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 Few topics ignite the imagination more than the unsolved and the unexplained. From the 1940s to today, there are thousands of missing persons cases in the U.S. that still remain unsolved. Since 2016, the Unfound Podcast has been investigating those cases and providing all of the information and evidence available, to get new leads on the mysteries. A True Crime show like no other, Unfound interviews the friends and family of the disappeared; walking you through each real case, step by step, revealing the events that led up to the disappearance and the characters involved. Scroll through the episode list. See a name you recognize? You may have the missing detail that breaks the case wide open! When, how and why did you start podcasting?
When? First episode came out Sept. 2016 – disappearance of Suzanne Lyall. How? I had been actually doing podcasting for several years in a totally different genre but had always followed true crime tv. Then in April 2016 I started my first true crime podcast with a co-host. After about 4 months, we decided to go separate ways. Then, I started Unfound on my own a few months later. Why? My motivation to start Unfound was I wanted to do a program that I would listen to. I wanted to do one in which I wasn’t just collecting info from Wikipedia and Websleuths and The Charley Project, etc. and reading the data off. I wanted to go to the people who have experienced these disappearances personally. I wanted to interview families and friends so these disappearances would feel a lot more personal to the listeners. Along the way, I think the way we do things at Unfound also reveals more relevant information than can be found anywhere else out there on the Internet. How did you pick a subject/topic? Well, technically, we don’t “pick” disappearances to feature. Instead, the guests choose to come on the program. We don’t cover a missing persons case unless someone can be interviewed. Yes, we send out emails and messages to family members when we can find them. But, they are the ones who choose to be on the program. But often times, they approach us first. Describe some of the struggles you had when first building your audience and how you were able to keep them once they found you. Struggles???? Hahahaha. Many. And the answer here will link in with the next question. But the first reviews of Unfound were HORRIBLE. 1 star. 1 star. 1 star. 2 stars. 1 star. On iTunes. I’m serious. Those kinds of reactions can cause a host to really do some soul searching. What I decided, and I think I’ve been proven right since then, is that those reviews were due to Unfound being different and NOT because I didn’t know what I was doing. How so? At the time in 2016, the true-crime public was used to the Serial podcast format which many other following podcasts copied. The hosts speaking in “NPR soft monotones” while obviously using scripts. Music being mixed in to add drama throughout the entire episode. All the episodes being less than an hour long. Cliffhangers before the ads so people will hang around for the next 15 minutes or next week’s episode. Then, Unfound comes along. I speak in my normal every day voice with my every day personality. Scripting is only about 10% of an entire episode—the rest is free form conversation between myself and the guest. Music only being at the beginning and end of the episode. Episodes sometimes going 3 hours long. NO cliffhangers and NO ads—that’s still true 3 and a half years later. What I’m saying is I did everything the opposite of what other hosts were doing at the time in 2016. And experienced true crime listeners who listened to Serial, etc. found Unfound revolting. Now, in 2020? Myself and my assistants now notice other podcasts copying Unfound. LONGER episodes. NO cliffhangers. More news and information, and less drama. How do we at Unfound keep an audience, some of whom rejected the program 3 years ago? By working harder than everyone else. Besides the episodes every Friday, I host a live show on YouTube on Wednesday nights. I host a private Think Tank on YouTube every Sunday evenings. I write 3000 words blogs on Patreon for every single disappearance we feature. I keep in contact with most of the guests who have been on the program—over 170 of them now. I have two assistants who monitor the Facebook Discussion Group (almost 7000 members) 24/7 to make sure the conversations there are PG-rated and on topic. Trolls are immediately banned. I have an assistant who does nothing but coordinates with future guests—she has been with me the longest. I have an assistant who is the moderator for the shows on YouTube—she also calls additional people if more coverage of a disappearance is needed. This assistant is also kind of an overseer of everything Unfound does to make sure we are headed in the right direction. I have an assistant who does nothing but YouTube and the new website—for example, Unfound is the only true crime podcast that converts its audio show into a video show within 24 hours of the episode airing on Podomatic. I have an assistant who works on nothing but special projects like sending out information requests if I feel something needs more investigation after a guest has been on the program. It takes ALL that in my opinion to show the audience that we take their