Meet The Podcasters

Mollie McGlockin hosts the Sleep Is A Skill podcast. Sleep Is A Skill is a company that optimizes people’s sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. After having her own experience with insomnia while traveling internationally, Mollie created what she couldn’t find - a place to go to learn the skill set of sleep.  While addressing her own sleep issues, Mollie became fascinated with chronobiology, which is essentially the study of the natural circadian rhythms in the body. On her podcast Mollie focuses on chronobiology’s practical application to sleep and our overall experience of life.  Mollie takes the craft of podcasting very seriously. From day one she set a high bar on quality and is continually working to refine and enhance the production processes she’s put in place. In this interview James Deeney speaks with Mollie about the various investments she’s made and strategies she adopted to produce a podcast that looks and sounds highly professional. Full show notes and links to resources mentioned: https://www.podcast.co/inspire/sleep-is-a-skill-mollie-mcglocklin  Join MatchMaker.fm: https://www.matchmaker.fm/  Connect with Mollie  Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-mcglocklin-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molliemcglocklin/ Connect with James  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_deeney/  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/james-deeney-scicomm  Meet the Podcasters is produced by Podcast.co - a Manchester-based podcast hosting platform & production house that creates, hosts, and monetizes audio content. Since launching in 2017, Podcast.co has produced podcasts for globally recognised brands and artists including Roc Nation, Samsung, VICE, DJ Shadow, and more.  Website: https://www.podcast.co/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastdotco/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastdotco  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcastdotco/ 

Colin Gray is the founder of Alitu, an automated podcast recording & editing tool, and The Podcast Host, one of the longest running and most authoritative podcasting blogs on the web. In addition, he also hosts his own show called Podcraft which teaches listeners how to create better quality audio content.  Colin has been helping people set up and run successful podcasts for more than a decade. Coming from an academic background, in 2008 Colin began teaching lecturers how to use podcasting to enhance student learning. He then founded The Podcast Host website in 2011, which has now helped several thousand people launch and grow their own podcast. In this interview, James Deeney speaks with Colin about everything beginners need to know to plan, launch, and grow a successful podcast.  Full show notes and links to resources mentioned: https://www.podcast.co/inspire/colin-gray-podcast-host  Join MatchMaker.fm: https://www.matchmaker.fm/  Connect with Colin  Website: https://www.thepodcasthost.com/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/colinmcgray  Twitter: https://twitter.com/colinmcgray  Meet the Podcasters is produced by Podcast.co - a Manchester-based podcast hosting platform & production house that creates, hosts, and monetizes audio content. Since launching in 2017, Podcast.co has produced podcasts for globally recognised brands and artists including Roc Nation, Samsung, VICE, DJ Shadow, and more.  Website: https://www.podcast.co/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastdotco/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastdotco 

On the Kitchen Club Podcast, Sarah Malcolm and Serena Louth bring listeners honest discussions around the kitchen table with leading experts and influencers from the health and wellness space. Each week their goal is to learn and grow through conversations about the different tools, tips, and behaviours we can all adopt to enrich our lives. And in keeping with the name of the show, they also create a unique home-cooked recipe in every episode using their guests' top 3 favorite ingredients.  Sarah and Serena both come from a background in recipe development and yoga so Kitchen Club is the perfect place for them to bring together their love of food and wellness in one place. And based on the audience of regular listeners they’ve managed to build, they’re clearly good at what they do. In this interview, James Deeney speaks with the pair about their podcasting journey to date, dealing with pre-interview nerves, visual branding, the gut-brain connection, and much more. Full show notes and links to resources mentioned: https://www.podcast.co/inspire/kitchen-club-podcast Join MatchMaker.fm: https://www.matchmaker.fm/  Connect with Sarah & Serena: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitchenclubpodcast/ Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmalcs Serena: https://www.instagram.com/serenalouth Meet the Podcasters is produced by Podcast.co - a Manchester-based podcast hosting platform & production house that creates, hosts, and monetizes audio content. Since launching in 2017, Podcast.co has produced podcasts for globally recognised brands and artists including Roc Nation, Samsung, VICE, DJ Shadow, and more.  Website: https://www.podcast.co/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastdotco/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastdotco 

