How to Podcast by PodcaSTAR with Mel Sargeant

About How to Podcast by PodcaSTAR with Mel Sargeant

So you want to be a PodcaSTAR? We are here to help. Tune into entertainers, producers, podcasters and radio stars to discover the secrets to being a cut above. We'd love to create an extraordinary podcast brand for you that works. Come to one of our PodcaSTAR Branding Retreats at powder snow mecca Nozawa Onsen Japan or Wallaby Ridge Hideaway Retreat in Australia or work with us online, email talent@podcastar.com.au (mailto:talent@podcastar.com.au). Proudly Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com.au (mailto:hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com)

Publisher

Melanie Sargeant

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Jan 2026

Latest episode

25 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Jul 2026

   Thom Lion

   Wow so much to learn and he's so entertaining while dishing out the goods enter Thom Lion. Currently writing and producing for Mamamia former on air radio personality with Nova, Austereo and ARN Australia. Also legend song writer and performer and also dabbles in stand up. What Thom has to teach YOU: Learn how to get your foot in the door as talent on other productions Learn how to interview well Learn how to write good content and comedy Learn how to know if you’re in ego and your blind to the status of what you’re producing Learn how to fall in love with yourself on air Learn how to really check if your content is good Learn methods to keep you motivated and keep your podcast alive He's a fun rocket to the moon enjoy! Most podcasts go nowhere because they lack a roadmap. We take the drivers seat and get it humming, then you cruise into the future with the podcast of your dreams. Email PodcaSTAR to work with us talent@podcastar.com.au (mailto:talent@podcastar.com.au). Proudly Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com.au (mailto:hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

2. 

   4 Jul 2026

   What to do When you Have a Boring Guest

   Did you have a boring guest dear? Oh gosh it can be quite the problem. Do you dump them and ruin a relationship or dump them on your audience and damage the relationship with your audience. I've got a few sneaky tricks that will get you through the actually rather common scenario of a boring as batsh*t guest. Most podcasts go nowhere because they lack a roadmap. We take the drivers seat and get it humming, then you cruise into the future with the podcast of your dreams. Email PodcaSTAR to work with us talent@podcastar.com.au (mailto:talent@podcastar.com.au). Proudly Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com.au (mailto:hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

3. 

   14 Jun 2026

   Lana Joy - What Happens When Kelly Rowland posts your stuff?

   Lana was an up and coming radio star at Nova Sydney then her Mum passed away she became a full time carer for her grandparents and her child and things changed for her. She decided she needed to get creative. She came up with a brand called MILF Life, it took off and got posted by Kelly Rowland. When Lana went to deliver her a 'freebie' of some merch she had $1 to her name. Kelly then posted her, find out what happens next. Want to be managed by Lana? Head to INSTYLE Management (https://instylemgmt.com) if you think you have what it takes. https://instylemgmt.com (https://instylemgmt.com) Want some grippy socks for your kid's athletics adventures check out Style Steps (https://www.stylesteps.com.au). https://www.stylesteps.com.au (https://www.stylesteps.com.au) Most podcasts go nowhere because they lack a roadmap. We take the drivers seat and get it humming, then you cruise into the future with the podcast of your dreams. Email PodcaSTAR to work with us talent@podcastar.com.au (mailto:talent@podcastar.com.au). Proudly Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com.au (mailto:hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

4. 

   4 Jun 2026

   What to do When You Don't Feel Like it?

   Podcasting is so much effort, you have to be on and you have to be feeling it! You're going to have days when you're not in flow. When you'd rather hide in the kitchen cupboard rather than show up to a microphone and a guest with a smile. Here's my advice on what to do when you just don't feel like it. Most podcasts go nowhere because they lack a roadmap. We take the drivers seat and get it humming, then you cruise into the future with the podcast of your dreams. Email PodcaSTAR to work with us talent@podcastar.com.au (mailto:talent@podcastar.com.au). Proudly Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com.au (mailto:hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

5. 

   18 May 2026

   Sounding Sweet

   I know one of the things holding you back may be that you don't want to look and sound bad as a podcaster. I get it! No one wants that, that's mainly why they come to Newcastle Podcast Station or create a brand with PodcaSTAR but here in this episode I'm going to give you a tonne of advice on sounding great. I hope you enjoy it along the way, I tried to make it fun. Mel Sargeant :-) We'd love to create an extraordinary podcast brand for you that works. Come to one of our PodcaSTAR Branding Retreats at powder snow mecca Nozawa Onsen Japan or Wallaby Ridge Hideaway Retreat in Australia or work with us online, email PODCAST to talent@podcastar.com.au (mailto:talent@podcastar.com.au). Proudly Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com.au (mailto:hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

6. 

