Introducing: Trailer Park: The Podcast Trailer Podcast is a podcast that showcases podcast trailers. Whether those trailers were made and then abandoned, were made as creative proof, are part of a larger body of work, or were created just for fun, they're welcome here at the park!Get more info at https://trailerparkpodcast.crd.co/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

Introducing: Trailer Park: The Podcast Trailer Podcast is a podcast that showcases podcast trailers. Whether those trailers were made and then abandoned, were made as creative proof, are part of a larger body of work, or were created just for fun, they're welcome here at the park!Get more info at <a href="https://trailerparkpodcast.crd.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://trailerparkpodcast.crd.co/</a>This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Do You Think Too Much Or Too Little About Your Podcast Trailer?

Not so long ago, it was possible to talk about the future of podcasting in relevant terms for every podcaster. But podcasting has evolved beyond those simpler times. So what do we do in these more complex times?I'm not gonna beat around the bush. What you are listening to or reading right now is the very last episode of Podcast Pontifications that I will make. This is it. I wrote out this long and detailed outline of a script that dug deep into why I'm making this decision and what I'm doing next... but I threw it out because it was a little—OK, a lot—self-serving. Brevity is better. Episodes should be as short as you can possibly make them, right? That's something you've heard me say before. So I might as well eat my own dog food. I'm choosing to shut down production of future episodes of Podcast Pontifications for a lot of reasons, but they all trace back to a single reality: Podcasting has outgrown my ability to keep up with all the changes. That's something that's likely not going to slow down anytime soon. So I'm doing the only logical thing to do when an industry gets this fractured, and you're just  one person. I'm niching down. You know. That course of action I've suggested you do with your own podcast for years now?The niche I'm picking is fiction podcasting. No, not as a maker of fiction podcasts, which also precludes me from being a pundit. I'm simply not qualified to tell fiction podcasters what they should be thinking about. No, my role in fiction podcasting starts with curation and enabling. A couple of weekends ago, I sent out a special edition of this newsletter. If you skipped that, here's what you missed:I'm helping people who love fiction audio—audiobooks, audio drama, radio theater, etc.—to discover great fiction podcasts. Not when those productions start, but when they have reached the (or at least a) conclusion, providing an excellent listening experience. I'm doing this with a newsletter I call The End, which you can—and I hope you will—sign up for free! If you like watching fiction TV or movies and you haven't yet dipped your toes into the amazing world of fiction podcasting, you are missing out on some amazing stories. Stories that just might let you cancel one or more of those expensive streaming video services!So, yes, this is the end of Podcast Pontifications. I've genuinely enjoyed meeting so many amazing people and podcasters, and I'm humbled to know that I've played a small part in helping those podcasters make their own podcasts, and therefore all of podcasting, better.And I don't see that behavior stopping anytime soon. So please reach out to me if you ever need any sort of help whatsoever. My general email account thisisevo@gmail.com will probably reach me forever. The website for this show will stay up for a little while longer, but not forever. I plan on keeping all of the mirrored posts up on Medium for as long as Medium exists. The audio episodes will stay up as long as Captivate doesn't kick me off. So if you feel like archiving close to 600 episodes of Podcast Pontifications for posterity, now is your time. Again, thank you. Please subscribe to The End, and I'll see you around Cheers!-----Sponsored by:Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast hosting company-----Links-----The EndGot a podcasting service? Become a sponsor of Podcast Pontifications.Serious about podcasting? Join the Advancing Podcasting Community today!-----Podcast Pontifications is a production of Simpler Media. New episodes are released weekly, providing ideas and questions every serious podcaster should be thinking about. It's created and hosted by Evo Terra. Follow him on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come. Allie Press assists with the production and transcription of the show. If you received value from today's episode of Podcast Pontifications, return some of that! We call it value-for-value and there are many ways to show your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

Not so long ago, it was possible to talk about the future of podcasting in relevant terms for every podcaster. But podcasting has evolved beyond those simpler times. So what do we do in these more complex times?I'm not gonna beat around the bush. What you are listening to or reading right now is the very last episode of Podcast Pontifications that I will make. This is it. I wrote out this long and detailed outline of a script that dug deep into why I'm making this decision and what I'm doing next... but I threw it out because it was a little—OK, a lot—self-serving. Brevity is better. Episodes should be as short as you can possibly make them, right? That's something you've heard me say before. So I might as well eat my own dog food. I'm choosing to shut down production of future episodes of Podcast Pontifications for a lot of reasons, but they all trace back to a single reality: Podcasting has outgrown my ability to keep up with all the changes. That's something that's likely not going to slow down anytime soon. So I'm doing the only logical thing to do when an industry gets this fractured, and you're just  one person. I'm niching down. You know. That course of action I've suggested you do with your own podcast for years now?The niche I'm picking is fiction podcasting. No, not as a maker of fiction podcasts, which also precludes me from being a pundit. I'm simply not qualified to tell fiction podcasters what they should be thinking about. No, my role in fiction podcasting starts with curation and enabling. A couple of weekends ago, I sent out a special edition of this newsletter. If you skipped that, here's what you missed:I'm helping people who love fiction audio—audiobooks, audio drama, radio theater, etc.—to discover great fiction podcasts. Not when those productions start, but when they have reached the (or at least a) conclusion, providing an excellent listening experience. I'm doing this with a newsletter I call <a href="http://theend.fyi" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The End</a>, which you can—and I hope you will—sign up for free! If you like watching fiction TV or movies and you haven't yet dipped your toes into the amazing world of fiction podcasting, you are missing out on some amazing stories. Stories that just might let you cancel one or more of those expensive streaming video services!So, yes, this is the end of Podcast Pontifications. I've genuinely enjoyed meeting so many amazing people and podcasters, and I'm humbled to know that I've played a small part in helping those podcasters make their own podcasts, and therefore all of podcasting, better.And I don't see that behavior stopping anytime soon. So please reach out to me if you ever need any sort of help whatsoever. My general email account <a href="mailto:thisisevo@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">thisisevo@gmail.com</a> will probably reach me forever. The website for this show will stay up for a little while longer, but not forever. I plan on keeping all of the mirrored posts up on <a href="https://medium.com/@evoterra" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Medium</a> for as long as Medium exists. The audio episodes will stay up as long as <a href="https://www.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Captivate</a> doesn't kick me off. So if you feel like archiving close to 600 episodes of Podcast Pontifications for posterity, now is your time. Again, thank you. Please subscribe to <a href="http://theend.fyi" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The End</a>, and I'll see you around Cheers!-----Sponsored by:<ul><li><a href="https://evoterra.link/captivate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast hosting company</a></li></ul>-----Links-----<ul><li><a href="http://theend.fyi" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The End</a></li></ul><ul><li>Got a podcasting service? <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/about/sponsorship-information" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Become a sponsor of Podcast Pontifications</a>.</li><li>Serious about podcasting? Join the <a href="https://evoterra.link/app" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Advancing Podcasting Community</a> today!</li></ul>-----<a href="https://podcastpontifications." rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is a production of <a href="https://simpler.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Simpler Media</a>. New episodes are released weekly, providing ideas and questions every serious podcaster should be thinking about. It's created and hosted by<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Evo Terra. Follow him on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come. <a href="http://alliepress.ne" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Allie Press</a> assists with the production and transcription of the show. If you received value from today's episode of Podcast Pontifications, return some of that! We call it <a href="https://PodcastPontifications.com/support" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">value-for-value</a> and there are many ways to show your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

You Have Reached The End of Podcast Pontifications

The podcast advertising business is once again taking it on the chin, blasted from inside the industry and out. What can podcasters and podcast listeners do about it?From ad buyers paying for podcast plays that ran inside mobile video games. 20-minute episodes with 20% filled with ads. People are getting fed up with advertising.If a popular podcast runs ads, it's guaranteed that more than one negative review will simply read: too many ads. A valid complaint leveraged against much of the content we watch on our TVs and mobile devices. Ads we can't avoid.But podcast creators can (and often do) offer ad-free options. And today, it's super easy. Subscription services built directly into Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Ad-free feeds via Patreon, Supercast, or Buy Me A Coffee. Or network-specific apps like those from Wondery+ and Realm. The real problems are related to friction and awareness. And there isn't much we as podcasters can do about the friction issue. That's a tech problem only really solved by Apple Podcasts. And not everyone listens on Apple Podcasts.But we podcasters can do something about awareness. We can make people aware that yeah, they are listening to an ad-supported feed, so expect ads. But also make them aware that there is an option (or options, I guess) to get an ad-free listening experience. And there's one other thing we podcasters can do: We can stop complaining about ads in podcasting. Production costs—like all costs—continue to rise. The quality bar continues to be raised higher and higher, causing podcast creators who rise to that new level to again incur more costs. Podcasting may still be a fun hobby to most, and I truly hope it stays that way. But the industry is driven forward by those who treat podcasting like a business. And for many, ads (and an ad-free option) is a very big part of the business.Let's at least accept that fact, shall we?-----Sponsored by:Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast hosting company-----LinksGot a podcasting service? Become a sponsor of Podcast Pontifications.Serious about podcasting? Join the Advancing Podcasting Community today!-----Podcast Pontifications is a production of Simpler Media. New episodes are released weekly, providing ideas and questions every serious podcaster should be thinking about. It's created and hosted by Evo Terra. Follow him on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come. Allie Press assists with the production and transcription of the show. If you received value from today's episode of Podcast Pontifications, return some of that! We call it value-for-value and there are many ways to show your support. Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

The podcast advertising business is once again taking it on the chin, blasted from inside the industry and out. What can podcasters and podcast listeners do about it?From ad buyers paying for <a href="https://soundsprofitable.com/update/paying-for-downloads" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">podcast plays that ran inside mobile video games</a>. 20-minute episodes with 20% filled with ads. People are getting fed up with advertising.If a popular podcast runs ads, it's guaranteed that more than one negative review will simply read: too many ads. A valid complaint leveraged against much of the content we watch on our TVs and mobile devices. Ads we can't avoid.But podcast creators can (and often do) offer ad-free options. And today, it's super easy. Subscription services built directly into Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Ad-free feeds via Patreon, Supercast, or Buy Me A Coffee. Or network-specific apps like those from Wondery+ and Realm. The real problems are related to friction and awareness. And there isn't much we as podcasters can do about the friction issue. That's a tech problem only really solved by Apple Podcasts. And not everyone listens on Apple Podcasts.But we podcasters can do something about awareness. We can make people aware that yeah, they are listening to an ad-supported feed, so expect ads. But also make them aware that there is an option (or options, I guess) to get an ad-free listening experience. And there's one other thing we podcasters can do: We can stop complaining about ads in podcasting. Production costs—like all costs—continue to rise. The quality bar continues to be raised higher and higher, causing podcast creators who rise to that new level to again incur more costs. Podcasting may still be a fun hobby to most, and I truly hope it stays that way. But the industry is driven forward by those who treat podcasting like a business. And for many, ads (and an ad-free option) is a very big part of the business.Let's at least accept that fact, shall we?-----Sponsored by:<ul><li><a href="https://evoterra.link/captivate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast hosting company</a></li></ul>-----Links<ul><li>Got a podcasting service? <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/about/sponsorship-information" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Become a sponsor of Podcast Pontifications</a>.</li><li>Serious about podcasting? Join the <a href="https://evoterra.link/app" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Advancing Podcasting Community</a> today!</li></ul>-----<a href="https://podcastpontifications." rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is a production of <a href="https://simpler.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Simpler Media</a>. New episodes are released weekly, providing ideas and questions every serious podcaster should be thinking about. It's created and hosted by<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Evo Terra. Follow him on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come. <a href="http://alliepress.ne" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Allie Press</a> assists with the production and transcription of the show. If you received value from today's episode of Podcast Pontifications, return some of that! We call it <a href="https://PodcastPontifications.com/support" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">value-for-value</a> and there are many ways to show your support. Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

How Can Podcasters Make Podcast Advertising Better?

Podcasting managed to survive a going-on-three-year global pandemic. But the podcasting industry is starting to feel those economic realities finally catching up to us. That won't end soon.2023 Is the year that podcasting has to pay. And by "pay" I mean pay for itself. And by "itself" I mean it has to make fiscal sense for the people writing the checks that power podcasting. If you're a fiscally responsible person who diligently balances their books each month or pay period to make sure you have enough money to do the things you both need and want to do in life either as a business owner or just a productive member of society—this is not a shock to you. But just read the headlines from podcasting over the last few months, and you'll see it's clearly a shock to some people who work in the business of podcasting.Unfortunately, that shock is now settling in, getting nice and cozy with us, and promises to be a part of podcasting for a very long time. It's up to us to figure out how we each deal with it.For those at the "top" and "bottom" (I hope the air quotes came through loud and clear) of podcasting, this solidifying reality isn't going to mean many changes in day-to-day life. Well-estabished, highly-downloaded, and money-making podcasts will continue to do well, assuming they remember to stay focused on who they are for and why they are there.It's a similar situation for the indie podcaster who's not in this for fame or fortune—OK, maybe a little fame, but still no fortune—but instead are in podcasting because podcasting is something they love doing. They aren't seeking much in the way of economic gain, so serious economic pressures on the podcasting industry have less of an impact on many indies.But for those in the middle of podcasting, it's a very different story. Those who work in the business of podcasting with a range of roles and skills from producer to service provider will be—and are—feeling the effects of the "right-sizing" (I hate that phrase) and pullbacks podcasting is facing at the business level today.Things are different today. I have many friends and acquaintances who either run or work for small to medium-sized podcasting-focused companies who are telling me things are different. Where it was easy for them to do things just six months ago—things like raising money for launching a new service, or getting a bigger ticket production greenlit, or snagging some budget from other departments to fund new podcasting initiatives—it's now hard. More than one person has been told "No, sorry. Had you asked me six months ago, I'd have said yes." Buy that world is now gone. And no, I'm not going to attempt to predict when it's coming back.I don't say these things to panic you. If you, like many of my listeners, work for a large, established, and profitable podcasting company, there's a very good chance you won't feel the crunch. And there are a lot of large, established, and profitable podcasting companies employing lots of people. Hosting companies, software developers, and other service providers who service the industry and can do so profitably.But if you don't have the luxury of working for one of those podcast companies, then things could be different. How well you—we—ride out the storm is dependent on a lot of factors. If I were a financial advisor, I'd tell you to diversify. But I'm not a financial planner, and sometimes the best podcast companies are ones that specialize, so that may not be good advice.Come to think of it; I don't have good advice to give on this. So instead, I'll end with hold tight, make the best decision you can for yourself, and do your best to handle whatever 2023 throws your way, podcaster.With that, I shall be back next week (maybe?) with yet another Podcast Pontifications. Cheers!-----Sponsored by:Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast hosting company-----LinksGot a podcasting service? Become a sponsor of Podcast Pontifications.Serious about podcasting? Join the Advancing Podcasting Community today!-----Podcast Pontifications is a production of Simpler Media. New episodes are released weekly, providing ideas and questions every serious podcaster should be thinking about. It's created and hosted by Evo Terra. Follow him on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come. Allie Press assists with the production and transcription of the show. If you received value from today's episode of Podcast Pontifications, return some of that! We call it value-for-value and there are many ways to show your support. Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

