I Used to be Somebody

Publicly listed emails

podcast@pickleballmediahq.com

carl@pickleballmediahq.com

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Andrea Sodergren: Engineer Pivots to Stand-Up Comedian and Creator Moms Unhinged

October 13, 2026

This month we have a guest with very unlikely career transitions --an engineering career to social media marketing strategist to a professional stand-up comedian. You'll find out that Andrea Sodergren has done many pivots in her career and life. She is fearless and hilarious, which makes for an awesome conversation. She's more than a stand up comedian now, taking it to the next level. She is the creator and producer of the wildly successful "Moms Unhinged" comedy show. During the past 5 years...

Mark Rothschild: Entrepreneur, CEO, Rabbi and Now Writer of "Accidental Wisdom"

September 15, 2026

Mark has done it all. He had a successful career or two and then became a first-time entrepreneur in his 40's. He created and developed one of the most successful afterschool programs in the country. Today, "Right at School" serves 70,000 students in 1,200 schools nationwide. Mark's germ of an idea he turned into a $100 million dollar business. He sold it just a few year years ago.  Today he is equally successful as a writer. His "Accidental Wisdom"essays on Substack are read by over 30,000 s...

Chris Taylor & Dan Haylett: 3rd Annual Meet the (Un)Retirement Experts

August 04, 2026

You're in for a real treat! It's the "Ask the Experts" bonus episode. We feature two (un)retirement experts who know a lot about what's really important. What you are actually going to do in retirement that will be new, super fun, intellectually stimulating and meaningful?  This year, we give you the best of both worlds by tapping into retirement wisdom on both sides, the financial strategy and planning but also the equally important emotional side. In both interviews, the experts give us som...

The Retirement Wisdom Podcast · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

All Over Again · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with I Used to be Somebody?

I Used to be Somebody is hosted by Carl Landau. Its publicly listed emails are podcast@pickleballmediahq.com and carl@pickleballmediahq.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for I Used to be Somebody?

The publicly listed emails for I Used to be Somebody: podcast@pickleballmediahq.com and carl@pickleballmediahq.com.

How many listeners does I Used to be Somebody have?

Podseeker estimates I Used to be Somebody reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for I Used to be Somebody?

I Used to be Somebody typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Guests typically have a compelling, credible second-act story, with professional experience or specialized expertise that supports practical discussion of retirement, reinvention, entrepreneurship, lifestyle change, or purposeful work. Common among recent guests: Founded or operated a business; Built a notable second career after age 50; Published books or established expertise in retirement and financial planning. Recent guests include Mark Rothschild, Dan Haylett, and Chris Taylor.

How hard is it to get booked on I Used to be Somebody?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does I Used to be Somebody cover?

Recent episodes cover Lifestyle, Retirement, Second Acts, Career Change, and Entrepreneurship. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.