Meet the Product Genius Team

We’re on a mission to help inventors succeed... with a healthy dose of nerd nostalgia.

Product Genius Podcast recording at the Lair

Whether you're sketching your first invention idea on a napkin or preparing to launch your tenth product, you'll find practical advice, honest conversations, and more than a few laughs. We're serious about helping inventors succeed—but we don't believe learning has to be boring. Ready to turn that crazy idea into a success?

MEET THE TEAM

The Voices behind the Mic

Fueled by Dr. Pepper, obscure cultural references, and a passion to help the inventor community!

Noah McNeely

Host, Inventor Champion, Recovering Engineer

Can turn almost any conversation into a cascade of movie references. Believes inventors deserve honest advice—even when it isn’t the answer they hoped for. Frequently found building prototypes, questioning conventional wisdom, or arguing with Steven about something that was supposed to be a minor point.

Steven Julian

Slightly Annoying Co-Host, Wrestling Expert, Fan of Stripers (with one P)

Can spot the flaw in an argument before everyone else has finished nodding. Believes good questions are often more valuable than easy answers. Frequently found climbing out of rabbit holes, keeping conversations energized, or arguing with Noah about something that was supposed to be a minor point.

Jodey Smith

Producer Extraordinaire, beard enthusiast

Can transform a wandering conversation into something resembling an actual podcast. Believes every great show requires equal parts creativity, patience, and strategically placed edits. Frequently found wrangling audio, rescuing abandoned trains of thought, or quietly documenting things Noah and Steven will later deny saying.

Why We Do This (And Why so much obscure nerd stuff?)

Our Mission

We’re here to provide insights and advice for aspiring inventors and entrepreneurs. The show also provides us with a bit of self-therapy, which may be evident as you listen.

Why We Care

We've seen too many inventors fail for all the wrong reasons. We don't want that to happen to you.

The 80s References

Because we're a little retro, a little nerdy, and frankly we just can't help it. Besides, who wants to listen to another boring 45 minute show that could have been an email.