Jack Mangan is an author, podcaster, musician, father, etc., born in New Jersey, but now residing in Arizona. His “Jack Mangan’s Deadpan Podcast” features over 100 episodes of interviews, commentary, comedy skits, original music, and a great deal of community-contributed content. Jack’s “Spherical Tomi” was among the first wave of podcast novels, and was the first number one title at Podiobooks.com. His podcasting journey began with the “Duel of the Fates” series, originally heard on the Dragon Page Wingin’ It! Show. Jack has made countless guest appearances and performances on other podcast shows, and has had his work independently converted to audio format by a number of other New Media creators. He seeks to shake up perceptions and provoke thought, through music, comedy, writing, and his outspoken, sometimes controversial views. Jack encourages you to donate to the Joe Murphy Memorial Fund. More info about Jack Mangan and his work at: http://www.jackmangan.com.

Sessions:

Developing Community Around Your Podcast

How and why you can and should get your listeners involved in your podcast.

Podtaint: Fame in the New Media World

Your little semi-pro creative new media hobby is suddenly getting you attention and praise. Can you handle it? Can you deal with your peers and their egos? (Based on the “Podtaint” essays, part 1 and part 2, in Jack Mangan’s Deadpan episodes #91 and #92 - - March/April 2008, http://www.jackmangan.com/)