DUE DILIGENCE DUDE - Key Persons


Aaron Hope

Job Titles:
  • Graphic Designer
The creative jack-of-all-trades with experience in UI/UX, branding, and photo editing. Aaron works closely with all the teams to create engaging visuals and easy-to-use interfaces. When not glued to the chair, he's out hiking in nature, dabbling in art projects, or playing guitar. Favorite Podcast: Not Another D&D Podcast

Aaron McQuade

Job Titles:
  • Software Developer
Aaron joined the team in the summer of 2018. As a Pittsburgh native, he loves to follow the Steelers and the Penguins. After work, Aaron prefers to spend as much time as possible outside. Favorite Podcast: Hardcore History

Angelo Mandato

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
Angelo is a member of the board of exexcutives and a co-founder of Blubrry. Angelo restores Firebirds when he's not writing code.

Barry Kantz - CFO, Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • CFO
  • General Counsel
Barry has continuously produced a podcast since 2005 and is one of the founders of RawVoice. Barry twiddles all the dials, switches and levers in the legal, human resources, and finance areas for the company. Barry has a mobile office in his motorhome and enjoys exploring and visiting friends across the country.

Ben Beecroft

Job Titles:
  • Junior Developer
Ben joined the Blubrry development team in January of 2020, after two terms here as an intern. Outside of work (and in times when there's no pandemic) he likes to travel and go to music festivals. Favorite Podcast: Sibling Rivalry

Brian Yuhnke

Job Titles:
  • Creative Director
With 20+ years experience in design and media, Brian consults with the design team to evolve and innovate the RawVoice/Blubrry brand and experience. He began podcasting in 2005 with Angelo Mandato (CIO), the same year they co-founded Rawvoice / Blubrry with Cochrane and Kantz.

Cathy Beuten

Job Titles:
  • Editor
When she's not helping out with Blubrry, Cathy can be found playfully producing a podcast for her day job, CU on the Air, in addition to other writing and editing duties, enjoying family time or hiking in the Rocky Mountains.

Dave Clements

Job Titles:
  • Technical Support Analyst
Outside of helping podcasters as part of Blubrry's Support Team, you can find him co-hosting his podcast, GEEK THIS!, dabbling in creative projects, and playing video games in his free time. He lives in Indiana with his wife, Wendie, daughters Grace and Eiley Joy, and loud-mouth cat, Telli. (Dog coming soon.) Favorite Podcast: Judge John Hodgman

Grant Galinger

Job Titles:
  • Junior Developer
Grant joined Blubrry's development team in the spring of 2021 after interning with them for one term. Outside of work, he spends his time playing guitar and gaming with friends. Favorite Podcast: The Eavesdrop Podcast

Jeff Hinz

Job Titles:
  • Chief Growth Officer
As Chief Growth Officer, Jeff is responsible for business development efforts of RawVoice products and services. Jeff has been a RawVoice board member since 2007 and has been podcasting since 2005. With 30+ years of sales and marketing experience, Jeff looks for new ways to meet consumer needs and business KPIs. Jeff lives in NYC with his family and enjoys all the city has to offer.

Jonathan Allen

Job Titles:
  • Junior Developer
Jonathan joined Blubrry's development team in the summer of 2019. His favorite podcasts include The Lowe Post and Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates. Outside of the podcasting industry, he spends his time running and playing trivia.

Lena Taupier

Job Titles:
  • Interim CIO
Lena leads the development team at Blubrry and is especially passionate about cloud computing. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, playing piano, and creating technical content for her blog, Cloud Compiled.

MacKenzie Bennett

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Services Coordinator
When she's not assisting affiliates, coordinating events or listening to a podcast, she guest co-hosts the company show, Podcast Insider. Pre-COVID you could find her at a concert or festival with an overly-priced craft beer in hand.

Mike Dell

Job Titles:
  • Customer Support Manager
A podcaster since 2005, and part of the support team since 2009. He's co-host of Blubrry's show, Podcast Insider and a Ham Radio Operator (K8LMJ), part-time broadcaster, and an aviation nut. Mike lives in Traverse City, Michigan with his wife Kathy and two beagles, Benny and Percy.

Shawn Thorpe

Job Titles:
  • Customer Support
Longtime podcaster, media producer, and photography enthusiast. A member of the Blubrry team since 2015, Shawn helps cover off-hours support requests. He also writes for Blubrry's monthly newsletter and contributes to the Podcast Insider show.

Todd Cochrane - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Founder and CEO, Inducted to Podcast Hall of Fame
He's been podcasting since 2005, and credited with the first podcast ad deal, GoDaddy. He also founded the Podcast Awards and was inducted into the inaugural class of the Podcast Hall of Fame in 2015. A U.S. Navy Veteran (25 years) and he retired with the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. Now residing in Quincy, MI, Todd spent the majority of the past 25 years in Honolulu, HI with his family. Favorite Podcast: No Agenda