Podcast Junkies

Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast writer, storyteller, and fellow podcaster, Kyla Carneiro. In this episode, Kyla talks about the work she does with the Potawatomi tribe and the inspiration that sparked her podcast, Yajmownen. Her show tells stories of reconnecting with culture, reviving traditions, and reclaiming heritage from the vibrant Pokagon Band community. Kyla and Harry discuss her experience at Podcast Movement, tips and advice she has received on podcasting and the research that goes into each episode. Finally, Kyla talks about the other podcast project she works on, So It’s A Show, which focuses on dissecting the pop culture references in Gilmore Girls.

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Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast storyteller and fellow podcaster, John M. John is the host of the Sober Speak Podcast, a show that provides members of Alcoholics Anonymous a platform to share their stories of recovery. In this episode, John and Harry talk about what inspired John to start his podcast. John opens up about his experience with Alcoholics Anonymous, the strength it has taken to maintain his sobriety for nearly thirty years, and leaving behind a legacy of helping others.

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Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast journalist, author, and fellow podcaster, Lori Tharps. Lori is the host of the My American Melting Pot Podcast, a show that features candid conversations about popular culture, examined through a multicultural lens. In this episode, Lori and Harry talk about best practices to navigate polarizing topics within podcasts. They discuss the different styles of interviewing podcast guests and the importance of preparation and research. Finally, Lori shares her upcoming projects, including a trip to Spain where she will be conducting research for her latest book. 

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Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast producer, strategist and fellow podcaster, Rich Jones. Rich is the host of the Paychecks and Balances Podcast, a show that provides entertaining insights and helpful tips on money management, professional growth, and other topics relevant to 20 and 30-somethings trying to get ahead. In this episode, Rich and Harry discuss the importance of goal setting, networking and having a strong set of values. These have been an integral part of Rich’s success in his personal and professional life.

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Harry Duran welcomes entrepreneur, author, tech junkie, angel investor, and fellow podcaster, Brian McCullough. Brian is the host of Techmeme Ride Home, a podcast that provides listeners with the latest tech news in 15 – 20-minute bite-sized chunks daily. He is also the founder of Internet History Podcast based off his book, How the Internet Happened. This episode covers a wide array of topics including, the difference between daily and weekly podcasts, the workflow of dynamic ad insertion, and the process of monetizing these ads to build a profitable show. Brian discusses the ever-evolving nature of the Internet, as well as his vision for the future of podcasting.

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Harry Duran welcomes storyteller, professional speaker, bestselling author, and fellow podcaster, Kyle Gray. Kyle is an entrepreneur and bestselling author who helps startups and small businesses grow with content marketing strategies. He specializes in creating systematic processes and templates that are easy to implement and help grow businesses effectively. His book, The Story Engine, outlines the success he's had in becoming a content-creation king.

In this episode, we talk all about Kyle's background creating meaningful and impactful content via blog posts, books, digital videos, podcasts, and much more. We learn about the genesis of The Story Engine Podcast, a show that teaches listeners how to make marketing easier, more powerful, and fun through storytelling. Kyle and Harry talk about the multi-faceted challenges that Kyle has faced as a podcaster. One key challenge is noting the subtle nuances between creating content via the written word versus the spoken word. Kyle discusses how much he has grown as a host and interviewer and the approach he takes to interviewing his guests. Harry and Kyle both provide examples of tools they utilize to enhance their interviewing experience. Kyle stresses the importance of drawing boundaries with guests and being mindful of the listener. Finally, he breaks down the key points of his Harvest Method blog post, an in-depth piece of content he created that has yielded tremendous results.

• 03:38 – Harry welcomes Kyle Gray to the podcast
• 05:08 – How Kyle met Harry
• 08:15 – Kyle's background prior to podcasting
• 11:25 – The early stages of The Story Engine Podcast
• 16:25 – The differences between creating content via the written word and the spoken word
• 19:23 – Kyle talks about how his blog post on The Harvest Method led to a collaboration
• 21:57 – The importance of continuously adding value
• 24:49 – How Kyle has grown as a host and an interviewer
• 27:59 – Understanding where to draw boundaries with guests
• 31:00 – Tools Harry utilizes when interviewing for podcasts
• 33:36 – Techniques Kyle utilizes while producing his podcast
• 37:06 – Kyle explains the four steps of The Harvest Method
• 46:22 – How Kyle updates his content
• 48:37 – Kyle's educational and travel background
• 51:06 – Kyle discusses the books he has authored
• 57:45 – He shares a unique case study from The Harvest Method
• 1:00:55 – What is something Kyle has changed his mind about recently?
• 1:02:10 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Kyle?
• 1:03:56 – Where listeners can follow Kyle

