Have you ever met someone who seemed to have the dream job? Ever wonder how they managed to get it? Has it turned out the way they had planned? Should every hobby be turned into a job?

Well Terence C. Gannon has the perfect podcast for you…delivering people that have discovered ‘their dream jobs’…conversations with people who have turned their passion into their profession…an inspiration into a career!

Who Is Terence C. Gannon?

As his LinkedIn Bio States, Terence is ‘an agent of change’…employing 35 years of information technology experience to find better, faster, more effective and more innovative ways of doing things. Basically, he’s been in IT his whole life. He understands ‘open source and cloud-based solutions and can help companies improve their business and decrease cost.

BUT, and it’s a big BUT…Terence has made a major pivot with his career, creating a podcast that brings you those individuals that have fascinating jobs, of which inspiration and passion have driven these individuals to attain what is their ‘dream jobs’.

About The WorkNotWork Podcast

The WorkNotWork Show tracks down people with interesting jobs which in many cases started with a lifelong passion for the subject which they have managed to make into their career. Each episode, we talk to one person who is ‘living the dream’. We find out about the work, how they managed to get into it, what has gone well, and candidly what are the drawbacks. The WorkNotWork Show strives to provide an entertaining blend of inspiration, ideas and information for people who want to be inspired by their work.

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The WorkNotWork Website

Terence’s Favorite Episodes of His Show

Ep. #009 – Rob ‘Scratch’ Mitchell: Aviator | Actor | Producer/Director

Ep. #008 – Tamir Moscovici: Filmmaker

Ep. #007 – Dr. Sean Morrison: Stem Cell Researcher

Other Podcasts Terence Enjoys Listening To

 

 

The Interview with Terence C. Ganon

Who has had the biggest influence on your podcasting career and why?

Charlie Rose.  I have been watching Charlie for years and absolutely love the fact that he has at least some of his guests on for the full hour.  He talks in-depth with them and lets them tell the full arc of their story.  I’ve modelled the format of The WorkNotWork Show directly on Charlie’s approach.  That said, I’m less articulate than Charlie, so I try and talk less!

If there’s someone past, or present, that you’d love to have an opportunity to have go to dinner with, who would that be and why?

Richard Bach.  As a kid I was given his books: Nothing by Chance, Stranger to the Ground, Jonathan Livingston Seagull all come to mind.  Nothing by Chance really became a life philosophy for me — there is nothing put in front of us, even bad things, which is a result of capricious random chance.  Sometimes it takes a while to figure out what the reason was (in some cases a lifetime) but it’s there, somewhere.  I would like to ask Richard if he really intended for it to have that kind of impact and thank him for the fact that it did — at least with me.  It’s got me through a lot.

What is it, about your audience, that continues to surprise you?

That there really is an audience for long form interviews ‘on radio’.  This is a world with an incredibly short attention span and very visually oriented.  So when I realize that someone has sat through the entire episode (even Thirsk, clocking in at nearly two hours!) I am reassured that there is still the capacity for deep engagement in a subject and people still want to use their own imagination.  I am humbled by their trust and hope it is rewarded with a satisfying listening experience.  It’s certainly that for which I’m striving.

In one word, how would your best friends describe you? Why do you think that is?

Intense. I often fail to know when to back off either professionally or personally.  For example, if I’m working on a project with them, I can wear out my welcome because I’m not a big one for breaks and ‘Miller Time’.  We’re here: let’s get it done and move on to the next thing.  It’s not a positive quality.

 

Good example: I felt a compulsion to reformat your questionnaire!  I’m not proud of this ‘quirk’. 😉

If you had one day, completely free, away from work, no watch on, and could do whatever the hell you wanted, what would it be an why?

I’d go slope soaring at Rocky Knoll, along the Central Oregon Coast.

Is there anyone you’d like to thank, or give a shout-out to?

Way at the top of the list, my wife Michelle.  She has been a saint as I’ve wandered around the professional landscape for nearly a decade trying to figure out what it is I’m supposed to do, until I found this.  I truly hope that her faith in me is rewarded by the eventual success of the Show.

 

Second, my parents, both of whom are hail and hearty well into their Eighties. I can never hope to repay them for all of what they have done and continue to do for me.  I just hope that I eventually make them proud.

