A primer for Fiction Podcasts

Does Your Podcast “Launch” Even Matter?

For many aspiring podcasters, the podcast launch is the be-all and end-all. But this is one area of podcasting that gets way more attention and work put into it than it often needs. Firstly though, what do I mean by “the podcast launch”? There’s some really important parts to launching a podcast. The planning stages…

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Promote Your Podcast: 4 Great Ways to Grow Your Audience

Some say that the only way to truly promote your podcast, and grow your audience, is to make a fantastic show. Most know that it’s not quite that simple. You can make a phenomenal podcast, but there’s no denying it: it’s a saturated market. Sometimes, no matter the quality of your podcast, it takes some…

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Should I Make a Video Podcast?

When people think podcasts, they think audio. Podcatchers do have video capabilities though. A few podcasters have asked me whether they should do a video podcast. My answer? Probably not. Let’s dig into why. Why video? When thinking about why you might want to make a video podcast, think first about why you want to make…

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Blue Yeti Review: The Most Popular Starter Microphone for Podcasters?

In this Blue Yeti review, I want to find out why it’s one of the most popular starter microphones on the market for podcasters. At a cost getting close to £100/$125 it certainly isn’t the cheapest beginner microphone on the market, after all. You definitely don’t need to spend that much to start podcasting (check out…

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Best Fiction Podcasts | My Top 10 Audio Dramas

As podcasting becomes more of a household form of media, the world of audio dramas–or fiction podcasts, or audio fiction–is ever-expanding. Audio dramas can range from audiobook-esque single-narrator stories to full-cast productions with music and sound effects. Audio dramas can be serialized narratives or anthologies, changing stories each episode. If you think the forms are…

23 Fiction Podcasts To Tune Into Right Now | By RadioPublic

By Ma’ayan Plaut This post is sponsored by RadioPublic, an easy-to-use free podcast app that makes listening to podcasts simple – on the web, iPhone, and Android. RadioPublic’s mission is to help listeners discover, engage with, and reward podcasters, and their new Paid Listens program emphasises the reward piece of this: podcasters can make money every…

Why Writers Should Get into Audio Drama (Right Now!): 7 Tips from Top Producers

Since 2005 the shift in radio drama to digital and on-line has opened fantastic opportunities for writers to realise their visions at low cost. Yet, as audio drama has flourished in the US, growth in the UK has been slower; despite a longer-standing radio drama tradition. So, what’s stopping people? At a recent event in…

Creepy | Fiction Podcast of the Week

You have a story. You have an idea. Stop second-guessing yourself, telling yourself it’s been done or done better and go do it. We’re big fans of audio drama and fiction podcasts here at The Podcast Host. As listeners we’re always looking for new shows to subscribe to, and as podcasters we’re always looking to…

The Thicket | Fiction Podcast of the Week

Don’t allow yourself to get bogged down. Write segments that are do-able and then get them done. If you don’t allow yourself the reward of a finished product, then you’ll stop enjoying the process. We’re big fans of audio drama and fiction podcasts here at The Podcast Host. As listeners we’re always looking for new…

10 Years of Audio Fiction | The Wireless Theatre Company

Want to become an audio fiction production house? The Wireless Theatre Company celebrates 10 years in audio fiction this year and is standing proof it’s possible to become a successful audio business over the long-term. The multi-award winning, direct-to-public audio company is second only to BBC Radio in attracting big names, but to survive it…

12 Blackened Petals | Fiction Podcast of the Week

Sound is a wonderful medium that allows the listener to develop their own visuals. It’s your job, however, to fuel those visuals. We’re big fans of audio drama and fiction podcasts here at The Podcast Host. As listeners we’re always looking for new shows to subscribe to, and as podcasters we’re always looking to help…

Best Headphones for Listening to Audio Drama Podcasts

Most audio drama podcasters will express sincere gratitude when they find out you’ve been listening to their show. Then they’ll sometimes wince a little when they find out how you’ve been listening to it. Low-budget, low-quality earbuds are a common way of consuming any type of audio from your smartphone or device. This makes sense because…