Facing Failure, Finding My Voice: The Raw Podcasting Journey — David Beckemeyer | Ep 78

If you’ve ever wondered how to find the right podcast guests or how to make your workflow suit your podcasting style, this episode is for you. I’m joined by David Beckemeyer, host of Outrage Overload, who digs into the nuts and bolts of bringing expert voices onto a niche show and building an engaged community—all while keeping things manageable as a solo creator. You’ll pick up practical ways to research and reach out to ideal guests, even if you’re not a big name in your field. Plus, David shares his step-by-step process for creating an episode from scratch—including his favorite tools for booking and editing, and why he still prefers audio-first. You’ll also hear how David keeps in touch with his listeners for honest feedback, and how focusing on why you started can keep you motivated. Listen for realistic advice you can apply to your own podcast—especially if you want to book harder-to-reach guests or streamline your workflow for less stress.Connect with David BeckemeyerWebsite: https://outrageoverload.net/Twitter: https://x.com/OutrageOverloadLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbeckemeyer/If My Podcast Story speaks to you, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. And if you have a moment, leaving a review helps more people discover the stories shared here. Your support truly means a lot.There’s more to every story than what you hear on the episode. Join the My Podcast Story newsletter to receive thoughtful takeaways, episode extras, and personal notes that don’t make it into the show. It’s a quiet way to stay inspired between listens.Sign up here: https://mypodcaststory.com/joinIf the stories you hear on My Podcast Story bring you inspiration, clarity, or simply a moment of connection, consider supporting the podcast by buying me a coffee. Every contribution helps me continue sharing the journeys of podcasters from around the world.Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/wisdomhqWant to be a guest on My Podcast Story? Send Wisdom Okonkwo a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/mypodcaststoryChapters00:00 Meet David Beckemeyer00:48 What Outrage Overload Is About01:19 Starting and Sticking With Podcasting01:56 Lessons From a Failed First Show02:39 Researching and Pivoting Podcast Ideas03:47 Booking Guests: Challenges and Wins05:12 How David Finds and Reaches Out to Guests06:35 Tracking Down Guest Contact Info07:34 Building Connections With Experts08:08 Audio vs Video: David’s Approach09:26 Why YouTube Isn’t His Focus10:22 David’s Current Episode Workflow15:30 Tools for Remote Recording16:11 Why David Chooses Zoom for Interviews18:26 The Inspiration Behind the Podcast21:52 Measuring Impact Versus Purpose25:11 Getting Listener Feedback and Conversation28:56 How Podcasting Has Personally Changed David31:21 Playful Experimentation With Formats34:51 Advice on Tools, Software, and Microphones36:03 Does Outrage Overload Make Money?37:19 Finding Community on Substack38:27 Are Platforms Like Pod Match Useful?40:01 Landing Guests Who Aren’t Everywhere42:10 Making Science Accessible for Listeners44:05 Promotion: Launch Parties and Beyond46:07 Looking Ahead and Future Experiments47:32 Where to Learn More About David