The Podcasters Studio
By Ray aka @podcasthelper
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Podcast Description
The Podcasters Studio is focused on the How-To of producing podcasts (both audio and video). Get tips, suggestions, and tools you can use right now to help improve the show you already have or start the podcast you've always wanted.
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TPS Ep. 058 – Audio Post Production with Joe Gilder (part 1) | There’s lots of training online for audio post production. However, most of the information is focused on mastering audio for music. As podcaster’s our main post production concerns involve techniques related to mastering for voice only. Joe Gilder is an audio engineer who masters music for a living however he’s also a podcaster. So I brought Joe inside The Podcasters’ Studio to talk about post processing as it applies to podcasting. Joe runs a great site over at Home Studio Corner where he posts video tutorials and articles demonstrating many of the same effects that we use in podcast post produciton such as compression and EQ. On this episode (part 1 of 2) Joe and I focus mostly on the things you need to do before you even open your audio editor of choice. Some of things we talk about are: The subjective versus objective techniques for working with audio Getting it right at the source – start with the best audio possible How a cheap mixer might affect your sound Obtaining a baseline sound you’d like to achieve by listening to your peers Software (audio editors) and their importance In part 2, Joe and I will dive deeper into the audio editor and talk a lot more about the actual effects that you’ll want to consider when post producing your audio. | 23 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 057 – The Benefits of Using a Mixer | As you get further along in your podcasting venture, you'll likely want to add in more capabilities such as Skype hosts and guests, more in-studio microphones, and built in capabilities for backing up recordings to avoid loss of your audio. Having a mixer in your studio allows you to easily add in these and many more features as your skills and productions progress over time. On this episode I explain the many ways a mixer allows you to easily expand your studio's capabilities and what features you might want to look for when choosing your first mixer or upgrading your old one. | 16 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 056 – SXSW, Archiving Your Podcast, and Powerpress 3.0 | Fresh off my return from SXSW, I share my experiences from the conference and a couple panels I saw that led me to bigger ideas about my podcast, sharing and your show's legacy. One of the speakers I sat in on was Jason Scott from the Internet Archive. He talked about curating the culture of the web and capturing it for future generations. So what happens to your podcast when you're gone? I discuss this and suggest that you might want to backup your episodes to Archive.org. You're creating great content that when viewed from a far in context with other shows produced during the same time, can lead to a bigger picture of what was happening in a particular time in our history. Save it. I discuss a new episode of Podcast Quick Tips where I take a look at Skype's new release which includes an option (for Mac users) to disable auto gain control. Windows users already have this in their version of Skype. Don't let Skype control your microphone. Now you can easily disable this setting for times when you are using Skype to record a podcast. Check out ThePodcastersStudio.Tumblr.com. Yet another way I'm using the content I create here to generate small amounts of income. The site is a collection of mobile photography of podcasting gear that I come into contact with, connected to affiliate links. This might be another revenue stream for your podcast. Anytime you are creating content that promotes other's products, try and incorporate affiliate links. It adds no extra cost to your audience and it could help you offset the costs of producing your show. Custom title tags are a way to help you write blog posts for humans and robots. I discuss how you can create catchy titles while still maintaining good SEO for the likes of Google, Bing, etc. Finally, I take a look at PowerPress 3.0, the podcasting plugin for WordPress created by Blubrry.com. Once again they have added some great features that you are likely able to add into your podcasting site's backend to help improve how your show is delivered to your community. Don't miss the great resources I list for helping you work your way through the newest version of the plugin. | 24 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 055 – Podcast Currency: How Your Podcast Pays You Back | You produce a podcast that you make available for free and in fact spend lots of your own money on (if you're truly invested). So how does your podcast pay you back? A podcast pays in both tangible and non-tangible ways. In this episode I cover all of the ways I've found to make money from your podcast as well as how to see value in your show when you aren't seeing cash. In a lot of cases, money is not the goal of the podcast producer and even those that have an interest in making money from their show need to understand all of the ways a podcast pays back. Affiliate Accounts: Quite possibly the easiest way for your podcast to earn real income is to make sure you sign up for affiliate accounts with sites such as Amazon or any other retailer who has products that you are promoting on your show. Donations: Don't be embarrassed to ask for donations. It can help offset the cost of producing a podcast and often times you have people in your audience who understand all the hard work you put into producing your podcast. Let them donate. Ads: There are a hundred different ways to approach getting sponsors. There are network sites like Blubrry.com who will find the sponsors for you or you can go out and get your own. This is often the most difficult way to get income from your show but it can also be the most lucrative. Premium Content: It's possible to make your back catalog or even your entire show pay-for-content. Libsyn.com now offers a service that will allow you to determine how much of your feed is premium. Non-tangible Returns on Your Podcast Subscribers: Every new subscriber is cash in the bank for a podcast. In podcasting, it's all about the audience. Email List: If someone is willing to give you their email, consider that as good or better than a donation. Email's can be used to reach your audience from now until they unsubscribe so it's a pretty big return when your audience likes you enough to give you access to their email inbox. Treat it wisely. This could be your only link to your audience should something go wrong with your hosting, podcatcher, etc. Reviews, Comments, Social Sharing: Anytime someone gives you a review on iTunes, a comment on your site, a Like on Facebook or any other feedback, you've been paid. These help increase your visibility in search engines be it Google or iTunes or wherever else people can find your show. Emails and Voice Feedback: When people leave you feedback or ask questions, this is content you can use to power your show. Including your listeners in the content of your episodes increases their investment in your podcast as well as helps you create content which can be a challenge after producing a lot of episodes. Word Of Mouth: Just as it reads. When people tell their peers, you win. More subscribers leads to more podcast currency. Subscribe to The Podcasters Studio Podcast | 15 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 054 – Free Audio Hosting Woes | Blip.tv announces they will no longer accept audio only uploads. For the past six years or so, Blip.tv has been kindly hosting audio only files for free. Blip.tv is primarily a video site and now they're cementing that with the discontinuation of audio only uploads. Here's the official announcement: At blip.tv we're focused on being the best home for high quality, original, episodic, video web series. To that end, we have focused on making our upload process as easy and fool-proof as possible. For a number of years we've permitted the upload of non-video formats, but beginning