Podcast Junkies

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 changed his mind

Taki Moore is the co-host of the http://www.salesmarketingprofit.com/ (Sales Marketing Profit) podcast and the host of http://coachmarketingmachine.com/ (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 adv

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 attract like-minded people into y

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/ (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 s

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.S. system is. 58

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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 – It’s so hard to just leave y

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 about episode 3 with Ayman Abdulla

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 competitors. 45:35 – Why is Jason hostin

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 – Mocean talks about Episode 113 – Stink

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.podcastjunkies.com/59 (http://www.podc

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 show? 46:50 – How does Jerod f

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 ‘ah-ha’ moments with Brian’s pod

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 Later. 50:35 – When did Jason s

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? 29:35 – How did Podcasters’ Gr

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. 32:10 – Helen talks about Roma

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 asking him for advice. 45:55 –

Raymond Wiley is the host of The Shadow of Ideas. Raymond has been broadcasting/podcasting since 2004 and has started three different podcasts since then. The Shadow of Ideas is the first podcast he’s done as a solo host and he’s loving it so far. The Shadow of Ideas explores the world of current events, social justice, and politics through the lens of history. Raymond talks on how helpful the podcasting community is, why he’s inspired to do his show, and so much more on today’s episode. Show Highlights 09:20 – Why did Raymond start the Out There podcast? 12:35 – Raymond talks about growing up in Georgia. 19:40 – How long does it take to prepare an episode for The Shadow of Ideas? 23:15 – What was the Wilmot Proviso about? 28:10 – Raymond started his podcast to try and get more from history. 32:10 – Where did the name Shadow of Ideas come from? 36:00 – The podcasting community is very open and helpful. 41:00 – You can be authentic in a podcast and that’s why Raymond loves it. 43:00 – Raymon

Rob McGinley Myers is the host for Anxious Machine. He is part of The Heard, which is a podcast collective of several different and awesome shows. The best way to describe Rob’s podcast is it’s a show about the impact of technology on our everyday lives. Rob’s interview style really brings out a lot of gems in people. We talk about the impact technology has on kids, his podcast style, and his weightless journey. Show Highlights 04:45 – Podcasting is a medium and not a genre. 06:45 – Rob doesn’t listen to podcasts on an increased speed. 08:00 – What was the first podcast Rob listened to? 09:15 – Should we separate radio publishers versus independent podcasters in a different category? 10:05 – How can Apple make the discovery process easier? 12:35 – What’s Rob’s story? 16:20 – How did Rob get into podcasting? 18:15 – Podcast Movement was great this year. 20:00 – What is Third Coast? 23:30 – What is The Heard? 27:15 – As the show gets better, does Rob feel more pressure in finding better g

Chris Cerrone and Laci Urcioli are the hosts of The Chris Cerrone Show, which is a topped ranked business podcast specifically for entrepreneurs. I have interviewed Chris in the past and I bring him on for the second time, because I believe the 50th episode should be an opportunity for reflection. Chris and Laci open up on why they stopped their podcast, why they hated a section of their audience, and their inability to say no. Show Highlights 02:25 – For this week’s guest, I bring back Chris Cerrone and interview his co-host, Laci Urcioli, for the first time. 05:30 – This is the first time I’ve had a repeat guest on the show. 05:40 – Every 50 episodes should be an opportunity to reflect. 07:30 – Chris and Laci talk on why they stopped their podcast. 10:15 – Chris was getting tired of who he was becoming. 11:50 – Chris and Laci used that time off to become more knowledgeable on certain topics. 13:10 – The hosts never said no to outside projects and got overwhelmed. 15:15 – At