Nick Jikomes is the host of the Mind & Matter podcast - which features conversations with scientists, creators, and entrepreneurs about how drugs, biotechnology, and science are impacting humanity. Nick is a neuroscientist, plant chemistry researcher, data scientist, and podcast host. He received a PhD in Neuroscience from Harvard University and a Bachelors in Genetics from the University of Wisconsin. He is now the Director of Science and Innovation at Leafly, which is one of the leading online platforms within the legal cannabis industry in the US.  In this interview James Deeney speaks to Nick about how to communicate scientific information effectively, preparing for interviews on short notice, how to negotiate sponsorships, and more.  Full show notes and links to resources mentioned: https://www.podcast.co/inspire/mind-and-matter-nick-jikomes  Join MatchMaker.fm: https://www.matchmaker.fm/  Connect with Nick  Website: https://www.nickjikomes.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-jikomes-3ab5b330  Twitter: https://twitter.com/trikomes Meet the Podcasters is produced by Podcast.co - a Manchester-based podcast hosting platform & production house that creates, hosts, and monetizes audio content. Since launching in 2017, Podcast.co has produced podcasts for globally recognised brands and artists including Roc Nation, Samsung, VICE, DJ Shadow, and more.  Website: https://www.podcast.co/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastdotco/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastdotco  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcastdotco/ 

Amy & Nick Thompson are the husband and wife team who co-founded ANT Podcast Management and co-host the What the Pho Travel Podcast. On What the Pho, Amy and Nick set out to take listeners on a journey as they document their experiences travelling to different countries all over the world, immersing themselves in local cultures. And the great thing about the show is, if they don’t like somewhere, they’ll tell you about it. Unlike some other travel podcasts, there’s no sugar coating here.  As well as giving practical hands-on advice you can apply to your own show, the pair also share some great stories about the interesting things they’ve been up to on their travels. In this interview, James Deeney speaks to Amy and Nick about how they first got involved in podcasting, best practices for producing content, and how to tap into local cultures when travelling.   Full show notes and links to resources mentioned: https://www.podcast.co/inspire/what-the-pho-travel-podcast  Join MatchMaker.fm: https://www.matchmaker.fm/  Connect with Nick & Amy Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastAnt  Website: https://www.ant-podcastmanagement.com/  Meet the Podcasters is produced by Podcast.co - a Manchester-based podcast hosting platform & production house that creates, hosts, and monetizes audio content. Since launching in 2017, Podcast.co has produced podcasts for globally recognised brands and artists including Roc Nation, Samsung, VICE, DJ Shadow, and more.  Website: https://www.podcast.co/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastdotco/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastdotco  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcastdotco/ 

On the Sika Strength Podcast and YouTube channel, Eoin Murphy and Daire Fitzgerald give their refreshingly honest and entertaining take on strength training methods, performance strategies, sports psychology, and much more. They’ve also recorded interviews with notable guests including Olympic medalists and some of the worlds’ most respected and successful weightlifting coaches.  In this interview, James Deeney speaks to Eoin and Daire about founding Sika Strength, monetising content, and interacting with listeners and viewers on social media. Full show notes and links to resources mentioned: https://www.podcast.co/inspire/sika-strength-eoin-daire  Join MatchMaker.fm: https://www.matchmaker.fm/  Connect with Sika Strength Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sikastrength  Website: https://www.sikastrength.com/  Meet the Podcasters is produced by Podcast.co - a Manchester-based podcast hosting platform & production house that creates, hosts, and monetizes audio content. Since launching in 2017, Podcast.co has produced podcasts for globally recognised brands and artists including Roc Nation, Samsung, VICE, DJ Shadow, and more.  Website: https://www.podcast.co/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastdotco/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastdotco  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcastdotco/ 

Chris Williamson is the host of Modern Wisdom - a podcast that helps listeners understand more about themselves and the world around them through conversations with some of the most interesting humans on the planet. From fitness tips and relationship advice to astronomy and biotechnology, it’s impossible to pigeon hole the show into one particular niche. But that’s part of what makes it so successful. Recent guests on the show include New York Times bestselling author Jordan Peterson, North Korean human rights activist Yeonmi Park, spiritual teacher Rupert Spira, founder of Farnham Street Shane Parrish, and lots more.  Full show notes and links to resources mentioned: https://www.podcast.co/inspire/modern-wisdom-chris-williamson  Connect with Chris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chriswillx  Connect with James  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_deeney/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/james-deeney-scicomm  Meet the Podcasters is produced by Podcast.co - a Manchester-based podcast hosting platform & production house that creates, hosts, and monetizes audio content. Since launching in 2017, Podcast.co has produced podcasts for globally recognised brands and artists including Roc Nation, Samsung, VICE, DJ Shadow, and more.  Website: https://www.podcast.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastdotco/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastdotco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcastdotco/ 

Welcome to Meet the Podcasters! Join James Deeney as he explores the craft of podcasting with hosts of successful shows. From concept development and planning to marketing and monetisation, each episode uncovers proven tps, tools, insights, and strategies for growing a loyal audience of engaged listeners. Whether you’re a host, producer, or podcast fan, you’ll get behind the scenes insight into the hard work, creativity, and persistence it takes to create something truly excellent. Subscribe now on YouTube or your favourite podcast listening app to get new episodes as soon as they’re released.  Connect with James  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_deeney/  LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/james-deeney-scicomm  Meet the Podcasters is produced by Podcast.co - a Manchester-based podcast hosting platform & production house that creates, hosts, and monetizes audio content. Since launching in 2017, Podcast.co has produced podcasts for globally recognised brands and artists including Roc Nation, Samsung, VICE, DJ Shadow, and more.  Website: https://www.podcast.co/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastdotco/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcastdotco  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcastdotco/

