing guests lined up, and each one has an incredibly inspiring story to share.

In the meantime, to keep the podcasting juices flowing, I've just launched a new show called Memories of 3DO, which looks at the history of a gaming console classic that was ultimately doomed to fail. This is a fun little project for me, and may lead to others in a series.

The show is snackable content, with each episode less than 5 minutes long. If classic video games are your thing, you can find out more at 3dopodcast.com

Thanks so much for being part of the Podcaster Stories community, and thanks for your messages and emails asking if everything was okay, I sincerely appreciate them.

Until the next time, stay safe and take care.

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Building the 3DO Partner Network

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 09:05:00 -0400

Throughout 1992 and early 1993, the plans behind the 3DO continued to take shape. Founder Trip Hawkins was using his undisputed influence and reputation in the gaming industry to get partners excited about the console.

This included both hardware and and game developers. Since the hardware would be licensed, it meant any electronics manufacturer that were interested in being part of this new era of gaming could produce and sell their own version, and pay a royalty to the 3DO company for this.

It led to respected names like Panasonic, Goldstar (who became LG), Samsung, Toshiba, and Sanyo signing up to the project (although ultimately only Panasonic, Goldstar and Sanyo would manufacture units).

Meanwhile, game developers were excited about the partnership opportunities. The CD format meant more memory to explore new ideas on, while the 32-bit engine meant a huge upgrade in graphics and sound. Developers like Electronic Arts, fighting game legends SNK, iD (makers of Wolfenstein and Doom), and Capcom all signed up, with promises to bring true next level versions of their popular games to the system.

Electronic Arts in particular put their full weight behind the project, in no small way thanks to their relationship with Trip Hawkins. Indeed, they even marketed the partnership with the slogan, "EA is 3DO, 3DO is EA"

With an eager gaming press showering this upcoming console with praise, gamers began to count down the days when the system would launch. But problems were starting to arise behind the scenes...

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The Genesis of the 3DO

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0400

In the early 90's, console gaming was at its 16 bit peak. Both SEGA's Genesis and the Super Nintendo owned the marketplace, while other systems like the Neo-Geo offered alternatives for the hardcore gamer.

But the industry was changing. While these consoles were hugely successful, they still ran on cartridges, and this limited what the consoles could do. CD-Rom was also making inroads, with systems like the CD-i from Philips and Sony showing what could be done with the disc format. I'll never forget playing the Palm Springs Open golf game and thinking, wow, this is the future.

Despite being co-developed with Sony, though, the CD-i never really took off, hampered by a slow processor and an expensive price tag.

With the next generation of consoles from SEGA and Nintendo still a way off, there was a gap for a new machine to go up against the Super Nintendo and Genesis, and lead the charge for the CD revolution. Enter the 3DO.

In the first episode of Memories of 3DO, learn about the gaming legends behind the system, and how a new challenger to SEGA and Nintendo's dominance came from the unlikeliest of sources.

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Introducing Memories of 3DO

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0400

In 1993, electronics giant Panasonic released the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, more commonly referred to as just 3DO.

At the time, this 32-bit gaming console was a huge leap over competing consoles like the SEGA Genesis and Super Nintendo, both 16-bit machines.

Using CD-ROM instead of cartridges, and positioning itself as a true multimedia component for your home entertainment set-up, the 3DO was, in many ways, ahead of its time.

Although it was always doomed to fail, it remains a beloved part of video game history for many.

In Memories of 3DO, host Danny Brown takes you on a journey looking back at the ups and - ultimately - downs of the hardware, the games, and why it was a gaming system that should have shone had things gone slightly differently.

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Dr. Alice Kerby on Addiction and Life Beyond the Pink Cloud

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400

After suffering from severe stress while going through her doctorate, Dr. Alice fell into a downward spiral of alcohol abuse. This continued until she realized her problem, and she has been sober for three years since.

It's this experience that led Dr. Alice to starting the Beyond the Pink Cloud podcast, where she talks to people that have overcome their own battles with substance abuse, as well as inspired others by living their best lives.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

how the podcast grew from her own recovery from alcohol abuse
how the Covid-19 pandemic is leading to higher stress and addiction temptation
how we're adding to our stress levels while working from home
how the show's direction has evolved from recovery-focused to multiple fields of expertise across various topics
why she's inspired by people living their dreams
some of the hurdles that are hard to overcome when dealing with abuse
how the drinking culture of different countries affects addiction levels
the fear of sharing her story in the first few episodes
how she became a semi-professional fire dancer

Settle back for an open and honest discussion about addiction, recovery, and what that means to the people afflicted, and those surrounding them.

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Introducing Mental Health and Us

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400

This week is a little different. As some of you might know, I also run a couple of other podcasts - one, as a host, and the other as a co-host. Today, I want to share an episode from the podcast I co-host, Mental Health and Us.

It originally started out as a solo hosted show by my wife, Jaclyn, and was called Mental Health and me. It shared self-care and wellness tips to help other mental health sufferers and their loved ones cope.

Jaclyn uses her 20 year battle with both depression and anxiety to share what's worked for her, and how that could maybe help you. I personally suffer from mental health issues too, and it's an important topic, and one that I see more of in the podcasting space, both from a podcaster and a listener perspective.

In this episode, Jaclyn shares how a major health scare made her fear the worst, and why it's important to understand how your physical health is important to your mental health.

The Mental Health and Us podcast will be relaunching early October, and you can catch up with other episodes over at mentalhealthpodcast.ca

Next week we'll be back to the usual Podcaster Stories programming - thank you for letting me share this special episode with you.

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Joenrhuz “JR” Tabanda on Everyday People and Everyday Stories

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400

This week I sit down with Joenrhuz "JR" Tabanda, host and audio producer of the Time Capsule Show, a podcast sharing the everyday stories of everyday people.

Each episode asks six thoughtful questions that guests can use to define their life in the 21st century at this moment.

We wanted to give people hope, especially young people that may feel alone.

JR talks about what their goals were with the show, and how that's taken shape, and how the pandemic gave them the opportunity to put these goals to fruition.

We Are All Connected

JR and his podcast team and co-hosts share the belief that everyone has a story, and that's why they appear on the Time Capsule Show.

We just try and put up stories that are timely, powerful, and help us understand the culture of the time we're going through.

One thing they're particularly determined to do with the show is to give the guests a platform, and share their point of view, whether it fits with the hosts or not .

On Taking a Different Path

With a Filipino background, it was expected that both JR and his brother would take a career in the medical profession, or a similarly professional one. But that was a very different path from the one he envisioned.

While he may yet take that career path, for now he's more than satisfied and challenged by the route he's currently on.

Everybody has an opinion, but it's up to you what value you place in that opinion.

Heroes Don't Always Wear Capes

While he'd never describe himself as a tennis player, or even someone that has just a passing interest in the sport from a playing point of view, his all-time hero hails from it.

Rafael Nadal epitomizes everything we should aspire to be, in our personal and professional lives.

People's expectations of you don't mean anything, and if you set your mind to anything you can achieve it.

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Season 4 is Coming, and Joining the Quite the Thing Podcast Network

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400

So a funny thing happened on the way to getting Season 4 of Podcaster Stories ready - from personal and work life, to guests that weren't really right for the show.

This resulted in the new season being delayed by about a month, which I apologize for. The good news is that Season 4 will be released next week, so I'm looking forward to sharing more awesome stories with you.

There's also an update about the Quite the Thing podcast network that Podcaster Stories is now part of, and is very much geared towards community focus and engaging our listeners, so I'm stoked to be part of that.

Thanks for your patience over the summer, and I hope you've had a safe and enjoyable one. Here;'s to Season 4.

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The Season 3 Recap

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Season 3 of Podcaster Stories has just wrapped, and in this episode I look back at the guests and the inspiring and insightful stories they shared.

In episode 1, Fitz Koehler of The Fitness Show and author of the book My Noisy Cancer Comeback shared how her life changed when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, and how she used that as a starting point for her inspiring fight against it. Listen to the full episode.

In episode 2, I spoke with Roman Mironov of the be Version 2.0 of Yourself podcast. Roman talked about his work as a personal relationship coach, and the importance of defining what's healthy and non-healthy in your relationships. Listen to the full episode.

Episode 3 saw me talking with my wife Jaclyn, co-host of the Mental Health and Us podcast. Jaclyn shared her 20 year battle with anxiety and depression, as well as the effect an abusive childhood had on her adult life. Listen to the full episode.

In episode 4, John Adams of the DadPodUK podcast joined me to speak about his experiences as a stay at home dad for 10 years, and how Covid has changed today's generation of kids. Listen to the full episode.

Episode 5 saw communications pro Paul Sutton, of the Digital Download podcast, who shared some very personal stories about his journey with mental health, the dark places he visited as a younger man, and how he's become an advocate for mental health discussions in the workplace. Listen to the full episode.

James Perdue, host of the Professor of Perseverance podcast, joined me in episode 6, where he talked about being paralyzed at age 19, and the sacrifices he and his parents made to ensure he lived the fullest life he could. Listen to the full episode.

In episode 7, Steven Webb of the Stillness in the Storms podcast, was incredibly open about his life struggles, from parents divorcing when he was very young, to a life-changing accident, and how he used that to forge a positive mindset that everyone can learn from. Listen to the full episode.

In the final episode of season three, Lainey Cameron spoke about her experiences of being the only female senior executive in the tech world, and the toxic masculinity that inspired her to write a book drawing from these experiences. Listen to the full episode.

The show will be taking a 4-week break now, but will return with Season 4 at the beginning of June.

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A Look Back at The First Year of Podcaster Stories

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

On April 21st 2020, Podcaster stories was launched. Unlike my other podcasts up until that point, this wouldn't be a solo show - instead, it'd be an interview-style show.

Not only that, but it would be an interview-style show with fellow podcasters, many of whom had interview shows of their own. So, to say I was a little nervous would be an understatement!

But, 12 months on, I'm enjoying it as much as ever, and have some fun ideas regarding the next 12 months and beyond.

Thank you so much for listening so far, and I can't wait to share the next stage of Podcaster Stories with you.

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Lainey Cameron on Being the Only Woman in the Corporate Boardroom

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

This week, I sit down with Lainey Cameron, host of The Best of Women’s Fiction podcast, a show that highlights authors that Lainey respects, as well as interviews with best-selling and women fiction authors.

Each episode, Lainey and her guests share what inspired a favourite author’s book, as well as what advice they’d give to other writers.

Lainey is also the author of the award-winning novel, The Exit Strategy, which was inspired by a decade of being the only woman in the corporate boardroom. It’s been called a “rallying call for women to believe in themselves and join together” and tells the story of a Silicon Valley investor who first meets her husband’s mistress across the negotiating table.

If someone’s a great talent but a pain in the ass to work with, that’s going to be a problem.

For her first book, Lainey hired a voiceover professional to read the audio version, and she shares here how that process works.

Far from simply reading the words on a page, the artist needs to connect with the story and characters, to ensure the author’s vision remains, even when the end result can be something very different from what the author envisaged.

On Creating a Brand Through an Experiment

Lainey originally started podcasting as a video broadcaster using Streamyard for live interviews, and then decided to take that to an audio format.

To her pleasant surprise, the audio version of the show has overtake the video version, and is really taking off, helping her to connect more authors to a wider audience.

I wish I had had that kind of advice when starting out.

As the podcast has grown, Lainey is determined to continue giving a voice to lesser-known authors, and connecting them with the talent that can help them grow their audience.

The Importance of Vetting and Quality

As Lainey’s show has grown, so has the amount of cold pitches she’s receiving to have authors as guests on her show. While this can be a good thing when it comes to episode growth, it can also impact the amount of guests she has on, due to the extra research involved.

A limited amount of time to read the books sent to her
Minimal pre-release information or promo sheets
A lack of peer reviews to ensure the book and author are right for her show

Since Lainey is very conscientious when it comes to who and what she shares with her audience, this extra awareness can cause problems that weren’t there before.

The Continuing Problem with the Tech Industry

Lainey’s background is in the tech start-up world, specifically in Silicon Valley. Being the only high-flying woman executive in the room would come with its own challenges, on top of the job any executive would need to do as part of their everyday life.

It is frustrating and tiring to be the only woman in the room, and to be the only senior woman on the team.

