Podcast Junkies

Harry welcomes to the show, professional podcast producer, editor and host, Jason DeFillippo. Jason is the co-host of Grumpy Old Geeks, a no-holds-barred show about the Internet and how it's affecting our lives for good or bad. Since 1994, Jason’s launched hundreds of websites as either a programmer, designer or founder. Almost eight years ago, he pivoted from programming to full time podcast producer, editor, and host.In this episode, Harry and Jason geek out over the podcast industry, how far they’ve both come as professional podcasters and what the future holds for the medium. Jason opens up about his journey as a podcaster, specifically how he’s honed his hosting skills and what inspired him to start Grumpy Old Geeks. He speaks to the work he did on the Art of Charm, the impact COVID- 19 had on podcast downloads and his feelings on dynamic ads and monetization. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! Focusrite | FullCast KEY TAKEAWAYS 06:35 – Harry welcomes to the show Jason DeFillippo, who shares his podcast origin stor

Harry welcomes to the show Agnes Kozera, SVP and co-head of PodCorn, the largest podcast platform, connecting podcasters with advertisers for native sponsorships. Agnes is passionate about building tools that empower and support the growth of brands and content creators across different mediums.In this episode, Harry and Agnes talk about the traits and characteristics that make successful entrepreneurs and why immigrants tend to have a strong work ethic that aligns well with entrepreneurship. Agnes speaks to her passion for content creation and what inspired her to launch Podcorn. She reflects on the journey from start-up to being acquired by Google and the challenges and opportunities that arose from the acquisition. Finally, Agnes talks about why she identifies herself as a champion for content creators everywhere. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! Focusrite | FullCast KEY TAKEAWAYS 06:36 – Harry welcomes to the show Agnes Kozera, who speaks to her entrepreneurial origin story and the work she’s doing at Podcorn14:15

Harry welcomes to the show, entrepreneur, podcaster and proponent of social impact and sustainability, Corinna Bellizzi. Corinna is the host of Care More Be Better: A Social Impact + Sustainability Podcast, a show that shares the stories of inspired people that are committed to social good. In this episode, Harry and Corinna engage in a meaningful examination of social impact and the growing need for positive change. Corinna opens up about her podcast journey, how she formats her episodes and how she identifies which guests to interview. They go on to talk about Corinna’s passion for cars, something she’s changed her mind about recently and the ethos of her podcast. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! Focusrite | FullCast KEY TAKEAWAYS 06:36 – Harry welcomes to the show Corinna Bellizzi, who speaks to the impact the global pandemic had on her and the work she’s doing with her podcast14:00 – Motherhood, work, graduate school and power outages16:54 – Lessons Corinna has learned from the Care More Be Better Podcast19:53 – T

Harry welcomes to the show, teachers and podcast hosts, Mealey & Tudsicso. Mealey and Tudisco are the hosts of Unprofessional Development, a show that showcases real teachers telling real stories and sharing their wisdom, insights and experience from the world of education. In this episode, Mealey & Tudisco share the story of how they met and what inspired them to bring their unique perspective on education to a podcast. They talk about their own real-life stories from the classroom and reflect on their growth as podcast hosts. Finally, they discuss how the global pandemic impacted their podcast and regale the audience with the backstory of how they attained an unbelievable guest for their show. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! Focusrite | FullCast KEY TAKEAWAYS 06:36 – Harry welcomes to the show Mealey & Tudisco, hosts of Unprofessional Development, who share their background as teachers and the story of how they met17:32 – Bringing a different perspective to education20:37 – Planning a show with curiosit

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!Focusrite | FullCastKEY TAKEAWAYS06:36 – Harry welcomes to the show Lauren Popish, who speaks to her background ininterior design and her passion for helping women create their own unique, niche podcasts22:28 – Creating the perfect listening environment for podcasting25:29 – A panic attack and a unique podcast origin story31:38 – Early struggles and big shifts of entrepreneurship34:49 – How allies and mentors aided in Lauren’s success38:54 – The importance Lauren places on forging relationships in the podcasting space43:05 – The Book Wine Club and Podcast Like A Girl podcasts51:35 – Lauren reflects on her passion for empowering women57:05 – Something Lauren has changed her mind about recently and the most misunderstood thing about her1:02:55 – Harry thanks Lauren for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can connect with herTWEETABLE QUOTES“When something lands and resonates on such a universal human level it just multiplies and takes off.” (11:04) (Lauren)“The best podca

