Podcast Junkies - Storytelling Interviews & Conversations with Podcasters Podcasting Passionately

Amy Schmittauer is a professional vlogger on YouTube and the host of The Social Authority Podcast. Amy talks on the main reason for creating her podcast, why she loves the video format just as much as the audio, and whether or not she’ll continue creating podcast episodes after February of next year. Show Highlights 04:20 – Amy and I discuss The Podcast Movement. 06:35 – Amy talks about YouTube. 12:10 – Did Amy have imposture syndrome when she started the podcast? 14:45 – Amy loves editing. 18:10 – Amy talks about her siblings. 24:35 – You think you’re multitasking when listening to a podcast, but you’re actually not. 31:00 – It’s so easy to get quality content for free or at low-cost. 34:00 – What is it like living in the public eye? 39:20 – Amy talks about the things she learned while working at a law firm. 44:15 – It is very important to have confidence in yourself. 47:55 – Amy talks about her awesome relationship with Sue B. Zimmerman. 52:15 – You attract like-minded people into your life. 55:00 – Amy talks about her show, The Social Authority Podcast. 57:25 – Amy hates Skype and has been using Blab instead. 01:00:20 – What is Amy’s morning routine? 01:01:25 – Amy has recently changed her mind with her membership program.   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/67  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Rem Lavictoire and Jonathan Colbon of The Sci-Fi Movie Podcast join me on the show to discuss their podcast and the various movies that have influenced them. We talk about Star Wars, Alien, Jaws, and so much more. This is definitely the podcast for all you movie buffs out there. To find out more about their show, go to http://sci fimoviepodcast.com/ Show Highlights 06:00 – How did the podcast get started? 09:00 – Rem talks about the podcast format. 13:50 – How does Rem select the movies? 16:40 – Star Wars was the first sci-fi movie Rem watched and Alien had the most impact. 18:20 – Jonathan’s first sci-fi movie was Star Trek 4. 22:50 – Where’s the line drawn between horror and sci-fi? 28:35 – What makes a movie become a classic? 37:50 – The Expendables was such a guilty pleasure. 43:45 – Jonathan failed grade 9. 47:35 – Star Wars vs Star Trek? 50:25 – How did Rem get started in radio? 01:05:10 – How is The Fast and The Furious still a thing? 01:06:00 – Were the guys disappointed that Back to the Future inventions still don’t exist? 01:11:30 – The guys talk about upcoming movies. 01:16:25 – What about the technology that exists today that -should- be considered sci-fi? 01:21:20 – Don’t forget to check out Rem and Jonathan’s podcast.   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/66★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Lea Thau is a Peabody Award-winning producer and director, and she is also the creator and host of Strangers. Her podcast features true stories of people she meets. These ‘strangers’ bare it all on her podcast, and some even discover they aren’t who they thought they were. Lea has also taught storytelling to organizations around the country, including Google, Nike, Time Inc. and many others. Lea talks on the subject of living in New York City, the differences between Denmark and the U.S., and what her creative process is like. Show Highlights 07:45 – Why are people’s stories important to Lea? 12:15 – Lea talks on what it’s like to live in New York City. 25:20 – Lea discussed what people’s emotional states were like after 9/11. 33:50 – What was Lea’s experience like with India? 41:35 – Lea believes that being from Denmark has helped her gain interest in strangers. 49:15 – I talk about the book Spiral Dynamics. 51:15 – Lea is sometimes shocked by how brutal the U.S. system is. 58:15 – There’s two sides to the coin, especially as an immigrant living in the U.S. 01:05:10 – Lea describes her thought processes after talking to guests. 01:12:15 – Lea is personally invested in her guests and has cried during interviews. 01:17:25 – Lea talks about Nate DiMeo. 01:19:25 – How has Lea grown as an interviewer? 01:20:07 – What has Lea changed her mind about recently?   