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Podcasts That Matter

22 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago -

Daily tips on podcasting.

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Episodes

22. Talk About What Gets Your Ideas Flowing

July 31, 2019 14:00 - 2 minutes - 5.47 MB

0:10 Why podcasting isn’t going anywhere. 1:11 Think about what inspires and excites you. 1:49 Talk about whatever you are obsessed with. 2:07 How to let your ideas flow.

21. USB Microphones

July 30, 2019 14:00 - 3 minutes - 7.81 MB

0:27 Should you use a USB microphone? 0:51 Other microphone choices to consider. 1:33 Why you should always trust your own ears. 1:43 Considering the placement of your microphone. 2:31 Why you should test different kinds of microphones.

20. Podcasts Are Becoming Emergent

July 29, 2019 14:00 - 2 minutes - 5.62 MB

0:18 The creative process: chipping vs. building.  1:06 How podcasts are becoming emergent.  1:45 Documenting the ordinary to inspire others.  2:13 Why you should podcast like a dog.

19. Podcast Description

July 28, 2019 14:00 - 2 minutes - 4.93 MB

0:19 Branding and podcast descriptions.  0:39 Thinking about your target demographic. 1:09 Why you should tell people exactly what they’ll get if they listen. 1:24 How to write a podcast description

18. Fear

July 27, 2019 14:00 - 2 minutes - 5.02 MB

0:16 Dealing with fear. 0:55 Why it really is important to share your story. 1:09 Fighting fears, in publishing and podcasting.  1:40 Why you need to just do it. 

17. Naming Episodes

July 26, 2019 14:00 - 3 minutes - 7.3 MB

0:23 Why your episode title can make a big difference in branding. 1:15 The importance of numbering your episodes. 1:40 Elements to consider when naming your episode.  1:51 Creating a title for your interview episode.  2:38 Why you should consider your podcast tone and audience. 2:54 Testing and getting feedback.

16. A Place to Listen

July 25, 2019 14:00 - 2 minutes - 6.03 MB

0:12 How we have been conditioned to listening. 0:46 Finding people to listen to you. 1:06 Why the second wave of podcasting is undersaturated. 1:40 Documenting the world around you

15. Recording Indoors

July 24, 2019 14:00 - 4 minutes - 9.01 MB

0:25 Why it’s so complicated to record outdoors. 1:11 Strategies for reducing background noise. 1:50 Identifying sound and choosing where to record. 2:50 Why podcasting doesn’t have to be broadcast quality.  3:08 Determining the level of your microphone. 3:48 Trust your ears.

14. Share Your Uniqueness

July 23, 2019 14:00 - 2 minutes - 4.35 MB

0:27 Why everyone really should share their story. 1:07 Everyone has something unique to share. 1:42 Why podcasting is about your story, not making money.

13. Stumbling

July 22, 2019 14:00 - 2 minutes - 5.28 MB

0:15 What is stumbling. 0:55 How stumbling can benefit your podcast. 1:27 Finding the balance in editing your podcast

12. A Great Way to Build Your Following

July 21, 2019 14:00 - 2 minutes - 5.03 MB

0:15 Financially investing in books vs. a podcast. 0:53 Why you shouldn’t worry about monetizing your podcast. 1:36 Podcasting as an intimate experience with your listener.

11. Plosives

July 20, 2019 14:00 - 3 minutes - 6.8 MB

0:22 What are plosives? 1:02 Why certain sounds create distortions. 2:03 How to deal with plosives. 2:32 Avoiding feedback while recording.

10. Access People's Ears

July 19, 2019 14:00 - 2 minutes - 5.38 MB

0:26 How podcasting involves your underused sense. 1:04 Why are our eyes are over-exhausted. 1:31 Slowing down to escape the interruptions.  1:57 Podcasting as an opportunity to access people’s ears.

09. How to Talk in Front of a Mic

July 18, 2019 14:00 - 4 minutes - 9.33 MB

0:26 Visualizing microphones. 2:08 How to create good sound. 2:41 Tips for different microphones. 3:31 Why listening is the best method

08. Podcasting Emotion and Space

July 17, 2019 14:00 - 3 minutes - 6.17 MB

0:28 The significance of raw emotion in recording. 1:55 What makes great podcasts great.  2:24 The magic of voice and sound

07. Podcasting While Driving

July 16, 2019 14:00 - 2 minutes - 4.5 MB

0:17 Why we can listen while we drive, but probably shouldn’t eat. 1:01 Challenge: can you drive while you speak? 1:32 Treating your podcast like a friend in the car.

06. Realness of Podcasting

July 15, 2019 14:00 - 3 minutes - 6.69 MB

0:19 The pros and cons of social media. 1:07 The illusion of social media vs. the realness of podcasting. 1:53 Why your voice needs to be heard.

05. Ways of Recording

July 14, 2019 14:00 - 3 minutes - 7.65 MB

0:28 The ubiquity of microphones. 0:42 Thinking about your current sound. 1:16 How to take one step forward in recording. 1:56 Experimenting with recording. 2:55 How external sound can add to the atmosphere of your podcast.

04. Describe Surroundings When Podcasting

July 13, 2019 14:00 - 2 minutes - 5.01 MB

0:22 How to use description in podcasting. 0:38 Setting the scene. 1:13 Podcasting as a new medium. 1:38 How sharing your world shares value.

03. Tech Availability

July 12, 2019 20:00 - 2 minutes - 5.77 MB

0:29 Why I love realistic podcasts. 0:52 The first wave of podcasting was more techy - and more tricky. 1:22 The benefits of having a recording and listening device in your hand. 1:55 Why there’s still time to get into podcasting. 2:15 Be careful of overproducing your podcast. 2:26 Why it’s ok for listeners to hear the imperfections in your podcast.

02. Podcasting Not Broadcasting

July 12, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 3.36 MB

0:17 Why we are in the second wave of podcasting. 0:42 Thinking like a podcaster, not a broadcaster. 0:54 Focusing on conversation and atmosphere.

01. The Podcast is the New Long-Form Media

July 11, 2019 19:10 - 2 minutes - 4.28 MB

0:15 Introducing Podcasts That Matter 0:28 Why podcasts are a big part of our lives. 0:55 How podcasts empower you to be a thought leader. 1:32 Encouragement to lead others.