December 13th, 2011 we will be turning off the ability to upload all audio-only formats, including MP3. Pro accounts will still have the ability to create MP3 conversions from their source video files, but direct MP3 uploads will no longer be allowed. If you are uploading an audio only podcast, we strongly recommend using a more appropriate platform such as Libsyn or Podbean. By next week at the latest, we will begin offering an option in your Dashboard to re-direct your current feed to a new location. This will allow iTunes to move your subscribers over to your new feed and host automatically. Thank you, blip.tv As of December 13th, 2011 Blip.tv no longer allows you to place your .mp3 files on their servers. This means if you hosted an audio only podcast on Blip.tv, you need to look for a new host for your show. Blip will be deleting any remaining audio only files that are hosted on their servers in July 2012. This means you must get your episodes off of Blip if that is the only place they live. Download them now and save them to your desktop. Also, if you are using Blip's feed features to deliver your podcast RSS feed (i.e. to iTunes), you will have to use their redirect tool to ensure that your listeners are not lost in the transfer. Hear my opinions on the the Blip move as well as learn what to do if you need a new host. I also talk about my newest resource for podcasters, www.PodcastingQandA.com. A great place to get your podcasting questions answered or explore the catalog of questions and answers to learn a lot about producing podcasts. Links mentioned in this episode Podcasting Q & A (Learn about podcasting while getting your questions answered) Vimeo.com/RayOrtega (Learn about HDDSLR filmmaking and browse my videos) Auralex 1'x 1' acoustic foam treatment kit - 24 pieces (Follow along as I treat my studio for better sound). Blip.tv RSS feed redirect (use this to redirect your Blip.tv RSS feed to a new feed). Zoom audio recorders Subscribe to The Podcasters Studio Podcast | 5 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 053 – Podcasting Controversies – Part 2 of my Interview with Dave Jackson | We continue where we left off talking to Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting. On this episode Dave and I chat about podcasting software and how using old gear can be just as effective as buying brand new. I ask Dave what he thinks about having to have the "radio voice" sound for your podcast and how he defines success when it comes to his shows. We touch on ideas about investing in your show and how to produce a podcast on a budget. Dave gives us some great insight about some of his attempts to monetize his podcasts and opens up the pages of his podcasting ebook to share some tips. We wrap up by approaching some of the more controversial podcasting topics such as people who say "podcasting is dead." Listen in for some great conversation about all things podcasting as I wrap up my interview with Dave. Visit www.ThePodcastersStudio.com for complete show notes, tutorials and over 50 hours of how to podcast related content. | 9 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 052 – An Interview with Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting (Part 1) | An interview with Dave Jackson from The School of Podcasting's Morning Announcements. A "podcast that talks about all things Podcasting. From planning planning, producing, and promoting your podcast along with all the tools and techniques." With over 250 episodes published, Dave is one of the original podcasters. He was an early digital mentor for me when I was entering podcasting and has since become a peer and friend. We talk about Dave's podcasting career, take a peek inside his studio and approach some of podcasting's more controversial topics. This is part one of two because when you get a chance to talk to someone you have been listening to for years, you take the opportunity to get as much conversation in as possible. Links mentioned on this episode School of Podcasting Subscribe to The Podcasters Studio Podcast | 24 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 051 – Back to Podcasting Basics (Part 2 of 2) | Continuing where I left off in part one of this two part series, I wrap things up with a discussion about the remaining basic pieces you'll need to start a successful podcast. I'm defining a successful podcast here as a podcast that starts off with all the core elements in place so that you don't have to go back and fix the foundation of your show in the future. Often times, mistakes are made when setting up a podcast (understandably due to excitement and the rush to get started) that will often require an entire rework of the core elements of your podcast. In this episode I guide you through creating artwork for your podcast, establishing an RSS feed, getting your show on various podcasting directories such as iTunes, marketing and promoting your podcast and a few extra elements to add to your show as you grow. Most important of these factors is the proper setup of your RSS feed. The best way to ensure that you don't run into major problems in the future is to use Feedburner to enhance your originating feed. This will not only help create a valid feed, add extras to your feed while allowing you to easily control its appearance but most importantly it will give you the ability to move your audio and/or video file host anytime you want without affecting your audience. This episode, in combination with episode 050 (part 1), provides a solid foundation on which to build your show. You've learned how to produce a podcast and with this episode you learn how to enhance, deliver, and promote your show. All of these factors will set you up for a long lasting show that can be built upon as your grow your podcasting skills, knowledge and library. Links mentioned on this episode TPS050 - Part 1 of 2 - Podcasting Basics Show Artwork - TPS036 and Podcast Quick Tips Feedburner - TPS005 (Feedburner for Podcasters) & TPS030 (Feedburner Refresher) Creating a Feed - Feed for All, Posterous, Feeder ID3 Editors - mp3Tag (windows, free), ID3 Editor (Mac, $) Podcast411.com - Directory of Directories Tubemogul.com - Mass Video Distribution Quora.com - User generated, question and answer social network Podcast Marketing and Promotion (category) - TPS007 - Marketing Your Podcast Subscribe to The Podcasters Studio Podcast | 30 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 050 – Back to Podcasting Basics (Part 1 of 2) | Learn the basics of podcasting from how to decide on a topic to choosing gear, software and hosting for your website and media. You've decided you want to start your own podcast and now you need to know how to proceed. In this episode we go back to the beginning and walk you through the basic elements needed to create a podcast. Your first step is to decide on a topic. Pick something you know well and love to talk about to no end. This will help to keep you motivated over the period of many episodes. Are you going to produce an audio only show or a video podcast? In both cases you'll need gear that allows you to capture, edit and compress your digital media into a podcast friendly format. The basic gear for an audio podcast is a microphone (I recommend a dynamic mic), a mixer and some headphones. I've made the basic assumption that you already have a computer. For video, at a minimum, you'll need a video camera and some editing software. However I highly recommend including an external microphone that plugs into your camera. Good audio, even in video podcasting, is as or more important than the image you are capturing. Finally you'll want to purchase some basic hosting for a website and your media files. Make sure to listen to part two of the basics of podcasting (episode 52) where you'll learn about creating a graphic identity that represent your show, creating a future proofed RSS feed for submitting across the web, and how to get your podcast listed in podcast directories such as iTunes. | 5 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 049 – Noisy Headphones, Free Graphics Editor, and Creating Supplemental Video | On this episode I talk about the effect that bad headphones can have on your podcast's audio. Headphones that don't fit properly, are not