Podlovers Asia is made to cover the Asian podcasting scene! The episodes range in format, from narrative to interview, and from informative to entertaining! Guests can range from podcasters of various genres to media companies, reporters, you name it. All this to paint a picture of how the industry is booming here! If you're interested in this space, whether you're a budding podcaster, a brand, or an avid listener, you've come to the right place!
S3 E36 · Sun, December 27, 2020
In this episode, we're going to India to talk with Abhishek Baxi of Podcast Hub! Abhishek is a prolific writer covering tech and podcasting and is the founder of Podcasthub.in, covering the podcast ecosystem with a focus on the Indian podcasting industry. He is a digital consultant working on digital social media, mobile strategy for brands, organizations, and local businesses. He is also a technology journalist, a Senior Editor at Neowin, a Contributor at The Morning Context, and a Columnist at Hindustan Times. We talked about: Abhishek's origin story: How he became obsessed with blogging and jumping into podcasting The entirety of the Indian podcasting scene: What is happening there? Abhishek gives us a detailed overview of all the podcasting players in the Indian podcasting space From Amazon's confusing strategy in India to Spotify's acquisition of shows, and India's audio consumption culture How do we make the jump to go from radio to podcasts? Are independent producers and content houses doing well in India? What about investment and circulation? Enjoy! Links Podcast Hub Abhishek's Website Abhishek's Twitter Abhishek's LinkedIn Abhishek's Instagram
S3 E35 · Wed, December 02, 2020
In this episode, we are going to China to have a conversation with someone who is gathering stories there, none other than the Host of Mosaic of China: Oscar Fuchs! Oscar is the Host and Producer of Mosaic of China, a lighthearted English language podcast showcasing an array of people who are currently making their mark in China. Previously the Co-Founder of a headhunting company, that venture brought him to many different countries in Asia: three years in Japan, six years in Singapore, three years in Hong Kong, and five years in China. Now he is based in Shanghai. In this episode we talk about: Oscar's origin story, from completing a 250-kilometer ultra-marathon in Namibia to starting Mosaic of China. The preconceptions and assumptions of China that Oscar is tackling with each episode Podcasting best practices in China and why we need two RSS feeds What's in the pipeline for Oscar as he wraps up Season 1 The meaning of Asia as a word and how it is defined by Western influences Enjoy! Links Mosaic of China Website Mosaic of China WeChat Mosaic of China Instagram Oscar Fuchs' LinkedIn
S3 E35 · Wed, December 02, 2020
In this episode, we are going to China to have a conversation with someone who is gathering stories there, none other than the Host of Mosaic of China: Oscar Fuchs! Oscar is the Host and Producer of Mosaic of China, a lighthearted English language podcast showcasing an array of people who are currently making their mark in China. Previously the Co-Founder of a headhunting company, that venture brought him to many different countries in Asia: three years in Japan, six years in Singapore, three years in Hong Kong, and five years in China. Now he is based in Shanghai. In this episode we talk about: Oscar's origin story, from completing a 250-kilometer ultra-marathon in Namibia to starting Mosaic of China. The preconceptions and assumptions of China that Oscar is tackling with each episode Podcasting best practices in China and why we need two RSS feeds What's in the pipeline for Oscar as he wraps up Season 1 The meaning of Asia as a word and how it is defined by Western influences Enjoy! Links Mosaic of China Website Mosaic of China WeChat Mosaic of China Instagram Oscar Fuchs' LinkedIn
S3 E34 · Tue, December 01, 2020
In this episode, we're going to take a trip to Taiwan, to have a chat with the host of the A.Connector Podcast, Mark Forman. The Brooklyn Bluesman, as he is notably called RBBluesman, Mark is part of a consultancy providing various business education and communication training, speaking services online on the internet and live in-person originally from Brooklyn, New York. He studied Chinese culture and history in university and moved to Taiwan from 1987 to continue Chinese language studies. From the podcasting perspective, he is right up there with the core group of podcasters starting up the first-ever podcasts. So we are going to do a little bit of time travel when it comes to talking about how podcasting started, now with his current show, A.Connector, satisfying his curiosity by talking to interesting people around the world. We talked about: His origin story: How Mark started podcasting, coming into contact with the medium Mark's connection to Evo Terra, a previous guest and amazing guy (Hi Evo!) The social dynamics between Western and Asian culture, not only from a podcasting perspective, but in terms of communication. How conservative should we be when it comes to starting a podcast in Asia, The methods of showcasing frustration and moral outrage according to two different cultures Mark's thoughts on the Asian podcasting scene and much more. Enjoy! Links Mark's Twitter Mark's Website A.Connector Twitter A.Connector Podcast
S3 E33 · Mon, November 23, 2020
In this episode, we're going next door to Singapore to talk to a star in Asia's podcasting scene: Niki Torres! On a mission to reach out to thriving women and deconstruct their success stories, Niki, the Host of Chief Best Friends, talks to business partners who are actually best friends to see how can they thrive in their startup or their idea while keeping a healthy relationship with each other. And I thought I reached out to her after her launch of season two, to see how she is doing. We talked about: How Chief Best Friends started: its missions, values and the impact that Niki is aiming for The other podcast ideas she's had and pitching this show in Splice Beta, the event for Asia's digital media transformation. The lack of awareness and biases that we tend to have in the VC world, the business world and the startup world. What are the different issues and barriers that women have to tackle all the time? Handling her podcast with strict criteria for guests Nuances in Asia's podcasting ecosystem and its differences between the Western markets from cultural to language barriers. Enjoy! Links Chief Best Friends Website Business Friendships Funds Substack
S3 E32 · Mon, November 23, 2020
Kicking off Season 3, we are talking with Rovik Robert, Co-Host of SG Explained! SG Explained explores and takes a deep dive into all things Singapore-related: from policies to racism and history of Singapore to lighter subjects like chicken rice (one of my favorite foods!). Since Rovik has been doing this for a couple of years now, I reached out to him to see his thoughts on starting this show and navigating through multiple topics of different levels of sensitivity in a multicultural context. Plus (of course), his observations on the Singaporean podcasting scene. We talked about: Rovik's podcast origin story and starting up SG Explained His workflow and choosing the right topics and making sure, to get the most out of each opportunity in trending topics like racism, especially in Singapore The art of conversation, and the three types of conversations you can have How Rovik cooperates with his cohosts well, even if they have different opinions The other podcasts he's working on, including one internal within a corporate environment Enjoy! Links SG Explained Facebook Page Rovik's Instagram Mentioned Shows 99% Invisible Dave Chen show New Naratif's Podcasts
S3 E31 · Thu, October 01, 2020
Hello there, Norman here and welcome to Podlovers Asia, season three, coming in. If you are just tuning into the show, Podlovers Asia covers the Asian podcasting scene through conversations with producers, hosts, and independence as well as leaders in the podcasting space covering anything related to Asia's podcasting ecosystem. And that as a very strange phrase to say, because what is the Asian podcasting ecosystem with every country, every market having, their own factors, their own nuances. That makes it unique. I, your host am on a mission to map that out so that anyone that is interested in tapping into the markets here would be much more informed and will collectively grow the ecosystem altogether. With season three, coming out, expect more conversations throughout the Asian continent from Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, and many more Excited to get back into this. If you have any recommendations for people that I should talk to. Tweet at me at Podlovers Asia, or send me an email norm@podloversasia.com. That is norm@podloversasia.com. And send me over someone that you think might be a great fit for the show. And we can have an amazing conversation about what makes up each and every Asian market. So without further ado, let's dive into season three, coming out soon. Take care.
