Podcast Junkies - Storytelling Interviews & Conversations with Podcasters Podcasting Passionately

In just two short years, Ramona Rice has gone from someone who didn’t even know what a podcast was to birthing three different podcasts, changing careers and working for Podcast Websites, and most recently starting a podcast with her mother. Ramona is loved and adored in the podcasting community and after listening to my conversation with her I think you’ll know why. 04:29 - Her Super Powers 07:00 - How she discovered podcasting 07:44 - How the Sports Gal Pal podcast came to existence 10:15 - What she learned from starting the Sports Gal Pal podcast 12:55 - How and why she got into sports 13:12 - Who she originally wanted to target with the Sports Gal Pal podcast 14:17 - One of the most famous people she had on her podcast 15:10 - Reaching out to potential guests via Twitter 16:35 - The reason she thinks she was able to land big guests on her show 20:43 - What she got out of the 2015 NMX conference 27:49 - We Should Not Be Friends podcast and what made her a better podcaster/interviewer 34:47 - Her next podcast project, Spapreneur 35:53 - Podcasting with her mother 40:19 - The Messengers - A Podcast Documentary 41:45 - Why she stopped the Sports Gal Pal podcast 42:54 - What she feels is missing in the podcast industry 44:24 - What she’s learning from improv comedy and how it’s helping her 46:00 - Why she thinks she talks so fast 48:03 - Her first recollection of demanding attention 55:02 - Her kids watching her podcast 59:41 - The one most misunderstood thing about her 01:01:03 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 01:04:11 - Her advice to new podcasters Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/ramona-rice-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tina Conroy is the host of The Intuitive Woman Podcast and what is known as an Intuitive - a person who taps into their guides to get a message. She helps other women develop their innate power of intuition and she is also a devout practitioner of Reiki, Energy Healing and a yoga teacher. We dive into where I met her, the story of the first time she tapped into her intuitive side and how she turned her intuition into her life’s work. 05:37 - When she first got the idea to start her own podcast 09:40 - Our back pains 13:24 - The importance of listening to your body 14:10 - What an Intuitive is 14:54 - The first time she tapped into her intuitive side 20:13 - Oracle cards and the story of The Oracle 22:20 - How her intuition paved the path to her life’s journey 27:06 - Her challenges as an entrepreneur 27:52 - Abundance/Scarcity mindset 30:50 - The spiritual community in Long Island, NY 32:08 - How her friends and family have reacted to her spiritual path and career 35:22 - Lessons she’s learned from podcasting 38:31 - The, “Are you making money podcasting” question everyone asks 39:04 - The corporate environment vs the entrepreneurial circles 41:48 - Feeling comfortable with your spirituality 44:15 - The Balloon Effect 46:58 - What’s misunderstood about her 47:51 - The funny and silly side of her 48:57 - What she’s most proud of accomplishing Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/tina-conroy-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Since practically the age of two, Tina Dietz has always felt comfortable with a microphone in her hands and that easiness and her background as a therapist has since led her to become a very regarded interviewer, coach, consultant, and podcaster. She is the founder of Start Something Creative Business Solutions where she helps people launch businesses, podcasts and audio books. We cover a lot of great topics that is sure to enlighten even the most seasoned podcasters and entrepreneurs. 05:33 - Why she loves going to podcasting conferences 06:04 - The Messengers - A Podcast Documentary and how she is involved 10:51 - Podcasts and podcasting as a means of therapy 12:51 - What the impetus for starting her podcast was 16:01 - Her early childhood recordings 16:32 - What she did the first time someone handed her a microphone 17:41 - How she became so comfortable behind a microphone 18:15 - Performance Anxiety 19:35 - How to use your complaints and upsets to quickly and creatively solve issues 25:57 - Who she was grateful for and surprised to have on her podcast 29:20 - The price one pays for being famous 29:54 - Realizing there is an audience who wants to hear great conversations 32:11 - How she helps her clients face their fears of starting a new business venture 36:42 - Best practices you can implement to find success 38:05 - Business plans 39:38 - The Nayada Institute of Massage and a new massage modality 42:22 - What she’s changed her mind about recently 44:39 - The one most misunderstood thing about her 45:18 - The books she’s reading/listening to now 46:26 - Her vision of 10,000 thriving businesses Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/tina-dietz-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Engel Jones is the host of the 12 Minute Convos where he has had more than 1000 conversations with incredible people in a span of three months. He’s passionate about podcasting and speaking to people about their potential. Our conversation is a beautiful dance that crescendos into a deep philosophical examination of The Ego, recognizing abundance, and the importance of giving without expecting anything in return. You’re going to want to listen to this one through your favorite headphones or earbuds. 