Episodes

Erik (aka Mr. Blahg) and Grace are the co-hosts of Under theComic Covers, where they discuss and review independent comicbooks. We find out about their podcast origin stories and why theylove independent comic books so much. Erik recalls that heinitially hated the comic book medium because he is a literaturesnob, but was eventually converted when he picked up the graphicnovel Watchman by Alan Moore.Show Highlights00:04:15 – How did Erik get thename Mr. Blahg?00:08:15 – Grace talks about TheWalking Dead cast00:09:10 – How did Erik meetGrace?00:12:35 – Why does Grace like TheWalking Dead?00:14:15 – How did Under the ComicCovers start?00:18:00 – Erik and Grace work sowell as co-hosts.00:25:55 – Why did Grace cry onthe podcast?00:27:25 – Despite being aliterature snob, Erik explains why he likes comics.00:31:35 – How did Grace get intocomics?00:34:00 – People are oftendisappointed when they hear Erik and Grace run an independent comi…

Jon Nastor is the host of Hack The Entrepreneur and the co-hostof Show Runner. Jon has had his own business for the past 13 yearsand talks to me on his love for punk rock music, whom inspired himto leave the 9-5 work structure, and his daughter’s entrepreneurialspirit. Jon is also out with a new book titled Hack theEntrepreneur, which you can purchase on Amazon.Show Highlights03:15 – Jon talks family.07:20 – Entrepreneurship is morenatural than a 9-5 job.09:00 – Who inspired Jon to beindependent?10:25 – Making mistakes is how welearn.12:40 – Jon talks about hisprevious ‘real’ job.15:55 – What stood out the mostabout Jon’s last job?19:00 – Jon talks aboutmusic.21:15 – Jon loves Punk Rockmusic.24:35 – Is Jon anonconformist?28:50 – Jon talks about hisdaughter’s entrepreneurial spirit.33:00 – Why did Jon start his ownbusiness?37:00 – What gave Jon theconfidence to believe he could do it?45:30 – Jon wouldn’t have beenable to s…

Espree Devora is the host of the WeAreLATech, focused on LAStartups, and the Hello Customer podcasts. She co-produced thepanel “WHERE’S WALDO? Finding Social Influencers & DecreasingYour Costs”, which brought in over 11,500 viewers in under an hourvia live stream. Espree doesn’t hold anything back in thisinterview and opens up on why her business failed.Show Highlights02:55 – This is my first podcastinterview in the car and my second in-person interview – ever.05:15 – Espree could really usesome life instructions on guys.07:15 – Conclusion: There’s nohope for Espree.09:20 – Why does Espree lovepodcasting?11:25 – Was it overwhelming forEspree to start her own podcast?15:10 – We talk podcastformats.17:15 – Espree and I talkmicrophones and how to talk into them properly.20:35 – Be concerned about youraudio quality.20:50 – It takes roughly twominutes to impress me when I listen to a podcast.24:05 – Is Espree always likethis?28:40 – W…

Patrick Keller is the host of the Big Séance Podcast and amiddle school vocal music teacher. His podcast opens up adiscussion on all thing paranormal and touches on subjects likeghost hauntings, spirit communication, paranormal research, andmore. Patrick talks about his childhood, his podcast obsession, andhis intense interest in the paranormal.Show Highlights04:15 – Patrick went through thewhole Podcast Junkies catalog.04:40 – Patrick ‘stole’ my hashtagidea.07:10 – What makes Patrick listento all the episodes in a podcast that he’s recentlydiscovered?11:35 – Does Patrick plan on goingto Podcast Movement?13:20 – Patrick talks about beinga music teacher.18:45 – Why is Patrick interestedin the paranormal?25:15 – Why did Patrick start hispodcast?32:00 – Patrick talks about hisposting schedule.36:25 – What’s Patrick’s ‘bigfish’ guest list?36:50 – Why are paranormal TVshows so popular?39:25 – Is The Blair Witch Projectconsidered p…

