Podcaster Stories
Danny Brown
You love listening to podcasts, but what do you know about your favourite podcast host? Podcaster Stories, with your host Danny Brown, allows you to meet the people behind the shows. Each episode sees a podcaster share their story, and how it shaped them into the person they are today. Stories that listeners of these shows may not know. The podcaster's battle with addiction, abuse, serious health issues, and a lot more. Podcaster Stories is perfect for both podcasters themselves and podcast listeners who want to know more about the people they listen to. There's a new episode every week...
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Contact me: danny@podcasterstories.comMy equipment:Electro-Voice RE320Motu M2 Audio InterfaceSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesPodcast Pro Boom Arm by Accu-Lite and O.C. WhiteRecommended resources:Captivate.fmAweber email marketingBoomcaster remote interviewingMy Podcast ReviewsReel.so audiogram creatorEnjoy Podcaster Stories? Leave a review or rating on your preferred app and show the world you care!Review on Apple PodcastsRate on SpotifyReview on PodchaserIf you enjoy Podcaster Stories an
Feb 24, 2023 • 54:16
Podcaster Stories is Taking a Hiatus
Podcaster Stories will be taking a hiatus for the foreseeable future. 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.Contact me: danny@podcasterstories.comMy equipment: Electro-Voice RE320Motu M2 Audio Interface Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesPodcast Pro Boom Arm by Accu-Lite and O.C. WhiteRecommended resources: Captivate.fmAweber email marketing Boomcaster remote interviewing
Jun 26, 2022 • 1:50
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 OutletWhile Drew had a spell as an actor, it didn't pa
May 20, 2022 • 40:16
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.Contact me: danny@podcasterstories.comMy equipment:Electro-Voice RE320Motu M2 Audio InterfaceSony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor HeadphonesPodcast Pro Boom Arm by Accu-Lite and O.C. WhiteRecommended resources:Captivate.fmAweber email marketingBoomcaster r
Apr 8, 2022 • 2:55
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 PodcasterMatt has a lot of shows under his belt, both personal podcasts and professional podcasts. Starting out in the WordPress world, and utilizing t
Feb 24, 2022 • 36:44
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 LifeTony's background is 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 m
Feb 17, 2022 • 28:29
Becca Atkinson on Why Alcoholic Shouldn’t Be a Bad Word
This week, I sit down with Becca Atkinson, host of The Unashamed Alcoholic, where she talks with sober people using their platforms to speak openly about their journey with addiction.This includes sports stars, media celebrities, and more, and who inspired Becca to openly talk about her own journey as a recovering alcoholic.The Freeing Power of OpennessBecca shares how she didn't do anything by halves when it came to opening up about her journey as an alcoholic. Indeed, it was on a national radi
Feb 10, 2022 • 27:08
Frankly Kev on the Importance of Everyday Heroes
This week, I sit down with Kevin Steinberg, host of the Frankly Kev podcast, where he talks to everyday heroes who have experienced one or more of life's many challenges.No experts giving you a checklist of how to perfectly do things. Or spokespeople and gurus to sell you products with pitch-perfect phrases. No celebrities to gawk at or fawn over. Just real people telling you real life stories.You Know What? They're People TooWhen Kevin first started his show, he used to do a quick intro about h
Feb 3, 2022 • 33:12
Suzanne Falter on Being the Woman Her Daughter Wanted Her to Be
This week, I sit down with Suzanne Falter, host of the Self-Care for Extremely Busy Women podcast, a show about the importance of self-care and building healthy self-care habits for women everywhere.She's also the author of several books and continues the legacy of her daughter Teal, who passed in 2012 ,through helping other women be who they were meant to be.On Slowing Down and Going WithinSuzanne shares the importance of taking care of ourselves. She had never done that her whole life, and it
Jan 27, 2022 • 40:05
Andrew Davie on a Life-Saving Series of Unfortunate Circumstances