listenership seriously, and that we want them to know we are working hard to continue to earn their trust. Advice for people that haven’t pressed record yet? #1. You MUST make a good program. What is a good program? One that is indicative of your values, ethics, and morals. A program that is a representation of who you are as a person. This will be important for your mental health. Don’t craft a program because it’s trendy or the latest fad. Design one based on what YOU think YOU should be doing. That will get you through the rough times because podcasting can be a grind. #2. Your good program must be . . . good. If you think you can just slide up to the microphone with no prep and wow people, you’re wrong. My best advice would be study how comedians put their routines together. They are meticulous. They agonize over every word. You should be doing that too. As far as equipment, I use a 15 year old microphone connected to a 2 yr old MacBook—I was using a Mac Mini before that. I use Garageband to record my side of the program and to edit the interviews. Some other hosts are more sophisticated. Some are less. It all depends on how technologically advanced you are. #3. You must be honest with yourself if you stink. But YOU have to be self-aware enough to know that you stink. Because trust me, you won’t believe anyone else that tells you that because your pride will get in the way. #4. Bizarrely enough, and almost in counter to #3, DO NOT read your reviews on iTunes or anywhere else. They don’t matter. Trust me, you’re going to reject the ones that say you’re terrible and you’re going to completely believe the ones that give you 5 stars. Both kinds of reviews are probably wrong. This goes back to #3 in that YOU have to know if you’re good or not—do not rely on reviews to tell you that. If you are good, the audience will find you. If you are not, they won’t. Reviews don’t matter. #5. Find good people to help. Now, this is the most direct way you can tell if your podcast is good. How? By how much other people want to be involved with it. If no one ever comes to you and asks to help out in some way, THAT should tell you something. For example, every assistant I have came to me—I didn’t have to seek them out. They heard Unfound and desired to be a part of it because they believe in the cause that the podcast represents. I didn’t have to convince them of that—they convinced themselves of that. Unfound is what it is because of all the help I receive and the work my assistants do. And once you have people helping you, trust them. Give them important things to do. Do not helicopter parent them. Always mention them to your audience. #6. Don’t start seeking ads and Patreon members as soon as your first episode comes out. Why? It makes it look like you feel entitled to be given money just because you recorded some words into an mp3 file. And that’s pathetic. EARN your audience. Get to the point where THEY ask you to start a Patreon account so THEY can contribute—another way you’ll know your program is good. Me? I didn’t start a Patreon account until Unfound was 14 months old and it was because listeners requested it. And I STILL don’t have any ads in my podcast. #7. Find ways to branch out past podcasting in whatever genre you select. Just like actors are known as triple threats—sing, dance, act. You do the same. Find groups to speak to. Write blogs. Host a live show on YouTube or Facebook. Don’t just do . . . the podcast.
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All covid-19 related podcasts started after March 15th will now be completely free on Podomatic until we all get through this In this strange new world we now find ourselves living in, uncertainty seems to be the theme of every day. What will be shut down today? Will I have my job tomorrow? Will there be food at my grocery store? How long is this going to last? It’s scary not knowing what’s going to happen or if there will be help for us if we need it. All over the world, we are feeling the effects of not only a pandemic, but the isolation it has caused. Going stir-crazy, watching the news all day, not hearing real stories from real people or being able to share your own experiences can become maddening extremely quickly. Podcasting is a tool fortunate enough to not only be able to give you a voice and platform but reach; the ability to communicate to hundreds of millions of people. In times of global emergency, it’s so important to stay in communication. Giving updates, observations, and information of any kind really be helpful in supporting each other and can even save lives. That’s why we are offering FREE Pro Accounts to everyone that’s willing to create a new podcast to share their stories about how life has changed for them over the past month due to COVID. We want to hear your story and so do millions of other people around the world who are coping with this virus and our new way of life. What people need to know:
NOTE: Existing Podomatic users are encouraged to go through the same steps and create a NEW account to take advantage of the Free Pro Account for COVID Updates offer. Through our system, you can submit to our partners like Spotify, Deezer, Apple Podcasts, and more for free to maximize your update reach. As we are all practicing “social distancing”, maybe these podcasts can help us feel not so alone.