03:51 - “The Record.” 06:04 - The concept behind the 12 Minute Convos. 08:54 - The intimacy of podcasting. 11:05 - Who he learned to ask the right questions from 12:30 - When Engel Met Harry. 15:39 - One of the challenges podcasters face. 17:21 - The food in Trinidad. 19:19 - Angel vs Engel. 21:08 - The importance of getting the pronunciation of your guest’s name correct. 23:09 - When his interest in self-discovery began. 26:09 - Where Harry gets his energy for a conversation from. 29:54 - Connecting with others through his guitar playing. 31:48 - The importance of having a story. 34:53 - Who he learned how to put people at ease from. 36:16 - What inspires him to speak to people about their potential? 37:17 - Abundance. 38:01 - Giving. 39:33 - The Ego. 43:13 - What does it take to push his buttons? 44:42 - What’s the most misunderstood thing about himself? 47:00 - Who has been the most surprised by who he’s become as a person? 50:14 - What has he changed his mind about recently? 50:31 - The appeal of Walmart and what he’s always wanted to learn to do. 53:36 - The word, ‘manly’ and the negative connotations and stigmas words can have. 55:29 - Brining into alignment the masculine and the feminine. Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/engel-jones-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode I talk with the husband and wife duo behind Planted in Miami, a podcast about conscious living in the Magic City. We do a deep dive into their inspirations, why they transitioned to a plant-based diet and how podcasting made them take the leap to quit their 9-5 jobs. There are lots of laughs but also great insight into the entrepreneurial life and all it entails. 04:27 - How they learned to start podcasting 07:05 - Who influenced their podcast 08:56 - Podcast format (husband and wife) 09:33 - Planted in Miami origin 15:25 - What prompted their move to a plant-based diet 22:01 - Harry’s reason for turning vegetarian 24:56 - Jeanette’s audition on American Idol 28:49 - How they met 29:32 - Why they left their 9 to 5 jobs 33:29 - Their new business venture 34:47 - Alex’s advice for wannabe entrepreneurs 35:11 - The two things they spend their money on 38:50 - Katie Krimitsos Podfest presentation 39:40 - The importance of intellectual property 44:31 - Why having a support group is important 46:15 - How accountability calls can help entrepreneurs 49:16 - Structuring your work day 01:02:27 - Getting comfortable with your voice 01:04:07 - What has Alex changed his mind about recently? 01:05:03 - What is the most misunderstood thing about Jeanette? 01:07:07 - The influence of Latino culture 01:08:34 - Alex’s opinion on Kenny G Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/jeanette-and-alex-ruiz-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week’s episode is an engaging discussion the host of The Podcast Engineering School. Originally from New Jersey, he now calls Colorado Springs home. Naturally the conversation starts off techy, and we understand how Chris got his engineering start. It’s a testament to his varied interests that end up on the subject of meditation! 03:00 - The value of the Podfest conference 04:45 - How Harry ended up at Podfest 06:00 - Chris’ experience with a podcast studio 08:00 - What Chris found in Alaska 10:30 - The struggles of keeping up with technology 12:10 - The beauty of a mobile existence 14:00 - The day the internet broke! 15:50 - The genesis of Chris interest in technology 17:30 - Why was there a need to bring engineering skills to podcasting? 23:00 - Recommended settings for an episode MP3? 27:00 - The challenges with Harry’s new podcasting course 29:00 - Partnering with companies doing interesting things in this space 32:00 - Daniel J. Lewis’ Podcasters Society Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/chris-curran-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

As host of Marketing to Crush Your Competitors, Fabienne has demonstrated the power of consistency, with over 250 episodes published to-date. Coming from a competitive background she understands the importance of striving to do your best but always in an ethical way. She understands clearly that podcasters need to remember that they are the owners of their show, and should always be directing the conversation. 