Guests
Nov. 10, 2025
Adam McNeil: Adopter Media
Adam McNeil is a senior vice president at Adopter Media, about podcast advertising. Adam went from an e-commerce startup, to becoming a podcast ad expert, revealing insights into the industry's inner workings. We discussed how brands can effectively match with podcasts, using a five-step vetting fr…
Nov. 3, 2025
The Trip To PodSummit YYC
I attended PodSummit YYC in Calgary back in September—a creator-driven event reminiscent of the early days of Podcast Movement. Supported by Amazon / Art 19 and highlighted by an outstanding keynote from Jesse Lipscomb, the event buzzed with meaningful conversation about podcast discoverability and…
Oct. 20, 2025
Alan Black & Alan Zweig: Making Tubby
Alan Zweig's new podcast is called "Tubby". It's a unique show that explores conversations about weight, body image, and self-esteem, and not a typical self-help podcast. Together with Alan Black, (Left Of Dial Media) the show approaches the topic with authenticity and humour, focusing on storytell…
Oct. 14, 2025
Life of a Radio Girl
There are a few Instagram accounts that operate anonymously. Now comes a podcast that is somewhat anonymous. A 15 year radio pro dubbed "Radio Girl" reveals enough about herself to tell us why she has embarked on this project, and also showing us that while the podcast's artwork is AI, she definite…
Oct. 8, 2025
Anna Zee: Rock, Radio, Halifax
Anna Zee has been with Q104 in Halifax for nearly 38 years. Her first radio foray was in 1981 at Queens University's. She transitioned through various stations including Rock 103 (Now C-103) in Moncton before landing at the legendary Q104 in Halifax, where she became a daytime fixture.
Throughou…
Sept. 29, 2025
Paul Jacobs: Start Selling Solutions
Paul and I explored how radio’s real strength lies in local content, strong communities, and brand reach. We talked about public radio navigating loss of traditional funding, and the need for new digital strategies. Paul urged programmers and managers to see mobile apps and newsletters as opportuni…
Sept. 22, 2025
Michael Geist: The CRTC Slow Train
We explored the evolving landscape of Canadian media regulation and the challenges facing policymakers in the digital age. He highlighted how, for over two decades, both Conservative and more often Liberal governments have struggled to keep pace with the rapid changes brought by the internet, often…
Sept. 15, 2025
Damian Rickards: Mr. D Radio
Damian Rickards is a second generation broadcaster who has spent over 25 years navigating his way across the country through broadcasting. From his early days at Mix 99 to pioneering urban radio at Flow 93.5 in Toronto and Vi...
Sept. 2, 2025
Greg Wasserman: Relationships, Strategy and Storytelling
Greg Wasserman from RSS.com is on the show to talk podcasting. Having made his way through the media ad buying world, Greg spent some time selling for the CBS radio cluster in LA before hooking in to podcasting. We share some similar views when it comes to the importance of show packaging, includin…
Aug. 25, 2025
Pat Moran: Talking Buffalo
Pat Moran is the host of Talking Buffalo, He covers all things Buffalo, which includes the Buffalo Bills and Sabres, and Buffalo Wings. In this episode we emphasized the importance of credibility and trust in reporting. Moran highlights mistakes in sports media, such as a false report about Max Hai…
Aug. 18, 2025
Romina Hakim: Red Lips Media
Romina Hakim is the owner of Red Lips Media. She is one of those creators who scores a hattrick in audio creation as her work extends from radio, to voiceover and to podcasting. We talked all three with the Argentinian, from ...
Aug. 11, 2025
Dave Sturgeon: The Truth About Radio
I had the pleasure of speaking with Dave Sturgeon, a true veteran of the radio industry. With over 40 years of experience, Dave shared his journey from starting on-air in small-town Ontario to managing stations across North America and eventually running his own agency. We discussed his unique path…
Aug. 4, 2025
Jeff Vidler: "Retired"
It was announced at Podcast Movement last year that Paul Riismandel would be taking over as President of Signal Hill Insights and Jeff Vidler would be stepping back from day-to-day duties, and segueing towards retirement. Music like a musician never stops being a musician, and a writer never stops …
July 28, 2025
Norma Jean Belenky: Where's the Money?
Norma Jean Belenky is the host of the Podbiz, and was fascinated by her global journey through podcasting and media. With experience living in seven countries, she brings a unique perspective to understanding podcast monetization. We explored her background, from teaching English in South Korea to …
July 21, 2025
Paul Ferguson: Local Is Still Alive and Well
Paul Ferguson, VP of Programming and Operations at Starboard Communications in Belleville, Ontario discusses radio in a very unique market. Belleville is free from corporate ownership.
July 14, 2025
Gordon Firemark: The Podcast Lawyer
Gordon Firemark is the podcast lawyer. I first had a chance to meet him at Podcast Movement in the late 10's. In 2022 I might have had a few cocktails when I asked him about how to manoeuvre cross-broder conflicts between podcasters. In this episode I ask the rest of the questions I had.
July 9, 2025
Rachel Gilbert: Due to Underwhelming Demand
Rachel Gilbert and I connected over microphones to discuss her perpetual reinvention in the world of audio.
We reminisced about her early days at Fanshawe College, her leap into radio, and the magic that made the Dave and Rachel Show such a staple for so many years. Hearing Rachel describe the c…
July 1, 2025
Alix Michaels: She Voice
I reconnect with Alix Michaels, tracing her journey from Winnipeg’s radio scene in the early 90s to her adventures across the US and back home again. We reminisce about the Winnipeg Radio Reunion, the unique energy of the city’s broadcast community, and the memorable personalities who shaped our ca…
June 23, 2025
JAR Podcast Solutions: Stories Through Sound
Jen Moss and Roger Nairn, co-founders of Jar Audio, a company that rebranded as Jar Podcast Solutions in July 2025. They are a Vancouver-based podcast company specializing in branded content. Jen and Roger discuss their backgrounds in radio and advertising, and how those experiences shaped their ap…
June 16, 2025
You Tell Me What's Next
This week’s episode marks nine years of the Sound Off Podcast , and it’s a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come—and where we’re going. From upgrading our sound and socials, bringing on sponsors, to adding video in a world ...
June 9, 2025
Neal Veglio: Peak Podmastery
I've known Neil Veglio from his ongoing posts on LinkedIn, but I thought it would be fun to just say hello in a line up at the Podcast Show in London last month. Neal is the founder of PodKnows, a podcast production and coaching company out of the UK. He agreed to come on the show to share his jour…
June 3, 2025
Rob Greenlee: What Is A Podcast in 2025?
What is a podcast in 2025? We called in Rob Greenlee to provide insights into the evolving landscape of podcasting, focusing on the rise of video podcasting. He discusses how platforms like YouTube and Spotify are reshaping the industry, challenging traditional RSS-based distribution. We tried to l…