Full show notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/189

Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast artist, entrepreneur, marketing expert, author, and fellow podcasters, Gregg Clunis. Gregg is the host of the podcast, Tiny Leaps, Big Changes, a show aimed at helping people become better versions of themselves. Gregg’s core philosophy centers on the idea that all big changes come from the tiny leaps you take every day. This idea has been transformative for Gregg in his personal and professional life and has led to a podcast, book and a thriving digital community spanning over 170 countries! In this episode, we talk all about Gregg’s eclectic background and the genesis of his podcast. Gregg speaks to the challenges he faced and the multiple shows he hosted before he hit his stride with Tiny Leaps, Big Changes. Gregg stresses the importance of audience feedback and speaks to the reason he reaches out to his podcast audience often. Gregg has cultivated his show around six core areas of life in order to provide variety and value for a broad audience. These six areas focus on fitness, nutrition, finances, career, relationships, and emotional and mental health. Gregg opens up about his own struggles with depression and discusses the value that therapy has brought to his life. Finally, Gregg discusses his mantra of getting the first win of the day and the integral role that momentum plays in his daily routine. 

02:22 – Harry thanks his sponsor, Focusrite 2i208:25 – Harry welcomes Gregg Clunis to the podcast 08:42 – Gregg’s backstory 10:55 – How Gregg got involved in podcasting 13:39 – Gregg’s art, design and marketing background 16:01 – Gregg’s love of painting 20:01 – The different editing software that Harry and Gregg utilize 21:44 – The progression of shows Gregg previously hosted24:29 – Gregg talks about the genesis of Tiny Leaps, Big Changes  29:20 – Challenges Gregg faced in producing Tiny Leaps 32:27 – The feedback Gregg received from his audience 34:32 – The six core areas of life that Gregg used to balance his podcast content 35:33 – The moment Gregg realized he wanted to focus on self-help 37:02 – How Gregg’s status as an immigrant influenced his success 39:59 – The incredible support Gregg received throughout his life 41:11 – Gregg talks about his upcoming projects 43:46 – Gregg’s history and struggle with depression 47:11 – Getting that first win of the day 49:23 – Harry and Gregg discuss the value of therapy 56:06 – Gregg talks about the mentors who have impacted his life 57:03 – The decision to hire an organizational coach 58:04 – What is something Gregg has changed his mind about recently 1:00:20 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Gregg 1:01:55 – Gregg promotes his book, Tiny Leaps, Big Changes 1:02:47 – Where listeners can follow Gregg

Full show notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/188

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Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast artist, entrepreneur, marketing expert, author, and fellow podcasters, Gregg Clunis. Gregg is the host of the podcast, Tiny Leaps, Big Changes, a show aimed at helping people become better versions of themselves. Gregg's core philosophy centers on the idea that all big changes come from the tiny leaps you take every day. This idea has been transformative for Gregg in his personal and professional life and has led to a podcast, book and a thriving digital community spanning over 170 countries!

In this episode, we talk all about Gregg's eclectic background and the genesis of his podcast. Gregg speaks to the challenges he faced and the multiple shows he hosted before he hit his stride with Tiny Leaps, Big Changes. Gregg stresses the importance of audience feedback and speaks to the reason he reaches out to his podcast audience often. Gregg has cultivated his show around six core areas of life in order to provide variety and value for a broad audience. These six areas focus on fitness, nutrition, finances, career, relationships, and emotional and mental health. Gregg opens up about his own struggles with depression and discusses the value that therapy has brought to his life. Finally, Gregg discusses his mantra of getting the first win of the day and the integral role that momentum plays in his daily routine.