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/65★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Mike Vardy is the host of the Productivity podcast and the co-host of Workflowing with Michael Schechter. He has given both talks and workshops related to goal, time, task, and project management. On today’s episode, Mike talks to Harry on the three words he’s focusing on this year, his family, and why he has a Green Lantern ring. Show Highlights 04:50 – Why did Mike take an improv class? 09:00 – Mike recommends podcasters/speakers should take an improv class. 14:10 – There’s no such thing as an overnight success. 15:25 – Mike talks about Derek Sivers. 17:35 – I’ve been doubling down on some things lately. 19:00 – Mike’s focus is on three words this year: Growth, Generosity, and Gratitude. 20:30 – My three words for this year are: Focus, Forward, and Spirit. 22:00 – Mike and I talk a bit about productivity. 27:40 – Why is Mike wearing a super hero ring..? 38:30 – Practicing patience is hard for Mike. 44:25 – Mike listens to the Accidental Creative. 45:25 – It’s so hard to just leave your house when you’re working from home. 49:10 – Mike and his wife have regular meetings about their family. 54:00 – Mike talks about EP 38: Flying Solo: A Solo Parenting Productivity Adventure. 01:02:00 – Where does Mike’s humility come from? 01:12:50 – I recommend The Mo Show to Mike. 01:15:30 – One thing Mike has changed his mind about recently? 01:19:40 – Get a free PDF and audio program athttp://productivityist.com/podcastjunkies   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/63  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Christina Canters is the host of the Stand Out Get Noticed podcast and is a former architect. Christina shares her story on why she created her first podcast, Presentation Skills For Design Students, and why she made the decision to leave her career in architecture at the end. She also talks on how she discovered a creative way to book extraordinary people on her current podcast and make a connection with them long before the audio starts recording. Show Highlights 03:10 – When something can go wrong, it usually will. 06:55 – Christina talks about her first podcast. 08:55 – How did Christina book Andrew Warner and Jared Easley? 21:10 – Christina talks about Tony Robbins and her personal development journey. 29:00 – Why did Christina not like architecture? 36:45 – Was Christina always this bubbly? 41:20 – Christina has no regrets for leaving architecture. 43:20 – Everything we do is a stepping stone that leads us down a more interesting path. 43:55 – I talk about episode 3 with Ayman Abdullah from AppSumo. 50:20 – Christina talks about her younger sister. 54:25 – You have to start somewhere. 55:10 – Is Christina a Podcast Junkie? 58:15 – Christina and I talk about CrossFit. 01:07 – Get out of your comfort zone! Amazing things will happen when you do. 01:10 – What you see is what you get from Christina.   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/62★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jason Bryant is the host of the Short Time Wrestling podcast and currently runs a network of shows on the subject of wrestling on MatTalkOnline.com. Jason Bryant started Mat Talk as a radio show back in 1997 as a college freshman and then later relaunched it in podcast format. Jason talks to me about his background in wrestling, his love for the sport, and his passion for podcasts. Jason also shares some statistics on his podcast for the audience. Show Highlights 06:00 – What other podcasts does Jason do? 09:45 – What captures Jason’s ear in a podcast? 14:45 – There’s too many podcast shows for us to consume all at once. 17:50 – What was Jason’s first podcast about? 23:50 – There’s a very low retention in wrestlers after they finish highschool/college. 28:45 – Jason’s memory is uncanny. 31:45 – Everybody needs a reality check. Jason talks about his. 34:10 – Jason talks about his wife and his rough home life. 42:55 – Jason has no problem helping his competitors. 45:35 – Why is Jason hosting a lot of the shows on his network? 51:25 – Jason is constantly educating others why podcasts are a valuable resource. 54:35 – When did Jason start interviewing celebrities? 59:55 – Jason shares some of his podcast stats. 01:02:25 – Ask yourself, “Who are the guests that would bring your audience the most value?” 01:05:55 – Jason has been trying to get Tim Ferriss on the show. 01:12:00 – Jason and I really geeked out on Blab during International Podcasters Day. 01:15:55 – Jason gives a shout out to some of my old guests. 