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In times of need, we often look for heroes to guide us through, or to make sense of what we're doing. Yet heroes come in many shapes and sizes, and not all of them are good.

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When it comes to being a great podcast host, or podcast interviewer, there are really only two things you need to concentrate on, so let's find out what these are.

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If you host a podcast that involves guest, it can sometimes be hard finding guests for your show. Here are some ways you can make that easier.

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Once upon a time, there was a robot named Rusty who had always dreamed of escaping the factory where he was built. One day, Rusty finally got his chance when a power surge caused him to malfunction and run out of the factory.

As he was running through the streets, he stumbled upon a stray kitten and decided to take the little furball with him on his adventure.

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• Shure SM7B dynamic mic
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• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

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Today it’s my pleasure to welcome Sam Sethi to the show. Sam is the CEO of Podfans, a soon-to-be-released marketplace where listeners can both discover and support the shows they love. He is also the owner and managing director of River Radio, a podcast-first 24/7 digital radio platform based in the UK, and the host of Sam Talks Tech podcast, as well as the co-host and editor of Podnews Weekly.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Sam's vocal advocacy for the value for value system of supporting podcasters financially
• the variable model of payment that Spotify needs to get into
• why more media outlets will take on the podcast-first approach to content
• why sponsorships and advertising will continue to decrease when it comes to monetizing podcasting

Connect with Sam:

• Sam on Twitter
• Podfans
• River Radio
• Podnews Weekly

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When it comes to getting more reviews for your podcast, the first thing to do is make your show worth reviewing! That might sound obvious, but think of the listener's experience every time so when it comes to asking for reviews, they'll answer.

After that, there are some easy things you can do to encourage your listeners to reviews tour show, so let's find out what these are.

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• Shure SM7B dynamic mic
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• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

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• Captivate.fm
• Aweber email marketing
• Boomcaster remote interviewing
• Poddin transcripts
• Reel.so audiogram creator

Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a kind and generous king who always put the needs of his people before his own. The villagers loved and respected him for his selflessness and compassion.

One day, a terrible drought struck the village, causing crops to fail and leaving the people with nothing to eat. The king, determined to help his people, set out on a journey to find a solution.

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• Shure SM7B dynamic mic
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• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

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• Captivate.fm
• Boomcaster remote interviewing
• Reel.so audiogram creator

While your podcast host might give you useful analytics, you can get even more on Apple's Podcasts Connect, Spotify for Podcasters, Google Podcast Manager, and Amazon for Podcasters.

Here's why you should claim your show on these platforms, and what podcast analytics you can get from them.

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• Podcasts Connect
• Spotify for Podcasters
• Google Podcast Manager
• Amazon for Podcasters

Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.

My equipment:

• Shure SM7B dynamic mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm
• Aweber email marketing
• Boomcaster remote interviewing
• Poddin transcripts
• Reel.so audiogram creator

Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was a curious and adventurous child, but he had one peculiar habit: whenever he sneezed, he would blow his nose with incredible force.

One day, as Timmy was exploring the woods behind his house, he felt a tickle in his nose. He tried to hold it in, but the tickle was too strong. He let out a massive sneeze and, to his surprise, his nose flew right off his face and into a nearby bush.

Listen in to today's episode to find out what happened.

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Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.

My equipment:

• Shure SM7B dynamic mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm
• Boomcaster remote interviewing
• Reel.so audiogram creator

Once upon a time, in the bustling city of New York, residents were going about their daily routines when they were suddenly interrupted by a giant walrus. The enormous creature had somehow made its way into the city and was causing chaos as it rampaged through the streets.

Listen in to this weeks episode of Stories in AI to find out what happened.

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Note: these contain affiliate links, so I may get a small percentage of any product you buy/use when using my link.

My equipment:

• Shure SM7B dynamic mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm
• Boomcaster remote interviewing
• Reel.so audiogram creator