It often lead to Lainey needing to be twice as good as the men in the same position, and understand that the microscope was on her even more because of her gender.

How She Ended Up Hunting with Stoned Tribesmen in Tanzania

As digital nomads, both Lainey and her husband have traveled to numerous parts of the world, leading to a mix of scary and funny adventures.

One that sticks in Lainey’s mind is when they were on a safari tour in Africa, and ended up going hunting with a bunch of stoned teenage tribesmen in Tanzania. Now that’s not something we can all say we’ve done!

Join us for an entertaining chat about the writing world, the ongoing toxic masculinity in the tech world, and why being a digital nomad offers incredible life lessons if you can take the opportunity to grab them.

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Leave a Review and Help Feed Seniors Impacted by Covid

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

In this special bonus episode, I want to share how you can be part of an awesome social good initiative thanks to the good folks at Podchaser and Captivate.

Podchaser is a podcast directory – think of it as the IMDB of podcasting. Here, you can follow shows, follow creators, create lists of your favourite podcasts, and more.

As part of their #Reviews4Good program, Podchaser will donate $0.25 for any review left on their platform to Meals on Wheels America's Go Further fund. Additionally, for every review left on an individual episode, they will donate a further $0.25.

Not only that, but any time a podcaster replies to a review, they will donate a further $0.25.

Double the Donation Thanks to Captivate!

But it gets even better! My podcast host, Captivate (disclaimer: I'm on the Captivate team) will match these donations for every review (show or episode) as well as podcaster reply, up to $1,000.

So, technically, if you leave a review for your favourite podcast, and the podcater replies to that review, the donation to the #Reviews4Good program will be $1.00, thanks to Captivate's match.

This initiative runs through the month of April, so, what are you waiting for?

Create an account on Podchaser (you can sign up via email, or with your Twitter, Facebook, or Google account), or log in if you already have an account
After you’ve verified your email address, head over to Podchaser and search for Podcaster Stories, or click this direct link
Scroll down until you see the Podcast Reviews section, and click Add a Review
Leave the amount of Rating Stars you wish to give, and then enter your review in the Review box
Click Save

And that’s it – your review will now be live, and I’ll get a notification of it soon. If you do leave me a review, email me to let me know, I’d love to give you a shout out on the show!

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Steven Webb on Managing the Stillness In the Storms

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

This week, I sit down with Steven Webb, host of the Stillness in the Storms podcast, a show that helps you find inner peace at difficult times.

Each episode, Steven brings a different perspective and way of living life that eases your suffering. Being severely paralyzed is just a fraction of Steven’s mountain climb to find his inner peace. If Steven can sit with stillness, you can also.

It’s the first time, really, that being paralyzed really creeped up.

Steven talks about the moment that he hit rock bottom when he was forty. At that moment, it felt that his life had come to a grinding halt, and that he was going to be truly alone, and couldn’t see how his future was going to play out.

The Dark Night of the Soul

Steven talks about how, leading up to his darkest moment, he had been thinking about all the things that were going wrong in his life, and likened it to The Dark Night of the Soul, a poem by John of the Cross.

I was creating everything that was terrible in the world, and I was the victim of everything.

As Steven sank deeper into depression, he began drinking, and he shares how the embarrassment of needing to ask his carers to pour him a drink was a major turning point in getting his life back together.

On Living in Invisible Shame

One of the things that Steven pushed back on in his early years was the belief by others that he was doing something amazing or inspiring. If he heard people say that, he’d run away. But then he realized it was pretty amazing when it came to what he’s done:

Multiple charity challenges
Organizing music festivals
Running in politics and becoming the deputy mayor elect

Steven talks about how it took him a long time to accept people were being genuine, and not just saying or doing something out of pity for his disability.

I don’t look at it as incredible for being paralyzed to do that; it’s just incredible for me.

Why It’s Important to Reflect

In one of the episodes on Steven’s podcast, he talks about the anniversary of his accident - not just to the year, but the exact day and time that it happened. In that episode, Steven recounts the moments of the day leading up to his accident.

Steven does this every year, and as he mentions in our chat, he reflects more on that than he does his own birthday. He believes it’s because it was such an ordinary day like any other, until it wasn’t, that it remains so clear and so remembered.

It was just an ordinary day; but we never know when it’s the last day we’ll do that ordinary thing.

How His Difficult Childhood Served Him Well for What Lay Ahead

When Steven was a young child, his parents were divorced, and he, his sister, and his mum were left homeless.

At the time, he thought it was a big adventure and something cool - after all, they eventually moved into a big house. It was only afterward that he learned it was a refuge for women. This knowledge of having nothing and losing everything helped shape an important mindset for what was to come.

Those are the times that really decide who you’re going to be, and how you’re going to show up.

Join us for an open chat about loss, adversity, affirmation, consistent persistence, and why losing everything isn’t the end of the world.

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James Perdue on the Power of Perseverance in Triumphing Over Adversity

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0400

This week, I sit down with Dr. James Perdue, host of the Professor of Perseverance Podcast, where he inspires you to face challenges head on in life, and motivates you to be a leader to others.

Each week, James shares the stories of his guests and their powerful message of hope. James draws on his life-changing event at 19, and how that led to many changes in his life until he got to where he is today.

It's not out of pity; it's out of being kind.

James talks about his accident at college when he was 19, that left him immediately paralyzed. He shares the irony of how he wasn't even supposed to be playing the football game at the time, and how that "one more moment" changed his life indelibly.

How Good Parents Build Good People

It was clear when talking with James the love he has for his parents, and how their strength was so important when it came to his recovery and journey back from his accident.

Had James had different parents, it's very likely he wouldn't be here today, at least not in the manner he is, and with the personal achievements and victories he's overcome.

As kids, we'd rather take a spanking than hear the words from our parents, "I'm disappointed in you."

He cites the example of doctors telling his parents that he'd be too much of a burden for them, and they should put him in a nursing home. But his parents had other ideas.

Why The Triumph Over Adversity is Key for His Show

When it comes to sounding out guests for his show, James takes a very deliberate approach to who he wants on, and why. It's not that he doesn't want to share stories, but it's important to him that the journey is the path to a victory:

he wants to make sure they're really over their challenge
they have to offer hope to the listeners going through the same journey
they have to be able to help others and not display negativity

James also shares how he went through the 5 stages of grief after his injury, and how that impacted his recovery process in the early days following his paralysis.

The first stage of grief is denial, and part of my denial is that I was in a wheelchair.

The Mindset of Perseverance

With incredibly inspiring stories from every guest, there is something for every listener of James's show to take away from For James, there were two in particular that he always goes back to.

The first is Captain Charlie Plum, who was one of the very first guests on the Professor of Perseverance Podcast. Charlie shared how a moment of fate changed his life dramatically.

How many times have you heard people say this is the last thing I'm doing, and then something happens to them?

The second is W. Mitchell, who has gone on to become a mentor to James. When he was in a motorcycle accident when he was younger, it resulted in 60% of his body being burnt.

If that wasn't a challenge enough, four years later Mitchell suffered another tragedy, and James talks about how Mitchell's determination continues to inspire his own mindset.

I used to be able to do 10,000 things. Now I can only do 9,000. - W. Mitchell

On Dealing with the What If and the Why Me

For many people, we often have the "What if" conversations with ourselves.

What if this happens
What if I can't do this
What if I'm forever changed

For James, the first five years saw him so convinced he was going to walk again, the What If and the Why Me conversations never really came up.

Later in life, his thinking has evolved, and he shares why these types of internal conversations are moot points.

My thing on the What If is now, What If you don't try? You don't know what you can do.

Join us for an incredibly inspiring and wide-reaching chat on adversity, resolve, grit, and the love of living to overcome the challenges that can be thrown our way when we least expect them.

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Paul Sutton on Digital Downloads and Mental Illness Advocacy

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0400

This week, I sit down with Paul Sutton, host of the Digital Download Podcast, a show about digital communications strategy, social media marketing, and the internet.

Each week, Paul discusses a specific area of digital media with an expert in their field.

Paul is also a vocal advocate of mental health awareness in the communications industry, and uses his own personal battle with mental illness to continue the discussion around this important topic.

I don't get people on; I address topics.

Paul talks about how he came to start his podcast, and why he didn't have any expectations of the show lasting beyond a season. He shares why some of his favourite episodes are the ones where his guests have a very contrary view of the communications industry.

Is Clubhouse a Replacement for Podcasting?

We also talk about why he wouldn't want to launch a podcast today. However, this isn't because he feels podcasting is being superseded by the likes of Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces - far from it.

Despite the millions of users making Clubhouse the latest darling of the tech world, Paul sees it as a short-term snack in the content ecosystem.

We are in an on-demand world. I can't imagine using that format once the novelty had worn off.

He cites the example of his friend in the UK who set an alarm for 3.00am in the morning, so she could hop on a Clubhouse chat in the US, and questions whether users will have that kind of dedication regularly.

Raising Awareness of Mental Health Issues in the Communications Industry

One thing Paul has been very vocal about in recent years is his own battles with mental health, and how much of a problem this is in the communications industry.

With so many communications professionals spending so much time on social media for their jobs, Paul discusses if that has an impact on mental wellness, including:

whether social media impacts our mental health, or our mental health dictates our use of social media
why he really left Facebook
how scared he was about raising the topic of his own mental health battles
what needs to be done to reduce mental health issues in high stress industries

Paul's own experience on this topic makes for some very open and personal insights into why there's still a problem, and what can be done to improve things.

That was a bad time, but I have grown as a person and in my life and I think that's a valuable thing to do.

Join us for a lively and insightful chat about the changing landscape of work, how it impacts our personal lives, and why even the darkest times can be a springboard for the lives we lead today.

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Some Quick Updates, and A New Community Group!

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Hi, and welcome to this bonus episode of Podcaster Stories. Normal service will be resumed next week (always wanted to say that!), but in the meantime I just wanted to share some quick updates around the show.

A new Facebook group for the show
A fun review challenge that I'm taking part in
Requesting feedback around a membership option I'm working on

As always, thanks so much for listening to the show, and sending me emails with feedback on episodes, or just to say hi - I always like receiving them and getting to know more about you.

Until the next, stay safe and take care.

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John Adams on Changing the Conversation Around Dads in the Media

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0400

This week, I sit down with John Adams, host of DadPodUK, a fatherhood and family life podcast that shares the different, unique experiences of fatherhood.

John's podcast comes from being a stay-at-home dad for 10 years, and the conversations he's had with other dads around the various challenges they face as dads in an increasingly changing world.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

how lockdown encouraged him to start the show
the most emotionally-charged interview he's done to date
why he wants to change the conversations around dads in the media
how he and his wife made the decision for John to be a stay-at-home dad
how his dad blog led to a charity event at Downing Street in London
why finding guests can be a challenge for him
why his show is so geared towards breaking down stereotypes
why we need to be having more discussions about race and ethnicity at home
how lockdown added extra difficulties for his eldest daughter and her changing school levels
why he believes Covid will offer positive opportunities for change with this generation
why he believes flexible working should be available to parents
how lockdown has enabled a new dynamic at home for his wife
how he manages difficult conversations as a dad to two daughters
why he feels fathers are in a strong position to talk to daughters about periods and menstruation
how different countries can be when it comes to gender equality
what his plans are for the future of his podcast
where he sees Clubhouse fitting into the podcast ecosystem
why he's in no rush to make video podcasts

Join me for an educational chat about fatherhood, fear of becoming invisible, the 21st century family dynamic, and more.

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Jaclyn Brown on The Light Beyond Abuse and Mental Illness

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0400

This week, I sit down with Jaclyn Brown of Mental Health and Us, a podcast offering practical self-care and wellness tips to help other mental health sufferers and their loved ones cope.

Her podcast takes inspiration from her 20+ year battle with depression and anxiety, and her survival of an abusive childhood, to shine a positive light on a dark subject matter.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

how her podcast came from her journey with anxiety and depression
why she wanted to encourage more people to talk about their mental health
why she finds writing easier than podcasting if doing it herself
why being a solo podcaster made it really hard for her to get started
why she chooses anxiety as her niche, and how depression plays into that
how mental illness changes as your life changes
how her social anxiety has benefited from the pandemic lockdown
what are some of the challenges she's found as a mother to a child with anxiety issues during a pandemic
how she came to write Young Adult books
how her abusive childhood helped shape the characters in her early books
what she's doing different for her kids versus what she experienced as a kid
why she feels it's so important to acknowledge displays of emotion
why she wants her podcast to be a casual and lighter approach to mental health
why her mother is her hero

Join me for a chat about finding light in the darker tunnels that life can take you down.

