Podcast Junkies

06:00 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Chris Dufey who shares his background in business and podcasting 

09:56 – Chris discusses his intense work ethic and a huge risk he took early in his business career 

18:08 – The value Chris places on faith 

23:12 – Chris’ podcasting genesis story and obstacles he had to overcome 

31:17 – The evolution of Chris’ podcast and his growth as a host 

39:45 – The difference between interviewing for a podcast and for a documentary 

43:05 – How Chris has been able to use the current global coronavirus crisis as an opportunity to lead 

50:49 – What is something that Chris has changed his mind about recently

53:36 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Chris

57:12 – Harry thanks Chris for joining the show and where listeners can follow Chris

“I’m also a big believer that we don’t have business problems, we have personal problems that affect our business.”

“I’ve always been the type of person where I was like, ‘Look, if you tell me what to do, I’ll run through walls and I’ll make that happen.’”

“That’s something I’m actually really working on now and actually devising a plan on how can I celebrate things better and be more in tune with just enjoying the now. All we have is the now. The history is gone and tomorrow will never come, so all we have is the present.”

“When you have clarity on why you’re doing something, you can withstand storms.”

“The thing for me – the podcast, the documentary, the whole thing – is I want to have cool conversations with cool people. That’s it. I think that’s the coolest thing ever. That’s what lights me up. And, if I can do that for the rest of my life, I’ve won.”

“The limiting beliefs we can have are so terrible. And that’s when you need to be really honest and upfront. And it’s painful and it doesn’t feel good when you do it. But, I’ll tell you what, if you do it now, you will save yourself so much pain and you will be able to feel so much better as well.”

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06:00 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Nicole Holland who shares how she is handling her personal and business life during the throes of this global pandemic 

15:19 – Nicole’s podcast genesis story and how she honed her interviewing skills 

34:15 – What Nicole learned from her experience working as a correction’s officer 

46:04 – Nicole speaks to the many influential mentors she has had throughout her life 

53:18 – Ongoing projects Nicole is working on with her clients 

59:42 – What is something that Nicole has changed her mind about recently

1:00:53 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Nicole

1:02:12 – Harry thanks Nicole for joining the show and let’s listeners know where they can follow her

“Dealing with crisis it’s like autopilot for me. And so, I don’t really feel it until I sit down and go, ‘Ok, now that I’ve looked after everybody else, what do I need?’”

“Mindset is way more important right now than tactics or strategy.”

“You mentioned empathic and that’s just how I came out. And, I’m also just a problem-solver; I see gaps. I’m a strategist by nature.”

“I learned [as a correction’s officer] to be able to just really be there in space – hold space with people. I learned how to not exacerbate situations but to deescalate situations naturally.”

“Podcasting, and podcast guesting, is what I do, but they’re just vehicles. So, whether it’s podcasting, whether it’s podcast guesting, whether it’s social media, whether it’s blogging, whether it’s YouTube, whatever. These are just vehicles to achieve a goal.”

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06:00 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Noah Labhart who speaks to his podcasting genesis story 

14:28 – How Noah mapped out his vision and plan for the Code Story podcast 

22:33 – Noah speaks to how he formats his podcast, including length, production and promotions 

25:46 – How Noah has grown more confident as a podcast host 

29:31 – Noah’s background in technology 

33:50 – Noah talks about his own startup, Veryable, and the initial response he received in the marketplace 

43:01 – Noah’s future plans for the growth of Veryable and the Code Story podcast 

47:03 – What is something that Noah has changed his mind about recently

48:32 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Noah

48:49 – Harry thanks Noah for joining the show and where listeners can follow Noah

“Even, tactically, the first question I ask is, ‘Tell me about you outside of tech.’ It’s something that I use to write the intro. I don’t ever put it into the episode. It’s really just a way for us to warm up with each other, and talk about life, and get acquainted, and sort of connect a little bit before we start talking about the product.”

“I’d say, stereotypically in the tech world, we’re not known for being the best communicators. And I’d say that’s true for me. And so, the idea of talking confidently in a microphone and communicating and elaborating in a clear way was difficult for me.”

