Sound School Podcast So You STILL Want to Start a Podcast, Eh?
Aug 29, 2023
This podcast explores the progress of a comedy podcast called Bird Talk, discussing the challenges faced during launch, show development, and misconceptions about birds. It also delves into attraction, openness, and challenges in relationships, as well as the financial challenges of podcast creation.
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Big Names Help Sell But Aren't Everything
- Bigger names can help sell a comedy limited series but don't guarantee creative satisfaction.
- An agent warned Nina the show needed stronger elements or higher-profile talent to sell.
Rewriting The Bible And Characters
- Nina hired comedy writer Lauren Wells to rewrite the show Bible and character arcs.
- They renamed Lark to Lars and created Tuesday Einhorn, an ornithologist co-host.
Plot A Seasonwide Host Arc
- Planning an arc across episodes gives listeners reasons to return beyond isolated interviews.
- Nina and Lauren plotted an eight-episode season to reveal Lars' story over time.