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Podcast Junkies - Conversations with Fascinating Podcasters

352 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 110 ratings

Interested in the world of podcasting and looking to be inspired by those that have demonstrated success with their shows?
Since 2014 Harry Duran, Founder of podcast agency FullCast, has had hundreds of conversations with some of the most fascinating podcasters in the podosphere. His relaxed, conversational format allows guests to kick back their heels and share valuable and sometimes personal insights of their podcasting journey.
If you're looking to open your mind and heart to new possibilities, this is the show for you!
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Episodes

200 - The Return of Chase Reeves

August 07, 2019 18:01 - 1 hour - 92.2 MB

Back for another round, it's the inimitable Chase Reeves. He was gracious enough, way back in April, 2014 to agree to be the very first guest on this show. It's a gift I will always honor. So I started a tradition to bring him back every 100 episodes. In addition to the first one, listen to Episode 100. Then, you'll fully appreciated the journey and the energy that is Chase. Thanks to every single person who has every listened to a Podcast Junkies episode. I'm totally grateful to you for c...

199 Rock Felder and Zach Moreno - SquadCast. Go Big or Go Home.

July 22, 2019 12:15 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

04:34 – Harry welcomes Zach and Rock to the podcast 04:49 – How Harry met Zach and Rock 06:50 – Attending Podcast Movement 08:06 – The genesis of SquadCast 12:06 – How Rock got involved in SquadCast 15:13 – Working out the bugs 16:52 – The Bootstrap Startup 17:33 – Leaving a steady paycheck to work on SquadCast fulltime 21:41 – Initial intentions for SquadCast 25:24 – The importance of the podcasting community 29:08 – Harry talks about the supportive nature of the podcasting commun...

198 Dawn Davis - Desert Vibes

July 04, 2019 07:16 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

03:23 – Harry welcomes Dawn Davis to the podcast 03:30 – How Harry and Dawn first met 05:56 – The genesis of Desert Lady Diaries 09:15 – The guests that Dawn invites onto her podcast 10:57 – How Dawn decides which guests to have on her show 11:46 – Juneteenth 13:44 – Dawn’s plans for her upcoming one hundredth episode 16:12 – The amount of research that goes into each show 17:20 – The tools and templates Dawn uses to produce her podcast 22:14 – How Dawn got into voiceover work 24:4...

197 Cole Raven - Passionate Podchasing

June 17, 2019 21:08 - 49 minutes - 40 MB

04:00 – Harry welcomes Cole Raven to the podcast 04:40 – Cole reflects on the state of podcasting 08:11 – The genesis of Podchaser 10:27 – How Cole’s co-founder Bradley convinced him to join the Podchaser team 11:20 – Cole’s thoughts on the podcast marketplace 13:54 – How the Slack community has helped grow Podchaser 14:56 – Cole talks about some of Podchaser’s competitors 17:08 – The various podcast apps on the market 20:09 – Integrating user profiles to target listeners 22:48 – St...

196 Jim Beach - Schooling Them All

June 05, 2019 12:20 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

03:18 – Harry welcomes Jim Beach to the podcast 03:56 – The genesis of Jim’s podcast, School for Startups Podcast 07:13 – How Jim was introduced to podcasting 09:08 – Early concerns Jim had about podcasting 13:39 – Why Jim chose to commit to a daily show 14:43 – Jim’s workflow 18:49 – The difficult task of measuring success rates 20:13 – Jim talks about Cyber Ears, the hosting platform he utilizes 23:48 – Jim recalls the first podcasting event he attended 26:53 – The Small Pond stra...

195 Gordon Firemark - Podcasting and Legalese

May 22, 2019 12:20 - 56 minutes - 45.6 MB

04:26 – Harry welcomes Gordon Firemark to the podcast 04:48 – Gordon talks about the technology he uses to record on 05:35 – Gordon’s theatre background 09:22 – Tips Gordon would give to podcasters who use multiple microphones 10:39 – Gordon and Harry discuss their favorite theatre shows 13:21 – Continuation errors in television and movies 14:34 – Gordon’s legal background 15:30 – What Gordon learned from working in the entertainment industry 16:20 – Entering into entertainment law ...

