The Sound Off Podcast

Will Nash is the afternoon drive host for Fresh 93.1 in Barrie, Ontario, as well as the midday host on Energy 95.3 in Hamilton and Toronto. He's a radio veteran who's been all over Ontario, and has dozens of celebrity interviews under his belt- but his career didn't exactly start out that way.In this episode, I talk to him about working on street teams, moving to a small town in northern Alberta for his first full on-air gig, his transition to a bigger stage in Toronto, and all the shuffling around that eventually brought him to the position he's in now.Will tells me about his struggle to come to terms with being gay, which as you might imagine, was quite the challenge as an on-air personality in Peace River, Alberta.He also shares his experiences teaching Radio Broadcasting at Mohawk College, giving us some insight into the changes the radio industry has gone through and the way schools have adapted for the future. He's hopeful the next generation will stay enthusiastic and keep radio evolving.<a href="https://www.willnashonair.com/">You can visit Will's personal website here</a><a href="https://931freshradio.ca/player/">Listen to him here from 2-7pm</a><a href="https://energy953radio.ca/player/">Or here from 9am-3pm</a>Thanks to those who have supported the show!<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Imperfectly Kind is the name of Julie Adam's first book. The President of Rogers Sports &amp; Media had a unique pandemic experience that she shared with us and led her to write this book.In this episode, Julie and I catch up after nearly 4 years between recording podcast episodes. We spoke about baseball in the last episode and it came up again this time in a couple of places. While I normally would love to ask a zillion questions about the future of radio, I wanted to stay close to the theme of her book because the broadcast business could use a little more kindness. We also spoke about identifying who your competition is and the benefits of embracing them.<a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Imperfectly-Kind-Kindness-Must-Have-Superpower/dp/1777857317">You can order Julie's book here in Canada. </a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09N2Q24L3">And in the United States.</a><a href="https://julieadam.ca/#64b24777-4d54-4c5a-9710-29aa180caeac">Order it in bulk because all your employees or classmates should read it. </a>Thanks to those who have supported the show!<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Charese Frugé is the Net News Editor at AllAccess.com and has 20+ years in the radio business with a proven track record in multiple formats as both an on air personality and an award winning programmer. She's been successful in markets like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Las Vegas and Denver. She's been recognized as one of Radio's Most Influential Women by Radio Ink on multiple occasions and has several awards for Excellence in Management from both CBS Radio, and <a href="https://allwomeninmedia.org/">the Alliance for Women in Radio</a>. She owns her own <a href="https://mcmediaonline.com/about-us">Radio and Talent Consulting business</a> and is also a <a href="https://cesdtalent.com/talent/charese-fruge/">Voice Actor and Voice over talent.</a> She is one of few female talent consultants in the business and is ready to help you bring a fresh new approach and strategy to your talent or brand.Five Articles I love:<a href="https://www.allaccess.com/the-bigger-picture/archive/34222/email-grenade">Email Grenade</a> (We talked about this in the episode)<a href="https://www.allaccess.com/consultant-tips/archive/33108/life-after-radio">Life after Radio</a><a href="https://www.allaccess.com/the-bigger-picture/archive/33647/the-bigger-picture-how-to-improve-radio">How to Improve Radio</a><a href="https://www.allaccess.com/the-bigger-picture/archive/34262/the-art-of-voice-tracking">The Art of the Voicetrack</a><a href="https://www.allaccess.com/the-bigger-picture/archive/33739/the-deeper-issues-of-consolidation">The Deeper Issues of Consolidation</a>Thanks to those who have supported the show!<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Sam East is the afternoon host on 99.9 Virgin Radio, and host of weeknights on Virgin Radio across Canada. That means you can hear her on selected stations Winnipeg, Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton. Sam has also recently launched the podcast Lessons to My Younger Self, where she chats with notables like Jully Black, The Social’s Jess Allen, sexologist Dr. Jess O’Reilly, and more. In this episode you will hear how she got her radio start in Chatham, Ontario, moved to Kitchener and then landed in Toronto at Virgin radio. We also talked about growing up as a Filipino-Canadian, the value of mindfulness, and how how she readies her day for radio.<a href="https://bit.ly/3gbrBMp">There's some fun things over on the webpage if you are up for it.