Podcast Junkies - Storytelling Interviews & Conversations with Podcasters Podcasting Passionately

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 ★

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 ★