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Roman Mironov on Being Version 2.0 of Yourself

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0400

This week, I sit down with Roman Mironov of Be Version 2.0 of Yourself, a show that helps people create amazing and enviable relationships, and be a better you.

On his podcast, Roman shares advice to and from people making a personal journey, as well as why our minds are synced the way they are, and how we can improve that.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

how his podcast originated as a marketing channel for him
why he is very specific about the type of guests he has on his show
why he had to skip an episode when his guest went too far off topic
how a communications coach gave Roman some of the best advice he's had
how his episode about eating one meal a day is his most popular
why he looks at his lifestyle as an ongoing experiment
why he fasts for 22 hours and eats for the two hours in-between
why he really wanted to move to North America, but didn't account for the severe loneliness
how the Covid pandemic and lockdown has made him extremely grateful
how personal pain helps him connect more closely with clients
why personal resilience is key when it comes to dealing with pain
why he's given up masturbation
why associating pleasure with pornography is so dangerous
why Arnold Schwarzenegger is such an inspiration to him
why we all have the potential to be great at what we want to do

Join me for a wide-ranging chat on life, loneliness, pain, shame, and being the best version of ourselves.

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Fitz Koehler and Her Noisy Cancer Comeback

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0400

This week, I sit down with Fitz Koehler of The Fitzness Show, and author of the book My Noisy Cancer Comeback.

On her podcast, Fitz talks about the smart, crazy, effective and fun stuff in fitness. Fitz is also an author and TV personality, and has an incredible story to share about her breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent journey, which we talk about in this episode.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

why it's important that her podcast is a fun endeavour
why she only puts out episodes when she has something to say
why she doesn't get starstruck when working with celebrities
how male celebrities can often be under more pressure than female celebrities to look a certain way
why doing something that won't hurt you is key
how she came to discuss getting a husband with her teenage daughter
how she's trying to share some of her mom's teachings with her daughter, while still respecting space and room to grow
why she isn't afraid to drop the angry mom card on her son if needed
why she started the Morning Mile fitness program for kids around the world
why her diagnosis with breast cancer was not going to deter her from continuing the way she lived her life
how she wasn't expecting the sheer amount of chemotherapy and toxic treatment she underwent
why being loud about her cancer and treatment gave Fitz her formula to survive
why she took the raw and honest approach when it came to her book about her cancer journey
why she has big plans for her podcast and other programs in 2021
why Chris Hemsworth would be a dream fitness client

Settle back for a fun, engaging, moving, and uplifting chat about motivation and finding your formula to survive.

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Coming Up on Season 3 of Podcaster Stories

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Season 3 of Podcaster Stories launches on Thursday, January 28, so in this bonus episode I just wanted to share what you can expect when the new season comes out.

Building on the slight change in direction in Season 2, where the show went deeper into the personal stories of my guests, Season 3 will continue to share the amazing stories of the people behind the voices of the shows we listen to.

Kicking off the season will be Fitz Koehler, a breast cancer survivor who overcame a 16-month battle with cancer while continuing to try and live the life she'd built for herself prior to her diagnosis.
After that, I'll be talking with Roman Prokopchuk, who at one time in his life worked for the Secret Service. Following the personal tragedy he and his wife suffered, Roman is now the foster parent to 23 kids, so I can't wait to share his story.

These are just a couple of examples of the amazing guests that are lined up for this new season.

A new feature of the show that I hope you'll like is the ability to recommend shows and podcasters to me. If there's someone that you feel has an amazing personal story to share, and you'd love to see their podcast reach new ears, you can send their details to me, and I'll check it out!

Simply head on over to the contact page on Podcaster Stories, and follow the steps there.

I hope you had a safe and happy time over the holidays. 2020 was one heck of a year, and hopefully 2021 will be the year we can start returning to some form of normality.

I'm really excited to return with season 3, and can't wait to start sharing with you, starting on Thursday, January 28. I'll see you then.

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The Christmas Eve Episode

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to a special Christmas Eve edition of Podcaster Stories. In this episode, I'm taking a look back at some of the amazing stories my guests shared in season two of the show.

Listen with me as my guests tell us about some of the things that changed their lives, and made them the person they are today.

In episode 1, Jennell Riesner and Rachel Bellotti of The True North Collective spoke about why it's important to get messy when having difficult conversations.

The following week, Jody Hanks and Chris Rash of The Digression Podcast talked of their time in the US air force, and why their show doesn't shy away from topics like suicide, death, and sexual assault in the armed forces.

Episode 3 saw me chat with Michael Levitt of the Breakfast Leadership Network, and how stress through the Covid pandemic was causing so many issues for people and businesses.

In episode 4, Sarah St John of Frugalpreneur shared how she found her passion when she became an entrepreneur.

In episode 5, Nate Garrison of The EXTRAordinary Podcast offered his advice on why success needs to be measured by the lifestyle you're able to craft and spend your day, as opposed to just financial success.

Episode 6 saw my good friend Tim Jahn of We're Only Human explain why our lives are defined by us, and we choose the paths we walk on.

In episode 7, Catherine Praisewater of Your Positive Imprint shared many inspiring and moving stories with us, including death threats to her guests, how a hospital visit changed her life, and why the small things in life are so important.

Finally, in episode 8, Mark-John Clifford had some amazing personal stories to tell, including a prison stint that changed his life for the better, and one that he did for his uncle.

I hope you've enjoyed this look back at the first half of season 2. Podcaster Stories will be back in the New Year with more amazing guests and stories, so don't forget to subscribe anywhere you listen to podcasts - Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and more - or hop on over to Podcaster Stories where you can sign up for the free newsletter.

Until the next time, have a wonderful holiday season and I hope it's a safe and happy one.

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The Hey, I Know You Episode

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0400

In this bonus episode, I talk with someone you may recognize - me! This comes after receiving a few emails from listeners who were curious as to whether I'd ever spoken about my own podcaster journey.

In this short episode, I share how long I've been podcasting and what it means to me, as well as details about two other shows of mine that I'll be relaunching in the new year.

I also share some details you might not know about me, including a fun story about Sean Connery, and my time as a fairy godmother, costume and all!

As we get ready to close down for the holidays, I want to thank you for listening to the show each week, and making Podcaster Stories a part of your regular podcast listening schedule.

I hope you have a wonderful holiday season, and manage to relax, recuperate, and spend some quality time with those that matter the most. Here's to 2021 being a better year for all.

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Mark-John Clifford of ADHD! It's All Mishegoss & More

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0400

This week, I sit down with Mark-John Clifford of ADHD! It's All Mishegoss & More, an unedited, unscripted, & refreshingly real show about living with ADHD.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

how he was first diagnosed with ADHD
why he's not a fan of "gurus" selling cures for ADHD
why he won't charge for his podcast, and instead offer his advice for free
why his podcast doesn't have a predetermined format
how his public speaking never leans on notes
how his show has evolved over the last three years
why he won't release episodes 7 days a week
how he uses his podcast as a brain dump for his thoughts
why motivational speakers and podcasters should be taken with a pinch of salt
why he loathes people who try to compartmentalize medical condition
why we need to follow advice that's specific to us
how he has one of the highest scores on the ADHD scale
why his pet peeve are speakers peddling the same shtick and hustle
how Jim Rohn gave him the best piece of advice regarding motivation
how his podcast is therapy for him
how his life took a turn for the worse and led to a prison sentence
how his time in prison humbled him and made him appreciate the little things in life
how his story is being talked about as a mini-series for TV
why people complaining about the Covid lockdown don't know what a real lockdown is like
why he'd like to make his next podcast about his time in prison and the people he met
how prison can give you a chance to reinvest in yourself
why prison doesn't define a person
how a car accident one September morning in 2001 saved his life

Settle back for an honest and vivid inside look into the life of someone who made mistakes, and hasn't let them define him.

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Catherine Praiswater of Your Positive Imprint

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0400

This week, I sit down with Catherine Praiswater of Your Positive Imprint.

Your Positive Imprint is a show that highlights people from around the world whose positive achievements are inspiring positive actions.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

why positive stories need to be told, and how her podcast came from that
why she views her show as a variety show
how a visitor to her door led to her podcast
why she wants to help share stories of people who'd normally wouldn't be recognized
how her father's passing impacted her podcast, and then ultimately helped shape it
why Catherine loves finding guests, and the research that goes with it
how a YouTube video led to an incredible conversation on her podcast
why the continued relationships with her guests is the favourite part of her show
how her guests often validate the work she's doing
how leaders don't look for praise, and just do what they do
how her life was completely changed by a visit to Lithuania
the feeling of desperation when she was handed a baby covered in blood
how life before cell phones was so different when it comes to world affairs
why we need to appreciate, and act on, the simple things in life
why we need to realize we are citizens of the world if we want to be better people
why Covid isn't the first time the global science community has come together to work as one
why Covid is a once in a lifetime chance to reset how we work together as a global community
why one of her guests appreciated Catherine reaching out to see how he was doing during Covid
how Catherine plans to scale the show with a live offering
her advice for new podcaster, and why truth and passion is so key
who her heroes are, and why
what her dad would have made about the show had he lived to hear it
how much of an influence her family continues to be on her show

Settle back for an open and free-flowing chat about life changes and recognizing our inner value.

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Tim Jahn of We're Only Human

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0400

This week on Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Tim Jahn of We're Only Human.

We're Only Human is a podcast celebrating the resiliency of the human spirit, through conversations with people from all walks of life.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

how his early video show inspired the podcast
the challenges he's found switching formats from video to audio
why going all in on the quality of the podcast is key
why starting a podcast for the wrong reasons is doomed to fail
why getting divorced completely changed his way of life
how he feels he gets more out of the podcast than his listeners
how recording his show always brought him out of any doldrums he was experiencing
why curiosity drives the best experiences
the single characteristic that defines resilience
why we need to remind ourselves that we're all making this up as we go along
how one specific conversation about life being a series of train journeys blew him away
how we can define our own lives
what his goals are for the show moving forward
what the unique value is that Tim can provide his listeners
why his advice to new podcasters is to understand the motivation of why they're starting
why your podcast needs an elevator pitch
why we need to forego imposter syndrome
why his heroes are everyone he's chatted to

Settle back for an open and free-flowing chat about life changes and recognizing our inner value.

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The Thank You Episode

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Welcome to a special bonus episode of Podcaster Stories. As the show approaches the midway point of Season 2, I just wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you.

Thank you to you, the listeners, who have added this show to your regular listening habit, resulting in the show growing week on week since launch earlier this year.

Thank you to my guests:

for sharing their stories with me, and for being so open and gracious with their time while doing so.

Thank you to the kind folks who have left a review for Podcaster Stories, Reviews help other listeners like you find the show for themselves, so thank you. And if you want to leave a review of your own, simply go to lovethepodcast.com/podcasterstories and choose where you want to leave the review.

And thank you to the podcasting community for the way they're always willing to help others grow, and to the podcasting tech platforms that make life easier for people like me to make a show like this. Companies like Squadcast, Auphonic, Focusrite, Samson, and Captivate, who turned out to be a podcast host so good I ended up joining their team!

Doing this show has been a real pleasure for me, and I've learned so much from those I've interviewed for the show, and those I've chatted with either online or via email. I hope you continue to enjoy, and I look forward to sharing more podcaster stories with you.

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Nate Garrison of The EXTRAordinary Podcast

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0400

This week on Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Nate Garrison of The EXTRAordinary Podcast.

