The Podcast Producers

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For the season finale (maybe?) Jessica and Corey welcome podcasters extraordinaire, Elsie Escobar and Jessica Kupferman of She Podcasts. A very special thank you to all the guests who made this season so highly popular! And of course, a HUGE thank you to you, the listener. Stay tuned for upcoming news on Season 3 of The Podcast Producers! NOTE: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND CONTENT.   Mentioned in This Episode: Jessica Kupferman Elise Escobar She Podcasts Jessica's Blog Podfly Podcast Movement

In this episode of The Podcast Producers, Jessica and Corey enjoy drinks and leisurely conversation with history podcasting pioneer, Liz Covart. Liz experiments with social and new media to communicate scholarly history to a large, public audience because she believes that people are interested in history and the human experience. She also believes that if granted convenient access to the work of historians, the public will take an interest in history and become advocates for it. Enjoy! Key Takeaways: [00:10] The Podcast Producers is sponsored by Podcast Movement. Use the promo code PRODUCERS to get $50 off the cost of registration. [01:30] The mastermind page taking orders at ThePodcastProducers.com/mastermind [05:40] Jessica and Corey introduce this episode's guest, Liz Covart. [08:20]  - Podcast Movement Advertisement - [11:05] Interview: Liz joins the show! [57:55] Show wrap: Thanks to the listeners, sponsors, and especially our wonderful guests! Mentioned in This Episode: Ben Franklin's World Elizabeth Covart Jessica's Blog Podfly Podcast Movement

Hosts Jason Cabassi and Karen Koppet of The Walking Dead 'Cast join Corey and Jessica for what turned out to be The Podcast Producers oddest episode yet! These pair of co-hosts enjoy a super casual, and witty exchange that truly embodies the spirit of the second season. Enjoy! Key Takeaways: [00:06] - ADVERTISEMENT - Use the promo code: Producers to get $50 off registration at Podcast Movement [02:09] Learn more about The Podcast Producers first MASTERMIND on July 5 in Chicago! [07:08] Introduction to guests Jason and Karen of The Walking Dead 'Cast [08:17] - ADVERTISEMENT - Use the promo code: Producers to get $50 off registration at Podcast Movement [10:50] Interview: Jason Cabassi and Karen Koppet [44:20] Show wrap up: Be sure to subscribe to the show and catch our upcoming interview with Liz Covart of Ben Franklin's World!   Mentioned in This Episode: The Podcast Producers Mastermind Podcast Movement The Walking Dead 'Cast Interview Connections Podfly

This episode Jessica and Corey welcome veteran podcasters, Glenn the Geek of The Horse Radio Network & Helena from The Stable Scoop Radio Show. With 9 years of podcasting experience, over 5000 episodes in the can, and a sponsored radio network, these talented hosts share their invaluable experience on how to gain listeners, develop media partners, and monetize your passion with podcasting. Key Takeaways: [00:10] Ooops! Where's the whole interview? [01:00]  - ADVERTISEMENT - Use the promo code: Producers to get $50 off registration at Podcast Movement [01:30] Will The Podcast Producers stop at the end of Season 2, or just keep going all year? [03:30] Learn about The Podcast Producers first MASTERMIND on July 5 in Chicago! [06:15] Introduction to guests Glenn and Helena from The Horse Radio Network [07:00] - ADVERTISEMENT - Use the promo code: Producers to get $50 off registration at Podcast Movement [10:10] Interview: Glenn the Geek joins Corey and Jessica [35:00] Helena joins the show! [44:20] Show wrap up! Be sure to subscribe to the show and catch our upcoming interview with Jason and Karen from the Walking Dead ‘Cast! Mentioned in This Episode: The Podcast Producers Mastermind Podcast Movement The Horse Radio Network The Stable Scoop Radio Show Jessica's Blog Podfly

This week Jessica and Corey welcome podcaster and entrepreneur, Natalie Eckdahl of BizChix to the show. Natalie is a seasoned podcaster, successful business person, and devoted mother who manages to not only find time to balance her business and life, but is a coach and inspirational figure for helping hundreds of others like her.   Key Takeaways: [01:30] The Podcast Producers is recorded after hours on Thursdays as a fun, personal project. [03:00] Is Corey addicted to Tic Tacs? [03:55] When is it time to change things up in your podcast show format? [05:30] Natalie Eckdahl is today's guest, and friend of the show. [06:55] Does everybody want to hug Corey? [07:32] - ADVERTISEMENT - Season 2 is sponsored by PODCAST MOVEMENT [09:40] Today's guest, Natalie Eckdahl is welcomed on the show...again? [13:45] Natalie has a tough time turning off her entrepreneurial mind, and needs to intentionally eliminate distractions related to work. [16:45] Turning off or not checking email - be careful to wait for work to come to you. Though it makes you feed “needed”, it's a very inefficient way to work. [20:00] Natalie speaks to where she finds the talent and creativity in helping podcasters align their business with their podcast. [24:30] Jessica and Natalie talk about the evolution of business podcasts in the last 3 years, including how BizChix is mixing up the format. [27:20] Should podcasters replay old episodes instead of making fresh content? [30:45] Wait, where the heck is Corey? [35:30] Lots of podcasters podfade, and Natalie shares some anecdotal stats. [40:00] When are “seasons” appropriate for your show format? [43:30] Natalie shares some of her more vulnerable moments and how to she gets past impostor syndrome. [48:20] Private Facebook groups are an amazing support system for podcasters, and entrepreneurs alike. [51:30] There is a growing need for higher-level podcasting groups for those who want to go beyond the basics. Mentioned in This Episode: Podcast Movement BizChix Jessica's Blog Podfly

Katie and Chris Krimitsos are a true podcasting power couple. As the event organizers of Podfest, Chris and Katie connect podcasters and have helped launch dozens of successful shows. Chris produces the highly original and creative, Story Jam Theatre. Katie is very well-known and respected in the female entrepreneur space with her show, Biz Women Rock. Tune in to hear this husband and wife team share how they balance work, life, family, and podcasting! Key Takeaways: [00:10] The Podcast Producers is sponsored by Podcast Movement. Use the promo code PRODUCERS to get $50 off the cost of registration. [01:50] Corey and Jessica remind listeners that there is often a “blooper reel” at the end of each episode, including many fumbles and some of the little goodies that didn't make the final cut. [02:48] This week Katie and Chris Krimitsos are introduced as guests - will the baby join the show? [04:28] Jessica shares her story of the first time she had met Katie and their subsequent working relationship. [05:45] Corey shares his story of the first time he met Chris in person at Podcast Movement. [07:35]  - Podcast Movement Advertisement - [12:56] Jessica and Corey welcome Chris and Katie to the show and ask how he and Katie got started with podcasting. [16:25] Katie and Chris have helped launch about 50 podcast locally. [16:45] Chris records Story Jam Theatre live, and explains the pre and post production work involved. [22:15] Chris shares how they have taken turns supporting each other in their professional and creative ventures. [28:37] Where does Katie find her passion? What lights her up? [35:45] Is there a secret brotherhood among men in podcast? [38:15] Chris makes a special announcement for Podfest.us 2017 in Orlando and an update on their upcoming podcast documentary. [45:30] Katie and Chris share how they focus on balancing work, life, health, and family. Mentioned in This Episode: Podcast Movement Podfest Story Jam Theatre Biz Women Rock Jessica's Blog Podfly

