Episodes

Writing, Zoom Calls, and Creative Life with Frederick Woodruff

Episode 25 · August 19, 2025 · 58:42

In this wide-ranging conversation with writer and astrologer Frederick Woodruff, we dive into the shifting landscape of newsletters and paid memberships, why he moved away from Subst...

Matty C on Crowdfunding, Storytelling & Surviving as an Artist

Episode 24 · August 15, 2025 · 01:11:00

Seth talks with musician Matty C about the unvarnished truth of creating and releasing an album in 2025 — from launching a $20k Indiegogo campaign to pressing vinyl, filming a live s...

Angela Hollowell (again!) and Ditching Social Media for Real Connections & Content Ownership

Episode 23 · August 12, 2025 · 58:06

Prioritizing real-life connections: Angela Hollowell shares how focusing on in-person events over constant social media brought her valuable contacts, new opportunities, and even an ...

Escaping Social Media & Building Sustainable Creative Work (with Angela Hollowell)

Episode 22 · July 28, 2025 · 01:01:10

Angela Hollowell (Please Hustle Responsibly) and Seth from Social Media Escape Club talk about stepping back from algorithm-driven platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram to build slow...

Talking with Brie-Anna Willey about leaving social media, making our websites as sticky as social media, and writing 5,000 word emails (or not).

Episode 21 · July 16, 2025 · 45:41

I spoke with Brie-Anna Willey about how scrolling works. That’s why social media has had such a hold on us—because we just scroll. There’s nothing to it. Then look at our websites, f...

Camilla Wickman talks new album, growing a newsletter, finding support, and more

Episode 20 · June 24, 2025 · 33:28

Camilla Wickman links!https://camillawickman.com/https://camillawickman.bandcamp.com/album/red-rock-seal-skin

Kristen Tweedale on memberships, keeping things simple, and growing community

Episode 19 · June 20, 2025 · 01:03:13

Some of the big things we covered:You need a space that’s truly yours (and feels safe to show up in)Real community comes from real connectionLeading something long-term? set boundari...

Ryan J. Downey of Stream N Destroy talking about losing work online and connecting with your fans

Episode 18 · May 14, 2025 · 41:26

https://streamndestroy.substack.com/https://www.ryanjdowney.com/

Max Pete on community, making your own job, and networking the right way

Episode 17 · May 12, 2025 · 33:52

More details here! https://socialmediaescapeclub.substack.com/p/max-pete-on-community-making-your

Live with Kate Ellen: Ghosting Spotify, reaching fans without social media, and more

Episode 16 · April 23, 2025 · 37:15

Links and more info here: https://socialmediaescapeclub.substack.com/p/kate-ellen-on-ghosting-spotify-reachingMusic: cat therapy by L.Dre 

Live with Sarah Fay

Episode 15 · April 17, 2025 · 36:14

Okay, so I was Sarah's guest on this, but figured I'd repurpose in podcast form. Enjoy!

Being yourself, human marketing and more with Tim Bailey

Episode 13 · April 8, 2025 · 45:37

Tim's newsletter: https://soberlivinginthemusicindustry.substack.com/

Mario Fraioli of The Morning Shakeout

Episode 14 · April 8, 2025 · 54:00

Subscribe to Mario's Morning Shakeout Newsletter! https://themorningshakeout.substack.com/

Claire Venus on Donation buttons, Substack Live, and hosting Zoom calls with subscribers

Episode 12 · April 4, 2025 · 01:02:02

Find out more about Claire Venus here: https://sparkleon.substack.com/

Mansi talks about generosity and ignoring metrics

Episode 11 · March 25, 2025 · 56:45

Find Mansi here: https://notes.mansimakes.com/

Laura Kidd talks selling albums, email list best practices, Patreon and more

Episode 10 · March 25, 2025 · 01:13:02

Get on Laura’s email list here: https://penfriend.rocks/helloGet Laura’s music on Bandcamp!

Quitting Spotify, making an album and more with Olivia Rafferty

Episode 9 · March 19, 2025 · 36:56

Subscribe to Olivia's newsletter here: https://oliviarafferty.substack.com/And check out her new album here: https://oliviarafferty.bandcamp.com/album/typical-forever

Exploring Michigan Music and community with Chuck Marshall

Episode 8 · March 17, 2025 · 31:38

This episode is from a Substack Live we did on March 10th, 2025, where we discussed Chuck Marshall's nonprofit, GIG: The Art of Michigan Music, which he started to showcase and suppo...

Getting "Artfully Cacophonous" with Sean Reid: Collecting, Signaling, and Childlike Wonder

Episode 7 · March 12, 2025 · 58:40

Sean R Reid was a guest on one of our recent Escape Pod Zoom calls, and he dropped the phrase “artfully cacophonous,” which led to some good laughs!He talked about all the toys and o...

Owning your data, losing access to social media accounts, email lists, and more with Michael Gilbride

Episode 6 · March 6, 2025 · 58:57

Spoke to Michael Gilbride of Mad Records on Substack Live yesterday (Wed, Mar 5, 2025) and we covered a lot of ground here. Buckle up.Directly reaching your audience with an email li...