“I think it’s interesting, people that I have experienced that have done tech for a long time really get tech because they’re really smart people. But they do have a hard time explaining it. They do have a hard time relating to the masses of how most people see tech.”

“I wish that we [Veryable] had a bigger footprint right now; we don’t. We’re just young and our footprint, we’re happy with it, but we wish we had a bigger footprint so we could help out further.”

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06:00 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Amy Woods who shares her professional background and podcasting genesis story 

14:38 – Harry and Amy discuss their experience with entrepreneurship, including the learning curve they both encountered 

22:14 – The inspiration to start The Content 10x Podcast and best practices when it comes to repurposing content 

26:15 – How Amy uses links to promote and start a conversation around great content 

33:49 – Measuring client success rate 

39:56 – The success of The Content 10x Podcast and Amy’s growth as a podcast host 

45:40 – Amy speaks to how she coaches her clients on channel/platform engagement 

49:16 – Amy tells the story of the Love Actually spoof 

57:02 – What is something that Amy has changed her mind about recently

58:32 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Amy

59:12 – Harry thanks Amy for joining the show and where listeners can follow Amy

“Something just kinda went off inside me that said, ‘This sounds great but is it really me?’ I actually think I’d rather just have a solid business.”

“Looking at social media, we always look at ‘What works well for people on Instagram isn’t gonna necessarily work well on LinkedIn, isn’t going to work as well on Facebook.’ So, having really platform-specific focuses for the content and really making sure that when you are working on content repurposing that you look at search and social.”

“I think sometimes people do just get bored and then sometimes mistake failure with the fact that actually nothing failed, you just didn’t give it enough chance and you got bored. So, failure and boredom are not the same thing.”

“I always think that I can improve. I’m probably quite hard on myself.”

“I’m always changing lifestyle because of something that I heard on a podcast.”

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06:00 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Ian Gaines who shares his podcasting genesis story 

12:40 – Ian’s Immigration Nerds Podcast, his approach to podcasting and the impact immigration has on our everyday lives 

22:58 – Ian reflects on his career trajectory 

31:56 – How Ian’s passion overcame his uncertainty and led to sustained success 

35:53 – Ian breaks down his team at Erickson Immigration Group

37:54 – Ian recalls one of the most memorable moments from a recent interview he conducted 

43:25 – Ian’s growth as a podcast interviewer 

50:18 – What drives Ian and where he got this motivation 

55:00 – What is something that Ian has changed his mind about recently

56:12 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Ian

57:14 – Harry thanks Ian for joining the show and where listeners can follow Ian

“What is the difference between really compelling storytelling and just people sitting down and just chatting, just talking. So, for me, I’m trying to build a full story arc. And when I’m sitting down and interviewing a guest I’m trying to get into ‘What is the core message? What is the core takeaway?’”

“That [passion] was the only thing that was driving me. I didn’t know if I was gonna be successful at it. I still don’t know even know. I’m just always improving, always trying to raise the level each time.”

“It’s kinda cliché. For 2020, I said that motivation is dead for 2020. I don’t wanna hear any more motivation quotes. I’m motivation quote’d out. That’s all y’all got is words.”

“Until we get to that point…I’m gonna do everything I can do to break in here in this facet. So, immigration, what voice would not be better for this? Young, youthful, forward-thinking, inquisitive, really want to get to the facts, really want to understand what’s going on in this world and how, as a globe, that we can better understand each other.”

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Make Noise: A Creator’s Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling

06:00 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Danielle Desir who shares her podcasting genesis story 

10:33 – Danielle’s galvanizing nature and struggles she overcame as a community organizer 

17:19 – The growth of WOC Podcasters

19:21 – The inspiration to start The Thought Card podcast 

23:02 – Danielle speaks to her love of travel and the top places she has visited 

27:24 – Danielle’s background and roots and how her circle of friends has changed over time 

33:06 – Danielle’s drive, motivation, and dreams 

37:16 – Breaking barriers as a woman of color and future goals for WOC Podcasters 

45:06 – What is something that Danielle has changed her mind about recently

46:32 – What is the most interesting thing about Danielle

47:07 – Harry thanks Danielle for joining the show and where listeners can follow Danielle

“It’s interesting because when I think about everything in retrospect, one of the questions in the application for Spotify bootcamp was, ‘What do you want to see different in the podcasting industry.’ And, my response to that question was, ‘I want to see a space where we can connect, and be together, and learn from each other.’ But I didn’t want to create the space, I wanted to be part of the space.”

