The DB Media Network
Episodes
A Thousand Wells
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Beautiful, ephemeral music and sound combine to take you away from everything, if even just for a few moments.
Shelter Noise
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Safe from harm. Safe from the world. The shelter envelopes, and soothes with its embracing sounds.
The Commitment of Success
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It takes a lot to commit. Especially if you're someone who needs guarantees before you make the leap. So what can you do?My equipment:Shure SM7B Micro...
Meditation
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Close your eyes. Relax. Let the world drift away as you float to your own peaceful moment.
White Waterfall
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Distant sounds of water, crashing down from top to bottom, soothing the world away with white noise that cleanses.
Programmatic Advertising in Podcasting: Dispelling Myths and Embracing Opportunities with Tom Webster
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Webster, partner at Sounds Profitable, and Danny discuss the latest findings from Sounds Profitable's studies on podcast advertising. They also ta...
Pod Chat Returns Next Week
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After an extended summer break (sorry, it was only meant to be a month but life got in the way!), Pod Chat returns next week, on Friday September 9 - ...
Because We Learned
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As children, we're unafraid to take risks. We see the world as one big adventure, and if we hurt ourselves along the way, our parents are there to mak...
White Noise and Heartbeat
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The soothing combination of white noise and a steady heartbeat, to ease the day away and settle to deep relaxation.
Into the Deep Sea
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The deep sea envelopes as you explore, leaving you alone with your thoughts.
Train on the Tracks
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The day is over, the rain ride home awaits. Close your eyes and relax until your stop.
Tumble Dryer Drying Clothes
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Too wet outside to hang your clothes, so relax while the tumble dryer soothes away the day ready for tomorrow.
The Old Man and the Boy
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The love between a grandfather and grandson is one that can't be touched, and far stronger than you or I.My equipment:Shure SM7B MicrophoneMotu M2 Aud...
Dark Ambience 2
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Industrial chaos. Noises abound. Mechanical music drifts throughout. The future beckons.
Big Waves Breaking
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The power of the sea. Nature at its most fierce and beautiful, as big wave after big wave breaks.
Cassette Tape Hiss and Ground Hum
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The hum from below, not quite sure where it's coming from. Trying to collide with the hiss of a cassette tape with no recordings, but playing anyway.
The Fallacy of Numbers
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Numbers may make us feel better and enable us to have a "better life", but that depends on what your definition of a better life is.My equipment:Shure...
Dark Ambience
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's not quite wind. It's not quite earthly. It's dark ambience, and it's taking you to another dimension of relaxation.
Footprints in the Sand
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Footprints in the sand are fleeting - a transient snapshot in time that disappear when the tide comes in. Even the footprints that are further in even...
Cabin Noise on a 737 Jet
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For some, the endless drone of awaiting jet lag. For others, the sound to fall asleep to and wake up to.
Wind Over Pink Lake
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A hot day. A light breeze turns into a cooler wind. The leaves rustle, the lake ripples, the wind placates the heat.
Summer 2022 Recap: Episodes 1-8
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pod Chat is taking a short summer break, but will be back in August. So I thought this would be the perfect time to take a look back at the first 8 ep...
The Best Advice
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People are full of best advice. When we need a little push in a certain direction, or guidance on why we should do one thing but not another, we rarel...
Podcaster Stories is Taking a Hiatus
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Podcaster Stories will be taking a hiatus for the foreseeable future. After 50 plus episodes, with some very personal stories being shared, I've ...
Cars Driving in the Rain
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the soothing hum of a rainy downpour, as cars drive through the rain to get their inhabitants to their destination. Soothing and relaxing.
If I Were to Die Tomorrow
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you were to die tomorrow, how would you be remembered? Would people think of you fondly, or only envisage the bad memories?My equipment:Electro-Voi...
We Are All We Need
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We see so many things that are beautiful, but we taint them with our own twisted version of what's beautiful. It's time to open our eyes to that.My eq...
Rooftop Sounds of London
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The centre of London. The hustle and bustle of this vast metropolis. But you only hear the filtered sounds of a rooftop listening moment.
Summer Forest Winds
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Revisit the sounds of escaping from the city on a hot summer's day, with a gentle breeze flowing through the air as you trail through the forest, only...