Podcasting managed to survive a going-on-three-year global pandemic. But the podcasting industry is starting to feel those economic realities finally catching up to us. That won't end soon.2023 Is the year that podcasting has to pay. And by "pay" I mean pay for itself. And by "itself" I mean it has to make fiscal sense for the people writing the checks that power podcasting. If you're a fiscally responsible person who diligently balances their books each month or pay period to make sure you have enough money to do the things you both need and want to do in life either as a business owner or just a productive member of society—this is not a shock to you. But just read the headlines from podcasting over the last few months, and you'll see it's clearly a shock to some people who work in the business of podcasting.Unfortunately, that shock is now settling in, getting nice and cozy with us, and promises to be a part of podcasting for a very long time. It's up to us to figure out how we each deal with it.For those at the "top" and "bottom" (I hope the air quotes came through loud and clear) of podcasting, this solidifying reality isn't going to mean many changes in day-to-day life. Well-estabished, highly-downloaded, and money-making podcasts will continue to do well, assuming they remember to stay focused on who they are for and why they are there.It's a similar situation for the indie podcaster who's not in this for fame or fortune—OK, maybe a little fame, but still no fortune—but instead are in podcasting because podcasting is something they love doing. They aren't seeking much in the way of economic gain, so serious economic pressures on the podcasting industry have less of an impact on many indies.But for those in the middle of podcasting, it's a very different story. Those who work in the business of podcasting with a range of roles and skills from producer to service provider will be—and are—feeling the effects of the "right-sizing" (I hate that phrase) and pullbacks podcasting is facing at the business level today.Things are different today. I have many friends and acquaintances who either run or work for small to medium-sized podcasting-focused companies who are telling me things are different. Where it was easy for them to do things just six months ago—things like raising money for launching a new service, or getting a bigger ticket production greenlit, or snagging some budget from other departments to fund new podcasting initiatives—it's now hard. More than one person has been told "No, sorry. Had you asked me six months ago, I'd have said yes." Buy that world is now gone. And no, I'm not going to attempt to predict when it's coming back.I don't say these things to panic you. If you, like many of my listeners, work for a large, established, and profitable podcasting company, there's a very good chance you won't feel the crunch. And there are a lot of large, established, and profitable podcasting companies employing lots of people. Hosting companies, software developers, and other service providers who service the industry and can do so profitably.But if you don't have the luxury of working for one of those podcast companies, then things could be different. How well you—we—ride out the storm is dependent on a lot of factors. If I were a financial advisor, I'd tell you to diversify. But I'm not a financial planner, and sometimes the best podcast companies are ones that specialize, so that may not be good advice.Come to think of it; I don't have good advice to give on this. So instead, I'll end with hold tight, make the best decision you can for yourself, and do your best to handle whatever 2023 throws your way, podcaster.With that, I shall be back next week (maybe?) with yet another Podcast Pontifications. Cheers!-----Sponsored by:<ul><li><a href="https://evoterra.link/captivate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast hosting company</a></li></ul>-----Links<ul><li>Got a podcasting service? <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/about/sponsorship-information" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Become a sponsor of Podcast Pontifications</a>.</li><li>Serious about podcasting? Join the <a href="https://evoterra.link/app" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Advancing Podcasting Community</a> today!</li></ul>-----<a href="https://podcastpontifications." rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is a production of <a href="https://simpler.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Simpler Media</a>. New episodes are released weekly, providing ideas and questions every serious podcaster should be thinking about. It's created and hosted by<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Evo Terra. Follow him on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come. <a href="http://alliepress.ne" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Allie Press</a> assists with the production and transcription of the show. If you received value from today's episode of Podcast Pontifications, return some of that! We call it <a href="https://PodcastPontifications.com/support" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">value-for-value</a> and there are many ways to show your support. Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

2023: The Year Podcasting Has To Pay

If the majority of the world isn't talking about one single must-listen podcast, the industry is dead. Right? Wrong. So very, very wrong. Here's why this mythical success metric needs to die. Every time there's a negative article focusing on podcasting's inability to generate blockbuster hits, I get a little stabby. Because here's the secret: you don't need to create a blockbuster podcast—because podcasting does not need blockbuster hits.I know that seems at odds with other forms of media. There's a blockbuster movie every three or for years that everyone is talking about. Every fall, there's a TV program or two that seemingly captures the entirety of the world. A single hit song dominates the airwaves for weeks or months, and there are best-selling books that "everyone" seems to have on their shelves or talks about over coffee.But in podcasting? Not so much. Not since 2014–2015, by some yardsticks. Here's what I have to say about that:So what?You were probably expecting me to break down all the reasons why podcasting is different from those other blockbuster-driven media channels. Like the distributed architecture we built into podcasting from day one. Or the relatively low entry barrier for creating and distributing podcasts. Or the fact that "it's a podcast" tells a potential listener nothing about the audio's actual content.All of those things are true and certainly contribute to why podcasting doesn't have blockbuster hits like other media forms have blockbuster hits. I shall return to my secret once again. So what?Podcasting doesn't need blockbuster hits to survive. Podcast creators—at least those who understand our industry—don't need blockbuster hits to survive. Yes, the podcast industry must demonstrate that popular shows can attract and retain large audiences. As more shows enter the space with much higher production costs, that will continue to be a driving need within our industry.But a podcast's audience that qualifies as "large and retained" need not mean everyone. That's another power of podcasting: Establishing an audience that's many orders of magnitude below everyone can still make the efforts pay off for all of a podcast's creators. That's what matters for many podcasters. That's what matters for many podcast networks. That's what matters for many podcast service providers who build the tools and services necessary to power podcasting as an industry.If you're looking to make a blockbuster, I advise looking at a media form other than podcasting. Podcasting is a great place to be if you want to build a show—or a service—that can only work in podcasting. And be pretty rewarding.With that, I shall be back next week with yet another Podcast Pontifications.Cheers!-----Sponsored by:Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast hosting company-----Links-----Got a podcasting service? Become a sponsor of Podcast Pontifications.Serious about podcasting? Join the Advancing Podcasting Community today!-----Podcast Pontifications is a production of Simpler Media. New episodes are released weekly, providing ideas and questions every serious podcaster should be thinking about. It's created and hosted by Evo Terra. Follow him on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come. Allie Press assists with the production and transcription of the show. If you received value from today's episode of Podcast Pontifications, return some of that! We call it value-for-value and there are many ways to show your support. Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

If the majority of the world isn't talking about one single must-listen podcast, the industry is dead. Right? Wrong. So very, very wrong. Here's why this mythical success metric needs to die. Every time there's a negative article focusing on podcasting's inability to generate blockbuster hits, I get a little stabby. Because here's the secret: you don't need to create a blockbuster podcast—because podcasting does not need blockbuster hits.I know that seems at odds with other forms of media. There's a blockbuster movie every three or for years that everyone is talking about. Every fall, there's a TV program or two that seemingly captures the entirety of the world. A single hit song dominates the airwaves for weeks or months, and there are best-selling books that "everyone" seems to have on their shelves or talks about over coffee.But in podcasting? Not so much. Not since 2014–2015, by some yardsticks. Here's what I have to say about that:So what?You were probably expecting me to break down all the reasons why podcasting is different from those other blockbuster-driven media channels. Like the distributed architecture we built into podcasting from day one. Or the relatively low entry barrier for creating and distributing podcasts. Or the fact that "it's a podcast" tells a potential listener nothing about the audio's actual content.All of those things are true and certainly contribute to why podcasting doesn't have blockbuster hits like other media forms have blockbuster hits. I shall return to my secret once again. So what?Podcasting doesn't need blockbuster hits to survive. Podcast creators—at least those who understand our industry—don't need blockbuster hits to survive. Yes, the podcast industry must demonstrate that popular shows can attract and retain large audiences. As more shows enter the space with much higher production costs, that will continue to be a driving need within our industry.But a podcast's audience that qualifies as "large and retained" need not mean everyone. That's another power of podcasting: Establishing an audience that's many orders of magnitude below everyone can still make the efforts pay off for all of a podcast's creators. That's what matters for many podcasters. That's what matters for many podcast networks. That's what matters for many podcast service providers who build the tools and services necessary to power podcasting as an industry.If you're looking to make a blockbuster, I advise looking at a media form other than podcasting. Podcasting is a great place to be if you want to build a show—or a service—that can only work in podcasting. And be pretty rewarding.With that, I shall be back next week with yet another Podcast Pontifications.Cheers!-----Sponsored by:<ul><li><a href="https://evoterra.link/captivate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast hosting company</a></li></ul>-----Links-----<ul><li>Got a podcasting service? <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/about/sponsorship-information" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Become a sponsor of Podcast Pontifications</a>.</li><li>Serious about podcasting? Join the <a href="https://evoterra.link/app" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Advancing Podcasting Community</a> today!</li></ul>-----<a href="https://podcastpontifications." rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is a production of <a href="https://simpler.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Simpler Media</a>. New episodes are released weekly, providing ideas and questions every serious podcaster should be thinking about. It's created and hosted by<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Evo Terra. Follow him on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come. <a href="http://alliepress.ne" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Allie Press</a> assists with the production and transcription of the show. If you received value from today's episode of Podcast Pontifications, return some of that! We call it <a href="https://PodcastPontifications.com/support" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">value-for-value</a> and there are many ways to show your support. Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Podcasting's Lack Of Blockbuster Hits Is A Feature, Not A Bug

Podcasting should be made better, not just easier! That's the motto I started this show with. And I still stand by it! But a lot has happened in five years. What if making it easier to podcast also made it better?#podcastinghttps://podcastpontifications.com/episode/making-complex-podcast-tech-disappear-with-alituOne thing that has me terribly excited for the future of podcasting is how the entire process of making a podcast has, for many, changed drastically in the last 20 years or so. Alitu, a service from The Podcast Host, is one of those services reimagining how podcasts are made. They're the Branded Benefits Sponsor of today's episode, and I recently sat down with Colin Gray to ask him how Alitu makes podcasting better.His answer surprised me. "We've enabled our users to forget about the tech behind it all so they can concentrate just on their voice and getting their message out to the world.That's the goal; to make the tech just disappear so creators can concentrate on their message."You may be looking at that with a marked note of skepticism, especially if you've not been keeping up with how much audio tech has advanced in the last few years. "We're deeply committed to automation," Colin goes on to say, making the bold statement that quite often audio "cleanup isn't something most podcasters should worry about. It should be fixed automatically, so we do it automatically. They're partnered with Dolby Audio, "who know audio back-to-front... to do automated audio cleanup, clearing the noise, adjusting levels, automatically doing de-essing and de-plosives" and more.I asked if Alitu was something for audio pros who are comfortable using high-end DAWs. "I know people who use Alitu to create one show, but then they use something like Audition to create another complex show where they want to have the full audio engineering experience and control," was his reply. Makes sense to me.Is it right for you? We're probably spending time and energy doing things that would be better left to software and systems. Systems and software that, frankly, could probably do a better job than we can. At least sometimes.-----Sponsored by:Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast hosting company-----Links-----AlituThe Podcast HostColin Gray Branded Benefits Sponsor Got a podcasting service? Become a sponsor of Podcast Pontifications.Serious about podcasting? Join the Advancing Podcasting Community today!-----Podcast Pontifications is a production of Simpler Media. New episodes are released weekly, providing ideas and questions every serious podcaster should be thinking about. It's created and hosted by Evo Terra. Follow him on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come. Allie Press assists with the production and transcription of the show. If you received value from today's episode of Podcast Pontifications, return some of that! We call it value-for-value and there are many ways to show your support. Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

Podcasting should be made better, not just easier! That's the motto I started this show with. And I still stand by it! But a lot has happened in five years. What if making it easier to podcast also made it better?#podcasting<a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/making-complex-podcast-tech-disappear-with-alitu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/making-complex-podcast-tech-disappear-with-alitu</a>One thing that has me terribly excited for the future of podcasting is how the entire process of making a podcast has, for many, changed drastically in the last 20 years or so. <a href="https://alitu.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Alitu</a>, a service from <a href="https://www.thepodcasthost.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Podcast Host</a>, is one of those services reimagining how podcasts are made. They're the <a href="http://podcastpontifications.com/sponsor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Branded Benefits Sponsor</a> of today's episode, and I recently sat down with <a href="https://twitter.com/colinmcgray" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Colin Gray</a> to ask him how Alitu makes podcasting better.His answer surprised me. "We've enabled our users to forget about the tech behind it all so they can concentrate just on their voice and getting their message out to the world.That's the goal; to make the tech just disappear so creators can concentrate on their message."You may be looking at that with a marked note of skepticism, especially if you've not been keeping up with how much audio tech has advanced in the last few years. "We're deeply committed to automation," Colin goes on to say, making the bold statement that quite often audio "cleanup isn't something most podcasters should worry about. It should be fixed automatically, so we do it automatically. They're partnered with Dolby Audio, "who know audio back-to-front... to do automated audio cleanup, clearing the noise, adjusting levels, automatically doing de-essing and de-plosives" and more.I asked if Alitu was something for audio pros who are comfortable using high-end DAWs. "I know people who use Alitu to create one show, but then they use something like Audition to create another complex show where they want to have the full audio engineering experience and control," was his reply. Makes sense to me.Is it right for you? We're probably spending time and energy doing things that would be better left to software and systems. Systems and software that, frankly, could probably do a better job than we can. At least sometimes.-----Sponsored by:<ul><li><a href="https://evoterra.link/captivate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast hosting company</a></li></ul>-----Links-----<ul><li><a href="https://alitu.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Alitu</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thepodcasthost.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Podcast Host</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/colinmcgray" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Colin Gray</a> </li><li><a href="http://podcastpontifications.com/sponsor" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Branded Benefits Sponsor</a> </li></ul><ul><li>Got a podcasting service? <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/about/sponsorship-information" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Become a sponsor of Podcast Pontifications</a>.</li><li>Serious about podcasting? Join the <a href="https://evoterra.link/app" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Advancing Podcasting Community</a> today!</li></ul>-----<a href="https://podcastpontifications." rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is a production of <a href="https://simpler.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Simpler Media</a>. New episodes are released weekly, providing ideas and questions every serious podcaster should be thinking about. It's created and hosted by<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Evo Terra. Follow him on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come. <a href="http://alliepress.ne" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Allie Press</a> assists with the production and transcription of the show. If you received value from today's episode of Podcast Pontifications, return some of that! We call it <a href="https://PodcastPontifications.com/support" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">value-for-value</a> and there are many ways to show your support. Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Making Complex Podcast Tech Disappear With Alitu

Large podcast conferences are at a crossroads, with the podcasting community wondering how next year's conferences and beyond will be reshaped by the winds of change. Here are three possible futures.#podcastinghttps://podcastpontifications.com/episode/podcast-conferences-cancel-culture-human-dignityPhoto by Markus Spiske from PexelsBut before you say, "Ugh, not another hot take about the kerfuffle at Podcast Movement 2022"—rest assured, I'm not adding another hot take on what happened. Instead,  I want to present three possible futures I believe are likely to play out for future podcast conferences—not just Podcast Movement.One quick caveat: There's no way in hell I'm going to "both sides" this issue. I've zero patience for deplorable people. And if you're already bristling at my use of that word, you have been warned.1. The Free-Dumb Future For Podcast ConferencesIf the free-speech-at-all-cost torchbearers are not curtailed, expect protests. Activist attendees with clever slogans on t-shirts. Panelists and presenters naming names. Disruptions from the audience toward panelists or presenters who seek to undermine democracy.2. The Status Quo Future For Podcast ConferencesEqually likely is a future where...nothing happens. I believe many event organizers and attendees are counting on this future. This keeps marginalized voices away, and conferences cater to the bigger, more monied side of podcasting.3. The Responsibility-First Future Of Podcast ConferencesOr perhaps podcast organizers do make a stand and carefully vet every speaker, sponsor, and possibly even attendee. Or more conferences like She Podcasts Live and BLK Podcast Festival come into existence.Will those conferences create echo chambers? They can, sure. Do they restrict "different opinions" from being presented and limit the inclusivity they claim to uphold? Oh, FFS. Give me a break. Anyone saying that is either being disingenuous or still has no idea what an asshole they sound like to the rest of us. If they want, they can—and probably will—form their own conference where they can collectively pine for a return to the world of segregation, don't ask don't tell, and a time when less than half the population had the right to vote. Fuck 'em. -----Sponsored by:Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast hosting company-----Links-----Podcast Movement 2022She Podcasts LiveBLK Podcast FestivalMentioned (and then the standard links and credits will follow:Got a podcasting service? Become a sponsor of Podcast Pontifications.Serious about podcasting? Join the Advancing Podcasting Community today!-----Podcast Pontifications is a production of Simpler Media. New episodes are released weekly, providing ideas and questions every serious podcaster should be thinking about. It's created and hosted by Evo Terra. Follow him on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come. Allie Press assists with the production and transcription of the show. If you received value from today's episode of Podcast Pontifications, return some of that! We call it value-for-value and there are many ways to show your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

