About Us

Founder – Podcast Pro: Dave Swerdlick

As an early adopter of podcasting, I’ve gained a unique insight into content creation, delivery, and reach, especially in “Kids and Family.” From recording techniques, podcasting SEO best practices, and how to get the widest distribution for maximum exposure, our goal is to provide you with the best service available, so you and your students can deliver content, you’ll be proud of.

Book:

Market Domination for Podcasting:

Secrets From the World’s Top Podcasters

Chapter 13: PodcastClass Founder

Dave Swerdlick

***Voted one of the best podcasting books of all time written by marketing marvel and co-host of the SharkPreneur podcast with Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington (BookAuthority).**

From the Author:

“Market Domination for Podcasting Shares the Secrets of 23 of the Top Podcasters and Marketing Minds in the World Today.”

• #1 on APPLE PODCASTS! Creator and Executive Producer of “StoryCub – Video Picture Books”.

StoryCub reached #1 it’s category: “Kids and Family”, BEATING Big Names that include Sesame Street and Nick Jr. Woo-Hoo!

Uptown Podcast Studios - Producer of StoryCub that went to Number 1 on Apple / iTunes "Kids and Family" Podcast Chart.

• Podcast Awards: Top 10 recognition in two categories: “People’s Choice” and “Best Education” (after 1.2 million votes).

**Mariah Carey and Dave Swerdlick of Uptown Podcast Studios – Minneapolis**

dave swerdlick of uptown podcast studios with steven tyler and tom hamilton of aerosmith. the band were co-hosts on a tv property developed by Dave. — **Dave Swerdlick of Uptown Podcast Studios with Steven Tyler and Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith.**

• An extensive career in the music industry that includes stints at Arista Records, MCA/Universal Music, and a decade at Columbia Records/Sony Music, where I developed, hosted, and executive produced exclusive television programming to promote the labels artists.

**Dave Swerdlick of Uptown Podcast studios – Twin Cities and Julio Iglesias**

Some of the biggest names in music were on as guests or co-hosted, resulting in what Billboard Magazine called “A fresh, new way to expose the labels music.”

**Dave Swerdlick of Uptown Podcast Studios playing a show with the band Warrant.**

Dave worked directly with and helped boost the careers of numerous talent that include: Mariah Carey, The Fugees, Bruce Springsteen, Tony Bennett, Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, Billy Joel, Beyonce, Harry Connick Jr., Neil Diamond, Train, and The Offspring.

dave Swerdlick of Uptown Podcast Studios with co-Host Tony Bennett — **Dave and one of his co-hosts: Tony Bennett**

• Former Radio Program Director and On-Air Talent.

• Winner: Best 30-Second Radio Spot – Colorado Broadcasters Association.

• Honored to be an Apple Podcast and Google Podcast Partner.