</a>Thanks to those who have supported the show!<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Chris St. Clair started at the Weather Network back in 1994. However, before that he had a worked in radio; in later years as the program director at 990 Hits in Montreal. After 26 years at the Weather Network, Chris has retired.In this episode, you will hear how Chris got his start in radio while he was still in high school. We also discussed his short time at Acadia University, his ties to the Annapolis Valley, and how he spent most of the 80's in Kingston, Ontario. We also talk about what he learned as a program director and how it became valuable as a presenter on the fledgling weather network. There's also some insight into his forthcoming book and a discussion about climate change. Yes it is a thing.Thanks to those who have supported the show! <a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Last summer when we had Vinny Barucco on the show, I mentioned that we would be having his co-host on in due time. Time is due. Shannon King's radio journey is different in that she didn't grow up idolizes radio personalities from the past. It was just kind of suggested to her. She cut her teeth by cutting hair and learned she was a people person.In this episode, you will hear how Shannon interned with all the major players before she worked for them. Her radio journey had her developing as a top personality in markets like Timmins and Sudbury, before successfully avoiding Edmonton and going to Virgin Radio in Montreal where she currently works alongside Vinny and Adam. We also talked about the energy her former PD Blair Bartrem brings to the show, adapting to Montreal culture, and manoeuvring through the pandemic and lockdowns and curfews... for a second time.A thanks to the people who support the show each week and allow it arrive on your phones for free.The CHR Prep Service - <a href="https://prodjamie.com/#subscriptions">Click to get a free trial.</a><a href="http://www.nlogic.ca/">nLogic</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

A few times a year, the radio grim reaper makes its rounds and kills off another round of talented people. Depending on the sociopathic behaviour of the company who executes the plan, it is described as "dislocation" or "restructuring". To those that are on the receiving end, it feels more like a mob-hit. Mary Anne Ivison was let go in February of 2021, and spent the rest of the year pivoting away from the profession that was her livelihood for 12 years.In this episode, you will hear how the Tilbury, Ontario native got her start in radio, listened to Dave and Chuck the Freak in Windsor and later WRIF across the river. Also how she wound up falling in love with Ottawa where she worked on Country radio at Rogers and Bell. We will also discuss what lies ahead in the world of voiceover and why she is doubling down on audio.Thanks to our sponsors!<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Every year, Terry Dimonte and I get together for some Christmas cheer. This year we wound up talking a little more about podcasting as he and Ted Bird have recently launched their new show. Terry has recently moved to British Columbia with his wife Jessica and Terry recounts his first few weeks in the area battling torrential rains. As tradition has it, if there is a weather event, Terry will find it.We also made mention of voiceover professional and awesome cousin of mine, <a href="https://worldwidevoicing.com/">Geoff Allan who is the voice of their show.</a>I hope you enjoy our annual conversation and from everyone here that works on the show, Taylor, Courtney, and Evan - Merry Christmas!And a Merry Christmas from the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Last April. Gillian Foote returned to her home province of Nova Scotia after spending the better part of two decades in Edmonton at 100.3 The Bear. Along with her co-hosts Paul Brown an Yukon Jack, they were authors of some pretty amazing radio over the course of 13 years. Gillian has now relocated to Q104 in Halifax where she is writing the next stanza with BJ Wilson and Bobby Mac.In this episode, you will hear how Gillian was inspired by the late night airwaves featuring Andy Frost on Overnight on the Rock Radio Network, applied and got in to Kingstec (Now NSCC) where <a href="https://www.soundoffpodcast.com/post/2017/11/28/professor-dave-bannerman">she was taught by Dave Bannerman.</a>, and how the Paul Brown show evolved and de-volved over the years. We also got into some of the challenges of radio life, raising a family and the decision to move home.Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Tom Bedell is the afternoon drive host at Q104 in Halifax. His career started in the late 80's in Saint John, N.B at the legendary CFBC, and has been driving Metro Halifax home since 1998.In this episode, Tom recalls those early days in New Brunswick and his early stints in Woodstock, NB, Halifax and later on up in Kentville, Nova Scotia working at Annapolis Valley Radio. We recall fondly how the area and the station and the people at those stations shaped both our radio careers, We also get into the history of Q104 and its durability as one of North America's premiere rock stations.There are a few other episodes featuring Maritimers, all of whom were mentioned by Tom in the episode, including: <a href="https://www.soundoff.network/show/the-sound-off-podcast/dave-bannerman/">Dave Bannerman,</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2QMQWkh">Darin Harvey</a>, and <a href="https://www.soundoff.network/show/the-sound-off-podcast/jc-douglas/">JC Douglas.</a>To listen to Tom's show in Canada, use <a href="https://player.q104.ca/">the Radioplayer Canada app.</a>There's always <a href="https://j.mp/3Enae5s">more on our episode page here.</a>Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

We loved having James Crildland on our show back in 2018 when we fussed about podcast discovery when there were a half million podcasts in the universe. There are now 2.5 million and we have so many more questions to ask.In this episode, I get a little help from my Podcast SuperFriends Jag in Detroit and Catherine O’Brien who are heavy consumers of James’ Podnews and Podland, the latter now into its second year. we discuss Apple v. Spotify, what Indie podcasters are still missing out on, and how North America radio is faring overall. We also get into the weeds on some ad tech stuff that should fascinate you, even if terms like “dynamic ad insertion” and AI make your eyes glaze over.You get a lot of junk email everyday, but this will not be one of them Subscribe to <a href="http://www.podnews.net">Podnews</a> and get the latest on everything happening in the world of podcast. There's also a companion <a href="https://podnews.net/podcast/i8xe9">podcast available everywhere.</a>.. I listen to it daily <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amazingly-Brilliant-Pty-Ltd-podcasting/dp/B079N486ZV">in a flash briefing via an Alexa Skill.</a>We also discussed the first year of<a href="https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1538779.rss"> Podland</a>, which is co-hosted by James and Sam Sethi. My thanks also to <a href="http://bit.ly/2tLOmBL">Jon Gay From Jag in Detroit Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3yNbY57">Catherine O'Brien From Branch Out Programs</a> for lending some questions to the episode. There's always <a href="https://j.mp/3Enae5s">more on our episode page here.</a>Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

We had Matty Staudt back on the show in July of 2019, when he was heading up Jam Street Media after leaving iHeart as the head of podcasting. In that episode, we talked about his early podcast career, which dates back to Stitcher in 2008, how he produced the G. Gordon Liddy Show, and played the hits on great radio stations across America. Since then, he has been building some of the best branded podcasts out there for clients like Ford, Nissan, and MAC Cosmetics. And then came the news that <a href="https://podnews.net/press-release/amaze-jam">Jam Street had been acquired by Amaze Media Labs.</a> Cool! Matty is now the chief development officer at Amaze Media Labs, and we caught up with him to talk about our two favourite subjects…. podcast and broadcast. This show was recorded using Streamyard and there’s a video version for those who like to consume their podcasts that way.<a href="https://www.amazemedialabs.com/">Check out some of the great stuff happening at Amaze Media Labs here. </a><a href="https://youtu.be/4Tp-R7s9rJg">Also there is a video version of the show here. </a>Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Around Montreal, mention the words "Queen of Rock" and that title goes to Sharon Hyland, longtime on air host at CHOM-FM. Last month she eclipsed 25 years of broadcasting at the legendary radio station. And while her name might not get lumped in with the CHOM Alumni who came before her, (just yet) her knowledge of rock and the station's more recent history is second to none. In this episode, you'll hear why Sharon went into radio, and how her path from Algonquin College led her to Ottawa's legendary rock station CHEZ 106, and then later to CHOM. We break down the various eras of ownership and throw a few PD's under the bus along the way. We also talk about the friendships along the way including that with Steve Anthony and Pete Marier, and also how cancer has touched her family deeply. Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The copy just screams off the page: She was a blogger and social media maven. He, a former morning radio host. Together they struck out on their own and created The Upside. Callie and Jeff Dauler started their podcast when Jeff's radio career abruptly changed in 2019 from Star 94.1 in Atlanta. Their success could be considering "overnight" by podcast standards.In this episode, you'll hear how Callie and Jeff met, and how they transitioned both their skill sets into creating a show that supports their family. You'll hear how they monetize not just the show, but their social media handles, and how they engage with listeners beyond the RSS Feed. We also discuss how they have used conventional and unconventional podcast strategies to support their brand. They will also tell you how you are doing your merch incorrectly. (Secrets get shared)Do you want to know what I really love? How well they have covered off the details. A nice website. A phone number where I can all and participate in the show. (Try it... 1-800-434-5454) Nice Merchandise. And within the show, care and consideration for the listener when it comes to production.Callie and Jeff were apart of Podcast Business Journal's How to Make Money in Podcasting series last July. <a href="https://podcastbusinessjournal.com/recapping-day-3-of-how-to-make-real-money-podcasting/">You can read a recap of their session right here. </a>You can connect with <a href="https://callieandjeff.com/">the show here.</a>Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ryan Jespersen is one of the great broadcast to podcast success stories. After being relieved from the coveted 9 to noon position at the venerable 630 CHED in Edmonton last year, Ryan hatched a plan to move his audience from terrestrial to digital, and at the same time fill a need for real talk in the digital space.In this episode, you will hear how Ryan got into radio i(and later TV) n Red Deer, Alberta, moved north to Edmonton where he hosted Breakfast television and eventually on to Corus owned 630 CHED. We spoke about Alberta politics and how it compared to when I was there in 1990's when Ralph Klein's Conservatives held a 40+ year stranglehold on the province - and how it devolved. We also talked about how he monetizes the show, how he moved people to digital, and what the goals of the show are in the future.You can find more about Real Talk with Ryan Jespersen on our episode page.We also spoke about my friend Christian Zyp who <a href="https://bit.ly/3zI5cyK">was a guest on the Sound Off Podcast </a>a few months ago. Zyp appeared on Ryan's show <a href="https://youtu.be/X5e2mtm6x_E?t=5871">and you can see appearance here. </a> Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Mike Goral is someone I have only met once, haven't seen in 7 years but we have a long track record of working together. Long before the pandemic taught us to work apart, Mike and I, along with Jamie Watson and Evan Surminski would all collaborate to make audio magic in radio. Since then, all four of us have continued on creative paths that involve voiceover. Albeit, Evan produces still, and Matt started a podcast company. Mike's career in entertainment began at as a part-time assistant at Energy 108 under the guidance of Scot Turner. After several years as a full-time commercial producer and getting to work with amazing voiceover talent like the late Bumper Morgan and Dude Walker, Mike became a voice actor himself.In this episode, you'll hear us share some voice and imaging tips for radio and beyond. I asked Mike what he's been up to and why he moved to Arizona. Ironically, it's one the places I enjoy traveling too, and I shared a few of my favourite food stops on the episode page.If you would like to have Mike Image your radio station.... <a href="https://mikegoral.com/">you can reach him through his website. </a>Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Montana Getty has multiple passions for sports, media and politics flowing through her blood. Her grandfather is the late Don Getty, premiere of Alberta from 1985 to 1992, and quarterback of the Edmonton (then) Eskimos starting in 1955. Rarely does your family play into the context of a podcast episode, but given that the Getty name has so much to do with sport, politics, Alberta, oil, and now media. In this episode, you will hear why Montana chose a career in broadcasting and how she fulfils her other passions like sport and politics. Her broadcast career has gone from NAIT, to the streets of Edmonton, to Dawson Creek and now to Saskatoon. We also covered how she manages to keep her journalism work positive. We also talked about how she has to overcome harassment on the job, and perceived journalistic imbalances and misconceptions because of her family name. Montana did share what gets discussed at the holiday table, and why she loves the New York Yankees.Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

