Best Climbing Business Journal Podcasts (2025)

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Balancing Art and Functionality in Hold Shaping – Joey Jannsen 1:29:48

11d ago1:29:48

1:29:48

Joey is the co-founder and owner of his own hold company, called Ocelot Grips, out of Oregon. But Ocelot Grips is the end product, or at least the current end, of many, many years of Joey working in the industry as a hold shaper. He has designed and shaped holds for a lot of different brands over the years. He gets into his story in more detail in …

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Interview With Steven Puri [06-15-2025] 47:25

8d ago47:25

47:25

In this episode of the podcast, I interview Steven Puri about his career as a Executive to tech and talking content in general!-----------------------------------------------Promo code for Black Prompter: Best place to purchase a BLACK BOX Prompter is https://blackboxprompter.com?coupon=empod----------------------------------------------- Connect W…

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Chatting About Creating Content W/ Albert Bramente [06-08-2025] 29:35

15d ago29:35

29:35

In this episode of the podcast, We talk about creating content with Special Guest Albert Bramante! We talk about shorts, fear, procrastination, positive mindset and much more! ----------------------------------------------- Albert's Link: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertbramante ----------------------------------------------- Promo code…

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Let's Talk Podcasting and Guests! [06-01-2025] 15:02

22d ago15:02

15:02

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about Lessons I learned when traveling out of province recently. ----------------------------------------------- Promo code for Black Prompter: Best place to purchase a BLACK BOX Prompter is https://blackboxprompter.com?coupon=empod ----------------------------------------------- Connect With Me: Website: http…

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No One Sets Alone: Collective Authorship – Ruth Jang 1:22:39

24d ago1:22:39

1:22:39

Today’s episode brings Ruth Jang to the show. Ruth is a routesetter at Central Rock Gym in Atlanta, Georgia. She first picked up setting as a bucket list challenge and because she saw a gap in the gym: not enough entry-level, competition-style boulders for people to learn from. Her thought? “Why not infiltrate from the inside and learn from the bes…

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Lesson's I've Learned When Traveling [05-28-2025] 15:51

26d ago15:51

15:51

In this episode of the podcast, I talk to Business Coach and Podcast about the business world and his podcast, The Infinite Abilities Podcast. ----------------------------------------------- Promo code for Black Prompter: Best place to purchase a BLACK BOX Prompter is https://blackboxprompter.com?coupon=empod ---------------------------------------…

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Chatting with Podcaster-Business Coach Nick Yerhart [05-18-2025] 31:05

1M ago31:05

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In this episode of the podcast, I talk to Business Coach and Podcast about the business world and his podcast, The Infinite Abilities Podcast. ----------------------------------------------- Nick's Social Media/Website: Website: http://www.nickyerhart.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenickyerhart The Infinite Abilities Podcast: https://po…

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Getting the Most Out of a College Market – Brian Doscher 48:00

1M ago48:00

48:00

Brian is the General Manager and Co-Owner of Bluestem Boulders in Ames, Iowa. It's a fairly new gym, having opened last November. The climbing walls and flooring at the gym are by Onsite, and the CRM software is by GymDesk. But what's noteworthy for today's conversation is that Bluestem is only two miles from the campus of Iowa State University, so…

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Breaking The Barriers! 14:26

1M ago14:26

14:26

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about breaking the barriers and how you can get yourself unstuck as I share a lot of examples and experiences ----------------------------------------------- Promo code for Black Prompter: Best place to purchase a BLACK BOX Prompter is https://blackboxprompter.com?coupon=empod ---------------------------------…

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Fundamentals of Streaming [05-04-2025] 19:51

2M ago19:51

19:51

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about he fundamentals of streaming and what you need to become a successful streamer. -----------------------------------------------Connect With Us:Website: https://www.chrisbontheweb.comSchedule: https://www.chrisbontheweb.com/p/schedule.htmlFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBOnTheWebX (Formerly k…