The Podcast Producers welcomes Harry Duran of the Podcast Junkies onto the show. Harry's podcast is incredibly unique in both style and vibe. You feel like you're able to let loose and relax into your chair whenever you listen to his show. We invited this Podcast Junkie on the show today to get to know him a little bit better. Harry believes that the 15-20 minute mark is when an interview tends to hit the sweet spot and start to get good. He also loves to interview people with the video on so that he can see his guests' reactions to his thought-provoking questions.   Key Takeaways: [1:20] Jessica has lost her voice. [2:30] Could you be silent for 11 days? [2:50] Harry Duran joins us on today's show! [3:50] Jessica loves Harry's podcast because you can let your hair down and get loose! [4:50] Thank you so much Podcast Movement for sponsoring us! [5:00] Why are you going to Podcast Movement? Call us at 347-480-1153 and leave us a message. [7:15] Harry, do you ever listen to your own show? [9:25] Shout-out to all our Lebanese listeners. [10:50] There are many layers to producing really good music. [11:50] What was the most uncomfortable interview Harry ever did? [18:45] Doesn't it get distracting when you have a Skype interview with video on? [19:55] Harry is trying to get more comfortable with the silence during an interview. [21:25] Waiting and letting people continue their secondary thought after a question is answered can reveal much more than their initial response. [21:50] The real meat of the conversation comes in about 15-20 minutes into an interview. [23:05] Who is Harry? [23:50] Harry is spiritual, but not religious. [25:25] Harry and his wife, Nathalie, have a dog named Disco who has been with them for 11 years. [26:50] Who is Nathalie? [29:15] Harry is a pure New Yorker at heart, but it's important to get out of your comfort zone. [30:05] Harry talks about living through Hurricane Sandy. [32:30] Most people will not be able to survive more than three days because they don't have an emergency plan. [36:00] Jessica doesn't want to teach her kids that strangers are bad, because most people aren't like that. [38:10] Harry is sooooo good at marketing. [40:25] You're never trying to sell the mattress, you're trying to sell a good night's sleep. [41:40] Hey Harry, help us come up with a retention hashtag! [43:45] First three people to hashtag Harry will get a free Podcast Junkies t-shirt. [46:15] Heads up listeners! We're recording these shows and then releasing them. We're not batch producing The Podcast Producers this season.   Mentioned in This Episode: www.podcastmovement.com/ www.thepodcastproducers.com www.podcastjunkies.com www.twitter.com/podcast_junkies www.cedarsoil.com www.jessicarhodes.biz www.podfly.net

Welcome to the first episode of season two of The Podcast Producers. We'd first like to say thank you to Podcast Movement for sponsoring us. So, what's in store for season two? Well, we're taking a different direction to the second season than we did in the first. Our goal this season is to have fun and interview some 'old-timer' podcasters. We are kicking off this season with our first guest Dave Jackson, the host of School of Podcasting. He is funny, he has been podcasting for a long, long while, and he's working with Libsyn now!   Key Takeaways: [0:06] Thank you Podcast Movement for sponsoring us! [0:50] Welcome to season two of The Podcast Producers! [3:45] Are we seriously going to do another ten episodes in two months? [4:10] Wait! Why are we doing this? What's the purpose of season two? [5:15] The most important part for us is to make this enjoyable and fun. [5:55] How did we choose these guests for the show? [7:55] Our guests have been podcasting for at least one year. [8:50] Today's guest is Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting. [9:55] Podcast Movement bought all of our ad space for season two. [12:45] Are you guys going to Podcast Movement? Call us at 347-480-1153 and leave us a message. [14:00] Welcome Dave! Sorry we had to reschedule twice. [19:00] Dave has helped more people at Libsyn than he did as a teacher. [20:45] What are review swaps? [23:20] At the end of the day, review swaps are hurting you more than helping you. [26:20] The number of reviews you have does not increase your audience size. [26:50] At the end of the day, it's really about delivering value to your audience. [28:10] The podcaster, Max Flight, started a Slack group for his audience. [29:15] Don't focus on the stats. Instead, focus on your target audience and create relationships with them.  [29:50] What's the deal with iTunes' New and Noteworthy section? [32:45] You're actually not going to see a huge audience spike if you're in this section. [33:45] Don't make such a big deal about getting into New and Noteworthy. [35:35] Dave has a loud cat and his listeners can hear him in the background. [39:15] Which podcasts does Dave listen to? [41:15] Dave doesn't find the comedy category podcasts all that funny these days. [44:20] Did Dave receive comedy training? His timing is always on point. [46:50] Want to grow your audience? Find your competition and then start your show with them. [47:15] Corey talks about the elevator incident with Ray Ortega. [48:10] Dave Jackson is Corey's hero.     Mentioned in This Episode: www.podcastmovement.com/ www.thepodcastproducers.com/ www.rhodestosuccesspodcast.com/ www.interviewconnections.com/ www.podfly.net/ www.schoolofpodcasting.com/ www.libsyn.com/ www.airplanegeeks.com www.shepodcasts.com/ www.podcastersroundtable.com/ www.podcastica.com/

Season 2 of The Podcast Producers on Podcastica The Podcast Producers is a featured “Make a Podcast” show in iTunes. Season 1 was a 10 episode audio series about the art and business of podcasting. To learn about production, stats, monetization, podcast networks and more, go to The Podcast Producers.com and listen to episodes 1-10. Season 2 premiers on April 5 and twice monthly, we'll be sharing with you inside conversations with 11 of our favorite podcasters. Dave Jackson - The School of Podcasting Harry Duran- Podcast Junkies Chris and Katie Krimitsos - Story Jam Theatre and Biz Women Rock Natalie Eckdahl - Biz Chix Glenn the Geek - The Horse Radio Network Jason and Karen- The Walking Dead Cast Jessica Kupferman and Elsie Escobar - She Podcasts Liz Covart - Ben Franklin's World Each guest on Season 2 has been podcasting well over a year and will have tips on starting a creating a network, getting sponsors, how to co-host a show,...and we'll also have fun peeling back the curtain and getting to know each other personally. Season 2 will be released twice monthly and we premier on April 5th. Go to ThePodcastProducers.com now and subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio so you don't miss out!

