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The podcast industry has convinced you that podcast growth comes from choosing the right marketing tactic. Yet every day, thousands of podcasters are spending time on strategies they can't tell are helping, hurting, or doing nothing at all.In this rapid-fire Q&A, I'm answering how to move your podcast to #1 in search results, the two factors that matter more than any single growth tactic, and the simplest way to determine which marketing strategies deserve your attention (and which ones don't). If you're serious about growing your podcast and want a better way to evaluate what's working, hit play and let's dive in.…2:03 – How to Move Your Podcast From #2 to #1 in Search Results5:41 – The 3 Most Important Places to Optimize for Podcast SEO9:08 – How to Choose the Right Podcast Marketing Strategy13:41 – The 2 Factors That Matter More Than Any Single Growth Tactic22:01 – The Hidden Skills Behind Every High-Performing Podcast…Episode LinksThink you've cracked today's mystery word? Go to PodLaunchHQ.com/mysteryword and enter your guess. Get it right, and you'll unlock a mystery prize hand-picked to help you improve your podcast's growth and performance.…Other Episodes You'll Love: Why Podcast SEO Makes It Easier Than Ever for Niche Shows to Get Discovered3 Podcast SEO Strategies That Increased My Downloads 41%3 Signs Your Podcast SEO Strategy Is Working…Special thanks to Eve Hall, Host of Please Me, and to the anonymous listener who submitted today's questions.…Got Podcasting Questions? Send them to me here.Love this show? Leave a review to say thanks in true podcasting style, or share it with your podcasting friends.Podcast Health Score™ See exactly where your show is losing listeners.Podcast SEO Mastery Optimize your show so it can get found 24/7.Apply for a spot on the show to get live podcasting help from me.Want more podcasting advice? See what I'm testing on SubstackGet reviews for your show with PodLottery...Special thanks to Resonate Recordings, our implementation partner for PodLaunch® Accelerator. If your podcasting efforts aren't bringing you the listeners or sales you expected, book a strategy call for help to fix it.Follow for more podcasting insights:  LinkedIn | PodLaunchHQ.com©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Whatever problem your podcast solves, it's competing against every other show that promises to help listeners solve it. Because most people aren't browsing podcasts just for entertainment. They're listening because they want something: clarity, a skill, a solution, a new perspective.I'm breaking down the 4 signs listeners are overlooking your podcast and the split-second decision that determines whether a new listener clicks play or picks another show to listen to. I'll also share the five Podcast Content Gatekeepers® listeners judge before they ever hear your voice, why great content still gets ignored, and what to change so listeners stop scrolling past your show. Hit play and let's dive in.…2:04 – The 4 Signs Listeners Are Overlooking Your Podcast Right Now6:06 – Why Publishing Every Week Still Isn't Growing Your Podcast7:12 – The 0.5 Second Decision That Gets Listeners to Choose Your Show9:03 – The 5 Podcast Content Gatekeepers Every New Listener Judges First15:23 – The Competitor Analysis Exercise That Reveals Your Podcast's Differentiator…Episode Links:Get your editing off your plate so you can focus on growing your podcast: Book a call with Resonate Recordings …Other Episodes You'll Love: What Makes a Podcast Feel Addictive…Got Podcasting Questions? Send them to me here.Love this show? Leave a review to say thanks in true podcasting style, or share it with your podcasting friends.Podcast Health Score™ See exactly where your show is losing listeners.Podcast SEO Mastery Optimize your show so it can get found 24/7.Apply for a spot on the show to get live podcasting help from me.Want more podcasting advice? See what I'm testing on SubstackGet reviews for your show with PodLottery...Special thanks to Resonate Recordings, our implementation partner for PodLaunch® Accelerator. If your podcasting efforts aren't bringing you the listeners or sales you expected, book a strategy call for help to fix it.Follow for more podcasting insights:  LinkedIn | PodLaunchHQ.com©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Most podcast hosts focus on teaching something valuable, but valuable content isn't what keeps listeners listening. And when attention drops halfway through an episode, listeners stop caring about what you say next. TedX speaker and professional magician Jimi Gibson is breaking down why listeners mentally check out of episodes (even when you're giving great info), the common mistakes that make people skip ahead or click away from your episode, and the psychological framework behind opening hooks, vocal delivery, and CTA transitions that keeps listeners hanging on for what comes next.If you want listeners staying locked into your episodes from your opening hook to your CTA, hit play and let's dive in.…2:35 – The 3-Part Hook Formula That Makes Listeners That Makes Listeners Stay Past The First 30 Seconds6:16 – The Hyper-Specific Opening That Sounds Like You're Reading Your Listener's Mind10:52 – The Curiosity Loop Structure That Keeps Listeners Listening Longer19:29 – The CTA Transition Framework That Keeps Your Pitch From Feeling Salesy22:42 – The Simple Vocal Shifts That Pull Distracted Listeners Back Into the Conversation…Episode Links:Meet Jimi Gibson: Website | LinkedInWatch Jimi's TEDx Talk: You Have Magic Power: Use It For GoodGet your editing off your plate so you can focus on growing your show: Book a call with Resonate Recordings…Other Episodes You'll Love: The Podcasting Psychology Behind Shows Listeners Can't Stop Listening To…Got Podcasting Questions? Send them to me here.Love this show? Leave a review to say thanks in true podcasting style, or share it with your podcasting friends.Podcast Health Score™ See exactly where your show is losing listeners.Podcast SEO Mastery Optimize your show so it can get found 24/7.Apply for a spot on the show to get live podcasting help from me.Want more podcasting advice? See what I'm testing on SubstackGet reviews for your show with PodLottery...Special thanks to Resonate Recordings, our implementation partner for PodLaunch® Accelerator. If your podcasting efforts aren't bringing you the listeners or sales you expected, book a strategy call for help to fix it.Follow for more podcasting insights:  LinkedIn | PodLaunchHQ.com©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

If “good content” were enough to grow a podcast, more shows (including yours) would have listeners bingeing every episode the second it dropped. Instead, plenty of podcasts with valuable content struggle to hold attention long enough to grow, build trust, or drive action.TEDx Speaker and professional magician Jimi Gibson conducts a live experiment here on the show to explain why some podcasts feel impossible to turn off, the 3 brain chemicals that influence whether listeners stay engaged or tune out. If you want to create episodes listeners stay glued to instead of mentally checking out halfway through, hit play and let's dive in.…3:06 – The Live Experiment That Explains Why Some Podcasts Feel Impossible to Turn Off11:21 – The 3 Brain Chemicals That Create a Satisfying Listening Experience13:59 – How Curiosity Loops Keep Listeners Mentally Present in an Episode15:02 – Why Contextual Details Keep Listeners Emotionally Engaged19:56 – The Psychological Differences Between Content That Feels Immersive vs. Forgettable…Episode Links:Meet Jimi Gibson: Website | LinkedInWatch Jimi's TEDx Talk: You Have Magic Power: Use It For GoodGet your editing off your plate so you can focus on growing your show: Book a call with Resonate Recordings…Other Episodes You'll Love: Steal This 3-Part Framework to Keep Your Listeners Engaged …Got Podcasting Questions? Send them to me here.Love this show? Leave a review to say thanks in true podcasting style, or share it with your podcasting friends.Podcast Health Score™ See exactly where your show is losing listeners.Podcast SEO Mastery Optimize your show so it can get found 24/7.Apply for a spot on the show to get live podcasting help from me.Want more podcasting advice? See what I'm testing on SubstackGet reviews for your show with PodLottery...Special thanks to Resonate Recordings, our implementation partner for PodLaunch® Accelerator. If your podcasting efforts aren't bringing you the listeners or sales you expected, book a strategy call for help to fix it.Follow for more podcasting insights:  LinkedIn | PodLaunchHQ.com©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

