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Running Through My Vanes Podcast

Today on the Running Through My Vanes Podcast I welcome Ray Ortega!! Ray played pro baseball for the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers during the inaugural USPBL season. He then went on to coach for the San Francisco Giants as a hitting coach for their development league. After that he went on to coach for the very popular Savannah Bananas as a hitting coach!! He is currently on a very important mission of saving the sport of baseball. Professional baseball has been on a steady decline in popularity over the years and Ray is exploring ways to make it great again. More important than all of that, Ray is a Christ follower and has a passion to share his faith with the players he coaches and interacts with. Ray's passion for Christ and his boldness is quite inspiring and pushes people to strive for that as well. Enjoy this conversation as much as I did!!

Geek Homeworld
Geek Homeworld 10 Year Celebration with Daniel J Lewis and Ray Ortega, with co-host DigitalCavemann on 9-7-2024

Geek Homeworld

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 165:58


Ed Ciucevich and Digital Cavemann of DigitalCavemann Presents, celebrate 10 Years of the Geek Homeworld Podcast with special guests Daniel J Lewis of The Audacity to Podcast, and Ray Ortega.

Podcast Pontifications
The Best Way To Control Your Podcast's Quality

Podcast Pontifications

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 9:00 Transcription Available


It's not often that Dave Jackson, Ray Ortega, and myself find ourselves upstaged by a guest, but that's just what happened on Podcasters' Roundtable when Mike Carruthers of the podcast Something You Should Know said that 20% of the interviews he conducts are never heard by his audience. Why? Because they aren't good enough for Mike.  And paraphrasing what I said during the taping, I wish more podcasters cared so much about their show that they too would only allow the highest quality episodes to be heard. Can you do that? Can your podcasting process handle every 5th episode needing to be scrapped? More importantly, do you care enough about your podcast to make sure that only the very best episodes are released? Every day, professionals with years of media experience are tirelessly making their shows more attractive to their listeners, as well as drawing audiences away from subpar shows. Every day, listeners are finding amazing podcasting content from podcasters that do not truck with subpar episodes. And those same listeners are finding they have less and less room in their media consumption diet for shows with inconsistent or sub-par quality. Don't let your show be a statistic. The best way to control the quality of your podcast is to actually start controlling the quality of your podcast.  ----- Links Mentioned: • Advancing Podcasting -  http://advancingpodcasting.xyz • Mike Carruthers - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcarruthers • Something You Should Know - https://www.somethingyoushouldknow.net • 20% don't make it (YouTube) - https://youtu.be/uBFGHevGoo8?t=3342 •Podcasters' Roundtable - https://www.podcastersroundtable.com • Dave Jackson - https://twitter.com/DaveJackson • Ray Ortega - https://twitter.com/PodcastHelper • Support Evo on Buy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/evoterra ----- A written-to-be-read article and a full transcript of the audio of this episode can be found at https://podcastpontifications.com/episode/the-best-way-to-control-your-podcasts-quality. Visit https://twitter.com/evoterra for more podcasting insights from Evo Terra as they come. Buy him a virtual coffee to show your support at https://BuyMeACoffee.com/evoterra. And if you need a professional in your podcasting corner, please visit https://Simpler.Media to see how Simpler Media Productions can help you reach your business objectives with podcasting. Allie Press assists with the production and transcription of the show. Learn more about Allie at http://alliepress.net. Podcast Pontifications four times a week to provide ideas and ask questions every working podcaster should be thinking about. Subscribe today at https://PodcastPontifications.com Photo by https://unsplash.com/@hoxmark?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Jonathan Hoxmark) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/perfect?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Support this podcast

Darrers podcast - Ràdio Cornella
Paradís Hipnòtic del 29/5/2020

Darrers podcast - Ràdio Cornella

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020


Cada divendres de 22h a 00h Ray Ortega t‘acompayarà en l’espai Paradís Hipnòtic. La millor música Deep House, amb una combinació de les diferentes escenes musicals: San Francisco, Chicago, Nova York, Nova Jersey, Eivissa… podcast recorded with enacast.com

OokTown - The Ukulele Podcast
Ep. 88: A Beer-Soaked SM58

OokTown - The Ukulele Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 115:21


Guests: Ray Ortega, Abe Deshotel Hosts: Stuart Yoshida, Doug Brown While we hunker down in place, I’m holding a special Podcasters summit to talk about Ukulele in the time of the Corona Virus Pandemic. Special guests Ray Ortega of the Podcasters’ Studio, Abe Deshotel of the Ukulele Podcast, and my co-host Doug Brown join in to share their thoughts on making it through these difficult times. Oh, and then we totally geek out on Podcasting equipment. Subscribe on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ooktown-the-ukulele-podcast/id436722774 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWKuVjsJKQUHYXaXXfmGtA/ Shoutouts: • Tori Knight for sending me his ukulele song, “You’re My Brother” - great funky, upbeat song - send me a link if you have one • Dan Panke of the My Uke site for including the OokTown Podcast in his News page (http://myuke.ca) Links:  • Ray Ortega – Professional Podcast Producer: Ray Ortega – Professional Podcast Producer • This Week in Tech (TWiT): https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech  • Kala brand ukuleles: https://kalabrand.com/ • Abe's Ukulele Podcast: https://ukepodcast.com/ • Finch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqQdNoTSFRgCMkf7L-3wjeU0xCYHWhvs6 • Gordi: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDTPxSZXH70k-tz92kRv5HY8plHbynQDM • The Oh Hellos: https://music.theohhellos.com/album/notos • Simon and Garfunkel: https://youtu.be/yoY84cJoLe0 • Mini-Uke Fest: http://www.cheemaisel.com/minifest • Post Malone x Nirvana Tribute - Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7eaGcIyhPU • Opera-lele: https://www.opera-lele.co.uk/ • John Krasinski Surprises 'Hamilton' Superfan With A Cast Reunion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0zXReyaNCA • Ep. 77: Unconscious Ukulele Playing from OokTown: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ooktown-ukulele-podcast/e/59856160 • Heavyweight | Gimlet: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/heavyweight • COVID 19 and the ukulele world: https://ukepodcast.com/episode/2d2e3977a83740d7/covid-19-and-the-ukulele-world • Podcasters’ Roundtable: https://podcastersroundtable.com/ • Potterless Podcast | A Grown Man Reads Harry Potter for the First Time: https://www.potterlesspodcast.com/ • Ep. 38: A Moody Songwriting Bear: https://ooktown.com/2015-shows/ep-33-a-moody-songwriting-bear • Ray Ortega on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thepodcastersstudio • Opinion | Rules for Using the Sidewalk During the Coronavirus: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/05/opinion/coronavirus-walk-outside.html • Terry Carter | Ukulele Teacher | Uke Like The Pros: https://www.ukelikethepros.com/about • RØDE Microphones: http://en.rode.com/ • Rode RodeCaster Pro Podcast Production Studio: https://www.rode.com/rodecasterpro • “Arpeggio Meditations For Ukulele” By Daniel Ward – Review: https://liveukulele.com/reviews/arpeggio-meditations-for-ukulele-daniel-ward/ • I will be what I will be, by Abe Deshotel: https://ukuleleabe.com/releases • Ukulele Wednesdays group in UK: https://ukulelewednesdays.com/latest-news/

Podcasters' Roundtable
140: Where Are the Subscribers?

Podcasters' Roundtable

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 74:03


Do you have subscribe buttons on your website? Which ones should you include? Which ones are being used?  Ray Ortega, Daniel J. Lewis, Dave Jackson, Suzy Buttress, and Andrew Wang to chat about getting more subscribers, networking with your podcast peers, podcast industry tensions and more. You can subscribe to the episode mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up, if you'd like to appear on a future Round. Thanks and I can't wait to see you at the Roundtable!

School of Podcasting
How Does Your Podcast Compete Against Giant Shows?

School of Podcasting

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 36:06


Table of Contents 01:29 How Do You Compete Against Large Networks? 06:44 25 People Vs 1 09:42 Two Things That Kill Podcasts 11:52 Buying an Audience 15:32 Life Without the School of Podcasting 17:01 So How Do You Compete? 19:24 Jet Ski vs Cruise Ship 21:53 Downloads are only ONE way of measuring Success 24:28 Free Webinar 2/26 25:01 Golden Mic Announcement 34:23 Where I Will Be 34:45 Question of the Month I hear this question a lot: How am I supposed to compete?  It'll be something like I've been podcasting for three years. There are these other podcasters who I'm pretty sure are buying their audience. They're spouting their numbers, and they're gigantic. How am I supposed to compete with somebody like that? I totally understand that question. Here are some things to consider: You Can't Compete Because its a good visual. How would a seventeen-year-old boxer compete against the champion who has held the title for six years? You don't put that kid in the ring. He's going to get killed. The experience, the stamina, he just isn't ready. He is completely out of his league. But I've Been Podcasting For Three Years But Dave, I've been podcasting for three years. You say that in some cases, you know people who are really starting to make a difference with their podcast at three years mark. To this I say"Uh-huh," but here are some things that we need to think about. We never know what's going on behind the scenes with a podcast. You might have a job (or two) and a spouse and some kids. The other podcast may not have any of those. Can you imagine how much free time you would have to promote if you didn't have any other activities and could focus on your podcast 100% of the time? So if you look at podcasters from the outside, there's a person with a podcast here, and another podcaster over there and you think they are the same and they are not. We have no idea what is going on behind the scenes. They might have a background in selling and your background is in teaching. Radiolab thanked 25 people at the end of their show. I am an army of one. Can I compete? In 2015ish I was up for a Podcast Movement Podcast Award and one of the shows in my category was Reply All.  I was competing against them. I've also had my Logical Weight Loss podcast compete against Jillian Michaels. Can we compete? Yes. The minute you turn on the microphone you are competing. Some of the things these teams of 25 use you don't need (original music?). While great production is like icing on a cupcake, if its all icing (and no cupcake) that doesn't work (see serial season two). The Two Things That Kill a Podcast BABIES Babies are so selfish. It's all about them. All they scream is feed me, wipe my butt, I want a nap. That can really get on your nerves (kidding). COMPARTING YOUR PODCAST TO OTHERS When you say "how do I compete" at the hear you are comparing your show to others, and that can seriously do nasty things to your content. If you ever feel yourself comparing yourself - STOP. STOP COMPARING YOUR SHOW TO OTHERS. You need three things to create good content: Your attitude Your health The support of those around you (see this episode for a deep dive into this subject). There is no competition I am a co-host on the Podcasters Roundtable with Daniel J. Lewis and Ray Ortega. Technically both of these people are my "competition" but they are not. Why? Because you can listen to me on Monday,  Daniel on Tuesday, and Ray on Wednesday. As long as you deliver value, you're safe and don't have to worry. You Can't Buy An Audience You can buy an opportunity for people to hear your show, but you can't pay them to listen. Your podcast needs to provide value so they will come back because they want more. Holly Barey is beautiful. In 2004 they put her in a Catwoman suit, spent a million dollars to my $82 million (a loss of 18 million). On Rotten Tomatoes the movie has a ranking of 9 out of 100 with 197 people voting. In 2009 Disney worked on a movie called John Carter based on a popular book. According to Wikipedia is the most expensive movie ever created. It was a super popular book. It's kind of a sci-fi fantasy thing. It had a young, hot actor from Friday Night Lights, which was a very popular TV show here in the States.  Yeah, they lost $200 million on that movie You cannot buy an audience. And upon the release,  it received a mixed critical reception. In other words, it wasn't any good. There are great visuals. It had a great soundtrack. It had great action sequences. But the biggest criticism was toward the characterization and this thing called the plot that movies have, and you kind of need a good plot, you need a story. It's the content. It's delivering value. And apparently, this movie did not deliver value because it lost them $200 million. And I remember seeing all the ads for this movie, that all the promotion. Before You Start Spending Money to Grow Your Podcast I see a lot of people who say, "I'm not getting enough downloads and they turned to Facebook ads or advertising an overcast or Spotify or Castro (all podcast listening apps). They are trying to get the word out about their show. You can buy eyeballs/earholes but you can't buy an audience because an audience is someone who comes back for more. Do What Your Big Networks Can't Answer every email (in my travels big shows don't do this) Get your audience on the phone. In the book Superfans (and in the Colin Morgan Interview on Podcast Juinkes) Pat Flynn and Colin Morgan talk about reaching out to random members of their audience via the phone (you can get a free Google Voice number, or Podcast Voicemail to mask your real phone number). How do you provide great content? You know who your audience is. How do you know what they want? You talk to them. You are a Jetski, they are a cruise ship. You can change your content in record time. They can't. You are much more flexible. They are not. You need to identify your weaknesses and your strengths. You also need to identify your "competition's" strengths and weaknesses and don't try to cover the same area whey they will unquestionably squash you. Go to where they are. In some cases, if a show is so big they can't go out in public. You can, and while you're there you can get feedback on how to make your show better. Be sure to poll your audience. This can be as simple as "what do you like about the show, what do you wish I would do differently?" If you want to ask, "How did you learn about the podcast" so you can do more of that. There is More Than One Way To Measure Success Keep in mind there are more ways to measure success than downloads. These includes: Is your show successful (are you achieving your "why?" Comments on your website Email responses Social marketing interactions Business metrics (new customers) The Right Podcast Equipment Webinar On February 26th there is a free online webinar at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/webinar where we will go over podcast equipment and the best option for you. If buying the right equipment has been a hurdle for you this will help you get over the hurdle. See www.schoolofpodcasting.com/webinar Life Without the School of Podcasting Today I helped someone who randomly contacted me on Facebook. They hadn't purchased enough storage space for their show. They were exporting their files in the wrong format. They didn't know how to export in the proper format. They were using the wrong format for artwork. Podcasting can be fun and fulfilling when you don't have to band your head against a wall to release a simple episode. At the School of Podcasting,   we show you in videos how to export your show in the proper format. We show you how to order the right plan for your podcast so your media host matches your strategy. We help you podcast frustrating free. Join today at www.schoolofpodcasting.com/start The New Academy of Podcasting Let's start off with the positive. Wondery, a company with 82 employees and revenues (according to growjo.com) of around 15 million per year organized a new "Academy of Podcasters" and will launch a Golden Mic awards in 2021. Per their website, "The Academy is professionally run by an Executive Director and an Account Manager.  These roles are overseen by a volunteer Board of Governors who set the strategic vision and goals of the organization. 17 Founding Members will establish the organization and guide its initial creation with a goal of 1) moving The Golden Mics into a key recognition position and 2) encouraging growth and networking of the Academy and the industry. Members are individuals in the podcast industry who are part of one of the Academy’s Peer Groups; each Peer Group will vote on its respective categories for The Golden Mics."  So it's great that big companies with big budgets are going to be promoting podcasting. This is a good thing. Someone Needs to Learn How to Google The companies listed above need to learn how to do some Google searches. When you come in with a "We've arrived" mentality, you can easily offend those who have already been here working in the trenches. I mean who do you think you are the pilgrims? The larger media companies keep saying things that seem to just ignore history. For example, an article that came out THIS WEEK stated that " Born in the halls of public radio, podcasting has emerged as one of the fastest-growing businesses in media over the past few years." Podcasting was NOT born in the halls of public radio. It was born in a hotel room where Dave Winer and Adam Curry met. In the past, I've just let them roll off m back, but I remember someone from one of these companies who stated there weren't any women podcasters in the early years (completely erasing people like Mignon Fogerty and Murr Raferty. Who can forget Steve Jobs referring to podcasting as "Amateur Hour." So when I approached Hernan Lopez the founder and CEO of Wondery that there HAS BEEN a  “completely peer-based, not for profit, fully representative" awards show and I had won such an award he apologized. I'm Not Saying Get Off My Lawn Lopez was at an educational conference stating a lack of education. I'm not saying get off my lawn. I'm saying Marc Maron didn't invent podcasting (nor did Serial) and if you want me to greet you with open arms, it would be much easier if you would stop kicking me in the balls. To the best of my knowledge, the Adamy of podcasters which controls the Hall of Fame is still in existence. It hasn't had a ceremony since 2018 due to a lack of sponsorship. This is sad. While some may feel this is just a bunch of friends slapping each other on the back, if you do some research that it's not just old white guys but women and people of color (granted the majority of the recipients is middle-aged white guys because when podcasting first started THOSE WERE THE PEOPLE WHO WERE PODCASTING. So I look forward to seeing the spotlight the new academy will point at podcasting, and just ask them to quite saying things that make use feel invisible or worse, erase the past. Speaking of the past, here is a link to the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame New Podcasters Academy Question of the Month How did you get past the "Nobody will listen to me?" see www.schoolofpodcasting.com/question Start Your Podcast Today Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/start and start your podcast worry-free with our 30-day money-back guarantee   

The O&U MMA Show
Andre Fili Fight Week: Preview Show feat Ray Ortega

The O&U MMA Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 44:28


On this special edition of The O&U MMA Show, two thirds of the gang are together in person as Matty Gunner and Smoke Jones are both in Las Vegas for UFC 246, headlined by Conor McGregor vs Cowboy Cerrone and featuring O&U's own Andre Fili. Joined by our great friend Ray Ortega, we breakdown the entire card so pay close attention! We're only going to tell you this shit once! Follow the hometeam: @matty_gunner @smokey6figs @jamiejones1word @outcasts_underdogs @wildjonespodcastnetwork Subscribe to The Wild Jones Podcast Network YouTube Channel for our weekly live streams!

