The Humble Podcaster

You've got a name for your show and a solid concept, but how do you put it all together? In this episode, we explore the challenges that come with creating a good structure your podcast that will be great for your listeners and your mental health. 

We also cover: 

• The frequency of your podcast's release schedule (2:14)
• How to decide on your show's format (3:33)
• The structure of the show itself (6:47)
• How to choose music for your show (10:24)

Links:

• Podfade: https://www.amplifimedia.com/blogstein/2018/8/22/how-many-of-the-550000-podcasts-are-actually-active
• Broadcast Law Blog Article: https://www.broadcastlawblog.com/2020/07/articles/using-music-in-podcasts-talk-to-the-copyright-holders-why-you-cant-rely-on-your-ascap-bmi-sesac-and-soundexchange-licenses/ 
• Soundstripe: https://www.soundstripe.com/ 

Have you ever wanted to know what it takes for your podcast to stand out in a sea of similar content? In this episode, we're going to dive into what makes a podcast successful, and how you can position yourself to be unique.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

• A (very) brief case study on Joe Rogan (1:11) 
• Why your positioning matters to your audience (3:13)
• The basics of positioning (5:31)
• How to position your podcast effectively (8:54)
• Your homework for the next episode (11:29)

Links Referenced: 

• The Death of Independent Podcasting: What Spotify Is Trying to Do With the Joe Rogan Deal
• Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind
• Obviously Awesome
• New Coke

Ever wanted to start a podcast, but not know where to start? In this first series, we're taking a deeper look at what it takes to start a podcast. We'll cover everything from concept to execution. If you're wanting to learn how to create a podcast of your own, start here! 

In this first episode, we're going to talk about how to create an effective concept for your show. We cover:

• Identifying your objective for your podcast
• Creating a target
• Developing your concept
• Researching your concept to confirm a market fit. 

In this show, we tackle the challenges that come with creating your own podcast. Everything from getting started, coming up with ideas for the show, the gear that you need, and thoughts for how to grow your show from launch through your one millionth download and beyond.

Whether you’ve literally just found this show searching “How to Start a Podcast” or you’re an expert just wanting to make sure you’re on the right course, we are here to help you follow through on your dreams of creating your own podcast.