I'm breaking down the three podcasting mistakes to avoid that can make listeners lose interest quick, plus 4 words that reveal you're overexplaining, the guest interview habit that can turn a great interview into a frustrating listen, and the 2 words that make you sound less credible behind the mic.You'll learn where these habits show up in podcast conversations, why listeners pick up on them faster than you think, and what to do instead if you want listeners finishing your episodes, trusting what you say, and clicking your CTAs instead of scrolling past them. Hit play and let's dive in.…1:58 – Why Listeners Can Love Your Content but Still Not Trust You10:02 – The 4 Words That Reveal You're Overexplaining on Your Podcast15:12 – The Guest Interview Mistake That Makes Listeners Lose Interest Fast17:55 – The 2 Words That Make You Sound Less Credible Behind the Mic20:31 – The Simple Exercise Before Hitting Record That Makes You Sound More Confident…Episode Links:The Jefferson Fisher Podcast…Other Episodes You'll Love: Say This in the First 15 Seconds to Keep Listeners Listening…Got Podcasting Questions? Send them to me here.Love this show? Leave a review to say thanks in true podcasting style, or share it with your podcasting friends.Podcast Health Score™ See exactly where your show is losing listeners.Podcast SEO Mastery Optimize your show so it can get found 24/7.Apply for a spot on the show to get live podcasting help from me.Want more podcasting advice? See what I'm testing on SubstackGet reviews for your show with PodLottery...Special thanks to Resonate Recordings, our implementation partner for PodLaunch® Accelerator. If your podcasting efforts aren't bringing you the listeners or sales you expected, book a strategy call for help to fix it.Follow for more podcasting insights:  LinkedIn | PodLaunchHQ.com©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Most podcast launch advice focuses on hitting publish. Almost none of it teaches you how to launch in a way that helps listeners actually find, follow, and hit play on your show.In this rapid-fire Q & A episode, I'm answering what to do when you're launching a podcast with zero listeners or social proof, how to design a show that attracts the listeners you actually want, and why forcing yourself outside your comfort zone too early can make podcasting harder to stick with. If you want to hear the podcast launch strategy I recommend for getting more launch-day engagement and creating a show listeners come back to week after week, hit play and let's dive in.…2:10 – What to Launch With When You Have Zero Listeners (And No Social Proof)6:30 – The #1 Launch Mistake Most Hosts Make9:35 – Why I Never Put Episode Numbers in My Titles14:29 – The Best Way to Help Listeners Find Older Episodes16:19 – Podcasting Advice for Introverts, From an Introvert…Other Episodes You'll Love: From 30 to 1000+ Podcast Downloads in One Day With This Simple Podcast Launch StrategyWhy Episode Numbers Don't Belong in Your Episode Titles (and What to Do Instead)…Special thanks to Frank Bravo of ProLegal Brief (launching soon), members of the Buzzsprout Podcasting Community, and the anonymous listener who submitted today's questions. …Got Podcasting Questions? Send them to me here.Love this show? Leave a review to say thanks in true podcasting style, or share it with your podcasting friends.Podcast Health Score™ See exactly where your show is losing listeners.Podcast SEO Mastery Optimize your show so it can get found 24/7.Apply for a spot on the show to get live podcasting help from me.Want more podcasting advice? See what I'm testing on SubstackGet reviews for your show with PodLottery...Special thanks to Resonate Recordings, our implementation partner for PodLaunch® Accelerator. If your podcasting efforts aren't bringing you the listeners or sales you expected, book a strategy call for help to fix it.Follow for more podcasting insights:  LinkedIn | PodLaunchHQ.com©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Everyone is talking about video podcasting right now. Almost nobody is talking about what it takes to do it well without turning your audio show into a full-blown production.Alban Brooke, Head of Marketing at Buzzsprout, shares the one question podcasters should ask before adding video, why most hosts spend too much on gear too fast, and the reason audio-first podcasting still has a major advantage despite all the industry hype around video.If you've been wondering whether adding video is worth it (or just another way for podcasters to burn out chasing growth), hit play and let's dive in.…2:16 – The One Question Podcasters Must Ask Before Starting Video 4:58 – How to Start Video Podcasting Without Overspending on Gear8:42 – The Guest Setup Mistake That Makes Video Podcasts Hard to Watch 10:50 – The Video Editing Habit That Hurts Your Credibility15:51 – The Reason Audio-First Podcasting Still Has an Advantage…Episode Links:Meet Alban Brooke: Buzzsprout.comListen to Buzzcast Get a $20 Buzzsprout credit with this link thanks to Alban and the Buzzsprout team.Book a call with our partner, Resonate Recordings to get podcast production off your plate.…Other Episodes You'll Love: Apple Video Podcasts Are Here. Should You Actually Care?…Got Podcasting Questions? Send them to me here.Love this show? Leave a review to say thanks in true podcasting style, or share it with your podcasting friends.Podcast Health Score™ See exactly where your show is losing listeners.Podcast SEO Mastery Optimize your show so it can get found 24/7.Apply for a spot on the show to get live podcasting help from me.Want more podcasting advice? See what I'm testing on SubstackGet reviews for your show with PodLottery...Special thanks to Resonate Recordings, our implementation partner for PodLaunch® Accelerator. If your podcasting efforts aren't bringing you the listeners or sales you expected, book a strategy call for help to fix it.Follow for more podcasting insights:  LinkedIn | PodLaunchHQ.com©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Apple Video Podcasts are here, Amazon is following suit, and every podcaster is asking the same question: “Am I missing out if I'm not on video?” But the answer is a lot more nuanced than the internet makes it out to be.Alban Brooke, Head of Marketing at Buzzsprout, breaks down the massive difference between how Apple, Spotify, and YouTube handle video distribution, the upsides (and downsides) of relying too heavily on algorithm-driven discovery, and what audio-first hosts need to understand before jumping into video podcasting just because everyone else is doing it.If you've been wondering whether video podcasting is the future (or distracting you from building a show listeners would follow with or without video), hit play and let's dive in.…2:06 – Why Podcasters Are Suddenly Rethinking Video Podcasting5:58 – The Massive Difference Between YouTube Discovery and Apple Video Podcast Delivery9:47 – The Video Podcasting Problem Nobody Warns You About11:46 – The Short-Term Opportunity Most Podcasters Are Missing on Apple16:13 – The Hard Truth About Video Podcasting and Audience Growth…Episode Links:Meet Alban Brooke: Buzzsprout.comListen to Buzzcast Get a $20 Buzzsprout credit with this link thanks to Alban and the Buzzsprout team.Book a call with our partner, Resonate Recordings to get podcast production off your plate.See where your podcast ranks in search with Ausha's SEO tool (free trial) …Other Episodes You'll Love: How to Know If Video Podcasting Is Worth It for Your Show…Got Podcasting Questions? Send them to me here.Love this show? Leave a review to say thanks in true podcasting style, or share it with your podcasting friends.Podcast Health Score™ See exactly where your show is losing listeners.Podcast SEO Mastery Optimize your show so it can get found 24/7.Apply for a spot on the show to get live podcasting help from me.Want more podcasting advice? See what I'm testing on SubstackGet reviews for your show with PodLottery...Special thanks to Resonate Recordings, our implementation partner for PodLaunch® Accelerator. If your podcasting efforts aren't bringing you the listeners or sales you expected, book a strategy call for help to fix it.Follow for more podcasting insights:  LinkedIn | PodLaunchHQ.com©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Spotify says 34 million podcasts are discovered for the first time every week. Now they've rolled out AI-curated playlists that claim to match listeners with shows like yours. Sounds like a win for podcast discovery... but is it?In this podcasting trends episode, I test podcasting tools like this one and give you the raw, unfiltered breakdown of whether they help you grow your show or just sound good on paper. You'll see whether AI-curated playlists are here to stay, how Spotify decides what shows get recommended, and what determines which shows make it into the results listeners see. If you want to know whether Spotify's AI-curated playlists are worth your time (or just marketed that way), hit play and let's dive in.…1:05 – What Spotify's New AI Playlist Feature Is (and What It Changes About Podcast Discovery)4:25 – How Spotify Decides Which Podcasts to Recommend (and What It Looks For)8:05 – The 3 Title Mistakes That Get Your Episodes Ignored in Search12:35 – Why Niche Podcasts Get Picked First (and How to Position Yours)17:10 – What to Do Right Now to Get Your Podcast Recommended…Episode Links:Get your editing off your plate so you can focus on growing your podcast: Book a call with Resonate RecordingsSee where your podcast ranks in search with Ausha's SEO tool (free trial) …Other Episodes You'll Love: Podcasting Trends to Watch: Apple's Video Update Explained (And Why It Won't Grow Your Podcast)5 Episode Title Mistakes That Make Your Show Easy to Skip…Got Podcasting Questions? Send them to me here.Love this show? Leave a review to say thanks in true podcasting style, or share it with your podcasting friends.Podcast Health Score™ See exactly where your show is losing listeners.Podcast SEO Mastery Optimize your show so it can get found 24/7.Apply for a spot on the show to get live podcasting help from me.Want more podcasting advice? See what I'm testing on SubstackGet reviews for your show with PodLottery...Special thanks to Resonate Recordings, our implementation partner for PodLaunch® Accelerator. If your podcasting efforts aren't bringing you the listeners or sales you expected, book a strategy call for help to fix it.Follow for more podcasting insights:  LinkedIn | PodLaunchHQ.com©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

You've heard of Podcast SEO. You've probably even tried using AI to “optimize” your podcast. But if your show still isn't showing up for the right keywords when listeners search your topic, you don't need more episodes or more downloads to get found. You need to know how to get Apple and Spotify to match you with the right listeners.That's why I invited Philip Pape, host of Wits & Weights, to break down how he's using Podcast SEO to bring more listeners to his show without recording anything new (and started ranking top 5 for key search terms because of it).If you want to turn your back catalog into a steady stream of new listeners, hit play and let's dive in.…1:02 – How to Make Your Podcast Show Up When Listeners Search for Your Topic4:20 – Where to Find the Keywords Your Podcast Is Already Ranking For8:10 – How to Get More Listeners Without Recording Anything New12:20 – Use AI to Find Your Best Performing Episodes in Minutes (and What to Optimize First)12:20 – The 3 Places to Put Keywords So Your Podcast Shows Up Top 5 in Search…Episode Links:Meet Philip Pape: Website | YouTubeListen to Philip's Podcast: Wits & WeightsSee Where Your Podcast Ranks in Search with Ausha (Free Trial)Get the Podcast SEO Mastery Course ($50 Off with Code TOP100)Book a Call for Done-for-You Podcast SEO with our partner, Resonate Recordings…Other Episodes You'll Love: Why Podcast SEO Makes It Easier Than Ever for Niche Shows to Get Discovered3 Podcast SEO Strategies That Increased My Downloads 41%3 Signs Your Podcast SEO Strategy Is Working…Got Podcasting Questions? Send them to me here.Love this show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a review or share it with your podcasting friends.Podcast Health Score™ See exactly where your show is losing listeners.Podcast SEO Mastery Optimize your show so that it gets found 24/7.Apply for a spot on the show to get live podcasting help for your show.Want more podcasting advice? See what I'm testing right now on Substack...Special thanks to Resonate Recordings, our exclusive implementation partner for PodLaunch® Accelerator. If you're podcasting but aren't seeing listeners, leads, or sales from your show, book a free strategy call to find out what's not working and how to fix it.Follow Courtney for more podcasting insights:  LinkedIn | PodLaunchHQ.com©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