 

#TopPodast is so very pumped to feature Colin Miller, co-host of the highly successful podcast Undisclosed, as our “Podfluencer of the Week”. With well over 140 million listens to date, Undisclosed has become a powerful podcast that has made a huge impact within the industry.

Who Is Colin Miller?

Colin is Associate Dean & Professor at the School of Law at the University of South Carolina and he is the Editor of EvidenceProfBlog , which address ‘recent developments in Evidence precedent, legislation, and scholarship’. His bio continues to state that ‘his areas of expertise include Evidence, Criminal Law and Procedure, and Civil Procedure. Professor Miller is a graduate of the William and Mary Law School, where he served on the William and Mary Law Review and the William and Mary Bill of Rights Journal.’

About Undisclosed

The Undisclosed podcast investigates wrongful convictions, and the U.S. criminal justice system, by taking a closer look at the perpetration of a crime, its investigation, the trial and ultimate verdict…and finding new evidence that never made it to court. Attorneys Rabia Chaudry, Susan Simpson, and Colin Miller started the podcast in April 2015 with a detailed examination of the Adnan Syed case, exploring new evidence and providing updates on the ongoing legal proceedings.

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The UNDISCLOSED Website

Colin’s Favorite Episodes of UNDISCLOSED

Season 1: Episode 5, Autoptes

Season 1: Episode 14, Tina

Jamar Huggins Arc, Episode 1, A trip Down Memory Lane

Other Podcasts Colin Enjoys Listening To

 

 

 

 

 

The Interview with Colin Miller

Who has had the biggest influence on your podcasting career and why?

My high school debate coach – Jane Amelon – and my high school forensics coach – Mary Sue Crommelin. They taught me how to be an effective public speaker, craft a narrative, and use framing devices in storytelling.

If there’s someone, past or present, that you’d love to have an opportunity to go to dinner with, who would that be and why?

I remember from college that Socrates never wrote anything and that what we know of his teachings comes from his student, Plato. I’d love to have dinner with Socrates to hear him in his own words and get his take on the current state of the world.

What is it, about your audience, that continues to surprise you?

I’m constantly surprised by our audience’s desire to learn the nuances of the law. Whenever I worry that we’re delving to deeply into legal analysis, our audience always surprising me by asking for more.

In one word, how would your best friends describe you? Why do you think that is?

Dependable. I think my friends consider me to be someone who is timely, reliable, and always willing to lend a helping hand.

If you had one day, completely free, away from work, no watch on, and could do whatever the hell you wanted, what would it be and why?

(1) Go to the beach with my wife; (2) read a good book; (3) watch a good movie; (4) play a good tennis match; (5) have a meal at one of my favorite restaurants.

Any advertisers you want to give a shout out to? Or anyone you’d like to thank?

I would like to thank Stamps.com and Blue Apron, two companies who have given consistent support to Undisclosed since our early days.

Welcome to the 4th edition of our #TopPodcast exclusive feature…the Podfluencer of the Week! With Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs just getting started, we thought the timeliness in featuring former NBA player-agent Odell McCcants  and his Podcast ‘Beyond the Whistle’ made perfect sense!

Who Is Odell McCants?

A former NBA player-agent, I now help schools and school districts implement college and career readiness solutions that enable students to create their unique journeys to success. I maintain my passion for the business of sports by helping coaches, sports administrators and pro team executives leaders solve organizational challenges and advance in their careers.

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About The Show

In what is a relatively new podcast, with four episodes having been dropped thus far, Beyond The Whistle provides tips and advice about the business of sports and how sports professionals can advance their careers. The show includes:

• Interviews with coaches
• Sports administrators
• Front office executives discussing their journeys to success

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Favorite Episodes

Episode 1: A Recovering Sports Agent

Episode 2: Persistence on the Coaching Career Path

Episode 4: Helping Women’s Basketball Coaches Thrive In Their Careers

Other Podcasts Odell McCants Enjoys & Recommends

 

The Interview with Odell McCants

Who had the biggest influence on your podcasting career and why?

The biggest influence on my podcasting career has been Carey Green of Podcast Fast Track. I spent two years on the idea of podcasting. Had all the equipment, the Audacity software and even signed up for Libsyn hosting. Started listening to all of the “how to podcast experts” and found myself stuck on trying to figure it all out and getting nowhere. I discovered Carey and his podcast editing company somehow on YouTube (was still spending too much time “researching”). Gave Carey a call and he told me to get off the phone, press record and send him the file. He has been not only the editor of my show but a mentor and coach. I couldn’t do this without him and his team.

