Podcast Junkies

Nico Johnson has over 10 years of experience in solar project development and PV sales. Nico is also the host of Sun Cast, a podcast about the solar industry in Latin America. Nico discusses some of his struggles on getting his podcast off the ground, and facing the high-expectations of his sponsors. He admits that when you’re so well connected in your industry, it’s the fear of success that holds you back; not the fear of failure. 04:15 - Be sure to visit the Green Door in Chicago. You will need a secret passcode in order to get in. 07:00 - Podcast Movement is the number one event to go to, as a podcaster. 13:20 - Why did my interview with Chase Reeves resonate so strongly with Nico? 19:45 - Nico spends a lot of time on production, which is why he only has 13 episodes released right now. 24:15 - As Podcast Junkie fans may know, I usually only invite podcasters who have at least 50 episodes under their belt. Why is Nico an exception? 29:15 - Nico’s wife made him write out a business plan for his podcas

Matt Marr is the host of The Dear Mattie Show and the co-founder of Camp Brave Trails. With a Masters in Clinical Psychology, Matt discusses some interesting topics on this week’s show. Matt explains his two main driving forces -- the critic and the muse -- and how these two often contradict each other. He also discusses the five kinds of emotions he wants his audience to feel, and why that’s such an important piece to his brand. 02:50 - Both Matt and I will be at Podfest this year! 06:20 - I talk about the time I Interviewed Danny Peña, from Gamertag Radio, at the CBS studios. 07:15 - Matt was able to meet Aisha Tyler last year. 09:55 - Matt would ‘shit glitter’ if Aisha came on his show 10:15 - Matt asks me if I like Whiskey. 10:50 - How did Matt become one of the MCs at the PM Talks at Podcast Movement? 12:20 - Espree Devora has got her shit together, and it blew Matt away when he first met her. 19:20 - Matt used to volunteer for The Trevor Project, which is a suicide hotline for LGBT youth. 21:3

Jonathan Oakes is the creator and one of the many hosts of The Trivial Warfare Podcast. Jonathan is a huge trivia buff and although there were several trivia podcasts out there at the time, none of them had the ‘feel’ of a real trivia game show. This is when Jonathan knew he struck on something and decided to start his own podcast. The Trivial Warfare Podcast has struck up quite the following and the shows ability to be so interactive is what keeps the fans engaged and coming back for more! 03:55 - Is The Trivial Warfare Podcast Jonathan’s first podcast? 06:45 - For those who are just starting out in podcast, you can always add your own flavor/personality to a podcast genre. 07:20 - When Jonathan introduced a host for his trivial podcast, that’s when things really kicked off. 12:10 - One of Jonathan’s listeners asked for the game to be more interactive, so in their already-established Facebook group, Jonathan added in a score system where the listeners can participate. 13:40 - Jonathan was scared to sta

Karen Koppett is the co-host of The Walking Dead Cast with Jason Cabassi. I've actually interviewed Jason a couple of episodes way back, so be sure to check out his interview right after Karen's! Karen is a water conservationist by trade and speaks to me about California's drought problem. She also notes that winters in Massachusetts is nothing like winters in California. However, the weather is not all that we talk about on this week's podcast. Tune in to hear from Karen about what it's like to get a podcast sponsored and to be starstruck by all the Walking Dead cast members! 07:45 - Coconut tastes like feet? 10:00 - Karen has been a vegetarian since she was 21. 12:10 - It was really hard being a vegetarian in Spain. 15:15 - Once you start traveling, you can't stop. 18:00 - Karen talks about her cousin, Tom. 24:40 - Lesson number one: Winters in Massachusetts is nothing like winters in California. 26:10 - Karen talks about the biggest earthquake that she lived through. 30:10 - What does Karen's emer

Ellory Wells is the host of The Empowered Podcast, where he interviews other entrepreneurs who have made the transition from unhappy employee to self-fulfilled employer. Ellory wanted to transition out of corporate America because he was unhappy from 9 AM to 6 PM and that unhappiness went home with him. Although he was successful at what he did, he needed something more out of life and his career. 04:45 - Ellory thinks I have fantastic hair. He had long hair in college. 06:45 - I eat the same breakfast everyday. 08:40 - Ellory really liked episode 100. 12:00 - All of the stuff that the cool kids were doing in school are irrelevant now that they've become adults. 13:10 - Ellory talks about being bullied in private school. 14:20 - People these days are proud to be a geek. 17:30 - Why did Ellory have the need to get his voice out there? 20:10 - Did Ellory have an inch to scratch? 21:40 - Why did Ellory grow from blogging to podcasting? 22:45 - Where did Ellory's entrepreneurial drive come from? 29:05

