Adventures in Podcasting
97 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPodcasting is an adventure, peppered with challenges along the way, but full of unexpected rewards. Pilar has been podcasting since 2014 and is now ready to help others along the way. Join Pilar's little podcasting corner, from where she can share what's she's learned (and is still learning) about podcasting and through that, about herself. adventuresinpodcasting.com
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Adventures in hosting multiple podcasts, working with different co-hosts and interviewing high-profile guests with J Thorn
June 19, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBJ Thorn currently hosts Writers, Ink, The Author Life, and The Music NFT Show. J’s prolific journey as a podcaster started, with the The Horror Writers Podcast. He stumbled around in the dark at the beginning, finding his voice and style - and you can hear what he sounded like in episode 1, “it’s as raw as it gets”. 10.20 MINS There were a number of podcasts in between that J experimented with, like The Intronaut, a podcast for introverts. J wanted to share some of his experiences as an...
Podcasting is personal
June 05, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBWhile on her break way from base, Pilar ponders on the nature of podcasts as "personal chronicles". I hadn’t planned a show for this week, but I made an effort to keep to a regular schedule. I’m actually not at home, so the audio will sound different and the set up is not as comfortable. The trigger for jumping behind the microphone was listening to Daniel Aragay in Haciendo el Sueco, where he talks about his time in Sweden. Recently he commented on a Twitter conversation, after a person ...
Adventures of a new podcaster - well, of a new podcast host - with Marisa Eikenberry
May 22, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBMarisa Eikenberry is the co-host of Long Distance Work Life. Marisa is the web developer at the Kevin Eikenberry group, and she has been editing their podcasts Remarkable Leadership since 2016 and Talk Like a Leader since 2019. Marisa goes into detail of how these shows are recorded, her process with the hosts and the differences working between shows, talking about how much editing she does for both shows, what she looks out for when she’s listening back, etc So this will be of interest t...
Adventures of a new podcaster - well, of a new podcast host
May 15, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBMarisa Eikenberry is the co-host of Long Distance Work Life. Marisa is the web developer at the Kevin Eikenberry group, and she has been editing their podcasts Remarkable Leadership since 2016 and Talk Like a Leader since 2019. Marisa goes into detail of how these shows are recorded, her process with the hosts and the differences working between shows, talking about how much editing she does for both shows, what she looks out for when she’s listening back, etc So this will be of interest t...
Adventures in (almost) completing my 300th episode
May 08, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBIn today's episode, Pilar shares her process in creating a 3 part episode 300 for the 21st Century Work Life podcast. This is another solo episode, but I've started interviewing again. And I have you, the listeners to thank for this. In voicing in the last episode my inability or reluctance, to reach out to podcasters I wanted to talk to, I realised how silly that was, so I reached out to one of my favourite podcasters, he replied within minutes, and I'm recording with him in June! 04.10 m...
Ep 23 Adventures in preparing for my 300th episode!
April 24, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBIn today's episode, Pilar shares some of what she's learned from the first three interviews for this show, and how she's getting on with episode 300 of the 21st Century Work Life podcast. Plus ,she's got a book recommendation for you. I'm pausing the interviews, but will be recording more in June. But I think I'll have enough adventures of my own for at least another three episodes, so I'll hope you'll stay with me until then. And it's also an opportunity for you to get in touch with you...
Adventures with Bernie J Mitchell: Finding your voice, giving voice to others and making a difference
April 10, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBBernie J Mitchell is currently the host of Tech London and Coworking Values, but he's hosted many other shows before. In this episode, he talks to Pilar about using podcasting to find your voice, and giving voice to others. (And we even have an owl say hello.) Bernie started podcasting because he loved listening to podcasts and was also a fan of talk radio. He set up his first show and thought that it would be great to have Seth Godin on the show. So he invited him and guess what, he interv...
Adventures with Myriam Hadnes: Nurturing guests, mapping out episodes and a different view on sponsorship
March 27, 2022 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBMyriam Hadnes is the host of the Workshops Work podcast, where she talks to guests about facilitation and collaboration. We also talk about the role the podcast has taken in developing her business and community, sponsor breaks and how she uses a visual map to guide people into her show. Workshops Work was part of her business communication, and a year and a half into her podcast, she actually changed the name of her business to match the podcast. Her first guest was her mentor, who also...
