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Matt Manthe is a friend to microbes. From his collegiate years studying microbiology to his time brewing from North Carolina to Boca Raton, he has developed an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the critters that make beer… well, beer. For almost 5 years, he has taken his talents to Odd Breed Wild Ales in Pompano Beach, where he is able to ferment, blend, and create some of the most amazingly delica...

This episode is special for us, especially because Craig is a big blockchain/NFT enthusiast. Caleb Smith of Jefferson Capital and InfiniGods came on and provided a wonderful conversation about what the blockchain is, how it's being used, and even some ways it'll likely be used in the coming years. Technology of this magnitude is exciting, disruptive, and polarizing, so we're thrilled to learn more...

For my next Podcasting 101 topic, I want to switch gears from talking about guested episodes to having great solo episodes. First, I'll begin with reasons why incorporating solo episodes into your podcasting endeavors can help boost your brand so powerfully. Plus, I'll share some thoughts on why, with a solo episode, it is more important than ever to give it a good structure. And, I will dive into...

When you think of the music that embraces the ethos of Caribbean culture, you probably imagine classic reggae hits like Bob Marley's "Jamming" or Inner Circle's "Sweat." It's the kind of music that always leaves you feeling relaxed and assured that everything will be alright. Today's guest spreads his love for Caribbean music all throughout South Florida and beyond. Omarie Williams is a profession...

Matt Manthe is a friend to microbes. From his collegiate years studying microbiology to his time brewing from North Carolina to Boca Raton, he has developed an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the critters that make beer... well, beer. For almost 5 years, he has taken his talents to Odd Breed Wild Ales in Pompano Beach, where he is able to ferment, blend, and create some of the most amazingly deli...

Let's amp up these guest-related lessons to Podcasting 102! Today, I am reviewing with you how I have learned to create great interview moments over the years. And, that begins with how you start the interview in the first place. Then, I will take you through recognizing those moments of uniqueness, relation, or difference (whether prepped for or spontaneous) and discuss how to utilize them. Then,...

Matt Manthe is a friend to microbes. From his collegiate years studying microbiology to his time brewing from North Carolina to Boca Raton, he has developed an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the critters that make beer... well, beer. For almost 5 years, he has taken his talents to Odd Breed Wild Ales in Pompano Beach, where he is able to ferment, blend, and create some of the most amazingly deli...

James McQuiggan from KnowBe4 was an absolute delight to speak with! From our mutual love of Hamilton to our belief in educating the masses on all things cybersecurity, we connected from the start. Our awesome conversation navigated the waters of theatre, IT, and how to improve security awareness for all. We truly enjoyed jammin' with James and hope you will too! Hosts: Craig Brooks (CEO) and David...

Let us head to the next station stop on this guest interview track and finally get into discussing the interview itself! I'll start off this next Podcasting 101 topic with one of my NUMBER ONE rules when it comes to pretty much anything–and that includes having a good interview. Then, we will step through the basic process of interviewing a guest: introducing them and getting things started, navig...

Many people tend to evaluate their past decisions that led to their present circumstances. Whether those circumstances are good, bad, or...meh, some people are content with being content. But today's guest reached the pinnacle of his career only to ask himself, "What's next?" Dilo Murad is the Founder and Owner of Avo Miami -- a fast-casual Mediterranean-inspired restaurant that serves tons of hea...

I'm going to continue helping you become the BEST podcast host for your guests that you can be. And, on this Podcasting 101 episode, I will focus with you on preparing the content for your guest interviews, starting with the decision whether to send boilerplate questions to your guest ahead of time. Plus, I will reveal the two questions I always recommend that you ask guests before you interview t...

On this special edition of TECHxploration, we're chatting about some of the latest tech headlines, and we even end the episode with fun things on the internet that are... no longer with us. But, before we say "goodbye" to Altavista's search engine and website visit counters, we dive into Google's new algorithm changes to minimize clickbait, security concerns via in-app browsers, IOS and Chrome's n...

For my next Podcasting 101 topic, I'm going to help you prepare for your guests by taking you through the four main steps of the process. First, where do you find them? Then, once you've found them, what are the best ways to approach them? And, in terms of scheduling your guests, I'll cover two opposing schools of thought. (Who knew such a simple step could cause so much controversy?!?) And, last,...

