Podcasters' Roundtable
Discussing the issues that face podcast producers and podcasting. Each Roundtable features a new podcaster from the community of viewers listeners. We talk less about the 'how-to' and more about the 'why.' You'll learn how to improve your podcast through the shared experience of other podcasters.
Wed, April 20, 2022
Podcasters Don't Care About Live-Streaming
If you're a podcaster, do you also record your show live, as-in, do you live-stream? Why or why not? Do you even care about live? What's different about live vs time-shifted podcasts?
Sat, February 05, 2022
The Money's in the Reruns!
Nearly 50% of monthly podcast downloads come from older episodes. What are you going to do with that info!? 👀 Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/OXz3Z7vuV5A ✅ Subscribe via YouTube https://youtube.com/podcastersroundtable
Tue, November 23, 2021
Did You Forget to Categorize Your Podcast?
If you only chose one category for your podcast when you submitted to Apple Podcasts (you DID submit to Apple Podcasts, right!?) you might be missing out on opportunities to be found. Watch this Round https://youtu.be/xyFFDPcRMfY
Wed, October 20, 2021
Ads for Everyone!
Podcasts, no longer a word you have to explain to anyone. So, with everyone knowing what a podcasts is, are the advertisers flooding into the space to reach people who might not be listening to their messages elsewhere? Is it easier for you to get an advertiser for your podcast in 2021? How do you even start to look for an ad if you want them? Roundtablers: Ray Ortega , Dave Jackson , Shane Rogers , and Martin Donison . Get your podcast reviews at https://mypodcastreviews.com Watch this Round https://www.youtube.com/podcastersroundtable Join us via https://podcastersroundtable.com/guest
Wed, August 25, 2021
Should Your Plumber Have a Podcast?
You've heard that everyone has a podcast. Does that mean your plumber, local accountant, independent coffee shop, etc., should too? If you're a local business looking to get customers through your door, is a podcast a good use of your time? Guests: Marco Perazzo and Sheldon Eakins Watch/sub on YouTube https://youtube.com/podcastersroundtable
Tue, July 20, 2021
Spending Money on Your Podcast
How much money have you spent on your podcast? Are you done? Are there more things you could improve by spending more money (gear, services, advertising...)? Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBFGHevGoo8 Optimize your titles https://headlines.sharethrough.com/ How people find your podcast in apps - who indexes what https://podnews.net/article/who-indexes-what Mike's guest video https://www.somethingyoushouldknow.net/guest-prep-video/ Using podcast ads to promote your own podcast https://soundsprofitable.com/update/host-read-ads
Tue, June 08, 2021
Is Video the #1 Way to Grow Your Podcast?
Can video really be the number one way to grow your audio podcast? Our guests think so and we're going to find out why.
Thu, May 06, 2021
Podcast Subscriptions - What Does That Even Mean Anymore?
Paid podcasts. There are many ways to get paid as a podcaster and now Apple and Spotify are launching their own avenues for podcasters to produce premium content. Beyond the differences like price setting, cost to the creator etc., all stuff bound to change over time, what does it really mean for your show? Join Ray Ortega , Dave Jackson , Paul Colligan , Effie Parks , and Bryan Barletta to help figure out what works for your show, in terms of monetization and how you might begin to navigate premium podcasting.
Fri, March 12, 2021
Finding Untapped Podcast Fans
What can you do beyond simply publishing a podcast to find more podcast listeners? Join Ray Ortega , Dave Jackson, Noel Davila , and Roger Nairn to chat about communities for your podcast, outside of your podcast itself, virtual podcast events, Spotify's growing market share, podcast awards and more. Watch this Round: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WfUZupskmQ You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Fri, January 29, 2021
Who Pays for Podcasts?
Does moving podcasts behind a paywall work? Will Apple be testing the waters? Join Ray Ortega , Dave Jackson , York Campbell , and John Lund to discuss subscription models for podcasts. Stories discussed on this Round Title: Apple Spotlight Main Takeaway: This sounds promising for the independent Podcaster, but will it work? url: https://podnews.net/update/apple-podcasts-spotlight Title: Apple Podcast Subscriptions Main Takeaway: Would this be a blessing or a curse for the Independent Podcaster? URL: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/apple-mulls-podcast-subscription-push-amid-spotifys-land-grab Title: Is Spotify’s big bet on podcasts failing? Main Takeaway: The battle of converting music listeners to podcast listeners continues. Will it be worth playing the long game to find success? And is the podcast audience big enough to warrant platforms branching out to have exclusive shows and content? URL: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/15/spotifys-big-bet-on-podcasts-is-failing-citi-says.html Title: Media targets podcasts for takedown Main Takeaway: How far should podcast platforms go in censoring or taking down the spread of misinformation, and can it actually be done? URL: <a href= "https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-conspiracy-theories-media-misinformation-social-media-b7bb0ace8a617af7
Mon, December 21, 2020
Netflix won't be the Netflix of Podcasting
Netflix is going to make movies available as an audio only experience. Will this pull people away from podcasts? Join Ray Ortega , Dave Jackson , Elikqitie , and Lee Uehara to discuss some of the final podcasting stories of 2020. Watch this Round: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFKgG5VGrmk You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Mon, December 07, 2020
How To Dominate Podcasting!
If you created 500, three episode, podcasts, would you be the number one podcaster? This seems to be Spotify's approach with Anchor but does it work? Is it valuable? Are they really 'dominating' podcasting? Join Ray Ortega , Dave Jackson , Angela Connor , and Zack Jackson to music podcasts, getting your show in shape and other stories in podcasting. Title: Spotify says it’s dominating the podcasting market because of a million-plus tiny podcasts Main Takeaway: I'm skeptical. url: https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/2/21755151/spotify-podcasts-anchor-stats-data-wrapped-2020 Title: Text to Podcast Company Launches Main Takeaway: Does a service like this make podcasting a turn-key commodity? I wonder if by selecting a narrator and having content read and turned into podcasts if there is a real connection with listeners. Is this just a way to make podcasting the new “content marketing?” This may be okay for brands I suppose. I just think a connection with hosts being “real people” can really make a difference. Their website mentions turning ebooks into podcasts, for instance. This is not to pick on the company or the idea - I’m just talking about authenticity with podcasts. Not content being read by a nameless male or female voice. The call-to-action on their website is “Create podcasts from any content.” Really? Is that what podcasts should become? URL: https://podcastbusinessjournal.com/text-to-podcast-company-launches/ Title: Apple Podcasts Names NPR’s Code Switch as It’s First Ever “Show of the Year” Main Takeaway: A podcast that focuses on one of the toughest topics for people to discuss, RACE, is named Podcast of the Year, which I think is phenomenal. I also started a podcast this year on a tough topic such as this - racial equality in th
Tue, November 03, 2020
Are We All Music Podcasters Now?
Have you heard you can use any music you want in your 'podcast' now!? Let's talk about the catch. Join Ray Ortega , Dave Jackson , Jordan Blair , and Bob Bender to music podcasts, getting your show in shape and other stories in podcasting. Stories discussed on this Round Title: Buzzsprout Adds “Locked” Tag Feature, Encourages Other Hosting Platforms to do the Same Main Takeaway: should be added to the RSS feed on all hosting platforms to prevent podcast pirates from making ad revenue from dynamically inserted ads. (Transistor has also announced support of podcast locking.) url: http://www.insideradio.com/podcastnewsdaily/buzzsprout-adds-locked-tag-feature-encourages-other-hosting-platforms-to-do-the-same/article_64a99b02-17a5-11eb-a6e3-4b3670ca346f.html Title: Use This Downtime To Get Your Music Business Affairs In Order Main Takeaway: Taking this opportunity of downtime to catch up on the business details of your show, along with fine tuning your craft, It’s a brand new and different world out there, and we’re all in unchartered waters, so there’s no better time to up your game as someone who’s entertaining others. URL: https://www.businesssideofmusic.com/use-this-downtime-to-get-your-music-business-affairs-in-order/ Title: Spotify Launches New Audio Experience Combining Music and Talk Content Main Takeaway: Spotify’s new al
Mon, September 28, 2020
Do You Trust Podcasts?
Do you trust and value the opinion of your favorite podcast more than other media? If yes, why do you think that is? Join Ray Ortega , Dave Jackson , Nicole Ackermans , and Elzie D. Flenard, III to discuss what makes a podcast trustworthy. Watch this Round: https://youtu.be/75eyx7JcU7U You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Fri, August 28, 2020
Getting Listeners to Engage
We always want to know how to get more listeners but perhaps an even harder task is to get those who are already listening to send you feedback or interact with your podcast in any way. How do podcasters have more conversations with their listeners, how do they know who is listening? Join Ray Ortega , Dave Jackson , Scott Orr , Steph Paige , and Kennedy to discuss getting more engagement with your listeners. Stories discussed on this Round Title: 38 percent of Americans listen to podcasts to improve their mood Main Takeaway: The value in podcasts is not just educational, what other benefits can we build in to the way we run our shows? Such as escaping their real world problems and improving their mood. What other types ‘f value’ can we give listeners? How about a sense of belonging and hope? URL: https://podnews.net/update/deezer-mood Title: GoodPods Main Takeaway: I started using this app to listen to podcasts on and am loving how they are bringing a social media element to podcasting and fixing the discoverability problem in a community focused way. URL: GoodPods.com Title: Top Ways to Improve Audience Engagement Main Takeaway: Keyword in the title is Engagement. Podcasts are similar to any other form of social media, be it twitter, instagram, etc., in the way that if you are simply talking at people, interest will dwindle. But unlike other forms of social media, it can be easy to forget this, because of the nature of the platform of the podcast host/listener relationship. Engagement must be regular and continuous, both in ways throughout the podcast itself and on the platforms by which you promote the podcast. URL: https://blubrry.c
Mon, August 10, 2020
So Many New Podcasts! But At What Cost?
New podcasts are entering the space at a blinding pace. There were over 300,000 new podcasts added to Apple Podcasts in just the last three months. Are most of these podcasts making it past episode 7? Is there just a bunch of podfaded shows filling up the directories? Join, Ray, Dave, Lee Uehara , and Kimchi Chow to discuss the impact of so many new podcasts. Watch this Round: https://youtu.be/jKTgtzBvKVI You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Wed, July 22, 2020
Who Owns Your Podcast? Are You Sure it's Yours?
Join Ray, Dave, Danielle Desir , Derek Graziano , and Aseloka Smith to discuss podcast ownership and recent podcast news. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Wed, July 01, 2020
Equality in Podcasting
The public facing image of podcasting needs to look more like the podcasters who make up the medium. Join Ray, Dave, Mary Nichols (DJ Fusion), and Brian Smith to talk about diversity and equality in podcasting, and a million podcasts in Apple Podcasts. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Wed, May 20, 2020
Social Media Marketing for Your Podcast
Will tweeting your podcast episodes bring in tons of new listeners? Join Ray, Daniel, Dave, and Effie to talk about how twitter can and can't help you grow your podcast audience. Watch this Round: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prfVcG7oEYM You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Sat, May 09, 2020
Which Podcasts Get Ad Deals?
We talk about the top 5 networks getting the majority of ad deals. Join Ray Ortega , Daniel J. Lewis , Dave Jackson, Sarb Johal , and Kayden Taylor to chat about podcast ads, how COVID is affecting podcast consumption, the importance of having an introduction at the beginning of your podcast and having your podcast on YouTube. Watch this Round: https://youtu.be/XgNKRWIGEnE You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Mon, April 20, 2020
Better Names for Your Show
Does the name of your podcast tell the potential listener what the show is about? Can you be found in search? Join Ray, Dave, Paul, and Amos to discovery optimization, new creative ideas for podcasts, and focusing on podcasts over live-streaming. Watch this Round: https://youtu.be/xCZlnd4nBPc You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Wed, April 01, 2020
Locked in a Room with a Microphone!
