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September 22, 2015056 Jason Cabassi | Looking At Competition From An Abundance Mindset
Jason Cabassi is the creator and host of the Walking Dead Cast.
I sit down with him to talk about why he decided to start the show
and what his plans are after the show ends. The episode almost
turned into a movie podcast, because we both have a strong love for
zombie movies and current TV series out right now like Game of
Thrones. Hope you guys enjoy.
Show Highlights
08:15 – Within the first 15-20
episodes of the Walking Dead Cast, Jason had a lot of the actors
on.
10:20 – Since I live in LA, I
recognize a lot of the scenes on the show.
14:35 – How does Walking Dead get
their zombie extras?
19:10 – Jason and I talk Game of
Thrones.
21:00 – We talk about the latest
TV series out right now. Jason loves Fargo.
26:35 – Jason’s first show sounded
incredibly professional and high quality.
34:30 – Jason talks on starting
his own podcast network.
39:00 – I love the foreign movie
Old Boy.
44:55 – We talk about amazing
zombie movies like Dawn of the Dead and 28 Days Later.
50:35 – When did Jason start
attending conferences for his podcast?
57:00 – Jason is a big fan of
comics.
01:04:45 – Jason talks about
living in Santa Barbara.
01:07:25 – How does Jason plan the
Walking Dead Cast?
01:18:25 – What kind of podcasts
is Jason listening to right now?
01:21:00 – Most misunderstood
thing about Jason?

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/56

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1 hr 28 min
September 14, 2015055 Nick Seuberling | Turning Your Passion Into New Opportunities
Nick Seuberling is the founder of SPNT.TV and the Executive
Producer for the Inside the Jungle podcast, a sports podcast about
the Cincinnati Bengals. Nick is also the co-host for the
Podcasters’ Group Therapy podcast, a support group for podcasters.
Nick started his sports podcast in 2010, but he’s always had a
passion for talk radio and sports ever since he was a kid. Nick and
I talk on how he got started, his success with Patreon, and how his
super fans keep him going.
Show Highlights
08:55 – Nick just celebrated his 5
year anniversary for his podcast.
10:55 – Why is meeting the fans
important?
13:15 – Having a small, but
dedicated super fan base is just awesome.
15:45 – Was Nick always a fan of
talk radio?
16:40 – Nick launched his first
podcast in 2005 and it was recorded by cellphone.
20:15 – It’s better to niche down
and narrow your focus when it comes to podcasting.
21:30 – How does Nick manage 3-4
co-hosts?
23:00 – What was Nick’s first
sports memory?
29:35 – How did Podcasters’ Group
Therapy get started?
33:25 – How does Blab help podcast
shows?
39:40 – Engagement is key to
podcast growth.
42:45 – What’s Nick’s success
towards Patreon?
45:55 – What other ways does Nick
monetize his podcast?
49:05 – Remember, it doesn’t hurt
to ask.
52:50 – Nick talks about the other
Bengals’ podcast.
59:00 – What was Nick like as a
kid?
01:02 – What has sports taught
Nick? Always give it your best, always give it your all.
01:04 – Who inspires/mentors
Nick?
01:06 – It took Nick 12 years to
get his first radio gig.
01:11 – What’s gotten Nick excited
in the next year?
01:14 – Look out for International
Podcast Day on Sept 30th.

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/55

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1 hr 20 min
September 08, 2015054 Helen Zaltzman | Telling Stories, One Word At A Time
Helen Zaltzman has been podcasting for 9 years
and surprisingly enough, says she still feels like a
novice. She co-hosted her first podcast with Olly Mann called
Answer Me This! and followed it up with the very popular, The
Allusionist. That second podcast is a language and etymology
show that is part of Roman Mars’s Radiotopia network. Helen talks
about her love for Boggle, how she got started in comedy, and
much more. Listen for the guest appearance by Martin.
Show Highlights
05:30 – Helen and I talk about the
internet marketing world.
10:05 – Helen talks Boggle
14:25 – Despite podcasting for 9
years, Helen still feels like a novice.
19:50 – When did Helen realize
that the Answer Me This! podcast was no longer a hobby?
22:55 – Do the more experienced
BBC broadcasters look down on new podcasters?
27:10 – I’m dying to start a
ride-sharing podcast.
30:00 – We get a guest
“appearance” from Helen’s husband, Martin.
30:40 – The Allusionist started in
January 2015.
32:10 – Helen talks about Roman
Mars.
35:30 – Where did the idea of The
Allusionist come from?
40:25 – Helen believes people put
too much energy in their first podcast.
43:15 – Helen doesn’t want to
listen to other language shows, because she doesn’t want to
accidentally plagiarize other’s work.
50:40 – Helen likes editing her
own show.
52:10 – How do you start writing
comedy?
53:20 – Helen talks on how she got
into comedy.
59:50 – Helen tried to teach Latin
to a 13-year-old.
01:06:25 – What happened to
Spoken.am?
01:11:00 – What would Helen do if
she wasn’t podcasting?
01:13:55 – What are the biggest
challenges for growing The Allusionist?
01:17:10 – Who inspires
Helen?
01:20:10 – You can follow Helen on
Twitter.

