From Dry January to Sports Stadiums and Comedy Stages! Exploring Live Podcasting with John Katsavos

Welcome to a brand new episode of Poduty and the News—the only live news podcast about podcasting, straight from the stage at the Poduty Podcast Theater! Hosted by Jeff Revilla, this show is where news, trends, and podcasting innovations collide, featuring exclusive live conversations with top creators and industry leaders.

In this special Saturday morning edition, Jeff Revilla welcomes John Katsavos to the Poduty Podcast Theater stage. John is the creator behind Tech Forge Media and the voice of Podcasters Business Insider and the Boots on the Ground podcast. With over three years and 325 episodes of podcast hosting experience (including his early "Fitness Oracle" days), John’s journey is filled with lessons learned the hard way—making him a mentor to the next generation of podcasters eager to avoid common pitfalls.

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Episode Recap
CHANCE Clean Cider Hosts Live Podcast for Dry January
Source: Retail Times
https://retailtimes.co.uk/chance-clean-cider-announces-live-podcast-recording-in-collaboration-with-sober-boozers-club-reflecting-on-the-dry-january-challenge-2026/
CHANCE Clean Cider partnered with Sober Boozers Club to record a live podcast during Dry January® 2026, exploring how drinking culture is evolving rather than disappearing. Recorded in a pub and featuring voices from across the low- and no-alcohol movement, the event blends brand storytelling, community conversation, and audience Q&A—showing how live podcasts are becoming platforms for cultural shifts and year-round lifestyle change.

Listening Party Podcast Goes Live in NYC
Source:  Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/listening-party-live-at-technica-house-comedy-music-live-taping-tickets-1979826023933?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Listening Party brought its album-review comedy format to a live audience at Technica House in New York City, turning audience reactions into part of the recording itself. Hosted by comedians Drew Reilly, Yazmin Ramos, and Jacklyn Uweh, the live taping highlights how comedy podcasts are increasingly using venues to transform familiar formats into shared, ticketed entertainment experiences.

Bobby Bones Show Records Live from Coaches Convention
Source: New Country 103.9
https://newcountry1039fm.iheart.com/featured/bobby-bones/content/2026-01-20-834-sore-losers-live-podcast-from-coaches-convention-5/
The Bobby Bones Show recorded a live episode from Coaches Convention 5 in Nashville, capturing the raw, imperfect energy that comes with fan-driven live podcasting. With spontaneous stories, surprise guests, and audience questions—sometimes without microphones—the episode showcases how authenticity, community, and access often matter more than studio-level polish in live formats.

TNH Launches “Summer Sessions” Live Podcast Tour
Source: Benzinga
https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/26/01/g49988402/tnh-announces-summer-sessions-live-podcast-tour-jay-walker-shawn-murphy-take-the-show-on-the-road-
TNH announced a multi-city “Summer Sessions” Live Podcast Tour, sending hosts Jay Walker and Shawn Murphy on the road to record episodes city by city with audiences fully integrated into the show. Produced as true live tapings and paired with a new season airing on the iHeartPodcast Network, the tour demonstrates how podcasts are being built as scalable live businesses—not just recordings.

Down With Boring Broadcasts Live from a Seaside Holiday Camp
Source: Read Dork
https://readdork.com/news/down-with-boring-164-antony-szmierek-prima-queen/Down With Boring kicked off 2026 with a live-recorded episode from Rockaway Beach at Butlin’s in the UK, turning an unconventional venue into part of the storytelling. Featuring candid conversations with musicians and creatives, the episode shows how location-based live recordings can add texture, spontaneity, and authenticity that studio shows can’t replicate.

Minor League Baseball Hosts Live Podcast at a Game
Source: MLB
https://www.mlb.com/news/baseball-traveler-somerset-patriots-2025
Minor League Baseball integrated live podcasting into game-day entertainment when the The Show Before the Show recorded live during a Somerset Patriots doubleheader. Featuring interviews, PA-broadcast podcast segments, and on-field participation, the event shows how live podcasts are becoming in-venue programming that blends sports, sponsors, storytelling, and fan engagement.

Throughout the discussion, John Katsavos provides no-nonsense guidance for aspiring podcasters—emphasizing the importance of community, technology, and authentic storytelling. Whether it’s advice on starting with minimal equipment, growing a niche audience, or taking your show into live venues, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and fresh ideas for creators.

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