Episodes

Ron Dawson is a film maker and the host of the Radio Film School podcast. Ron’s show is a radio documentary series on the subjects of film making, movies, and cinema. He adds a lot of fun TV and movie references into his show, which just adds to the richness of his podcast. I recently met Ron on Blab and when I heard his podcast for the first time, I had to binge listen to all of his shows.

Erik (aka Mr. Blahg) and Grace are the co-hosts of Under the Comic Covers, where they discuss and review independent comic books. We find out about their podcast origin stories and why they love independent comic books so much. Erik recalls that he initially hated the comic book medium because he is a literature snob, but was eventually converted when he picked up the graphic novel Watchman by Alan Moore. Show Highlights 00:04:15 – How did Erik get the name Mr. Blahg? 00:08:15 – Grace talks about The Walking Dead cast 00:09:10 – How did Erik meet Grace? 00:12:35 – Why does Grace like The Walking Dead? 00:14:15 – How did Under the Comic Covers start? 00:18:00 – Erik and Grace work so well as co-hosts. 00:25:55 – Why did Grace cry on the podcast? 00:27:25 – Despite being a literature snob, Erik explains why he likes comics. 00:31:35 – How did Grace get into comics? 00:34:00 – People are often disappointed when they hear Erik and Grace run an independent comi…

Jon Nastor is the host of Hack The Entrepreneur and the co-host of Show Runner. Jon has had his own business for the past 13 years and talks to me on his love for punk rock music, whom inspired him to leave the 9-5 work structure, and his daughter’s entrepreneurial spirit. Jon is also out with a new book titled Hack the Entrepreneur, which you can purchase on Amazon. Show Highlights 03:15 – Jon talks family. 07:20 – Entrepreneurship is more natural than a 9-5 job. 09:00 – Who inspired Jon to be independent? 10:25 – Making mistakes is how we learn. 12:40 – Jon talks about his previous ‘real’ job. 15:55 – What stood out the most about Jon’s last job? 19:00 – Jon talks about music. 21:15 – Jon loves Punk Rock music. 24:35 – Is Jon a nonconformist? 28:50 – Jon talks about his daughter’s entrepreneurial spirit. 33:00 – Why did Jon start his own business? 37:00 – What gave Jon the confidence to believe he could do it? 45:30 – Jon wouldn’t have been able to s…

Espree Devora is the host of the WeAreLATech, focused on LA Startups, and the Hello Customer podcasts. She co-produced the panel “WHERE’S WALDO? Finding Social Influencers & Decreasing Your Costs”, which brought in over 11,500 viewers in under an hour via live stream. Espree doesn’t hold anything back in this interview and opens up on why her business failed. Show Highlights 02:55 – This is my first podcast interview in the car and my second in-person interview – ever. 05:15 – Espree could really use some life instructions on guys. 07:15 – Conclusion: There’s no hope for Espree. 09:20 – Why does Espree love podcasting? 11:25 – Was it overwhelming for Espree to start her own podcast? 15:10 – We talk podcast formats. 17:15 – Espree and I talk microphones and how to talk into them properly. 20:35 – Be concerned about your audio quality. 20:50 – It takes roughly two minutes to impress me when I listen to a podcast. 24:05 – Is Espree always like this? 28:40 – W…

Patrick Keller is the host of the Big Séance Podcast and a middle school vocal music teacher. His podcast opens up a discussion on all thing paranormal and touches on subjects like ghost hauntings, spirit communication, paranormal research, and more. Patrick talks about his childhood, his podcast obsession, and his intense interest in the paranormal. Show Highlights 04:15 – Patrick went through the whole Podcast Junkies catalog. 04:40 – Patrick ‘stole’ my hashtag idea. 07:10 – What makes Patrick listen to all the episodes in a podcast that he’s recently discovered? 11:35 – Does Patrick plan on going to Podcast Movement? 13:20 – Patrick talks about being a music teacher. 18:45 – Why is Patrick interested in the paranormal? 25:15 – Why did Patrick start his podcast? 32:00 – Patrick talks about his posting schedule. 36:25 – What’s Patrick’s ‘big fish’ guest list? 36:50 – Why are paranormal TV shows so popular? 39:25 – Is The Blair Witch Project considered p…

