In today’s episode, I sat down with Jeff Revilla—the creative mind behind the Stuff I Never Knew trivia podcast and founder of Paw Duty Live, a one-of-a-kind podcast theater in Tarentum, PA. We dove into Jeff’s journey from shipping skateboards while listening to early marketing podcasts, to building a show that’s not only a hit online, but now airs on local TV and brings people together in real life. Jeff opened up about the fun, the mess-ups, the pivots, and the little moments that make this wild ride worthwhile. We talked about why community matters, what it really takes to grow a show, and how sometimes, one courageous idea can lead you to places you never expected. I hope this episode leaves you feeling inspired to push your own boundaries—and reminds you that the best part of podcasting just might be the people you meet along the way.

Connect with Jeff RevillaListeners who enjoyed Jeff Revilla’s journey and insights can connect with him and explore more of his work by visiting StuffINeverKnew.com to catch trivia episodes or heading over to PawDuty.com to learn about his innovative podcast theater space

Website:https://poduty.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrevilla/

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction & Jeff’s Podcasting Journey

00:55 The Birth of "Stuff I Never Knew"

04:02 Early Podcasting Experiments & Lessons Learned

07:53 Embarrassing Moments and Technical Challenges

10:44 Overcoming Platform Shifts and Building Community

14:19 Keeping the Show Family-Friendly

18:42 Podcasting's Impact, Focus, and Personal Growth

22:12 Taking Trivia to Television & Local Success

29:08 Podcast Metrics, Monetization, and Live Events

40:07 Reflections, Recognition, and Lasting Impact

56:14 Where to Find Jeff & The Podcast Theater Anniversary