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Into The Spotlight2020 End of Year SpecialIn this special episode, Brandon does a live stream recapping the ups and downs of 2020. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur, freelancer, or creative, this episode is especially for you. Brandon shares his personal and professional takeaways from 2020 and predictions for the new year. Happy Holidays! Peace out 2020. Now let us never speak of it again 2020-12-2420 minInto The SpotlightThe Riches Are NOT in the Niches“The riches are in the niches.” This is common wisdom told to many aspiring podcasters...It’s also the most damaging professional advice I’ve ever received. Why is it so troublesome, and what key piece of information is this advice missing? I’ll explain. In this episode: - Battlestar Galactica was one of the best shows ever, but did the nerdy title hamper its success? - What BSG can teach us about focusing on the right audience - What if you’re passionate about multiple things? How to have a successful show if you don’t want to limit yourself to one to...2020-12-0826 minInto The SpotlightHow 2020 Has Changed Showmaking (and How You Can Take Advantage)This isn’t the future we were promised. Back to the Future was full of Sh*t. But is that future still possible? I believe it is. In this episode I discuss: - Why I always wanted to be a showmaker, even as a kid - My background in the traditional media world - Working for The Late Show with David Letterman - How YouTube and the internet changed everything in media - 2020 has accelerated the democratization of media - The future of work will be more fle...2020-11-0324 minInto The SpotlightIs Podcasting Art?Is your burgeoning podcast a work of art or merely a marketing channel? Does it matter? Can you even make art if there’s profit involved? I’ll explain. In this episode I discuss: Overcoming resistance and perfectionism Performing for your friends when they are not your ideal audience Are your favorite shows, podcast, or movies examples of art or uninspired corporate dregs? Howard Stern and the Marvel movie franchises When a comedian or broadcaster is an artist or a sellout Business vs. art and when they converge Into the Spotlight (“ITS”) is a podcast for the aspir...2020-10-2727 minInto The SpotlightWhy Podcasts Fail and Why You Don't Have ToAre you thinking of launching a new podcast among the million-plus others already out there? How do you stand out and get noticed? How do you ensure you don’t fail or burn out? Today, I’m going to discuss the major reasons podcasts fail and how you can avoid them. In this episode I discuss: The power of persistence and the importance of proper expectations Avoiding self-sabotage as a podcaster Knowing your audience Doing too much Being authentic and attracting the right fans PLUS why “Modern Family” was so great and what we can learn from it as podcasters Don’t forge...2020-09-2934 minInto The SpotlightSilver Linings of a PandemicAs they say in LOTR, “the world is changed.” 2020 has been fraught with uncertainty and challenge. The way we lived and worked has been altered forever, and the world will look different as this crisis fades out. But it isn’t all bad. The challenges present new opportunities to those of us who want to build an audience and make a living online. Instead of being a victim of 2020, you can make the new paradigm work for you instead. In this episode I discuss: Making a niche show vs. following your interests even if you don’t have a cohesive theme D...2020-09-2221 minInto The SpotlightTo Sell Out Or Not To Sell Out?Whether you are launching a business or a podcast, you’re going to be tempted to “sell out”—to sacrifice the purity of your vision in order to make a buck. The choice is especially challenging when you’re a creative. When should you be the artist and when should you be strategic? I’ll explain how I figured this out for myself and how you can make the right choice. In this episode I discuss: Why selling out is especially tempting in the Post-COVID world The folly of doing the work we think we “should” do, and how this decision leads to...2020-09-1522 minInto The SpotlightThe DreamCan you really live your dream? Can you build a business and a life around your creativity and your talents? It’s not easy, but it’s possible. I believe that you can. At the end of the day, what other choice do you have, really? In this episode I discuss: Who this show is for What having a dream really means How you are like the X-men Why you are a closeted communicator Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or whatever podcast app you choose. 2020-09-0416 minInto The SpotlightIntroducing "Into The Spotlight"Welcome to Into the Spotlight! In this teaser, I give you a delicious sampler of what to expect in future episodes. You have the talent but you’ve hidden it for a long time—from yourself and the world. You’re ready to reconnect with this part of yourself, but after all this time there’s massive resistance. It feels like you’re backstage about to perform in front of a packed house but you’re not ready. At least you THINK you’re not. It’s about having the courage to go out into the stage (or behind the microphone, or in...2020-09-0307 min
It's New Orleans: Happy HourThe Return Of The Random All Cajun Happy Hour SpecialUntil we're allowed back into bars in New Orleans and until people feel comfortable coming down and sitting around having a cocktail with random strangers, we're revisiting some our best shows from the past decade. Today Happy Hour Digital Producer, Andrew "C-Rock" Cirac has picked this episode, so here's the Return of the Random All Cajun Happy Hour Special. Happy Hour is billed as “Random conversation with folks who have nothing in common.” Anything that’s truly random will, sooner or later, appear to us not to be. Like flipping a coin and getting four “heads” in a row. Or i...2020-06-241h 09
It's New Orleans: Happy HourThe Totally Random All Cajun Happy Hour Special - Happy Hour - It's New OrleansHappy Hour is billed as "Random conversation with folks who have nothing in common." Anything that s truly random will, sooner or later, appear to us not to be. Like flipping a coin and getting four "heads" in a row. Or inviting random people to sit around a table at a bar in New Orleans and discover they re all Cajun. Louis Michot is the fiddle player and lead singer in the Cajun band Lost Bayou Ramblers. You don t get much more Cajun than Louis and his tales of Petit Paris aka St Martinville , living in Broussard, Lafayette, and...2019-01-301h 06
Podcast Game ShowSneak Preview: Dreamster Podcast Episode 1This is an early preview of the first episode of our new podcast, Dreamster. The show launches on Nov. 29, 2016. Find out more at DreamsterMedia.com In this first episode of the Dreamster Podcast, Brandon tells you what to expect from this podcast as well as from Dreamster Media as a whole. Brandon tells you about his background, what led him to shelve his dream, and why he’s now pursuing that dream again. Brandon talks about what it means to be a “dreamster,” some of the fears and feelings you might be facing, and why now is...2016-11-2300 min
Podcast Game ShowS2 Ep23: Playoffs--Jillian Vorce vs. Wes SchaefferWelcome to the final showdown for Season Two--Social Media Moguls. Today our two top contenders face off for the title of Season One Champion. About the finalists: JILLIAN VORCE Regular Season score = 14.1 An expert at networking and relationship development, Jillian has worked with senior-level executives around the world to open doors and create opportunities. She is the founder of the Jillian Group and author of a new book, 20/20 Mind Sight. Jillian's city: Santa Monica, CA Fun fact about Jillian: I started driving a car when I was 7. A...2016-07-2600 minPodcast Game ShowS2 Ep22: Playoffs--Wes Schaeffer vs. Nick LoperWelcome to the Playoffs for Season 2! Today, two of our most brilliant social media moguls from Season 2 face off in a heated battle for a spot in the final showdown. About the playoff contenders: WES SCHAEFFER Regular Season score = 14.5 Wes Schaeffer is the ruthlessly pragmatic entrepreneur, creator and owner of The Sales Whisperer®, an inbound marketing, sales training and consulting firm. Wes’s city: Murrieta, CA Fun fact about Wes: I have 7 kids from the same wife and none are twins...and I'm still sane! Websi...2016-07-2100 minPodcast Game ShowS2 Ep21: Playoffs--Nick Kullin vs. Jillian VorceWelcome to the Playoffs for Season 2! Today, two of our most brilliant social media moguls from Season 2 face off in a heated battle for a spot in the final showdown. About the playoff contenders: NICK KULLIN Regular Season score = 14.7 Nick is the Founder of Second Flight Academy, a premier 8-week 1-on-1 growth hacking and marketing training program for business owners and marketers to learn how to accelerate their marketing efforts while saving their marketing cost. Nick's city: Vernon, NJ Fun fact about Nick: Started my first bu...2016-07-1900 minPodcast Game ShowS2 Ep20: Jillian VorceAn expert at networking and relationship development, Jillian has worked with senior-level executives around the world to open doors and create opportunities. She did a TEDx Talk titled “The Lens of Connectivity” and is the author of “9 Steps to Increase Your Professional Network” ebook and book "20/20 Mind Sight." You can find Jillian online at www.TheJillianGroup.com Jillian's city: Santa Monica, CA Fun fact about Jillian: I started driving a car when I was 7. American Sign Language is my 2nd language. Jillian’s random trivia fact: The average person falls asleep in 7 minutes! Jilli...2016-07-1400 minPodcast Game ShowS2 Ep19: Shama HyderToday’s contestant is Shama Ryder. Shama Hyder is a visionary strategist for the digital age. A web and TV personality, a bestselling author, and the award-winning CEO of The Marketing Zen Group. She has aptly been dubbed the “Zen Master of Marketing” by Entrepreneur Magazine and the “Millennial Master of the Universe” by FastCompany.com. She is the bestselling author of The Zen of Social Media Marketing, now in its 4th edition and the brand new Momentum: How to Propel Your Marketing and Transform Your Brand in the Digital Age. Shama can be found online at http://shamahyder.com/ 2016-07-1200 minPodcast Game ShowS2 Ep18: Nick KullinToday’s contestant is Nick Kullin. Nick is the Founder of Second Flight Academy, a premier 8-week 1-on-1 growth hacking and marketing training program for business owners and marketers to learn how to accelerate their marketing efforts while saving their marketing cost. He is a fearless and eccentric young entrepreneur who always believed that inside of every successful self-made person is a poor kid who followed his dream. Nick started his entrepreneurial journey at a young age, built a growing success for himself without the need of a college degree, and followed the unconventional path in life. Nick can be...2016-07-0700 minPodcast Game ShowS2 Ep17: John Lee DumasJohn Lee Dumas is the founder and host of EOFire, an award winning Podcast where he interviews today's most successful Entrepreneurs 7-days a week. JLD has interviewed over 1200 Entrepreneurs and EOFire generates over 1 million monthly listens. John's latest project is The Freedom Journal; a gorgeous leather bound journal that guides you in accomplishing your #1 goal in 100 days. Launched on Kickstarter, it raised 453k in 33 days and became the #6 most funded publishing project of all time. You can learn more at TheFreedomJournal.com. Guest city: San Diego, CA Fun fact about John: John won a car...2016-07-0500 minPodcast Game ShowS2 Ep16: Amy Jo MartinToday’s contestant is Amy Jo Martin, author of New York Times best-seller Renegades Write the Rules, has a social media following of more than a 1.1 million people and was named the third most powerful woman on Twitter by Forbes. She travels the world to speak about the latest trends on innovation, the future of social communication and women in business. Amy has worked closely with world-renowned brands such as Hilton Worldwide, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Shaquille O’Neal to successfully humanize their presence. Amy can be found online at http://amyjomartin.com/ Amy's city: San Diego, C...2016-06-3000 minPodcast Game ShowS2 Ep15: Jessica HowellToday’s contestant is Jessica Howell. Jessica is the CEO and Founder of Social Studio Shop, a social media consulting and training company, where she teaches how to inspire community, be intentional, elevate your presence and bring strategy to your social efforts. She loves to spend time with her family and her pint-sized golden retriever, Gracie. She enjoys taking time to unplug while hiking and camping near her beach-side home of Encinitas, California. Jessica can be found online http://www.socialstudioshop.com/ Jessica's city: Encinitas, CA Fun fact about Jessica: I have a twin brother na...2016-06-2800 minPodcast Game ShowS2 Ep:14 Wes SchaefferToday’s contest is Wes Schaeffer. Wes Schaeffer is the ruthlessly pragmatic entrepreneur, creator and owner of The Sales Whisperer®, an inbound marketing, sales training and consulting firm, who believes that marketing is just selling in print. He is the host of The Sales Podcast and is the the author of two books, "The Definitive Guide To Infusionsoft" and "It Takes More Than a Big Smile, a Good Idea and a Twitter Account To Build a Business That Lasts.” Wes can be found online at http://www.thesaleswhisperer.com. Wes’s city: Murrieta, CA Fun fact ab...2016-06-2300 minPodcast Game ShowS2 Ep: 13 Myke MetzgerToday’s contestant is Myke Metzger. Myke is a 26 Year old Entrepreneur & internet Marketer from Richmond VA - founder of the Ultimate Entrepreneur & Underground Marketing Hacks, a coaching program for online influencers. His is the author of "The Credibility Book" which is available for Free Download. Myke has shared his story with over ten thousand entrepreneurs and marketers, and has shared the stage with some of the top business coaches of today. Myke can be found online at www.MykeMetzger.com. Myke’s city: Richmond, VA Fun fact about Myke: I got my start in mark...2016-06-2100 minPodcast Game ShowS2 Ep12: T PindellToday’s contestant is T Pindell. T is an actor, comedian, producer and YouTube personality. He is widely known for his self-titled YouTube channel, which features sketch comedy, musical parodies, short films, and a variety of original comedic content. Since its launch in 2011, T's main YouTube channel has amassed over 1.5 million subscribers and more than 180 million video views. T can be found online at youtube.com/tpindell3 TPindell’s city: Annapolis, Maryland and Boca Raton Fun fact about TPindell: Despite having a partially detached retina, T still has 20/20 vision. He was a football player, yall! 2016-06-1600 minPodcast Game ShowS2 Ep11: Nick LoperToday’s contestant is Nick Loper. Nick helps people earn money outside of their day job. He's an author, online entrepreneur, and lifelong student in the game of business. His latest role is as Chief Side Hustler at Side Hustle Nation, a growing community and resource for aspiring and part-time entrepreneurs. Nick can be found online at http://www.sidehustlenation.com/ Nick’s city: Livermore, CA Fun fact about Nick: He once took cold showers for 500 days in a row. Nick’s random trivia Question: Who is widely considered the Babe Ruth of Japan...2016-06-1400 minPodcast Game ShowS2 Ep10: Alex GenadinikToday’s contestant is Alex Genadinik. Alex is a three-time best selling Amazon author, creator of top entrepreneur mobile apps, and host of a popular business and marketing channel on YouTube. Alex is the creator of the Problemio business apps which are some of the top mobile apps for planning and starting a business with 1,000,000+ downloads across iOS, Android and Kindle. He also has 20 books on Amazon, and teaches 75 courses on Udemy. Alex can be found online at Problemio.com Alex’s city: New York Fun fact about Alex: I’d rather be workin...2016-06-0900 minPodcast Game ShowS2 Ep9: Todd HenryToday’s contestant is Todd Henry. Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of three books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, and Louder Than Words) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work. His latest book, Louder Than Words, is about how to develop an authentic voice that resonates and creates impact. Bestselling author Tom Rath called it “…one of the best guides to living a meaningful life I...2016-06-0700 minPodcast Game ShowS2 Ep8: Joe PulizziToday’s contestant is Joe Pulizzi. Joe is the founder of Content Marketing Institute, the leading education and training organization for content marketing, which includes the largest in-person content marketing event in the world, Content Marketing World. Joe is the winner of the 2014 John Caldwell Lifetime Achievement Award from the Content Council. Joe’s fourth book Content Inc. was just released. His third book, Epic Content Marketing was named one of “Five Must Read Business Books of 2013” by Fortune Magazine. You can find Joe on Twitter @JoePulizzi. If you ever see Joe in person, he’ll be wearing orange. Joe’...2016-06-0200 minPodcast Game ShowS2 Ep7: Ted RubinToday’s contestant is Ted Rubin. Ted is a leading Social Marketing Strategist, Keynote Speaker, and Acting Chief Marketing Officer of Brand Innovators. Ted is the most followed CMO on Twitter according to Social Media Marketing Magazine. He’s #13 on Forbes Top 50 Social Media Power Influencers. Many people in the social media world know Ted for his enthusiastic, energetic and undeniably personal connection to people.His latest book, How To Look People in the Eye Digitally was released January 2015. Ted's city: Huntington, NY and Pompano Beach, FL Fun fact about Ted: Ted loves wearing unique socks...2016-05-3100 minPodcast Game ShowS2 Ep6: Joel CommToday’s contestant is Joel Comm. Joel is the New York Times best-selling author of 12 books. He has appeared in The New York Times, on Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show, on CNN online, on Fox News, and many other places. He is also a speaker, entrepreneur, podcaster and consultant. You can find him online at JoelComm.com Joel's city: Denver, CO Fun fact about Joel: Joel ran a marathon when he was 15 years old. Joel's random trivia Question: What’s the longest word in the english language (published in a dictionary)? It’s Pneumonou...2016-05-2600 minPodcast Game ShowS2 Ep5: Daniel J. LewisAs an award-winning podcaster, Daniel J. Lewis helps others launch and improve their own podcasts for sharing their passions and finding success. Daniel creates training resources (like SEO for Podcasters) and podcasting tools (like My Podcast Reviews); offers one-on-one consulting and group training (including Podcasters' Society); is a keynote speaker on podcasting and social media; and Daniel hosts a network of award-nominated shows covering how to podcast, clean-comedy, and the #1 unofficial podcast for ABC's hit drama Once Upon a Time. You can fine him online at TheAudacitytoPodcast.com Daniel’s city: Cincinnati, OH Fun fact ab...2016-05-2400 minPodcast Game ShowS2 Ep4: Kate EricksonKate is the “implementer of awesome ideas: over at Entrepreneur on Fire. She is a content creator, marketer, and now host of her own podcast. She is a friend and great person to follow if you are starting your own business. You can find her online at EOFire.com and on her podcast, Kate’s Take, a behind-the-scenes look at how they run their business. Kate’s city: San Diego, CA Fun fact about Kate: I used to play the trumpet - even played at Symphony Hall here in San Diego as a 5th grader. Decide...2016-05-1900 minPodcast Game ShowS2 Ep3: Marc GubertiMarc is an 18-year-old entrepreneur, author, blogger, digital marketing expert, and speaker. (Phew, he makes me feel extremely lazy!) He has over 150,000 Twitter followers and over 250,000 annual blog visitors. Marc wants other teens to become successful, just like him. You can find him online at marcguberti.com Marc’s city: Scarsdale, NY Fun fact about Marc: I still build some LEGO sets here and there (only the buildings though). Marc’s random trivia Question: What is the only animal with 4 knees? Elephant Marc’s Links Website: marcguberti.com...2016-05-1700 minPodcast Game ShowS2 Ep2: Ted CoineTed Coiné is a Forbes Top 10 Social Media Power
Influencer and an Inc. Top 100 Leadership Expert. He’s also a
keynote speaker and one of Business News Daily’s 15 Twitter
Accounts Every Entrepreneur Should Follow. His latest book
is A World Gone Social: How Companies Must Adapt
to Survive. You can find
him online at http://OPENfor.business
Ted’s city: Naples,
Florida
Fun fact about Ted:
Three years in a row in college, I
got a mohawk for our conference championship swim meet. Yup. Now
I'm a boring middle-aged dad and businessman.
Ted’s
Lin...2016-05-1200 minPodcast Game ShowS2 Ep1: Brian CarterToday’s contestant is Brian Carter of The Carter Group and the Brian Carter’s Brain Podcast. Brian is considered the “Obi Wan Kenobi of digital Marketing.” He is the #1 bestselling author of The Like Economy. He's consulted with companies of all sizes, from small businesses to NBC, Microsoft and Universal Studios. His hands-on business experience, cutting edge insights, and background in stand-up comedy culminate in a keynote speaker and trainer who leaves every audience not only entertained, but armed with powerful strategies and tactics.He is respected as an international authority on how organizations can generate bigger business results. Y...2016-05-1000 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep23: Final Showdown - Scott Clark vs. Joe TherouxWelcome to the final episode ofSeason One! Today our two top contenders, Scott Clark ofthe Gaming Outsiderand Hollywood Outsiderand Joe Theroux of the401 Stories podcast, face off for the title of Season OneChampion. For the full show notes page, click here onyour phone About the playoffcontenders:JoeTherouxJoe’s City: NorthKingstown, Rhode IslandJoe Website: http://www.401stories.com/itunes link: 401StoriesJoe on TwitterScottClarkScott’s city: Rockford,ILScott’s Website: http://thehollywoodoutsider.com; http://thegamingoutsider.com/i...2016-02-1600 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep22: Playoff 2 - Mathew Passy vs. Joe TherouxWelcome to the second playoff episode for Season One! Today, two of our most brilliant contestants face off in a heated battle for a spot in the final showdown.
We welcome back Mathew Passy of the Pod Up podcast and Joe Theroux of the 401 Stories podcast.
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About the playoff contenders:
Mathew Passy
Mathew’s city: Cherry Hill, NJ
Mathew’s Website: http://www.mpassyproductions.com/
itunes links: Pod Up; Hilarie Barsky Show
Mathew o...2016-02-1100 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep21: Playoff 1 - Richard Rierson vs. Scott ClarkWelcome to the first playoff episode for Season One! Today, two of our most brilliant contestants face off in a heated battle for a spot in the final showdown.
We welcome back Richard Rierson of A Dose of Leadership podcast and Scott Clark of the Gaming Outsider and Hollywood Outsider podcasts.
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About the playoff contenders:
Scott Clark
Scott’s city: Rockford, IL
Scott’s Website: http://thehollywoodoutsider.com ; http://thegamingoutsider.com/
itunes links: Gaming Outsider an...2016-02-0900 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Bonus Episode: Best Game Show Moments of All TimeThis is a BONUS episode in which I play and break down my 3 favorite game show moments of all time. I will explain what they mean to me, and why you should care.
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Show Links
Wheel of Fortune, Autumn Erhard’s unbelieveable puzzle solve and million-dollar win on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFfRASXusQo
Deal or No Deal, Jessica Robinson’s million-dollar win on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfDaplU9zuw
Who Wants to be a Mil...2016-02-0400 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep20: Benny HsuToday’s contestant is Benny Hsu of the Get Busy Living podcast, is a show for those who feel stuck, want to achieve their goals or want to learn how to make life exciting again. It's personal development and self help from someone you can relate to. You can find him online at http://getbusylivingblog.com/
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Benny’s city: Jacksonville, FL
Fun fact about Benny: In 2001, he developed a successful iPhone app without having any coding knowledge.
Benny’s random trivia f...2016-02-0200 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep19: Dylan SchuckToday’s contestant is Dylan Schuck of the Dead Inside podcast, a weekly podcast dedicated to AMC's original series THE WALKING DEAD and FEAR THE WALKING DEAD! You can find him online at http://deadinsideshow.com/
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Dylan’s city: San Diego, CA
Fun fact about Dylan: Dylan is a pub trivia host in San Diego.
Dylan’s random trivia fact: 2012 was the first election since 1976 that a Bush or Clinton did not run for executive office.
Guest’s Links
...2016-01-2800 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep18: Jonathan OakesToday’s contestant is Jonathan Oakes of the Trivial Warfare podcast, the show that takes the pub quiz out of the pub and takes it home to you! You can find him online at trivialwarfare.com
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Jonathan’s city: Jacksonville, FL
Fun fact about Jonathan: He got way into M.U.D. (Multi User Dungeon) games in college and had to take a little hiatus from school because of it.
Jonathan’s random trivia fact: The 5 people inducted into the first cla...2016-01-2600 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep17: Chris RevillToday’s contestant is Chris Revill of the Let’s Chat podcast, where he interviews misfits and oddballs in the world of comedy, music and all walks of life. You can find him online here.
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Chris’s city: Providence, RI
Fun fact about Chris: He can still recite the alphabet backwards...and it haunts him to this day.
Chris’s random trivia fact: The TV show “Family Matters” (the show with Steve Urkel) was a spinoff from the earlier TV show “Perfect S...2016-01-2100 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep16: Scott ClarkToday’s contestant is Scott Clark of the Gaming Outsider and Hollywood Outsider podcasts, where he and his co-hosts comment and provide their unique spin on the latest gaming and Hollywood news. You can find him online at http://thehollywoodoutsider.com and http://thegamingoutsider.com/
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Scott’s city: Rockford, IL
Fun fact about Scott: Scott has owned a side DJ business since high school.
Scott’s random trivia fact: The character Mario from Super Mario Brothers was named after the landlord of...2016-01-1900 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep15: Joe StuberToday’s contestant is Joe Stuber of the Comic Book Central podcast, the world's' first podcast dedicated to creative legends who have brought comic books to TV, film, stage, etc. You can find him online at http://comicbookcentral.net
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Joe’s city: Columbus, OH
Joe’s fun fact: Mark Hamill like to eat Bugles
Random trivia fact: Michael J. Fox was a fan of Huey Lewis and the News, and they were on the soundtrack for Back to the Future.
2016-01-1400 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep14: Dave T. KoenigToday’s contestant is Dave T. Koenig of the Bring Your Own Lunch podcast, a weekly show where Dave sits down with some of his favorite actors, comedians, directors, writers, and other performers and finds out how they got started in the entertainment business and the path they traveled to success. You can find him online at http://www.davetkoenig.com
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Dave’s city: New York City
Dave’s fun fact: Not only can he make sushi, Dave is trained a trained sushi t...2016-01-1200 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep13: Mathew PassyToday’s contestant is Mathew Passy of the Pod Up podcast, a show all about the podcasting industry--new trends, technology and other resources. He’s also on the Hilarie Barsky Show. You can find him online at http://www.mpassyproductions.com
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Mathew’s city: Princeton, NJ
Mathew’s fun fact: In school, he was very into politics!
Random trivia fact: During an average person’s life, they will produce enough saliva to fill two swimming pools!
Guest’s Links
Mathe...2016-01-0700 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep12: Jonny NastorToday’s contestant is Jonny Nastor of the Hack the Entrepreneur podcast, a show that reveals the fears, habits, and inner-battles behind big name entrepreneurs and those on the path to success. You can find him online at http://hacktheentrepreneur.com/
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Jonny’s city: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Jonny’s fun fact: The first concert he ever attended was Willy Nelson. It changed his life!
Random trivia fact: The raw salmon in sushi and sashimi doesn’t actually come from Japan. Most of it come...2016-01-0500 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep11: Tanya FraserToday’s contestant is Tanya Fraser of the the Cut the Crap and Keep it Real podcast, a weekly show that will give you the ass kicking you need to get your health, body, and outlook on the right path. You can find her online at http://www.tanyafraser.ca
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Tanya’s city: Toronto, Canada
Tanya’s fun fact: She loves to play poker and will even watch it on TV for hours!
Random trivia fact: During the time of Queen Eliz...2015-12-3100 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep10: Richard RiersonToday’s contestant is Richard Rierson of the A Dose of Leadership podcast, which has inspiring and educational interviews with motivating leaders, influencers, and others who dedicate their lives to the pursuit of truth, common sense, and courageous leadership. You can find him online at http://www.richardrierson.com/
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Richard’s city: Wichita, KS
Richard’s fun fact: His birth father was in the original Jimmy Buffett Coral Reefer Band. Richard is also a pilot!
Random trivia fact: 3% of the ice in the Anta...2015-12-2900 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep9: Brandon CruzToday’s contestant is Brandon Cruz of the Apathetic Enthusiasm podcast, a show about pop culture, tech, pop culture, tv/movies, geek culture, etc. You can find him online at http://www.geekade.com/apathetic-enthusiasm-1/
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Brandon’s city: Honolulu, HI
Brandon’s fun fact: His father-in-law is creator o f the Nickelodeon show “Angry Beavers.”
