Adventures in Podcasting
Podcasting is an adventure, peppered with challenges along the way, but full of unexpected rewards. Pilar has been podcasting since 2014 and is now ready to help others along the way. This show has some solo shows and some guest interviews - and a whole month of NaPodPoMo episodes. Join Pilar's little podcasting corner, sometimes on her own, sometimes with guests, from where she can share what's she's learned (and is still learning) about podcasting and through that, about herself.
Wed, June 12, 2024
Ep 76 Adventures in playing with the format and being interviewed by the guest!
I'm back! (Hi, I'm Pilar Orti if we've never met before.) In this episode I talk about: 01.36 mins The new type of episodes I've come up with for the 21st Century Work Life podcast 06.29 mins The new season for Management Café 09.25mins Different ways of running an interview. Contrast: Always Take Notes 19 March 2024 #182: Nicholas Shakespeare, novelist and biographer with Kevin Tumlison in the Writers, Ink Podcast Episode 246 with Carol LaHines, 10 June 2024 13.05 mins What happens when your guest decides to interview you! Check out my episode 360 from the 21st Century Work Life podcast for an example. (13 June 2024) Do get in touch with your comments and questions: https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/contact/ If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Sun, April 21, 2024
Ep 75 Aventuras en la Argentina rural, el podcasting y el trabajo en remoto con Cristian y Roberto de La gran renuncia
This episode is in Spanish, and you can find the English transcript below. To find out why we've changed languages for this one, check out Episode 74. You can find the transcript over at www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/ep75 Pilar interviews Cristian Curto and Roberto Shlesinger , hosts of the podcast "La gran renuncia" (The Great Resignation). They share how they met (I've never heard a story like this one) and how Cristian's radio background and Roberto's remote work expertise led to the creation of their podcast. They share how they look for guests, their workflow, and the impact of remote work and podcasting on various aspects of life. Cristian also shares his experiences teaching podcasting to students and adults. Roberto reflects on how hosting the podcast has influenced his own remote work practices. Enlaces / Links Escucha La gran renuncia on Spotify y en las otras aplicaciones de podcasting. Suscribete a la newsletter Lee el blog and Read the blog over at Workation Planet https://www.instagram.com/workation.planet/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/workation-planet If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Sun, April 21, 2024
Ep 74 Adventures in dubbing a Spanish show into English - and failing to do so
In this episode, Pilar shares her failed attempts at releasing an episode in Spanish in a dubbed version, and what she's ended up doing instead. (If you have any experience doing this, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/contact/ ) Hello, it's been a while, and there's a reason for that. I recently interviewed Cristian Curto and Roberto Shlesinger, the hosts of the Spanish-language podcast "La Gran Renuncia" (The Great Resignation), all about remote work. We did the show in Spanish, as they're more comfortable speaking in that language than in English, and I thought, hey, with the explosion of generative AI, I'll be able to come up with something to offer to my regular listeners! (The episode is now out, it's episode 75.) I initially used Eleven Labs, but I found the results disappointing due to the strong accents and inconsistencies in the AI-generated voices. I even experimented with dubbing my own voice, which was a surreal experience hearing myself with a completely different accent. You can listen to some samples of that, at around 07.11mins, and here's the video I refer to there. I then thought of translating the transcript, so I looked for a good transcription solution. I explored various options, including Riverside.fm, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify for Podcasters. However, each platform had its limitations, such as the inability to download transcripts or the absence of speaker labels. In the end, I transcribed the conversation using AssemblyAI, copied the transcript into Google Docs, and then used the built-in translation tool to convert the text from Spanish to English. The resulting translation was quite good, with only minor issues like incorrect name translations. I've fixed some of it, but not all, and I have left the US spelling in there. (If you have any experience doing this, I'd love to hear from you: https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/contact/ ) If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Sun, March 17, 2024
Ep 73 Adventures in building a podcast production company, embracing the restorative nature of podcasting and mastering the art of the interview, with Hector Santiesteban
In today's episode, Hector Santiesteban shares his journey from Facebook Live to podcasting, the creation of his podcast production company Amplafy Media, and his experience as a host of three different shows. He talks about developing a podcast's unique perspective, the restorative nature of the medium, and the importance of building a supportive podcasting community. You can find a summary over at https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/ ep-73 Links: https://www.podcastama.com/ Shows: Modern Masculinity Podcasting Success Secrets How to Scale a Business You can connect with Hector on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/hector-podcast and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hector_podcast/ If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Mon, February 12, 2024
Ep 72 Adventures in overcoming fears, embracing editing and the link between podcasting and facilitation
A very special episode with the co-hosts of Facilitation Stories : Helene Jewell and Nikki Wilson. They talk about how they joined the show, back when Pilar was also hosting it, the fears they overcame, how they've learned to podcast (they look after the whole workflow!) and what the parallels are between podcasting and facilitation. Find out more about Helene Jewell or Nikki Wilson . If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Mon, January 29, 2024
Ep 71 Adventures in podcasting with your son, finding guests and the life-changing potential of remote work
In today's episode, Don Voltaire shares how he started podcasting with his son, and why he decided to produce his own show " Work from Home Forever ". He shares the joy he's found in both podcasts, how he finds guests for the show and the impact of remote work on people's lives. For extensive show notes, check out https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/ ep-71 Summary and links, below. Don's initial experience as a podcast guest, leading to the creation of "The Middle School Mind" with his son during quarantine. His journey into podcasting, including learning from online resources and utilising existing hardware. Mention of ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASMR 08:15 mins Don's passion for audio leading to the inception of a podcast focused on remote work. Challenges in finding guests, leveraging LinkedIn and online communities, and managing recording schedules. 18:20 mins Introduction of podcastguests.com for sourcing guests, preferences in selecting guests, and insights into remote work's impact on different demographics. He mentions this episode: https://wfhforever.com/2-10-building-confidence-working-from-home-with-disabilities-with-chris-mitchell-chief-empowerment-officer/ Also, the process of preparing for recordings and managing unedited conversations. 31:45 mins Don's editing process using Audacity, his meticulous approach to sound quality, and content creation for blog posts and social media using ChatGPT. LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7100966581337292800/ Mention of Babyboomer.org's interest and the broader implications of remote work. Final thoughts on expanding the podcast's scope to include diverse careers and a call for stories about remote work experiences. Get in touch with Don: https://wfhforever.com/tellyourstory/ If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Mon, January 08, 2024
Ep 70 Adventures experimenting with Podcasting 2.0, the blockchain and building NaPodPoMo with Jennifer Navarrete
Today's guest is Jennifer Navarrete, founder of NaPodPoMo and seasoned podcaster! You can find all her links here: https://linktr.ee/brewingmedia/ Jennifer talks about how she started podcasting in 2005, and why she started NaPodPoMo in 2007. 07.00 MINS Why Jennifer is posting her audio on the blockchain. 20.20 MINS What is Podcasting 2.0 and how Jennifer experimented with it during NaPodPoMo 2023. 44.50 MINS How NaPodPoMo has evolved thanks to the community Find extensive show notes over at https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/ ep70-jennifer-navarrete / If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Mon, December 11, 2023
Ep 69 Learning from the experience of podcasting every day with Steph Fuccio
In this edited audio version of the live stream Steph Fuccio and Pilar did on the last day of NaPodPoMo, they share what they have learned, and even answer a few questions from the audience! You can watch the recording of the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsz9zb9MC4Y And find out more about Steph here: https://coffeelike.substack.com/ If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Thu, November 30, 2023
Episode 68 The last day of NaPodPoMo - and how it compares to NaNoWriMo
Remember Steph Fuccio and I are going live to share our NaPodPoMo lessons on 30 November at 7pm UK time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsz9zb9MC4Y Pilar talks about how amazing it was just now to record with Tim for Management Café because it helped her discover other points of view, and realise her own strong views about the role of technology in our professional lives. Today is the last day of NaPodPoMo! Pilar talks about the difference between this challenge and NaNoWriMo, where you commit to writing 50,000 words in one month. If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Wed, November 29, 2023
Ep 67 Are you sure you want to start a podcast?
Pilar heard the other day that 3,000 people are starting a podcast on Buzzsprout alone every week! So, unless you know you'll enjoy the process or you have a marketing team behind you, don't do it! Recommended podcasts: Collaboration Superpowers More or Less podcast from BBC Remember Steph Fuccio and I are going live to share our NaPodPoMo lessons on 30 November at 7pm UK time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsz9zb9MC4Y If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Tue, November 28, 2023
Ep 66 Editing for emotion
In working on the book with chatGPT, Pilar has started to improve her editing skills, and she's now transferring that awareness to editing the conversations in Management Café. Pauses and hesitations are all part of conveying emotion, so it's good to leave them in at specific moments in a conversation. Recommended podcast today is: Science with Dr Karl Remember Steph Fuccio and I are going live to share our NaPodPoMo lessons on 30 November at 7pm UK time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsz9zb9MC4Y If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Mon, November 27, 2023
Ep 65 Memoir-style vs How To when writing books
On the 27th day of NaPodPoMo, Pilar would like to share her thoughts about why she needs to refocus her writing. She's realised she's not a persuader - she prefers to tell her story and share her thoughts, and let you decide what to do with the information. That's probably why The A to Z of Spanish Culture has been her most popular book - most of it is about her own experience, with other information of course. In trying to do both a memoir and a how to book that people want to buy, she's doing neither! Except now she's writing with chatGPT. And she can write a How To book with the bot, and a more memoir book on her own. (Of course, she does have a memoir out there already, Hi I'm Here for a Recording.) Remember Steph Fuccio and I are going live to share our NaPodPoMo lessons on 30 November at 7pm UK time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsz9zb9MC4Y If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Sun, November 26, 2023
Ep64 Will lighter edits help podcasters compete with AI voices?
Should we edit less to be more human, in podcasting? Pilar thinks so, and it's starting to edit out less bits from her recordings. At 5.16mins, Check out the one with guest of 21st Century Work Life podcast, Valentina Turner, whose episode will come out on 7th December. Recommended podcast: Deep Questions with Cal Newport Remember Steph Fuccio and I are going live to share our NaPodPoMo lessons on 30 November at 7pm UK time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsz9zb9MC4Y If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Sat, November 25, 2023
Ep 63 Let's Rant about Absolutely Irrelevant Guest Pitches
Remember Steph Fuccio and I are going live to share our NaPodPoMo lessons on 30 November at 7pm UK time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsz9zb9MC4Y Today is all about Pilar complaining about getting guest pitches from third parties, who haven't even bothered checking out the show before suggesting their clients. First rant in 25 days of NaPodPoMo - not bad! Recommended podcast: Next Chapter If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Fri, November 24, 2023
Ep 62 Podcasters, beware of scams!
