Podcast Junkies - Storytelling Interviews & Conversations with Podcasters Podcasting Passionately

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Mike Vardy is the host of the Productivity podcast and the co-host of Workflowing with Michael Schechter. He has given both talks and workshops related to goal, time, task, and project management. On today’s episode, Mike talks to Harry on the three words he’s focusing on this year, his family, and why he has a Green Lantern ring. Show Highlights 04:50 – Why did Mike take an improv class? 09:00 – Mike recommends podcasters/speakers should take an improv class. 14:10 – There’s no such thing as an overnight success. 15:25 – Mike talks about Derek Sivers. 17:35 – I’ve been doubling down on some things lately. 19:00 – Mike’s focus is on three words this year: Growth, Generosity, and Gratitude. 20:30 – My three words for this year are: Focus, Forward, and Spirit. 22:00 – Mike and I talk a bit about productivity. 27:40 – Why is Mike wearing a super hero ring..? 38:30 – Practicing patience is hard for Mike. 44:25 – Mike listens to the Accidental Creative. 45:25 – It’s so hard to just leave your house when you’re working from home. 49:10 – Mike and his wife have regular meetings about their family. 54:00 – Mike talks about EP 38: Flying Solo: A Solo Parenting Productivity Adventure. 01:02:00 – Where does Mike’s humility come from? 01:12:50 – I recommend The Mo Show to Mike. 01:15:30 – One thing Mike has changed his mind about recently? 01:19:40 – Get a free PDF and audio program athttp://productivityist.com/podcastjunkies   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/63  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Christina Canters is the host of the Stand Out Get Noticed podcast and is a former architect. Christina shares her story on why she created her first podcast, Presentation Skills For Design Students, and why she made the decision to leave her career in architecture at the end. She also talks on how she discovered a creative way to book extraordinary people on her current podcast and make a connection with them long before the audio starts recording. Show Highlights 03:10 – When something can go wrong, it usually will. 06:55 – Christina talks about her first podcast. 08:55 – How did Christina book Andrew Warner and Jared Easley? 21:10 – Christina talks about Tony Robbins and her personal development journey. 29:00 – Why did Christina not like architecture? 36:45 – Was Christina always this bubbly? 41:20 – Christina has no regrets for leaving architecture. 43:20 – Everything we do is a stepping stone that leads us down a more interesting path. 43:55 – I talk about episode 3 with Ayman Abdullah from AppSumo. 50:20 – Christina talks about her younger sister. 54:25 – You have to start somewhere. 55:10 – Is Christina a Podcast Junkie? 58:15 – Christina and I talk about CrossFit. 01:07 – Get out of your comfort zone! Amazing things will happen when you do. 01:10 – What you see is what you get from Christina.   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/62★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jason Bryant is the host of the Short Time Wrestling podcast and currently runs a network of shows on the subject of wrestling on MatTalkOnline.com. Jason Bryant started Mat Talk as a radio show back in 1997 as a college freshman and then later relaunched it in podcast format. Jason talks to me about his background in wrestling, his love for the sport, and his passion for podcasts. Jason also shares some statistics on his podcast for the audience. Show Highlights 06:00 – What other podcasts does Jason do? 09:45 – What captures Jason’s ear in a podcast? 14:45 – There’s too many podcast shows for us to consume all at once. 17:50 – What was Jason’s first podcast about? 23:50 – There’s a very low retention in wrestlers after they finish highschool/college. 28:45 – Jason’s memory is uncanny. 31:45 – Everybody needs a reality check. Jason talks about his. 34:10 – Jason talks about his wife and his rough home life. 42:55 – Jason has no problem helping his competitors. 45:35 – Why is Jason hosting a lot of the shows on his network? 51:25 – Jason is constantly educating others why podcasts are a valuable resource. 54:35 – When did Jason start interviewing celebrities? 59:55 – Jason shares some of his podcast stats. 01:02:25 – Ask yourself, “Who are the guests that would bring your audience the most value?” 