1% Better
Ray Ortega – Creativity v Execution, Battling Perfectionism, & Professional Podcasting! EP147

1% Better

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 63:54


Welcome to 1% Better.For those of you that have an interest in podcast production, creating video and audio content of high quality, you might have checked out one of Ray Ortega’s super helpful videos on his YouTube channel over the years. That’s how I found Ray and have been following and learning from him ever since. He is also the host of the Podcaster Studio & Podcasters Roundtable shows that go deeper in the world and industry of podcasting.I was very happy to have him on the podcast to talk about his work, the creative flair, strengths and areas not so strong and share some great practice tips on how to be better at a number of areas. It’s not only about podcasting, however. The message coming loud and clear from this is you can achieve great things if you’re willing to put the time and focus into it! We covered the following:•A passion for an Audio & Video Production •Can a podcast be video? •Setting up a Mix-Minus on a podcast! •Starting out podcasting and having a desire of how to create a podcast •Always share what you learn, as it helps with the learning!•What makes a good podcast? Make sure it’s a real interest for you!!•You will find an audience if you drill down into your area of deep interest•If it’s not your hobby, then it’s not worth starting a podcast about•If it comes from a true place of interest of passion•The most important ingredient is you’re interested in•Hearing about a ‘Podcast’ for the first time in 2005 •Listening to a show on apple’s platform which was the first podcast listened too•The word ‘podcasting’ and where it came from?•Big breakthrough moments in the podcast industry!•Podcast growth – incremental v big moments •Making a living from podcasting •1 million download per podcast v niche shows •Passions growing up – Video & Video Editing!!•Creativity and Self-Expression through podcasting•Balancing Creativity and Execution is a challenge •Being a Professional Podcast Producer for a Corporation •Work styles & being productive •Balancing family life and passion projects •The importance of taking time off•Always having content to edit will keep things moving•Consistency v High Quality Content •Being aware of a streak….you can’t break the streak! •Set yourself free! •The key to staying podcasting is to keep podcasting and give yourself a break once a while•Taking advice of not letting perfection overtake good enough •Being a recovering perfectionist •The host of a podcast is usually the worst person to be a producer of it•Find the compromise between too much time editing v polishing•Most important part of the production process•Getting the recording right at the source – saving so much time on the other side•Time is Money! •Be willing to invest some $ at the start if possible •Focus on baby steps when starting out!•How to focus on discoverability and marketing!•Tips for marketing!oSocial Media is a fast-moving river – share the same content multiple times and give it a unique post or keyword every timeoResurface old content – just make it new context!!! •Overcast Podcast – do some paid ads here and it would get more contents!•What are biggest misuses of time and mistakes new podcaster make?oCheck out Auphonic.com for some postproduction clean upoThe Show Notes part of a podcast – make it work with SEO •When releasing a podcast, be sure to prioritize links back to your site – this is key! Want to know more about Ray Ortega - www.rayortega.com Find him on @podcasthelper on Twitter & Instagram

1% Better
Ray Ortega – Creativity v Execution, Battling Perfectionism, & Professional Podcasting! EP147

1% Better

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 63:54


Welcome to 1% Better.For those of you that have an interest in podcast production, creating video and audio content of high quality, you might have checked out one of Ray Ortega’s super helpful videos on his YouTube channel over the years. That’s how I found Ray and have been following and learning from him ever since. He is also the host of the Podcaster Studio & Podcasters Roundtable shows that go deeper in the world and industry of podcasting.I was very happy to have him on the podcast to talk about his work, the creative flair, strengths and areas not so strong and share some great practice tips on how to be better at a number of areas. It’s not only about podcasting, however. The message coming loud and clear from this is you can achieve great things if you’re willing to put the time and focus into it! We covered the following:•A passion for an Audio & Video Production •Can a podcast be video? •Setting up a Mix-Minus on a podcast! •Starting out podcasting and having a desire of how to create a podcast •Always share what you learn, as it helps with the learning!•What makes a good podcast? Make sure it’s a real interest for you!!•You will find an audience if you drill down into your area of deep interest•If it’s not your hobby, then it’s not worth starting a podcast about•If it comes from a true place of interest of passion•The most important ingredient is you’re interested in•Hearing about a ‘Podcast’ for the first time in 2005 •Listening to a show on apple’s platform which was the first podcast listened too•The word ‘podcasting’ and where it came from?•Big breakthrough moments in the podcast industry!•Podcast growth – incremental v big moments •Making a living from podcasting •1 million download per podcast v niche shows •Passions growing up – Video & Video Editing!!•Creativity and Self-Expression through podcasting•Balancing Creativity and Execution is a challenge •Being a Professional Podcast Producer for a Corporation •Work styles & being productive •Balancing family life and passion projects •The importance of taking time off•Always having content to edit will keep things moving•Consistency v High Quality Content •Being aware of a streak….you can’t break the streak! •Set yourself free! •The key to staying podcasting is to keep podcasting and give yourself a break once a while•Taking advice of not letting perfection overtake good enough •Being a recovering perfectionist •The host of a podcast is usually the worst person to be a producer of it•Find the compromise between too much time editing v polishing•Most important part of the production process•Getting the recording right at the source – saving so much time on the other side•Time is Money! •Be willing to invest some $ at the start if possible •Focus on baby steps when starting out!•How to focus on discoverability and marketing!•Tips for marketing!oSocial Media is a fast-moving river – share the same content multiple times and give it a unique post or keyword every timeoResurface old content – just make it new context!!! •Overcast Podcast – do some paid ads here and it would get more contents!•What are biggest misuses of time and mistakes new podcaster make?oCheck out Auphonic.com for some postproduction clean upoThe Show Notes part of a podcast – make it work with SEO •When releasing a podcast, be sure to prioritize links back to your site – this is key! Want to know more about Ray Ortega - www.rayortega.com Find him on @podcasthelper on Twitter & Instagram

Creating Your Own Path
147: Navigating This Season of Change: A Final Chat Between Me + Malia Tong

Creating Your Own Path

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 41:16


Today, I’m chatting with our CYOP artist resident Malia Tong as we wrap up Season 6 of CYOP. Listen in as we talk about what we’ve both learned over the course of the season, what’s changed in our lives and careers and some of the surprising things we see on the horizon for our respective work.SHOW NOTES:Episode 134 with MaliaEpisode 139 with MaliaMalia on InstagramMalia on EtsyTechnical production by Ray OrtegaMe on InstagramCYOP on InstagramGet the Creative Digest

Creating Your Own Path
135: The Art of Getting Started with Podcast Producer Ray Ortega

Creating Your Own Path

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 50:10


In this episode, you’ll meet professional podcast producer Ray Ortega, who is currently helping out with technical production on CYOP. Listen in as we chat about what it’s like to produce audio and video for a large nonprofit, how Ray landed a creatively fulfilling day job and what it takes to start a podcast (or any creative endeavor) these days. SHOW NOTES: Ray’s Website Podcasters’ Studio Podcasters’ Roundtable Ray on Instagram Ray on YouTube Ray on Twitter Crooked Media More Information: Me on Instagram The official CYOP Instagram account Get the Creative Digest For the full list of show notes, please visit [creatingyourownpath.com](creatingyourownpath.com).

PodLords
Ray Ortega - PodLords 6

PodLords

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 48:29


Ray Ortega is the mastermind behind Podcasters' Roundtable and makes his living as a long-time podcast producer. One of the most level headed voices in the industry, Ray shares his origin story and his outlook on the future for podcasting. You can find Ray's website at RayOrtega.com Thanks Ray!

MLB Marathon
Season 2 - Episode 2: Interview AAA Giants Bullpen Coach Ray Ortega

MLB Marathon

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 46:54


The MLBMarathon team is joined along side AAA Bullpen Coach Ray Ortega for a roundtable Q&A -2019 season outlook for Giants -Madison Bumgarner -Pitching Analytics -Bryce Harper to the Giants? and more!  

The Stalman Podcast
45: Your Audio Should Sound Amazing, with Ray Ortega & Curtis Judd

The Stalman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2019 106:16


If your audio is great people can forgive medicore video, but if it sounds bad people will turn it off. This episode we are talking with mic and preamp reviewer Curtis Judd (http://learnlightandsound.com) and podcast producer Ray Ortega (https://rayortega.com) the simple secrets to audio production for some common situations. This podcast is brought to you by Epidemic Sound (http://share.epidemicsound.com/stalmanpodcast), where creators can easily license sound effects and music for all your creative projects Audio for social media The priority for quick social media videos like Instagram stories is to keep it simple and sounding great. When you turn on the selfie camera, you‘re off to a great start because the mic is only an arm's length from you face and most phones have decent mics these days. Just be extra careful not make the biggest rookie mistake of covering the mic with your pinkie finger. Stay aware of which direction the mic is facing since phones have mics on the front, back and bottom. If you are pointing it away from you, your voice will get a lot quieter. If this is a situation, you often find yourself in, there are external mics that can help with that. Portable mics for phones Rode Video Me (https://amzn.to/2VWliRg) Shure MV88 (https://amzn.to/2FKCWBU) Audio for Vloging Similiar to a phone selfie, the vlog format has the instant advtage of mic proximity. As long as you've plugged in a half decent mic, set the levels, and put on appropriate wind protection, it's easy to get great audio. With this format, background noise isn't a huge problem since it blends in with the overall context of the story you‘re telling. What matters most is that you can be heard clearly. Mics for vlogging Rode Video Micro (https://amzn.to/2Ta81mc) Rode VideoMic Pro+ (https://amzn.to/2W1BTTU) Deity V-Mic D3 Pro (https://amzn.to/2W1QdLY) Audio in a YouTuber Studio If people are going to be watching your videos on TV, laptops or with headphones you owe it to them to keep the audio as clean as possible. When they are focused on you‘re talking head, details like echo and background noise start to matter more. So after you've taken the first steps of turning off the AC and unplugging the fridge (TIP: put your keys inside as a way to remember to plug it back in), it's time to treat the room for reverb. In real life, reverb is easy to ignore. Put a decent mic in a room and every echo is a distraction.  There are a few simple and affordable solutions, best of all is to drape sound blankets in front of any hard reflective surfaces. This will make the single biggest difference, ever more than you‘re choice in microphone. And speaking of microphones the gold standard is Sennheiser MKH416 (https://amzn.to/2FL0F56), which now used by top YouTubers like MKBHD and Johnathan Morrison, but if $1,000 is out of your budget the Deity S-Mic 2 (https://amzn.to/2CuBgsY) is incredibly similar for a fraction of the price. A favorite of Ray and Curtis is the AudioTechnica AT4053B (https://amzn.to/2CudEov). Once you've picked out your mic, choose a field recorder and plug it in. For the budget minded, the Tascam DR-60DII (https://amzn.to/2DjGZUe) is a great choice or if you want to go straight for the best pick up the SoundDevices MixPre-3 (https://amzn.to/2VYap1v). And make sure you get some good Sound Blankets (https://www.vocalboothtogo.com/shop-soundproofing-curtains-mobile-vocal-booths-accessories/) YouTube Studio mics and premps Rode VideoMic Pro+ (https://amzn.to/2W1BTTU) SoundDevices MixPre-3 (https://amzn.to/2VYap1v) or MixPre-6 (https://amzn.to/2DmaZPn) Sennheiser MKH416 (https://amzn.to/2FL0F56) Rode NTG-1 (https://amzn.to/2sBqTPC) or NTG-2 (https://amzn.to/2SXOju8) Deity S-Mic 2 (https://amzn.to/2CuBgsY) Tascam DR-70D (https://amzn.to/2ATAtSt) Tascam DR-60DII (https://amzn.to/2DjGZUe) Zoom F4 (https://amzn.to/2sCzbH2) Zoom H6 (https://amzn.to/2W5vWWa) Zoom F8N (https://amzn.to/2szNEDq) AudioTechnica AT4053B (https://amzn.to/2CudEov) Podcasting & Voice Over All the rules of in studio videos apply, but your audience is listening a lot more closely so the pressure is on to make your audio production sound amazing. Ray Ortega (https://thepodcastersstudio.com/gear/) has a great writeup on all your gear needs, but the basics are that you want decent mic that rejects background sounds, a low noise preamp and an echo free room. Sounds blankets are your best friend here, so you might want to build a little fort, or at least make sure you've got some furniture and carpets in the room.  There are many great mics to choose from, for beginners the AudioTechnica ATR-2100 (https://amzn.to/2MjbJHN) sounds shockingly good for it's price and can be plugged in via USB or XLR. If you want to step up your game, Tyler likes the Heil PR-40 (https://amzn.to/2VZGzK5) while Ray uses the Shure SM7B (https://amzn.to/2sA3JZV). Podcast mics and preamps Shure SM7B (https://amzn.to/2sA3JZV) Heil PR-40 (https://amzn.to/2VZGzK5) AudioTechnica ATR-2100 (https://amzn.to/2MjbJHN) Samsun Q2U (https://amzn.to/2FIrarK) DBX-286s (https://amzn.to/2T3jRi7) FocusRite 2i2 (https://amzn.to/2T3k7xB) SoundDevices MixPre-3 (https://amzn.to/2VYap1v) Producer's Choice Sound Blankets (http://vocalboothtogo.com) Post Production Less is often more in post production, but it is critical get the volume of your sound to match everyone else's. The easiest way is to run your final mix trough the free software Auphonic (http://auphonic.com) or if you're using Adobe Audtion, use it's match loudness feature. If you have background noise to cleanup, the absolute best is iZotope RX (https://www.izotope.com/en/products/repair-and-edit/rx.html). Special Guests: Curtis Judd and Ray Ortega.

NotiPod Hoy
¿Cómo empezar un podcast?

