PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show
The Podcast Host
Podcraft is your weekly, no-nonsense guide to honing the art of podcasting, hosted by veteran creators Colin and Matthew. With over 30 years of combined experience, they cover everything from choosing the right mic to growing your audience and making money from your show. Some episodes dive deep into one topic, like titling episodes or using live events to build your brand, while others feature real-life case studies from podcasters who've been there and done it. Whether you're just starting out or levelling up an existing show, Podcraft gives you the practical advice and honest insights you need to make it work.
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Dec 21, 2017 • 45min
Do I Need a Team to Make a Highly-Produced Podcast? Podcraft 907
The vast majority of podcasts are run by one single person. But does the “one man band” approach work for Highly-Produced Podcasts? The answer is, it depends. There are reasons why it can work, and reasons why it might not. You might really dislike some of the tasks involved in putting this type of show […]Support the show (https://pod.academy)
Dec 14, 2017 • 40min
Using Music & SFX in Highly-Produced Podcasts | Podcraft 906
The use of music, ambience, and sound effects can really enhance your podcast episodes and give them that highly-produced feel. In this episode we talk about the use of these elements, and how to get the right balance so that they enhance and compliment your content. We discuss where to find music and sound effects […]Support the show (https://pod.academy)
Dec 7, 2017 • 24min
Doing Interviews for Highly-Produced Podcasts | Podcraft 905
It’s likely that you’ll want to have interviewees and guests on your highly-produced podcast. Like pretty much everything we’ve discussed in this series so far, there’s an overlap with recording interviews for “standard” podcasts. But there’s definitely some extra work in the planning and execution we can put in that can enhance our finished piece, […]Support the show
Nov 30, 2017 • 29min
Recording & Equipment for Highly-Produced Podcasts | Podcraft 904
Do you need different equipment and recording methods to create a “highly-produced” podcast? The short answer is no, but we’ll be taking a look at this question in more depth on this episode. There are various elements that make up highly-produced episodes. You’ll need to record the presenter narration, as well as the interviews or […]Support the show (https://pod.academy)
Nov 23, 2017 • 33min
Scripting & Planning Highly-Produced Podcasts | Podcraft 903
One of the main things that sets a highly-produced podcast apart from a “standard” podcast is the level of scripting and planning. It’s a good idea to think in advance about the ultimate aim of your series, the aims of each individual episode, and how they all fit and flow together. There’s a decent chance […]Support the show (https://pod.academy)
Nov 16, 2017 • 27min
Structure & Framework of a Highly-Produced Podcast | Podcraft 902
Although there’s no rules in podcasting about how episodes must be structured, we do see some common themes when we look at highly-produced shows. These podcasts tend to have more elements, and the presenter may duck in and out, introducing, getting out the way, then coming back to pass comment on something. This might be […]Support the show (https://pod.academy)
Nov 9, 2017 • 25min
Creating Highly-Produced Podcasts | Podcraft 901
Whether you’re trying to stand out in an increasingly crowded market, or want to showcase your production skills, making a highly-produced podcast series can be great for building an audience and getting noticed. And by “highly produced” we’re really talking about shows that mix in multiple elements beyond the standard intro-content-outro template. A much used […]Support the show (https://pod.academy)
Sep 28, 2017 • 17min
What If My Topic Is Dry? | Podcraft 817
The ins and outs of employment law might not sound like the most entertaining topic in the world to most people. But Blackadders Solicitors here in The Podcast Host’s hometown of Dundee are building a dedicated and enthusiastic following around their show Employment Lawyer In Your Pocket. In this episode I’m chatting with one of […]Support the show
Sep 21, 2017 • 30min
How to Spread the Word & Convert Listeners in Non-Podcasting Niche | Podcraft 816
In this episode I talk to Andrew Clews of The Motoring Podcast about how they’ve gone about breaking into very non-podcasting niche. We also delved a little into how they’ve gone about structuring their show, to allow for different types of content and different types of listener: particularly news vs industry stories. If you’re curious […]Support the show (https://pod.academy)
Sep 14, 2017 • 30min
Monetizing a Local Podcast | Podcraft Episode 815
On this week’s episode of Podcraft we’re joined in the studio by Ryan McLeod. Ryan runs a local design studio business, Slurpp, as well as his own Podcast based around the creative industries in our very own city, called Creative Chit Chat Dundee. And that’s what we’re going to be talking about on today’s Podcraft […]Support the show (https://pod.academy)
