Community, Connection, and Chaos! Embracing Live Podcasting with Special Guest Roy Coughlan

Welcome to Poduty and the News, the only live news podcast about podcasting performed right from the stage! Each episode, Jeff Revilla brings you the most intriguing stories and trends shaping the podcasting world, with a focus on the art, business, and ever-changing technology of this unique medium. Whether you're a creator, a fan, or just curious about how podcasting is connecting communities and changing the flow of information, you'll find something worth tuning in for.

What makes Poduty and the News different?
Every story is broadcast live—with the spontaneity and excitement only a true live show can deliver. Experience candid conversations, behind-the-scenes insights, expert interviews, and a little bit of organized chaos that reminds us why podcasting is the most connective medium around.

This episode features a special guest: Roy Coughlan, known as the "Podfather podcast coach." With eight years of experience and eight successful podcasts under his belt, Roy Coughlan helps new and seasoned podcasters alike find their voice, grow their shows, and turn conversations into communities.

As a serial entrepreneur, Roy Coughlan offers not just coaching, but also resources like professionally recorded courses, live Q&As, and support for authors and business owners seeking to launch their own podcast tours. His focus? Helping people get started, stay in the game, and discover the power of connecting through audio.

Find out how Roy Coughlan went from being "extremely shy" to leading podcast clubs, growing a podcast network, and empowering voices around the world—through the passion and practical advice shared in this episode.

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Chapters in this Episode:

• (00:00) - Podcast News for April 11, 2026
• (01:06) - Meet Roy Coughlan
• (04:27) - Happy Sad Confused Podcast Discuss The West Wing
• (08:04) - Ozen.fm Turns Live Radio Into On-demand Podcasts
• (12:01) - Cybercrime Radio with Guest Nicole Perlroth
• (17:24) - PSS Creative Media Says You Don’t Need a Crew to Go Live
• (23:04) - A&E YouTube Channel - Duck Dynasty : Revival
• (25:15) - Recombobulation Area isn’t just hosting a live podcast, they’re attaching it to Milwaukee Day
• (29:04) - Connect with Roy Coughlan

SHOW SUMMARY AND LINKS

The Reunion That Became a Live Event
Source: Happy Sad Confused Podcast on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jXUUsijSug
A The West Wing reunion proves that legacy content still draws crowds. Built-in audiences and emotional connection turn conversations into must-see live podcast experiences.

Radio Is Quietly Becoming a Podcast Machine
Source: Podcast News Daily
https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/news/ozen-launches-tool-to-turn-live-radio-into-on-demand-podcasts/article_85cb044f-631a-4e40-9722-3defbcd074a1.html
Ozen.fm shows how radio is evolving by turning live broadcasts into on-demand podcasts. The takeaway: distribution, not creation, is the real growth engine.

From Book to Stage to Authority
Source: Cybercrime Radio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vrc756olgQ
Nicole Perlroth demonstrates how one piece of content can fuel years of speaking, interviews, and influence. Your content can become your platform.

You Don’t Need a Crew to Go Live
Source: PSS Creative Media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXmcxGpdIJQ
Tools like Riverside make live multicam podcasting accessible. Automation removes technical barriers so creators can focus on the conversation.

When Live Podcasting Becomes the Show
Source: A&E YouTube Channel - Duck Dynasty : Revival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-YL76LcukI
Duck Dynasty: The Revival shows that live podcasting is now entertainment. The unpredictability of live moments creates memorable, shareable experiences.

The Live Podcast as a Community Event
Source:  The Recombobulaion Area
https://www.therecombobulationarea.news/p/event-announcement-the-recombobulation

The Recombobulation Area ties a live podcast to Milwaukee Day, proving the best events connect to something bigger than the show itself.

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