Morgan Dix is the co-founder and creative director for About Mediation, as well as the host of The OneMind Meditation podcast. He has 15 years of formal meditation training in a contemporary yoga and meditation ashram, where he also created online courses and learning opportunities for thousands of people. Morgan talks on how he found meditation, his involvement with EnlightenNext, and the key differences between mindfulness and meditation. Show Highlights 04:50 – What was Mark surprised about at Podcast Movement? 08:25 – Mark talks about his first podcast: The DC Universe Podcast. 12:40 – Podcasting has made Mark a better conversationalist. 19:55 – Mark talks about his mother. 25:00 – Mark talks about his friend Ben Beaumont. 32:30 – That one guest isn’t going to ‘make’ your show. 36:10 – Mark and I talk about our intros. 40:35 – UK vs. US podcasting? 44:35 – Mark is a Dick Grayson/Nightwing fan. 45:05 – Mark talks comics. 52:20 – His first memory of the …

Bill Barol is the host of HOME: Stories From L.A. and the author of Thanks for Killing Me. He is also a journalist and has written for various web sites such as Forbes, Huffington Post, and others. Although Bill’s podcast is relatively new, it really stood out to me because of its high quality. Bill talks on how he came up with the theme for the podcast and why he decided to use podcasting as the medium. This episode is a bit longer than usual, so get comfortable and enjoy the show!

Mark Asquith is the host of the Excellence Expected podcast, which is the number one small business podcast in the United Kingdom. Mark and I geek out a little bit on DC comics/superheroes and the nostalgia effect that happens when we pick up a comic. We also find out about Mark’s former mentors and the growing popularity of podcasts in the UK. Show Highlights 04:50 – What was Mark surprised about at Podcast Movement? 08:25 – Mark talks about his first podcast: The DC Universe Podcast. 12:40 – Podcasting has made Mark a better conversationalist. 19:55 – Mark talks about his mother. 25:00 – Mark talks about his friend Ben Beaumont. 32:30 – That one guest isn’t going to ‘make’ your show. 36:10 – Mark and I talk about our intros. 40:35 – UK vs. US podcasting? 44:35 – Mark is a Dick Grayson/Nightwing fan. 45:05 – Mark talks comics. 52:20 – His first memory of the United States: Superman. 56:40 – Who are Mark’s mentors? 01:01:50 – What has Mark cha…

Taki Moore is the co-host of the Sales Marketing Profit podcast and the host of Coach Marketing Machine. Taki has a background in marketing and has been an inspirational coach to me. We met through a mutual friend, James Schramko, who I have also interviewed here. On the show, Taki shares his story on why he hates shoes, his first real job experience, and how he handles adversity. Show Highlights 04:10 – Taki talks about CrossFit. 09:25 – Who was Taki’s first mentor? 12:40 – Taki talks about his first cubicle job. 19:00 – How does Taki travel with his kids? 26:55 – Are you meant to just be a clock puncher? 30:35 – Why does Taki walk around barefoot? 38:00 – What are Taki’s podcasts about? 41:45 – Taki talks on the architecture of the content you’re creating. 47:20 – How important are friends to Taki? 58:00 – How does Taki handle adversity? 01:02:50 – There’s always time for some exciting adventures. 01:05:45 – We have a choice on how we want to h…

Amy Schmittauer is a professional vlogger on YouTube and the host of The Social Authority Podcast. Amy talks on the main reason for creating her podcast, why she loves the video format just as much as the audio, and whether or not she’ll continue creating podcast episodes after February of next year. Show Highlights 04:20 – Amy and I discuss The Podcast Movement. 06:35 – Amy talks about YouTube. 12:10 – Did Amy have imposture syndrome when she started the podcast? 14:45 – Amy loves editing. 18:10 – Amy talks about her siblings. 24:35 – You think you’re multitasking when listening to a podcast, but you’re actually not. 31:00 – It’s so easy to get quality content for free or at low-cost. 34:00 – What is it like living in the public eye? 39:20 – Amy talks about the things she learned while working at a law firm. 44:15 – It is very important to have confidence in yourself. 47:55 – Amy talks about her awesome relationship with Sue B. Zimmerman. 52:15 – You att…

