Nando Vila, host of We Came To Win (Gimlet Media) is my guest this week!  We talk about Nando's road to joining Gimlet and his role on the show, his soccer fandom, his journey from college to a TV set at the World Cup in Brazil and more!  Sports fans of any stripe are sure to love this podcast, but the real news here is that I believe anyone will enjoy the amazing story telling of We Came To Win! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you are considering starting your own podcast or looking for a great new home for your existing show, check out this week's show sponsor, Podbean!  Go to www.podbean.com/TPD for your first month for FREE! Links We Came To Win (Website) Nando Vila (Twitter)  Happy Ending with Nando Vila - Fusion TV (Website) (Facebook)

Benjamen Walker from Theory of Everything is my guest this week!  We talk about his start in radio, the early days of podcasting, Radiotopia and the ongoing fight in the "truth".  Benjamen's show is truly a unique listen and something that should definitely be on your subscription list! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you are considering starting your own podcast or looking for a great new home for your existing show, check out this week's show sponsor, Podbean!  Go to www.podbean.com/TPD for your first month for FREE! Links Benjamen Walker (Twitter) Theory of Everything (Website) WFMU - Too Much Information (Website)  

Al Letson returns to TPD! It's been over 2 years since we last spoke to Al and a lot has happened!  Al talks about about the new season of Errthang, life on Reveal, use of social media in the Trump era and that's just to name a few topics we dug deep into!   If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you are considering starting your own podcast or looking for a great new home for your existing show, check out this week's show sponsor, Podbean!  Go to www.podbean.com/TPD for your first month for FREE! Links: Al Letson (Twitter) Errthang (Website) Reveal (Website)  

Jonathan Hirsch makes his return to TPD (it's been almost 3 years!) to talk about his new project with Stitcher, Dear Franklin Jones.  We cover a bunch of stuff that Jonathan has been up to since we last spoke and then we dive deep on his deeply personal new documentary/memoir podcast. It's a 'must-listen' for sure! You'll definitely have your eyes opened! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you are considering starting your own podcast or looking for a great new home for your existing show, check out this week's show sponsor, Podbean!  Go to www.podbean.com/TPD for your first month for FREE! Links: Jonathan Hirsch (Twitter) Dear Franklin Jones (Website)

Holy Crap!  This microphone still works!  Wow!  And there's news!  Well, sorta... just an update on what in the world I've been up to for these last 3 months!  Oh, and tons of thank you's... Because I owe you guys.. a ton!

TPD Fans, Well, it's time to make it official.  TPD will be taking a break for a little bit this summer.  In recent weeks, especially the SOLO shows, I've shared some of the details of what's been going on with new show releases and everything is now coming together to create a whirlwind that have pretty much forced me to put down the mic... But just for a little while!  The show WILL be back, with new content, just as soon as I can.  This summer has been hectic already for me and I expect that to continue for the next several weeks.  Even producing these SOLO shows and FLASHBACK episodes have been a bit challenging. Right now, I have to focus on my professional life a bit.  I'm being laid off from my day job of 11 years and am taking my life in a brand new direction!  That of a business owner!  Right now, I need to dive in, fully, and commit all of my resources into the planning and execution of a successful launch of this enterprise!  Before too long, I hope to find a routine. One that will allow me to bring back TPD stronger than ever! I'll provide some updates here, but many more on Twitter.  It's my main platform of communication with all of the awesome listeners of TPD!  So, be sure to follow me over there - @poddigest - if you aren't already! I'm not going to put an exact date of this break, because I really don't know.  And if I have an awesome interview drop in my lap, I may surprise you, so PLEASE stay subscribed and go ahead and check out some of the back catalog if you haven't heard them all! Thank you all so much and stay tuned! -Dan

A replay of my great conversation from May of 2016 with Bill Barol from HOME: Stories from L.A.  Season 5 launches this week! ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES: Bill Barol from HOME: Stories from L.A. is my guest this week! Bill tells the story of his previous career from print to television and to his current project with HOME! Now a part of the Boing Boing podcast network, HOME is a show we can all relate to, regardless of where or what you call Home! Bill is just getting started and this is a show you should subscribe to now to see what great things are coming next! If you like this show, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! Links Bill Barol (Twitter) (Website) Home: Stories from L.A. (Twitter) (Website)  

Just me. My trip to Cincinnati and what Couple Things Podcast is like IRL!

Jason Bryant from Mat Talk Online is my guest this week!  Jason is a prolific podcaster, sports (specifically wrestling) enthusiast and really just an amazing guy to talk to!  We discuss being raised in South East Virginia (like I was!), wanting to be a sports broadcaster growing up, developing a love for the microphone into a business, and even what it's like to PA announce at the Olympics! Seriously! Jason has done all of that and then some!  You'll love this conversation! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you are considering starting your own podcast or looking for a great new home for your existing show, check out this week's show sponsor, Podbean!  Go to www.podbean.com/TPD for your first month for FREE! Links Jason Bryant (Twitter) Mat Talk Online (Website) (Twitter)  

Sook-Yin Lee from CBC's "Sleepover" is my guest this week!  We talk how this very unique show was born, what it's like producing it (including editing 24 hours of tape to a 90 minute presentation!), feedback from previous guests of "Sleepover" and so much more! Sook-Yin is a creative tour-de-force and has great insights into the world of storytelling, journalism and more!  You will love this show! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you are considering starting your own podcast or looking for a great new home for your existing show, check out this week's show sponsor, Podbean!  Go to www.podbean.com/TPD for your first month for FREE! Links Sook-Yin Lee (Twitter) Sleepover (Twitter) (Website)

A "flashback" episode way back from almost 2 years ago!  Hope you enjoy!   ** Original Show Notes ***   Jason Parsons (7 Days a Geek, Podcasting 101) and Grant Markham (7 Days a Geek, The Stranger Conversations) have combined forces for many years to create great shows! For this episode they come together again and join me on this mega-episode! We talk about how they met, their podcasting history together and independently, the future for all of their shows and so much more!  What a great conversation! Enjoy! Links Jason Parsons (Twitter) Grant Markham (Twitter) 7 Days a Geek (Twitter) (Website) Podcasting 101 (Twitter) (Website) The Stranger Conversations (Twitter) (Website) (Instagram) Monkey Poo Studios (Website)

A new kind of episode. Just me.

It's time for a recommendations episode! Stefanie Muniz, co-host of the "Gotham Lights" podcast and writer of "From Brain to Keyboard" joins me as my co-host this week. We cover 'podfading' as the discussion topic and why it happens. And then we recommend 4 great shows!   If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you are considering starting your own podcast or looking for a great new home for your existing show, check out this week's show sponsor, Podbean!  Go to www.podbean.com/TPD for your first month for FREE! Links Stefanie Muniz (Twitter) (From Brain to Keyboard) Gotham Lights (Twitter) (Facebook)  Recommendations I Hate My Boss (Twitter) (Website) Phantastic Geek (Twitter) (Website) Angry Little Goats (Twitter) (Website) Supernatural the Crossroads (Twitter) (Website)    

For the first time in TPD history, I'm replaying a previous interview!  It's one of my favorites of all time - Roman Mars from 99% Invisible and Radiotopia from Ep. 77 (Feb 2016).  Stay tuned till the very end as I need your feedback... If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you are considering starting your own podcast or looking for a great new home for your existing show, check out this week's show sponsor, Podbean!  Go to www.podbean.com/TPD for your first month for FREE! Links Roman Mars (Twitter) 99% Invisible (Twitter) (Website) Radiotopia (Twitter) (Website)  

Tally Abecassis returns to TPD to talk Season 2 of the excellent "First Day Back"! We catch up with Tally with all that's happened since she last joined me in September of 2015 and go over her incredible journey with Season 2! A new partner, a new subject, a new direction! And a must listen, if I do say so myself!  Tally has really created something special with this story (as she had with S1, too!) and everyone should be tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you are considering starting your own podcast or looking for a great new home for your existing show, check out this week's show sponsor, Podbean!  Go to www.podbean.com/TPD for your first month for FREE! Links Tally Abecassis / First Day Back (Twitter) (Website)

Michael Ian Black - actor, comedian, author and podcaster - is my guest this week! Michael joins me to talk about the his show, How to Be Amazing!  We cover the show origin (including the title!), booking guests, why he loves being an interviewer, the shows awesome production values and so much more!  This is one interview show that must be on your subscription list! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! If you are podcaster looking for a new home for your show or thinking about starting your own show, please consider this week's show sponsor - Fireside.fm! A platform by podcasters for podcasters! Visit www.fireside.fm/tpd and use code "TPD" (make sure TPD is ALL CAPS) when signing up to get 20% of the Standard Plan for THREE MONTHS! Links Michael Ian Black (Twitter) (Website) How to Be Amazing (Twitter) (Website)

Megan Tan from Millennial is my guest this week!  We catch up on the amazing ride she has been on since we last spoke way back in September of 2015!  We talk Seasons 2/3 of the show, traveling to Cuba, working with a team and the future of the show!  Megan is one of my favorite people in storytelling and podcasting and it was great to catch up with her! Hear our first conversation back on Episode 57 If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! If you are podcaster looking for a new home for your show or thinking about starting your own show, please consider this week's show sponsor - Fireside.fm! A platform by podcasters for podcasters! Visit www.fireside.fm/tpd and use code "TPD" (make sure TPD is ALL CAPS) when signing up to get 20% of the Standard Plan for THREE MONTHS! Links Megan Tan (Twitter) Millennial (Twitter) (Website) Forbes Article (Website)

Berry from Podcasts in Color is my guest this week!  We talk about her journey from podcast super fan to creating a giant resource and platform for podcasts from persons of color! Berry is podcast die hard and a someone who I could talk to for hours about the world of podcasts! Berry is helping shine a light on shows that have been under represented in the larger podcast space. Check out the links below for Berry, her work, and some great shows she loves! If you want to talk about this or any episode of TPD, use #tpd all over social media!  If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! If you are podcaster looking for a new home for your show or thinking about starting your own show, please consider this week's show sponsor - Fireside.fm! A platform by podcasters for podcasters! Visit www.fireside.fm/tpd and use code "TPD" (make sure TPD is ALL CAPS) when signing up to get 20% of the Standard Plan for THREE MONTHS!  Berry (Twitter) Podcasts in Color (Website) Berry's recent appearances (Comatose) (Dreams in Drive) Pod Recommendations The Read (Twitter) (Website) Don't Dumb Down Your Greatness (Twitter) (Website) Heart and Hustle (Twitter) (Website) Paychecks and Balances (Twitter) (Website) Black Girl Nerds (Twitter) (Website) Call Your Girlfriend (Twitter) (Website) SWOTI (Twitter) (Website)  

Yesterday (4/13), I asked my Twitter followers the below question.. And this time, the results ended up about what I thought they would..     For most of us, sound quality matters a ton with the actual personality of the hosts close behind... But still interested to see where these two concerns shook out.

Yesterday, I asked my Twitter followers (@poddigest) what their preferred length for a podcast is?  Here are the results:     Click on the image to see some of the comments and feedback!

