1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Join host John Dodds at Café W.O.W. for an in-depth conversation with Ty Hildenbrandt, co-founder and voice of The Solid Verbal Podcast, the nation’s top independent college football podcast. &amp;nbsp;From climbing the corporate ladder at Fortune 500 giant Air Products to boldly ditching stability for his passion, Ty’s journey is a masterclass in chasing dreams without burning out. &amp;nbsp;Discover how this Penn State grad, once a backyard sports commentator, turned a quirky hobby into a podcasting powerhouse—syndicated on SiriusXM, showcased at South by Southwest, and downloaded millions of times. &amp;nbsp;Unearth the secrets behind&amp;nbsp;Solid Verbal’s rise, from its 2008 debut to navigating the chaos of COVID-19, and why Ty waited 13 years to go all-in. &amp;nbsp;Packed with actionable insights, Ty shares three game-changing tips for aspiring podcasters: ignite your passion with a topic you love, set realistic goals to fuel steady growth, and prioritize your audience to build a thriving community. &amp;nbsp;Whether you’re a college football fanatic, a podcasting newbie, or curious about balancing corporate life with creative pursuits, this episode delivers humor, wisdom, and inspiration. &amp;nbsp;Sip an Old Fashioned with us and learn how Ty’s corporate exit led to podcast triumph—plus, peek into the future of podcasting in an AI-driven world. &amp;nbsp;If you’ve enjoyed your front-row seat at&amp;nbsp;Café WOW&amp;nbsp;with Ty and me, John Dodds, please show some love. Click the SUPPORT&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;FOLLOW&amp;nbsp;buttons on your favorite podcast platform. Your support secures your spot for future episodes and keeps&amp;nbsp;Café WOW&amp;nbsp;thriving. &amp;nbsp;Do you have thoughts on the show? I’d love to hear them. Email me at&amp;nbsp;johndodds@cafewowpodcast.com.&amp;nbsp;Thank you for joining us, and let’s keep the conversation brewing! &amp;nbsp; CAFE W.O.W. - Unearthing uniqueness in business, music, writing &amp; more http://cafewow.libsyn.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/31093858/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/31093858