Joe Pardavila's Journey From NYC Morning Radio to Audio Storytelling

The Broadcasters Podcast welcomes Joe Pardavila, Director of Podcasts for Advantage Media | Forbes Books And Host of the Good Listen PodcastJoe is a seasoned media professional, discusses his radio career, from interning at WPLJ to becoming a producer for Scott Shannon and Todd Pettengill, highlighting the vital role of a producer and the unique skills required for radio. Joe discussed how the shift from diary-based ratings to PPM (Personal People Meter) data led to radio stations prioritizing "less talk, more music," often at the expense of live personalities and engaging content. Joe contrasted radio and podcasting, noting the shift to video in podcasting and the impact of metrics on content. Pardavila emphasized balancing analytics with intuition in podcasting and building an audience through good content. He also shared details about his book and podcast, "Good Listen," which focuses on storytelling. Joe also explains how his book stemmed from anecdotes shared while coaching podcast clients and contains life lessons learned in radio, applicable to communication in various contexts. The "Good Listen" podcast he hosts serves as an extension of the book, focusing on people's stories.Contact KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.comSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel and search for King Of PodcastsFollow KOP on Twitter or X and TikTok @kingofpodcastsListen to KOP’s other programs, Podcasters Row… and the Wrestling is Real Wrestling Podcast and The Broadcasters Podcast.Buy KOP a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/kingofpodcastsDrop KOP a PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3TAB983ZQPNVLDrop KOP a CashApp https://cash.app/$kingofallpodcastsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-broadcasters-podcast--3684131/support.Contact KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.comSupport KOP by subscribing to his YouTube channel and search for King Of PodcastsFollow KOP on X and TikTok @kingofpodcasts (F Meta!)Listen to KOP’s other programs, Podcasters Row… and the Wrestling is Real Wrestling Podcast and The Broadcasters Podcast.Buy KOP a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/kingofpodcastsDrop KOP a PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3TAB983ZQPNVLDrop KOP a Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/kingofpodcastsDrop KOP a CashApp https://cash.app/$kingofallpodcasts