<![CDATA[New POD 5 podcast]]>e80d0d5d-3249-57c7-b8dc-644baa5a1535Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:00:18 +0000Captivate.fmSteve Heatheringtonhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/63141fe7-6662-4cca-bfee-cd7e361393f3/Asb6vuA3E6_v_8iyY6ASjIhf.jpgNew POD 5 podcastSteve HeatheringtonSteve HeatheringtonA learning podcast for students of The Podcasting Workshop (https://thepodcastingworkshop.com) with Steve Heatheringtonhttps://new-pod-5-podcast.captivate.fmfalseserialnopodcastE25 Three questions as we approach the end of the lessonsE25 Three questions as we approach the end of the lessons
  • How good are you?
  • What kind of podcaster do you want to be?
  • How will you know?

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  • How good are you?
  • What kind of podcaster do you want to be?
  • How will you know?

    • ]]>    091e00b7-8777-437a-837f-905cd24a7d77Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +000006:25falsefull2525Steve Heatherington    E24 Being found and finding your peopleE24 Being found and finding your peopleThere are places to go and people to find - your people. It is worth working out where they are.

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    ]]>    f00c392e-b84b-4120-99e5-e68fa4231ebbThu, 15 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +000004:41falsefull2424Steve Heatherington    E23 Hosting for your podcast filesE23 Hosting for your podcast filesWe now need to put the files where they can be found - on a podcast-hosting platform.

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    ]]>    a8a79c3a-677b-493f-9728-29b75889ead7Wed, 14 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +000006:04falsefull2323Steve Heatherington    E22 Adding artwork to your podcastE22 Adding artwork to your podcastAdding artwork helps people find you the first time and to keep finding you afterwards. It is part of your branding - just not audio.

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    ]]>    ad413648-bd7f-4721-9353-ddaf788815a0Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +000003:17falsefull2222Steve Heatherington    E21 Creating a trailer for your podcastE21 Creating a trailer for your podcastA short inviting clip that invites more listening - your trailer

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    ]]>    e195dace-a597-47b0-aba2-e000ab45796bMon, 12 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +000003:10falsefull2121Steve Heatherington    E20 Your first episodeE20 Your first episodeWe know how to do the bits - let's put them all together.

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    ]]>    ad2c358c-f185-4c75-80ab-78c05bef7d3eFri, 09 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +000004:15falsefull2020Steve Heatherington    E19 Adding Music to your podcastE19 Adding Music to your podcastHave fun checking out the resources

    Music is often used at the beginning of a podcast episode, throughout the episode as transitions, and at the end. There are no rules, however, and we encourage you to incorporate music however you like. Feel free to get creative just be aware of the copyright issues.

    We've compiled several resources right here in one place where you'll find websites that provide free music, and some additional information on copyright law as it relates to podcasting.

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    Music is often used at the beginning of a podcast episode, throughout the episode as transitions, and at the end. There are no rules, however, and we encourage you to incorporate music however you like. Feel free to get creative just be aware of the copyright issues.

    We've compiled several resources right here in one place where you'll find websites that provide free music, and some additional information on copyright law as it relates to podcasting.

    ]]>    e3bf4849-82fc-49b7-8f85-11a9d87c492dThu, 08 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +000007:05falsefull1919Steve Heatherington    E18 Mixing and Mastering your audioE18 Mixing and Mastering your audioMixing and Mastering can be considered as the next phase of editing.

    It is where multiple audio files are combined, and levels and other factors adjusted to blend the multi-track into a whole. The final step, Mastering, creates a single-track audio file ready to be shared as a podcast.

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    It is where multiple audio files are combined, and levels and other factors adjusted to blend the multi-track into a whole. The final step, Mastering, creates a single-track audio file ready to be shared as a podcast.

    ]]>    e40a0fff-90f1-4bbe-b5dc-08ed2f4a44bfWed, 07 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +000007:57falsefull1818Steve Heatherington    E17 Fixing the recorded audioE17 Fixing the recorded audioThe best solution is to record well - rather than try to fix it later.

    There are solutions but we don't want to try to be audio engineers. We will demonstrate some of the possible ways to fix the most common problems.

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    There are solutions but we don't want to try to be audio engineers. We will demonstrate some of the possible ways to fix the most common problems.

    ]]>    60fe0b2e-fe57-4395-9146-aa7105df65a5Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +000005:34falsefull1717Steve Heatherington    E16 How we can approach editingE16 How we can approach editingEditing is for removing things that don't belong.

    There are two types of editing. Content and quality. And we use both our eyes and ears. There will be more detail in the lesson videos.

    We will learn what can stay because it adds to the message and what to remove because it is distracting.

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    There are two types of editing. Content and quality. And we use both our eyes and ears. There will be more detail in the lesson videos.

    We will learn what can stay because it adds to the message and what to remove because it is distracting.

    ]]>    15b94cd3-aba6-4f6c-be97-d36708382158Mon, 05 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +000008:12falsefull1616Steve Heatherington    E15 Booking guestsE15 Booking guestsTime to get real!

    Today we are approaching people to be guests on our podcasts.

    What would you like to know if you were receiving an invitation email?

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    Today we are approaching people to be guests on our podcasts.

    What would you like to know if you were receiving an invitation email?

    ]]>    d32af1e2-1af8-4360-b445-e03b5352f836Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +000005:11falsefull1515Steve Heatherington    E14 Recording an interviewE14 Recording an interviewKnow how you will start and finish.

    Decide whether to introduce the guest and whether to do it live or add it in later.

    Start recording before you begin the interview proper - it causes less tension in both you and the guest.

    Give them space to say thank you at the end too.

    ]]>    Know how you will start and finish.

