Your Next Chapter: Podcast Pioneers and Innovators

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 reshaping the way audiences connect with podcasts.

Episodes

Sound, Story, and Spectacle: Inside the World of On Air Presents

October 2, 2025 • 25 mins
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.
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How The Getty Is Building Intimacy and Access Through Audio

September 18, 2025 • 8 mins
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.Whether you work in cultural institutions or the audio space, Zoe’s thoughtful ap...
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Reimagining Museums Through Audio with John Russick

September 4, 2025 • 13 mins
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 m...
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How a Smithsonian Curator Became a Podcast Host (and Landed Jack Black)

August 21, 2025 • 22 mins
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. This episode is a continuation of our special series on why every museum needs a podcas...
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Kevin Blackistone on Culture, History, and Audio's Impact

August 7, 2025 • 23 mins
In this episode of Your Next Chapter, Jeremiah Tittle sits down with award-winning journalist, former ESPN panelist, and professor Kevin Blackistone to explore how podcasting can bring history and culture to life in powerful new ways. Recorded live at the American Alliance of Museums conference in Los Angeles, the conversation dives into Kevin’s work on Our New South, a podcast produced in collaboration with the Levine Museum of...
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Digital First, Story Forward: Inside Levine Museum’s Audio Strategy

July 24, 2025 • 20 mins
Franky Abbott, Chief Content Strategist at Levine Museum of the New South, joins Your Next Chapter to explore how museums can harness podcasting to reach audiences far beyond their walls. Recorded live at the American Alliance of Museums conference, this conversation dives into Levine’s “digital first” strategy, the creative process behind the award-winning Our New South podcast, and how trust, storytelling, and teamwork drive thei...
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Trust, Community, and Storytelling: Every Museum Needs a Podcast

July 10, 2025 • 51 mins
This is the first episode in a special series that explores how museums are utilizing podcasts to expand their reach, build trust, and engage new audiences. Recorded live at the American Alliance of Museums conference in Los Angeles, this roundtable conversation brings together museum professionals who are at the forefront of audio storytelling. From education to community engagement, the panel discusses how podcasting is helpin...
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Listening Deeply, Creating Freely, and Sharing Stories That Matter

June 26, 2025 • 30 mins
What does it mean to build a podcast from pure curiosity? JT, CEO of Next Chapter Podcasts, sits down with DJ and writer Bernard Sire, host of Inspirations, a personal podcast rooted in honesty, music, and conversation. Recorded live at the AAM conference in LA, Bernard shares how his eclectic background shaped his unscripted, story-first approach to audio. Whether you’re in podcasting or museums, his insights offer a compelling...
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Reimagining Belonging Through Podcasting with Saadia Kahn

June 12, 2025 • 43 mins
What if “immigrant” wasn’t a label, but a vibe? Saadia Khan, founder of Immigrantly Media, joins Jeremiah Tittle to discuss reclaiming identity, building a purpose-driven podcast network, and why everyday stories matter more than ever. From dating disasters to pickleball, Saadia is turning immigrant experiences into culture-defining content.
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Podnews Editor James Cridland on Why the Industry Needs Storytellers

May 29, 2025 • 49 mins
This week, we’re revisiting a standout conversation with James Cridland, Editor-in-Chief of Podnews and one of the most insightful voices in the podcasting world. Originally aired in September, this episode explores the evolution of podcast tech, the tension between platforms and open RSS, and why great storytelling will always lead the way. Our host, Jeremiah, was traveling last week at the Podcast Show London, and we’ll be bac...
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From Fired to Chart-Topping Podcaster: Lindsay Graham’s Wild Ride

May 15, 2025 • 40 mins
Lindsay Graham, CEO of Airship and the voice behind American History Tellers and History Daily, joins JT to share his unconventional journey from marketing to podcasting. He opens up about building a hit history podcast brand, partnering with Wondery, and why execution matters more than ideas. Plus, Lindsay reveals what’s next for his shows—including a live adaptation and expanding the Wondery history universe.
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Turning Listener Stories Into Can’t-Miss Podcast Episodes