“I just realized that, ya know what, I’m tired of me wanting to do something and me constantly being held back by fear of not having a partner or a cohost. And it really took the community that really pushed me into this [starting a podcast].”

“My travel style is very random. I really follow the flight deal. And that has led me to some really incredible places. I’ve been to Iceland three times. It’s top three by far and it’s because I found cheap flights there. So, I think if you’re open to seeing what comes up you’ll be really surprised at the places that you’ll really fall in love with.”

“I think since my podcast has launched a lot of people in my circle have been inspired to start their own podcasts.”

“Financial independence is definitely the biggest thing that I am working on and it also drives me to be more creative.”

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What is the One Thing You Wish You Had Known Before You Started Your Podcast?

06:00 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Hernan Lopez, and speaks to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic

12:10 – Hernan’s thoughts on the impact coronavirus could have on his business and society for the remainder of 2020 

22:26 – Hernan speaks to shepherding a company through crises and where he gets his inspiration from 

25:33 – How Hernan plans on shifting his business plans and activities during these trying times 

31:02 – Key takeaways Hernan learned from his conversations with other podcasters 

37:40 – The importance Hernan places on diversity 

42:17 – Why Wondery is such an important passion project for Hernan 

44:04 – Hernan’s thoughts on the state of the podcasting industry and promising trends he has noticed 

47:11 – What is something that Hernan has changed his mind about recently 

47:45 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Hernan 

49:03 – Harry thanks Hernan for joining the show and where listeners can follow Hernan

“Another way of putting it, I don’t know who said this but, ‘If you’re going through hell, keep going.’”

“In this environment I think podcasts have this amazing place in people’s hearts because they feel personal, they feel human, they feel intimate, and that’s exactly what people need right now.”

“This is an organization that the goals are to promote, to network, and to recognize excellence.”

“I think that podcasts are still a nascent medium and I think we don’t have enough ways of signaling and recognizing excellence that are given by a non-for-profit, neutral organization.”

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00:15 – Harry discusses the timely topic of coronavirus and wishes everyone the best of health 

02:30 – Harry thanks today’s sponsor, Focusrite 2i2

04:07 – Harry takes a moment to recap his conversation with James Cridland

04:38 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Taz Ahmed

05:26 – Harry thanks the second sponsor of today’s podcast, FullCast

05:51 – Taz’s podcasting origin story and the inspiration to start her show, #GoodMuslimBadMuslim 

14:15 – The visibility and public response to #GoodMuslimBadMuslim

17:42 – Taz’s educational background and her decision to become an activist 

23:25 – The work Taz has done to enhance political consciousness among Asian-Americans and what has changed over the years 

33:57 – Trends Taz has observed about the political engagement among younger generations 

39:33 – What continues to drive and motivate Taz 

41:07 – The decision to wrap up the podcast after five successful years and Taz’s plans for the future 

52:49 – What is something that Taz has changed her mind about recently 

53:23 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Taz 

54:10 – Harry thanks Taz for joining the show and lets listeners know where they can follow her

56:38 – Harry thanks his sponsors once more

57:44 – Harry announces the retention hashtag for today’s episode

“I’m not a riffer. Zahra is the comedian. I’m a political activist/organizer. I don’t do well with riffing so I was the one that was like, ‘we need an agenda.’”

“My understanding of civic empowerment and civic engagement is really like, you can’t just say, ‘Go vote.’ You need to tie it to culture. You need to tie it to what’s happening in pop news. You need to tie it to narratives. And that’s really why I got involved in storytelling.”

