Min Interview with Marcus Couch of The Scene Zine
Marcus Couch is the man behind the legendary hard rock music show The Scene Zine. Marcus shares his music industry talent to thousands of new fans, digging up the best independent hard rock and heavy metal music on the planet
When & why did you begin podcasting?
I began producing The Scene Zine about 10 years ago while owning a record label. The show was originally designed to feature independent rock artists on our label. It was released as a monthly CD compilation with band interviews, music and music scene news.
In mid 2004 I began researching ways to put the show online and came across RSS technology and eventually podcasting. I started podcasting in late 2004 after hearing several episodes of DSC, specifically an episode with Adam Curry and Ron Bloom titled “Strategy Cast 2.0″ where they provided a road map to podcasters. I followed the directions to the letter and wound up signing with Podshow a few months later after recording only 11 episodes.
What is the most significant thing to happen to you personally as a direct result of producing your podcast?
I have made friends with a lot of creative, talented people and have been generously provided the opportunity for a dramatic boost in lifestyle. I’ve also learned a lot about online marketing and brand building.
What podcasts, if any, do you regularly listen to or watch?
I listen to a ton of business and marketing related podcasts as well as shows like Karmabanque, Weekly Web Tools, The Musician’s Cooler, Yeast Radio, Learning Greek, Happy Tree Friends and about 80 more.
As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up?
I wanted to become an officer in the US Navy and be deployed on a nuclear submarine. It happened for me at age 24.
What does the future hold for you and your shows?
I am transitioning into video with two new shows for 2008. One is music based, the other focused on online and affiliate marketing.
