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Podcaster Stories is Taking a Hiatus

Podcaster Stories will be taking a hiatus for the foreseeablefuture. After 50 plus episodes, with some very personal stories being shared, I’ve come to the point where I need to take a break for my own mental wellness.

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Drew Toynbee on Sequel Pitch and Happy Accidents in Podcasting

Drew Toynbee is one of the co-hosts of Sequel Pitch, a show that takes a movie that never received a sequel, and has the co-hosts pitch their own, often with a special guest to judge the efforts.

Drew talks about how the idea came about, who the biggest movie fan is on the show, how a happy accident led to a new section of the show, and how the podcast community can better help support mental health of podcasters.

Turning Goals into a Creative Outlet

While Drew had a spell as an actor, it didn’t pan out and he found himself in a variety of mundane corporate jobs. However, his dreamsof being able to work in a creativespace never left, and this came to fruition while playing video games with university friends online. From there, SequelPitch was born.

On Finding Early Fans in the Space

When the show first started, while the numbers were okay the boys from Sequel Pitch wondered if the idea for the show was sound. However, while they were considering a rethink, the podcast started to get traction thanks to influential supporters in the space promoting the show. This showed the merit of the idea, and how it could grown.

On Being the Biggest Movie Fan on the Show

When I asked Drew who the biggest movie fan is out of the four co-hosts, he was clear that it was him. Listen in to his recollection of special edition DVDs, and why trailers don’t spoil movies for him.

A Happy Accident

As part of the growth of Sequel Pitch, the boys now have bonus episodes that are akin to the Director’s Cut that movies receive. Drew shares how that came about by a happy accident, but how it’s now an integral part of the show.

How the Podcast Has Helped His Mental Health

Drew shares how he suffers from anxiety and impostor syndrome, and he talks about Sequel Pitch’s positive impact on his mental health, both through the show itself and how it’s forced him to reach out and talk about issues he might be going through.

How the Podcast Community Can Help Remove the Stress of Podcasting

We talked about how podcasters can fall victim to anxiety, through the pressure that can come with running a podcast. Worries about numbers, how to find sponsors, are people enjoying, etc, and how the podcast industry in general can help podcasters through this.

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Learn more about Pod Chat

Learn about Danny’s new show, Pod Chat, and hear about the latest tech news and cool innovations in the industry, as well as the people driving it forward.

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Coming Up in Season 5, and Introducing Pod Chat

As Season 5 of Podcaster Stories gets close, learn more about what’s coming your way in just a few weeks.

Additionally, find out more about Pod Chat, Danny’s new show that focuses on the tech, tools, and people driving the podcasting space forward.

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Matt Medeiros on Building a Legacy Through Podcasting

This week, I sit down with Matt Medeiros, host of many shows including the WP Minute and the Matt Report, where he talks tech, podcasting, WordPress, and more.

Matt’s journey from “computer guy” to podcaster is an interesting and varied one, and in this week’s episode Matt talks about that, as well as the legacy he’s looking to build.

A Podcaster’s Podcaster

Matt has a lot of shows under his belt, both personal podcasts and professional podcasts. Starting out in the WordPress world, and utilizing that with his marketing agency, Matt knew he needed something different to win clients. Enter podcasting. Since then, he’s built a great reputationas both a podcaster, and someone in the podcasting space.

Why Local Podcasting is So Important to Him

Matt spoke about the legacy he wants to leave (even though he cringes when he hears that word!), and it’s not the kind of legacy that you might originally think of when you hear the word.

Like Father, Like Son

While Matt is heavily ensconced in the techworld through his love of WordPress and podcasting, his father was the one that helped get him there. As Matt says, his dad had a beast of a product that would be the equivalent of a laptop today, and that’s what stoked his interests and led him on the path he’s on today.

The Rise of Podcasting Gurus

As podcasting continuesto grow in popularity, so has the amount of podcast experts and gurus that have suddenly appeared to share their wisdom on how to get a ,illion downloads and huge sponsorship deals in the first month of your show. Matt shares how he has a love/hate relationship with these “experts”.

The Commodity of Trust

With his background in car sales and agency life, Matt’s used to asking people for money, and how to handle rejection. One of the biggest things to avoid that rejection is to build trust – trust in you, trust in your product, and trust (from a podcaster’s point of view) in your content. This can help even the smallest podcasters succeed and earn serious revenue.

You have to value yourself first to believe in what you’re offering your audience.

Passing on What Podcasting Has Done for Him

Matt’s super grateful for what the podcasting industry has done for him, and as part of the legacy that he spoke about earlier in the episode, he wants to pass on that gratitude, and the lessons that have come with that, to his children. This includes the art of storytelling and confidence in who you are and what you stand for.

Giving Voice to the Underrepresented

Matt’s incredibly passionate about bringing more voices to the podcasting space, especially underrepresented and minority voices. He shares an interesting experiment he’s running on his WP Minute podcast to help make this happen.

Matt and the Big Orange Heart

In an incredibly raw and emotional moment, Matt talked about his involvement with Big Orange Heart, and why he supports it. It was a sobering reminder that we all need to look out for each other’s mental health, and make it normal to speak up when you’re suffering.

That’s why I give back to that organization. It’s extremely important what they’re doing, and if I can help… I try.

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Tony Doe on The Responsibility of Trust in Life & Podcasting

This week, I sit down with Tony Doe, host of The Tony Doe Podcast, where he chats with radio broadcasters who answer questions fans are curious about.

This audio series is about people from different backgrounds who share their radio stories, and how they feel about the medium’s present and future.

Art Reflecting Life

Tony’s backgroundis in radio, and his show reflects that, with his guests coming from the medium and sharing why they chose radio, and what they’re using it for to share their messages or art.

This is also true for Tony, who has used the pandemic to share his knowledge with younger people, and help them get their break in radio and the audio medium.

Does Podcasting Need More Regulation?

Becauseof his background in radio, Tony is well-versed in what can and can’t be said on public radio. This changes drastically when it comes to podcasting, and he shares some great insights on what he feels are the biggest differences, and how we can bridge them.

It’s a great platform for preparingpeople for radio; but it’s also a great platform for discussingthe things you can’t talk about on radio.

2022 – The Year of the Indie Podcaster?

Tony firmly believes that 2022 is the year that the indie podcaster can shine. While mega-million dollars continue to shape who’s who in the industry, this leaves a gap for the indie podcaster to be truly contextual for their listener, and deliver a more custom listening experience.

The Responsibility of Trust

We spoke about the recent controversy around Joe Rogan, and what that might mean for both podcasters and platforms when it comes to what can be said on a podcast. Tony’s a believer that the audience needs to make an informed choice – but the podcaster also has a big part to play.

Just because I have a podcast doesn’t mean I have to fool you or deceiveyou. I owe you, the listener, the responsibility of trust.

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