This week, I sit down with Andrew Davie, co-host of the Happy Hour with Heather and Guest podcast, a show that highlights local artists to perform and promote their music, live events, and more.Andrew is also a survivor of a life-changing event that happened on his 40th birthday, and he shares that story and more on today's episode.The Opposing Views That Got Him Into PodcastingWhile the podcast that he co-hosts with Heather is his current passion project, Andrew had another podcast that ran for
Jan 20, 2022 • 34:53
Nick Nalbach on Working Towards Nine-Five Freedom
This week, I sit down with Nick Nalbach, host of the Nine-Five Podcast, a show that features entrepreneurs sharing what got them to where they’re at to help you get inspired to launch your own entrepreneurial journey.From new entrepreneurs to entrepreneurial veterans, Nick dives into what made them choose this path, and how they’ve managed to find success in their given niche.I don't really know what to do with my handsNick's original idea was for a video show, but he felt uncomfo
Jan 13, 2022 • 33:02
Tommy Serafinski and Lessons from Human and Wildlife Interaction
This week, I sit down with Tommy Serafinski, host of Tommy's Outdoors, a show that looks at the relationship between humans and wildlife, and how that affects biodiversity, conservation, rewilding, and more.Each episode, Tommy interviews guests across all spectrums of the space, often with different viewpoints from each other. It's an approach that Tommy says is super valuable when it comes to learning.I learn something in every episode.One of the things that Tommy is adamant in providing is a s
Jan 6, 2022 • 37:00
A Holiday Message from Me to You
As the great John Lennon once sang, it's another year over. Though with Covid continuing to dominate world headlines, it feels like the year has been another long one full of ups and downs. But hopefully 2021 may be the year we finally started to see light at the end of a very long tunnel, and 2022 brings happier times all round. With that in mind, I just wanted to share my end of year wishes and updates. Contact me: danny@podcasterstories.com My equipment: https://amzn.to/2ZOhDbC
Dec 23, 2021 • 2:16
On Taking a Mental Health Break
For regular listeners of the show, you'll have noticed it's been a bit quiet here since Season 4 launched.Instead of the usual weekly series, only the first two episodes were published, and then silence. I sincerely apologize for this, it was definitely not the intent. Here's what happened.As you'll know, the show features podcasters opening up about their personal stories. These are stories that may not have been heard before in public, and can be very raw and emotional, and I sincerely thank a
Nov 24, 2021 • 3:31
Dr. Alice Kerby on Addiction and Life Beyond the Pink Cloud
After suffering from severe stress while going through her doctorate, Dr. Alice fell into a downward spiral of alcohol abuse. This continued until she realized her problem, and she has been sober for three years since.It's this experience that led Dr. Alice to starting the Beyond the Pink Cloud podcast, where she talks to people that have overcome their own battles with substance abuse, as well as inspired others by living their best lives.Topics up for discussion this week include:how the podca
Sep 16, 2021 • 25:22
Introducing Mental Health and Us
This week is a little different. As some of you might know, I also run a couple of other podcasts - one, as a host, and the other as a co-host. Today, I want to share an episode from the podcast I co-host, Mental Health and Us.It originally started out as a solo hosted show by my wife, Jaclyn, and was called Mental Health and me. It shared self-care and wellness tips to help other mental health sufferers and their loved ones cope.Jaclyn uses her 20 year battle with both depression and anxie
Sep 9, 2021 • 20:13
Joenrhuz “JR” Tabanda on Everyday People and Everyday Stories
This week I sit down with Joenrhuz "JR" Tabanda, host and audio producer of the Time Capsule Show, a podcast sharing the everyday stories of everyday people.Each episode asks six thoughtful questions that guests can use to define their life in the 21st century at this moment.We wanted to give people hope, especially young people that may feel alone.JR talks about what their goals were with the show, and how that's taken shape, and how the pandemic gave them the opportunity to put these goals to
Sep 2, 2021 • 28:41
Season 4 is Coming, and Joining the Quite the Thing Podcast Network