Remember Steph Fuccio and I are going live to share our NaPodPoMo lessons on 30 November at 7pm UK time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsz9zb9MC4Y Today Pilar shares a story from PodNews ' newsletter on 14 November. It's about podcasters being scammed, so watch out! Here's the link to the story: https://podnews.net/update/facebook-scam Also, people are paid to guest in live events, but should we also be paying our guests to show up in our podcasts? Today's recommended podcast: Hard Fork, all about AI Get in touch over at adventuresinpodcasting.com If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Thu, November 23, 2023
Ep 61 We'll be going live!
On Thursday 30 November at 7pm UK time, Stephanie Fuccio and I will be going live! We'll be talking about what we've learned during NaPodPoMo. Here's the youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsz9zb9MC4Y In today's episode Pilar talks about how she'd like to be more involved in the NaPodPoMo community - we can't be everywhere and do everything! Is there a difference between doing a live show and a recording? Pilar imagines there's an audience, but at least there's no camera to distract her... Recommended podcast: Ask the Naked Scientist If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Wed, November 22, 2023
Ep 60 Expressing a part of our identity
Pilar has been thinking about how loneliness in remote teams sometimes has to do about not finding the opportunity to express certain parts of our identity that are only expressed at work, wherever that is. As podcasters, we can find a space for different parts of ourselves to find an outlet! Did you know that Pilar has a science degree? And she still thinks like a scientist, and enjoys science pieces, so today she shares this one: Smell changes how we see colour . If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Tue, November 21, 2023
Ep 59 One book recommendation, two shows for you to check out and three edits
Today's episode starts with Pilar complaining about the fact that Audacity doesn't remember the fact that she always records with her external microphone... Such is the life of the daily podcaster! Recommended podcasts: The Enthusiasm Project Mayam Bialik's Breakdown, and Pilar mentions the episode with Justine Bateman (from Family Ties) published in October 2023. (Excuse the title, the episode doesn't have a focus, so it was hard!) If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Mon, November 20, 2023
Ep 58 NaPodPoMo #20 Is podcasting like therapy?
Pilar sometimes feel like she's going through a little bit of a reflective/self-improvement process when she podcasts, especially in Management Café. In episode 557 of the Longform podcast (which she recommends if you're into writing), she heard Adam Grant say that podcasting is a great place for "Thinking Out Loud". Also, don't forget to remind listeners of your own name at the end of the show! And Hello! to Daniel from My Fluent Podcast, who is now also podcasting in Italian. If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Sun, November 19, 2023
Ep 57 Does audio quality matter in podcasting?
A short reflection today about how varied the audio quality is in different shows, and how much it matters to have studio quality. If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Sat, November 18, 2023
Ep 56 Where I talk about multi-guest recordings
This episode should have gone out yesterday but it's going out today... Pilar talks about past episodes for Spain Uncovered, 21st Century Work Life and Facilitation Stories. If you want to check out her blog post about editing a roundtable type episode check out: https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/turning-live-events-into-podcast-episodes/ Recommended podcasts: Books and Authors Podcasters' Roundtable (not longer broadcasting) If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Fri, November 17, 2023
Ep 55 Recording again with others and recording long form to go deep
After about a month, Pilar has got back to recording with other people. She reflects on how much fun it's been, and how the conversation with the first guest in Management Café with Tim has reminded her of what a powerful medium podcasting is. If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Thu, November 16, 2023
Ep 54 The experience of recording with guests with the camera on or off
Pilar mentions Steph Fuccio's podcast: Coffeelike Remember we'll be doing a livestream on 30 November at 6pm GMT. Today, Pilar talks about the experience of recording with guests with the camera on or off - and why she's not going to ask them anymore whether they want to switch the camera off. Recommended podcasts: All in the Mind My Pocket Psych If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Wed, November 15, 2023
Ep 53 Podcasting in a Team - NaNoPodMo #15
In today's episode, Pilar remembers how Facilitation Stories started, and how much fun it was to podcast in a team. She also talks about some of the logistics of how they worked together. (Find out more about the history of Facilitation Stories here: https://facilitationstories.com/fs59-a-new-chapter .) Today's podcast recommendations: She Podcasts Self Publishing Authors Podcasts Writing Excuses Remember, we'll be streaming on 30 November at 7pm GMT. If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Tue, November 14, 2023
Ep 52 Day 14 of NaPodPoMo All about keeping ourselves engaged in our podcast
Today's episode is all about keeping ourselves interested in our podcast, so that we can keep podcasting! Today's recommended podcasts: The Marketing Artificial Intelligence show Emma Carmichael's Travelling Through Save the date for a livestream 7pm GMT 30th November 2023 If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Mon, November 13, 2023
Ep 51 Podcasting for business or pleasure
Pilar talks about the difference between doing a show for fun, doing it for your business, or hosting for someone else. Just because you're doing the show as a hobby doesn't mean the quality isn't good. When Pilar and Craig started interviewing Spanish podcasters for En clave de podcast, they realised that the audio and content quality of the shows was great, even though the main driver behind podcasting was fun, and having a good time with friends. Check out episode 38 of Adventures in Podcasting with Daniel from My Fluent Podcast. Why do YOU podcast? Let me know. If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Sun, November 12, 2023
Episode 50 All about celebratory episodes!
This is episode 50! So it's all about milestones. Pilar has hit a few milestones with 21st Century Work Life podcast. In 2015, Pilar recorded episode 50 with Lisette, asking if anything had changed in virtual teams? It still hasn't! https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/podcasts/world-of-virtual-teams Episode 100 was all about the future of work and had many guests. https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/podcasts/episode100 Episode 200 was all about celebrations, with contributions from guests in writing and audio. https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/podcasts/200 The celebrations for episode 300 were wild! The episode was in three parts! And Pilar set up a whole new podcast with the whole interviews. https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/podcasts/300-part1 Episode 50 of the Management Café podcast was also about celebrations! https://managementcafepodcast.com/2023/03/20/50-celebrating-big-or-small/ You can also see what others are doing: Craig Wealand and his co-host on La mansión del inglés hit 400 episodes last year, and you can hear him talking about that and building community in episode 20 of Adventures in Podcasting. Today's recommended podcast is No Stupid Questions, by one of the authors of Freakonomics. If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Sat, November 11, 2023
Ep 49 NaPodPoMo Day 11 and the Podcast Planner GPT!
In which Pilar records at the end of the day (she's not used to it), so she talks about knowing what the best times to record are for you as podcaster, the fact that Audacity doesn't have a proper click removal, hello to Matt and Daniel, there will be a live episode on 30 November, with Steph Fuccio, who's playing with Substack during this NaPodPoMo- hoorah! 5.00 mins Pilar explains what GPTs are, and how she has created a GPT to help you plan your podcast, called Podcast Planner check it out through chatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-ezfIgIVJm-podcast-planner Everyone is now creating GPTs, so the system keeps crashing... If you have any questions about creating GPTs, let me know and I'll see if I can answer them... https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/contact/ If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Fri, November 10, 2023
Ep 48 Podcasts don't need to teach and reflections on Day 10 of NaPodPoMo
Pilar's on the Yeti today! How does it sound? Funny how she's given the episode that's about how podcasts don't always have to be educational into a teaching episode! Recommended episode: Zoe Science and Nutrition If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link. If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Thu, November 09, 2023
Ep 47 A little bit on co-hosting for day 9 of NaPodPoMo
In this episode, Pilar tackles day 9 of NaPodPoMo with a short piece on co-hosting. Recommended podcasts for today: After Hours and Buzzcast You can contact Pilar through https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/contact/ If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Wed, November 08, 2023
Ep 46 NPPM Day #8 Is there money in podcasting?
Today's show is all about, yes, whether you can make money through podcasting. Pilar has made a bit, but not proper money. She mentions Entrepreneurs on Fire , as the first show she heard was turned into a business. Do you remember that? Sponsorship is also a common way for shows to bring in some cash, as well as through membership sites like Patreon. You can hear past guest Matt Gilhooly talk about how he uses Patreon in episode 35. Recommended podcasts for today: The Creative Penn with Joanna Penn. It's a must listen for indie authors, but also interesting for any podcaster to hear the rapport that Joanna has with her audience during her solo sections. The Tim Ferriss Show, in particular this episode: https://tim.blog/2023/10/19/apollo-robbins/ If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Tue, November 07, 2023
Ep 45 NaPodPoMo Day 7 Using AI in Podcasting
Pilar talks about how she uses AI in her shows, including Assembly.AI, and GPT-4, for example check out these show notes for Management Café. https://managementcafepodcast.com/2023/05/15/54-why-we-love-radical-candor-by-kim-scott-and-why-implementing-it-is-so-hard/ Here's the video where Mike Russell explains how he uses AI to create a workflow for his daily podcast AI News Today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeOi-91DaR At some point Pilar also mentions episode 35 of this podcast, with guest Stephanie Fuccio, where they talk about editing. Recommended Podcasts Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People, in particular this episode with Kim Komando, which includes a conversation about GenAI https://guykawasaki.com/kim-komando-shaping-the-digital-landscape/ Also, check out Sliced Bread, from the BBC. If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Mon, November 06, 2023
Ep 44 If you don't ask... that's right, you don't get what you need, and more.
Pilar talks about why she's batch recording for this challenge, asking for things from the audience and what happened when she "put out there" that she wanted to podcast more - and the long-term result of that, which was the re-launch of Management Café. Links: This post has links to all the episodes (and its numbers for those of you listening in an app) for the series on Connection and Disconnection in Remote Teams that was co-produced with Shield GEO: https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/podcasts/reflection-connection-disconnection And talking of calls to action: If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Sun, November 05, 2023
Ep 43 NaPodPoMo Day 5 Is it time to stop your podcast?
