Pod-Crashing

Pod Crashing episode 498 with Shark Tanker Daniel Lubetzsky from the podcast Build or Break, an interview series exploring the defining moments, failures, and breakthroughs that shape extraordinary leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Season one features conversations with Matthew McConaughey, Mark Cuban, Kevin O'Leary, Jason Alexander, Chip and Joanna Gaines, and more, as Daniel uncovers the setbacks that ultimately fueled their greatest successes.To coincide with the podcast launch, Daniel is opening The Art of Failure, a first-of-its-kind FREE immersive pop-up experience at ⁠22 Wooster Street⁠ in SoHo from September 3-5. The highly visual, interactive installation invites New Yorkers to rethink failure as the catalyst behind innovation, resilience, and success through personal artifacts and stories from some of today's most recognizable entrepreneurs and cultural figures. 

I'm extremely guilty of this... numbering my podcast episodes. Should we be doing this? What is the effect on listeners? Plus...the microphone. I know some very very famous people who think they had to have the top of the crop best of the best of equipment only to realize a great microphone can become your worst sound.

If you're a podcaster, you've had a spike. Wow! We've made it! The big time in podcasting. Then the bottom falls out. WTF? How to survive a podcast spike.

  Pod Crashing episode 496 with Dani Shapiro from the podcast Family Secrets. Family Secrets. We all have them. And while the discovery of family secrets can initially be terrifying or traumatic, often these discoveries have the power to liberate, heal, and even uplift us. Join Dani Shapiro, bestselling author of the memoir Inheritance, and her guests as they explore astonishing family secrets and uncover the extraordinary lessons the truth can teach us.Episodes available below:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-family-secrets-30131253/  

    Pod Crashing episode 494 with super model Kim Alexis from the podcast Unexpired… Being an international supermodel, as Kim Alexis was in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, inspired a quiet rebellion within her against the cultural expectations that tell people, especially women, who they are supposed to be and when they are supposed to fade. In her new podcast, Unexpired (debuting on Apple, iHeart radio, Spotify, and YouTube on May 6), she explores why some people continue to thrive- physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, long after our culture tells them that they're past their prime.It's an important topic that she explores with people who have lived interesting, full, and often highly visible lives, asking the question: what drives them forward when career or life changes?The podcast challenges one of the most damaging cultural myths: that your best years are behind you. You are not past your prime. Prime is not a number! It's how you steward your body, mind, relationships, and purpose.Upcoming guests include Jay Leno, Esai Morales, Justine Bateman, Super Bowl great Jim McMahon, Mariel Hemingway, Larry the Cable Guy, Carol Alt, Joe Theisman, Patrick Warburton, Joan Severence, NFL superstar Bret Saberhagen, Jay DeMarcus (Rascal Flatts), and many more.People Mag: https://people.com/model-kim-alexis-chops-off-12-inches-of-her-hair-to-donate-to-children-with-hair-loss-exclusive-8413533 Sizzle Reel: https://next.frame.io/share/17d4f595-1cce-4665-969b-b50ba063d2a4/view/323983e6-c350-456d-a0dc-b8611ce7b53a Podcast episodes available here:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-unexpired-332781591/ 

It happens all the time. Your podcast guest is a no call no show. Don't let it get you down. It's not your loss. It's theirs. How do you know if it's about rescheduling? I play by the three-time rule. What does that even mean? How should you act and react and can it put the podcast host on a bad list? Sure...watch what you say and how you react moving forward.

We kinda did this to ourselves. The internet changed the way listeners tap into your art. Zoom made making conversation clearer and more available. But we are the generation of digital hookup and silent endings. How should we react with technology isn't acting like a true friend and collaborator?

