Prologue
KABOOM!
I woke up yesterday morning to the sound of two men talking over a loudspeaker. I looked outside and there was a white van with flashing blue and red lights parked in a neighbor's driveway.
I assumed it was some kind of medical vehicle. but ... it was an FBI raid.
KABOOM! A flash grenade went off and they broke through the door. It was crazy. A few minutes later, three armed agents brought a guy out.
What does this have to do with your podcast?
A lot. And I'll explain it all on the audio edition of this newsletter.
Until then ...
- Some great deals for both podcast software and media hosting.
- A good reminder (and plan) to back up your audio.
- A way to instantly get connected to podcasters on Bluesky.
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Podcaster Opportunities
🎤 Podcasting on Bluesky
Are you on Bluesky? If so, you'll find this helpful ...
I've started a feed for podcasters to find each other and get instantly connected.
Podcast Production
You Can't Replace a Moment in Time
Bob Clearmountain has mixed some of the most iconic live shows in music history, including Live Aid, The Concert for New York for 9/11, and the Foo Fighters Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts at Wembley Stadium and The Forum.
Sound on Sound said "his name on more hit records than anyone else in the history of popular music." This includes work with Bruce Springsteen (notably Born in the U.S.A.), The Rolling Stones, and David Bowie.
His home and studio burned to the ground in the Palisades fire.
Equipment can be replaced, "moments in time" that you've captured on tape cannot.
BACK UP YOUR RECORDINGS!
My suggestion to do this is get everything on a dedicated backup recorder, such as the Zoom F3 and keep important interviews and other recordings stored on a cloud system, such as pCloud (get 10GB free).
Podcasting Deals
Audio and Video Editing Suite (pay what you want and help charity)
This is a nice software package to help you with your podcast production. It includes VEGAS Pro Edit 21, SOUND FORGE Pro 17, and more!
The money goes to charity and you pay what you want.
Disctopia - Lifetime Podcast Hosting for $79
Disctopia is an alternative to Podbean, Soundcloud, Acast, and Megaphone. Founded in 2019. it's established and well respected, so this is a great deal to save money on your media hosting.
You'll get:
- Unlimited uploads and storage
- Unlimited downloads
- Unlimited team members
- Access to deep reporting and unique listener reports
- YouTube integration
Skeptical? I get it. Read the reviews.
Podcast Humor
The Podcast Blizzard
Lots of snow in the US right now ... but a guest showing up for a remote session without the proper mic can happen year round.
Don't let a guest bully you!
I've got stories ... Check out the audio edition of this newsletter.
The Business of Podcasting
15 Very Scientific* Charts and Graphs About the Podcast Industry
*Maybe not scientific ... but worth a look.
I love these. They're a great example of how we can simplify complicated messages and some of them are perfect to share with potential sponsors, since they do a great job of showing the power of podcasting and what your podcast has to offer.
Want more listeners for your podcast? Simplify your message!
Classifieds
Riverside - Remote Recording Studio
Riverside records high-quality audio (and video) directly from your browser. No special equipment is needed and connecting with your guest is as simple as sending a web link!
You can try Riverside free (no credit card is needed) and, if you like it, save 15% on any paid plan by using the coupon code BIGPODCAST.
The Wrap Up
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