Best Morgan Franklin Podcasts (2024)

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#030: When Should You Monetize Your Podcast? 17:02

2d ago17:02

17:02

It's the question that haunts every podcaster. When should you monetize your podcast? In this episode we’re going to talk about the bare minimum of what you’ll need to monetize a podcast, the monetization options for beginners, intermediate and established podcasters and finally, the pros and cons of monetization and the biggest mistake podcasters …

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The Missing Link with Kathryn Wisinger 37:26

6h ago37:26

37:26

Join Kosta and his guest: Kathryn Wisinger, Director of the Putnam County Library. In this episode: In this community we’re lucky to have the partnership of local government, education, public resources like the library, non-profit resources like Plenty Book Store and countless businesses and community members working to improve the “book culture” …

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E110: Kelly Sheffield Show Review/Sarah Franklin went off!/Lauren Carlini (Season 3 Episode 9) 15:33

5h ago15:33

15:33

In this episode, I recap Sarah Franklin’s incredible performance against Marquette, where she shattered the Wisconsin school record with 33 kills. I break down how Franklin’s dominant play impacted the match and what it means for the team moving forward. I also recap this week’s Kelly Sheffield Show, sharing my top three takeaways from the show. Pl…

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#029: What Turns a LISTENER into a BUYER 18:04

4d ago18:04

18:04

I’ve missed so many opportunities to turn listeners of my shows into buyers. If you’re like me and sometimes you put selling on the back burner to creating (what you think is) quality content, I want you to know you can have both, and in this episode I’m going to teach you how to do exactly that. In this episode, we’re going to talk about overcomin…

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The Memes That Made Us with Ryan Risher 44:16

3h ago44:16

44:16

Join Kosta and his guest: Ryan Risher, Realtor at Skender-Newton Realty representing The Risher Team. Like the rest of Tennessee we love following Ryan you on social media. Whether it’s ghost stories, memes about Cookeville or just sharing funny things that happen with your family, he always know exactly the content we want to see. In this episode …

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E109: Kelly Sheffield Show Review/Lauren Carlini is BACK/Lola Schumacher (Season 3 Episode 8) 14:26

6d ago14:26

14:26

In this episode I talk about the news of former Wisconsin setter Lauren Carlini rejoining the Badgers as an Offensive Analyst and Strategy Consultant. I discuss what Carlini's return means for the team and how her experience can benefit Freshman setter Charlier Fuerbringer. Plus, I break down three key takeaways from Coach Kelly Sheffield's recent …

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#028: The 3 Biggest Social Media Mistakes Podcasters Are Making in 2024 20:28

4d ago20:28

20:28

If every week you’re using the same Canva graphic that only gets 5 likes, this episode is your sign it’s time to revisit your podcast’s social media strategy. Chopping up episodes to recycle on TikTok isn't going to grow an audience in 2024. Because the truth is - the algorithm doesn't hate you, but it might hate your content. 🫣 I see podcasters ma…

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We're Going to the Olympics with Emily Armstrong 19:49

4d ago19:49

19:49

Join Kosta and his guest: Emily Armstrong, Graduate Student at TN Tech and photographer. A note for everyone listening to this episode, we’ll be exclusively talking about Emily’s trip to the 2024 Paris Olympics where she photographed the games’ archery competitions. She is an incredibly talented photographer and creator, so we hope you’ll look at h…

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E108: Morgan Van Wie & Maile Chan (Season 3 Episode 7) 7:13

17d ago7:13

7:13

In this bonus episode, I’ve got to pregame interviews with Wisconsin Volleyball’s newest talent. First up is freshman setter Morgan Van Wie, who shares her journey from growing up as a Badgers fan to becoming one of just two players from Wisconsin on the team. We discuss her pride in representing her home state and what it means to play for the pro…

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E107: Kelly Sheffield Show (Season 3 Episode 6) 30:03