The EXTRAordinary Podcast profiles ordinary people living extraordinary lives, who adhere to a lifestyle by design mindset.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

how Nate's show evolved from being a co-hosted show into a solo host
how the show came about from a personal development program that Nate created, the 8 Keys 2 Great
how Covid changed the way he records and plans his show
how he used to identify cities and advertise he was coming that way, to find guests for his show
how Nate identifies what he feels would make an interesting guest for his show and listeners
why he adheres to a lifestyle by design mindset
why Covid has seen both a positive and negative change in personal behaviours
how our lives have the chance to be redefined post-Covid
what the 18 month rule is for podcasting, and why he uses it
the two episodes that stand out for him
how his endurance sports lifestyle prepares him for handling disappointment in life
the moment he found he needed to step away from corporate life
why you should judge success by how your life meets your actual needs, versus your material successes
how his goal is to gain something from every guest he interviews
his plans for scaling his podcast, and why he's looking forward to getting back to in-person interviews
why he has no interest in interviewing celebrities and uber-successful people
why meaningful conversations make for the best podcasts
why his biggest piece of advice for podcasters is to be consistent
why his parents are his heroes

Settle back for an enlightening talk about making and living by your own rules.

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Sarah St John of Frugalpreneur

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400

This week on Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Sarah St John of the Frugalpreneur podcast.

Frugalpreneur shows people how to build a business on a bootstrapped budget, and interviews entrepreneurs to answer your questions about being successful online.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

how the show originally started as a complementary piece to market her book
how podcasting introduces you to so many people that can help you
how her change to an interview-style show reignited her podcasting passion
how a lack of podcasting resources saw her start her own company to offer exactly that
why she took almost a year off from her podcast, and how Covid presented an opportunity to relaunch
how the experience has been, compared to her expectations for it
how Covid has made her much more focused and consistent with her show
why she prefers the intimacy of podcasting
how her own networking opportunities have exploded through the podcast
how she found her love of entrepreneurship
the episodes that have stood out for her, and why
how she takes something away from every guest she has on her show
how she's taken the best of her shows and created an online podcasting course
why she's aiming to do more solo shows in 2021
what advice she'd give new podcasters
why being a guest on podcasts is so key to growing your business
why John Lee Dumas is her hero

Settle back for a look at entrepreneurship on a budget, and how podcasting can help drive the goals and results you're looking for.

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Michael Levitt of the Breakfast Leadership Network

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400

This week on Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Michael Levitt of the Breakfast Leadership Network Show.

The Breakfast Leadership Network Show interviews global thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and marketing experts to show the audience the right steps (no shortcuts!) to grow your business and your life.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

why he moved from only working with C-suite executives to companies looking to improve the mental well-being of their employees
how the pandemic is creating a tsunami of mental health issues and burnout at work
a report by Monster.com that showed 7/10 employees are suffering from burnout
why burnout and stress was ignored by business for so long
how insurance claims for mental health issues in the workplace are skyrocketing
why corporate initiatives around talking about mental health are key to a better work environment
why we, as humans, need better boundaries when it comes to how we live
how a nutritionist can help relieve stress and burnout
how stress is a key element in the cause of more than 20 chronic diseases
how Michael's cardiac event in 2009 saw him realize the importance of nutrition and lifestyle
how government can increase healthier lifestyles by proper food pricing when it comes to good food versus junk food
how multitasking adds to our stress levels
how the over-subscription of antibiotics has hindered our ability to have a clean digestive system
how Michael's Breakfast Leadership Show has evolved to include guests, and how that's seen his show evolve exponentially
how the conversations on the podcast have helped him grow professionally
how podcasting is the equivalent of all your favourite radio shows in one playlist
how using themes for his weekdays helps Michael keep his stress under control
how a period of 369 days between 2009 and 2010 flipped his life completely, due to burnout
why he had to completely reinvent himself after that period
how the signs of burnout are visible, if we know how to recognize them
why we need to look at what others are doing, and give them the benefit of the doubt as opposed to getting stressed about their intentions
Michael's goals for the future of his show and his idea of spin-offs in 2021
why he takes time off at the end of the year to relax, recharge, and revisit his goals
how podcasting has made it easy to connect with people you might struggle to have connected with pre-social media and internet days
why Michael respects Alan Muhally as a leader, and why Winston Churchill is his favourite leader of all time
how it's lonely as a leader

Settle back for an insightful episode about not only leadership, but why - without looking after ourselves - there won't be any leaders to start with.

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Jody Hanks and Chris Rash of The Digression Podcast

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400

This week on Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Jody Hanks and Chris Rash of The Digression Podcast.

The Digression Podcast was born out of just about every conversation Chris and Jody ever had. What would ordinarily be a five-minute conversation easily becomes an hour and a half of asides, anecdotes, detours, transitions, tangents, war stories, wanderings, and ramblings.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

how their 20+ year career in the US Air Force built their close friendship, and resulted in the podcast
how Chris "maintained people" and how that shaped his later life
how their show had been prepping itself for 10 years offline before becoming the podcast it is today
how afternoon scotch and sake drove their creative juices
why tech was their biggest challenge when it came to starting the show
how the show grew from a once-a-month experiment to today's free-flowing version
why engagement from their audience, and the feedback they get, is one of the best parts of doing the show
why their goal is to entertain, but to also discuss deeper topics on the show, like the military deaths at Fort Hood as well as sexual assault in the armed forces
how their own personal experiences offer insights into personal issues experienced in the military
why the Apollo Moon Landing episode they did for the 50th anniversary remains a favourite
how both Jody and Chris have a personal connection to these NASA missions
why they don't let conspiracy theorists and flat earthers get to them
how they got involved in rebuilding programs at Fort Keesler in Biloxi, Mississippi, after Hurricane Katrina
how conditions were like an overseas deployment when it came to the facilities and hospital at Keesler
why it was key to rebuild the people and their morale first to start rebuilding the base
how Chris, his wife, and their newborn had to live in a ramshackle RV immediately after the birth
how they had to face two more hurricanes while they were rebuilding Keesler, and deal with the additional damage they brought
how the way a young airman graduating from Airman Leadership School was treated highlighted the changes that needed to be made at the base
why they had to change the lame squadron "cheer" into something more inspiring
how much of a culture change they had to initiate at the top
how they improved the fitness of those under their wing to be amongst the best on the base
how Jody and Chris have heard from people since they retired on why the processes and personal touch they put in place is missed
why the best way to go through life is to not take things too seriously
their best piece of advice for new podcasters

Settle back for an entertaining episode where two air force vets share their lessons on life, military service, building loyalty, and more.

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Jenell Riesner and Rachel Bellotti of The True North Collective

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400

This week on Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Jenell Riesner and Rachel Bellotti of The True North Collective.

The True North Collective is a gathering of un-sugar-coated conversations on authenticity, created by the real-life real-life documentation of two humans discovering and hacking what it means to reconnect with our own true north.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

how their career backgrounds made for a perfect foil for their podcast
how Rachel's cancer battle in her teens made her question her identity
how their approach to life brought them together
their plans for a more nomadic lifestyle in 2021
how the conversations they have with guests on their podcast has affirmed the goals they have with it
how they've opened up more as their show has evolved
why being "messy" in life makes living more authentic
why they started the Amplify mini-series, to share the untold stories of black, indigenous, and people of colour
why we need to stop, listen, and truly learn about what others are going through
why we need to use our platforms more to help those that don't have one of their own
the episodes that have stood out for them, and why
why getting things wrong is perfectly normal
why new podcasters should follow Nike's slogan, and just do it when it comes to starting their show
who their personal heroes are, and why

Settle back for an engaging episode where Jenell and Rachel talk about why we need to look at our lives to see if we're making the most of our opportunities.

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Coming Up On Season 2 of Podcaster Stories

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400

In season 1 of Podcaster Stories, I got to chat with some amazing podcasters, all with great tips to share on podcasting. From getting started to lessons learned along the way, and tips and tricks that you can use to grow your own show, if you're a podcaster yourself.

My guests also shared their personal stories, including recovery from substance abuse, mental health struggles, sexual and physical abuse, and more. It was an incredibly humbling first season, and I'm so grateful to each and every one of them for sharing their story.

In season 2, you can expect more of the same, and there are some incredible guests lined up with more inspiring stories to share. I'm touched that so many of you have added Podcaster Stories to your lives, and I can't wait to share more in Season 2, launching on Thursday, Oct 8.

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Bonus Episode: Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, and Moments of Stillness, with Josh Currivan

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Being an entrepreneur can be hard. Coping with mental health issues while growing and running your own business can add immense stress, both to you personally and those around you.

This is something that green industry professional Josh Currivan knows only too well. The last time we chatted, we spoke about his younger life, his upbringing, his mental health issues, and how that had led him to where he is today.

In this bonus episode of Podcaster Stories, we catch up one year later to talk about mental health and entrepreneurship, and how the two are intertwined.

Topics on the menu include

What it means to be an entrepreneur while coping with mental health
How it can impact your personal, family, and professional life
How having ADHD impacts your business
Why the predominantly male-dominated green industry still needs to talk more about mental health
Why it's important to take moments of stillness for yourself

Settle back for a chat about the pressures of wanting to succeed, why you need to take the emotion out of business decisions to, and why the "go after everything" mindset is hurting you.

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Who'd You Like to Appear on Podcaster Stories?

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Four months in, and there's been a great collection of guests already. From talking about alcohol addiction, to how to promote science in an increasingly anti-science world, to inspiring kids through education, and much more - it's been a pleasure so far!

I have some great guests coming up in the next few weeks and months, but I'd also like to hear from you - who would you like to see appear on the show?

Simply head on over to Podcaster Stories, and click on the Contact tab in the navigation bar. There. you'll find a simple form to fill in, and send on over to me.

The show's also getting great feedback and reviews, so thank you so much for that! If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a review on iTunes so other listeners can find the show too.

Thanks again for being part of the show, and I'll speak to you soon.

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Eric Barnhart of the Mindful Moment Podcast

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400

In episode 14 of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Eric Barnhart, host and founder of Urban Contemplatives and the Mindful Moment podcast.

With a tagline of “creating mindful moments for active lives”, each 15-minute episode features conversations with artists, musicians, writers, scientists, philosophers and others, exploring contemplative practices through an ecumenical Christian lens.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

how Star Wars inspired his love for music, which inspired his eventual career
how that love for music got him a degree in jazz piano, which led to him working in churches”creating mindful moments for active lives”how he’s met other like-minded folks through this association with the church
why divisiveness is a global issue versus a beliefs issue
how Eric’s seen the very best and the very worst of humanity over the last 25 years
how the podcast came about due to the Covid pandemic
why allowing yourself to hear your belief is more effective than being told what to believe
how he deals with people that are trying to push their own agenda
how shared learning through open dialogue is key to a positive community
how Star Wars fans can be very similar to those with fervent beliefs
why you can have polarizing viewpoints yet still agree on something if it connects with, or moves, you
why none of us are experts – in life, in religion, in culture, and more
why we need to stop fretting about the things that don’t really matter
how Western culture still needs to catch up with other cultures when it comes to mindfulness
how Thomas Merton played such a huge part in Eric’s life and goals with Urban Contemplatives and the Mindful Moment podcast
how true Christianity is about humility and being there for others, no matter what
how Mysticism creates fear in some Christian corners, and why it shouldn’t
where Eric sees the podcast evolving over the next 12 months
why good ramen is key to a happy life
how his love of Jethro Tull helped him learn guitar, even when holding the guitar upside down!
how the music industry has paved the way for content creators across all mediums when it comes to distribution and production

Settle back for an enlightening episode where Eric shares what may be the best pathway to peace in our lifetime.

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Susan Diaz and Will Lamont of The 4AM Report

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -0400

In episode 13 of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Susan Diaz and Will Lamont, business partners at c+p digital, and co-hosts of The 4AM Report.

The show combines marketing discussions, societal issues, wacky lessons from marketing mishaps, and more. Having just celebrated the one year anniversary of the show, Susan and Will dropped in to talk about the experience so far.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

how their love of asking people questions, and going with the flow, resulted in the podcast
how the 4am hook came from being up at 4am in the morning as agency owners, worrying about clients, work projects, etc
whether they would have a live show at 4am in the morning
how they use bonus content in the 4pm show, Thirsty Thursday
how they became comfortable with controversial topics on their show
why marketing should be fun, and how they’re using their show to promote that
why brands need to be be consistent when talking about their values around societal issues
how Will’s behind the scenes experience has helped the podcast overall
why having a co-host helps drive the efficiency of their own podcast, and those they produce for others
why they’re particularly proud of their episode that talked about a scandal the Canadian Prime Minister was involved in
why you need to learn to be okay with being uncomfortable to bring the best show
why you need to look beyond the vanity metrics of your show to see the true impact
why getting over their imposter syndrome has helped get high visibility guests
why podcasting is the perfect medium to keep your networking opportunities live during the pandemic
how your podcast can drive multiple arms of your content strategy
how Will found himself travelling with Canadian cheese across country

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Mark Taylor of Education on Fire

Sat, 18 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400

In episode 12 of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Mark Taylor, host and creator of the Education on Fire podcast, a show for teachers, parents, and mentors to help them support children.