Morgan Dix is the co-founder and creative director for AboutMediation, as well as the host of The OneMind Meditation podcast.He has 15 years of formal meditation training in a contemporaryyoga and meditation ashram, where he also created online coursesand learning opportunities for thousands of people. Morgan talks onhow he found meditation, his involvement with EnlightenNext, andthe key differences between mindfulness and meditation.Show Highlights04:50 – What was Mark surprisedabout at Podcast Movement?08:25 – Mark talks about his firstpodcast: The DC Universe Podcast.12:40 – Podcasting has made Mark abetter conversationalist.19:55 – Mark talks about hismother.25:00 – Mark talks about hisfriend Ben Beaumont.32:30 – That one guest isn’t goingto ‘make’ your show.36:10 – Mark and I talk about ourintros.40:35 – UK vs. US podcasting?44:35 – Mark is a DickGrayson/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 authorof Thanks for Killing Me. He is also a journalist and has writtenfor various web sites such as Forbes, Huffington Post, and others.Although Bill’s podcast is relatively new, it really stood out tome because of its high quality. Bill talks on how he came up withthe theme for the podcast and why he decided to use podcasting asthe medium. This episode is a bit longer than usual, so getcomfortable 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 Highlights04:50 – 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 Highlights04:10 – 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 thehost of The Social Authority Podcast. Amy talks on the main reasonfor creating her podcast, why she loves the video format just asmuch as the audio, and whether or not she’ll continue creatingpodcast episodes after February of next year.Show Highlights04:20 – Amy and I discuss ThePodcast Movement.06:35 – Amy talks aboutYouTube.12:10 – Did Amy have imposturesyndrome when she started the podcast?14:45 – Amy loves editing.18:10 – Amy talks about hersiblings.24:35 – You think you’remultitasking when listening to a podcast, but you’re actuallynot.31:00 – It’s so easy to getquality content for free or at low-cost.34:00 – What is it like living inthe public eye?39:20 – Amy talks about the thingsshe learned while working at a law firm.44:15 – It is very important tohave confidence in yourself.47:55 – Amy talks about herawesome 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 Highlights06:00 – 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 Highlights07:45 – 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 SummaryOK, 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 theco-host of Workflowing with Michael Schechter. He has given bothtalks and workshops related to goal, time, task, and projectmanagement. On today’s episode, Mike talks to Harry on the threewords he’s focusing on this year, his family, and why he has aGreen Lantern ring.Show Highlights04:50 – Why did Mike take animprov class?09:00 – Mike recommendspodcasters/speakers should take an improv class.14:10 – There’s no such thing asan overnight success.15:25 – Mike talks about DerekSivers.17:35 – I’ve been doubling down onsome things lately.19:00 – Mike’s focus is on threewords this year: Growth, Generosity, and Gratitude.20:30 – My three words for thisyear are: Focus, Forward, and Spirit.22:00 – Mike and I talk a bitabout productivity.27:40 – Why is Mike wearing asuper hero ring..?38:30 – Practicing patience ishard for Mike.44:25 – Mike listens to theAccidental Creative.45:25…

Christina Canters is the host of the Stand Out Get Noticedpodcast and is a former architect. Christina shares her story onwhy she created her first podcast, Presentation Skills For DesignStudents, and why she made the decision to leave her career inarchitecture at the end. She also talks on how she discovered acreative way to book extraordinary people on her current podcastand make a connection with them long before the audio startsrecording.Show Highlights03:10 – When something can gowrong, it usually will.06:55 – Christina talks about herfirst podcast.08:55 – How did Christina bookAndrew Warner and Jared Easley?21:10 – Christina talks about TonyRobbins and her personal development journey.29:00 – Why did Christina not likearchitecture?36:45 – Was Christina always thisbubbly?41:20 – Christina has no regretsfor leaving architecture.43:20 – Everything we do is astepping 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 andcurrently runs a network of shows on the subject of wrestling onMatTalkOnline.com. Jason Bryant started Mat Talk as a radio showback in 1997 as a college freshman and then later relaunched it inpodcast format. Jason talks to me about his background inwrestling, his love for the sport, and his passion for podcasts.Jason also shares some statistics on his podcast for theaudience.Show Highlights06:00 – What other podcasts doesJason do?09:45 – What captures Jason’s earin a podcast?14:45 – There’s too many podcastshows for us to consume all at once.17:50 – What was Jason’s firstpodcast about?23:50 – There’s a very lowretention in wrestlers after they finish highschool/college.28:45 – Jason’s memory isuncanny.31:45 – Everybody needs a realitycheck. Jason talks about his.34:10 – Jason talks about his wifeand his rough home life.42:55 – Jason has no problemhelping his competit…