Public speaking is not for the faint of heart. If you've ever stood in front of a crowd and couldn't stop shaking as your voice quivered, then you're definitely not alone. Well, thank goodness there are people like Sabine Kvenberg who help entrepreneurs communicate effectively whether they're talking to a crowd of 50 or pitching to a room of 5. Sabine is an actress, singer, author, podcast host, a...

I have been lucky enough to watch the brewery now known as NOBO brewery grow up and evolve in Palm Beach County. Owned and operated by Tim and Steve Dornblaser, designed by Tim's architect wife Jessica, they've been an anchor in Boynton Beach's Brewery District for years. Producer Steve and I sat down with Tim Dornblaser in their newly expanded tap room to discuss craft beer in Palm Beach County i...

Let's dip into sizzle reels for my next Podcasting 102 topic! A good sizzle reel can open the door that brings your show to the next level–both in terms of audience growth and partnerships. So, I'll first go over with you what a sizzle reel even is and when you might need one. Then, I'll review the basic nuts and bolts of a sizzle reel and discuss how to repackage your same core sizzle reel for mu...

We continue down Old US 41 in Bonita Springs, past the abundance of killer Mexican restaurants, and into a newer industrial park anchored by Hopsized Brewing. Hopsized is owned and operated by husband and wife team Ana Rodriguez de Vera and Darlyn Victor. Former Miami natives, Ana and Darlyn have taken Darlyn's love of beer and transformed it into a community hub. Joined once again by Bonita Sprin...

For my next Podcasting 101 topic, I'll dive into defining your ideal listener. Knowing the people who are listening to you (and who you WANT to be listening to you) is critical in deciding the content to present on each episode and also for presenting yourself and your show to the right potential sponsors, partners, and guests. So, it is critical to think about who you are creating your show for–b...

BOOM...in your face! That's what we've been saying around here ever since we welcomed Mary Kearney onto the show. Mary is the Founder and Creative Director of All About Entertainment 156 -- a music management and promotional company. She's also the host of the "Boom In Your Face" podcast where she features up-and-coming indie artists of all genres. Mary tells Gerard about her journey to Florida an...

Old U.S. 41 drives right through the heart of the classic downtown Bonita Springs--a drag currently in the process of a well-deserved revitalization. At one end, not too far from Riverside Park, is Ceremony Brewing. Ceremony is the brainchild of local craft beer aficionado, Zach Smith. Not only is Zach bringing along his love of a myriad of beer styles (some of which I never thought I would see in...

For this next Podcasting 101 topic, I want to make it SUPER clear that the most important focus for your show is how well you are making it all about your listeners. It's a key concept that you need to apply to all aspects of your show if you want to see good audience growth. And, in this episode, I'll be honing in on 4 fundamental areas of consideration: picking your guests, figuring out when dur...

Florida Man flogs a cop with a flying frankfurter. Florida Woman was a post-Soviet spin doctor, but now she peddles propaganda for a different dictator. Florida Man drops trou while evading arrest. And, Florida Man's escape is thwarted by a defective jetski. Plus Florida Man Trivia, and much, much more! Listen in... Host: Joel Lounds  in Bonita Springs, FL Executive Producer: Jaime ("Jemmy") Legag...

Welcome to Part 2 of our agave spirit exploration! After attending Mezcal Lauderdale a few months ago, we are doing a deep dive of Mexican agave spirits (that aren't tequila) that we not only sampled at the event, but are also available for YOU to try here in Florida. On the last episode, we discovered the difference between tequila and mezcal. Now, we're going to find out the difference between m...

We had the pleasure of chatting with Teresa Rand, a.k.a. The Boss Lady. She's a successful entrepreneur who came from decades of experience in non-profit as CEO of a Georgia branch of the YMCA. The conversation was so much fun as we jumped from podcast tech to website software and everything in between. We geeked out on bourbon for a bit and got a little bit frustrated with BMW for trying to charg...

For my first Podcasting 102 topic, I'm going to dive into a Jaime-ism for audience growth known as my disciples lesson. Remember when I had you examine your ecosystem back on Episode 35? Well, those lists you made were an effort to uncover launch partners, potential guests, monetization opportunities, and more. Well, today's lesson on creating disciples for your show is a cornerstone to ALL of tho...