Conversations with podcast creators.
Podtalk is short conversations with podcast creators, that are not just about podcasting… because I like to take the scenic route.
In each episode, I talk with podcast creators about their shows, experiences, what they’ve learned, what motivates them, and… well, everything related to podcasting from the indie creator’s point of view.
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The audience is already in the moment
Jeff Revilla runs a live podcast theater where prepared material consistently bombs. The audience isn’t just tolerant of spontaneity—they came for it. But here’s the uncomfortable part: most podcasters never perform live. So what keeps them honest? Possibly nothing. The home studio offers no feedback loop. The mic picks up everything except whether you were… more →
From the archives: Saurabh Mithal
Saurabh Mithal finds podcasting more enabling than asking someone for coffee. The medium invites depth because it’s exploratory by nature. He also discusses how shifting creative practices from private to public increases mindfulness and quality. Curiosity becomes a self-sustaining force for continuous learning. more →
The Quarterback Nobody Talks About
Vince Quinn notices something strange: football fans endlessly debate quarterbacks, but podcasters rarely discuss hosting. They talk about microphones, editing software, download numbers—everything except the skill that matters most. The host is the show. Yet podcasters treat hosting as a personality trait rather than a craft that can be studied and improved. more →
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I hope these episodes spark ideas and conversations for you, and lead to new ways of looking at this wonderful art of podcasting.
I appreciate your time and attention, and I don’t take it for granted.
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