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“What is Hollywood anyway? Just a bunch of people from other places." From these words pronounced by Meryl Streep and addressed to the Golden Globes' crowd earlier this year stemmed the idea of ACTSIDERS. A podcast that would shed light upon my fellow actors who like me left their home country to pursue acting in the Big Apple! Every other Monday, I'll be chatting with one actor from a different country who will reveal her/his "behind the scenes". Why did they decide to uproot themselves? Wh ...
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Main Pod Girl is a pop culture podcast hosted by artist and songwriter AJ Marks, with special guests ranging from popstars, hit songwriters, r/popheads team members, high-profile journalists and music content creators, as we talk about our shared love for pop music.
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True Currency: About Feminist Economics

The Alternative School of Economics & Gasworks

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True Currency: About Feminist Economics is a six-part podcast hosted by artists Amy Feneck and Ruth Beale (The Alternative School of Economics), launching on 16 July, with a new episode released weekly. The outcome of an eight month residency, the podcast is produced in collaboration with Lucia Scazzocchio from Social Broadcasts, and presents detailed testimonials from academic researchers, policy experts, community leaders and activists; and explores financial inequality, feminism, intersec ...
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What makes a community flourish? How do we build vibrant, supportive online communities? Can brands and organizations facilitate authentic connection through community? If you’ve ever found yourself asking these questions, you’re in the right place. The Community Experience was designed to explore all things community and to help community facilitators design online communities that thrive, whether yours is a niche community based on fandom, or tied to a personal brand or business. Each week ...
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One of pop music's secret (semi-precious) weapons, Justin Tranter, joins us on Main Pod Girl to discuss their hits, career and what they have in the pipeline. Listen to stories about the behind the scenes writing sessions for Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, Chappell Roan, DNCE, Bebe Rexha, Imagine Dragons, and more! We also play Popheads Go…
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We've had enough of the term "cultural reset" getting thrown around, so naturally we made a comprehensive timeline of every cultural reset in the past 50 years. Journalist Lina Morgan and YouTubers Mic the Snare and Todd in the Shadows all join the panel to help us flesh out this timeline. Let us know in the comments if we missed anything!…
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Disney star-turned-Grammy nominee Coco Jones joins the show and proves her Main Pod Girl status. We go over how a YouTube livestream changed her entire career, getting cast in her hit show Bel-Air, her upcoming debut album, and being nominated 5 times in this year's Grammy Awards! Plus, we play Popheads Gone Viral and Song Superlatives!…
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Popstar and 2010s hit maker Bonnie McKee, responsible for co-writing smash hits "Roar", "American Girl", "Dynamite", "Teenage Dream", "Hold It Against Me", "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" and many more, joins Main Pod Girl to dish on her upcoming re-recorded album Hot City, and how it took 10 years to see the light of day! We also play a round of Ca…
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Hit songwriters Wrabel (P!nk, Kesha, Backstreet Boys), Delacey (Halsey, Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato) and Nate Campany (Dua Lipa, Carly Rae Jepsen, Rina Sawayama) team up with Main Pod Girl to give us an inside look at the songwriting industry, as well as their new music in their artist projects! We discuss the recent interpolation trend, whether or …
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Do you ever feel like a plastic bag? If so, then get ready for the Katycast! For this extra special episode, we assemble pop culture YouTuber Mila Tequila and Rolling Stone's Brittany Spanos to help us dive into the wacky world and bulletproof discography of Katy Perry. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Katy Perry Music Vi…
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Grammy-winning artist Tori Kelly joins Main Pod Girl to examine what led to her recent reinvention, gush about her upcoming album, and give some practical advice on how to learn how to riff. We also play a round of Who Ya Gonna Call, explore the meaning of the song "Unbreakable Smile", and plot a collaboration with Ariana Grande, JoJo and Demi Lova…
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Emmy-nominated actress and pop/rock singer-songwriter Mckenna Grace is our newest Main Pod Girl! Tune in to hear us discuss everything from her new EP Bittersweet 16 to her most iconic acting roles. We also play a round of First Time For Everything and make a playlist! Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 songs by Green Day.…
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Swedish pop queen Zara Larsson makes her return to Main Pod Girl to discuss her new single Can't Tame Her! Listen to hear us dish on Zara's upcoming Danja-produced 4th album, play a new game called It's a 10 But... and Popheads Gone Viral! We touch on everything from The Last of Us to Rihanna deep cuts to Zara buying her own masters and launching h…
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#076 The uncharted waters of online communities have claimed many a landlubber. But, with the right step-by-step plan, we can weather any storm. In this episode, Warren Carlyle shares the 7 C's of building a fanatical community. He is a strategist who has helped thousands of individuals build highly engaged followings. Warren is also the man behind…
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#075 How many new members do you need each month to build a thriving community business? The number is smaller than you think. But are you focused on the right metrics to take full advantage of a slow growth strategy? In this episode, Lisa Barroca of Cultivate joins us to share her best-performing tactics for sustainable membership scaling. Lisa is…
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#074 We'd all like to create bustling communities that seduce members into multiple daily logins. But isn't that just taking a page out of the social media addiction book? In this episode, we take a step back and reconsider the essentials of running a thriving digital space. Joining our endeavor is Noele Flowers, an expert strategic community consu…
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#073 Ever had a joke fall flat online? Robbed of many of the senses we rely on for communication, saying what we mean through text alone is tricky. But how do we cultivate trust as community leaders? How do we create a digital environment where assuming best intent is our member's default reaction? With Ingrid Christensen joining us in this episode…