NotiPod Hoy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 6:42


En NotiPod Hoy: Locutor Co comparte check list para crear un podcast. Ray Ortega cuenta qué es lo más importante para empezar a crear tu contenido. iHeartMedia compra el publicador de podcasts ‘Stuff Media’ por 55 $millones. Parlamento Europeo aprueba la reforma de los derechos de autor.  Secretos para sacar beneficio económico de tu podcast. Podcast recomendado: La Academia de Marketing Online de Oscar Feito   Más contenidos y enlaces: https://viapodcast.fm/los-podcasts/notipod-hoy/

School of Podcasting
Podcast Icing To Bring Your Audience Back

School of Podcasting

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2018 46:47


Got a Comment? Call it in 888-563-3228 Social Media Marketing World Reflections Looking back on social media marketing world, I wanted to share my thoughts as this was the first time I was there and there are some things we can learn from this mammoth event. The first impression was WOA. I walked in and got my badge and as they started to hand me a swag bag (you know the thing you throw on your bed, leaf through once and then ditch) and they asked what gift I would like. One was a cool cable organizer, and the other was a battery backup pack to charge my phone or tablet. This wasn't a cheap bottom of the food chain device. For me, this was awesome as I was going to buy one at Best Buy before leaving and ran out of time. To me, this shows they know their audience. Either gift was valuable. Becuase Of My Podcast Becuase of my podcast, I know Paul Colligan, and Paul Colligan knows JJ Virgin who is now coming on my weight loss show (and I got to sample some cool stuff) SPONSOR: Podcast Movement Podcast Movement is the world's largest gathering of new and veteran podcasters, or anyone looking to start their own podcast the right way – Join over 2,000 podcasters from around the world in Philadelphia this July 23 through 26 for three days of workshops, panels, parties and more – The conference offers over 100 sessions on topics ranging from the technical aspects of setting up your equipment and the audio production to marketing and monetizing your current or future show. – The expo hall features over 60 podcast service and equipment providers, so whether you're in the market for a microphone, or trying to figure out where to host your podcast, anyone who matters will be on site to help you out It's July 23 – 26th in Philadelphia PA. Use the code SOP when you sign up at www.podcastmovement.com and get $50 off any level of registration Look at All The Icing At first glance, one might say that the major draw of SMMW is icing. For example, the opening night you have a networking event on an aircraft carrier. This is not something I had ever done. It made the event unique. Now, you might say, but in the end, you still have a bunch of people talking, drinking, and networking.  I see that point of view, but every corner had a sense of adventure. I toured the top of the ship with Ray Ortega and Lou Mongello. If this had been in a restaurant back room, I was still hanging out with Ray and Lou. If I was doing this at another conference, it would be an event. I great event, but throw in that we are talking to a veteran about planes and now this is not only an event - it's an experience. It is a stronger memory than hanging out in the hotel bar. The second networking event was at a club that had a live band playing Karaoke. It was very loud, but I was walking in with somewhat of a "What am I walking into? experience." I was with Ray so we ventured further into the club and found ourselves on what looked like an outdoor patio except we were inside. This again brought on kind of a "What is this place?" feeling. We then walked through a hallway of white Chrismas lights into a room with booths lit up with neon green. We picked up some awesome cake in a cup and enjoyed our sugar rush. We walked over to one station where they were making some sort of dessert that was part ice cream cone meets cinnamon roll, meets strawberries and chocolate, meets, WHAT THE HECK IS THAT THING. You could even walk into the giant vault. Did we need an exotic building? No, but did it add to the experience? Sure, as now Ray and I felt like we were in a live dungeons and dragons game waiting to see what the next room would bring. Their networking room was categorized by subject. There were three tables for podcasters, more tables for YouTubers, etc. It made it very easy to meet your tribe, and then introduce yourself to a new one. The one that was really above an beyond, I was in the speaker's room (a lovely quiet place to go with refreshments and snacks). When the crew I was sitting with mentioned walking over to the place where you could pick up your lunch, a staff member took our order and brought it over to us. This wasn't necessary, but as this was day two anyone had put a few miles in their shoes and this was a super nice touch. Don't Write Off Icing - It's Important. According to Betty Crocker's Website, 2 tablespoons of chocolate icing is 130 calories and 95 grams ug sugar. According to the Fat Secret website, a cupcake without icing has 105 calories. With this in mind, 55% of the calories come from the icing, but I'm pretty sure the part of the cupcake that gets people drolling is 100% the icing. This got me thinking about the phrase, "Icing on the cake" and I did some googling as to items that draw people's attention. Here is what I found. Physical need. When we’re hungry and we see food, we pay attention. We wake up in the night when we need to go to the bathroom. Self-made choice. We decided to buy a new BMW 325 and suddenly see them everywhere. This effect is also called priming. Your name. We notice the name dearest to us. Emotion. If something evokes an emotion in us, they have our attention. Ask anyone about the show this is us. Contrast. We pay more attention to things that are in contrast to other things. Novelty. The brain pays more attention to things in the environment that are new to a person’s experience. (see) Another website stated: 3) You can't understand it: Do you remember the last time you were searching for some information online? Do you remember when you stopped? Most probably you stopped when you got your answers. The things that we don't understand quickly grab our attention and force us to think about them even more. 4) Because you want to run away: Sometimes things catch our attention because we want to run away from the current moment. Nostalgia is a great example where something pleasant that happened from the past quickly grabs our attention and forces us to indulge in thoughts about the beautiful past 5) Because it's cute: You might wonder what does cuteness have to do with attention-grabbing but in fact, studies have shown that we are wired to get distracted by cute little things. Whether it's a small cat or a beautiful baby the algorithm in our brains gets us hooked quickly when we encounter cuteness (See also 7 psychological reasons cats are so popular on the internet) A Cupcake Without Icing is a Muffin Although cupcakes and muffins are strikingly similar in appearance, the taste and texture of the two are quite different. Cupcakes are a small, individual cake. They are lighter, cake-like and sweeter. Muffins are defined as a quick bread, usually denser. Another difference between cupcakes and muffins is that cupcakes are almost always topped with frosting and muffins are not. What Kind of Icing Can Podcasters Provide to Their Show? Keep them Informed One of the things at SMMW is I never wondered what was going on. They had an app for your phone and an army of volunteers. I knew when buses were leaving and coming back. I knew where to go, etc. I listen toa lott of podcasts and many of them are like a bus. My friend Erik K Johnson from podcast talent coach says it's like getting on a bus with no name on the front. You have no idea where it's going (so you probably wouldn't get on), and if it took off with you on it you might be a little nervous. At SMMW I felt taken care of. When Emily Prokop of the Story Behind to a Hiatus to have a baby, it was well planned out, and here audience was aware of what was happening. She has some shows in the can to carry us over, and we knew there would be a small break. Get Your Audience Involved I know you are probably saying, "I would love to get my audience involved but I haven't got a single bit of feedback." End your show with a question, and ask them to respond. MAKE SURE you have an EASY way to leave feedback. Did you know that in some apps if you put your voicemail number (say from www.podcastvoicemail.com ) your audience can often click it and it will dial your number? If you do get feedback, RESPOND. If possible play it on the show. For the person that hear's their name on a show, it is a mountain of icing. I was listening to Podcast Junkies with Harry Durran and they ended up saying my name three times before the show was over. Did you notice I counted? Do you know why? Icing. Did you notice what else happened? I just mentioned his show. How is the Subscription Experience? Contrary to popular belief, rating and reviews are great social proof, but don't do much for really building your show or boosting you up the rankings of Apple. The muffin, in this case, is "Find me in Apple Podcasts." The icing is having an EASY TO FIND subscribe page with step by step instructions on how to subscribe or do it live on Facebook and embed the video. Guide your audience by the hand. Give Them What They Need My gift from SMMW was something I needed. It was so cool, and it made a great first impression. How did this happen? This was their sixth year doing this conference. I have a few conversations with Michael Stelzner and he's no dummy. He doesn't rest on his reputation and tries to make each year better than the last. Keep in mind this means when you first start your podcast it may not be hitting a home run, but work with your audience and you can create a podcast they start telling their friends about. Do What Other People Don't Jordan Harbinger has a popular show. His interviews are great. Jordon does something that most people don't. Some call it, "the work." For example, if Jordan is interviewing an author, he may put the episode out of few weeks so he can read the author's book. What does this do? First, it is going to be OBVIOUS to the author that Jordan read the book. This will make Jordan stand out in a sea of podcasts hosts who want to do as little as possible in hopes that said author will share their show on twitter. This also leads to better questions and a better interview. Now put yourself in the author's shoes. Which podcast do you want to promote to your audience the one where the host read the book, or the other guy? Who has a better chance of building a relationship with that author? When the author has a new book out in a few years, which podcast is he going to want to appear on. Why? Icing. Go One More Level Deeper I sat in Jason Van Orden's session on how to grow your email list. Jason used a word that really hit home for me. The word resonates. You want your content to resonate with your audience. How do I know his talk resonated with me? Well, I'm telling you aren't I? Exactly. He said when it comes to your content you need to know the following Why does it matter to you Why does it matter to your audience? Why does it matter to the world? When you know WHY it matters to your audience it shows you really know your audience. Mentioned In Episode 609 Alive Inside Documentary Official Website Jason Van Orden Jordan Harbinger Emily Prokop Podcast Talent Coach The Feed Libsyn Podcast Podfecta Nashville Conference Craft Content Nashville Paul Colligan - the Podcast Report Gary Leland

The Stalman Podcast
5: THIS is How You Start a Podcast, with Ray Ortega

The Stalman Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2018 49:13


It's taken a decade for podcasts to earn their place as a leading form of media, but this is the time for them to take their place as a leading form of media. Ray Ortega is the perfect person to talk to everything you need to know about creating a podcast. He has two shows to help podcast creators, The Podcaster's Studio (http://thepodcastersstudio.com) and Podcaster's Roundtable (http://podcastersroundtable.com) and is also happy to answer your questions on twitter where he is @PodcastHelper (https://twitter.com/PodcastHelper). Special Guest: Ray Ortega.

This Week in Virology
TWiV Special: Ray Ortega in the podcaster's studio

This Week in Virology

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2017 60:15


Vincent speaks with professional podcast producer Ray Ortega about his career and the power of the podcast. Host: Vincent Racaniello Guest: Ray Ortega Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Ray on Twitter The Podcasters' Studio Produce Picker Podcast Ray's YouTube channel Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees. Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv

Creative Studio - podcasting experiments
505: The Power of a Strong Niche with Glenn Hebert

Creative Studio - podcasting experiments

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2017 26:37


I’m doing some rebranding with this podcast. I’m changing the name from Creative Studio: podcasting experiments to Podcasting Experiments from the Creative Studio. Right now, I’m just announcing it here in the audio, but in the next episode or two, you’ll see some changes in the visual branding. We will be talking with Glenn Hebert, also known as Glenn the Geek and America’s Horse Husband. He began the Horse Radio Network in 2006 and has grown it into a successful business. We’ll talk about treating your podcast as a business, the advantage of a strong niche, and the power of involving listeners. MetaMoment: Now, before we jump into the interview for today, let’s pause for a MetaMoment. This is where we review one or two podcasts about podcasting on this podcast about podcasting. Today’s MetaMoment is...Podcasters’ Roundtable. It is hosted by Ray Ortega and regular co-hosts Daniel J. Lewis and Dave Jackson. They bring on different podcasters to have roundtable discussions about different aspects of podcasting. It is very interesting because you get to hear different sides of the many issues in the podcasting industry. You can find out more by going to PodcastersRoundtable.com. How Glenn got into podcasting Glenn was working for a horse retail company back in 2006, and after listening to Leo Laporte’s podcast Earth to Twit, he decided to start one of his own. Back in those days, it wasn’t easy, but he figured out all the tech and began the Talking Equine show for the retailer he worked for. The retailer eventually sold the company so the podcast stopped, and Glenn went into consulting, but in the meantime decided to do more podcasting because it was fun. It was getting a little bit easier to listen because iTunes had come out, so he started the Horse Radio Network. They started with 1 show—The Stable Scoop Show—but had the network from the very first episode. Glenn always new he wanted a network and knew he had to start somewhere, so one show was the beginning. That show is still going after 9 years, and his first co-host only just left after 460+ episodes. She got a really good job and wouldn’t have time, so now they’re rebranding that show but it has been a sad change. It was hard for the audience too because she’s been there every week for 9 years so the audience was invested in her too. Treating your podcast like a business Glenn started out treating podcasting like a business because he always wanted it to be a business. He admires the podcasters who are just doing it for fun, but his intention was always for it to eventually be his livelihood and allow his wife to leave her job (which she has now done) to work in the business too. Everything they do is calculated as ‘how can we make income off of that’ but that doesn’t mean the listeners’ experience isn’t a part of the goal too. Making the listeners happy makes them want to buy the product advertised, which makes the sponsors happy, which allows the business to make money and continue producing content. It’s a circle and Glenn looks at how to keep everybody in the circle happy, including his and his wife having fun, and not trading their values for the business. Their mission statement is ‘uniting the horse world one show at a time’ and they’ve managed to achieve that. They have over 70 media partners, magazines, blogs, websites and things, so those media partners are all contributing and now some of those are working with each other. It’s been a conduit for a lot of people to gather, and it’s the building of relationships that has caused the Horse Radio Network to grow to the point where they are now. Relationship building and looking at it as a business from day 1 was always the plan for Glenn because those relationships are what make a business. It’s a lot of work, and they work more now than they did in their jobs and are making less money, but Glenn says they are having fun. The advantage of a strong niche Horse people are not just passionate about their hobby, they are addicted: they spend all their time and all their money on horses and all their free time talking to other people about horses. That’s the advantage Horse Radio Network has because they have walked into an addicted group. It’s a perfect audience because they truly are invested 100 hours a week in their hobby. They’re working for their hobby, so it has been easy to get them involved. Glenn is always thinking about how to get everybody involved—listener, sponsor, host—in the circle. The power of involving listeners as much as possible Glenn has a myriad of ways the network involves listeners. Firstly, the 250 Patreon donators—who are called Auditors—have become a focus group. They get their own private Facebook group, which is extremely active, and they’ve become like a big family. The auditor group is involved in almost every decision the network makes, from picking the music for The Stable Scoop show rebrand to doing product reviews for their sponsors in exchange for free products. This has led to an increase in regular Patreon donators, which is great for the business so it has been a valuable way to keep everybody in the circle happy. Other ways the network gets audience involved is through regular segments, like submitting content for the very popular Really Bad Ads segment on Fridays to go into the draw for a monthly prize. Other successful listener involvements strategies are game shows like trivia, listener round tables, movie reviews, live reports from events like horse shows and Q & A sessions with professional riders. The Cyber Monday Radio-Thon and continual innovation Every year on Cyber Monday the Horse Radio Network does a 12-hour holiday radio-thon, including 32 hosts, 100s of phone calls, big name guests and many listener submissions of voicemails, songs, poetry etc. Last year, as well as giving away $5000 worth of prizes, there were 20 advertisers involved and it was a huge money maker for the network. Sponsors always want to get involved because being Cyber Monday, there is a direct response: they advertise their products and then right away the listeners go and buy it for Christmas. Although they started the radio-thon to raise money, Glenn says they also needed to stay ahead of the crowd. There is finally some competition in the horse podcasting world but he knows they have to keep innovating to stay first. His advice to other podcasters is to think outside the box and keep involving the listeners. Some niches are broader, which can be tougher to deal with, but every niche can make something work that involves the listeners. They want to be involved. When you’re experimenting with new segments or new ideas, put them at the end of the regular show, after the music. Call it a bonus and see what response you get! Keeping in regular touch with your regular devoted listeners is so important: sometimes it’s the simplest stuff that means the most to them, like a simple birthday shout out on air. You can find more about Glenn’s work and the Horse Radio Network at www.horseradionetwork.com