Are you stuck inside your house because of a global pandemic? Do you have a microphone? Join Ray Ortega , Daniel J. Lewis , Dave Jackson and Bandrew Scott to chat about how your podcast studio has also become your work office and the unique challenges that might be placing on your podcast. Watch this Round: https://youtu.be/dkE3nWDGQHA You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Mon, March 02, 2020
Where Are the Subscribers?
Do you have subscribe buttons on your website? Which ones should you include? Which ones are being used? Ray Ortega , Daniel J. Lewis , Dave Jackson, Suzy Buttress , and Andrew Wang to chat about getting more subscribers, networking with your podcast peers, podcast industry tensions and more. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Wed, February 19, 2020
The Formula for Podcast Success
Does everyone have the potential to be the next big podcast? If you knew you weren't going to grow to be among the biggest podcasts listened to, would you avoid starting? Would you stop podcasting if you had already started? Join Ray , Daniel , and Trevor to discuss what kind of success you can expect when starting a podcast. Subscribe ✅ http://youtube.com/podcastersroundtable The audio-only, podcast version, as well as all archived Rounds, can be found at http://PodcastersRoundtable.com/archives. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically 📬 http://eepurl.com/GnBwr Would you like to appear on a future Round? Sign up and let me know what you'd like to discuss http://podcastersroundtable.com/guest Thanks and I can’t wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Sat, February 08, 2020
Finding New Podcasts
How do you find new podcasts? How do you help new listeners find your podcast? Join Ray, Dave, Daniel and Jared Sanders to chat about getting in front of a new ears (metaphorically;)). You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you’d like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can’t wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Mon, January 20, 2020
Don't Make This Mistake!
If you're a podcaster you've certainly made a mistake that you wish you could take back. With any luck, after this Round, you'll never make that mistake again or maybe you'll avoid it all together! Join Ray Ortega , Daniel J. Lewis , Kevin McKinney and Eric Broadbent to chat about our podcasting mistakes and why you might want to add video to your podcast or if you're a video podcaster or YouTuber, why you might want to get into audio only podcasting. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Thu, December 12, 2019
Have We Outgrown RSS?
Should we enhance the current RSS spec. to expand its capabilities or do we need to go further and create a whole new way to deliver podcasts? Join Ray Ortega , Dave Jackson , Daniel J. Lewis and Evo Terra to RSS tags, how redirects work and other podcast news. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Come on over and watch us on YouTube ! Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round.
Wed, November 13, 2019
Promoting Your Back Catalog
Are your episodes designed to be evergreen? Do you promote your back-catalog? Join Ray, Dave , Evo Terra , Candace Spears , and Michael Teske to discuss getting more mileage out of past episodes and other podcasting news. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Sat, November 02, 2019
Should Your Audio Podcast Be On YouTube?
Is it a good idea or use of your time to distribute your audio only podcast to YouTube? Join Ray Ortega , Dave Jackson , Daniel J. Lewis , Addy Saucedo , Jen Edds , Bandrew Scott to discuss YouTube as a podcast listening platform. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Tue, October 08, 2019
Turn Off the Mic., There's No Money in Podcasting.
Don't start a podcast in order to make money, there's no here to be made. Or so they say. What does making money in podcasting really mean and is there a chance to earn cash from your podcast? Join Ray , Dave , Daniel , Eric Hunley , James Thomas to answer the question of can you make money in podcasting as well as a discussion around the articles linked below. Articles Discussed: Title: Adblock Radio is an Adblocker for Live Radio Streams and Podcasts Main Takeaway: The creator is a bit of a jerk. He goes nuts trying to cover for the fact that he just wants to skip ads. Loudness wars?! Pfft! “ He also feels that ads try to trigger impulse buying by exploiting our emotions and serendipitous discovery, short circuiting our rational thoughts.” URL: http://podcasternews.com/2019/09/30/adblock-radio-is-an-adblocker-for-live-radio-streams-and-podcasts/ Title: You’ll Never Make Money Podcasting Main Takeaway: This has some folks irritated and I can see where it is not completely accurate but it may still be good for setting expectations low. URL: https://twocents.lifehacker.com/youll-never-make-money-podcasting-1838640571 James Thomas Title: How to get your podcast heard Main Takeaway: There are many podcast pundits in the wild who may be misleading or building hope in podcasters who are unwilling to do the work to get their name out there. It takes time, dedication and perseverance. BTW: Doing the podcast that I do I find that I have to deal with issues Stateside-side podcasters rarely have to worry ab
Sat, July 27, 2019
Exclusive Podcasts. An Oxymoron?
Is Apple going to start investing money in original podcasts? Spotify, Luminary, Stitcher, there are plenty of places that have podcasts that can only be consumed on a their own platform. Is that really a podcast? Does it matter if it's not? Join Ray , Dave , Danie l and Stephanie Fuccio to answer the question of whether Apple investing in podcast programming would be a good thing either for them or the podcast space. Video version You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Tue, July 02, 2019
How Many Podcasts Are There?
How many podcasts are in Apple Podcasts/iTunes and how many of those podcasts are actually producing regular episodes? Join Ray , Dave , and Daniel to talk about the number of podcasts you are sharing real estate with and what it means to podfade. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Mon, June 03, 2019
Is Your Podcast Searchable?
Podcasts, along with podcast audio players, are now surfacing in Google searches. Can yours be found? What exactly are these searches turning up and are they useful to your show? Join Ray , Dave , and Evo Terra to talk about this new way to find podcasts and if they think it will get more people to listen to your show. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Tue, April 30, 2019
Is Your Podcast Everywhere?
Can your podcast be found anywhere people are looking for your podcast? How about places they aren't looking for traditionally defined podcasts (read: YouTube)? Where do you put your podcast? What platforms that support audio do you ignore or resist? Join Ray, Dave, Andrew Clews and Paul Colligan to discuss your podcast's distribution. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live!
Tue, April 09, 2019
At What Speed Do You Listen?
PS, there's only one real answer;) #purist Watch this Round on YouTube and subscribe to know when we're live! Subscribe ✅ http://youtube.com/podcastersroundtable Join the Roundtable at podcastersroundtable.com/guest
Mon, March 18, 2019
Podcast Myths
Do Apple Podcasts ratings and reviews move your podcast up the ‘charts?' Can you use copyrighted music as long as it’s only a few seconds? Is YouTube is a bad place to put your podcast? Some of these you've heard, some of these you think are correct but what's the truth? Join this Round to bust or confirm some of the most common podcasting myths. Myths! 2:15 Apple Podcasts Ratings and Reviews Move Your Podcast Up the Charts 8:00 You Can Use Copyrighted Music if it’s Only a Few Seconds 13:51 Podcast Media Hosting is the Same 20:00 Consistency is the Key to Success 25:43 There’s an Ideal Length for a Podcast 31:15 Podcasting has a Discovery Problem 41:30 You Need 10 of Thousands of Downloads Per Episode to Get Advertising 47:27 You Need to Launch with Multiple Episodes to Get the Most Impact 56:32 If You Build it, They Will Come Watch this Round https://youtube.com/podcastersroundtable
Mon, February 25, 2019
Are You Feeling Burned Out?
Have you podfaded, feeling like you're close or maybe wish you could take a break? Starting a podcast is not the hardest part, keeping going is. How do we deal with the constant grind of content production? Join Ray , Dave , and Bandrew (aka Podcastage) who is currently dealing with how to balance life, work, and content production. We'll discuss dealing with burnout as well as producing content for multiple platforms (podcasts, YouTube, etc.). Sign up to appear on the Roundtable: podcastersroundtable.com/guest/ Subscribe and watch the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/podcastersroundtable
Tue, February 05, 2019
Is Your Podcast Launch Freaking You Out? Chill Out.
Join Ray , Dave , Ginger Wiseman , and Emily Prokop to discuss podcast 'launches' (do they matter?), podcast artwork, how important is it, and more ways that tech is trying to 'solve' discovery. Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube
Mon, January 21, 2019
You Make Podcasts, So What. What Else You Got??
You have a podcast, that's probably why you're watching the Roundtable and you've probably recorded a bunch of episodes but do you create any other content to support your podcast? Join Ray , Dave , Jamie Eads, and Jessica Kupferman to discuss other ways to grow your podcast through content creation (e.g. should you be blogging too?). We'll also discuss news and stories in the podcasting space. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Articles discussed: Should You Also Be Blogging? Podcaster Sued for Copyright Infringement for Using Music without Permission Spotify’s increased focus on podcasts in 2019 includes selling its own ads Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube
Mon, January 07, 2019
How do you find more listeners in 2019?
Many podcasters will complain that 'the system' as it exists doesn't do enough to help grow their show. That they can't gain enough of an audience because they are locked out of the top charts or not part of a big network, but is that true? Is there more you could be doing for yourself to grow your show? Likely, yes. Join Ray , Dave , Evo Terra and Natalie Torres to discuss podcast audience growth, podcast networks, and more podcasting news and stories. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Articles discussed: The Year of the DIY Podcast Network How to explain to family what I do The year in podcasts — never have our ears been so spoilt for choice Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live!
Mon, December 17, 2018
Is There Any Hope for Google Podcasts?
Google's latest entry into the podcast market, Google Podcasts, isn't converting the number of Android listeners we'd hoped. Or is it? Have you used it? What can we do to get more people using Google Podcasts and if we're not successful, do you think Google will pull the plug...once again? Join Ray , Dave , Daniel , Paul Colligan , and John Wilkerson to discuss the Google Podcast directory and other podcasting news. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Articles discussed: Why is the Google Podcasts App Failing So Hard? Podcast industry aims to better track listeners through new analytics tech called RAD What do podcast ratings actually tell us? What New Data Suggests about Podcast-Hosting Customers Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live!
Mon, December 03, 2018
You Spent How Much on Podcast Gear!!??
You can start a podcast on any budget but some want all the latest and greatest gear. How much did you spend on your first podcast setup and did that investment grow over time or did you jump in headfirst and spend like you weren't planning on needing any more gear? Join Ray , Dave , Daniel , Alex Knight , and Ross Brand to discuss podcast gear and podcasting news of the week. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Articles discussed: Podcasting revolutionized by Aussie company RODE – RODECaster Pro mixer does it all Introducing Anchor Sponsorships, the podcast advertising platform for everyone Labels Sue PokerNews over Copyright-Infringing Tracks in Podcasts Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live!
Mon, November 19, 2018
Does Pandora Offer Anything New?
Pandora is one of the last, big audio platforms to introduce podcasts but do they offer anything new besides another place to list your podcast? Which by the way, would probably be good enough considering the potential exposure to a whole new audience. But still, what's different? And what have they already done wrong? Join Ray , D ave , Daniel , and Dan LeFebvre to discuss Pandora's entry into podcasting and other news, topics and tips. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Articles discussed: Apple Podcasts holiday schedule Podcast success: a long game Pandora’s podcast genome project will help you find your next Serial - Algorithm uses over 1500 attributes to find your perfect match The 8 Types of Podcast Formats Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Tue, November 06, 2018
What Do Your Shownotes Look Like?
Do you create shownotes for each episode of your podcast? Where do you post them (website, ID3 tags, RSS tags)? And how do these notes look to your listener? Are your links clickable in a podcast app? Join Ray , D ave , Daniel , and Civilla Morgan to discuss how your shownotes look to your podcast listeners and other podcasting news, topics and tips You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live!