This week Jessica Rhodes and I bring you the unedited interview with Todd Cochrane of RawVoice and Blubrry Podcasting. Todd is a 10-year vet of the podcast industry and has invaluable insight into the past, present, and future of podcasting. Enjoy!

Welcome back to another raw and uncut episode of The Podcast Producers. I am Jessica Rhodes If you haven't yet listened to the first ten episodes of this podcast, we do recommend you checking out the fully produced series first, but if you want to dive right into our unedited interviews, stick around. In this episode of The Podcast Producers, Corey and I bring you the raw and uncut interview I had with Daniel J. Lewis, host of The Audacity to Podcast and founder of the Noodle.mx network. Daniel is a wealth of information and we spent the majority of our time talking about podcast networks so if you have thought about starting a network or joining one, this is a show you do not want to skip. Check Daniel out online at Noodle.MX or TheAudacityToPodcast.com.  

This week on The Podcast Producers RAW & UNCUT, Corey speaks with WCKG 1530AM station owner, and podcaster Matt Dubiel. Chicago Magazine featured Matt Dubiel in 2005 as one of the “pioneers of podcasting”. Fast Company Magazine called Matt Dubiel “one of social media's NEW stars” and one of top 1% of influential people on the internet!   Be sure to check out the original 10-part Season One at www.thepodcastproducers.com

This week Jessica and Corey bring you another raw and uncut edition of The Podcast Producers. Thanks again for the support, and be sure to check out Season One at www.thepodcastproducers.com.

In this episode, Jessica Rhodes sits down with Jason Cabassi, co-host of The Walking Dead ‘Cast and founder of the Podcastica network which you can check out at Podcastica.com. Jason started The Walking Dead ‘Cast with his friend Karen back when The Walking Dead first came on the air and today each episode is downloaded tens of thousands of times. He leads panels with the actors at Walker Stalker Con and has had the opportunity to interview many of the actors from the show on his podcast. If you want to take a hobby podcast and turn it into something big and exciting, you'll definitely be inspired by Jason's story. Check out Jason on the web at Podcastica.com and if you enjoyed this show, visit Corey and Jessica at ThePodcastProducers.com

This week I talk with Harry Duran of Podcast Junkies. Harry is fast-becoming an authoritative and well-respected voice in podcast circles. Each week Harry has candid, intimate, and always interesting conversations with podcasters that inspire him and listeners alike. For episodes of Podcast Junkies hit up: www.podcastjunkies.com BIOGRAPHY Hey all, my name is Harry and I'd like to tell you a little bit about myself. I've been aspiring to kick off this entrepreneurial thing for years now. After several false starts I was able to get my first mobile app built in late 2012  (which you can check out here). But needless to say, it was no ‘Flappy Bird'. Which is OK, because electronic music is one of my passions, having been a DJ for 20+ years. One important takeaway is to work on things you're passionate about, because it will definitely get you through the highs and lows. Fast forward to early 2014, and via an ah-ha moment I experienced at New Media Expo, I had the desire to start up a podcast. Although it seemed a bit meta, and straight out of Being John Malkovich, I thought, “Hey, how about a podcast about my love of podcasts and people who are on the same page as me?” It seemed like an inspiring enough idea so I moved forward. It's been a whirlwind of activity and I've learned a ton. I continue to line up interviews and am putting together some great processes that are saving me a ton of time during the production stage. It's the part that's eating up the most time, so I've got to put my OCD hat on and see where I can work smarter. Thanks for visiting and if there's any questions you have about my journey or this page, or my process, feel free to comment below! -Harry [April 2014]

Some of the common questions Corey and Jessica get asked a lot are about podcast statistics and metrics. Do download statistics really matter? This is what our hosts touch on for this episode. They interview a wide range of guests to talk about their personal experiences with statistics and if it really matters at the end of the day what those numbers say.

This week on The Podcast Producers, Jessica Rhodes speaks with host of Beyond The To-Do List, Erik Fisher. Erik is a Productivity Author,Podcaster, Speaker and Coach Beyond The To-Do List on Noodle.mx is the show where Erik talks with people on all aspects of productivity, getting good work done, and living a good life. He talks with real people who practically implement productivity strategies in their professional and personal lives. You'll be refreshed and inspired after hearing how others fail and succeed at daily productivity and continue to lead successful and meaningful lives.

This week on The Podcast Producers, RAW AND UNCUT, I speak with Jeff Brown of the Read to Lead Podcast. Jeff is a 26-year radio industry veteran. In 2013 he launched the Read to Lead Podcast which quickly became a Top 3 Career and Top 10 Business podcast. RTLP has also been nominated Best Business Podcast twice. You can subscribe via iTunes or Stitcher. In December 2013 Jeff began training and personally coaching new and up-and-coming podcasters in the techniques and tips he leveraged to become an award-winning broadcaster. In August 2014 he co-founded PodServe, a done-for-you podcasting service, that helps content creators focus on creating great content while leaving the busy work of maintaining a podcast to someone else.

Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes! This week, Jessica Rhodes and I give you a quick and dirty conversation about whether podcasters are narcissistic, impostor syndrome, and finding comfort in instant authority. Find the full episodes at The Podcast Producers: http://www.thepodcastproducers.com/

This week on The Podcast Producers, RAW AND UNCUT, Jessica Rhodes interviews Darrell Darnell of Pro Podcast Solutions about outsourcing your podcast editing, podcast advertising, and much more! Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes! Darrell began podcasting about the TV show Fringe in 2008 and formed Golden Spiral Media in 2010. Golden Spiral Media has more than two dozen podcasts and is growing. Golden Spiral Media has been nominated for nine podcast awards, including three nominations for Best Produced, and winning Best Entertainment in 2010.  Darrell has been consulting and producing podcasts for other podcasters since 2012 as a part of Golden Spiral Media. In 2014 Darrell established Pro Podcast Solutions as a stand-alone brand to help podcasters produce better podcasts and hone their craft. Darrell married his wife Kari in 1999 and has been blessed with two beautiful, bright, and fun kids. In 2013 he left his career of 19 years to focus fully on podcast production and consulting. He serves as a part-time worship leader at his church. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, which makes him a certified geek. His favorite TV show of all time is Lost and Fringe is a close second. In his free time he enjoys playing guitar, spending time with his family, and writing up silly bios so he can refer to himself in the third person.   Pro Podcast Solutions: http://www.propodcastsolutions.com/   The Podcast Producers: http://www.thepodcastproducers.com/

