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**Podcast Junkies – Storytelling Interviews & Conversations with Podcasters Podcasting Passionately**

Interested in the world of podcasting and looking to be inspired by those that have demonstrated success with their shows?
Since 2014 Harry Duran, Founder of podcast agency FullCast, has had hundreds of conversations with some of the most fascinating podcasters in the podosphere. His relaxed, conversational format allows guests to kick back their heels and share valuable and sometimes personal insights of their podcasting journey.
If you’re looking to open your mind and heart to new possibilities, this is the show for you!
Follow the journey: https://harryduran.com

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208 Eric Hunley - Honoring and Respecting Your Guests Dec 08, 2019

Show notes

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 building relationships with your audience and guests

45:14 – Eric’s motivation to continue his podcast and how he’s grown as a host

52:18 – Eric talks about his second podcast, Portmanteau

1:07:38 – How listeners can connect with Eric

TWEETABLES

“I finally got motivated enough [to start a podcast] because I got annoyed with somebody.” (19:28)

“I almost was ok if he [Jordan Harbinger] never came on because just the fact that he was going to come on gave me the confidence, gave me the courage to go after other people.” (26:05)

“A lot of it is I have a hook, ya know. I’m trying to find a way to get to the guest. And by that I mean not to irritate them necessarily, but if I can get them to either laugh, startle them, confuse them, or do something I will have engagement.” (31:45)

“While I want to ask a probing question or a difficult question, it is always in the service of the overall interview.” (44:09)

“I would like this [podcasting] to become my actual gig. I love it that much. I love the communication. Every interview is a dance. Every interview is also uncomfortable. But that’s good.” (45:33)

“Ironically, I enjoy talking to somebody in a pub equally as much as an interview.” (48:39)

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

Focusrite - Makers of my go-to sound card, the Scarlett 2i2

Aweber - Hosts of the Beyond the Podcast Summit

LINKS MENTIONED

Focusrite Website

Eric’s Instagram – @hunleyeric

Eric’s LinkedIn

Eric’s Twitter – @hunleyeric

Eric’s Unstructured Podcast

Eric’s Portmanteau Podcast

Podfest Website

Podcast Movement Website

BOOKS MENTIONED

Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It

207 Andrew Mason - Democratizing Podcast Production Nov 13, 2019

Show notes

SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://glow.fm/podcastjunkies/

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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 job well when I don’t have any good ideas and they’ve all been covered by the team.” (20:21)

“That’s the most fun part of the company is trying to figure out, ‘How can we make the workflow of our customers even more efficient and faster? How can we make this tool even more expressive?’” (24:59)

“Let’s just say there’s a checkered history of pre-launch companies raising thirty, forty, fifty, a hundred million dollars. That would terrify me. I like the idea of doing something that’s kinda small and getting out there to get market validation before you are responsible for that much of someone’s money.” (29:57)

“I’m a believer in not polluting the world with more random opinions from people who don’t matter.” (32:28)

“Audio is the easiest form of content to create; you just open your mouth. But it’s probably the hardest to edit, and Overdub will change that.” (37:11)

LINKS MENTIONED

Links to all past episodes

Andrew’s Website

Andrew’s LinkedIn

Andrew’s Twitter

Podfest Website

Podcast Movement Website

Link to Krisp

Link to Luminary

Link to Sandwich

206 Stefanie LaHart - The Tradigital Age Oct 23, 2019

Show notes

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 reporter in the music industry

37:03 – How Stefanie got involved in podcasting

42:34 – The genesis of Stefanie’s Tradigital podcast

49:15 – The natural evolution Stefanie has undergone as a podcast host

51:28 – Stefanie speaks out against the current social engineering scams

56:05 – Why Stefanie has been listening to privacy podcasts

58:11 – Stefanie recommends some podcasts to the audience

1:02:01 – Phone porting, explained

1:05:05 – What is something Stefanie has changed her mind about recently

1:06:01 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Stefanie

1:08:53 – Where listeners can follow Stefanie

TWEETABLES

“I loved realizing that my fantasy world could be a reality. Because I read a lot as a kid. I was always a reader. I mean I was one of the kids that would stay up until like 5 am because I had to finish a book and then have to be up for school and be exhausted.” (19:47)

“We all have the fairy tales in our heads too about Hollywood and L.A. So you kinda get off the plane with this stardust in your eyes.” (30:49)

“Podcast killed the video star.” (41:22)

“I’m Stefanie. My podcast is The Tradigital Podcast. It’s the intersection of where traditional PR meet digital marketing, and people are like ‘Oh my God, tell me more!’ And that’s how it all started.” (45:37)

“We do have so much information about ourselves out there that we’re all potential targets for social engineering now.” (52:00)

“The two ways that you can instantly trigger people is through fear factors of money or death.”