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/54

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1 hr 25 min
August 31, 2015053 Rob Greenlee | This Podcast Ambassador Continues To Spread The Gospel of Podcasting
Robert Greenlee is a veteran in the podcasting industry. He
started his WebTalk World Radio Show in 1999 and has been working
in the podcasting field since. I talk to Rob about why he started
his first podcast, his aquaponics hobby, and so much more on this
week’s episode of Podcast Junkies.
Show Highlights
05:50 – Robert talks on how he got
started in podcasting.
07:20 – WebTalk World Radio Show
was started in 1999
09:00 – What’s the different
between the web and the internet?
10:50 – Robert interviewed some of
the cast from the X-files on his show.
13:30 – What’s the definition of
the dark web?
14:10 – Why did Robert create his
radio show?
17:40 – What’s the hardest part of
running a restaurant?
19:45 – In 2004, Robert converted
his radio show to a podcast.
21:45 – Robert talks about his job
history.
28:00 – What was it like working
for Zune?
37:40 – The same team that worked
on Zune is now working on Windows desktop.
39:00 – Apple approached Robert
asking him for advice.
45:55 – How’s Robert’s aquaponics
system coming along?
52:35 – Don’t be afraid to try
podcasting.
58:15 – What’s the global reach of
podcasting?
01:04 – Robert would like to focus
on the local podcasting industry for the next episode.
01:08 – What kind of podcast
trends has Robert seen at PodcastOne?
01:12 – Robert talks about his
relationship wth Spreaker and PodcastOne
01:19 – What kind of opportunities
do podcasters have in the next 6-12 months?
01:25 – Follow Robert at the
Spreaker Live Show on Wednesday 3pm Pacific.

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/53

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1 hr 29 min
August 25, 2015052 Raymond Wiley | The Importance of Honesty in History
Raymond Wiley is the host of The Shadow of Ideas. Raymond has
been broadcasting/podcasting since 2004 and has started three
different podcasts since then. The Shadow of Ideas is the first
podcast he’s done as a solo host and he’s loving it so far. The
Shadow of Ideas explores the world of current events, social
justice, and politics through the lens of history. Raymond talks on
how helpful the podcasting community is, why he’s inspired to do
his show, and so much more on today’s episode.
Show Highlights
09:20 – Why did Raymond start the
Out There podcast?
12:35 – Raymond talks about
growing up in Georgia.
19:40 – How long does it take to
prepare an episode for The Shadow of Ideas?
23:15 – What was the Wilmot
Proviso about?
28:10 – Raymond started his
podcast to try and get more from history.
32:10 – Where did the name Shadow
of Ideas come from?
36:00 – The podcasting community
is very open and helpful.
41:00 – You can be authentic in a
podcast and that’s why Raymond loves it.
43:00 – Raymond talks about
playing in a rock band versus podcasting.
49:35 – What’s currently inspiring
Raymond?
51:20 – Raymond loves True
Detective.
56:30 – Raymond’s old fan base
likes what he’s currently doing even though it’s completely
different.
1:01:25 – Raymond loves expressing
what’s in his heart.
1:02:35 – It’s hard to win an
argument with a conspiracy theorist.
1:07:55 – A lot of history
happened right where Raymond is located.
1:09:35 – Raymond wants to do an
upcoming episode about White flight.
1:11:35 – Who has inspired or
mentored Raymond?
1:15:35 – Is Raymond educating a
new generation?
1:20:30 – You can find the show at
http://shadowofideas.com/, iTunes, and on Spotify.

