Trailblazers: A Megatrax Podcast for Sound Media Professionals
TrailBlazers is a monthly podcast series featuring insightful interviews with professionals working in the field of sound media. Whether you’re a pioneer in the field or just starting out, prepare to learn from the experience of industry leaders who have paved the way, and are still setting trends.
Episodes
April 1, 2024 • 28 mins
This month we are excited to have Sam Parker, Creative Director at WIZZFX - a custom audio production branding service, responsible for crafting the sound of some of the biggest radio and podcast brands across the globe. Alongside Chris Nicoll, Sam leads a team of creatives pushing the boundaries of “traditional” radio imaging and sonic branding. Championing grassroots talent is one of his core values and further helps to differen...
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December 4, 2023 • 63 mins
We had so much left to talk about with Dylan Riggs, Director of Production Operations at Audacy nationwide, that we welcomed him back for another episode! Dylan is responsible for all commercial production at Audacy, is an executive producer of the “The Daly Download Top 30 Countdown with Carson Daly,” and is a voiceover talent that can be heard on 100+ stations weekly across North America. In this episode, we discussed with Dyl...
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October 25, 2023 • 41 mins
On this month’s episode we are joined by Garrick Whitehead who is currently Senior Audio Producer/Imaging/Voiceover for Educational Media Foundation – a non-profit, multi-platform media company that owns the nation’s largest contemporary Christian radio networks – K-LOVE and Air 1. Garrick has worked around the globe3 as a DJ and audio producer and is obsessed with sound and how it touches the listeners. He is also the father of 7...
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September 6, 2023 • 45 mins
On this month’s episode we are joined by Dylan Riggs, Director of Production Operations at Audacy, nationwide. Dylan is responsible for all commercial production at Audacy, is an executive producer of the “The Daly Download Top 30 Countdown with Carson Daly,” and is a voiceover talent that can be heard on 100+ stations weekly across North America. He’s also a guitar hoarder (54 and counting). Dylan talks about his experiences ...
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August 1, 2023 • 41 mins
On this month’s episode we are joined by Joel Denver, President, Publisher, and Co- founder of All Access Music Group. Joel has been heard on many markets from Miami to San Diego, and has been a program director, record promoter, CHR Editor of Radio and Records and now the head of All Access Music Group-one of the nation’s most successful radio and podcasting trade publications. 2023 began ALL ACCESS’ 28th year of success servin...
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July 3, 2023 • 43 mins
On this month's episode, we are joined by Myron "Magic" Giggua, the Production Director and Radio Personality at Radio One Atlanta. Magic, known for his remarkable career in the radio industry, has been riding the airwaves for over 20 years. He began his professional journey at the esteemed Carter Broadcasting station, HOT 103 JAMZ in Kansas City. More recently, he also founded MVP Magic Voice Productions, a multimedia audio record...
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June 1, 2023 • 51 mins
On this month’s episode we are joined by Ron Shapiro the Content Creator at Spotify who is greatly experienced at every level of radio & is now a major player in podcasting world with one of the largest podcasting platforms globally, Spotify. He began his career as a producer on the Casey Kasem American Top 40 program, then the director of ABC watermark and was also the producer of the world famous KISSFM here in Los Angeles, CA....
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May 19, 2023 • 30 mins
On today’s episode we are joined by Michele Cobb, executive director of the Podcast Academy in New York city. An organization with its mission to unite podcasts creators, industry leaders & people from all over the podcast life. Michele is also a podcaster & has her own podcast titled “The Stories of Impact Podcast” where she speaks with individuals working in the world of science, research, & has great discussions on human flour...
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January 25, 2023 • 36 mins
This month we are joined by Bill Schultz, Executive VP of Content at Cadence 13, an Audacy company, and leading podcast studio dedicated to premium storytelling and production. For over 30 years, Bill has made his mark in the broadcasting world and currently works with a team of content creators and influencers to develop, produce, and monetize on-demand audio content covering many genres, including political, sports, comedy, lifes...
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October 31, 2022 • 29 mins
Today we are joined by Jake Kaplan, Director of Imaging and Sound Design at Audacy inc. He is an award-winning sound designer with extensive experience in using audio to tell a story. Jake is also a voiceover artist and was previously the Creative Director of Programming for 97.1 Amp Radio and Channel Q in Los Angeles. Listen in to learn why Jake is a true trailblazer and how you can become one too!
