Episodes

June 12, 2025

ICYMI - Fiercely Independent: Podcasting with Purpose with Dave Hamil…

In Case You Missed It… Meet Dave Hamilton, an iconic figure in the podcasting world, known for his blend of geeky charm and musical prowess. In this episode, we chat with Dave about his remarkable journey from the dawn of the...

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June 5, 2025

Fiercely Independent: Podcasting with Purpose with Dave Hamilton

Matt Levine chats with Dave Hamilton, Founder of BackBeat Media. They discuss what it really takes to build a podcast—from building community and attracting sponsors to maintaining top-tier audio quality and treating your sho...

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May 22, 2025

ICYMI - The Evolution of Podcasting with Hall of Famer Dave Jackson

In Case You Missed It… Podcasting legend Dave Jackson joins us for a captivating conversation that traces his awe-inspiring journey from the early days of podcasting in 2005 to his celebrated status in the industry today. Wit...

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May 15, 2025

The Evolution of Podcasting with Hall of Famer Dave Jackson

Matt Levine chats with Dave Jackson, Head of Podpage and founder of The School of Podcasting. Dave shares how he got started in podcasting, the lessons he’s learned across nearly two decades, and why staying true to your audi...

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May 1, 2025

ICYMI - Entertainment for Your Ears, While Your Eyes are Busy: Spoken…

In Case You Missed It… Join us for an engaging chat with James Cridland, the brilliant mind from Brisbane behind Podnews. With his rich background in radio, James has become a prominent figure in the podcasting world since 2017. Discover how he...

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April 24, 2025

Entertainment for Your Ears, While Your Eyes are Busy: Spoken Word Au…

Matt Levine chats with James Cridland, a radio veteran and the mind behind Podnews, a daily podcast and newsletter covering the podcasting industry. With over 1,930 podcast episodes and newsletters, James shares his insights on why audio is still...

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April 10, 2025

ICYMI - Crafting the Perfect Podcast Sound Through Automation and Art…

In Case You Missed It… Christoph Grasser, an audio virtuoso with a diverse background in engineering, music, and production, takes center stage to share his remarkable journey with us. From blending rock and metal concerts to orchestrating German...

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April 3, 2025

Crafting the Perfect Podcast Sound Through Automation and Artistry wi…

Matt Levine sits down with Christoph Grasser, an audio engineer, musician, producer, and the head of strategy for Auphonic, an all-in-one audio post-production web tool. They discuss why finding a loyal niche audience is more valuable than chasing...

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March 20, 2025

ICYMI - Beyond the Headlines: Balancing Journalism, Community, and AI…

In Case You Missed It… Erica Mandy, the pioneering force behind The NewsWorthy podcast, joins us for a riveting conversation on her transformation from a traditional TV news reporter to a leading voice in podcasting. Erica opens up about her...

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March 13, 2025

Beyond the Headlines: Balancing Journalism, Community, and AI with Er…

Matt Levine talks with Erica Mandy, Founder and Host of The NewsWorthy, an award-winning daily news podcast. They discuss Erica’s bold leap from TV news reporting to podcasting and why she felt compelled to create a more accessible, less...

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Feb. 27, 2025

ICYMI - Why You're Wrong About AI: Overcoming Limitations of Artifici…

In Case You Missed It… Chris Penn, the pioneering mind behind TrustInsights.ai and a leading figure in AI analytics, shares his captivating journey through the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. From his early days in IT to his...

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Feb. 20, 2025

Why You're Wrong About AI: Overcoming Limitations of Artificial Intel…

Matt Levine sits down with Christopher Penn, the Co-Founder and Chief Data Scientist at TrustInsights.ai. They discuss why we’re underusing AI, the biases holding us back, and how to embrace AI’s strengths for practical applications. Christopher...

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Feb. 6, 2025

ICYMI - The Era of AI-Powered Content Creation: Insights from 20-Year…

In Case You Missed It… Podcasting icon Rob Greenlee takes us on a captivating journey through the evolution of podcasting, sharing his unique insights from over two decades in the industry. From his early beginnings in radio in 1999 to working with...

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Jan. 30, 2025

The Era of AI-Powered Content Creation: Insights from 20-Year Podcast…

Matt Levine talks with podcasting legend Rob Greenlee to discuss content creation in the age of AI. They discuss the growing influence of video in podcasting, short-form versus long-form content, and how to stand out in an increasingly competitive...

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Jan. 16, 2025

ICYMI - Outpace Your Competition with AI Marketing: Secrets from Mike…

In Case You Missed It… Mike Allton, the mastermind behind four thriving podcasts, takes us on a journey through his decade-long experience in content creation. With a rich background in balancing side hustles and full-time gigs, including his work...

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Jan. 9, 2025

Outpace Your Competition with AI Marketing: Secrets from Mike Allton

Matt Levine sits down with Mike Allton to discuss the seismic shifts AI is creating across industries. They also discuss AI’s role in marketing, productivity, and content creation, including how Mike uses AI to manage four active podcasts without...

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