194 Kyla Carneiro - Yajmownen: It’s Potawatomi for ‘Stories’

May 07, 2019 08:20 - 50 minutes - 40.9 MB

Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast writer, storyteller, and fellow podcaster, Kyla Carneiro. In this episode, Kyla talks about the work she does with the Potawatomi tribe and the inspiration that sparked her podcast, Yajmownen. Her show tells stories of reconnecting with culture, reviving traditions, and reclaiming heritage from the vibrant Pokagon Band community. Kyla and Harry discuss her experience at Podcast Movement, tips and advice she has received on podcasting and the research that ...

193 John M - One Day at a Time

April 20, 2019 15:00 - 58 minutes - 46.6 MB

Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast storyteller and fellow podcaster, John M. John is the host of the Sober Speak Podcast, a show that provides members of Alcoholics Anonymous a platform to share their stories of recovery. In this episode, John and Harry talk about what inspired John to start his podcast. John opens up about his experience with Alcoholics Anonymous, the strength it has taken to maintain his sobriety for nearly thirty years, and leaving behind a legacy of helping others. Cli...

192 Lori Tharps - Showing What’s Possible

April 05, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast journalist, author, and fellow podcaster, Lori Tharps. Lori is the host of the My American Melting Pot Podcast, a show that features candid conversations about popular culture, examined through a multicultural lens. In this episode, Lori and Harry talk about best practices to navigate polarizing topics within podcasts. They discuss the different styles of interviewing podcast guests and the importance of preparation and research. Finally, Lori shares her u...

191 Rich Jones - Chameleon Life

March 22, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast producer, strategist and fellow podcaster, Rich Jones. Rich is the host of the Paychecks and Balances Podcast, a show that provides entertaining insights and helpful tips on money management, professional growth, and other topics relevant to 20 and 30-somethings trying to get ahead. In this episode, Rich and Harry discuss the importance of goal setting, networking and having a strong set of values. These have been an integral part of Rich’s success in his ...

190 Brian McCullough - Reporting the Daily Tech News

March 15, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MB

Harry Duran welcomes entrepreneur, author, tech junkie, angel investor, and fellow podcaster, Brian McCullough. Brian is the host of Techmeme Ride Home, a podcast that provides listeners with the latest tech news in 15 – 20-minute bite-sized chunks daily. He is also the founder of Internet History Podcast based off his book, How the Internet Happened. This episode covers a wide array of topics including, the difference between daily and weekly podcasts, the workflow of dynamic ad insertion, ...

189 Kyle Gray - The Story Engine

February 22, 2019 05:15 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

Harry Duran welcomes storyteller, professional speaker, bestselling author, and fellow podcaster, Kyle Gray. Kyle is an entrepreneur and bestselling author who helps startups and small businesses grow with content marketing strategies. He specializes in creating systematic processes and templates that are easy to implement and help grow businesses effectively. His book, The Story Engine, outlines the success he’s had in becoming a content-creation king. In this episode, we talk all about Kyl...

188 Gregg Clunis - From Tiny Leaps to Big Changes

February 16, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast artist, entrepreneur, marketing expert, author, and fellow podcasters, Gregg Clunis. Gregg is the host of the podcast, Tiny Leaps, Big Changes, a show aimed at helping people become better versions of themselves. Gregg’s core philosophy centers on the idea that all big changes come from the tiny leaps you take every day. This idea has been transformative for Gregg in his personal and professional life and has led to a podcast, book and a thriving digital c...

187 Laura Petersen - The Power of Writing

February 01, 2019 05:15 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast best-selling author, speaker, persuasive writing expert and fellow podcasters, Laura Petersen. Laura is the founder and host of Copy That Pops, a podcast aimed at educating podcasters on how to write copy that is compelling, stands out, and is effective for their businesses. Laura has been writing for years and is a true believer in the power of the written word. She has a wide array of experience both as an expert in content marketing and as a podcasting ...

