Talking Too Loud with Chris Savage

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May 2026

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Welcome to Talking Too Loud, a show for people building brands, products, and content that actually stand out—where we try to unpack what’s working right now, and what’s just noise. Hosted by Wistia's CEO and loudest talker, Chris Savage.

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October 15, 2024Episode 10727 min

From Video Hosting to Video Platform with Wistia's Co-Founders

Going from point solution to platform is no easy feat. On the latest episode of Talking Too Loud, Chris Savage and Brendan Schwartz dive deep into the intricacies of transforming Wistia from a video hosting and analytics website into a comprehensive video platform. Tune in to hear the challenges, strategies, and triumphs they encountered along the way. Highlights include:The origin story of Wistia's initial vision and early days.The shift from video hosting to a comprehensive video platform.Overcoming operational challenges and pivoting company culture.Key milestones and the impact of rapid product launches.Marketing strategies for shifting public perception from point solution to platform.Links to Learn More:Follow Savage on LinkedInFollow Brendan on LinkedInFollow Sylvie on LinkedInSubscribe to Talking Too Loud on WistiaWatch on YouTubeFollow Talking Too Loud on InstagramFollow Talking Too Loud on TikTokLove what you heard? Leave us a review on Apple!Leave us a review on Spotify!

September 17, 2024Episode 10517 min

Talking Too Loud Mini: Hey, Siri and Habits with Savage and Sylvie

On this mini episode of Talking Too Loud, Savage and Sylvie serve up their loudest takes (sans guest) on the virtues of digital organization, the latest iOS update and Siri, Atomic Habits by James Clear, and adopting new habits in general. They also get pretty loud about TTL heading back to HubSpot’s INBOUND conference and the Wistia music video that’s hot off the presses. Links to Learn More:Follow Savage on LinkedInFollow Sylvie on LinkedInSubscribe to Talking Too Loud on WistiaWatch on YouTubeFollow Talking Too Loud on InstagramFollow Talking Too Loud on TikTokLove what you heard?Leave us a review on Apple! Leave us a review on Spotify!

September 3, 2024Episode 10451 min

Marketing Throughlines — from SaaS to Climate Tech — with Meghan Keaney Anderson

With twenty years of experience at the intersection of brand, product marketing and demand generation, Meghan Keaney Anderson has seen a lot of marketing tactics come and go. But there are some that just have staying power. On the latest episode of Talking Too Loud, learn why simple messaging, savvy storytelling, and creative risk taking will always be part of Meghan’s marketing playbook, regardless of industry. Links Follow Meghan Keaney Anderson on LinkedInLearn more about WatershedFollow Chris Savage on LinkedInLearn more about WistiaSubscribe to Talking Too Loud on WistiaWatch on YouTubeFollow Talking Too Loud on InstagramFollow Talking Too Loud on TikTokLove what you heard? Leave us a review on Apple! Leave us a review on Spotify!

April 30, 2024Episode 10352 min

Building a Reusable Notebook Empire with Entrepreneur Joe Lemay

Do startup founders have to be a little bit nutty? That’s just one of the questions Savage and Sylvie kicked around with Talking Too Loud guest Joe Lemay, the jiu-jitsu-loving entrepreneur and co-founder of Rocketbook. On this week’s episode, learn how an airplane epiphany, coupled with a deep belief in the product viability of reusable notebooks, took Joe on a wild ride that started with a Shark Tank flop but ended with a 50-million-dollar exit.Links to learn more about Joe:Joe’s LinkedInLinks to learn more about Rocketbook:RocketbookFollow Talking Too Loud on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talkingtooloudpod/Subscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review!We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you’d want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.

August 20, 2024Episode 10347 min

Your New Favorite Health App with Anand Sharma, CEO of Gyroscope

Chris Savage has spent the better part of a decade obsessing over Gyroscope, an app that lets you track and improve everything about your health. He’s sung the app's praises for helping him create healthy habits, and if you’ve been in his vicinity, he’s almost certainly showed you his Gyroscope dashboard. But it wasn’t until recently that Chris finally got to connect with the person who created it! On the latest episode of Talking Too Loud, Chris sat down with Gyroscope CEO and founder Anand Sharma to talk about the inspiration behind the app, scaling the product with an insanely small team, how they’re incorporating AI, and their foray into marketing.Links to learn more about Anand:Anand’s LinkedInGyroscopeFollow Wistia’s CEO Chris Savage on LinkedInSubscribe to Talking Too Loud on WistiaWatch on YouTubeFollow Talking Too Loud Social:InstagramTikTokLove what you heard? Leave us a review!On AppleOn Spotify

