Episode Summary:

Harry welcomes to the show founder, podcaster and entrepreneur, Eric Johnson. Eric is the host of Follow Friday, the podcast about who you should follow online. Every week, Eric talks to creative people about who they follow, and why. He’s also the founder of LightningPod, a podcast consulting firm that helps its clients achieve their podcasting goals. Today, Harry and Eric engage in a discussion on the evolution of journalism, Eric’s experience at All Things Digital and what inspired Eric to launch a podcast focused on interesting people you should follow. Eric shares some of the biggest lessons he’s learned as a podcaster, talks about his love of movies and speaks to the idea that you can’t possibly consume the amount of content out there. 

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Key Takeaways:

06:17 – Harry and Eric talk about podcast recommendations, Eric’s background in journalism and the importance of keeping Big Tech in check  

19:06 – The death of local news 

24:27 – Eric’s experience at All Things Digital 

30:16 – Defining what is newsworthy and journalists Eric admires 

35:49 – Eric’s podcast origin story and what the production cycle looks like for Recode 

43:44 – Tools that aided Eric as a podcast producer 

44:54 – The inspiration to launch Follow Friday 

50:57 – Lessons learned from podcasting 

54:11 – You can’t possibly consume it all, so stop trying 

1:01:54 – Harry thanks Eric for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can connect with him

Tweetable Quotes:

“It’s important that we have a very critical tech press that is really looking carefully and scrutinizing everything they do and how it affects literally billions of people. I’m so glad that I saw firsthand how professionals walk that line of understanding that these are humans making decisions, humans are flawed and make mistakes, but at the same time they need to be reminded of the power they have and to use it responsibly.” (18:24) (Eric) 

“I had to do a lot of learning on the job. It was a lot of trial and error to figure out what’s the right workflow for this show and what’s the right tone and what do we need to do for a live taping and what do we have to do to get the guests booked, all the moving pieces that go into making a podcast.” (37:05) (Eric) 

“The idea is A, I want to make a successful show, something that I can be really proud of. But B, it’s also important for me to be out in the trenches making a show, committing to a schedule, trying new things, experimenting, learning on the job so that I can go back and use what I learned from making Follow Friday to help my consulting clients.” (45:13) (Eric) 

“I think the biggest thing has been learning about the rhythm of the interview, learning about the pace of everything, not rushing the guest and not talking over them.” (51:23) (Eric) 

Links Mentioned:

FullCast Website – https://fullcast.co/

Podcast Junkies Junkies Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastjunkiesjunkies/

Link to Podfest Expo Virtual Summit – https://podfestexpo.com/

Link to Linda Holmes’ NPR Essay – https://www.npr.org/2011/06/27/137451477/you-cant-possibly-read-it-all-so-stop-trying 

Link to Baggage Claim Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baggage-claim/id1543624775 

Link to LightningPod – https://lightningpod.fm/ 

Link to Follow Friday Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/followfriday 

Eric’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/heyheyesj/ 

Eric’s Twitter – https://twitter.com/HeyHeyESJ 

Eric’s Podcast: 

Follow Friday – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-friday/id1549333457 

Tools Mentioned: 

Google Drive – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-drive/id507874739 

Asana – https://asana.com/ 

Trello – https://trello.com/ 

Evernote – https://evernote.com/ 

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Harry welcomes to the show app developer, freelancer and podcaster, Rob Joseph. Rob is the host of the Coffee & Coding podcast, a show that provides interviews & insights with experienced developer's across all aspects of App Development, including topics ranging from Flutter, Cyber Security, Freelancing, Android & iOS. In this episode, Harry and Rob discuss Rob’s background in coding and the inspiration to launch his own podcast. They talk about the freedom that comes with freelancing and how it differs from running your own business. Finally, Rob shares his process for curating meaningful interview questions and his decision to launch a podcast about podcasting. 

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06:17 – Harry and Rob talk about Rob’s background in coding and the freedom that comes with freelancing 

19:18 – The distinction between freelancing and starting your own business 

24:29 – Why app design? 

