Event Summary
Podcasting about technology moves fast, and keeping your production quality high while staying consistent can feel like a full-time job. This isn't a sit-and-listen presentation—it’s a high-utility meetup for Austin’s podcasting community to swap notes on the best gear, software, and distribution strategies available right now. We are gathering to bridge the gap between "great ideas" and "great content" by sharing the workflows that actually save time and grow audiences.
Meetup Flow
1. Pro Perspectives: "The Minimalist vs. The Studio" (15 mins)
To kick things off, two experienced Austin podcasters will briefly share their contrasting setups:
The "Run & Gun" Setup: Using the latest portable hardware (like the RØDECaster Video or Shure MoveMic) to capture high-fidelity tech interviews anywhere.
The "AI-Enhanced" Workflow: A look at how software—from Descript’s latest updates to Captions.ai—is being used to bridge the gap between raw audio and a polished, multi-platform presence.
2. Open "Tech Swap" & Roundtable (50 mins)
This is the core of the meeting. We’ll open the floor for everyone to share their "secret sauce." Bring your questions and your own tips on:
Software Shortcuts: What are your favorite tools for remote recording (like Riverside or SquadCast), noise reduction, and automated show notes?
Hardware That Matters: What are the best mics for different environments and budgets? What are the best 4K webcam/lighting setups for video podcasts on a budget?
Maximizing Reach: How are you using the "Clip Culture" to grow? We’ll discuss the best ways to slice long-form tech deep dives into high-impact snippets for LinkedIn, X, and YouTube Shorts.
3. The "New Podcast Stack" Recommendations (20 mins)
We’ll conclude by building a "Community Recommended" list based on the night’s discussion. We will categorize the top picks into:
The "Starter Kit:" best value for new tech shows.
The "Efficiency Stack:" tools for the solo creator with limited time.
The "Growth Engine:" best strategies for reaching a global tech audience.
Who should join?
Current Podcasters: Whether you have 10 episodes or 200, come share what’s working for you.
Tech Professionals: If you’ve been thinking about starting a show to build your personal brand, this is your roadmap.
Production Nerds: Anyone who loves talking mics, mixers, plugins, and platforms.
No gatekeeping, no fluff—just a room full of creators–present and future–helping each other make better tech content, faster, and reaching more people.
Hosts
Byron Reese
Byron Reese is an Austin-based entrepreneur with a quarter-century of experience building and running technology companies. A recognized authority on AI who holds a number of technology patents, Byron is a futurist with a strong conviction that technology will help bring about a new golden age of humanity. He gives talks around the world about how technology is changing work, education, and culture. He is the author of four books on technology; his previous title The Fourth Age was described by the New York Times as “entertaining and engaging.”
Thom Singer
Thom Singer is a keynote speaker, business relationship strategist, and CEO of the Austin Technology Council. Standing at the intersection of innovation and human interaction, he is the creator of The H.I. (Human Interaction) Blueprint™, a five-step framework for building intentional connections in an AI-driven world.
A Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), Thom has energized audiences at over 1,000 events with his engaging style, humor, and actionable insights. He is the author of 12 books, host of the Making Waves at C-Level podcast, and a stand-up comedy performer. Thom’s mission is simple: to remind professionals that real success hinges on meaningful, uncommon connections.
Adam Flagg
Adam Flagg is the host and executive producer of Austin Eras, a podcast and media platform exploring the people, ideas, culture, and conversations shaping Austin through interviews with founders, artists, civic leaders, musicians, and local personalities. He is also Managing Partner at Collective Advisors, an Austin-based wealth management firm where he works with business owners, executives, and community leaders navigating increasingly complex financial lives through thoughtful planning, collaboration, and long-term strategy.
Jason Scharf
Jason Scharf is an Austin-based investor, writer, and host of Austin Next, focused on how ecosystems form, compound, and evolve. He has spent nearly two decades pursuing his life’s mission of catalyzing innovation, with experience across Illumina, BD, and Amgen. As an early-stage investor, he focuses on the Bio Innovation Tech Stack and the Business of Health. Through the Austin Next podcast and Ecosystem Metacognition Substack, he explores Austin’s startup and tech scene, Bio & Health, hard tech, venture capital, talent, culture, and what their convergence makes possible.
Attendance Instructions
All participants must register for this event via Eventbrite. This will be an in-person event held at Remedy Bar. Paid street parking is available.