   2 May 2026

   David McClung

   I remember once having the most extraordinarily fun Christmas with Dave McClung, we worked together at Nova and week after week he won the 'Super Nova' award which was a bottle of Moet. One Christmas he cracked them out in my lounge room and we drank them with some fresh prawns, what an extraordinarily good time. David is a wonderful on air talent but he's versed in all aspects of programming and he's now a big boss over at Nova 937 in WA. Dave will entertain you and also teach you a lot. You're welcome. We'd love to create an extraordinary podcast brand for you that works. Come to one of our PodcaSTAR Branding Retreats at powder snow mecca Nozawa Onsen Japan or Wallaby Ridge Hideaway Retreat in Australia or work with us online, email talent@podcastar.com.au (mailto:talent@podcastar.com.au). Proudly Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com.au (mailto:hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

7. 

   17 Apr 2026

   Don't Make this Podcast Mistake - Batch Recording

   I think this pod might not be necessary but time after time clients are still coming to me and they record in an adhoc fashion or they record weekly to release the next week. Let me ask you this, if you had a tree, would it make sense for you to get your gardener to prune it one leaf at a time every day of the year? It doesn't make sense for you or the gardener. It's the same with podcasting, get all the insights in batching and why it's necessary in this day and age. We'd love to create an extraordinary podcast brand for you that works. Come to one of our PodcaSTAR Branding Retreats at powder snow mecca Nozawa Onsen Japan or Wallaby Ridge Hideaway Retreat in Australia or work with us online, email talent@podcastar.com.au (mailto:talent@podcastar.com.au). Proudly Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com.au (mailto:hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

8. 

   6 Apr 2026

   Maz Compton

   Maz is an Aussie star of the TV screen and the radio airwaves. She started at MTV and has worked for SCA and Nova for most of her career. Learn how to find your effective and believable voice on air, how to share from the heart without being cringy, the difference between podcasting and piece to camera (tv, insta lives). Also Maz is really sober, like 100% sober, she talks candidly about it, it's really interesting. Connect and work with Maz here https://mazcompton.com (https://mazcompton.com). We'd love to create an extraordinary podcast brand for you that works. Come to one of our PodcaSTAR Branding Retreats at powder snow mecca Nozawa Onsen Japan or Wallaby Ridge Hideaway Retreat in Australia or work with us online, email talent@podcastar.com.au (mailto:talent@podcastar.com.au). Proudly Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com.au (mailto:hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

9. 

   26 Mar 2026

   Gaining Love and Trust from your Audience

   Do you say HEY GUYS at the start of a pod? Don't. It's really important these days to get your audience to love and trust you. Trust is hard to come by these days so stuffing that up from the outset isn't a great idea. Lots of people make basic mistakes that create a divide between them and the beautiful souls listening. Find out how to respect people and make them love you more. We'd love to create an extraordinary podcast brand for you that works. Come to one of our PodcaSTAR Branding Retreats at powder snow mecca Nozawa Onsen Japan or Wallaby Ridge Hideaway Retreat in Australia or work with us online, email talent@podcastar.com.au (mailto:talent@podcastar.com.au). Proudly Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com.au (mailto:hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

10. 

    27 Feb 2026

    Andrew McClelland

    Last time I saw Andy he was on stage doing back up for Cher! This guy is an absolute legend and an uncompromising artist. He's done stacks of TV and Radio but his heart lies in stand up, he's done acclaimed stand up shows worldwide and his heart lies in live performance. Honestly it's a little bit of shits and giggles we didn't get too serious but there is some useful chat in here about what resonates with people and the art of holding onto who you really are. We'd love to create an extraordinary podcast brand for you that works. Come to one of our PodcaSTAR Branding Retreats at powder snow mecca Nozawa Onsen Japan or Wallaby Ridge Hideaway Retreat in Australia or work with us online, email talent@podcastar.com.au (mailto:talent@podcastar.com.au). Proudly Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com.au (mailto:hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

11. 