If there’s ANYTHING Podomatic can do to help you or your show during this time please let us know. Let’s get through this together. Stay safe and be well, Podomatic Welcome Back to The Podomatic Feature Series! Leading us into Spring this year is Rainbow Country, our #1 Ranked LGBTQ Podcast. Mark Tara, creator, and host of Rainbow Country aims to shine their spotlight on the incredible and often overlooked work of creatives in the LGBTQ Community. Guest interviews with professionals in film, TV, and music, always lead to Hot Topic discussions on arts, culture, health, and business. Rainbow Country has everything one needs to learn something new. Check out our interview below!  Start Your Podcast HERE When, how and why did you start podcasting? "I have to say I didn't START podcasting. Podcasting said "GURL you better catch up!" Allow me to explain. In June 2016 I started my Gay radio show Rainbow Country on CIUT895FM in Toronto & it wasn't until a year into my show I realized I was selling myself short by not offering the show up as a podcast, so, I did my research & realized that Podomatic offered, among other things, a Gay and Lesbian chart. It was that moment podcasting said to me "GURL you better catch up". So I joined Podomatic & I'm happy to say as a result, Rainbow Country is usually in the top 10 of Podomatic's Gay & Lesbian chart & the show has gotten as high as #1! Something I'm very proud of." How did you pick a subject/topic? "Picking a TOPIC or SUBJECT usually happens organically. Something that catches my attention. I'll reach out to potential guests & usually it works out. I'm fortunate to say I've had on leaders & regular members of Canada's LGBT Community plus I'm happy to say I've had on Oscar winners, Grammy winners, best selling authors, film & music festivals as well. I'm always looking for ways to expand the show." Advice for people that haven’t pressed record yet? "What I've learned is that what works for one, may not work for another. That being said, I think if people are looking to get into podcasting they should take their time to find their voice. What makes you unique to other podcasts that are out there? Be professional. Professionalism will take you places & just as importantly pick the best platform to host your show that will get your show out to as many ears as possible. In my professional opinion, Podomatic stands head & shoulders above the rest." Podomatic Launches Recording App for iOS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS RELEASE - 02/25/2020 SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Podomatic, the global podcast publisher since 2005, just released a podcast recording app for iOS. Record, publish and view detailed performance stats right on your iPhone, all for free. We are excited for this iOS version to be joining our popular Android version, released late summer 2019. Podomatic’s ethos has always been to empower podcasters with the tools they need to express themselves. Allowing them to easily produce the highest quality content possible to share with the world through our partners like Deezer, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play and more. That’s why we are thrilled to deliver the Podomatic Podcast Recorder for iOS. Making it easier than ever for anyone to record and publish a high-quality podcast, regardless of skill, location, or equipment. You never know when or where inspiration and opportunity will strike! Always be ready with Podomatic Podcast Recorder. Find it here! Podomatic Podcast Recorder allows you to record high-quality audio that is automatically leveled, compressed and filtered, to get rid of unwanted background noise and really let your voice shine through. When you’re done recording, you’re only a click away from publishing. That audio is also saved straight to your Media Library where you can access it from anywhere, anytime. It’s that simple. Podomatic audio expert Christopher Griffin added, “Recording Hi-Fi audio, then figuring out what to do with it, is always the biggest initial hurdle to overcome for a new podcaster. So we put a studio in their pocket. Our goal really is to take the production aspects out of the equation, so our podcasters can focus purely on a well-produced, entertaining show. I believe our podcasts and tools prove that.” Podomatic Podcast Recorder - Create a professional podcast quickly and easily! Record all your episodes directly from your mobile device. Publish and share your episodes on Facebook, Twitter, and all your favorite social media. Track and analyze your podcast growth with professional stats such as plays, views, follows, likes and downloads. Check the progress of your overall podcast or see how any individual episode is performing with your audience. Upload your custom cover art and episode covers to make your podcast stand out. Record your podcast with ease or upload audio from your phone. All of your episodes are protected on your cloud storage account for free. -ENDS- About Podomatic: Podomatic was founded in San Francisco in 2005 as a private company with the mission of helping independent podcasters get their voice heard with hosting and distribution services. For over 15 years, Podomatic has helped hundreds of thousands of podcasters get their shows on Deezer, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more. Top of the industry features are included for podcasters, such as detailed podcasting statistics, customizable web pages, embed players for sharing on Social media, and much more. A Podomatic mobile app is also available on both iOS and Android for listeners to download, stream, and listen to their favorite podcasts on the go. A Podomatic recording app, allowing creators to record, publish and share a podcast, right from their phone. Available on iOS and Android. A professional Weebly website is also available for more advanced podcasters straight from Podomatic. Weebly's drag-and-drop interface allows podcasters to create a beautiful website with no code required. For Press Contact: Press@podomatic.com
