Talk Shit With P

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S10E8 - He Won Mexico For A Joke & Lost It To Bad Seafood; Comedy, Chaos, Connection & Lessons Beyond the Algorithm!! Oct 29, 2025

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What if reading a room could change how you brand, publish, and grow online? We sit down with comedian turned podcaster and tech founder Jeff Dwoskin to unpack the craft behind connection: the split-second choices that make strangers lean in, the nerves that never fully leave, and the moments on stage that teach you more than any marketing playbook ever could.
Jeff takes us from a bold tag that won a comedy contest to the rebrand that finally fit his show. The journey from The Jeff Dwoskin Show to Live From Detroit to Classic Conversations came down to clarity: names and artwork should explain, not confuse. We dig into why shortening intros, cutting filler segments, and ditching distracting music boosted listener focus and reclaimed precious prep time. The result is a format you can sustain, not just survive.
We also explore the roots of Stampede Social, born from years running trending Twitter games and rebuilt for Instagram and Facebook. Jeff explains how DM automation, trackable links, and top-fan insights turn casual comments into measurable actions. No more shouting URLs; invite listeners to DM a keyword and watch the data tell the story. Along the way, we talk boundaries with Facebook and Threads, and how to protect your headspace while still showing up for your audience.
The heartbeat of this conversation is a creator’s mindset: stop contorting your voice to every algorithm tweak. Earn the follow through craft, not clickbait. Keep your channel messy if that’s your truth. Book guests through genuine relationships. And remember Rob Lowe’s line that Jeff shares: don’t judge your insides by other people’s outsides. If you’re ready to refine your show, organise your socials, and create with less noise and more intent, you’ll find practical steps and a lot of laughs here.
If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify—your feedback helps more creators find us.

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S10E7 - From Mic to Metrics: The Pause That Paid Off & Turned Passion into Paycheck!! Oct 22, 2025

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What if pressing pause is the smartest move you can make? We get real about closing out Season 10 to focus energy where it compounds, sharing the why behind a deliberate hiatus and the plan to return stronger. The mission now is Wrap Shit With P: branding, merchandise, curated gifting, and VA-powered project management for creatives and entrepreneurs who want to show up bigger, bolder, and better. We unpack how a podcast can be more than content—it can be a client engine—once the offers, systems, and tracking are dialled in.
Chase from Mowpod joins us with a rare, transparent look at audience growth that actually pays off. Instead of selling impressions, Mowpod runs on pay-for-performance: you only pay when key outcomes happen, like Apple follows or episode engagement. We trace his journey from early ad real estate to newsletter wins and into podcasting, including the product that flopped and the decision to pivot fast. That story lands hard for independent podcasters and scrappy founders: failure is data, and iteration beats ego. Signals to watch for product–market fit, how to judge when to persist versus redirect, and why optimism is a founder’s renewable fuel all show up here.
If you’re an indie creator feeling stretched thing as this conversation offers a practical blueprint for stepping back without giving up. We talk early clients, seasonal corporate gifting, creative operations, and the tools that turn link-in-bio chaos into insight. The promise is simple: close well, build your engine, and come back with a show that sells by serving. If that resonates, tap follow, share with a friend who needs permission to pivot, and leave a quick review so more creators find their way back to momentum.

Get in touch with Chase and find out more about MowPod via https://mowpod.com/

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S10E6 - Badges, Beers, and Big Pivots; What If Your Network Is Your Mission?!? Oct 15, 2025

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A badge check at a conference door turned into a friendship and then into a mission. We crack open beers and a big story with James: from his early Air Force days in tactical communications to earning a Bronze Star, to laying down the wiring (literal and figurative) that keeps communities connected.

The path runs through Podfest’s early years, the mentors who made room, and the hard-won lessons that turn “event planning” into community architecture.
We dig into why creators in and around the military need their own stage, and how Military Creator Con is being built to serve them. Think practical workshops for podcasters and new‑media makers, real talk from founders and inventors solving tough problems, and space for comedians and musicians to bring the culture alive.

Expect opening socials, a Friday party with military‑connected performers, a casino night for easy connection, and programming designed to turn chance meetings into real collaboration. If you’re a veteran, spouse, ally, or supporter with something to build or a story that teaches then this is your room.
There’s heart here too. We honor the legacy of Navy veteran and podcasting pioneer Todd Cochrane, and we talk honestly about the nomad life, partnership, and the grit it takes to keep moving without losing your center. The through line is simple: people first, ego last, and an open door for independent voices who want to make useful work. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to step up—pitch a talk, sponsor with purpose, or book that trip—consider this your nudge. Subscribe, share this with a creator who should be on that stage, and leave a review with the one connection you’re most excited to make.

