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I recently discovered This Week in Fandom History, a podcast exploring the history of fandom, internet culture and the communities that grow around the things people love. It felt like such a natural fit for the Artifacts audience that I wanted to introduce you to the show properly.

For this bonus episode, they've put together a special 10-minute cut of one of their recent episodes.

A quick heads-up: this episode contains some adult language, which is natural to This Week in Fandom History but a little different from what you'll normally hear on Artifacts.

If you enjoy it, be sure to check out the full show and its back catalogue.

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• This Week In Fandom History | Discover Fandom Stories — Listen Now

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The sister newsletter to the Artifacts podcast, sharing a story that didn't quite fit into an episode, a forgotten corner of the internet I've stumbled across, or a memory that deserves preserving before it quietly fades away.

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• RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

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• Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
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Season One of Artifacts explores the emotional history of the internet generation. Not just the technology itself, but the feelings attached to it.

The optimism. The weirdness. The creativity.

The sense that the internet once felt smaller.

More personal. More human.

This season:

• the Dreamcast becomes a lost future
• old forums become digital neighbourhoods
• burned CDs become emotional time capsules
• and forgotten corners of the internet remind us what online spaces used to feel like before everything became content

This is Artifacts Season One: Lost Futures.

New episodes weekly.

If you enjoy Artifacts, you can support it with either a one-off tip, or become a monthly Archivist.

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My equipment:

• RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
• Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
• Auphonic mastering tool for audio post production
• Beehiiv email marketing

Remember Winamp skins? Burned CDs? AIM away messages? The Dreamcast? Those weird little corners of the internet that somehow felt more human than everything online today?

Maybe we don’t actually miss the technology. Maybe we miss how it made us feel.

Artifacts is a podcast about forgotten platforms, dead gadgets, old internet culture, creative communities, and the strange emotional connection we still have to them.

But this isn’t just nostalgia. It’s about why these things mattered.

Why people still defend the Zune.

Why some gamers are still obsessed with the Dreamcast.

Why old forums felt more personal than social media.

Why podcasting used to feel smaller… and maybe more exciting.

Every episode starts with an artifact. And then follows the story underneath it. The people. The feeling. The moment in time. And what it says about who we are now.

Because sometimes the objects fade. But the feeling doesn't.

I’m Danny Brown.

And this is Artifacts.

If you enjoy Artifacts, you can support it with either a one-off tip, or become a monthly Archivist.

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If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!

And please let your friends know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts or their preferred podcast app, or online at Artifacts Podcast.

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

My equipment:

• RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
• Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
• Auphonic mastering tool for audio post production
• Beehiiv email marketing

Hey there, I'm Danny Brown, and welcome to 5 Random Questions! If you love spontaneous conversations, unexpected laughs, and a bit of heartfelt wisdom, then this is the show for you.

Each week I sit down with my special guest and ask them five completely random questions generated on the spot by my random question generator. The guest has no idea what the questions will be, and neither do I. No topic is off-limits, and you never know where the conversation will take us!

Expect a mix of humour, unexpected wisdom, and a whole lot of fun as we dive into answers that can range from the utterly hilarious to the surprisingly profound. But that’s not all! At the end of each episode, my guests get to turn the tables and ask me any random question they like to give me a taste of my own medicine.

So, if you're looking for a good laugh, some unexpected wisdom, or just an entertaining chat, join me every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review – I’d love to hear your thoughts! 

I'm looking forward to welcoming you to 5 Random Questions, where every question is an adventure. See you there!

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
• TZ Audio Stellar X2 condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• JOBY Wavo Boom Arm
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm
• Substack
• Boomcaster remote interviewing

5 Random Questions is an entertainment podcast brought to you by Danny Brown.

If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!

If you'd like to be a guest, please fill out this quick form and I'll be in touch!

Please let your friends know they can listen for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, as well as their preferred podcast app, or online at 5 Random Questions.

All questions provided by Random Word.

Contact me: [email protected]

My equipment:

• Electro-Voice RE320
• Motu M2 Audio Interface
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Podcast Pro Boom Arm by Accu-Lite and O.C. White

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm
• Aweber email marketing
• Boomcaster remote interviewing
• My Podcast Reviews
• Reel.so audiogram creator

Enjoy Podcaster Stories? Leave a review or rating on your preferred app and show the world you care!