    Pod Crashing 492 with AJ Pasciuti from the podcast Combat Stories Amatangelo "AJ" Pasciuti, a former Marine Force Recon Scout Sniper and host of the Combat Story podcast, will release his debut book, Darkhorse: Harnessing Hidden Potential in War and Life, with HarperCollins Leadership Darkhorse is my tribute to the men and women who shaped my life, the Marines I served alongside, and the friends I lost along the way," said AJ. "It's drawn from harrowing, brutally honest accounts of combat, quiet moments of reflection in the face of failure, and a call to action for what comes next. Within these pages, you'll find pain, resilience, leadership, and the kind of hard-earned lessons only war can teach; lessons that ultimately point to something deeper: hope. Darkhorse is about people. About trust built through vulnerability. About the brotherhood that endures beyond the battlefield. And about one question that still keeps me up at night: How do we leave it better than we found it? Join me on this journey and harness the hidden potential of becoming a Darkhorse."Darkhorse serves as both an impactful memoir and a call to action. It's a must-read for warriors, leaders, and anyone eager to grasp the strength found in serving others and the boundless potential that resides within us all.  

Podcasts hosted by celebrities. I remember the days when the thought of someone of fame taking the time to pull off such a weekly thing was beneath their presence. Now, it's an open field for them to get paid great money to endorse a product but are they connect with who really counts? Where is the listener in this adventure to get paid to talk?

Pod Crashing episode 490 with funny guy Joey Dandando… Bad advice from the dumbest people you know. Welcome to Help from a Hypocrite, the video podcast where comedian Joey Dardano and his hilarious guests help listeners with their problems - by giving them the worst advice known to mankind. If you're looking some sage counseling to help you with a serious issue... this is not the show for you. You're talking to comedians, after all. If you're in search for the most elaborate excuse to get out of your second cousin's baby shower or need help on how to end a prolonged situationship, then this is the podcast for you.

iHeart Radio recently announced an increase in podcast revenue sales... How much of that money is actually going to freelancers on the sidelines? How much of your hard work, dedication and loyalty is pretty much being given to them for free?

Pod Crashing episode 486 with Anna Sinfield from the podcast The Girl Friends.When a group of women from all over the country realize they all dated the same prolific romance scammer they vow to bring him to justice. In this brand new season of global number 1 hit podcast The Girlfriends, Anna Sinfield meets a group of funny, feisty, determined women who all had the misfortune of dating a mysterious man named Derek Alldred. Trust Me Babe is a story about the protective forces of gossip, gut instinct, and trusting your besties and the group of women who took matters into their own hands to take down a fraudster when no one else would listen. Episodes available here:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-girlfriends-trust-me-118226591/ 

I'm very guilty of doing a lot of interviews for my podcasts. Although I've slowed it down tremendously, I still carry the image of being a podcast interview whore. How can we break this cycle?

Pod Crashing episode 484 with Ben Higgins from the podcast If You Can Hear Me.  We're all looking for something. In If You Can Hear Me, Ben Higgins sits down with people from all walks of life-celebrities, thinkers, everyday folks-to talk about what drives us, what shapes us, and what gives us hope. These are honest conversations about the big stuff: identity, loss, purpose, peace, faith, and everything in between. Some guests have answers. Most are still figuring it out. If you've ever felt like there must be more to the story-this show is for you.Episodes available here:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-if-you-can-hear-me-319562960 

Podcast Index claims there are 1 million brand new podcasts uploaded per week. Pulling the lens back reveals 4 million different podcasts are available to listen to. But...only 400,000 are truly active. 3.5 million podcasts sit silent...why?

Ok... ask yourself, "Are you an authentic podcaster versus a numbers chaser?" Can you be both and be happy about it? How is it controlling your subjects covered? Are you forging your own path or following what Joe Rogan continues to perform? The masters of craft didn't enter the podcast race to instantly become an attraction. Is chasing the numbers your distraction?

Pod Crashing episode 482 with actor Rider Storm from the podcast The Red Weather. iHeartPodcasts today announced it is partnering with actor, filmmaker and podcaster Rider Strong (Boy Meets World, Cabin Fever) to launch his new audio series, "The Red Weather." This innovative 8-episode autofiction podcast, inspired by Strong's initial work on a documentary about communes in and around his hometown of Sebastopol, California, masterfully blends a fictional true-crime mystery with a profoundly personal real-life narrative.