Adventures with Craig Wealand: Working with a co-host and building a community around your podcast
March 11, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBYay, episode 20 and I'm celebrating by bringing in my first guest, Craig Wealand, host of Aprender Inglés con Reza y Craig, a podcast that teaches English as a foreign language. I co-hosted En clave de podcast with Craig, and we learned loads, about podcasting and about the podcast-sphere in Spain, where Craig is based. Craig's show is aimed at mainly Spanish speakers with an intermediate or advanced level of English, who want to improve it. They cover grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, t...
Adventures with listeners, guests, tech problems, and the intrusion of video
February 27, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn today's episode, Pilar talks about meeting listeners, recording and tech problems xxx and I've shared a couple of things that are happening outside the English-speaking market. The other day I went for lunch with my friend Pinar, who has a podcast in Turkish and has recently received some great feedback from listeners, asking her when she was going to release more episodes. She felt guilty... This is a great motivator isn't it? And interesting that although we do podcast for ourselves, ...
Ep 18 Adventures in setting up a community podcast, interviewing guests and creating transcripts
February 13, 2022 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIf you want to hear from me (Pilar) in between episodes, you can sign up to the Adventures in Podcasting newsletter here: https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/newsletter/ I recently interviewed an "unsolicited guest" for the 21st Century Work Life podcast, who was also the founder of a product. As a podcaster, you might want to check it out, it's a way of communicating via video, text and audio asynchronously. I said I wouldn't put the link in the show notes, but I've changed my mind, he...
Adventures in setting up a community podcast, interviewing guests and creating transcripts
February 13, 2022 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIf you want to hear from me (Pilar) in between episodes, you can sign up to the Adventures in Podcasting newsletter here: https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/newsletter/ I recently interviewed an "unsolicited guest" for the 21st Century Work Life podcast, who was also the founder of a product. As a podcaster, you might want to check it out, it's a way of communicating via video, text and audio asynchronously. I said I wouldn't put the link in the show notes, but I've changed my mind, he...
Adventures in planning, recording and editing episodes
January 30, 2022 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBJust finished editing the bumper episode of Gastronostalgia which incorporates the 4 episodes from the month, plus the aperitif. The episode is 1.5hrs long (!) and it took me about 2.5hrs to put together, including editing of the aperitif. This show is hosted on Buzzsprout (affiliate link) and I have a max. of 3hours in my plan. But Gastronostalgia is hosted in Anchor, which is free, with no limits. So something to check out when you're choosing a media host: how much audio can you upload...
Ep17 Adventures in planning, recording and editing episodes
January 30, 2022 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBJust finished editing the bumper episode of Gastronostalgia which incorporates the 4 episodes from the month, plus the aperitif. The episode is 1.5hrs long (!) and it took me about 2.5hrs to put together, including editing of the aperitif. This show is hosted on Buzzsprout (affiliate link) and I have a max. of 3hours in my plan. But Gastronostalgia is hosted in Anchor, which is free, with no limits. So something to check out when you're choosing a media host: how much audio can you upload...
Adventures in Co-Hosting and a Few Updates
January 16, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBMy first 2 recordings this year have been with co-hosts, which is great, so today's episode is about that. But first, some updates from the industry and myself 01.35 Spotify has introduced ratings. This blog post by Anchor explains how it works and has some suggestions of how to make the best of it. Podcast ratings on Spotify: An easy way to make a good first impression—and draw in new listeners Remember that some platforms say that if you mention one, you need to mention them too! Somethi...
Ep 16 Adventures in Co-Hosting and a Few Updates
January 16, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBMy first 2 recordings this year have been with co-hosts, which is great, so today's episode is about that. But first, some updates from the industry and myself 01.35 Spotify has introduced ratings. This blog post by Anchor explains how it works and has some suggestions of how to make the best of it. Podcast ratings on Spotify: An easy way to make a good first impression—and draw in new listeners Remember that some platforms say that if you mention one, you need to mention them too! Somethi...
Ep 15 The adventure of creating your show notes (and other bits and pieces)
December 12, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBPilar talks about some of her adventures when recording and editing an episode, as well as a more holistic decision she made about content. The 2nd part of the episode covers the 4th part of episode production: consolidation. You can now sign up to the newsletter here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y9r4k6 Mis-adventures in recording I talk about a recent problem with the tech recording for Gastronostalgia. I couldn't get into the recording app, I tried 2 browsers and eve...