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!Focusrite | FullCastKEY TAKEAWAYS06:36 – Harry welcomes to the show, Ever Gonzalez, who tells the story of how he met Harry, his background and the origin story of Outlier14:21 – Ever talks about how he got his start in logistics18:09 – How Ever got involved in podcasting23:46 – Ever speaks to transitioning to hosting events and teases some upcoming events35:22 – Ever expounds on the impact COVID-19 had on his personal and professional lives and tells the unique story about a podcaster he was able to help53:06 – Harry and Ever speculate on what the next year will bring to the podcasting industry1:00:22 – Harry and Ever discuss Podcasting 2.01:06:04 – Harry thanks Ever for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can learn more about Outlier and connect with himTWEETABLE QUOTES“You and I and others that have platforms, we’re adding value to them [podcast guests] because people get to hear about them.” (22:31)“I don’t ever want to look out into the crowd and see people tuning

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!Focusrite | PatreonKEY TAKEAWAYS06:36 – Harry welcomes back to the show the very first guest in Podcast Junkies history, Espree Devora, who shares her background as a professional podcaster and her passion for spotting the latest trends20:25 – Espree talks about what excites her the most about the still growing podcast industry26:29 – Why Espree considers herself an artist, first and foremost, and her aspiration to become a writer34:40 – Espree talks about being vulnerable48:25 – Espree opens up about her childhood and how her experiences impact her today as an adult57:31 – Espree shares the inspirational story of Call Her Daddy and its creator, Alex Cooper1:04:51 – Espree encourages frustrated podcasters to continue on your own unique journeys1:12:04 – Harry thanks Espree for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can connect with herTWEETABLE QUOTES“This is a little trivia, ‘Where was the first interview on Podcast Junkies recorded?’ In my car, at night in Silver Lake. T

THANK YOU SPONSORS!Focusrite | Patreon06:00 – Harry welcomes to the show, Daniel B. French, who shares his background growing up in Kentucky and talks about the modern version of rhetoric16:12 – Dan discusses the awakening he underwent during his education and tells the story of the four academics who came to speak at his school21:24 – Dan talks about the power of persuasion and shares why he wrote his book, The 21 Coliseums of Persuasion30:27 – Dan and Harry talk about navigating through conversations without ‘triggering’ people and expounds on other Coliseums of Persuasion37:22 – Dan shares the story of how he got involved in comedy43:20 – How Dan’s eclectic background in comedy and rhetoric has impacted his parenting50:58 – Dan chronicles his growth as a podcast host59:25 – What is something that Dan has changed his mind about recently and the most misunderstood thing about Dan1:03:09 – Dan speculates on the future of our society1:06:52 – Harry thanks Dan for joining the show and let’s listeners know where

06:00 – Harry welcomes to the show, Brett Allan, who speaks to his podcast origin story and the decisions he’s made along the way, including making it an interview show17:46 – Brett details his approach to the interview process and describes the ideal listener of his podcast25:21 – Brett reflects on the inspiration and motivation to get involved in podcasting30:51 – Brett expounds on his strategy for growing his recently rebranded podcast36:30 – How Brett differentiates his podcast from other celebrity interview shows39:24 – Brett speaks to the growth he hopes to see in the future for his show43:13 – What this podcast means to Brett and why legacy is important to him46:46 – What is something that Brett has changed his mind about recently and the most misunderstood thing about Brett57:10 – Brett’s biggest takeaway from today’s conversation57:51 – Harry thanks Brett for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can connect with himTWEETABLES“When the pandemic hit is when I really decided that, since

06:00 – Harry welcomes back to the show, Scott Miller, who speaks to how the global pandemic impacted him and what motivated him to write a second book17:37 – How Scott handled educating his children on preparedness amidst this pandemic20:28 – Scott speaks to the ten-part Mess to Success Series he’s currently working on31:19 – Scott talks about the concept of finding the smallest viable market33:43 – How Scott gets the most value out of his podcast guests36:23 – The importance of friending your competition and hiring people who are smarter than you41:20 – Scott recalls some of the best advice he’s received from his team and how he handles controversial guests48:23 – Scott and Harry talk about the value of engaging in civil discussions with those you don’t necessarily agree with51:22 – Scott stresses why it’s vital to develop your storytelling craft58:14 – Scott reflects on where he is currently in the story of Scott Miller1:01:00 – Harry thanks Scott for joining the showTWEETABLES“I worked twenty-five years i