Referring mainly to co-hosted shows, Pilar talks about planning in advance when you might stop your show. She talks about this episode of The Writer's Well , co-hosted by previous host of this podcast, who appeared here: https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/ep-27-with-jthorn/ She also talks about the commitment she and her co-host made to En clave de podcast, and her last episode with Facilitation Stories, which was episode 59 . If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Sat, November 04, 2023
Ep42 NaPodPoMo Day 4 The interviews I never published
In this episode, Pilar talks about those interviews she never published, and why. Three good reasons for not publishing an interview: - The guest has nothing interesting to say (usually happens when they're not really up for sharing) - The guest doesn't come across as credible - They're the wrong guest for the show (but their PR representative misled you...) Pilar mentions episode 21 from Adventures in Podcasting, with Myriam Hadnes: https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/ep-21-adventures-with-myriam-hadnes/ Recommended podcast: Death of 1000 cuts with Tim Claire If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Fri, November 03, 2023
Ep41 NaPodPoMo Day 3: The origins and shifts of the 21st Century Work Life podcast
In the third day of NaPodPoMo, I talk about why I started 21st Century Work Life and how it has evolved in format and content. If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Thu, November 02, 2023
Ep 40 Day 2 of NaPodPoMo: How I started podcasting with Spain Uncovered
In this second episode of the NaPodPoMo challenge, I talk about starting "Spain Uncovered," my first serious podcasting project. I began it while shifting towards leadership and management training, using my experience as a voiceover artist. The podcast, linked to my book "The A to Z of Spanish Culture," was a way to reach an audience interested in Spanish culture. With a simple Blue Nessie microphone, I interviewed diverse expats and experimented with bilingual content. This venture was a step away from my main business, but it played a crucial role in my podcasting journey and kept my book in the spotlight, including in academic settings. Join me as I look back on these experiences in my daily podcasting challenge. If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Wed, November 01, 2023
Ep 39 Day 1 of NaPodPoMo: Generating content for this challenge and does "podcast' mean what it used to mean?
After taking part in NaNoWriMo quite a few times, this time I'm taking on the challenge of National Podcast Post Month by publishing an episode every day. I'll be talking about my experiences in podcasting, from my longest-running show, 21st Century Work Life, to my first, Spain Uncovered. I'll also share stories and insights from my journey, discuss the changing definition of podcasts, and explore ideas from my Trello board. Join me as I navigate this Adventure, sharing lessons from over a decade of podcasting experience. And if you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount ... If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Sun, August 20, 2023
Ep 38 Adventures in improving your language through hosting a podcast with Daniel Goodson
I'm back, podcasters! Delighted to kick off the show again, with guest Daniel Goodson, host of My Fluent Podcast, a show he set up because he wanted to take his English to the next level. This is such an inspiring story - and Daniel was so much fun to talk to, that I hope you enjoy his adventures as much as I did! You can get in touch with Daniel through myfluentpodcast.com and you can also listen to his other show: The Vocab Man . In this episode, Daniel mentions: Daniel mentions Descript and Snipd . Here's a snippet from a previous episode of this show that Daniel "snipd" and shared: https://share.snipd.com/snip/0240320a-dad5-40aa-9cc5-b8c40f391a8c Daniel mentions two of the podcasts from which he learned podcasting: The Podcast Answer Man and The Audacity to Podcast. For the full show notes, head over to If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Tue, May 23, 2023
Ep 37 Adventures in not letting go off one show and letting go of another...
For the transcript, go to https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/ ep37 / Links: Death of A Thousand Cuts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s5e29-season-round-up-writing-ramble/id1101278771 Tim Ferriss Show with Derek Sivers: https://tim.blog/2023/04/21/derek-sivers/ The microphone I mention is the NT-USB Rode If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Sat, March 11, 2023
Ep 36 Adventures in writing a book from a podcast and staying rooted in reality with Lisette Sutherland
Today’s guest is Lisette Sutherland, host of the Collaboration Superpowers podcast , a show about people doing great things remotely. (And she was also Pilar's first co-host on the 21st Century Work Life podcast, back in 2014!) You can find the full show notes over at https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/ ep36 / If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Sun, February 19, 2023
Ep 35 Sharing moments that shifted people's lives with Matt Gilhooly
Today’s guest is Matt Gilhooly, host of the Life Shift Podcast , where he has “candid conversations with people about the pivotal moments that changed their lives forever." Full show notes here: https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/ ep-35 / Matt and Pilar want to thank Marisa Eikenberry for introducing them. (You can listen to Matt and Marisa talk on Matt’s show , and she also appeared last year in Adventures in Podcasting, in episode 25 . ) Connect with Matt on LinkedIn and on Twitter he is @thelifeshiftpod Get in touch if you would like to connect with Pilar Orti. If you want to support this show and are looking for a media host: I recommend Buzzsprout. If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Sun, January 29, 2023
Ep 34 Adventures in editing, bringing editors together and helping solopreneurs
In this episode, Pilar talks to Stephanie Fuccio, seasoned podcaster who now also helps solopreneurs with their own podcasts. They talk about Steph's reasons to podcast, how she approaches edit, why she's set up a global community for podcast editors and her "solopreneur podcasting tips". For the full show notes and links go to https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/ ep34 As well as podcasting, Steph likes reading and sharing pictures of coffee - you can follow her Instagram account here: https://www.instagram.com/stephfuccio/ Steph recommends the books "The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It" by Valerie Young and Make Noise: A Creator's Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling by Eric Nuzum Remember you can get in touch with Stephanie through her website: www.stephfuccio.com/ If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Sat, October 29, 2022
Ep 33 Adventures in re-starting a new show (with a new co-host!)
After an unexpected break (due to work getting in the way!), Pilar talks about re-starting Management Café, with a new co-host and how this has changed the format. She also reflects on mixing new guests with returning ones, and her audio experiment. If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Sun, August 28, 2022
Ep 32 Adventures in helping businesses find their intimate voice with Graham Brown
A different kind of guest for today - Pilar talks to Graham Brown, founder of the podcasting agency Pikkal & co. Graham started podcasting before "podcasting" started (around 2014), recording conversations with guests, directly from the phone. At the time Graham was living in Lanzarote, and was missing having conversations with other people, in particular meeting other entrepreneurs. No matter how beautiful the surroundings, Graham missed the inspiration he got from talking to others. He continued travelling, and eventually connected with other entrepreneurs in Asia, where he started living. Eventually, others started asking him how "how do I do this?" And without realising, it, he was running a podcast agency. Podcast market fit happens when 2/3rds of your audience listen to at least 2/3 of your episode. So, if you look at the data and see for how long your audience listens to your show, you can see what kind of match you have. This can help you decide on your future content. It's not all about having high download numbers. Graham has seen that there are these "pockets" where there are low audience numbers, but high engagement. This can point to a niche who are really into the subject - and you can let this drive your planning. eg Should you set up a new show about it? Or do a whole series around it? 20.34mins Graham has a specific example of being data driven, that of one of his recent clients who was creating episodes for one podcast in different languages. He also suggests a suitable cadence to help you grow your audience when you first start, but the most important thing is consistency. So how should businesses approach podcasting, to connect as best as possible with their current and potential customers? The value of a podcast lies in "unlocking the human potential inside a company" ie reminding listeners that there are actual human beings within an organisation. And these people have stories, insights and values that are worth sharing. This is the difference between traditional product advertising and true podcasting: unscripted conversations. Regarding formats, that depends on the company and angle. But finding the right team is crucial, as is finding an "anchor", a regular host who is there as much as possible to connect with the audience. The host acts as the guide for the listener, asking the questions we want to know the answers. And talking directly to you, the listener. To end the episode, Graham reminds us of the importance of understanding our intrinsic motivation for starting a podcast. And the fact that podcasting is a great medium to practice having conversations with others, a skill that will serve you for life. To find out more about Graham, check out his website, grahamdbrown.com If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - <a href='h
Sun, August 14, 2022
Episode 31 Adventures in raising the profile of women in science with Michele Ong
Michele Ong, is the host of Steam Powered and she joins Pilar all the way from Australia. She started podcasting because she wanted to get a better idea of what women were doing in the STEAM fields. She knew many women doing incredible things in their work and their lives, and wanted to share their stories with others. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics/ medicine, but Michele talks about STEAM, as it includes “art”, which is key when interacting with technology and engineering. Michele asks people to guest on her show after reading their research or coming across the work. Sometimes the women don’t accept, but this doesn’t surprise her. What did surprise her were those people who replied saying they didn’t think they would make good guests because their work was boring. This kind of mindset was a surprise to Michele - and to Pilar as she heard Michele's story. With this example we can see the importance of podcasting in giving attention and reassurance to people who think their work is not interesting to anyone. Some people simply don’t want the attention and just want to get on with their work, but others underplay their contribution to the field. Sometimes we need someone else’s perspective to understand the impact and scale of our work. Apart from getting their ideas out there, there is a benefit to guests by simply creating the space for them to reflect on their work for about an hour, to talk without an agenda, with no KPIs in mind: they’re simply talking about what they love doing. 19.00 mins Michele has a release form for her guests making the copyright clear, after hearing from other podcasters that they’d had problems with some guests. As Michele wants to be able at some point to repurpose her content, she thinks it’s better to be prepared. You can find the Guest Intake Form, with the Release copy at the end here . Michele is in charge of the whole production process from beginning to end, and it’s pretty much self-taught. She’s summarised everything she’s learned and shared it with the world in The Rail Yard section of her website. She has documented everything she’s learned along the way and shared her resources. Do check it out, as well as a space full of resources that might be useful, it’s a great example of how to showcase your podcast. www.micheleong.com/rail-yard/ Michele looks for ways to cover the costs of the show by setting up affiliate links, for example, she’s also set up Patreon and Ko-fi, although she hasn’t been active about promoting these links. It’s a fine balance to try to figure out how to support the project without feeling like you’re constantly asking for money for it. (Pilar also forgets, so don’t forget that you can support this show if you <a href='http
Sun, July 31, 2022
Adventures with delayed audio, listener habits and creating reflection space for others through podcasting