This week I sit down with Tim Paige of Conversioncast. Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes! Tim Paige is proud to be the Conversion Educator at LeadPages. An experienced marketer in all forms of media, Tim spends his days speaking to the most successful marketers across multiple industries, and sharing his findings with business owners who want to increase their marketing results. You may recognize Tim's voice from the dozens of webinars he has hosted at LeadPages or from LeadPages official podcast, ConversionCast. In his short time at LeadPages, Tim has already helped grow LeadPages' customer-base to 25,000 and increase the LeadPages email list by another 40,000 leads. We cover: - Podcasting is not the best way to generate leads - Podcast leads tend to buy fast and more often - Developing engagement with listeners - How to collect emails from your listeners and give away lead magnets - Good calls to action and mobile opt-in - Is there value in a mobile app? - Consider your podcast another marketing leg - Having a podcast not a good business  - How podcasts are actually make money? - The Podcasting Community - Stop faking it until you make, keep it real - The endless stream of ____preneurs - Providing real value to listeners - Modeling to develop your show and voice   More on Tim: http://www.timthepaige.com/   More on The Podcast Producers: http://www.thepodcastproducers.com/

Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes!   This week Jessica and I enjoy our back and forth on the podcast community on the whole. Enjoy the casual conversation on topics including: - Facebook groups and rules - Self-promotion in the community - Meritocracy of service providers and show hosts - Is there any value appearing on other shows? - Has the community become incestuous? - Podcasting is less a "geek" affair - The podcast conference circuit - Creeps and stalkers - When to give free advice and services  - Dealing with rejection is potential guests say "no" - How to make it easy for guests to appear on your show - The making of The Podcast Producers     Subscribe to The Podcast Producers: http://www.thepodcastproducers.com/

Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes! This week on The Podcast Producers, RAW AND UNCUT, Jessica speaks with veteran podcaster Bree Noble. Bree is a musician, accomplished singer, entrepreneur and speaker. She's focused on providing business tools for female musicians to take their career to the next level. Back in 2007 she started the highly popular Women of Substance Radio, a 24/7 online radio station that spins the best of both label and indie female artists. Seven years later she launched a 5 day per week podcast promoting female indie artists.  Check out here work at: http://www.wosradio.com/   Subscribe to The Podcast Producers: http://www.thepodcastproducers.com/

Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes! Jordan Harbinger of The Art of Charm and I share one thing in common: We tell it like it is. I love this pure, unedited conversation with one of the top podcasters in the space. Tune in to hear: - Does good content stand for itself anymore? - How to connect and network with other podcasters - Podcasters incest - Instant authority and impostor syndrome - Real download stats  - Is Corey and podcast Yoda? - Does appearing on other shows have any value today? - Is podcasting on a "comeback"? - The geek factor - In-car audio and mainstream celebs  - Staying relevant in a growing industry   If this is your first listen, we recommend that you start at Episode 1 - Is There Anybody Out There? and work your way through the series.

Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes! Hi, this is Corey and Jessica. This week we're bringing you the second conversation we recorded together while assembling The Podcast Producers series.  This week's edition is rife with small talk in the spirit of two podcasters getting to know each other before jumping into the business at hand "Hobby vs Business" podcasting. If this is your first listen, we recommend that you start at Episode 1 - Is There Anybody Out There? and work your way through the series.

Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes! Welcome back to the Podcast Producers; Raw and Uncut. This is Jessica and if this is your first listen, I want to encourage you to go back to episode 1 entitled “Is there anybody out there” and listen through the 10 episode series that Corey and I put together.  In this episode, we're sharing with you my raw interview with Alisa DiLorenzo, co-host of the One Extraordinary Marriage podcast. I invited Alisa to join me for an interview because she and her husband and co-host, Tony, have a podcast where they share intimate details about their marriage and their sex lives in an effort to help couples all over the world strengthen their relationships.  Alisa and Tony are leaders in the podcast community when it comes to transparency, vulnerability and raw conversations about real issues that couples face.  I hope you enjoy this conversation I had with Alisa. To listen to her and Tony's podcast, go to OneExtraordinaryMarriage.com.  There you have it; my conversation with Alisa DiLorenza, co-host of the One Extraordinary Marriage podcast. I just love how transparent Alisa and Tony are on their show and I think it's something we as podcasters should all strive for: more vulnerabilities. After all, that's the beautiful thing about this medium right? The connection we make with each other by sharing stories about our lives?  Corey and I want to thank you for your support of The Podcast Producers. We are excited to produce Season two and want to encourage you to reach out and let us know if there are any topics you want us to cover in season 2. You can find us on social media and at ThePodcastProducers.com. 

Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes!   Hi, this is Corey and Jessica. This week we're bringing you the first conversation we recorded together while assembling The Podcast Producers series. We sat down and riffed on the show titles and kept the conversations both loose and on point in hopes that some clever quips, valuable commentary, and well...just about everything in between would make their way into the final show. If this is your first listen, we recommend that you start at Episode 1 - Is There Anybody Out There? and work your way through the series.

Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes!   Hi, this is Corey. In this episode of the The Podcast Producers, I speak with Lex Friedman of Midroll Media on the ins and outs of podcast advertising, We cover the perspectives of, the advertisers, the podcasters, and the listeners to deliver a comprehensive guide for those who are interested in the growing field of podcast advertising.   Lex oversees sales and development for the premiere podcast advertising network. Shows represented include WTF with Marc Maron, Comedy Bang Bang, The Cracked Podcast, and shows from Michael Ian Black, Jillian Michaels, Paul Scheer, Kevin Smith, Kevin Pollak, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Aisha Tyler, and more than 100 others.   If this is your first listen, we recommend that you start at Episode 1 - Is There Anybody Out There? and work your way through the series.   Follow Jessica: @JessRhodesBiz Follow Corey: @CoreyRyanCoates

Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes! Hi, this is Jessica Rhodes. Corey Coates and I created the ten episode audio series, The Podcast Producers to tell a story about the art and business of podcasting. If this is your first listen, I recommend going back and starting with episode 1, Is There Anybody Out There.  We interviewed 28 podcast producers and in this episode, you're about to hear the raw and unedited conversation I had with Mary and Blake Larsen. Corey and I will be releasing all of the interviews we conducted for The Podcast Producers over the next several months because it's our hope that with these full conversations, you'll have an even deeper insight to the art and business of podcasting. Thanks again for your support, to find the full series and more information about our guests, corey, and myself, visit ThePodcastProducers.com. Mary and Blake run a business called Tom Mom Media; Mary is a blogger at TallMomTinyBaby.com, they co-host ParentCast, Outlander Cast and We are the living reminders. I am a personal huge fan of ParentCast; i highly recommend all parents of babies and toddlers listen, they're absolutely hysterical. You can find Mary and Blake online at Tall MomMedia.com. From there you can find links to their three podcasts and connect with them on social media.    I hope you enjoyed this very unedited interview with Mary and Blake. If you enjoy the podcast producers, please share the show with a friend, and head on over to iTunes to leave us a review. We really appreciate your support and can't wait to bring you season two.

Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes! Hi, this is Corey. I, along with Jessica Rhodes, created the audio series, The Podcast Producers. It is a ten-part audio program made to study what we considered to be some of the most compelling interpretations of what's happening in the podcasting space, as told by our guests - The Podcast Producers. If this is your first listen, I recommend you start at Episode 1, entitled Is There Anybody Out There, and work your way through the series. What you are about to hear is the raw, unedited version of my interview with podcaster, blogger, and author David McRaney. Jessica and I are going to release these “behind the scenes” shows for you to get a look at the linear form conversations that took place ahead of editing and production the final program. There's a lot of great insights and content that wound up on the cutting room floor, and it's our hope that you can find even greater depth and value in this interviews in their pure state. These are unpolished, raw, and real.  Thanks again for the support, and you can find out more at www.thepodcastproducers.com. And now, here's my interview David McRaney. David's Bio: I created the blog You Are Not So Smart. I did a lot of other things before that. I even owned two pet stores for a few years. Yes, pet stores. Don't do that, by the way. My blog became an internationally bestselling book now available in 14 languages. It also became a podcast hosted at Boing Boing where I'm currently writing about psychology. My second book, You Are Now Less Dumb, was released in 2013. I'm working on a third book right now, probably while you are reading this.  I cut my teeth as a newspaper reporter covering Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast and in the Pine Belt region of the Deep South. Later, I covered things like who tests rockets for NASA, what it is like to run a halfway home for HIV-positive homeless men, and how a family sent their kids to college by making and selling knives. Since then, I have been an editor, photographer, voiceover artist, television host, public speaker, and tornado survivor. I worked for several years as the head of digital media for WDAM-TV where I also produced The Green Couch Sessions, a TV show about the music of the Deep South. I've done some commercial work too. I've written for Heineken, Duck Tape, and a few others. I recently appeared in a Reebok ad that I also helped write.  I am married to Amanda McRaney, who is my favorite person, and I live in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.   My cat's name is Simon. 

Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes! Welcome to the final episode of The Podcast Producers. Corey and Jessica get a first hand look at what radio broadcasters think about the podcasting industry. They interview broadcasters who have been in both industries to get an honest view on whether the radio and podcast mediums can both co-exist with one another. As this is the final episode of our ten-part series, we'd like to thank the listeners who have downloaded the series and everyone involved with the production of the show. This podcast would not have been possible without you!    Key Takeaways: 2:15 – Podcasts are on-demand and Radio is not.  5:10 – All the top talk show hosts are above 50-60 years old and they're overpaid.  10:10 – Radio broadcasters used to be seen as rock stars.  11:00 – Can both podcast and radio formats exist in the future?  12:40 – Are the words podcast and radio one and the same?  15:15 – People are going to get more creative in the future with how they use podcasts and radio. 18:45 – Big companies are taking notice of the podcast medium.  20:30 – Matt DuBiel is broadcasting podcasts on his radio stations.  23:15 – Radio stations tend to have a poor business model.  27:05 – Podcasts are more convenient to listen to than radio.  32:30 – In radio you hear a lot more negative feedback than you do in podcasts.  38:35 – Radio broadcasters need to embrace new media and podcasts.    39:15 – Thank you to all our guests for making The Podcast Producers a reality!    Mentioned In This Episode:   This American Life | Alex Goldman – Reply All | Radiolab | iHeartRadio | Matt DuBiel – WCKG | John Lee Dumas - Entrepreneur On Fire | Seth Godin's Startup School | Larry Winget – The Pitbull of Personal Development | NPR | Leo Laporte | The CBC | Jeremy Taggart and Jonathan Torrens  - Taggart and Torrens | Randy Bachman's Vinyl Tap | Anthony Weiss

Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes! Podcasters often have concerns about alienating their listeners if they have advertisers on their show. For many podcasters, advertising doesn't even cross their mind until they've established a strong following. For today's episode of The Podcast Producers, Corey and Jessica interview a number of hosts and ask them about their personal thoughts on advertising. They also interview ad agencies to find out what they look for in a podcast before they reach out to a host.   Key Takeaways: 4:11 – There's only a small amount of podcasters actually making money from sponsorships.  6:05 – Should I start my podcast as a business? The answer is no.  6:50 – People know when you're speaking the truth even though they can't see your face.  8:40 – Advertisers are starting to come to podcasters.  12:55 – Not all podcasters want advertisers on their show.  17:15 – Companies are still hesitant in investing in a podcast.  18:50 – Podcasters are afraid to alienate their listeners with advertising.  23:10 – Many podcasters didn't even have a plan to monetize their podcast when they first started.  29:00 – Host should have as much fun with ad reads as they can. 30:50 – Podcasters have actively turned down advertisers because they don't want to sell their soul.   36:10 – Although podcasters may not be a big fan of advertisers, they are more than happy to use affiliate links and promote brands they use to their listeners.  42:30 – It's still quite hard to deliver accurate metrics to the advertiser.  46:35 – Where is the podcaster/advertiser relationship going?  52:20 – What do I need to do to get a good advertiser?  56:30 – If I'm a small podcaster, is there any hope for me?  58:26 – Corey generated some revenue by signing up to affiliate links of products he already uses.   60:35 – Be clear with your listeners that you're sending them to an affiliate link.     Mentioned In This Episode:   Tom Webster – Edison Research | Lex Friedman – Mid Roll | Tim Paige – ConversionCast | Bill's Monday Morning Podcast | Phillip Swindall – The Podcasters | David Hooper – RED podcast | Alex Goldman – Reply All | Liz Covart – Ben Franklin's World | Darrell Darnell – Pro Podcast Solutions | Cliff Ravenscraft – Podcast Answer Man | Bree Noble – Women of Substance Radio | Alisa DiLorenzo – ONE Extraordinary Marriage | Katie Kritmitsos – Biz Women Rock! | Erik Fisher – Beyond The To Do List | Jason Hartman – Hartman Media | Mary Larsen – Tall Mom Tiny Baby | Todd Cochrane of Blubrry | Cliff Ravenscraft – Podcast Answer Man

Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes! Corey and Jessica touch on the topic of podcast networks in this episode. They sit down with podcasters who have joined networks and they also get some great insight with Daniel J. Lewis who runs a podcast network himself. We hear our guests talk about some of the pros and cons of joining a network, why people should create a network, and more on this edition.    Key Takeaways: 2:25 – So many podcast/radio networks want their shows to only appear under their network and no where else.  6:20 – Being part of a network automatically makes listeners trust you. 7:15 – There has to be a clear theme to the network or else listeners won't benefit from it.  8:11 – Daniel J. Lewis shares his thoughts on the benefits of a network.   12:05 – Being part of a network may also get you more sponsors.  14:45 – Each podcast that has been on the Noodle.mx Network were invited to it first.  16:40 – What are some of the cons of being part of a network?  21:35 – What are some of the reasons why you should start a network?  24:35 – You really need to have a level of trust with everyone on your network as well as written agreements.    Mentioned In This Episode:   Leo Laporte – This Week in Tech | NPR | David Hooper – RED podcast | Erik Fisher – Beyond The To Do List | Daniel J. Lewis – Noodle.mx Network | Cliff Ravenscraft – GSPN.tv | Podcasters' Paradise | Sololab | Wayne and Troy – Under the Dome Radio/Resurrection Revealed | Overseas Radio | Trek.fm

Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes! For this episode of The Podcast Producers, Corey and Jessica take a step away from the microphone and get the honest opinions from podcasters about whether they outsource their podcast or not. A podcast can be a full-time job and very time consuming to get the quality right, so do podcasters like to take on all of the work or do they prefer to delegate certain parts out to the professionals? They interview a wide range of hosts to find out the answer to this question.    Key Takeaway: 1:15 – A podcast can take between 20-30 hours a week to produce.  3:20 – Albert Burdge has a team working on his podcast.  12:20 – Podcasts are a major commitment  17:15 – Great interviews happen through listening.  20:00 – It's okay if someone else has the same podcast you're doing, just develop your own spin to it.  21:01 – Should you edit your own stuff?  24:30 – Using video during an audio interview helps understand the guest a lot better.  27:50 – How can we keep the interviews process natural?  30:40 – Standing while you're doing an interview can help boost your energy levels for your show.  35:20 – Getting started is the most important step. Try not to get bogged down by the details.  37:20 – Are podcasters making money?  38:25 – Be careful who you're taking advice from.  44:30 – Jason Hartman has always outsourced the editing part of his shows.  48:40 – Some podcasters simply can't afford to outsource their podcast.  52:40 – Time is the most valuable resource we have, so what's important to you?  55:30 – Podcasts are a ton of work to create.    60:20 – Despite the hard work, you can still do it yourself.    Mentioned In This Episode:    Liz Covart – Ben Franklin's World  | Toby Lyles - http://twentyfoursound.com/ | Albert and Heather Burdge – Quantum Leap | Alisa DiLorenzo – ONE Extraordinary Marriage | 99% Invisible | Harry Duran – Podcast Junkies | David Hooper – RED podcast. | Jeff Brown – Read to Lead | Phillip Swindall – The Podcasters | Jason Hartman – Hartman Media | https://slack.com/ | https://auphonic.com/ | Darrell Darnell – Pro Podcast Solutions | Alex Goldman – Reply All

Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes! Corey and Jessica answer the question of whether or not podcasts are another form of isolation from the world. Is it making our connections stronger or more distant? In this episode, our hosts seek out and interview a number of guests to answer that very question. The guests talk about the positives and negatives of better technology as well as the importance of disconnecting completely.    Key Takeaways: 1:50 – You develop a deeper sense of loyalty to a podcast host.  3:50 – What happens when you meet a host in person? 7:52 – Is technology helping us disconnect?  10:10 – What does the internet mean to us as a society?  14:10 – Sometimes we just want to sit back and have decisions made for us.  15:50 – People listen less to podcasts in December.  19:50 – Being open to listeners puts you at risk, but many people wonder how hosts do it.  21:45 – Just as much as a host becomes part of a listener's life, listeners become part of the host's life too.  25:40 – We don't always want to make a decision. We want to shut off and tune out sometimes.  26:50 – Are we really connecting with people or are we further isolating ourselves?  32:30 – Corey decided with a couple of friends that they'd completely disconnect from the internet every Sunday.  35:25 – Podcasting can bring a couple closer together.  38:05 – Moms have an outlet to talk to a 'real adult' when podcasting.  38:50 – Will everyone in the future have a podcast? Jason Hartman thinks so.  40:45 – Podcasts may turn into a social media format like the way blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn have become.    Mentioned In This Episode: Matterness by Allison Fine | Elsie Escobar – She Podcasts | Bree Noble – Women of Substance Radio | Alisa DiLorenzo – ONE Extraordinary Marriage | Jason Hartman – Hartman Media | David McRaney – You Are Not So Smart | Mary and Blake Larsen – ParentCast | Jay and Jack – The Lost Podcast

Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes! Some of the common questions Corey and Jessica get asked a lot are about podcast statistics and metrics. Do download statistics really matter? This is what our hosts touch on for this episode. They interview a wide range of guests to talk about their personal experiences with statistics and if it really matters at the end of the day what those numbers say.    Key Takeaways: 1:45 – Stats matter for advertisers.  4:20 – Engaging directly with your listeners will be what raises your stats more effectively.  7:40 – Don't launch without a strategy. It is true that content is no longer king?  9:45 – Stay relevant by creating amazing stuff or niche down and create specific content for only your listeners. 11:45 – It doesn't take many downloads to get you to the top of iTunes.  12:40 – Twitter bombing will make you lose your core audience.  13:50 – Stats do matter and they don't - it depends on your goals.  16:45 – Edison Research puts up stats of how many people are listening to podcasts on a monthly basis.  19:35 – Back in the day, radio stations could target people within 90 miles only. Podcasting has changed that.  20:20 – A download doesn't necessarily mean it's a listener. 24:35 – Smart phones have made it easier to listen to podcasts on the go.  27:00 – People say our attention spans are getting shorter, but that's not true.  30:15 – Constant promotion does increase listener downloads.  31:40 – It's not cool to lie to people about your stats.  36:20 – The trend of podcasting as an easy why to make money online will die out.  37:20 – Libsyn received 2.6 billion downloads in 2014 alone.  38:30 – The fastest way to promote your show is still through world of mouth.  44:10 – Podcasters no longer have to explain to people what a podcast is.  47:10 – Jessica Rhodes shares her podcast stats.  48:40 – It doesn't matter how many people are listening, it's who's listening and why.  49:20 – Podcasting is about people, not stats.  51:12 – Shouldn't there be more women in the podcasting space?  53:45 – Should we change the 'podcast' name?    58:25 – Stats do not tell the whole story. There are other things you can look at that tell whether a podcast is worthwhile.      Mentioned: Bree Noble – Women of Substance Radio | Daniel J. Lewis – Noodle.mx Network | Jordan Harbinger – The Art of Charm | Katie Kritmitsos – Biz Women Rock! | Phillip Swindall – The Podcasters | Rob Walch of Libsyn | Todd Cochrane of Blubrry | Ben Krueger – Authority Engine | Tom Webster – Edison Research | Scott Chambers | NMX Event | Dan Carlin – Hardcore History | Liz Covart – Ben Franklin's World | Gimlet Media – StartUp & Reply All | Elsie Escobar – She Podcasts 

Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes! Corey and Jessica touch on the psychology and mindset of podcasters on this episode. People might think podcasters are a bit full of themselves, but is this really the case? Corey and Jessica answer questions like: Are podcasters narcissistic and fake? What should podcasters do if they experience imposter syndrome? Who's really an expert in the podcasting space? Can I be an expert? All the answers to these questions and more on this episode of The Podcast Producers.    Key Takeaways: 2:05 – Are podcasters narcissistic?  4:00 – Quit being fake. Be who you are, be real, and that will connect with people.  6:00 – Tim Paige still struggles with finding his own voice and what his audience wants.  7:10 – Sometimes copying your idols will give you a jump start on developing your own voice.  9:30 – What are some of the constraints podcasters are facing?  11:30 – You want to keep your podcast raw and natural, but you should also have a framework around it.   13:40 – Have a plan with your podcast and keep going.  16:45 – Don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help.  18:45 – Do podcasters fear that they'll become narcissistic?  23:50 – Podcasters want to add a new voice or opinion into the community that no one else seems to be covering.  24:40 – How humble are podcasters?  29:05 – Podcasters can be very open and transparent about how they think and it might rub people the wrong way.  33:45 – Podcasts give people an outlet to connect with others while they're working at home.  39:45 – Bringing vulnerability to a podcast also let's listeners be vulnerable too.  43:45 – Imposter syndrome can creep up on podcasters.  45:40 – I hate my voice!  52:05 -  You'll know pretty quickly if your content is worth while based on listener feedback.  56:20 – Having a podcast doesn't make you an expert.  61:00 – How do the real experts get started?    63:20 – Are podcasts trying to manipulate us? This isn't anything new.      Mentioned In This Episode: Dan Andrews – Tropical MBA | Pat Flynn – The Smart Passive Income  | John Lee Dumas - Entrepreneur On Fire | Dan Miller - 48 Days | Tim Paige – ConversionCast | Matt DuBiel – WCKG | Rob Walch of Libsyn | Daniel J. Lewis – Noodle.mx Network | Radiolab | Freakonomics | Marc Maron - WTF | Chris Hardwick – Nerdist | Cliff Ravenscraft – Podcast Answer Man | David Hooper – RED Podcast | Jordan Harbinger – The Art of Charm | David McRaney – You Are Not So Smart | Jason Cabassi – The Walking Dead Cast | Alisa & Tony DiLorenzo – ONE Extraordinary Marriage | Ben Krueger – Authority Engine | Jason Hartman – Hartman Media

Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes! Corey and Jessica focus on the podcast community in this Podcast Producers episode. They answer common questions like; Is the community incestuous? Are podcasters only interviewing other podcasters? Does having an A-list guest improve a show? And much more. Corey and Jessica also interview podcasters who share their personal stories about how the podcast community has helped them grow over the years.    Key Takeaways: 1:05 – The podcast community is starting to develop cliques.  5:40 – The podcast community is incredibly supportive.  7:50 – There's so many different ways to do the same thing. It all depends on what feels good for you.  12:20 – Hosts are very welcoming to newcomers.  20:45 – Podcast hosts are so transparent that listeners have a deep and personal connection with the host without ever meeting them.  22:30 – More people are connecting with podcast hosts via email or Twitter more than on other platforms.  25:45 – Some podcasters are afraid to tell their real friends that they podcast. 29:30 – What's unique about podcasting are the relationships that can be developed between the host and listener.  31:10 – Are podcasters only talking to other podcasters?  36:00 – It's valuable to appear on different people's podcasts, because the audience might not know who you are.  38:30 – Getting an a-list host to interview you in order to get sponsors on your show isn't the right approach to it anymore.  41:45 – Don't make your guests jump through hoops.  44:30 – Will having a-list guests on a podcast make it more popular?  53:00 – As high-quality experts enter the podcasting space, so do the snake oil salesmen who have ulterior motives.  57:00 – Everybody in this community is so nice!  57:50 – Podcast Movement's Facebook group is incredibly helpful. 67:00 – Attending podcast-specific events have been a great way for podcasters to meet other people in the industry.    71:25 – We need to focus on our content and on the people listening. That's what really matters.     Mentioned In This Episode: Liz Covart – Ben Franklin's World | Elsie Escobar & Jessica Kupferman – She Podcasts | Podcast Movement | Jason Van Orden – Internet Business Mastery | David Hooper – RED Podcast | Bree Noble – Women of Substance Radio | Erik Fisher – Beyond The To Do List | Pat Flynn – The Smart Passive Income | Jason Cabassi – The Walking Dead Cast | Cliff Ravenscraft – Podcast Answer Man | Darrell Darnell – Pro Podcast Solutions | Podcasters' Paradise | Caleb Bacon – Man School | Albert Burdge – Quantum Leap | Keith Thomas – Stratford Festival | John Lee Dumas - Entrepreneur On Fire | David McRaney – You Are Not So Smart | Kate Erickson – Kate's Take | Ben Krueger – Authority Engine | Tim Paige – ConversionCast| Jason Hartman – Hartman Media | NMX Event | Walker Stalker Con 

Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes! For today's main theme of Podcast Producers, Corey Coates and Jessica Rhodes really focus on the business side of podcasting. People may get into podcasting because they think it'll make them lots of money and they'll automatically be seen as a guru, but this is rarely the case with most podcasts. Corey and Jessica touch on topics such as the difference between a hobby podcast and a business podcast, how podcasters make money, how podcasters stay on top of their game and keep producing show after show, and much more on today's episode.    Key Takeaways: 1:10 – Hobby podcasters podcast because they love the medium.  2:40 – Learn how one hobby podcast turned into a business podcast.  5:30 – How do you measure success?  8:40 – Be serious about your podcast quality.  12:50 – How did Daniel J. Lewis from Noodle.mx get started?  17:20 – How are people using podcasting to make money?  23:25 – There's just something about the human voice that makes podcasts so loveable.  27:00 – What's the difference between podcasting for yourself versus for a brand?  33:20 – You can get fantastic people on your podcast that wouldn't otherwise give you the time of day through other mediums.  36:30 – Podcasts help shorten the sales process on potential customers.  38:50 – You have to treat a podcast as an expense/investment first.  41:50 – For most people, the podcast medium is not good as a primary business.  45:15 – Podcasts can be a really great business model. It's flexible to your schedule and it's online.  50:10 – Podcasts help build communities of people who identify with your brand.  52:50 – Be clear about what your podcast is and what it is not.  56:05 – So many podcasters can get caught up in the 'guru' title.  62:25 – Podcasting as a business may be the wrong way to look at it.  63:40 – There's a good chance big companies will adapt to the podcast medium.  72:50 – What kind of audience do you want to cater to?  74:30 – You have to take your podcast seriously.  76:35 – How do you stay on top of your game and avoid getting bored?  80:40 – Is there such a thing as a professional podcaster?  87:50 – The more you're able to address the individual, the more intimate your podcast is going to feel.  89:40 – What do you have to do to actually make money in podcasting?    99:20 – There's still a lack of a great podcast app where you can listen to all of your favorite shows the way you want.    Mentioned In This Episode: Darrell Darnell – Pro Podcast Solutions | Albert Burdge – Quantum Leap | Daniel J. Lewis – Noodle.mx Network | Ander Frischer – Fearless Careers | Tim Paige – ConversionCast | John Lee Dumas - Entrepreneur On Fire  | Jason Hartman – Hartman Media | Katie Kritmitsos – Biz Women Rock! | Alisa DiLorenzo – ONE Extraordinary Marriage | David Hooper – RED podcast | Jordan Harbinger – The Art of Charm | David McRaney – You Are Not So Smart | Jason Cabassi – The Walking Dead Cast | Harry Duran – Podcast Junkies | Kate Erickson – Kate's Take | Mary and Blake Larsen – ParentCast | Matt DuBiel – WCKG | Ben Krueger – Authority Engine  | Jeff Brown – Read to Lead | Erik Fisher – Beyond The To Do List  | Elsie Escobar – She Podcasts | Dave Jackson – School of Podcasting  | Ray Ortega – The Podcasters' Studio | Liz Covart – Ben Franklin's World  | Bree Noble – Women of Substance Radio | Libsyn | Midroll | Alex Goldman – Reply All | Gimlet Media – StartUp | 1991: The Year Punk Broke | Serial |This American Life

Be sure to leave us a quick review on iTunes! Welcome to the first episode of The Podcast Producers with Corey Coates and Jessica Rhodes. Corey owns a boutique podcast production company called Podfly and Jessica founded a company that books high-end guests on her client's podcasts called Interview Connections. Corey and Jessica have teamed up to share their podcast experiences to the world and get other podcasters in the industry to do the same. The Podcast Producers is a ten-part series interviewing the best in the industry to help listeners get a true sense of what podcasting is all about.   Key Takeaways: 2:45 - What's a podcast?  4:15 – Do podcasters listen to a lot of other podcasts?  5:30 – Podcasts have changed my life!  8:20 – You can be ultra, ultra specific with podcasts.  8:50 – Podcasts bring families closer.  11:20 – How do podcasters spread word about their podcasts?  12:00 – When did you start listening to podcasts?  14:30 – Podcasters don't listen to podcasts within their own genre.  16:10 – It's great to listen to intelligent people while you do mommy things.  18:30 – Podcasters start podcasts because they can't find anyone doing it.  20:00 – You can listen to content from normal people and actually get a reply back on Twitter!  24:00 – The listener should know what today's show is about within the first 60 seconds.  25:50 – Don't make your podcasts too short.  28:30 – The relationship the listener has with a podcaster can be really cool and really creepy at the same time.  31:50 – There's a lot of people out there making great podcasts.  32:50 – Are the geeks and purists running away from podcasting?  34:40 – How is the average person finding podcasts?  38:15 – The listeners have the power.  43:30 – Is podcasting going to be a successful medium in the future?  44:50 – Don't forget to subscribe to Podcast Producer's iTunes and Stitcher Radio feed.  TWEET THIS! “THE IMPORTANT THING ABOUT A PODCAST IS IT'S EVERGREEN.”  “PODCASTING IS BEING SPREAD ORGANICALLY. PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT IT WITH THEIR FRIENDS; SHARING IT WITH PEOPLE IN A VERY INTIMATE WAY.”  “THERE'S NO SHORTAGE OF INTERESTING PEOPLE DOING INTERESTING STUFF AROUND PODCASTING.”  Mentioned In This Episode: Bree Noble – Women of Substance Radio |Jason Cabassi – The Walking Dead Cast | Jason Hartman – Hartman Media |Mary and Blake Larsen – ParentCast |Music Together | Mom and Dad Are Fighting Podcast | Liz Covart – Ben Franklin's World | Erik Fisher – Beyond The To Do List | Christ Hardwick – Nerdist | Albert and Heather Burdge – Quantum Leap | Mission Log Podcast | The Signal Podcast | Twilight Zone Podcast |Talk Is Jericho Podcast | Harry Duran – Podcast Junkies| David Hooper – RED podcast. | Tim Paige – ConversionCast| Jeff Brown – Read to Lead | Alex Goldman – Reply All| Comedy Bang Bang | 99% Invisible  |This American Life| RadioLab| Pete Holmes – You Made It Weird| Invisibilia| Gilmore Guys| Jordan Harbinger – The Art of Charm| Serial| Gimlet Media – StartUp | Todd Cochrane – Geek News Central | Tom Webster – Edison Research