01:05:55 – Jason has been trying to get Tim Ferriss on the show. 01:12:00 – Jason and I really geeked out on Blab during International Podcasters Day. 01:15:55 – Jason gives a shout out to some of my old guests. 01:18:24 – You can find Jason at MatTalkOnline.Com and Twitter.   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/61    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mocean Melvin is one of the creators for The MoShow Podcast. The MoShow is an off-the-cuff comedy podcast that will either seriously offend you or have you rolling on the floor laughing. The MoShow only publishes one or two shows a month due to the high-quality content that gets produced. Mocean talks on why he and Dominic Zunino created the show, the great minds involved in writing the podcast, and he also talks on the growth of women in the voice over industry and 60s/70s audio comedy troops. Show Highlights 08:00 – Where’s Mocean from? 13:50 – How did The MoShow Podcast get started? 21:35 – Creating a quality podcast is hard. 30:00 – The MoShow is a place where the creators can go out of their very PC world and be hilariously vulgar. 31:30 – Who are the core people involved in MoShow? 35:00 – What makes a great voice actor? 37:00 – Mocean talks about the movie In a World. 39:30 – What’s it like for women in the voice over industry currently? 44:00 – Mocean talks about Episode 113 – Stinky Dinky. 47:40 – Why does Mocean want to use the season format for his podcast? 49:50 – The podcast has a high level of professionalism. 52:30 – There were a lot of audio-only comedy troops in the 60s and 70s. 56:25 – Mocean’s dad was the one who introduced him to these fantastic comedy shows. 01:04 – No matter how great your voice is, you have to train it. 01:09 – Where does Mocean’s name come from? 01:13 – Create what you want to create first. Don’t create for others. 01:14 – Most misunderstood thing about Mocean?   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/60    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Amy Robles is the host of Think Enriched, a podcast about money management. Amy and her husband were able to pay off $25,000 of debt in 2014 just by making some simple, but smart financial decisions. Amy talks a little bit on her background and the importance of connecting with family and those around you. Show Highlights 03:35 – Amy and I geek out about Podcast Movement. 11:00 – Amy talks about playing piano. 18:30 – You can learn so much at a nursing home. 21:05 – How does Amy connect with her family? 24:35 – Amy talks about where she’s from and where she’s traveled to. 29:55 – Amy started a local podcast meet up in the Seattle area. 35:25 – Why did Amy start podcasting? 40:00 – Amy asks me why I started podcasting. 45:20 – Has the podcast opened doors for Amy? 50:16 – I go on a mini rant about how bad soda is for you. 54:20 – People can relate to Amy’s struggles. 01:00 – Where does Amy get her fun-loving vibe?   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/59    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jerod Morris is the VP of RainMaker.FM and the VP of Marketing for Copyblogger. He hosts a couple of very successful podcasts, including The Lede, The Showrunner, and Primility. Jerod shares interesting insight on how he runs 5 regular podcasts, his struggles with creating content, and not failing on his commitment to his audience. Jerod also talks about his love for creating new made-up words, teaching, and who inspires him. Show Highlights 04:45 – Jerod talks about Showrunner. 10:35 – You can’t build an audience quickly. 13:15 – There’s a difference between authenticity and transparency. 17:00 – Every podcaster has felt uninspired to record their show. 23:30 – Why did Jerod start Primility Primer? 28:35 – Since Jerod loves creating new words, I tell him about The Allusionist podcast. 29:40 – Podcast Movement was great this year. 35:25 – Jerod loves to teach. 37:30 – What has the response been like for Primility? 42:00 – How does Jerod organize/create his show? 46:50 – How does Jerod find the time to host 5 very different podcasts? 52:10 – Is it too late to podcast? 55:45 – How has podcasting helped Copyblogger? 01:03 – You don’t have to wait for everything to be perfect. Start by building an audience. 01:09 – Have the pieces been falling into place for Jerod? 01:11 – Who inspires Jeord? 01:14 – You get good by practicing and practicing and practicing.   