S2 E30 · Sun, May 17, 2020
Here's a not-so-quick review of Season 2! I'll be taking a month break for the time being to focus on the group, plan content for the future and much more! Full shownotes coming in later this week! (Sorry for the rush ep!) Links Podlovers Asia Group Splice Low-Res 3: Freelancing opportunities in spite of covid (Future Plans for Podlovers Asia) Splice Coverage
S2 E29 · Fri, May 08, 2020
In this episode, we are having a chat with the host of Indian Noir, Nikesh Murali! Nikesh is a critically acclaimed crime and horror writer, as well as a globally acclaimed spoken word artist, the creator and voice behind India's number one storytelling podcast, Indian Noir. He is a Commonwealth short story prize winner and DWL story prize winning writer also received the honorable mentions for the Katha short story prize twice. He's also the author of a multi award-winning Amazon bestselling short story collection, the Killing Fields and novel His Night Begins is adapted to an audio version for his podcast. Nearing the end of the storyline, I reached out to Nikesh to talk to him about the origins of Indian Noir and his take on creating such an amazing show. We talked about : Nikesh's origin story, how he went from spending decades writing novels, doing spoken word to diving into the world of podcasting His writing process: Using TV and screenwriting techniques to create fast binge-worthy episodes The unique structure behind Indian Noir and its multiple shows Nikesh's take on the creative podcasting scene and how to tap into it as a budding podcaster/creative Enjoy! Timestamps 4:57 Writing in a dying publishing industry: Nikesh's origin story 8:18 Poetry and the beauty of recitation 11:15 "I've always had a very dim view of the world" Focusing on crime, and the start of His Night Begins 14:11 "What about our stories?" The void of Indian crime and horror stories 18:43 Indian Noir's audiences span the globe because stories transcend cultural contexts 20:31 Spikes in listenership from overseas (US, Middle East, Australia), and Horror in Asia 22:46 A billion people and multiple languages: The sheer potential of translating Indian Noir 24:46 Indian Noir's multi-show structure: Indian Noir X, One Shots, FearFM and Desi Crime 29:09 "I do not think of Indian Noir as a podcast" Nikesh compares running his show to HBO 29:56 "Television is the most superior, supreme form of storytelling, full-stop." 32:37 The release schedule for Indian Noir, the podcast run like a TV channel 36:44 My own fiction show, Tempered Fables, the lore and continuity behind it 40:38 The beauty of oral storytelling 41:50 Oral storytelling has always been the oldest form of storytelling 43:58 How Nikesh feels about ending His Night Begins 45:37 "I get complaints if there isn't an episode" The fierce loyalty of His Night Begins fans 46:18 The pressure of ending a show, and writing a satisfying ending 49:48 Nikesh Murali will be the sole actor of Indian Noir, and why 53:10 The challenges of being a single voice actor 55:12 Indian Noir as a duty, novel adaptations, and the satisfaction of making a podc
S2 E28 · Thu, April 30, 2020
This time, a quick trip to Singapore to chat with podcast producer Danny Koordi! Danny is a fulltime podcast producer and founder of Fabl Productions, creating narrative shows for clients and companies who want to convey a message in podcast format. I've known Danny since the Asia Podcast Summit last year, and this was a good time to get an update on what he's up to, building up Fabl Productions and more. We talked about: The leap of faith from auditing at KPMG to fulltime podcasting The mindsets, struggles and worries behind starting your own independent podcast business Why countries in Asia are not 'advertiser-ready' yet, plus growing trends Enjoy! Timestamp 02:57 - Meeting with Danny's first client and his origin story 5:59 - "He sent a thousand Facebook messages": hearing about Happiness Initiative inspires him 9:08 - Leaving KPMG: What was going through Danny's mind? 15:32 - Building up Fabl Productions, how Danny captures opportunity 17:51 - Danny shares tips on how to dive into podcasting as a business 20:07 - "They're not looking for one way, they're looking for the best way" what aspiring podcasters look for in Asia 21:00 - Podcasting for money in the short term and McDonalds 23:34 - Comparing success to the best podcasters, and Joe Rogan's episode one 24:51 - The intangible benefit of podcasting, according to Danny 29:00 - What is on Danny's podcast playlist? Renegade Radio! 33:50 - What Danny would like to see more of in the Asian podcasting scene? 41:26 - BONUS! We chat freeform about my story, random stuff happening podcasting-wise and other shenanigans :) Links Fabl Productions website Facebook Page Instagram Danny's social media: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Shows Mentioned 青春抛物线 (Pillars Of Youth) The Anthropocene Reviewed <a href='https://www.npr.org/sections/mon
S2 E27 · Fri, April 24, 2020
In this episode, we're traveling to India to have a chat with Naga Subramanya of the Passion People Podcast! Naga is a podcaster and host of the Passion People podcast, a show dedicated to sharing the stories of relatable people so that listeners can get encouraged to chase their dreams. He also co-founded O2 Pod Collective , an advocacy group of podcasters in Bangalore, India to push forward the medium of podcasting! In this episode, we talk about: The mission behind the Passion People podcast, Naga's observations and predictions on the Indian podcasting scene The definition of passion as a pursuit of expression Enjoy! Timestamps 02:55 Naga's origin story and how he got into podcasting 05:30 "We're always safeguarded in India" Unlocking his source of passion 10:26 The helm, the grain and the ripple star: Passion People's Logo 14:53 There are no failed pre-interviews, and our different interview methods 20:09 "I have no dream guest" How Naga keeps the podcast relatable 22:45 About fans who reached out about losing their passion 25:47 How does one find their own definition of passion? 31:44 India's podcasting scene: Naga paints a picture (Indies, Companies, Monetization) 41:12 How India's broadcasting companies are tapping into the podcasting space + challenges 47:17 The rise in smart speakers, and religious audio content 48:48 The rise of India's podcast apps 50:26 Naga's predictions for Indian podcasting and O2Pod Collective's plans 54:19 What would you like to see more of in the Asian podcasting scene? 56:19 Naga's podcast playlist Links Naga's Medium Naga's Twitter Passion People Podcast Twitter Audioboom Website Medium Publication O2Pod Collective YouTube Channel Community Building to Foster the Podcast Ecosystem - Saif, Faiza, Vishnu, Shankar & Naga – India Mentions Maed in India <a href='https://ivmpodcasts.