The show share stories and resources that Mark hopes will support children to thrive and be able to live their best lives.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

how the idea for the podcast came about
why it’s more than just a resource for parents and educators
why he believes passion is key in anything you do
why networking is key
how Covid-19 has impacted the educational space
why we should stop saying “kids need to catch up” when talking about the 2020 school year
why the education system needs to change to a more open approach
the two episodes that have really stood out for him so far
why it’s okay to give up on a project
how to integrate multiple show ideas to create the best podcast you can
what advice he’d give to new podcasters

Settle back for an informative and insightful chat about why you need to not only have great content, but know the audience you’re creating that content for.

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Lefteris Statharas of Lefteris Asks Science

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400

In episode 11 of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Lefteris Statharas of the Lefteris Asks Science podcast.

Driven by both his passion for science, and his professional work as a mechanical engineer, Lefteris started his podcast as a way to bring scientists together to demystify their professions, and show how fun science can be.

With a natural curiosity and an easy-going manner, Lefteris has a simple goal – to see what drives people with passion, and to get more people interested in, and passionate about, science.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

how the idea for the podcast came about after a chat with a peer
which type of science drives his curiosity
the episodes that have stood out
why there seems to be such an anti-science stance in some countries, with the US probably being the worst culprit, as evidenced by Covid-19
how social media has enabled more interest in science
the cultural and scientific differences between Greece, where Lefteris originates from, and Singapore, where he currently lives and works
who his all time hero is, and why

Settle back for an engaging conversation around science, the rabbit holes of Reddit and the internet, and more.

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Dr. Alice Kerby of Beyond the Pink Cloud

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400

In episode 10 of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Dr. Alice Kerby of the Beyond the Pink Cloud podcast.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

how the podcast grew from her own recovery from alcohol abuse
how the Covid-19 pandemic is leading to higher stress and addiction temptation
how we're adding to our stress levels while working from home
how the show's direction has evolved from recovery-focused to multiple fields of expertise across various topics
why she's inspired by people living their dreams
some of the hurdles that are hard to overcome when dealing with abuse
how the drinking culture of different countries affects addiction levels
the fear of sharing her story in the first few episodes
how she became a semi-professional fire dancer

Settle back for an open and honest discussion about addiction, recovery, and what that means to the people afflicted, and those surrounding them.

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Pete Cann of the Laughter & Positivity with Pete Podcast

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400

In episode nine of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Pete Cann of the Laughter & Positivity with Pete podcast.

After building an agency for chefs for 11 years, the Covid-19 pandemic put Pete's business on hold, and he had to furlough his team. However, this allowed him to focus on a podcast idea he'd been thinking about for a while.

Taking his cue from a virtual event called the Laughter Phone, Pete expanded on how he used positivity and laughter in his business to start his Laughter & Positivity show, and bring the world of laughter yoga and laughter professionals to a wider audience.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

how he first got into being a laughter professional
his process for the show, as it switches between just featuring him and having guests as well
the episode that stuck with him the most
why his life could have been vastly different if he'd stuck on the path he was on as a younger man
why Covid-19 has been an opportunity
how you can use laughter yoga techniques in your everyday life

Settle back for a fun and interesting chat on why laughter truly is good for the soul.

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Zach Moreno and Rockwell Felder of SquadCast

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400

In episode eight of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Zach Moreno and Rockwell Felder of remote recording platform SquadCast, and the Between 2 Mics podcast.

After looking to use a remote recording solution for their internal team meetings, both Zach and Rock were disillusioned at what was on the market. They knew audio and reliability could be better, and so SquadCast was born.

They believed remote recording should - and, more importantly, could - be just as good as offline audio recording. We sit down to discuss the evolution of SquadCast, and how the podcaster experience is at the forefront of everything they do.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

How limitations of other remote platforms led to the creation of SquadCast
Why SquadCast is built from the podcaster's viewpoint
How Zach and Rock's day jobs led them to how they approached SquadCast
Why audio quality equal to offline recording was a core goal
How SquadCast's progressive upload technology differentiates them from others
How SquadCast solved the problem of audio drift in remote recordings
Why the SquadCast team refuse to settle for the status quo
How the users of SquadCast have driven the direction of the platform
How they're trying to help educate remote podcasters through their Remote Podcast Stats Report and State of Remote Podcasting webinar
Why data shows the use of headphones should be mandatory for all podcasters
How their well-known Board members and advisors became involved
How the reciprocity of the podcast community drives Zach and Rock
Why analytics is the next big challenge to bust in podcasting
Why new podcasters shouldn't get bogged down by the technical side of things
Why tools should concentrate on solving existing problems, not ones that haven't been found yet
Why you shouldn't be discouraged early in your podcasting journey
What Zach and Rock appreciate about each other

Settle back for an open and interesting chat about remote recording, and why settling for the status quo will only hold the podcasting industry back.

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Lisa Gerber of The Gear Show

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400

In episode seven of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Lisa Gerber, owner of Big Leap Creative and host of The Gear Show.

After making her name as a communications pro and marketer, Lisa decided she wanted to attract more clients in the space - outdoor lifestyle - she was interested most in, and The Gear Show was born.

Talking with the people behind her favourite brands and companies, The Gear Show pivoted somewhat after 10 episodes, to feature more on the people behind the corporate front.

Topics up for discussion this week include:

How the loss of clients and talking to friends led to the show idea
How she started the show talking about gear before pivoting
Why she pivoted to more personal stories behind the gear heads
How she makes her guests feel comfortable
Why researching guests makes for a richer experience
Why Howard Stern's interview technique is what she aims for
The interviews that have had the most impact on her
Why new podcasters should just start and not overthink things
How she won her school's award for a foreign language

Settle back for a fun, engaging chat about following your dreams, and why you should never be afraid to change even when something has been going for a while.

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Bob Dunn of Do the Woo Podcast

Thu, 28 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400

In episode six of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Bob Dunn, founder of BobWP and host of Do the Woo Podcast.

After making his name in the WordPress community, Bob has continued to grow his reputation in the WooCommerce space, showcasing the platform's features and benefits when it comes to e-commerce using the WordPress platform.

In this week’s show, I sit down with Bob to talk about pivoting your brand, where WooCommerce is headed, how he and his wife beat IKEA's marketing department, and more.

Topics on the menu include:

Why he made the pivot from purely WordPress to WooCommerce
How he's grown as a podcaster from launching different shows
Why he chose the WooCommerce platform to concentrate on
Where he sees the future of WooCommerce
Why you should pinpoint exactly what you want to do when launching a podcast
How he and his wife beat out the multi-national retailer IKEA for a marketing award

Settle back for an informative show about the WooCommerce platform, building a niche, finding your passion when it comes to podcasting, and more.

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Jeff Esposito of Kaspersky Security

Thu, 21 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400

In episode five of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Jeff Esposito, Global Head of Regional Social Media at Kaspersky, and co-host of the Transatlantic Cable Podcast.

After being an early adopter of social media, and working on the PR and communications side of VistaPrint, Jeff started at Kaspersky, where he uses the company's podcast to educate both consumers and business of the importance of online security and data protection.

In this week’s show, I sit down with Jeff to talk about the changing face of security, and some of the things you can do to protect yourself.

Topics on the menu include:

Why the Kaspersky podcast was launched
How the dark web operates
How to monitor what your kids are doing online
How to protect your family from hackers
Some simple tips on securing your home network without breaking the bank
Why you should never pick up random USB sticks

Settle back for an informative show about security, what privacy online really looks like, and why you should never assume businesses have your best interests at heart.

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Mark Asquith of Rebel Base Media

Thu, 14 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400

In episode four of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with podcasting veteran Mark Asquith, CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, as well as host of many podcasting shows and resources.

After getting started in podcasting way back in 2013, Mark realized there was a gap in the market for the kinds of tools and services that podcasters were crying out for. This led to the birth of Rebel Base Media and its slew of podcasting services, including podcast host Captivate.fm.

In this week's show, I sit down with Mark to talk about his podcasting journey and where he sees the medium going next.

Topics on the menu include:

How his love of the DC Universe first got him into podcasting
Why he thinks like a geek when it comes to his approach to podcasting
Why he's glad the industry has moved away from tech gobbledegook
Why podcasters need to buy into the Podcaster's Presence Promise
Why podcasters shouldn't worry about sponsorship until they're truly ready
Where he sees Spotify's entry into the podcasting world going
How his hair metal past saw him appear on the same stage as rock legends Whitesnake

Settle back for an enlightening conversation about someone who's immensely passionate about not just podcasting as a medium, but in helping those who want to be part of it, too.

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Bob Reed of The Old Man Podcast

Thu, 07 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400

In episode three of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Bob Reed, Communications Strategy Lead at Element-R Partners, LLC, and co-host of The Old Man Podcast.

After shooting the crap with his neighbour Dave, over the years, both men realized they might have something that others may enjoy listening to as well. And so The Old Man Podcast was born, taking a look at life through the lenses of two men as they approach their 60th birthdays.

Bob also talks about why he's so passionately vocal about the political happenings in his country, as well as why he won't discuss religion. He also shares his mean impressions of the characters in the classic TV show, Taxi.

Topics on the menu include:

When he and Dave first realized their neighbourly meanderings might make for a good show
How a personal tragedy sidelined the show
His goals for the relaunch of the show
Why he isn't apologetic for his political posts on Facebook
Why religion is something he won't discuss online
The funniest line he's ever heard, from the TV show Taxi
His impression of the actor delivering that line

Settle back for a fun and engaging conversation about two friends making a podcast, and how that's been received not just by older men, but women, too.

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Gini Dietrich of Spin Sucks

Fri, 01 May 2020 09:00:00 -0400

In episode two of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Gini Dietrich, CEO of communications agency Arment Dietrich, Inc., and founder/host of the award-winning Spin Sucks blog and podcast.

Having made the move from co-hosting a PR podcast into her own show where she takes the led, Gini shares what that transition has been like, along with lessons learned along the way, how the show has grown exponentially, and more.

She also talks about the personal change that came in her life seven years ago, and how that's changed the way she's approached life and business in general.

Topics on the menu include:

How the data that showed only 1% of podcasters were female spurred her into action
What's been the biggest challenge
How the Spin Sucks podcast is the #1 lead driver for her agency
The best piece of advice she has for new podcasters
How she came to adopt her daughter Addie
How it took almost three years to finalize the adoption
Who Gini's all-time hero is

Settle back for a fun and enlightening conversation on podcasting for communicators, and how business owners need to look after themselves and their employees first.

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Coming Your Way in May and June on Podcaster Stories

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0400

The months of May and June see some cool guests appearing on Podcaster Stories. In this bonus episode, I share who you can expect to hear from in the next few weeks.

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Sunsetting Life Through a Dram (and Introducing Podcaster Stories)

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:17:00 -0400

In this episode, I share why I'm sunsetting the Life Through a Dram podcast, and introduce the show that's taking over from it, Podcaster Stories.

I want to thank you for being here for this show's life, and hope to see you over at the new one. Slainte var.

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Talking With My Wife About My Depression

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0400

In this special episode of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with my wife, Jaclyn, to talk about my recent diagnosis with depression, how that’s changed me, what I’m doing to cope with it, and more.

Topics on the menu include:

The symptoms I was experiencing in the lead-up to the diagnosis
What made me seek help, as opposed to continuing to deal with it alone
How my life has changed since that first diagnosis
Are the therapy sessions and medications I’m on a quick fix?
What advice I’d give for anyone suffering the same symptoms

Settle back for an open and honest conversation between my wife and I as we talk about something that still isn’t discussed as much as it should be.

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What to Expect from Podcaster Stories

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0400

We listen to our favourite podcasts, but don't always get to know the people behind the voices of the shows we listen to. Podcaster Stories looks to change that.

I'm Danny Brown, and I’ve met many people who’ve shared their stories of overcoming adversity, like abuse, cancer, and more. Their stories inspired me to start Podcaster Stories.