Pilar is back with her own adventures, recording when broadband is glitchy, and discovering the power of podcasting to give people much needed reflection space. Due to some maintenance in her broadband, there were a couple of times when there was about a 1.5 seconds delay in the conversation between Pilar and the other person recording. For one of the shows it wasn’t an issue (and you’ll hear that conversation next week), but it did get some adjusting to. The conversation with guest Michelle Ong was structured, so they made it work. However, when the same issue arose in My Pocket Psych, where the conversation is more fluid and requires more spontaneity, we couldn’t work with it and had to start again. It’s only when something like this happens when you realise how amazing the technology is now, and also how much harder it is to keep a conversation going when the speech from the other person arrives after it has left their mouth. If we understand the nature of the conversations we have on our show we can decide how to deal with technical issues. As she has mentioned before, Pilar struggles to record interviews with guests with the camera on. Even though she’s fully present for the guest most of the times, there are times when her attention needs to go to her notes, or the screen to check everything is still recording, the clock… and she doesn’t like the fact that the guest can see this and might distract them. She was glad to read in the book You’re Not Listening, that there was a journalist who also prefers to talk to his interviewees over the phone for two reasons 1) like Pilar, they can be making notes etc without distracting the guest, but more importantly 2) they can prevent influencing the other person with their own body language. Pilar has noticed how much she communicates with the guest when the camera is on through nodding, etc. Unfortunately, some guests struggle to record with the camera off, so Pilar now always asks guests what they prefer. Recently, someone that Pilar went to school with guested on Gastronostalgia and told her and co-host Tomas how to make crispy tofu! It’s always surprising to find out about listeners’ habits. One listener from Gastronostalgia got in touch to say that she never listens to the weekly episodes and instead, waits for the 1-hour bumper edition of the show, the “full menu”. Some news for Management Café, Pilar is joined by Tim Burgess as co-host! The idea is to keep the episodes down to 20 minutes long, and guide managers’ thinking as they reflect on their own practice. They’ve come up with a new intro for the show, welcoming the listener into their conversation as the listener steps into the café. Guest for episode 31, Michelle Ong, prompted a thought during the recording, that podcasts which invite in guests provide a space for guests to talk about things that are important for them, without a different agenda. For some people,
Sun, July 17, 2022
Following your curiosity and experimenting with Matt Ballantine
Matt co-hosts the WB40 podcast with Chris Weston. Matt has always loved radio, as a kid and at university (back in the day when we spliced tape!). Matt set up the podcast to “see what happened”, to try it out. Six and a half years later, they’re still at it! WB40 is led by a guiding principle, the show is about what you need to know in order to manage technology in 2022 and beyond. They’ve had people talk about the changing nature of works, autonomous vehicles, defence analysis. The format has evolved and now consists mainly of a guest interview with them, but they record it almost as live, with minimal edits. (And the name, WB40 comes from West-Ballantine, and the aspiration for the show to be 40 minutes.) They’ve experimented with book clubs, audio from listeners about books, and other features. A community has evolved around the show, meeting in Signal to support each other and it feels like on the back of the podcast, they’ve created something of value to others. The group has even involved its own language and culture. Some of the community members have stepped in as co-hosts, they have Ask WB40 shows to answer questions from them and obtain feedback and ideas from them. Matt has also had three pieces of work from the podcast, and they even piloted podcasting as a research method in an organisation. The project didn’t evolve, but Matt is still interested in experimenting with it. In terms of production costs, it’s quite easy to produce decent quality audio, so producing something that’s polished enough to be consumable, but still feel rough enough that it doesn’t feel definite, makes it attractive as a research tool. 19.53 mins Matt finds that his training in research methodologies and coaching helps him to drive the interviews with the guests. You also need to be able to be spontaneous and have split focus, to stay in the conversation while looking at the clock etc. The only times they haven’t published interviews is when they’ve had problems with the audio. There was another time when the comms department of the company a guest worked in asked for some edits once the episode had been published. Matt came close to un publishing the episode because they were being asked to change the tone and content significantly, but they came to a compromise that worked. Matt edits the conversation as soon as they’re done with the recording, using Audacity and Descript. This helps the production process to be sustainable and get the episodes out on time. Aside from the arranging of guests, producing a whole episode takes him about 3 hours. Sometimes guests have an impact on our thinking, and this was the case with episode 197 on Kinetic Defence, with guest Alex Woolfson . As well as these moments, Matt continue podcasting because it allows him to follow his curiosity and invite people to come and talk to him and hi
Sun, July 03, 2022
Adventures in reigning in your show and thinking beyond retirement with Jacquie Doucette
In this episode, Pilar talks to Jacquie Doucette, host of the Beyond Retirement podcast. There is a whole new world past your retirement and through Beyond Retirement, Jacquie talks to people who have “retired to something rather than from something”. Jacquie looks for guests who can share their own experience in retirement, or something that can be of use to people about to retire, or new to retirement. Her ideal listener is someone who is about to retire and know what there is out there and how to get it. In fact, she was one of her listeners when she started the show. It’s only been a month since Jacquie retired. The show has made her think of elements of her journey towards retirement she hadn’t considered. She’s heard from successful entrepreneurs, but also those who’ve struggled, and those who continue to grow in different ways. A common thread amongst her guests has been their optimism, which fits well with Jacquie’s goal which is to help people be optimistic about their retirement. By the end of the first season, Jacquie was running out of ideas to talk about, so she went on a course to learn how to find and recruit guests. The show changed completely - in good and bad ways. It spinned a bit out of control… Right now, Jacquie has fully moved on to the next stage of her life and is looking at all the things that are possible and her next job is thinking about how to make her ideas happen. Her retirement gig is house sitting, looking after people’s pets. She’s also branding herself as a lifestyle specialist, building her brand through Beyond Retirement. Maybe at some point she will get to interview people in the locations she visits who have already retired, so that they can share their stories with her audience. Jacquie’s advice for podcasters thinking of starting a show about their own transitions is to lay down on paper the transition, to see what it looks like. And for those looking to start podcasting, she’s got a course, Podcasting for Newbies! https://beyondretirement.ca/podcasting-for-newbies/ 29.30mins Pilar shares her own reflections about the topic of “retirement” and why podcasting is a great way of expanding your thinking. Pilar has started reading :The 100 Year Life, living and working in an age of longevity” by Linda Gratton and Andrew J Scott. She’s only 7% into it, but the premise is, we live a lot longer now than we did some time ago, so we need to change how we view the different stages of life. Traditionally we've thought of Education, Work, Retirement but this might not serve us. Like Jacquie's tag line suggests, it makes more sense to think about retiring towards something. Do we need another name in the English language for this stage of life? We retire a product from the shelves when the company making it clo
Sun, June 19, 2022
Adventures in hosting multiple podcasts, working with different co-hosts and interviewing high-profile guests with J Thorn
J Thorn currently hosts Writers, Ink , The Author Life , and The Music NFT Show . J’s prolific journey as a podcaster started, with the The Horror Writers Podcast . He stumbled around in the dark at the beginning, finding his voice and style - and you can hear what he sounded like in episode 1, “it’s as raw as it gets”. 10.20 MINS There were a number of podcasts in between that J experimented with, like The Intronaut, a podcast for introverts. J wanted to share some of his experiences as an introvert, and dispel some myths like 14.10MINS Going back to The Career Author podcast, J shares how Zach and him met, and how they became co-hosts (as well as great friends and writing partners). “You have to be a more amplified version of yourself behind the microphone to be an engaging podcaster”. I n The Writers Well , J was the most vulnerable he’s ever been, due to his relationship with co-host Rachael Herron and the format, where they would ask each other one question on the show, some of which were very personal. 21.10MINS J and Rachael really hit it off when J appeared in Rachael’s show and they started to podcast together, first as The Petal to the Metal, a name they changed pretty early on as it didn’t convey what the show was about. “Podcast and book titles are not the places you want to be cute, because all that does is confuse.” The Author Life was created as a way of answering questions that were emerging in their community’s online space. Most of the work on this show is done by Crys, J just shows up, which is great as he does most of the work on his other shows. J has been working in audio for decades (recording bands etc) and he’s been using the same software ( Reaper ) for over 20 years. 30.40 MINS J often turns up in places where he doesn’t think he belongs, to see what unexpected things can happen. It was at Thriller Fest that he met J.D. Barker, who he (eventually) enticed to become the co-host in his new show, Writers, Ink . J starts his interviews by trying to get his guests to laugh, to set the right tone for the show. Pilar has always wondered whether J gets nervous when he interviews his most high-profiled guests. J doesn’t get as nervous
Sun, June 05, 2022
Podcasting is personal
While on her break way from base, Pilar ponders on the nature of podcasts as "personal chronicles". I hadn’t planned a show for this week, but I made an effort to keep to a regular schedule. I’m actually not at home, so the audio will sound different and the set up is not as comfortable. The trigger for jumping behind the microphone was listening to Daniel Aragay in Haciendo el Sueco , where he talks about his time in Sweden. Recently he commented on a Twitter conversation, after a person shared a strange experience when he stayed with a Swedish family a long time ago. As podcasters, we have the opportunity to set the record straight when people are talking about something with no access to the context - in this case, Spanish people talking about life in Sweden. In some cases, we can act as “culture bridges”, giving access to people from our country of origin to another culture. We decide how much of ourselves we bring into our podcast, although it’s a shame when some hosts decide to leave most of themselves out of the conversation. Podcasting is such an intimate medium, that it seems like a missed opportunity. But there is no right or wrong. Listeners also have a preference, with some enjoying those shows where they really feel like they get to know the host, while some prefer to get the information in a straight forward way. By the way, my friend Simon and I are putting together an audio course . We’ve been working on the material as a text-based programme, but when we got to record some additional audio for it, we ended up with something that sounded more like the audio version of the course. We realised that the material would work as an audio-first course, delivered by both of us together, so we’re giving that a try. Going back to the theme of podcasters bringing a lot of themselves and their lives to the show, I’ve recently come across Beyond Retirement , where the host started the podcast when she was about to retire, and now she’s retired. She’s talking to people at the same stage of life as she is in, and with a similar mindset. (I really like in her show how she has an interview with a guest in one episode, and then releases a solo episode with reflections on the interview.) A podcast can be a “personal chronicle”, a kind of memoir. This show is a bit like this, and it also gives me the opportunity to talk about podcasting. When we bring ourselves to the show, our listeners get to know us, and this is an example of “asymmetrical intimacy”, where listeners feel like they know us very well but we don’t really know them. And don’t forget to let listeners know how they can get in touch with you! You can get in touch through the <a href='https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com
Sun, May 22, 2022
Adventures of a new podcaster - well, of a new podcast host - with Marisa Eikenberry
Marisa Eikenberry is the co-host of Long Distance Work Life . Marisa is the web developer at the Kevin Eikenberry group , and she has been editing their podcasts Remarkable Leadership since 2016 and Talk Like a Leader since 2019. Marisa goes into detail of how these shows are recorded, her process with the hosts and the differences working between shows, talking about how much editing she does for both shows, what she looks out for when she’s listening back, etc So this will be of interest to those of you who are starting to podcast and wander what is involved in working with an editor, and get some ideas of what to look out for when working on a show. (And I realised how much I enjoy talking about editing.) As well as those business shows, Marisa is also part of the editing team that turns Twitch streams into podcasts for GodSquad Church . 10.52 mins The podcast Long Distance Work Life started as a way of promoting the group’s new book - well, actually, Marissa had been waiting for a while to get her co-host Wayne to do a podcast. Once they decided to start the show, they thought of ways in which to differentiate themselves from other shows covering similar topics. The amateur-expert dynamic or teacher-student is a fun one to listen to, and Pilar has experience of that in My Pocket Psych, where she plays the “voice of the public” to occupational psychologist Dr Richard MacKinnon. (Pilar also mentions The Story Grid, as an example of this.) Marissa is having a lot of fun with this, asking questions that she knows other people have, but also those that she’s unsure of (for example, what’s the difference between remote-first and remote-friendly) 16.35 mins Our guest is really enjoying working with Wayne Turmel, his co-host. On top of that, she now feels a complete part of the podcast community, something she’s never felt even though she’s been editing podcasts for a long time. She used to say she was “just an editor”, which now she realises was not being fair to herself. This raises questions like who makes the podcasting community, etc. Recording for this show has changed her mindset. For example, she’s more regularly on LinkedIn, mindfully asking questions about podcasting and networking with other podcasters. She now feels like she can be part of those conversations. 22.00 mins Marisa has been listening to podcasts since 2014 (she mentions the comedy podcast My brother, my brother and me ) including ones on podcasting, like Podcasting Business School. Pilar mentions The Audacity to Podcast, Podcasters’ Roundtable, Buzzsprout’s Buzzcast (here’s my <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referre
