Best Megan Cutter Podcasts (2025)

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Lightning, by Dean Koontz (with guests Megan Cutter and Colin Kuskie) 1:13:14

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Ways to support the podcast: Buy Me a Book/Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sethheasled Support Me on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Pick a Book off the Mondo List and contact me: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s6JbgvwCB3ptr2cDZWWaEHvbc-BEmC5Y5avdf2kaLqQ/edit?usp=sharing It’s another Seth’s Picks episode, taking about …

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Jerry Van Lier - Tales from the Tararuas 22:38

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Jerry Van Lier is the creator and host of the Tararua Fever podcast, which dives deep into the rugged, rewarding, and sometimes notorious Tararua Ranges. From his very first tramp at the age of six to weathering gnarly conditions on southern crossings, Jerry’s stories capture both the challenges and the joys of these hills. We talk about tramping c…

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Stop Struggling With Content: Build a Messaging Ecosystem That Works w/M. Shannon Hernandez 26:47

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Send us a text What if marketing didn't feel like a chore? In this episode, I’m joined by messaging strategist and email marketing rebel M. Shannon Hernandez, who is flipping the script on everything you think you know about how to communicate with your audience. Shannon is co-founder of the Joyful Business Revolution, and she’s here to help you st…

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Megan Dimozantos - Advocacy, Adventure, and the Future of Tramping 29:44

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Megan Dimozantos is president of the Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC), and a passionate advocate for our huts, tracks, and wild places. We talk about her late introduction to the outdoors through rock climbing, her years of 24-hour solo mountain bike racing, and how volunteering with LandSAR drew her deep into New Zealand’s backcountry. Megan shares …

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Rob Brown - Keeping the Hut Network Alive 39:37

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Rob Brown is one of the most influential voices in New Zealand tramping. Rob is the National Operations Manager of the Backcountry Trust, the organisation that supports volunteers to restore and maintain our huts and tracks. He is also a renowned photographer, writer, and long-time advocate for the outdoors. In this wide-ranging conversation, Rob s…

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Lou Sanson - From Track Cutter to DOC Boss 28:24

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Lou Sanson, former Director-General of the Department of Conservation, has spent a lifetime in New Zealand’s backcountry. From his childhood on the West Coast being taken tramping before he could walk, through teenage missions into wild valleys, to a career cutting tracks, leading DOC, and supporting the Backcountry Trust, Lou has lived and breathe…

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Protect Your Peace: Why Mental Health Is Your Business’s Competitive Advantage w/LaKisha Mosley 34:50

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Send us a text Is "success" costing you your sanity, your health or your joy? In this powerful episode, I sit down with mental health advocate and entrepreneur LaKisha Mosley for a raw, real, and refreshingly honest conversation about what it actually looks like to prioritize your wellbeing while building a business. LaKisha knows firsthand what ha…

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Great America In Dead World, by David Agranoff (interview with the author) 1:19:18

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(This one had a quick turnaround and I didn’t go back through and edit it for language, or really, anything. This is about as raw as you’ll get a Hugos There episode, so it’s marked Explicit for language.) I don’t do a ton of author interviews, but I was intrigued by David’s new book and … Continue reading "Great America In Dead World, by David Agr…

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Dispatches from Seattle WorldCon! 30:23

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A bit of a download about WorldCon 2025, about people I met, interviews I did, and some plans for the future. Links and Photos! Translated Hugo Initiative: https://translatedhugo.org/about-us Endeavour Award: https://osfci.org/endeavour/ Brian Aldiss: https://brianaldiss.co.uk/ Ray Bradbury Center: https://give.myiu.org/iu-indianapolis/I380010312.h…

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Podcast Guesting Secrets w/Candice Dudley 43:25

30d ago43:25

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Send us a text Podcast guesting is one of the fastest ways to build trust and grow your audience - especially with these tips! Today I'm chatting with Podcast Guesting Coach Candice Dudley, who helps entrepreneurs just like you get booked on shows that put you in front of warm, aligned audiences who want to hear what you have to say. We talk about …

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Values-First Marketing: Authentic Strategies That Convert w/Megan Kachigan 23:14

2M ago23:14

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Send us a text Your business deserves better than fear-based marketing and fake urgency - and so do your clients. In this episode, Digital Marketer and Copywriter Megan Kachigan proves that you don’t need to manipulate people into buying - you just need to be clear, aligned, and human. Megan walks us through her exact three-step framework for value…

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How Heart Centered Entrepreneurs Can Learn to Love Networking (From the Ideal Practice Podcast w/Wendy Pitts Reeves) 1:00:09

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Send us a text Hate traditional networking? Same. That’s why I stopped doing it - and started doing this instead. This episode is a little different because the tables are turned: I’m the guest this time, joining Wendy Pitts Reeves on her Ideal Practice Podcast for a convo all about how heart-centered women can grow their businesses through real, h…

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Zoomed Out: SFF Novelizations, with Andrew and Hannah from Authorized! 1:15:30

2M ago1:15:30

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Ways to support the podcast: Buy Me a Book/Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sethheasled Support Me on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Pick a Book off the Mondo List and contact me: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s6JbgvwCB3ptr2cDZWWaEHvbc-BEmC5Y5avdf2kaLqQ/edit?usp=sharing Don’t forget to stick around for the quiz at the…