Rainy Day in Amsterdam
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The sounds of the European street. Voices as they enjoy the day. The welcoming sound of life after the rain.
Birds in the Field
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is there anything as soothing or as uplifting as the sound of birds in the field? One of nature's most welcoming and calming sounds.
French Horn in Street
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ah, the sounds of Paris, music, love, happiness. Listen to this French Horn and let your mind take you to this city of love.
Howling Wind
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Escape to the wild tundra, with this relaxing howling wind that evokes memories of childhood storms, with you safe inside your home.
Failure IS an Option
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard to fail. It hurts. But it would hurt even more if w weren't where we are now because we did fail.My equipment:Electro-Voice RE320Motu M2 Aud...
Watched From Below
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Often we hear doubters say our dreams are unattainable, and reality is a different beast altogether. But wouldn't it be nice to find out on our own te...
Mark Asquith on Spotify and YouTube's Relationship with Podcasting, and Why RSS Isn't Key
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Asquith has been involved in podcasting since 2013, and has focused on helping podcasters grow their businesses. In 2019, he co-founded Captivate...
Because We Never Failed
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As children, we have unbridled aspirations. We dream to be astronauts. We dream to be princesses. We dream to be the world's greatest sports star. We ...
The World Might Actually Be Okay
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, when reading the news, it feels like the world is on a downward spiral. Ignorance, hate, bigotry, and pointless tragic deaths.But then we h...
Hari Gopalakrishna on Audio Quality in Remote Recording, and Building for Your Community
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hari Gopalakrishna is the founder of Boomcaster, a remote recording platform designed to help podcasters produce great audio and video. He discusses t...
What is The Little Pod of Inspiration?
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Life moves pretty fast and, in this always-on-the-go world that we find ourselves in, it's becoming ever-harder to pause and reflect on what we see.Ye...
Yesterday Mortality Caught Up With Me
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I had kids late in life. Because I'm an older dad - and, I guess, an older husband - I find myself thinking more about the future than I possibly shou...
The Religion of Humanity
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I've never been much of a religious man, yet I celebrate certain religious holidays. And I've had others celebrate holidays that, technically, could g...
Drew Toynbee on Sequel Pitch and Happy Accidents in Podcasting
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Toynbee is one of the co-hosts of Sequel Pitch, a show that takes a movie that never received a sequel, and has the co-hosts pitch their own, oft...
Elsie Escobar on Leading From the Front for Women and Diversity in Podcasting
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elsie Escobar is a highly respected member of the podcasting industry who has been podcasting since 2006. She is the co-host and co-partner of She Pod...
Bryan Barletta on AdTech, Audio Advertising Wars, and the Power of Attribution
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's my pleasure to welcome Bryan Barletta to the show, a name that will be instantly recognizable to anyone in the podcasting and AdTech space.Bryan ...
Saying Goodbye to the 3DO
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As 1995 turned into 1996, things at the 3DO company weren't looking good. Despite seeing decent sales numbers of over a million units, this paled in c...
AJ Churchill on How Apollo is Driving Podcast Findability, and the Future of Podcast Apps
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Pod Chat, I chat with AJ Churchill, co-founder of Lunar.fm, the company behind the Apollo podcast app and the audio fiction sci-fi dram...
Coming Up in Season 5, and Introducing Pod Chat
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Season 5 of Podcaster Stories gets close, learn more about what's coming your way in just a few weeks.Additionally, find out more about Pod Chat, D...
Arielle Nissenblatt on Community, Podcast Taxonomy, and Diversity
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I chat with Arielle Nissenblatt, founder of the Earbuds Podcast Collective newsletter, Community Manager at SquadCast, and whole lot more. ...
James Cridland on Tech and Dynamic Content Driving Podcasting's Future
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I chat with James Cridland, founder and editor of Podnews, the leading industry publication and newsletter. Change, or Lack Of, in...
Evo Terra on Podcasting in 2005 to Where Podcasting Goes Next
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Evo Terra, host of Podcast Pontifications and founder of Simpler Media. Evo has been podcasting since 2004, so you can be...
Matt Medeiros on Building a Legacy Through Podcasting
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with Matt Medeiros, host of many shows including the WP Minute and the Matt Report, where he talks tech, podcasting, WordPress, ...