So a funny thing happened on the way to getting Season 4 of Podcaster Stories ready - from personal and work life, to guests that weren't really right for the show.This resulted in the new season being delayed by about a month, which I apologize for. The good news is that Season 4 will be released next week, so I'm looking forward to sharing more awesome stories with you.There's also an update about the Quite the Thing podcast network that Podcaster Stories is now part of, and is very much geare
Aug 18, 2021 • 3:52
The Season 3 Recap
Season 3 of Podcaster Stories has just wrapped, and in this episode I look back at the guests and the inspiring and insightful stories they shared.In episode 1, Fitz Koehler of The Fitness Show and author of the book My Noisy Cancer Comeback shared how her life changed when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, and how she used that as a starting point for her inspiring fight against it. Listen to the full episode.In episode 2, I spoke with Roman Mironov of the be Version 2.0 of Y
Apr 29, 2021 • 7:44
A Look Back at The First Year of Podcaster Stories
On April 21st 2020, Podcaster stories was launched. Unlike my other podcasts up until that point, this wouldn't be a solo show - instead, it'd be an interview-style show.Not only that, but it would be an interview-style show with fellow podcasters, many of whom had interview shows of their own. So, to say I was a little nervous would be an understatement!But, 12 months on, I'm enjoying it as much as ever, and have some fun ideas regarding the next 12 months and beyond.Thank you so much for liste
Apr 22, 2021 • 5:43
Lainey Cameron on Being the Only Woman in the Corporate Boardroom
This week, I sit down with Lainey Cameron, host of The Best of Women’s Fiction podcast, a show that highlights authors that Lainey respects, as well as interviews with best-selling and women fiction authors.Each episode, Lainey and her guests share what inspired a favourite author’s book, as well as what advice they’d give to other writers.Lainey is also the author of the award-winning novel, The Exit Strategy, which was inspired by a decade of being the only woman in the corporate boardroo
Apr 15, 2021 • 53:59
Leave a Review and Help Feed Seniors Impacted by Covid
In this special bonus episode, I want to share how you can be part of an awesome social good initiative thanks to the good folks at Podchaser and Captivate.Podchaser is a podcast directory – think of it as the IMDB of podcasting. Here, you can follow shows, follow creators, create lists of your favourite podcasts, and more.As part of their #Reviews4Good program, Podchaser will donate $0.25 for any review left on their platform to Meals on Wheels America's Go Further fund. Additionally, for every
Apr 8, 2021 • 3:55
Steven Webb on Managing the Stillness In the Storms
This week, I sit down with Steven Webb, host of the Stillness in the Storms podcast, a show that helps you find inner peace at difficult times.Each episode, Steven brings a different perspective and way of living life that eases your suffering. Being severely paralyzed is just a fraction of Steven’s mountain climb to find his inner peace. If Steven can sit with stillness, you can also.It’s the first time, really, that being paralyzed really creeped up.Steven talks about the moment that he hit ro
Apr 2, 2021 • 39:57
James Perdue on the Power of Perseverance in Triumphing Over Adversity
This week, I sit down with Dr. James Perdue, host of the Professor of Perseverance Podcast, where he inspires you to face challenges head on in life, and motivates you to be a leader to others.Each week, James shares the stories of his guests and their powerful message of hope. James draws on his life-changing event at 19, and how that led to many changes in his life until he got to where he is today.It's not out of pity; it's out of being kind.James talks about his accident at college
Mar 25, 2021 • 48:43
Paul Sutton on Digital Downloads and Mental Illness Advocacy
This week, I sit down with Paul Sutton, host of the Digital Download Podcast, a show about digital communications strategy, social media marketing, and the internet.Each week, Paul discusses a specific area of digital media with an expert in their field.Paul is also a vocal advocate of mental health awareness in the communications industry, and uses his own personal battle with mental illness to continue the discussion around this important topic.I don't get people on; I address topics.Paul talk
Mar 18, 2021 • 43:34
Some Quick Updates, and A New Community Group!
