Between Two Mics: The Remote Recording Podcast

She Podcast Live is coming! From October 14-17, members of the She Podcasts community will be hanging out in Scottsdale, AZ for a weekend of learning, networking, and building podcast friendships and collaborations.On today's episode of Between Two Mics, SquadCast co-founders Zach and Rock chat with the founders of She Podcasts (and now She Podcasts Live), Jess Kupferman and Elsie Escobar!Here's some of what they discuss:How She Podcasts came to be!Did you know Elsie was reluctant to put on a live event at first but supported her friend and business partner?What can be improved in the podcast spaceWhat to look forward to at She Podcast Live 2021!ExtrasYulia's Dream Nation LoveShe PodcastsShe Podcasts LiveSubmit your podcast pre-roll ad Try out SquadCast’s remote video and audio platform for 7 days freeSquadCast’s YouTube channelOur podcast stackATR 2100 MicsApple AirPods Max HeadphonesFocusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio InterfacesAdobe AuditionBuzzsprout

Welcome to Between Two Mics! In this episode, we speak with the co-hosts of Counter Programming with Shira and Arielle...Shira Moskowitz and Arielle Nissenblatt. They recently wrapped their pandemic distraction-cast after 14 months and (almost) 100,000 downloads. You may recognize Arielle's name. That's because in addition to being the co-host of CP, she's our community manager! She recently tweeted out an epic thread explaining how she and Shira almost reached 100,000 podcast downloads despite not having a budget, having a niche topic, and not being part of a network. In the thread, Arielle outlines how they did it. And in this episode, we break it all down. Sneak peek of what we discuss:Clear and concise messaging AKA over-communicationStrategic promo & social swapsPitching AND catchingSporadic guestingIn-app placementThis episode is longer than usual but it's worth it!ExtrasHelen O'Hara's Women Vs. Hollywood PodcastArielle's epic twitter threadSubmit your podcast pre-roll ad Caio Slikta's InstagramDaniel's websiteTry out SquadCast’s remote video and audio platform for 7 days freeSquadCast’s YouTube channelOur podcast stackATR 2100 MicsApple AirPods Max HeadphonesFocusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio InterfacesAdobe AuditionBuzzsprout

Welcome to our SquadStories series! While SquadCast co-founder Zach Moreno is away on family leave, Rock Felder is chatting with members of the SquadCast team about their stories.Today, senior software engineer Jean Perez! Jean started at SquadCast last November and has been an incredible team member ever since. We can't imagine a time without him! In this episode, we discuss his career journey. There was a point where Jean really wanted to become a philosopher! He eventually pivoted to software and he's glad he did. We are too!They discuss:- Imposter syndrome- Organizing yourself through tools like Notion- How smaller companies allow for greater creative expression ExtrasFor a Better World Podcast from Fair World ProjectNotionSubmit your podcast pre-roll ad Try out SquadCast’s remote video and audio platform for 7 days freeSquadCast’s YouTube channelOur podcast stackATR 2100 MicsApple AirPods Max HeadphonesFocusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio InterfacesAdobe AuditionBuzzsprout

Welcome to our SquadStories series! While SquadCast co-founder Zach Moreno is away on family leave, Rock Felder is chatting with members of the SquadCast team about their stories.In this episode, we meet Vince Moreno Sr., AKA Big Vince. Vince is our CIO and he also helps out on the support side of things. Rock asks Vince about his career in data and how it led him to the podcast industry. They also touch on what it's like for Vince working for both of his sons, Zach and Vince Jr. If you're wondering what it takes to work in customer service, Vince Sr. provides a masterclass on the subject. He shares his philosophy on keeping a cool demeanor and staying committed to helping out every single person who comes to our support center. Rock also asks Vince about becoming a grandpa! Don't miss this chat.ExtrasMike Dilke's Relax Back U.K. ShowSubmit your podcast pre-roll ad Try out SquadCast’s remote video and audio platform for 7 days freeSquadCast’s YouTube channelOur podcast stackATR 2100 MicsApple AirPods Max HeadphonesFocusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio InterfacesAdobe AuditionBuzzsprout

Welcome to our SquadStories series! While SquadCast co-founder Zach Moreno is away on family leave, Rock Felder is chatting with members of the SquadCast team about their stories.In this episode, we meet Anthony Pelot, one of SquadCast's software engineers. Rock and Anthony discuss what it means to be a full-stack engineer, Anthony's origins as a musician, his re-entry into the skating world, what it means to engineer products for creators.Anthony shares some YouTube and podcast recommendations with us, too!ExtrasVic Turnbull's Mic's Podcast Club meetupSubmit your podcast pre-roll ad Try out SquadCast’s remote video and audio platform for 7 days freeSquadCast’s YouTube channelOur podcast stackATR 2100 MicsApple AirPods Max HeadphonesFocusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio InterfacesAdobe AuditionBuzzsprout

