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E-books, websites, podcasts, UI/UX—online media is changing the landscape of publishing. Meet the authors, designers, developers, bloggers, and more in the Pubcast's weekly interviews with electronic publishing professionals. Hosted by the students of the

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    • May 20, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    Talking with Margot Wood of Oni Press & Epic Reads

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 39:25


    Lauren Mitchell chats with Margot Wood, the director of sales at comic-book publishing house Oni Press. In this podcast interview, Wood reflects on her past experiences in a digital-heavy role at "Big Five" publisher HarperCollins, where she was community manager for Epic Reads, as well as her current role at Oni Press. This podcast interview was recorded on March 30, 2019.

    Talking with Laura Brady of Anansi Press

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 27:51


    Desiree DeMarco chats with Laura Brady, director of cross media at Canadian publishing house Anansi Press, about her work with e-book conversion and the technical skills and technologies needed to stay current in the electronic publishing industry. This podcast interview was recorded on April 2, 2019.

    Talking with Caroline DeTore about artificial intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 22:23


    Alice Barry chats with Caroline DeTore, freelance content writer for such outlets as Cortex, Marketmuse, Levitate Music Fest, and Press Junkie PR. The highlight of their conversation is the innovations of artificial intelligence (AI) and its effect on writing and marketing. This podcast interview was recorded on March 31, 2019.

    Talking with Emily Turner of the Improper Bostonian

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 33:28


    Rachel Sparks chats with Emily Turner, digital editor for the Improper Bostonian, about work-life balance, social media, and diversity in digital publishing during our current political climate. This podcast interview was recorded on March 28, 2019, prior to the Improper Bostonian closing its doors on April 25.

    Talking with Kelly Jensen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 31:04


    Marissa Massey chats with Kelly Jensen, an editor and former community manager at Book Riot. Along with a former grad school classmate, Kelly also manages the website StackedBooks, which has existed for over a decade, having recently migrated from Blogger to WordPress. In this interview, Kelly shares the current and future trends in online publishing and how listeners can keep abreast. This podcast interview was recorded on Apr 3, 2019.

    Talking with Chef Catherine Gleeson of The Cook Nook

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 25:31


    In the debut episode of The Pubcast's eighth season, Lillian Dunaj interviews Chef Catherine Gleeson of The Cook Nook, a recipe blog that also offers personal chef and catering services. Gleeson shares how her passion for cooking drove her to turn her hobby into a full-time business; what the right social media outlets are to target food enthusiasts; why she chose WordPress as her blogging platform and how she went about monetizing her content; and what her current favorite recipes are. This podcast interview was recorded on Apr 5, 2019.

    Talking with Cat Richardson of Bodega Magazine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 26:20


    Dana Guth offers this enlightening chat with Cat Richardson, the editor-in-chief of Bodega Magazine, a digital-only literary journal, in which they discuss online vs. offline publication and consumption habits. This interview was recorded on April 2, 2018.

    Talking with Verity Harris of Live Nation UK

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2018 27:56


    Jackie Kolgraf chats with Verity Harris, a web content coordinator for Live Nation UK, a music concert ticket and tour news site. Verity discusses her current job, what the role involves, and the current and future state of the music industry. This interview was recorded on March 25, 2018.

    Talking with Krista Madden of Beauty and the Dirt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018 36:32


    Leigh Badrigian chats with Krista Madden, founder & CEO of Beauty And The Dirt, to dish on blogging in the beauty and fashion industry, and shares her tips and strategies on how to build a successful website and use the right social media networks to match your content and audience. This interview was recorded on March 30, 2018.

    Talking with Thomas Steffon of Project365

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 29:55


    Cassidy Sulaiman chats with Thomas Steffon, the creator, writer, contributor, and creative director of The Creative Extreme. In this episode, they discuss Project365, a massive multimedia publishing venture that started with creating a new character every day in 2016. This interview was recorded on Apr 3, 2018.

    Talking with Ksandra Unangst of KasFire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2017 13:22


    Danielle Raymond chats with Ksandra Unangst, a YouTube content creator whose channel, KasFire, focuses on books and literature, making her part of the Booktube community. This interview was recorded on April 3, 2017.

