Dec. 25, 2017

Top Podcasts Of 2017

Top Podcasts Of 2017
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Every year I wind up the year by asking you what your favorite podcast is (if you could only listen to one sh0w) and more importantlywhy is it your favorite show.Here are the responses:

2:53 Kit fromActive Travel Adventures Podcast- She LovesStoryBrandas she learns things she can use in every show

3:36 Adam fromDark Knight MinutelovesDigital Dads. He loves the inspiring message.

4:43 AnnaAuthentic MomentslovesThe Good Life Projectby Jonathan Fields for the in-depth conversations

5:46 Darwyn Dave -Dealing with My Griefpodcast enjoys theGrief Dreamsas it has similar views on the subject. Dave and Josh have bonded over the subject.

8:21 Ben fromModern Self Protectionlikesthe Survival Podcastwith Jack Spirko. He enjoys to tips to help you in your life every day (not just end of the world stuff)

9:42 Abby fromA time for Horsesloves theWooden Overcoatspodcast because it's really Really Funny

10:47 Brian fromEngaging Missionslikes TheSchool of Podcastingfor the interviews and engaging stories wrap up in a professional production

11:56 Clay fromFishnerdsloves theBeyond Datapodcast due to the Uber geeky information about Fish

13:14 DanielEverybody's National Parksloves theWow in the Worldpodcast as she can listen with the kids

14:28 Paul -Fighting Through Podcast(Great unpublished History) love Dan Carlin's Hardcore History - The Storyteller's Storyteller, Content is just Awesome

18:32 Justin fromOptimal Living Dailylovesthe Feedfrom Libsyn. They answer his questions and he gets information that is so good he needs to write it down.

19:28 Kim fromToastmasters 101she loves theClifton Strengths Coaching Blog Theme Thursdays. They even have notes and worksheets you can print out

21:34 Matt fromThe AuthorInside You Podcast really enjoysAsk Drone UMatt has recently got into Drones and the info is informative and fun. They are also the perfect length.

22:19Steve Stewartis still listening toStacking Benjamins(for the fourth year in a row). It's informative, super creative, and very helpful for managing your finances

23:05 Randy Cantrell fromthe Peer Advantage- His favorite podcast is the last one he listened to as he changes topics all the time.

24:09 Patrick and Aaron from theBroken Line Podcastloves the in-depth information provided by theMeat Eater Podcast

25:03 Scott From theComputer Tutor Podcastloves thePodcast Rodeo Showfor its honest, entertaining reviews of different podcasts.

28:30 Seth Fromgeekvillradio.comandclassicwrestingmemories.comloves theRebel Force Radioand considers it the best Stars Wars podcast for its great production.

29:29 Cheri from theCreation Science 4 Kids Podcastjust found and lovesThe Story Grid podcast. It's great for helping people who write non-fiction write fiction. She feels deeply connected to the hosts and has purchased Shawn Coyne's bookThe Story GridBook

31:59 Win CharlesButterflies of Wisdomlike theDreams in Drivepodcast

32:38 ZackRaising Rents(as in paRENTS) love theBased on a True StoryIts where History meets Hollywood. I love history books, but don't have alot of time. He educates while he entertains me.

35:30 Erik K Johnson from thePodcast Talent Coachshow likesFlippedlifestyle.comas they provide real-life strategies for making and selling products. They are real people, and they deliver more than theory.

39:09 I've created the ultimateBecause of My PodcastMega Mix spotlighting the many ways people have benefitted from launching their podcast.

This includes:

  • Attending a taping of a TV show
  • Speaking to celebrities, athletes, supreme justices, and others people we have no business speaking to..
  • Getting paid to travel to different places (in some cases by 220%)
  • Getting millions in sales from billion-dollar clients
  • Getting Free Stuff
  • Organizing Charity Events
  • Building a network of resources and people
  • Be contacted to write a book, to create videos
  • Have their face on the cover of a comic book
  • Getting free wine
  • Getting numerous jobs
  • Quit their job as a Doctor to do podcasting full time.
  • Have boosted time with their family and now feel they have a purpose

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