Talk Shit With P

What happens when your “great idea” is actually the wrong play? We go there. Mike tells the unfiltered story of mowPod’s first podcasting product—ambitious, clever, and a complete flop—and how killing it fast unlocked mowPod Boost, a transparent, programmatic engine that drives real listeners, not vague traffic https://charts.mowpod.com/. 

From fireworks on a party boat to late‑night pool plots, the thread is the same: people over p...

What if confidence isn’t about hype but about pressure you can control? I sat down with Chris Ward Jr to unpack how a four-seat, handpicked cohort transformed shaky delivery into clear, compelling talks by pairing intense practice with a radically safe room. No stadium crowds. No guru gloss. Just calibrated challenges, recorded reps, and feedback that lands because it’s rooted in your story, not someone else’s script.

Chri...

Doors don’t open by accident, they open when you show up, help out, and let people see you do the work. We dive into the long game of volunteering your way into the room, why the front desk is a secret networking engine, and how consistency with energy and integrity turns a wave into a welcome. From moderating panels to being invited back as press, these stories map the trail from access to opportunity and remind us that generosity...

Six years can change everything. We trace a candid path from a marriage that ended on Zoom to a creative life rebuilt through podcasting, plants, and community. The conversation moves with ease from laughter to strategy, landing on what actually sustains a creator’s soul: showing up, following through, and letting joy interrupt the grind.

We dig into entrepreneurship as a personal development marathon—especially when you d...

Recorded on the floor at Podcast Movement, we open up about what it really means to “graduate” a show. Not quitting. Not failure. A deliberate step toward the next chapter. Paula reflects on Season 10 as a season of growth and redirection, while our guest Junaid shares how 700 interviews stayed fresh by letting the format evolve — from beekeeping stories to origin journeys to the habits that keep creators moving.

We dig in...

What if reading a room could change how you brand, publish, and grow online? We sit down with comedian turned podcaster and tech founder Jeff Dwoskin to unpack the craft behind connection: the split-second choices that make strangers lean in, the nerves that never fully leave, and the moments on stage that teach you more than any marketing playbook ever could.

Jeff takes us from a bold tag that won a comedy contest to the ...

What if pressing pause is the smartest move you can make? We get real about closing out Season 10 to focus energy where it compounds, sharing the why behind a deliberate hiatus and the plan to return stronger. The mission now is Wrap Shit With P: branding, merchandise, curated gifting, and VA-powered project management for creatives and entrepreneurs who want to show up bigger, bolder, and better. We unpack how a podcast can be mor...

A badge check at a conference door turned into a friendship and then into a mission. We crack open beers and a big story with James: from his early Air Force days in tactical communications to earning a Bronze Star, to laying down the wiring (literal and figurative) that keeps communities connected. 

The path runs through Podfest’s early years, the mentors who made room, and the hard-won lessons that turn “event planning” into commu...

A rocky first email thread turned into a decade of building rooms where creators actually want to linger. I sit down with Mark; producer, engineer, and self‑styled conversational architect to unpack how Podcast Atlanta grew from a reluctant meetup with free pizza into a reliable hub that puts our city on the podcasting map.

We dig into craft before hype: how a director’s ear shapes a better interview, the edit notes that p...

The most honest creative choice isn’t shipping another episode, it’s pressing pause long enough to design a better return. From a buzzing hallway at Podcast Movement in Dallas, we open the notebook on rebranding a personality-led show, reframing “loyalty is everything” into “loyalty in everything,” and admitting that energy is a real currency that needs a budget. 

We trace how breaks happen... burnout, life, grief and why a clear se...

What happens when a theater kid with a knack for sound engineering becomes the legal guardian of creative minds everywhere? 

In this engaging conversation with Gordon Firemark, known professionally as "The Podcast Lawyer," we explore the fascinating journey of a professional who defies the typical lawyer stereotype.

Gordon reveals how a chance suggestion from a college professor led him from theater production to ...

What happens when your brand becomes so entwined with your identity that you can't tell where one ends and the other begins? This question lies at the heart of my candid conversation with Joe from mowPod as I navigate the emotional journey of ending Talk Show with P after five years.

"I've built such a good brand that everybody notices it and knows it, but I feel like Paula is being lost inside the brand,&qu...

Five years, ten seasons, and over 200 episodes later, Talk Shit with P is taking its final bow—at least for now. In this emotional season opener, Paula reflects on the journey that transformed a simple podcast idea into a full-fledged brand and community.

Season 10 isn't just another collection of episodes; it's a thoughtfully crafted conclusion celebrating growth, connection, and transition. Paula shares why thi...

Have you ever stood at the precipice of asking for help, but couldn't bring yourself to take that final step? That paralyzing feeling of vulnerability might be more universal than we realize.

When I lost everything I owned to a storage auction over an $800 debt, I faced a brutal choice: ask for help or let go of a decade's worth of memories and possessions. The anxiety of putting others in an uncomfortable positi...

Five years and 25,000 downloads later, Talk Show With P is approaching its final curtain call. This milestone episode celebrates the journey while announcing that Season 10 will be the show's grand finale.

The podcast has been more than just conversations—it's been therapy, connection, and opportunity rolled into one dynamic platform. From hosting The Ambies red carpet to experiencing stand-up comedy for the firs...

Ever wonder how some people manage to stay consistent despite juggling multiple businesses, podcast episodes, fitness regimes, and personal commitments? Kristen from Turmeric and Tequila joins Paula to reveal the secrets behind her remarkable consistency across 205+ podcast episodes and beyond.

The conversation dives deep into what true consistency means—not rigid perfection, but the ability to find joy in the process whil...

Growth strategy consultant S.A Grant joins the podcast to reveal the secrets behind building a personal brand empire that stands out in today's saturated media landscape. The conversation begins with a powerful challenge: why pay premium prices for someone else's brand when you could invest in your own? S.A explains the four critical types of branding—personal, business, service, and product—using Apple as the perfect exa...

What if a sudden life event could completely change the course of your business and personal growth? Join us on a heartfelt journey as we navigate the transformative power of life's unexpected moments, from a house fire that reshaped Holly's business to the joy of reconnecting with friends over our shared love for coffee. As we celebrate International Women's Day, we reflect on the value of community and enduring fri...

What if stress could be your ally rather than your adversary? We're kicking off this episode with a mindset revolution alongside the incredible Coach K (Kisha Woods), who shares her wisdom on transforming stress from a burden into a source of strength. Together, we explore how stepping away from negativity and outdated thinking can align us with a community of like-minded individuals who push us to be our authentic selves. As ...