How to Monetize a Podcast: Midwest Murder's Jonah Lantto on Live Shows, Sponsors & Owning Your Niche

How to Monetize a Podcast: Midwest Murder's Jonah Lantto on Live Shows, Sponsors & Owning Your Niche

July 27, 2026 · 33 min · Episode 201

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Jonah Lantto discusses how he transformed his podcast into a successful media business through live shows and sponsorships.

Jonah Lantto, true crime writer and co-host of the hit podcast Midwest Murder, joins Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky to reveal how he turned a basement side project into a full-time media business built on live shows, sponsorships, and relentless consistency. The conversation breaks down exactly how creative entrepreneurs can monetize a podcast, find their niche, and build a business "vertical" out of their voice — no celebrity status required..

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Hosts: Julie Lokun, Dominick Domasky

Guest: Jonah Lantto

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