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• Rate on Spotify
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If you enjoy Podcaster Stories and you want to support the show, you can do that right here. You'll get a shout on the show, as well as a Producer Credit on the Podcaster Stories website - sweet!

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Hey, this is Danny here from Podcaster Stories. Thanks so much for listening, and I'd love for you to get the latest episodes when they're released. So make sure to follow on your favourite podcast app, or hop on over to podcasterstories.com/listen.

If you're looking to be a better podcaster, but you don't have time to listen to hours and hours of advice, One Minute Podcast Tips is the show for you.

I’m Danny Brown, host of multiple podcasts, and I’ve been in the podcasting space for over 10 years. Every Friday, One Minute Podcast Tips will bring you a short tip you can use on your podcast, with advice on improving your recording, editing, publishing, sharing, growing, networking, and more.

I'll let you know what hardware and software you should use, and how they'll help you and your show no matter where you are in your podcasting journey.

So follow on your favourite podcast app today, and let One Minute Podcast Tips help you be a better podcaster in just a minute a week.

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

My equipment:

• RODE NT1-A large diaphragm condenser mic
• Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Elgato Wave Mic Arm Low Profile

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization
• Boomcaster remote recording and live streaming
• Hindenburg Pro recording and editing
• Auphonic AI assistant for audio post production
• Beehiiv email marketing

If One Minute Podcast Tips has helped you improve your podcast, you can support it with a one-off tip.

No subscriptions, no commitment - just a simple way to say thanks. Show your support here.

If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favourite podcast app!

And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Apple Podcasts, their preferred podcast app, or online at One Minute Podcast Tips.

Winner of the Best Podcast Tips Podcast in the 2024 Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards.

Podcaster Stories will be taking a hiatus for the foreseeable future. After 50 plus episodes, with some very personal stories being shared, I've come to the point where I need to take a break for my own mental wellness.

Contact me: [email protected]

My equipment:

• Electro-Voice RE320
• Motu M2 Audio Interface
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Podcast Pro Boom Arm by Accu-Lite and O.C. White

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm
• Aweber email marketing
• Boomcaster remote interviewing
• My Podcast Reviews
• Reel.so audiogram creator

Enjoy Podcaster Stories? Leave a review or rating on your preferred app and show the world you care!

• Review on Apple Podcasts
• Rate on Spotify
• Review on Podchaser

If you enjoy Podcaster Stories and you want to support the show, you can do that right here. You'll get a shout on the show, as well as a Producer Credit on the Podcaster Stories website - sweet!

• Become a supporter

Drew Toynbee is one of the co-hosts of Sequel Pitch, a show that takes a movie that never received a sequel, and has the co-hosts pitch their own, often with a special guest to judge the efforts.

Drew talks about how the idea came about, who the biggest movie fan is on the show, how a happy accident led to a new section of the show, and how the podcast community can better help support mental health of podcasters.

While Drew had a spell as an actor, it didn't pan out and he found himself in a variety of mundane corporate jobs. However, his dreams of being able to work in a creative space never left, and this came to fruition while playing video games with university friends online. From there, Sequel Pitch was born.

When the show first started, while the numbers were okay the boys from Sequel Pitch wondered if the idea for the show was sound. However, while they were considering a rethink, the podcast started to get traction thanks to influential supporters in the space promoting the show. This showed the merit of the idea, and how it could grown.

When I asked Drew who the biggest movie fan is out of the four co-hosts, he was clear that it was him. Listen in to his recollection of special edition DVDs, and why trailers don't spoil movies for him.

As part of the growth of Sequel Pitch, the boys now have bonus episodes that are akin to the Director's Cut that movies receive. Drew shares how that came about by a happy accident, but how it's now an integral part of the show.

Drew shares how he suffers from anxiety and impostor syndrome, and he talks about Sequel Pitch's positive impact on his mental health, both through the show itself and how it's forced him to reach out and talk about issues he might be going through.

We talked about how podcasters can fall victim to anxiety, through the pressure that can come with running a podcast. Worries about numbers, how to find sponsors, are people enjoying, etc, and how the podcast industry in general can help podcasters through this.

