Buzzsprout Conversations
Welcome to Buzzsprout Conversations, the show where we dive into the real-life stories of podcasters in the middle of their podcasting journey.
You'll hear stories from famous podcasters as well as everyday podcasters, just like you, share stories about how podcasting has impacted them and the things they've learned.
Episodes
68 episodes
Jack Rhysider: How I Create Darknet Diaries
Step into the world of hacking and podcasting with Jack Rhysider, host of the acclaimed Darknet Diaries. This episode's discussions cover everything from maintaining anonymity online, the art of crafting impactful stories, and the ...
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Jordan Blair: Secrets to Succeeding With Audience-Driven Content
In this video, I interview Jordan Blair from Dreamful Bedtime Stories about how her podcast skyrocketed to the top 1% globally, thanks to the invaluable input and support from an engaged audience.<...
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Sarah Li-Cain: Building a Profitable Freelance and Podcasting Career
In this episode, I am joined by Sarah Li-Cain, who has built a successful career in podcasting and freelancing. And you might recognize her from some of the videos on the Buzzsp...
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Adam Curry: From Pirate Radio to Cofounding Podcasting
In this exciting episode, I had the incredible honor of sitting down with the legendary Adam Curry, a.k.a. the 'Podfather'. From his early days in pirate radio to then becoming an MTV VJ, and revolutionizing the way we consume media, Adam's jou...
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Badr Milligan: How 11 Years of Podcasting Led to Unexpected Success
What if you could harness the power of podcasting to connect with a diverse audience, share your passions, and even open doors to new opportunities? Badr Milligan, the engaging host of the Short Box podcast and founder of Jax Podcast Roushee Ni...
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Tom Buck: Leaving a 9-to-5 to Focus on Podcasting and YouTube
Ever wonder what it takes to leave the comforts of a steady day job and plunge into the unpredictable world of online content creation? Meet Tom Buck – a seasoned podcaster, successful YouTuber, and, in his previous incarnation, a digital media...
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Arielle Nissenblatt: Mastering the Art of Podcast Marketing
0:00 Introduction0:25 How Arielle got started in podcasts0:50 Founding Earbuds1:54 Why is marketing important for podcasters?3:32 Identifying your podcast's audience - What We Talk About When We Talk About Podcasts by ...
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How Ross Grew His Podcast to Over 7,000 Monthly Downloads
In this video, we interview Ross, host of the Smells Like Human podcast. We discuss his process for using Buzzsprout Ads, how he achieved 7,000 monthly podcast downloads, and why feedback is essential for podcast success. If you wa...
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Francesca Amber: 5 Tips That Lead to Making Six-Figures From Podcasting
Francesca Amber hosts the Law of Attraction Changed My Life podcast, the UK’s number-one podcast for self-improvement. In this interview, you'll hear about Francesca's podcasting journey, the lessons she learned along the way, and her monetizat...
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Twila Dang: Empowerment, Resilience, and Success
What does it take to transition from a stay-at-home mom to a successful media mogul? Tune in to our riveting conversation with Twila Dang, the dynamo behind Matriarch Digital Media, who fearlessly forged her own path in the podcasting industry....
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Fatima Zaidi: Building Branded Podcasts and Getting Featured in Apple Podcasts
Fatima Zaidi, founder of Quill Podcasting, shares why brands are creating podcasts to connect with customers, the power of building a personal brand as a podcast, and a little known strategy for getting your podcast listed in Apple's New & ...
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1:00:39
Elsie Escobar: Unleashing Your Potential Through Podcasting
Elsie Escobar shares what it was like being a podcaster before it was "cool," how to capitalize on having your podcast featured or promoted, and the unique struggles facing female podcasters.Listen to Elsie's show,
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1:19:47
Evo Terra: Lessons From 17 Years of Podcasting
Evo Terra discusses the changes he's seen in the podcasting industry over the last 17 years, advice for independent podcasters, whether or not your mic makes a difference, and why you should totally go to a podcast conference.Listen to ...
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1:06:35
Espree Devora: Creating Change Through Podcasting
Espree Devora shares her journey as a perpetual early adopter, being the face of the Clubhouse app, founding the Los Angeles tech community, and how podcasting brings people together.Listen to Espree's podcast,
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Kate Casey: Podcast Success, Community Building, and Time Management
Ever wonder how you can create a thriving community around your podcast? Join us as we sit down with Kate Casey, the dynamic host of 'Reality Life with Kate Casey' podcast. She's taking us behind the scenes of her successful podcast, revealing ...
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1:05:07
Courtney Fretwell: Turning a Passion for True Crime into a Podcasting Career
Buzzsprout podcaster Courtney Fretwell shares her journey of leaving her job in criminal justice to pursue podcasting full-time.Listen to Courtney's Podcast, "Forensic Tales"Links from th...
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Pat Flynn: The Art and Science of Podcasting
Get ready to welcome Pat Flynn, the podcasting powerhouse, bestselling author, and host of the Smart Passive Income podcast. A master at understanding his audience, Pat harnesses the power of podcasting to forge deep connections and build relat...
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1:01:53
Josh Kaplan: The Secret to Morning Brew's Podcast Success
Want to uncover the secrets behind the success of Morning Brew's podcast? Join us for a riveting conversation with Josh Kaplan, their product manager of audio and podcast producer, sharing the keys to an authentic product and a loyal fan base. ...
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Jordan Harbinger: Growing a Podcast to 6,000,000 Downloads a Month
Jordan Harbinger shares his top tips for interviewing guests, growing your podcast, and turning your show into a meaningful side hustle.Links:Watch the conversation on our YouTube chann...
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We're taking a break...
Podcasting in Real Life is going on a hiatus for a bit, but that doesn't mean you have to say good-bye ;)Make sure to check out our other podcasts and videos to continue growing your podcasting skills:
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How do you get more engagement on Patreon?
In this bonus episode, Travis shares several tips to help Tara increase her engagement on Patreon and incentivize more listeners to support the show every month.Want to be featured on a future episode of Podcasting in Real Life?
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Tara Burke // The Witches Muse
On today's episode of Podcasting in Real Life, I get to sit down with Tara Burke, host of "The Witches Muse."Tara shares how she uses Instagram to find guests for her podcasts and the importance of going at your own pace.If you ...
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How do you know when to quit?
In this bonus episode, Travis gets super personal and shares the three questions he asks himself that, when the answers change, means it's time to quit.Want to be featured on a future episode of Podcasting in Real Life?
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