Welcome back to Causepods everybody! Today our guest is Chris Lanphear, the founder and brains behind NoCo FM, a network of radio and podcast shows with a focus on inclusivity, diversity, and causes that need a voice. With a longish career in radio and media, Chris slipped nicely into the world of cause based radio and podcasting when the opportunity arose. They started with just one show and have quickly grown to a wide ranging and interesting roster of hosts and topics. Like many others on this show, Chris sees the unique quality that podcast offer as a great way to tell stories and connect audiences and information.

Our conversation covers Chris and his colleagues’ motivation, how they go about selecting content, finding hosts and the mission statement that he likes to keep in mind. We also chat about the character and strengths of audio for storytelling before getting into some of the lessons that Chris has learned in his current position. He gives us some information on the shows that are currently airing, focusing on a podcast not too different from Causepods called Connecting a Better World. Chris is kind enough to share his advice for newbies and also fills us in on a cause that is near and dear to his heart. For all this and a whole lot more, join us today!

Key Topics:

• The impetus behind launching NoCo FM. (01:26)
• Finding hosts and the homegrown approach that Chris takes to shows. (02:21)
• The overarching mission for the network. (03:10)
• Audio’s strengths in the storytelling realm. (05:52)
• The current status and ultimate goal of the project. (07:03)
• Interesting lessons that Chris has learned running a podcast network.(09:04)
• Cross promotion and advertising for other shows across the network. (13:07)
• A little bit about the Connecting a Better World podcast.(15:27)
• Diversity in listenership for NoCo. (18:03)
• Advice from Chris to those new to the podcasting game. (19:44)
• Chris’ chosen cause that he has chosen to support and why. (22:40)
• And much more!

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