**Title: West Virginia Uncommon Place - Pod Fest 2024 Special**

**Introduction:**

JR and Stacey are back with an exciting update! The West Virginia Uncommon Place team is heading to the Pod Fest Multi-Media Expo in Florida. Get ready for a podcasting adventure!

**Highlights:**

1. **Pod Fest Overview:**

   - Quick overview of Pod Fest Multi-Media Expo.

   - The brainchild of Chris Kritimsos ,an event catering to podcasters in the middle, from hobbyists to those making a little change.

2. **Podcasters' Meetup:**

   - Sharing the anticipation and excitement.

   - The challenges of meeting people who recognize JR and Stacey from their podcasts.

3. **Last Year's Experience:**

   - Recap of last year's overwhelming but impactful experience.

   - The Uber app connections and meeting amazing podcasters like Alex Sanfilippo.

4. **Networking Insights:**

   - JR's perspective on networking challenges.

   - Learning from successful podcasters like Alex Sanfilippo, Julio Martinez, and Katie Brinkley.

5. **Upcoming Live Events:**

   - Announcement of the Speed Podcast Interview session.

   - Collaboration with Julio Martinez for various live events.

6. **Interactive Participation:**

   - Call to action for podcasters to send stickers, QR codes, or merch for promotion at Pod Fest.

   - Practical suggestions for last-minute mailing.

**Closing:**

JR and Stacey express their enthusiasm for the upcoming adventure at Pod Fest 2024. Stay tuned for live updates, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and exclusive interviews. Signing off until the podcasting fun begins! 🎙️🚀 #PodFestAdventure #PodcastersUnite