Mark Ramsey from Inside Psycho is my guest this week!  We talk his road to producing the show, sound design, the intriguing story of Hitchcock and what he hopes listeners will find in the upcoming conclusion of the show. Inside Psycho is a unique offering in the podcast space and a great listen for movie buffs, creative types or if you just want to hear a great story! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! If you are podcaster looking for a new home for your show or thinking about starting your own show, please consider this week's show sponsor - Fireside.fm! A platform by podcasters for podcasters! Visit www.fireside.fm/tpd and use code "TPD" (make sure TPD is ALL CAPS) when signing up to get 20% of the Standard Plan for THREE MONTHS! Links Mark Ramsey (Twitter) (About Me) Inside Psycho (Website) (Twitter) (IndieWire Review)    

"Pen Pals" is a brand new show on Stitcher Premium from Mira Burt-Wintonick and Cristal Duhaime.  Alums of "Wiretap" and "Love Me" from the CBC, Mira and Cristal bring to life the surreal interactions of 2 famous figures in way you never imagined! Original seems like an understatement to describe this completely different kind of listen!  From writing to sound design to casting, Mira and Cristal take us through their journey with this brand new audio drama! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! If you are podcaster looking for a new home for your show and considering starting your own show, please consider this week's show sponsor - Fireside.fm! A platform by podcasters for podcasters! Visit www.fireside.fm/tpd and use code "TPD" (make sure TPD is ALL CAPS) when signing up to get 20% of the Standard Plan for THREE MONTHS! Links Pen Pals (and link to sign up for Stitcher Premium!) (Website) Love Me (Website) Mira Burt-Wintonick (Twitter) Cristal Duhaime (Twitter)

Susan Loewenberg from The Play's The Thing is my guest this week! Susan is the Producing Director of L.A. Theatre Works, a group that has produced radio from the stage for over 40 years! This group has done so many interesting things from audiobooks, to educational products, to live shows and now they've arrived in podcasting! Susan and I cover some highlights from her extraordinary career like changes in technology, international travel, and working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you are considering starting your own podcast or looking for a great new home for your existing show, check out this week's show sponsor, Podbean!  Go to www.podbean.com/TPD for your first month for FREE! Links The Play's The Thing (Website) L.A. Theatre Works (Twitter) (Website) (YouTube - 40 Years)

Bart Warshaw is my guest this week! Bart is the creator and producer from Kismet, a new podcast telling stories about connections in way you've likely never heard before! Highly produced and supremely enjoyable, Bart and I discuss how it all got started and what it takes to to put together a truly unique show! You won't be disappointed if you check out Kismet! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you are considering starting your own podcast or looking for a great new home for your existing show, check out this week's show sponsor, Podbean!  Go to www.podbean.com/TPD for your first month for FREE! Links Bart Warshaw (Twitter) Kismet (Twitter) (Website)    

Jonathan Goldstein from Heavyweight (Gimlet Media) is my guest this week! Jonathan has had a long and storied career in Canada and the US and is one of the best story tellers in audio today (this is no exaggeration folks!) and we dive deep on his time with CBC's Wiretap, his time at This American Life and of course, Season 1 and the upcoming second season of his excellent show, Heavyweight! I'm a huge fan and have personally connected significantly with Heavyweight and I think you will too! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you are considering starting your own podcast or looking for a great new home for your existing show, check out this week's show sponsor, Podbean!  Go to www.podbean.com/TPD for your first month for FREE! Links Jonathan Goldstein (Twitter) Heavyweight (Website) (Twitter) Submit a story for Heavyweight Season 2 (Website) Mira Burt-Wintonick's story for CBC's "The Doc Project" on the "Chazzer's Deli" episode of Wiretap (Website)

Austin Evans joins me this week to share stories about his amazing (nearly) 10 year journey on YouTube! Just like great podcast creators, YouTube is a venue for creatives to compose a story, inform their audience and provide endless entertainment to the masses.  And very few do it as well as Austin Evans!  If you are into technology, Austin Evans is 'required viewing' on YouTube! Check him out! You'll be thankful you did! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you are considering starting your own podcast or looking for a great new home for your existing show, check out this week's show sponsor, Podbean!  Go to www.podbean.com/TPD for your first month for FREE! Links Austin Evans (Twitter) (YouTube) Intro Special Guest: Jonathan Goldstein (Submit a story for 'Heavyweight')

Harry Marks is my guest this week!  We talk writing, publishing books, launching a podcast, booking guests, prep work, interviewing style and more! Harry dives deep into writing, authors and the stories behind them both with COVERED and if you have any interest in those or just a great interview show, you should check out his show! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you are considering starting your own podcast or looking for a great new home for your existing show, check out this week's show sponsor, Podbean!  Go to www.podbean.com/TPD for your first month for FREE! Links Harry Marks (Twitter) COVERED (Twitter) (Website) (Patreon)

So, as many of you know I've had the website www.thepodcastdigest.info as the main page for TPD since launch.  The reason for this, in case you were wondering, was two fold.  Basically, I set things up wrong initially AND I wasn't very pleased with Libsyn's previous offering of a website for the the show.  So I set up shop over on Blogger with the .INFO site.  But I never really loved it.. and said it on many shows... But today, Libsyn launched their new "podcast pages" with a complete redesign.  And it looks a LOT better than the previous incarnation and really looks great on mobile.  So, I'm going to try it out!  I'll still maintain and publish to the .INFO for now (for anyone who has that bookmarked and it still is on my business cards for the show), but for now, I'll be updating all of my info with www.thepodcastdigest.com as the main site for the show.   I'd love to hear your thoughts.  I can't change too much on the site, but if you like or don't like something, I'd love to hear it! (check out the 'About' page, too.. I've really put a bunch of info over there!)

Steve Blizin, host and producer of the Drift and Ramble Podcast is my guest this week! An independent podcast with astonishingly high production values, Steve and his wife Cheryl, bring the tales of the Old West to life every other Sunday! We are talking a heavily researched, professionally narrated, voice acted and musically backed story telling production here!  It's a fairly new show and a complete passion project of the Blizin's that I truly believe is heading for a very bright future! We talk about how this all came together! Subscribe to Drift and Ramble now! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you are considering starting your own podcast or looking for a great new home for your existing show, check out this week's show sponsor, Podbean!  Go to www.podbean.com/TPD for your first month for FREE! Links Drift and Ramble (Website) (Twitter) (Facebook) (Patreon) Steve Blizin (Twitter) 

John Moe is an actor, comedian, writer, musician, radio personality and podcast host and this week he's my guest!  We talk about his current show "The Hilarious World of Depression".  An extremely eye-opening listen that will shed light on a disease that, while affecting millions, still is shrouded in mystery and misconception. Through his amazing interviews with comedians, John sheds a light on a pain that many endure on a daily basis. Listen to this show and you will learn something. I know I did!  If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you are considering starting a podcast or looking for a new host for your existing show, make sure to check out this week's show sponsor - Podbean! Go to www.podbean.com/TPD to get your first month for FREE! Links John Moe (Twitter) The Hilarious World of Depression (Website) (Twitter) Make it O.K. from HealthPartners (Website)  

Time to tell you about more great shows! This time my co-host is Michelle von Hirschberg, one-fourth of the excellent "Couple Things Podcast"!  As her CTP co-hosts have done before her, Michelle joins me for a great discussion on starting up a podcast on a shoestring budget, and then we each tell you about two great shows each!  Some awesome listening awaits if you haven't heard of these shows!  And don't forget to check out Michelle and Couple Things Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you are considering starting your own show or looking for a new hosting provider for your existing show, check out this week's show sponsor - Podbean! Go to www.podbean.com/tpd to learn more and get your first month for FREE! Links Michelle von Hirschberg (Twitter) (Couple Things Podcast - Website, Twitter) Discussion Topic: "All You Need for a Minimum Viable Podcast" - Forbes "A Podcast Studio for Under $100" - Six Colors Show Recommendations: From Michelle: The Modern Mann w/Olly Mann (Website) (Twitter) The Naked Scientists (Website) (Twitter) From Dan: How to Be Amazing w/Michael Ian Black (Website) (Twitter) Hilarious World of Depression (Website) (Twitter)

Dan Benjamin, founder of 5by5 and Fireside.fm, is my guest this week!  Dan is a absolute giant in the world of podcasting from host, to guest, to founder of a large network, running an advertising group and now a brand new hosting provider, Dan has so many stories and insights to share from his vast experience! This was true thrill for me to sit down with one of the first personalities in podcasting that I'd truly consider my self a 'fan' of! Tell a friend about this one! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! If you are thinking of staring your own podcast or looking for a new hosting home for your existing show, make sure you check out Podbean! Go to www.podbean.com/tpd and you'll get your first month for FREE! Links Dan Benjamin (Website) (Twitter) 5by5 (Website) (Twitter) Archer Avenue (Website)  Fireside.fm (Website) (Twitter)  

Sam Sabin from Good Grief is my guest this week!  We dive deep into the really personal story of her awesome show!  We go over how she got into audio, the premise of the show, involving family in a documentary podcast, and a very unusual personal connection that Sam and I share!  Seriously!  An amazing show, just getting started, that I can't recommend that you subscribe and check out immediately! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you are thinking of starting your own podcast or looking for a new hosting provider for your existing show, consider this week's show sponsor - Podbean!  Visit www.podbean.com/tpd to learn more and get your first month for free! Links Sam Sabin (Twitter) Good Grief (Website) (Twitter) (Facebook)  

Lindsay Graham and Keith Reynolds, co-founders of Spoke Media and the driving force behind "Terms" are my guests this week!  We talk a little bit about building a full service audio studio, the origin story of "Terms", partnering with Wondery, listener feedback and the oh-so-crazy parallels to reality that their show explores! "Terms" is truly a show you have to hear to believe, trust me, your mind will be blown!  If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon!  And if you are thinking of starting a podcast or looking for a new hosting service for your existing show, check out this week's show sponsor - Podbean! Go to www.podbean.com/tpd to learn more and get your first month for FREE! Links Terms (Website) (Twitter) Spoke Media (Website) (Twitter) Wondery (Website) (Twitter)  

Ilana Levine, accomplished actress of stage and screen, is my guest this week to talk about her phenomenal podcast "Little Known Facts". Ilana sits down every episode with a new guest, focusing on actors (for now!) and holds a conversation with them unlike you've likely ever heard before! A stellar guest list, a completely engaging interview style, and a passion for the medium that shines through, you'll definitely want to add Little Known Facts to your subscription list today!!! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon!  And my thanks to Podbean for sponsoring this week's show! If you are interested in starting your own show, check out www.podbean.com/tpd for your first month of hosting for FREE! Links Ilana Levine (Twitter) Little Known Facts  (Website) (Facebook) (Instagram)

Davy Rothbart, host of FOUND podcast (and oh so much more!) is my guest this week! We talk about the origins of FOUND, the magazine, the musical and of course, the first season of the podcast! Davy is a very interesting creative mega-force who has done so much in the world of creative story telling no matter the medium! We talk joining forces with Wondery, the weekly production calendar and the potential future! It's an amazing chat and I've thrilled to bring this conversation to you for the first episode of TPD for 2017! If you did enjoy the show, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! If you are considering starting your own podcast or looking for a new home for your existing show, check out Podbean!  If you go to www.podbean.com/tpd you'll learn all the details and get your first month free! Links Davy Rothbart (Twitter) FOUND (Podcast Twitter) (Podcast Website) (Magazine Website) (Magazine Twitter) (Musical Website) (Musical Twitter) Davy's Book, "My Heart is an Idiot" (Website) "Medora": Davy's most recent documentary (Website)

Wendy Zukerman from the mega-hit podcast, Science Vs. from Gimlet Media, is my guest! We talk about the origin of show, the phenomenal reaction it had, the surprise offer from Gimlet, moving to the U.S. and so, so much more!  It's an amazing tale about launching into podcast popularity and how Wendy handled this huge transition! Wendy has got to be one of the coolest people in this space and it comes through in this wonderful conversation!  Share this episode with a friend if you loved this conversation! If you did enjoy this show, consider supporting TPD on Patreon! Thank you to this week's show sponsor - Podbean!  If you are considering starting a podcast, or looking for new hosting for your current show, go to www.podbean.com/tpd for more info!  And before the end of 2016, Podbean is offering 30% off annual hosting plans! (From 1/1/17, this special url will get your first month free!) Links Wendy Zukerman (Twitter) Science Vs. (Website) (Twitter) (Facebook) Wendy's spot on Channel 10 segment about Google (YouTube)  