Introducing Pod Chat
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You love podcasting. It doesn't matter if you're a listener or podcaster yourself, when it comes to podcasting you're all in! Not only that, but you g...
Tony Doe on The Responsibility of Trust in Life & Podcasting
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with Tony Doe, host of The Tony Doe Podcast, where he chats with radio broadcasters who answer questions fans are curious about....
Becca Atkinson on Why Alcoholic Shouldn’t Be a Bad Word
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with Becca Atkinson, host of The Unashamed Alcoholic, where she talks with sober people using their platforms to speak openly ab...
Frankly Kev on the Importance of Everyday Heroes
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with Kevin Steinberg, host of the Frankly Kev podcast, where he talks to everyday heroes who have experienced one or more of lif...
1995: A Banner or Swan Song Year for 3DO?
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If 1994 was the year that the 3DO finally got the quality games that had offered the promise the machine held, 1995 was when it truly solidi...
Suzanne Falter on Being the Woman Her Daughter Wanted Her to Be
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with Suzanne Falter, host of the Self-Care for Extremely Busy Women podcast, a show about the importance of self-care and buildi...
Andrew Davie on a Life-Saving Series of Unfortunate Circumstances
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with Andrew Davie, co-host of the Happy Hour with Heather and Guest podcast, a show that highlights local artists to perform and...
Nick Nalbach on Working Towards Nine-Five Freedom
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with Nick Nalbach, host of the Nine-Five Podcast, a show that features entrepreneurs sharing what got them to where they’...
Tommy Serafinski and Lessons from Human and Wildlife Interaction
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with Tommy Serafinski, host of Tommy's Outdoors, a show that looks at the relationship between humans and wildlife, and how that...
The 3DO Games Explosion
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the 3DO now launched in North America and Japan, and a European release on the horizon, it was time for the game developers to stand up and show ...
The 3DO Hits America and Japan Awaits
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Leading up to its North American launch in October 1993, while the 3DO still had problems (including a much-reduced launch line up due to de...
On Taking a Mental Health Break
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For regular listeners of the show, you'll have noticed it's been a bit quiet here since Season 4 launched.Instead of the usual weekly series, only the...
Building the 3DO Partner Network
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout 1992 and early 1993, the plans behind the 3DO continued to take shape. Founder Trip Hawkins was using his undisputed influence and reputati...
The Genesis of the 3DO
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the early 90's, console gaming was at its 16 bit peak. Both SEGA's Genesis and the Super Nintendo owned the marketplace, while other systems like t...
Introducing Memories of 3DO
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 1993, electronics giant Panasonic released the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, more commonly referred to as just 3DO. At the time, this 32-bit gaming ...
Dr. Alice Kerby on Addiction and Life Beyond the Pink Cloud
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After suffering from severe stress while going through her doctorate, Dr. Alice fell into a downward spiral of alcohol abuse. This continued until she...
Introducing Mental Health and Us
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week is a little different. As some of you might know, I also run a couple of other podcasts - one, as a host, and the other as a co-host. Today,...
Joenrhuz “JR” Tabanda on Everyday People and Everyday Stories
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I sit down with Joenrhuz "JR" Tabanda, host and audio producer of the Time Capsule Show, a podcast sharing the everyday stories of everyday ...
Season 4 is Coming, and Joining the Quite the Thing Podcast Network
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So a funny thing happened on the way to getting Season 4 of Podcaster Stories ready - from personal and work life, to guests that weren't really right...
The Season 3 Recap
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 of Podcaster Stories has just wrapped, and in this episode I look back at the guests and the inspiring and insightful stories they shared.In ...
A Look Back at The First Year of Podcaster Stories
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On April 21st 2020, Podcaster stories was launched. Unlike my other podcasts up until that point, this wouldn't be a solo show - instead, it'd be an i...
Lainey Cameron on Being the Only Woman in the Corporate Boardroom
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with Lainey Cameron, host of The Best of Women’s Fiction podcast, a show that highlights authors that Lainey respects, as well...
Leave a Review and Help Feed Seniors Impacted by Covid
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, I want to share how you can be part of an awesome social good initiative thanks to the good folks at Podchaser and Capt...