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

Focusrite - Makers of my go-to sound card, the Scarlett 2i2

Aweber - Hosts of the Beyond the Podcast Summit

LINKS MENTIONED

Stefanie’s Website

Stefanie’s Podcast

Stefanie’s Facebook

Stefanie’s Instagram – @boomtownmarketing

Stefanie’s YouTube Channel

Stefanie’s Twitter –@BoomTownBiz

Podfest Website

Podcast Movement Website

BOOKS MENTIONED

Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.

The Wolf and the Dove

Outlander

PODCASTS MENTIONED

The Social-Engineer Podcast

The Privacy, Security, & OSINT Show

205 Patrick Keller - Para-Nerds Rock Oct 02, 2019

Show notes

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 the impact podcasts have on our brains

26:26 – The genesis of Patrick’s paranormal podcast

30:50 – Harry provides his opinions on the paranormal connection to our world

33:51 – Patrick discusses paranormal topics he’s covered on his show

34:55 – The natural evolution Harry and Patrick have undergone as podcast hosts

38:58 – Feedback Patrick has gotten from the LGBT community

41:45 – Patrick’s thoughts on expanding his podcast and becoming a speaker

43:31 – Patrick talks about possibly writing a book in conjunction with his podcast

44:21 – Imposter Syndrome

47:43 – The future of Big Séance Podcast

51:20 – Patrick picks the retention hashtag for this episode of Podcast Junkies

51:51 – Harry thanks Patrick for being a super fan of Podcast Junkies

53:10 – Patrick takes a moment to thank Harry as well

54:06 – What is something Patrick has changed his mind about recently

55:56 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Patrick

57:15 – Patrick provides some movie recommendations

58:31 – Where listeners can follow Patrick

59:46 – Intro music from Patrick’s podcast

TWEETABLES

“I’ve always said that my podcast was anything that pops up in my paranormal world.” (09:10)

“Are we ever gonna find that having podcasts nonstop in our ears at two times speed or three times speed is scrambling our brains or preventing us from focusing? Is it adding to the whole can’t put the phone down?” (23:18)

“There has been what I call a paranormal craze that lasted I think about fifteen years and it’s probably still going but I feel like it’s fading out a little bit.” (27:49)

“I like to say that I’m fifty percent skeptic on just about everything.” (37:24)

“I got really passionate about telling a story and having the podcast be kind of like an arc.” (48:40)

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

Focusrite - Makers of my go-to sound card, the Scarlett 2i2

Aweber - Hosts of the Beyond the Podcast Summit

LINKS MENTIONED

Patrick’s Website

Patrick’s Podcast

Patrick’s Facebook

Patrick’s Twitter – @BigSeance

Podfest Website

Podcast Movement Website

MOVIES MENTIONED

The Uninvited

The Changeling

204 Jay Clouse - Always Looking at the Upside Sep 19, 2019

Show notes

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 – Jay’s educational background

38:04 – Jay’s current career ventures

39:09 – Jay speaks to Upside’s path to profitability

40:42 – How Jay engages sponsors in conversation

44:42 – Harry expounds on dynamic geotargeted and programmatic ads

50:05 – How Jay has grown and evolved as a podcast host

52:13 – Jay shares how he utilizes the tool, Air Table

55:42 – What is something Jay has changed his mind about recently

1:00:58 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Jay

1:02:04 – Where listeners can follow Jay

TWEETABLES

“I’m kind of a student of interviewing at this point, and the interviewers that I hate are the ones that talk so much.” (13:06)

“If you’re trying to get a slice of that attention from people, the shorter your show, the easier it is for them to stomach.” (21:36)

“You’re giving away the best secret of podcasting, which is that you win just by doing the act and meeting the people. It’s such a phenomenal networking hack.” (26:00)

“I’m a dabbler. I’m a professional dabbler.” (39:06)

“We’re just getting better and better at forming relationships with people in a short period of time.” (51:04)