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Email Marketing that Works w/Liz Wilcox 44:54

2M ago44:54

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Send us a text Your followers don't belong to you, but your e-mail list does! In this episode, I’m joined by Survivor alum and self-proclaimed “Fresh Princess of Email,” Liz Wilcox - and she’s sharing her best strategies for connecting with people and making sales through e-mail marketing. Whether you’ve been avoiding email marketing because it fee…

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2025 Hugo-nominated Novellas panel 1:48:13

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I’m joined for a discussion of the 2025 Hugo nominees for Best Novella by a few of my best Internet Friends. Guests include: Video will be posted hopefully tomorrow. These episodes get very little editing, so if it sounds a bit rougher than normal, that’s to be expected, but the discussion was terrific, so I … Continue reading "2025 Hugo-nominated …

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2025 Hugo-nominated Novels Panel 1:58:11

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I’m joined for a discussion of the 2025 Hugo nominees for Best Novel by a few returning guests, and a couple of new people. Guests include: No video for this episode. Technology let us down and we lost Mythius and his video recording toward the end, which is why he’s not in the sign off, … Continue reading "2025 Hugo-nominated Novels Panel"…

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2025 Hugo-nominated Short Story Panel 1:50:35

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If you prefer video, check us out here: https://youtu.be/pEPVVL7njFQ I’m joined for a discussion of the 2025 Hugo nominees for Best Short Story by a few returning guests. Guests include: These episodes get very little editing, so if it sounds a bit rougher than normal, that’s to be expected, but the discussion was terrific, so … Continue reading "2…

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The Stress of Her Regard, by Tim Powers (with guest Ray Alston) 1:01:17

3M ago1:01:17

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It’s time for more Secret Histories with Tim Powers! This time it’s a World Fantasy Award and Locus Award nominee, and winner of the Mythopoeic Award, The Stress of Her Regard, which weaves a fantasy/horror story into the lives and deaths of the Romantic Poets. Don’t forget to reach out to me if you’ll be … Continue reading "The Stress of Her Regar…

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The Secrets of Effective Networking w/Matthew Pollard 41:16

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Send us a text Think you're bad at networking because you hate small talk and scripted elevator pitches? Think again. In this episode, I’m joined by Matthew Pollard - author, speaker, and self-proclaimed Rapid Growth Guy - to discuss how to make networking easier and more effective by leaning into your natural strengths instead of trying to do thin…

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Femininity is Not a Weakness: Breaking Free from Professional Stereotypes w/Lauren Varner, Esq. 29:16

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Send us a text Being your full, unapologetic self isn’t a liability - it’s a strategy. What if everything you’ve been taught about how to be “professional” is actually holding you back? In this episode, attorney Lauren Varner shares how she broke free from the outdated stereotypes that often demand women dim their light in order to be taken serious…

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Beyond Downloads: What It Really Takes to Succeed in Podcasting w/Alex Sanfillipo 37:32

4M ago37:32

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Send us a text It’s not about going viral. It’s about going deeper. In this powerful episode, I’m joined by my new business bestie, Alex Sanfilippo, founder of PodMatch - a platform that connects podcast hosts and guests, to talk about what it really takes to build a podcast that grows your business and your influence - without burning out or givin…

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Zoomed Out: Kurt Vonnegut, with guest Nic Pietersma 51:37

4M ago51:37

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It’s another Zoomed Out, Author Deep Dive episode, this time on Kurt Vonnegut, with guest Nic Pietersma. Ways to support the podcast: Buy Me a Book/Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sethheasled Support Me on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Pick a Book off the Mondo List and contact me: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s6Jb…

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Laughing Trails Ep 5 Dry Creek Trail 35:19

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Laughing Trails is an accessible podcast. Hear about our first adventure in Colorado! Almost two and a half years ago, we landed in Colorado and couldn't wait to get out. In this episode, we Meander through Dry Creek Trail, with it's open vistas, sprawling fields, and romping dogs! Listen and find out why! ASL interpretation can be found at https:/…

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Perfectly Imperfect - Breaking Free of Expectations in Life and Business w/Ashley Jordan 41:54

4M ago41:54

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Send us a text Are you living for yourself or for the expectations of others? In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Jordan, author of Unhappy Achiever: Rejecting the Good Girl Image & Reclaiming the Joy of Inner Fulfillment, to discuss the power of shedding societal expectations and embracing authenticity in life and business. Ashley shares her t…

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Laughing Trails Ep 4 Flagstaff Mt. 52:55

5M ago52:55

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Laughing Trails is an accessible podcast. Hear about our first adventure in Colorado! Almost two and a half years ago, we landed in Colorado and couldn't wait to get out. In this episode, we adventure up Flagstaff Mt., to share its scenic views, marvelous range of opportunities for play, and its hidden surprises, both accessible, and those Barton w…

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From Stuck to Inspired: Strategies for Brainstorming Creative Solutions w/Lizzy Moffett 26:33