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Skill and Strength: Are They Synonymous in Setting? Iza Nowak 58:00

2M ago58:00

58:00

Today’s episode brings routesetter Iza Nowak to the podcast. Nowak is a team climber turned routesetting powerhouse. She started climbing as a kid and has almost two decades of time on rocks and plastic. Her setting career has spanned multiple states. Now, Nowak is a lead setter at Sport Rock in Washington, D.C. She is a USAC Level 3 routesetter wi…

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The Climb W/ Special Guest Shane Flannigan 52:56

2M ago52:56

52:56

In this episode of the podcast, Shane takes over the show and finish off the interview on my life and we hint a future podcast about my career in general from The Video Projects Team to ChrisBOnTheWeb Media. Episode I was Interviewed by Dr. Shafer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV7OoCVHRAM&t=8s ----------------------------------------------- Shan…

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How I Went Viral W/ Ken Siejak 47:47

2M ago47:47

47:47

In this episode, I chat with Kentarou Siejak about going viral with both short and long form content, tags and keywords. ----------------------------------------------- Ken's Links: Ken's links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kentarou_s_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBdECWYHJnFXtUz_G9nuLdQLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken…

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Why the Midwest Is a Great Place for a Climbing Gym – Jonathan Landis 1:04:41

2M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

On this episode of the CBJ podcast, host John Burgman and Jonathan Landis, the CEO of Greater Heights, talk about the winding path from an idea to the construction and, finally, the grand opening of a new climbing gym. Greater Heights opened in early December 2024 in Fitchburg, Wisconsin—which is right around Madison—and has ropes, boulders and aut…

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Embracing The Uncertainty! [04-13-2025] 18:33

2M ago18:33

18:33

In this week's episode of the podcast, I talk about Embracing the Uncertainty and the journey I've had in the past and how to embrace the uncertainty. ----------------------------------------------- Connect With Us: Website: https://www.chrisbontheweb.com Schedule: https://www.chrisbontheweb.com/p/schedule.html Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.c…

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Changing up my Strategy with Creating Content 18:50

3M ago18:50

18:50

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about changing up my strategy with YouTube, blogging, podcasting, creating content in general and how it didn't workout with the original plan and how changing our strategy has worked. -----------------------------------------------Connect With Us:Website: https://www.chrisbontheweb.comSchedule: https://www.ch…

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An Episode of Affirmations: Battling Imposter Syndrome – Ethan Paris 1:20:39

3M ago1:20:39

1:20:39

Today’s episode brings routesetter Ethan Paris to the recording studio. Paris comes from a film and creative background, giving him a unique perspective on how routesetters operate in a space that can be defined half by art and half by design. Hailing from the Northeast, he moved to Colorado in 2024 to set at the Climbing Collective gyms in Longmon…

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Mental Health & Other Updates 19:42

3M ago19:42

19:42

In this episode of the Podcast, I give a bit of an update on my Mental Health as it's been almost an entire year since my last update. Last summer or fall was my latest update. ----------------------------------------------- Promo code for Black Prompter: Best place to purchase a BLACK BOX Prompter is https://blackboxprompter.com?coupon=empod -----…

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Not As Shy Being a Host Anymore! 20:51

3M ago20:51

20:51

In this episode of the Podcast, I talk about how I am not as shy as a host as I use to be when I started this journey 19 years ago. ----------------------------------------------- Promo code for Black Prompter: Best place to purchase a BLACK BOX Prompter is https://blackboxprompter.com?coupon=empod ----------------------------------------------- Co…

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Supporting the New Climber's Journey – Megan Cheek 1:11:10

3M ago1:11:10

1:11:10

On this episode of the Climbing Business Journal podcast, host John Burgman is joined by Megan Cheek. Megan is the Digital Marketing Manager and Content Strategist for Climbing Collective, which includes the Inner Peaks gyms in North Carolina, Philadelphia Rock Gyms in Pennsylvania, and Hudson Boulders in New York. They talk about what the Climbing…