Caregiving For Dementia
Proudly Terrorized Part # 3

Caregiving For Dementia

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2017 30:13


           Proudly Terrorized Part # 3 Michael Junior is Terrorizing Us: One of the reasons why I named this series of 3 episodes Proudly Terrorized, is because about 6 months ago, Michael come to his mother and I and told us that there was some kind of a concert going on at the end of October, out in Las Vegas, that he wanted to go to . Now, for normal parents that would probably be a big deal to let their kid go from one end of the country to the other, but for us, we were okay with it, because back in 2011 we got a letter from the people to people student ambassador programs. Now how we got this letter, we don’t know, how ,who what, where ,when yada yada yada. We have no idea, but make a long story short, Michael was invited to go overseas to France, England, and Rome. I believe he was about 14 at the time , 13, 14, in that range, so we decided to go ahead and let him go. We did all kind of checks and all kinds of protections and everything that we could do and all that,but the problem was with that trip itself. You see his mother and I had just seen the movie Taken. Now if you haven’t seen any of the movies Taken. These movies are about people that go overseas and get kidnapped and that kind of thing, the wrong kind of movie to go see at the movies the evening or 2 before your child goes overseas. So that was a little bitt of time that was terrorizing for his mother and I being the daddy that I am. But we had mom at this time that we could talk to. She was a good comfort to both of us. In fact, she even Helped him go, and we had all kinds of things in place to where we knew where he was at certain times of the day, Which made us feel a little better about letting go, not just across the country, but overseas. Remember now, the boy is only 13, 14 years old. He’s not a child, he’s not a baby, but yet he’s not an adult, either, so he comes back, everything’s fine and dandy. He graduates from high school, which is another terrorizing moment in life because it makes you realize that your child is no longer a child that needs his mommy and daddy all the time, now he’s not fully grown, but old enough to step out on his own, just a bit. All this is leading up to the fact that Michael Junior is no longer a child. He’s a now young adult, yet he still needs mommy and daddy at times, but he’s no longer depending on us for every move he makes. Now this week in the country, We’ve had this mass shooting out in Las Vegas. There’s some kind of a concert at the end of the month that Michael wants to go to in his head made plans to go to for about 3 months at least in the same location. This is very terrorizing for his mother and I number 1 because these are only child number 2 because of the shooting. That was just out there. I mean, this guy killed 59 people and injured 500 people over 500 people, I believe. So I have tried my best to talk Michael out of going without coming plane out telling him that he can’t go, I told him he shouldn’t go, but I have not asking not to go and I won’t asking not to go. He’s he’s 21 he’s got to make his own life decisions whether or not they may or may not put them in arms way. I I’m really proud of in because he does have a heck of a head on the shoulders for being 21. Maybe I’m just being the over protective parent that needs to keep quiet and and letting do what he wants to do. I mean eventually he got a turn things like this over to God and let God take care of a. After all, he is 21, you can’t make every decision for him. And I think one of the frightening things about this one is is that mom is not here mentally to talk to about it and to give us that mental support that she give us when he went overseas. She can’t carry on a conversation, let alone give us any kind of advice about letting go across the country, like she did when he went overseas. Naturally still in the country. He sees closer than what he was when he was 13, 14, but he’s older tell and we just need to be…… There if and when he needs us. I want my mommy to talk to about to give me that comfort that she give us when he went overseas, but unfortunately dementia has got are locked in this little world over own. I know she’s in there somewhere, because we get glimpses of her, but she’s not there 24 / 7, 365, the way she was when he went overseas. These are the kind times that I really miss mom. I guess that due to dementia, this is how I’m going to go through the rest of my life. Not being able to talk to her in situations like this to give me that comfort to give me that backbone that I need to let him grow up in the way that I know he will. I mean Stephanie and I’ve done a great job. I think with raising Michael with mom’s help. He’s turned out to be a great young man. When he was little, I thought maybe he’d be the world’s next Elvis Presley. But now that he’s 21 has no interest in preforming music, that wish in mind as changed. Although my hopes of him, become an Elvis have changed. I do believe that no matter what he does in life with the attitude that he’s got today he will do something great in this world. I have had some great conversations with him, on politics, and religion, and now then, with the shooting in Las Vegas and he’s left me with the impression that he’s got a good head on his shoulders and I need to trust in his decisions that affect his life. So with all that said, the only thing I can say to him, and about him, is that daddy is very, very proud of him. I’m also terrorizing myself by doing this podcast. I have 27 episodes out. This is number 28 and one of the things that is terrorizing is the fact that you put yourself out for all to see for all to hear what and how you react to things. I started this to keep track of mom and her dementia. The process of dementia and for a while I was calling the show the dementia episode this episode that one of the things that you learn when you do podcasting. If is to talk to other pod casters who had been doing it longer and take their advice and what they tell you and all this and either apply it or not, and what the podcast that I listen to. I have ran on to what’s called The Podcasters Roundtable.( @ Www.Podcastersroundtable.com ) with Ray Ortega, Dave Jackson from WWW.school podcasting.com and Daniel J Lewis from www. the audacity to podcast.com. I can’t get enough of this podcast I am learning so much from this podcast. That’s amazing. I not only just have one pod casters that I listen to, but now with the podcast Roundtable. There are 3 of the meta-time , plus a new one and can listen to the 3 that have done this for years and the new one that they bring on you learn so much about podcasting. The equipment what to do, how to do how to monetize how to make money, how not to make money where to host your feet what where not to so I mean that they’re going through everything and these 3 podcast is a been podcasting for years. Can you imagine if you were singer were in a rock band just starting out, sitting down in a room with Elvis Presley, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and then giving you advice on how to sing, how to perform. I couldn’t. Well, okay, I think that’s probably about enough of being terrorizing. So if you are looking for other podcasts to listen to the 3 that I’ve mentioned in this podcast are great podcasts. I have learned a lot just listen to the 3 of them on the pod casters Roundtable. If you get a chance check them out. I think you enjoy your podcast. And speaking of enjoying podcast. If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a comment, an email, on www.baby mountain radio.com

School of Podcasting
Are You Doing Everything To Grow My Podcast Audience?

School of Podcasting

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2017 40:27


I was listening to the Book Feed the Muscle Burn the Fat and he relayed the story of a man at a Tony Robbins event (Tony is a major Business Guru). He told Tony that he had done EVERYTHING to grow his audience. Since he had tried everything Tony asked him, "Tell me the last 100 things you've tried." To this, the man answered, "Well I haven't tried 100 things." Tony then stated, "Then tell me the last 50 things." The man replied, "I haven't tried 50 things" Tony replied, "Then tell me the last 10 things you've tried." It turned out the man had tried about four things. We think we've tried everything, but there are more ways to connect with your audience, many of them that require just a little bit of time to setup up some technology. Today we need to look at ourselves in the mirror and ask, "Have I really done everything I can to promote my show, connect with my audience, and increase my reach? I think if we look deep into our hearts we know there is more. Here Is The Low Hanging Fruit Social media: You should be promoting your show on the social media channels. There are plugins such as social warfare. There are automation tools like Social Jukebox. Media hosts like Spreaker and Blubrry will publish your audio file as a video on YouTube. Spreaker will tweet out about your episode. Blubrry will create a sample of your show to tweet out and paste on Facebook. Libsyn will post to Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, iHeart Radio, LinkedIn, Blogger, Tumblr. Podcast Directories: There are four main directories you should be listed in. Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes), Stitcher, TuneIn, and Google Play Music. Do You Have Subscribe Buttons On Your Site? One way to keep your numbers going up is to get people to subscribe. This includes buttons for ANDROID. Subscribeonandroid.com is a free site from blubrry where you can point people to that site (using your RSS feed) and if they don't have any apps to subscribe they will be prompted to download one. My friend Daniel J Lewis has a great plugin call Social Subscribe and Follow that creates amazing looking subscribe buttons Do You Have Share Buttons on Your Website? There are plugins (again I love social Warfare) that make it easy for your audience to tweet out your show. There are players like the coolcast player, the Smart Podcast Player, the Simple Podcast Press player. Don't get hung up too much on players as 80% of people are listening on on portable devices. With that said, can people share your episodes from their phone? Local Meetups I've had three people sign up for the School of Podcasting and I got to be on TV all from meeting local podcasters in Ohio. If you don't have a local meetup, do what I did. I created one. In the words of my friend Glenn "the Geek" Hebert, it's not who you know, it's who knows you. Check it out at www.meetup.com I run a local podcasters group for Northeast Ohio www.neohiopodcasters.com Reach Out to Other Similar Podcasts Some of my best friends are my "Competition." Daniel J. Lewis from the Audacity to Podcast, Ray Ortega who does the Podcasters Studio, Mike Dell works for Blubrry and does the Podcast Help Desk, there are others as well. Reach out to them and see if they'd like to co-host an episode or a segment, or be interviewed, or... or ... or.. Remember there really isn't any competition in podcasting. They can listen to you on Monday and your competition on another day of the week. It's not like radio where you are both on at the exact same time. Reach out to Businesses? If I did a show about weddings, I would reach out to every dress shop in the area and see if I could put some CDs at the check out for exchange for a link to their site, or a mention in the show. Go Record People at Events You can get a portable recorder for as little as $99 for the Zoom H1 or just use your phone. Then give these people your business card, and tell them they will be on a future episode. You do have business cards right? There are TONS of ideas Speaking of Daniel and Ray, we do a show together called the Podcasters Roundtable and we did an episode pointing out ways to promote your show (how to grow your audience from 100s to 1000s). The point here is you can't think about these ideas, you have to do them. In a recent (not safe for work) video Gary Vaynerchuck explained that he would Google his topic and connect every blog/podcast about his topic. He said 1 in every 347 will write your back, and that is better than zero. You Need to Quit Reading, Quit Watching, Quit Listening, and Start Doing If you're thinking of getting into podcasting, you can read articles, get confused cause some say to launch with 15 episodes, and some say (like me) it doesn't matter. Some say New and Noteworthy is the goal, and others (like me) say it's not that great. You can't improve what you don't start. How NOT to Make Money In Podcasting She's back! Jessica Kupferman runs the JKM Agency has a fun story today. In the same way that you learn new skills when you start podcasting, you will learn new skills when you take on a sponsor. You will need to learn how to read an advertisement. It's not as easy at it sounds. If you just read the bullet points, you can be boring. If you stray too far from the bullet points, you may forget to hit all the talking points. Today she talks about someone who had to redo an advertisement three times. The lesson is, read all the paperwork that comes with the sponsor. Know what you HAVE To say, know what you are ALLOWED to say, and then try to say it in an entertaining fashion. If you mess up, you don't get paid for that sponsor. For more information about getting a sponsor for your show check out Jessica at http://www.jkmagency.com Because of My Podcast Story Jessica Rhodes of Internet Connections had a live panel on her latest episodes. The people on the panel had been interviewed on other shows, as well as some have their own podcast. Becuase of their podcast: Getting interviewed has helped his public speaking ability 100 fold It has brought clarity about his message from telling his story so many times One guest was very nervous in the beginning, but in ten years he can trace back all his clients to podcasts and many of his best relationships Check out the episode at http://www.jessicarhodes.biz/ic023/ Where I Will Be October 21 I will be attending the Big Podcast Event in Nashville Tennessee. Use the coupon code SOP to save $50 on your ticket. November 10-11 I will be speaking at DC Podfest. My presentation will be "Is your podcast making these mistakes?" February 28 - March 2, 2018, I will be speaking at Social Media Marketing World February 8-10 2018, I will be at podfest.us  Mentioned in This Show Danny Pena Interview Jessica Kupferman Interview  Start a Podcast in Six Weeks (Starts 2018) Start Podcasting NOW Join the School of Podcasting

School of Podcasting
Podcast Movement 2017 Refrelections

School of Podcasting

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2017 43:57


I'm back from podcast movement, and I had a blast. I also have insights from one of the hardest assignments I've done in a long time. My Impression of Podcast Movement 2017 Nothing cooler than being picked up at that airport by fellow podcasters Marcus Couch from WordPress Plugins A to Z. We haven't seen each other face to face in about 10 years. We cranked some cool metal on the way to the Marriot and it was like old times. Then I get the then Marriot and I get to meet my co-host Jim Collison from the Average Guy network, and I go over to his table and there sits the one and only Steve Stewart and Mike Dell. So for me, the Summar Camp aspect of Podcast Movement is in full effect. The coolest line I heard all week was relayed by Paul Colligan (another person' I've known for 10+ years) and it came from a Dan Klass session. Dan (who is a former comedian) shared how often at comedy clubs you will have multiple comedians perform in an evening - and yet they all use the same microphone. The point? It's not about the tech. I roomed with Erik K Johnson from podcasttalentcoach.com, and he had stated that it would be awesome if he could meet a web developer who needed help with his podcast, as he was a podcast consultant who needed help with his website. I get into the elevator, introduce myself to everyone in the elevator and it turns out that one of the people is a web designer thinking of starting a podcast. When we get out of the elevator, on of the first people who see is Erik. I felt like I was in a Christmas movie and it was going to start to snow. I saw Harry Durran from Podcast Junkies and Dr. Ryan Gray who has given up his practice to do podcasting full time and Harry introduces me to Natalie Jennings who happens to be taking head shots at a reasonable price. She shows me a few samples of people, and I'm hooked. I can't wait to see how they turn out. The few peaks I saw of what she did was amazing. See her at http://www.nataliechampajennings.com/ I found out in Paul Colligan's session that if you are in Google Play Music, you are also on the Google Home portable audio speaker. I also know of a cool double secret project that is going to make recording double-enders via a browser very cool. I was on a panel with Ray Ortega, Daniel J. Lewis, and Addy Saucedo on what is inside an RSS. This was an insanely nerdy topic, but due to the recent Apple announcements we had some interested parties and I thought we pulled it off well. The bonus is I got to hang out with some cool friends. The Coolest Thing I Saw At Podcast Movement 2017 While there were tons of great sessions at PM17, as a vendor (I work for Libsyn.com - use the coupon code sopfree to get a free month) I don't get to attend any sessions. I did see something that was way cool. I met Alissa Daire of the Maximize Your Strengths show. I see her the first night, and she is in a group of people and we get talking about Strengths Finder, and she becomes a ping pong ball bouncing off the ceiling with energy. She's super nice, and it was great to catch up with her as I had met her last year. The next night, I'm standing at the Luau event, and here she comes. She explains how "I'm done." She's tired (as many people are), and she is considerably less energetic. Pat Flynn walks over, he's very witty and a super nice guy. Then the subject changes to strengths finder results, and it was like watching a time release video of a flower blooming. Her energy came back, her smile came back, her body language completely changed. It was amazing to watch. I saw this a few more times. It's late, and people have had a few adult beverages, then I ask them about their show, and BOOM, the body language picks up, the eyes are open a bit wider, the voice is a little louder. Later, Paris from Gamertag Radio got star struck when Cara Santa Maria from the Skeptics Guide to the Universe walks by. I offered to go bring her over. He got shy, so I did my best Steve Austin (the six million dollar man, not the wrestler) imitation across the showroom floor. I had no idea she was an Emmy Award winning journalist. I bring her over and embarrass Paris. Danny Peña is there, Jim Collison is there, and the minute Paris explained that he really did listen to her show the body language changed.  For me, I think of it as being in your "first impression" mode and then finding out that you're among family. For the Best Content - Put a Time Frame On it I spoke about how I got lucky to be able to induct Dan Klass from the Bitterest Pill into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame. The presentation should last three minutes. I had hoped that three minutes would be longer than I thought. I wrote out my first draft. It had some bits about history and podcasting in 2005. It had examples of how the show made me feel. I made a joke about how the more I talk about his show, the more I sound like a stalker. I listed his accomplishments. I started the stopwatch and went into the presentation, about half what through I glanced at my phone and I was already at 5 and a half minutes. Oh boy...... What Was the Purpose of This Presentation? I had to go back and ask myself, what was the purpose of this presentation? The purpose was for the person sitting in row 7 who had been podcasting since 2015 and had no idea who Dan Klass was. It wasn't about me. It wasn't about being funny. I was about answering the question, "Why is Dan Klass in the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame." For me, this was a big opportunity, on a big stage, and I didn't want to mess it up for myself, or Dan. It was time to edit. Anything about me went out the door. The history lesson of iriver portable players and synchronization cables went up in smoke. Most of the stories I had about Dan might not go over if you didn't listen to his show. Only the things that HAD to be said would stay. I listed his accomplishments. I thought of the funniest thing I had heard on his show (he referred to his two-year-old daughter as Princess Tirade for quite some time), and the most memorable episode (of ALL podcasting) is episode 102 Mass Murder where he talks about what it's like when your Uncle is murdered, and you're walking past TV cameras escorting your mother to the funeral. It's at the end, I highly suggest you listen to it. I had pointed out that Dan was one of the first to try premium podcasting (this was YEARS before Patreon) and it didn't work well. That was negative, so I just pointed out that he was a pioneer and not afraid to try new things. I HAD TO POINT OUT, that Dan had been sharing stories a DECADE before Serial was on the scene. Dan was creating engaging stories in a box in his garage, and he did it without a team of 19 people. That had to stay. To make it entertaining, I thought of throwing in some old Baptist preacher tricks of getting people to repeat words. This came to me in the shower. It would make me stand out, but I was deeply worried about being too entertaining (again, this was all about Dan). Looking back, that was a dumb thought (you're not going to outshine Dan Klass). Just Because There Are No Time Limits in Podcasting Doesn't Mean There Shouldn't Be To fine tune my presentation I had to: Identify my audience Identify the purpose Make it entertaining I know some of us want to record it and publish it. I truly, always believe a podcast can benefit from editing. This is especially true if you are doing interviews. Because of My Podcast Devin Caroll Devin from the Big Picture Retirement podcast shares how he didn't' want to start a podcast but sure is glad he did. He just released episode 34, and his co-host has already billed $10,000, and Devin has billed $6,000 and has a client who will bring in $20,000. I bet you might think, they have a huge audience, right? Nope, according to Devin, they are averaging 534 downloads an episode. Podcast Rewind I appeared on Podcast Ninja talking about the pros and cons of the different podcast media hosting companies. Check it out at podcastninja.com Where I am Speaking Next National Podcast Power - Keynote Podcast Mid Atlantic - Podcast Artwork - September 8th in Philadelphia Area DC Podfest November 10-11 Mentioned in This Show Podcast Gear Group Steve Stewart Go Tell Somebody - King's X Podcast Talent Coach (Get Your Podcast Reviewed at www.podcastreviewshow.com ) Natalie Jennings Photography Alissa Daire of the Maximize Your Strengths Harry Durran Podcast Junkies Ray Ortega, Daniel J. Lewis, and Addy Saucedo Alissa Daire of the Maximize Your Strengths Devin from the Big Picture Retirement Episode 102 Mass Murder - the Bitterest Pill Marcus Couch from WordPress Plugins A to Z. JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/start

Generally Trivial: Current events, pop culture, sports, and odd news every fortnight.