30:22 – The inspiration behind the Coffee & Coding podcast and Rob’s first guest 

34:13 – Rob’s interview process and his growth as a podcast host 

46:22 – The decision to launch a podcast about podcasting 

54:51 – Something Rob has changed his mind about recently and the most misunderstood thing about him 

58:24 – Harry thanks Rob for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can connect with him 

“The biggest thing [about freelancing] comes down to trust. And I think if you have an objective way to measure the goal that you want, then really the in-between doesn’t matter.” (15:14) (Rob) 

“The biggest thing that drove me into app developing was actually two things. One, I read an article on Life Hacker that said this is our perfect to do list app. So, in my young brain I’m thinking, ‘Right, if I build this app, that’s the million dollar idea.’ I started to kinda learn app development from there. I didn’t really make a dent, but what it taught me was that I could do some of it.” (25:09) (Rob)

“I approached it [Coffee & Coding] pretty much the same way that I approach my apps, which is that I build stuff that I want. So I really wanted to listen to a show that was about app development but it wasn’t technical.” (30:39) (Rob)

“You want to get the best conversation from them. You want to get the best content for your guest. Personally, I want to have a great conversation. So, why would I ask you questions that I know the answer to?” (44:33) (Rob)

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Link to Podfest Expo Virtual Summit – https://podfestexpo.com/

Link to Follow Up Then – https://www.followupthen.com/ 

Rob’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobj/ 

Rob’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lowcarbrob/ 

Rob’s Twitter – https://twitter.com/LowCarbRob 

Rob’s Podcasts: 

Coffee & Coding – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-coding-the-app-developer-podcast/id1516149785 

Inside the Podcast Studio – https://insidethepod.co/ 

Link to ‘Make Noise’ – https://www.amazon.com/Make-Noise-Creators-Podcasting-Storytelling/dp/1523504552/ref=asc_df_1523504552?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80401880071863&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584001425728657&psc=1 

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Harry welcomes to the show leadership advisor, coach, entrepreneur and podcaster, Dino Cattaneo. Dino is the host of the Authentic Leadership for Everyday People Podcast, a show that investigates the connection between effective leadership and authenticity.

In this episode, Harry and Dino discuss Dino’s background, from growing up in Milan, Italy to his time at Harvard Business School to eventually breaking out on his own as an entrepreneur and marketing consultant. Dino speaks to what inspired him to launch his podcast and why he chose the topic of authentic leadership. He recalls the experiences he has had with effective leaders and why the mentors throughout his career have left a lasting mark on him. Finally, Dino talks about how he’s grown as an interviewer and podcast host and what’s next for him and his show.

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06:17 – Harry and Dino talk about the impact the global pandemic has had on them and Dino’s background growing up in Milan

16:58 – From Harvard Business School to Renaissance Man

20:47 – When the entrepreneurial bug bit and mentors who were critical to Dino’s success

29:14 – The inspiration to launch Authentic Leadership for Everyday People and how Dino landed on a format and voice for his show

39:41 – How Dino has grown as an interviewer and podcast host

43:22 – What’s next for Dino and his show

51:01 – Something Dino has changed his mind about recently and the most misunderstood thing about him

53:24 – Harry thanks Dino for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can connect with him

“My goal is really to get the questions to my guest. It’s based on the concept that if you’re authentic to yourself and you take an intentional journey as to who you are as a leader, then you’re also going to be successful.” (00:00) (Dino)

“The idea of working until I had made enough money to just do the things that I wanted to do was not a feasible plan. So I made a decision to go and start out on my own as a marketing consultant with the idea that sixty percent of my time would be dedicated to that and the other forty percent would be dedicated to managing my wife’s career as a musician, spending more time with my kids and doing the things I love doing.” (18:51) (Dino)

“There’s a very important balance when you’re building a service practice, whether it’s a consulting practice or an agency. And that is that you need to sell projects where on one hand you have the ability to execute and you’re good at, but there also needs to be something new that you haven’t done because that’s how you build the capabilities of the firm.” (24:39) (Dino)

“I felt that a podcast was essentially the place where I could be my true self and just create the podcast and share the content to really express what I believe about how leadership works and operates.” (30:47) (Dino)

“The Arts are a really difficult world from a success standpoint. And the people who end up staying for the duration are the people that are rewarded by the creative process.” (46:26) (Dino)

“Somebody recently said, ‘People who invest money to save time have a longer career in business than people who invest time to save money.’” (53:12) (Dino)

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Harry welcomes to the show marketing consultant, creator and entrepreneur, Anna Furmanov. Anna is the founder of Furmanov Marketing Consulting and ever since she was young, she’s wanted to be a creator. Anna is also the host of the Modern Startup Marketing Podcast, a show that shines a light on those startups that are taking their marketing efforts to the next level.