Paula Allen, host of Tell Me Stories is my guest this week!  We go through the history of the show, what motivates Paula to collect these stories, the different type of guests she's featured and the latest (and perhaps most exciting!) chapter of her show!  Paula has a super engaging interview style with her guests and we get into that, too!  Check out Tell Me Stories for something completely different and awesome! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And a big thanks to this week's show sponsor, Podbean!  If you are considering starting a podcast or looking for a new home for yours, check out www.podbean.com/tpd. For the rest of 2016, they are offering 30% off their annual hosting plans and this special url will be good for your first month FREE after 1/1/2017! Links Paula Allen / Tell Me Stories (Twitter) Tell Me Stories (Website)

Dallas Taylor, host of the brand new show "Twenty Thousand Hertz" is my guest this week!  We talk about the origin of the show, the absolutely crazy first few weeks, his company and day job, listener reaction and potential future plans!  Dallas has produced a brand new show that I feel is a must listen and has something for everyone in just the first few shows! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you are a podcaster looking for a new home for your show or if you want to start your very own show, check out Podbean!  Go to www.podbean.com/tpd to get more info! And until the end of 2016, Podbean is offering 30% off all of their annual hosting plans! Links Dallas Taylor (Twitter) Twenty Thousand Hertz (Website) (Twitter) Defacto Sound (Website) (Twitter)

David Ridgen from Someone Knows Something is my guest this week!  We talk about his career as a documentary film maker, starting the podcast with CBC, how Season 1 came together, and the brand new Season 2!  Someone Knows Something is a different kind of 'true crime' podcast, one like you've likely not heard before!  Subscribe now and catch all the new upcoming Season 2 episodes! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! Thank you to Podbean, this week's show sponsor!  If you are interesting in starting a podcast, check out www.podbean.com/tpd for more info! And through the end of 2016, Podbean is offering 30% off their annual fees! Links David Ridgen (Website) Someone Knows Something (Website) (Twitter)  

From "How Is This Movie" (and soon "History in the Moment"), host Dana Buckler makes his triumphant return to TPD!  He hasn't been a guest since Ep. 21 and he was great to catch up with!  We talk the evolution of HITM, feedback he's received in the last 2 years, how the show has grown and even changed, his plans for an exciting new podcast and the world of Youtube!  Dana has a great show and his future plans have me truly excited to listen along!   If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon!  And if you are considering starting your own podcast or looking for a new home for your existing show, check out this week's sponsor - Podbean!  Go to www.podbean.com/tpd to get your first month free! AND... if you are reading this on or before 11/28/16, Podbean is having a Black Friday sale for 50% OFF all annual hosting plans this weekend only! Links How Is This Movie (Website) (Twitter) (Facebook) Dana Buckler (Twitter)  

Amber Hunt and Amanda Rossman, the two investigative journalists from the Cincinnati Enquirer who put together the Accused podcast are my guests this week! Amber, Amanda and I talk about how they selected this amazing story, the process of their investigation, assembling the podcast, the feedback they've received and so much more!  If you are a fan of great investigations, you must subscribe to Accused! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you are considering starting a podcast or looking for a new home for your show, please consider Podbean! If you go to podbean.com/tpd, you'll get your first month FREE! Links Accused (Twitter) (Website) Print Story on Accused (Website)

Daniel David Shapiro is my guest this week!  We talk about his unique and live story telling show, Two Truths and a Lie!  Daniel is doing something a bit different with story telling and it's worth your time to check it out!  We talked about how he got the idea for the show, recruiting story tellers, feedback from all sides, and our shared love for the microphone!   If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon!  And if you are considering starting your own podcast (or looking for a new home for an existing one!), check out Podbean!  And if you visit podbean.com/tpd, you'll get your first month for FREE! Links Daniel David Shapiro (Website) Two Truths and a Lie (Website) (Twitter)

Madeleine Baran, host of In The Dark from APM Reports, is my guest this week!  Madeleine and her team at APM Reports spent over a year investigating and producing a look back at the investigation into a child abduction from the late 80's.  What they found is something you have to hear to believe!  Madeleine and I discuss the field of investigative journalism, the show's origins, how last minute news changed the show, listener feedback and so, so much more! This is great chat about a great show!  Hope you enjoy! If you did enjoy this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! If you're a podcaster looking for new home for your show or a listener and considering starting your own podcast, check out Podbean!  Use podbean.com/tpd for your first month for FREE! Links In The Dark (Website) Madeleine Baran (Twitter) APM Reports (Website) (Twitter)

David Sparks, co-host of Mac Power Users and Free Agents from Relay FM, is my guest this week!  I've been a long time fan of David's work over the years and we jump into his start in podcasting, the launch of Mac Power Users and its history, joining Relay FM, advertising, the launch of Free Agents and so much more!  A great follow in any medium, David Sparks has an immense amount of knowledge to share through all of his many works! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you're looking for a new home for your podcast or thinking about starting one yourself, make sure to check out this week's sponsor - Podbean! And use www.podbean.com/tpd for your first month free!  Links David Sparks (Twitter) (Website) Mac Power Users (Twitter) (Website) Free Agents (Twitter) (Website)

Ben Mendenhall, 1/4 of the excellent Couple Things Podcast, is my co-host for this recommendations episode!  We go over the loooong history of TPD and Couple Things, then jump into our discussion topic: "True Crime Podcasts - educational, entertainment, or something else?" Then we get to telling you all about 4 'must-listen' shows!  Check out the links below! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting the show on Patreon! And if you are a podcaster looking for a new hosting service, or considering starting your own show, if you check out podbean.com/TPD, you'll get your first month for FREE! Links Couple Things Podcast (Website) (Twitter) Ben Mendenhall (Twitter) Dan's interview with PRX (Website) Show Recommendations In The Dark (Website) (Twitter) Accused (Website) Reconcilable Differences (Website) (Twitter) Ivy Envy (Website) (Twitter)

Brad Shaw, host of Crazy Good Turns is my guest!  We dive deep into how two former Home Depot execs came together to create this 'feel good' show bringing much needed attention to individuals and organizations doing important charitable work! We cover all the twists and turns from the show's concept and name to interviews and music choice!  This is a new show that I'm predicting will be exploding in attention very, very soon!  Check it out, you won't be disappointed! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And if you're a podcaster or considering starting your own show, check out this week's sponsor - Podbean!  Get your first month free by going to podbean.com/tpd Links Crazy Good Turns (Website) (Twitter) (Huffington Post Interview)

Julie Shapiro, Executive Producer from Radiotopia, is my guest this week!  We cover Julie's history in audio storytelling and production from her college days to Australia and from Third Coast International Audio Festival to Radiotopia! We cover adding new shows to the network, day to day operations, bringing a large team together, live shows and changes in advertising in the podcast industry.  It's a very interesting and wide ranging conversation that I think you'll love! If you enjoyed this conversation, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! And don't forget if you want great hosting for your podcast, check out the show sponsor - Podbean - Get your first month free by going to podbean.com/tpd Links Julie Shapiro (Twitter) Radiotopia (Website) (Twitter) Third Coast International Audio Festival (Website) Julia's article for Transom on Radio Art / Sound Art (Website) Criminal Live Tour (Website)  

Glynn Washington, host of Snap Judgment, is my guest this week!  We cover the beginnings of Glynn's career in audio, his friendship with Al Letson of Reveal, the origin story of Snap, the original producer team, featuring other shows and so, so much more!  Snap Judgment regularly provides some of the most entertaining and thought-provoking stories out there, and will always be a must-listen show for me! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon!  And don't forget to check this week's sponsor, Podbean!  Go to podbean.com/TPD for your first month free! Links Glynn Washington (Twitter)  Snap Judgment (Twitter) (Website)  

Dave Lee from International Podcast Day, Waves of Tech and Modern Life Podcast Network is my guest this week!  We cover Dave's roots in audio, podcasting with family, his evolution as a podcaster and of course, International Podcast Day (IPD)!  IPD is coming up soon - September 30th! We discuss the goals of IPD, it's growth as it hits its 3rd year in 2016 and spreading the word of podcasting!  Dave is a great guy, awesome podcaster and has (along with his father) done amazing things for the all podcasters - both big and small! #PodcastDay If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! Links: Dave Lee (Twitter) Waves of Tech (Twitter) Modern Life Podcast Network (Website) International Podcast Day (Twitter) (Website)

Danny Pena, host and founder of Gamertag Radio and 2015 Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame inductee is my guest for this blockbuster episode! Danny has had a truly amazing ride in the podcasting world, even starting before podcasts existed! Learn about the very early days, the evolution of Gamertag Radio, the intense focus on community, and Danny's induction into the Hall of Fame!  And that just scratches the surface!  One of the most interesting podcasters I've ever talked to, Danny Pena and Gamertag Radio are completely worth your time, even if you just have a passing interesting in gaming!  If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon!  Danny Pena (Twitter) Gamertag Radio (Twitter) (Website) Danny's Keynote address at Podfest 2016 (YouTube)

Hernan Lopez, Founder and CEO of Wondery, is my guest this week!  Hernan, with a vast amount of experience and success in television jumped into the podcast world earlier this year and the early results look very promising!  From original content to partner shows, Wondery is developing a solid stable and very entertaining shows! Hernan also shares his point of view on the evolution of advertising in the podcasting world and some of the things that Wondery are developing on both the content and business side to become a successful podcast network! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! Links: Hernan Lopez: (Twitter) Wondery: (Website) (Twitter) Hernan's interview with Harry Duran on "Podcast Junkies" (Website)              

Veronica Volk, reporter from WXXI in Rochester, NY is my guest and we talk about the podcast she co-hosted (with Gary Craig from the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) called "Finding Tammy Jo".  This story is an amazing one about a young victim of murder in western New York and the search for her identity and killer. Told across 8 episodes, "Finding Tammy Jo" tells the tale of who this young woman was and the search to learn what happened to her back in 1979. Veronica tells us her story about joining WXXI, the origin story of the podcast, working with Gary, interviewing these guests and the local communities reaction to this amazing show they have created! It's a quick, but required listen, in my opinion! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! Links Veronica Volk (Twitter) Gary Craig (Twitter) Finding Tammy Jo (Website) WXXI (Website) (Twitter) Rochester Democrat and Chronicle (Website) (Twitter)

Mignon Fogarty from Grammar Girl is my guest this week and we talked about a few of the amazing experiences she's had on her podcasting journey! Mignon discusses the early days of Grammar Girl, the launch of Quick and Dirty Tips, the phenomenal growth of both and what it was like to be a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show! Mignon is someone I truly look up to in podcasting and her success story is one for the ages! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! Links Mignon Fogarty (Twitter) Quick and Dirty Tips (Website) Mignon's TEDx talk (YouTube) Mignon's Books (Amazon)

Andy Holloway and Mike Wright, 2/3rds of The Fantasy Footballers are my guest this week! We talk about their amazing ride in the world of podcasting and fantasy football from how it got started, the growth of their website, expanding the show to video, winning multiple awards and so, so much more!  The are great guys who are truly made their passion into their jobs and it comes through in everything they do!  If you're into sports at all, I can't recommend it more! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! Links The Fantasy Footballers (Website) (Twitter) (YouTube)