This week Jeff welcomes in Ray Ortega of The Podcaster's Roundtable, Podcaster's Studio, and RayOrtega.com. Ray is a podcasting expert that has helped tons of people get their own show started. We take some odd news and run it by Ray to see if it would work as its own podcast. We also take a look at some interesting stories in Did You Hear? Finally, we find out the guys' oddest possessions in Quick Hits.

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Sequelcast 2 and Friends
Hellraiser (1987) (GUEST: Ray Ortega "The Podcasters' Studio")

Sequelcast 2 and Friends

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2017 86:30


Hosts Mat Bradley-Tschirgi and William Thrasher discuss the original Hellraiser movie from 1987 with special guest Ray Ortega, host of The Podcasters' Studio.  Based on Clive Barker's 1986 novella The Hellbound Heart, Hellraiser is a family drama meets horror meets dark fantasy with elements of BDSM laced throughout. Julia (Clare Higgins) reminisces about an affair she had years ago with her husband's brother, Frank (Sean Chapman). After her husband Larry (Andrew Robinson) cuts himself on a nail while moving a matress, his blood leads to Frank's resurrection in a bloodied skeletal state. Can Larry's daughter Kirsty (Ashley Laurence) convince the demonic Cenobites to get rid of Frank?   Thrasher enjoys the brief season of W/ Bob & David, especially the behind the scenes episode. Mat discusses the new film Alien: Covenant. He likes it, but feels they shouldn't make any more Alien prequels after this one; it makes for a dandy companion piece to Prometheus. Ray's been reading Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson, but finds it less interesting than Isaacson's book Steve Jobs. He's also trying to catch up on Homeland when time allows. Listen to this episode while fiddling with a Lament Configuration for maximum enjoyment. Follow the show on Twitter @Sequelcast2 Like our Sequelcast 2 Facebook Page The theme song to the Sequelcast is written and performed by Marc with a C. Sequelcast 2 is a proud member of the Battleship Pretension Podcast Fleet. Listen to other great movie and TV podcasts here!

All Hazards
Just Push Publish and Other Great Government Podcasting Advice From Ray Ortega

All Hazards

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2017 42:28


Guest: Ray Ortega; ThePodcastersStudio.com; RayOrtega.com; Ray Ortega is the host of The Podcasters’ Studio and Podcasters’ Roundtable … both shows are podcasts about podcasting. He launched his first podcast in 2007 which was called Produce Picker Podcast. In 2009, he created The Podcasters’ Studio to share what he had learned while producing his first podcast and to teach himself audio-only podcast production.  Podcasting quickly became a full-time hobby and eventually his job – more accurately, his dream job. In this episode of All Hazards we’re going to talk about podcasting in general, podcasting in the government sector and how it might fit in with your office’s public outreach messaging.  We’ll offer some tips to get you started if you think your audience might want to listen to what you have to say, how you might improve your existing podcast, and what some of the trends are in podcasting. Twitter: @PodcastHelper "YouTuber" at http://youtube.com/rayortega         

Rejoice
090 New Libsyn Podcast Pages and Apple Talks Podcasting

Rejoice

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2017 89:32


Fill out our survey! Quick Episode Summary: Intro :11 Promo 1: 3 Minute Weekend 1:29 We have a support blog! 2:04 Promo 2: The Why and The Buy 4:49 How we feature you! 3:59 Promo 3: Based on a True Story 5:18 Audio Rockin' Libsyn Podcast: Subject:CINEMA 6:23 Rob & Elsie Conversation 14:27 The Libsyn Podcast Page reveal! And what to expect Congrats to Ray Ortega on his Podcasters' Studio 100th episode! How to number your podcasts and special series of podcast episodes Let's talk about hashtags on Facebook How do you measure engagement for your podcast, a discussion YOU need to keep your podcast episodes back ups An interesting way to get international PR for your podcast You can share the embed code for your libsyn custom player with others! The best dates and times to release podcasts A super cool way to share a bunch of your podcasts via Clammr Edie Cue from Apple mentions podcasts, it's always nice when Apple talks about podcasting Great feedback from The Recovered Podcast re: the success with their show and their app Interesting stats on the type of numbers that you're missing if you mark an episode explicit Oh no! All my reviews are gone! What happened! A new initiative! #TryPod is here! Stats, stats, stats! Featured Podcast Promos + Audio 3 Minute Weekend The Why And The Buy Based On A True Story Subject:CINEMA Podcasting Articles and Links mentioned by Rob and Elsie Our SpeakPipe Feedback page! Leave us feedback :) The New Libsyn Podcast Pages walkthrough! Libsyn Live with Krystal and Elsie The Podcasters' Studio Episode 100 Custom Player tutorial FYI it's the custom player with playlist! The Social Entrepreneurs Clammr marketing campaign Eddy Cue Apple is working on features for podcasts Recode YouTube Video 41:15 timecode Elsie's Emergency Excitement Where is Libsyn Going? (In Real Life) Podfest use coupon code shepodcasts for the 3 day event by 11/30 and get $77 off! Podfusion the workshop put on by She Podcasts! Training 2017 Conference Proclaim 17 HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! We'd love it if you could please share #TheFeed with your twitter followers. Click here to post a tweet! If you dug this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe! Ways to subscribe to The Feed: The Official Libsyn Podcast Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS You can also subscribe via Stitcher FEEDBACK + PROMOTION You can ask your questions, make comments and create a segment about podcasting for podcasters! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE The Feed App for iOS and Android (you can send feedback straight from within the app) Call 412 573 1934 Email thefeed@libsyn.com Use our SpeakPipe Page!  

The Feed The Official Libsyn Podcast
090 New Libsyn Podcast Pages and Apple Talks Podcasting

The Feed The Official Libsyn Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2017 89:32


Fill out our survey! Quick Episode Summary: Intro :11 Promo 1: 3 Minute Weekend 1:29 We have a support blog! 2:04 Promo 2: The Why and The Buy 4:49 How we feature you! 3:59 Promo 3: Based on a True Story 5:18 Audio Rockin' Libsyn Podcast: Subject:CINEMA 6:23 Rob & Elsie Conversation 14:27 The Libsyn Podcast Page reveal! And what to expect Congrats to Ray Ortega on his Podcasters' Studio 100th episode! How to number your podcasts and special series of podcast episodes Let's talk about hashtags on Facebook How do you measure engagement for your podcast, a discussion YOU need to keep your podcast episodes back ups An interesting way to get international PR for your podcast You can share the embed code for your libsyn custom player with others! The best dates and times to release podcasts A super cool way to share a bunch of your podcasts via Clammr Edie Cue from Apple mentions podcasts, it's always nice when Apple talks about podcasting Great feedback from The Recovered Podcast re: the success with their show and their app Interesting stats on the type of numbers that you're missing if you mark an episode explicit Oh no! All my reviews are gone! What happened! A new initiative! #TryPod is here! Stats, stats, stats! Featured Podcast Promos + Audio 3 Minute Weekend The Why And The Buy Based On A True Story Subject:CINEMA Podcasting Articles and Links mentioned by Rob and Elsie Our SpeakPipe Feedback page! Leave us feedback :) The New Libsyn Podcast Pages walkthrough! Libsyn Live with Krystal and Elsie The Podcasters' Studio Episode 100 Custom Player tutorial FYI it's the custom player with playlist! The Social Entrepreneurs Clammr marketing campaign Eddy Cue Apple is working on features for podcasts Recode YouTube Video 41:15 timecode Elsie's Emergency Excitement Where is Libsyn Going? (In Real Life) Podfest use coupon code shepodcasts for the 3 day event by 11/30 and get $77 off! Podfusion the workshop put on by She Podcasts! Training 2017 Conference Proclaim 17 HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! We'd love it if you could please share #TheFeed with your twitter followers. Click here to post a tweet! If you dug this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe! Ways to subscribe to The Feed: The Official Libsyn Podcast Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS You can also subscribe via Stitcher FEEDBACK + PROMOTION You can ask your questions, make comments and create a segment about podcasting for podcasters! Let your voice be heard. Download the FREE The Feed App for iOS and Android (you can send feedback straight from within the app) Call 412 573 1934 Email thefeed@libsyn.com Use our SpeakPipe Page!  

Spreaker Live Show
SLS96: 2016: The Year in Podcasting

Spreaker Live Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2017 44:44


Spreaker Live Show #96 for Jan 4th, 2017Our Topics This Week: - 2016: The Year in Podcasting - Listener Comments and FeedbackShow Duration: 45 minutesHost: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of “The Exum Experience Podcast” on SpreakerSpreaker has a Blog at Blog.Spreaker.com- Evolutions of Podcasting in 2017 article - http://blog.spreaker.com/2017/01/03/nine-evolutions-podcasting-2017/ by Rob GreenleeMain topic this week: “2016: The Year in Podcasting”http://blog.spreaker.com/2016/12/28/2016-year-podcasting/ by Chiara Sagramola -Spreaker’s been a part of the podcasting and online audio industry for almost six+ years now -Consumption/Listening continues to grow (at the beginning of 2016, Edison Research reported that 55% of Americans were aware of podcasting existence (compare that to 22% in 2006), and 36% had listened to one). -Podcasting has grown from a passion/hobby project to a full-time commitment for many, and corporations and broadcasting giants are Returning to it for a more direct connection with clients and listeners. -As podcasting boomed and producers turned towards the ever growing possibility of revenue, both positive and negative consequences emerged. -As the number of podcasts multiplies, it’s important to make original, quality content, and not churn out copycats of what’s already out there. -Focus on quality production is at the forefront of many conversations-As a testament to podcasting’s growth in 2016, many podcast-centric events were held last year, catering to those both in- and outside the of the industry, with some returning and others new to scene. Spreaker staff got to attend and sponsor our fair share this year — among them NMEU, NRB, and JPod — and each provided its own perspective and insights. -For example, at Radiodays Europe, an event that’s usually more focused on the radio and broadcast industry, podcasting was a main topic of interest; more and more traditional networks are trying to find a way to merge their traditional approach with the new medium.-Podcasting has officially taken over the world with the inaugural Asia Pacific Conference taking place back in February in Auckland, New Zealand.-The biggest event to mark the success of the industry was Podcast Movement, which was even bigger and more bustling than last year. Spreaker team members got to go to Chicago and meet lots of new podcasters ready to get behind the mic, and take the pulse of what’s new in the biz.-More features for more podcasting on SpreakerPodcasting really came of age in 2016 with its modest and steady rise in consumption, and producers are looking to keep up with the demand with quality products that sound and feel professional. -With that in mind, we set to work on our apps for both our creators and listeners.-We introduced the Epidemic Sound Library, full of quality audio tracks to pick and choose from, as well auto-ducking, to the Spreaker Studio console. -That dedication to content also lead to the ability to plug in chapters throughout episodes that can mark and enrich segments with outside links, titles, and images, giving your listeners a complete sensory experience. -From a management point of view, we introduced the CMS, or content management system, in order to streamline the entire podcasting process. Setting up and scheduling episodes, adding titles and images, retrieving code and customizing the embedded player, and enabling auto-sharing to social networks all get taken care of from a single dashboard.But listeners are just as important as podcasters, and the need for a simpler listening solution, through which you can find and save great podcasts, is a definite priority at Spreaker. -This year we updated Spreaker Podcast Radio on iOS to match our Android counterpart, and added auto-generated personalized playlists set to your tastes, a favorites section for your all most listened-to podcasts, and curated lists created by our own team and fellow partners. -Auto Downloads and Channels are coming soon in 2017 to iOS app. Listener Comments on SLS95:Dave KanyanHey Rob, Interesting show with Ray Ortega. Thanks. But I found it a bit ironic. While listening to Ray intently to learn about mics, I felt that Alex always sounds louder and clearer than Ray did. Alex always sounds as if he is in the room with you. Ray sounded to me as if he was coming through Skype or some other way. I know Ray is a bit soft spoken and of course way more soft spoken that Alex, but his volume seemed a bit low. Curious what you or others think. I prefer Alex's sound and volume, easier to listen to while I'm driving in my truck at work. Happy New Year to you and everyone at Spreaker,and the Spreaker live family!Linda IrwinOne of the shows I am affiliated with does Google Hang Outs On Air and the host runs through a desk top Spreaker app. Tracks cannot be played on the Hang Outs, only on the Spreaker channel. This makes for a lot of extra post-production work for me when I have to add those in for the video later. Perhaps there is a way what is streaming from the app can also be on Hang Outs?Spreaker Links:http://Adore.fmhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comrob at spreaker.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show
SLS96: 2016: The Year in Podcasting

Spreaker Live Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2017 44:44


Spreaker Live Show #96 for Jan 4th, 2017Our Topics This Week: - 2016: The Year in Podcasting - Listener Comments and FeedbackShow Duration: 45 minutesHost: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)Co-Host: Alex Exum, Host of “The Exum Experience Podcast” on SpreakerSpreaker has a Blog at Blog.Spreaker.com- Evolutions of Podcasting in 2017 article - http://blog.spreaker.com/2017/01/03/nine-evolutions-podcasting-2017/ by Rob GreenleeMain topic this week: “2016: The Year in Podcasting”http://blog.spreaker.com/2016/12/28/2016-year-podcasting/ by Chiara Sagramola -Spreaker’s been a part of the podcasting and online audio industry for almost six+ years now -Consumption/Listening continues to grow (at the beginning of 2016, Edison Research reported that 55% of Americans were aware of podcasting existence (compare that to 22% in 2006), and 36% had listened to one). -Podcasting has grown from a passion/hobby project to a full-time commitment for many, and corporations and broadcasting giants are Returning to it for a more direct connection with clients and listeners. -As podcasting boomed and producers turned towards the ever growing possibility of revenue, both positive and negative consequences emerged. -As the number of podcasts multiplies, it’s important to make original, quality content, and not churn out copycats of what’s already out there. -Focus on quality production is at the forefront of many conversations-As a testament to podcasting’s growth in 2016, many podcast-centric events were held last year, catering to those both in- and outside the of the industry, with some returning and others new to scene. Spreaker staff got to attend and sponsor our fair share this year — among them NMEU, NRB, and JPod — and each provided its own perspective and insights. -For example, at Radiodays Europe, an event that’s usually more focused on the radio and broadcast industry, podcasting was a main topic of interest; more and more traditional networks are trying to find a way to merge their traditional approach with the new medium.-Podcasting has officially taken over the world with the inaugural Asia Pacific Conference taking place back in February in Auckland, New Zealand.-The biggest event to mark the success of the industry was Podcast Movement, which was even bigger and more bustling than last year. Spreaker team members got to go to Chicago and meet lots of new podcasters ready to get behind the mic, and take the pulse of what’s new in the biz.-More features for more podcasting on SpreakerPodcasting really came of age in 2016 with its modest and steady rise in consumption, and producers are looking to keep up with the demand with quality products that sound and feel professional. -With that in mind, we set to work on our apps for both our creators and listeners.-We introduced the Epidemic Sound Library, full of quality audio tracks to pick and choose from, as well auto-ducking, to the Spreaker Studio console. -That dedication to content also lead to the ability to plug in chapters throughout episodes that can mark and enrich segments with outside links, titles, and images, giving your listeners a complete sensory experience. -From a management point of view, we introduced the CMS, or content management system, in order to streamline the entire podcasting process. Setting up and scheduling episodes, adding titles and images, retrieving code and customizing the embedded player, and enabling auto-sharing to social networks all get taken care of from a single dashboard.But listeners are just as important as podcasters, and the need for a simpler listening solution, through which you can find and save great podcasts, is a definite priority at Spreaker. -This year we updated Spreaker Podcast Radio on iOS to match our Android counterpart, and added auto-generated personalized playlists set to your tastes, a favorites section for your all most listened-to podcasts, and curated lists created by our own team and fellow partners. -Auto Downloads and Channels are coming soon in 2017 to iOS app. Listener Comments on SLS95:Dave KanyanHey Rob, Interesting show with Ray Ortega. Thanks. But I found it a bit ironic. While listening to Ray intently to learn about mics, I felt that Alex always sounds louder and clearer than Ray did. Alex always sounds as if he is in the room with you. Ray sounded to me as if he was coming through Skype or some other way. I know Ray is a bit soft spoken and of course way more soft spoken that Alex, but his volume seemed a bit low. Curious what you or others think. I prefer Alex's sound and volume, easier to listen to while I'm driving in my truck at work. Happy New Year to you and everyone at Spreaker,and the Spreaker live family!Linda IrwinOne of the shows I am affiliated with does Google Hang Outs On Air and the host runs through a desk top Spreaker app. Tracks cannot be played on the Hang Outs, only on the Spreaker channel. This makes for a lot of extra post-production work for me when I have to add those in for the video later. Perhaps there is a way what is streaming from the app can also be on Hang Outs?Spreaker Links:http://Adore.fmhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comrob at spreaker.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

