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Most people only hear the finished conversation but the real story is what it takes to keep a podcast alive when schedules blow up, tech goes sideways, and life gets heavy. I’m answering listener questions straight up, from why we named the show Assorted Conversations to how we’ve made it through five years of publishing without disappearing into podfade.

You wanted to know about the behind-the-scenes reality of independent podcasting: guest outreach, consent forms, tech prep, editing, uploading, and the never-ending cycle of booking the next great guest. I also share the tools and workflows that help, including scheduling automation with Calendly, plus the mindset shift that made an every-other-week release schedule sustainable after a major health issue. If you’re searching for practical podcast production tips, this is the honest version, not the highlight reel.

Then we shift into the human side, because that’s what the show is built on. I answer your questions about how I research guests without over-preparing, the moments that caught me off guard, and why one early conversation with a death doula changed how I handled my dad’s final months. You’ll also hear me get personal about imposter syndrome, fear of heights, doing hard things anyway, and what voiceover auditions have taught me about rejection and confidence.

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Episode 2 – The Death Doula Conversation with Veronica Halloran
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Episode 4 – The Pastry Chef Conversation with Lauren (Croteau) Johnson
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Episode 5 – The Bee Keeper Conversation with Keith Norman
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Episode 8 – The Vintage Sports Car Racer Conversation with John Saccameno
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Episode 10 – The Urban Explorer Conversation with Zoe Fasolo
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Episode 14 – The Film Blogger Conversation with Rua Fay
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Episode 23 – The Assorted Bonus Content and Blooper Show
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Episode 29 – The Custom Wood Carver Conversation with Tiff Marchand
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Episode 41 – The Ultralight Backpacking Conversation with Jerry Duggan
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Episode 45 – Through Hiking the Appalachian Trail Conversation with Rand Timmerman
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Episode 47 – The National Santa Conversation with Tim Connaghan
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Episode 48 – The Infinite Seat Theater Conversation with Jeff Revilla
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Episode 51 – The Resilience of a Creative Soul Conversation with Laura Van Wormer
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Episode 56 – The Mr. Alright Chef Conversation with Joe Garcia
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Episode 58 – The Santa for Nerds & Coach for Creatives Conversation with Paul Pape
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