Each episode will have a conversation with podcasters across the world, and share their story – what motivates them, why they started their show, how they grew their show, and more.

We’ll also get to hear their personal stories, and how that’s shaped them to be the person they are today.

Released weekly every Thursday, episodes are between 30-40 minutes long, and can be found on all popular podcasting apps, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more.

You can also subscribe to the show’s newsletter, and get each week’s episode delivered directly to your email inbox, as well as exclusive content and behind the scenes snippets from the show.

Billed as "a must listen for podcast lovers", and highly rated for its excellent research and conversational style, Podcaster Stories is the show for you if you're looking to know more about the people behind the voice.

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Let's All Thank a Teacher

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:43:00 -0400

One of the impacts with the new normal due to the coronavirus is having our kids home from school past the normal March Break period.

Not only does this offer a unique situation for parents to deal with, but also teachers, as they come to the realization that they may not get to finish the school year with their kids.

After all, given they spend 7 hours a day, 5 days a week with our kids, it's only natural to have teachers look to their students as part of their family. Given the sadness many teachers are feeling at the moment, I thought it'd be nice to show our appreciation

Topics on today's show include

Why teachers are such an important part of our lives
How they can shape our most important decisions with what may seem a small action at the time
Why a lot of the person we are today stems from our teachers
Why it's important for us to share our gratitude

Settle back for a chat about the role teachers play in shaping the adults we become, and how you can offer your own thanks.

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Being a Better Person in the Coronavirus Age

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Being a good person is not a given - you can say all the stuff in the world about how good you are, and how you'll look out for those around you.

But if your actions don't back up your words, you'll never be anything other than the person that said so much and delivered little.

This is especially true with the current global coronavirus pandemic, and how people are selfishly reacting to that.

We don't have to be that person. We shouldn't be that person. Whether we are or not, though, comes down to one simple question: Do you want to be a better person, truly?

Topics on today's show include

How our decisions when we're younger impact our future lives
Why we need discipline in our lives
How I could have been a very different - as in worse - person than I am today
Why we need to come together as a community in these trying times

Settle back for a chat about actions being more effective than words, and why the world needs us all to be better people.

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The Danger of Shaping Our Kids Like Us

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 19:23:00 -0400

As parents, we want what's best for our kids, no matter what that may relate to - school, fun, love, etc. We sign them up for new adventures, hoping they'll find enjoyment there.

But are we really signing them up for stuff that they want to do, or stuff that we want them to do, with the belief that we, the parents, aren't being selfish?

These questions came to me as a moment of realization a couple of years ago, when my son decided he no longer wanted to do martial arts, something I'd done as a younger man and was now pleased to see my son take an interest in.

Topics on today's show include

Why we need to remember kids are still just kids
Why we need to step back and ask the reasons we want them to do something
Why disappointment isn't the best approach
Why we need to let kids choose what makes them happy, as opposed to what we feel will

Settle back for a chat about lessons from kids, and adults realizing that selfishness and encouragement tread a very fine line sometimes.

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The Loneliness of Downsizing and Starting Over

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0400

One of the things that doesn't get spoken about often enough is the loneliness that can be felt when downsizing and starting over.

This doesn’t necessarily need to be the kind of loneliness that you’re completely off-grid, or you have no friends, or you’ve left family and all you know behind.

No, it’s more about the loneliness of simple things that you may have taken for granted, or maybe didn’t put as much thinking into before making the move.

In episode two of A Downsized Life, I talk about:

[01:29] Missing simple social gatherings when downsizing
[02:12] Missing the convenience of things to do within walking distance of your home
[04:37] The incredible darkness that northern Ontario offers
[06:14] Why loneliness can be a good thing

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Do Kids See What We Wish We Could See?

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Do all kids simply have imaginary conversations, or are there spirits of kids that died early that roam the earth looking for friends to keep them company?

Do all kids find a storytelling gift early, and it’s only when they go to school and are taught that it’s “bad” to use your imagination that they lose the will to converse with someone that isn’t there?

These questions came to me again recently following a conversation with my daughter, and a memory of something that happened when she was 4 years old.

Topics on the menu include

Having your 4 year old daughter freak you out
Movies that scare you
There's a lot of kids have weird experiences
I believe in UFO's
Christmas movies and the message they share

Settle back for a chat about invisible friends, imaginations being allowed to grow, and why we need to rediscover the child in us.

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Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, and Moments of Stillness, with Josh Currivan

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Being an entrepreneur can be hard. Coping with mental health issues while growing and running your own business can add immense stress, both to you personally and those around you.

In this episode, we catch up one year later to talk about mental health and entrepreneurship, and how the two are intertwined.

Topics on the menu include

What it means to be an entrepreneur while coping with mental health
How it can impact your personal, family, and professional life
How having ADHD impacts your business
Why the predominantly male-dominated green industry still needs to talk more about mental health
Why it's important to take moments of stillness for yourself

Settle back for a chat about the pressures of wanting to succeed, why you need to take the emotion out of business decisions to, and why the "go after everything" mindset is hurting you.

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The Journey to Where We Are

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:24:00 -0400

Life takes us on many twists and turns. Some, we control, some, we have zero input on whatsoever. Some turns are full of hope, opportunities, moments that turn into memories.

Some are full of desperation, and a reminder of the unfairness that life can throw at us any time. Like the friends I have that are impacted by cancer at the minute, and may be fighting a losing battle, no matter how hard they push back.

These twists and turns make us question the validity of living life well. After all, if we live life to the best we can, and be the best we can, yet still be struck down by something as devastating as cancer… Why bother? Why live life well at all, if that’s our reward?

Except… that’s not our reward. Our reward is continuing to live, and enjoy, and be happy, and bring happiness to others. Because that’s what defines us. That’s what makes us who we are, as I discuss on this week's show.

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How not to pronounce Glenmorangie :)
How small decisions can make big changes
How leaps of faith can change lives
Why we should look at our life as a reward

Settle back for a chat about fate, destiny, what we can and can't control, and why we shouldn't worry about the stuff outside our control.

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People Are Upset About the Super Bowl Halftime Show - Really?

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:55:00 -0400

With the Super Bowl weekend just gone, it seems more people are talking about the halftime show with Shakira and JLo than the actual winners of the game. And, to be honest, it's kind of ridiculous.

Across multiple social media channels, posts were shared - and continue to be - from people appalled by the outfits the two Latina superstars wore, the dance moves they performed, and the apparently suggestive nature of the performance as a whole.

Many NFL fans berated the organization for allowing such a show to take place, complaining that it had ruined what used to be a family-friendly event. Here's the thing, though - the NFL is hardly the beacon of family-friendliness, nor has it been for a while, as I talk about in this week's show.

Topics on the menu include

The hypocrisy of many NFL fans
The numerous examples of where the NFL has shown their lack of family-friendly ethics
The irony of the complaints about Shakira's and JLo's outfits
Why we need more strong, culturally proud performers doing their thing

Settle back for a chat about all that's wrong with those who'll quickly condemn the two artists at this year's Super Bowl halftime show, while happily supporting an organization that consistently shows how morally corrupt it is.

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This Is Where We Take a Stand

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 22:00:00 -0400

Almost seven years ago, I wrote a short story entitled The Cautionary Tale of Balderdash and Hogwash, which was a chapter in my book, The Parables of Business.

I was reminded of this by one of the readers of my newsletter, who emailed me with a note that stated, “More relevant than ever, with today’s climate of fake news, political divisiveness, and groupthink mentality when it comes to critical thought.”

I re-read the chapter again and, while I’d like to think that the world in general isn’t as gullible as the followers of the two main characters, current events would suggest otherwise. I thought I’d share it here with you in this week's episode, and add some new thoughts, seven years later..

Topics on the menu include

How the gullible will always have someone ready to take advantage
Why we need to heed the lessons of history if we're to avoid making the same mistakes
Why we need to keep fighting for those who have no voice of their own
How sometimes the silliest of stories have the biggest ring of truth

Settle back for a chat about not taking anything for granted, and why this time, this place, is where we need to take a stand.

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Life Owes You No More Time

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 14:33:00 -0400

This week saw the death of Rush drummer Neil Peart. A Canadian icon, his death saw many people on social media share what he and the band he drummed for meant to them, as well as personal stories and examples of how he specifically had made a difference in their lives.

One of these examples was from my good friend Bob LeDrew who, when speaking about Peart's death on Facebook, made a comment that really stuck with me, and is the title of this week's show: life owes you no more time.

It's a statement that is really timely, as it comes at a time when another good friend is detailing his battle with cancer. In the Facebook group he set up to chart this journey, John Haydon posted a video that talks about how he feels at "this stage of his life", and why he believes the terminology about this being any kind of stage of life is incorrect.

In this week's episode, I dive deeper into both these poignant statements, as well as how other cultures look at life, and why it's only a borrowed amount of time - eventually, we have to give it all back.

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The fallacy of life being in stages
Why we should stop talking about middle-aged as if it were a quantifiable number
Why we should heed the wisdom of those nearing the end of their lives
The beliefs of the Ufaina tribe, and what vital force is

Settle back for a discussion on the finite time we have on this planet, and the mindsets that are holding us back in the short calendar we call life.

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It’s the Little Things

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0400

After two months of making the move from a large Canadian City to a small village three hours north, we're discovering little things that we may not have expected.

Our original goals, for example, included less clutter, less stress, and a happier lifestyle overall. While that's definitely still the case, and we haven't really been disappointed so far, not everything is quite working out as planned, so far.

In episode one of A Downsized Life, I talk about:

How the less clutter goal isn't quite being met
What this means for our stress levels
Unexpected purchases, and what that means with regards our plans
The longer winter, and its impact on us
The challenges of keeping two young kids entertained while still needing to work

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Why You Should Listen to A Downsized Life

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 14:15:00 -0400

A Downsized Life shares our journey as we look to live a simpler life, away from the everyday stresses of living in a big city, and all that entails.

Join us as we share lessons learned, successes earned, and everything in-between. You'll hear from myself and my wife Jaclyn, as we take the plunge and move three hours north of our old home, friends, and more, and how we adapt (or don't).

You'll also hear from our two young kids occasionally, and what the move and new life means to them - the ups, the downs, the somewhere in the middle.

While we may not have all the answers, we promise we'll give our honest feedback and thoughts about making this move yourself, and hopefully help you along the way.

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Controlling the Ship

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 18:58:00 -0400

So it's been a while since the last episode. A bunch of stuff got in the way - life, health, home, and more. All the things that usually throw you off track when you let them.

But at the same time, I could have controlled how much I let these things impacted the other parts of my life, and the frequency I shipped them - this podcast, my newsletter, ideas I let slip, etc.

In this week's episode, I talk about why we need to control the narrative, and ship only when we're ready to.

Topics on the menu include

Why we should control the way we ship, and when
Why quality os always more important than quality
How you can take control of your own paths (goals, plans, etc)
A new project I've launched with my wife

Settle back for a discussion on realizing how we're defined by our choices and the mechanics behind them.

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Why We Need to Be Better At Being Authentic

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 18:58:00 -0400

Recently, I posted an update on Facebook about school picture days, and how they encourage false narratives when it comes to our kids.

The thinking was, we push back online when it comes to fake influencers and buying likes on social media, who try and sell us the perfect life that they lead, even when it's anything but.

Yet for our kids, when it comes to the annual picture day at school, we prettify our kids, and tell them they need to be their "best self", so to speak, otherwise the pictures will be ruined.

Is that truly the message and lesson we want to be giving?

In this week's episode, I talk about why we need to be better, and more consistent, when it comes to being authentic in life.

Topics on the menu include

How we're adding unnecessary pressure on our kids
How our disappointment over something little can be huge for our kids
Why we need to realize that smarter does not mean better
How strangers at a Gay Pride parade made kids feel loved again

Settle back for a discussion on whether the happiness we're seeking for our kids is actually for them or more about ourselves, and why we need to make sure it's for the right reasons.

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Why We Need to Let Kids Be Kids

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 14:00:00 -0400

As parents, we can add pressure to the lives of our kids without realizing it. Instead of enjoying life as a kid, they're worrying about approval from us instead, and it's harming their growth.

By adding this pressure, we're setting them up to fail, and potentially leading to deeper issues in later life, including mental health and behavioral problems. In short, we're failing our kids, and we need to start asking why this is the case, and how can we fix it.