S2 E26 · Thu, April 16, 2020
In this episode, I had a chat with the wonderful Evo Terra! Evo is the host of the Podcast Pontifications podcast, a podcast about... podcast pontifications. In this show, he talks about the things that you should be thinking about when starting your own show or talking about the podcast industry in general. With 16 years in the podcast industry and his first ever show in 2004, Evo is a powerhouse when it comes to podcasting, as host of show number 40 from the very beginning. In this chat, we talked about: His origin story, how he shared his first show with truck drivers who burned podcast CDs for long distance driving Building up Podiobooks to launch the careers of many different authors (750 books!) Thoughts on privacy and why he doesn't mind compromising some of it in order to get the better experience online. I played a game with him, a hypothetical situation where we tried to grow the Asia podcast market! Anyway. Plenty of fun, laughter and amazing insight from him. Enjoy my chat with Evo Terra of Podcast Pontifications! Timestamps 03:19 What Evo hates about today's podcast apps 06:51 Mobile-only listening and the different types of podcast listeners 09:49 How Evo started Show no. 40 on October 12th, 2004 13:46 How listeners get their podcasts in the early days of podcasting 17:56 The first 40 podcasters, and the start of the Podcast Community 19:19 19 - the number of shows that Evo has hosted over the last 16 years 21:06 Launching the careers of many authors with 750 books through Podiobooks 24:52 Being a paid podcaster for hospitals, and the mission behind Podcast Pontifications 27:07 Podcasts are an easier way to gain access to expert insights 29:57 "Retention rate of audio is vastly superior to video" and the 85% metric 31:19 Is Apple the defacto source of data for podcast listener analytics? 35:30 "Your privacy is an illusion" Evo gives a very different answer to Rob Walch of Libsyn on podcast privacy 41:35 Hypothetical game: How do we grow the Asian podcast market? Thailand's barriers, and South Korea as the leading example Reach out to Evo: Podcast Pontifications Email Twitter Instagram Links: iPodderX (NOW DEFUNCT) <a href='http://juicereceiver.sourceforge.net/' target='_blank' rel='noreferrer'
S2 E25 · Thu, April 09, 2020
In this episode, we'll be talking with Nathaniel Fetalvaro of Tech in Asia ! Nat is the host of Startup Snapshot, a podcast by Tech in Asia, the leading publication covering the Asian tech scene. He is the interviewer, host and orchestrator behind the show, brought it together up to 3 seasons. Now launching a new segment called Deep Dive, Nat shares his experience growing a podcast for the tech audience in Asia. I've known him since the Asia Podcast Summit last year so this is more a catch up between the both of us :) We talked about: How Startup Snapshot started as an idea in Tech in Asia The different barriers in trying to capture a listenership for tech entrepreneurs (Written vs. Audio) The sensitivity of scoops that can undermine both a company and publication's reputation Managing the balance between listenership needs, desires, and creating content aligning with Tech in Asia's mission A whole variety of things we talked about here, from marketing to guesting, to starting a podcast network...? Enjoy! Timestamps 03:18 The stress behind running Startup Snapshot 04:54 Starting with cardboard boxes, and underestimating the format 07:29 Tech in Asia's Unfair Advantage 10:59 Why listenership from the website dropped significantly 14:02 Tech in Asia's shownotes strategy, and how profiling helps that 20:06 Best time to share content, and why we schedule written vs audio differently 24:13 Tech in Asia's full-stack content marketing strategy for Startup Snapshot and audience adaptation 29:35 "People would want to listen to work things over the weekend" readership vs. follower counts in the weekend 32:28 Talking about business failure, the publication-business relationship, and the smaller players 38:32 "The honesty came through in all the episodes" on PR agencies and sensitive issues 49:45 Covering Asia-specific stories: breaking the language barrier 52:49 "We want to create a Tech in Asia network for podcasts" Nat shares future plans for podcasting 1:01:53 What is on Nat's podcast playlist? 1:10:21 What Nat would like to see more of in the Asian podcasting scene? Listen to Startup Snapshot on: Tech in Asia Spotify Apple Podcasts Podchaser Mentions: <a href='https:
S2 E24 · Fri, April 03, 2020
In this episode, we're going to have a talk with Dave Visaya of Podcast Engineers! Dave is a specialist in podcast editing, providing editing services for renowned clients around the world. Not only that, he has his own show called The Big Picture, diving into the success stories of entrepreneurs all across The Philippines. We talked about: Dave's Superhero origin story How he got into podcast editing and building Podcast Engineers Lessons that he learned going from a frustrated musician to teaching others how to build their own businesses Enjoy! About Dave Twitter LinkedIn The Big Picture Bigger Pockets Podcast Engineers Main site LinkedIn Shows Mentioned Leaders of Learning Asia Podcast Summit Niko Bolzico RX Izotope Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone (Affiliate link) Radiolab The Ed Mylett Show School of Greatness The Brendon Show Undeniably Curious
S2 E23 · Tue, March 31, 2020
This is an episode hijack! With the advent of my new interview show, AntiFool , I'm on a mission to deconstruct wisdom from the few to share with the many. This one is about podcasting, hence why we're here! We talked about Malaysia's podcasting space, and how to build it from two different perspectives: as a solopreneur and as a business. An interesting chat with my good friend, Kelvin Tay of Renegade Radio. For the full info to this episode, you can check out the following link: https://thatsthenorm.com/kelvin-tay/ For more info on the show itself, you can check out: https://thatsthenorm.com/antifool/ Enjoy!
S2 E22 · Tue, March 31, 2020
Hey there, this is just a quick bonus episode to let you know: I'm launching the Podlovers Asia Group soon! It's going to be in Beta and I'll have groups, topics, and much more for the podcasting community. Sign up for the beta here: https://podloversasia.com/groupbeta/ Cheers!
