Best Castos Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 124: Mastering VSLs on YouTube with Ryan Hood 50:39

13d ago50:39

50:39

How does someone keep a YouTube campaign profitable for four years? In this episode, Ryan Hood breaks down his strategy, which helped him secure a page-one ClickBank offer along with that survival offer that’s still going strong after four years. He’ll also share why most affiliates miss the levers that really matter on YouTube, and how testing 10 …

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EP 123: Ryan Clogg's Playbook to Building a $30M Per Year Digital Business 56:58

18d ago56:58

56:58

Today, Ryan Clogg shares how he helped scale his company from a $27 fitness app to a $30M/year digital business, including what most people miss when scaling to this level. We also get into why scaling past 7 figures is a different kind of beast, what breaks when you’re not ready, and how they quietly replaced human setters with AI (and made it wor…

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Ep 122: Building Relationships To Dominate Industries with Stan Pavlovsky 55:40

1M ago55:40

55:40

Stan Pavlovsky joins Gabe to talk about how he accidentally ended up in the performance marketing space and why being real with people has gotten him further than any growth hack ever could. They get into everything from awkward-but-effective sales styles, to building a fast-growing platform, to the unexpected lessons he’s picked up from martial ar…

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Ep 121: How To Build A 9 Figure Pay Per Call Agency In 2025 with Tyler Day 1:00:39

1M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

How tough is it to build a successful affiliate marketing business? In this episode, Tyler Day talks about the work ethic and daily grind needed to stay on top of trends and be profitable in this industry. Tune in to hear about his move into the pay per call space and the opportunities he’s found there, how tariffs are impacting ad costs, and how h…

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Ep 120: How To Structure A 7 Figure Affiliate Business (Step by Step) With Kareem Mohamed 1:02:04

2M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Just four years after entering the affiliate marketing industry with a big loss, Kareem Mohamed’s business has scaled to the point that he has hired his own multi-channel media buying team, with no signs of slowing down. In this episode, Kareem details, step-by-step, exactly how he built his seven-figure business after that initial campaign flop. Y…

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EP 119: How To Automate Creative Production & Testing To Increase ROI On Meta 26:33

2M ago26:33

26:33

When Ethan Harris started dropshipping, he quickly hit six figures in his third month before losing it all to ad costs. But instead of quitting, he shifted into affiliate marketing, mastering bid caps, CBOs, and automation to scale campaigns to $20K+ in daily spend. In today’s episode, Ethan shares how he uses AI to automate ad workflows and the cr…

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EP 118: From $100 to $12k Days Using Bid Caps On Meta With Vivek Gupta 43:57

2M ago43:57

43:57

The 7 Figure Entrepreneur podcast is back with another episode! This time, we’re joined by Vivek Gupta, a rising star in the lead generation space. Vivek went from struggling with dropshipping to making consistent profits with Facebook lead gen, leveraging bid caps and CBO campaigns to scale his business. In this episode, Vivek breaks down his jour…

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EP 117: Mass Tort Exposed! How To Scale Legal Lead Generation With John Casto 50:34

3M ago50:34

50:34

After a year-long hiatus, the 7 Figure Entrepreneur podcast is back! Today, we’re talking to John Casto, a seasoned expert in digital marketing who has navigated multiple business ventures, from running a gym and learning Facebook ads in 2013 to scaling affiliate offers in the legal and insurance spaces. John shares his journey of trial and error, …

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A Conversation About Immaculate Grid (and a preview for Our Beloved Medium) 15:54

11M ago15:54

15:54

Stuart speaks with Adam Darowski from Sports-Reference about how they aquired the game, Immaculate Grid. There's also a preview for a new Audio Documentary, to be relased as a podcast in 2025. Support OBM Pod: https://ourbelovedmedium.com/ Immaculate Grid: https://www.immaculategrid.com/ Sports Reference: https://www.sports-reference.com/…

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EP 116: How To Generate $12 Million On Affiliate Lead Generation with Rus F & Tim S 55:37