Mon, October 22, 2018
Podcast Stats, Charts & Other Confusing Info
Where do you get your podcast stats? Do you even look? How often? How much do they matter? And is your show ranked in Apple Podcasts? What does that even mean? Join Ray , Daniel , Paul Colligan , and Anthony Lemos to discuss stats, supposed podcast charts and cheating your way to the top. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live!
Tue, October 09, 2018
What's Up with Apple Podcasts?
Apple is kicking out a lot of podcasters from the Apple Podcasts directory. Why? We let you know how to avoid having your podcast removed. Watch this Round https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkeR1CkhAL0 You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live!
Sun, September 23, 2018
Is podcasting too difficult?
There are a lot of podcasts in the Apple Podcasts directory and by default, many other directories. But out of more than 500K podcasts, less than 25% of those will publish a new episode this year. So what's wrong? Is podcasting too difficult to maintain? Is it too easy to start? Join Ray, Dave, Daniel, and Andre Lewis to discuss recent stories in the podcasting industry and how they relate to you, a podcast producer. Watch this Round https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkeR1CkhAL0 You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live!
Mon, August 20, 2018
Are There Too Many Podcasts?
Depending on where you read the stats, the number of podcasts ranges from ~250K all the way to 2 million! Um, that last one is not correct;) Are we oversaturated with podcasts? Do you feel like there are too many options? Is there room for another podcast about podcasting (insert any niche you prefer). Join Ray , D ave , Daniel , and Josh for a discussion on recent podcasting news stories. Subscribe to PR on https://YouTube.com/podcastersroundtable You can su
Mon, August 06, 2018
Is Radio the Next Wave of Podcasters?
With Podcast Movement just completed, what drove a much larger presence by radio producers and as podcasters, why should we care if radio takes up podcasting? Join Ray , D ave , Daniel , Rob Greenlee , and Tyler Stalman to talk about recent podcasting news. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live!
Wed, July 25, 2018
Are Podcasts More Popular Than Blogs?
Have podcasts become more popular than blogs? What happens when you 'boost' a podcast post on facebook to promote your show and what's still wrong with the Google Podcasts App? This and more! Join Ray , Dave , Daniel , Paul Colligan and Jonathan Bloom to talk about recent podcasting news. Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live! Stories from this Round: Ray Ortega Title: The Daily starts being marketed, and the BBC wants a UK podcast chart Main Takeaway: URL: https://podnews.net/update/the-daily-marketing Title: Donating to podcasts via an Amazon Alexa smart speaker Main Takeaway: URL: https://podnews.net/update/alexa-donations Dave Jackson Title: Main Takeaway: 27% of people have three or more smart speakers listening to am/fm is #4 on the list of where do you listen to audio. People are calling podcast directing more URL: https://www.nationalpublicmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Smart-Audio-Report-from-NPR-and-Edison-Research-Spring-2018_Downloadable-PDF.pdf Title:What is Podchaser? Main Takeaway: I don’t get it? URL: https://www.podchaser.com/episodes Daniel J. Lewis Title: Podcasts More Popular than Blogs Main Takeaway: I think “popularity” and “interest”/“usage” are very different things URL: https://www.searchenginejournal.com/podcasts/261447/ Interesting cross-reference from 2 years ago: https://techcrunch.com/2015/07/18/the-future-of-podcasting/ Title: [Opinion] Castbox has not fixed the problem they created, and more Google Podcasts issues Main
Mon, July 02, 2018
Google Podcasts - Everything you need to know
Google is giving podcasting another shot and this time I think they got it right! Can your podcast be found in Google Podcasts? Do you know how to make it available? Find out everything you need to know about this new "app" on this special Round! Join Ray , D ave , Daniel , and James Cridland to talk about an app that's only kind of an app that might actually make a huge difference this time. Links Google launch Google Podcasts App Google Podcasts App Google Assistant app on iOS : Use this to check if you're on Google Podcasts but saying "Play NAME OF PODCAST podcast." If it finds the podcast you asked for and begins to play it, that podcast is in the Google Podcasts App directory. Google's Podcast Publisher Tools : Create direct links and see if your podcast is in Google Podcasts already James' walkthrough video
Wed, June 20, 2018
Will Apple Kick You Out of Apple Podcasts?
Apple recently sent out emails to podcast producers letting them know that in the near future, podcast feeds will need to be secure. How will this affect your podcast especially if it's not using a secure RSS feed? Join Ray, Dave, Shawn Thorpe and others to talk secure RSS feeds and other podcasting news stories. Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live! STORIES Ray Ortega Apple will soon require secure podcast feeds https://podnews.net/update/apple-to-require-ssl Patreon acquires Kit https://blog.kit.com/patreon-acquires-kit-80ffafa13534 Dave Jackson Some company “repurposing” other content and adding ads gets them booted https://podnews.net/article/apple-kicks-out-republisher How to check if you’re in Google https://podnews.net/article/google-podcast-seo File format - are we worried about space and download speeds? https://podnews.net/article/podcast-analysis Shawn Thorpe Apple Now “Hosts” 550k+ Podcasts: https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/05/apple-podcasts-now-hosts-more-than-555000-active-shows/ This Map Shows the Most Popular Podcasts in Every State: https://www.inverse.com/article/44987-map-most-popular-podcasts-by-state Allan Tépper, AllanTepper.com LUFS audio standards update for May 2018 <br
Fri, May 18, 2018
Are you ignoring half of your audience?
Choosing a primary category, when submitting a podcast to Apple, can be difficult if you appeal to multiple audiences. Don't let the first category you choose limit the audience you market your show to. Join Ray , D ave , Michael Kickingbear and Katie Dalebout to talk about your podcast's audience, audio quality, podcasting problems in 2018 and more. Articles discussed: Katie Dalebout Apple Podcast Analytics First month (Wired) https://www.wired.com/story/apple-podcast-analytics-first-month/ Broad-casting (The Economist) Peek Into 2018's Top Podcast Problems (And Solutions) 2018’s Top Podcasting Problems and Solutions Michael Kickingbear https://podnews.net/update/pocket-casts-acquired https://discoverpods.com/podcast-spotlight-piecing-it-together/ Dave Jackson ANCHOR IS NOT THE SECOND (OR THIRD) COMING OF PODCASTING http://davidjackson.org/anchor-not-second-third-coming-podcasting/ Ray Ortega Hidden in Plain Sight — Adjacent Content Categories https://blog.pacific-content.com/hidden-in-plain-sight-adjacent-content-categories-9ddae02ff825 PODCASTING GEAR STATS IN 2018 https://www.thepodcasthost.com/equipment/podcast-equipment-stats-2018/ Bad Audio Can Hurt a Scientist's Credibility https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/bad-audio-can-hurt-a-scientists-credibility/</e
Mon, April 30, 2018
Will Google Double the Size of Your Audience?
Google is looking to get serious with their podcast strategy (finally) and if they're successful, could we see podcast listenership double current rates? Join Ray, Dave, Jonathan Bloom and Ryan Flaherty to talk about Google's podcast strategy, Quakers who podcast but say nothing, 2018 Edison podcast research/stats and more! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live!
Mon, April 16, 2018
Should You Ask for Ratings and Reviews?
We're trying a new format on the Roundtable today. Each Roundtabler is choosing a couple podcasting news items and we'll discuss. I think you'll find the format very informative. I'm already enjoying the format just reading all the chosen articles! Should be fun, come join us live if you can and join the discussion in the chat! One of the stories I've chosen is about asking for ratings and reviews. " Do podcasters really need to beg for ratings and reviews ?" What do ratings and reviews really do for your podcast? In short, in Apple Podcasts, probably not much...at least for the algorithm but they might go a long way to get more people to sample your podcast. Join Ray , D ave , Chris Enns , Paul Colligan , and Emily Peck Prokop to discuss calls to action, Pandora, Canadian podcast stats and more. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live!
Tue, March 20, 2018
Finding New Podcast Subscribers
How do you find your audience when you've just started your podcast? You created a show and now you want people to listen and subscribe. But where are the subscribers? How do you get in front of new listeners who would be interested in your content but don't know you exist? Join Ray, Dave, Anne Ganguzza, Clay Groves, and Jonathan Messinger to discuss finding a podcast audience. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you’d like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can’t wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Tue, January 23, 2018
Podcast Hardware
Beyond a microphone, what other podcasting hardware can you add to your setup? When do you add a new piece of hardware and what will actually make a difference to your sound versus just looking pretty on your desk...cause knobs and LEDs are fun;) Join Ray Ortega , Dave Jackson , and Gary Pearce to discuss podcast hardware. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live.
Wed, January 10, 2018
What Else Does Podcasting Need?
What else does podcasting need in order to grow in 2018? This is not a prediction show. We want to know, as a podcaster, what would you like to see happen in podcasting? What needs to have? What resource, tool, service, event, would you like to see. What do you think will help podcasting as a medium over the next year? Join Ray Ortega , Dave Jackson , Joshua Liston , and Rob Greenlee to discuss what podcasting still needs. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live!
Wed, December 20, 2017
Audio Quality - Good vs Good Enough
Determining acceptable audio quality for your podcast - the difference between perfection and good enough. Join Ray Ortega , Dave Jackson , Jane and Tyler Stalman to discuss when good audio is good enough. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live! GoFundMe for the Smith girls : https://www.gofundme.com/helpthesmithgirls
Wed, November 22, 2017
Podcast Media Hosting 2017/2018
We talked about podcast media hosting back in 2013. Has anything changed? Are there any new podcast media hosts that we'd recommend? Join Ray , Daniel , D ave , C hris Nesi and <a href= "https://podcastersroundtable.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5e3a957534e59ad5f2e832688&id=6c021b5de7&e=7ddae9337d" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=
Tue, October 24, 2017
Building on the Success of Your Podcast
How would you launch a new podcast as your primary focus today? How would you take the platform you’ve already built to give more energy to your new priority? Join Ray Ortega , Daniel J. Lewis , Dave Jackson , Stuart Yoshida and Brandan Schulze to discuss ways you can leverage something old to launch something new. Also available in video! You can watch now on YouTube . You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. <a href= "https://podcastersroundtable.us2.
Mon, September 25, 2017
STATS!
Podcast stats. Do you track your downloads? What do you do with that information? Join Ray, Daniel, Dave, Shawn Thorpe , and Stephen Lee to discuss measuring your podcast listens and different ways podcasters use stats. Subscribe to join us live http://youtube.com/podcastersroundtable The audio-only, podcast version, as well as all archived Rounds, can be found at http://PodcastersRoundtable.com/archives. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically http://eepurl.com/GnBwr Would you like to appear on a future Round? Sign up and let me know what you'd like to discuss http://podcastersroundtable.com/guest
Mon, September 11, 2017
Reaching & Celebrating 100 Episodes
Celebrate our 100th Round with us and find out how other podcasters have marked this same occasion on their own podcasts. Join Ray , Daniel , Dave , Ryan Gray and Steven Phillips to discuss reaching 100 episodes and celebrating milestone achievements in podcasting. What are the challenges to producing one-hundred podcast episodes? What was the hardest part and how did each person get through it? And when each person reached 100 episodes, how did they celebrate? Should you even bother?? You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live!
Tue, August 15, 2017
Podcast Discovery
Where can your podcast be found? Inspired by a tweet I made about not worrying about being on Spotify, we discuss their impact on podcasting and podcast discovery. I found someone doing well on Spotify and so we talk about how much that really matters as it pertains to all platforms. In fact we talk about being featured on any platform and how much difference it makes for your show being "discovered." What about the stats? Will your podcast grow to amazing numbers once you're finally featured on the front page of iTunes/Apple Podcasts!? Probably not but let's find out why. Join Ray , Daniel , Dave , and David Kadavy to discuss the places people find your podcast...or don't;) You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live!
