The Weird Canadian on Podcasting, Community, and the Power of Real Life Events. With Special Guest Cody Johnston

This Episode was recorded live on April 25, 2026, Jeff Revilla is joined by special guest Cody Johnston — also known as The Weird Canadian — for a deep, unfiltered look at the evolution of independent media, the power of live events, and the new, more human side of content creation.About Our Guest: Cody Johnstonhttps://theweirdcanadian.ca/Cody Johnston (The Weird Canadian) is on a mission to build an independent media empire that protects and amplifies creative voices. Driven by a passion for storytelling and a frustration with corporate homogenization in film and television, Cody Johnston is empowering creators and connecting communities beyond borders. When he’s not sketching out big ideas, Cody Johnston builds software, launches new projects, and inspires people to be their authentic selves — online and in real life.Want to livestream and record podcasts like we do?  Check out these links and build your empire!Transistor FM - for podcast hostinghttps://transistor.fm/?via=podutyCastmagic - to make written content from your audio podcasthttps://get.castmagic.io/ugp958dba02xStreamyard - for livestreaming and recording podcast episodeshttps://streamyard.com/pal/c/6282618417446912Chapters in this episode:(00:00) - Podcast News for April 25, 2026 (01:06) - This Week's Guest Cody Johnston (03:12) - History Hits Different Live with the Us & Them Podcast (09:34) - Car Dealer Live Podcast (19:40) - Bake to the Future (24:49) - Craft Brewers Conference with Brewbound Podcast (29:34) - Crayola’s Second Act recorded at Brandweek in Atlanta (35:55) - New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce live show at the Orpheum Theatre (44:10) - Connect with Cody Johnston History Hits Different Live with Us & Them PodcastSource:  Marshall Parthenonhttps://marshallparthenon.com/41472/news/ken-burns-documentary-sparks-discussion-at-live-podcast/From Stage to Stream wit Car Dealer LiveSource: Car Dealer Magazine UKhttps://cardealermagazine.co.uk/car-dealer-live-podcast-features-highlights-from-our-big-event/323021Bake to the FutureSource: Commercial Bakinghttps://commercialbaking.com/aba-talks-workforce-in-live-podcast/At the Craft Brewers Conference with Brewbound PodcastSource: Brewboundhttps://www.brewbound.com/podcast/cbc-week--a-blockbuster-brewery-dealCrayola’s Second ActSource:  ADWeek at Brandweek on  YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UvDYkSTzKQ New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce Live Show at the Orpheum TheatreSource: Podnewshttps://podnews.net/press-release/new-heights-live-in-laHost your podcast at Poduty:Curious about taking your own podcast live in front of an audience? Learn more about staging your own event at Poduty.com—no contracts, no minimum ticket sales, just real podcasting energy!Not ready for the stage but need help launching your Podcast? Try our fully done for you podcasting services.  From start to finish, Jeff will help you bring your show to life!Check out our services and packages at:https://poduty.com/done-for-you-podcasting-services/Leave Us a Review On Your Podcast App!If you enjoyed this episode of Poduty and the News, we’d love for you to leave us a review where ever you listen! Take a moment to share your thoughts—it helps others discover Poduty and makes our community even stronger. Thanks for listening and being part of the journey!