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Pods Like Us
by Martin ”Marv” Quibell
Podcasters, listeners, and anyone else to do with the podcasting world chat with podcasting addict Martin ”Marv” Quibell.
Episodes
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Faster Than Bolt, Slower Than Skip Ahead: Pods Like Us Chronicles
Engaged Views and Disengaged Truths - Pods Like Us Chronicles — Episode Show Notes Host: Martin "Marv" Quibell Episode Summary Marv opens with a look at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing (kicking off Saturday 22 August 2026), including a robot smashing Usain Bolt's 100m record and a…
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A Portal, Not an App: Chronicles 16 August 2026
Liquid Content, Skip Buttons, and a Memory Walk - Episode Summary This week Marv shares a personal reflection on a memory walk marking one year since his mum's passing, then runs through a jam-packed week in podcasting news — TrueFans, Spotify's skip button backlash, YouTube's tougher…
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Immersive, Not Gimmicky: Gunshots, Ghosts and Kylie Minogue in 360°
Risk, Rears, and Reverb Marv reunites with two old friends from the Nottinghamshire music scene — Dolby Atmos mixing engineer Kurt Martinez and music educator/dementia-charity worker Rob Huskinson — for a wide-ranging chat about immersive audio, career risk-taking, and what it actually means to...
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A Dump Truck Full of Worms: Pods Like Us: Chronicles - 9th August 2026
The Skip Heard Around the Podcasting World - Spotify's "Skip Forward" fallout The big story of the week: Spotify's new ad-skipping option for premium users, first flagged by James Cridland (PodNews) and picked up by Elsie Escobar and Rob Walch on In and Around Podcasting. Marv unpacks why it's…
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Atmos, ADHD, and the AMP Accords - Pods Like Us Chronicles
Marv opens with a trailer for the podcast, But You Can't Stay Here, about a move from the US back to Lima, Peru in 2024 and the pull between two homes as their three-year anniversary approaches. He follows with two bonus clips: a 2025 conversation with Arielle Nisenblatt about her…
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The Hidden Disability: Talking Aphasia with Jonathan Hirons
On the Tip of My Tongue: Jonathan Hirons on Aphasia, Advocacy, and Podcasting This episode, Marv sits down with Jonathan Hirons, host of the podcast On the Tip of My Tongue, to talk about aphasia — a communication disorder that affects language but not intelligence or memory — and how it shaped…
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Big Bits That Jut Out the Side of Your Head: The Artwork Roundtable - Pods Like Us Chronicles.
Mercedes vs. Ford: The Great Podcast Artwork Debate - Marv (Martin Quibell) rounds up a busy week in podcasting, featuring a special roundtable on episode artwork with NJ Belenky (PodBiz) and Neil Veglio (PodKnows, Podmastery), plus the usual roundup of podcasting news, links, and listens. Panel:...
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INXS : Two Podcasts, One Obsession - 40 Years inside the World of Fandom
Access All Areas: Bee France on a Lifetime of INXS Marv sits down with Bee France, host of not one but two INXS podcasts — INXS Access All Areas and Listen Like Fans — for a sprawling, story-packed conversation about the band that has shaped her life for nearly 40 years. From an accidental...
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The Multiverse of Marv: Jamie East, Fake Trailers and a Week in Podcasting - The Week's Roundup
This week on Pods Like Us Chronicles, Marv sits down with Jamie East — Head of Podcast at DGM, and creator/host of Bad Blood: Life of a Cancer — for an unfiltered conversation about turning a chronic myeloid leukaemia diagnosis into one of the most honest podcasts around. Jamie talks about...
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Trust, Transparency, and the Next 20 Years of Podcasting with RSS.com's Alberto Betella
From a University Dorm Room to RSS.com: The Alberto Betella Story - Marv sits down with Alberto Betella, co-founder of RSS.com, following a chance meeting at the Podcast Show in London. Alberto traces an origin story that stretches back two decades — from building the open-source Podcast…
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Building Homes for Audio Drama (feat. Talib Jessia & John Scott Dryden) - The Week's Roundup
From CIA Cats to Community: This Week in Podcasting - This week on Pods Like Us Chronicles, Marv reflects on two long walks, a moving new podcast about cancer, and sits down with two brilliant guests shaping the future of audio drama and scripted podcasting. In this episode: 🚶 A seven-mile walk…
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Harry's Home: Writing Alzheimer's with Dignity
Pods Like Us — Harry's Home: Bringing Alzheimer's to Audio Drama Host: Martin Quibell ("Marv") Guests: Helen Quigley (Producer, B7 Media) & Hannah Puddefoot (Writer) Episode Summary Marv sits down with producer Helen Quigley and writer Hannah Puddefoot to talk about Harry's Home — an audio drama...