If there’s someone, past or present, that you’d love to have an opportunity to go to dinner with, who would that be and why?

I would love to have dinner with the late coach John Wooden. Not only a great basketball coach but a leader and developer of young men. I think he would have been highly successful in business too.

What is it, about your audience, that continues to surprise you?

I am always surprised by who is listening. Was recently very surprised that a leader in sports business news content said he’s a “big fan” of the show.

In one word, how would your best friends describe you? Why do you think that is?

Connector. It’s one of my strengths. I enjoy connecting others to the people, information or resources they need to know or can use.

If you had one day, completely free, away from work, no watch on, and could do whatever the hell you wanted, what would it be and why?

Sit on the beach at Shoal Bay West in Anguilla.

Anyone you want to give a shout out to? Or anyone you’d like to thank?

Any advertisers you want to give a shout out to? Or anyone you’d like to thank ?

 

In what has become an overwhelmingly anticipated weekly feature, our 3rd Podfluencer edition brings us James Weirick, better known as Weirick, from Military Justice! With everything going on in the world right now, we figured it was timely to feature Weirick, and his show!

Who is Weirick?

A retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel, Judge Advocate, and Lawyer bringing you a new show with help from the same team that developed Undisclosed (they will be featured next week).  As a nation we have been at war for 15 years now, the average young person has known nothing but war for their entire life, yet they volunteer in droves to serve their country. They deserve a better standard of Military Justice and this podcasts seeks to help in that process.

About the Show

Brought to you by the creators of Undisclosed, Military Justice explores the system of rules and regulations that govern those who serve in uniform. Hosted by James W. Weirick–a retired Marine lieutenant colonel and Judge Advocate–the podcast delves into the flaws inherent to the military justice system and makes the case for substantial reform to ensure the brave men and women who serve our nation are protected from arbitrary retaliation.

Topics include:

• Emerging issues in sexual assault
• Updates to the Uniform Code of Military Justice
• Whistleblower protection
• The evolution of the law of the battlefield, and more.
• Executive Producer: Dennis Robinson

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Jump Directly To His Favorite Episodes

1. Episode 014: Marine Corps, Facebook, and Revenge Porn
2. Episode 002: Return to Bowe Bergdahl
3. Episode 012: Eugene R. Fidell of Yale Law School

Othe Podcasts Weirick Enjoys

 

The Interview with our Podfluencer, Weirick

Who has had the biggest influence on your podcasting career & why?

The podmothers: Sarah Koenig, Rabia Chaudry, and Julie Snyder. These women brought legitimate and important podcasting to the American public.

If there’s someone, past or present, that you’d love to have an opportunity to go to dinner with, who would that be and why?

Bret Easton Ellis. His knowledge of pop culture and the podcasting world is unsurpassed.  His opening monologues are the best crafted in the podcast world.

What is it, about your audience, that continues to surprise you?

The insight they demonstrate in their questions.  My audience continues to ask insightful and poignant questions.

In one word, how would your best friends describe you? Why do you think that is?

Unrestrained.  Because I am comfortable taking unpopular positions that challenge orthodox views.

If you had one day, completely free, away from work, no watch on, and could do whatever the hell you wanted, what would it be and why?

Devour podcasts, from comedy, true crime, and political. Spend 24 hours with earbuds in.

Any advertisers you want to give a shout out to? Or anyone you’d like to thank ?

1. Blue Apron for teaching me to cook. I’d like to thank the Undisclosed family and Rebecca Lavoie for all their support in my podcasting career.

 

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Each Tuesday, we will roll-out our featured Podfluencer of the Week.  We are so stoked about this weeks Podfluencer!! In this week’s feature, we are highlighting the podcast Astonishing Legends,  starting with a detailed interview below with Co-founder/Co-host Scott Philbrook.