well built or are simply turned up too loud can affect that amount of feedback that your mic hears. If the audio going into your headphones leaks out and into your mic you could hear some weird results in your final audio or be unable to properly edit your audio in post production. I talk about how to make sure you headphones are not the cause for problems with your final audio. Creating great looking graphics for your podcast can be a challenge if you can't afford to purchase quality image editing software programs. Now there is an incredible, free option available via your browser called Sumo Paint. This free web service works and looks much the same as Photoshop Elements which I enjoy using for creating my own podcast graphics. Give it a shot and enjoy the power of free, quality graphics creation. If you have an audio podcast you can benefit greatly by adding video. Creating a YouTube channel to supplement your audio content can attract many new listeners that you would have otherwise never reached. Can you think of some quick, valuable content that is related to your show and would benefit by being seen as well as heard? I recommend creating your own channel and try adding video to your multimedia arsenal. You might be surprised by the results and feedback. Links mentioned in this episode: Sumo Paint - Free browser based graphics editor Phandroid Podcast Video - Hosts talk about Google Plus Hangouts Zoom H4N audio recorder Struggling Entrepreneur Podcast - I was interviewed for the Struggling Entrepreneur podcast. Subscribe to The Podcasters Studio Podcast | 16 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 048 – Audio Only Live Streaming Via Mixlr And Podcast Myths | Have you ever wanted to live stream your podcast in an audio only player? Finally a solution that caters to audio only podcasters has arrived in the form of mixlr.com. A live streaming, audio only application available for both PC and Mac. Live streaming your podcast as you record can be another great way to interact with your audience, allowing them to participate live in chat rooms with you and other audience members. I have fielded many questions from people who were looking for an audio only live streaming player to put on their site and now we finally have one. Mixlr.com offers podcasters a simple application that is easy to use and adds little work to your current podcast production setup. You simply point the mixlr app at your audio input source, check your levels and go live. One of the most powerful features that mixlr brings is the ability to be used with iOS devices (iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, etc). Sites like Ustream and other live streaming services which video based don't work with iOS devices (the Ustream app only has a fraction of the content available on Ustream). This means that your show can now be live streamed via any devices that can browse the web. You can now be in the car with your audience (live) offering your content which is often a much better choice than what's on traditional radio. Another great feature is the ability to embed the mixlr player right onto your Facebook Fan Page. Simply put the link to your mixlr page for any live episode into the link section and Facebook will embed the mixlr live streaming player right onto the page so that all your "fans" can listen right there on Facebook. There are many great options that mixlr.com provides to the audio podcaster but the main one is simple, a service designed specifically for audio only and we've been waiting for that for a long time. Run over and get your account today (before all the good names are taken;)) Also on this episode I ask my twitter community to share some of their #PodcastMyths. We've all heard that "you need an iPod to listen to podcasts" or You can get good audio from a USB mic." These are myths that continue to float around the podcasting community and so we had a little fun and listed some of the most common myths we're still hearing today and I tell you why they are indeed #PodcastMyths. Tweet your own podcasting myths to @PodcastHelper and use the hashtag #PodcastMyth. | 27 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 047 – Recording a Double-Ender Podcast | When you want the absolute best quality recording from your remotely co-hosted podcast, you record a double-ender. A double-ender is a type of recording where everyone on the podcast episode records their own audio. This allows for the cleanest sound possible, removing the unwanted noise problems you might get from such things as Skype or the telephone. While this method does create more work for the editor (e.g. lining up clips, transferring files) you do end up with the best recording possible because everyone has recorded their microphones directly into their own software or recording device. The basic workflow is as follows: 1. Everyone records their own audio (into Audacity or any other recording software or their own digital audio recorder). 2. Each person uploads their audio to a server so that the person doing the post production can gather all the audio files. 3. The editor lines up the audio tracks in an audio editor and does the normal post production (leveling, sweetening, etc.) 4. Export and finish the same way you would any other podcast episode (ID tags, show notes, etc). In this episode I team up with Steve from NetcastStudio.com to record a double-ender podcast about recording double-ender podcasts. Listen as we describe the steps in detail and pay attention to the great sound quality we get from the process. It's like we're sitting in the same studio even though in reality I was on the East Coast and he is on the West. Links mentioned in this episode MicToob.com - A YouTube like site (user generated) dedicated to microphones (reviews, unboxings, demos, etc.) Subscribe to The Podcasters Studio Podcast | 24 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 046 – Show Notes and Increasing Audience Participation | The importance of creating descriptive show notes and how to get your listeners to give you more feedback. | 3 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 045 – Libsyn Launches a New Monetization Model for Podcasters – An Interview with Rob Walch | I talk to Rob about Libsyn's new program for podcasters that allows producers to provide a paid subscription service for their content. | 19 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 044 – Media Kits and A New Sponsorship Opportunity for Your Podcast | Learn how to start preparing your podcast's media kit and about a new affiliate sponsorship opportunity from Audible.com. I interview Steve from Waves of Tech about his role in getting Audible to offer every podcaster the chance to make money with their show. | 28 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 043 – Royalty Free Music and Using Your Basic Web Hosting Plan to Deliver Your Podcast | Learn how to increase your show's production value by purchasing your own music for a relatively cheap price. I also discuss why you might not want to use your website hosting to host and deliver your podcast files. | 11 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 042 – Microphones for Video and iTunes Metadata | On this episode, Soundcloud.com announces that they will soon be supporting RSS feeds for their audio hosting service. I discuss what I think of the service for use as a podcast audio hosting solution and how you can get into the Soundcloud beta to be a tester for this new feature. Learn the different microphone options you have when recording video. In most cases audio is as important or even more important than the quality of your video. Find out the different types of microphones that you can use together with whatever video camera you have to get the best quality audio possible out of your video productions. Finally I explain how itunes and various devices (ipods, ipads, iphones, etc) display your ID3 tags (metadata) both in itunes and on Apple devices. Since November of 2005, Apple has been using a combination of both the metadata that you insert into your mp3 files and the information contained in your RSS feed to come up with the information that is displayed on it's various devices. Learn what tags control this information so that you can