Hi, and welcome to this bonus episode of Podcaster Stories. Normal service will be resumed next week (always wanted to say that!), but in the meantime I just wanted to share some quick updates around the show.A new Facebook group for the showA fun review challenge that I'm taking part inRequesting feedback around a membership option I'm working onAs always, thanks so much for listening to the show, and sending me emails with feedback on episodes, or just to say hi - I always like receiving
Mar 11, 2021 • 2:28
John Adams on Changing the Conversation Around Dads in the Media
This week, I sit down with John Adams, host of DadPodUK, a fatherhood and family life podcast that shares the different, unique experiences of fatherhood.John's podcast comes from being a stay-at-home dad for 10 years, and the conversations he's had with other dads around the various challenges they face as dads in an increasingly changing world.Topics up for discussion this week include:how lockdown encouraged him to start the showthe most emotionally-charged interview he's done to datewhy he w
Feb 25, 2021 • 53:10
Jaclyn Brown on The Light Beyond Abuse and Mental Illness
This week, I sit down with Jaclyn Brown of Mental Health and Us, a podcast offering practical self-care and wellness tips to help other mental health sufferers and their loved ones cope.Her podcast takes inspiration from her 20+ year battle with depression and anxiety, and her survival of an abusive childhood, to shine a positive light on a dark subject matter.Topics up for discussion this week include:how her podcast came from her journey with anxiety and depressionwhy she wanted to encourage m
Feb 11, 2021 • 38:19
Roman Mironov on Being Version 2.0 of Yourself
This week, I sit down with Roman Mironov of Be Version 2.0 of Yourself, a show that helps people create amazing and enviable relationships, and be a better you.On his podcast, Roman shares advice to and from people making a personal journey, as well as why our minds are synced the way they are, and how we can improve that. Topics up for discussion this week include:how his podcast originated as a marketing channel for himwhy he is very specific about the type of guests he has on his showwhy
Feb 4, 2021 • 34:52
Fitz Koehler and Her Noisy Cancer Comeback
This week, I sit down with Fitz Koehler of The Fitzness Show, and author of the book My Noisy Cancer Comeback.On her podcast, Fitz talks about the smart, crazy, effective and fun stuff in fitness. Fitz is also an author and TV personality, and has an incredible story to share about her breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent journey, which we talk about in this episode. Topics up for discussion this week include:why it's important that her podcast is a fun endeavourwhy she only puts out
Jan 28, 2021 • 43:40
Coming Up on Season 3 of Podcaster Stories
Season 3 of Podcaster Stories launches on Thursday, January 28, so in this bonus episode I just wanted to share what you can expect when the new season comes out.Building on the slight change in direction in Season 2, where the show went deeper into the personal stories of my guests, Season 3 will continue to share the amazing stories of the people behind the voices of the shows we listen to.Kicking off the season will be Fitz Koehler, a breast cancer survivor who overcame a
Jan 14, 2021 • 2:45
The Christmas Eve Episode
Welcome to a special Christmas Eve edition of Podcaster Stories. In this episode, I'm taking a look back at some of the amazing stories my guests shared in season two of the show. Listen with me as my guests tell us about some of the things that changed their lives, and made them the person they are today.In episode 1, Jennell Riesner and Rachel Bellotti of The True North Collective spoke about why it's important to get messy when having difficult conversations.The following week, Jody Hank
Dec 24, 2020 • 8:10
The Hey, I Know You Episode
In this bonus episode, I talk with someone you may recognize - me! This comes after receiving a few emails from listeners who were curious as to whether I'd ever spoken about my own podcaster journey.In this short episode, I share how long I've been podcasting and what it means to me, as well as details about two other shows of mine that I'll be relaunching in the new year.I also share some details you might not know about me, including a fun story about Sean Connery, and my time as a fairy godm
Dec 17, 2020 • 4:27
Mark-John Clifford of ADHD! It's All Mishegoss & More
This week, I sit down with Mark-John Clifford of ADHD! It's All Mishegoss & More, an unedited, unscripted, & refreshingly real show about living with ADHD.Topics up for discussion this week include:how he was first diagnosed with ADHDwhy he's not a fan of "gurus" selling cures for ADHDwhy he won't charge for his podcast, and instead offer his advice for freewhy his podcast doesn't have a predetermined formathow his public speaking never leans on noteshow his show has evolved over the las
Dec 10, 2020 • 46:42
Catherine Praiswater of Your Positive Imprint
This week, I sit down with Catherine Praiswater of Your Positive Imprint.Your Positive Imprint is a show that highlights people from around the world whose positive achievements are inspiring positive actions.Topics up for discussion this week include:why positive stories need to be told, and how her podcast came from thatwhy she views her show as a variety showhow a visitor to her door led to her podcastwhy she wants to help share stories of people who'd normally wouldn't be recognizedhow her f