186 Justin Jackson - Enhance Your Podcasting Product

January 22, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 99.7 MB

Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast serial entrepreneur and fellow podcasters, Justin Jackson. Justin is the founder and host of the show, Product People, a podcast about great products and the people who make them. Justin has been working with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies for years as a product manager at Sprintly and Mailout. Justin is also co-founder of the startup Transistor.fm, a podcast platform for brands who want to grow their audience. Justin is a staunch proponent of podc...

185 Stephen Hart - Trailblazer

January 11, 2019 13:15 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast marketing professional, serial entrepreneur, husband, father, and fellow podcaster, Stephen Hart. Stephen is the founder and host of the show, Trailblazers, a podcast that explores stories of successful black professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and corporate leaders. Stephen’s goal is to share stories of black men and women who are doing amazing things within their industries. Stephen is a believer in being authentic and strives to help people discove...

184 Paul Adams - Living Radically Within Your Means

January 02, 2019 13:15 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast CEO of Sound Financial Group and fellow podcaster, Paul Adams. Paul is the founder and host of the show, Sound Financial Bites, a podcast that provides people of all backgrounds with general financial information. Paul’s goal is to provide listeners with non-controversial advice that is tangible and actionable so they can increase their knowledge and allow them to make better-informed decisions. In this episode, Paul provides an insight into his backgrou...

183 Emily Prokop - The Story Behind

December 17, 2018 13:15 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

Every single item that surrounds us has a story behind it. Have you ever wondered about the history behind bubble gum, balloons, Kit Kats, mustaches, or Betty White? If so, you’re in luck as I welcome to the podcast author and fellow podcaster, Emily Prokop. Emily is the creator and host of the hit podcast, The Story Behind, which tells the extraordinary history of seemingly ordinary objects, places, and people. The Story Behind was nominated for The Academy of Podcasters’ Awards in 2017 and...

182 Mark Bologna - Preserving the Stories of New Orleans

November 23, 2018 03:22 - 52 minutes - 42.5 MB

Mark Bologna was born and raised in New Orleans but had moved away by the time Hurricane Katrina hit. He and his wife decided to move back after the storm. Years later, Mark was searching for an idea to base a podcast on, and decided to create “Beyond Bourbon Street,” a view of the New Orleans he’s loved for years. Mark met with me, ironically on the anniversary of Katrina, to discuss his podcast. We talk about the effect of the hurricane on New Orleans, and how the community has grown from ...

181 Kevin Halbrook - Thick Smoke and Loud Music: Preserving Stories

October 24, 2018 07:16 - 54 minutes - 43.7 MB

Kevin Halbrook and Jaime Ryan heard their local bar, Egan’s was closing. They both realized that they did not want the stories people made there to be lost. They set up a table to record at, and opened the mic up for the bar regulars to tell their tales. I am so happy to welcome Kevin and Jaime to the show. We go over how Egan’s came into their lives, and what inspired them to record the bars stories. We discuss the equipment they bring, and how they chose which stories to share. Finally w...

180 Amy Porterfield - Inspiring Others on the Road to Success

October 05, 2018 07:12 - 55 minutes - 44.4 MB

Amy Porterfield is a very successful entrepreneur and marketer. Although her early years were rough, she came out on top. Now, with her podcast “Online Marketing Made Easy,” she hopes to inspire the next generation. I am very excited to interview Amy. We discuss how Amy broke into podcasts, and the people she met since then. We talk about Amy’s success, and the arduous path to get there. Finally, we talk about how Amy has been inspired, and who she hopes to reach with her podcast. 03:00 R...

