This month we are joined by Bill Schultz, Executive VP of Content at Cadence 13, an Audacy company, and leading podcast studio dedicated to premium storytelling and production. For over 30 years, Bill has made his mark in the broadcasting world and currently works with a team of content creators and influencers to develop, produce, and monetize on-demand audio content covering many genres, including political, sports, comedy, lifestyle, documentary, and true-crime. Listen in to learn why Bill is a true Trailblazer and how you can become one too!

Today we are joined by Jake Kaplan, Director of Imaging and Sound Design at Audacy inc. He is an award-winning sound designer with extensive experience in using audio to tell a story. Jake is also a voiceover artist and was previously the Creative Director of Programming for 97.1 Amp Radio and Channel Q in Los Angeles. Listen in to learn why Jake is a true trailblazer and how you can become one too!

This month we are joined by Shawn Smith, President of Momentum Media in Vancouver, Canada. With over 30 years of success in media and marketing, Shawn has worked with countless companies in both the United States and Canada, growing broadcast brands and revenues in both countries.  Since forming his company, Momentum Media is now considered an independent provider of world class programming and innovative services and tools for the broadcast industry.  Learn about a great new product his company is introducing to both the United States and Canada that has the potential to revolutionize the radio industry. Listen in to discover why Shawn is a true trailblazer and how you can become one too!

This month we are joined by Turi Ryder, owner of Shebops Productions and author of “She Said What?” (A Life on the Air), a book all about the excitement of a career on air! Turi has hosted her own radio shows in Los Angeles, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Portland. As she puts it – she gives advice, which you probably should not take, and tells stories, which you probably should not believe. Turi shares how having a crush lead her to a career in broadcasting, the importance of treating people with kindness, her radio transition from talk to rock, and many anecdotes from her illustrious career. Listen in to learn why Turi is a true trailblazer and how you can become one too!

This month we are joined by Pat Cheung, CEO & founder of PodInBox, an audience engagement platform that lets podcasters easily receive audio messages and donations from their fans. He’s also the host of Podcast Growth Hacks, a weekly podcast where he interviews podcasters to unpack their most effective growth tactics. Pat is a serial tech entrepreneur, a Techstars 2016 alum, and co-founder of Silversheet (acquired in 2019). Pat shares his humble beginnings being born in Hong Kong then moving to Southern California at age 5, the evolution of podcasting as it pertains to education, his dream podcast lineup, and his plans to continue growing PodInbox to become the #1 fan engagement platform for podcast hosts and their listeners. Listen in and learn why Pat is a true Trailblazer and how you can become one too!

This month we are joined by Jack Hobbs, who is the president of Revolver Podcasts, which is a multicultural-targeted, bilingual audio network that offers listeners the ability to enjoy a variety of on-demand programs. Revolver Podcasts is building a community that inspires and empowers audiences to explore and pursue their passions. Its system enables people across the world to discover, share and create content. Initially Jack spent several years on the field as a major league baseball player in the Minnesota Twins organization. In 1985 he was hired by the company now known as Univision as a regional sales representative which ultimately kickstarted his career as a true Hispanic network radio pioneer. Join us on the journey that is Jack’s illustrious career, as he shares the trials and triumphs of branching out into the podcasting space, his short stint as a weatherman, the parallels between his career on the baseball diamond and atop the sales ladder, plus so much more. Learn why Jack Hobbs is a true Trailblazer and how you can become one too! 

This month we are joined by Mark Elliot, Group Program Director for Cherry Creek Media where he oversees all programming aspects for 46 radio stations across the nation. Mark is also the CEO and Founder of Mark Elliot Media, whose goal is to assist you in growing your clusters revenue by executing formats specifically built to win in your market. Mark touches on the parallels between sports and radio, his minor league stint with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the time he exchanged a stay at his house for a bank loan, his thoughts on the current radio landscape, and so much more. Join us to learn why Mark is a true Trailblazer and how you can become one too!

This month we are joined by Haz Montana, the VP of Audio Brand for Meruelo Media where he oversees Power 106, Cali 93.9, KLOS 95.5 and 93.5 KDAY. Previously, he worked in programming and management roles at Univision Radio for over 16 years, initially as Operations Manager and then as VP of Content. He also previously served as VP of Programming for Entravision and as Program Director for SBS’s Roman 106.7 radio station in Miami. Montana started his broadcast career as an on-air talent and programmer at contemporary hits and rock stations. Although he discovered his love for radio very early on, the journey to broadcasting wasn’t always an easy one. His immigrant parents encouraged him to attend college and major in Engineering. Haz jokingly adds that, “If you ever want to crush the hopes and dream of your immigrant parents, go into entertainment.” Join us on the insightful and encouraging journey that has been Haz Montana’s career and learn why he is a true Trailblazer and how you can become one too.

This month we are joined by Matty Staudt, Chief Development Officer at Amaze Media Labs. He is also the Founder of Jam Street Media, a podcast network that includes hit podcasts such as, “Appalachian Mysteria”, “Deep Cover, The Real Donnie Brasco” and “A Life’s Story”. At the young age of 10 Matty created his own radio show live from his bedroom, from that moment on he discovered his life’s passion for broadcasting. As soon as he could drive, he was down at the local radio station where he landed his first gig, initially as an on-air host and then transitioned to program director. Never forgetting to ask himself, “Are you following your passion?” Matty shares about a time when he stepped away from radio and launched his podcasting career.  He shares the driving force behind his decision to become a teacher, creating content with a purpose, and leveraging your creative into a business. Join us to learn all about Matty’s journey that lead him to being the true Trailblazer that he is today.

This month we replay for you our How Will Podcasts Evolve From Here? webinar. A conversation led by Gary Scott, CEO of Inside Voices Media and joined by Martina Castro, CEO of Adonde Media, Jason Saldanha, Chief of Content and Business Development for PRX, Matty Staudt, EVP of Podcasting at Amaze Media Labs, Rachael King, Founder and CEO of Pod People, and Ashton Carter, Director of Recruiting at Pod People. Join us for an episode full of insight from different walks of podcasting as this all-star group tackles subjects from diversity, the current and future state of podcasting, the shared ideology that “A rising tide lifts all boats”, building the middle class through podcasting, and so much more. Listen in and learn why every single one of our panelists is a true trailblazer in their own right.