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That's a wrap on Season 1 of 5 Random Questions, so here's a short, bonus episode to say thank you for becoming a valued listener, and when to expect Season 2.

Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link.

My equipment:

1. RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
2. Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
3. Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
4. Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

1. Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
2. Kit email marketing
3. Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
4. Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
5. Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production

5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.

If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a review and let other potential listeners know why they might want to check the podcast out.

And if you have friends that would enjoy the show, tell them they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.

Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.

All questions provided by ConversationStarters.

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Dave Jackson. Answers include weirdness in a bathtub, a bromance for the ages, and the age old question of food acceptance. Let's jump in!

Answering the questions this week: Dave Jackson

Dave Jackson began podcasting in 2005 and launched the School of Podcasting (schoolofpodcasting.com). His School of Podcasting show has over 3 million downloads. He has helped hundreds of people plan, launch, and grow their podcasts. He is the author of the book Profit from your podcast and is a featured speaker at events. In 2016 Dave joined Libsyn (the largest podcast hosting company) as part of their tech support team.  In 2018 he was inducted into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame.

Dave's Website

Dave on YouTube

Dave's Facebook group

@schoolofpodcasting on Instagram

Further reading for this episode

• Power of Podcasting - Dave Jackson
• George Heriot's School
• Imperfect Humans, A Giraffe's Christmas Fib, and Freddy Cruz - 5 Random Questions
• Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Go Claws Out While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones
• Remingtons of Niagara Restaurant - Award Winning Steak & Seafood
• Dave Jackson’s Journey from Basic Gear to Professional Podcasting - School of Podcasting - Learn "How To Podcast" with Podcast Coach Dave Jackson

Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.

My equipment:

1. Shure SM7B dynamic mic
2. TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic
3. Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
4. Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
5. JOBY Wavo Boom Arm
6. Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

1. Captivate.fm
2. Substack
3. Boomcaster remote interviewing

5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.

If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a review and let other potential listeners know why they might want to check the podcast out.

And if you have friends that would enjoy the show, tell them they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.

Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.

All questions provided by ConversationStarters.

If there's more than one person responsible for your podcast, then it's a good idea to have a legal agreement in place regarding who's responsible for what. And here's why.

Further reading/listening

• Easy Legal Forms & Templates for Podcasters - A collection of legal templates for podcasters, complete with video instructions, to help you create legal agreements for your podcast.

Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.

My equipment:

• Shure SM7B dynamic mic
• TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• JOBY Wavo Boom Arm
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm
• Substack
• Boomcaster remote interviewing

Leave a review:

• Review One Minute Podcast Tips

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Em. Answers include how the most horrible situation turned into a positive, why you need to ensure her cat is fed in an apocalypse, and deciding whether the afterlife is just a sliding doors moment. Let's jump in!

Answering the questions this week: Em .

Em has been a podcaster for over five years; creating, producing and hosting the film history podcast Verbal Diorama. She's here to celebrate moving making in all its forms, and is similarly passionate about independent podcasting, and supporting other indie podcasters and content creators.

Em's Website

Em's Facebook page

@verbaldiorama on Instagram

@VerbalDiorama on X

Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.

My equipment:

1. Shure SM7B dynamic mic
2. TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic
3. Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
4. Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
5. JOBY Wavo Boom Arm
6. Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

1. Captivate.fm
2. Substack
3. Boomcaster remote interviewing

5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.

If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a review and let other potential listeners know why they might want to check the podcast out.

And if you have friends that would enjoy the show, tell them they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.

Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.

All questions provided by ConversationStarters.

A question many podcasters ask is what's the difference between podcast downloads, listens, and followers? So let's find out.

Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.

My equipment:

• Shure SM7B dynamic mic
• TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• JOBY Wavo Boom Arm
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm
• Substack
• Boomcaster remote interviewing

Leave a review:

• Review One Minute Podcast Tips

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Kattie Laur. Answers include her adventures in too much red wine as a teen, looking at our online need for validation, and how a coffee barista completely blindsided her. Let's jump in!

Answering the questions this week: Kattie Laur

Kattie Laur is an award-winning freelance podcast producer and writer based in Brantford, Ontario, who has a life-long love of public radio and has been clinging to the podcasting space since 2013.

Kattie's Website

@PodKatt on X

Kattie on YouTube

Further reading for this episode

• Canardian - Hosted by Kattie Laur
• Pod the North | Kattie Laur
• RESURRECTION podcast

Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.

My equipment:

1. Shure SM7B dynamic mic
2. TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic
3. Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
4. Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
5. JOBY Wavo Boom Arm
6. Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

1. Captivate.fm
2. Substack
3. Boomcaster remote interviewing

5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.

If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a review and let other potential listeners know why they might want to check the podcast out.

And if you have friends that would enjoy the show, tell them they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.

Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.

All questions provided by ConversationStarters.

Should you have a newsletter for your podcast? The simple answer is yes - and here's why.

Additional reading and listening:

• Substack
• beehiiv — The newsletter platform built for growth

Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.

My equipment:

• Shure SM7B dynamic mic
• TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• JOBY Wavo Boom Arm
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm
• Substack
• Boomcaster remote interviewing

Leave a review:

• Review One Minute Podcast Tips

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Neal Veglio. Answers include why Modern Family is more fact than fiction, why a great British tradition needs to continue, and why sliced bread isn't the best thing. Let's jump in!

Answering the questions this week: Neal Veglio

Owner of podcast agency Podknows Podcasting, helping deliver real world results to serious podcasters and organizations.

Neal's Website

Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.

My equipment:

1. Shure SM7B dynamic mic
2. TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic
3. Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
4. Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
5. JOBY Wavo Boom Arm
6. Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

1. Captivate.fm
2. Substack
3. Boomcaster remote interviewing

5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.

If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a review and let other potential listeners know why they might want to check the podcast out.

And if you have friends that would enjoy the show, tell them they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.

Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.

All questions provided by ConversationStarters.

Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.

My equipment:

• Shure SM7B dynamic mic
• TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• JOBY Wavo Boom Arm
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm
• Substack
• Boomcaster remote interviewing

Leave a review:

• Review One Minute Podcast Tips

Join your host Danny Brown as he puts this week's 5 random questions to Freddy Cruz. Answers include the right approach to procrastination, a toy store's part in a Christmas belief, and two dogs getting the best from AI. Let's jump in!

Answering the questions this week: Freddy Cruz

The Greater Houston area has heard Freddy’s voice for more than seventeen thousand hours across three decades. When he's not in the lab writing or creating auditory satisfaction, you can find him nose deep in a book, snuggling with his dog Sparrow, or jogging in his neighborhood (trying not to sound like a horror movie villain).

Freddy's Website

@thefreddycruz on X

@thefreddycruz on Instagram

Freddy's Facebook page

Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.

My equipment:

1. Shure SM7B dynamic mic
2. TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic
3. Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
4. Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
5. JOBY Wavo Boom Arm
6. Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

1. Captivate.fm
2. Substack
3. Boomcaster remote interviewing

5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.

If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a review and let other potential listeners know why they might want to check the podcast out.

And if you have friends that would enjoy the show, tell them they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.

Winner of the Best Interview Podcast at the 2025 Ear Worthy Podcast Awards.

All questions provided by ConversationStarters.