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The Week's Roundup: Language Tech, Beatlemania & the Jacob Reed Mystery - Chronicles 5th of July 2026
Pods Like Us Chronicles — 5th July 2026 This week, Marv brings a re-recorded conversation, two guest-spot clips from other shows, and a full round-up of his week in podcasting. He opens with an improved re-recording of his chat with Tobiloba Sulaiman, creator of AuTrans, a transcription tool…
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Go Far Together: Ana Xavier on Community, Conferences, and Content Repurposing - Bonus Episode
On Thursday the 2nd of July 2026 Marv spoke with Ana for what was intended to be around five or six minutes for a segment of a Chronicles episode, but it lasted a little bit longer. He decided instead of portioning off a five to six minute piece of the conversation to include it as a segment of…
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Season 11 Trailer
Coming soon: Marv speaks with more people from the world of podcasting and online creatives, to find what you are looking for, whether it be a new show to get addicted to, tips for podcasting, or anything else.
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Chronicles: Data storage, Listener Reviews, Lennon, McCartney, Substack Posts, and Soundbites
Another packed look back at Marv's week since the previous Chronicles episode. Intro Lazy Sunday researching and recording the podcast When They Was Fab #Soundbite from my discussion with Phil Better of The Podcast Mogul's Playbook Listener reviews Consolidation, Sodajerker On Songwriting, Song...
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Chronicles: A catch up, and clips about Harry's Game, Alberto Betella, and Matthew Bliss
In this episode Marv talks about what's happened with his podcasting journey between Sunday the 7th of June and Saturday the 13th of June. There are also clips from future episodes with Helen Quigley and Hannah Puddefoot of Harry's Home, RSS.COM founder Alberto Betella, and podcast producer…
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Chronicles 2: Newsletter, Patreon updates, Andreea Coscai on Eurowaves News, Tobiloba Suliamon on African translation software AuTrans, and so much more
It's a little bit more produced than last week's first ever episode of the Chronicles episodes, so I would love to hear what people think of it. Does it work with the different segments? Are the musical interludes okay, or would a bit of electronica, rock, or something else have worked better?…
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Pods Like Us Chronicles 1
Marv gives some initial quick take aways from discussions that he has had with guests from recordings for future episodes. 1. Mike Davis - Founder of Stag Films, Writer, Producer, Director, and Archive Footage Advisor. 2. Hannah Puddefoot and Helen Quigley, the writer and the producer…
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On Location: The Podcast Show Day Two
Marv recorded quick chats with three people at the event to find out what it is that they love about The Podcast Show London 2026. Over 6000 people in attendance!
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On Location: The Podcast Show Day One
Marv recorded quick chats with three people at the event to find out what it is that they love about The Podcast Show London 2026. Over 6000 people in attendance!
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The Day Before The Podcast Show
Marv talks about his trip to London for The Podcast Show in Islington the day before the event, the meet up the evening/night before, and what he will be doing while he is there. Not included in the episode, put placed here to make Jsmes Cridland (a Londoner) of Podnews laugh, is how Marv on the...
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Test Recording
In preparation for The Podcast Show in London, I got my portable handheld Tascam recorder out and Louise thought it would be a great idea to test it, so that I know what I'm doing when I get there. With that in mind Louise thought that it would be good to record an off the cuff interview with me....
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Sheer Pod Attack – Every Queen Song in Order with Stephen & Paul Nicholson
Two lifelong Queen fans. One song at a time. Stephen and Paul Nicholson — brothers and co-hosts of the acclaimed Trimming the Musical Fat music podcast — join Marv on Pods Like Us to talk about their brand new weekly podcast Sheer Pod Attack, where they're covering every single Queen track in...
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Pods Like Us Update
An update to let people know what's happening with the show - it's a little unplanned hiatus.
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The Divide with Matthew Woodcock | Spy-Fi Audio Drama & Indie Podcasting
Episode Summary - Host Marv speaks with writer-director Matthew Woodcock about The Divide — a 12-episode spy-fi audio drama from Definitely Human Productions. They cover the creative journey from inspiration to release, including casting, sound design, cliffhanger structure, and the case against...