Pod Crashing episode number 480 with Jill Wintersteen from The Spirit Daughter podcast… The Spirit Daughter Podcast explores the cosmic energy of each season through expert conversations and dives deep into celebrity birth charts to help you understand your own astrological design. Jill Wintersteen twice week brings you powerful conversations that align with current cosmic weather alongside intimate chart readings that reveal how the stars shape extraordinary lives. Every month brings a perfect mix. Through intimate chart reading with fascinating guests, you'll discover how these successful people work with their cosmic energy to create extraordinary lives. As Jill reads their charts, you'll recognize pieces of yourself in their stories. Their Venus placement might mirror yours. Their rising sign challenges might sound exactly like your morning routine. Every celebrity chart becomes a mirror for understanding your own.

There's word on the podcast street of having a more open format when it comes to sharing politics. Especially as we get closer to the midterm elections. Do you or don't you include a political figure? The ups downs twists and victories. Invite them but play by your rules. A Politician can talk about any subject including yours. Don't stray from your vision. Tap into how they fit into yours. They need you.

Every day! We're bombarded by emails that shout out what we are doing wrong with our podcast promotions. I started asking to hear their podcast. Zero of them responded. How can we trust them? Dump your hard to attain bucks into their bucket and hope for the best? Let's nab a deeper look.

Tik Tok videos are raking in millions of viewers which means a large payday. Why do podcasts have to stretch to 45 minutes?

Pod Crashing episode 477 with Daniel Scheffler from the podcast Wayfinder… Wayfinder is a podcast for the curious, luxurious, and adventurous traveler. Host and veteran travel writer Daniel Scheffler ventures off the map and into traveler stories of beauty, blunder, and transformation, those unforgettable moments guidebooks can't capture. Inspired by the ancient Polynesian wayfinders who navigated the ocean by stars, swells, and intuition, each episode features an immersive tale of what happens when we follow our senses and trust our inner compass to lead the way. With local tips, food adventures, and cultural encounters, Wayfinder reveals not just where to travel, but how to journey through the world with humor, wonder, and our own curiosity.Episodes available here:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-wayfinder-life-changing-t-303344067 

To video your podcast or to audio your podcast. Almost every ad on social media has started calling you a non podcaster if you choose to stay only with audio. Is video podcasting a fad or are we here to stay? And is a video making more money?

Pod Crashing episode 475 with Lily Herman from the F1 inspired podcast No Grip No Grip is a Formula 1 culture podcast hosted by Lily Herman. Each episode dives into the wacky and dramatic mishaps, scandals, and sagas surrounding the sport, both on the track and far away from it. From the ever-expanding world of F1 romance novels and the cataclysmic 2023 event Lily calls WAGageddon, to the infamous missing Monaco Grand Prix diamond and the astrology of the grid, No Grip dives headfirst into Formula 1's under-explored cultural pockets.Episodes available here:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-no-grip-324786162/ 

  Pod Crashing episode 473 with Clayton Echard and Stephani Young from the podcast Love Trapped. Former Bachelor Clayton Echard's casual one-night fling turned into a paternity nightmare. When the news broke about the scandal, no one believed Clayton at first. He was a reality TV star, and an unpopular one at that. Clayton found himself trying to prove the truth, while trapped in a web of lies, manipulation, and threats. He would soon discover he was not the only one. At its core, this is a story about who you believe and why. It's an epic battle that would take a group of strangers, citizen sleuths from across the world, to crack the case and finally hold someone accountable  

If music videos are allowing AI technology to be part of the video mix, will podcast listeners accept it in the same vein? Plus, what are your video rights when it comes to copyrights in video?

So many podcasters are using AI tools to enhance their presence as knowledgeable announcers and leaders. But is that information correct and should you be more aware of what happens if it's wrong?