S2 E21 · Thu, March 26, 2020
In this episode, we're sitting down to have a chat with a successful podcaster based in Thailand! Greg Jorgensen is host of the Bangkok Podcast, and is on a journey to cover everything about the lovely city of Bangkok. Since 2011(!!), he covers a TON, from history to culture, specific locations and developments in the city over time, and more. All in 250+ episodes! With ~200 patrons in his Patreon, he has a whole list of loyal listeners supporting him which is amazing to hear. We talked about: Greg's journey to Bangkok and what compelled him to start the podcast How he built a community of 200 paying members on his Patreon His personal insights on the Thai podcasting scene Enjoy! Timestamps 03:14 How Greg arrived to Bangkok 04:48 The intricacies of Bangkok as an interesting city 09:57 Why a podcast? + The Origins of Bangkok Podcast 13:20 How has the podcast evolved over time with different cohosts? 16:40 How do you source for content about the city of Bangkok? 23:32 How Greg grew his Patreon to 200 members 26:07 Experimenting with premium content, failed segments and current events 29:18 What is Thailand's national flower? 30:55 Greg's insights on Thai podcasting scene 36:18 The costs of living in Thailand as a foreigner 39:30 Bangkok Podcast listenership, being friends with listeners and meetups 44:19 Building a connection with the host 46:41 Greg's podcast playlist, and dream episode to make 52:34 'T.I.T': This is Thailand 53:47 Love, Loathe, or Live With: The Asian podcasting scene Main Links Greg's Website Greg's Twitter Bangkok Podcast Podcast Website Twitter Facebook Page Patreon Shows mentioned Planet Money Revolutions Podcast 99% Invisible <a href='https://www.earwolf.com/show/conan-obrien
S2 E20 · Thu, March 19, 2020
In this episode, we are going to be talking with Sheena Yap Chan of the Tao of Self Confidence Podcast! The Tao of Self Confidence Podcast is a show to boost the self confidence of Asian women. Spanning over 750 episodes (!!), Sheena has been on this amazing quest to share their voices, sharing their stories, vulnerabilities and lessons, to empower her listeners. I am personally a fan of Sheena, she has done so much for the Asian podcasting community. The first time I saw her name was when she wrote an ultimate list of Asian podcast! It was one of the influences in me starting this show. We talk about: How she built over 750 compact, powerful episodes The factors that affect self-confidence in Asian women Her personal story in what compelled her to start podcasting Our thoughts on Asian identity Enjoy the episode! Timestamps 03:02 Lacking support systems for Asian women: Sheena's story in starting her show 06:09 Sheena's Tao: Building self-confidence 07:39 "As women, we are harsh to ourselves" Why Sheena thinks this happens 10:23 Short, powerful episodes: Sheena shares her reasons and interview process 16:32 "There's people out there who don't see your worth, but don't make it you": Creating something for yourself as an Asian woman 18:39 The labels Asian women get from society and pushing past that narrative 20:56 How can we support women who go through these struggles? Sheena shares her thoughts 24:40 The biggest lesson Sheena learned about herself: Self-love 26:42 What made her realise how short life is 31:00 What Sheena would like to see more of in the Asian podcasting scene The Tao of Self Confidence Links Website Podcast Link Facebook Page Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Ultimate List of Asian Hosted Podcasts Sheena's Social Media <a href='https://www.f
S2 E19 · Thu, March 12, 2020
Warning: this episode is rated E for explicit! In this episode, we take a quick trip to the Philippines to have a deep and funny chat with Ron Baetiong of Podcast Network Asia! Ron is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 10 years building all kinds of things. Coming from a tech background, he's built a nightlife app called Partyphile that has closed down due to unfortunate circumstances, and from there he started Chatbot.ph , a chatbot solutions company. In the midst of all of this, he wanted to take his lessons (going through the different stages of success and failures) by creating Hustleshare, a podcast interviewing known leaders and their hustles. To give back to the podcasting scene, he created Podcast Network Asia, an Asia-wide network! We talked about: Ron's origin story as a serial entrepreneur Starting an Asia-wide podcast network and its implications Trends in the Philippines podcasting scene Building the omnichannel analytics for podcasts: Podmetrics.co Enjoy! Like the show? Check us out on Podchaser! Join the discussion on Kyrie! Here's our main website! Buy me a coffee! :) Ron's Links Email LinkedIn Hustleshare Podmetrics Lessons from Startup Purgatory: 13 things I learned from my failed Startup Bounce back: 10 things I did to get out of startup purgatory From Startup Purgatory To Start
S2 E18 · Thu, March 05, 2020
In this episode, I had a lovely chat with Saigoneer's Editor-in-Chief, Mike Tatarski! Saigoneer is a publication covering the city of Saigon, and Vietnam in general. They cover quite a number of topics ranging from culture, society, food and drinks, to serious issues too! Their podcast is a roundtable of the Saigoneer team talking about the latest happenings in Vietnam. Pretty fascinating! We talked about: Transitioning into Vietnamese culture The Saigoneer's mission to cover everything in Saigon How the team curates its content An overview of the Vietnamese podcasting scene Do we have plenty of English-language podcasts? How about Vietnamese-language podcasts? We find out more here. Enjoy! Reach out to Mike: LinkedIn Twitter Email Mentioned links/shows Thi Bui Viet Thanh Nguyen New Naratif Bangkok Podcast The Renovation Generation Seven Million Bikes Political Gabfest The Pressbox The Big Picture The Watch Like the show? Check us out on Podchaser! Join the discussion on Kyrie! Here's our main website! Buy me a coffee! :)
S2 E17 · Thu, February 27, 2020
How's it going mates? We're going to be talking to one of the most talented podcast editors I've ever chatted with, Jarrod Watt! Jarrod is a serial producer, writer, journalist and sound-hound (it's what he calls himself as someone in love with beautiful sound design). The orchestrator behind many podcasts published by the South China Morning Post, Jarrod covers a multitude of issues in Hong Kong, coming from 2 decades of audio production experience. In that time, he discovered the truth behind a severely underrated Australian inventor by the name of Henry Sutton in the town of Ballarat, Australia, moved to Hong Kong and is now set to produce amazing shows. Honestly, you should check out his website to see what he does, there's so much! In this episode, we talked about: Australia's Greatest Forgotten Inventor, and what Jarrod did to find the truth The dynamics needed to make an amazing podcast team Creating podcasts in multilingual Hong Kong, the barriers and opportunities Enjoy! Links Jarrod's Website Jarrod's Twitter Jarrod's LinkedIn SCMP Profile Henry Sutton Podcast The inaugural Henry Sutton Oration: rediscovering the Australian who invented television, telephone handsets and networks in a - lifetime of innovation Henry Sutton's Book Gofundme Shows Jarrod has worked on: Inside China Inside China Tech Eat Drink Asia Adventure Trail Asia Briefing Recommended Shows by Jarrod: <a href='https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-hong-kong-football-podcast-229509/episodes/when-jesus-came-to-hong-kong-t-3504
Thu, February 20, 2020