Tue, August 01, 2017
Kids and Podcasting
Podcasts for kids and kids who podcast are both becoming popular genres. Do your kids listen to podcasts? Have you started a podcast with your child? What's different about these types of podcasts and what issues do you have to consider when starting a podcast with or for kids? Join Ray , Daniel , Dave , Kitty Felde, Isabel and Marty to discuss the intersection of kids and podcasts. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live!
Tue, July 11, 2017
PR097: The Rising Costs of Podcasting
Is podcasting expensive? When you are starting out, podcasting is relatively affordable and there are all kinds of ways to save money if necessary. However, if you succeed in moving a lot of people to your podcast and your podcast's website, the price can go up; a lot. Join Ray , Daniel , Dave , Rob Greenlee , Todd Cochrane and Glenn Hebert to discuss the not so obvious costs of podcasting. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live!
Tue, June 27, 2017
PR096: Monetizing a Small Audience
Can you make money with a podcast that has a "small" audience. Yes, maybe even more than one with a large audience. And it doesn't have to be spammy! Join Ray , Daniel , Stacey Simms and Jennifer E. Snyder to discuss how to earn revenue with a smaller audience. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live!
Mon, June 12, 2017
PR095: What's News in Podcasting
Ray, Daniel and Dave choose a few news stories in podcasting and discuss. Let us know what you think of our take. Join Ray Ortega , Daniel J. Lewis , and Dave Jackson , to catch up on some need-to-know podcasting news. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live!
Tue, May 30, 2017
PR094: Finding an Audience
How do you find an audience? You've started a podcast and now you want to find as many people as you can to listen to it. You'd also like to find the people who will subscribe and stick around because it's content that resonates with them. But where do you look? Do you look at all or just keep producing episodes and hope they'll find you? Join Ray Ortega , Daniel J. Lewis , Dave Jackson , and Hilda Labrada Gore to discuss building an audience for your podcast. Watch on YouTube ✅ http://youtube.com/podcastersroundtable The audio-only, podcast version, as well as all archived Rounds, can be found at http://PodcastersRoundtable.com/archives . You can sign up to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically 📬 http://eepurl.com/GnBwr Would you like to appear on a future Round? Sign up and let me know what you'd like to discuss http://podcastersroundtable.com/guest
Mon, May 15, 2017
PR093: Podcasting Advice: Then vs Now
Talking about what has changed over the last decade in podcasting advice (Feedburner, bit rates, USB mics, etc.) Join Ray Ortega , Daniel J. Lewis , Dave Jackson to discuss podcasting advice, then versus now. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that
Sat, April 29, 2017
PR092: The State of Podcast Consumption 2017
Taking a look at the newest podcast consumption research data from Edison research. Who is listening, how much and is podcasting still growing? Join Ray Ortega , Daniel J. Lewis , Dave Jackson and Mathew Passy to discuss 2017 podcast listening stats. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable on YouTube and use the bell icon to set notifications so that you know when we're live!
Wed, April 12, 2017
PR091: Recording Remote Podcast Guests and-or Co-hosts
How do you connect and record podcasts with guests and/or co-hosts who are not in the same studio as you? Skype? Hangouts? Double-ender? There are many ways to do it. What has worked for you, what hasn't? Join Ray Ortega , Daniel J. Lewis , Dave Jackson , W. Scott Smith , Mike Rondeau , Mark 'Fletch' Fletcher , and Martin Lindeskog to discuss recording podcasts with remote guests. Subscribe on YouTube . The audio-only, podcast version, as well as all archived Rounds, can be found at PodcastersRoundtable.com /archives . You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Wed, March 29, 2017
PR090: The First Ten Episodes
After the first ten episodes of your podcast, you'll really start to get a sense of what your podcast is going to be like. Will people listen, do you work well with your co-hosts, how long does an average episode run? You may have answered all of these questions before you ever published your first episode but did it go as planned? Did you even have a plan? Do you need one? Join Ray Ortega, Dave Jackson , Logan Anderson , Cheri Fields , and Jason Jones to talk about the first ten episodes of your podcast. Subscribe on YouTube . The audio-only, podcast version, as well as all archived Rounds, can be found at PodcastersRoundtable.com /archives . You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Mon, March 06, 2017
PR089: Podcasts To Go!
We're finally having the all ladies edition of Podcasters' Roundtable! Elsie Escobar will be taking over the hosting seat and she'll be joined by a fantastic line-up of her podcasting peers. More and more podcasts are taking their show on the road, from conferences to on site celebrity interviews, bar crawls and sporting events. What are the types of equipment you need to make your onsite episodes shine? What kind of prep work is necessary before taking the show on the road? How do you land those celebrity interviews for upcoming conferences in your niche? The discussion on this week's Podcasters' Roundtable will be surprising as it's coming from a completely different POV that hasn't been voiced in this exact way, ever. Join Elsie Escobar , Krystal O'Connor , Amanda Doughty , Karly Nimmo , and Barbara Edelman for an all women Podcasters' Roundtable as they discuss everything from workflow to equipment, challenges and more. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up , if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable!
Tue, February 14, 2017
PR088: What's Inside a Podcast RSS Feed?
Have you ever looked at the code of your RSS feed? You'll see tags such as "title", "iTunes:owner" and many others. But what do they all mean and what should you have inside yours? How do you even edit these tags if needed? Join Ray Ortega , Dave Jackson , Daniel J. Lewis and Glenn Bennett to talk about the insides of your RSS feed and what it all means. Subscribe to the new YouTube channel and use the notification feature on the subscribe button to make sure you are notified each time we go live! Join us live for the next Round at PodcastersRoundtable.com/live . Get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically via the episode mailing list . Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable!
Tue, January 31, 2017
PR087: Building Community
You talk to a lot of people (listeners) through your podcast but is that it? Do you carry the conversations outside the feed? How else are you connected to your audience and the community that exists around your podcast? Join Ray Ortega , Dave Jackson, Troy Heinritz , Christine Blackburn and Kevin Bachelder to talk about creating and interacting with a podcast's community. Subscribe to the new YouTube channel and use the notification feature on the subscribe button to make sure you are notified each time we go live! Join us live for the next Round at PodcastersRoundtable.com/live . Get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically via the episode mailing list . Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable!
Tue, January 17, 2017
PR086: Making an mp3
How do you handle your .mp3 file? What bit rate do you record at? Do you use mono or stereo in your finished audio file? Do you insert ID3 tags? Everybody has their own method for producing their audio and the finalized .mp3 audio file. What's yours? Join Ray Ortega, Dave Jackson, and others to talk about the production of your podcast media file. Sign up to appear on a Roundtable via podcastersroundtable.com/guest
Tue, January 03, 2017
PR085: Mixed Branding
We moved! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel and use the notification feature on the subscribe button to make sure you are notified each time we go live! How do you know when a brand should be separate from another? When do you put your podcast on your website or decide it should live on its own site? Join Ray Ortega , Dave Jackson, Rob Greenlee and Sean McCabe to talk about managing multiple brands. Join us live for the next Round at PodcastersRoundtable.com/live . You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically.Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable!
Thu, December 22, 2016
PR084: Podcast Apps, Who Is Listening?
We moved! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel and use the notification feature on the subscribe button to make sure you are notified each time we go live! We discuss podcast apps and how they could be better. Also, podcast stats and measurement, who is listening? And ideas that might help podcasting inch closer to "mainstream." Question, what feature would you put into the ultimate podcast app? Type your answer in the comments below. Join Ray Ortega , Daniel J. Lewis , Brian Sanders , and Tony Tellado to talk about podcast apps and your audience. Join us live for the next Round at PodcastersRoundtable.com/live . You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically.Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable!
Sat, December 03, 2016
PR083: Podcast Distribution: Go To Your Audience!
We moved! Subscribe to the new YouTube channel and use the notification feature on the subscribe button to make sure you are notified each time we go live! Do you know where your audience is? They might not even be listening to podcasts...yet. Make sure you are getting your podcast into Make sure you are getting your podcast into front of the people who need see and hear it. Join me, Daniel J. Lewis, Dave Jackson and Glenn Hebert to talk about reaching your audience. Join us live for the next Round at PodcastersRoundtable.com/live . Can't watch the live-stream or got this email too late??? No problem, you can watch here, the archive is immediately available on YouTube . You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable!
Wed, November 23, 2016
PR082: New Thanks from 2016
As a podcaster, a content creator, what are you thankful for in 2016? Join Ray Ortega , Daniel J. Lewis , Dave Jackson , Tyler Stalman and Nick Seuberling to talk about those things we've appreciated this year while putting out podcasts, YouTube videos, blogs and social content. Watch this Round Subscribe on YouTube to watch live and join the chat. Sign up to appear on a future Roundtable. Thanks for listening!
Sun, November 13, 2016
PR081: Podcasting As Part Of Your Business
Do you use podcasting as part of your business? Are you thinking you'd like to start a podcast to enhance your business marketing? Join Ray Ortega, Daniel J. Lewis, and Chris Risse to discuss the intersection of podcasting and business. You can subscribe to the RSS mailing list (http://eepurl.com/GnBwr) to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Wed, October 26, 2016
PR080: Putting Together a Podcast Studio
What are the elements that go into making a podcast studio? What kind of space do you need to get started recording a podcast and how can you turn the space you already have into a good place to record a great sounding or looking podcast? Join Ray Ortega, Daniel J. Lewis, Dave Jackson, and Chris Curran to discuss some of the elements of putting together your own podcast studio. You can subscribe to the RSS mailing list (http://eepurl.com/GnBwr) to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Wed, October 12, 2016
PR079: Podcasting Outside of the U.S.
What are the differences between podcasting in the U.S. versus anywhere else? Do non-U.S. based producers have other considerations they have to make? Could U.S. based podcasters being doing a better job reaching a global market? Join Ray Ortega, Daniel J. Lewis, Dave Jackson, Orlando Mergal, and Robert Burriss to discuss podcasting from the perspective of podcasters outside the U.S. You can subscribe to the RSS mailing list (http://eepurl.com/GnBwr) to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Tue, September 27, 2016
PR078: Turning Listeners Into Subscribers
Podcasts can be heard in many places—your website, facebook, twitter, email, etc. Turning those listens into subscriptions can be a challenge but in a medium driven primarily by subscribers, most producers would be wise to focus on increasing their subscriber numbers. Join Ray Ortega, Daniel J. Lewis, Dave Jackson, Glenn (The Geek) Hebert to discuss the challenges of turning listeners into subscribers. You can subscribe to the RSS mailing list (http://eepurl.com/GnBwr) to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Mon, September 12, 2016
PR077: Podcast Workflows
What's your workflow for planning, recording and publishing a podcast? Is it fast? Does it hinder you from getting your podcast published regularly? Join Ray Ortega, Daniel J. Lewis, Dave Jackson, Prescott Perez-Fox to discuss podcast workflows and ways that you might be able to improve yours. You can subscribe to the RSS mailing list (http://eepurl.com/GnBwr) to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Links mentioned: Quick-Subscribe Banner Simple Content Templates Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Wed, August 24, 2016
PR076: The State of Live-Streaming
Google Hangouts On-Air are moving from G+ to YouTube. We chat about that move, live-streaming for podcasters and the state of live-streaming tech. With the recent closing of Blab.im and now the move of Hangouts On-Air away from G+ to YouTube, what's the current state of tech for podcasters who want to live-stream their recordings? Join Ray Ortega, +Daniel J. Lewis, +Dave Jackson, +Rob Greenlee and +Krishna De to discuss the current state of live-streaming. You can subscribe to the RSS mailing list (http://eepurl.com/GnBwr) to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Sun, August 14, 2016
PR075: Is Your Podcast Website, Podcast Friendly?
