The holidays are here! And here at Blubrry, we’re wrapping up the year in festive style by celebrating the amazing podcasters who’ve graced our Podcaster of the Month spotlight throughout 2024. So share with us this nostalgic nod to the creativity, dedication, and unique voices that have made this year unforgettable. Whether they inspired you to start your own show, wowed you with storytelling skills, or simply kept you entertained, we’re taking this moment to give them a well-deserved encore. So grab a cup of cocoa, cozy up by the fireplace, and join us as we look back at our standout stars of 2024!
As we count down the final days of 2024, let’s count backward to the early days of the year!
November
Simon Simply is the Master of the 100-Word Marathon
Meet Laurence Simon, host of The 100 Word Stories Podcast. A pioneer in the practice of brevity and our November Podcaster of the Month, Simon posts a daily podcast episode comprising precisely 100 words. With such strict criteria, you could perhaps say Simon is a storyteller with the punctuality of a quantum clock — precision peppered with some serious sarcasm, sass and snark.
October
So Bad It’s Good? ‘The Bottom Shelf’ Explores the Best and Worst of Panned Movies
From million-dollar flops to trending indie movies, for every classic cinematic achievement, there have been hundreds of failures. Be honest, how many of those flops are your favs? And have you ever wondered whether those infamous “bottom shelf” movies are as bad as their reputations suggest? Dallas Mora, John Harju, and their team sure have! That’s exactly what The Bottom Shelf podcast – our October Podcast of the Month – explores.
September
A Dark Satire of the White City
In the nine-episode podcast No Holmes Barred, Daniel Ciarrocchi casts listeners into the chilling world of H.H. Holmes, America’s first documented serial killer, who stalked the streets of Chicago during what was supposed to be one of the city’s most celebrated events – the 1893 World’s Fair. Holmes, whose real name was Herman Webster Mudgett, was a cunning and charismatic sociopath who constructed a labyrinthine mansion, later dubbed the “Murder Castle,” explicitly designed to ensnare and kill his victims.
August
Looking Inward at an Outstanding Team Member
At Blubrry, we take great pride in celebrating our podcasting community’s unique stories and achievements each month in our Podcaster of the Month feature. However, this August, we’re turning the spotlight inward to recognize one of our own. Our very own VP of Customer Relations, loyal team member, and longtime podcaster Mike Dell, host of Mike Dell’s World, has been chosen as Blubrry’s Podcaster of the Month.
July
Grieve Explains the Impacts of Holistic Nutrition, from Healthy Soil to the Soul
A holistic nutritionist, life coach, journalist, speaker, and host of the acclaimed podcast Food Integrity Now, Carol Grieve’s mission is to spread the message of full-body wellness. Grieve, our July Podcaster of the Month, is deeply dedicated to helping people understand the impact of their dietary choices on their overall health. Through her work, she guides individuals and groups on how to thrive by consuming quality, nutrient-dense foods . . . a challenge in today’s fast-paced world.
June
Popular Host from California’s ‘SLOCAL’ Shares Insights
Having transitioned from terrestrial broadcast media, Adam Montiel leverages his extensive on-air expertise in his podcasting adventures. Recently, he transformed his once-popular live morning show into the Up + Adam Show, a podcast published Monday through Friday. Montiel has long been a vital member of California’s Central Coast community and San Luis Obispo County, or SLOCAL and is also dedicated to giving back to the community.
May
Hit the Highway with Greg Thompson and PodWheels
One can never tell where the road in life will take them. While the endpoint offers great triumph, the miles traveled in between ultimately matter most. Nobody knows this more than truckers, who spend hours on the highways navigating life, sometimes away from their families for days or weeks at a time. And few understand the trucking industry more than Greg Thompson. Hit the road with the PodWheels Network!
April
Jones’ Life Experiences Help Others to Thrive Over 55
One of the most beautiful and compelling aspects of podcasting is the ability to spread kindness, self-awareness, and resilience to those who need it most . . . all without having to be face-to-face. Thrive55+ host Cheryl Jones understands and fully appreciates how life’s burdens don’t become easier as the years roll on, rather they can build and multiply throughout the aging process.
March
Wilson Enjoys Close Encounters with Wines Worldwide
There’s nothing like topping off a meal, sitting in the garden or ending the day with an earthy red, crisp white, or refreshing rosé. No matter the occasion, the world of wines offers endless combinations, palettes of flavors, aromas and textures, each with a unique character. David Wilson explores and shares those stories as host of the Grape Encounters Radio Podcast.
February
‘Really Awful Movies’ is Really Pretty Great
Our February Podcaster of the Month, Christopher Lombardo launched the weekly podcast in 2015. Really Awful Movies offers movie buffs killer insights into low-budget horror and action flicks, along with other genres of cinema, such as musicals, monster movies and sci-fi gems – films Lombardo says “get no love or have been relegated to the far reaches of YouTube, Tubi or Netflix.”
January
Thinking Ahead with Dave and Playing Games with Strangers
Our January Podcaster of the Month is a celebrated friend and family member of Blubrry: Dave Clements. A highly valued and forward-thinking member of the Blubrry team for four-plus years, Dave does massively more than assist customers within the support team. He is always thinking about the future of Blubrry and the podcast industry. Check out his Playing Games with Strangers Podcast!