I’m a podcast executive, media entrepreneur, and adjunct professor based in New York. I co-founded Caloroga Media, an independent podcast network producing binge-worthy audio series across true crime, comedy, royals, history, and sports.
My background spans AM radio, Satellite Radio, and now podcasting — where I host two shows of my own, host a show for LiveOne, and teach podcasting production at two colleges.
MY WORK gives you a good overview of the projects I have worked on and the people I have had the privilege of working with.
PODCASTING is a mix of the shows I currently host, the ones we make at Caloroga Media, and some pretty big shows I’ve worked with in the past.
RADIO focuses on my days at SiriusXM and Live One, with a bunch of cool videos of comedians you will recognize.
LINKEDIN or mcdermott at outlook.com are good ways to reach me. (Sorry spambots.)
Media Thoughts Newsletter
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In the Press
St. John’s University
Finding a New Frequency: How Alumnus Turned Radio Background into Podcasting Success
“Be engaged, stay adaptable, and recognize the contributions others make to your success.”
Podcasting Today (UK)
Linnet launches unified AI podcast production platform
“AI shouldn’t replace the person doing the work. It should help them get better at it.”
Podnews
Caloroga Media Celebrates Three Years of Binge-Worthy Podcasts With a New Name and a New Platform
“We like to experiment and look at our show topics a lot like television programmers do.”
Podcast News Daily
Breaking News Approach Drives 17-Fold Surge For Taylor Swift Podcast
“We love to bring that ‘live’ feel to podcasting by dropping episodes when the content is there but keeping a regular schedule for the daily or weekly fans.”
Net Influencer
Why This Podcast Company Chose Short-Form Audio Over Long-Form Video Shows
“John and I both come from the world of terrestrial and satellite radio. We lived for live content. Breaking news, entertainment, sports were all done on the fly.”
Daily Express
Meghan Markle to face major hurdle once in the UK — ‘difficult shadow to live in’
“Meghan may be compared to Princess Catherine, who she is not on talking terms with.”
Sky News Australia
‘Frenzy’: Royal expert reveals key sign Prince Harry could reject offer to meet King Charles after major snub
“It would have overshadowed the purpose of the King’s official trip and shifted the headlines away from the events he was there to undertake.”
Daily Express
Royal Family LIVE: Prince Harry to make bombshell King Charles move for 1 key reason
“There are also significant security and logistical considerations whenever the King travels.”
Sky News Australia
‘Business’: Royal expert reveals Meghan Markle’s true motive for UK visit with Prince Harry
“For Harry, this priority is Invictus. That’s the reason for the visit, and it’s a cause he’s remained deeply committed to.”