179 Win Charles - Inspiring Others To Live Better Lives

September 20, 2018 12:15 - 54 minutes - 44.1 MB

Despite having cerebral palsy, Win Charles has never let it stop her. In fact, it inspired her to become a co-host of the podcast “Our Fractured Minds.” The podcast seeks to help people struggling with mental health issues lead better lives. She also has her own podcast “Ask Win,” where she has in depth interviews with a variety of people. I am truly humbled to have Win as my guest. I ask her what inspired her to take the plunge into podcasting, and how her disability affected her. We talk...

178 Jules Hannaford - All Paths Led to Hong Kong

September 07, 2018 12:15 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

Jules Hannaford is an interesting woman. For the past 18 years she has been living in Hong Kong, despite being a natural born Australian. She wrote a book titled “Fool Me Twice,” detailing her dangerous experiences in the online dating scene, and how others can avoid what happened to her. For nearly a year now, she has hosted the podcast “Hong Kong Confidential,” interviewing interesting Hong Kong denizens about the ins and outs of the city. I was lucky enough to interview Jules for this e...

177 Craig Price - Talking Movies and Childhood

August 28, 2018 12:15 - 56 minutes - 45.4 MB

Craig Price was already a veteran of the podcast industry with his 7-year long Reality Check Podcast when he set out with his co-host Alan Cerny to create Matinee Heroes. Together, they explore the world of movies. An episode might include a discussion on a classic film, a review of a more recent one, or how they would recast certain movies. I am very excited to welcome Craig to my podcast. Over the course of the episode, we geek out about various movie facts. Craig also talks to me about ...

176 Aviv Shahar - Creating New Futures in Podcasting

August 17, 2018 12:46 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

We do not often have the opportunity to form friendships with those who have had a life as challenging and rewarding as Aviv Shahar. At a young age, a doctor diagnosed Aviv with a heart disease and told him to avoid strenuous activity. He responded to this diagnosis by winning Israel’s long-distance running championship at the age of 13. Later in his life, he became an air force pilot, and then started a very successful consulting business. In this episode, I speak with Aviv about his yout...

175 Maurice Cherry - Showcasing Diverse Designers

August 10, 2018 13:51 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

The Revision Path was started by designer Maurice Cherry to highlight the achievements of fellow black designers. Since then, both the podcast, and Cherry, have enjoyed accolades and attention from across the podcasting landscape and beyond. Harry welcomes Maurice to talk about what led to the podcasts creation, how Facebook reached out to him to help them hire more black designers, and about his time in a diversity-focused taskforce for the AIGA; a group dedicated to helping designers acr...

174 Andy Wang - Inspiring Your Soul and Your Wallet

July 31, 2018 13:29 - 53 minutes - 43.3 MB

Andy Wang is a very interesting person. He is a financial advisor, but also learned slack-keyed guitar from the legendary Raymond Kāne. His podcast Inspired Money seeks to help more people be wise with their wealth, but rather than just having business leaders or other financial advisors, he has a variety of guests from a wealth of industries, such as Zak Penn, screenwriter of Ready Player One. On this episode, Harry welcomes Andy to talk about Inspired Money, as well as Andy’s music caree...

173 Barney Waters - Adapting Marketing to Today’s World

July 11, 2018 13:08 - 42 minutes - 34.2 MB

As the world changes, it is very important for CEO’s to try new marketing strategies. When Barney Waters became CEO of sneaker company K-Swiss, he was tasked with remaking the brands image. Barney decided to shift away from marketing to aspiring athletes, and instead market to young entrepreneurs. One of the way he did this was by making the podcast “CEO’s wear sneakers,” a show where he would interview young entrepreneurs. On this episode, Harry talks to Barney about what inspired him to ma...

172 Nicholas Goblirsch - Appreciating the Rewards of Podcasting

June 28, 2018 14:28 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Nicholas Goblirsch decided one day to make a podcast for one reason: to make friends in his town. Since then, he has grown into a seasoned podcaster who helps others develop their podcasts. On this episode, Harry talks to Nick about his show, The Dependent Independent Podcast, how Nick got the idea to do a podcast, and how the Podcast has changed his life. 00:59 - Different conferencing apps for podcasting. 03:00 - Nick at MAPCON. 07:20 - Advice Harry gave Nick. 09:50 - What inspired ...