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Rob Walch - What is "podcasting", and how has it changed?
He was podcasting before Apple knew what a podcast was. Twenty years later, Rob Walch is still the person the industry calls when they need answers — and in this episode he's giving them all away for free. Rob Walch, VP of Podcast Relations at Captivate and one of the most experienced voices in...
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Bob Dylan Easter eggs and a Sixth Sense-style twist inside a serialised audio drama about a hitman?
Dr. Richard Marcs, author of A Murder Most Foul: The Life of a Hitman, joins Marv to talk abouthow a chance conversation with a Hollywood producer turned his longhand manuscript into aweekly audio drama recorded in Jakarta — and why the ending will send you straight back toepisode one. From...
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The 'Something Different' Kids' Podcast - Inspiring Dreams with a Stuntman, Ice Skater, and More!
Join Marv of Pods Like Us as he chats with Arya and Claire about their children's show, Something Different. Discover why having a child ask the questions leads guests like a stuntman and a figure skater to share more openly than they would with an adult. Learn the powerful, heartfelt inspiration...
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Elsie Escobar: Podcasting's Evolution from Community to Industry
Podcasting pioneer Elsie Escobar joins Martin Quibell to discuss the medium's transformation over two decades, from intimate community to corporate industry. Learn about the early days of podcasting, the challenges that creators face today, and why human connection still matters most. What You'll...
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The Future of Podcasting is Here: Sam Sethi on Podcasting 2.0, Micropayments & Why Downloads Don't Matter
Episode Description - Join host Marv for an in-depth conversation with Sam Sethi, entrepreneur, former tech journalist, and co-creator of True Fans. Discover the evolution of podcasting technology, the future of RSS feeds, and how blockchain-based micropayments could revolutionize creator...
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Can You Turn Your Podcast into a Bestselling Book? (The Strategy Revealed with Tina Dietz of Twin Flames Studios)
Can you really write a book just by talking? In this episode of Pods Like Us, Martin "Marv" Quibell is joined by Tina Dietz, founder of Twin Flames Studios, to reveal the secret "Podcast Book" method that experts are using to turn their episodes into published books in record time. We dive deep...
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AI in Podcasting: Humans, Voices, Ethics
Join host Martin Quibell (Marv) and a panel of industry experts as they dive deep into the impact of artificial intelligence on podcasting. From ethical debates to hands-on tools, discover how AI is shaping the future of audio and video content creation. Guests: ● Benjamin Field (Deep Fusion…
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Inception Point AI & The Future of Podcasting with William Corbin
In this episode of Pods Like Us, Marv sits down with William Corbin, Chief AI Officer and co-founder of Inception Point AI, to discuss the evolution of AI in podcasting, the creation of AI-generated voices, the business model behind Inception Point AI, and the future of content creation. William...
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Inside Blighthouse Studios: Audio Drama, Actual Play, and Podcasting Wisdom with Hem Brewster
Join Marv as he interviews Hem Brewster, the creative force behind Blighthouse Studios, home to acclaimed podcasts like The Lucky Die, The Sprouting, Counterbalance, and Four Top Threes. Discover the secrets of audio drama production, actual play podcasting, and the evolving world of indie...
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International Podcasting Month Special 6: Jesse from Undiscovered Entrepreneur
Description: Join Marv from Pods Like Us as he sits down with Jesse, the creative force behind the Undiscovered Entrepreneur podcast. In this International Podcasting Month special, they dive deep into the art of podcast editing, the journey of entrepreneurship, and the power of overcoming...
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International Podcast Month 5 - Pods Like Us x Jacked Up Review Show
Welcome to another episode of Pods Like Us! Host Marv sits down with Cam from the Jacked Up Review Show for a lively, insightful conversation about podcasting, pop culture, and the power of positive discussion. Timestamps & Topics: ● 00:00 – Introduction ○ Marv introduces Cam from the Jacked Up...
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International Podcast Month – Featuring Ed Chen of When They Was Fab and Toppermost of the Poppermost
As well as Pods Like Us, Marv is a co-host on two music related podcasts in the form of the Beatles centric show When They Was Fab, and the Beatles adjacent show Toppermost of the Poppermost, where they discuss the US and UK charts month by month from sixty years ago. In this shorter episode,...