There's about a dozen people I know where if I sit down for a long conversation with them, I am going to come away infinitely smarter and with lots to think about. Rob Braide has always been on that hit list. Whether we were having a drink or eating some of his wonderful cooking, or listening to his latest musical find, I was going to come away with more.In this episode you are going to hear a lot about Montreal and CHOM from the 1970's, his move from CHOM as program director to General manager of CJAD/FM96 in 1986, and CHOM's eventual return under his supervision in 2002. We talk about how French and English co-existed on CHOM in the 70's... until it didn't, why that was and the amazing unintended consequences of that government decision that shaped Francophone radio and culture in Quebec. We also talked about the unique musical sound of Montreal, why there is so much traffic, and the contributions the National Music Centre in Calgary is making to all Canadians.Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Rob Walch is the VP of Podcast Relations at Libsyn. He made an appearance on our show back in 2018, and we were long overdue to have him back given the changing nature of the podcast world. During Rob's session at Podcast Movement in August, he manoeuvred his way through his presentation to debunk many of the marketing myths that are propelled across the internet. Myths like Rating and Reviewing the podcast will help it be discovered, and that there are over two million podcasts. (While true - only 325,000 are active)In this episode you will hear Rob debunk myths and put podcasting into perspective. Did you know the Super Bowl generates as much money in a day as the Podcast Industry does in a year? And yes, having a presence on YouTube will help your podcast get discovered. You're also likely doing better than you think in regards to your podcast's performance. We also go deep on podcast apps, podcast websites and talk about Apple's plans for ios in the future. Rob knows Apple products as he hosts Today in iOS.Rob host The Feed along with Elsie Escobar and it's one of the podcasts I listen to every other week to keep my view of the podcast industry in perspective.Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Tara Sands was an imaging voice for a radio station I was programming in my radio days. It always exciting to hire new voice talent to put a fresh sound to your station. Her work extends well beyond FM, into some of the things you might hear like cartoons and commercials, but also in Anime, Audiobooks and now Podcast. If there's audio to be recorded, she is likely recording it.In this episode, you will hear about Tara's teenage years in New Jersey where she took in a few Bruce Springsteen concerts and would take trips to New York to perform in theatre. We also spoke about the joyful consequences of popularity when you are a voice of Bulbasaur on the popular cartoon Pokemon. There's a whole world of celebrity conventions and your social media changes forever. We also talked at length about the pandemic and its affects on the work that she does. For instance, Tara has not visited a studio since March 2020 and made significant upgrades to her studio in order to make it "hard wired" for internet connectivity and upgraded for speed. Voiceover talent will especially love this deep dive into her work life and career.There''s an awful lot of things that I wanted to ask after the interview was over - <a href="https://j.mp/3ienwZ1">but that's what the episode page is for</a>. If your radio station would like to have Tara as an imaging voice, please reach out to her <a href="http://www.tarasands.com">via her webpage.</a>Check out all of <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0419760/">Tara's credits in the Internet Movie Database.</a> And <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/creators/tara-sands-107aWbBUoj/appearances">Tara's podcast credits here on Podchaser. </a>Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>To view a transcription, go to <a href="https://www.soundoffpodcast.com/tara-sands">https://www.soundoffpodcast.com/tara-sands</a> and scroll to the bottom.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Susan Knight and I haven't seen each other since Labour Day 1995. We had just come back from the Molson Polar Ice Party in Tuktoyaktuk, NWT. She was working at 92 Rock in Sudbury and from there went to Chatham, Ontario and then Mountain-FM in Squamish, B.C. The rest is a blur but there were stints in Kelowna, Calgary and Victoria, B.C. whee she is now covering a maternity leave at 91.3 The Zone. You know what? She genuinely loves radio.In this episode, you will hear how much she loves radio: Everything from its ability to connect whether it is voicetracked or live; in a disaster or at 5 in the morning. We also talk about her venture into voiceover where she records audiobooks and radio ads for clients. She also admirably answered the hard questions such as her favourite morning show-co-hosts and how women are succeeding in radio despite the well documented obstacles.We also talked about how Susan fell in love with a pair of Doc Marten boots she saw on our trip to the Polar Ice Party in 1995, and her quest to find them in 2021.Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

