Who hosts The Zicast?

The Zicast is hosted by Ryan Ziaks. They have published 134 episodes. The show covers comedy, with an interviews focus.

What has The Zicast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 131: Carlos Calo Rodríguez, Balancing Content Creation, Coaching, and Community", "Episode 130: Sam Bloch, Scaling Big Tech Safety Operations And Standing Out In A Saturated Job Market", and "Episode 129: Sydney Bezelik, Translating an Athlete’s Intuition into Photographing the NBA and WNBA". The latest went out on 25 Sep 2026 and ran about 34 minutes. These are from season 3. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does The Zicast publish?

The Zicast publishes weekly, a median of 7 days between episodes. Episodes average about 45 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 134 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

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For The Zicast, Booking Probability sits at 35/100, Listen Score at 30/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

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The Zicast covers personal development, athletics, creativity, education, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. The show carries an audience score of 5/100. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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The Zicast

Hosted by Ryan Ziaks · comedy · EN · 134 episodes

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A podcast hosted by Ryan Ziaks and joined by friends. Get to know me while you get to know others. "Everyone has a story."

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Episode #31
Episode 131: Carlos Calo Rodríguez—Balancing Content Creation, Coaching, and Community
Sep 25, 202634 minS3
On Episode 131, I'm joined by Sports Media Creative and Coach: Carlos Calo Rodríguez! We discuss his journey from growing up in Puerto Rico to working with their professional basketball league, his diverse background spanning sports writing, photography, and content creation, the unfiltered reality behind building a career in sports media, and his personal advice for young creators trying to find their footing in the industry.Hope you enjoy!Hosted by: Ryan ZiaksThe Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango The Zicast Score Composed By: Sean Valutkevich Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1#sportsmedia #sports #contentcreator #sportsphotography #sportscoaching #collegesoccer #youthcoaching #puertorico #quinnipiac #quinnipiacuniversity #sportsindustry #careerjourney #mediareality #behindthescenes #creativeprocesses 00:00 — Welcome to Episode 131!00:27 — About Carlos01:15 — Growing Up in Puerto Rico & Shifting from Fan to Media05:42 — Wearing Many Hats: Writing, Photography, & Content Creation10:18 — How His College Experience Influenced His Coaching Style15:35 — Working with Puerto Rico's Professional Basketball League21:10 — The Reality vs. Glamour of the Sports Media Industry28:45 — Advice for Aspiring Creators34:20 — Get to Know You's41:05 — Outro & Closing Thoughts
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Episode #28
Episode 130: Sam Bloch—Scaling Big Tech Safety Operations And Standing Out In A Saturated Job Market
Sep 18, 202659 minS3
On Episode 130, I'm joined by Tech & AI Builder: Sam Bloch! We discuss his journey from starting out in desktop IT support to overseeing YouTube Trust & Safety operations across 800+ global moderators, how adopting a "heads-up" mindset and "getting on the balcony" unlocks career mobility, the realities of building AI tools to combat illicit content online, his experience founding Quinnipiac University's "Level Up" program at Google Los Angeles, and his actionable framework for leveraging LinkedIn and digital portfolios to stand out in today's competitive job market.Hope you enjoy! (The views expressed by Sam Bloch are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views of his employer or Google). Hosted by: Ryan ZiaksThe Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango The Zicast Score Composed By: Sean Valutkevich Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1#youtube #google #googlelabs #quinnipiac #michiganstate #trustandsafety #contentmoderation #qualityassurance #programmanagement #onlinesafety #PlatformSafety #childsafety #aiethics #artificialintelligence #ai #generativeai #aitools #googlegemini #techcareers #breakintotech #techjobs #jobhunt #jobsearchstrategy #earlycareer #collegetocareer #classof2025 #classof2026 #recentgraduates #careergrowth #careerstrategy #jobhuntingtips #professionaldevelopment #mentorship #resumetips #portfoliobuilding #digitalportfolio #uxdesign #selfadvocacy #personalbranding #linkedintips #networkingmatters #leadershipdevelopment #futureofwork #workplaceculture #techinnovation #quantumcomputing #cybersecurity #podcastcommunity #podcastinterview #newepisodealert #youtubeshorts 00:00 — Welcome to Episode 130! 00:41 — About Sam05:14 — Job Hunting During COVID & The Diminishing Value of Degrees 10:23 — Heads-Up vs. Heads-Down Work 16:48 — "Getting on the Balcony" to Solve Workplace Problems 22:48 — Scaling Empathy Across 800+ Global Moderators 24:42 — Trust & Safety Operations at YouTube 28:09 — Quinnipiac's "Level Up" Program at Google LA 34:52 — Job Market Realities & Owning Your Brand on LinkedIn 40:37 — Building with AI & Platform Defense Realities 48:10 — Job Search Advice 52:13 — Get to Know You's 58:38 — Outro & Closing Thoughts
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Episode #29
Episode 129: Sydney Bezelik—Translating an Athlete’s Intuition into Photographing the NBA and WNBA