  Pod Crashing episode 471 with Jake Steinfeld Body By Jake! Across more than four decades, trailblazing fitness icon Jake Steinfeld, widely known as "Body By Jake," has inspired millions around the world to move their bodies through his one-of-a-kind combination of physical training, motivational philosophy, and infectious personality. Now, the innovator who revolutionized fitness media by creating the first exercise segments on cable television (CNN), the first 24-hour fitness network (FitTV), the first on-demand fitness television service (ExerciseTV), and the first exercise playlist, has partnered with iHeartMedia and Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), the global catalog division of Universal Music Group, to bring his trademark "Don't Quit!"® ethos to the airwaves for Body By Jake Radio, the first-ever 24-hour digital radio channel designed to fuel mind, body and spirit.A dynamic mix of music, mindset and motivation, Body By Jake Radio will feature host Jake Steinfeld, and other notable personalities in the fitness and mental health worlds, offering empowering messages, fitness, lifestyle, and longevity tips, alongside an eclectic range of uplifting and energizing music to keep listeners motivated and feeling their best all day long. The channel is designed to energize listeners in the morning, sustain them throughout the afternoon, and help them unwind in the evening through a diverse mix of music and specialty programming tailored for different parts of the day."Like I've done all my career, we're bringing something to the radio landscape that's never been done before - motivation and inspiration inside the fabric of the best music on the planet," said Jake Steinfeld. "It'll be 72 and sunny every day at Body By Jake Radio where we are here to encourage people every single day: 'Don't Quit!' Keep pushing forward, no matter what."Jake is the creator of the personal fitness industry and a lifelong advocate for health and wellness who has spent more than four decades motivating millions through his innovative approach to exercise and music. From creating the first workout soundtrack in the 1980s to launching Body By Jake Music, he has consistently championed the connection between sound, movement and mental strength. The timing of the launch during Mental Health Awareness Month aligns with Jake's long-standing mission to promote both physical fitness and mental wellbeing, reinforcing the importance of a strong mind-body connection. "Mental Health Awareness Month is a powerful reminder to take care of ourselves, and each other, and we're proud to bring Body By Jake Radio and Jake's decades of experience helping people feel their best to our listeners," said Jon Zellner, President of Programming Operations and Digital Music, iHeartMedia."I've known and worked with Jake for decades, he is a true pioneer who understood early on the powerful connection between music and motivation," said Bruce Resnikoff, Chairman, Universal Music Enterprises. "With Body By Jake Radio, we're building on that momentum by combining UMe's unparalleled catalog with programming that speaks to today's mental health and wellness-focused audience. With iHeartMedia, we're creating a dynamic new platform where great music and positive messaging come together to inspire listeners around the world."Body By Jake Radio will be available on the iHeartRadio app, iHeartMedia's free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service - available across more than 500 platforms and over 2,000 devices including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, televisions and gaming consoles.    

The greatest thing about podcasting is knowing its a wild frontier. There's always something new to tap into. Believe it or not, local podcasting is on the increase. Who, what, where and why?

For just over 10 years we've been bombarded by every clique in the world who thinks they can host and maintain a real podcast. Making it a business success rather than a book club hobby. Why are so many people quitting?

We all get them... a spike in our daily podcast numbers. It could last a day or four. But don't let it poison your drive. When it goes down, oops your heart no longer feels like the second coming of Joe Rogan.

Pod Crashing episode 467 with Amanda Knox hosts of the podcast Doubt The Case Of Lucy Letby. It was a case that shocked the United Kingdom and the wider world. Lucy Letby, a young nurse, was found guilty of murdering premature babies. She was a serial killer whose target was not just the youngest, most vulnerable human beings alive, but also those entrusted to her care. But, is everything as clear as it seems? Host Amanda Knox asks if this case is really as open and shut as the world believes or if - in fact - there is reasonable doubt. Episodes available here:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-doubt-the-case-of-lucy-le-321229564/about 

Pod Crashing episode 465 with Bobby Gumpright and Jermaine Hudson from the podcast Burden of Guilt season 2.  In 1999, an 18-year-old bartender named Bobby Gumpright told a lie t sent an innocent man, Jermaine Hudson, to prison for 22 years. Burden of Guilt explores the harsh realities of Jim Crow-era Louisiana in 1898 that helped seal Hudson's fate-and the unlikely friendship that has grown between the two men since Gumpright came forward with the truth.Episodes available here:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-wrongful-conviction-27797564/episode/introducing-burden-of-guilt-s2-322781452/   

The FCC regulates American radio and television. We see how its currently leadership is locked in on bullying anyone willing to share sips and samples of free speech. Podcasting is still seen as a wild frontier but is it really that free? When will the government urge rules to be written to silence the podcasters?