His partner & co-host Forrest Burgess might have something for us later this week too! So let’s get to it…

The Mission of the Show

Scott & Forrest have been called the ‘Click and Clack of esoterica’ by their listeners. Their mission is to take a look at legendary strange and unusual events from throughout history and interview people who’ve had close encounters with the unexplained. They strive to bring you everything that’s entertaining about those stories and remind you that it’s ok to laugh at scary stories and respectfully, even the people that tell them. Put your headphones on, settle in for your commute and get ready to experience a show like nothing you’ve ever heard before. Our new show schedule is roughly 3 weeks of new shows and then 1 week off.

The Website Take You On A Journey

The first thing you need to know, before even exploring a show, is the fact that their website is a destination. Not only will you find all of their podcasts here, but the website explores some fascinating stories directly in their blog, for inquisitive minds looking to go on a riveting journey.

Articles include: 

• A Massive Pharaoh Has Been Unearthed
• Earth’s Oldest Fossils Could Be the Push For Discovery of New Life In The Universe
• A Ghost Ship Found Almost 100 Years Ago is Still A Mystery 

Your Hosts

 

 

An Interview with Co-Host Scott Philbrook

Who Had the Biggest Influence on Your Podcast Career?

I’ve always had a fascination with broadcasting in general. The very idea of it has been intoxicating to me since I was much younger. My great-uncle was newscaster David Brinkley and I went to college in Edward R Murrow’s hometown of Greensboro, NC. I grew up riding in the car with my Grandfather listening to Paul Harvey and later when I got to college I got into CarTalk. I wanted to do what those guys were doing. So for me my biggest influences where early journalism pioneers and later Paul Harvey, Click and Clack and ultimately Robert Krulwich and Jad Abumrad.

If there’s someone, past or present, that you’d love to have an opportunity to go to dinner with, who would that be and why?

Roman Mars – I would pick Roman not only because of what he’s accomplished but because I saw him speak at Podcast Movement 2015 in Texas and I loved the honesty of his talk. He actually warned podcasters not to join a network because, “networks do not have your best interests at heart” or something similar. That may be out of context so don’t quote my quote, but the point was, here is this guy who has arguably one of the greatest podcast networks in existence and he’s warning us to stay away if we ever get big enough to be approached by a network.

And…Roman also said something else that I can’t forget. He talked about how all he wanted to do was get onto the real radio and then when he got there he found that he didn’t enjoy it as much.

1. My take-away from his talk was stay independent as long as you can, and embrace the format for what it is. It has advantages over other methods of propagation that you have to recognize. For me personally, it was a message that podcasting is now and it’s the time and place to be doing it and don’t approach it as a means to an end, but approach it as the final destination and take advantage of all the freedom it has to offer now before it becomes something entirely different.

   What is it, about your audience, that continues to surprise you?

   There are so many things about our audience that surprise me. The first thing is their constant interaction and their ongoing loyalty to the show. We maintain a strong social media presence, which works for me because I’m obsessively social anyway, and to be honest, I love waking up and the first thing in the morning I do is grab my iphone and see who has sent us what messages on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram because it’s not only an affirmation that we’re doing the right thing with our show, it’s a direct connection with our listeners that is centric to how we pick topics and present the show.

   

2. The other thing that amazes me is the low number of trolls we have. There’s always going to be people that hate what you do and they’re going to let you know it on social media. They’re out there for sure, and we get them too, but 8 out of 10 of them are pretty polite and the other 2, well they get blocked, banned and shunned, but even the most negative review or comment often has a seed of something you should pay attention to in it.

In one word, how would your best friends describe you? Why do you think that is?

Wow! This is an exceedingly personal question. I’m not sure what it’s getting at, but I guess my best friends would describe me as ambitious and determined. At least I would hope that they would. Frankly, I’d rather they answer this question than me.

If you had one day, completely free, away from work, no watch on, and could do whatever the hell you wanted, what would it be and why?

Go to the beach in North Carolina with my wife and 8 year old son because that’s were I grew up and it’s the place I find myself the most relaxed.

Any advertisers you want to give a shout out to? Or anyone you’d like to thank?

We’ve had a lot of great advertisers on our show and it’s hard to put into words how grateful we’ve been for their support. Without them, there would be no Astonishing Legends, but one of our favorite sponsors is The Great Courses Plus. 

They’re just a perfect fit for us. What they do is a much more respectable version of what we do and they’re an easy sell for us.

 

I would also give a solid shout out to other long time supporters of our show, Blue Apron. One of the most amazing things about becoming more successful with Astonishing Legends was learning that when we got new sponsors we got free stuff and that been a blast, but how can you go wrong with Blue Apron?