Connect with Drew:

• Sequel Pitch
• Drew on Twitter

Contact me: [email protected]

My equipment:

• Electro-Voice RE320
• Motu M2 Audio Interface
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Podcast Pro Boom Arm by Accu-Lite and O.C. White

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm
• Aweber email marketing
• Boomcaster remote interviewing
• My Podcast Reviews
• Reel.so audiogram creator

Enjoy Podcaster Stories? Leave a review or rating on your preferred app and show the world you care!

• Review on Apple Podcasts
• Rate on Spotify
• Review on Podchaser

If you enjoy Podcaster Stories and you want to support the show, you can do that right here. You'll get a shout on the show, as well as a Producer Credit on the Podcaster Stories website - sweet!

• Become a supporter

As Season 5 of Podcaster Stories gets close, learn more about what's coming your way in just a few weeks.

Additionally, find out more about Pod Chat, Danny's new show that focuses on the tech, tools, and people driving the podcasting space forward.

Contact me: [email protected]

My equipment:

• Electro-Voice RE320
• Motu M2 Audio Interface
• Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones
• Podcast Pro Boom Arm by Accu-Lite and O.C. White

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm
• Aweber email marketing
• Boomcaster remote interviewing
• My Podcast Reviews
• Reel.so audiogram creator

Enjoy Podcaster Stories? Leave a review or rating on your preferred app and show the world you care!

• Review on Apple Podcasts
• Rate on Spotify
• Review on Podchaser

If you enjoy Podcaster Stories and you want to support the show, you can do that right here. You'll get a shout on the show, as well as a Producer Credit on the Podcaster Stories website - sweet!

• Become a supporter

This week, I sit down with Matt Medeiros, host of many shows including the WP Minute and the Matt Report, where he talks tech, podcasting, WordPress, and more.

Matt's journey from "computer guy" to podcaster is an interesting and varied one, and in this week's episode Matt talks about that, as well as the legacy he's looking to build.

Matt has a lot of shows under his belt, both personal podcasts and professional podcasts. Starting out in the WordPress world, and utilizing that with his marketing agency, Matt knew he needed something different to win clients. Enter podcasting. Since then, he's built a great reputation as both a podcaster, and someone in the podcasting space.

Matt spoke about the legacy he wants to leave (even though he cringes when he hears that word!), and it's not the kind of legacy that you might originally think of when you hear the word.

While Matt is heavily ensconced in the tech world through his love of WordPress and podcasting, his father was the one that helped get him there. As Matt says, his dad had a beast of a product that would be the equivalent of a laptop today, and that's what stoked his interests and led him on the path he's on today.

As podcasting continues to grow in popularity, so has the amount of podcast experts and gurus that have suddenly appeared to share their wisdom on how to get a ,illion downloads and huge sponsorship deals in the first month of your show. Matt shares how he has a love/hate relationship with these "experts".

With his background in car sales and agency life, Matt's used to asking people for money, and how to handle rejection. One of the biggest things to avoid that rejection is to build trust - trust in you, trust in your product, and trust (from a podcaster's point of view) in your content. This can help even the smallest podcasters succeed and earn serious revenue.

Matt's super grateful for what the podcasting industry has done for him, and as part of the legacy that he spoke about earlier in the episode, he wants to pass on that gratitude, and the lessons that have come with that, to his children. This includes the art of storytelling and confidence in who you are and what you stand for.

Matt's incredibly passionate about bringing more voices to the podcasting space, especially underrepresented and minority voices. He shares an interesting experiment he's running on his WP Minute podcast to help make this happen.

In an incredibly raw and emotional moment, Matt talked about his involvement with Big Orange Heart, and why he supports it. It was a sobering reminder that we all need to look out for each other's mental health, and make it normal to speak up when you're suffering.

Connect with Matt:

• Crafted By Matt
• Matt on Twitter

Contact me: [email protected]

My equipment:

• Electro-Voice RE320
• Motu M2 Audio Interface
• Denon DJ HP-1100 Over Ear Headphones
• Podcast Pro Boom Arm by Accu-Lite and O.C. White

Recommended resources:

• Captivate.fm
• Aweber email marketing
• Accusonus audio plugins
• Boomcaster remote interviewing
• My Podcast Reviews
• Reel.so audiogram creator