Hello Podcasters and welcome back to another edition of The Podomatic Feature Series! This week we spoke with SoCal Dj/Producer/Podcaster Cuscino about his podcast and radio show “Future/Sound with Cuscino”. Like many of our pods, this one was born out of passionate necessity and wild creativity. If you’re desperate to experience something you’ve never heard before, tune-in to the meticulously curated, Future/Sound podcast. But you don’t have to take my word for it, get the inside-scoop from Cuscino himself below! Futuresoundradio.com  1. When, how and why did you start podcasting? I started my weekly (and now nationally-syndicated) radio show, Future/Sound with CUSCINO, all the way back in May of 2015, with my first pilot station being RezRadio (a small FM station in San Diego, California)…many thanks to John and the station there for believing in the concept and letting me run with it there. That was the beginning…I used to drive down from LA to SD every couple weeks to record, and pre-record episodes of the show in the station’s studio. I was really grinding it out then. From there, it was always my original intention to have a place to preserve past episodes of the show, and allow fans of the show — whether located in SoCal or elsewhere — to re-listen to past episodes from anywhere in the world…and that’s where podcasting came into play as a natural extension of the show, especially with many of the tracks I include in the weekly mixes being brand new music from artists, producers, and DJs making the freshest, most progressive bass-centric music from around the globe. I curate each and every track that's featured in the weekly mix every single week, in search of the newest trap, futurebass, futureTrap, progressive EDM and everything in between. Those artists and producers dedicated to pushing boundaries and creating new movements in sound — as I’ve always been when producing my own music — that’s who and what I look for. 2. How did you pick a subject/topic? For me it was a natural part of my own evolution as a progressive electro/trap/hiphop artist/producer and DJ myself. It’s something I’m passionate about, naturally. I’ve been writing, recording, and producing, as well as performing live both as an artist (original material) as well as a trap, chilltrap, and deep bass DJ (depending on the vibe and venue) under the name CUSCINO. Before then, I’ve been in bands (heading up the guitar and electro/texture element departments) and electronic production outfits since before I could drive a car. I’ve also done quite a bit of scoring/composing for film in the past, so creating an hour-long arc/soundscape/mix for fans of this type of music to vibe to, watch Stranger Things on mute to, or whatever just felt like a natural progression for me as a creator, artist, DJ, influencer, or whatever you’d like to consider me. It wasn’t really too daunting to me in producing an hour-long specialty show like this since I was used to creating larger bodies of work already…It was more of a challenge, one that I was excited to take on. As I was already hand-picking and curating tracks carefully for each of my sets, at some point, it just made sense to me to formulate it all into a radio show that could be aired to more people than I could ever share these gems within a single venue, or in a single mix — it enabled me to be in well, over 100 countries now, at one time. That’s the stuff of superhuman and superheroes in my book :-) This was also something I noticed was really missing in the electro/EDM/trap/futurebass space — there really weren’t many artists/DJs producing any sort of consistent, weekly show that existed on FM airwaves or in the podcast space that are ultra high-quality and super high-fidelity, with tons of replay value. Sure, there’s plenty of automated stuff going on Sirius XM, but as both a performer and a fan, these often lack any sort of arc, excitement, or human touch because they are often automated…and soul-less. As a fan, and creator, of this type of music, you want to feel something, and experience something, and that’s my goal with each and every show. 3. Advice for people that haven’t pressed record yet? Truthfully…if you have the itch to create a podcast, or radio show, just start. Find something that you’re passionate about, that you love, and that you could do — or talk about — all day every day, and you’ll have the ability to create more content than you’ll ever be able to use. Don’t let perfectionism kill your vibe either. Most likely, your first few shows (or more), may simply suck. And that’s ok…you’ll get the hang of it and improve your game along the way. Practice makes perfect. And as you go along listen to your shows, get feedback from people, listen to other shows, and improve as you go along. You don’t need a $10,000 mic these days either to have a radio show, but some basic audio engineering understanding can go a long way. If you don’t have that, fear not…find a friend that does, or there’s even little podcast studios popping up in certain parts of the world where you can just plug-in and hit record if you don’t have the stuff at home. 4. Which one of your episodes would you recommend to a new listener? Honestly, any of them! Each and every episode’s feature tracks are curated by me, arranged in a set, and then mixed live with no edits (aside from the voiceover throughout the show). Future/Sound with CUSCINO is now on episode 207 as of this writing, running 4 years strong, has an FM listener footprint