The Podcast Digest

Joe Richman, Founder and Executive Producer of Radio Diaries, joined me to talk about his long history in audio journalism, the beginnings of the podcast, and what the production process is like.  We breakdown several episodes and Joe shares some behind the scenes stories about how these episodes came together.  

Links

Radio Diaries (Twitter) (Website)

Wailin Wong from The Distance, a production of Basecamp, joined me this week to talk about how this show was born from an idea of a written production to a podcast, having autonomy in episode topics, and how the show has evolved throughout this year.  Go behind the scenes of one of the up and coming podcasts that should be in your subscription list!  

Links

Wailin Wong (Twitter) 

The Distance (Twitter) (Website)

Basecamp (Twitter) (Website)

Margie Omero and Kristen Soltis Anderson, veteran pollsters from opposite ends of the political spectrum, joined me to discuss their excellent show, The Pollsters.  From politics to pop culture, Margie and Kristen cover a whole range of issues that matter to all of us, and they do so in an entertaining, educational and engaging way!  If you are into politics or just love numbers and the data driven stories behind what people are thinking, this is the show for you!

Links

The Pollsters (Website) (Twitter) (Facebook)

Margie Omero (Twitter)

Kristen Soltis Anderson (Twitter) (The Selfie Vote)

Casey Liss, co-host of Accidental Tech Podcast and Analog(ue) joined me to talk about the origin story of both of his excellent podcasts, how he deals with some of the worst people on the internet, what the first year of Relay FM has been like, and his thoughts on his writing and website.  I've been a huge fan of both of Casey's shows and Casey himself and I had a blast talking to him!  And of course, I couldn't let him go without a little bit of Apple talk at the end! Enjoy!

Links

Casey Liss (Twitter) (Liss is More)

Accidental Tech Podcast (Twitter) (Website)

Analog(ue) (Twitter) (Website)

I'm back with another recommendations episode, this time joined by an excellent co-host, Rob McGinley Myers (Twitter) from Anxious Machine (Website) and The Heard (Website).

We open the show with the "Discussion" segment focusing on the future of public radio considering the success of podcasting.  Central to this discussion was a debate from John Sutton and Adam Davidson (Current.Org Article).  It's a really thought provoking read and I'd recommend anyone into podcasting to take a look at their points (and read through some of the comments, too!)

Show Recommendations

Dinner Party Download (Website) (Twitter)

Limetown (Website) (Twitter)

The Mo Show (Website) (Twitter)

Home: Stories from L.A. (Website) (Twitter)

My guest this week is the wonderful Tally Abecassis from First Day Back.  A podcast for parents returning to the working world after having kids. A documentary style show that will leave you riveted, but with an appeal to everyone - if you're a parent, a child or you work, this will hit home for you. Tally is between her first and second seasons of her hit show and sat down with me to talk about the experience of making First Day Back, its impact on listeners, and some ideas for the future!  An absolute 'must-subscribe' as far as I'm concerned!  

Links

First Day Back (Twitter) (Facebook) (Website)

Erica Heilman from Rumble Strip Vermont joins me to talk about her background, her excellent show, her production process and thoughts on podcast overload!  It's a great conversation and hopefully you'll check out her show and keep it in your subscription list! You won't be disappointed!

Links

Rumble Strip Vermont (Website) (Twitter) (Facebook)

Megan Tan, host and producer of Millennial joins me to talk about her 'documentary-style' podcast, why she chose to start it, what it's like putting some very personal thoughts out in public, carrying a recorder everywhere and the future of the show! One of my most interesting and honest conversations with a host that I truly feel will make you want to follow Megan in whatever she does!

Links

Millennial (Website) (Twitter)

Aaron Mahnke from Lore joins me to talk about the journey to beginning Lore, his 5by5 show Home Work, the novels he's written, becoming a full time podcast producer, upcoming live shows, and the amazing listener reception to Lore!  Lore has been a smash hit on the Itunes and Stitcher charts for much of 2015, and Aaron shares his thoughts on the crazy, wonderful ride that has been his prodcast!  A true podcast success story!

Links

Aaron Mahnke (Twitter)

Lore (Website) (Twitter) (Facebook)

Home Work (Website) (Twitter)

Support Lore! (Patreon)

Stephen Hackett from Relay FM joins me for the 1 Year Anniversary Episode! Appropriately, Stephen and Relay FM just hit their 1 Year mark as a network as well and Stephen discusses what that first year has been like, leaving his full time job, his excellent site 512pixels.net, new shows and growth, and even a little Apple talk!  Stephen is one of my favorite podcast hosts and it was a tremendous honor to have him join me on this very special episode!

Links

Stephen Hackett (512pixels.net) (Twitter)

Relay FM (Website) (Twitter)

TechCrunch feature on Relay FM