Welcome to our SquadStories series! While SquadCast co-founder Zach Moreno is away on family leave, Rock Felder is chatting with members of the SquadCast team about their stories. In this episode, we meet Kim Reyes, SquadCast's marketing manager. Rock and Kim discuss her professional journey. Kim started out in journalism and eventually pivoted to marketing, Now, she's focused on listening to customers, taking their feedback, and bringing it to the product team. She thinks her early days as a journalist contributed to her success in this realm -- listening for stories and listening for feedback have made her a flexible and adaptable marketing manager.Kim's also a burger aficionado, a travel enthusiast, a comedy connoisseur, and an all-around live entertainment junkie. Extras:Ami Thhakkar's Tuckered Out PodcastSubmit your podcast pre-roll ad Try out SquadCast's remote video and audio platform for 7 days freeSquadCast's YouTube channelOur podcast stack:ATR 2100 MicsApple AirPods Max HeadphonesFocusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio InterfacesAdobe AuditionBuzzsproutSocial media:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitter

Feed drop time!This week, we hand the mic over to SquadPodder, Krystal Proffitt, host of The Proffitt Podcast. Yes, that is her real name. In this episode, Krystal interviews Zach and Rock about SquadCast, how they got started, their hopes for the platform, and how their product helps podcasters stand out in a crowded market.We're doing a feed drop! For a few reasons:1. To demonstrate the concept of a feed drop. It's a great option in order to highlight an interview or share a friends' podcast.2. We wanted to show off Krystal Proffitt! She's awesome. 3. We had a lot going on this week, what with Podcast Movement and everything. So we figured now was the right time!Important links:- Krystal's podcast- Krystal's free 7-day trial of SquadCast- Apply to our community- SquadCast.fm for your remote recording needs

In this episode, Zach and Rock are joined by JJ Ramberg in the virtual SquadCast studio. JJ is one of the founders of Goodpods, a social podcast listening app.They discuss:- Why JJ created Goodpods with her brother, Ken- How podcasters can use Goodpods to grow their shows- How listeners can use Goodpods to find new, different podcasts- What can be improved both within Goodpods and in the larger podcast spaceAbout JJ:Over the last 13 years, JJ hosted a show for NBC News called Your Business, a podcast called Been There Built That and a series on BBC World News called Follow the Food.  ​​She also got my MBA from Stanford, had three kids, and partnered with my brother on Goodshop, an online coupon site that has donated more than $13 million to charity. SquadCast.fm/share - submit a SquadShot, a clip, anything!Tweet at usDownload GoodpodsAttend our Affiliate webinar on Friday, August 13Keith Casebonne's You First: The Disability Rights Florida podcast

Are you? Podcast Movement kicks off on August 3rd and we're so excited to head down to Nashville.In this episode of Between Two Mics from SquadCast, Zach and Rock discuss the podcast scene coming together in person for the first time since early 2020. Zach won't be able to join the SquadCast team this time around because he and his wife, Becca, have a baby on the way. Z&R use this episode to discuss future events that we plan to attend and sponsor. A big part of the SquadCast story is our continued presence and commitment to in-person networking events. We LOVE meeting podcasters and supporting event organizers. Later this year, we'll be at She Podcasts in Scottsdale, Outlier PodFest in Austin, and more. Pre-roll ad from Rabiah at More Than Work podcastAttend our webinar on how to become a SquadCast affiliate.

If you want to create a longstanding podcast, the number one requirement is that you've got to LOVE the topic you choose to present on. Sabrina Ricci and Garret Kruger love dinosaurs. So much so that they created I Know Dino in 2015 and have been podcasting ever since. I Know Dino is a podcast, a blog, a series of books, a Discord community, and more. In this episode, Sabrina and Garret talk to Zach and Rock about starting their show, becoming experts in the field, imposter syndrome, scoring high-quality guests, making money, creating community, and so, so much more. This interview is STACKED with helpful information for the aspiring podcaster, or the podcaster who needs a little push. How do you turn a burning passion into a full time job? Sabrina and Garret have got you covered in this episode of Between Two Mics.Our SquadCast recording stack:- SquadCast for recording- Buzzsprout for hosting- ATR2100 mics- Apple AirPods Max headphones- Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interfaces- Trint for transcriptionsThe Family Vacationer PodcastI Know DinoI Know Dino's PatreonI Know Dino booksSquadCast's YouTube channel