Bryan Barletta writes the Sounds Profitable newsletter, which is part of the Podnews network.  Sounds Profitable is released every Monday and focuses on all the latest news and developments in the world of podcast adtech. The podcast advertising space is often perceived as being pretty complicated, and it does have more than its fair share of jargon. So Bryan’s goal in writing the newsletter is to break down the common barriers to understanding and make the space accessible to everyone. The goal is to get people comfortable with emerging technologies and excited to try them out, which will ultimately help fuel the growth of the podcast industry as a whole.  In this interview, James Deeney talks to Bryan about some of the key things podcasters should understand about podcast adtech and podcast privacy. They discuss:  04:10 - Bryan’s career background 05:30 - Why podcasting is different form the rest of digital advertising 08:40 - Dynamic insertion vs Baked-in podcast ads  11:35 - Understanding the basics of podcast privacy 14:45 - Why IP address has limited value for podcast advertisers 17:40 - Solving the issue of podcast privacy through more collaboration 24:25 - What does ‘podcast adtech’ actually mean?26:20 - Common misconceptions about how podcast adtech works 30:30 - Are perceptions of programmatic advertising changing? 32:50 - Spotify’s plans to take the lead in the podcast market 37:40 - Exclusive podcasts vs Traditional RSS feeds 42:50 - Changes Bryan would like to see in the industry in 2021  Subscribe to Sounds Profitable Connect with Bryan: Twitter

Harry Morton is the founder and lead producer at Lower Street, a podcast production agency specialising in creating quality shows for brands.  Harry and his team are experts in working with businesses to create compelling audio content that also delivers a measurable return on investment. In this interview Harry talks to James Deeney about some of the key considerations businesses should keep in mind before launching their own podcast.

Titi Shodiya and Zakiya Whatley host Dope Labs, which is part of Spotify’s growing podcast network.  Dope Labs is founded on the belief that science is for everyone, not just academics locked away in ivory towers. The show is all about revealing the science behind stories and topics that are trending right now - everything from coronavirus, to plant based meat substitutes and even vibranium, the fictional metal from the Black Panther movie. By ditching the usual jargon and replacing it with compelling narratives and on-point pop culture references, Titi and Zakiya are bringing important research to a much wider audience.  In 2018, the pair entered Dope Labs Spotify’s “Sound Up” competition - which is an accelerator program dedicated to lifting and amplifying the voices of women of colour in podcasting. After being selected as finalists from a pool of more than 18,000 applicants, Titi and Zakiya eventually went on to be crowned winners. Since then, they’ve worked with Spotify to produce and distribute Dope Labs. The show is currently in the middle of its third season.  In this interview, James Deeney talks to Titi and Zakiya about winning Sound Up, creating Dope Labs, and the important intersection between science, society, and culture.

Eric Zimmer hosts The One You Feed, which has had more than 15 million downloads and is currently part of the Wondery podcast network.   The podcast is based on an old parable about two wolves at battle within us. One represents our positive traits like kindness, bravery, and love. The other represents our negative traits like greed, hatred, and fear. As the parable goes, we’re ultimately in control of which wolf wins based on the side of ourselves we choose to “feed” each day.  This parable acts as a jumping-off point for meaningful conversations with scientists, authors, psychologists, spiritual teachers, and other public figures. Each episode offers practical tools listeners can use to live better, more fulfilling lives. And the formula has been a proven success. The Huffington Post listed The One You Feed as one of the best health podcasts of all time, and iTunes  previously named it as one of their Best Podcasts of the Year. In this interview James Deeney chats to Eric about how first-time podcasters can overcome common challenges like procrastination and fear of failure.

Noah Labhart hosts Code Story, which is all about exploring the human side of building a tech startup - in the words of the founders themselves.  As CTO and co-founder of Veryable, Noah has the first-hand knowledge and experience needed to ask the right questions. And in each episode, he walks listeners through how guests went from an idea sketched on the back of a napkin to a fully functioning product with thousands of users.  Inspired by How I Built This with Guy Raz, Noah consciously kept a high bar on quality from day one. Interviews are edited to craft a narrative arc. Introductions are carefully scripted to set the scene. Hand-picked backing music helps convey the key stages of each guest’s journey. And all this is pieced together and promoted with the help of a dedicated podcast team.   All that effort and investment is now paying off. Code Story has continued to build momentum throughout its second season and has now secured sponsorship from numerous different brands. In this interview, James chats to Noah about leading a podcast team and the parallels that exist between starting a company and starting a podcast.