Rem Lavictoire and Jonathan Colbon of The Sci-Fi Movie Podcast join me on the show to discuss their podcast and the various movies that have influenced them. We talk about Star Wars, Alien, Jaws, and so much more. This is definitely the podcast for all you movie buffs out there. To find out more about their show, go to http://sci fimoviepodcast.com/ Show Highlights 06:00 – How did the podcast get started? 09:00 – Rem talks about the podcast format. 13:50 – How does Rem select the movies? 16:40 – Star Wars was the first sci-fi movie Rem watched and Alien had the most impact. 18:20 – Jonathan’s first sci-fi movie was Star Trek 4. 22:50 – Where’s the line drawn between horror and sci-fi? 28:35 – What makes a movie become a classic? 37:50 – The Expendables was such a guilty pleasure. 43:45 – Jonathan failed grade 9. 47:35 – Star Wars vs Star Trek? 50:25 – How did Rem get started in radio? 01:05:10 – How is The Fast and The Furious still a thing? 01…

Lea Thau is a Peabody Award-winning producer and director, and she is also the creator and host of Strangers. Her podcast features true stories of people she meets. These ‘strangers’ bare it all on her podcast, and some even discover they aren’t who they thought they were. Lea has also taught storytelling to organizations around the country, including Google, Nike, Time Inc. and many others. Lea talks on the subject of living in New York City, the differences between Denmark and the U.S., and what her creative process is like. Show Highlights 07:45 – Why are people’s stories important to Lea? 12:15 – Lea talks on what it’s like to live in New York City. 25:20 – Lea discussed what people’s emotional states were like after 9/11. 33:50 – What was Lea’s experience like with India? 41:35 – Lea believes that being from Denmark has helped her gain interest in strangers. 49:15 – I talk about the book Spiral Dynamics. 51:15 – Lea is sometimes shocked by how brutal the U…

Episode Summary OK, this week Dan Lizette run an interesting experiment. With The Podcast Digest episode released on Sunday, the first part of our diabolical plan was put into motion. It turns out he's interviewing me for my show, while I return the favor on his show, which is now on the air! So immediately after listening to this episode, make sure you check out part 2 of this experiment and listen to me interviewing Dan Lizette on The Podcast Digest! Enjoying the Show? Please comment below, via e-mail: feedback@podcastjunkies.com, or on SpeakPipe! Like the show? Please leave a much-appreciated review in iTunes and Stitcher. Music Intro by Cedar & Soil: Twitter | Facebook | Website

Mike Vardy is the host of the Productivity podcast and the co-host of Workflowing with Michael Schechter. He has given both talks and workshops related to goal, time, task, and project management. On today’s episode, Mike talks to Harry on the three words he’s focusing on this year, his family, and why he has a Green Lantern ring. Show Highlights 04:50 – Why did Mike take an improv class? 09:00 – Mike recommends podcasters/speakers should take an improv class. 14:10 – There’s no such thing as an overnight success. 15:25 – Mike talks about Derek Sivers. 17:35 – I’ve been doubling down on some things lately. 19:00 – Mike’s focus is on three words this year: Growth, Generosity, and Gratitude. 20:30 – My three words for this year are: Focus, Forward, and Spirit. 22:00 – Mike and I talk a bit about productivity. 27:40 – Why is Mike wearing a super hero ring..? 38:30 – Practicing patience is hard for Mike. 44:25 – Mike listens to the Accidental Creative. 45:25…

Christina Canters is the host of the Stand Out Get Noticed podcast and is a former architect. Christina shares her story on why she created her first podcast, Presentation Skills For Design Students, and why she made the decision to leave her career in architecture at the end. She also talks on how she discovered a creative way to book extraordinary people on her current podcast and make a connection with them long before the audio starts recording. Show Highlights 03:10 – When something can go wrong, it usually will. 06:55 – Christina talks about her first podcast. 08:55 – How did Christina book Andrew Warner and Jared Easley? 21:10 – Christina talks about Tony Robbins and her personal development journey. 29:00 – Why did Christina not like architecture? 36:45 – Was Christina always this bubbly? 41:20 – Christina has no regrets for leaving architecture. 43:20 – Everything we do is a stepping stone that leads us down a more interesting path. 43:55 – I talk a…

