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This week Guided BS and Name Redacted take it to Winston Salem to reminisce and relate over early beginnings. More importantly, the record gets set straight on Cadillac Man. Name Redacted shares some imposter syndrome stories while Guided BS actually experiences it sitting down with them. We’ve got a big announcement in this crossover episode, and many more coming soon.

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We got a chance to sit down with Kevnin Schaefer and the boys from The Joy of Geek at NC Comicon. We had a lot of fun recording this follow up to our Podcasting 101 panel. We hope you guys have fun listening to it as well.

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One of the most important parts of a creative career is building – and maintaining – and audience. But how do you do it? Experienced creators Dave Dwonch and Mark Irwin will give you tips and tricks on how to gain fans and keep ’em happy in this interactive workshop.

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Podcast popularity and influence is constantly on the rise. There are a wide range of styles, genres, themes and topics that can be found to fit anyone’s listening desires. Now, you have the opportunity to break into the game with the hosts of Name Redacted Podcast! (Hey that’s us!)

Beginner’s guide to podcasting

Podcast Recording 101

Audacity, straight forward recording software.

Voice Record Pro, our preferred iOS Recording app

How to record a Skype call/satellite interview with a separate recording device (easier)

 How to record a Skype call on the same computer (slightly more complicated)

Beginner’s Guide to Social Media (Read this like the bible!)

Monetize your podcast

(While anything on the internet involving making money has a sort of icky tone to it, this is how you do it)

Syndication:

It is advisable to use the My Brand feature with Feedburner.

Feedburner

Setting up Feedbuner

How to use “My Brand”

Submit to as many podcast directories as possible to make sure you get listed in everyone’s app.

Podcast Directories

More podcast directories

Below are a few ways to setup the web presence for your podcast.

The easiest way to get your podcast off the ground:

Libsyn $5/mo

For $5 a month (and up) Libsyn will take care of all the heavy lifting. They have storage limitations, and up charge for statistics. You will need to register a domain still if you need one, and will probably end up paying for email (if you need it) unlike below. They give you an RSS feed, but I would still recommend sending it through a syndicator (like feedburner) to get more control over your feed, and some free statistics. It also takes some of the fine tuning control away from you. Probably the best solution for beginners.

Soundcloud (the free way):

Soundcloud for podcasting

Getting started with a podcast on Soundcloud

Soundcloud doesn’t do much compared to Libsyn, but it’s 100% free to start, and come with some statistics (unlike Libsyn).

What we do (a little complicated, but cheap and effective with unlimited storage and full control):

Host Gator, our hosting service

For an additional fee Host Gator allows for multiple domain names on one account, which is a good solution for multiple podcasts.

If you aren’t very familiar with how to set up a website, you may want to register your domain name with your web host. This will make it much easier to set up things like email.

Hover, where we got our domain name

How to install WordPress on Host Gator

When our episodes are too big to upload through WordPress’ default media manager, we send them to our site via FTP and then add them using the add from server plug-in.

How to create an FTP in Host Gator

Filezilla our FTP client

Setting up Filezilla with Host Gator

Setting up and using Add from Server plug-in

Add from server plug-in

How to syndicate your podcast from WordPress using feedburner, and how to get into iTunes.

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You love comics. You want to make comics. But where do you start? Bring your best questions about the comic creating process and get answers from industry pros Jeremy Whitley, Afua Richardson, and Dave Dwonch.

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Today on Name Redacted we shoot the shit and talk about our upcoming weekend at NC Comicon! Come see us at the two panels we’re on, the three we moderate, and the various other awesome events we’ll be at this weekend listed below:

Friday:

2:30 pm: Making Comics 101

3:30 pm: Building an Audience

7:00 pm: Drink and Draw

Saturday:

1:30 pm: Podcasting 101

4:30 pm: Webcomics Workshop

5:30 pm: Podcasting: Get Heard

8:30 pm: Guardians of the Gala

Picks

Collin: Westworld

Chris: Taillight Rebellion/ Redneckromancey

Alex: Spicy Honey Chicken Biscuit from Biscuitville/ Safari Nation

Olivia: Annies Cheddar Bunnies

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This week we welcome Christopher Wharton to the podcast proper. Chris was on our ‘Web to Print’ panel at the 2016 Oak City Comicon, and we are excited to get him back on the show! We talk about his process of finding out where to start while trying to break into web comics, his journey into making YouTube videos, being bilingual, and a little about what it’s like to be an awesome parent. This one is top notch, and don’t forget to check out Chris’ books, YouTube channel, web site and more. And! Use the special ‘nameredacted’ promo code on his site to get a discount on the PDF versions of his comics!

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Picks

Alex: 1712 Bourbon

Collin: Griffin Tattoo Salve

Chris N: We’re Alive: Lockdown

Chris W: Mindset- Carol Dweck

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This wonderful man-beast is a long time friend of the show! Smitty has been there from close to the very beginning of the show. He is an accomplished writer, artist and editor – having worked for DC, creating his own books (Intrepid Escape Goat and Stuff of Legend), and being a force on the con circuit. This one is just us sitting down and having fun with an old friend who happens to be a steady name in the comic world!

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Once upon a time, there was a young man named Tony Zollo, he went to high school with Alex and Collin, then some more stuff happened, and Tony ended up as a guest on Name Redacted. We catch up with our old friend about his journey towards becoming a colorist in the comic book world. We go through his training, some of his process, encounters with big names in the industry, and we throw in a little fog horn and sad trombone to round out the auditory bliss that created this killer episode. Listen in, check out Tony’s work, and keep an eye on the name as he pushes on to become a household name in the industry. Enjoy the show nerds!

Picks

Tony: Over the Garden Wall/ Merry Men/ Headlopper

Chris: Drabblecast

Collin: Logic- The Incredibly True Story

Alex: Smashup

Check out Tony’s art!

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This week we talk to artist Alex Smith (Princeless) about his life leading up to becoming a creator. We discuss his ventures making signs, horrible bosses, a fantastically supportive wife, and just drawing because that’s what he loves. Tune in for a fun round of catching up with this wonderful friend of the show!

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