Sun, May 08, 2022
Adventures in (almost) completing my 300th episode
In today's episode, Pilar shares her process in creating a 3 part episode 300 for the 21st Century Work Life podcast. This is another solo episode, but I've started interviewing again. And I have you, the listeners to thank for this. In voicing in the last episode my inability or reluctance, to reach out to podcasters I wanted to talk to, I realised how silly that was, so I reached out to one of my favourite podcasters, he replied within minutes, and I'm recording with him in June! 04.10 mins You might remember that I recorded the last episode in both Audacity and Zencastr, to generate a transcript in Zencastr. I published that with the show notes so that you can have a look. It's not bad at all, but the main thing is the lack of punctuation. So it's not bad if you wanted to publish it, though you would need to do a bit of work on it, maybe an hour or so, for the half hour audio. Let me know if you are using any transcription tools and how that's going. 06.02 mins In the last episode, I shared how I was preparing to record he 9 interviews of 21st Century Work Life. Now I've released the first two parts of that episode but I still need to work on the third. Recording those interviews was like being at a party, so something to consider when doing something like this, pick people you like! The interviews were so interesting that I decided to release them as a different show, as a different podcast. So in the end I didn't use the transcripts from the conversations. As I was going to release the interviews, I needed to edit them. So as I did that, and picked up the bits I liked as I went along. I opened different Audacity projects for each of the six questions, and cut and pasted 30sec- 2min segments. I worked with a Google Doc, making notes and writing bits of script. When that was done, which took about 2 sessions of 4 hours, I went through all the bits and pieces and found the ones that went better together. I laid them out one after the other. Then I wrote the bits of script in between. I recorded those bits and then cut and posted those into the projects. Part I went quite well as I'd put everything in one project, and it lasted about 45min . 11.10 mins But episode 2 was a different story. I had 3 projects for the episode, each covering one of the questions that made up that part. And when I listened back to it, to make some show notes and check I hadn't made any mistakes, I found out I had jiggled things around and was introducing the wrong guests. So that was fun! But I've really enjoyed it. I do enjoy editing, playing with people's words and creating new sentences. In putting together a show like this, with different voice
Sun, April 24, 2022
Ep 23 Adventures in preparing for my 300th episode!
In today's episode, Pilar shares some of what she's learned from the first three interviews for this show, and how she's getting on with episode 300 of the 21st Century Work Life podcast. Plus ,she's got a book recommendation for you. I'm pausing the interviews, but will be recording more in June. But I think I'll have enough adventures of my own for at least another three episodes, so I'll hope you'll stay with me until then. And it's also an opportunity for you to get in touch with your questions and even, hey, why not, if you're in podcasting, maybe you can come on the show as a guest. Just drop me a quick note. 06.37 mins First I'd like to thank all three guests, So the three conversations are very different, and so are the points of view. For example, both Myriam and Bernie interview guests and have a completely different idea of how to interact with them. Myriam talks about how she's learned to "bring more of herself into the space", by contributing to the conversation with her own opinions, examples, etc. This helps the guest to have someone to bounce off of, and releases the pressure of them creating most of the episode content. On the other hand, Bernie prefers to stay out of the conversation as much as possible, to give the guest as much space to share. One thing that struck me about Craig's interview, is how he plans for spontaneity with his co-host. Have a listen to his interview in Episode 20 for more on this. 14.40 mins I'm starting to record the guest contributions for the 300th episode of the 21st Century Work Life podcast. As I'm recording this episode, it's the 23rd April and the show comes out on 5 May. I've overdone it! 12 guests! I've recorded 3 so far. Plus Ross, the podcast polisher for that show. I set up a Calendly for guests to book themselves in, and one of them even changed the date I'm using Zencastr to record with and gave each person their individual link. This means I'll have transcripts to work from. For episode 300, I'm thinking of putting together three parts: general thoughts, personal thoughts and thoughts about the podcast. I'm also thinking of releasing all the interviews as a separate show. There are lots of free platforms now - Libsyn Studio and Buzzsprout have an option for a free show. 28.12 mins Today I'd like to recommend the book Big Podcast by David Hooper, which is mainly about mindset. I'm finding it similar to Julia Cameron's The Artist Way, which I read on Saturday mornings at the Riverside Studios Café. In David's words, "This book isn't a series of techniques, it's a philosophy." So my kind of book! Here's a quote I like: "Softening your message is disrespectful to your audience because it doesn't allow them to hear wh
Sun, April 10, 2022
Adventures with Bernie J Mitchell: Finding your voice, giving voice to others and making a difference
Bernie J Mitchell is currently the host of Tech London and Coworking Values , but he's hosted many other shows before. In this episode, he talks to Pilar about using podcasting to find your voice, and giving voice to others. (And we even have an owl say hello.) Bernie started podcasting because he loved listening to podcasts and was also a fan of talk radio. He set up his first show and thought that it would be great to have Seth Godin on the show. So he invited him and guess what, he interviewed one of his heroes for his first episode. This was not a tactic to get lots of listeners, but because he's read everything Seth's written and he's been a gateway to many other people and concepts. Bernie was determined to ask him about his lesser known books, to bring up stuff that he hardly talked about, Bernie has hosted loads of shows, but the one that went on for longer and that Bernie enjoyed very much was Straight Out of @WorkHubs, which he hosted with friend and colleague Phil. The podcast fitted in very well with the coworking space's other activities, like the "anti-network" group, writer's club, etc. A lot of what they talked about centred around the conversations that took place in the space, and those events. 13.32 mins Bernie is now working on the CoWorking Values podcast, part of the European Coworking Assembly, which started with interviewing people about co-working, but it has now evolved to include people running spaces with a community focus, inclusion and accessibility, spaces in small towns, etc. Their content centres around their values of accessibility, community, collaboration, sustainability and openness. Bernie hosts the show, but has a great producer working with him who has organised the workflow and set up systems and processes that have enabled them to release an episode a week. The media host they use is Soundr , which allows you to search through the podcast. The search engine looks through the transcript to find the bit you want, and then points you to its place in the audio. 25.26 mins Coworking Values has always had an interview format and they make an effort to find those voices that are rarely visible in the industry. Bernie also hosts the show Tech London. He made a deliberate effort for it not to become one more podcast about start-ups, so he teamed up with the Urban MBA. The show is centred around 5G and smart cities and so it's more interesting to find guests. 35.54 mins One of the projects Bernie is most proud of is one that his colleague Jose has recently put together: voices from the coworking community sending their messages to those in the coworking community in the Ukraine. To find Bernie, google his name! Or visit berniejmitchell.c
Sun, March 27, 2022
Adventures with Myriam Hadnes: Nurturing guests, mapping out episodes and a different view on sponsorship
Myriam Hadnes is the host of the Workshops Work podcast, where she talks to guests about facilitation and collaboration. We also talk about the role the podcast has taken in developing her business and community, sponsor breaks and how she uses a visual map to guide people into her show. Workshops Work was part of her business communication, and a year and a half into her podcast, she actually changed the name of her business to match the podcast. Her first guest was her mentor, who also introduced Myriam to workshops. She then reached out to her close community and friends. The show structure has become freer now - Myriam has gone from scripting all her questions and following the script, to sending some questions through to give "the illusion of preparation" and be able to follow the conversation. 17.50 mins Through podcasting, Myriam has also learned "the art of taking space", a concept she came across through improv. By being vulnerable and sharing her own perspective, she supports her guest helping them to play with the content, instead of being responsible for creating the content for the episode. Being of service to the other person is also something that comes from facilitation. Myriam edited the first 25 episodes herself, which is important to do to get a real sense of your own presence and the conversation dynamics. "We don't want a thinking break to be confused with a tech issue." She used to take 4 hours per hour of episode. 27.30 mins When conversations are long, the episodes are split into two shows, as Myriam asked her audience about their preferred length - they said 40 minutes and that it would be good for longer episodes to be split into two. This shows there's all kind of preferences, and it's worth asking your audience. 32.36 mins A few years ago, Myriam went to a conference and was so dissatisfied that eventually, after being prompted by a guest, she set up her own conference. She invited her guests to do something at an event, where they would do something that had never done before. The first 24 hour festival took place in November 2020, and now it's evolved into this whole thing, the Never Done Before community and events: https://neverdonebefore.org/ 40.50mins Myriam talks about how she decided to get her listeners used to "sponsors breaks" since the first episode so that, if at some point she could sell sponsorship onto the show, the audience would already be used to it. 46.50 mins Myriam has a wonderful visual map on Mural for her episodes. You can find it here: https://bit.ly/podcast-map , Finally, Myriam talks about what she likes best about having her show: those moments when her and the guest forget that they are recording a show and have memorable, or incredibly fun conversations. Some of her fav
Fri, March 11, 2022
Adventures with Craig Wealand: Working with a co-host and building a community around your podcast
Yay, episode 20 and I'm celebrating by bringing in my first guest, Craig Wealand, host of Aprender Inglés con Reza y Craig , a podcast that teaches English as a foreign language. I co-hosted En clave de podcast with Craig, and we learned loads, about podcasting and about the podcast-sphere in Spain, where Craig is based. Craig's show is aimed at mainly Spanish speakers with an intermediate or advanced level of English, who want to improve it. They cover grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, they give listening practice... 15.05 MINS Feedback is so important for a podcaster and Craig's show gets a lot of it. Their listeners tend to get in touch when they have a question or a suggestion for a topic. Pilar gets lots of feedback for Gastronostalgia, but it's all from friends and family, so she's waiting for the listener pool to evolve. 19.36 MINS Pilar wants to know what Craig's recording set up looks like, as Reza goes to his house to record. By the way, Craig is very proud that they've never missed a weekly episode in all these years! During the pandemic when they recorded online, the challenge was to get good audio quality at Reza's home, because he's not set up for recording. Craig has a set of PR40 microphones and some Samson Q2Us for guests. He used to have a DBX 286s audio processor, which blocks out some of the breathing sounds, but now he uses a Rodecaster Pro. He also has a portable set up. They sit at opposite sides of the desk, to avoid bleeding from one microphone to the next. They rely heavily on facial and body gestures to guide the conversation. The whole experience is a social occasion for them, and you can hear that in the conversation. 30.45 MINS Craig runs the final mp3 file through Otter.io, and offers the transcript for his Patrons. Pilar wants to know how much work Craig does on the text file to correct the script, which also has some Spanish words of course. As an English teacher, he corrects a lot of the punctuation! Craig does the quality control as he's working on the transcript. 39.06 MINS Craig recently hit episode 400! And they've committed to another 400 episodes more! It's important to celebrate the different milestones as you progress through your podcast, because it's not easy to podcast consistently, but it's difficult to come up with different ways of marking these episodes. For episode 400, they talked about the different verb tenses. 48.13 MINS Given that they were recording in March 2022, Pilar wants to know how Craig deals with current affairs in the show, when things happen that are very much on the public's mind. They try to avoid them as they risk not making the show evergreen. However, they did record some episodes specifically about these events after people asked for them, like Brexit or the pandemic.