Your podcast has its own website or some place online where a listener or viewer can go to get more information about your show but how well does it serve your audience? Can you play the episode on your website? Can you download the .mp3 file? Can you subscribe to the show on iTunes and beyond? What are the other features every podcast website should have when a listener shows up? Join Ray Ortega, +David Jackson +Daniel J. Lewis, Join Ray Ortega, +Daniel J. Lewis, +Dave Jackson, and +Shawn Thorpe and others to discuss our favorite podcast website features. You can subscribe to the RSS mailing list (http://eepurl.com/GnBwr) to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Tue, July 05, 2016
PR074: Starting a Podcast
There are many steps to consider when starting a podcast but which of those are critical, which can wait and what are some of the challenges to getting your first episode published? JoinRay Ortega, +Daniel J. Lewis, +Dave Jackson, Dwaine Stroud, Domingo Rogers and Harlan Meeks to discuss getting a podcast started. You can subscribe to the RSS mailing list (http://eepurl.com/GnBwr) to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Tue, June 14, 2016
PR073: Branding Your Podcast
Does your podcast have its own twitter account? Does your show live on its own website or is it part of something larger that you're doing online? Join Ray Ortega, +Daniel J. Lewis +Dave Jackson, and +Roman Castro to discuss the intersection between podcast and podcaster and how we each distinguish between the two. You can subscribe to the RSS mailing list (http://eepurl.com/GnBwr) to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Tue, May 31, 2016
PR072: Work/Life/Podcast Balance
For most podcasters, recording is what happens with whatever time is left after work and family. This can be a big challenge especially for the long haul. How do you fit podcasting into your life? Join Ray Ortega, +Daniel J. Lewis +Dave Jackson, and +Emily Peck Prokop to discuss balancing the demands of podcasting with all of life's other responsibilities. You can subscribe to the RSS mailing list (http://eepurl.com/GnBwr) to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Sat, May 21, 2016
PR071: Roundtabler’s Choice
Join Ray Ortega, +Daniel J. Lewis +Dave Jackson, +George Whittam and +Ian Robinson to discuss whatever the Roundtabler's want including iTunes New and Noteworthy, audio vs video podcasting, advertising, "simple" podcast gear setups and more. You can subscribe to the RSS mailing list (http://eepurl.com/GnBwr) to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Tue, May 03, 2016
PR070: What Could Podcasting be Doing Better?
Podcasting is still young and yet has been, in my opinion, very successful as a medium. But what's left? What can podcasting be doing better to help itself grow? Join Ray Ortega, +Daniel J. Lewis +Dave Jackson, Scott Black, and James Gass to think about things we'd like to see podcasting do in the future. You can subscribe to the RSS mailing list (http://eepurl.com/GnBwr) to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Mon, April 18, 2016
PR069: Podfading
All podcasters will, at some point, wrestle with the decision to "podfade." Whether it's 7 episodes into your show or 1007, at some point you'll have to consider when to stop podcasting or else time will do it for you;) Join Ray Ortega, +Daniel J. Lewis +Dave Jackson, Mario Zamarron, and Roberto Suarez to discuss what to consider when it comes to podfading. You can subscribe to the RSS mailing list (http://eepurl.com/GnBwr) to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Mon, April 04, 2016
PR068: Show Prep
How much preparation do you do before an episode? Some podcasters write out their entire show, some create an outline and some do no prep at all. What works for you and how do you decide how much work you do before you turn on the mic.? Join Ray Ortega, +Daniel J. Lewis +Dave Jackson, Jay Soderberg, Joe Stuber and others to discuss podcast prep. You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Thu, March 24, 2016
PR067: Podcasting Hacks
What is your favorite podcasting hack? Have you made your own microphone stand? Found a unique way to record Skype? Use a cool trick to limit reverb? Join Ray Ortega, Daniel J. Lewis, Dave Jackson, +David LaFaire +Seth Resler and others to discuss our favorite tricks for producing a podcast. Join Ray Ortega, +Daniel J. Lewis +Dave Jackson +David LaFaire +Seth Resler, +Jeff R. and +Harry Duran to discuss our favorite tricks for producing a podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Mon, February 29, 2016
PR065.5: Changes to iTunes Podcasts – Podcast Service Announcement
Apple is changing the way you submit a podcast to iTunes as well as the access that you get to that podcast once it's accepted it the iTunes store. Find out what's new and how to avoid breaking your podcast by using the added functionality wrong. Join Ray Ortega, +Daniel J. Lewis and +Todd Cochrane to discuss Podcasts Connect, a new podcast dashboard for iTunes. Some of the new controls include: Refresh feed: updates iTunes with the newest information in your RSS feed. Use only when necessary. Abuse will probably lead to this feature being taken away. Hide Podcast: You can hide your podcast from being seen in the iTunes store. Delete Podcast: permanently remove your podcast from iTunes. Mirror URL: "A permanent link to your RSS Feed URL. Users subscribed to your podcast using the Mirror URL are redirected to your RSS Feed URL in Podcasts app and iTunes. This allows you to change your RSS Feed URL without losing users subscribed to your Mirror URL BUT for listeners subscribed directly to your feed URL, use a new-feed-URL tag or a server redirect." Change URL: This can be used to change your RSS feed address HOWEVER, for listeners subscribed directly to your feed URL, you will still need to use a new-feed-URL tag or a server redirect. In other words, do not make changes to this section unless you know what you are doing. This could lead to you losing your subscribers! Links mentioned in this Round: PodcastsConnect.com support.itunespodcasts.com You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Wed, February 17, 2016
PR066: Standardizing Audience Measurement
Do you know how many people listen or watch your podcast? Do you have stats? Are they accurate? Would you know if they weren't? Podcast audience measurement can be a tricky thing. Most of us leave that task to our podcast media host or some other third party stat tracking service. But how do they measure stats and who is doing it most accurately? Many companies and member groups have been working on podcast audience measurement since podcasts began but not everyone agrees on how this should be done. In other words, not everybody counts downloads the same. Join Ray Ortega, +David Jackson +Daniel J. Lewis +Rob Greenlee and +Todd Cochrane to discuss the past, present and future of stat tracking, who will set the standard and what it all means to the average podcaster. You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Wed, February 03, 2016
PR065: The Challenge of Being Local
Podcasts are syndicated to the world. But what if your focus is on a specific geographic location? How does a local podcast reach its audience with a global medium? Join Ray Ortega +David Jackson +Daniel J. Lewis +Jason E. Norris +Karen Unland and +Mike Dell to talk about the challenges of being a "local" podcaster. You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Links mentioned during this Round Ten Advantages Of Podcasting About Your Local Area 10 Sure Fire Tips to Excite Your Hometown Podcast Podcast Local - Telling the Stories of Your Community Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Wed, January 20, 2016
PR064: The Podcast that Pays… for Itself
Does your podcast pay for itself? Do you get some kind of monetary compensation that helps you pay for web and media hosting, gear upgrades, premium plugins, etc? There is an in between world that most podcasts fall into somewhere between pure hobbyist and "professional." In the middle is a whole bunch of shows that make enough money to pay their operating costs (media and web hosting, domains, etc.). Join +Ray Ortega, +David Jackson,+Daniel J. Lewis, +Stephen Grasso and +Gary Pearce to discuss the ways in which you might be able to get your podcast to cover the podcasting bills... or not (nothing's easy). You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Fri, January 01, 2016
PR063: How Many Domain Names Do You Own?
As podcasters, it's important to have your own website, a home for your show. But domains can be like tattoos, get one and you want more. And while I don't have any tattoos, I do have 12 domain names. Dave on the other hand has...97! So how many domain names do you have? Do you own the domain name for the name of your podcast? Should you? What do you do if the .com is already taken? +David Jackson, myself and others discuss how domain names and podcasting go hand in hand. You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. View the chat from this Round. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Wed, December 16, 2015
PR062: RSS Feeds
RSS feeds are the core of podcasting, without one you don't have a podcast. On this Round we'll be chatting about all things RSS as it pertains to a podcast. Join+Ray Ortega +Daniel J. Lewis +David Jackson +Stargate Pioneer +Krystal O'Connor and +Shawn Thorpe to find out how podcasters are creating their RSS feeds and what issues they have encountered while maintaining one. You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. View the chat from this Round. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Mon, November 23, 2015
PR061: Audience Engagement
Do you talk to your audience and if so, do they answer? Join+Ray Ortega +Daniel J. Lewis +David Jackson +Scott Roberts +Todd Cochrane and Dan Quick aka +thepolycast to discuss the various ways that podcasters have conversations with their audience. You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. View the chat from this Round. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Thu, November 05, 2015
PR060: Becoming a Podcaster
Podcasters are made up of all different types of people. So what was it that attracted you to podcasting? What is it about your interests, history, skills, etc. that lead you to becoming a podcaster? Join+Ray Ortega +Daniel J. Lewis and +David Jackson +Jon Moonie and +Maya G to explore the traits common to all podcasters but more interestingly the ones that are not. You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. View the chat from this Round. Links mentioned on this Round Wish Brad Whitley Sr. a quick recovery (check out that scar!). Keep kicking butt, Brad! Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Tue, October 20, 2015
PR059: iTunes Search, Rankings and Algorithms
Time to get all your iTunes search, rankings and algorithm questions answered! There is a lot of mystery about what goes on in the background of iTunes as it pertains to your podcast. On this Round we'll do our best to find out as much as possible about how your show moves around inside iTunes. Join+Ray Ortega +Daniel J. Lewis and +David Jackson +Rob Walch and +Angelo Mandato to take a deep dive behind the scenes of the iTunes podcast section. You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. View the chat from this Round. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Wed, October 07, 2015
PR058: Questions for Podcasters
A special Roundtable themed live-streamed via blab.im to celebrate International Podcast Day. Visit InternationalPodcastDay.com to participate! You can watch the entire #PodcastDay 24-hour event on blab.im. You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Tue, September 15, 2015
PR057: Why Haven’t You Started a Podcast?