1y ago55:37

55:37

Today, we're picking the brains of two guys known throughout the industry simply by their first names: Rus and Tim. These guys epitomize the essence of partnership, dedication, and the relentless pursuit of financial success. Rus embodies the spirit of determination. His persistence and determination in the face of set-backs is the reason he is exp…

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Origins 38:46

1y ago38:46

38:46

In the mid-late 19th century, people were playing a few different bat and ball games. Baseball eventually emerged as fan favorite and this is the story of how that happened. This episode played out over a two and a half year period. Through conversations, research, and some field work, Origins tells three different stories in a single episode. To s…

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And That's a Wrap... 10:39

1+ y ago10:39

10:39

As Audience comes to an end, we're signing off with a collection of podcasting tips from our season 3 guestsBy Castos Productions

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EP 115: From Struggles to Billions: Transforming Curiosity into Triumph 50:41

1+ y ago50:41

50:41

Growing up, Bobby Castro faced the financial struggles and limited resources that come along with the working-class. Instead of letting these obstacles define him, he turned them into stepping stones for his ascent to success. Through small, but continuous, effort Bobby amassed a portfolio valued at over $1 Billion. How’d he do it? That's the golde…

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Feedswap: Podcast Perspectives 27:17

1+ y ago27:17

27:17

We're excited to collaborate with our friends at The Podglomerate and their show, Podcast Perspectives: How does the Washington Post share sweeping stories through audio? Today on the podcast, we’re excited to feature a conversation from Podcast Perspectives, produced by our friends at The Podglomerate (the podcast firm specialized in producing, di…

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EP 114: Wealth Unleashed: Navigating Lifestyle Investing with Justin Donald 50:05

1+ y ago50:05

50:05

Ready to learn how lifestyle investing can lead to passive income, financial freedom, and strategic investing? Today’s episode will show you how. Hailed as the "Warren Buffett of Lifestyle Investing” by Entrepreneur Magazine, Justin Donald is a lifestyle investor on a mission to support entrepreneurs and business executives in crafting their invest…

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A Psychedelic Western with David Weinberg 37:15

1+ y ago37:15

37:15

On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart and David talk about his limited series, Dreamtown, the Story of Adelanto. David shares his expertise on podcasting and storytelling in general. It can be difficult to tell someone else’s story compassionately and compellingly. Dreamtown aims to do that for–not only–the main character, but also the to…

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Audio and Artifacts with Tania Mohammad 33:35

1+ y ago33:35

33:35

Stuart talks to Tania Mohammad, the host and producer of the award-winning podcast, Undiscarded: Stories of New York. They talk about how audio can be used to bring artifacts back to life and how objects can tell bigger stories. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/p…

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Asking "Dumb" Questions with Christopher Linnane 36:29

1+ y ago36:29

36:29

Today, Stuart and Chris Linnane discuss Chris' podcast The Parlor Room, and what it's like to talk to experts. Chris lives his life surrounding himself with smart people on purpose. For some people, that can lead to imposter syndrome. Chris uses it to motivate him to do better. He also talks about his background in music, what makes The Parlor Room…

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3 Clips Re-Air: Drilled: Rigorous Audio Journalism (ft. Amy Westervelt) 41:17

1+ y ago41:17

41:17

As we continue to work on new Audience episodes, here's an episode from one of our other shows, 3 Clips. It first aired on September 6, 2021, was hosted by Jay acunzo and was produced/ edited by Cherie Turner Amy Westervelt is a print and audio journalist and environmentalist; she founded the podcast network Critical Frequency, which raises up impo…

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Laughing at Ourselves with Charles Austin 35:57

1+ y ago35:57

35:57

On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart talks to Charles Austin about the comedy podcast, Episode One. Episode One is a satirical podcast that started out as just a funny passion project for three friends. After a while, they realized that they had an idea that could possibly take off. E1 is a podcast starring Andrew, Branson, and Charles. …