    Talking with Tom Hoeler, Assistant Editor at Del Rey Spectra

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2017 39:06


    Carrie O'Brien chats with Tom Hoeler, assistant editor at Del Rey Spectra, about social media moderating and new types of ebooks on the market. This interview was recorded on April 5, 2017.

    Talking with Kelly Stout of Gizmodo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2017 20:30


    Palak Patel chats with Kelly Stout, senior editor at Gizmodo Media Group. In this podcast interview, Stout talks about her time with Gawker, the pace of covering politics online, the pros and cons of a digital platform in modern journalism, and online comment moderation. This interview was recorded on April 5, 2017.

    Talking with Lauren Ver Hage, Chief Design Officer at The Financial Diet

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2017 20:23


    Megan Utterback chats with Lauren Ver Hage, Chief Design Officer at The Financial Diet, about how beautiful design can make talking about money less stressful and almost enjoyable; software skills that are useful in online design; and how The Financial Diet has blossomed in the last two years. This interview was recorded on March 29, 2017.

    Talking with Jeff Moss, Blind Ferret communications director

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2017 29:36


    Anu Reddy chats with Jeff Moss, communications director at Blind Ferret, where he edits the webcomics Least I Could Do and Looking for Group. In this interview, Jeff discusses the challenge in distinguishing yourself in a crowded webcomic market; the value in reaching audiences both large and small; and the exciting opportunities in branching out into other media and merchandise. This interview was recorded on March 30, 2017.

    Talking with Matt Nelson, founder of WeRateDogs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2017 13:52


    Jerrika L. Waller chats with Matt Nelson, creator of the popular Twitter account WeRateDogs. With nearly 2 million followers, the account has been used to quantitatively assess a variety of canines, as well as dismiss haters and occasionally advocate against the current political administration. In this interview, Jerrika and Matt discuss how the account was created, the celebrities whose shout-outs helped promote it, the importance of copyright and attribution, Matt's current studies in golf management, and more. This interview was recorded on April 17, 2017.

    Talking with Erin Kuykendall, Editor in Chief of The Audacity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2017


    Kaley Kiermayr chats with Erin Kuykendall, Editor in Chief of The Audacity zine, about the heart and perseverance behind putting together a publication that gives a voice to artists, activists, and storytellers. This interview was recorded on March 30, 2017.

    Talking with Kaila Hale-Stern of The Mary Sue

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2017 27:01


    Adelia Humme chats with Kaila Hale-Stern, Senior Editor at The Mary Sue, about the rise of geek interests in popular culture, the challenges of comment moderation, and the future of online communities. This interview was recorded on March 31, 2017.

    Talking with Emillie Marvel of Idobi Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2016 16:37


    Lauren Cepero chats with Emillie Marvel, a writer, junior editor, and programming assistant at Idobi Radio. This interview was recorded on November 15, 2015.

    Talking with Eric Grzymkowski, Marketing Project Manager at Barefoot Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2016 16:38


    Liz Agresta talks with Eric Grzymkowski, Marketing Project Manager at Barefoot Books, about what it takes to redesign a website for a dedicated customer base/workforce. This interview was recorded on November 15, 2015.

    Talking with Cartoonist Dana Simpson of Phoebe and Her Unicorn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2016 32:18


    Avi Gibson talks with Dana Simpson, cartoonist of comic strip Phoebe and Her Unicorn (formerly known as Heavenly Nostrils), about the contest that earned her comic syndication, just as she was retiring from webcomics; the different names the strip has carried and their SEO value; the formats that Universal Uclick's GoComics publishes the strip in; and more. This interview was recorded on December 5, 2015.

    Talking with Yiqing Shao, Digital Editor at Boston Magazine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2016 26:33


    Sarah Burke chats with Yiqing Shao, digital editor for Boston magazine, about her start in publishing, her Emerson background, and the future of the digital department at Boston Magazine. This interview was recorded on November 24, 2015.

    Talking with Deanna Elliot, Founder of The Marble Collection Inc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2016 17:44


    Amanda Weikel chats with Deanna Elliot, Founder of The Marble Collection Inc., a magazine that cultivates creativity and excellence in the arts by engaging teen artists and writers in a publication process that affirms their voices and deepens their learning. This interview was recorded on December 2, 2015.

