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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Theme is not niche
Most indie-podcasting advice tells you to find your niche. Tricia Rose Burt brought a storyteller’s framework instead: theme. Niche says what region you occupy. Theme says what your show is actually for. Two podcasts can sit in the same niche with entirely different themes—one about monetizing creative skills, another about finding the courage to choose… more →
From the archives: Rob Wreglesworth
Rob Wreglesworth has spent enough time on the production grind to know what to expect from podcasting — except for one thing. “The willingness of people to lend their time so generously is probably the thing that surprised me the most.” It’s the surprise that survives all the other lessons. The audience metrics matter, the… more →
The 5% conversation
Twenty-five years ago, Sam Ardery launched into a diatribe about his wife over lunch. His friend said: I’m going to assume Patty is 95% of the problem. From this point forward, we’re only going to talk about your 5%. Most indie-podcaster discourse lives in the 95%—the algorithm, the platforms, discoverability. The 95%-conversation is comprehensive, satisfying,… 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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