We all know downloads aren't the best metric for growing a podcast. And yet… what do we do? Log into our hosting platform, check downloads, and use that number to decide if our show is working (or worth continuing).That's one of the biggest podcasting mistakes you can make, and the only way to fix it is to start tracking the 4 metrics that show if you're actually reaching new listeners, keeping them listening, and turning them into leads. (I guarantee you're not tracking these, and #4 will make you wonder why you didn't look at this sooner).If you're ready to finally know which numbers matter in growing a podcast (and which ones don't), hit play and let's dive in.…1:02 – Why Downloads Are Lying to You About Your Podcast Growth5:20 – The 4 Metrics That (Really) Tell You If Your Podcast Is Growing9:40 – How to Track New Listeners (and Know If You're Reaching Fresh People)13:10 – The Engagement Benchmark That Tells You If Listeners Are Actually Staying16:45 – The One Metric Most Podcasters Aren't Tracking (and How It Ties to Revenue)19:05 – What Happens When You Track the Right Metrics for 90 Days…Episode Links:Get your editing off your plate so you can focus on growing your podcast: Book a call with Resonate RecordingsSee where your podcast ranks in search with Ausha's SEO tool (free trial) …Other Episodes You'll Love: The Truth About Podcast Episode Length (and Why Most Get It Wrong)…Got Podcasting Questions? Send them to me here.Love this show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a review or share it with your podcasting friends.Podcast Health Score™ See exactly where your show is losing listeners.Podcast SEO Mastery Optimize your show so that it gets found 24/7.Apply for a spot on the show to get live podcasting help for your show.Want more podcasting advice? See what I'm testing right now on Substack...Special thanks to Resonate Recordings, our exclusive implementation partner for PodLaunch® Accelerator. If you're podcasting but aren't seeing listeners, leads, or sales from your show, book a free strategy call to find out what's not working and how to fix it.Follow Courtney for more podcasting insights:  LinkedIn | PodLaunchHQ.com©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

This episode of Justice Above All investigates one way in which segregation has been rebranded in the twenty-first century: all-white, or “whites-only,” settlements. In recent years, there has been an alarming rise in these settlements across the United States. Attempts to build all-white settlements represent a modern rebranding of segregationist housing practices like restrictive covenants. All-white settlements are morally corrosive to a multi-racial democracy and undermine the principles of inclusive housing articulated in the Fair Housing Act. Policymakers and all people who oppose segregation should actively resist the rise of all-white settlements.Today's host is Dr. Kesha Moore, Research Manager of the Thurgood Marshall Institute. She is in conversation with the following guests: Jason Bailey, Senior Counsel, Legal Defense FundJin Hee Lee, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Legal Defense FundCynthia Miller-Idriss, Professor, American University School of Public Affairs and School of Education; Founding Director, Polarization and Extremism Research & Innovation LabYou can learn more about this episode by visiting our landing page.This episode was written and produced by Jakiyah Bradley. Resonate Recordings provided production support.If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf. 

If people are listening to your podcast, but not clicking your links, joining your list, or buying your stuff, your listener journey is probably missing a few key steps. Luckily it's fixable.Vance Morris spent years behind the scenes as a Disney exec learning how to engineer user behavior, and he's back in the studio to show you how to apply those same principles to your own show so you can design moments that lead people to take action and feel good doing it.If you're ready to fix the gaps in your listener journey so more people hit play, follow your show, and buy from you, and let's dive in.…2:10 – Audit Your Listener Journey So You're Not Blocking Listens, Signups, or Sales9:05 – Train Your Listeners to Click by Building Interaction Into Your Podcast12:18 – Use Open Loops and Cliffhangers to Hold Attention Through Your Episode16:40 – Why Your CTA Feels Awkward (And How to Make It Feel Like the “Duh” Next Step)23:11 – Use Deadlines to Increase Follow-Through Without Sounding Pushy…Episode Links:Meet Vance Morris: Website | LinkedInListen to Vance's Podcast: Systematic Magic …Other Episodes You'll Love: The Disney Playbook Behind Podcasts Listeners Actually Follow and Come Back To…Got Podcasting Questions? Send them to me here.Love this show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a review or share it with your podcasting friends.Podcast Health Score™ See exactly where your show is losing listeners.Podcast SEO Mastery Optimize your show so that it gets found 24/7.Apply for a spot on the show to get live podcasting help for your show.Want more podcasting advice? See what I'm testing right now on Substack...Special thanks to Resonate Recordings, our exclusive implementation partner for PodLaunch® Accelerator. If you're podcasting but aren't seeing listeners, leads, or sales from your show, book a free strategy call to find out what's not working and how to fix it.Follow Courtney for more podcasting insights:  LinkedIn | PodLaunchHQ.com©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

What makes Disney the one place in the world most people can't wait to go back to? It's not the rides, the characters, or the fireworks. It's how every moment is engineered to guide exactly what Disney wants you to do next. Vance Morris spent years behind the scenes as a Disney exec learning exactly how they do it, and he's going to show you the Disney “magic” that'll help you keep listeners engaged in between episodes, what to say and do in the first 30 seconds so they don't drop off, and how to guide someone to hit follow and come back for more. If you want your podcast to be the one listeners act on, hit play and let's dive in.…1:07 – The “Line-ertainment” Principle Disney Uses to Keep People Engaged While Waiting in Line for Hours6:49 – The Emotional Triggers Disney Builds In to Get People to Take the Next Step8:11 – The “Moment Zero” Mistake That Makes Listeners Drop in the First 30 Seconds13:03 – Why Your “Podcast Voice” Could Be Contributing to Your Listener Drop-off Rates15:11 – How to Keep Listeners Engaged Between Episodes So They Come Back Again and Again…Episode Links:Meet Vance Morris: Website | LinkedInListen to Vance's Podcast: Systematic Magic …Other Episodes You'll Love: How to Get More Listeners to Click Your Links After Each Episode …Got Podcasting Questions? Send them to me here.Love this show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a review or share it with your podcasting friends.Podcast Health Score™ See exactly where your show is losing listeners.Podcast SEO Mastery Optimize your show so that it gets found 24/7.Apply for a spot on the show to get live podcasting help for your show....Special thanks to Resonate Recordings, our exclusive implementation partner for PodLaunch® Accelerator. If you're podcasting but aren't seeing listeners, leads, or sales from your show, book a free strategy call to find out what's not working and how to fix it.Follow Courtney for more podcasting insights:  LinkedIn | PodLaunchHQ.com©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Episode Links:Try Ausha for FreeGot Podcasting Questions? Send them to me here.Love this show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a review or share it with your podcasting friends.Podcast Health Score™ See exactly where your show is losing listeners.Podcast SEO Mastery Optimize your show so that it gets found 24/7.Apply for a spot on the show to get live podcasting help for your show....Special thanks to Resonate Recordings, our exclusive implementation partner for PodLaunch® Accelerator. If you're podcasting but aren't seeing listeners, leads, or sales from your show, book a free strategy call to find out what's not working and how to fix it.Follow Courtney for more podcasting insights:  LinkedIn | PodLaunchHQ.com©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All Rights Reserved.

Most podcasters are using CTAs in their episodes and still getting zero clicks, signups, or sales. It's not because CTAs don't work. It's because they're placed at the wrong time, in the wrong spot, and said in a way listeners ignore. So if you're wondering where CTAs belong (and where they KILL listener engagement), how to time them so listeners don't get ad fatigue, and what to say so they feel like part of the content and not a random commercial for Better Help, this episode will help you fix it. If you're ready for listeners to (finally) start taking action, hit play and let's dive in.…4:30 – Where CTAs Actually Belong in Your Episode (And Where They Kill Engagement) 7:05 – How Many CTAs to Include Without Causing Ad Fatigue 10:20 – The 4 Types of CTAs and When to Use Each One14:10 – How to Structure a CTA So People Actually Click, Sign Up, and Buy 21:10 – How to Know What's Working (and What's Not) in Your Podcast CTAs…Recommended Ad Framework:[introduce problem][bigger problem it creates][what they've done to fix][why it hasn't worked][what they need to do instead][your solution][CTA]…Other Episodes You'll Love: Are Sponsorships Worth the Effort for Small Shows?Steal My High-Converting Episode Framework...Liked this episode? Share it with your podcasting friends!Love this show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a review.Got Podcasting Questions? Send 'em! We'd love to answer your question in an upcoming episode.Podcast Health Score™: See exactly where your show is losing listeners and get a custom plan to fix it.Podcast SEO Mastery: Learn how to optimize your show so that it gets found by the right listeners 24/7.On-Air Coaching: Get on the waitlist for a chance to get podcasting coaching on air with Courtney....Follow Courtney for more podcasting insights:  LinkedIn | PodLaunchHQ.comSpecial thanks to our sponsor, Resonate Recordings: the exclusive implementation partner for PodLaunch® Accelerator. If you're putting out episodes but not seeing listeners, leads, or sales, ...