Quinn Rose from Aspiring Robot and Solidly Mediocre is my co-host for a recommendations episode!  I talk to Quinn about her recent YouTube success as a Relay FM super fan, her podcast and goals for the future!  For our discussion topic, we talk the intersection of YouTube and podcasting, the value of each, and what Quinn's feelings are on each.  And on to our show recommendations! We give you a total of four great shows to check out!  If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! Links Quinn Rose (Website) (Twitter) (YouTube) Quinn's Relay FM Alphabet Video (YouTube) Solidly Mediocre (Website) Show Recommendations  Someone Knows Something (Website) (Twitter) Hello Internet (Website) (Twitter) Code Switch (Website) (Twitter) Call Your Girlfriend (Website) (Twitter) 

Ben Brock Johnson (host) and Clare Toeniskoetter (producer) from Code Breaker (from Marketplace and Tech Insider) join me to talk about how this super unique show was born and put together over its first season! They talk about finding the stories, creating the codes, selling their colleagues on their different approach to listener engagement and releasing the show "Netflix-style"! Ben and Clare also give us some hints about the upcoming season! You haven't heard something like Code Breaker, I promise, and I fully recommend it to everyone! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! Links Ben Brock Johnson (Twitter) Clare Toeniskoetter (Twitter) Code Breaker (Website, Marketplace Tech Twitter) Marketplace (Website) Tech Insider (Website)

Yasmine Evjen joins me for Ep. 101, one-third of "Material" from Relay FM. Yasmine and I talked about her awesome story of being plucked from the Google I/O attendee floor to join the roster of the only Android-centric show on Relay! It's a great origin story!  Yasmine talks about her journey in podcasting, getting to know her co-hosts, the evolution of "Material", diversity in podcasting and so, so much more!  What a great conversation with a wonderful podcaster! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! Links Yasmine Evjen (Twitter) (Website) Material (Twitter) (Website) Yasmine RT'd by the First Lady (Twitter) App Camp for Girls (Website)

I can't believe this... 100 Episodes. First off, if you're reading this, THANK YOU SO MUCH! I decided to make this episode a 'retrospective' of sorts looking back at some of my favorite episodes and interviews and big landmark events for the show!  After that, I then went into what my experience was in Chicago for Podcast Movement 2016!  The sessions, the speakers, my days and nights and 5 interviews from the conference floor with some of the great people I met while there! If you enjoyed this episode, please considering supporting TPD on Patreon! Links (Guest Interviews) Adela Mizrichi of Podcast Brunch Club (Twitter) (Website) Dave Lee of International Podcast Day / Waves of Tech (Twitter) (Website) Paula Allen of Tell Me Stories w/Paula Allen (Twitter) (Website) Jason Parsons "The Angry Ginger" of 7 Days a Geek / Podcasting 101 (Twitter) (Website) Elle Martinez from Couple Money Podcast (Twitter) (Website)  

The producers of the excellent CBC podcast "Love Me", Mira Burt-Wintonick and Cristal Duhaime joined me to talk about the origin of their careers in radio production and how "Love Me" began! How they found guests, interweave fiction and documentary, finding  the host for the show and prospects for the future are all covered and more!  Cannot recommend this podcast more! If you enjoyed this episode, please considering supporting TPD on Patreon. Links Love Me (Website) Mira's article on The Doc Project for CBC  Mira Burt-Wintonick (Twitter) Cristal Duhaime (Twitter)  

Matt Gourley from I Was There Too, Superego, Pistol Shrimps Radio and more joined me this week to talk his awesome collection of shows, how they began and are put together! And I asked him a really strange question from his Wikipedia page that you'll have to hear to believe!  I Was There Too is one of my all time favorite shows and I can't recommend it to you enough!  If you enjoyed the show, please consider supporting it on Patreon!  Links Matt Gourley (Twitter) (Wikipedia) I Was There Too (Website)  Pistol Shrimps Radio (Website) Superego (Website) James Bonding (Website)

Nick Quah from Hot Pod joins me to talk about how he created a newsletter that has become "required reading" by anyone in or around the podcasting industry. Nick describes his process each week, feedback as the service has grown, his own editorial voice and so much more!  What a great conversation!  Go and subscribe to Hot Pod now! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon!  Links: Hot Pod (Website) (Nieman Lab)  Nick Quah (Twitter)

Jason Weiser, host and producer of Myths and Legends, joins me to talk about the origin of the show, its growth, and the production process. We talk about Jason's script writing, artwork and the amazing place he started recording the show! Myths and Legends is an absolutely phenomenal show and the story behind it is too! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon!  Links Myths and Legends (Website) (Twitter)

Sophie Harper, host and producer of Not By Accident is my guest this week! We take a behind the scenes look at her wonderful audio documentary podcast, how many years she has been working on it, how she has put together all of her audio, her goals for the show and what the reception has been like.  Not By Accident is an eye-opening, ultra personal look into a journey that will have an appeal to many different people and I encourage you to go back to Episode 1 and catch up now! Links Not by Accident (Website) (Twitter)    

Agent Palmer, podcast super fan and producer, geek blogger, and all around awesome guy joins me to talk about his work with various independent shows, his writing for his site, the site's design and of course, to recommend great shows!   For the discussion topic, Palmer and I tackle the important role of social media and podcasting. Then we present two awesome shows each we think all of you will love! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon!  Links Agent Palmer (Website) (Twitter)   Beautiful Anonymous (Website) (Twitter) West Wing Weekly (Website) (Twitter) Myths and Legends (Website) (Twitter) The Internet History Podcast (Website) (Twitter)

Rob Walch, VP of Podcaster Relations for Libsyn is my guest this week!  We talk about his role at Libsyn, his experiencing launching Podcast 411, the huge growth of his current show Today in iOS, and the future of podcasting in general!  Rob and I also jump in the importance of attending podcasting conferences and meet ups, building a community and of course, Apple!  And I get a chance to thank Rob directly for maybe the most important tool for me when launching TPD! If you liked this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! A big thank you to recent Supporter: Elle Martinez from Couple Money Podcast Links Rob Walch (Twitter) Lisbyn (Website) (The Feed podcast) Today in iOS (Website) Podcast 411 (Website) Podcast 101 (Ibooks)  

Amy Westervelt and Julia Ritchey from Range are my guest this week!  We get into their first season, how they determine topics to cover, and the injection of personality into every episode of their show!  Range is about the American West, but the stories will appeal to everyone!  Amy and Julia are great hosts and an excellent interview!  I truly had a blast talking with them! If you enjoyed this episode, and want 'behind the scenes' updates on TPD, please support the show on Patreon. Links Range (Website) (Twitter) (Instagram) Amy Westervelt (Twitter) Julia Ritchey (Twitter)

Technology journalist Jim Dalrymple is my guest this week! Jim discusses his early career at MacCentral and MacWorld as well as his podcasts like Amplified and The Dalrymple Report.  We touch on advertising, co-hosts, WWDC and of course, Heineken! Jim's podcasts and writing are some of the best out there and it was great to talk to him about all of it!  If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! Links Jim Dalrymple (Twitter) The Loop (Website) (Twitter) The Dalrymple Report (Website) Amplified (Website)

Bill Barol from HOME: Stories from L.A. is my guest this week! Bill tells the story of his previous career from print to television and to his current project with HOME! Now a part of the Boing Boing podcast network, HOME is a show we can all relate to, regardless of where or what you call Home! Bill is just getting started and this is a show you should subscribe to now to see what great things are coming next! If you like this show, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! Thank you to Dave Jackson (Twitter) (School of Podcasting) for supporting TPD!  Links Bill Barol (Twitter) (Website) Home: Stories from L.A. (Twitter) (Website)

Jonathan Mitchell from The Truth joins me to talk about his history in music, audio production and story telling!  Hear how Jonathan's experience came together to create one of the most uniquely crafted, expertly produced and completely enthralling productions of the Radiotopia family of shows!  Jonathan and I also dig into what might be my very favorite episode of any show! If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! Links The Truth (Website) (Twitter) Songonauts (Website) (Twitter) Radiotopia (Website) (Twitter) Jonathan's articles of Transom.org (Using Music) (Modern Radio Dramas)

Dan Franks, one of the co-founders of Podcast Movement is my guest this week!  We talk about the 'origin story' of the biggest, national podcaster convention in the U.S.! I ask Dan about how putting together the first year was, and the evolution of the conference over the last 3 years! Since the recording of this episode, I've finalized my plans to attend PM16 this year and hope that everyone considers joining me! If you enjoyed this episode, please considering supporting TPD on Patreon!  Links Dan Franks (Website) (Twitter) Podcast Movement (Website) (Twitter) Midroll Media (Website) (Twitter) Men Without Tomahawks (Website) (Twitter)

Jonathan Mann has written, recorded and released a new song to the Internet everyday since January 1, 2009!  Jonathan's work as been featured on CNN, MSNBC, The Huffington Post, Time and more! And now he joins me on TPD! We talk about the origins of Song A Day before launching into an exciting new podcast series Jonathan has co-created with Jonathan Mitchell and the team from The Truth. The first episode is out now, and Jonathan and I talk about the how this idea got started, the production process and how this is a different experience than Song A Day.  Make sure you check out all of Jonathan's work at the links below. If you loved this episode, please considering supporting TPD on Patreon. Links Jonathan Mann (Website) (Twitter) Jonathan's 2014 XOXO Talk (YouTube) Song A Day Navigator (Website) Songonauts (Website) (Twitter) The Truth (Website) (Twitter) Jonathan's other podcasts (Always Making, The Manns) Support Jonathan on Patreon!  

Jakob Lewis from Neighbors and The Heard joins me to talk about his podcasting journey! From cabinet making to storytelling workshops to public radio, Jakob gives us a great 'behind the scenes' look at how he has taken his idea for a show to a member of Nashville Public Radio and a founding member of the audio collective, The Heard.  Neighbors is an excellent show, and it comes with my highest recommendation! If you liked this episode, please consider supporting me on Patreon! Links Neighbors (Website) (Twitter) The Heard (Website) (Twitter) Nashville Public Radio - WPLN (Website) (Twitter)

Ray Loflin from Couple Things Podcast joined me this week for a long overdue podcast recommendations episode!  Ray and I tell you about two of our favorite shows each that you should be listening to!  But first, during our discussion topic, we dive into the world of NPR and podcasting and how we feel iTunes could handle both types of shows better!  If you like the show, please consider supporting TPD on Patreon! Links Ray Loflin (Twitter) Couple Things Podcast (Twitter) (Website) NPR Ombudsmen, Elizabeth Jensen, writes about NPR and podcast promotion (Website) Recommendations The Memory Palace (Website) (Twitter) Skepticrat (Website) (Twitter) I Was There Too (Website) (Twitter)  Matt Gourley (Twitter) Story and Star Wars (Website)   Alastair Stephes (Twitter)      

Scott Holden from Thatman on Fatman joined me this week to talk about how he became a Kevin Smith super fan, got into podcasting, what it was like to interview Kevin and how he's taking this all to the next level with the filming and production of his first ever documentary - on podcasting! Scott is a blast to talk to and inspiration for all independent podcasters looking to follow their dreams!  Seriously, you're going to love this conversation! (especially if you love Kevin Smith, Clerks or Mallrats!) Also, thanks to the recent $5+/month Patreon supporters! Ray Lofflin from Couple Things Podcast (Twitter, Website), and Jules Wang from Pocketnow Weekly (Twitter, Website)! If you want to support TPD - click here!   Episode Links Scott Holden (Facebook) Thatman on Fatman (Twitter) (Facebook) (Website) (Instagram) (YouTube)  

