Becoming A Household Name
Making Stuff
Aug 7, 202511 minS0
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Becoming A Household Name
Hosted by Jody J. Sperling · arts · EN · 279 episodes
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About this Podcast:
I'm on a journey to become a household name just like the authors I love. This podcast is my story, documented in detail. Everything from the way I eat, the exercise routine I follow, and my approach to getting attention in any form, I'll share here—failures and successes alike. If you follow along, you're free to borrow anything you'd like for your own journey. jodyjsperling.substack.com
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What is Becoming A Household Name about?
I'm on a journey to become a household name just like the authors I love. This podcast is my story, documented in detail. Everything from the way I eat, the exercise routine I follow, and my approach to getting attention in any form, I'll share here, failures and successes alike.
Who hosts Becoming A Household Name?
Becoming A Household Name is hosted by Jody J. Sperling. The show has published 279 episodes to date.
What has Becoming A Household Name covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Making Stuff" (7 August 2025, 11 minutes), "Bullets From the Wild" (27 May 2025, 27 minutes), and "We Are All Caterpillars" (7 May 2025, 19 minutes).
How often does Becoming A Household Name publish?
Becoming A Household Name publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 279 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Becoming A Household Name?
Booking probability for Becoming A Household Name is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Becoming A Household Name requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Becoming A Household Name's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Becoming A Household Name are Artists, Writers & Performers and Marketing, Advertising & PR. Becoming A Household Name has an arts audience.
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Jody J. Sperling hosts Becoming A Household Name, an arts show with 279 episodes published.
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Becoming A Household Name
Bullets From the Wild
May 27, 202527 minS0<p>Hi, friends. I’ve checked in rarely, and with this one, it’s as unproduced and raw as it’ll ever get. I hope the value is in the content.</p><p>The concept of North and Destination seemed to be the main subject, and...
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We Are All Caterpillars
May 7, 202519 minS0<p>Notes from the process.</p><p>* Do it.</p><p>* Don’t beat yourself up.</p><p>* Say it when you mean it and you know it.</p><p><p>Becoming A Household Name is a listener-supported publication. To receive new posts and...
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A Catholic Confession for An Agnostic
Apr 10, 202518 minS0<p>Chris has books. I have books. Buy them to support the podcast. Here’s the links:</p><p>Chris.</p><p>Jody.</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe
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A Confession, A Commitment, A Course
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Learning to Connect Your Grief To the Readers' Hope
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Dec 19, 20241h 2mS0<p>In this episode, I talk with Neil Twa of Voltage about dropshipping, being a CEO of your own business and life, and the balance of family, self-care, and legacy.</p><p></p><p>If Voltage sounds like a good fit for...
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