In this episode, we talk about sustainable issues, reporting on them, and pangolins! 😅Marcy Trent Long of the Sustainable Asia podcast is on a mission to cover specific issues within the region, ranging from deep mining to waste, plastics and more. Sustainability is in the name after all!I knew Marcy through the Asia Podcast Awards, where Sustainable Asia was a finalist for Asia's Best Podcast!We talked about:How to tackle sustainable issues from an Asian perspectiveGoing undercover(!) to get the perfect narrativeThe difference between covering issues in Asia and the worldAnd of course, pangolins!Enjoy :)Timestamps[2:58] How Marcy creates Sustainable Asia[8:55] Choosing the right issues to cover, and what captures your attention[11:24] The beauty of long form podcasting and going against the norm[15:41] The Pangolin Reports, what they are, and why Sustainable Asia is covering them[18:09] How they went undercover to get insights on pangolin trafficking[21:56] How do we know that our local markets are sustainable?[26:49] Censorship in Asia: issues that Sustainable Asia can't cover[28:43] State-level implications of issues, moving a capital city in Asia[31:46] 'Learning the narrative as we go': The advantages of covering issues as a podcast[35:06] Exploring Asian Radio Culture: Are listeners ready for longform journalistic episodes?[40:05] What's an issue that Sustainable Asia would like to cover next?[41:54] Rainforests, and Norm's personal connection with them[45:19] How is the coronavirus affecting the show?[51:32] What is on Marcy's podcast playlist?[57:14] What would Marcy like to see more of in the Asian podcasting sceneLinksSustainable Asia:Website (https://sustainableasia.co/about) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/sustainableasiaco/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/SustainableAsia) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-asia/) Listen to Sustainable Asia on:Podchaser Profile (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/sustainable-asia-630329) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6pSJXaRFMImiTW8h4y0GZH) Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sustainable-asia/id1353457276) Episode: The Pangolin Reports: China (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/sustainable-asia-630329/episodes/s7e1-the-pangolin-reports-chin-53468165) Asia Podcast Awards (https://asiapodcastawards.com/) Mentioned shows Daily Show (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-daily-show-with-trevor-noa-612129) The Book Review Podcast (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/book-review-100949) Embedded (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/embedded-20838) Future Ecologies (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/future-ecologies-702322) Plastiphere (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/plastisphere-a-podcast-on-plas-722060) Support this podcast
Thu, February 13, 2020
In this episode, I had a chat with Bradley Davis, CEO of Podchaser!If you don't know yet, Podchaser is built to become the IMDB of podcasts: You can find any show, episode and even creator in the podcasting space through this platform. It's like a social network, but much more welcoming :)Growing rapidly, especially with the recent $1.65m in seed round funding(!!), Podchaser is out there for us creators and listeners to discover, market and share our love for podcasting. Amazing stuff. It works best especially in Asia, in a region where the Apple device penetrate rate isn't as large, and that a large number of listeners don't use Apple Podcasts as their main podcast listening app.We talked about:The Origins: how Podchaser startedWhat pain points is it trying to address, from discovery to engagementBacklash from skeptics: the gatekeepers in the podcasting spaceAlso, breeding therapy horses. 😉Enjoy!Timestamp[5:05] Which apps to integrate with in the future[8:01] The smart tagging system: organising shows by country, network, and more[9:17] Podchaser's Origin Story: Frustrations as a listener, Reddit, and more[15:20] Building the MVP based on user feedback[20:00] Skeptics and Gatekeepers: The struggles of growing a podcast community[28:00] The Personalised feed, Qualitative Analytics for Podcast Networks[31:26] Bradley's biggest lesson growing this platform[34:14] Startup vs. 9-to-5 culture: It's not for everyone[38:23] What is on Bradley's podcast playlist?[43:52] What Bradley would look to see more of in the Asian podcasting scene[46:59] BONUS: Is it hard to breed a therapy horse?LinksPodchaserPodchaser lands seed funding of $1.65 million (https://rainnews.com/podchaser-lands-seed-funding-of-1-65-million/) Main Website (https://www.podchaser.com/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/Podchaser) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/podchaser/) Bradley DavisTwitter (https://twitter.com/beradleydavis) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-davis-71876132/) Podchaser Creator Profile (https://www.podchaser.com/creators/bradley-davis-107Zzj5f17) My Podchaser LinksPodchaser Profile (https://www.podchaser.com/users/normanchella) Creator Profile (https://www.podchaser.com/creators/norman-chella-107a9FXEqQ) Mentioned ShowsDolly Parton's America (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/dolly-partons-america-919401) The Book of Basketball 2.0 (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/book-of-basketball-20-932647) Richard's Famous Foods Podcast (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/richards-famous-food-podcast-32087) Radical Empathy (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/radical-empathy-928064) The Daily (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-daily-243479) Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/conan-obrien-needs-a-friend-736336) S-Town (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/s-town-511134) (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/podlovers-asia-asian-podcastin-968059) 😄 Su
Wed, February 05, 2020
In this episode, I had an amazing chat with Andrew Wang of the Inspired Money podcast, which is a Forbes Top 10 Personal Finance Podcast (whew!). While he's not working on the show, Andrew, or Andy (whichever works!), is also a Financial Advisor and the Managing Partner of Runnymede Capital Management based in New Jersey.While he's not running the business, he's interviewing actors, entrepreneurs, non-profit leaders and even a former WWE wrestler to help you get inspired and shift your mindset on money. Really powerful stuff!He is also Co-Founder of the Asian American Podcasters Association, aimed to showcase the voices of Asian-Americans involved in the podcasting industry, so if you're interested, do check them out!We talked about:How Andy started his show, going from a listener to a creatorThe mission behind the Asian American Podcasters AssociationThe need to highlight Asian voices all around the worldAlso, how did he get his Hawaiian name?Awesome chatting with you Andy! :)Links (http://www.runnymede.com/inspired-money/) (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/inspired-money-552543) (https://www.podchaser.com/creators/andy-wang-107ZzkGXNQ) (http://www.aapodcasters.com/) (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/asian-american-podcasters-podc-857295) (http://www.runnymede.com/) (http://blog.runnymede.com/buylocalnj) (http://www.andywangmusic.com/bio/) Support this podcast
Thu, January 30, 2020
ShownotesIn this episode, we're going to talk about community for podcasters. The best person to talk about this is Sidwyn Koh of Kyrie.fm (http://Kyrie.fm) !Kyrie is a platform for podcasters to connect with their listeners: every episode you put out comes with discussion threads that listeners and chime in and contribute to! If listeners get to chance to connect with you, the host, it'll lead to greater loyalty, interaction and sustain of long-term listeners. This episode is half chat half interview: we decided to make this an episode after Sidwyn reached out to me about my pain points as a podcaster.We talked about:How he went from being a developer in Singapore to KyrieThe big leap to the US for studiesMaking a podcast community platform as a solopreneurEnjoy the episode![4:48] Why Sidwyn started Kyrie to solve his pain points[10:00] Podlovers' mission, the Asian podcasting scene, and its current gaps[17:03] Trends: company podcast brands, Subscription vs. Pay-as-you-go[20:21] The big leap from coding to teaching to podcasting[27:14] Sidwyn's observations: commuting, wireless headphones and Spotify[29:14] The Golden Handcuffs[30:23] Some stuff about me personally! + Podlovers plans[33:42] Kyrie features: email services, engagement metrics and roadmap for a podcast engagement platform[39:29] What would you like to see more of in the Asian podcasting scene?(https://kyrie.fm/p/podloversasia) (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cw2LbQe) Links Kyrie.fm (https://kyrie.fm/) Kyrie's Twitter (https://twitter.com/KyrieFM) Email Sidwyn here (mailto:sidwyn@kyrie.fm) What we talked about:James Cridland of Podnews (https://podnews.net/) Investing in the Podcast Ecosystem in 2019 (https://a16z.com/2019/05/23/podcast-ecosystem-investing-2019/) Hot Pod News (https://hotpodnews.com/) Communicate Influence with Sheelagh Caygill's Kyrie (https://kyrie.fm/p/communicateinfluence) SG Explained (http://sgexplained.libsyn.com/) Support this podcast
