Discover essential podcasting tips, lessons from Steve Albini, and advice on guest selection, marketing, and monetization in this episode of Build a Big Podcast!
Key Themes
- Audience growth strategies
- Guest pitches
- Integrity of podcast content
- Monetization methods
- Counterfeit podcasting equipment
- Steve Albini's lessons for podcasters
Topics covered in this episode:
- Podcasting Advice from the Bible Belt: Insights into using traditional media techniques for modern podcasting.
- Steve Albini's Lessons for Podcasters: Key takeaways from the renowned audio engineer's advice and how it applies to podcasters.
- 34 Ways to Make Money as a Podcaster: Various monetization strategies for podcasters and creators with practical examples.
- Dealing with Mismatched Guest Pitches: How to handle and decline guest pitches that do not align with your podcast's theme or audience.
- The Importance of Podcast Integrity: Maintaining relevance and consistency in your podcast content and guest selection.
- Avoiding Fake Equipment: A warning about counterfeit Shure microphones and advice on ensuring you purchase authentic gear.
- Creating Authentic Content with Urgency: Discussing the balance between high-quality production and the raw performance captured in podcasting.
Episode Timestamps
- 04:57 Podcasters accept mismatched pitches all the time
- 06:44 Reject unrelated podcast proposals to maintain quality
- 11:37 Lo-fi podcasting with Shure SM58 mic
- 13:17 Chasing money may not attract podcast listeners
- 17:05 Speakers (like podcasters) need to adapt to uncertainty
- 20:51 Phone calls, screening, and messages left behind
- 23:42 Vocaster mic and interface for $100
- 26:18 Subscribe at bigpodcast.com/subscribe for latest episodes
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About this episode of Build a Big Podcast:
This is the audio companion to Issue 180 of Big Podcast Insider. If you're interested in more info on what I talk about on this episode and also links, that's where to go. On this episode, I dive into where the money is made in podcasting. how to get more reviews (and subscribers) for your podcast, podcast hosting, and more.
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