Large podcast conferences are at a crossroads, with the podcasting community wondering how next year's conferences and beyond will be reshaped by the winds of change. Here are three possible futures.#podcasting<a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/podcast-conferences-cancel-culture-human-dignity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/podcast-conferences-cancel-culture-human-dignity</a>Photo by <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/climate-sign-outside-blur-2990644/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Markus Spiske from Pexels</a>But before you say, "Ugh, not another hot take about the kerfuffle at Podcast Movement 2022"—rest assured, I'm not adding another hot take on what happened. Instead,  I want to present three possible futures I believe are likely to play out for future podcast conferences—not just Podcast Movement.One quick caveat: There's no way in hell I'm going to "both sides" this issue. I've zero patience for deplorable people. And if you're already bristling at my use of that word, you have been warned.1. The Free-Dumb Future For Podcast ConferencesIf the free-speech-at-all-cost torchbearers are not curtailed, expect protests. Activist attendees with clever slogans on t-shirts. Panelists and presenters naming names. Disruptions from the audience toward panelists or presenters who seek to undermine democracy.2. The Status Quo Future For Podcast ConferencesEqually likely is a future where...nothing happens. I believe many event organizers and attendees are counting on this future. This keeps marginalized voices away, and conferences cater to the bigger, more monied side of podcasting.3. The Responsibility-First Future Of Podcast ConferencesOr perhaps podcast organizers do make a stand and carefully vet every speaker, sponsor, and possibly even attendee. Or more conferences like <a href="https://www.shepodcasts.com/she-podcasts-live-2022/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">She Podcasts Live</a> and <a href="https://www.blkpodfestival.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">BLK Podcast Festival</a> come into existence.Will those conferences create echo chambers? They can, sure. Do they restrict "different opinions" from being presented and limit the inclusivity they claim to uphold? Oh, FFS. Give me a break. Anyone saying that is either being disingenuous or still has no idea what an asshole they sound like to the rest of us. If they want, they can—and probably will—form their own conference where they can collectively pine for a return to the world of segregation, don't ask don't tell, and a time when less than half the population had the right to vote. Fuck 'em. -----Sponsored by:<ul><li><a href="https://evoterra.link/captivate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast hosting company</a></li></ul>-----Links-----<ul><li><a href="https://2022.podcastmovement.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Movement 2022</a></li><li><a href="https://www.shepodcasts.com/she-podcasts-live-2022/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">She Podcasts Live</a></li><li><a href="https://www.blkpodfestival.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">BLK Podcast Festival</a></li><li>Mentioned (and then the standard links and credits will follow:</li></ul><ul><li>Got a podcasting service? <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/about/sponsorship-information" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Become a sponsor of Podcast Pontifications</a>.</li><li>Serious about podcasting? Join the <a href="https://evoterra.link/app" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Advancing Podcasting Community</a> today!</li></ul>-----<a href="https://podcastpontifications." rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is a production of <a href="https://simpler.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Simpler Media</a>. New episodes are released weekly, providing ideas and questions every serious podcaster should be thinking about. It's created and hosted by<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Evo Terra. Follow him on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come. <a href="http://alliepress.ne" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Allie Press</a> assists with the production and transcription of the show. If you received value from today's episode of Podcast Pontifications, return some of that! We call it <a href="https://PodcastPontifications.com/support" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">value-for-value</a> and there are many ways to show your support. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Podcast Conferences, Cancel Culture, & Human Dignity

Podcasting is like crack for your ears, many have said. Listen once, and they're hooked for life, right? Well... wrong. What do we need to do—as podcasters and an industry—to help build listening habits?It's a harsh reality that most people who listen to podcasts don't keep listening to podcasts. 62% of the US population +12 have listened, but only 26% frequently listen, according to Edison Research's Infinite Dial survey.I blame the podcast listening app makers. But I also blame us, the podcasters who provide the content to those apps. We could both do a better job of helping listeners develop the podcast listening habit.What happens when your Netflix series ends? Netflix immediately makes recommendations. Not after the credits. But during them. And it works.What happens when you reach "the end" of an ebook on your Kindle? Amazon is making recommendations. Not after the book's back matter. And it works.Why aren't podcasting apps doing that? Podcast apps are the ones that actually own the relationship with the listeners. So yeah, it's on them! Or is it?How do they know when the end of a series or a season has been reached? We have a tag for that, but not all podcast hosts support it. How can we get better at giving app makers more data?And what do app developers do on the vast majority of podcasts that don't have proscribed endings but just keep going? Recommend a new show too quickly and piss off a lot of podcasters. There isn't an easy answer. So what do you think we should do?-----Sponsored by:Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast hosting company-----Links-----Edison Research's Infinite Dial 2022 surveyThe moth jokeProposed podcast index namespace tag Got a podcasting service? Become a sponsor of Podcast Pontifications.Serious about podcasting? Join the Advancing Podcasting Community today!-----Podcast Pontifications is a production of Simpler Media. New episodes are released weekly, providing ideas and questions every serious podcaster should be thinking about. It's created and hosted by Evo Terra. Follow him on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come. Allie Press assists with the production and transcription of the show. If you received value from today's episode of Podcast Pontifications, return some of that! We call it value-for-value and there are many ways to show your support. Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

Podcasting is like crack for your ears, many have said. Listen once, and they're hooked for life, right? Well... wrong. What do we need to do—as podcasters and an industry—to help build listening habits?It's a harsh reality that most people who listen to podcasts don't keep listening to podcasts. 62% of the US population +12 have listened, but only 26% frequently listen, according to <a href="https://www.edisonresearch.com/the-infinite-dial-2022/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Edison Research's Infinite Dial survey</a>.I blame the podcast listening app makers. But I also blame us, the podcasters who provide the content to those apps. We could both do a better job of helping listeners develop the podcast listening habit.What happens when your Netflix series ends? Netflix immediately makes recommendations. Not after the credits. But during them. And it works.What happens when you reach "the end" of an ebook on your Kindle? Amazon is making recommendations. Not after the book's back matter. And it works.Why aren't podcasting apps doing that? Podcast apps are the ones that actually own the relationship with the listeners. So yeah, it's on them! Or is it?How do they know when the end of a series or a season has been reached? We have a tag for that, but not all podcast hosts support it. How can we get better at giving app makers more data?And what do app developers do on the vast majority of podcasts that don't have proscribed endings but just keep going? Recommend a new show too quickly and piss off a lot of podcasters. There isn't an easy answer. So what do you think we should do?-----Sponsored by:<ul><li><a href="https://evoterra.link/captivate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast hosting company</a></li></ul>-----Links-----<ul><li><a href="https://www.edisonresearch.com/the-infinite-dial-2022/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Edison Research's Infinite Dial 2022 survey</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-MJy7w69EU" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The moth joke</a></li><li><a href="https://github.com/Podcastindex-org/podcast-namespace/issues/351" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Proposed podcast index namespace tag </a></li></ul><ul><li>Got a podcasting service? <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/about/sponsorship-information" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Become a sponsor of Podcast Pontifications</a>.</li><li>Serious about podcasting? Join the <a href="https://evoterra.link/app" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Advancing Podcasting Community</a> today!</li></ul>-----<a href="https://podcastpontifications." rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is a production of <a href="https://simpler.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Simpler Media</a>. New episodes are released weekly, providing ideas and questions every serious podcaster should be thinking about. It's created and hosted by<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Evo Terra. Follow him on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come. <a href="http://alliepress.ne" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Allie Press</a> assists with the production and transcription of the show. If you received value from today's episode of Podcast Pontifications, return some of that! We call it <a href="https://PodcastPontifications.com/support" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">value-for-value</a> and there are many ways to show your support. Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

How Podcasting Can Encourage The Podcast Listening Habit

It's almost impossible to make a good podcast without listening to great podcasts. But it probably takes more than listening to get from good to great. The secret is learning those not-hidden secrets.I recently discovered the secrets to restaurant-quality eggplant parmesan and crave-able Manhattans. Only they weren't secrets. They were just things I'd overlooked or rushed through. Tiny things learned when I (finally) asked people who were better than me.One thing was clear with decades of hindsight: eating and drinking great examples of both wasn't the answer. No, I needed to learn secrets (that aren't secrets) from people better than me.The same is likely true if there are parts of your podcast you want to improve. You just don't know how to make them better. And listening to more great podcasts doesn't seem to be helping.So ask. Ask a podcaster you admire. Don't ask how you can become as good as they are. Share your specific, personal pain points. Don't say, "listen to this and see what you think." Tell them where YOU think you need to improve. And if you're going to Podcast Movement 2022, you'll have an excellent opportunity to ask for help from some of the best.See you there!-----Sponsored by:Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast hosting company-----Links-----Podcast Movement 2022Got a podcasting service? Become a sponsor of Podcast Pontifications.Serious about podcasting? Join the Advancing Podcasting Community today!-----Podcast Pontifications is a production of Simpler Media. New episodes are released weekly, providing ideas and questions every serious podcaster should be thinking about. It's created and hosted by Evo Terra. Follow him on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come. Allie Press assists with the production and transcription of the show. If you received value from today's episode of Podcast Pontifications, return some of that! We call it value-for-value and there are many ways to show your support. Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

It's almost impossible to make a good podcast without listening to great podcasts. But it probably takes more than listening to get from good to great. The secret is learning those not-hidden secrets.I recently discovered the secrets to restaurant-quality eggplant parmesan and crave-able Manhattans. Only they weren't secrets. They were just things I'd overlooked or rushed through. Tiny things learned when I (finally) asked people who were better than me.One thing was clear with decades of hindsight: eating and drinking great examples of both wasn't the answer. No, I needed to learn secrets (that aren't secrets) from people better than me.The same is likely true if there are parts of your podcast you want to improve. You just don't know how to make them better. And listening to more great podcasts doesn't seem to be helping.So ask. Ask a podcaster you admire. Don't ask how you can become as good as they are. Share your specific, personal pain points. Don't say, "listen to this and see what you think." Tell them where YOU think you need to improve. And if you're going to Podcast Movement 2022, you'll have an excellent opportunity to ask for help from some of the best.See you there!-----Sponsored by:<ul><li><a href="https://evoterra.link/captivate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast hosting company</a></li></ul>-----Links-----<ul><li><a href="https://podcastmovement.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Movement 2022</a></li></ul><ul><li>Got a podcasting service? <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/about/sponsorship-information" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Become a sponsor of Podcast Pontifications</a>.</li><li>Serious about podcasting? Join the <a href="https://evoterra.link/app" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Advancing Podcasting Community</a> today!</li></ul>-----<a href="https://podcastpontifications." rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is a production of <a href="https://simpler.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Simpler Media</a>. New episodes are released weekly, providing ideas and questions every serious podcaster should be thinking about. It's created and hosted by<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Evo Terra. Follow him on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come. <a href="http://alliepress.ne" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Allie Press</a> assists with the production and transcription of the show. If you received value from today's episode of Podcast Pontifications, return some of that! We call it <a href="https://PodcastPontifications.com/support" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">value-for-value</a> and there are many ways to show your support. Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Getting Past Your Personal Podcasting Humps

Finding advice on how to make your podcast better is easy. Knowing what advice to take and what to ignore is trickier. Before implementing any advice, take a close look at the agenda behind that advice. The agenda you have for your podcast is not the same agenda I have for my podcast. The same goes for every other long-time podcaster or podcast consultant. We all want people to keep listening and tell their friends. But what are our real agendas? And how closely do they align with your agenda?Your agenda is not your podcast hosting company's agenda. Or any hosting company's agenda. They create advice designed to keep their business in business by attracting more people to their service. But how well is their general advice aligned to your agenda?Your agenda is not a podcast listening app's agenda. They might make it easy for people to listen to your show on their app. But it's the "on their app" that they care about more than "your show."I'm not disparaging the advice offered by pundits, consultants, hosting providers, or app developers. I'm just stating the obvious: all of that advice is, to one degree or another, serving their agendas first. Not yours.So... does anyone share an agenda with you? Sure! Your ad rep firm is probably very closely aligned if you run ads on your show. Because when your ad revenue grows, the amount they make from your show grows. Win-win!The same goes for the agenda of your staff (employees, contractors, service providers). Your show succeeding means they keep a paycheck. That's a definite shared agenda! So listen to them. Listen to others (like me), sure. But listen most closely to those who share your same agenda, podcaster. -----Sponsored by:Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast hosting company-----Links-----Got a podcasting service? Become a sponsor of Podcast Pontifications.Serious about podcasting? Join the Advancing Podcasting Community today!-----Podcast Pontifications is a production of Simpler Media. New episodes are released weekly, providing ideas and questions every serious podcaster should be thinking about. It's created and hosted by Evo Terra. Follow him on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come. Allie Press assists with the production and transcription of the show. If you received value from today's episode of Podcast Pontifications, return some of that! We call it value-for-value and there are many ways to show your support. Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

Finding advice on how to make your podcast better is easy. Knowing what advice to take and what to ignore is trickier. Before implementing any advice, take a close look at the agenda behind that advice. The agenda you have for your podcast is not the same agenda I have for my podcast. The same goes for every other long-time podcaster or podcast consultant. We all want people to keep listening and tell their friends. But what are our real agendas? And how closely do they align with your agenda?Your agenda is not your podcast hosting company's agenda. Or any hosting company's agenda. They create advice designed to keep their business in business by attracting more people to their service. But how well is their general advice aligned to your agenda?Your agenda is not a podcast listening app's agenda. They might make it easy for people to listen to your show on their app. But it's the "on their app" that they care about more than "your show."I'm not disparaging the advice offered by pundits, consultants, hosting providers, or app developers. I'm just stating the obvious: all of that advice is, to one degree or another, serving their agendas first. Not yours.So... does anyone share an agenda with you? Sure! Your ad rep firm is probably very closely aligned if you run ads on your show. Because when your ad revenue grows, the amount they make from your show grows. Win-win!The same goes for the agenda of your staff (employees, contractors, service providers). Your show succeeding means they keep a paycheck. That's a definite shared agenda! So listen to them. Listen to others (like me), sure. But listen most closely to those who share your same agenda, podcaster. -----Sponsored by:<ul><li><a href="https://evoterra.link/captivate" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast hosting company</a></li></ul>-----Links-----<ul><li>Got a podcasting service? <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/about/sponsorship-information" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Become a sponsor of Podcast Pontifications</a>.</li><li>Serious about podcasting? Join the <a href="https://evoterra.link/app" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Advancing Podcasting Community</a> today!</li></ul>-----<a href="https://podcastpontifications." rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is a production of <a href="https://simpler.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Simpler Media</a>. New episodes are released weekly, providing ideas and questions every serious podcaster should be thinking about. It's created and hosted by<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Evo Terra. Follow him on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come. <a href="http://alliepress.ne" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Allie Press</a> assists with the production and transcription of the show. If you received value from today's episode of Podcast Pontifications, return some of that! We call it <a href="https://PodcastPontifications.com/support" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">value-for-value</a> and there are many ways to show your support. Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Avoiding The Perils Of Un-aligned Podcast Advice

THIS SHOW IS CURRENTLY ON HIATUS - PLEASE ENJOY THE ARCHIVE OF CONTENT FOCUSED ON MAKING PODCASTING BETTER.Where plenty of podcasts about podcasting (PAPs) tell you what to do, Podcast Pontifications gives you what to think about in podcasting. These insightful forward-looking episodes have one central tenet: Podcasting needs to be made better, not just easier.Designed for the working podcaster, these short-form episodes get you thinking about the future of podcasting and how you can better prepare yourself -- and your shows -- for the future. The goal is simple: help you develop critical thinking skills needed to make the best future-proofed podcast you can with the tools of today. Plus a few sneak previews of what might be coming tomorrow.Hosted by Podcast Hall of Fame Class of 2022 inductee Evo Terra.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

Evo provides amazing content in such a short amount of time and is powerfully persistent in publishing his episodes. One of the first to start podcasting and shares his extensive experience, which is pure GOLD!!!

Pure Gold!

Saw him in Phoenix at a startup conference. He makes the opportunity and the strategy so easy to grasp. Offers great insights on tech and production that will save you money and aggravation as he’s been there and knows where your investment is best spent. His Pontifications are very listenable and helpful.