Thu, January 23, 2020
In this episode, I had a chat with Rob Loewenthal and Semin Nurkic about Whooshkaa and their expansion into Asia! Great timing as well as they have announced their partnerships with Ripple, the Malaysian broadcasting company as well as Astro Radio, a popular radio network in recent months.They had a booth at RadioDays Asia last year, which was the inaugural broadcast/podcast event held right here in Kuala Lumpur. Though there was a ton of booths covering broadcasting tech as well as solutions for radio stations and the like, Whooshkaa caters for all kinds of audio content, including podcasts! Sweeet.Rob, the CEO and Semin, the CTO, were there to chat with people interested in podcasts (including me). We kept in touch, and after hearing about their recent announcement, I reached out to get their story.Throughout the talk, you'll hear about:Their plans coming in from Australia to Malaysia, and their perspectives on the Asian podcasting spaceAll the uses cases: Educators, radio stations, indies? ALL OF THEM! And they share how they do itHow did Whooshkaa get its name? There's horse-racing involved!Timestamps[3:25] The deals with Astro and Ripple started even before then[5:57] Malaysian listenership according to Whooshkaa[7:02] Whooshkaa's history: the name and when it started[10:10] Semin's startup experience, and transition from UGC to audio tech[11:42] So many uses cases for Whooshkaa, including education, etc.[14:42] Dynamically-inserted ads, Whooshkaa's cue-point system[22:20] Deep diving into how they do podcast advertisements in Australia and globally[24:52] All anonymous data, geographical only[27:35] Whooshkaa's expansion and impact in Asia[31:52] What would Rob and Semin like to see more of in the Asian Podcasting Scene?[35:55] Rob and Semin's pod recommendations!Social Media Links Whooshkaa's Website (https://www.whooshkaa.com/) Rob's Twitter (https://twitter.com/RobLoewenthal) Rob's LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-loewenthal-8a66804/) Semin's LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/seminnurkic/) Email Rob here! (mailto:rob@whooshkaa.com) Email Semin here! (mailto:semin@whooshkaa.com) (https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/podlovers-asia-asian-podcastin-968059) (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cw2LbQe) Links Whooshkaa and Ripple Partner in Malaysia (https://www.whooshkaa.com/blog/whooshkaa-and-ripple-partner-in-malaysia/) Whooshkaa and Astro Radio take off across Asia (https://www.whooshkaa.com/blog/whooshkaa-and-astro-radio-take-off-across-asia/) Podcast Mentions/Recommendations Planet Money (https://www.npr.org/sections/money/) Freakonomics (http://freakonomics.com/) Tim Ferriss (https://tim.blog/podcast/) Knowledge Project (https://fs.blog/the-knowledge-project/) Gimlet's Startup (https://gimletmedia.com/shows/startup) Starting Greatness (https://podtail.com/en/podcast/starting-greatness/) a16z Podcast (https://a16z.com/podcasts/) Lore (https://www.lorepodcast.com/) Memory Palace (http://thememorypalace.us/) Boju Balai (https://www.po
Wed, January 15, 2020
(https://www.notion.so/thatsthenorm/splicebeta.com) In this episode, we talk with Alan Soon of Splice Media!Alan started Splice to help drive and cover the transformation of media in Asia. Coming from 2 decades of experience in media and journalism, he is quite the powerhouse when it comes to this amazing journey. With the upcoming Splice Beta 2020, he's bringing niche media startups from all parts of Asia to showcase and celebrate them! (Also includes a podcasting track!)We talk about:Splice's Mission: covering the transformation of mediaPodcasting influences and trends in AsiaAlan's beliefs & valuesThe birth of micro-communities, niche media teams, and why he doesn't follow Elon Musk(!)(https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/podlovers-asia-asian-podcastin-968059) Timestamps:[3:33] Preparing for Splice Beta[6:17] How podcasting is greenfield in Asia as observed by Alan[9:09] Why Beta was made to highlight new media startups[13:09] People don't wear uniforms and badges at Beta, everyone is equal[20:22] The rise of micro-communities and fragmentation of the media audience[21:45] Why it's hard for large newsrooms to adhere to niche communities[24:13] The one thing Alan learned about himself growing Splice[27:09] How Splice evolved from a simple newsletter to a company[29:57] Where the pink came from![31:33] Splice's primary goal, a prototype fund, and the Splice community[37:32] What Alan would like to see more of in the Asian podcasting scene?The one struggle we had at (Yahoo) was that we were so big at the time, that every single thing we tried to do needed to move the needle, right? And if it doesn't make a 1% difference, or a 5% difference in your KPIs, then you end up not doing it at all.Timing to market is the most illusive factor. The ability that you have to just learn helps you stay alive.Some Links: Alan's Twitter (https://twitter.com/alansoon) Rishad's Twitter (https://twitter.com/rishadist) Splice Media's Website (https://www.splicemedia.com/) Splice Media's Twitter (https://twitter.com/splicenewsroom) New Naratif's Podcast (https://newnaratif.com/podcast/) Castbox (https://castbox.fm/) Puma Podcast (http://pumapodcast.com/) (https://www.notion.so/thatsthenorm/splicebeta.com) Support this podcast
Thu, January 09, 2020
ShownotesThe issue of privacy in podcasting should be discussed more: attributions, the ability to track listeners, and more are highlighting our need for 'Pethics' aka. podcast ethics. In a medium where it is where we don't have to opt-in to listen to a show, how do we know that our privacy is secure?In this episode, I had a conversation with Rob Walch of Libsyn to discuss this. Enjoy!Timestamps[3:34] Companies tracking listeners, without their knowledge, without opt-in[7:09] Companies don't tell podcasters they are tracking their listeners sometimes[8:24] One company hung up the phone when asked if they're sharing IP address information[11:34] We don't want podcasting to be looked at as a privacy breach[11:36] Why an opt-in solution wouldn't work, David Pakman, Omny and Scripts[18:15] Advertising can work well, attribution is lazy and ineffective[21:50] How to do ad insertion ethically[24:48] IAB's stance for consumer privacy, and the CCPA[28:54] Rob's thoughts on the Asian podcasting sceneLinks:Libsyn's The Feed: 155 The Issue Is Privacy And Podcasting With a Slice of Birthday Cake (https://thefeed.libsyn.com/155-the-issue-is-privacy-and-podcasting-with-a-slice-of-birthday-cake) (The soapbox starts around 26:24)Podcast Business Journal: Privacy vs Podcasting (https://podcastbusinessjournal.com/privacy-vs-podcasting/) David Pakman (YouTube): I'm Being Bullied Into Sharing Your Data (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSxWpAC_H-c&feature=youtu.be) California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): What you need to know to be compliant (https://www.csoonline.com/article/3292578/california-consumer-privacy-act-what-you-need-to-know-to-be-compliant.html) Writing a GDPR-compliant privacy notice (https://gdpr.eu/privacy-notice/) Contact Rob at: rob@libsyn.com (mailto:rob@libsyn.com) Rob's Twitter (https://twitter.com/podcast411) Rob's LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcast411/) Support this podcast
Sun, January 05, 2020
In this episode, I reflect on the first season of Podlovers Asia, Asia's Podcast Industry, and the upcoming Public Accountability Board! Enjoy. :)Timestamps:1:59 Asian countries to cover for 20204:02 Lessons from running the show (Guests, Audio quality, shownotes)7:12 The great things I learned from running the show (Mission, Value, people's support)9:02 Podlovers updates (New content categories)9:59 Podlovers Accountability Board12:40 Why am I doing this?13:37 Brand Overhaul aka. The Chicken14:34 What's coming up next? Splice Beta 202015:04 The secret codeword15:46 Question for you!Links:Podlovers Accountability Board: bit.ly/podloverspublic (bit.ly/podloverspublic) Splice Beta 2020: splicemedia.com/splicebeta2020 (splicemedia.com/splicebeta2020) The new website: podloversasia.com (podloversasia.com) Tweet me at:twitter.com/NormanChella (twitter.com/NormanChella) twitter.com/podloversasia (twitter.com/podloversasia) Who would you like to see interviewed? What should I cover specifically? Topics, guests, issues, etc.? you can reach out to me at: norm@podloversasia.com (mailto:norm@podloversasia.com) Support this podcast