August 6, 2024Episode 10258 min

Go-To-Market Therapy with HubSpot’s CMO, Kipp Bodnar

Ever wish you could have a go-to-market therapy session with one of the most seasoned marketers in the biz? We have, and lucky for us, the B2B doctor was in! On this week’s episode of Talking Too Loud, Chris gets some sage advice from HubSpot’s Chief Marketing Officer, Kipp Bodnar, on the best ways to market platforms vs. point solutions. The pair get quite loud about the virtues of tech-optimism, the future of brand, and the best way to perform marketing inception! Also, Sylvie gets loud about the Olympics! Links to Learn More About Kipp:Kipp’s LinkedInKipp’s Podcast, Marketing Against the GrainLinks to Learn More about Wistia and Talking Too Loud:Follow Wistia’s CEO Chris Savage on LinkedInSubscribe to Talking Too Loud on WistiaWatch Talking Too Loud on YouTubeFollow Talking Too Loud on InstagramFollow Talking Too Loud on TikTokLove what you heard? Leave us a review on Apple!Leave us a review on Spotify!

July 23, 2024Episode 10144 min

Consistency is King with Noah Kagan, Author of Million Dollar Weekend

Lore has it that in 2010, Noah Kagan, entrepreneur, Youtuber, and taco aficionado, founded AppSumo over a single weekend, spending $60 on a developer and a domain name. Today it’s an 8-figure business. On this episode of Talking Too Loud, Chris and Sylvie caught up with Noah to talk about consistency as a practice, finding creative inspiration outside the office, and his new book — basically a cheat code for anyone looking to launch a new business — Million Dollar Weekend.Links to learn more about Noah:Noah’s LinkedInNoah’s Youtube ChannelFollow Talking Too Loud on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talkingtooloudpod/Subscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard?Leave us a review!We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you’d want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.

July 9, 2024Episode 10047 min

The Talking Too Loud 100th Episode Extravaganza

When a podcast that launched during the pandemic reaches its 100 episode, there’s only one thing to do: flip the script and put the host in the hot seat! On this special edition of Talking Too Loud, Wistia’s CEO and loudest talker goes on a zany interview adventure as he answers 100 questions while navigating a surprise tour of Boston during a heat wave. Follow Talking Too Loud on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talkingtooloudpod/Subscribewistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review!We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you’d want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.

June 11, 2024Episode 9953 min

Show Me The Money Words with Copywriting Expert Joanna Wiebe

In marketing, words matter. They inspire and explain, but according to conversion copywriting expert Joanna Wiebe, their main goal is to persuade. On the latest episode of Talking Too Loud, Savage and Sylvie sit down with the brilliant mind behind Copyhackers and the Copy Chief at CH Agency to learn about the art and science of crafting copy that drives results. From homepage headlines to email etiquette, Joanna offers insights into her creative process, and reveals the secrets behind some of her most successful campaigns. Links to learn more about Joanna:Joanna’s LinkedInCopyhackersFollow Talking Too Loud on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talkingtooloudpod/Subscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review!We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you’d want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.

May 28, 2024Episode 9857 min

Growing Wistia Live with Senior Product Manager, Yooni Choi and Product Marketing Manager, Jean Merlain

Product launches are full of fanfare, but what happens after the big unveiling? How do you retain customers? How do you incorporate feedback? And how do you make sure you’re communicating the latest features the product offers? These are just some of the questions that Chris and Sylvie get into on the latest episode of Talking Too Loud. Alongside Wistia’s Senior Product Marketer, Yooni Choi, and Product Marketing Manager Jean Merlain, the quad peeks behind the product-curtain to explore the challenges and strategies involved in growing Wistia Live.Links to learn about Wistia Live:https://wistia.com/product/live-streamingLinks to learn about Jean and Yooni:Jean's LinkedInYooni's LinkedInFollow Talking Too Loud on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/talkingtooloudpod/Subscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loudLove what you heard? Leave us a review!We want to hear from you!Write in and let us know what you think about the show, who you’d want us to interview on future episodes, and any feedback you have for our team.