Arroe Collins Pod-Crashing

With terrestrial radio throwing everybody out including the kitchen sink, where are the former two speaker professionals landing? Is it podcasting? Is it good for those who've been trying to survive in podcasting? Plus...can listeners truly tell the difference between a podcast wanna be and a seasoned radio professional transitioning into podcasting?

With religious company's purchasing more and more terrestrial towers of power, should we also see a rise in religious podcasting? Plus...how do you know your guest on the podcast wasn't hired to share propaganda?

Pod Crashing episode 507 with Kelly Marie Tran and Rob Benedict from the podcast Saigon.  One city, a divided country, and the war that tore America apart. Saigon is an epic saga of love, blood and revolution starring Kelly Marie Tran and Rob Benedict. An eight-part audio drama for iHeart adapted from the best-selling novel by Anthony Grey, it is a story of political intrigue and romance in a time of war, across four tumultuous decades of Vietnamese history.Narrated by Trinh, the granddaughter of two central characters, the series begins in 1936 French-colonial Saigon, where an American journalist, Joseph, reunites with his...

Pod Crashing episode 505 with Michelle McPhee from the podcast Kingdom of Fraud. What do a devout polygamist from an insular Utah sect and a shadowy Armenian tycoon from Los Angeles have in common? More than you'd think. Together, they defrauded the American government out of nearly one billion dollars. "Kingdom of Fraud," a brand new series co-produced by Novel and iHeartPodcasts, has launched.Over seven episodes, Emmy-nominated journalist, investigative reporter and host Michele McPhee traces the extraordinary and unlikely criminal partnership between Jacob Kingston and Levon Termendzhyan, a reputed Armenian crime figure known to those around him as "The Lion."...

How do you know your guest on a podcast isn't the voice of foreign propaganda? You don't! Doing your show prep will help enlighten but it's not enough. You really have to pay close attention to whom they're trying to reach and why.

How is Tik Tok getting away with playing music yet I was banned for life from Soundcloud? Breaking down the players that make your podcast visible and what they aren't willing to do for you.

Podcasting is proving to finally be a business's winning tool. I got into podcasting in 2010 because as a radio companies production director I was searching for newer ways to promote business success. My larger-than-life broadcast company literally said to me, "I don't know what you're doing but don't stop." Today it's evolved into the very vision I had 16 years ago. Plus... are we getting too personal on our podcasts? Taylor Swift's entire love life is present, can hosts do the same?

Pod Crashing episode 502 with Michael Easter host of the podcast Two Percent. New York Times bestselling author and journalist Michael Easter comes a twice-weekly deep dive into the science of living better by doing things the hard way. Building on the insights of his #1 Substack and acclaimed books, Easter balanc rigorous evidence with a healthy dose of skepticism to cut through the noise of the modern wellness industry. Whether he's interviewing elite explorers and Harvard biologists or deconstructing the truth about longevity and metabolic health, this isn't a show for "biohacking" perfectionists-it's a grounded, often humorous guide for real people l...

Pod Crashing episode 500 with Sanjana Basker and Tyler McCall from the podcast Radio 831. Romance publisher 831 Stories and iHeartPodcasts announced "Radio 831: ARomance Podcast," a weekly romance chat-show series hosted by Sanjana Basker and Tyler McCa. Hosts and romance superfans Sanjana Basker and Tyler McCall will bring their trademark curiosity, insightfulness, and die-hard enthusiasm to book buzz, screen-adaptation drama, and the genre's countless intersections with internet discourse and celebrity culture. They'll call on experts-from authors to BookTokers-to help them dive into the big and small stories of the moment with a lot of heart.831 Stories offers romance fans many ways to engage...

Two major situations podcasters are currently facing... Gambling commercials. Are podcasters enabling teens to drop their bucks into online gambling? What is research showing and will there be a showdown? Plus, the ongoing battle between podcasters and copyright laws. So many podcasters would love to lean in and support musicians and their art but the rules of ASCAP/BMI are generating silence more than love.

Pod Crashing episode 498 with Shark Tanker Daniel Lubetzsky from the podcast Build or Break, an interview series exploring the defining moments, failures, and breakthroughs that shape extraordinary leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Season one features conversations with Matthew McConaughey, Mark Cuban, Kevin O'Leary, Jason Alexander, Chip and Joanna Gaines, and more, as Daniel uncovers the setbacks that ultimately fueled their greatest successes.To coincide with the podcast launch, Daniel is opening The Art of Failure, a first-of-its-kind FREE immersive pop-up experience at ⁠22 Wooster Street⁠ in SoHo from September 3-5. The highly visual, interactive installation invites New Yorkers to rethink failure as the ca...