Jason Bryant is the host of the Short Time Wrestling podcast and currently runs a network of shows on the subject of wrestling on MatTalkOnline.com. Jason Bryant started Mat Talk as a radio show back in 1997 as a college freshman and then later relaunched it in podcast format. Jason talks to me about his background in wrestling, his love for the sport, and his passion for podcasts. Jason also shares some statistics on his podcast for the audience. Show Highlights 06:00 – What other podcasts does Jason do? 09:45 – What captures Jason’s ear in a podcast? 14:45 – There’s too many podcast shows for us to consume all at once. 17:50 – What was Jason’s first podcast about? 23:50 – There’s a very low retention in wrestlers after they finish highschool/college. 28:45 – Jason’s memory is uncanny. 31:45 – Everybody needs a reality check. Jason talks about his. 34:10 – Jason talks about his wife and his rough home life. 42:55 – Jason has no problem helping his competit…

Mocean Melvin is one of the creators for The MoShow Podcast. The MoShow is an off-the-cuff comedy podcast that will either seriously offend you or have you rolling on the floor laughing. The MoShow only publishes one or two shows a month due to the high-quality content that gets produced. Mocean talks on why he and Dominic Zunino created the show, the great minds involved in writing the podcast, and he also talks on the growth of women in the voice over industry and 60s/70s audio comedy troops. Show Highlights 08:00 – Where’s Mocean from? 13:50 – How did The MoShow Podcast get started? 21:35 – Creating a quality podcast is hard. 30:00 – The MoShow is a place where the creators can go out of their very PC world and be hilariously vulgar. 31:30 – Who are the core people involved in MoShow? 35:00 – What makes a great voice actor? 37:00 – Mocean talks about the movie In a World. 39:30 – What’s it like for women in the voice over industry currently? 44:00 – Mocea…

Amy Robles is the host of Think Enriched, a podcast about money management. Amy and her husband were able to pay off $25,000 of debt in 2014 just by making some simple, but smart financial decisions. Amy talks a little bit on her background and the importance of connecting with family and those around you. Show Highlights 03:35 – Amy and I geek out about Podcast Movement. 11:00 – Amy talks about playing piano. 18:30 – You can learn so much at a nursing home. 21:05 – How does Amy connect with her family? 24:35 – Amy talks about where she’s from and where she’s traveled to. 29:55 – Amy started a local podcast meet up in the Seattle area. 35:25 – Why did Amy start podcasting? 40:00 – Amy asks me why I started podcasting. 45:20 – Has the podcast opened doors for Amy? 50:16 – I go on a mini rant about how bad soda is for you. 54:20 – People can relate to Amy’s struggles. 01:00 – Where does Amy get her fun-loving vibe? FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcast…

Jerod Morris is the VP of RainMaker.FM and the VP of Marketing for Copyblogger. He hosts a couple of very successful podcasts, including The Lede, The Showrunner, and Primility. Jerod shares interesting insight on how he runs 5 regular podcasts, his struggles with creating content, and not failing on his commitment to his audience. Jerod also talks about his love for creating new made-up words, teaching, and who inspires him. Show Highlights 04:45 – Jerod talks about Showrunner. 10:35 – You can’t build an audience quickly. 13:15 – There’s a difference between authenticity and transparency. 17:00 – Every podcaster has felt uninspired to record their show. 23:30 – Why did Jerod start Primility Primer? 28:35 – Since Jerod loves creating new words, I tell him about The Allusionist podcast. 29:40 – Podcast Movement was great this year. 35:25 – Jerod loves to teach. 37:30 – What has the response been like for Primility? 42:00 – How does Jerod organize/create his …

