We kinda did this to ourselves. The internet changed the way listeners tap into your art. Zoom made making conversation clearer and more available. But we are the generation of digital hookup and silent endings. How should we react with technology isn't acting like a true friend and collaborator?

Pod Crashing 492 with AJ Pasciuti from the podcast Combat Stories Amatangelo "AJ" Pasciuti, a former Marine Force Recon Scout Sniper and host of the Combat Story podcast, will release his debut book, Darkhorse: Harnessing Hidden Potential in War and Life, with HarperCollins Leadership Darkhorse is my tribute to the men and women who shaped my life, the Marines I served alongside, and the friends I lost along the way," said AJ. "It's drawn from harrowing, brutally honest accounts of combat, quiet moments of reflection in the face of failure, and a call to action for what comes next. Within these pages, you'll find pain, resilience, leadership, and the kind of hard-earned lessons only war can teach; lessons that ultimately point to something deeper: hope. Darkhorse is about people. About trust built through vulnerability. About the brotherhood that endures beyond the battlefield. And about one question that still keeps me up at night: How do we leave it better than we found it? Join me on this journey and harness the hidden potential of becoming a Darkhorse."Darkhorse serves as both an impactful memoir and a call to action. It's a must-read for warriors, leaders, and anyone eager to grasp the strength found in serving others and the boundless potential that resides within us all.

Podcasts hosted by celebrities. I remember the days when the thought of someone of fame taking the time to pull off such a weekly thing was beneath their presence. Now, it's an open field for them to get paid great money to endorse a product but are they connect with who really counts? Where is the listener in this adventure to get paid to talk?

Pod Crashing episode 490 with funny guy Joey Dandando… Bad advice from the dumbest people you know. Welcome to Help from a Hypocrite, the video podcast where comedian Joey Dardano and his hilarious guests help listeners with their problems - by giving them the worst advice known to mankind. If you're looking some sage counseling to help you with a serious issue... this is not the show for you. You're talking to comedians, after all. If you're in search for the most elaborate excuse to get out of your second cousin's baby shower or need help on how to end a prolonged situationship, then this is the podcast for you.

iHeart Radio recently announced an increase in podcast revenue sales... How much of that money is actually going to freelancers on the sidelines? How much of your hard work, dedication and loyalty is pretty much being given to them for free?

Pod Crashing episode 486 with Anna Sinfield from the podcast The Girl Friends.
When a group of women from all over the country realize they all dated the same prolific romance scammer they vow to bring him to justice. In this brand new season of global number 1 hit podcast The Girlfriends, Anna Sinfield meets a group of funny, feisty, determined women who all had the misfortune of dating a mysterious man named Derek Alldred. Trust Me Babe is a story about the protective forces of gossip, gut instinct, and trusting your besties and the group of women who took matters into their own hands to take down a fraudster when no one else would listen. Episodes available here:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-girlfriends-trust-me-118226591/

I'm very guilty of doing a lot of interviews for my podcasts. Although I've slowed it down tremendously, I still carry the image of being a podcast interview whore. How can we break this cycle?

Pod Crashing episode 484 with Ben Higgins from the podcast If You Can Hear Me.  We're all looking for something. In If You Can Hear Me, Ben Higgins sits down with people from all walks of life-celebrities, thinkers, everyday folks-to talk about what drives us, what shapes us, and what gives us hope. These are honest conversations about the big stuff: identity, loss, purpose, peace, faith, and everything in between. Some guests have answers. Most are still figuring it out. If you've ever felt like there must be more to the story-this show is for you.Episodes available here:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-if-you-can-hear-me-319562960

Podcast Index claims there are 1 million brand new podcasts uploaded per week. Pulling the lens back reveals 4 million different podcasts are available to listen to. But...only 400,000 are truly active. 3.5 million podcasts sit silent...why?