In this episode, Harry and Anna talk about Anna’s background in business and marketing. Anna speaks to how she thinks about marketing and the psychology behind the field. She shares her passion for helping others build powerful brands and businesses. Finally, Anna discusses how she has grown as a podcast host and discusses why she never sells to the guests who come on her show.

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06:17 – Harry and Anna talk about Anna’s decision to pursue podcasting as a means to grow her brand

11:22 – Anna’s background in business and marketing

14:07 – Forever a creator

21:42 – Common threads Anna has noticed about the startups she consults with

23:55 – Creativity and content creation

31:59 – How Anna thinks about her podcast as a marketer

37:45 – Anna’s growth as a podcast host

42:06 – The psychology of marketing

44:52 – Why Anna never ‘sells’

51:17 – Something Anna has changed her mind about recently and the most misunderstood thing about her

52:53 – Harry thanks Anna for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can connect with her

“First, think about what’s gonna get you excited because you’re gonna be talking for hours with people about this stuff. So you have to be excited about it. You have to know the space enough where you have thoughtful conversations if you’re going to be inviting guests onto your podcast.” (10:21) (Anna)

“I was working at a company and I thought, ‘I know I’m doing marketing, but I’m looking for a different kind of marketing.’ And so that’s when I went to work in the startup world and I immediately loved it. I loved how impactful it could be right away. I loved how messy it could be and I loved what marketing meant at a startup.” (12:42) (Anna)

“Being strategic, being more focused, I knew that I wanted to do that right away. So, for me, for my business it was figuring out who is my target buyer, what do they care about, what problems do they have? And I’m kind of close to that already because I am a Marketer at a startup.” (18:27) (Anna)

“The most important thing for content creation and creating awareness around your business or product is finding out what your target audience cares about, what is the actual content your gonna give them and what channels.” (24:18) (Anna)

“I wish I had access to a network of people that work in startups and are in marketing soI could ask them questions. And now I actually can because I have a platform.”(37:08)(Anna)

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Harry welcomes to the show podcaster and master marketer, Todd Brown. Todd Brown is the expert other experts go to when they need help with their own business. His list of coaching students, consulting clients, and subscribers reads like a Who’s Who of A-List Entrepreneurs. Todd is also the host of The Marketer’s Mind, a show where he and his team discuss the marketing topics that others are afraid to touch. In this episode, Harry and Todd discuss where Todd got his entrepreneurial spirit from, the importance he places on differentiating his business and how he fostered a culture of keeping it real. Todd expounds on his wildly popular E5 Method and talks about his legacy and being authentic to yourself.

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06:30 – Harry and Todd talk about the value of education, having mentors and role models in your life and growing up in the NY/NJ area

20:42 – When the entrepreneurial bug bit

24:30 – The origin of Todd’s company

30:45 – How Todd differentiated his organization’s offerings

33:19 – The E5 Method explained

40:18 – The inspiration to launch The Marketer’s Mind podcast

43:41 – Embracing criticism and telling it like it is

47:05 – Keeping it real

49:03 – Leaving a legacy by being authentically you

52:42 – Something Todd has changed his mind about recently and the most misunderstood thing about him

57:29 – Harry thanks Todd for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can connect with him

“I think college is great when you’re going into a career where you need college, where if you want to be a doctor or an attorney you need a degree. But if you don’t, I think there are a lot of other opportunities worthy of pursuing today.” (13:39) (Todd)

“My department started to thrive and now my department was growing by leaps and bounds. My department became the poster child for the entire company. And it was right around the time when I was on top that I thought I want to share with other folks outside of the fitness industry what it is that I learned inside these clubs.” (26:44) (Todd)

“I think that, as always, in every market different gets attention. Better doesn’t always get attention. Different gets attention.” (31:25) (Todd)

“The heart and soul of marketing is ultimately when you turn a prospect’s desire for a result, for an outcome, for a change, for a transformation, into demand for your product or service before you even talk about your product or service.” (36:40) (Todd)