Sep 11, 202647 minS3
On Episode 129, I'm joined by sports photographer: Sydney Bezelik! We discuss her journey from training as an elite gymnast to photographing courtside at NBA and WNBA games, the intricate technical work behind arena strobes and remote camera rigging, her time working inside the photo archives at NBA headquarters, and her advice for young creatives on building authentic industry relationships. Hope you enjoy!Hosted by: Ryan ZiaksThe Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango The Zicast Score Composed By: Sean Valutkevich Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1#sportsphotography #sportsphotographer #nba #wnba #basketball #basketballphotography #courtside #washingtonwizards #washingtonmystics #lebronjames #jmu #gettyimages #behindthescenes #sportsmedia #freelancephotographer #creativeadvertising #lacrosse #gymnast #photographypodcast #podcastinterview #behindthelens #athlete #athletics #linkedin #linkedintips #networking #media #advice #trending #youtubeshorts #youtube 00:00 — Welcome to Episode 129! 00:29 — About Sydney & Interning at NBA Headquarters 01:29 — Retiring from Elite Gymnastics & Picking Up a Camera 03:33 — Shadowing Her First NBA Game as a High School Senior 04:38 — Building a Client Roster Through Cold Outreach & LinkedIn 07:22 — Photographing Lacrosse vs. Basketball10:51 — Learning Under Team Photographer Steven Gosling 15:11 — What Photographing an NBA Game Actually Looks Like19:42 — Digging Through Historic NBA Film Slides & Digital Archives 24:21 — Capturing LeBron James’ Iconic Chalk Toss 28:58 — Photographing the WNBA & Lessons in Mentorship 32:25 — Handling Sensitive Assets, Embargoes, and Establishing Trust 35:41 — Advice for Aspiring Photographers37:43 — Get to Know You's 45:36 — Outro & Closing Thoughts
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Episode #28
Episode 128: Kaitlin La Du—Why The Human Touch Still Outperforms The Algorithm
Sep 4, 20261h 10mS3
On Episode 128, I'm joined by Social Media and Communications Professional: Kaitlin La Du! We discuss the evolving tension between AI and human craft in creative marketing, leading a team of 30+ students on an award-winning NFL advertising campaign, her journey pitching and launching the first TikTok account for Snowmass Village, how shadowing global photographer David Yarrow reshaped her perspective on the meticulous effort required to create standout content, and her personal advice on networking for recent graduates. Hope you enjoy!Hosted by: Ryan ZiaksThe Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango The Zicast Score Composed By: Sean Valutkevich Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1#socialmediamarketing #contentcreation #storytelling #brandstrategy #aimarketing #ai #artificialintelligence #socialmediastrategy #socialmediamanager #digitalmarketing #marketingpodcast #nfl #football #advertising #digitaladvertising #tiktok #tiktokmarketing #mccann #marist #linkedin #linkedintips #networkingtips #careeradvice #postgraduates #agencylife #confidence #behindthescenes #creativedirection #impostersyndrome #communicationskills 00:00 — Welcome to Episode 128! 00:10 — About Kaitlin 03:38 — Pitching & Launching the Snowmass Village TikTok Account 06:51 — Behind the Scenes with David Yarrow & Interning at McCann NYC 12:32 — Finding a Niche at Marist & Taking Over University Socials 17:33 — Creating the Media Manager Role at Shakespeare on the Sound 22:33 — Getting People on Camera & The Art of Adapting on the Fly 25:28 — Leading 30+ Students in the NSAC Campaign for the NFL 29:42 — Stepping into Leadership & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 40:22 — What People Misunderstand About Working in Social Media 42:19 — AI Slop vs. The Value of Human Craft50:26 — Strategic Trend-Hopping & Why Brands Must Understand Their "Lore" 55:26 — Get to Know You’s 1:09:22 — Outro & Closing Thoughts
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Episode #27
Episode 127: Nick Lofgren—Embracing The Lifelong Cycle Of Animal Care
Aug 28, 202641 minS3
On Episode 127, I'm joined by Veterinary Student: Nick Lofgren! We discuss his early hands-on clinical experience assisting with animal surgeries, the unique challenges involved in working with large equine patients, how he balances personal emotion and mental well-being in a demanding medical field, and his personal advice on believing in yourself through academic and professional obstacles.Hope you enjoy!Hosted by: Ryan ZiaksThe Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango The Zicast Score Composed By: Sean Valutkevich Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1#podcastepisode #newepisode #podcastinterview #podcasting #interviewseries #veterinarymedicine #vetmedlife #futurevet #vetstudent #prevet #vetschoollife #dvm #veterinarian #vetlife #animaldoctor #vetmedlife #veterinarystudent #vetschool #animalcare #pethealth #vetsurgery #equinevet #exoticpets #vetclinic #vettech #surgicalcare #vethospital #animallovers #quinnipiac #StGeorgesUniversity #bobcatnation #collegetocareer #gradschool #careerjourney #Inspiration 00:00 — Welcome to Episode 127!00:35 — About Nick01:29 — Discovering a Passion for Vet Med01:58 — Surgical Experience at Tower Hill Animal Hosptial 05:04 — Small Animals, Exotics, and Equine Care13:21 — Bonding with Different Animals15:05 — The Emotional Realities of Vet Care20:21 — Misconceptions About Veterinarians23:04 — Acceptance to St. George's Vet School25:59 — Advice for Aspiring Vet Students28:11 — Get to Know You's 40:14 — Outro & Final Thoughts
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Episode #28