You don't know what stories to believe only that those who've lived the days and nights of terrestrial radio were never given a fighting chance to truly show off their gifts of performance. We got to become professional liner card readers. Then came podcasting. Free form thinking as well as connecting. Will Terrestrial radio ever make the jump to drop their music format and truly let connection work?

Pod Crashing episode 463 with podcaster and ya author John R Miles from the podcast Passion Struck… A heartwarming story, it extends his mission to create a ripple effect of mattering across generations.  The book reminds people of all ages that kindness is not a small thing …it's a force.  Following the journey of a small bunny with big dreams, Luma gradually realizes her voice and stories matter, helped by a memorable menagerie of fellow animal mentors. 

Pod Crashing episode 461 with two actors Telma Hopkins and Kellie Williams from the podcast Family Matters Revisited. iHeartPodcasts, the no. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, and Audiation announced "Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie," the ultimate insider's look at the hit 90s sitcom "Family Matters," told through the words of show stars Telma Hopkins (Aunt Rachel) and Kellie Williams (Laura Winslow) - castmates who have become like family over the years. In the new original podcast, the duo will recount every episode from the series in order, taking listeners behind the scenes to reveal never-before-heard stories, recount hilarious blunders and share their personal experiences as the show grew into one of the longest-running and most-watched series featuring a Black cast. Guests will include members of the cast and production team including series producer Bob Boyett, Reggie VelJohnson (Carl Winslow), Shawn Harrison (Waldo Faldo) and more. Additionally, Hopkins and Williams will answer listener questions about the showEpisodes available here;https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-welcome-to-the-family-wit-303353348/episode/introducing-welcome-to-the-family-with-telma-and-kellie-303353350   

Listen... in terrestrial radio we did it and it's taking place within the expectations of podcasting. Banging out an episode. Just doing it. No real thought. No editing. Just post your bang out. Is it a good or bad thing? It's actually both...

    Pod Crashing episode 459 with Menelek Lumumba and Hans Charles from the podcast T A Building… "The A Building," a powerful new documentary podcast that revisits one of the most extraordinary and rarely told moments in American civil rights and higher-education history-an event that changed the future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and helped define the modern era of student protest. This is the seventh title to be released from Imagine Entertainment and iHeartMedia's slate of original iHeartPodcasts.The series tells the story of the 1969 student uprising at Morehouse College, where a group of students barricaded themselves inside the administration building-known on Historically Black Colleges and Universities campuses as "The A Building." Set against the backdrop of late-1960s America, "The A Building" explores a volatile period when student activism surged nationwide amid movements for civil rights, women's rights, labor justice, and opposition to the Vietnam War. At Morehouse, the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. intensified tensions between the administration and a student body demanding an education that reflected Black history, identity and lived experience-and ultimately led students to hold members of the Board of Trustees hostage for two days demanding reforms to curriculum and improvements to student life.One of the hostages was Martin Luther King Sr., president of the Board of Trustees. One of the student organizers was Samuel L. Jackson-years before he would become one of the most celebrated figures in Hollywood. Samuel L. Jackson and his friends devised a plan to hijack a Board of Trustees meeting to create change. A heist with a purpose.Blending immersive reenactments with firsthand testimony, archival research and expert analysis, the series unfolds with the tension of a true-crime heist-one driven by moral urgency. "The A Building" examines the risks students took, the consequences they faced, and the lasting impact of their actions on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and student activism nationwide.Co-created and produced by Menelek Lumumba and Hans Charles, the podcast traces the aftermath of the protest, including the expulsion of the students involved, the escalation of political pressure, and the pivotal moment that ultimately led Samuel L. Jackson back to Morehouse-where a change in academic focus quietly set him on the path toward acting."This project has been years in the making, but it feels more relevant than ever," said Menelek Lumumba, co-creator and producer. "I'm grateful we have the opportunity to tell this story about young people who took action, and how their one act of protest continues to reverberate through all those involved over 50 years later.""  