What does it take to build a podcast that not only shares stories, but actively helps founders grow, connect, and get funded? In this episode, host Elaine Hamm, PhD, is joined by special guest host James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, to discuss the launch of Connect's new podcast, The Connect Current. Designed to highlight the flow of innovation across San Diego's ecosystem, the podcast will spotlight entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders across multiple sectors, including biotech, tech, climate, defense, and AI. More than just a content platform, this new show aims to give founders a voice, increase visibility, and create meaningful opportunities for connection and growth. In this episode, you'll learn: How The Connect Current is designed to amplify entrepreneurs and help them build credibility with investors and partners. Why short-form, accessible content can be a powerful tool for storytelling, networking, and fundraising. How podcasts can serve as a strategic platform to strengthen ecosystems and connect founders with new opportunities. Tune in to learn how a well-designed platform can elevate founders, strengthen innovation ecosystems, and create new pathways for collaboration and growth. Links: Connect with James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, and learn about Connect. Connect with Elaine Hamm, PhD, and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine. Connect with Tre Braquet and Kylie Hovey. Learn more about Informuta and Resonate Recordings. Connect with Ian McLachlan, BIO from the BAYOU producer. Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.

In honor of the 100th anniversary of what we now know to be Black History Month in the U.S., we are re-airing a special episode. In the roughly two years since we recorded this episode, public education, especially STEM education and research, has been under attack. This presents a formidable threat to the success of Black innovators today and in the future. Elijah McCoy, Garret Morgan, George Washington Carver, and Madame CJ Walker are names you might recognize. They're Black inventors whose inventions modernized the world. But they may also be the only names you recognize when you think of Black inventors. Due to racism and other discriminatory structural barriers, potential Black inventors have been locked out, or in some cases violently forced out, of invention pipelines. On this episode of Justice Above All, Dr. Kesha Moore, TMI Research Manager, takes a deep dive into the world of innovation and tracks how racism has undermined scientific innovation. She is joined by the following guests: - Tiffani Burgess, Assistant Counsel, Legal Defense Fund - Eric S. Hintz, Historian, Lemelson Center - Corey Mack, Inventor This episode was written and produced by Jakiyah Bradley, Keecee DeVenny, Jackie O'Neil, and Dr. Kesha Moore. Resonate Recordings provided production support.If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.

The United States is at a tipping point, as the anti-truth movement attempts to erase the history of pivotal moments that advanced racial justice. Related to this movement, the legal theory of originalism falls short of a truthful retelling of history and therefore threatens America's cultural memory. This episode of unpacks originalism and how it has helped fuel recent efforts to dismantle birthright citizenship, which is guaranteed under the Fourteenth Amendment and is a cornerstone of U.S. democracy. Episode guests also discuss progressive originalism, a theory that can help bring the nation closer to a truthful account of history and democratic renewal.Today's host is Karla McKanders, Director of the Thurgood Marshall Institute. She is in conversation with the following guests: - Morenike Fajana: Senior Counsel, Legal Defense Fund - Mark Joseph Stern: Senior Writer, Slate, and Co-Host, Amicus podcastThis epsiode was written and produced by Jakiyah Bradley. Resonate Recordings provided production support.If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.

Ready to take your speaking career to the next level? In this episode of Speakernomics, industry pros break down exactly how podcasting can amplify your brand, grow your business, and keep your voice front and center.Here's what you'll learn:* The unique value of hosting your own podcast as a professional speaker* How podcasting strengthens your message, builds your platform, and boosts credibility with clients and event planners* Strategies for managing podcast production and avoiding common pitfalls like “podfade”* Ways to effectively repurpose podcast content across social, newsletters, and other channels* Real-world advice on staying consistent, finding your audience, and making podcasting work for your business* Straightforward insights, practical advice, and actionable steps—hit play and level up!Episode includes Guests: Mark Hunter and 2 Influence 2025 sponsors, Ellie Puckett of Resonate Recordings and Larry Roberts of Red Hat Media) Become an NSA Member! https://nsaspeaker.org/join/#membership THRIVE 2026! You NEED to be here! https://thrive.nsaspeaker.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Too often, the criminal legal system fails people who experience harm or violence. At the same time, it also often fails the communities that harmed people are members of.  In many cases, survivors and the accused belong to the same community. Restorative justice centers the specific needs of people who have experienced harm or violence with an eye towards healing both the harmed individuals along with the community that was impacted by the harm or violence. Compared to punitive criminal legal system policies, restorative justice approaches better address the root causes of threats to public safety by remedying harm and repairing relationships at the individual and community levels. In this episode of Justice Above All, guests discuss the diverse practices connected with restorative justice as well as the positive outcomes that are associated with it.  Guests will also discuss how we can incorporate such approaches to build greater safety in our communities.For more information on this episode, please visit: tminstituteldf.org/justice-above-all. This episode was produced by Lauren O'Neil. It is hosted by Kesha Moore, PhD. Resonate Recordings edited the episode. If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.

Every day, transportation is an essential thread woven into the fabric of our lives. Public transportation systems have silently shaped the landscapes of communities, perpetuating disparities and reshaping urban environments in ways that often go unnoticed. Historically, accessible and equitable public transportation infrastructure has been crucial for low-income communities. However, systemic disinvestment and car-centric transportation policy has consistently and disproportionately impacted marginalized communities, exacerbating economic and social gaps. Guests on this episode describe how addressing longstanding neglect and discriminatory practices in transportation planning is crucial to supporting marginalized communities in the fight for economic justice.For more information on this episode, please visit: https://tminstituteldf.org/justice-above-all/. This episode was research and produced by the TMI 2024 Summer Research Fellows (Oreoluwa Ale, Wisdom Chandler, Shaleyah Carter, Aliyah Davenport, Loren Floyd, Chelsea Mendes, Mardet Mulugeta, and Priyanka Mukhara) with assistance from Lauren O'Neil. It is hosted by Priyanka Mukhara. Resonate Recordings edited the episode.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and helping others to find it! To keep up with the work of LDF, please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.

Local officials have a great deal of power and authority over both our access to water and our water quality. For that reason, water is frequently on the ballot in local elections. Currently, Black communities are not being well served by water utilities, including water infrastructure and billing policies. The guests on this episode will walk listeners through the water justice crisis as it relates to Black people's health and wealth. They also encourage listeners to hold their locally elected leaders accountable for delivering safe and affordable water to all.This episode was produced by Lauren O'Neil. It is hosted by Sandhya Kajeepeta, PhD. Resonate Recordings edited the episode.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and helping others to find it! To keep up with the work of LDF, please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.

Police departments claim that gang policing is a crucial, precise crime prevention strategy. In reality, gang policing operates as a racially discriminatory police practice, targeting thousands of Black and Latinx boys and young men and labeling them as “gang members” without justification. In this episode, the Justice Above All team will demystify gang policing and describe the real harm it brings to marginalized communities. For more information on this episode, please visit: tminstituteldf.org/justice-above-all.This episode was produced by Lauren O'Neil. It is hosted by Sandhya Kajeepeta, PhD. Resonate Recordings edited the episode.If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.

Ready to take your speaking career to the next level? In this episode of Speakernomics, industry pros break down exactly how podcasting can amplify your brand, grow your business, and keep your voice front and center. Here's what you'll learn: The unique value of hosting your own podcast as a professional speaker How podcasting strengthens your message, builds your platform, and boosts credibility with clients and event planners Strategies for managing podcast production and avoiding common pitfalls like “podfade” Ways to effectively repurpose podcast content across social, newsletters, and other channels Real-world advice on staying consistent, finding your audience, and making podcasting work for your business Straightforward insights, practical advice, and actionable steps—hit play and level up! Episode includes Guests: Mark Hunter and 2 Influence 2025 sponsors, Ellie Puckett of Resonate Recordings and Larry Roberts of Red Hat Media) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special crossover episode with Center for Care Innovations's Health Pilots podcast, members of the BLOOM Clinic team at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland share how reflective supervision is helping them show up stronger for themselves, for each other, and for the families they serve. Hear as they discuss the emotional weight of pediatric primary care, the healing potential of reflective spaces, and how this trauma-informed, team-based model is helping to restore trust in healthcare, especially for Black families. Their story is one of mutual care, vulnerability, and collective strength.Featuring members of the BLOOM Clinic team (Black Love Opportunity and Outcomes Improvement in Medicine Clinic) at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland: Dr. Dayna Long, Primary Care Pediatrician Dr. Justin Williams, Primary Care Pediatrician Toby Eastman, Licensed Clinical Social WorkerFran Merriwether, Clinical Social Worker Lisette Mazon, Resource NavigatorRonda Alexander, Former Director of National Partnerships, NOW at Vital Village NetworksResourcesLearn more about CCI's Resilient Beginnings Network Learn more about the BLOOM Clinic at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital  Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to In the Arena with NOW and Health Pilots Produced by: Networks of Opportunity for Child Wellbeing & Center for Care InnovationsMusic: Want U W/ Me (Instrumental Mix), by Akira Sora, From the Free Music Archive, CC BY 4.0Episode Edited By: Wayfare & Resonate Recordings 

In 1955, the Supreme Court instructed the states to begin desegregation plans with "all deliberate speed." This episode of Justice Above All highlights the complexities of realizing equal educational opportunities through desegregation. We explore how even decades after Brown, schools in America today are deeply segregated and unequally funded by race and class. We discuss what is truly needed to achieve the goal of desegregation, promoting equitable educational opportunities for America's students. For more information on this episode, please visit: tminstituteldf.org/justice-above-all. This episode was produced by Lauren O'Neil. It is hosted by Dr. Kesha Moore. Resonate Recordings edited the episode. If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.

