Your Next Chapter: Podcast Pioneers and Innovators
Your Next Chapter features conversations with top audio creators and industry leaders shaping the future of podcasting. Hosted by Jeremiah Tittle, CEO of Next Chapter Podcasts, the show dives into the creative, strategic, and cultural forces driving innovation in audio. This season, we’re exploring how podcasting is breaking beyond the feed and into the live event space, through immersive festivals, branded experiences, and new formats that blur the lines between stage and stream. Whether you’re a creator, marketer, or event producer, these conversations offer a front-row seat to what’s next in audio storytelling and how live experiences are re...
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Kate Helen Downey on Why Live Audio Works Best When You Throw Out the Template
<p>Kate Helen Downey is a podcast producer and live-event creator who's adapted popular podcasts like Revisionist History, Scamfluencers, and Glamorous Trash for the stage.</p> <p>In this episode of Your Next Chapter, Kate and JT dig into what live events can offer podcasters beyond ticket sales. Kate shares how her background in theater shaped her approach to live audio, why there's no single "right" format for live audio, and how risk and experimentation in events can turn fans into a community.</p> <p>Relevant links:</p> Listen to Kate's new podcast, Cramped Follow Kate on LinkedIn and Instagram Book a consultation with...
Arielle Nissenblatt on Why In-Person Events Are Bringing Hope Back to Podcasting
<p>Arielle Nissenblatt is one of the most trusted voices in podcast community building. Outside of her official role as Director of Community and Content at Pinwheel, Arielle organizes local community events for New York podcasters on limited budgets.</p> <p>In this episode of Your Next Chapter, Arielle and JT explore the value of hosting and attending community events, whether major conferences or small local networking events. She shares how she defines success for community events, why a bit of “woo woo” opens up doors, and how events are bringing hope back to the industry.</p> <p>Relevant links:</p> ...
Chioke I'Anson Wanted to Make a Non-Boring Conference — Here's How Resonate Is Doing It
<p>Dr. Chioke I’Anson is the founder of the Resonate Podcast Festival in Richmond, Virginia. He joined JT fresh off Resonate's fourth year to talk about how the festival has evolved into a hub for narrative audio makers. In this conversation, Chioke explains the inspiration behind the festival and why it has centered creativity in its programming. Chioke also shares the strategy behind Pitch Party—the Shark Tank-style competition that has launched real deals—and how taking pitches public can spark the momentum creators need.</p> <p>Plus, Chioke and JT workshop how to design a first-time event from scratc...
Bryan Barletta on the Sounds Profitable-Podcast Movement Merger & the Future of Podcasting Events
<p>Bryan Barletta is the founder of Sounds Profitable and the new President of Podcast Movement, following a major industry merger. He sat down with JT to discuss the acquisition that brought Sound Profitable's team and ethos into Podcast Movement, and what this means for the future of podcasting's largest event.</p> <p>Together, they explore how Podcast Movement is evolving to become more community-driven, with peer-selected panels, faster content distribution, and more accessible pricing for creators. Bryan also shares practical advice for crafting events that provide real value and connection in this digital industry.</p> <p>Relevant links:</p> Foll...
Building Cross-Border Audio Communities with Eurowaves’ Andreea Coscai
<p>Andreea Coscai is the creator of Eurowaves, a growing hub for European podcasters, and a marketing and community manager at Tink Media and EarBuds Podcast Collective. She sat down with JT to discuss the state of the European podcasting market and community. Together, they discuss the challenges and opportunities for podcasters to collaborate across languages and borders. Andreea also shares examples of European podcasts to check out — plus her take on emerging podcast events across the continent.</p> <p>Resources and links mentioned:</p> Follow Andreea on Substack, Instagram and LinkedIn Andreea’s article for Podcast Marketing Magic on cros...
Inside a National Podcast Tour with Greg Hess
<p>Greg Hess, co-creator of the hit satirical podcast MEGA, joins JT to share what it takes to bring a podcast on the road. From booking the first venue to scaling a national tour, Greg reflects on the strategy, surprises, and lessons behind turning audio into a live experience.</p>
Sound, Story, and Spectacle: Inside the World of On Air Presents
<p>Scott Newman, Founder of On Air Presents, joins JT to explore how podcasting is evolving beyond the feed and into immersive live events. From On Air's recent rebrand to dreaming up a new podcast experience in Ibiza, this episode marks the launch of our new series, spotlighting the intersection of sound, story, and spectacle.</p>
How The Getty Is Building Intimacy and Access Through Audio
<p>Zoe Goldman, podcast producer at The Getty, joins JT to explore how one of the world’s most iconic museums is using audio to foster intimacy, accessibility, and creative freedom. Recorded live at the American Alliance of Museums conference in Los Angeles, this episode wraps our series spotlighting museums that are redefining storytelling through sound.<br>Whether you work in cultural institutions or the audio space, Zoe’s thoughtful approach offers inspiration for anyone looking to connect more deeply with their audience.</p>
Reimagining Museums Through Audio with John Russick
<p>How can museums move beyond static exhibits to foster honest dialogue and emotional resonance? In this episode of Your Next Chapter, host Jeremiah Tittle speaks with Interim President and CEO of Levine Museum of the New South, John Russick, about the transformative role podcasting can play in cultural institutions. From building trust with audiences to amplifying overlooked narratives, Russick shares how audio opens up space for meaning-making and human connection in ways traditional museum formats can’t.</p> <p><br></p> <p>This is an episode for our special series exploring why every museum needs a podcast.</p>
How a Smithsonian Curator Became a Podcast Host (and Landed Jack Black)
<p>In this episode of Your Next Chapter, host Jeremiah Tittle speaks with Matt Shindell, curator at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and co-host of the AirSpace podcast. They discuss how the show launched on a limited budget, what it took to build trust with museum leadership, and the viral moment that brought Jack Black on board.</p> <p><br></p> <p>This episode is a continuation of our special series on why every museum needs a podcast, highlighting how audio can expand access, spark curiosity, and tell stories that stick.</p>
