Adventures in Podcasting
Podcasting is an adventure, peppered with challenges along the way, but full of unexpected rewards. Pilar has been podcasting since 2014 and is now ready to help others along the way. This show has some solo shows and some guest interviews - and a whole month of NaPodPoMo episodes. Join Pilar's little podcasting corner, sometimes on her own, sometimes with guests, from where she can share what's she's learned (and is still learning) about podcasting and through that, about herself.
Latest episodes
Nov 18, 2023 • 12min
Ep 56 Where I talk about multi-guest recordings
The host reflects on past experiences with round table discussions, shares challenges of multi-guest recordings, discusses difficulties with a recent author meetup recording, provides tips for recording and editing multi-guest episodes, and offers podcast recommendations.
Nov 17, 2023 • 11min
Ep 55 Recording again with others and recording long form to go deep
The host reflects on the fun of recording with others. They discuss the balance between general communication and personal anecdotes. They explore the importance of recording long-form episodes. The value of connecting through podcasting is emphasized.
Nov 16, 2023 • 10min
Ep 54 The experience of recording with guests with the camera on or off
Pilar discusses the experience of recording with guests with the camera on or off, mentioning her preference for audio podcasts. She reflects on the advantages of having the camera on during interviews and no longer gives guests the option to turn it off.
Nov 15, 2023 • 13min
Ep 53 Podcasting in a Team - NaNoPodMo #15
The podcast explores the concept of internal podcasts in virtual teams, the struggles and successes of a facilitator community, building and managing a podcast team, dividing tasks in a remote team, and the challenges of balancing thoughts and ideas in podcasting.
Nov 14, 2023 • 12min
Ep 52 Day 14 of NaPodPoMo All about keeping ourselves engaged in our podcast
The podcast discusses keeping ourselves engaged in our podcast, shifting focus to more advanced topics, exploring broader topics beyond remote work, an author's podcast journey, and the significance of minor adjustments in podcasts.
Nov 13, 2023 • 12min
Ep 51 Podcasting for business or pleasure
The podcast discusses the difference between podcasting for fun versus for business, highlighting the high quality of podcasts created for enjoyment. It explores the distinction between podcasting as a hobby versus for business, emphasizing the importance of persona and branding. The episode also delves into the perception of podcast quality based on monetization and discusses the relationship between podcasting and money.
Nov 12, 2023 • 13min
Episode 50 All about celebratory episodes!
Guest Lisette, virtual teams expert, joins the host to discuss milestones and celebrations in podcasting. They reflect on past episodes on virtual teams and remote work. The host shares their experience of celebrating the 300th episode and the importance of celebration in management. They also discuss podcast milestones and recommend 'No Stupid Questions' podcast.
Nov 11, 2023 • 11min
Ep 49 NaPodPoMo Day 11 and the Podcast Planner GPT!
The speaker discusses the importance of choosing the optimal time to record podcasts and shares updates on their podcasting adventure including a live episode and an experiment with Substack. They also talk about creating a GPT called Podcast Planner, exploring how generative AI tools work, utilizing podcasting resources, and working with GPT to make it more conversational.
Nov 10, 2023 • 10min
Ep 48 Podcasts don't need to teach and reflections on Day 10 of NaPodPoMo
The podcast explores the use of transcripts and a new business idea. They discuss an artistic project involving AI, remote work, and the educational aspects of podcasting. They admire a company's venture into nutrition and share a podcast recommendation, encouraging investment and accessibility support.
Nov 9, 2023 • 9min
Ep 47 A little bit on co-hosting for day 9 of NaPodPoMo
The host talks about their podcasting journey, co-hosting dynamics and recommends the 'After Hours' podcast. They discuss business news items, show recommendations, and the importance of learning from different show formats.