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International Podcast Month – Featuring Deremy Dove of Pop Culture Five
In this special International Podcast Month episode, Marv sits down with Deremy Dove, co-host of the Pop Culture Five podcast. They discuss the unique format of Pop Culture Five, the art of essential picks in pop culture, and dive deep into the impact of the legendary podcast "WTF with Marc…
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Pod Like Us – Featuring Sean Malin, Author of "Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen"
Host: Martin Quibell (Marv) Guest: Sean Malin – Author, Culture Critic, and Podcast Columnist Episode Overview: In this insightful episode, Marv sits down with Sean Malin, acclaimed author of "Podcast Pantheon: 101 Podcasts That Changed How We Listen." Sean shares his journey in curating the most...
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International Podcast Month 2025 Special Episode 2 featuring Maniacal Music Musings and Paranormal The New Normal
Marv finds out about a show that Patrick absolutely loves. Podcasts Mentioned & Highlights - ● Maniacal Music Musings ○ Music discovery podcast, album reviews, guest-driven content, interactive brackets. ● Monsters Among Us ○ Paranormal podcast, listener stories, hosted by Derek Hayes, community...
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International Podcast Month 2025 Special Episode 1 featuring Reena from Better Call Daddy and What's Up
Marv finds out about a show that Reena absolutely loves. Podcasts Mentioned in This Episode: ● Better Call Daddy (hosted by Reena Friedman Watts) ● Pods Like Us (hosted by Marv) ● Famous & Gravy (hosted by Michael Osborne) ● The Stupid History Minute (hosted by Keb Pound) ● Petals of Support…
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What's Up with John and Rena: From Mental Health to Podcasting Success - Episode Show Notes
Episode Description - Join host Martin "Marv" Bel as he sits down with podcaster John from "What's Up with John and Rena" for an in-depth conversation about the evolution of podcasting, mental health awareness, and the art of authentic audio storytelling. From interviewing people on Skid Row to...
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Exploring European Podcasting with Andreea Coscai of Eurowaves on Pods Like Us
In this episode of Pods Like Us, host Martin 'Marv' Quibell welcomes Andreea Coscai, founder of Eurowaves, a nonprofit biweekly newsletter on Substack. Founded in December 2024, Euro Waves connects podcasters and audio enthusiasts across Europe, highlighting the diversity of European podcasting...
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The Revival of Cassette Culture: A Conversation with Martin Franklin
In this episode of Pods Like Us, host Martin 'Marv' Quibell is joined by Martin Franklin from Australia to discuss the resurgence of cassette culture. Martin Franklin shares his journey from the indie music scene of the late '80s, including running a small cassette label and engaging in...
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Exploring Podcasting Evolution with Mark Francis of Caloroga Shark Media
In this episode of Pods Like Us, host Martin, also known as Marv, interviews Mark Francis from Caloroga Shark Media. They discuss the genesis of Caloroga Shark Media, the path from traditional radio to modern podcasting, and the influential role AI technology plays in their content production.…
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From Movie Buff to Podcast Pro: An In-Depth Chat with Wyatt from Cinema Trip Reviews
In this episode of Pod Like Us, host Martin 'Marv' speaks with Wyatt from Cinema Trip Reviews about his journey into the world of podcasting. They discuss Wyatt's early experiences with podcasts like Hack the Movies and The Joe Rogan Experience, which fueled his desire to create his own content....
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Unlocking Podcast Discoverability with AI: A Conversation with Lucas Dickey of DeepCast
In this episode of Pods Like Us, host 'Marv' interviews Lucas Dickey, CEO and founder of DeepCast. They discuss the inspiration and evolution of DeepCast FM and DeepCast Pro, focusing on how AI and large language models are transforming podcast discovery and accessibility. Lucas highlights the...
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Inside 'Caped Complainers' with Greg: Marvel, DC, and Podcasting Insights
Join Martin Quibell (Marv) on 'Pods Like Us' as he chats with Greg, one of the hosts of 'Caped Complainers.' They discuss the dynamics of hosting a podcast with friends, handling multiple hosts' schedules, and the art of letting conversations flow naturally. Delve into their thoughts on various...
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Podcasting Insights with Damian from the Podcast Advice Show: From Radio to Podcast Success | Pods Like Us
Join Marv, as he chats with Damian from the Podcast Advice Show in this episode of Pods Like Us. They delve into the evolution of podcasting from traditional radio, the significance of niche content, and the transition from listening to creating podcasts. Learn about the inception of Damian’s...
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