Steven Webb on Managing the Stillness In the Storms
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with Steven Webb, host of the Stillness in the Storms podcast, a show that helps you find inner peace at difficult times.Each ep...
James Perdue on the Power of Perseverance in Triumphing Over Adversity
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with Dr. James Perdue, host of the Professor of Perseverance Podcast, where he inspires you to face challenges head on in l...
Paul Sutton on Digital Downloads and Mental Illness Advocacy
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with Paul Sutton, host of the Digital Download Podcast, a show about digital communications strategy, social media marketing, an...
Some Quick Updates, and A New Community Group!
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, and welcome to this bonus episode of Podcaster Stories. Normal service will be resumed next week (always wanted to say that!), but in the mea...
John Adams on Changing the Conversation Around Dads in the Media
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with John Adams, host of DadPodUK, a fatherhood and family life podcast that shares the different, unique experiences of fatherh...
Jaclyn Brown on The Light Beyond Abuse and Mental Illness
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with Jaclyn Brown of Mental Health and Us, a podcast offering practical self-care and wellness tips to help other mental health ...
Roman Mironov on Being Version 2.0 of Yourself
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with Roman Mironov of Be Version 2.0 of Yourself, a show that helps people create amazing and enviable relationships, and b...
Fitz Koehler and Her Noisy Cancer Comeback
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with Fitz Koehler of The Fitzness Show, and author of the book My Noisy Cancer Comeback.On her podcast, Fitz talks about the sma...
Coming Up on Season 3 of Podcaster Stories
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 of Podcaster Stories launches on Thursday, January 28, so in this bonus episode I just wanted to share what you can expect when the new seaso...
The Christmas Eve Episode
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special Christmas Eve edition of Podcaster Stories. In this episode, I'm taking a look back at some of the amazing stories my guests shar...
The Hey, I Know You Episode
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, I talk with someone you may recognize - me! This comes after receiving a few emails from listeners who were curious as to wheth...
Mark-John Clifford of ADHD! It's All Mishegoss & More
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with Mark-John Clifford of ADHD! It's All Mishegoss & More, an unedited, unscripted, & refreshingly real show about livi...
Catherine Praiswater of Your Positive Imprint
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with Catherine Praiswater of Your Positive Imprint.Your Positive Imprint is a show that highlights people from around the world ...
Tim Jahn of We're Only Human
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Tim Jahn of We're Only Human.We're Only Human is a podcast celebrating the resiliency o...
The Thank You Episode
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Podcaster Stories. As the show approaches the midway point of Season 2, I just wanted to take this opportun...
Nate Garrison of The EXTRAordinary Podcast
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Nate Garrison of The EXTRAordinary Podcast.The EXTRAordinary Podcast profiles ordinary people liv...
Sarah St John of Frugalpreneur
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Sarah St John of the Frugalpreneur podcast.Frugalpreneur shows people how to build a business on ...
Michael Levitt of the Breakfast Leadership Network
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Michael Levitt of the Breakfast Leadership Network Show.The Breakfast Leadership Network Show int...
Jody Hanks and Chris Rash of The Digression Podcast
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Jody Hanks and Chris Rash of The Digression Podcast.The Digression Podcast was born out of just a...
Jenell Riesner and Rachel Bellotti of The True North Collective
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Jenell Riesner and Rachel Bellotti of The True North Collective.The True North Collective is a ga...
Coming Up On Season 2 of Podcaster Stories
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In season 1 of Podcaster Stories, I got to chat with some amazing podcasters, all with great tips to share on podcasting. From getting started&nb...
Bonus Episode: Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, and Moments of Stillness, with Josh Currivan
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Being an entrepreneur can be hard. Coping with mental health issues while growing and running your own business can add immense stress, both to you pe...
Who'd You Like to Appear on Podcaster Stories?
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Four months in, and there's been a great collection of guests already. From talking about alcohol addiction, to how to promote science in an increasin...
Eric Barnhart of the Mindful Moment Podcast
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 14 of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Eric Barnhart, host and founder of Urban Contemplatives and the Mindful Moment podcast.With a...
Susan Diaz and Will Lamont of The 4AM Report
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 13 of Podcaster Stories, I sit down with Susan Diaz and Will Lamont, business partners at c+p digital, and co-hosts of The 4AM Report....