You've thought about starting a podcast. You even bought a microphone and a domain name but there's still one or two obstacles in your way. Join +WordsPressed (Charlie Moss) and +Kelly Huston to find out what has stopped them from launching a show. +Ray Ortega +Daniel J. Lewis and +David Jackson will work through the issues these future podcasters are having and provide strategies for actually getting content into an RSS feed and out to the world. You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. View the chat from this Round. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Wed, September 02, 2015
PR056: What’s Trending in Podcasting
A round up of some of the latest news and fads making their way around the podcasting space. Join Ray, +Daniel J. Lewis +David Jackson +Lex Starwalker and +Jeff Holbrook to chat podcast advertising, donation models, mobile live-streaming, podcast networks and more. You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. View the chat from this Round. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Mon, August 10, 2015
PR055: Making Tough Decisions
At some point during your podcast journey you're going to have to make a really hard decision. Stop podcasting, decline a good opportunity, delete an episode, "fire" a co-host, start over, etc. Join me (Ray Ortega),+David Jackson, +Daniel J. Lewis +Darrell Darnell and +Danny Peña to talk about how a podcaster's gear setup may or may not change over time. You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. View the chat from this Round. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Wed, July 29, 2015
PR054: Evolution of a Podcaster’s Gear
How do you know when it's time to get your next piece of podcast gear? Can you stay with the gear you started with or is it best to evolve your setup? Join me (Ray Ortega),+David Jackson, +Daniel J. Lewis +Alan Mead and +Bryce Cooke to talk about how a podcaster's gear setup may or may not change over time. You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. View the chat from this Round. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Sat, July 04, 2015
PR053: Podcast Formats
When you start a podcast, one of the first decisions you make is what kind of show are you going to produce? Solo host, co-hosted, roundtable, interviews, a mix of many? Join +Ray Ortega,+Daniel J. Lewis +David Jackson +Colin Gray +Paul Peterson and +Doug Payton to discuss the various types of formats you can chose for your podcast. You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Read the chat from this Round. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Sun, June 14, 2015
PR052: Co-hosts
Do you podcast alone or with others? Having a co-host can be extremely helpful when it comes to creating compelling, dynamic content that is interesting to listen to. Co-hosts can also help relieve some of the workload that comes with producing a podcast. But of course having co-hosts can create its own issues as well. Join +Ray Ortega,+Daniel J. Lewis +David Jackson +Jerod Morris +Tawny Fineran and +Pilar Orti to discuss the ins and outs, ups and downs of having a podcast with co-hosts. You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Read the chat from this Round. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Thu, May 28, 2015
PR051: Challenging the Status Quo
These days, podcasting has many best practices. But podcasting is an open medium, not governed by any single person or entity. So, while following best practices can be helpful, do you ever take advantage of podcasting's openness and challenge the status quo? What does the status quo, as far as podcasting is concerned, look like? Join +Ray Ortega,+Daniel J. Lewis +David Jackson +Harry Duran and +Rick Calvert to discuss going beyond normalcy. You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Read the chat from this Round. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Sat, May 09, 2015
PR050: Rebranding Your Podcast
Have you ever changed the name of your podcast? Maybe you've changed the name, content, twitter handle and any other established elements that make up a single show? Or perhaps the shift has been more subtle like a change in your artwork, colors, website, etc. The question is when do you know it's time for a change? Watch me,+Daniel J. Lewis +David Jackson +Kenn Blanchard and +Joshua Rivers discuss when and why podcasters might consider rebranding their show. You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable
Tue, April 28, 2015
PR049: What’s Your Issue with Podcasting?
Live from NMX/NAB 2015 show floor! We talk with the live audience, having them step up to the microphone one by one and tell us what is their biggest, current issue with producing a podcast? Join me (Ray Ortega) and +Daniel J. Lewis as we talk with the in-person Roundtable audience about their current podcasting issues. You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Mon, April 06, 2015
Podcast Crossover
When you start a podcast you become much more than a podcaster. You've crossed the line from media consumer to media producer. So have you taken your new talents outside the "studio?" Perhaps you've been on TV, written an article for a newspaper or magazine, or given presentations at a conference all as a result of having a podcast. Join me(Ray Ortega) +Daniel J. Lewis +David Jackson +Corey Fineran and +Wayne Brekke others to discuss what other kinds of content your podcast can lead to. You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list (http://eepurl.com/GnBwr) to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically View the event page and chat. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Thu, March 26, 2015
PR047: Podcasting Apps
Podcasting has a lot of apps these days. Apps to subscribe to podcasts, apps for your own podcast, apps to help you create podcasts and more. Join myself (Ray Ortega) +Daniel J. Lewis +Rob Greenlee +Joseph Rampolla and +Jeff Nielsen to discuss many of the apps available to podcasters and podcast consumers. You can subscribe to the RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. To view the chat archive which includes links, please visit the Event page for this Round. Circle Ray on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Link mentioned on this episode: BeyondPod on Android PocketCasts Ringr Bossjock Auphonic recording app Overcast Podclear Cast Spreaker Get your own app via Spreaker Libsyn Apps RODE Rec The Six Best Podcasting Apps for Android Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Thu, March 12, 2015
PR046: When Podcasters Hangout
If you brought a group of podcasters together in a room, what would they talk about? Mixers, the buzz surrounding podcasting, podcasting in seasons, podcasts on Windows Phone, listener engagement, forums, live-streaming, rising podcast listenership, podcasting on-location, and more. Join myself (Ray Ortega)+David Jackson +Daniel J. Lewis +Jim Collison +Nick Seuberling +Allan Newsome +Jason Bryant +Shawn Thorpe and +Adam Tinkoff to as we tackle some of the latest issues in podcasting. You can subscribe to the RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. To view the chat archive which includes links, please visit the Event page for this Round. Circle Ray on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Link mentioned on this episode: PodcastAwards.com Running Podcast List Podcasting For Free Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Wed, February 25, 2015
PR045: When the Numbers Level Off
What do you do when you notice your download numbers have stopped growing? Do you even notice? Do you care? Do you look for new ways to "get the word out?" Join myself (Ray Ortega)+David Jackson +Daniel J. Lewis +Jeffrey Powers +Max Flight +Christopher Gronlund and +Craig Wealand to discuss what to do, if anything, when your podcast stops growing. You can subscribe to the RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. To view the chat archive which includes links, please visit the Event page for this Round. Circle Ray on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Mon, February 09, 2015
PR044: What’s new in podcast gear, software and apps.
What new podcast gear, software or apps have you tried? As podcasters we are continually testing new items to help us improve the quality of our show or just make production easier. Those new things (gear, software, apps, etc.) might be as simple as a new service for recording Skype or as complex as a whole new hardware setup. Join me (+Ray Ortega) +Daniel J. Lewis and +Jason DeFillippo to find out what new tools we've tried, tested or bought to improve our productions. If you can't watch the live-stream, no worries, the archive will be immediately available via youtube.com/thepodcastersstudio. Links mentioned on this Round* Mix-minus tutorial post at The Podcasters' Studio QuickRes: http://quickresapp.com/ Auphonic for automatic post-processing Thunderbolt dock Behringer Xenyx UFX1204 mixer Anker 2nd gen USB power brick - 12000mah Ringr - double-ender recordings via iOS Cast - double-ender recordings via Chrome Podclear - double-ender recordings via desktop You can subscribe to the RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. To view the chat archive which includes links, please visit the Event page for this Round. Circle Ray on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! *all links should be considered affiliate links. Not all are but some may be. There's no added cost to you yet you are supporting the show with a small percentage of your purchase. Thanks!
Mon, January 26, 2015
PR043: Podcast Jargon
Podfading, normalization, Byte Range Requests... if you've been podcasting long enough it's likely you are familiar with one or more of these terms. Podcasting has it's own language and depending on your experience level you are more or less schooled in all its jargon. Jargon is defined as, "special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand." There is plenty about podcasting that is "difficult to understand" and this show aims to help you become more fluent in the language of a craft we all love and love to share...podcasting. Listen as +Ray Ortega, +Richard Farrar +Lloyd Hannesson, +Krystal O'Conner and +Nick Seuberling have a fun discussion about some of these terms, their meaning and the issues that they bring up for podcast producers. To view the chat archive which includes links, please visit the Event page for this Round. Circle Ray on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Mon, January 12, 2015
PR042: Interviews
Do you conduct interviews on your podcast? Do you want to? Do you want to get interviewed? Interviews and getting interviewed are two great additions to most podcasts. They are a fantastic way to grow your show, easily getting you in front of someone else's audience and they can be amazing content for your listeners as well. Listen as +Ray Ortega, +Daniel J. Lewis, +David Jackson +Alton Gansky +Dave Westwood and Derek from +Comics Alternative to discuss podcast interviews. To view the chat archive which includes links, please visit the Event page for this Round. Circle Ray on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Tue, December 23, 2014
PR041: Podcasting Predictions for 2015
What do you think will happen to podcasting in 2015? Podcasting is riding another wave of attention. With the spotlight shining bright once again, many people have ideas about the evolution of our medium. But what do the podcasters think? How will podcasting change in 2015? How will it remain the same? What do you hope will happen? Listen as +Ray Ortega, +Daniel J. Lewis, +David Jackson +Steve Stewart and +Paul Colligan as we wonder (out-loud) what lies ahead for podcasting in 2015. To view the chat archive which includes links, please visit the Event page for this Round. Circle Ray on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Mon, December 08, 2014
PR040: Beyond iTunes
Move over iTunes, we want to talk about every other place you can put your podcast! Stitcher, Soundcloud, Miro, your own site, there are plenty of places to distribute your podcast outside of iTunes. What are your favorites? Where do you see the largest portion of your audience consuming your show? Find out what the Roundtablers are doing with their shows on every other platform. Listen as +Ray Ortega, +Daniel J. Lewis, +David Jackson +Matthew McQueeny +Adi Khajuria to discuss all things NOT named iTunes. To view the chat archive which includes links, please visit the Event page for this Round. Circle Ray on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Tue, November 25, 2014
PR039: Your Podcast’s Platform
Does your podcast have a home? Where do you post your episodes, shownotes, details about the host(s), links, etc? Many podcasters use their own hosted version of WordPress as a home base for their podcast but is this always the best decision? Listen as +Ray Ortega, +Daniel J. Lewis, +David Jackson +Nicholas Young and +Christopher Jones discuss options for your podcast's platform. To view the chat archive which includes links, please visit the Event page for this Round. Circle Ray on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Sun, November 09, 2014
PR038: Podcasting and the Law
Podcasting has been referred to as the wild, wild West of media because essentially podcasters can do, say, show anything they want on their podcasts. This is true, you can do whatever you want. But what happens when someone else doesn't like what you're doing? Can you get in trouble...with the law? Listen as lawyers +Gordon Firemark and +Greg Gronholm join me (+Ray Ortega), +Daniel J. Lewis and +David Jackson to discuss the legalities of podcasting. We cover the biggest questions most commonly asked like, how much of someone else's music can I use in my podcast? Or can I play an audio clip from another media source? And how about names, trademarks, copyright, we'll cover that too. To view the chat archive which includes links, please visit the Event page for this Round. Circle Ray on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Sat, November 01, 2014
PR037: When Everything Goes Wrong
What to do when all your best laid podcasting plans go out the window. What do you do when your interviewee cancels and you're about to go live? Or maybe the Internet goes down, your hard drive crashes or any number of problems that can arise when producing a podcast. How do you react, how do you adjust? Join me (+Ray Ortega), +Daniel J. Lewis, +Harry Duran, +Corey Fineran, and +Jim Collison as we discuss what to do when all your plans fall apart at the last minute. To view the chat archive which includes links, please visit the Event page for this Round. Circle Ray on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Mon, October 20, 2014
PR036: National Podcast Day