“When I teach, when I coach, when I guide I always tell people, ‘I’m gonna treat your business like it’s my own. I’m not gonna tell you the things you want to hear. I’m gonna tell you the things you need to hear.’” (45:42) (Todd)

“Live a life of authenticity. Be who you are. Be you. Do you. Live your life. You want to dress a certain way? Do your thing. Don’t try to fit in. If you’ve got an opinion or feeling, be you. And let that authentic you, that real you, shine through and shine through always.” (51:00) (Todd)

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Harry welcomes to the show, budding content creator and host of the Pol and Pals Podcast, Ponyboy Pol. Pol and Pals is a podcast where Ponyboy Pol interviews his content creator pals who are creating the life they want to live. In this episode, Harry and Pol share a rich discussion on Pol’s background as a content creator and how he initially got involved in the podcasting space. Pol talks openly about what he loves about the podcast platform, including the incredible information you can learn and intimacy that can be felt within each episode. Pol speaks to some of the biggest inspirations in his life and what has motivated him to approach life with no ego and plenty of empathy. Finally, Pol shares his thoughts on staying humble and speculates on what his future might hold.

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06:22 – An entrepreneurial spark and a passion for content creations

17:58 – Pol’s podcast origin story and how he became a creator

24:06 – Inspirations along the journey

33:24 – What’s next for Pol

36:33 – The drive to become a role model

42:47 – Staying humble and keeping your ego in check

54:10 – Something Pol has changed his mind about recently and the most misunderstood thing about him

58:09 – Harry thanks Pol for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can connect with him

“With Twitter you have access to literally almost everybody that you could ever think about and their thoughts. And, I’ve realized the more people I follow in that lane of entrepreneurship, you start to see people doing things.” (13:21) (Ponyboy Pol)

“I just became a fan of [podcasts] because of the information and the ability to get intimate with someone you never met but you know all about them because you’re listening to them every week.” (19:50) (Ponyboy Pol)

“It’s been actually good to humble myself and really learn from the people who are doing it. Sometimes when you get egotistical or cocky, that actually prevents you from learning and being that student.” (31:39) (Ponyboy Pol)

“Ideally what I want to do is have a platform where everything I’m doing is benefiting either my generation or the next generation.” (34:48) (Ponyboy Pol)

“If we could all just empathize a little bit more, man, the world would be amazing.” (52:16) (Ponyboy Pol)

FullCast Website

Podcast Junkies Junkies Facebook Group

Link to Podfest Expo Virtual Summit

Ponyboy Pol’s Podcast 

Ponyboy Pol’s Newsletter

Ponyboy Pol’s Twitter

Ponyboy’s Instagram

Pol and Pals Facebook

Pol and Pals Twitter

Pol and Pals Instagram

Pol and Pals YouTube Channel

Link to Soft, White Underbelly YouTube Channel

Book Mentioned:

Set For Life

Podcasts Mentioned:

Flagrant 2

Brilliant Idiots

Bigger Pockets

Smart Passive Income

Serial

The Joe Rogan Experience

The Breakfast Club

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Harry welcomes to the show, co-hosts of the Imagination and Junk podcast, Bill Barol & Mat Ricardo. Bill is a writer and podcast creator who has gained critical acclaim for his work on the podcast HOME: Stories from L.A. Mat is a performer, modern-day vaudeville and one of the greatest variety artists working today. This unlikely duo met and formed a friendship during the COVID-19 pandemic, where they came up with the concept of Imagination and Junk, a freewheeling transatlantic conversation about creativity -- what it is, where it comes from and why it matters.

In this episode, Harry, Bill and Mat talk all about creativity and content creation. Bill and Mat open up about how the pandemic impacted their lives and how they were able to create in spite of this global challenge. Mat shares his background as a performer, including the first time he ever got paid to perform. Bill speaks to the importance of being vulnerable and authentic in the Arts. Finally, they each share their thoughts on the future of Imagination and Junk and talk about one thing they’ve recently changed their minds about.