This episode of Justice Above All examines how the Supreme Court interpreted the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause in Brown v. Board of Education (1954), and how today's legal arguments decontextualize the Amendment's historical context in which it was ratified—during Reconstruction, to secure full citizenship and legal equality for formerly enslaved Black people.  Today, multiple Supreme Court decisions reflect an inaccurate and ahistorical reading of the Reconstruction Amendments—the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth—which were enacted to dismantle the legacy of slavery and secure full citizenship and equal protection under the law for all people of African descent.Today's host is Karla McKanders, Director of the Thurgood Marshall Institute. She is in conversation with the following guests: - Lynne Adrine: Alumna, Ludlow Elementary School and President, LKA Strategies- Joel Motley: Civil and human rights advocate, filmmaker, and the son of Constance Baker Motle- Kenji Yoshino: Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law, NYU School of Law and Faculty Director, Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and BelongingFor more information on this episode, please visit https://tminstituteldf.org/brown-v-board-ii-fourteenth-amendment-myth-of-neutrality/.This episode was produced by Jakiyah Bradley and Lauren O'Neil. It was hosted by Karla McKanders. Resonate Recordings edited the episode.If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.

This episode of Justice Above All highlights the centrality of birthing centers, which provide historically informed and culturally competent care to Black birthing people, to the realization of reproductive justice. We will discuss a wave of new state-level regulations that are severely impacting the ability of midwives and other birthing center staff to provide their services. We will also explore how these attacks on birthing centers relate to historic efforts to unwind progress towards reproductive justice.  Today's host is Karla McKanders, Director of the Thurgood Marshall Institute. She is in conversation with the following guests: - Dr. Michele Goodwin, Linda D. & Timothy J. O'Neill Professor of Constitutional Law and Global Health Policy, Georgetown University Law Center and Co-Faculty Director, O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law  - Jennie Joseph, Founder and President, Commonsense Childbirth Inc., and midwife - Lindsey Kaley, Staff Attorney, Reproductive Freedom Project, ACLU - Ashton Wingate, Digital Archives Manager, Thurgood Marshall Institute For more information on this episode, please visit https://tminstituteldf.org/reproductive-justice-and-black-birthing-centers/.This episode was produced by Jakiyah Bradley, Keecee DeVenny, Ananya Karthik, and Lauren O'Neil. It is hosted by Karla McKanders. Resonate Recordings edited the episode.  If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.

If you've listened to Roots Music Rambler much at all you know Frank and Falls are suckers for the new wave of retro-sounding Americana and Country artists. (See our previous episode with Kimmi Bitter.) When we first heard Logan Ledger, the same fascination kicked in.  With sounds reminiscent of Marty Robbins, Jim Croce and The Byrds, it was easy to see why this Bay Area product was reclaiming the title of purveyor of California Country in early album reviews. His debut record in 2020 was produced by T. Bone Burnett. His sophomore effort, “Golden State,” was produced by none other than Shooter Jennings. And it's magnificent.  Ledger joined Roots Music Rambler this week to talk about his albums, his sound and how a long-time Nashville singer-songwriter found his way into the professional musician space by finding and amplifying his own style.  Falls shares his thoughts on a weird Jim Morrison documentary and he and Frank offer up their normal pickin' the grinnin' picks for the week as well. Download the episode and subscribe at rootsmusicrambler.com or wherever you get your podcasts.  Also be sure to help spread the love of the show with Roots Music Rambler's new merch, now available at rootsmusicrambler.com/store. Authentic t-shirts, hats and stickers are now available.  Buckle up for The Hoe-Down and the Throw-Down! It's a new episode of Roots Music Rambler. Notes and links:  Logan Ledger online Logan Ledger on Spotify Logan Ledger on Instagram Beyond the End documentary on AppleTV+ The Roots Music Rambler Store Roots Music Rambler on Instagram Roots Music Rambler on TikTok  Roots Music Rambler on Facebook Jason Falls on Instagram Francesca Folinazzo on Instagram Pickin' the Grinnin' Recommendations Humble Pie  First Aid Kit Subscribe to Roots Music Rambler on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, GoodPods or wherever you get your podcasts. Theme Music: Sheepskin & Beeswax by Genticorum; Audio production by Resonate Recordings. Copyright 2025 - Falls+Partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Songwriters and storytellers are at the core of Americana music. Few conversations in the genre go very long without the mention of names like John Prine, Jason Isbell, Gillian Welch and others. Most of those folks flocked to Nashville at one time or another to get a publishing deal, cut some records and try to make it in music. Gabe Lee never had to flock to Nashville. He was born and raised there. The son of Taiwanese immigrants, his mother a pianist, Lee studied to be a classical concert pianist as a kid. Adolescence derailed those plans and Gabe joined garage bands and caught the music bug in a different way. He now has emerged as one of Nashville's most promising singer-songwriters. His four albums have shown a maturation into an artist who has been compared to the Prines, Isbells and Welches of the world. He even tells a story of his in-laws thinking of him as the Asian John Prine, a title he's proud to represent.  Lee sat in with Roots Music Rambler this week to talk about his upbringing and influences, his albums and his music. We discussed everything from listening rooms to college professors. Lee's latest album Drink the River came out in 2023. He says he's intentionally taking time to build up a catalogue of “bangers” for a new LP, which he admits may not come out for another year. But he continues to drop singles, play tours opening for the likes of American Aquarium and dotting music festivals, and sit in with cool podcasts.  Frank and Falls also talk about their own musical abilities (or lack thereof) and offer up their normal pickin' the grinnin' picks for the week. Download the episode and subscribe at rootsmusicrambler.com or wherever you get your podcasts.  Also be sure to help spread the love of the show with Roots Music Rambler's new merch, now available at rootsmusicrambler.com/store. Authentic t-shirts, hats and stickers are now available.  Buckle up for The Hoe-Down and the Throw-Down! It's a new episode of Roots Music Rambler. Notes and links:  Gabe Lee online Gabe Lee on Spotify Gabe Lee on Instagram American Aquarium on Spotify Falls's Medium Account Jason Isbell's new solo album on Spotify The Monarch Music Community (Louisville) The Law Office Music Pub (Chicago) The Roots Music Rambler Store Roots Music Rambler on Instagram Roots Music Rambler on TikTok  Roots Music Rambler on Facebook Jason Falls on Instagram Francesca Folinazzo on Instagram Pickin' the Grinnin' Recommendations Vaden Landers The Waco Brothers Subscribe to Roots Music Rambler on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, GoodPods or wherever you get your podcasts. Theme Music: Sheepskin & Beeswax by Genticorum; Audio production by Resonate Recordings. Copyright 2025 - Falls+Partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special crossover episode with Center for Care Innovations's Health Pilots podcast, we explore how the Petaluma Health Center team in Point Reyes and Bolinas is reshaping healthcare with a dignity-centered approach. We're joined by guests, Judith Bravo and Christina Gomez-Mira, as they share their journey of fostering equity, trust, and connection within their clinic and community through their work in CCI's Resilient Beginnings Network and their collaboration with Vital Village Networks. Together, they reflect on what it takes to build a more equitable, trauma-informed healthcare space—not just for patients, but also for staff. From addressing power dynamics within the clinic to deepening engagement with their rural Latino community, they share key moments of growth, learning, and challenge.Featured guest:Judith Bravo, Patient Navigator, Point Reyes and Bolinas, Petaluma Health CenterChristina Gomez-Mira, MD: Medical Director at Point Reyes and Bolinas, Petaluma Health CenterRonda Alexander, Director of National Partnerships, NOW at Vital Village NetworksResourcesLearn more about CCI's Resilient Beginnings Network Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen Health Pilots Produced by: Networks of Opportunity for Child Wellbeing & Center for Care InnovationsMusic: Want U W/ Me (Instrumental Mix), by Akira Sora, From the Free Music Archive, CC BY 4.0Episode Edited By: Wayfare & Resonate Recordings 

Algorithms and predictive technologies are being used to an increasing extent in housing (i.e., tenant screening, lending, appraisals, housing advertising). While algorithms have the potential to increase equity by removing human bias from decision-making, there is very little transparency and oversight over these tools and there is a real threat that these technologies are in fact replicating and amplifying existing bias and discrimination. In this episode of Justice Above All, Thurgood Marshall Institute researchers speak with three experts on the risks and promise of algorithms in the housing sector.For more information on this episode, please visit: tminstituteldf.org/justice-above-all.This episode was produced by Lauren O'Neil. It is hosted by Sandhya Kajeepeta. Resonate Recordings edited the episode.If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.