In this week's show, I chat about why we need to recognize the signs of our kids feeling pressure, and how we can redress this before it's too late.

Topics on the menu include

How we're adding unnecessary pressure on our kids
How our disappointment over something little can be huge for our kids
Why we need to realize that smarter does not mean better
How strangers at a Gay Pride parade made kids feel loved again

Settle back for a discussion on whether the happiness we're seeking for our kids is actually for them or more about ourselves, and why we need to make sure it's for the right reasons.

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Uber, the NFL, and Convenience Over Ethics

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 16:30:00 -0400

Over the years, Uber and the NFL have come under scrutiny for their unethical practices. From misogynistic and threatening behaviour to women, to abusing employees and more, both companies have suffered major PR scandals.

And yet we continue to support them. Why? In this week's show, I dig into this mindset of convenience over ethics.

Topics on the menu include

How Uber executives tried to silence female journalists
How the Uber CEO abused a driver who questioned him about the falling opportunities for drivers
How the NFL placed smoking weed as a higher crime than battering your partner
How the cult of celebrity seems to put the spotlight on the victim as opposed to the accused

Settle back for a discussion on why we seem vociferous in our condemnation of these acts, and yet also quick to forgive, either through convenience or because it's game time.

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Why We Need to Be The Connected

Sat, 25 May 2019 14:00:00 -0400

What if, regardless of our religious, cultural, and political beliefs, we had that one single thing in common that connects us? And, if we did have that connection, we could use that as a starting block to find other things we have in common and, by doing so, realize we’re not that different after all?

That's the raison d'etre behind my new project, Be The Connected. We’re feeling more alone than ever—despite the promise of social media to connect us. We want to feel more connected to others; to rediscover the joy of the internet.

That's where Be The Connected comes in. Through the exploration of common ground with others, and finding value in our differences, there will be conversations and articles discussing what truly matters to us, without any political or religious interference.

The world doesn’t need to be as divided as it is. We don’t need to be as divided as we are. We can be so much more than the sum of our “differences”. When it comes to connection, changing mindsets, and being a positive influence on the world, we’re the decision-makers. Let’s not waste that privilege.

Topics on the menu include:

Why I started Be the Connected
How we can use the project to change the world and ourselves
What to expect from Be the Connected
How you can be part of it

Settle back for a discussion about making a positive, lasting impact on this planet, and how we can use a simple connection to not only change the world, but change the perception of those in it.

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How a Major Health Scare Made Me Fear the Worst

Sat, 25 May 2019 14:00:00 -0400

In this week's show, I want to talk about my recent health scare, which I touched upon in my last episode where I talked about my weight loss journey.

After the 8-week period was over, I took a little break to celebrate. While I wasn't exercising, I did continue with my smoothies, etc. However, following a dinner I had the evening after finishing the challenge, I took a turn for the worse.

It felt as though I was having a heart attack. I'd had a similar problem last year, but this felt a little different. No matter what I did, I just couldn't shake the severe pain that I was in.

In this week's show, I share what happened, the various things I went through, and why it's important to be aware of this, as your physical health is important to your mental health.

For more resources, please visit the Mental Health and Me website, where you'll find practical self-care and wellness tips to help other mental health sufferers and their loved ones cope.

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Finding a Positive Mindset to a Healthier Life

Sat, 18 May 2019 17:44:00 -0400

In this week's show, I want to talk about how I lost over 30lbs in 8 weeks, and how a positive mindset helped me to a healthier life, and the impact that can have on your mental health.

I'll be honest - it wasn't easy. There were a lot of things I had to give up, or reduce greatly, while adding things to my diet and lifestyle that I didn't necessarily want to add.

But having changed my mindset, and gone through the 8 week program, I've definitely noticed an impact on my overall health - mental as well as physical.

This is something I'll dive into more on future shows, but today I want to give you an idea of what I went through, and how you can follow some of the steps I took if you want to make a physical change in your life.

For more resources, please visit the Mental Health and Me website, where you'll find practical self-care and wellness tips to help other mental health sufferers and their loved ones cope.

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Abortion Rights - The War on Women Needs to Stop

Sat, 18 May 2019 14:00:00 -0400

There's currently a war on women being waged in the US, with abortion rights being the battlefield.

In episode 27 of Life Through a Dram, I talk about why this war has no place in the 21st century, and why we need to support women with every ounce of strength we have.

Topics on the menu include:

The abortion bills that Ohio, Alabama, and Michigan are looking to bring into law
The punishment that women will receive should they have an abortion
How rapists have more rights than the women they rape
Why we need to take a stand now and make this an issue we rise against

Settle back for a discussion about taking a step back into the dark ages, why abortion should not be a decision made by anyone but the woman involved, and why we need to make this an issue we all rally against.

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When We Use the Wrong Kind of Glue

Sat, 11 May 2019 14:00:00 -0400

We make our own bonds, but sometimes we use the wrong kind of glue. All in the name of loyalty.

Because there is something inherently good about loyalty – after all, who doesn’t want to be the one that others count on and never let down? – it makes it easier to screw up.

And that’s okay, because none of us are perfect, as I discuss in episode 26 of Life Through a Dram.

Topics on the menu include:

How loyalty can dim our vision
Why we need to listen to warning signs
Why we need to constantly work on earning and giving loyalty
Why we should take the lessons we learn to help shape our futures
How pain can help turn us into better people

Settle back for a chat about making mistakes, fixing them, and why we should be careful who we open up our private circles to.

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Love People, and Use Things

Sat, 04 May 2019 15:32:00 -0400

In episode 25 of Life Through a Dram, I talk about how we need to shift the focus from things to people. Marketers and advertisers have led us down a consumer-driven path of needing things to make us feel validated, but as I discuss in this week's show, that seeking of validation is misplaced.

Topics on the menu include:

How Canada supports the importance of family
How we've been forced into a life of consumerism
Why validation by social proof isn't validation at all
How we can change our mindsets and live more deliberately
Why our love of things versus people is taking us down a dangerous path

Settle back for a chat about what's truly important in life, and why it's not too late for is to change how we live ours.

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We're Not as Strong as We Look, But We're Stronger Than We Think

Sat, 27 Apr 2019 13:32:00 -0400

In episode 24 of Life Through a Dram, I share how an email from my previous guest, Brian Driggs, inspired me to take an internal look at what I want Life Through a Dram to be about, as well as my goals for the show and the bigger human community in general.

Topics on the menu include:

How our inner strength is more than we give it credit for
Why "nominal" is a more descriptive word than normal or not normal
Why I open and close each show with slaintevar, and the bigger meaning behind it
How the movie Avatar has a deeper meaning than we may have thought
Why I'm thinking more and more about the word "connected", and its wider opportunities

Settle back for a personal and open take on where I am currently, where I want to be, and how that includes you.

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How Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Health Combine to Help You with Your Mental Health

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 15:16:00 -0400

In this week's show, I want to talk about how the combination of mental, physical, and spiritual wellness plays an important part on our mental health journey.

You have to better the whole package if you expect to see results. Mental, physical, and spiritual states all have to be aligned. Mind, body, and soul.

The way I see it is, you can have the best body in the world, physically in shape, eating the best foods, and running marathons while lifting weights… but if you don’t take care of your brain and your heart, you will still be unhappy.

For more resources, please visit the Mental Health and Me website, where you'll find practical self-care and wellness tips to help other mental health sufferers and their loved ones cope.

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Building an Intentional Business and Life, with Brian Driggs

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 15:23:00 -0400

In episode 23 of Life Through a Dram, I chat with Brian Driggs on his changing use of social media, how he's building an intentional business, his plans for The Gearhead Project, and why private communities are the future of the internet.

Topics on the menu include:

How Klout brought us together in the battle against invasion of privacy
How Brian doesn't see social media as the saviour of the internet
His labour of love, The Gearhead Project, and why it's not just a project for fans of the auto industry
How living meaningfully can make the leap from life to business
Why the future of the web lies in private communities

Settle back for an engaging and informative chat with Brian, as he shares his thoughts on doing more, better.

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Why Being Awkward is Perfectly Normal

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 17:52:00 -0400

In last week's show, I spoke about why it's okay to not be perfect. Striving for perfection only helps to increase anxiety and, by association, depression. And that's the last thing we need added to our everyday journey with our illness.

Today I want to expand on that, and share why it's also okay - in fact, perfectly normal - to be awkward. Because while we may feel that being awkward makes us look foolish, often we're our own worst critic and the only one who's actually noticing our awkwardness.

For more resources, please visit the Mental Health and Me website, where you'll receive nothing but a warm welcome, support, love, and reassurance.

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When James Bond Delivered Milk to My Grandma (and Why Our Stories Matter)

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 17:06:00 -0400

In episode 22 of the Life Through a Dram podcast, I share some examples of stories from my youth, as well as other inspiring stories I've heard through the years. Because stories matter, as I discuss in this week's episode.

After all, we know how storytelling has enthralled generation after generation through the ages. But have you ever stopped to consider your own stories, and how they can not only enthrall, but inspire others to share their stories, and perhaps change the world into the bargain?

Topics on the menu include:

When James Bond used to deliver milk to my grandma
How I used my own beatings as a child to be the kind of dad I wanted to be
How a lesson as a teenager shaped how I raise my son and daughter in the #MeToo age
How an American rock climber named Chris Sharma changed rock-climbing forever
The inspiring story of a young boy named Jesse
Why these stories, and more like them, should encourage us to tell our own stories more

Settle back for a reflection on why storytelling can be much more than just someone reading a book, and why our own stories - and sharing them with others - can make the world a place we can truly love and grow.

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What to Expect from Life Through a Dram

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 14:45:00 -0400

Hi and welcome to the Life Through a Dram podcast, a weekly show that looks at life, being a better person, and appreciating the here and now, all accompanied by a dram of fine single malt whisky.

So what can you expect from the show?

Well, there will be personal thoughts from myself on something that catches my eye a particular week, or recollections of lessons I've learned from making mistakes when I was younger.

There will also be guest interviews, where we'll chat about how they've overcome personal life challenges, how they're changing the world, and what they still hope to achieve with their time on this beautiful globe we call home.

If this sounds like something that fits in with your view of the world, I hope you'll join me. Together, we can show we really aren't that different from each other.

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You Don't Need to Be Perfect

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 20:39:00 -0400

Last week, I recorded an episode of Mental Health and Me while under what I can only call "not the best circumstances". While I could have left the episode up, I really wasn't happy with it, as you'll found out in this new episode. I'll still share the topic of the previous episode three, probably in next week's show.

Today, though, while I share what happened last week, I want to talk about why you don't need to be perfect. Why whatever you do, you should be proud of, because you actually had the courage to do it.

It's okay to do things over. It's okay to not settle for things the first time you do them. Because we're not perfect, and that means we're allowed to do things over. And over. And over again. Allow yourself to breathe, and simply try again until you feel comfortable and confident with your own results.

For more resources, please visit the Mental Health and Me website, where you'll receive nothing but a warm welcome, support, love, and reassurance.

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Mortality and the Wasting of Happiness on Money

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 14:17:00 -0400

In episode 21 of my Life Through a Dram podcast, I sit down to talk about mortality, and whether we live happy or unhappy lives as we look back on our time here on Earth.

For example, will we look back on how we placed so much of our happiness on everything that makes us unhappy? Money, materialism, and more - it all essentially makes us unhappy. I look at why this is, and how we can move away from this mindset.

Topics on the menu include:

Learning from people who have terminal illness, and are looking back on their own lives
Why we seem to only be happy if others are unhappy
Why we allow others to determine what makes us happy or otherwise
How we can take the power back and determine our own happiness
How this all plays into the wider community and global community

Settle back for a reflection on where we are as humans, and where we still need to get to to achieve an environment where everyone has a place and happiness is a given, not something we're only allowed by the permission of others.

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Talking With My Wife About My Depression

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 14:11:00 -0400

In episode 20 of Life Through a Dram, I sit down with my wife, Jaclyn, to talk about my recent diagnosis with depression, how that's changed me, what I'm doing to cope with it, and more.

Topics on the menu include:

The symptoms I was experiencing in the lead-up to the diagnosis
What made me seek help, as opposed to continuing to deal with it alone
How my life has changed since that first diagnosis
Are the therapy sessions and medications I'm on a quick fix?
What advice I'd give for anyone suffering the same symptoms

Settle back for an open and honest conversation between my wife and I as we talk about something that still isn't discussed as much as it should be.