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06:35 – Harry welcomes to the show Bill Barol & Mat Ricardo, who tell the wild story of how they first met

16:33 – Creators respecting creators and the inspiration to launch the podcast, Imagination & Junk

24:42 – Podcasting without a plan and lessons learned

30:20 – Performing for a dull audience

31:56 – Cultivating new friendships in the time of COVID-19

37:23 – Vulnerability, honesty and authenticity in the Arts

41:00 – Bill’s vision for Imagination & Junk

46:06 – Leaving a legacy

49:12 – The reception that Imagination & Junk has received

51:26 – Mat recalls the first time he got paid to perform

53:16 – Bill recalls the first time he got paid to write

55:06 – Something Bill & Mat have changed their minds about recently

58:04 – Harry thanks Bill & Mat for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can connect with them

“One of the things I’ve learned in the last third of my career, the most recent third, is to be personal with my work and to be honest, which enhances what I do.” (13:25) (Mat)

“It occurred to me that coming from two different and somewhat complementary perspectives of a writer and a performer, that we were circling the same topic in a way but coming at it from a different direction.” (17:38) (Bill)

“What happened was somebody swooped in and did this other podcast while I was dealing with this other thing in my life. The performer’s nightmare - one of them. And so I was sort of casting around for a new idea for a podcast and these videos of Mat’s kind of tipped me over to this notion of creativity.” (23:50) (Bill)

“I’m a performer. I’m a maker. I’m a writer. But at heart, all of this is based around the fact that I am a circus act. I am a variety performer. I do tricks. My hands can do things. So, it’s easy to therefore think that that’s the one thing that I’m good at, doing tricks.” (27:07) (Mat)

“It’s been such a weird eighteen months. It really has in all sorts of ways. And one of the things we talk about is the ways in which a species level event affects everything, by definition. One of the new relationships that I formed during this period has been with Mat who, I’ll say again, I have never met face-to-face.” (32:23) (Bill)

“The time when the Arts are interesting and are moving to people is when you can be honest, you can be authentic and you can be presenting as close to the real you as you can. That’s what makes great art, being truthful and authentic.” (38:35) (Mat)

“The creativity of communication is the communication of creativity.” (42:13) (Bill)

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Imagination & Junk Instagram

Imagination & Junk Twitter

Imagination & Junk Facebook

Imagination & Junk YouTube Channel

Imagination & Junk Email

Bill’s Book 

Mat’s Twitter

Mat’s YouTube Channel

Mat’s Patreon

Mat’s Instagram

Podcasts Mentioned:

The Memory Palace 

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Harry welcomes to the show, educator, author and podcast consultant, Joe Casabona. Joe is the host of How I Built It, a podcast that provides insight from tech savvy small business owners and developers on how they built their products, from idea to execution.

In this episode, Harry and Joe talk about Joe’s circuitous route to entrepreneurship, from a stint teaching at the collegiate level to eventually reaching self-employment and launching his own podcasting company. Joe opens up about his prior role at an agency and the decision to leave to pursue his passion. He shares lessons he’s learned throughout the years, including why curiosity is a major key success factor in life. Finally, Joe shares something he’s changed his mind about recently and speaks to why his inquisitive nature has made him a naturally gifted podcast host.

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06:35 – Harry welcomes back to the show Joe Casabona, who speaks to the inspiration to start his podcast, How I Built It

11:45 – Joe’s Tech journey

14:11 – Structuring a podcast

22:50 – Joe’s experience teaching at the collegiate level

32:28 – Joe’s entrepreneurial journey and what he learned working for an agency

45:33 – Joe and Harry talk about their shared love of the New York Yankees

50:31 – Lessons Joe learned throughout his journey of self-employment and running his own business

57:30 – Joe’s growth as a podcast host

59:09 – Something Joe has changed his mind about recently

1:05:46 – Harry thanks Joe for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can connect with him

“Free customers are the meanest because they have the highest expectations and the most entitlement.” (16:51) (Joe)

“I joke that if computers didn’t exist I would be completely unemployable.” (23:33) (Joe)

“People think, ‘Oh, I’m not gonna say anything because things aren’t going to change.’ Well things definitely won’t change if you don’t say anything.” (42:38) (Joe)

“When my daughter asks me a question I try so hard, no matter how I’m feeling, to tell myself to not crush her curiosity.” (45:56) (Joe)

“I’ve always been inquisitive. I think that’s what made me a good host in the beginning is that I asked a lot of questions. I’m a lot more confident to deviate from the format, so I’m experimenting a lot more now.” (57:41) (Joe)

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Joe’s Podcast 

Books Mentioned:

Soundtracks 

Podcasts Mentioned:

The Pen Addict

Upgrade

Connected

Serial

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Harry welcomes to the show, executive producer and podcast host, Jen Briney. Jen is the host of the Congressional Dish Podcast, a twice-monthly show that aims to draw attention to where the American people truly have power: Congress. From the perspective of a fed up taxpayer with no allegiance to any political party, Jen fills her listeners in on the must-know information about what our representatives do AFTER the elections and how their actions can and will affect our day to day lives.

