Ask The Industry Podcast

Sara Cywinski is Senior Commissioner of Comedy, Humour & Gift Books at eBury Random House (the worlds largest publisher). She's previously written books including Kate:Style Princess and been an "ideas generator" for books at John Blake Publishing. She's been at eBury for nearly 3 years and enjoys combining her love for social media with discovering the new big thing in writing.

 I got her on the podcast to talk about -

• How Random House scouts for authors using social media
• How to get noticed by Random House Does Amazon have too much power in the book industry?
• What are selling more, digital or physical books and what’s the future for both?
• What is a good way of getting noticed by Random House without sending something weird to the office?
• Can I book just be launched as book or does it need to have a tour / launch party / blog content associated with it?
• How long does it take for a book to go from an idea to the bookshelf?
• When is the best time to bring out a comedy / humour book? How much and what should an author send Random House? The whole book? An idea?

AND MORE!

This podcast would be useful to anyone who wants to get a book published or self-publish a book themselves. 

You can stream the podcast here (with show notes) - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/SaraCywinski

Or get it on iTunes here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937

If you enjoyed it please consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Patron for only $1 (80p) per episode! https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast 

Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough

Or come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoom

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My 2nd book is finally out! It's called "How To Make A Living By Working For Free" and you can buy it here for £5 (digital) or £8 (paperback). Here's the synopsis of the book - 

The book is a how-to guide for artists to create their own online community for their work and how that community can support the artist to become sustainable in every way.

The book takes a critical and in-depth look at the media's perception of "free content" vs the reality of what the general public see it as.

If you're an artist in the modern age who wants a sustainable audience you're no longer just an artist, you're a community leader.

If you'd like to read the first few chapters of the book you can find a PDF version of that here.

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Every little bit helps! Alternatively you can support the show by giving it a review in iTunes or just by sharing the episode with a friend or two!

Thanks,

Si

x

Want more content from me? Why wouldn't you!

Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self.

Here are the links -

iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-podcast/id1303205943

Webstream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AudioTimeCapsulePodcast

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFZ_FLH1XqrCZysA1nFISw

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008996252556647/?ref=br_rs

Twitter - https://twitter.com/audiotimetravel

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.

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Ben Walker (@_Ben_Walker) is the founder of Fuzz Productions  who have created Sony Award-winning 'Do The Right Thing', the Loaded LAFTA-winning 'Pappy's Flatshare Slamdown' and the Chortle Award-winning 'Richard Herring: As It Occurs To Me'. We also make Richard Herring's other podcast 'Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast'. They also produce video content for YouTube and BBC online.

 I got him on the podcast to talk about -

• The advantages and disadvantages of creating a podcast vs creating a BBC Radio show.
• How Richard Herrings podcasts make money and what he gets from that audience.
• Can you make a living by creating podcasts
• How to promote a podcast and help yours find its audience.
• How hard is it to start a podcast?
• How do you build an audience for a podcast?
• Advice for creating a podcast that people actually want to listen to.

AND MORE!

This podcast would be useful to anyone who wants to start a podcast but doesn't know where to start or is scared of how much work it might be.

You can stream the podcast here (with show notes) - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/BenWalker

Or get it on iTunes here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937

If you enjoyed it please consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Patron for only $1 (80p) per episode! https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast 

Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough

Or come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoom

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My 2nd book is finally out! It's called "How To Make A Living By Working For Free" and you can buy it here for £5 (digital) or £8 (paperback). Here's the synopsis of the book - 

The book is a how-to guide for artists to create their own online community for their work and how that community can support the artist to become sustainable in every way.

The book takes a critical and in-depth look at the media's perception of "free content" vs the reality of what the general public see it as.

If you're an artist in the modern age who wants a sustainable audience you're no longer just an artist, you're a community leader.

If you'd like to read the first few chapters of the book you can find a PDF version of that here.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Every little bit helps! Alternatively you can support the show by giving it a review in iTunes or just by sharing the episode with a friend or two!

Thanks,

Si

x

Want more content from me? Why wouldn't you!

Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self.

Here are the links -

iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-podcast/id1303205943

Webstream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AudioTimeCapsulePodcast

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFZ_FLH1XqrCZysA1nFISw

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008996252556647/?ref=br_rs

Twitter - https://twitter.com/audiotimetravel

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amee Smith is an associate director and PR expert at Prospero Arts. She has been in PR for over 6 years and has a wealth of experience in promoting and publicizing shows, tours and Edinburgh runs.