Stephan Spencer is a three-time author, runs two podcast shows — Optimized Geek and Marketing Speak — and is a frequent conference speaker on the topic of SEO. Stephan attends between 40-50 conferences a year and has gone through an amazing life transformation with the help of Tony Robbins. On this week's episode, Stephan shares the amazing story of how he met his fiance at a Tony Robbins event, his spiritual awakening in India, and the fascinating things he's learned about himself while taking Kabbalah classes. 04:00 - Stephan compares Podcast Movement to other conferences he has attended. 05:00 - Stephan spends $4,000 a month on his three podcast shows. 06:05 - Stephan probably goes to about 40-50 conferences a year. 07:45 - Stephan's whole life was rebooted because he went to a Tony Robbins event. 10:25 - What kind of guests does Stephan look for on his podcast, Optimized Geek? 11:50 - How does Stephan know he's just recorded a fantastic interview? 12:55 - How does Stephan measure who is listening

Desmond Adams is a student of life and the host of Mental Mastery Mondays, a podcast that explores and discusses everything from business, relationships, and mindset. Desmond and I kind of go all over the place on this week's Podcast Junkies. Desmond shares fun stories about his father, the old days of him being a magician, and whether there's spiritual significance to geometric shapes. 02:45 - How does Desmond know Jeff Brown? 06:00 - Desmond had a lot of stage fright when he was growing up. 07:00 - Desmond used to be a magician! 08:30 - Who were some of Desmond's favorite magicians? 11:50 - These days, if you want to learn magic, you go on YouTube. 15:10 - Desmond talks about bullying. 17:00 - How did Desmond get into podcasting? Was it Jeff's fault? 18:30 - What podcasts did Desmond get into when he was first discovering the space? 19:50 - Desmond didn't really like podcasts at first because it wasn't very polished the way it was in radio. 23:00 - What did Desmond learn from Randy Lane? 27:20 -

Hernan Lopez is the Founder & CEO at Wondery, an audio on-demand media network, curating podcasts that tell compelling and fascinating stories. It is Hernan's goal to create a new golden age for audio drama and he discusses how the podcast medium is perfect for this. Hernan has worked in traditional media for the last 19 years and was the former President & CEO of Fox International Channels. Hernan has a lot of wisdom to share on this episode, so listen in for more! 03:50 - Hernan has spent 19 years working in traditional media. 06:10 - It is expected in the podcasting industry that consumers will listen to a podcast from the beginning to the end. 07:00 - Why did Hernan get kicked out of highschool? 10:25 - How has the education Hernan received helped him later in life? 11:55 - Was it hard to transition from Argentina to the U.S.? 14:25 - The most important thing you should learn at home or in school is how to listen. 15:25 - When did podcasting pop up on Hernan's radar? 20:55 - Hernan wants to start

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

What better way to celebrate episode 100 than to bring back Podcast Junkies guest #1, the inimitable Chase Reeves! http://www.podcastjunkies.com/100 (http://www.podcastjunkies.com/100) https://www.patreon.com/podcastjunkies (★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Ryan Gray is a former flight surgeon in the United States Air Force and the founder of Medical School HQ. He is the host of The Premed Years Podcast, where he answers questions and interviews other medical professionals/students for his show. Ryan says his main inspiration for starting a podcast came from Pat Flynn. Due to the nature of the job, Ryan also talks about the reason why doctors need to have hobbies outside of the medical industry. There were so many topics covered on this podcast episode as per usual, so be sure to listen in for more! 03:25 - Blab is giving up on us as podcasters. 06:20 - Is Ryan an early adopter of technology? Yes! 07:20 - What does Ryan think about Facebook Live? 09:35 - Ryan considers himself an introvert. 10:25 - Ryan was inspired to podcast by Pat Flynn. 12:50 - Ryan has always been a creator. He loves to create. 13:25 - Not only is Ryan a physician, but he is also a self-taught computer programmer. 15:10 - Do medical student even have 'spare time' for hobbies? 20:1