06:00 – Harry welcomes to the show, Alban Brooke who shares the origin story of his company, Buzzsprout11:21 – How Alban got involved in podcasting and marketing24:25 – Feedback Alban has gotten on Buzzsprout’s offerings29:14 – What companies like Spotify, Google and Facebook are doing in the podcasting space36:58 – How Alban came across Podcasting Index and the work he’s doing at Buzzsprout46:51 – Alban shares why podcasting is much harder to grow than any other media53:53 – Something Alban has changed his mind about recently56:15 – Harry thanks Alban for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can connect with himTWEETABLES“If I ever got to an Internet café, I’d download podcasts because that was media that I loved. And that was when it started clicking with me the connection you could still feel with a podcast audience if you are listening. Then when the opportunity came up for a podcasting company I thought this is something that would be really interesting.” (11:54)“There was a period where

06:00 – Harry welcomes Evo Terra back to the podcast recap his journey traveling abroad and what brought him back home 10:14 – Evo speaks to the decision to leave corporate life and start his own podcast consulting company 17:32 – How Evo structures his work week and how he’s constantly learning from new generations 24:25 – Evo speaks to the mental shift that has come with age 30:02 – The importance of slowing down from time to time 31:33 – Evo talks about his show, Podcast Pontifications and what goes into the production process 41:53 – Evo speaks to the benefits of having such a meticulous and specific process 43:43 – How comedians have influenced Evo’s podcasting style 53:59 – Evo speculates on the future of podcasting 57:18 – Harry thanks Evo for joining the show, and let’s listeners know where they can connect with him 58:14 – Something Evo has changed his mind about recentlyTWEETABLES“The biggest thing I miss from traveling abroad is not being the weirdo. What I mean by that is every country I go to, I’

03:36 – Harry welcomes Craig Hewitt to the show to share his experience as an expert in running profitable and sustainable businesses09:11 – The inspiration to start the podcast, Seeking Scale, and lessons he’s learned along the way12:25 – How Craig thinks about content creation and the work he’s doing at Castos18:20 – What went into the decision to acquire Jay Acunzo’s podcast, 3 Clips22:59 – Craig provides his thoughts on Apple, Spotify and the future of private podcasting32:25 – How Craig has built his team and what inspired him to launch Castos35:28 – How Craig has grown as a founder and a podcast host38:23 – Craig speculates on the future of the podcasting industry41:28 – Craig speaks to the relationships he’s made in this industry throughout his career43:17 – What is something that Craig has changed his mind about recently and the most misunderstood thing about Craig45:59 – Harry thanks Craig for joining the show, and let’s listeners know where they can connect with himTWEETABLES“It’s our responsibility

04:04 – Harry welcomes Alex Sanfilippo to the show to discuss his background in the aerospace industry, his entrepreneurial journey and the importance of quality over perfection13:16 – Alex’s podcast origin story and how he landed on the topic of his show17:37 – How starting a podcast helped prepare Alex for starting a business20:58 – Alex reflects on his growth as a podcast host and a memorable interview he conducted29:02 – How Alex explains to non-podcasters what he does for a living and the powerful medium of podcasting32:09 – Alex speaks to his latest project, PodMatch35:53 – Alex talks about how much he learns while running his podcast39:02 – How Alex met his co-founder of PodMatch, Jesse Hunter45:30 – Alex speaks to his core values and the importance of having a support person or system49:59 – What excites Alex about the future of PodMatch52:54 – What is something that Alex has changed his mind about recently and the most misunderstood thing about Alex58:51 – Harry thanks Alex for joining the show, and

06:00 – Harry welcomes Sue Stockdale to the show to discuss her work as an executive coach, the importance of mentorship and the decision to launch her podcast, Access to Inspiration11:56 – Sue shares the story of her adventure becoming the first UK woman to ski the Magnetic North Pole16:28 – Sue shares her thoughts on failure18:13 – Sue expounds on her passion for outdoor sports and lessons she’s learned from her travels20:35 – Sue’s podcast origin story22:28 – Sue talks about the potent combination of listening and movement24:33 – Sue defines Neuro-Linguistic Programming, or NLP, and how she’s utilized this skill28:09 – Sue speaks to the importance of asking the right questions32:22 – What motivated Sue to start her own podcast and early challenges she faced along the way35:09 – How Sue formats her podcast episodes and seasons and the boundaries she sets for herself43:10 – Practices Sue has implemented to put her guests into the right mindset46:19 – Sue reflects on her growth as a podcast host and recalls h

