<![CDATA[POD4 Podcast]]>c8c3869a-0970-5321-9fba-50b21eec1a0dFri, 13 Oct 2023 06:00:10 +0000Captivate.fmThe Podcasting Workshophttps://artwork.captivate.fm/c8dcb884-e13f-41e5-b23e-9f2fc742e8ec/0ZNc39kjKeU-NKOuCVNLshCv.jpgPOD4 PodcastThe Podcasting WorkshopThe Podcasting WorkshopA learning podcast for students of The Podcasting Workshop (https://thepodcastingworkshop.com) with Steve Heatheringtonhttps://pod4-podcast.captivate.fmnoepisodicnopodcastThree questions as we approach the end of the lessonsThree 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?

    • ]]>    23b70e36-e033-4e4c-8d62-eb4bd02f21e7Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +010006:25nofull2525The Podcasting Workshop    Being found and finding your peopleBeing 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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    ]]>    ba06ecc8-88b6-4256-90e3-f7702faeb40dThu, 12 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +010004:41nofull2424The Podcasting Workshop    Hosting for your podcast filesHosting for your podcast filesWe now need to put the files where they can be found - on a podcast-hosting platform.

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    ]]>    209731ea-c073-4545-a67b-ec0168ab1a1bWed, 11 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +010006:04nofull2323The Podcasting Workshop    Adding artwork to your podcastAdding 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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    ]]>    b33ed8e1-4eff-498c-a180-c5ea2b666e75Tue, 10 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +010003:17nofull2222The Podcasting Workshop    Creating a trailer for your podcastCreating a trailer for your podcastA short inviting clip that invites more listening - your trailer

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    ]]>    59f6507d-16c9-4505-a66f-d99087928bbeMon, 09 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +010003:10nofull2121The Podcasting Workshop    Delete can be your friendDelete can be your friendBonus - a long quote from Verlyn Klinkenborg and some reflections on deleting.

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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.

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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.

    ]]>    1ee59a27-193b-4400-85ec-abfb77dbe8d4Thu, 05 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +010007:05nofull1919The Podcasting Workshop    Mixing and Mastering your audioMixing 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.

    ]]>    a5e07fcc-d783-4b85-878e-33c45a94cad4Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +010007:57nofull1818The Podcasting Workshop    Fixing the recorded audioFixing 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.

    ]]>    d6653bea-3b94-4185-bcd3-ea199bdf6f07Tue, 03 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +010005:34nofull1717The Podcasting Workshop    How we can approach editingHow 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.

    ]]>    76a68cad-49cd-46d6-9103-8340ef77afebMon, 02 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +010008:12nofull1616The Podcasting Workshop    Booking guestsBooking 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?

    ]]>    bb8f51ee-1003-448b-8c48-89d194b6b774Fri, 29 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +010005:11nofull1515The Podcasting Workshop    Recording an interviewRecording 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.

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    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.

    ]]>    3dcae90e-7b2a-4c3a-81ee-c7af05082b16Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +010006:13nofull1414The Podcasting Workshop    Interview questionsInterview 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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    ]]>    e16c9f84-9b5d-46f8-827c-02bbae46b998Tue, 26 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +010004:13nofull1212The Podcasting Workshop    Recording and using a microphoneRecording 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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    ]]>    6cd6079a-11fd-46ef-8fab-eaf117f67eb0Mon, 25 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +010005:21nofull1111The Podcasting Workshop    Becoming someone's favoriteBecoming 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.

    ]]>    e1170717-4407-4be5-9068-1a7ead9fc78aFri, 22 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +010004:16nofull1010The Podcasting Workshop    Dancing with the fearDancing 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.

    ]]>    1f8a00a1-490c-4a75-b1f3-393692b9e704Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +010003:37nofull99The Podcasting Workshop    Host on mic or interviewHost 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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    ]]>    2206af19-252e-41d4-9ea3-7232e29f51fcWed, 20 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +010005:08nofull88The Podcasting Workshop    Your podcast styleYour 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?

    ]]>    814b7043-d53d-46c7-8cf7-48a745964c10Tue, 19 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +010002:04nofull77The Podcasting Workshop    Capacity and Decision MakingCapacity 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.

    ]]>    4feef777-4a0e-4fb6-8510-abdf0a43f2caMon, 18 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +010003:29nofull66The Podcasting Workshop    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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    ]]>    77b56445-dcd2-4b99-94ec-3dcbfd4fd84bFri, 15 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +010005:15nofull55The Podcasting Workshop    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?

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    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.

    ]]>    e20d1904-920b-4640-9b7f-ec54b49c3795Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +010005:53nofull33The Podcasting Workshop    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.

    ]]>    7963414d-b19a-4995-a9be-cc6636e99344Tue, 12 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +010004:34nofull22The Podcasting Workshop    E1 The place of communicationE1 The place of communicationSome thoughts about communication and how things get in the way.

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    ]]>    993f5554-0d3f-40fe-980b-8d9298059df4Mon, 11 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +010007:04nofull11The Podcasting Workshop    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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