Mocean Melvin is one of the creators for The MoShow Podcast. TheMoShow is an off-the-cuff comedy podcast that will either seriouslyoffend you or have you rolling on the floor laughing. The MoShowonly publishes one or two shows a month due to the high-qualitycontent that gets produced. Mocean talks on why he and DominicZunino created the show, the great minds involved in writing thepodcast, and he also talks on the growth of women in the voice overindustry and 60s/70s audio comedy troops.Show Highlights08:00 – Where’s Mocean from?13:50 – How did The MoShow Podcastget started?21:35 – Creating a quality podcastis hard.30:00 – The MoShow is a placewhere the creators can go out of their very PC world and behilariously vulgar.31:30 – Who are the core peopleinvolved in MoShow?35:00 – What makes a great voiceactor?37:00 – Mocean talks about themovie In a World.39:30 – What’s it like for womenin the voice over industry currently?44:00 – Mocea…

Amy Robles is the host of Think Enriched, a podcast about moneymanagement. Amy and her husband were able to pay off $25,000 ofdebt in 2014 just by making some simple, but smart financialdecisions. Amy talks a little bit on her background and theimportance of connecting with family and those around you.Show Highlights03:35 – Amy and I geek out aboutPodcast Movement.11:00 – Amy talks about playingpiano.18:30 – You can learn so much at anursing home.21:05 – How does Amy connect withher family?24:35 – Amy talks about whereshe’s from and where she’s traveled to.29:55 – Amy started a localpodcast meet up in the Seattle area.35:25 – Why did Amy startpodcasting?40:00 – Amy asks me why I startedpodcasting.45:20 – Has the podcast openeddoors for Amy?50:16 – I go on a mini rant abouthow bad soda is for you.54:20 – People can relate to Amy’sstruggles.01:00 – Where does Amy get herfun-loving vibe?FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcast…

Jerod Morris is the VP of RainMaker.FM and the VP of Marketingfor Copyblogger. He hosts a couple of very successful podcasts,including The Lede, The Showrunner, and Primility. Jerod sharesinteresting insight on how he runs 5 regular podcasts, hisstruggles with creating content, and not failing on his commitmentto his audience. Jerod also talks about his love for creating newmade-up words, teaching, and who inspires him.Show Highlights04:45 – Jerod talks aboutShowrunner.10:35 – You can’t build anaudience quickly.13:15 – There’s a differencebetween authenticity and transparency.17:00 – Every podcaster has feltuninspired to record their show.23:30 – Why did Jerod startPrimility Primer?28:35 – Since Jerod loves creatingnew words, I tell him about The Allusionist podcast.29:40 – Podcast Movement was greatthis year.35:25 – Jerod loves to teach.37:30 – What has the response beenlike for Primility?42:00 – How does Jerodorganize/create his …

The Real Brian is the host of several podcasts such asProfitcast, Arrow Squad, the Audio Books podcast, and thePodcasters Paradise podcast. Brian talks on why he got into radioinitially, his love for playing and creating music, and some keylessons he learned since he started Profitcast. Brian says thatbusy people often fail at podcasting. It’s the people who scheduleand respect their time that end up producing consistent podcasts nomatter what.Show Highlights04:45 – Brian talks about DragonCon09:00 – How did Brian get morethings done in less time?11:30 – If you’re busy, yourpodcast will fail.13:50 – How did Brian get intoradio?22:10 – In highschool, Brian wasan introvert.24:20 – Brian talks aboutbullying.29:15 – Brian started playingpiano at 6 and talks about his love for music.39:45 – Take two hours a month towork on your passion. It can go a long way.42:00 – Brian talks about theproblem 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 showand what his plans are after the show ends. The episode almostturned into a movie podcast, because we both have a strong love forzombie movies and current TV series out right now like Game ofThrones. Hope you guys enjoy.Show Highlights08:15 – Within the first 15-20episodes of the Walking Dead Cast, Jason had a lot of the actorson.10:20 – Since I live in LA, Irecognize a lot of the scenes on the show.14:35 – How does Walking Dead gettheir zombie extras?19:10 – Jason and I talk Game ofThrones.21:00 – We talk about the latestTV series out right now. Jason loves Fargo.26:35 – Jason’s first show soundedincredibly professional and high quality.34:30 – Jason talks on startinghis own podcast network.39:00 – I love the foreign movieOld Boy.44:55 – We talk about amazingzombie movies like Dawn of the Dead and 28 Days …