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Let's Talk About Content Scheduling! [03-16-2025] 19:25

3M ago19:25

19:25

In this episode of the Podcast, I talk more about content scheduling and how to start scheduling your content small then increase it over time and not to overdo the schedule and burn yourself out. ----------------------------------------------- Promo code for Black Prompter: Best place to purchase a BLACK BOX Prompter is https://blackboxprompter.co…

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Having a Plan is Important to Have! [03-09-2024] 21:45

4M ago21:45

21:45

In this episode of the Podcast, I talk about having a plan and how it's good. I talk about the upcoming schedule plan for YouTube, blog, videos and the podcast and sneak peak at potentially next week's episode. ----------------------------------------------- Promo code for Black Prompter: Best place to purchase a BLACK BOX Prompter is https://black…

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5th Anniversary Episode! [03-08-2025] 21:20

4M ago21:20

21:20

In this episode of the Podcast, I talk about the last five years and what it means to me to being this far into this podcast, from the start in 2020 - 2025. ----------------------------------------------- Promo code for Black Prompter: Best place to purchase a BLACK BOX Prompter is https://blackboxprompter.com?coupon=empod -------------------------…

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The Truth About The Video Projects Team [03-02-2025] 19:42

4M ago19:42

19:42

In this episode of the Podcast, I talk about the "Truth About The Video Projects Team and what went on behind the scenes and why things went downhill quickly. ----------------------------------------------- Promo code for Black Prompter: Best place to purchase a BLACK BOX Prompter is https://blackboxprompter.com?coupon=empod -----------------------…

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A Chat With Tory Smith Black Box Prompter [02-03-2025] 45:15

4M ago45:15

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In this episode of the Podcast, I talk to the Co-Founder of Black Box Prompter, Tory Smith about his company and also talking about his time part of the bands, also some music chatter as well. ----------------------------------------------- Promo code for Black Prompter: Best place to purchase a BLACK BOX Prompter is https://blackboxprompter.com?co…

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Having Episodes Ready If Your Away or Sick [01-17-2025] 14:07

4M ago14:07

14:07

In this episode of the Podcast, I talk about having episodes available if you're sick or going to be away. Also I give you a brief update on my health! ----------------------------------------------- Connect With Me: Website: https://www.chrisbontheweb.com Schedule: https://www.chrisbontheweb.com/p/schedule.html Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.…

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The Different Layers of ChrisBOnTheWeb Media [01-27-2025] 23:13

4M ago23:13

23:13

In this episode of the Podcast, I talk about the different layers of ChrisBOnTheWeb Media. ----------------------------------------------- Connect With Me: Website: https://www.chrisbontheweb.com Schedule: https://www.chrisbontheweb.com/p/schedule.html Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBOnTheWeb X (Formerly known as Twitter): https://twi…

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Self Doubt & Negative Thoughts! [01-21-2025] 18:04

4M ago18:04

18:04

In this episode, I talk about Self Doubt and how you have to know your boundaries and weigh your pros and con to help you, including remaining positivity. ----------------------------------------------- Connect With Me: Website: https://www.chrisbontheweb.com Schedule: https://www.chrisbontheweb.com/p/schedule.html Facebook Page: https://www.facebo…

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Chatting About YouTube and Thumbnails! w Ken [01-13-2024] 44:51

4M ago44:51

44:51

In this episode, I chat with Kentarou Siejak about YouTube and creating Thumbnails! ----------------------------------------------- Ken's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kentarou_s_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBdECWYHJnFXtUz_G9nuLdQ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentarou-siejak/ ----------------------------------…

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2025 Will Be Better! [01-06-2025] 20:33

4M ago20:33

20:33

In this episode, I talk about how this year will be a lot better, goals and taking experiences and improving on it in 2025! ----------------------------------------------- Connect With Me: Website: https://www.chrisbontheweb.com Schedule: https://www.chrisbontheweb.com/p/schedule.html Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBOnTheWeb X (Former…