Wed, December 11, 2019
Good day! This is my reaction to the recently posted 2020 Podcast Predictions from Top Industry Leaders, released by Pacific Content.It's a super great article and I just want to discuss some of the points brought up in there.Enjoy![00:40] The Apple vs. Spotify Platform War[02:30] Malaysia's current podcast sentiment, Spotify's integration and Apple's efforts[05:50] The Third: Google and its rise of features[07:55] Lack of Apple Podcast visibility in Asia[08:50] UI/UX Features will be the key[10:34] Continued consolidation of podcasts[11:54] Asian Gimlet-sized deals a possibility?[12:57] More revenue models is good![14:47] The role of local podcasting networks[16:29] Disrupting advertising metrics[17:53] Going global: India is already here[18:29] Ximalaya and Himalaya's Chinese dominance[19:54] Hotpod for the rest of the world[20:37] How Podlovers Asia will contribute + personal predictions for the Asian spaceOriginal article can be found here: 20 Podcast Predictions for 2020 from Top Industry Leaders (https://blog.pacific-content.com/20-podcast-predictions-for-2020-from-top-industry-leaders-f4ef49e48909) Support this podcast
Thu, November 28, 2019
In this episode, I take a deep dive into the mind of Russell Sim, the resident musician of the KITA! Podcast. If you're unfamiliar, KITA! is a show that showcasing Malaysian voices and spoken word performances. Storytellers get on the air according to a theme, and with the help of the KITA team, take you through an experience. Russell helps out with weaving that experience through music and sound design.We talk about his thought process when composing music, his history, inspirations and advice for budding musicians.Without further ado, let's get right into my chat with Russell Sim!Main LinksRussell's Social Media:Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/6viJkKzcQacyUHNhajsDXM) Website (https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/russellsim/on-trackin-fruition-feat-bonny-lee-2) Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/musicbyrswm/%20) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/musicbyrsim/%20) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/musicbyrswm/) Songs made by Russell in order:Arathi - Puttu and Kai FanRaidah - Petaling Jaya a SnapshotKimchi - Waxing Moon Waning LoverChord Inversions (https://www.uberchord.com/blog/music-theory-chord-inversions/) The KITA! Podcast Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/The-KITA-Podcast-471567580081606/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/KitaPodcast) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thekitapodcast/) Full transcript coming soon!(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cw2LbQe) Support this podcast
Tue, November 12, 2019
In this episode, I try to connect a few datasets together: from global smartphone usage, to OS's (OSses? Oh-Esses?) and the advent of Spotify for Podcasters and Google Podcast in Asia.Then, I give my personal thoughts to how you should position yourself as a podcaster company, brand and potential player to this exciting region! 😄Full Credits, Articles, LinksMacWorld.co.UK: iPhone vs Android Market Share (February 2019)https://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/iphone/iphone-vs-android-market-share-3691861/ (https://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/iphone/iphone-vs-android-market-share-3691861/) Statcounter: Mobile Operating System Market Share Worldwidehttps://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/mobile/worldwide (https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/mobile/worldwide) Voxnest: Apple vs. Spotify (October Data)https://blog.voxnest.com/apple-vs-spotify-october-data/ (https://blog.voxnest.com/apple-vs-spotify-october-data/) Voxnest: Apple vs. Spotify (September Data)https://blog.voxnest.com/apple-vs-spotify-september-data/ (https://blog.voxnest.com/apple-vs-spotify-september-data/) Podnews: 63% of the world's smartphones run Android (November 12, 2019)https://podnews.net/update/63-percent-android (https://podnews.net/update/63-percent-android) ScientiaMobile: Mobile Overview Report (MOVR)https://www.scientiamobile.com/movr-mobile-overview-report/ (https://www.scientiamobile.com/movr-mobile-overview-report/) https://www.scientiamobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/SCM-MOVR-Graphic-Q3-2019.pdf (https://www.scientiamobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/SCM-MOVR-Graphic-Q3-2019.pdf) Radioinfo.com.au: The new era of audio and media consumption (Xtra Insights, Friday 08 November, 2019)https://radioinfo.com.au/news/new-era-audio-and-media-consumption (https://radioinfo.com.au/news/new-era-audio-and-media-consumption) Full TranscriptNorman here from Podlovers Asia, giving you a quick market update. Let's get right into it.I wanted to introduce this new segment called Market Update, where we take a look at articles and reports on smartphone usage, as well as platforms where podcasters are listening to their favorite shows, etc., on the app of their choice, but I'll try my best to focus on Asia.0:30Let's take a look at some global numbers for the first part. So, an article from macworld.co.uk reported on the 8th of February, talks about the iPhone vs Android market share where Android has quite a large percentage compared to iPhone. On a global scale, it's at 74.45% compared to iPhone's 22.85%. This is in February. Going in a little bit more granular: we have China, which is at 73.67%, and iPhone at 24.79%.1:14So what does this mean? It means that while iPhone still has a strong brand, and that Apple Podcast is still a core part of the podcast industry, globally, the majority of users around the world will have Androids, nearly 75%. And that means that they are most likely to have podcast listening apps that are associated with Android. Well, most likely, such as Spoti
Fri, November 08, 2019
In this episode, I reflect on what happened during the live event of the Asia Podcast Summit, setting it up, and my take on what's coming next!During the event, we had a couple of talks:Google and The Future of Podcasting by Stacie Chan, GoogleContent Creation With Mics by Adwin Lin, Audio TechnicaPodcasting In Asia: Challenges and Trends: a panel discussion moderated by yours truly, with panelists Niki Torres of Chief Best Friends podcast, Danny Koordi of Fabl Productions and Rindo Ramankutty of the Livin' it up in the Lion City! Podcast.We also had the announcement of the Asia Podcast Awards which you can check out at the Asia Podcast Awards website (https://asiapodcastawards.com/) !All in all, in this episode I reflect onCreating a podcast virtual summit with fellow team membersDiscussions in the QnA sessions with speakers on what Asian podcasting needsThe key takeaway points on podcasting here (the point on having an Asian identity is my favourite!)I'm so grateful for the experience. Here's to many more just like it, for the podcasting scene in Asia! 🔥LinksAsia Podcast Summit Live Event (https://asiapodcastsummit2019.peatix.com/) Asia Podcast Summit's Website (https://asiapodcastsummit.com/) - You can purchase an All-Access Pass and get access to the full video talks here!Asia Podcast Awards' Website (https://asiapodcastawards.com/) Google Google Podcasts Creator Program (https://googlecp.prx.org/) Google Podcasts App (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.podcasts&hl=en) Notable PersonsStacie Chan, Global Product Partnerships Manager, Asia-Pacific at GoogleStacie's Website (https://staciechan.com/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/staciechan) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/staciechan/) Bill Poorman, Co-Host of the Foreign Influence PodcastBill's Website (https://billpoorman.com/) Bill's Twitter (https://twitter.com/billpoorman) Bill's LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/billpoorman/) Foreign Influence Podcast Website (https://foreigninfluencepodcast.com/) Nikolaj Groeneweg, Co-Host of the Foreign Influence PodcastNikolaj's Twitter (https://twitter.com/njgroene) Nikolaj's LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/njgroene/) Foreign Influence Podcast Website (https://foreigninfluencepodcast.com/) Niki Torres, Host of the Chief Best Friends PodcastChief Best Friends' Website (https://chiefbestfriends.com/) Chief Best Friends on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-best-friends/id1462945654) Chief Best Friends on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7fhhuKFDi0lkfLjp1W9jZj) Niki's LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikitorres/) Niki's Twitter (https://twitter.com/nikipaniki) Rindo Ramankutty, Host of the 'Livin' it up in Lion City!' PodcastLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rindo/) Livin' it up in Lion City! Twitter (https://twitter.com/LionCityPodcast) Danny Koordi, Independent Producer at Fabl Productions and Founder of Podcast SGEconomical Rice Podcast Website (http://economical