The adventure of creating your show notes (and other bits and pieces)
December 12, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBPilar talks about some of her adventures when recording and editing an episode, as well as a more holistic decision she made about content. The 2nd part of the episode covers the 4th part of episode production: consolidation. You can now sign up to the newsletter here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y9r4k6 Mis-adventures in recording I talk about a recent problem with the tech recording for Gastronostalgia. I couldn't get into the recording app, I tried 2 browsers and eve...
Episode 14 The adventure of editing an episode
November 28, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBAs I share my recent adventures in editing episodes, I hope there will be plenty for you to take away. In this episode, I talk about why I make certain editing choices, the minimum you need to learn if you want to edit yourself, or the different ways in which you can work with an editor. There are even some real-time examples recorded as I went along. I've started a new format for the co-hosted episodes I do with Maya for the 21st Century Work Life podcast. https://www.virtualnotdistant...
The adventure of editing an episode
November 28, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBAs I share my recent adventures in editing episodes, I hope there will be plenty for you to take away. In this episode, I talk about why I make certain editing choices, the minimum you need to learn if you want to edit yourself, or the different ways in which you can work with an editor. There are even some real-time examples recorded as I went along. I've started a new format for the co-hosted episodes I do with Maya for the 21st Century Work Life podcast. https://www.virtualnotdistant...
Adventures when recording with guests and other recording advice
November 15, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this episode I cover a few updates and then cover some updates that all have to do with Recording. I hope you can learn something from them. I've signed up to Storyblocks to access sound effects. I've also added 21st Century Work Life and Management Café to the Virtual not Distant Facebook page. At the moment, only US-based listeners can listen through the mobile app. The 21st CWL podcast episodes now involve FOUR people in their creation . And final update: the Adventures in Podcas...
Episode 13 Adventures when recording with guests and other recording advice
November 15, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this episode I cover a few updates and then cover some updates that all have to do with Recording. I hope you can learn something from them. I've signed up to Storyblocks to access sound effects. I've also added 21st Century Work Life and Management Café to the Virtual not Distant Facebook page. At the moment, only US-based listeners can listen through the mobile app. The 21st CWL podcast episodes now involve FOUR people in their creation . And final update: the Adventures in Podcas...
Episode 12 Rekindling the joy of podcasting and preparing for your episodes
November 01, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode, I talk about my latest adventures in podcasting and share what you need to think about when preparing your episodes. Gastronostalgia is going well, we've recorded our weekly episodes until mid January 2022, which is such a great (and unusual) feeling! We also released our first episode with a "full menu". We've incorporated an "apperitif", as listeners (mainly our friends) were requesting more content! When we listen to a podcast, if we don't know the hosts, it helps u...
Rekindling the joy of podcasting and preparing for your episodes
November 01, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode, I talk about my latest adventures in podcasting and share what you need to think about when preparing your episodes. Gastronostalgia is going well, we've recorded our weekly episodes until mid January 2022, which is such a great (and unusual) feeling! We also released our first episode with a "full menu". We've incorporated an "apperitif", as listeners (mainly our friends) were requesting more content! When we listen to a podcast, if we don't know the hosts, it helps u...
Ep 12 Rekindling the joy of podcasting and preparing for your episodes
November 01, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode, I talk about my latest adventures in podcasting and share what you need to think about when preparing your episodes. Gastronostalgia is going well, we've recorded our weekly episodes until mid January 2022, which is such a great (and unusual) feeling! We also released our first episode with a "full menu". We've incorporated an "apperitif", as listeners (mainly our friends) were requesting more content! When we listen to a podcast, if we don't know the hosts, it helps u...
The four stages of episode production
October 18, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBToday I share what's involved in the podcast episode production process: from having an idea to appearing in listeners' ears. Facebook continues to play strong in audio, with an "audio hub", which includes not just podcasts, but also "rooms". This is one space to look out for, thinking about different ways in which us audio people can find new audiences. Much of this is still only relevant to the US, and to mobile apps, but worth keeping an eye out on. Audio continues to be strong, and ...
Episode 11 The four stages of episode production
October 18, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBToday I share what's involved in the podcast episode production process: from having an idea to appearing in listeners' ears. Facebook continues to play strong in audio, with an "audio hub", which includes not just podcasts, but also "rooms". This is one space to look out for, thinking about different ways in which us audio people can find new audiences. Much of this is still only relevant to the US, and to mobile apps, but worth keeping an eye out on. Audio continues to be strong, and ...
Platform updates and getting a new show off the ground
October 11, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBEven though I've been trying to keep these episodes short, the last episode was 30 minutes long. I'd like to keep them short as a challenge for myself, and also, because there are so many shows out there that you might want to check out quite a few! Today I'll talk through my adventures, with reference to 3 pieces of news: - Did you know that YouTube is hiring its first executive focused only on podcasts? https://www.slashgear.com/youtube-podcast-plans-could-muddle-things-over-at-google-a...
Episode 10 Platform updates and getting a new show off the ground
October 11, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBEven though I've been trying to keep these episodes short, the last episode was 30 minutes long. I'd like to keep them short as a challenge for myself, and also, because there are so many shows out there that you might want to check out quite a few! Today I'll talk through my adventures, with reference to 3 pieces of news: - Did you know that YouTube is hiring its first executive focused only on podcasts? https://www.slashgear.com/youtube-podcast-plans-could-muddle-things-over-at-google-a...
Episode 9 Improving your voice as a podcast host and updates
October 04, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn today's episode, I talk about NaPodPoMo, what it means to improve your voice as a podcast host, as well as industry and my own updates. To start with, an inspiring tweet I came across on my feed, it's in Spanish, so here is the translation. "A podcast is more than a distribution format - it has to do with your narrative, with your business, and above all with the ability to communicate a message in an intimate and personal way." Partly, this is due to the fact that audio is a medium...
Improving your voice as a podcast host and updates
October 04, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn today's episode, I talk about NaPodPoMo, what it means to improve your voice as a podcast host, as well as industry and my own updates. To start with, an inspiring tweet I came across on my feed, it's in Spanish, so here is the translation. "A podcast is more than a distribution format - it has to do with your narrative, with your business, and above all with the ability to communicate a message in an intimate and personal way." Partly, this is due to the fact that audio is a medium...
Listeners know you, working with a co-host and intros & outros
September 27, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode, I talk about how great it is that listeners feel more like old acquaintances than strangers when you first meet them, and how developing relationships with listeners is one of the unexpected benefits of podcasting. (I'd love to hear from you by the way: here's my contact page.) I've started working on Gastronostalgia - working with a co-host is hard work, as you develop your personas and dynamics. (It's also a lot of fun by the way!) At 12.37 mins, I go into how to create...
Episode 8 Listeners know you, working with a co-host and intros & outros
September 27, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode, I talk about how great it is that listeners feel more like old acquaintances than strangers when you first meet them, and how developing relationships with listeners is one of the unexpected benefits of podcasting. (I'd love to hear from you by the way: here's my contact page.) I've started working on Gastronostalgia - working with a co-host is hard work, as you develop your personas and dynamics. (It's also a lot of fun by the way!) At 12.37 mins, I go into how to create...
Episode 7 A podcaster's influence, covering up your bad edits and lots of industry news
September 20, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBToday's episode is packed with news, and a little bit of commentary too! Joe Rogan, confined to Spotify, is losing influence Your own influence as host Using music to cover your difficult edits Amazon Music's helpful email Zencastr Introducing Smart Filters: Remove Long Pauses Samsung's new app I'm particularly happy to see this one: Head of Podcasts at the Prison Radio Association in the UK. Check out the job in the PodJobs.net website, And my own updates! I'm starting a new show in...
A podcaster's influence, covering up your bad edits and lots of industry news
September 20, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBToday's episode is packed with news, and a little bit of commentary too! Joe Rogan, confined to Spotify, is losing influence Your own influence as host Using music to cover your difficult edits Amazon Music's helpful email Zencastr Introducing Smart Filters: Remove Long Pauses Samsung's new app I'm particularly happy to see this one: Head of Podcasts at the Prison Radio Association in the UK. Check out the job in the PodJobs.net website, And my own updates! I'm starting a new show in...
