Your Mic

33:56

Don't start a podcast without first building a community

Your Mic ·

2026/05/27

Download free Speke resources: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/freeresources Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-mic/id1777171203 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PQNHuqxIVhkLfjGYuWcxl Ozeal DeBastos built his network of over 4,500 podcasters by focusing on authentic connection, both online and in-person. Through consistent events and understanding his audience’s needs, he fostered real relationships beyond the mic. His journey proves that showing

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21:31

@BetterCallDaddy host @friedmanwatts, on crafting a...

Your Mic ·

2026/05/27

Download free Speke resources: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/freeresources Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-mic/id1777171203 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PQNHuqxIVhkLfjGYuWcxl Reena Friedman Watts returns to the show to reveal her inside secrets for killer interviews. She primes every session by scoping out guests on social, hitting up LinkedIn recommendations, and connecting with people in their orbit for the real scoop. By finding

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17:42

Speke Podcasting turns two

Your Mic ·

2026/05/27

Speak up for your brand. Speke Podcasting. At Speke Podcasting, we amplify voices and elevate brands through the power of podcasting. Our diverse portfolio of shows spans health, history, beauty, and social impact, each crafted to engage and inspire audiences. Why Choose Speke Podcasting? -Expert Production: High-quality audio that captivates listeners. -Strategic Marketing: Tailored promotion to grow your audience. -Brand Alignment: Ensuring your podcast reflects your unique voice and

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6:40

How To Pitch Podcasts Without Being A Clown

Your Mic ·

2026/05/27

Free resources: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/freeresources Work with us: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/pricing-plans Freddy pulls apart a real pitch that hit his inbox and using it as a live autopsy of everything wrong with lazy podcast outreach. You hear how an AI sounding message tried to flatter, fake familiarity, and completely miss the point of what the show is actually about. He walks through why “spray and pray” pitches disrespect the host and the audience you claim to want to help

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6:19

Stop Pouring Gimmicks Into Your Podcast For Attention

Your Mic ·

2026/05/27

Free resources: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/freeresources Work with us: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/pricing-plans Today Freddy takes a soda’s lithium era into the podcast studio and uses it as a brutal metaphor for desperate shows hiding behind gimmicks. You hear how dramatic cold opens, fake urgency, and overcaffeinated host personas are just modern lithium in the bottle, signaling that the creator does not trust their own content. He walks you through a simple, sharp framework for being

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26:39

The Power of Niche Podcasting (National Funeral...

Your Mic ·

2026/05/27

Free resources: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/freeresources Work with us: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/pricing-plans Listen to NMFH’s podcast The Final Curtain Never Closes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHfgXCJQCyIEiJCuTQl-HyZBR-V3hdxEz&si=DmG9s-QrnItfJ_RL This episode goes deep into the power of niche podcasting with Genevieve Keeney‑Vazquez, president and CEO of the National Museum of Funeral History and host of The Final Curtain Never Closes. You hear how a museum that used to get

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26:39

The Power of Niche Podcasting (National Funeral...

Your Mic ·

2026/05/27

Free resources: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/freeresources Work with us: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/pricing-plans Listen to NMFH’s podcast *_The Final Curtain Never Closes:_* https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHfgXCJQCyIEiJCuTQl-HyZBR-V3hdxEz&si=DmG9s-QrnItfJ_RL This episode goes deep into the power of niche podcasting with Genevieve Keeney‑Vazquez, president and CEO of the National Museum of Funeral History and host of *_The Final Curtain Never Closes._* You hear how a museum that used to

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11:39

Your “AI Is Evil” Take Would Have Hated the Printing...

Your Mic ·

2026/05/27

Work with us: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-mic/id1777171203 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PQNHuqxIVhkLfjGYuWcxl VoxPro didn’t kill radio, it turned stressed‑out DJs into sharper storytellers—and AI is about to do the same thing for podcasters. In this solo episode of Your Mic, I take you back to 1996: wax pens, razor blades, reel‑to‑reel machines, and a rookie Tejano DJ racing the clock to edit phone calls

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11:53

Why Your Weird Niche Is A Secret Weapon

Your Mic ·

2026/05/27

Free resources: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/freeresources Work with us: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/pricing-plans Here’s the episode featuring George Blitch that I mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Gcs7FcvHWq4HGkVqZyU1P?si=7eea3818e62a4c67 Today Freddy takes you to Puebla, 1862, and shoves a mirror in your face so you see your podcast as the underdog army staring down network giants. He shows you how celebrity shows with massive budgets are fighting on paved roads while you

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24:18

How a Neurologist Protects His Brain So He Can Treat...

Your Mic ·

2026/05/27

Work with us: www.spekepodcasting.com/ (https://www.spekepodcasting.com/) Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-mic/id1777171203s://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-mic/id1777171203 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-mic/id1777171203) Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PQNHuqxIVhkLfjGYuWcxl Listen to Dr. Eddie Patton’s podcast Your Health, Your Wealth (start with these): Understanding Teen

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27:37

Taking a Nonprofit Podcast to 100k downloads (It's...