have more control of what information people are seeing about your podcast. | 24 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 041 – Autopost Your Podcast to Facebook, Archiving Content and Hardware Versus Software FX Processors | Learn how to post your podcast feed to facebook automatically including an audio player and how to keep your podcast alive after you stop producing it and paying for hosting. | 4 1 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 040 – USB Mixers, Recording Skype Video, and Podcasting Statistics for 2010 | When choosing a mixer for your podcast there are some special considerations that I think each podcaster should think about before making their purchase. Some of these include the number of mic inputs your mixer will allow. Can you grow your show with the mixer you are planning to buy? Can it power condenser microphones and will it record multiple channels when connected to your computer? I bring up these questions and more to help you understand the special needs of a podcaster when choosing a mixer. I take a listener question from Gene who called in to find out how to record Skype video and how to take that video and put it on your blog/website. Also I take a look at the new statistics published by Edison Research and their "Current State of Podcasting" report for 2010. Tom Webster presented the information at Blogworld 2010 (see below for the entire talk and slides) and I discuss some of the most important insights that I think podcasters should take away from the talk. Finally, I tie in the information provided by Tom with recent actions I took on my site to upgrade the social sharing features I provide. I explain why I changed wordpress plugins in an attempt to clean up my site while still providing a way for users to pass on my content to their favorite sharing sites. download this episode (48 min. | .mp3 | 47 mb) The Current State Of Podcasting from Tom Webster on Vimeo. links mentioned on this episode Call Recorder - for recording Skype video on Mac Pamela - for recording Skype video on a PC ShareThis - Wordpress plugin for social sharing buttons (twitter, facebook, digg, etc) The Current State of Podcasting for 2010 PDF" - slides from Tom's presentation Subscribe to The Podcasters Studio Podcast | 18 12 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 039 – Audio Editors, Virtual Cart Machines, and Using Analytics to Track Success | Adobe Audition is now out for the Mac. Find out what I like about it, what I think you could use as an alternative and the effects I use when using Audition to process my audio. Also discussed on this episode are virtual cart machines (soundbyte, pod producer, etc). These apps and programs allow you to bring other audio clips into your podcast recordings by easily organizing them into a push button display. Easily bring in intros, outros, sound effects and any other audio clips you want to load into the software. I discuss the advantage to using the new "like" button for facebook and how using Google Analytics to set "funnels" can help you to achieve your desired conversion goals for on your website. Also find out why I think you can stand to profit by giving away all of your knowledge and content for free! The more content you produce and publish in your niche, the more you establish yourself as an expert in your field. The best way to achieve this status is by making sure anyone and everyone interested in your content can consume it. By giving it away for free you are not only inviting everyone to view it, you are drawing people to your expertise and opening up the possibility for anyone to hire you or pay for other products you sell surrounding your content. download this episode (46 min|mp3|44.5 mb) Links mentioned in this episode: Adobe Audition for the mac beta - free (until the beta is over). Facebook Social Plugins - for installing a facebook like button plugin on your wordpress site ID3 editor - for putting metadata into your mp3 files Google Analytics - for website statistics PodcastHelper (Ray) on facebook sound byte for ipad - for inserting audio clips into your podcast recordings Subscribe to The Podcasters Studio Podcast | 1 12 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 038 – Podcasting and the Law – An Interview with Entertainment Attorney Gordon Firemark | On this episode I interview entertainment lawyer and podcaster, Gordon Firemark. We talk about the many different legal issues surrounding podcasting and podcasters including copyright, fair use, model releases and much more. Do you know your rights if your original content is taken and used without your permission or violates the copyright you have in place? What can you do to make sure you are getting proper credit for your content? Gordon tells how to approach such situations from both a formal (drop some legal forms on 'em) and informal (ask nicely) perspective. All the issues we touch on in this interview are explained in much deeper detail in Gordon's new ebook: The Podcast, Blog and New Media Producer's Legal Survival Guide. Get a discounted copy of the ebook by visiting: www.podcastlawbook.com and entering the promo code "PodcastHelper" upon checkout. download this mp3 (57 MB|62 min.) Subscribe to The Podcasters Studio Podcast | 19 11 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 037 – A WordPress Feed Fix, A New Home for your Podcast, and a Great Blogworld Keynote | On this episode I introduce you to a new resource on ThePodcastersStudio.com, the newly redone blog which will be used to share emails that I receive regarding podcasting questions. Now everyone will benefit from the information I exchange with those people who take the time to write into the show. I also introduce you to and encourage you to get your podcast feed into the Blackberry Podcast Store. This is another great place to feature your show and be discovered by a whole new group of people who might not of known you were producing great content. The 2010 Blogworld and New Media Expo recently took place and for those of us who were unable to attend there are many great videos from the conference available online. Today I discuss one that I enjoyed most by Scott Stratten aka @unmarketing on twitter. He talks about the necessity to stop getting in the way of people consuming your content. Check out the talk in the video below and gain a bunch of insights into different ways to think of your blog and/or podcast. right-click to download (31 mbs|32.5 min.) Links mentioned in this episode: Facebook page for The Podcasters Studio Blackberry Podcast Store Disqus Comment Plugin for Wordpress Intense Debate Comment Plugin for Wordpress ScottStratten from Blogworld on Vimeo. | 4 11 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 036 – Logo Design for Your Podcast | The importance of having a clean, easy to read, relevant show logo. Learn why your podcast's show art is so important and how to improve on the one you already have or create one for free. Also find out how to use Posterous to host your podcast for free but reasons why you might not want to. download this episode | 28 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 035 – Phone Calls From Within Your Browser via Gmail | On this episode I talk about making voice calls from within your browser via Gmail, Podcamp Philly 4 and the presentation I'll be giving, Camtasia for the mac, Gnomedex 10, and I'll answer a few of your call in questions. Oh and the dynamics of moving your podcast studio! Yep I'm moving to a new studio and with that comes some challenges that you may or may not expect. Links for this episode: Google Voice Podcamp Philly Camtasia for mac Subscribe to The Podcasters Studio Podcast | 26 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 034 – How to Avoid Losing Contact with Your Audience | On this episode, Vincent, host of This Week in Virology, calls in to talk about his mix-minus setup. Grant wants to know about slow download speeds from files hosted on blip.tv and I talk about having a plan to stay connected to your audience if one or more of your broadcasting channels goes down or gets shut off. I also answer a few questions that came in via twitter since the last episode including, wireless mics for video, getting phone call audio into your mixer, and