The Podcasters Club

Jane Yee - Head of Podcasts at The Spinoff

Kane Power — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 09:25:00 +1200

This episode I talk to Jane Yee, who is Head of Podcasts at The Spinoff, host of The Real Pod, and a giant reality TV geek.

Jane shares all the secrets and behind the scenes action that goes into creating some of New Zealand’s most popular podcasts.

Click here to view the full show notes for this episode.

Abel Grünfeld from Riverside

Kane Power — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 17:41:00 +1200

This episode features an interview with Abel Grünfeld, Head of Growth at Riverside.fm, a high quality online podcasting platform. He explains:

What Riverside does.
How Riverside works.
Why Riverside is great for podcasting.
Features of the software.

Click here to sign up for a FREE Riverside account.

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Brodie Kane is a Podcast Producer.

Kane Power — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 20:08:00 +1200

This episode I talk to Brodie Kane; podcaster, producer, journalist, broadcaster…and dancer.

We discuss:

Brodie’s background in broadcasting
The role of a producer
Target audience
How she promotes her shows
A knowledge bomb about consistency and audience retention
The importance of storytelling
Regular episodes vs seasons
Advice for starting a podcast

For more about Brodie and her podcasts click here.

Click here to view the full show notes for this episode.

Bryan Barletta knows A LOT about podcast advertising

Kane Power — Tue, 10 May 2022 19:18:00 +1200

This episode I’m joined by Bryan Barletta from Sounds Profitable.

We discuss:

Are you ready to monetise your podcast?
Options for monetisation
Why audience targeting matters
CPM vs sponsorship
Calculating the value of your listeners
How to contact potential sponsors
The three types of podcast ad’s
Whether you should monetise at all

Click here to read the show notes for this episode.

How To Promote A Podcast...pt1

Kane Power — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:30:00 +1200

This episode we’re taking our first steps towards promoting our podcast!

I'm joined by Broden Johnson, Carma Levene and Dane Porter, three digital marketing specialists. We discuss:

What you need to know before you start a campaign
How to overcome self promotion fears
Branding
Social media platforms
SEO, and more!

Click here for links to the guests web pages, and to read the full show notes for this episode.

How To Repurpose Your Podcast (feat. Jaclyn Schiff)

Kane Power — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 11:08:00 +1200

Harness the power of repurposing!

This episode features Jaclyn Schiff, CEO of Podreacher and an expert podcast repurposer.

We discuss:

What does repurposing mean?
Where should you start?
Different ways to repurpose your audio.
PodReachers 4-step repurposing process.
Transcription tools.
AI writing software.
Choosing the right platforms.
Working with a pro vs DIY.

Click here to see how I’ve repurposed this podcast episode into a written interview.

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Podcast Hosting Explained - feat. Buzzsprout, Captivate & Transistor

Kane Power — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 01:38:00 +1200

This episode is all about podcast hosting. Kane talks to representatives from three of the biggest and best hosting platforms:

Alban Brooke (04:00) is the head of marketing at Buzzsprout

Mark Asquith (20:15) is the CEO and co-founder of Captivate

Justin Jackson (40:40) is the co-founder of Transistor.fm

Click here for show notes for this episode.

Mastering...what is it really tho?

Kane Power — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 22:30:00 +1200

This episode Kane explains the process of audio mastering for podcasts. What is it? How does it work? And why do we do it?

There's also some before and after examples of raw vs mastered audio, and a short rant about whether it should be called 'mixing' or...not.

Click here for show notes.

Blue Yeti X - mic test and review

Kane Power — Sat, 09 Oct 2021 00:11:00 +1200

This episode is all about the Blue Yeti X, one of the most popular USB mics on the planet.

Featuring:

Different models
Specs and settings
Setup and software
Plosives and proximity tests
Sensitivity and background noise tests
Comparisons with other mics
How to use the Yeti X for podcasting
Overall thoughts

If you want to WATCH the episode, check out the video on YouTube.

Find the show notes here.

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The Power of Editing

Kane Power — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 05:14:00 +1200

In this episode, Kane talks about what editing actually is, why we edit, and how we edit.

There's also some audio examples from actual podcasts that highlight the difference editing can make.

Click here for show notes.