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Hostiness with Elaine Appleton Grant 35:11

1+ y ago35:11

35:11

On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart and Elaine talk about her podcast "Sound Judgment" and what it takes to be a great host. (Stuart gets a lesson from an expert.) Elaine uses her experience as a lifelong journalist to help hosts become better at what they do, no matter the genre. Elaine Appleton Grant is the CEO of Podcast Allies, an a…

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A Novel Concept with Bethanne Patrick 36:48

1+ y ago36:48

36:48

Today Stuart talks to Bethanne Patrick about her podcast, Missing Pages. Being a critic of your professional industry can go one of two ways, horribly wrong or positively eye-opening. Bethanne’s podcast, Missing Pages, is all about the controversies in the publishing industry. From the way that big publishers treat their authors, to plagiarism, to …

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EP 113: Journey from 16-Year-Old Entrepreneur to Digital Industry Maverick with Chris de Diego 51:08

1+ y ago51:08

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In the world of entrepreneurship, few individuals possess the diverse expertise and unwavering passion that Chris de Diego does. With a remarkable set of skills under his belt, he stands as a testament to the power of determination, creativity, and the relentless pursuit of one's passions. Chris is not your average entrepreneur. He wears many hats …

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3 Clips Re-Air: Creating With Sensitivity 53:20

1+ y ago53:20

53:20

While we work on new episodes, here's an episode from another Castos Original, 3 Clips. It firt aired in October of 2021, was hosted by jay Acunzo, produced by Andrea Muraskin and was edited by Stuart Barefoot. --------------------- The World needs more sensitive creators. Content that moves the world, moves listeners and make things better. And yo…

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A Podcast About (Almost) Everything with Anisa Khalifa 29:31

1+ y ago29:31

29:31

On this episode of Audience, Stuart talks to Anisa Khalifa about her podcast, The Broadside, which is a podcast that covers a variety of different topics. Anisa talks about her career in radio and podcasting and how she and her team work to develop great stories in order to fully immerse listeners in each of their stories. While most of the stories…

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Creating Moments with Rick Wimberly 24:44

1+ y ago24:44

24:44

Today, Stuart chats with Rick Wimberly about how to create great moments during a podcast. He is a great storyteller and, boy, does he have some interesting stories to tell. Between the behind the scenes stories from his career in radio, to his stories about being a government sales consultant, he is a natural storyteller. In this episode of the Au…

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The Stories Food Can Tell with Melissa Hall 28:01

1+ y ago28:01

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On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart and Melissa talk about the podcast, Gravy and how it's a springboard to bigger stories. Gravy tells the stories of the changing American South through the foods we eat. It showcases a South that is constantly evolving, gives voices to the unsung folks who prepare and serve everyday foods, and challeng…

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EP 112: The Holistic and Spiritual Journey to Financial Success with Mason Kuhr 47:08

1+ y ago47:08

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Today, we are sitting down with Mason Kuhr, former wrestler and college football player turned Founder of The Stampede Network. The Stampede Network is a performance brand focused on unlocking spiritual potential and promoting holistic wellness as a mainstream lifestyle. Mason's story highlights the power of embracing holistic approaches to thinkin…

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Re-Air: Realism in Audio Fiction 26:54

1+ y ago26:54

26:54

As we continue work on new episodes, let's listen in on an episode from August of 2022. ***************************** Some of the best, most diverse, and talented audio creators alive make their living creating audio fiction. Shows like Welcome to Nightvale, Limetown, and Alice isn’t Dead, just to name a few, weave complex story arcs, colorful char…

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EP 111: 150 Million Organic Views On Social Media in 90 Days with Logan Forsyth 55:23

1+ y ago55:23

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Logan Forsyth is at the forefront of a game-changing endeavor. Logan has a mission, and it could change the trajectory of personal brands, podcasts, and content creators everywhere. His company, "Media Scaling," has identified a pervasive issue in today's digital landscape. Despite the immense talent and creativity that exists, many personal brands…