02:45 - Quick chat with Soren Pederson, Product Specialist at Shure 07:07 - Thoughts on theming days 08:40 - Importance of a partner to hold you accountable 12:45 - Individuality with a business partner 15:10 - How Fabienne met Vernon Ross 16:25 - The genesis of the podcast 17:15 - The importance of leveraging influencers 20:00 - Return guests are Hall of Famers 22:00 - Fabienne’s competitive nature 27:00 - Don’t forget the listener 30:00 - Why your marketing always needs to be a part of your personality 31:00 - Why Andrew Warner inspires Fabienne 33:40 - Something Fabienne’s changed her mind about recently 34:10 - What is the one most misunderstood thing about Fabienne Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/fabienne-raphael-interview★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Keith Tomasek is the host of The Inadequate Life and a professor at. He’s a great guy and super fan of the show, having worn the Podcast Junkies t-shirt on Day 1 of his podcasting class. He’s also a masterful interviewer and gives us some great insights in to how make your guest shine! He shares the challenges of living with Crohn’s Disease. A really insightful gem for podcasters. 11:15 - Keith’s family history and their t-shirt biz experience 13:20 - How did Keith’s podcasting class go? 16:00 - My experience teaching a class at General Assembly 19:30 - Podcasters’ obsession with landing a sponsor 24:00 - How best to position yourself to a sponsor 27:35 - Origins of The Inadequate Life podcast 29:35 - Tips on getting the most out of your show’s name and author field 32:10 - What drove Keith to start a podcast, and his connection to Marc Maron 35:00 - How the podcast grew a relationship with Chilina Kennedy 37:50 - Keith’s performing background 45:10 - How has Keith improved as a host? 47:00 - The challenges of consistency 53:00 - The moment when Keith got a bit emotional 56:10 - A story from his father that really resonated with Keith 01:01:05 - What is the most misunderstood thing about Keith  Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/keith-tomasek-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Richard and Shawn are the comedic hosts of The Language of Bromance, a podcast where they laugh about things they go through, stories in the news and even getting serious discussing issues like net neutrality. Every so often their friendship turns to a bitter reality with their nerdiest creation, the draft episodes, an original take on a “Best Of” or a “Top 10” list. In this episode, you will discover the nature of why they started the podcast, why they’re continuing and how it’s actually helped them forge a fantastic friendship. 09:03 - How did Shawn & Richard come up with the name of his podcast? 10:40 - Inspired by Kevin Smith of SMODCAST to do a podcast --which turned out to be a great way to catch up with your best friend 14:40 - “Audio voyeurism” at its finest 17:45 - From horror movies to D&D to podcasting: the origin of their friendship 24:20 - How their friendships have changed over the years 27:45 - Making it a priority of pruning friendships - only if you think it’s worth it 32:00 - Importance of family support along the podcasting journey 35:11 - The guys recount the response they received while explaining the concept of their show at Podcast Movement. 38:38 - Being lovingly referred to as “The Bromance Guys” 41:50 - Inspiring others to go and share your unique story 46:25 - What has the feedback been like of the show? 50:35 - Have they come across anything in the course of the episodes that they didn’t know about one another? 51:12 - What does the future of the show look like? 56:20 - What has Richard changed his mind about recently? 58:00 - What is the one misunderstood thing about Shawn? 59:19 - What has recently gotten the both of them excited about? Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/shawn-and-richard-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Gary Jenkins is the host of the true crime podcast, Gangland Wire, which recounts his stories of true organized crime true as a Kansas City Police Detective. With twenty-five years on the police force, Gary has a lot of stories to tell! His enthusiasm for learning new technologies and passion for actively participating on these platforms enable him to genuinely connect with his listeners. Gary and I dive into some stories on the police force and we discuss the origins of the podcast. 08:35 – The podcast’s focus on the west side mafia and serial killers. 11:40 – How did Gary come up with the name of his podcast? 13:25 – The AHA moment when Gary realized through podcasting he could share his crime stories in an innovative way. 17:25 – His co-host, Aaron, is an interesting guy! 21:30 – A checkered past living in Kansas City didn’t stop Gary from getting a job as a cop. 24:45 – Bringing together your neighbors, thanks to crime and Facebook. 29:20 – An incident made Gary realize he didn’t have the police “edge” anymore, 35:00 – Gary is proud of his documentary film. 40:15 – Channeling Jerry Lewis with a fundraiser episode. 43:25 – Gary clears up the myth -- does an undercover police officer have to admit they are a cop if asked? 44:00 – Other countries are fascinated with the glorification of organized crime. 46:30 – Harry and Gary share sound advice for fellow podcasters. 49:00 – What is the one most misunderstood thing about Gary? 50:00 – How the Buddhist practice has helped Gary control his negative thoughts. 52:00 – What has changed Gary’s mind recently? Full Show Notes: http://podcastjunkies.com/gary-jenkins-interview/★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★