The hosts delve into their first quarter of podcasting, sharing insights on feedback and storytelling evolution. They discuss the challenges of adapting content to engage listeners while navigating community dynamics. The conversation shifts to the significance of vulnerability and constructive criticism in shaping their narratives. Unpopular tech opinions on AI and Apple make waves, and they reflect on podcast growth through audience interactions. With humor and introspection, they reveal the complexities of crafting compelling episodes and integrating video.
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Finding Flow
Many podcasts waste the first 20-30 minutes finding their flow, leading to abrupt endings.
Longer recordings allow for deeper discussions and more natural transitions.
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The Four-Hour Episode
The hosts recall an episode where they accidentally recorded a four-hour conversation with Bill Kennedy.
This demonstrates their flexible recording style, allowing conversations to unfold naturally.
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Varied Listening Preferences
Listeners have different preferences for podcast lengths, with some preferring shorter, focused content.
Others enjoy longer, more conversational episodes.
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Fallthrough is a podcast about having conversations in public, and over the last 3 months we've shipped 15 of them! In this episode, Kris, Ian, and Matt sit down to discuss the podcast so far: what we've enjoyed, the feedback we've gotten, how we produce episodes, and so much more. We're excited to take a look at the first 15 episodes we've produced and look forward to making the next 15!
Supporters get access to an extended conversation including chapters on how we've pivoted the podcast, learned about what works and what doesn't, our thoughts on art vs production, and much more. You can get access by signing up at https://fallthrough.fm/subscribe.
Thanks for tuning in and happy listening!
Table of Contents:
Prologue (01:23)
Chapter 1: The Podcast So Far (02:07)
Chapter 2: Behind The Scenes (05:53)
Chapter 3: Our Favorite Episodes (12:59)
Chapter 4: Pivoting The Podcast (Supporter Only)
Chapter 5: On Feedback (18:14)
Chapter 6: Yes, And vs No, But (27:58)
Chapter 7: Monologing (35:45)
Chapter 8: Pre & Post Production (43:01)
Chapter 9: How We Make Episodes (01:01:04)
Chapter 10: Learning How Things Work (Supporter Only)
Chapter 11: The Best Feedback (01:08:19)
Appendix UNPOP: Unpopular Opinions (01:13:45)
Appendix DESIGN: Art vs Production (Supporter Only)
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