171 Rick Mulready - Skating From Hockey to Podcasting and Facebook Ads

June 21, 2018 12:45 - 51 minutes - 41.5 MB

As businesses grow and evolve online, reaching out to new customers has become more and more important. No one knows this more than Rick Mulready, host of “The Art of Paid Trafficking,” a show about teaching small businesses to use online marketing strategies to improve sales. In this episode, Harry talks to Rick about Rick’s transition from the world of Hockey to online marketing, how to effectively use Facebook ads, and how his podcast changed Ricks business for the better. 00:50 - How Ri...

170 William Hung - From American Idol to Podcast Host

June 13, 2018 17:01 - 40 minutes - 32.4 MB

William Hung made a huge splash in 2004 at his audition for American idol. Since then, he has turned his 15 minutes of fame into a successful career as a life coach, and Podcaster. His podcast, From Fear to Courage, seeks to help others overcome their fears in everyday life. In this episode, Harry talks to William about his life before and after American Idol, What inspired him to do podcasts, and advice for those seeking to make their own podcasts. 1:05 - The journey from American Idol to ...

169 Denny Krahe - Putting in the Daily Work

May 30, 2018 22:24 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

Denny is the host of Diz Runs Radio. At the time he started he already had a show. Both shows were going for about a month, and he then decided to stop his first show and stick to his running show,. He’s now recorded over 500 episodes, and routinely takes calls on his run from his FB group. It was a pleasure having him back on a 2nd time to share what he’s learned and talk about his new book: Be Ready on Race Day. 01:14 - The first time I had Denny on Podcast Junkies 02:04 - Seeing the pr...

168 Erica Mandy - Making the News Fun Again

May 16, 2018 12:15 - 59 minutes - 48 MB

After 10 plus years as a television news reporter, Erica Mandy decided to quit her job and pursue a career in podcasting. After discovering podcasts while commuting to work each day, she realized she wanted to listen to news that wasn’t so much in the style of NPR, but still gave her a good overview and left her feeling energized instead of depleted. With her journalism background and extensive television broadcasting experience, she took the skills she learned in the studio and applied them...

167 Travis Chappell - How to Build Invaluable and Lasting Relationships

May 03, 2018 10:45 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

When Travis Chappell decided to take a leap of faith and attend John Lee Dumas’s mastermind course where he spent a few days with him at his home in Puerto Rico, he underwent a mindset shift that changed the trajectory of his life and career. With the help of John and his mentor, Jeff Brown, Travis has gone on to to become a successful entrepreneur and podcaster. His podcast, Build Your Network, focuses on teaching people how to build and grow long lasting, invaluable relationships by hear...

166 Drew Ackerman - How One Man is Helping People Fall Asleep

April 25, 2018 08:39 - 57 minutes - 46.2 MB

Drew Ackerman wants to help you fall asleep. Think of him as the Sandman of podcasting except that instead of sprinkling sand in your eyes he’s sprinkling hour long stories in your earbuds with his slow, droning voice so you can get your much needed rest and relaxation. Drew describes his podcast, Sleep with Me, as a bedtime story podcast for grown ups and thanks to his hard work and dedication, he’s been helping insomniacs find the priceless sleep they’ve been craving. After discovering p...

165 Four Years of Podcast Junkies

April 09, 2018 12:15 - 48 minutes - 39.1 MB

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

164 Jordan Harbinger - What You Need to Do to Crush Your Next Interview

March 30, 2018 20:48 - 58 minutes - 47.2 MB

For 11 years, Jordan Harbinger was host of The Art of Charm podcast where he interviewed notable A-list celebrities and influential personas such as Gary Vaynerchuk, Seth Godin, and Tim Ferriss. Now, as he begins to forge a new path with his new podcast, The Jordan Harbinger Show, Jordan is aiming to provide his listeners with an even richer, higher quality podcast experience than he’s ever given before. The goal of his show is for every episode to solve a problem or give the listener some...