They are sending us these amazing meals regularly and doing testimonials for their product is a walk in the park. They’re a prime example of how a sponsor has literally changed my life. My family eats at home more often, I cook more often, we are at the table together. Everything about it is great.

Click Here to See Scott’s Favorite Episodes & Podcast Recommendations

I’m sure that’s more than you wanted, but I’d also add a thank you to Mack Weldon, Indochino and Warby Parker. These 3 sponsors have changed the way I dress, look and feel. Between all of these companies, since our show has started, my life has changed for the better on many levels. That’s why it’s so easy for Forrest and I to do honest testimonials.

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We wanted to thank Scott for taking the time to answer our questions…and we look forward to hearing from co-host, Forrest Burgess! #TopPodcast greatly appreciates the Podfluencers who are working to expand industry awareness…we are grateful they take the time for the interview! Please give their shows a listen…and again, check out their awesome website!

Go Listen for Yourself…on their Website!

 

Welcome to our inaugural “Podfluencer Report”, where TopPodcast.com brings you a weekly feature of podcasters or industry influencers making a difference!

The definition for your edification: 

What is a Podfluencer?

Our Podfluencers will not just share intimate details about themselves, but they’ll disclose their 3 favorite episodes of their podcast, as well as provide insight on the podcasts they love to listen to!

Our First Podfluencer: Taz from The Taz Show on play.it!

Our first Podfluencer is a larger than life figure from the wrestling world that needs no introduction: TAZ!! You can find the the legend delivering ‘no-holds barred’ commentary on the hottest topics…from wrestling, to sports, to entertainment…and better yet, he does his show live from New York City and delivers it across the CBS Radio play.it network.

In addition to his live daily weekday show, you can watch his show via VIDEO ON DEMAND! How cool is that? Talk about a multi-media powerhouse delivering engaging commentary to a hooked audience…look no further than TAZ. What the below episode to see for yourself the brilliance of TAZ!

TAZ DOES LIVE VIDEO OF HIS SHOW DAILY – HAVE A GLIMPSE!

A SOCIAL MEDIA DARLING

A podcasters social reach should not be underestimated when it comes to brand alignment. Because TAZ has become a social media maven, his sponsors reap the reward of not just a captivated listening audience but a massive social media reach. His numbers are no joke:

FACEBOOK: 116,000+ FOLLOWERS

TWITTER: 377,000+ FOLLOWERS

Can you say a Half-Million?? Yup, when it comes to the powerful multi-touch point advertising strategy, TAZ is an advertisers dream.

 What Is TAZ Best Know For Besides His Podcast?   

Before his podcast, Taz is best know for:

• Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), where he was a two-time World Heavyweight Champion
• A two-time World Television Champion
• Three-time World Tag Team Champion
• The inaugural FTW Heavyweight Champion
• The final ECW Triple Crown Champion.

 

Our Interview With TAZ

1. What Has Surprised You Most About Having A Podcast?

The tremendous growth of my social platforms. I never expected to see the huge growth that I’ve experienced

2. What Are Your 3 Favorite Episodes on your Show? (Listen Here) 

1. Kenny Omega: January 18, 2017
2. Broken Matt Hardy: December 15th, 2016
3. Post Survivors Series Special: November 20th, 2016

3. What Drives You Professionally?

I’m ultra-competitive & I want to continue to be innovative and driven to provide the BEST content everday that I can for my audience.

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4. If You Could Choose To Have Dinner With 1 Person, Dead or Alive, Who Would it Be?

I’d love to have dinner with Howard Stern. He is at the TOP when it comes to providing original entertaining content, everyday, for decades, without hacking any other show.

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5. What Was The Most Satisfying Moment In Your Life?

It’s a DEAD-HEAD…marrying my wife & the birth of my son

 

6. Are there any Advertisers You Want to Give a Shout Out to?

Absolutley, want to thank Blue Apron, for sure. And also Harry’s Razors, Casper, and Dollar Shave Club

7. What 3 Podcasts Do You Also Listen To?

1. Inside Lacrosse Podcast (In The Crease)
2. Ross Report
3. Joe Benigno & Evan Roberts

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Visit his Homepage Here:  TheTazShow.com!!