This week, we’ve got a brilliant breakdown on podcast release schedules, and how your own frequency can work for or against you. Plus, on the latest Podcraft episode, we chatted about why we’re big fans of walking and talking: both meetings and podcast recordings. Admittedly, it’s a bit awkward carrying the studio table with a plateful of doughnuts and six cafetiers on it. Still, though... 🍩 Mic Drop Fact: Sound can reduce anxiety and stress. A small study in rats found that exposure to a 528...

Hey! Algorithms dictate a lot of what we consume online nowadays – so much so that some say they're controlling our lives. Yikes! But algorithms can be really positive too – especially when it comes to helping listeners find more content they're actually interested in and want more of. So it's easy to see why creators, listeners and industry folks are all conflicted about the long-term impact of algorithms on podcasting. Let's dive into the pros, the cons, and what it all means for your...

Mic Drop Fact: Bats use ultrasound to navigate. Bats navigate and hunt in pitch dark using echolocation, emitting sounds at frequencies above 20,000 Hz, which is beyond human hearing. Before we get to this week's podcast promotion masterclass, here's a quick anecdote. I had to endure some particularly tough interview questions last night - I suddenly found myself (inexplicably) being grilled about extinction-level meteors. Not on a podcast, you understand, but a short car journey with my...