
What chilling changes resulted from creating a podcast?
Podcasting changed my life and made my career. I began podcasting in 2005 out of frustration. I had gone to school for broadcasting, but ended up working in media on the business side, never in front of the mic … this always bothered me. In my 30s, I felt I had lost the opportunity to pursue my dream career, but I thought I’d try this podcast. The paranormal has been a lifelong interest for me going back to watching “In Search Of” as a kid, so it was a natural subject for a show. Luckily, I am still fascinated by it today. I really do believe SOMETHING is out there. What is it? I know enough to know that I don’t know. If that makes sense. I decided to create a podcast. Seventeen years later, I am a published author, business owner, and full-time content creator.
What scary podcast is your most popular?

What terrifyingly honest truths should new podcasters know?
Don’t podcast just to make money; you could probably do a lot better selling cars or real estate. BUT, if you love doing it, love the topic, and think you could make a business of it (but that’s not the sole motivation),…I say go for it. Look at people who have transformed their careers and lives via podcasting. Typically, it takes a LONG time if you are not some type of star going in. I still believe if you produce good stuff then you will be found and grow. Honestly, I still don’t believe the shows have reached their full potential; I still have room to grow. Creating a podcast worked for me because it was a unique mix of my interests, abilities, and passions. I do it all and I truly enjoy the different aspects of owning and running a boutique media company. I am the host, editor, producer, ad sales rep, tech guy, chief cook, and bottlewasher. I’m not the best at any single function by any means, but my mediocrity at all of them has served me well over the years (ha!). Also, podcasting as a hobby (which it essentially was for me for the first few years) is a very honorable and rewarding pursuit as well! Most shows won’t immediately “hit,” but if you super-serve a niche, you can make an impact, no bones about it. My wicked-good tips?- CARE ABOUT YOUR AUDIENCE
- Produce every week
- Super serve a niche
- Produce great content
- Be yourself
- Maximize your sound quality through technique, not by necessarily having thousands of dollars worth of equipment
- Educate yourself constantly.
What processes keep you creating scary podcasts?
Podcasting, like my process, has evolved — here is what I am using now to publish.- Podcast Hardware — Mac Studio computer, Neumann TLM-103, Rodecaster Pro II, Ultima Mic Arm, Mogami mic cables (these are more important than you think … expensive, but NO HUM, my friends, NO hum)
- Podcast Software — Adobe Audition, Descript Sound Studio (sometimes if the sound needs extra TLC), Auphonic
- Podcast Interview Recording — I connect through Zoom and record on my Rodecaster Pro II. I have not found a better combination that works well with my calendaring system that allows me to conduct the number of interviews I do (15-20 per week).
- Podcast Services Libsyn — I cannot overstate how great Libsyn has been. I continue to use them for all of my free podcast media needs. Plus, I host my Spooky Studio App, featuring my Paranormal Plus Club, with Libsyn. Moving my premium offering over to them in 2017 was a big inflection point for the company and I am grateful for their service and continued opportunities.