Hullo there!

Whilst it's brilliant that you can podcast with people on the other side of the world and sound like you're in the same room together, you really can't beat in-person recording.

Getting together with a guest or co-host makes having a great, natural conversation so much easier. You're not at the mercy of internet connections, and those awkward pauses and messy crosstalk moments are minimised, too. Plus, you're fully in control of "the gear".

Portable recording setups are no new thing, but we're living in a golden age of them now. If you own a smartphone (and last time I walked past a bus queue, everyone did), there are tiny, affordable, yet powerful kits that can help you record amazing content on the go.

Two notable offerings here are the Rode Wireless Micro and the BOYA Mini. And, with the latter costing as little as $45 (thanks to some erratic discounting), this setup is accessible even on the tightest of podcasting budgets. Check out our full comparison of both kits, as well as the usual slice of fresh new content for you, below.

Enjoy :-)

🎙️ How to Create a Media Kit that Actually Lands Sponsors (Creator Toolbox)​

Have you got a media or a sponsor kit for wooing those oh-so-desirable brands? In this episode, Colin's digging into what makes a great media kit, how to put it together, and all the other things you can use it for, besides sponsorships! Enjoy the listen 🎧

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📻 Why Your CTAs Flop (& How to Fix Them!) Podcraft

Many podcasters feel frustrated at the lack of action from their call. In this episode, we talk about why you might be seeing little or no uptake with your CTAs, and offer a few tips for putting that right.

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📽️ Do you publish video as a part of your podcasting?

Colin here - I need your help! We're looking to figure out the real state of video podcasting, right now. Ignoring the Rogans and the Coopers of the world, what are average podcasters doing with video?

We want to interview 5 to 10 podcasters who use video in their workflow. Each of the 5 to 10 people we select to interview will earn a $50 amazon voucher as a thankyou. If you're up for it, here's a really short survey to apply:

⭐ Apply to be a participant & Earn a $50 Voucher

As a bonus, we'll publish what we find out. So, you're helping us create a 'State of Video Podcasting' resource which can help guide your own efforts in that area. That's if you want to - there's still no requirement for video in podcasting!

Thanks for your help!

Thanks, as always, for being part of our community and following along 😁

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Cheers!
Colin & Matthew

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