“What I was trying to do was to shift people’s political consciousness to see themselves as political beings, not just as brown people.”

“The Internet is mean.”

“At this stage of my podcast listening, I love narrative. I love highly produced podcasts. I love fiction podcasts.”

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02:56 – Harry discusses the timely topic of coronavirus and wishes everyone the best of health

04:14 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, James Cridland

06:48 – James’ take on the state of the podcasting industry 

10:39 – The growth and differentiation of podcast hosting companies

13:19 – James’ thoughts on ‘easy podcast’ platforms and reducing the barriers to entry for new podcasters 

20:29 – James’ background, roots and love of technology 

27:40 – James’ first memories of the Internet 

29:40 – The origins of James’ first radio newsletter and how it led to James’ eventual involvement in podcasting 

40:21 – How PodNews has grown and ad monetization 

46:53 – Feedback James has gotten from businesses he’s worked with 

55:52 – How media companies are attempting to catch up in the world of podcasting

1:00:13 – James and Harry give their thoughts on podcast advertising 

1:05:40 – James speaks to the work he’s doing with open standards in podcasting 

1:10:09 – What excites James about the future of the podcasting industry

“I’m absolutely all for getting as many people podcasting as possible. I think it’s a really good thing.”

“I was always really interested, really excited about what you could do with in terms of audio, what you could do in terms of reaching people broadcasting which podcasting is a part of.”

“And I remember sitting there going, ‘Wow, this is amazing. I am in here in Yorkshire, England and I’m connected to a computer run by NASA. And I can see a picture that’s loading very slowly of the space shuttle. How exciting is this?’”

“I think it’s important to look at the podcasting space to try and give something for everybody.”

“I didn’t want people to leave reading that newsletter and think, ‘My God, it’s full of ads.’”

“Podcasting at the moment is earning six hundred million dollars in the U.S. every year. Apple earns six hundred million dollars every seven hours. So really, how important is podcasting to Apple?”

“I think that we just need to, occasionally, break things in order to move forward and to change the way that we do things.”

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Transistor

01:07 – Harry takes a moment to remember James Lipton 

01:50 – Focusrite announces a new $2300 Podcast Studio Makeover promotion

02:38 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Juan Sepulveda

05:53 – Juan describes the various trinkets and artifacts he has in his podcast studio 

07:23 – Juan’s background, roots and love of art 

14:46 – Juan recalls receiving the honor of Hispanic Artist of the Year in 2018

16:59 – How Juan first got into podcasting and started his first podcast, The Winding Stairs 

22:14 – The decision to start The Masonic Roundtable Podcast 

25:06 – How Juan discovered Freemasonry 

27:33 – Common misconceptions about The Free Masons 

32:47 – The mission of The Gentlemen’s Brotherhood Podcast 

36:08 – The desire and motivation to be a better man 

40:49 – Juan shares his views on parenting 

47:45 – How the remote podcast medium opens the door to physical community 

49:13 – Juan’s growth as a podcast interviewer and host 

53:11 – What excites Juan about the future of his podcasts 

56:02 – What is something that Juan has changed his mind about recently 

58:01 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Juan

1:01:43 – Where listeners can follow Juan

1:02:23 – Harry thanks Juan for joining the show

1:02:56 – Harry thanks his sponsors once more

“I feel very fortunate that I am naturally inquisitive. I don’t like sitting down and waiting for people to give me things or offer me things. I like actually taking that first step and being the one that is asking.” (11:33)

“Part of the mission of us with The Winding Stairs and The Masonic Roundtable is to actually dispel some of these myths.” (28:07)

“I do think as we work together to actually embrace that kind of awakening – that kind of spiritual uplifting – we have to manage that transition or that interaction with our fellow man in a prudent kind of way.” (32:47)

“This remote connection we have through the podcast medium, it’s a very powerful one, but it’s one that opens the door to that physical community.” (47:45)

“Can we expect our kids to grow up to be great men if the role models they’re looking up to are celebrities, sports figures, musicians? There has to be more resources.” (55:04)

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