The Kitchen Sisters (Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva) joined me this week to talk about their amazing careers in radio and podcasting! Davia and Nikki tell me about how it all started, how things have changed and some great 'behind-the-scenes' stories about what it takes to put together some of the amazing stories and series that they have produced!  An eye-opening discussion that you're sure to enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting TPD on Patreon! Links The Kitchen Sisters (Website) (Twitter) Fugitive Waves (Website)  Radiotopia (Website) (Twitter)  

Whit Missildine is the host and creator of This is Actually Happening, a show that I promise you will truly blow your mind! Whit talks about his road to creating his show, his work in documentary filmmaking, his production process, working with Snap Judgment and some of his experiences in interviewing these astonishing guests! This is Actually Happening is a show that I have quickly fallen in love with and I cannot recommend enough! If you enjoy TPD, please consider becoming a patron! (Patreon) Links This is Actually Happening / Permatemp (Twitter) (Website)

Al Letson from Reveal and The Center for Investigative Reporting joins me this week to talk about his amazing experiences in public radio, podcasting and storytelling. Al talks about everything from his days as a flight attendant to slam poetry to State of the ReUnion, working with The Moth, his own show "Errthang", his career in theatre and of course, Reveal! We covered a lot of ground in a short amount of time!  Enjoy and share with a friend! Support TPD on Patreon! Links: Al Letson (Twitter) (Facebook) State of the ReUnion (Twitter) (Facebook) (Al's 'goodbye post') Errthang (Twitter) (Facebook) Al's manifesto on Transom.org Al's story on The Moth, "Love Song for Malawi"

Support The Podcast Digest on Patreon!   After 80 episodes, the host of my very first podcast recommendation, The Cell Phone Junkie joins me this week on TPD! Mickey Papillon is the creator and host of the show, running now for over 500 weekly episodes! Combined with other shows, Mickey has hosted more than 650 shows!  Wow!  We talk about the world of technology, the origins of TCPJ, working with his co-host Joey, and what the feedback from listeners has been like. This one gets a little nerdy and I loved it!  Links The Cell Phone Junkie (Website) (Twitter) Mickey Papillon (Twitter)

Hillary Frank from The Longest Shortest Time joined me to talk about her road in public radio and podcasting.  From This American Life to WNYC to Earworlf, Hillary Frank is one of the accomplished public radio and podcast producers around today! She tells me about how she got started, the truly amazing and important effect The Longest Shortest Time has had on her audience, and what it has been like to be a part of Earwolf!  If you are a mother, father or a child inn a family (basically, everyone!), you should subscribe to The Longest Shortest Time! It will quickly become on of your 'must listens'. Links Hillary Frank (Website) The Longest Shortest Time (Twitter) (Facebook) Read about the show's origin (Website) Earwolf (Twitter) (Website)        

Andy Ihnatko from Chicago Sun Times joined me to talk about all of the amazing shows he's a part of - The Ihnatko Almanac, MacBreak Weekly, Material and The Incomparable. Andy shares the stories of how he got started with writing, how he approaches The Ihnatko Almanac, prepping for video on MacBreak Weekly, what he learned from his public switch of mobile platforms, and the launch of Material. And that's just to name a few topics we covered in this excellent conversation! If you enjoyed the show, please consider leaving a review right here. Links Andy Ihnatko (Twitter) (Website) The Ihnatko Almanac (Website) MacBreak Weekly (Twitter) (Website) Material (Twitter) (Website) The Incomparable (Twitter) (Website)  

Roman Mars from 99% Invisible and Radiotopia joined me this week to talk about his start in radio, his love for design, and growing 99% Invisible from a show made out of his closet to one of the biggest podcasts in the world! Roman is the founder of Radiotopia, one of the most influential podcast collectives around and tells me about growing the show, selecting new ones and what is likes working with the great hosts he has assembled! Enjoy! Roman Mars (Twitter) (Website) 99% Invisible (Website) Radiotopia (Twitter) (Website) Roman's TED Talk about flag design (YouTube) Roman's talk at Google (YouTube)  

John Siracusa, co-host of ATP, Reconcilable Differences and frequent member of several The Incomparable Network shows joined me this week to talk about his start in podcasting, how it differs from writing, tackling controversial topics, the evolution and impact of ATP, and of course, his thoughts on some Apple topics!   John Siracusa (Twitter) (Website) ATP (Twitter) (Website) Reconcilable Differences (Twitter) (Website) The Incomparable (Twitter) (Website)  

Russell Ivanovic, co-founder of Shifty Jelly (developer of my favorite podcast app, PocketCasts) and co-host of Material (from Relay FM) joined me to talk about his involvement in the podcasting world!  From developing one of the best podcast apps on all platforms to co-hosting the only Google-centric show on the excellent Relay FM, Russell shares the origin story of all his shows and how PocketCasts is ever evolving! It was a thrill to talk to Russell and if you're a fan of tech like me, I think you'll really enjoy this interview! Russell Ivanovic (Twitter) PocketCasts (Website) (Twitter) Material (Website) (Twitter) Topical (Website) (Twitter) 

Brett Gajda and Nick Jaworski, co-hosts and producers of Where There's Smoke, joined me this week to talk all about how this unique show came together!  Seriously, it's one of the best origin stories you'll ever hear! We talk about the production process, their feedback from listeners, audio editing and so much more!  I can't recommend this show enough to all of you!  Checkout the links below! Where There's Smoke (Website) (Twitter) (Patreon) Brett Gajda (Twitter) Nick Jaworski (Twitter)  

Allison Behringer from The Intern and Betaworks is my guest this week and she talks about her intriguing road to podcast host, teaching abroad, what it's like carrying a recorder everywhere and the reception to her new show!  Allison tells some great stories and this is definitely a show you should be jumping on now! Enjoy! Allison Behringer (Twitter) The Intern (Twitter) (Website) BetaWorks (Twitter) (Website)   Follow TPD on Twitter for all the latest news and announcements: TPD  

For the first time in just about a full year, I'm back with a solo episode!  This week I review 2015 as the first full year of TPD, give you some behind the scenes stories about how it all comes together and then tie it all up with the first ever TPD Awards! Happy Holidays!

Rico Gagliano and Brendan Francis Newnam from Dinner Party Download joined me this week to go behind the scenes of the most entertaining shows around! "The arts and leisure of section of public radio", DPD brings excellent guest interviews, drink recipes, one liner jokes, etiquette tips and so, so much more! Beginning as a podcast and now also broadcast as a radio show on over 120 public radio stations, Rico and Brendan talk to me how it all started and where it's all going!   Links: Dinner Party Download (Website) (Twitter) Rico Gagliano (Twitter) Brendan Francis Newnam (Twitter) Dinner Party Download LIVE, 1/28/16 in L.A. (Website) Want more DPD? Listen to Ep. 300 when they talk about the history of the show: Ep. 300 A day in the life of making DPD? Read more here.  

Dave Maier is a prolific independent podcaster. In about a year and a half, he has been a part of no less than 5 shows, and recently launched his own creative storytelling show, Chronicles Unwritten.  It's been almost a year since Dave's first appearance on TPD, so we get back together to discuss all that has happened with him, his shows and what the experience has been like.  It's a great chat when one of my favorite guests!  Enjoy! Links Dave Maier (Twitter) Chronicles Unwritten (Twitter) Podcast without Borders (Twitter) Diamond Minds (Twitter) Aaron Corbett (Twitter) Paul Maier (Twitter)

The Real Brian from Profitcast joined me this week!  Profitcast is one of my favorite "podcasts about podcasting". There are many of these shows out there, but I think Profitcast is unique for a bunch of reasons!  I recommended Brian's show way back on Episode 4 of TPD, and now he's here to talk about it himself!  Brian is a great guy with tons to share on his background in podcasting and radio!  And get the "real" story behind why he goes by "The Real Brian"! Enjoy! Links Brian (Twitter) Profitcast (Twitter) (Website) Audiobook.com (Twitter) (Website) Arrow Squad (Twitter) (Website) Podcaster's Paradise (Website)  

Mocean Melvin and Minnie Goode from The Mo Show Podcast joined me this week to talk about their amazing show, the all star roster of voice over talent that contribute to each episode, their background and what it it's like to make one of the most underrated shows in all of iTunes! I'm a huge fan of The Mo Show and I really hope each and every one of you take a minute to check out the links below to support these awesome folks! Links The Mo Show Podcast (Website) (Twitter) (Instagram) Mocean Melvin (Twitter) (Website) Minnie Goode (Twitter) (Website) Unsingle The Series (Twitter) (Website)    

Dana Gerber-Margie from The Audio Signal joined me this week to talk about her excellent weekly news letter, her day job as an audio archivist and, of course, to help recommend 4 great new podcasts for your listening pleasure!  Follow Dana on Twitter and subscribe to her newsletter... then check all of these great shows! Links Dana Gerber White (Twitter) (Instagram) (About) The Audio Signal (Website) (Patreon) Archive Resources (Pop Up Archives) (Digital Public Library of America) (Library of Congress) (Internet Archive) (Levels of Digital Preservation)   Reveal (Website) (Kickstarter) Host: Al Letson (Twitter) Tiny Spark (Website) Host: Amy Costello (Twitter) Question of the Day (Website) Hosts: Stephen Dubner (Twitter) James Altucher (Twitter) History of the World in 100 Objects (Website)    

Yep!  You read that title correctly!  The guest this week is none other than the host of The Podcast Digest, Dan Lizette! Weird, huh?  Well, thanks to Harry Duran, host of Podcast Junkies who conducted an excellent interview, you'll learn so much more about Dan, his background, and some interesting perspectives on all things podcasting! Also, make sure you jump over to Podcast Junkies to hear Dan interview Harry on his show this week, too! (And a big thanks to Harry for this excellent "switcheroo" idea!) Podcast Junkies (Website) (Twitter)

Alex Kapelman is a huge name in podcasting.  He co-hosts/produces Pitch, assists in editing Millennial, and so many other things!  Recently elected to the Board of Directors of Association of Independents in Radio (AIR), Alex and I dive deep on podcasting, money and diversity in the public radio.  If you are a fan of great audio work, you'll enjoy this excellent conversation! Links Alex Kapelman (Website) (Twitter) Pitch (Website) (Twitter) Millennial (Website) (Twitter) Association of Independents in Radio (AIR) (Website) (Twitter)  

Joe Richman, Founder and Executive Producer of Radio Diaries, joined me to talk about his long history in audio journalism, the beginnings of the podcast, and what the production process is like.  We breakdown several episodes and Joe shares some behind the scenes stories about how these episodes came together.   Links Radio Diaries (Twitter) (Website)    

Wailin Wong from The Distance, a production of Basecamp, joined me this week to talk about how this show was born from an idea of a written production to a podcast, having autonomy in episode topics, and how the show has evolved throughout this year.  Go behind the scenes of one of the up and coming podcasts that should be in your subscription list!   Links Wailin Wong (Twitter)  The Distance (Twitter) (Website) Basecamp (Twitter) (Website)

Margie Omero and Kristen Soltis Anderson, veteran pollsters from opposite ends of the political spectrum, joined me to discuss their excellent show, The Pollsters.  From politics to pop culture, Margie and Kristen cover a whole range of issues that matter to all of us, and they do so in an entertaining, educational and engaging way!  If you are into politics or just love numbers and the data driven stories behind what people are thinking, this is the show for you! Links The Pollsters (Website) (Twitter) (Facebook) Margie Omero (Twitter) Kristen Soltis Anderson (Twitter) (The Selfie Vote)    

