Communication, Connection, Community: The Podcasters' Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Your podcast is not just content, it is leadership on record. Carl sits down with leadership coach and podcast host Andrea Johnson to unpack how modern communication, workplace culture, and podcasting strategy all point to the same challenge: learning how to lead people with authenticity and confidence, even when the system around you rewards the status quo. Andrea shares her path from decades in higher education, medicine, and research administration to executive coaching, ...

Send us Fan Mail What if the best marketing move you make this year is posting less? Carl sits down with Robin Waite, founder of Fearless Business and author of Take Your Shot, to unpack why podcasting can outperform social media for real business growth, lead generation, and long-term visibility. Robin shares the honest version of the journey: the frustration of trying to keep up with endless content advice, the temptation to quit when the results feel slow, and the moment he realized podcas...

Send us Fan Mail Attention is earned, not assumed—and that’s the hard truth most podcasters avoid. We sit down with marketer and podcaster Alex Love to unpack why creators publish in silence, how to stop whisper-marketing your show, and what it takes to build real momentum without chasing every new trend. From recording with a newborn strapped in and a dog flying off a walking pad to making a strategic pause for craft and credibility, Alex’s story is both hilarious and instructive. We dig in...

Send us Fan Mail What if the only thing between you and your dream guest is a cleaner intention and a simpler ask? That’s the spark that drives our conversation with author, speaker, and host Melissa Llarena, whose hundred-day public campaign turned a casual dare into a live interview with Gary V. We unpack the exact steps she took—from writing daily posts to showing up in person with prepared questions—and why proximity plus preparation can beat a crowded inbox. Melissa shares how to make b...

Send us Fan Mail The spark for a lasting show can be as simple as admitting “I hate writing” and picking up a mic. Carl sits down with Scott Maderer of Inspired Stewardship to unpack how a clear format, thoughtful promotion, and a service-first mindset turned a modest launch into a platform that fuels his business and book. We explore why choosing a medium that fits your strengths matters, how to build a repeatable production system, and what it really takes to grow an audience without chasin...

Send us Fan Mail The mic isn’t the scary part. The scary part is the story that someone else is more qualified, more seasoned, more “real” than you—and the moment you buy that story, your voice tightens, your curiosity dims, and your best insights never make it into the episode. Human behaviour specialist and international speaker Carly Pepin joins us to show how to stop handing your authority to others and start speaking from the centre of your own expertise. We start by cutting through pay-...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to turn a mic into a real growth engine? We sit down with Vince Quinn, co-founder and creative director of SBX Productions, to map the path from “let’s start a podcast” to a show that builds authority, drives leads, and actually fits your life. Vince brings a decade in radio to the table and shares why that training still matters: clarity of purpose, strong delivery, and deep respect for the listener’s time. We get honest about the industry shift after COVID, why so ma...