Fortunate to hear him speak

THIS SHOW IS CURRENTLY ON HIATUS - PLEASE ENJOY THE ARCHIVE OF CONTENT FOCUSED ON MAKING PODCASTING BETTER. Where plenty of podcasts about podcasting (PAPs) tell you what to do, Podcast Pontifications gives you what to think about in podcasting. These insightful forward-looking episodes have one central tenet: Podcasting needs to be made better, not just easier. Designed for the working podcaster, these short-form episodes get you thinking about the future of podcasting and how you can better prepare yourself -- and your shows -- for the future. The goal is simple: help you develop critical thinking skills needed to make the best future-proofed podcast you can with the tools of today. Plus a few sneak previews of what might be coming tomorrow. Hosted by Podcast Hall of Fame Class of 2022 inductee Evo Terra. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Podcast Pontifications

It's been a wild-and-crazy week in the podcasting world. No, make that a wild-and-crazy six months. Though an argument could be made that we’ve been in the midst of wild-and-crazy for more like 18 months. For the better part of two years, the podcasting landscape has seen a huge number of changes. You probably find it all quite exhausting. You probably find it very difficult to focus on these crazy changes and do the things you need to do every day to keep your business running smoothly.I get it. I feel your pain. Literally.That's why I said at the beginning of this episode, “do you need a break?” Because I need a break, at least for the day. And since this is Thursday, it’s a good day to take that break.I'll be back on Monday, refreshed and rethinking, ready to pontificate on what the next changes might be, or how recent changes might impact our world in the future. And next Monday is my birthday, so I might come up with something special. Sort of a “happy birthday” from me to you, which is backward, I know.Enjoy the rest of your day. I shall be back on Monday with yet another Podcast Pontifications Cheers!Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

It's been a wild-and-crazy week in the podcasting world. No, make that a wild-and-crazy six months. Though an argument could be made that we’ve been in the midst of wild-and-crazy for more like 18 months. For the better part of two years, the podcasting landscape has seen a huge number of changes. You probably find it all quite exhausting. You probably find it very difficult to focus on these crazy changes and do the things you need to do every day to keep your business running smoothly.I get it. I feel your pain. Literally.That's why I said at the beginning of this episode, “do you need a break?” Because I need a break, at least for the day. And since this is Thursday, it’s a good day to take that break.I'll be back on Monday, refreshed and rethinking, ready to pontificate on what the next changes might be, or how recent changes might impact our world in the future. And next Monday is my birthday, so I might come up with something special. Sort of a “happy birthday” from me to you, which is backward, I know.Enjoy the rest of your day. I shall be back on Monday with yet another <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> Cheers!Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

What To Do When You're Overwhelmed By Podcasting Changes [Episode 182]

To bring the theme of "control" to a close, I'm taking on the heavy topic of controlling the future. No, I'm not magic. No, I can't predict the future. No one can. But there are ways you can control how you navigate your podcast when the future becomes the present. In this short episode, I discuss three main points:  Investing in resiliency Increasing your luck surface area Reducing surprises  By applying the skills I discuss here, the future of your podcast becomes a lot less murky. And when things do change (perhaps for the worse) you and your podcast will come out on the other end, maybe even better than before!Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

To bring the theme of "control" to a close, I'm taking on the heavy topic of controlling the future. No, I'm not magic. No, I can't predict the future. No one can. But there are ways you can control how you navigate your podcast when the future becomes the present. In this short episode, I discuss three main points: <ul> <li>Investing in resiliency</li> <li>Increasing your luck surface area</li> <li>Reducing surprises</li> </ul> By applying the skills I discuss here, the future of your podcast becomes a lot less murky. And when things do change (perhaps for the worse) you and your podcast will come out on the other end, maybe even better than before!Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Control The Future Of Your Podcast [Episode 147]

This content was created just before the big WWDC -- World Wide Developers Conference -- from Apple kicked off. All around the world, podcasters just like you (and me) will be watching live to see how the company that controls something like 85% of all podcast episodes downloaded around the world will change podcasting. Again.Over the weekend, The most talked-about assumed change was that iTunes is going away and what sorts of changes podcasters would need to implement on their website -- quickly! -- to preserve their listeners after this dreaded change.Two things on that:Yes, you should change your website, podcaster, especially if you reference iTunes in any way. Get rid of any reference to iTunes everywhere on your website. You know, like Apple and anyone worth their salt in the podcast world has been telling you for the better part of the last two years?  Calm down. Apple is not a stupid company. When they do kill off iTunes, they aren’t going to start throwing 404 errors when people click on your legacy links to iTunes. They’ll all redirect to Apple Podcasts. At least for a while. But even if they do work, you should change them. See #1.So yes, make the changes. But before get in there to make the changes, let’s talk about a way to improve the experience for the brand new listener. Because maybe those big company-provided “listen with [app]” aren’t as helpful as you might think?Apple &amp; Google Branding vs A Better Listener ExperienceBoth Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts have given podcasters branding guidelines of how they would like us to represent their apps on our pages. You've probably seen a consistently branded “Listen with Apple Podcasts” button and a “Listen with Google Podcast” button podcast websites. Those all look the same because Apple and Google (and a bunch of other apps) provide the button for easy integration.I think it's time to reconsider our reliance on those auto-generated buttons. Specific to our consideration: Are those auto-generated buttons helping our listeners, or just helping big tech companies with their branding efforts?When Apple finally kills iTunes, they’ll put a lot (at least I hope so) of marketing effort into the brand change. If Apple starts “advertising” Apple Podcasts, more people will be aware of Apple Podcasts. And in turn, the logic is that they’ll start looking for the Apple Podcasts branding. Because that’s how branded advertising works.But I don’t think that’s a likely scenario. I just don’t see your average person having any recall around “Apple Podcasts” or “Google Podcasts” as an app. Not anytime soon.Also, I don’t think it's incumbent upon podcasters to do the work of running branding campaigns for big tech companies. Our primary focus should be on our listeners, making it easy for them to consume our content. And for the ~70% who don’t listen on a regular basis, talking up “Apple Podcasts” and “Google Podcasts” isn’t leading them to giving your podcast a shot.So let’s shift who we’re working for, podcasters. Until such time as Apple or Google (or someone else) puts out a significant branding campaign that leads to high awareness and recall of their branded apps, let’s tie the listening experience to brands they are familiar with.Listen On Your Mobile Device~85% of all podcast episodes are downloaded directly to a mobile device. Create two buttons for your website (I’m working on this today) that reference either “iPhone” or “Android”. Perhaps something as simple as “Listen on your iPhone” and “Listen on your Android” does the trick, where the first links to your show’s listing on Apple Podcasts, and the second to Google Podcasts.I’d present these two options first. Every reasonable person can easily sort themselves into those two buckets. (We’ll cover the exceptions in a moment.) And there’s no uncertainty that comes with thinking about installing another app (even if they don’t actually have to install it).Listen The Way You Listen To Other StuffThat means that Spotify and Pandora. Remember, we’re designing this experience for people who don’t yet listen to podcasts on a regular basis. So I really don’t care -- and you don’t care -- if there are more superior listening apps than these two music giants. What you care about is letting users of these music giants that your content is already included in the listening service they already use.Listening Dead Simple &amp; Terribly ComplexBelieve it or not, there are a lot of people who never listen to anything on their mobile device that isn’t a live phone call. Weird, right? On the opposite side, there are power-listeners with complex listening apps that you can’t possibly cover. So we need to take care of both of them, and I think you can do it in the same section.First, you need to make it possible for people to subscribe to your show via email. They give you their email, and you (via automated process unless you have way too much time on your hands) send them an episode of your podcast every time you publish.For the second group, you need to expose the raw RSS feed to them. I highly recommend doing so in a text-field so that it’s not clickable. For many, seeing raw XML in their browser is terrifying. But you can’t click-thru on text in a text field, you can only copy it. Genius, I know.Properly implemented, now you’ve covered mobile-listeners who don't on the regular, added support for the two most popular listening apps, and provided uncommon options for the people who just would rather listen to your content some other way.That's what I'm working on this week. If you're a client of mine, that means all new stuff for you and some changes. We'll help you implement these changes, obviously, because it's what I do.If you’re a business owner or a professional service provider looking for help getting your company or brand into podcasting, get in touch. You're the kind of client we work with. evo@podcastlaunch.pro or go to PodcastLaunch.pro to see a list of all of the services we offer our clients.I shall be back tomorrow for another Podcast Pontifications.Cheers!Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

This content was created just before the big WWDC -- World Wide Developers Conference -- from Apple kicked off. All around the world, podcasters just like you (and me) will be watching live to see how the company that controls something like 85% of all podcast episodes downloaded around the world will change podcasting. Again.Over the weekend, The most talked-about assumed change was that iTunes is going away and what sorts of changes podcasters would need to implement on their website -- quickly! -- to preserve their listeners after this dreaded change.Two things on that:<ol><li>Yes, you should change your website, podcaster, especially if you reference iTunes in any way. Get rid of any reference to iTunes everywhere on your website. You know, like Apple and anyone worth their salt in the podcast world has been telling you for the better part of the last two years?  </li><li>Calm down. Apple is not a stupid company. When they do kill off iTunes, they aren’t going to start throwing 404 errors when people click on your legacy links to iTunes. They’ll all redirect to Apple Podcasts. At least for a while. But even if they do work, you should change them. See #1.</li></ol>So yes, make the changes. But before get in there to make the changes, let’s talk about a way to improve the experience for the brand new listener. Because maybe those big company-provided “listen with [app]” aren’t as helpful as you might think?<h2>Apple &amp; Google Branding vs A Better Listener Experience</h2>Both Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts have given podcasters branding guidelines of how they would like us to represent their apps on our pages. You've probably seen a consistently branded “Listen with Apple Podcasts” button and a “Listen with Google Podcast” button podcast websites. Those all look the same because Apple and Google (and a bunch of other apps) provide the button for easy integration.I think it's time to reconsider our reliance on those auto-generated buttons. Specific to our consideration: Are those auto-generated buttons helping our listeners, or just helping big tech companies with their branding efforts?When Apple finally kills iTunes, they’ll put a lot (at least I hope so) of marketing effort into the brand change. If Apple starts “advertising” Apple Podcasts, more people will be aware of Apple Podcasts. And in turn, the logic is that they’ll start looking for the Apple Podcasts branding. Because that’s how branded advertising works.But I don’t think that’s a likely scenario. I just don’t see your average person having any recall around “Apple Podcasts” or “Google Podcasts” as an app. Not anytime soon.Also, I don’t think it's incumbent upon podcasters to do the work of running branding campaigns for big tech companies. Our primary focus should be on our listeners, making it easy for them to consume our content. And for the ~70% who don’t listen on a regular basis, talking up “Apple Podcasts” and “Google Podcasts” isn’t leading them to giving your podcast a shot.So let’s shift who we’re working for, podcasters. Until such time as Apple or Google (or someone else) puts out a significant branding campaign that leads to high awareness and recall of their branded apps, let’s tie the listening experience to brands they are familiar with.<h2>Listen On Your Mobile Device</h2>~85% of all podcast episodes are downloaded directly to a mobile device. Create two buttons for your website (I’m working on this today) that reference either “iPhone” or “Android”. Perhaps something as simple as “Listen on your iPhone” and “Listen on your Android” does the trick, where the first links to your show’s listing on Apple Podcasts, and the second to Google Podcasts.I’d present these two options first. Every reasonable person can easily sort themselves into those two buckets. (We’ll cover the exceptions in a moment.) And there’s no uncertainty that comes with thinking about installing another app (even if they don’t actually have to install it).<h2>Listen The Way You Listen To Other Stuff</h2>That means that Spotify and Pandora. Remember, we’re designing this experience for people who don’t yet listen to podcasts on a regular basis. So I really don’t care -- and you don’t care -- if there are more superior listening apps than these two music giants. What you care about is letting users of these music giants that your content is already included in the listening service they already use.<h2>Listening Dead Simple &amp; Terribly Complex</h2>Believe it or not, there are a lot of people who never listen to anything on their mobile device that isn’t a live phone call. Weird, right? On the opposite side, there are power-listeners with complex listening apps that you can’t possibly cover. So we need to take care of both of them, and I think you can do it in the same section.First, you need to make it possible for people to subscribe to your show via email. They give you their email, and you (via automated process unless you have way too much time on your hands) send them an episode of your podcast every time you publish.For the second group, you need to expose the raw RSS feed to them. I highly recommend doing so in a text-field so that it’s not clickable. For many, seeing raw XML in their browser is terrifying. But you can’t click-thru on text in a text field, you can only copy it. Genius, I know.Properly implemented, now you’ve covered mobile-listeners who don't on the regular, added support for the two most popular listening apps, and provided uncommon options for the people who just would rather listen to your content some other way.That's what I'm working on this week. If you're a client of mine, that means all new stuff for you and some changes. We'll help you implement these changes, obviously, because it's what I do.If you’re a business owner or a professional service provider looking for help getting your company or brand into podcasting, get in touch. You're the kind of client we work with. <a href="mailto:evo@podcastlaunch.pro">evo@podcastlaunch.pro</a> or go to<a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PodcastLaunch.pro</a> to see a list of all of the services we offer our clients.I shall be back tomorrow for another<a href="https://podcastpontifications.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://podcastpontifications.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a>.Cheers!Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Podcasters Are Making It Too Hard For New Listeners Wide [Episode 179]

The future of free podcast hosting is part 4 of my future of podcasting miniseries. (Pts 1, 2, &amp; 3)In the future, free hosting for podcast media files will be a viable option. I base that prediction on one deciding factor: Spotify is going to do it. But I don't think everybody will switch to free. This is not meant to be a doom-and-gloom prediction. This is a coming reality that can be adapted to. YouTube’s free model certainly caused many of the other video hosting companies to shut their doors. But not all of them.Hosting companies will have to adapt their business models to help podcasters make better content. Companies like Auphonic , Alitu, and Auxbus are already doing this today. More will come, making it not just easier to assemble and piece together audio, but to actually improve the quality of the episode. With Spotify lowering the barrier to entry even more, it’s going to encourage garbage content creation. We've seen it on YouTube. We see it on Anchor. You see it everywhere it’s dead-simple to post content. So that makes the landscape ripe for services to sift through and cut out all the garbage. Because there’s no need to take all that garbage with you.It doesn’t take a lot of imagination to see how that one change could cause massive disruption, positive and negative, to our industry. I have no crystal ball, but the idea of podcast media hosting going free seems like a shoo-in. Before you go, three quick things:If you want to join other people chatting about this episode and all the other episodes of the show, check out Flick.group/podcastpontifications. It’s a free app you might dig. If you want to show your support for the program, go to BuyMeACoffee.com/evoterra and buy me a virtual coffee. (You do understand it's not actually sending me coffee, right? Yeah, you probably got that.)If you are in business and you’d like someone thinking about what the future of podcasting holds for your business, please get in touch with me. evo@podcastlaunch.pro or go to PodcastLaunch.pro to see a list of the services we offer clients all around the globe. -----Yes, this episode is something you should share. Thank you. Here’s where you can find a re-written in-depth article based on the audio of the episode that’s perfect for sharing: https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/exploring-podcastings-cost-free-futurePodcast Pontifications is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.Follow Evo on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit PodcastLaunch.pro to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business.Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

The future of free podcast hosting is part 4 of my future of podcasting miniseries. (Pts<a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/premium-podcasting-will-soon-dominate-the-short-head" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/premium-podcasting-will-soon-dominate-the-short-head" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1</a>,<a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/mitigating-future-threats-to-hobbyist-podcasting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/mitigating-future-threats-to-hobbyist-podcasting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2</a>, &amp;<a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/frenzy-or-famine-the-future-of-rss-in-podcasting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/frenzy-or-famine-the-future-of-rss-in-podcasting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3</a>)In the future, free hosting for podcast media files will be a viable option. I base that prediction on one deciding factor: Spotify is going to do it. But I don't think everybody will switch to free. This is not meant to be a doom-and-gloom prediction. This is a coming reality that can be adapted to. YouTube’s free model certainly caused many of the other video hosting companies to shut their doors. But not all of them.Hosting companies will have to adapt their business models to help podcasters make better content. Companies like<a href="https://auphonic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://auphonic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Auphonic</a> ,<a href="https://alitu.com?fp_ref=evo24" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://alitu.com?fp_ref=evo24" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alitu</a>, and<a href="https://www.auxbus.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.auxbus.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Auxbus</a> are already doing this today. More will come, making it not just easier to assemble and piece together audio, but to actually improve the quality of the episode. With Spotify lowering the barrier to entry even more, it’s going to encourage garbage content creation. We've seen it on YouTube. We see it on Anchor. You see it everywhere it’s dead-simple to post content. So that makes the landscape ripe for services to sift through and cut out all the garbage. Because there’s no need to take all that garbage with you.It doesn’t take a lot of imagination to see how that one change could cause massive disruption, positive and negative, to our industry. I have no crystal ball, but the idea of podcast media hosting going free seems like a shoo-in. Before you go, three quick things:<ul><li>If you want to join other people chatting about this episode and all the other episodes of the show, check out<a href="https://flick.group/podcastpontifications" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://flick.group/podcastpontifications" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flick.group/podcastpontifications</a>. It’s a free app you might dig. </li><li>If you want to show your support for the program, go to<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BuyMeACoffee.com/evoterra</a> and buy me a virtual coffee. (You do understand it's not actually sending me coffee, right? Yeah, you probably got that.)</li><li>If you are in business and you’d like someone thinking about what the future of podcasting holds for your business, please get in touch with me. evo@podcastlaunch.pro or go to<a href="http://podcastlaunch.pro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://podcastlaunch.pro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PodcastLaunch.pro</a> to see a list of the services we offer clients all around the globe. </li></ul>-----Yes, this episode is something you should share. Thank you. Here’s where you can find a re-written in-depth article based on the audio of the episode that’s perfect for sharing: <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/exploring-podcastings-cost-free-future" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/exploring-podcastings-cost-free-future</a><a href="https://podcastpontifications.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Evo on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit<a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> PodcastLaunch.pro</a> to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business.Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Exploring Podcasting's Cost-Free Future [Episode 222]

