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e232 – PowerPoint stories of horror – humor – and everything in between
e231 – Navigating the Awkward Phase of AI: Embracing AI Tools for Workflows Today, with David Fortin
Show Notes – Episode #231 A NEW EPISODE of The Presentation Podcast releases tomorrow, Tuesday, October 7, 2025! Host Troy Chollar is excited to dive into the evolving world of AI with David Fortin from Piggy Bank Accountant on our latest episode! Yes, overall we are in an awkward phase with AI adoption, but David shares some interesting thoughts and insights. David and Troy focus primarily on [...]
e230 – Behind the Scenes of the Presentation Summit: What Awaits Attendees This Year, with Rick Altman
Show Notes – Episode 230 In this latest episode, hosts Troy, Sandy, and Nolan are joined by Rick Altman, director of The Presentation Summit. They discuss the upcoming Summit (October 19th-22nd 2025), its array of guest speakers and engaging sessions. Rick shares behind-the-scenes insights and announces a special $75 registration discount, exclusively for The Presentation Podcast listeners. Listeners [...]
e229 – How Can You Master PowerPoint and Elevate Your Presentation Design Skills?
Show Notes – Episode #229 In this episode of The Presentation Podcast, hosts Troy Chollar, Nolan Haims, and Sandy Johnson explore where to learn PowerPoint and slide design. They discuss a wide range of resources, including online tutorials, webinars, training programs, professional organizations, books, webinars, conferences and communities. The overall takeaway, the importance of hands-on experience. The [...]
e228 – Navigating Change: Insights on Presentation Design Over the Last Decade and SlideRabbit’s Big Transition Bethany Auck
Show Notes for Episode #228 In this episode of The Presentation Podcast, the hosts are joined by Bethany Auck, founder of SlideRabbit, for a candid and insightful conversation. The group reflect on the past decade of transformation in presentation design. They also talk with Bethany about the journey of building SlideRabbit and its recent acquisition and transition [...]
e227 – Inspiration Everywhere. Tips for Infusing Energy and Storytelling into Your Slides with Jody Wissing
Show Notes – Episode #227 In this episode of The Presentation Podcast, hosts Troy Chollar, Sandy Johnson, and Nolan Haims chat with guest Jody Wissing – a truly energetic and creative presentation designer! They talk about how everyday experiences, travel, and even advertising inspire presentation design and storytelling. Jody shares her tips for simplifying slides, engaging audiences, [...]
e226 – Typography Unleashed in PowerPoint: From Fonts to Function with Julie Terberg and Lori Chollar
Show Notes – Episode #226 In this episode of The Presentation Podcast, the hosts, plus guests Julie Terberg and Lori Chollar, dive into the art of typography in PowerPoint slide design. We discuss the differences between fonts and typography, share practical tips for font pairing, and address PowerPoint’s limitations compared to professional design software. We also explore [...]