15d ago30:03

30:03

Wisconsin Volleyball Head Coach Kelly Sheffield joins me to recap the Badgers' recent matches against powerhouse teams Texas and Stanford. Coach Sheffield explains why there’s no panic with his team right now and shares his insights on how the team is adjusting. Coach Sheffield also has some thoughts on speeding up volleyball matches and explores p…

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E106: Carly Anderson (Season 3 Episode 5) 4:21

22d ago4:21

4:21

Wisconsin setter Carly Anderson joined me before the Badgers match against 5th ranked Stanford. Carly shared her thoughts on what the team needs to do to close out tightly contested sets and the keys to competing against a top-tier opponent. We also discuss why she chose to transfer to Wisconsin for her final season, her background as a volleyball …

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E105: Julia Orzoł (Season 3 Episode 4) 4:58

17d ago4:58

4:58

Wisconsin’s Julia Orzoł joined me before the highly anticipated matchup against the top-ranked Texas Longhorns. In this episode, Julia opens up about her journey battling through early-season injuries, how she’s stepped up her game, and the unique experience of having a fellow Polish teammate on the Badgers squad.--- Support this podcast: https://p…

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#027: Why Nobody Cares About Your Podcast 12:33

16d ago12:33

12:33

I'm not usually a "hard truths" kind of person. Mostly because you could look at me the wrong way and I'd get my feeling hurt. 🥲 But this is a hard truth every podcaster must face: there will come a time you feel like no one cares about your podcast. In this episode we'll talk about what to do when you start having a podcast meltdown, my embarressi…

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Sheer Determination and Willpower with Téa Phillips 33:20

14d ago33:20

33:20

Join Kosta and his guest: Téa Phillips. CEO of ATS Innovations Inc., and inventor of MetaFlex Gloves. In this episode: Roughly 20% of adults in America are living with an Arthritis diagnosis. When we lose the ability to grip or use our hands as we normally would, with conditions like Arthritis our life changes completely. For almost the past decade…

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KRMG-Skyler Cooper 17:14

16d ago17:14

17:14

Skyler Cooper, the host of afternoon news at FM102.3 KRMG and producer of the Full Access OK podcast, came to DoubleShot and sat down in the AA Cafe studio to talk about coffee during National Coffee Month. He graciously let us use this audio, which features the entire interview, as the new cycle only allowed time for an edited version. Listen here…

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E104: Kelly Sheffield Show (Season 3 Episode 3) 16:05

20d ago16:05

16:05

Wisconsin Volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield joins me to break down the Badgers' season-opening loss at Louisville. We discuss what went right, what needs work, and how the team is preparing for a major showdown against the top-ranked Texas Longhorns this weekend at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Coach Sheffield shares his perspective on the significance…

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E103: Sarah Franklin (Season 3 Episode 2) 4:53

20d ago4:53

4:53

Wisconsin's standout outside hitter Sarah Franklin joined me before the Badgers' first match of the season in Louisville. In this pre-game interview, Sarah shares insights from her summer training, her thoughts on the upcoming season, and how it all began when she first picked up a volleyball at just 11 years old. --- Support this podcast: https://…

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The Scoop with Tyler Buck 40:09

18d ago40:09

40:09

Join Kosta and his guest: Tyler Buck, Owner of Baskin Robbins Cookeville, and coming this fall, Baskin Robbins Algood. Tyler is the youngest Baskin Robbin's franchise owner in the company's history. In this episode: Our Baskin Robbins isn’t just in the community, it’s part of the community and that’s something you’ve championed since buying the sto…

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#026: How to Be Yourself (Online) 17:09

26d ago17:09

17:09

Trying to be yourself online feels like trying to be cool on the first day of school. Over the past few months I've made a conscious effort to figure out how to be myself online. Turns out, it's not as easy as I thought it'd be. In this episode we're talking about how to practice being yourself online, why being the "brand" of you won't build a com…

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Morgan Long & Sandwich the Pig 42:34