163 Suzy Buttress - Appreciating the Wonder and Excitement of Birds

March 23, 2018 12:15 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Suzy Buttress is host of The Casual Birder podcast and has a deep love and appreciation for all types of birds. Having recently launched her podcast in November 2017, Suzy set out to share the wonder and excitement of watching wild birds in their natural habitat by sharing her experiences about the birds she’s seen in the UK and other parts of the world with people just as passionate about bird watching. I was fascinated when I learned about Suzy’s podcast through a serendipitous Twitter t...

162 Joe Pardo - Winning Big with Creativity and Community

March 14, 2018 13:22 - 1 hour - 50 MB

Joe Pardo is the host of The Business Podcast and co-creator of the Mid-Atlantic Podcast Conference or MAPCON which debuted in 2015.  Super Joe, as he’s currently referred to, is also the author of four books, a speaker, and has a knack for designing nifty t-shirts people want to wear.  He was turned on to event planning from a young age watching his grandfather put on vendor events in the 80’s and he later started to put together his own LAN parties for video gamers.  After attending a co...

161 D.S. Moss - Living a More Meaningful and Purposeful Life

February 27, 2018 08:39 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

Named one of the best podcasts of 2017 by The Atlantic, The Adventures of Memento Mori, by D.S. Moss, is about death and living a more meaningful and purposeful life. By exploring the science, mysticism, and culture around death, D.S. takes the big elephant in the room and puts it front and center so you’re forced to face this subject that is taboo to so many people. With topics that range from communicating with the dead, ego death and ayahuasca, to your digital afterlife, The Adventures ...

160 Chel Hamilton | The Guided Meditation Artist

February 16, 2018 18:51 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

For over 10 years, Chel Hamilton has been a hypnotherapist. She decided to create her podcast, Meditation Minis, which focuses on helping people manage their stress and anxiety through guided meditations, after a friend of hers kept insisting she start a podcast on meditation. She committed to doing six episodes, but 6 million downloads later, Chel is only just beginning. With big plans to take Meditation Minis to the next level by incorporating Virtual Reality technology in the future and...

159 Mary Nichols | Mixing the Serious and the Silly

February 05, 2018 08:17 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

Mary Nichols, a.k.a. DJ Fusion, is a seasoned radio DJ and podcaster. She hosts the internationally syndicated radio show and podcast, FuseBox Radio with her co-host and business partner, John (The Black Hawk), which focuses on bringing a diverse mix of independent and mainstream Black Music from all over the world along with relevant commentary, news, and guest interviews. Mary got her start in radio while she was a student at Rutgers University where she hosted her first radio spot that ...

158 Karen Yankovich | Elevating Your Brand

January 26, 2018 10:40 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MB

Karen Yankovich is a Social Media Marketing Consultant, speaker, and the host of the Good Girls Get Rich podcast. Although she’s new to podcasting, she’s taken her digital marketing experience and expertise in LinkedIn to launch a show aimed at entrepreneurs and small business owners who don’t understand how to use social media and online digital tools and help them to establish confident brands and elevate their income and businesses. Karen has had success showing companies how they can u...

157 Charles Beckwith | The Dot Connector

January 17, 2018 14:04 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

Charles Beckwith is the host of American Fashion and Fashion Is Your Business podcast He once ran an online fashion magazine, studied, then dropped out of filmmaking, interned on Dawson’s Creek, and has a network called Mouth Media Network. Phew! We cover all this and more on this fascinating chat. Enjoy! 00:09 - How Charles and I met 02:56 - When he recorded his first podcast 04:16 - How long he had been a filmmaker when he started his podcast 05:16 - The microphone he’s using for t...

156 Andrew Mason - An Appetite for Creation

January 10, 2018 15:36 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

If you’ve ever used Groupon to grab a discount at a local business then you can thank Andrew Mason for that. He’s the founder and former CEO and he has an appetite for creating cool and useful products like Groupon. Four years ago he took the idea of Groupon’s ability to use a phone’s GPS to provide discounts to its customers and applied it to location-based audio tours with a company called Detour. His latest venture, Descript, the world’s first audio processor, is geared towards anyone w...

