The Smart Speakers Podcast

The Smart Speakers Podcast 48 – August 23rd
This week:
What will podcasting look like after COVID-19?
https://jacobsmedia.com/what-will-podcasting-look-like-after-covid-19
Don't let your Flash Briefing be a flash in the pan - How not to be a 'podcast dropout' after a few episodes
https://podcastbusinessjournal.com/characteristics-of-a-podcast-drop-out/

The Smart Speakers Podcast 47 – August 16th
This week:
How to improve your podcast’s audio in three easy steps
https://medium.com/the-recording-studio-digest/how-to-improve-your-podcasts-audio-in-3-easy-steps-c514462a1180
The Financial Times looks at the "huge transformation" of children’s audiobooks.
https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/lets-hear-a-story-childrens-books-have-undergone-a-huge-transformation/1946365/

The Smart Speakers Podcast 46 – August 9th
This week:
How to get the most from your guests
https://blubrry.com/podcast-insider/2020/04/27/get-the-most-out-of-the-guests/
There are three basic ways to make a podcast remotely
http://nickgarnett.co.uk/podcasts/

The Smart Speakers Podcast 45 – August 2nd
This week:
How to find a co-host or audio partner
https://medium.com/sounder-fm/how-to-approach-a-lazy-podcast-co-host-c6a875a95313
Where are your listeners hearing your Flash Briefing? new stats show the most popular room in the house for a smart speaker
https://voicebot.ai/2020/04/30/yes-the-bedroom-is-now-the-most-popular-location-for-smart-speakers-heres-why-and-what-it-means/

The Smart Speakers Podcast 44 – July 26th
This week:
How to pick credible experts to interview
https://www.jaraudio.com/blog/guestexperts
Various software platforms available that allow you to record remote interviews - includes resources, free versions and demos
https://podcastmovement.com/events/which-platforms-allow-remote-recordings-and-interviews/

The Smart Speakers Podcast 43 – July 19th
This week:
Using audio for internal communications. A terrific guide.
https://ustudio.com/podcast-content-guide/
The description of your Flash Briefing can make or break the growth of a show. Here’s how to get it right
https://www.thepodcasthost.com/planning/how-to-write-a-great-podcast-description/

The Smart Speakers Podcast 42 – July 12th
This week:
Podcasters are turning to crowdsourcing their audio
https://bellocollective.com/why-podcasters-are-turning-to-crowdsourcing-during-the-coronavirus-lockdown-f373dd0a4888
Buzzsprout's audio monetization checklist
https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog/monetize-podcast

The Smart Speakers Podcast 41 – July 5th
This week:
How to set up a decent-sounding studio at home
https://blog.pacific-content.com/blanket-forts-and-pantyhose-fae8951389c1
27.5% of listeners will only give a show 5 minutes to “hook” them
https://www.thepodcasthost.com/promotion/podcast-discoverability/

The Smart Speakers Podcast 40 – June 28th
This week:
If you have extra time on your hands, consider investing more time into your audio
https://podcastbusinessjournal.com/down-time-improve-your-show/
Looking to produce audio for free?
https://www.thepodcasthost.com/planning/how-to-podcast-for-free/

The Smart Speakers Podcast 39 – June 21st
This week:
Actively incorporating listener feedback or participation into episodes
https://podcasters.spotify.com/blog/enrich-your-show-with-listener-interaction
What makes a good Flash Briefing intro
https://www.thepodcasthost.com/presenting-your-podcast/podcast-intro-and-outro-tips/