In this Black History Month interview series, Talib Jasir, the founder and CEO of Afros & Audio Podcast Festival hosts Jay Ray and DJ Sir Daniel, two outstanding indie podcast creatives.

They discuss their journey while highlighting their focus on Black music history and culture. They also share their approach towards fostering conversations around music, the organic growth of their audience demographics, and their innovative ways of engaging listeners such as live shows, merchandise, and a newsletter.

Additionally, Jay Ray and DJ Sir Daniel discuss their commitment to representing underrepresented communities, with their podcast emerging as a space for inclusive and meaningful dialogue in the industry. A key advice shared for aspiring podcasters is the importance of having a clear vision and treating their passion as a business.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:35 Origin Story of Queue Points
04:55 The Role of Music in the Hosts' Lives
16:21 Growing the Queue Points Audience
22:43 The Importance of Partnership in Podcasting
26:28 Targeting the Core Demographic
28:25 Organic Expansion and Inclusive Speech
28:52 Engaging Younger Generations
29:46 The Power of Social Media Conversations
30:15 Timeliness and Passion in Podcasting
31:06 Intersectionality and Representation
32:16 Maintaining Respectful Conversations
32:46 The Evolution of Music Consumption
33:42 Keeping the Spirit of Music Alive
34:33 The Importance of Meaningful Dialogue
34:49 Memorable Interviews and Moments
41:13 Advice for Aspiring Podcast Hosts
47:00 Promoting Queue Points and Personal Projects
51:46 Closing Remarks and Appreciation

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www.queuepoints.com

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Learn more about the 6th Annual Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, October 18-20, 2024 in Baltimore, MD: www.afrosandaudio.com

DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by guests of Afros & Audio’s Black History Month interview series are their own and do not reflect the values, mission, or business of Talib Jasir, Afros & Audio, Black Podcasters Association, Vanguard Podcast Network, or any other names, podcasts, events, businesses, or organizations mentioned in the video or audio of this series unless explicitly stated.