of more than 1 million people via our FM affiliate stations, and is downloaded in over 100 countries now. There are great tracks, approved by yours truly, in every episode, but hey, if I have to pick a number, start with Episode 180 (Side A), and work forward from there. That’ll give you plenty to vibe to. PODOMATIC PARTNERS WITH DEEZERSAN FRANCISCO, CA - Podomatic, the podcast publisher since 2005, teams up with global audio streaming service Deezer, to allow podcasters to upload their shows with a single click! Podcasting has proven to be a great equalizer in media, enabling anyone to reach the same audience as major networks and large corporations. This audience is growing thanks to services like Deezer, who continue to expand their catalogs with podcasts from all over the world. Our new single-click submission feature makes it easy for podcasters to reach a greater and more diverse audience compared to our other partnerships. As well as on our own Podomatic directory, equipped with detailed stats and ranking system. Podomatic Founder Johnny Mansour added, “We couldn’t be more excited to be working with Deezer. Their monthly podcast usage has increased by 250% - including quadrupling the amount of podcast listening time - over the last two years. It’s a true thrill to introduce our podcasters to this growing audience. Our goal is, and will always be, helping independent podcasters thrive and grow by enabling them to expand the reach of their show. Our partnership and integration with Deezer is a big part of that.” Frédéric Antelme, VP Content, and Productions, Deezer said: “This year will be massive for podcasters. Over the past year, we've seen an amazing boom in podcast listening all around the world on Deezer. We love the work that Podomatic is doing to make it easier than ever for podcasters to upload their work. In the end, our job is to help listeners and content creators find each other and now that's only a click away." Getting a podcast on Deezer with Podomatic is easy and free! First, create a Podomatic account, then record your show with our simple browser recording tool, or one of our mobile apps. Publish and click the “Submit to Deezer” button on the directories tab and watch the stats roll in! You’re now a globally distributed podcaster. -ENDS- About Deezer: Deezer connects 14 million monthly active users around the world to 56 million tracks. Available in over 180 countries worldwide, Deezer gives instant access to one of the largest and most diverse global music streaming catalog on any device. Deezer is the only music streaming service with Flow, the unique mix of all your old favorites and new recommendations in one ever-changing stream. Based on an intuitive, proprietary algorithm and created by people who love music, it’s the only place to hear all your music back-to-back with fresh discoveries tailored to you. Deezer is available on your favorite device, including smartphone, tablet, PC, laptop, home sound system, connected car or smart TV. About Podomatic: Podomatic was founded in San Francisco in 2005 as a private company with the mission of helping independent podcasters get their voice heard with hosting and distribution services. For over 15 years, Podomatic has helped hundreds of thousands of podcasters get their shows on Deezer, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more. Top of the industry features are included for podcasters, such as detailed podcasting statistics, customizable web pages, embed players for sharing on Social media, and much more. A Podomatic mobile app is also available on both iOS and Android for listeners so they can download, stream, and listen to their favorite podcasts on the go. Our easy to use Podcast Studio recording app is also available for Andriod users to record, edit and publish episodes on the go. iOS version coming Spring 2020! A professional Weebly website is also available for more advanced podcasters straight from Podomatic. Weebly's drag-and-drop interface allows podcasters to create a beautiful website with no coding required. For Press Contact: Press@podomatic.com Greetings Podcasters and welcome to a Brazilian edition of the Podomatic Feature Series! This week we introduce you to HotMix Club from Sao Paulo, Brazil. HotMix Club is one of our many amazing music/DJ podcasts and is sure to pump up your bass. Influenced by everything from Novos Baianos to Whitney Houston, Reinaldo has what you need to get your groove back. Start your Podcast Here! Reinaldo had this to say about HotMix Club; rcleston.podomatic.com When, how and why did you start podcasting? "I started my podcast on September 24 2011, officially, this episode was a demo for 97 FM (radio station in Sao Paulo, Brasil). I wanted to work as a DJ on this radio and do podcasting for the possibility of improving my skills during my course at university." How did you pick a subject/topic? "The subject I chose because I love EDM. In my childhood, I listened to Gigi d'Agostino, Whitney Houston, Dj Sammy and others. I saw that the music disappeared with the time and I playing in my program this music to keep/save history." Advice for people that haven’t pressed record yet? "I'd say to record your first episode. This episode is the hardest because you will be afraid. After some episodes in Podomatic you see that is easy peasy.” What a fantastic story. HUGE thank you to Reinaldo for doing this interview and doing it in English! (Portuguese is his native tongue.) It’s a huge thrill to have so many podcasters from all over the WORLD, as part of our podcast community.  