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The Sacramento Media Center is home to an elite media collective and features video studios, audio recording, and internet streaming services. From music videos to national commercials, the center is always busy which provides amazing stories.

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Episodes

SMC Ep13 - Podcast about Podcasts Two

John and April continue their podcast about…Podcasts, part two. They delve deep and share secrets into how they produce podcasts for their clients. Having a good ear is important and the new techniques available today make your program sound awesome, even on a limited budget.

Sep 16, 2022•25 min

SMC Ep12 - Podcast about Podcasts

John and April do a podcast about…Podcasts. While they sip on their drinks after a long day, they dive in deep on how the process of recording, editing, and posting a podcast is done. There is a lot more than just speaking into a microphone and pressing send. Learn the five rules we think are important, before you get started.

Feb 09, 2022•22 min

SMC Ep11 - Good Bookkeeping, Less Tax Fear

Holly… our special guest, tells us how to follow better bookkeeping practices. The TAX Man is not that hard to work with and when your books are in order, your life as a small business owner is more enjoyable. Did you know Loans and Grants are treated differently? Find out more.

Jan 15, 2022•35 min

SMC Ep10 - Referrals are the lifeblood for all

Brand new season in a brand new room called The Creator's Den. April challenges John with doses of reality while at the same time avoids hazards when she walks her dogs. SMC discovers that referrals are the lifeblood for those working in media.

Apr 08, 2021•21 min

SMC Ep9 - Surviving Under a Blood Red Sun

Encouraging words only go so far, but attitude and being thankful for what we have, help us cope. April and John discuss how they survive in these challenging times.

Sep 21, 2020•21 min

SMC Ep8 - Tax Advice for the Self-employed

The pending doom that is about to rain down on us all… is really not that bad after all. If you never filled out a schedule C or you are worried about filing 1099's, this is the podcast for you! April and John talk with Deanna, an enrolled agent and tax expert for the small self-employed, and get some amazing advice.

Jan 14, 2020•25 min

SMC Ep7 - 2020 and a full calendar

From last June of 2019 to January 2020. We have finally come up for air and are pleased to announce that we have been extremely busy! April and John look forward to a new decade of amazing work and personal growth. Lots of great shout outs and updates on what is happening at the Sacramento Media Center. Plus a mention about our next podcast that we all need to hear.

Jan 12, 2020•11 min

SMC Ep6 Our Dads

Odin Abbott and John Christensen talk about their dads and how they influenced them to be the men they are today.

Jun 15, 2019•14 min

SMC Ep5 The creator of Odin Makes tells us how to cook killer videos

Odin Abbott creator of the very popular YouTube Channel, Odin Makes, tells us how he creates his show at our very own SMC studios. Is Odin the modern-day Mister Rogers when it comes to prop-making and costume creation? Fun stories and tidbits are shared in this podcast.

Jun 02, 2019•27 min

SMC Ep4 True Confessions from Post-Production Editors

April queries John and special guest Phil Mohr on why Post-Production is not for the weak-at-heart. From bathroom breaks to throwing out the baby with the bathwater, the confessions are delightful. This show has insights on how to handle the beast as well and a newly minted word, endorsed by all…"Askhole."

May 20, 2019•25 min

SMC Ep3 Pat Egan and lessons we learned on film sets.

Pat Egan, with his wit and all around BS, shares his experiences working numerous jobs on film production sets. From PA to Director, Pat reveals essential tips on what not to do on set while admitting he doesn't always follow his own advice.

Apr 29, 2019•27 min

SMC Ep2 NAB Recap

In Episode 2- John & April recap their recent trip to Las Vegas for NAB (National Association of Broadcasters)

Apr 15, 2019•16 min

SMC Ep1

Episode 1 of Sac Media Center's Podcast, introduces John Christensen ofCMedia and April Pirl Potter of Pirl Productions. These two run Sac Media Center in Sacramento, CA where productions happen daily and stories are created! Visit SacMediaCenter.com to see the studio and where we record from!

Mar 29, 2019•16 min

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