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Looking for Wonder with Aaron Millar 38:19

1+ y ago38:19

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On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart and Aaron Millar discuss his travel and adventure podcast, Armchair Explorer. On his podcast, Aaron showcases some of the world’s greatest adventurers. He shares their stories and their journeys to help inspire his listeners. Today he talks about how he curates each topic and episode, shares his messa…

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Passion and Compassion with Jenna Flanagan 46:40

1+ y ago46:40

46:40

On this episode of Audience, Stuart chats with Jenna Flanagan about her podcast, After Broad and Market, a show about what happens when the dust settles after a crime. Twenty years ago, the Newark community was rocked by the death of a young lesbian black teen named Sakia Gunn, or was it? Why wasn’t there more of an outcry? What were the reasons be…

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Fiction Reveals Truth with Jonathan Mitchell 36:29

1+ y ago36:29

36:29

Jonathan Mitchell, the creator and producer of The Truth takes Stuart and the listeners behind the scenes of this award winning fiction anthology. Audio drama and audio fiction is a different podcast animal and it takes a keen ear to create a podcast with such an authentic feel. On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart and Jonathan talk abou…

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EP 110: A 7-Figure Life Transformation with Affiliate Marketing & Lead Generation with Robert Cheung 47:46

2y ago47:46

47:46

In the world of entrepreneurship, success stories are abundant, but every now and then, there comes a tale that stands out, leaving us in awe of what determination and the right guidance can achieve. Today, we have a special guest on the podcast, Robert Cheung, whose journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Robert's story is a testament to how a …

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Introducing Creative Architects by Castos 34:01

2y ago34:01

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Introducing Creative Architects by Castos. Join creative entrepreneur Angela Hollowell as she talks to the creators shaping the future of the creator economy through education, community and tech. Presented by Castos Full Episodes of Creative Architects Watch on YouTubeBy Castos Productions

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EP 109: Unveiling the Genius: A Candid Conversation with The Internet Marketing Pioneer Neil Patel 37:14

2y ago37:14

37:14

Today, we're stepping behind the scenes with a true internet marketing pioneer and an OG in the field. You guessed it right; our guest today is none other than Neil Patel! If you've been around the online marketing world, you've undoubtedly come across Neil Patel. He's the real deal, no fake gurus here! Neil has made a significant impact in the ind…

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EP 108: Unleashing the Power of Leadership: Journey from Navy SEAL to Business Success with Larry Yatch 1:01:37

2y ago1:01:37

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In the dynamic world of business, effective leadership and streamlined processes are the keys to success. As entrepreneurs and CEOs, we often find ourselves facing challenges that require a well-coordinated team to execute our visions. Enter Larry Yatch, an elite leadership strategist and former Navy SEAL officer, whose expertise in entrepreneurshi…

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Re-Air: Hearing Pictures with Allen Clark 46:45

2y ago46:45

46:45

RE-AIR: As we work on new episodes for season 3, listen in on this episode from November 17, 2022. Stay tuned to this feed more updates about Audience and Castos ______ On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart chats with photographer Allen Clark about photography, his journey as an artist and as a podcaster, and what it’s like to photograph …

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3 Clips Re-Air: You Heard Me Write: Structure Sets Us Free (ft. Kacie Willis) 52:13

2y ago52:13

52:13

We are currently between seasons, so in the meantime, enjoy a re-air from another Castos Original: Every so often we come across a show so refreshing, so original, it revamps our whole idea of what a podcast can be. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Atlanta-based sound designer Kacie Willis made her living from live theater. In 2020, Kacie found hersel…

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Do No Harm with Jasmyn Morris 48:45

2y ago48:45

48:45

Stuart talks to journalist Jasmyn Morris, the host and producer of a limited series called Hitman. They discuss true crime as a genre, Jasmyn's background in reporting, and journalistic ethics. Also in this episode, Stuart curates a conversation between Jasmyn and Tiffani Horn, someone impacted by the events of Hitman. If you have any questions abo…

