Podcast Junkies - Storytelling Interviews & Conversations with Podcasters Podcasting Passionately

Helen Zaltzman has been podcasting for 9 years and surprisingly enough, says she still feels like a novice. She co-hosted her first podcast with Olly Mann called Answer Me This! and followed it up with the very popular, The Allusionist. That second podcast is a language and etymology show that is part of Roman Mars’s Radiotopia network. Helen talks about her love for Boggle, how she got started in comedy, and much more. Listen for the guest appearance by Martin. Show Highlights 05:30 – Helen and I talk about the internet marketing world. 10:05 – Helen talks Boggle 14:25 – Despite podcasting for 9 years, Helen still feels like a novice. 19:50 – When did Helen realize that the Answer Me This! podcast was no longer a hobby? 22:55 – Do the more experienced BBC broadcasters look down on new podcasters? 27:10 – I’m dying to start a ride-sharing podcast. 30:00 – We get a guest “appearance” from Helen’s husband, Martin. 30:40 – The Allusionist started in January 2015. 32:10 – Helen talks about Roman Mars. 35:30 – Where did the idea of The Allusionist come from? 40:25 – Helen believes people put too much energy in their first podcast. 43:15 – Helen doesn’t want to listen to other language shows, because she doesn’t want to accidentally plagiarize other’s work. 50:40 – Helen likes editing her own show. 52:10 – How do you start writing comedy? 53:20 – Helen talks on how she got into comedy. 59:50 – Helen tried to teach Latin to a 13-year-old. 01:06:25 – What happened to Spoken.am? 01:11:00 – What would Helen do if she wasn’t podcasting? 01:13:55 – What are the biggest challenges for growing The Allusionist? 01:17:10 – Who inspires Helen? 01:20:10 – You can follow Helen on Twitter.   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/54  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Robert Greenlee is a veteran in the podcasting industry. He started his WebTalk World Radio Show in 1999 and has been working in the podcasting field since. I talk to Rob about why he started his first podcast, his aquaponics hobby, and so much more on this week’s episode of Podcast Junkies. Show Highlights 05:50 – Robert talks on how he got started in podcasting. 07:20 – WebTalk World Radio Show was started in 1999 09:00 – What’s the different between the web and the internet? 10:50 – Robert interviewed some of the cast from the X-files on his show. 13:30 – What’s the definition of the dark web? 14:10 – Why did Robert create his radio show? 17:40 – What’s the hardest part of running a restaurant? 19:45 – In 2004, Robert converted his radio show to a podcast. 21:45 – Robert talks about his job history. 28:00 – What was it like working for Zune? 37:40 – The same team that worked on Zune is now working on Windows desktop. 39:00 – Apple approached Robert asking him for advice. 45:55 – How’s Robert’s aquaponics system coming along? 52:35 – Don’t be afraid to try podcasting. 58:15 – What’s the global reach of podcasting? 01:04 – Robert would like to focus on the local podcasting industry for the next episode. 01:08 – What kind of podcast trends has Robert seen at PodcastOne? 01:12 – Robert talks about his relationship wth Spreaker and PodcastOne 01:19 – What kind of opportunities do podcasters have in the next 6-12 months? 01:25 – Follow Robert at the Spreaker Live Show on Wednesday 3pm Pacific.   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/53  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Raymond Wiley is the host of The Shadow of Ideas. Raymond has been broadcasting/podcasting since 2004 and has started three different podcasts since then. The Shadow of Ideas is the first podcast he’s done as a solo host and he’s loving it so far. The Shadow of Ideas explores the world of current events, social justice, and politics through the lens of history. Raymond talks on how helpful the podcasting community is, why he’s inspired to do his show, and so much more on today’s episode. Show Highlights 09:20 – Why did Raymond start the Out There podcast? 12:35 – Raymond talks about growing up in Georgia. 19:40 – How long does it take to prepare an episode for The Shadow of Ideas? 23:15 – What was the Wilmot Proviso about? 28:10 – Raymond started his podcast to try and get more from history. 32:10 – Where did the name Shadow of Ideas come from? 36:00 – The podcasting community is very open and helpful. 41:00 – You can be authentic in a podcast and that’s why Raymond loves it. 43:00 – Raymond talks about playing in a rock band versus podcasting. 49:35 – What’s currently inspiring Raymond? 51:20 – Raymond loves True Detective. 56:30 – Raymond’s old fan base likes what he’s currently doing even though it’s completely different. 1:01:25 – Raymond loves expressing what’s in his heart. 1:02:35 – It’s hard to win an argument with a conspiracy theorist. 1:07:55 – A lot of history happened right where Raymond is located. 1:09:35 – Raymond wants to do an upcoming episode about White flight. 1:11:35 – Who has inspired or mentored Raymond? 1:15:35 – Is Raymond educating a new generation? 1:20:30 – You can find the show at http://shadowofideas.com/, iTunes, and on Spotify.   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/52  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★