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To kick off 2023, we're joined by writer, stand-up comedian and podcaster, Caitlin Durante of The Bechdel Cast! Press that play button to hear us mull over the various methods that pop stars use to transition from the "good girl" into the "bad girl," including overt sexualization, adopting hip-hop aesthetics or sounds, and public controversies.…
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#072 At SPI, we are betting big on community-powered courses with our new All-Access Pass. But there's someone on our team for whom the sheer thought of community management on top of course creation is the stuff of nightmares. In this episode, we tackle her concerns head-on! In her role as Senior Solutions Manager, Mindy Peters is the glue that ho…
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#071 Should finishing schools for digital etiquette be a thing? Your answer might be a resounding yes if you've been running communities for any length of time. But, for now, what are the best strategies to manage your member's worst impulses and curb bad behavior online? In this episode, we talk shop with SPI Director of Operations and HR sensatio…
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#070 Churn is one of the biggest issues we hear about from other community builders. Many of us have even come to accept it as part of the cost of doing business. But what are the simple tools and strategies that can increase engagement and retention in powerful ways? This is part of what we explore today in this interview with Casey Hill. He is th…
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We're taking a break from recording for the end of the year (week two of two), so here's another one of Jillian's favorites from 2022! Enjoy, and Happy Holidays! #063 What is the best way to guide online discourse toward compassion and inclusivity? Research shows that it does not matter what you say or how you say it. When discussions go awry, what…
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We're taking a break from recording for the end of the year, so here's one of Jillian's favorites from 2022! Enjoy, and Happy Holidays! #043 Connecting people is valuable. So why are community builders burning out and not making enough money to get by? Today’s guest, Tatiana Figueiredo, teaches people how to scale communities into profitable, susta…
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#069 What would it take for you to double your revenue next year? When asked this question, many of us default to the standard hustle culture fare. But is "grinding" really the most effective way to grow a community business? In this episode, we explore the alternatives with Terry Rice. He is a business development consultant, an Entrepreneur magaz…
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#068 Here at SPI, we're going all in on community as a business model. Now, we're taking our commitment to a new level! Our brand new All-Access Pass, a community-powered education experience, is the ultimate way to learn from every single one of our courses at your own pace while connecting with fellow entrepreneurs on the same path. All for an in…
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Put your paws up, little monsters, it's time for the Gagacast! For this extra special episode, AJ forms a panel of pop culture YouTubers Mike's Mic and returning guest Mila Tequila to tackle the expansive career and discography of Lady Gaga— and figure out if we're a Gaga or a Katy. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear our Top 5 Lady G…
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#067 Brand deals are a great way to enhance your membership and generate more revenue, but there's a catch. You see, the key to successful sponsorships is that they're win-win-win relationships. Our guest today, Justin Moore, explains that and shares his blueprint for attracting lucrative partnerships that benefit you, your members, and the brands …
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#066 How do you create a digital experience worthy of a high subscription cost? Who are the people most likely to sign up, and how do you find them? What are the common mistakes you should avoid in your first year? In this episode, Tatiana Figueiredo returns to the show to answer these questions. She shares her blueprint for running thriving commun…
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#065 The responsibility of building and managing online communities can be overwhelming. Many of us feel the need to control every aspect of the experience. But the reality is that micromanaging stops us from empowering our members to have a positive role in shaping the space. Today we talk about harnessing the power of collaboration and co-creatio…
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The one and only Grammy Award-winning artist Kimbra and special co-host Casey Lee Williams join us on Main Pod Girl to talk about Kimbra's new singles, tease some of the details about her upcoming album A Reckoning, and spill on her unreleased music with Childish Gambino. Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 ANZAC (Aussie or Kiwi) artists! Epi…
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#064 Entrepreneurs are scrambling to jump on the community-powered course bandwagon that’s taking digital learning by storm. But what are CPCs, exactly? Are they the right fit for you? And how do you create experiences that actually enhance student outcomes? SPI CEO Matt Garland joins our host Jillian to answer all of that. Today, we go all in on h…
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#063 What is the best way to guide online discourse toward compassion and inclusivity? Research shows that it does not matter what you say or how you say it. When discussions go awry, what matters is that you say something. Today’s guest, Dr. Evelyn R. Carter, runs cutting-edge studies on detecting and discussing racial bias. She is a social psycho…
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#062 Does the work you put into community actually have an impact on your business? How do you connect the dots between what you do and the bottom line? How do you tell a compelling story that illustrates the value you provide? We tackle all that and more with our special guests, Erica Kuhl and Brian Oblinger of the In Before The Lock podcast. If y…
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Club DJ, writer and host of the podcast Pop Pantheon DJ Louie XIV joins us for an episode breaking down the careers of superproducers! This episode covers Timbaland, Pharrell, The Neptunes, Stargate, Jack Antonoff, Dr. Dre and Max Martin. Stick around to the end to hear our Top 5 songs produced by Max Martin!Episodic artwork by @crxpeek.…
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#061 Running a thriving online community is no picnic. We often talk about tools and platforms that can help, but what if the answer is empowering your members to manage themselves? Today’s guest, Reina Pomeroy, runs the Good Inside parenting community for Dr. Becky. She has been active at the intersection of marketing, brand, and community for man…
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TikTok star and playlist connoisseur Ari Elkins joins Main Pod Girl to talk about his new project StemDrop, his podcast Soundtrack Your Day, and his viral success with curating playlists. We also play a round of Popheads Gone Viral and Pop Quiz! Stick around until the end to hear our Top 5 artists to look out for in 2023. Episodic artwork by @crxpe…
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