May 1, 2025 • 39 mins
On this episode of Your Next Chapter, host Jeremiah Tittle talks with Scott Johnson, creator of the hit podcast What Was That Like?. Since 2018, Scott has shared nearly 300 extraordinary true stories, told firsthand by those who lived them. Scott opens up about his journey from tech business owner to full-time podcaster, how he curates and verifies unbelievable stories, and the strategies behind his show’s growth, including smar...
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Accelerating Creative Journeys with Stephanie Brown

April 17, 2025 • 23 mins
On this episode of Your Next Chapter, host Jeremiah Tittle talks with Stephanie Brown, creator of The In Between Artist podcast and the first ambassador for the Next Chapter Podcast Accelerator. Stephanie opens up about her path from interdisciplinary artist to podcaster, sharing the highs, lows, and lessons learned—from gear choices and self-doubt to juggling motherhood and creative ambition. They dive into Stephanie’s identity a...
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Developing Hit Comedy Shows with Forever Dog CEO Joe Cilio

April 3, 2025 • 33 mins
In this episode of Your Next Chapter, host Jeremiah Tittle chats with Joe Cilio, co-founder and CEO of Forever Dog Productions. From their roots as a small theater troupe to building a leading comedy podcast network, Joe shares how a talent-first mindset and embracing video have shaped their growth. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, insights on working with comedians, and the power of platforms like YouTube and Spotify. It’s a fun, i...
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Exploring Global Podcast Markets with PodX's Lovisa Ohlson

March 20, 2025 • 30 mins
In this episode of "Your Next Chapter," host Jeremiah Tittle sits down with Lovisa Ohlson, Head of Content at PodX Group, to explore the innovative world of translating and internationalizing podcasts. Lovisa discusses PodX's investment in podcast studios globally. The conversation covers the challenges of discoverability, monetization in podcasting, and the influence of AI in translating content across languages. Lovisa also provi...
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Monetization, AI, and Industry Shifts with Jeff Umbro

March 6, 2025 • 36 mins
The podcast industry has undergone massive shifts in recent years—so what’s next? In this episode of Your Next Chapter, host Jeremiah Title sits down with Jeff Umbro, founder and CEO of The Podglomerate and host of Podcast Perspectives, to explore the evolving landscape of podcasting. Jeff shares insights on the biggest industry changes, the impact of AI, and whether video is truly the future of podcasts. They also dive into the s...
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Everything Everywhere Daily’s Gary Ardnt on Building an Audio Franchise

February 20, 2025 • 34 mins
In this episode of Your Next Chapter, host Jeremiah Tittle sits down with Gary Arndt, creator of the chart-topping podcast Everything Everywhere Daily. Gary shares his journey from travel photographer and blogger to podcasting powerhouse, explaining how the pandemic prompted his pivot to audio content creation. With over 40 million downloads since 2020 and 1,680+ episodes produced single-handedly, Gary offers invaluable insights in...
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The Role of Podcasts in Modern Media with Alex Schaffert

February 6, 2025 • 49 mins
Host Jeremiah Tittle chats with Alex Schaffert, Next Chapter's Strategic Partnerships Lead with deep roots in public media and podcasting. Alex shares how Germany’s rich audio culture shaped her love for storytelling, her transition from graphic design at Universal Studios to digital strategy at KPCC (now LAist), and her work with top shows like Marketplace at American Public Media. They dive into the evolving podcasting landscape...
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The Brazilian Podcast Boom with Erika Miranda

January 23, 2025 • 33 mins
In this episode of Your Next Chapter, host Jeremiah Tittle interviews Erika Miranda, host of Casos Reais, one of Brazil’s top true crime podcasts. Erica discusses Brazil’s podcasting scene, the world’s second-largest, and its unique preference for video podcasts, with over 100,000 on Spotify Brazil. She shares her journey from producing content for a Brazilian football YouTube channel—including one of Pelé’s final interviews—to cr...
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From Pitch to Production: Emily Reeves' on Independent Audio Creation

January 9, 2025 • 36 mins
Host Jeremiah Tittle interviews award-winning audio producer Emily Reeves about her acclaimed podcast Violence Week, named Apple’s Show of the Week. Emily, based in Brooklyn and working at LinkedIn, shares her journey tackling race, school safety, and policing, inspired by her East Lansing high school and launched amid the U.S. racial reckoning of 2020. Emily reflects on balancing funding with creative freedom and shares insights ...
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