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Your audience doesn't want more. They want better (Podcraft Pointers)
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Mic Drop Fact
Tim Storms holds the Guinness Book of Records title for the lowest note produced by a human at G -7 (0.189 Hz). This is 8 octaves lower than the lowest G note on the piano.
Hullo there!
If Podkin One Ear was serving up the profound quote last week, how about this one, attributed to Susan Sontag, in The Book of Delights...
"Any technology that slows us down in our writing rather than speeding us up is the one we ought to use."
Has this ever been more relevant than now?
On that note, if you're at launch stage, slow down and spend an hour with me (Colin) in our Podcast Launch Lab next week.
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Volume isnโt a strategy for audience engagement. Your listeners don't want more from you. They want what matters: a focused, engaging episode worth their time.
Data on video and audio in podcasting is always interesting, and a lot of folks have strong opinions on the subject. But nothing quite beats some real-world case studies when it comes to nuance and making informed decisions about where to invest time and resources.
Over 16% of podcasters use the Blue Yeti mic. Some of these folks manage to get a decent tune out of it, whilst others make it sound like an old tape recorder. Here's how to fix that- and it has nothing to do with your recording environment!
Featuring the time we had a podcaster-themed Megadrive-style computer game (complete with flying Joe Rogan 'baddies'!) at our Podcast Show London booth a couple of years ago. You'll also find helpful tips and advice from Sean Howard, Gavin Gaddis, Travis Vengroff, and Jeremy Moskowitz.
Podcast editing may feel tedious, but itโs a quiet act of love that shows your audience you care. Itโs the space between creation and publication where you refine your message and elevate the listening experience. When done mindfully, editing transforms raw audio into a clear, engaging, and thoughtful offering.
There are three types of podcast names: creative, descriptive, and named after the host. Did you know that descriptive names are the least common in the 'True Crime' category, but dominate 'History'? You do now!
Now in their 15th year, the APAs from AudioUK, sponsored by Audible, celebrate audio across podcasts, radio, audiobooks, sound design, and more, recognising talent both behind the scenes and on the mic. Most categories now accept team as well as individual entries. The Early Bird deadline has been extended to 31st August.
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You wouldn't go for a run without doing a few quick stretches first. But we're all guilty of expecting our mouths and tongues to run vocal 10 Ks without any prep. Here's an easy 5-7 minute warmup you can do before you hit record, and there's a 2-minute "Express" warmup if you're short on time, too.
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Launch, growth and success tips for Podcasters and wider content creators. Read a set of quick points, from tool reviews to growth tactics, and much more, all aimed at helping you create the show of your dreams. If you're building a personal or a content brand, then get started with us!
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