I’m diving into this topic at the suggestion of a Podcast Pontifications listener, Arnie Chapman. He's the host of The Football History Dude podcast. He responded to my call for lockdown stories (Yes, I want your story too. More info at the end of this article.) from podcasters thusly:Oddly enough, the lockdown and stay-at-home orders have been a positive experience for me and my podcast. Because am I one of the many people who are working from home, I'm able to be much more flexible when it comes to scheduling guests. Rather than asking guests to adapt to a limited window of available interview times, I’m able to record whenever they have time. It’s much easier for me to plan my work around their schedule since I’m working from home. I’m also using the additional time working from home gives me to pursue a dream of creating a sports history podcast network. I'm going to collect all sorts of different sports history podcasts under the same domain.In the email that accompanied the media file, Arnie asked me to pontificate on podcast networks. So that’s what I'm going to do.In general, I’m a fan of podcast networks and I love the concept. Anytime creators with similar ideas, opinions, content, and target audiences can collaborate, something good always tends to come out of the other end. On rare occasions, just being associated with the network is enough. But for the vast majority of situations, you need to get something out of this deal. And almost always, you’ll be asked to give a little too. What sort of promotional boost will your podcast get when you join the network? What are your obligations to promote other shows in the network on your program? What about media file hosting? Will you need to move from your existing podcast hosting company over to their hosting company? Who pays for that?  What about the migration process? Will making the move cause your listeners to have a thousand new downloads of episodes they’ve already listened to? Will the network help you write episode details or articles? Do they have an audio engineer that can do the final polish? Will you be assigned a producer or maybe a production assistant to help with concepts or bookings? How will your current monetization efforts be impacted? Can you keep your paid supporters? Can you keep your current advertisers without sharing a portion of that income? And how much of the action will the network take for all of this?There's a lot to think about before joining a network or starting one. At the end of it all, you need to decide if your show is better as a part of a network or as a solo effort. A well-crafted network, whether you're joining one or forming one -- should provide obvious benefits. At every point, it should be clear that life for member shows will be better in the network rather than doing at it alone.If you can't say that's the case with the network you want to join or form, then you don't have a good reason to join or form that network. Want your voice shared on Podcast Pontifications like Arnie? I’m interested in hearing what plans you have for your show after the lockdown restrictions are eased. Record a minute or two of audio and send the .wav file to me at evo@podcastlaunch.pro. One thing I’m looking forward to: visiting my local hipster coffee bar. If you go to BuyMeACoffee.com/EvoTerra, you can ensure I have enough in my wallet to pick up one as soon as they re-open.-----Share this with a friend: https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/should-you-join-or-form-a-podcast-networkPodcast Pontifications is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.Follow Evo on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit SimplerMedia.pro to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business!Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

I’m diving into this topic at the suggestion of a Podcast Pontifications listener, <a href="https://twitter.com/FHDude" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Arnie Chapman</a>. He's the host of <a href="https://thefootballhistorydude.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Football History Dude</a> podcast. He responded to my call for lockdown stories (Yes, I want your story too. More info at the end of this article.) from podcasters thusly:Oddly enough, the lockdown and stay-at-home orders have been a positive experience for me and my podcast. Because am I one of the many people who are working from home, I'm able to be much more flexible when it comes to scheduling guests. Rather than asking guests to adapt to a limited window of available interview times, I’m able to record whenever they have time. It’s much easier for me to plan my work around their schedule since I’m working from home. I’m also using the additional time working from home gives me to pursue a dream of creating a sports history podcast network. I'm going to collect all sorts of different sports history podcasts under the same domain.In the email that accompanied the media file, Arnie asked me to pontificate on podcast networks. So that’s what I'm going to do.In general, I’m a fan of podcast networks and I love the concept. Anytime creators with similar ideas, opinions, content, and target audiences can collaborate, something good always tends to come out of the other end. On rare occasions, just being associated with the network is enough. But for the vast majority of situations, you need to get something out of this deal. And almost always, you’ll be asked to give a little too. What sort of promotional boost will your podcast get when you join the network? What are your obligations to promote other shows in the network on your program? What about media file hosting? Will you need to move from your existing podcast hosting company over to their hosting company? Who pays for that?  What about the migration process? Will making the move cause your listeners to have a thousand new downloads of episodes they’ve already listened to? Will the network help you write episode details or articles? Do they have an audio engineer that can do the final polish? Will you be assigned a producer or maybe a production assistant to help with concepts or bookings? How will your current monetization efforts be impacted? Can you keep your paid supporters? Can you keep your current advertisers without sharing a portion of that income? And how much of the action will the network take for all of this?There's a lot to think about before joining a network or starting one. At the end of it all, you need to decide if your show is better as a part of a network or as a solo effort. A well-crafted network, whether you're joining one or forming one -- should provide obvious benefits. At every point, it should be clear that life for member shows will be better in the network rather than doing at it alone.If you can't say that's the case with the network you want to join or form, then you don't have a good reason to join or form that network. Want your voice shared on Podcast Pontifications like Arnie? I’m interested in hearing what plans you have for your show after the lockdown restrictions are eased. Record a minute or two of audio and send the .wav file to me at <a href="mailto:evo@podcastlaunch.pro" rel="noopener noreferrer">evo@podcastlaunch.pro</a>. One thing I’m looking forward to: visiting my local hipster coffee bar. If you go to <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/evoterra" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">BuyMeACoffee.com/EvoTerra</a>, you can ensure I have enough in my wallet to pick up one as soon as they re-open.-----Share this with a friend: <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/should-you-join-or-form-a-podcast-network" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/should-you-join-or-form-a-podcast-network</a><a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Evo on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit<a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> SimplerMedia.pro</a> to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business!Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Should You Join Or Form A Podcast Network? [Episode 304]

Is comedy a genre? Is podcasting a genre?I get that comedy is the underlying thread that ties standup comedians to comedic actors in movies. It’s the common thread that ties together the writing room of a sitcom as well as those who’ve made a career writing not just funny songs, but only funny songs.So yes, I think comedy is a genre. But I’m less sure about podcasting.I mostly view podcasting through a medium-shaped lens. All arguments about “what makes a podcast a podcast” eventually come down to the mechanics of media files distributed via RSS feeds. That definition clearly says that podcasting is a medium, since none of the words used speak to the content. When I got into podcasting back in 2004, it was as a creator. But I very quickly transitioned to becoming more of a facilitator. Even today, I’m still clearly a creator of content, but most of my contributions to podcasting remain on the facilitation side, which skews my perspective.To really hold onto the notion that podcasting is its own genera, two things need to be true. First, there needs to be enough differentiation between content provided via podcast and other similar mediums. Second, there needs to be enough similarity between content provided within podcasting itself.That second part is tricky. There's not a lot of overlap between the content put out by full-cast audio drama producers and a series of business-focused interviews. Yes, there’s some technology overlap, but I’m not convinced there’s a lot of commonality in the content. I realize most podcasters probably don’t struggle with this question. Which means you likely have an opinion of where podcasting fits, either as a genre or a medium. Sometimes I wish I had that level of clarity and conviction. Rather than try to put all of podcasting into a single box, maybe it’s better to just choose your perspective. And then maybe change that from time to time? I’m clearly medium-minded when it comes to podcasting. Perhaps I should work harder at being genre-minded, at least from time to time?While we’re on lockdown, can I encourage you to increase your R-naught value? No, not by being irresponsible when it comes to public health, but in spreading Podcast Pontifications! I can’t stress enough how much it matters when you tell one person -- just one person -- who is also a podcaster about this show. It makes a huge difference.You’ve also seen some mixed messages on when we might get out of this mess. Until that happens, I still want to share stories from podcasters just like you. So please, record some audio and send me a link to evo@podcastlaunch.pro.-----Share this with a friend: https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/podcasting-genre-defining-or-mired-in-mediumPodcast Pontifications is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.Follow Evo on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit SimplerMedia.pro to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business!Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

Is comedy a genre? Is podcasting a genre?I get that comedy is the underlying thread that ties standup comedians to comedic actors in movies. It’s the common thread that ties together the writing room of a sitcom as well as those who’ve made a career writing not just funny songs, but only funny songs.So yes, I think comedy is a genre. But I’m less sure about podcasting.I mostly view podcasting through a medium-shaped lens. All arguments about “what makes a podcast a podcast” eventually come down to the mechanics of media files distributed via RSS feeds. That definition clearly says that podcasting is a medium, since none of the words used speak to the content. When I got into podcasting back in 2004, it was as a creator. But I very quickly transitioned to becoming more of a facilitator. Even today, I’m still clearly a creator of content, but most of my contributions to podcasting remain on the facilitation side, which skews my perspective.To really hold onto the notion that podcasting is its own genera, two things need to be true. First, there needs to be enough differentiation between content provided via podcast and other similar mediums. Second, there needs to be enough similarity between content provided within podcasting itself.That second part is tricky. There's not a lot of overlap between the content put out by full-cast audio drama producers and a series of business-focused interviews. Yes, there’s some technology overlap, but I’m not convinced there’s a lot of commonality in the content. I realize most podcasters probably don’t struggle with this question. Which means you likely have an opinion of where podcasting fits, either as a genre or a medium. Sometimes I wish I had that level of clarity and conviction. Rather than try to put all of podcasting into a single box, maybe it’s better to just choose your perspective. And then maybe change that from time to time? I’m clearly medium-minded when it comes to podcasting. Perhaps I should work harder at being genre-minded, at least from time to time?While we’re on lockdown, can I encourage you to increase your R-naught value? No, not by being irresponsible when it comes to public health, but in spreading Podcast Pontifications! I can’t stress enough how much it matters when you tell one person -- just one person -- who is also a podcaster about this show. It makes a huge difference.You’ve also seen some mixed messages on when we might get out of this mess. Until that happens, I still want to share stories from podcasters just like you. So please, record some audio and send me a link to <a href="mailto:evo@podcastlaunch.pro" rel="noopener noreferrer">evo@podcastlaunch.pro</a>.-----Share this with a friend: <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/podcasting-genre-defining-or-mired-in-medium" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/podcasting-genre-defining-or-mired-in-medium</a><a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Evo on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit<a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> SimplerMedia.pro</a> to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business!Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Podcasting: Genre-Defining Or Mired In Medium?

This week, I’m talking about cozying up to various places and players to make your next podcast better this week. I’ve already covered why it’s smart to get closer to the big dogs in podcast distribution and how big data will drive podcast creation in the future (like it is already).Today, want to talk about a different group of people who are responsible for the biggest money flow for podcasters.Podcast advertising revenue is somewhere north of half a billion dollars annually. And most of that is funneled through advertising agencies and sales representation firms. These companies work with lots of advertisers who want to spend lots of money on podcast advertising. These advertisers typically don’t have a single show in mind, but instead are looking for a very specific audience to advertise to.But here's the thing:  These advertising sales agencies often don’t have enough inventory to meet the demand. Lest there be any confusion: Podcast ad revenue in 2019 isn’t limited by advertisers willing to spend money. It’s limited because there aren’t enough podcast episodes to run ads on.And that's why you should be cozying up to these agencies and sales reps as you’re thinking about starting your next show. It’s in their best interest to tell you exactly what audience you should target so they can bring you revenue. (Because they make money when they do that.) Clearly, this new show you’re making that targets the audience podcast sales reps love probably isn’t going to make money out of the gate. It takes time to build a show’s audience, and in an ad sales relationship, you’re compensated based on the number of downloads episodes of your shows can provide to those advertisers. And that takes time to build.Cozying up to a podcast advertising agency or sales rep firm can remove a lot of uncertainty when planning a new show. They’ll give you real numbers that you can then apply to your efforts to maximize your chance for success. Yes, you’ll still have to execute. There is no guarantee that those same advertisers will be around when your show finally reaches the numbers it needs to play. But at least you know what current companies are looking for today.I'm curious what you think about this idea. You can hit reply to this email, or you can download the Flick app, a private and free group just for listeners of Podcast Pontifications: Go here on your mobile device: Flick.group/podcastpontifications Speaking of advertising, I don't run ads and have no intention of running ads on this show. You can support me by going to BuyMeACoffee.com/EvoTerra. And if you need some help with your podcast, my agency, Simpler Media Productions, provides strategic podcasting services for business clients all over the globe. Give me an email: evo@podcastlaunch.pro and check out PodcastLaunch.pro to see some of what we do. -----Share this with a friend: https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/how-to-make-a-podcast-worth-paying-forPodcast Pontifications is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.Follow Evo on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit PodcastLaunch.pro to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business.Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

This week, I’m talking about cozying up to various places and players to make your next podcast better this week. I’ve already covered why it’s smart to get closer to the<a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/tilting-at-podcastings-apple-shaped-windmill" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/tilting-at-podcastings-apple-shaped-windmill" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">big dogs in podcast distribution</a> and<a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/the-future-of-podcasting-will-be-driven-by-data" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/the-future-of-podcasting-will-be-driven-by-data" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">how big data will drive podcast creation</a> in the future (like it is already).Today, want to talk about a different group of people who are responsible for the biggest money flow for podcasters.Podcast advertising revenue is somewhere north of half a billion dollars annually. And most of that is funneled through advertising agencies and sales representation firms. These companies work with lots of advertisers who want to spend lots of money on podcast advertising. These advertisers typically don’t have a single show in mind, but instead are looking for a very specific audience to advertise to.But here's the thing:  These advertising sales agencies often don’t have enough inventory to meet the demand. Lest there be any confusion: Podcast ad revenue in 2019 isn’t limited by advertisers willing to spend money. It’s limited because there aren’t enough podcast episodes to run ads on.And that's why you should be cozying up to these agencies and sales reps as you’re thinking about starting your next show. It’s in their best interest to tell you exactly what audience you should target so they can bring you revenue. (Because they make money when they do that.) Clearly, this new show you’re making that targets the audience podcast sales reps love probably isn’t going to make money out of the gate. It takes time to build a show’s audience, and in an ad sales relationship, you’re compensated based on the number of downloads episodes of your shows can provide to those advertisers. And that takes time to build.Cozying up to a podcast advertising agency or sales rep firm can remove a lot of uncertainty when planning a new show. They’ll give you real numbers that you can then apply to your efforts to maximize your chance for success. Yes, you’ll still have to execute. There is no guarantee that those same advertisers will be around when your show finally reaches the numbers it needs to play. But at least you know what current companies are looking for today.I'm curious what you think about this idea. You can hit reply to this email, or you can download the Flick app, a private and free group just for listeners of Podcast Pontifications: Go here on your mobile device:<a href="http://flick.group/podcastpontifications" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://flick.group/podcastpontifications" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flick.group/podcastpontifications</a> Speaking of advertising, I don't run ads and have no intention of running ads on this show. You can support me by going to<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BuyMeACoffee.com/EvoTerra</a>. And if you need some help with your podcast, my agency,<a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simpler Media Productions</a>, provides strategic podcasting services for business clients all over the globe. Give me an email: evo@podcastlaunch.pro and check out<a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PodcastLaunch.pro</a> to see some of what we do. -----Share this with a friend: <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/how-to-make-a-podcast-worth-paying-for" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/how-to-make-a-podcast-worth-paying-for</a><a href="https://podcastpontifications.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Evo on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit<a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> PodcastLaunch.pro</a> to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business.Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

How To Make A Podcast Worth Paying For [Episode 241]

Podcasting has some really good benchmarking statistics. But what we (or at least I) really need to see is a distribution chart that shows clusters of podcasts by audience size.We don't have that distribution chart in podcasting. Or if we do, I haven't seen it. Yet this is something that the podcast hosting companies could make for us. It’s something that third-party tracking services like Chartable could make for us. They're not, but I really wish they would.So without an actual chart, I’m going to speculate that podcasting’s distribution chart would look very hollowed-out. If we grouped shows by the number of listeners/downloads, I speculate that we would see a really big cluster of shows at the bottom of the distribution chart. The further along the x-axis we travel, the size of the clusters of shows would drop off precipitously. How precipitously? We don’t know, because the data hasn’t been presented to us in this way. (Yet?) Continuing on, I’m betting that we’d see (or perhaps we’ll start to see) a new cluster of shows growing at the high end of the scale.And a big gap in the middle. Hence the hollowing out of the middle of podcasting. Here’s why:Factors that push the big-audience podcast clusterBig podcast creation companies are getting more money. Podcast listening apps and directories get better at presenting better content.Non-podcasting big media will continue to get excited about podcasting.Factors that push the small-audience podcast clusterMore people listening to podcasts means more people dabbling in podcasting.More services will make easier to podcast. Smaller shows are often happy staying small.What do the podcasters you hang out with think about that statement? Are you sharing your numbers with one another? You should, and then you can make your own distribution curve to share with others. Tell your podcasting compatriots to listen to this episode of Podcast Pontifications and see if you can get them interested in contributing your own distribution graph. Maybe you’ll inspire others. Heck, I’ll even play along if you ask!-----Share this with a friend: https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/podcastings-hollowed-out-middle-classPodcast Pontifications is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.Follow Evo on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit SimplerMedia.pro to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business!Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