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4th Annual Christmas Special [12-25-2024] 15:16

4M ago15:16

15:16

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about this year in general and recap the year with the up's and down, my mental health diagnosis, drama on YouTube and much more. Plus what I look forward to in 2025! ----------------------------------------------- Connect With Me: Website: https://www.chrisbontheweb.com Schedule: https://www.chrisbontheweb.co…

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Being Interviewed By Special Guest Shane [12-24-2024] 57:22

4M ago57:22

57:22

In this episode of the podcast, I am interviewed by Shane Flannigan who's become a regular guest on the show and he interviews me about my life with Autism and Mental Health. There will be a Part 2 in 2025! ----------------------------------------------- Shane's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgedinfirecanada Tiktok: https://www.tikt…

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Chatting About Streaming Services and Reboots W Bob LeMent [12-15-2024] 53:49

4M ago53:49

53:49

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about Chatting About Streaming Services and Reboots W Bob LeMent from Static Radio ----------------------------------------------- Bob's Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/staticradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staticradio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Static-radio/147722101800 Linkedin:…

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Highlights in 2024 & what I'm Looking forward to in 2025! [12-08-2024] 19:47

4M ago19:47

19:47

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about my highs and lows, key take aways from this year and what I am looking forward to in 2025! ----------------------------------------------- Connect With Me: Website: https://www.chrisbontheweb.com Schedule: https://www.chrisbontheweb.com/p/schedule.html Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBOnTheW…

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Put A Drop In The Bucket When You Can – Taylor Fragomeni 1:10:07

4M ago1:10:07

1:10:07

In this episode, Impact Driver host Holly Chen speaks with Taylor Fragomeni. Like many other professional routesetters, Taylor's career started at her university's climbing wall, which for her was in in Bozeman, Montana, in 2012. Taylor then moved into working in the climbing space full-time. She's worn various hats over the years, the most signifi…

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Preserving Our Climbing Gym Culture – Garnet Moore 1:08:09

4M ago1:08:09

1:08:09

Today host Scott Rennak sits down with Garnet Moore, Executive Director of the Climbing Wall Association. Garnet is one of the most connected and central figures in the North American climbing industry, overseeing both the CWA and their annual trade show, the CWA Summit. His origins in the manufacturing side have equipped him with a wide perspectiv…

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A Setter's Perspective on Sustainable Holds - Roy Quanstrom 1:08:59

4M ago1:08:59

1:08:59

Today's guest is Roy Quanstrom. Roy is a USA Climbing Level 4 Routesetter and he's a hold shaper, having created Trango's Fuegos Calientes and Khans shapes. He's also the facility sales coordinator at Trango. The main focus of today's episode is the idea of sustainability in the world of climbing holds. What does that even mean? How is sustainabili…

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The Setter in the Flatlands – Armen Avanessian 53:41

5M ago53:41

53:41

Today host Holly Chen meets with Armen Avanessian. Armen is the Head Routesetter and Operations Manager at Threshold Climbing in Oklahoma. Armen is a USAC Level 3 Routesetter and his setting career has spanned the state of Oklahoma, where he’s worked as a desk staff member, routesetter, and now head routesetter and routesetting consultant. Coming u…

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Trends, Mentorship, Communication, and Gym Management – Josh Haynes 1:47:13

6M ago1:47:13

1:47:13

Welcome back to the Climbing Business Journal podcast. Today, host John Burgman chats with Josh Haynes. Josh first made waves in the industry as an elite-level climber, crushing top-shelf grades like V14s, 514b's, 514c's. But he also worked as a routesetter, which he talks about in this episode, and he had various staff roles at several different g…

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Patience and Communication Is Key [12-01-2024] 20:53

7M ago20:53

20:53

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about Patience and Communication and how key it is when it come to podcasting whether you are having guests on your own show or you are a guest one someone else's podcast. -----------------------------------------------Connect With Me:Website: https://www.chrisbontheweb.comSchedule: https://www.chrisbontheweb.…

