Listen to "Pod-At-Me" Hotline or Call-In About Podcast Recommendations

 Now I know how Kodak felt when the company invented digital photography. That discovery, of course, put them out of business. I believe this article will do the same thing to me.

Tink Media is a premier podcast marketing company. Run by podcast experts, connoisseurs, tastemakers, and bellwethers (Note: I'll use any synonym to avoid using influencer) such as Lauren Passell, Arielle Nissenblatt, Anne Baird, Devin Andrade, Shreya Sharma, Aakshi Sinha, and Nina Joss, Tink Media has developed and released a daily, weekday podcast called Pod-At-Me. The podcast's premise is simple, yet deliciously inspired. 

I'll let them explain it: "If you’ve called Tink’s podline already, you've heard how it works. We feature a new podcast recommendation every week day, and you can leave your own recommendation at the sound of the beep. Honestly, the voicemails make our day. There’s something so delightful about the soundscape as someone is describing a podcast they’re excited for you to listen to."

Aakshi Sinha of Tink Media says, "This leads us to how podcasters can get involved and do a little shameless, self-promo and fun marketing."

"The voicemails we receive are added to our list of recommendations for the chance to be featured on the hotline," Aakshi continues. "That means calling in could get your show featured! Of course, just like any time you’re talking about your show, your recommendation should be as captivating and intriguing as possible!"

Here are some examples already featured on Pod-At-Me:

Meet Lauren Ober. Through her exceptionally raw and honest storytelling, she’s taking us along on her journey of being diagnosed as autistic at the age of 42. In The Loudest Girl in the World, she challenges the stereotypes society holds about autism and helps us rethink what society could look like if it was more inclusive to autistic and neurodivergent people. Lauren is making herself the subject of a very up close and personal documentary to help us all realize how we can be more understanding of ourselves and those around us. Experience neurodiversity in a way it’s never been portrayed before.

When you’re dealing with a dark season of your life, it can feel like the light is so far away. Thankfully, All the Wiser is here to prove that there is hope and possibility on the other side of pain. Host Kimi Culp brings you dramatic stories of survival, the realities of life when facing death, and unforgettable lessons on love and loss. All while donating $2000 every episode to a nonprofit making a difference in the world. Today's episode is an interview with Meyli Chapin, who survived an attack on a hotel complex in Kenya by Al-Shabaab terrorists that left 22 civilians dead.

The episode I listened to was about 10 minutes in length and was filled with terrific podcast recommendations. For example, I've already tried the Tracing The Path podcast, a history podcast with episodes ranging from a town in Norway that banned clocks to Winnie The Pooh and copyright law. 

The host of Pod-At-Me, Devin, has a voice that could lead meditation chants, it's so soothing. Her comments after each call-in are short, informative, witty and reassuring. The podcast is well produced with superior sound quality, the use of the old-timey telephone ring is inspired, and the pace and length have "perfect pitch."

My one criticism is screening the people that call because on the episode I listened to, I heard myself recommending a terrific podcast for millennials and recent college graduates called Stand Up & Stand out with Nikki Green. My voice sounded like Steven Tyler from Aerosmith during his fifth rehab stint. I've never smoked, but I sounded like I puffed five packs a day of filterless Camel cigarettes. I suppose my dream of hosting a podcast has gone up in smoke.

Anyway, I will not be on any more shows, therefore you should listen to Pod-At-Me for daily recommendations of podcasts. Or -- call in yourself with your own recommendation. You can call 844-763-2863 for the Pod-At-Me hotline.

Finally, @TINKMedia's POD-AT-ME Hotline is officially open to Twitter submissions. They'll share one recommendation from Twitter each week—call daily to find out if you're selected.