School of Podcasting
Are You Ready To Give Up on Podcasting? Why I Believe What I Believe

School of Podcasting

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2016 53:03


Becuase of My Podcast - Rick Seizemore of VRStudio Workforce  Rick Seizemore from VRStudio Workforce shares how your podcast will help you land guests, and those guests can then point people to your website. Your site then becomes an audio business card that can capture people’s attention. This is what the VR Workforce Studio Podcast Does   Is Podcasting A Ponzi Scheme? I got an email from a friend of mine who has kind of "had it" with podcasting. He said, " I have recently done some calculations and have come to the conclusion that the hours spent podcasting would be better spent doing other things, like narrating audio books and maybe even some work around the house. I am doing a weekly video show via Skype, being streamed live on YouTube. I use Wirecast to make it look professional, and I have been releasing the audio as a podcast. I stopped the podcast side this week. I said when I started podcasting a couple of years ago, I would do a serious review at the two-year mark, and have concluded that while I have learned much I will be using for audiobooks, and am glad I did it, to continue would be a waste of time. Here's the part you probably won't agree with:   In the 80's Amway came through this area, and a lot of people joined and got hyped up (me included). After a while, it became clear that a lot of people at the top were making money, but it depended on a constant supply of fresh "believers" to fuel their incomes. People who started early were making money, but the thousands below were being Nickle and dimed and were doing nothing but financing those above. It worked as long as everyone believed they could make it.   Podcasting today is a similar type of pyramid structure, where everyone who started before 2007 or 2008 are making an income off of the believers below. (I find your motives pure, and I appreciate that.) It is VERY important for those below the median numbers (Around 120 according to Rob), to believe there is no discovery problem. That way they keep paying their $20 a month to Libsyn, buying books, Wordpress plugins, and tools for podcasting and going to conferences.   No matter how good your content is, the average basement independent has about 0% chance of ever being heard the first time by hardly anyone who doesn't know them already or is only 1 or 2 degrees separated. This is simply due to saturation.   The main people who make it now either are famous already, are starting a full-time business that happens to involve podcasting and has 6 figures to invest, like JLD, or are part of the corporate invasion. There may be an isolated incident here and there where it happens, but it so rare it doesn't bear mentioning. It is simply too late for the average independent show by a person working a full-time job to make an impact beyond a few niche listeners.   I was also dismayed to find the same "entrepreneurs," using many of the same books, and the same hype milking the same types of people. There is a sucker born every minute. They find them, use them, discard them, and move one since there are always more suckers on the internet. An example: a well-known personality in podcasting who was putting out yet another book solicited all of us to submit articles for it. We of course, had to buy the book to see if were in it. We weren't. Not one of us. The book had already been written and included older interviews that happened long before he solicited for articles. He simply lied to get us to buy the book. It worked, and we were the suckers. Well, fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me.   I calculated how many listeners I would have if gained one new one each month, and how many hours I would spend editing and putting out the content I already have from the video show. My conclusion: I hope to retire in 3 years or so.  36 new listeners. Over 600 hours of podcast editing during that time.  BTW, I am not getting 1 new listener a month.   Contrast this with the one audio book I have narrated so far. It didn't sell. Only 11 copies so far. I have made $50 from that. What would happen if I spent those 600 hours over the next 3 years doing audio books that don't sell, and get royalties for the next 7 years on each?   Allow me to soften this by saying I have always found you and your efforts on behalf of the little guy podcasters to be the most honest and trustworthy of all. Your human-ness and transparency is wonderful, and I would love to spend time with you in person but neither of us have that time to devote to it. Thank you for all you have done and you continue to do for us bottom feeders. POWER TO THE SHRIMP!!   My Response   In looking at your stuff here would be my comment.   I'm not I would've put everything into one stream. I understand the extra cost, but I wouldn't have done it that way. I knew the name of your show and couldn't find it because all of your shows were under the name of the network in iTunes. That is a recipe for failure. It's hard enough to find a show when the name is correct.   I'm sure you found putting out so many episodes was a LOT of work. Anyone who starts out and gets no money in return (if that is the goal) means, "lots of work with $0 = burnout."   The bottom line (boiling it down) is the same reason I do podcasting over playing in a band. The band is days (months) of work for $50 if I'm lucky. If I practice two hours a week for six months to learn enough songs and do that for year that is 104 hours of practice. But wait, each gig is 4 hours. If we play every other weekend for ten months that is twenty gigs so another eighty hours (184 hours total). Those twenty gigs pay $50 each (20X50 )= 1000.   1000/184 =$5.34 an hour. If I say I "play for free" and remove the 80 hours of performing (and loading gear) that is still $9.64 an hour.   I'd rather stay home, not put up with drunks, and save my back and make more (or less) the same kind of money.   Some reports that 80%, 90% of businesses don't make it, others say 33% don't make it.   When I look at someone like John Lee Dumas he is the poster child for "Yes you can make money with a podcast." In the same way that the Beatles are the "Yes you can make money in music," not everyone with a guitar and long hair is the Beatles.   I don't believe there is a discovery problem. There wasn't a discovery problem for the Serial Podcast. Liz Covert at Ben Franklin's World has over 1 million downloads and she only has 100 episodes.  She doesn't have a team.   I agree that a ton of podcasts are coming out each week, but when a horse race starts, there are tons of horses coming out of the gate. Someone is going to win.   The Recipe of a Successful Podcast 1. Know who your audience is and what they want. 2. Give it to them on a consistent basis 3. Go to where they are (get out from behind the microphone) 4. Make friends with them. 5. Tell them about your podcast.   You said, "It is simply too late for the average independent show by a person working a full-time job to make an impact beyond a few niche listeners. " Podcast is only consumed by 30% of the planet. We are just getting warmed up.     Used in this Episode (in no order ) Hall of Fame Podcaster Godfree from Gamertagradio.com Jessica Rhodes of Interviewconnections.com Harry from podcastjunkies.com Daniel J Lewis from theaudacitytopodcast.com Ray Ortega from the Podcaster's Studio (courtesy of the Podcast Engineering School) Erik K Johnson from Podcast Talent Coach Paul Colligan from the Podcast Industry Report John Lee Dumas from Eofire.com Glenn "the Geek" Hebert from Horse Radio Network Brian from Profitcastuniverse.com Adam Ragusea from The Pub podcast Jordan Harbinger from the Art of Charm Dan Benjamin from http://5by5.tv/podcastmethod The Wolf's Den Podcast Eric Fisher from Beyond the ToDo List Mark from Late Night Internet Marketing Rob Walch from The Feed Podcast and Today in iOs Elsie Escobar from She Podcasts Jessica Kupferman from She Podcasts Michael Sharky from The Talent Show   Nick Seuberling http://spnt.tv/  Jared Easley and Starve the Doubts ( Check out Stop Chasing Influencers) George Hrab of the Geologic Podcast   See Me Speak I will appear at the following events CD Podfest Novmber 5-6 Washing DC http://www.dcpodfest.com/  Pofest in Tampa Florida February 2017 See www.podfest.us Northeast Ohio Podcaster's Meeting see www.neohiopodcasters.com Ready To Start Your Podcast? 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The Podcast Engineering Show
PES 027: Ray Ortega

The Podcast Engineering Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2016 61:22


My guest is Ray Ortega, host of The Podcasters’ Studio, and Podcasters’ Roundtable. Ray has been an incredibly helpful force in the world of podcasting since 2007. Enjoy listening to this episode full of tips, equipment and workflow details straight from one of the podcasting masters! Oh, and here's the link to the Vocal Rider plugin we mentioned: Thanks for hanging on the show with us, Ray! DID YOU KNOW........We exist for the purpose of helping you, so please comment below with any questions or remarks. Thanks for listening! Want to Start a Business or Have a Career as a Podcast Producer/Engineer? Listen and Subscribe in iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, Android, RSS

Spreaker Live Show
SLS73: How to learn Podcasting and Who should you trust?

Spreaker Live Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2016 38:09


Spreaker Live Show #73 for July 20th, 2016Our Topics This Week: How to learn about Podcasting and Who should you trust? Tip of the Week “How to to stay Up-To-Date on Podcasting News” with co-host Alex Exum @AlexExum and he is based in LA and hosts "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" show. Show Duration: 38 minutesHost: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExumSpreaker Blog at http://Blog.Spreaker.com – Articles and Spreaker News- 3 Gardening Podcasts- Creativity Hacks: How to Stay Inspired - by Spreaker Creative Director, Brigita 7 hacks for boosting creativity 1. Go out and talk to people 2. Stay disciplined 3. Don’t fight procrastination too hard 4. Spend some time outdoors 5. Stay content 6. Embrace spontaneity 7. Love is the answerFirst episode since Podcast Movement: How was the event?Tip of the Week “Tips to Staying Up-To-Date on Podcasting News”:- http://PodcasterNews.com- http://Podcast.Place- http://HotPodNews.com (East Coast / Public Radio Focused Coverage)- http://tinyletter.com/TheAudioSignal/archive- Rob Greenlee's other show is http://NewMediaShow.com with CEO of RawVoice/Blubrry.com/PowerPress plugin (Sat @9am PST)- The WolfDen Podcast by MidRoll Media - http://www.earwolf.com/show/wolf-den/- http://RainNews.com (James Cridland - http://rainnews.com/james-cridlands-future-of-radio-radio-in-the-apollo-11-space-program-an-engineering-crisis-and-podcast-movement/)- http://PodcastersRoundtable.comSocial - FB Groups focused on Podcasting - https://www.facebook.com/groups/PodcastCommunity/,- https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastmovement- https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastgroup/- Spreaker CEO @thebask - Podcast Influencers Twitter List - https://twitter.com/thebask/lists/podcasting-influencersLet’s Dive into “How to learn about Podcasting and Who should you trust? ”How-To Learn about Podcasting?#1 Listen to Podcasts in your genre interest and other genres#2 Listen to some Podcasts about Podcasting - “The Audacity To Podcast” w/Daniel J Lewis example#3 Reach out via Twitter or email to talk to a long experienced podcasters - Dave Jackson, School of Podcasting, Me, Rob Walch, Daniel J Lewis, Todd Cochrane, GeekNewsCentral.com and Ray Ortega, PodcastersRoundtable.com are the main people I trust the most to share accurate info#4 Start Podcasting and learn for yourself by doing… you really don’t need to pay for an expensive training course. But learn from some experienced folks.PodcastJunkies.com has some great podcasts with some great and very experienced podcasters http://www.ThePodcastProducers.com - Corey Coats and Jessica RhoadsWho Should You Trust :Consultants with long-running podcasts that are trusted by podcasting conference organizers others.5 years or more of successful and community building podcastsReferences from other podcasters who have worked with them.Pay nothing and Listen to the past episodes of this show - http://podcastersroundtable.comBe careful as many newer podcasters and podcast consultants are pitching shortcuts and hacksSpreaker Links:http://Adore.fmhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

Spreaker Live Show
SLS73: How to learn Podcasting and Who should you trust?

Spreaker Live Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2016 38:09


Spreaker Live Show #73 for July 20th, 2016Our Topics This Week: How to learn about Podcasting and Who should you trust? Tip of the Week “How to to stay Up-To-Date on Podcasting News” with co-host Alex Exum @AlexExum and he is based in LA and hosts "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" show. Show Duration: 38 minutesHost: Rob Greenlee, Head of Content, Spreaker @robgreenlee - rob(at)spreaker(dotcom)Co-Host: Alex Exum, Spreaker Host of "The Exum Experience" and the "Spreaker Studio Review" shows at @AlexExumSpreaker Blog at http://Blog.Spreaker.com – Articles and Spreaker News- 3 Gardening Podcasts- Creativity Hacks: How to Stay Inspired - by Spreaker Creative Director, Brigita 7 hacks for boosting creativity 1. Go out and talk to people 2. Stay disciplined 3. Don’t fight procrastination too hard 4. Spend some time outdoors 5. Stay content 6. Embrace spontaneity 7. Love is the answerFirst episode since Podcast Movement: How was the event?Tip of the Week “Tips to Staying Up-To-Date on Podcasting News”:- http://PodcasterNews.com- http://Podcast.Place- http://HotPodNews.com (East Coast / Public Radio Focused Coverage)- http://tinyletter.com/TheAudioSignal/archive- Rob Greenlee's other show is http://NewMediaShow.com with CEO of RawVoice/Blubrry.com/PowerPress plugin (Sat @9am PST)- The WolfDen Podcast by MidRoll Media - http://www.earwolf.com/show/wolf-den/- http://RainNews.com (James Cridland - http://rainnews.com/james-cridlands-future-of-radio-radio-in-the-apollo-11-space-program-an-engineering-crisis-and-podcast-movement/)- http://PodcastersRoundtable.comSocial - FB Groups focused on Podcasting - https://www.facebook.com/groups/PodcastCommunity/,- https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastmovement- https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastgroup/- Spreaker CEO @thebask - Podcast Influencers Twitter List - https://twitter.com/thebask/lists/podcasting-influencersLet’s Dive into “How to learn about Podcasting and Who should you trust? ”How-To Learn about Podcasting?#1 Listen to Podcasts in your genre interest and other genres#2 Listen to some Podcasts about Podcasting - “The Audacity To Podcast” w/Daniel J Lewis example#3 Reach out via Twitter or email to talk to a long experienced podcasters - Dave Jackson, School of Podcasting, Me, Rob Walch, Daniel J Lewis, Todd Cochrane, GeekNewsCentral.com and Ray Ortega, PodcastersRoundtable.com are the main people I trust the most to share accurate info#4 Start Podcasting and learn for yourself by doing… you really don’t need to pay for an expensive training course. But learn from some experienced folks.PodcastJunkies.com has some great podcasts with some great and very experienced podcasters http://www.ThePodcastProducers.com - Corey Coats and Jessica RhoadsWho Should You Trust :Consultants with long-running podcasts that are trusted by podcasting conference organizers others.5 years or more of successful and community building podcastsReferences from other podcasters who have worked with them.Pay nothing and Listen to the past episodes of this show - http://podcastersroundtable.comBe careful as many newer podcasters and podcast consultants are pitching shortcuts and hacksSpreaker Links:http://Adore.fmhttp://blog.spreaker.comhttp://SpreakerLiveShow.comhttps://Spreaker.comSend Questions and Comments to:Twitter: http://twitter.com/spreaker using #SpreakerLiveTwitter: http://twitter.com/robgreenleeTwitter: http://twitter.com/alexeum Tech Support: support at spreaker.com