Dec 3, 2020 • 59:50
Tim Jahn of We're Only Human
This week on Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Tim Jahn of We're Only Human.We're Only Human is a podcast celebrating the resiliency of the human spirit, through conversations with people from all walks of life.Topics up for discussion this week include:how his early video show inspired the podcastthe challenges he's found switching formats from video to audiowhy going all in on the quality of the podcast is keywhy starting a podcast for the wrong reasons is doomed to failwhy get
Nov 19, 2020 • 35:40
The Thank You Episode
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Podcaster Stories. As the show approaches the midway point of Season 2, I just wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you.Thank you to you, the listeners, who have added this show to your regular listening habit, resulting in the show growing week on week since launch earlier this year.Thank you to my guests:Jaclyn BrownGini DietrichBob ReedMark AsquithJeff EspositoBob DunnLisa GerberZach Moreno and Rockwell FelderPete CannDr. Alice
Nov 12, 2020 • 1:50
Nate Garrison of The EXTRAordinary Podcast
This week on Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Nate Garrison of The EXTRAordinary Podcast.The EXTRAordinary Podcast profiles ordinary people living extraordinary lives, who adhere to a lifestyle by design mindset.Topics up for discussion this week include:how Nate's show evolved from being a co-hosted show into a solo hosthow the show came about from a personal development program that Nate created, the 8 Keys 2 Greathow Covid changed the way he records and plans his showhow he used to ide
Nov 5, 2020 • 41:27
Sarah St John of Frugalpreneur
This week on Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Sarah St John of the Frugalpreneur podcast.Frugalpreneur shows people how to build a business on a bootstrapped budget, and interviews entrepreneurs to answer your questions about being successful online.Topics up for discussion this week include:how the show originally started as a complementary piece to market her bookhow podcasting introduces you to so many people that can help youhow her change to an interview-style show reignite
Oct 29, 2020 • 32:07
Michael Levitt of the Breakfast Leadership Network
This week on Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Michael Levitt of the Breakfast Leadership Network Show.The Breakfast Leadership Network Show interviews global thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and marketing experts to show the audience the right steps (no shortcuts!) to grow your business and your life.Topics up for discussion this week include:why he moved from only working with C-suite executives to companies looking to improve the mental well-being of their employeeshow the pandemic
Oct 22, 2020 • 50:49
Jody Hanks and Chris Rash of The Digression Podcast
This week on Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Jody Hanks and Chris Rash of The Digression Podcast.The Digression Podcast was born out of just about every conversation Chris and Jody ever had. What would ordinarily be a five-minute conversation easily becomes an hour and a half of asides, anecdotes, detours, transitions, tangents, war stories, wanderings, and ramblings.Topics up for discussion this week include:how their 20+ year career in the US Air Force built their close friendship, and
Oct 14, 2020 • 43:17
Jenell Riesner and Rachel Bellotti of The True North Collective
This week on Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Jenell Riesner and Rachel Bellotti of The True North Collective.The True North Collective is a gathering of un-sugar-coated conversations on authenticity, created by the real-life real-life documentation of two humans discovering and hacking what it means to reconnect with our own true north. Topics up for discussion this week include:how their career backgrounds made for a perfect foil for their podcasthow Rachel's cancer battle in her t
Oct 7, 2020 • 39:42
Coming Up On Season 2 of Podcaster Stories
In season 1 of Podcaster Stories, I got to chat with some amazing podcasters, all with great tips to share on podcasting. From getting started to lessons learned along the way, and tips and tricks that you can use to grow your own show, if you're a podcaster yourself.My guests also shared their personal stories, including recovery from substance abuse, mental health struggles, sexual and physical abuse, and more. It was an incredibly humbling first season, and I'm so grateful
Sep 24, 2020 • 0:54
Bonus Episode: Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, and Moments of Stillness, with Josh Currivan
Being an entrepreneur can be hard. Coping with mental health issues while growing and running your own business can add immense stress, both to you personally and those around you.This is something that green industry professional Josh Currivan knows only too well. The last time we chatted, we spoke about his younger life, his upbringing, his mental health issues, and how that had led him to where he is today.In this bonus episode of Podcaster Stories, we catch up one year later to talk about me
Aug 24, 2020 • 34:15
Who'd You Like to Appear on Podcaster Stories?
