Podfest Special 2024

**Title: West Virginia Uncommon Place - Pod Fest 2024 Special** **Introduction:** JR and Stacey are back with an exciting update! The West Virginia Uncommon Place team is heading to the Pod Fest Multi-Media Expo in Florida. Get ready for a podcasting adventure! **Highlights:** 1. **Pod Fest Overview:**    - Quick overview of Pod Fest Multi-Media Expo.    - The brainchild of Chris Kritimsos ,an event catering to podcasters in the middle, from hobbyists to those making a little change. 2. **Podcasters' Meetup:**    - Sharing the anticipation and excitement.    - The challenges of meeting people who recognize JR and Stacey from their podcasts. 3. **Last Year's Experience:**    - Recap of last year's overwhelming but impactful experience.    - The Uber app connections and meeting amazing podcasters like Alex Sanfilippo. 4. **Networking Insights:**    - JR's perspective on networking challenges.    - Learning from successful podcasters like Alex Sanfilippo, Julio Martinez, and Katie Brinkley. 5. **Upcoming Live Events:**    - Announcement of the Speed Podcast Interview session.    - Collaboration with Julio Martinez for various live events. 6. **Interactive Participation:**    - Call to action for podcasters to send stickers, QR codes, or merch for promotion at Pod Fest.    - Practical suggestions for last-minute mailing. **Closing:** JR and Stacey express their enthusiasm for the upcoming adventure at Pod Fest 2024. Stay tuned for live updates, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and exclusive interviews. Signing off until the podcasting fun begins! 🎙️🚀 #PodFestAdventure #PodcastersUnite