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/52

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1 hr 26 min
August 18, 2015051 Rob McGinley Myers | What Is It That Truly Makes Us Human
Rob McGinley Myers is the host for Anxious Machine. He is part
of The Heard, which is a podcast collective of several different
and awesome shows. The best way to describe Rob’s podcast is it’s a
show about the impact of technology on our everyday lives. Rob’s
interview style really brings out a lot of gems in people. We talk
about the impact technology has on kids, his podcast style, and his
weightless journey.
Show Highlights
04:45 – Podcasting is a medium and
not a genre.
06:45 – Rob doesn’t listen to
podcasts on an increased speed.
08:00 – What was the first podcast
Rob listened to?
09:15 – Should we separate radio
publishers versus independent podcasters in a different
category?
10:05 – How can Apple make the
discovery process easier?
12:35 – What’s Rob’s story?
16:20 – How did Rob get into
podcasting?
18:15 – Podcast Movement was great
this year.
20:00 – What is Third Coast?
23:30 – What is The Heard?
27:15 – As the show gets better,
does Rob feel more pressure in finding better guests?
31:40 – Rob explains what Love and
Radio does.
32:15 – Rob talks about how he
came to create one of his podcast episodes.
35:50 – Does Rob worry about how
technology impacts his kid’s lives?
37:20 – In the article, The
Touch-Screen Generation, the author conducts an experiment to see
if her child would eventually get bored of the iPad.
39:35 – What’s Rob’s ‘studio’
setup?
40:55 – Rob loves reading his
stories in front of people.
48:50 – People are more likely to
reveal certain things about themselves in audio form.
51:15 – How does Rob bring out
such great stories in people?
54:00 – Rob talks about S2:E2 –
All My Days Have Been Guns
59:00 – Rob talks on how studying
comparative literature has helped his podcast.
01:00 – What’s Rob’s Anxious
Machine’s story?
01:03 – Rob used to be overweight
and believes being overweight is a math problem.
01:11 – Rob makes a conscious
effort to interview very different people.
01:13 – What’s the story behind
using the title S2:E5 – These Things Is Miracles?
01:18 – What do Rob’s students
think of his podcast?
01:19 – Rob is both surprised and
not surprised about his podcast show.

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/51

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1 hr 26 min
August 10, 2015050 Chris Cerrone and Laci Urcioli |The Importance of Staying True To Yourself
Chris Cerrone and Laci Urcioli are the hosts of The Chris Cerrone Show, which is a topped ranked business podcast specifically for entrepreneurs. I have interviewed Chris in the past and I bring him on for the second time, because I believe the 50th episode should be an opportunity for reflection. Chris and Laci open up on why they stopped their podcast, why they hated a section of their audience, and their inability to say no.
Show Highlights
02:25 – For this week’s guest, I bring back Chris Cerrone and interview his co-host, Laci Urcioli, for the first time.
05:30 – This is the first time I’ve had a repeat guest on the show.
05:40 – Every 50 episodes should be an opportunity to reflect.
07:30 – Chris and Laci talk on why they stopped their podcast.
10:15 – Chris was getting tired of who he was becoming.
11:50 – Chris and Laci used that time off to become more knowledgeable on certain topics.
13:10 – The hosts never said no to outside projects and got overwhelmed.
15:15 – At the end of the day, Chris and Laci still love to podcast and are bringing back their podcast.
19:00 – Don’t change the theme of your podcast just for your audience.
20:35 – One of the mistakes Chris and Laci made on their podcast was trying to please everyone.
24:55 – Despite not podcasting, Laci didn’t want to leave the podcasting community.
25:55 – Chris started hating a section of his ‘audience’ or pseudo-listeners.
28:15 – Laci received criticism from a listener that made her take a step back and look at what they were doing.
30:20 – Chris loves helping people, but he doesn’t like it when they have ulterior motives.
39:55 – Laci talks about how hard it is to say no to people who need help.
43:20 – Laci doesn’t want to see people getting scammed.
44:15 – Chris and Laci’s show suffered because they were focusing too much on other people’s projects.
51:30 – How will Chris and Laci prevent themselves from burning out this time around?
54:45 – The co-hosts just want to have fun and interview cool people.
58:55 – Anybody who says you’re doing podcasting ‘wrong’ has no idea what they’re talking about.
01:03:00 – Chris talks about Aisha Tyler’s podcast, Girl on Guy.
01:08:00 – The hosts are trying to be more humble and have more humility for their 2nd season.
01:09:15 – Chris talks about when he brought Laci on as a co-host.
01:10:30 – What has gotten the two hosts most excited about re-launching their podcast?
01:15:00 – Chris and Laci will always be honest with their audience about their journey.
01:16:15 – I hope you enjoyed that interview. Feel free to go to the Facebook page and give me your feedback. Let’s start a conversation.
01:19:10 – Don’t forget to rate and review the show on iTunes! Thank you!