an easy way for getting your podcast into the Zune Marketplace. right-click to download Links for this episode: Knowledge base article on Blip.tv for slow download speeds This Week in Virology Submit a Podcast to the Zune Marketplace Sennheiser Wireless Mic Packages Subscribe to The Podcasters Studio Podcast photo courtesy flickr user: mister softy | 11 7 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 033 – Multiple Feeds via Libsyn, Edit Your YouTube Videos, A Critical Piece of Podcast Gear and More! | Learn how to use your single Libsyn account to create multiple feeds, edit video in the cloud via YouTube, stalk that twitter account that you want but someone else has, and find out one of the most important parts of your podcast studio that you might not have considered. Right-Click to download Links mentioned in this episode: Twittercounter - Track a twitter username you want to get but is currently taken. Splitfeed: Libsyn's explanation page for how to split your feeds within one account. YouTube Remixer: Information about the new cloud based video editor for YouTube videos. Libsyn3 comparison page to older versions of Libsyn (i.e. whats new?) with screenshots. Herman Miller Aeron Chair: My newest, maybe most important, piece of studio gear. Tweetmeme Translate Button: translate retweets from your site into your audience's native language. Subscribe to The Podcasters Studio Podcast | 17 6 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 032 – Sponsor Your Own Podcast | On this episode I talk about progress made in my experiments with html5 for audio and video, thoughts about sponsoring your own podcast, and new ideas about how to market your show with the intent of growing your audience. We also have listener feedback sent in by Jerry of My Amateur Radio.com and Steve from Waves of Tech.com, who called in with their thoughts about TPS Ep. 31 where I asked podcasters their thoughts on apologizing to their audience. right-click to download Links mentioned in this episode: Apple Podcast Spec. Page Apple's Develepor Site with Html5 Code for Audio and Video Degradable html5 Plugin for Wordpress Miro Video Converter 7 Most Useful HTML5 Video Integrating Tools New Media Minute Podcast by Daisy Whitney Subscribe to The Podcasters Studio Podcast | 7 6 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 031 – Mixers, Mix-Minus, and Edirol vs Zoom Comparison | On this episode I'm talking about new gear in the studio including a Mackie ProFX12 mixer and the Zoom H4n. I also discuss how I do a mix-minus setup for recording Skype calls. And I'm curious as a podcaster, do you apologize to your audience when you miss your regular schedule? Learn about why I chose the Mackie mixer and how I set it up to perform a mix-minus which allows you to record a Skype conversation. I also recently bought a Zoom H4n for my HDDSLR video setup and I explain what I like about it in comparison to my other audio recorder, the Edirol R-09HR. right-click to download | 10 5 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 030 – A Feedburner Refresher And Video Embed Players | On this episode I give you a Feedburner refresher course. What it's used for, what it does, and why you might want to use it to add some spice and flexibility to your podcast RSS feed. I also take a few minutes to discuss some of the issues that can arise when choosing a video embed player for your video podcast website. Do you want to use YouTube because of its great 720p HD player? Well if your video is more than ten minutes long, you may be forced to reconsider. I cover more topics such as this with regards to other video hosting sites such as vimeo and Blip.tv. Also I share a web tool I've been using for quite awhile now but was recently reminded of the very reason I'm using it, Gravatar. right-click to download Subscribe to The Podcasters Studio Podcast | 22 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 029 – Gmail, Avatars, and Paypal | Learn about why I like having a gmail account for each show I produce. The importance of having a recognizable avatar across all your online communities, and how to use Paypal for free. right-click to download subscribe to The Podcasters Studio Podcast | 11 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 028 – The Technical Pieces to Making Your Show a Success | If your podcast was up for an award, would it be a winner? On this episode you'll find out which elements of a podcast are judged for The Podcast Awards. Get an inside look at the voting process and use it to make your show stronger. Whether or not you are seeking an award winning show, this episode will inform you about all the factors that go into a strong podcast and podcast website. Following the tips here will make your podcast more relevant in search engines such as google and as a result you will receive more listeners to your show. I also talk about the new spin-off podcast I've launched, Podcast Quick Tips and I answer a listener question about itunes and blip.tv. right-click to download Links from this show: State of the Podcast Sphere (report by Todd Cochrane and company from GeekNewsCentral.com) Some of the elements that Todd Cochrane listed as voting criteria for his annual podcast awards: good Content sound Quality content matches you about page nominations (count for 40 points max towards deciding score) show notes branding download link media player visible RSS feed valid RSS feed itunes feed link contact email | 3 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 026 – Podcast Statistics | Where do you find statistics about your podcast? I hear this question often and with it usually comes confusion about what exactly is going on with the stats you get from Feedburner. On this episode I talk all about the different places to find stats for your show and why Feedburner may not be your best option. I also talk about my new piece of podcasting gear, an MDX4600 compressor/limiter/gate, and more info about Feedburner. We also hear from Corey from the Average Joe Show, who called in some feedback regarding the live streaming episode. right click to download Links MDX4600 compressor Chatango (an embeddable chat for your website) podtrac (stats tracking) Libsyn (affordable, best audio and video hosting) Twaud.io (record audio from your browser and send as a tweet) | 15 2 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 025 – Learn How to Podcast Like a Pro – A Presentation Given at Podcamp Philly 3 | A presentation I gave at Podcamp Philly 2009 about how to get the skills of a professional podcaster. I talk about everything from audio to video. How to learn the skills needed to produce high quality podcasts on the level of a professional such as better audio, proper compression rates, better video, lighting and many other tools that some of the today's best podcasters are using to produce successful shows, including the kind that make money. Since many of the people who come to podcasting don't have a background in audio and video production (including myself) there has to be a place to learn all of the skills without spending too much money or attending years of schooling. This episode is an overview of all the elements needed to produce top quality podcasts without having a "studio" budget. Learn where and how I learned to podcast and why producing quality content is just as important as engaging content. right click to download Accompanying Powerpoint from the presentation | 31 1 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 024 – Live Streaming Your Podcast | Going live to the internet is as easy as turning on your camera and connecting to any number of great free services. Broadcasting your podcast live adds a good deal of value to your show including live interaction with viewers, instant feedback, audience building, and an overall additional to your new media arsenal. As long as you're podcasting why not sign into Ustream.tv, Livestream.com, Justin.tv or any of the many free services that allow you to have a live broadcast studio right inside your own home. It's a great way to let your viewers/listeners get an intimate look inside your production and ask you questions in real time. As well your audience gets the chance to interact with each other via chat. On this episode