    Talking with Amaryah Orenstein, literary agent at GO Literary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2016 20:10


    Brittany Mytnik chats with Amaryah Ornstein, literary agent at GO Literary Agency, about e-rights, e-books, and publishing in a tech-savvy era. This interview was recorded on November 19, 2015.

    Talking with Amanda Nelson, Managing Editor at Book Riot

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2015 26:35


    Tracy Campbell chats with Amanda Nelson, Managing Editor at Book Riot, about books, podcasts, and the state of blogging in a crowded sphere. This interview was recorded on November 23, 2015.

    Talking with Ziv Navoth, co-founder and CEO at Paragraph

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2015 28:34


    Lauren Clairmont talks with Ziv Navoth, CEO of Paragraph, a company that helps people discover, tell, and experience great stories. Ziv talks about why Paragraph Shorts is an app and not a website; how Paragraph has opted to complement written short stories with other media; and their latest app, launched just last week: Crave, "a new app that matches bestselling authors with the hottest actors to offer romance fans an entirely new reading experience". This interview was recorded on November 24, 2015.

    Talking with Ryan Bradley, features editor of Words Apart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2015 9:35


    Ariana Colozzo interviews Ryan Bradley, features editor and editor-in-chief emeritus at Words Apart, an online magazine that addresses issues such as social privilege, mental health, cultural feminism, and more. How do the editors choose which topic to theme each issue around? And how do they address these issues in ways that are respectful, diverse, and engaging? Find out in this week's podcast. This interview was recorded on April 13, 2015.

    Talking with Tau Zaman, freelance graphic designer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2015 23:31


    Patrick Prendergast chats with Tau Zaman about what to keep in mind when starting a freelance career as a graphic designer. This interview was recorded on April 13, 2015.

    Talking with Sarah Platanitis of MassLive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2015 26:00


    Lauren Milne talks with Sarah Platanitis, a producer, editor, writer, and blogger for MassLive, about story selection, coordination, and scheduling. On her own time, Platanitis also manages the the Women & Food Project, an interactive storytelling exhibit that combines food with photography. This interview was recorded on April 14, 2015.

    Talking with Heather Butterfield, BenBella Books editor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2015 12:56


    Marissa Fritz talks with Heather Butterfield, editor at BenBella Books, about publishing vegan cookbooks, running a website in WordPress, email marketing with MailChimp, and more. This interview was recorded on April 16, 2015.

    Talking with Quinn Cohane, Product Manager at Her Campus Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2015 16:29


    Megan Shuffleton chats with Quinn Cohane, Product Manager at Her Campus Media, about the career path that led her to Her Campus; online publications and the technical side of the online publishing industry; and how Her Campus uses such tools as Drupal, Pantheon, GitHub, a knowledge base (KB), and more. This interview was recorded on April 2, 2015.

    Talking with Curtis Perdue, editor of inter|rupture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2015 23:58


    Rachelle Martin chats with Curtis Perdue, editor and creator of the online art journal inter|rupture, which publishes poetry that "aims to startle and assault the current by providing readers with emerging and established artists who crave discovery". In this interview, they discuss the nature of publishing art online, adapting online art to print editions while remaining free online, the interaction with reading series, and more. This interview was recorded on April 15, 2015.

    Talking with Caitlin Cooke, Destructoid writer & GitHub recruiter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2015 27:35


    Jared Ettinger chats with Caitlin Cooke, recruiter for GitHub and writer for Destructoid.com, about games writing, joining an online game community, using visuals accurately and effectively, how she switches between the different kinds of writing her two jobs require, and the aesthetic that defines her writing styles. This interview was recorded on April 7, 2015.

    Talking with Farah Joan, Intellectual Property Manager at Cengage Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2015 17:48


    Brittany Santos chats with Farah Joan, intellectual property manager at Cengage Learning, about e-books, content licensing, and the unique properties of e-books in a world adjusting to the potential of this technology. This interview was recorded on April 20, 2015.