Podcasting has some really good benchmarking statistics. But what we (or at least I) really need to see is a distribution chart that shows clusters of podcasts by audience size.We don't have that distribution chart in podcasting. Or if we do, I haven't seen it. Yet this is something that the podcast hosting companies could make for us. It’s something that third-party tracking services like <a href="https://chartable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chartable</a> could make for us. They're not, but I really wish they would.So without an actual chart, I’m going to speculate that podcasting’s distribution chart would look very hollowed-out. If we grouped shows by the number of listeners/downloads, I speculate that we would see a really big cluster of shows at the bottom of the distribution chart. The further along the x-axis we travel, the size of the clusters of shows would drop off precipitously. How precipitously? We don’t know, because the data hasn’t been presented to us in this way. (Yet?) Continuing on, I’m betting that we’d see (or perhaps we’ll start to see) a new cluster of shows growing at the high end of the scale.And a big gap in the middle. Hence the hollowing out of the middle of podcasting. Here’s why:<h2>Factors that push the big-audience podcast cluster</h2><ol><li>Big podcast creation companies are getting more money.</li><li> Podcast listening apps and directories get better at presenting better content.</li><li>Non-podcasting big media will continue to get excited about podcasting.</li></ol><h2>Factors that push the small-audience podcast cluster</h2><ol><li>More people listening to podcasts means more people dabbling in podcasting.</li><li>More services will make easier to podcast. </li><li> </li><li>Smaller shows are often happy staying small.</li></ol>What do the podcasters you hang out with think about that statement? Are you sharing your numbers with one another? You should, and then you can make your own distribution curve to share with others. Tell your podcasting compatriots to listen to this episode of Podcast Pontifications and see if you can get them interested in contributing your own distribution graph. Maybe you’ll inspire others. Heck, <a href="mailto:evo@podcastlaunch.pro">I’ll even play along if you ask</a>!-----Share this with a friend: <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/podcastings-hollowed-out-middle-class" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/podcastings-hollowed-out-middle-class</a><a href="https://podcastpontifications.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Evo on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit<a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> SimplerMedia.pro</a> to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business!Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Podcasting's Hollowed-Out Middle Class [Episode 270]

You already know that you and your episodes need to be in/on the places where these new “rookie” listeners are already consuming podcast content. And you know that “being there” isn’t enough, but that you need to have your content live there, since that’s where the rookie listeners are living. And there’s no reason not to do so, because you can make a version of your podcast episodes that can comfortably live there.Today I want to wrap it all together and point out why the feral hog or herded cats metaphor is right. And to convince you that the hub-and-spoke model is broken for podcasting.Because downloading our shows media files or subscribing to our RSS feed isn’t required for people to enjoy our content. Too many podcasters either don’t know or forget this important fact.Not that this will be easy. Yes, it’s going to mean not all of your listening activity is traceable. Well… big deal. Much of it isn’t already. And to do it right, we’ll need to make each of our media files customized to the destination platform. Until new technology comes along to help us that, we have to do it the hard way. And the tools we have today to help us distribute actively fight against customization. Boo.This again makes my case that the future of podcasting is going to look quite different than the past of podcasting. Podcasters are in for some massive changes as we survive our way through podcasting’s existential crisis.Three quick things:Tell me what you think of this episode wherever you are consuming this episode. If the platform you're using doesn’t allow for communication (too many don’t), go to Flick.group/podcastpontifications. It's totally free to join. You can talk to me and other listeners of the show as well to keep the conversation going.If you want to support the show and my efforts bringing you this kind of content 4x a week (except for holidays, obviously), go to BuyMeACoffee.com/evoterra and buy me a virtual cuppa. You can even buy me a coffee every single month if you like. Or if you think you’d like my podcasting brain working with your organization’s podcast, get in touch with me: evo@podcastlaunch.pro and go to PodcastLaunch.pro to see a list of all the services my team and I offer clients all over the world.Yes, this episode is something you should share. Thank you. Here’s where you can find a re-written in-depth article based on the audio of the episode that’s perfect for sharing: https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/podcasting-has-a-hub-and-spoke-problemPodcast Pontifications is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.Follow Evo on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit PodcastLaunch.pro to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business.Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

You already know that you and <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/be-where-todays-podcast-listeners-expect-you-to-be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">your episodes need to be in/on the places where these new “rookie” listeners are already consuming podcast content</a>. And you know that “being there” isn’t enough, but that<a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/let-your-podcast-live-where-your-audience-lives" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> you need to have your content live there</a>, since that’s where the rookie listeners are living. And there’s no reason not to do so, because you can make a version of your podcast episodes that can comfortably live there.Today I want to wrap it all together and point out why the feral hog or herded cats metaphor is right. And to convince you that the hub-and-spoke model is broken for podcasting.Because downloading our shows media files or subscribing to our RSS feed isn’t required for people to enjoy our content. Too many podcasters either don’t know or forget this important fact.Not that this will be easy. Yes, it’s going to mean not all of your listening activity is traceable. Well… big deal. Much of it isn’t already. And to do it right, we’ll need to make each of our media files customized to the destination platform. Until new technology comes along to help us that, we have to do it the hard way. And the tools we have today to help us distribute actively fight against customization. Boo.This again makes my case that the future of podcasting is going to look quite different than the past of podcasting. Podcasters are in for some massive changes as we survive our way through podcasting’s existential crisis.Three quick things:<ul><li>Tell me what you think of this episode wherever you are consuming this episode. If the platform you're using doesn’t allow for communication (too many don’t), go to <a href="https://flick.group/podcastpontifications" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flick.group/podcastpontifications</a>. It's totally free to join. You can talk to me and other listeners of the show as well to keep the conversation going.</li><li>If you want to support the show and my efforts bringing you this kind of content 4x a week (except for holidays, obviously), go to <a href="http://buymeacoffee.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BuyMeACoffee.com/evoterra</a> and buy me a virtual cuppa. You can even buy me a coffee every single month if you like. </li><li>Or if you think you’d like my podcasting brain working with your organization’s podcast, get in touch with me: <a href="mailto:evo@podcastlaunch.pro">evo@podcastlaunch.pro</a> and go to <a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PodcastLaunch.pro</a> to see a list of all the services my team and I offer clients all over the world.</li></ul>Yes, this episode is something you should share. Thank you. Here’s where you can find a re-written in-depth article based on the audio of the episode that’s perfect for sharing: <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/podcasting-has-a-hub-and-spoke-problem" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/podcasting-has-a-hub-and-spoke-problem</a><a href="https://podcastpontifications.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Evo on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit<a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PodcastLaunch.pro</a> to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business.Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Podcasting Has A Hub-and-Spoke Problem [Episode 218]

Equipment and the environment where those tools are deployed have massive implications on your ability to make that podcast episode accessible.Accessibility improves your podcast’s listen-ability for everyone. And that’s the goal, right?It starts with the right equipment, like microphones and DAWs. But talking about equipment without also understanding the environment where that equipment will be used is a fool’s errand. You’ll waste money. Or you’ll keep using the same free or cheap stuff you have access to. Neither of those bad decisions will help you make more accessible audio content.What I am advising is that you use equipment designed for the task at hand. Equipment specifically designed to produce podcast episodes instead of capturing the sounds of a band in a garage. Choosing Equipment dedicated to and designed for the job at hand is always the best choice. Once you have the right environment and the right equipment for the show you’re making, you have the best chance at making accessible audio that anyone can hear. Two things: BuyMeACoffee.com/evoterra is how you can show your appreciation for my advice.It’s free to join the show’s Flick group/app on your mobile device where you can engage with me and other listeners. Tomorrow I’ll get even more specific, now that I’ve laid the groundwork. Yes, I’ll talk about some plugins and processes you can actually put in play to your podcast production right away.Speaking of accessibility, here’s where you can find a re-written in-depth article based on the audio of the episode: https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/make-an-accessible-podcast-with-the-right-equipment-environmentPodcast Pontifications is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.Follow Evo on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit PodcastLaunch.pro to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business.Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

Equipment and the environment where those tools are deployed have massive implications on your ability to make that podcast episode accessible.Accessibility improves your podcast’s listen-ability for everyone. And that’s the goal, right?It starts with the right equipment, like microphones and DAWs. But talking about equipment without also understanding the environment where that equipment will be used is a fool’s errand. You’ll waste money. Or you’ll keep using the same free or cheap stuff you have access to. Neither of those bad decisions will help you make more accessible audio content.What I am advising is that you use equipment designed for the task at hand. Equipment specifically designed to produce podcast episodes instead of capturing the sounds of a band in a garage. Choosing Equipment dedicated to and designed for the job at hand is always the best choice. Once you have the right environment and the right equipment for the show you’re making, you have the best chance at making accessible audio that anyone can hear. Two things: <ul><li><a href="http://buymeacoffee.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BuyMeACoffee.com/evoterra</a> is how you can show your appreciation for my advice.</li><li>It’s <a href="https://flickchat.page.link/Wn9DZKrG94BeKdss7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">free to join the show’s Flick group/app on your mobile device</a> where you can engage with me and other listeners. </li></ul>Tomorrow I’ll get even more specific, now that I’ve laid the groundwork. Yes, I’ll talk about some plugins and processes you can actually put in play to your podcast production right away.Speaking of accessibility, here’s where you can find a re-written in-depth article based on the audio of the episode: <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/make-an-accessible-podcast-with-the-right-equipment-environment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/make-an-accessible-podcast-with-the-right-equipment-environment</a><a href="https://podcastpontifications.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Evo on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit <a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PodcastLaunch.pro</a> to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business. Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Make An Accessible Podcast With The Right Equipment & Environment [Episode 214]

For episode nine of my 10-part miniseries on the future of podcasting (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, &amp; 8), I ponder the spinoffs that will be a natural offshoot of podcasting.If there's one thing you can count on once a medium gets popular, its that spinoffs happen. Which means that's going to happen to podcasting. But that doesn’t mean spinoffs will kill podcasting.The technology we use today in podcasting will probably be the driving factor in what those spinoffs will look like. But as I sit in my dedicated studio space, with my high-end hardware, my professional-grade software, a healthy client-roster, and a good pipeline of prospects, I’m the wrong person to try and predict podcasting’s spinoffs simply because I don't need to look for them.Whatever these spinoffs are, they aren’t going to kill podcasting as we know it. Change it? Sure. But I don't think the future of podcasting is in danger. If there’s a danger, it’s that we’ll choose to poo-poo spinoffs because they don’t threaten podcasting as it exists today. Why is that a danger? Because that interesting spinoff might be a better fit for us -- as individuals -- than what podcasting provides today. So I’ll keep trying new things, and I’ll encourage you to try new things as well. One of them is BuyMeACoffee.com/evoterra. Hint, hint.Have you seen a spinoff from podcasting, or do you have your own prediction of what new things we’ll create with all this high-end tech at our disposal? Go to Flick.group/podcastpontifications and tell me about it.And if you need some help with your business-focused podcasting efforts, drop me a an email at evo@podcastlaunch.pro or go to PodcastLaunch.pro to see a list of the services we offer clients all around the globe.Yes, this episode is something you should share. Thank you. Here’s where you can find a re-written in-depth article based on the audio of the episode that’s perfect for sharing: https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/podcasting-spins-off-something-brand-newPodcast Pontifications is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.Follow Evo on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit PodcastLaunch.pro to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business.Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

For episode nine of my 10-part miniseries on the future of podcasting (<a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/premium-podcasting-will-soon-dominate-the-short-head" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1</a>,<a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/mitigating-future-threats-to-hobbyist-podcasting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/mitigating-future-threats-to-hobbyist-podcasting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2</a>, <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/frenzy-or-famine-the-future-of-rss-in-podcasting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3</a>, <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/exploring-podcastings-cost-free-future" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4</a>, <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/solving-future-podcast-discovery-problems" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5</a>, <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/a-future-reckoning-for-the-podcast-ad-bubble" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6</a>, <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/surviving-the-cold-war-of-podcast-advertising" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7</a>, &amp; <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/betting-on-bits-for-better-podcasting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8</a>), I ponder the spinoffs that will be a natural offshoot of podcasting.If there's one thing you can count on once a medium gets popular, its that spinoffs happen. Which means that's going to happen to podcasting. But that doesn’t mean spinoffs will kill podcasting.The technology we use today in podcasting will probably be the driving factor in what those spinoffs will look like. But as I sit in my dedicated studio space, with my high-end hardware, my professional-grade software, a healthy client-roster, and a good pipeline of prospects, I’m the wrong person to try and predict podcasting’s spinoffs simply because I don't need to look for them.Whatever these spinoffs are, they aren’t going to kill podcasting as we know it. Change it? Sure. But I don't think the future of podcasting is in danger. If there’s a danger, it’s that we’ll choose to poo-poo spinoffs because they don’t threaten podcasting as it exists today. Why is that a danger? Because that interesting spinoff might be a better fit for us -- as individuals -- than what podcasting provides today. So I’ll keep trying new things, and I’ll encourage you to try new things as well. One of them is <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BuyMeACoffee.com/evoterra</a>. Hint, hint.Have you seen a spinoff from podcasting, or do you have your own prediction of what new things we’ll create with all this high-end tech at our disposal? Go to <a href="http://flick.group/podcastpontifications" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flick.group/podcastpontifications</a> and tell me about it.And if you need some help with your business-focused podcasting efforts, drop me a an email at <a href="mailto:evo@podcastlaunch.pro">evo@podcastlaunch.pro</a> or go to <a href="http://podcastlaunch.pro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PodcastLaunch.pro</a> to see a list of the services we offer clients all around the globe.Yes, this episode is something you should share. Thank you. Here’s where you can find a re-written in-depth article based on the audio of the episode that’s perfect for sharing: <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/podcasting-spins-off-something-brand-new" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/podcasting-spins-off-something-brand-new</a><a href="https://podcastpontifications.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Evo on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit<a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> PodcastLaunch.pro</a> to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business. Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Podcasting Spins Off Something Brand New [Episode 227]

The changes we've seen thus far this year are just the tip of the iceberg. That's the way change works: always constant and often increasing. This is the hockey stick your mother warned you about. So how does someone like you, the working podcaster, stay up on all those changes? Well, you've already made the smart move of listening to this program on a 4x-a-week basis. But assuming you want to go beyond that:  James Cridland's Podnews.net should be in your inbox every day. Or listen to the short podcast version if you like. If it's new, important, and about podcasting, James covers it. Podcast Business Journal is a relatively new industry-specific online magazine staffed by luminaries in the industry who provide context and insight. Sure, it's a little "inside baseball", but that's kind of the point. There are legion other podcast-focused newsletters. The Bello Collective and Skye Pillsbury's Inside Podcasting  Subscribe to every other show that podcasts about the same kind of stuff you podcast about. Yes, all of them. (I subscribe to 26 other PAPs -- podcasts about podcasting.) Get involved with those same people and start collaborating. Because podcasting isn't a zero-sum game.  If you're serious about podcasting, you'll find time to stay updated on the vast changes coming. I hope those tips help.Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

The changes we've seen thus far this year are just the tip of the iceberg. That's the way change works: always constant and often increasing. This is the hockey stick your mother warned you about. So how does someone like you, the working podcaster, stay up on all those changes? Well, you've already made the smart move of listening to this program on a 4x-a-week basis. But assuming you want to go beyond that: <ul> <li><a href="https://podnews.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James Cridland's Podnews.net</a> should be in your inbox every day. Or listen to the <a href="https://podnews.net/podcast/1325018583" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">short podcast version</a> if you like. If it's new, important, and about podcasting, James covers it.</li> <li><a href="https://podcastbusinessjournal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Business Journal</a> is a relatively new industry-specific online magazine staffed by luminaries in the industry who provide context and insight. Sure, it's a little "inside baseball", but that's kind of the point.</li> <li>There are legion other podcast-focused newsletters. <a href="https://bellocollective.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bello Collective</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/skyepillsbury" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skye Pillsbury</a>'s <a href="https://inside.com/podcasting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Podcasting</a> </li> <li>Subscribe to every other show that podcasts about the same kind of stuff you podcast about. Yes, all of them. (I subscribe to 26 other PAPs -- podcasts about podcasting.)</li> <li>Get involved with those same people and start collaborating. Because podcasting isn't a zero-sum game.</li> </ul> If you're serious about podcasting, you'll find time to stay updated on the vast changes coming. I hope those tips help.Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Changes To Podcasting Are Just Getting Started [Episode 143]