I talk all about my personal favorites when it comes to live streaming web sites, how I use them and why. If you enjoy the show and its content please take a moment to press the subscribe button and make sure you never miss any of the content released here at The Podcasters Studio. right-click to download the mp3 Other Links of Items mentioned in this Episode: Virtual Video Switchers (allows you to add FX and mutlicam to your live stream productions) CamTwist WebcamMax VidBlaster | 23 1 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 023 – Video Podcasting | Learn how to get started in video podcasting and some fun YouTube hacks. I talk about what cameras you need as well as other gear needed to start a video podcast. Also discussed are hosting options for you video, audio for video, and editing software options for both the Mac and PC. Once you have created a video then what do you do with it? Distributing video is as important as creating it since you want the largest amount of exposure possible. Learn the best places to put your video on the web including iTunes and YouTube and the tools for doing so. Also I talk about compression options, flash and embeddable players as well as various video formats. right click to download Links for this episode: 10 Useful YouTube Hacks via Makeuseof.com Free Flash Player for your Website via LongTailVideo.com TubeMogul (for mass video distribution) | 18 1 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 36 | VideoTPS Ep. 022 – Video Interview with Indie Artist Matthew Ebel | An interview with independent music artist, Matthew Ebel who generates all his income solely through premium membership based podcasting. Matthew is a well know musician in podcasting circles and you can hear his music being played on various shows across the intertubes. On this episode learn more about Matthew and how he makes a living from producing his own music and how he integrates podcasting into his revenue stream. You can out find out more about Matthew by visiting MatthewEbel.com or sign up for his music at MatthewEbel.net. right-click to download | 1 1 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 021 – All About iTunes | iTunes is one of the most important tools for a podcaster. Regardless of how you feel about Apple, the iTunes software and store is something that every podcaster should be familiar with inside and out. On this episode I cover some of the basics of iTunes such as how to get your show listed in the iTunes directory (submitting your feed) and some of the reasons why this is the first place you want your show to be listed. Also discussed are some more advanced topics such as how to have a better shot at getting your show featured within iTunes and how you can use iTunes as a tool for adding ID3 tags and converting file formats. right-click to download Links Discussed in this episode: iTunes podcast spec page: http://www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts/specs.html HTML code for creating your own clickable URL: | 24 12 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 38 | VideoTPS Ep. 020 – VIDEO Interview with Steve Cherubino (from Podcamp Philly ’09) | Steve Cherubino interviewed at Podcamp Philly 2009 about his show the Podnutz Podcast. Steve gives us a tip from his presentation on podcasting about how to dramitcailly increase the number of viewers for your podcast with one, easy to follow method. Steve also shares his favorite piece of podcasting software. | 6 12 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 019 – Deciding on a Show Topic and Developing Show Ideas – (GV Expo 2009 Podcasting Presentation) | A presentation given at the 2009 GV Expo on strategies for deciding on a podcast show topic and developing ideas for show content. Above is the powerpoint slides I used in the presentation. Other things to take note of during this presentation and before in the introduction is the use of new podcast gear. The presentation was recorded using an Edirol R-09HR connected to the lapel mic from Sennheiser eW 100 G2 wireless mic system. The microphone used in the introduction to this episode is the Heil PR40 connected to the Heil boom and an after market pop filter. For the introduction of this episode the Heil PR40 was connected to an Alesis MulitMix 8 firewire mixer (discontinued) which then took the audio out and into the Edirol. download this episode | 5 12 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 40 | VideoTPS Ep. 018 – Video interview at Podcamp Philly 2009 with the Mike Tech Show | A video interview (6 min.) with Mike from the Mike Tech Show. I recorded live to file, a few video interviews from Podcamp Philly 2009 at Temple University and I'm bringing them to you as bonus content to the normal audio show. This was my first time with this new microphone and as you can hear I had it too close to my mouth so please excuse that. However you can tell that the mic sounds great when talking to Mike and held at least 6 inches away from the mouth. Mike talks about his entry into podcasting and offers up some great tips for fellow podcasters. download this episode | 28 11 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 017 – Part 2 of my Interview with Jeff Roney | Jeff's back in the studio, virtually via Skype, with part two of our interview. On this episode we talk about twitter strategies, connecting with your audience, SEO, being a more efficient podcaster, content ideas for your show, and we take a look inside Jeff's studio including what hardware and software he uses to produce his shows. Take a listen and make sure to email your questions to me here at ThePodcastersStudio [at ] gmail.com or call in via our in studio phone line at 925.567.3335. Also if you are in need of podcast consulting, you want to build your own show or improve the one you already have, please visit the consulting page and contact me for one-on-one training and development. Thanks for listening, now go start a podcast....or two! All music on this podcast are licensed via Creative Commons and available at www.MusicAlley.com download this episode | 26 11 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 016 – Podcast Freebies, Skype Tune Up, Mic Review, and Much More | This episode of The Podcasters Studio takes a look at a variety of podcasting options such as how to record Skype calls for free (if you're on a mac), how to make your Skype better suited for recording interviews, a great review by Neil aka @GeekwithGlasses covering the Audio Technica ATR3350 wired lavalier mic for video cameras, a great way to make easy money from your show, and much more! Below are the links to all the items talked about in this episode. The Levelator: a free piece of software for either Mac or Windows that evens out your finished audio file. Conversation Network's SlideShow for improving your Skype connection. List of various software programs for recording Skype. How to record Skype using Garageband via 360east.com. Neil's review of the AT3350 wired lavalier microphone for video cameras. Amazon's Associates program. Get paid for the stuff you promote on your show or anything at all! Podsafe Music Network Artists featured on this episode of The Podcasters Studio. (listed in order of appearance) Al Phlipp & The Woo Team - A man Reborn (open) Adam Woodall Band - Runaway (intro) Bodybag - Tears Garden (featured as a transition) cshc - e-cock (transition) Aron Bass - lma (transition) Anonymous American - Sleep Tight (outro) All artists and songs are made available via Creative Commons License at www.MusicAlley.com | 11 11 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 015 – An Interview with Podcaster Jeff Roney from Roneyzone Productions (part I) | On this episode of The Podcasters Studio I talk with Jeff Roney from Roneyzone Productions. Jeff also produces several other podcasts and incorporates a whole host of voice actors in his original work, New World Army Podcast. In part one of this interview we learn a little about Jeff and his long life (141 episode of Roneyzone Radio alone) as a podcaster. Jeff tells us how to land big interviews with "celebrities" of which he has interviewed several. You'll learn about great resources for monitoring what's being said about you and your show on the web and great