School of Podcasting
Podcasting Lessons From the Pizza Parlor

School of Podcasting

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2016 44:16


Podcast Movement was a great success as all of the previous events. WOW. The one thing different this year was I was working for Libsyn. I spent pretty much three days talking from about 7 in the morning to somewhere between midnight and 2 AM talking loudly. Consequently, my voice is still kind of raspy today. I had originally planned on playing the talk I did, but to be honest the audio has so much room noise it's unusable. Instead I want to share some quick insights from Podcast Movement.  Bring a back pack. - I was using a laptop case and my shoulders still hurting.  If you want to meet someone, you need to set this up in advance.  Don't be afraid to try things. I did a Q&A. This was new at PM16, and it was in response to customer feedback. I thought my session went well, and I enjoyed not having to working on a bunch of slides.  Be Careful Extending Your Launch I love Giordono's Pizza. Every time I go to Chicago I have to get some. It's super-duper thick, and it's quite yummy. They look small, but one piece will fill you up.  We went one night, as did apparently the entire event. There was a 90 minute wait. We found out that we could order out pizza and they could start making it, and then (hopefully) by the time we got to our table, the pizza could be ready.  That sounded like a great plan. The problem is what we were told and what was reality were very different. We got to our table and instead of having the pizza soon, we waited another 90 minutes. So all in all we waited three hours for food. Was the pizza good? Absolutely, but did it make me roll my eyes back into my head and make me go "oooooh this is soooooo good..." like the other times I've enjoy ed their pizza? No. Why? I had been telling people how good it was. That is half the fun of going there is to take someone who has never had their pizza, and watch their face. But after three hours of waiting, unless they threw in a Heil PR40, I don't think the pizza would've lived up to the hype.  So if you are a person who is getting ready and setting up your auto responder, your squeeze page, your sales funnel, etc. meanwhile you had already told your audience that you would be launching a podcast "soon," by the time it arrives the wait may take away from the over-all experience. With this in mind, be careful when you announce your podcast is coming. You might want to wait until you have a finished episode ready to go. You might want to wait until your show is approved in iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, etc.  New and Noteworthy Update I ran into Nicole of the BBRshow.com (Business Building Rock Stars). If you count from the top she is currently #81 in "New and Noteworthy" and said she doesn't seem to be getting any major push from this position. She said she is seeing slow steady growth. This segment was recorded using nothing but my phone.  What it Would've Sounded Like if I had Won an Award I was honored to be nominated in the Technology category and then the PEOPLE'S CHOICE! (but didn't win either). I had a speech in case I won. It went a little something like this: Look, I don’t win very often, so I’m going all out on this. OK? I would like to thank: GOD My listeners. Without you I am nothing. To the members of the School of Podcasting. Thanks for picking me as your coach. It has been a pleasure serving you. A special shout out to the Ask the Podcast Coach chat room. You folks truly are neat. Thanks to the academy, and to my fellow nominees. It was great to be nominated with you (I’ve been nominated for 8 different awards, and I gotta say it is nice to win). To my co-hosts I’ve have over the years. Rob Walch, Paul Colligan, Gary Lealand, Erik K Johnson, Jim Collison, and of course my tripod brothers Daniel J Lewis and Ray Ortega. Gentlemen thanks for being great co-host and in some cases competition, but thanks for being even better friends. To libsyn for hosting all of my files without a glitch, and thanks for the job while I’m at it. Use the coupon code sopfree to get a free month. Cmon, you know I had to go there. This is really overwhelming. Ask my ex-wife and she will tell you I don’t handle compliments well. I do want to thank some people, Daniel J Lewis, Marcus Couch, Erik K Johnson, and Steve Stewart who called me during my divorce just to make sure I was OK. As I got divorced 10 days before Christmas, Steve took time out his family time, and called me on Christmas day. I know we like to talk CPM advertising, and income reports, but when you’re spending Christmas with your cat that phone call was worth a million dollars. Two more quick points. If you’re almost ready to launch your podcast, but you’re waiting on that one thing LAUNCH. An almost perfect podcast will impact 100% more people than the one that never makes off your hard drive. Lastly, people ask me why I have Jeremiah 29:11 on my website. Well in 2015 I got divorced. Shortly thereafter I was laid off. I was estranged from my family due to some things my ex-wife had said. It was a dark place. I moved back to my home city of Akron where I now have a peaceful house. I called some friends and got a job at Libsyn. After 7 years of not talking to my brother, that bridge has been restored. So when things get dark, remember Jeremiah 29:11 it goes a little something like this. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Tonight I stand here with a trophy in my hand and say this is why I have Jeremiah 29:11 on my website because it's true. Thank you all Mentioned In this Episode  www.inglespodcast.com www.shepodcasts.com www.bizchix.com bizwomenrock.com Podcamp Pittsburgh Podcast Mid Atlantic Join the School of Podcasting Doors close in a week. Hurry to reserve your spot. Join Today

Holbrook New Media Audio Feed
Ep 5 Geoff & Jeffrey Show

Holbrook New Media Audio Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2016 68:06


Geoff & Jeffrey Episode #5 Audio, Video, Content Creation, and that other stuff. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Discussion on Episode #5 ----------------------------- Cleaning your webcam for the best results Geoff prefers using the I-Mac instead of the Mac Book Pro for doing the show. Geoff has a chapter recorded for Librivox, where you can get free audio books. https://librivox.org/ The difficulty of punching in recording mistakes instead of re-recording. Gear Acquisition Syndrome or G.A.S. Having a mic with no idea what you want your show will be about. Sound treatment installation follies. Distance from the mic in different applications. Bill DeWeese voice over guy. http://www.billdewees.com/ Comparing Bill DeWees' professional Whisper Room to Jeff's homemade booth. http://www.whisperroom.com/ Each of our recording processes. Verses In Vox. http://verses.porchlightfamilymedia.com/ Zoom H5 recorder. Excellent review from Golden Spiral Media https://youtu.be/6XrPwMqfUfU Pluraleyes software. https://www.redgiant.com/products/pluraleyes/ Comparing the difficulty and expense of audio versus video. Ray Ortega video dude extraordinaire. https://www.youtube.com/user/thepodcastersstudio Record in a sound treated space with a reasonable mic. Cable TV versus internet streaming. Cell Phone useage at home and work.  -------------------------------------------- Everything Geoff Blanchard does can be found at http://geoffblanchard.com Jeffrey K. Holbrook is at http://holbrooknewmedia.com  

School of Podcasting
Compressor, Noise Gates, De Essers in Plain English

School of Podcasting

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2016 58:09


Because of his Podcast: He Discovered a Niche Who Needed A Product Got a note from Corey Fineran I just handed my boss my resignation letter! This podcasting journey started 7 1/2 years ago and it's now allowed me to leave my job and start my own business! You've probably heard me talk about Ivy Envy (my podcast on the Chicago Cubs) more than the one I did for my employer. Since 2012, I've been able to call myself a "professional podcast producer" as my employer created a new position for me to do video podcasts for teachers to play in their classrooms to help high school students with disabilities in their transition from high school to life after high school (primarily through work/employment). Well, there is a huge need for this type of curriculum and schools all over the state of Illinois have started using that podcast. I saw a need and last summer, I started working on starting my own business, creating innovative and interactive online transition curriculum and marketing it to schools all over the country. After receiving contracts from school districts and cooperatives, I'm able to leave my job at the end of this school year. Many of the people in this group have influenced me (whether they know it or not) to take this scary jump. +Bob Zerull +Ray Ortega +Daniel Hayes +Nick Seuberling  +David Jackson  and of course, +Tawny Fineran who has been insanely supportive over the last year as I've worked on building this. If you're curious to check out what I've been working on, you can find it here: http://transitioncurriculum.com Another Problem with Your Show's Title Headline As I now work for Libsyn (where you can get a free month using the coupon code sopfree), and I get to see some mistakes that people are making. Now I'm doing a bit of a repeat, and that is people make horrible headlines. In the past I've talked about starting off a headline with the date. What I am seeing now is people putting the name of their show at the beginning of the headline. Why this makes no sens, is any place you can see the headline (your website, a listing in iTunes) you already see the name of the show. Also here is another thing to keep in mind, on the podcasts app from Apple, you can only see 45 characters of the headline if you're not subscribed to it. Once you subscribe you see the entire headline. However, would you subscribe if every headline was:  School of Podcasting - How to Podcast Today w  School of Podcasting - How to Podcast Today w  School of Podcasting - How to Podcast Today w  You're wasting really, really valuable space.  Why do we care? I had a client who had a respected media outlet that wanted to put their RSS feed on their site. They tested it and the headlines were horrible, and they wanted the producer to change all of their headlines.  Want to make great Headlines, check out my Free Headlines Resources Multiple Websites Question Revisited Paul said, " Heard your comments about updating multiple websites. I have 7 x WordPress sites, have used ManageWP for a couple of years now, love it! VERY easy to update all sites at once, gives you immediate admin access to all sites without login and very simple to add and take new WP installations, with dynamic pricing.  Daniel said, " I use iThemes Sync. ]But you should also check out JetPack’s built-in module for plugin updates. Then, you can login to wordpress.com/plugins (I think) and update all your plugins from there. It’s not as thorough as Sync or others. But it’s free with no limit on sites. Is Blab.Im Going Away? The quick answer is no. However, the CEO stated this week "Blab is not doubling down on broadcaster tools.” They want to focus more on equipping people to hang out. We talked about this on the Ask the Podcast Coach show that I do every Saturday at 10:30 AM EST and here are some theories of what this might really mean. They can't make it reliable Podcasters are perfectionists They are working on other projects (an app for teens) This is as good as it gets.  For me it means, I'm not leaving the platform until it doesn't work for me. I will be scouting other options.  Thanks For the Review "What a fantastic resource this show has been for me. As a 51 year old professional in the entertainment industry, I knew nothing about podcasting when I decided to have my own show. The School of Podcasting has and will continue to be my GPS (great podcasting source). Thanks Dave for doing your homework! Alan Bruess, Tailgate Entertainer" from AlanB-Tractor Guy. This review was sent to me automatically from My Podcast Reviews (have all reviews from all countries, as well as sticher be sent to your email ) Advanced Podcasting Recording Tools in Plain English Today I'm joined by Chris Curran of the podcastengineeringschool.com and http://fractalrecording.com/ who has spent years as an audio engineer in the music business, and is now turning his skills on podcasting.  Now keep in mind, you do NOT need these items to get started. Next week I'm doing a podcast with just a microphone and audacity. No effects at all.  Today we talk through  What is a compressor? What do the knobs do? What does it sound like if I messed up? What is a noise gate? What do the knobs do? What does it sound like if I messed up? What is a De-Esser? What do the knobs do? What does it sound like if I messed up? Thinking of Starting a Podcast? Check out www.podcastingpuzzle.com and www.schoolofpodcasting.com 

School of Podcasting
Create a Podcast Website For Free - Are You Making a $200 WordPess Mistake

School of Podcasting

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2016 40:16


Feedback from Last Week's Show About Video Podcasting Hey there! I checked out your podcast today where you spoke about video podcasting. I think the way you explained it makes perfect sense. I  was actually looking for a way to upload videos faster to YouTube and found a specific way to do it where you compress the file.   There is free software called Handbrake that people suggest. (I think it has been used in the past to rip DVDs illegally, but that is not what I am using it for.) Basically, once you create the HD file (which is usually about 1GB for videos I have made that are about 5-7 minutes at 1080p) and then use Handbrake to compress the file. I can usually get it down to around around 100-150mb (yes...MB) and less if the file is smaller.   I was wondering if you thought this was a good option so you can have HD on all platforms. It doesn't seem to lose in quality especially with simple "blog" type videos.   Anyway, just thought I would check in on that. Thanks for all the hard work!   -Derek Daniel   Free Websites For Those Podcasting on a Budget I had someone contact me this week. They were on SoundCloud, they didn't have a website, and yet, they wanted to end up making a living from their podcast. Their topic was "talking about movies and video games with my friends." Not to say that you it is impossible to do this, but without hearing your show it I would say it is highly unlikely.  Why do you need a website to do a podcast? 1. Easy Clicks If you are going to force people to search for the item that will bring your revenue, you're making it too hard. It has to be easy - peasy. 2. Email List Growth IF you want to build an email list (and as they say the money is in the list, why? Easy Clicks) you have to have a sign up form. No website- no form. 3. Reputation It's $10 a month if you go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/hosting and go with the cheapest plans it's around $9. If you drink 5 20 oz bottle of Mountain Dew a month, you have spend close to $10 on soda. Switch to water, and you have the money. Would you buy a car from someone selling it out of a tent (and it looked like they were going to bolt the minute they got your money). You don't date someone who is going to leave it two weeks. You get the point. In a nutshell If you don't have $10 a month (.03 a day) then don't start a podcast expecting it to pay your mortgage. Seriously. In the immortal words of Mick Jagger, "You can't always get what you want." 4. Ease of Listener Subscriptions When you have a website, you can put a link to your iTunes listing, and make it easier for people to subscribe in iTunes, Stitcher, etc. Without a website, you're saying things like "Find my show in iTunes." Have you tried the iTunes search? I've typed in the exact name of someone's show and still had zero results. 5. Easy Contact The one page you need on a website is a contact page and and about page. We all want interaction with our audience. While you can say your phone number and email address in your podcast, when it is a clickable link on your websites, it's super easy and requires no memorization. I Am Always Open To Other Points of View So when a client told me they were using Tumblr as their website I thought, "Really?" Then I looked at the website notold-better.com and yeah, that's a free tumblr website.  Now to be honest, he had his graphics made by a graphic designer, and that graphic matches the artwork of his podcast. So if you have 2-3 hours to learn how to adjust a tumblr site, check out their themes, and go from there. Keep in mind, you won't have all the flexibility of a Wordpress site, but you will be saving $9 a month. You can even put Google Analytics code into a tumblr site for stats. So if someone is really pushed for a budget, or they just wanted to test the waters, I would Tumblr is a platform I would recommend. Time Saving Tip Using Libsyn If you decide that you are going to use Tumblr as your website, you could use Libsyn as your media host (use the coupon code sopfree to get a free month at Libsyn.com) and Libsyn will automatically publish your content to Tumblr. One More Thing about $9 a Month Just so I know we're on the same page, you say you don't have 30 cents a day to spend on your podcast. Thirteen dollars a year on a domain (another .03 a day), and you'll use Canva to make your artwork for free, and you want the product and art you provide enough income to generate enough money to live on. Can you please enlighten me of anyone who has put out no money, and generate a business that provided enough income to live on? Even a lottery player has to buy a ticket, and the chances of you spending no money and generating a podcast that will generate enough income to live on is about the same odds as winning the lottery. Not Updating My WordPress Cost Me $200 I've always said to keep things simple. Remove any plugins or themes you are not using on a WordPress website. I thought I had done that, but I forgot to do it on one website. I do a show about Jillian Michaels. She has raving fans, and they love to buy her stuff. The best part is most of that is sold through places that have an affiliate program. When her book came out on Audible, I made a four figure affiliate check. You can be an audible affiliate by clicking here. Well on my website for Jillian Michaels I had been using the Thesis theme years ago. I now use themes from Appendipity which runs on the Genesis Framework. I never removed the Thesis theme, and my site got infected with Malware. I got blacklisted by Google. I went to my hosting company who in 2013 DID remove the malware for free, only to find out they no longer offer that. I went to a few different places, and could not find anyone who did a one time cleaning. I ended up going with sucuri.net who (like everyone else) charges $200 for the year. It's a great system, and they keep me more than updated on the status of my site. They even have a security tool to help block hackers. If you're website is healthy now you might look into the plugin Wordfence. It can help keep you safe (and it's free). Podcasting Pulling in Some Big Names Tony Robbins (famed motivational speaker and New York times best Selling Author) now has The Tony Robbins Podcast. Jeffrey Glaser who has quite the TV resume.  He oversaw such hit shows as “Glee,” “Empire,” “Arrested Development,” “Modern Family,” “New Girl” and “American Horror Story” at the network’s production arm, and guided more than 25 shows to syndication. He has been named president of content at podcasting network Wondery, spent 19 years at 20th Century Fox Television, where he oversaw many hits and guided more than 25 shows to syndication. More info The New York Times has launched a podcast team. Full Report. They launched a Modern Love show that is getting 300,000 downloads a week.   Podcast Rewind I appeared on the Podcaster's Roundtable where we talked about Show Prep I appeared on the first episode of the Podcast Producers  Jessica Rhodes is the person behind interview connections, and she has her own Rhodes to Success podcast, Corey is the man behind Podfly.net a podcast editing service.   Thanks for the iTunes Reviews I was turned on to SOP by Daniel J. Lewis, Cliff Ravenscraft, & Ray Ortega. Dave's content is solidly produced from a technical POV. Great audio as one would expect from a podcast about podcasting. The flow of the show is superior and feels like radio but no commercials :-) As I've made my way through the back catalog I am picking up so much information as I look to take my own podcast, House of #EdTech to a higher level! ~ Chris Nesi Host, House of #EdTech Podcast chrisnesi.com To leave a review go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/itunes (view in iTunes, and then rate and review). Want yuor reviews from all countries and stitcher coming to your inbox? Check out My Podcast Reviews   START YOUR PODCAST Go to www.schoolofpodcasting.com/start