20d ago42:34

42:34

Morgan Long is a farmer at Prairie Creek Farms and a regular at the DoubleShot. She wrote a children's book called Sandwich the Pig, which is a true story about a half-wild pig she rescued on the farm. Morgan sat down with Brian to talk about the book and her life, and to share a little more about Sandwich. Buy Morgan's book at DoubleShotCoffee.com…

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E102: Kelly Sheffield (Season 3 Episode 1) 22:23

1M ago22:23

22:23

Wisconsin volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield joins me for the start of a new season of the Joncast Podcast. In this episode, we break down the team's recent exhibition win, spotlighting the promising impact of freshman setter Charlie Fuerbringer. Coach Sheffield shares his insights on the new libero rule change in college volleyball and its potential…

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How Kosta Got Hacked with Dr. Muhammad Ismail 48:15

26d ago48:15

48:15

PSA: If you get a random Dropbox Link from Kosta, please don't open it! 😬 Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Muhammad Ismail Director of CEROC and Associate Professor of Computer Science at Tennessee Tech University. In this episode: This goes without saying, but we use the internet for everything. Even my washer and dryer are hooked up to Wi-Fi. That b…

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#025: How to Make Podcast Ads Your Listeners Won't Skip 19:03

1M ago19:03

19:03

You got a podcast sponsor! Yay!!! Now what? 😳 In this episode we’re going to take a real sponsored ad I'm working on, talk about how to break it down into a readable, memorable, actionable ad, and most importantly talk about how you can create ads your listeners won’t skip immediantly the second they hear a different music start playing. In this ep…

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Firaol Ahmed & Ethiopian coffee 55:19

27d ago55:19

55:19

Firaol Ahmed emailed roastmaster Brian Franklin a few months ago, asking if he'd like samples of his Ethiopian coffee. Franklin get emails like this from random strangers a lot, but for some reason decided to look into this one. The young importer and seasoned roaster found a lot in common, and made a deal on some outstanding coffee. In this episod…

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#024: Podcast Burnout is Costing You Money 15:01

1M ago15:01

15:01

It's really hard to be successful podcasting when you dread making your podcast. 😬 This episode is dedicated to all my podcasters who are tired, stressed and low-key want to quit their podcast. Whoever said podcasting is easy lied to us, because podcasting takes hard work, dedication, commitment and most importantly a much needed break from time to…

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Life is Like a Box of... Algae?? with Dr. Mark Green 1:01:51

1M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Mark Green, educator, community organizer and actor. Currently Dr. Green is a professor of biology at Tennessee Tech University and Vol State Community College where he facilitates a campus community garden and non-credit based outdoor series open to all adventurers of the Upper Cumberland. In this episode: The first t…

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We Met the Tooth Fairy with Dr. Landon Sears 57:20

1M ago57:20

57:20

Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Landon Sears, Pediatric Dentist and Founder of Cavity Commando's Dentistry for Kids. In this episode: For parents who are thinking about where to take their kids to the dentist, is there a difference between pediatric dentistry and going to a normal dentist? As a parent you might think, okay my kids are going to lose t…

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#023: The Guest Experience: Turn Interviews Into Income 17:04

2M ago17:04

17:04

Finding the right guests to host on your podcast will make you more money than any sponsorship or ad likely ever would. In the beginning most podcasters think they're going to get rich on partnerships and brand deals and 60-second mid-roll ads, but the truth is most of us are going to make money podcasting through the connections and network we bui…

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Know Better Do Better with Jason McCormick 43:55

2M ago43:55

43:55

Join Kosta and his guest: Jason McCormick, Director of Liquidations at Northstar Recycling Company, and former owner of R-Cubed. In this episode: The average American creates and discards roughly 5 pounds of trash per day. As someone that’s been at the forefront of recycling and circularity for the past 15 years, what do you think is the most misun…

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#022: Should You Talk About Politics on Your Podcast 12:35

2M ago12:35

12:35

If you live in the United States the past 3 weeks have felt like a year. 🫠 It’s election year and also one of the most significant and historical presidential elections of our lifetime. Over the past month I’ve heard a lot of opinions on the right, left and quite frankly the pits of hell. Everyone has an opinion, but the bigger question is - should…