The mountains of Appalachia have produced some of the most memorable music in recent memory. From Dwight Yoakam to Chris Stapleton and Sturgill Simpson to Tyler Childers, plus up-and-comers like Brit Taylor and Leah Blevins, there's beautiful tunes in “them-thar hills.” Cait Justice's debut album Angel Teeth from sonaBlast Records offers a new entry in the fresh voices from Eastern Kentucky. The 20-something college student from Pikeville, Ky., now resides in Louisville. Within weeks of hitting town, she played a few open-mic and listening rooms, was recommended to sonaBlast's Gill Holland, and found herself recording a debut album in Louisville's famed La La Land Studios.  Justice sat in with Frank and Falls on the latest episode of Roots Music Rambler to talk about her sudden insertion into the Louisville and Americana music scene, her background in music, and what it's like to be at the beginning of what promises to be a meteoric rise to music relevance.  Frank and Falls also talk about the impact their respective mothers had on their interest in music and offer up their normal pickin' the grinnin' picks for the week. Download the episode and subscribe at rootsmusicrambler.com or wherever you get your podcasts.  Also be sure to help spread the love of the show with Roots Music Rambler's new merch, now available at rootsmusicrambler.com/store. Authentic t-shirts, hats and stickers are now available.  Buckle up for The Hoe-Down and the Throw-Down! It's a new episode of Roots Music Rambler. Notes and links:  Cait Justice on sonaBlast Records website Cait Justice on Spotify Cait Justice on Instagram The Roots Music Rambler Store Roots Music Rambler on Instagram Roots Music Rambler on TikTok  Roots Music Rambler on Facebook Jason Falls on Instagram Francesca Folinazzo on Instagram Pickin' the Grinnin' Recommendations Mumford & Son's ZZ Ward And be sure to get your MuskOx premium flannel shirts just in time for fall. Use the code RAMBLER on checkout for a discount! - https://gomuskox.com/rambler Subscribe to Roots Music Rambler on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, GoodPods or wherever you get your podcasts. Theme Music: Sheepskin & Beeswax by Genticorum; Audio production by Resonate Recordings. Copyright 2025 - Falls+Partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite being the only elected law enforcement officials, sheriffs operate with impunity. In fact, many people are not aware of the sweeping power that sheriffs hold over law enforcement, jails, and to an increasing extent national politics and election administration. In this episode of Justice Above All, we highlight the role of sheriffs in our law enforcement systems and discuss how sheriffs are breaking into national politics. It is well past time to hold sheriffs accountable and rein in their unchecked powers.For more information on this episode, please visit: tminstituteldf.org/justice-above-all.This episode was produced by Lauren O'Neil and Ananya Karthik. It is hosted by Sandhya Kajeepeta. Resonate Recordings edited the episode.If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.

Folk rockers The Mallett Brothers are back with a new album on April 4 called “Higher up in the Hills.” Luke and Will Mallett joined us on Roots Music Rambler this week to talk about the album, the first couple of singles from it, 15-years of making it in independent music without leaving their home state of Maine and more.  The brothers who front the band are actually from folk music royalty. Their father, David Mallett, is a well-known folk singer who wrote “The Garden Song” popluarized by Pete Seeger, John Denver and others. We talked about growing up around their famous dad, his impact on their music, and collaborations with him over the years. The Mallett Brothers also share the story behind another fun collaboration – with legendary keyboardist Chuck Leavell on his PBS series “America's Forests with Chuck Leavell.”  Falls also kicks off the episode with perhaps the most impassioned rant he's ever embarked upon, pleading with people to stop complaining about cross-genre artists and the hate toward specific sub-genres of music. It's worth the listen. Frank and Falls also share their normal pickin' the grinnin' picks for the week. Download the episode and subscribe at rootsmusicrambler.com or wherever you get your podcasts.  Also be sure to help spread the love of the show with Roots Music Rambler's new merch, now available at rootsmusicrambler.com/store. Authentic t-shirts, hats and stickers are now available.  Buckle up for The Hoe-Down and the Throw-Down! It's a new episode of Roots Music Rambler. Notes and links:  Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show The Mallett Brothers online The Mallett Brothers on Spotify The Garden Song (written by David Mallett) by John Denver on The Muppett Show American Forests with Chuck Leavell on PBS Bourbon & Beyond lineup Sara Jean Stevens new EP Lovesick on Spotify The Roots Music Rambler Store Roots Music Rambler on Instagram Roots Music Rambler on TikTok  Roots Music Rambler on Facebook Jason Falls on Instagram Francesca Folinazzo on Instagram Pickin' the Grinnin' Recommendations Caleb Caudle Whiskeytown Subscribe to Roots Music Rambler on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, GoodPods or wherever you get your podcasts. Theme Music: Sheepskin & Beeswax by Genticorum; Audio production by Resonate Recordings. Copyright 2025 - Falls+Partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Justice Above All discusses voter challenges and voter turnout ahead of the November 5, 2024 election.  Our guests explain how voter intimidation and voter suppression tactics continue to pose systemic barriers to Black voters. Even while this is occurring, Black voices are not being completely silenced: organizers are building Black political power in the South and celebrating major wins. Ahead of the November 2024 election, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) won two lawsuits which resulted in new, majority-Black congressional districts being created in Alabama and Louisiana. As a result, Black voters succeeded in electing three candidates of their choice to represent them in the House of Representatives (Shomari Figures and Terri Sewell in Alabama and Cleo Fields in Louisiana). Alabama and Louisiana are just two examples of places that illustrate the occurrence of some of the myriad forms of voter suppression tactics, as well as the effectiveness of voter advocacy in empowering Black voters to enact their right to vote. For more information on this episode, please visit: tminstituteldf.org/justice-above-all. This episode was hosted by Dr. Kesha Moore and produced by Jakiyah Bradley. Resonate Recordings edited the episode.  If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on X (formerly Twitter) at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on X (formerly Twitter) at @tmi_ldf. To keep up with the latest research from the Thurgood Marshall Institute, including our recent report, Attack on our Power and Dignity: What Project 2025 Means for Black Communities, visit our website at https://tminstituteldf.org/what-project-2025-means-for-black-communities/. You can also learn more about the Legal Defense Fund's Black Voters on the Rise team at voting.naacpldf.org.If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.

There's nothing we love more on Roots Music Rambler than digging into the stories behind songs, albums and artists, especially when geography and place have an impact there. That's why this episode stands out as one of our favorites as Tyler Grant joined us to talk about his new album, his journey through bands and solo work and more. No one digs into a story as well as Grant does and you'll note that right away as we talked about his latest single and upcoming album, Flatpicker, which is due out in March. And the album title is certainly appropriate. Grant is a National Flatpicking Champion and internationally recognized guitar virtuoso. He was also the lead singer and songwriting engine behind the band Grant Farm. It was such a pleasure to have him join us. He even became the first RMR guest to admit to committing a crime. (Ha! Listen to learn more.) We also learned more about his path through many musical genres to become a bluegrass and folk star. Falls shares his birthday experience meeting and seeing Joy Oladokun (his favorite). Frank and Falls also share their normal pickin' the grinnin' picks for you to listen to, and talk about the advent of AI generated music? Yep. It's out there. Be sure to help spread the love of the show with Roots Music Rambler's new merch, now available at rootsmusicrambler.com/store. Authentic t-shirts, hats and stickers are now available.  Buckle up for The Hoe-Down and the Throw-Down! It's a new episode of Roots Music Rambler. Notes and links:  Tyler Grant Online Tyler Grant on Spotify The Goat Canyon Trestle Video SUNO AI - The AI music generator we mentioned Joy Oladokun on Spotify The Roots Music Rambler Store Roots Music Rambler on Instagram Roots Music Rambler on TikTok  Roots Music Rambler on Facebook Jason Falls on Instagram Francesca Folinazzo on Instagram Pickin' the Grinnin' Recommendations Gabe Lee Kashush Culpepper And be sure to get your MuskOx premium flannel shirts just in time for fall. Use the code RAMBLER on checkout for a discount! - https://gomuskox.com/rambler Subscribe to Roots Music Rambler on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, GoodPods or wherever you get your podcasts. Theme Music: Sheepskin & Beeswax by Genticorum; Audio production by Resonate Recordings. Copyright 2025 - Falls+Partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's no secret that the Roots Music Rambler team loves a good music festival. But as we've discussed before, there are perhaps too many of them and the costs continue to skyrocket for fans. It just so happens that there exists an entire podcast and YouTube show dedicated to music festivals and its host, Nate Riggs, is a friend of the program. This week on Roots Music Rambler, Frank and Falls dig in with Riggs to talk about the state of music festivals across the U.S. The conversation includes everything from the costs to the lineups to the experiences and more. Falls also shares news that his children want him to take them to Bonnaroo and he and Frank talk about the under-the-radar festivals worth attending. The hosts also talk about A Complete Unknown, the new Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet. Be sure to help spread the love of the show with Roots Music Rambler's new merch, now available at rootsmusicrambler.com/store. Authentic t-shirts, hats and stickers are now available.  Buckle up for The Hoe-Down and the Throw-Down! It's a new episode of Roots Music Rambler. Notes and links:  The Music Festivals Podcast online The Music Festivals Podcast on YouTube The Music Festivals Podcast on Spotify A Complete Unknown The Roots Music Rambler Store Roots Music Rambler on Instagram Roots Music Rambler on TikTok  Roots Music Rambler on Facebook Jason Falls on Instagram Francesca Folinazzo on Instagram Pickin' the Grinnin' Recommendations Kathleen Edwards Waylon Wyatt And be sure to get your MuskOx premium flannel shirts just in time for fall. Use the code RAMBLER on checkout for a discount! - https://gomuskox.com/rambler Subscribe to Roots Music Rambler on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, GoodPods or wherever you get your podcasts. Theme Music: Sheepskin & Beeswax by Genticorum; Audio production by Resonate Recordings. Copyright 2025 - Falls+Partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2023, The Heritage Foundation, a think tank focused on promoting conservative public policies, published Project 2025 as a blueprint to consolidate power within the executive, or the office of the president, and weaken democratic structures. In speaking with experts, this episode of Justice Above All breaks down Project 2025 and anticipates how its implementation will directly impact individuals within the Black community. The podcast will unpack how Project 2025 will transform the systems of justice and education in ways that hit at the core of what it means to be a citizen in the U.S. seeking safety, fairness, and dignity for ourselves, friends and family members. Our guests will simplify what's at stake for podcast listeners personally, how civil rights groups like LDF are fighting back, and what you can do to make a difference.For more information on this episode, please visit: tminstituteldf.org/justice-above-all.This episode was produced and interviews were conducted by Lauren O'Neil. It is hosted by Karla McKanders. Resonate Recordings edited the episode. If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review and helping others find it! To keep up with the work of LDF please visit our website at www.naacpldf.org and follow us on social media at @naacp_ldf. To keep up with the work of the Thurgood Marshall Institute, please visit our website at www.tminstituteldf.org and follow us on Twitter at @tmi_ldf.

