What's Next Podcast Series

About What's Next Podcast Series

What’s Next Podcast Series is a podcast that features intriguing people in their respective fields. The main focus of the podcast is to connect normal individuals with inspiring people who are making a difference. What’s Next Podcast is an interview-style audio and video production podcast that features a special guest every episode. This show interlaces the pillars of storytelling, inspiration, education, and entertainment. Mario Maitland interviews musicians, athletes, doctors, entrepreneurs, experts, passion project owners, and thought leaders. The conversations focus on a raw and unfiltered, no-holds-barred discussion around the topics and questions most relevant to each guest.

Publisher

Mario Maitland

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Nov 2021

Latest episode

8 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

63 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Jun 2025

   Drew Franklin On His Writing Journey, Joining KSR, Betting On Himself, And Staying Relevant In Media

   Drew Franklin discusses his writing career, his move to Kentucky Sports Radio, and the importance of self-belief for media relevance in this interview.

2. 

   8 Jun 2025

   From the Heart of Kentucky – Tyra Madison's Rise in Country Music

   Tyra Madison, a rising country music star, discusses her Kentucky roots and journey to success in an interview, revealing the challenges and inspirations that shape her unique sound.

3. 

   30 May 2025

   Dr. Nigel Marcellus Taylor on Consistency, Perseverance, and Black Love

   Rio interviews Dr. Nigel Marcellus Taylor, who discusses how past experiences influence the present and future, emphasizing the need for safe spaces that validate individuals and amplify Black voices in this interview.

Who has been a guest on What's Next Podcast Series

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Drew Franklin
• Tyra Madison
• Dr Nigel Marcellus Taylor

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

968,427

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

17 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

62

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

71

Contact What's Next Podcast Series

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.