There are millions of podcasts released daily. Are the right people hosting them? The bigger question is with those who have chosen to stop in and listen, are you reaching them? It's a real question that doesn't need your ego. Are you really reaching people?

Spikes... you love them, but they can change you. Now pick up the pieces. Identifying your real audience while enjoying the occasional digital buzz without calling it an addiction. Facing your spikes.

Pod Crashing episode 456 with Drake Bennett and Jordan Robertson from The Bloomburg Report's 6th Bureau. It's an open secret that the Chinese government has, for years, engaged in a global campaign to steal intellectual property from Western tech and manufacturing firms. Those stolen secrets have helped Chinese companies, in industry after industry, close the gap and in many cases surpass their competitors elsewhere. And at the center of that campaign is the Ministry of State Security (MSS), China's pre-eminent intelligence agency. The US has apprehended hundreds of people linked to the MSS and its efforts, but its inner workings remained a mystery until one arrest unearthed a trove of confidential documents, covert communications and even a diary. The Sixth Bureau follows Xu Yanjun, the Deputy Division Director of the Sixth Bureau of the Jiangsu Province MSS office. Xu is a burnt-out spy with money problems, a crumbling marriage and a deep resentment for his boss - on a mission to snatch the crown jewel of American aerospace: GE jet engines. With dead drops, cyberattacks, aliases, blackmail and the occasional break-in, Xu played a role in one of the largest economic espionage operations in history, targeting corporate giants like DuPont, Boeing and General Motors. But in the end, his sloppiness - and a cunning FBI sting - led to a stunning reversal: Xu was lured to Belgium, extradited to the US and became the first Chinese intelligence officer ever convicted on American soil. Through undercover recordings, insider accounts and deep reporting, The Sixth Bureau reveals how one man's downfall pulled back the curtain on China's sprawling espionage machine. This isn't just a story about spies: It's about the people caught in the middle of a new kind of cold war.

Hosting a podcast is one thing. Knowing when to post it is a completely different department. Which is the best day? What about time?

Pod Crashing episode 454 with Rachel Naud from the podcast Midlife Mix. It can be emotionally complicated for women whose lives don't look the way they once imagined — whether they're divorced, empty nesters, newly single, or decades into marriage. Rachel reframes an opportunity to fall back in love with your life, not just a partner.

Pod Crashing episode 452 with DJ Hesta Prynn from the podcast DJ Hesta Prynn's Music Is Therapy. What if the song you can't stop playing isn't random?What if it's pointing to something you want - or someone you're becoming?DJ Hesta Prynn's Music Is Therapy is a podcast about identity - and how music shapes the way we see ourselves, make decisions, and move through the world.Hosted by Hesta Prynn, an NYC-based DJ and licensed therapist, each month focuses on one area of life - money, love, self-worth, relationships, career - using music not as entertainment, but as a tool.Through personal storytelling, conversations with experts, and Hesta's Music Connection Therapy method, the show explores how the songs you love can help you shift how you show up in your life.This is not just a podcast.It's unconventional therapy for your entire life.Music is Therapy - your session starts now.Episodes available here:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-dj-hesta-prynns-music-is-314213684/about

This week's focus is on businesses that choose to create their own podcasts. How far will you go before you realize its more work and the return on the investment can suck. And no Martin from the trade school with two months training doesn't have the skills to pull you out.

Pod Crashing episode #450 with Sean Flynn from The Brothers Ortiz Podcast When Good Meets Darkness. The Brothers Ortiz is the story of two brothers-both successful, but in very different ways. Gabe Ortiz becomes a third-highest ranking officer in all of Texas; while his younger brother Larry climbs the ranks in Puro Tango Blast, a notorious Texas Prison gang.Gabe doesn't know all the details of his brother's nefarious dealings, and he's made a point not to ask, to protect their relationship. But when Larry is murdered during a home invasion in a rented beach house, Gabe has no choice but to look into what happened that night. To solve Larry's murder, Gabe, and the whole Ortiz family, must ask each other tough questions.Episodes available here: Https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-brothers-ortiz-308942436/