Grits and Eggs Podcast Episode 133 - Jay Hill
Mar 27, 2026
Jay Hill, a Baltimore multimedia journalist and podcaster known for Mr. J Hill and 1% Better, shares his rise from radio to independent podcasting. He talks persistence landing big interviews, balancing fatherhood and self-care with a public life. Conversations dive into masculinity, systemic issues, provocative storytelling, and the craft of communicating for impact.
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Podcasting Started From Persistent Event Hosting
- Jay Hill got into radio after hosting events and persistent outreach, which taught him to study interviewing like a craft.
- He moved from internet radio to terrestrial shifts, used overnight mixer slots to crack the mic and build his own platform.
Beat The DM Up Until They Say Yes
- Be persistent when booking guests: Jay Hill beat DMs for years until people agreed to interviews.
- He sent repeated, consistent outreach from 2018 onward and turned cold DMs into high-profile interviews.
Double Down On What Works While Evolving Your Voice
- Jay created 1% Better to reclaim his voice while still leaning into interviews as his strength.
- He realized interviews drove consistent performance, so he doubled down instead of fully pivoting to solo content.