Sal Di Stefano hosts Mind Pump, one of the most popular health and fitness podcasts in the world. From humble beginnings in 2014, the show now brings in more than a million downloads every month. Fed up with pseudo-science and snake oil in fitness, Sal got together with producer Doug Egge and co-hosts Justin Andrews and Adam Schafer to launch Mind Pump. Their mission was simple - use their combined years of experience as personal trainers to bring quality fitness information to the masses with integrity and honesty.  The Mind Pump team have been truly prolific in their output, releasing new episodes on an almost daily basis. Alongside podcasting they’ve also built a YouTube channel with more than 390,000 subscribers. Over the past five years they’ve experimented with their content to hone in on what works and grow their audience. Today, the story of Mind Pump offers a textbook example of how to build a successful business from a podcast.  In this interview, James Deeney speaks to Sal about why podcasting is the gold-standard medium for building trust, credibility, and audience loyalty.

Tony Loyd is a leadership development consultant with an impressive track record. He’s a former Fortune 500 executive, best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and the host of two podcasts.  He launched his first podcast, Social Entrepreneur, in 2015. It focuses on sharing stories from underrepresented voices who are making a positive impact on the world through their business. To date, it’s had more than half a million downloads across 180 countries.  In March this year, Tony launched his second podcast, Thrive. Connect. Contribute. - a really unique short-form show which shines a light on all kinds of individuals who thrive in life, connect with others, and contribute to the world in the process. Through the power of crowdsourcing, Tony has found a highly efficient way to produce and share high-quality, inspiring audio. In this interview, James Deeney talks to Tony about his experiences as a podcaster, and how he managed to live a year of personal bests in 2019.

Vanessa Kanbi is a YouTuber and host of the Magnificent Mothers podcast, where she interviews Mums who have overcome challenging circumstances and have inspirational stories and advice to offer others.  With more than 26,000 subscribers, Vanessa’s YouTube channel is growing quickly. She started vlogging in 2017 and subsequently carved out her own niche, recording documentary-style videos in Ghana. Vanessa’s interviews and guides offer viewers a unique perspective on life in Ghana, covering everything from hotels and restaurants to business and property investment.  Alongside her YouTube channel, Vanessa recently launched season two of Magnificent Mothers. Building on lessons learned from season one, she outlines what worked well, what she’s changing this time around, and how having her own podcast helped open the door to new creative opportunities.  In this interview, James Deeney speaks with Vanessa about the growth of her YouTube channel and her ongoing journey with Magnificent Mothers.

Hishem Azzouz is host of The Recruitment Rollercoaster Podcast - which brings to life the successes, failures, and wisdom of some of the world's best recruiters through open and honest conversation.   Hishem launched the podcast two years ago after spotting a gap in the content market. Back then, most recruitment podcasts were bland and uninspiring. So by ditching the industry jargon and talking about the true reality of job, warts and all, Hishem found an audience of other like-minded recruiters eager to learn from the best.  In this interview, James Deeney speaks with Hishem about how his podcast has evolved, the importance of building a personal brand, and how to organise and host a live podcast event.

Amy Woods is founder of Content10x, which offers content repurposing services for podcasters and businesses. She also hosts The Content10x Podcast which teaches listeners how to create more content in less time and reach a bigger audience.  Every podcaster wants more listeners. And to maximize the reach of your podcast, it needs to have a presence wherever people spend time online. Amy breaks down exactly how do that in this episode. Learn some of the most effective techniques to grow your audience.

Daniele Bolelli defies stereotypes. He is an author, university professor, professional martial artist, and podcaster. He hosts two shows, The Drunken Taoist and History on Fire, the latter of which was nominated as one of iTunes Best of 2015.  He got started with The Drunken Toaist in 2013 and a couple of years later he launched History on Fire, which is now a part of the Luminary podcast subscription network. One of Daniele’s many passions is bringing history to life through brilliant audio storytelling - and he is a true master of that craft.  In this interview, James Deeney speaks with Daniele about the fundamentals of storytelling and how being on Luminary allows him to devote more time to producing fantastic narrative audio.

Chris Williamson is the host of Modern Wisdom - a podcast that helps listeners understand more about themselves and the world around them through conversations with some of the most interesting humans on the planet. From fitness tips and relationship advice to astronomy and biotechnology, it has virtually all bases covered.  With more than 1.3 million downloads to date, the story of Modern Wisdom is testament to the power of perseverance and consistency in podcasting. With no virality factor to rely on, success doesn’t happen overnight. As Chris explains, every regular listener he has was hard won through a labour of love.  In this interview, James Deeney speaks with Chris about the mindset, discipline, and strategies needed to be successful as a podcaster.