5M ago26:33

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Send us a text Feeling stuck? Struggling to make a decision? Feeling like you've tried everything and none of it has worked? It's time to unlock the power of brainstorming to help you find solutions to even the most overwhelming problems. In this episode, I'm chatting with my friend Lizzy Moffett, a former music teacher turned web designer, to unco…

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Snow Crash, by Neal Stephenson, with guest Leah Borden 38:10

5M ago38:10

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This is a Seth’s Picks episode, the very highly regarded, though not much honored at the time Snow Crash, by Neal Stephenson. It’s like Ready Player One, but without all the references or terrible writing. (It’s not really like RPO at all, and that’s a very good thing.) This is one of my shorter episodes, … Continue reading "Snow Crash, by Neal Ste…

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Navigating Conflict: Building Stronger Business Relationships w/Dr. Donna Marino 32:28

5M ago32:28

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Send us a text You can’t build a successful business without relationships - and you can’t have relationships without conflict. In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Donna Marino, a licensed clinical psychologist and family business consultant, to talk about one thing most female entrepreneurs avoid (but desperately need to get better at…

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Laughing Trails Ep 3 Chautauqua 44:54

6M ago44:54

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Laughing Trails is an accessible podcast. Hear about our first adventure in Colorado! Almost two and a half years ago, we landed in Colorado and couldn't wait to get out. Chautauqua Park is one of our favorite places in Boulder, Colorado. With multiple trails of varying terrains and difficulty levels, not to mention a great lodge with fabulous food…

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3x Hugo Finalist! 1:09

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While I was recording with my TMTYR co-hosts, I realized I never recorded a reaction to my 2025 Hugo nomination, so I just sprang it on them (they were already in the know about the nomination because I can’t keep a secret from them). Thanks so much to everyone who nominated this podcast!By Hugos There Podcast

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Stop Winging It: Signature Frameworks That Get Results w/Amanda Walker 24:44

6M ago24:44

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Send us a text If you want to stand out in a crowded market, have clients rave about your work and make more money with less effort - you need a signature framework! You can have the best intentions, the fanciest website, and all the certifications in the world but if you’re still "winging it" most of the time, you're leaving money and momentum on …

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Zoomed Out: Sports SFF, with Chris Garcia 1:12:04

6M ago1:12:04

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Ways to support the podcast: Buy Me a Book/Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sethheasled Support Me on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Pick a Book off the Mondo List and contact me: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s6JbgvwCB3ptr2cDZWWaEHvbc-BEmC5Y5avdf2kaLqQ/edit?usp=sharing This time it’s another Zoomed Out, Subgenre Spot…

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10 Lessons from 100 Podcast Episodes 22:57

6M ago22:57

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Send us a text Showing Up, Being Seen and Getting Out of Your Own Way... After 100 episodes of Powerful Women Rising, the biggest lessons I learned weren’t about editing or promotions, they were about how I lead, connect with others and show up in the world. These lessons apply to anyone building something meaningful - especially if you’re working …

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Circus, Kids, and African Stories: Not Your Average Female Founders w/Kate Laviolette, Nmasichi Chukwuemeka and Jenn Grubb 32:37

6M ago32:37

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Send us a text Forget the cookie-cutter approach - these entrepreneurs prove success comes from embracing what makes you different. In the final episode of our five part 2024 PWR Impact Awards Winner Series, you'll hear from three incredible women who are proving that there’s no one way to build a successful business: 🎪 Kate Laviolette (Empowerment…

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What Nobody Tells You About Building a Business That Matters w/Aleta Wagner and Kim Munsch 27:14

6M ago27:14

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Send us a text Overnight success is a myth. The real path to impact is resilience and community. Entrepreneurship is often glamorized, but the truth is that building a business that truly matters is hard. It takes resilience, community, and a willingness to keep going, even when life throws everything it has at you. In the fourth epsiode of our 202…

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Sparkle, Speak, Succeed: Using Your Voice to Transform Your Business w/Alexandria Agresta, Megs Crawford and Jessica Millhiser 37:46

6M ago37:46

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Send us a text Your voice is your most powerful business tool—are you using it to its full potential? In this episode (the third in our series), I'm joined by three more powerhouse women who were recognized as winners of the 2024 Powerful Women Rising Impact Awards: ✨ Alexandria Agresta - 2024 Speaker of the Year, aka MADE4MAGIC, the world's first …

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Laughing Trails Ep 2 Wonderland Lake 36:17

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Laughing Trails is an accessible podcast. Hear about our first adventure in Colorado! Almost two and a half years ago, we landed in Colorado and couldn't wait to get out. Wonderland Lake is one of our favorite trails in Boulder, Colorado. Not only was it the first one we explored, but it seems to keep calling us back. Listen and find out why! ASL i…

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Beyond Google: The Power of Human Connection in Business w/Jenn Hartt and Jess Thompson 24:26

6M ago24:26

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Send us a text What’s the biggest difference between entrepreneurs who struggle and those who thrive? In the second episode of the Powerful Women Rising Impact Award winners series, 2024 Coach of the Year Jess Thompson and 2024 Business Support Person of the Year Jenn Hartt explain that success isn't just about having the right strategies - it’s ab…