    Decide whether to introduce the guest and whether to do it live or add it in later.

    Start recording before you begin the interview proper - it causes less tension in both you and the guest.

    Give them space to say thank you at the end too.

    ]]>    731080ba-573a-414b-b494-11a8915f4af5Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +000006:13falsefull1414Steve Heatherington    E13 Interview questionsE13 Interview questionsInterviewing is a big topic and takes time to learn to do well. Another example of practice and more practice. Here are some thoughts to get you started.

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    ]]>    7602cee3-e6c4-40ae-9fe6-d25c24159e10Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +000009:55falsefull1313Steve Heatherington    E12 Start small and invite guests you can getE12 Start small and invite guests you can getWe start and build. Invite guests who will say yes. Build your experience and your credibility as you move towards those dream guests further down the line.

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    ]]>    027d71af-b851-4bbc-92d9-97cb438ff08fTue, 30 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +000004:13falsefull1212Steve Heatherington    E11 Recording and using a microphoneE11 Recording and using a microphoneThere are things to be aware of when recording and using a microphone. We will cover this more as we go, but here is an overview.

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    ]]>    9d1d3289-fe71-4658-98ca-543c2cc26f0dMon, 29 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +000005:21falsefull1111Steve Heatherington    E10 Becoming someone's favoriteE10 Becoming someone's favoriteHow do you start your podcast in a way that people stay with you - both to the end of the episode and so that they keep coming back?

    Become their favourite. Give them something familiar. Give them something fresh. Be recognisable as you start. People then know they are in the right place.

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    Become their favourite. Give them something familiar. Give them something fresh. Be recognisable as you start. People then know they are in the right place.

    ]]>    eb6691b1-01f0-4a99-b12f-d848c6860c1aFri, 26 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +000004:16falsefull1010Steve Heatherington    E9 Dancing with the fearE9 Dancing with the fearImpostor syndrome is normal and means you are onto something. Learn to dance with the fear, and have fun as you create something of value that will be a gift to your listeners.

    Good now, better later.

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    Good now, better later.

    ]]>    c0fc03e1-7b5f-45b3-9e39-d0b2bcda3b30Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +000003:37falsefull99Steve Heatherington    E8 Host on mic or interviewE8 Host on mic or interviewYou will decide which one to go with. In the workshop, we cover both and probably major more on doing an interview-style podcast. Even if you end up doing a host-on-mic podcast, practising interviews offers good learning.

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    ]]>    dc487540-1649-4721-9c3b-4128eaa81b5fWed, 24 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +000005:08falsefull88Steve Heatherington    E7 Your podcast styleE7 Your podcast styleNo rules but yours!

    Listen to various podcasts and decide what you do and don't like.

    What kind of style is just you?

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    Listen to various podcasts and decide what you do and don't like.

    What kind of style is just you?

    ]]>    97001f8e-2e39-4010-997a-3b6a9879c0d4Tue, 23 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +000002:04falsefull77Steve Heatherington    E6 Capacity and Decision MakingE6 Capacity and Decision MakingMaking some decisions in advance can avoid decision-fatigue

    Recording a little more than your episode length makes editing quicker and with fewer decisions to make.

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    Recording a little more than your episode length makes editing quicker and with fewer decisions to make.

    ]]>    3a540e54-9f4c-4544-aca0-f65e9bde461cMon, 22 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +000003:29falsefull66Steve Heatherington    E5 Finding your voiceE5 Finding your voiceWe find our voice by using it. And that is today's exercise. Have fun.

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    ]]>    27954bf7-7610-4f6a-ba81-3d94af647691Fri, 19 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +000005:15falsefull55Steve Heatherington    E4 Knowing your audienceE4 Knowing your audience
  • Think like a listener. How do you listen to podcasts, and what do you respond to?
  • Think like one of your listeners - who are they, and what are they like?
  • Think of your listeners. What do they want?

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  • Think like a listener. How do you listen to podcasts, and what do you respond to?
  • Think like one of your listeners - who are they, and what are they like?
  • Think of your listeners. What do they want?

    • ]]>    0a6b4281-0022-48e3-9265-bf46aa98b1b0Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +000003:46falsefull44Steve Heatherington    E3 The change you are seeking to makeE3 The change you are seeking to makeClear intention helps with clear content.

    Listen in to Seth and Alex discussing change and the origin story for the original workshop.

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    Listen in to Seth and Alex discussing change and the origin story for the original workshop.

    ]]>    84ffe3ed-ea47-4295-89a4-6e351cc941f1Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +000005:53falsefull33Steve Heatherington    E2 Thinking about names and descriptionsE2 Thinking about names and descriptionsKeep it clear and simple.

    How do you respond to podcast names and descriptions in a listening app? What can that tell us about how potential listeners might interact with ours?

    Some reflections on the description from Alex DiPalma and Seth Godin.

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    How do you respond to podcast names and descriptions in a listening app? What can that tell us about how potential listeners might interact with ours?

    Some reflections on the description from Alex DiPalma and Seth Godin.

    ]]>    bd0ff739-9861-46b4-b623-a8b3a0fd3694Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +000004:34falsefull22Steve Heatherington    E1 The place of communicationE1 The place of communicationSome thoughts about communication and how things get in the way.

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    ]]>    7bc71a7a-1a94-49e2-8f2a-18f880b33a58Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +000007:04falsefull11Steve Heatherington    Trailer for The Podcasting Workshop podcastTrailer for The Podcasting Workshop podcastHere is a trailer to introduce you to The Podcasting Workshop podcast.

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    ]]>    882b1cb3-5c6b-450d-b083-448d1a366ef5Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +000000:56falsetrailerSteve Heatherington