Sun, February 27, 2022
Adventures with listeners, guests, tech problems, and the intrusion of video
In today's episode, Pilar talks about meeting listeners, recording and tech problems xxx and I've shared a couple of things that are happening outside the English-speaking market. The other day I went for lunch with my friend Pinar, who has a podcast in Turkish and has recently received some great feedback from listeners, asking her when she was going to release more episodes. She felt guilty... This is a great motivator isn't it? And interesting that although we do podcast for ourselves, we do feel accountable to those people out there who enjoy the content. Her wine podcast in Turkish is Juliette'in Kadehi. It's important to find something we enjoy during the process to drive us through creation. Pick topics you love, take this into account when you plan your show. You'll need these moments to drive you through the quieter times and keep you podcasting. Pilar met a listener of the 21st Century Work Life podcast the other day, and she recorded with someone who listens to the show, and referred to what she'd learned from it during the interview. It's great to be reminded that what we put out there will be of use to someone else, that there are people who have never heard what we have to say. 07.51 Adventures with the tech (of course!) During our first recording with a guest for Gastronostalgia, my guest stopped being able to hear me. So any time I wanted to ask a question, I had to do it through my co-host Tomas, as if he was an interpreter. It was not very enjoyable. By the way, it's interesting to know what kind of interviewer you are. I'm a conversationalist, that is, I aim to have a conversation with the guest; Tomas is more of an interviewer, with questions leading the piece. We've started bringing guests in to be able to reach more listeners, and freshen up the show a bit, and reward our listeners with a bit of variety - and different kinds of recipes! As podcaster, Pilar doesn't like using video during the recordings, but it's important for some guests, and co-hosts. Ask your guests, but also communicate your preference. It was also great to go to a studio where they're not using cameras when the client is dialling in - just like in the good ol' days, when this was being done via ISDN (not Zoom or Teams) and we didn't have to worry about the camera pointing at us while we tried to immerse ourselves in the audio medium. 19.04 mins A couple of news items The Ondas awards for podcasts took place in Spain, and most of them come from the big producers like Podium, Spotify, Audible... however, there was also a special award for a podcaster that's been around for a while. Here's the list: https://www.premiosondas.com/premiados_ondas_podcast_2022.php?utm_source=podnews.net&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=podnews.net:2022-02-25 If you want to listen to some Sp
Sun, February 13, 2022
Adventures in setting up a community podcast, interviewing guests and creating transcripts
If you want to hear from me (Pilar) in between episodes, you can sign up to the Adventures in Podcasting newsletter here: https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/newsletter/ I recently interviewed an "unsolicited guest" for the 21st Century Work Life podcast, who was also the founder of a product. As a podcaster, you might want to check it out, it's a way of communicating via video, text and audio asynchronously. I said I wouldn't put the link in the show notes, but I've changed my mind, here it is. https://zipmessage.com/ I've become quite choosy in who guests on the show, so I've even turned down (with a heavy heart), some high profile people in our industry. The more specific and narrow the topic is, the more I can avoid tangents, and the shorter I can keep the conversation. Tthe more it turns into a conversation rather than an interview. 08.40 mins As a podcaster, I thought I could drive a conversation about anything, but that's not true. I recently realised how much it helps when I really understand a topic. I was caught short in an interview for the Next Stage Radicals podcast, when I was interviewing someone who amongst other things, coaches people at work who are autistic. This episode was the first of a "chain reaction' that will drive the Next Stage Radicals podcast from now on, so the person I interviewed will bring in a guest for the next episode, who will the host for the episode after that, etc. I'll be preparing a short document on how to host the show, but this document is for non-podcasters, so I have to keep it really simple! I've suggested that every episode is run through Auphonic so that all the episodes have the same sound level. 17.30mins I've been using the free trial of Zencastr . Even if a guest has used the platform before, ask them to try to log in before the recording time, as one of my guests recently had problems logging on, maybe due to how the permissions were set up in Chrome. Zencastr records each person's audio locally, and then they're uploaded to their servers. They also produce a transcript which, although they're not ready to be published, they can be useful for people writing the show notes, or for reference if you want to share the content with someone, who might just want to browse through it, rather than listen to the whole episode. Talking of transcripts, we've released the first one for 21st Century Work Life, for episode 293 and I'll see what the feedback is, as in, is it useful to anyone. With a limited budget and team, creating transcripts that make for a good r
Sun, January 30, 2022
Adventures in planning, recording and editing episodes
Just finished editing the bumper episode of Gastronostalgia which incorporates the 4 episodes from the month, plus the aperitif. The episode is 1.5hrs long (!) and it took me about 2.5hrs to put together, including editing of the aperitif. This show is hosted on Buzzsprout (affiliate link) and I have a max. of 3hours in my plan. But Gastronostalgia is hosted in Anchor, which is free, with no limits. So something to check out when you're choosing a media host: how much audio can you upload a month. This month I released a short episode for Facilitation Stories letting listeners know that we are still around but are having to skip a couple of episodes because we're way behind. Let your listeners know, but don't stress if you have to miss an episode. We had some tech problems with the recording app for Gastronostalgia again, including Tomas' file not recording at all. I've decided that when possible, I'm recording a back up with zoom, but record locally at each of our ends, with Audacity or even just QuickTime on the Mac. I'm reading Known , which talks about how to be known in your field through the production of online content. So far, all the examples are about people who've created short videos, blog posts, artwork on Instagram... The author talks about finding "your space". Before I forget, did you how I have a blog? The latest post is an attempt to link a well-known motivation theory to the new podcaster's priorities. Let me know what you think if you read it. And by the way, did you know I have a newsletter too? 15.20Mins What's going on in the world of podcasting? Apple Podcasts now has a form for you to submit your show to be featured. If you're new to podcast ad here no attachment to traditional audio editing, and look at different ways of sharing your content, you might want to look at Descript . One bit of research worth paying attention to: in the Uk, 94% of listeners listen to podcasts alone, which is not surprising, but a good reminder of the nature of our relationship with the audience. It's a one-one experience, but you can also decide to remind the listener that there are others listening the content with them. It's a matter of choice for you, the podcaster. Finally just wanted to remind you of how invested our audience can become in us. I've been listening to Rachel Herron's How Do You Write podcast for a few years now. It reminds me of how important we can becom
Sun, January 16, 2022
Adventures in Co-Hosting and a Few Updates
My first 2 recordings this year have been with co-hosts, which is great, so today's episode is about that. But first, some updates from the industry and myself 01.35 Spotify has introduced ratings. This blog post by Anchor explains how it works and has some suggestions of how to make the best of it. Podcast ratings on Spotify: An easy way to make a good first impression—and draw in new listeners Remember that some platforms say that if you mention one, you need to mention them too! Something to be mindful of. By the way, I haven't been able to find how to rate a podcast on my Spotify app... 07.20 If your show has an Instagram account you might want to fill in this form to be promoted on Amazon Music's Instagram account https://form.jotform.com/212855057995065 Samsung podcasts looks promising from a download point of view, for Adventures, but I don't think gastronostalgia is on - there Apple, then Spotify 10.51 On Adventures in Podcasting news, I'm tweaking how I get myself out there. I've come to the conclusion that my interest in podcasting comes from it being a medium to get your voice out there, not just content marketing, creating your space to express yourself I've also done a couple of voiceover gigs in studios recently - I talk a little bit about that too. 16.03 Adventures in Co-Hosting My first 2 recordings have been with co-hosts, which is great, because there's a non-negotiable time to start reading (with some flexibility of course) and you've got to be on top form. Plus, it's fun to talk. I recorded one episode of My Pocket Psych and one for Gastronostalgia There's no way of working with someone else. MPP is heavily structured; with Gastro, we have a few notes. For Gastro, we recorded 3 episodes, negotiating who kicks off which as we go along. I had even forgotten our staple welcome! (I mention Notion and Trello .) Their aims are also different: With Gastro, almost anything goes, whereas with MPP, the business' reputation, and ours as professionals are at stake. The relationship with the two co-hosts is also interesting. With Richard, a friendship has emerged from a professional relationship, with Tomas its the other way around. The dynamics of the relationship are part of the content and affect the listener's experience Finding a co-host is not easy. I've been very lucky and it's worked out well - you don't have to have a relationship beforehand, but you need to have complete interest + curiosity about your topic, regardless of why you are doing it. Your experience as podcaster is also a consideration. You both don't need to be experienced, but at least have experience
Sun, December 12, 2021
The adventure of creating your show notes (and other bits and pieces)
Pilar talks about some of her adventures when recording and editing an episode, as well as a more holistic decision she made about content. The 2nd part of the episode covers the 4th part of episode production: consolidation. You can now sign up to the newsletter here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/y9r4k6 Mis-adventures in recording I talk about a recent problem with the tech recording for Gastronostalgia . I couldn't get into the recording app, I tried 2 browsers and even the phone, and it wasn't working. It's important to have a plan B that you can easily move to. We moved to Zoom, but I think an app I had previously installed supposed to remove. background noise kicked in, and the audio was terrible. I'd forgotten to have a local recording on Audacity! Be careful with noise-cancelling apps that are designed to work with the in-built microphone, as they work in a funny way with proper microphones. Make sure you test the app with your kit. The second mis-adventure relates to the two planes in which we might operate when we're recording: producer and host. I do get distracted sometimes when I start to think about how I'm going to edit the episode, or if there is background noise at my end or the guest's... and that leads to not being present or listening to the guest. Which can lead to embarrassing situations. Is this something that happens to you? I would love to hear! 10.42 mins I have an adventure about content, how personal we can get in what we share. Recently I added a piece of content to Facilitation Stories talking about my personal experience attending a workshop which took me out of my comfort zone and challenged my values. Knowing the audience of FS might share the experience, or how the experience affected me, I decided to include it. It also helped that I had a guest on the show who's a friend, so I was able to share it with him and get his opinion, and in the process, share it with listeners. This is the episode. We need to sense what's appropriate and know the value it will bring to the listener. 16.00 mins I'll be taking a break until mid-January. It's ok to take a break, many podcasters get burnt out. Listeners will stay with you, although it's worth knowing that some apps will pause downloads for subscribers if you don't release regularly. You can republish some episodes if you want to keep your feed "warm", and add an introduction. ( The Bestseller Experiment does this very well.) Recently I did a socially-distanced voiceover job, it was a bit weird, but interesting, and a bit like recordi