Join the Roundtable in celebrating National Podcast Day (NPD)! September 30th, 2014 marks the first official NPD. Spearheaded by Steve Lee from NetCast Studio, NPD was created to promote greater podcast awareness around the globe. We gathered to talk about the origins of NPD, what podcasters have been doing to promote podcasting to others, the future of podcasting and NPD as well as many other great topics to honor podcasting! AND, very exciting news, during this stream we broke the news that National Podcast Day will become International Podcast Day! Join me (+Ray Ortega), +Daniel J. Lewis +David Jackson +Steve Lee +Dave Lee and +Nick Seuberling as we discuss raising podcast awareness. To view the chat archive which includes links, please visit the Event page for this Round. Circle Ray on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Tue, September 30, 2014
PR035: iTunes
This Round is all about iTunes. Whatever questions, ideas, tips that stirred up, that's what we discussed. Literally any and everything to do with iTunes as it relates to podcasting. Watch me (+Ray Ortega), +Daniel J. Lewis +David Jackson +Angelo Mandato +Krystal O'Connor +Rich Baxter +Lou Mongello and +Steve Stewart as we discuss podcasting's relationship with iTunes. To view the chat archive which includes links, please visit the Event page for this Round. Circle Ray on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Tue, September 02, 2014
PR034 – Podcasting Conferences
The entire Roundtable crew just returned from Podcast Movement, a new podcasting conference held in Texas, and we had a great time. We talk about this conference and its impact on podcasting as well as the news coming out of the New Media Expo that they are teaming up with NAB in 2015 for a mega conference. As a podcaster, which conference should you attend? It's fantastic that we have choices but budgets are limited and often times we must choose. Watch +Ray Ortega, +Daniel J. Lewis, +Elsie Escobar +Jared Rypkema +Juergen Berkessel +Addy Saucedo and +Dustin Hartzler discuss the value of these two conferences and find out if there is something for you as a podcaster at one of these shows. To view the chat archive which includes links, please visit the Event page for this Round. Links mentioned: National Podcast Day Create the Perfect About Page Side note: Noticed something while editing Podcasters' Roundtable. Custom overlay in HOA breaks full-screen view pic.twitter.com/X3o3BkZOgf — Ray Ortega (@PodcastHelper) September 2, 2014 Circle Ray on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Wed, August 20, 2014
PR033 – Open Mic
It's an "open mic" Round where everyone in the chat room had a chance to join the Round with whatever topic they thought was important or interesting. We pulled in the best topics over the one-hour broadcast. Join me (+Ray Ortega), +Daniel J. Lewis, and +Dave Jackson and others as we tackle topics such as podcast marketing, podcast categories, "new media" as a label, creating a legacy through podcasting, what happens to your podcast after you die, podcasting market mistakes and building an email list for your show. Circle Ray on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Sat, July 19, 2014
PR032 – Podcasting Best Practices
One of the cool parts about podcasting is that the show is truly yours. You decide what to say, how it looks/sounds, where to publish and hundreds of other decisions that make up your podcast. But with no must-do rules to follow there is a large continuum of quality content in podcasting. So what are the podcasting best practices; those elements common to most podcasts that make up a good show? Hopefully as our show grows over time we glean podcasting nuggets from other podcasters that make our show that much better. On this Round join me (+Ray Ortega), +Daniel J. Lewis, and +Dave Jackson, , +Charles McFall, and +Jon Rojas in a discussion about the most common elements that go into a quality podcast production. Circle Ray on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Sat, June 28, 2014
PR031 – Mobile Podcasting
What does a podcaster do when they want to record a podcast outside of their "studio?" Find a more compact setup of course! Or maybe your studio is always mobile? Join myself (+Ray Ortega), +Dave Jackson, +Rob Walch +David Anderson, +Jason Bryant and Jeffrey Powers as we discuss all the ways to record a podcast on the go. Do you have to sacrifice quality? If so, is it worth it? What are the biggest challenges to being outside of your normal setup and how do you overcome them? This Round aired live on June 20, 2014 at 4pm EST, GMT -5. If you'd like to read all the comments including lots of great links to the devices and software people are using in the mobile setups check out the event page on G+. *Links mentioned on this Round: ATR2100 or AT2005 microphones with dual output (XLR and USB). European version: Samson Q2U Bossjock App for iPhone Behringer Xenyx 1002B w/opt battery power, 1 aux send post and 1 pre. USB Audio Recorder for Android Two Lav microphones in one - Giant Squid microphones Sony ICD-PX333 Digital Voice Recorder. Cost around $50. Slightly bigger than a pack of gum and no fragile parts. Rob's mix-minus device for iPhone http://recapmycalls.com I/O devices for smartphones at http://www.esdevices.com/ Rode SC6 Dual TRRS Input and Headphone Output for Smartphones Article from TSA about traveling with batteries Auphonic for auto post processing and some editing Recordium for iOS Rob's NMX presentation about podcasting on iOS iOS recording and editing - TWISTED WAVE Multitrack DAW for iOS for editing ART Dual Pre for multi-mic mobile recording Circle Ray on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! * all links should be considered affiliate links. Read my ethics statement for more info.
Sun, June 08, 2014
PR030 – Growing Your Audience
+Ray Ortega, +Daniel J. Lewis, and +Dave Jackson, recreate their presentation given at New Media Expo 2014 titled, "How to Grow Your Audience from 100's to 1000's." For those of you looking for new ways to increase the number of people who listen and/or watch your podcast this Round will provide well over 50 different strategies for increasing your podcast's audience. Presented back in January 2014 at the New Media Expo, this panel was originally planned to be reposted on the Podcasters' Roundtable site at podcastersroundtable.com/nmx14. Unfortunately NMX lost our recoding. To make up for that, we're doing it over, live! Listen to get just a taste of the many ways you can find new people to listen to your show or retain the viewers you already have. Links mentioned on this Round: Complete outline of promo tips from NMX14 presentation Enter this into Google to see who is linking to your website: Google: link: yourdomain.com (go to google.com and enter Link: WHATEVER_DOMAIN_YOU_WANT_TO_VIEW.com) Circle Ray on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Tue, May 20, 2014
PR029 – Getting Personal
How much personality in your show is too much? Do you fear being "vulnerable" with your audience or do you share everything? This Round features: +Ray Ortega, +Daniel J. Lewis, +Dave Jackson, +Neil Perrin, +Jeffrey Powers, and +Tyler Smith. Circle Ray on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Tue, April 22, 2014
PR028 – Breaking the Mold
Is podcasting really any different than old media? Are we, as podcasters, simply falling into the mold created by media producers before us? Podcasting may be one of the few remaining truly free mediums. There are no rules, no gatekeepers, no censors, nothing telling you what you can and can't do with your show. So why does your podcast sound like all the rest or worse, like radio?;) This is a fun Roundtable in the spirit of the Roundtable's origins, podcasters sitting around on a group call discussing whatever comes to mind. We jump off from this topic of "breaking the mold" as it refers to content production styles and see where it goes. This Round features: +Ray Ortega, +Daniel J. Lewis, +Paul Blais, +Corey Fineran, and +Gary Fawcett. Circle Ray on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Thu, March 20, 2014
PR027 – Podcasting Pet Peeves II
It's time for another Round of Podcasting Peeves. What are those things that drive you crazy about podcasters, podcasts, the podcasting industry, etc? This Round features: +Ray Ortega, +David Jackson +Daniel J. Lewis +Kenn Blanchard +Jordan Harbinger +Ryan Parker and +Paul Blais. Circle me on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Links mentioned on this Round ScheduleOne - Online scheduling to help with setting up podcast interviews.
Fri, February 28, 2014
PR026 – Live-streaming Your Podcast
Should you add live-streaming to your podcast production? Recording live won't give you a big boost in numbers, isn't likely to help you get discovered, and probably won't attract a lot of participation all while adding more to your workflow. So why go live? Watch +Ray Ortega, +David Jackson +Daniel J. Lewis +Rob Cesternino +Andrew Zarian and +Mike Howard discuss the good and bad of live-streaming your show Circle me on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Sign up to be notified and appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Thu, February 13, 2014
PR025 – Promotion Police featuring Grammar Girl
What do you do if someone promotes your podcast but you don't necessarily agree with their content? Do you care? Is there such a thing as "bad press?" At any time, someone can share your content with their own audience be it a simple word-of-mouth mention or sharing your logo, content, or promo. But what if your personal beliefs or brand don't align with theirs? Do you worry that you'll be seen as associated with their brand or is any promo, good promo? Watch +Ray Ortega, +David Jackson +Daniel J. Lewis +Mignon Fogarty and +John Wilkerson discuss the topic of podcast promotion and whether or not you feel it's necessary to "police" your brand.
Sun, January 26, 2014
PR024 – Should Your Podcast Have Its Own App?
Your podcast is available in iTunes, Stitcher, etc. but what about its own app? Do you need one? What are the benefits and what are the costs to having a standalone app for your podcast? Watch +Ray Ortega, +David Jackson +Daniel J. Lewis +Rob Walch, +Chase Nunes and +Kevin Scullion discuss standalone podcast apps. Circle me on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Thu, January 09, 2014
PR023 – Are Conferences Worth It?
Recorded live on the show floor at New Media Expo 2014 (NMX), Ray, Daniel and Dave ask, Are Conferences Worth It? This is an audio only Round. See the player below. Attending a conference is rarely a cheap endeavor. You spend money on travel, lodging, food and of course tickets. Even if the conference is free and local, you invest time and energy. So, is it worth it? What do you get in return for your investment? On this Round, Ray Ortega, Daniel J. Lewis, David Jackson and a whole host of new Roundtablers, chosen from the audience (see below), discuss the value of attending a conference with special focus on the 2014 NMX show in Las Vegas. Special thanks to everyone who showed up to watch us record this Round, to Nick Seuberling for doing an awesome job managing the guest microphone and Megan Enloe from NMX for helping to make this happen. I've been told that NMX loved the Round and is excited to have us back on the live "stage" again next year. We hope to see you there! Returning Roundtablers making an appearance on this Round include: Nick Seuberling, Ibarionex Perello, Ben Adam-Smith, Corey Fineran New Roundtablers featured on this Round: Jeremy Chandanais (aka JC), Larissa Galenes, Vickie Velazquez, Shannon Hernandez, George Hrab, Craig Gilley, Amy Bowser-Rollins, Rob Cesternino, Tawny Fineran, and Charles McFall.
Mon, December 09, 2013
PR022 – The John Lee Dumas Effect
John Lee Dumas is getting a lot of attention these days; in part due to the money he is making with his podcast. No doubt his story and success are inspiring others to start their own podcast. In some cases, motivated to do exactly what John is doing.... making a lot of money. What's the danger in starting a podcast based on someone else's success? Can you start a podcast and make tons of money too? Are you the next John Lee Dumas? Watch myself (Ray Ortega), +Daniel J. Lewis +David Jackson +Steve Stewart and +John Lee Dumas himself, discuss a blog post Steve wrote entitled: The John Lee Dumas Effect. We'll find out if you can podcast your way to riches and discuss the pitfalls of trying to copy someone else's success. Circle me on Google Plus to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Links mentioned on this episode: Sign up to appear on the Roundtable Podcast Sponsorships: All the goods - John's awesome post about how to get sponsors for your podcast Podcast Launch - John's podcasting book John's Free Templates (Please click-through to see all the templates listed below at the bottom of the post before the comments) How to approach a sponsor for the first time EntrepreneurOnFire’s Price Chart Email template of Sponsorship Proposal Excel spreadsheet template of Dates and Dollars sponsorship proposal Email template for guests Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable!
Thu, November 21, 2013
PR021 – The Gifts of Podcasting
The holiday season is a great time to give thanks and dream of new podcasting goodies. So what are podcasters thankful for and what kind of podcasting stuff makes a podcaster's wish list? Get ready for a fun-filled discussion about the things we've enjoyed about podcasting over the last year(s) and those items (gear, software, etc.) that we hope to enjoy in 2014. Watch, myself (Ray Ortega), +David Jackson, +Daniel J. Lewis,, and new Roundtablers +Andrew Zarian and +Ibarionex Perello to discuss the gifts of podcasting. Circle me at gplus.to/rayortega to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Links mentioned on this episode: Sign up to appear on the Roundtable Andrew Zarian's studio tour
Wed, November 06, 2013
PR020 – Can You Ask Too Much of Your Audience?
Podcast award season is here and that means asking your audience for votes, in some cases, constantly asking them. How do you deal with this as a podcaster...as a listener? Are we asking too much or is it a great way to show your support of a show? Beyond awards, we're repeatedly faced with asking our audience for all many different things. We ask for reviews, ratings, feedback, sign-ups, and a whole host of other things that we put into every episode. So how much is too much? Join me (Ray Ortega), +David Jackson, +Nick Seuberling +Corey Fineran +Izabela Russell and +Ileane Smith to discuss the balance between asking your audience to support your show and wearing them out asking for too much. Circle me at gplus.to/rayortega to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round!