Four months in, and there's been a great collection of guests already. From talking about alcohol addiction, to how to promote science in an increasingly anti-science world, to inspiring kids through education, and much more - it's been a pleasure so far!I have some great guests coming up in the next few weeks and months, but I'd also like to hear from you - who would you like to see appear on the show?Simply head on over to Podcaster Stories, and click on the Contact tab in the navigation bar.
Aug 7, 2020 • 1:06
Eric Barnhart of the Mindful Moment Podcast
In episode 14 of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Eric Barnhart, host and founder of Urban Contemplatives and the Mindful Moment podcast.With a tagline of “creating mindful moments for active lives”, each 15-minute episode features conversations with artists, musicians, writers, scientists, philosophers and others, exploring contemplative practices through an ecumenical Christian lens.Topics up for discussion this week include:how Star Wars inspired his love for music, which inspired
Jul 30, 2020 • 50:59
Susan Diaz and Will Lamont of The 4AM Report
In episode 13 of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Susan Diaz and Will Lamont, business partners at c+p digital, and co-hosts of The 4AM Report.The show combines marketing discussions, societal issues, wacky lessons from marketing mishaps, and more. Having just celebrated the one year anniversary of the show, Susan and Will dropped in to talk about the experience so far.Topics up for discussion this week include:how their love of asking people questions, and going with the flow,
Jul 23, 2020 • 30:54
Mark Taylor of Education on Fire
In episode 12 of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Mark Taylor, host and creator of the Education on Fire podcast, a show for teachers, parents, and mentors to help them support children.The show share stories and resources that Mark hopes will support children to thrive and be able to live their best lives.Topics up for discussion this week include:how the idea for the podcast came aboutwhy it’s more than just a resource for parents and educatorswhy he believes passion is key in anything
Jul 18, 2020 • 34:57
Lefteris Statharas of Lefteris Asks Science
In episode 11 of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Lefteris Statharas of the Lefteris Asks Science podcast.Driven by both his passion for science, and his professional work as a mechanical engineer, Lefteris started his podcast as a way to bring scientists together to demystify their professions, and show how fun science can be.With a natural curiosity and an easy-going manner, Lefteris has a simple goal – to see what drives people with passion, and to get more people interested in, and pa
Jul 10, 2020 • 33:38
Dr. Alice Kerby of Beyond the Pink Cloud
In episode 10 of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Dr. Alice Kerby of the Beyond the Pink Cloud podcast.After suffering from severe stress while going through her doctorate, Dr. Alice fell into a downward spiral of alcohol abuse. This continued until she realized her problem, and she has been sober for three years since.It's this experience that led Dr. Alice to starting the Beyond the Pink Cloud podcast, where she talks to people that have overcome their own battles with substance abuse,
Jun 25, 2020 • 27:15
Pete Cann of the Laughter & Positivity with Pete Podcast
In episode nine of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Pete Cann of the Laughter & Positivity with Pete podcast.After building an agency for chefs for 11 years, the Covid-19 pandemic put Pete's business on hold, and he had to furlough his team. However, this allowed him to focus on a podcast idea he'd been thinking about for a while.Taking his cue from a virtual event called the Laughter Phone, Pete expanded on how he used positivity and laughter in his business to start his Laughter &am
Jun 18, 2020 • 27:38
Zach Moreno and Rockwell Felder of SquadCast
In episode eight of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Zach Moreno and Rockwell Felder of remote recording platform SquadCast, and the Between 2 Mics podcast.After looking to use a remote recording solution for their internal team meetings, both Zach and Rock were disillusioned at what was on the market. They knew audio and reliability could be better, and so SquadCast was born.They believed remote recording should - and, more importantly, could - be just as good as offline audio recording.