Corey Fineran is the founder of IvyEnvy.com and the lead host for The Ivy Envy Podcast. He has been a Cubs fan since 1985 and he and his co-hosts discuss the Cubs from a fan perspective on his show. Corey and I talk about a variety of different things on today's podcast, but what I found most interesting are the creative ways Corey and his co-hosts are monetizing the podcasts through meet ups and the use of Patreon. It's definitely worth a listen! Aside from that, we talk about Facebook, fan engagement, and even honey bees! 03:35 - Corey had no idea what he was doing when he first launched his podcast. 06:50 - Corey didn't think about format in the beginning. 10:35 - Corey recommends you host meet-ups even if you know no one will show up, because it gets you comfortable with being out of the studio. 15:15 - What has Corey learned about audio since creating the podcast? 16:25 - It can only get so good when you rely on the internet to record your podcast. 16:55 - Content is more important than audio qual

Erik Fisher is the host of Beyond the To Do List, a show that covers all aspects of productivity, getting good work done, and living a good life. Erik sits down with me on today's show to talk about a little bit of everything, really. We dive into topics that have nothing to do with podcasting, but on top of that, we also learn about Erik's process, how he selects his guests, some of his favorite podcasts, and much more! 04:15 - I wanted Erik on my show long before I personally met him. 04:25 - We're both excited for Podcast Movement. 07:35 - What does Erik think of Marc Maron? 09:40 - What podcasts has Erik listened to that made him rethink how he produces his show? 11:45 - Erik has never missed an episode of Back to Work. 13:15 - Long time listeners have already developed a connection with the host. 14:40 - I really wish iTunes had more insight as to who is subscribed to our podcasts. 15:40 - Has Erik changed someone's life due to his productivity podcast? 16:25 - Why did Erik start his podcast?

I had the opportunity to interview the Gamertag Radio team at the CBS Radio’s Studio. I sit down with Danny Peña, Peter Toledo, and Parris Lilly to get behind-the-scenes details on Gamertag Radio. We learn about how the guys met each other, how much fun they have doing what they do, and the strong band-of-brothers bond they have for each other. 00:55 - I’m heading to CBS Radio to interview the guys over at Gamer Tag Radio, Danny Peña included. 04:15 - How important is communication for the guys? 06:30 - They’re always in each other’s lives and it’s never forced. 07:05 - The guys talk to each other 24/7 and it’s a unique aspect that they haven’t found with friends who they’ve known for even longer. 08:10 - Parris was a shy person, but by getting to know Peter and Danny, they have helped him get out of his comfort zone. 10:00 - Parris talks about his interview with Aisha Tyler. 16:00 - Danny still feels like he’s a little kid doing these interviews. He’s still having fun. 18:15 - Peter is a father. Has

Rob Lawrence is a podcaster, audio producer, and a certified coach who helps creative entrepreneurs and business leaders embrace the power of sound. He is the host of the Inspirational Creatives Podcast and is dedicated to bringing fresh conversations to your ears. Rob has been a podcast host for the last two years and we discuss the ever-changing creative process that challenges us to create better and more inspiring shows. We break down Rob's interview style as well as his podcast format on today's show. 04:15 - How important is the podcasting community for Rob? 06:50 - When Rob meets someone for the first time from within the podcast community, he feels like he really knows them because he's heard them before. 07:35 - How important is family for Rob? 08:15 - When you surround yourself with positive people, they tend to pull and push you forward. 08:25 - You are the average of the five people you spend your time with. 09:00 - When you surround yourself with successful people, your mindset starts to c

