WV Uncommon Place

Inside Podcasting and Listener Migration


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Introduction:
Jr Sparrow discusses his journey in podcasting and his recent appearance on Cap Show.
Expresses gratitude to Cap Show for the opportunity and thanks all the listeners and collaborators for their support.
Hobbyist Origins:
Talks about starting podcasting as a hobby and enjoying interviewing people with interesting perspectives.
Realizes the potential for business opportunities and interest groups in podcasting.
Initially, podcasting was meant to promote his portable cinema business, but podcasting took a different trajectory.
Challenges and Gatekeepers:
Shares the difficulty of entering certain circles in podcasting despite making strides.
Attributes challenges to gatekeepers rather than race-related issues.
Undertakes research to understand what makes or breaks podcasters in the medium tier.
Podfest Experience:
Highlights the benefits of attending Podfest and the valuable contacts made there.
Emphasizes the importance of networking and assimilating new ideas into his podcast.
Changes and Growth:
Discusses how he scaled back the number of episodes released per month to focus on quality content.
Plans to delve deeper into listener migration and considers speaking on this topic on other platforms.
Reflects on his podcasting journey, learning from mistakes, and embracing growth.
Upcoming Events:
Mentions the upcoming Huntington Comic Con and promises an exciting show for the event.
Talks about sister show Spares Under Review and its involvement in the Comic Con event.
Call to Action and Engaging with Audience:
Encourages listeners to engage with the show, leave reviews, and provide feedback.
Highlights the importance of audience feedback and acknowledges the value of podcasting as a medium for communication.
Conclusion:
Expresses gratitude to the listeners for their support and promises more content and interviews in the future.
Announces the plan to start a Facebook group for Snapchat to aid podcast discoverability and listener migration.
Signs off with the signature phrase "keep seeking the uncommon" and hints at future episodes of West Virginia Commonplace.
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WV Uncommon PlaceBy Jr Sparrow

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