Anonymous Podcasting and Podcast Host Privacy (Big Podcast Insider Issue 125)

This episode of Build a Big Podcast is about anonymity in podcasting and using anonymous podcasting as a way to take advantage of social media without exposing too much of yourself online. Topics covered in this episode: Introduction to anonymous and anonymous podcasting as a way to take advantage of social media without exposing too much of yourself Balancing the demands of numerous podcast interviews and the impact on scheduling flexibility Using a caricature or icon as a podcast persona Audio podcasting vs. "YouTube" and other video options Utilizing QR codes for your podcast The Streisand Effect and the consequences of trying to hide or censor information Why anonymity may not be the best option for podcasters looking to establish themselves as experts Finding a middle ground between anonymity and oversharing personal information Episode Timestamps: [00:06:05] Podcasting is less exhausting than YouTube due to less pressure to present oneself in a specific way and less energy needed for discovery. [00:07:16] Podcasting can be an energy suck, even with help, and can throw off your schedule, but it may be worth it if you consider the other factors involved. [00:08:04] Anonymous Podcast Example – Swindled shares true stories of white-collar crimes and corporate evil. [00:10:06] People removing drugs from their medicine cabinets to avoid nosy guests, and the Streisand Effect, which happens when attempting to hide information. [00:12:45] Grammar Girl and using an icon or "official photo" to control your image. [00:14:02] Why I grew a beard ... and why you didn't know. [00:18:21] The evolution of email addresses and tips for maintaining anonymity in podcast fan mail. [00:20:54] A $19 tool to generate custom QR codes for podcast subscriptions, which can be tracked and changed on demand, offering flexibility for directing listeners. The Newsletter for Podcasters: Big Podcast Insider - Podcasting Newsletter This episode is brought to you by Riverside ... Riverside is online recording software that makes it easy for podcasters to record studio-quality interviews from anywhere. Try it free and, if you like it, get 15% off any membership plan when you use the code BIGPODCAST.