The Podcast Digest

Scott Holden from Thatman on Fatman joined me this week to talk about how he became a Kevin Smith super fan, got into podcasting, what it was like to interview Kevin and how he's taking this all to the next level with the filming and production of his first ever documentary - on podcasting! Scott is a blast to talk to and inspiration for all independent podcasters looking to follow their dreams!  Seriously, you're going to love this conversation! (especially if you love Kevin Smith, Clerks or Mallrats!)

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Episode Links

Scott Holden (Facebook)

Thatman on Fatman (Twitter) (Facebook) (Website) (Instagram) (YouTube)

The Kitchen Sisters (Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva) joined me this week to talk about their amazing careers in radio and podcasting! Davia and Nikki tell me about how it all started, how things have changed and some great 'behind-the-scenes' stories about what it takes to put together some of the amazing stories and series that they have produced!  An eye-opening discussion that you're sure to enjoy!

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Links

The Kitchen Sisters (Website) (Twitter)

Fugitive Waves (Website) 

Radiotopia (Website) (Twitter)

Whit Missildine is the host and creator of This is Actually Happening, a show that I promise you will truly blow your mind! Whit talks about his road to creating his show, his work in documentary filmmaking, his production process, working with Snap Judgment and some of his experiences in interviewing these astonishing guests! This is Actually Happening is a show that I have quickly fallen in love with and I cannot recommend enough!

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Links

This is Actually Happening / Permatemp (Twitter) (Website)

Al Letson from Reveal and The Center for Investigative Reporting joins me this week to talk about his amazing experiences in public radio, podcasting and storytelling. Al talks about everything from his days as a flight attendant to slam poetry to State of the ReUnion, working with The Moth, his own show "Errthang", his career in theatre and of course, Reveal! We covered a lot of ground in a short amount of time!  Enjoy and share with a friend!

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Links:

Al Letson (Twitter) (Facebook)

State of the ReUnion (Twitter) (Facebook) (Al's 'goodbye post')

Errthang (Twitter) (Facebook)

Al's manifesto on Transom.org

Al's story on The Moth, "Love Song for Malawi"

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After 80 episodes, the host of my very first podcast recommendation, The Cell Phone Junkie joins me this week on TPD! Mickey Papillon is the creator and host of the show, running now for over 500 weekly episodes! Combined with other shows, Mickey has hosted more than 650 shows!  Wow!  We talk about the world of technology, the origins of TCPJ, working with his co-host Joey, and what the feedback from listeners has been like. This one gets a little nerdy and I loved it! 

Links

The Cell Phone Junkie (Website) (Twitter)

Mickey Papillon (Twitter)

Hillary Frank from The Longest Shortest Time joined me to talk about her road in public radio and podcasting.  From This American Life to WNYC to Earworlf, Hillary Frank is one of the accomplished public radio and podcast producers around today! She tells me about how she got started, the truly amazing and important effect The Longest Shortest Time has had on her audience, and what it has been like to be a part of Earwolf!  If you are a mother, father or a child inn a family (basically, everyone!), you should subscribe to The Longest Shortest Time! It will quickly become on of your 'must listens'.

Links

Hillary Frank (Website)

The Longest Shortest Time (Twitter) (Facebook)

Read about the show's origin (Website)

Earwolf (Twitter) (Website)

Andy Ihnatko from Chicago Sun Times joined me to talk about all of the amazing shows he's a part of - The Ihnatko Almanac, MacBreak Weekly, Material and The Incomparable. Andy shares the stories of how he got started with writing, how he approaches The Ihnatko Almanac, prepping for video on MacBreak Weekly, what he learned from his public switch of mobile platforms, and the launch of Material. And that's just to name a few topics we covered in this excellent conversation!

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Links

Andy Ihnatko (Twitter) (Website)

The Ihnatko Almanac (Website)

MacBreak Weekly (Twitter) (Website)

Material (Twitter) (Website)

The Incomparable (Twitter) (Website)

Roman Mars from 99% Invisible and Radiotopia joined me this week to talk about his start in radio, his love for design, and growing 99% Invisible from a show made out of his closet to one of the biggest podcasts in the world! Roman is the founder of Radiotopia, one of the most influential podcast collectives around and tells me about growing the show, selecting new ones and what is likes working with the great hosts he has assembled! Enjoy!

Roman Mars (Twitter) (Website)

99% Invisible (Website)

Radiotopia (Twitter) (Website)

Roman's TED Talk about flag design (YouTube)

Roman's talk at Google (YouTube)

John Siracusa, co-host of ATP, Reconcilable Differences and frequent member of several The Incomparable Network shows joined me this week to talk about his start in podcasting, how it differs from writing, tackling controversial topics, the evolution and impact of ATP, and of course, his thoughts on some Apple topics!  

John Siracusa (Twitter) (Website)

ATP (Twitter) (Website)

Reconcilable Differences (Twitter) (Website)

The Incomparable (Twitter) (Website)

Russell Ivanovic, co-founder of Shifty Jelly (developer of my favorite podcast app, PocketCasts) and co-host of Material (from Relay FM) joined me to talk about his involvement in the podcasting world!  From developing one of the best podcast apps on all platforms to co-hosting the only Google-centric show on the excellent Relay FM, Russell shares the origin story of all his shows and how PocketCasts is ever evolving! It was a thrill to talk to Russell and if you're a fan of tech like me, I think you'll really enjoy this interview!

Russell Ivanovic (Twitter)

PocketCasts (Website) (Twitter)

Material (Website) (Twitter)

Topical (Website) (Twitter)