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Planning & Techniques for Podcasting

Struggling to figure out what kind of podcast you'd like to make, what format to use or how to plan it for success and consistency? We can help, right here!

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Podcast Scripting: How Do I Write a Podcast Script?

Podcast scripting is a really personal thing. I know successful hosts that script their whole show, word for word. And I know other hosts that write down the show title and nothing else, ad-libbing from there. Neither way is right or wrong and, in reality, most people go for something in-between. Scripting can be viewed as a…

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finding content ideas and getting the most from every one

Finding Content Ideas & Getting the Most From Every One | Content Stacking #2

Here, we’ll cover how to figure out what to write, and how to get the most from the topic! That means finding the questions people are searching for, and then creating an answer in the best possible way. This is Chapter 2 of our Content Stacking series. Find the introduction here. A big concept behind Content Stacking…

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Podcasting in Seasons: Revitalise Your Content & Help Your Listeners

Last year I had the privilege to speak in front of a great crowd at New Media Europe about podcasting in seasons. The reception I received on the topic was amazing and, even now, I’m tagged regularly on social media by people who are putting it into action. I talked about how the format works, and how it…

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How to Start a Podcast: Every Single Step

This guide holds your hand through every single thing you need to do to Start a Podcast. Including planning for success, top quality equipment, recording, editing, publishing and growth. Let’s begin! Planning Naming Episodes Format Recording Producing Publishing Next… So you want to know how to start a podcast? Great stuff! Our ‘Why’, here at…

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The Launch Series: from Zero to Live in Simple Steps

Our 3-part Launch series is designed to hold your hand through the entire podcast launch process, from planning your show to making it live on the web. For a step-by-step, in-detail, no-jargon guide to getting your show out into the world, start here!

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Blog Posts that Grow Podcast Listeners & Video Viewers | Content Stacking #8

PART 3: PUBLISHING | Introduction Excellent, the hard work is done. Everything up to now has been about planning, creating, recording. Now, you have ‘the piece’. If you’re Stacking, then that ‘piece’ should be in a few parts. It might be a blog post alongside a podcast version. It might be a podcast with a…

recording your content for prolific repurposing

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Recording Audio & Video for Prolific Repurposing | Content Stacking #7

We’ve now covered how you might create your media. The previous chapter took you through a process that can end up producing great audio, video AND text. In this chapter, we’re going to look at how that works in practice. I’m well aware, too, that most people will need to work their way up to…

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5 Lessons Learned At Podfest

As the promoter of Podfest Multimedia Expo (PME) I have had the privilege of meeting hundreds of content creators via this amazing conference. Here are 5 Key things about Podcasters and the Medium of Podcasting I have learned as the facilitator of Podfest. Introverts By and large there is a large portion of podcasters that…

how to write a blog for prolific repurposing

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How to Write a Blog for Prolific Repurposing | Content Stacking #6

This is chapter 6 in my Content Stacking series, all around how to be prolific in your audio, video and text content. Now you know how content creation is going to work. If you’re following the 3-step process we covered in the previous chapter, it’s text first. Then media. Then back to text for the…

the 3-step content editing process for spectacular clarity

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The 3-Step Content Editing Process to Create Spectacular Clarity | Content Stacking #5

This is Chapter 5 in my Content Stacking series, on how to be prolific and consistent with blogging, podcasting and video. One of the first questions that springs to mind when thinking ‘stacking’ is: “Alright, I’ve got my content idea – where do I start?” Is it media first, or text? I think it can…

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Scripting & Presenting Content for Prolific Re-purposing | Content Stacking #4

This is chapter 4 in our Content Stacking series. View the introduction here. I started this series with the promise of prolific content. I know that’s a big promise, but I also know I can get you there. Or, at least, I can show you a way to make it possible. Then it’s your job…

How to structure your content - blog, podcast or video

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Why You NEED to Think About the Structure of Your Content | Content Stacking #3

This is Chapter 3 of our Content Stacking series. Find the introduction here. Alright, it’s not sexy, but we need to talk about the structure of your content. By that, I mean how you put together the meat of it, how you organise the topic, and how you guide your listeners through it. This isn’t about…

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Finding Content Ideas & Getting the Most From Every One | Content Stacking #2

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How Do I Find Time To Podcast?

It’s one of the most common questions we’re asked here at The Podcast Host. “How to I find time to podcast?” Although there’s no magic button or one-size-fits-all answer, there are certain things you can do to create a little more time for yourself. Often, though, you’ll find you actually do have enough time to…

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How does Podcasting, Blogging & Video Work Together? | Content Stacking #1

This is the first chapter in our Content Stacking series, all about producing prolific levels of content. In this series, I want to show you how to make regular content easier, while still keeping the quality sky-high. It means squeezing the most juice possible from every single content idea you have. You do that by…

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Alitu: The Podcast Maker

Alitu is a web app that makes podcasting easy. You upload your raw audio, then Alitu polishes it up, adds your music, helps you edit and publishes the final episode.

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