Here’s the link to learn more about Military Creator Con

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S10E5 - From Bribes to Belonging: This is how a “conversational architect” quietly built Atlanta’s Podcast Community and kept it thriving!! Oct 08, 2025

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A rocky first email thread turned into a decade of building rooms where creators actually want to linger. I sit down with Mark; producer, engineer, and self‑styled conversational architect to unpack how Podcast Atlanta grew from a reluctant meetup with free pizza into a reliable hub that puts our city on the podcasting map.
We dig into craft before hype: how a director’s ear shapes a better interview, the edit notes that protect story flow, and the quiet logistics that keep events sustainable month after month. Mark lays out his early growth levers (bribes, proximity, repeatable formats) and the bigger unlock designing for stages. Launching a show, growing an audience, re-branding, or pivoting a business each needs its own doorway. That programming lens, paired with genuine place identity, is how a community endures beyond a single host or season.
We talk re-brands without cringe by inviting member votes and shipping shy, then iterating. We trace the industry’s surge from $75M to a projected $2.4B in ad spend and what that means for differentiation now that “everyone has a podcast.” We also go deep on openness: why RSS still matters, how YouTube fits the funnel, and how to meet listeners where they watch without ceding control. Along the way, we share personal stakes... retirement plans, post‑COVID social batteries, and the odd Budweiser in an editor lounge because community is built by humans with limits and preferences, not just metrics and logos.

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S10E4 - When Energy Becomes Currency: From Burnout to Rebrand & Finding Your Audience!! Oct 01, 2025

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The most honest creative choice isn’t shipping another episode, it’s pressing pause long enough to design a better return. From a buzzing hallway at Podcast Movement in Dallas, we open the notebook on rebranding a personality-led show, reframing “loyalty is everything” into “loyalty in everything,” and admitting that energy is a real currency that needs a budget.

We trace how breaks happen... burnout, life, grief and why a clear season ending, a simple plan, and transparent updates can save trust and even grow a stronger audience when you come back.
We get practical about medium choices: why audio can rebuild intimacy and consistency, and how short video clips amplify reach without crushing your bandwidth. There’s a deep dive into brand iteration too... moving from a £50 starter logo to a human-centered mark that finally matches the host’s voice, plus the uncomfortable magic of constructive critique. Along the way, we revisit the messy origins: depression, breakup, too much drinking, and a late-night Twitter vent that sparked a podcast. The arc doesn’t stop at personal healing; it expands into community teaching youth to podcast with just a phone, building entrepreneurship skills, and creating a safe, creative space where loyalty shows up as action.
You’ll hear tangible advice for getting unstuck (micro-commitments over perfection), how to communicate pauses and returns, and smart ways to track what actually converts using a link-in-bio tool. We also share a heartfelt farewell to season ten, plus invites: a free-pass weekend at Becoming Lovefest in Atlanta and the details to connect with Loyalty in Everything and Wrap Shit with P. If you’ve been waiting for permission to pivot, consider this your green light.
If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s stuck, and leave a review on Apple or Spotify—your words help the right people find this conversation.

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S10E3 - Teddy Bear Lawyer With a Buddha Head; Because Creative Freedom Needs a Hug!! Sep 24, 2025

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What happens when a theater kid with a knack for sound engineering becomes the legal guardian of creative minds everywhere?

In this engaging conversation with Gordon Firemark, known professionally as "The Podcast Lawyer," we explore the fascinating journey of a professional who defies the typical lawyer stereotype.
Gordon reveals how a chance suggestion from a college professor led him from theater production to law school, ultimately creating a practice that perfectly blends his creative background with legal expertise. Rather than adopting the grinding schedule many attorneys fall into, he's crafted a career that prioritizes family dinners and personal boundaries while still serving his clients with excellence.
The discussion dives deep into the challenges creators face in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, particularly with AI and content protection.

Gordon offers invaluable insights on how to protect your creative work without feeling caged by legal concerns: "If a creator feels they're in a cage, we need to look at what can change to free them." His perspective on AI-generated content is particularly thought-provoking as he explains why "the value is in the original work of human authorship" and how creators can navigate these murky waters.
Beyond professional advice, Gordon shares personal revelations about finding balance, the importance of therapy, and how having children transformed his approach to work. His candid admission about seeking help from a Buddhist monk therapist during difficult times offers a refreshing glimpse at vulnerability from a successful professional.
Whether you're a podcaster, content creator, or anyone navigating the intersection of creativity and business, Gordon's parting advice is gold: "Think of it like a business, even if you're in it as a hobby." Connect with Gordon at gordonfiremark.com or as @gordonfiremark on social media (IG) to learn more about his webinars and resources for creators.

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S10E2 - Beer, Brands, and Breaking Free (When Your Brand Becomes Your Identity, It's Time to Pivot)!! Sep 17, 2025

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What happens when your brand becomes so entwined with your identity that you can't tell where one ends and the other begins? This question lies at the heart of my candid conversation with Joe from mowPod as I navigate the emotional journey of ending Talk Show with P after five years.
"I've built such a good brand that everybody notices it and knows it, but I feel like Paula is being lost inside the brand," I confess during our heartfelt discussion. It's the creator's paradox—success that simultaneously validates and consumes you.
Joe shares wisdom gleaned from his own entrepreneurial path, from mowPod's evolution from newsletters to podcast promotion to creating the wildly successful Friday Night Karaoke community with 39,000 members. His approach to pivoting resonates deeply: generate multiple ideas, test them lightly, but commit fully to just one or two directions. "Don't keep driving off that cliff," he advises when something isn't working, acknowledging the emotional and financial cost of changing course while emphasizing the greater cost of persisting with unsuccessful ventures.
The conversation takes a personal turn when Joe identifies what he believes is my superpower: "You walk into a room and by the end of the day, everyone knows you and everyone loves you." His advice to build my next chapter around this natural ability to connect with people offers a blueprint not just for me, but for anyone facing reinvention.
Whether you're contemplating your own pivot, struggling with your identity as a creator, or simply interested in the behind-the-scenes reality of content creation, this episode offers raw insights into the challenging yet liberating process of reinvention.