155 Cliff Ravenscraft | Transforming Lives and Getting Your Message Out Into the World

January 06, 2018 04:24 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

Cliff Ravenscraft has helped more than 35,000 people launch their podcasts and get their message out into the world for the past 10 years. Also known as the Podcast Answer Man, Cliff used to work as an insurance agent, but he left that career after 12 years to start his own successful business that today generates about a half million dollars every year. I am very thankful to Cliff because he was instrumental to the creation of Podcast Junkies so it is truly an honor to have him on the sho...

154 David Steele | How the Podcaster Met the Dungeon Master

December 29, 2017 06:10 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

David Steele is the founder of the Steele Empire podcasting network that is home to A Quest for Magic and Steele, which he hosts and produces with his children, and Ark City, which takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where the listener tags along with the hero of the story as it unfolds on each episode. Always searching for new ways to feed his creative hunger and bond with his family, David decided to start A Quest for Magic and Steele which is based off of the popular role playing game...

153 Eric Trules | Rebelling Against Conformity and Finding Freedom Through the Arts

December 16, 2017 07:30 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

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

152 David Ridgen | Uncovering the Truth

December 08, 2017 07:04 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

David Ridgen is a Toronto-based filmmaker for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and host of Someone Knows Something, a true crime podcast that digs deep to uncover the truth of unsolved crimes. Trained as a documentary storyteller as a filmmaker, David takes those same skills and applies them to SKS to deliver a podcast that is very well produced, investigated, and meticulously crafted. His experience as an investigator and journalist serves him well and he no doubt has helped catapult ...

151 Clay Groves | Breaking Through the Ice. Literally and Figuratively

November 29, 2017 18:01 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

Clay Groves is host of the Fish Nerds Fishing podcast, an ice fishing guide, and a grant writer based out of New Hampshire. Although he and co-founder Dave Kellum started the podcast in 2013, they first started Fish Nerds in 2011 as a writing project with the hope of publishing a book about catching and eating every fresh water fish in New Hampshire. Even though the book project never materialized, it did grow into the Fish Nerds Fishing podcast and with over 170 episodes under his belt, ...

Guests

Andrew Mason
2 Episodes
Rob Greenlee
2 Episodes
Alban Brooke
1 Episode
Amy Porterfield
1 Episode
Ari Meisel
1 Episode
Brian McCullough
1 Episode
Bryan Barletta
1 Episode
Chris Murphy
1 Episode
Cliff Ravenscraft
1 Episode
Dave Jackson
1 Episode
Davy Rothbart
1 Episode
Elle Martinez
1 Episode
Emily Prokop
1 Episode
Erik Fisher
1 Episode
Espree Devora
1 Episode
Gary Leland
1 Episode
Gregg Clunis
1 Episode
Greg Hickman
1 Episode
Harry Morton
1 Episode
Helen Zaltzman
1 Episode
James Schramko
1 Episode
Jason Stapleton
1 Episode
Jennifer Briney
1 Episode
Jessica Rhodes
1 Episode
John Corcoran
1 Episode
John Lee Dumas
1 Episode
John Livesay
1 Episode
Jordan Harbinger
1 Episode
Justin Jackson
1 Episode
Kate Erickson
1 Episode
Katie Krimitsos
1 Episode
Laura Petersen
1 Episode
Mark Asquith
1 Episode
Matt Marr
1 Episode
Mignon Fogarty
1 Episode
Mike Vardy
1 Episode
Natalie Eckdahl
1 Episode
Pat Flynn
1 Episode
Rick Mulready
1 Episode
Ron Dawson
1 Episode
Sachit Gupta
1 Episode
Sam Sethi
1 Episode
Srinivas Rao
1 Episode
Travis Chappell
1 Episode

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