A chance Facebook call proved how versatile the platform can be for podcast interviews, and if you want to take your calls up a notch test out Call In Studio.
Yearly archives: 2021
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Writing the script for a radio commercial seems an easy thing to do. Mention the name of the company, the thing they want to promote, add a catchphrase or slogan, and end with a contact phone number – job done. […]
Building a solid listener base for your new podcast can be a daunting prospect, but there are some short cuts if your are bold enough. The first thing you should do is share your podcast everywhere you can across all […]
Creating added value for your podcast subscribers is a great way to raise or boost your profile. One way to do this is to create a PDF or digital book made up of the key points of your podcasts, collated […]
Sure, we all know to remove unwanted noises and mistakes from our podcasts, but audio editing can involve a lot more than the obvious. There’s an art to it that can really improve the impact your interviews have on your […]
There’s an audio recording and editing app I’ve been using on and off for a few years now that’s ideal for recording podcasts and radio shows. It’s totally free, reliable, and as solid as any audio app can be. I’ve […]
It’s old advice, but well worth repeating. After you have a good number of podcasts under your belt it’s a good idea to listen back to older shows to see what you can learn from your mistakes. Well, perhaps mistakes […]
If you like shouting into the wind then making a podcast could be for you. After all the technical aspects of recording and getting your podcast listed on the key platforms is done, the hard work begins – building an […]
When it comes books to help you find your way as a podcaster, the field is wide open (I’ve even written one myself). Having worked in broadcasting during the 80s (using vinyl and tape), and then rekindling my love of […]
It’s not often someone calls to make a complaint, but it’s been happening a lot over the past few months. It turns out my phone number is similar to supermarket chain New World Hobsonville. From the conversations I’ve had with […]
If you are knew to interviewing guests on your podcast you may feel a little nervous. That’s only natural. However, the more you know about your guest, and the reason you are interviewing them, then the better you will feel […]
No matter how much you spend on a microphone the key to getting the best from it is for you to get to know it. To treat it like a friend. Only rarely can you just plug a mic in […]
What would happen if your audience were shut out of using social media, or if you found yourself in hot water with the social media de-platform bots? You'd risk losing the ability to connect with your followers, to tell them of your new episode etc.
When Jacinda Ardern was elected as prime minister the first time, she stood in parliament and told us her government would be open and transparent. It isn’t. In fact, obtaining information from government appears to be harder today than under […]
By Steve Hart I watched a very interesting documentary on Aljazeera TV last week about pirate broadcasters Radio Caroline and The Voice of Peace. While UK station Caroline – launched in the 1960s – promotes LA (loving awareness), The Voice […]