Casey Liss, co-host of Accidental Tech Podcast and Analog(ue) joined me to talk about the origin story of both of his excellent podcasts, how he deals with some of the worst people on the internet, what the first year of Relay FM has been like, and his thoughts on his writing and website.  I've been a huge fan of both of Casey's shows and Casey himself and I had a blast talking to him!  And of course, I couldn't let him go without a little bit of Apple talk at the end! Enjoy! Links Casey Liss (Twitter) (Liss is More) Accidental Tech Podcast (Twitter) (Website) Analog(ue) (Twitter) (Website)

I'm back with another recommendations episode, this time joined by an excellent co-host, Rob McGinley Myers (Twitter) from Anxious Machine (Website) and The Heard (Website). We open the show with the "Discussion" segment focusing on the future of public radio considering the success of podcasting.  Central to this discussion was a debate from John Sutton and Adam Davidson (Current.Org Article).  It's a really thought provoking read and I'd recommend anyone into podcasting to take a look at their points (and read through some of the comments, too!) Show Recommendations Dinner Party Download (Website) (Twitter) Limetown (Website) (Twitter) The Mo Show (Website) (Twitter) Home: Stories from L.A. (Website) (Twitter)  

My guest this week is the wonderful Tally Abecassis from First Day Back.  A podcast for parents returning to the working world after having kids. A documentary style show that will leave you riveted, but with an appeal to everyone - if you're a parent, a child or you work, this will hit home for you. Tally is between her first and second seasons of her hit show and sat down with me to talk about the experience of making First Day Back, its impact on listeners, and some ideas for the future!  An absolute 'must-subscribe' as far as I'm concerned!   Links First Day Back (Twitter) (Facebook) (Website)    

Erica Heilman from Rumble Strip Vermont joins me to talk about her background, her excellent show, her production process and thoughts on podcast overload!  It's a great conversation and hopefully you'll check out her show and keep it in your subscription list! You won't be disappointed! Links Rumble Strip Vermont (Website) (Twitter) (Facebook)

Megan Tan, host and producer of Millennial joins me to talk about her 'documentary-style' podcast, why she chose to start it, what it's like putting some very personal thoughts out in public, carrying a recorder everywhere and the future of the show! One of my most interesting and honest conversations with a host that I truly feel will make you want to follow Megan in whatever she does! Links Millennial (Website) (Twitter)

Aaron Mahnke from Lore joins me to talk about the journey to beginning Lore, his 5by5 show Home Work, the novels he's written, becoming a full time podcast producer, upcoming live shows, and the amazing listener reception to Lore!  Lore has been a smash hit on the Itunes and Stitcher charts for much of 2015, and Aaron shares his thoughts on the crazy, wonderful ride that has been his prodcast!  A true podcast success story! Links Aaron Mahnke (Twitter) Lore (Website) (Twitter) (Facebook) Home Work (Website) (Twitter) Support Lore! (Patreon)  

Stephen Hackett from Relay FM joins me for the 1 Year Anniversary Episode! Appropriately, Stephen and Relay FM just hit their 1 Year mark as a network as well and Stephen discusses what that first year has been like, leaving his full time job, his excellent site 512pixels.net, new shows and growth, and even a little Apple talk!  Stephen is one of my favorite podcast hosts and it was a tremendous honor to have him join me on this very special episode! Links Stephen Hackett (512pixels.net) (Twitter) Relay FM (Website) (Twitter) TechCrunch feature on Relay FM    

Kyle Appleyard from Sharkdropper Studios joins me this week to talk about the upcoming release of Dopple Ave Hurt Season 2!  Kyle dives into what this season's production process was like, his colleague at Sharkdropper that make this all come together, crowd funding, and the other great shows he and his colleagues have released and planned!   Links Sharkdropper Studios (Website) (Twitter) (Facebook) Support Sharkdropper! (Patreon)

Manoush Zomorodi from Note to Self joined me this week for a great chat about her show, the production process, topic selection, listener feedback and what it's like working at WNYC!  An awesome conversation about an awesome show!   Links Note to Self (Website) (Twitter) Manoush Zomorodi (Website) (Twitter) WNYC (Website) (Twitter)

Molly Mendenhall, 1/4 of Couple Things Podcast (Website, Twitter) joins me a recommendations show!  In our discussion segment we discuss guests: being one, recruiting them, adding them to your show, and in-person vs. Skype.  And then we get to FOUR excellent show recommendations! Links Science Vs. (SoundCloud) Host: Wendy Zukerman (Twitter)   Mystery Show (Website, Twitter) Host: Starlee Kine (Twitter)   The Distance (Website, Twitter) Host: Wailin Wong (Twitter)   First Day Back (Website) Host: Tally Abecassis (Twitter)

Karina Longworth from 'You Must Remember This' joined me to discuss her excellent show, her experience as a writer, her fascination with Holloywood, her production process and the future!  If you are a fan of the entertainment industry, this is a show that you will immediately fall in love with! Links Karina Longworth (Website) (Twitter) You Must Remember This (Website) (Twitter)

Devon Taylor co-founder of thetimbre.com, a website dedicated to podcast reviews, commentary and discovery is my very special guest for my 50th episode!  What a great conversation!  Devon and I talk about the how the site came to be, how they determine their favorite shows each week, how the site has grown, how they choose what they feature and review, what it's like interracting with podcast creators, and so much more! And stick around to the end where Devon and I do what we do best!  Recommend great shows! SIX shows are featured! I couldn't have asked for a more engaging and interesting guest for my 50th show! If you are listening to The Podcast Digest, you need to bookmark and frequently check in with The Timbre! You'll be glad you did! Links The Timbre (Website) (Twitter) (Facebook) Buzzworthy Studios (Website) Show Recommendations Home of the Brave (Website) Analogue (Website) Millennial (Website) Slack Variety Pack (Website) Rumble Strip Vermont (Website) Radio Diaries (Website)  

Rob McGinley Myers from Anxious Machine is my guest this week. Rob talks about his journey to starting the show, how it's evolving over time, his thoughts on the importance of music, and what it's like to be a part of a brand new podcast collective, The Heard.  Rob is doing phenomenal work with Anxious Machine and it absolutely needs to be the next addition to your subscription list! Links Rob McGinley Myers (Twitter) Anxious Machine (Website) (Twitter) (Patreon) The Heard (Website) (Twitter)  

Mike Boudet is the host of the true crime podcast, Sword and Scale.  Recommended to me a few months back by another podcast, Project Archivist (Website), I immediately became completely hooked. With a production value that is through the roof, and stories that will leave you completely shocked, Mike Boudet has produced one of the most original and impactful shows in the podcasting genre.  As of today, Sword and Scale regularly appears in the Itunes Top 200 and has more than 4.2 million downloads!  Take a listen today and see why this show is one that I gurantee that you'll be talking about tomorrow! Links: Sword and Scale (Website) (Twitter) (Facebook)

Jason Parsons (7 Days a Geek, Podcasting 101) and Grant Markham (7 Days a Geek, The Stranger Conversations) have combined forces for many years to create great shows! For this episode they come together again and join me on this mega-episode! We talk about how they met, their podcasting history together and independently, the future for all of their shows and so much more!  What a great conversation! Enjoy! Links Jason Parsons (Twitter) Grant Markham (Twitter) 7 Days a Geek (Twitter) (Website) Podcasting 101 (Twitter) (Website) The Stranger Conversations (Twitter) (Website) (Instagram) Monkey Poo Studios (Website)

Taylor Martin, host of the Untethered Podcast, and creator of MOD joins me to talk about working in Technology, his drive to start his own company, receiving feedback from some of the craziest people on the internet and his future plans for MOD!  In the first ever in person interview on The Podcast Digest, Taylor's story is one that will likely motivate you to follow your dreams! Links Taylor Martin (Twitter) Untethered Podcast (Twitter)(Website) Todoist Blog (Website) MOD at Home (Twitter) MOD in a Box (Twitter)(YouTube) One Word Review (YouTube)  

Brian Koppelman, host of "The Moment" from Slate joined for a great discussion about his excellent podcast! We cover his interview preparation, his favorite episodes, the key "moments" in Brian's career and what it's like to talk to those people you motivate and inspire you! Brian has a long and impressive resume in the music, television and film industries including co-writing movies like Rounders and Ocean's 13 and directing an Emmy-winning 30 for 30 documentary for ESPN.  And that's only the beginning!  What an honor for him to carve out some time for me while working on his new show for Showtime (due out in 2016), called "Billions". Links Brian Koppelman (Twitter) (IMDB) The Moment (Website) Brian's podcast appearance on WTF with Marc Maron (Website) and his appearance on the Art of Manliness podcast (Website) Marc Maron's appearance on "The Moment" (Website)  

Neil and Annaleis from Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks (Twitter, Website) joined me for over an hour of hilarity and inappropriateness! Find out how they met, what starting the show was like, their thoughts on the podcast community and how Annaleis (@wiretechgirl) keeps Neil (@AngelsFreak7) under control in public!  What a blast we had! And...  listen for the very first appearance on ANY podcast of my wife, Sheila! An episode NOT to be missed!

Sean, Roy and Henno from Moving the Needle join me for a great chat about their evolving show, booking guests, their excellent host roster, listener feedback, and the independent podcast community!  Moving the Needle is one of the most dynamic, evolving, interesting and all around entertaining pop culture podcasts I have found to date!  Check them out today and leave them a super nice review! Links Moving the Needle: (Website) (Twitter) (Facebook) Hosts: Sean, Roy @roymac75 and Henno @idahenno  

Molly, Michelle, Ray and Ben from Couple Things Podcast joined me to tell them about launching their show, how they chose the name, what their roles are on their show and what it's like to podcast from a car!  And so much more!  Two couples get together and the results are one of the most entertaining shows you'll hear!  Check out their show at the links below and make sure you subscribe and review them today! Links Couple Things Podcast (Website) (Twitter) (Facebook)

Adam Christianson, host of the MacCast has produced 100’s of episodes and been podcasting for over 10 years! Hear about his start in podcasting, his production process, thoughts on ‘enhanced podcasts, episode release schedules, being a full-time podcaster,  podcast advertising, interacting with his community and even some great talk about Apple! Every fan of Apple, tech and podcasting will love this episode! Links: MacCast: (Website) (Twitter) The IOS Show: (Website) The Mac Show: (Website)

Arrvls, a story-telling podcast has some of the most amazing content you'll hear! In between their first and second season, host and creator Jonathan Hirsch and I sit down to discuss the history of his podcast, the production process, future plans and how his unique signature closing came to be!  It's a great listen from an intriguing host! Links Arrvls (Website) (Twitter) Check out the previous episodes for more great interviews and show recommendations! And read blog entries and see my guest appearance list at thepodcastdigest.info

Dave Nadelberg, co-host of Mortified from Radiotopia, has a tale for you!  Learn about his idea from 13 years ago and how it grew from a one off stage show, to grow to create an international pheonmenon including books, a tv series, a Netflix documentary and eventually the hit podcast, Mortified!  It's a behind the scenes look at one of the most unique, outrageous and entertaining shows you'll find! Links Mortified Website Twitter If you liked this episode or any other, a quick review and rating on Itunes and Stitcher would be greatly appreciated!

Ryan Steiner of "Ryan's Podcast Reviews" (ryansteiner.com)(@tehvin) co-hosts another great recommendations epsiode of The Podcast Digest!  But before telling you about FOUR great shows, we have a very intersting conversation on Diversity in Podcasting.  Make sure to follow Ryan on Twitter and check out his great written reviews of all things podcasts! Shows recommended in this episode: She Does Website Twitter Couple Things Website Twitter Monster Talk Website Lore Website Twitter Aaron Mahnke on Twitter

Scott Willsey, with over a decade of podcasting experience, once had a show exceed 160 episodes called PocketSized Podcast.  But he retired that show last year.  Listen to this wildly intersting conversation into why and what went into that decision. But more importantly, learn what Scott and his co-host, Ronnie Lutes are up to today with their excellent new show - Haberdashery!  Links Scott Willsey (Twitter) (Website) Ronnie Lutes (Twitter) Haberdashery Podcast (Twitter) (Website) And tell a friend!  Share the TPD story with all!

