Thanks to you for listening to my show. I want to share what I've learned on this journey so far. And what I'm planning next.But in short, this show will be on hiatus for a couple of weeks. And after that, return as a weekly show.I couldn't

099 - Do You Need a Website?

Apr 12th, 2021 4m 51s

What are the pro's and con's of creating and maintaining a website to support your engagement with your tribe? Maybe it's something you can postpone until your podcast production workflow is running like clockwork?Checkout author Ann Lamott,

098 - Consume Your Show Like as a Listener

Apr 11th, 2021 8m 10s

Before you hit publish, make sure you listen to your show in the sort of environments that your audience will.Also, keep up to date with the latest features of podcast listening apps. Some of them act like content vampires, and some can apply

097 - Upgrading My Mic

Apr 10th, 2021 9m 32s

I've had my Samsom Q2U for a few years now and I'm changing it for a Sontronics Podcast Pro ( https://www.sontronics.com/podcastpro ). In this episode, I share the logic behind my selection and the factors I am taking into consideration.PRODU

096 - Where should I invest my money?

Apr 9th, 2021 12m 43s

Podcasting can be a rabbit hole of tech to buy. How should you allocate your budget? In my opinion, your microphone doesn't even make the top three list of priorities.PRODUCTION NOTES:Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier micRecording device:

095 - Brand Promise

Apr 8th, 2021 6m 11s

Your brand is your promise to your audience. Why is this crucial to get right for podcasting? How can you design a simple brand promise?BRAND PROMISE TEMPLATE - Complete this sentence:The only ________________________________(What?)That__

094 - Generating Ideas Using Quora

Apr 7th, 2021 4m 26s

Quora.com is a free online platform where anyone can post a question for anyone to answer. Users vote on the answers, so the best ones float to the top.Join me to explore how you can use Quora to generate ideas for your podcast and win new su

093 - OBS.ninja

Apr 6th, 2021 9m 46s

OBS.ninja is a free web service that allows you to stream live video from a smartphone, tablet, or remote computer, directly into OBS Studio.What this means is that you can use it to record remote video (or audio-only) interviews with more th

092 - Growth

Apr 5th, 2021 2m 52s

What is Growth and why is it so important?PRODUCTION NOTESRecording device: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Handheld with no cover over the mic)Recording location: Bedroom with no pillow fortRecording format: 16bit WAVSound Treatment Mixing and EQ

091 - Listening Time

Apr 4th, 2021 2m 54s

Listening time is the only metric that counts.PRODUCTION NOTESRecording device: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Handheld with no cover over the mic)Recording location: Bedroom with no pillow fortRecording format: 16bit WAVSound Treatment Mixing an

090 - Start With a Story

Apr 3rd, 2021 2m 45s

A story is a great way to begin an episode.PRODUCTION NOTESRecording device: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Handheld with no cover over the mic)Recording location: Bedroom with no pillow fortRecording format: 16bit WAVSound Treatment Mixing and E

089 - OBS

Apr 2nd, 2021 3m 38s

OBS Studio ( https://obsproject.com/ ) is an app used by gamers to record their videos to post on YouTube or Twitch. But podcasters can use it to back up their remote interviews. A couple of downsides but it's a good tool to have in your kit.

088 - Audiograms

Apr 1st, 2021 4m 16s

Audiograms turn your audio into Social Audio! They are a great way of getting listener attention. Let's explore free ways to make them.Resources mentioned:WNYC - Blog about the creation of the Audiogram ( https://medium.com/@WNYC/socialaudio

087 - RSS Feeds Leak Your Email Address

Mar 31st, 2021 4m 35s

So apart from the above notice. I am recording this episode on Auxbus again. But this time, I did it on my Android phone using the Chrome Brower. Not a bad way to record a solo show, as long as you don't mind recording in one take!PRODUCTION

086 - Auxbus

Mar 30th, 2021 9m 52s

I recorded today's episode on the Auxbus.com podcast creation and publishing platform.Auxbus simplifies the process of creating a podcast by guiding you through their structured approach to building your show and your episodes.It sounds a bi

085 - Reducing Friction in Your Workflow

Mar 29th, 2021 3m 57s

Look at your workflow and remove the grit that gets in the way, or slows you down, from producing your show.PRODUCTION NOTESRecording device: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Handheld with no cover over the mic)Recording location: Bedroom with no pil

084 - Collating Reviews and Ratings

Mar 28th, 2021 2m 25s

Today I share a couple of resources to capture your reviews and ratings.https://podkite.com/https://www.podchaser.com/PRODUCTION NOTESRecording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier micRecording device: Zoom F2 32 bit float Field RecorderRecording l

083 - Mastermind Groups

Mar 27th, 2021 3m 36s

Today I discuss how a community of fellow podcasters is the best secret weapon you can have to raise your game and ship consistently.PRODUCTION NOTESRecording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier micRecording device: Zoom F2 32 bit float Field Recorder

082 - Episode Spine

Mar 26th, 2021 1m 42s

I like podcasts episodes that I can describe in a single sentence. Because it usually means it has a clear and strong message or narrative. Here are some quick ideas to develop the spine of your episode.PRODUCTION NOTESRecording Mic: Zoom LM

081 - mp3 : vbr vs cbr

Mar 25th, 2021 7m 34s

Those enough acronyms for you?!Usually, podcasts are published as 128kbps, mono, constant bit rate (cbr) files. In this episode, I unpack the difference between cbr and variable bit rate (vbr) recordings. And I share how to use the best free

080 - Punch and Roll

Mar 24th, 2021 9m 30s

Punch and roll is a technique used to correct mistakes we make during the recording process instead of later in the editing room. It can be a massive time-saver.Links to examples:Audacity Example Video : https://youtu.be/rl5SZ6xG59AAudacity

079 - Plugins

Mar 23rd, 2021 12m 5s

VST, VST3, AU, AAX plugins! What does it all mean? Why are plugins for my DAW useful. How do I decide if they are worth the investment?ERA Standard Bundle ( https://accusonus.com/products/audio-repair/era-bundle-standard ) I use this suite.

078 - Descript

Mar 22nd, 2021 12m 31s

If you can afford it, then Descript ( https://www.descript.com/ ) is the number one time-saving tool for editing your podcast. It's killer feature is that it creates a transcript of your show that you can use to edit your waveform. And that's

077 - Transcriptions

Mar 21st, 2021 7m 52s

Let's explore why transcriptions are valuable and how to generate them.Transcriptions Services:Otter.aiRev.comDescript.comPRODUCTION NOTESRecording location: Bedroom leaning into my closetMicrophone: Rode SmartLav+ Lavalier Mic ( with

076 - Rode SC6 input/output breakout box for smartphones and tablets.

Mar 20th, 2021 4m 44s

With two TRRS inputs and one stereo headphone output, this tiny adaptor unit connects to any TRRS device. It allows you to connect to TRRS microphones as well as headphones to your phone. Ideal if you are out and about and want to capture an in