Fri, October 18, 2013
PR019 – Deciding What to Podcast About
Did you have a hard time deciding what your podcast should be about? Are you sure you made the right choice? How do you decide and does it even matter what choice you make? Watch +David Jackson, myself (+Ray Ortega ), +Ben Krueger +Kevin Mulryne and +Ben Adam-Smith to discuss the process of choosing a podcast topic. Circle me at gplus.to/rayortega to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round!
Thu, October 03, 2013
PR018 – When Not to Start a Podcast
When is choosing to start a podcast the wrong decision? Have you heard that you need a podcast or that podcasting is the hottest thing going and you want to start your own? Have you asked yourself if a podcast is really the best way to spend your limited free time? Listen to +Daniel J. Lewis +David Jackson +Lisa B. Marshall and myself (Ray Ortega) discuss when a podcast is and isn't the best form of content creation for your brand, message or hobby. Circle me at gplus.to/rayortega to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Rountablers featured on this Round included +David Jackson, +Daniel J. Lewis, myself (Ray Ortega), and +Lisa B. Marshall.
Fri, September 20, 2013
PR017 – Modifying Past Episodes
Have you ever considered deleting an old podcast episode or updating it because the information was now out of date? Perhaps you've been asked to take an old episode out of your library because the information is now wrong. What would you do? +Daniel J. Lewis +David Jackson +Steve Stewart +Kelly Mitchell and myself (Ray Ortega) discuss what to do when time makes your archive irrelevant or just plain wrong. Circle me at gplus.to/rayortega to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Rountablers featured on this Round included +David Jackson, +Daniel J. Lewis, +Kelly Mitchell, myself (Ray Ortega), and +Steve Stewart.
Mon, August 19, 2013
PR016 – Podcasting is “Back?”
Is podcasting making a comeback? Did it ever really falter? The raw numbers tell us podcast viewers have grown every year since it's inception in 2004 so why are we increasly hearing that podcasting is back? What's the difference between now and last year or two years ago? Find out what the Roundtable thinks is behind articles that claim podcasting is making a comeback. Circle me at gplus.to/rayortega to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Rountablers featured on this Round included +David Jackson, +Daniel J. Lewis, , Rob Greenlee, Todd Cochrane, and myself (Ray Ortega).
Fri, July 19, 2013
PR015 – Podcast Media Hosting
If you have a podcast or want to start one you're going to need a place to host your audio and/or video files. On this Round we'll be asking, where do you host your podcast media and why? When choosing where to host your podcast files you have plenty of options (for audio at least). Those options however are not all created equal. There's both free and paid options and each has it's advantages (sneak peak, free's only advantage is in it's name;)) So how do you decide where to host your files? Watch (Ray Ortega), +Daniel J. Lewis +David Jackson +Steve Lee and Chase Nunes talk about the sometimes confusing issue of podcast media storage. We put together our collective experience as seasoned podcasters to discuss what has worked, what is a fair price and where we've failed when choosing media hosting. And of course we'll dig into the controversial issue of storing your files on a shared server! Circle me at gplus.to/rayortega to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round! Rountablers featured on this Round included +David Jackson, +Daniel J. Lewis, +Steve Lee, myself (Ray Ortega), and Chase Nunes.
Sun, June 23, 2013
PR014 – Finding an Audience in a Small Niche
Can a podcast niche be too small? How do you find an audience in a niche that isn't very big? Watch myself (Ray Ortega) along with +Daniel J. Lewis, +Cynthia Sanchez, +Jason Nagy, +Joseph Polk, and +Peter Lamb talk about podcasting to a small niche and how to find your audience when the potential pool of listeners for your topic isn't that large.
Wed, June 05, 2013
PR013 – Dealing with Negative Feedback
Ever receive a negative comment regarding your podcast? How did it feel? How did you respond? Certainly, if you've been podcasting for any significant amount of time there's no doubt that indeed you've received a negative iTunes review, a "bad" comment on your website or a disparaging remark on your podcast's Facebook page. Perhaps it happened after your first episode! As podcasters we put our content and ourselves out into the world for anyone to see, hear and comment on. This inevitability means someone isn't going to like what you say, how you say it or misinterpret your meaning and share their dislike with the world. And in some cases they might be right. But how do you deal with it? On this Round, myself (Ray Ortega), +Daniel J. Lewis +David Jackson +Max Flight, +Robert Chazz Chute, +Erik Fisher, and +Gary Fawcett discuss the negative feedback we've received over our years of podcasting and what we did about it. And trust me, we didn't always make the right decision. How do you deal with negative comments about your podcast? Share your experiences below in the comments as you watch along. Links mentioned on this Round: CommentCast - "International iTunes review collector. Shrinking the world of iTunes store reviews"
Mon, May 06, 2013
PR012 – What Do You Call Your Podcast?
The term podcast has a specific meaning and if you have a show (audio or video) that you post to an RSS feed, congrats you have a podcast. But what do you call it? If not a podcast then what? A show, internet broadcast, netcast, or something else. And more importantly, why? Does the term "podcast" affect the medium's growth either good or bad? Does it even matter what we call it? Let me know in the comments what you think of the word "podcast." Guests for this Round included +David Jackson, +Daniel J. Lewis, +Richard Cleveland, +Steve Lee, myself (Ray Ortega), +Dustin Hartzler, and +Rob Greenlee.
Sat, April 20, 2013
PR011 – Podcast Purchase Decisions
What gear, software and services would you purchase if you were starting your first podcast? Find out what experienced podcasters +David Jackson +Daniel J. Lewis +Jeffrey Bradbury and myself (Ray Ortega) would purchase if we were starting our first show and had the knowledge we now possess after years of producing podcasts. Based on experience in podcast production, we'll take a mock budget and spend it on what we think are the most valuable items for starting a podcast. If you're starting your first podcast, thinking about starting a podcast or have been podcasting for years, join us in the chat to discuss where you'd put your money. Would you spend most of your budget on a microphone or buy something cheaper and invest in software? Should you skip paid hosting and buy a mixer? View the complete list of all the gear mentioned on this episode including links*. *all links should be considered affiliates. You can read my ethics statement regarding affilate links.
Sat, March 30, 2013
PR010 – Podcasting “Success” with Pat Flynn
What defines success in podcasting? Is it subscribers, downloads, website traffic, money or something else? Watch/listen to +Pat Flynn from the Smart Passive Income blog and podcast along with +Daniel J. Lewis +David Jackson and myself (Ray Ortega) discuss the concept of success as it applies to podcasting. Pat was a very successful blogger (numbers, money, recognition, etc.) before he ever started a podcast. We'll find out how starting a podcast has increased his own measure of success and learn how each podcaster on the Roundtable defines success in podcasting differently.
Wed, March 06, 2013
PR009 – When to Start Another Podcast?
How do you know when it's time to add another podcast to your lineup? We discuss some of the things to consider when thinking about starting another show as well as our opinions about when is the right time for adding a new podcast. You'll hear from experienced podcaster +Daniel J. Lewis about having multiple podcasts, podcaster +Mike Howard who has one show but has considered starting another, and +Chris Christensen, +Jim Collison and myself who all run successful multi-podcast brands. We'll also find out when starting a new podcast was a bad idea (the failures), the concerns a podcaster might have about starting another show, and feedback from the live audience about the good and bad of adding more than one show to your podcast workflow.
Fri, February 08, 2013
PR008 – What Do Podcasters Owe Their Audience?
As a podcaster, what do you owe your audience? Whether someone subscribes to your show or listens only once, what obligation do you feel to that person? Do you feel like you should always bring your best content, be well organized, entertaining or never miss an episode? Perhaps you don't owe them anything at all? Join +David Jackson, +Daniel J. Lewis, +Allan Newsome, +Jeffrey Powers and Ray Ortega as we discuss a podcaster's obligation to their audience.
Sun, January 20, 2013
PR007 – Podcast Promotion Challenges
How do find balance when it comes to producing content and then having to promote it via any number of ways (social networks, blogs, forums, etc.)? Have you ever been overwhelmed trying to keep up? Has the need to always be promoting your show in order to grow left you feeling burnt out on podcasting? We'll be discussing podcast promotion and how much is too much? How do you know if what you're doing is actually working and is it really worth your time? The discussion will be focused less on which new social platform is best for podcast promotion and instead will take a deeper look at why or why not to promote, how much and is it necessary to always jump on the next big thing (ex: Pinterest)? Roundtablers for this session will include +Daniel J. Lewis +Rob Walch +Daniel Hayes +Mike Russell, and myself (Ray Ortega). Join us in the chat along with your fellow podcasters to share your experiences with balancing content creation with the challenges of promotion. Links mentioned: Dircetory of podcast directories
Fri, December 21, 2012
PR006 – Competition in Your Niche
We discuss the concept of "competition" as is applies to podcasters podcasting in the same niche. How much do you share with podcasts in your niche? Do you cross promote their shows? Do you have them as guests on your show or even co-host shows together? Is it possible to share audiences? Do you fear losing your audience to another show in your niche? What steps do you take to prevent this from happening? Do you think it's even necessary to compete or can working together actually benefit you? Are there any situations where it might actually be better to be a little competitive or even actively working against another show? Daniel J. Lewis, David Jackson, Corey Fineran and Nick Seuberling join me to discuss these issues and share our experiences with being part of a strong collective of podcasters in the same niche as well as our experience with competition or the competitive feeling.
Thu, November 15, 2012
PR005 – Podcasting Pet Peeves
On this Round, I talk to six podcasters (the largest Roundtable to date) about their podcasting pet peeves. Those things they see other podcasters doing that frustrate them. We also talk about things we've done wrong with our own podcasts and how we fixed those errors. Learn about the most common mistakes we see podcasters making on a daily basis and how to avoid those in your own show. Joining me for this Round was Daniel J. Lewis, Nick Seuberling, Daniel M. Clark, Martine Ellis, Jason Nagy and Cory Tibbits.
Fri, October 05, 2012
PR004 – What’s Going on with FeedBurner?
Over the last year several changes have been made to Feedburner including twitter feed shut downs, deprecation of API's, the loss of the .jp domain and a failure of the statistics system. All of this led to a perfect storm of fear that the core service was also shutting down. On this Round we discuss the facts and fiction of what's going on with Feedburner and ways to move forward using the service or how to get rid of it all together. Panelist on this Round: Ray Ortega from The Podcasters Studio Daniel J. Lewis from The Audacity to Podcast Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting Cliff Ravenscraft from Podcast Answer Man
Wed, September 05, 2012
PR003 – The Future of Podcasting
Rob Greenlee, Steven Lee, Daniel J. Lewis and Ray Ortega discuss where podcasting has been, is now and where it's headed in the future.
Fri, August 10, 2012
PR002 – Processing Your Podcast’s Audio
A live discussion about processing your podcast's audio with hardware and/or software. We discuss if this is a necessary step or just something audiophiles enjoy. Roundtable guests for round two: David Jackson, Mike Phillips, Adam Tinkoff and Mike Russell.
Fri, July 27, 2012
PR001 – Control and Ownership of Your Podcast
How much of your podcast do you own? Join Ray Ortega, Dave Jackson, Daniel J. Lewis and Mike Dell to discuss taking as much control over your show as possible whether you're using WordPress, Libsyn, Feedburner, or any one of the many third party options for building and hosting your podcast.
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