01:07 – Harry takes a moment to remember James Lipton 01:50 – Focusrite announces a new $2300 Podcast Studio Makeover promotion 02:38 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Juan Sepulveda 05:53 – Juan describes the various trinkets and artifacts he has in his podcast studio 07:23 – Juan’s background, roots and love of art 14:46 – Juan recalls receiving the honor of Hispanic Artist of the Year in 2018 16:59 – How Juan first got into podcasting and started his first podcast, The Winding Stairs 22:14 – T...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 4 min
07:13 – Chhavi’s educational background and the genesis of her podcast journey 11:35 – Blazing a trail for podcasters in India 19:00 – What motivated Chhavi to start podcasting and observations she has made about the podcast industry 26:56 – Chhavi speaks to podcast trends in India 31:05 – Chhavi’s background and roots 33:28 – Where Chhavi gets her drive and motivation 36:33 – Chhavi’s passion for books 40:54 – Chhavi recalls her first experiences in the U.S. 44:04 – Chhavi shares her greatest s...
Feb 25, 2020•57 min
03:38 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Sachit Gupta 04:27 – The genesis of Sachit’s podcast journey 07:02 – The decision to move to San Francisco 09:26 – A fun story about ball bearings and how Sachit became an entrepreneur 14:59 – Harry and Sachit discuss culture shock 17:19 – What Sachit learned from working with Andrew Warner on his show, Mixergy 22:24 – Branching out to work with other podcasters 26:55 – Lessons Sachit has learned from collaborating with a wide array of podcasters 32:12 – Th...
Feb 13, 2020•58 min
01:39 – Harry thanks today’s sponsor, Focusrite 2i2 02:13 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Colin Morgan 03:12 – Harry thanks the second sponsor of today’s podcast, FullCast 04:28 – How Colin got into podcasting and decided on a format for his show, The Daily Grind 06:39 – Colin discusses his professional golf career 12:58 – The value Colin places on consistency when putting out a podcast 14:43 – How Colin identified guests that would resonate with his audience 17:43 – How Colin honed and refined...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 2 min
01:01 – Harry thanks today’s sponsor, Focusrite 2i2 01:43 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Mark Sullivan 02:37 – Harry thanks the second sponsor of today’s podcast, FullCast 04:56 – Mark talks about his affinity for snowboarding 10:42 – The concept of ‘Kaizen’ 14:44 – Mark discusses the current state of print and his experience running a magazine 19:59 – Mark’s professional career as a commentator 21:16 – Mark’s experience at the last Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang 27:19 – What it takes, in...
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr
01:05 – Harry wishes the audience a Happy New Year and his resolution to simplify his work and life 02:16 – Harry thanks today’s sponsor, Focusrite 2i2 02:50 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Amira Valliani 04:04 – Harry thanks the second sponsor of today’s podcast, FullCast 05:03 – Amira’s first recollections and experiences growing up immersed in technology 10:26 – Major Influences in Amira’s worldview and life 18:25 – How Amira and her family were impacted as Muslim Americans post-9/11 24:12 –...
Jan 09, 2020•55 min
02:11 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Scott Gurian 04:32 – Scott’s education and background in radio 11:28 – Scott recounts his travels that brought him from New Jersey to Oklahoma and back to New Jersey again 16:12 – What Scott learned by reporting on Superstorm Sandy 25:00 – How Scott started his Far From Home Podcast 35:45 – Concerns Scott had with podcasting in foreign countries 41:50 – Scott talks about editing and reediting the footage from his trip to produce his podcast 48:54 – The init...
Dec 18, 2019•1 hr 5 min
01:25 – This episode is sponsored by Focusrite 2i2 07:08 – We learn how Eric got involved in the podcast industry 22:33 – What is Eric shares his unique approach to finding and attracting guests to his podcast 26:40 – The biggest fears Eric had overcame as a podcast host 27:25 – How Eric prepares for his guest and other secret tactics he utilizes 29:29 – Eric walks us through a typical interview flow 34:15 – Why researching your guest is so critical as a podcast host 43:50 – The important of bui...
Dec 08, 2019•1 hr 9 min
SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://glow.fm/podcastjunkies/ Does your podcast app support Chapter Marks? They're included in this episode! TWEETABLE QUOTES “There’s something that we’ve learned which is when you build a tool that has elements of magic, people start expecting the entire thing to be magic.” (09:36) “‘Deep Fake’ is the broader term that people use to talk about A.I.-generated media that’s simulating a person somehow.” (13:09) “My job as a CEO is not to have ideas. I feel like I’m doing my jo...
Nov 13, 2019•41 min
02:25 – Harry welcomes back to the podcast, Stefanie LaHart 03:03 – How Harry met Stefanie 09:08 – Social media, veganism and gaming 12:34 – Where Stefanie honed her digital skills 14:33 – Stefanie talks about getting involved in vampire and gothic chat rooms on the Internet 16:07 – A gaming nerd at heart 20:11 – Stefanie recalls favorite books from her childhood 25:14 – The power of pets as influencers 29:37 – Moving from Philadelphia to Los Angeles 32:47 – Stefanie’s experience working as a re...