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mowPod Charts - https://charts.mowpod.com/

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S10E1 - The Final Season: Growth, Goodbyes, and New Beginnings (One Last Ride For NOW)!! Sep 10, 2025

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Five years, ten seasons, and over 200 episodes later, Talk Shit with P is taking its final bow—at least for now. In this emotional season opener, Paula reflects on the journey that transformed a simple podcast idea into a full-fledged brand and community.
Season 10 isn't just another collection of episodes; it's a thoughtfully crafted conclusion celebrating growth, connection, and transition. Paula shares why this shorter, more focused season feels like the perfect way to honor what Talk Shit with P has meant to her and her listeners. Each episode features genuine, unscripted conversations with people who've been part of her podcasting journey, with one recurring question: "What was your impression of me when we first met versus now?"
The decision to pause the podcast throughout 2026 wasn't made lightly. Paula opens up about channeling her energy into her new venture, Wrap Shit with P, and an intimate project called "Shattered Mirrors" that combines a book, journal, and podcast. "When you work on your purpose and have faith and keep going, even when you feel like not going, it's coming," she reflects, highlighting how this isn't an ending but a strategic redirection.
For loyal listeners, Paula promises bonus episodes throughout 2026 and invites everyone to participate in the season finale by sharing voice notes about their first impressions of her. The episode brims with gratitude for the communities, opportunities, and relationships that blossomed from what started as "this little podcast of mine."
Join Paula for one last ride—for now—as she celebrates the growth that comes from betting on yourself and having the courage to close certain chapters to write new ones.

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BONUS EPISODE - Losing Everything: When Your Past Goes Up for Auction!! May 28, 2025

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Have you ever stood at the precipice of asking for help, but couldn't bring yourself to take that final step? That paralyzing feeling of vulnerability might be more universal than we realize.
When I lost everything I owned to a storage auction over an $800 debt, I faced a brutal choice: ask for help or let go of a decade's worth of memories and possessions. The anxiety of putting others in an uncomfortable position—of them having to say no, or saying yes when they couldn't afford to—led me to choose loss over vulnerability. It's a decision that sparked profound reflection on why asking for help feels so impossibly difficult, despite how simple others make it sound.
This raw, unfiltered conversation explores what happens when financial hardship forces us to reconsider what matters most. Would you rather lose all your money or all your memories? Before my storage auction, I might have chosen differently. But now I understand that sometimes, in our society, money is what protects our memories in the first place.
Despite this setback, I'm moving forward with intentional growth, expanding my consulting firm Wrap Shit With P to include VA services for creatives and businesses. My approach isn't about aggressive marketing or rapid scaling—it's about moving with purpose, humility, and faith that the right opportunities will find me as I continue building authentically.
Whether you're navigating your own losses, struggling with asking for help, or building a business that aligns with your values rather than external expectations, this episode offers solidarity in your journey. Join the conversation on social media—tell me which you'd choose to lose: your money or your memories? And let's talk honestly about why asking for help feels so much harder than it should.

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S9E15 - Fake Friends and Frosted Mugs: Paula's Season Finale Truth Bomb!! Apr 23, 2025

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Five years and 25,000 downloads later, Talk Show With P is approaching its final curtain call. This milestone episode celebrates the journey while announcing that Season 10 will be the show's grand finale.
The podcast has been more than just conversations—it's been therapy, connection, and opportunity rolled into one dynamic platform. From hosting The Ambies red carpet to experiencing stand-up comedy for the first time, the show has opened doors that once seemed firmly shut. Recent adventures at Podcast Movement Evolutions in Chicago and the Dripping in Black Creators Retreat in Detroit have reinforced the power of authentic connection in a world often filled with surface-level relationships.
Through candid reflection, we explore how the podcast landscape has changed over five years, and why it's sometimes necessary to recognize when reciprocity is missing in professional relationships. This isn't just about ending a show—it's about valuing energy, setting boundaries, and embracing evolution. The consulting company Wrap Shit With P will continue offering branding, merchandising and gifting services, proving that endings often birth beautiful beginnings.
Season 10 promises to be spectacular, featuring special guests including the long-awaited appearance from Matthew, whose story has been intertwined with the podcast since its early days. To celebrate this journey, we're launching the "Ain't That Some Shit" giveaway where listeners can win custom merchandise by identifying the show's most-used phrases.
If Talk Show With P has been part of your journey, share your memories, favorite episodes, or moments with me through social media or the SpeakPipe link. Your stories are the true measure of what these five years have meant—far more valuable than download numbers could ever be.

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