September is an exciting month that comes complete with the hopes and promise of a new year. I took some time to hang with family recently and take what is normally a slow time of the podcast year to unwind a bit. I took some radio notes and read a few things and am sharing what came bubbling up. Think of it as some sort of lame meditation.In this episode, you'll hear why the word retirement pops up when long time staff depart a station, are talent being properly compensated for their social media activity, National Radio Day is stupid and needs initiative, and <a href="https://www.philedmonds.com/2021/08/podcast-recommendations-2-silent-broadcast-and-performance/?fbclid=IwAR1XXGfRBX-HPpT0Powboiq40PKKLFR0fgHAYbruweb4QEvTNTcWnUN_-Zs">our podcast was reviewed by Phil Edmonds</a> and we thought it was awesome to be recommended.We al so made mention of <a href="https://www.allaccess.com/the-letter/archive/33624/the-great-rekindling">Perry Michael Simon's piece in All Access.com. Click here to read it. </a>I also made mention that you could sign up for the newsletter. <a href="http://eepurl.com/dBsIa1">You can do that here.</a> http://eepurl.com/dBsIa1And the PM21 notes will be forthcoming in the next few days.Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Morgan McCarthy is the host of the 715 Newsroom, a local Wisconsin online radio news source that provides news in the Chippewa Valley area in a way that is never boring. They also have a podcast called News Makers that is currently on its 22nd episode. You'll hear Morgan's voice on radio shows owned by Midwest Family Broadcasting all over Wisconsin.Morgan's original break in radio (WDRK 999 The Carp) was with Maverick Media. After she left, there was an ownership transfer to the current company Midwest Family Broadcasting-and this is the regime that brought Morgan out of "mic/mom-retirement" and back into the radio world. Love to the local GM and management team, respect to the company. In this episode, Morgan explains her not-at-all planned saunter into working in radio through her serendipitous acceptance to Emerson College for communication, how radio became her passion, her love for the Green Bay Packers, and so much more.In addition to other market work and remote news clients, Morgan is following the advice of peers and just tipping her toes over into voiceover work. For more info on all the endeavours Morgan is currently undertaking, visit her website: <a href="http://morganmccarthy.com/">morganmccarthy.com</a>.Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Chris Byrne is the afternoon drive host at Pure Country 89 in Windsor. He believes a relative unknown in the radio business but we have memories and remember him changing the sign in Fort McMurray when its residents returned after 2016 fires caused a mass evacuation. Chris was let go in 2020 from his morning show position in 92.7 Rock in Sudbury, but has happily resurfaced at Pure Country.In this episode, you'll hear about his big regret when he didn't take my advice in 2019, and he tells me why he has (and I should) embrace the country radio and the Bachelor Franchise. We also dig into what ails Rock Radio and how the last decade differs from the one before that. We also talk about some of the great radio promotions and stunts that have been by initiated by talent across the country.<a href="https://bit.ly/3k7IBEz">You will find more on our episode page.</a>Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Catherine O'Brien is the owner of Branch Out Programs in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The California transplant turned in her career as a tax preparer for one in podcast. We met back in 2016 in Chicago and have made it point now to meet on a regular basis to help one another with branded podcasts. Sadly, this being another year of COVID, I won't get to see Catherine again - but instead decided to get together on this podcast to see how Podcast Movement was in person, and find out just a little more about her business.In this episode, you will hear what thought about Podcast Movement Appearances from Tom Webster, Mark Cuban and Allison Melody. Plus, she tells us how a branded podcast is done properly and shares some of the success stories from her company <a href="https://www.redstickspice.com/blogs/podcast">including Smidgeon,</a> which you will adore if you love southern cooking.<a href="https://bit.ly/3yNbY57">You will find more on our episode page.</a>Thanks also to the people who make this show possible every week including:<a href="http://www.promosuite.com/soundoff">Promosuite</a><a href="http://www.coreimagestudio.com/">Justin Dove at Core Image Studios</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.