Whoa.<br /><br />We're back!<br /><br />Jerod Morris and Jonny Nastor and reunite to talk podcasting ... for the first time in almost 18 months! <br /><br />We are actually killing two birds with one stone: a Lunch & Learn for folks in the Unemployable Initiative (a community that Jerod runs) and a new episode for this long-dormant Showrunner feed.<br /><br />Learn more about the community: <a href="http://unenployable.com/community" rel="noopener">http://unenployable.com/community</a><br /><br />We cover:<br /><br />• Takeaways from the annual Infinite Dial survey on the podcasting industry.<br />• Why our four pillars of successful are still just as important now as when we developed them; in fact, they are probably more important.<br />• What authenticity in podcasting actually means.<br />• Why it's not just about connection anymore, but about developing something on top of that.<br />• Umm ... what is a "podcast" anymore?<br />• What impact with Spotify and other streaming services have on listening habits and the way we should think about our podcasts.<br />• A few technological advancements worth considering.<br />• A massive podcasting opportunity that not a lot of people are considering.<br /><br />We also answer several questions from the live folks:<br /><br />• How do you promote a new podcast and drive attention to it?<br />• What should you consider if you have a thick accent?<br />• Are short-form podcasts a good option for hyperlocal websites?<br /><br />And more. It was a jam-packed conversation. And you know what? It was just really fun. The Showrunner podcast worked because Jonny and Jerod have a lot of respect for each other, good chemistry, and different viewpoints. I think all of that was still there 18 months later. :-)