101. Franky Corcoran’s 300+ Episode Journey: From Creative Outlet to Career Builder

What started as a way to keep creating content through the pandemic eventually became a twice-weekly show with more than 300 episodes, guests from across the entertainment industry, and opportunities that have directly helped grow Corcoran Entertainment. In this episode, I talked with Franky about what happens when you stop treating your podcast like something you have to do and start treating it like something you genuinely love doing—and how his background in theater, acting, and improv has shaped the way he interviews, handles the unexpected, and builds real relationships through his show. If you're wondering whether podcasting can actually create opportunities beyond downloads and listens, Franky is a great example of what can happen when you simply keep showing up. JOIN: The Podcast Cafe Community a private, application-only community for podcasters who already have a show and are done guessing alone. Apply here: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/community In This Episode• Why Franky started a podcast after COVID shut down his theater plans—and how the “temporary” project turned into 300+ episodes• How he went from one episode a week to two by building a system around the podcast instead of letting it take over his life• The theater and improv skills that make him a better interviewer, especially when things go wrong• How Franky researches guests without turning every interview into a formal interrogation• The boundary rule he follows when discussing sensitive or personal topics with guests—and why the context of the interview matters• How he landed some of his dream guests from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul simply by reaching out• The unexpected opportunities his podcast has created for his writing, theater work, collaborations, and brand• The biggest thing he wishes more people understood about podcasting: getting on the mic is only a small part of the work• What more than 300 episodes taught him about what he's capable of—and why he never expected the podcast to last this long About Franky:Franky Corcoran is the creator of Corcoran Entertainment and host of The Corcoran Entertainment Show, a twice-weekly podcast featuring conversations with people across movies, television, theater, music, writing, and the broader entertainment world. Based in Miramichi, New Brunswick, Franky started the show as a creative outlet during COVID after his theater plans were put on hold. What began as a way to keep creating has grown into a 300+ episode podcast that has helped expand his network, grow Corcoran Entertainment, and connect him with creatives and audiences far beyond his local community. Connect with Franky:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corcoranentertainment/ Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:Apply to work with us: https://hello.dubsado.com/public/form/view/6521a4cc8fdeed003a859a44Join The Podcast Cafe Community: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/communitySteal my Podcast Launch Checklist for free: ⁠https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/checklistWebsite: ⁠https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@EspressoPodcastProduction