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#021: Good vs. Great Podcasts: The One Skill You MUST Master 12:50

2M ago12:50

12:50

If I could give one piece of advice to EVERY podcaster it’d be this: the difference between a good and a great podcast is storytelling. The more engaging, relevant and relatable your stories are, the more quickly you’ll grow your podcast and brand. If you’re struggling to find new listeners, if you're constantly feeling burnt out from publishing an…

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The Art of You with Mitchell White 46:45

2M ago46:45

46:45

Join Kosta and his guest: Mitchell White, celebrated artist, designer, and educator. In this episode: Whether it’s through painting, floral design, events or educating others - your creativity and passion for art is larger than life and larger than you. You build a community everywhere you go, and that’s the throughline of this entire episode. What…

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#020: Is Your Podcast Monetizable? 14:41

2M ago14:41

14:41

What do podcasters that make millions of dollars through sponsorships doing differently than the rest of us? Podcasting is a 25-billion dollar industry, and this goes without saying, but there are plenty of advertising dollars to go around. The question is, is your podcast setup to get any of this money? Would a potential sponsor listen to your pod…

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Our Why Starts at The Y with Mandy Perhay 23:05

2M ago23:05

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Join Kosta and his guest: Mandy Perhay, CEO of Putnam County Family YMCA. In this episode: What does our YMCA offer our community that no other facility or organization can? There are over 4,600 members at our YMCA and whether you’re 8 or 88 there’s something for everyone. Unlike most gyms, we’re encouraged to bring our kids to the Y. How does havi…

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Cristina and Ariel 1:35:28

2M ago1:35:28

1:35:28

Cristina Garces and Ariel Montoya visited DoubleShot for the first time the week of Independence Day. After visiting Washington, D.C., they hit the coffee capital of the world, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Cristina is the daughter of Don Ernesto, who was once the largest independent producer of coffee in Colombia. Ariel was the owner of Hacienda El Boton, prod…

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Is it Radical? with Cyril Focht 51:17

2M ago51:17

51:17

Join Kosta and his guest: Cyril Focht, 2024 House of Representatives Candidate for Tennessee’s 6th District . In this episode: There are currently 3 candidates for the Democratic Primary of this seat including you, Lore Bergman and Clay Faircloth. Of the three, you’re the only candidate to raise campaign contributions with just under $55,000.00. Be…

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#019: Podcast SEO: Your Guide to Higher Rankings 17:17

2M ago17:17

17:17

A few weeks ago I saw someone on Threads asking why none of the podcast gurus ever talk about SEO for podcasts. As someone that works professionally in podcasting and digital marketing that made me laugh, because most of the podcast educators I follow are constantly talking about SEO for podcasting. But I get it! SEO is confusing, and boring and ho…

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Ahead of the Curve with Blakelee Paige Smith 1:04:54

3M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

Join Kosta and his guest: Blakelee Paige Smith, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, NP-C, Owner and Founder of Skin and Aesthetics. Skin and Aesthetics was created to provide the highest quality and excellence in aesthetic dermatology to the Upper Cumberland. What started as a dream in 2019 became reality in 2023 when Skin and Aesthetics opened in Cookeville’s o…

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#018: How a Weekly Email Doubled My Downloads 17:34

3M ago17:34

17:34

Over the past 2 months I’ve gone into the trenches of digital marketing research for my podcasts to figure out what will actually bring more downloads and listeners to each episode. Like so many business owners, brands and podcasters I knew the power of email marketing but it sounded like a major pain in the neck. Could it really help that much?? T…

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The Business of Beauty with Mike Franklin 31:36

3M ago31:36

31:36

Join Kosta and his guest: Mike Franklin, Co-Founder and Owner of Aspire Barber and Beauty Academy, and Owner of Cookeville’s newest luxury salon Wild Honey Beauty Co. In this episode: After over a decade of being Cookeville’s beauty destination, this summer Loxx Salon and Spa is closing. As a business owner, how did you know it was time to move on?…