06:00 – Harry welcomes Will Conway to the show to share his immersive storytelling podcast, Baggage Claim, how he initially got into podcasting and his incredible journey exploring South America15:23 – Harry shares a harrowing experience that inspired him to pursue his dream of sharing his voice and helping others to share theirs18:19 – Will teases the first episode of Baggage Claim, Treading Water20:31 – What inspired Will to pursue writing22:56 – Will reflects on his time at Nation Builder and why he decided to leave29:46 – Will recalls his introduction to spoken word and why it has kept his interest for so long37:56 – What inspired Will to launch the Baggage Claim podcast42:47 – How Will structures his podcast and the decision to incorporate an interview segment to the show45:44 – How Will has built a community of travel-loving individuals54:06 – Will explains his tip for finding podcast recommendations and how he has grown his podcast audience1:00:52 – What is something that Will has changed her mind abou

06:00 – Harry welcomes Jarika Johnson to the show to discuss her love of travel and her podcast origin story14:36 – Jarika speaks to the spiritual experiences behind each trip she takes and what she learned about herself while on these trips19:43 – What inspired Jarika to start Blackpacking and how she landed on an interview- based format24:13 – Jarika details how she plans out her podcast interviews and her thoughts on potential sponsors30:54 – Jarika opens up about how COVID-19 has impacted the travel industry33:51 – The cross-country trip that Jarika is planning and how she’s planning on integrating her experiences into content for her podcast37:13 – How Jarika has grown as a podcast host and interviewer40:24 – Jarika discusses what’s been working for her from a promotional perspective44:02 – How Jarika’s family and friends have reacted to her podcasting journey45:55 – What is something that Jarika has changed her mind about recently and the most misunderstood thing about Jarika50:27 – Harry thanks Jarika

06:00 – Harry welcomes Kimi Culp to the show to discuss her background in journalism, the importance of cultivating friendships and her love of love15:12 – Kimi reflects on her time at NBC, including covering 9/1123:38 – Kimi’s thoughts on the evolution of news and how Harry views podcasts in the media landscape31:15 – Lessons Kimi learned from working with people like Diane Sawyer and Oprah Winfrey39:24 – Kimi talks about what inspired her to start her podcast, All the Wiser, and the detailed process that goes into producing each individual story48:02 – The emotional exhaustion behind the intense interviews Kimi conducts50:57 – Kimi opens up about her experience with bipolar disorder and the decision to share her own story1:05:44 – What is something that Kimi has changed her mind about recently and the most misunderstood thing about Kimi1:08:17 – Harry thanks Kimi for joining the show, and let’s listeners know where they can connect with heTWEETABLES“I would describe myself as both an extrovert and introvert

06:00 – Harry welcomes Allison Williams and Darrin Bedol to the show to discuss how they met, their passion for audio and their podcast origin stories14:47 – Darrin provides her thoughts on the differences between audio book and podcast experiences16:23 – Allison speaks to her own audio origin story and explains her philosophy on investing23:31 – Darrin speaks to her ever-present entrepreneurial spirt26:47 – Allison shares her thoughts on the scarcity of female founders and how to change that35:07 – Darrin and Allison speak to the huge shift in the habits of how audio is consumed41:47 – Darrin and Allison discuss the emergence of social audio platforms such as Clubhouse49:58 – Darrin and Allison promote some of the exciting projects they are working on55:16 – Harry thanks Allison and Darrin for joining the show, and let’s listeners know where they can connect with themTWEETABLES“From a career perspective, I’ve sorta always been at the intersection of technology and media.” (10:59) (Darrin)“You need to know th

06:00 – Harry welcomes Damona Hoffman to the show to discuss her podcast origin story, her background in entertainment and her passion for content creation10:45 –Damona talks about her strategy of always playing the long game and the value she places on genuinely connecting with others15:07 – What the pandemic has taught Damona this past year20:43 – Damona speaks to her early passion for television and entertainment26:13 – Damona recalls the early days of launching Dates & Mates34:29 – Lessons Damona gleaned and best practices she implemented in her podcast production process44:54 – How podcasting has improved Damona’s listening skills47:36 – Damona talks about launching her second podcast through FreshBooks, I Make a Living57:24 – Damona speaks to something she has changed her mind about recently and the most misunderstood thing about her59:49 – Harry thanks Damona for joining the show, and let’s listeners know where they can connect with her and Dates & MatesTWEETABLES“For me, podcasting really was