    Talking with Katie Sherman, Beacon Press production assistant

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2015 20:20


    Natalie Hamil talks with Katie Sherman, a production assistant at non-profit book publisher Beacon Press. In this interview, Sherman discusses how an education at Emerson College prepared her for e-book production how an e-book's design and production is decided to be outsourced or produced in-house at Beacon Press and MIT Press; and the value of having a companion website dedicated to individual books. This interview was recorded on April 1, 2015.

    Talking with Molly Ostertag & Brennan Lee Mulligan of Strong Female Protagonist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2014 36:29


    Molly Ostertag and Brennan Lee Mulligan are the artist and writer of Strong Female Protagonist, a webcomic that follows the adventures of a young middle-class American with super-strength, invincibility, and a crippling sense of social injustice. Dubbed by io9 one of the best webcomics of 2012, Strong Female Protagonist recently held a successful Kickstarter, achieving 762% of the requested funding needed to turn the webcomic into a trade paperback, which has since earned a distribution deal with Top Shelf. In this interview, Mulligan and Ostertag share their secret origin, how they use the superhero genre to address social issues, why they turned to Kickstarter to fund a dead tree edition of SFP, and how they're reclaiming the term "social justice warrior". This interview was recorded on November 7, 2014.

    Talking with Rob Walch, Libsyn VP of podcaster relations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2014 29:25


    Rob Walch is the VP of podcaster relations for Libsyn, the largest leading podcast network. Audio podcasting is currently in vogue, but has it always been that way? As one of the first podcasters from 2004, Walch reflects on the evolution of the platform and the benefits that an audio-only show offers its producers in editing, engagement, and monetization. Walch — who literally wrote the book on podcasting — also goes on record with advice for what hardware and software are available to an aspiring podcaster and the hosting and distribution benefits offered by Libsyn's premium service. This interview was recorded on September 12, 2014. Click past the jump for resources mentioned in this episode. Podcast411 podcastToday in iOS podcastKansasFestIsometric podcast on the 5by5 networkCustom smartphone apps for your podcast, courtesy Libsyn (requires Apple Developer and Google Play Developer accounts)Other hosting, publishing, and statistics services: Blubrry Stitcher Spreaker Soundcloud TuneIn Overcast Pocket Casts by Shifty Jelly Equipment: Blue Yeti multi-pattern USB microphone Audio Technica ATR2100 microphone bossjock iOS app GarageBand Audacity Podcast101 free e-book by Rob WalchThe Feed, the official podcast of Libsyn

    Talking with Lorien Green, inbound marketer at Transparent Language

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2014 39:20


    Lorien Green of Transparent Language is an inbound marketer, using social media and original content to draw customers to the company's three dozen Facebook pages. Tools such as HubSpot and BundlePost make the job easier, but it's still necessary to craft the message to your audience. Lorien discusses how she uses and advertises on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ and also the importance of building a personal brand. Using such tools as Hustream and Kickstarter, Lorien has produced the documentaries Going Cardboard and the upcoming Shoot Again: The Resurgence of Pinball. This interview was recorded August 16, 2014.

    Talking with Walter Galler, VP of Marketing at e-Zassi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2014 20:04


    Morgan Metz interviews Walter Galler, vice president of marketing at e-ZASSI, an innovation software company, about using the Internet to crowdsource innovation. This interview was recorded on April 12, 2014.

    Talking with Delany Martinez, freelance writer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2014 54:04


    Louis Roe interviews Delany Martinez, freelance writer. Making a living as a online freelance writer means you're competing in a global market, but it's still a small world, and reputations can be easily built — and ruined — with online tools like WriterAccess. Martinez discusses the challenges and benefits of working for a variety of clients as a freelance writer in today's economy. This interview was recorded on April 21, 2014.

    Talking with Sara Benincasa, author & comedian

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2014 31:12


    Christine Theophel interviews Sara Benincasa — Emerson graduate, comedian, popular Internet personality, and author of the young adult novel Great and the memoir Agorafabulous!: Dispatches From My Bedroom. Benincasa talks about online writing, the inspiration for her books, traditional publishing versus self-publishing, managing multiple platforms, and dealing with critics and trolls. Check out her Kickstarter, This Tour Is So Gay! This interview was recorded on April 10, 2014.