01:18:24 – You can find Jason at MatTalkOnline.Com and Twitter.   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/61    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mocean Melvin is one of the creators for The MoShow Podcast. The MoShow is an off-the-cuff comedy podcast that will either seriously offend you or have you rolling on the floor laughing. The MoShow only publishes one or two shows a month due to the high-quality content that gets produced. Mocean talks on why he and Dominic Zunino created the show, the great minds involved in writing the podcast, and he also talks on the growth of women in the voice over industry and 60s/70s audio comedy troops. Show Highlights 08:00 – Where’s Mocean from? 13:50 – How did The MoShow Podcast get started? 21:35 – Creating a quality podcast is hard. 30:00 – The MoShow is a place where the creators can go out of their very PC world and be hilariously vulgar. 31:30 – Who are the core people involved in MoShow? 35:00 – What makes a great voice actor? 37:00 – Mocean talks about the movie In a World. 39:30 – What’s it like for women in the voice over industry currently? 44:00 – Mocean talks about Episode 113 – Stinky Dinky. 47:40 – Why does Mocean want to use the season format for his podcast? 49:50 – The podcast has a high level of professionalism. 52:30 – There were a lot of audio-only comedy troops in the 60s and 70s. 56:25 – Mocean’s dad was the one who introduced him to these fantastic comedy shows. 01:04 – No matter how great your voice is, you have to train it. 01:09 – Where does Mocean’s name come from? 01:13 – Create what you want to create first. Don’t create for others. 01:14 – Most misunderstood thing about Mocean?   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/60    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Amy Robles is the host of Think Enriched, a podcast about money management. Amy and her husband were able to pay off $25,000 of debt in 2014 just by making some simple, but smart financial decisions. Amy talks a little bit on her background and the importance of connecting with family and those around you. Show Highlights 03:35 – Amy and I geek out about Podcast Movement. 11:00 – Amy talks about playing piano. 18:30 – You can learn so much at a nursing home. 21:05 – How does Amy connect with her family? 24:35 – Amy talks about where she’s from and where she’s traveled to. 29:55 – Amy started a local podcast meet up in the Seattle area. 35:25 – Why did Amy start podcasting? 40:00 – Amy asks me why I started podcasting. 45:20 – Has the podcast opened doors for Amy? 50:16 – I go on a mini rant about how bad soda is for you. 54:20 – People can relate to Amy’s struggles. 01:00 – Where does Amy get her fun-loving vibe?   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/59    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jerod Morris is the VP of RainMaker.FM and the VP of Marketing for Copyblogger. He hosts a couple of very successful podcasts, including The Lede, The Showrunner, and Primility. Jerod shares interesting insight on how he runs 5 regular podcasts, his struggles with creating content, and not failing on his commitment to his audience. Jerod also talks about his love for creating new made-up words, teaching, and who inspires him. Show Highlights 04:45 – Jerod talks about Showrunner. 10:35 – You can’t build an audience quickly. 13:15 – There’s a difference between authenticity and transparency. 17:00 – Every podcaster has felt uninspired to record their show. 23:30 – Why did Jerod start Primility Primer? 28:35 – Since Jerod loves creating new words, I tell him about The Allusionist podcast. 29:40 – Podcast Movement was great this year. 35:25 – Jerod loves to teach. 37:30 – What has the response been like for Primility? 42:00 – How does Jerod organize/create his show? 46:50 – How does Jerod find the time to host 5 very different podcasts? 52:10 – Is it too late to podcast? 55:45 – How has podcasting helped Copyblogger? 01:03 – You don’t have to wait for everything to be perfect. Start by building an audience. 01:09 – Have the pieces been falling into place for Jerod? 01:11 – Who inspires Jeord? 01:14 – You get good by practicing and practicing and practicing.   FULL SHOW NOTES: http://www.podcastjunkies.com/58    ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★