I'm extremely guilty of this... numbering my podcast episodes. Should we be doing this? What is the effect on listeners? Plus...the microphone. I know some very very famous people who think they had to have the top of the crop best of the best of equipment only to realize a great microphone can become your worst sound.

If you're a podcaster, you've had a spike. Wow! We've made it! The big time in podcasting. Then the bottom falls out. WTF? How to survive a podcast spike.

Pod Crashing episode 496 with Dani Shapiro from the podcast Family Secrets. Family Secrets. We all have them. And while the discovery of family secrets can initially be terrifying or traumatic, often these discoveries have the power to liberate, heal, and even uplift us. Join Dani Shapiro, bestselling author of the memoir Inheritance, and her guests as they explore astonishing family secrets and uncover the extraordinary lessons the truth can teach us.Episodes available below:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-family-secrets-30131253/

Pod Crashing episode 494 with super model Kim Alexis from the podcast Unexpired… Being an international supermodel, as Kim Alexis was in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, inspired a quiet rebellion within her against the cultural expectations that tell people, especially women, who they are supposed to be and when they are supposed to fade. In her new podcast, Unexpired (debuting on Apple, iHeart radio, Spotify, and YouTube on May 6), she explores why some people continue to thrive- physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, long after our culture tells them that they're past their prime.It's an important topic that she explores with...

It happens all the time. Your podcast guest is a no call no show. Don't let it get you down. It's not your loss. It's theirs. How do you know if it's about rescheduling? I play by the three-time rule. What does that even mean? How should you act and react and can it put the podcast host on a bad list? Sure...watch what you say and how you react moving forward.

We kinda did this to ourselves. The internet changed the way listeners tap into your art. Zoom made making conversation clearer and more available. But we are the generation of digital hookup and silent endings. How should we react with technology isn't acting like a true friend and collaborator?

Pod Crashing 492 with AJ Pasciuti from the podcast Combat Stories Amatangelo "AJ" Pasciuti, a former Marine Force Recon Scout Sniper and host of the Combat Story podcast, will release his debut book, Darkhorse: Harnessing Hidden Potential in War and Life, with HarperCollins Leadership Darkhorse is my tribute to the men and women who shaped my life, the Marines I served alongside, and the friends I lost along the way," said AJ. "It's drawn from harrowing, brutally honest accounts of combat, quiet moments of reflection in the face of failure, and a call to action for what comes next. Within these pages...

Podcasts hosted by celebrities. I remember the days when the thought of someone of fame taking the time to pull off such a weekly thing was beneath their presence. Now, it's an open field for them to get paid great money to endorse a product but are they connect with who really counts? Where is the listener in this adventure to get paid to talk?

Pod Crashing episode 490 with funny guy Joey Dandando… Bad advice from the dumbest people you know. Welcome to Help from a Hypocrite, the video podcast where comedian Joey Dardano and his hilarious guests help listeners with their problems - by giving them the worst advice known to mankind. If you're looking some sage counseling to help you with a serious issue... this is not the show for you. You're talking to comedians, after all. If you're in search for the most elaborate excuse to get out of your second cousin's baby shower or need help on how to end a pr...

iHeart Radio recently announced an increase in podcast revenue sales... How much of that money is actually going to freelancers on the sidelines? How much of your hard work, dedication and loyalty is pretty much being given to them for free?

Pod Crashing episode 486 with Anna Sinfield from the podcast The Girl Friends.
When a group of women from all over the country realize they all dated the same prolific romance scammer they vow to bring him to justice. In this brand new season of global number 1 hit podcast The Girlfriends, Anna Sinfield meets a group of funny, feisty, determined women who all had the misfortune of dating a mysterious man named Derek Alldred. Trust Me Babe is a story about the protective forces of gossip, gut instinct, and trusting your besties and the group of women who took matters in...

I'm very guilty of doing a lot of interviews for my podcasts. Although I've slowed it down tremendously, I still carry the image of being a podcast interview whore. How can we break this cycle?

Pod Crashing episode 484 with Ben Higgins from the podcast If You Can Hear Me.  We're all looking for something. In If You Can Hear Me, Ben Higgins sits down with people from all walks of life-celebrities, thinkers, everyday folks-to talk about what drives us, what shapes us, and what gives us hope. These are honest conversations about the big stuff: identity, loss, purpose, peace, faith, and everything in between. Some guests have answers. Most are still figuring it out. If you've ever felt like there must be more to the story-this show is for you.Episodes available here:https://www.i...

Podcast Index claims there are 1 million brand new podcasts uploaded per week. Pulling the lens back reveals 4 million different podcasts are available to listen to. But...only 400,000 are truly active. 3.5 million podcasts sit silent...why?