Your Mic ·

2026/05/27

Work with us: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/ (https://www.spekepodcasting.com/) Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-mic/id1777171203 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PQNHuqxIVhkLfjGYuWcxl Listen to The Rose’s podcast Let’s Talk About Your Breasts: https://therose.org/podcasts/ Be sure to subscribe to @TheRoseHouston! Taking a nonprofit podcast to 100,000 downloads is not as easy as you think. Founding CEO of The Rose, Dorothy Gibbons, joins

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5:19

Podcast Burnout: How to Keep Going When Growth Is Slow

Your Mic ·

2026/05/27

Free resources: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/freeresources Work with us: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/ Never compare your first mile to somebody else’s 19th—especially in podcasting. In this episode of Your Mic, I share a story about my neighbor Marcel, a former 150‑pounds‑overweight runner turned marathon machine, and what his mile 19 struggle can teach you about sticking with your show when you’re still on episode one. You’ll learn why comparing your brand‑new podcast to giants like Joe

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43:45

The Bad Podcast Ideas That Refuse to Die

Your Mic ·

2026/05/27

Work with us: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-mic/id1777171203 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PQNHuqxIVhkLfjGYuWcxl Subcribe to Podcast the Newsletter: https://podcastthenewsletter.substack.com/ Subscribe to Earbuds Collective: https://arielle-nissenblatt-4cfp.squarespace.com/ Arielle Nissenblatt and Lauren Passell sit down with Freddy for a no BS round of hot takes about the podcast industry. From fake

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24:18

How a Neurologist Protects His Brain So He Can Treat...

Your Mic ·

2026/05/27

Work with us: www.spekepodcasting.com/ (https://www.spekepodcasting.com/) Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-mic/id1777171203s://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-mic/id1777171203 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-mic/id1777171203) Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PQNHuqxIVhkLfjGYuWcxl Listen to Dr. Eddie Patton’s podcast Your Health, Your Wealth (start with these): Understanding Teen

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27:37

Taking a Nonprofit Podcast to 100k downloads (It's...

Your Mic ·

2026/05/27

Work with us: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/ (https://www.spekepodcasting.com/) Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-mic/id1777171203 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PQNHuqxIVhkLfjGYuWcxl Listen to The Rose’s podcast Let’s Talk About Your Breasts: https://therose.org/podcasts/ Be sure to subscribe to @TheRoseHouston! Taking a nonprofit podcast to 100,000 downloads is not as easy as you think. Founding CEO of The Rose, Dorothy Gibbons, joins

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26:39

The Power of Niche Podcasting (National Funeral...

Your Mic ·

2026/05/27

Free resources: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/freeresources Work with us: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/pricing-plans Listen to NMFH’s podcast *_The Final Curtain Never Closes:_* https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHfgXCJQCyIEiJCuTQl-HyZBR-V3hdxEz&si=DmG9s-QrnItfJ_RL This episode goes deep into the power of niche podcasting with Genevieve Keeney‑Vazquez, president and CEO of the National Museum of Funeral History and host of *_The Final Curtain Never Closes._* You hear how a museum that used to

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26:39

The Power of Niche Podcasting (National Funeral...

Your Mic ·

2026/05/26

Free resources:https://www.spekepodcasting.com/freeresources Work with us: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/pricing-plans Listen to NMFH’s podcast The Final Curtain Never Closes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHfgXCJQCyIEiJCuTQl-HyZBR-V3hdxEz&si=DmG9s-QrnItfJ_RL This episode goes deep into the power of niche podcasting with Genevieve Keeney‑Vazquez, president and CEO of the National Museum of Funeral History and host of The Final Curtain Never Closes. You hear how a museum that used to get

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30:41

The Email That Cost Him His Job (And What It Can...

Your Mic ·

2026/05/26

Chung Wu risked his career to put clients first during the Enron crisis, embodying transparency and integrity above all else. Despite immense pressure and personal cost, he refused to compromise on doing what was right. Now, his philosophy centers on living a balanced life with honesty and purpose. Learn more about Chung Wu here (https://www.cw-investmentgroup.com/) . Subscribe to Your Mic on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@SpekePodcasting) , Apple

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28:34

Building a Podcast that Lasts: World Podcast Network...

Your Mic ·

2026/05/26

In this episode of Your Mic, Freddy Cruz sits down with Bruce Chamoff, founder of the World Podcast Network and host of Become a Successful Podcaster. With over 1,200 shows in his portfolio and nearly two decades of experience, Bruce shares his journey from the early days of podcasting to the current landscape, where video, syndication, and discoverability are more important than ever. The conversation covers the evolution of podcasting, the real power of the RSS feed, how syndication works

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30:18

How to Not Suck as a Podcast Guest

Your Mic ·

2026/05/26

Get the FREE Speke Roadmap: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/givethemroadmap Work with us: https://www.spekepodcasting.com/pricing-plans Reena Friedman Watts doesn’t do boring, and she definitely doesn’t do lazy podcast guests. In this episode, we break down what separates forgettable interviews from the ones that live rent‑free in your listeners’ heads: obsessive prep, real interaction, and hosts who are willing to bleed a little on the mic. We get into why you should never pitch

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