    20 Feb 2026

    Ben Wood

    Ben Wood is an absolute champion, talented, good looking and a super humble guy. What a combo?! He heads up Woodwork Digital Studio and does Drive at Hot Tomato on the Gold Coast in Australia. He has a tonne of good advice for you so listen in. We'd love to create an extraordinary podcast brand for you that works. Come to one of our PodcaSTAR Branding Retreats at powder snow mecca Nozawa Onsen Japan or Wallaby Ridge Hideaway Retreat in Australia or work with us online, email talent@podcastar.com.au (mailto:talent@podcastar.com.au). Proudly Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com.au (mailto:hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

12. 

    13 Feb 2026

    Why 'I've got a great idea for a Podcast' is not the way in 2026

    If I had a dollar for every time I've heard 'I've got a great idea for a podcast' on a Sunday morning I'd be a rich woman. People typically get on the cans on a Saturday night then call me and yabber on for half an hour or so about their great idea for a podcast. I don't always answer the call because 9 times out of 10 it's not a serious proposition and they won't be producing a high value, high return podcast with my production house. Tune in to find out why and tune in to find out how to podcast in 2026. We'd love to create an extraordinary podcast brand for you that works. Come to one of our PodcaSTAR Branding Retreats at powder snow mecca Nozawa Onsen Japan or Wallaby Ridge Hideaway Retreat in Australia or work with us online, email talent@podcastar.com.au (mailto:talent@podcastar.com.au). Proudly Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com.au (mailto:hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

13. 

    7 Feb 2026

    Jackson Brunner

    Jackson is an absolute dream boat. He's originally from Australia by calls LA home now. He's worked in radio in both Australia and in LA he worked with KIIS and some other networks but then swung sideways into new media. I should also mention he is an extraordinary photographer @thatisjackson on instagram and owns a fleet of boats (his partner is a hot diver who used to dive for Pearls then bought a boat, then bought a few more;) Jack now works with many darling celebrities of a high calibre social media in LA and he shares his love of the work here. Love you Jackson so much. I once bought Jackson a diamond ring because I was in love with the production work he did for me. He still wears it apparently. We'd love to create an extraordinary podcast brand for you that works. Come to one of our PodcaSTAR Branding Retreats at powder snow mecca Nozawa Onsen Japan or Wallaby Ridge Hideaway Retreat in Australia or work with us online, email talent@podcastar.com.au (mailto:talent@podcastar.com.au). Proudly Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com.au (mailto:hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

14. 

    30 Jan 2026

    The Art of Solocasting

    When I started working with lots of people and needed words to describe different podcast styles and formats, I started making words up! I even ran a Podcasting Festival with words that I'd made up as titles to lectures and no one batted an eyelid, how cool is that? One of my favourite words I've coined in relation to Podcasting is 'Solocasting' where you podcast with you guessed it - yourself. Here I delve into why it truly is an artform, how to master it and why you should do it often. We'd love to create an extraordinary podcast brand for you that works. Come to one of our PodcaSTAR Branding Retreats at powder snow mecca Nozawa Onsen Japan or Wallaby Ridge Hideaway Retreat in Australia or work with us online, email talent@podcastar.com.au (mailto:talent@podcastar.com.au). Proudly Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com.au (mailto:hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

15. 

    24 Jan 2026

    Alex Dalrymple

    So you want to be a PodcaSTAR? We are here to help. Tune into entertainers, producers, podcasters and radio stars to discover the secrets to being a cut above. Alex Dalrymple is legend. He has a new media brand called 4 Wheels and a Seat where he gets to review the latest cars (dream job) he's also an actor with multiple TV credits and has worked on some of the biggest radio shows in the past 20 years in Australia. This guy is so humble too it's amazing, all the most talented people are always the most humble. We forgot to discuss his relationship with Chris Hemsworth, damn, we'll do that next time. Work with Alex here alex@alexdalrymple.com.au (mailto:info@mysite.com). Enjoy. Welcome to PodcaSTAR. We'd love to create an extraordinary podcast brand for you that works. Come to one of our PodcaSTAR Branding Retreats at powder snow mecca Nozawa Onsen Japan or Wallaby Ridge Hideaway Retreat in Australia or work with us online, email talent@podcastar.com.au (mailto:talent@podcastar.com.au). Proudly Produced by Newcastle Podcast Station hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com.au (mailto:hello@newcastlepodcaststation.com) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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