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/50
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1 hr 22 min
August 03, 2015049 Rob Walch | The Truth About Podcast Download Numbers
Rob Walch is the VP at Libsyn and the host of Podcast 411 and Today in iOS. I’ve been Libsyn’s customer for a while now since I’ve gotten started. I’ve had multiple interactions with Rob and I think there’s this notion sometimes that I’ve heard people say Rob can be a bit grouchy, I don’t know why, maybe it’s just people that don’t know him. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. He’s a lot of fun, has really, really quick sense of humor and we laughed a lot on the show. Rob shares valuable podcast insight, statistics, and why your audience isn’t falling for traditional marketing tactics. Hope you enjoy this fantastic episode.
Show Highlights
03:05 – Rob will be seeing Minions with his son this weekend.
05:30 – Podcasting is not going through a renaissance.
07:15 – The White House didn’t vet Marc Maron’s interview with President Obama at all.
09:50 – IMDB Pro is an excellent resource to interview celebrities.
11:20 – Always be honest with your download numbers with advertisers.
14:00 – Everyone seems to know what a podcast is these days.
15:45 – Should you have an dedicated app for your show? Rob says yes.
18:45 – Don’t release a bad episode just because you’re trying to stick to a schedule.
24:00 – Hilary didn’t do podcasting well last time she ran for President. It wasn’t personable enough.
28:50 – Rob talks about his podcasts.
41:00 – Rob doesn’t think he’ll get the next iPhone when it releases.
44:30 – Rob’s youngest son is podcasting.
46:35 – Your marketing for your podcast is BS.
51:10 – If your audience is happy with the show, they’ll tell their friends and family.
52:10 – Rob shares podcasting stats.
57:55 – Look out for Rob’s speech at Podcast Movement.
1:00:50 – What’s happening in the next 6-12 months that Rob is excited about?
1:05:10 – Beware, there are some Game of Thrones spoilers.
1:08:55 – Libsyn has an extremely active community. Elsie Escobar has been a big help to that.
1:11:50 – Please check out Cedar and Soil’s music and don’t forget to rate the show on iTunes.

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/49
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1 hr 15 min
July 27, 2015048 Vanessa Lowe | This Nocturne Host Is More Of a Hummingbird Herself
This interview, I spoke with the charming Vanessa Lowe. Vanessa is the host of Nocturne, which could be classified as ambient storytelling. It takes the topic of night time as its subject matter and each month is a new story with that as the theme. I found out about her podcast because initially she reached out to me. I’m so glad she did, because when I listened to her show I was just fascinated by it.
Show Highlights
01:35 – I have way too many shows in my podcast app.
05:25 – How did Vanessa get started in radio?
08:55 – How would Vanessa describe her podcast to her grandmother?
11:45 – Vanessa is not a natural night owl. She’s a hummingbird.
14:15 – Nocturne episode 2 – Portal was very trippy for me to listen to.
15:25 – Since Vanessa’s partner does sound for films, so she has access to an extensive sound library.
20:00 – In ep. 4 – Alter Hours, the guest’s internal clock tells her there’s 25.5 hours in a day.
27:00 – Ep.6 – (This is not) A Love Song is about the affects of mockingbirds on people at night.
29:35 – We’re losing the night sky and it’s something we’re taking for granted.
38:30 – Look forward to an upcoming episode about a different reality that happens at 3am.
46:45 – Vanessa and I geek out a little bit about New York and some of the bars we used to frequent.
50:00 – I saw a group of deaf people at a club and they were using the vibrations to dance.
54:35 – Vanessa’s podcast has been received very well and she’s getting tons of feedback from her listeners.
56:00 – Vanessa talks about the community around The Heard Radio and other podcasts.
01:02:00 – Definitely check out Nocturne.
01:03:55 – Check out http://cedarsoil.com/ for more music.

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/48
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1 hr 7 min
July 21, 2015047 Brendan McDonald | An Interview 10 Years In The Making
I’m really happy to be a podcaster today because today’s interviewee is Brendan McDonald, the producer of the WTF with Marc Maron podcast. Brendan was a really great guest. There were many times he could have just easily given me a yes or no response, but I could tell he went out of his way to give me an elaborate answer at times when it felt like maybe I didn’t ask the right question. We talk about Marc Maron and the famous Obama interview in his garage, Brendan’s background, and so much more on today’s podcast episode.
Show Highlights
03:45 – Technically Brendan isn’t a podcaster.
07:45 – After Marc and Brendan got fired from Air America, they both knew they still wanted to work with each other.
09:00 – When did Brendan first meet Marc?
12:15 – Why did Brendan get into radio?
19:35 – At the time, there was nothing similar to what Marc and Brendan were doing.
24:15 – The WTF Podcast really starting taking off about 7 months in.
27:20 – Marc can really showcase his personality on the mic.
34:45 – The audio that’s in there has been left in there for a very valid reason.
39:55 – Marc knows how to prep people before the interview and the pre-interview parts are always being recorded.
41:35 – Brendan touches on the Obama interview and what it was like.
48:55 – This was the first time Obama did an hour long interview with a podcaster.
51:15 – Feel free to contact Brendan on Twitter @ProducerMcD
51:45 – It was such an awesome feeling to get a guy like Brendan on the show.
53:55 – Brendan is just an awesome producer and I think this kind of stuff comes naturally to him.

FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/47
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