• 02:22 – Harry thanks his sponsor, Focusrite 2i2
• 08:25 – Harry welcomes Gregg Clunis to the podcast
• 08:42 – Gregg's backstory
• 10:55 – How Gregg got involved in podcasting
• 13:39 – Gregg's art, design and marketing background
• 16:01 – Gregg's love of painting
• 20:01 – The different editing software that Harry and Gregg utilize
• 21:44 – The progression of shows Gregg previously hosted
• 24:29 – Gregg talks about the genesis of Tiny Leaps, Big Changes
• 29:20 – Challenges Gregg faced in producing Tiny Leaps
• 32:27 – The feedback Gregg received from his audience
• 34:32 – The six core areas of life that Gregg used to balance his podcast content
• 35:33 – The moment Gregg realized he wanted to focus on self-help
• 37:02 – How Gregg's status as an immigrant influenced his success
• 39:59 – The incredible support Gregg received throughout his life
• 41:11 – Gregg talks about his upcoming projects
• 43:46 – Gregg's history and struggle with depression
• 47:11 – Getting that first win of the day
• 49:23 – Harry and Gregg discuss the value of therapy
• 56:06 – Gregg talks about the mentors who have impacted his life
• 57:03 – The decision to hire an organizational coach
• 58:04 – What is something Gregg has changed his mind about recently
• 1:00:20 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Gregg
• 1:01:55 – Gregg promotes his book, Tiny Leaps, Big Changes
• 1:02:47 – Where listeners can follow Gregg

Full show notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/188

Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast best-selling author, speaker, persuasive writing expert and fellow podcasters, Laura Petersen. Laura is the founder and host of Copy That Pops, a podcast aimed at educating podcasters on how to write copy that is compelling, stands out, and is effective for their businesses. Laura has been writing for years and is a true believer in the power of the written word. She has a wide array of experience both as an expert in content marketing and as a podcasting entrepreneur.

In this episode, we talk all about copywriting as it relates to podcasting. Laura discusses her background as a former teacher turned copywriting guru. Laura started her first podcast back in April of 2016 and has since turned that into a successful business. Copy That Pops offers a full range of services, assisting clients to leverage the power of persuasion in their communication. Harry and Laura talk about the importance of writing powerful copy and the influence that reading has on writing. Laura chronicles her growth as an interviewer and a speaker. She credits practice and preparation as the reasons her confidence level soared. Finally, Laura shares how she became #1 Amazon Best-Seller with a book she wrote in just thirty days!

• 00:00 – Harry welcomes Laura Petersen to the podcast
• 04:28 – The value of audio-only podcasts
• 05:27 – Harry talks about the retention hashtag
• 07:17 – The origin of Harry and Laura's friendship

• 08:41 – Laura explains the rules of 'Never Have I Ever'

• 10:03 – Laura's entrepreneurial background
• 13:36 – Shifting her focus from podcasting to writing books
• 14:15 – Laura's individual group programs
• 15:50 – The challenges Laura faced during the early stages of podcasting
• 18:54 – How Laura has grown as an interviewer
• 22:40 – Laura's earliest recollection of her passion for writing
• 28:55 – Copywriting advice Laura would give to podcasters
• 32:09 – The power of words
• 34:07 – Why Laura has been avoiding consuming different content
• 35:55 – The impact reading can have on writing
• 37:57 – Just-In-Time learning vs. Just-In-Case Learning
• 39:16 – Books and podcasts that have been instrumental to Laura's career
• 45:00 – What is something Laura has changed her mind about recently?
• 46:15 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Laura?
• 47:02 – Laura talks about the books she has written
• 49:25 – Where listeners can follow Laura

Full show notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/187

Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast serial entrepreneur and fellow podcasters, Justin Jackson. Justin is the founder and host of the show, Product People, a podcast about great products and the people who make them. Justin has been working with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies for years as a product manager at Sprintly and Mailout. Justin is also co-founder of the startup Transistor.fm, a podcast platform for brands who want to grow their audience. Justin is a staunch proponent of podcasting and the impact it can have on business. His goal is to help podcasters enhance their product, grow their audience and distribute their message to the masses.

In this episode, Justin and Harry discuss and dissect nearly every aspect of podcasting. With Harry’s experience as a podcast producer and Justin’s extensive podcast platform, the two have a wealth of knowledge to share on the subject. They talk about the importance of compelling content that keeps the podcast audience engaged. Justin discusses his journey of breaking into the podcast hosting space, including how he manufactured interest and booked meaningful and influential guests. As an outside the box thinker, Justin is always looking for creative ways to solve problems. Harry talks about the concept of podfading, a phenomenon that affects many startup podcasters. Finally, Justin speaks to the ever-evolving and growing podcast industry. He describes his experience listening to podcasts as a mindful experience and feels that everybody should enjoy podcasts as much as he does!

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