Show Notes 101

Kane Power — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 02:19:00 +1200

This episode features Jaclyn Schiff, CEO of PodReacher and an expert show notes writer.

She teaches us the difference between show notes and episode description, what you should include in each, and how to know what’s right for your show.

Click here to read the show notes for this episode.

Step by Step Guide to Remote Podcasting

Kane Power — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 23:37:00 +1200

Kane goes through the process of recording a podcast episode online with a remote guest, Jaclyn Schiff from Podreacher.

Never struggle with crappy Zoom recordings again by following the step by step guide.

Download your own remote recording checklist, and find out more about Jaclyn, in the show notes for this episode.

Why Your Recording Environment Matters

Kane Power — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 03:49:00 +1200

This episode is all about WHERE you record your podcast, how it affects the sound of your recording, and why it matters to listeners.

Kane records audio tests from 7 different locations so you can clearly hear the difference each environment makes to the recording.

Find the notes for this podcast here.

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Why audio quality is the most important part of podcasting

Kane Power — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 02:46:00 +1200

This episode - much resembling an old man shaking his fist at the sun - Kane rants about audio quality, and why it's so important to your podcast.

'Content is King' I hear you say? Not if no one can hear that content because of your crappy audio!

He outlines the 3 'minimum requirements' to creating a podcast that 'people will want to listen to.'

We also hear from other famous and esteemed audio experts:

Find links to resources mentioned in this episode here.

This podcast was produced by Precision Podcasting.

Software Shootout

Kane Power — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 23:02:00 +1200

Are you trying to decide which audio editing software to use for podcasting? Confused at all the options out there?

Fear not! This episode features 8 editing experts talking about the 8 most popular digital audio workstations (DAW's) - what they cost, advantages and disadvantages, top tips, and more!

We cover:

03:15 - Audacity
10:41 - Garageband
15:31 - Adobe Audition
23:48 - Logic Pro
28:25 - Pro Tools
32:15 - Reaper
39:35 - Hindenburg
49:40 - Ableton

Find links to all resources mentioned in this podcast in the show notes here.

Brought to you by Precision Podcasting.

Tools of the Trade

Kane Power — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +1200

In this episode Kane drinks some wine, then talks about all the equipment you need to create a quality podcast.

He talks about computers, software, USB mics, XLR mics, interfaces, headphones, headphones amps, pop filters, stands, portable recorders - and even discusses your options for recording on a smartphone or tablet.

It's is packed full of useful info!

Find links to all resources mentioned in this episode here.

This podcast is created by Precision Podcasting.

Choose Your Style

Kane Power — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 16:00:00 +1200

This episode we're talking about some of the different styles of podcasts.

Choosing your style in the early stages of creation will help you make a coherent, captivating show.

We discuss solo, interview, multi host, panel, ensemble and narrative style shows!

Kane bribes his wife Ruth into co-hosting this episode with the promise of cookies, without ever having the intention of making cookies...and she'll never know because she'll never read this!

Find links to resources mentioned in this episode here.

This Podcast was created by Precision Podcasting.

Find more of Ruth at Piano Picnic.

All About Audience

Kane Power — Sun, 30 May 2021 16:00:00 +1200

Kane talks to three digital marketing experts from Australia.

We discuss target audience, niche, avatars, where to find them, how to connect with them, and whether or not to target them with specialised content.

Find links to resources mentioned in this podcast here.

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Start Here!

Kane Power — Wed, 26 May 2021 23:22:00 +1200

This is the first episode of The Podcasters Club!

Featuring info on your host, a short chat about your purpose, and an exiting mini-rant on audio quality.

Find links to resources mentioned in this episode here.

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The Podcasters Club Trailer

Kane Power — Tue, 25 May 2021 03:50:00 +1200

Welcome to The Podcasters Club, a podcast for podcasters.

Expect deep dives on podcast related topics, interviews with top podcasters, podcast editors and podcast producers.

We’ll discuss technical elements like the gear you need, how to record, music, editing, mastering, and publishing, but also other aspects of making a successful podcast, like audience retention, messaging, articulation and promotion. Basically, everything you need to know about creating a compelling podcast that people will want to listen to.

Find links to resources mentioned in this episode here.

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