EPISODES

Jessica Rhodes is the founder of Interview Connections and joins me to discuss the evolution of the podcast guest industry. The first time I heard about this side of the podcast business in 2016, I didn't even think it was a thing. Jessica emphasizes the importance of being a podcast guest for business owners to reach new audiences and explains the benefits of niche podcasts over large, broad ones. If you are unsure if you should start your own podcast, being a guest is a gre

Adam McNeil is a senior vice president at Adopter Media, about podcast advertising. Adam went from an e-commerce startup, to becoming a podcast ad expert, revealing insights into the industry's inner workings. We discussed how brands can effectively match with podcasts, using a five-step vetting framework that considers renewal history, demographics, engagement, and ad efficacy. McNeil highlights the challenges in podcast advertising, including the difference between download

I attended PodSummit YYC in Calgary back in September—a creator-driven event reminiscent of the early days of Podcast Movement. Supported by Amazon / Art 19 (host of this podcast) and highlighted by an outstanding keynote from Jesse Lipscomb, the event buzzed with meaningful conversation about podcast discoverability and monetization. The hoser factor was high for this event. It was great meeting Alex Patterson from YouTube Canada, who offered great insights on integrating po

I'm leaving Winnipeg. So it seems only fitting that I interview the man responsible for bringing me here 19 years ago. Garth Buchko was the General Manager at CJOB/Power 97 when we met in July 2006. "Butch" shares his journey from a young radio enthusiast to becoming a successful general manager at Corus Entertainment He discusses the competitive Winnipeg radio market, highlighting the importance of relationships, hard work, and innovative sales strategies. The conversation c

Alan Zweig's new podcast is called "Tubby". It's a unique show that explores conversations about weight, body image, and self-esteem, and not a typical self-help podcast. Together with Alan Black, (Left Of Dial Media) the show approaches the topic with authenticity and humour, focusing on storytelling rather than providing solutions. They've intentionally kept the podcast audio-first, while still considering video; for marketing purposes naturally. Their goal is to create som

There are a few Instagram accounts that operate anonymously. Now comes a podcast that is somewhat anonymous. A 15 year radio pro dubbed "Radio Girl" reveals enough about herself to tell us why she has embarked on this project, and also showing us that while the podcast's artwork is AI, she definitely is a real person. She shares candid insights about the challenges of working in radio, including toxic workplace dynamics, sexual harassment, and the the dysfunctional relationsh

Anna Zee has been with Q104 in Halifax for nearly 38 years. Her first radio foray was in 1981 at Queens University's. She transitioned...

Paul Jacobs returnes to remind radio to stop selling radio and start selling solutions.

Michael Geist shares his thoughts about the CRTC Regulation process.

Damian Rickards shares the story of his 25+ year trip through radioland.

Todd Cochrane passed away September 8, 2025. Here is his obituary as it appeared in Podnews. Yesterday I spent the day listening to our...

Greg Wasserman from RSS.com is on the show to talk podcasting. Having made his way through the media ad buying world, Greg spent some...

Join Pat Moran from Talking Buffalo as he discusses into the trouble you can get into when you are first instead of right.

Romina Hakim is the owner of Red Lips Media. She is one of those creators who scores a hattrick in audio creation as her work extends...

When I spoke with Dave Sturgeon for this episode, I knew I was in for a a full radio autopsy. Dave’s career spans over four decades, and...

When it was announced at Podcast Movement last year that Paul Riismandel would become the new President of Signal Hill Insights , it...

Norma Jean Belenky is the host of the Podbiz , and we didn't get a chance to finish our conversation we started at the Podcast Show in...

Paul Ferguson shares how Belleville’s local radio thrives through community focus, innovation, and podcasting in a changing Canadian media landscape.

Meet Gordon Firemark - the Podcast Lawyer.

Rachel Gilbert and I connected over microphones to discuss her perpetual reinvention in the world of audio. We reminisced about her early...