Sun, November 28, 2021
The adventure of editing an episode
As I share my recent adventures in editing episodes, I hope there will be plenty for you to take away. In this episode, I talk about why I make certain editing choices, the minimum you need to learn if you want to edit yourself, or the different ways in which you can work with an editor. There are even some real-time examples recorded as I went along. I've started a new format for the co-hosted episodes I do with Maya for the 21st Century Work Life podcast. https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/podcasts/rethinking-digital-workspace I'm also mindful that episodes can probably be shorter now. When we started, we were one of the few podcasts in the space, but now there's a lot more choice. Got a fab piece of feedback for the first time in a long while, saying how much they enjoy that show because it's like overhearing a conversation, that you want to know more about. It's important to know what reaction you want your listeners to have to the material. However, many people like myself still enjoy long-form content. Episode 159 of podcasts roundtable is one hour 43 minutes long https://www.podcastersroundtable.com/ads-for-everyone/ They only release about once a month, so the audience, and producer can take it! We've reached 100 episodes for My Pocket Psych! If you are considering starting a show, you might want to listen to find out what Richard, a coach himself, has learned through the process of podcasting, and working with me. https://www.worklifepsych.com/podcast/100/ I mention two apps: https://www.notion.so https://trello.com I managed to get back to editing an episode of Gastro, I love listening back to those episodes, they remind me of the true spirit of podcasting. My main concern there is to remove the mannerisms from co-host and myself, arm, arm, and myself getting tangled sometimes not being able to find the right words. It’s nice to leave mistakes in sometimes. 13.20mins (To see some screenshots go to https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/adventure-of-editing-a-podcast-episode/ ) I also enjoying putting sound effects in, something I can’t do in any of my other shows, except this one, hence why you might hear random sound effects, I’m still playing and seeing what works. I mention Audacity, Auphonic and other resources. You can find the full list here: https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/resources/ Should you hire an editor, I talk through the levels of help you can get with editing. Talking of editing, three phases: Editing the conversation Building the episode Polishing the sound to export How much should you edit yourself: Learn to silence bits, to cut bits, or to duck music, and check the specs for exporting or you something like Auphonic. <br/
Mon, November 15, 2021
Adventures when recording with guests and other recording advice
In this episode I cover a few updates and then cover some updates that all have to do with Recording. I hope you can learn something from them. I've signed up to Storyblocks to access sound effects. I've also added 21st Century Work Life and Management Café to the Virtual not Distant Facebook page. At the moment, only US-based listeners can listen through the mobile app. The 21st CWL podcast episodes now involve FOUR people in their creation . And final update: the Adventures in Podcasting website is coming along nicely. Take a look: https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/ 06.20 minutes In this episode we'll cover the next stage of the episode creation process: recording. The most important thing is to find a room with good acoustics - and if you're recording with someone else, use headphones. Soft furnishings are great too, as well as carpeted floors. Make sure you're comfortable. I stand and face the microphone, but keep the camera off. Many guests prefer the camera on, even if we're not looking at each other. With some co-hosts I record with the camera off, but some prefer to have it on, even if it's just for presence, or to gesture to each other if we're going on for too long, or speaking too fast. For a list of tech to record with, check out the Resources page: https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/resources/ 15.25 minutes Recording with a guest Pick your guests carefully. As your show grows, you'll get lots of requests to be on your show - pick guests carefully, have fun with them. Recently I recorded with someone who had a relatively high profile, even though she wasn't 100% sure he was suitable. Turns out he wasn't... And then there was the time when myself and Lisette recorded with someone who would not share anything on the show... plus didn't know who he was recording with (as his follow up email of "when are we recording" showed...) In this episode of the Self Publishing Show, there's an example of when a guest almost takes over the show: https://selfpublishingformula.com/episode-295/ 24.50mins Recording with a co-host I recently recorded episode 100 of My Pocket Psych, with co-host Richard!!!! Our roles are defined, and he lays down a really good plan of each episode, with just a few bullet points to guide us through. With other co-hosts, I prefer a more spontaneous approach, but then it's easy for us to take the episode in different directions. If you have any questions, let me know and feel free to get in touch! https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com
Mon, November 01, 2021
Rekindling the joy of podcasting and preparing for your episodes
In this episode, I talk about my latest adventures in podcasting and share what you need to think about when preparing your episodes. Gastronostalgia is going well, we've recorded our weekly episodes until mid January 2022, which is such a great (and unusual) feeling! We also released our first episode with a "full menu". We've incorporated an "apperitif", as listeners (mainly our friends) were requesting more content! When we listen to a podcast, if we don't know the hosts, it helps us feel like we know them; and if we know they hosts, it helps us feel like we're with them. Putting this together made me realise how unorganised I've been with the labelling of audio files and folders. Even if you're at the beginning of your podcasting adventure and don't have much material yet, it pays off to get organised for when the show continues to grow. Gastronostalgia has helped me capture the joy of podcasting; having a conversation with friends, that you share with others. Even if your show is for your business, it's worth capturing that joy, the joy of creating your own show where you can share what you are up to with the world. As the Gastro podcast is hosted on Anchor, where you can include polls and questions for the audience, but do listeners know that feature is there? Another thing to look out for with Anchor is that you can't have more than one show per account, and you can't grab the embed code for each episode when you schedule it, you have to wait until it's published. 10.51 If you are in love with podcasts and podcasting, you must listen to this episode from Buzzcast, 6 Aug 2021 The Life-Changing Power of Podcasts with Elsie Escobar . Elise is a podcast veteran and a very strong advocate for the medium - she's been doing it for ages! She talks about how listening to podcasts made her feel like she was connecting with people who were nothing like herself. Adventures in Podcasting is changing the schedule! I will publish an episode every two weeks, while I pay some attention to the business side. I now have help to build the social media, and the website. I'm also in danger of overpodcasting, I have a lot of recording waiting for editing, and the audio is just piling up!Plus, the bad posture when using the mouse or writing by hand means that I've hurt my right shoulder - although the pain went during recording with a friend. 16.20 Preparing for your recording Preparation starts right at the beginning of your idea generation phase. Some podcasters love to plan everything in advance, others start working on the individual episodes, one by one. If you're recording with someone else, you might want to use: <a href='https://calendly.c
Mon, October 18, 2021
The four stages of episode production
Today I share what's involved in the podcast episode production process: from having an idea to appearing in listeners' ears. Facebook continues to play strong in audio, with an "audio hub", which includes not just podcasts, but also "rooms". This is one space to look out for, thinking about different ways in which us audio people can find new audiences. Much of this is still only relevant to the US, and to mobile apps, but worth keeping an eye out on. Audio continues to be strong, and it looks like podcast listening is back up to pre-pandemic levels. Another recent piece that's important to us, not as much regarding information but because it raises some important questions: Spotify is breaking podcasts . Even though as indie podcasters, we're unlikely (never say never!) to be poached by Spotify, it's important to consider whether at any point we should go exclusive with only one platform, and when we should offer podcasts behind some kind of paywall. There is also a parallel with the indie author industry, where writers make a decision between being exclusive to Kindle Unlimited, and not publishing more widely, vs not being part of that membership programme, through which they could make some royalties. (By the way, you can find the ebook Plan Your Podcast on all online bookshops and libraries.) 12.24 mins My own adventures Thinking of restructuring 21st Century Work Life : there are loads more podcasts now and these episodes are loooong. Shorter episodes do better and My Pocket Psych is proof of this, as the new shorter episodes are getting more listens than our previous one. General shows about leadership also have content about online collaboration and leading remote teams. So I'm thinking about how to make the show work more for the business - I know, a bit late, isn't it, after more than 284 episodes! But I love doing the show so much that I've gone for enjoyment over ROI! Every now and then, it's worth reviewing your content strategy to change with the times - general context and podcasting. Adventures in Podcasting - I launched into the podcast, ignoring my plan which is around 2 years old!.Quite pleased because original plan didn't include all these industry updates - but the space was smaller when I made that plan. The plan was also to interview others, for the book, and so I'll start that around episode 20. I'll start with my friends! 20.06 mins The "helpful section": a quick overview of the podcast episode creation process In a nutshell: Preparation - Decide on the topic/angle of the episode. - Prepare an outline or a script. - Schedule the recording. Content Creation - Record the audio. File Cr