    Talking with Breanna Locke, full-time intern with Wiley-Blackwell Publishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2014 14:51


    Claire Paschal interviews Breanna Locke, a books editorial intern at Wiley-Blackwell and editorial consultant at Vegan Publishers. Working with both big and small publishers, Locke gives her perspective on the unique environments for each, how they can use crowdfunding, where she'd like to end up, and how her Emerson College education prepared her for these roles. This interview was recorded on April 23, 2014.

    Talking with Nina Corcoran, music journalist and editor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2014 19:54


    Brady Detwiler interviews music journalist and editor Nina Corcoran of DigBoston and WERS on the intersection between music journalism and Web publishing. This interview was recorded on April 21, 2014.

    Talking with David Tytell, former ATK Online Managing Editor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2014 22:15


    Hannah Brown of Simmer Magazine interviews Dave Tytell, formerly of America's Test Kitchen. With so many recipes online for free, why should consumers pay for ATK's premium services — and how effective is this strategy? Tytell reflects on these matters, as well as successful and failed ventures, during his time at America's Test Kitchen (2008–2012). This interview was recorded on April 22, 2014.

    Talking with Anjali Prasertong, Editor at The Kitchn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2014 17:51


    Miriam Avila chats with Anjali Prasertong, contributing editor at The Kitchn and founder of Eat Your Greens, about creating a personal blog, bringing humor to food blogging, and the online tools necessary to build an online community. This interview was recorded on April 21, 2014.

    Talking with Chris Brock, Manager of Digital Vendor Operations at Constellation Digital Services

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2014 28:28


    Briana Loewen interviews Chris Brock, manager of digital vendor operations at Constellation Digital Services. E-books are soaring in popularity and sales, yet the process for creating them and the platforms that support their more advanced features stand room for improvement. Brock discusses where the medium can go from here and the skills and resources necessary to get us there. This interview was recorded on April 18, 2014.

    Talking with Sarah Rodriguez, Director of Network Development at Geek and Sundry/Creator and EIC of Nerdy But Flirty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2014 15:46


    Ashleigh Heaton interviews Sarah Rodriguez, director of network development at Geek and Sundry as well as creator and editor-in-chief of Nerdy But Flirty. As these two geek empires expand, it's important that they remain connected with their audience and not lose focus of their founding mission. Rodriguez discusses the approaches and tools she uses and the future of media platforms such as YouTube. This interview was recorded on April 17, 2014.

    Talking with Lon Seidmen of Independent Media Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2014 37:47


    Ken Gagné and the class of PB403 interviews Lon Seidman, co-founder of the Independent Media Network and LocalOnlineNews.TV and host of CT News Junkie. The democratization of publishing heralded by the Internet has disrupted the traditional model of editor and publisher, giving independent content creators unprecedented opportunity to build their own brands. Seidman discusses how to leverage one's personality, monetize content, and create unique channels of news and YouTube videos. This interview was recorded before a live studio audience on March 13, 2014, and is available in both audio and video.

    Talking with Nisreen Galloway, Simmer Magazine editor-in-chief

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2014 13:47


    Sev Gorucu interviews Nisreen Galloway, editor-in-chief Simmer Magazine. A student at Emerson College, Galloway has already launched an online magazine with a full staff of writers beneath her. Here, she discusses the resources needed to get a new publication off the ground and how it feels to be in an editorial/management role while still an undergraduate. This interview was recorded on November 14, 2013.

    Talking with Catherine Laudone, Simon & Schuster editorial assistant

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2014 29:51


    Anna Caron interviews Catherine Laudone, editorial assistant for Simon & Schuster specializing in books for young readers. Laudone discusses the tension between print and e-book editions, the persistent value of a traditional blog, the role of publishers in a world of self-publishing, and the distinct responsibilities of the marketing and publicity teams. This interview was recorded on November 21, 2013.

    Talking with Nick Cox, Scout Magazines calendar editor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2014 13:31


    Ali Antonucci interviews Nick Cox, calendar editor for Scout Magazines, which "blends the depth and vibrancy of a national magazine with the immediacy of hyperlocal journalism". In this podcast, Cox discusses how to tell what events are worth promoting; what features he uses in The Events Calendar for WordPress; and what additional skills he's taught himself in Codecademy. This interview was recorded on November 19, 2013.

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