Big Podcast Playbook - Grow Your Podcast. Build Your Audience.

I talked about Pod Decks on the previous episode.

Here's what it says when you go to the Pod Decks website:

I created Pod Decks to be a tool for any podcaster whether you are just starting out or a pro-podcaster to help grow you audience, have deeper conversations, and set yourself apart from all the other interview podcasts online.

Sounds good, right? 

On this episode, I put Pod Decks to the test with Dave Jackson from School Of Podcasting.

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I done hundreds of podcast and radio interviews. Some have been great and some not-so-great...

In this episode, I share three "tricks" that will help you instantly become a better interviewer. I also talk about a product for podcasters, Pod Decks, designed to help you ask better questions.

On the new two episodes, I'll be putting Pod Decks to the test. To make sure you don't miss this, subscribe to Build A Big Podcast.

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You probably have a podcast that you don't really like, but you can't help but check in on from time to time, because the host is so passionate, or interesting, or otherwise compelling.

What's with these podcasts? Why do we care?

This episode of Build A Big Podcast is about that – what makes people care about (and listen to) your podcast.

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I had a friend who's an audio engineer for a major rock act and, when he wasn't on tour one season, did a stint as a "college professor" teaching audio engineering.

He was vulgar as fuck.

Sorry, I had to.

This guy would go in the classroom and say all sorts of stuff, always followed by, "Oh, sorry, that's the road talking."

That kind of language is standard operating procedure when it comes to the touring business.

We have similar things when it comes to podcasting. And if you don't watch yourself, it will get you in trouble. 

On this episode I talk about working around this issue. I also share a couple of stories about naked models.

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I'm back. I never actually went anywhere, but I'm been working on other podcasting projects which have kept me from this podcast more than I'd prefer.

If you're looking for more "podcasting content" from me that isn't a podcast, check out my Instagram page. Or read my book on podcasting. :)

But don't worry, new episodes of Build A Big Podcast are coming...

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Is it Podcast Academy or The Podcast Academy? Or maybe it's the Academy of Podcasters?

This episode is about The Podcast Academy. I wrote it off initially, but I'm giving it a second look now that Rob Greenlee is involved.

It's still a very new organization and, like many podcasts, they seem to be figuring things out as they go. Still, I think The Podcast Academy might be worth a punt.

More thoughts in this episode...

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On the Big Podcast Instagram account, I often share photos from the "studios" podcasters use to create their podcasts. I say "studios" in quotes, because many people who send me photos will attach a note that says something like, "It's not a real studio."

If you're making a podcast there, it's a real studio. And the closets full of clothing that people work from are much more interesting to look at and read about than a professional-grade, sound-treated "studio" with a huge mixing console.

Same for the funny things that happen during your podcast. For example, if a dog walks in on you. Or you hear a car horn honking outside your window.

I'm not giving you permission to be sloppy of throw in the towel on caring about listener experience, but I am saying it's OK for you to be real.

People who like podcasts don't want perfect, they want real.

On this episode, I answer a couple of related questions from podcast Steve Pederson who participated in the 30-Day Solo Podcast Challenge. 

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Audacity 2.4 was released today and it works on Mac. If you're using Catalina, you no longer need to load the program via Terminal.

There are several new features, some of which I talk about in this episode. One is a noise gate, which you may find helpful, especially if you're a heavy-breather.

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The audiobook version of Big Podcast was just released and to celebrate, the Kindle version is FREE today.

THIS IS TODAY ONLY. Get it now before you forget.

You've got a new podcast and you need listeners.

Or... You've got an existing podcast and you need more listeners.

In this episode, I give you a couple of options for bringing in new listeners in bulk and walk you through the process using Music City 911 as an example.

Have a podcast marketing question you want me to answer here? Reach out.

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