Ok... ask yourself, "Are you an authentic podcaster versus a numbers chaser?" Can you be both and be happy about it? How is it controlling your subjects covered? Are you forging your own path or following what Joe Rogan continues to perform? The masters of craft didn't enter the podcast race to instantly become an attraction. Is chasing the numbers your distraction?

Pod Crashing episode 482 with actor Rider Storm from the podcast The Red Weather. iHeartPodcasts today announced it is partnering with actor, filmmaker and podcaster Rider Strong (Boy Meets World, Cabin Fever) to launch his new audio series, "The Red Weather." This innovative 8-episode autofiction podcast, inspired by Strong's initial work on a documentary about communes in and around his hometown of Sebastopol, California, masterfully blends a fictional true-crime mystery with a profoundly personal real-life narrative.

Pod Crashing episode number 480 with Jill Wintersteen from The Spirit Daughter podcast… The Spirit Daughter Podcast explores the cosmic energy of each season through expert conversations and dives deep into celebrity birth charts to help you understand your own astrological design. Jill Wintersteen twice week brings you powerful conversations that align with current cosmic weather alongside intimate chart readings that reveal how the stars shape extraordinary lives. Every month brings a perfect mix. Through intimate chart reading with fascinating guests, you'll discover how these successful people work with their cosmic energy to create extraordinary lives. As Jill reads their charts, you...

There's word on the podcast street of having a more open format when it comes to sharing politics. Especially as we get closer to the midterm elections. Do you or don't you include a political figure? The ups downs twists and victories. Invite them but play by your rules. A Politician can talk about any subject including yours. Don't stray from your vision. Tap into how they fit into yours. They need you.

Every day! We're bombarded by emails that shout out what we are doing wrong with our podcast promotions. I started asking to hear their podcast. Zero of them responded. How can we trust them? Dump your hard to attain bucks into their bucket and hope for the best? Let's nab a deeper look.

Tik Tok videos are raking in millions of viewers which means a large payday. Why do podcasts have to stretch to 45 minutes?

Pod Crashing episode 477 with Daniel Scheffler from the podcast Wayfinder… Wayfinder is a podcast for the curious, luxurious, and adventurous traveler. Host and veteran travel writer Daniel Scheffler ventures off the map and into traveler stories of beauty, blunder, and transformation, those unforgettable moments guidebooks can't capture. Inspired by the ancient Polynesian wayfinders who navigated the ocean by stars, swells, and intuition, each episode features an immersive tale of what happens when we follow our senses and trust our inner compass to lead the way. With local tips, food adventures, and cultural encounters, Wayfinder reveals not just where to travel, but...

To video your podcast or to audio your podcast. Almost every ad on social media has started calling you a non podcaster if you choose to stay only with audio. Is video podcasting a fad or are we here to stay? And is a video making more money?

Pod Crashing episode 475 with Lily Herman from the F1 inspired podcast No Grip No Grip is a Formula 1 culture podcast hosted by Lily Herman. Each episode dives into the wacky and dramatic mishaps, scandals, and sagas surrounding the sport, both on the track and far away from it. From the ever-expanding world of F1 romance novels and the cataclysmic 2023 event Lily calls WAGageddon, to the infamous missing Monaco Grand Prix diamond and the astrology of the grid, No Grip dives headfirst into Formula 1's under-explored cultural pockets.Episodes available here:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-no-grip-324786162/

Pod Crashing episode 473 with Clayton Echard and Stephani Young from the podcast Love Trapped. Former Bachelor Clayton Echard's casual one-night fling turned into a paternity nightmare. When the news broke about the scandal, no one believed Clayton at first. He was a reality TV star, and an unpopular one at that. Clayton found himself trying to prove the truth, while trapped in a web of lies, manipulation, and threats. He would soon discover he was not the only one. At its core, this is a story about who you believe and why. It's an epic battle that would take a...

If music videos are allowing AI technology to be part of the video mix, will podcast listeners accept it in the same vein? Plus, what are your video rights when it comes to copyrights in video?

So many podcasters are using AI tools to enhance their presence as knowledgeable announcers and leaders. But is that information correct and should you be more aware of what happens if it's wrong?

Pod Crashing episode 471 with Jake Steinfeld Body By Jake! Across more than four decades, trailblazing fitness icon Jake Steinfeld, widely known as "Body By Jake," has inspired millions around the world to move their bodies through his one-of-a-kind combination of physical training, motivational philosophy, and infectious personality. Now, the innovator who revolutionized fitness media by creating the first exercise segments on cable television (CNN), the first 24-hour fitness network (FitTV), the first on-demand fitness television service (ExerciseTV), and the first exercise playlist, has partnered with iHeartMedia and Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), the global catalog division of Universal Music Group, to...

The greatest thing about podcasting is knowing its a wild frontier. There's always something new to tap into. Believe it or not, local podcasting is on the increase. Who, what, where and why?