The Real Brian is the host of several podcasts such as Profitcast, Arrow Squad, the Audio Books podcast, and the Podcasters Paradise podcast. Brian talks on why he got into radio initially, his love for playing and creating music, and some key lessons he learned since he started Profitcast. Brian says that busy people often fail at podcasting. It’s the people who schedule and respect their time that end up producing consistent podcasts no matter what. Show Highlights 04:45 – Brian talks about Dragon Con 09:00 – How did Brian get more things done in less time? 11:30 – If you’re busy, your podcast will fail. 13:50 – How did Brian get into radio? 22:10 – In highschool, Brian was an introvert. 24:20 – Brian talks about bullying. 29:15 – Brian started playing piano at 6 and talks about his love for music. 39:45 – Take two hours a month to work on your passion. It can go a long way. 42:00 – Brian talks about the problem with record labels. 46:40 – What were some…

Jason Cabassi is the creator and host of the Walking Dead Cast. I sit down with him to talk about why he decided to start the show and what his plans are after the show ends. The episode almost turned into a movie podcast, because we both have a strong love for zombie movies and current TV series out right now like Game of Thrones. Hope you guys enjoy. Show Highlights 08:15 – Within the first 15-20 episodes of the Walking Dead Cast, Jason had a lot of the actors on. 10:20 – Since I live in LA, I recognize a lot of the scenes on the show. 14:35 – How does Walking Dead get their zombie extras? 19:10 – Jason and I talk Game of Thrones. 21:00 – We talk about the latest TV series out right now. Jason loves Fargo. 26:35 – Jason’s first show sounded incredibly professional and high quality. 34:30 – Jason talks on starting his own podcast network. 39:00 – I love the foreign movie Old Boy. 44:55 – We talk about amazing zombie movies like Dawn of the Dead and 28 Days …

Nick Seuberling is the founder of SPNT.TV and the Executive Producer for the Inside the Jungle podcast, a sports podcast about the Cincinnati Bengals. Nick is also the co-host for the Podcasters’ Group Therapy podcast, a support group for podcasters. Nick started his sports podcast in 2010, but he’s always had a passion for talk radio and sports ever since he was a kid. Nick and I talk on how he got started, his success with Patreon, and how his super fans keep him going. Show Highlights 08:55 – Nick just celebrated his 5 year anniversary for his podcast. 10:55 – Why is meeting the fans important? 13:15 – Having a small, but dedicated super fan base is just awesome. 15:45 – Was Nick always a fan of talk radio? 16:40 – Nick launched his first podcast in 2005 and it was recorded by cellphone. 20:15 – It’s better to niche down and narrow your focus when it comes to podcasting. 21:30 – How does Nick manage 3-4 co-hosts? 23:00 – What was Nick’s first sports memory…

Helen Zaltzman has been podcasting for 9 years and surprisingly enough, says she still feels like a novice. She co-hosted her first podcast with Olly Mann called Answer Me This! and followed it up with the very popular, The Allusionist. That second podcast is a language and etymology show that is part of Roman Mars’s Radiotopia network. Helen talks about her love for Boggle, how she got started in comedy, and much more. Listen for the guest appearance by Martin. Show Highlights 05:30 – Helen and I talk about the internet marketing world. 10:05 – Helen talks Boggle 14:25 – Despite podcasting for 9 years, Helen still feels like a novice. 19:50 – When did Helen realize that the Answer Me This! podcast was no longer a hobby? 22:55 – Do the more experienced BBC broadcasters look down on new podcasters? 27:10 – I’m dying to start a ride-sharing podcast. 30:00 – We get a guest “appearance” from Helen’s husband, Martin. 30:40 – The Allusionist started in January 2015.…

Robert Greenlee is a veteran in the podcasting industry. He started his WebTalk World Radio Show in 1999 and has been working in the podcasting field since. I talk to Rob about why he started his first podcast, his aquaponics hobby, and so much more on this week’s episode of Podcast Junkies. Show Highlights 05:50 – Robert talks on how he got started in podcasting. 07:20 – WebTalk World Radio Show was started in 1999 09:00 – What’s the different between the web and the internet? 10:50 – Robert interviewed some of the cast from the X-files on his show. 13:30 – What’s the definition of the dark web? 14:10 – Why did Robert create his radio show? 17:40 – What’s the hardest part of running a restaurant? 19:45 – In 2004, Robert converted his radio show to a podcast. 21:45 – Robert talks about his job history. 28:00 – What was it like working for Zune? 37:40 – The same team that worked on Zune is now working on Windows desktop. 39:00 – Apple approached Robert as…