“Entrepreneurship is a grind.” (59:03)

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

Focusrite - Makers of my go-to sound card, the Scarlett 2i2

Aweber - Hosts of the Beyond the Podcast Summit

203 Greg Stanley - A Gearhead and Teacher at Heart Sep 11, 2019

Show notes

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 – The genesis of The Collector Car Podcast

18:52 – The story behind Greg’s passion for cars

21:35 – How Greg kept his passion for cars alive and thriving

23:15 – Greg’s thoughts on the evolution of the Mustang

25:29 – Greg speaks to his current job working for Topps

30:51 – How Greg has grown as a podcast host

33:03 – Harry and Greg talk about the importance of submitting podcasts to multiple platforms

37:49 – How Greg promotes his podcast once an episode goes live

42:20 – Greg discusses the three book concepts he’s been working on

44:15 – How Greg categorizes his podcasts

45:13 – Gaming

47:07 – What is something Greg has changed his mind about recently

48:03 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Greg

49:21 – Where listeners can follow Greg

TWEETABLES

“Ya know, I think I’m a closet teacher.” (05:01)

“If you don’t do it as a job, you’re gonna do it as a hobby. So, figure out some way to make that hobby a job and you’ll be happy and you’ll never work a day in your life.” (09:24)

“I actually categorize all my podcasts on my website based on the career cluster that’s defined by the Department of Education.” (44:15)

“If you want to get students, you need to focus in on what they’re interested in. And becoming a video game developer is one of the career paths that they’re very interested in.” (46:15)

“My goal is to help a million people share their career journey.” (49:08)

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

Focusrite - Makers of my go-to sound card, the Scarlett 2i2

Aweber - Hosts of the Beyond the Podcast Summit - Click here to register for free -September 18, 2019, 11:00 am ET to 3:00pm ET.

APPS AND TOOLS MENTIONED

Greg’s Websites – http://learnfromothers.org/index.html & http://autosausage.com/index.html

Greg’s Podcasts – Learn From Others & The Collector Car Podcast

Greg’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgregstanley/

Learn From Others Instagram – @learnfromothers https://www.instagram.com/learnfromothers/?hl=en

Podcast Movement Website – https://podcastmovement.com/

PODCASTS MENTIONED

Cars Yeah with Mark Greene

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202 John Livesay - Learning the Value of Stories Sep 01, 2019

Show notes

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 bridges
24:13 – Getting off the self-esteem roller coaster
25:11 – What John has learned through the medium of podcasting
29:03 – How John has improved as a podcast host
31:55 – Early inspirations in John’s career
33:21 – How John has used his podcast to build relationships
35:26 – John credits Tim Sanders for being a mentor to him throughout his career
37:53 – The value John places on friendships
38:53 – John speaks to how his entrepreneurial journey led him to have greater perspective
39:56 – A story of resilience
43:59 – Tools John has developed to make him more resilient
45:48 – Benefits John has reaped from being a podcast host
46:47 – What is something John has changed his mind about recently
47:48 – What is the most misunderstood thing about John
50:09 – Where listeners can follow John
50:51 – John recalls his experience narrating his book for Audible

TWEETABLES

“I realized I had a lot of fear around hosting a podcast and I literally created a TEDx Talk that includes this and I still talk about it when I give keynotes.” (07:52)

“The way to overcome the fear of the unknown is not go it alone.” (08:40)

“The number one tip for a startup, whether you’re trying to get a new investor or a new client or, as you said, attract and retain the talent, is you must have your story of origin down pat.” (16:28)

“It’s not enough just to be a guest. You gotta give somebody a step that’s easy.” (28:28)

“My goal for the listeners is that they are informed, inspired and entertained. So, if we do any of those things, we’re in good shape.” (30:51)

“The need to connect and have a tribe is what keeps us from feeling so lonely. And that’s what a good friend does. They’re not jealous, they’re not competitive, they’re cheering you on.” (37:59)

“So, for me, the tool is I think of myself as the director of my own movie and I can yell ‘Cut’ at any time.” (44:40)

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

Focusrite - Makers of my go-to sound card, the Scarlett 2i2

Aweber - Hosts of the Beyond the Podcast Summit - Click here to register for free -September 18, 2019, 11:00 am ET to 3:00pm ET.