There are few artists out there who fit the Americana music label by decidedly not fitting in any single box better than Jeff Shepherd. The northern Indiana native has been called rock, blues, outlaw country and punk. His music harkens back to 70s rock but has enough country influences to draw comparisons to southern rock and outlaw country artists, alike. Shepherd, which he now goes by as a single-named moniker, joined us on Roots Music Rambler to talk about his new single, “Settle Down,” and his plans for more new music in 2025. We talked about his time working in the steel mills, the struggles of an independent musician and his newest venture into fatherhood. His son was born a little over a year ago and the lifestyle change has been interesting, he says. Plus, Frank checks in on Falls who was weathering a snow storm during the recording and the duo talk about one getting to meet a couple of emerging artists at a recent show. And as always, they share their Pickin' the Grinnin picks for new music for you to explore this week. Be sure to help spread the love of the show with Roots Music Rambler's new merch, now available at rootsmusicrambler.com/store. Authentic t-shirts, hats and stickers are now available.  Buckle up for The Hoe-Down and the Throw-Down! It's a new episode of Roots Music Rambler. Notes and links:  Shepherd Online Shepherd on Spotify The Roots Music Rambler Store Roots Music Rambler on Instagram Roots Music Rambler on TikTok  Roots Music Rambler on Facebook Jason Falls on Instagram Francesca Folinazzo on Instagram Pickin' the Grinnin' Recommendations Meg McRee Lucero Subscribe to Roots Music Rambler on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, GoodPods or wherever you get your podcasts. Theme Music: Sheepskin & Beeswax by Genticorum; Audio production by Resonate Recordings. Copyright 2025 - Falls+Partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first time you hear Leah Blevins sing, you immediately notice a voice similar to Dolly Parton. As if that weren't enough to want to hear more, she belts out influences from Martina McBride, Loretta Lynn and even Stevie Nicks. And she's poised for a new album later in 2025 that could be the project that vaults her even higher in the country music scene. Blevins joined Frank and Falls on Roots Music Rambler to talk about what's coming in 2025. She heads to the studio in February to add to an already released single (Hundred Different Sides). The new project is the first of a two record deal, so the future is bright. Blevins was raised in Sandy Hook, Ky., a tiny little burg in the hills of Northeast Kentucky. It happens to be the home of another great country singer: Keith Whitley.  We explored her musical journey, talked about her debut album (First Time Feeling) which came out in 2021, her influences, family and more.  Plus, Falls reports back on Brent Cobb's first Ryman Auditorium headline show and both he and Frank talk about 2025 live show plans they've already got in the works. And as always, they share their Pickin' the Grinnin picks for new music for you to explore this week. Be sure to help spread the love of the show with Roots Music Rambler's new merch, now available at rootsmusicrambler.com/store. Authentic t-shirts, hats and stickers are now available.  Buckle up for The Hoe-Down and the Throw-Down! It's a new episode of Roots Music Rambler. Notes and links:  Leah Blevins online Leah Blevins on Spotify Sandy Hook, Ky. The Roots Music Rambler Store Roots Music Rambler on Instagram Roots Music Rambler on TikTok  Roots Music Rambler on Facebook Jason Falls on Instagram Francesca Folinazzo on Instagram Pickin' the Grinnin' Recommendations Ella Salter & The Sunday Sinners (New EP on Spotify) Ella Salter & The Sunday Sinners (Episode 5 of Roots Music Rambler) Yacht Rock Documentary on IMDB And be sure to get your MuskOx premium flannel shirts just in time for fall. Use the code RAMBLER on checkout for a discount! - https://gomuskox.com/rambler Subscribe to Roots Music Rambler on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, GoodPods or wherever you get your podcasts. Theme Music: Sheepskin & Beeswax by Genticorum; Audio production by Resonate Recordings. Copyright 2025 - Falls+Partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, 2024 is in the books and what a year we saw in Americana and Roots Music. From Sierra Ferrell's explosion to Beyonce's Cowboy Carter and crazy collaborations to new music from artists like Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, The Secret Sisters, Marcus King and Dwight Yoakam, the year was one for the books. Since this was the first full calendar year Roots Music Rambler existed (we debuted in September of 2023), we thought we would start an annual tradition of recapping the year with our top songs, albums and artists, plus do a little where-are-they-now rundown of previous show guests to keep everyone thinking about and talking about the music we all love. In this episode Frank and Falls run down their top 10 songs and albums of 2024, proclaim their top artist, group and newcomer of the year, and call out a couple of artists worthy of praise for innovating in the genre in 2024. But, to be clear, our philosophy on Roots Music Rambler is tied to a belief that music is not a competition. Rankings and bests are simply fodder for conversation and discovery. These lists are just our individual opinions. We want to hear yours as well. So comment on our social media posts about the rankings and share your favorites for 2024 or what you're excited about for 2025.  Be sure to help spread the love of the show with Roots Music Rambler's new merch, now available at rootsmusicrambler.com/store. Authentic t-shirts, hats and stickers are now available.  Buckle up for The Hoe-Down and the Throw-Down! It's a new episode of Roots Music Rambler. Notes and links: (Songs played are representative of our lists, but not necessarily our top songs!) Without You by Ella Salter and the Sunday Sinners on Spotify Hero by Marcus King on Spotify Paperweight by The Secret Sisters on Spotify Dollar Bill Bar by Sierra Ferrell on Spotify Texas Hold ‘em by Beyonce' on Spotify Gild the Lily by Billy Strings on Spotify Sierra Ferrell - Our unanimous Artist of the Year - online The Kimmi Bitter episode of Roots Music Rambler  The Roots Music Rambler Store Roots Music Rambler on Instagram Roots Music Rambler on TikTok  Roots Music Rambler on Facebook Jason Falls on Instagram Francesca Folinazzo on Instagram And be sure to get your MuskOx premium flannel shirts just in time for fall. Use the code RAMBLER on checkout for a discount! - https://gomuskox.com/rambler Subscribe to Roots Music Rambler on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, GoodPods or wherever you get your podcasts. Theme Music: Sheepskin & Beeswax by Genticorum; Audio production by Resonate Recordings. Copyright 2025 - Falls+Partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the secrets behind creating a hit podcast and balancing entrepreneurial success with personal well-being. Join me as I chat with Jacob Bozarth, a podcasting pioneer who has transformed the industry and helped countless creators find their voice. Jacob has spent over a decade in the industry, helping create and produce some of the most successful podcasts out there, including the hit show Culpable. We dive deep into his journey, exploring how he balances the demands of entrepreneurship with personal well-being and the lessons he's learned along the way. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone interested in storytelling and authentic leadership, this episode has something for you. Jacob shares valuable insights on how to start and sustain a successful podcast, the importance of staying true to yourself, and how to avoid burnout in a demanding industry.  Interview Highlights: Discover the driving force behind the rise of podcasting and why it's become such a powerful medium. Learn about Jacob's journey from an audio engineer to a podcasting entrepreneur and the key milestones along the way. Hear practical tips on balancing work and personal life to prevent burnout and maintain well-being. Gain insights into the future of podcasting and why now is the perfect time to start your own show. Abouto Jacob Bozarth: Jacob Bozarth has been a full-time podcast professional for over 10 years, serving as the executive producer of two #1 podcasts and launching two companies in the podcasting space. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in recording and production and stumbled into entrepreneurship by using his production skills to help people with their podcasts as a side project. In 2014, Jacob founded Resonate Recordings, a podcast production agency that has worked with over 3,500 podcasters, including 16 number-one shows on Apple Podcasts. In 2019, he launched Culpable, a podcast that achieved over 45 million downloads and hit #1 in Apple Podcasts. In 2022, he started Resound, an AI audio tool for podcasters, which automates tedious parts of production for over 13,000 creators. Most recently, he launched Podcast Primer, an online course designed to help aspiring podcasters beat their inner critic and start a podcast without burnout. Jacob is also a devoted father of three and has been married to his wife, Whitney, for over 14 years. His main goal in life is to work less and spend more time on what matters most, especially his relationships with his family. Learn More About Jacob's Work:  Resound.fm Resonaterecordings.com podcastprimer.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joshharris/message