 I got them on the podcast to talk about -

• How do you make connections / relationships with journalists?
• How do they scout for new people / talent to represent?
• How to “PR” an Edinburgh Fringe show / solo tour.
• How are the “top 10” lists put together and how can a PR help get a show featured?
• When is the right time to send off your press release / contact journalists?
• Do stunts work at the Edinburgh Fringe?
• What free ways can you get publicity for your show / tour?
• What value does the star rating system have on a tour / Edinburgh show?
• Do they really help shows?
• How does fewer printed newspapers impact on a PR’s job to get more coverage for a tour?

AND MORE!

This podcast would be useful to any performer who has a show / tour / Edinburgh run they want to promote or a comedy fan who loves to know how much work and effort goes on behind-the-scenes of a shows marketing strategy.

You can stream the podcast here (with show notes) - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/AmeeSmith

Or get it on iTunes here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937

If you enjoyed it please consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Patron for only $1 (80p) per episode! https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast 

Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough

Or come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoom

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My 2nd book is finally out! It's called "How To Make A Living By Working For Free" and you can buy it here for £5 (digital) or £8 (paperback). Here's the synopsis of the book - 

The book is a how-to guide for artists to create their own online community for their work and how that community can support the artist to become sustainable in every way.

The book takes a critical and in-depth look at the media's perception of "free content" vs the reality of what the general public see it as.

If you're an artist in the modern age who wants a sustainable audience you're no longer just an artist, you're a community leader.

If you'd like to read the first few chapters of the book you can find a PDF version of that here.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Every little bit helps! Alternatively you can support the show by giving it a review in iTunes or just by sharing the episode with a friend or two!

Thanks,

Si

x

Want more content from me? Why wouldn't you!

Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self.

Here are the links -

iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-podcast/id1303205943

Webstream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AudioTimeCapsulePodcast

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFZ_FLH1XqrCZysA1nFISw

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008996252556647/?ref=br_rs

Twitter - https://twitter.com/audiotimetravel

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

.Zena Barrie and Michelle Flower founded the Camden Fringe (@CamdenFringe) in 2006 as an alternative to the Edinburgh Fringe. 

 I got them on the podcast to talk about -

• Thoughts on why the Camden Fringe is a viable alternative to the Edinburgh Fringe.
• How to promote a Camden Fringe show Is the gentrification of Camden impacting on the Fringe’s development
• Why do they not do any free shows?
• Can this model even work in London?
• What do they think of London publications going up to Edinburgh to review shows during August

AND MORE!

This podcast would be useful to any performer who wants to take part in the Camden Fringe or an audience member who wants to know more about the behind the scenes of the festival.

You can stream the podcast here (with show notes) - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/CamdenFringe

Or get it on iTunes here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937

If you enjoyed it please consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Patron for only $1 (80p) per episode! https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast 

Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough

Or come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoom

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My 2nd book is finally out! It's called "How To Make A Living By Working For Free" and you can buy it here for £5 (digital) or £8 (paperback). Here's the synopsis of the book - 

The book is a how-to guide for artists to create their own online community for their work and how that community can support the artist to become sustainable in every way.

The book takes a critical and in-depth look at the media's perception of "free content" vs the reality of what the general public see it as.

If you're an artist in the modern age who wants a sustainable audience you're no longer just an artist, you're a community leader.

If you'd like to read the first few chapters of the book you can find a PDF version of that here.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Every little bit helps! Alternatively you can support the show by giving it a review in iTunes or just by sharing the episode with a friend or two!

Thanks,

Si

x

Want more content from me? Why wouldn't you!

Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self.

Here are the links -

iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-podcast/id1303205943

Webstream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AudioTimeCapsulePodcast

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFZ_FLH1XqrCZysA1nFISw

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008996252556647/?ref=br_rs

Twitter - https://twitter.com/audiotimetravel

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is our first live Q&A panel on the subject of touring a show. The panel of guests included - 

Mick Perrin (@mickperrin) founded Mick Perrin worldwide over 20 years ago. Since then he's organised tours in the UK and across Europe for some of the biggest names in comedy.

Amee Smith (@Prospero_PR) is an associate director and PR specialist at Prospero Arts. Prospero deal with some of the biggest names in comedy to help get their tour dates known by the right people, in the right publications and more!

Anita Holmes is a life coach to many famous comedians as well as lesser known acts. She works to make sure all her acts are mentally able to tackle anything that is thrown their way.

Ally Wilson is the head of live at CKP. CKP are a global touring agent who also organise extended London runs for performers at long established venues including the Soho Theatre.

This podcast would be useful to any performer who wants to know more about the touring side of a show.

You can stream the podcast here (with show notes) - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/LiveTouringPanel

Or get it on iTunes here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937

If you enjoyed it please consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Patron for only $1 (80p) per episode! https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast 

Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough

Or come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoom

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My 2nd book is finally out! It's called "How To Make A Living By Working For Free" and you can buy it here for £5 (digital) or £8 (paperback). Here's the synopsis of the book - 

The book is a how-to guide for artists to create their own online community for their work and how that community can support the artist to become sustainable in every way.

The book takes a critical and in-depth look at the media's perception of "free content" vs the reality of what the general public see it as.

If you're an artist in the modern age who wants a sustainable audience you're no longer just an artist, you're a community leader.

If you'd like to read the first few chapters of the book you can find a PDF version of that here.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Every little bit helps! Alternatively you can support the show by giving it a review in iTunes or just by sharing the episode with a friend or two!

Thanks,

Si

x

Want more content from me? Why wouldn't you!

Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self.

Here are the links -

iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-podcast/id1303205943

Webstream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AudioTimeCapsulePodcast

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFZ_FLH1XqrCZysA1nFISw

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008996252556647/?ref=br_rs

Twitter - https://twitter.com/audiotimetravel

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darrell Martin (@adarrellmartin) is the owner and founder of the Just The Tonic comedy club chain which operates in the midlands of England and at several comedy festivals around the UK including the Edinburgh Fringe.

I got him on the podcast to talk about -

• How he got started in comedy
• Why he quit being a comedian to be a promoter His thoughts on the PBH / Freestival venue screw up at the Edinburgh Fringe Championing acts he likes.
• What it is like running a venue at the Edinburgh Fringe.
• How the Edinburgh Fringe has evolved into what it is today.
• His advice for performers looking at becoming full time comedians.
• His advice for people who want to start their own clubs.

AND MORE!

This podcast would be useful to any performer who wants to know gig for the Just The Tonic chain or take part in his venues at the Edinburgh Fringe festival.

You can stream the podcast here (with show notes) - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/DarrellMartin

Or get it on iTunes here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937

If you enjoyed it please consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Patron for only $1 (80p) per episode! https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast 

Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough

Or come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoom

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My 2nd book is finally out! It's called "How To Make A Living By Working For Free" and you can buy it here for £5 (digital) or £8 (paperback). Here's the synopsis of the book - 

The book is a how-to guide for artists to create their own online community for their work and how that community can support the artist to become sustainable in every way.

The book takes a critical and in-depth look at the media's perception of "free content" vs the reality of what the general public see it as.

If you're an artist in the modern age who wants a sustainable audience you're no longer just an artist, you're a community leader.

If you'd like to read the first few chapters of the book you can find a PDF version of that here.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Every little bit helps! Alternatively you can support the show by giving it a review in iTunes or just by sharing the episode with a friend or two!

Thanks,

Si

x

Want more content from me? Why wouldn't you!

Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self.

Here are the links -

iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-podcast/id1303205943

Webstream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AudioTimeCapsulePodcast

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFZ_FLH1XqrCZysA1nFISw

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008996252556647/?ref=br_rs

Twitter - https://twitter.com/audiotimetravel

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oliver Double (@oliverdouble) is a former comedian, current University of Kent lecturer on comedy, author of Getting The Joke  and Canterbury Legend.

 I got him on the podcast to talk about -

• How to make your name as a comedian outside London Travelling as a performer to places miles away from home in the same amount of time as it does to go 10 tube stops.
• Going “pro” within 2 years (what he calls going pro and how he did it).
• If he’s pigeon holed or stereotyped as an “old man” on the bills he does to fill a quota.
• How having a family pushed him to make his career change later in life work as quickly as possible.
• How his path of chasing club sets / bookings has made his career vs how my path of chasing an audience for my shows.
• How he used his background in marketing and sales to get his name and act under peoples nose.
• How he can gig 3-4 nights a week and not be broke.
• Not rushing into gigs you shouldn’t be doing not because you don’t have the jokes, but because you aren’t ready.
• The pros and cons of starting in comedy later in life.

AND MORE!

This podcast would be useful to any performer who is looking at taking part in the South Coast Comedian Of The Year Award or is trying to become a full time professional comedian. It would also be useful for a comedy fan who wants to know how hard it is to be a live circuit performer with no industry backing.

You can stream the podcast here (with show notes) - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/JamesAlderson

Or get it on iTunes here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937

If you enjoyed it please consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Patron for only $1 (80p) per episode! https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast 

Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough

Or come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoom

----------------------------------------------------------------------

My 2nd book is finally out! It's called "How To Make A Living By Working For Free" and you can buy it here for £5 (digital) or £8 (paperback). Here's the synopsis of the book - 

The book is a how-to guide for artists to create their own online community for their work and how that community can support the artist to become sustainable in every way.

The book takes a critical and in-depth look at the media's perception of "free content" vs the reality of what the general public see it as.

If you're an artist in the modern age who wants a sustainable audience you're no longer just an artist, you're a community leader.

If you'd like to read the first few chapters of the book you can find a PDF version of that here.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Every little bit helps! Alternatively you can support the show by giving it a review in iTunes or just by sharing the episode with a friend or two!

Thanks,

Si

x

Want more content from me? Why wouldn't you!

Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self.

Here are the links -

iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-podcast/id1303205943

Webstream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AudioTimeCapsulePodcast

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFZ_FLH1XqrCZysA1nFISw

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008996252556647/?ref=br_rs

Twitter - https://twitter.com/audiotimetravel

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Williams (@benagain) has been the comedy editor at Time Out London since 2011. He's also run the Long Paws Comedy Club for over a decade and really knows what makes a good listing that attracts the eye and the right kind of audience for your event. He also had advice on PR and press releases. 

 I got him on the podcast to talk about -

• What is the process to get listed at Time Out London.
• How to get featured / your event promoted for free on the website.
• Will they accept press releases from comedians who can’t afford PRs, and what are the do’s and don’ts if you are going to send them in.
• How Ben keeps track of the performers and clubs he enjoys to ensure they get covered in the magazine / on the website.
• How often will Time Out cover a performer and how often do they cover new performers
• With more and more audience members sticking to comedians they know off the telly, how do you think that’s impacting you as a listings site?

AND MORE!

This podcast would be useful to any performer trying to get more exposure for their solo events or a promoter who wants to know the secret of what makes a good listing for their club.

You can stream the podcast here (with show notes) - http://simoncaine.co.uk/ATI/BenWilliams

Or get it on iTunes here - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/ask-the-industry-podcast/id946220937

If you enjoyed it please consider supporting the podcast by becoming a Patron for only $1 (80p) per episode! https://www.patreon.com/AskTheIndustryPodcast 

Please buy a ticket or three to my Edinburgh Fringe 2019 show - https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-caine-every-room-becomes-a-panic-room-when-you-overthink-enough

Or come see me on tour - http://simoncaine.co.uk/PanicRoom

----------------------------------------------------------------------

My 2nd book is finally out! It's called "How To Make A Living By Working For Free" and you can buy it here for £5 (digital) or £8 (paperback). Here's the synopsis of the book - 

The book is a how-to guide for artists to create their own online community for their work and how that community can support the artist to become sustainable in every way.

The book takes a critical and in-depth look at the media's perception of "free content" vs the reality of what the general public see it as.

If you're an artist in the modern age who wants a sustainable audience you're no longer just an artist, you're a community leader.

If you'd like to read the first few chapters of the book you can find a PDF version of that here.

----------------------------------------------------------------------

Every little bit helps! Alternatively you can support the show by giving it a review in iTunes or just by sharing the episode with a friend or two!

Thanks,

Si

x

Want more content from me? Why wouldn't you!

Please check out my other podcast - The Audio Time Capsule. In each episode a guest comes on, leaves 20 questions, then a year later comes back on and answers them. I then edit it so they're talking to their past self.

Here are the links -

iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-audio-time-capsule-podcast/id1303205943

Webstream - http://simoncaine.co.uk/AudioTimeCapsulePodcast

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFZ_FLH1XqrCZysA1nFISw

Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008996252556647/?ref=br_rs

Twitter - https://twitter.com/audiotimetravel

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/asktheindustry.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.