Vice President of programming for the largest urban radio network in the country, Colby Colb Tyner shares what are some of the things he does as a VP to help build his talent pool.  A self-admitted political junkie, Colby shares personal stories of success and lessons learned along the way to get him to where he is today.  Always rising up to the occasion, Colby is the epitome of a TrailBlazer, paving the way for others who are right behind him.

This month we're joined by Rich Boerner, VP of Programming and Director of Operations at Cadence 13. With a wealth of knowledge and a unique panache for storytelling, Rich imparts advice for the podcasters of tomorrow; giving tips for taking a podcast to the next level;  the skills podcasters need to develop continually; and how to monetize podcast brands. Rich also shares a fascinating account of recording the inaugural episode of Goop - the podcast extension of Gwenyth Paltrow's lifestyle brand - featuring Oprah Winfrey. Take a listen now, and don't forget to hit subscribe.

Program and Creative Services Director for Zimmer Radio Group in Missouri, Josh Ryan, shares his passion for radio, things he loves about his job, gives advice to someone trying to break into radio and shares his priceless experience in his local community in Columbia, Missouri and a very special relationship he developed with an adorable 10 year old little girl with Cerebral Palsy and her parents after a station fundraiser his station conducted to help raise funds for the disease.

Correspondent and Host of Planet Money, Robert Smith, shares a deep and personal story while covering the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana and his boat ride with local Louisiana fishermen who went out to earn their living despite it being illegal in the days following Katrina.  Smith also shares the backstory of when he and his story partner set out to buy 1,000 barrels of oil with $10,000 in cash in order to teach his listeners how the price of oil impacts them at the pump every day.