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Season 2 Podcasting Tips 10:05

2y ago10:05

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As we prepare to wrap up season 2, this week's episode features many of our guests's podcasting tips. Next week's episode will be the final episode of season 2 featuring Jasmyn Morris from the podcast, 'Hitman.' Stuart and Jasmyn will be discussing journalistic ethics, particaurly as they relate to the true crime genre. If you want to listen to Hit…

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Beyond the Big Screen with Jenny Turner Hall 31:18

2y ago31:18

31:18

Stuart talks with director, writer and producer, Jenny Turner Hall about her groundbreaking kids' podcast, The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel. They also discuss how Speilberg films influenced her work and some of her other projects like Marvel's Wastelanders: Wolverine. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of …

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Re-Air: Immersive Storytelling with Morgan Givens 49:30

2y ago49:30

49:30

This episode is a re-air from November of 2022. We're currently working on new episodes, but if you missed Morgan's episode the first time around, this is worth your time. **************** In this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart talks with Morgan Givens about how he uses field recordings and immersive sound design to create unique episodes …

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When Objects Tell Human Stories, with Shin Yu Pai 38:10

2y ago38:10

38:10

Stuart talks with Shin Yu Pai about her podcast Ten Thousand Things from KUOW Public Radio. They discuss how commonplace objects can tell much broader stories. While she might be new to podcasting, Shin Yu’s background in poetry, art, and writing adds depth to her content as well as craft a new experience for listeners. Shin Yu is the writer, host,…

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EP 107: From Affiliate Manager To A 50 Million Dollar Leadgen Business with Ruben Resendez 1:02:32

2y ago1:02:32

1:02:32

After a failed business venture with only $500 bucks to his name, our guest today has now hit the Inc. 5000 two years in a row with his affiliate marketing business. This year, his company is growing even more with 50 million dollars in revenue. In today’s episode, we have the wonderful Ruben Resendez, president of adHere, internet marketing though…

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Honoring a Legacy with Joe Skinner 31:25

2y ago31:25

31:25

Stuart talks to Joe Skinner, the host and producer of PBS's American Masters: Creative Spark. Storytelling is everywhere and provides more than just entertainment for the masses. On this episode of Audience, Stuart and Joe chat about Joe's interview process and how he creates engaging and thought-provoking episodes. He also goes in-depth about what…

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Entertainment in a Time of Crisis with Emily Y. Wu 38:02

2y ago38:02

38:02

Stuart talks to Emily Y. Wu, the co-founder of Ghost Island Media to talk about the podcasting scene in Taiwain, and why entertainment is important in a time of crisis. Emily talks about why Taiwan has been in the news for the past few years and what sorts of conversations need to happen in order to stay knowledgeable and instigate change. What wil…

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EP 106: Peter Kell - How Mastering VSL's Made Me $40M In 12 Months 49:19

2y ago49:19

49:19

Today’s guest is the wonderful Peter Kell, CEO of Ad Venture Holdings LLC. How did Peter go from living in his parent's basement and feeling like a total loser to making millions of dollars and traveling the world through his VSL ventures? He is very passionate about media buying, entrepreneurship, and personal development especially about changing…

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Audience by Castos Re-Air: Realism in Audio Fiction 27:12

2y ago27:12

27:12

As work on new episodes continue, here's an episode from a show I produce for Castos called Audience. My work with castos takes me behind the scenes of all different kinds of cool audip projects and a while back I got to profile a really cool podcast called Northwoods Baseball Sleep Radio. So with the permission of Castos, I'm sharing that episode …

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Introducing The Limelight, a Castos Original Series (plus a preview for our next episode.) 3:26

2y ago3:26

3:26

Introudcing The Limelight, a new Castos Original series. The Limelight is a short form audio and video series that talks to Castos customers and other podcasters, about the things that make them and their shows excellent and unique and interesting. This is our newest podcast from the Casto original series. Here at Casto, we're building a whole netw…

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