Conversations with podcast creators.
Podtalk is short conversations with podcast creators, that are not just about podcasting… because I like to take the scenic route.
In each episode, I talk with podcast creators about their shows, experiences, what they’ve learned, what motivates them, and… well, everything related to podcasting from the indie creator’s point of view.
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Penn’s four mistakes
Penn & Teller printed in their program: ‘There are 4 mistakes in this program.’ There weren’t. The line was bait so audience members could feel clever spotting flaws. Podcasters sit on the opposite side of that asymmetry. You can hear the show that was supposed to exist. The audience only has the show that does.… more →
From the archives: Kathy Cocks
Kathy Cocks noticed a gap that doesn’t have a name. Families helping a parent age in place don’t always need counseling or expert advice. Sometimes they just need someone to talk things out with — a place to ask out loud, “are we doing the right thing?” Her podcast fills a need most caregiving content… more →
Asking for evidence instead of position
Mary Hendra opens every interview the same way: when did you last play? Most interview questions retrieve the curated version of the guest. Hendra’s question doesn’t route through the curator. The body produces an image before the guest can frame it. The most interesting moments in a recorded conversation might be the ones the guest… more →
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I hope these episodes spark ideas and conversations for you, and lead to new ways of looking at this wonderful art of podcasting.
I appreciate your time and attention, and I don’t take it for granted.
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