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/58    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Real Brian is the host of several podcasts such as Profitcast, Arrow Squad, the Audio Books podcast, and the Podcasters Paradise podcast. Brian talks on why he got into radio initially, his love for playing and creating music, and some key lessons he learned since he started Profitcast. Brian says that busy people often fail at podcasting. It’s the people who schedule and respect their time that end up producing consistent podcasts no matter what. Show Highlights 04:45 – Brian talks about Dragon Con 09:00 – How did Brian get more things done in less time? 11:30 – If you’re busy, your podcast will fail. 13:50 – How did Brian get into radio? 22:10 – In highschool, Brian was an introvert. 24:20 – Brian talks about bullying. 29:15 – Brian started playing piano at 6 and talks about his love for music. 39:45 – Take two hours a month to work on your passion. It can go a long way. 42:00 – Brian talks about the problem with record labels. 46:40 – What were some ‘ah-ha’ moments with Brian’s podcast? 57:10 – You never know what’s going to come from relationships you’ve built. 01:01 – What are Brian’s podcasts? 01:06 – Brian loves the Podcast Junkies shirt.   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/57    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jason Cabassi is the creator and host of the Walking Dead Cast. I sit down with him to talk about why he decided to start the show and what his plans are after the show ends. The episode almost turned into a movie podcast, because we both have a strong love for zombie movies and current TV series out right now like Game of Thrones. Hope you guys enjoy. Show Highlights 08:15 – Within the first 15-20 episodes of the Walking Dead Cast, Jason had a lot of the actors on. 10:20 – Since I live in LA, I recognize a lot of the scenes on the show. 14:35 – How does Walking Dead get their zombie extras? 19:10 – Jason and I talk Game of Thrones. 21:00 – We talk about the latest TV series out right now. Jason loves Fargo. 26:35 – Jason’s first show sounded incredibly professional and high quality. 34:30 – Jason talks on starting his own podcast network. 39:00 – I love the foreign movie Old Boy. 44:55 – We talk about amazing zombie movies like Dawn of the Dead and 28 Days Later. 50:35 – When did Jason start attending conferences for his podcast? 57:00 – Jason is a big fan of comics. 01:04:45 – Jason talks about living in Santa Barbara. 01:07:25 – How does Jason plan the Walking Dead Cast? 01:18:25 – What kind of podcasts is Jason listening to right now? 01:21:00 – Most misunderstood thing about Jason?   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/56    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nick Seuberling is the founder of SPNT.TV and the Executive Producer for the Inside the Jungle podcast, a sports podcast about the Cincinnati Bengals. Nick is also the co-host for the Podcasters’ Group Therapy podcast, a support group for podcasters. Nick started his sports podcast in 2010, but he’s always had a passion for talk radio and sports ever since he was a kid. Nick and I talk on how he got started, his success with Patreon, and how his super fans keep him going. Show Highlights 08:55 – Nick just celebrated his 5 year anniversary for his podcast. 10:55 – Why is meeting the fans important? 13:15 – Having a small, but dedicated super fan base is just awesome. 15:45 – Was Nick always a fan of talk radio? 16:40 – Nick launched his first podcast in 2005 and it was recorded by cellphone. 20:15 – It’s better to niche down and narrow your focus when it comes to podcasting. 21:30 – How does Nick manage 3-4 co-hosts? 23:00 – What was Nick’s first sports memory? 29:35 – How did Podcasters’ Group Therapy get started? 33:25 – How does Blab help podcast shows? 39:40 – Engagement is key to podcast growth. 42:45 – What’s Nick’s success towards Patreon? 45:55 – What other ways does Nick monetize his podcast? 49:05 – Remember, it doesn’t hurt to ask. 52:50 – Nick talks about the other Bengals’ podcast. 59:00 – What was Nick like as a kid? 01:02 – What has sports taught Nick? Always give it your best, always give it your all. 01:04 – Who inspires/mentors Nick? 01:06 – It took Nick 12 years to get his first radio gig. 01:11 – What’s gotten Nick excited in the next year? 01:14 – Look out for International Podcast Day on Sept 30th.   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/55  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★