So today I’m going to think through how COVID-19 could impact podcasting and the lives of podcasters. I’m not a doctor, so we won’t be talking prevention. Not my job.Will people like you and me opt out of attending podcasting events? Will we cancel already-booked travel plans? How will attendance of local events be impacted?How will interview-based podcasts change? Some enjoy doing that in-person, where the host sits face-to-face with the guest. Some prefer to capture the ambient sounds of the venue as part of the show’s flavor. How will they adapt if their guests can’t or won’t meet in person? Then there’s the economics. What happens to your show’s primary income stream if budgetary constraints cause advertisers to pull back? Or supporters? Or people who normally buy your products/services but are out of a job?I worry a little bit about the global supply chain as well. I've got all of my equipment and you probably do as well. It's more disruption in the global services chain that we podcasters rely on to distribute our episodes everywhere that concerns me. If you've not been thinking about how COVID-19 will impact your podcast, you probably should start. Yes, on top of the worrying you’re already doing about how the virus might personally impact you, your family, and people that you care about, I need you to also think about the impact COVID-19 may have on your podcasting efforts. It's hard to prepare when we’re in the early stages and really don't know how big the possible impact might be. But thinking through the things mentioned today can only help you as you continue your podcasting efforts through this health crisis. Pro tip: Reach out to your fellow podcasters and find out what they're thinking or worried about. Tell them you heard this episode of Podcast Pontifications and are bringing up the conversation so everyone in your podcasting circle is as prepared as they can be.Enjoy your Friday tomorrow (I know it’s Thursday, but don't do episodes of this show on Friday) I'll be back on Monday for a short week because of Podfest Expo (no, I didn’t cancel). With that in mind, I shall see you on Monday for yet another Podcast Pontifications. -----Share this with a friend: https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/podcasting-through-the-covid-19-crisisPodcast Pontifications is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.Follow Evo on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit SimplerMedia.pro to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business!Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

So today I’m going to think through how COVID-19 could impact podcasting and the lives of podcasters. I’m not a doctor, so we won’t be talking prevention. Not my job.Will people like you and me opt out of attending podcasting events? Will we cancel already-booked travel plans? How will attendance of local events be impacted?How will interview-based podcasts change? Some enjoy doing that in-person, where the host sits face-to-face with the guest. Some prefer to capture the ambient sounds of the venue as part of the show’s flavor. How will they adapt if their guests can’t or won’t meet in person? Then there’s the economics. What happens to your show’s primary income stream if budgetary constraints cause advertisers to pull back? Or supporters? Or people who normally buy your products/services but are out of a job?I worry a little bit about the global supply chain as well. I've got all of my equipment and you probably do as well. It's more disruption in the global services chain that we podcasters rely on to distribute our episodes everywhere that concerns me. If you've not been thinking about how COVID-19 will impact your podcast, you probably should start. Yes, on top of the worrying you’re already doing about how the virus might personally impact you, your family, and people that you care about, I need you to also think about the impact COVID-19 may have on your podcasting efforts. It's hard to prepare when we’re in the early stages and really don't know how big the possible impact might be. But thinking through the things mentioned today can only help you as you continue your podcasting efforts through this health crisis. Pro tip: Reach out to your fellow podcasters and find out what they're thinking or worried about. Tell them you heard this episode of Podcast Pontifications and are bringing up the conversation so everyone in your podcasting circle is as prepared as they can be.Enjoy your Friday tomorrow (I know it’s Thursday, but don't do episodes of this show on Friday) I'll be back on Monday for a short week because of Podfest Expo (no, I didn’t cancel). With that in mind, I shall see you on Monday for yet another <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a>. -----Share this with a friend: <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/podcasting-through-the-covid-19-crisis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/podcasting-through-the-covid-19-crisis</a><a href="https://podcastpontifications.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Evo on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit<a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> SimplerMedia.pro</a> to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business!Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Podcasting Through The COVID-19 Crisis [Episode 269]

Podcast fiction is probably my favorite genre. If you're thinking today’s podcast fiction is simply a resurgence of audio drama 1930s radio, you have the wrong assumption. While podcast fiction certainly can replicate that style, today’s podcast fiction scene is much more broad and rich than that.No matter what kind of fiction (books, TV, or movies) you like, there’s probably a podcast fiction production out there for you. I encourage you to go find it and have a listen.But things aren’t perfect in the world of podcast fiction. The genre is oftentimes misunderstood (or underestimated) by other podcasters and those who cover podcasting alike. Journalists often pay half-effort lip service to the genre, perpetuating myths that keep people way. Inside the larger podcasting community, producers of podcast fiction constantly struggle to have their voices heard and gain acceptance. Not out of malice, but usually out of ignorance. There are many issues that plague podcast fiction that contributes to its ongoing ostracization. I’ll tackle a few of them head-on:Some podcast fiction sucksAn oft-cited problem with podcast fiction has to do with issues of quality. If you randomly sample a piece of podcast fiction, there’s a non-zero chance that your encounter will be with something that’s decidedly not-great. But why is that surprising to you? Examine any creative endeavor, and you’ll find the same thing. Sturgeon’s Law always applies to everything.Podcast fiction is overlooked by advertisersAs ad revenue continues to pour into podcasting, producers of podcast fiction are often locked out. The people who sell advertising on podcasts don't know about podcast fiction. Or if they do, they don't understand the different listening behavior of fans of podcast fiction vs those who listen to “normal” podcasts.But those ad salespeople need to get over that, as they're missing a golden opportunity. What makes podcast advertising a better buy than other forms of media? The live host read. And who better to do a live host read than people who make fiction come to life! Podcast fiction is hard to makeLike, really hard. From writing all the way down to post-production, making great podcast fiction requires a different spin on just about every facet of podcast creation. It's a giant amount of work at every step of the process of making great podcast fiction. I’m amazed people even try. So what can podcasters who do not do podcast fiction learn from the podcast fiction community? I think there's a lot we can learn about the process of and work behind making great audio, sure. But I think our biggest takeaway should be comradery. I maintain a list of podcast fiction productions that I really enjoy on Podchaser called Evo-licious Podcast Fiction. Rest assured that the quality of each show on my list is top-notch. And yes, you can send me your recommendations of other podcast fiction shows I should try out and consider adding to my shared list.I shall be back tomorrow with yet another Podcast Pontifications. -----Share this with a friend: https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/knives-out-podcast-fiction-vs-the-worldPodcast Pontifications is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.Follow Evo on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit SimplerMedia.pro to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business!Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

Podcast fiction is probably my favorite genre. If you're thinking today’s podcast fiction is simply a resurgence of audio drama 1930s radio, you have the wrong assumption. While podcast fiction certainly can replicate that style, today’s podcast fiction scene is much more broad and rich than that.No matter what kind of fiction (books, TV, or movies) you like, there’s probably a podcast fiction production out there for you. I encourage you to go find it and have a listen.But things aren’t perfect in the world of podcast fiction. The genre is oftentimes misunderstood (or underestimated) by other podcasters and those who cover podcasting alike. Journalists often pay half-effort lip service to the genre, perpetuating myths that keep people way. Inside the larger podcasting community, producers of podcast fiction constantly struggle to have their voices heard and gain acceptance. Not out of malice, but usually out of ignorance. There are many issues that plague podcast fiction that contributes to its ongoing ostracization. I’ll tackle a few of them head-on:<h2>Some podcast fiction sucks</h2>An oft-cited problem with podcast fiction has to do with issues of quality. If you randomly sample a piece of podcast fiction, there’s a non-zero chance that your encounter will be with something that’s decidedly not-great. But why is that surprising to you? Examine any creative endeavor, and you’ll find the same thing. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgeon%27s_law" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sturgeon’s Law</a> always applies to everything.<h2>Podcast fiction is overlooked by advertisers</h2>As ad revenue continues to pour into podcasting, producers of podcast fiction are often locked out. The people who sell advertising on podcasts don't know about podcast fiction. Or if they do, they don't understand the different listening behavior of fans of podcast fiction vs those who listen to “normal” podcasts.But those ad salespeople need to get over that, as they're missing a golden opportunity. What makes podcast advertising a better buy than other forms of media? The live host read. And who better to do a live host read than people who make fiction come to life! <h2>Podcast fiction is hard to make</h2>Like, really hard. From writing all the way down to post-production, making great podcast fiction requires a different spin on just about every facet of podcast creation. It's a giant amount of work at every step of the process of making great podcast fiction. I’m amazed people even try. So what can podcasters who do not do podcast fiction learn from the podcast fiction community? I think there's a lot we can learn about the process of and work behind making great audio, sure. But I think our biggest takeaway should be comradery. <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/lists/evo-licious-podcast-fiction-107ZztJUgQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I maintain a list of podcast fiction productions that I really enjoy on Podchaser called Evo-licious Podcast Fiction.</a> Rest assured that the quality of each show on my list is top-notch. And yes, you can <a href="mailto:thisisevo@gmail.com">send me your recommendations</a> of other podcast fiction shows I should try out and consider adding to my shared list.I shall be back tomorrow with yet another Podcast Pontifications. -----Share this with a friend: <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/knives-out-podcast-fiction-vs-the-world" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/knives-out-podcast-fiction-vs-the-world</a><a href="https://podcastpontifications.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Evo on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit<a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> SimplerMedia.pro</a> to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business!Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Knives Out! Podcast Fiction Vs The World [Episode 271]

Listenership is down across the board in podcasting. Your listener's routines have been disrupted. In a big way. Some much worse than others, obviously. But rest assured that just about every listener you have is having their routine and habits impacted in some way. And it’s that disruption in habits that is the root cause of decreased listening that your show is likely experiencing.People aren't going to the gym nearly as often as they used to, which means they aren’t listening on a treadmill, StairMaster, whatever else people do at a gym.People aren't commuting as often as they used to. Less windshield time means less time spent listening to podcasts and all other forms of audio. But with all these people now staying home, why hasn’t podcast listenership increased? Because even at-home habits have changed.Worse news: this isn’t just temporary. No, everything will not go back to normal as soon as this pandemic is over.I hate the phrase “this is the new normal”. What we’re all living through right now is new and certainly is becoming normal. But normal is fleeting. What’s normal today won’t be normal next week. So “this is the new” is much better. That needs a hashtag: #thisisthenewYes, the restrictions currently in place will (eventually) cease. And when that happens, of course people will return to the gym, commute to and fro, and put their kids back in school.But not exactly in the same fashion as they did before. Your listeners are forming new habits. Your listeners are learning new routines. And here’s the kicker: Businesses are learning too. They might learn that WFH -  work from home - is a huge cost-cutter, and some of your listeners might never again have a daily commute. New habits. New routines.The longer we live in this new world, the more these new routines will become new habits. And the less likely we are to go back to old habits that no longer fit our new routines.Please don’t take my words as a doom-and-gloom prediction. Yes, things will get better for most of your listeners. Yes, we will see overall podcast listenership increase to where it was and then beyond that. Podcasting will survive this pandemic.But podcasting on the other side will be different if only because the habits people formed around podcast listening have changed and will never mirror the way they were before. I wish I offering up non-pandemic stuff, but it’s probably a topic I’m going to orbit for a while since this show is all about helping you think about the big questions faced by all of us in podcasting. And this is where we live now. #thisisthenew-----Share this with a friend: https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/why-podcast-listening-wont-ever-return-to-normalPodcast Pontifications is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.Follow Evo on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit SimplerMedia.pro to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business!Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

<a href="https://podnews.net/article/coronavirus-covid19-affecting-podcasting" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Listenership is down across the board in podcasting</a>. Your listener's routines have been disrupted. In a big way. Some much worse than others, obviously. But rest assured that just about every listener you have is having their routine and habits impacted in some way. And it’s that disruption in habits that is the root cause of decreased listening that your show is likely experiencing.People aren't going to the gym nearly as often as they used to, which means they aren’t listening on a treadmill, StairMaster, whatever else people do at a gym.People aren't commuting as often as they used to. Less windshield time means less time spent listening to podcasts and all other forms of audio. But with all these people now staying home, why hasn’t podcast listenership increased? Because even at-home habits have changed.Worse news: this isn’t just temporary. No, everything will not go back to normal as soon as this pandemic is over.I hate the phrase “this is the new normal”. What we’re all living through right now is new and certainly is becoming normal. But normal is fleeting. What’s normal today won’t be normal next week. So “this is the new” is much better. That needs a hashtag: #thisisthenewYes, the restrictions currently in place will (eventually) cease. And when that happens, of course people will return to the gym, commute to and fro, and put their kids back in school.But not exactly in the same fashion as they did before. Your listeners are forming new habits. Your listeners are learning new routines. And here’s the kicker: Businesses are learning too. They might learn that WFH -  work from home - is a huge cost-cutter, and some of your listeners might never again have a daily commute. New habits. New routines.The longer we live in this new world, the more these new routines will become new habits. And the less likely we are to go back to old habits that no longer fit our new routines.Please don’t take my words as a doom-and-gloom prediction. Yes, things will get better for most of your listeners. Yes, we will see overall podcast listenership increase to where it was and then beyond that. Podcasting will survive this pandemic.But podcasting on the other side will be different if only because the habits people formed around podcast listening have changed and will never mirror the way they were before. I wish I offering up non-pandemic stuff, but it’s probably a topic I’m going to orbit for a while since this show is all about helping you think about the big questions faced by all of us in podcasting. And this is where we live now. #thisisthenew-----Share this with a friend: <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/why-podcast-listening-wont-ever-return-to-normal" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/why-podcast-listening-wont-ever-return-to-normal</a><a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Evo on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit<a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> SimplerMedia.pro</a> to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business! Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Why Podcast Listening Won't Ever Return To Normal [Episode 281]

"What? A Friday and a Saturday show, Evo?" Don't worry. I'm not making a habit out of this. It's just that you people keep going to BuyMeACoffee.com/evoterra and demanding more. So... thanks! With the sounds of the vendors at Podcast Movement 2019 tearing down around us, I sat down with Alban Brooke, Head of Growth at Buzzsprout, in the fancy Buzzsprout recording booth. They had two lovely-looking SM7Bs (my studio mic is back in my studio), and Alban has shared with me his theory on podcasting's "Two-And-A-Half Men" Problem. (Oh, and 2hile it was great fun to do an interview, I don't plan on changing the format of the show!) I'll be back on Monday with a brand new miniseries! Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

"What? A Friday and a Saturday show, Evo?" Don't worry. I'm not making a habit out of this. It's just that you people keep going to <a href="https://BuyMeACoffee.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BuyMeACoffee.com/evoterra</a> and demanding more. So... thanks! With the sounds of the vendors at Podcast Movement 2019 tearing down around us, I sat down with Alban Brooke, Head of Growth at Buzzsprout, in the fancy Buzzsprout recording booth. They had two lovely-looking SM7Bs (my studio mic is back in my studio), and Alban has shared with me his theory on podcasting's "Two-And-A-Half Men" Problem. (Oh, and 2hile it was great fun to do an interview, I don't plan on changing the format of the show!) I'll be back on Monday with a brand new miniseries! Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Podcasting's Two-and-a-Half-Men Problem [Episode 211 Bonus E]

At first blush, Smart Speakers seem like the perfect companion to podcasters. I mean, they’re smart, right? Well… not so much in practice. And if you haven’t yet tried to listen to your favorite podcast on that fancy new smart speaker Santa gave you… Well, you’re going to have a bad time.But that may be changing, and I’ve asked my friend James Cridland, Editor of Podnews, to explain to you why podcast listening on smart speakers may become a thing of the future. For some of us, at least.And this marks the final guest-hosted episode. I’ll be back next week with brand new episodes of Podcast Pontifications. Yay! -----Share this with a friend:  https://player.captivate.fm/5f746e4c-2ba4-4e43-beb5-13626df5b5f1Podcast Pontifications will return in January 2020, published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.Follow Evo on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit SimplerMedia.pro to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business.Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