Nick Seuberling is the founder of SPNT.TV and the ExecutiveProducer for the Inside the Jungle podcast, a sports podcast aboutthe Cincinnati Bengals. Nick is also the co-host for thePodcasters’ Group Therapy podcast, a support group for podcasters.Nick started his sports podcast in 2010, but he’s always had apassion for talk radio and sports ever since he was a kid. Nick andI talk on how he got started, his success with Patreon, and how hissuper fans keep him going.Show Highlights08:55 – Nick just celebrated his 5year anniversary for his podcast.10:55 – Why is meeting the fansimportant?13:15 – Having a small, butdedicated super fan base is just awesome.15:45 – Was Nick always a fan oftalk radio?16:40 – Nick launched his firstpodcast in 2005 and it was recorded by cellphone.20:15 – It’s better to niche downand narrow your focus when it comes to podcasting.21:30 – How does Nick manage 3-4co-hosts?23:00 – What was Nick’s firstsports memory…

Helen Zaltzman has been podcasting for 9 yearsand surprisingly enough, says she still feels like anovice. She co-hosted her first podcast with Olly Mann calledAnswer Me This! and followed it up with the very popular, TheAllusionist. That second podcast is a language and etymologyshow that is part of Roman Mars’s Radiotopia network. Helen talksabout her love for Boggle, how she got started in comedy, andmuch more. Listen for the guest appearance by Martin.Show Highlights05:30 – Helen and I talk about theinternet marketing world.10:05 – Helen talks Boggle14:25 – Despite podcasting for 9years, Helen still feels like a novice.19:50 – When did Helen realizethat the Answer Me This! podcast was no longer a hobby?22:55 – Do the more experiencedBBC broadcasters look down on new podcasters?27:10 – I’m dying to start aride-sharing podcast.30:00 – We get a guest“appearance” from Helen’s husband, Martin.30:40 – The Allusionist started inJanuary 2015.…

Robert Greenlee is a veteran in the podcasting industry. Hestarted his WebTalk World Radio Show in 1999 and has been workingin the podcasting field since. I talk to Rob about why he startedhis first podcast, his aquaponics hobby, and so much more on thisweek’s episode of Podcast Junkies.Show Highlights05:50 – Robert talks on how he gotstarted in podcasting.07:20 – WebTalk World Radio Showwas started in 199909:00 – What’s the differentbetween the web and the internet?10:50 – Robert interviewed some ofthe cast from the X-files on his show.13:30 – What’s the definition ofthe dark web?14:10 – Why did Robert create hisradio show?17:40 – What’s the hardest part ofrunning a restaurant?19:45 – In 2004, Robert convertedhis radio show to a podcast.21:45 – Robert talks about his jobhistory.28:00 – What was it like workingfor Zune?37:40 – The same team that workedon Zune is now working on Windows desktop.39:00 – Apple approached Robertas…

Raymond Wiley is the host of The Shadow of Ideas. Raymond hasbeen broadcasting/podcasting since 2004 and has started threedifferent podcasts since then. The Shadow of Ideas is the firstpodcast he’s done as a solo host and he’s loving it so far. TheShadow of Ideas explores the world of current events, socialjustice, and politics through the lens of history. Raymond talks onhow helpful the podcasting community is, why he’s inspired to dohis show, and so much more on today’s episode.Show Highlights09:20 – Why did Raymond start theOut There podcast?12:35 – Raymond talks aboutgrowing up in Georgia.19:40 – How long does it take toprepare an episode for The Shadow of Ideas?23:15 – What was the WilmotProviso about?28:10 – Raymond started hispodcast to try and get more from history.32:10 – Where did the name Shadowof Ideas come from?36:00 – The podcasting communityis very open and helpful.41:00 – You can be authentic in apodcast and that’s why …