{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Smarter Artist Show: Episode 1 - The Band is Back Together!","description":"The original hosts of The Self-Publishing Podcast, Sean, Johnny, and Dave, are back! Join us every Friday in their new podcast, The Smarter Artist Show, your invitation to a no-holds barred night out at the bar with your old writer friends. In the first episode we discuss where we\u2019ve been for the past few years since the end of The Story Studio Podcast, why Dave (?!?!?!?!) is the new host, and how Johnny has become Dave in his curmudgeonry. We discuss the importance of connection, innovation in storytelling, and the changing dynamics of self-publishing and storytelling. We also touch on marketing strategies, media recommendations, and the future of content creation. TAKEAWAYS This is a reunion of the original The Self-Publishing Podcast team. Dave has been roped into being the new host, but he\u2019s planning on performing so badly that Johnny will step back into that role. We reflect on our absence and the evolution of our podcasting journey. We get nostalgias discussing past shows. The self-publishing landscape has changed dramatically over the years. Connection and collaboration are key themes in our return to podcasting. We stress the importance of innovation in storytelling and content creation. We discuss social media\u2019s role in marketing. A return of our Something Cool feature! We discuss the impact of our past work on current projects. The conversation wraps up with discussion of what\u2019s next for the podcast. ","author_name":"The Smarter Artist Show","author_url":"https:\/\/www.smarterartist.net","html":"