Chris Roy - The Professionals in Animal Rescue (EP.13)

12/20/18 • 27 min

On the show today we welcome Chris Roy, the host of The Professionals in Animal Rescue podcast! This podcast is focussed on highlighting the work of different individuals in the field of animal rescue and shining a light on the different roles that rescue operations need. This pursuit was born organically from Chris’ work as a pilot and while carrying out a particular job he started to realize how drawn he felt towards using his flying skills to help animals more directly. This decision then opened up a whole avenue of ideas, the clearest of which was his wonderment at the need for people with every skillset in the animal rescue world. And so he decided to start documenting these stories in the form of a podcast!

Chris’ story and perspective are truly special and inspiring. He has taken a personal exploration and turned it into a cause building vocation through which he is able to learn, share, and celebrate life in many different forms. In our discussion we cover what led to Chris selecting a podcast as his medium, his relationships with the animals he rescues and notably the steps Chris takes to set the mood for a great podcast. These ideas that Chris suggests are absolute gold for any hopeful podcaster out there, so get ready to take some notes!

Key Topics:

• How Chris became involved in animal rescue and started to use his skills in the field. (02:13)

• Why Chris chose to use the format of a podcast for his cause. (04:53)

• Chris’ experience of the efficacy of the podcast medium. (05:37)

• The turning point for Chris committing himself to this cause. (08:01)

• What its like to have animals as passengers! (09:52)

• Noticeable absences of skills that Chris believes would help in animal rescue. (11:11)

• The early lessons Chris learned about putting together a podcast. (15:42)

• How these lessons have paid off and led to greater interactions with guests. (21:16)

• Using your passion as the basis for cause and action. (25:00)

And much more!

Support The Flying Dog Rescue

See the show notes and a transcript at http://www.causepods.org/podcast/chris-roy

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Key Topics:

• How Chris became involved in animal rescue and started to use his skills in the field. (02:13)

• Why Chris chose to use the format of a podcast for his cause. (04:53)

• Chris’ experience of the efficacy of the podcast medium. (05:37)

• The turning point for Chris committing himself to this cause. (08:01)

• What its like to have animals as passengers! (09:52)

• Noticeable absences of skills that Chris believes would help in animal rescue. (11:11)

• The early lessons Chris learned about putting together a podcast. (15:42)

• How these lessons have paid off and led to greater interactions with guests. (21:16)

• Using your passion as the basis for cause and action. (25:00)

And much more!

Support The Flying Dog Rescue

See the show notes and a transcript at http://www.causepods.org/podcast/chris-roy

Thanks for Listening!

Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Android, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at [email protected].

Stay up-to-date on Causepods by followng Mathew Passy on social media at Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!

For help, resources, and community support, please join the Causecasters’ Facebook Group if you are already producing podcasts for a cause or are thinking about launching one.

And if you would like to be a guest on Causepods, please fill out this form.

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Jon Strum - Real Talk MS (EP.12)

In this episode of Causepods we are joined by Jon Strum who is the host of Real Talk MS, a podcast aimed at creating community around the spread of information on multiple sclerosis. Jon’s desire to create this platform grew out of his personal experience giving care to his wife after her own diagnosis and wishing to find a positive outlet through all the difficulty and sadness that is connected to progressive MS. For Jon, the impact and response to his show has been both deeply affirming as well as healing, something that he aims to provide for listeners and guests too.

We chat about why the podcasting format is well suited to this pursuit, especially with the specifics of MS and Jon is kind enough unpacks some of the lessons he has learned as a new podcaster. We also go into two memorable episodes and why they stand out to Jon when looking back. The discussion covers Jon’s approach to communicating meaningfully and honestly when recording and how he facilitates these kinds of difficult conversations. Jon’s story is so inspiring, you are not going to want to miss it, so be sure to listen in!

Key Topics:

• The reasons that Jon started his platform and podcast. (02:12)

• The altruist impetus and mission of starting a podcast like this. (06:32)

• Jon’s wife’s situation and her relationship to the podcast. (08:45)

• The support system that hosting a podcast provides. (11:59)

• A little about Jon’s guests on the show. (12:54)

• The two standout episodes from the history of the show. (14:41)

• Jon’s secret to creating meaningful and honest engagement on air. (17:44)

• Advice from Jon to prospective podcasters. (19:00)

• The benefits of a podcast over other media and forms of communication. (20:40)

• Understanding your audience and getting a message to them. (22:16)

And much more!

Support The National MS Society

See the show notes and a transcript at http://www.causepods.org/podcast/jon-strum

Thanks for Listening!

Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Android, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at [email protected].

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Rabbi Richard Address - Seekers of Meaning (EP.14)

On Causepods today, we welcome Rabbi Richard F. Address from the Jewish Sacred Aging community and the host of the Seekers of Meaning Podcast. As an older member of his community, one that continues to grow and evolve in the modern age, Rabbi Richard found the medium of podcasting a potentially life changing limb that he could extend to those in need. Approaching an assortment of topics that concern the older generation including the obvious ideas of caregiving and death, the podcast aims to offer information and solace from the scripture and tradition of Judaism, for the modern condition.

The Rabbi believes that the audio and preparation of conversation is a great way to connect with a generation who grew up next to a radio and might now be entering the final stages of their lives. In our conversation we cover some background on Sacred Aging and Seekers of Meaning before getting down to questions around audience, audio and technology. We also chat about the doors that starting a podcast has opened and the strategies that have been used to get the word out about the show. For all this and much more inspiring content, be sure to join us!

Key Topics:

• The aims of the organization in which the Rabbi is involved. (01:19)

• The unique set of challenges that face the work of Sacred Aging. (02:39)

• How the audio format suits Rabbi Richard’s older audience. (07:44)

• Keeping the podcast accessible for the less tech savvy. (09:35)

• The opportunities that have arisen from starting the podcast. (10:43)

• The strategies useful in helping to grow a new podcast. (12:00)

• Live podcast recording at conventions and events. (15:08)

• Rabbi Richard’s advice to others thinking about starting a podcast. (17:01)

• Why the audience should tune into Seekers of Meaning. (20:49)

And much more!

Support Jewish Sacred Aging

See the show notes and a transcript at http://www.causepods.org/podcast/rabbi-richard

Thanks for Listening!

Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Android, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at [email protected].

And feel free to drop us a line at [email protected].

Stay up-to-date on Causepods by followng Mathew Passy on social media at Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!

For help, resources, and community support, please join the Causecasters’ Facebook Group if you are already producing podcasts for a cause or are thinking about launching one.

And if you would like to be a guest on Causepods, please fill out this form.