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This one free trick will 10x your next episode 🚶 (Podcraft Pointers)
Published about 20 hours ago • 4 min read
Hello, Podcrafters!
I never thought I'd see the day when I was unironically writing a "this one simple trick" style headline, but here we are. It's honestly a good one!
Mic Drop Fact: The world’s quietest outdoor place.
Scientists found a “silent zone” in the volcanic craters of Haleakalā, Hawaii, where wind and animal sounds are nearly absent. Some describe it as “visibly quiet.” But I bet if I tried to record there, someone would still fire up a lawnmower nearby.
This week's Pointers is packed with other brilliant resources to help you with your podcast, too. If you know someone else who would benefit from them, hit the forward button and send it their way. It's a pleasure to put this newsletter together for you each week, and we'd love to try to reach even more podcasters.
There’s something special about hearing someone podcast while they walk. It feels real, unfiltered, and human. If you’ve never tried recording this way before, here are six reasons to give it a try.
Seedpace is an interactive screen-free audio player that lets kids become the heroes of their own stories. This is one to stick on your Christmas list!
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Colin shows you how to assemble your podcast episode, including music, transitions, segments and more. This is how to produce all of those different elements into a great quality episode.
Mon 24th Nov: Meet other podcasters in Edinburgh to share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to grow your shows. Everyone is welcome, whether you are experienced or just starting out, podcasting for fun, work, or a community project.
Let's take a look at how to record a call for your podcast. Colin runs through the full call recording process, from setting up your recording room, to inviting guests, to grabbing the file from your library.
These indie podcasters have grown passionate fanbases around their content. How did they do it? What worked? And what didn't?
🧙♂️ The Podcasting Sage Says:
“Great hosts listen twice as much as they speak.”
The best interviews come from curiosity, not cue cards.
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Creating a profile takes only a few minutes, and you can start connecting with people whose stories and expertise align perfectly with your audience. If you are looking to turn those interviews into real results, check out their guide on using podcast guest appearances to generate leads. It is full of practical tips to help you make every conversation count.
Whether you want to bring in fresh perspectives or expand your reach as a guest, this is one of those tools that makes podcasting easier and a lot more fun!
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Have you ever recorded a 'walk and talk' style podcast episode outdoors?"
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