Brandon Beachum is the host of The Positive Head Podcast, a place of inner-discovery, positivity, and mind-expanding news. Brandon and his co-host Dalien discuss some of their favorite quotes, take questions from the audience, and expand on topics of enlightenment on this Mon-Fri podcast; and every Wednesday, Brandon interviews consciousness change-makers. Sit back as today's episode is filled with spirituality and personal discovery. 06:25 - How much prep time goes into each of Brandon's guests? 07:35 - Brandon does five episodes a week. 09:45 - Brandon and I talk podcast equipment. 10:20 - What inspired Brandon to start his own podcast? 14:40 - Brandon talks on how he met his co-host, Dalien. 18:00 - When Brandon and Dalien were in a band, they were definitely ahead of the times. 19:25 - Your current dreams are actually leading you to your true destiny. So don't get too attached to your dreams. 20:30 - The art of living is a delicate balance. You don't always get what you want, but you get what you

Tom Webster is a marketing executive and the vice president of Edison Research. He also co-hosts his own podcast, The Marketing Companion, with Mark Schaefer. Tom has been in the broadcast research industry for 25 years and has quite a bit to share on the topics of interviewing, storytelling, and podcast statistics. 05:45 - Tom believes the standards in podcasting have gotten better. 07:25 - How did Tom meet his co-host, Mark? 10:15 - Tom has been in media and broadcast research for almost 25 years. 12:25 - What kind of podcast/radio trends has Tom seen over at Edison? 17:20 - Tom shares some examples of people who are able to make that jump from radio to podcasting. 19:20 - There's a percentage of Millennials who don't know what podcasts are. 21:25 - Podcast discovery is still a huge problem. 22:55 - Tips on increasing your podcast audience: figure out what you're good at. 23:35 - Study the greats. 24:35 - Most things you hear from public media is scripted. 27:00 - Inside jokes do not work well o

As it is Memorial week, I am taking it a little bit easy for today's episode. However, I did want to share this interview where a guest appeared on Dave Mooring's Remarkable podcast, quite some time ago. This was back when I had around 50 episodes under my belt, so it's nice to go back in time and have a bit of a recap of what I was up to and into. I hope you guys enjoy! 03:00 - It took Dave about a year to launch his podcast. 05:20 - Get ready to listen to Dave interviewing Harry. 05:35 - Dave and Harry met at Podcast Movement. 06:15 - Harry talks about his passion for DJing. 09:00 - How did Harry make the leap from DJing to podcasting? 12:30 - New Media Expo inspired Harry to create Podcast Junkies. 13:15 - Harry hopes to create a DJ-related podcast in the future. 14:20 - Why did Harry create Podcast Junkies? 16:45 - Does Harry have any podcasts that have stood out for him? 19:05 - Harry's podcast hack is to listen to podcasts on 2x speed. 19:35 - Harry is really into the storytelling genre late

Jason Parsons, aka 'The Angry Ginger', is the host of two podcasts, 7 Days a Geek and Podcasting 101. Jason talks about being a single father of 5 and how he got started in podcasting. He is also a big fan of comics and has written his own web series entitled E.L.E. Jason and I talk about comics, parenting, and how to create a compelling storyline that gets the audience's attention. 07:50 - Is ginger a derogatory term? 10:35 - Jason went to college to become a screenwriter. 11:45 - No matter what Jason has gone through, he knows someone else out there can relate to it. 12:30 - Jason talks about the fake radio station he had as a kid. 15:20 - Since everything is so digital these days, are we loosing that tactile feeling? 16:25 - What does Jason miss from his childhood? Playtime! 19:10 - Jason talks about the differences between his parenting style vs. his parents’ parenting style. 23:20 - Jason self-publishes his own comic books. 28:30 - Jason's comic book audience is going to hate him because he pla

Jo Milmine is the host of the Shineybees podcast, a show about knitting. Jo not only has created an amazing community filled with other knitters, but she also won the 2015 New Media Europe for Most Engaged Audience. Jo talks about how she got into podcasting and some of the fantastic things her audience has done for her when she was overseas. 06:10 - It's a bit surreal for Yann to be on the show because he's a fan himself! 06:50 - How did Yann come up with the name of his podcast? 07:25 - This is Yann's second podcast. 13:25 - Yann is a huge music fan and his first podcast has helped open doors for him in that industry. 17:40 - Yann's academic background really helped him embrace music. 18:10 - Yann gives a history lesson about where he is from in Switzerland. 26:05 - Switzerland is not all about chocolate and watches. 27:10 - Yann talks about his ethnic background. He's a very mixed breed! 32:05 - If you do something that you're passionate about, it will be easier for you to work harder in it. 32: