The Sound Off Podcast

I met Mary Chan at Podsummit a few years ago. Mary is the owner of Organized Sound, about how to make your podcast sound more natural, clear, and engaging. With years of radio production experience, Mary shares practical advice on microphone technique, choosing gear that suits your voice ...

How much time are we spending chasing the next big thing in podcasting—and what are we giving up on too soon?

I’m joined by Lauren Passell, founder of Tink Media, who wants to call her business “the slow company.” She helps podcasts grow through thoughtful recommendations, strong relationships, and the kind of consistent work that rarely delivers overnight results. Our ...

I push back on the idea that every podcast needs video. A video strategy isn’t about following trends—it’s about choosing what fits your audience, goals, time, and budget. I walk through seven approaches, from going audio-only to using short clips, audiograms, simple YouTube recordings, separate audio and video productions, video-first shows with an audio version, and horizon...

Richard Stroobant has spent more than 40 years in broadcasting, although for a good chunk of that time, most people in radio knew him simply as "Big Dick." And yes, there's a story behind that nickname.

Richard and I first worked together in Edmonton in 1994, before he returned to Calgary and became part of the legendary team at CJAY 92. Those were some wild days in rad...

Can a podcast make you feel less alone? I’m joined by Jay Nachlis from Coleman Insights to explore what research can tell us about community, companionship, and the relationships listeners build with podcast hosts.

Picking up on our conversation at Podcast Movement in New Y...