Jun 10, 2020 • 30:40
Lisa Gerber of The Gear Show
In episode seven of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Lisa Gerber, owner of Big Leap Creative and host of The Gear Show.After making her name as a communications pro and marketer, Lisa decided she wanted to attract more clients in the space - outdoor lifestyle - she was interested most in, and The Gear Show was born.Talking with the people behind her favourite brands and companies, The Gear Show pivoted somewhat after 10 episodes, to feature more on the people behind the corporate front.To
Jun 4, 2020 • 24:59
Bob Dunn of Do the Woo Podcast
In episode six of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Bob Dunn, founder of BobWP and host of Do the Woo Podcast.After making his name in the WordPress community, Bob has continued to grow his reputation in the WooCommerce space, showcasing the platform's features and benefits when it comes to e-commerce using the WordPress platform.In this week’s show, I sit down with Bob to talk about pivoting your brand, where WooCommerce is headed, how he and his wife beat IKEA's marketing department, and
May 28, 2020 • 27:38
Jeff Esposito of Kaspersky Security
In episode five of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Jeff Esposito, Global Head of Regional Social Media at Kaspersky, and co-host of the Transatlantic Cable Podcast.After being an early adopter of social media, and working on the PR and communications side of VistaPrint, Jeff started at Kaspersky, where he uses the company's podcast to educate both consumers and business of the importance of online security and data protection.In this week’s show, I sit down with Jeff to talk about the ch
May 21, 2020 • 22:43
Mark Asquith of Rebel Base Media
In episode four of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with podcasting veteran Mark Asquith, CEO and co-founder of Rebel Base Media, as well as host of many podcasting shows and resources.After getting started in podcasting way back in 2013, Mark realized there was a gap in the market for the kinds of tools and services that podcasters were crying out for. This led to the birth of Rebel Base Media and its slew of podcasting services, including podcast host Captivate.fm.In this week's show, I sit down
May 14, 2020 • 19:04
Bob Reed of The Old Man Podcast
In episode three of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Bob Reed, Communications Strategy Lead at Element-R Partners, LLC, and co-host of The Old Man Podcast.After shooting the crap with his neighbour Dave, over the years, both men realized they might have something that others may enjoy listening to as well. And so The Old Man Podcast was born, taking a look at life through the lenses of two men as they approach their 60th birthdays.Bob also talks about why he's so passionately vocal about the p
May 7, 2020 • 25:55
Gini Dietrich of Spin Sucks
In episode two of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Gini Dietrich, CEO of communications agency Arment Dietrich, Inc., and founder/host of the award-winning Spin Sucks blog and podcast.Having made the move from co-hosting a PR podcast into her own show where she takes the led, Gini shares what that transition has been like, along with lessons learned along the way, how the show has grown exponentially, and more.She also talks about the personal change that came in her life seven years ago, and
May 1, 2020 • 23:40
Coming Your Way in May and June on Podcaster Stories
The months of May and June see some cool guests appearing on Podcaster Stories. In this bonus episode, I share who you can expect to hear from in the next few weeks.Contact me: danny@podcasterstories.comMy equipment:Rode PodmicFocusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd GenTRITON AUDIO Fethead In-Line Microphone PreampDenon DJ HP-1100 Over Ear HeadphonesRockJam MS050 Adjustable Mic Suspension BoomDragonpad Pop FilterRecommended resources:Captivate.fmAweber email marketingSquadCast remote interviewingThis p
Apr 29, 2020 • 3:11
Talking With My Wife About My Depression
In this special episode of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with my wife, Jaclyn, to talk about my recent diagnosis with depression, how that’s changed me, what I’m doing to cope with it, and more.Topics on the menu include:The symptoms I was experiencing in the lead-up to the diagnosisWhat made me seek help, as opposed to continuing to deal with it aloneHow my life has changed since that first diagnosisAre the therapy sessions and medications I’m on a quick fix?What advice I’d give for anyone suff
Apr 22, 2020 • 10:27
