Ep. 52: Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Pod with Michelle Glogovac

If you’ve ever wondered how podcasting, activism, and a dash of Real Housewives chaos could combine to fuel a political glow up, this episode is your new obsession. 🎙️🔥 This week on Beyond Resistance, Sarah and Jennifer sit down with Michelle Glogovac — author, activist, founder of The MLG Collective, and the internet famous Podcast Matchmaker™ — to dig into how storytelling can literally build power in red communities. Michelle went from selling jet fuel (yes, actual jet fuel) to igniting conversations that spark empathy, community building, and political courage nationwide. She breaks down why podcasts are empathy machines, how to use your personal story as an organizing tool, and why authentic conversations matter more than ever in this era of misinformation and polarization. We talk: 💙 Building blue power through storytelling 🎙️ How to craft a message that connects with real humans 🔥 What political candidates get wrong about messaging 😂 Why podcasting sometimes feels like eavesdropping (with permission) 🤝 How community organizing starts with one honest conversation ✊ And yes . . . we discuss confronting MAGA energy at a Super Bowl party This episode is funny, fiery, deeply human, and packed with insights for activists, organizers, candidates, and anyone trying to make change from the ground up. If you’re working in community organizing, political communication, grassroots activism, or simply trying to figure out how to show up in your own town, Michelle’s wisdom is the pep talk you didn’t know you needed. Hit play, get inspired, and let’s build the world we actually want — one story (and one podcast) at a time. (And yes, Jennifer realizes she pronounced Michell's last name wrong. Michell was just too nice to correct her! At this point, she has to pronounce at least one thing wrong an episode or it would be weird!) Find more episodes here on YouTube and everywhere you get your podcasts! Subscribe to never miss an episode! You can learn more about Beyond Resistance at beyondresistancepod.com You can find Michelle Glogovac at michelleglogovac.com and at themlgcollective.com @thepodcastmatchmaker