tips for getting the word out about your podcast. Jeff has built an awesome social media device for promoting podcasters, Show a Podcaster Some Love #SAPSL! Find out more about it in this episode. Jeff also talks about making money with podcasting and the future of not only his own shows but podcasting in general. This episode is filled with great tips and conversation. So much so that we split the interview into two parts based on Jeff's tips for getting more content for your time. Take a listen and make sure to email your questions to me here at ThePodcastersStudio [at] gmail.com or call in via our in studio phone line at 925.567.3335. Also if you are in need of podcast consulting, you want to build your own show or improve the one you already have, please visit the consulting page and contact me for one-on-one training and development. Thanks for listening, now go start a podcast....or two! download this episode | 4 11 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 014 – Getting Audio into your Computer | On this episode of The Podcasters Studio (TPS) I talk about the TPS website redesign, the importance of getting a business card made for your podcast, and some thoughts about mics, mixers, and audio interfaces. The TPS website now has a cleaner look and incorporates a tumblr blog. If you don't know about tumblr.com, go to the site and consider starting a tumblr blog for your show. It can also be used as a homepage for your podcast if you are looking for a really simple solution. Business cards make your brand look more professional. As well they give you an easy way to pass the word about your show. Leave them in random places where people who you might think would be interested in your content will see them. Give them out to everyone you come into contact with and get the message out about your show. Learn some great resources for getting your own affordable business cards for your show on this episode. Getting audio into your computer is not always a simple process. Learn about different ways for doing this specifically if you are interested in getting a mixer or an audio interface for your professional microphones. Follow the show and ask your questions via twitter.com/podcasthelper. | 25 10 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 013 – Free Audio Editing Solutions | There are many ways to record and edit your podcast. In this episode I cover some of the best free solutions out there available to podcasters. I talk about products such as Audacity, Garageband, and host of great web based solutions presented by Aviary. I also talk a little about audio compression/encoding including a very useful tip for using itunes to spice up your podcast audio file. | 8 10 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 012 – An Interview with Cliff Ravenscraft of GSPN.TV | On this episode of The Podcasters Studio I interview Cliff Ravenscraft of GSPN.tv. Cliff is a full time podcaster meaning he makes his living, all of his income from podcasting. Listen as Cliff explains his life before deciding to turn podcasting into his career and his life after. Cliff hosts and/or produces more than 22 different shows under his network called Generally Speaking Production Network (GSPN). In this, our longest show ever, we hear how Cliff is able to make his money from podcasting as well as the gear he uses and excellent advice about some of the things to think about when trying to obtain a sponsor for your own show. Find out more about Cliff and his shows at http://www.gspn.tv and you can follow him on twitter by going to twitter.com/gspn. Remember to follow this show at twitter.com/podcasthelper where you can get real time answers to your podcasting questions. Subscribe to this show via iTunes and if you enjoy the content please give the show a review when you visit the iTunes page. | 25 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 011 – Successful Twitter Strategies for Podcasters | Successful Twitter Strategies for Podcasters - How to Find, Engage, and Build Your Audience via Twitter Learn how to find the exact people your show is targeting. Get quality followers and build your shows audience with my method for using Twitter effectively. Also Check out Bit.ly for a url shortener that allows you to track stats for your links. | 2 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 010 – Plugins and Widgets for Your Podcast’s WordPress Blog | On this episode I take a look at increasing the value of your blog through plugins and widgets. These are some of the plugins and widgets that I use here at The Podcasters Studio dot com and the ones I feel will benefit you the most as a podcaster. If you start a blog to support your podcast, take a look at each of these plugins and/or widgets listed below and integrate the ones that you feel will work best for your blog and podcasting needs. Links to Plugins and Widgets Mentioned in this Episode: 1 Pixel Out Audio Player - a clean looking flash player for your visitors to play your podcast mp3's on your site Tweetmeme - an easy way to let your viewers retweet your blog post and it shows how many times this has occurred Lijit - a better search for your site Feedjit - a live view of who visited your site, how they got there, and where they came from music used for this episode: 37hz "Spiral Song", Adam Woodall Band "Runaway", 3ce "Outside-Inside" - All songs are licensed via CC license and found at music.podshow.com. | 10 7 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 009 – Creative Commons and Podcast Production Resources | On this episode of The Podcasters Studio I talk about Creative Commons Licensing, what it is, why you want to use it as a podcaster, and how to use it. Also I talk about some of my favorite free resources that I use to produce my podcast and as a result of Creative Commons you'll benefit from these resources as well. music used for this episode: 37hz "Spiral Song", Adam Woodall Band "Runaway", 3ce "Outside-Inside" - All songs are licensed via CC license and found at music.podshow.com. | 23 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 008 – An Interview with Susan Bratton of the Personal Life Media Podcasting Network | Susan Bratton is co-founder and CEO of Personal Life Media. She also hosts her own wildly successful podcast called DishyMix. Personal Life Media is a podcast network consisting of 40 different podcasts. Each podcast is unique but all are tied into a common theme, your personal life. As well, the network produces information products that can expand and help you produce your best podcast episodes. Susan is a super star in new media culture and has many years of experience interacting with the people who move media in the internet age. Find out all about Susan and Personal Life Media in this interview. Learn how her newest information product, Talk Show Tips, can help you become a better interviewer. Learn what it takes to run a 40 show podcasting network, be the vice-chairman of the Association for Downloadable Media (an organization focused on podcasters) and hear all about how she handles a career in new media. Susan also provides a powerful tip to podcasters who want to ask unique and interesting questions to their interviewees. All this and more on this episode of The Podcasters Studio. | 17 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 007 – Marketing Your Podcast | Promoting your podcast can take just as much time as it takes to produce a single episode and really it's a never ending process. However, this is an essential part of growing your community. On this episode learn the various techniques that have worked for me over the years of producing several different podcasts. Subscribe to The Podcasters Studio Podcast | 26 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 006 – Podcast Hosting Solutions | On this episode of The Podcasters Studio I talk about where to host your podcast files. It's important before you officially launch your podcast that you have a hosting solution. You need to have a place where your mp3 or video files live. Because you never know how popular your show will become, you want to host your files at a site that allows your show to grow without charging you for extra bandwidth. If your show gets linked to from another