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 13 min
02:18 – Harry welcomes back to the podcast, Patrick Keller 02:44 – Patrick talks to Harry about being a recurring guest 04:22 – Patrick talks about his show, Big Séance 07:03 – Patrick’s opinion on having return guests 09:41 – How the conversation changes between Patrick and his return guests 12:53 – The importance of attracting diverse guests 14:23 – Building a community with a podcast 18:20 – How Patrick’s podcast listening habits have changed 21:32 – Harry and Patrick share their thoughts on ...
Oct 02, 2019•1 hr 2 min
04:14 – Harry welcomes to the podcast, Jay Clouse 04:46 – How Harry met Jay 06:11 – The inspiration to start the podcast, Upside 08:42 – How Jay attracted guests to his podcast 12:14 – The dynamic of having a co-host 14:17 – Harry and Jay talk about the podcasts that they enjoy 18:28 – The evolution of podcasting 23:54 – Harry talks about his continual passion for podcasting 27:52 – Jay’s prediction for the future of podcasting 32:07 – Harry discusses seasonal podcasts that perform well 35:02 – ...
Sep 19, 2019•1 hr 2 min
00:01 – Harry welcomes Greg Stanley to the podcast 00:44 – How Greg met Harry 01:36 – The inspiration to start the podcast, Learn from Others 04:48 – Where Greg got the passion for helping students 06:39 – Greg talks about why most people’s career paths are not linear 07:54 – Early feedback Greg received on Learn from Others 09:40 – Resources and tools Greg used to start his podcast 10:56 – The format of Greg’s podcast 14:23 – Greg talks about a segment he does at the end of every podcast 15:37 ...
Sep 11, 2019•55 min
00:22 – Harry recaps his past week at Podcast Movement 02:46 – Harry thanks his sponsors, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and Beyond the Podcast 04:52 – Harry welcomes John Livesay to the podcast 05:27 – John’s origin story 08:46 – Lessons learned from starting a podcast 10:47 – How John got his first Speakers Bureau 12:59 – The genesis of The Successful Pitch Podcast 16:00 – John’s top three tips for improving your startup pitch 18:44 – John’s career trajectory 21:59 – The importance of never burning br...
Sep 01, 2019•52 min
00:01 – Harry welcomes Leah Culver to the podcast 00:33 – The genesis of Breaker 03:07 – Why Leah was unimpressed with the different podcast apps she initially utilized 05:06 – Features within the Breaker app 09:39 – “Under Twenty Minutes” 10:07 – The decision to release new versions of the iOS app weekly 11:00 – Building out and syncing the Breaker Audio website 11:38 – Metadata 13:48 – Benefits of switching to the Breaker Audio app 14:47 – Leah gives a shout out to some early adopters of Break...
Aug 22, 2019•59 min
Back for another round, it's the inimitable Chase Reeves. He was gracious enough, way back in April, 2014 to agree to be the very first guest on this show. It's a gift I will always honor. So I started a tradition to bring him back every 100 episodes. In addition to the first one, listen to Episode 100. Then, you'll fully appreciated the journey and the energy that is Chase. Thanks to every single person who has every listened to a Podcast Junkies episode. I'm totally grateful to you for coming ...
Aug 07, 2019•2 hr 55 min
04:34 – Harry welcomes Zach and Rock to the podcast 04:49 – How Harry met Zach and Rock 06:50 – Attending Podcast Movement 08:06 – The genesis of SquadCast 12:06 – How Rock got involved in SquadCast 15:13 – Working out the bugs 16:52 – The Bootstrap Startup 17:33 – Leaving a steady paycheck to work on SquadCast fulltime 21:41 – Initial intentions for SquadCast 25:24 – The importance of the podcasting community 29:08 – Harry talks about the supportive nature of the podcasting community 31:03 – Le...
Jul 22, 2019•1 hr 2 min
03:23 – Harry welcomes Dawn Davis to the podcast 03:30 – How Harry and Dawn first met 05:56 – The genesis of Desert Lady Diaries 09:15 – The guests that Dawn invites onto her podcast 10:57 – How Dawn decides which guests to have on her show 11:46 – Juneteenth 13:44 – Dawn’s plans for her upcoming one hundredth episode 16:12 – The amount of research that goes into each show 17:20 – The tools and templates Dawn uses to produce her podcast 22:14 – How Dawn got into voiceover work 24:41 – What Dawn ...
Jul 04, 2019•1 hr 2 min
04:00 – Harry welcomes Cole Raven to the podcast 04:40 – Cole reflects on the state of podcasting 08:11 – The genesis of Podchaser 10:27 – How Cole’s co-founder Bradley convinced him to join the Podchaser team 11:20 – Cole’s thoughts on the podcast marketplace 13:54 – How the Slack community has helped grow Podchaser 14:56 – Cole talks about some of Podchaser’s competitors 17:08 – The various podcast apps on the market 20:09 – Integrating user profiles to target listeners 22:48 – Striving to bec...