Mon, October 11, 2021
Platform updates and getting a new show off the ground
Even though I've been trying to keep these episodes short, the last episode was 30 minutes long. I'd like to keep them short as a challenge for myself, and also, because there are so many shows out there that you might want to check out quite a few! Today I'll talk through my adventures, with reference to 3 pieces of news: - Did you know that YouTube is hiring its first executive focused only on podcasts? https://www.slashgear.com/youtube-podcast-plans-could-muddle-things-over-at-google-again-06694220/ I've been posting episodes of 21st Century Work Life on YouTube, with no joy, but many people do listen to audio only podcasts there. Now that YouTube is going to be opening up that space it's worth considering it as a destination. Are podcasts becoming a commodity, the same way as sometimes we search for information, find a blog post, read it and never come back to it. The same might be happening with podcasts. Something to bear in mind. And audio search is growing, so worth bearing that in mind when you create your episodes. For example, I've been giving a clear headline summary at the beginning of each episode of 21st CWL for that reason. - Anchor has introduced polls and listener questions, so that they show up in Spotify. https://www.theanchorshow.com/spotify-adds-polls/ This is great because it's difficult to get listeners to reach out, so it's great if they can do it straight from the app. I'm trying this for our new show, Gastronostalgia, in Spanish, so I'll keep you posted. - Descript has added loads of new sound editing features, becoming a really strong contender in the editing space https://www.descript.com/blog/article/new-in-descript-studio-sound-overdub-model-pro-audio-effects-and-more I don't use it myself, but from what I understand you can edit in there in the normal way, by tweaking the sound waves, or you can edit like in a text document, by editing the transcript it generates. Remember that if you're looking for a media host and you decide to go with Buzzsprout, you can support Adventures in Podcasting by using this affiliate link. My personal updates We've published the first couple episodes of Gastronostalgia and would you believe it, I still forgot to carry out some of the steps, so I'll be putting together a checklist for launching a show. Luckily I have my co-host Tomás who looks after show notes, social media and lots of other stuff, so it's a joy to only look afte
Mon, October 04, 2021
Improving your voice as a podcast host and updates
In today's episode, I talk about NaPodPoMo, what it means to improve your voice as a podcast host, as well as industry and my own updates. To start with, an inspiring tweet I came across on my feed , it's in Spanish, so here is the translation. "A podcast is more than a distribution format - it has to do with your narrative, with your business, and above all with the ability to communicate a message in an intimate and personal way." Partly, this is due to the fact that audio is a medium that doesn't take lying very well, so listeners will hear if you are not being yourself, or at least, a true version of yourself. What do you think? Do get in touch with your thoughts. 03.33mins Have you heard of NaPodPoMo? 09.02mins Check out this article if you are looking for a podcast media host: The Best Podcast Hosting Sites of 2021 Some new podcasters are getting confused between podcast hosts and directories, thinking you upload directly to the directories. If you are looking for a new host and would like to support this show, I recommend Buzzsprout . They have a free plan for you to give them a try and they're very easy to use. I used them for the first time for the exercises of the Plan Your Podcast Challenge - which by the way, opens up again on 18 October. By the way, in the episode I refer to an episode from Podcast Insider, (I couldn't remember the name of the show...) it's called Crutch Words in Podcasting , it's episode 259 Pilar worked with a client who'd been told she needed "voice training". First of, be specific about what that means. Then consider: - Your microphone and your recording environment. It's not just about audio quality, but about how you "play" with the microphone, how you use the microphone to connect with the audience - Diction and breath This is something you have to work on before you start recording, and in between recordings. Check out these videos to help you work on them. - Listen to yourself Even if you are planning to outsource the editing of your show, edit your speech yourself at the beginning, so that you can start listening to your own mannerisms, and changing anything you think is necessary. I would love to hear from you - your adventures, your questions... <a href='https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.
Mon, September 27, 2021
Listeners know you, working with a co-host and intros & outros
In this episode, I talk about how great it is that listeners feel more like old acquaintances than strangers when you first meet them, and how developing relationships with listeners is one of the unexpected benefits of podcasting. (I'd love to hear from you by the way: here's my contact page .) I've started working on Gastronostalgia - working with a co-host is hard work, as you develop your personas and dynamics. (It's also a lot of fun by the way!) At 12.37 mins, I go into how to create your Intro and Outro, for those of you new to podcasting. I'm still deciding whether to have a stock Outro to end THIS show, as I quite like the post-roll feature in Buzzsprout. I recommend Buzzsprout as a media host - if you do sign up to them, you can use this affiliate link to support Adventures in Podcasting. Thank you for reading (and listening if you have listened to this episode) - Keep podcasting! If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Mon, September 20, 2021
A podcaster's influence, covering up your bad edits and lots of industry news
Today's episode is packed with news, and a little bit of commentary too! Joe Rogan, confined to Spotify, is losing influence Your own influence as host Using music to cover your difficult edits Amazon Music's helpful email Zencastr Introducing Smart Filters: Remove Long Pauses Samsung's new app I'm particularly happy to see this one: Head of Podcasts at the Prison Radio Association in the UK. Check out the job in the PodJobs.net website , And my own updates! I'm starting a new show in Spanish, and you can sign up to the email sequence for Adventures in Podcasting here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/a7x2c7 And if you're looking for a media host to host your show, check out Buzzsprout through this affiliate link . If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Mon, September 13, 2021
Show notes and Terms and Conditions
In today’s show, I follow up on some things I brought up in last week’s episode, specifically, I’ll talk a bit about show notes and I’m also going to talk about knowing the terms and conditions of the services you’re using. I’ll also talk about a small experiment I’m doing with Buzzsprout (affiliate link), the platform where I’m hosting this show. My own adventures: editing episode from a live conversation that had all been recorded on one track. I talk about the different functions of show notes. , and mention episode 75 of Podcast Envy , One other thing I wanted to follow up on: the account you need with Apple I referred to is Podcasts Connect . As my last item today, I wanted to bring to your attention the terms and conditions of your media host. Have you read them? Do you know what you’re signing up to? What about the terms and conditions of the destinations, or the apps where your episodes are appearing? And just in case you’re wondering how I came to think about this: it was prompted by episode 257 from Podcast Insider , released on 20 Aug 2021. The article they referred to, which I recommend you read, as it doesn’t just talk about some media hosts, but also places you’re likely to be using, like Amazon Music and YouTube is “ Some unusual terms and conditions from podcast companies ” from Oct 29,2019, updated 16 Aug 2021 and written by James Cidland. And that’s the end of today’s show! If you want to know, this script has taken over an hour to prepare and then about 20 minutes to turn into a blog post! In the next episode, I’ll be talking about your ethical responsibilties as host – and other stuff. And then I’ll probably be talking about your intro and outro.. Get in touch: www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/contact/ If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Mon, September 06, 2021
Getting the episode out there and content resources
In this episode, I explain why I have Buzzsprout as my media host, and how long it took for the show to appear in Apple Podcasts and other podcast apps. (Hint, not long at all!) Beware of allowing your podcast host to submit directly to Apple, as you might lose control of your show. Best to do this through https://podcastsconnect.apple.com/ I now need to start publishing the episodes (through an embed code) over at adventuresinpodcasting.com. I'm using BlueHost for the hosting of that website, with Wordpress as the infrastructure. As you can see, these show notes are written in the first person. I'm still deciding whether to use a transcript for each episode, as they are quite short, or leave them like this, in bullet point form, or create a mini blog post. If you need very simple sound effects for your show, check out the BBC Sound Effects library - but remember to look at the terms and conditions for their use. ALWAYS check out the license of any sound effects / music you use, and don't grab any ol' music to place on your podcast! If you want pod friendly music, I recommend NeoSounds . If you're short on inspiration for your episode content, check out Content Gems, a platform where you can use keywords to search for content, and receive a digest of what's new on the web every day. (I heard about this through the book But I'm Not an Expert, by Meera Kothand.) That's all for now, speak next week! (PS Links to Buzzsprout and BlueHost are affiliate links - I get a monetary reward if you sign up to them after clicking through here.) If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Mon, August 30, 2021
How much should you edit your voice tracks?
Pilar talks shares how she decides how much to edit her own speech. And, what about guest interviews? How much should you edit them and what do you do if you don't think a guest interview is fit for your show? Looking for a podcast media host? Give Buzzsprout a try. (affiliate link) If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Mon, August 23, 2021
Setting up your recording space
In this episode Pilar shares her own set up, providing (hopefully) some ideas on how to set up your recording space, as well as a quick overview of the episode production process. She mentions the Rode-NT USB microphone, Auphonic , and Buzzsprout (links 1 & 3 are affiliate links). If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Sat, August 21, 2021
Niching down, an audio is not a podcast and Zoom
In this episode: why the best way to decide how much to niche down and what angle to take with your podcast is to start, and see where your show and your listeners take you and why we shouldn't call a piece of audio a "podcast". Pilar also has some advice for recording with guests, and on using Zoom for recording your podcast. If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
Sat, August 21, 2021
The Most Important Thing is to Start
In this episode, Pilar gets behind the microphone to share one of the greatest joy of podcasting: gaining new insights as you record. If you're thinking of starting your own podcasting adventure, I recommend Buzzsprout as host - click here for my affiliate link, which also gets you a little discount , and Riverside FM for recording, which you can access through this other affiliate link.
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