"Leaders must create the vision, but it's the vision that creates the legacy."Jacob Bozarth spent the majority of his life casting a compelling and catalytic vision for his business. In 2014, he co-founded Resonate Recordings and grew it to be a leader in the podcast production space working with brands like Twitter, Colgate, Amazon, and Salesforce. In 2021, he founded Resound, an AI editing platform.Beneath the surface of all this success, Jacob lacked vision for himself, and as this reality came to a head, he had to decide to either push it down and run faster or face it with courage and allow it to transform him from the inside out.--Pursue Whole is on a mission to inspire and equip high-level leaders to pursue a meaningful vision for their life, leadership, and relationships. Start your journey at pursuewhole.com

In this podcast episode, Justin and Celine interview Mark Minnery, entrepreneur and co-founder of several companies in the podcasting industry. Mark shares his journey from the telecommunications industry to podcasting and creative endeavours, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance and building a culture where employees can prioritize their well-being. The hosts discuss the idea of the "hustle culture" and how it can lead to stress and poor performance. Mark also discusses his successful true-crime podcast, "Culpable," and the challenges and risks involved in producing high-quality content. This episode provides valuable insights into the business side of podcasting and the strategies that can help a show succeed in a crowded market. Mark Minnery is a serial entrepreneur. He was previously a telecommunications executive who founded multiple companies. In 2017 he joined the wonderful world of podcasting by co-founding the podcast production agency Resonate Recordings with Jacob Bozarth, our guest on episode 5 of Oh My Pod. In 2019, Mark co-founded a different podcast agency called Black Mountain Media, whose first podcast, Culpable, Reached #1 on iTunes and currently has over 40+ million downloads. And most recently, in 2021, Mark embarked on a new endeavour with Jacob Bozarth called Resound, an AI podcast editing tool that saves audio engineers countless hours of pain-staking monotonous editing. What we discuss: [00:03:15] Mark talks about his background in telecom, starting his first company in 2002, and designing networks for companies, banks, and healthcare organizations. [00:09:55] Mark and the hosts discuss the importance of balancing work and family life, and how burnout can affect a person's productivity and well-being. [00:16:30] Mark talks about how he and his team pitched the idea for their true crime podcast, Culpable, to Tenderfoot and how they worked on it while running multiple companies. [00:20:15] Mark talks about the creation Culpable, including the importance of a compelling story and next-level sound design. [00:24:30] Mark explains the workflow and structure behind the making of Culpable, including research, recording, and post-production, as well as the budget and team involved. [00:30:49] The grout chats about building a TV Show equivalent discussion on how podcasting is not a niche industry and how the hosts are building a show equivalent to a TV show or movie. [00:35:45] Marketing strategies for podcasts discussion on the best advertising channels to bring listeners to a show, including feed drops and finding niche podcasts to advertise on. [00:39:26] Creator community and competition discussion on how the creator community supports each other and how different companies have different targets and goals, making them not direct competitors. [00:40:56] Mark discusses his preference for audiobooks and documentaries over reading due to dyslexia and ADHD. He also shares his love for podcasts and how he spends five hours a day listening to them. [00:42:41] Mark talks about how the podcast industry is changing due to unpredictable ad sales and how advertisers prefer more predictable audiences. He also discusses how he listens to podcasts for both entertainment and learning. [00:45:13] Mark shares an example of how resonate recordings helped a fortune 100 company improve engagement on cybersecurity through a true crime internal podcast. [00:51:45] Mark talks about how it's important to tell the human side of stories, especially in true crime podcasts, to understand the suffering and loss of hope that people experience. [00:52:46] Link to the binding rules in episode two Mark Henry tells Justin to listen to episode two of the podcast to learn about the binding rules. Episode Resources: Mark Minnery | Instagram Resonate Recordings | Website Resonate Recordings | Instagram Resound FM | Website Resound FM | Instagram Podcast | Culpable

In this podcast episode, Jacob Bozarth, CEO of Resonate Recordings and co-founder of Resound, talks with Justin about his experience in the podcasting industry and the development of an AI tool that helps podcasters edit out filler words from their audio. The two also discuss the evolution of podcasting and the importance of incorporating video elements for promotion and social media. Jacob shares his insights on how to grow a podcast audience and the challenges he faces as an entrepreneur and leader. Jacob graduated from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) with a degree in Audio Recording. After graduating, he decided not to take the traditional path of moving to Nashville and working low paying jobs for years. He started editing podcasts in 2014 and within a few years, came to the realization that he was sitting on something huge. Jacob is the Ceo of Resonate Recordings, one of the industry's leading podcast production companies. Resonate has helped more than 3,000 podcasts and has worked with 13 podcasts that hit #13 in Apple Podcasts. Jacob's 2nd company called Resound is an AI tool that allows podcasts to seamlessly edit out all of the filler words from their audio with none of the pain-staking labor. What we discussed: [00:04:03] The host asks Jacob to discuss the evolution of podcasting since he started Resonate in 2014. [00:08:01] The host and guest discuss the importance of making podcasts accessible and incorporating video elements for promotion and social media. [00:09:03] The host asks Jacob to talk about the development of Resound, an AI tool that helps podcasters edit out filler words from their audio, and how it works. [00:14:21] The host and guest discuss Resound's unique approach. [00:17:23] The host and guest discuss the evolution of podcasting and the importance of incorporating video elements for promotion and social media. [00:23:02] The host asks Jacob to share his insights on the best way to grow a podcast, emphasizing the importance of word of mouth and feed drops. [00:24:27] The host asks Jacob to talk about the development of Resound and the investigative true crime podcast Culpable. [00:29:20] The host and guest discuss the challenges of monetization and marketing in the podcasting industry, and mention the appeal of Megaphone's approach. [00:34:08] The host and guest discuss how a podcast can make money, with examples of clients who have gained high-paying clients or sold a house through their podcast. [00:38:06] The host asks Jacob to talk about the challenge of staying focused on the core business and avoiding the temptation to do all things for all people, leading to the spin-off of Resound. [00:39:57] The host asks Jacob to explain how working with a business coach helped him slow down, reflect, and brainstorm, which was super helpful for his business. [00:43:44] The host and guest discuss the benefits and challenges of working with a partner, including the importance of separating work from personal life. [00:50:20] The host and guest discuss their plans to incorporate Resound, an AI tool for editing audio, into their business once it becomes available on Ableton. Episode Resources: Jacob Bozarth| Linkedin Jacob Bozarth| Twitter Jacob Bozarth| Resound Jacob Bozarth| Resonate Recordings Download our FREE 9-Step Podcast Launch Guide Say hi to us on Instagram Email us anytime at Hello@podigypodcasts.com

Feedback with EarBuds is a podcast recommendation podcast. Hosted by Arielle Nissenblatt, we bring you a themed list each week, and always curated by a different person. Subscribe to our newsletter at earbuds.audio.On this bonus episode, you'll hear the first 10 minutes of the podcast Culpable, from Tenderfoot TV and Resonate Recordings. Learn more about it here: https://culpablepodcast.com/This is an exclusive partial feed drop and we're excited to introduce you to the latest season of the show! You can hear the first two episodes of the latest season of Culpable on October 27th. Thank you to the production and marketing teams at Culpable for making this possible!_____Apply to have your podcast spotlit: https://www.earbudspodcastcollective.org/podcast-spotlightsSubmit to our Community section: https://962udey3mps.typeform.com/to/zZadg6y2EarBuds Blog: http://earbuds.audio/blogCurate a list: https://www.earbudspodcastcollective.org/earbuds-podcast-curators-formFollow us on Twitter @earbudspodcol: https://twitter.com/EarbudsPodColFollow us on Facebook at EarBuds Podcast Collective: https://www.facebook.com/earbudspodcastcollectiveFollow us on Instagram @earbudspodcastcollective: https://www.instagram.com/earbudspodcastcollective/Website: http://earbuds.audio/Tee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/user/earbuds-podcast-collective

Jacob Bozarth is the Co-Founder and CEO at Resound & Resonate Recordings, two Louisville-based companies that deal in podcast production. 8 years ago, Jacob first started Resonate Recordings, a podcast production company that quickly grew after helping produce 13 shows that reached #1 in Apple Podcasts. With his experience from Resonate Recordings, Jacob then set out to start a new company - a software product aiming to automate some of the tedious work associated with the editing process. Our conversation covers how Jacob scaled Resonate Recordings to serves thousands of podcasters, how Resound was created to solve a problem they faced at Resonate, and Jacob's experience with both bootstrapping a business and raising VC. Learn more about Resound at Resound.fm Learn more about Resonate Recordings at ResonateRecordings.com Visit us at MiddleTech.com Take our survey for a $5 Startbucks gift card here. Twitter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Logan's Twitter Evan's Twitter Middle Tech is proud to be supported by: Our presenting sponsor, KY Innovation Endeavor Midwest

Of Good Nature leads with a fusion-friendly approach to today's music, uncovering a highly accessible sound that concentrates on lyrics, uplifting energy, and musicianship. Packed into a potent blend of Alternative, Pop, Rock, Groove, Reggae, and more, this group of prolific songwriters continues to attract dedicated listeners with their latest release titled Everything Turns Gold.  www.ofgoodnature.comIG: @ofgoodnatureSpotify: Of Good Nature Book your spot on the Soulshine at Sea Cruise, happening Nov 3-7, 2021: www.soulshineatsea.com Michael's album Work Hard And Be Nice is out now: https://orcd.co/work-hard-and-be-nice Keep in touch with Michael online: www.michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: www.stayhumanpodcast.comPODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists ManagementProducer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIVArtist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists ManagementManagement Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists ManagementSocial Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for MediaRowIn Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network  Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands  Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by:  Mandy Pennington for Resonate Recordings and Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV