Indie Podcaster

Join Jeff, aka Podcast Father on his journey as the Indie Podcaster. Episode #33 Creator Spotlight: Alban Brooke from Buzzsprout.Alban is the Head of Marketing at the podcast hosting platform 'Buzzsprout'. He's a valuable resource in the podcast community-- always providing great information and leads the recently created Podcast Twitter community.Jeff and Alban discuss various things; the backstory of Alban and Buzzsprout. Alban talks about Buzzsprout's focus and somethings they're currently working on. They also talk about things podcasters should avoid, Facebook podcasts, monetization, advertising, and cover art.There is tons of great advice and information in this episode!Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend! More importantly, thank you for supporting independent creators.Make sure you check out all the great things Alban is up to!Here is the website for Buzzsprout.Indie Podcast Father (Jeff's) website.All music credited to artist Yung Kartz, check out the site here.Podcasters, go to Indie Drop-In Network and submit your episode to be featured on an established feed/podcast.Use PodcastPage to create a professional website for your content. Use the code INDIEPODCASTER to get 15% off!

Join Jeff, aka Podcast Father on his journey as the Indie Podcaster. Episode #32 Creator Spotlight: Whitney Sincoff from Art Dimensions Inc.For more than thirty years, Art Dimensions Inc, has specialized in the leasing and sale of fine, contemporary art including painting, print, sculpture and photography. They are proud to have more than 80 talented artists on our roster.Jeff and Whitney discuss various things; Art Dimensions Inc. is a family business; Whitney's mom was the original owner.They talk in detail, how a lot of their business comes from supplying the art you see on the sets of television shows and movies. Whitney also shares other ins and outs of the business, talks about her podcast and plenty of other great things.Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend! More importantly, thank you for supporting independent creators.Make sure you check out Art Dimensions Inc website!Give Beyond the Palette Podcast a listen!Indie Podcast Father (Jeff's) website.All music credited to artist Yung Kartz, check out the site here.Podcasters, go to Indie Drop-In Network and submit your episode to be featured on an established feed/podcast.Use PodcastPage to create a professional website for your content. Use the code INDIEPODCASTER to get 15% off!

Join Jeff, aka Podcast Father on his journey as the Indie Podcaster. Episode #31 Creator Spotlight: Bryan Barletta from Sounds Profitable Newsletter & Podcast.This weekly newsletter is focused on breaking down the technical details of the podcast advertising space and making it accessible for everyone. It currently has 3,573 active newsletter subscribers from many countries across the world, the vast majority of which are based in the U.S. The newsletter has an average open-rate of around 63%, significantly above the average. It’s read by senior podcasting industry management, including CEOs and divisional heads.Jeff and Bryan discuss various things; how and why Bryan got involved with Podnews, started the newsletter and the podcast.They also talk about ad tech, podcast discoverability, monetization and advertising. There is lots of valuable advice and information in this episode!Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend! More importantly, thank you for supporting independent creators.Make sure you check out all the great things Bryan is up to!Indie Podcast Father (Jeff's) website.All music credited to artist Yung Kartz, check out the site here.Podcasters, go to Indie Drop-In Network and submit your episode to be featured on an established feed/podcast.Use PodcastPage to create a professional website for your content. Use the code INDIEPODCASTER to get 15% off!

Join Jeff, aka Podcast Father on his journey as the Indie Podcaster. Episode #30 Creator Spotlight: Jason Stershic, aka Agent Palmer from The Palmer Files Podcast.Jason, aka Agent Palmer started his Podcast two years ago, after having a blog for nearly a decade.Jeff and Jason discuss various things; how and why Jason got into blogging and podcasting.Jason also talks about his definition of what an "indie" podcaster is, shares his opinions on podcast reviews-- focus should be on engaging with the community. He also gives his thoughts on what is wrong with podcast discoverability. There is lots of podcasting talk in this episode!Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend! More importantly, thank you for supporting independent creators.Make sure you give The Palmer Files Podcast a listen.Podcast Father (Jeff's) website.All music credited to artist Yung Kartz, check out the site here.Podcasters, go to Indie Drop-In Network and submit your episode to be featured on an established feed/podcast.Use PodcastPage to create a professional website for your content. Use the code INDIEPODCASTER to get 15% off!

Join Jeff, aka Podcast Father on his journey as the Indie Podcaster. Episode #29 Creator Spotlight: Aaron from Generation Why Podcast.Aaron and Justin created this podcast nearly ten years ago and are considered one of the first true crime podcasters. Other popular true crime podcasters mention Aaron and Justin as major influencers.Jeff and Aaron discuss various things; how Aaron and Justin met, why they started the podcast and how/why it has evolved over time.Aaron speaks about how he deals with the both the positivity and negativity that come with the podcast. They also talk about how much podcasting has grown over the last ten years and Aaron shares advice for content creators.Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend! More importantly, thank you for supporting independent creators.Make sure you give Generation Why Podcast a listen.Podcast Father (Jeff's) website.All music credited to artist Yung Kartz, check out the site here.Podcasters, go to Indie Drop-In Network and submit your episode to be featured on an established feed/podcast.

Happy Halloween! Here is some extra ad free content!Jeff aka Podcast Father chats with Ralph Haenel who shares some "spooky" experiences he has encountered. The following information is being shared to highlight Ralph's other work and encourage you to check it out--Short Ralph bio:German-born self-defense expert, author publisher; learning & teaching Wing Tsun Kung Fu since 1984. General Matheus in QUANTUM SHOCK, the sci-fi action movie. Arrested & interrogated by the Stasi.Check out Ralph's Wing Tsun Kung Fu work.Check out Cold War Conversation Podcast & listen to the 3 part episodes where Ralph shares his stories.Episode 177 (part 1) show notes: Ralph Hänel tells some unique, strange and funny short stories about childhood and youth in East Germany. We talk about the experiences of his parents in the closing stages of World War 2, his schooling, and how he became a DJ, winning a trip to the Soviet Union.Ralph is a great raconteur with virtually endless stories about his life in East Germany. Hear how he saw Fidel Castro, met the first German astronaut in space and had a girlfriend, whose father was in the people’s police or was it the Stasi...?Ralph had a passion for martial arts, but in East Germany that wasn’t easy to pursue. Listen as Ralph tells how he found secret clubs and smuggled books into the country. However, his interest in martial arts brought him under suspicion and don’t miss subsequent episodes where Ralph’s life takes a turn for the worst when he is arrested by the Stasi and sentenced to 3 and half years in prison.Give the episodes a listen to learn/hear more!Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend! More importantly, thank you for supporting independent creators.Podcast Father (Jeff's) website.Podcast Father (Jeff's) website.All music credited to artist Yung Kartz, check out the site here.Make sure you've downloaded and listen on the Goodpods app.Use PodcastPage to create a professional website for your content. Use the code INDIEPODCASTER to get 15% off!

Join Jeff aka Podcast Father on his journey as the Indie Podcaster. Episode #27 Creator Spotlight: Alex Rudin-- Artist/illustrator.About: Alex Rudin is a NYC based multimedia artist & illustrator focused on social justice and abstract political theory. In 2019 she  founded her creative studio Rudin Studios, LLC. Alex’s artwork is narratively focused with a strong emphasis on expressive portraiture. The majority of her work attempts to comment on the complexities of the human experience through stylized portraiture and anecdotal commentary. Jeff (Podcast Father) and Alex discuss various things; how and why Alex got into art, the struggles throughout and the challenge of making it a business. They also talk about Alex's passion of some of the social justice issues our country has today, and how she has used her heritage and artwork to inspire others.Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend! More importantly, thank you for supporting independent creators.Make sure you check out all of Alex Rudin's great work.Podcast Father (Jeff's) website.All music credited to artist Yung Kartz, check out the site here.Make sure you've downloaded and listen on the Goodpods app.Use PodcastPage to create a professional website for your content. Use the code INDIEPODCASTER to get 15% off!

Join Podcast Father on his journey as the Indie Podcaster. Episode #26 Creator Spotlight: Dave Keine from Podchaser.Dave Keine is Head of Product & Marketing at Podchasher.About: Podchaser was founded in 2016 by a group of like-minded podcast enthusiasts who met via a humble Reddit thread. With the optimistic goal of creating the ultimate platform-agnostic podcast database, the small team worked to build a company from the ground up. Jeff (Podcast Father) and Dave discuss various things; how and why Podchaser was founded, the mission of the company, and podcast discoverability. They also discuss business strategies at Podchaser; how the company has grown and areas of focus moving forward.Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend! More importantly, thank you for supporting independent creators.Make sure you check out and are use Podchaser.Podcast Father (Jeff's) website.All music credited to artist Yung Kartz, check out the site here.Make sure you've downloaded and listen on the Goodpods app.Use PodcastPage to create a professional website for your content. Use the code INDIEPODCASTER to get 15% off!

Join Podcast Father on his journey as the Indie Podcaster. Episode #25 Creator Spotlight: Stacey Simms from She Podcasts & Diabetes Connections.Stacey is in involved with She Podcasts; their vision is to support and nurture as many female-lead podcasts as possible, and to encourage knowledge sharing.Stacey created Diabetes Connections Podcast to share knowledge she gained raising her son who has Type 1 Diabetes. By doing this she has been able to build an amazing community. Jeff (Podcast Father) and Stacey discuss various things; her involvement with She Podcasts, how important women (herself included) are to podcasting/broadcasting. They discuss her broadcasting/podcasting journey and how personal events in her life lead to her creating the Diabetes Connections Podcast. She also talks about how she built a community with this podcast, and shares advice for content creators.Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend! More importantly, thank you for supporting independent creators.Make sure you check out all the great things Stacey is involved in.Support She Podcasts and participate in their upcoming live event.Podcast Father (Jeff's) website.All music credited to artist Yung Kartz, check out the site here.Make sure you've downloaded and listen on the Goodpods app.Use PodcastPage to create a professional website for your content. Use the code INDIEPODCASTER to get 15% off!

Join Podcast Father on his journey as the Indie Podcaster. Episode #24 Creator Spotlight: Sarah Turney from Voices for Justice Podcast.Sarah created this podcast as a way to reach and inform people about her missing sister Alissa. Season One explores the story of Sarah's sister, missing teen, Alissa Turney. In 2020, an arrest was made in Alissa's case. Season Two focuses on current missing person cases in need of justice.Jeff (Podcast Father) and Sarah discuss various things; some personal things from her past and why she started the podcast. They also talk about how big of a part of her life the podcast is, not only because it's very personal to her sister's case, but it gives her the ability to help others. Sarah also shares advice for content creators.Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend! More importantly, thank you for supporting independent creators.Make sure you give Voices for Justice Podcast a listen.Podcast Father (Jeff's) website.All music credited to artist Yung Kartz, check out the site here.Make sure you've downloaded and listen on the Goodpods app.Use PodcastPage to create a professional website for your content. Use the code INDIEPODCASTER to get 15% off!