LINKS MENTIONED

John’s Website – https://johnlivesay.com/

John’s Podcast – https://johnlivesay.com/john-livesay-podcast/

John’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlivesay/

John’s Instagram – @thepitchwhisperer https://www.instagram.com/thepitchwhisperer/?hl=en

John’s Twitter – @John_Livesay https://twitter.com/John_Livesay

John’s Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/John-Livesay-350212128437220/

Podcast Movement Website – https://podcastmovement.com/

APPS AND TOOLS MENTIONED

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 – https://focusrite.com/usb-audio-interface/scarlett/scarlett-2i2

Flick – https://getflick.io/

Beyond the Podcast Summit – https://www.aweber.com/beyondthepodcast.htm

Breaker – https://www.breaker.audio/

BOOKS MENTIONED

Better Selling Through Storytelling (Text the word ‘PITCH’ to 66866 for a sneak peek)

Love Is the Killer App: How to Win Business and Influence Friends

Dealstorming: The Secret Weapon That Can Solve Your Toughest Sales Challenges

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201 Breaking Good with Podcasters Aug 22, 2019

Show notes

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 Breaker
18:45 – The importance of leveraging and utilizing data
20:36 – Harry asks Leah about the comedy podcast, A Very Fatal Murder
22:32 – Challenges faced and adjustments made while building a startup
26:43 – The inflection point where Leah and her co-founder Erik realized they had something with Breaker
27:45 – Leah teases some upcoming features for Breaker
28:11 – The future of Breaker’s revenue model
33:33 – Leah’s experience interacting with the podcast community
35:37 – Utilizing social media to engage with app users
37:42 – Leah speaks to the growth of Breaker
40:56 – Leah’s background and roots
42:47 – Harry and Leah discuss the evolution of technology throughout the years
47:23 – The Global Podcast Meetup
50:25 – What is something Leah has changed her mind about recently
51:23 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Leah
52:00 – Where listeners can follow Leah

TWEETABLES

“So, what we ended up doing differently at Breaker, or on the Breaker App, is that we allow you to sort of follow people as in a social network. You can like episodes. You can send them to people.” (05:06)

“What’s interesting about Breaker is that we see, from the first month to the second month of using Breaker, the number of shows that a user subscribes to doubles. So, it means that they’re discovering new content.” (16:07)

“It’s kind of our goal, for this year, to better connect podcasters with their audience.” (18:04)

“We want to make money when podcasters make money.” (28:47)

“We originally pitched Breaker as Netflix for podcasts in that we’re gonna make exclusive content and charge for it. But we’re also, at the same time, letting some other companies sort of try that model first to see how that goes.” (29:24)

“I’m really passionate about connecting people on the Internet so I’ve work a lot in blogging and social media.” (41:54)

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

Focusrite - Makers of my go-to sound card, the Scarlett 2i2

Aweber - Hosts of the Beyond the Podcast Summit - Click here to register for free -September 18, 2019, 11:00 am ET to 3:00pm ET.

LINKS MENTIONED

Leah’s Website – http://leahculver.com/

Breaker Audio Website – https://www.breaker.audio/

Leah’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahculver/

Leah’s Instagram – @leahculver https://www.instagram.com/leahculver/?hl=en

Leah’s Twitter – @leahculver https://twitter.com/leahculver?lang=en

Leah’s Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/leahculver

Podcast Movement Website – https://podcastmovement.com/

PODCASTS MENTIONED

https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/panoply/a-very-fatal-murder

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200 - The Return of Chase Reeves Aug 07, 2019

Show notes

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 along on this journey!
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199 Rock Felder and Zach Moreno - SquadCast. Go Big or Go Home. Jul 22, 2019

Show notes

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 – Lessons learned throughout the podcasting process
32:02 – How Zach and Rock first met
36:42 – The importance of shared vision and communication
39:50 – How trust and complementary skills are key success factors for Zach and Rock
41:08 – Zach shares his biggest fear
43:19 – Rock shares his biggest fear
45:26 – What inspired Zach and Rock to start their own podcast, Between 2 Mics
48:41 – What Rock has learned from being a podcast host
51:26 – What is something Zach has changed his mind about recently
52:57 – What is something Rock has changed his mind about recently
54:54 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Zach
57:08 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Rock
59:45 – Zach and Rock share a special promo code for Podcast Junkies listeners
1:00:43 – Where listeners can follow Zach, Rock and SquadCast
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