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Talking With My Husband About His Recent Diagnosis

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 01:11:00 -0400

Recently, my husband was diagnosed with depression. He'd been suffering for a while, without actually realizing he had all the symptoms that come with depression.

It wasn't until he literally couldn't take another step forward that he decided he needed to seek help, and his own journey with depression (and anxiety) began.

In episode 2 of Mental Health and Me, I chat with him about that realization, and how his life has changed since being diagnosed, and what advice he'd give to those in his shoes pre-diagnosis.

For more resources, please visit the Mental Health and Me website, where you'll receive nothing but a warm welcome, support, love, and reassurance.

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My Journey with Mental Health

Sat, 16 Mar 2019 23:55:00 -0400

In this first episode of Mental Health and Me, I look back at my journey with mental health, from my first diagnosis in university, to where I am today.

It's been a rough ride, I won't lie - but through all the ups and downs I've experienced myself, I hope I can offer you some hope and inspiration when it comes to taking care of you, and battling your own mental health issues.

For more resources, please visit the Mental Health and Me website, where you'll receive nothing but a warm welcome, support, love, and reassurance.

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Mental Health, Juve Systems, and MeToo with Josh Currivan

Sat, 16 Mar 2019 13:30:00 -0400

In episode 19 of Life Through a Dram, I chat with Josh Currivan on his and his family's journey with depression, anxiety, and ADHD, as well as how he managed to escape the youth juvenile system, and the importance of supporting victims and offering a safe space to talk and be heard.

Topics on the menu include:

Josh's realization that he needed to get help, and how his diagnosis of anxiety and ADHD made a change in his approach to life
How that realization and diagnosis impacted the dynamics within his family
His teenage years, and time spent in juvenile detention and his early experiments with drugs and alcohol
How meeting his wife and having their first child at a young age set him on a path to recovery
Why we need to listen more to Millennials as opposed to just sweeping their thoughts under the carpet
The importance of stepping up and supporting victims, and letting them know they have a safe place and a voice that will support them
Raising daughters in a #MeToo age where white male privilege remains an issue when it comes to sexual assault

Settle back for a highly insightful and inspiring conversation with Josh as he holds nothing back, and shares his point of view honestly and openly.

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Talking Geek, Soccer, and New Mexico Craft Beer with Kristin Elliott

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 19:38:00 -0400

In episode 18 of Life Through a Dram, I chat with Kristin Elliott on her family's historical background, her love of all things nerdy and geeky, how Twitter helped here decide which soccer team to support, why she misses New Mexico but loves New York, and more.

Topics on the menu include:

Her family's very historical back story, and how her heritage shaped parts of the U.S.
How she started a Twitter was between the fans of two New York MLS soccer teams
Why she misses New Mexico when it comes to getting great craft beer
Her love for all things nerdy

Settle back for a fun and educational conversation as Kristin shares her fun take on life, nerdiness, and her appreciation for the beautiful game.

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Aren’t We All Nerds in Some Form or Other?

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 03:45:00 -0400

Often in life, nerds (or geeks) come under fire for not "fitting into the norm". In episode 17 of Life Through a Dram, I talk about how I used to be one of those who laughed at nerds, and how I came to the realization nerds are pretty cool (and became one myself).

Topics on the menu include:

Remembering happier times in an otherwise shitty childhood
Being a mean kid before I knew any better
Finding love and appreciation for nerdiness
How an awakening to alternatives to "normality" changed my life mindset
Why we all need to be more accepting if we truly wish to be the best we can be

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On Being Diagnosed with Depression

Sun, 24 Feb 2019 20:52:00 -0400

A couple of weeks ago, I was diagnosed with depression. I think I knew I had some issues, but didn't want to face them head on. In episode 16 of Life Through a Dram, I talk about finally realizing I needed help, and why we need to talk openly about depression.

Topics on the menu include:

The moment I couldn't take another step forward
Realizing I had depression
Why we need to treat mental health the same way we treat physical ailments
How to be a friend to someone with mental health issues
Why mental health issues isn't something that "just goes away"
How open and honest conversations are the only way we'll end the stigma around mental health

If you need someone to talk to, or you want to understand more about friends with mental health issues, I highly recommend the website Mental Health and Me.

*Disclaimer - this is my wife's website, but it's already an amazing resource for both people with mental health issues and those who wish to be a "better friend" to those that suffer from it.

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How Music and The Legacy of Beautiful Souls Change Our Lives, with Bob LeDrew

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 15:00:00 -0400

In episode 15 of Life Through a Dram, I chat with Bob LeDrew on the joy and intimacy of house concerts (and how they can ruin arena shows), the secret history of the ukulele, why the loss of politician Paul Dewar hit so hard, and more.

Topics on the menu include:

The story behind house concerts and why they're growing in popularity
His love of the ukulele and why it's such a multi-faceted instrument
The loss of Ottawa politician Paul Dewar and why he was so loved and respected
Paul Dewar's mantra that we can all live by
Bob's podcast Turnstile Moment, and how the loss of his brother, and Bob being diagnosed with cancer, led to it
Why we need more honesty in discussions between people, and stripping away the protective barriers that deny real connections

Settle back for an equally entertaining and educational conversation as Bob shares his stories, and how his take on life is something we can all look to as inspiration for how we live our own.

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Overcoming Trauma and Fighting Childhood Hunger, with Ryan Cox

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 22:10:00 -0400

In episode 14 of Life Through a Dram, I chat with Ryan Cox on the value of building relationships, the fight he needed to overcome a life-changing trauma, and how he decided to take action at schools with delinquent lunch money accounts.

Topics on the menu include:

How his personal relationships have shaped his life since a young age
His decision to adopt his two nephews
How a major trauma in his life has made permanent life-altering changes
A rather cool (if freaky) party trick!
Why he couldn't stand back and let kids be hungry at school, even though his own finances weren't in the best shape
Why making people feel good about themselves is the key to making change in the world

Settle back for an inspiring and heart-warming conversation as Ryan shares his story, and how you can look to his example of overcoming adversity, and be a part of your community that leads from the front and inspires change.

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New Beginnings in a Later Life, with Billy Nab

Sat, 02 Feb 2019 15:00:00 -0400

In episode 13 of Life Through a Dram, I chat with Bill Nab on how life can take a very different turn, finding meaning through dark times, and bringing positivity into your life to be a happier person.

Topics on the menu include:

How a dark chapter in Billy's life saw his daughter find her career course
Realization that he was in a bad place, that led him to be put on suicide watch
Why transforming your life is a much more effective approach than changing it
Why you shouldn't worry about the things you can't change, and focus on the ones you can
Why we all need to be open about our failings to help not only ourselves, but those around us too
Why we should look to teach kids empathy at school

Settle back for an open and insightful conversation as Billy shares his story, and how it can help you see where you are in your life currently, and how to really take control of it for the better.

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This week's whisky is the Glenlivet 15 year old French Oak Reserve. Slainte var.

Social Media and Smaller Worlds with Susan Murphy

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 15:30:00 -0400

In episode 12 of Life Through a Dram, I chat with Susan Murphy on how social media has evolved over the years to foster a wider world but more intimate connections, and how pets are wonderful when it comes to anxiety.

Topics on the menu include:

How social media has changed in the last 10 years
Why the world may be getting larger, but our connections are getting more personal
Why simplifying in all aspects of your life is key to true happiness
How pets are wonderful and loving counters to anxiety

Settle back for an open and relaxed conversation as Susan shares her take on making life what you want it to be, and how you can adapt that approach using her three words for 2019: Health, Words, and Make.

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Talking Major Life Changes with Kat Krieger

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 15:00:00 -0400

In episode 11 of Life Through a Dram, I chat with Kat Krieger on the major changes she's making in her life this year, and how that's impacting her as a working mother with two younger daughters.

In this week's show, we discuss:

How her separation from her husband is opening up Kat to new adventures
What it's like being a mother to two daughters when their parents separate
Why being honest and open in discussions is important to healthy relationships
Why being happy in yourself is key to a better world

Settle back for an open and relaxed conversation as Kat shares her own learnings, and how they can help you in your own journey.

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Coming up in 2019 on Life Through a Dram

Sat, 19 Jan 2019 20:51:00 -0400

After taking a brief hiatus from the Life Through a Dram podcast at the end of 2018, I'm looking forward to kicking off the show again with a revamped format and guests. What you can expect:

Personal stories about life and our place in it
Personal experiences about overcoming adversity and challenges
Short, inspirational interviews with people and their stories on life and experiences
A nice recommendation of a single malt scotch to try :)

Each show will be around the 15-20 minute mark, and offer a takeaway or two that you can implement in your own life to make the changes you need to make.

The Fallacy of Big Meaning Success

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 14:08:00 -0400

Often in life, we're told big equals successful. Bigger houses, bigger bank accounts, bigger pay checks. Yet is this true? Does big really mean success? Or is success defined by how you're truly seen, versus how you feel you should be seen? The topic in episode 9 of Life Through a Dram. Slaintevar.

Look at the Stars

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 02:32:00 -0400

Often in life, we feel we need something around us to make us feel special, and wanted. Family; love; success; and all that comes with it. And, yes, family makes us complete, as does love. And, if that's a metric, self-value can also come from success (based on our perception of what success means). But, as I found out this evening, when these things aren't around us, we don't necessarily need to feel less significant. Instead, we can truly see what it means to be valuable, as I share in episode 8 of Life Through a Dram.

Being Around as an Older Dad

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 01:38:00 -0400

Recently, I had a little bit of a health scare when I went for a check-up at my doctor's. I'll be 50 later this year, so I wanted to see how I was doing as I approach that milestone. And it wasn't good. Since then, I've taken steps to improve my lifestyle, habits, and more. As a dad to two young kids, I realized I wasn't being fair to them, as I put myself and my own "entertainment" ahead of their right to have a dad grow with them. In episode 7 of Life Through a Dram, I talk about that realization, and how we all need to take more responsibility when it comes to those around us, and the role we play in their lives.

You Only Have Two Shoulders

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 00:18:00 -0400

Often, it feels like we carry the weight of the world on our shoulders. Family stuff. Personal struggles. Work. The world. Kids, and helping them find their way in the world. All this and more can start to weigh heavily on us and, if we’re not careful, can overcome and overpower, until we’re lying on the ground, breathing heavily, wondering what we do next and not having a clear answer. We begin to stress, because we don’t want to fail, either ourselves or those that count on us. We get weak, physically and mentally, and it becomes harder to pull ourselves out of the funk, so we continue down the path we’re on until breaking point is reached. We never see superheroes break, because they don’t live our lives and we don’t live in comic book fantasy worlds. This week's topic on episode 6 of Life Through a Dram.

Belief is Half of All Healing

Sat, 07 Jul 2018 17:33:00 -0400

There are many beliefs in the world - religious, spiritual and more. But what if we believed in the one thing that we can all agree on - the belief in humanity? A topic near and dear to me up for discussion on episode 5 of Life Through a Dram. Enjoy, and don't forget to subscribe for future episodes!

We All Need Someone

Sat, 23 Jun 2018 14:54:00 -0400

When my wife was taken to ER with heart pains, the reaction from both physical friends and digital ones reminded me why the world is better is we have someone in it with us, as I share in episode 4 of Life Through a Dram.

The Lives We Need to Change

Sun, 20 May 2018 23:46:00 -0400

Following the latest school shooting in the U.S., the mother of a child involved in the shooting shared her thoughts, fears, and hopes. This episode requests one thing: No politics. No sides. No judgement. Just listen to episode 3 of Life Through a Dram, and then think how we can fix this.

Maybe You're Late for a Good Reason

Tue, 15 May 2018 00:18:00 -0400

Every one of us has a clock we work by – we just need to choose the one we want to live our lives by, as I share in episode 2 of Life Through a Dram.

The World Might Just Be Okay

Sun, 29 Apr 2018 13:48:00 -0400

Sometimes, when reading the news, it feels like the world is on a downward spiral. Ignorance, hate, bigotry, and pointless tragic deaths. But as I share in episode 1 of Life Through a Dram, then we have stories that can help remind us the world isn't defined by the bad.