Podcasts That Matter: Recent Episodes

Podcasts That Matter

Daily tips on podcasting.

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0:10 Why podcasting isn’t going anywhere.

1:11 Think about what inspires and excites you.

1:49 Talk about whatever you are obsessed with.

2:07 How to let your ideas flow.

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0:27 Should you use a USB microphone?

0:51 Other microphone choices to consider.

1:33 Why you should always trust your own ears.

1:43 Considering the placement of your microphone.

2:31 Why you should test different kinds of microphones.

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0:18 The creative process: chipping vs. building. 

1:06 How podcasts are becoming emergent. 

1:45 Documenting the ordinary to inspire others. 

2:13 Why you should podcast like a dog.

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0:19 Branding and podcast descriptions. 

0:39 Thinking about your target demographic.

1:09 Why you should tell people exactly what they’ll get if they listen.

1:24 How to write a podcast description

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0:16 Dealing with fear.

0:55 Why it really is important to share your story.
1:09 Fighting fears, in publishing and podcasting. 

1:40 Why you need to just do it. 

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0:23 Why your episode title can make a big difference in branding.

1:15 The importance of numbering your episodes.

1:40 Elements to consider when naming your episode. 

1:51 Creating a title for your interview episode. 

2:38 Why you should consider your podcast tone and audience.

2:54 Testing and getting feedback.

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0:12 How we have been conditioned to listening.

0:46 Finding people to listen to you.

1:06 Why the second wave of podcasting is undersaturated.

1:40 Documenting the world around you

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0:25 Why it’s so complicated to record outdoors.

1:11 Strategies for reducing background noise.

1:50 Identifying sound and choosing where to record.

2:50 Why podcasting doesn’t have to be broadcast quality. 

3:08 Determining the level of your microphone.

3:48 Trust your ears.

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0:27 Why everyone really should share their story.

1:07 Everyone has something unique to share.

1:42 Why podcasting is about your story, not making money.

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0:15 What is stumbling.

0:55 How stumbling can benefit your podcast.

1:27 Finding the balance in editing your podcast

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0:15 Financially investing in books vs. a podcast.

0:53 Why you shouldn’t worry about monetizing your podcast.

1:36 Podcasting as an intimate experience with your listener.

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0:22 What are plosives?

1:02 Why certain sounds create distortions.

2:03 How to deal with plosives.

2:32 Avoiding feedback while recording.

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0:26 How podcasting involves your underused sense.

1:04 Why are our eyes are over-exhausted.

1:31 Slowing down to escape the interruptions. 

1:57 Podcasting as an opportunity to access people’s ears.

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0:26 Visualizing microphones.

2:08 How to create good sound.

2:41 Tips for different microphones.

3:31 Why listening is the best method

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0:28 The significance of raw emotion in recording.

1:55 What makes great podcasts great. 

2:24 The magic of voice and sound

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0:17 Why we can listen while we drive, but probably shouldn’t eat.

1:01 Challenge: can you drive while you speak?

1:32 Treating your podcast like a friend in the car.

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0:19 The pros and cons of social media.

1:07 The illusion of social media vs. the realness of podcasting.

1:53 Why your voice needs to be heard.

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0:28 The ubiquity of microphones.

0:42 Thinking about your current sound.

1:16 How to take one step forward in recording.

1:56 Experimenting with recording.

2:55 How external sound can add to the atmosphere of your podcast.

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0:22 How to use description in podcasting.

0:38 Setting the scene.

1:13 Podcasting as a new medium.

1:38 How sharing your world shares value.

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0:29 Why I love realistic podcasts.

0:52 The first wave of podcasting was more techy - and more tricky.

1:22 The benefits of having a recording and listening device in your hand.

1:55 Why there’s still time to get into podcasting.

2:15 Be careful of overproducing your podcast.

2:26 Why it’s ok for listeners to hear the imperfections in your podcast.

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0:17 Why we are in the second wave of podcasting.

0:42 Thinking like a podcaster, not a broadcaster.

0:54 Focusing on conversation and atmosphere.

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0:15 Introducing Podcasts That Matter

0:28 Why podcasts are a big part of our lives.

0:55 How podcasts empower you to be a thought leader.

1:32 Encouragement to lead others.