At first blush, Smart Speakers seem like the perfect companion to podcasters. I mean, they’re smart, right? Well… not so much in practice. And if you haven’t yet tried to listen to your favorite podcast on that fancy new smart speaker Santa gave you… Well, you’re going to have a bad time.But that may be changing, and I’ve asked my friend <a href="https://twitter.com/jamescridland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James Cridland</a>, Editor of <a href="https://podnews.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podnews</a>, to explain to you why podcast listening on smart speakers may become a thing of the future. For some of us, at least.And this marks the final guest-hosted episode. I’ll be back next week with brand new episodes of <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a>. Yay! -----Share this with a friend: <a href="https://player.captivate.fm/5f746e4c-2ba4-4e43-beb5-13626df5b5f1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://player.captivate.fm/5f746e4c-2ba4-4e43-beb5-13626df5b5f1</a><a href="https://podcastpontifications.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> will return in January 2020, published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Evo on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit <a href="http://simplermedia.pro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SimplerMedia.pro</a> to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business.Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

The End Of Painful Podcasting On Smart Speakers [Episode 245G]

The intangible benefits you get from your podcast are likely the most important evidence of your success as a podcaster.I can take this fairly complex topic and make it more simple to understand by talking about two different intangibles that you need to be tracking: reputation and resource. For resource, I'm talking about the content you create. Even more specifically, you need to understand whether or not others perceive your content as resourceful. Is your content referenced by people after you produce it? Do people find your content such a resource that they use it as an example? When I keynote the Outlier Podcast Festival in Salt Lake City at the end of this month, I'm going to reference a lot of podcasts as examples of the things I'm talking about. Will yours be one? Are you making content for your show that other people, whether they are listeners or your peers, view as a resource? For reputation, I’m talking about your reputation. Not the reputation of your shows or your episodes. This is your own reputation. Are you, personally, seen as someone with a good reputation amongst others in your own industry? Do you get invited to speak at events? Do people bring up your name in conversation when discussing your industry? And when it does come up, do others say nice things about you?  Are you seen as someone with a good reputation in your peer group?One of the mistakes I see a lot of podcasters make, especially in my peer group, is being so focused on making sure that their content is seen as a good resource that they neglect to build their own reputation. So much so that they, the person providing the content, oftentimes disappear.I can't tell you the number of shows that I listen to where I don't know the name of the host, the producer, or anyone involved. I know the name of the show, and I know the content is a good resource. But that person doesn't get any reputation points from me because I don’t know who they are. They failed to say their name enough for me to lock it into my long-term memory. They fail to brand themselves as a part of the content they produce. As you look and listen back to your own content, ask yourself if it resourceful, and if your effort is increasing your reputation. Those are the things that I want you to understand. I also want you to understand that you can go to RateThisPodcast.com/podpont and leave a nice review. On whatever device you are using, that service will customize the options for you, so check it out.I also want you to buy me a coffee. BuyMeACoffee.com/EvoTerra is an easy and cheap way to show your appreciation for my content by funneling a few bucks my way. I don't run ads and you're probably, as a working podcaster, are not in need of the services that I provide to my clients. But if you are in need of some strategic podcasting guidance, check out SimplerMedia.pro for a list of the services we offer to clients all around the world.Enjoy your Friday tomorrow. I will be back on Monday with yet another Podcast Pontifications. -----Share this with a friend: https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/unmeasurable-metrics-tracking-intangiblesPodcast Pontifications is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.Follow Evo on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit SimplerMedia.pro to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business!Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

The intangible benefits you get from your podcast are likely the most important evidence of your success as a podcaster.I can take this fairly complex topic and make it more simple to understand by talking about two different intangibles that you need to be tracking: reputation and resource. For resource, I'm talking about the content you create. Even more specifically, you need to understand whether or not others perceive your content as resourceful. Is your content referenced by people after you produce it? Do people find your content such a resource that they use it as an example? When I keynote the <a href="http://outlierpodfest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outlier Podcast Festival in Salt Lake City</a> at the end of this month, I'm going to reference a lot of podcasts as examples of the things I'm talking about. Will yours be one? Are you making content for your show that other people, whether they are listeners or your peers, view as a resource? For reputation, I’m talking about your reputation. Not the reputation of your shows or your episodes. This is your own reputation. Are you, personally, seen as someone with a good reputation amongst others in your own industry? Do you get invited to speak at events? Do people bring up your name in conversation when discussing your industry? And when it does come up, do others say nice things about you?  Are you seen as someone with a good reputation in your peer group?One of the mistakes I see a lot of podcasters make, especially in my peer group, is being so focused on making sure that their content is seen as a good resource that they neglect to build their own reputation. So much so that they, the person providing the content, oftentimes disappear.I can't tell you the number of shows that I listen to where I don't know the name of the host, the producer, or anyone involved. I know the name of the show, and I know the content is a good resource. But that person doesn't get any reputation points from me because I don’t know who they are. They failed to say their name enough for me to lock it into my long-term memory. They fail to brand themselves as a part of the content they produce. As you look and listen back to your own content, ask yourself if it resourceful, and if your effort is increasing your reputation. Those are the things that I want you to understand. I also want you to understand that you can go to <a href="http://ratethispodcast.com/podpont" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RateThisPodcast.com/podpont</a> and leave a nice review. On whatever device you are using, that service will customize the options for you, so check it out.I also want you to buy me a coffee. <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BuyMeACoffee.com/EvoTerra</a> is an easy and cheap way to show your appreciation for my content by funneling a few bucks my way. I don't run ads and you're probably, as a working podcaster, are not in need of the services that I provide to my clients. But if you are in need of some strategic podcasting guidance, check out <a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SimplerMedia.pro</a> for a list of the services we offer to clients all around the world.Enjoy your Friday tomorrow. I will be back on Monday with yet another <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a>. -----Share this with a friend: <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/unmeasurable-metrics-tracking-intangibles" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/unmeasurable-metrics-tracking-intangibles</a><a href="https://podcastpontifications.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Evo on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit <a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SimplerMedia.pro</a> to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business!Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Unmeasurable Metrics: Tracking Intangibles [Episode 251]

Social media is a powerful tool. We, as podcasters and as listeners, use social media quite a lot. I often find myself turning to social when I want more information about the people who produce or voice the shows I’m interested in.I’m not alone in this. So what I would like for you to do -- today, if you can, and if not, by the weekend, so set yourself a to-do item if necessary -- is to clean it/them up.Recently I went on a big following hunt, adding lots of accounts by people from the podosphere. And I was largely disappointed.Links to show websites often 404’d. If there was a link listed at all.A depressing number of bios still used the word “iTunes”.Most didn’t even have any mention of their involvement in podcasting.I get that social media is 100% a personal choice. Just like with your podcast, you can do whatever you want. But dammit, if you’re going to have a public social presence for yourself and/or your show, you should make it a little easier on the people who might wish to follow you there. I’m eating my own dogfood and, right after this posts, will get on my own. I tend to (or at least I think I tend to) keep mine pretty clean always, but it never hurts to double-check. I hope you will join me and do the same.  Now, as you know, this is my final episode of Podcast Pontifications for 2019. I’m taking a long winter's break from the program over November and December. But that doesn't mean episodes of the show will stop. I have a few special guests and other material lined up for people who follow/subscribe to the podcast. I won’t write extensive articles like this for those bonus episodes. They will be podcast-only exclusives until I return in January 2020. But if you’re reading this now, that means you’re already subscribed. You’ll still get them. Yay!While I rest my vocal cords, I hope you’ll also join me an ~100 others in our private Flick group. On your mobile device, go to Flick.group/PodcastPontifications and sign up. It’s free to join and I may have some special goodies from me that go out to only this small community. You can also follow my thoughts and pontifications on Twitter, my social channel of choice. And if you think my diatribes worthy of your support, BuyMeACoffee.com/EvoTerra is for you.I'll be doubling down on client work while I’m off. If you are a business and you would like some strategic guidance on your podcasting efforts, get in touch with me: evo@podcastlaunch.pro or go to PodcastLaunch.pro to see how my team can help ease your burden when it comes to podcasting so you can stay focused on your business.-----Share this with a friend: https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/social-scrubbing-for-a-pristine-podcastPodcast Pontifications is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.Follow Evo on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit PodcastLaunch.pro to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business.Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

Social media is a powerful tool. We, as podcasters and as listeners, use social media quite a lot. I often find myself turning to social when I want more information about the people who produce or voice the shows I’m interested in.I’m not alone in this. So what I would like for you to do -- today, if you can, and if not, by the weekend, so set yourself a to-do item if necessary -- is to clean it/them up.Recently I went on a big following hunt, adding lots of accounts by people from the podosphere. And I was largely disappointed.<ul><li>Links to show websites often 404’d. If there was a link listed at all.</li><li>A depressing number of bios still used the word “iTunes”.</li><li>Most didn’t even have any mention of their involvement in podcasting.</li></ul>I get that social media is 100% a personal choice. Just like with your podcast, you can do whatever you want. But dammit, if you’re going to have a public social presence for yourself and/or your show, you should make it a little easier on the people who might wish to follow you there. I’m eating my own dogfood and, right after this posts, will get on my own. I tend to (or at least I think I tend to) keep mine pretty clean always, but it never hurts to double-check. I hope you will join me and do the same.  Now, as you know, this is my final episode of Podcast Pontifications for 2019. I’m taking a long winter's break from the program over November and December. But that doesn't mean episodes of the show will stop. I have a few special guests and other material lined up for people who follow/subscribe to the podcast. I won’t write extensive articles like this for those bonus episodes. They will be podcast-only exclusives until I return in January 2020. But if you’re reading this now, that means you’re already subscribed. You’ll still get them. Yay!While I rest my vocal cords, I hope you’ll also join me an ~100 others in our private Flick group. On your mobile device, go to <a href="http://flick.group/PodcastPontifications" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flick.group/PodcastPontifications</a> and sign up. It’s free to join and I may have some special goodies from me that go out to only this small community. You can also follow my thoughts and pontifications on <a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, my social channel of choice. And if you think my diatribes worthy of your support, <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BuyMeACoffee.com/EvoTerra</a> is for you.I'll be doubling down on client work while I’m off. If you are a business and you would like some strategic guidance on your podcasting efforts, get in touch with me: <a href="mailto:evo@podcastlaunch.pro">evo@podcastlaunch.pro</a> or go to <a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PodcastLaunch.pro</a> to see how my team can help ease your burden when it comes to podcasting so you can stay focused on your business.-----Share this with a friend: <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/social-scrubbing-for-a-pristine-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/social-scrubbing-for-a-pristine-podcast</a><a href="https://podcastpontifications.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Evo on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit <a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PodcastLaunch.pro</a> to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business.Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

Social Scrubbing For A Pristine Podcast [Episode 245]

In this episode, I (finally) stop espousing theory and give you the exact audio engineering steps you should follow to make amazing sounding and accessible episodes of your podcast. They are:Clean up the noiseControl the dynamic rangeTweak the EQCompress to impressMix well and export at -16 LUFSHow do you do each of those steps is dependent on your DAW, but I do mention some plugins and services I use, like:Hindenburg Journalist ProiZotope’s Voice De-noiseVocal Rider from WavesMy Aeropress coffee maker, oddly enoughAlso, and somewhat uncharacteristic of me, I enlisted the help of some smart and talented audio engineers to vet out my thinking. So thank you, Marcus DePaula, Tom Kelly, Josh Wade and Chris Curran for keeping me honest.Two things before I go one:BuyMeACoffee/evoterra is where you should go if you enjoyed the tips and guidance in this miniseries. More miniseries is are coming, and you can show your appreciation to me at buying me a virtual coffee.The Flick group app for Podcast Pontifications is growing! People are talking about next week's planned episodes as well as talking about this week's miniseries. We’d love for you to join. It’s free!Enjoy your weekend (because I don't do episodes on Fridays!) and I shall be back on Monday with a brand new miniseries on Podcast Pontifications. Yes, this episode is something you should share. Thank you. Here’s where you can find a re-written in-depth article based on the audio of the episode: https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/how-to-make-accessible-podcast-audio-in-5-easy-stepsPodcast Pontifications is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.Follow Evo on Twitter for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit PodcastLaunch.pro to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business.Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th.  Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions.  Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few.  You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit donations4abortion.com.   If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources:   1. ShoutYourAbortion.com is a campaign to normalize abortion.  2. DontBanEquality.com is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions.  3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics.  4. PlanCPills.org provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet.  5. Choice.CRD.co has a collection of these resources and more.   We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodsights - https://podsights.com/privacy

In this episode, I (finally) stop espousing theory and give you the exact audio engineering steps you should follow to make amazing sounding and accessible episodes of your podcast. They are:<ol><li>Clean up the noise</li><li>Control the dynamic range</li><li>Tweak the EQ</li><li>Compress to impress</li><li>Mix well and export at -16 LUFS</li></ol>How do you do each of those steps is dependent on your DAW, but I do mention some plugins and services I use, like:<ul><li><a href="https://hindenburg.com/products/hindenburg-journalist-pro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hindenburg Journalist Pro</a></li><li><a href="https://www.izotope.com/en/products/repair-and-edit/rx/features-and-comparison/voice-de-noise.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iZotope’s Voice De-noise</a></li><li><a href="https://www.waves.com/r/pypgx1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vocal Rider from Waves</a></li><li>My <a href="https://amzn.to/2TZewtE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aeropress</a> coffee maker, oddly enough</li></ul> Also, and somewhat uncharacteristic of me, I enlisted the help of some smart and talented audio engineers to vet out my thinking. So thank you, <a href="https://www.meonlylouder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marcus DePaula</a>, <a href="https://www.cleancutaudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tom Kelly</a>, <a href="https://recap.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Josh Wade</a> and <a href="https://podcastengineeringschool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Curran</a> for keeping me honest.Two things before I go one:<ol><li><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BuyMeACoffee/evoterra</a> is where you should go if you enjoyed the tips and guidance in this miniseries. More miniseries is are coming, and you can show your appreciation to me at buying me a virtual coffee.</li><li>The <a href="https://flick.group/podcastpontifications" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flick group app for Podcast Pontifications</a> is growing! People are talking about next week's planned episodes as well as talking about this week's miniseries. We’d love for you to join. It’s free!</li></ol> Enjoy your weekend (because I don't do episodes on Fridays!) and I shall be back on Monday with a brand new miniseries on <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a>. Yes, this episode is something you should share. Thank you. Here’s where you can find a re-written in-depth article based on the audio of the episode: <a href="https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/how-to-make-accessible-podcast-audio-in-5-easy-steps" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/how-to-make-accessible-podcast-audio-in-5-easy-steps</a><a href="https://podcastpontifications.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Pontifications</a> is published by Evo Terra four times a week and is aimed at the working podcaster. The purpose of this show is to make podcasting better, not just easier.<a href="https://twitter.com/evoterra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Evo on Twitter</a> for more podcasting insights as they come.And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit <a href="https://podcastlaunch.pro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PodcastLaunch.pro</a> to see how Simpler Media Productions can help your firm. Podcasting is our only business.Mentioned in this episode:Support For Abortion RightsWhile Americans overwhelmingly support the right of an individual to make their own decisions about abortion, unfortunately, that right is no longer protected everywhere in the U.S. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade on June 24th. Abortion is a basic healthcare need for the millions of people who can become pregnant. Everyone should have the freedom to decide what’s best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to ending a pregnancy. This decision has dire consequences for individual health and safety, and could have harsh repercussions for other landmark decisions. Restricting access to comprehensive reproductive care, including abortion, threatens the health and independence of all Americans. Even if you live in a state where abortion rights are upheld, access to safe medical procedures shouldn’t be determined by location, and it shouldn't be the privilege of a small few. You can help by donating to local abortion funds. To find out where to donate for each state, visit <a href="http://donations4abortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">donations4abortion.com</a>. If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get more involved, here are 5 resources: 1. <a href="http://ShoutYourAbortion.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ShoutYourAbortion.com</a> is a campaign to normalize abortion. 2. <a href="http://DontBanEquality.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DontBanEquality.com</a> is a campaign for companies to take a stand against abortion restrictions. 3. Abortion.cafe has information about where to find clinics. 4. <a href="http://PlanCPills.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PlanCPills.org</a> provides early at-home abortion pills that you can keep in your medicine cabinet. 5. <a href="http://Choice.CRD.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choice.CRD.co</a> has a collection of these resources and more. We encourage you to speak up! And spread the word.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Chartable - <a href="https://chartable.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chartable.com/privacy</a> Podsights - <a href="https://podsights.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podsights.com/privacy</a>

How To Make Accessible Podcast Audio In 5 Easy Steps [Episode 215]

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