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198 Dawn Davis - Desert Vibes Jul 04, 2019

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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 enjoys most about doing voiceover work
25:16 – The equipment Dawn uses for doing voiceovers
28:03 – Moving around the country
29:37 – How Dawn evolved into a great interviewer
31:18 – Dawn’s growth as an interviewer
32:22 – Open, honest and vulnerable interviews
34:09 – The consistency of Dawn’s podcast releases
35:39 – Dawn’s passion for community organizing
38:54 – Dawn speaks to the niche nature of her podcast
41:09 – Diary Unlocked
41:58 – Harry and Dawn talks about advertising and sponsorships
45:26 – The decision to move to the desert
52:09 – Becoming an integral part of the community
54:09 – Dawn’s ever-growing list of women to interview
55:30 – What is something Dawn has changed his mind about recently
56:30 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Dawn
58:19 – Where listeners can follow Dawn and the Desert Lady Diaries Podcast
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197 Cole Raven - Passionate Podchasing Jun 17, 2019

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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 become the IMDb of podcasts
25:40 – Cole’s passion for podcasting
27:08 – The mission of Podchaser
28:00 – The importance of data collection
29:10 – Advertising
30:18 – The Chatty Broads case study
34:15 – Revamping the Podchaser website
37:23 – High-visibility creators within Podchaser
38:46 – Where Cole envisions Podchaser going
41:25 – Cole and Harry discuss what other competitors are doing
43:07 – What is something Cole has changed his mind about recently
44:35 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Cole
46:04 – What Cole’s family and friends think of his work
47:33 – Where listeners can follow Cole and Podchaser
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196 Jim Beach - Schooling Them All Jun 05, 2019

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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 – Harry’s opinions on podcast consumption
33:16 – A recent report on podcasts from Edison Research
33:50 – Jim talks about his love and passion for entrepreneurship
37:34 – The Pakistan Furniture business challenge
43:13 – The genesis of the School for Startups book
46:15 – Jim speaks to having a short memory when it comes to his interviews
47:39 – What motivates Jim to continue having conversations
49:02 – What Jim looks for in a prospective interviewee
52:44 – The transcription service that Harry uses
53:19 – What keeps Jim motivated
55:28 – Why Jim chose to keep politics out of his show
55:59 – The importance of creating a personal connection with the audience
57:36 – What is something Jim has changed his mind about recently
59:18 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Jim
1:00:13 – Where listeners can follow Jim and his podcast
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195 Gordon Firemark - Podcasting and Legalese May 22, 2019

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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 Gordon prefers to work alone
20:06 – The first time Gordon heard the term ‘podcast’
21:14 – The inspiration behind Gordon’s podcast
24:15 – Harry urges the audience to listen to The Feed Podcast
26:01 – The specific format of Gordon’s podcast
28:39 – The relationship with the listener
30:14 – Gordon discusses interacting with listeners of his podcast
31:09 – How Tamara became Gordon’s co-host
34:33 – The dynamic between Gordon and Tamara
38:05 – How Gordon decides which stories get coverage on his podcast
39:48 – Recent cases that Gordon has been covering
43:07 – Gordon discusses representing podcasters
45:02 – The biggest legal misconceptions podcasters have about copyrights
47:29 – Harry talks about one of his clients who wanted to use a specific song in his podcast
50:13 – Gordon speculates about a second podcast project he may pursue
51:56 – What is something Gordon has changed his mind about recently
53:20 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Gordon
54:52 – Where listeners can follow Gordon and his podcast
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194 Kyla Carneiro - Yajmownen: It’s Potawatomi for ‘Stories’ May 07, 2019

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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 into each episode. Finally, Kyla talks about the other podcast project she works on, So It’s A Show, which focuses on dissecting the pop culture references in Gilmore Girls.
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193 John M - One Day at a Time Apr 20, 2019

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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.
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192 Lori Tharps - Showing What’s Possible Apr 05, 2019

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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 upcoming projects, including a trip to Spain where she will be conducting research for her latest book.
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191 Rich Jones - Chameleon Life Mar 22, 2019

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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 personal and professional life.
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190 Brian McCullough - Reporting the Daily Tech News Mar 15, 2019

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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, and the process of monetizing these ads to build a profitable show. Brian discusses the ever-evolving nature of the Internet, as well as his vision for the future of podcasting.
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189 Kyle Gray - The Story Engine Feb 22, 2019

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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 background creating meaningful and impactful content via blog posts, books, digital videos, podcasts, and much more. We learn about the genesis of The Story Engine Podcast, a show that teaches listeners how to make marketing easier, more powerful, and fun through storytelling. Kyle and Harry talk about the multi-faceted challenges that Kyle has faced as a podcaster. One key challenge is noting the subtle nuances between creating content via the written word versus the spoken word. Kyle discusses how much he has grown as a host and interviewer and the approach he takes to interviewing his guests. Harry and Kyle both provide examples of tools they utilize to enhance their interviewing experience. Kyle stresses the importance of drawing boundaries with guests and being mindful of the listener. Finally, he breaks down the key points of his Harvest Method blog post, an in-depth piece of content he created that has yielded tremendous results.
03:38 – Harry welcomes Kyle Gray to the podcast05:08 – How Kyle met Harry08:15 – Kyle’s background prior to podcasting11:25 – The early stages of The Story Engine Podcast16:25 – The differences between creating content via the written word and the spoken word19:23 – Kyle talks about how his blog post on The Harvest Method led to a collaboration21:57 – The importance of continuously adding value24:49 – How Kyle has grown as a host and an interviewer27:59 – Understanding where to draw boundaries with guests31:00 – Tools Harry utilizes when interviewing for podcasts33:36 – Techniques Kyle utilizes while producing his podcast37:06 – Kyle explains the four steps of The Harvest Method46:22 – How Kyle updates his content48:37 – Kyle’s educational and travel background51:06 – Kyle discusses the books he has authored57:45 – He shares a unique case study from The Harvest Method1:00:55 – What is something Kyle has changed his mind about recently?1:02:10 – What is the most misunderstood thing about Kyle?1:03:56 – Where listeners can follow Kyle
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