Vanessa Lowe, co-creator of Nocturne, joins me for very intersting conversation about her background, creating a storytelling podcast, how she uses music and art, and what her thoughts are on the differences between the podcasting, public radio and music industries. It's a new show, but one I promise you'll fall in love with immediately, just like I did! Links Vanessa Lowe (Twitter) Nocturne (Website) (Twitter) "Shake It! A Modern Polaroid Love Story" (SoundCloud) Knitwise Media (Website)

Jason Snell, one of the preeminent writers and podcasters in the Technology world, joins me for a wonderful discussion of his podcasting and a couple of the innovative things he is trying, the start up of "Upgrade" on Relay FM, some of the wild editing challenges he faces, and a few behind the scenes stories of covering Apple over the years. Jason also recommends some of his favorite non-technology podcasts that he loves!   Links Jason Snell (Twitter) Six Colors (Website) The Incomparable Network (Website) Relay FM (Home of Upgrade and Clockwise) (Website) Jason's Podcast Recommendations The Bugle (Website) The Flop House (Website) The Audio Guide to Babylon 5 (Website) The Poscast (Website)

Helen Zaltzman from Answer Me This and The Allusionist joined me this week for really interesting conversation about her experience as part of Radiotopia, listener engagement on a podcast running over 300 episodes, what the strangest and scariest qustions she receives, and the state of women in podcasting.  Helen is one the most talented people in the podcasting world and if you've not heard of her before, this episode is required listening! Links: Answer Me This (Website) (Twitter) The Allusionist (Website) (Twitter) Radiotopia (Website) (Twitter) Helen Zaltzman (Website) (Twitter) Olly Mann (Website) (Twitter)   And if you've enjoyed, don't forget to leave a rating on Itunes and Stitcher!

Alex Goldman of Reply All from Gimlet Media joins me today for a great conversation about how Reply All began, his road to the show, highlighting some of the best episodes so far and giving you a peak into what it takes to produce this hit show with his co-host, PJ Vogt. And make sure you listen all the way through! Alex then does a mini-interview with me! Links Reply All (Show Website) (Twitter) Gimlet Media (Website) Alex Goldman (Twitter) PJ Vogt (Twitter) Alex Blumberg (Twitter) If you liked this episode, please leave a review in Itunes or Stitcher!

Michael Fisher from the Pocketnow Weekly podcast joined me this week for a great discussion about producing a weekly mobile tech show!  From the show's inception to transition and from podcasting from hotels and street corners to involving the listening audience, Michael shares the behind the scenes tales from one of the largest tech podcasts in the world! Links Michael Fisher (Twitter) (YouTube - Rapidnadion) Pocketnow (Website) (Twitter) (YouTube) For previous episodes, blog entries, and links to all social media, check out thepodcastdigest.info! 

Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting joins me for discussion all podcasters (or those thinking about podcasting) should hear!  Dave shares some stories of his production process, equipment recommendations, how to balance podcasting with family life, and so much more! Links Dave Jackson on Twitter : @learntopodcast All of Dave's shows: Power of Podcasting Join:  School of Podcasting  Thanks for listening! 

Sara Stewart from 5by5's Getting There joined me for a great discussion on her and Liz Furl's podcast.  We talk about how they select topics, what their listener reaction has been, a name their show used to be called and so much more!  Go subscribe to Getting There, I promise you've never heard anything like it! Links: Getting There (Website) Sara Stewart: (Twitter) (Website) (Tumblr) Liz Furl: (Twitter) (Website) (Blog)   And don't forget to check out all of the goings on at the home for TPD (Website)

Myke Hurley from Relay FM joins me to discuss his newest podcast, Inquisitve, and why it's different than anything you've heard before!  We also discuss many of the other great offering from Relay FM. They are excellent listens and you will love the work that Myke and all of Relay FM are doing!  Go subscribe! Links mentioned in this episode: Relay FM (Website) Inquisitive (Website) If you like this interview, you will like Myke's recent talk he gave at the Apple Store, Covent Garden in London (Itunes) entitled "How I Became an Independent Podcaster"   This week's show also features TPD's new and updated logo!  This excellent work came from Matt Candela from the That'll Play Podcast. Check out his design work at his website.  

I'm back with FOUR show recommendations!  And a discussion on listening speed!  This is also the first time I've had a co-host - Diamond Dave Maier from Cool Story Show and Pod without Borders.  Enjoy! Links The Verge Marco Arment Show Recommendations Breakfast for Dinner Website Twitter Hosts: Dago (Twitter) and Nicole (Twitter) The Listening Party Podcast Website Twitter Hosts: Rod (Twitter) and Denise (Twitter) No Such Thing as a Fish Website Twitter Hosts: Dan (Twitter), James (Twitter), Andrew (Twitter) and Anna (she's not on Twitter!) The Kitchen Counter Website Host: Roger (Twitter)  

I was joined this week by Phoebe Judge, host and co-creator of the spectacular show, Criminal, part of Radiotopia.  Phoebe tells us about the origin of Criminal, the backstory behind some of my favorite episodes and some of the future things you can expect from the show!   Follow TPD on Twitter: @poddigest Like TPD on Facebook: Show Page Email TPD: [email protected] Website home for TPD: The Podcast Digest Links for this epsiode: Criminal: Website (find all episodes here and links to articles mentioned in episode) Criminal: Twitter Host, Phoebe Judge: Twitter Radiotopia: Website Original review of Serial on TPD: TPD Ep. 10 North Carolina Public Radio: Website The Story with Dick Gordon: Website Co-Creator of Criminal, Eric Mennel: Twitter Co-Creator of Criminal, Laruen Spohrer: Twitter      

I sat down with Matt and John of That'll Play for a great chat about their show, how they came to make it, backstories behind some of their best episodes and the future of That'll Play!   Follow TPD on Twitter: @poddigest Like TPD on Facebook: Show Page Email TPD: [email protected] Website home for TPD: The Podcast Digest Links mentioned in this episode: How is This Movie: Original Review (Episode 3) and Interview with Dana (Episode 21) That'll Play: Original Review (Episode 3) That'll Play Website  Broadway World Website The Residuals Website Video Interview with The Residuals YouTube Marc Maron - WTF    

In this episode I was joined by Robert Lamb (@rlamb713) and Kyle Appleyard (@kylewotb) of Shark Dropper Studios (www.sharkdropper.com). They produce several great shows, but we focus on their Fall 2014 release of Dopple Avenue Hurt (Itunes). It's a great radio "film noir" style show that you have to hear to believe!  Hear about how they made it, their plans for the future, how they are involving fans in Season 2, and their altogether amazing efforts with Shark Dropper Studios!   Find more TPD at our site: www.thepodcastdigest.info Follow the show on Twitter: (@poddigest) Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thepodcastdigest Email the show: [email protected] Take 90 seconds and leave a review on Itunes and Stitcher?  Would be geatly appreciated! Dan

I previously recommended The Lapse Storytelling Podcast back on Episode 11 and since then it has remained at the top of my subscription list.  That's why I was thrilled when creator and host, Kyle Gest, agreed to talk with me about his amazing show!  We talk about his crazy, intense production process, the listener response, and what it's like to be featured by Itunes as one of the best shows of 2014!  It's an insight you won't often get into one of the top podcasts out there! Follow The Lapse on Twitter: (@TheLapsePodcast) Check out their website: Website And support Kyle and The Lapse on Patreon: Patreon And, of course, follow The Podcast Digest on Twitter (@poddigest) and check out the show's website for all the previous shows and some exclusive blog entries (TPD) and feedback is always appreciated - [email protected]. And don't forget to rate and review on Itunes and Stitcher! Thanks for listening! Dan

I was joined for this episode by Tim Robertson from the TechFan podcast, OWC Radio, mymac.com and the Stoplight Network!  Tim has been podcasting for 11 years!  He shares tons of great stories about how he started, his craziest feedback from listeners, his role at Other World Computing, some great podcast producing advice and so, so much more! Follow Tim on Twitter - @mymac Checkout the Stoplight Network for all of the shows mentioned - Website OWC Radio - Website Link to the pop filter mentioned: Amazon Please rate and review the show on Itunes and Stitcher!  I'd really appreciate it! Follow the show on Twitter - @poddigest Like the show on Facebook facebook.com/thepodcastdigest Email the show: [email protected] Home for everything: www.thepodcastdigest.info

I had the good fortune to be joined by S. Anthony Thomas, host of the "S. Anthony Says" Podcast!  This is S. Anthony's first podcast interview and he covers the history of the show, his background in stand up comedy and he tells us the backstory behind some of the best and funniest episodes on S. Anthony Says! Find his show here: (Site) Follow him on Twitter: (@santhonysays and @santhonythomas) Make sure to follow TPD on Twitter (@poddigest) or like on Facebook (facebook.com/thepodcastdigest). Check out the show's home on the web - thepodcastdigest.info - for all the previous episodes and some exclusive blog entries! Feedback can be sent to [email protected]  

Dana Buckler, the host of the movie podcast phenomenon, How Is This Movie, joins me this week for an eye-opening and informative conversation! Dana and I talk about how HITM got started, what created this huge love for movies that he has, how he decided how many of his fears to expose on the show, what his exhaustive research and production process is like, why he rarely goes to the theatre anymore and so, so much more! And of course, we recommend another podcast!  Dana recommends the first podcast he ever listened to - We Hate Movies! Site: We Hate Movies Hosts (and Twitter): Andrew (@jupin) Eric (@ericszyszka) Steve (@stephensajdak) Chris (@crabin) Links to Episodes mentioned by Dana: Jaws the Revenge (Link) Boondock Saints 2 (Link) Bad Boys 3 (Link) Please share this episode on your social network of choice!  Also, would you please do me a favor and leave a 5 star review on Stitcher and Itunes?  I'd really appreciate it!  Don't forget to follow the show on Twitter @poddigest, and like on Facebook (facebook.com/thepodcastdigest). Feedback always welcome - [email protected].

In the 20th episode of TPD, I have an phenomenal chat with Shaun from the No, Totally (@nototally) podcast!  We cover a range of topics including how No, Totally came to be, the production process for the show, how to deal with negative Itunes reviews, and the future for this amazing podcast that YOU should be subscribed to!  It's an extremely interesting coversation for podcasts producers AND listeners!  Share this show with anyone interested in podcasting, as it will likely be very eye-opening! And of course, we present you with another podcast show recommendation! Show 1: Video Negative Website: (Video Negative) Follow the hosts on Twitter: @OliverUrwin @DanielSarath @GetANewNameLad Feedback is always welcome on Twitter (@poddigest), via email ([email protected]) or on Facebook (search for The Podcast Digest). And, of course, if you like what you are hearing, a review on Itunes or Stitcher would be very appreciated!

This is a very special epsiode of TPD, featuring the first guests from a podcast! I'm proud to welcome David Maier (@davidmaier7) and Andy Spiteri (@spiteri316) from The Cool Story Show (thecoolstoryshow.com).  (The Cool Story Show also features hosts Alex Gurnett - @gurnetta and Aaron Corbett - @acorbett48) Tell me what you think! Twitter @poddigest Email: [email protected] Facebook - seach for "The Podcast Digest" Available on Itunes, Stitcher and so much more! Ratings and reviews are HUGELY appreciated!