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Vans on the Wall – Ally Cruz 1:03:41

7M ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Today host Holly Chen chats with Ally Cruz. Ally is a Trango Grassroots Athlete and a USAC Level 3 Routesetter with a decade of climbing experience. Her routesetting career began at her university's climbing wall and quickly graduated to a commercial setting job at Edgeworks Climbing and Fitness in Seattle, Washington. From there, she bounced to Ut…

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Life Updates & No Longer on YouTube! [11-24-2024] 18:09

7M ago18:09

18:09

In this episode of the podcast, I update you on my life, still struggling with the dry cough that is driving me insane and also talk about how both podcasts are no longer on YouTube and possibly one or both will be going to Rumble permanently.-----------------------------------------------Connect With Me:Website: https://www.chrisbontheweb.comSched…

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10 Years of ChrisBOnTheWeb Media [11-17-2024] 23:37

7M ago23:37

23:37

In this episode of the podcast, I talk to Larry about the last 10 years of ChrisBOnTheWeb Media and how we have come this far from the beginning and our journey with him and Justin who are the other founders of the company.-----------------------------------------------Connect With Me:Website: https://www.chrisbontheweb.comSchedule: https://www.chr…

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Making the Great Leap in Business – Francis Larose 1:17:21

7M ago1:17:21

1:17:21

Today's guest is the founder and CEO of OnSite, Francis Larose. OnSite is based in Montreal, Quebec, and made history this past summer when it became likely the first North America-based wall manufacturer to complete a commercial climbing gym project in Europe. OnSite making the leap from the North American market to the European market is the reve…

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Life After Being CEO of CBOTW Media [11-10-2024] 14:28

7M ago14:28

14:28

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about life after being CEO of ChrisBOnTheWeb Media and what I am up to now and how I am still involved with ChrisBOnTheWeb Media.-----------------------------------------------Connect With Me:Website: https://www.chrisbontheweb.comSchedule: https://www.chrisbontheweb.com/p/schedule.htmlFacebook Page: https://w…

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Self awareness is the most important thing to have 17:46

8M ago17:46

17:46

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about how it's good to have self awareness and share stories where I have shown self awareness.-----------------------------------------------Connect With Me:Website: https://www.chrisbontheweb.comSchedule: https://www.chrisbontheweb.com/p/schedule.htmlFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBOnTheWebX (F…

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What Is a “Chaos Bomb”? – Annabelle Spingler 52:17

8M ago52:17

52:17

On this episode of The Impact Driver Podcast, host Holly Chen meets with Annabelle Spingler. Annabelle has been climbing and working in climbing gyms since she was 17. She started as a birthday party belayer and coach but has always been intrigued by routesetting. So, when the headsetter accidentally stripped too much of the gym for a competition, …

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My Procrastination Story and Dealing With It [10-23-2024] 18:05

8M ago18:05

18:05

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about my procrastination story and what was the underline issue, also how I have been dealing with.-----------------------------------------------Connect With Me:Website: https://www.chrisbontheweb.comSchedule: https://www.chrisbontheweb.com/p/schedule.htmlFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisBOnTheWeb…

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How To Be an Entrepreneur – Andrew Potter 1:17:18

8M ago1:17:18

1:17:18

On today's episode of the CBJ Podcast, host John Burgman and guest Andrew Potter chat about gym startups, software startups, market analysis and much more in between. Andrew is the founder of the RoKC climbing gyms as well as the founder of the software company Approach. In starting both a gym and a gym management technology company, he's had a fas…

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Podcasting Isn't As Easy as You Think! [10-15-2024] 21:21

8M ago21:21

21:21

In this episode of the podcast, Chris talks about how podcasting isn't as easy as you think, the process of working on a podcast, some tips to help you out.-----------------------------------------------Connect With Me:Website: https://www.chrisbontheweb.comSchedule: https://www.chrisbontheweb.com/p/schedule.htmlFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.…

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