blog that has heavy traffic and you are not aware of this and you are hosting the files yourself, you could end up with one hefty bandwidth bill that you were not expecting. In order to avoid this I present several options for storing your files online, including what I have used over the last few years and what I think are the best options for podcasters. Check out this episode for this important information that is a must know/decide before your show launches. Remember to follow the show and ask questions anytime as well as recieve real time answers at twitter.com/podcasthelper. | 15 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 005 – Feedburner for the Podcaster | On this edition of The Podcasters Studio Ray talks about the importance of using Feedburner if you are a podcaster. Feedburner.com, recently purchased by Google, is service that allows you to customize your feed. Once you have a feed for your show, head on over to Feedburner.com and burn your feed. Doing so will allow you to create a valid feed that is recognize across all platforms as well as providing you the necessary enclosures for itunes submission. Along with a valid feed and itunes compatibility, feedburner allows you to dress up your feed and include graphics, links to various sites like Digg.com, twitter, and much more. Maybe one of the most important features is allowing your viewers the ability to subscribe to your podcast via email. Tune in and listen to what feedburner can do for you and why it's a must have if you are a podcaster. Don't delay because this step should be taken before you launch your very first episode! download this episode | 3 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 004 – Blogging for the Podcaster | On this edition of The Podcasters Studio I talk about the importance of having a blog site for your podcast. Having a podcast is not enough. Sure you can let your show live only in places like iTunes or Youtube but what about those times when you want to send a viewer or a potential viewer to one site to get all the information about your show? That's what a blog is for. On a blog you can post each episode of your show along with show notes which outline some of the most important topics you talked about in your episode. These notes (i.e. text) also make your show more search engine friendly so that when people on the internet are searching for the type of content you are producing, you are most likely to show up in their results. These are just a couple reasons why each podcaster should have a blog site to supplement their podcast and it doesn't have to cost anything but a little of your time. Find out all about your options, including free suggestions, for your blog, on this episode of The Podcasters Studio. | 3 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 003 – Skype for the Podcaster | On this episode of The Podcasters Studio I talk about Skype. What it is and the different ways it can be used. Special focus is placed on the benefits of using Skype for podcasters. Learn what you will need to start conducting interviews with Skype including gear, software, and additional tips. Have you ever wanted to record an interview where you and the interviewee were not in the studio together? I will let you know what you need to accomplish this whether you are on a PC or Mac. Find out all about Skype in this edition of The Podcasters Studio. Follow me on Twitter at www.twitter.com/podcasthelper and feel free to ask questions anytime, I love to help. -Ray | 1 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 002 – How to Start a Podcast – The Gear and Software Needed to Produce Your Own Podcast | On this episode of The Podcaster's Studio I talk about the tools (hardware, software, and tips) you'll need to start your very own podcast. Learn about the different levels of production quality and decide where what category you fall into (on the cheap, mid-level, or all out production). download this episode For live updates make sure to follow me on Twitter: www.twitter.com/podcasthelper | 1 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TPS Ep. 001 – A Welcome to The Podcasters Studio | Hello Podcasters or anyone simply with an interest in podcasting! This is the first post on this blog site and I just wanted to take a moment to tell you what this site is all about. The Podcasters Studio primary goal is to take you behind the scenes of podcasting. What gear do podcasters use? Where do they record or film their shows? How do they get their show from the studio, which could be as simple as a spare bedroom or as complex as a professional studio, to the web? This inside look will be accomplished in many ways. There will be blog posts with pictures and diagrams as well as audio and even video! I'll have video interviews with podcasters and get an inside look at their studios, their lives, and their techniques. I developed this site because I like to help people learn about my passion, podcasting. I also enjoy producing podcasts and as a result this will also serve as a place to not only read about The Podcasters Studio but to watch as well. The podcast that will compliment this site will be of the same name. The secondary goal of this site is to share everything that I learn about podcasting with you, the viewer or fellow podcaster. I spend countless hours on the web learning techniques, tips, and tricks about how to produce a podcast and all the elements that surround this emerging media. The plan is to populate this site with any and all podcasting related material. As I learn something new, I will post it here. When I find a new great tutorial, I'll make it a new blog post. I've also had lots of experience producing podcasts and often gives talks regarding all the techniques you will find here. I currently work on four different web shows including this one as well as occasionally helping others with their own shows. You can check out all these shows by visiting the "My Web Shows" section located on the right. Enjoy, explore, and contribute! download this episode | 1 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Wish I'd found this months ago!
As a complete beginner podcaster, I've learned far more from this podcast than I have from several how-to books and websites. Ray (the host) comes across as approachable and enthusiastic. He also seems to pitch the episodes at just the right level, without assuming the listener has lots of technical knowledge, and without being patronising. All the basics are covered, but there are also useful tips, and Ray often talks about his own experiences. As if the podcast weren't informative enough, Ray encourages listeners to contact him if they have specific questions. I did, and was really impressed with his friendly approach and useful advice. Having daydreamed for a long time about "one day" setting up a podcast of my own, The Podcasters Studio has given me the friendly push I needed to get started. It tells you all you need to know, and demystifies many of the more technical parts. All in all, a comprehensive and user-friendly way to learn about producing your own podcast.
A Great Resource
I've just listened to all 34 episodes over the course of a couple of weeks and produced my first podcast off the back of what I picked up here. It's a great resource for anyone wanting to dip their foot into the world of podcasting and comes highly recommended by me. On top of that, having never communicated with Ray before, I emailed a query to him and had a response within 30 minutes, pointing me to one of his videos that solved my issue. It kind of restores your faith in humankind when a complete stranger will help you out like that. Nice one Ray.
Great guide to your podcasting dreams
This is a great podcast that helps people tackle their podcast obstacles, Ray Ortega (Host) Is a experienced hobby podcaster who loves to answer your questions, he has took time to do this podcast and even does real time answers over Twitter, This podcast can help you with Buying Equipment, Promoting your podcast or even making monetary gain out of what you do, Hobbyists don't be scared! There is a lot more on this podcast than boring business, There is a lot of engaging talk that will amuse all!
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