The Podcast Producers
Season 2 | Episode 1 | Build Meaningful Relationships with Your Audience

The Podcast Producers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2016 52:30


Welcome to the first episode of season two of The Podcast Producers. We'd first like to say thank you to Podcast Movement for sponsoring us. So, what's in store for season two? Well, we're taking a different direction to the second season than we did in the first. Our goal this season is to have fun and interview some 'old-timer' podcasters. We are kicking off this season with our first guest Dave Jackson, the host of School of Podcasting. He is funny, he has been podcasting for a long, long while, and he's working with Libsyn now!   Key Takeaways: [0:06] Thank you Podcast Movement for sponsoring us! [0:50] Welcome to season two of The Podcast Producers! [3:45] Are we seriously going to do another ten episodes in two months? [4:10] Wait! Why are we doing this? What's the purpose of season two? [5:15] The most important part for us is to make this enjoyable and fun. [5:55] How did we choose these guests for the show? [7:55] Our guests have been podcasting for at least one year. [8:50] Today's guest is Dave Jackson from School of Podcasting. [9:55] Podcast Movement bought all of our ad space for season two. [12:45] Are you guys going to Podcast Movement? Call us at 347-480-1153 and leave us a message. [14:00] Welcome Dave! Sorry we had to reschedule twice. [19:00] Dave has helped more people at Libsyn than he did as a teacher. [20:45] What are review swaps? [23:20] At the end of the day, review swaps are hurting you more than helping you. [26:20] The number of reviews you have does not increase your audience size. [26:50] At the end of the day, it's really about delivering value to your audience. [28:10] The podcaster, Max Flight, started a Slack group for his audience. [29:15] Don't focus on the stats. Instead, focus on your target audience and create relationships with them.  [29:50] What's the deal with iTunes' New and Noteworthy section? [32:45] You're actually not going to see a huge audience spike if you're in this section. [33:45] Don't make such a big deal about getting into New and Noteworthy. [35:35] Dave has a loud cat and his listeners can hear him in the background. [39:15] Which podcasts does Dave listen to? [41:15] Dave doesn't find the comedy category podcasts all that funny these days. [44:20] Did Dave receive comedy training? His timing is always on point. [46:50] Want to grow your audience? Find your competition and then start your show with them. [47:15] Corey talks about the elevator incident with Ray Ortega. [48:10] Dave Jackson is Corey's hero.     Mentioned in This Episode: www.podcastmovement.com/ www.thepodcastproducers.com/ www.rhodestosuccesspodcast.com/ www.interviewconnections.com/ www.podfly.net/ www.schoolofpodcasting.com/ www.libsyn.com/ www.airplanegeeks.com www.shepodcasts.com/ www.podcastersroundtable.com/ www.podcastica.com/

Podcasters' Roundtable
PR064: The Podcast that Pays… for Itself

Podcasters' Roundtable

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2016 65:52


  Does your podcast pay for itself? Do you get some kind of monetary compensation that helps you pay for web and media hosting, gear upgrades, premium plugins, etc? There is an in between world that most podcasts fall into somewhere between pure hobbyist and "professional." In the middle is a whole bunch of shows that make enough money to pay their operating costs (media and web hosting, domains, etc.). Join +Ray Ortega, +David Jackson,+Daniel J. Lewis, +Stephen Grasso and +Gary Pearce to discuss the ways in which you might be able to get your podcast to cover the podcasting bills... or not (nothing's easy). You can subscribe to the podcast only RSS mailing list to get new Rounds delivered to your inbox automatically. Sign up to appear on a future Podcasters' Roundtable! Thanks and I can't wait to see you on a future Roundtable! Subscribe to Podcasters' Roundtable

The Kim Doyal Show
Clammr for Content & Podcasting – Interview with Parviz Parvizi WPCP: 077

The Kim Doyal Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2015 48:16


Today I have Parviz Parvizi, one of the founders of Clammr on the show. After meeting in law school, Parviz and his co-founder David were both admitted 'slow readers' so they were always big audio users.  After completing college they both got blue chip jobs to pay down some of their school debt - one  in consulting and the other in banking.  Parviz and David always knew they wanted to work together so they were always throwing around ideas, and many of these ideas were shared via audio.  During this process, they both became frustrated with how clunky it was to share that 'golden nugget' in an audio file with each other.  From that challenge came the idea and creation of this amazing tool called Clammr! And you know what -  it's totally FREE! Questions I Asked Parviz: What is Clammr? Tell us the thought process behind redirecting the audio snippet to a link and what is the value in it? If you were launching new podcast today, how would you use Clammr to drive traffic? What is the value in using this amazing tool on Social Media? [tweet_box]"We thought of Clammr as a lead generator for audio." - Parviz Parvizi[/tweet_box] What You're Going to Learn: Some new opportunities for podcasters Interesting ways people have used Clammr What's on the horizon - what's coming next Parviz' experience and advice with launching a software company [tweet_box]"With Clammr, your audience can become marketers and promoters of your podcast." - Parviz Parvizi[/tweet_box] Using the Clammr Button with Simple Podcast Press   Where to Connect with Parviz Website | Facebook | Twitter | Private FB Group Register for Webinar Other Episodes You Might Enjoy Simple Podcast Press Plugin- Interview with Hani Mourra Visual Content Builder – My Interview with Shane Melaugh of Thrive Themes Interview with Ray Ortega of The Podcaster's Studio

The Curator Podcast
09 - Derek Archambault from Defeater/Alcoa

The Curator Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2015 35:24


Despite having somehow stumbled upon good fortune of late it's important to remember that this podcast is still new, and that I'm still learning. I've heard people like Jerod Morris and Jonny Nastor over at the showrunner, Daniel J. Lewis on the audacity to podcast and Ray Ortega from the podcasters’ studio talk about how their first few episodes are now difficult for them to listen to. A feeling which presumably continues to grow the longer one podcasts for (and make no mistakes, these guys have been a part of hundreds of podcasts between them). I wonder if one day I'll feel the same…It's important to remind ourselves that this is still a new thing and in these early days there will be some hiccups. Shows will ebb and flow, episodes will peak and trough and consistency will come slowly but surely.This interview with Derek was a timely reminder at how new to this I still am. I interviewed him after Defeater had finished playing, and by that point I'd imbibed a number of alcoholic beverages. I would like to pass the responsibility for consuming many beers onto my friend, because if I'd have gone alone I wouldn't have consumed nearly as many.Nevertheless, I don't think it's altogether too apparent in the interview. I had some reservations about talking to someone after they'd just played a show – I can say from experience that after you've had the huge, passionate, cathartic relief of playing live that it can often take time for your head to return to a normal place.However Derek was very gracious in taking the time to sit down and chat with me, particularly when one considers that he's also not been feeling too great on this tour. I appreciate that he took the time to talk to me.Highlights include:His bionic hipTheir new album ‘Abandoned'Signing to Epitaph records and how that’s “selling out” to some peopleThe narrative of the whole Defeater projectInfluences from hardcore to Brit popClarifying some things said in other interviews which have been mis-reportedLiterary inspirationI was eager to keep this one short because of the aforementioned circumstances – it was after playing a set, he was ill, it was getting late etc. Being in a band usually means late nights and poor sleep, even if you're not the kind of person who likes to drink whilst on the road, so if you combine that with feeling ill then you can understand why I didn't want to drag it out for too long.I had some trepidation about sharing this interview. After factoring in all of the above I still felt like the interview could have went better. I'd be eager to know your thoughts on it so please do leave a comment.I hope you enjoy it.You should sign up to my newsletter – I only send out one a week it and all it contains are ten cool news storys from the past week in the music/media/film and TV world.Featured MusicIntro: Voodoo Puppets – Electric Chair Blues (used under CC licence, you can check it out here).Defeater – Forgiver Forgetter,Defeater – Bled Out.‘ForgiverForgetter’ is taken from Defeater’s debut album Travels. ‘Bled Out’ features on their last album ‘Letters Home’.LinksYou can buy all of Defeater’s and Alcoa’s records over at the Bridge 9 webstore.You can find Defeater on Facebook and Twitter.Derek’s other band Alcoa can be found on Facebook and Twitter.The new single ‘Spared in Hell’ from Defeater’s upcoming new album Abandoned can be streamed below. Abandoned is out on Epitaph Records on the 28th of August 2015.Image courtesy of Speed of Sound magazine.Thank you!I’m now number FOUR in the New and Noteworthy in iTunes. My thanks are eternal to you and everyone else who has listened to the podcast and helped me get it to where it is. It’s now on the goddamn front page. How cool is that? If you could take a second to rate and review this podcast on iTunes I’d love you forever and ever.Questions? Feedback?You can do either by dropping a comment in the comment box below.Or you can hit the contact link to show me some love by using the cool email form.Social MediaI’m on a few social media sites, so it’d be pretty handy if you could show me some love over there.Check out the Facebook page.Or you can get me on Twitter.Oh and seriously, rating and reviewing this podcast on iTunes would be amazing.The post TC9: Derek Archambault – Defeater/Alcoa appeared first on The Curator Podcast. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Me Your Mic
Ray Ortega - Switching Mics On the Fly

Show Me Your Mic

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2014


Ray Ortega is the last guest for 2014 on Show Me Your Mic and we had a great chat about podcasting as a career, starting a YouTube channel, streaming live video and the mic that's very likely better than the Heil PR40 for podcasting.

Rejoice
003 The Future of Podcasting is Mobile, Hidden Libsyn Features and Listening To Your Podcast Once It's Published

Rejoice

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2013 80:20


Quick Episode Summary: Details on submitting your podcast promos, Rockin' Libsyn Podcast feature requests AND pitching your own segments to the show! Featured podcasting articles and media plus what's new on the Libsyn Blog. The Social Media Conversation: Do you listen to your podcast once it's published? Rob and Elsie Conversation: Our current podcasting set-up Podcasting rituals + listening to your own podcast 1 Billion podcast subscriptions in iTunes iTunes SEO Latest stats on Libsyn downloads per user agents aka where are people listening to your podcast? The latest download stats for The Feed! Podcasting futures discussion inspired by @UMiAudio aka Jackson Rogers from Podcasting FAQs Libsyn Destinations: what they are and how to leverage them Limiting your feed in Libsyn to avoid the Feedburner 512 kb limit Rob comments on Techcrunch's article: “Apple Developing Audio Hyperlinks, A Way For Audio Streams To Link To Other Media Or Control Devices” Twitter followers do not equal podcast listeners Featured Podcast Promos David and Donald from Take The Red Pill Jim Mckee from Opinionocity Andrew Alliance from The Show Radio Media Podcasting articles and media about podcasting Social Media Links Shared on Podcasting How To Increase Your Podcast Reviews Without Cheating 6 Interviews With Some of The Top Names in Podcasting Study: U.S. Consumes More Digital Media Than TV for The First Time How Podcasting Got It's Name Newest Articles on the Libsyn Blog Rockin' Libsyn Podcasts: Podcasting FAQs Podcasting Luminaries: Steve Lubetkin Get the Podcast411 on Craftlit Queen Heather Ordover Rockin' Libsyn Podcasts: The Entrepreneurs Money Podcast Awesome Podcast Examples 2 Links mentioned by Rob and Elsie Rob's podcasting set-up Rob's Twitter does not equal podcast listeners post Ray Ortega from The Podcaster's Studio Libsyn social media community conversations Ok peeps, once published, how many times do you listen to your own podcast? Inquiring minds want to know... hat tip to @WhatAboutPod

Waves of Tech
The Podcast Helper Ray Ortega

Waves of Tech

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2012 45:32


An inside look at podcasting with Ray Ortega a professional videographer and podcaster.

Ken Hudnall Show
Ken Hudnall Show (5-21-2010)

Ken Hudnall Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2010 180:00


Tonight Ken speaks with Ray Ortega. Ray will tell about the Investigations E.A.R.P. has participated in as well as upcoming investigations.

Ken Hudnall Show
Ken Hudnall Show 1-29-10

Ken Hudnall Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2010 180:00


Host Ken Hudnall discusses unsolved mysteries, lost treasures, the paranormal and hauntings from around the world. Guests tonight will be Ray Ortega, and members from the El Paso Alternate Reality paranormal team. The discussion will be everything from Cryptozoology to Ghosts and anything in between. Callers are encouraged to discuss topics.

Ken Hudnall Show
Ken Hudnall Show (9-4-2009)

Ken Hudnall Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2009 180:00


Host Ken Hudnall discusses unsolved mysteries, lost treasures, the paranormal and hauntings from around the world. Guests include authors, researchers and those who have had contact with the stange and the unusual. If you have any interest in the world of the stange, then this is the show for you. Guests include Ray Ortega and members of the El Paso Alternate Reality Projet.

Ken Hudnall Show
Ken Hudnall Show (8-28-2009)

Ken Hudnall Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2009 180:00


Host Ken Hudnall discusses unsolved mysteries, lost treasures, the paranormal and hauntings from around the world. Guests include authors, researchers and those who have had contact with the stange and the unusual. If you have any interest in the world of the stange, then this is the show for you. Guests are Ray Ortega and several other members of the El Paso Alternative Reality Project.

MicrobeWorld Video HD
MWV Episode 29 - This Week in Virology - Live in Philly

MicrobeWorld Video HD

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2009 69:13


MicrobeWorld Video presents episode 33 of This Week in Virology. Hosts Vincent Racaniello, Alan Dove, Dick Despommier and guest Raul Andino recorded TWiV live at the ASM General Meeting in Philadelphia, where they discussed increased arterial blood pressure caused by cytomegalovirus infection, restriction of influenza replication at low temperature by the avian viral glycoproteins, first isolation of West Nile virus in Pennsylvania, and current status of influenza. Links for this episode: Cytomegalovirus infection causes an increase of arterial blood pressure Avian influenza virus glycoproteins restrict virus replication at low temperature First West Nile virus isolation of the year in PA CDC press release of 18 May 2009 Glaxo's influenza vaccine with adjuvant NY Times article on Guillain-Barré and a more scientific view Weekly Science Picks Dick - National Museum of the History of Science and Medicine, Leiden Alan - Beginning Mac OS X Programming Vincent - Vaccinated by Paul Offit Raul - HubbleSite Contact/Subscribe Please send your virology questions and comments to twiv [at] twiv [dot] tv. To listen, click the play button next to the title of this entry. You can subscribe for free to TWIV via iTunes, through the RSS feed with a podcast aggregator or feed reader, or by email. Thanks to Chris Condayan and ASM for making TWiV live possible. Recorded by Chris Condayan and Ray Ortega. TWiV is Sponsored by Try GotoMyPC free for 30 days! For this special offer, visit www.gotomypc.com/podcast