PodCraft | How to Podcast & Craft a Fantastic Show
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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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Jun 22, 2016 • 7min
How to Inject Personality into your Podcast Script | Podcraft Podcast S6E3
You’ve created your invisible script, and you’ve crafted a narrative structure that will skillfully lead your listener through your podcast. So is that it? Are you done? Or is something missing? The Missing Link? As a voracious listener of many podcasts, nothing will turn me off quicker than a dull, lifeless podcast host. I’ve […]Support the show (https://pod.academy)
Jun 15, 2016 • 6min
The Power of Narrative Flow in your Podcast | Podcraft Podcast S6E2
I’ve always enjoyed reading, and now I get the pleasure of reading to my daughter, Abigail. It’s a staple part of the Cudmore bedtime routine. I admit that some of the stories aimed at a very young audience can hardly be described as ‘page-turners.’ It’s fairly obvious what’s going to happen next, and character development […]Support the show (https://pod.academy)
Jun 8, 2016 • 9min
The Art of Creating an Invisible Podcast Script | Podcraft Podcast S6E1
To script or not to script… that is the question. One of the things we’re often asked, especially by new podcasters, is “should I write a script for my podcast?” The answer is almost always ‘yes’. At least to some degree. In the real world, it’s unusual that complete scripts are written. More commonly […]Support the show (https://pod.academy)
Jan 25, 2016 • 14min
That’s All For Series 5. What Next?
Thanks for listening to this series which was all about ways to potentially monetise your podcast. What would you like to hear in the next series of Podcraft? Have your say and get in touch at info@thepodcasthost.com Support the show (https://pod.academy)
Nov 20, 2015 • 24min
How to Crowdfund a Podcast | Podcraft Podcast S5E7
In this episode, we’re covering crowdfunding. It’s the fashionable way, these days, to start selling a product, but can it also work for something like a podcast? Well, a number of shows have proven it can. Let’s find out how! A Question for You Are you crowdfunding your show, do you know someone who is, […]Support the show (https://pod.academy)
Nov 6, 2015 • 27min
Monetising your Podcast by Selling the Show Itself | Podcraft Podcast S5E6
In this episode, I’m looking at how to make money by selling the show itself. That means either selling episodes, selling upgrades, or re-purposing the show into a related product. For some, this is the most obvious (and easiest!) way to get started in Podcast monetization. For others, it can be a lot of […]Support the show
Oct 29, 2015 • 35min
Ten Years of Podcasting, with Andy White
This week we have an interlude from Series 5 of Podcraft in the form of an interview with Andy White. Andy is a hugely experienced UK based Podcaster who runs The Internet Marketing Podcast, a hugely successful show on the ubiquitous subject of digital marketing. In this episode we learn a tonne from Andy’s experience […]Support the show (https://pod.academy)
Oct 22, 2015 • 34min
Monetising a Podcast Through Donations & Patreon | Podcraft S5E5
In the episode we’re looking at the slightly tricky world of donations. Can you make money through donations in Podcasting? Yes, you definitely can, and I’ll talk you through all of the different methods within this episode. New platforms such as Patreon which are starting to make this even easier, and there are approaches to […]Support the show
Oct 14, 2015 • 57min
Podcast Sponsorship & Advertising: How Does it Work?
This is probably one of the most awaited episodes of the series, because sponsorship is seen as the ‘holy grail’ of podcasting for many. Think about it – you record a show on something you love, you enjoy the process and thousands of people listen. Then, somehow, some way, you talk for 30 seconds about […]Support the show
Sep 24, 2015 • 37min
Selling a Product or Service Through Podcasting | Podcraft Podcast S5E3
Last time around we covered affiliate marketing for podcasters. That basically means selling other people’s products and services through your show. This time we’re moving closer to home, and that means selling YOUR OWN products and services as part of a podcast. This is aimed at anything from startup businesses looking to promote and service, […]Support the show