Thu, November 07, 2019
In this episode, I'm excited to have a good conversation with Kush Khandelwal! Kush is Co-Founder and Head of Marketing and Design at Renegade Radio. His experiences in designing and creating within various industries like Fashion, Tech, F&B, and even Blockchain had led him to where he is now, working on all parts of the creative spectrum. We're talking sound design, video, photography and graphics design. I wanted to have a quick chat with him about proper design practices in podcasting. Maybe there are certain trends that are doing really well right now, and maybe there are certain colour schemes that are not working. But, it's best to ask from Kush and tap into his knowledge, thought processes and how he tackles this. We talk about:Designing trends in the podcasting sceneKush's history and involvement in podcastingWhat inspires him, his thought processes when designing podcast art, etc.How to start designing for podcasts as a budding creativeLet's get right into it!"Because if we don't offend anyone, we're really not creating for anyone." Amber RaeKush's LinksPortfoliosWeb Portfolio (http://bit.ly/kush-web-portfolio) PDF Portfolio (http://bit.ly/kush-folio) CV Link (http://bit.ly/Kush-CV) VideosPetra Culture Presents Modern and Classic (http://bit.ly/petra-seasonlaunchvideo) Sofearose Case Study (https://vimeo.com/356372959) Social MediaBehance (https://www.behance.net/kushkhandelwal) @wondrworks: (https://www.instagram.com/wondrworks/) Daily graphic design on Instagram@kushhkushh: (https://www.instagram.com/kushhkushh/) Photography on InstagramPinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/kushdaman/) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kush-khandelwal-146989155/) Podcast Mentions Joe Rogan Podcast (http://podcasts.joerogan.net/) Reply All (https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all) Last Podcast on the Left (https://www.lastpodcastontheleft.com/) The Groundup Show (https://mattdavella.com/podcast) Matt D'Avella (https://mattdavella.com/) Design Mentions Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/) Dribble (https://dribbble.com/) Behance (https://www.behance.net/) muz.li (https://muz.li/) Support this podcast
Fri, November 01, 2019
In this episode, I am excited to talk about the upcoming Asia Podcast Summit and the Asia Podcast Awards! This interview is done with the two Founders of MeaVox Live, a Singaporean podcast company, providing consultation and education services about podcasting. Ling Ling is the Chief Podcast Educator and host of the Leaders of Learning podcast, reaching 300,000 downloads as well as top five on Apple Podcasts in Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia!Raven Lim is the Podcast Consultant who co-founded the Tomboy Tirade Podcast, Asia's first and only all female comedy chat show. She has launched another show called the Freelance Creative Exchange Podcast, which you can find out more on the MeaVox Live website.Throughout the interview, Ling Ling Tai and Raven Lim talk about:What's been happening in the summit, How did they get to where they are right now? Their thoughts on the Asian podcasting scene!I am so grateful to both Raven and Ling Ling for being able to chat with me about podcasting, the Summit and about what's needed here. In Asia, podcasting is a very difficult space to navigate because each country has their own set of qualities, tendencies, values different podcasting behaviors. But, it is really amazing to see that there's effort in painting a really good picture of the scene here. I'm really happy to be part of the team to help them with it. Links: MeaVox Live Website (https://meavoxlive.com/) MeaVox Live (Spreaker) (https://www.spreaker.com/show/meavox-live) Podcast Collective Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepodcastcollective/) Ling Ling Tai's Social Media:LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/linglingtai/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/linglingtai) Leaders of Learning (Apple Podcasts) (https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/leaders-of-learning/id1318141882) Raven Lim's Social MediaLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravenlim/) Tomboy Tirade (Stitcher) (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tomboy-tirade) Freelance Exchange (Spotify) (https://open.spotify.com/show/6gYc5ECrUgd1TNbVSWGw5w) Support this podcast
Fri, November 01, 2019
In this episode, I sat down to have a chat with Kelvin Tay, the CEO of Renegade radio.Renegade Radio is an independent Malaysian podcasting network based right here in Kuala Lumpur. They produce shows, incubate ideas and promote the medium of podcasting throughout the nation!I sat down with Kelvin to have a chat about:How Renegade radio came to be (eg. what horror podcast inspired him to start!)The origins of the nameWhat he thinks about the Malaysian podcasting space, andWhat he thinks is needed, from a network's perspective.If you are a budding podcaster and you need some level of outsourcing your production, or if you need to incubate your idea, or if you just don't know where to go, and you're in Malaysia, to check out Renegade Radio.LinksKelvin Tay LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvin-tay-271474126/) Renegade Radio Renegade Radio Website (https://www.rngdr.com/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/rrpmalaysia/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/rrpmalaysia) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rrpmalaysia/) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/rrpmalaysia/) Renegade Radio Podcasts Two Book Nerds Talking (https://www.rngdr.com/twobooknerds) KITA! (https://www.rngdr.com/kita) KITA! Twitter (https://twitter.com/KitaPodcast) Seram (https://www.rngdr.com/seram) Epic Arcade (https://www.rngdr.com/epicarcade) Other Mentions Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXVk37bltHxD1rDPwtNM8Q) BFM 89.9 (https://www.bfm.my/) Media Prima's Ais Kacang (https://www.aiskacang.com.my/) NoSleep Podcast by David Cummings (https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/) Gimlet Media (https://gimletmedia.com/) Planet Money (https://www.npr.org/sections/money/) Support this podcast
Thu, October 31, 2019
Podlovers Asia was designed to reach out to key players in the Asian podcasting scene!It could be an up-and-coming or successful podcaster, from various genres, ranging from business and tech to fiction and comedy. It could also be a key player further down the chain, from producers to other reporters, media companies, you name it. All to paint a great picture of how it's booming. If you're interested in this space, whether you're a budding podcaster, a brand, or an avid listener, you've come to the right place!About myself, I'm a podcast consultant, a creative podcaster, and obsessed about podcasts as you can tell. If I'm not writing articles, I'm consulting teams on their podcast strategy, and if I'm not speaking in front of the mic I'm probably drafting notes for another show.But back to this.Podcasting is already here, and it's bullish. It is important to keep up to date on what's happening, but it might be too difficult. Things can be fragmented, groups, gatherings and companies may be isolating themselves just to keep afloat, and who knows what interesting things can come out of interviewing podcasters here? So if you're just interested as me in going down this path, keep on listening and if you're up for it too, just hit that subscribe button in your favourite app. It'll help the both of us haha.Without further ado, let's dive into...the Podlovers Asia Show.More at podloversasia.com (podloversasia.com) ! Support this podcast
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