On this special "end of the year" edition of TPD, I review my favorite episodes from the 32 recommended podcasts in 2014!  What do you think?  Did I get it right?  Did I miss something?  Let me know! Email: [email protected] Twitter: @poddigest All the previous episodes are found at thepodcastdigest.info! Thanks for a great year, everyone! Dan Lizette

Thanks for listening!  Follow the show on Twitter @poddigest, and on Facebook! (search for The Podcast Digest!) All info on the show can be found at thepodcastdigest.info or email the show [email protected] Listener Pro Tip: IOS App Recommendations! Show 1 - Seincast Website: (Seincast) Show 2: The Truth Website: (The Truth) Reviews are appreciated, but tell a friend (seriously!) is the best way for folks to learn about the show!

Thanks for listening!  Follow the show on Twitter @poddigest, and on Facebook! (search for The Podcast Digest!) All info on the show can be found at thepodcastdigest.info or email the show [email protected] Listener Pro Tip: Holiday Shopping for Podcast Lovers! Show 1: Hang Up and Listen! Hosts: Stefan Fatsis (@stefanfatsis) , Josh Levin (@josh_levin), Mike Pesca (@pescami) Site: Website Show 2: The Podcast Method Host: Dan Benjamin (@danbenjamin) Site: Website Reviews are appreciated, but tell a friend (seriously!) is the best way for folks to learn about the show!

Thanks for listening!  Follow the show on Twitter @poddigest, and on Facebook! (search for The Podcast Digest!) All info on the show can be found at thepodcastdigest.info or email the show [email protected] Listener Pro Tip: Listening Speed?  Too fast, too slow?  What do you like? Show 1: IOSDocked (Website) Hosts: Joe@apollo4090 Clay @clayrussell Jerry@JNGold Danny @dmtammaro Show 2: Moving the Needle (Website) Hosts: Sean: [email protected] Roy: [email protected] Meg: [email protected] Dave: [email protected] Bayleigh: [email protected]   Reviews are appreciated, but tell a friend (seriously!) is the best way for folks to learn about the show!

Thanks for listening!  Follow the show on Twitter @poddigest, and on Facebook! (search for The Podcast Digest!) All info on the show can be found at thepodcastdigest.info or email the show [email protected] A special episode this week with my brother, Chris Lizette! We talk Black Friday and Audiobooks! * Klipsch Quintet 5 - (Website) * Itunes Gift Card - Paypal Digital Gifts - (Website) * Dune - Audible - (Website) * Dune Mesiah - Audible (Website) If you like this format or would like to hear more conversations, let me know via email and Twitter! 

Thanks for listening!  Follow the show on Twitter @poddigest, and on Facebook! (search for The Podcast Digest!) All info on the show can be found at thepodcastdigest.info or email the show [email protected] Listener Pro Tip: My new Iphone 6 Plus Show 1: Strangers (Website) Host: Lea Thau (@leathau) Genre: Story-telling Show 2: Manager Tools (Website) Michael Auzenne (@mauzenne) and Mark Horstman (@mahorstman) Genre: Business A reminder that next week's show will be a bit different in format! Stay tuned! Love a review - Itunes and Stitcher, please!

Thanks for listening!  Follow the show on Twitter @poddigest, and on Facebook! (search for The Podcast Digest!) All info on the show can be found at thepodcastdigest.info or email the show [email protected] Listener Pro Tip: Finding New Shows Show 1: No, Totally (Website)  Hosts: Brian and Shawn (follow the show @nototally) Show 2: The Dollop (Website) Hosts: Dave Anthony (@daveanthony) and Gareth Reynolds (@reynoldsgareth). Special thanks to Joel (@CleftClips) for recommending this show to me!

Thanks for listening!  Follow the show on Twitter @poddigest, and on Facebook! (search for The Podcast Digest!) All info on the show can be found at thepodcastdigest.info or email the show [email protected] Listener Pro Tip: The Feedback Loop Show 1: The Lapse (Website)  Host: Kyle Gest Show 2: The Ihnatko Almanac (Website) Host: Andy Ihnatko (@ihnatko)

Thanks for listening!  Follow the show on Twitter @poddigest, and on Facebook! (search for The Podcast Digest!) All info on the show can be found at thepodcastdigest.info or email the show [email protected] TPD Pro Tip: Accepting show recommendations Show 1: The Pocketnow Weekly (Website) Hosts: Michael Fisher (@captain2phones) and Stephen Schenck (@stephenschenck) Show 2: Criminal (Website) Host: Phoebe Judge (@phoebevjudge)  

Thanks for listening!  Follow the show on Twitter @poddigest, and on Facebook! (search for The Podcast Digest!) All info on the show can be found at thepodcastdigest.info or email the show [email protected] Listener Pro Tip - What are your thoughts on episode length? Show 1 - Today in IOS - (Website) Host: Rob Walch (@podcast411) Show 2 - The Dana Gould Hour (Website) Host: Dana Gould (@danagould) Don't forget to let me know your thoughts on next week's show and future ideas for TPD!

Thanks for listening!  Follow the show on Twitter @poddigest, and on Facebook! (search for The Podcast Digest!) All info on the show can be found at thepodcastdigest.info or email the show [email protected] Tech Pro Tip - Pebble Smartwatch  Show 1 - The Dew Over (Website) Host: Jamie Dew (@thedewover) Show 2 - Clockwise (Website) Hosts: Jason Snell (@jsnell) and Dan Moren (@dmoren) Find the show on Stitcher Radio (Link) or subscribe (and rate!) on Itunes!

Thanks for listening!  Follow the show on Twitter @poddigest, and on Facebook! (search for The Podcast Digest!) All info on the show can be found at thepodcastdigest.info or email the show [email protected] Listener Pro Tip: How do you decide where to start listening to a new show? (Thanks for @axeologyradio for the idea!) Show 1: Daily Tech News Show (Website) Host: Tom Merritt (@acedtect) Show 2: Snap Judgment (Website)  Host: Glynn Washington Find the show on Stitcher Radio (Link) or subscribe (and rate!) on Itunes!

Thanks for listening! Follow the show on Twitter: @poddigest Email the show: [email protected] On the Web: thepodcastdigest.info Listener Pro Tip:  LG Tone Pro 750 - my favorite bluetooth headset! Reviewed Shows: Show 1: S. Anthony Says Host: S. Anthony Thomas (@santhonysays or @santhonythomas) Site: http://santhonysays.podbean.com/ A great comedy / entertainment show!  Check it out! Show 2: Serial Host: Sarah Koenig Site: http://serialpodcast.org Radio Drama, true crime, at it's finest!

Thanks for listening!   Follow the show on Twitter: @poddigest Email the show: [email protected] Check out the site: thepodcastdigest.info   Listener Pro Tips: Sharing a show/episode in IOS Podcasts Apps   Show Reviews:   Show 1: ProfitCast Host: Brian (@iamtherealbrian) Site: www.profitcastuniverse.com   Show 2: Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks Hosts: Neil C. (@anglesfreak7) and Annaliese (@wiretechgirl) Site: www.darkangelsandprettyfreaks.com  

Follow The Podcast Digest on Twitter: @poddigest Email the show: [email protected] Check us out on the web: thepodcastdigest.info And listen on Stitcher! Listener Pro Tip:  Feedback from Jerry at IOSDocked podcast Shows Reviewed this week: Mac Os Ken Host: Ken Ray  Twitter: @macosken Web: macosken.squarespace.com Best of Mike and Mike Hosts: Mike Greenberg (@espngreeny) and Mike Golic (@espngolic) Web: Mike and Mike

Thanks for listening!   Follow The Podcast Digest on Twitter: @poddigest Email the show: [email protected] Check us out on the web: thepodcastdigest.info And listen on Stitcher!   Listener Pro Tip:  How do you listen to podcasts?  'buds? bluetooth?  With friends? On your commute?  I'd love to hear from you!   Show recommendations this week: How is this Movie? Host: Dana Buckler How is this Movie? Tha'll Play with Matt and John Host: Matt Candela and John Nuzzi That'll Play Podcast

Check back here (or your favorite podcast app!) to listen to the new episode tomorrow.  I'm expecting to release somewhere around Noon EST tomorrow, 9/14. I'm exciting for the two shows I'll be talking about tomorrow.  Here's a hint.  These are still a little bit of a "newer" show with no celebrity host or anything like that.  I wanted to highlight these shows as I've just been very impressed with thier overall content and show presentation, especially for being somewhat new!  I hope you enjoy! I'll also be asking for YOUR input on tomorrow's episode!  Let me know what you think! Dan

Thank you for listening to The Podcast Digest! Let me know what I should review on a future episode (or just what you think about the show!) Twitter: @poddigest Email: [email protected] Web: thepodcastdigest.info   Shows reviewed on this Episode:   The Moment w/Brian Koppelman Show: sports.espn.go.com/espnradio/podcast/archive?id1041253 Host: Brian Koppelman  @briankoppelman   Talk is Jericho Show:podcastone.com/talk-is-jericho Host: Chris Jericho @talkisjericho, @iamjericho   More great shows recommendations in the next episode!  Tell your friends - We are on Itunes, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, everywhere great podcasts are found!

Everything has come through folks.. Itunes and all the great apps - PocketCasts, Overcast, Instacast, Castro, Downcast and the Apple Podcasts app you can now find The Podcast Digest!   The wait is over!  Can't wait to bring the next episode out!  Due this weekend! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-podcast-digest/id914567243?mt=2 Thanks for all the support! Dan

I wanted to provide you with a quick update.  The Podcast Digest is now available on Tune In Radio, Stitcher, and the Windows Phone store.  The show has also been accepted to Itunes and Pocketcasts, although propogation is taking a bit longer with those.  I've been told they should be visible and searchable by the end of the week. So far Twitter (@poddigest) has been the most active place for folks engaging with me on the show!  Thank you to all of you who have been supportive and helpful with some of my crazy questions. I've begun my outline for Episode 2 and will be recording this weekend.  Hopefull all of the directories will have me fully updated and everyone who would like to listen can find The Podcast Digest easily!  

So thrilled to finally launch the very first episode of The Podcast Digest! I've put a lot of work and research into finally getting to this day!  I'm very excited to bring you this new show and I truly hope that it helps you find new shows and that you come back to find out some more subscriptions that should be a part of your regular listening routine. I hope to also be able to use this show and site to cover recent podcasting news and to talk about some of things that the lovers of this medium would want to know. I'm starting slow right now, focusing on just the mechanics of getting this off the ground.  But soon, I plan to improve this site and maybe even target more than one show per week.  But let's not get ahead of ourselves! First, if you're reading this, (and I mentioned this at the end of episode 1) where else would you like to see The Podcast Digest?  I'm considering a Google Plus community or maybe a Facebook group.  Love to have one place where we could all go and chat about the show reviews, offer up new suggestions and discus the world of podcasting.  Let me know your thoughts here in the comments or twitter (@poddigest) or shoot me an email ([email protected]).

The Podcast Digest Web: thepodcastdigest.info Twitter: @poddigest Email: [email protected]   This is the first episode!  Please let me know your feedback and what you'd like to see in upcoming shows!   Shows reviewed this week: The Cell Phone Junkie Hosts: Mickey Pappilon and Joey Koppes thecellphonejunkie.com Twitter: @cellphonejunkie   Amish Baby Machine Podcast Hosts: Dags and Jeff amishbabymachine.wordpress.com Twitter: @AmishBMachine   Intro Music: Music "Urbana Metronica (wooh-yeah mix)" by spinningmerkaba Available at http://ccmixter.org/files/jlbrock44/33345 Under CC BY license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/