Sarah Bean

Welcome to Poduty and the News, the only live news podcast about podcasting, broadcast directly from the stage at the Poduty Live podcast theater in downtown Tarentum! Hosted by Jeff Revilla, each episode dives into the latest stories, trends, and events shaping the world of podcasting, live shows, and audience engagement.In this episode, Jeff welcomes special guest Sarah Bean from Book Launchers. Together, they discuss the evolving landscape of book tours, the power of live and digital events, how artificial intelligence is transforming content creation, and why in-person experiences are more valuable than ever. From vivid stories on the return of Book Con to actionable tips for building your authority, this episode is packed with insights for authors, podcasters, and event organizers alike.About Our Guest: Sarah Beanhttps://booklaunchers.com/https://authorlaunchkit.com/Sarah Bean is the Head of Marketing and Partnerships at Book Launchers, a full-service self-publishing provider for nonfiction authors. With years of experience guiding creators through strategic book launches and partnership development, Sarah specializes in helping writers grow their audience, build their brand, and transform ideas into authority. She's passionate about community-building and bringing the latest publishing tools to clients. Under her guidance, Book Launchers has supported hundreds of authors — including prior podcast guests — on their journey to successful publication.For more on Sarah and Book Launchers, visit booklaunchers.com or find her profile on our crew page.Want to livestream and record podcasts like we do?  Check out these links and build your empire!Transistor FM - for podcast hostinghttps://transistor.fm/?via=podutyCastmagic - to make written content from your audio podcasthttps://get.castmagic.io/ugp958dba02xStreamyard - for livestreaming and recording podcast episodeshttps://streamyard.com/pal/c/6282618417446912Chapters in this episode:Stories Referenced:Mike Schur and Joe Posnanski Turn a Book Launch Into a Live Fan ExperienceSource: Eventbritehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/mike-schur-and-joe-posnanski-at-the-brattle-theater-tickets-1984789691396Why In-Person Is Becoming the Premium Product in an AI WorldSource: Asian Efficiencyhttps://www.asianefficiency.com/productivity/why-in-person-is-becoming-the-premium-product-in-an-ai-world/BookCon Returns With Live Panels, Podcast Tapings, and Major Author AnnouncementsSource: Peoplehttps://people.com/heated-rivalry-connor-storrie-hudson-williams-rachel-reid-jacob-tierney-bookcon-panel-11954176Editors Become the Entertainment at MRO Americas 2026 With a Live Podcast RecordingSource: Aviation Weekhttps://aviationweek.com/podcasts/mro-podcast/podcast-live-mro-americas-2026KUT Festival Blends Live Media, Music, Authors, and Community ExperiencesSource: KUT Ordhttps://www.kut.org/station-information/2026-04-24/the-kut-festival-may-1-2WordPress Launches Jetpack Podcast to Combine Blogs, Newsletters, and PodcastingSource: Wordpress.comhttps://wordpress.com/blog/2026/05/21/your-podcast-belongs-with-your-blog-and-newsletter/Host your podcast at Poduty:Curious about taking your own podcast live in front of an audience? Learn more about staging your own event at Poduty.com—no contracts, no minimum ticket sales, just real podcasting energy!Not ready for the stage but need help launching your Podcast? Try our fully done for you podcasting services.  From start to finish, Jeff will help you bring your show to life!Check out our services and packages at:https://poduty.com/done-for-you-podcasting-services/Leave Us a Review On Your Podcast App!If you enjoyed this episode of Poduty and the News, we’d love for you to leave us a review where ever you listen! Take a moment to share your thoughts—it helps others discover Poduty and makes our community even stronger.