
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 8, 2023 • 16min
Ep 46 NPPM Day #8 Is there money in podcasting?
The podcast discusses the potential for making money through podcasting, including sponsorship and membership sites like Patreon. They highlight the success of a podcaster who turned their show into a business. The hosts also explore different methods of monetization and the value of co-hosting. They recommend two podcast shows, one about writing and another with an intriguing interview featuring a pickpocket.

Nov 7, 2023 • 11min
Ep 45 NaPodPoMo Day 7 Using AI in Podcasting
Pilar talks about using AI in her shows, including Assembly.AI and GPT-4. She mentions how Mike Russell uses AI to create a workflow for his daily podcast AI News Today. They explore the use of AI in podcasting, including prompting techniques and podcast recommendations.

Nov 6, 2023 • 9min
Ep 44 If you don't ask... that's right, you don't get what you need, and more.
The podcast discusses the benefits of batch recording episodes and the struggle with audience engagement. They collaborated with a remote work company to create a season on loneliness in remote teams. The issue of loneliness and disconnection in remote teams is explored, as well as the speaker's friendship with Tim and their collaboration on the 'Management Cafe' show. They also talk about co-hosting a podcast, division of work, and affiliations with hosting companies.

Nov 5, 2023 • 9min
Ep 43 NaPodPoMo Day 5 Is it time to stop your podcast?
The host discusses podcasters Jay Thorne and Rachel Herron who have stopped their shows. They explore Jay Thorne's various podcast shows and 'kill criteria' for ending a podcast. They reflect on ending a podcast and emphasize the importance of prioritizing time. The speaker also reflects on co-hosting changes and invites listeners to join the conversation.

Nov 4, 2023 • 15min
Ep42 NaPodPoMo Day 4 The interviews I never published
The host talks about unpublished interviews and the reasons for not publishing them. They share frustrations about uninformative interviews and discuss challenges in deciding whether to publish interviews. The importance of chemistry sessions and selectivity in podcasting is explored. The speaker praises the podcast 'Death of a Thousand Cuts' and encourages listeners to reach out.

Nov 3, 2023 • 10min
Ep41 NaPodPoMo Day 3: The origins and shifts of the 21st Century Work Life podcast
The podcast explores the origins and evolution of the 21st Century Work Life podcast, including its transition to focus on remote teams and agile methodologies. It also discusses the addition of a new co-host, Maya, and the impact of remote work on the show's format. The hosts plan to shift the focus to guest episodes but eventually return to the original theme of remote teams, inviting listeners to share their thoughts.

Nov 2, 2023 • 8min
Ep 40 Day 2 of NaPodPoMo: How I started podcasting with Spain Uncovered
Guest Spain Uncovered shares their journey of starting a podcast about Spanish culture, using their experience as a voiceover artist. They discuss their initial recording setup, the importance of a quiet environment, and promoting their book through the podcast. They also mention experimenting with the format and inviting listeners to email them.

Nov 1, 2023 • 10min
Ep 39 Day 1 of NaPodPoMo: Generating content for this challenge and does "podcast' mean what it used to mean?
The host takes on the challenge of NaPodPoMo, discussing their podcasting experiences and the changing definition of podcasts. They reflect on their Trello board ideas and offer podcasting knowledge to others. They discuss their commitment to releasing episodes and provide an overview of their various shows.

Aug 20, 2023 • 57min
Ep 38 Adventures in improving your language through hosting a podcast with Daniel Goodson
Daniel Goodson, host of My Fluent Podcast, shares his inspiring journey of improving his English through podcasting. They discuss the comfort podcasting provides for introverts, choosing YouTube as a platform, interviewing for a podcast, the app Snippet for enhanced listening, lessons learned from hosting a podcast, and offer final thoughts and gratitude.

May 23, 2023 • 25min
Ep 37 Adventures in not letting go off one show and letting go of another...
For the transcript, go to https://www.adventuresinpodcasting.com/ep37/Links: Death of A Thousand Cuts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s5e29-season-round-up-writing-ramble/id1101278771Tim Ferriss Show with Derek Sivers: https://tim.blog/2023/04/21/derek-sivers/The microphone I mention is the NT-USB Rode