From Jerry Springer to Podcasting: Reena Friedman-Watts Dynamic Career Journey

About this episode

Tom Fox interviews Reena Friedman-Watts about her dynamic career journey from the Jerry Springer show to podcasting.

Join Tom Fox as he explores the world of podcasting, and get ready to be inspired to start your own podcast. In this episode, Tom welcomes Reena Friedman-Watts, fellow podcaster and co-host of the upcoming podcast conference Speke Fest Houston. Reena discusses her fascinating career trajectory, which began with her work at NPR during college, continued with her stint on the Jerry Springer show, and ultimately led to her involvement in the world of podcasting and television production. Reena shares her experiences in the entertainment industry, her transition to podcasting with her show ‘Better Call Daddy,’ and how she crafts compelling interviews. They also discuss her upcoming event, Speke Fest Houston, highlighting the unique venue, event details, and the diverse lineup of speakers. Reena concludes with some of her memorable interviews and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. Key highlights: Reena’s Professional Journey Begins From Jerry Springer to Hollywood Transition to Reality TV and Family Life Launching a Podcast and Memorable Interviews Speke Fest Houston: A Unique Podcasting Event Resources: Reena Friedman Watts on LinkedIn Speke Fest-Night of the Living Pod…

People in this episode

Host: Tom Fox

Guest: Reena Friedman-Watts

Topics covered

• podcasting
• career journey
• entertainment industry
• event planning
• interview techniques

Keywords

• podcasting
• career trajectory
• interviews
• Speke Fest Houston
• Better Call Daddy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NPR, Jerry Springer, Speke Fest Houston

Books & works: Better Call Daddy

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