Jun 17, 2019•50 min
03:18 – Harry welcomes Jim Beach to the podcast 03:56 – The genesis of Jim’s podcast, School for Startups Podcast 07:13 – How Jim was introduced to podcasting 09:08 – Early concerns Jim had about podcasting 13:39 – Why Jim chose to commit to a daily show 14:43 – Jim’s workflow 18:49 – The difficult task of measuring success rates 20:13 – Jim talks about Cyber Ears, the hosting platform he utilizes 23:48 – Jim recalls the first podcasting event he attended 26:53 – The Small Pond strategy 29:08 – ...
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 1 min
04:26 – Harry welcomes Gordon Firemark to the podcast 04:48 – Gordon talks about the technology he uses to record on 05:35 – Gordon’s theatre background 09:22 – Tips Gordon would give to podcasters who use multiple microphones 10:39 – Gordon and Harry discuss their favorite theatre shows 13:21 – Continuation errors in television and movies 14:34 – Gordon’s legal background 15:30 – What Gordon learned from working in the entertainment industry 16:20 – Entering into entertainment law 19:11 – Why G...
May 22, 2019•57 min
Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast writer, storyteller, and fellow podcaster, Kyla Carneiro. In this episode, Kyla talks about the work she does with the Potawatomi tribe and the inspiration that sparked her podcast, Yajmownen. Her show tells stories of reconnecting with culture, reviving traditions, and reclaiming heritage from the vibrant Pokagon Band community. Kyla and Harry discuss her experience at Podcast Movement, tips and advice she has received on podcasting and the research that goes...
May 07, 2019•51 min
Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast storyteller and fellow podcaster, John M. John is the host of the Sober Speak Podcast, a show that provides members of Alcoholics Anonymous a platform to share their stories of recovery. In this episode, John and Harry talk about what inspired John to start his podcast. John opens up about his experience with Alcoholics Anonymous, the strength it has taken to maintain his sobriety for nearly thirty years, and leaving behind a legacy of helping others. Click he...
Apr 20, 2019•58 min
Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast journalist, author, and fellow podcaster, Lori Tharps. Lori is the host of the My American Melting Pot Podcast, a show that features candid conversations about popular culture, examined through a multicultural lens. In this episode, Lori and Harry talk about best practices to navigate polarizing topics within podcasts. They discuss the different styles of interviewing podcast guests and the importance of preparation and research. Finally, Lori shares her upcom...
Apr 05, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast producer, strategist and fellow podcaster, Rich Jones. Rich is the host of the Paychecks and Balances Podcast, a show that provides entertaining insights and helpful tips on money management, professional growth, and other topics relevant to 20 and 30-somethings trying to get ahead. In this episode, Rich and Harry discuss the importance of goal setting, networking and having a strong set of values. These have been an integral part of Rich’s success in his pers...
Mar 22, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Harry Duran welcomes entrepreneur, author, tech junkie, angel investor, and fellow podcaster, Brian McCullough. Brian is the host of Techmeme Ride Home , a podcast that provides listeners with the latest tech news in 15 – 20-minute bite-sized chunks daily. He is also the founder of Internet History Podcast based off his book, How the Internet Happened . This episode covers a wide array of topics including, the difference between daily and weekly podcasts, the workflow of dynamic ad insertion, an...
Mar 15, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Harry Duran welcomes storyteller, professional speaker, bestselling author, and fellow podcaster, Kyle Gray. Kyle is an entrepreneur and bestselling author who helps startups and small businesses grow with content marketing strategies. He specializes in creating systematic processes and templates that are easy to implement and help grow businesses effectively. His book, The Story Engine , outlines the success he’s had in becoming a content-creation king. In this episode, we talk all about Kyle’s...
Feb 22, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast artist, entrepreneur, marketing expert, author, and fellow podcasters, Gregg Clunis. Gregg is the host of the podcast, Tiny Leaps, Big Changes, a show aimed at helping people become better versions of themselves. Gregg’s core philosophy centers on the idea that all big changes come from the tiny leaps you take every day. This idea has been transformative for Gregg in his personal and professional life and has led to a podcast, book and a thriving digital commu...
Feb 16, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast best-selling author, speaker, persuasive writing expert and fellow podcasters, Laura Petersen. Laura is the founder and host of Copy That Pops, a podcast aimed at educating podcasters on how to write copy that is compelling, stands out, and is effective for their businesses. Laura has been writing for years and is a true believer in the power of the written word. She has a wide array of experience both as an expert in content marketing and as a podcasting entr...
Feb 01, 2019•52 min
Harry Duran welcomes to the podcast serial entrepreneur and fellow podcasters, Justin Jackson. Justin is the founder and host of the show, Product People, a podcast about great products and the people who make them. Justin has been working with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies for years as a product manager at Sprintly and Mailout. Justin is also co-founder of the startup Transistor.fm, a podcast platform for brands who want to grow their audience. Justin is a staunch proponent of podcasti...
Jan 22, 2019•2 hr 49 min