35 | 🧠 You Had Me At Hello: Amygdala Media Expert Hewitt Pagenstacher Discusses Podcast Production

Welcome, fellow humans! This week’s episode is bursting with value, laughs, and insider knowledge as we welcome podcast producer and videography expert Hewitt Pagenstecher, founder of Amygdala Media. From the moment we met Hewitt, we knew he had a gift for capturing the heart of a story—through emotion, strategy, and stunning production. This episode is packed with golden nuggets for aspiring podcasters, business leaders, and virtual presenters alike.

💡 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How Amygdala Media bridges emotion and storytelling through video and audio
• The origin and intention behind the company name, tied to psychology and marketing
• Hewitt’s journey from business grad to media entrepreneur, launching in 2019 (yes, pre-COVID!)
• The strategies behind successful podcasting: from planning and production to promotion
• Why video content and YouTube are crucial for podcast growth today
• A behind-the-scenes peek at hybrid podcast production: remote vs. in-studio
• How short-form content (like Reels and TikToks) can fuel podcast discovery
• The importance of virtual presence and why a Group Virtual Office Audit is a must for anyone on-camera

🎧 We Also Discuss:

• Technical tips for mics and lighting (plus Hewitt’s studio setup secrets)
• Building a dream team for production (audio engineers, lighting pros, editors—you name it!)
• Common virtual flubs (we see you, "you're on mute" moments 🙈)
• The Laugh Basement comedy show and Cool Portland People series on YouTube
• The essential balance between content and quality in today’s noisy media landscape

🔗 Resources & Mentions:

• 🔗Amygdala Media LLC
• 🔗Cool Portland People
• 🔗Virtual Office Audit Registration

👏 A huge thank you to Hewitt for his insights about our Podcast and training program and his creative inspiration throughout this episode. Whether you're just starting a podcast or want to polish your on-camera game, this episode is your perfect next step.

Contact Us on Social Media:

🔗Kimberli Gilbert Linked-In

🔗Kathy Gadinas Linked-In

🔗Hewitt Pagenstecher LinkedIn

🔗Amygdala Media LLC Instagram

 

🎤 Want to make your podcast dream a reality? Start with your virtual presence and finish strong with a production partner like Amygdala Media.