The Podcast Sessions

The Podcast Sessions

By Rutendo NyamudaBusinessMarketing
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The Podcast Sessions episodes

  • Grants, Advertising and Listener Revenue

    In this episode of "The Podcast Sessions" we gain insights on the business of podcasting in various African countries. The discussion was hosted by the South Africa Media Innovation Program and features the following panelists:

    Selly Thiam, None on Record; Paul McNally, Volume; Kathryn Kotze, Daily Maverick; Michal Rahfaldt, Children’s Radio Foundation and Ramsey Tesdell, Sowt. The discussion was moderated by Shandukani Mulaudzi.

    36 min
  • Understanding Funding ft. Bilal Randeree

    Program Director for Africa & MENA of the Media Development Investment Fund, Bilal Randeree unpacks funding opportunities and how one should think about approaching funding for podcasting. 

    He also expands on various options including grant funding from foundations or donors. 


    24 min
  • Don't Just Win. Dominate ft Lebo Lion
    A prominent voice in marketing and host of "Lessons with Lion" podcast, Lebo Lion speaks to Rutendo Nyamuda about the importance of taking up space and dominating in your industry.
    Lebo also speaks about the intersection between podcasting and marketing as well as the importance of branding and marketing your podcast if you want it to be successful.
    She says it's important for more black podcasters and creatives to own their space and tell their own stories because if we don't who will?
    27 min
  • South African Podcast Stats ft Francois Retief
    Chief Operating Officer of IONO FM, Francois Retief, speaks to Rutendo Nyamuda about the growth of the podcast industry in South Africa. He estimates that the listenership on IONO FM in 2020 will be between 5 and 6 million.
    Francois also discusses how companies need to start gravitating towards podcasting and audio if they want to stay relevant and not get left behind in the future.
    32 min
  • Webby-Nominated AfroQueer Podcast ft Aida Holly-Nambi
    Producer of the Webby-Nominated, AfroQueer Podcast, Aida Holly-Nambi speaks to Rutendo Nyamuda about the journey of a podcast that give a voice to the LGBTQI+ community through their documentary-styled podcast.
    In this episode Aida explains the production process of their team of six people that has brought them much intonational recognition including being nominated for a Webby Award as well as being chosen for the PRX & Google Podcasts creator program .
    41 min
  • Co-Hosts & Chemistry ft Jade Wright & Dave Horrocks
    Jade Wright and Dave Horrocks, co-hosts of the Bachelor Banter podcast speak to Rutendo Nyamuda about how they've successfully created a podcast based on S2 of The Bachelor South Africa.
    Jade and Mark speak about the challenges and successes they face co-hosting a podcast.
    27 min
  • There Are No Rules ft Simmi Areff | #1
    The Podcast Sessions with Rutendo Nyamuda kicks off its first episode with Simmi Areff.
    Simmi is the founder of People of Colour Podcasts, the host and producer of Lesser Known Somebodies and an amazing comedian.
    In this episode they discuss Simmi's podcasting journey, his approach to creating jingles as well as some of the challenges he's faced in the industry.
    38 min
  • Podcast Trailer
    “The Podcast Sessions”, hosted by Rutendo Nyamuda, is a podcast about podcasting for podcasters. Each week we take you behind the mic as we interview podcast hosts, producers and experts in the industry.
    Whether personal or business, we will help you turn your podcast dream into reality.
    2 min

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“The Podcast Sessions”, hosted by Rutendo Nyamuda, takes you behind the mic with podcast hosts, producers and experts in the industry.