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September 28, 2022 • 41 mins
This month we are joined by Shawn Smith, President of Momentum Media in Vancouver, Canada. With over 30 years of success in media and marketing, Shawn has worked with countless companies in both the United States and Canada, growing broadcast brands and revenues in both countries. Since forming his company, Momentum Media is now considered an independent provider of world class programming and innovative services and tools for the...
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August 31, 2022 • 44 mins
This month we are joined by Turi Ryder, owner of Shebops Productions and author of “She Said What?” (A Life on the Air), a book all about the excitement of a career on air! Turi has hosted her own radio shows in Los Angeles, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Portland. As she puts it – she gives advice, which you probably should not take, and tells stories, which you probably should not believe. Turi shares how having a crush lead her to a ...
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July 15, 2022 • 51 mins
This month we are joined by Pat Cheung, CEO & founder of PodInBox, an audience engagement platform that lets podcasters easily receive audio messages and donations from their fans. He’s also the host of Podcast Growth Hacks, a weekly podcast where he interviews podcasters to unpack their most effective growth tactics. Pat is a serial tech entrepreneur, a Techstars 2016 alum, and co-founder of Silversheet (acquired in 2019). Pat sha...
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May 27, 2022 • 36 mins
This month we are joined by Jack Hobbs, who is the president of Revolver Podcasts, which is a multicultural-targeted, bilingual audio network that offers listeners the ability to enjoy a variety of on-demand programs. Revolver Podcasts is building a community that inspires and empowers audiences to explore and pursue their passions. Its system enables people across the world to discover, share and create content. Initially Jack spe...
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April 27, 2022 • 55 mins
This month we are joined by Mark Elliot, Group Program Director for Cherry Creek Media where he oversees all programming aspects for 46 radio stations across the nation. Mark is also the CEO and Founder of Mark Elliot Media, whose goal is to assist you in growing your clusters revenue by executing formats specifically built to win in your market. Mark touches on the parallels between sports and radio, his minor league stint with t...
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March 28, 2022 • 58 mins
This month we are joined by Haz Montana, the VP of Audio Brand for Meruelo Media where he oversees Power 106, Cali 93.9, KLOS 95.5 and 93.5 KDAY. Previously, he worked in programming and management roles at Univision Radio for over 16 years, initially as Operations Manager and then as VP of Content. He also previously served as VP of Programming for Entravision and as Program Director for SBS’s Roman 106.7 radio station in Miami. M...
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February 7, 2022 • 47 mins
This month we are joined by Matty Staudt, Chief Development Officer at Amaze Media Labs. He is also the Founder of Jam Street Media, a podcast network that includes hit podcasts such as, “Appalachian Mysteria”, “Deep Cover, The Real Donnie Brasco” and “A Life’s Story”. At the young age of 10 Matty created his own radio show live from his bedroom, from that moment on he discovered his life’s passion for broadcasting. As soon as he c...
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January 7, 2022 • 62 mins
This month we replay for you our How Will Podcasts Evolve From Here? webinar. A conversation led by Gary Scott, CEO of Inside Voices Media and joined by Martina Castro, CEO of Adonde Media, Jason Saldanha, Chief of Content and Business Development for PRX, Matty Staudt, EVP of Podcasting at Amaze Media Labs, Rachael King, Founder and CEO of Pod People, and Ashton Carter, Director of Recruiting at Pod People. Join us for an episode ...
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November 30, 2021 • 51 mins
This month we are joined by Jay Stevens, the President and Founder of Tenshare Media. Jay knew he wanted to be in radio from a very young age and eventually got his start as an on-air talent. He quickly rose through the ranks as a program director in several major markets before taking on senior leadership roles in programming for CBS, Radio One, and Reach Media. His broadcasting journey ultimately allowed him to build his own com...
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October 28, 2021 • 56 mins
This month, we are joined by Cheryl Mann who is the president and founder of Goals In Sight, a certified team development expert, executive coach and change management consultant and Julie Brown who is the principal of Julie M. Brown and Associates, a California Bay Area management consulting firm specializing in strategic planning, operations improvement and leadership development. Together they have a leadership program called Le...
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