Episode 130: Sam Bloch—Scaling Big Tech Safety Operations And Standing Out In A Saturated Job Market

Sep 18, 202659 minS3

On Episode 130, I'm joined by Tech & AI Builder: Sam Bloch! We discuss his journey from starting out in desktop IT support to overseeing YouTube Trust & Safety operations across 800+ global moderators, how adopting a "heads-up" mindset and "getting on the balcony" unlocks career mobility, the realities of building AI tools to combat illicit content online, his experience founding Quinnipiac University's "Level Up" program at Google Los Angeles, and his actionable framework for leveraging LinkedIn and digital portfolios to stand out in today's competitive job market.Hope you enjoy! (The views expressed by Sam Bloch are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views of his employer or Google). Hosted by: Ryan ZiaksThe Zicast Logo Designed by: Joe FlynnThe Zicast Intro Designed by: Jose Sarango The Zicast Score Composed By: Sean Valutkevich Thumbnail Designed by: Patrick Sorbero Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1#youtube #google #googlelabs #quinnipiac #michiganstate #trustandsafety #contentmoderation #qualityassurance #programmanagement #onlinesafety #PlatformSafety #childsafety #aiethics #artificialintelligence #ai #generativeai #aitools #googlegemini #techcareers #breakintotech #techjobs #jobhunt #jobsearchstrategy #earlycareer #collegetocareer #classof2025 #classof2026 #recentgraduates #careergrowth #careerstrategy #jobhuntingtips #professionaldevelopment #mentorship #resumetips #portfoliobuilding #digitalportfolio #uxdesign #selfadvocacy #personalbranding #linkedintips #networkingmatters #leadershipdevelopment #futureofwork #workplaceculture #techinnovation #quantumcomputing #cybersecurity #podcastcommunity #podcastinterview #newepisodealert #youtubeshorts 00:00 — Welcome to Episode 130! 00:41 — About Sam05:14 — Job Hunting During COVID & The Diminishing Value of Degrees 10:23 — Heads-Up vs. Heads-Down Work 16:48 — "Getting on the Balcony" to Solve Workplace Problems 22:48 — Scaling Empathy Across 800+ Global Moderators 24:42 — Trust & Safety Operations at YouTube 28:09 — Quinnipiac's "Level Up" Program at Google LA 34:52 — Job Market Realities & Owning Your Brand on LinkedIn 40:37 — Building with AI & Platform Defense Realities 48:10 — Job Search Advice 52:13 — Get to Know You's 58:38 — Outro & Closing Thoughts

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Can I switch plans later?

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Do you offer a free trial?

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Is the 20% annual discount automatic?

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What if I have more than 50 profiles or 20 clients?

That is our Enterprise tier. Contact our sales team and we will build a custom plan with volume pricing, a dedicated account manager, and SLA guarantees.

The Zicast

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is The Zicast?

About the host

Recent episodes

Episode 131: Carlos Calo Rodríguez—Balancing Content Creation, Coaching, and Community

Episode 130: Sam Bloch—Scaling Big Tech Safety Operations And Standing Out In A Saturated Job Market

Episode 129: Sydney Bezelik—Translating an Athlete’s Intuition into Photographing the NBA and WNBA

Episode 128: Kaitlin La Du—Why The Human Touch Still Outperforms The Algorithm

Episode 127: Nick Lofgren—Embracing The Lifelong Cycle Of Animal Care

Guest Appearances

Oliver Lee

Alex Kendall

Ben Kane

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch The Zicast for

Podcasts like The Zicast

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

The Zicast

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is The Zicast?

About the host

Recent episodes

Episode 131: Carlos Calo Rodríguez—Balancing Content Creation, Coaching, and Community

Episode 130: Sam Bloch—Scaling Big Tech Safety Operations And Standing Out In A Saturated Job Market

Episode 129: Sydney Bezelik—Translating an Athlete’s Intuition into Photographing the NBA and WNBA

Episode 128: Kaitlin La Du—Why The Human Touch Still Outperforms The Algorithm

Episode 127: Nick Lofgren—Embracing The Lifelong Cycle Of Animal Care

Guest Appearances

Oliver Lee

Alex Kendall

Ben Kane

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch The Zicast for

Podcasts like The Zicast

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

Every question we get asked before
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Every question we get asked before
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