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What Are Stylists' Biggest Missed Opportunities? 12:37

3M ago12:37

12:37

As a hairstylist for over two decades I can tell you one thing - and that's you can't do everything. You simply can't and that's a good thing! It's a good thing that you can't do everything, but that being said, you will need to learn more about yourself as a stylist and the industry to deside what it's good to miss out on and what you could hurt y…

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#017: How to Leverage Your Podcast for Paid Speaking Opportunities 9:39

3M ago9:39

9:39

Having a podcast is one of the easiest ways to get your professional brand off the bleachers and starting on the varsity team. The truth is, anyone who has a podcast and an engaged professional audience is only a couple steps away from being a keynote speaker and not only a keynote speaker - a paid keynote speaker. 😁 In this episode, I’ll share my …

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Stylists: 4 Tips to Sell More Retail 11:42

3M ago11:42

11:42

As a stylist, selling salon retail can be a tricky business - you want to increase your salon's revenue and provide the best experience for your clients, but you don't want to feel like you're being pushy or compromising your values. But did you know that selling retail can benefit both your clients and your bottom line? In this episode, we'll expl…

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How the Internet Works with Jonathan West 46:18

3M ago46:18

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Join Kosta and his guest: Jonathan West, CEO of Twin Lakes Telephone Cooperative. In this episode: For those of us who don’t really understand how the internet works or how it’s changed over the last - let’s say 20 years - what’s fiber internet? What’s broadband? How do you know what kind of internet is right for you? How can access to broadband ch…

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#016: How to Price Your Podcast Ads 15:29

3M ago15:29

15:29

It's really hard to sell something when you aren't sure what it should cost. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Pricing podcast ads is one of the biggest hurdles that keeps podcasters from making money from sponsorships on their podcast. We want to monetize our podcast and sell advertisements, but how much should we sell them for? What is an advertisement on our podcast really…

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More is Possible with Jennifer Gray 27:18

3M ago27:18

27:18

Join Kosta and his guest Jennifer Gray, Autism Advocate, Mother of Cookeville Lifestyle’s Cover Thomas Golz and Co-Founder of Small World Dioramas. Find this issue of Cookeville Lifestyles Magazine: https://cookevillelifestyles.com/find-the-magazine/ In this episode: How it felt for Jennifer and Thomas to share their story with Cookeville and beyon…

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#015: How to Get Listeners to Listen to the ENTIRE Episode 19:55

4M ago19:55

19:55

Do you know how many listeners actually listen to your entire podcast? For most podcasters, it's not very many. Which is sad! We want people to listen to the entire episode. Not just the first 2 minutes. 😩 This episode will walk you through how to create a podcast episodes your audience will actually listen to from start to finish. In this episode:…

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Life After School: Your Guide to Finding the Right Salon 11:19

4M ago11:19

11:19

In this episode of The Aspiring Stylist, we're talking about the exciting and intimidating experience of graduating from beauty school. You’re leaving the safety of school and entering the real world as a hairstylist, barber or beauty professional and it’s not for the faint of heart. But don't worry, we're here to help you navigate the transition. …

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Long Live the Queens with Katie Love 38:19

4M ago38:19

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🌈 Happy Pride Month! Y'all means ALL, and no matter what month it is, we're proud to represent all the people who make our community better when we're together. Join Kosta and his guest: Katie Love, honored Upper Cumberland Pride Royalty, Queen 2019 and 2015, Miss RoadHouse 2017 and Miss Gay East Tennessee America 2013, Katie’s work in entertainmen…

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#014: How to Get Your First Podcast Sponsor 17:12

4M ago17:12

17:12

So you're ready to monetize your podcast? Who are we kidding, you were ready before this thing even launched! Since 2021 I've helped close over $200,000 in direct sponsorships and partnerships for my own podcasts and clients. Just a friendly reminder: advertisers will spend $2.37 billion on podcasts in 2024 and you deserve to get a slice of that pi…

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