The Podcast Digest

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)