Episode 6 Show notes and Terms and Conditions
September 13, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIn today’s show, I follow up on some things I brought up in last week’s episode, specifically, I’ll talk a bit about show notes and I’m also going to talk about knowing the terms and conditions of the services you’re using. I’ll also talk about a small experiment I’m doing with Buzzsprout (affiliate link), the platform where I’m hosting this show. My own adventures: editing episode from a live conversation that had all been recorded on one track. I talk about the different functions of sho...
Show notes and Terms and Conditions
September 13, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIn today’s show, I follow up on some things I brought up in last week’s episode, specifically, I’ll talk a bit about show notes and I’m also going to talk about knowing the terms and conditions of the services you’re using. I’ll also talk about a small experiment I’m doing with Buzzsprout (affiliate link), the platform where I’m hosting this show. My own adventures: editing episode from a live conversation that had all been recorded on one track. I talk about the different functions of sho...
Episode 5 Getting the episode out there and content resources
September 06, 2021 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.34 MBIn this episode, I explain why I have Buzzsprout as my media host, and how long it took for the show to appear in Apple Podcasts and other podcast apps. (Hint, not long at all!) Beware of allowing your podcast host to submit directly to Apple, as you might lose control of your show. Best to do this through https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/ I now need to start publishing the episodes (through an embed code) over at adventuresinpodcasting.com. I'm using BlueHost for the hosting of that webs...
Getting the episode out there and content resources
September 06, 2021 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.35 MBIn this episode, I explain why I have Buzzsprout as my media host, and how long it took for the show to appear in Apple Podcasts and other podcast apps. (Hint, not long at all!) Beware of allowing your podcast host to submit directly to Apple, as you might lose control of your show. Best to do this through https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/ I now need to start publishing the episodes (through an embed code) over at adventuresinpodcasting.com. I'm using BlueHost for the hosting of that webs...
How much should you edit your voice tracks?
August 30, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.97 MBPilar talks shares how she decides how much to edit her own speech. And, what about guest interviews? How much should you edit them and what do you do if you don't think a guest interview is fit for your show? Looking for a podcast media host? Give Buzzsprout a try. (affiliate link) If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount, and Riverside FM for recording, which you...
Episode 04 How much should you edit your voice tracks?
August 30, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.97 MBPilar talks shares how she decides how much to edit her own speech. And, what about guest interviews? How much should you edit them and what do you do if you don't think a guest interview is fit for your show? Looking for a podcast media host? Give Buzzsprout a try. (affiliate link)
Setting up your recording space
August 23, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.65 MBIn this episode Pilar shares her own set up, providing (hopefully) some ideas on how to set up your recording space, as well as a quick overview of the episode production process. She mentions the Rode-NT USB microphone, Auphonic, and Buzzsprout (links 1 & 3 are affiliate links). If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount, and Riverside FM for recording, which you ...
Episode 03 Setting up your recording space
August 23, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.64 MBIn this episode Pilar shares her own set up, providing (hopefully) some ideas on how to set up your recording space, as well as a quick overview of the episode production process. She mentions the Rode-NT USB microphone, Auphonic, and Buzzsprout (links 1 & 3 are affiliate links).
Episode 02 Niching down, an audio is not a podcast and Zoom
August 21, 2021 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.66 MBIn this episode: why the best way to decide how much to niche down and what angle to take with your podcast is to start, and see where your show and your listeners take you and why we shouldn't call a piece of audio a "podcast". Pilar also has some advice for recording with guests, and on using Zoom for recording your podcast.
Niching down, an audio is not a podcast and Zoom
August 21, 2021 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.67 MBIn this episode: why the best way to decide how much to niche down and what angle to take with your podcast is to start, and see where your show and your listeners take you and why we shouldn't call a piece of audio a "podcast". Pilar also has some advice for recording with guests, and on using Zoom for recording your podcast. If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discou...
Episode 01 The Most Important Thing is to Start
August 21, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.51 MBIn this episode, Pilar gets behind the microphone to share one of the greatest joy of podcasting: gaining new insights as you record.
The Most Important Thing is to Start
August 21, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.52 MBIn this episode, Pilar gets behind the microphone to share one of the greatest joy of podcasting: gaining new insights as you record. If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount, and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.