In this episode, Harry and Jen talk about the genesis of Jen’s Congressional Dish podcast and why it’s focused more on government than politics. Have you ever wondered why we focus more on the Presidency than Congress, the branch of government that writes, debates and passes the bills that become laws that impact our daily lives? Jen talks about crypto, the political awakening that is happening in our society today and the power of being informed.

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06:36 – Harry welcomes back to the show Jen Briney, who shares her thoughts on COVID-19 and the state of the podcast industry

19:29 – A podcast about government, not politics

22:06 – Jen talks about her appearance on the Bad Faith Podcast and how it grew her own audience

34:35 – Cryptocurrency and podcast conferences

47:46 – How the fallout from January 6th has the potential to impact our personal lives

56:02 – The power you get from being informed

59:06 – Why hope is on the horizon and the awakening that is happening in American society

1:07:42 – Plans on expanding Congressional Dish

1:18:02 – Jen talks about her second podcast

1:15:26 – Harry thanks Jen for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can connect with her

“The show kept going and I say that my biggest victory during the Trump years is that I didn’t quit.” (20:55) (Jen)

“I have no allegiance to the political parties. I have no ideology. I can agree with people all over the political spectrum because I think it’s all a lie. I can find common ground with just about any American on something and yet we’re told we’re the most polarized we’ve ever been. I approach this podcast as I want to know what’s being done with my money and in my name. It’s that simple.” (27:09) (Jen)

“I’m amazed that I’m a professional podcaster. It was one of those things where the podcast was a way for me to talk about government. I love reading about the bills and laws. What I don’t love is the tech and figuring out where the microphone goes.” (38:35) (Jen)

“When I look at January 6th , I’m looking at the bills they’re writing because of it, which are going to expand spying powers and give more power to the FBI and give more money to the Capitol police.” (48:35) (Jen)

“I want to be informed about what’s really going on in the world. I want to know because I feel like there’s a lot of power in that. It’s helped me financially. It’s helped me make decisions about what I want to do with my life.” (56:02) (Jen)

“There’s an awareness now in our population that we are being systematically lied to by these two parties.” (1:00:02) (Jen)

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Jen’s Podcasts:

Congressional Dish Podcast 

Talking Fat

Podcasts Mentioned:

Bad Faith

Podcasting2.0

Podnews

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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.

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06:35 – Harry welcomes to the show Jason DeFillippo, who shares his podcast origin story and the impact Tim Ferriss had on his career

17:15 – Jason’s love of technology and the wave of new technology that has emerged

22:25 – The inspiration to start Grumpy Old Geeks and how Jason honed his hosting and producing skills

29:04 – The Art of Charm and what Jason learned about himself throughout his podcasting career

35:47 – The impact COVID-19 had on podcast downloads and monetization

43:05 – Why Jason continues to put out episodes of Grumpy Old Geeks

48:01 – The most misunderstood thing about Jason and something he has changed his mind about recently

51:20 – Jason’s issue with dynamic ads

55:41 – Harry thanks Jason for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can connect with him

“You can’t do a retake on a Live show. You gotta roll with it, keep the audience engaged and still make a decent show in the end.” (12:58) (Jason)

“Back then it was just get on the mic and try. And then over time, my hosting skills got better and better and better. And now, you put me in front of a microphone I can talk for days. But back then it was a stretch just to even look at the microphone and talk.” (23:59) (Jason)

“Compound questions are terrible when you’re a podcast host. Always remember that!” (27:16) (Jason)

“I hate going to an office. As you can see, I’m in my home right now and I’m never leaving. I did the corporate life for a long time and I never want to do it again.” (35:47) (Jason)

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