Hello podcasters and welcome back to another edition of The Podomatic Feature Series! This week we spoke with the buffest of all film buffs, The Film ‘89 Podcast. The crew has been reviewing and spoiling movies on their site film89.co.uk for years and in 2018, finally brought their voice to the podcasting world. Not your typical movie review pod, Film ‘89 deep dives into the concepts and methods of film making with expert guests from documentary producers to visual effects experts, illustrators and more! Check it out on Podomatic film89podcast.podomatic.com When, how and why did you start podcasting? “We started the podcast in January 2018 after a few of the guys on the site had cut their teeth as guest hosts on the brilliant @WrongReel podcast with its host @colebrax.” How did you pick a subject/topic? “With us, our podcast was always going to be centered around film & television as that’s the subject of the site we run, http://film89.co.uk. We’re all hugely passionate cinephiles.” Advice for people that haven’t pressed record yet? “Our best advice is to just be yourself. Being genuine counts for a lot. And also be judicious in your editing. Keep the conversation flowing and to the point. Editing out long pauses and hesitation makes so much difference to the flow of an episode.” Start Your Podcast Here!  Welcome back podcasters! To The Podomatic Feature Series This week, we spoke with DucksNPucks podcast to get the cold hard facts about starting a Hockey Podcast. These folks have been cheesing greasy wristers from the blue line since 2014 and always have fresh episodes for us hockey fans! Check out the podcast here! ducksnpucks.podomatic.com FB- @DucksNPucksblog IG- @ducksnpucks Twt-@ducksnpucks 1. When, how, and why did you start podcasting? DucksNPucks podcast was started in the summer of 2014 before the 2014-15 NHL season to compliment DucksNPucks.com which was started earlier in the year to cover the Anaheim Ducks and NHL through written articles and social media. The podcast gives fans a place to ask questions about the Anaheim Ducks and hockey. [It] was also designed as a place for news and hot topics for hockey fans. There weren’t many options in terms of podcasts that covered the Ducks. To this day there still isn’t an official podcast run by the Ducks hockey team. 2. How did you pick a subject/topic? The topic for the show was chosen based upon the DucksNPucks articles and social media that were already covering the team and sport of hockey. We also decided to cover the NHL and sport of hockey in general so the show wasn’t just focused on the Anaheim Ducks. 3. Advice for people that haven’t pressed record yet? The biggest advice we can give to someone that wants to do podcasting is to first find a topic that is big enough to develop a decent-sized audience. If the topic for the show is too narrowly focused, then it might be difficult to build a following. Also, do some research in regards to technology and test out the equipment before trying to record an actual show. In the beginning, we went through some growing pains trying to use different types of equipment and different recording methods. Start Your Podcast Here!  Welcome back to another edition of The Podomatic Feature Series This week we bodyslam you into the world of Professional Wrestling with the Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling Podcast! www.podomatic.com/podcasts/tmptow With in-depth interviews, researched discussions, and a whole lot of DDT’s, you can't go wrong with this one. We asked John (co-founder) a few questions before he choke-slammed our intern: 1. When, how and why did you start podcasting? Starting the podcast was a well thought out venture, called the Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling. We started the podcast in January of 2015. Originally, we would just record phone calls of ourselves talking about the business we loved so dearly: professional wrestling. We really wanted to do something in the wrestling business that was fun and wouldn't be a burden on us. It was more of a passion play or a labor of love for us. We wanted to do it because we felt like there were so many stories to tell about the wrestling business and more importantly the wrestlers themselves. We had agreed early on that this would be strictly wrestler interviews and that is how we would drive the show and tell their stories. 2. How did you pick a subject/topic? The way we would pick a subject (or guest) was fairly simple: interview anyone from within the wrestling business who had a story to tell. One very easy thing to figure out early on was that the wrestlers always had a story to tell. So we will interview wrestling legends, Hall of Famers, current stars, future stars and people who worked behind the scenes as well. Sometimes the subject(s) are very topical as they have upcoming shows, movies, projects, signings etc to promote. We have been doing this for 5 years plus, have done over 430 shows, and have no signs of slowing down anytime soon as the guests just keep on rolling in. Picking the subject (or guest) is usually very fun, but sometimes securing them for the interviews can be a battle. 3. Advice for people that haven’t pressed record yet? My advice for people that haven't pressed record yet is, you have to be very passionate about what you want to record. This is going to be your show, and yes you want it to be successful, but you have to love it as well. For whatever it is you decide that your focus will be, I also suggest that you do your research. Even if you think you know the topics you are going to discuss well, it's always a good idea to do even more research. As long as you love what your talking about and are prepared, you should never be intimidated to hit that record button and start your podcast. Passion plus research will ensure a great podcast that you will love recording each week! Start Your Podcast Here!  |
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