Random trivia fact: The Robert Zemeckis film The Frighteners and the Tarantino/Rodriguez film From Dusk Till Dawn were originally supposed to be sequels to Tales From the Cr...2015-12-2400 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep8: Ali RittenhouseToday’s contestant is Ali Rittenhouse. Ali is an online business coach who specializes in teaching digital marketing to women entrepreneurs. Ali a small town girl with an international reach! You can find her online at http://alirittenhouse.com
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Ali’s city: Sidney, Ohio (They say “pop,” not soda.)
Ali’s fun fact: She owned Rob Lowe’s grandfather’s dog.
Random trivia fact: NASA chief Charles Bolden loves to wear cowboy boots to work...so basically he’s the top space cowboy.
...2015-12-2200 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep7: Matt EdwardsToday’s contestant is Matt Edwards of the Rear View podcast. You can find him online at http://therearviewpodcast.com
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Matt’s city: Los Angeles, CA
Matt’s fun fact: His dad is also his uncle?! But rest assured, nothing weird or incestious here. Just your average modern family.
Random trivia fact: Only one actor has ever appeared in only five films, each of which were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar. That actor is John Cazale.
Bonus Fact: Matt and...2015-12-1700 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep 6: A.C. FullerToday’s contestant is A.C. Fuller of the Writer 2.0 podcast. You can find him online at http://acfuller.com
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A.C.’s city: Hansville, WA
A.C.’s fun fact: The opening scene of his book came to him while sitting in a car in a Goodwill parking lot.
Random trivia fact: Who was the first American writer to win the Nobel Prize for Literature??
Answer: Sinclair Lewis. Lewis previously declined the Pulitzer Prize for Literature. 2015-12-1500 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep5: Joe TherouxToday’s contestant is Joe Theroux of the 401 Stories podcast. You can find him online at http://www.401stories.com/
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Joe’s City: North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Fun fact about Joe: His podcast is popular in Vietnam for some unknown reason.
Joe’s random trivia fact: Dr. Seuss wrote Green Eggs and Ham because someone bet that he couldn’t write a book that used only 50 words in repetition.
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Joe Website...2015-12-1000 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep4: Shawn ManaherToday’s contestant is Shawn Manaher of the The Author Hangout and Sidepreneurs podcasts. You can find him online at http://bookmarketingtools.com/blog/.
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Shawn’s city: Atlanta, GA
Fun fact about Shawn: He had over 1000 comic books as a kid.
Shawn’s random trivia fact: Almonds are actually a member of the PEACH family!
Guest’s Links
Shawn’s Website: http://bookmarketingtools.com/blog/
itunes links: The A...2015-12-0800 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep3: Brett GajdaToday’s contestant is Brett Gajda of the “Where There’s Smoke” podcast, which explores self development through the filter of current events, sports, and pop culture. You can find him online at www.wheretheressmoke.co .
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Brett’s City: Toronto, Canada
Fun Fact about Brett: He’s a cosmopolite and has 3 passports--United States, Canada, and Czech Republic.
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2015-11-2300 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep2: Jared LichtinToday’s contestant is Jared Lichtin of the “Flip” podcast. You can find him online at http://www.flipjl.com/ .
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Jared’s Website: http://www.flipjl.com/
Flip on Itunes
Jared on Twitter
Jared on Instagram
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Special thanks to Audiobooks.com fo...2015-11-2300 minPodcast Game ShowS1 Ep1: Doug PaytonThank you for listening to the first episode of Podcast Game Show! Our first contestant is Doug Payton of the “Consider This” podcast. You can find him online at CTPodcasting.com .
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Fun Fact about Doug: He plays the trombone!
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Doug’s Website: CTPodcasting.com
Consider This on Itunes
Doug on Twitter
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